Recommended - Grade 2 & above

In Viking mythology it is said that following a battle the bravest souls of the slain would be divided between two Gods, Odin and Freyja.

Freyja was the Goddess of Love and War, and before going into battle Viking warriors would pray that they would die bravely so that Freyja would take their soul to join her personal army made up of only the souls of the bravest men.

Freyja’s Call describes one of these, a young Scottish soldier going into battle as part of the Viking army, who occupied parts of Scotland for four centuries. 

First, a slow theme is heard, Freyja’s theme, describing the soldier praying to Freyja to keep a watch on him.  Then the drums enter, introducing a new rhythm announcing the beginning of the battle.

A Celtic Jig is used to describe the progress of the battle with the jig played quietly at first then gradually louder with more percussion being added until a full ff section signifies the soldier fighting the enemy directly.

Suddenly, the music drops back to the quiet Jig theme. The soldier has been slain, but will he be chosen by Frejya?

After a short time, Freyja’s theme is heard as the brave soldier is taken to Freyja’s heavenly army of brave warriors bringing the piece to a triumphal close.

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