Musician/Producer Reacts to "Winter Bird" by AURORA

Musician/Producer Reacts to "Winter Bird" by AURORA
Original Video: • AURORA - Winter Bird
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[@staffankarlsson1428]

Beautiful song, video and reaction! Before her singing career she actually danced for ten years with the intention to be a dancer :)

[@jdb19]

I remember hearing her say in an interview that as a young teen she wanted to be a dancer, or a physicist, or an astronaut. A talented genius has many options.

[@stefanlast]

This is one my favourite music videos by Aurora. The way her eyes just grabs you by your soul when she looks directly at you from within the coocoon is just spellbinding. The behind the scenes documentary about this video that Lill M mentioned is very interesting and well worth a look. Whether or not you want to react to it is of course up to you, but you should absolutely check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpS5oIZsedV5nJo

[@TheVirtualWatcher]

There is an excellent 'Making Of' video for this video ... Behind the Scenes of a Flying Robot-Built Cocoon : kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpS5oIZsedV5nJo

[@HalkerVeil]

One of my favs.

[@TomTomson81]

Winter and everything associated with it in the song stands for depression. My tears are always frozen, meaning nothing more than that I am stuck in depression. The pictures you paint on the glass are the thoughts that go through your head all the time. The cocoon in the video is the prison you're in. And the drones show how you slowly wall yourself in and isolate yourself. You no longer participate in life, you are dead, so to speak. To get out of it, you have to remember how beautiful life was before and that even the hard time is passing. You have to remember what it was like to be alive.

[@hakanandersson1276]

love this song so much. For me it is so deeply sensual both in the text but above all in her appearance and the wonderful dance. not sexy but sensual. Thank you so much for your kind words. Hope to see you again soon

[@rusaxe4443]

This is the first aurora video I've seen. After the duet with vardrunа .instantly I realized that this is a special artist. Now this is one of my favorite music video of her, on a par with the seed. And yes. She's a cool dancer).

[@johndennison3140]

Her live performance of this at the nidarosdomen cathedral takes it to a different level her live vocals are breathtakingly beautiful for me it’s the only way to listen to Aurora for she is that good an artist ❤️🍎

[@FrostedVanity]

Aurora live is simply better!

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

What a concert! A Masterpiece!

[@elisabethstermo9396]

Love this song. By the way she's taken dancing lessons when she was younger. 👍 Love from Norway 🇳🇴

[@slavaukraini404]

This song is a masterpiece. A good a song as anybody could write. A perfect movie theme song.

[@jimboninho]

One of my absolute favorite songs from her. I love it so much!

[@tmsvanes]

Agree in every word you say. What and ear- and eye-gasm. Stunningly beautiful.

[@avedic]

I honestly don't think I've seen a more beautiful person in my life than Aurora in this video. She's just....strangely perfect. Even her imperfections make her....more attractive. And then on top of that she's incredibly smart, wise, very very kind, super creative, etc etc. Some human beings get dealt some pretty awful hands. And some....get every single ace. But, it's on those people to take that and do something meaningful with it. Needless to say, Aurora excelled at that too....

[@kippys1]

The cocoon is thematically representative of her first full album (AMDGMAAF), which contains moth imagery, and is on one level about her own metamorphosis.

[@joelestardo434]

One of her early videos but one of my favorites! She is all in on her efforts. "Performing Artist" is an understatement when describing Aurora.

[@vincentcarrot]

A lovely AURORA reaction, much anticipated! If that is the right word. Thank you, and one day I'll hope to make it to Patreon...sounds tempting!

[@lillm6874]

Nice reaction as always Jeff🤗 I absolutely love this song and music video, and yes she’s a great dancer too. I think she’s great at anything she puts her mind to 💕 As Staffan wrote, she intended to be a dancer 💃 She actually didn’t want to be an artist, but I’m sure you knew that😊 Aurora uses nature imagery throughout the song, such as the cry of a winter bird, to show how she needs the harshness of the natural world around her to drag her away from a dream world back to reality. She explained to The 405: "Sometimes you need to be reminded of how it was to feel alive. It's a tricky situation to find yourself in. When you've forgotten about your reasons to live." “My tears are always frozen I can see the air I breathe Got my fingers painting pictures On the glass in front of me Lay me by the frozen river Where the boats have passed me by All I need is to remember How it was to feel alive” These are such great lyrics, as always with Aurora, she’s truly unique ❤️ You should check out how they made the music video, it’s very interesting👍👍

[@staffankarlsson1428]

Behind the scenes... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpS5oIZsedV5nJo

[@dbcanada]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpS5oIZsedV5nJo

[@StrateleStudios]

😊😊😊👏🫶

[@olafwiese6728]

Hi Jeff, AURORA is creative from the tips of her hair to her little toe. Perhaps her parents contributed to this because AURORA was allowed to try out herself freely. Quote from AURORA (Channel Rob For collects quotes from AURORA) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWHPdneVl7SorKs --> about her mother „She is absolutely fantastic. She is very… she is like a… she is like the sun and the water and all that is good. She's absolutely gorgeous. She is a weird lady. So that’s where I got it from. She is absolutely amazing. Mom has taught me a lot, without even meaning to. She was the one who told me I should become an artist, actually. When I got a message from my management, when I was 16, and they asked if I want to be an artist, because they had seen a video of me playing the guitar and singing a song on the internet, I said no. I wasn’t interested in that. But then my mother said: ’But you have to do that, because when you sing a little bit in our living room, I can go around crying a little bit, but I feel better, that I can cry and laugh, and then I feel light afterwards.’ Then she said ’It’s something you have to share. Even if you think it's scary, at least you have to try, because I think it's important.’ So she was the one who pushed me. She has never pushed me. I've never been pushed to anything, neither about fitting in more. They were always... they gave me lots of room to be just who I am. I got to have dinner under the table, I got to do whatever I wanted. Very important. No rules for me. But yes, she’s really the reason I’m here, in every way. Mom is amazing!“ Thank you and Greetings from Germany

[@peterkoeppl1186]

YES, production value is absolutely great

[@felixpetittjr.6472]

I love it when her hands are to her face as the con is covered like a moth watching holding its maniples watching curiously. I saw the making of the video Sri. The engineers had to code new stuff o keep the Danes working synchronously. Her video made new technology and science! How cool!

[@StrateleStudios]

Love it!

[@lisedonsgrnning6518]

Dear Jeff, I haven’t words yet for this 🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍 …… and the timing for your reaction …. thank you, thank you🙏🏼💖💝

[@StrateleStudios]

Yay! 😊😊😊🫶

[@justjulie37]

Pure Art. One of my favs from Aurora. Hard to pick though. There really isn't a bad one.

[@rosemay75]

Her movements are beautiful and pure!

[@Kimberlyannkent]

I have just discovered Aurora 9 month ago. These are the ones that made me fall in love with her Through the Eyes of a child a cappella and the harmonies are out of this world kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXfddquLg5aBbqs I Went Too Far kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4WZlX-AmZilj80 Church Yard kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHuvpnpumJZkfc0 Queendom kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYavloubhtCkmpI Warrior kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2THp3Zqqal8adU Blood in the Wine kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJbWfquwo7-Ze5o Everything Matters to Me kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2HUeaaNdr9nrrc A song in her own language - so beautiful kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHyckmBmn8Sgp7s Covers live studio recordings - better ten the originals God is Woman 2018 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ_CZ5xtjMqXY8U Believer 2017 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5S8Y2Stga-bhdE Teardrop 2017 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYG3immilLWLa80 Rasputin kzbin.info/www/bejne/fojHkIFjbtNqhK8

[@Accolonian]

No heart can survive those eyes at 3:00

[@timgrodesky4694]

Such a stunning video. Everything so crisp and clear to reflect the songs shivering frost like feeling. There is a clip of the making of this video and demonstrates everything that went into it and worth a look. Her expressiveness is really overwhelming -her eyes, her words and melodies, and her dance all tell the story she wants you to know.

[@avedic]

Are we actually the same person? I'm really beginning to wonder....lol Out of curiosity....have you ever seen Aurora live? I've yet to. But it's hiiigh up on my "must do" list.

[@rolfjamne8922]

Great analyse as always. Im going to see her live soon.🌜👌 (Olavshallen Trondheim )

[@StrateleStudios]

Thanks Rolf! Have you seen her live before?

[@rolfjamne8922]

@@StrateleStudios Hi again. I saw her live for the first time 2 days ago and I must say it was fantastic. I have seen some great artists and bands over the years but when it comes to the story telling and emotions this Lady gives, i cant find anything better and the sound was perfect. I met her at the hotell by coinsidens the day after and I can tell you she is absolutely sweet and kind. Whe got a copple of minutes and discussed music and I told her that i have a fantasy of her covering King Crimson's (Moonchild.) She looked at me with the most beutiful smile and said you never know it might happen.

[@StrateleStudios]

@@rolfjamne8922 wow!!!! That’s wonderful! 😃😃😃🎊🎉

[@anirenka]

💖💖

[@Tarkus_]

Thanks, Jeff. Very cool, artistic video and a fantastic song. I love those closeups, where just her eye or mouth is peeking through the cocoon. As you said, extremely well produced. I think the reason why Aurora always has great people around her is because she's so invested in the entire process. She doesn't just show up and do what they tell her. She's part of the creative process, and she wants it done right. Although she has only been officially co-director on a few videos, she says she's always been kind of a co-director.

[@Geralt26]

Thx for another cool reaction. Great video for a beautiful song. And I also like how she dance here and this cool artistic shots. Generally very good idea for a video and it fits to the lyrics too (some symbolism).

[@ironkim3998]

Absolutely captivating! It’s so beautiful and mesmerizing! That video was really amazing ! Her dancing, just wow! Very well done! and that chorus plays in my head. I love it 💕thanks for a lovely reaction!🤗

[@StrateleStudios]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@rx7dude2006]

She did dance before singing, here is a performance of her dancing to the song "Feeling Good".kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH7QpWSti8ydr5o

[@lolpalolo]

i just finished all of your Aurora´s videos in chronological order until the end, she is my favorite artist/singer/human being in this world, she is so unique, so special, she is amazing and so lovely, i really love all what she does. Also I need to say a love your reactions, i like that you can cry while watching her as I do. Idk what else to say because i speak spanishand my english is not good, but you get the idea, I love Aurora she is the best thing that has happened to this world.

[@StrateleStudios]

Thank you so much! Aurora is so special and it always goes straight to the heart when watching her videos! 🫶

[@Prudenthermit]

Appreciate you ❤

[@jamil2447]

Aurora shows off her dance form on Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show singing Conqueror.

[@StrateleStudios]

Oh I need to see that!

[@dansegelov305]

I love this song and video so much!. Great reaction by the way. I feel that this song is about how depression arises from being locked in a routine where you start to feel like your life is not your own. We get up, go to work, go to bed and the days just slip past us. If we're not careful, we can sleepwalk our whole lives away! The song of the winter bird snaps us out of the monotony as we realise that the bird very much lives in the moment. It is free to fly away, but is also alert to the instinct to survive. It is a reminder to savour the time we have and learn how to feel alive in the moment.

[@bjornarsimonsen7592]

An artist through and through. This song I believe is about mental illness, but as it often is, it can be interpreted in many ways. Thank you Sir :)

[@StrateleStudios]

Thank you my friend!

[@poolhallshark]

🔥🔥🔥

[@jamesvermeulen4695]

Thank you for another wonderful reaction, Jeff. I've always enjoyed how much you really love and appreciate music. We share a great love of Aurora's music. I've recently discovered a true hidden gem by Aurora, try her performance of Leonard Cohen's "Famous Blue Raincoat" from Brazil. It shows her amazing story telling ability and is one of the most beautiful songs that I have ever heard her do.

[@RunarNyrud]

Can I get a link to it? I can't find it.... 🙂

[@vincentcarrot]

@@RunarNyrud Is it this one https: // www. youtube. com /watch?v=FJrudQmnnxs YT channel ChrisFromNorway

[@RunarNyrud]

@@vincentcarrot That is from a tribute consert in Oslo Spektrum Norway, 25 april 2017. The band is "The Salamon Smokers". They invited a buch if guest vocalists to sing. I think it was 25 songs or something.... and guessing 15 different vocalist..... The band rehearsed the songs, and had 30-45 minutes rehearsels with each artist before the consert. How do I know this: I have talked to the drummer in the band about it, we live im the same small town 😄

[@vincentcarrot]

@@RunarNyrud Cool!

[@avedic]

This isn't my _current_ favorite song of hers....that would be "Wake Up"... the new demo that just leaked. SO good. But....this was my favorite Aurora song when I first discovered her. What caught my ear on first listen...was the chord progression and melody in the verses. Very dreamy...and melancholy....and hopeful, all at once. Also the lyric "...my fingers painting pictures on the glass in front of me..." struck me as incredibly beautiful. Very poetic...but also prosaic. Also love how her voice actually drops a bit in pitch on that part. It's not your usual epic POP chorus. Also....the Nidarosdomen version of this is too good for words. Especially that orchestral extended intro....gah >_

[@StrateleStudios]

The Nidarosdomen version is amazing. I reacted to the whole concert on my Patreon.

[@hadesmcfadden2982]

Dropping a quick recommendation for Dance on The Moon - acoustic - from the Exist for Love sessions. Awesome reaction!

[@ElevenBC]

Before she got picked up by her management team she was planning a different career, as a dancer.

[@anthonyharburn1103]

❤💯👍

[@peterkoeppl1186]

She is doing her thing. I was having breakfast with a woman this morning who will appreciate this song through a current torment in her life.

[@lisedonsgrnning6518]

💝💖🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🌈🙏🏼

[@peterkoeppl1186]

@@lisedonsgrnning6518 Love ya Lise!

[@lisedonsgrnning6518]

@@peterkoeppl1186 Love and light across the pond🙏🏼❤️💚💛🤍🕯🕯🕯

[@peterkoeppl1186]

@@lisedonsgrnning6518 Hello loved one! This song had a few people sit around my breakfast table at the hotel at which I was staying. Two of them became Stratele subscribers immediately!!!!

[@lisedonsgrnning6518]

@@peterkoeppl1186 You have become quite an ambassador there, Peter😃👍🏼❤️🎶🎵💚🌱🤗.

[@X_ch4ng3]

😊👍

[@Pingla71]

If you haven't seen Apple Tree please do for more dance moves from Aurora

[@StrateleStudios]

Did that one a little while back 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2KzY4yEeK5qg6c

[@Pingla71]

@@StrateleStudios Oh, sorry about that. This video is said to be Aurora on right at an UKM event (young culture meets) in 2012, I'm sure it's Aurora dancing 🙂kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpOTf6ypn950mtk

[@i_d_i_e_h]

Always love your reactions, Jeff 🙂 There is a great stripped down concert I would love for you to react to. She did a 45 min long not for profit - performance at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference in November 2021. Search for: AURORA Live from COP26 | UMA Entertainment If you want to see her dance, there is a video of her and some of the other students from the dance scool she went. She was 15 at the time. They are dancing to Michael Jackson's "Ghost" She's number 3 from the left (purple tie and red shoes) Search for: Aurora -Ghosts"MJ" UKM 6.27.2011Finals Have a great day! 🙂

[@theheck5176]

first impression: "Ray of light" Madonna, but a more contemporary / modern version.

[@renatelarsen9889]

Aurora animal musik video is Great

[@StrateleStudios]

That one is coming soon!

[@felixpetittjr.6472]

Con = cocoon / my digitizer is acting goofy and my iPhone needs a restart.

[@panchiolarranaga1616]

It's weird I wrote a comment a few hours ago and it disappeared some censorship wasn't using any foul language or anything of the kind just weird Jeff

[@vincentcarrot]

KZbin is broken in so many ways and then some. Like, I do not get notifications for a long time and then suddenly I'm getting a load of old notifications all at once.

[@panchiolarranaga1616]

@@vincentcarrotHey Vince txs for the headsup....I guess I'll have to live with that, bummer is tha Jeff's reactions are so freaking good take care and txs once more

[@FrostedVanity]

Oh no! You didn't use a live version! -_-

[@StrateleStudios]

You don’t like her music videos? 😮

[@FrostedVanity]

@@StrateleStudios Oh no, don't misunderstand. I love everything she does. I just think her live performances are amazing. I will admit though, the video for Animal is by far my most favorited. But again, all of her original music videos are each their own priceless pieces of art and are very unique. Sorry for the misunderstanding. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@StrateleStudios]

@@FrostedVanity oh good! Hahaha. I love both her live and music videos. I had already reacted to the live version from Nidarosdomen on my Patreon but I had seen the music video. 😊🫶

[@FrostedVanity]

@@StrateleStudios Have you done Animal yet? 😎

[@StrateleStudios]

@@FrostedVanity I have not! The live version? (Cuz you hate her music videos…just kidding 🤣)