I WAS BLOWN AWAY! - Metal Dude * Musician (REACTION) - AURORA - "Runaway"

[@banamarco]

Listen her live at the Current "It happened quiet" it's totally stunning!!!

[@karlaviktoria8839]

AURORA Es Dios ♥

[@rolfjamne8922]

Every little thing she does is magic ❤

[@rosemay75]

She wrote this song at 11 years old… just let that sink in.

[@BemusingBill]

I was jumping my bike over my friends and building tree forts. What a waste! 😂😂😂

[@ariellejishnu8203]

take a peek at her Murder Song live at the Nobel Prize Concert. You will love it!!

[@tx0h]

let me tell you one thing: she is one of the best contemporary artists who walks this world.

[@BemusingBill]

That's all I need to know. Thank you, my friend!

[@tx0h]

@@BemusingBill i could elaborate more, but the quintessence didn't change. *shrug*

[@Jason_xofilos]

I concur.

[@RunarNyrud]

She is pureley magical ❤

[@BemusingBill]

Like an elven princess! ❤️

[@Kimberlyannkent]

I LOVE that you discovered Aurora. Welcome to the club of Wariors & Werdos 💕

[@luddis4306]

Of all the lost sheep i can now see that Aurora is far less lost than the rest of us. We just fail to see the truth, and to be different from the rest

[@Jadedxx]

Through the Eyes of a Child LIVE is by far the most beautiful song by her in my opinion. I get so many chills and cry Everytime.

[@BemusingBill]

I have that on my list. Much more to come, my friend! ❤️

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

Just subscribed. I'm 79 and love Aurora. Deserves a deep dive. Best watched live. She has her own unique style and cadence with a huge catalogue. Seen her live, she's quirky, funny with a beautiful soul. A bit of an empath. She gets lost in her songs and you sometimes see her physically shake herself back to reality. Try "Murder Song 54321" at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert.

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you my friend! I really appreciate the sub! Oh, I am planning a deep dive. She is amazing! I take notes from the comment section and all recommendations are put on my list, so I thank you for yours. Much more to come from Aurora!

[@itsakittyting]

YES that particular performance is a mustsee in the Aurora archive

[@rosemay75]

Second that…

[@themetricsystem7967]

“Infections of a different kind” from the Haik concert. Bring tissues. Aurora make a song every decade. They are to be published after her death.

[@bjrgjohannessen5184]

There are metal versions of the song on the tube also.

[@RainbowStarOracle]

I’m almost positive this was filmed in her backyard

[@Mossy-Rock]

Aurora is special and unique. She is powerful in her messages and in her very presence. Her voice and music are unlike anyone else's and her visuals are usually involving nature which brings me a peaceful and beautiful feeling. If you want to review more from her, I recommend this: "Through The Eyes Of A Child (Live) - Stripped (Vevo UK LIFT)"

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you, my friend! I can tell from this one song that she is very special, very unique. I can't wait to hear her whole catalogue.

[@i_am_m3384]

Some facts about the Runaway Music Video: It was shot (as far as we know) during January 31 to February 2, 2015. She was 18 at this time. She wrote Runaway at the age of 11-12 and finalized it at the age of 14 (for a school project, as she mentioned in an interview). The parts, where she wears the 'furry' top (it's actually sheep wool) are shot at the west coast of the Drange peninsula, less than a mile away from her parents house. The parts in the forest were shot in the same forest where she played as a kid very close to her parents house. The parts, in which she wears a thin white cardigan and with some trees in the near background and the island of Lysøya in the background, are shot actually in the backyard of her parents house in Drange (Norway).

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you for those facts, my friend! Wow! 11 yrs old writing at this level- a prodigy! Besides her beautiful voice and her mesmerizing eyes, it was the scenery that drew me in. I grew up playing in the woods, climbing trees and boulders and being very connected to nature so I felt a kind of 'homecoming' watching this. I love that this video was shot so close to home and for her, being in those places are even more so home for her. My goodness! Norway is so beautiful! I can't wait to check out more of her work. ❤️

[@anirenka]

​@@BemusingBill Then you will love her HAIK concert held in a forrest 💖💖

[@ledoutofshadow8004]

Aurora is unique in todays music. A truly well rounded musician. Writing the lyrics and composition, co-producing her music, co-directing her videos, currently playing at least 4 instruments and lets not forget that voice. I listen to music all day every day, from the great composers, through 70's prog, metal, art rock, jazz, blues and anything new that's not just a product of the industry at large. I believe Aurora is the best artist writing, producing and performing at the moment. Her ability to convey complex ideas in simple verse, as only a true poet can, and her ability to express so much emotion as she performs is unequaled at this time. Thanks for the great reaction. Looking forward to more Aurora on your channel. +1 sub.

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you, my friend! I really appreciate the sub! Yes, Aurora has a home here! I completely support such a creative artist, musician, songwriter. She is amazing! So happy I was led to her. Such a poet! I can't wait for more. Thanks again!

[@Oldperson-wt3ui]

Great reaction, yes, Aurora is a lyrical genius, IMO, her songs are a combination of heartbreaking and heartwarming. I will definitely be there for an Aurora rabbit hole, she is my all time favorite artist.

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you, my friend! I think she is a genius! I can't wait for the next one. 🤘❤️🤘

[@ralfmichalske9967]

you absolutley have to see Aurora live! The concert in Nidarosdomen is uniqe! Lucky is just one of the many songs that are sooo special! Check out also Through the eyes of a child. Best wishes from Raesfeld in Germany

[@BemusingBill]

Danke freund! You are right, I must see her in concert. She is amazing! Greetings from NY!

[@WNYretiree]

Your face when you first heard her voice! She is so great and there no one like her. Aurora always makes me feel a strange combination of peaceful and disturbed. i can't describe it, but I never tire of the feeling.

[@BemusingBill]

Yes, my face! So blown away. I've been smiling ever since. I know what you mean about that feeling. It's that haunting voice I suppose. I can't wait to hear more. Just WOW!

[@stumeek6825]

Incredible artist, aurora, very very special ❤️

[@johnytwo]

You are a wise guy. You and Aurora are a good match :)

[@BemusingBill]

I don't know about that, my friend, although I appreciate your kind words. I do hope to be a wise man someday! That is very nice of you, thank you! ❤️

[@williamharris7357]

She does a great version of "it happened quiet" recorded at the current with just her and her guitar player

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you, my friend! I've added it to my list! 🤘❤️🤘

[@Tarkus_]

As a longtime subscriber, it's great to see another one of my very favorite artists come to your channel! In fact, Aurora and Floor are my two favorite singers, and now both are represented. As great as Aurora is in the studio, where she really shines is live (not unlike Floor). "Murder Song" at the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize concert or "Under the Water" at the Honda Stage would be especially good live performances to start.

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you, my friend! yes, you certainly are a longtime subscriber! Can't thank you enough for that, my friend! I'm very happy to have been steered towards Aurora. Another amazing artist and singer! I have both of your suggestions on my list so there will be much more Aurora here. Have a great day!

[@janerikeikeb6297]

If you're gonna go down Aurora-lane, I would recommend you to react to her live-version from Nidarosdomen (Norways biggest cathedral in Trondheim) of the song "Through the eyes of a child"

[@Niphredil02]

❤❤❤

[@silversong4VR]

I'm here for the Aurora rabbit hole. It's deep, please fall in and I'll be here for it! 💖

[@BemusingBill]

Oh, I'm all in, my friend! This adventure has only just begun! Thanks for being with me on it. 🤘❤️🤘

[@bjrgjohannessen5184]

Ok then I will subscribe...@@BemusingBill

[@ggoflove7253]

🧚‍♀ O -

[@Geralt26]

Aurora is very unique artist with a lot of variation in her music. Not sure which you would like more and which not (for me her whole "discography" is great) but for sure it is woth to check her more :). She wrote runaway when was 11, before she even become an Artist (on the video she is like 18-19). I would recommend to check next f.e.: - Lucky live from Nidarosdomen - Murder Song live from Nobel Prize Concert - All is Soft inside live from KEXP 2018 (there is also version from 2019 but I recommend first one ;) ) - The Seed (official video) :). - Under the Water live from Honda Stage (because it is a little little rockish :) ) And of course much much more as she has a ton of great music

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you my friend! Many of the suggestions I had on my list but you mentioned a few other that were not so they've been added. The journey has just begun! 🤘❤️🤘

[@johnytwo]

great selection

[@hakanandersson1276]

Hello brother. I can say that you struck gold today. I am 60 years and a hardrocker and rockbear since early seventees now and follow this beautiful being for nine years know and i could easily say as an performer, singer and songwriter no one is on her leauge. I am a sucker for emotions, atmosphere, haunting and expressions and she is all of that plus more. If you wanted my favourite performance ny her it is one of her first written song. AURORA - LUCKY live in Nidarosdomen this one is something else. I could say that you going to love it . I definitely subs you for your journey with our beloved nordic elven. Sorry about the bad english.

[@BemusingBill]

My brother! Your English is fine! Better than mine, in fact. Thank you so much for the sub, my friend. I've added your recommendation to my list. I can't wait to go down this rabbit hole. I think she is amazing! Much more Aurora on it's way! 🤘❤️🤘

[@hakanandersson1276]

@@BemusingBill fantastic!!!!

[@jasonmepham6757]

Aurora's music videos are always great BUT to really appreciate just how spectacular her vocals and stage presence is, you have to watch the live performances.

[@Jason_xofilos]

Again, I concur.

[@BemusingBill]

That's exactly my feeling as well. I need to see an artist perform live. I've read so many amazing things about her here in the comment section that I know she is amazing live from what everyone says. The journey has begun! 🤘❤️🤘

[@rolfjamne8922]

Check out her version of Teardrop by Massive Attac 👌

[@markstuartwakeley]

Welcome to a better world stay safe and a sub from me. ❤ the Prince background saw him 21 times and recently saw her for the 21st time she will be overtaking soon.

[@BemusingBill]

21 TIMES!!!! 💜💜That's so incredible. My friend, you have good taste in artists and to have seen this young artist 21 times is fantastic! Thank you for the sub! I really appreciate that. Check out my channel I've reacted to a few of Prince's live performances. There will be much more Aurora here too!

[@1246basse]

👍👍👍

[@hellopaulie]

I only discovered Aurora about a week ago. I've been going down the rabbit hole, completely intrigued and obsessed. She is almost as fascinating in interviews as she is when performing music. I would love to be so free as her. She's quirky and weird but beautiful and fairy-like. She has remained childlike in the way that she is not afraid to explore and be fantastical, even with eyes upon her. But she's not a child and some of her music can explore darker and mature themes too. Her song "Murder, 54321" is disturbing for this reason. The juxtaposition of the dark lyrics and her wide, childlike eyes and voice unsettles but it is so damned good!

[@BemusingBill]

I become more and more intrigued by her as I read these comments. Fairy-like -yes, I agree! There is something magical and etheral about her. This journey of mine has only just begun, my friend! I'm happy to have you with me for the ride. 🤘❤️🤘

[@noorieiversen]

Aurora is magic. All her music is made to heal the world. Personally, i would love!! Just absolutely love a Ren and Aurora collab. ❤😊

[@BemusingBill]

Wow! Can you imagine Ren and Aurora collab?!? We must put that out into the universe and make it happen! They are both magical. 🤘❤️🤘

[@noorieiversen]

@@BemusingBill that would literally make my whole year. Healing the world one song at the time. ❤️🥳🙏

[@eva1842]

Yes, she is special😊

[@adnreasrost9135]

She has great lyrics. A few days ago she dropped a new song "Some Kind of Skin". It starts with the words: Hit me hard where I am soft. Should my heart reveal itself to be more than a muscle? Or a fist covered in blood. Maybe you want to react to it, too?

[@BemusingBill]

Wow! that sounds intense! When I react to someone new I like to take notes and make a list of songs based on the info I get here. Being that it's a new song, I think I'll add it to the top of the list. Thank you so much, my friend! 🤘❤️🤘

[@johnytwo]

@@BemusingBillThere is a music video and then lyric video. I would go for the music video, although you might need to have lyrics at hand, cause she screams some of them :D

[@X_ch4ng3]

😊👍

[@lonbub6832]

Hi Bill 👋 Did I not tell you, you would be amazed??? Instantaneously, your face said it all… wonder, awe & amazment, but mostly respect. She wrote this song @11. She got her start, recording a song she wrote to her mother (for Mother’s Day). She paid for studio time and her friend posted it somewhere. Then the record executives started beaten down the door. She told her mom she didn’t think she could do it and asked what she should do… her mother told her she gets these feeling watching Aurora and listening to her, she has a gift and it would be quite selfish not to share it. What an amazing parent! So, you still have the list I sent, but I’m curious to see what you think of her live performance… so, I am recommending KEXP Live with her (and band)! She is hilarious and charming and awkward and so full of life! You will adore her and I will be with you every step of the way! I am so intrigued by her, as a performer yes, but as a human too. There, to me, has just always been something more to her than “human”. ✨🧚‍♀️✨🧚‍♀️✨ PS- She credits Tool as one of her musical influences. You already know how I feel about Maynard and Danny! Let’s go! I’m hype for the next one. “The sea waves are my evening gown and the sun on my head is my crown. I made this Queendom on my own & all the mountains are my throne.”- Queendom (Aurora) 🤘😎🤘

[@BemusingBill]

Well, my friend, you were spot on! Thank you so much for bringing me to Aurora and a new adventure! I think that's the best advice a parent could give to a child- you have a gift, don't be selfish, don't squander it. I've known too many people that have let their gift go. Mostly because they haven't been supported by their parents/family. She is very lucky not only for the support of family but for the environment she grew up in; in the midst of nature. She has a magical quality to her. I'm so happy I listened to you (and a few others that echoed your thoughts). I have an enormous list now of songs so I feel like I'm ready for this journey and I know I got you on my team which makes it even better! Thank you! 🤘❤️🤘

[@lonbub6832]

@@BemusingBill Yes 🤘🦋🤘 I am so excited to watch you dive in to her discography! The KEXP is 3 or 4 songs total. I am subscribing to your Patreon after I leave this comment. If you can do the whole performance, amazing 🤩 But if I have to choose just one, from that appearance…”Warrior” ✨🧚‍♀️✨🧚‍♀️✨ Thanks again for your reaction. It was E P I C 🥹

[@BemusingBill]

@@lonbub6832 Thank you so much! I would love to do the whole show but for time I'll definitely do Warrior! ❤❤

[@mtzak3511]

Loved your reaction!!. I would love for you to react to under the water live on the honda stage. A really good song as well. And more up your alley as a pop/rock song

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you, my friend! I do have that on my list with a whole lot more. Can't wait for the next one! ❤️

[@browolf]

recommend it happened quiet live at the current

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you, my friend! 🤘❤️🤘

[@kethi02]

listen to her LIVE!!!

[@HenryAusLuebeck]

Best Female Singers of All Time: Sinead O Conner Bjork Amy Lee Aurora Lindy Fay Hella Don't forget Silja Sol. She was a backing singer for Aurora and I love her.

[@BemusingBill]

I'm older so I have to add Karen Carpenter, Linda Ronstadt, Janis Joplin, Billie Holiday and Barbara Streisand to that list 😁

[@HenryAusLuebeck]

@@BemusingBill ist okay. Das ist ja nur meine persönliche Liste. Bin 50. 😉👍🎵🎶🎶🎶

[@BemusingBill]

@@HenryAusLuebeck I must also add my new faves besides Aurora. Floor Jansen, Simone Simmons, Dany Villareal-Velez, Asami (LOVEBITES), Saiki (Band Maid), Tarja, Tati (Jinjer), Chinchilla, and yes, Taylor Swift!

[@HenryAusLuebeck]

@@BemusingBill die kenne ich nicht. Höre ich mir aber gerne an.

[@VelouriaLaRue]

Yay! Aurora is so amazing!!! A new rabbit-hole to explore thoroughly. Thanks Bill! ❤❤❤

[@BemusingBill]

You are absolutely right about both, Velouria! I need hear much more from this amazing artist! Thank you, my friend!

[@KittyKarenpoo]

This is her most popular song, but not even close to her best work. If you want to be seriously blown away, listen to her song Lucky, live at Nidarosdomen, or Murder Song (live) or Through the Eyes of a Child (live) or the Churchyard (live at KEXP). Lucky: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d563mqSIZ8SJd9k

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you, my friend! I can't wait to be blown away by all of those songs. I've added them all to my list. Happy to have you on my journey! 🤘❤️🤘

[@melissatopham4018]

Please react to the live version at the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize Concert...it's magical.

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you so much, my friend! 🤘❤️🤘

[@itsakittyting]

She is magnificent♥ i strongly recommend Aurora x Pomme Live at Modzik (Pomme is french and her name means apple and pronounced pom)

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

Great video and Pomme is another of my favorites. That velvety low tone she has slays me.

[@BemusingBill]

She is magnificent! I'll have to check out this Pomme, too. A great introduction with Aurora as well. Thank you, my friend!

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

Try this Pomme performance. One of my favorites and pretty much covers the full range of her voice by the end of the song.@@BemusingBill kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJCoYaOnm8R7qpI

[@kaddishcombattants]

As you're a metal dude, I would recommand the Honda stage concert (she's even better live), especially for the song Under the Water (kzbin.info/www/bejne/paW1fHd6nNqpr8k) and the KEXP session (kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpC7mKirrbGiZ5I).

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you, my friend! I really appreciate the links too!

[@markusandergard6925]

Solid choices, but your first link is for "Black Water Lillies", not "Under The Water".

[@kaddishcombattants]

@@markusandergard6925 You're right, I thought it was the whole concert. Here's the playlist of all the song of that concert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIeqgoqtaaajbNE

[@RobinAndre77]

I urge you check out Aurora and wardruna and the song Helvegen, that will make your metal heart smile.. 😀😀

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you so much, my friend! I've added it to my list. Happy to have you with me on my journey! 🤘❤️🤘

[@johnytwo]

@@BemusingBilljust make sure you have subtitles turned on with the english translation.

[@Pilutta100]

Love Aurora. I'm useless at computer thingys but I have 3 suggestions for you w her, maby more suggests and send links. Through The Eyes Of A Child- Live from the Nidarosdomen , The Seed- official music video and then Murder Song(5,4,3,2,1) - live at the Nobel Peace Prize consert. ...just a suggestion..s 😊

[@BemusingBill]

Thank you, my friend! I really appreciate the recommendations. I've added them to my list, of course. Can't wait for the next one. See you in the comments! 🤘❤️🤘

[@christineostrom5187]

I loved your reaction and i loved that you really speak from your heart. So Now you have a happy new subscriber 🥰. Thank you genuin one 🌷. Take care and hug from Sweden ☀️

[@BemusingBill]

Tack min van! I appreciate your kind words and aI really appreciate the sub! ❤️❤️Love and hugs from NY ❤️

[@anchovy48]

👌

[@BemusingBill]

Thanks! ❤️

[@RobinAndre77]

You promised us some more Aurora, so what is going on? 😅😅😃

[@BemusingBill]

A step ahead of ya my friend , did this a while back now... Thank you for the comment and much love to ya 🤘❤️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKCWoYiOf9h6q9U