![]() ![]() Outlander, The Skye Boat Song by Bear McCreary and Raya Yarbrough Shireen mentions The Fates (or The Norns) in Running from Wolves and there are markedly pagan themes throughout her discography. My favorite song of hers is Running from Wolves, but you should try out her entire collection. I listen to her entire album Matriarch while casting spells and reading oracle cards. Shireen isn’t a musician you’ll see come up on most pagan music lists, which is a shame. It’s an enchanting, haunting Celtic-style song that whisks you away to the ancient lost Isle of Avalon. The Mystic’s Dream opens the scene in one of my favorite movies The Mists of Avalon. This list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Loreena McKennitt at least once. We’ve talked a lot about Norse pagan music so far in this article, now it’s time to introduce some of my favorite Celtic music. And if Wardruna’s version doesn’t do it for you, check out Kalandra’s haunting version of Helvegen and tell me you don’t love this pagan music. While that might sound off-putting to some, it’s actually a beautiful concept: of singing to those who are on their deathbed to help ease their transition to the afterlife. But don’t let that deter you from listening. ![]() Written by Einar Kvitrafn Selvik of the popular pagan band Wardruna, Helvegen is referred to as an Old Norse funeral song or death song. There’s no other pagan song that makes me cry like Helvegen. Valhalla Rising graces the playlist that I’ve built for Odin and won’t be leaving any time soon. It pulls up emotions of long-gone heroic battles and is great for working with Celtic and/or Germanic ancestors in protection rituals.ĭon’t pass up a chance to listen to Nytt Land’s tunes. I keep this song on my playlist for Odin and on my pagan music playlist. Wolf Blood is a pleasant combination of ferocity and magic. If you’re into Celtic flutes and fierce drums, you might love Adrian Von Ziegler’s music. This pagan music is perfect for ritual, meditation and invoking the Runemaster. After all, Alfadhirhaiti means “the names of the Allfather”. The Allfather has many names, and Heilung does a wonderful job of expressing at least a dozen of those names in this song. If you’re a child of Odin, Heilung’s Alfadhirhaiti will quickly become one of your played-out songs. The next day, two woodpeckers graced me with their presence during my walk – one large pileated woodpecker and one small woodpecker on the roof of my house. You may notice in the beginning a woodpecker’s knocking. ![]() One night, I danced in a trance in my kitchen (while cooking LOL) while listening to this song. Personally, I don’t think Danheim gets enough credit. Kvitravn, meaning White Raven, is one of their newer tunes and one that will transport you through the nine realms. Enchanting and powerful lyrics, drumbeats and music inspired by ancient Norse and Nordic traditions, Wardruna is one band you need on your pagan playlists. Their songs have been featured on TV shows like Vikings and in the popular video game Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. I’d venture to say Wardruna is probably the most popular pagan music band today. Not to mention, the runic chant in the middle of the song that literally puts me into another world. In Maidjan is one of their best songs, in my opinion, featuring a Norse war motif. They call their music “amplified history”…and it truly is. Their music is unlike anything else you’ll hear. However, the longer I listened the more I felt myself drawn in. I admit, the first time I listened to Heilung I was a bit put-off. Heilung is definitely one of my top favorite pagan music bands. Norse, Celtic and Germanic Pagan Music 1. Without further adieu, here is our favorite pagan music (in no particular order). And while many of these musicians may not claim their paganism out loud, a heathen at heart feels the spirituality in each drumbeat, each horn blast, each enchanting lyric sung. The artists’ intention is what makes it truly pagan. However, I think it comes down to the vibe and lyrics, and the reason the music was made to begin with. When someone asks for the best pagan music, what comes to your mind? For me, it can be a variety of genres, bands, and songs. ![]()
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