Heilung "In Maidjan" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach/Opera Singer

We finally found someone who also can sound like a banshee!!
The vocal creativity alone in this performance is jaw-dropping. Add to that Heilung's dedication to creating amplified historical music, and this song and analysis will leave you even more in awe of the iron age.
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Heilung's performance of "In Maidjan" for the first time.
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@timothythompson7750]

Bet you're glad you saw them live huh?

[@bikara0]

You should do Heilung - fylgija ear / futhorck

[@D1str1ct]

If your a D&D nerd, have you read Steve Erikson's - Tales of the Malazan book of the fallen? It based on his games of D&D with his mates and he turned it into a book series that puts all other epic fantasy to shame.

[@Tds206]

The main chant that they do is sung in Elder Futhark.

[@frederiquecouture3924]

🥁🛢️🥁🥁🥁🥁🛢️🥁🥁🥁🥁.

[@molseren]

Dont apologise for nerding out about vocal techniques, its why we watch this 👀

[@Bulldoser824]

... and her facial exprresions :D

[@erwindegroot8760]

@@Bulldoser824 They're so cute...

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Then I shan't!

[@richardstratford7126]

@@TheCharismaticVoice I absolutely love the fact that I'm not the last man in the world still using "shan't" :D

[@molseren]

@Solve Everything is this a copypasta? 😳

[@LeglessWonder]

I love this band so much. They make me homesick for somewhere I’ve never been

[@JakeSwihart10]

Let’s go raiding. A Frankish village is ripe for plundering.

[@erichn4291]

I listen to this music everyday . I love it. Id dance but dont know how

[@larryfroot]

The Welsh have a word for that exact feeling. Hiraeth.

[@djcb421]

They definitely speak to the spirit

[@sacredsymphonytarot3800]

Omg I could not have said it better, I know for me it’s cuz I was just n battle in past life from back then and that’s why I feel so homesick so hello fellow traveler three lifetimes LOL my soul aches With such passion and desire when listening to this of what once was

[@katamekothriis1613]

This song is actually a hymn for the god Tyr, who is the God of War and Justice. This is essentially a war chant, something said by the rune master as a sort of blessing over the warriors who are about to fight. They are saying "Tawol Athodu Ek Erilaz Owlthuthewaz Niwaremariz Saawilagar Hateka Harja" which means "I, the Rune Master, servant of Odin, call upon the one of the Sun to aid our army". The second part of the chant are the runes themselves which are elements of nature. The chant is as follows: "Fehu Uruz Thurisaz Ansuz Raidho Kenaz Gebo Wunjo Hagal Naudhiz Isa Jera Eihwaz Perthro Algiz Sowelu Tiwaz Berkano Ehwaz Mannaz Laguz Ingwaz Dagaz Othala" believe it or not they are actually speaking in old norse/futhark. The specific dialect is an older version of Icelandic which in itself is the closest to old Norse. Also, most of the vocalisations are meant to sound animalistic, as norse beliefs and Seiður magic have strong connections with animals and nature.

[@Lisa-mb3kj]

I thought it was the elder futhark but not in the Norse but Germanic. I chant the runes often and it would be great to hear if they did the whole of the elder futhark using their nordic names. Just love this and what a great kulning.

[@thehikingviking]

I was scrolling through the comments to see if anyone had dropped a comment like “so its the alphabet song” so it was refreshing to find this educated comment faith in humanity restored. thank you

[@derpatrizier]

How do you know this? I envy you for your knowledge and the ability to understand old norse.

[@omishimuzu]

This is the most informative comment ive seen so far, i would truly enjoy picking your brain and learning what you know, im the only son on the norse faith i know and what i know is broken and incomplete, and the only people i know who know the runes use a mix of elder and young futhark, and short twig, and the lack of knowledge about my own faith and not having a community to learn from makes me feel alone in an area that is HEAVILY judeo-christian based

[@raze4789]

ᚠ ᚢ ᚦ ᚨ ᚱ ᚲ ᚷ ᚹ ᚺ ᚾ ᛁ ᛃ ᛈ ᛇ ᛉ ᛊ ᛏ ᛒ ᛖ ᛗ ᛚ ᛜ ᛞ ᛟ Fehu Uruz Thurisaz Ansuz Raidho Kenaz Gebo Wunjo Hagal Naudhiz Isa Jera Eihwaz Perthro Elhaz Sowilo Tiwaz Berkano Ehwaz Mannaz Laguz Ingwaz Dagaz Othala

[@PziCrow]

Love the whole Heilung team, but when Maria is "let loose" I get goosebumps all over.

[@o.k.1175]

"Unleash Maria!"

[@DefconDelta88]

Maria's voice is one of the few that can bring me to tears. Heilung in general really calls back to those ancestral roots of things that we evolved for thousands of years to be moved by, but her voice calls deeper to something spiritual even in the completely non-spiritual person like myself. Shit is WILD.

[@ColumbiaBeet]

omg exactly the same

[@Ψυχήμίασμα]

I flat out had a religious experience listening to her voice

[@DefconDelta88]

@@Ψυχήμίασμα Duuuude it's probably the closest I have ever and will ever come to a spiritual experience (I'm about as non-spiritual as you can get lol). Music has a way with that kind of thing. Taps into some ape brain biology or something, haha.

[@TheSlain1969]

It definitely brings an ancient part of people back to life! Maria but also Crist are amazing performers

[@iHumanist]

@@DefconDelta88 No one is "non-spiritual." We humans just deny our nature until something reminds us what we really are. Heilung has found a way to do this through music.

[@klausrasmussen2307]

The cackling in the background is the audience. A Heilung "concert" is more like a ritual than anything else.

[@Timmavid167]

The cackling you hear are most likely the Garbage Goblins, as they call themselves. A group that walks around the festival as Goblins picking up trash that's not in the bin. They really like to roleplay their goblin part.

[@havtor007]

Why would you do that though? If it is the audience it sounds like 1 or 2 people and it sounds like microphone sound. It does not sound random though so i hope at least it was prompted by the band.

[@Colphin]

Happy viking noises :)

[@Colphin]

@@havtor007 Why would you pick up trash? Are you really asking that question? Or are you asking why people roleplay Goblins at a medieval/fantasy festival?

[@havtor007]

@@Colphin When i made my comment there was no timmavid response to this, my thing has nothing to do with that. Here in Norway people screaming so loud the sound, sounds like it is from a mic would not be normal but it can work for a festival something i did not know this was filmed at. But also goblins that we have around here is very quiet they do lure people into places and kill them to eat though. The theatre piece Peer Gynt (the piece where the very famous In the hall of the mountain king comes from) you can see more how the goblins and trolls work in Norwegian folklore.

[@docazzdocazz8669]

The facial expression of Elizabeth is priceless ... :)

[@qretan3750]

Yeah, and her insight... is even better!

[@Zahnlachs]

Even her sounds🌚

[@Azhureus]

yep, its a new meta in 2020 and on tik tok. Facial Expressions

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Bok bok.

[@docazzdocazz8669]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Please, next Metal reaction Igorrr - Tout petit moineau - Live @ Dour 2014 Corpo-Mente - Ort [Live at Improve Tone Studios, 2015] Corpo-Mente - Dorma [Live at Improve Tone Studios, 2015] Rïcïnn - "Drima" [Music Video - "Lïan" - 2016] All with the same vocalist : Laure Le Prunenec

[@Laiynnalaiynna]

"I totally want to make banshee noises with her". Yes, she has that effect on people :D. I looove your reaction, thaaanks!

[@TheAsphyx666]

I agree. With both of you.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I mean, it should be a thing.

[@DjBuddhaInBlack]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Do you swing that way? :-)

[@TheAsphyx666]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Anytime.

[@evilgrayson]

@@TheCharismaticVoice You don't want to hear two banshees at the same time. Well, you do, but it's pure interference. It's an utterly fascinating sound.

[@OttoRoni]

I think that Maria's solo in this is one of the most amazing vocal performances ever. That is a real skill and execution. She is really a fantastic singer

[@PerdoarDentro]

Com certeza! Aliás, eu não acho eu tenho certeza.

[@maryeckel9682]

"I want to hear Maria singing on her own" You will; oh, you will.

[@Edog4483]

Euzen kzbin.info/door/Rgws17H7b9zBCC55fbVp1A?si=I-KDcIMLFI8W_Dkc

[@angelicdexter]

That's what I said, haha. I was like "well you better get ready now"

[@gryphon0468]

Eivor - Trodlabundin. Thank you.

[@Angarato86]

or Mín Móðir

[@gryphon0468]

And this is the specific one I mean kzbin.info/www/bejne/raTPXn5-fMpngc0

[@gabrieldeabreuliraneto4385]

great idea

[@Angarato86]

@@gryphon0468 everyone reacts to that one tho. i like this song better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5Oap5yneZ57d80&ab_channel=JeronimoFerreira

[@mightyravendark932]

YES!!! Thank you. I was going to suggest this very song. It`s amazing. Especially the live version from the fjords of Norway:)

[@ReisigSeeds]

Funny thing: I was feeding the cats and when she did the Banshee scream, they all SCATTERED. 🤣

[@caringancoystopitum4224]

My cat just turned her ears towards the speakers and looked at me, like I am a madman. Then she calmly walked off. xD

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I have that effect on lots of animals.

[@JesseCohen]

Was singing "Hey Man Nice Shot" on Rock Band at my brother in law's. The first run at the chorus nearly launched his wife's cat through the window. It wasn't open, so Falkor bounced off and shot into the bedroom, to hide under the bed. True story.

[@soulofcinder518]

@@JesseCohen he wanted OUT but he couldnt escape the horrible Noise

[@JesseCohen]

@@soulofcinder518 yup, and he was quite right to get away. It's ok, he lives with me now, and I've promised never to do it again. 😉

[@peterjackson6011]

23:32 "vocal nerd moment, I'll try not to take too long with it." Elizabeth. Girl. Moments like that are why we are here. Now go get it, nerd.

[@Colphin]

No lie, this is the moment I live for when checking out In Maidjan reactions

[@OllyWood688]

@@Colphin 24:48 "So much control" that's a very memeable moment there :D

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Hahaha I have to remember to limit my commentary as much as possible. My interview with Layne could have lasted well more than an hour. ;-)

[@maxzero9647]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Would have watched every second of it even if it was.

[@john_champion]

yeah, anyone can make a simple video reacting to cool music/moments. But learning *why* we think it's cool and what exactly it is happening is why I'm here.

[@MedicineMan55]

I also really like Maria's physical performance. She inhabits the role of a priestess from late antiquity very well, just in how she moves.

[@WardDorrity]

I concur. She inhabits that ancient persona in a manner that is simply indescribable. It IS her.

[@Cainte77]

What I love most about your reactions is this open, childlike (note: NOT childish) fascination you have for anything you hear or see what you like or recognize. Your face lights up... your eyes sparkle und you can't wait to tell what great thing you just discovered. Please please PLEASE keep this forever.

[@shae899]

Has anyone told you yet that this was their FIRST live performance EVER? This is also the first song of the concert.

[@xxwookey]

Yeah, that is quite amazing. I never heard of an outfit choosing to record their first public performance for posterity. More conventional bands (i.e pretty much all bands) normally do a couple near the end of the tour when everything is smooth and mix them into one live video.

[@ewcix9941]

I can't believe it! :o

[@DiseasedPopeno]

And it was last minute notice to play. The original band backed out last minute.

[@Nexus-6]

Imagine if you will, you are a Roman legionary in one of the 17th, 18th, or 19th Legions, marching through the Teutoburg Forest in 9 CE and you hear this coming out of the impenetrable depths of the forest..

[@NueThunderKing]

While they got trounced, being in a legion with their tactics and customs kinda lessened the fear. Even if the romans had no war chants on this level, watching them organised the way they did was frightening too. But yeah, any other would just start praying for deliverance.

[@chocolatepudding1241]

You should hear someone play the Aztec death whistle. It mimics the sound of agonizing screams. Just imagine a bunch of people in the jungle playing it but you can’t see where it’s coming from 😟

[@d.w.stratton4078]

Guess it's handy they were wearing studded leather skirts rather than pants! No skidmarks on the uniform.

[@ryansta]

image if you hear this and it was Rome 2 total war on release day. Watching the Germanic hoardes decend upon you at 6-8 fps and the sheer twisted look of horror on the Romans faces.

[@belisarius6949]

Actually this is a chant for the norse god Tyr. So insert english vimmage raid joke.

[@simonjohnston3100]

Maria Franz has an impossibly beautiful voice. I want to exist in the soundscape of the second half of this song forever.

[@mariusqaztarilk7834]

She has the voice of mother earth herself. Takes you back to a more primal time , truly love their music.

[@roxyndra]

Your giddiness is infectious. I'm crying and giggling, as I've loved Heilung a while and it's such a joy to see a talented musician nerd out about other talented musicians. Thank you!

[@shismith8785]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one that cries at her Heilung reactions 😭 watching someone fall in love with something you feel such a deep connection with is such a beautiful thing 😭

[@seanmurphy637]

Fantastic. Back to Heilung. And I'm so glad you chose this song. It shows more of what Maria can do with her voice. Can't wait

[@justicar5]

some of what Maria was doing during her section was inspired by Kulning, ancient Scandanavian herd singing, intended to carry.

[@rodneypayne4827]

Still used today by some. A sound that should never be forgotten.

[@carlkolthoff5402]

Absolutely kulning, like when calling in the cattle in Dalarna, Sweden. Then it went in to something very close to the Sami joik. Both kulning and joik are ancient Scandinavian singing techniques.

[@michaelhansen692]

Kulning A herding call, Calling the cattle home.

[@ty9884]

Ah, that's very interesting. Thanks.

[@prinzessinaurora4355]

Some Musicians I know use Kulnings in their songs like Myrkur or Fejd. It's amazing~

[@brianwright4757]

The entire concert is available on their channel in a single piece. There are plenty of times lately that I just need something calming in the background, and this concert just fits the bill so much. They named themselves perfectly ("Healing" in German), as I almost always feel better after listening. Also, at around 11:30, the chant that all 3 start singing together is actually the Elder Futhark runes. ᚠ - f - Fehu ᚢ - u - Ūruz þ - þurisaz ᚨ - a - Ansuz ᚱ - r - Raidō ᚲ - k - Kenaz ᚷ - g - Gebō ᚹ - w - Wunjō ᚺ - h - Hagall ᚾ - n - Nuadiz ᛁ - i - Isa ᛃ - j - Jēra ᛇ - ï/æ - īwaz / ēwaz ᛈ - p - Perþō ᛉ - z - Algiz ᛊ / ᛋ - s - Sōwilō ᛏ - t - Tiwaz ᛒ - b - Berkanan ᛖ - e - Ehwaz ᛗ - m - Mannaz ᛚ - l - Laguz ᛜ / ᛝ - ŋ (ng) - Ingwaz ᛞ - d - Dagaz ᛟ - o - Ōþala

[@michellegreene81]

Same

[@alexjohnson2527]

I often pull up LIFA for music while I work on homework. It's just the best. :)

[@christopherstaats3787]

Asatru at it's best.

[@Nidels]

New data on this musical theme: The song's title can be found in the Mesogothic Anglo-Saxon glossary as "In-Maidjan", which means "deceptively change" or "corrupt". This makes sense since the entire story within the album consists of a peaceful village that is corrupted by having to go to war. Therefore, Proto-Germanic seems to be the language. Harigasti Teiwa Harigasti Teiwa "is a clear Germanic reference to the Negau helmet. This helmet contains several Etruscan alphabet inscriptions that include the words" Harigasti teiwa which are the first words of the song. This could be translated as Harigast (the priest) although it could also mean, the priest of Teiwaz (Tyr). "Harigast" is often (not always) seen as a personal name and that it could be made up of the words "harjaz" (army, troop, warband, war) and gastiz (stranger, guest). The forms "Hari" and "gast" is particularly found in west-germanic. As such the name could mean "war guest" or "foreign army". Tawol Athodu - I accept the invitation. Ek Erilaz - I am a runemaster. The word has been interpreted to mean magician or runemaster. The word is an ablaut variant of count and it is believed that it could be linguistically related to the name of the tribe of the Heruli or Herulos. The Heruli were a Germanic tribe from Scandinavia that was invaded by the Roman Empire in the 3rd century. So it is probably simply an old military title of Germanic provenance. Owlthuthewaz - owlthu (glorious) thewaz (servant). Means servant of the glorious Niwaremariz - Priest of the god "Ullr" / famous, renowned. From the proto-Germanic term Wulþuz (glory) wolþu- is possibly a reference to a God, surely the God Ullr. Saawilagar Hateka - My name is Sawilagaz. Harja - Army - leader of the army; commander; Warrior Wuotani Ruoperath Wuotani - Oh, Wodan! Ruoperath - famous and brilliant. This could be interpreted as the following: I, Priest Harigast. Aaccept the invitation (to battle) I am the Heruli. I am a renowned priest of Ullr. They call me Warrior. Oh, Wodan the famous and brilliant! The next chant are the names of the 24 Norse runes of the Elder Futhark. This is also known as runic song. Fehu, Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz, Raidho, Kenaz, Gebo, Wunjo, Hagal, Naudhiz, Isa, Jera, Eihwaz, Perthro, Algiz, Sowelu, Tiwaz, Berkano, Ehwaz, Mannaz, Laguz, Ingwaz, Dagaz, Othala. In English: Wealth, Aurochs, Thorn, Divine Breath, Travel, Torch, Gift, Joy, Hail, Need, Ice, Harvest, Tree, Luck, Elk, Sun, Creator, Birch tree, Horse, Man, Water, Fertility, Day, Home. Odin, prepare for battle! A hug.

[@GrunkleBearnison]

Holy crap, thank you!!!!!!

[@donblub]

i love your comments under this videos, thank you for teaching us some of the deeper meanings of this musik/rituals.

[@dnanarv]

Replying so I can come back to this comment anytime

[@CharlieTS98]

This is amazing! Thank you so much!

[@tigger55100]

Thank you for all the great information. I truly find it fascinating and very interesting, all folk music goes back to stories of our past which is important to record and perpetuate.

[@CatKR8]

Im so happy Heilung is getting some love. Bringing about more understanding of old Norse paganism makes my little norse heart happy

[@ulfrtheviking]

Skål!

[@vitkien]

@@ulfrtheviking Google's dumb, it translated skål to bowl

[@ulfrtheviking]

@@vitkien lol

[@hym3323]

It's not Norse. It is older. It's Proto Germanic.

[@emilstorgaardpetersen8601]

Jaaaa

[@user-vy8fz3nc7t]

my favorite heilung song is Hamrer Hippyer.

[@wouterarmyx-s8954]

me2 its one of the few up tempo songs!

[@CentipedeM]

*Hamama* hypypy *HAMAMA* hYpYpY

[@socklips7655]

Mine has to be Traust

[@shaman.chamanico]

Mi cancion favorita 😍🥰❤️

[@couteau86]

Alfadhirhaiti

[@Tanyara89]

She was inspired by swedish "kulning", a herding call/song used by girls tending cattle. You should react to Jonna Jinton to hear it, I think you will really like it:)

[@SebHaarfagre]

Where did you find this information, if you did at all? newnoisemagazine.com/grand-fashion-heilung-iconic-sound/ antichristmagazine.com/interview-heilung-by-carlamorton/ I can find nothing that indicates "Swedish" kulning has influenced anything. In fact, doing a bit of research indicates that Norwegian folklore and traditions, then Danish, then Germanic in general, in that order, are the influences generally in the band.... and I know this kulning has just as deep roots in Norway (not to speak of the topography making it more important)... So I would love to see the source of that claim. Not being rhetorical, I'm trying to be empirical if anything

[@iofb.hulder]

That's exactly who I stumbled across and learned what kulning was 🙂

[@omega1231]

*Scandinavian, not Swedish. It has a few names, hyrdekald, huldrelokk, kulning - kulning is most commonly used in Sweden.

[@goldenhide]

Came here to say the 2nd half of Maria's solo totally feels like it's kulning inspired.

[@Tehinke]

Especially that little yip at the end is very typical for kulning. Amazing sound to hear in the forest. Carries for miles.

[@DirtCheepVideos]

Fun fact, the Lifa recordings at Castlefest were actually their first ever live performance

[@WeideVanEnt]

Their first ever concert in this group. They are all well established musicians and played/sang in different bands before Heilung.

[@xyo1337]

"I haven't heard much of Maria, lets listen"..... "omg she's an angel."

[@lamebubblesflysohigh]

Heilung is something special. I played it to many people... some didn't liked it, many more did but all of them described feeling of something primeval unlocking inside of them. One girl described it as something locked away and bound in the remotest corner of her soul. I always feel an urge to go into forest. I think it is those drums that make almost everyone feel spiritual when listening to this. That sound it is with us for tens of thousands of year, there must be some kind of genetic memory associated with it.

[@rottensquid]

See, I don't think it's about genetic memory. I think it perfectly evokes the fantasy of genetic memory. Which to my mind, is just as good, or better. Kai Faust's Himalayan throat singing has nothing to do with ancient Viking culture. It just feels right. It works. And that's all that matters.

[@sporealanw]

Have been waiting for this since Krigsgaldr came out. Your in-depth analysis not only of the vocalists but also of the music itself makes your reactions more valuable than others.

[@sbutler373]

this exactly

[@nasrjaber3106]

Next Heilung reaction video should definitely be Hamrer Hippyer

[@Gubbins_McBumbersnoot]

Man lol. I thought she was comparing them to “The Who” not “The Hu”

[@MeatballCereal]

I came here to comment about that. The Who? Pinball Wizard & My Generation The Who? How is that possible? Ok, The Hu not The Who. Got it.

[@TheSmackofGod]

Yeah, that got a raised eyebrow from me

[@VPSantiago]

@@MeatballCereal Same, I thought that's what she meant haha, The Who have a some kind of throaty rock screaming for that era, like the "Yeaaaaah" in Won't Get Fooled Again

[@Yukke91]

Okay that makes more sense lol

[@AmorphisBob]

This is the #1 reason I love talking about The Hu with my parents

[@vikatt839]

If angels, Valkyries, mermaids, goddesses, sirens, or witches exist, then the most lovely of ones must have the voice of Maria Franz.

[@WeltSchmerz1349]

After listening to this song, my beard has grown its own beard.

[@patience8884]

Lol, love that!

[@LarroldTheCaveman]

Your reaction to Maria's part is the entire reason I clicked on this video. Every single time I hear it, my eyes get a lil misty. She seriously has one of the most hauntingly beautiful voices I've ever heard, Heilung as a whole is so primal and majestic, but Maria adds a whole nother level of depth to their sound and I can't wait to see them once the world returns to normal

[@GamingAnomaly]

I love how you absolutely went into a trance on the part where Maria began to do her kulning. Maria is absolutely insane with her vocal control. She, Aurora, and Eivør are INSANELY talented vocalists. If you haven't, give trøllbundin by Eivør a chance. Welcome to the Heilung family. Skål, sister!

[@alfredharrison597]

She gave Trodlabudin a looksee and it was ABSOLUTELY GLORIOUS!

[@Hilraea]

How do you have access to my sleep music

[@GamingAnomaly]

@@Hilraea not sure anyone does? Not sure who your reply is meant to. I checked Playlist's I have out of sheer confusion and don't have any with your name on them. If I or anyone else did have one of yours followed, it was probably a public playlist at one time that was recommended and was followed because of that.

[@Hilraea]

@@GamingAnomaly no ot was a joke 😂😅 you mentioned 3 women and a song that are on my playlist and i was surprised to see all 3 being talked about at once since everyone i talk to think that it's sleepy music or weird/scary 🙃

[@donblub]

@@Hilraea not weird, not scary, just beautyfull, animalistic, rich, just feels right.

[@Fueroballguy]

This is the most epic ABC song ever. It's simply the ABC of runes.

[@GiskardRevenlov]

That's norupo

[@Fueroballguy]

@@GiskardRevenlov This too, I think they are both different runic alphabets. There are many variants.

[@GiskardRevenlov]

@@Fueroballguy ah, I didnt notice, one is elder the other is the newer

[@valeriy8502]

@@Fueroballguy To be accurate, this one is indeed 'the alphabet song' for the Elder Futhark. Norupo is a song made from the poem about the runes, though it is indeed the Younger Futhark in that case. Elder was the writing system used in part of the Bronze Age of Scandinavia. By the time of the ever popular viking era (really just late Migration era with more sea raids) the Younger Futhark was in standard use.

[@valeriy8502]

And yes I like to call it the most metal alphabet song 😅 It works too, I studied runes for years and had a general idea where they went in order but just wasn't able to reliable recite them past, say, Isa. A couple repetitions of this song and there was no getting it out of my head. So effective.

[@zenwolf1046]

This is like hearing the voices of my ancestors calling me to come home.

[@richtigersoan]

They sound pissed, dude. Better run home😳🤭

[@zenwolf1046]

@@richtigersoan 🤔🧐👌

[@Titan19701]

That are always calling... never forget them.

[@Titan19701]

They are always calling....... never forget them...

[@jmazoso]

my thought too

[@WintersTwilightSky]

I know this is so late, but it was so reassuring to see you go into that trance when Maria started her Kulning. I’m a 33 year old man, and the first time I heard her kulning, I started sobbing. Not necessarily crying, just.. teary, and then sobbing. I don’t know why. I wish I did. Glad I’m not the only one who gets pulled into some beautiful place with this.

[@rammsteinrulz16]

Women: what do men want from us? Men: is it so hard...? 😅

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Remember, that we all are brothers All people, beasts, trees and stone and wind We all descend from the one great being That was always there Before people lived and named it Before the first seed sprouted !

[@Pharmakon84]

Ginnungagap. The Yawning Chasm. Groans with the power of unlimited potential. The formless energy of all.

[@darjanator]

If you're looking for more Heilung songs to react to, my favourite from the same live show is Othan. Maria has a more pronounced role in it. The lyrics are from Havamal, one of the oldest norse prose texts. It's SO GOOD.

[@MrThoss1]

Othan is definitely underated

[@tkbwanfor8098]

Aye, just checked. Stanza 156

[@philipfoster3359]

It baffles me that Othan doesn't get more love

[@xen0bia]

Norupo is another Maria-focused song that's beautiful. So is Traust. Listening to all 3 songs in a row on the Futha album is an eargasm!

[@nitasu987]

Othan is my FAVE. It's so fun to walk around in the snow to :)

[@LordGrim1313]

Vocal coaches listening to Maria: "This woman should be teaching me."

[@ivohop]

I find her voice eerily hypnotic, awakening a primal force from inside each of us. Summoning spirits and (re)enacting a ritual from ancient times, long forgotten in the minds of men, but alive and well in our souls and collective conscience. Echoing from eons before recorded time - amplified history which reverberates into today.

[@VredesStall]

When you see an accomplished, experienced & decorated opera singer getting all giddy & happy about another singer... that's a good sign we should pay attention. Awesome review, Ma'am.

[@soranator6384]

Whenever I listen to Heilung and watch their concerts, I feel as though I'm in a trance. I'm taken back in time, and I want to take part in that ritual. I feel that energy and want to express it along with them. This is why I love music, and Heilung does a phenomenal job at performing it.

[@UiriNurho]

Damn, I have seen this so many times over the internet. And I actually was there, not knowing what Heilung actually was. It was in The Netherlands, recorded at Castlefest. I even recognise my own blowing horn in the audience at the end of the song, to respect the song. I went to my tent in awe, in a state of not knowing who I was and what I would want to be, and it made me think. This was only the second time I ever had this feeling. That concert did change me, and I am sure I was not the only one.

[@geniengaliano2438]

Wow sounds beautiful! How do you find these concerts? Castlefest .. very cool didn’t even know know they had those

[@velraven8944]

I heavily envy the experience of just stumbling into something this interesting and powerful in person, it hits hard just finding it online, but to be there and have it a complete surprise? Not even mentioning that Castlefest 2017 was their FIRST CONCERT!

[@nidungr3496]

Oh, you definitely are not the only one. 😊

[@WeideVanEnt]

I went back to my tent feeling I was is a dream. The music is so immensely beautiful and meditative. Every time as I listen to this music I go back to the concert in my mind and relax.

[@annekeverbeeck4336]

Heilung is coming to Tilburg this January! 013

[@colly3333]

One of the musicians uses a human forearm to bang the drum. They also take words from ancient texts into their lyrics. I as an indigenous person (Navajo [Diné]) believe that they are reviving their people's ancestral tradition and culture. I love listening to their music on blast when I am driving home on the Navajo Indian Reservation in southwestern USA. Their performances aren't concerts; they're actually rituals/ceremonies.

[@Feuerbach1]

I attended a show in Chicago recently, it was beyond incredible, I was moved to tears

[@GonzoSarge]

I'm descendent from norse roots and it's been very difficult to understand where I come from. Heilung is the closest I've obtained to a connection thus far. Thank you for pointing out the sacred nature of these words.

[@Feuerbach1]

@@GonzoSarge I'm such a fing mutt, I don't know where my roots are, Belgium from my mom, I think, my dad was adopted so no idea there, but this music really speaks to me deeply nonetheless.

[@katarinawikholm5873]

Thank you for responding to the ritual sense of Heilung. And similar respect to your own traditions. For me the meaning always fall just past the border of understNdability

[@Kadukunahaluu]

There is a theory that Indo-European and Indo-Austronesian share an ancestor together. I'm Chamorro Austronesian, so maybe that's why I feel a connection 😅 lmao idk.

[@tattoodude8946]

I read somewhere that the way Maria's part came about in the song is when Christopher Juul (her partner) was originally working with Kai Uwe Faust, they needed something else with what they were doing. Heilung had not been born yet and they were still experimenting. She came to his warehouse studio and they asked her to just throw some stuff out and they would see what they could use. That is why there are so many technical vocal gymnastics in her part. She figured they would cut it up, sample it and put them together for the song. They loved what she did and she got pulled into the fold of working with them on the project and they kept the whole section for the song! Not sure where I read it but it was back when I was researching everything each band member was doing so I could get more form them!

[@cheesus309]

19:39 - Jonas Lorentzen (the vocalist on the right with the leather mask) said in an interview that Kai Faust (the shaman/lead male vocalist), though he's since worked like a madman and learned how to sing "properly", had absolutely no vocal training before he joined Heilung - but the beauty of him is that his voice is so powerful because "he doesn't give a shit". Also, for a different side of them - Alfadhirhaiti, from the same concert. Your face will be a picture...

[@Moon122]

That’s actually really interesting! The fact that he’s never had vocal experience just makes it more raw.

[@almahperditae]

And this was the first time that he ever step on a stage on his life. I find it amazing that this show was the first ever for them. And prior to it, they just rehersaal one time. Most bands have careers of decades and never are able to catch something like this. They made it immediatly. First ever try.

[@Moon122]

@@almahperditae oh wow. That’s awesome. Well they’ve definitely gotten more used to the stage. I mean, just look up the performance for their song Harmer Hippeyer (probs spelled that wrong) in 2020. There’s a couple guys that go crowd surfing and mosh

[@almahperditae]

@@Moon122 I saw them in 2018, and it was one of the most insane things i ever saw. The first time they hit that big bass drum, your body feels it to the core. Forget these videos, or the records, when you feel those vibrations live, your mind is taken to some primordial, savage, state. They completely make you lose any trace of our civilized world. Our mind and bodies experience some kind of transe, almost a out of body experience. It's impossible to stay steel!! Around me everybody was jumping, dancing, running along the aisles. It was something like i never, ever, ever see. Second best show of my entire life. And i have seen hundreds or thousands of shows in my life. Beats every thing i ever saw (with one exception, But that was one show that was really special, one of the ones that only happens once in a lifetime)

[@Moon122]

@@almahperditae I would love to see them live. Seems so much fun.

[@harmenoosterhof9604]

Her voice is like a blade that cuts the body and releases your soul. Poetically speaking.

[@peterjackson6011]

11:33 is when they begin singing the elder futhark runes. Essentially the alphabet for the years 150-800 AD.

[@immune85]

Oh, you mean ᚠ Fehu ᚢ Uruz ᚦ Thurisaz ᚨ Ansuz ᚱ Raido ᚲ Kenaz ᚷ Gebo ᚹ Wunjo ᚺ Hagal(az) ᚾ Naudiz ᛁ Isa ᛃ Jera ᛇ Eihwaz ᛈ Perthro ᛉ Algiz ᛊ Sowilo ᛏ Teiwaz ᛒ Berkano ᛖ Ehwaz ᛗ Mannaz ᛚ Laguz ᛜ Ingwaz ᛞ Dagaz ᛟ Othala

[@cerunos]

I always think I don't have a musical bone in my body, Heilung reminds me that I do, lots of them!

[@mrsmommaraven]

Fun story for this music and these performers. I had my daughter after a 25 hour labor and listened to them during the hard parts of labor and achieved my goal of an unmedicated birth. The sounds you were nerding out over were a great vibrational strength for me during very painful moments and the drumming and chanting helped me manage my breathing and really control the pain. I have cool video of my unborn daughter kicking my belly to the beats of this music when I would play it for funsies because it resonates with one's soul

[@flaskerl]

The little demon things you hear throughout are the audience. And watching you geek out over all these crazy sounds are exactly why we click!

[@nasrjaber3106]

A very impressive ritual this one where it showcases the power in Maria's vocals and the cool transition between the notes. Thank you for finally choosing to react to this one and looking forward for the premiere!

[@ramytfaily]

Couldn't agree more!

[@nasrjaber3106]

@@ramytfaily * inserts dicaprio beer sticker *

[@Vezril]

Fun Fact about Kai's antlers and the "lightning hook" you mentionned. In Montreal when they came, they lit those one fire. So he had his antlers lit up, and one of his drumsticks was lit as well, it produced this INSANE effect.

[@grantbeasley3361]

To me, the old music like this is so pure. It is all voice. It's incredible what humans can do

[@mver191]

Its not old.

[@alejandrochairez5134]

@@mver191 , its ancient tho

[@barrydunham896]

Listened to this song probably hundreds of times. I get goosebumps every time i hear Maria make that noise

[@peteacad1]

I love how you pick out every little sound difference and explain how they do it. Your reaction videos are the best.

[@caytorio]

it still feels surreal seeing how popular this concert/band has gotten knowing i was working as a volunteer at the festival only

[@TheAmenez]

Oh my god! okay it's happening, everybody stay calm!

[@LizardOnAMushroom2358]

"Have you seen a burn victim?"

[@ShatteringIllusions1]

Calm? I heard about that. They tell me it's very good.............

[@Liutgard]

You can hear the 'Old Gods' and the ancient worship of animals, trees, rivers... it underpins the performance, and speaks to something deeply primal. Hits you in the gut.

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

Maria is one of my favorite singers/vocalists because of her performances from this and the following album. I got goosebumps when that bass drum hit the first time. And when she did those hammer notes that I thought sounded goaty. I enjoyed that. And some of the vocal sounds almsounded native American.

[@thomascove5134]

It's crazy to think that this performance was their second life show and they only had two days to practise for it!

[@Dr.Spatula]

@RedHeadOtter Yeah, dude is making it sound like they just made these songs. lol

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@BowsettesFury]

You should hear Maria Franz sing “normally” (if you will). And they already had their costumes from basically larping. They just added to them through their travels as a group.

[@BowsettesFury]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ_Wm4qfpcx4gJY

[@BowsettesFury]

Norupo is pretty good too. -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGWmcnalfbN1e6s

[@mark1994kratos]

And even....kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5DYmnxrgaafj6s

[@scottnorman869]

Love your reaction, that and the fact you play D&D 'n geek out hard over this

[@The_Seal77]

the whole maria bit, for some reason just kept me in tears thru the whole bit.

[@Nova_Needle]

I have been a practicing Anglo-Saxon Heathen for a little over 6 years. Most of the time when I would find supposed "Viking" music it was either something disappointing or just ambient beats like you'd expect in a video game. The first time I listened to Heilung, Maria's voice brought tears to my eyes.

[@alexbartha274]

"Practicing heathen" is to old religions what mormons are to catholics. It's pure fan fiction and larping.

[@SeeMeeHearMe]

You have to be American.

[@brianwohlschlegel9171]

I Love you and Maria Franz. The best singing analysis and the best singer! Your content is the best ever. Binging it all!

[@godisme71]

you know... your reaction and Maria's voice made me cry.. you're my favourite "reactioner" i love your smile, your wide opened eyes, your deep analisys and everything you do during a reaction. and this song.. omg, when i first hear it, i was in shock. the chanting, the drum beat, and ofcourse, Maria.. the angel. i thought the same as you do.. i hardly wait next november, when they performance in Prague.. and i've got the ticket!!! 😂😂😂😂 many thx for this song..

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you for coming and listening with us!

[@godisme71]

@@TheCharismaticVoice you've got me with the Disturbed video of Sound of silence. i am listening to you since i've seen it. 😉

[@flaskerl]

OMG IM SO EXCITED you are going to love Maria's vocals so much she is entrancing. I didn't even realize this was a premiere thumbnail, I just clicked immediately

[@xxdistantskiesxx2566]

Kaunan - vallat It's a song by Einar selvik and maria franz.. You can hear actual singing skills of maria in this song❤️❤️❤️

[@dicebar_]

Thank you kindly for that suggestion!

[@valeriy8502]

Oh excellent. This must be for the rune Kaun/Kenaz. I will look it up.

[@chrissncrossn6770]

Kai-Uwe throat singing skill is awesome. I practice since one year and now I can do deep like him, too. Greeding from Germany. Skål🍻

[@clemcadiddlehopper5706]

Prost!

[@lestalkmorebasss]

And Maria? I can’t even start to say words. Fantastic she is. It’s awesome to see people who have found their thing. The folks who are better at that than I’ll ever be at anything. Once again (for the moment) my ears are finding peace within all their sounds.

[@dubstep1over287]

That yayayayaaayaaaaa people are just the crowd and make it better too xD just so wild and fun 😆

[@Neocoolzero]

Seing you giggle and being totally gobsmacked at Maria's abilities and skills, not to mention her hypnotic voice, was the reason we recomemnded this over and over idd :D

[@sovex9331]

Heard a lot of vocal performances that give me shivers... but this one just makes all the hair on my body fly towards the gods.

[@lawrenceelgrin2205]

Whoever suggested this thanks!!! I found a new band I love.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I've got 2 more Heilung videos for your enjoyment, and an interview with Maria Franz of Heilung on the channel. Give them a look!

[@stephenmurphy289]

I just discovered your channel today and I can’t stop watching these reactions! You are so expressive and passionate, and your enthusiasm is contagious. You seem like the coolest person to play D&D with, sing with, or have a cup of tea with! Thanks for the joy!

[@juliettemcgee9055]

YES GIRL! Been waiting for this! As usual, you know how to build the hype with the thumbnail. I swear it's getting crazier each reaction 😆 Hope you and Kirk (and Krakino!) had a wonderful Thanksgiving 💛

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

We did, thank you Juliette! And Kirk picks the thumbnails sometimes just to troll me.

[@christiangustavsson7400]

Hi there. Im from Sweden and i can say this much. Marias song technique reminds me of what we call "Kulning"/ "enticing cries" and "Jojk". Kulning is an overarching term for Scandinavian vocal folk music with origins from Dalarna, and Jojk comes from the Sami traditions in the north of Sweden. Both very old song techniques.

[@ilarious5729]

Sami people live also in Norway and Finland though they're not swedish finnish or norwegian. Edit: and Russia

[@Orjonast]

Joik is very special as a whole, because mostly a joik is given to a person as a gift at a crucial time (birth, confirmation, being accepted into the sami society/family). So it's a lot more than just a song or a technique :)

[@christiangustavsson7400]

@@Orjonast Thats very true, I totaly forgot. Im sorry if i offended anyone by saying its just a technique.

[@dave815078]

This makes me want to join the Forsworn in Skyrim.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I think I have a few hundred hours in Skyrim. I feel you.

[@safaaltinisik1652]

@@TheCharismaticVoice i just found your channel and loved it. And know you said you have a few thousand hours in Skyrim. Now you totally got me ahahah

[@geraintwd]

@@TheCharismaticVoice I have a few hundred hours in Skyrim... and a few thousand hours modding it lol

[@rockape1954]

I keep coming back to Skyrim. ... loving the Forswarn reference... I have lost days playing Skyrim in the origional and VR versions...

[@Nova_Needle]

The Forsworn founder/leader in Skyrim is a Breton. Heilung seems more suited to the Nords, in my opinion ;) Thumbs up for Skyrim ref, either way!

[@neilpare8938]

Maria is definitely the star if any Heilung Concert, she is an absolute master..

[@jbardouc808]

I have listened to this for hours when I sleep, never will I get sick of it

[@ramiabdo5953]

Just real quick, Heilung don't have fans, they have brothers and sisters. This ain't really a concert, more like a gathering.

[@GamingAnomaly]

A healing ritual, if you will.

[@candyjames2276]

Beautiful

[@frosty6960]

@@GamingAnomaly or Heilung .. as they would say :D

[@Pharmakon84]

True story.

[@NueThunderKing]

Call it what you will, it still fans, and this is a concert.

[@4t0m5k]

OMG YESSSSS

[@4t0m5k]

Oh, another fun fact, Heilung is working together with the highly awarded indie game studio Ninja theory, for the second installation of a Senua game. In Maidan is used to great effect: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIW1YZqXfJVkmtE

[@iofb.hulder]

Amazing analysis!!! Thank you for providing!!

[@4t0m5k]

@@iofb.hulder Happy to provide! There are more veils to be lifted, but that's a journey best experienced by yourself :)

[@semaj_5022]

I recognize the effort and work you put in for this comment and insight and it's appreciated.

[@4t0m5k]

@@semaj_5022 Thank you for the kind words, heil og sael!

[@evantarracciano4211]

My favorite song by this band from their first two albums - Maria's voice is absolutely haunting here. Great analysis!!

[@rosemarywells2979]

I believed this to be healing music, so beautiful, I listen to it every day.

[@patrikmattsson973]

Watching you experiencing Heilung must be the higlight of this year for me; seeing you nerding out over the vocal techniques and the emotions you go through as you listen to this "one of a kind" band made me smile! Regarding the native tounges of the band-members, they all speak germanic languages (i.e languages that are modern versions of the language they sing in) so in general, it's not extremely hard for them to match vowels/consonants, even if there are clear differences between all the modern germanic languages, it's not that hard to bridge those sounds.

[@waggadoodle2916]

You should listen to 'Myrkur'. She's a Danish singer that uses black metal and folk genres to make her music, its pretty neat. The song 'Ulvinde' is all in Danish and is pretty cool and haunting.

[@DrSkeff]

This! Love Amelie’s work. I personally would recommend Nattens Barn as it shows both sides of her music.

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

Also, her kulning is just epic!

[@nahagliv9887]

Heilung is helping make the music to a video game called Hellblade 2: Senua's Saga which puts you into the shoes of a woman suffering from psychosis and the first trailer for that game features this very song! Another amazing singer that has done stuff for video games is Eivor who was a singer for the God of War ost done by Bear McCreary. I would recommend giving "Eivor - Falling Free live at Old Theater in Torshavn" a chance, its mesmerizing. Also Maria Franz has her own band called "Euzen" where she sings more contemporary styles. Im not terribly familiar with her songs from "Euzen" so i cant recommend anything but maybe someone can help me out with that below. Thanks again for the impassioned analysis.

[@StormchaserWestNRW]

I'd like to help out regarding Euzen. Good listenings imo are: - Judged By - Mind - Phobia - Metamorph - Mirage

[@szulakane1566]

@@StormchaserWestNRW mirage is my absolute favourite!

[@HartRaver]

@@StormchaserWestNRW Metamorph LIVE version !!! Totally the best version !!

[@jordanwhitecar1982]

The Hellblade 2 trailer features an older recording of this song, before maria played a bigger role in it.

[@thoriated]

I like the live version of Judged By kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpDIamxuZrVljtk

[@Dontgankmeplx]

I've been to see Heilung twice, it was a sublime journey both times. I go to a lot of gigs (well not so much this year fml) and Heilung are unlike any other live music I have seen. So Primal and transcendent, I would recommend anyone to go see them at any (or every!) opportunity. I really like the track 'Traust' so chanty and chilling.

[@douglasparker2801]

This girl is probably the most beautiful articulate person ever, could literally read textbooks from 1994 and be captivating.

[@rangerdanger222]

There were some pretty good textbooks in 94.

[@stefanalexandru7339]

Lovely! Now you really have to hear Alfadhirhaiti from Heilung. Can't wait for a video about that!

[@williammontroy9024]

This may very well have been the best review of any song .... really anything I’ve watched on KZbin. You’re definitely a very interesting person to say the least and I mean that in the best possible way . Thank you for this .

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Wow, thank you William! I try really hard to be an effective analyst for all of you.

[@williammontroy9024]

@@TheCharismaticVoice I don’t think you have to try at all to make incredible content . I’ve now watched several of your reactions and they are all excellent. Also you’re very welcome!

[@martinsriber7760]

Invocation, Proto-Germanic ABCs and Maria going full ethereal.

[@Egzackt]

I have never just adored a speaking voice before until I came across your channel and your voice. Without sounding too fanboy-ish, you don't just have a beautiful voice, how you communicate with it is equally lovely. Your joy with sound is articulated spectacularly, I learn something new with each video to evolve my appreciation for music I enjoy. Came across your Wardruna reaction, stayed for Heilung... subscribed. Have you considered doing ASMR explanations?

[@kaylagibbs3556]

They are incredible Live! It is a well deserved Nerd out! They are so amazing and the energy from their shows is spectacular!

[@Andromedex]

If we recommended you to listen to this song, that's definitely because of Maria's solo and especially her "goat sound". I saw them live in Hellfest 2018 and it is the very best concert I attended.