Classical Singer Reaction - Aurora | Runaway. Amazing song and video! Gifted Young Artist!

[@tmsvanes]

I think this must be one of the most fulfilling reactions I've ever seen and heard. So good, so to the point about musicality and lyrics. To follow the timeline, I would strongly suggest Murder Song, live at the 2015 Nobel Peace Price Concert. It's an epic performance and a very special song, and also an amazing duet. Thanks, SingerDad.

[@renehoyvik]

A great followup to Murder song IMO is Winter Bird. It released 6 months after Runaway, was also written at a young age. Its also one of the few of her songs where i love the music video as much as the live performances.

[@tmsvanes]

@@renehoyvik Totally agree. When it comes to Winter Bird, the video is the one that stands out.

[@MidnightAutoPainter]

What sets Aurora apart in my opinion is that she couldn't care less about fame or awards or money. Its absolutely about the message in her songs and about the lives she touches through her music. 100% authentic and unapologetic about who she is. I introduced my 10 daughter to her last week. Good role models today are so rare. Aurora is one.

[@TomTomson81]

It was really a very nice and deep reaction. 🤘 Murder Song 5,4,3,2,1 live Nobel Peace Prize Concert My absolute favorite song.

[@rx7dude2006]

She is on another level from Angelina.She is 100 percent herself and is more interested in connecting with people than performing.

[@Striderspawn]

You hit the nail on the head. If you watch the NRK (PBS equivalent in Norway), Documentary "Once Aurora" which details her transition from Aurora to AURORA and the tremendous strain it put on her you'll get a sense of the challenges endured. Panic attacks, crying in a locked bathroom and discussing canceling the end of her first tour. 200+ shows a year for an introvert must have been brutal. Plus, it details her fight for creative freedom in her choices for songs on her second album. My favorite quote on the documentary was when she told management, "Don't worry about it, it will be alright." On her song choices. He threw his hands in the air and told Magnus to handle her. He wanted more "Pop" in the album. Great share.

[@janejohnstone5795]

There is nothing fake about her....just pure....magic....

[@gratefulpitnicker]

Thank you for coming back to Aurora. Your reaction to,"Through the Eyes of a Child", was so authentic and REAL I instantly subscribed. I'm commenting before you finished the introduction to, "Runaway", as I'm certain your reaction will be heartfelt are relevant. You refer toevents in your life happening recently and how "Through the Eyes..... ", is such a touching song and even more so now; I hope all is well for you and your family. Aurora is special, I'm a lifelong (58 yr old dad of two) music lover and no artist has ever affected me as much as her music, lyrics, performances, personality, attitude, and philosophy has. She's the first artist I can pinpoint when I discovered her/them - the first week of January 2020. She made the pandemic much more bearable and makes me believe the saying, "All things happen for a reason". Her music has helped me through some tough times and I'm grateful to have discovered her. I believe you will enjoy her entire discography AND her interviews, documentaries, and miscellaneous videos on KZbin. I could recommend MANY more gems for you in your journey into Aurora's world of love and acceptance but I assure you, you won't be disappointed in any you choose. She is a genius empath and ALL her songs can be interpreted in different ways by different people, she's amazing. Besides, this small note has turned into a novel 😂🤣 and you will get a HUGE response from the rest of Aurora's Warriors and Weirdos. BTW your reaction was wonderful, thanks!

[@kippys1]

Like liquid silk!

[@tonivanoortmerssen2655]

There is one Aurora recording you should do! The studio recording of It Happened Quiet, it is stunning Josh.

[@matthewgabrielleesguerra4598]

PLS PLS react to her live performance of "It Happened Quiet" on THE CURRENT. It's definitely magical and it really show u more about her and her art.❤️

[@heavyhitter321]

That is without a doubt my favorite rendition of the piece, but I would say the Nidarosdomen performance uses a lot more of her vocal range and better fits the request for a variety of tones and colors.

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

@@heavyhitter321 i disagree. live at the current is absolute vocal perfection, stripped down to the basics. just aurora, silje and a guitar.

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

purest performance by her in my opinion, i totally agree

[@lynettepascua4730]

I like the way you do your reactions and I am subscribed, I love Aurora, Angelina, and Dimash, and I can't forget Morissette seeing I live in the Philippines,

[@SingerDadReacts]

Hi Lynette. I know. You’re a longtime subscriber. Thanks for the support. Hope all is well with you.

[@sandysmith6187]

Thank you for your reaction. You always put a smile on my face. Aurora is like no other.

[@artlonga8647]

She is wonderful live, often even better. The tight harmonies she and her band can pull off on live stage where often all members join inn with backing vocals has left me speachless many times. Some exemples : "Churchyard" at KEXP, " Exist for love" (acustic version) at Christines radio festival and "The Seed" at National Geographic earth day performance at a forrest. Vocal layering and the dynamics in music +a masterfull studio production make her music an experience.

[@kippys1]

All great suggestions! I would add ALL IS SOFT INSIDE from the 2018 KEXP concert!

[@xtealz1993]

What about the nobel peace prize concert??? I feel like the performance of murder song especially is one of the best i have ever seen. The way she so naturally brings so much emotion and expression to that song and story, with so few lyrics....add the fact you could hear a penny drop in that gigantic space with all these respected people, is continually mind blowing to me.

[@leod2408]

She has songs called Home and Wisdom Cries where her voice is all over the range scala

[@i_am_m3384]

Fun facts about the Runaway Music Video: It was shot late autumn 2014 and winter 2014/2015. She was 18 at this time. She wrote Runaway at the age of 11. The parts, where she wears the furry top, where shot at the west coast of the Drange peninsula, less than a mile away from her parents house. The parts in the forest where shot in the same forest where she played as a kid, less than half a mile away from her parents house. The parts, where she wears a thin white cardigan and with some trees in the near background and the island of Lysøya in the background, are shot actually in the backyard of her parents house.

[@RuneMoenHolmen]

This is very nice of you to share. May i ask how you know? I collect stories and their sources, and I have not heard this before. Again, thank you

[@i_am_m3384]

@@RuneMoenHolmen I was there. No, not in her parent's backyard but on the Drange peninsula. In 2017 I was on a boat trip in the region. At a marina near Aurora's home we stopped for a quick repair, which was not quick at all. At the evening we meet some nice local people and had a beer or two with them. One of them introduced me to Aurora and told me, where the Runaway video was shot. Aurora was by far the most famous person, that ever lived in this neighborhood and he was quite proud of her. The next day my colleagues made a trip to Os for some fast food. Because I liked the imagery of Runaway and it didn't rain, I went to the forest instead. It is really a beautiful place. I can imagine, that it is a magical place for a kid. I even found the abandoned power-line, that can be seen in the background at 0:10. For the backyard scenes, take a look at the documentary "AURORA - Into The Light".

[@RuneMoenHolmen]

@@i_am_m3384 Wow - thank you for sharing this. I love these tales 😍💚

[@SledgeFox]

You've got a new subscriber, thank you very much, I really like the way you are very thoughtful in your comments. Have a great day!

[@janr.halvorsen7568]

Love your reactions, thanks again! I'm joing the 'Murder song' request, make sure it's the live version from Nobel prize concert. Also, 'It happened quiet', live st the current is fantastic, if you're into harmonies, well, then you're in for a treat! It's just Aurora and a female gitarist who are singing backup vocals. But you cannot go wrong with Aurora, she hasn't done anything bad! P.S. There is also a great live version of Runaway from Nobel prize concert, I would recommend you to see it just for yourself. The emotions she is able to show is just...!!

[@karidragni1509]

👍🌲🪴🌸🌸🌼🌷🌷🌷🌼🌸🌸🪴🌲👍 Thank you, for your deep thoughts. And good wishes to you too. ☀️

[@exoc1]

I just cannot go trough any of her songs without crying. And I've been doing a Aurora reaction marathon today.

[@thinkingoutloud7851]

Thank you for your thoughtful reaction. Aurora has consistently said that creating music was her primary joy. Performance was not, in fact it initially frightened her. Despite that fear I, and many others in her Fandom I believe, find her to be one of, if not the most compelling live current performers.

[@julienor9845]

You should listen to "It happened quit" at Nidarosdomen concert. Males me cry everytime

[@RunarNyrud]

Starting out with a bit of Norwegian 👏🇧🇻👏.... Aurora sing with her heart and soul! Check out Murder song from the Nobel Peace Prize concert or Lucky from Nidarosdomen concert.

[@kdxy3728]

Yessssss your are finally reacting to Aurora!!!! Please react to more of Aurora's music I'm sure you are gonna love it! Please react to Aurora- The seed. next! :)

[@poolhallshark]

Hello my friend. I just want to say that I love your reactions. They are different. In a very good way :-) Love form Norway.

[@eveline5858]

I agree Thanks Josh

[@SingerDadReacts]

Thank you both! That means a lot. How are the Norwegian subtitles btw?

[@poolhallshark]

@@SingerDadReacts I haven't checked them out tbh. My English is just as good as my Norwegian. But I can have a look if you want and give you some feedback.

[@poolhallshark]

I've just had a look at the Norwegian subtitles, and I can tell you that they are pretty accurate, I'd say roughly 90% Ofc, some words have been translated into a different meaning, because the AI can't really comprehend the contextual meaning of them all the time. But I have to say I was pretty amazed by the quality all in all. Take care my friend :-)

[@ufearcrakkkers5113]

@@SingerDadReacts Dear beloved reactor : we are the worlds first black country music duo!!!! We would be honored for you to react to our break out hit song so grab your cowboy hat finger gun and react to this hilarious fun song !!!

[@McDevittMike]

If people don't like what you do, they don't have to watch. It's pretty simple. 😎

[@panchiolarranaga1616]

Hey J good to have you back with beautiful Aurora, and that is specially good in certain crcumstances, because Aurora is a healer, and she is a wise beautiful little lady.....she kinda helps to get your show back together in a way......on the other hand, Aurora is a master of her craft, great pick Josh!

[@pedroviip8942]

Great! I suggest you to watch the Haik concert in the wood where she used to be when she was young.

[@steveholmes4174]

Takk for en fin reaksjon! For me this is always the most essential Aurora song, it was the first one I heard, and it means different things for me over time as well. Ive been so lucky to see her in a few live performances, and this song is always kind of a coming home moment with the audience, very touching. Aurora is a genius on so many levels, hope you follow her to some of the newer stuff, it is a wide range of styles and subjects but always true to herself.

[@MidnightAutoPainter]

The "face in the sand" and "..was painting a picture of you.." line is about not being able to see the ones she has lost. When she wrote about climbing in a tree... she said she was climbing a tree and branch broke and she almost fell. She has always been fascinated with death. The soft place to fall she said she pictured her mothers arms when she wrote that. I love Aurora.

[@BorisCosier]

The lilting that influence her voice is a mix of old norse and gaelic. These two language merged in the past, ca viking age I guess.

[@Geralt26]

I think reading a lyric before singing (or after) is nice. With Aurora it is sometimes not so easy to interpret but she has always very interesting lyrics with important or interesting message.

[@MrTombre]

this song and video was also a catalyst for Billie Eilish, here is what Billie told Vanity Fair: “When I was 12, I saw Aurora’s ‘Runaway’ music video.” “Something inside me clicked, like, that is what I want to do, no matter whether it goes anywhere or not.”

[@bjornarsimonsen7592]

Beautiful reaction. Loved it. Aurora is so special. An amazing artist and an even more amazing person. If you do "It happened quiet - live at the current" and/or "Murder song - live at nobel peace prize concert" I know you would absolutely love it. And so would I :)

[@atj3783]

I would suggest Soft Universe at Nidarosdomen. She sings both low and high in this song, and she is even humming. Really think this is the song you asked for.

[@heidithomassen8140]

Great if you could react to All is soft inside😀Live at KEXP. It is definitely my favorite Aurora song.

[@gratefulpitnicker]

Yes, her energy and performance is incredible and no other artist could or would perform like she did!!

[@user-yf6hb8oj7w]

Amazing reaction!! I love how you actually read the lyrics before watching the video. Great notes, very informative and a lot of wisdom and maturity ❤️❤️ I will definitely subscribe and wait for more Aurora reactions, another amazing song from her is “Infections of a different kind” especially the performance in the woods with a choir and “Churchyard” performance for KEXP

[@Geralt26]

Nice to see another Aurora reaction. I love this artist :).

[@vanessavelazquez2050]

I really enjoy how different your commentary is set up, you are very thoughtful and your passion for music really shines through your commentary. Your voice is very calm and your insight very interesting. Keep up the good work of just being you, that's what makes your channel special 😊 Happy holidays!

[@timothysamara915]

You're going to want to review the live version of this, as well as of "Murder Song" from her performance at the 2015 Nobel Prize concert.... and then the live version of "It Happened Quiet" on The Current.....

[@fragile1143]

Loved the video, and glad to see you back at it. If there where one song i would recommend by Aurora it would be "it happend quiet." its a beautiful song. Very vivid lyrics, and it is one of the songs that completley changes the meaning of the song if you really listen to te lyrics. Sad and beautiful.

[@Slow11ferrets]

If the Exist for Love video were still available I’d recommend a listen as her head voice is absolutely beautiful. I’m not sure if it’s some licensing issue; sometimes it’s available and sometimes it’s not (where I am in Canada, anyways!)

[@noegarcia7491]

Please do Murder Song (5,4,3,2,1) by her next. Absolutely love the format of your reactions.

[@aslakt3095]

Always love your reactions, but I somehow must have forgotten to sub you as KZbin recommends you to me. Can't wait for more Aurora reactions!

[@VinhArtchitecture]

Plz more Aurora Reactionnnnnn

[@jessica5497]

Thank you 💜 as a next Aurora reaction i would recommend Murder song live nobel peace prize

[@patriciamayhew6321]

Thank you for a really thoughtful, heartfelt, honest and classic vocally trained reaction. So glad you take time to examine the lyrics content and meaning. I am subscribed. I really feel an empathy and openness to listen for the deep inner “voice” of a singer, that shows Their heart, the wellspring of their gift and talent. Thank you for giving recognition to God. He’s the source. I will be here.

[@FFrozenCJ]

Really loved your reaction ill definetly subscribe!! I recommend "It happened quiet Live at the current" and "All is soft inside live at KEXP" You need to react more of her lives performances is just mind blowing!!

[@Sofia-Lala]

You might find Wisdom Cries interesting. It's very experimental and 'out there', playing with limits of her voice and instruments.

[@nbk978]

Please check out Aurora - It Happened Quiet (Live at The Current)

[@xtealz1993]

I saw a video where she sings the song acapella and there the lyric is clearly 'dah' and not 'down'. Although at first i thought it was 'down' aswell But later she sings: " .....on my shelf, la di daaah", which makes me think its an extension of the 'dah' Subbed btw :)

[@ghenardinvento604]

I suggest her song it happened quit Cause it's so hauntingly beautiful

[@gittegrev]

You should always listen to Auroras live versions first. Try listen to this song live at the Nobel pease prize. -And then listen to "murder song 12345" also from the Nobel peace prize. They are absolute brilliant.

[@jeffmalloy8200]

Check out her videos of her songs Running With the Wolves, I went Too Far, The River and Animal Soul at the Verifet. Also her cover of the Imagine Dragon's song Believer at P3 Christine live and the David Bowie song Is There Life On Mars at KEXP.

[@manhat3277]

only 10 percent? i'am with my sis, Aur... will subscribe. Greetings from Bergen, Norway.

[@erikjoha]

If you want to follow Aurora from the beginning, you need to go back a little bit, to August of 2014, when she participated at Øyafestivalen in Oslo, Norway - when she was still just known as 'Aurora Aksnes' - one of the magnificent performances she has here is 'When I'm gone'. - I don't think she ever released that song on an album - but the live performance of it is here :kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3fVfGaHnLekfKs

[@viggohanssen7254]

👍

[@leod2408]

This is my ranking of norwegians : Aurora Susanne Sundfør Highasakite Emilie Nicolas Kalandra Angelina Jordan Sigrid Ary Bendik Anna of the north Frøder Wardruna Ane Brun Astrid S I hope you'll react to these super talented artists beside Angelina and Aurora

[@egiljohnsen6145]

Moyka?!

[@kippys1]

@@egiljohnsen6145 Ane Brun is incredible, and an early influence on AURORA

[@leod2408]

@@egiljohnsen6145 trnger mer tid med Moyka... treffer ikke nervene slik de andre gjør.

[@lmn6023]

Interesting that in your version it says 'down'. I've often read lyrics to the song where it's just 'daaaa'. I, on the other hand always understood 'darn'.

[@IraRatry]

you should listen to live at nobel peace prise . please

[@amirashehadeh5452]

Hi can you PLEASE do a reaction video to “Distance” by YEBBA? It’s the type of song that has vocals that will give you chills

[@LindaLundstrom]

Check out Laufey from Iceland.

[@Gh0stHack3r.]

More Norse (Norwegian) Artists for you: Aurora Aksnes, Einar Selvik (Wardruna), Angelina Jordan, Maria Franz, Sigrid Solbakk, Allan Walker, Anne Nørdsti, Astrid Smeplass, Susanne Sundfør, are just some of them. Aurora - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpC7mKirrbGiZ5I Wardruna - Kvitravn (White Raven) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJnMhpSZfN98nZo Wardruna and Aurora - Helvegen (Live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ_Ohah-hZ6kadF1nother Maria Franz - Songleikr: Ulvetime kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHecnqemrJhpa8U Maria is also the lead singer in Heilung..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmKlpH5_hZmoj68 AURORA - Live in Nidarosdomen [Full concert] kzbin.info/www/bejne/jom5qHmsoLOHe8k NORWAY - A Time-Lapse Adventure 4K kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZTbpGqCZdubkJY

[@heavyhitter321]

Hi, new subscriber! If you are looking for an Aurora performance where she plays around with all kinds of tones and colors in her higher register I would recommend 'It Happened Quiet' live at Nidarosdomen. Warning:. Her songs are purposefully left up to interpretation, but I think it is safe to say this song is about a relationship gone about as bad as possible.

[@MarcoAntonio-wl7xv]

de a dónde es está niña canta con amor no se inglés porfa traducir en español canta con ternura ❤❤❤😊😊😊🎉

[@tamashii6670]

Hi. :) Aurora is amazing artist, I love her music. Can you react another amazing artist? Please react Kokia and her song "Chouwa Oto" live version from History concert tour 2012 or song "Gematria" live from Layers ~Lights and Shadows~ concert.

[@nivesh2898]

Please react to "Itsy bitsy" music video by Lyn lapid

[@Einyen]

If you want amazing harmonies from Aurora: "A capella" version of "Through The Eyes Of A Child": youtu .be/CFzExUN1N8I (2016) (I know you reacted to the Nidarosdomen version already, but I recommend to watch it privately) "Across The Universe" ("The Beatles" cover): youtu .be/Zb4sIiGLXvc (2019) From 2015 besides "Murder Song" that so many have mentioned, she also did the Oasis cover "Half The World Away" at that same 2015 Nobel Peace Prize Concert: youtu .be/s5QK3x-Bvo0

[@jeffstumpf9129]

“Home”, might be heaven, not just in this case but in every case. She sings, “heaven is waiting impatiently for me”. Well, “heaven” isn't impatient. If you actually have the knowledge that you seem to profess, you would know that.

[@jeffstumpf9129]

I love your “dad” perspective on things, and I love your faith. Oh, those reports on her active sexuality are from her own quotes. I love her music.

[@Neanderthaal]

Actually, she sings "waiting in patience for me". And she doesn't sing "down", she sings "dah", and later on, "la-di-da". Aurora has explained in interviews what "home" means to her. It can be many different things. She wants her songs to be open for interpretation.

[@jamesreese4170]

She was heavily influenced by Enya, and I think you can hear it in her accent, and her production of layering her own voice.

[@HAL-cm2ib]

Actually you don't understand how she is. She doesn't see herself as a star or celebraty and she is not living as one. She is living a quite "normal" life, beside her work at the studio and tours. "Runaway" is about death, loss, sorrow and grief and the choice to run away from them or facing and accepting them. Maybe the reason, why she feels closer to the song now is, that she had expierienced all of that herself now. She explains it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpCQkniah6xsa6s

[@amandasales5004]

Those "down" weren't actually "down" it is just a sound she makes like "daa"

[@Hotbulldozer]

Dude, you screwed up... Aurora you ALWAYS listen to live! 😇

[@jeannehurdel7290]

Listen to Arora Queendom.

[@MrSnejKire]

Great reaction! If you want to see her using the upper register you should look at her cover of Life On Mars (kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXuTamiJZbKgpKM). If you would like to listen to other great (exceptional) Norwegian singers I would suggest: Susanne Sundfør - Undercover (kzbin.info/www/bejne/d17Yg6yFqpmMjJY) and Oblivion (kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmaqgZyBhd6ffrs) Emilie Nicolas - Feel Fine (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKbCkHidirqZbLc) and Oh Love (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYOUiKx3iKiLldE)

[@CCEDE73]

I think you should also listen to the song where Aurora sings with Wardruna. I'm sure you will like it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ_Ohah-hZ6kadE

[@antonztxone]

Waiting for your reaction to Dimash's vocalize "Ave Maria"! Thank you!

[@patriciamayhew6321]

Please react to this Aurora live song from May 2015. “Nature Boy”. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5Syn6qCp56Va5I She sounds best in her live videos to me. Although everything she performs is unique and wonderful! This is a bit more classical as she has a cello and guitar accompanying with her, so a bit different than What you have heard from Aurora up to now, and it is in your chronological time frame. Thank you for your reactions.

[@RutlandRick]

You might want to review her cover of David Boei's "Life on Mars" for a display of different musical qualities: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXuTamiJZbKgpKM

[@Dougiewoof]

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[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

i think your channel is not so diversified. mostly angelina, dimash, aurora. wouldn't it be time to discover some new artists? i'd suggest susanne sundfor, from norway like aurora

[@elsemargrethetnder883]

Good suggestion! I love Susanne Sundfør. Which song would you recommend? I love so many of her songs, “The Brothel”, “White Foxes”, “when the Lord”, “Undercover”, and her cover of Judee Sill’s “The Kiss” is just beautiful!

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

@@elsemargrethetnder883 yes, difficult question. what about "when"?

[@joaocarlosferro]

You must definitively do an analysis Agnes Obel music, please do this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJvRlKyfqtyqjrM

[@иринаибрагимова-т9с]

Please,please,please!!!! DIMASH- STRANGER and AVE MARIA, New Wave,2021 !!!

[@thehonestcritic6577]

Re your intro . I dont think there was anything annoying about your reaction , not to many pauses and when you did you had something constructive to say unlike some who are are false and talk rubbish . I was typing this as you were talking at the end and i thought i bet he mentions God and lo and behold you did lol. I dont have a problem you or your god , i just hope your not going to be using your channel to preach , its not why i subscribe . Great reaction to a great artist , keep it up. There is so much more to Aurora's music and it keeps growing.

[@lysleilla9825]

Pllllz react to *Baekhyun "All igot"* from his mini album *"Bambi"* plllz

[@aarontwenty7]

Get on with it . Zzz . To much talking