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A step into the light — the sun touches the sacred wood in the circle, elsewhere fires dance. Some moments belong to no time. (Captured on the summer solstice.)

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Now I return to the moment of the solstice — the light, the silence, the ancient rhythm. Music: Solstice by NaturesEye (via Pixabay)

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A day after the summer solstice, I’m sharing something creative. Here, I combine painting with one of my own songs.

On the left: a portrait I painted. On the right: the animated version, featured in my music video. Visuals created with AI, guided by the emotion of the song.

This project combines several creative steps: painting, songwriting, performing, and AI-assisted video production.p

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𝑴𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆 Music: "Vikings Cinematics" by Simoke (Pixabay)

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Since I make films, I rarely take photos anymore. But sometimes, the past flickers through the light. Just before the solstice, I captured what can usually only be felt – the lines, the spirit, the echo of our ancestors.

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Happy Solstice, everyone 🌞 May light guide your way.

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The Old Gods Return to Midgard

At the Ring Sanctuary — the sacred filming location of the final scenes — I now present new footage: this time featuring me in the roles of Odin and Thor, as they fill this ancient place with power and presence.

Music: Epic Viking music with war drums, chants and cinematic folk vibes by VikingMusic (via Pixabay)

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Here, at this ancient place, I filmed the final scenes — the ones you saw in the last video. The venerable Ring Sanctuary — sacred ground, over 4000 years old. Silent. Powerful. Waiting.

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This photo is a still from the video in the post below.

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The Viking Age Returns

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Over 4000 years old. In the night.

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Above all stands one. The Watcher of Time and Fate. With one eye, he sees what was, what is – and what must come: Odin.

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Even though evil holds great power in this world, there are always those who rise against it. Not for greed or glory – but out of duty, honor, and heart. #TheRiseoftheFairhairDynasty

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𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲: "If you see red eyes in the trees – don’t run. Just pray." Because he doesn’t chase. 𝗛𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀.

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In a world full of heroes and legends, an ancient power lurks — wild, untamed. He is the ultimate weapon — born of Loki’s blood. The old gods themselves feared the chaos he would bring.

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𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗺 –

but also dark creatures, betrayal, and corruption. And though many sinister powers lie in wait, none are as ancient, wild, and unstoppable as he is:

𝗙𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗿.

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It may feel like The Lord of the Rings – but that’s no accident. Tolkien was inspired by Norse myths. My story, however, emerges from their very heart – and plays out in their ancient world.