FIRST TIME HEARING Sissel - O Mio Babbino Caro

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[@artlonga8647]

Young Sissel signing Solveigs song from 1991, beatiful kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX6yXnhqmbiopac

[@mikereed6274]

Sissel is the best singer in this world without any doubt

[@AdamStraughan]

She’s magnificent

[@kjetilnossum]

If you have seen Titanic, you had already heard her sing :D

[@richardsato9164]

The first time I saw "Titanic" I walked out and said "Who was that soprano in "Hymn to the Sea"?" Someone said "That was Celine Dion". I said "That was not Celine Dion!". I walked over to the poster and that's the first time I saw her name, "Sissel"!

[@hakis86]

Say it like "Sissy", but "Siss-ell" :)

[@sisselfan]

This is the national treasure of Norway. You just uncovered an hidden gem. I got goosebumps by watching your reaction. Thank you for a great video! Your next videos with her should be "Pie Jesu" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYK5daKPnM2Uq9E) and "Sancta Maria" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/opPXh36sqrapd7c). Two real diamonds by Sissel!

[@WhiteTiger333]

Oh, wow! I'm very familiar with the Pie Jesu, but I'd not seen the Sancta Maria. I just watched it. No surprise, it is completely exquisite. I was almost holding my breath at the end.

[@UltimaSRi]

Yeah!!

[@MAL-content]

Wonderful reaction, Adam! You could pronounce her name "Sizzle", and not be too far off.

[@mimosa7070]

Please react to Sissel singing Shenandoah, listening to her singing that song brings tears to my eyes! If you won´t make a reaction video, I at least hope you´ll listen to it. I can promise you won´t regret it. EDIT: after listening to it again, I take it back. It doesn´t just bring tears to my eyes, it actually makes me cry.

[@Valerie-tg1pj]

Wow! Adam that was incredible! Your reaction! What a beautiful voice. True perfection. More please!💖💖💖🇨🇦

[@Cta2006]

I also recomend: Sissel Kyrkjebø & José Carreras - When You Tell Me That You Love Me kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpDHqqSCbtSSes0

[@RunarNyrud]

Sissel is also from Bergen..... same place as Aurora (as you know....). Born in 1969....

[@Kjetil-wn6ls]

Yes I live a ferry trip half an hour from Aurora, and 1,5 hour from Bergen an Sissel.

[@vikingballetnista7491]

Sissel is not an opera singer, yet she's performed with Placido Domingo and José Carreras several times. Prince Charles personally requested that she perform at the Royal Variety back in 1995, where she also performed O Mio Babbino (plus another song in Latin, backed by a man's choir: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIismJ2pg8aAfrc) with a much stronger voice than here. Of course, singing an opera aria as controlled and delicately as she does in your video is far more difficult than simply belting it out. Mindblowing. And as for Titanic: Sissel performs the entire soundtrack throughout the film exclusively. Celine Dion only sings during the credits.

[@leecowell8165]

yeah that movie showcased her range on the low side which I doubt Celine Dion could reach.

[@mammastenhjerte]

Great Sissel reaction. I will suggest that you react to her singing Grieg’s Solvei’s Song, I suggest you do a double reaction to her 1991 and 2019 version to hear her voice at 22 and at 50. I will give you 4 fun facts, more suggestions and some links. Fun fact 1) You most definitely have heard Sissel’s voice before as she is the voice behind the Titanic Overture form the 1997 movie. Fun fact 2) Sissel got her international breakthrough in 1987 at 16 when she sang as the interval performance act at Eurovision. She also sang the Olympic Hymn in 1992 at the Olympic opening ceremony. Fun fact 3) She very, very rarely does vocal acrobatic, because she simply does not need to. As Aurora and Angelina, she knows to not put all her tricks in every single song, she knows when to be subtle and when to belt, and as the other two she is a master in conveying feelings. Like Aurora and Angelina, she is also very humble with a soul that shines brighter than others. Fun fact 4) She is form Bergen, the same town as Aurora and Einar Selvik (Wardruna) and Ylivs (What does the Fox say) it’s impressive with a population of 272 000. Now you need to react to Kurt Nilsen, another world class voice form Bergen, and the only one ever to win World Idol. I can’t wait to see you react to her perfuming Pie Jesu (I dare you to not compare Sarah Brightman's facial expressions when singing Pie Jesu to Sissel's, Jesús alegria de los hombres (this one is spectacular and so different!) Solitaire, O Helga Natt (O Holly Night, in a sea of amazing singers perfuming this, her version stands out) Prince Igor, If I Can Help Somebody, Weightless, Where The Lost Ones Go, Quando Sento che Mi Ami (a duet with Jose Carerras) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX6yXnhqmbiopac Sissel Kyrkjebø - Solveigs Song - 1991 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqOYp5icmMlrqZY Sissel Kyrkjebø - Solveig's sang - 2019 This first Titanic video is only 33 seconds of her recording the intro. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKDPhWqBqa1gn9k Sissel - Titanic Intro I also suggest this done at a concert where she talks a bit first. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3yZcqKZrtp1pNk Sissel - Titanic Overture (live) In case you can’t wait 11 months until Christmas kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnyQf42ZabRpo6M Sissel Kyrkjebø - O Helga Natt kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpqWeKSvhcyrnas Jesús alegria de los hombres (BACH) Sissel Kyrkjebø (I am sure you and your dad will be surprised by this one) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGK8lXewq5p7jZo Sissel Kyrkjebø & Jose Carreras - Quando Sento che Mi Ami

[@MrTombre]

Norway strikes again 😎

[@einark6568]

As far as I know, Sissel have no classical or other singing education at all...beside singing in a amateur choir in her youth. There she was discovered as a sensation out of this world.

[@roarsthre6015]

Hi! Please listen to Sissel singing; Slow Down..! You will understand where her voice comes from;))

[@ninafiane7767]

National treasure❤️thank you for reminding.

[@frodehagen8690]

Sissel like sister.. Siss..ell. :-)

[@theuniversewithin74]

Please do yourself a favour and dig deep with Sissel Kyrkjebø. She's a national treasure here in 🇳🇴. Her voice is absolutely out of this world. She has so many stunning performances. You have so much to discover. ❤️

[@rosareis8191]

Puccini composed this piece for sopranos. Maria Callas immortalized it. Sissel is wonderful. Thank you Adam

[@olafwiese6728]

Hi Adam, I'm a big fan of AURORA, Angelina Jordan and of course Diana Ankudinova. With Sissel, that's three Norwegian singers. Do they have anything in their water or do they only have enough time to practice during the long winter months? I also like listening to classical music. And that's how I found Sissel years ago. This recording is more than 20 years old. That's why I use KZbin. I'm glad if you also react to some of her songs. I love great voices. The genre doesn't matter that much. As long as the music is melodious. Have a nice weeek and Greetings from Germany

[@klonketryne]

One of here best performance is with out of doubt, Slow Down with Mormon Tabernacle Choir, It is absolutte stunning! 👏

[@mikedickison5003]

When you go here, listen to all o

[@vangen08]

Yes, that one is simply stunning.

[@mikedickison244]

​@@mikedickison5003did you get to 'Slow Down' ? So very effortless. Perfection as humans get .

[@anirenka]

Fantastic reaction 👍🤩 You would love to hear her "Slow down" live with the Tabernacle Choir 💖💖

[@annebergmans677]

A really amazing song, brings me to tears everytime I listen to this great song. And it's so peaceful, it's like meditating and getting relaxed by her beautiful voice... I am not really into religion, but I love her performance! ❤️

[@WhiteTiger333]

Welcome to the world of Sissel! When I first discovered her, I was completely blown away. Not just her beautiful, crystal clear voice, but how she, as an individual, interprets everything she sings. It doesn't matter what genre she is singing. Her singing of Pie Jesu melts my heart. The last 3 notes in this performance - wah!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LKmZ6Ge8dsZqc

[@davidkorneliussen5577]

Sissel and Aurora are from the same town Bergen.

[@In_my_own_mind]

Dont forget the only world Idol winner Kuet Nilsen…and also Kygo and Alan Walker. The amount of talent from this city is incredible.

[@irenen8113]

Adam, I would love to see your reaction to her singing SLOW DOWN live

[@frodeingebretsen4225]

Listen to her in "Slow down " with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir . It gives peace in the soul

[@mimosa7070]

Hi again Adam! Yesterday I wrote that you have to react to Sissel singing Shenandoah. I just wanted to point out that it has to be the video that alexhkleung posted 14 years ago.

[@LeNaSmileyStar]

Sissel's considered to be one of the best crossover sopranos. (SiSS-El - Strong S's, and emphasis on a clear and strong EL sound... like saying EL in Spanish, or ELectric ) She's toured with Michael Shore and the Lord of the Rings concerts. She sang in the score of Titanic. Some of the parts where people believe it's Celine Dion, it's actually Sissel. She was featured in a RAP song "Prince Igor"... from the late 90'ies. I'd recommend you to react to it... just for fun....

[@Aayla1111]

Also El as in Elohim, She is an Earthangel

[@rolandstrandberg]

Celine Dion is good but not this good, so if people thought it was Celine Dion it was good for her.

[@chrispatterson9185]

Adam, you need to hear Sissel sing SLOW DOWN and An angel passing through my room

[@viggohanssen7254]

Slow down with Sissel please

[@frodehaa]

She is fantastic. You MUST react to her version of Slow Down with the Tabernacle choire . Her performance at Temple Square is beyond magic. "Neverending" standing ovation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3fIaWeLlMSeqpo

[@buvik12]

Pleace react too slow down,you have too do,pleace

[@hatai]

She’s also from Bergen ;)

[@annkristin3457]

She got her big break in Norway, when she sang before the point was given in the first Eurovision final in Norway, Bergen in 1986. Since that she has been a National treasure in Noway.

[@sabyegrp]

Born in Bergen just like her. I was there. She was incredible.

[@stephenspencer1878]

Your reaction to her voice is priceless.

[@rolandstrandberg]

And look at her face when she sings, it looks so calm, no effort. For example when she sings O Holy night, it´s just as easy. Every singer I have seen look a bit strained when they come to the higher parts of that song, except Sissel, she just sings and her voice raises higher and higher without effort. She is in a class of her own, no doubt.

[@norse-nilsbjasa]

You pronounced her name pretty good, just a bit shorter e and you are there. Oh and her surname Kyrkje+bø = Church+hill. You might do well checking out her Christmas concert with nrk or TV2, or Danish tv, they seldom block reactions (ref Aurora's concerts on nrk).

[@mari97216]

You did Sissel finally 😍😍 so happy!

[@mari97216]

When saying Sissel you add pressure to the first letters of the name SISSel. If that made sense:)

[@tubbs1dm]

Please check out Norwegian Day presentaion «Wait Awhile « (John Lord) in traditional bunad outfit. Beautiful. Norways Crown Prince is a fan in audience. Also, «Optimist» another National Holiday Performance done a few ears ago. During her career she has blessed many a listener with her extraordinary skill.

[@kjetilvesterlistrand3646]

My dad and me hope you will react to Pie Jesu and Adagio.

[@annehyden1088]

norways golden voice. you are touching our national treasure here, Adam. Thanks!

[@sophiekm8]

aww, Sissel is so talented. Thank u ❤️❤️❤️

[@vangen08]

She is awesome, top of the world. 🏆

[@arvidhoffgard621]

❤️❤️❤️

[@daghugowilhelmsen5660]

Nice reaction. You got a lot of info so I only add this: Knight of first class of St. Olavs Orden Lady Sissel Kyrkjebø known as Sissel is on of the worlds best female crossover soprano singer ( if not the best ). Her consert "Sissel in Concert All Good Things" shows who she is kzbin.info/www/bejne/enfVeJdqeq2fhpI in this conser she sings all from Opera to Bluegrass because as you will hear her tell you "she likes it".

[@MrTombre]

She has worked with John Williams among others, she was in contention to sing My Heart will go on but John W went with Celine since they worked together before. Sissel sang on other song/songs on the soundtrack though.

[@Nexus8VK]

*James Horner, and no worries of course… I often mix up Williams, Horner, and sometimes Goldsmith as well. :)

[@hermanschroder3822]

Hi Adam, great reaction my good man. Yes Sissel is the real deal and you are going to enjoy her magnificent portfolio of great music. Surprisingly not one person mentioned her live performance of a song penned by Jon Lord of Deep Purple called 'Wait A While'. Jon Lord played the piano and she wore a traditional dress for the performance. If ever you want to hear singing perfection this is it. Cheers.

[@kjetilvesterlistrand3646]

And Sissel is with the emphasis on the i, and a slim l in the end as in slim.

[@perjohansson3030]

You should absolutely play Sissels live video where she sings "Slow Down". It is magic.

[@frodeingebretsen4225]

We have Aurora, Angelina - but long,long before that Sissel born in -69 and still performing. I think she was 14 first time on norwegian TV, Just search YT and you will find er wide span of music. My favorite is "Slow down" with thw Mormon tabernacle choir,.

[@jon-arneystenes9442]

Check out Sissel concert all good things.

[@chocoholicallemand9096]

Not a classical fan, but I know a beautiful voice when I hear one!

[@In_my_own_mind]

Nice Adam. Love it! Sissel is amazing. You probably dodnt know that Sissel’s voice is the sound of Titanic. Her voice is heard through the whole movie.Titanic suite kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6THgXx7nthnjqs live Sissel was very close to singing also the title song «My heart will go on» James Horner said the following: "When I finished Titanic, I had to decide on Celine Dion or Sissel. Sissel I was very close with, while Celine had known me since she was 18, and for which I had already written three movie songs. But that was before Celine became known and the filmmakers and marketers had not done what they should have done for Celine and the songs. So I felt I owed her a Titanic chance, but I could have used Sissel there. " Sissel would’ve been a huge world star if she got to sing that song (she still is), but Sissel has later said she was glad she didnt get it, cause she wasnt willing to give up her life and move to America, She had a small child then... and she was satisfied with singing the score through the whole movie

[@ddermott2007]

I will second the recommendation of "Koppången". The very haunting melody was composed in 1998 by Per-Erik (Perra) Moraeus for his Swedish folkmusic group "Orsa Spelmän". The 1999 lyrics by Py Bäckman (Swedish and English) turned it into a modern classic Christmas carol. Sissel has recorded it at least 3 times. But the very best is the 2001 live concert version on the album "Sissel : In Symphony" . Sissel's beautiful voice is complemented by Kalle Moraeus's (younger brother of Perra) violin. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3fZoqGfnrqCask By the way, on the same concert/album , Sissel and Kalle perform "Shenandoah" (with Paddy Moloney on flute)

[@tomdunn1254]

I have been listening to her for years.

[@In_my_own_mind]

A couple of performances by Sissel I havent seen too many mention, which you should react to: «When you tell me that you love me/Quando Sento che Mi Ami» (together with one of the Three Tenors, Jose Carreras) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGK8lXewq5p7jZo Sissel singing «Solitaire» with the songwriter Neil Sedaka on piano (the look in his eyes says it all) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqWufqd9nqZ3q6M «Going home» live kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3upmYeYZsycbLs …also her singing «Adagio» live from the ceremony at The European athletics championship in 2006 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Znebon2Lj79jnsk

[@IvarChoiEspedalen]

Thank you for reacting to Sissel Kyrkjebø. I hope you will continue to react to her 😇

[@susannechickenmom5621]

I have loved her voice since the first time I heard her.

[@leecowell8165]

he's right.. she DOES walk in her own league. I knew it the first time I heard her over 30 years ago. Another singer that I enjoyed before her was Judith Durham. Judith only sang in English though but they have a somewhat similar persona. just beautiful people inside as well. Neither sought notoriety either.

[@sabyegrp]

Welcome to Sissel. You should listen to her rendition of Slow Down. It's amazing. And of course so many of her other performances.

[@henriknilsson1565]

I remember seeing her live in 1985 in Stavanger and somehow I knew then that she was going to be a big star ...

[@frodehokholt3944]

As far as I know, Sissel has had no classical training or singing lessons at all. She is pure natural talent, has perfekt pitch and a voice that no composer has strained. If so, no one else could sing it😉 As you say, she is in a class of her own.

[@brb907]

Very, very nice reaction. Whoever listen her for the first time can hear a best singer of this era. No matter what she sings. One of a kind. One and only. Ethernal. She can do whatever she want. I am mesmerized. She is, of course, Norway National Treasure, but also she is the world gem. And, I never heard any wrong note in her singing. Her duets with Pavarotti are timeless and magical. The ease of singing, always her beautiful smile, makes me happy whenever I hear her. And I listen to it often.

[@osovagabundo1]

her onsets are seamless and right at the last moment. nice find

[@mammastenhjerte]

Neither Sissel or Aurora has any singing education. Sissel sang in a choir from the age of 9, but other than that she is self taught. Aurora of course is totally self taught, signing and making music in secret for years. It makes one wonder what is in the water in Bergen where they both grew up. Maybe the reason they both sing in such a wide variety of genres is that they were never boxed in to one. As Sissel sang on a variety of tv shows it is interesting to be able to compare a teenage Sissel to teenage Aurora and Angelina Jordan. All three with the most astounding voices.

[@svitlananetreba6017]

Так. Сесіль дуже талановита співачка. Голос незвичайної краси, а високі ноти проспівані на piano, це щось неймовірне. Що тільки вартий твір Е. Гріга Сольвейг. Чудова співачка. ❤❤❤

[@stephenbaker-lemay479]

Pie Jesu and Ave Maria, truly like listening to an angel sing, her version of Shenandoah fantastic.

[@millemus3702]

I have enjoyed her extremely beautiful voice since about 1986-87. I never get tired of listening to her. She has sung many different genres. My favourites are the classical songs but I also enjoy when she sings pop and rock songs. Here are some of my favourites: "Pie Jesu": kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LKmZ6Ge8dsZqc "Vårvise". This song from 1986 or 1987 is the first song, I heard her sing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3ikpJRugK6EoKs "Elia Rising". Here she sings with the Danish rock band Sort Sol. The way she sings in this song really gives me goosebumps - especially in the end of the song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqu0knikic2Eo80

[@leecowell8165]

how about "You'll Never Walk Alone"? she was in her early 20's regarding her version on YT.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rae1ioKCrJqKfac

[@kjetilvesterlistrand3646]

Ryg and Hord women are half valkyries ypu know. Like Sissel and Aurora.

[@jmjpaton]

Oh yeah what was wonderful

[@kariannekleven5829]

More Sissel

[@rosland63]

You should listen to this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGOzgKGqhdRseMk where she sings Ave Maria with Plácido Domingo

[@rockape1954]

I've always loved this Aria. This is a kickass performance.

[@rockape1954]

O mio babbino caro Mi piace, è bello, bello Vo’ andare in Porta Rossa A comperar l’anello! Sì, sì, ci voglio andare! E se l’amassi indarno, Andrei sul Ponte Vecchio, Ma per buttarmi in Arno! Mi struggo e mi tormento! O Dio, vorrei morir! Babbo, pietà, pietà! Babbo, pietà, pietà! English translation: Oh my dear papa I like him, he is so handsome. I want to go to Porta Rossa To buy the ring! Yes, yes, I want to go there! And if my love were in vain, I would go to the Ponte Vecchio And throw myself in the Arno! I am pining, I am tormented! Oh God, I would want to die! Father, have pity, have pity! Father, have pity, have pity!

[@kjetilvesterlistrand3646]

Well. Kyrkjebø, witch means churchfield. First ch, as in cheese, then yr as in lyrics, che as in cheddar, and bø as in butter. Chyrchebu.

[@steinarthomassen3251]

She is in Norway,s lige..😊👌She had a lot off bjutefuel song,s..she was olso very young when she startet to sing..🌹💟

[@monahelenrnningsen98]

You have to listen to Sissel singing «Slow down» it is magic

[@groanitalybeck8765]

Thanks for your reaction 🤩 I was at her christmas concert in december, she’s amazing. Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

[@k.h.g.8320]

Sissel has plenty of non classical music as well. My favorite is Slow Down which she did with Mormon Tabernacle choir. It moved me to tears first time I heard it. I am am not religious, but it was really special. Even if you do not want to react to it, please listen, especially if you have had a stressful day. All the best to you, love your channel.

[@marylindros6005]

Slow Down also my favourite. Ive lost track of how many times I’ve listened to this perfect song/singer!

[@sikksnakk]

I'm not a super fan of her music, but her singing is very special. And there is no rule without exeptions. Her live performance of Slow down is out of this world. She made an old ateist cry with a religious pearl. On of the best liveperformances ever.

[@torsmork]

@@marylindros6005 I was just thinking how Slow down was *Perfect!* It actually *is* perfect, because there's nothing in Sissel's Slow Down that could be improved upon.

[@noriemeha]

The thing about this singer is that Slow Down was a zenith performance when she was 50, almost 4 decades into her professional career. But she had had other high-water performances: Shenandoah, Solveig's Song, Maria Wiegenlied, Kappangen, Going Home, Wait Awhile... to mention some.

[@rintintinification]

I know I late to the party, but she unparalled.

[@FlameCold258]

Please next from Sissel: My favorite is Slow Down which she did with Mormon Tabernacle choir. Siisel = World number 1 in her genre 👍😊😊😊😊

[@rolandstrandberg]

I love when she sings folksongs also, so beautiful.

[@kjetilvesterlistrand3646]

Wish we had some talented, pretty, female vocalists in Norway.

[@torfinnjensen5052]

Try her version of ABBA «Like an angel passing through the room»

[@rosland63]

Here's a duet with Jose Carreras kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGK8lXewq5p7jZo and the entire concert here (45 minutes) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6KtZ42gp999is0

[@NinaS___]

I would really recommend some other music of hers as well. Not «just» the classics. The pop song «Where the lost ones go» - a song she sings together with Espen Lind (which composed and wrote the music) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKWuZImbbLeYfM0 (rare version, great chemistry between them on stage, but there also exists other live recordings, as well as a music video version). Your first pronounciation of Sissel was almost right. I saw someone else in the comments explain you say it similar to sissy, just siss-el (both syllables emphasized).

[@NinaS___]

Also, if you want to find all of her music (at least it looks like all, at least a huge amount), go check out this account: kzbin.info

[@wikipediaman959]

She is a miracle. Love her.

[@Morpholaf]

So glad you found Sissel

[@tubbs1dm]

Persue some of her other genres. She has performed in several languages. Check out her latest Relections Project. She is very special. Thank you for reviewing this song. Keep going you will not be disappointed with Sissel

[@tubbs1dm]

Sissel rhymes with missel

[@steinarthomassen3251]

Try Sissel,s bjutefuel fotball clup liverpool camp song « you never walk olone»..I am self a hug liverpool fan..💟😊👌

[@bennymyers6397]

Wow! A masterpiece Performance by Sissel! I am 61 and grown up listening to her and she is one of my favorites! There is one song that I have listened to so manny times and that is Slow Down with her and the Tabernacle choir! She got a standing ovation from a jammed packed arena! This is a must watch! PS, bring some tissues!

[@leecowell8165]

You know it. that reaction from an audience like that made me cry like a baby! and it blew her away as well that is the ONLY time I saw her lose it... I really do not believe that she realizes what she does to us.

[@patriciasepulveda1264]

What an exquisite and powerful singer! Never have I seen anyone singing classical opera looking right at the camera and totally relaxed .. eyes, face, neck, throat .. nothing looked like there was any kind of work going on .. and the sound that comes out of that relaxation is soulful and clear and completely magnificent. I could watch her and listen to her forever. How often have all of heard this song .. and how could it be that it was brand new and soul changing. Thank you, thank you Sissel. (I think it's Sih-sell .. accent on the first syllable.) Thank you Adam!

[@leecowell8165]

I pronounce her name with the accent on the first syllable. She sings so effortlessly. Although she is a Soprano she has such tremendous range you would not expect her to reach these high notes so effortlessly.

[@leecowell8165]

I pronounce with accent on the first syllable. nobody messes with her last name we all know her simply as Sissel. The Norwegian announcers introduce her that way as well.

[@LizzieRD]

Great reaction. I have her first cassette from the past millénium. Pronunciation? Just think thistle and drop the th for an S. Simple.

[@kristena9285]

I was in the army in 1984 and in one end of our barracks we had a television/living room. I remember when "Syng med oss" (Sing with us) was on Telly. I coulden't even get in to the room, I was stood in the queue because Sissel was on (I think she was 16 years old at the time).

[@ctriis]

Try her rendition of Pie Jesu. It's brilliant.

[@kjetilandersen8329]

She also sings the original Titanic hymn after Titanic hit the ice berg.

[@GryLi]

She is amazing we love her in Denmark

[@joele.campbell1532]

Excellent reaction and analysis. She’s so humble she’s not really interested in being an international star. This might not be your cup of tea but she was the background voice doing wordless music in the film Titanic. Check the cut “Rose”

[@ronda.8624]

I would like you to react to a song by Diana Navarro. She is a Spanish singer. With the song "El perdon" she is a very versatile singer who sings different musical styles. With a very personal voice and notes with incredible melismas. greetings from Spain

[@sivberitlangeland2467]

Can you please react to Sissel The old castle. You Will love it.

[@annekristineingebretsen6932]

I loooooved your reaction😍Super nice to se you react to her😃I am from Norway and I must say I am so proud of her and feel like she is a little bit, a tiny bit, mine😅🙈😍Sissel is one of a kind, she is lovely, her voice is crystal clear and she sings so effortless❤️I will recommend you listen to Sissel and The Tabernacle choir with Slow Down❤️ Also listen to her sing Pie Jesu❤️

[@ernsthelder7928]

EIN GESCHENK GOTTES AN DIE MENSCHHEIT MÖGE SIE NOCH SEHR LANGE LEBEN !!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️