AURORA "Runaway" Amazing, Amazing Song!!! REACTION & BREAKDOWN by Modern Life for the 70's Mind.

[@TomTomson81]

Her first really big and important appearance in front of a million audience on TV. Pure fear accompanied her. In the interview afterwards, she said she almost peed into her pants. And later she was shocked when she saw herself on TV, because of her movements. Her body did what it wanted with her that evening. She had not much control over it. But she was truly just great with everything she brought to the stage. The video here of this performance doesn't have many views, but the official music video has 400 million. So yes, the song was successful and still is. And that's probably an understatement.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. I always seem to find the wrong videos. Ha. I believe that the one I used had over 21 million...amazing on it's own...but 400! Wow. Now that you say this, she did look a bit scared, but managed to pull off a crazy good performance!

[@TomTomson81]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind You have just the right video, because aurora is always best live. Official music videos are not real. Only live you see what everyone can really do. You can laugh but performing barefoot has several reasons. Firstly, a bond to nature, Secondly, Aurora just feels freer, thirdly with people like Aurora who feel everything and are emphatic, this actually supports the vocal technique. And the last point is that it helps her to stay down to earth. Furthermore, she writes all her songs herself and also for other artists. She also produces and composes everything herself. She is involved in everything and has the last word on everything. She has been composing since she was 6 and at the age of 9 the lyrics were added. There she also wrote the song "Lucky". About depression and how to deal with it. Inconceivable. You should take a look. Lucky live at Niderosdomen kzbin.info/www/bejne/d563mqSIZ8SJd9k Norway has so many good singers because they just can't do much else in their free time. Often rainy and cold weather. Very long dark winters. And music helps against depression.

[@norse-nilsbjasa]

@@TomTomson81 LOL, darkness and cold weather doesn't scare us that much. We are 5.2 million people here, and a bit more than 1 million at age 2 to 25 are active in some kind of sport, many of which are done outdoors like soccer, skiing...

[@TomTomson81]

@@norse-nilsbjasa I'm not talking about anxiety, I'm talking about depression. It is a fact that winter and long nights can make you depressed. And just the further north it goes, the longer the winters and nights become. This has nothing to do with scareing people at all. I've also often heard from Aurora and other people from there that there's not much to do, because it also rains often . And what you've cited as a counterexample, you don't do regularly every day, do you? Maybe people who live in the big cities, but not those in the countryside. And they make a lot of music.

[@norse-nilsbjasa]

@@TomTomson81 Guess I chose the wrong verb... deter, stop, hinder might have been better. For sure, darkness, cold and long winter cause depressions but people try to just overlook it and keep active - with listening to or making music, gaming, meet up at cafés, train at sports, at the gym, take lessons in things they are curious of like square dancing or latin, make their own flys for fly fishing, take classes at 'senior university' ... you name it... explore music and reactions on KZbin ... We have a saying: there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad/wrong clothing!

[@henningmathiassen412]

Aurora can sing to one person or 10000 and she is 100 percent into the song. That is a true artist!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

There aren't a lot of artists that can throw themselves so completely into a song like she does. It's really fun to watch.

[@kjetilborgarnilsen6242]

As anorwegian I would like to give my answer to your question about why so many talented singers (mostly female) comes out of Norway. I have poundered that question myself lately, and here is the explanations I came up with: 1. Every city/town/county have someting called "Kulturskole" translated to "Culture school". Here kids can get profesional lessons in diferent kinds of art for an afordable price, as much of the cost is covered by the comunity taxes. That way talented kids can groom their skills independent of their parents wallet. (Aurora had lessons in dance, Angelina Jordan had lessons in singing. I have a son that learned to play the piano like a pro, and my daughter takes a class on painting.) 2. The reason the majority of the singers is female I think is due to Norway being an equal society, where women is free to pursue a career without anny sosial stigma. 3. And I think most importantly, In Norway we have a good sosial security net that allows people to pursue their dreems without risking everything. I heard (maybe on this chanel) that Sigrid's parent adviced her to try for the music career, as this was the time to do it. They could do this because they knew that if it didn't work out, she would not starve, and could always get an higher education or a decent paying unskilled job later. I have the feeling its not like that all over the world.

[@lillm6874]

You’re right, but that doesn’t concern Aurora except for her having dancing lessons. I think it also has to do with the fact that in wintertime we spend a lot of time indoors much because of the darkness 😊

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks for all of that. You would definitely know better than me so I value your thoughts. Thanks so much!

[@lillm6874]

@Peter G I’m Norwegian and I disagree 😉 Take Aurora, she didn’t even want to be an artist. If she did this for money, she would be happy if some manager wanted her. And when it comes to sporr, we aren’t that good. Only when it comes to wintersports, but most kids in Norway get skis very early like when they are 3 - 4 years old. Take summer olympics, we aren’t in the top when it comes to medals. Chess, we’ve had one person in history that is good, and that’s Magnus Carlsen. When he quit I don’t think another person will take his place. And we suck in football 😅 And in Norway we are very much inside because of wintertime. And in the wintertime on the west coast especially, it rains a lot. And many great Norwegian artists are from the west. As I wrote, we are spending a lot of time indoors, and then you get a lot of time to for example sing. But those who loves skiing are members of sportsclubs or something like that .

[@lillm6874]

@Peter G Ok, sorry for the misunderstanding 🙏😊

[@lillm6874]

@Peter G I know that, we have had and has some really great athletes, but you wrote it like we were one of the best. But for now we are best in some summer sports 😍and believe me, I really appreciate them😍 But we usually don’t take a lot of medals in summer olympics, but in winter olympics we often are on the top of the list. And that’s pretty amazing when you think of how few Norwegians there are😍👏 And we have a lot of great artists in this country.

[@stillracer2514]

Aurora probably goes to that magical place while singing that Angelina talks about and us mere mortals can only dream about.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

You're likely right!

[@markstuartwakeley]

Top man see the Chicago venue has been moved to a bigger venue. Stay safe. Just seen her 3 times on the UK TOUR Pure Perfection.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hey Mark, yes, it has. It's too bad because I really like the Vic. Have never been to the Riviera Theater. Hope it's just as good. Ok, just rub it in!!! LOL

[@markstuartwakeley]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind vic 1,000 riv 2,500 you will love it. Also going to Bergenfest in June in her back yard happy days.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

@@markstuartwakeley That sounds like it will be great. I wonder if she's more motivated when singing in the backyard. Enjoy.

[@ANGELB0T]

As a Norwegian that are the same age as Aurora, my friends and I have always been barefoot people, and it does make one feel more grounded and closer to earth, possibly due to nature being a carnal part of our humanity. Jokes aside, it is true, our education cares deeply for the arts, as well as cultures and languages of the world (at least the schools I have been at). There’s another Aurora performance that you might really enjoy that I forgot to mention last time: soulless creatures live in Bergen 2020, accompanied by the Bergen philharmonic orchestra (the orchestra is about sixteen years older than the United States)

[@gloriaandrea2539]

Wow! First time I hear Aurora! Very beautiful and angelical voice! Very talented young artist! Fantastic! Great reaction! Thank you❤️

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Gloria. I just found her a couple of months ago, so I understand what you're feeling. She's pretty amazing.

[@brynmilford1343]

hey Bob.. saw Aurora in London last week.. her biggest Aurora show, don't worry about feelings being out into the songs.. you will be blown away, and she is so much more comfortable performing now!!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Awesome. I bet it was great. I'm sure I'll be talking about it after I see her. Thanks!

[@brynmilford1343]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind I'm still trying to process it almost a week later. It was my second time seeing her this year, the previous time being at the album launch and signing in January. A big contrast in crowd size, 200 as opposed to almost 5000, but she was amazing at both, and so funny. I was fortunate to meet her at this show, and she is everything you would imagine her to be. I hope you get to have that experience one day. Just watched your "Undercover" reaction btw.. great song, great reaction!!! Talking of Norwegians..hahaa...give Wardruna a try. Helvegen (with Aurora is a great start. have the cc on) ☺

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

@@brynmilford1343 It sounds like her fan base is definitely growing. Good for her! Glad to see when talent gets recognized. Thanks! Glad you enjoyed Undercover. Great song.

[@Smaugyyy]

She is a bright light for the world! As is Angelina. Yes, she wrote it with 11, and as I understood her in an interview, the lyrics were just slightly refined/polished in the following years. Concerning great artists from Norway I am on a journey to find answers, the education system sure plays a role but it cannot be only this. The weather, the water, the genetic pool, Aurora Borealis, extraterrestrial visits, if I come to a conclusion to this, I will let you know. If you want another example and are in the mood for a beautiful sad love song, try out this recent collaboration with another artist from Bergen/Norway: Sondre Lerche - Alone In The Night (feat. AURORA) - Official Video.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks for sharing! I'll look that one up and add it to the list. It sounds interesting.

[@kdavis450]

Yes!! Alone In the Night is GREAT!

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

Well observed! When she is singing the bounds between her and her song go. This is why she is always best live, every time she is in the moment. I saw her on 28 March, I'm still on a high! An evening of deep joy.

[@panchiolarranaga1616]

Aurora is pure energy,,a very good one as a matter of fact it's amazing, so much power in such a tiny sweet lady!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Yes she is. That's what makes her so fun to watch!

[@jdw9397]

Thank you for your reaction. I envy you going to see her in concert! You should watch her full concert at Nidarosdomen Cathedral. The acoustics are AMAZING as is the chorus, and of course Aurora never disappoints!

[@kvnkaveman]

All Three songs from the Peace Prize concert are great.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Good to know. I'll keep an eye open for them. Thanks so much!

[@jamesreese4170]

Going to say that "Giving into the love" Live at your concert is going to blow you away. Aurora channels pure freedom and joy at the La LA LA's at the end.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Jim. I think someone else has requested this one as well. I'll check. If not, I'll add it to the ever growing list. Ha. It sounds like she's got a LOT out there.

[@sclalars1]

Great reaction once again 👍. You will find out on her concert how funny she is, beside her incredible talent for music. She has many interviews out on KZbin as well, where you can see her funny side 🙂 .

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Never thought about the fact that she might be funny. She seems so serious. Glad to hear that she has a humorous side!

[@sclalars1]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind oh yes, she can be hillerious some times. And she is very forward speaking. Some of the interviewers are blushing of her answers 🤣🤣

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

@@sclalars1 That's funny. Hope she spends a little time talking to the audience when I see her.

[@ukladyfan6231]

She is a fairy ethereal singer and dances her words and feelings

[@JohnBarnes88]

The music video of this song has over 400 million wiews. She wrote this song when she was 11 years old i think. She is amazing live. Her consert from Nidarosdomen is great and expesially the songs "Lucky" and "Trough the eyes of a child."

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi John. Yea, so I've been told from everyone so far. LOL. I guess I used the lesser used video. Either way, amazing video and amazing song!

[@JohnBarnes88]

The live version is the best, so you made the right choice

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

@@JohnBarnes88 I did something right??? LOL

[@hollymorris785]

This is the first live performance I saw of her, and it never loses the magic I felt the first time!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Holly. It's just crazy good! Happy you guys suggested this one.

[@TheVirtualWatcher]

2015 was fairly early in her performing career and this was probably the biggest concert she had ever done. So the back-stage interview is worth a look:- AURORA - Backstage Interview - The 2015 Nobel Peace Prize Concert : kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvYo59jgb2gj5Y You're going to see her next month! I saw her last week. You will not be disappointed, the show is fantastic. Wait around after the show, she normally comes out and spends some time with the fans, chatting, doing photos and generally being a lovely person 🥰

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

That would be fun. Just not sure she wants to hang outside in Chicago these days. Ha. Glad to hear that the show is "fantastic". Counting down the days.

[@Einyen]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind She is definitely not there mentally during the song, she is completely lost in the music. She also used this to "escape" the reality of the situation. Back then she still did not enjoy performing for so many people: 8000 in this huuge arena and potentially millions watching on TV live. Here is a quote from her from a later interview (I recommend this entire performance + interview): youtu . be / gWa68W9sUC4&t=26m07s "I think it took me about 2 years to enjoy being on stage.....cause it is not a natural thing for me to..., I dunno, the attention thing is very strange" "...because I have so much energy when I sing, and I can feel like, you know. It comes from like a different place, like from the place of music, if it's....you know, this divine place. I get like, I get too much energy for my tiny human shape." Regarding her movement while singing, she was not aware of what she was doing at first: youtu . be / BNIUD9f4Szk&t=5m22s "I know I use my hands a lot. I didn't know in the beginning that I did, and when I watched a video of myself for the first time, by mistake and I will never do that again I swear to myself, I was very terrified. I look like I'm possessed" "It feels nice, I think it is necessary. It's kind of like being asleep having a very strange dream, and you do things without even knowing it, and it would look very strange from the outside." "I have so many emotions and opinions and words inside this tiny body, and I think every time I get the chance to get them out, and there is only like...and they all have to come out this tiny mouth, and I guess I just have to use every tool I have to help like the emotions come out alive my body I guess."

[@flomalheur7467]

It really looks like Aurora gets so deep into her songs that she has to find her way back on stage after the song.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

That's exactly what I think!

[@bjornarsimonsen7592]

Hello :) Great reaction. Aurora is so great. Another very "Aurora-esque" Aurora song is Infections of a Different Kind (live at HAIK is very good), highly recommended.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thank you. I'll find it and Bookmark it. Thanks so much.

[@RunarNyrud]

In the beginning of her carrier she was SO nervous.... I guess it made her go EXTRA deep into the songs.... She is more connecting with the crowd now.... Warriors that has been to her conserts: what do you think...?

[@lillm6874]

Så sant, men ser stor forskjell på Aurora før og nå👍 Hun liker å være på scenen nå😍

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Lill, I did hear from others that she's more comfortable on stage now. That's good.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Runar. I haven't followed her long enough to know of any changes...Others have said the same thing though.

[@lillm6874]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind yes, I felt a bit sorry for her in the beginning. But now you can actually see that she’s enjoying herself on stage😍

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I swear that half the time she not even aware of where she's at. She's off in her own place.

[@mark9773]

You have to check out Wardruna & Aurora- Helvegen, it's a masterpiece.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Someone else just suggested that same one. I've bookmarked it. Thanks

[@kdavis450]

Love this!

[@joseeduardo3850]

Hey, Bob brazilian fan here, Aurora is AMAZING 🔥❤️ love u so much, please keepgoing

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hello Jose. I'm going to try to get another one in this week. Thanks.

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

You don't know how anxiously I was waiting for your you to witness that finish. Don't know where she went but she had to struggle to come back, common in most of her performances. I have a ticket to her show at the Summerstage in NY on June 4th. A 12 hr drive but that's how much I love her!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I have a feeling that we're really going to be enjoying her show. That's an impressive drive to see her. I'm sure it will be worth it though. Let me know how you like it!

[@GS-fd4go]

Aurora had a loving upbringing, but she was so unique among her friends and sisters. She explored the forest behind her home for hours and so has a deep connection to nature. She’s also a contemporary dancer so she’s very expressive when she sings. She was initially not interested in singing for others, but her mother said to her that her music was like medicine and she should share it with the world. You’re right about this song. She loves her country and home. They are her anchor and grounding. This song reflects that she was feeling that way throughout her childhood. It and the forest was her safe places. It’s where she goes to rejuvenate. I would like to hear you react to react to Soulless Creatures, The River, Little Boy in the Grass from the Nidarosemen concert, is a tribute to the massacre in her country that killed 70 children, some she knew.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. Thanks for sharing that. I've had a number of people request that I react to songs from that. I've added it to my (long) list. ;)

[@MrBedZeppelin]

Good for you enjoying this artist! Aurora is an old soul, loves Metal and has a dark side. She was very into her performances and is a fun concert, to attend. Have to give you a dislike for lack of Zeppelin albums represented. I do like how you answer your own questions. I do the same and of the same age, Rock On!

[@timgrodesky4694]

Nice job as always....I really think you would enjoy All is Soft Inside live on KEXP. Her performance is spectacular on it and shows her energy and creative nuance that makes her so fabulous!!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Tim, I'll slowly work through her songs. It will take a while (same with Angelina Jordan), but I'll eventually hear at least most of their more popular songs....at least that's my goal. Ha.

[@timgrodesky4694]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Thanks Bob....I just know you will enjoy that performance as much as I do and showcases everything you enjoy about her.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

@@timgrodesky4694 From what I've heard so far, I'm sure I will.

[@Yfreyr]

Lucky you,Aurora consert,vow,emotional on stage,i say watch All is soft inside live KPEX,your reaction to her enjoyable,ty.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. The venue is messing with my tickets, so I may not have the seats I paid for, but at least I'm going.

[@mariopardillo8618]

Nice reaction! I'm so jealous that you're going to get to see her (and quite pleased for you at the same time). From what I've seen in videos of her concert, she is definitely as emotionally impactful as anything you've seen so far - and quite animated too! Her interactions with the audience are really fun - she has a great, quirky sense of humor. You're in for a treat! Can't wait to get a full report of it from you!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hey Mario. I'll DEFINITELY have a follow up to the concert. Just not sure how I'm going to do it yet.

[@megtree1]

Thanks for the great reaction! As others say, in her early career, like this stage, she didn't enjoy performing in front of crowds very much. But now she really loves to see audiences' reactions to her performance. Indeed, she said in a recent concert that she finds her fans' reactions are so beautiful that she forgets lyrics sometimes. :D

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I'll sure be cheering her on when I see her next month!

[@megtree1]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind I hope one day I can do the same here in Japan! I'm looking forward to hearing about your experience. :)

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

@@megtree1 I'm pretty sure that I'll be talking a LOT about it. :)

[@deviousraul]

Hey Bob ! Thanks for the entertainment as always. Hope things are doing great, have a nice week !

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hey Raul. Had a great, but busy, weekend! Had a couple of shows we had to do, so I was happy to squeeze in an AURORA reaction! I really appreciate the listen. Thanks!

[@AdaKitten]

Aurora is amazing. Thank you for a lovely reaction

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Wow, that's such an interesting link. Thank you!!

[@AdaKitten]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind You are most welcome. Love your reactions!

[@AdaKitten]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Oh and btw. It was not meant as a list of artists you *should* react to. Just wanted to share wonderful artists from that region, in case you ever wanted to listen. Got a bit worried that you might consider it a suggestion :)

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

@@AdaKitten LOL, that wouldn't be a bad thing. Almost all of my reactions are based on recommendations. :)

[@AdaKitten]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind

[@fictionallove_2416]

Thank you Bob, loved your reaction once again. I also saw a KZbinr do her first vlog, and her first vlog was going to Auroras concert. I watched the whole 57MINS and I was so happy. Her concert sounded amazing, since she sang her new songs - ( A dangerous thing, Heathens, Everything matters ) And also her older songs - ( Warrior, Exist for love ) and she sounded so amazing as always. She very attached to her audience, and gives them advice about anything 😁💞!! Also have fun next month 🤩!!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I can't wait. I don't know all those songs, but I'm sure I'll like it all the more. Glad you liked the reaction. Thanks!!!

[@tomwhite4736]

I can't see any shoes does she also perfom barefoot .? this song was written by aurora and magnus skistad produced by the latter and odd Martin, according to my search.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I've only seen a few from her. I don't think she always sings barefoot though...at least I haven't seen evidence of that.

[@brendaarmstrong3677]

My husband has this in his file Sissel Kyrkjebø Sissel is considered one of the world's top crossover sopranos. Her musical style ranges from pop recordings and folk songs, to classical vocals and operatic arias. She possesses a "crystalline" voice and wide vocal range, sweeping down from mezzo-soprano notes, in arias such as Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix from Saint-Saëns's opera Samson et Dalila, to the F natural above soprano C.She sings mainly in English and Norwegian, and has also sung songs in Swedish, Danish, Irish, Italian, French, Russian, Icelandic, Faroese, German, Neapolitan, Māori, Japanese and Latin

[@dalsnibbaful]

she is from the saim town as Aurora

[@olafwiese6728]

Hi Bob, there are many singers who sing with their whole body. But Aurora always looks different than the others. I also feel like only AURORA's body is on stage. Her mind is somewhere else. I also suspect that her movements come from seeing something in her mind's eye, being in a situation, to which she reacts with these movements. That's why she sometimes needs a few seconds to get back to reality. If that's not real but acting, she deserves an Oscar. But I think it's real. She also sometimes shakes her body uncontrollably - e.g. in It Happened Quiet, which you saw. But AURORA isn't always that deep in the songs. These are possibly only those where the story behind them touches her personally or even affects her themselve. Today I only recommend one song from AURORA. Your list is already long enough. If you're watching "Running with the Wolves," grab the music video. I think it is very successful and supports the text strongly. I usually prefer live performances - but sometimes ... . Runaway and Running with the Wolves are both from 2015. - Running With The Wolves - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmfLpWyDrq9_ipY I just found two important information from another commenter: 1. -- In a recent interview she said "well, the last song I wrote is meant for my 7th album.” - AURORA's latest album, the fourth, was released on January 21, 2022. She's already in the planning for the 7th. 2. -- AURORA was a teen when she answered the question "are some of your songs related (on different albums)?" - it will all make sense when I have finished. -- AURORA has a plan and we don't know the destination yet. But it is important to know that everything belongs together. I wish you and your family a happy Easter 🐇🐇 and Greetings from Germany

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Olaf. That one is definitely working it's way up the list. A good number of people have suggested that one. Thanks for the link. It helps!

[@MrTombre]

This song & original video also inspired another career to begin: Billie Eilish told Vanity Fair: “When I was 12, I saw Aurora’s ‘Runaway’ music video.Something inside me clicked, like, that is what I want to do, no matter whether it goes anywhere or not.”

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I believe it. The song is extremely inspiring.

[@joskogeler6421]

Simple. As Aurora said: "life is better without shoes"

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I have to agree with her on that!

[@rolfjamne8922]

There are lots of talent from Norway. Check out Jarle Bernhoft Fly Away( live at lydverket) Kalandra Slow motion (live at Gildehallen) Wobbler Five rooms (official video) Leprous Running low (official video) This is just a few examples of talented Bands and Artists from Norway and they all sound different. I know you will love them. Love your channel 👌

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Sissel is on my (very) short list. I've had a lot of requests for her. I'll check out these others as well and add them to my Bookmarks. Thanks so much.

[@rolfjamne8922]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Wobbler is a band that sounds very 70s Prog.They use old school instruments like Hammon organ,Moog,Melotron Gibson Les Paul and Rickenbacker. It sound like Yes ,Gentle Giant,King Crimson and E.L.P in one. The track Five Rooms sounds very Yes and Gentle Giant. I se you got some Rush and Deep Purple on the wall behind you. I think you will like it.🤟

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

@@rolfjamne8922 Hi. Somebody else had requested Five Rooms. Already have it bookmarked. Thanks.

[@John-gv2ug]

Right on the money with your comments again Bob. Here is an example for you that further illustrates how invested Aurora is in her music and how spontaneous and natural her performance style is. This is a performance of "Warrior" that comes from the middle of the HAIK documentary. It is for an audience of three (Christine Dancke, the presenter of the HAIK show and two young ladies who won a contest to see Aurora's concert that comes at the end of the documentary. This intimate performance was an extra surprise for them. One of the girls had never been to a concert of any kind before and she got to see Aurora twice in one day.) and supported by three musicians that Aurora had met only an hour or so before for a brief rehearsal. I hope you can find the time to watch and enjoy it (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnaUkJ9jp5eUfZY).

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi John. Bookmarked it! That puts it officially on the (LONG) list. Ha. Thanks!

[@John-gv2ug]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind I hope we can both hang around long enough to see your list completed.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

@@John-gv2ug LOL....SO SO true! :)

[@McDevittMike]

There are very talented singers everywhere but Norway does seem to be killing it these days 😎

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Agreed.

[@jollyo9276]

I guess Aurora is not performing her songs. She is living them as she gets on stage.🥲

[@ysteindrge8394]

She sang a nice cover to at the same concert. check out half the world away!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Oystein. Sure, I'll search it. Thanks!!

[@MrFloppyHare]

It's not just the educational system, it's also the way that children are raised, by free-thinking parents. They're given the space to develop their own individuality, without prejudice.

[@poolhallshark]

Great reaction, Bob. Yes, Aurora was 11 when she wrote this song. At least the lyrics. The same goes for her song "Lucky" which she wrote at age NINE. It is IMO one of the best songs she has ever written. She performed the song at Nidarosdomen, where she also performed the cover of David Bowie's "Life On Mars" which you have already reacted to. At that concert she also performed MY personal favorite by her, namely her song "Through The Eyes Of A Child." I guess you have a BUNCH of requests for these two already, as they rank very high on every fan's list, but I'll give you the link to both anyhoot : "Through The Eyes Of A Child", live at Nidarosdomen : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJSqaq2Kr9icqac "Lucky", live at Nidarosdomen : kzbin.info/www/bejne/d563mqSIZ8SJd9k I know it's not talked about very much, but you can sense it when you listen to her. Aurora is highly intelligent. She spoke about it briefly in her "Haik" documentary :-) Nidarosdomen is Norway's oldest and most beautiful cathedral, and dates back to the 11th century, right after the viking era. Many, many coronations, royal burials and weddings have taken place here through the centuries. One of Norway's most well known kings, "Olav den hellige" (Freely translated to Olav, the holy) was buried here in 1090 and was kept there until the 15th century. Many historinas believe that he was permanently buried here, and that he still rests under the floor of the cathedral somewhere. Olav den hellige was the king that manifested the Christianing of Norway, after the heden viking reign. Maybe someone has told you this before, but if not; you're welcome :-)) It doesn't change the songs tho. LOL While speaking of vikings and all that, have anyone requested "Helvegen", the Wardruna song? There is a famous performance of it, where Wardruna featured Aurora. That one is very different (kinda tribal), but very beautiful and well worth a listen. Wardruna uses alot of old instruments, true to history. Here is the link : kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ_Ohah-hZ6kadE I'll leave you with that for now :-) Take care and have a Happy Easter my friend :-) Love from Norway :-)

[@fictionallove_2416]

These are good recommendations 🤩🤌🏽!! And your infos love it thank you 😁!!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. Thanks for all that!! Interesting read. You've got me very interested in the Helvegen song! I've bookmarked it. Looking forward to reacting to that one. Happy Easter to you as well!

[@willywonkasamekindasaurora5536]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind please remember to turn on yor subs (it is actual subs to the video) when reacting to Helvegen as they sing in old Norse and the meaning is a significant part of the experience :-)

[@poolhallshark]

@@fictionallove_2416 :-)

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

@@willywonkasamekindasaurora5536 Will do!

[@norse-nilsbjasa]

LOve your reaction Bob! About performing barefoot - she was so nervous for this that I think she needed feel grounded as you said. Normally she wears shoes when starting a gig, often she doesnt at the end of the gig. Btw. her sister Victoria makes her outfits for stage / vids / tv appearances, her other sister Miranda is her makeup artist (though she doesn't wear much of that, seen mentioned that she hates lipstick.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hey Nils. I'm thinking that maybe lipstick might interfere in some way with her singing...just guessing. I've never worn lipstick, so I honestly don't have any idea what I'm talking about...so just disregard everything I just said. LOL

[@brynmilford1343]

You are correct about here sister's inputs, but her make up artist sister is Miranda not Alexandra 🙃😉

[@norse-nilsbjasa]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind You might like this 11 min interview where you get to know both Aurora more, and her sisters influence and support. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp2Xp6dtgLqkjMU and some more in next sequence kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3ecmKp_pah1b9k .

[@anthonyoneill5251]

This is one of the song she sings in her concert there's quite a few tracks on new album aurora is aurora 🤔😎

[@timithius]

The original music video for this song has nearly 400,000,000 views. Staggering, really. 🙂

[@MrTombre]

Well, the original music video to Runaway has 397 mill views 😂 but doing the Nobel live is a great pick for this one =)

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I always seem to pick the wrong versions. That's probably why I like when comments include links. Ha. I really liked this version though. I'll have to watch the other as well. Thanks

[@MrTombre]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind for this song the nobel live is the best choice so u did good =)

[@stevek7699]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Thing is, every performance has its own unique qualities. I'm sure I'm not the only person who has seen a half dozen versions of this song and others, each different, yet each imbued with Aurora's ineffable charm. Loved your reaction as allways.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

@@MrTombre Woo Hoo!!!!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

@@stevek7699 Thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying them. That means a lot to me.

[@arvidhoffgard621]

11 yo.👍 Official MV has almost 400 million views. ❤❤❤🇳🇴🇺🇸

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Arvid. Yea, I must have pulled up the wrong video. Either way, she's got a LOT of views. Good for her. I'm glad people recognize her talent.

[@MrTombre]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind actually this song got a second wind last year/ earlier this year, it became a viral hit with a Instagram filter or was it tik tok ? i dont remember but the song got so popular again that she had to postpone the release of her new album

[@mariopardillo8618]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Not the wrong video at all! The music video is lovely and creative, but THIS is live and that's the best way to see Aurora. Watch the music video later for your own enjoyment.

[@norse-nilsbjasa]

@@MrTombre I believe it was tik tok and it got a million views a day for several weeks.

[@MrTombre]

@@norse-nilsbjasa yeah it was insane numbers, but thats what quality does =)

[@nordicsailor2694]

Wonderful reaction - again! You need to react to "Murder song 54321" from the same concert! This was the first song I listened to by Aurora. Same exact video. The rest is history for me. I almost need a daily dose of her now!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. You're in luck. I have! Just check out my reaction videos and you'll see it. Thanks!

[@nordicsailor2694]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Sorry about that. Thought I had seen all your Aurora reactions! For some reason I can't get the YT notification system to work. I am subscribed to your channel. Alternate suggestion (it's a bit different an perhaps a little morbid for Aurora!): "In Boxes". There is at least one good live version floating around on YT.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

@@nordicsailor2694 Hi. Glad you found it! I had to do a check to make sure it was still there...you never know. Ha. I'll have to find that one and bookmark it. Thanks.

[@garyrobb5341]

I didn’t see this in the comments but I read that as a child she spent a lot of time alone in the forest, day and night, with the animals.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Gary. Someone else mentioned that. That would make complete sense though.

[@davidcochran6291]

Angelina and Daneliya both go somewhere and have to take a moment to come back to reality again. Angelina's performs bare foot because of a promise she made to another little girl when she was six and traveling in the Middle East. Angelina gave her shoes to a youngster who had scars on her bare feet. She sings bare foot to remind herself of that girl and she also said she will sing that way until all the children of the world have shoes.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

It's really fun to see these artists and the emotion they put into their songs.

[@davidcochran6291]

Aurora a very good songwriter and a charming vocalist and a great show. She gets involved with her music and she like to include those who have come to see her. I also wouldn't move to shut her off if she came on the radio. There are more than a few that I would skip or change the channel if they came on, but Aurora isn't one of them. What I do have is a singer who has taken this song and put her style on it that I find more appealing. Her name is Daneliya Tuleshova she is a 15 year old from Kazakhstan. She was born the same year as Angelina Jordan but six months later. Angelina was born Jan. 10, 2006, Daneliya was born July 18, 2006. That isn't the only similarity. They both have voices that belong on a singer in their 30's. Daneliya can sing many different styles but she prefers Pop and HipHop and Rap. She has covered this song and it actually came out on Aurora's birthday. One thing I must say is Daneliya doesn't sing a song unless she really likes the song and who wrote it. She will also not sing another song by a songwriter if she feels the songwriter has gone in a wrong direction. Anyway, here is the link. Daneliya's cover has also had a few views herself. She has had over 3.8 million views herself. Enjoy, react or not but pleas listen to it. You won't be wasting your time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/moPWeH2Cf9h8sNE Daneliya Tuleshova at 15 cover of Aurora's 'Runaway'.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks so much for all of that. I've already bookmarked it and will add it to the list. Maybe I'll do a couple of reactions to remakes.

[@Smaugyyy]

Yes she definitely has a great voice but is leaning more towards pop than jazz. Her first audition was very impressive also (Stone cold). With the right songs she sounds great (not always chooses the right songs though).

[@666sdkfz]

You just have to check out Auroras cover of Leonard Cohens "famous blue raincoat "

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. Yes, a couple of people have suggested that one. Thanks.

[@HalkerVeil]

She's learned to control the energy she gets from a performance so she isn't as twitchy in singing, and I think she's found a way to help the panic attacks, but she definitly puts power and energy into her performance becuase it has to go somewhere. She just channels it differently now.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I just don't want her to change anything when it comes to her music. Ha

[@HalkerVeil]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Oh all of her albums are very different. lol But it all has that Aurora feel. She likes to explore and experiment a lot.

[@HalkerVeil]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind That does remind me though... a documentary I saw about her long ago, when she was just starting out. And one of the managers she had would keep trying to make her to do stuff she didn't want to do. He would not stop getting on her about making what he called "radio songs" and it really did stink of someone trying to change her music for his own profit. In any case, she's in full control of her craft now. That's all that matters. I might add that one reason she is able to write such deep lyrics may come from some heavy life events that she has had to deal with and overcome. Stuff that most people don't have in a lifetime. One of the reasons I finally got to know her music was from similar events that happened in my life. Once I realized where she was coming from, her lyrics really started to capture me. I won't go into it here. But if interested, look up the 2011 Norway terrorist attacks. That's one event she had affect her personally. There are two others but this isn't the place to talk about it. Lets just say there is a good reason why her audience is full of both teens and old war vets alike. And everyone in between. She's a real inspiration on how to move forward in life after dealing with loss. And that makes her one of my favorite people in the world. Not just a great artist.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

@@HalkerVeil Well, at least I won't feel too out of place due to my "maturity". LOL

[@hadesmcfadden2982]

I don't believe you have, but I STRONGLY recommend a reaction to Little Boy in The Grass, specifically the Mahogany Session. Please please! :)

[@HalkerVeil]

She did write it at 11. And at the time it was about wanting to go home because she hated school. lol But over time the meaning of it changed for her.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

It's crazy how anyone at that age can come up with something like that.

[@HalkerVeil]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Yeah, I explained in my other comment on why some of that might be, without going into too much detail. She has been through some really heavy stuff for someone her age.

[@markprazoff1076]

No doubt AURORA sings in an "altered state." In this video she takes three or four breaths to come back to being aware of there being an audience. In her more recent videos, she steps in and out in a flash. Also as an introvert she initially found performing uncomfortable. Reminds me of myself when my wife first dragged me to see an acupuncturist - rather than being a human pin cushion - I would go somewhere very far away. AURORA speaks in an interview with Cheryl Waters on KEXP of feeling energy flowing through her when she sings and that over time she has learned to turn that energy into more dance like movements. When the father of American Hypnotherapy, Milton Erickson, was asked how he hypnotized people, he said he would go into a trance himself - then his client had a choice of either sitting alone in his office or of joining him. When AURORA goes into her altered state - we have the choice of joining her. Listen to how many music reactors say they went somewhere else, they were mesmerized, they forgot to stop the performance. Thanks for your great reaction.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

LOL. Hi Mark, that has to be one of my more interesting responses as of late. Thanks for all of that.

[@ridgemanron]

Odin, the Viking God up in Valhalla, has cornered the market on great female Norwegian singers, sending Aurora to one end of the musical spectrum and then sending Angelina Jordan to the other. Angelina, being barefoot is a special case, for it resulted from her at 6, when she visited the mid-east and met a poor girl in the street who was shoe less and had scarred feet, leading her to give her favorite sneakers, right off her feet, to the girl, and made a vow to never wear footwear when she performed on stage. She wants to remind people, every chance she gets, that there are many shoe less children in the world.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks for the info!

[@lillm6874]

Great reaction again 🤩 I think you’re right about the meaning of the song. When Aurora wrote this at the age of 11 she didn’t quite understand the meaning of the song, but as she grew older she knew that “home” meant home to her parents, a safe place to fall❤️ This is one of few songs that actually is about her😊 In the first years she was more insecure on stage, and she was very into her songs, so it looked like she had to wake up or shake her head after a song. After all, she didn’t want to be an artist, fortunately for us she changed her mind 😍 She still shakes her head in between. I think she’s the most captivating artists in the world 😍 Btw, Runaway official video has almost 400 million views 👍 In wintertime it gets dark very early, so many people stay inside. Then you have a lot of spare time. Aurora is self taught when it comes to singing and playing piano, so that has nothing to do with schools and things like that. Her family didn’t know about her talent until she was 13 - 14 so…😳😳 She’s just a very talented girl/woman ❤️ It can be cold in the wintertime, depends on where you live. On the west coast it’s often mild winters with little snow. I live high up in the mountains, so it can be down to about -30 degrees. But in the summertime it can be as hot as up to 30 degrees. The coldest place in Norway is a place up north called Kautokeino, the lowest temperature matured there is -51,4 degrees 🥶🥶 But it can be hot up north as well, but not as hot as 30 degrees. Where my parents live, near Oslo, it’s often around 28 - 34 degrees in the summer.😊 Could you please react to Auroras cover of Leonard Cohens “Famous blue raincoat” live at a tribute concert in Oslo 2017 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZLJYZqwhricha8 “Murder Song (5,4,3,2,1)” live at the Nobel Peace Prize concert 2015 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJmThIqKi9yLrtk

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. Thanks! I already did a reaction on Murder Song, but others have requested the Famous Blue Raincoat as well. I've already added that to the list. :) Thanks so much for listening!!! I really appreciate it. (I also appreciate the links...they help)

[@Einyen]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind She did write it at age 11-12 but then tweaked it a bit later before release. There is an old demo version on youtube that is a little different. This song went viral on TikTok last year 6 years after the release, and then she did a Genius video explaining the lyrics, and she sings it beautifully completely a cappella: youtu . be / P_-aEdRG95I In the Genius video she explains that the part about "seeing a face in the sand" and "painting a picture of you" is about seeing and remembering someone that you lost. Personally I think it might be about her godfather, because I read in an article that she lost her godfather on Christmas Eve when she was 11.5 years old, so the timeline fits.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

@@Einyen Interesting. Thanks so much!

[@joskogeler6421]

She is not there when singing. It took a long time before she realized that she makes a lot of involuntary movements when singing. Nowadays she is more prsent and moves different

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I agree fully. So interesting to watch.

[@Meine.Postma]

Aurora is so intelligent and on the autism spectrum. But her EQ is so high!

[@bobm3434]

Not a big fan of song. I think it's a very unique song.....and a run of the mill pop song. Oh well. But ..........I will appreciate it in concert, June 2 and 4th. Plus yo be written by a child....the wisdom in the lyrics is amazing.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. That's fine. There are plenty of songs that people think are the best, that I can't stand. So I get it. Appreciate the comments.

[@fangofsilver5537]