Eivør- Falling Free (Live at the Old Theater in Torshavn)(REACTION//DISCUSSION)

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Song Link: • Eivør - Falling Free ...

[@sep55]

We saw her just a few weeks ago in the Union Chapel...it was mesmerising!! Sitting in a pew in a still functioning church, watching and listening to Eivor and her band, is something never to be forgotten!! Some of her native folk stuff is astounding. Thanks for confirming her brilliance Justin.

[@MotherofUnicornsProductions]

yep, seeing her play this one and her other tunes live is pretty special. I usually love shows where everyone sings along but when she plays the audience is mostly quiet because we all know that we won't be able to cold a candle to what she is capable of. As to your question about this being a band or a solo artist, it's mostly her. She writes the songs and plays multiple instruments but those guys work with her a lot. And she is coming to North America in January 2022 - covid permitting. Go and see her, if you can. It's mind blowing.

[@ayreon128]

Postponed to July😒 - but she will be there!😊

[@kentmains7763]

Amazing singer/songwriter, definitely a very deep rabbit hole to fall into. Her studio work is fantastic but she takes things to another level live and she frequently changes the song structures. Hands down my favorite artist.

[@philipchambers4165]

So pleased you got around to this. In my view this is perhaps the most emotional piece of music I've ever heard and I've been around for quite a while. I've listened to it many times now and it always soothes my soul. You're right to compliment the sound engineer and I'm glad you did listen to this version because it is the absolute best. Although this is her piece de resistance she is by no means a one song wonder and as advertised she covers many genres.

[@kathleensmith3555]

I dont know how I missed your reaction to Eivor --- I love her so much and have been pushing hard to get more people to discover her --- Isnt she just wonderful?--- The most amazing thing about her is how it dosent matter what language she sings in because she sings to your soul -- I hope you listen to more --- I love Salt --- Into the Mist -- I Tokuni -- True Love --- Trollabundin -- She is an enchantress and has a wonderful catalog --- So glad you enjoyed her as much as I do

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

check out susanne sundfor, anna von hausswolff and agnes obel. im sure they are your taste in music, too

[@ringmoen1]

The audience was in trance i think😄Great reaction to a amazing artist and band.👍

[@akyhne]

No, it was just how Scandinavian people react to something very, very good.

[@delllittle5692]

Even though I'm a month behind, this is why I watch every single video of yours, cause I may miss something. This is awesome!

[@JustJP]

Thank you Dell, I really appreciate you watching, past and present! :D

[@mentaliusDK]

I´ve had the pleasure to be there live a couple of times:) both by herself and as part of a band. This one I can best describe as Pink Floyd-ish:)

[@JustJP]

Thats awesome, I'm sure it was amazing :D

[@akyhne]

The reaction of the audience, is just a typical laid back way of Scandinavians, reacting to something great.

[@hotseat2]

I saw her live two months ago, it was magnificent.

[@mnimic1]

She is touring US and Canada from the 15 of january with her and a pianist ☺️

[@skunkworksu7638]

WOW what a voice.😮

[@tracylf5409]

I would be happy to end my life listening to this in person.

[@PeterDay81]

Thanks I'm a big fan of Eivor.i have seen her sing this live here in England a lady full of talent.Try eivor wake me up live it is magic sir.All the best and stay safe.Eivør Pálsdóttir, known mononymously as Eivør, is a Faroese singer-songwriter and actress. Born and raised in Syðrugøta. Thank you again.

[@tracylf5409]

I cry listening to her.

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

what i realise is that there are many many reactions on specificly this song by eivor and everyone is just amazed by her talent. and thats it, nothing more happens. no further look into her work, no more reactions to her songs. and then i check out the other content of those reaction channels and see five reactions to this artist, six ones on that artist. thats all legit, but also a shame that eivor is not featured more. it's a shame.

[@foxtrotnow]

A stupendous talent. I can say no more.

[@slavaukraini404]

I would just be standing there also, with my bottom jaw on the ground holding me up. Can't think of having heard a better live performance than that ever.

[@gaiaeternal5131]

Hi JP. DP from UK. This lady has the Voice Of An Angel. I've loved her ever since I heard her singing the theme to one of my favourite TV series of recent years, The Last Kingdom. This features the sort of chanting near the end of this song. Love your reaction, and I share your emotions about Eivor. P.S. The Last Kingdom is a drama based on the early history of England, and especially King Alfred's resistance to Viking invasion. He was based in Winchester, which was where I was born!

[@jonathanjoensen2679]

@@Katehowe3010 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIXYaZ6lbLx2Z8U

[@markspooner1224]

I'm surprised that this has turned up but very pleasantly.

[@lbd-po7cl]

The word that comes to mind for me when listening to this is transcendent. I discovered Eivor during lockdown last year and have been captivated by her ever since. Huge range of styles and moods, and her voice, and the control she exhibits, is outstanding.

[@-davidolivares]

Very tired, just had my dinna, and a Hagen Das treat. Next, a lovely lady singing very well. Almost lulled me to sleep like an Angel would. Good thing I snapped out of it. She’s got some Kate in her, but not as wildly abandoned which I don’t mind and won’t mind some more. Peace and lullaby (almost) Music

[@MisterWondrous]

Yumyo shojin! I woulda swanneed that this here was yer Cake Bush. But then...Lisa Gerrard. I found myself reacting in synch at those epic altitudes. Just saw that she was Faroese, which is that island off of Iceland, where they say "Takk fyri" apparently, and not "Takk fyrir" like in Iceland, or Takk, Tack, or Tak, in Scandinavia, all meaning "Thanks". Thank without an "h" or "n". So cool to connect some music to this beautiful little place I want to visit.

[@hopewilliams-mann8220]

Thank you for your review. "Falling Free" by Eivør will definitely give you goosebumps. Her songs are so beautiful and will bring your emotions out. I found her from the music she and John Lunn do for a series called "The Last Kingdom" Awesome series if you don't know. I started researching her music and fell in love. She just finished her first time tour in the US and I was fortunate to see her live last week. Just an incredible show. She actually came out to visit with her fans as well and I was able to talk to her while she autographed 3 CDs I had brought just in case. If you get the chance to see her live take the chance. She also streamed her Chicago show, so I was excited to enjoy that for the couple of days they allow you to have it.

[@JustJP]

Ty Hope! Would love to catch her live

[@ErikGoosen]

This live version is much better than the studio version, in my opinion. What would have made it even better is a mellotron instead of the synth during the climax. I know, Justin, you will agree with this 😀

[@Parmigiano502]

I'm sooo going down this rabbit hole...blown away by it...Scandi music these past tw decades is currently unrivallled in my opinion, ...mad on Sigur Ros obviously , and love love love the wonderfully enigmatic Aurora...recommendation if I may JP... Aurora, 'Through the Eyes of a Child' (Stripped Vivo UK LIFT version mate)...its acapella, haunting, stunning, breath taking.

[@JustJP]

Aurora is pretty awesome! Havent heard a lot from her, but I've always enjoyed what I have

[@MrTombre]

@@JustJP i second,third and forth Marios request =) or maybe Wardruna ft Aurora-Helvegen may be of interest kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ_Ohah-hZ6kadE

[@livus3787]

Goddess falling for a mortal ⚡💙

[@RGRG3232]

Thank you so much for this Justin. Great stuff. In searching for more on Eivor, I've come across another set of bands with female singers from Europe (one you've already recommended - Dikajee) and there are some real good ones out there. One I HAVE TO tell you about is a group called Iamthemorning. The album is 'The Bell'. I've only heard the first three songs by, my word, they are as captivating as can be. Not asking for a reaction per se but you've got to hear it. Apparently they have quite a few albums which I'll be diving into very soon because this first one I've encountered is just so great.

[@sicko_the_ew]

Wow! Yes, what a voice! The "havn" part of Torshavn would be the equivalent of "haven" (or harbour). The Tors part might even come from "Thors". Certainly in e.g. Lincolnshire there are still places named after Thor (he was a popular god among farmers, and maybe fishermen, too). Anyway, thanks for showing us this.

[@n_other_1604]

The meaning is certainly Thor's haven... & thursday is by the way also actually Thors day.

[@sicko_the_ew]

@@n_other_1604 Tack! (I think that's the right spelling? Used to write "Tak", and was corrected - but for Swedish, I think - in which I then know one word: Tack).

[@hansjuulhansen2664]

@@sicko_the_ew It's takk :)

[@sicko_the_ew]

@@hansjuulhansen2664 Takk. (At last! :-) )

[@MrBfg586]

She is featured in PS4 2016 “God of War” and Netflix’s “The Last Kingdom” soundtrack. That’s where I first heard her.

[@ayreon128]

Yeah, for all of us, anywhere in the world, this is a performance... it is amazing... but the audience in the video were local Faroese guys :D and girls who are... already are a bit too much accustomed to performances of Eivor?? Anyway, I met Eivor in person, we did have a little nice chat (my and her names phonetically are pronounced similarly) - but I..... am excited!!!

[@JonJoensen]

I was in the audience at that concert.

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

you are a lucky man

[@joemaurone7923]

At 4:50: Thought it was Kate Bush for a moment, there!

[@kathleensmith3555]

I noticed some very vocal naysayers about the video and Eivors abilities -- I wish they would have watched other performances and not just throwing mud at a amazing singer songwriter --- her live performances from her home during Covid were a real treat --- and If you want another live performance video to prove her awesomeness --- Here you go ---- kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHKYlaF8is1ge7c

[@nobrains6107]

Yes, brilliant. I found that recording a couple of years ago while looking for more stuff by Aurora, and realized that Northern Europe, and Norway specifically, is imho producing much better music than most other places. Check out Kalandra's 'Slow Motion', 'Brave New World' and 'Helvegen' (the Gildehallen performances). Also The Wardruna version of 'Helvegen', with Aurora; and a whole lot of Aurora's stuff, avoiding the disco pop, but starting say with 'It Happened Quiet' (Live at The Current), 'Little Boy In The Grass' (Mahogany) and the entire Nidarosdomen concert; her lyrics from that period can be devastating. And for something *really* different, look at 'Heilung - In Maidjan'.

[@maruad7577]

Eivør Pálsdóttir is such an Icelandic name though she apparently isn't Icelandic. She does seem to have a lot of connection to Iceland so I am surprised she hasn't appeared at the Winnipeg Folk Festival (Iceland and Manitoba have a thing going). I had never heard her before today. More of her music would be very good.

[@TheVirtualWatcher]

Faroese ... The Faroe Islands are around half way between Iceland and the northern Scottish isle of Shetland.

[@kentmains7763]

She performs in Iceland quite often, she just did a Christmas concert there if I'm not mistaken.

[@jonathanjoensen2679]

-dóttir og -son as in Pálsdóttir or Pálsson is just as common in the Faroe Islands as in Iceland. Obviously it translates to doughter of Pál or son of Pál. In Faroe Islands it is however more common to use this as a middle-name. Pál is not necessarily son of another Pál😁 Eivør started out in a faroese rockband called Clickhaze (Klikkheys-faroese word transposed to english.. heys means head and Klikkheys means your head clicked, or you have gone mental. So sort of selfironic humorous name and covered up in a foreign language). Anyways, the leadsinger in that band was Petur ‘Pólson’ Jensen. Pólson to highlight his father, and Jensen to carry the family name on.

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

icelandic has no ø, instead we use ö. together with the patronymic name system it leads you to faroese, because the danes have skipped the patronymic system and they don't use á, ó or ý

[@jpirard]

FANTASTIC

[@SnijtraM]

Next: Trollabundin (performed at Stigen)

[@Perspectiveon]

Epic ❤💫

[@ithacaster]

I came across Eivør while streaming similar songs from a Norwegian band named Kalandra. I would love to hear a reaction to Kalandra. "Borders" is ethereal haunting, beautiful and powerful. Several other cuts like Lullaby and Slow Motion start off with a nice vibe then build to a crecendo. There are a bunch of live videos on YT to check out.

[@lassestrom1234]

I think all have been said. I appreciate that you let it go and nor interrupt.. cudos.

[@JustJP]

Thanks Lasse!

[@papaquonis]

She's my most recent obsession. She has so many interesting songs in very different genres.

[@Rowenband]

Never heard her before. Somewhere between Kate Bush and Bjorg ? Superb song anyway. What a voice, powerfull and with emotions

[@thomashoffmann1063]

So glad you discovered Eivor at last. I‘ve discovered her just recently and immediately got fallen in love with her voice. She‘s just out of this world. Listen to her performance of Trollabundin on the mountain farm of Stigen in Aurland on the 10th of August 2013 and discover what sounds she makes with her throat! The video is on youtube.

[@palantir135]

Such a great performance. You really should listen to her outdoors, in a Norwegian fjord, live song Trødlabundin. Also epic.

[@chrissilverhand1]

Very reminiscent of Kate Bush in places.

[@gog583]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@HippoYnYGlaw]

@@gog583 et moi!

[@Lightmane]

Before I hear your comments Justin, I want to comment first. I won't add anything else, after I listen to what you have to say. These days, when I take the time to listen to music that I've never heard before, for whatever reason, my attention span isn't very good. Maybe I've just become somewhat jaded with life, but often... even if the music is great, I'll still end up clicking off of it fairly quickly. Not always, but most of the time I won't listen all the way through. If I listen all the way through, then that usually means I loved it. With this performance right here... I couldn't look away. I couldn't click off of it to go listen to something else. I just sat here fixated on what I was listening to. She, and the music, took me to another place. There aren't many pieces of music that can do that to me anymore.

[@JustJP]

I love hearing that LM :) Its great when a piece of music clicks with you

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

@@JustJP susanne sundfor, when the lord. it'll take you on a journey you won't forget. i promise! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6C6d3ahmMmgkKs

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

eivor: salt live, wake me up live, whatever you pick, there will be no disappointment anna von hausswolff: stranger live, the mysterious vanishing of electra music video, they hoped for a name, courage live, sova live, funeral for my future children live with band, .... susanne sundfor: the brothel live at cigalle, turkish delight live at cigalle, undercover live agnes obel: familiar, dorian, the curse, ....

[@ryanrochman3600]

You need to listen to mint jams by casiopea!!! Domino Line is one of the best songs i’ve heard

[@HippoYnYGlaw]

Three jp songs in a row for me in the last half hour Justin. I’m on a roll. Or is it a slide. Noo it’s a roller coaster of love Which is slightly unwell Bushist vox Guitar is definately (Morning Theft by) Jeff Buckley that’s a subliminally inserted reminder for u to never ever 4 get JB Return to Grace JP He No One Else Inspired This Shirley? Diolch!

[@tracylf5409]

I understand your saying, "euphoria". A song that does that for me is, "kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpichHWgm9Ksgs0". If you never heard them- might be a good video?

[@markunating821]

Please react to Aurora its magical like Eivor

[@livus3787]

Ooof yes, hate when pretentious re*actors* say "wHy Is THe aUDieNcE stILl" not grasping a few things like attention, respect, being totally captivated & enchanted by the whole performance

[@stevenlagoe7808]

JUSTIN: This is an order: Jean-Michel Jarre Magnetic Fields. Please, please, please, please, please.

[@sicko_the_ew]

Some Bulgarian music, ..., no I mean hard rock, ... no sorry that's wrong, what I really meant to say was jazz, ... ja ... well I think it might be Finnish, with Haitus Kaiyote influences? Here, *Farmers Market* (figure it out yer damn self!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKGbkKR_nsejiaM

[@sicko_the_ew]

And here's something from some or other church that has a lovely video to go with their hymns: *The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band - Devils Look Like Angels* kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYO6fqqmhdGgaJo

[@jamespaivapaiva4460]

If you don't like this your Eivor deaf or dead!!! Great arranging & engineering to go with angelic pipes, the lady is a champ! Peace.

[@vdggmouse9512]

Well - Kate Bush is getting up there. I guess there's nothing wrong if today's generation has their Kate and eats it too! Eivor can sing - she has stage presence - BUT - it does seem like she's doing what Kate Bush already did many times over. No fault of hers but originality must count for something. On the plus side - the Kate Bush revival tour could be in full swing. Edit - To play guitar and sing like that? Hmmm. Something doesn't add up. Either her guitar playing is strictly a showpiece and she's only adding texture to the other solid guitarist - or something's added to her 'live' singing. In the old days live music was almost always overdubbed. Was this? I think so - but I don't know. Edit 2 - Almost every camera shot of Eivor and her guitar shows that she's not playing much guitar. I think there was a half second shot of another guitarist - is that right? Why wasn't she shown playing her guitar? Most shots are of her barely moving her fingers and seldom strumming. It would have been nice if they showed more of the whole band all together playing this song so we could actually decipher who and what they were doing. The way this clip was presented - it was more like a video and not like a real rendition of them playing this song live. I don't know this band - some of you do - is there another guitarist? And to jump from player to player without even one whole long shot of the band is.....suspicious. If they really are this good live - show me all these moving parts. To me - unless you commenters convince me - this was a cut and paste job of them playing whatever - a video - and not them playing live. This is studio gimmickry. I'm almost 100% certain of it.

[@ragnaur]

If you doubt that she can sing and play guitar at the same time, you may watch the video "Eivør - True Love | Sofar Los Angeles". It should dispel all doubts.

[@jonathanjoensen2679]

@@ragnaur Can’t blame him for questioning to be honest. Falling free does neither truly showcase what Eivør can do with her voice or guitar (or any stringinstrument for that matter) or drums. It is a nice build-up song well suited for rounding a concert off, but in my opinion i don’t rank Falling free among or best or better pieces.. If anything it just puts her in a box. True Love live in Los Angeles? Yes, now we are talking! Or Wake me up live, yeah now we really are talking! As for melodic songs in different genres Verð mín, Brotin, Remember me, Rain, Far away, in my shoes, and a long list of others are way better than Falling free..

[@kentmains7763]

You put a lot of time and effort into attacking an artist you clearly know nothing about. First she's just a cheap Kate Bush imitator, then she's too good so it must be studio trickery! Too funny!

[@jonathanjoensen2679]

@@kentmains7763 I never said Eivør is a cheap Kate Bush imitator! Maybe you can clearify where you got that impression! Speaking of imitators that’s exactly what I reacted to! People listening to one song of an artist and calling upon plagiarism of another artist, jeez.. The two ladies have a similar tone and that’s that! I own 8 of Kate Bush’s albums, and heard her Live in Copenhagen back in 1979 at the Falkoner Salen. Did you ever hear Kate Bush live? I doubt it.. Have you actually heard anything else from Eivør except Falling free? I seriosly doubt that too.. Eivør sounds better live of the two artists, that’s my honest opinion..

[@vdggmouse9512]

Jonathan - Kent was referring to me. It does read like an attack - but I am new to the artist and had to go to work and was trying to take it all in. As a first impression - and mine are often wrong - this artist did seem like KB. I also noted that she sang well and had great stage presence - so clearly I wasn't all negative. Right? Kent, do you know this artist? Was there another guitarist playing this song - the video didn't show much. Please tell me if that was a video - a cut and paste job with overdubs. Or - was that a bonafide live performance. I went on the record because what we saw wasn't conclusive to me. I said I think that was a video enhanced in the studio. Was it? If you're a fan - I'll believe you. I was too harsh in my KB comparison, I'll concede to that.- she sounds like a truly great singer - but if you know - please tell me - was that live or as they used to say - was that Memorex? Thank you for your kind reply.

[@jfergs.3302]

Her voice was ok. The song a little basic. Also repetitive, just ramping up the volume half way through doesn't make for a lot of contrast. And what was that drummer on. For such a basic beat, all that gurning, and grimacing, seemed ludicrously over the top. Certainly doesn't inspire me to want to hear more.

[@HippoYnYGlaw]

Fancy a pint? We could get Adams too , meet up in Sunny Swindonand put everything to bed by 11😁 Cotti Lad ‘s in Cardiff so he can bag a lift with me.... imagine the carnage ... we should film it and post it on Just Jp. Four Music Critics and a Funeral.

[@jfergs.3302]

@@HippoYnYGlaw The carnage could well come about arguing over what gets put on the juke box :)

[@vdggmouse9512]

Jfergs - I know you already said you don't want to hear more - but I trust your instincts. Was this a video? They never show the whole band all at one time. She's barely playing her guitar. Was there another guitarist? I think this was a mash-up and not them playing this song live. Then they synched it up in the studio and made it all look pretty. LMK !

[@HippoYnYGlaw]

@@jfergs.3302 Tank’s full. Where am i headin’? M4 then? Her voice got annoyingly shrilly toward the end. This is why Fatima Mansions existed. See u on the hard shoulder🧢

[@jfergs.3302]

@@vdggmouse9512 Haha, I think you're onto something, yeah, this's more a video isn't it. And an incredibly stylised one at that. I wasn't paying much attention when JP played it. But seeing the actual version, somethings off. I should've trusted my spider sense cos the sound quality stuck out for me initially. The sound was impeccable, not an extraneous noise in it, like no live track I've ever heard. Back to the visuals, so, so many cuts and edits... and many, so in your (well their) faces. The camera man was either the most agile, and dexterous one ever, or there was about 10 of them, and they all managed to avoid being in each others shot :)