Getting Spiritual With Heilung's In Maidjan

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

YAAAAS! Banshee Women Unite!!

[@victoradam8685]

Can't wait to hear you two put a track together!

[@imoverhere8327]

I just want to thank you for showing appreciation to the metal community (bringing the unironic light to it) for the past few years! Grunge too! Love what you do and i hope you can stay in with will’s career on and off stage!

[@digitalmouse3314]

hilarious I did not expect this comment but yes I cannot describe in words how much of an amazing singer Mariah is like holy crap how? where? why? who? and last but not least WHAT? Also always promoting your channel to every singer on the planet right now lol.

[@gryphon0468]

@@digitalmouse3314I saw them live it’s fucking amazing and you should go if you at all can.

[@rebelliousfineart8202]

Right before he says that she sound like a banshee he was talking about the “blegh” and I was thinking about why you haven’t done a deep dive reaction to Motionless in White. For one, I think you’d really like them, and while they didn’t start the “Blegh” Chris is the the pioneer of the “Blegh”. Okay, but I’m also here for the banshee women 🤌 super cool music.

[@Noiki]

I was at their concert and they do not "talk" to the crowd. It's a whole ritual. They come onto the stage burning sage and directing the smoke towards the crowd too and before they leave, they do it again just to cleanse the venue. It is so magical and healing. Loved every second.

[@almawonder722]

Heilung rituals are beautifully intense and every day, I look forward to seeing them again 🙏🏻

[@Eyeyamgod]

Sleep token handles their live shows just like this. They stay in character and treat it like a ritual to the god sleep. Bass player is comedic relief though.

[@KeepingSix]

A ritual, not a concert.

[@Naturevsnurture86]

Me too it was healing.

[@mrsbeard5225]

They also invited the Aboriginal elders on stage for the opening ritual when they played in Australia. It was beautiful.

[@Raijin-RyuX24]

I love how Will is like part of Elizabeth’s family now and he’s basically made it his second home. Lol who knew they’d become besties?

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

He totally is!

[@AtticsTV]

the two Anime Arcs of youtube that I have enjoyed most is TanktheTech hopping on the tour with Electric Callboy, and these two becoming besties. So wholesome.

[@BrickNewton]

I was like...wait I recognise that background. Would not have known of Will without The Charismatic Voice

[@Samurai_Stoner]

Imagine If they did a song together...

[@awg6397]

​@@Samurai_Stonershe already did Red Panda with Nik Nocturnal, her and Will is only the next logical thing

[@olekzembowski]

“I can’t understand a word that she’s saying but I get it” is a best characteristic of their art

[@matt.rus1]

"I'm not a singer, I just scream at people". Ok bro, you're not fooling anyone 😂. You're already a vocal legend.

[@elliotbruce7173]

I literally laughed out loud when he said that. 😂

[@evgeniaanastasiou2286]

27:21😂

[@Bloody_RedQueen]

WE'VE SEEN YOUR SLEEP TOKEN COVERS

[@immune85]

That's exactly the kind of artist that I respect.

[@nicolofaettini7458]

Hi Will, just a couple of notes: - This was their FIRST ever live concert - Language is a blend of ancient Germanic/scandinavian languages, spoken around 8-9th century i believe. - Songs are inspired by real ancient objects that archeologist may have found in northern europe, revealing some ancient stories and events that really happened. - the instruments are inspired on what Vikings may have used in their music, and they're completely hadmade by Heilung themselves, using real skin, bones and stuff, mostly coming from already dead animals. they tend to carefully respect all nature and living beings. - Actually the band is formed by the 3 singers, all other guys on stage are session instrumentist. Which makes all this more epic considering how much work is put behind every member. - The band has been formed just "casually" because the main singer was composing just some poems inspired by the ancient stuff discovered in northern erurope, and met the second singer (the guy on the left) which is a producer, and he made all the music and they recorded the first songs (and i believe their first album). Maria joined the band just some time later, when they decided to become a full time band doing this music. i saw them live and they basically open with a ritual ceremony, and make a full spiritual ceremony, in which this song is the first one. This band live sounds 10 times better, also because a recorded live performance usually can't recreate the real acoustic properties of the instruments, which if you hear live, it will deliver a more powerful athmosphere, i really suggest you to go see them live if you're into this kind of music!

[@michym80]

This was really interesting. Thank you for sharing!

[@Naturevsnurture86]

It was an amazing show my videos are from October 24th 2023 and it was incredible.

[@amwj91]

Many of the lyrics are directly from bracteates - tiny metal piece similar to coins or rune stones 🙂 The lyrics in their song “Krigsgaldr” for example are directly taken from the runic inscriptions on the Eggja stone found in Norway. Their instruments and clothing are self made, and their shaman drum is decorated with their own blood and even human bones are used as an instrument. They are….. incredible musicians too ❤❤❤

[@flisan4385]

Also not to forget that these are inspired by "Galder" which is a form of prayer and storytelling, hyping up before war etc.

[@ranger7544]

Scandinavian languages are also Germanic.

[@benfinnegan1667]

Anyone else tickled by how it takes Will like two seconds to replicate every noise he hears?

[@MareBartleet]

Imagine what he could do with a little opera training!!

[@nomadictaylor]

Yes. And I also appreciate your use of the word tickled.

[@frostfang1]

Relate.

[@bazzfazz]

I shouldn't say "tickled"...

[@necromora666]

Heilung has really helped me with my CPTSD and other mental ailments. Helped me ground and center myself. I'm not a spiritual person but I did create my own ritual with their music to help me work through trauma and other things. This song begins my ritual.

[@wilkaii]

Big agree. When I'm at my worst, waking from panic and anxiety, the rhythm and chanting really eases the mind. I'm not sure how it works in the brain itself, but my god does it help. It's like a little interesting meditative state.

[@stanleyarmstrong2898]

In Maidjan means to ruin or corrupt. In this context, a village is ruined by warfare

[@Naunet7]

Heilung is German and means "Healing", by the way. Many of their lyrics are written in ancient Proto-Germanic language, which was a language spoken mostly in northern Germany up to Southern Scandinavia. They often use real preserved texts for some of their lyrics. These Germanic languages later developed into today's German, English, and most Scandinavian languages. As a German coming from those regions, where Proto-Germanic culture was happening, I can't understand anything they are singing, but the phonetic is sometimes strangely familiar 😊 But as it's a very old language, one can't really know for sure what it sounded like. I live close to some graves and a building of that time tho, so you can get kind of an idea how they lived back then.

[@mero8374]

thanks for explaining! thats very interesting! do you know something about the things they are wearing? are these old german traditional styles or maybe adopted from scandinavia?

[@Naunet7]

@@mero8374 While I'm not a historian, based on what I've seen in museums and read online, it seems that the clothing worn by Heilung may not have been typical everyday attire for that time period. If we're talking about the Bronze Age, most clothing was quite simple, often dark in color, as people were transitioning from using just animal hides to the first use of textile production. Surviving clothing sets are limited tho. But there are stone drawings suggesting that early Germanic peoples practiced rituals, including human sacrifice, divination, and had a spiritual connection with their natural environment. It's likely that they had priests or shamans who wore more elaborate clothing. Heilung seems to be offering their interpretation of such rituals, with their chants evoking a connection with nature and a sense of impending human sacrifice :D

[@benedictul]

The only word I got from their chant was "turisas", or "tursas" - because it's also the name of a Finnish band I listened to a while back, which apparently is the name given to some kind of sea monster, or a god of war. The wiktionary says it comes from Proto-Finnic *tursas, borrowed from Proto-Germanic *þurisaz (“giant, name of the Þ-rune; one of Odin's runes”). So that matches your Proto-Germanic description. Cool stuff, I have never heard of Heilung before. Their vocals are haunting. I wonder if they also use "traditional" 20th-century metal instruments in some of their songs, gotta check that out next.

[@Naunet7]

​@@benedictul Germanic Paganism is closely related to the old Scandinavian religions. Many of the deities in Germanic Paganism were known by similar names among the various Germanic peoples. The god known to the Germans as Wodan or Wōden was known to the Norse as Óðinn. Similarly, the god Thor was known to the Germans as Donar and to the Norse as Þórr (Thor). Interestingly, even today, the German word for thunder is "Donner," which is not too different from "Donar."

[@Naunet7]

@@benedictul I've also just learned, that there were priestesses in Germanic Paganism. I quote: "Germanic priestesses were feared by the Romans, as tall women with glaring eyes, wearing flowing white gowns often wielded a knife for sacrificial offerings. Captives might have their throats cut and be bled into giant cauldrons or have their intestines opened up and the entrails thrown to the ground for prophetic readings." I'm glad I wasn't alive back then :D

[@ShilohSmith]

Fun fact! This entire show was their first ever performance as Heilung. Knowing that only makes this even more impressive.

[@Fishdemon72]

im convinced, you have either been adopted by Elizabeth or you have moved in. And i am here for both

[@swaillidan5558]

She already has a partner tho 😭I guess it could have become an open relationship xD

[@swaillidan5558]

@@spectrophobic Moving in to live with someone very much implies that

[@swaillidan5558]

@@spectrophobic Friend... with benefits xD

[@hiddenwoodsben]

little brother, and now hands down.

[@xaikken]

Who is Elizabeth

[@NotThatKindaKaren]

Me and my son just saw them in NC. What an amazing experience/ritual. We walked into the stadium with birds singing and the smell of sage. They were very healing and this night with Heilung will be etched into my soul for a lifetime. I cannot wait until I see them again. This IS a ritual. This is not a concert or just a performance. It is Norse chanting. The lyrics are beautiful. Healing words for a pained humanity. Words of peace, love, respect.... they brought me to tears a few times that night. If you look up Heilung lyrics in English on the web you will find them. They are my go to band for meditation,rockin' out, chillin', road trip... even use for sleep music-it is good for anytime of day/night.

[@Demodude1234]

I love that you called it a ritual immediately because that's what Heilung calls their shows. It's not a concert, it's a ritual.

[@lindsayrafferty9088]

Sleep token

[@PantsuMann]

Hi Will, I saw Heilung in Denmark a few years back. It was so amazing and enchanting. There were parents with their kids, rich people with suits, metal heads in leather jackets and larpers in tunicas lol. The mix of people coming to see them was amazing. Heilung is about old germanic tribal 300AC folk music. Those drums hammer your body, triggering all kinds of primal feelings. They ended the show with one song with intense hammering on the drums and everyone in the crowd and I mean absolutely EVERYONE standing up hammering their feet into the ground. It wa so epic, so go see them if you can. It's a live performance to be remembered for sure!

[@Lord_Ian]

Hi ! Huge fan of both Lorna Shore and Heilung right there A few Heilung recommendations If you like Kai's low notes : Elddansurin If you like Maria's voice : Krisgaldr If you like being scared : Alfadhirhaiti If you like having such experiences : Tenet Free bonuses : Asja, Svanrand, Traust, Hakkerskaldyr, Anoana, Norupo, Galgaldr, Harmer Hippyer

[@ericfoxprime]

Alfadhirhaiti is so fucking powerful.

[@kinimodb.4845]

Have you seen them live before?

[@Lord_Ian]

@@kinimodb.4845 Yes, last december !

[@Lord_Ian]

@@ericfoxprime expect no less from an ode to Odin.

[@mrpoopiebungholio4871]

Thank you thank you for this. I needed a definitive platform into heilung. Listening to whole albums just wasnt doing it for me

[@maggiereedy4079]

They are literally singing the runic alphabet over and over again! Maria actually goes up and down between three different ranges, which gives it the most incredible texture and variation. I’m obsessed. If you ever have a chance to see them live, they actually do in fact, perform a ritual with the audience before the music begins. If you haven’t heard Dead Can Dance, you should check them out too.

[@haulfr.channel]

The first part is not the runic alphabet 😉

[@Luna-ff4uh]

​​@@haulfr.channel no, but the bulk of the song is simply a repetition of the Elder Futhark. Also, thanks for the excuse to share what the beginning does mean. lol From a Heilung page: “Ek Erilaz Owlthuthewaz Niwaremariz Saawilagar Hateka Harja” can be found in the Lindholm Amulet where the line “ekerilazsa[w]ilagazhateka” or “Ek erilaz Sawilagaz haite'ka” is carved. Based on what wikipedia says about this: “This translates to "I am (an) erilaz (a rune master), I am called the wily” (or “I am called Sawilagaz). If the word in first line is translated as a name, Sawilagaz means "the one of the Sun (Sowilo).” If the word is translated as “the wily” or “crafty one” or “deceitful one,” then it may be related to a byname of Odin or another god.“ We can use this to help translate. "Harja” from Anglo-Saxon means “army”.

[@haulfr.channel]

@@Luna-ff4uh hehe, sorry 😉 just saying.

[@Hipporider]

Definitely try the Dead Can Dance with Lisa Gerard

[@TomorrowWeLive]

Most badass abc song ever

[@Double-O]

FYI, the triple harmony part is just them reciting the names of the Elder Futhark runes. Basically an alphabet song. 😁👍

[@thedappermagician6905]

Thats why they call it a Spell.

[@Broken_Wrench]

was looking for this so i didnt say it too lol

[@tylerspeiv2575]

Ha! A spell.

[@RaraZeCat]

I legit use this for where I forget my EF runes 💀

[@drnobody418]

I have been listening to Heilungs for years now, and im still not sick of them. So so so so excited to see them live next month!

[@uncle_thulhu]

Wait, wait, wait. Are we going to start getting regular music reactions from Will Ramos? This might just be the best thing that has ever happened!🎉🤯❤

[@97warlock]

if u like start-stops every 13 seconds lol

[@uncle_thulhu]

@@97warlock If it's Will doing it, I can live with it.

[@97warlock]

@@uncle_thulhu enjoy. not for me

[@johnellebergeron6603]

Listen to Neso, Maria was crying the whole time. She is a literal goddess. Every sound and note in their music is purposeful and incites certain emotions. They have this down to a literal science. There is reason behind every detail, every sound.

[@justcallmelizzl]

2022 I went to a Heilung concert and let me tell you... Their music just draws you in. I have never felt this way during a concert, as if it connects you to yourself on a new level. 10 minutes into the concert and people were just stomping, dancing and moving being completely drawn in. I was and still am stunned to this day by their performance! If I ever have the chance I am going to see them again.

[@PhotoMind89]

I feel the same exact way, the shocking part was, folks of all ages were there! I’m jonesing for another ritual🥹

[@LampshadeLadEddie]

It was the best I've ever seen in my whole life. I'm desperate to see them again❤

[@dougel4709]

"Its like the world is marching and you're just there!" What a great line!!

[@OutLookification]

I wish I knew the actual term for it but that “micro-vibrato” is common in Scandinavian Kulning, which is an ancient form of cattle calling - typically performed by women. Uuuugh I’m so excited you two are delving a little into folk music because there’s such a WEALTH of amazing stuff out there!

[@NolanHolladay]

Thank you! Literally what I came here to comment, I've gotten into a lot of Scandinavian music over the past 6 or 7 years and Kulning gets me every time, the masters of it sound like angels yodelling

[@marissafederico1718]

Heilung has been a personal favorite of mine for a LONG time. It's so awesome to see their vocals get the recognition they deserve.

[@brainwashed1232]

Heilung means Healing in English 🙂 Heilung is a Norwegian/Danish/German Proto-Germanic Folk Band. They sing in Proto-Germanic Language (where unfortunately not much of it exists anymore) and also in Latin, Goth and German and the lyrics are mostly from Old Norse and Old Germanic legends (Nordic and Germanic were the same thing back then) Greatings from Germany! 🤘

[@anahivega4281]

I've never heard of this band before, YT showed this video to me as a suggested. The concept of the band is amazing! I'm enjoying this music a lot! thanks for the info you shared about them, it's so interesting! Greetings from Mexico 🤘

[@petebennett1157]

The reason it feels like your being pulled into a ritual is because you are. The live set has all the components of a magical rite. The horn and yell at the beginning is the call to the rite. This song uses the elder futhark to create a sacred space. If you look at their shows this is followed by an invocation of Odin with Alfadhirhaiti, and a ritual sacrifice in traust. the last 2 songs are Eldansurin which is designed to get everyone dancing which builds energy then Hamrer Hippyer this again continues the build of energy in the room but also contains the healing spell. I am a practising heathen who regularly holds Blot rituals and ive rarely felt anything like the energy of a Heilung live ritual. You need to experience it its amazing.

[@ThatOneGuy9556]

This band is 100 percent on my list of must sees. I can feel the pull of the old ways tugging at my soul whenever I listen to them.

[@5PANKER]

I love how musically educated Will is. He isn't just a guy in an amazing metal band, he knows music inside and out and the description of the energy. Got to appreciate this guy!

[@AlexanderPochertPiano]

Yeah, he also plays multiple instruments like brass instruments and he is also a great dancer.

[@chysero8636]

Its hard not to appreciate him

[@chrisratliff6697]

I was about to write the same thing until I read what you wrote..... You wouldn't expect I don't know how to say it but the guy behind the mask in the band,,, but he's not wearing the mask.... I think Will could succeed being a singer of any style of music like gospel,,,, bluegrass,,,, rap,,,, country,,,, anything but I like the route he's going and I love his band!!! Hey Will why don't you throw some bluegrass in your mix of madness,,,,!

[@xenogorwraithblade2538]

​@@chrisratliff6697 I'd kill to hear Will do a Shawn James cover. Just to know.

[@monkeypuzzlefarm]

The lyrics are a sequence of runes from the Elder Futhark runic alphabet. Here is a breakdown of what each rune means: Fehu - Wealth, possessions Uruz - Strength, health Thurisaz - Challenge, conflict Ansuz - Wisdom, communication Raidho - Journey, movement Kenaz - Torch, creativity Gebo - Gifts, partnerships Wunjo - Joy, harmony Hagalaz - Disruption, change Naudhiz - Need, distress Isa - Stillness, ice Jera - Harvest, cycles Eihwaz - Defense, stamina Perthro - Mystery, fate Algiz - Protection, shielding Sowelu - Success, goals Tiwaz - Justice, leadership Berkano - Fertility, growth Ehwaz - Movement, progress Mannaz - Community, relationships Laguz - Flow, water Ingwaz - Fertility, new beginnings Dagaz - Breakthrough, day Othala - Inheritance, ancestral

[@BrandeeM]

Thank you for typing it all out 🤘🏻

[@Sovgoth]

This... makes In Maidjan the heaviest, most transcendental Alphabet Song in all of human history.

[@pepesilvia7765]

You have no idea how happy I am you checked this band out. Saw them in Red Rocks Colorado in 2021 and all I can say is that it was an amazing ritualistic experience.

[@Iliyanarasputin6017]

I was at that ritual as well! It was amazing!!!!

[@sarahmoon1768]

What an amazing place to see them!

[@velraven8944]

I'm still heartbroken I didn't get to go to that concert, but luckily they're coming back to the states and I'm seeing them live this month!

[@SaintOfSwords]

Maria's high notes in this song always make me tear up. No reason for it that I can discern. Just happens.

[@bflygreen14]

First time watching and I definitely started to get emotional!!

[@Grunik1618]

Seeing -- no -- *experiencing* Heilung at Red Rocks in Colorado was the single most memorable event I've ever been to in my life.

[@dannyhigdon666]

Jealous! I'm seeing them in DC on Thursday, but I REALLY hope they play Red Rocks again!

[@Chilledoutredhead]

​@dannyhigdon666 they are incredible live, the hype is real, and they all put so much effort in.

[@timothythompson8129]

I was there as well, cheers from Washington state. It was heart warming seeing them open and close the ritual with the local native Americans.

[@brittmotionless6]

Heilung is soooo good. Discovered them a couple years ago and I still go feral every time it comes on my playlist.

[@Kej.9]

It is funny you wondered about the breathing 😂...Actually they recorded the songs without the slightest idea the would perform it live one day...They were asked just a short time before this show to perform so they had to work hard to prepare everything for live performing...It was also Kai's first public performance ever

[@wilkaii]

I'm a vocalist and often before a gig, I will listen to this and chant along to Marias part. Gets me in a great mindset, works my breath control, calms my nerves and warms up my vocals a touch too! I've tried to do marias solo also, but my god it's easy to completely mess up everything lmao. Shes an anomaly, such a fantastic group of musicians!

[@nessie2204]

Heilung has been one of my favorite bands for a few years now, along with Wardruna. I believe they have been part of the Vikings soundtrack now along with Hellblade 2. They do refer to their shows as rituals rather than concerts. I have yet to see them live but listening to them for the first time is definitely an experience. Amazing video!! 🖤

[@Andy_from_de]

If you liked those bands, don't miss Nytt Land.

[@nessie2204]

@@Andy_from_de I do listen to them as well, but thank you for the recommendation!!

[@turian_noises]

Please, please, do more Heilung! They have sooo many impressive songs from the same concert!

[@Boudhewein]

Castlefest The Netherlands was their first even live performance. And Kai hadn't sang live before. But what a ritual it was and they took off. I was there and loved the experience. So powerfull and meaningfull. To experience a performance of them is to experience their interpretation of old rituals. No matter where you are from, it is globally understood. The text they are chanting is the elder futhark rune alphabet. If you ever have the chance to see them, do.....

[@lydiamodderman]

Castlefeeeeest!!! ♡♡♡♡♡

[@pillarofdawn]

Heilung is one of the top 3 live performances i've ever seen. And i've seen everything from classical, metal, EDM, rap, big band, Kpop, spanish guitar, pop, chiptune, country, blues, jazz, punk, ska, and everything in between.

[@kingrueben1211]

Was lucky enough to see Wardruna and yes, these types of shows are more than just music. Its sooooo much deeper than that. The music literally calls to you like as if it was your ancestors talking to you thru modern day music

[@courtneyurman]

I love that you borrowed Elizabeth's format and set to do this solo. I'm not done watching yet and you're killing this reaction. 🤘

[@KotaKopta0981]

I remember being a stagehand for my internship for these guys and they were incredible. Homade stands, instruments, and style. Heilung was definitely an experience

[@Double-O]

So excited to see you getting into Heilung, and so grateful to Elizabeth for showing them to you! If I ever saw Lorna Shore and Heilung tour and/or collaborations between the two groups, I might just sit and weep tears of joy. 😭🖤🤘🏻

[@waynetice7908]

A Lorna Shore/Heilung colab might just be what the world needs right now.

[@carlychufo2793]

they are INCREDIBLE live. seeing them perform is an experience of a lifetime.

[@Keepersoftheflame]

If you get a chance to see them live... DOOO IT!!! Your whole view on life will shift and it is literally Healing like the name of the band. It is just one of those expirences that marks a before and an after in your life. XOXO

[@beautifuldreamer0811]

The vocalist from one of my favorite bands reacts to a song from one of my favorite bands? HELL YES! Will's reaction was just sublime. It made me so giddy to see someone respond similarly, especially since I don't know anyone who listens to the same music. You don't realize how amazing it is to share music with someone until you see something like this. Also I love Will and Elizabeth's friendship!

[@maggie_galle7651]

"i'm not a singer, i just scream at people" had me in stitches! 🤣🤣🤣

[@bloodyassault803]

This takes me back to when Hellblade 2 was announced at Game Awards 2019. That trailer was crazy!

[@MorriganJade]

Same people work on the soundtrack, same song even! :D

[@MamaJava]

Heilung coached the game actress to sing a version of this song for the Hellblade 2 game reveal trailer, and I love that version SO much!

[@Omertahun]

Hellblade is different level

[@daria.amen.]

Wooow, it's happening! Thank you so much Elizabeth! The vocalist of my favourit band listening to my favourit folk band. Will, I think you might be interested in listening to some of their other songs. Alfadhirhaiti, Krigsgaldr, Hamrer hippyer, Fylgija ear. The songs are very beautiful and interesting from the point of view of performance technique. I'm soooo happy that you liked it

[@lukepoff3180]

We love you Will and your hugely diverse love for music ❤

[@kimberlymorningstar8628]

They are an incredible band to see live. You are transported to a Nordic ceremony!!! I can't wait to see them again. Beautiful!!!

[@nordicshredder4128]

I usually don't tell people to react to things but Traust is one of my favorite heilung songs as it is a Nordic folk masterpiece of great vocal nuance and feels like it was recorded during a literal ritual

[@Liska78]

I love that song, it’s so hypnotic!

[@kingrueben1211]

Absofuckinglutly

[@kyle8287]

Man I've seen you 3 times in the last year and I see Heilung in 4 days! Super cool to see you do a reaction. I've been told their live shows are something special.

[@johnellebergeron6603]

They're legit rituals. You're going to be seriously moved. The energy of their rituals are like nothing else 🖤 have fun.

[@wojtekaleksandrowicz7443]

In my opinion, Maria supports the effect of the broken sound with her hands. A sudden movement of the arms "extinguishes" the sound. It seems and it's great that you can also sing with your hands. By the way, Heilung is a diamond on the folk music market. Hedningarna is also worth listening to. Greetings from Poland.

[@kaitlinborchers4601]

How bloody brilliant is this!! They’re coming to Australia soon and I’m very keen to see them

[@MaltGambit]

My favourite vocalist reacting to one of my favourite bands.....seeing them live was life changing.

[@kristandagley7089]

Damn, I can only imagine. You're very lucky.

[@MaltGambit]

@kristandagley7089 The show was glorious, and a great excuse for me to sing Kargyraa in public lol.

[@kristandagley7089]

@@MaltGambit I understand what you mean, and singing along with them must have felt beyond any words. You don't need an excuse to sing like that!!! Most people don't get it, and it's their loss. Rock with your awesome talent!

[@dustinjackson4761]

The language Heilung used in this song is Proto-Germanic. Some members of the band are scholars, and the guy doing the really throaty vocals (Kai Uwe Faust) is the owner and proprieter of New Nordic Tattoo in Copenhagen, Denmark.

[@chlebowskiezdjecia]

It’s so cute that Elizabeth got you into reactions. Thx Elizabeth, can’t wait to see you both again ❤ Some bands worth to check out: Rotting Christ - epic Greece black metal Alien Weaponry - guys from New Zealand singing in native language Avatar - they call themselves metal circus Brutus- more like post metal but vocalists is the drummer Nothing but Thieves- rock, but the are sooooo good

[@nathanjudy7705]

Saw them in concert last year and it was phenomenal!!! The whole thing felt like I was experiencing a story or legend that I didn't understand but felt. There was fire, dancing, fights, drama. They're just incredbile.

[@tlmc3257]

It just awakens this primal feeling that slumbers within all and seeing that live is just amazing. People couldn't stand up straight because the floorboards would just move up and down when everyone just vibed on the rythmic drumming.

[@BigMacAttack83]

"I don't know what it is.... but I'm here for it!" Will Ramos. I need to make a shirt with that quote for one of my band's shirts

[@TheGagginator]

At first I thought this was a video from The Charismatic Voice.

[@zmcwilliams2012]

Its a spiritual feeling you get from listening to them.

[@nachtelfirokese88]

Heilung is an interesting phenomena, because it is kinda hard to explain what they are! On one hand they are more metal then modern Metal , but on the other hand they often feels like a freaking rave! But all in a very natural ancient way. It always feels like you standing somewhere deep in a Dark forest with a lot of ppl in a Circle! And something , for me, very special is with Maria! Even in her very high register she has something very warm in her tone! I freaking love her voice!

[@nicholasmullins3693]

Druid rave. I'm here for it.

[@djvar94]

Loved this reaction but also loved this band and song performed live. I, like you, never heard of them ever before but I'm a big fan of this shamanic style. I have heard Shamanic Dark Ambient music before but never really like this or otherwise performed live which is incredible. Thank you for this video and for introducing me too to them.

[@auntiekarebear7537]

Go watch this entire concert!!! It is awesome! Krigsgaldr is the best song to me and love watching it live!

[@silkcatgirl3597]

That was the coolest thing I've ever seen/heard 😍

[@Eluria]

I recommend to watch the full show ! It's the most beautiful experience to have for me. I'm so happy you reacted to them today, I love them for long time now ! Can't wait to see your next cover btw. :D

[@elfhchan]

I truly adore Heilung, not only for their deep-rooted in-nature energy, but also because it reminds me so much of ancient Greek folklore music ( I am Greek btw so this is hitting close to home on so many levels). The similarities to me are enough to make my hair stand up and Maria is always killing it with her vocals, making the experience even more spiritual than it already was. I dont know why, but the first time I watched this live she reminded me a lot of early Bjork, another artist I love and appreciate. Thank you Will for this lovely reaction! 💖

[@Th1nk1n6]

If you like Bjork's early work, she had a little-known side-project KUKL, released on Crass records.

[@elfhchan]

@@Th1nk1n6 Thank you for the recommendation! I will definitely be checking it out!!!

[@sisterhoney61]

The whole show is a Pagan ritual. This band, their music, clothes, instruments, presence, speaks to my soul.

[@RavensGardr]

Glad someone introduced you to the Norse culture!! We have such sights to show you....

[@crispy_338]

Love that you’re at Elizabeth’s house to film this 😂

[@kristandagley7089]

Nice catch! 👍

[@Verklompen]

He pays rent there now.

[@sabbathguy1]

Yep, what a wholesome friendship! I'm here for it!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

@@Verklompen Pfft, he doesn't have to pay rent here. He's always welcome! There's ONE MORE coming that he filmed here, and I'm excited for him to release it!

[@guzzardin]

@@TheCharismaticVoice so how did you guys become best friends?? Uhhh I stuck a camera down his throat and he made weird pig noises

[@pzycho_reclas1794]

I love your energy Will and the energy that you and Elizabeth bring together! Great reaction, j i really enjoy seeing people who LOVE music! It's such an important part of my life It's amazing sharing that love with people like you, Elizabeth, and other reactors Thanks for this reaction!!!

[@nightvisitor6079]

They will be back in North America from 17th October on, so maybe you can catch them live before you go to Europe :D Experiencing them live is something else.

[@snarkysyn9525]

Will i'm so stoked you got to experience the magic of Heilung ! Maria is a mythological fantasy creature

[@sorv5790]

Such a cool reaction, haha. To me it sounds like Maria is using some kind of version of kulning, which is basically called "cow singing". It's a herding call, Myrkur used it on her Folksange album. It's very similar to that and considering Heilung's content, I immediately thought of that.

[@mikerentschler7847]

Heilung is badass. Tribal, primal, visceral. Music that I like to think my ancient ancestors would recognize

[@Larrybird696]

Most of the lyrics in this are from the names of the Elder Futhark runes, but the others near the beginning and the middle were proto-Germanic. Also, that instrument you wondered about at 25:26 is called a Ravanahatha, and it comes from India. It makes a sort of droning sound

[@aleisterwilloughby3930]

Im pretty sure Elizabeth interviewed Maria Franz on her channel a while back. Might be worth a watch if you want to know more about her. Incredible singer

[@doseferatu]

The instrument at 25:17 is called a ravanahatha, it's an ancient instrument that is the precursor to the violin. I believe the string is made from the femoral nerve of a deer.

[@goatbrother8718]

As far as I know this was their first gig ever. Absolutely impressive

[@Deamon187]

Listening to Will reacting to this makes me wonder how he would react to Hamrer Hippyer & Krigsgaldr from the same concert. All of the songs in that performance is great but those 2 really stands out to me.

[@Tehinke]

Heilung reminds me of my proudest moment as a LARPer. I was playing a Druid/monk at a LARP in central Sweden and we were supposed to have a ceremony but the guy who had the script had a bit of a break down and had to take the day off. I was the PR-Druid of the order and sort of second in rank. So the ceremony fell in my lap and I had to improvise the whole ritual from scratch. Luckily I knew a bit of tuvan throat singing and just told my group to follow my lead and add their own thing. When night fell we gathered in a clearing with five statues and practically the whole town in tow. I silenced the audience and then set a basic rythm by thumping a staff on the ground. I then layed down a low drone of tuvan throat song and kept thumping. The next druid started humming and stomping his feet. Then another added her voice and began clapping and soon the whole clearing reverberated with voices and claps and thumps and I acted as a conductor of this mix of chaos and harmony, all while throat singing and slowly increasing the rythm to build upp a crescendo. I have no idea how many participated but as we peaked the howls, whistles and screams must have been heard for a mile through the woods. I have no clue what the ceremony was supposed to be like but I think we nailed it anyway. Heilung reminds me of that feeling.

[@Calirohe]

Ooooh you are getting into Heilung, fantastic, I am so happy that Elizabeth suggested that to you! this band is a truly religious/spiritual experience live, I don't think I will ever experience something like that again in my life

[@criedw0lf39]

Got an opportunity to see Heilung live in NYC last year. Went in completely blind with a few friends that said I'd enjoy their vibe. Comparing their music to a ritual is spot on because the entire show played out like a kind of pagan ritual. One of the most unique experiences ever, highly recommend checking them out live if they play in the city again. 🤘

[@moonwalker9266]

And this was their first ever Live like EVER! They came out instant Legends. Maria is classically trained and it's showcased beautifully in this particular song. I would also suggest to take a look at Wardruna especially Helvegen feat Aurora.

[@LaValkyRican]

Hels jaaaa omgs! 😱 Aaaawwwwwooooooo!!!! We getting there YEZZZ! 🥰 This is soo awesome that youre doing this! This was one of my first bands and album ever entering this realm years ago. I've been here ever since.... Welcome! Skål 🤘🥃🐗🤗🥰🖤

[@CPurdiePlays]

I'd love to see this live. I discovered them a few years back. Really awakens something inside your soul.

[@psychokitty1216]

This song makes me invision the march to a battle, the battle itself and when Maria sings it's a pure white owl flying over the what remains after the battle. It's a heady experience.

[@YYesImCrazYY]

Fun fact for those who don't know Heilung is also the german word for healing

[@christianford5299]

Seeing these guys live was one of the greatest live experiences that I’ve had the honor of witnessing. 10/10 recommend.

[@ks20227]

Dude, this was awesome. You’re so likable and down to earth. Thanks for bringing Elizabeth in.

[@tschweitz13]

This is the perfect song for your first time listening to them.

[@Kelly30stm]

I love watching your reactions Will. Looking forward to more! ❤

[@shelbymorris4745]

my favorite "folk" group being reviewed by my favorite vocalist. and one of the best by Heilung imo

[@B73GH]

If I showed my brother this review followed by showing him your music…. I feel his head might short circuit by way of audible paradox. Much love, Will You’re fucking awesome Edit: Btw, the demon squeal breakdown from To The Hellfire is going to play from a hidden speaker on a proximity sensor as one of my Halloween decorations

[@Double-O]

That's a hilariously awesome idea. 😆

[@Diablodasne]

I'm 47 years old, I've never been into this type of music till yesterday.. Will your changing me.. but I love all music.. cheers

[@k.spooky6450]

And it's not just you, this was absolutely spiritual and felt like a stumbled upon a ritual they were kind enough to let us see.

[@DrMcKay66]

This was their first live preformance. So good ❤❤❤ oh and you wanted to know that singing she does when adding a higher note at the end. Sami people, inuits and nordic countries in general has that kind of singing from the old days. North of the polar circle it common. I could develope it more but it is going to be to much to write but search for it and you will have a journey indeed 😊

[@eastcoastoverseer]

So great, would love to see you check out more of their music. It's an experience you'll never forget! Maria is also the vocalist for the band Euzen, you should give them a listen to as well!

[@leaann6445]

I love this band so much! You need to see them live! Saw them first at Red Rocks 2 years ago, I think Elizabeth was there as well. Amazing.