Of Monsters and Men Perform 'King And Lionheart' | Billboard Tastemakers Session

Of Monsters and Men perform "King And Lionheart" live in New York City as part of Billboard's Tastemakers video series.
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[@AEZKing]

Her 'abrupt' singing and voice match perfectly with his soothing, calm voice. Incredible life performance.

[@carlwheezer701]

*live

[@Someguy-uo6eh]

That's the beauty of this band. That's how most of their songs sound. Truly incredible

[@panadda508]

Of Monsters and Men The best of music

[@anamarinoble455]

yep!!

[@randomco.9349]

Can't deny it

[@partypwner5527]

I love how Of Monsters and Men uses instruments that aren't usually used in bands and still make it sound so beautiful.

[@EthanHolder0]

Kristján and Brynjar having some fun with each other in the background from 1:16 to 1:24

[@David-rq9en]

Director to the camerman, "If I see that drummer's face, you're fired.

[@TheWonderpants]

This is Comment of the Year. I just want you to know that if no one else sees it, I sure did. Keep up the good work David.

[@adriyear]

0:51 LMAO

[@burntsushii]

3:37

[@nicolaspachon1367]

1:16

[@Lucas-DX]

2:19 ...

[@MeltingHill]

(Forgive me if my comment leans too close to sounding hipster-ish) But I truly love this type of music, because unlike a lot of the mainstream "music," you can hear and actually feel the emotion and honesty in Of Monsters and Men's music. Thank you for sharing your souls with us through your incredible music!

[@AnneliselovePhone]

Like many others, I too was surprised at the choppy quality of Nanna's singing. I still think she's quite talented; an amazing songwriter with a fair voice. I personally think her overall sound would be better if she held out some of the notes the way they do in the radio version, but I am in love with her inflections on the word "lion". People should remember that the members of this band are from Iceland, and probably speak English as a second or third language, not to mention grew up in a different musical style than what we're used to in America. Cut some slack :P

[@jamesmarsh8891]

The male singer reminds me of Samwell Tarly.

[@pizdamaterina7995]

hhahah

[@royrodgersmcfreely2858]

Samwise Gamgee?

[@darkangel424cod]

Revisiting this years later I still love her unique singing style

[@nickellsworth1910]

im the same way and this band inspires me to be a better musician. such beauty.

[@3pa23_andienathavanio3]

I Hope, i could see their live performance before i die.. Love from Indonesia

[@189396ac]

I like this band. What a fusion! Cheers from Manatí, Puerto Rico, "La isla del encanto".

[@garag3054]

I totally love this band which I only discovered about a month ago. Such talent is so refreshing to hear and see!!! The girl playing trumpet is amazing!!! And the singer's voice is that uniquely beautiful Icelandic sound... as in Bjork

[@BreakfastIsMyName]

oh god, i love that trumpet.

[@trudyb12]

they're so perfect. i want to see them live soooo bad

[@KemilyCrafter69]

This is like my jam to go to sleep to. her voice is so soothing.

[@TahOgawa1]

gosh! two amazing voices *-*

[@stenheck1681]

Who's heard of The Vietnams? Their music makes me happy.

[@Sen0rAwesome]

amazing how they sound even more amazing playing live

[@screamsofamartyr]

i listen from anything from underground rap, to hardcore metal like Attila, to classics like Frank Sinatra, and i make dubstep and play guitar and sing in a two piece acoustic indie band and i cant even beginning to explain the complexity of this band, and they do it so simplistically. ill always be in awe of the work this band does.

[@runar32gtr]

Her voice is unique! simply amazing! Love the trumpet aswell :))

[@terryroberts5309]

God love this band music is so pure thnk you guys for finding each other hope you guys stay together forever

[@beckymissey1500]

love you guys. voice is amaxing

[@dariennd]

my heart is melting

[@jenpaige3110]

That man has the voice of an angel!

[@njmstv3731]

Amazing best group ATM

[@anxo_villa]

wooow your group is very good to hear what I'm seeing

[@AngeJessami]

amazing voice....love them :)

[@nickk54]

Like this song

[@ryanvickery2650]

They sound very English considering they're grom iceland. I mean, the first time I heard 'em, I thought they were full on British.

[@billythekid8874]

unique voice very beutifull

[@MoPoppins]

What a constructive comment...thanks so much for your contribution. There are other songs with repeated refrains that await your feedback.

[@gary71gary]

Another class act from Iceland

[@almostlastplace]

Good, things are starting to change for the better

[@alessandroquaglia5944]

PLEASE COME AND PERFORM IN SOUTH AFRICA PLEASE PLEASE

[@susanmoonancaseau3456]

This group "caught my ear" from the first time I heard them....very European and resembles the Cranberries...but no, not really. Is it the" Icelandic" thing, perhaps. All I know is I love this music...'could listen all night.

[@evieratna1064]

so good

[@RUMiiiK]

nah, her voice is soooooo beautifull :) i love her :)

[@ForNarnia98]

This is amazing oh I love of monsters and men so much !!!

[@trollhunter5604]

she is beautiful

[@chicargo5247]

ดนตรี ศิลปะ ธรรมชาติ นี้หล๊ะคืออุดมการณ์.

[@คือตะวันวัฒนกุล]

นึกว่าจะไม่มีคนไทยฟังวงนี้ 55555

[@คือตะวันวัฒนกุล]

ศิลปินตัวจริง ของจริงเลย ปล. นักร้องหญิงเจ๋งมาก เข้าถึงฟิลสัสๆ

[@gladders86]

awesome

[@DaChickVODs]

the music video is better the whole story was just beautiful and related to the song perfectly

[@AxlPedrazaA]

Excelente (Y)

[@JohnnyDeathKy]

all these amazing bands and singers like this, and regina spektor is playing on billboards youtube, but only a few have ever made it on the charts.. its sadden

[@Asimoori]

I love her voice haha!

[@minguitaxmcr]

i love this song! :-)

[@heinrich0kuhn]

Oh Nanna you are absolutely gorgeous

[@btwomfgstfu]

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[@ginkwhite]

new huge fan gud stuff, and she's gorgeous

[@ascendingberyl5773]

I think I like her voice live performing better thang the edited radio versions.

[@Ryuuzaki1770]

Lol, so many dudes in love with her. She is an awsome cuty thought.

[@whatnowman42]

im not ragging on you man but her voice is just unique it took me a little bit to be able to understand her as well but when you do she is amazing

[@naluwu]

The guy is fucking adorable okay.

[@ricardomendoncamarques1648]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ginavincent79]

That tune in the beginning of that song, does that have a name?

[@MarcoValenchino]

the singer

[@ginocaldaronegasset5486]

Nice voicee :)

[@Passionfruitdiy]

about her accent - I' polish and when you are learning english you make kind of 'your own accent' most of people from America thinks I'm british and british that I'm american..:)

[@pfwnicks]

it's all about the vowel formation....

[@cal12972]

I will quote part of what you said: " I'm Icelandic and that is NOT an Icelandic accent, if that were an Icelandic accent she would sound like she's spelling out each and every letter that she says". Don't try and change your argument. Also, there is no one called "Bryndis" in the band, there's a "Brynjar" but that's not who we're talking about. We were talking about Nanna.

[@HelgaogAstros]

Her name is Nanna Bryndís *

[@limz777]

remind me of bjork

[@Joesizzle777]

Ragnar Þórhallsson. Most people call him Raggi.

[@MarcoValenchino]

More one lucky person who went to Lollapalooza, right ?

[@lysayee]

This live version compared to the song is a bit different with her voice. But overall I think they did a pretty good job. I was just expecting a different outcome from her.

[@M4Seek]

Only I don't hear the trumpet? :DDD .. Yes, I am trumpet player xd

[@Seliend]

Just winderfull

[@MrBrandybuck1120]

Ok does anyone agree that Nanna and Ragnar have like the best blend of voices

[@NateinhazeYo]

Yes!

[@richardhardy2481]

Indeed

[@alzworld]

agreed

[@georginasmith1666]

It's amazing!

[@dannygabaldoni1233]

MrBrandybuck1120 yeah

[@nickname-kr1yx]

I feel bad for the trumpet player. Anyone realize how hard it is to play that quietly on a trumpet?

[@heeds1270]

Yea it is really hard to play it quietly since I'm also a trumpeter bc we used to play it loud, breathing control is very important c:

[@nataliex71]

I could imagine.. I don't play trumpet but playing the saxophone quietly is difficult too. Not as much as a trumpet but still.

[@johnbarbour658]

Control, baby, control

[@emilymixay6923]

I do. I'm a trumpet player. She's amazing! One of my fave things about this band is the trumpet. It's my favorite instrument and has such a beautiful sound.

[@claireobrien3861]

Yes I am a trumpet player

[@laurenchristy2442]

that guy complements her voice so fucking well

[@Packer221]

Their music is genuine. This sounds the same as the studio version.

[@BilliamTurner]

Except Nanna can't hit the high notes in this version (or any live video I've watched, now that I think about it).

[@avocaos]

Packer 221 almost better! I love their live performances!

[@houdinisfears.4489]

@@BilliamTurner kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKvTiWtnZp2Xnbc

[@claireobrien3861]

I think it has more emotion

[@robin8966]

I know people have been commenting on her voice, but to me, it's more of a style of singing, and something that possibly could be an accent from her native land (unless I'm wrong on that specific point).

[@javigali214]

U r right, she is from Iceland so give her respect

[@dricedlk]

I love her voice

[@Ares14]

***** she looks sort of like bjork as well

[@qwer55555555]

indded me i love nordic bands :)

[@omaremam9512]

GOD BLESS TOKYO GHOUL

[@davidburtenshaw7251]

Loved this band the first time I heard them still play their well crafted music I am 72.

[@XxMadxTomxX]

Her voice is what defines the band and makes them different.

[@adanbuenosyres]

Yeap. Sadly, we're losing that "islandic" accent in the new songs, aren't we?

[@OMaMaRMY]

Aquí estamos P new songs are really good in my opinion

[@JosephAWFolk]

yes!

[@washingtonluizdesouza8785]

Nana is marvelous...and too band

[@masterrain6692]

Taking over this town, they should worry But these problems aside I think I taught you well That we won't run, and we won't run, and we won't run And in the winter night sky ships are sailing Looking down on these bright blue city lights And they won't wait, and they won't wait, and they won't wait We're here to stay, we're here to stay, we're here to stay Howling ghost they reappear In mountains that are stacked with fear But you're a king and I'm a lion-heart A lion-heart His crown lid up the way as we moved slowly Pass the wondering eyes of the ones that were left behind Though far away, though far away, though far away We're still the same, we're still the same, we're still the same Howling ghost they reappear In mountains that are stacked with fear But you're a king and I'm a lion-heart And in the sea that's painted black Creatures lurk below the deck But you're a king and I'm a lion-heart And as the world comes to an end I'll be here to hold your hand 'Cause you're my king and I'm your lion-heart A lion-heart, a lion-heart, a lion-heart, a lion-heart A lion-heart, a lion-heart, a lion-heart, a lion-heart Howling ghost they reappear In mountains that are stacked with fear But you're a king and I'm a lion-heart And in the sea that's painted black Creatures lurk below the deck But you're a king and I'm a lion-heart A lion-heart, a lion-heart, a lion-heart, a lion-heart A lion-heart, a lion-heart, a lion-heart, a lion-heart

[@ericjgardner3437]

My son introduced me to this group about 10 yrs ago; they are an amazing group of talented musicians, the young lady on the trumpet makes it sing by itself. I only hope that they can tour Australia again one day so that I can see them live. I am now 73, and play their music every day.

[@bshwkrec.7189]

I guess Sam left the nights watch to join this band, disappointed in you Sam!

[@EroFelipe]

X Maneuver LOL

[@Serryy]

X Maneuver "Oldtown" he said :/

[@aaGz7]

X Maneuver I headed down to the comments to write something like that, guess I'm not the only one who noticed it, lol

[@icarus6492]

haha, damn. 2 months too late to say that

[@Omar-zo6ro]

+X Maneuver joining this band was the best decision he's made so far...besides boning that wildling chick

[@allybanwiklen7493]

Sorry I don't know your name but you have a wonderful voice girl keep on singing

[@Grange34]

Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir

[@dakotafeliciano6064]

6 years later and she still is singing

[@malphas_777]

Actually think she sounds better raw than on album but oh well people complaining is nothing new

[@m30961]

This is talent. This is music. This is art. This is just... real magic.

[@mylifeaslizshizz]

Am I the only one who thinks that "you're a king and I'm a lionheart" isn't coincidentally an anagram for "you're aching and I'm a lying heart" ? I swear, their artistry is pure genius!!

[@sebastianocampo1796]

oh damn that's amazing

[@adanbuenosyres]

Oh!!! So is it true that she composed for his father who was sick?

[@marwannugraha2671]

@@adanbuenosyres its for her brother

[@adanbuenosyres]

@@marwannugraha2671 thks

[@wqerfghgkj]

I don't want to be annoying, but that's not an anagram.

[@TheGigsUp]

I find it amazing the amount of people saying she can't sing when in reality she has an incredible and very unique voice.

[@Marina-pd4rn]

I love how Raggi's voice is soothing and smooth while Nanna has a crisp, clear voice. They blend so well.

[@Hazelmcstaplegun]

There's something about their voices together which is so hauntingly beautiful

[@S3CT0R49]

Their voices go together like pb and j

[@riddlergorlinator1697]

Sam Tarly..? Is that you?? Go back to the Wall, they need you!

[@ohalo3]

LMAO best comment ever 😂

[@baddreams0919]

Why all the icelandic girls are go damn beautiful ?!? i love her

[@2visiondigital]

this is to say piss off to all of you who criticize her singing. it is hauntingly beautiful. it is not likely english is her native language. i would like to see all of you critics post your version of the song in English then Icelandic.

[@darkmaitri]

I totally love her opening vocal style! I saw a couple of other videos and thought they were pretty ok. But it wasn't until I saw this one that they impressed me. I am way older than many of you and have been really into a few different musical forms, from glam in the early '70's to punk and goth in the 80's, grunge in 90's, Sigur Ros in the 00's to old soul and Lana Del Rey now. So hearing this girl trying out something risky and new that sounds compelling is cool! Unless of course, she isn't and is just having an off night... then nevermind! ;) They are very good. There seem to have been many young musicians doing a similar style of music in many places, like this. Here in the northwest we have Junkyard Amy and the Swillbillies. Very similar in that they are drawing from primarily a hillbilly style of folk music that is being informed by classical instrumentation and movements, with edges of punk in the vocals and perhaps guitar or stand up bass. Anyone else have local musicians doing similar?

[@lucystinson3555]

0:26. Agustus waters?!?

[@FenrirMont]

Holy damn! That's true! lol

[@TheWeakMinded]

I came here once making fun of her breaky voice, and being surprise that he was fat. I regret those judgments. Even then I love y'alls voices, but I feel bad about making the comments before.

[@star5977]

+TheWeakMinded Life is a learning curve.

[@baylenorr]

Username checks out.

[@paulalopez9538]

TheWeakMinded thank you for admitting you made a mistake. very brave from you. we all make mistakes.

[@piperbeadia399]

For all of you making fun of Nanna's voice, imagine how hard it must be for the studio to edit her voice so much, it barely even sounds like her. It goes to show how brave she is because the studio has created this voice for her that isn't hers and then she has to deal with the blunt end of the knife because others expect her to sing the voice the studio gave her. I just think it's wrong for others to judge Nanna because of things that others did to her.

[@PhantommenacePC]

I like both. A lot of people seem to dislike when live and album version of songs are different, but for me that's the appeal of live. Get a smooth and very carefully created sound on the album version, and get a more raw and interesting take from live.

[@timmoren8796]

That's a really good point; I love Nanna's voice, but I'd never really thought of it that way. I wish they hadn't edited her so much. She (and all of them) sound amazing :D

[@piperbeadia399]

PhantommenacePC Yeah, I never really thought of it like that before. That's actually a really cool perspective on things.

[@JRHillJR]

Sounds better live IMO

[@mostlyme9828]

+Piper Beadia I feel like she brought her voice down a notch on the new album and in her subsequent live appearances, so that it sounds richer and more natural, and IMO even more beautiful and expressive. I already loved her voice on the first album and these earlier live performances, but love it even more now.

[@hughesmedina4536]

the trumpet girl is awesome. too bad shes not in the band. :/

[@geovanyhernandez988]

She actually is in the band.

[@jasonsandler6951]

+Geovany Hernandez she is and isn't she's not necessarily an official member but the band counts her as they're own

[@larrypezze4987]

+PETER BERG where it really counts is when the money is divided up. at this point she's just a session player and doesn't have to be included when the big money comes in, just saying.

[@prorobo]

+PETER BERG uh, you want to be security?

[@awphatt]

I was a little dissapointed when I heard the studio stuff vs this stuff. I wish they hadn't edited her voice as much, I really like the sort abrupt way she breaks off the high notes. Maybe it's just me.

[@jeenzotech2522]

So far, i've noticed that only in this video. In other videos she sounds better live.

[@greggb681]

+Alex Hutt I totally feel the same way! I thought maybe it was just me who felt like this.

[@bongumenzijiyane5064]

+Alex Hutt Maybe her voice was a lil off because they're mostly on tours and you know....she's human

[@awphatt]

Bongumenzi Jigster I think you misunderstood, I prefer the way she sounds live. The less "perfect" version is better (imo).

[@bongumenzijiyane5064]

Ou sorry about that,it's that I've seen a lotta other comments that were not pleased with her voice in this vid...didn't see what you were sayin

[@ACNC1]

KZbin COMMENTS RUIN KZbin.

[@Sataandagi96]

Whenever I hold my guitar, I've got to play this song :)

[@sebastianantonelli7489]

This is glorious better. Better than the fake auto tune crap the famous singers use. ugh.

[@S3CT0R49]

Ikr, music like this should be more recognized. Anybody can sing with autotune. These people can sing better without it

[@whiterosevideos453]

I often listen to these versions rather than the official lyric videos and VEVO ones because there's usually far less or no editing used. I wish people would stop editing all our music so much...

[@netbog]

this is not only a song ..... this is music and these guys are artists....

[@GuguSEP]

Nanna I love you!!!