Trevor Morris & Einar Selvik "Vikings Suite" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach / Opera Singer

[@miracleofsound]

I love your vids, they're a great mix of knowledge, enthusiasm and an infectious passion for art :)

[@boumahonza]

Wow, didn't expect you here Gav!

[@vde1846]

Hey, it's him!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you, Gavin! I absolutely adore your work. Thank you for making video game music exceptional!

[@nateb4543]

And hot

[@Moe-rn6bn]

Please react to miracle of sound

[@ahmeddolabah]

I've seen this guy live on an intimate concert in a fucking viking hall next to the biggest viking burial mounds in northern Europe. Unbelievable experience

[@GraveFireflys]

Thank you Elizabeth, youve done it again, stunning, epic, I grew up in King Alfred, the saxon King country, (wessex), because of the close local links we learnt a lot about the viking invasion at school and at home. I was, and still am into the stories and the legends of that time, and I've never heard a better soundtrack to those stories. Again thank you your a star.

[@billblackstarr5935]

I was going to go to Midgardsblot last year, had tickets, airfare, etc. but, then Covid happened. I really hope to make it some year soon!

[@ahmeddolabah]

@@billblackstarr5935 that's a bummer. Lucky for me I live there so I get to go every year. Its an amazing experience. Worth every penny

[@TheRealZimzy]

I was there too! Absolutely one of the best musical experiences I've had. A small, packed room with Einar performing Voluspa, is something I will never forget (and Heilung obviously, that same year). Can't wait to go back to Midgardsblot!

[@AndyTernay]

Midgardsblot! 2016? Or 2017? That was a show. Worth the trip from Texas.

[@benjaminbreeg5326]

Elizabeth, we would love a tea time interview with Einar if you could make it happen! He is such a talented artist and amazing person.

[@heatherpound8046]

I wish I could like this 2000 times! Would LOVE for this to happen!

[@ShatteringIllusions1]

I let him know, so lets see what happens

[@kjerstiva]

That would be so cool

[@drogoredsmith4854]

oh hel yes

[@Eharvey1010]

Yes please!!

[@lehtokurppa7824]

Someone pointed this out in the original video. After the performance is over it looks like Einar comes out of a trance-like state. He looks almost confused at what just happened and where he is. Pure commitment.

[@victorkreig6089]

Nah, it is both breathing technique and his body physically coming down form the strain he is putting it through. He goes through a LOT of muscles you wouldn't even think about being associated with singing when he does hi performances

[@michaelhoward9246]

I've seen other artists do this as well I believe that happens when they put so much emotion into their works I've seen the artist Arora do the same thing

[@Ahonya666]

@@michaelhoward9246 exactly, sometimes she looks like a lost child when she ends a performance

[@SebHaarfagre]

@@victorkreig6089 I don't see how your statement contradicts anything you commented on... (why the "nah"? It's true.)

[@SakiBlablabla]

I am really not surprised…he is clearly living his music 😂

[@magnilehr1489]

So this is actually a combination of two poems from the Eddas: Völuspa and Daradarljód. The lyrics are as follows (keep in mind most letter D’s in the following are actually the Icelandic letter eth and my iphones just not having it today): Völuspa part: Brædr munu berjask ok at bönum verdask, Munu systrungar sifjum spilla; Skelfr Yggdrasil askr standandi, Ymir it aldna tré, en jotunn losnar. Daradarljód part: Vindum vindum, vef darradar Thar er vé vada, vigra manna Látum eigi, líf hans faraz Eigu valkyrjur, vals um kosti. Vitt es orpit Fyr valfalli Vitt es orpit Fyr valfalli Rifs reidisky Rignir blódi!! English translation (to modern English so you don’t have to riddle out meanings) Brothers shall fight and fell one another And sisters sons shall kinship stain; Yggdrasil shakes, and shivers on high The ancient limbs, and the giant is loose; Let us now wind the web of war Where the warriors banners are forging forward Let his life not be taken; Only the Valkyries can choose the slain Blood rains From the cloudy web Blood rains From the cloudy web On the broad loom Of slaughter. Feel free to comment any corrections! My Icelandic and old Norse are not as strong as my Norwegian!

[@Kherian4393]

The translation is pretty accurate. I'd only rephrase the last bit of "Darraðarljóð", but that's mostly personal preference. Old Norse is pretty difficult to translate accurately to modern languages. Even modern Icelandic isn't accurate enough for more than an educated guess in some cases. For anyone reading through the comments looking for information on the poem themselves, I'd add that the first poem, Völuspá, is about Ragnarök; the end of the world. At least the part being sung here is. Völuspá in it's entirety is about both the creation and end of the world, as well as the known history of all in between those events. The second poem, Darraðarljóð, is from Njáls Saga. It's not actually one of the Eddas and is believed by many scholars to have been written in the 12th or 13th centuries, with the author being unknown. The part being sung here depicts a man in the Orkneys named Darraður. He finds 12 women, whom he believes to be Valkyries, who are weaving the fates of men on a loom, made of human skulls and intestines, and is fastened with swords. The women sing the poem "Darraðarljóð", and at the end of it they break the loom and ride on their way. I hope this helps anyone looking for some insight on the song and the lyrics. Also well done again on the translation above Magni.

[@magnilehr1489]

@@Kherian4393 thank you! I thought later that I wasn’t right on where Darradarljod originated but I wasn’t home to check my saga library!

[@patriciamayhew6321]

Thank you. I love your translation. So helpful to understand more of this powerful enchanting music!

[@raphael2407]

the translation is pretty accurate. Good job :-)

[@aaronsmith3018]

@@magnilehr1489 & ​ @Hjörtur Már Helgason , Thank you both! This was hugely moving for me, and as a bit of amateur historian and a total fan boy for all things Norse, the ties back to literary sources really are icing on the cake. Fantastic all around. Thank you for sharing.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Fun fact: the newest Wardruna album "Kvitravn" was also Einar's stage name when he drummed for Gorgoroth (and some other session work in the BM scene). Gaahl (former frontman of Gorgoroth) actually helped create Wardruna, and is featured in backing vocals and instrumentation on the first 2 Wardruna albums before parting ways and helping in the background studio-wise for a time. Also, Einar Selvik and Ivar Bjornsson of the band Enslaved were commissioned by the Norwegian government to create music to celebrate the anniversary of Norwegian independence, that work and the Skuggsja project with Ivar has continued along with starting a record label called By Norse, and is equally as awesome.

[@tyr5094]

oh,so cool

[@kheidal]

" that work and the Skuggsja project with Ivar" Skuggsjá was that work they did for the 200 year aniversary of the Norwegian independence. Hugsjá was the project that followed, which is a bit different, but equally awesome.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

@@kheidal Correct, I mistyped that, thanks for catching that and correcting me. Definitely all great stuff!!!

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

So cool to see how these old BM musicians have eventually been recognised by the Norwegian higher-ups.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

@@T1hitsTheHighestNote Definitely!

[@SidMassiveXM]

Einar's music is like a breath of fresh air.

[@michaelgirodat1062]

He really is. I really think he and Aurora should collab more because they play off eachother so very well. Both are wonderful on their own though.

[@richardjerkins5755]

Its like a Breath of the Wild, aight ima head out

[@caprise-music6722]

@@richardjerkins5755 lol

[@michaelgirodat1062]

@Walter Of course not. I was going off their performance of Helvegen where, in my opinion, their voices work really well together and I would like to hear them sing together more. I don't care what style or that they do different styles from eachother normally. That really doesn't matter because I really enjoy that performance.

[@SidMassiveXM]

@Walter corrected the comment, cheers 👍👍👍

[@TheMarizanebogdan]

Also, lets acknowledge the fact that Tina Guo is fantastic. This woman can just clap her hands and still would sound amazing and wonderful.

[@JimPekarek]

I was a huge fan of her before I realized she plays the new Wonder Woman theme, and then I loved her music even more. Tina Guo is incredible.

[@TheMarizanebogdan]

@@JimPekarek Yes, in that WW theme her Electric Cello sounds like a guitar, it's so badass. Tina is an amazing musician, every colaboration she does enhances the original music.

[@intron1353]

@@TheMarizanebogdan She played a few songs with Sabaton (metal band) during a festival 2019. She play's one of the guitar solos on her electric cello and it sounds great.

[@TheMarizanebogdan]

@@intron1353 I know, she played with them at Wacken \m/ Like I said before, she can do no wrong, she's incredible.

[@flagg47]

Interesting performance. Einar looks like some kind of viking time traveler who just happened to appear in the middle of a modern concert hall and decided to join the show. Beautiful contrast between classical instruments and raw nordic singing

[@victorkreig6089]

He looks like a skald, that's what they looked like, he also prefers being barefoot to shoes or boots

[@scray00]

I’ve often said this. At the end of the song it’s almost like he wakes up and doesn’t know where he is. Absolutely amazing that the music does that to him even though he’s the one singing.

[@5666dave]

Well said mate well said

[@5666dave]

Well said mate well said

[@skyz6708]

22:25 He was so deep into the music that it took him a few moments to come back to reality.

[@martinhorecky2801]

As Einar sings, I feel the presence of ancient gods and legends come to life. May Odin bless you.

[@The_Seal77]

I may not understand the words he is singing, but my soul know, my soul knows...

[@OSSY17]

Oden shall bless every scandinavian soul and freja will give us love and happiness whom dwell in Scandinavia 🤘🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@danishviking1919]

I know exactly how you feel. Me too man.

[@thogameskanaal]

Einar is one of the most sincere, real, honest and down to earth men, and you can tell by his singing voice; it's genuine! So touching and moving. He makes me think of a responsible father fighting everyday for his child's well-being, Viking style :p

[@フレドリク]

This is a remix you may say of a Wardruna song called Voluspa. That song in turn is an excerpt of the poem Voluspa a 66 verse poem from the 9th century detailing the death of the world (Ragnarök) and the rebirth of the world. That poem is written in the Norse rhyming style where many of the words in a sentence begins with the same letter. If you listen for it you can hear it.

[@raphael2407]

this, and they mixed in a stanza of Darraðarljóð from Njáls Saga.

[@waynebernitt2806]

Thank you for the insight in to to piece. Its great to have some context.

[@davidlfort]

Rhyming at the start of words is called alliteration.

[@SebHaarfagre]

Just being a pedantic here and gonna say that it's not a "remix" but a composition; with elements from Voluspa.

[@NeptunesHorses5909]

The video for "Volupsa" is wonderful as well; from album "Skald" (bard) it is Einar accompanying himself and the length of some vocal notes is remarkable.

[@caniaventura4424]

There is something very important in Nordic music and it is that sound of the exalations, it is the representation of Odin himself, because when Odin created humans the first thing he gave them was the breath

[@johnforsyth7987]

Elizabeth continues to takes us to new places in the world of music. Looking forward to it.

[@richardthacker6]

I had the absolute privilege to see Wardruna in Dallas in 2022. Einar played this for us to close out the evening. The entire experience awoke something inside and changed me forever.

[@seanmurphy637]

Another great performance from Einar is his performance with the German folk group Faun. Their live performance of the song Odin is fantastic.

[@JC-Denton]

Good one! This Band is definitely a candidate for her to review. I bet she will like it... :)

[@Andy_from_de]

I saw that live on stage. It was a hypnotizing!

[@jcmadcat82]

I was just going to recommend that one

[@jo_g.germany]

That performance, like 'Helvegen' with Aurora, is a quasi- religious experience. And I am saying that as someone who gives a damn on any bloody religion!

[@jwalldal]

Totally agree 😁👍

[@lehtokurppa7824]

Wonderful man. Paved the way for the now very relevant and popular genre of ancient Nordic and Germanic folk music. Still remains utterly humble and down to earth.

[@seanmurphy637]

I love this performance and can't wait to watch it with you Elizabeth. This is going to be epic.

[@hspain617]

I've had the privilege to see Tina Guo perform live as part of Hans Zimmer's traveling outdoor concerts, and she was amazing. In case you didn't know, she's the one behind the iconic theme for the recent Wonder Woman movies.

[@tosvus]

She is also super-nice! :)

[@TeenerTim]

The first time I saw Tina Quo was in this Joe Bonamassa video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epCsg6F6rt6Jr8k

[@jamescooper2687]

I love how your face embodies what you are feeling / hearing from a song hahaha Been listening to this for years now. And its amazingly well orchestrated and really captures what it wants to tell you. Chakras were exploded , what a epic piece of art.

[@falnfenix]

I'm only just coming across this, and your reaction to the drumming on the cellos matches mine EVERY SINGLE TIME I listen to this. Just huge grins every time. I love this arrangement of the Vikings Suite. It's the thing that made me decide to see Wardruna in concert last year (finally, after it was pushed off twice due to the pandemic). If you ever have an opportunity to see them, TAKE IT. It's an experience. I had two friends who went with me completely unaware of what they were getting themselves into, and both promptly bought music afterward. One of them ended up grinning after the second song and held that grin through the whole show...he didn't anticipate enjoying it at all.

[@laurahigdon4741]

The black metal connection is deep. Einar (Kvitrafn) and Gaahl were both members of Gorgoroth. They founded Wardruna with Lindy Fay Hella. Einar's music and Wardruna are, well, a bit different from Gorgoroth, but the connection is apparent once you've immersed yourself in black metal for a bit.

[@21boomslang]

Never knew how to pronounce that: Kvitrafn.

[@tabiabias]

@@21boomslang The closest to an english pronunciation would be "quit-rav", the "u" should be pronounced more like a "v" and an "a" as the "u" in "drum". Depending on the Norwegian dialect, the ending "n" is sometimes silent.

[@ovfireovvoid7526]

This is my favorite rendition of the Voluspa. It is the prophecy of Ragnarok as spoken in the Poetic Eddas. Here Einar details the shaking of Yggdrasil, the fall into immorality of man and kin, and the giants being unleashed.

[@ThatOldMan2112]

This looks interesting. I'm more of an old school hard/progressive rock guy, so this will be something different for me. I think I first saw Elizabeth doing a reaction of a rock song I liked when it showed up in the suggestion row on the right while watching another reaction by Lost In Vegas. I stuck around for the sheer joy of watching emotions written so expressively across her face, and in the process have heard some really cool stuff I probably would not have been exposed to otherwise.

[@briancollis1809]

I'll echo that too. Discovered a whole bunch of stuff through this channel :)

[@TNJenni42]

I love her reactions. I’m introduced to many different artists watching her. Unlike most other react videos I’ve seen she breaks down all the little things she is hearing and seeing. So glad I found her channel

[@jeffstumpf9129]

@@TNJenni42, most other reactors aren't classically trained singers, much less professional singers. For instance, she enjoys what I enjoy, but I have no idea how it is done, and what it takes to do it. Other trained professional vocalists are also excellent reactors/analysts/coaches/teachers on KZbin. You might be surprised by how many Opera singers appreciate other genres just because they love great music.

[@ThatOldMan2112]

@@jeffstumpf9129 I also like the way Tara Simon breaks down the mechanics of how people are singing.

[@byggloket2590]

Same!

[@ivanv9962]

I'm so happy you do this analysis! The whole performance is so beautiful and awesome but moreover I really LOVE Einars Voice and its so joyfull to see how you react to his voice and analyze him. His voice is so unique to me, besides it is so beautiful how he really >feel< while he sings. At the end Einar looks like if he totally has forgotten where he is and need a few seconds to find back to the audiance. I hope we will see a lot more reaction & analysis from you with Einars performances. Thank you!!

[@missron80]

I’ve been obsessed with this performance for about two years now. He is the most incredible musician. The passion and emotion he can put into his music just astounds me and his talent blows me away. I am so pleased I stumbled across him a couple years ago and that others love him as much.

[@scray00]

I listen to this over and over and over. It never gets old and rejuvenates my soul. You’ll find yourself doing the same I’m sure. It’s got so many layers to listen too.

[@magnilehr1489]

At 4:00 you say he’s playing the tagelharpa. He’s actually playing a Kravik Lyre in the beginning. Towards the end he transitions to a Tagelharpa, think it may be a bass tagelharpa but I’m not entirely sure on that.

[@sombraarthur]

Spot on, in both cases!

[@jaydonosborne398]

I figured that was a tagelharpa, but didn't want to look like an idiot. Thanks!

[@Bullski123]

Its not a bass taglharpa,those have longer string length ,this is the finnish jouhikko variant of a taglharpa.

[@Isosceles87]

My absolute favorite part of watching Elizabeth is watching her get her fix, as an amazing vocalist/performance like this is her Drug of choice and rightly so! Been watching for forever and it has always brought me joy and so much entertainment to see this lol. Just as an aside I can totally relate, Keep rocking :)

[@TheViralInfekT]

Voluspá is just a really beautiful song. Can't get enough of it. It speaks directly to my soul. Terrific.

[@JacobMinger]

Something about this music sends shivers down my spine and just speaks to me on an emotional level. Even if I don’t understand a word of what’s being sung. I’ve always found myself drawn to Viking history and Norse mythology. Maybe it’s the Swedish part of my heritage.

[@btaos1625]

Its like listening to a painting...its takes you back in time. Wonderful.

[@jarsqui]

I get chocked up every time I hear this composition. No idea about the lyrics, just emotional.

[@TheArchangel911]

To quote the Pick of Destiny, that was like electric dynamite

[@ianwatson3625]

What about African music Giddes and Namadingo I found it quite by accident but feel in love with it yours sincerely Ian Watson. Keep up the good work ❤️👍

[@FrutieRoxxi]

This mans voice sends chills up my spine

[@HeavyRulezz]

Einar from another world. I've listen alot of singers in my life,BUT this man ( half god idk xD ) just sending me in a trance. I can listen to his every song and never get bored or think about something els except his vocie. Try his new songs from WARDRUNA,you won't regret

[@FifthOfNovember_Original]

YES! I have been waiting for this! Einar's music is otherwordly!

[@jwalldal]

Oh, finally :D Really looking forward to this one. :) Wardruna and Einar are from my hometown, and I was at their concert in Bergen a couple of years ago, where Aurora joined on Helvegen. I think you already have react to that one :)

[@Andy_from_de]

Elizabeth has already reacted to Helvegen with Aurora already, that was her first encounter with Einar.

[@sombraarthur]

I lived at Bergen in 2016... Missed a couple of Wardruna concerts, and BOY how I am ashamed of such. Have to go back to Bergen and watch it. By the way, Bergen is THE best city in the world.

[@jenniferchoate5600]

Personally, Einar's voice sounded a lot like Marko's (Nightwish) in that he has a bit of a natural primal distortion that is very ethnic and folk-y that makes it almost impossible to not listen to and enjoy it. I loved this song and I'll definitely add it to my playlist!

[@hendrisi2929]

After Einar, i hope you return to react & analysis Eivor. She is incredible..

[@goulash75]

I haven't seen Elizabeth geek out this much for ages! Lovin' it.

[@raresmocanu1743]

His songs with Ivar Bjornson are great too. Skuggsja especially. They have two albums, the first is more rock oriented, the second a lighter folk.

[@matthewcowell]

The title song is so amazing

[@thewal1ofsleep]

I really like the second one, Hugsja, better. It still has some of the rock elements from the first one, but the music just feels far more complete. The Skuggsja album is still really good, but it feels a bit disjointed. To my ears, Hugsja feels like a more cohesive album.

[@AronLeonard]

I love Einar, his voice is gorgeous. Also I was lucky enough to stand next to him during Jorvik Viking festival a few years ago before he came on to the field during the battle to sing a poem 😃

[@trajan8474]

I perked up a bit when you mentioned "Dragon Age: Inquisition". Some of the most moving music I've ever heard comes from games I've played over the years.

[@hawkins347]

It brings me so much joy that she's a gamer!

[@ems7448]

I gave the video a like just for that mention, lol. Love the Inquisition soundtrack, I think that some of the tracks like In Hushed Whispers and Lost Elf Theme are exceptional.

[@AuthorRobMyloVazquez]

I listen to this song almost daily, and the energy, strength and beauty that it exudes makes me literally cry. His voice is masterful!

[@spinni9768]

Finally someone hears what i hear too! Its pure emotion! I always start sweating and my hearts starts pounding when I listen to this performance. Its so... so unique, full of energy and power!

[@saramngr]

Considering his pagan/animistic background, I think this particular performance is one of the best examples that magic does exist. Einar holds so much magic and energy that he's able to transport even through a screen. Everytime I have seen him perform live, it gave me a rollercoaster of emotions! He's definitely my top favourite artist!

[@Doppeldropper]

Einar is on higher level of music genre for sure, you kick ass Einar 🤘😁👍 "Völuspa" is one of his songs worth checking out too - For starters 🙂

[@hakon_dlc]

Great song for sure, it's the first piece in this vid as well

[@Doppeldropper]

@@hakon_dlc ah, yes, you're right, I was thinking this one 🙂: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJO3aamwjZmmkLs

[@theyonlycomeoutwhenitsquiet]

This is a song that invokes every portion of the Eddas that I know of. The lore, the passion, the rage, the resignation, the doleful certainty of fate. This is a piece that should be required listening. This is why I keep coming back to Nordic stories, influences, and music, because these are the emotional responses that they trigger. I'm glad to have been shown this. Thank you Elizabeth. I now feel a need to go reread a saga. Just as an outlet. Or listen to metal.

[@bartoszrebelski8571]

Ending is awesome, Einar looked like he was in some kind of trance...

[@_girlinspace_9736]

I just keep coming back to this reaction time and time again. I love this whole performance, but your reaction to it is fantastic.

[@eduardobenassi3072]

Great choice! I recommend adding "Raido" to your list, one of my favorite Wardruna songs.

This concert is one the best production that i see in my life! Einar Selvik is a genius musician.

[@Koyaanissquatsi]

Yes! I'm delighted that you reacted to this , this song gives me goosebumps every time :D. Einar's passion for Viking history is visibly oozing out of him. Much love from Belgium! PS: I dig the Lilith statue, can't wait for D4!

[@TheDarkXn]

I didn't recommend this but I knew it would inevitably come up and I have been waiting for it. Thank you so much for finally doing this video! 😬🖤

[@Calirohe]

Ooooh, Elizabeth reviewing Einar's Voluspa, this is going to be a treat

[@МихаилАлешин-х7б]

When i first time heard this, i have an eargasm. And i still have. That was awesome chose, Elizabeth :)

[@brandonelkin3166]

The Show Vikings was so good first 4 seasons I miss that show

[@Zmormac]

I love how excited you get about the science behind why you find something so great! It helps me see new things about songs I've taken for granted. Your passion for music is very contagious.

[@omega1231]

To follow up on the request i made for Valravn: I don't think anyone has actually reacted to this band yet, it's one of the bands that started this wave of modern interpretations of scandinavian folk music, atleast i would say, arguable Sorten Muld did it first by mixing folk music and techno, but some of the live performers for Heilung came from this band, including Christopher Juul obviously. They have an album of more traditional folk music, but with very good production and then they have an album that mixes electronica and folk music, and then their third album was original music, i would say anyone of them are very good, the more pure folk music one was their first and therefore the production is not as good as the other two, but still very good. I can recommend either 'Svend i Rosengaard', or 'Fuglar' from their original music. You could also react to 'Kraka' which is the Danish version of the story of Aslaug meeting Ragnar, but honestly any of their music would do.

[@pawelpm100]

It was amazing performance and whole concert. I have pleasure to watch it live in Cracov, which is my family town.

[@brettgunn3914]

I love how your nerdom continues to manifest, and that your passion for voice really come across! You should check out SKÁLD another Nordic group, she has a great voice and there are some fascinating video portrayals.

[@leifhietala8074]

"He would make a great bard."

[@Andy_from_de]

A Skald, to be more precise.

[@Nathan-ny7kh]

he should go to the bards college in solitude

[@vilkar9649]

He would, and yall would make for a fun campaign.

[@sonnyg4792]

Looking forward to this, Einar is incredible

[@Pennyficent]

Awww I love your reaction, the way you give your point of view and how you put your hands together, your smile... So sweet!

[@ZackBasson]

Amazing. Never seen this before... Def gonna watch it many times now... This music just shakes the soul

[@petersara5702]

your explanation of this piece made the music and song 100 times better than i would have appreciated with my understanding, THANKYOU

[@darinfields4238]

As your Patreon folks no doubt noted, the opening is from Völuspá. A really beautiful solo performance of it by Einar is the Live at Castlefest Winter Edition from 2016. That simple haunting repeating pattern and the intense emotion he packs into his voice. Check it out.

[@backyardrailroader]

That was fantastic! I bet that you are going to listen to it a few more times straight through. Love your reaction to it all.

[@michaelgirodat1062]

I'm glad you have returned to Einar. He's a personal favourite and I love listening to his music and watching him in interviews. For more Norwegian-related artists, (excluding Aurora because I will always recommend more Aurora as she is just a magical, wonderful creature who makes life better by existing) you should definitely check out Katrine's ethereal vocals in Kalandra, particularly Brave New World from their Kulturkirken Jakob video (which is a beautifully haunting and powerful telling of Huxley's novel) also Virkelighetens Etterklang, particularly their performance from Auerbach, Germany. The song is in Norwegian, so have some lyrics handy, but the song mixed with the setting make for a stunning video. Anywho, ha det bra og tusen takk :) Keep up the great work.

[@MIKEYC123]

It never gets old I can listen to that over and over again beautiful

[@Andy_from_de]

This will be glorious. So much to nerd out about!

[@JBKNL]

Youre one of the people one can press the like button without hearing a word yet. Always good good videos! Am really curious about your reaction to this. I love this video/song!! Goosebumps within 10secs. I love how he keeps the music simple and he sings this so poeticly. Such a beatiful clear voice. He's a hero! Then when they use their expensive instruments as drums.... crazy!! So awesome. Great reaction as always Mrs. Always great to see you excited about music ❤

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thanks JBK!

[@ImFrantic]

I love Einar's music. My fav piece would be "Snake Pit Poetry" I guess. It's the song that got played in Vikings at a certain happening with Ragnar Loðbrok, which I don't want to spoil for people who haven't watched the series :D

[@sombraarthur]

Come on, Ragnar dying on the snake pit is already spoiled by the music name, and for centuries of history. How much more can people be "spoiled", if what happened is DANISH HISTORY?

[@ImFrantic]

@@sombraarthur Not everybody who's watching the series knows a thing about danish history. I mean I started watching Vikings not knowing that it was based on historical Events. I only realized later on. And even tho there's "Snake Pit" in the title the lyrics and the tilte itself tell nothing about Ragnar. The lyrics don't even mention a snake pit If I remember correctly ^^

[@sombraarthur]

​@@ImFrantic the whole music does not mention Ragnar either, but we all know how he died, as it is written in the Sagas. So, Snake Pit Poetry is already a dead give away, when you mentioned. Danish (or Viking) history is an even bigger dead give away. The series itself, at its first seasons says on the opening that their characters were based on historical characters and the series is based on historical events.

[@modernwench]

I love watching your facial reactions to the music. I feel clued into something I don't pick up on, so I start listening harder, and then you go back and explain what we just discovered. It is helpful, and entertaining, and please don't stop. (unless you want to. artists are not machines, after all. thank you for all you give.)

[@juliannagoodwin2875]

I love Trevor Morris. He’s worked on The Tudors and Downton Abbey (I think he did DA). He’s an amazing composer. He’s so underrated.

[@johnnyeproductions]

This makes me think of the show Vikings... and it's over now. That saddens me to no avail. This song gives me chills EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!!!!!

[@koonfoxmusic1472]

im enjoying the Vikings Valhalla offshoot "sequel"

[@traceygelner2682]

Here are the lyrics and translation. From Voluspa Bræðr munu berjask ok at bönum verðask, munu systrungar sifjum spilla; Skelfr Yggdrasils askr standandi, ymr it aldna tré, en jötunn losnar." From Darraðarljoð Vindum, vindum vef Darraðar, þars vé vaða vígra manna; látum eigi líf hans farask, eígu valkyrjur vals of kosti. Vítt es orpit fyr valfalli rifs reiðiský. Rignir blóði; Translation Voluspa Brothers shall fight and fell each other, And sisters' sons shall kinship stain; Yggdrasil shakes, and shiver on high The ancient limbs, and the giant is loose. Weaving, weaving the web of spears [war], where they wander brave men [warriors]; we will not let his life be lost, the Valkyries hold this choice. "See! warp is stretched For warriors' fall, Lo! weft in loom 'Tis wet with blood;

[@brickshotted]

His music is like living thru an epic, it's empowering, powerful and enchanting at the same time.

[@jeffturner2975]

I love Trevor Morris' work on the Dragonage Inquisition soundtrack - amazing! Can't wait for this one!

[@blackforestsociety824]

This modern era of video and music which brings a chance that almost any performance is being recorded, somehow has allowed the listener and the viewer a unique opportunity. We are able to experience unique moments in a performers life that they will most likely never experience again. There is no doubt that this is such a moment for Einar as watching the ending you can see it in his expression, and how he almost seems to be coming out of trance as well. Your performance of Marten aller Arten is another example as well, as I believe you said you can only perform in that competition once. I've gotten to experience this as a personal moment a couple times in my life on much smaller scale, but it is something in music and video that when I stubble across it that I am ripped open emotionally in the best way possible.

[@kheidal]

Einar's skaldic version of "Völuspá" is amazing, just Einar and his harp. As for the lyrics for it, he took various stanzas from the poem. Some from the start, some from the middle and some from the end. He was once asked if he would ever record the entire poem, to which he laughed and said "I would love to! But it's like 66 stanzas, so I'm not sure if I could manage to remember them all." I won't give up hope, but I understand if he never does it :P But I would highly recommend some of the songs off Wardruna's latest album "Kvitravn"!

[@tkondor]

So happy that you did another Einar Selvik reaction video, this one is my personal favorite from him. Just before Covid hit, I even bought a ticket for Wardruna in the London Royal Festival Hall, which of course got postponed all the way to 2022. During the lockdowns I was always able to watch the channel's Live videos, reactions, and other videos as well. Now that I am working, sadly, I am unable to do this...I can only watch some of Elizabeth's reaction after the fact, less and less time, and I feel bad about it, because I do support this channel, wish I could do more. I haven't even been on Discord for months now... So I poured myself a big glass of Auchentoshan American Oak, with a couple of ice cubes, and I am looking forward to spend some time with Elizabeth's heart warming and awesome reaction video. :)

[@maciejwinnicki7007]

I've listened to a couple of Wardruna albums so I knew what to expect, but I've never seen this live performance, and it totally kicks arse!

[@kevinhenry68]

Thank you for reacting to this! I love every single second of this performance. It gives me chills and makes my chest swell with emotion. Einar's and Tina's passion and energy while performing this are extraordinary. I'm a metal head (Dio!) but this may be the greatest thing I've ever heard. I've loved this song for a while now and it introduced me to the goddess known as Tina Guo!

[@seanmurphy637]

And since I'm still here early I'm going to just keep going. Please also watch Eivor perform her song Falling Free, live at the Old Theater in Torshavn. Another vocal masterpiece. 😁

[@DrSkeff]

Second this recommendation.

[@Runedthings]

Oooh yes please!

[@Bjoernsson85]

Vikings! One of the best series ever produced! Einar Selvik's music accompanies this series from the beginning to its grand finale!

[@curbstomp3126]

This music speaks to my bones.

[@jeremymatthies726]

WOW!!! 🤯 I must say that this blew me away completely. Being of ancestrally Scottish highlander decent on one side of the family and Scandinavian decent on the other, I felt a part of me totally resonated with this song (performance). I had to go back and watch the performance again.....just WOW. A call to arms??? 👀😁 Once again Elizabeth, you have so wowed me with your picks. Love it. Keep up the awesome work you do.

[@melissacosta8936]

Hello Elizabeth! If I may leave a suggestion keeping with the nordic mood, there’s a Myrkur’s cover of a King Diamond’s song that would be interesting for you to listen to.

[@Maria-l4m7n]

Awesome performance, love Einar epic voice, love your reaction, thank you for this great video and your work ! 🤗

[@glyph5090]

Thank you Elizabeth, for listening to this beautiful piece.

[@HawkqOjOp]

Einar looks so out of character when he sort of smiles at the end LOL! What? Warriors in battle don't smile. Makes it precious. So many different sounds I don't know how you took it all on, Elizabeth, but did a wonderful and engaging job! Powerful piece of music invokes crazy contemporary period-type emotions. REQUEST (15th time ha ha): Jack Savoretti "Breaking the Rules (Live Acoustic)"

[@jeronougues]

Now that I've seen and know you like this, I bet you would love Ramin Djawadi's work, he's done great scores, or maybe even the full score (or parts of) of The Witcher 3 by Marcin Przybyłowicz, the latter has a lot of typical western european folk elements to it. Great reaction as always, love it!!

[@shmiichael]

I loved vikings so much , still busy with the last 4 or 5 episodes . this uploads timing is perfect

[@epicmage82]

Yes!!! This performance is amazing!

[@KeijiGer]

Great Reaction i love the scores of Trevor Morris & Einar is just unique as a Singer - Thank you Madame you have lighten up my day!

[@alphacause]

Einar Selvik's "Snake Pit Poetry (skaldic mode)" really demonstrates his vocal abilities the best. There is little background instrumentation and there are no background vocalists. Hence, it allows you to hear his voice more in isolation. Please do an analysis of that song.

[@rickjames2043]

My goose bumps had goose bumps!! I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THAT PIECE!!!

[@michasz9038]

Absolutely loving to see your reactions! They have so much energy in it, the enjoyment is contagious. :D If you want to go some deeper into folk music (slavic) I can recommend you percival (they did the score for witcher 3 game), the song laboratory or sutari (they are a polish group inspired by Latvian traditional singing) :)

[@kmiogreen6715]

Really glad you're reviewing this masterpiece, it just deserve every bit of attention in the world. Definitly one of the rare video on youtube i come back over and over again. Keep the good work :)