Eivør Pálsdóttir: Tròdlabùndin (Trøllabundin) - Reaction - Incredible sound from this young lady!

This is a very mesmerizing song! It sounds borderline sacred! What an incredible sound. This being my 2nd experience with her, she is amazing. Many of you have still been requesting more of her music, so let's dive in a listen to what she has to share with us this time!

[@jakupdahlljosheim2811]

Eivør is from the Faroe Islands, not Norway. She’s singing in faroese in this song and it’s called spellbound in english. I am faroese, so i can translate it for you The translation is: Spellbound am i, am i The wizard has bewitched me, bewitched me Spellbound deep in my soul, in my soul In my heart burns a sizzling fire, sizzling fire. *Some old throat singing* Speelbound am i, am i The wizard has enchanted me, enchanted me Spellbound in my heart’s root, heart’s root My eyes gaze where the wizard stood *some old throat singing* In this video she sang the first verse twice instead of first and second verse :) Edit: Eivør did write this song herself The Faroe Islands is an archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic in between Iceland, Norway and Scotland

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

Thanks for that translation. I guess the local tradition for second /surnames is the same as Iceland?

[@peikathryn]

I was going to say it sounded like throat singing like the natives do in northern Canada where I live. The singing sounds very much like the native songs that I've heard in Powwows that I attended.

[@linmonash1244]

Thank you for this translation - so beautiful.

[@NebraskaGonvilleJones]

Thank you for the translation, much appreciated 🙏

[@freddyberg7281]

@@peikathryn I've been told that she actually went to Canada to learn about throat singing from an Inuit woman there.

[@thomasjohansen8152]

She is from Faroe Island (language related to old norse, similar to icelandic, and the language once spoken in Norway (before Danish rule of Norway). Location is one of the fjords of Norway. She used to play together with a norwegian band called Vamp for a period. Think the concert is from her traveling and playing with the norwegian band "Vamp". "Trodlabundin - trollbundet (norwegian) - spellbound"

[@omega1231]

That seems like a weird sentence "and the language once spoken in Norway (before Danish rule of Norway)" Old norse was not spoken in Norway at the time when Norway entered the personal union with Denmark, at the time of the black death, and old norse was also spoken in Denmark. Even old Icelandic scholars from the time (the 11th century) said that the languages were the same, and today we call them east norse (Dönsk tunga) and west norse (Norrønt), old norse is a reconstructed language based on medieval Icelandic, so not actually a language that was ever spoken, and also why Icelandic is "the closest" because it's literally based on an old version of icelandic, it'd be the same if we based old norse on medieval Danish and argued that Danish is therefore the closest. What would be accurate is that Icelandic is the closest to west Norse (although arguably Faroese is actually closer, since it has less speakers and slower evolution).

[@Doorsofprcptn]

Sweden was and still exist, just saying. 😉 Edit: By the way, it was also the last stronghold of the Pagan beliefs. The language has changed more though in the last centurys and especially lately. My grandparents storys and beliefs are almost non existing in their great grand children today, sadly.

[@RS-fy9hb]

Johansen, that is quite a popular last name of Faroe Islands, are you also faroese? My mother's family has the Johansen surname from Tvøroyri.

[@RS-fy9hb]

Btw, I'd like to dispell any notions that faroese people can understand icelandic very well xD, their annunciation and stressing might sound similar, but the only similarities is that we share the letter đ. But I think we even use that differently. The closest language to it, conprehension wise, is norwegian but it's still a far cry from being able to understand each other. We do learn many other languages, but the faroese language itself is not directly telligible to other countries either.

[@Zeagods-CyberShadow]

@@RS-fy9hb yeah we can read icelandic but not speak it

[@Halli50]

Eivör is unique, a genuine original with exceptional musical and vocal abilities. The simple fact that this entire performance is just one unique voice singing in Faeroese, one primitive drum (and, briefly, a modern drum kit for the finale) affirms how original Eivör is. Truly one of a kind. We Icelanders undeservedly demand to own a little slice of this fabulous Faeroes girl because she did much of her vocal training in Iceland, and she speaks (and sings) flawlessly in Icelandic as well. This song, however, is an Eivör Faeroese original, completely rooted in Faeroese traditional folk music. The venue is obviously in some fjord in Norway (witness the traditional Nordic midsummer flowers-in-your-hair decorations), and it is uncanny how the common Nordic cultural roots are showing. "Tródlabúndin" in Faeroese, "Tröllabundin" in Icelandic and "Spellbound" in English (see Jákup Dahl Ljósheim's translation of the lyrics in the comments). PS. The Faeroese have a curious mixture of Old Norse and more modern Scandinavian naming conventions: Patronyms - Eivör is Pálsdóttir (Pál's daughter) because her father's fist name was Páll - the prevailing Icelandic convention. Many have a last name that refers to their place of origin: First name "í" place name, i.e. the farm where you grew up (Liggjas í Bö, Trándur í Götu). Finally, some of them have more modern Scandinavian family name conventions, like Jakobsen or Poulsen. There are probably other naming conventions that I am not familiar with, me being Icelandic.

[@groanitalybeck8765]

Thanks for your reaction, love her 🤩 yes, she’s written the song. She’s from Faroe Island, but the location of this concert are Norway, best country in the world 🥰🇳🇴

[@LeNaSmileyStar]

My absolute favorite by Eivør. Farao Islands (Faerøyene) are a group of Islands out of the coast of Norway, between Norway and Iceland, so almost straight west from where this concert were held. There are a little under 50 000 inhabitants on the islands, and are under Danish rule. Even though Faraoese is a language of its own, it is possible to understand by (most) Norwegians, and in my mind it reminds me of what would be "old Norse". And with this sound/song amongst the fjords and mountains, its perfect!

[@larryshair]

It's so beautiful

[@LeNaSmileyStar]

@@larryshair It truly is ❣

[@TheFrecklish]

Føroyar in Faroese. There are over 53,000 inhabitants actually :) And we pretty much rule ourselves (saying the Danes “rule” us, irks us, makes it sound like they own us and we’re just some colony) We’re just part of the Danish Kingdom. Kind of like Scotland is part of the United Kingdom.

[@kentmains7763]

She's classically trained and I would assume she has perfect pitch because she is so spot on the note. Singer, songwriter, musician and just pure magic.

[@larryc3860]

if you were there you had a "Woodstock" experience........how many 1,000s told their kids "I was there!"....her beautiful, mystical voice echos through the valley and fjord, riding the air.....

[@Lillymae-gq4oe]

She’s amazing to listen too, isn’t she. You could close your eyes and imagine your sitting in the audience watching her perform. And the setting with the mountains behind her really makes it perfect.

[@samanthahealy1134]

Eivør is such an amazing musician. Glad you have found her to respond to. She us from the Faroe Islands.

[@60plus01]

Here is a translation. Spellbound I am, I am The wizard has enchanted me, enchanted me Spellbound deep in my soul, in my soul In my heart burns a sizzling fire, a sizzling fire Spellbound I am, I am The wizard has enchanted me, enchanted me Spellbound in my heart's root, my heart's root My eyes gaze to where the wizard stood

[@larryshair]

That is so very cool! Given the performance, that really seems to fit. Thanks for taking the time to write me!

[@wolfmonster1598]

I have not herd of her but WOW she sounds amazing. two big thumbs up ..beautiful sound ..I really always love your reactions.. I really want more of her singing WOOOW.

[@larryshair]

Right? She is pretty fun to listen to! I'm looking forward to reacting to more of her music!

[@canadianeasybid]

I could listen to her all day it's so beautiful.😄

[@Proteus2905]

I hear you my friend. I hear you loud and clear. If I would ever been given a chance to spend the rest of my life in this part of the world... well folks, I'm out of here!

[@leod2408]

This is from a concert at Stigen Gård (Stigen farm) 300 m above sea level , close to the entrance of one of Norways most beautiful fjords , Nærøyfjorden

[@nelocir8780]

She is absolutely amazing! I saw her live last month and it was so wonderful

[@AurielArts]

Found her a couple years ago- happy to see you find her. Your ear for nuance is superb. And your smile is very warming. Lovely to watch your observational take.

[@larryshair]

Thanks Kelli! You're so sweet!

[@annthetaureangoddess5595]

This song is faroese. Eivør is faroese. From the Faroe Islands where I am from 🙌🇫🇴Trøllabundin is translated to Spellbound

[@John-gv2ug]

Glad you got around to this Larry, thanks for the mention. Eivor wrote the song but it harks back to Scandinavian culture well over a thousand years ago. I would classify it as spiritual rather than religious, either way it is thoroughly mesmerizing. This is a different dimension to Eivor than you saw in "Falling Free".

[@poolhallshark]

Hello again Chris. I believe you reacted to her "Falling Free" at The Old Theater in Tórshavn 2 weeks ago. She is a VERY good singer indeed. And it is her song. I dunno WHY, but your enthusiastic reaction to this song actually brought tears to my eyes. That's a new reaction for me while listening to this. Credit to you my friend. Like I told you before, all of her songs from the concert at The Old Theater in Tórshavn are incredible. Take care buddy and have a great weekend :-)

[@larryshair]

Thanks Pool! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@luutas]

Wow. You changed A LOT with this beard. Amazing! Keep it going 👏👏👏👏

[@eldridbakk8623]

Thank you for your honest response, appreciate, I really like Eivør's "trodlarbundin"

[@richardhall6034]

Hi from the UK 👋 🇬🇧 something you might like to check out the band is called Nightwish it's a symphonic metal band from Finland with a Dutch singer floor jansen (the vakyrie) This band has a massive following in Europe and the Internet Nightwish ghost love score wacken open air concert 2013 And prepare for the Nightwish army arriving at the door 🚪 lol 😆

[@snerkjen]

She’s singing in Faroese, spoken by less then 100,000 people. It is related to Icelandic, and the Norwegian audience will understand only a few words. The folktales of being spellbound by the Trolls, are common in all of the nordic countries!

[@Dararamful]

Try spot the Icelander in the crowd haha The sweater gives her away haha (well som Norwegian might have this sweater, but unlikely) In my Icelandic I always hear her say "burning child "🙈 but it's "burning fire". I have to read the lyrics to understand it perfectly.

[@hansjuulhansen2664]

​@@Dararamful The icelandic sweater - or lopapeysa - originates from Norway, so it wouldn't be that unlikely to see a norwegian wearing it. But I can't see an icelandic sweater in the video.

[@Dararamful]

@@hansjuulhansen2664 it's the pattern that is unique and often the color combinationin the pattern.. Here in Norway its Marius pattern that is the most common I think. They also have a pattern called Iclander. But that one I don't remember seeing home in Iceland. So don't know where that name comes from. But you have Scandinavian name so guess you know that.

[@zoonambulo]

I recommend her “Boxes”, live 2012

[@mirrorleaf]

I am always thrilled when someone new discovers Eivør! Looking forward to more reactions. My dream collaboration would be Eivør and Dimash - and they are quite similar in that they both come from 'smaller countries' (although the Faroes is A LOT smaller than Kazakhstan) are incredibly gifted and hard working, and are going completely their own way musically rather than signing up with a big record label.

[@I_scribbles]

Her song Falling Free will leave you melted. Theres a specific one from a show that i cant remember the name of where there green lasers and smokey atmosphere

[@tolveor]

I've heard similar vocalization in different indigenous music, so she probably took alot of inspiration from all over as many artists do. Love this song

[@hbirg7893]

Your reaction is one of the best one i have seen on tròdlabùndin! Hope you do more reactions on her! Kveðja from iceland!

[@mads-juliusanderssen5748]

Eivør from the same concert in Norway feat. the band Vamp w/their song "Tir n'a Noir" (title inspired again by Irish folk): kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2irgmSLYtp6l7c Apparently the crowd was there for a Vamp concert, explains the full band set up on stage, and they had Eivør with them to contribute on (at least) Tir n'a Noir + this solo guest performance, guess that's why the crowd looked as "spellbound" as many of us from her performance In this song Vamp sings in 🇧🇻 while Eivør sings her parts in 🇫🇴 The concert was also sent in its entirety on NRK (Norwegian public broadcaster)

[@scar445]

the whole "staring in silence" is a show of great respect towards a performer in nordic culture. Culturally, our parties are, and still is, loud, boisterous and wild. so if a performer could make a hush fall over the crowd with their performance it was due to great skill in performing or poetry. hence, a silent nordic crowd is a crowd enjoying the performance. otherwise they would smalltalk in whispers amongst themselves so as not to be a disturbance.

[@larryshair]

This was absolutely beautiful. This is the kind of song that needs to be watched rather than just heard.

[@intelrecon]

Love your reaction. Eivor is from the Faroe Islands not from Norway. If you really want to see what she can do then please watch Falling Free (Live at the Old Theater in Torshavn).

[@jakupdahlljosheim2811]

He already reacted to falling free

[@intelrecon]

@@jakupdahlljosheim2811 Ah ok, thanks for the heads up

[@eue073]

Finaly some mature reactions... and you, good sir have a new subscribor (from Sweden)

[@larryshair]

Thanks so much!

[@tolveor]

Been waiting for this one! She is awesome

[@camilemckitrick8783]

Yes, she is in a sacred space but watch the watchers. She is taking them, along with you and I, with her.

[@XenaDaZabomba]

You should definitely do some Nordic Folk Stuff. Like Wardruna, Heilung or to stay near to Aurora "Kalandra". Awesome music. Very tribal and outstandingly beautiful. Loved your reaction! I'm watching all of them.

[@larryshair]

Thanks AV!

[@aerrebo]

Trodlabundin translates to Spellbound. And you truely are every time you hear this song.

[@TheFrecklish]

*trøllabundin :)

[@norse-nilsbjasa]

LOve your reaction Chris. Eivør is a guest artist here with the Norse band called Vamp. They are celebrating their 30 years jubeleum as a group, and are a national treasure. Their texts are in Norwegian and their sound is folky, there's some Irish folk inspiration, they have named it North Sea music. The drummer joining in is named Odin, as in the main Norse god, before Christianity. This is letting Eivor do some of her own work as part of the performance. The place is named Stigen (as in the ladder), probably due to the steep terrain you must master to make your way up from the fjord. It's on the UNESCO's protection list for it's unique placement, style, history. Vamp's most known song is Tir n'a noir (a mythical Irish place), text by my history teacher at high school. Here from same concert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2irgmSLYtp6l7c or in english translation by Emi Fujita kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6e6qKx7rNybjKs .

[@larryshair]

Thanks NBS!

[@MrMattydogz]

Hi Larry not sure you realised that you already did a reaction to Eivør a couple of weeks ago the song was "Falling Free" haha I even commented on it saying I'd just seen her live and you replied, although this is quite old so she does look different now, would love to see more Eivør reactions she has some amazing songs.

[@justjulie37]

Eivor is so talented. I still want you to check out the music video for "Into the mist" It is so wonderful. Pretty much anything you choose from her, you can't go wrong (Kind of like Aurora)

[@edwardmeade]

If you like this kind of traditional music you might want to check out Tautumeitas. It's a female vocal group that started singing traditional Liga music. You might want to check out "Guli Guli" which celebrates the Balto-Slavic winter solstice festival of Kalyada.

[@greggary7217]

Great reaction :-) Eivor writes most of her own songs this one included, and almost all contain some hint of her Faroese culture. I was recommending her “Falling Free live from the old theatre in Torshavn” but then realized you reacted to it a couple of weeks ago... it’s totally different so I’m not sure... did you know it was the same artist?

[@larryshair]

Yea, I knew it was the same gal. She did look quite a bit different in each of them, didn't she? Now that I think about it, she did look quite a bit different.

[@LaaszloKiss]

If you like her voice, you shouldn't miss her song True Love, especially the live version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHKYlaF8is1ge7c There's an official video shot for the studio version of True Love which also worth a listening, but this live performance is waaaaaay more mesmerizing. Not sure that I ever heard anything more beautiful than that...

[@linmonash1244]

Beautiful and very skilled vocal. I agree. Somehow the rows of audience facing straight on feel almost confronting. It would feel more appropriate if the listeners were sitting all in a circle with a centre fire. I'm also finding myself straining to hear how this might sound just as a natural voice echoing up the Fjord on a frosty crystal clear night without a whisper of wind & without mike enhancement.

[@petervandewalle1296]

Nice reaction. Another Norwegian amazing band is Leprous...try Cast away angels...you will love it.

[@larryshair]

I will check it out! Added to the list!

[@jennifermcdonald5432]

I have watched so many versions of this, and most of the commentators say they feel as though they are taken back to their ancestor’s and connected with them. One guy said, ever been homesick for a place you’ve never been? I totally understand and agree with that sentiment. She’s magical, powerful, shamanistic. Thanks for your reaction.

[@larryshair]

That's a really great way to put it. It really instills in you a feeling of being right at home.

[@Dararamful]

Loved your reaction 😃❤ Love this song by her. She is Faroese, living in Danmark, this is shot in Norway and she has lived and sung a lot in Iceland. Haha so she is known in Scandinavia and the North Atlantic Ocean Islands. I sometimes joke about us in Iceland for having so much to say that we speak on our exhale and inhale 🙈😂 But it is mostly "yes" and "no" we say on our inhalation breath.

[@eldridbakk8623]

In Norway also says yes and no at inhale

[@TheFrecklish]

Very common in the Faroes too, it’s especially done by women.

[@Zeagods-CyberShadow]

Thats literally us

[@Zeagods-CyberShadow]

@@TheFrecklish OH YEP

[@Zeagods-CyberShadow]

@@TheFrecklish my mom does that a lot

[@RS-fy9hb]

The song Tróđlabundin might sound like an old folk tale from Faroe Islands. I was born and raised in Tvøroyri, which is on the southernmost usland Suđuroy. I don't remember this song being amongst our repertoire of popular folk songs we'd dance to at certain occasions. The scenery in the video is very reminiscent of Faroe Islands too, so I always thought it was just on Faroe Islands 😄.

[@gravellegb]

Have you ever listened to an English folk-rock band called Steeleye Span? They have been performing for over 40 years with their lead singer Maddy Prior.

[@bknesheim]

This is a NRK production like the Aurora's concert in Nidarosdomen. The song is very much her own, but they way it is performed have strong traditional elements. There are also a few hundred more fjords ilke the one in the video, to look at if you ever get the chance to visit Norway.

[@maavente]

Trodlabundin translates to spellbound, or more accurate; bound by trolls. She sings in old norse, and as a Norwegian from the west coast of Norway I understand a lot of what she`s singing. Old norse was our language before we got in union wirh Denmark. Please check out her songs I Tokuni,, Salt or True Love.

[@hansjuulhansen2664]

She sings in faroese, which is not old norse, but it is a lot closer to old norse than norwegian is.

[@maavente]

@@hansjuulhansen2664 Faroese is one of five languages descended from Old West Norse spoken in the Middle Ages, the others being Norwegian, Icelandic, and the extinct Norn and Greenlandic Norse

[@hansjuulhansen2664]

@@maavente I know. I'm faroese.

[@TheFrecklish]

*trøllabundin, actually :)

[@astridbortis]

Translationen: Spellbound Spellbound I am, I am The wizard has enchanted me, enchanted me Spellbound deep in my soul, in my soul In my heart burns a sizzling fire, a sizzling fire Spellbound I am, I am The wizard has enchanted me, enchanted me Spellbound in my heart's root, my heart's root My eyes gaze to where the wizard stood

[@larryshair]

Thanks so much!

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Sounds like original folk music

[@vanessamichaels1607]

Has anyone wondered what the connection might be between Faroe Islands and North American tribes or Inuit, her voice sounds so aboriginal or something. Let me know what you think. It sounds so timeless. Wow

[@jamesreese4170]

Wow..this was cool, add fog, change the clothes and I could swear we just went back time 3000 years or so.

[@larryshair]

RIght?

[@tracylf5409]

I'm sorry that you've not had the chance to travel to the Scandinavian countries. Such deep, beautiful, ancient culture. The USA has never had anything like this.

[@annapanna2010]

That farm is on top of a cliff overhanging the Sognefjord. In the past the farmers living there used to tie a rope to their kids so they wouldn't fall off while they were working..

[@ringmoen1]

Trodlabundin means Spellbound and thats what the audiens are😄👍

[@martinbparker]

So glad you’re diving more into Eivør! A guy named Jákup shared below a translation of the lyrics to this song. It’s in Faroese, which can often be difficult to translate directly to English. So the native folks of the Faroe Islands are the best source for translating this unique and beautiful language. Eivør often uses a style of throat singing in much the same way as Yma Sumac. A singer she’s said she admires. I hope you’ll check out Eivør’s song “True Love” - live from Reykjavik! Link below - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGWrmHWtq9KhY9U

[@micklariviere]

it is ceremonial. I think that is what you are saying. You're doing it right.

[@janbow5124]

I would love to hear your reaction to the band Kaleo - singing a traditional Icelandic song called Vor í Vaglaskógi Also their studio version of I Can't Go On Without You. They are very talented.

[@zombiehaiku7527]

So, if you want something tribal and sacred try In Maidjan by Heilung. It’s long, it’s powerful and it never fails to touch something deep inside my soul.

[@ukladyfan6231]

You have reviewed her Falling free which is amazing

[@mortnil24]

Please watch Falling Free (Live at the Old Theater in Torshavn).

[@juggletom]

He has already.

[@larryshair]

You should find it on my channel now. It was incredible!

[@xhighone]

imo, this is extremely intimate. IDK about awkward... but if you mean like a woman is praying and someone is watching her pray without her knowing then I can see that.

[@roarhunstad5598]

Great reaction and welcome to Scandinavia. I would love to see you react to Myrkur with her "Tor i Helheim". She is a folk-musician, blended with Black Metal. This song is more folkmusic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnfNqIpuh8ahqMk

[@norse-nilsbjasa]

Tròdlabùndin = bound by trolls = entrall. bùndin = zu binden = to bind --> bound, it all stem from old Norse you know, and Eivør's Faroese is said to be the closest to old Norse. Faroe islands were first populated by the norse speaking vikings, as were Iceland and Greenland.

[@TheFrecklish]

*trøllabundin ;) the other is not a word

[@gabrielaispas5142]

🎧👍💙💛❤️ Kind of throat singing/folk - in Nordic style? 🐵🙊🐒

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

I know you will be getting lots of requests but even if it's on your own, watch her cover of "Famous Blue Rain Coat" She turns it into a song that's very emotional. The spoken parts are sung with a little vibrato and spacing of words are a little different. It is stunning and her voice is chilling! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n36oqo2CndaSb7c

[@MoreSides]

Watch the version she did on jools holland

[@MoreSides]

The song is about a druid leading her astray

[@simonedowning5264]

Hi, can you please react to Under A Willow by Pelageya? (the video uploaded by SlavicWorld) It is a live performance of a Russian folk song about a wounded warrior lying under a willow, watching a black raven flying over his head. He asks the raven to fly to his motherland and tell his father, mother and wife that they shouldn’t expect him to return as he is dying.

[@larryshair]

Sure! I will put that on my list but it might not happen for a few months as I have quite the list. Thanks so much!

[@gracebreen427]

Makes me think of Vikings

[@malleusronimus1890]

Susanne Sundfør - When The Lord (Official Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6C6d3ahmMmgkKs

[@jeanmichelmoulin7532]

J'aime bien les commentaires mais une fois qu'on a entendu la chanson, pas toutes les dix secondes. Écoutez une fois en vous taisant et écoutez une seconde fois en commentant. Merci.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Theres a translate lyrics version of this song on U-tube. Your listing to her improvising round a theme ...and the style is a fusion of trans polar shamanistic traditions... Centering on the Skandinavian world. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIDWd4Rji7qYg9k Special recognition should go to The Norwegian outside broadcasting team that put the sounds and film together. This is one of the women i could see mentoring and inspiring Diana Ankudinova ... You should try Dakka Brakka ... from the Ukraine.

[@kattepai]

The language is not that far from english actually. Palsdottir COULD be read as palsdaughter because dottir means daughter. Trollabundin could be read as trollbound, troll means troll and bundin means bound.

[@edwardmeade]

Read it as Paul's daughter and you get the sound and the meaning.

[@philippelaine9740]

Léo morrachioli

[@spencerbutterbaugh6104]

Aurora and Angelina are not in the same league as Eivor. Not even the same universe. Period!!!!!!

[@MarsteinThomsen]

She is faroese