"Ólavur Riddararós" is a song by Faroese
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Týr
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, released as a single in October 2002 by
Tutl. The song is an adaptation of the Faroese ballad of the same name, a variant of the ''
Elveskud
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'' ballad.
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".
Track listing
Personnel
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Allan Streymoy – vocals
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Terji Skibenæs – guitar
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Heri Joensen – guitar
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Gunnar H. Thomsen
Gunnar is a male first name of Nordic origin (''Gunnarr'' in Old Norse). The name Gunnar means fighter, soldier, and attacker, but mostly is referred to by the Viking saying which means Brave and Bold warrior (''gunnr'' "war" and ''arr'' "warrio ...
– bass
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Kári Streymoy – drums
Production
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Mastered by Steen Svare and Jens Rud
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Mixed by Steen Svare and Jens Rud
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Recorded by Steen Svare and Jens Rud
References
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2002 singles
Faroese music
Týr (band) songs
Year of song unknown
Songwriter unknown