Last night, I went to see Wardruna live with my friend Kevin, and honestly, it was one of the most incredible musical experiences of my life.
The music wasn’t just something you heard—it was something you felt. It went right through you, connecting to something ancient, something deeply human. Something primal. And the way they used traditional instruments to create such unique, raw, and powerful sounds was just mind-blowing.
The traditional horns? Unreal.
Einar Selvik, Wardruna’s founder, shared some thoughts that really hit home for me. He said:
"When you look far back enough, music, beats, rhythms, and even instrument styles are so similar across all continents. Our similarities are more than our differences."
He’s so right. Music has always been something that connects us all. He went on to say:
"Let’s stop this cultural pissing contest. It’s not about who can piss the farthest or which culture is better—they’re all good."
RIGHT?!
I love that perspective. Music transcends all that—it’s something humans have done since the beginning of time, something we can all share no matter where we come from or what language we speak. It’s just us, at our core.
Like writing. Like stories. Like dancing. Like art. The creative parts that make us human. That help us thrive.
The way he put it?
"Go home and fucking sing!"
Yes! Because singing, music, and expression make the world a better place.
And they make you feel better too.
Try it.
For me, this concert wasn’t just an amazing night—it was also the perfect inspiration for a project I’ve been working on that I can't wait to share with you all. I’m currently writing a calm Nordic-set three-part contemporary fantasy novella series inspired by the myths, landscapes, and old gods of this part of the world. Wardruna’s music felt like the ultimate soundtrack to bring that world to life.
I walked away from that night feeling so inspired and connected to something bigger than myself. If you have the chance to see Wardruna live near you, I hope you'll take it and go.
If music teaches us anything, it’s that we’re more alike than we are different—and that’s something worth holding onto.
So, here’s my takeaway: Go home and sing. Write. Create. Do whatever it is that makes you feel alive and connected to the world around you.
What’s something that’s inspired you lately? Let me know—I’d love to hear about it.
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