(Idis means ﾓgoddessﾔ, ﾓprotectressﾔ. Orlog means wyrd (karma). Her latest release, "Froya og Svipdag and Songs from Njartharlag" focuses on the interplay between forces: the light that rises over the horizon after the darkness, the rising of the light during the freezing winter solstice, and the reuniting with a loved one. These themes are both found in the saga of Froya (Freya) and Svipdagm, as well as the ancient cult location that is the island of Njartharlag (today called Tysnes, located in southern Hordaland in western Norway). Freya and Svipdag come together once more, and the sun rises above the mountaintop to shine on the altar top at the ancient place of worship. The instrumentation on this album is all acoustic and consists of harp, guitar, Hardanger fiddle, shaman drum, mouth harp, flute, and voice. Siv Idis is joined by Runahild of Eliwagar, who lends drum, fiddle and flute on most songs, and backing vocals. The album transitions smoothly from the last album ﾓThe Spiral Tide of Seasonsﾔ (released by WolfTyr productions), yet is more multi-faceted in sound and dimension. All of those looking to get closer to the roots and get deeper into the mythology of the Nordic realms will appreciate this work that is both down to earth, yet vast and expansive and full of texture and dynamic.
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