Heilung - In Maidjan (Live @ Castlefest 2017) (Reaction/Request)

[@PalleRasmussen]

The high notes Maria does is called "Kulning/Kulokk/Lalning", it is how Scandinavian herding women called in their cows from the high pastures for milking. When a call is made in a valley, it rings and echoes against the mountains. The animals, a number of whom wear bells tuned so that the livestock's location can be heard, begin to respond to the call, answering back and the sound of the bells indicates that they are moving down the mountain towards their home farm. The kulokks can belong to an individual, but are sometimes family-based and are handed down so that a family's cows know they are being called and thus respond. A number of calls contain names of individual (sometimes the "lead") animals, as herds are not very large. There is a really beautiful Swedish woman called Joana Jinton that has videos of her doing it.

[@colly3333]

We all come from the earth. We all come from tribes. Heilung means healing, therefore, lets revive our connection to earth and empathy.

[@PaisleyGreene63]

Bear in mind, this was Heilung’s first live performance together as a group and Kai’s (he’s an actual shaman) first live performance ever.

[@Shadowz1323]

The first time I heard this I knew immediately they were chanting the runes it's so freakin great!!! 🍻💜

[@iamjatan]

Went to see these guys live in London on Saturday recording the next Lifa album/video and it was absolutely mind blowing. If you enjoyed this you absolutely have to go see them, you will not regret it

[@Nidels]

The song's title can be found in the Mesogothic Anglo-Saxon glossary as "In-Maidjan", which means "deceptively change" or "corrupt". This makes sense since the entire story within the album consists of a peaceful village that is corrupted by having to go to war. Therefore, Proto-Germanic seems to be the language. Harigasti Teiwa Harigasti Teiwa "is a clear Germanic reference to the Negau helmet. This helmet contains several Etruscan alphabet inscriptions that include the words" Harigasti teiwa which are the first words of the song. This could be translated as Harigast (the priest) although it could also mean, the priest of Teiwaz (Tyr). "Harigast" is often (not always) seen as a personal name and that it could be made up of the words "harjaz" (army, troop, warband, war) and gastiz (stranger, guest). The forms "Hari" and "gast" is particularly found in west-germanic. As such the name could mean "war guest" or "foreign army". Tawol Athodu - I accept the invitation. Ek Erilaz - I am a runemaster. The word has been interpreted to mean magician or runemaster. The word is an ablaut variant of count and it is believed that it could be linguistically related to the name of the tribe of the Heruli or Herulos. The Heruli were a Germanic tribe from Scandinavia that was invaded by the Roman Empire in the 3rd century. So it is probably simply an old military title of Germanic provenance. Owlthuthewaz - owlthu (glorious) thewaz (servant). Means servant of the glorious Niwaremariz - Priest of the god "Ullr" / famous, renowned. From the proto-Germanic term Wulþuz (glory) wolþu- is possibly a reference to a God, surely the God Ullr. Saawilagar Hateka - My name is Sawilagaz. Harja - Army - leader of the army; commander; Warrior Wuotani Ruoperath Wuotani - Oh, Wodan! Ruoperath - famous and brilliant. This could be interpreted as the following: I, Priest Harigast. Aaccept the invitation (to battle) I am the Heruli. I am a renowned priest of Ullr. They call me Warrior. Oh, Wodan the famous and brilliant! The next chant are the names of the 24 Norse runes of the Elder Futhark. This is also known as runic song. Fehu, Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz, Raidho, Kenaz, Gebo, Wunjo, Hagal, Naudhiz, Isa, Jera, Eihwaz, Perthro, Algiz, Sowelu, Tiwaz, Berkano, Ehwaz, Mannaz, Laguz, Ingwaz, Dagaz, Othala. In English: Wealth, Aurochs, Thorn, Divine Breath, Travel, Torch, Gift, Joy, Hail, Need, Ice, Harvest, Tree, Luck, Elk, Sun, Creator, Birch tree, Horse, Man, Water, Fertility, Day, Home. Odin, prepare for battle! A hug.

[@I_scribbles]

Heilung is life changing! Completely authentic. Check out Anoana.

[@jda1069]

The incense they burn at the beginning also adds a lot to the atmosphere when you see them live.

[@juliabutler7667]

Your reaction was my reaction when I first heard them. I was so lucky to get tickets to see their first show in Australia just 3 weeks ago. One of the most incredible experiences of my life. I’m also so proud to have Viking ancestry. Thank you, Julia

[@paulluna8099]

I swear one of the best live performers I've seen. Worth every penny.

[@tyranid05]

I've had that honor

[@thomasrehbinder7722]

The middle part is chanting the name of the runes, which have magic properties, nine times for the nine days and nights Odin hanged over Ginnungagap (Universal abyss) to find out their secrets.

[@ColumbiaBeet]

I swear their songs are magic spells. I've always felt that music is the closet human beings can get to producing "magic" in the fictional/classical sense, but by the gods if Heilung don't just straight up PROVE it!

[@thomasrehbinder7722]

@@ColumbiaBeet They actually pushed me over the edge to finally becoming an active Norse Pagan Vanatru worshiper with Freiya as a Patrona Deity.

[@eddieromanov]

They’re also singing it in a single breath. It’s a meditative practice I use a lot.

[@catshepherd3102]

@@eddieromanovat my first ritual in Red Rocks (‘21), I looked up at the huge audience during this chant and they were all chanting along. Imagine ten thousand voices echoing off the canyon walls!

[@oviate1]

I’ve heard this song 1000 times and watched countless reactions. Maria’s voice and this band still continue to amaze me.

[@97warlock]

13:15 when she puts it up higher & harder gives me chills Everytime!

[@psukebariah3435]

I always love watching first reactions to Heilung. I second listening to Aonona next. Maria is the primary singer for that song.

[@97warlock]

Maria is Incredible. just incredible.

[@palantir135]

The whole LIFA live at Castlefest concert (in the Netherlands) is epic: Krigsgaldir. Battle song. Alfadhirhaiti Othan Hamrer hippyer. This is really a song to get sucked into. Don’t forget the official videos of newer songs like Anoana.

[@frankjuggaloheathen1035]

Never apologize for getting lost in the music homie! That's just showing that Heilung did what they wanted you to do. It's a deep rabbit hole to get lost into, but I don't think you'll want to come out lol

[@sharkking9679]

Saw them live yesterday in Munich. Such an awesome experience.

[@cheesus309]

Hiya, it's good to see such a thoughtful and contemplative reaction to Heilung - that's the best way to experience them, in my view. Going through your comments chronologically; The core trio (Maria, Kai and Chris) are all huge history and reenactment nerds, and their outfits are hand-made by the group. The instruments are also hand-made, using materials that would be found during such periods. For instance, the stringed instrument is a ravanahatha, an ancient Sri Lankan instrument, and the drums they use are goat, deer or horse skin (with drumsticks often made out of antlers). In the song Krigsgaldr, Maria even taps together human bones. As for the bass, Kai in particular can go incredibly low with a lot of fry, but the band do also occasionally amplify and loop elements live (hence why Chris has a little mixing desk and laptop on stage), but as far as I know the only sounds not made live on stage are the atmospherics, like the insect and bird noises you noted at the beginning. It's funny you should mention The Northman - another track of theirs, Hakkerskaldyr, is used in the trailer. The sounds of a crowd cheering (as far as I'm aware) is entirely the actual audience. A couple of other fun little facts; - Castlefest was their first ever live performance. - Until Heilung, Kai (the lead male vocalist) had absolutely no vocal training. - Kai is a legit pagan shaman, and was also one of the world's leading nordic tattoo artists (until he retired from that last week to focus on Heilung). - The second half of the song (after Kai's yell) was originally entirely improvised on the spot by Maria when she was first brought in to do female vocals, and unbeknownst to her, Kai and Chris used the entire thing, rather than cutting any of it. In terms of other recommendations from them, I'd suggest Alfadhirhaiti for a badass, "heavy" song or Krigsgaldr for a more trance-inducing one, both from the same performance. There's also the music videos for Norupo and Anoana that are shorter and probably the most accessible. The video on youtube was taken down, but if you can find a video elsewhere for their performance of Traust at Alcatraz 2021, I'd fully recommend that. And if you really like Maria being experimental with her voice, that same gig has another performance of In Maidjan, where she sprinkles in several more weird and wonderful vocal components. Obviously there'd be little point doing a reaction video for that, but it's a great watch if you want to see more of her in your free time.

[@juliafernandes991]

I really recommend their song Othan, from the same concert, it's amazing. If you're interested, Maria and Christopher, who are actually a couple, also have another project called Songleikr, which is basically folk music, if you want to check it out I'd suggest the song Ulvetime.

[@KimOfDrac]

Yessss

[@fjoergyn]

Good Research, lyrictranslate is an awesome page. 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 ~ Heilung

[@redlead873]

Chris and Kai had laid down the track and asked Maria (not then part of the project) to do some vocals over it. She improvised her vocals, expecting the guys to use parts of it, they used the whole thing, she did it in one take, Maria is an amazing singer. Check out some of her and Chris' work in Euzen, a totally different band and sound.

[@Glenn056]

LET'S GOOOOO!!🥳Thanks for doing this reaction my guy! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, hope to see more reactions of Heilung! Really pulls you in trance. Fun fact, this was one of the main guys' who has the horns and headdress Kai Uwe Faust's FIRST TIME performing on stage, and yet his vocal control is insane with the throat singing. 2nd fun fact: I actually discovered Eivør from Maria Franz doing a cover of the song Salt!

[@ColumbiaBeet]

It was Heilung's first live on-stage performance EVER as well, crazy how good and tight they already were. The setting (outdoors at Castlefest, mist rising into the air) couldn't have been more perfect.

[@mikeyb2932]

Heilung's own KZbin page: kzbin.infovideos Videos from Heilungs page: (Live is good quality live - pro recorded) Heilung | LIFA - In Maidjan LIVE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ66hY1pgMuhjqc Heilung | LIFA - Alfadhirhaiti LIVE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKjcXopjpb6fmtU Heilung | LIFA - Krigsgaldr LIVE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4PKkGuEg7WHepo Heilung Norupo [Official Music Video]: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGWmcnalfbN1e6s Heilung | Anoana [Official Video]: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYfFlJJ8rMena5I Video from Christopher Juuls page: Songleikr | Ulvetime (Hour of the Wolf): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHecnqemrJhpa8U Interviews: (From different KZbin pages) HEILUNG On The Strangest Instrument They Ever Recorded With & More | Metal Injection: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6CYkoaEl7qFq8k Heilung: Tea Time Interview with Maria Franz & Elizabeth Zharoff: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn2znaWIZapqh68

[@ColumbiaBeet]

If you're interested in the sounds they produce and the instruments they use; I've read in interviews and articles that in studio and on stage, they attempt to primarily use real instruments that existed during the time periods in which their songs come from (pre-history, bronze age through dark ages) and create instruments only using materials that would have been available (bone, skins, wood, bronze, etc). Their drums for instance, are all hand made deer skin. And their central drum (located on stage in back, upright) is called Blot, was handmade by the three core Heilung members; Kai, Christopher, and Maria, and is painted in their own blood. In addition to these instruments, Christopher uses recording, sampling, and looping techniques both in-studio, and live to create these walls of sound and psychedelic soundscapes in an attempt to recreate the shamanistic state that many of these songs are supposed to evoke. He also samples and manipulates natural sounds recorded in nature and adds them to the mix. So a babbling brook recorded in the wilderness of northern Germany might become a sweeping string pad sound in the background of a song. The bass you hear in In Maidjan is most likely a live sampled and looped snippet of Kai's throat singing and/or a bass drum sound that's been drawn out and looped. Trippy, but effective.

[@ReteqSawa]

Funny you mentioned The Northman, cause members of this band were involved in the sound track for this movie :)

[@mctheribbler5276]

Great Reaction. Greetings from Germany

[@draumpje]

Honestly Just watch the whole live recording form castlefest and wander away I love losing my way inside their magic

[@KimOfDrac]

Maria had also been smoking for 15 years while doing this🤣

[@jeffknowswhatsupoldsoul1978]

Hey brother!! Thanks for the shout out!!! I appreciate you! Sorry so late but just saw the thumbnail. Watch the whole show my guy! Those costumes aren't costumes, that's what they were when they are honoring their God's. They had and wore those before the band was formed. Kai is a Shaman, that's a story to be read lol. But you understand them for the most part. The whole concert will take you somewhere else. Thanks again my guy and you got a new subscriber right now 🤙

[@marukusu7810]

❤

[@MarkusWande]

Good reaction man. Funny that you got lost in the sound and forgot to speak... same happends to me when I listen to Heilung, so it's a totally normal and expected reaction!

[@robertwhite7234]

Nice channel! You really need to listen to the official video for Anoana (not live). It will blow your mind.

[@williamdrake6711]

You should do HEILUNG- KRIGSGALDR also....

[@Weeping_Somnambulist]

Everyone has done Krigsgaldr. He needs to do Galgaldr. Nobody has done it and it's arguably their most visceral and intense track.

[@williamdrake6711]

True but no one searches Galgaldr... everyone and algorithm loves krigsgaldr...

[@naskeri]

Check out the new one, anoana. So, so beautiful!

[@littlemouse7066]

that bass was a voice. they have no synth they have a looper and yes that's Maria. You can watch the Narupo and Anoana videos from this band they are great.

[@Weeping_Somnambulist]

Do a reaction to GALGALDR by these guys from the album FUTHA. It's one of the most insane pieces of music you will ever hear, I promise. Been trying to get different folks to react to it and nobody has yet. It would be a YT first. It's their most "metal" song and they do incredible shit with their voices on that track. Subbing in case you get around to it.

[@satanictaffy]

I HATE when reactors research ahead of time....part of the beauty in a reaction SHOULD be total surprise and 0 idea of what to expect.

[@Yeedeed]

I'm sorry you don't like my approach. This is my personality, and am pretty analytical how I approach things on and off camera, professionally and non-professionally when I'm making reaction videos. I'm not someone who does things without looking into it. I don't watch movies or shows without watching a trailer or knowing in a general sense what it's about. I dont go to a new restaurant without looking at reviews. The same goes for music. Some people will be on board with it and some will not. All I can say is I usually see comments saying the opposite to what you're saying, that the extra effort in learning about an artist is appreciated. And in no way am I invalidating your opinion. I'm simply saying this is me, and I'm not going to please everyone.

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

i'm not sure about this

[@isabellp.5730]

why not?

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

@@isabellp.5730 too much dressing up, too much of everything. it makes me feel like i'm watching a strange theater piece, which gives me a feeling of it not being authentic. what's the name for it? overauthentic? overglorification of the viking age? i prefer for example garmana, herr mannelig. do you know it?

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

@@isabellp.5730 by the way, that's also the same problem with series like vikings. we don't know much about this aera because things were not written down, we don't know if they all had fancy tattoos or if it was painted on skin and i guess everything was less clean and fancy (cloth, jewlery, houses, places) than we tend to show today. just my opinion.

[@shiveringisles3509]

@@soleywolfgangsdottir But it is meant to be theater, like a theater for the gods, as they have said this before in interviews. Have you heard about ritual opera? here in Asia we have opera or performances dedicated to gods during certain celebrations, with Heilung rituals it is less about religion and more about the experience together. Also isn't meant to be authentic, it is inspired by history but it is not a recreation of historical music or attempts to portray authentically what ancient cultures look and sound like, even though the members have a re-enactment background. Lastly most of their song are not about the viking age, the sources are from pre-christian/pre-viking age cultures and artifacts which we know even less about.