Knight of St Olavs order Lady Sissel Kyrkjebø has been named a national threasure of Norway for over 3 decades. She has a crystal clear voice and is one of the worlds best ( if not the best ) female sopranos.
Whenever I listen to Sissel, Aurora, or Angelina Jordan, I can't help but wonder how a country the size of Norway got blessed with so much musical talent.
This is not an extensive explanation, but many highlights our well-financed (over tax) culture-schools that makes the cost bearable also for less wealthy families (as an example I checked the town I grew up in with ca 4000 inhabitants. For ca 140 USD dollar equivalent per 6 months, the little town provide teaching by full-time professionals in visual arts, theatre/acting/video-production, dance (modern and traditional) and music (Vocal, bass and electric guitar, violin (classical and traditional), piano, brass ensemble, drums/percussion and accordion (modern, classic and traditional). If families struggle with the 25 USD monthly fee or cost of instruments, there is refund- and loaner programs. Obviously, bigger towns and cities have many more programs, as they can afford a much larger full- and part-time teaching team. The thing is, talents are spotted. And really big talents will be gifted grants to go to institutions in for example Oslo once a month for advanced teaching and mentoring (one of the reasons why Norway has thrown around world-class classical and jazz/fusion musicians/singers for the last 30 years or so. I also want to point to a thing pop- and rock music picked up from the folk-music arena back in the 1980's with an example from Bergen. Bergen as a university city has always had a good rock-vibe. Back in the 1980s some dudes started to do "serious electronica". And the rock people welcomed them. Then these electronica/producers opened up for younger fans. "Garage", a famous rock bar since the 1970s open up "open mic" once a month for kids under 18. Studios and producers invited talents into their studios for free in downtime - allowing them to experiment. While also providing information and setting up meetings with "the one that knows much about what you are doing". Sissel - she had reached national fame in her mid-teens. While still going to school as normal, playing some gigs when her calendar allowed it, receiving all the teaching - now and then being highlighted internationally (pretty much the blueprint for how Angelina Jordan's family has balanced talent vs childhood). We may agree that this is not the right strategy for those that want to make all the money on the planet. But we are pretty chill about that, since one can live a perfectly happy life by earning "just" a few million USD-equivalents a year too. In a sense, a lot of our artists prefer that since "artistic freedom" and control over their own career is actually something one can buy - by settling with being more than well off instead of being obnoxiously well off (Sissel is an example of this - prioritizing her family while her kids grew up - while still earning more than all of us normal plebs 😀When she needs some pocket money she agrees to sing the "Suite" from Titanic (the movie), duet with Plácido Domingo, Charles Aznavour, José Carreras, Andrea Bocelli, Bryn Terfel, Josh Groban, Neil Sedaka, Mario Frangoulis, Russell Watson, Brian May, Tommy Körberg, Diana Krall, Warren G, Dee Dee Bridgewater or The Chieftains. or she goes to Salt Lake City to do this in front of 30,000 Mormons for a couple of nights: ua-cam.com/video/EFe84U__kt8/v-deo.html&ab_channel=TheTabernacleChoiratTempleSquare (I have been lucky enough to hear her sing both with and without a microphone a number of times. I am an atheist, but her voice deserves the label "god-given". I know professional opera-singers, I stopped being shocked at the amount of sound they can make with a gram of breath 40 years ago (I am still amazed though. And the noise coming out of this now 50+ lady still make inner organs start to physically resonate - listen to her quietly start the first choros with "slow"). I know it sounds like post-processing - but she does the same without a microphone - as if she form standing waves in the air itself. It is very physical).
@@glacieractivity Thank-you for the very courteous and highly informational reply. It truly is appreciated. The system as you describe it certainly does seem to have produced some wonderful results in Norway. Perhaps there are other countries that might be advised to take notice.
Sissel and Jordan is singers.. Aurora is a artist- musician. Don’t mix it only on gender and nasjonality ! Aurora and Susanne Sundfør is exceptionally talented.
@@heidifarstadkvalheim4952 I think it would be a little hard not to include Angelina Jordan in the category of "artist-musician" (even though it appears you wish to exclude singers from your definition). Angelina plays at least 4 different instruments and has been writing original material since she was 10 years old (her latest song, 7th Heaven being released a couple days ago). She also apparently shares at least some of her grandmothers artistic abilities and Mery Zamani is a well-respected Impressionist painter.
You are saying her first name correctly. Last name, Kyrkjebø sounds like ...so-sure-ber. She is from Bergen, Norway but lives now in Oslo, Norway. Since pandemic stays with husband on their country acreage or farm north west of Oslo. About an hours drive. She has two grown daughters, Ingrid and Sarah. The song you are listening to is from a new group of songs called her Reflection Album. She traveled to LA to have that large group of songs perfectly reordered. She even had some vinyl records made. I sent for her autographed set. Love it!!!! They are from old songs from all over, especially the US. You are right about that part of the world speaking very good English. Their school children are all taught this from about 9-10 years old. She has been knighted by their king. The youngest ever to recieve this. She has performed with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in Utah. Look up her song that she sung in 2019, called Slow Down. Everyone cried, including Sissel. Type in her name for a great many UA-cams!!!! She has some terrific ones when younger too. And from the start she is beautiful!!! She is turning 52 this June. This was written June 15, 2021
I must admit...my norwegian heart is pounding extra strong when I hear Sissel sing. Thanks for doing this reaction...she has a voice clear as a norwegian mountain brook. You might also want to listen to her sing "Somewhere over the rainbow", if you're not too tired of that song, that is:)
@@VocalSplendorStudios .... Recent subscriber here after your discovery of Amira. And now you've found Sissel, another favourite of mine. Apparently Sissel was in the running for ' My Heart Will Go On ' (movie 'Titanic') but was passed over last second for Celine (I fact checked this and it's accurate). See her 'Going Home' (4.6 million views) .... hauntingly beautiful. She has a very distinct voice that I just love. Keep up the great reactions. Cheers from Canada.
@@VocalSplendorStudios Have you ever seen "Titanic" with Kate Winslet and Leonardo di Caprio? That's Sissel throughout the entire film. Celine Dion only sings during the credits. ;-)
Wonderful that you found Sissel. She had been a star since the age of 16. Now she has passed 50. She has done alot of classical, with both Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras, she has Norwegian folksongs, she did the Olympic Hymn during the opening of the Olympics at Lillehammer in 1994, in the Titanic movie she did the stunning vocals during the death scenes and the sinking of the ship. The has done three concerts with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and one of my favourites are from one these concerts; "Eg veit i himmelrik ein borg - A Norwegian folksong, so beautiful and angelic.
Another one of our singing treasures of Norway. Her two first albums (1986 & 1987) was the best selling records ever in Norway, passing 500K each (population i Norway at the time; - less than 4 mill.). Unheard of in Norway at the time! All songs in Norwegian language. Her second record, all Christmas songs, was heard all over the place, and of course in ev-er-y shop all over the country for several years at Christmas time. She also starred at a setup of "Sound Of Music" in Norway in 1987. Thank you Valerie for the reaction.
I have been a fan of Sissel for over 15 years. I have numerous CD's by her when I need a good listen. I too have travelled to Sweden and through parts of Norway but never to Sissel's home town of Bergen. The Norwegians have a very warm, down to earth mindset as demonstrated in Sissel's singing presentation. Other beautiful songs by Sissel include, "Shenandoah", "Going Home", "You Raise Me Up" and the list goes on and on. Try some of her duets as well, one being "Bridge Over Troubled Water" with Sissel and Russell Watson. The video is heartwarming.
I heard Sissel for the first time a few days ago and have listened to a number of her pieces ever since. I can't believe that she has been around so long and I haven’t heard her/ or of her. There is a purity and haunting magic about her singing. She is now on my imaginative list of people I would love to have coffee or lunch with. I sing myself in several choirs in Ireland - we have a rich tradition of singing here. I was intrigued to come across your reaction video and I would like to thank you for sharing your raw reaction - it was both brave and wonderful. You have such a joyous and warm expression. The first song I heard Sissel sing was "Going Home" and it really moved me. Sissel - Going Home If you ever come to Ireland, let me know and we'll bring you on a small singing tour in Dublin and Galway.
If you like you could check out Kari Bremnes. Some foreigner called her Norway's Enya. But Kari has been around longer than Enya and has her own style. I believe she has cooperated with some Irish musicians also so maybe she has used some Irish elements in that context. She produce her own material ... if she also not get some from her brothers who is also well know musicians in Norway. You could also check out the Norwegian band Vamp(from Haugesund) who has some Irish inspired music. For example you could listen to their "Tir n'a Noir" ....which has something with an Irish saga to do.... You find them on YT....
The Righteous Brothers would be very proud listening to her. Happy St. Patrick's Day to you today and also to Sissell, this gorgeous female singer from Norway.
Jimmy Young released this song in the UK in the 1950s, then the Righteous Brothers passionate one in the 60s. Course there are lots of covers, but these are the ones I remember. I think Sissel's cover, as with the voice coach here, pings like a sweet shot; beautiful
Congratulations! You have reacted to another Norwegian gem, and the description of introversy fits well for Angelina and Aurora as well. And their common strength is producing emotions. Sissel has been around since the 80-ies, so she is mature. And she has been in concert with well known opera singers. Check out her songs, she has crystal clear vocals and covers a number of genres!
I was present at the Utah pioneer day concert where she first sang "Slow Down". It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. At the end, the audience of 21,000 people were in captivated silence for about 5 seconds. Then the standing ovation erupted, including the orchestra and choir at Temple Square. Her artistic range is remarkable as she can express feelings in the lyrics with her eyes and facial expressions.
Hi Valerie, yes she is a very special singer. Try 'Wait a While' a song penned by Jon Lord of Deep Purple fame. On stage he accompanies her on piano with her dressed in traditional Norwegian attire. A truly magnificent performance. Great reaction by the way. Cheers.
Another beautiful amazing talent from Norway. She has one of the most beautiful, calming voice I have ever heard. Valerie, you will enjoy her, and of course Angelina Jordan : )
Valerie, I came upon this artist the other day and thought I would send her to you then I found your reaction. She has a wonderful playlist of songs and should be heard. I don't know how I missed her. Talent is all around us you just have to find it.
Sissel sang the Olympic Hymn and Lillehammer 94 winter olympics theme song. She sang on the overture of Titanic movie sountrack and has sung and performed with many famous singers, such as Neil Sedaka, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo. Andrea Bocelli, Russell Watson, Charles Aznavour, Josh Groban, Bryn Terfel, Warren G, Judy Kuhn, James Horner and The Chieftains among others.
She's been around for decades! Really, you've never heard about her? How is that possible if music is your business. ABBA's Bennie wrote a song called "Like an Angel passing through my room" , do yourselves a favour and listen to that. But seriously, this lady must be one of the best singers ever, everything she sings from opera to light contemporary music is just marvellous!
She has a crystal clear voice and is one of the worlds best ( if not the best ) female sopranos. You should definitely listen to this one ua-cam.com/video/EFe84U__kt8/v-deo.html. Sissel sings Slow down with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. The best version I've heard.
So happy you found Sissel. She is by far norways most beloved artist and has been in the international limelight since she was teenager. She has worked with so many big international artists and is herself a world famous soprano although her work spans over many different genres. If you didnt know she is the humming voice in the "Titanic overture" I would be very happy if you would continue to react to her as she has so many amazing songs to choose from. Just to mention a few i would recommend "Shenandoah" ua-cam.com/video/N5grgB-dV2o/v-deo.html&ab_channel=alexhkleung "Mio Babbino Caro" ua-cam.com/video/W6DpMiT7uCE/v-deo.html&ab_channel=id4mytube "You`ll never walk alone" ua-cam.com/video/wvRYOLw5WGE/v-deo.html&ab_channel=sisselfan "Pie Jesus" ua-cam.com/video/I1ghkPFb90E/v-deo.html&ab_channel=anawentasa "Titanic Overture" ua-cam.com/video/esdPIEis4XI/v-deo.html&ab_channel=ALSTEP
Sissel is probably the Norwegian singer with the most world wide career. She has visited the big scenes, sung duets with the great singers out there. 3 times she has been invited to sing with the Mormon choir. She got a very long and standing ovation after performing "Slow down" at the 2019 Pioneer Concert with the Tabernacle Choir. Enjoy!!
Apart from her obvious voice talent, and high performance values, what intrigues about this artist is her principles that she holds to. She could have gone big time in the States with 'the firm' behind her and been much more famous, internationally. But her family & friends at home are more important to her than being a Celine or whoever.
I accidentally discovered her today and love her voice. Solitaire is another favorite . I really enjoyed your reaction when you heard her sing. It was also very emotional for me to hear her sing it.
It is incredibly encouraging to have come across your videos, most importantly, the looming threat to freedom of expression and creativity you clearly state. It cannot be put too strongly: any "new normal" is history people don't know. Detailed outcomes after donating personal rights to caretakers are widely available. We have a country of people that grant immunity to lies, carrying on as if nothing had happened. I have seen her three times and met her once. It is being in the presence of greatness. If the world stops a Sissel heart, we all die.
Sissel is very popular all over Europe, Japan and has toured the US. She has also been featured with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir several times Has sung with Bryn Terfel, Look for her 2019 performance of Slow Down with the MTC.
SISSEL sings out of her heart and she feels every Word wich comes out of her mouth and every Cell of her body. Nobody can study this IT MUST BE THE TRUTH.
Sissel has been a National Treasure of Norway for very long time...almost all her songs are special...too many to list...her transformation of When a Man Loves a Woman is well worth analysis... and so many more...
Now that Christmas is coming up before we know it, you should listen to Sissel Kyrkiebø singing "O'Holy night." It is absolutely stunning and profound.
Horner stumbled across her voice on disc and went after her. After Titanic she was offered a shed load of money to bring her career to the States. But for Siss, money (and singing) isn't everything. Apparently she values family, friends & country. Tut tut. Thus she's not as famous as lesser talents.
Sissel, the international singing sensation and national treasure of Norway, is established as one of the world’s leading crossover sopranos. Her angelic and powerful voice has made Sissel a national institution and she has sung all over the world, selling over ten million solo albums. She has contributed haunting vocal tracks for the soundtrack to Titanic and The Lord of the Rings, and has been performing duets with singers like Charles Aznavour, Andrea Bocelli, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, Mario Frangoulis, Josh Groban, Brian May, Neil Sedaka, Bryn Terfel and Russell Watson. In 2005, she was knighted by the King of Norway, as the youngest ever to receive this honour. And in 2006, her album 'The Spirit of the Season' with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir went to number-one on the Billboard Classical Charts, and received a Grammy nomination. A very remarkable voice that only comes once in our lifetime. (citation) And I will also say this. We have been waiting for her for a long time and she has been with us for more than 30 years and makes the world a more beautiful place. And yes, new young stars have appeared, which fans raise to the heavens. Maybe let it reach Sissel.
Que dire de plus que ce qui n"a déjà était dit ,quel adjectif pourrais-je trouver qui n'a déjà était employé pour qualifier la beauté de sa voix et la beauté de la femme si ce n'est MERCI .
A great reaction to a great cover of a great song by a great singer! I discovered Sissel on UA-cam about 4 or 5 years ago, and she is absolutely amazing in her singing as well as a wonderful human being! She's been singing since the 1980's. I'm an American citizen, but my favorite singers -- by far! -- are from Norway (Sissel, Angelina), England (Lucy Thomas, Jonathan Antoine), Holland (Amira Willighagen), and Khazakstan (Dimash). PLEASE continue reacting to Sissel! Two suggestions: She does a beautiful solo rendition of "Shenandoah", and "You Raise Me Up" (duet with singer Russell Watson) which I believe you would enjoy.
Oh.... you've taken the exstra time/effort to find Norwegian keyboard letters using an ø in Kyrkjebø. English speakers normally don't do that kind of stuff. In Swedish they have the same sound, but they write it with an ö. When it comes to Sissel - the singing bird from Bergen - so is there only one thing to say that she has the most warm and crystal clear voice you ever will hear. She is not only known in Norway and Scandinavia. She has had an internatinal carieer performing on the largest stages. Singing together with the biggest masters of opera, having concerts with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, singing with a lot of international celeb musicians and .....so on..... Hope you will react to more Sissel stuff....
Love your reaction to hearing Sissel for the first time, I remember being introduced to her originally from her 1994 Xmas concert with Placido Domingo & Charles Aznavour, a special concert. A couple of performances I'd recommend which are special are from her Northern Lights concert ua-cam.com/video/6OxoB-zPMu0/v-deo.html and also her duet from the same concert with Jose Carreras ua-cam.com/video/z1YdDzv5HW8/v-deo.html
Valerie, thank you for your reaction to one of my favorite artists. I hope you would agree with me that her singing is enchanting. When I listen to this I have two observations: despite that she sings this piece in a high register her tone is still full and rich and looking at her face she has a broad facial structure very much as you said of Angelina Jordan. Question: Would Angelina have heard the way Sissel forms the words and gives them a distinctive emotion, consciously or unconsciously adopted that into her singing?
Please subscribers, let´s sort one thing out once and for all: Who did the lead voice in the Titanic anthem, was it Celine Dion or was it Sissel? Was she just supporting or was it actually her singing it?
What are you doing over here? Its so fun to see you from my diana ankudinova and dimash reactions where i have seen you plenty. So this is a really great example of a differnt way to put emotion in (Sucessfully ) and be true to the original. I am very impressed.
Beautifull voice. First time I heard her was in a song with WarrenG. (Prince Igor). Another great song (I think) is where she sing together with Placido Domingo and Charles Aznavour (Kumbaya my Lord)
There must be something in the water in Norway, or perhaps, the air. I immediately think of three, very different, very talented singers, Sissel, Aurora and Angelina Jordan. The one thing the have in common, the are great story tellers! What do you think?
Omg listen to her singing Titanic..she sang all the hymns for the movie.Not Celine. Sissel dexserves the recognition..celine sang one song that wasnt even in the actual movie and gets all the credit.
If you want to hear scandinavian singing, old style, true folk style, please check out Miranda Samuelsson. She´s just a blogger, not famous at all, by a fantastic singer representing the tradition in a way that I, as a Swede, just have to admire.
I searched all comments, but did not find any references to her interpretation of "Oh Holy Night", so here it is. It's in Swedish, so you might recognize some parts. ua-cam.com/video/PK-NZc4O6mA/v-deo.html
Hello again Valerie! Enjoyed you picking Sissel to react to. For me, she is a treasure. And really enjoyed you trying to pronounce her last name. You weren't even close but to be honest I was way beyond left field when I tried her last name on, more like in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Sissel was in Utah for their Christmas concert in 2006 and she conducted a few interviews. This is a link to one where she pronounces her last name, not necessarily meant for reaction but one I thought you would get a big kick out of or even a laugh. ua-cam.com/video/0v74MNN5Urg/v-deo.html By the way love your channel.
No words to describe Sissel!! She takes every song to another level.
Knight of St Olavs order Lady Sissel Kyrkjebø has been named a national threasure of Norway for over 3 decades. She has a crystal clear voice and is one of the worlds best ( if not the best ) female sopranos.
So many have mentioned Sissel's "Slow Dows ". I consider that the most beautifully song delivery I have heard in my life.
"Hymn to Winter" is just magnificent or if you want some pure Norwegian, then listen to any version of "Solveig's Song"
Her beautiful serene smile also adds to the emotion of the song.
Whenever I listen to Sissel, Aurora, or Angelina Jordan, I can't help but wonder how a country the size of Norway got blessed with so much musical talent.
This is not an extensive explanation, but many highlights our well-financed (over tax) culture-schools that makes the cost bearable also for less wealthy families (as an example I checked the town I grew up in with ca 4000 inhabitants.
For ca 140 USD dollar equivalent per 6 months, the little town provide teaching by full-time professionals in visual arts, theatre/acting/video-production, dance (modern and traditional) and music (Vocal, bass and electric guitar, violin (classical and traditional), piano, brass ensemble, drums/percussion and accordion (modern, classic and traditional). If families struggle with the 25 USD monthly fee or cost of instruments, there is refund- and loaner programs.
Obviously, bigger towns and cities have many more programs, as they can afford a much larger full- and part-time teaching team. The thing is, talents are spotted. And really big talents will be gifted grants to go to institutions in for example Oslo once a month for advanced teaching and mentoring (one of the reasons why Norway has thrown around world-class classical and jazz/fusion musicians/singers for the last 30 years or so.
I also want to point to a thing pop- and rock music picked up from the folk-music arena back in the 1980's with an example from Bergen. Bergen as a university city has always had a good rock-vibe. Back in the 1980s some dudes started to do "serious electronica". And the rock people welcomed them. Then these electronica/producers opened up for younger fans. "Garage", a famous rock bar since the 1970s open up "open mic" once a month for kids under 18. Studios and producers invited talents into their studios for free in downtime - allowing them to experiment. While also providing information and setting up meetings with "the one that knows much about what you are doing".
Sissel - she had reached national fame in her mid-teens. While still going to school as normal, playing some gigs when her calendar allowed it, receiving all the teaching - now and then being highlighted internationally (pretty much the blueprint for how Angelina Jordan's family has balanced talent vs childhood).
We may agree that this is not the right strategy for those that want to make all the money on the planet. But we are pretty chill about that, since one can live a perfectly happy life by earning "just" a few million USD-equivalents a year too. In a sense, a lot of our artists prefer that since "artistic freedom" and control over their own career is actually something one can buy - by settling with being more than well off instead of being obnoxiously well off (Sissel is an example of this - prioritizing her family while her kids grew up - while still earning more than all of us normal plebs 😀When she needs some pocket money she agrees to sing the "Suite" from Titanic (the movie), duet with Plácido Domingo, Charles Aznavour, José Carreras, Andrea Bocelli, Bryn Terfel, Josh Groban, Neil Sedaka, Mario Frangoulis, Russell Watson, Brian May, Tommy Körberg, Diana Krall, Warren G, Dee Dee Bridgewater or The Chieftains. or she goes to Salt Lake City to do this in front of 30,000 Mormons for a couple of nights:
ua-cam.com/video/EFe84U__kt8/v-deo.html&ab_channel=TheTabernacleChoiratTempleSquare
(I have been lucky enough to hear her sing both with and without a microphone a number of times. I am an atheist, but her voice deserves the label "god-given". I know professional opera-singers, I stopped being shocked at the amount of sound they can make with a gram of breath 40 years ago (I am still amazed though. And the noise coming out of this now 50+ lady still make inner organs start to physically resonate - listen to her quietly start the first choros with "slow"). I know it sounds like post-processing - but she does the same without a microphone - as if she form standing waves in the air itself. It is very physical).
@@glacieractivity Thank-you for the very courteous and highly informational reply. It truly is appreciated. The system as you describe it certainly does seem to have produced some wonderful results in Norway. Perhaps there are other countries that might be advised to take notice.
Sissel and Jordan is singers.. Aurora is a artist- musician. Don’t mix it only on gender and nasjonality ! Aurora and Susanne Sundfør is exceptionally talented.
@@heidifarstadkvalheim4952 I think it would be a little hard not to include Angelina Jordan in the category of "artist-musician" (even though it appears you wish to exclude singers from your definition). Angelina plays at least 4 different instruments and has been writing original material since she was 10 years old (her latest song, 7th Heaven being released a couple days ago). She also apparently shares at least some of her grandmothers artistic abilities and Mery Zamani is a well-respected Impressionist painter.
And dont forget Sigrid, Astrid S., Emilie Nicolas and more.......
our national treasure, Sissel, has blessed us with her voice for almost 40 years now.....
You are saying her first name correctly. Last name, Kyrkjebø sounds like ...so-sure-ber. She is from Bergen, Norway but lives now in Oslo, Norway. Since pandemic stays with husband on their country acreage or farm north west of Oslo. About an hours drive. She has two grown daughters, Ingrid and Sarah. The song you are listening to is from a new group of songs called her Reflection Album. She traveled to LA to have that large group of songs perfectly reordered. She even had some vinyl records made. I sent for her autographed set. Love it!!!! They are from old songs from all over, especially the US. You are right about that part of the world speaking very good English. Their school children are all taught this from about 9-10 years old. She has been knighted by their king. The youngest ever to recieve this. She has performed with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in Utah. Look up her song that she sung in 2019, called Slow Down. Everyone cried, including Sissel. Type in her name for a great many UA-cams!!!! She has some terrific ones when younger too. And from the start she is beautiful!!! She is turning 52 this June. This was written June 15, 2021
I must admit...my norwegian heart is pounding extra strong when I hear Sissel sing. Thanks for doing this reaction...she has a voice clear as a norwegian mountain brook. You might also want to listen to her sing "Somewhere over the rainbow", if you're not too tired of that song, that is:)
Thanks for the suggestions!
@@VocalSplendorStudios .... Recent subscriber here after your discovery of Amira. And now you've found Sissel, another favourite of mine. Apparently Sissel was in the running for ' My Heart Will Go On ' (movie 'Titanic') but was passed over last second for Celine (I fact checked this and it's accurate). See her 'Going Home' (4.6 million views) .... hauntingly beautiful. She has a very distinct voice that I just love. Keep up the great reactions. Cheers from Canada.
@@VocalSplendorStudios Have you ever seen "Titanic" with Kate Winslet and Leonardo di Caprio? That's Sissel throughout the entire film. Celine Dion only sings during the credits. ;-)
I met Sssel trough work, hosting her concert. She has this warm aura you feel like a "sunshine hug" , standing next to her.
Wonderful that you found Sissel. She had been a star since the age of 16. Now she has passed 50. She has done alot of classical, with both Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras, she has Norwegian folksongs, she did the Olympic Hymn during the opening of the Olympics at Lillehammer in 1994, in the Titanic movie she did the stunning vocals during the death scenes and the sinking of the ship. The has done three concerts with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and one of my favourites are from one these concerts; "Eg veit i himmelrik ein borg - A Norwegian folksong, so beautiful and angelic.
Oh ! And she is the singer that humming bit in The Titanic Movie ❤️
the intoning chorus. If they hadn't have agreed Dion for the song, Horner might well have given Sissel that as well, he was so taken with her voice.
sorry , but that is not humming.
More Sissel, please! :-)
Another one of our singing treasures of Norway. Her two first albums (1986 & 1987) was the best selling records ever in Norway, passing 500K each (population i Norway at the time; - less than 4 mill.). Unheard of in Norway at the time! All songs in Norwegian language. Her second record, all Christmas songs, was heard all over the place, and of course in ev-er-y shop all over the country for several years at Christmas time. She also starred at a setup of "Sound Of Music" in Norway in 1987.
Thank you Valerie for the reaction.
Hardly new.. I've been a fan for 10 years. IMHO! THE most perfect singing ad most listenable spoken voice in all her languages.
I have been a fan of Sissel for over 15 years. I have numerous CD's by her when I need a good listen. I too have travelled to Sweden and through parts of Norway but never to Sissel's home town of Bergen. The Norwegians have a very warm, down to earth mindset as demonstrated in Sissel's singing presentation. Other beautiful songs by Sissel include, "Shenandoah", "Going Home", "You Raise Me Up" and the list goes on and on. Try some of her duets as well, one being "Bridge Over Troubled Water" with Sissel and Russell Watson. The video is heartwarming.
I heard Sissel for the first time a few days ago and have listened to a number of
her pieces ever since. I can't believe that she has been around so long and I
haven’t heard her/ or of her. There is a purity and haunting magic about her
singing. She is now on my imaginative list of people I would love to have
coffee or lunch with. I sing myself in several choirs in Ireland - we have a
rich tradition of singing here. I was intrigued to come across your reaction
video and I would like to thank you for sharing your raw reaction - it was both
brave and wonderful. You have such a joyous and warm expression. The first song
I heard Sissel sing was "Going Home" and it really moved me. Sissel - Going Home If
you ever come to Ireland, let me know and we'll bring you on a small singing tour in Dublin and Galway.
If you like you could check out Kari Bremnes. Some foreigner called her Norway's Enya. But Kari has been around longer than Enya and has her own style. I believe she has cooperated with some Irish musicians also so maybe she has used some Irish elements in that context. She produce her own material ... if she also not get some from her brothers who is also well know musicians in Norway.
You could also check out the Norwegian band Vamp(from Haugesund) who has some Irish inspired music. For example you could listen to their "Tir n'a Noir" ....which has something with an Irish saga to do.... You find them on YT....
I'm planning a trip to Norway next year and my #1 reason is being able to see her perform in concert.
Sissel singing Ave Maria absolutely beautiful.
The Righteous Brothers would be very proud listening to her.
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you today and also to Sissell, this gorgeous female singer from Norway.
I agree! ❤️
Jimmy Young released this song in the UK in the 1950s, then the Righteous Brothers passionate one in the 60s. Course there are lots of covers, but these are the ones I remember. I think Sissel's cover, as with the voice coach here, pings like a sweet shot; beautiful
Congratulations! You have reacted to another Norwegian gem, and the description of introversy fits well for Angelina and Aurora as well. And their common strength is producing emotions. Sissel has been around since the 80-ies, so she is mature. And she has been in concert with well known opera singers. Check out her songs, she has crystal clear vocals and covers a number of genres!
I was present at the Utah pioneer day concert where she first sang "Slow Down". It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. At the end, the audience of 21,000 people were in captivated silence for about 5 seconds. Then the standing ovation erupted, including the orchestra and choir at Temple Square. Her artistic range is remarkable as she can express feelings in the lyrics with her eyes and facial expressions.
Hi Valerie, yes she is a very special singer. Try 'Wait a While' a song penned by Jon Lord of Deep Purple fame. On stage he accompanies her on piano with her dressed in traditional Norwegian attire. A truly magnificent performance. Great reaction by the way. Cheers.
A beautiful rendition sung with total purity and emotion. I thank you for your reaction
Sissel plus the Tabernakle choir "slow down"!!!
I agree she is splendid.
You should hear her sing In Dreams (Roy Orbison), it’s pure magic
Another beautiful amazing talent from Norway. She has one of the most beautiful, calming voice I have ever heard. Valerie, you will enjoy her, and of course Angelina Jordan : )
Thank you! Lovely reaction! You mentioned spirituality. Try Sissel’s Slow Down! Pure magic. ❤️ You won’t be disapointed!
Amen!
So good!
Sooooo pure!!!
Valerie, I came upon this artist the other day and thought I would send her to you then I found your reaction. She has a wonderful playlist of songs and should be heard. I don't know how I missed her. Talent is all around us you just have to find it.
Sissel has been around for years. Amazing that you as a voice coach haven’t heard about her before. Unbelievable.
Excellent Song. Excellent Reaction. Thank You!
Sissel sang the Olympic Hymn and Lillehammer 94 winter olympics theme song. She sang on the overture of Titanic movie sountrack and has sung and performed with many famous singers, such as Neil Sedaka, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo. Andrea Bocelli, Russell Watson, Charles Aznavour, Josh Groban, Bryn Terfel, Warren G, Judy Kuhn, James Horner and The Chieftains among others.
I am eternally grateful for the knowledge and skills that you have taught me. Thank you for an amazing learning experience.❤
Angelic voice and fantastic, pure and emotional singing. My number one singer ever.
Hello Sissel, u r really talented with such angelic VOICE! WOW! Nice performance as usual! GOD BLESS YOU ❤
Sissel was the mermaid voice in Ariel!! Love her!!
I have heard her live several times. She is magical. Captivating.
The warmth and effortless in her voice is so blessed. No one beat her there.
She's been around for decades! Really, you've never heard about her? How is that possible if music is your business. ABBA's Bennie wrote a song called "Like an Angel passing through my room" , do yourselves a favour and listen to that. But seriously, this lady must be one of the best singers ever, everything she sings from opera to light contemporary music is just marvellous!
Excellent comment .And it comes from a lady professional in the branch ! Very courteous ! Alain ( Belgium )
As a dane, omg Sissel your voice goes right to our hearts .
She has a crystal clear voice and is one of the worlds best ( if not the best ) female sopranos.
You should definitely listen to this one ua-cam.com/video/EFe84U__kt8/v-deo.html. Sissel sings Slow down with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. The best version I've heard.
Très touchante vidéo, magnifique chanson et interprétation. D'accord pour d'autres chansons de Sissel.
So happy you found Sissel. She is by far norways most beloved artist and has been in the international limelight since she was teenager. She has worked with so many big international artists and is herself a world famous soprano although her work spans over many different genres. If you didnt know she is the humming voice in the "Titanic overture" I would be very happy if you would continue to react to her as she has so many amazing songs to choose from. Just to mention a few i would recommend
"Shenandoah" ua-cam.com/video/N5grgB-dV2o/v-deo.html&ab_channel=alexhkleung
"Mio Babbino Caro" ua-cam.com/video/W6DpMiT7uCE/v-deo.html&ab_channel=id4mytube
"You`ll never walk alone" ua-cam.com/video/wvRYOLw5WGE/v-deo.html&ab_channel=sisselfan
"Pie Jesus" ua-cam.com/video/I1ghkPFb90E/v-deo.html&ab_channel=anawentasa
"Titanic Overture" ua-cam.com/video/esdPIEis4XI/v-deo.html&ab_channel=ALSTEP
Sincerely beautiful music, so lovely
Sissel is probably the Norwegian singer with the most world wide career. She has visited the big scenes, sung duets with the great singers out there. 3 times she has been invited to sing with the Mormon choir. She got a very long and standing ovation after performing "Slow down" at the 2019 Pioneer Concert with the Tabernacle Choir. Enjoy!!
Apart from her obvious voice talent, and high performance values, what intrigues about this artist is her principles that she holds to. She could have gone big time in the States with 'the firm' behind her and been much more famous, internationally. But her family & friends at home are more important to her than being a Celine or whoever.
@@noriemeha That's right. I think she is very pleased with what she has achieved, and finds that balance in life very rewarding. She is no primadonna.
Have you heard her sing. Slow Down accompanied by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
I love it!!
wooow, what sissel does with this song is something completely new ...
I accidentally discovered her today and love her voice. Solitaire is another favorite . I really enjoyed your reaction when you heard her sing. It was also very emotional for me to hear her sing it.
first time i heard her sing was on a warren g song must be 25 years ago by now, she made that song next lvl, shes awesome
Yess! Prince Igor❤️
She did "Slow Down" sung with the Tabernacle Choir on Temple Square.
If this doesn't bring tears, something is wrong. Amazing.
Hearing Sissel, Aurora, and Angelina sing, I always wonder just what they feed their children in Norway that produces such talent.
ua-cam.com/video/ebqdwQzmSHM/v-deo.html
We destill Musicsheets and let them have it in their Milk (Just kidding) we have a long tradition with choirs, and public musicschools, among others.
@@daghugowilhelmsen5660 That is absolutely hilarious, and more than a little educational. Thank-you so much for that!
@@jonnyjohnsen9347 Whatever it is you're doing, I hope you NEVER stop, because it's definitely working out JUST FINE!
Rakfisk. Pultost. Brunost lutefisk and still sings like an angel
She has been around for a while. She had Ariels voice in the norwegian dubed version of the little mermaid.
Wonderful reaction, wow ty. Hugs from Sweden.
It is incredibly encouraging to have come across your videos, most importantly, the looming threat to freedom of expression and creativity you clearly state. It cannot be put too strongly: any "new normal" is history people don't know. Detailed outcomes after donating personal rights to caretakers are widely available.
We have a country of people that grant immunity to lies, carrying on as if nothing had happened.
I have seen her three times and met her once. It is being in the presence of greatness.
If the world stops a Sissel heart, we all die.
React to her in the song Prince igor with Warren G, lovely combination of music styles. (She sings in Russian)
You should hear Sissel sing " slow down"... unbelievable...
Sissel is very popular all over Europe, Japan and has toured the US. She has also been featured with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir several times Has sung with Bryn Terfel, Look for her 2019 performance of Slow Down with the MTC.
SISSEL sings out of her heart and she feels every Word wich comes out of her mouth and every Cell of her body. Nobody can study this
IT MUST BE THE TRUTH.
Sissel has been a National Treasure of Norway for very long time...almost all her songs are special...too many to list...her transformation of When a Man Loves a Woman is well worth analysis... and so many more...
AURORA is my soulhealer but Sissel is the Voice Queen.. Forever.
In March 2021 you claim that you are what you are and are reacting to a NEW singer!!!!!!!!!!
Faultless 👏👏👏
No words!
Now that Christmas is coming up before we know it, you should listen to Sissel Kyrkiebø singing "O'Holy night." It is absolutely stunning and profound.
My recommendation is "Slow Down" with the Morman Tabernacle Choir from 2019. Breathtaking.
Did you know Sissel was the humming part of Titanic movie
That's true. Here is a clip which is partly an interview and her humming the Titanic theme
Horner stumbled across her voice on disc and went after her. After Titanic she was offered a shed load of money to bring her career to the States. But for Siss, money (and singing) isn't everything. Apparently she values family, friends & country. Tut tut. Thus she's not as famous as lesser talents.
Sissel, the international singing sensation and national treasure of Norway, is established as one of the world’s leading crossover sopranos. Her angelic and powerful voice has made Sissel a national institution and she has sung all over the world, selling over ten million solo albums. She has contributed haunting vocal tracks for the soundtrack to Titanic and The Lord of the Rings, and has been performing duets with singers like Charles Aznavour, Andrea Bocelli, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, Mario Frangoulis, Josh Groban, Brian May, Neil Sedaka, Bryn Terfel and Russell Watson. In 2005, she was knighted by the King of Norway, as the youngest ever to receive this honour. And in 2006, her album 'The Spirit of the Season' with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir went to number-one on the Billboard Classical Charts, and received a Grammy nomination. A very remarkable voice that only comes once in our lifetime. (citation)
And I will also say this. We have been waiting for her for a long time and she has been with us for more than 30 years and makes the world a more beautiful place. And yes, new young stars have appeared, which fans raise to the heavens. Maybe let it reach Sissel.
The song ‘surrender’ from Sissel is beautyful. The version is special.
Sissel was a child prodigy for my father, like Angelina and Aurora are for my generation.
Que dire de plus que ce qui n"a déjà était dit ,quel adjectif pourrais-je trouver qui n'a déjà était employé pour qualifier la beauté de sa voix et la beauté de la femme si ce n'est MERCI .
A great reaction to a great cover of a great song by a great singer! I discovered Sissel on UA-cam about 4 or 5 years ago, and she is absolutely amazing in her singing as well as a wonderful human being! She's been singing since the 1980's. I'm an American citizen, but my favorite singers -- by far! -- are from Norway (Sissel, Angelina), England (Lucy Thomas, Jonathan Antoine), Holland (Amira Willighagen), and Khazakstan (Dimash). PLEASE continue reacting to Sissel! Two suggestions: She does a beautiful solo rendition of "Shenandoah", and "You Raise Me Up" (duet with singer Russell Watson) which I believe you would enjoy.
You must listen to Sissel singing "Shenandoah".
Sounds amazing!
Your alway on my mind
Oh.... you've taken the exstra time/effort to find Norwegian keyboard letters using an ø in Kyrkjebø. English speakers normally don't do that kind of stuff. In Swedish they have the same sound, but they write it with an ö. When it comes to Sissel - the singing bird from Bergen - so is there only one thing to say that she has the most warm and crystal clear voice you ever will hear. She is not only known in Norway and Scandinavia. She has had an internatinal carieer performing on the largest stages. Singing together with the biggest masters of opera, having concerts with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, singing with a lot of international celeb musicians and .....so on..... Hope you will react to more Sissel stuff....
Love your reaction to hearing Sissel for the first time, I remember being introduced to her originally from her 1994 Xmas concert with Placido Domingo & Charles Aznavour, a special concert. A couple of performances I'd recommend which are special are from her Northern Lights concert ua-cam.com/video/6OxoB-zPMu0/v-deo.html
and also her duet from the same concert with Jose Carreras ua-cam.com/video/z1YdDzv5HW8/v-deo.html
Valerie, thank you for your reaction to one of my favorite artists. I hope you would agree with me that her singing is enchanting.
When I listen to this I have two observations: despite that she sings this piece in a high register her tone is still full and rich and looking at her face she has a broad facial structure very much as you said of Angelina Jordan.
Question: Would Angelina have heard the way Sissel forms the words and gives them a distinctive emotion, consciously or unconsciously adopted that into her singing?
Answer: Yes.
There is no way to grow up in Norway and not hearing Sissel often.
You can listen to her song Slow Down together with the tabernacle choir.
Please subscribers, let´s sort one thing out once and for all: Who did the lead voice in the Titanic anthem, was it Celine Dion or was it Sissel? Was she just supporting or was it actually her singing it?
Hi ! You must listen to Sissel singing; Slowdown!
Like you, I hear every note. I can see it in your eyes just what you thinking.
Listen to the song from “Titanic”…..the part with no words.
What are you doing over here? Its so fun to see you from my diana ankudinova and dimash reactions where i have seen you plenty. So this is a really great example of a differnt way to put emotion in (Sucessfully ) and be true to the original. I am very impressed.
She also sings 'Like An Angel Passing' & 'Slow Down'
Try Sissel with the Mormon Tabernacle
Choir singing SLOW DOWN...plus everything else that she does..
Slow Down by Sissel.
A Soul searcher
Beautifull voice. First time I heard her was in a song with WarrenG. (Prince Igor). Another great song (I think) is where she sing together with Placido Domingo and Charles Aznavour (Kumbaya my Lord)
Here is a link to her singing Like an Angel passing through my room :ua-cam.com/video/30EPFHhBSZE/v-deo.html
There must be something in the water in Norway, or perhaps, the air. I immediately think of three, very different, very talented singers, Sissel, Aurora and Angelina Jordan. The one thing the have in common, the are great story tellers! What do you think?
That's why they call her the songbird of Norway.
You have to listen to Sissel singing Pie Jesu.
Omg listen to her singing Titanic..she sang all the hymns for the movie.Not Celine. Sissel dexserves the recognition..celine sang one song that wasnt even in the actual movie and gets all the credit.
If you want to hear scandinavian singing, old style, true folk style, please check out Miranda Samuelsson. She´s just a blogger, not famous at all, by a fantastic singer representing the tradition in a way that I, as a Swede, just have to admire.
Sissel is in her fifties now and has changed her style now. Check her out when she was in her thirties, very different.
BRAZIL - VOZ LINDA E ME LEMBROU A VOZ DA ENYA EM TRILHAS SONORAS DE FILMES....
I searched all comments, but did not find any references to her interpretation of "Oh Holy Night", so here it is.
It's in Swedish, so you might recognize some parts.
ua-cam.com/video/PK-NZc4O6mA/v-deo.html
She is beautiful!!
Check her duo w/Crocce
Hello again Valerie! Enjoyed you picking Sissel to react to. For me, she is a treasure. And really enjoyed you trying to pronounce her last name. You weren't even close but to be honest I was way beyond left field when I tried her last name on, more like in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Sissel was in Utah for their Christmas concert in 2006 and she conducted a few interviews. This is a link to one where she pronounces her last name, not necessarily meant for reaction but one I thought you would get a big kick out of or even a laugh. ua-cam.com/video/0v74MNN5Urg/v-deo.html By the way love your channel.