Ólavur Riddararós

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"Ólavur Riddararós" is a song by Faroese folk metal band Týr, released as a single in October 2002 by TUTL Records. The song is an adaptation of the Faroese ballad of the same name, a variant of the Elveskud ballad.

"Ólavur Riddararós"
Single by Týr
Released2002
StudioHappy Alley Studio, Copenhagen
Genre
Length11:21
LabelTUTL
Songwriter(s)Traditional
Producer(s)Týr

This is the only Týr release to feature Allan Streymoy's vocals, who joined the band after Pól Arni Holm's departure. The band considers, in retrospect, Streymoy's hiring and the single's release to be a "rash decision".[1]

Track listing

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No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Ólavur Riddararós"(Traditional)(Traditional)4:36
2."Stýrisvølurin"(Traditional), H. JoensenH. Joensen6:45
Total length:11:21

Personnel

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Production

  • Mastered by Steen Svare and Jens Rud
  • Mixed by Steen Svare and Jens Rud
  • Recorded by Steen Svare and Jens Rud

References

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  1. ^ "Interviews: Tyr". Deadtide.com. Archived from the original on 11 January 2008. Retrieved 11 January 2008.