Vocal Coach REACTS - AURORA 'Life on Mars?' (DAVID BOWIE COVER)

Otherworldly and beguiling vocals - very nice cover!! wanting to hear more.
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Aurora Aksnes, known mononymously as Aurora, is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Stavanger, Aurora released her debut EP, Running with the Wolves, in 2015 through Decca Records
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[@felipecampos3045]

oh boy, you NEED to listen to AURORA - It Happened Quiet (Live at Nidarosdomen). it is as close to real magic as you will ever be

[@HadassaMoon144]

Yes. Her covers are nice but her OWN music is heavenly!

[@geenageenapumpkineater6290]

Or the live at the Current version. It's just Aurora and Silja and it's beautiful ❤️

[@damhood2033]

Good suggestion. I also adore her cover of Ariana's God is a Woman

[@georgiacarias2160]

Yes ! So true !

[@Daedalus-ed5nd]

Wait, she played IN the church? I've been to Nidarosdomen, it's awesome.

[@WhiteTiger333]

Welcome to the world of Aurora. You ain't seen nothin', yet, although this cover is one heck of a lovely introduction to her.

[@SimenFulland]

Welcome to Aurora's world. Dude. "Murder song" Live at the Nobel peace price concert. It will blow your mind:-)

[@soledadfernandez603]

Yes!! I want that, too. That performance was out this world.

[@SimenFulland]

@@soledadfernandez603 My eyes start to water every time I see that performance:-)

[@fercocq]

Here, I'll leave the link so you he doesn't even need to search for it kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJmThIqKi9yLrtk

[@blobfishrescue]

I was obsessed with that performance for so long. It’s amaaaazing. Like.. TRULY amazing! Sad. Tragic. Strong. Power. All of it. Gives me chills every time.

[@fercocq]

@@blobfishrescue I totally get what you mean. I can't sing along that performance without bursting into tears at some point.

[@DoHeHa]

I'm a big Bowie fan and normally don't listen to covers of his song but this one is incredible. Love the interpretation and her voice is stunning.

[@gratefulpitnicker]

He's smiling, watching her sing this.

[@thefriendsandpj]

check out this cover. it s much better than that one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/foecm2Zql8SCZ8U

[@CorkScrewer]

@@thefriendsandpj Aurora did this cover to honor Bowie (he died in Jan '16, this was aired a month later on TV).

[@blakebrouwer3266]

@@thefriendsandpj Ehhh, Aurora's Vocals are better, for me, the only thing impressive with that is the piano.

[@Mike_H76]

@@blakebrouwer3266 I'd have to agree with you there, the piano is more technical... yet lacking the emotion. I would consider Aurora's version to be an HOMAGE, while the other is a cover. Edit: I'd bet Bowie would like Aurora's version more!!!

[@shuriken4852]

My favourite live performance of hers is AURORA - It Happened Quiet (Live at Nidarosdomen). The Nidarosdomen is a very old Norwegian cathedral with incredible acoustics and this performance is with an orchestra.

[@Ineluki_Myonrashi]

That entire concert is mesmerising.

[@RommerskirchenFrank]

This concert is so wonderful

[@karolinaohtake1729]

I also love the HAIK one💗 its sooo magical

[@darrenburford3322]

Through the eyes of a child, is bliss.

[@Dougiewoof]

Yes the vivo version is absolutely beautiful.

[@pastelitoseco]

The way his face lightens up at the beginning. Yup, that's Aurora

[@norightturn7047]

Please, more Aurora. I'm a metal and rock guy but I can never get enough of Aurora.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Same:)

[@andreanatsuminadeau5608]

Same (well more a chix then guy but you get the idea). Love her so much I'm actually learning one of her song IN NORWEGIAN (there's not many of those cuz she prefer to sing in english).

[@angusrobertson2515]

Same here

[@maehlers]

Watching your facial expressions was the best. When she leaves us hanging, your eyebrows are alive with anticipation. Truly fun to watch someone emotionally moved by beloved voices and songs.

[@Normonaut]

I've always said Bowie can't be successfully covered. Turns out I was wrong.

[@jongu71]

”Leaping Luna Lovegood”, you exclaim... Many people have called Aurora a real life Luna Lovegood, watch her endearing quirkiness in any interview with her and you will understand why. She is a Potterverse fan herself and of course was sorted into Ravenclaw on Pottermore.

[@byezer5309]

Really? Hahahaah It'is a good connection, never thought of that.

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Check out her Version of MASSIVE ATTACK : TEARDROP !!!!

[@C.h.i.p95]

Bestes Cover von Teardrop.....ich liebe es !!!

[@kristinreitan2308]

The teardrop-cover is something in another level. Like I'm not even qualifided to listen to it. The song humbles me!

[@veronicac.5869]

Omg I couldn’t agree more!

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

That was my first Aurora song, and a random click too. Best click ever:)

[@reverbva]

She is a treasure. She sounds great in a full band, acoustic, or accapella setting. She does what she wants. It is evident in her documentary called Once Aurora. She fights with her management and record label to produce music she wants instead of making music for the radio. In it, she states that she doesn’t want to make a radio song and that she would be happy making music for the fans she already has because she has a real connection with them. Since then, her following has grown by leaps and bounds. Welcome to the wonderful world of Aurora.

[@AnthonyBouttell]

OMG. What an extraordinary talent. Singer/performance artist. I noticed she actually got an interesting harmonic overtone between her voice and the keyboard near the end. After listening to this. I spend the next two hours listening to her at live shows on stages/studios/tv/ a cathedral. Just blown away by her talent!!

[@vincentcarrot]

I recommend Black Water Lilies from her debut album. The ending is breathtaking.

[@MrsWishieWashy]

I love watching first timers react to Aurora. Its like watching a penny drop. great reaction :)

[@UlverHyler]

I don't even notice she pronounces things differently, but I'm Norwegian too! Norwegian is more tone driven than English, we tend to add more tone when we speak. I remember trying to pronounce Portuguese a long time ago and the Portuguese guy told me to drop the tonality I was adding, it was hard 😂 Aurora is the cutest, I love watching interviews with her, her replies are always so thoughtful.

[@kippys1]

A lot of people are recommending the Nidaros Cathedral concert, which is quite amazing, and you should definitely go there! However, I was equally impressed by her more recent concert that took place in a forest (HAIK Concert, 2019). Also her performance at The Current and at KEXP in Iceland (where Bjork was in the audience). Her music video of "The Seed" is also quite brilliant! She has 3 albums so far, with another due in November. For covers, check out "God is a Woman," "Believer," and "Teardrop."

[@phoebeel]

Wait what the new album has been announced?

[@kippys1]

@@phoebeel No title revealed, but she is recording now in a castle. Due out in November

[@williamalexander7481]

Your face when she first sang is pretty much my reaction to her. It's beautiful.

[@dingbat19]

"other wordly" - you got that right Ken ! She sings like a goddess from another planet - she's in a class of her own

[@stereosympathy]

Congratulations on discovering Aurora! She is incredible! I am especially partial to her tiny desk and red bull session videos. Definitely worth checking out!

[@panchiolarranaga1616]

Aurora is the Best of the best and we're so lucky to be in planet Earth in the same time and space........ If the Duke ever heard Aurora singing his beautiful song man he would be overwhelmed by her rendition. She is a talented songwriter producer and perfomer.....she has an unique voice and once you start listening to her own songs you'll know why I said she´s the Best of the best absolutely adorable you're just getting started with Aurora she's simply amazing great reaction Ken hope to see some more Aurora which I?,m sure you will be willing to do Peace

[@corinarojas5092]

She was the North of the Wind Frozen II voice in the movie, and she has her own Into the Unknown versión!

[@scottishmob7982]

wow! first listen and you went cover! just wait till you try her others!!! there is no other like AuRoRa!

[@mathildeeide3138]

I just love watching someone fall in love with an artist, your face lit up so beautifully.

[@Somer-set]

Best cover of a Bowie song .. ever.

[@hakanandersson1276]

Hello Ken! Welcome to our AURORA world. This a world full with kindness and understanding. I Love your interpretation of this performance especially of her storytelling. It come from her "Heroes " Leonard cohen, Bob dylan etc. Her pausing in this song is brilliant. But my biggest chrush on her is her emotions and expressions with her hole body i never tired of that. I could write a lot more and i usually do that. But we wait for that 😉 to later. I usually not subscribe in the first reaction. But i feel that you are coming back so here you are. Big thumb up.

[@sarlina1]

Big thumb up to you too, Håkan 💕

[@laluba3603]

Let us see your reaction on her cover of Leonard Cohens Famous Blue Raincoat.

[@hakanandersson1276]

@@sarlina1 Ohhh no. Now i see you answer me. I have missed you. Hope everything is alright.

[@hakanandersson1276]

@@laluba3603 Absolutely!!!!!

[@sarlina1]

@@hakanandersson1276 Just been busy, my friend. I know I should have commented more. But I watch almost every reaction of Aurora 😊 And I am always giving my thumbs up every time I see your comments. Stay safe in Sweden, Håkan, min venn 💕

[@InBottles]

Yes! her voice is ethereal. and yes haha, Aurora is quite a character and isn't afraid to express with her face and hands. checkout her cover of Teardrop by Massive Attack

[@MrTombre]

Greetings from Norway =) if you enjoy singers who are storytellers u found the right girl =)

[@cursey7304]

Her voice on this song got me thinking : is there really life on Mars?

[@thetorresons297]

We really don’t deserve her. (Don’t listen to her 2015 live version of “Murder Song”. It will break your heart)

[@blobfishrescue]

It’s perfect. Tragic but so perfect.

[@octaviusvanzandt3695]

Her voice has so much skill and beauty. I can't help but be reminded of other great N.W. Europe female singers such as Elizabeth Fraser, Dolores O'Riordan, and Bjork.

[@grykarlsen5054]

Welcome to the amazing world of Aurora! You are now a warrior and a weirdo. Thats her fans. 😊💖🌸🎉

[@TheImeandmyself123]

It's magical to hear her live, just goospumps all the way and your almost feel like flying

[@duncanwyer2460]

She is such a beautiful singer the crickets wanted to join in .

[@joelass4684]

if you continue to react to aurora i would suggest her poerformances Live at Nidarosdomen all of them sound great with choir and orchestra

[@sarahm4046]

Dynamics. Dynamics. Dynamics. That’s why this cover is my favorite cover Aurora has done. She is so good at being powerful and then drawing back . It just reels you into the music 😍

[@CardCarryingPsycho]

Oh, yes! Is this your first exposure to Aurora? There is soooooo much good Aurora content. Her concert at Nidarosdomen is probably a great start. It is a good mix of her own stuff and cover work. Any of her performances on triple J's Like a Version are great too. She has a lot of her own videos on youtube as well. I am so glad you are finding her!

[@utplayer7811]

When your listening to an aurora song just close your eyes and let your imagination run wild

[@sharoneaston2157]

Oh, the expressions on his face as he listens I was almost as captivated by him as the artist. Magic.

[@ProfessorFrenzy]

Terrific video. I've watched a couple of vocal coaches listen to Aurora for the first time. And they, like you, are first surprised and eventually are joyfully humbled by her voice, as I am. Glorious. I love your channel and have subscribed. Thanks for this video, I've watched it a dozen or more times.

[@KenLavigne]

Thanks for subscribing Professor, I appreciate the kind words of support!

[@CLYDOL]

I’m hearing crickets ..... I nearly died laughing 😂 Also auroras voice is perfection 🥰

[@praneeshak4406]

Everytime I hear Aurora sing it's like I'm floating through space with absolutely nothing around me and there's a voice calling me out to follow the path.

[@SaraKvammen-tx7qc]

Aurora is a magical nature child.weird,humble,kind,funny,and very talented.

[@ludovicpinelli3559]

Very moving to see your face and eyes lighting up when she starts singing

[@seanhogan7552]

As she sang the word MARS every hair on my arms stood up. Wow

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Every time :)

[@mikal]

I liked the song already when Bowie did it. But when I heard her start singing it, I wanted to immediately burst into tears.

[@artisancans3954]

She did a live performance of this and forgot the words and the audience helped her out.. Worth watching...

[@elisangelaferreirasoares6872]

We Brazilians love Aurora, she was here in Brazil making a song for an evening, she took some time to get to know the country, the foods.A loving person, deserves every success, we Brazilians hope for her. Kisses from Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷 perfect congratulations

[@iceman00behave]

Jesus! I was listening to this laying in bed at night, and at 4:51, her voice lovingly wandered in, tucked me into bed, and gave me a kiss goodnight on the forehead.

[@elias3078]

Please more AURORA'S reaction!! She's absolutely amazing :)

[@RommerskirchenFrank]

AURORA... she is a phenomenon... love her

[@henriz.l]

So glad you made a reaction to Aurora! And that you liked her 🌺 She has so much wonderful stuff for you to react to. A pure soul, angelic voice and amazing songwriter and live performer. One of those artists who are even better live. One of my favourite Norwegian artists

[@momofawcraft]

I am 100% in LOVE with your PURE response to her vocals! Aurora is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE vocalist!

[@igorcosta9515]

It's pleasing to the ears... The way she conducts the lyrics is very unique, her expression, her voice is very original. You better than I can say... but, in mine opinion Aurora is one of the best musicians today.

[@bloodybutunbowed291]

She is utterly captivating, mesmerizing, anything else you want to sayizing! You just can't take your eyes off of her.

[@jandebrabander6304]

She is a great singer and performer, please check out the concert in the Nidarosdomen church, beautiful!

[@Rodrigo_Espejo_B]

I really liked this reaction, cause its a new artist to me and it was great getting to know her guided by you!

[@sikksnakk]

My mother warned me about girls that will mesmerize you, and take over your will. I was safe for a lot of years. Then Aurora came along. My mother was not alive when Aurora started singing. But I instantly reconised the danger she told me about. This is probably Beelzebub. But since I don't belive in angels or devils I just have to live with this angelic sounds and the deviish profeties of my mother. She sings like an angel :)

[@joshuamulligan4155]

It's okay to accept that our parents are just people and can be nuts. It's okay to love women and be mesmerized

[@tweetybird47]

Do more Aurora. Dreamy as you already said. Her Voice will take you to other places.

[@SkunkworksProps]

BRB, just off to listen to everything she's done. Genuinely gave me the shivers.

[@vilde1986]

She has a direct line to my goosebumps!

[@amantevinluan558]

Ken: Im hearing crickets in my studio. AURORA fans: Oh, don't panic, perfectly normal, it happens when you listen to her. You get transported into another dimension.

[@mariopardillo8618]

Wonderful reaction! Aurora will have that effect of transporting you to another place. She has some incredible videos of her songs, but she is SO much better live. She's done great covers of Arianna Grande's "God is a Woman" and Imagine Dragon's " believer as well as John Lennon's "Across the Universe". But, she has written some beautiful, moving and sometimes dark songs which will absolutely blow you away. Anything from her live at Nidorosdomen Concert is a must. I highly recommend "Through the Eyes of a Child" (Live) - Stripped (Vevo UK LIFT).

[@kenrobinson9252]

Churchyard (live at Currents) blew me away! The pitch control is unbelievable

[@lauren-tylerrichards6433]

Oh wow, I’ve been a longtime fan of Aurora and watching you react to her for the first time has made me emotional!!! You’ve earned a new subscriber, thank you! I would recommend listening to her own music also, she is massively underrated!

[@kimnichols7946]

Aurora has her own excellent repertoire of music absolutely. I enjoy her singing with another musician from Norway, Einar Selvik, with their rendition of Selvik’s song Helvegen, which he usually performs with his group Wardruna.

[@charlotterockel-kennedy8913]

One of my favourites 💖👍

[@trentt5310]

So enchanting. Thank you for this reaction.

[@Seasee17709]

Omg I could listen too her for days she’s amazing.

[@create.your.strong5505]

Aurora is pure and a beautiful soul.

[@rachelai2523]

excellent, excellent reaction. thank you! Aurora is a whole other dimension, a rabbit hole to another universe if you decide to continue on that journey

[@jamesstubbs2228]

I can promise you, the journey has only just begun. Buckle up. As has been said Murder song, Live at the Nobel peace prize will blow you away. Also bear in mind she wrote this aged 11yrs and you will begin to grasp what a very special gift she is. Enjoy

[@Elin-LightWorker]

Yes, you nailed it!! AURORA is allways telling a story with her songs... In the eyes of a child, the river.. You cannot miss that.. And just enjoy every song she sings...

[@billweekley4077]

Aurora takes you to a different universe. Angelina takes you to a different world.

[@LuanFauth]

she's amazing 💙💙💙

[@NicolasTatro]

I enjoyed the insightful analysis of her vocal skills and the heartfelt admiration for her artistry. What's really great is that you so rightly deduced that she sings what she feels without concern for whether it's radio ready or fits pop trends or the expectations of others. The documentary Once Aurora which you can find in translation on Reddit shows her rebellion against industry types to preserve the purity of her art. There is much more to Aurora than covers and I would hope you explore her original songs and live performances (as others have noted the December 2017 Nidaros Cathedral concert highlights both and is a good place to start).

[@maStiArsenal]

Well put ☺️

[@thinkingoutloud7851]

What a great documentary that is. And you and Ken are quite right, Aurora didn't become a performer to seek mass approbation, but because her mother told her that if Aurora's music could help one other person it would be wrong to keep it to herself. How freeing that must be for Aurora, and how right her mother was.

[@thomaskevinburch9479]

she made me cry in just a few seconds of that song

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Ye, she does that :)

[@esoterical73]

This performance puts me in tears.

[@RalphBellairs]

Song written by a genius being performed by a genius.

[@donepearce]

She has learned her English with an actual English, not American accent. But it is studded with Irish at many points.

[@supergingerr]

Her cover of Famous Blue Raincoat is also amazing💙 Also her Soft Universe performance at Nidarosdomen is one of the most amazing and magical things ever!!!

[@stephanevilleneuve9450]

A beautiful interpretation. She made a new song of an old one. Superb cover of this Bowie song.

[@benmclaurin3745]

Yet someone else falling in love with Aurora. Please more Aurora. Anything from Live at Nidarosdomen please. New subscriber who can't sing but here for the show.

[@markelathotee]

Please do Aurora Murder song live version at Nobel Prize Concert! Writen and sang by her, its very mezmerising and totally different how to make song, cuts like a knife and leaves jaws wide open and eyes wet...

[@TheSimplyQua]

She’s ethereal and just wow! Best cover of a Bowie classic I’ve ever heard. She’s made a fan out of me. I love that hand up in the air movement.

[@flakebust990]

Thanks. Love to see more Aurora.

[@wildeone1645]

You must watch Aurora when she is singing and dancing as she is so unique. As you said she has a little bit of Bjork but I would also add Kate Bush with a hint of Tori Amos.

[@sararobinson6571]

omg nailed it.

[@abdullahumituyar]

I love her and music. This cover is from other world.

[@FordiBare]

Hahah, I almost love watching vocal coaches react to Aurora as much as I love Aurora. I always just wait for *that* certain reaction that everyone gets. I´m lucky to live in the same city as her and be able to see her live 4-5 times a year! (not in 2020 though...)

[@jazzingforbluejean]

Love the reaction to her ethereal voice❣️

[@abbimelcher5698]

If you look up her Haik Concert, set in a beautiful forest, intimate emotional crowd, 100% authentic angelic singing. So pure.

[@heyRJ7]

Everyone says to listen to It Happened Quiet at Nidaro, but Through the Eyes of a Child is personally my favorite. Chills every time. Glad you checked out Aurora. I hope you listen to more of her, whether for videos or not!

[@paulkossak7761]

Dude, you hit the nail on the head, she's a natural born storyteller.

[@-Pol-]

I love how she so effortlessly transitions from the head voice purity of a church chorister to the hearty chest voice of a Bulgarian shepherdess all within one phrase.

[@Scartomuffin]

You gotta go watch more of her. Beliver cover is outstanding.

[@perrymaizon]

See and hear her once and you are forever a captive…

[@ige-individualgroupeffort-kenl]

Loved your reaction. It was very much like mine the first time I heard this. I am a huge Bowie fan and I think he would have loved this. She knows how to let a song breathe. I think her playing is severely underrated BTW. Keep up the inventive exclamations. Good job.

[@torilmjelvasaatvedt697]

This is gorgeous. I love her covers, but I adore her original music. I strongly recommend The Seed (live from the HAIK concert), Through the Eyes of a Child (Stripped, VEVO Version), Murder Song (Nobel Peace Price concert), It Happened Quiet, or any of them really :)

[@Fightingforthelost]

The look of utter euphoria on your face when she sang "Mars". I understand that feel, man. My first song from her was "Running with the Wolves". I am also a huge Bowie fan, and hearing this just made me utterly transfixed with it. You should also totally listen to her version of "Teardrop", which is incredible.

[@leondachs7690]

wow what a great reaction ! You are very perseptive and think before you speak, i like that. Please do more of Aurora, Murder song from the Peace consert live and it happend quite, Live at the current.

[@PennyNelson]

It was a joy watching your face listening to her for the first time.