FIRST TIME hearing Aurora - Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1) (LIVE)

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[@stewartpartridge8345]

I'm 67, have loved music all my life - and am just enjoying the shock of feeling like a teenager experiencing some radical and new music unlike anything I've heard before in my life. Just "WOW". Great reaction, Adam, to an unbelievable performance from Aurora.

[@Sapphie02]

I love to watch people react to AURORA and see her bring joy to them, and i can promise you every song you react to from her ill be here each time and leave like.

[@AdamStraughan]

Jahannie Ayala She’s incredible 😁

[@MrTombre]

i saw her say in a interview its a really sad love story from the victims perspective, but she has also said that songs may change meaning as she is growing older and gain experience, one theory i like about the song which i find fitting with what she stands for is that the woman is mother earth and the man with the gun represents the human race so thats the theory that stuck with me =)

[@AdamStraughan]

I like this theory a lot!

[@Moctop]

I don't think that holds up. In the song he's unwillingly killing her for mercy...mankind are killing the planet for greed, and not against our will.

[@W4rr4X]

@@Moctop Agreed, could see it the other way around though, the child being humans, and the person holding the fun being the Earth, killing humanity to spare its from its own undoing.

[@testpattern23]

yeah aurora is incurably deep beyond her years

[@Einyen]

Do you have a link to the article or video interview? I always wanted to read/hear her explanation of Murder Song.

[@jessicahaasbroek5522]

She gives me goosebumps with every song she sings. I've never liked all the songs from a single artist, but She is just blowing my mind and soul wide open. AMAZING!!

[@jessikaglover8680]

The way you close your eyes when she starts singing. Thats me everytime she sings. Ethereal. Gives me chills.

[@McsDanhi]

Please the next one "through the eyes of a child" (vevo lift UK) !!

[@strwbrrygutz8053]

Yes

[@JogadordeMG]

Yes 2x

[@johnlovenhill1]

‘I went to far’ live on the Honda stage. And listen to the intro ... typical aurora!

[@Abbadonhades]

The male singer is Odd Martin Skålnes. He's an artist in his own right, and has also been a producer on her albums. On Auroras first album she disagreed with her manager Geir Luedy about using the song "Conqueror." Afterwards she expressed her feelings this way: " If I have to release music I'm not satisfied with again, I'll quit." She has her own creative vision, and will not let it be compromised. I've already given you my favourite songs on another of your Aurora reactions, so I won't repeat myself. I don't know what inspired this song, but I get the same vibe that I got from Nick Cave's duet with Kylie Minogue on " Where the wild roses grow ."

[@StewNWT]

what was the disagreement do you know? Was she in favour of using the song as a single or against it? I'm thinking against it as i've always felt it's one of her weaker songs that is kind of a nothing burger compared to the rest of her work

[@Abbadonhades]

​@@StewNWT I think "Conqueror" was the choice of the record company, that they may have felt had the strongest commercial appeal. I would speculate that Aurora herself wanted to include other material, but was denied by the record company. The documentary "Once Aurora" shows that she has some intense negative feelings connected to "Conqueror", hoping to avoid performing it at all.

[@StewNWT]

@@Abbadonhades Thanks for the info. I'll have to check out what her reasons were for those negative feelings. I just always felt it was by far one of her weakest and least interesting songs, so glad I was right to dislike it

[@Abbadonhades]

@@StewNWT That being said, I think she has sort of come to terms with "conqueror" recently, and agreed to sing it again. My impression is that Aurora didn't have creative control on her first album, and this song became a symbol of that. Now, after several albums under her complete supervision, and with her as the decisionmaker, the song probably no longer hold the same negative connotations.

[@Nén42]

I am always waiting for any flinch in eyes, mouth, whatever in a reaction to this video, after the explosion of her vocals and emotions, when she shakes her head, eyes closed, backing away a little from the mic. Because this little gesture just hits my heart with how deep she was in her song so that she needed to shake it of just a little to come back enough to perform the rest.

[@neyney9543]

She really is magical 💫💯 I recommend her song "Running with the wolves"

[@maxsteiner1964]

Odd Martin Skaalnes is hes name. A true musician in hes own right.

[@Battlenude]

Right. I think the two of them are a team, he does co-produce Aurora sound picture and medoly, not so sure about Lyrics tho. Very clever musicians dat team!

[@Minzon3]

Odd Martin Skålnes - goes by the name O. Martin - he also writes lyrics. He has worked with both Aurora and Sigrid, and others that has their musical home in the city of Bergen in Norway. Mostly producing, but also writing lyrics with different artists. He has his own solo album too. And plays with a band.

[@Minzon3]

Also - fun fact - he was in the same class as Susanne Sundfør in high school. Together with Odin Staveland who is a famous folk musician in Norway. Also Lido went to Skeisvang vgs, but he's a bit younger than them. Lots of great musicians from that area - Haugesund (Haugalandet)

[@maxsteiner1964]

@@Minzon3 All true. Nice to hear frome you Susanne. Hug.

[@red_five1542]

The moment that this song was written about encapsulates so much pain. And yet she was willing to go there 100% for the art. Because she saw the romance of the love it would take to commit such an act. What a beautiful human being! Too bad she is like 1 in 10,000. For an explanation of the rest of us, Watch video of the song "Right in Two" by the band TOOL.

[@melissastroganow3993]

an emotional rollercoaster I wasn't ready for

[@bloodyoddy]

it happened quiet (live at the current)

[@faith.consuming.hope.]

Aurora - Running with the Wolves (Live Session), so soo beautiful. Another powerful performance 🦋

[@anicapalini]

The guitar player is Odd Martin, he started to play with Aurora at the beginning of her career until 2017 or 2018, then he had to return to some of his own musical projects and projects with other Norwegian Artists but he still is part of the musician's family that is around Aurora. There is a video made by the same Norwegian TV Chanel that filmed the HAIK concert, where he plays guitar on the last song of Aurora "Exist for Love". this vid is from 2020. Thank you for your very sensitive reaction, and welcome to the "warriors & weirdos" family :o)

[@AdamStraughan]

Thank you for the information! And thank you for the warm welcome 😊

[@DaisyMae1975LOVE]

Absolutely brilliant. Very unique. Amazing.

[@williamzinedineh]

Funny thing, hehe, Aurora said "that is for me to know" when asked about the song. she said "only I know what is going through the minds of this couple"

[@hakanandersson1276]

This one is simply a MASTERPIECE this harmonies and specialy her eyes is monster

[@TwoBaze]

Incredible talented young women. Binge watching her perfmances for weeks.

[@byzinski]

I just discovered Aurora 🇳🇴today on KZbin . A most beautiful female singing voice 🎤💫👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰🥰🥰 Portland Oregon USA 🇺🇸 I LOVE HER BEAUTIFUL FACE & her facial expressions and body movements to her singing 💕💕💕💫

[@ispbrotherwolf]

Your breath out in the start says all :-) She is my Queen of the north an I bow to her.

[@Kevin_Lyon]

I'm not crying your crying LOL GETS ME EVERY TIME 😂🤣😪😂😎.

[@alliesmoley5165]

I love everything Aurora touches.. so keep reacting!!!

[@DukeStreetBill]

This is from the Nobel Peace Prize concert. The guitarist/accompanist has been with her for a long time; perhaps as long as she's performing.

[@cheercat36]

She just released a new song “Exist for Love” it’s so beautiful and her first love song! Great reactions!

[@rupaghoshdatta8419]

The anguish is so poignant and vibrating, simply magical.

[@trudergilds7044]

I am proud that she is from norway🇳🇴

[@LeNaInLoVe]

IMO AURORA is embodying and eminating sound. She's taking sound miles ahead of other singer/songwriters, because of her quality lyrics, but most of all her ability to portrait the songs in ways that captivates and almost hypnotizes the audience. Addition to Tom's Bredesens story about the background for this song. She's said Murder Song is a sad sad lovesong, and it was written after reading the novel "Murder Song" by Australian author Jon Cleary, which is a story about a homocide detective in Sydney. The guy on guitar, is O. Martin Skålnes, he was part of her team/band up, and has co written and co produced with AURORA. He split w the band in mid 2016 to do solo projects, but still is in on her productions now and then.

[@gerardoaraujo963]

React "through the eyes of a child" (vevo lift UK) PLEASE IS MY FAVOURITE SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@henningmathiassen412]

I like your reactions and I can see that you are in the very start of an Aurora Journey. You already have many requests, but my choice for you now is The River or Queendom.

[@AdamStraughan]

Henning Mathiassen I have a reaction to Queendom! 😁

[@henningmathiassen412]

@@AdamStraughan Great! Then do The River if you can.

[@TheNortibia]

@@AdamStraughan "through the eyes of a child" stripped vevo version!! Best song ever. pure bliss and magic kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXfddquLg5aBbqs

[@thebloodybaron7]

Warrior live session

[@olaknutolsen4424]

One of the most beautiful pieces I know, combining words and melody is: Through the eyes of a child. Vevo. Acoustic version. You want to be blown away ? Again ? Enjoy !

[@petermcgee2162]

Catching up on your Aurora catalogue. Your enthusiasm for her skills is consistent, it is easy to see your building appreciation and informed technical and aesthetic reactions. Cool!

[@AdamStraughan]

Thanks man!

[@sara13.88]

Lovely reaction! 💙 I loooove this song so much... My tip: It happened quiet (live at Nidarosdomen)...it's breathtaking!!

[@Deeraise]

I know it's been mentioned, but definitely do the UK Vevo stripped version of "Through the Eyes of a Child." It's all a capella, and the harmonies are incredible. I also saw mention of the Honda Stage version of "I Went Too Far." Do it; it's so worth it. I'll also add the HAIK version of "Daydreamer" for something a bit more uplifting.

[@fitbmx7744]

In live concerts like the one I saw her in, she always says this is a love song, and it truly is.

[@estertrussardi9547]

The song “home” is amazing live and studio

[@Un4Given71]

The gentleman with the guitar is Odd Martin Skålnes, his musical pseudonym is O. Martin. He is a musician and producer, and has at least one solo album, but has been in a few bands and was Auroras permanent guitarist/backing vocalist for a few years, but left to pursuit his own musical goals a few years ago.

[@AdamStraughan]

Un4Given71 He’s super talented

[@Un4Given71]

​@@AdamStraughan, yes. Their harmonies are magic. I miss him in the band, even though she only uses really good people to sing with her, his and hers voices together is just everything. You should also check out Aurora - Through The Eyes Of A Child (Live) - Stripped (Vevo UK LIFT). It's acapalla, and just completely awesome.

[@philphilou6452]

Aurora is not only "music" Aurora is pure emotion and pure inspiration... she is simply wonderful 😍💚🌱💚😍 Thank you Adam for this magic moment 👍🌈

[@mistercointreau5247]

How can anyone be this good?

[@MrTombre]

same reaction as i had first time i heard it, 5,4,3,2,1 closed my eyes and said wow

[@danalynch8889]

I can't keep my attention off the expressions in her eyes.

[@FelipeAugusto-wh6fm]

Aurora - Conqueror (Live at Jimmy Fallon Show). It is her debut in US TV.

[@thare1687]

Just finished the video, its Amazing to see Someone appreciating her talent🖤

[@majesticlioness9763]

I truly enjoy your reactions to Aurora's songs..You enjoy every bit of her singing artistry as I do..She is extraordinary and one of a kind

[@michaelgirodat1062]

After Queendom, Runaway, then The Seed (from an already brilliant concert) going into a live performance of Murder Song? Yes, Past Adam, you are in for a very different kind of song here.

[@Acheron666]

Those harmonies are beautiful.

[@AdamStraughan]

Right?!

[@kimacronym2521]

This must be one of the best live performances of the 21st century, I am not joking !

[@elias3078]

Next one "Through the eyes of a child" (Vevo lift UK) only Acapella! I love your channel btw

[@jessikaglover8680]

Also her Tiny Desk Concert is awesome. Any of the songs.

[@noruega85]

So fun to see you enjoying Auroras performances, your reaction, so attentive and observant !! It took me some time to like and understand Auroras songs and music. I think you would love Wardruna ft aurora: Helvegen. It’s a traditional norwegian song and Auroras voice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ_Ohah-hZ6kadE. You might want the lyrics or translation to the song to understand what the song is about. But anything Aurora is good.

[@sonali1622]

I couldn't stop myself anymore I'm going through all your reactions on Aurora and gosh I am in love with those lil hand gestures of hers you imitate and then that look at the camera xD I think of Aurora herself as those moths and butterflies she loves so much, just flapping her hands around (which is somehow so elegant?!), and I feel she uses that as a channel to let all that restless energy out. I can't help myself doing it too now ahah

[@AdamStraughan]

Haha thanks! Hope you’re enjoying them! I love everything about her performances, especially her movements.

[@scottishmob7982]

her version of "god is a woman"!

[@AdamStraughan]

I get this one a lot! It’ll have to happen 😊

[@alanus52]

You should do "Eyes of a child" same concert. It's a lament and so powerful it made me cry. Beautiful

[@divaandre1963]

There is only one word to describe this song and performance...soulshaking..

[@maritklaussen3416]

Just mesmerising ❤❤❤ thanks

[@juanpablogarciasalazar7417]

Through the eyes of a child, any version you choose is awesome.

[@dherman67]

You’ve got that look... I had the same one at one point. When it comes to music there is Aurora... and then there’s everyone else.

[@oddroarrochmann7902]

Here is a fantastic Norwegian artist, which you must listen to "Ina Wroldsen". Especially the songs "St Peter" Mother and Strongest. She is an amazing songwriter. Her songs have been used by the likes of Shakira, Clean Bandit, Demi Lovato, Anne-Marie, David Guetta +++++++

[@FlameCold258]

MASTERPIECE

[@stinelin81]

I have not seen any reaction videos to "warrior" yet. My personal favourite🤗 would love you to do it🧡

[@alexisweaver2211]

I am only older than Aurora by two weeks. You’re always getting something new because us Geminis have multiple personalities with our versatile air sign. Lol

[@alym346]

AURORA is perfect ❤️

[@thare1687]

Idk how i get here but i love it! Great video, i love aurora so much and i react exactly the same to the first seconds haha, New subscriber😊

[@AdamStraughan]

thıare Thank you!

[@SuzansVibeVault]

I just love her. ❤️. If you want to see a little bit of her sweet personality check out Went to far live on the Honda stage.

[@ispbrotherwolf]

She is my queen of the North, I am servent and bow. From cold Sweden I have found my way!

[@syncros99]

her whole band has great vocals, I mean, great..

[@KuraiiAkuma]

Great reaction! Check some live performance at Nidarosdomen cathedral... With a live orchestra! Its incredible

[@yumeuniverse]

I really love your reaction thank you ! I recommend you 'In bottles' or 'Animal' :)

[@alym346]

AURORA ❤️

[@sincerelyyoursakrimah3775]

You are such an adorable person✨🌿

[@AdamStraughan]

Akrimah Az-zahrah Awh thank you! 😊

[@virras97]

Four different reactions, four different songs of Aurora, four different "epochs" of her art. :3

[@warriorweirdo4721]

Theres loads more where that came from Adam

[@nanakubinidzeofficialchann3320]

Impressive reaction 💕

[@satyrcreekergang4985]

My favorite Aurora song is this ----> Wardruna ft Aurora and the song HELVEGEN. It's just Wauw!!!

[@AdamStraughan]

I hope you’ve watched my video on this? 😁

[@satyrcreekergang4985]

@@AdamStraughan yes I did. 👍 After I wrote this. 🤪🤣

[@breakalegfpv9532]

the guitarist is buddy holly

[@danyescandalo]

I feel like it can be about a father killing his child. Thats what came into my mind the first time I heard this song.

[@branbuckley]

Hi Adam! I really enjoy your reaction :) if you want to react to her videos I recommend The River and Exist for Love and if you are looking for a live performance I recommend It Happened Quiet live at Niradosmen! Thank you so much💕

[@alnatex]

if you want to know where she is at right now, you should check out Exist For Love. She just released that song. And for me this song also can be interpreted as the two characters being different parts of your personality. And feeling like you need to "kill" a part of who you are to avoid pain etc.

[@naniita1103]

This performance is AMAZING. Perhaps you should also react to The River, or honestly any song from her concert at Nidarosdomen (she sang at a Cathedral, and it's BREATHTAKING. Really I could gush about the acoustics forever). Through the eyes of a child as I said before, to me is a poetic masterpiece. Infections of a Different Kind, another poetic masterpiece. Lovely reaction :)

[@littlehouseoflove2567]

Please react to Aurora 'apple tree' but then again...'i went to far' is also incredible 🙊 one doesnt just listen to Aurora.... instead you are captivated by her voice, her essence and way of life 💜

[@syzygy21055]

I was told she wrote this song after hearing about a man who ended his terminally ill wife’s life. Hence the devastating lyric, “I know he knows he’s killing me for mercy.”

[@Kentendo_Switch]

You should look up Mirror by Loïc Nottet also On Fire is a great one. I’ve been a huge fan of Aurora and it looks like with Billie Ellish, Doja Cat, Dunbo, and Frozen 2 she’s finally being heard across the world. ❤️

[@sonali1622]

And might I suggest the alternative version of this song, if you haven't heard. It's more upbeat and makes you want to dance around, I think you'll love it

[@india9746]

In love with your reactions!! Please react to all is soft inside at KEXP it is POWERFUL!!

[@ladycroissant3744]

Two songs i think you might like, based on this video. Tori Amos- me and a gun (montreux '92). It's a acappella song about Tori's reallife experience getting raped, where she needs only here voice to keep the audience silenced and captivated. You can feel the urgency. Tori just hád to write that song. Second song is Sia- Breathe me (kcrw 2007), a song which Sia wrote when she was at her lowest, and contemplated suicide. It's certainly not the poppy Sia whe know today, but the song's got so much emotion. It's where Sia turn hurt and pain into something beautiful and magical. So yeah, both songs might be a bit more ... "heavy", i suppose. But they are absolutely worth a listen! (and maybe a reaction video from you!) 😉

[@fraaasma]

please react to It happened quiet, live in Nidarosdomen. truly a masterpiece!

[@antoniocruz4562]

Wisdom cries is a good suggestion!

[@stefanjankovsky]

Please the next one: aurora - it happened quiet - live nidarosdomen 💗

[@paulturner2094]

No words 🤯

[@kaedenepowell6069]

If you want you can listen to Grace VanderWaal and her live vevo performance of her song The City. P.s your voice is very relaxing. So nice.

[@AdamStraughan]

Thank you! You’ve made me smile 😊

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

Grace! Yes!

[@inufan4L]

Might I suggest also reacting to Bishop Briggs and also Fleet Foxes :)

[@simplyeason]

hi adam, do you think you could react to aurora’s churchyard, live, on the current? ☺️

[@flakebust990]

Hi thanks. I was thinking about the meaning of this song, possibly about mercykilling, when watching another KZbin video. The video is about the black death. In this video you are asked to Imagine the parents deciding wether to leave their sick children or to die with them. Watching this i felt ashamed about being afraid and so obediant now.

[@flakebust990]

The video i found at " shadowersity "

[@bossboss966]

Hey! Just a lil note, AURORA released a new song recently called 'Exist for Love', so I reckon it would be a great to see what you think of it :D

[@AdamStraughan]

Ein I’m definitely going to give it a listen/watch soon 😊

[@trudergilds7044]

I like home free. Very very good😀

[@simonturner138]

Please can you react to it happened quiet live at the Nidarosdomen. Thanks! Loving your reactions mate.

[@AdamStraughan]

Simon Turner Thanks very much man! The Nidarosdomen performances have gotten some serious love! It’s on my list 😁

[@simonturner138]

@@AdamStraughan I went to see her perform in Birmingham last November. Aurora is amazing live. If we ever get out of this lockdown you must go and see her.

[@loriinman1475]

Running with the wolves

[@brentlund2272]

HE IS A MEMBER OF HER 4 piece band !

[@ispbrotherwolf]

If none have said it, the mans name is Magnus Åserud Skylstad

[@tonivanoortmerssen2655]

Magnus is her current, this is Odd Martin Skaines, her last guitarplayer