Faroese Eivør Pálsdóttir FIRST REACTION "Tròdlabùndin" (from the album "Trøllabundin"

Link to original video:
• Eivør Pálsdóttir: Tròd...

[@BrimirMe]

Eivør is wonderful. Good reaction as always. This was the right song to start with, if you want react more to her. I commend the person who suggested it. This was shot in western Norway, but Eivør is from the Faroe-islands (Føroyar), which was mostly settled by people from western norway. These isolated islands lie between England, Iceland and Norway. Faroese is comparable to 1300s norwegian. If you are looking for music you probably won't hear otherwise, I have many suggestions from within nordic countries... For now I'll limit myself to music comparable to Eivør and a little extra on the end. My first suggestion to each artist, is usually their first hit and best starting point to get into the artist. If you only want a single song from an artist, I suggest you pick one by the description you like the most. CELTIC (ish)- Vamp A norwegian folkband with much irish inspiration, and they played here at the same concert (ft. Eivør): Tir n'a noir - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2irgmSLYtp6l7c NORSE - Wardruna/Aurora I'm sure you'll get plenty of suggestions of Helvegen by Warduna ft. Aurora, and maybe you already have. This could be called reimagined old norse music. This is also old style norwegian language mixed with even older style. This version has fairly accurate ENGLISH subtitles. The singer from Wardruna also composed much music for the tv-series "Vikings". kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ioan96ftp0Zq8 Don't worry about the guy in blue, he was taken out on a boat later that night and never seen again. SAMI - Mari Boine If you want to go into a more "tribal" style, try Mari Boine, Sami from northern Norway. Does traditional samijoik and songs, mixed with modern jazz, rock and world style music. She has done collaborations with native americans and other cultures as well. Gula Gula - Her big break from 1989. No video. Live versions either don't do her justice or are very long: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGS8fpKZo9mSndE Eagle Brother - Live at Oslo Opera 2009 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaHVnWN5eqisoaM NORDIC -Various The swedish/norwegian art of cow-calling (There's descriptions in english), cute and fun, about 5mins total: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHfJdppqgMxnnq8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIq8dIOurNF0ZqM kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWWyhKKChKiCidE Hedningarna This is a band you should/could get really into if you like world music. It is a swedish/finnish band combining traditional swedish/norwegian style music with finnish/karelic/eastern (usually finnish vocals) and much more. Brilliant and passionate musicians and instrumentmakers. Their albums have often quite different styles, and also within each album, so it's really hard to choose. Unfortunately there are no good musicvideos and few good live-versions, this limits my suggestions. Täss'on Nainen - From third (breakthrough?) album (1994). Just sound with lyrics and english translation. Quite "tribal". kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6SnmHWtbdSsY7c Veli - one personal favorite, just sound, but demonstrates some of their range: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYiYgomLjtlojdE Mitä Minä - ok song, one of few good live recording s kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGO0knd8rKqrb6M Hedna - New (2017) with selfmade instruments - questionable video/sound quality, but awesome: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaauZ36GpMhsaKc Gåte A norwegian band mixing rock and traditional melodies and lyrics. Quite young musicians and an exceptional singer who was 17 when their first album was released. Sjå attende (look back/behind you) - musicvideo from 2nd album. The singer is 19 here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXu9cpumnsyHqJY OTHER - Kaizers Orchestra, non-traditional norwegian band you might like, but never hear otherwise: I have seen many claims, that Tom Waits said this band was a favorite of his. Unfortunately I don't know if it's true, but they have strong similarites in style. Very dramatic and stylistic with pump-organ and gas-mask as trademarks. Lyrics are excellent, but in norwegian. You tell me what genre it is :) Ompa til du dør - First hit from first album 2001. No Video , but english translation on screen. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpaYeJagbrqXhq8 Hjerteknuser (heartbreaker) - ENGLISH SUBTITLES - Heartbreaking song from "Violeta, Violeta", a three-album story. It's about the incredible life of Violeta and her family up till she's about age 14. I have yet to watch this without crying, as it resonates too much with stories of my life. I fear I'm not alone, as it was for some reason a core piece in the memorial-concert after the Utøya-massacre. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bovOd4ukopKFhLM Begravelsespolka - excellent video, also from Violeta... - typical Kaizerstyle - needs no translation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZjQo59vjtpsqbM Warning! If you read any of this, I might make other suggestions... and certainly if you request.

[@smylyface]

I may lose myself in this world for a while. Thank you!!! 💕💕💕💕💕

[@BrimirMe]

@@smylyface I recently found a cover to the song Eagle Brother (Goaskinviellja) I mentioned above, performed by a much younger artist. I think it's fantastic. Its style is perfect for a reaction and I think it's perfect for you. I am really torn, because I would love to see you do the original as well. There are far too few mature women being promoted in music. What is special about this cover is that it's a "Spontaneous acoustic take, from a beautiful rooftop terrace in Valparaíso, Chile" and only accompanied by accordian (which by itself is special, but goes amazingly well together). Just imagine walking around in the back-alleys there and hear that music from the rooftop... VILDÁ: Goaskinviellja - Eagle Brother (by Mari Boine): kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2a1apdoiriIgqc

[@MichaelJohnson-kq7qg]

Also - Heilung. Either Traust or Krigsgaldr would be good places to start.

[@allano937]

The faroe islands are between Iceland and Scotland , not England.

[@gammeldansken]

@@smylyface Thanks for the reaction, I love learning how different music affect different people :) Please react to Heilung - Krigsgaldr LIVE

[@Mickelina81]

OMG, OMG, OMG!!!! I've been trying g to get reactors to notice her FOREVER!!! Thank you!!!! She does amazing English songs as well. If you dont have time to react to them, I BEG you to just listen to Falling free (live version), Bridges, True love (live version) and Far away. They are sooo beautiful

[@caythorgrimson]

falling free brings tears to my eyes love that song

[@shaunpierce4174]

I found Falling Free live purely by chance a few days ago and was entranced by her and her incredible vocals, so much so that I have ordered two of her albums.

[@KnuYorker]

Left me speechless! Her voice was exquisite.

[@r4b3]

I see especially this video 2 years ago and up from this, I'm in love 😍 Absolutely stunning and for me the best version

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Spellbound (Tròdlabùndin) Spellbound I am, I am The wizard has enchanted me, enchanted me Spellbound deep in my soul, in my soul In my heart burns a sizzling fire, a sizzling fire Spellbound I am, I am The wizard has enchanted me, enchanted me Spellbound in my heart's root, my heart's root My eyes gaze to where the wizard stood

[@larryc3860]

her beautiful, mystical voice echos through the valley and fjords, floating on the air...........

[@Monscent]

Thanks for appreciating nordic culture!

[@joh3295]

It means "spellbound" Our all time best faroese singer:)Faroe Islands

[@j.lahtinen7525]

Eivør is amazing! It's a pity more reactors have not found her - I'm hoping your reaction starts the ball rolling! 😊 She has one of the most amazing voices out there. She also has songs in English. I hope you'll react to this: Eivør - Falling Free (Live at the Old Theater in Torshavn) It's an amazing performance.

[@Jsarson1976]

J. Lahtinen She is an amazing artist and her last 4 albums have been all different but love all her recent music.

[@Mickelina81]

And another thing, this is also Scandinavian traditional music and it's amazing how traditional or tribal music if you will is pretty similar all over the world

[@valeriy8502]

@Ral Deform More likely they picked up this technique from Sibrrian neighbours which whom they had a lot of contact and trade with. Nordic tradition is more influenced by Finno-Ugric cultures than other Indo-Europeans due to shared environment. Though they did colonize Greenland where there are Inuit people.

[@valeriy8502]

@Ral Deform interesting, I will have to look into that. I know native haplotypes are found insmsll quantities in Icelandic populations.

[@kevinneal7370]

Kevin Neal Simply beautiful ! The setting, her voice, just everything about this is wonderful.

[@ShanLiB]

Loved this. Thank you for reacting. I so glad that you take these risks. I appreciate your strength.

[@thxb2god]

I enjoy your reactions. Regarding whether the "tribal sense" is something someone is born with: The idea made me sort of chuckle a little bit. I also have a Native American heritage and I am registered with our tribe. It seems to me that every human naturally has a tribal sense; because it's largely based on family affiliation--in the way that a clan is family, but on a scale bigger. There are so many ways a person can be denied their own heritage and become disconnected--economic or political circumstances, personal or societal tragedy. When that happens, people just gravitate toward other people they can connect to. They sort of learn who they want to belong to, a family (if you will) of their own choosing. When you have a group of people who have shared interests, who respect and honor each other, who defend and support each other, who mentor and cheer each other...voila! A tribe! And by the way, thank you for putting yourself out there as a reactor for us, so we can experience the joys of hearing something wonderful along with you.

[@VerchielxKanda]

I love your reaction! Just imagine living in that area and hearing that magical voice through the valleys...

[@KnuYorker]

Languages of the Faroe Islands. The official language of the Faroe Islands is Faroese. The Faroese language is a Germanic language which is descended from Old Norse. Faroese is similar in grammar to Icelandic and Old Norse, but closer in pronunciation to Norwegian.

[@mr.sudbury3856]

KnuYorker I am from the Faroes. We sound nothing like Norwegian

[@scanor]

@@mr.sudbury3856 indeed. as a norwegian I'd have to agree. Faroeese to me sounds more Icelandic, albeit different. However I find Faroeese easier to understand than Icelandic

[@patriciamayhew6321]

Faroese is the closest living language to the Old Norse spoken by the Vikings from 793 AD to 1066 AD. It is most closely related to modern Icelandic. Eivor sang the TV show theme song and tracks for the TV show The Last Kingdom.

[@jamescoler866]

Good folk singing is tremendous in all cultures. She is awesome. These songs kind of awaken something deep in our aboriginal past.

[@BUKCOLLECTOR]

She’s my favorite female vocalist. Speaking of Lord Of The Rings, please begging of you to KZbin “ eivor may it be” ( Lord Of the rings). Performed with full orchestra in a concert hall in front of thousands AND QUEEN OF DENMARK!!! Beyond incredible!!! She’s from the small Faroe island and when she gives a performance virtually the whole island of about 600 show up. She has an angelic voice so unique , so mystical , so magical, so entrancing so hauntingly beautiful as you just found out. It she can rock! Here are 2 in English That blew me away: : “ Eivor Palsdottir Wake me Up” ( 7: 11 duration) it’s in English and she kills it with celestial high notes and emotional impact. It’s about her longing to wake up from this earthy dream and reunite with a lover that left her with this heart-wrenching longing. ( and oh boy does her voice scale the ethereal heights). This vocalist has already become in my favorite top 5 female vocalists of all time! Of all time!!! And I just discovered her less than a month ago. How on God’s earth did i ever overlook this world class vocalist. Watch the drummer go crazzzyyy. Eivor “ free falling” ( the one that’s 6:47 duration) It’s on the island but inside I believe a restaurant seating capacity ( when the camera panned the audience) probably 300 lucky lucky souls to witnessed this beyond amazing performance. She put it on KZbin about 3 years ago and very few views and likes. If she performed it in America and there were 50,000 in attendance , all 50,000 would be screaming and yelling for a long time during and after the performance. The strobe lightening, post production camera work, her otherworldly vocal is beyond belief. At the end she hits notes that are so celestial so mystical so heavenly that even the great Dimash couldn’t execute with the emotional impact and purity that Eivor does. And a band member on drums was really into it! is a sight to behold. Excuse my excitement but whenever I discover an amazing vocalist I can’t control my emotions. I was one of the very first to discover and highly recommend (before the masses reacted to): Morissette, Daryl Ong, Dimash, ( best pop-op vocalist in the world), Diana Ankudinova, , Park Hyoshin ( best ballad vocalist in the world) , Park Ki Young ( one of the best female vocalists.. as good as or better than So Hyang ), Forestella ( best male vocal harmony group in the world). Lara Fabian ( adagio, broken bow) All love, Al

[@AnitaAnneLloyd]

Eivor is singing to the gods and is spellbound by their wisdom and all the beauty around her. She is a genius, maybe a goddess herself.

[@martinpitts3861]

It should be mentioned, perhaps, that this isn't a traditional folk song but an Eivor original which, I think, makes it even cooler. While having elements of traditional styles it's also very uniquely her own. Also the breadth of her work over the past 20 years is really something. Television scores, folk, jazz, opera, pop, rock, electronic, grunge, a few songs even with a slight country tinge. I only discovered her last year. It's taken way too long for her to break out here in the States.

[@jarlemalmin]

What is amazing... she is singing live. I havent heard many that have sounded so good live.

[@In.Somnia]

This song is trance inducing. Thank you for another great introduction!

[@BrimirMe]

Tròdlabùndin means "spellbound" or trollbound if you will. Troll refers here, not to the mythical beings (Trolls), nor the not-so-mythical internetvariety, but magic. It's easy to see that "bundin" has the same stem as "bound". It is a reminder of how closely related the two languages actually are.

[@Jsarson1976]

Eivor has had so many great song and albums she never disappoints.

[@bennymyers6397]

Hi Sandy, Try Wardruna and Aurora, the song is called Helvegen! You will get the same vibes! SKÅL

[@irishgrl]

Benny Myers yes, that’s the best version. As talented as Eivør is I prefer Aurora’s collaboration.

[@rolandwidmer6354]

Eivør is wonderful, inspiring and amazing and ... a really nice person!! I was lucky to see her just recently on her Solo-Tour (in Basel, Switzerland). I was standing about 4m away from her in that small but fitting location, it was truly out of this world. Her voice has something cleansing, it's so pure, enchanting and beautiful. And - a little side story - she got people's attention after her first song by asking the ladies in the room for a nail file, since one of her nails broke a bit ... :-) So, she stood there, in the spot light, smiled, and took her time to do her nail :-) Then with a cute ThankYou she continued with her performance. I guess all the men in the audience were "Group hug with Eivør!!" - I really can't wait to go to see her again live (with a nail file in MY pocket ...)

[@IraRobinson]

Just wanted to say, amazing reaction! I also come from family that had to abandon their "nativeness" when they were moved from here in Indiana to the reservation in Oklahoma. We are Miami (Miaamiaki), and there is a deep separation between those who stayed here, and those who chose to go. It's sad, and unfortunate. Most of my family doesn't acknowledge those native roots, but I do, and my kids do. There really IS something primal to Eivør's music, and that steady drumbeat, the vocalizations, etc, really touch that primal part of all of us. Dare I say especially those who are so recently connected to the primal, indigenous roots? I don't know. I know I love it though. :) Anyhow, just wanted to throw it out there that I appreciated what you had to say with it all. Have a great day!

[@KnuYorker]

Faroese = from the Faroe Islands. Her name is Eivør Pálsdóttir

[@BUKCOLLECTOR]

Wish I was there. My inner spirit went haywire crazy !! Great tribal primordial vibes. Atmospheric mesmerizing hypnotic recognizable vocal prowess. Scenery to die for. Best ethnic rendition since Diana Ankudinova “ river”. Love these unique tribal songs. Please react privately if not publicly. to “Wake Me Up” you’ll be entranced. She sings it in English And “ falling free” ( she ends in a note that equals Dimash’s. Great performance and imagery ( lighting). Reminds me of Nightwish symphonic Metal. Al

[@ericj.w.ruijssenaars3421]

The first Eivør song that I heared yers ago... I had the same reaction. Whoaaah.... May I suggest: Eivør - Falling Free (Live at the Old Theater in Torshavn)? First time on your channel, subbed and liked : ) Blessings from the Netherlands

[@enasriel6002]

If you like her, you can react to her songs : - Í tokuni 🤩 - Silvitni - Verd Minn 🤩 - Min Modir - Salt 🤩 She also made the original soundrack of the film The Last Kingdom !

[@AnitaStewart405]

I always knew I was tribal but my family stories did not indicate that I was. It wasn't until I had DNA done that I found out that I was part Sami / Saami. Then the connection to the Earth, music, nature, art, animals...and even pagan ritual...all made sense.

[@1thomson]

I was delighted to hear you speculate about "tribal" affiliations at the end of your piece. As one of the other commenters said, we all have them, especially the ones we choose ourselves (in ancient times, my own ancestors fought as a family group, painted themselves blue, and ran into battle naked; and when they've had enough to drink, they still do). With respect to this video, however, I commented on another reviewer's review that this performance sounded vaguely Native American, and some other readers felt that way as well. I'm not sure what musical elements made me think that, but clearly, there's something there that resonates with more people than just me and you. I wonder what it is? JT

[@superchargenurse]

the faroe islands..beautiful place but cloudy and rains all the time lol

[@deeohgee4574]

It is amazing that 2 such voices exist on Earth at the same time...curious?...please hear DaiQing Tana...Silent Sky is a wonderful place to start!

[@steinarthomassen3251]

NORWAY..of cause..😊💟

[@mads-juliusanderssen5748]

Eivør from the same concert in western Norway feat. the band Vamp w/their song "Tir n'a Noir" (again inspired by Irish folk): kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2irgmSLYtp6l7c Apparently the crowd was there for a Vamp concert, explains the full band set up on stage, and they had Eivør with them to contribute on (at least) Tir n'a Noir + this solo guest performance, guess that's why the crowd looked as "spellbound" as many of us from her performance In this song Vamp sings in 🇧🇻 while Eivør sings her parts in 🇫🇴 The concert was also sent in its entirety on NRK (Norwegian public broadcaster)

[@valeriy8502]

It's borderline native, Inuit but not much of that is done farther south. Throat singing tends to be an arctic tradition.

[@valerune192]

Eivør is Scandinavian. From the Faroe islands.

[@xXSkyBlingXx]

ValeRune The Faroe Islands isin’t part of Scandinavia 😊

[@Steff2929again]

@@xXSkyBlingXx True, but the people is Scandinavian. Mainland Scandinavians live on the Scandinavian peninsula and in Denmark, Insular Scandinavians live on the Faroe Islands and in Iceland. So it's proper to describe a Faroese person as being Scandinavian. Keep in mind that physical geography and human geography are different disciplines.

[@alfogel3298]

Hope you are safe and well. Just watched and listened to Evior perform a Billie Holiday song and beyond a shadow of a doubt the best rendition and Cover ever of Billie Holiday’s “ Gloomy Sunday” performed in English after dark in some studio or night club. Brought me to tears. If not publicly, you must react privately by YouTubing “Eivor & Ginman after dark gloomy Sunday” ( click 5:11 Version posted by AlruneR.). No one as yet has reacted. Deserves a million watches. All love in isolation from Miami Beach, Florida, Al

[@buza1300]

The Country are Norway!

[@walthorn9855]

It's almost Chamanic sound, native american, Celtic.... Listen all Eivor songs with "The Last Kingdom" TV serie

[@youngh.5690]

I would really appreciate it if you can answer my question. As a reactor, how do you do choose what songs to react? There are so many great clips? You must like a lot of them.

[@smylyface]

Of course. People send me requests and links to things they want me to react to. I try to make sure I do requests from a bunch of different subscribers so I have a variety of artists for people to enjoy along with me. I have a few artists that I react to regularly because I love them so much. Sometimes I decide who to listen to based on my mood that day too... I know rock music is usually high energy so if I need a boost I will see what rock bands have been requested. If I need to relax and meditate I navigate towards Huo Zun and Zhou Shen. If I want goosebumps I know Dimash will always deliver. I don't think I have a set system, just a very long list of songs that gets longer with the more reactions I do. 😂😂 I hope that answers your question. Sometimes I can be as clear as mud.😜

[@youngh.5690]

@@smylyface Thank you. It was so kind of you to take your time to explain.

[@royjohansen7472]

👍😊❤️

[@Seiferboi]

If you wanna avoid copyright issues, you can also pause the video you're watching and tell the viewer what you think so far. This works well with the parts that give you goosebumps and such. And regardless of whether your great grandmother gave up membership to the tribe in the government's view, she and all of you are still Native American regardless. No human can take that away from you! 😀👍

[@mr.sudbury3856]

Føroyar ❤️

[@johnred3902]

Another great artist from the Faroe Islands is Konni Kass. Amazing new video out. Konni Kass - Boy.

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Goosebombs.....time for Wardruna/Aurora/Heilung/SKÁLD/Faun ......

[@johickey3158]

good call, also look at Kulning its all good ancient stuff

[@j.lahtinen7525]

Oh, another Eivør suggestion, if you like Kate Bush - she did a wonderful cover of Kate Bush's "Hounds of Love" 😊

[@Monscent]

There are alot of similarities between old norse/sami/scandinavian folk singing and native american music. I mean just look into jojk or kulning.

[@Bjarmarsson]

"Troll-bound" is the title, Eivor is very spacial and you are right she Sings with the Soul. (You reminded me of Mona Lisa when you were watching :D ) You mentioned the Lords of the Ring .. here is Eivør Pálsdóttir - May It Be (Lord of The Rings) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2XPnYlpZd9_Z7s ~ OneLove ~ JBB

[@rosegoi360]

More from Eivor, please! :D Eivor- Nú brennur tú í mear live. The title means "You are burning in me" If you want more of that native american/celt vibe, this is the song. the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKnMpqqMpbSdotE

[@CorvosDan]

you look a lot like the beautiful Thyra character from The Last Kingdom series. I'm 🇧🇷.

[@BUKCOLLECTOR]

You’ll want to react to the following : “ May it be” ( lord of the rings) in front of the princess of Denmark and a large audience.

[@arcticrunning8370]

dóttir means daughter of Pál.

[@rolfjohansen5376]

now you can take Tir'na'Noir sung by Eivør ... same concert

[@jegmagterdetikke]

I know.. Shes insanely beautiful and skilled.. Its stupid

[@samsonlassen1296]

I want to hear the story

[@mads-juliusanderssen5748]

For more traditional Scandinavian music, highly recommend this great "modern interpretation" of a Sami joik by Ella Marie Hætta: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZXTg3h7pZKohdE Samis are indigenous people originating further North in Norway (and Scandinavia), and joik their fascinating traditional "chanting singing style" deeply rooted in nature

[@mads-juliusanderssen5748]

Here's her final (and winning) performance in the same live TV show Stjernekamp where established 🇧🇻artists compete in different genres: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKCWfnx6pZyircU

[@BlackMetalViking]

Wonder if you would like Heilung Alfadhirhaiti.

[@buza1300]

Here are another Norwegian girl to chek out:Sigrid-Dynamite(Acustic)

[@rayharley597]

She's Faroese; married to a schoolmate of a friend of mine who is Danish but grew up in the Faroe Islands.

[@jamescoler866]

Gotta be Norwegian old norse stuff.

[@jegmagterdetikke]

James Coler shes from the Faroe Islands 😂

[@langtidsminne]

The place is Norway, but she is Faroese and sings in Faroese which is like a mixture of Norwegian and Icelandic.

[@florisvansandwijk6908]

You might also want to react to this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5O2oKN6n76mkKM

[@bjornadell2748]

Please react to Eivör again and this time this song kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX-zepd9d9Nqg5Y Enjoy! Truly enchanting song

[@thenordic4122]

Speak in portuguese= Olá! in inglish, Hello!

[@Nofilter1976]

The word your looking for is tribal. You hear and compare to native American because this is the tribal sound it doesn't matter which side of the earth you are from.

[@John-gv2ug]

Not celtic but viking.

[@Dr.VonBraun]

It’s neither Celtic nor Native American. 🙄

[@jericoba]

Sorry about hearing about denouncing your roots and culture. I'd say she's still a member of the tribe. Other people can't decide how other people should live.

[@thegreatdamiano8565]

'native Americans' aren't the only tribal or shamanistic culture.... go back in time so too were your ancestors

[@jesikats712]

every ancestry is tribal...

[@acrosswater9041]

Native american vibe ? What the hell ? Doesn't make any sense.