Reaction to Aurora Life on Mars (David Bowie Cover)

[@wolffbites]

This is an honest respectful gorgeous tribute to David Bowie. Follows the tone and path he laid and does not try to show offnbut still makes it her own. Humble honest exquisite. Bowie would love it.

[@Drewcatmorris]

Aurora takes this song and makes it her own. I agree with the assessment of her strength being deceptively soft and authentic.

[@sabina1118]

She really does! 🤗 Thanks for sharing!

[@Einyen]

@@sabina1118 When you want to hear it again, here are 2 other versions from 2016 / 2017 where she is not playing keyboard, so she can be even more expressive: On Howard Stern show: youtu. be/FE7DJwNJibc In Nidaros Catheral: youtu. be/fHELEr_aAio Here are more of her great covers: The Beatles - Across The Universe youtu .be/Zb4sIiGLXvc Massive Attack - Teardrop youtu .be/GPTY6l_PX5k Imagine Dragons - Believer youtu .be/ucY21wLJhOo

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

I often play this when i am anxious again, or before sleeping. It calms me down 😊

[@ajp55a]

she following 2015+ convention of voice of so many. its ok but not very original. its actually shite

[@harryv6147]

Sabrina, Beautiful reaction and detailed description and accurate explanation to the artistry of Aurora! You are an artist of describing her art! You are a beautiful lady!

[@Rackelhane]

Aurora one of the northen lights!! Thanks for reacting to this angel!

[@gratefulpitnicker]

You picked a perfect artist to react to today, Aurora is a healer of all. I hope you feel much better soon.

[@Drinckx2]

Aurora's a gift to anyone that listens to her. Love your facial reactions as you listen to her; something that makes you such a good reactor. Marvellous!

[@panchiolarranaga1616]

Good to know you're getting better and I wasn't expecting this song again, like today wow I grew with Bowie and the Duke is one of the great in the world of these fantastic creatures that are these artists, and I could see David smiling and that mischivious tear running down his cheek as he listens our beautiful Fairy Viking Queen singin his song in her very respectful and unique way Aurora is the Best of the best! Im 68 a musician and proud granpa and Aurora brought something dfferent to me when I first saw her on 2016 thank you Aurora! and I'm subscribing great reax txs

[@madkow007]

i really enjoy her take on this Bowie classic and your reaction to it, nice job. She is a very special artist

[@mistercointreau5247]

Wow! And this is why I love Aurora so much.

[@mariopardillo8618]

So glad you reacted to this - really enjoyed it. Also glad to see you back - hope you are feeling much better. Please react to more Aurora - she is truly a unique artist in so many ways. Singer/songwriter, musician, dancer, producer and absolutely lovely human being (and she's only 25 years old!). She does not only perform sitting at a keyboard - she usually performs with her band, sometimes with just one other instrument backing her, sometimes with full orchestra and choir or just acapella with her backing vocalists - and she is very very animated and expressive. She will often perform the same song very differently and so it is worth watching different versions of her songs. She does amazing covers, but her original songs are wonderful - lyrically and musically. Also, her videos are mini-masterpieces as well. Here is 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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXfddquLg5aBbqs It Happened Quiet - Nidarosdomen concert, (you already heard the live at The Current version): kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4aQf2mCpt-Xf68 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 - which you just heard - there are 2 other versions, one at Nidarosdomen and one on the Howard Stern Show. Believer - Imagine Dragons God is a Woman - Ariana Grande Across the Universe - John Lennon Teardrop - Massive Attack Rasputin - Boney M - You won't believe what she did with this!!

[@tmsvanes]

This is a really great list!!

[@thinkingoutloud7851]

Hard agree, great suggestions. Loved your take Sabina.

[@tinntinnamp]

I totally agree! Except for Little Boy in the Grass - the live Mahogany session when she's on a boat is so much more powerful and emotional, it's amazing! Murdersong 54321 Nobel peace prize concert is amazing too, also the music video is pretty much as good

[@philbsmiling]

You have such magnificent expression and appreciation of this beautiful performance and Aurora’s brilliant artistry. Thank you Sabina for a wonderful reaction.

[@sabina1118]

My great pleaure! ❤️

[@anthonyoneill5251]

She's extremely brave taking on a classic song, this is why she's so good. Her control is so good, it's like hearing the song for the first

[@navrozelalkaka8457]

one of the best, most expressive, honest reaction to a brilliant brilliant performance.

[@PK--ITA]

as "old" metalhead I tell you: Aurora is just amazing

[@samrhee3880]

So happy you made it to this video.

[@christianmeyer6724]

As in several previous reactions you did I had to realize - and admit - that I'm running short of words once the eyes start watering. Now back in reality I might add few very personal thoughts: There are many artists in your takes who are able to take me in a somewhat magical world. Often listen several times to really get into it. And what I find is that honest and authentic extra-layer of musical magic which comes from your thoughtful - even gentle - way of reacting. The original song is also one of my favorites. To me its like Aurora not just copied a famous song but 'adopted' it like a beloved child, caressing it with her unique voice + playing (yes, Fender Rhodes). My guess is David would have liked this interpretation. Thanks so much for taking the suggestion and once again doing it in this so special way that makes us love you and keeps the channel growing. Sorry, could have said all this much shorter: its wonderful and magic being connected through music. All the best for your health !!!

[@johndennison3140]

I never thought that I would cry to life on Mars,she made this song her own what a special artist she is I’m blessed to have heard this.❤️

[@sabina1118]

❤️❤️❤️

[@darkiee69]

That's a real Fender Rhodes piano, not a synth. And I love her voice in this, gliding between the notes

[@davidkorneliussen5577]

Exactly . . This is the authentic sound of a Fender Rhodes. Nothing can compare to this 50 year old instrument, perfectly treated by the hands of Aurora. She is a genius.

[@josephgenovese5544]

Thank you. That was the one part of her reaction that bugged me. Very much not a synth.

[@avedic]

@@davidkorneliussen5577 And yet.....none of you noticed the 6 dead cockroaches laying on it....? Listen to her Howard Stern interview for more context lol....

[@Geralt26]

This cover is so good. Love it. And these emotions and her expressions... For me Aurora is a real artist and she "lives by music". BTW: her voice or piano skills are not trained she just discovered her ways and learnt everything by herself (starting from very early years: 6 to play, 9 to make lyrics). Thank you for a reaction :).

[@ChrisPage68]

Love the "scoop" on *more* and *bore* in the pre-chorus. Your hair looks amazing! 😍 Hope you're feeling well again soon. 💜

[@indowithbadenglish3775]

I get uncontrollable tears listening to this cover for the first time

[@judleym5877]

Sabina - I agree with virtually everything you said here about Aurora. Her performances should be viewed holistically with honesty being just one component of the whole. She is part fjord fairy sprinkling magic dust around and part feral forest creature. And speaking of cognitive dissonance, she somehow stirs a variety of emotions in me that appear to be contradictory - sadness and joy, for example, in one song. All her covers are special - please consider doing Famous Blue Raincoat (Leonard Cohen) - her performance is spectacular and I think you will find the lyrics a challenge. Hope you will soon be fully recovered. Cheers.

[@birminghamchris9377]

It takes a brave performer to cover a classic. Most crash and burn. This lady does a very credible and highly accomplished cover. Sad to learn you have not been well. Take good care of yourself while you recover.

[@rosemay75]

She has a much broader range of music style… but always authentically Aurora. She has so many authentically different sides. She even sings a song about being a serial killer. I hope you try a bit more. Not one of my favourite Aurora numbers. But it’s still lovely.

[@charlesdigges2061]

For someone who has been ill, You look, as always, amazing. Thank you for introducing this new talent :)

[@56kof]

Here she was in her late teens- 18-19 I believe. It would be fun to see and listen to You react to the full "Haik documentary and concert" with Aurora. That starts to show why she is as good as she is. You should do that one before her concert in Nidarosdomen Cathedral

[@band1tt]

Someone said that she really doesn't care what we think of her perfomance, and that is a superpower

[@allergic5]

Great that she is back on your channel.! I love her music. You should check out “all is soft inside” (live on KEXP) the version in Iceland.

[@hakanandersson1276]

Pure is her middlename. She is my soulhealer. Thank you so much Sabina for your loving word

[@christianalgo5065]

What a good reaction! Thank you for this one gorgeous you!

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

I never fully "Got" this classic song until I heard this for the first time. I now do get the story. As so often she had me in tears.

[@mikeharrington878]

Aurora is like...the Picasso of the interpretive music genre, I think. 🌟🌙🌟

[@LeNaInLoVe]

I always picturing David Bowie with his big wide grin with both thumbs up. This version is so so SO GOOD! Thnx for a great reaction yet again!

[@hakanandersson1276]

Totaly agree with you on everything here. The Paris concert is so uplifting and energetic.

[@LeNaInLoVe]

@@hakanandersson1276 So easy to agree when it comes to AURoRA ;)

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

@@LeNaInLoVe true, lol

[@lynnef1988]

Would love to see more Aurora reactions! I feel like I was just transported for 6 mins. She's a fascinating person, I could listen to her talk for hours. She normally moves a lot on stage - would recommend checking out some live stage performances or her music video for The Seed!

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

This version is mind blowing.

[@timgrodesky4694]

Like how you not only react to her but the environment of the performance. This exact video was my first intro to Aurora years ago and still gives me the very same emotions as it did the first time. I would encourage you to react to more of her work as there are so many great songs from her.....Infections of a Different Kind from Haik......Soulless Creatures at Bergen 2020.....A Different Kind of Human at Christinas Radiofest......so many beautiful songs in her catalogue to choose from it's insane.

[@ivrigbruker4925]

If you want to see Aurora move while singing, try Aurora - Soft universe - Warrior - Live Paris 2018 (two songs, 10 min). Filmed with a mobile, so maybe not the best sound, but a lot of energy.

[@Harald4340]

Thanks. This was a great reation. Details, all of it.

[@byzinski]

A Masterpiece!!! 🎤 🎶👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💫💖 Portland Oregon USA 🇺🇸

[@olafwiese6728]

Hallo Sabina, thank you for your reaction. Yes Aurora is special. Her movements with the arm to express her emotions. Not in this song. But very expressive in "Murder song, 5 4 3 2 1" at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert. Yes, Nobel Peace Price - Murder song --> you see? An then her angelic voice in "Through the eyes of a child" live in Nidarosdomen. In the biggest cathedral of Norway (I think) - the acoustics is phenomenal. And her very important song for these times "The seed". It's her Earth Song. The song "Why did you have to go?" - she wrote it for the funeral of a good schoolfriend that died on an car accident. And she sang it only on the funeral. So my informations. She wasn't going to release this. The mother of the girl uploaded it to YT to share it. She was 18. It's very very emotional. She wrote also a fantastic love song "Exist for love". You see - there are many sides of Aurora you have to see to hear and to enjoy. Get well soon, have a good time and greatings from Germany

[@pianoman4967]

I must be weak. Within the first 20 seconds l had a tear in my eye. Memories of Bowie tied in with a truly beautiful person honouring his song. He. Would. Be. So. Proud. Her keyboard skills are amazing too, but l admit to missing seeing her hands and body language this time, but very well worth it. To my way of thinking, you are the best and most respectful reviewer/reactor on KZbin! 💖👍🏻

[@Swimdeep]

I like very much your written comments during performance rather than the usual stop the video, comment, etc. AURORA makes powerful magic. 💥✨🌿

[@andypace2233]

She brings me out in a million goosebumps. The Fender Rhodes makes the song as well. The tinkling sound is just right for this song and her voice.

[@DiamondHeartMatrix]

David was a very well-known starseed/ET himself. So, if anyone would know if there was life on Mars (there is - at higher densities), it would be him. XD "I always had a repulsive need to be something more than human. I felt very puny as a human. I thought, “F**k that. I want to be a superhuman." 💜🙏✨

[@sabina1118]

I love it! 🥰

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Have you ever read the life story of the Brazilian Alberto Santos DuMonte....he was possibly the original Man who fell to Earth .👌🏻But set in Paris in the time of La Bellepoch . Coffee ☕ grower. Aviator.. Dandy.. futurist and the first person to wear a wrist watch... made by a friend, Cartier.😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX-6d3mJrZqfiac Better read the book - Wings of Madness.

[@helenespaulding7562]

She has done several great covers but my favorite is an exquisite one of Teardrop by Massive Attack

[@resipsaloquitur13]

So beautiful it makes your heart hurt.

[@RutlandRick]

To see Aurora's usual energy level in performance, compare this one to her KEXP concert, or her song The Seed. She has multiple levels, all great!

[@SeuFlorr]

perfect.

[@tmsvanes]

Enjoyed that reaction a lot. Very well said and done. Please choose something from Mario's great list for your next Aurora reaction - hopefully coming soon!!

[@paulkossak7761]

The keyboard sounds like an antique windup music box.

[@jdb19]

Wonderful review. "She seems to be this little fairy, but she has immense powers." So well said. Thank you so much.

[@sabina1118]

🥰

[@TomTomson81]

She has never had a vocal coach, never singing lessons, never piano lessons, she can't read music notes. She does everything by ear.

[@resipsaloquitur13]

If you could touch it, it would break. Her arrangement magical.

[@larryc3860]

David ( R.I.P. ) is smiling from above

[@wpollock1]

Bowie would have loved this!

[@HONJAASE]

Thank you 💖🎵🎶

[@AndersHaalandverby]

There is bad singing, there is good singing, then there is absolute perfection, and then theres the tier above that: Aurora.

[@arnehauge6615]

Love your reaction

[@edwinsilvestrequitianrodri8742]

Thank for react to aurora... The first moment i fell bad for this song... But days later a youtuber colombian (alvinsch) music expert recommended it to me. Greetings from colombia.🇨🇴

[@mx3triple]

I dont know if you're from Denmark or not, but you do sound danish :D. Aurora is performing at Vega the 22th of March 2022, hope to see you there!

[@iankings6405]

Please do more Sabina. 💕

[@TheVirtualWatcher]

How about seeing yet another side of Aurora, performing live with her band ... Running With The Wolves @ La Cigale, Paris:- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqTSeICCjKaMgNU

[@galvinklatt5273]

I want a warm, 70s Rhodes! 🫶🏼

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

I loved this first time i heard it.. and i heard Bowie sing it first time round ...now Im ready for her to do Kooks 😎🤗🤞🏻💖

[@Accolonian]

Actually, looking through your channel you have only done 1 other Aurora reaction? And she was not sitting down in that one. Actually I am a bit surprised it is only one, as I would assume it was my way into your channel (Aurora usually is). I really think you need to do a lot more Aurora reactions. Like a lot.

[@philippebuffard2814]

Une jolie voix pour continué à survivre seul avec mes trois maladies graves, j'adore please,je suis comme un ange please.

[@kennymanning9507]

Magical She is Brillant

[@marlondasilva2475]

plleeeease react AURORA Across The Universe - Like a Version Live

[@Rackelhane]

The music made you look the most beautiful you. Amazing. ❤️

[@frankphillips5660]

FYI ANGELINA JORDAN just dropped the full STUDIO version of Adele's "EASY ON ME"

[@terrypmusic]

00:60 Nice one, keep it up!

[@Tampahop]

She does the song justice, but damn, I miss Bowie.

[@svilenp]

💖🌹

[@sabina1118]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ErykaVasconcelos]

Hi! How are you? Please react to Pelageya - Oh, it's not the night yet - We are Together! 2020.06.12 (Пелагея - Ой, да не Вечер - 2020.06.12). She is a russian (folk) singer! Amazing voice! Incredible technique!

[@ysteindrge8394]

Try Kalandra with With You!

[@Xanexz]

What’s the name of that flute music on the background?

[@erwinerwinson5941]

1,2,3,4,5 RedruM :- > Please react to Murder Song 5,4,3,2,1

[@nuerentilden8097]

jeg er ening, ville så gerne være der til en krammer

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Check out Jessica Lange's Version in American Horror Story/Freaks......

[@edmilsonjosedesouzasouza6196]

Hello sabina react a Gabriel Henrique cover song l want to know what love is Mariah Carey fantastic performace monster fenômeno thank you Bay Bay Brasil.

[@resipsaloquitur13]

3B Organ

[@АнатолийПрахоменко-в9ч]

Я немножко не понял. А где ВОКАЛ? Поет девочка голосом, каких миллионы!

[@darekjurej5270]

Posluchj Dianę akudinowa

[@leonline3424]

must be the most boring cover of this song!!

[@leod2408]

jeezzzz , what's boring here is your uber boring comment .. you are just laughable

[@stevepierce1238]

Sabina, she has her moments but I will take Bowie anytime. To be honest, she is a whole lot different than the current talent on the airwaves, but to me she was not on pitch some of the time. Reminds me of working with major depressives off their medication. That stare. I'm sure she has a following today but will it last in the out years? I was a fan of Janis Joplin in her heyday who pushed the limits and had many detractors. Each to their own. Best to you and get well. BTW I gave it a thumbs up because you work hard and explore all genres.

[@ChrisPage68]

She was on pitch. She was just using some interesting vocal styles.

[@terjesovik]

I understand that Aurora is not for everyone, but I dont undertand your criticism of this performance. Her facial expression is of course part of her storytelling. She has performed this great song live at other occations, like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHaadX2tg6-cmMU

[@TomTomson81]

She has never had a vocal coach, never singing lessons, never piano lessons, she can't read music notes. She does everything by ear.

[@sabina1118]

Amazing!!

[@ivrigbruker4925]

I think she did sing in a choir with her sisters.