We React to Wardruna and AURORA "Helvegen" Live

[@madelen9279]

I’m just gonna say it, we’re all talking about Aurora being a queen, but can we talk about Einar being an absolute KING

[@ms8shot]

More like a God walking the earth :)

[@lebronjames5711]

@@ms8shot son of ragnar

[@whiskeytraga3473]

i only listen to him she is just an invite ...don't take this wrong ...i heard the song before ...without her and i love it just because of his voice ...he is amazing !!!!!!!!!! my opinion

[@madelen9279]

@@whiskeytraga3473 Agree :) and Linda Fay of course.

[@vivianp5962]

That dude is good looking !

[@torilmjelvasaatvedt697]

Hel is not hell, but the realm of death in norse mythology. It's where those who don't go to Valhalla go when they die 🙂 Love your Aurora reactions!

[@aenorist2431]

Its also pretty hellish, though its unclear how much of a christian influence that is. Or maybe more hades, with extra ice.

[@Thomas-fb1hb]

Well, they could also go to Freyas Hall "Folkvagn". Odin and Freya shared the fallen on the battlefield 50/50.

[@martinskau1413]

It’s not hellish. It’s not a place for punishment.

[@Ahris22]

Well, the word 'Hell' is derived from 'Hel', it was passed on when the north was christened but the meaning changed since everything 'pagan' became associated with the devil. The Hel of norse mythology was not a place of punishment but rather an Asgard with less prestige. :)

[@havtor007]

@@aenorist2431 The concept of Hell did not exist in Christianity until the 1600s. (you went to purgatory than to heaven it was the time in purgatory that was changed by how good of a person you were) Hel is the daughter of Loki the place is where the people who did not die honourable went to.

[@BestBryFar]

If you wish to try more Nordic style music. I would HIGHLY suggest Heilung. Krigsgaldr, In Maidjan, Traust, Svanrand are stand outs to me. Bands like Heilung, Wadruna and Skald are excellent music for playing in the background.

[@Ithindir]

Good suggestion. Additionally, I'd recommend to choose Heilung's life versions - they are WAY better in my opinion. To be honest - the whole life show - LIFA - is worth watching (and reacting to? : )).

[@BestBryFar]

@@Ithindir Oh, I completely agree. LIFA is as beautiful as it is amazing. Krigsgaldr and In Maidjan are better live. Traust and Svanrand are better, to me, from the album.

[@HunterSentinel]

Agreed! Should definitely react to this song!

[@simongiles9749]

I'd add Kati Ran, particularly the live version of Suurin.

[@serbanindigo689]

And don't forget about Danheim!

[@HunterSentinel]

In Nordic mythology HEL was JUST the land of the dead. Just the land of the dead. It was not good or evil, but an end to your physical life.

[@VaknarOfeigr]

In paganism, the concept of good and evil does not exist, it is a purely monotheistic concept (Semitic religion).

[@danieledstrom5777]

@@VaknarOfeigr Heaven and Hell as places of reward and punishment was born of Christianity in the Roman Empire. Before the Christianization of the Germanic/Norse tribes hell was referred to as Hades (from Greek myth). Classic catholic BS of converting people by including their local traditions into the catholic faith, they did the same in South America.

[@zerazara]

Helheim was a dark underworld similar to the underworld of Hades in Greek Mythology. So naturally the romans spreading Christianity to Nordic and Germanic people must have gotten something lost in translation when using word associations for "Gehenna/Sheol/Øake of Fire". Actually not sure if they even have a good word in the original Hebrew scriptures for the judeo/christian "underworld". But Hel/Hell ain't it. It were borrowed same way as with use of "Hades".

[@adderallsenpai]

@@zerazara helheim was introduced with Christianity. Hel the daughter of Loki resides in Niflheim.

[@Peatingtune]

@@danieledstrom5777 The concept of afterlife realms of reward and punishment actually predate Christianity (and were probably borrowed and adapted by Abrahamic monotheism). For example, Neraka in various Indian faiths is described as a realm of torment where people expiate their sins. The Egyptian Middle Kingdom cult of Osiris believed souls were judged and that righteous people were sent to the "Heavenly Reed Fields" while the sinful were sent to a lake of fire. There actually is very little in Christianity or monotheism that is original. The stories and concepts can be found in other, older cultures and belief structures.

[@Deevoo90]

I was at this concert in my hometown in Bergen, Norway! Wardruna is an absoulutely fantastic band! The addition of Aurora on this track makes it even better.

[@Khan_Mert]

I'm passionated with it... Use at my workouts

[@Boudicaisback]

This song is about dying in a meaningful way so that you are remembered, and how Odin's eye is watching

[@Doorsofprcptn]

You should've done this with the lyrics, partly because of the misunderstanding of hel. It makes the song so much more emotional.

[@jamesdavis4598]

Turning on CC with this source video yield English lyrics.

[@patrickvangelder6943]

America has cultural history and we owe a lot to America, yet Europe has Cultural History so deep and ancient it could be enriching for Americans.

[@franciscopeirat8395]

Odin is watching the nine worlds sitting on his Hildskhalf, hásæti, and listening, so proud!

[@Crux4nsata]

Hel is in charge of the "9 realms". See Gylfaginning verse. 34.

[@lorddoinkus9912]

Hail to the old Gods my friend

[@VaknarOfeigr]

Dýrð sé Óðinn, faðir allra.

[@kippys1]

Love AURORA's contribution to this! She really is a viking queen!

[@rokeim]

Theres a different live version they did in a cave. The acoustics are the bomb! And it has subtitles;) I suggest watching it off camera later

[@WhiteTiger333]

I was impressed by how strongly Aurora sang at the last sung verse to match Einar's strong voice.

[@lil_weasel219]

volume doesnt vary by gender, in fact the loudest fukers are the likes of Maria Sharapova. it's just a pitch difference and difference in mannerisms

[@UltimaSRi]

Hel is the godess of the dead! She lives in Niflheim. Helheim is the name of realm of the dead - sometimes shortened Hel.

[@jfolks9567]

Wrong Hel is the ruler of Helheim

[@UltimaSRi]

@@jfolks9567 from wiki/Heimskringla: ..."In the Poetic Edda, Prose Edda, and Heimskringla, Hel is referred to as a daughter of Loki. In the Prose Edda book Gylfaginning, Hel is described as having been appointed by the god Odin as ruler of a realm of the same name, located in Niflheim. In the same source, her appearance is described as half blue and half flesh-coloured and further as having a gloomy, downcast appearance."...

[@mardtdevisser1189]

@@jfolks9567 hel is the daughter of loki helheim was guarded not ruled by a great spirit eagle

[@delwhin]

Anything by Eniar. He is an amazing composer. He did most of the scores to the Tv show Vikings. I agree with others you should check out Heilung they do throat singing of the Nordic style. Since you love HU i think you might dig these guys as well. They also do a campfire style set up but get way more into the Mythology. Another really interesting band is Arstidir they are Icelandic.

[@Khan_Mert]

I feel the emotion, I feel the fire burning inside me when I hear this. I have a connection with my soul. A blessing to have this artists

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Wardruna,Aurora,Heilung,Eivør Pálsdóttir are mentioned....let me add some more : Sigur Ros (Island),Skáld (France),Kati Rán (Netherlands),Dead Can Dance (Ireland/Australia),Faun (Germany),Lindy Fay Hella (Norway-regular Wardruna Member,Solo under her own name)......

[@davidhonnay1540]

Great list, may I suggest also Anilah, Danheim and Leidungr

[@rpmrockpunkmetaloslo2059]

Sólstafir (Iceland) Hamfred, Tyr (faroe Islands) Myrkur (Denmark)

[@heidifarstadkvalheim4952]

God pronounced your - rrr!!! . 👍 - gjallarbrui is the bridge between the life her and the place off the gods. The last bit was from Håvamål ( The speak from the highest- Odin) . Best wishes from Bergen Norway 🇳🇴- stay safe ❤️

[@torekristoffersen176]

vi elsker Norge! Familien min er fra Bergen! ❤️🇳🇴

[@A.J.EspinalMusic]

Yes... Heilung please.

[@DaLander]

I support this strongly. "Heilung" is the name of the band and is the German word for healing. They have a YT channel with the same name. Would recommend any live performance on their channel, but would suggest to start with "Heilung | LIFA - In Maidjan LIVE" (watch?v=kmWTZ3KfnXE) or "Heilung | LIFA - Krigsgaldr LIVE" (watch?v=QRg_8NNPTD8). Then proceed for example with "Heilung | LIFA - Alfadhirhaiti LIVE" (watch?v=2wy-W-pYlds).

[@KarolineThePagan]

To me it actually gives off an ancient, Viking, and spiritual vibes. I am a religious and spiritual person and I love how the music gives off spiritual, ancient, and Viking vibes.

[@bixxix3896]

Germanic / Norse tribes ❤️

[@Mortatus67]

Great choice, Wardrune :) Heilung, another great band live, is an experience of it's own :) Krigsgaldr or In Maidjan would be a good start. Another suggestion would be Nytt Land "Song of the Kazym Goddess". The official video is beautiful.

[@teslatech8914]

Heilung!!

[@Grimfaxe]

You mentioned God of War, you guys should listen to Eivør - Trøllabundin. She is featured in some of the music you hear in God of War :) what she does with her voice is nothing short of magical!

[@KatJaguar1122]

YES!!

[@karlisselhardt7515]

Agreed! Recommend the black and white video.

[@mortenrlling8148]

Hi girls, Helvegen means The Way to Hel, or The Path of Death: www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/wardruna/helvegen.html Wardruna's Einar Selvik has composed the music for HBO's Vikings, and the game Assassin's Creed Valhalla (to be released later this year). His favourite language is Old norse (norrønt) - used in Scandinavia, Iceland etc 7th-15th century, I recently heard in a radio interview with NRK (norwegian broadcasting). Still I'm waiting for more reacts to yet another norwegian - Angelina Jordan... :)

[@aenorist2431]

And no doubt we should ask Dr. Jackson Crawford just how bad Einar is butchering the pronounciation.

[@annawho2220]

@@aenorist2431 I would say that einar is better than him xD english is soooo much further away than norwegian

[@sonofthesea3298]

Wardruna caught the interest of the people behind the massive production of The Vikings,and they used several of the bands songs in that tv serie. Ubisoft not long after headhunted them into making the main soundtrack for Assassins Creed Valhalla. So next time you hear music in AC Valhalla,it might just be Wardruna. 5:37 Thats a Lur btw,Norways oldest and longest instrument. Its tracable back to the bronze age. In length its abit similar to the Didgeridoo from Australia. It was used to warn the village of an upcoming attack,or to make the warriors ready for battle,but it was also used in social settings,like saluting the crowning of a new king,a marriage etc. It can be a really beautiful sound,but also a seriously intimidating sound for people approaching the village. If you ever heard the movie with Antonio Banderas called The 13th Warrior,you will hear the Lur on a few occasions. Then you know a funfact not everyone knows.

[@Raijin-RyuX24]

I am really glad that you reviewed this and took some time to read a little about the song. As another commented, Hel is not Hell, but a realm in the mythology and Einar has written for tv and gaming. Yep, Hel was mentioned in the latest God of War game too (Great game btw). Awesome review. If you enjoyed this (song gives me chills) maybe check out a group called Heilung. Similar sonically and even lyrically and just as popular as Wardruna (in my opinion anyway). Thanks as always. Stay safe.

[@gitouttamyway7611]

Kalandra did the BEST cover of Helvegen, give it a listen.

[@albuquerqueaerialimagery6133]

Ladies you are great, I appreciate the fact you listened first, then spoke.

[@human-qp1mf]

My son turned me on to this song. I think we played it a thousand times BOTH WITH TEARS IN OUR EYES. HES A VETERAN. Beautiful song. I love the video. POWERFUL!

[@DyGouka]

I went from France to London just to see a Wardruna performance, and as you said, the fanbase is incredible, very passionate about the work they do and there talent of course, and you realy noticed that fans come to enjoy the performance, and not wasting this moment by filming the whole show :)

[@BrandydocMeriabuck]

I was meant to be going to see them in Finland on the 1st of August until the rona hit :( I’m from north east England

[@DyGouka]

@ I'm was not complaining about the travel in my comment you know ?

[@udeaasykle]

Great reaction. When i sit around a campfire here in Norway, i always listen to this song. Same goes if i am just out hiking. One of the most amazing songs out there.

[@genrabbit9995]

Wardruna has made the music for the new Assassins Creed: Valhalla

[@Rallybear]

Cool. Didn't know that.

[@TacticoolVIKINGBeard]

The song words of the raven is sick

[@Joe.Grimm.]

I was very happy to hear that Einar Selvik was working on music for Valhalla and Dr. Jackson Crawford was helping with language and runes.

[@ispbrotherwolf]

In the North myth, death is just another door, hell is when you are not just, death is nothing to fear if you live a just life. Please take care, love you 2 :-) Love from Sweden

[@ramonmena6762]

Yes skald is also an awesome Scandinavian band also Greek mythology and viking culture.. would love to see you react to skald. Run or gleipneir

[@steveclarke4542]

That was great. The respect with few phones. Nice call.

[@johnnyholland8765]

That kind of music will open your mind and spirit if you just listen... And by the way Ari you are drop dead gorgeous.

[@sektrif]

Love this kind of music and seeing and hearing your reactions to it was awesome. ^^ I would, if I may, recommend some of these bands that might fit in great for reactions. Skald - Rûn. Heilung - Krigsgaldr. Faun - Walpurgisnacht Kulning - Ancient herdingcall - A farewell song to the cows These songs have a good Neoletic feel of the Northern realms of Europe.

[@ramiabdo5953]

You should react to Einar Selvik more, his works are legendary in modern Norwegian folk music.

[@astral7080]

Pure magic, our scandinavian old norse heritage portrait beautifully

[@LeNaInLoVe]

The male singer, Einar Selvik, is one of the formost in Norway when it comes to music from the pre Viking and Viking era. Wardruna has a lot of the music on the Vikings series. FYI: Hel, it's not only the realm of the death, it's also the godess of the death realm. HEL was daughter of Loke and gygra Angerboda. The road to hel is north and down, - so under ground, and the road is not easy. And it's cold, so the oposite of the Christian version of Hell. (so in Norse mythology "Hel freeze over" all the time) X)

[@chimeraofolympus6288]

Einar selvik

[@LeNaInLoVe]

@@chimeraofolympus6288 Thnx for pointing it out. My autocorrect has now been manually corrected ;) :P

[@annawho2220]

with the phones: i was Wardruna a couple times before and every time, i just sat there, completely captured by their music and performance... you are not able to take you phone out xD you dont even think about it, you are just there in the moment and feel like you traveled in time / the english word hell does in fact come from the goddess Hel, however it wasnt a scary place, just a place you go after death (only warriors that fell in battle went to valhalla)

[@trollfar1]

Thank you for saying that our language is beautiful! 🙂

[@myownfriend23]

If you like this, I can imagine you would like something from Dead Can Dance. They can invoke a very similar atmosphere. If you want to try something completely different and weird, try Nina Hagen. Her vocals are all over the place lol

[@cathalodiubhain5739]

Hail the old ways. hail the old gods

[@Doctor_whom]

the old gods and the new

[@kevinbraga6547]

For Alfadir, for Thor, for heimdall, for baldur, for freya and frigg, the real Gods of the men.

[@kevinbraga6547]

@@Doctor_whom no, Fuck the New god.

[@530MAIDU]

I love 💕 your Reactions...Aurora has an ethereal voice. I like her song “The Seed”. I know you from your Reactions to the HU Band from Mongolia 🇲🇳. I have not seen you react yet to Diana Ankudinova the very young rare Contralto from Russia 🇷🇺. I would encourage you to view her performance on the Show called “You’re Super”. Great 👍🏽 Content. Stay Safe and Positive.

[@HunterSentinel]

I watched the music video and the whole experience was transcended!!

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Einar Selvik,also known as Kvitrafn,started as the Drummer of GORGOROTH,a norvegian Black Metal Band,so he knows how to rise his Voice for sure.Check out his Cooperation with GHAAL,former Gorgoroth Singer.....amazing Stuff!.....Greatz from DüssHELdorf,Germania from Fenris.

[@dherman67]

Thank you so much for featuring a song like this!

[@erlendsorli3235]

This is a song some Norwegians request to play at their funerals. Thanks so much for showing all your respect in your reveiw.

[@Socrates_1775]

If you ladies want some more power metal check out either the Japanese band Unlucky Morpheus song Angreifer or a Canadian band Unleash the Archers song Awakening. Both bands have talented musicians and powerful female lead singers. 🤘😊🤘

[@bjarthj]

Wardruna made songs for the tv-serie Vikings as well ;-)

[@baskoning9896]

HelVegen(*1) (Wardruna & Aurora) Hvem skal synge meg (who shall sing me) i daudsvevna slynge meg (into the death-sleep sling me) når eg på Helvegen går (when I walk on the road to the underworld) og dei spora eg trår er kalda, så kalda (and the road I walk is cold, so cold) Eg songane søkte ( I studied songs ) Eg songane sende ( I made songs )(*2) då den djupaste brunni (when the deepest well) gav meg dråper så ramme (gave me the drops, touched ) av Valfaders pant ( of the Death-Fathers wager )(*3) Alt veit eg, Odin ( I know it all Odin!) var du gjømde ditt auge (where you hid your eye)(*4) Hvem skal synge meg (who shall sing me) i daudsvevna slynge meg(into the death-sleep sling me) når eg på Helvegen går (when I walk on the road to the underworld) og dei spora eg trår er kalda, så kalda (and the road I walk is cold, so cold) Årle ell i dagars hell ( early in the day it will end) enn veit ravnen om eg fell ( and the raven will know, the moment I fall) Når du ved helgrindi står (when you stand at the gate of Death) og når du laus deg må riva (and you have to tear free) skal eg fylgje deg (I shall follow you) over Gjallarbrua med min song (acrross the resounding bridge: with my song)(*5) Du blir løyst frå banda som bind deg! (You will be free from the bonds, that you bound) Du er løyst frå banda som batt deg! (You will be free from the bonds, that bind you)(*6) ===== (*7) Døyr fe, døyr frender (cattle dies, friends die) Døyr sjølv det sama (you yourself will die) men ordet om deg aldreg døyr (but word about you will never die) vinn du et gjetord gjevt (when you have lived a good life) Døyr fe, døyr frender (cattle dies, friends die) Døyr sjølv det sama (you yourself will die) Eg veit eins, et som aldreg døyr (I know one thing, that never dies) dom om daudan kvar (the reputation of those who died) (*8) (*1) Hel in Nordic mythology is not the same as Hell in Christian mythology. Hel is where all the non-combatatns go after they die (combatants go to ValHalla) (*2) Early in life: they learned the legends. Later in life: they wrote some new ones. (*3) The deepest well has given its last drops: time has run out. (*4) Odin hung himself upside down in Yggdrasil, the tree of life, to experience the universe from all different angles. We, are Odins eyes. We, are one godlike creature. (*5) Gjallarbrua is the bridge across the river Styx, that seperates the living from the death. (*6) This is the moment she dies: she lets all the things that bound her to this world go, and then she also lets go all the things that she bound to this world. Then she dies. (*7) By her grave, the same men then recites a poëm from the book Hávamál en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A1vam%C3%A1l , the most famous poëm: Gestaþáttr (*8) The poëm basically says: we shall all die, but one thing that never dies: is the impression we make on this world.

[@Theluckyonesss]

Thank you for taking from your time to post this. Nowing the words makes it that much more beautiful. Thank you

[@Lannisen]

I'd love to see your take on Garmarna ft Maxida Märak - Över Gränsen. It's a modern Scandinavian folk song that mixed styles, and brings in a Native Scandinavian (Sami) rapper who is so awesome. A song about crossing borders, both spiritual and physical.

[@WHNorthcote]

You should listen to the live version in a cave entrance. It becomes more haunting with the sounds bouncing off the wall. Also kitteh!

[@Cratush]

P3 Live: AURORA "God is a woman" (Ariana Grande cover)

[@Orchidkid007]

That Einar Selvik entry hits you💥🔥

[@Tommy1977777]

"A Tree without Roots will fall" - Einar Selvik

[@Bittagrit]

Einar Selvik is legendary, wardruna is very much to use the sagas, poems, and very old Nordic culture as inspiration. The band is featured in tv show music, movies, and video games. Another female artist to check out is Eivor Palisdottor.

[@peacefulminimalist2028]

They actually made a lot of the music for Assassins Creed Valhalla - since you mentioned games.

[@ErwinBlonk]

The singer wrote it to be his funeral song. The name eludes me but there was a viking age poet who did that and his son sung it at his funeral.

[@guyfromthe80s92]

That’s incorrect

[@BaconNationChannel]

Great reaction! Most ppl listen say they like it and finish the video.

[@kevinbraga6547]

Wardruna is a real beautiful Music band.

[@TomTomson81]

Sounds absolutely epic. As if thousands of Vikings were about to set sail with their ships for their greatest sea battle.

[@KimOfDrac]

I really recommend the Swedish national anthem by Jonna Jinton♡♡♡

[@KatJaguar1122]

Ooh haven’t heard that and I know who she is.

[@kentzu1975]

i love Wardruna and Aurora but the highlight of this video for me was the appearance of the wee cat

[@greatpix]

The better sounding version is the one where they are playing outdoors in a rock canyon. It's a very powerful piece isn't it? Makes you think of the type of songs they must have sung a thousand years ago. This was also used for a big fight scene in the TV show 'Vikings'.

[@gentlemanviking9389]

Our people are not afraid of death, for we shall arise in odins golden hall!

[@kurtp5649]

Great song she Is so talented. Have a great day. Keep laughing Ariana i love you're laugh ✌

[@TeamJanner]

I've just found your channel and its such a good song to start with, great video guys 😘 Also That is the catchiest song intro if anyone has the name I'd appreciate it it so much so my brain can rest and actually sleep, this will bug me 😅

[@richardsimpson9039]

This is a death chant, similar songs were sung by the Norse people in ancient times when people were dying, to ease their way to the other side. This song tells the dying person that although all things die, and they too must die, that the most important and lasting thing they leave behind, which will never die, is their legacy (or “reputation”).

[@isislewis418]

MORE AURORA!!!!!!!!!!

[@salazarwarlok2244]

Look up Norwegian Black metal. Its a very raw form of music, especially 90s bm. Dimmu borgir, Gorgoroth, Taake is a few to note just off the top of my head. Either way good reaction video 🖤.

[@Cyberfriend-il8vv]

Hi from germany, this is a very old song from nordic germanic history, Odin and his Raven watching and knowing evrything because he gave his eye to be all knowing and it tells you how to get to Helheim ( Hel ) the place of the daughter of Loki, you have to cross the bridge over Gjöll ( the river of the dead ) which is the border river from the human world Midgard to the underworld of Helheim it is guarded by the giant Móðguðr, she belongs to the Jötun. If you reach the entry to Helheim the door is guarded by the hellhound Garm, which lets pass all who didnt die in battle, all who are convicted of murder, cheating or to bear false witness are going to the part of Helheim which is called Náströnd, It all is part of the Edda (nordic, germanic saga)

[@ScourgeTheInfernal]

My favorite band hands down

[@bjrnarestlen1234]

Just in case nobody else have pointed it out, the verse he speaks at the end is from a Norse manuscript called Haavamaal. It constitues of 164 verses and it lists advise for how to conduct ones life. The particular verses he cites are verse 76 and 77 and they go like this: 76. Døyr fe; døyr frendar; døyr sjølv det same. Men ordet um deg aldri døyr vinn du eit gjetord gjævt. 77. Døyr fe; døyr frendar; døyr sjølv det same. Eg veit eitt som aldri døyr, dom um daudan kvar. They roughly translates as this: 76 Lifestock die Kindred die you will die too But the memory of you will never die If you gain an illustrious reputation 77 Lifestock die Friends die you will die too But I know one thing that never dies, The glory of the great dead

[@ericm2321]

Most of the song is in Norwegian, but the a cappela part at the end is in Old Norse. It's from the Havamal. The English translation is: Cattle die, kinsmen die, the self must also die; but glory never dies, for the man who is able to achieve it. Cattle die, kinsmen die, the self must also die; I know one thing which never dies: the reputation of each dead man

[@Azahrak]

goosebumps, every time i hear this song.

[@weyland-Yutani-Intern]

I was never an Aurora fan until after I saw this video a year ago. Better late than never I guess.

[@NotPoliticalCorrect]

Helheim is the Nordic Hell .... So it means the road to Hel .... more or less ! ;) You can kinda sing the dead through Helheim ..... so they can find their way to Asgaard ... the realm of the Gods ! Miss HEL is kinda simular to Sct. Peter ..... kinda / sorta but not quite :P She sings : Who shall/will sing for me when i walk the path/road to Hel(heim)

[@lauanalowman4867]

No helhiem is the land of the goddess of hel and the dead it’s nefelheim that’s bad I think I’m still a tad bit new to the Nordic faith

[@John-gv2ug]

Ladies, check out Eivor Palsdottir ( from the Faroe Islands, "Trolabudin"), Skald and to go further back in Nordic culture Heilung.

[@larryc3860]

Helvegen is the road we travel when we pass.....remember our ancestors....the song is about the journey to the Viking afterlife ( "Hel" - NOT the Christian "Hell" ) and recalling all the people and events that preceded our lives........all things must die, but our reputations live on.......I think the horn is an ancient "Lur"......Einar Selvik (the male vocalist) is indeed a member of Wardruna.......

[@jwnewkirk84]

If im correct, the point of the song is to encourage the dead as they walk the long bridge into the afterlife. We sing the Helvegen for the dead's journey not for us, but of course it is emotional to sing it for this purpose. I quietly sung this song for a friend of mine who passed at his funeral. He was Christian and I didnt want to be disrespectful to his family. I couldn't help tearing up thinking of him hearing the voices singing him across the bridge of the dead. I strongly suggest you study the translation of the lyrics and try to understand the Norse imagery it invokes. Very deep, very powerful.

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

The ALTERNATIVE Live Version in a Coast CAVE with English Subtitles : Wardruna feat. AURORA - Helvegen +multi-language Subtitles ⚙ : kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ioan96ftp0Zq8

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

The path to Hel Versionen : #1#2 Who shall sing me, Into deathsleep sling me, When I on the path to Hel go, And this track I tread Is cold, so cold, so cold. I sought the songs, I sent the songs. Then the deepest well Gave me tears so harsh From the Slain-father's1 pledge. I know everything, Odin, To whom you gave your eye. Who shall sing me, Into deathsleep sling me, Whence I on the path to Hel go, And this track I tread Is cold, so cold, so cold. Early or in the day's end, The raven still knows if I fall. Once you stand at the gate to Hel And when you have to tear free, I shall follow you Over Gjallarbrú2 with my song. You will be free from the bonds that bind you, You are free from the bonds that bound you! "Cattle die, Friends die, So, too, must you die. Though one thing Never dies; The fair fame one has earned. Cattle die, Friends die, So, too, must you die. I know one, That never dies; Judgement of a dead man's life."3 1. "Father of the slain" 2. Gjallarbrú (literally "Gjöll Bridge") is a bridge spanning the river Gjöll ("Resounding") in the underworld, which must be crossed in order to reach Hel. 3. Verses from Hávamál, 76-77. lyricstranslate.com/de/helvegen-path-hel.html

[@joshuadowner5910]

The lead singer of wardrona did music for the hit TV show Vikings

[@liamh353]

I would love to see your reactions to "Knoxville Girl" - The Louvin Brothers done in 1956. This is perhaps the most shocking Bluegrass/Country song I've ever heard. Its approx 3:50 and bring something to keep your mouth shut because it is as shocking as any Marilyn Manson. The song made it to #19 on the Country charts in 1956. There's been a more updated version done by Scruffy City All-Stars "Knoxville Girl"

[@GC-vi7hh]

If you'd like another other-worldly female singer in appearance and vocalizations, check out Maria Franz with Heilung, and one of their best is Krigsgaldr.

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Check out the new EPIC Song of Wardruna : Wardruna - Lyfjaberg (Healing-mountain) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHbMq36jj9GId9k

[@jgappy5643]

Just saying its a relief not seeing people all covered by tattoo sleeves, etc. You girls rock! ✌

[@castof1906]

Your pronunciation couldn't be better. Your RRRRR's impressed me :-)

[@misskiddoyubari1923]

Hi! Love Wardruna but Aurora is one of my favourites artists. You should check Agnes Obel, she is amazing! She made music for the german serie Dark and The Rain. ❤

[@robertperrotto870]

This song is a dirge, or a lament, about who will sing the song of my life, when I have passed away. By song, it is meant my deeds. The way to being immortal, is how long you are remembered, Not many achieve this,

[@josemanuelcamara7005]

In norse paganism Hel referring to Helheim isn’t a bad place, it is where everyone (except for the ones who go to Valhalla after dying in battle) go, the song talks about how you shouldn’t be afraid when your time to die comes. Loved your review, hope to see more of you both!

[@simonegeezer6238]

Heaven and hell are concepts of the mind. Odin is a fierce God called on during battle. Hel is the daughter of Loki. Wodin/Odin even Grim are the names for the Norse god

[@austinrobinson824]

Y'all should listen to queen bee - fire. I recommend the first take video. they are a japanese band with a half black half japanese singer and so is there drummer.

[@jimmynaylor1759]

Many ancient religions refer to an Underworld. In Ancient Sumer and Babylon they had Abzu, the land under this enclosed by a primordial ocean. This is were the Chief god lived. In Egypt they had many underworlds but the most prevalent was Duat, where you were judged by having your heart weighed against a feather of Ma'at (Justice). If you had served a good life you continued to live on in Duat, if you failed then the eater will devour your heart and you are doomed forever. Many Sarcophagus contained spells to confuse the scales to allow you to precede to live on with Osiris. The Greeks believed that Hades (both a person and a place) was reachable by crossing an underground river, Styx. Once over the Styx you lived in one of the 3 main levels: Elysium, the highest level where all good and brave souls reside in joy forever; Tarturus, where evil souls went to be punished for eternity depending on their crimes; Hades, where everyone else went, a grey existence similiar to life but not as nice. All the Ancient religions talked of returning from the underworld, some with good intentions some not so. The Greeks believed in souls wandering the mortal realms not knowing they were dead. Egypt had it as a curse to return because who would want to leave Duat. Sumer believed more in reincarnation. For the Vikings, if you forgot your ancestors and did not pay respects to the dead then they could become incensed and rise from their barrows to seek revenge or to correct you in your ways.

[@Runic-Raven]

Heilung - Krigsgaldr Live, if the ladies wish to see/listen to more germanic/nordic music.

[@FlameCold258]

Thanks for your nice reactiom,

[@joachimhetland4566]

The last part Einar dis was» Deyr fé, deyja frændr, deyr sjalfr it sama, ek veit einn, at aldrei deyr: dómr um dauðan hvern» roughly everyone dies but the reputation of a dead man never dies

[@darkiee69]

The last words: One thing never dies, the judgement over a dead man.

[@tommystratpaul]

Not correct, sadly your translation is incorrect and infers a very very different meaning to the verse. A reasonable translation of the verses from Håvamål is as follows: «Cattle die, kinsmen die You yourself will also die But the word about you will never die If you win a good reputation Cattle die, kinsmen die You yourself will also die I know one thing that never dies The reputation of those who died»

[@darkiee69]

@@tommystratpaul Depends on the translator: beastshavamal.blogspot.com/2018/05/stanza-77.html

[@Meisterfolsom]

The song is about laying those lost in darkness of winter's to bring light to new in the summer it's a pagan song to let you know that with darkness brings light over time

[@marcruizmr588]

AURORA ( THE SEED ) 🌍🌎🌏💚💚💚🎶🎶🎶🎶