Vocal Coach REACTS - AURORA 'Through The Eyes Of a Child' (Live at Nidarosdomen)

[@erisneyribeiro9446]

AURORA is a gift for all of us.

[@tytyenderd1am0nd55]

Definitely, I’m glad she is here.

[@zsanettnagy3944]

Everyone is a gift

[@mdsahelahmed7844]

S🥲

[@pedro83654]

@@zsanettnagy3944 yeaahhh

[@madmattsubieman9807]

@@zsanettnagy3944 not everyone.

[@jamesamaral8185]

When she sings, "I would rather feel alive with a child-like soul," and her voice starts to break. Man. That just hits so hard.

[@skepto-o-punk8286]

As the vikings invaded Ireland and eventually stayed around and became integrated, it certainly is no accident that there are similarities between Nordic & Celtic sounds, etc.

[@tmsvanes]

So right!!

[@Manmade791]

I thought the exact same thing !!!

[@rolfjohansen5376]

as a norse person , hearing irish music touches a nerve deep inside me and make cry of the pureness and beauty I hear

[@tiqvahone]

@@rolfjohansen5376 well said.

[@breakdancinfool]

As a son of Ireland I must correct you on a technicality - the Nords invaded PART of Ireland...not the whole of. We have a proud history of resistance and turning back invaders (before the English succeeded entirely), so it does matter that you Yanks leard that neither the Roman Empire under several Cesars, nor France, Spain, Germania, Nords nor the Saxons over 1500 years of assault had ever sucessfuly conquered Ireland. And we were amongst a handful of British colonies that fought and won our independence against overwhelming force. And soon we will be whole, as Brexit is such a muck-up that it opens the door for an Irish referedum to leave the UK. Scotland also is vying for a new referendum. In 10 to 20 years, Ireland will be whole again and the Celtic nations will have finally reclaimed full independence from British rule. Nearly a thousand years in the making.

[@breakdancinfool]

Im not crying. You're crying. Dont look at me!

[@Brolin454]

Nidarosdomen is the Cathedral in Trondheim Norway. Nidaros is the old namn of Trondheim and it was the capitol of Norway until 1217.

[@littlemudlost]

"When she sings, you listen"

[@daturanights]

Aurora is a precious gift to the world.

[@RommerskirchenFrank]

I love AURORA so much... this whole concert is magical... if you believe in spiritual healing - just listen to it and you will be comforted...

[@rachelann9362]

This song never fails in making me choke up and get teary eyed. She feels it, her feelings are strong in her words and her visual performance.

[@joeorel5475]

She took you somewhere. She is truly unbelievable.

[@louispaquet8185]

I like that she's not afraid to put silence in the song

[@McsDanhi]

The name of the backing vocal is Silja Sol 🙌🏻

[@MrTombre]

there is a spectacular a capella version on Vevo UK Lift if u want to check it out, if not to react then just enjoy for yourself =)

[@bobabubbletea7141]

There was a book I read a long time ago that was about these beings that would control dreams. Their job was to take all of the artistic things out of the minds of the individuals on earth so that they could only think about things that would help them thrive in our materialistic world. But one of the dream beings went into a girl's mind when she was sleeping and found her dreaming about singing with a beautiful voice. While he was supposed to erase that dream, he listened and watched in wonder and became curious as to why someone would want to eliminate such a beautiful desire. So he let her have that dream and she woke up singing and singing and felt real true happiness. The story is longer than that and I am sorry that I do not remember the name of the book. But, the girl in the book reminded me of Aurora. Thank you for reading lolz.

[@santinacrolla4971]

So the venue is in Nidarosdomen cathedral in Trondheim. It took a great deal to green light this concert. The choir is “Oslo Faggot choir” (yes, this is the real name of the choir and they sell out every concert they have, impossible to get tickets) which is very symbolic in itself! I love Aurora.

[@barbarakangas3255]

It's difficult to even breathe listening to this. I never want the last part of this song to stop. If I can hear this when I pass to the next world, I'll be completely at peace.

[@Dkalasja]

do you still keep listening to this? it keeps bringing me peace and never stops😭❤️

[@augustodutra3839]

I only realized how good she was when I watched the fan recorded live versions.

[@AlicesEntertainment]

Went to a concert of hers a couple years ago in a smaller city. Was just around a 100 people i think. Most magical experience ever

[@annbeatedamhaug4769]

This concert was recorded at the Nidaros Cathedral, which is famous for its amazing acoustics.

[@paulaspiro7158]

...glad I don't have to comment on her voice here...I would just be so blown away...I could not speak...!!!!

[@kippys1]

"A beguiling purity about her voice" is a great way to describe it! AURORA really does pull you in, and transport you to the realm of the song. Really enjoyed your reaction! I recall that Ireland was invaded by the Vikings just before 800 AD (through about 1000 AD), and this cultural influence was assimilated, so perhaps this at least partially explains the apparent Celtic/Norse aspects felt in AURORA's singing. Just a thought.

[@christian53050]

You are so completely right about the holding of the silent moment before applause in the end. Imagine a 15 second pause for the people in the audience in the cathedral...the sounds and emotions just hanging there under the beautifully lit arches. The venue is so appropriate for Aurora...the sounds just flow out of her, she fills the space. What is her music? Some kind of hi-art theatrical performance, seems to be a category all its own. And she carries that performance on her slender soldiers and demands attention, she makes pleading proclamations.

[@hannah9419]

Ohhhh a sunday treat!!

[@MarionJInce]

You have to watch the entire concert of 12 songs (3 are covers) because it is mesmerizing, perfect, and pristine.

[@needlessmustard]

This woman is pretty dang talented. I've just been getting in to her work it's full of such loveliness.

[@j.k.1963]

An outstanding vocalist who is channeling an inspirational power she seems very sensitive to. To me she comes acros as a musical medium, literally. It goes above and beyond a tune, a song, a composition. There is this ethereal layer that appears, fades and re-appears again. The second time it is easier to recognise and experience, because it is repetitive. It makes me hunger for more. And then comes the vocal part that swirls around like a flock of starlings showing off their superior flying skills at dusk.... it just makes me melt and drop my jaw. And to finish this performance with that strong extended note, beautiful! Aurora is an artist that makes me immediately follow her in her captivating storytelling. She's got me.

[@John-gv2ug]

Aurora simply has performance superpowers. There is a magnetic charisma in every gesture and these gestures are an essential component of the brilliance of the lyrics she writes. Listening to Aurora is very special but witnessing her perform live is another level entirely. You have seen her at the Nobel concert 2015 and now Nidarosdomen 2017, so, take a look at the ethereal magic of the HAIK concert 2019 in the forest where Aurora played as a child. The standout performances I think are "The River", "Daydreamer" and "The Seed" all very different songs compared to this one. You will also see her development as an artist over that time span and her increased confidence and the joy she gets from performing.

[@thehonestcritic6577]

FYI there was the same audio being repeated about 1 second behind Aurora in my Headphones , was it the same for you or anyone else out there ?

[@gratefulpitnicker]

I had it too.

[@elsemargrethetnder883]

Yes kind of echo I have never heard in this version before

[@laila6430]

if might be from his headphones if the vid sound isn’t exactly synced or something

[@billweekley4077]

This was done in a cathedral. The natural reverb coming back. A wonderful venue for her voice

[@thehonestcritic6577]

@@billweekley4077 Hi no , you only get this on this chaps reaction . Watched this many times and the whole concert . Only mentioned it so that he was aware. It could have been something my end but turns out its not. Cheers

[@Toxicdemon2]

I accidently found out about her I was listening to Viking music from Wardruna. And saw the life performande of Helvegen...ft Aurora. So I went to search some of her music. Now I just LOVE her !!! Such a beautiful voice and a personallity that puts a smile on anyones face.

[@X_ch4ng3]

Great reaction! 🙂 the first backing vocals before the choir is Silja Sol. One of her usual band members.

[@kindly1971]

...and the choir backing her up is Oslo Fagottkor. A fantastic gaychoir from Oslo, with so many great concerts held the last years. Mixing it up with strong emotions and a lot of humor 🙂

[@vincentcarrot]

Thank you for this reaction! She is unbelievable.

[@ceyda4984]

great reaction! you should definitely see wardruna and aurora - helvegen

[@FlameCold258]

AURORA, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter.(From the same country as Angelina Jordan). Among artists and in the music industry the Norwegian singer AURORA is synonymous with quality, and she can fill a record with masterpieces time and time again. Many others are glad they manage one hit. Billie Eilish said in an interview that it was AURORA that made her become an artist and were inspired after listen to Aurora. She is a true genius artist who does not make plastic / bikini music, but is true to real creative art.

[@heidifarstadkvalheim4952]

... from the west coast of Norway..

[@neildewestelinck6639]

People who could withness this performance live ( the whole concert) are so lucky.

[@gemmamartin5157]

As an Irish woman myself I certainly went on a journey with her. Aurora sounds a little like Delores O'Riordan from the Cranberries. (May God Rest Her Soul).. I'd love to see Aurora live! Isn't this the same vocalist that was featured in the Frozen movies. Norway and Ireland have strong connections via the Vikings.

[@williamkiely9523]

Aurora is precious and beautiful. I’ve never been so emotionally moved by any other performers music. She’s brilliant.

[@Casin]

If you want to see a more upbeat performance where she’s really having fun I recommend Daydreamer form the HAIK concert. A lot of her songs are so somber so it’s great to see her dancing and light up when she sings her happier songs. Also the concert took place in a forest which is just magical.

[@Sigma1_969]

She's got it all... Imagine Sinead O'Connor mixed with a bit of Jane Sibery... This singer, I'm struggling to come up with the correct words, moves me in a very deep unknown untouched manner. I cried when i first heard this song... And cried even more listening to her performance of The River...i love her..❤😢

[@tomh3652]

That is the most beautiful thing I have EVER heard. Not only is she beautiful on the outside but inside as well. She must be an angel.

[@benmclaurin3745]

A lovely reaction. I will always be here for Aurora. Aurora works with amazing sound engineers. Small radio performance such as KEXP or huge such as this, it always sounds great.

[@PilloryClinton]

I finally checked out your reaction to this. I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed you being this moved by a performance. Aurora is a wonder. Her and Angie have stolen my heart.

[@hjk1603]

Aurora’s music is so special but at the same time really beautiful

[@markrymanowski719]

All Enya fans will love Aurora.

[@mockingbird-media-uk]

Absolutely love the passion you show when listening to Aurora, as a singer she is mesmerising and makes it effortless drawing you in to her world where her melodies and words take you on a journey of discovery. I would love you to watch and break down the (murder song 5,4,3,2,11) The live version at the Nobel peace prize concert from 2015 The performance leaves you spell bound. Ps booked to see her live next year in the UK and cant wait.

[@SarahLittle-wk6oo]

She’s adorable and so are you!

[@kaorisobue4868]

Please, give us more Aurora ❤️❤️

[@baskoning9896]

Aurora is best proof yet that angels do exist.

[@SteefASMR]

She is just amazing! thanks for the reaction

[@tmsvanes]

Yes, this song and performance is something of its own, and thank you for each and every nice word, which were many and well deserved. Aurora's stage presence is enormous. And she has this choir behind her, but she also has Silja Sol, who is now her regular back up singer. Together they are magical. As for her singing style/influences: I find it deeply rooted in Norwegian/Scandinavian/Nordic tradition, but I guess Irish/Celtic tradition is more widely known. Anyway - it gets to you, so your sigh and head shaking at the end was so typical. Nice!!!

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

She's treasure. Just wonderful. 7:12 perfect pause to see her

[@IH8YH]

this song and performance is so beautiful it makes me cry. first time hearing this and Aurora in general. need to research and purchase!

[@janh8371]

Soooooo gooood!😍shes amazing😀thanks ken amazing reaction as always😃🌞🌞

[@vidiveniviciDCLXVI]

I never believed in Heaven until I heard Aurora sing, now I know it must exist.

[@paul00390]

Another of hers to react to would be It Happened Quiet live at the Current.

[@michaelmoore4938]

LOve Aurora sooo much. She is so magical. Please do more of her songs. Love your reactions.

[@rx7dude2006]

Love her so much such a pure soul.

[@MotherofUnicornsProductions]

A lot of things she does remind me of Eivor, I suppose there's something to the Scandinavian vocalists. I've been recently listening a lot to Eivor's live album (Live in Torshavn). I can't remember ever listening to something so perfect. It's absolutely mental what she can do with her voice.

[@onelittlelaurie]

Lovely reaction, it‘s really nice to see how much you appreciate her. She is truly something special. For another absolutely mesmerising performance, I‘d recommend Murder Song from the Nobel Peace Prize concert, and for something more upbeat you should check out The Seed at HAIK or I Went Too Far on the Honda stage. I also want to throw Anneke van Giersbergen into the mix again, because ever since you reacted to The Gathering I‘ve been so curious what you think of her matured voice. I think her cover of Cloudbusting by Kate Bush would be a great one to react to. Keep up the great work, I really enjoy your channel!

[@lumisee4004]

Oh I love her perfomance of murder song🖤 it was simply stunning

[@joseramos187]

You almost cried master

[@NicolasTatro]

Chills...

[@heyRJ7]

KEN! I'm sooo soo happy you've done a video for this one!! 🥰

[@marklayton5374]

I just watched you completely lose yourself for a moment. Feels fantastic when that happens. Then bam your back again. Yet again great work mate.

[@lea-anne9133]

Never heard of her before but what a beautiful mesmerising performance 🤍

[@YogiDesforges]

It must be unbelievable to make so much people feel so good.

[@andreasclaussenwahl5518]

I trult enjoy your reactions and ut is difficult not to love Aurora!😊 The Haik concert is truly amazing in every aspect. Part of a TV show about Aurora where the journalist takes her for a hike (haik in Norwegian). The documentary is facinating, a novel and original concept and format where the whole day is arranged for Aurora, endin in with a concert in a magical forest with a sound that is just incredible. To songs; the Seed and Daydreamer that represents other sides of Aurora, more upbeat, more power than the songs you have reacted to so far. Also Murder song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1) from the 2015 Nobel Peace Price concert with Aurora, a guitar and male vocal spellbinding a very large audience!

[@fridasamuelsson9870]

I just love watching you ❤️

[@ManthaaHD]

what i really love about you is that you look like you would typically just listen to classical music and so but are visibly enjoying all kinds of music. you feel like the embodiment of enjoying music as a whole and i appreciate that you share that with everybody who cares to listen. I wonder ich you might want to check out the disney medley by nick pitera. its awesome

[@pauline5007]

I love Aurora, she's super talented 🌟, great soul, raw purity. Thanks for giving us this much content lately, your reactions + your eloquence, it makes it soooo enjoyable 🙏 keep going 💪

[@BorisCosier]

@Ken Lavigne You have so much to enjoy in her other LIVE performances. Happy Easter to you!

[@panchiolarranaga1616]

Hi Ken, great pick! This gentle emotional and haunting song I very much ove and enjoy, it's so good...and she is such a a stunning singer, and I haven't read anywhere that she received singing training...I've listened and watched this so many times and still it's like the first time...great reax!

[@johnjackson2349]

Architects - animals (orchestral version)

[@Sheldon.Williams]

It Happened Quiet is another soulful piece from this performance at Nidarosdomen

[@Lu_Lorero]

Awesome video and interesting comments, it's always a joy watching you :)

[@Lu_Lorero]

I'd like to ask you to react to Nature Boy sang by Aurora, it's the first song on this very concert, and I've seen few people reacting/commenting about it, it's very beautiful the way she sings this song ♥ I've seen on youtube some acapella presentations of this song too, all of them give the feeling of storytelling

[@arctic-1878]

Love your reactions, looking forward to your next Aurora reaction :) 🤞

[@RunarNyrud]

First quality reaction! And what an Artist...... The next Aurora song is a stange suggestion by me.... becase it is not a favorite for me.... The off video for Exist for Love Why: the sound on the video are the original sound of the first take. It is normaly don't used, and she say that it is far from perfect vocaly, but the feeling in it is so good that she wanted to use it. The video is a convid video: taking what they had, making it by hand. Like the headpice: she took every pearl she could find from her old clothes and made it.... 3-4 days work! The dancers are some friends of her...... The song is an sweet as sirup with extra sugar on it.... not my thing normally..... She said that she felt the world (fans) needed a song that was pure light/love in these dark convid times...... It woud be interesting to hear your anslyses...

[@Tessietots]

I love her!! She is a gift

[@ElenaKamesh76]

I love how she sings, this is new to me. I like your comments as vocal couch, i watched many but none of them liked, so i'm stickied to your channel. Daneliya Tuleshova from Kazakhstan, she's 14 years old finalist from America's Got Talent the first song is Tears of Gold, hope she will be next. Also The World's best 2019.

[@StViolet_Star]

Some people are just born to sing. Aurora is a goddess of song!! Have you heard Exist for Love? It's so sappy and beautiful

[@billhinsee3619]

All of her music is so amazing but I'd recommend Murder Song (5,4,3,2,1) at the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize Concert, or if you want something completely different and upbeat, Conqueror performed on the Tonight Show (Jimmy Fallon).

[@xhighone]

Ken... I'm naturally a realist and a cynic and I'd appreciate it if you'd stop cheering me up so fast when I watch your videos. Your positivity is infectious and it feels unnatural to me. :) - You're a bright light in an otherwise dreary reality. Thanks. Love your vids.

[@W4rr4X]

At 6:24 it's like you got out of her spell. Honestly, it was the same for me... she's a fae, she is magic.

[@fpunktb]

The songs you’rel listen & react to, are really great, but I love your sense for this beauty and your love to the details. Got your subscription of mine 😊

[@denisehannah7378]

Hi Ken. Thank you for your Page here I love your program, The Touching moment for me in her performance here in Nidarosdomen was "Lucky" if you haven't already seen it and her mesmerizing trance like animations She is just Magical Also her performance at this concert of the "Murder Song" and it "It Happened Quiet" Loved it

[@michaelmoore4938]

Absolutely loved it.

[@Ati-MarcusS]

beautiful song

[@Triwiwer]

Her voice reminds me of great great Dolores O'Riordan (Cranberries). Sadly paseed away :(

[@SimenFulland]

Great reaction as always Ken:-) However there is something wrong with the audio. There is an echo when Aurora sings. That is not there in the original video, so something is not quite right.

[@jeffhall2411]

I noticed it as well and i had watched the performance many times.. no echos.. wierd

[@dwaynebrietzke]

Yup. Kinda distracting actually if you know the video as well as I do.

[@danalynch8889]

I noticed the Irish the first time I heard her as I'm of Irish decent.

[@lucymendoza769]

New subscriber 🖐️ I just found your channel and I really love it😍 and with all due respect you are a very handsome man❤️ greetings 🙏🇲🇽

[@jaredephraimcausapin9344]

You should also listen and react to “Under Stars”.. She also performed that on the same event

[@andreasclaussenwahl5518]

It would be grate to have your reaction to more Aurora songs.:-)

[@rantoograalera]

I love these Aurora reaction vids of urs. I like how u describe her then me just totally agreeing with it I know u already react on Aurora's Runaway, but hope u can also check out her performance Runaway live on Honda Stage.

[@MICAM66]

Ive listened to this video several times and never noticed the echo im hearing on here.

[@DefCon12345]

Ken - re your comment regarding the (all too) brief silence before the audience clapped... Taken this from another site: "This seems to be one of the songs closest to Aurora's heart. I was fortunate enough to hear her sing this in concert, and by the end of it, almost everyone in the audience was moved to tears. At the end, we forgot to clap and just stood there in silence for what felt like a very long time. It was an incredible moment." If you are reading this *Viking23* who posted the original nearly 5 yrs ago - hope you don't mind 😉

[@paulturner2094]

I subscribed enjoy your reactions.

[@donepearce]

She always sings this one with an Irish accent. Most songs she is happy with a British English accent.

[@Pantera2459]

Excellent reaction! Love her voice. You should definitely react to Daniel Gildenlöw from the criminally underrated Swedish progressive band Pain Of Salvation! For me the male counterpart of Floor Jansen. A genius songwriter with an extraordinary and emotional voice. I recommend starting with the cover Hallelujah.

[@CamiiilaSiiilva]

Can't wait to see another Aurora's reaction

[@zeinab7967]

Great video!

[@johnnyshih498]

Wonderful reaction. Her performances are always so mesmerizing. I’d suggest as a next reaction either Murder Song live at Nobel Peace Prize or Lucky live at Nidarosdomen.

[@hakanandersson1276]

As always i stand behind you Johnny!!