First time hearing AURORA "Runaway" LIVE Reaction & Vocal ANALYSIS

[@chrisliepe]

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[@Jason_xofilos]

Aurora has said this song “Runaway” has been a gift that her younger self to her older self. She is an amazing performer and singer with the ability to communicate emotions.

[@itsfredo8501]

Yeah she said it was she was being used by god to sing those lyrics

[@anniej844]

YAY FINALLY you gotta hear Murder Song, Black Water Lilies, The Seed, It Happened Quiet…. Actually all of them 😅 OH and I Went Too Far, she wrote it at the age of 9!

[@cristhiangabriel8453]

You forgot warrior, walking in the air, forgotten love, exist for love and her entire discography

[@bobm3434]

@@cristhiangabriel8453 you forgot Dance on the Moon and my personal favorite Infections of a different kind.

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

Agree also "All is Soft Inside".

[@CaymanKercheval]

murder song and it happened quiet are so yes

[@christopheraguilar911]

​@@cristhiangabriel8453yessss i love it

[@GeographRick]

"Dark and mystical" She's from Norway, so she comes to it honestly.

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

Welcome to the world of "Warriors and Weirdos" as she calls her fans. She's quirky and funny and a beautiful soul. Her quote "you don't have to be a weirdo to be a warrior but you have to be warrior to be a weirdo"

[@lillaaa001]

Ooh, didn’t realise you hadn’t reacted to Aurora before. This is cool. Aurora transports me to some kind of distant magical place if I close my eyes and listen to her early work. Great video!

[@Abaddon231]

Aurora is definitely an artist worth revisiting on your channel..she is amazing

[@hiroakiureshino5938]

AURORA is a real genius with creative talents. She has not received musical education, neither vocal training, but self taught. But her songs, performance is so amazing. 🎉

[@Accolonian]

While I love Runaway as much as the next weirdo, I mostly see it as a gateway drug for reactors new to Aurora at this point. I really hope you get into some of the more complex songs from the recents years from her. Reactors usually focus on the marvel of the young Aurora, but her voice is even better today.

[@annaspurlock439]

There are so many incredible Aurora performances to check out! Through the Eyes of a Child Live at Nidarasdomen is a must see! Then also Under the Water live is one where she rocks out more. She’s special like Ren is special.

[@dorotheakenneweg]

Yes! I want Ren and Aurora to meet one day. 💫

[@grysqrl]

I loved this reaction. Aurora is one of the best performers I've been lucky enough to see live. Definitely check out more of her catalog!

[@GhostlyEcheveria]

Bjork is one of Aurora's influences, and Bjork is actually a fan of Aurora. They both pull from traditional Scandinavian types of singing. There are also some more electronic Aurora songs where the Bjork influence is really apparent, especially in some of her lyricism. Aurora is also a very experimental artist much like Bjork.

[@maxsteiner1964]

I think Aurora is very special. I'm an old man now and I tell you, Its been a long, long time since i'v been exited by a new artist. Aurora just shook me awake eight years ago and I been awake ever since. Good job Chris.

[@JerryFlowersIII]

She has such good control and while pulling off uncommon vocals. Both the lyrics and the performance have something poetic about them.

[@jwhittington78]

I only discovered Aurora maybe six months ago and she might already be my favorite current artist. Welcome to the rabbit hole!

[@norse-nilsbjasa]

Great reaction Chris! Good comments and links below. I will add that she never do a song the same way when she performs, she twists and turns them to her liking in that moment. Also you can find many of her songs in several versions : acapella, then add a guitar or a piano, more voices, bass and drums, her full band, then add a male choir, church organ, harp, strings section, or even a full philharmonic orchestra. Also, her music videos are pure art, she directs them mostly herself, and she is a fab dancer too having done modern dance from age 6 to 16.

[@nthebushes]

Aurora is fantastic! She embodies her music, lives it. I have never heard a song of hers that didn't move me. One of my favorites is It Happened Quiet (Live at The Current). Thanks for finally finding Aurora, and thanks to Elizabeth for the recommendation. Great reaction, as usual.

[@Wayne-v9f]

Aurora brings a little magic to a magicless world

[@jacobcantrell5640]

She's building an album that will span her entire life, and it will be released after she dies. Never have I wanted something so bad 😂

[@kevamorrisseygriffith5386]

I'm loving how he's explaing everything she does so beautifully so we can understand, I've listed to her for years and never noticed a few of these things. Half the world away is stunning to listen to by her aswell ❤

[@kevinbrown3082]

Great breakdown. She is special. I’m jealous that you’re at the beginning of your Aurora journey. So much magic to discover.

[@ordinaryvalley]

Next: Murder Song from the same concert. Will blow your mind.

[@corinnelabita]

Yes yes yes!!! I completely agree!!

[@bjornarsimonsen7592]

Agreed!

[@bobm3434]

That was introduction. I was left in disbelief. Then I wanted to hear how the studio version was for a comparisance...got the dance version...was like, I'm confused. Then I watched her Live at the Current... Animal Churchyard It happened quiet... .and down the Rabbit hole I went. ...

[@GuitarSlayer136]

I found Auroras demo album almost a decade ago and I've been waiting for her to take over the world ever since.

[@chlebowskiezdjecia]

I’m so happy of our Aurora analysis, you gave so many interesting takes, Aurora is such a inspiration for me as a singer, I will try many things you talked about ❤

[@Roy-mw5js]

Aurora is a musical genius. Love her❤

[@tx0h]

i will tell you one thing: this is a deep and steep rabbit hole. her back catalog is humongous. oh, and for sure you will find a stripped down acoustic version of each song (well with a couple exceptions) she ever wrote. maybe you could suggest elizabeth some cool aurora songs, she just touched the surface of the immense work of aurora.

[@mariafoslihansen7801]

I have to know how she can sing and dance like she does live at the KEXP concert with the song "all is soft inside"

[@wowguy1243]

because she lets the music guide her. in a sort of astral projection type thing

[@mariafoslihansen7801]

@wowguy1243 I know that, but the breath control. Just amazing..

[@wowguy1243]

@@mariafoslihansen7801 well she is not human. she is some Norwegian folk lore creature

[@mariafoslihansen7801]

@wowguy1243 Hehe, I think she is more human than all of us! She has magic energy, and I am so grateful for being alive when she is!

[@mtzak3511]

Your gonna love her more and more, the more music you listen to from her. Especially her live songs. From Haik, the Honda stage, nidarosdomen, and kexp. Please react to more Aurora!

[@Tarkus_]

Thanks, Elizabeth and Chris! 👍🤟 I've been enjoying your Electric Callboy journey, and it was a very pleasant surprise to see Aurora pop up on your channel! I think she's one of the most incredible talents I've ever seen (and heard), and I look forward to more analysis and breakdowns of her performances. It was really interesting to hear you talk about all the incredible things she was doing. Now imagine, she's only 19 years old, completely self-taught, and by her own admission, very nervous about being there. I would love to see you check out "Murder Song" from the same concert. It's mind-blowing. Elizabeth reacted to it on Valentines Day nearly a couple years ago (I think), and it was one of my favorite reactions ever.

[@IBTFF]

There are so many aurora songs you need to check out chris, Blood in the wine, temporary high, exist for love, cure for me, queendom, potion of love. shes got a lot more too.

[@Lioness2411]

Didnt know her before, got chills right away! Soo beautiful what an amazing talent!

[@Free2Smooze]

Aurora is an artistic treasure. I hope Elizabeth is also encouraging you to geek out on Diana Ankudinova!

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

I second that!

[@Geralt26]

I love Aurora as an Artist but she is also very interesting and unique person (in many was). Her music evolve and change all the time but so far I love her whole "Discography". Very creative, artistic and natural person. Also love her expressiveness and emotions she transmit to listener (or at last to me :) ). And of course she has beautiful voice tone and generally sounds great. Her lyrics are also poetic, open for interpretation, beautiful and about not trivial things.

[@El_Alf]

More Aurora please! I adore her and her music.

[@natey173]

Highly recommend her live performance of "Lucky" at Nidarosdomen. She has a full orchestra backing her and her high notes are heavenly in that arrangement

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

Just subscribed. I've seen her live, listen to her nearly every day and reactions to her. I've become so used to her nuances that I take them for granted. It's great to see someone experience her for the first time. She has a wide and varied catalogue.

[@franZisPaOlo]

You have to check out >Live "It happend quite" at the Current AND >Live "Through the eyes of a child" at the Nidarosdomen Cathedral Concert AND >Live "Lucky" at the Nidarosdomen Cathedral Concert AND >Live "Murder Song 54321" at the Noble Peace Price Concert AND >Live " I went too far" at Honda Stage FROM AURORA :-) PURE ART AS CAN BE!!!

[@ta-theoadonis465]

Oh-my-gosh. I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU TO CHECK AURORA!!! I'm hoping you check her Murder Song version at this same event because every single person I saw react to this has, at the very least, shed a couple tears. If you loved the way she moves and conveys Runaway with her body, you're absolutely going to adore Murder Song EDIT: and following the theme of acoustic versions, It Happened Quiet Live at The Current is FANTASTIC as well!!

[@thefogfriendlyoldguy1627]

Thank you for the deep dive into what makes AURORA so special. My all time favourite performance of hers is "Eyes of a Child" live at Nidarosdomen - a cathedral in Norway, where she's from. In case you're looking for it, here's the KZbin link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJSqaq2Kr9icqac - this is more than a just a performance - it's a spiritual experience. But then, pretty much anything by AURORA is a spiritual experience.

[@iambradarthur]

I feel like Chris is reading my mind all the time. I dive into Sleep Token and Chris makes Sleep Token videos, I dive into Architects and Chris makes Architects videos, I dive into Ren and Chris makes Ren Videos.. I deep dive into Aurora over the last week and now... boom. How are you doing this man ahha!? looove her vocals and her artistry entirely. You should listen to her latest track 'Your Blood' would love to see you explore that. All of these videos are real gems Chris! 💎🎶⚡

[@RunarNyrud]

I enjoy hearing your fantastic insights to Auroras magic. I am very unsure what the most vocal interesting songs will be for you.... Murder song from this same consert, it happened quiet from live at the current, Lucky or Through the eyes of a child from Nidarosdomen concert..... Or listen to what Elisabeth say, she is a true warrior and weirdo .

[@Tanjaaraus]

If you ever want a full concert, either for a reaction or just to enjoy by yourself/with your kid. She have something called the "HAIK concert". HAIK is a tv show here in Norway that fills a day full of surprises for the chosen artist, and then at the end the artist have a concert. For Aurora, they decorated a forest full of fairytale looking things, as she talks a lot about spending her childhood in solitude on the forests just reflecting and thinking. And I think her love for nature and music is reflected in each other - so the concert is magical.

[@cherylwilliams1950]

Cure For Me is my favorite Aurora song. Her cover of Believer is absolutely amazing.

[@paulhood5950]

This is the single most intelligent, thorough and vocally knowledgeable reactions l've ever heard. And l've heard a LOT of them. Kudos, sir.

[@hakanandersson1276]

I say only this. Emotional pureness..... Thanks! Chris

[@Roy-mw5js]

I have no musical talent but I know when I see a master at work. She's my favorite singer. ❤

[@loris.6614]

so happy you've finally gotten to my favorite artist! can't wait for more!

[@Einyen]

There are many performances of Runaway with just an acoustic guitar, for example it was the first song in her NPR Music Tiny Desk concert in May 2015 (6.5 months before this Nobel performance).

[@sherrymitchell9908]

The first sing I discovered of her's was the Murder Song. Wow!! Blown away!!

[@lillm6874]

My favourite artist for 8 years😍❤️

[@smokejc]

Aurora has a lovely voice.

[@oddtodd73]

You can't teach what she does She feels music

[@OokamiKaii]

I suggest listening to her song with Pomme ❤ they both do amazing stuff

[@a22legend]

I'm a fan of Aurora and just came by your channel and now I appreciate the music even more. Just Subbed btw. Love your breakdown.

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks for the sub and for enjoying the video!

[@MicheleDerrick]

❤ I think she was born with this magical voice and just watching her perform is an experience in its own way!

[@WMW-82]

From the first second I heard Aurora i was absolutely hooked! Her voice to me is just beautiful and so mystical. It picks you up and whisks you away on a magical journey

[@mbelmedioni]

One of the best reaction and analysis of Aurora! I would LOVE to see you react and analyze all her music. My favorite song is All Is Soft Inside ❤ But the acoustic live version of Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1) is fantastic.

[@Jonz808]

The one thing about Aurora is that she doesn't sing a song, she tells a story. She doesn't just tell her story through her music, her entire body and facial expressions also shares her journey.

[@IBTFF]

OH MY GOD PLEASE DO MORE I LOVE AURORA SO MUCH

[@notvochkin]

She has many, many great performances! I'm glad you found her.

[@mgrogan4126]

I have never subscribed after one visit, but that's what I've done. I love your enthusiasm and admire your expertise. Of course, I have Elizabeth, too, so you had a pass. I'm on board, Chris.

[@dansegelov305]

Another warrior joins the queendom.

[@celinel9750]

I can't belive you never heard of her befor... she is the master at inbody the song, over her angelic voice she tape in some very dark subject, try Murder song 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 from the same concert it's master class of intrepretation.

[@lynizcx]

Wow didn't know that charismatic voice was your friend! I use to watch her aurora reactions all the time. Glad you are too!

[@Kellbellgurl]

I love Aurora, one of my favorite songs of her is ,"Forgotten Love". I think she could do a great collab with Andrew Bird, Lord Huron, Susanne Sundfor and Audri.

[@kci517]

Great Reaction! Ty sir🫡

[@markstuartwakeley]

About chuffing time lol welcome to a better world more soon I hope.

[@arthuriuss7133]

AURORA best female singer ever born

[@i_am_m3384]

I'm quite old and most of my adult life I wasn't actually interested in pop music. I preferred Jazz, Progressive Rock, Blues, Folk and classical music for decades. There are only a few pop singers who are able to get my real attention (that doesn't mean, that I want to dismiss the vocal capabilities of singers like Whitney Houston, Adele or so many other popular singers, who are great). But TBH the main reason, why I don't really want to listening to pop music was just because I felt, that the majority of all these gifted singers (with very few exceptions) seemingly didn't really care about the meaning of their songs (and for some reasons I didn't like that approach). Aurora is different! Edit: I don't claim, that Aurora is the only singer (songwriter/musician) being 'different' or that many 'mainstream' singers (at least occasionally) are not always really 'mainstream', but it happened not very often. From my point of view we have examples, that during the last decades singer/songwriters like Kate Bush or Tracy Chapman or Björk (the focus of this comment is for obvious reasons on female singer/songwriters because Aurora is female) they are able to get international recognition and also (not only) had financial success while being 'different' and also staying 'different' from the flock through their careers.

[@ispbrotherwolf]

I love that you started with her live. She is good in her videos, but she is a master live. Live gives her freedom of her range. Best regards from Sweden.

[@burtv1610]

Dark and mystical. You may be humbled to read her experiences that led to this composition.

[@JamesTarghet]

I totaly agree with what you said about the connection with your voice and the way you use your body , the members of my band always tell me that I'm a better singer when I'm not static

[@FuX1000]

I love her so much. What a free spirit.

[@charleffingwell8175]

Murder song54321 from this same concert is incredible!! You have to react😃 she reminds me of Ren in that she is self taught, writes her own music etc….❤ oh… and Also ‘it happened quiet’ live at the current is amazing

[@TheNovaWollf]

There is a version of her song THE SEED live IN A FOREST done by HAIK YOU HAVE TO WATCH IT

[@maicoldps]

Welcome to Aurora World 😊

[@MicroMidas]

*Such* a beautiful song. She's very talented indeed. It's also worth mentioning that she has grown alongside this song for years and years. And that's part of the reason why I often find live performances that are "better" than the original song.

[@prudencepineapple9448]

Followed AURORA (no, I'm not shouting, it's how she wants her name credited!) since 2017. She's unique. She reminds me of Elizabeth Fraser from The Cocteau Twins. Not only that, but she wrote this song and its arrangement at age 11. Yes, 11. She writes all her material and directs her own videos in collaboration with a long-time friend. Her sister makes all her outfits for the videos. She's a classically trained dancer as well. She's a national treasure in Norway. My favourite AURORA songs are Black Water Lilies, I Went Too Far, The M*rder Song, Runaway and Queendom. YT has a few live concerts of hers. One was held in a Norwegian forest mid-winter with lanterns and Reindeer, just magical. Another was in a Cathedral with a choir. There are also a few Capella songs too. Watch them as she's mesmerising, quirky and unique. She totally immerses herself in the lyrics and music, unaware of the audience in front of her. It's just her and the music at that particular point in time.

[@untitledproductionMI]

I love your passion. Thank you for continuing to give to the singing community.

[@DJRickValeOfficial]

5:15 Amazing voice❤ Goosebumps to this part she sang 🎶💕

[@Ishdue]

She collabed with a mobile/switch game called Sky: children of light It’s a beautiful game

[@thetalantonx]

I am so incredibly enthused that you're finally reacting to Aurora! How much of the lyrics and emotion do you retain when listening for the technique? Also, your next Aurora reaction MUST BE Murder Song from this same concert.

[@oddtodd73]

She's not a character She is a angel

[@НикаСоломатина-з3ш]

And do we all realize how young she is? She writes and performs her songs herself.

[@anastasiagreene5967]

AURORA!!!❤❤❤

[@bbourgoin72]

Welcome to the Aurora rabbit hole. If you were impressed by that, try any of these: Murder Song (Nobel Concert), It happened Quiet (The Current), Through the Eyes of a Child (Vevo) or The Seed (Official Music Video).

[@jasonoverman9679]

I wish you would have opened your eyes at the end there, you didn't get to see just how lost in her music she was. You can literally see her coming back to reality.

[@tylermccoll9961]

Yes aurora.so much aurora to do she's amazing

[@DJRickValeOfficial]

I love her ❤ I was amazed that 11 yrs old kid could make that wonderful deep meaning lyrics ❤

[@acid_rain_bow_xd9312]

Absolutely angelic

[@YxllowDuvk]

Looks like Aurora possessed him with her music! I've listened to her for years and shes made me connect with my voice aswell

[@Norsemann]

Welcome to Auroras world

[@jeroen1989]

Murder song in particular is wonderful

[@lucianevans6025]

This chick has a lot of Mazzy Star in her. Ethereal and echoing!!!

[@nobodi817]

Aurora is a genius and the most fantastic artist I have ever seen in my 55 years on this rock.

[@marcosa.6943]

i had to subscribe, what a great reaction! can't wait to see more of aurora here!

[@texwhite6587]

hey, Chris, you MUST hear Dax Rigg's vocals. to me, he has the best voice in the world. he has a few bands and music by his self. Acid Bath, Agents Of Oblivion, Deadboy and the elephantmen, his solo career and he has a lot of covers. you should try to listen to him!!! Dead Girl (Acid bath) or In the aeroplane over the sea (solo cover), idk, there are too many too great! it would be great to see a video from him, he is not that known, but he should. I love aurora's music too, great video, thanks for too much chris!!

[@diabloclimber]

Her backing vocalist Silja is also an amazing and unique artist.

[@emilianoserranosouza1991]

Wow, reminds me the voice of Dolores O'Riordan!!❤❤ beautiful!!!

[@atwellorama]

So happy to see you finally exposed to Aurora! She's the northern wind in Frozen 2, but does her own version of Into The Unknown that is amazing in how much she fully brings out a different meaning of the song. If you're like me, you will find the sweetness of her Exist For Love just... Well, it'll put a smile on your face. My top 5 artists this year on Spotify were Ren, Chinchilla, Sinead O'Connor, Aurora, and First Aid Kit. All artists with such passion.