[Whoa, stunning, beautiful] Aurora - Runaway (was not expecting this) Reaction

[@TomTomson81]

Aurora started playing music and writing songs (in Norwegian) when she was 6, and then in English when she was 9. She is a singer, songwriter, composer and producer. Her live performances are extraordinary. She is what you call a true emphat, very close to nature and down to earth, highly talented and highly intelligent, always positive and funny. She really does talk to her fans, whom she calls warriors and wierdos. She is an absolute free spirit. In the video (background is her homeland), she was 17-18 years old. Now she is 24. There is almost no song of her that I do not love. I have 64 in my playlist including unpublished ones. Aurora's movements are partly not rehearsed in their concerts. She is introverted and she shows her feelings through involuntary body movements. You can say that she doesn't dance to the music. Her music dances with her. See hates backtracks, that's why she has a backround singer. Everything about her and her music is real. You get what you see, whether on stage or elsewhere. Aurora - Murder Song 5,4,3,2,1 live Nobel Peace Prize Concert pls. Since your wife mentioned Billie Eilish, she started her career because of Aurora. She was the trigger. Exactly this song. And Aurora's style is her own. She dresses how she wants. She does not follow fashion, sometimes makes her own clothes with her sister, hates make-up except for lipstick. She does what she wants and does not allow herself to be restricted. She cuts her hair with a pizza cutter. She couldn't be more unique.

[@Lestat2705]

well that says it all. Very well put

[@malkystoddart2562]

Couldn't agree more Coyote... I'm a 54 year old crusty prog rocker and my daughter introduced me to Aurora- 3 weeks ago we went to see her in concert in London and I was so struck by her beauty and love for everyone there. A staggering performance full of truth, light and wonder. You can't help but fall in love with her- everybody was living their best life that night and it was wonderful.

[@MrTombre]

“When I was 12, I saw Aurora’s ‘Runaway’ music video” “Something inside me clicked, like, that is what I want to do, no matter whether it goes anywhere or not.”-Billie Eilish told Vanity Fair

[@ispbrotherwolf]

Welcome to the world of Aurora, for me, she is the Queen of the North. Hi from Sweden :-)

[@panchiolarranaga1616]

NO DOUBT BRO SHE'S THE ONE!!!!

[@MarketSharmaji]

Beauty of calm voice and passive aggressive transition of voices and perception in mind like fire and cold water. 😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@daikiasuka8209]

Billie has said that seeing this exact video made her say 'That - I want to do THAT. I don't even care if it ever goes anywhere, I want to make music like THAT!' and that's when she started really working with her brother to start making music...

[@dansegelov305]

You mentioned Billie Eilish! Billie stated in an interview that hearing this very song for the first time was the moment when she decided she wanted to be an artist.

[@mariopardillo8618]

Aurora is the total package - singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, producer/arranger, choreographer, and an absolutely lovely human being (and she’s just 24 years old!). She will often perform her songs quite differently - sometimes with her band, other times stripped down to just her and one instrument, a cappella, with full orchestra, etc. - so it is definitely worth listening to different versions of the same song. Also, some of her videos - like this one - are mini-masterpieces as well. But she is best when performing live. As good as her studio releases are, her live performances bring everything to a whole other level. She is totally unique and hard to put in any category. She's just Aurora. A short list of her original songs: Runaway - Nobel Peace Prize concert and her music video Through the Eyes of a Child - Nidarosdomen concert, my recommendation Live Stripped - VIVO UK Lift: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXfddquLg5aBbqs It Happened Quiet - Nidarosdomen concert, but I'd recommend the live at The Current version as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4aQf2mCpt-Xf68 Churchyard - Live on KEXP Winter Bird - Nidarosdomen concert and her music video Murder Song 5,4,3,2,1 - Nobel Peace Prize Concert Lucky - Nidarosdomen concert Little Boy in the Grass - Nidarosdomen concert The Seed - Music Video, HAIK Concert The River - Music video, Live in Bergen 2020 Exist For Love - Music video, Daydreamer - Music video She also does some awesome covers: Life on Mars - David Bowie Believer - Imagine Dragons God is a Woman - Ariana Grande Across the Universe - John Lennon Teardrop - Massive Attack

[@billstahlin1774]

Across the Universe live,...stunning!

[@pfsfighter]

I have also recently become aware of Aurora. She is really special and I like her voice and her songs.

[@einark6568]

Nice reaction folks ! Aurora wrote this song 11 years old. She was 17 when recorded it and made this video. Billie Eilish saw this video on KZbin and decided by it to be an artist

[@mariopardillo8618]

Oh, by the way, she wrote this song when she was 11 years old!

[@linmonash1244]

Aurora is now almost 25 but she performed this version of Runaway at around age 19. She wrote Runaway aged 11. Yes, her features, and many of her gestures here are very childlike - which perhaps fits with the age it was written? Or maybe just her own quirky style. Already has a large back catalogue of original work. Declines to be fitted into any specific style / genre - but she has mentioned she was influenced by artists like Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Enya, and The Chemical Brothers, amongst many others. An interesting original creative artist, lovely voice, and a developing career worth watching. Thanks for this reaction.

[@anneliespeters5355]

So Sarah knows her stuff and she hears things we don’t directly notice. Does she do something in music? I like Aurora too, she is very different and her performances are very intens. You should check out her live performances too. Love your channel❤️ Greetings fron the Netherlands👋👋👋

[@TomTuffnuts]

Sarah is a singer/musician at her Church. So it's great when she adds the more technical parts for me and I get to learn something from her :)

[@anneliespeters5355]

@@TomTuffnuts and we get to learn as well!

[@stevek7699]

@@TomTuffnuts I look forward to hearing more from you and Sarah. Like Billie, Aurora's an incredible live performer and there's plenty on KZbin to choose from. Personal favorites are Through the eyes of a child, live, stripped version, and The Seed, Haik.

[@TheAkal]

More Aurora. Check her concert at Nidarosdomen! You won't be disappointed.

[@MrStylorock]

the genre she singing is new age , a lot of piano and chores

[@kenhavens9559]

Welcome to Aurora. This is the first song of hers I ever heard. I wish it was possible to go back and hear it again for the first time. All of her music is simply amazing. Pure artistry in all aspects of singing, composition, lyrics and performance.

[@Libby_izzy]

her voice is genuine and even better live

[@straticfps]

I know it’s a very late comment but it’s just so amazing how you can watch a live performance and barely hear a difference in her voice.

[@hummingnectarbird]

She is 19 here. Song written when she was 11. When little she loved walking the forest behind her home for hours. The film is filmed in the same place in Norway. She writes all her songs. She is now 24 now. This song was about her missing her home and being able to go back to where she was grounded.

[@PiercedBrosmen]

Ah, I've been waiting for this video to come out from the moment you mentioned you had her on your list, last week. She's one of those rare artists who can write deep, thought provoking, sad or inspirational lyrics and wrap them all in a blanket of amazingly beautiful song and music. As others have pointed out in the comments, she wrote "Runaway" when she was 11 years old (and English not being her native language). I'd recommend you have a look at "Lucky" Live in Nidarosdomen (the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway). A song she wrote when she was just 9 years old.

[@kippys1]

I subscribed after hearing AURORA! Please react to more of her songs -- she's even better live (she's currently 24, and released this song 6 years ago). Besides her vocal capabilities and incredibly rich tone, she's an incredible songwriter! I recommend the 2018 KEXP concert -- especially "All is Soft Inside!" She has a new album being released soon, and will be on tour, performing in NYC and LA in November.

[@avikolo]

Live is a must for aurora :) her music varies a LOT but the energy of her live performances is magical. I highly recommend KEXP Iceland concert!

[@jazoon7249]

Guys it should be obvious that this is Norwegian Electro-Folk Pop, sung by the conduit of the voice of Angels. It isn't that hard to label. Check out live performances, Live on KEXP Iceland, and Haik concert.

[@rosemay75]

Yassss!!

[@DIN_A8]

Oh you guys are about to go down a beautiful rabbit hole with Aurora, she is unique, transformative, a soul healer and true artist. Enjoy the ride

[@Mike_Judas_Priest_Kalsek]

I love the way Aurora sings not only with her voice, or with her hands like Floor & Dimash do, but with her whole body! She`s wonderful. Cheers!

[@hakanandersson1276]

Welcome to AURORA universe. Queen of pureness she could sing about very hard emotional things and even rather brutal thing and her voice is always haunting , soothing and beautiful. But choose live performance those are the best, even if her MV is great.

[@FlameCold258]

AURORA, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter.(From the same country as Angelina Jordan). Among artists and in the music industry the Norwegian singer AURORA is synonymous with quality, and she can fill a record with masterpieces time and time again. Many others are glad they manage one hit. Billie Eilish said in an interview that it was AURORA that made her become an artist and were inspired after listen to Aurora. She is a true genius artist who does not make plastic / bikini music, but is true to real creative art.

[@markunating821]

Aurora live at KEXP 2018 is a must try... 🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@Geralt26]

She wrote this song when was 11. She is 24 but this song have some years (I think it was released 6 years ago or so). You mentioned Billy Eilish: Aurora performing this song was her as one of her main inspirations to go into music. Anyway Aurora is a great and unique artist and composer. She has great voice and in my opinion has gift to emotionally connect herself with songs and pass this emotions on listeners. Also she has interesting body/hand expressions during performances (for some at first it can be a little strange, but for me it is another cool thing). She has many great songs but would recommend to choose something from: - Lucky which she made when was 9 old (live from Nidarasdomen), - "Seed" (official video), Murder Song (Nobel Prize Concert), - All is Soft Inside or Churchyard (KEXP), - Running with Wolves (official video or live f.e. in Pandora Session), - Winter Bird (Nidarasdomen or official video).

[@victorcachat7984]

Also, Aurora is a deep rabbit hole to go down. She performed this live at the Nobel Prize ceremony. She’s special.

[@Vorrutyer]

You should go for her live performances, absolutely stunning.

[@rocroc]

When she was 12 years old, Billie Eilish was sitting on her bed and saw a video of Aurora singing this song, "Runaway", and it inspired her to make music her career. The song itself was written by Aurora when she was nine years old. She is from Norway.

[@jessica5497]

She really is a amazing songwriter! she pronounces words like that because she is Norwegian, it's her accent. + She influenced Billie Eilish. I would recommend AURORA- It happened quiet live the current. It's amazing. Thanks for the reactions

[@testpattern23]

you will find that Aurora is an excellent rabbit hole to fall into. She is wise way beyond her years and I fell in love with her and her music. Just such a beautiful spirit.

[@joop558]

Billy Ellish said in an interview that she adores Aurora, by the way Aurira wrote this song when she was 11 or 12 years old, amazing isn't it? Check also her live performances.

[@rasenganmaster101]

and that her song runaway inspired her

[@tmsvanes]

Funny you mentioned "artsy" that quick. Well, you've come to the right artist. Aurora - one of a kind. Amazing live performer, the full package. See lots of recommendations here - do yourself a favor and follow!!

[@bigcatmueller]

Aurora was 11 years old when she wrote this song, she is very talented.

[@mistercointreau5247]

Play this song at my funeral...Her singing reminds me of Dolores O'Riordan.

[@Doppeldropper]

...Aurora has many great songs, covers too, like "God is a woman" and "Teardrop" 🤗

[@hakanandersson1276]

I like pairs that react it is very interesting with two interprets and thoughts. Great !!!!

[@sketchspost]

If you guys are checking out more Aurora (and you should), check out her live stuff. Vocals are almost better live, and she dances like shes alone :)

[@rosemay75]

Totally agree! Her live performances are best!

[@darquemode1165]

Just so crazy to think Aurora wrote this when she was like 11 years old! A unique talent to be sure.

[@Scartomuffin]

Subbed, exited to be part of your Aurora journey.

[@kevinbrown3082]

Welcome to wonderland. If you see anything with Auroras name attached to it, watch it or listen to it. You won’t be disappointed.

[@Lestat2705]

you have to watch her live (HAIK concertt or live at Nidarosdomen) it gives another dimension

[@charliehiggins4430]

In the Quiet...sublime song

[@syzygy21055]

From here you MUST go on to Murder Song 5-4-3-2-1 performed live at the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize concert, and Through the Eyes of a Child performed live at Nidarosdomen in 2017. That’s just the very beginning of a bottomless rabbit hole of magnificence from this extraordinary young woman, but I promise those two performances will change your life. She’s very prolific and there are many, many songs to explore but I highly recommend starting with those two. Wherever possible, stick with her live performances. When you’ve seen a few, you’ll understand why.

[@heidifarstadkvalheim4952]

Thanks ! Love to see the fist reaction on Aurora

[@millamalla1824]

Great reaction! Aurora is amazing live and I would love it if you could react to Murder song 5,4,3,2,1 at the Nobel peace prize concert 2015. Stay safe 🇳🇴

[@toddylu6869]

Her concert in Brazil is terrific and her other live music is beautiful.

[@danielmurray5467]

It's crazy to think she wrote this song at the age 11

[@griegs2001]

Yes, and it was not even written in her native langue.

[@lauraburk5020]

She was 16 when she made this music video. It is an original song as most of the recordings she has made. She started composing when she was 8 years old and is a self taught pianist. She is from Norway. You should hear her live Honda concert to get a true feel of her range. I recommend "Black Water Lillie's". You will be amazed by the ease of her vocal range.

[@Oldperson-wt3ui]

Yes Laura, I agree, I love the Honda Stage show and Black Water Lilies is one of my favorite songs of hers, that last note she sings is so high and lovely.

[@benmclaurin3745]

Subscribed for our Queen Aurora. Simply put, you react to Aurora I will watch. I love to relive my journey of discovery through others.

[@arsonall1]

I’d put AURORA, Billie, and Björk into the same category, mesmerizing solo female voices

[@scottishmob7982]

subbing for AuRoRa! she is just as good live, and preferred. It Happened Quiet live at Nidarosdomen.

[@jeffhall2411]

You Did it! woot!

[@jeffhall2411]

fyi, Billie Eilish wanted to become a singer because of Aurora! Try out Wardruna featuring Aurora- Helgeven!

[@markunating821]

Her Name is Aurora Aksnes and she has band members.. You should check her live because she is amazing live and energetic.. She is 18 at that time

[@RG56538]

Clicked for Aurora and subbed for your great reaction and breakdown. I hope to see more! Live is the way to go, she has so many. You probably heard her before and didn't realize it as she is the voice of the north wind or whatever it is in Frozen 2.

[@panchiolarranaga1616]

By the way Aurora is the Best of the best, trust me, no genre, no style just unique Aurora uniqueness and here is a lil real life fact, Billie made up her mind on what she was gonna do about he life after listening to Aurora.

[@X_ch4ng3]

Great reaction! Dont know if you guys has seen Frozen 2, but Aurora was the voice calling out to Elsa both in the movie and in the song Into the unknown. Her vocals are amazing! Aurora has some great music videos, but you should really check out her live performances. I recomend some thing from her KEXP Iceland 2018, Nidarosdomen or HAIK consert.

[@rosemay75]

She’s about 18 here but she wrote this song when she was 11. Oh and fun fact... this is the song that inspired Billie Eilish to make music the way she does!

[@victorcachat7984]

Opening statement is a true fact.

[@malluhacker5255]

Fun fact: in a interview Billie eilish said runaway had a huge impact on her

[@M._R.]

I strongly recommend you watch some of their live performances. Especially "Lucky" live at the Nidarosdomen, "It Happened Quiet" live at The Current, "Through The Eyes Of a Child" live at Nidarosdomen and "Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)" at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert. What makes her live performances so impressive is that she doesn't just sing her songs, but lives them with every fibre of her body and conveys that through her expressive body language, while she still manages to sound just as clear as she does in her music videos. :)

[@norkannen]

This is the song that got Billie into her writing 🤗

[@RunarNyrud]

Great reaction! I hope you will react to more Aurora. Her music videos are fantastic, but her live stuff are mindblowingly fantastic! Try out through the eyes of a child from Nidarosdomen concert.

[@stephenberson7236]

Wow these two are oblivious of the lyrics which is a very dark emotional sad song which is why she appears to be dramatic. Aurora is a very sensitive, emotional dramatic performer which explains her siren like style.

[@mikaeljohansson7848]

Her name should give you a clue where she is from. What you call the northern lights is the latin aurora borealis. She actually wrote this song at the age of 11

[@cocchief96]

He can't sit still. And She's like huh Okay I like it.

[@LoneBunny]

Check out her Nobel Peace Prize concert performance. It is amazing!

[@letizialorusso1950]

She atcually inspired Billie Eilish, and she's extremely underrated. You NEED to hear more of her (both videos and especially her singing live), really unique ☺️

[@gratefulpitnicker]

Subscribed for Aurora 🙏 you will enjoy her entire catalog. She's a genius Empath which you will see the more you watch (and listen) to her. BTW, I couldn't agree more how we don't hear music like this in the States. I discovered her in January 2020 and cannot believe her talent and genuineness 😍

[@travisnoffsinger1703]

Great reaction Tom. You are an awesome reactor man... and I thoroughly enjoy your great takes on all of these bands and artists that we love... but we can also tell... that sweet Sarah blesses you and enhances you. Together you all are terrific. Just a great couple. She brings a lot to your reactions... but you are great on your own too. 👍🏻🤘🏻

[@mattrogers8280]

I read she wrote this at 11. WOW

[@johnnyshih498]

Nice reaction guys!!! Aurora is an amazing songwriter, as well as singer, music producer, and dancer. It’s interesting that Sara mentioned Billie Eilish, this music video you just watched is what Billie said made her decide to do music for a living. Aurora has amazingly beautiful and artistic music videos, but she’s even better live. I’d highly recommend reacting next to Murder Song live at Nobel Peace Prize and Lucky live at Nidarosdomen.

[@i-am-your-conscience]

7:19 I hope you are aware she literally created Billie Eilish. When she was a clueless musician, she found a song of her. After the song she knew what she want to do. This. She told this in an tv Interview in Turkey.

[@lenamyhre3109]

She sang in frozen 2 she is the high tones in the first song in the beginning

[@griegs2001]

More Aurora, please!

[@cjjenson8212]

If Narnia made a sound as the wind moved thru the tree's, It would be shared between Sissel, Aurora and Angelina Jordan.

[@beatnpotatoes]

Please check out her song - it happened quiet (live at the current)......absolutely stunning.

[@brigittevankeulen450]

Good reaction, she is not acting this is Aurora natural as always. Please check it happend quit live at the current, true the eyes of a child live at Nidarosdomen, and murder song 2015 nobel peace price . There are so much great and touching songs , i fell in love with the music and the band ❤

[@CryogenicFire]

I recommend Wardruna + Aurora - Helvegen

[@renskevanderhaagen5813]

Yes! So magical 🥰

[@tiinapatokoski9660]

Oh yes, it's magical!

[@brigittevankeulen450]

Yes beautiful agree !!

[@Lilygirl283]

More Aurora please, she will be 25 on June 15, same as my son, he loves her too....

[@annebritraaen2237]

Billie Eilish saw Runaway on MTV when she was twelve- and knew instantly what she wanted to do.

[@Elin-LightWorker]

US, thank AURORA for this song.. this is why you have Billie Eilish. She saw this video, and desided to become a singer full time bc of this.. ;)

[@solveigstaal3796]

She's 24 years old, but wrote the song when she was 11

[@MariaElena-ch3td]

She is 90%involved with her music production, writes her song, plays instruments in her songs, and creates her music video concepts… true artist!!

[@bloodybutunbowed291]

Here is a very special live acapella version of her song "Through The Eyes Of A Child"...4 part harmonies, captivating movements! Aurora - Through The Eyes Of A Child (Live) - Stripped (Vevo UK LIFT) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXfddquLg5aBbqs

[@Mike_Judas_Priest_Kalsek]

If you guys like this, you may want to check out Myrkur`s Folksange album...it`s Nordic folk music and Amelia has such a beautiful voice, I believe you`ll like her. She doesn`t sound like Aurora (nobody does haha!), but she sounds great. Cheers!

[@aryansigrid]

Aurora's a Star! She's 25 yrs this year.

[@zarazeg]

Love your reaction! Would really appreciate to see you react to more of her music. Live performances are recommended 🤗

[@madkow007]

Live Aurora is best

[@duikmans]

You should look up the live video of her performing Helvegen, together with Wardruna.

[@Cassandra6]

Billie Eilish cites Aurora as an inspiration btw!! her and Jesse Reyes

[@Thumpasaurus69]

Thank god for your lady’s musical knowledge.

[@tinntinnamp]

She is amazing, Check out Little boy in the grass, Murder Song 54321, It happened quiet, Churchyard (kpex version)... Also if you hear that in Billy eilish or however you spell it, it's because she (BE) got inspiration from Runaway (she says that in in interview, I'm not just saying it for no reason). Aurora was way before her time, no comparing her to anyone else.

[@Adversital]

Murders Song 5,4,3,2,1 On Nobel 2015 by Her!!

[@olaandreolsen3036]

Friends, - she is even better live. Belive me. Please listen to her concerts at Nidarosdomen or The Nobel Peaceprize corniest.

[@bloodybutunbowed291]

MUST DO HER LIVE PERFORMANCES!!!