Amazing Norse Healing! LYFJABERG by Wardruna - Reaction

[@BlackCat604_2]

I think you got the interpretation pretty correct Viking. I found the following quote from the lead singer: “The song expresses that climbing a tough mountain, both in reality and metaphorically, is a mental as well as a physical effort. I have tried to write this journey up the mountain as one for the mind and spirit as much as the feet and body. Anything of true value, comes at a true cost,” says Einar Selvik.

[@zsuzsanna1416]

Yes. I've read about that too. The music video was shot in Norway, in the mountains of Tustna Island, in difficult conditions.

[@moonwalker9266]

This song never fails to make me cry from the moment I heard (and then that magnificent video) till now. Because I want to do exactly that. Climb a mountain and unburden my soul from everything inside me. I had the great privillege to see them Live this last September here in Athens and let me tell you.... Right under the Acropolis with them was a life altering experience that I will hold in my heart and soul till the gods take me... Couldn't stop crying from the moment they came out till it ended. My only regret was not taking my son with me cause he's also a fan.

[@KymCoker]

Lyfjaberg means Healing-Mountain in old Norse and is from Norse mythology. If someone needed to be cured of sickness or wanted comfort, they could climb the mountain with an offering and find it there. It is written about in an old Eddic poem which Einar pulled from. In his song, Einar conveys the mountain to be physical or inner struggles that we all need to be healed from - basically overcoming adversity with either. I believe the interpretation is what you make of it and how it helps you rise above this adversity. I have listened to Wardruna (Einar) for several years. There is something so primal and primitive in the simplicity of the drums and instruments designed to connect to the far distant past. Simply amazing! Btw - love your reactions!!! Check out Heilung or Danheim also!

[@vampiricunicorn791]

I remember when I first heard this song. I was in the car driving for 30 minutes and had it immediately on repeat for something like three days! I can vaguely remember reading from an article that this song came out just as the ban on socializing had been lifted from covid, and that the artist meant this song as a song of healing and renewal from illness for all. It's definitely a powerful and haunting song, even before you know the lyrics!

[@kevjames21]

A grest reaction, wardruna is one of the only groups that can make me cry when i listen to them,it just reaches something in your soul, visually and sonically they are without Equal

[@MargreetJoosen]

To me is it indeed an ancient song, shamanic way.. this is my way of life. Its very beautiful. And wintertime, snow, white scene is also a time of selfreflection, stand still, and by daylight, sun.. in the East is meant to be reborn..❤ yes, a spiritual awakening .

[@pippafinland]

Lyfjaberg. Healing mountain. Like you said this is in us. In our DNA. I love this song. In Finland we don't have mountains, but standing on the top of a fell in silence I feel like it's healing me. ❤ Great reaction, once again. 👌🏻

[@JackiedeQuincey]

You are right about the ancient connection, it feels like the vibration is in sync with the vibrations of your body.

[@VikingReacts]

Exactly!

[@andreadee1567]

I think your interpretation is on point. It sounds a lot like spiritural healing as a ritual, perhaps the final ritual. For me it is the last journey of a heavily wounded warrior. The song could help to let go of all fears. The way is hard but at every crossroads you stop and leave something behind. It lightens your burden. When you finally left everything behind that belongs to earth you reach the top and the mountain knows you. Pretty comforting in a threatening situation like war, wounds and the grief to let your family behind. And it can describe the struggle to handle your life. Becoming wiser during your journey. Leaving things behind you don’t need any longer is not a loss, it lightens the burden for sure.

[@TheAnnestube]

This reminds me a lot of shamanic trance chanting - I've just never heard it in the old Norse style before. This is a lot darker and heavier than the Native American style of healing chants, but very much the same, repetitive type of singing and drumming. So I'd say you're pretty right on with everything you said about the ancient, tribal, spiritual ritual. This was interesting.

[@RhondaRalph]

Volfgang Twins are good 👍. I can't wait to check out these guys ❤❤

[@marycook6715]

I love this. I have listened to groups like this, heck I think one of Wardrunas, and the feeling of this song touch me deeplyand as far as I know I do not have any Norse in me but I have Swedish blood.

[@VerchielxKanda]

Ah, you've finally found Wardruna. Einar sings with his soul. I highly recommend Volupsa Orchestral version. Absolutely beautiful song. Also glad to see you've turned on CC! Einar tries to leave them on all of his videos.

[@KathRhllor]

Voluspa*

[@wolfsdream499]

Yes this is absolutly a healing chant! I even read that this song/video was released at the begin of the pandemic to bring healing to the people. That's why it's not on the album "Kvitravn" which was released at nearly the same time. I can't find the source anymore though. And as you said it touches something deep inside you. For the first few dozent times I heard this I could only listen completely enchanted, then I got to the lyrics and after hearing it at least a hundred times there are some more mundane thoughts sneeking through. Like what a pain the butt it has to be to get that beautiful leather drum dry again without it getting distorted😅

[@suepoole8323]

Wow,, that was incredible, reading the lyrics with the music.. it made me feel all sorts of things, peace, healing surrender, renewal.. this is one to re play and ponder on.. I will check out more.. but all round stunning.. thank you Viking.

[@666sdkfz]

You nailed " Lyfjaberg " when said the first time ! Hail from Norway

[@thehappyogryn]

Has he starts singing the last verses , you stop everything you're doing, it hypnotizes you, it enthralls you that you can't even speak, you just absorve those emotions...and it feels like safe heaven.

[@flederfox]

as a fan of this group and Einar scince 2009 i absolutely still cant get enough of showing them to new people and watching reactions online. its like i get to experience it again anew every time. this song came out suring the covid madness and it was truly everything i (and i think many many others) exactly needed at that time. beautiful video man, thank you for letting me share in this spiritual reckoning with you. much love from new zealand xx

[@BerserkWars]

Amazing song

[@modillo1986]

Wardruna has a song titled skugga, very powerful and deep. Highly recommend that you watch it my friend

[@annelieshoornik]

Did not know about Wardruna and I do like this a lot. Your interpretation makes sense to me. Saved this and will listen again😊

[@silviak5568]

Very strange - it's completely new to me, it pulls a lot of strings I didn't know they were in me. Almost like a schaman travel - really awesome. And you go so much with the flow, Viking, seeing you listening so intense adds another layer to it. Love your reactions.

[@MrZenGuitarist]

Yep, I believe you're right on point! In an interview with...hmm, can't remember his name now, but the male singer: He said, on a question regarding this song: "...nothing worth getting, or working hard to get or through comes easy - you must be prepared to fight for it"....Although, I'm sort of paraphrasing here. (And also, in 'real' authentic spiritual quests or hardships - you often have to sort of 'mentally'/figuratively have to 'die'...or 'let go of your old Self and ways'...I believe that's what he was saying this song is about. And it also happens to be mine...even before I heard of him telling this to - I guess a journalist of some sort!). Just MHO. Cheers from Sweden. (And even though he might be Norwegian - I cannot help to feel a bit of pride, since he's really drawing on and [re-]presents our shared Nordic heritage!)

[@anirenka]

💖💖

[@marciaelainemoraes3017]

I did'nt know them, but I loooove this kind of sound/music. Thanks for present us with your reaction, I'll ckeck their channel right now.

[@roxannekabotsky2997]

Love this song, a spiritual journey. It is what each of us makes it. ❤

[@sanjuro66]

Lindy Fay Hella/Eir. BTW, you have to check out both regular and live versions of Heilung's "Anoana"

[@anthares1000]

it was mesmerizing....this song it's somehow unsettling, occult but also uplifting... from another world . I really liked it.

[@lordkhal]

Awesome! It was about time for a new Wardruna reaction, dude! Hopefully lots more to come!

[@spydercomputers]

May Odin be with you brother.

[@OriginalPuro]

"That's gorgeous, do it again!" I like this guy. Hail Odin.

[@SleepywitchVibes]

@@OriginalPuro hail Odin, as new Hellenic pagan follower and leaner of Odin.

[@elvirazandee8530]

Dan has a new song ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@brianyoung4922]

something primal, side note the title translates to healing mountain

[@zarkokaradzin5380]

It can also be a shamanic travel through the realms..

[@karenm5681]

DAN VASC NEW SONG RELEASED ✅

[@zsuzsanna1416]

Thank you Viking. ❤

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

no. do not go into the forest to do an epic shit. neither people nor the forest itself wants that. you really need to watch the full "symphonic viking voyage"-concert with einar selvik, eivor and the danish national symphonic orchestra. THIS is epic! after watching this concert i really started to appreciate wardruna a lot more than i used to. he explains in between the songs a lot about viking music, culture and lifestyle. the drum is a shamanic drum by the sápmi, like the one eivor uses on stage.

[@OathKeeper95]

React to Raído and Gra 🔥

[@coletedeux]

The Goddess and the God call to your life force, reminding me of where I came from of where I belong.

[@0TheFather0]

FYI none of this was greenscreen. The snow storm was unexpected and they ended up being stranded on the mountain.

[@elvirazandee8530]

Viking, look up Black wind fire and steal of Dan Vasc please ‼️‼️‼️ you wil like the end 😅

[@zarkokaradzin5380]

Dude when you gonna do some more Heilung?

[@karenm5681]

I think I might have a bit of a sense of music that you like. I think you would love Stan Walker “I Am”. Trust me. Check it out. Your ears will thank you. Stan is a Māori man from New Zealand. The song has over 2 million views in a month or two, and the viewers aren’t wrong. There’s something really quite special about this one. “Connects to something ancient in you.” Stan Walker’s “I Am” song does that for me. I keep coming back to the song and can’t count the number of times I’ve seen it and reactions to it. I’ve even seen a reactor reacting to other reactors who reacted to this song because he became so obsessed with this particular song. It’s addictive and beautiful and you need to do this one. Soon. Not in a month. Unless you just can’t, and then…I understand. It’s ok. But I guarantee you’ll like it, maybe even a lot. (*Not to be confused with “I am the Color.” Totally different song.) Stan Walker has moments where I can hear a similarity to Dan Vasc’s voice, which we already know and love. That grit that you like is there, a little more subtle than in Dan’s voice, but it’s there, and some really lovely vocal fry moments too.

[@karenm5681]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3ybgIKmmr57eZYsi=ND3q5wcyRed3naMg For your convenience: this is the link to Stan Walker “I Am.” Highly recommended. ✅♥️

[@hulk1902]

Can you please listen the Linkin Park's songs? Especially "Castle of Glass" and "New Divide"

[@zarkokaradzin5380]

Nine maidens kinda sound like nine mothers of Heimdallr

[@zarkokaradzin5380]

I think that the meaning of the song is up to the listener to descipher.. i am probably wrong.

[@0TheFather0]

To better understand this song study the basics for spellcasting. But remember that you can't cast spells without believing in some sort of spirituality since the energy from both are one and the same.

[@solennf-l3298]

Hey Viking ! First of all : congrats for the sponsor ! Now, you talked a lot about his drum in the video. I am pretty sure that he gave birth to it, like we say about this kind of drums used for spirituals moments. The skin and details, the fact that the drum is the perfect size for his arm and chest... Two possibilities : he gave him birth himself or someone did it for him. Finally, I think you have quite a good feeling about this song. When you look at the lyrics you can see them as instructions/rules to follow, step by step and what each of them will ask you and give you in return. Seems like an ancient north healing ritual, just like they had rituals for being adults, men/women, hunters, warriors... Everything had to be meaningfull otherwise it would fail. And I agree with @user-yf5bq3xj6e, Volfgang Twins got good ones too, ancient forest and jörmungandr are my favorites, can't wait to see if you'll like them too :) See you soon ;)