A look into the "Kulning" / herding calls singing technique as heard on Myrkur's new album, Folkesange. Pre-Order Folkesange now: Physical & Merch Bundles: http://bit.ly/myrkurfolkesange Digital Download/Stream: https://orcd.co/myrkurfolkesange | Myrkur

Kulning. En sångteknik från förr som skapar inre bilder och väcker längtan. En längtan efter frihet, natur, urkraft? Jag ser för mig solljus som strilar in i dunkla skogar, mossklädda stenar och kvinnor som sjunger så det ekar mellan bergen... Här är en melodi med anor från 1400-talet, kulad i Järbo kyrka. Kulning. A singing technique from the past that awaken something deep inside of us. A longing for freedom, nature, connectedness... This melody dates back to the 1400s. | Resmiranda

805K views · 9.2K shares | Here comes a new little video with kulning. The northern mountains was my inspiration for this melody. I also want to mention that I am currently working on my very first CD with kulning, all thanks to you guys. All the love and support you have given me has been a huge inspiration to make this dream come true. So from the bottom of my heart – thank you <3 | Jonna Jinton | Facebook

This singing technique called "kulning" is an ancient Swedish herdingcall, that was used by women long time ago to call home the cows and the goats, since it can be heard through very far distances. I sang for the cows one last time before they had to go back to the farm for the winter. I always feel a sorrow when they leave in the autumn. Since May they have been here on the fields, bringing some life to our little quiet village with only 10 inhabitants in the middle of the northern woods. The

A little spring kulning in the forest #kulning #herdingcall #nordic | Myrkur