Colm McGuinness - If I Had A Heart (Norse Version) - Fever Ray | Opera Singer Reacts LIVE

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@moronnucleosus3339]

Him, more him. He has a good range of music and voice. He does this song himself in english and it's amazing.

[@romimaximus]

Hey Maggie...greetings from Brazil !!...and i really loved your reaction video to Iron Maiden ..and could please do a reaction video to Iron Maiden - The Rime of the Accient Mariner... which for me its one the greatest songs of all time.. thank you very much 😎🤘

[@mattyost7298]

throat singing is as old as human kind is. it has no geographic bounds

[@fizzlefinch]

I have to recommend 2 bands if you like Nordic style music. Wardruna and Eivor Palsdatter. Wardruna is from Norway amd uses traditional instruments and sings in Norwegian, Icelandic and Old Norse (language of the Vikings) Eivor is from the Faroe Islands and has the most beautiful voice.

[@creationsbychancecan]

I would love you to do a reaction to Peter Hollens cover of I see Fire from the Hobbit: Desolation of Smuag. Ed Sheerhan did the original but, and it hurts me to say it, I think Peter does it better

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Maggie, will you please teach me to be cool? 🙏

[@Fatherlobster800]

Yooooo hey man your deep voice is fucking haunting. Like a dragon

[@Fatherlobster800]

Makes me feel like something huge is about to appear from some fucking mountains

[@bloochoob]

@@Fatherlobster800 😂 The Colmdragons coming over the mountains, fire breathing and growling

[@jimparis5073]

I’m not 100% sure you’re not a undercover viking after hearing this dude

[@theedivinefatality479]

I’ve watched you for years Colm I know you are actually singing but idk why it throws me off everytime and I immediately assume you’re faking, then I see your face and I just go “oh it’s colm”

[@lumberjackofalltrades]

As a fan of Mr Colm McGuiness myself, I think his voice is just actually that deep. His diction and annunciation are impeccable in every octave, I personally think he's had training but most of his voice is natural (and overlayed several times)

[@joshcox2649]

Pretty sure he's also got a degree in music as well!

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

There is a form of Norse throat singing and ive seen it demonstrated by the guy who fronts Wardruna.. he also makes and plays the viking lyre harp you see being played .. I like his rendition of the old Irish gaelic battle challenge song.. Yes girls do 🤣 they also Yoik and make other wonderful Scandi vocalisations 😜🤣

[@lkayh]

Also if you have any interest in linguistics and etymology, the phrase he keeps repeating, in English, is “give me more.” Lots of English words derive from Old Norse. Colm also has a version of Misty Mountains in Dwarvish. Good reaction!

[@johnkelly2356]

interesting fact in his videos he plays everything.

[@leekestner1554]

He is also playing all of those instrument!

[@alexpainter4169]

The bowed instrument he is using (besides the Cello) is called the "Talharpa" (also called a Tagelharpa or Strakharpa). It is a four-stringed harp instrument from Scandinavia. Translated into English, it means "Tail-Hair harp".

[@trygveulfr7513]

To think throat singing was prevalent among a lot of cultures from Mongolians, Norse, I believe Indian culture too.

[@richardlohne8595]

I'm not sure how it's spell it but there is a type of singing that Scandinavian women do called, kullning (like I said, not sure if I spelled it correctly!), you should check out!

[@mariomonasterio9454]

That was unique!! So glad to chat with you again, great extra reaction!! Sorry for the bad joke, Luke!! 🎻💖

[@lisaschuster686]

The words sky and window comes from them Vikings. And “Normandy.”

[@Damien_D1977]

Lol the look on your face 😊😊

[@MacTopher]

Way late, and no time to read all the comments, but if you want women throat singing, check out Tanya Tagaq, and Mihiringi. Two women from different continents, bringing their heritage forward

[@jamesakins5975]

This may be a little late you may have already done it but if you liked low bass listen to the trio Valhalla calling would love to see your reaction for that

[@reggae1rabbit]

If you wanna hear female growl and throat singing singing find Jinjer - Pieces or Percival Schutenbach - Choryca

[@jayef10]

I thought I had a deep voice. This guys ballls dropped but they left a crater when they landed…

[@erikrobertson1228]

Maggie, please please react to Colm's cover of The Sound of Silence! It is amazing!!

[@whysomad]

Please react to "take us home by Colm McGuinness"!!

[@lizard_king_productions]

If you think this is good, you need to see his video doing my mother told me in Old Norse!!!! You have to!!!

[@ericakasatch]

what bother's me the most is that most men can sing low notes..but he is the only one you are focusing on...because he is the best singer in most vocal ranges...prove me wrong...men have the ability..but they dont choose it..some dont sing at all..so what?...Chris Motionless can scream and sing in many ranges but i dont see you flailing around in awe over him.....stop being so damned limited

[@KazutoKirigayaYTB]

Please React Inutilismo - 2021 em uma Música 🇧🇷❤️🤯

[@richardrose7382]

I know you want to impress with how much you know, but you detract and try to belittle when you compare his singing to songs like the goldfish song….really? You do interrupt too often on this music

[@ЮрийЗагорский-я8х]

Тот случай, когда свою популярность пытаются приподнять за счет другого человека... Колм Макгиннес гораздо лучше воспринимается сам по себе, без этой кривляющейся особы...

[@travismt0349]

If you get the chance I’d recommend his Norse version of “My Mother Told Me” as well.

[@isaiahwelch8066]

She needs to hear the trio version of "Valhalla Calling" of Miracle of Sound, Peyton Parrish, and ThatBassVoice. I think Maggie would lose her mind.

[@bodar]

That cover is AMAZING!

[@TheDgamesD]

Actually Colm doesn’t split his recordings like that, it’s just swapping between the layers he’s singing, it’s rather impressive.

[@airsoftlife9081]

It is.

[@teresaritter1631]

He plays all the instruments and does all the background vocals in these videos.

[@havardiversen9490]

This song makes me want to row a boat beyond the horizon with the rest of the raid party, an axe in my belt and a shield on my back!

[@AndaraBledin]

So, hey, that instrument you think is interesting is a Viking violin. Colm is so amazing... so many instruments, and that voice! 💖

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

Called a talharpa.

[@Loafusbreadmyre]

I believe it is also known as a Bowed Lyre

[@lisaschuster686]

It’s a cello.

[@plvguedxctxr4677]

It's called a tagelharpa

[@DracosDiabolis]

Maggie, you seem to have enjoyed this one. You should take a listen to his dwarven version of Misty Mountain Cold

[@plantlord3266]

I agree-it was awesome-this guy has a deeper voice than Geoff!

[@gaffayu4395]

Actually no this is not throat singing he has a low voice that was actually his chest note

[@michaelschemlab]

Yes. Colm is an oktobass aka a basso profondo

[@gaffayu4395]

@@michaelschemlab yep 👍

[@nadiacorydon1753]

You should do his cover of hoist the colours! It’s amazing!!!

[@Tygorwylde]

Over the last three days I've binge watched every single video of yours I could find. That being said, I love your analysis and share your love of deep base as well as eclectic unique music. After watching all your videos I noticed you have done one meatloaf song... but not his most famous "Paradise by the dashboard light". Please please do this one. And as a side note I have a very eclectic eccentric band to introduce you to. I won't tell you anything about it other than it is norse and you might want to look up skaldic poetry before going in so you are a little prepared. i really hope you like it, but either way, I invite you to check out Heilung (band name) - LIFA - Krigsgaldr (album and song)

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@KorAsek453]

You should definitely react to Colm's cover of that song from The Hobbit, Misty Mountains IN DWARVISH

[@aaronburdon221]

Definitely check out more of his stuff. His version of misty mountains in khuzdul (dwarvish) is probably my favorite and is so wonderfully nerdy.

[@brotherjohnnyjones693]

If you’re never listen to Van Canto, give them a listen, a capella metal, they do have a drummer but everything else is vocals.

[@johnschneider931]

Van Canto vote

[@AlephSharp]

100% Just dont do the live performances, they have pretty bad audio

[@collinnicholasns]

Yes definitely they are a great group

[@creationsbychancecan]

Colm actually learned Old Norse I order to do this song justice. I am so happy to watch your reaction to this

[@pleasehelp2446]

Norse is the basis for many north central European languages such as Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Icelandic, Faroe, and to some extent English (we use a lot of the grammar rules). Many families from Scotland and Ireland including mine have Norse roots. Red hair is a genetic marker for Scandinavian roots as is grey eyes. I have both....

[@coy0te9]

"gef mér meirr" is going into my daily vocabulary

[@rusticmechanic9932]

all his songs are gold. his voice gives me chills and transports me to the past.

[@chaseyoung7795]

Colm is Irish, he just wanted to do this song in Old Norse. He has an amazing voice and does many different genres. I just think it's upsetting when people confuse European countries with each other and I live in the USA lol.

[@JannaWillard]

There's Inuit throat singing. I can't remember the name of the woman I've heard (it was on CBC Radio here in Canada) but I think she was from Inuktitut so that could help you find her.

[@specwarat]

I would suggest listening to Colm singing the Norse Folk Metal versions of "My Mother Told Me", and "If I had a Heart" as well. In both, he gets into a full out metal scream... this man has an incredible voice.

[@leekestner1554]

Colm graduated from uni as a composer of classical type music. He has several instrumental pieces that he wrote and recorded for the live play Critical Role (Welcome to Taldori). When Covid shut everything down and the sea shanty craze started he began to sing. His bass was always stellar but his tenor needed some work which he has worked on it and has become absolutely amazing. He lives in a rural section of Ireland that it often takes him 6 hours to upload a video. So dedication.

[@peterdawson2403]

Icelandic is the closest spoken language to Old Norse.

[@armenhovhannisyan5505]

evocative baritone? Uhhhh.... Haha, there is no throat singing here. Pure chest voice. Yeah. He's a bass, and yeah, that's what he sounds like in the lower register.

[@ferdinandvonschill4512]

Since he is Irish and a ginger the chance is pretty high that he has Viking ancestors. The red hair in Ireland and Scotland is brought into the local gene pool by the Norwegians during the Viking Age and the High Middle Ages.

[@sillygoblin0156]

Basically throat singing was found in three places in the ancient to medevil world Mongolia, Scandinavia, and Tibet.

[@mollydunn7646]

have unsubscribed because you talk too much and it spoils the enjoyment of the song, which I happen to like a lot ,

[@stalkerdavida6240]

Look At His Voice In The Hobbit - Misty Mountains (In Dwarvish)

[@johndavis6119]

Heilung uses throat sining. There are some recordings of Mongolian women using it too.

[@candybonhomme5915]

Canadian Inuit women are famous for their traditional throat singing.

[@JayMan2456]

you should see Colm McGuiness Misty Mountains (Dwarvish Version). Also the 3 stringed instrument he is playing is called a tagelharpa from what I have been able to research on the instrument its a Nordic stringed instrument.

[@isaiahwelch8066]

As a fan of D&D livestream Critical Role, I will say this: Colm McGuniess is a master musician. Love his stuff! By the way, Maggie, you need to check out a song called "Valhalla Calling -- Trio Version". This song has Miracle of Sound, Peyton Parrish, and a singer called "ThatBassVoice." The singer ThatBassVoice is named Eric, and from what I can find, he has a 10-octave range, and is the lowest voice I've ever heard. If what I've found is true, he would have the largest range of any vocalist in the world, as well as the deepest bass voice in the world. Lastly, Maggie, "Norse" is synonymous with "Viking" -- of which I am a descendent. I am both Irish and Viking, and I can say, this is exactly what I would expect from someone who would live the old Norse, the old Viking, lifestyle.

[@DEliassen]

Lovely/awesome/quirky/extra reaction as always, Maggie! As these lyrics go: "More, give me more, give me more", please! ❤🎻

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thank you!! Can't wait to see you tomorrow! 🥰

[@DEliassen]

@@maggiereneemusic I should be able to catch a song or two before bed 🙂🤞

[@maggiereneemusic]

🥰

[@whysomad]

It's actually a more of a "Norse Chant" than "throat singing"

[@peterdawson2403]

Scandinavians did throat singing too.

[@donaldk.macbaird5248]

If you have not seen it you should watch The 13'th Warrior it is about Viking Norsemen

[@gvonhellsing2]

This is some old school rappen by some really big Samoians, Boo Yaa Tribe - Psyko Funk early 80's. like to see you a reaction on them.

[@plantlord3266]

If you want to hear a powerful song done by a German group (this in english) listen to "Warriors of the World United" by Feuerschwanz" it is one of the most powerful videos/music I have ever seen-course being a person who wore armor/weapons of course I would love it!

[@maggiereneemusic]

🤘🥰

[@leslieholland7843]

Lzzy Hale on The Hu's Song of Women absolutely mimics if not actually throat sings. I don't think you've covered this, but it might be time now. This song is interesting, but not something I'd turn to often.

[@MerakiPLyhne]

Whether he breathes or not, I'm still fascinated by his Rattling bog (Irish tune) because seriously, it sounds like he doesn't! That and "Humors of Whiskey". Both incredible! And, of course, Phantom of the Opera - Music of the night. That last note?

[@ashutoshsahoo5801]

React to Dan Vasc covers He is a metal singer And he has incredible vocal range.

[@tompearce8173]

Probably been said already (as I am super late to the party) but the similarity to Mongolian throat singing is to be expected as the ancient Norse culture was also a predominantly oral culture when it came to story telling, both myth and history so the use of vocal effects would have been the norm (it’s like typing in ALL CAPS in the digital age to get a message across). 😊

[@MarkClements-zr9sq]

If you watch even 1 episode of "Vikings" on H U L U, you can hear how this sounds in English. There are multiple artists singing (covering) this in English. Basically, Old Norse or Norse refers to "Northmen" or "Vikings". This covers a major part of the history of Europe and the rest of the world.

[@johnfarrell5625]

What to react to - here's my list for you - Kondja Mia by Yamma Ensemble. Lyfjaberg by Wardruna. Trollabundin by Eivor Palsdottir. Wayfairing stranger by Rachel hardy.

[@stuartfaulds1580]

heh, how about a song in Dwarvish

[@garywheble4534]

It is quite possible that the Norsmen Vikings to you and me traveld down rivers that took them through what is now Ukraine into the black sea and onwards to Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire where they were hired on as a mercenary guard what is Byzantine emperor in this Duty play might have clashed with the Mongols well my most likely did so they could have picked up throat singing from captive Mongols

[@bronsonleach3573]

Colm doesn't throat sing it is just chest fry. However yes there are female throat singers. It doesn't come from fry like you try. Think grit when you belt that is where it comes from that is why it is loud.

[@ionized_salmon6417]

This isn't actually norse, the old norse language died a long time ago, the closest we have is the current version of icelandic, which is what he's singing here. all we have of norse is a few small pieces of writing, but it's so little we don't actually know exactly how they sound

[@DjurrenArt]

Hello chills down my spine! That was epic, especially with having earphones on.

[@sine-nomine]

If you read aloud the IKEA catalogue in this key and tone, you will summon ... interesting beings.

[@mikeyv7360]

You can not see that which isn't there. (Speaking of course of Colms eyebrows) ♡

[@jakehenderson1271]

You need to react to Anoana by hielung if you want true chills do it you won’t be disappointedly

[@unrb7197]

Have you tried Diana Ankudinova "can't help falling in love"?

[@hansjohansson4173]

Wtf. Mongolian? Are you American? Well ok

[@unrb7197]

That's funny you remind LP))) yes they got sounds in their souls )))

[@brunolapointe66]

Listening you at 10:08, now I want to hear you sing a cover on that song(in whatever language you want, I'm sure it'd be great!)

[@seamusderby169]

The square string instrument is a talharpa. It's similar in tuning to a cello

[@beanboy7997]

First baby

[@Brickwall4769]

Colm would be good at storyline voices for video games

[@johndavis6119]

Now I've got gold feeesh stuck in my head

[@melr.9092]

I love this recording which is what brought me here... but @ 9:48 you mention LP, who I'd not heard of... so, I jumped down the rabbit hole... and FELL in LOVE!! Thank you.

[@MartinLopez-ge8rh]

Finally. Colm mcguiness in the Maggie House

[@allglorytothefather4186]

I feel killing some frost giants listening to this god among mortals

[@nevalsamaroo4724]

Try the bass gang's version of If i had a heart

[@rangered2010]

Now let us sail away and crush our enemies!

[@Quintainuim]

you really don't have to make some odd expressions to make sound like this

[@darkstar4977]

You’d be surprised the sound you can make without moving your facial muscles at all. I can reach a very low pitch without much effort but if i tilt my head down it helps with singing even lower. (In the same way people do it to make themselves sound like their crying a bit when giving a half hearted apology 😂)

[@bobbycurl9431]

Your comments are rude. I wish you knew more.

[@enki4589]

Just think how good your kids would sing!!!

[@lisaschuster686]

Doesn’t she hear “Give me more, give me more”?

[@iamragnarok7478]

Not throat singing just low note.

[@enki4589]

The Chello is amazing!

[@patprice6083]

Yes women do throat sing too

[@sethdurais2477]

Recent sub due to this vid. Your energy is effing contagious 👌

[@maggiereneemusic]

Awesome, thank you!

[@unrb7197]

Yes, the "epic bases")))

[@otakumagnet8106]

Norsemen were VIKINGS!

[@peterdawson2403]

The one instrument is called a talgaharpa.

[@TheHeartlessHero]

It drives me NUTS watching reactors pause the video 50 times. Mildly infuriating at times because the pausing ruins the reaction. I feel like her reactions would have been different if she didn't keep pausing