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Lights in the Wind - A Song for Peace 🌟 (Preview)

This is a simple yet deeply heartfelt song dedicated to peace and unity.

My mixer has finally arrived, and I couldn’t wait to try it out! While I’m still getting familiar with the settings, this is the raw sound of my first recording using it. 🎶

The photo I chose from Pixabay shows two sisters standing hand in hand – a perfect reflection of the message in Lights in the Wind. Together, we can create a brighter, more peaceful world.

I as an artist 🎨

As I’m deeply immersed in the theme of singing right now, I’d like to share a particularly personal song with you: Shadows of the Past. This song tells the story of all those fleeting moments that burn into our hearts like shadows.

t’s about lost time we couldn’t hold onto, and memories that never let us go – no matter how hard we try to escape them.

Nature can heal the soul, and by the fire, every spark tells stories of old, while every breeze speaks of new adventures. In the stillness of nature, we not only find ourselves but also the courage to move forward.

Moonfire: The Warrior in the Night

Music: March of the Guardians by CharlVera

Roll film for Halfdan, one of the ancestors of Harald Fairhair – this is where the story begins. Here he is, after his first encounter with the beast. Please note that this is not yet the finished short film.

There are moments when the future, present, and past merge together, and you feel it intensely while you are in a place of immense energy.

Here’s my rehearsal for “Do the Right Thing.” Even though it’s just a rehearsal, this is the first time I’m sharing the song with a video.

Here’s a snippet from my first version of the song 'Echoes of Wisdom'. I tried to give the video a cinematic feel. Later, I sang the song a bit differently.

This short recording was made while warming up. I had just tuned the guitar and was warming up my voice.

Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd Acoustic Cover by Ian McCloud

I'm switching back to music and playing a cover. It didn't turn out perfectly since I played it by ear, but I also made a video to go along with it.

I tried something new here: syncing the sound to my movements and connecting multiple sound pieces. At the beginning, I play the guitar. The title for my series idea is now animated, this time in the video instead of at the end. Filming took place at the Ring Sanctuary, a site over 4,000 years old.

Vikings Will Never Die The king is dead – long live the king.

When I dive into the Viking era, I also create a trailer. Here’s the trailer for The Rise of the Fairhair Dynasty, by and featuring me. :) It began in Kattegat, it ends in Kattegat. Music: "Vikings Cinematics" by Simoke

After diving deep into the world of art, it’s finally time to return to the wild Viking era.

Here, I applied my own copy protection to the swan painting, which I developed back then. The photo on the left shows the painting under normal light, and the one on the right under UV light.

In UV light, the edges of the swans light up white. As you move the UV light beam further, the remaining parts of the swans also light up white.

I have always seen music and painting as two sides of the same creative coin. While my latest song reflects an emotional journey, my love for water lilies shines through in this piece. I’ve repaired the frame with reeds, which is still drying.

Deep

After immersing myself deeply in my series idea, it’s time to dive back into music. 🎵 I’m excited to share my song from the second album with you. The song is about an emotional journey, from the first encounter to fulfillment. Here comes my song "Deep":

A Time Will Come That Will Change Everything

An idea that brings the Viking Age back to life. 'The Rise of the Fairhair Dynasty' takes us into a world of conquests, alliances, and the rise of a legendary dynasty.

The Discovery of America

This short film reflects my interpretation of how the character Leif Eriksson is introduced in the series Vikings: Valhalla. The real Leif Eriksson was the first European to discover America. The film is based on my script for Vikings: Valhalla, and I decided to film the scene myself because I found it more exciting to visualize it rather than just write about it. Okay, I'll write a short introduction:

100 years after the events of Vikings, a new epic journey begins for the descendants of Floki, Ragnar, Lagertha, and all the others. An adventure that starts with the discovery of America by the son of Erik the Red.'

Light and shadow painted in oil.

🌙 In the quiet of the night 🌌

A little melody🎵