First Time Reacting to Heilung - Anoana LIVE | LIFA Llyn Dain | REACTION

[@edwardwhite8861]

This is my tradition. Just as the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, so was Celtic material found. Poems, chants, culture, you name it. This! This is what was ripped from us. They have brought back a hinting of what we used to be, of what I am.

[@naskeri]

Heilung IS magic, and it IS healing! I owe them my life! 7 years ago they saved me.

[@therealCelticViking]

It's our Indo-European roots calling my brother. Heilung's rituals are meant to heal and unite by amplifying history. They start every performance with this: Remember, that we all are brothers All people, beasts, trees and stone and wind We all descend from the one great being That was always there Before people lived and named it Before the first seed sprouted

[@BlackCat604_2]

Heilung is truly an experience. If you're interested in delving into this genre I'd also suggest a Nordic folk group called Wardruna, from Norway.

[@marta150]

Yes, Helvegen.

[@aselle1709]

@@marta150 Kalandra cover is awesome.

[@marta150]

@@aselle1709 Yes, I love. As well as their song Brave New World

[@mararhcp]

They're freaking amazing, i started learning Norwegian bc i adore their music 🙏🏻

[@Tatjana_1993]

Voluspa❤

[@thefrenchmanla]

There is and has never been music more special than Heilung. I feel blessed and lucky to live in the time of Heilung, and hope more and more people continue to discover them to allow and guide us to regain our compassionate roots, reminding us of who we are, and uniting us within a world of uncertainty, violence, and chaos. Heilung, you are a guiding light to cultures worldwide, thank you for everything that you create and share.

[@jdp]

I never tire of Heilung reaction videos, because I love to see other people experience them for the first time, just like I did mere months ago.

[@artemkramar]

💯

[@yasay1834]

I'm Happy you found them and I really cant wait for more reactions from Heilung, Like Norupo or Krigsgaldr live. They did the Soundtrack for Senua's Saga. Lovely greetings from Germany. ❤

[@kuhpunkt]

Grüsse!

[@grykarlsen5054]

Im trying again😅 Wardruna feat. Aurora. Helvegen❤ They had lot of the music to the show Vikings. Please?❤

[@DaLander]

Yes, please! Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ_Ohah-hZ6kadE

[@juliegallagher4824]

I would love to see you react to more of their stuff. It's so amazing! I also would love to attend one of their performances someday.

[@REACH_khbk]

Yes, if you can attend a ritual live, you have to. It's lifechanging. Your reaction was so profound and true to anyone with a soul. Fabulous!

[@ms_keira]

I cried for almost half the ritual when I saw them live! Every strike of the drum felt like trauma being hammered out from my body I didn't realize I'd held onto.

[@Sunshine7320-o3x]

Seeing them live in the ritual was the most spiritual think I have ever experienced!!!

[@FeralCrow77-yx3of]

I have seen them twice and I need to again. It’s such an amazing thing to feel! “Traust” live from Red Rocks April 2024 is one you need to check out. I highly recommend it! Heilung is German for healing, and they truly do heal the soul. The world needs more Heilung 🖤

[@orthesian1897]

That performance of Traust is spectacular.

[@Shjhjhk-4852]

You HAVE TO see them live someday. I was on a concert of them 3 hours ago. Its.........unbelievable

[@denzelpanther240]

Heilung is an experience. I would call it a ritual. Being in the crowd isnt like a concert. Its a congregation

[@ArabManReacts]

Habibati! Apologies about the watermark but the video was blocked. If you want to see it without the watermark you can head over to patreon

[@markusjentzsch7932]

I discovered them during a very hard moment in chemo. Was using some "substances", headphones on, checked them out (Kriigsgalder) and had something like an out of body experience. Made me feel my inner, strong, genetic berserker warrior. never looked back. of course it sounds cheesy, but sometimes life is cheesy...

[@aarinmiles990]

Been luck enough to see them twice so far. Each time has been a stunning experience. They refer to their shows as rituals that the audience is a part of and they often invite local indigenous people to perform thier cultural songs/ceremony to be respectful of the native land they are performing on to help open and close the show.

[@voodjin]

*it's almost like their music is from past ages* Not almost.. Heilung is a Nordic ritual folk band with members from Denmark, Germany and Norway and their music is based on original artifacts and traditional texts from the Iron Age and the Viking Age. P.S you should check out the official video to this song, it's freaking GORGEOUS!

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

It also puts in context the meaning/basis of the performance.

[@lisamclaren3532]

Agreed, you really need to watch the video. It is beautiful, and the audio is so incredible. Welcome to Amplified History!

[@Raven_Thrash]

Heilung is modern music blending multiple genres and techniques not native to Nordic countries to interpret Iron Age materials for a modern revisionist audience. Please do not confuse this modern expression with actual music that would have been experienced and enjoyed by actual Vikingr. Heilung's music can be an amazing, talented, and even spiritual experience, but please do not confuse it with actual historical music.

[@voodjin]

@@Raven_Thrash please stop talking and read their own description for the band. always these fkn internet experts lol

[@Raven_Thrash]

@@voodjin Hey, guess what? It's the internet, baby! Anybody can say anything they want. Even a band can say anything they want about themselves. Except, oops, notice I DIDN'T say anything about what the band says. What I did say was not to imply that Heilung's music, awesome though it is, was a historically accurate representation of music from the historical period and traditions that would have been listened to and enjoyed by the Vikingr. Which is kinda the imposition your original comment made it out to be. Yes there are historical references and all, but not even the instruments and vocal techniques they primarily use are period accurate for the Norse peoples. If their music makes you feel empowered or invokes a spiritual experience for you, that's great, that's what it's supposed to do! Inspired by, yes honey, but drawn from, no, it's really, really not. One thing I think we'll agree on though, it IS a gorgeous experience for the ears.

[@GummiBoink]

I saw them live on my birthday in 2022, it was a spiritual experience to say the least. Just amazing, I barely had any words afterwards

[@ms_keira]

I cried for almost half the ritual when I saw them live! Every strike of the drum felt like trauma being hammered out from my body I didn't realize I'd held onto.

[@StarStuffGal321]

Yay!!!! Heilung! I sent you recommendations on Patreon! This band is amazing! I saw them live two years ago. It was a truly transcendent experience!

[@sanjuro66]

Taking under consideration your Arab ancestry, I would try to find the song "Nikkal" by Heilung. It's loosely based on ancient Hurrian hymns from Mesopotamia /Syria.

[@experimentalelemental92]

Such a lovely reaction. I cried again when I saw the music take u. I recommend the music vid for this. Chris & Maria are regulars at European festivals in their band Euzen. Kai ( throat singing tattooed Shaman.) joined their Pagan community group. Maria grew up in Norway near a Long Boat museum, & took part in re enactments. Chris is Danish. Kai German. They made their own clothes & instruments, & honour the animals with them. We did all live in harmony once, with each other, the animals & the Earth. Our Ancestors want peace. Greetings from Glastonbury UK. Heilung appearing at Castle Donnigton festival here in UK next week.

[@tommcfeely8707]

I got to see Heilung in concert once when they came through my area of America and it was quite the experience, I had listened to their music for months before being able to see them in concert, but seeing them in concert was so much more. I walked out of the concert hall when the concert was finished with my mind just completely blown away. I've been checking for when they are to come back through, but no luck just yet, but I would definitely recommend checking them out live.

[@poorlyplannedoutings]

I've seen them twice, its an emotional roller-coaster. one song you sing you're listening to Freyja singing to you and another song you're getting ready for battle.. And by the end of it.... it feels like a dream and hopefully you took photos to prove it. I still watch my videos i took and get goosebumps.

[@uncleuhls]

I haven't read through all the comments but I can tell you they make their own instruments. Made of real skins, bones, hair ect.. I believe they originally all met at Viking age re-enactment camps and became friends. Kai (the throat singing guy and Tattoo artist and real life Shaman) wanted to record some of his poetry and Christopher Juul wanted Tatoo's and had a studio so Heilung was born. They 1st performed Live at Castlefest and it is the most epic and magical thing I have witnessed (not in person I WISH) You need to check it out(Lifa Full Show). Doesn't matter what genre of music you like, a lot of their lyrics mean nothing, it's the beautiful feeling they will give you. Best 1hr+ of your life over and over again.

[@Judymoe]

Heilung is what happens when history nerds decide to create a band and put on a show. (I'm old, so young people 'putting on a show' was a popular trope). Heilung is just beautiful. They call their shows 'rituals', and I think that fits.

[@somthingbrutal]

another of theirs i enjoy is their cover song Nikkal which is their version of the oldest known song in human history inscribed in cuneiform on clay tablets excavated from the ancient Amorite-Canaanite city of Ugarit. (modern day Syria)

[@elmonitorrr2978]

Heilung is great in its own way. Saw them twice and it is like a ceremony. You have to be "ready" to enjoy their music. but those drums help a lot to get you in the right mood.

[@samael7867]

heilung did the Soundtrack of hellblade, watch the hellblade trailer, if you havent watched that allready, it will blow your minde :)

[@renanvcb]

Don't you felt like your souls was touched and healed even if you couldn't understand a single word they were singing? That's Heilung, my friend! You should watch the full Lifa ritual.

[@creislaw4821]

They actually call their performances as rituals so ritualistic is not wrong :) Also they have built many if not all of their instruments themselves using natural/historic materials. The band actually got some trouble from customs agents because one of their instruments was done from human bone

[@georgelynch6139]

Going to see them in Stockholm in March 2025. Actually Eivor opened for them, can you imagine seeing Eivor and Heilung at the same show ?

[@comodoregoatknuckle6301]

Had the same Line Up two or three years ago in Frankfurt, Germany. It was such a blast. Saw them a month ago in Hamburg and they had a metal band as opener. For me it that didn't fit at all. Spoiled the experience a little bit for my taste. Have great fun and healing, my friend.

[@chokieblowback]

this guys reaction is priceless, he comments about the layering and the harmony of the singers, he feels the ritual and tribal essence of the music, as each new part comes in you can see his face change in wonder. i recommend anyone starting to get into heilung, wardruna and the other excelent tribal music out there to wait until nightfall and watch these guys in the dark, sit on beanbags or cushions and drift into the music and sound explosion that hits you.

[@SinThereDoneThat]

Saw them live at red rocks back in April. It was an amazing experience

[@axelk4921]

"HEILUNG" German for healing. At the beginning of their career, they had problems with the authorities during concert tours because many of the instruments are self-made and consist of real human bones, ash, skins and bones from real animals... the group had its breakthrough with their very first live concert in 2017

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

You are correct on your points. They do not sing songs, they perform Rituals. And having seen them live I can confirm, no video can begin to convey the atmosphere created by this amazing group. Those amplified drums pound your chest. One of the greatest concerts I've ever attended. Do not miss them if the opportunity presents itself. You will not regret it!

[@lydiak4524]

I saw them in Chicago and it was once-in-a-lifetime experience. When they toured in the US, they invited many local Native American nations to open their shows. But they are all about northern Europe, the Viking era and more. They incorporate runic texts into their lyrics. They make their own instruments.

[@mortenBP]

​@@lydiak4524 They not only invited the local indigious tribes to join them, they started off every place they planned to have their rituals by asking every local tribe permission to perform rituals on their land. THEIR land. Now that is respect.

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

@@lydiak4524 Same in Greensboro NC. Opened with Native Americans.

[@TheJuice-ez8io]

I love how so many people who have no knowledge of them end up getting it completely without even realizing it.

[@Onitsutube]

actually that was a GREAT point on Your behalf... Heilung them selves reffer to their shows as "rituals" and the goal is to involve the audience in a mutual spiritual experience... and speaking of soundtracks, I don't know if You ever heard about the game Hellblade, but they did the soundtrack to the second installment called Hellblade 2 (Senua's saga)... and it's so spot on it's insane

[@chantellesimpson1832]

I went and saw them live in Melbourne Australia 2 weeks ago. It was absolutely incredible. Spellbinding.

[@omega1231]

The musical brain behind the entire production is Christopher Juul, he has made electronica infused Danish folk music, and folk music in general for atleast 20 years producing and playing many different bands. Checking out the bands he formed and played In are a good indicator of really good folktronica.

[@ironwhistlesArt]

It's not just a Music-Perfomance, they practicase shamanic Rituals on the Stage. It's Magic! A positive kind of Magic ...

[@mortenBP]

You're in it now! Don't back down. Do everything from Heilung. You won't regret it. I promise you goosebumps.

[@experimentalelemental92]

👍

[@Alykzandria]

I was privileged to experience a Heilung ritual here in Seattle a few years ago and it was nothing short of magical :) For anyone who haven't been able to do this, I HIGHLY recommend it, even if you only see them once. It will change you

[@TomicaCZ]

I saw Heilung almost 2 years ago fort the first time and that was unbelievable experience! I didn't understand a single word, but I experenced so many stories and felt so many incredibly strong emotions. If they play near to you, definitely go and see them live because if you liked this, your head will explode. I'm sorry to tell you, but it's imposible to capture this band on camera... You have to be there! On 7th September they play again in Czechia (formely Czech Republic, center of Europe) during a festival in city called Trutnov. So I'm going! ☺ On top of that, there will be another band playing, called Zeal & Ardor. I didn't know them, so I played 5 songs on the KZbin, felt totally in love since the first song, now I've heard their 2 latest ablums and I don't know which of these 2 band excites me more. 😂 Anyway, if you want to check Zeal & Ardor, check their song Death To The Holy (official clip has awesome video too). Then if you like them you can check Church Burns... That one is great too. BTW heir style is combination of black slaves chanting and black metal - weird combination, but it f***ing works! 🤘 They started from a reddit challenge or something like that I believe.

[@mathiasiversen7848]

Heilung is insane.. Their live performances are mindblowing, the shows are breathtaking and I always get in a fight with myself when I have to decide between live and music video since both are "skadush" in my head.

[@hajovelt3083]

For better understanding the meaning of the song, of Anoana (a great female shaman of the bronce age era) you must watch the origin music video of this song. Joey knows that...😁

[@jasontaboada6855]

Maria is playing a bowed lyre called a tagelharpa. Chris is playing a larger version of the tagelharpa. Electronic wise, they do use a looper using natural sounds. So many great suggestions in the comments so far. I love In Maidjan from their first LIFA Ritual. They also just released a new LIFA video for the song Traust recorded at Red Rocks 2021.

[@JDKMAR]

really appreciated your insightful and soul-felt reaction. This song is unrivaled.

[@kimkruse7370]

Do Yourself a Favor see the Video they made to It. It is beautiful.

[@jaega4247]

Heilung is a whole experience to listen to. The female vocalist, Maria Franz, also sings in the band Euzen, which is well worth checking out as well, if only to hear a slightly different side of her incredible vocals.

[@MaltGambit]

I've attended one of their rituals, it's indescribable. Check out the live version of "Asja" from their latest album. Do a deep dive with this band, enjoy the ride.

[@KNYePD]

Hey, loved your reaction, just great. If you can see them live, just do it. I saw them 2022, it was amazing, eye opening, loved it, they draw you in their world they are creating at their rituals. Another well known and great one is "in maidjan" also live.

[@D.I.Nanuruw]

I saw them in Amsterdam last month,, it was amazing,, they actually do not address the crowd at all during the show

[@moonwalker9266]

They did the soundtrack of the game Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. The other band other's in the comments said Wardruna worked and even appeared in The Vikings series.

[@somthingbrutal]

i recommend checking out stuff from their gig at Castlefest 2017 the songs In maidjan or krigsgaldr are a good place to start

[@Matjo7588dk]

This band started the same way a Joke would start. A Dane a Norwegian and a German walked into a bar... And well. Started a band. Almost. The Dane and the German talked about it. and then build it. And then the Norwegian joined. And the Dane is known in the music industry in Denmark. So he got a lot of his friends to play instruments and such for many of the sounds they use.

[@birkins1]

I was there that night and it was by far the most meaningful musical experiences of my life

[@JoshuaFranklinDJ]

Heilung - Pronounce Heiling, is absolutely magical, It's been 2 years since I saw them last, and I can't wait till they return to the SW again so I can forge *NEW* emotions and memories around their music, because the last time, after seeing them with my now ex wife, who three months later called it quits on our marriage 2, weeks after my father died leaves me in tears every damn time, and I'm completely *DONE* with her and want *NOTHING* to do with her on any level...

[@rockhardjohnson3691]

I have tickets to see them in November I am beyond excited

[@chokieblowback]

enjoy your experience next month, they will take you to another dimension :)

[@danielklein5762]

they do make their own instruments and use them sometimes Live. ^^ In maidjan the concert shows one of those instruments. in an interview they talked about how they where just putting random strings on a tube and tried makeing music with it. They thought it was so good that they used it on a concert. XD

[@sean.nathan]

Their performance at Castlefest in the Netherlands back in 2017, should be first on the list for your next dive into the wonderance of Heilung 🎉

[@YTjunkette]

Heilung is awesome. They base their music on Germanic/Nordic history, but it seems to hit all of us in our souls, no matter where we come from. "One with nature," YES! The male main singer, Kai Uwe, writes most of their stuff and apparently he often finds his inspiration out in nature, doing 'spirit walks' and such.

[@SamG-13]

Heilung came together out of a mutual interest in Dark Age re-enactment; they did initially make their own instruments as well as their own costumes. They sing in a variety of old Northern European languages including Proto-Norse. I think the disclaimer about political movements is there because white supremacists have unfortunately tried to co-opt Germanic paganism and traditions. The non-terrible people are put in a position where they have to actively distance themselves.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

her voice is insane :)

[@Gazer873]

Sept 11 in Vienna, thats when/where you can experience them for example 😊 They’re mindblowing ❤

[@leannetaylor3840]

I was there on this show. How do you feel? You feel like nothing you've ever felt before. It is otherworldly

[@sevenrichiewhite]

Speaking of soundtracks. Heilung did several parts of the soundtrack for the game "Hellblade II: Senua's Saga". Also a great game to check out btw :)

[@Liska78]

I saw them live and it was amazing! It was truly magical, an incredible experience ✨

[@JohnBarnes88]

Im watching them live in Oslo mars next year. They did the soundtrack for Senuas saga.

[@naskeri]

A: Soundtrack to Senua2, Witcher is Polish and Heilung is (mostly) inspired by Old Norse. B: don't remember the question haha, but I owe my life to this band. Don't think I'm alone. Heilung means healing. Music is powerful, and this helped me. C:Like you said, a concert is like a ritual. They've had them all over the world

[@JRosales-do9mk]

Awesome group, great singer with Maria doing her part. She also sings with Euzon. I was trying to look her up and found where she was. Her voice is phenomenal.

[@uncleuhls]

Heilung is the closest thing we will ever have to a real life Wyld Stallyns.

[@justynapieniazek]

I loved the analogy to their music being something of a different dimention - I get the very same feeling. They recently released another live song - Traust. I think you would love it too!

[@Robert_Herring]

They are rituals. They make most of their own instruments from natural materials, a lot of bone used. There is a full performance of their album "Lifa" on KZbin. It's a beautiful way to spend an evening.

[@maximebemer3407]

They did a soundtrack for Hellblade 1 & 2 videogame. Check out what they did for the last Game Awards for Hellblade 2 Senua's Saga!!

[@manty01actual59]

This is the Music of the Spheres in 5D. You should go to one of the Ritual’s when they get back over here. It’s life changing

[@Luke-se6ly]

They call their shows rituals, so you can call it that. Also they just released new tickets for almost every continent so you can check those. Im going too!

[@christinajensen8058]

Its our original religion..im danish and it sings to me..

[@ColoradoDuB]

All hail Odin! Love the reaction brother ❤

[@bbombastus7791]

Please react to "Heilung | LIFA - In Maidjan LIVE"

[@astridbortis]

Hello I’m a Dear! But i love Heilung and their music to!

[@eric_m_ua]

Check "Heilung | LIFA - Krigsgaldr LIVE"

[@yasminesteinbauer8565]

They didn't make music for the Witcher but for Hellblade 2. Try “Heilung | LIFA - In Maidjan LIVE” next.

[@Telleryn]

I believe that large bowed single-string instrument is a psalmodikon, a particularly large example of one, love the sound

[@amonnenamergin9812]

They made the soundtrack of Hellblade 2 :) They are phenomenal!

[@ulaB]

"Heilung" is the German word for "healing" or "cure". Sometimes I think listening to them brings out feelings from deep inside that we ignore or hide in our modern world.

[@der7tezwerg921]

It may not be for everyone. But, dang, they are special.

[@NZWozza]

Haha your first impressions are more accurate than you realize. They do not do concerts, they do rituals. And yes they make their own instruments out of animals and humans. Seriously, look up what instruments they use, and how they made them. I saw them headline on of the nights at a festival on a farm in England last year, absolutely transcendent. Amazing vibe, and the drums shake you to the core. Amazingly they are coming to NZ this year, so I jumped on those tickets. I bought Hellblade II primarily because they involved Heilung for the soundtrack. You could react to their performance at the Videogame Awards, which is live and then backed by the trailer featuring them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYTIfmB5hM-VntU Funny you should wonder how someone could open for them. Eivor is opening for them here, and has done many times. So I looked her up. Oh my gawd, she is incredible, and it makes so much sense. I am so hyped to hear her live, you should definitely check her out, her voice is insane. Having shivers just thinking about it. Eivor - Falling Free kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX-zepd9d9Nqg5Y But yeah, definitely hit up Heilung again as Anoana is a good entry point. Normally try to not throw recommendations in my comments as you will receive so many, but Heilung and Eivor are actually life changing,

[@hoblon]

Nice guess. They actually do create these instruments ^_^

[@Morscss]

Heilung, simplesmente ESPETACULAR!!!

[@idalindholm1814]

We level up with them ❤

[@alexandrumihai-dan5484]

it's magical....

[@naskeri]

Ahh, check out the band🖤 They have one "cover song" the oldest song ever...Nikkal

[@bazkeen]

They are truly an experience 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@siwlasilva]

A portal to an ancient purer world, that was exactly how I feel when I hear Heilung...

[@carollalicker]

More of this group please. 😀

[@hrothgar64]

Heilung (pronounced 'Hi-lung') don't do gigs or concerts. They are rituals. I was at this ritual in London and it was an amazing, spiritual experience. Most bands have recorded music playing before they come on stage, Heilung have nature sounds playing - wind rustling through trees, bird song and distant howling of wolves. Before they start, someone sages the stage, gear and audience. The band walk out and chant to open the ritual: Remember, that we all are brothers All people, beasts, trees and stone and wind We all descend from the one great being That was always there Before people lived and named it Before the first seed sprouted

[@hachimaki]

You should also check out Wardruna and their song Lyfjaberg (the music video is pretty cool and has got english subtitles)

[@Hope-cm8fb]

Yesssss😊💚🍀

[@lunarwolf5555]

The Best video! Thanks for your reaction!

[@littlemouse7066]

They did all this only using hand made ancient acoustic instruments. They are trying to reach their roots so it's a portal to another time more than another universe. Even the language they use is not a modern language it's a language reconstructed from ancient sources of their culture. the female singer (who here impersonates a seer) is from Norway the guy with the horns is from Germany and he not only impersonates a shaman he is a shaman and the guy who's playing that strange string instrument is from Denmark they are the members of the band and responsible for the music and the lyrics of all their albums. By the way I'm glad you understand music and you are open minded. You can watch In Majan live from Lifa some years ago It's something and the video of Hertan from Wardruna.