DoÍ - In Your Sigh

Statue of Holger Danske, Kronborg Castle, Helsingør, Denmark.

In Your Sigh by DoÍ.

From Hans Christian Andersen:

"...The fairest sight of all is the old castle of Kronborg, and under it sits Holger Danske in the deep, dark cellar which no one enters; he is clad in iron and steel and rests his head on his stalwart arm; his long beard hangs down upon the marble table where it has become stuck fast; he sleeps and dreams, but in his dreams he sees everything that comes to pass in Denmark. Every Christmas Eve an angel of God comes to tell him that all he has dreamed is true, and that he may go to back to sleep again, for Denmark is not yet in any danger! but if it should ever come, then old Holger Danske will rouse himself, and the table will break apart as he pulls out his beard! Then he will come forth, and strike a blow that shall be heard throughout all the countries of the world."

This song may owe much to Radiohead, Sigur Ros, Carl Cox, and countless others, but it illustrates the immediate relevance and vibrance of Scandinavian popular/rock music. A beautiful, big crashing mess of a finale to our musical Christmas, we hope.