AURORA - It Happened Quiet REACTION & BREAKDOWN by Modern Life for the 70's Mind

AURORA performs 'It Happened Quiet' live in The Current studio. This one caught me complete off guard…never saw it coming. Simply amazing.
The song is from her 2018 album, 'Infections of a Different Kind, Step 1.'
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[@that-avr-drummer]

I'm 44 years old and a musician of 32 years that has toured and played many a stage and no modern artist has hit me as hard as Aurora!! She's simply amazing!!!

[@shabbymcshoes8485]

Isn’t it nice?… I’m 56 & spent two decades plus writhing & singing for punk rock bands. I knew I’d grown jaded, & was sure I would never feel this effected by a recording artist again. I was wrong, & I feel like my inspiration has come out of hibernation. Music is medicine. Peace

[@shawnc666]

Welcome. I'm 51 years old. I grew up on Motown, 70's Pop Rock, 70s Soft Rock, 70s Hard Rock, Disco, Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Death Metal, I could add more, point is, much like yourself, I am not a vocal coach, but I've heard A LOT of music..... Aurora, I found her about 2 years ago and I've been absolutely enthralled ever since..... Keep following this path.....there is much to see and feel....... I know there are many suggestions already, I say go to her Live in Nidarosdomen concert. Old "HUGE" Gothic Cathedral, All Male Choir, a Full Orchestra......the magic awaits...... She does this song there, so if you want a different song, just as strongly emotional, "Through the Eyes of a Child"......

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Yep, already reacted to Life on Mars from that concert, and may do more. It was such a wonderful listen. Simply beautiful voice! I'm definitely hooked on her now. Thanks.

[@sapphosmuse1243]

This reaction was so spot on… you are starting on a long road with Aurora… she’s such a fascinating person… my suggestion would be to react next to Through The Eyes Of a Child at Niderosdomen. Im subscribing to you incase you do more aurora reactions

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Don't worry about that. Based on what I just saw, I'm DEFINITELY doing more....probably sooner than later. Thanks for the kind words!

[@renehoyvik]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind if this is true, here is anothe sub! :)

[@Einyen]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Aurora is probably the secret daughter of Galadriel, Lady of Light, and have been growing up in the Golden Wood of Lothlórien. 🙂

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

You will notice when Aurora sings a song she disappears into it. You can sometimes literally see her pull herself back into our world at the end. You will also discover she has exaggerated movements that she admits she's not aware of while singing. Some find it distracting, personally I love it! A wonderful person with a keen wit and reminds me of the old "Flower children" which by the way I remember. Just discovered you and subscribed. I'm 77yrs old and Aurora has become my favorite' i

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

LOL on the flower children. Yes, she does give off that vibe! Definitely. I fully agree with you on the movements. It draws me even further into the song. No distraction at all. That's actually what I was looking forward to when I did her Life on Mars reaction.

[@markprazoff1076]

Aurora is a true empath. In Murder Song (mentioned already) she convincingly sings from the vantage point of dead person. You are in for a very wonderful roller coaster ride. I am in my 70's and Aurora has been my favorite artist since I first heard her in 2015. Thanks for your excellent and thoughtful review.

[@trondareo1399]

The guitarist is Silja Sol (Silja Sol Dyngeland ) she also makes her own music in Norwegian.

[@AztecHusBone]

Yep, absolutely killed me when she sang the word: "pillow". Breathtaking performance

[@kevdenn]

Great reaction. I'm an old geezer 65 and discovered Aurora a couple of years ago. I hope you enjoy her vast catalogue of original songs, covers, concerts, interviews and other fun stuff she has on KZbin. She has a great love for her fans worldwide...they are known as "warriors and weirdos". She released her new album "The Gods we can touch" a few weeks ago. She's a true Artiste in every respect...singer, songwriter, producer, choreographer, dancer and a good "down to earth" soul. Enough of my rambling...thanks and enjoy more.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Geezer? Ha. That would pretty make me one as well..how dare you! LOL Hey, we're still out there doing things and loving life. We've won!

[@sharonrigsby5297]

Her performance of this song is just hypnotizing. ❤

[@JoelJB60]

Must hear AURORA - Through The Eyes Of a Child (Live at Nidarosdomen)

[@kvnkaveman]

The quivering/twitching is just Aurora, she has always had it she even makes fun of the critics that focus on it in her Cure for Me video. Aurora is just something special. Her live performances are A must watch, you won't be disappointed in any of them.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Interesting. Didn't realize she did that a lot. I'll figure her out as I see more from her. Cant wait to see her in May!

[@kvnkaveman]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Like your channel, you have a great take on your reactions and articulate it well.

[@fabrice7211]

For a first reaction to Aurora, that was impressive, you pretty much picked up everything great about this performance :) ... Subscribed, hoping you will react to Aurora a lot more, and there's indeed a lot more to be amazed with her :)

[@fictionallove_2416]

Mhm ^^!!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thank you so much!! Am going to try to squeeze another of hers in today if I can find the time. I liked her that much!

[@aliciac3768]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind aurora is most definitely an artist to watch. don't forget to listen to her latest album. it's quite surprising. she is really expanding her range as an artist.

[@MisjonenKomi]

Yes this song changed my life too. Was my first real listen to one of her songs, instantly hooked me as well. I still have not seen her live, but my sister has performed on stage with her at least hehe.

[@asuraaoki1925]

Songs will have numerous meanings to many different people. I really couldn't help feeling a connection between her lyrics and childhood. You really don't know when you lose your child self, but more often than not, it happened quiet. Near the end, it also felt like a re-founding of that child, reconnecting to lost dreams and silencing the voice that usually tries to speak over that inner child. Such a beautiful song, and beautiful performance on both parties. Aurora will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@nerve60]

I am 60+ a little ;) All I can say is: Welcome to the World of Aurora!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

....and life may never be the same. Ha

[@avedic]

@ 12:50 or so.....you're SO right about her micro-expressions and emotional communication. She's LIVING whatever is in her mind...and it shows. And the most subtle thing ends up conveying heaps of information. I think she'd be an excellent film actor....because that's kind of THE skill for something like that.

[@avedic]

Also...I'm just thinking....wait till you get to the part in this where she sings "love is wild...." and basically goes into a full on trance, eyes rolling back in her head, as her entire body just melts downward. She's so emotionally in touch with herself and the world, it's honestly kinda astonishing to see. Most people just aren't like this. Myself included. I wish I was....but yeah, I'm mostly just stressed and in my head. :P Modern life can be a lot sometimes....

[@Lightning_Alert]

What a great introduction to her music!!! She is simply magical!!!

[@jackpearson1110]

don't remember everything.....but not a single word was said. It happened quiet. Some people think she has an innocent quality. I think she is super aware of her situation. Not innocence... just violated and she won't forget. Stunning performance!

[@heidifarstadkvalheim4952]

The other musician is Silja Sol also a artist.

[@j.k.1963]

Aurora is umami to my ears. I keep wanting more and more of it.

[@TomTomson81]

The second singer is Silja Sol, also a solo artist but has been in Aurora's band for a long time. A song about domestic violence that goes as far as death and either the ghost of Aurora returns and pursues the perpetrator or his guilty conscience does. You will have fun with Aurora's Lyrics. Her songs all tell stories. Murder song 5,4,3,2,1 live Nobel Peace Prize next pls. A man kills his terminally ill wife so that she no longer has to suffer. The song is sung from the perspective of the woman's spirit.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi, will definitely do more from her...maybe even one today if I can step away from real work for a bit. :)

[@mattgwinn]

I may be mistaken, but I think Silja's mother had just passed away a day or two before this performance, and she still nailed it. Sadly she left Aurora's band over the summer to focus on her solo career. I recommend both Runaway and Murder 5,4,3,2,1 live at the 2015 Nobel Piece Prize Concert. Another favorite of mine is Churchyard, live at KEXP Being an old guy like me, you might appreciate her Beatles, Bowie and Leonard Cohen covers. Honestly you can't go wrong with anything she sings. Between albums, unreleased songs, covers and live performances my iTunes has nearly 200 Aurora tracks, and they're all great. She sings all of her songs a little different in every live performance, so they're all unique experiences.

[@TomTomson81]

@@mattgwinn 200 tracks can't be. She has about 95 out including unreleased songs that she sang herself. She has written a few for other artists. Or do you mean different versions of the same songs?

[@mattgwinn]

@@TomTomson81 It's actually 188 and it does include different versions. This is what I have of hers: 21 unreleased songs, 7 Soundtrack songs, 6 Singles, 4 remixes, 1 Demo, 12 acoustic performances, 18 live performances, 22 instrumental versions, 16 covers, the Live in Nidarosdomen full concert, 20 8D Audio versions, 2 Norweigan Christmas songs, and the 58 songs off her albums and EPs. I can send you a list if you want. Everything is/was on KZbin (some I think have been removed).

[@TomTomson81]

@@mattgwinn Except for I think 2 songs of Aurora that I don't have because I don't like them, I have all of them. Just not twice. I only have each song once and everyone in the version I like the most. Plus, of course, all albums. I didn't include soundtracks and collaborations, because I don't like all of them. Nevertheless, I know all her works. The high number therefore irritated me. So you also have multiple versions of the same songs. Of course, this also explains the 200.

[@efenzl]

Props on being one of the few to react to this piece and pick up on the underlying trauma.

[@X_ch4ng3]

Great reaction 😊👍 as Sapphos mentioned, Aurora is from Norway. She's a 25 year old singer song writer and producer. She started writing melodies at the age of 6 and added lyrics from the age of 9. She did this in secret from every one, including her family. She was'nt discovered until her mid teens, after recording a song for her parents. The woman singing with her is Silja Sol, and she was in Auroras live band for a long time. She's an artist her self and is no longer in the live band as she wanted to focus on her own music. By the way, Aurora was cast as "the voice" in Disneys Frozen 2. She was the voice calling out to Elsa both in the movie and in the song Into the unknown. For more elvish feeling vocalization I recomend you react to Aurora- Through the eyes of a child (live at Nidarosdomen, an old Norwegian cathedral)

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi, thanks so much for the info. I think you're the second person to suggest that song...I can all but guarantee that I will. After one song, I'm already hooked on her. Just amazing. The problem though, I don't want to listen to her music because I want to react to more of them. Ha. I'll eventually get to hear them. Thanks again!

[@sapphosmuse1243]

Speaking of Silja; that is one talented woman and the way she was alway able to make perfect harmonies with Aurora…just perfection.

[@John-gv2ug]

A very honest, thoughtful and erudite reaction. I am of a similar vintage to you and in my many years of being enthralled by many musicians (also being jealous, as I have no talent at all), none have made a greater impact than this super talented, petite powerhouse (that includes having seen some greats live, including Elton John in 1973, Bruce Springsteen and U2 in recent years). Aurora's work is very diverse. There are songs like this which take the listener to dark depths of emotional pain but there are also some that make you want to dance for sheer joy. Most of her songs however, have the common element of offering hope for a better future. If you continue to work through Aurora's songs your are, without exaggeration, on the ride of a lifetime. Also take a look at some of her interviews and Tik Tok posts (there are many on Aurora's KZbin channel and those of her many fans) to see her unique, multi faceted personality. Aurora in both performance and persona is a blast.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hey old guy! LOL Thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate it. I'm really looking forward to hearing more from her.

[@finnhageman2899]

i love the word pillow in this song to so much sometimes its the only reason that i listen to this song

[@rosemay75]

You have discovered magic dust with Aurora... I do hope you keep exploring more of her. I would enjoy sharing your reactions. This was delightful. Subscribed. :)

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thank you!!

[@gregjames2531]

Usually I watch reaction videos so I can relive or regain some form of the initial, personal, feelings I get from music. 100% I LOVE how you reacted to this. Analyzing the emotions and paying attention to the lyrics. Most just talk about a voice, and completely miss any form of a story here. For me I think someone shoved someone out of a window. REALLY great job sir!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Greg. ...a little late, but thank you so much! Appreciate the listen.

[@dravenward79]

First time watching you and I like how you’re honest about everything and don’t pretend to be a vocal coach or an expert at singing. Just listening and enjoying the music as it should be.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Wow, thanks. That's really how I approach every song...just enjoying the music. Really appreciate the listen and the feedback. Thanks so much!

[@Roy-mw5js]

Need to see her Live myself❤

[@stumeek6825]

Incredible talent wow!!

[@troedelgerry]

Hello, I am a German Aurora fan and just discovered this video. if this is your very first time experiencing Aurora, you should definitely do more of her ! I can highly recommend to watch her concert at Nidarosdomen, which is, in my opinion - by far - her best and most beautiful concert. I wouls suggest to react to "Lucky" from that concert, a song that she wrote at the age of 9 years, and the lyrics are so deep and meaningful... I swear, you'll be mesmerized ! The whole concert is simply magical from beginning to end... 58 minutes of pure magic and beauty... not just the music, also the venue, the setting, thje arrangement of the songs, the light, the sound... simply everything is out of this world ! best wishes from Germany : Gerry PS : What a grsat reaction video ! Your thoughts and words to this performance are outstanding !

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

HI. Thanks so much! That was very nice of you to say. I just did a reaction on Life on Mars from that concert. Was blown away. I'm looking forward to hearing the whole concert, but holding off in case I want to do more reactions.

[@ynnornet]

And to connect Aurora to the 70’s you need to hear her version of ”Life On Mars”. The best version is the one on norwegian state television, NRK.

[@ynnornet]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXuTamiJZbKgpKM

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I had a couple people suggest songs from some cathedral she sang in...I forget the name. Let me see if she sang that there. If she did, I'll react to it tomorrow. Gotta go to bed soon...about midnight here and if the kitchen fairy doesn't come tonight, my wife won't be happy in the morning. LOL. Thanks!

[@TheNakedWombat]

Aurora also releases her albums on vinyl. Welcome to the Queendom of Aurora.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Really? Wow, I collect a lot of vinyl. Wonder how hard it is to get a signed copy? I'll have to look into that.

[@TheNakedWombat]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Check her website for merch.

[@kristena9285]

Spot on reaction! Thank you. I love Auroras subtle dark streak.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Glad you enjoyed

[@RuneMoenHolmen]

Lovely, spot on reaction. I would love it if you did Through The Eyes Of A Child, at Nidarosdomen. I’m signing up to see more Aurora and your music history journey

[@Harald4340]

Great reaction.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thank you! That was kind of you to say that.

[@musicalear1]

Best reaction ive heard to this song and i have heard a lot, thanks for the video, isn't she just amazing...

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Wow, thanks Nigel! This was a really early video of mine, and I clearly wasn't at my best...I'm still not. LOL

[@johnnyshih498]

Great reaction and analysis!!! One of her trademarks is her songs are emotional. I’d recommend reacting to Murder Song live at Nobel Peace, this song may or may not be related or be a continuation to It Happened Quiet. I also highly recommend Lucky live at Nidarosdomen, it’s another insane performance!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. Thanks! Ok, you're now the third person recommending the Nidarosdomen video. I looked quickly and it looks like it's a whole concert. I'll have to pick one and go with it. Just love her after only one song, so I will DEFINITELY react to another one, probably from that concert. Thanks!!

[@lillm6874]

It’s actually not related to Murder song. It happened quiet is about a violent relationship, while Murder song is about mercy killing, it’s two very different meanings.😊

[@einark6568]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Productions from the Norwegian public broadcaster "Nrk" is allmost not copyrighted. So the conserts from Nidarosdomen, the Nobel Peace Price, the HAIK from the woods or others are free to use. What you else will se and hear from NRK is that the live sound and video productions are over the roof in quality.

[@stevek7699]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Great reaction and a hard agree on Aurora's Nidarosdomen (nee dah roas doh men) concert. My personal favorite from that concert is Lucky which is simply perfect.

[@63rdwho]

Thank you for a fantastic reaction to Aurora, who in my opinion is one of the greatest artists of today. The first time I heard her - singing "Runaway" - I was completely floored. Aurora is phenomenal to see and hear perform live, which I got to do back in 2019 here in the UK. Also, you are not the first to reference Lord of the Rings in relation to Aurora. It's been said by some that you could place Aurora in the middle of almost any fairy tale and she would immediately fit like a glove. You have a new subscriber, having also seen your reaction to Aurora's cover of "Life On Mars", and I am looking forward to hearing more of your reactions. I also love your history of music bit at the beginning of your videos, which is fascinating and very well presented. Many thanks again.

[@HalkerVeil]

"Peaks into her soul." That is why so many love her as an artist. I can't wait until you find out about who she is as a person in the documentaries. Some have uploaded them without issues. But they are long. I would recommend seeing more of her live performances first. So you know the songs when / if you watch the docs later. My favorite doc is Aurora Haik, (the full version that starts off going through her day) has a small concert in the woods at the end... speaking of elves. lol

[@heidifarstadkvalheim4952]

👍.. it’s about rape.. and Aurora said she channel the music… it’s going trough her. Aurora is a musical Avatar ❤️

[@mitchmercredi]

Great reaction, thank you.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks and thanks for listening!!!

[@chrislowe4789]

Great reaction, subbed in anticipation to see how your channel grows and your future reactions. Please do explore more Aurora, you won't regret it.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks for subbing!

[@scottishmob7982]

quickly became my fav as well. you said more AuRoRa reacts to come, i subbed. Nidarosdomen is a wonderful concert. must see. thx!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I think I'm going to pick one and maybe react to it tomorrow. Anxious to do another one of her.

[@scottishmob7982]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind she is Amazing. Lucky or Soft Universe would be nice. thx!

[@jerryj1411]

Thank you.. Brilliant reaction to an amazing artist.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks Jerry!

[@olafwiese6728]

Hello and thank you for your fine reaction to AURORA. AURORA (Aurora Aksnes) was born on June 15, 1996 in Stavanger, Norway. She is a singer, songwriter and producer. AURORA's songs always have a strong message. Often the messages are not very clear either. They can be interpreted so that many people can relate them to themselves. Her movements while singing are extraordinary. She is often so into the song that she shakes her body or head uncontrollably (--> Murder song, It happened quiet) and need 2-3 seconds to come back. She is capable of transporting feelings because she allows a look into her soul. Her fans call themselves warriors and weirdos. AURORA once said: People tend to believe quite quickly that something is wrong with them if they're not like the people they see in front of them It's so sad that it doesn't take much for us to really doubt ourselves You have seen: - Murder song (5,4,3,2,1) - The 2015 Nobel Peace Prize Concert - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJmThIqKi9yLrtk - is it brave to sing a murder song at a Nobel Peace Prize Concert? - It Happened Quiet (Live at The Current) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4aQf2mCpt-Xf68 - it's about the rape of a woman - some say - these great harmonies You have to see - Through The Eyes Of a Child (Live at Nidarosdomen) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJSqaq2Kr9icqac - she sang in norway's biggest cathedral - phenomenal acoustics - angelic voice - The Seed (Official Video - VEVO) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX7GkIKDatSBd5o - it's about the climat change - Exist For Love (Official Video - VEVO) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYqnnKWAls52qNk - best love song ever!!! - Cure For Me (Official Video - VEVO) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWKalZluZrd_b7s - if you want to dance - Queendom (Official Video) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYavloubhtCkmpI - about her queendom?? - Warrior (Live on the Honda Stage) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2THp3Zqqal8adU - it is for her warrios - Heathens (Live Performance) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6Wug2qqdtJjnsk - Another incredibly profound lyrics I usually prefer her live performances. But in these cases the VEVO video is more impressive. I hope you enjoy AURORA. Have a nice day and Greetings from Germany

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks for all that Olaf! I appreciate you putting in the effort to get that list to me.

[@brigittevankeulen450]

Thanks for youre reaction!! Everytime i hear this emotional song and Aurora and silja are harmonizing it gives me goosebumps . Aurora is just amazing ❤

[@brunokingz]

I really liked your introduction.. really interesting

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thank you! Trying to make this channel just a little different. I'm sure they won't all be diamonds! LOL

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Aurora very lovely I just give her her younger oh my singing is unique

[@davelegget1000]

you are fine. interesting. keep doing what you do . for those snipping , if they want straight music the net is big , adios . or start your own site . Aurora is enchanting . another great artist with her own style .

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

LOL, thanks so much. I try (although I admit, it's not always easy) to disregard nasty comments. I actually got cussed out by one person because I called the artist "talented". They took that as a criticism by saying I felt that the artist didn't "work" for it. Not sure why all the negative passion at times, but that's fine. I try my best to respect everyone's opinion.

[@sapphosmuse1243]

Oh and also a little backstory on Aurora shes from Norway and started writing music when she was six years old so she has a very large catalogue to react to.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Wow, I hate talented people! LOL I was literally blown away with this one. I can't wait to react to more...even if I'm a bit late to the party. I'll have another one on her probably within a week or so. Thanks for the back story.

[@sapphosmuse1243]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind lol me too! I wish I was even an ounce as creative as some of these folks. I’ll give you some advice if you really are wanting to deep dive into aurora. Her live performances are where it’s at-not that the music videos aren’t good too but the live performances are where the real magic happens. If you need any advice on videos to watch or song versions let me know!

[@rosemay75]

@@sapphosmuse1243 Yes she is to be beholden live. It is another kind of experience.

[@annehyden1088]

a masterpiece

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Anne. I agree 100%

[@tmsvanes]

That's brilliant, sir. Congrats on a wonderful reaction video. A lot of words can be spoken about Aurora. For now a will only say that like you I'm well over 60. Have listened to tons of singers, many of them with voices very well trained and more "impressive" than Aurora's. But to date, no voice and performances have hit me more directly and deeply than hers. She is just one of a kind, I you have really something to enjoy and explore. And I loved your "long" intro as well. Guesss you'll have loads of suggestions for new songs. Sooner or later you will have to do Murder Song 54321 from the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize Concert. Maybe her most stunning performance. Subscribed. 😊

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks! I liked her so much that I think I'm going to do another of hers today or tomorrow. She'll be the first one that I've done more than one on since I'm pretty new here. Several people have asked for 54321 as well as one from some concert of hers in a church or something. I'm looking into both. I really appreciate the feedback and thanks for subscribing!

[@tmsvanes]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Nice. Both Nobel Concert (3 songs) and Nidarosdomen (cathedral, many songs) concert are stunning. The songs are fantastic, the venues are fantastic and the sound/picture quality is fantastic. Enjoy!!

[@ParamoreGuiful]

Amazing!! This song speaks to me in another level!!

[@punksxe2299]

I've watched many reactions to this song but none of them were so spot on. Really awesome video, you just got another sub. Btw, I'll be just another one to recommend watching her live concert at Nidarosdomen. It's incredibly mesmerizing. But anyway, great work. Hugs from Brazil!!!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. Thank you so much!! I'm new to this whole thing, so I'm still in that awkward stage. I find it odd to stare into the camera for some reason. I just did one from that concert (Life on Mars), but will definitely do more of hers. Thanks again.

[@mariannespeicher2102]

What an extraordinary reaction. You clearly picked up so much in your first time through. You have started quite an amazing journey with this young woman. Enjoy!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thank you so much!

[@juixxxe4425]

Please listen to her 'In Boxes' and 'Winter Bird' there's also 'In Bottles' which goes along with 'In Boxes'

[@hildenordgarden3490]

Thanks for this nice reaction. She has so much more, but you have allready been told that. I would like to suggest another great Norwegian singer/songwriter to you: Susanne Sundfør. The most amazing voice. Her live versions of "The brothel" and "Undercover" are beautiful. And "Turkish delight" More upbeat songs are "White foxes" and "Delerious"

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thank you.

[@NicolasTatro]

Well done! In her live performances, Aurora channels emotions in her songs more than anyone I have seen. Agree with those who recommended Through the Eyes of a Child or Lucky at the Nidarosdomen Cathedral performance aired by Norway's NRK channel in December 2017.

[@plainsman]

If you want emotional impact, try the Nobel Prize Concert version of "Murder Song - 54321".

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Wow, interesting title. Are you sure it's not part 2 of this song? Ha. I'll definitely check it out. Thanks.

[@phatusatus]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind umm...yes

[@avedic]

Aurora reactions are my total -guilty- pleasure, and this was a fun one! You simply MUST react to the duet she did with Sondre Lerche called Alone in the Night. It's got such a classic mid-century vibe...so mellow and inviting and warm and cozy.

[@quantockbeech]

What a great reaction video! Great observation and in-depth analysis. Can't wait to see more of your reactions to Aurora (Murder Song for example). Sounds like you might like Angelina Jordan too.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I think I'll be working on another one today. Just trying to decide which one I want to do based on feedback I've received.

[@zweibrucker]

love your stuff

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thank you so much!!!

[@kippys1]

I really enjoyed your insightful reaction! AURORA is such an awesome talent! And such an interesting person! She is a big fan of Tolkien and the LOTR films -- she recently said that she would very much like to perform a song or two for the upcoming Tolkien-based TV series (The Rings Of Power), so your reference to LOTR may have even more relevance than you realize! She was also the voice of the North Wind in Frozen II (a collab with Idina Menzel).

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Wow, didn't realize that she was a fan. Well then, it shows. haha I haven't seen Frozen (kids are grown and I refuse to watch another Disney cartoon). ;)

[@callmeleo]

When I hearing this song I am always remembering the moment when my life felt apart. I was so traumatised so I felt like I was dead in a moment. And this happened so quiet. So that song is always about traumatic events for me.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Sorry you went through that. I went through a horrible 2 years and you're right, in a way, it's so quiet...especially since I was so alone. Hope you battled through everything! Thanks for the listen.

[@callmeleo]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind thank you for your videos and for your kindness. I’m almost fine so I can enjoy my life now. I hope you’re fine too. I heard about your cancer in another video so I’m hoping you are well now. Sorry if I said anything wrong, English isn’t my first language.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I get it. I too felt some thoughts from the past creep in. Hope you're doing better now.

[@k0vert]

Dude I'm 36, so I came about right after records gave way to tapes as far as consumer products but I'm also a musician and audiophile so I thoroughly enjoyed learning about those 16" records and how they were used by the military and how they mitigated that "jarring" feeling of having the speed change abruptly. Good stuff, my friend. Love from southeastern Virginia

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks! I find that stuff so interesting. I'll be posting more odd stuff like that on future videos.

[@Xavier_R_Q_V.]

hey , check out some of the unreleased songs like crystalline, i come undone or encrypted love..

[@lindatouqir6405]

Finally someone who is actually understanding and listening to the horrible lyrics. Really good reaction

[@louginko4432]

Love your words, love your reaction, love your mind! I'm gonna subscribe because anyone who talks about LotR in a Aurora video definitely is a good person ;) I could recommend some songs for you but you can honestly listen to anything she made, you'll never be disappointed

[@betmo]

aurora put out her last couple of albums on vinyl fyi ;)

[@ronjensen3514]

Trust me I am 67 and she has songs that will make old men cry like a baby. She is a goddess forest fairy or some other magical creature. Start with through r the Eyes of a child Nederosdomen Cathedral And Lucky same concert

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Yes she does. When I heard this song, that was one of the first things that I thought. How could I not??? It jumped out a ya.

[@willjohnson8446]

She sometimes reminds me of Elizabeth Fraser, the singer for the Cocteau Twins. She recorded a couple of songs for the Lord of the Rings soundtrack.

[@Kimberlyannkent]

I discovered Aurora this year as well (53 here. So, like you I LOVE to discover new music). I am so happy for you that you found her as well because she is such a delight to get to know. I have not read all 166 comments, so I am not sure if this was mentioned…. But EVERYONE says the same thing you said about envisioning farriers or elves when listening to her. I am guessing that her LOVE for mature and her child like ways is not something anyone can ignore. I see you have not reacted to Through the Eyes of a Child. I know that most people are suggesting a particular live version. But there is another live recording version that I think most people have not heard that I think is amazing kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXfddquLg5aBbqs. Also, great live studio songs are Rasputin, God is Woman and Believer.

[@avedic]

Last comment lol.....but you really ought to react to some of her interviews. They are hugely entertaining....and give a lot more insight into her as a person. She's ridiculously wise, not just for her age, but for any age. And she's also incredibly funny...very dry sarcastic witty sense of humor. I'd suggest starting with the 2 interviews she did on Triple-J. Those are probably the best to start off with. There's also an interview called "Lifekeys" where she has an hour long conversation that gets very deep and very interesting. It's one of the few moments where you really get a sense of who she is around her friends and family, and again....the wisdom and intelligence in that interview in particular is pretty mind blowing. I was an idiot at her age, 26, by comparison. I'm doing pretty good now at 39, but man....she's advanced, that's for sure.

[@fictionallove_2416]

Love your reaction! This song is one of my favourites glad you reacted towards it :]! I recommend Murder (5,4,3,2,1) Song as well live at Nobel Peace Prize :))! edit : AURORA said she started writing this song the first day after the release of her debut album. It possibly talks about rape and revenge, but this depends on the person who listens to the song, as AURORA stated that the songs of this album can have different meanings to everyone depending on how deep you dive into them. In a Q&A on Twitter, AURORA explained that this song is a part of a big story about a complicated relationship, probably having a connection with "Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)", where a guy kills her using the gun and the pillow of this same song as a silencer. It is speculated this same guy is the one she was begging on her knees in "I Went Too Far".

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Wow, thanks for all that information. Really glad you enjoyed the reaction. Fairly new to this, so it feels a bit awkward at time. Glad I'm not making a complete fool of myself. HA. I'm going to do another reaction to Aurora today, but I think it's going to be a different song. Hang in there though, I'm sure I'll do more from her. Thanks again.

[@MrTombre]

Just like the moon Aurora has a dark side 😁

[@geofthompson3844]

She sings in a very descriptive and multidimensional way. So she draws you in a totally absorbs your attention. You just become entranced and lost in her.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Fully agree!

[@nevillegregson348]

Exactly what I thought about "pillow"

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Oh nooo, there's more people like me out there!!!! LOL

[@Einyen]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind She is not talking about a normal pillow, but of the essence of all pillows or some divine pillow of the gods 🙂

[@Geralt26]

First of all I need to say your reaction was great. I liked your comments and it was a pleasure to see it. And yes she write her songs. She learnt to sing and play piano when was very young by herself. Also she sings not only about herself but she is very empathic and sometimes she just sings about things that moved her or are important for her (and this song is not about her personal experiences) Also hope you will react more for her songs. She has many great songs. Some examples: - "Lucky" live from Nidarosdomen - "Murder Song" from Nobel Prize Concert - "All Is Soft Inside" or "Churchyard" live from KEXP 2018 - "The Little Boy in the Grass" (live acoustic, very raw and emotional song on a boat song about Utoya Massacre) - "Soulless Creatures" live from Bergen 2020 And many many more but I think it is already long list:).

[@mariopardillo8618]

Absolutely wonderful insightful reaction! I'm in my early 70's so I have a few more years listening to music than you 😄. Aurora is definitely one of my all time favorite singers. I could make comparisons to other singers that she evokes, but she is so totally unique both as a singer/songwriter and performer that it would be unfair to make any comparisons - she's in a league all of her own! You're in for a really magical journey if you keep reacting to her music. Here's some info I like to share with reactors: Aurora is the total package - singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, producer/arranger, choreographer, and an absolutely lovely human being (and she’s just 25 years old!). She will often perform her songs quite differently - sometimes with her band, other times stripped down to just her and one instrument, a cappella, with full orchestra, etc. - so it is definitely worth listening to different versions of the same song. Also, her videos are mini-masterpieces as well. A short list of original songs: Runaway - Nobel Peace Prize concert and her music video Through the Eyes of a Child - Nidarosdomen concert, my recommendation Live Stripped - VIVO UK Lift It Happened Quiet - Nidarosdomen concert, but I'd recommend the live at The Current version as well. Churchyard - Live on KEXP Winter Bird - Nidarosdomen concert and her music video Murder Song 5,4,3,2,1 - Nobel Peace Prize Concert Lucky - Nidarosdomen concert Little Boy in the Grass - Nidarosdomen concert The Seed - Music Video, HAIK Concert The River - Music video, Live in Bergen 2020 Exist For Love - Music video, Daydreamer - Music video She also does some awesome covers: Life on Mars - David Bowie Believer - Imagine Dragons God is a Woman - Ariana Grande Across the Universe - John Lennon Teardrop - Massive Attack Rasputin - Boney M

[@Cassandra6]

This song is quite disturbing but I love it

[@leannerwin342]

You can see why she was asked to sing in Disney’s Frozen 2.

[@Scartomuffin]

Thank you, instasubbed. Please do Through the eyes of a child - vevo. It is as wonderful and i would love to hear your take on it, as i find it absolutely timeless.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. Thanks for subbing. I'll add it to the list...it seems to be getting longer and longer. Ha

[@lmn6023]

People have already told you that this song isn't about something she herself lived through. She is just very empathetic. BUT, if you want a song that is more personal, go listen to "Little boy in the grass". It's about the 2011 massacre, where 77 people (mostly teenagers) were killed by a some far-right nutjob. One of the people killed was a friend of Aurora.

[@osuunaftmath]

>*And a friendly gang of robins are peeved when I forget That I'm the second tenor in their quartet..*< knock knock knock!! "FBI, OPEN UP!"

[@stevek7699]

Dude, way to dive into the deep end. For another hauntingly beautiful song about terrible events I second her Nobel Peace Prize performance of Murder Song (5,4,3,2,1). For just hauntingly beautiful I strongly suggest her Nidarosdomen (nee da ros do men) performances of Lucky, and Through the Eyes of a Child. Great reaction.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Yea, quite a few people have suggested that exact song. Looks like that will be the next Aurora song I react to.

[@RutlandRick]

Spot on analysis ! Her darkest, most extreme song is Murder Song (5,4,3,2,1). Watch the Nobel Peace Prize Concert version! The music and harmonies are awesome! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJmThIqKi9yLrtk

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. Already reacted to it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXLYeHqeapdsq9E

[@MrTombre]

Hello from Norway =) Enjoyed the vinyl intro, Aurora is amazing, may i suggest another young Norwegian girl named Angelina Jordan, she has done covers of a bunch of classics and more contemporary stuff and even comes with more and more original songs as well, Angelina has both an official youtube channel and a cover channel where u might something to trigger your interest =)

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I'll look what's out there and maybe choose one to give a first listen to. Thanks.

[@mikeb7379]

The Tik Tok generation always after a quick fix? Keep doing your thing dude. I really liked how you noticed her face and body movements. Same as you I love her voice and lyrics etc but what really grabs me is just watching her go to a different time and space when she sings. It's special and I can't really think of any other artist capable of doing that? And she takes us with her!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

That's a pretty cool way to describe it..."different time and space". Wish I had thought of that! Ha. Thanks for the listen.

[@Duffercity1]

I would like to suggest that you continue to focus on her "Live" performances. This is where you'll get to see that she is not only an incredible artist, but that she is, herself, the musical instrument where every single movement, gesture, and quiver is designed to elicit a specific sound when she sings. I wish I could explain it better, but she is so far out of my realm of understanding that all I can do is watch and listen in pure amazement! Enjoy the ride into the unknown regions of your soul, as it's worth every single moment.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks! Although I never really listened much to live performances, I've learned to love them...especially from her. Will try to focus on those versions of songs. Thanks again.

[@markstuartwakeley]

Welcome to a better world . Stay safe and a sub from me.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks so much!

[@vincentcarrot]

An in depth analysis, entertaining and wise! Thank you very much! One thing puzzled me though. You said something about Aurora being the co-writer of this song...I was under the impression that she wrote it (Cf. the HAIK concert (pronounced like 'hike' in English) at the link with time stamp below). But anyway, thanks again, I'll return to watch more! And the vinyl thing is just mind-boggling! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHa8eZKmmsuin7M

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Yea, I had read that she was a co-writer of this. Didn't really research it any further than that. It's possible I'm wrong, but that's what I somehow uncovered. Thanks for finding me! I really appreciate it.

[@violaw4671]

I always enjoy watching the videos, but I often don't understand anything. Is it possible to get German subtitles? Thanks :)

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. Honestly, I'm not sure. I'll look into this. Thanks.

[@violaw4671]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Thanks You

[@browolf]

Galadriel

[@instafruit5121]

I think that I read somewhere that this song is theorized to be about an unhealthy relationship and abuse, but don't quote me on that.🤔 Either way, super haunting and beautiful.

[@alaire3857]

Oh wow I went on a Windjammer Barefoot Cruise in 1991. 😁😁😁😁

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

LOL, really? I think I went around 2005 or so. Still have the darn t-shirt! haha I really enjoyed it. We were in Granada...I don't recall where we picked up. It was a good time though.

[@glacieractivity]

Hi, friend (from a Norwegian). Let me help you towards 300 subs because I think you have a bigger audience out there. Also, excuse all the ramblings below. These are the last words I wrote in this post - sorry about the long tail below. Hey - I find vocal coaches or instrumentalists mostly boring to watch. Yeah, they deconstruct stuff - but the experience of music is more than pointing out every nut and bolt that went into building the Golden Gate Bridge. It is better to climb up on a hill and take it in as a whole (I say as someone who flew into San Francisco annually to discuss TINY details of our scientific understanding of reality at the American Geophysical Union's fall meeting). Sometimes the bigger picture is more interesting. Aurora is an "empath" (for lack of better words as a Norwegian). She is a crazy-good writer of lyrics and music - and she is even better as a narrator/performer. But she grew up happy in a Norwegian middle-class family, going to a tiny school being as weird a kid as she still is. Thus she has not really experienced most of the things she conveys (like an artist - most "content creators" were never devils or trolls or mass murderers or blood-sucking vampires or demons or ... still the western canon is full of them things - partly inspired from mythology, partly inspired from current events I keep writing as I listen to you. You are right about the word "pillow" 😀 This is partly because Aurora does have a Norwegian accent - but also because in traditional folk-singing up here in Scandinavia (including Iceland) - singers are free to do "vowel swapping" in our Nordic languages. Like Aurora, you will certainly have heard Bjørk do the same. Instead of singing the word "singing" like a Brit or American or Australian would do it - Scandinavians can sing it is "Sengeaen" if that feels musically/emotionally more precise for the emotion they are trying to convey. Remember, we Scandinavians are so vowel-centric that we add Æ. Ø and Å to the alphabet in different disguises. A fun fact. Aurora once said that she shakes her body and head because she as a child watched a dog shake an intense experience of emotion (happiness, I think off) just to be more emotional with its owner and she thought "that may be a good idea" so she started doing it. This may or may not be true, because this woman is also an undercover stand-up comedian in-between performing her songs (seriously she is funny). Saying this though - when she goes into performing music she is going to a different place. She is NOT performing. (She got feedback on her hand movements when performing early on. She did not even know she was doing them - she tried to stop doing them - which made her feel disconnected from her own music) Silja Sol is her guitarist and backing singer. Silja is so good because she knows Aurora is expressing ALL the emotions - so she is grounding the vocals by staying almost "distant and cold" to the subject matter. One emotion is enough with Aurora - and even that is a lot. Back to the Scandinavian obsession with vowels. Aurora goes full traditional and simply drops the need for words all together while she conveys a feeling. She and Silja just give us vowels (Galadriel, I believe you think about👍 it) Here is a point about Aurora and harmonics. She usually harmonizes with Scandinavian folk music. And that often "reduce" to the pentatonic (5 note scale - not the "modern" heptatonic seven-note scale. This is why Aurora is known as the woman who can make anything instantly feel ancient. I really enjoyed spending this hour with you (have to pause to write (and attempt to think). I have never suggested this before - but here I go. Aurora dropped a new album. Do not do a reaction to my suggestion - since this is a suggestion to prepare you for what Aurora is. Here is her studio/video single called "Temporary High" (seen 2 million times in a couple of weeks): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXPQfmymq7qba80&ab_channel=iamAURORAVEVO - almost ABBA-ish 80s pop combined with early Pet Shop Boys electronica. Then listen to the live version she dropped instantly after the "radio version" was released: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpC7kpWOpdx0a9k&ab_channel=iamAURORAVEVO (note that both links are ending with "IamAURORAVEVO, I am not trying to fool you by fake links or even to make you react to this single song in two versions. Be advised. This woman record stuff in a studio (and some things are fantastic) - but it is when knowing her live you understand "I am having a Joni Mithell moment right now on youtube - before you go to a consert". Listen to "It happened quiet" again. Aurora and Silja are both hitting notes flat and sharp in pitch (at times going flat and sharp in opposite directions - remember they sing ancient harmonics that are not on our 7-tone "piano-scale. There is no tuning going on here. Because they do not need it or want it. The create a space. And this is the reason why this feels filled with life from the body of a young woman. They sing without tuning. This is why us old dudes know. We grew up with that.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Wow, there's so much to take in? I've read it twice and feel like I still missed a lot. I'll have to give it a third run. ha. I really appreciate the comments. You've given me a new perspective on her. I don't want to listen too much from her until I get through any reactions I want to do. It's just more fun when I hear it for the first time. I see her in concert in May, so I guess I'll have to get my reactions in by then. LOL Thanks again!

[@ronda.8624]

I would like you to react to a song by Diana Navarro. She is a Spanish singer. With the song "El perdon" she is a very versatile singer who sings different musical styles. With a very personal voice and notes with incredible melismas. Greetings from Spain

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Interesting. Let me see what I can do. Thanks!

[@mafxarr8776]

Galadriel 😂

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

YES! Her. :)

[@terrymigliorino8498]

You need to react to Angelina Jordan. I particularly recommend 'Million Miles'. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnKUkHaLlrJoaKs. Both Aurora and Angelina are Norwegen.