my first idea also, Maria is such a friendly, nice girl next door, while on stage she's that ancient goddess with a voice like mother earth and that amazing antlers. Love her.
You can run into all three at viking events in Denmark (not as much any longer as they are busy doing band stuff), nice, friendly relaxed people. Most reenactors are except a few of us stuffed-up fighters ;-)
Intimidating???? Beautiful In her stage dress and out. I am moved SPIRITUALLY by her on stage dress. (Moved by all of their on stage dress.) Her on stage appearance is my screen saver. Off stage she is as beautiful as her on stage persona.
@Connor Ó Dubhlaoich He loved it. I've never in my life seen him kind of Bob and goove to music. I don't think I've ever seen him even listen to music.
@@neilwhite3192 Thank you, I'm glad too. He has late onset dementia so he won't always remember it, but I told him it's ok, I'll remember him loving the experience so the memory will live on. He was happy with that.
These two can never be allowed to meet in person. The magnitude of the positive vibes emanating from them, if brought into close proximity would setup a feedback loop of goodness that could tear a hole in the fabric of the universe.
"The audience are part of the ritual" - very interesting discussion starts here. Especially since a lot of artists talk about creating art (even performance art) for themselves, which is almost the opposite ethos.
"Art" becomes art, only and only when it is shared to a public. And Heilung has one of the best approaches to sharing its art. I respect them for this.
It's also something Einar Selvik talked about in a few interviews, the way his music becomes something different through the interaction with a live audience. On the other hand, with regards to his music in itself, without the live performance aspect, he did say that he does enjoy listening to his own music from time to time, and the reason for that is that he did start to create the sort of music he would have liked to listen to, but that he couldn't find around him, at least not very often. Or something along those lines. So I don't think it has to be an either or sort of question, you can create your art because you yourself are enjoying it, but you can further your craft, so to speak, and enhance your art, if you manage to learn to bring other people into it as well, and add that spiritual/communal aspect to it.
You two are peas in a pod. A very cool, geeky, singing pod. I used to go to folk festivals and camp overnight with my parents. We'd sit around a fire with world class musicians and sing songs all night. Could you imagine going to a Renfest and sitting around a fire with these two singing?
Right? I couldn't stop smiling at Elizabeth and Maria geeking out. This whole series has been so entertaining, interesting and insightful. I love how it really is genuinely just two people talking over tea, and not some rigid Question > Answer > Question > Answer routine. I'd like to think, too that, besides being such a bright, pleasant spirit, that Elizabeth's invitations are accepted (or, in Maria's case, they've reached out to her) because she's the real deal. She's not "playing the algorithm", farming views and follows off others' work, like so many others on YT. She has the knowledge, chops and experience to understand, break down and discuss what's going on. She's an educator. And so, Elizabeth and her guests can talk as equals on that level.
@@TheCharismaticVoice Honestly, there is no substitute for sincerity, and when it is matched with a genuinely educated perception the result is both engaging and rewarding. Your videos never fail to captivate me, as Heilung’s music (especially Maria Frantz’s magical voice) never fails to enrapture me. This made for a deeply satisfying conversation between two women I so admire.
I'm impressed with how humble and natural Maria is - I consider her a unique talent. It's not only the amazing voice but also her acting, her facial expressions, her movements. She projects calm and dignity, she's that ancient priestess that the warriors are ready to die for. I saw Heilung in Chicago and I'm planning to see them again. I'm a writer, I often explore old mysteries, and Heilung is my inspiration. I'm learning from them how to understand a ritual. Thank you and kudos!
When Maria Franz is on stage with her make-up and so on... she really look like this powerful being. like if she is above humans as we know now.. .But in this interview she s totally the contrast. Very ''normal'' and sweet.
Thank you, Jakob! I am hoping for it to become a regular thing on the channel! At least one per month this year, and maybe I'll increase it should getting a hold of artists become easier. ;-)
@@TheCharismaticVoice as a muso myself and a massive fan, I hope one day my music gets big enough to have a talk with you. That would be awesome as a musician
I got into this genre from the show Vikings, because Wardruna's music was featured in much of it. So I saw a suggested video to Heilung one day and was blown away. I get a lot of positive reactions when I share their music. People that aren't exposed to anything but mainstream music, it's like a new world opens up for them. Fun to hear that Maria likes Bjork as well.
I have been a fan of Maria Franz for a long time now, having been born and raised in Greece, I have always had a deep connection to folk music, but mostly the rituals behind it. She is the epitome of priestess representing nature and well being, thus the name for both bands that she is associated, which literally translate to Healing, and Euzen (pronounced Ef zin) meaning well being. Two aspects of the performances which are almost at both ends of the spectrum at the same time, that of peace and calm, and also the how furious nature can be, both the fear of a Viking invasion, and the calmness of accepting one’s fate as dictated by nature. This is no cult, this is humanity at its best and most vulnerable. It transcends ethnicity and geography, part of a real pantheon. Thank you so much for the interview.
Really? an entire hour has passed? Next time 2 hours, at the very least! She'll be back, won't she? Maria is too incredible for an one time thing. Thanks for that.
Maria has such a calming and captivating presence when she's performing in Heilung but it's so nice to see what she's like out of character. Great interview!
I'm crying watching this. I was at the Denver ritual and planning on going to the Red Rocks show. Heilung is my favorite music I've ever heard. When the Denver show happened, I'd recently had a devastating loss in my family. That show, that ritual set me back on a path of exploring myself, my music. Maria is incredible. Thank you thank you thank you for this.
Maria is 11 out of 10, nothing weird. Her vocals make me shiver. What she does is so far away from the music I have loved my whole life but what she does is so beautiful. Thank you Maria, you have opened my musical mind.
Eu as "ef" is modern Greek, in classical Greek it is indeed like "eju". The sound changed over the past 2500 years, see eleutheros vs. eleftheros: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%E1%BC%90%CE%BB%CE%B5%CF%8D%CE%B8%CE%B5%CF%81%CE%BF%CF%82. According to this, the transition from ypsilon to phi took place during the Byzantine time. Well, and "Heilung" of course means "cure" in German.
As someone who's studied both modern and classical Greek, I'd like to point out that if they've chosen the classical route it would actually be read as "εουθεν" [euthēn] (the adjective would be εὐθηνός, so η being basically a long ε instead of an ι sound like in modern and the diptong εὐ sounding "εου" it would be pronounced like that), but if it's a modern approach that's true! It's so interesting how this language has evolved over the ages, to be honest! But now trying to pronounce Greek words give me a headache because I never know if I should go for modern or classical LOL
@Giannis Giatsiakis That is interesting. I realized that it sounded Ef Zin and also realized that it sounds like the German word essen, which is to eat, also a form of 'wellbeing'. I am pretty sure the cultural influences play a role here.
@@aresaurelian No Ancient Greek "cultural influences" were involved in how anient Germanic peoples talked about eating. I strongly suggest you refrain from publically sharing this sort of word association games, because to people who are familiar with the actual science of etymology what you write is a direct equivalent to saying that you're pretty sure thunder happens when two clouds in the sky bump into each other.
Maria Franz is so interesting! Daunting when on scene, but she seems so genuine and friendly in everyday life ; one would love to be her friend! He vocal performances are truly amazing, but so comforting, with the band 's music, at the same time. We feel more united as humans thanks to music, a language without boundaries. And I love the part with the "banshee cry", and also the "white willowy witch laughter" (I think it's in Maidjan as well). And what's Maria is saying about the band's work is fascinating, exciting and illustrates the old saying : - "Inspiration must find you at work"! Thank you for the interview Elizabeth and Maria!
23:45 you give Maria the word "banshee" to describe your favorite vocal technique of hers. She accepts it as the official name of the technique. The fangirling comes full circle, and I love it. EDIT: I stand corrected. 1:02:15 you look sooo close to tears hearing Maria praise what you do! I loved it and agree with every word.
Ah, I am already sure this is going to be amazing! Love Maria Franz in everything she does, from Euzen to Heilung, from Songleikr to everywhere she joins as a guest :D
@@TheCharismaticVoice Oh, for sure! I remember seeing her live with Euzen for the first time at Castlefest in 2012 and I've been enchanted ever since. Great interview, thank you for this video :)
I have no idea how I missed this interview for the past two years, but I'm so glad I found it! Maria seems to be a genuinely lovely woman & you can feel her excitement for exploring musical & vocal expression. I hope they decide to come back to King's Theater (Brooklyn, NY) soon! Or even a bigger venue like MSG!
i saw this and i think my brain stopped functioning for a moment. Read it a few times to make sure i was reading it right. Now i'm internally freaking out with joy. Cant wait to watch this tomorrow to start off my weekend.
I loved this interview. Amazing job getting time with her and using that time so well! So many interviewers don't seem to 'get' Maria, Chris or Kai, just floating through, rattling off their list of questions. You two seemed to hit it off quickly, having great chemistry and a real connection. A fascinating, deeper look into both of your personalities. It was great watching you two "geek out" with each other over your many shared interests. Learned so much and fell even deeper in love with both your unique, free spirits. Just fantastic, thank you.
One of the most powerful and beautiful vocals ever recorded... just jamming, pure improv, one take. Wow. Also, Hellblade 2 looks phenomenal. The original is one of the best games ever made.
Maria is so intriguing. Such an immense talented individual with a deep connection with history. She has a very "organic" approach to life with a good bit of interest with our pagan past to add to it. Her voice is captivating. She obviously has both a beautiful inner spirit and mystical presence.
What I like about such fantastic singers like Maria, you hear their talking voice, and you can recognize them in the songs. You hear her talk and you can say yes its Maria I heard singing, and vice versa. I times of super special effects many pop singers do, this became quite rare.
Maria's voice is incredible! I get goose bumps every time I hear her solo's, so great to see this interview and learn a bit more direct from her, brilliant that you arranged this interview Elizabeth.
I love Heilung and Euzen. This was a great interview (my favorite with Maria so far). BTW, Annicke Shireen, who Maria mentions does her makeup and sings with Heilung, also has an eponymous band ("Shireen") that is amazing and worth checking out!
I was about half way through this interview when I realized I hadn't had my tea yet and I felt that I was not fitting in. So I paused it and prepped my own cup of Japanese green tea from Shizuoka. I enjoyed this interview so much. It was so evident that both of you had so much fun!
Maria Franz.... everyone's best friend, sister, mother, daughter and spiritual guide. And such an amazing artist. I'm obsessed with Heilung, especially Anoana which is such an amazingly powerful song. I'm a Pagan this song connects me to what is my spiritual pagan faith grounded in the spiritualism of the ancient times. Thank you for your amazing voice, Maria. (Also, secretly wishes to meet you as well one day).
I was on a business trip a couple of weeks ago and for some divine reason they were in the customs line right next to me on Dallas airport, I saw her hair and I started thinking "I know who she is, I really know" of course once I asked if she was actually Maria I almost started fangirling LOL... long story short they had a show the night before and were flying back home, I was flying from Mx to MN and had no idea they had a show the night before otherwise I would tried to be at least one night there to attend. Maria and the crew are really kind, she is so lovely and warm in person, I loved having a small chat with her :)
😍😍😍😍 If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands... I love Heilung and I'm hoping so much that the concerts will take place this year.... 🧘♀️🧘♀️
@@TheCharismaticVoice Let's keep our fingers crossed... Mine are hanging around with some festival and other concert tickets.... I miss live music so much!!!
I love hearing about Maria's process. I appreciate the way Heiling was formed and their creative process as well. Kai (sp?) standing half-naked, screaming in the garden... yes, please.
One of the best interviews I've seen for a musician. No question after question, doesn't feel forced, yall are just enjoying your time and discussing everything. Loved it.
Oh my goodness Maria is so adorable and sweet! She really seemed interested in the interview and was having a really good time with the chat. The fact that she even brought up some of the details of the video was cool.
I live down the street from Red Rocks. That venue already has a spiritual presence to it. With Heilung, I can't even imagine what it will be like I've had tix for this show FOREVER!!!!! Can't wait for it to get here.
Ahh wow, this will be awesome. Maria has one of the best vocals in music (my opinion) and our host is a fantastic human being and also one of my favorite humans. I’m excited. Cant wait.
Such an amazing interview, thank you! I'm so glad Maria mentioned Hellblade 2, because the first one is in my opinion one of the best games ever made. Such an emotional work of art. I was actually a fan of Heilung before having played the game, so them scoring the music for the sequel is a dream come true.
I fell for Maria when she used to do "Have Euzen the news?" on the Euzen YT channel. Then Heilung Castlefest took it to another level. Wonderful Person, with a wonderful respect of what grounded our ancestors.
I recently learned of Heilung and going down the UA-cam rabbit hole brought me here. What a fantastic interview! Both of you are so humble and so down to earth. As a classical musician, I can confidently say the talent here is unmistakable. Seeing two women of your caliber discussing music and even being so natural to just sit down and have tea together... Amazing! I even broke out my own tea to drink along with you. Might I recommend lapsang souchong tea if you are ever looking for something new to try. The way I describe it is "a campfire in tea form". If you could capture the flavor of a campfire and make a tea out of it, lapsang souchong would be it. It can easily be purchased on amazon for pretty cheap.
Thank you SO MUCH for this interview, Elizabeth; it was absolutely amazing seeing you two have such a blast, while at the same time being super-informative. I am so happy for you making a new friend. I hope you two stay in touch because there is never enough geekiness in the world. ^^
It's crazy how Maria mentioned bjork being an inspiration for her I noticed before watching this that her voice is very similar to bjorks style in some ways.. thats awesome
If you’re wondering why she said hallucinogenic “fabrics”, it’s because the Norwegian word for substance is identical to the word for fabric. So it’s just a small mixup.
Yeah, it can get awkward, my sister when she was younger, used to love designing and making dresses, and was interviewed by the local paper for some reason, and she got asked what she was going to spend her confirmation money on "Jeg skal kjøpe stoff." :P
@@VampyrMygg Assuming "stoff" is the word for fabric, it's cognate in English would be "stuff". There is an older (kind of archaic now) meaning of "stuff" in English which means woolen fabric. I imagine that meaning has become rare in recent centuries as "fabric" became the more common term. Also, "stuffing" is a related word for padding used to fill cushions and such. Oddly, "fabric" is a loanword from French (fabrique) that doesn't mean cloth in any way. It's the verb for making or crafting. Amusingly, one term often used for cloth in French is "matériel" which basically means... stuff (that you can make something with). I guess it isn't uncommon to call cloth "stuff" in various languages. 😄
Considering space-time is also viewed as a fabric. It is a also a foundation/substance for existence. At any rate, probably NOT a mixup, but a near-synonym much like discreet/discrete.
This is still so amazing. Maria is a gift to humanity, actually you both are. Ah mazing. To think of what they're making, that its improvised and comes straight from the heart - that says a lot about who they are. Improvising this deep, moving and profoundly soul-grabbing music, it must mirror the minds it came from and that is an interesting thought. I'd love to meet them and see a ritual live. LOVE to.
This is just such a wholesome series of videos to watch. All the way from Elizabeth's jaw dropping when she reacted to in maidjan up to them drinking tea and having a chat
Thanks for this, Elizabeth and Maria! I'm only 10 mins in and I've had a huge smile on my face the whole time. It's so great to see you two geeking out together over music, tea, roleplaying, and giant swords!
I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you for sharing it. Maria seems to have such a genuine ease and delight about her, it's very infectious. The answer she gave about how dealing with the pandemic had been was entirely focused on the positive things and I loved that. This conversation reminded me of the one with Will Ramos because of the... I don't know what word to use... The simpatico. There is this equally reciprocated engagement between Elizabeth and Will, and Elizabeth and Maria. There is genuine, mutual interest and pleasure in the conversations, and it makes them so very enjoyable to listen to.
I'm one of these guys, you would avoid sitting next to me on a bus if u see me, but... I watched the entire video and felt so comfortable and positive energy along with my tea I was also drinking.
Oh yes! Since I first heard of Heilung (Alfadhirhaiti) in your reaction video, I've purchased Ofnir and had it on endless repeat in my car. Amazing music! Super awesome that you bagged this interview, I rarely watch long videos but I had to sit for this one. Maria's vocals are haunting and hypnotic; bewitching and bewildering. She gets big bonus points for being into Star Wars and Lego!
This has to be the interview of the year. If the world leaders could truly experience what Heilung is throwing down the world would be a much healthier place. And though mushrooms would be nice, it’s really not necessary, the way Heilung brings the spirit world directly to the listener it just brings you to that place. Thank you Maria for adding that special layer to articulate this experience.
My wife and I are on a road trip and just listened to your Anoana review, and now enjoying listening to this great interview. We saw Heilung live last year and it was a truly spiritual experience. They stir up deeply rooted primal emotions. They are incredible.
Bless you! The tomes you have bring out the most inner energies. It's rare that I find such a power that stirs my soul. Not in the normal way but in the eldest of ways. You have ound that way, that sound, that energy.
Many thanks for this conversation , I cant call it an interview , that would take the fun out of this get together . Watching people clad in fur, leather and ancient dress listening to bones and drums I am carried away to ancient times to times when there was such a freshness in the world. The voice of Maria is quite remarkable an animal , bird and human like in sound but on the warm and soothing kind ....Again Thanks very much for letting us in on this conversation !
One of my favorite female singers, with my favorite reactor, with Oathbringer and Mayalaran in the background from my favorite book series...This is awesome!
OMG I am so glad you were able to talk to Maria. She is such an amazing person and so down to earth. Love the fact she is a larper would love to hang out with her and the whole group.
I've had 2 spiritual experiences. One was at Malin Head Ireland. The other was seeing Heilung live in Denver. It's still not out of my system. I went in a fan. I left obsessed.
Great interview with an amazing artist. Was great to hear more of her background and the history behind all of her musical projects. I was intimately familiar with history of Heilung, however, Euzen and Songleikr, not so much. I was able to attend the ceremony in DC last year, and it was amazing. The ceremony taking place at Red Rocks will be amazing as well. Hope to see you there.
38:54 - the comment about vacuuming cracked me up! The first time I came across Heilung, one of my initial, bizarre thoughts was "these incredible people up there on that stage have to go home at some point and do mundane things like vacuuming"... and there it is!
What you expect: two professional singers talking about singing, music, touring and everything that goes with that. What you get: that, plus - tea, Lego, Star Wars, swords, LARPing being referenced by two very relaxed, smiling and outright genial women who seem to have an uncanny rapport with each other, and love to talk about what they are doing. This was heartwarming to see, especially in these dark days. Thank you so much! (even though I´m a year late to this...)
Yes tea drinkers too!! Not only do you make excellent music ( that I love) but you drink teas too ( peppermint and licorice my favourite). You also like star wars and I love the larp swords in the background, and here I am thinking I am alone,, there is more of us than I thought.
I was really hoping against all hope that you will get an interview with Maria... I'm so looking forward to this.. Fingers crossed Heilung come to UK in December..
Holy crap, i had no idea Maria was the singer in Euzen! I've known about and have listened to Euzen for longer than I've known about/listened to Heilung, and absolutely never connected the two together just due to how amazingly different the two sounds are. The absolute musical depth to pull that off is simply masterful.
I love Heilung all of them are good talented artist but mostly Maria's voice is like a golden goddess she sounds so wonderful even if she is singing like a native indian at times ♥
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did you ever get to see Heilung live?
What I don't know is whether that place harbors any musical instruments or inscriptions relevant for music from that time.
No way you got an interview with the woman herself. Looking forward to this!
She reached out to me, she is absolutely amazing, and I love this woman!
@@TheCharismaticVoice Wow, wow, wow ... She is so adorable ! Can't wait to watch this. I saw her live with Euzen and with Heilung - truely amazing. ☺
@@TheCharismaticVoice That's amazing! Banshee noise-off? :D
@@Dextline YES! That would be amazing!
@@Dextline ha!
She seems so genuinely nice and friendly. Such a contrast to how intimidating she looks in full Heilung dress.
Kai is the same way. If you watch some of his interviews hes an ancient tattoo nerd. Very quiet.. Totally different than the stage.
my first idea also, Maria is such a friendly, nice girl next door, while on stage she's that ancient goddess with a voice like mother earth and that amazing antlers. Love her.
You can run into all three at viking events in Denmark (not as much any longer as they are busy doing band stuff), nice, friendly relaxed people. Most reenactors are except a few of us stuffed-up fighters ;-)
Intimidating???? Beautiful In her stage dress and out. I am moved SPIRITUALLY by her on stage dress. (Moved by all of their on stage dress.) Her on stage appearance is my screen saver. Off stage she is as beautiful as her on stage persona.
Beauty and power
My Father's first concert ever was Heilung, he was 73 at the time.
That's one hell of a drum to experience at such an age. Even younger people can feel it in their heart and bones
That's just the best. I don't know you or your dad but I'm so happy that happened.
@Connor Ó Dubhlaoich He loved it. I've never in my life seen him kind of Bob and goove to music. I don't think I've ever seen him even listen to music.
@@Dextline It's a transformative experience for everyone in the crowd, and it's a crowd literally of all ages and peoples
@@neilwhite3192 Thank you, I'm glad too. He has late onset dementia so he won't always remember it, but I told him it's ok, I'll remember him loving the experience so the memory will live on. He was happy with that.
These two can never be allowed to meet in person. The magnitude of the positive vibes emanating from them, if brought into close proximity would setup a feedback loop of goodness that could tear a hole in the fabric of the universe.
Best catastrophe that could happen. I don't have a problem with that.
Good. We could use some of that in this world of forced political strife.
No.
Stop it.
Get help.
"The audience are part of the ritual" - very interesting discussion starts here. Especially since a lot of artists talk about creating art (even performance art) for themselves, which is almost the opposite ethos.
"Art" becomes art, only and only when it is shared to a public. And Heilung has one of the best approaches to sharing its art. I respect them for this.
@@blxckwolf2414 so true
It's also something Einar Selvik talked about in a few interviews, the way his music becomes something different through the interaction with a live audience. On the other hand, with regards to his music in itself, without the live performance aspect, he did say that he does enjoy listening to his own music from time to time, and the reason for that is that he did start to create the sort of music he would have liked to listen to, but that he couldn't find around him, at least not very often. Or something along those lines. So I don't think it has to be an either or sort of question, you can create your art because you yourself are enjoying it, but you can further your craft, so to speak, and enhance your art, if you manage to learn to bring other people into it as well, and add that spiritual/communal aspect to it.
Maria is so down to earth...but she shines like a sun!
You two are peas in a pod. A very cool, geeky, singing pod. I used to go to folk festivals and camp overnight with my parents. We'd sit around a fire with world class musicians and sing songs all night. Could you imagine going to a Renfest and sitting around a fire with these two singing?
I'd watch us!
@@TheCharismaticVoice So would I.....and I did! Fantastic interview! Two beautiful women with such passion for their art. :-)
Right? I couldn't stop smiling at Elizabeth and Maria geeking out.
This whole series has been so entertaining, interesting and insightful. I love how it really is genuinely just two people talking over tea, and not some rigid Question > Answer > Question > Answer routine.
I'd like to think, too that, besides being such a bright, pleasant spirit, that Elizabeth's invitations are accepted (or, in Maria's case, they've reached out to her) because she's the real deal. She's not "playing the algorithm", farming views and follows off others' work, like so many others on YT. She has the knowledge, chops and experience to understand, break down and discuss what's going on. She's an educator. And so, Elizabeth and her guests can talk as equals on that level.
@@TheCharismaticVoice Elizabeth, *everyone* would watch you two.
She is so genuine. Gotta admire her for her naturality. Greetings from Germany.
You are so right! Even though I don't exactly know who of those two ladies you are talking about!
Ein Frieslander, ja?
Die Saxon, wo die schone madchen waxen, ja?
That was the best interview with Maria Frantz I’ve ever had the pleasure to watch! Thank you!!
Wow, thank you Constance!
@@TheCharismaticVoice Honestly, there is no substitute for sincerity, and when it is matched with a genuinely educated perception the result is both engaging and rewarding. Your videos never fail to captivate me, as Heilung’s music (especially Maria Frantz’s magical voice) never fails to enrapture me. This made for a deeply satisfying conversation between two women I so admire.
I agree.
Indeed, *MOST~ASSUREDLY ! €¥£ ^
Kudos on a great interview, thank you for sharing!
I'm impressed with how humble and natural Maria is - I consider her a unique talent. It's not only the amazing voice but also her acting, her facial expressions, her movements. She projects calm and dignity, she's that ancient priestess that the warriors are ready to die for. I saw Heilung in Chicago and I'm planning to see them again. I'm a writer, I often explore old mysteries, and Heilung is my inspiration. I'm learning from them how to understand a ritual. Thank you and kudos!
When Maria Franz is on stage with her make-up and so on... she really look like this powerful being. like if she is above humans as we know now.. .But in this interview she s totally the contrast. Very ''normal'' and sweet.
I suspect that Elizabeth has that affect on a lot of people.
Nah bro, she is still above humans.
24:55
I almost cried, I'm so glad that she got to have that level of connection with someone, the validation meant so much to you
Elizabeth sure knows how to interview. Seriously one the things I enjoy most when do those interactions with the artists.
Thank you, Jakob! I am hoping for it to become a regular thing on the channel! At least one per month this year, and maybe I'll increase it should getting a hold of artists become easier. ;-)
The secret ingredient to any productive conversation is tea.
If you read that in Iroh's voice: you are correct.
@@TheCharismaticVoice as a muso myself and a massive fan, I hope one day my music gets big enough to have a talk with you. That would be awesome as a musician
Maria Franz has the most haunting, amazing voice I've ever heard live. She's a legend.
You are a superstar interviewing a powerful super Nova.
Thank you, Sean!
She's the real Trance from the Andromeda series.
I got into this genre from the show Vikings, because Wardruna's music was featured in much of it. So I saw a suggested video to Heilung one day and was blown away. I get a lot of positive reactions when I share their music. People that aren't exposed to anything but mainstream music, it's like a new world opens up for them.
Fun to hear that Maria likes Bjork as well.
I have been a fan of Maria Franz for a long time now, having been born and raised in Greece, I have always had a deep connection to folk music, but mostly the rituals behind it.
She is the epitome of priestess representing nature and well being, thus the name for both bands that she is associated, which literally translate to Healing, and Euzen (pronounced Ef zin) meaning well being.
Two aspects of the performances which are almost at both ends of the spectrum at the same time, that of peace and calm, and also the how furious nature can be, both the fear of a Viking invasion, and the calmness of accepting one’s fate as dictated by nature.
This is no cult, this is humanity at its best and most vulnerable.
It transcends ethnicity and geography, part of a real pantheon.
Thank you so much for the interview.
I love how Maria comes armed with a pot of tea, not just a cup!! This is a wonderful interview, thank you so much to both of you.
Maria seems like such a fun person. Amazing how she takes on such a serious persona of almost a deity on stage.
I simply adore both of these women, their talent and creativity is unmatched and they're both such powerful presences on stage!
Really? an entire hour has passed? Next time 2 hours, at the very least!
She'll be back, won't she? Maria is too incredible for an one time thing. Thanks for that.
Maria has such a calming and captivating presence when she's performing in Heilung but it's so nice to see what she's like out of character. Great interview!
So cute you two geeking out, giggling, and talking music.
I'm crying watching this. I was at the Denver ritual and planning on going to the Red Rocks show. Heilung is my favorite music I've ever heard. When the Denver show happened, I'd recently had a devastating loss in my family. That show, that ritual set me back on a path of exploring myself, my music. Maria is incredible. Thank you thank you thank you for this.
When was it?
Maria is 11 out of 10, nothing weird. Her vocals make me shiver. What she does is so far away from the music I have loved my whole life but what she does is so beautiful. Thank you Maria, you have opened my musical mind.
Greek here. "Euzen" is pronounced as "Ef Zin" in ancient Greek and it means "wellbeing".
Eu as "ef" is modern Greek, in classical Greek it is indeed like "eju". The sound changed over the past 2500 years, see eleutheros vs. eleftheros: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%E1%BC%90%CE%BB%CE%B5%CF%8D%CE%B8%CE%B5%CF%81%CE%BF%CF%82. According to this, the transition from ypsilon to phi took place during the Byzantine time.
Well, and "Heilung" of course means "cure" in German.
Since "Heilung" means "healing" in German, you could say Maria is part of two projects that basically have the same name.
As someone who's studied both modern and classical Greek, I'd like to point out that if they've chosen the classical route it would actually be read as "εουθεν" [euthēn] (the adjective would be εὐθηνός, so η being basically a long ε instead of an ι sound like in modern and the diptong εὐ sounding "εου" it would be pronounced like that), but if it's a modern approach that's true! It's so interesting how this language has evolved over the ages, to be honest! But now trying to pronounce Greek words give me a headache because I never know if I should go for modern or classical LOL
@Giannis Giatsiakis That is interesting. I realized that it sounded Ef Zin and also realized that it sounds like the German word essen, which is to eat, also a form of 'wellbeing'. I am pretty sure the cultural influences play a role here.
@@aresaurelian No Ancient Greek "cultural influences" were involved in how anient Germanic peoples talked about eating. I strongly suggest you refrain from publically sharing this sort of word association games, because to people who are familiar with the actual science of etymology what you write is a direct equivalent to saying that you're pretty sure thunder happens when two clouds in the sky bump into each other.
Maria Franz is so interesting! Daunting when on scene, but she seems so genuine and friendly in everyday life ; one would love to be her friend!
He vocal performances are truly amazing, but so comforting, with the band 's music, at the same time. We feel more united as humans thanks to music, a language without boundaries.
And I love the part with the "banshee cry", and also the "white willowy witch laughter" (I think it's in Maidjan as well).
And what's Maria is saying about the band's work is fascinating, exciting and illustrates the old saying :
- "Inspiration must find you at work"!
Thank you for the interview Elizabeth and Maria!
23:45 you give Maria the word "banshee" to describe your favorite vocal technique of hers. She accepts it as the official name of the technique.
The fangirling comes full circle, and I love it.
EDIT: I stand corrected. 1:02:15 you look sooo close to tears hearing Maria praise what you do! I loved it and agree with every word.
I would love to see a collaboration of Heilung and Wardruna. I think it would be epic.
YES please
I'm honestly surprised it hasn't happened yet !
This woman is absolutely phenomenal. I am in awe.
Ah, I am already sure this is going to be amazing! Love Maria Franz in everything she does, from Euzen to Heilung, from Songleikr to everywhere she joins as a guest :D
I mean, she is rather amazing.
@@TheCharismaticVoice Oh, for sure! I remember seeing her live with Euzen for the first time at Castlefest in 2012 and I've been enchanted ever since.
Great interview, thank you for this video :)
I have no idea how I missed this interview for the past two years, but I'm so glad I found it!
Maria seems to be a genuinely lovely woman & you can feel her excitement for exploring musical & vocal expression.
I hope they decide to come back to King's Theater (Brooklyn, NY) soon! Or even a bigger venue like MSG!
i saw this and i think my brain stopped functioning for a moment. Read it a few times to make sure i was reading it right. Now i'm internally freaking out with joy. Cant wait to watch this tomorrow to start off my weekend.
I loved this interview. Amazing job getting time with her and using that time so well! So many interviewers don't seem to 'get' Maria, Chris or Kai, just floating through, rattling off their list of questions. You two seemed to hit it off quickly, having great chemistry and a real connection. A fascinating, deeper look into both of your personalities. It was great watching you two "geek out" with each other over your many shared interests. Learned so much and fell even deeper in love with both your unique, free spirits. Just fantastic, thank you.
One of the most powerful and beautiful vocals ever recorded... just jamming, pure improv, one take. Wow.
Also, Hellblade 2 looks phenomenal. The original is one of the best games ever made.
Maria is so intriguing. Such an immense talented individual with a deep connection with history. She has a very "organic" approach to life with a good bit of interest with our pagan past to add to it. Her voice is captivating. She obviously has both a beautiful inner spirit and mystical presence.
What I like about such fantastic singers like Maria, you hear their talking voice, and you can recognize them in the songs.
You hear her talk and you can say yes its Maria I heard singing, and vice versa.
I times of super special effects many pop singers do, this became quite rare.
I'm just picturing Kai just screaming at nothing in Maria's yard lmfao
Maria's voice is incredible! I get goose bumps every time I hear her solo's, so great to see this interview and learn a bit more direct from her, brilliant that you arranged this interview Elizabeth.
I love Heilung and Euzen. This was a great interview (my favorite with Maria so far). BTW, Annicke Shireen, who Maria mentions does her makeup and sings with Heilung, also has an eponymous band ("Shireen") that is amazing and worth checking out!
I agree with this! Shireen is wonderful
I was about half way through this interview when I realized I hadn't had my tea yet and I felt that I was not fitting in. So I paused it and prepped my own cup of Japanese green tea from Shizuoka. I enjoyed this interview so much. It was so evident that both of you had so much fun!
I just went straight for the gin! Green Tea sounds better
Maria Franz.... everyone's best friend, sister, mother, daughter and spiritual guide. And such an amazing artist. I'm obsessed with Heilung, especially Anoana which is such an amazingly powerful song. I'm a Pagan this song connects me to what is my spiritual pagan faith grounded in the spiritualism of the ancient times. Thank you for your amazing voice, Maria. (Also, secretly wishes to meet you as well one day).
HOLY shit now this I didn't expect. I'm reeeally excited for this one!
I was on a business trip a couple of weeks ago and for some divine reason they were in the customs line right next to me on Dallas airport, I saw her hair and I started thinking "I know who she is, I really know" of course once I asked if she was actually Maria I almost started fangirling LOL... long story short they had a show the night before and were flying back home, I was flying from Mx to MN and had no idea they had a show the night before otherwise I would tried to be at least one night there to attend. Maria and the crew are really kind, she is so lovely and warm in person, I loved having a small chat with her :)
I appreciate this so much!
Both women are talented and a nice combination of "geeky" and "elegant".
... and TEA!
Delightful.
Heilung are legends. Important stuff for anyone still trying to hang on to their heritage that's being snuffed out.
😍😍😍😍
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands...
I love Heilung and I'm hoping so much that the concerts will take place this year....
🧘♀️🧘♀️
Me too! My tickets are sitting right here... and I am staring in envy.
@@TheCharismaticVoice Let's keep our fingers crossed... Mine are hanging around with some festival and other concert tickets.... I miss live music so much!!!
@@TheCharismaticVoice I still have to wait until November until they (hopefully) come to Munich
I love hearing about Maria's process. I appreciate the way Heiling was formed and their creative process as well.
Kai (sp?) standing half-naked, screaming in the garden... yes, please.
Maria is so beautiful like her voice
Two gifted women talk leisurely about their gifts. Pure gold. Or better.
I'm really happy to watch this.
I watched "Norupo" and instantly fell in love with Maria's voice. Obviously being English I don't understand a single word but that does not matter.
Two of the most amazing female voices on Earth.... having tea.... How cool is this....!
I am so happy that this happened. Can't wait to see this tomorrow.
Please also react to some of her performances with Euzen.
I plan to now, Sean!
@@TheCharismaticVoice YES!
Please PLEASE react to the song "Judged By"!!!
@@pikehunter23750 either that or Phobia
One of the best interviews I've seen for a musician. No question after question, doesn't feel forced, yall are just enjoying your time and discussing everything. Loved it.
WHO DISLIKED 😡 but i’m so happy u interviewed maria herself!! i love you both so much 🥺😭♥️
Oh my goodness Maria is so adorable and sweet! She really seemed interested in the interview and was having a really good time with the chat. The fact that she even brought up some of the details of the video was cool.
Watching these two people vibing on their shared love is amazing. Thank you for sharing!
I live down the street from Red Rocks. That venue already has a spiritual presence to it. With Heilung, I can't even imagine what it will be like
I've had tix for this show FOREVER!!!!! Can't wait for it to get here.
Ahh wow, this will be awesome. Maria has one of the best vocals in music (my opinion) and our host is a fantastic human being and also one of my favorite humans. I’m excited. Cant wait.
Such an amazing interview, thank you! I'm so glad Maria mentioned Hellblade 2, because the first one is in my opinion one of the best games ever made. Such an emotional work of art. I was actually a fan of Heilung before having played the game, so them scoring the music for the sequel is a dream come true.
Hellblade truely one of the best games ever made. The last fight is beyond epic. Heilung will slay in Hellblade 2.
The insipirational energy of this interview was off the charts!
First time I’m seeing Maria without her performance attire. Cool seeing and hearing her this way!
I fell for Maria when she used to do "Have Euzen the news?" on the Euzen YT channel. Then Heilung Castlefest took it to another level. Wonderful Person, with a wonderful respect of what grounded our ancestors.
I recently learned of Heilung and going down the UA-cam rabbit hole brought me here. What a fantastic interview! Both of you are so humble and so down to earth. As a classical musician, I can confidently say the talent here is unmistakable. Seeing two women of your caliber discussing music and even being so natural to just sit down and have tea together... Amazing! I even broke out my own tea to drink along with you.
Might I recommend lapsang souchong tea if you are ever looking for something new to try. The way I describe it is "a campfire in tea form". If you could capture the flavor of a campfire and make a tea out of it, lapsang souchong would be it. It can easily be purchased on amazon for pretty cheap.
Thank you SO MUCH for this interview, Elizabeth; it was absolutely amazing seeing you two have such a blast, while at the same time being super-informative. I am so happy for you making a new friend. I hope you two stay in touch because there is never enough geekiness in the world. ^^
It's crazy how Maria mentioned bjork being an inspiration for her I noticed before watching this that her voice is very similar to bjorks style in some ways.. thats awesome
If you’re wondering why she said hallucinogenic “fabrics”, it’s because the Norwegian word for substance is identical to the word for fabric. So it’s just a small mixup.
Yeah, it can get awkward, my sister when she was younger, used to love designing and making dresses, and was interviewed by the local paper for some reason, and she got asked what she was going to spend her confirmation money on "Jeg skal kjøpe stoff." :P
I forgot to translate her reply. It has two translations. "I'm going to buy fabrics." Or "I'm going to buy drugs."
That's funny, it's the same word for both in German, too.
@@VampyrMygg Assuming "stoff" is the word for fabric, it's cognate in English would be "stuff". There is an older (kind of archaic now) meaning of "stuff" in English which means woolen fabric. I imagine that meaning has become rare in recent centuries as "fabric" became the more common term. Also, "stuffing" is a related word for padding used to fill cushions and such.
Oddly, "fabric" is a loanword from French (fabrique) that doesn't mean cloth in any way. It's the verb for making or crafting. Amusingly, one term often used for cloth in French is "matériel" which basically means... stuff (that you can make something with). I guess it isn't uncommon to call cloth "stuff" in various languages. 😄
Considering space-time is also viewed as a fabric. It is a also a foundation/substance for existence. At any rate, probably NOT a mixup, but a near-synonym much like discreet/discrete.
This is still so amazing. Maria is a gift to humanity, actually you both are. Ah mazing. To think of what they're making, that its improvised and comes straight from the heart - that says a lot about who they are. Improvising this deep, moving and profoundly soul-grabbing music, it must mirror the minds it came from and that is an interesting thought. I'd love to meet them and see a ritual live. LOVE to.
You both have a lovely chemistry together. I hope you will be able to meet each other in person when you are going to the Heilung concert
This is just such a wholesome series of videos to watch. All the way from Elizabeth's jaw dropping when she reacted to in maidjan up to them drinking tea and having a chat
Thanks for this, Elizabeth and Maria! I'm only 10 mins in and I've had a huge smile on my face the whole time. It's so great to see you two geeking out together over music, tea, roleplaying, and giant swords!
I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you for sharing it.
Maria seems to have such a genuine ease and delight about her, it's very infectious. The answer she gave about how dealing with the pandemic had been was entirely focused on the positive things and I loved that.
This conversation reminded me of the one with Will Ramos because of the... I don't know what word to use... The simpatico.
There is this equally reciprocated engagement between Elizabeth and Will, and Elizabeth and Maria. There is genuine, mutual interest and pleasure in the conversations, and it makes them so very enjoyable to listen to.
I don't know why, but this is the most wholesome interview I've ever seen.
I hope you are able to do more interviews with artists you've reacted to!
I'm one of these guys, you would avoid sitting next to me on a bus if u see me, but... I watched the entire video and felt so comfortable and positive energy along with my tea I was also drinking.
Oh yes! Since I first heard of Heilung (Alfadhirhaiti) in your reaction video, I've purchased Ofnir and had it on endless repeat in my car. Amazing music! Super awesome that you bagged this interview, I rarely watch long videos but I had to sit for this one. Maria's vocals are haunting and hypnotic; bewitching and bewildering. She gets big bonus points for being into Star Wars and Lego!
This has to be the interview of the year. If the world leaders could truly experience what Heilung is throwing down the world would be a much healthier place. And though mushrooms would be nice, it’s really not necessary, the way Heilung brings the spirit world directly to the listener it just brings you to that place. Thank you Maria for adding that special layer to articulate this experience.
The Banshee duet might actually happen :D
Maybe live at Red Rock? Who knows!
hold up! The interview went by without a banshee scream? uncool dude!
@@ramiabdo5953 Zoom audio would not do it justice.
Yes please!
My wife and I are on a road trip and just listened to your Anoana review, and now enjoying listening to this great interview. We saw Heilung live last year and it was a truly spiritual experience. They stir up deeply rooted primal emotions. They are incredible.
I am AGOG that you got to sit with, speak with and experience, the goddess behind Heilung!!
The Charismatic Voice did a great job with this interview, I would fall out of my chair trying to make words attempting to talk to her .
Bless you! The tomes you have bring out the most inner energies. It's rare that I find such a power that stirs my soul. Not in the normal way but in the eldest of ways. You have ound that way, that sound, that energy.
I was at Red Rocks for Wardruna in 19. The crowd will definitely have horns on.
Many thanks for this conversation , I cant call it an interview , that would take the fun out of this get together . Watching people clad in fur, leather and ancient dress listening to bones and drums I am carried away to ancient times to times when there was such a freshness in the world. The voice of Maria is quite remarkable an animal , bird and human like in sound but on the warm and soothing kind ....Again Thanks very much for letting us in on this conversation !
One of my favorite female singers, with my favorite reactor, with Oathbringer and Mayalaran in the background from my favorite book series...This is awesome!
Glad someone else noticed the gigantic SWORD in the background. Two of my favorite humans in one video... Very cool
These two are so wholesome, they need to be protected at all costs.
PETITION TO HAVE ELIZABETH SING ON THE NEXT HEILUNG ALBUM 😁
Aye!
OMG I am so glad you were able to talk to Maria. She is such an amazing person and so down to earth. Love the fact she is a larper would love to hang out with her and the whole group.
I knew on your first Heilung reaction that you were digging it. When Maria showed her vocal skill you were hooked.
I've had 2 spiritual experiences. One was at Malin Head Ireland. The other was seeing Heilung live in Denver. It's still not out of my system. I went in a fan. I left obsessed.
Great interview with an amazing artist. Was great to hear more of her background and the history behind all of her musical projects. I was intimately familiar with history of Heilung, however, Euzen and Songleikr, not so much. I was able to attend the ceremony in DC last year, and it was amazing. The ceremony taking place at Red Rocks will be amazing as well. Hope to see you there.
38:54 - the comment about vacuuming cracked me up! The first time I came across Heilung, one of my initial, bizarre thoughts was "these incredible people up there on that stage have to go home at some point and do mundane things like vacuuming"... and there it is!
Nerding out!!! Heilung got me through soo many days last year, and getting to learn more about Maria was a real treat, thanks so much for this!
What you expect: two professional singers talking about singing, music, touring and everything that goes with that. What you get: that, plus - tea, Lego, Star Wars, swords, LARPing being referenced by two very relaxed, smiling and outright genial women who seem to have an uncanny rapport with each other, and love to talk about what they are doing. This was heartwarming to see, especially in these dark days. Thank you so much! (even though I´m a year late to this...)
Well, that's the fastest I've ever clicked "SET REMINDER".
Yes tea drinkers too!! Not only do you make excellent music ( that I love) but you drink teas too ( peppermint and licorice my favourite). You also like star wars and I love the larp swords in the background, and here I am thinking I am alone,, there is more of us than I thought.
I was really hoping against all hope that you will get an interview with Maria... I'm so looking forward to this..
Fingers crossed Heilung come to UK in December..
Holy crap, i had no idea Maria was the singer in Euzen! I've known about and have listened to Euzen for longer than I've known about/listened to Heilung, and absolutely never connected the two together just due to how amazingly different the two sounds are. The absolute musical depth to pull that off is simply masterful.
Given that she came up in the discussion, you should do a Björk reaction: another fascinating vocal stylist.
Yes please
I love Heilung all of them are good talented artist but mostly Maria's voice is like a golden goddess she sounds so wonderful even if she is singing like a native indian at times ♥