I watched Gåte - Bendik og Årolilja but don't understand the video about the couple in the woods who then went into the water. I mean, did they commit suicide or what? Was that what the song was about? It sounds like Celtic music.
the musicvideo is a bit confusing. The song is based on an old folksong about Bendik who falls in love with princess Årolilja. The king does not approve of their love, and eventually he kills the stubborn Bendik. Årolilja gets depressed, and commits suicide. King regrets his actions. Quite Romeo and Julie-ish.
The music is based on norwegian folkmusic, not celtic.
A short clip of traditional norwegian folk music with some dancing:
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Quite Romeo and Julie-ish.
The music is based on norwegian folkmusic, not celtic.
A short clip of traditional norwegian folk music with some dancing:
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