Heilung Reaction - Vocal coach hears "Krigsgaldr" LIVE for the first time!

[@magusscorpiones9276]

An important consideration, this song is deliberately meant to be very jarring at points. Krigsgaldr means "war magic" and is part of a larger story told in other songs from Lifa. The overall story is, a village is thrust into a war they didn't want or start, but now must participate in. This performance is an actual ritual designed deliberately to induce a trance state, then break you out it just as the village was peaceful, then war-torn. This song describes the point of no return. Maria's lyrics reflect the feelings of the women who fear what is coming, while the throat singing expresses the growing aggression among the warriors as their village is drawn into war.

[@GnrMilligan]

Thank you for taking the time to explain the meaning behind the song. It makes me appreciate it so much more.

[@ravendragonseeker138]

I take it you've seen the official music video for this song. The art they used to tell the story was... visceral.

[@UnsoberIdiot]

Gee, I wonder if there are any modern politics you can describe similarily.

[@ShellRainbow369]

This song live is so powerful...

[@bennetengel3816]

Besser kann man es nicht beschreiben, vielen Dank

[@Unluckysoup]

having worked at a bar at midgardsblot when they played there, the way they captured the audience was simply amazing, it was like the audience entered a trance as no one said anything while they played.

[@P747]

I've been part of two of their rituals (live performance in other word) and it is just mezmerizing and uplifting for your soul. You just stand there taking it all in, either watching them or with your eyes closed and letting their sounds and singing taking you away. The second time I was going to see them I had a bad day, had not slept well, had eaten some not so good food and wasn't feeling all that great either (mentally) and was actually thinking of just not going. But I so fondly remembered the first time I saw them so I forced myself to go, and I was glad I did it. After the ritual I felt "lifted", I felt better (even though my stomach wasn't agreeing with that) and re-energized that the trip I took to didn't feel like wasted time and money.

[@sindrimusic-norway]

Midgardsblot

[@misssarahbrooke]

Nice to find fellow people from Midgardsblot, hi! 🥰🤘 My first time (also on the bar) was a few years ago, when Heilung and Wardruna were headlining 🤩 what an absolutely amazing week! The Drif listening session in the Gildehallen was magical, along with the actual live performance 🖤

[@andybarber8898]

In Maijden really shows off Maria's vocal abilities and the primal screams from the men will jar you everytime.

[@prenomnom8101]

Yes "In Maidjan" kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ66hY1pgMuhjqc shows off the extreme quality of Mariah's voice

[@SurfacePatterns]

Completely agree. It's also kind of insane to consider that this was their first ever show.

[@davebrowne8252]

100% agree, while Kirigsgaldr is a fantastic tune, In Maidjan is a better example of their individual skills.

[@norahagberg9897]

I 100% agree.

[@yourspookygay]

PLEASE FOLLOW UP WITH THAT SONG

[@diekje8728]

The lady and the throat singer with dreadlocks are a couple. The guy with the antlers (a tattoo artist) asked if he could record some of his poems in exchange of a free tattoo for the first guy. They ended up making this band. This was also their first live performance, so everyone else (including the falsetto guy) are guest artists. Some are now regulars, but some did not permanently join, such as the singer with the falsetto. Also, the tattoo was never executed because after this performance they were like “wow this worked?” and they now tour the world. They now have a few female back-up singers, one of which is the sister of the falsetto guy and has an amazing voice (just like basically everyone involved with them)

[@sindrimusic-norway]

Sounds like them :D

[@gulyasanna687]

Kai made for me a tattoo 11years ago. He singed for me a while during tattoo, when the pain was most intensive . Later he mentioned he and his friends planning to make a music band. Iam glad they was really did it. Because it is one of the most amazing thing what i ever seen! And of course they became my fav band :D

[@yayatheobroma929]

thanks for the background story. The KZbin algorithm offered Heilung to me somme years back, I often listen to them but never went into the history of the group.

[@Robbie1075]

From what little I've read, I'm pretty sure falsetto guy is the tattoo artist, Maria's manfriend.

[@Robbie1075]

@@gulyasanna687 dude, that's awesome. I think hearing that guttural throat singing while relaxing and getting a tattoo would make me fall asleep.

[@jamielunsford1]

VERY enjoyable reaction!!!! Highly recommend Anoana by them for your next reaction. The female vocalist is Maria Franz. Elizabeth (Charismatic Voice) did a teatime interview with her that I recommend checking out when you have time.

[@jonno55]

but the live version please

[@paulrowe006]

That interview was great and Anon is a lot more accessible for a first time listener.

[@paulrowe006]

Damn autocorrect Anoana

[@meatwad5042]

The live version that came out not to long ago is incredible

[@whohastimeforallthat3730]

this is my current fav. Kaunan - Vallåt (w/ Einar Selvik (of Wardruna) & Maria Franz (of Heilung)) kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5KunWeEpLuqsNE

[@suziestubebrown5397]

Been a follower of this band for several years now, and every time I hear it, am amazed....am a native american, and the beat makes me want to dance!

[@ParasiticAngel7651]

This is my first time hearing this song and I really like it. I never heard anything like this before. Just like “The Hu”

[@fonkbadonk5370]

I'm a German native and have the exact same feelings. It's just heart breaking how much all of us have in common at the core, yet some few power hungry degenerates manage to divide us so very effectively. We all just want to live in peace and love the people around us. No matter where, no matter what we look like. Heilung somehow manages to convey this incredibly well, to the point where even South Indian tribal people that haven't had any connection to African/European/American cultures inherently understand and agree. Heilung (meaning healing) really do what they named themselves on a truly global scale. Their songs may not appear as such on the surface, but really are pure love for humankind as a whole.

[@mdog86]

That's awesome. Yea I love Heilung, I saw a video of one of their live performances somewhere in the US and they brought up some of the native peoples in their traditional regalia. Seeing them all celebrate and dance together was powerful, 2 completely different cultures from opposite sides of the world but still very much what it means to be human. Quite literally brought me to tears lol and wish I could've experienced it live.

[@suziestubebrown5397]

@@mdog86 cool!

[@stephaniesilvan3526]

It does transcend culture and nations.

[@Arkryal]

Yeah, these guys came out of nowhere a few years back and dominated Castlefest as a virtually unknown act. That alone is insanely impressive. Steal the show at a metal festival without actually playing Metal, lol. Granted Metalheads have eclectic tastes, but that's still virtually unheard of. They got some backlash for using a human femur as a drum stick in their early shows. But it's a very unique style, very theatrical.

[@onearthonelegion]

It's metal in spirit

[@SimonPlantinga]

Castlefest isn't a metal festival, though, but medieval/fantasy.

[@Muschelschubs3r]

If songs like Alfadhirhaiti aren't metal, then nothing is…

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

​@@onearthonelegionpaleo metal ...metal before metal or as Douglas Adams put it ... the rest of you guys meantime, keep banging the rocks together.😉😎😂🧙🏼‍♂️

[@PrinsPrygel]

@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 Sooo, Rock music...?

[@martinmatte1518]

Your face while the build up is priceless...haha. I love this performance so much - it´s raw, it´s almost ancient, it´s unique. Greetings from Germany and thumbs up!

[@seanmurphy637]

The language is Old Norse, Proto Norse and obviously English. It is about a poor but peaceful village that is forced to take up arms and defend themselves from an attack by an enemy coming from across the sea. Lyrics. Krigsgaldr lyrics Min wᴀrb nᴀseu Wilʀ mᴀde þᴀim I bormoþᴀ huni Hu wᴀʀ Hu wᴀʀ ob kąm hᴀr ą hią ląt Gotnᴀ fiskʀ oʀf Auim suwimąde Foki afą gąląnde Hu wᴀʀ Hu wᴀʀ ob kąm hᴀr ą hią ląt Min wᴀrb nᴀseu Wilʀ mᴀde þᴀim I bormoþᴀ huni Hu wᴀʀ Hu wᴀʀ ob kąm hᴀr ą hią ląt Gotnᴀ fiskʀ oʀf Auim suwimąde Foki afą gąląnde Hu wᴀʀ Hu wᴀʀ ob kąm hᴀr ą hią ląt What am I supposed to do If I want to talk about peace and understanding But you only understand the language of the sword What if I want to make you understand that the path you chose leads to downfall But you only understand the language of the sword What if I want to tell you to leave me and my beloved ones in peace But you only understand the language of the sword I let the blade do the talking... So my tongue shall become iron And my words the mighty roar of war Revealing my divine anger's arrow shall strike All action for the good of all I see my reflection in your eyes But my new age has just begun The sword is soft In the fire of the furnace It hungers to be hit And wants to have a hundred sisters In the coldest state of their existence They may dance the maddest In the morass of the red rain Beloved brother enemy I sing my sword song for you The lullaby of obliteration So I can wake up with a smile And bliss in my heart And bliss in my heart And bliss in my heart Coexistence, conflict, combat Devastation, regeneration, transformation That is the best I can do for you I see a grey gloom on the horizon That promises a powerful sun to rise To melt away all moons It will make the old fires of purification Look like dying embers Look like dying embers Look like dying embers Min wᴀrb nᴀseu Wilʀ mᴀde þᴀim I bormoþᴀ huni Hu wᴀʀ Hu wᴀʀ ob kąm hᴀr ą hią ląt Gotnᴀ fiskʀ oʀf Auim suwimąde Foki afą gąląnde Hu wᴀʀ Hu wᴀʀ ob kąm hᴀr ą hią ląt Iilir men æro þeir Er a-mela os (x8) Min wᴀrb nᴀseu Wilʀ mᴀde þᴀim I bormoþᴀ huni Hu wᴀʀ Hu wᴀʀ ob kąm hᴀr ą hią ląt Gotnᴀ fiskʀ oʀf Auim suwimąde Foki afą gąląnde Hu wᴀʀ Hu wᴀʀ ob kąm hᴀr ą hią ląt Translation  Heilung Krigsgaldr → English translation 12 translations    Translation English, Old Norse, Proto-NorseEnglishEnglish #2FrenchFrench #2GermanNorwegianPortuguesePortuguese #2RussianRussian #2SpanishUkrainian  English, Old Norse, Proto-Norse (Original) War Chant Click to see the original lyrics (English, Old Norse, Proto-Norse) The household wanes, Vil threw a death wave over those the oar locks wore out for, with the tired mast-top Who brought... Who brought the horde over to the far country? The godly-fish from Firnøy’s streams Swimming in the drift of the land of shining meadows. What am I supposed to do If I want to talk about peace and understanding But you only understand the language of the sword What if I want to make you understand that the path you chose leads to downfall But you only understand the language of the sword What if I want to tell you to leave me and my beloved ones in peace But you only understand the language of the sword I let the blade do the talking... So my tongue shall become iron And my words the mighty roar of war Revealing my divine anger´s arrow shall strike All action for the good of all I see my reflection in your eyes But my new age has just begun The sword is soft In the fire of the furnace It hungers to be hit And wants to have a hundred sisters In the coldest state of their existence They may dance the maddest In the morass of the red rain Beloved brother enemy I sing my sword song for you The lullaby of obliteration So I can wake up with a smile And bliss in my heart And bliss in my heart And bliss in my heart Coexistence, Conflict, combat Devastation, regeneration, transformation That is the best I can do for you I see a grey gloom on the horizon That promises a powerful sun to rise To melt away all moons It will make the old fires of purification Look like dying embers Look like dying embers Look like dying embers The household wanes, Vil threw a death wave over those the oar locks wore out for, with the tired mast-top Who brought... Who brought the horde over to the far country? The godly-fish from Firnøy’s streams Swimming in the drift of the land of shining meadows. Who brought... Who brought the horde over to the far country? Ylir Men Aero Their Era Mela Os1 lyricstranslate.com/en/krigsgaldr-war-chant.html

[@clydekaila123]

What poetry - thanks for this

[@bh1264]

THANK YOU FOR THIS💜 BEST COMMENT EVER IN THE HISTORY OF COMMENTS!!! THANK YOU, AGAIN!!!

[@baskoning9896]

I think (but dont quote me on this) that "Iilir men æro þeir .... Er a-mela os!" (x8) means something like 'listen men that have ears... to this story of ours'

[@ThomasAT86]

Wow, thank you very much. That surprised me.

[@JohannesNielsen]

Old Norse is what I study with the Rune gild

[@johnterry1852]

I find it interesting that at my old age (68) I have fallen in love with this music. Thanks for the reaction

[@Zeitgeist6]

It's the hypnotic tribal rhythm. I had the same reaction when I first heard Wardruna and Heilung. The brain is programmed recognize rhythm and there's this really primal feel to it. I think it's like genetic memory or something. It somehow feels really familiar. Like something you've known always.

[@DavidImpatief]

Argghh. It's in yer bones. Me too. Regards England

[@elkezimmermann7830]

I'm 64 sind I love it

[@sylvaindupuis5595]

I just turned 67 and I saw them in 2020 in Montreal, it was the last show I saw before COVID.

[@johnterry1852]

@@Zeitgeist6 I love American indigenous music. I listen to it all the time what I find interesting is that a lot of the background music the beat and other instruments sound almost the same. After listening to a lot of different music from around the world I am convinced that it all comes from one source.

[@jeffafa3096]

I was at this live performance at Castlefest in The Netherlands, I literally felt like this performance brought me in a trance. It was by far the best performance I've ever seen, and apparently it was their first live performance as well...

[@orcaflotta7867]

"best performance I've ever seen" So you'vee seen nothing yet, have you? I have seen some live performances in my time: Status Quo, AC/DC, Mother's Finest, Spock's Beard, Pink Floyd, X-mal Deutschland, Proclaimers, Scorpions, D:A:D, Judas Priest, Motörhead, Uriah Heep, 24/7 Spyz, Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies, Living Color, Iggy Pop, Faith No More ... many, many smaller bands. And all of them were better than this wannabe viking nonsense.

[@michaelshover]

​​​​@@orcaflotta7867is it not metal enough so you feel like you have to discriminate 🤣 I feel like the bands you mentioned aren't metal enough. You should listen to slam, brutal death metal, and black metal ❤ I jest as you have mentioned some worthy though. About 2 or 3 Just kidding. I care for about 4 or 5 of them. I am only posting this for a sake of an argument. Hints the "edited"

[@orcaflotta7867]

@@michaelshover No excuse to cheap for you, or what? I didn't even notice most of them were rock'n'roll affine. Hubby and me care more about the musicality, virtuosity and quality of songwriting. All of which are sorely amiss at Heilung. C'mon, admit it, Heilung's a circus act, not a real pop band.

[@michaelshover]

@@orcaflotta7867 I think what they do requires skills. Do you know any better folk kind of music or is that something you don't like? Maybe it is some kind of circus act, but I still like the sound. I think what they do is a reenactment of what they think represents the history of how the music sounds and what was worn. I don't know enough of the information about the cultures and all that to judge if it's realistic to what they intend to represent or not.

[@orcaflotta7867]

@@michaelshover "I think what they do requires skills." Yes, no doubt. "Do you know any better folk kind of music or is that something you don't like?" What I don't like is fake. This ain't folk music but a highly stylized poppy fantasy. Fake.

[@rnowak85]

Enjoyed your reaction. Heilung (healing in German) is an experimental folk music band who draws inspiration for their music from texts, runic inscriptions and other artifacts from Iron Age Northern Germanic people and the Viking Age. They call their music amplified history and their goal is to connect modern society with the beginnings of humanity through music. They call their shows Rituals and having been to one it is a very apt description. It is a very spiritual experience. The show starts with all the performers coming on stage and a blessing given by one of the male singers (Kai I believe) acting as Shaman. They then recite their collective prayer. 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" The rest of the ritual takes you on an amazing journey of healing and reconnection with something ancient and eternal. Highly recommend the song Anoana for it's amazing story and Maria's fantastic vocals. I think you would especially enjoy where she uses the traditional Swedish Kulning technique in the song. Very powerful and soul stirring.

[@annahataheartfire]

Thank you for sharing this prayer, as well as for your insights 🙏🏼 ❤

[@harveydent302]

Thanks so much, das war wirklich schön

[@chaotika6656]

Thank you for this comment

[@shodopandan]

I love that your response basically mirrors everyone's first time seeing this video; just pure enchantment and an inability to stop watching. It's such a primal piece of music. Hypnotizing and beautiful.

[@Mayrah75]

then I'm one of the few who doesn't warm to the healing aspect, so I prefer The Hu a thousand times more.

[@migelowsky]

If you want to hear really cool throat singing look for “The Hu”. It’s a heavy metal band from Mongolia. They use traditional singing and Mongolian instruments with the classic rock and metal ones

[@orcaflotta7867]

Ya, The Hu are super duper kuul.

[@elenasmith2174]

The HU is priceless

[@kbullbambam7660]

Whenever someone mentions throat singing, I introduced them to "The Hu". T hey haven't disappointed yet.

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction, Bethany! You looked absolutely mesmerized. Heilung is a unique musical experience.

[@keng4574]

Heilung's non-live studio recording video of "Anoana" is going to blow your mind.

[@brucemangan3807]

the video is pure ART ❤

[@salti1976]

Seconded! Beat me to it! I would love to see her react to this one. Especiallu with the Kulning tradition being a part of the song.

[@seeingthruyou]

I personally enjoy the live version much more. but it is also the song that sparked my interest in them so there is that.

[@TheGoIsWin21]

Was hopping into the comments to recommend exactly this. It's absolutely stunning. I struggle with a lot of mental issues, PTSD, depression, etc, and occasionally will just take a day tripping on mushrooms to try to work through some things. I was familiar with heilung, and thought mixing that in would be an interesting addition to the trip. I ended up sitting in my room with Anoana on a loop for about 6 hours. It changed my life. I don't like to exaggerate, but I'm genuinely, fundamentally in a better place since that experience, and the song played a huge part in it.

[@jacoleroux4302]

​@@TheGoIsWin21great testimony.

[@kamikazecdn]

I can't entirely remember if you've reacted to them before but if not I think you'd enjoy Wardruna. Specifically their song "Helvegen" which they have a great live version that features Aurora.

[@dragonmom8406]

I absolutely LOVE Wardruna!!!

[@laurabarton9596]

The music grows in you the more you listen to it. It’s so dramatic, primal, spiritual

[@seanmurphy637]

I am so happy that you delved into this incredible group. Watching you experience this for the first time has been such a pleasure. It is so hard to recommend a first song for someone to listen to because it is just so different, and there are so many songs that are also so different from each other. This song definitely has a massive impact on the first-time listener, so it is a good choice. My suggestion for a song, that shows off Maria's massive vocal talent, I suggest the song "In Maidjan." From this same performance at Castlefest. Thanks for this reaction. It will probably be the reaction highlight of my week.

[@p3ro666]

heilung is like mesmerizing magic, taking me on a brand-new journey each and every time

[@MaltGambit]

In Heilung's music Kai routinely sings cleanly but also uses a form of Kargyraa with varying degrees of distortion, and then does straight up black metal screams. Kargyraa transitions into screams VERY easily and thus you usually get a blend of both going on within a song, just gotta drop primary cord phonation, increase compression and play with mouth shaping.

[@CristiNeagu]

I'm not sure that what he's doing is entirely healthy. In this concert, during their performance of Fylgija Ear that Kai started reciting in his normal voice. Not sure if that was because he couldn't sustain it any longer, or if it was intentional, but if the former... not good for his voice.

[@UberHypnotoad]

“The lullaby of obliteration” is one of my favorite all times lines. Also, this is what I listened to during my vasectomy. True story.

[@nikolah.8472]

Nice you found Heilung. I would highly recommend seeing Wadruna feat. Aurora "Helvegen". One of the best live performances i ever saw from her and Wadruna. Also recommended with english subtitles on, because its sung in norse. It drives me to tears every time i hear it.

[@olavrell]

It's not sung in Norse, it's just in regular Norwegian, the only part of Helvegen that's norse is the spoken word poem at the end.

[@yanmcrae6106]

lol, I made same comment above, just so good, no matter the language.

[@llewisdolphins]

This is so primal with a sad undertone. This is truly amazing. The primal nature of telling a story of a struggle is so compelling. This is my first time hearing them, and I am an instant fan. My heritage is viking, Norse, norwegian scandinavia, and this fascnates me and makes me feel connected to them. Thank you for doing this review!❤❤❤

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

Heilung's "Rituals" are spellbinding live! I saw them last fall in Greensboro NC and I am driving 5 hrs to Washington DC to see them again next month. I'm 79 and an avid concert addict. They are among the top three acts I've ever seen in my lifetime. Only reason I can't choose #1 is because they're completely different genres and all excel in their particular niche.

[@Moneymark1979]

Born in 79.... Dont know why i wrote this... Love from Germany

[@mariehopper6977]

I was at the Greensboro one as well. And am considering going to DC! I had no clue who they were previous to coming to Greensboro and boy did they change my life. You sound cool💕

[@angeladellinger7063]

I was at that NC show. Just got back a week or so ago from their show at Red Rocks. Beautiful plus a full moon.

[@damattice23]

Well, I wish I had known they were touring here sooner! SOAB!

[@DionIvel]

What are the other 2? :)

[@walterkeathley]

This is an extension of her natural voice. When I met some of them, she spoke with this energy. Calming and grounded... I felt like Gimli talking to the Lady Galadriel.

[@timotimo4152]

"These two gentlemen"...I know it shouldn't, but that made me LOL. Heilung are something else aren't they? By 'something else', I mean unique. They've developed their own culture to go with their sound. I can't get enough of them.

[@Rackelhane]

This is so cool and haunting. I love it!! I also love watching your amazing face when you get lost in the beat. It's beautiful. Thank you and cheers from a finn in Sweden.

[@nightmusic8]

Not a song, but a whole experience. Going to see them in September.

[@sanjuro66]

Same here! Stuttgart, Germany!

[@NZWozza]

You'll love it!

[@farnaby13]

Me too, Amsterdam

[@Constrictor1811]

Also going to see them in September

[@Bancheis]

Going to see them this month!

[@xephrenata]

Was lucky enough to see them in October. Extremely spiritual. One of a kind show.

[@AlexPanther]

There is no "Celtic" throat singing. Kai occasionally uses a Mongolian type of throat singing (undertone singing) called "kargyraa". The gutteral vocals in this song are more akin to metal vocals. All false folds, no vocal folds. Kai inspired me to learn Kargyraa myself and I'm familiar with metal vocalisations, so I notice the differences pretty clearly. Another band that uses Kargyraa in a very beautiful and nordic inspired way is Nytt Land. I highly recommend.

[@superevilbrian]

I saw Heilung here in Portland. It was a phenomenal show

[@JustJake77]

Welcome to 9 A.D. It's a cold and damp, foggy morning you are walking in formation with thousands of your brothers in arms..... You are LEGIONAIRE of the greatest army to exist!! You hear this faint sound in the distance growing to a unfathomable level of noise..... You are in Teutoburg Forest.... And tonight you will be dining with your gods.....

[@lanzknecht8599]

When the trees start speaking germanic...

[@briandunkel5951]

"Ihr seid verfluchte Hunde!!!"

[@Quasihamster]

@@lanzknecht8599*Singing Germanic. And drumming.

[@petrosmiskos]

Barbarians. Were, are, and will be.

[@redadamearth]

And then some super corny, 90's tribal trance band starts cosplaying and ruins everything. lol

[@Fogger80]

My first time ever hearing of this group or even this type of sound. I had chills. It felt so calming to me. It felt like "home" if I had to describe my experience. I will def be looking into more from them. Thank you for sharing this experience. Absolutely incredible. I think you said it best as "indescribable" and they have indeed mastered this art. I was also blown away at the costumes/garb (whatever you'd call it). Would love to see them in person and ive NEVER been to a live concert before in my life.

[@steveiemane8105]

Hi, the song Anoana from them is absolutely fantastic.

[@chrishodgkinson322]

Finally getting to see Heilung live later this year. It's gonna be such a good weekend as we're seeing Epica the night before at the same venue.

[@alexthorpe6583]

For more by this group, I'd recommend 'In Maijan' and 'Alfadhirhaitl' from the same concert. The first song has more vocal range from Maria; the second is more like a village getting ready for battle and asking for Odin's blessing. Another band that I discovered much more recently is Otyken. Sounding a bit like a mix of Heilung and The Hu, the members are from a native tribe in Siberia.

[@SurfacePatterns]

Nothing beats listening to Alfadhirhaitl at an irresponsibly high volume in the car. It's the kind of experience that makes you feel like you need to make a spear.

[@revangerang]

Otyken is so good!

[@bh1264]

​@@SurfacePatternsI ABSOLUTELY AGREE WITH YOU! IT'S FABULOUS TO FEEL & UNDERSTAND YOUR ANCIENT BLOOD AGAIN!!!

[@CountessKek]

This is the only group that gives me chills with every song...even after hearing them hundreds of times❤❤❤

[@neildonley9626]

In an interview, it was mentioned that their intent is to put the audience into a sort of trance.

[@jeffafa3096]

As part of the audience of this particular live show, I can say they succeeded 😄

[@michaelshover]

A trance to suite their name Heilung or "healing" people's souls no doubt. I feel better after listening to them at least.

[@kyle21843]

Definitely worked. I started nodding off at one point completely unintentionally

[@jamesmay8434]

Very guttural sound coupled with beautiful melody. Truly unique sound

[@Geggy0815]

Everybody who likes the voice of Maria Franz have to listen to Songleikr- Ulvetime. Its almost just her singing and playing an instrument. Very beautiful.

[@erikkorsness4206]

Love it

[@elvenkind6072]

"Songleikr - Ulvetime" means Playsong - Wolfhour. Lots of interesting language in her music. She sound very Norwegian when singing.

[@Scapegoat32]

The vocal fry part are the only English lyrics. "What am I supposed to do If I want to talk about peace and understanding But you only understand the language of the sword? What if I want to make you understand that the path you chose leads to downfall But you only understand the language of the sword What if I want to tell you to leave me and my beloved ones in peace But you only understand the language of the sword I let the blade do the talking So my tongue shall become iron and my words the mighty roar of war Revealing my divine anger's arrow shall strike All action for the good of all, I see my reflection in your eyes But my new age has just begun, the sword is soft In the fire of the furnace, it hungers to be hit And wants to have a hundred sisters In the coldest state of their existence They may dance the maddest in the morass of the red rain Beloved brother enemy, I sing my sword song for you The lullaby of obliteration So I can wake up with a smile And bliss in my heart and bliss in my heart and bliss in my heart Coexistence, conflict, combat Devastation, regeneration, transformation That is the best I can do for you I see a grey gloom on the horizon That promises a powerful sun to rise, melt away all moons It will make the old fires of purification, purification Look like dying embers, look like dying embers"

[@severeign2987]

The official video for Anoana is a must watch. The production on the track is phenomenal and the video has become a firm favourite 😊

[@Nidels]

The languages used are english and runic ¿Old danis? The texts of the song have been extracted from the Eggia stone. Eggja's stone (also known as Eggum's or Eggjum's stone) This is a large flat stone with runic inscriptions that covered a tomb dating from the period between 650 and 700 and that was discovered while plowing a field in 1917 at Eggja farm in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. When it was found, the inscription was on the underside of the slab covering a man's grave, so that it could not be read from the outside (like the Kylver stone). The stone is currently in the Bergen museum. It has about 200 runes, making it the longest inscription engraved with letters of the ancient futhark alphabet, although some runes have a transitional form to the young futhark. The lyrics say the following: The home fades. Vil launched a deadly horde upon them. The oars and mast were destroyed. Who brought? Who brought the horde to this distant land? The fishes of the streams of Firnoy. They swim adrift. From the land of bright meadows. Who brought? Who brought the horde to this distant land? A hug.

[@speak2theresafox]

Thank you!

[@tx0h]

i would suggest 'in maidjan' from the same concert or 'anoana' live in london next. they also interpreted the oldest written song hurrian hymn to 'nikkal' from around 1300BC, but i couldn't find a live version yet.

[@gtdriver2416]

I saw them live about 1.5 years ago. Incredible experience.

[@micht6888]

The front woman Maria Franz has a solo project which is very different from this. She has a very pleasant singing voice in my opinion.

[@thefogfriendlyoldguy1627]

Krigs galdr = War chant. I saw Heilung (healing in English) live in Toronto a year and a half ago and, what I heard about their "concert" proved to be true - it's more of a ceremony than a concert. It stirred my Nordic roots in a way that still hasn't left me.

[@johnmurrie8907]

Bethany - someone has really thrown you off the deep end here! It is definitely more to be experienced and felt, differing from contemporary music. An easier way into the band would be Anoana, or Noropo. Both are extraordinary ❤

[@xvimlar]

Their live performances are a lot of fun, very theatrical and generally speaking the fans who show up for them are a great community.

[@thelatentobserver121]

Saw them in Pittsburgh two years ago. Amazing. In Maidjan is my favorite tune, along with Anoana, the new live version.

[@zakncooper]

I love this. I own this album. I have been a Wiccan/Pagan for 20 years. This teaches to the depths of me. It feels like going to a church I didn't know I had lost. This sings on my blood and my soul. It's wonderful to see another European feel the deep touch of this ancient sound that was probably our hunter-gatherer past for millenia before the modern time. Welcome to our ancient selves, our heritage, our culture. Love. Peace. Merry meet, merry part. Blessed be.

[@Chasear89]

The look on her face at 11:14 is priceless. It matched mine as I was reaching to turn my volume down. I've listened to heilung for a few years, but he sounds more like he's whispering in the studio version.

[@tomdulingtheprojectguy]

You are beautiful Bethany…! I love watching your reactions, real heartfelt passion. Thank you

[@nicola4877]

Oh yeah, Heilung, the must unique band/musical project/whatever this is thing I have heard in the last years. Absolutely love them I will see them live a a couple of months and I'm really looking forward to it

[@papatraildoc]

Maria has such a beautiful voice... I love Heilung a lot. It was fun watching your eyes sink in all the imagery. Very nice job... very entertaining.

[@sisterhoney61]

You're not watching a concert. You're involved in a ritual. It's mesmerizing and, as a Pagan, it speaks to my soul. The whole event is just beautiful.

[@lcarls71]

This was my thought as well.

[@jamert8820]

Dude, I’m Christian and this music speaks to my soul on a primal level.

[@Kim-J312]

​@jamert8820 Pagan religions are 100s of years old than Christianity, which is why you resonate with you and deep in your soul. I was "raised my Christian nationalists and always felt disconnected and sadness . The sadness was that complete damation of Pagaism. I made my 1st yule alter at around age 10yrs old. Why because I felt it was within my soul. Just look to the sky and phase of moon and it's there withing your self. As for my Christian nationalists family , I was ostracized and family members begged my to ask Jesus for forgiveness. . Forgiveness for what ?!!💔 look to the skies being Pagan has always been within me for 1000s of years. 💚So mote it be

[@RolfMeyer-cl7ou]

Yep ,today i have my Donar(Thor) Hammer​@@Kim-J312

[@KevinOosterveen]

Yeah, i saw them at a festival, best act of that weekend. It was very trance inducing!

[@EllenStardust]

You are such a beautiful, lively person! You must bring light into this world. Thank you.💖

[@TheSidMachinery]

First time watching your channel and its Heilung :D Amazing :)

[@WilliamSmith-v2x]

I have listened to this group for a few years now. I personally love their sound & your assessment is imo spot on.

[@S.erwinsdottir]

I saw them live in Norway on a viking ground where near it's a museum. It was simply magic... you start to dance and you feel in another world... and without drugs use. 😂❤

[@sayorancosplaygamer5983]

Fantastic singer. I heard the music and got goosebumps just hearing her voice and the sound environment around her. Wonderful this set of sounds and voices!

[@melissabrowett8900]

You hit it right on the head, they make some beautiful music.

[@vash8584]

I was on that live concert castlefest and a fan since then. Marias voice is so mesmerizing, soothing and devouring kinda. My first thought was that she must be an angel or something. After that event i stood there with chin down and mouth wide open like when u watched very deep emotional film or a good book, feeling this void. This band is the only band who touches my inner soul.

[@VerchielxKanda]

You gotta hear the studio version of this song as well. Their voices are so much clearer and it's so GOOD.

[@NZWozza]

Saw them live last year on holiday (may have timed that purposely) when they were one of the headliners for Arc Tangent. Amazingly they are coming to my hemisphere later this year. I got the early bird tickets immediately. Due to demand they just announced a second concert. I immediately lengthened my work leave request and got the pre-release tickets again. Heilung are amazing. Also the amazing talent that is Eivor is opening for them who I am beyond excited to see live!!

[@annina134]

Loved this reaction. Heilung is hypnotizing. 💜

[@tamaramucha2912]

i am so excited you got to hear them and react. this group is beyond beautiful, soul reaching, spiritual and healing. your reactions where fun to watch as myself love when people hear them for the first time.

[@bazkeen]

These guys are amazing 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@satarielles_spiritarium]

I can not really put in words the feeling to see their concerts live. It is really a trance, you are not just Hearing oder feeling it. You ARE the music, you ARE the drums in this moment. I never feel so much connecting and magic during a concert. And after the concert you are completly full of energie, it is really amazing!

[@laurieallen8040]

This music is very primal, the deep drums, the bone clap (hitting bones together), the deep humming, these sounds go back millennia. So hypnotic and wonderful.

[@ElChris816]

Being a fan of Heilung for many years, I really enjoyed watching you hear them for the first time. I will attend one of their concerts one day. It looks amazing.

[@Mehitabel9]

The man singing falsetto is Jonas Lorentzen. He left the band a few years ago and went out on his own. He is a phenomenal vocalist.

[@ofeliaofelia4770]

excellent beautiful mix of voice and natural sounds

[@smavtmb2196]

Heilung is a fascinating experience. I definitely recommend checking out the official video's for their songs Norupo and Anoana. The video's are amazing. Like traveling back in time. Their music feels primal.

[@misssarahbrooke]

Love watching your facial expressions 🥰 This was the first song/video I saw from Heilung, a few years ago! My partner at the time put this on through a big projector screen, and I was like.... 🫠🤩🤯😵‍💫 wwhhaat is this beautiful madness I am witnessing?!?! I will always remember that, aaaand my life was changed forever 🙏🥹💞 I highly recommend attending a live ritual from Heilung, it's an out of this world experience! 💞

[@SYNKSENTURY]

you're correct about the throat singing! the drone-like lower placed sound is standard kargyraa, in which the false folds and true folds vibrate simultaneously, with the false folds synchronized into a sub-octave relationship with the true folds-this is what gives it it's characteristically buzzy sound. it's considered a foundational technique in vocal distortion, and forms the basis for a lot of rock and metal distortion. the higher placed sounds are based on a related technique known in metal as "fry screaming," which is achieved at the true fold level by hovering the voice between registers, leveraging the subsequent oscillation around the vocal break to produce distortion. both are totally healthy forms of phonation when performed correctly; i practice them everyday and can easily switch between distorted sounds and clean resonant singing with no loss of range or control

[@SamSnoekBrown]

I am SO glad you did this video! I only recently discovered Heilung myself, and this live version of "Krigsgaldr" was also my introduction to the band, and I've been thinking for a while of recommending them just to see your reaction-and you did not disappoint! Your face at the duet/dialogue between the two men was my face, for sure! I was so fascinated by it that I looked up the lyrics to make sure I was following along and it's just so interesting. Then your reaction to the return of the instruments and the singing! YES! And your explanations for what their voices were doing was really helpful!

[@experimentalelemental92]

she spent the first part analysing the male vocal thinking it was the female lol

[@serpentine_fire_dancer427]

I saw them earlier this year in April. It was the most beautiful, moving, captivating performance I've ever been to. As someone who follows more on the Pagan side of beliefs, this was an experience I feel my soul hungers for. It felt like being home.

[@bennetengel3816]

Du sagst es! Es ist für Heiden wie nach Hause kommen! Einfach magisch 😊

[@RobinC63]

I’ve been mesmerized with Maria’s voice for a long time.

[@FiliusFidelis]

Their music is very powerful, it stirs the blood, resonates in the heart. Look, I hate loud sounds, and I hate large crowds, but Heilung is one of an extremely limited number of performers who could get me to brave the storm, were I to ever get the opportunity.

[@krystalpulsipher9837]

That moment at which you described having a physical reaction when they brought back the instruments....gave me those good musical full body chills/goosebumps. I am adding this group to my music rotation.

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

By the Way,Maria plays HUMAN BONES !

[@PennyEv4]

Listening to Heilung is an incredible experience. The ancient and primal sounds they make are mesmerising and evoke Vikings chanting. I feel like I have been meditating deeply or have gone into a trance watching/listening to them. I can't wait to see them live when they come to Australia!

[@APaganPerspective]

Maria Franz is AWESOME

[@TexLogan-du2yi]

Mesmerizing for sure! I enjoyed this.

[@Una...]

If you like this, I would highly suggest looking into Dead Can Dance (named after the instruments they play, instruments that are no longer used), and Cocteau Twins.

[@DonnachaDeLong]

Definitely DCD, Heilung have acknowledged them as an influence.

[@spacedaisy6132]

I love this group. And I love your reactions and breakdown of your thoughts about the techniques and vocal sound generation in such a technical manner. I found that fascinating, Thank you. I've subscribed :)

[@Astro-Markus]

Christopher Juul and Maria Franz also sing in the Band Songleikr. The music is flat-out Nordic folk.

[@jenmsdc3244]

I’ve seen them live 3 times in the US!!! Loved each and every experience!!! My son-in-law, who is from Hungary, got me hooked on Heilung!!! It’s more than just the music…it’s the entire performance and atmosphere. The first one was in Pittsburgh and we were standing in front of the stage surrounded by the nicest folks…it ended up feeling like an amazing collective experience shared with strangers…phenomenal!!

[@Nefville]

I recently (in the last week) found this group and now there is nothing on this Earth I want to do more than see a ritual for myself live. And I'm a metal head, this isn't my forte at all but there is just something so special about Heilung that I honestly can't even describe - like they're a key to the lock that is my soul. Unfortunately they just have a few tour dates in the US this year and nothing remotely close to me.... so 2025 I really hope or hell maybe something will come up. I have to see them.

[@goaheadskinit]

Glad this music is spreading.

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

i wonder that you havn't yet stumbled onto eivor. she is honestly the best of the best!

[@jeffmalloy8200]

Yes, Eivor Palsdottir, her song Trolabundin, 10/08/2013. And her song Falling Free (live at the Old Theater in Torshavn).

[@kimberleyhollyman90]

I love Heilung. They are amazing. Their storytelling, music, and their epic live performances are wonderful!! ❤

[@dirkjewitt5037]

Heilung is mesmerizing. I used to listen to them on my way to work. By the time I got to work, I was like a frothing berserker.

[@JamieStoklas]

Oh Dude, I know what you're talking about. In retrospect it's damn funny.

[@ironmitchel]

Im a big fan of Heilung. Watching your avaliation, made me love even more. Thnaks from Brazil

[@aleisterseverusgrey3778]

Wardruna and Aurora - Helvegen (Live) I promise you will love it.

[@nyxizanami134]

I've seen your channel pop up a few times but the moment I saw Heilung I had to actually watch. They are such a wonderful band. 'Heilung' in translation means Healing. What I love is that they capture this essence of a devotion to primordial forces. Their songs, though definitely heavily based on European shamanic folkway, call to a universal folkway that many cultures can relate to.

[@PhilH919]

Anoana is a wonderful video, both visually sound. The live performance of Anoana is also very good, with more vocalists.

[@bayberae95]

Most amazing concert I've been to! Eviør was the opening act and she has had my heart for at least 10 years. I'd definitely listen to her if you haven't already! She's insanely powerful!