FIRST TIME HEARING Aurora - Murder Song (5,4,3,2,1) - LIVE | REACTION

[@jwhittington78]

Someday you’ll look back at this moment and think…how was I ever living a life without Aurora in it?

[@JaniceDAgostino]

She has so many stunning performances. She did a concert in a Cathedral with instruments like a harp and a choir for backup. She though, owned the stage. A fave of mine is “It Happened Quiet”, live at the Current. Another song with lyrics that mean different things to listeners. My interpretation is on the dark side. Oh and Bowie’s “Life on Mars” is a muSt.

[@Roy-mw5js]

She heard of a story of a man killing her wife in a Mercy killing. She wrote a song about it. Aurora is a true artist. Love Aurora ❤

[@marketsquareus]

she was i believe 11 or 12 when she wrote the lyrics

[@dlbwoodbury]

Her most recent album, ‘What’s Happened to the Heart’ is incredible!

[@Dannyboy.]

"Through the eyes of a child" live at Nidarosdomen would a perfect choice for a second reaction !

[@Oldperson-wt3ui]

Aurora is, IMO, the best multi talented artist out there. Thanks.

[@lillm6874]

Hear hear👍❤️🥰🥰

[@Oldperson-wt3ui]

@@lillm6874 🥰🥰😍😍❤❤

[@ta2gypsy]

I love Aurora and all her best light in "The Seed"

[@markryder8488]

She is addictive. A totally free and honest soul, no bodys fool. Smart girl wise beyond her years. Please follow her back log of songs. The Seed and Starvation are amazing

[@lynnhaller1521]

That was a shocking and stunning performance!

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Anything live from her concert at the cathedral at Nidarosdomen in Norway is spectacular…..the acoustics are divine. Eyes Like a Child is a favorite from that iconic concert.

[@winterprism9227]

I love Running with the Wolves. If Fairies exist, she is one of them. Love her!

[@christelsegbars1630]

Thanks for this one, Aurora is a fantastic singer..... hug from the Netherlands ❤

[@Roy-mw5js]

Love Aurora ❤

[@i-klaus]

AURORA always does something with me that in German is called "Kopfkino". You can roughly translate it as "head cinema". There are images and emotions that seem to come out of nowhere. Not many musicians do that with me. Greetings from the Black Forest.

[@johndennison3140]

Hands down this is one of the best live performances I’ve ever heard,to say this is special is a understatement forget your mainstream media driven rubbish this is the essence of the art of music wrapped up in one song,more Aurora is a must.❤️

[@Roy-mw5js]

Going to see her in Chicago. Day after Thanksgiving. Can't wait. A bucket list event for me.😊

[@jimenamartinez4997]

She sounds even better live 😊

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Ah….now you’re listening to one of the great discoveries I made during the pandemic, when I took a deep dive into music I did not know on KZbin. This young woman is a flaming talent….songwriter, vocalist, dancer, activist…..she is 26 now I believe and some of her latest music is damn fine……..I’m currently in love with A Soul With No King….very dark….a more mature and deeper voice….more power. She continues to evolve, and hopefully she will be a force in music for decades……long after I’m gone.

[@thehonestcritic6577]

28.

[@lillm6874]

She’s 28 now🥰

[@rusaxe4443]

She phenomenal artist.

[@Paninaro98]

Welcome to the world of AURORA, Sal! I am happy you enjoyed your first introduction to her. I hope you continue to go down the AURORA rabbit hole and explore more of her songs. AURORA is unlike any commercial and even avant-garde artist out there. She is like a pixie, her amazing vocals will chill you to the bone and her performances are often organic, raw, heartfelt and mesmerising. Her perfect harmonious synergy with the guitarist in this live rendition is simply perfect, his vocals and guitar work definitely puts this already impressive song onto another level. If you are interested to hear what some of AURORA's recent works sound like, you should then check out Cure For Me, Heathens, Everything Matters, The Conflict of the Mind. As for live performances, there is not one bad live performance you can find on the internet. To continue your AURORA journey in the live realm, you should really check out the heavenly and amazing It Happened Quiet (Live at The Current). Oh I cannot wait for your next AURORA music reaction!

[@johnytwo]

If you imagine yourself in the role of the person in the story, as Aurora did, and listen to this song again, it is really, really powerful. Imagine you persuade your beloved to kill you out of mercy not to meet the awful things (pain?) that await you.

[@franZisPaOlo]

You have to check out.... AURORA >Live "It happend quite" at the Current >Live "Lucky" at the Nidarosdomen Cathedral Concert > Live "Through the eyes of a child" at the Nidarosdomen Cathedral Concert >Live " I went too far" at Honda Stage >Live "Heathens" in Vevo >Live " Exhale Inhale" in Vivo >Live "Temporary High" in Vevo >Live " All Soft Inside" at KEXP >Live "Churchyard" at KEXP >Live "Warrior" on HAIK >Live "Animal Soul" at NRK P3 >Live "Conqueror" for Baeble Music "AURORA" :-) PURE ART AS CAN BE!!! ... and other Soundtracks Songs like from, One Piece " My Sails are Set" on Netflix , Frozen 2... Aurora also has Covers of... Boney M s- Rasputin, Scarborough Fair by Simon & Garfunkel, LaLaLa by Naughty Boy, Thank U by Alanis Morissete, Beatles - Across the Universe, Oasis - Half the world away, David Bowie - Life on Mars, Leonard Cohen - Famous Blue Raincoat, Bob Dylan - Mr. Tambourine Man, Wrecking Ball by Miley , Massive Attack- Teardrop, Believer by Imagen Dragons, God is a Woman by Ariana Grande, Golden by Harry Styles, You have to check out Auroras Concerts, >Live at the Nidarosdomen Cathedral Concert AND >Live at the Noble Peace Price Concert AND >Live at the Honda Stage Concert AND >Live on KEXP FROM AURORA :-) PURE ART AS CAN BE!!!

[@bobbywest9928]

She is amazing

[@hakanandersson1276]

Hello there. Welcome to our world. I don't usually pick this two words on singers but she is worth it all away Puriest and unique. She singa and perform that no one does. .My favorite singer by far. Peace out from Sweden ❤❤

[@ispbrotherwolf]

Welcome, I see Aurora like a Queen of the North. She is helping you to become a better person for one reason. To help other people to be better. Pay it forward....

[@timithius]

The song that introduced us all to Aurora was "Runaway". I highly recommend checking it out. I'd start with the original music video.

[@ordinaryvalley]

This is incredibly sad 😢 But what a beautiful performer and amazing voice ❤

[@warowords]

Incredible as she is in this, She is even better now., almost 10 yrs later.

[@markstuartwakeley]

Welcome to a better world and a new sub stay safe.

[@j.k.1963]

Hi Sal. I am so glad you found Aurora! Her carreer shows only growth and development from great to very, very great music! One thing, to learn fast about her musical strengt, react to her Nidarosdomen concert, 2017. You won't be bothered by copyright restrictions. And it is mindblowingly good

[@anyoung9777]

hello, hope you're having a wonderful day whenever you read this! out of the two typical starter songs, this and runaway from the same concert, you definitely reacted to the heavier one first. i definitely recommend checking her out more because she really is a triple threat with her angelic voice, heartfelt lyrics, and amazing production! ❤

[@johnytwo]

"Treat", not "threat". :)

[@mariafoslihansen7801]

Aurora Is amazing in every way. I recommend doing runaway at the same concert. Then I would love for you to check out "potion for love" or "a sould with no king" live at vevo❤

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

It’s not shown off here, put her voice is absolutely pure…..crystalline. Especially in her early performing years.

[@paulstanding8516]

I was in Stavanger, her birth place on Monday and didn't even know at the time where that's where she was from.

[@jodij6280]

Great voice.

[@rouguy1972]

Aurora is magical❤

[@elisifuentes6551]

Fierce

[@Gman9214]

Yes you must do Runaway!

[@Geralt26]

Yea, Aurora is amazing artist with a lot of great songs. Very emotional, creative and beautiful music. A lot of variation in her music too. Her lyrics are not trivial and has also often poetic quality + usually open for interpretation. It is very impressive as she write all her songs and English (as you noticed) is not her first language. She started to make music from 6 and English lyrics from 9 (but I think up do 14 even her parents did not know about it). She become Artist by "accident" - of course she has always artistic soul but she did not want to be artist. She recorded one song for parents (bought short time in studio) and someone posted it on internet without her knowledge (+other song from performance on the school ending) and then manager contacted with her asking if she would like to be an artist and sign contract. Initially she said no, but mother convinced her that she should share music and music should not be kept for herself.

[@dyazkiprit]

you have to check all of her live performance, whether for content or not, because she's amazing, and her live performance even better than the studio recording. welcome to the rabbit hole of aurora angelic voice by the way

[@louginko4432]

Can't wait to see you discovering her new single "Starvation" 😁🤯

[@JimboKM]

More Aurora!

[@bobm3434]

Been a waiting to watch you watch this. She's like a old Tiger putt, she just don't miss .no but semi seriously, if you ask her how did this happen? She will sing to you.. ." It happened quiet ". That's why she wants to see this world " through the eyes of a child". She's from Norway....not a " Queendom" Norway is her " Home". I like her new single " Starvation" but I wish she released " the blade" instead. Truly a unique Artist.. .you can not put her catalog in any box. She leans towards pop music, but she has so many non traditional pop songs and I can only describe the rest as.. AURORA music.

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

It's been a while since I've seen a reactor whose experiencing Aurora for the first time. Hopefully you will do more of her. It's worth the trip and enjoyable to watch.

[@brettwilson5473]

always best LIVE.

[@seemasyed9367]

Really loved you reaction Aurora!! And PLease Do reaction to DIMASH "SOS" as well. you will love it!!!! gracious

[@joecveteticccvetetic4068]

Dark gorgeous techno song by Scottish duet..Strawberry switchblade...GO AWAY

[@mrme123ee]

She is a music phenomena. And I am a hard rock guy, but what she does with her voice is extremely unique; POWERFUL. You will have to find a voice person to explain exactly why. But, her singing isn't "normal." She is she, and not like ANY other I have EVER heard.

[@codypendragons]

Have you ever owned a pet? When that pet gets really old, and what happens? What do you do when that happens? So that's what this song is about, plain and simple, really.

[@karlaviktoria8839]

OMG! Nice reax! Please Rabbit hole =) ♥ Welcome The Queendom ♥

[@polgara3000]

Please do Runaway with the beautiful original video... 🤩

[@russell2449]

I know a lot of fans claim that this is about a euthanasia/mercy killing, BUT when you watch her performance AND parse out some of the lyrics, I believe it's not about that at all. When you watch her acting out the lyrics, the main emotions I get are FEAR AND HORROR, the way her eyes project this and the shuddering way she moves her hands over her arms, imo if it were strictly a mercy killing, where he's saving her from the suffering of some terrible disease or such, there should be more simple sorrow and maybe acceptance, but that's not what it looks like to me (yes, it's MY interpretation lol ;?) And this one lyric sticks out for me where she says, "I know HE KNOWS that he's killing me for mercy", which could be interpreted to mean HE THINKS he's killing her for mercy - if she knew it as well, wouldn't she just say "I know he's killing me for mercy", but she chose to put it in those terms, and YES it could just be those words just fit rhythmically or poetically, but then she's very careful with the way she crafts her lyrics which makes me think this is the case. Violence against women is a global plague, and the statistics show that the vast majority of women are killed by someone they know or even love, and we've all seen the thousands of news stories about men, whether jilted lovers, mentally unbalanced co-workers/stalkers and exes killing women and using unhinged rationalizations. I've read several accounts of husbands/fathers who have lost their jobs or ruined financially and decide to kill not only themselves but also their wives and children, believing that he's saving them from the suffering of poverty, social stigma and other deranged excuses. So that's the vibe I get from this song, that it's possibly about an ex-lover or deranged stalker who is the killer, a more grim and certainly less romantic meaning than a lot of her other fans would like the story to be ;?)

[@bogdankujawka1754]

Aurora piękne zjawisko muzyczne ,glos, muzyka , niesamowity talent❤❤❤❤❤

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

THOMAS!!!!! FAR OUT!!! Thanks! More!! 😁😁

[@mavvat]

Not reading other comments but startimg whit this song is 2 tumbs up. Love from Sweden

[@ysteindrge8394]

Aurora is an awesome artist❤ Other 'norwegian artists to check out is Angelina Jordan with If I was a boy or Bad valentine and Sigrid with Strangers or Dynamite❤

[@MichaelD.-by5tn]

Aurora is very...Different 😊

[@t0dd000]

She comes from a long folk tradition and then adds her own personality to it.

[@RunarNyrud]

Great reaction! Please check out Through the eyes of a child from Nidarosdomen concert!

[@yarsheets4572]

Everybody's going to have a take on this, but this was very early Aurora, and she was experimenting with a little shock value here I think. She has a song which doesn't get much play, but which was on her first EP, called "In Boxes," in which the person singing is a murderer and cuts up her victims and puts the parts in boxes under her bed. It's all tongue-in-cheek, and a lot of fun. Both songs were, I think, just early experimentation with the boundaries of music. For fun, here is a link to In Boxes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZi7nGRjr7yJnZI

[@afrisv]

Love this performance and song, but it's a shocker as an introduction. She has so many sides to her different from this. Her early material could be a bit dark... She had no plan of becoming an artist, but started writing to deal with troubling thoughts. Introvert, very emotional and quite the empath. Also very funny and smart. Her stage banter is a mix between profound/emotional and delightful bullshit. Interviews as well sometimes. "Runaway" from the same concert is a good choice, and Aurora has also recommended that as an introduction to her music. She's evolved a lot in my opinion, but it's her most popular song after all.

[@silversong4VR]

Runaway from this same venue for the best (better than the official music video imo)

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

The genius of Aurora's writing is she intentionally composes her songs in a way that leaves the listener to interpret what they hear their own way.

[@t0dd000]

She's super impressive.

[@tx0h]

if you like good music and normally don't get it, then it is in your self interest to listen to way more of her songs, i believe. don't bet on your luck, don't sit back and don't wait.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Hopefully, Sal thinks he DOES get allot a great music from all his subs and patrons….😁. He’s been at this awhile….wide range of taste and genres.

[@anchovy48]

❤

[@juliaosborn5508]

Danish singer/ songwriter Agnes Obel is amazing and you should definitely give her a listen

[@yarsheets4572]

She also has an outstanding live performance of Runaway from this same concert. The official video is great, but this live version is a fan favorite, and well worth the listen/watch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJSaiYqNlKqbmJo

[@lillm6874]

Very nice reaction to this mind blowing performance😍 Aurora said in an interview: “Her, she didn't want to be in this world anymore, and she knew that this man would do anything for her. She asks him to kill her and he said: 'OK, I love you, I would do anything for you.' After he killed her, he became sad because she didn't move anymore and he didn't understand where she went. He didn't understand why she left and he start crying. And it is sad, because for the rest of his life, he will not understand and he will be sad." In another interview, she said: "First of all, I have a really vivid imagination. You know that these things may be happening to someone right now. It's kind of a terrifying thought. I just had to get that thought out of my head - and that's why I wrote this song. But the two characters are actually just made up in my head. I've written many songs about them - maybe I'll make a book with them." “Runaway” means a lot to Aurora, and she almost always sing it in concerts. I highly recommend the live performance at the Nobel peace prize concert 2015, it’s a fan favourite❤️🦋

[@DaLander]

Great reaction. Your road to listen to "Heilung" at some point: (optional) Aurora - Runaway: either live (same concert): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJSaiYqNlKqbmJo or the official video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpCrnYOYpLGFgpo Wardruna and Aurora - Helvegen (Live): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ_Ohah-hZ6kadE Heilung - Krigsgaldr (live): kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4PKkGuEg7WHepo Heilung - In Maidjan (live): kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ66hY1pgMuhjqc

[@mistimi765]

Great reaction, the song is about the story of a man and a woman, the woman was really sick and in pain so the man killed her out of mercy, to let the woman he loves rest and as it’s said to do no harm, and as Aurora is singing it, she’s telling the story from the woman’s perspective

[@mdj-ie7rj]

What word describes this ? This is my first time hearing her- such an incredible voice. The song reminds me of the ‘right to die’ for those suffering from terminal illness or other injury causing the sufferer to feel they are burning in hell. The decision to legally end one’s life, would be incredibly difficult for the one deciding to end it, and the other, supporting their decision. To say this wouldn’t be a mind twisting, painful decision is an understatement. If I ever am faced with the sufferers situation, I will choose 5,4,3,2,1. #RIPJackKevorkian

[@Tarkus_]

This is a pretty heavy one for an introduction to Aurora, though I think it's an absolute masterful performance. She was 19 years old here (and just turned 28 in June). The album version was actually kind of upbeat and dancy, but the deluxe version included an acoustic version. The acoustic version is actually what they used for the music video, and it eventually became the default version for all of her performances. She has many different styles (much more than what you read), and this folky style is not really common for her. If you do Runaway, I highly recommend that version from this same concert. It's the favorite version of most fans, and is actually the better introduction to her (just from a stylistic perspective). There is a very popular music video, but I think the live version is much better.

[@lillm6874]

Agreed, the live version of Runaway is so much better🥰

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Sal…..don’t know if you’ve ever seen the movie Frozen.. don’t see why you should have….You’re not in the demographic. 😉. Unless you’ve watched it with family. Aurora was the voice of the North Wind in that.

[@ispbrotherwolf]

PS: I loved that you made no comments, just drown into the music.

[@jakhaughton1800]

Listen to The Cure! Friday I’m in Love’ or ‘Just like Heaven’ you’ll be knocked out the park

[@jaythailandjay914]

Sounds like a sacrifice...

[@franciscouderq1100]

I had the same problem with the lyrics Haunting song … nonetheless

[@brentlund2272]

THE PERSON WAS DYING IN PAIN FROM CANCER>>>>>>DONE FOR LOVE !

[@Peterborough_Guy_Slots]

You wanna hear a dark song react to immortal Technique Dance with The Devil

[@joecveteticccvetetic4068]

Dark is strawberry switchblade song..Go Away

[@ggoflove7253]

🧚‍♀️ O -

[@LucyFerr000]

yo I appreactiate you actually listening to the song, not always pausing to inteject a thought, and let your face do the the reaction. xD

[@Sigma1_969]

Aurora is incredible, very talented. You should listen to her song Through The Eyes Of A Child. I believe this song, Murder 54321, is about a father who cannot bare the fact his beautiful young daughter is growing into a beautiful young woman about to face the challenges of life from young teen to adulthood.. and so has decided to spare her the horrors and take her life. Maybe like an honour/mercy killing.

[@johnytwo]

no, that would be too dark :)

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Youre teaching a new demographic with this one, Sal….

[@erice.214]

Like her music. She is a little weird though.

[@johnytwo]

I wish such weird people would be the norm :)

[@SPGhettus]

Brilliant singing, but such power in the vocals makes me miss the rest of the instruments. I would add a lot more than that acoustic.

[@juliecowen3641]

Portishead is a great group listen to their song All Mine .

[@KittyKarenpoo]

Murder Song on her album is the worst song on it. Live, however, it's really good. Recommend her songs, Through the Eyes of a Child and Lucky, both LIVE. Only listen to her live.

[@ypey1]

A bit of Stockholm syndrome going on in the lyrics maybe 😅

[@petes5041]

Can't see it mentioned, maybe it is. I believe Aurora read about a " mercy killing", the "wife" was terminally Ill and in great pain, so her " Husband" felt, because of his love, he needed to end her pain. I'm not sure if I've got that 100%, but it's along those lines.