FIRST TIME HEARING Eivør Pálsdóttir: Tròdlabùndin (Trøllabundin) - REACTION!

[@robin8716]

“Not everything is meant to be translated into English “ YES THANKYOU SO MUCH. Like people always stop themselves from enjoying beautifull music just becuase it’s not in English !!😭

[@dragonage5888]

I love listening to different tribe or pagan anything new type of music. Now I am finding out I love faroes music.

[@wssometimesavowel3639]

Do you ever find yourself imagining what it is they're saying? I do. Then, when I translate I am actually surprised by the parts I am correct about. It also helps learn the language best this way.

[@wssometimesavowel3639]

Like what does trolla sound like? I think Troll and controller. Bundin- binding or bound Festi- festival or festive Sal- soul or sun also maybe day, because sol is a day on Mars. Solo, alone maybe. Galdramor- I hear cauldronor. These are correct. Brennandi meaning burning, bal . Bál bellow. Incorrect: Loga, must mean fire by word. logaeth speech from God, first, one. It was wrong but not entirely. Thinking of all possible meanings can give a far deeper meaning.

[@tinfoilhomer909]

As an Aussie I totally agree. Our most beautiful languages come from the far north.

[@karmallama7957]

The Nordic countries are full of this style of music, this is how we told our stories way way back.

[@MugnifyRTS]

Just like those Viking movies?

[@mentaliusDK]

@@MugnifyRTS You might actually have heard Eivør´s VoiceOver in one of those series.

[@eddie3258]

@@MugnifyRTS The last kingdom. amazing series and of course amazing music feat eivor

[@DrMcKay66]

@@MugnifyRTS Not just in movies. This is the real deal here in the nordic countries. Take a look at another band that does amazing stuff. HEILUNG and the song In Maidjan live version. First live preformance and also first song. Enjoy.

[@slavaukraini404]

Eivor is a badass and so is her drum. Greatest vocalist I have ever seen.

[@Lisa-mb3kj]

I was so impressed by this live, because i thougt some was mad even better but she sounded exaktly like this.

[@georgelynch6139]

Eivor has been described as a “bad ass” on quite a few reactors vids, so therefore Eivor is a bad ass! 😎

[@sheldonbuchanan9484]

"Feels like her voice is bouncing off the mountains" Thats the thing, IT IS. The vocal style was originally meant for herding calls that carry long distances in mountainous terrain. I believe its called kulning or something similar. variations of it have been used by various cultures across the world for thousands of years. Its a style of singing that brings peace to my soul.

[@bjornbear6856]

Eivor is a force of nature! She is amazing! The basedrum is a second drum she is playing with her foot.

[@MugnifyRTS]

Man that’s crazy

[@John-gv2ug]

The song title translates as "Spellbound". This magnificent video was shot on the Aurlands fjord in Norway.

[@witte_raaf]

Eivør - falling Free

[@MugnifyRTS]

That’s the next song

[@toreheggelund612]

Its from a concert together with the band "Vamp" at a mountain farm high above Sognefjorden,Norway..

[@rickysellstedt7395]

"Not everything is meant to be translated to english!" Big true, dude! This is such a haunting song and even though us Scandinavians are closely related language-wise i have only a vague idea what this song is about, and i think ill keep it that way. ^_^

[@I_scribbles]

Troll means a person who wields magic. Its a story about sorcery and seduction. She is one of the singing goddesses of the northern winds. Each will transport your soul through time and space.

[@tobiaswedin]

Troll does *NOT* mean someone who wields magic. A troll is a troll, I guess ogre would fit your cultural narrative better. Trollbunden does indeed mean spellbound but the literal translation would still be troll bound or "ogre bound". Someone who wields magic would be called trollkarl (troll/ogre man). Trolls are magical beings from our olden mythos but do not mix them up with sorcerers, which you seem to have done.

[@I_scribbles]

@@tobiaswedin aah unless you speak ogre as in orgone, as in aether, as in manifestation of the word, thru orgo, the body, as in a person say a sorcerer, than okay why not.. they can still weild the act of magic. Btw is it possible you are thinking of ORCs.

[@tobiaswedin]

@@I_scribbles No trolls do not wield magic, they are magic but can't conjure stuff. And you are speaking nonsense. And nope, I'm thinking more like Shrek and ogres in that regard as a somewhat similar creature to a troll. You're just salty because you wanted to sound knowledgeable and smart but got royally schooled by someone actually from a Norse country.

[@I_scribbles]

@@tobiaswedin no salt here it matters not. I know you have no idea of what im speaking about so ill leave it be. You should look up some of Arith Härger work. And which northern country you hail from Mr DnD

[@tobiaswedin]

@@I_scribbles Because a Portuguese youtuber would know more about Scandinavian, history and mythos history than a Swede, sure...

[@darrenbishop4327]

Eivør has so much talent and has a beautiful voice. I would argue that she could be one of the most talented artist in our time.

[@16-BitGuy]

that beat boxing part was kind of immitating force of nature and natural spirits, trolls, etc. which are part of her culture's lore. and she learned a lot from her father that was past to him over generations. in the end she made it her very own style. this culture survived because her country is a separated isle in northern europe.

[@hollyholland2894]

You are right- this song is from the Farrow Islands off the coast of Denmark where they speak a version of old norse (like the the vikings). The song is a story about spring and a woodland wizard enchants a young girl who wanders into the forest. This culture also incorporates a style of throat singing in much of their folk songs. Just and FYI all of the interesting bits that you hear are all her.

[@allenjohnstone9945]

She is an amazing talent. First heard her back in 2017.

[@MugnifyRTS]

Doing more reactions to her soon

[@Perkarin]

Eivor is from the same country as me faroe island🇫🇴

[@garyneville1141]

I am gad to see you love this as much as I did the first time I saw it! I was for many years stuck on funk and soul and didn't diversify my viewing. I now look out for this kind of stuff. She is awesome and very talented. 😊

[@wanderingsoul7935]

This reaches me on such a primal level, my ancient ancestors would have known music like this.

[@wssometimesavowel3639]

It almost is english. Trolla -controller Bundin- bound Galdramor- cauldronor (the one who cauldrons) Festi- festive Meg/- me Eri-I Eg- am Sal-soul Brennandi-burning Loga- 🔥 Bal- old word for fire sounds like burn

[@thargor5023]

dude...this audience there is so blessed...they dont even know

[@CelticBotansDigitalArt]

"Not everything is meant to be translated into English" - just wanting to make a small comment on what you said here; for context Im not American and ENG is not my first language! Music being able to strike a chord in us no matter what language, even if we dont understand it, I think it is such a powerful thing, and exercising our imaginations and emotions when we listen to something "in the dark" like that is so important. But I also am a firm believer that going out of our way to understand (other cultures, how they compose, how they express themselves) is just equally important. You might be surprised on all the beautiful stuff you'll find, and how much we can relate to each other. And not gonna lie, it's also to avoid interpretation mistakes like non-ENG speakers here where I live thinking "Pumped-Up Kicks" by Foster the People is a "fun, upbeat song" solely because of the way it sounds, haha. Sometimes a song's lyrics or narrative isnt AT ALL tied to the way it sounds, which is also so cool, but we have to be careful there :P awesome reaction there!

[@scottsager440]

One of the greatest talents of our time...

[@carollfu7802]

Great reaction, enjoyed this song with u like for the first time, thanks

[@MugnifyRTS]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Lisa-mb3kj]

Check also out Heilung and Wardruna

[@0cosmic]

Its not beatboxing it more like learned from the inuits of Greenland and Canada, so a beautiful fusion, glad you liked it

[@mormor19glad]

Its about being spellbound to your soul. Your true soul. A burning fire. You can't really translate it. Even though you aren't European ore from the nordic countries. Try close your eyes and really listen. The music, lyrics will capture your deep inside (your soul). You don't necessarily have to understand the words, but YOU will understand the meaning ❤ The song has nothing to do with religion, it has to do with your connection to mother earth. It has to do with YOU. No religion ❤

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

You got a lot to discover : HEILUNG,WARDRUNA,AURORA,SKALD,FAUN,KATI RAN etc.... Another Great Band from the Faroe Islands are HAMFERD !!!!

[@MugnifyRTS]

Man I have a whole playlist dedicated to Aurora

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

@@MugnifyRTS check out susanne sundfor, she is an role model for aurora.

[@Lisa-mb3kj]

and follow Jonna Jinton and check out Marie Boine.

[@josephmummerth2516]

The song "Trøllabundin" by Eivør is a traditional Faroese folk song about feeling bound to something unseen. The lyrics portray a person who has been enchanted by a magical force that has taken hold of their heart and soul. The Faroese throat singing in the chorus further emphasizes the sense of deep emotion and connection that accompanies this feeling. Ultimately, the message of the song is that despite the mysterious, unseen hold this magical force has over us, we can still revel in its beauty and accept our fate.

[@NebraskaGonvilleJones]

Great reaction. Thank you

[@MugnifyRTS]

Your welcome

[@I_scribbles]

Check out Anoana from Heilung! It will be something you will never forget!

[@amyhadrill-mendo878]

Seconded. Soul gripping song!

[@Kilian600]

Eivør isn't just music, it's a lifetime experience !

[@tracylf5409]

RESPECT!!!

[@Halli50]

She apparently came across a "Shaman" somewhere in Scandinavia, selling these primitive drums, and received some tips on how to extract various sounds from it. Around the same time she encountered a Native Canadian (Indian/Inuit) from which she learned some tricks regarding native throat singing. She started experimenting, and the rest is supposedly just pure Eivör magic. This is pure hearsay (I read it somewhere) and might be total fabrication, it may be partly true or, most unlikely, completely true. Perhaps Eivör herself will one day tell the true saga. The "extra bass" drum you noticed is likely a heel-operated (probably home-made) device Eivör operates with her right heel (notice her slight right leg movements as the song progresses. This is a mesmerizing number: One woman, some primitive percussion and one mike for the most part. At the very end an entire drum kit becomes involved, but that's it!

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Its a Dialogue between Her and her INNER DEMON !

[@Lisa-mb3kj]

If you come to Norway and gets caught by the mountain trolls you might need this song. 😃

[@garyroberts1205]

Folk song, praying for spring

[@TheEnchantedDuat]

Traditional Nordic Vocals, she has a masters in it and is trained in opera... :) Raven

[@DebbieBanner-c9n]

It makes me so happy that you are open to any type of music ....shows you have good taste and diversity. I love your reaction.

[@davefletch3063]

She is the singer in the world

[@gnarl80fi]

It is a story, most nordic folk is :)

[@MugnifyRTS]

I love the sound of Nordic folk tales I just get mad cause I don’t understand the culture too much

[@Paul_I_S]

Trodlabundin - Spellbound

[@caythorgrimson]

im a norse saltydog i know what this is its my soul

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

"falling free" is great. and i like "boxes" a lot throatsinging combined with kulning, an ancient vocal technique used for example during sheep herding, to call over longer distances, thats what you hear here she also has a sister, her name is elinborg kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJfVZ5ilrt2Sr8U

[@henriknielsen9674]

Throat singing is an old part of all nordic cultures across the world

[@sreneethomas]

Check out Wardruna. You will like him if you like her!

[@bobmessier5215]

I wish more Americans took an interest in world cultural music fusion. The English translation is about a woman spellbound by a Norse wizard. One example of cultural or tribal music fusion (in English) is from The Netherlands. This is a song by Omnia called "ALIVE"...kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbHoJWLlNucnpY

[@georgelynch6139]

Foot bass 👍

[@TheDemzar]

not beat boxing which is done with mouth and throat ... but breath control

[@a.g.curtis2519]

Listen to Wardurna, Heilung and Faun.

[@gerryadams9868]

I would love for you to react to some Irish music peace ☘️

[@wilfyjon2153]

Man you should listen to some Heilung!

[@MugnifyRTS]

I still have to listen to more Eivor first lol

[@recentisland1513]

I had to google “beat boxing “🤪.. I recommend Heilung

[@dragonage5888]

Should listen to another live version of that song I know there are different versions. She gets better and better with the throat singing... I think that's what's it called.

[@twisterAMR]

Vikings

[@J-Bone]

That is not beatboxing, but throat singing. ;)

[@MugnifyRTS]

Whats the differeence then?

[@Nikolaj11]

@@MugnifyRTS The difference is historical I think, I assume there might be a difference in how it's performed too but I don't really know enough about each category. Throat singing such as she performs it is an ancient form of singing that used to be performed by many native peoples in the nordic coutnries, the baltics and northern Russia.

[@MugnifyRTS]

@@Nikolaj11 I’ve just heard of the Baltics thru other research I’m doing! So this is getting interesting

[@isisknoblauchmoosburger5922]

She said once in an interview that this is her way to do beatboxing. Soooo

[@J-Bone]

@@isisknoblauchmoosburger5922 No need for your "sooooo" comment. Keep it civilized and out of the sandbox.

[@MaxPower-xf5cm]

Plz, lisen to diana ankudinova cant help faling i love

[@MugnifyRTS]

I think someone gave me a bunch a links to her stuff on another video

[@garyroberts1205]

Eye-Vör dots mean you say that like the alphabet “0”.

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

She is using INHALING THROAT Singing..

[@bobmessier5215]

Pronounced Eva Pal's daughter.

[@henriknielsen9674]

This is why danish men have a weak spot for Norwegian and Swedish women/ blonde angels!

[@littlemouse7066]

that is traditional singing not beatboxing. sorry to inform you americans didn't invent much lol.

[@tylnedriavalendorf]

I don't understand the point of these videos

[@MugnifyRTS]

Explain

[@mgman6000]

You don't have to understand it just feel it

[@barvdw]

I wouldn't spend a whole evening watching reaction videos, but every now and then, it's really fun to see how people react to stuff I like, and see all of them have similar reactions when she goes all throaty.

[@seizuresalad91]

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