MUSICIANS REACT TO Wardruna and Aurora - Helvegan (Live)

[@AndreaSilvestro]

Feel free to enjoy our reaction and let us know what we should react to next!

[@amandabadilla8636]

AURORA - The Seed

[@e.h.6634]

Heilung krigsgaldr , please

[@e.h.6634]

@Roger Waters?????

[@DJQUAZER]

Kalandra’s version of this song, or Kalandras song Borders..

[@Kjetil-wn6ls]

And Andrea is drop dead gourguess.

[@Luke-se6ly]

Einars voice is completely pure, he never uses autotune and that means he is a real singer

[@Luke-se6ly]

@Ellie Szczerban No I mean the rappers ofc, the amount of autotune the have and need to sound normal is really much, Einar really doestn

[@kurtnagel3373]

Umm do you think we are all stupid? Why tell us there's no autotune? I've heard t-pain before

[@DarkMatterBurrito]

@@kurtnagel3373 Maybe you are just stupid.

[@pustulio81]

No harmonizer pedal, just straight up vocal harmonization between Einar, Aurora, and his back-up singers. Song is a masterpiece.

[@LeNaInLoVe]

Synth pad?? LOL! I can assure there's NO such thing in this enviroment. They've specialized in using old authentic instruments to the era. This is old Norse.... If you ever seen the series "Vikings", this guy has made a lot of the music.

[@DJQUAZER]

Also got to point out it’s not a war song it’s actually a funeral march for those deemed not destined for Valhalla, but instead Hel, but the message at the end of the song tells you that no matter where you are destined to go in the afterlife, you should still be respected

[@MrTombre]

Wardruna is a Norwegian music group formed in 2003 .They are dedicated to creating musical renditions of Norse cultural and esoteric traditions, and make significant use of Nordic historical and traditional instruments. This song was also in the tv series Vikings. Einar Selvik the lead singer has written music for the series and even the soundtrack to the new game Assassins Creed:Valhalla =)

[@7hbtzproductionstm581]

Fun Fact : Gaahl was also in the group

[@DJQUAZER]

@@7hbtzproductionstm581second fun fact, Gaahl and Einar were part of the controversial band Gorgoroth, controversial because Gaahl and the bands founder Infernus are openly satanic.

[@OSSY17]

As a swedish / scandinavian I understand mostly of what they saying in that song , Norway and sweden are understanding each other very well , viking brothers and sisters of Scandinavia

[@Doppeldropper]

Einar singing "Völuspa" is worth checking out too 🤗

[@GraffitiDulce]

Einar is worth checking out period

[@Skelldr]

3:30 her face telles a different story

[@ptdunks]

Not by these lot though

[@vikingwoman0147]

I saw Wardruna on a Norwegian Viking black metal festival called Midgardsblot last year. It was the most amazing experience ever! And I am Norwegian - guess I found my ancestors calling 🔥💪🇳🇴

[@DanMcManus]

Keep exploring Aurora. So good. Her official video for her song "The Seed" is a great one to highlight her eco-warrior stance. Aurora is the fifth element and she must be protected at all costs.

[@X_ch4ng3]

Nice reaction. It's not the "road hell", It's "the road to hel". Hel is the the realm of death, from norse mythology. Not to mistanken for the christian hell. I dont think they use mutch effect pedals, and synths. Wardruna uses a lot of traditional old music instruments. The ekstra mic is for some of the songs were he plays a lyre. Einar (the lead singer of Wardruna) was directly involved with the music production for the show Vikings. He even had at least one cameo. Wardruna is also in a big part of the Assassins creed valhalla sound track. For more Aurora, I recomend All is soft inside (live at KEXP 2018) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4SVmomZfN-Shc0

[@LouieC]

Vikings is how I discovered Wardruna! Fucking amazing music. I'm hooked. All hail King Ragnar!

[@hellgonwheels8799]

They don’t use effects. They make all their instruments themselves, and only pure voice

[@jackiehansen2421]

Hel is also the goddess of death in Norse mythology; she’s the daughter of Loki

[@Tomas-Odebrant]

The spoken word section in the end is maybe the most famous stanza from the old Norse poem Hávamál, meaning "The wisdom of the high one", The "High one" being Odin.

[@Traslan]

Wardruna is soooooo good...!!!!!!!!! It put you in contact with your Viking roots you didnt know you had.

[@larsm2001]

This is old Norse, Viking time, music and language. Hel means the other side of death, not Hell in the biblical sense.

[@dorgen89]

It's new norwegian not old norse

[@larsm2001]

I'm afraid that's not correct. I actually speak New Norwegian myself, and it certainly does not sound like this 😊. Icelandic on the other hand, bare many sililarities with the language in this song.

[@dorgen89]

@@larsm2001 Jeg snakker norsk selv, det er nynorsk... det er ikke i nærheten av islandsk, ikke litt en gang.. Du får se på teksten da vettu. Einar synger som regel på nynorsk

[@larsm2001]

@@dorgen89 Du har jammen rett, nynorsk med masse ord som ikke brukes lenger. My bad :)

[@michaeldique]

@@larsm2001 Except for the last vocals only piece. The stanza from Håvamål, which IS old Norse :)

[@hexsing2760]

So many to mention. Heilung is crazy amazing. I am a Nightwish Fan, so Ghost Love Score Live is pretty amazing. So much talent everywhere.

[@palantir135]

Wardruna also has epic songs. Raido Healing mountain Voluspa Etc

[@TyrHymirson]

Healing Mountain is called Lyfjaberg. Btw UruR is also an epic song.

[@palantir135]

@@TyrHymirson I know, I have all their albums.

[@worldofsimulacra]

you mention lore 💯 there is soooooo much behind the words of this song and all that it connects with. it is the Well with no bottom. 🌲

[@johnnywalderhaug1489]

HELVEGEN . means the path to the afterlife. and it a It's an old Viking song about honoring and remembering those who have died . im a norwegian n im believe in the norse Gods

[@ChanceGhee3349]

Their logo is actually a bind rune.

[@band1tt]

I'll just quote someone elses comment about this performance: "In this she plays the part of the white raven. In Norse mythology Odin has two ravens who travel the world and see for him. They used to be white, but Odin asked them to look in the hearts of men, and they turned black. The white raven represents purity, untouched by men's evil. Fitting for Aurora for sure. The general jist of it is that Odin has taught him the songs to ease people's passing into the underworld, but he laments that no one will be able to sing to him when he dies. It's a lament then also for the loss of their culture and traditions."

[@thomashergert2558]

They love to hear each other talk on KZbin, the discussion is longer than the song.

[@anthonycampos8057]

Its a reaction video. The point is to get their reaction.

[@florianfachet8945]

I first heard that song over 2 years ago, still getting chills. Had a rough time when i first heard it and it's stil getting me..

[@OneAngrySoldier2]

Good reaction. Somebody may have already mentioned this but I had to say something, after you were trying to guess the instruments. Wardruna would fire the first member who dared to use any modern instrument in their band, such as a 'synth board.' The only modern stuff they use is strictly for the purpose of recording, such as microphones. As far as instruments go, if it didn't exist in medieval times it will not be used in their band. All of their instruments are ancient and what the Scandinavians used as far back as 900 AD. They use deer hide drums, goat horn, lur, mouth harp, bone rattle, nature sounds (water, pebbles, thunder, sticks against trees), etc. If you want to make guesses for a band, such as Wardruna, from a musician's perspective, you have to put away any idea of modern day instruments and look much farther back.

[@karstenstormiversen4837]

It is nothing synth or hamony pedals here its all organic. The other mike is for when he play an old norse instrument in other songs.

[@NathanAllen]

Like your insight into music production, brings a lot to the experience. Another group from Norway you might enjoy reacting to has a cover of this or any of their own is Kalandra. "Borders", "The Waiting Game", or "Brave new world" are great.

[@sinnergy73]

Slow Motion live in the cathedral (can’t think of or spell the name) is amazing.

[@davids1642]

There are multiple singers.. no harmonizing pedals.. and that second mix is for when he plays instruments on other songs..

[@laurencefox5884]

No pedals used here. Real musicians. I was at this gig (in Bergan) and it was the best thing I have ever seen.

[@jasonfisher8529]

may be mentioned already below, but IIRC the lead voice for Wardruna studied Mongolian throat singing, so those harmonics are probably just him :)

[@graff414]

The Nordics Sweden, Norway and Denmark! VIKINGS!

[@jonasevjedal5295]

That trumpet-esque instrument would be a long horn called a Lur. Originally made from birch bark, and called a neverlur. They've been found in long ship burials dating back 900-ish years. :)

[@somthingbrutal]

you should check out Heilung, In Maidian Live. another group recreating/imagining old european music

[@jamesdavis4598]

I would only comment for those who don't know that in norse mythos Hel is not cognate with christian Hell. Most everyone would go to Hel upon death, it's just the common afterlife place. Valhalla was a place of honor specifically for fallen warriors chosen for Ođin.

[@Iljadir]

I have seen Einar several times, I saw him once in a shoppingmall and another time at a dumpplace, I looked at him and Said hello, and he said hello back. I kinda wanted to tell him im a huge fan, but I thought he just wanted to throw his thrash and go home, like me😂

[@Kjetil-wn6ls]

It is in the old tongue. From about 900. But it is not perfectly translated. Btw, both Aurora and Wardruna are from Hordland Like me.

[@1st-Law]

Check out the Heilung singing In Maidjan or Kreigsaldet. It is a truly mesmerizing experience. Wardruna tends to be the stepping stone towards Heilung on most channels. You can thank us later.

[@vikingwoman0147]

Heilung is an out of the body experience live 🔥 Their concerts are ritualistic and they do rituals on stage. Imagine being a Viking descendant experiencing that. Unbelievable 🔥 I’m Norwegian 🇳🇴

[@I_scribbles]

Heilung (healing in german) is a great group, you will never seen anything like it. Anything from their Lifa concert from castlefest. Previking era music. In Maidjan or Alfadhirhaiti or if you want to go to an iceage rave try Hamrer Hippyer.

[@OriginalPuro]

"I love everything about Aurora" Spoken like a true feminine modern male.

[@shaunagrace1308]

“On the road to hell?” Quite the opposite!!

[@Tieri6990]

“helvegan" 🤣🤣

[@MrTombre]

to get to know her a little better there is a short documentary about Aurora made by KZbin which is called Nothing is Eternal (11 mins long) watch for yourself or make it into a reaction =)

[@williamdegrey]

The leather shirt is actually a type of shirt we had up here in scandinavia in ancient times, it was used at sea and was treated with fat and waxto be great protection from winds and salt water :)

[@explodingmonad4535]

The last spoken part is Hávamál stanza 76-77. Songs of the high one (Odin)

[@markunating821]

Try AURORA live at KEXP 2018

[@kippys1]

High energy at KEXP, especially "All is Soft Inside" and "Churchyard!"

[@frutti_di_marius]

"When you see a braided beard, what do you think?" "Run away" Yeah thats what the people in Paris did a thousand years ago😄

[@mariopardillo8618]

Aurora performance of It Happened Quiet live at the Current, please. You will love it!

[@FlameCold258]

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

[@hakanandersson1276]

Some artist have a great voice..... AURORA have everything. Great react.

[@AndreaSilvestro]

ty!

[@bjarthj]

Wardruna makes a lot of epic songs for the tv-serie VIKINGS....

[@DaBehelith]

It's funny, the guy kinda look like a healthy young trevor phillips

[@yubogolfer4040]

The lower second mic in front of Einar may be for instruments he is playing during the performance while singing simultaniously, but not needed for this particular song.

[@Adversital]

Murders song 5,4,3,2,1 on Nobel pliss

[@irishgrl]

When I see a braided beard I think Viking.

[@user-lz7ez9hk7r]

Let me tel you two about (real) listening!! You need to listen to everything before you start talking!! Its yore ego who whants to talk and explaine stuff! Most of the time you whil miss the real depth and the way to yore heart thats make you cry ore laugh (from the heart that is)! You need to listen before you talk to experience more in life! Explane after listening ore talk whit the second time when you listen! Its now 3 years lather.. so maybe you two changed yore way of listening already! Greetings and love from Amsterdam ❤

[@kristena9285]

That "synth" drone bass could be a mic'd up traditional "Hurdy gurdy" (sounds like one to me) and the trumpet is a "Lur" (trad. Norwegian instrument made from birch bark) (I suppose - I can only see the shadow of it on my screen).

[@karstenstormiversen4837]

Yes they only use traditional instruments from the viking era.Einar Selvik either build them himself or get some to build them for him.

[@zorachai7375]

You should react to her performance of murder song at the nobel peace price

[@anthonycampos8057]

I understand your god is a carpenter. Well guess what? So am I -Floki

[@maxmanuelmicklymiru3636]

Dude....... she's mine.! Love the reaction btw♥️♥️

[@AndreaSilvestro]

ty!

[@charlesshoemaker3929]

HAPPY 12K!!!!!

[@AndreaSilvestro]

ahhhhh ty!!

[@peterflechs]

The second mic he needs for his Targelharp later at this concert....

[@MrHaoh2]

The background music is a traditional norweigan crank instrument like the hurdy gurdy

[@thehonestcritic6577]

Ive seen reactions to this many times and it always amazes me that younger reactors dont recognise the mike as part of an antler. Just an observation LOL

[@tmsvanes]

Great to see you two on Aurora. Enjoy your reactions a lot. Three suggestions: All is Soft Inside live at KEXP Iceland, The Seed video, Murder Song from the 2015 Nobel Peace Price Concert. Have fun!!

[@seandaniel23]

Marry me Aurora!

[@peacefulminimalist2028]

No pedal, effects or synths - almost offended that you think so. They play live on ancient historic instruments. Wardruna is all about norse folk music.

[@14jackon]

This dude needs to watch the Aurora 'Queendom'-video...

[@MAGAisacult]

Aurora was the sound of the wind in Frozen II.

[@ysteindrge8394]

Try her mini concert in KEXP!

[@tomastorheim7283]

Interesting reaction, but I have to say I found your rather single minded focus on Aurora of-putting.

[@torepedersen3109]

All the vocal harmonies are natural, no effects involved. The fact that you americans love to cheat doesn't mean that the rest of us do. Tee hee.

[@torepedersen3109]

@Naters It was a joke, lighten up.

[@ViktorMarkez]

i don't know why everyone reacts to this version instead of the older one at a beautiful natural cave 🙄

[@deloreslipe6879]

Aurora has a wonderful voice.

[@gamingforfun9000]

Ne Obliviscaris - And plague flowers kaleidoscope live

[@HonorarySaiyan]

I can tell you're not the type of people the song was made for.

[@renskevanderhaagen5813]

Did somebody already suggest you react to Nightwish with Ghost Love Score live at Wacken open air festival? If not, please do 🤗

[@hexsing2760]

Totally 100% on board with this recommendation.

[@mirror.magician]

More AURORA. MORE AURORA

[@exituscaeli959]

Warriors who fell in battle were lifted from the battlefield to war eternally in Valhalla. Those who lived unremarkable or traitorous lives went to Hel: the land of cold, darkness and death. The song (as I understand it) is singing to the person departing this world on their way to Hel. The last portion of the song is sung in what is thought to be the Old Norse style-as they would have sung it in their time.

[@lucasbelmonte2832]

Actually, Niflheim is the realm of cold, darkness, and death, those who had committed foul deeds in their life would go to Niflheim after they arrived in hel which is essentially heaven in Norse mythology if you died of old age or sickness you would go to Hel instead of Valhalla, but say if you were executed for murder or theft then you would go to Niflheim.

[@HenryAusLuebeck]

Check out Lindy-Fay Hella, the Girl left . Her Song LOS is beutiful.

[@perryedwards4746]

pauseing sob's

[@ricoesterhuyse4477]

Black Smith outfit lol😂

[@Azhureus]

You won't hear better song in some time, maybe ever even. Wardruna is defo worth checking. Everyone knows Aurora at this point, go and check Wardruna please. Some songs like Grá, Munin, Ehwar or Kvitravn are great songs !

[@georgeteplinskiy2128]

Hello! .. you have a fire 🔥 burning in gases!!! ..Here it is!!! Friends, you are great!!! Never part, you kindred spirits .. and protect each other.💑

[@Akevitt69]

You should react to Sólstafir and their song Fjara!

[@Geralt26]

Yea more Aurora "for my veins" ;). Like your reactions. It is always hard to choose which one i would like to listen most, but I would bet today on "All Is Soft Inside" from KEXP :). Later could be something from Nidarosdomen: "Lucky", "Little Boy In The Grass" and "Winter Bird" :).

[@manicmechanic2761]

I was stepping over dollars to pick up pennies and found 2 shiny new ones and yawning is contagious oh shit I'm driving woooh.now I have 2 subscribe it's the only way I'll get any sleep..

[@nicolasgugulourens1411]

react to THE SEED-AURORA next

[@flakebust990]

Hel isnt Hell. Its a circle , not an ending . Thank you. And Andrea. Love to see you emote....

[@josesuarez6116]

Sean where is your Aurora pillow?

[@AndreaSilvestro]

it needs to happen

[@crimsondeath7468]

Hel is the realm of the dead. The shadow realm wich is also ruled over by the godess Hel wich means hidden. This is not a realm anyone stays for eternity, Your soul will return in a new body if you go to hel. When fire and ice meet again and the "hanged" man fall as ice melt and the water falls again and the two become three 3. He/she falls from the tree of life of wich he/she are attached by a rope or a "life cord" if you will ;) "The hanged man" breaths again.

[@diegohurtado2280]

Please react to Völuspa, Kvervandi with Ivar Bjørnson

[@samraffertymusic]

Ahhh this is so good! 💗 thanks guys, really enjoyed this one :)

[@AndreaSilvestro]

ty!

[@blackpagan9689]

As someone who is Norse pagan hel is not inherently bad most followers of the Norse ways will go the hel when they die it is the goal for most to earn there places in the halls of Valhalla but hel is not a place of the dammed just damp cold place where souls rest tell the days of ragnorak

[@RaymondNilsson]

Aurora, pedal, are you fucking kidding me?! Thats so offencive...

[@Camiloquai1]

I'm sorry, my colleague... Aurora is marrying ME. :P

[@leod2408]

Helvegen

[@scottstangeland2878]

I don;t be leave your musician's

[@Oldnorseman225]

Hel is not the same as the Christian Hell, it’s a place where non combatants went when they passed, Vikings or Berserkers who died in battle would go to Valhalla.

[@TomTomson81]

If I'm not completely mistaken, this is the theme song from Assassin's Creed - Vikings. And Aurora is only here to support Wardruna.

[@karstenstormiversen4837]

This song is used in the tv series vikings.

[@davidlfort]

She was probably the opening act or special guest. Wardruna invites the other band that performed back on stage to sing this, the final song of the set.

[@eue073]

For god sake... Americans... Listen to the music!!!!

[@soderlund3610]

Your spelling means fully vegan in Swedish 🤭

[@voyagerNO]

They are singing about hel, not hell. They are very different.