AURORA Life On Mars (David Bowie) -- first time reaction

[@glacieractivity]

This is not so much Aurora doing a cover of a song and more like "I think I will give this little audience a Master-class in musical story-telling tonight".

[@steveogreact]

Haha!

[@joshuahartgraves3393]

I would kick a baby to be in that audience

[@lottawiklund8606]

Such a ridiculously beautiful rendition of this song. Impossible not to get both goosebumps and misty eyes. 😭

[@steveogreact]

Utterly mesmerising

[@CallardAndBowser]

The slow sad way she sings this, I think, is reflective of the passing of David Bowie at that time and works very well and is a great tribute.

[@Alexandrasaurus]

Well, now you're just going to have to see her cover The Beatles' "Across the Universe" - it's live and it's glorious.

[@steveogreact]

It’s on the list for future!

[@Oldperson-wt3ui]

@@steveogreact YES! you will love the harmonies in this, it is so so so special, lol

[@jallen6874]

@@steveogreact it's mesmerizing to watch her right? I swear she's a genius.

[@lynne5322]

Have your heard her do Murder Song?

[@Michele-Elise]

Extraterrestrial. Wish David Bowie was around to hear this. It's so appropriate for her to sing this one. It almost sounds like a music box playing. This brought on tears and feelings of nostalgia. Aurora has such a way of adding fairy dust on everything she touches. I'm so grateful that artists like this exist. She totally "gets it".

[@lesmann8387]

Bang on

[@WendyBandurskiMiller]

the first time i saw this my first thought was imagine them playing together..... there is no doubt in my mind he would totally adore her musicianship the otherworldliness of both is hard not to note?

[@jeffmalloy8200]

She said she wept upon hearing of Bowie's passing. I think that more than most other artists she and Bowie think outside the box and refuse to be pigeon holed and both refuse to be kept from exploring.

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

Aurora made me hear the lyrics for the first time. Stunningly good, what a wonderful person she is.

[@sikksnakk]

I have always loved this song for its chordcanges and its melodic super strange feelgood mood. But when Aurora sings this I realise that it also have good lyrics.

[@OhNoNotFrank]

It's like she's saying: "I don't think you were really listening. Here, let me show you what Bowie actually meant", and then goes on to blow my mind with not just a rendition, but a version so original it's basically a *new* "Life On Mars".

[@hakanandersson1276]

This is a magical elven spell. There is so much to listen to in this masterpiece. But that who strikes me the most is her pausing technic and storytelling abilities. No artist of today do it better.

[@steveogreact]

Agree

[@davidplanet3919]

“I wasn’t sure if it was going to be good”. Ha ha. Just remember it’s Aurora. Lots of covers by her to react to sometime.

[@steveogreact]

Yeah I should have known haha

[@cocoonmoon1726]

When she sang this at the Nidarosdomen concert she admitted that she wished she had written this song....and then goes on to say that perhaps it belongs to all of us. She certainly shares it with us as if it were her own and, again, commands our attention in the way only she can do....great reaction. I love that I am still so surprised by many things that you say.

[@steveogreact]

You are a gem. Thanks for continuing to watch and sending these kind comments.

[@WendyBandurskiMiller]

David would have loved this

[@brentwalker3300]

Aurora just has that X factor. An old musical soul for sure. This song is not easy but she manages to really put her own signature on it both instrumentally and vocally.

[@panchiolarranaga1616]

Can you imagine how The Duke would have taken it if he would have been around watiching Aurora cover his beautiful song, and dunno if you know, David was very intense and espontaneous and very emotional...I can imagine for sure. She is so fucking good OMG Aurora is certainly not from this world she's unique and absolutely insanely cute!

[@Smaugyyy]

Aurora is a music genius, as David Bowie was, at least in his early days. She never disappoints.

[@johndennison3140]

Sometimes an artist comes along and when you hear them for the first time they simply blow you away this happened to me nearly 7 year’s ago when by chance I heard a young girl singing a song on a tv advert,the song was an oasis track called Half the world away and the artist of course was Aurora. For me this was the start of a journey with the most amazing and talented singer songwriter I’ve ever heard since then I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Aurora’s live performances 3 times and trust me she is without doubt the best live performer I’ve ever seen. Never has anyone moved my emotions like this young girl the love that she has for her music her songs her little children as she likes to call them is spellbinding and truly just like her mother said a medicine for everyone. Aurora simply is the essence of what the art of music should be all about with a catalog of songs filled with lyrics that makes you think deeply about life and the world we live in. At my age of 66 I’m truly blessed to have her music in my life. Aurora you are a Genius ❤️

[@RunarNyrud]

I was going to see her live for the first time in june last year, in her home town Bergen. I have seen EVERYTHING on tv and youtube, and eaven read intervjues in newspaper... I was so ready, and I knew what it would be like..... I was VERY wrong...... Within the first song she had made me look like a dork.... Standing there with my mouth open, slightly blue in my face, she made me forget to breathe.... I could not beleve it... She was eaven better than I had expected! I don't know to explain it.. It was like having looked at a video of a wonderful fireplace, but nothing can compare to actually sit in front of it and feel it! It felt like she played to a group of old friends...... My next concert was in Arendal, and this time I really knew what she was going to be like, so I was delighted to have my wife and 16yo son with me.... I was wrong again! She was eaven better! The third concert was in Oslo, this time I knew I don't know anything 😂. This time I found out that she actually is human..... She was not feeling 100% ok, and she told us..... But compare to anybody else she is in a league of her own.... At the Aurora scale: Bergen was 9 of 10, Arendal 10, Oslo "only" 7, 5. Other concert in 2022: A-ha 5, and Sigrid 7,5. I can't wait, in july she is coming to Kongsberg, only 20 minutes from where I live!

[@steveogreact]

Wow, I can only imagine. Really hope to see her live one day.

[@larryfroot]

How anyone could take such a standard and somehow make it their own while still being faithful to the original is beyond me. What a stunning performance. My latest best loved song.

[@WendyBandurskiMiller]

there is magic afoot isn't there?

[@maxsteiner1964]

First time I heard this was when Aurora played this in Miranda hotel, London. She was very young, must have been 6 years or so ago. And that "version" will always stick with me. Just wonderful.

[@haldouglas4773]

seven years, yeah. she's a gift that one

[@syzygy21055]

Her cover of Across the Universe was the first time I ever saw Aurora or heard her perform (she plays the keys on that one too). I was instantly and utterly captivated, and have been ever since. It's the only cover of a Beatles song - anywhere, any time, by anybody - that I consider better than the original, and that's one of my favorite Beatles songs. She is a phenomenal artist and an extraordinary human being.

[@evanfuture]

It's unreal, for sure. She found the thread of it, and it's such a _song_ that even the original kind of hid the complexity. Goosebumps, every time.

[@lillm6874]

Lovely reaction🤗 Aurora takes this song to another level, you really pay attention to the lyrics, so beautiful ❤️ Aurora found an old electric piano in the attic when she was 6 years old, and the power button was broken so she had to keep pressing it in with one hand and play with the other 😳 And at that age she started writing music without lyrics, she added lyrics (English) at the age of 9. She’s self taught when it comes to singing and playing piano, and her family didn’t know about her talent until she was about 14 years old ❤️

[@John-re2qw]

I have not seen another artist who has the level of musical intuition, knowing exactly what to do and when to ensure that a rendition of a song uniquely excels, as Aurora possesses. She even does it with the different slants that she puts on her own songs. I think that we simply must appreciate that Aurora is beyond excellent with every aspect of her musical abilities. As so many of her fans say, Aurora is the embodiment of one of her album titles, she really is "A Different Kind Of Human".

[@timgrodesky4694]

This was my first introduction to Aurora years ago. Haven''t looked back since....genius !

[@steveogreact]

Quite an introduction!

[@jefferyedoherty]

This cover was the song that introduced me to Aurora... It has been a magical journey.

[@steveogreact]

What an intro!

[@lesmann8387]

She is the only artist I know of that can take a classic rock song and make it sound like a lullaby on a toy piano WOW WOW WOW, I sort of zoned out there for six minutes. I have heard Bowies version hundreds of times but with her I think I have finally got the meaning of the song. Thankyou awesome reaction keep them coming.

[@Birkebeinar]

In that song she really hits my soul, I really like the original, but Aurora really takes an makes it something else. Great reaction, and I have the same “struggles” with her that you do. She’s almost to good

[@steveogreact]

Yup!

[@thaichuansaejung3096]

Aurora was the first modern artist that I fell in love with. She was able to make me listen to non-heavy metal music.

[@EgilHansen777]

I wish Bowie could have heard this rendition!! :O

[@Oldperson-wt3ui]

I really wish I could bang the like button for you every time I watch this. You are the best reactor to Aurora, IMO, because of your background in the business. You are not a cookie cutter reactor and she is not a cookie cutter artist.

[@steveogreact]

You’re very kind, thank you

[@j.k.1963]

Utter perfection. Chills all over, hairs standing up. The talent to sound live this perfect. Each note so very well placed, either by her voice or on the Fender Rhodes. Two instruments that captivate me for each millisecond of this ride.

[@LeNaSmileyStar]

When I hear this performance I always imagine him giving AURoRA 👍👍 and one of his signature big grins. I hear ya, I feel ya.... it's perfection, exeptional indeed, 🎯 Steve 🥳🎉✨✨

[@artysqueezy184]

This makes me cry every time, especially since David left us.

[@ninakaiser2930]

"Can´t handle that" - I so feel with you! This cover really is absolutely brilliant! So capturing with "just" a voice and piano.

[@nerve60]

Great reaction! First time I heard Aurora sing this I immediately understood every word to the song. I had heard Bowie sing it 100's of time if not more. She grabs your attention and pulls you right into the journey of the song! The piano complimented the way she performed the song with perfection!

[@LoSconosciuto57179]

I heard this interpretation of Aurora as the final soundtrack of an Italian film and I immediately liked it. Good! Greetings from Milan, Italy

[@phonixtraum9214]

"can't handle this ... " congrats and welcome to the club, friend

[@steveogreact]

😂 seems like!

[@flightgamer7849]

😊

[@vincentmb238]

I have the impression that your camera was for a moment as emotional as you were. You held back the tears, but your eyes got a little watery. Her story with the piano is very interesting. She thinks she doesn't play very well. There is even a video of her giving a concert where she makes mistakes and apologizes in public. But that's Aurora... I mean .... the end result of what she does is far beyond the sum of all her talents, because she's almost excellent, but in everything. The result is just perfect. Perfect, but yet human. Maybe that's her key: she touches our humanity at the deepest level. I knew I was going to love this reaction, I knew that this performance was exceptional and that you could only see it, feel it... And I was not disappointed. It was beautiful. Her, you, the reaction... This was really a very good moment.

[@steveogreact]

Thanks Vincent! I’ve enjoyed reading all your comments. So glad you enjoyed the week!

[@MsTruthseeker999]

Her cover of Teardrop by Massive Attack for like a version is just like this...phenomenal and plays the piano for that too, it's outstanding. She never ceases to amaze me! She also does a cover of Scarborough Fair and Thank you by Alanis Morrisette

[@88pjtink]

I actually cannot seem to watch this enough times. It is beyond greatness. I tried to think of a single time I heard a Bowie song re-made- where I thought it was a better rendition. I couldn't. Excepting this.

[@Knvb-]

Might be the best cover of all time. Such a masterpiece

[@petraljungberg]

Yes, that voice 😌 Her live performances are amazing. I like the way she makes the lyrics so clear to the listener. Great reaction! It really is fantastic that she always is ”so good”! 🙂

[@steveogreact]

Mind blowing, really

[@Geralt26]

Yea, what I can say. Maybe that I totally agree and it is just amazing and beautiful cover also with attention on lyrics and great storytelling. And for sure thank you for another very interesting reaction :) Ps. She plays instruments even if it not her "specialization". She learned to play when was a child just by herself without any help (just experimenting). Also as far I know when she is home she often make her music with piano.

[@steveogreact]

Incredible

[@simonturner138]

Did I see a tear in your eye at one point Steve?

[@steveogreact]

It’s entirely possible. I have no idea. I was in a trance lol.

[@toreg.nyhammer6328]

I've seen this so many times, because I love it so much. This is in my opinion her best live performance. And this was a very good reaction 👍😍

[@richmoody1790]

pitch perfect genius

[@Tassilago]

When I listen to music I tend to focus on melody rather than lyrics. I DID like Bowie's Life on Mars, the melody is beautiful. This one made me hear the lyrics, and I just crumbled inside. The delicacy of Auroras voice and interpretation, and the genius of Bowies songwriting blew me away. This was a wonderful reaction, and on point. Thank you, Steve (and Flight gamer:). Have a nice evening.

[@steveogreact]

Thanks for this message Tassilago!

[@dwaynebrietzke]

All the goosebumps everytime I see this.

[@HS-ol4zl]

Pure perfection... can't get any better!

[@JoriDiculous]

Always a joy watching people react to Aurora. Your reaction to this (very much Aurora) version is pretty much how i reacted to it years ago watching it live on Norwegian TV (NRK) (the "talk" show this is taken from). She got an amazing clear voice she controls perfectly, but its how she preform that really get me.

[@gliebzeit]

Brilliant. She's so very young at this point - incredible, so artistic. To perform this intricate of an arrangement is so brave! And yes, as you say, to sing and play piano with the phrasing that she delivers is impressive. Thanks for your excellent reaction, Steve.

[@jallen6874]

You know what else kinda blows my mind.. English obviously isn't her native language so she's doing all this while speaking a foreign language too🤣 she's honestly an incredible performer.

[@MidnightAutoPainter]

Exactly what I was thinking. Her patience with this was great.

[@ledoutofshadow8004]

Genius.

[@bjornarsimonsen7592]

OMG :) I love your reaction. I think your appreciation for Aurora is really growing, even more. Like so many have said, she could read the phone book and it would be awesome :)

[@Einyen]

Aurora is amazing at changing cover songs and making them completely her own: "Aurorarising" them, so you would think they were hers, if you didn't know. This is the best version of this cover, but there is another version from the Howard Stern show which is also great, and one from the cathedral (Nidarosdomen), but in those 2 versions she does not play the piano herself. She also "Aurorarises" these songs: Imagine Dragons - Believer youtu . be / 1SlHa4_phuo Harry Styles - Golden youtu . be / uct_g5F1f8o The Beatles - Across The Universe youtu . be / Zb4sIiGLXvc Ariana Grande - God Is A Woman youtu . be / 3I0y66uBRaA Here is a live performance of "Everything Matters" from her latest album together with "Pomme" (Claire Pommet) a French singer/songwriter. Pomme is also featured in the album version of the song, and she wrote the lyrics for the last verses in French youtu . be / yX8bYwl9rKc (Live on Rhythm by Modzik)

[@yarsheets4572]

As covers go, this one is exceptional for Aurora. Most of her covers are Triple J quickies, or similar, where she and the band have an hour to practice beforehand. Teardrop was one of those. She's sung Life on Mars at least several times, and likely many times, and I think that makes the difference in the performance. This song, by Aurora, was featured on a TV show called Girls. I haven't seen the show, it's just a tidbit of info. She also performed this on Howard Stern.

[@notverygoodguy]

She used to sing it at the end of every concert. I don't know if she still does because it's been a while since I've seen her live but each performance she did was slightly different.

[@TheVirtualWatcher]

I knew this song well, from its first release, and when I first heard this version it made me listen to every single word, intensely ... Aurora and a piano: Let me suggest you re-watch your reaction to 'A Temporary High' and then watch:- AURORA - A Temporary High - Radio 1 Piano Sessions : kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z53SgWSCesZ9fqc

[@petraljungberg]

Beautiful! Thank you for the suggestion!

[@glacieractivity]

This is rule one when Aurora drops new singles - be very excited for it - and for the acoustic/stripped version we know is just around the corner.

[@Oldperson-wt3ui]

Yes, this slow downed version is my preferred performance of this song

[@afrisv]

I was about to suggest something similar 😄. The acoustic/stripped versions made me appreciate that song so much more.

[@hatai]

The version she did in Oslo last November is beyond anything. I was mesmerised…just in awe with tears in my eyes 🥰 At 37:38 into the concert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmmvo3WIn7GHsKs

[@juggletom]

What a great rection, thank you. I felt as I could expirience this performance like the first time again -a lot of emotions. Her covers are unreal for the most part. I love Leonhard Cohens "favorite Raincoat" and the performance of "Nature Boy" in the Netherlands, when someone from the Audience wishes the song, and she sponteaniously sings it acapella.

[@fabrice7211]

haha, great reaction as usual :) ... So, what about a full month of Aurora instead of just one week ? ;P ... there's certainly enough material to cover that, I can tell you ;)

[@steveogreact]

Haha! If I had the time. But there are so many great artists that deserve the time too. I’m prepping a Dirty Loops week soon.

[@lompicojoe]

You picked a Great one! Your facial expressions pretty well summed it all up! She is definitely on another level.

[@leisacreates]

Purest voice ever! Food for your soul❤

[@Tarkus_]

Awesome reaction! I really enjoyed that one! Funny, Aurora is always talking about how much she sucks on the keys, but I think that's because she doesn't play them a lot (except when writing). Obviously, when she prepares, she is really, really good. That is indeed probably the best I've ever seen her play. It's absolutely beautiful, and perfectly suited to her vocal arrangement. Perhaps on your own time, you should also watch her Howard Stern and Nidarosdomen performances of this song. She doesn't play the keys on either one, but they're arguably better (or at least different) vocally. With her only having to concentrate on her vocals, she conveys a lot more emotion than she does in this performance. And I know it's probably too late for Aurora week, but I'd love to see you react to her cover of Rasputin at some point. If you want to see Aurora take a song and turn it completely upside down to make it her own, that's the one to see! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fojHkIFjbtNqhK8

[@steveogreact]

Ooh, thanks for the link!

[@craigbillow]

Such a special talent. I am a HUGE Bowie fan and it takes an enormous amount of talent to hold a candle to his work. She has… dare I say… surpassed the original in some ways. I think Mr. Bowie would be a huge fan of hers. It’s sad to know they’ll never collaborate because what a thing that would be! But we’re blessed to live in a time where we can appreciate the talents of both artists, one showing admiration for the other. What a performance. I was right there with you. This one just attacked the emotions. Such a captivating soul. She does SO MUCH with so little. I can’t wrap my head around it. She’s profound.

[@jamesbirchley4732]

Unbelievably beautiful

[@lynizcx]

Aurora learnt Piano at such a young age I could never compare.. I do hope you react to her OASIS - "Half the world away Cover." Both Music video and Live at the Nobel Peace Prize are good recommendations!

[@mgrogan4126]

I know, Steve. Best six minutes.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

I don't feel guilty at all for recommending it hehehe. One of my favourite covers. Pure magic.... If i was in the audience i would probably ask her to marry me lolz.

[@ketle369]

Saw that live on Norwegian television. Then turned off the tv and went to bed feeling the universe being in balance. Slept like a baby.

[@jamesbirchley4732]

You look like. You are about to break down in tears

[@gratefulpitnicker]

Hey Steve, Aurora 🧚 has a way of Aurora-izing songs when she covers one❤ great reaction to a great performance!

[@indralukmana7682]

you should watch Aurora sing a song called lucky on vevo dscvr

[@lillia5333]

I'm binging these videos. I missed out of them. I love David Bowie, but this song belong to Aurora now. And your reaction is great as usual.

[@steveogreact]

Thanks! Yeah this performance floored me totally.

[@X_ch4ng3]

😊👍

[@littlemouse7066]

this song is so right for her becaue it's surreal and she understands what it means so I don't think it's a different vibe it's the same vibe made differently and masterfully and in her own original way. Other people never really understood this song she does.

[@margretoddny]

Fantastic reaction. You might enjoy Aurora singing the Beetles and The blue raincoat by Leonard Coen (memorial concert that was held shortly after his death)

[@gregc.9035]

Nice job holding it together O'G. I could see you were struggling pretty hard at times, but to not lose even one single tear during this song is an accomplishment for anyone. The girl has supernatural abilities with her voice. Good reaction video.

[@randym6034]

Yess! You pass the test on this reaction, I am happy you found it as mindblowingly good as the other smart people on this channel who have persisted in recommending it. If you had not, well... you would have been judged accordingly. Now I can safely stay for a while longer, and wait for Stromae one day! :

[@Prudenthermit]

😢 your proud dad smile fills my whole heart up lol

[@englebarne]

Love you reaction. She has som other covers as well, like Imagine Dragons “Believer”. She do everything in her way.

[@steveogreact]

Check tomorrow’s video 😉

[@englebarne]

I did, and I loved you reaction. ❤ Thank you.

[@Einyen]

Btw you talked about how it would feel to be in the audience, I found this comment in another reaction video to this version: Frank Tore Johansen 2 years ago I was there in the tiny audience, it was pure magic which is followed by 22 comments of "I'm jealous", and 1 comment of: LaurenJayX0 1 year ago I was there as well! She's simply amazing 👏🏻

[@steveogreact]

Thanks for passing these comments on! Very cool.

[@brianpodolsky3949]

Love your reactions to Rora. Cohen's Famous Blue Raincoat cover by Aurora please.

[@Oldperson-wt3ui]

Watched for the 2nd time, love your reaction, love how much you appreciate her crazy talent.

[@steveogreact]

2nd time! Huge compliment. Thank you for that.

[@sionadamson1842]

*there is a Superb version of "Life On Mars?" also by Frida Lyngstad (of ABBA) on her 1975 solo album "Frida Ensam" ("Frida Alone") SUPERB

[@jinacio]

Actually was that performance i first meet her

[@Minzon3]

Have you seen and/or heard Hi Ren yet? That is mad story telling. Dual personality. A must see!

[@steveogreact]

I’ve seen that making the rounds on KZbin but not dived in yet myself. I’m sure I will at some point.

[@hollymorris785]

Best reaction video of aurora I've seen yet. Your face said it all. I also put this off for not being a big bowie fan, then listened to it about five times in a row once I gave it a try. So very Aurora!

[@franktorejohansen7874]

I can imagine being in the audience, as I was there 8) We had no idea who the artist would be, so as a big fan I was totally engrossed. And worrying about her piano playing because her hands were flying all over the place.

[@paulosantos73]

Hi... Great reaction... You captured jus about right on the essence of Aurora’s artistry ... She’s able to turn a pumpkin into a carriage after she touches it (no disrespect to the original composers/singers) ... You should check her rendition to Leonard Cohen’s “Famous Blue Raincoat”- kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZLJYZqwhricha8 and the Boney M’s hit “Rasputin”- kzbin.info/www/bejne/fojHkIFjbtNqhK8, both amazing... As a human being I do appreciate Aurora’s talent, as a musician, I do agree with you: nobody should be that talented...LOL... Take care... Shout out from Portugal...

[@steveogreact]

🇵🇹🤘🏻

[@miguelmeneses2210]

Fuck... i wanna cry...

[@PilloryClinton]

❤ Aurora ❤

[@mmookksart9000]

Man! Just close to tears . . . every time ♥

[@paulkossak7761]

The piano sounds like a music box.

[@anirenka]

MASTERPIECE 🤩🤩💖💖

[@anderselvaker]

You should also check out Aurora and Pomme with Everything Matters. Amazing harmonies!

[@simonwe]

You should check out her cover of "Believer". It's my favorite cover by her because I don't like the original from Imagine dragons but I love her cover so much!

[@saveensenanayake1119]

She has many unreleased gems ,I recommend reacting to Encrypted Love

[@markstuartwakeley]

4/7 top stuff Steve.

[@steveogreact]

Cheers Mark!

[@Morpholaf]

I feel with you, man 🙏

[@Oldperson-wt3ui]

Hey Steve, long, long time no see, lol. Aurora has a new song and a music video out, Your Blood, you should check it out. It is a roller coaster ride, totally awesome. Then a couple weeks after the release of the music video, she did a meet and greet in Beijing and sang it stripped down to just an acoustic guitar and her vocals, totally different from the wild ride of the studio version. Anyway, hope life is treating you good, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@lillm6874]

Great suggestion my friend 🥰 We aren’t bugging him now are we? Lol❤️

[@Oldperson-wt3ui]

@@lillm6874 Yes, I think we are, but only because we love his reactions to our favorite artist, Aurora, lol

[@lillm6874]

@@Oldperson-wt3ui Right?❤️🥰

[@kimclark4862]

Have you heard her yet with ‘Rasputin’ ?

[@ATN007]

Sure looks like you had to swallow a few extra times there Steve ;) No worries mate… many of Auroras songs tears me up… dont even have anything to do with the lyrics 😊 Just here pure voice affects me hard! :)