Rasmussen - Higher Ground - Denmark - Official Video - Eurovision 2018

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  • Опубліковано 20 лют 2018
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    Rasmussen will represent Denmark at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon with the song Higher Ground
    If you want to know more about the Eurovision Song Contest, visit eurovision.tv
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  • @EurovisionSongContest
    @EurovisionSongContest  6 років тому +316

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    • @F4c2a
      @F4c2a 6 років тому +13

      Hey Eurovision, last year's theme was "Celebrate Diversity" can we have "Celebrate Similarity" this year? Both things are worth celebrating!

    • @koricanacj
      @koricanacj 6 років тому +3

      VOTE FOR SERBIA ! 💞

    • @lylka7118
      @lylka7118 6 років тому +5

      Eurovision Song Contest i love this song

    • @wereallmadhere5109
      @wereallmadhere5109 6 років тому +5

      I love this song💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

    • @familiekrosse2432
      @familiekrosse2432 6 років тому +2

      Eurovision Song Contest denmark

  • @angelinak.4868
    @angelinak.4868 6 років тому +5668

    This deserves to be in a soundtrack of some epic movie

    • @HelenM1994
      @HelenM1994 6 років тому +65

      Thought the exact the same!

    • @michalelix
      @michalelix 6 років тому +71

      I was just thinking that! It really sounds like a soundtrack

    • @shacuras8201
      @shacuras8201 6 років тому +33

      Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith maybe?

    • @nopenever9829
      @nopenever9829 6 років тому +4

      no ... this is NOT ... "good" music ...

    • @rakada30
      @rakada30 6 років тому +17

      Nope Never who you stood for this Eurovision? Please answer this or you'll be considered a troll from this moment here on out.
      P.S.: I've used proper grammar so you wouldn't pull the "grammar nazi" card

  • @alexvannoort7144
    @alexvannoort7144 5 років тому +3016

    My friend: Who won the Eurovision?
    Me: Don't talk about who won. Talk about Denmark

  • @imperialmarchinhumanbowels5726
    @imperialmarchinhumanbowels5726 4 роки тому +1626

    This is like the most metal something can be without being metal.

    • @ClaRa124100
      @ClaRa124100 3 роки тому +47

      Lol this is so accurate

    • @rdgrdmedflde4710
      @rdgrdmedflde4710 Рік тому +18

      You just described Denmark in a nutshell 🤭

    • @statoilbensin2190
      @statoilbensin2190 Рік тому +3

      @@rdgrdmedflde4710 Har ikke sett mange metalheads i danmark. Har sett mange i Norge.

    • @Jongen.
      @Jongen. Рік тому +1

      That's why it's not metal.

    • @lindamon5101
      @lindamon5101 8 місяців тому +1

      Metal Folk

  • @TheFoxygene
    @TheFoxygene 3 роки тому +700

    3 years later and this is still my favorite song, not only from Eurovision but in general. I listen to it daily, and I'll listen to it in the years to come!

    • @w.bargholz4068
      @w.bargholz4068 3 роки тому +4

      Just about to say the same thing

    • @sadienolan190
      @sadienolan190 3 роки тому +7

      me too love the song. Best song ever

    • @whitekyber362
      @whitekyber362 3 роки тому +6

      same omg I come back to this video every month or so 😭

    • @MaanestensUnivers1964
      @MaanestensUnivers1964 3 роки тому +10

      It makes a older Dane proud to be a dane to see the impact this song has made around the globe.
      We loved and still love it here in Denmark. We are not that used to win Eurovision 3 times since the content started back then.
      But i was sure this somehow was a winner when i heard it first time. We did not win the 1. place but we won peoples choise of a good song and something people remember today.

    • @Ellemtee749
      @Ellemtee749 Рік тому +2

      @@MaanestensUnivers1964 Here's a comment from a Norwegian who still checks in now and then. For no other reason than that I really want to give it another listen.

  • @nicolaj6132
    @nicolaj6132 6 років тому +1261

    “Higher Ground” is an interpretation of The Viking Age with references to an old Viking legend where some Vikings chose not to fight with weapons but chose peace instead.
    The message is strong and forever applicable; an invitation to seek peaceful solutions to conflicts and is inspired by the legend of Viking Magnus Erlendsson.

    • @athena5002
      @athena5002 4 роки тому +16

      Nicolaj Michelsen the most beautiful interpretation I’ve ever seen thank you

    • @blackfalcon1324
      @blackfalcon1324 4 роки тому +31

      @@athena5002 Funny thing is 9/10 people thing this is a warsong. And that it says call in, surrender. It is clearly IT, call it surrender.

    • @athena5002
      @athena5002 4 роки тому +1

      blackfalcon1324 wow

    • @Harmony-wj8ji
      @Harmony-wj8ji 4 роки тому +10

      And when you read vinland saga that hits hard

    • @celinehonsberg2092
      @celinehonsberg2092 3 роки тому +10

      @@blackfalcon1324 it's "calling surrender still won't feel like defeat"

  • @xxeruss3080
    @xxeruss3080 5 років тому +3156

    As an American just discovering Eurovision, I gotta say that this is one of the best songs I have ever heard in my entire life.

    • @2brite4uw32
      @2brite4uw32 5 років тому +31

      Same!!!

    • @vickyamber55
      @vickyamber55 5 років тому +84

      I am not an american..im european but i totally agree with you

    • @MyPoetik
      @MyPoetik 5 років тому +9

      xxeruss most welcome :) enjoy !!

    • @MyPoetik
      @MyPoetik 5 років тому +7

      2brite4u W most welcome too

    • @Mike-ni9xh
      @Mike-ni9xh 5 років тому +7

      Same!

  • @manofsupee4159
    @manofsupee4159 5 років тому +659

    I feel ashamed because he didn´t won.
    In my opinion the best song this year.

    • @pr708
      @pr708 3 роки тому +8

      This Is the best Song of all the eurosong till now. A kiss from Italy😘

    • @simongrankvist8892
      @simongrankvist8892 Рік тому

      In eurovision history except for arcade!

    • @Danishsnufkin
      @Danishsnufkin Рік тому +1

      Many are of that opinion. Including myself. But then again. Im biased

  • @AnnaK101
    @AnnaK101 3 роки тому +406

    almost 3 years later and this song still gives me goosebumps across my entire skin every time i hear it. This song is legend.

    • @dorte3791
      @dorte3791 3 роки тому +6

      Yeah im dainsh and i fell like we should send more of this in than whatever we sendt in this year...

    • @sofiabruiz17
      @sofiabruiz17 2 роки тому +2

      @@dorte3791 this year wasnt bad. Im spanish, but I always like what denmark does and always look forward to your songs, its always original and different (inside the parameters of eurovision where everything is a bit generic anyways), they even try and experiment when every single other country is doing the exact same ballad or trying to gain points with social problems. I also love the years they have sang in their own language because I love when countries do that and it also sounds pretty too.

    • @658elena
      @658elena 2 роки тому

      Absolutely!!!

  • @MrExclusive79
    @MrExclusive79 6 років тому +909

    the REAL WINNER in everyone's heart........

    • @marmeia8207
      @marmeia8207 5 років тому +17

      Rocket Man 🇩🇰>🐔

    • @silverdragon7385
      @silverdragon7385 5 років тому +3

      @@marmeia8207 Heh. Nice

    • @silvergir89
      @silvergir89 5 років тому +2

      That and Fuego.

    • @sadaomaou1906
      @sadaomaou1906 5 років тому +5

      True i am from austria and they are awesome

    • @martajestem7912
      @martajestem7912 5 років тому +2

      I also hope to see vikings in The Netherlands in 2020 too :) I love this song

  • @Nonocicah
    @Nonocicah 6 років тому +1639

    Honestly, this was the *best song* this year.
    It is hard to believe that this masterpiece only placed 9th. To end this comment on a good note, all I can say is that I could not be more satisfied with my home country giving its _12 points_ to Denmark.
    *Greetings from Hungary!*

    • @thesubtitlesisalie
      @thesubtitlesisalie 6 років тому +6

      *cRi, cRi*
      *Thanks buddy*

    • @Nonocicah
      @Nonocicah 6 років тому +5

      You're welcome! I am glad to have voted for a high quality song like this.

    • @snoozebutton9996
      @snoozebutton9996 6 років тому +49

      Well, it was the "Jury's Fault", the public vote was much, much better. The public vote represents what the people would want to hear again, not what the Jury/music industry wants them to listen to.

    • @Nonocicah
      @Nonocicah 6 років тому +15

      Yes. And the thing is that they mostly differ dramatically. (Just look at Sweden's points from both sides this year)

    • @flowerwild6836
      @flowerwild6836 6 років тому +8

      Nekem a magyar is tetszett, de kétségkívűl nekik kellett volna megnyerni, nem a csirkének....

  • @denmark23
    @denmark23 Рік тому +79

    Love that all Scandinavian flags are in the frame at the same time, this is something we share! ❤

    • @JoanMaddie
      @JoanMaddie 7 місяців тому +4

      Agree, but missed Norway's flag. We share the same culture.

    • @denmark23
      @denmark23 7 місяців тому +7

      @@JoanMaddie Norway should be there 🥹 can't leave brothers out like that. ❤️

    • @JoanMaddie
      @JoanMaddie 7 місяців тому +2

      @@denmark23 I absolutely agree! ❤💙💛

    • @ChrigamingDK
      @ChrigamingDK 5 місяців тому

      As a Dane that is a sad sight to see

    • @comradesvanticki4786
      @comradesvanticki4786 Місяць тому

      @@ChrigamingDK why

  • @robyngore2132
    @robyngore2132 5 років тому +167

    Don't understand how this one did not win... Everyone's songs were great, but this one was hands down the best of them all.

    • @frantstorpmadsen3279
      @frantstorpmadsen3279 2 роки тому +7

      For the first time ever Iceland gave Denmark 0 points. Apparently they didn’t like Denmark’s Viking song…?

  • @ciaranwithers6126
    @ciaranwithers6126 6 років тому +203

    This is what Eurovision is supposed to be about! Culture and heritage! What an incredible performance!
    Greetings from Ireland!

    • @Doniedaff
      @Doniedaff 6 років тому +8

      Another Irishman here Padraig. This is superb. Gets better every time I hear it. How it lost to someone clucking like a chicken is beyond me.

    • @ciaranwithers6126
      @ciaranwithers6126 6 років тому +3

      Doniedaff absolutely ridiculous. The competition has changed drastically over the years

    • @Doniedaff
      @Doniedaff 6 років тому +5

      True, there were some signs in recent years that things were getting better, but this year was just appalling. The really sad thing for me is that it was the jury vote that held Denmark back, the people who supposedly know what they are talking about. Denmark did very well in the public vote. I was disappointed with how our entry did too. For me Ryan was comfortably in the top 5, certainly top 10 at bare minimum. The Notherlands and Norway deserved a lot better than they got too.

    • @ciaranwithers6126
      @ciaranwithers6126 6 років тому

      Doniedaff Definitely and Ryan was great although I wouldn't expect him to win as it is quite slow. I thought Cann Linn should have did better too a few years ago because she had a good decent song, good performance and it represented Celtic culture.

    • @eamonnmacgillemhuire996
      @eamonnmacgillemhuire996 6 років тому +2

      Another Irishman here, I'm disappointed with our own song, nothing to do with our country or culture.

  • @aafkgirl91
    @aafkgirl91 6 років тому +695

    This song didn't won this year, but it definitely won my heart.
    12 00000 points from Norway

    • @donaldross8098
      @donaldross8098 5 років тому +3

      Hey Norway did well as well with Alexander rybak

    • @martajestem7912
      @martajestem7912 4 роки тому +1

      @@donaldross8098 and this year Norway (and also Sweden) slayyyyyyed, just like Denmark last year :)

    • @claudiaschaper714
      @claudiaschaper714 4 роки тому +2

      Mine, too and I'm from Germany 💖💖💖💖💖👍👍👍

  • @racsots8171
    @racsots8171 5 років тому +272

    *Obi-Wan Kenobi* :- It's over Rasmussen! I have the High Ground!
    *Rasmussen* :- That's cute.

  • @lucamagic
    @lucamagic Місяць тому +5

    Have you ever felt that you want to live inside a song?

  • @tatapta
    @tatapta 6 років тому +877

    Why do i feel extra chest hair growing every time i hear this music?

    • @thehellsraven
      @thehellsraven 5 років тому +78

      That's your inner viking coming through

    • @athena5002
      @athena5002 4 роки тому +1

      Tiago Nuncio OMGGG

    • @athena5002
      @athena5002 4 роки тому +7

      Angela Bent literally the funniest comment chain I’ve ever read

    • @klaudia6057
      @klaudia6057 4 роки тому +7

      My dad used to tell me that Coffee was the trick to full chest hair but it was only fluff till I heard this song 🙌🏻

    • @Crosshill
      @Crosshill 4 роки тому +2

      @@thehellsraven you're not a real viking till you board your longboat to adventure around the world and maybe pillage an english village for pocket gold on your way through the english channel

  • @BibleIllustrated
    @BibleIllustrated 6 років тому +161

    Guys, I'm so sorry you didn't win, but I will keep listening to this song forever!

    • @Khadija0150
      @Khadija0150 6 років тому +1

      Bible Illustrated thanks vikings forever🤙🏻

  • @jamiecisfemalesheher5250
    @jamiecisfemalesheher5250 4 роки тому +889

    This: *exists*
    Also This: *can send chills through someone’s bones*
    Also This: *involves history of ancient vikings*
    Also This: *singer has voice of an angel*
    Winner: _israel’s chicken lady_
    ????? So this made sense to some people ?????

    • @mathology8512
      @mathology8512 4 роки тому +28

      Chaī Latte just because of feminism who has to be respected 🤷🏼‍♂️ senseless...

    • @Isabelle-hv6ny
      @Isabelle-hv6ny 4 роки тому +35

      You forget that Netta has also an amazing voice.
      And her song was outstanding

    • @Isabelle-hv6ny
      @Isabelle-hv6ny 4 роки тому +22

      @@mathology8512 Everybody has to be respected

    • @schnitzelberry
      @schnitzelberry 4 роки тому +22

      Okay as an Israeli I might be a little biased, I think she was iconic and even today I still don't know who I'd rate first.
      But my three favs were definitely TOY, Higher Ground, and Non Mi Avatte Fatto Niente.

    • @jamiecisfemalesheher5250
      @jamiecisfemalesheher5250 4 роки тому +10

      SchnitzelBerry 13 I’m very sorry, I really shouldn’t have generalized a country like that! I’m genuinely sorry, I should’ve thought about my words more clearly. It wasn’t my intention to offend anyone, but thank you for pointing out my mistake. I appreciate it.

  • @thegoose3865
    @thegoose3865 5 років тому +235

    Best song🇩🇰
    (Greetings from you’r brother sweden🇸🇪)
    LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE OF VIKINGS🇩🇰🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪!!!

    • @alicewang1785
      @alicewang1785 4 роки тому +5

      Grenademan 07 We love you Sweden ❤️ You are always so good at eurovision 🇩🇰🇸🇪

    • @donaldross8098
      @donaldross8098 4 роки тому +1

      You forgot green land

    • @jonathaninfront6175
      @jonathaninfront6175 4 роки тому +2

      Greenland isn’t a country it’s owned by the kingdom off Denmark.

    • @eddytandlund5266
      @eddytandlund5266 4 роки тому +4

      @mitä äijä no one wanted to fight with the vikings

    • @summercloudz3336
      @summercloudz3336 4 роки тому +1

      You forget greenland and finland

  • @cerisedaemon
    @cerisedaemon 6 років тому +537

    The jury votes were absurd. I voted for them, and I'm glad the audience voted so much for them as well, making them go up the list. 💖 Much love from Portugal!

    • @Lyck_
      @Lyck_ 6 років тому +16

      WhiteSakurazuka I Think so to, every jury voted for Austria and Austria Got low points from normal people.

    • @ferretzim8694
      @ferretzim8694 6 років тому +28

      This was prehaps the best song out of all of them. The only real issue I had was that they weren't really dressed like vikings. After all, this was based on the story of a pasifist Nordic. But alas, people are more into chickens than peace and epic singing. Much respect from a Norwegian viking!

    • @ozrenpetrovic1288
      @ozrenpetrovic1288 6 років тому +15

      Too bad that ESC is so low these few years, because songs like these needs to get much more aproval. Jury votes were absurd, it's such a pitty.

    • @cerisedaemon
      @cerisedaemon 6 років тому +22

      I'm sorry, I forgot Eurovision was all about the visual and light shows. :') And my opinion regarding the jury votes isn't just because of Denmark, there were other songs that deserved so much more.

    • @IDONTGETTHEPOINT
      @IDONTGETTHEPOINT 6 років тому +6

      It did certainly show the difference with the jury and the people. They were close to last with just the jury votes, but the people's vote smashed them all the way up to the 8th place.

  • @larryderentstellte2058
    @larryderentstellte2058 6 років тому +2505

    Finally we have an act, which fits perfectly with the slogan "All Aboard"!!! 😍😊😉👍

    • @Geoldas
      @Geoldas 6 років тому +86

      All Aboard! And let's go pillage British farms!

    • @random_postz
      @random_postz 6 років тому +7

      Larry der Entstellte .. Serbia as well

    • @NezumiAthens
      @NezumiAthens 6 років тому +14

      France definitely as well

    • @rtz5668
      @rtz5668 6 років тому +5

      escDisney Calling
      Nah..

    • @raffine_9705
      @raffine_9705 6 років тому +7

      komisch und sehr richtig lol

  • @dimitrasotirianakou5449
    @dimitrasotirianakou5449 Рік тому +39

    Denmark! If you see this, PLEASE send more songs like this, please!

    • @antilikka
      @antilikka Рік тому

      Believe me we’re trying! However our Eurovision is rigged. Out votes are split into two. The Danish people and some panel of woke moralists. So for instance, Denmark wanted to send a cool rock band to Eurovision this year, but the woke moralists on the panel all voted for this pink tiktokker so we ended up representing with him!

    • @archangel2008
      @archangel2008 10 місяців тому +2

      Kind of didn't get anything out of it, so I doubt we ever will again sadly... nonetheless the best performance us Danes ever had.

    • @lauridsdil9921
      @lauridsdil9921 2 місяці тому +1

      Along with the one in 2013 it was also quite good

  • @PinkkElephantt
    @PinkkElephantt 4 роки тому +394

    Yeeeah I'm moving to Denmark. Why is it that all Scandinavians just seem to be absolutely gorgeous? Is it the cold? Is it the dark? Is it that I'm insanely attracted to vikings? ... All of the above?

    • @karant0583
      @karant0583 3 роки тому +6

      Sry for late answer, but it's beautiful in the nature at least in Norway, and yeah it's pretty cold in the autumn and winter, it's dark in the winter. Almost nobody looks like vikings. The place matching your description best is northern Norway on the summer, it's beautiful, ok temperature and the sun is shining even in the midnight.

    • @idaprins1462
      @idaprins1462 3 роки тому +3

      @Mia Liv LC LMAO WHAT we just had like 3 weeks of snow in february

    • @HaltoxTV
      @HaltoxTV 3 роки тому +9

      It's that viking blood living strong💪
      Am personally 20, standing at 192 tall and a full beard😂(and the Jörmungandr tattooed on my forearm)

    • @B3rry_strawberry
      @B3rry_strawberry 3 роки тому +3

      Yea, It's the cold beauty of Scandinavia.We possess a beauty no others do.

    • @EmilieHP
      @EmilieHP 3 роки тому +4

      Well, you’ll probably be pretty dissapointed since few people here actually look like the guy in the video

  • @LotusBom
    @LotusBom 6 років тому +1666

    This has to be the only musical act I’ve seen that ever represented their country

    • @Kenshinhugo
      @Kenshinhugo 6 років тому +57

      Layla Amador are u kidding? We are living in the modern world. Ireland is not Celtic anymore and Scandinavia/Denmark is definitely not Nordic anymore xD

    • @jackpage5311
      @jackpage5311 6 років тому +118

      Kenshinhugo Historical musical act would fit better. And to be honest this songs has Viking vibes all around it

    • @Alex-yr8wt
      @Alex-yr8wt 5 років тому +26

      Well with a sentence in ICELANDIC of course it represents DENMARK

    • @user-mq5xt5jf4o
      @user-mq5xt5jf4o 5 років тому +156

      Kenshinhugo. “Scandinavia / Denmark is not Nordic anymore”. Wasn't aware that the Geographic’s had changed, pole shift? But thanks for info, I need to tell this to the Nordic Council, they obvious don’t know what you know.

    • @cheekybastard7798
      @cheekybastard7798 5 років тому +112

      Kenshinhugo we may be living in the modern world, but that doesn't mean we can't cherish the culture our ancestor handed down to us.

  • @mayabewsher6987
    @mayabewsher6987 5 років тому +537

    I voted many times for this to win. Denmark deserved it. Greetings from England!

    • @achannel7098
      @achannel7098 4 роки тому +4

      Thanks from denmark

    • @athena5002
      @athena5002 4 роки тому

      Lasse Velling Holm ‘merca appreciated this performance 🙌🏻🙌🏻 (well, at least this ‘mercan did lol)

    • @ThebrotherxD
      @ThebrotherxD 4 роки тому +11

      i am from Denmark ;) Thx, and sorry for invading your country, and steal xD

    • @clarabara1
      @clarabara1 3 роки тому

      Thank you!

  • @marychainc.822
    @marychainc.822 5 років тому +287

    Still watch this in 2019!❤️ kisses from Poland!🇵🇱
    Kocham!

  • @johanademaigret1256
    @johanademaigret1256 5 років тому +71

    2:37 this is the most epic moment I've ever seen. Omg I'm so in love with this

  • @mateolindious25
    @mateolindious25 6 років тому +351

    1st listen: Mehh.. Not sure..
    2nd listen: It's a bit good actually..
    3rd listen: Oh, I can guess why people love it!
    4th listen: FREEZE THE ARROW IN THE AIR 😍 VIKINGS RETURN 😍 DENMARK SLAYYY

    • @dominikaxx4049
      @dominikaxx4049 6 років тому +10

      Mateo Lindious it's 100% me

    • @sergi_esc
      @sergi_esc 6 років тому +1

      Mateo Lindious Is true😂

    • @RebekkaDJ
      @RebekkaDJ 6 років тому +2

      Mateo Lindious I totally felt the same way!

    • @DMPTV
      @DMPTV 6 років тому +1

      Basically me😅😂

    • @mateolindious25
      @mateolindious25 6 років тому

      Glad to hear it 😍💜

  • @Mr07Jackdaw
    @Mr07Jackdaw 6 років тому +293

    Love all the Viking symbolism! There's even a reference to Hávamál (the sayings of Odin) in "freeze the arrow in the air." Odin mentions he knows a spell to do just that in verse 149. Also, the song got 9th place…and 9 was a sacred number to the Vikings. Really happy for Israel, but this one's still far and away my favorite song from this year.

    • @ivantan42
      @ivantan42 4 роки тому

      White Dragon of the Cape coincidence ?

    • @mjfdbsjhgbkjdff
      @mjfdbsjhgbkjdff 4 роки тому +4

      If I remember correctly it was one of the very highest rated songs from the audience vote
      Edit: I looked it up: 3rd from the tele-voting

    • @edixr5438
      @edixr5438 3 роки тому

      @@mjfdbsjhgbkjdff and rightfully so

  • @celinamj2001
    @celinamj2001 5 років тому +99

    This song truly gives me goosebumps, i don't know if it's the viking blood in me that comes to life or whatever but this song truly is something special. Love from Norway🇸🇯❤️

  • @marymurray1146
    @marymurray1146 Рік тому +54

    Almost 5 years on and I still think this was the best Eurovision song ever. It should have won. It gives me goosebumps every time!

    • @iphone8756
      @iphone8756 Рік тому

      But Israel was good winner in my opinion

    • @yoseftreitman7226
      @yoseftreitman7226 3 місяці тому

      But they forgot to actually choreograph a dance.

    • @marymurray1146
      @marymurray1146 3 місяці тому

      It didn't need a dance, it was all about the music and the voices.

  • @DueNorthGaming
    @DueNorthGaming 6 років тому +1507

    A true Viking song ♡♡

    • @lindsey0806
      @lindsey0806 6 років тому +34

      DANK Thames honestly it sounds like something that would come out of Hollywood. It's not an authentic piece of viking music. It's generic and has no national identity. It was actually originally supposed to be part of melodifestevalen for Sweden but got rejected and honestly I can see why. Sweden knows what it does best and it's not trying to send something that's supposed to sound traditional to eurovision.

    • @mathiass1999
      @mathiass1999 6 років тому +35

      I can hear Odin clapping in Valhalla🍻!!

    • @benjaminmarker
      @benjaminmarker 6 років тому +18

      I´m really hoping they will get Nicolai Coster Waldau to present the jury votes, that would be epic. Give a thubms up if you agree and get DR to ask Nicolai.

    • @chrissweeney8727
      @chrissweeney8727 6 років тому +11

      lindsey0806 If Sweden was so smart they'd have picked statements last year

    • @nachoal0291
      @nachoal0291 6 років тому +7

      I really like it

  • @-Zikade-
    @-Zikade- 6 років тому +337

    90% of Eurovision is something I don't really care about since it's just not my type of music but this... this is COOL! Love the Nordic spirit, the Viking vibes AND that it relies on the talent of its' singers and music, no gimmicks. Kisses from Finland.

    • @azarea5165
      @azarea5165 6 років тому +2

      Agree 👆🏼
      Saara Aalto is so underrated, Finland is the true Winner!
      Kisses from Denmark

    • @Onayateru
      @Onayateru 6 років тому +2

      well, this year was extremely hard in eurovision because it seemed like most countries gave their best. There were many amazing songs and you could just see how jury and voters were totally disagreeing this year because of the many great songs
      though yes Denmark had one of the better songs

    • @acedepth
      @acedepth 6 років тому +2

      Thank you from denmark

    • @docsiatat417
      @docsiatat417 5 років тому

      Zikade congratulations, you are a finnish, and the band Lordi was also finnish, i loved Hard Rock Hallelujah, it was more than brilliant, the voice, the lyrics, the look, Saara Aalto was amazing too, congrats my friend

  • @vanessaalmeidadasilvaamori6345
    @vanessaalmeidadasilvaamori6345 4 роки тому +66

    In my humble opinion.. One of the most epic musical masterpieces I ve had the pleasure to listen to. Gives me chills every single time

  • @buduss
    @buduss 5 років тому +52

    The real winner of Eurovision
    Go Denmark!

  • @Will-bo7kg
    @Will-bo7kg 6 років тому +310

    This is the only Eurovision song that I would even consider downloading. It restored my hope for modern music

    • @bernhardsonn8996
      @bernhardsonn8996 6 років тому +2

      Will Wheadon come on ...Nobody but you

    • @karinakaplan4704
      @karinakaplan4704 5 років тому

      so right!!

    • @morgancampbell3505
      @morgancampbell3505 5 років тому +9

      I mean modern music is for the most part fine ...cept the Eurovision entries are usually really weird/bad, either because they want to be silly or they don't want to host (Ireland is a prime example of this), hell one year someone sang about vegtables

    • @subscribersWithoutavideo-dk9hg
      @subscribersWithoutavideo-dk9hg 5 років тому

      Will Wheadon i already have downloaded it

    • @BenD47
      @BenD47 5 років тому

      Came here after this years, its still so good but i have to say Ukraine's and Austria's were also good from 2018

  • @memeges5021
    @memeges5021 6 років тому +1003

    THIS SONG IS THE WINNER I FEEL IT

    • @zachvance2735
      @zachvance2735 6 років тому +14

      Ur vid brought me here. Thought u should know.

    • @wayhaymemesandco6894
      @wayhaymemesandco6894 6 років тому +8

      Your video brought me here, too. Luv ya and this epic song u little n00b

    • @blegh9585
      @blegh9585 6 років тому +7

      halló morges frá communista íslandi

    • @anotherdegenerate3520
      @anotherdegenerate3520 6 років тому +2

      Morges kveen.

    • @oxyo1045
      @oxyo1045 6 років тому +13

      lil pump is the winner

  • @monikastockinger6909
    @monikastockinger6909 Місяць тому +4

    It's the best song, I have ever heard at the song contest.
    And my age is 66!!

  • @Mithrandir1983
    @Mithrandir1983 Місяць тому +5

    Still better than almost everything from current 2024 contest.

  • @oostlavriks4564
    @oostlavriks4564 6 років тому +116

    "Higher Ground" was inspired by, and loosely based on, the story of a 12th century viking warrior called Magnus Erlendsson (earl of Orkney), as told in the "Orkneyinga" and two other Norse Sagas. According to these sources, Magnus converted (at some point) to Christianity, and became known as a benevolent leader, who preferred to solve conflicts by peaceful/non-violent means. Many of his rivals and former friends ridiculed him for his (supposed) "weakness" (the song's lyrics specifically refer to this). Magnus was eventually executed by his cousin (and co-ruler of Orkney), Haakon Paulsson. He was later declared a Christian saint/martyr. The famous "St. Magnus Cathedral", located at Kirkwall (Orkney Islands, present-day Scotland) is named after him. The song is great (one of my favorites this year). I hope it'd inspire people to learn a bit more about Nordic history, culture and mythology. It's a fascinating subject :-)

    • @augustuslegs5148
      @augustuslegs5148 6 років тому +1

      Oost Lavriks
      Ah man, disappointed that it was a christian one (don't ask)

    • @literart_5861
      @literart_5861 6 років тому +10

      Thank you for your elaboration on this great song and history of the peaceful viking warrior who respected non-barbarian way of handling things! "Freeze the arrow in the air" is all time message that question one´s believe system and mismatched values of peace. Earl´s conversion to Christianity and his proclamation to a martyr-saint speaks about his peaceful character, loyalty to God´s Commands to cherish life even at the costs of his own. The song is great, has appealing character and the performance is stunning. Therefore, even if competing with different, other great entries in ESC final is going to be hard or a desirable outcome such is winning the contest fails, Rasmussen and Danish "crew" will for sure present their epic masterpiece in a best way possible and hopefully have a great time being a significant part of this show. God bless!

    • @mavisphoenix6877
      @mavisphoenix6877 6 років тому +1

      Thanks

  • @deregel3232
    @deregel3232 6 років тому +303

    LYRICS
    Ships in the making
    Bound for a distant shore
    A world for the taking
    Men gone forever more
    Boarding and setting sail
    Yet victory won´t prevail
    Freeze the arrow in the air
    Make your mark and leave it hanging there
    Be the first to turn around
    Take the leap to land on Higher Ground
    (Taka stökk til hærri jörð)
    Call it surrender
    Still won't feel like defeat
    Men laying down their swords
    Each of their own accord
    Freeze the arrow in the air
    Make your mark and leave it hanging there
    Be the first to turn around
    Take the leap to land on Higher Ground
    Raise the banner to the sky
    Face the fear and hold your head up high
    Take the leap like you were bound
    For Higher Ground
    (Taka stökk til hærri jörð)
    Freeze the arrow in the air
    Make your mark and leave it hanging there …
    Freeze the arrow in the air
    Make your mark and leave it hanging there
    Be the first to turn around
    Take the leap to land on Higher Ground
    Be the first to turn around
    Take the leap and land on Higher Ground

    • @Crabstep62
      @Crabstep62 6 років тому +2

      thanks for tekst song in from to russia

    • @posteren551
      @posteren551 5 років тому +15

      Actaully its “tag et styk af højere jord”
      Btw im danish

    • @gentlemoa9859
      @gentlemoa9859 5 років тому +6

      The Icelandic part was intended to be like that, the only problem is that there’s a little error with the grammar but still, that bit was meant to be sung in Icelandic

    • @pietu7541
      @pietu7541 5 років тому

      @@posteren551 what does it mean

    • @posteren551
      @posteren551 5 років тому

      it means take a piece of higher ground

  • @violettemclachlan5170
    @violettemclachlan5170 3 роки тому +127

    You know the worlds messed up when literal Vikings sing about peace

    • @anders9646
      @anders9646 3 роки тому +24

      This song is about a real viking told about in the sagas who refused to fight. Its not their own story or anything new

    • @maroeska5321
      @maroeska5321 3 роки тому +5

      Bruh who cares it's a banger

  • @striga73
    @striga73 5 місяців тому +7

    YOU are the winner of 2018! No one else!❤

  • @frannieforthoughts9527
    @frannieforthoughts9527 6 років тому +435

    My winners! GO VIKINGS 💙💙🙌🏻

    • @eldiablo3922
      @eldiablo3922 6 років тому +6

      Vikings spit right in the Odin's halls, if they hear such sugary songs in a foreign language!

    • @killdozerablle
      @killdozerablle 6 років тому +3

      lettrice di periferia greetins from Russia!!!! Realy nice!!!
      From Russia with love!!!

    • @janjensen1911
      @janjensen1911 6 років тому +1

      I Bellevue you

    • @blakewestairean2324
      @blakewestairean2324 5 років тому +1

      lettrice di periferia I agree

    • @emrysesp8614
      @emrysesp8614 5 років тому +1

      X5

  • @escpotato5169
    @escpotato5169 6 років тому +66

    This is art
    This is esc
    This is victory
    This is #Copenhaguen2019

  • @jisookomblackpinkkru256
    @jisookomblackpinkkru256 3 роки тому +29

    I'm still so obsessed with the 1:00-1:10 part of the song!!!

  • @silverdragon7385
    @silverdragon7385 5 років тому +29

    Jonas Flodager Rasmussen, The Viking of the North, True winner of Eurovision 2018

  • @l.sommer5268
    @l.sommer5268 6 років тому +73

    Rasmussen for winner.
    Greetings from Germany

  • @crycoon9267
    @crycoon9267 6 років тому +43

    This song is soooo good

  • @tatianakorina8253
    @tatianakorina8253 Рік тому +26

    Самая крутая песня и перфоманс этого Евровидения и не только. Такие крутые викинги, красавцы!❤После голосования жюри были пятнадцатыми - обидно и несправедливо. Но зрители сказали своё веское слово и дали им третье место. В результате пятые, но для многих настоящие победители. Дания🙏

  • @Joao58420
    @Joao58420 Рік тому +11

    Since it is Eurovision season, I came back here to say I had the previlege to meet Rasmussen and his "soldiers" in Lisbon after the Contest. He was super nice and down to earth! He deserved a higher place in a Contest. I became a fan after this.

  • @navelchips2244
    @navelchips2244 6 років тому +46

    12 points from Sweden!
    Good luck Denmark!

  • @Kenna002
    @Kenna002 6 років тому +98

    Honestly, one of the best songs. I have no idea how you guys didn't win. Much love from the United States! :)

  • @anubis5304
    @anubis5304 2 роки тому +20

    It's the best eurovision song ever.

  • @user-qs6qs9di9m
    @user-qs6qs9di9m 3 роки тому +65

    Ой,мурашки по коже табунами бегают! Браво,Расмусэн! Шикарная песня,шикарное исполнение. Я получила истинное удовольствие от просмотра и прослушивания. Спасибо,Дания!

  • @stratoincendus3869
    @stratoincendus3869 6 років тому +112

    Winner is coming.

  • @ragnarbullstories3781
    @ragnarbullstories3781 6 років тому +204

    The winner for me👍

  • @KouriWinter
    @KouriWinter 3 роки тому +34

    One of the best Eurovision songs of all times! Love from Sweden 🥰

  • @ijeomaonyembi752
    @ijeomaonyembi752 4 місяці тому +6

    Will always love this song, should have won that year, still listening and it's my little boy's favorite since he was a toddler ❤️

  • @papasmjordeig
    @papasmjordeig 6 років тому +81

    ALL SCANDINAVIANS LET'S GET OUR BROTHER TO DENMARK WIN WITH THIS SCANDINAVIAN MUSIC

    • @jeancrikke7626
      @jeancrikke7626 6 років тому +6

      YESS....!!!

    • @DeltaJ26
      @DeltaJ26 6 років тому +6

      As a Germanic, I'll join you

    • @SpairM
      @SpairM 4 роки тому +2

      Oh hell yes i will get my wooden sword I got at a Viking conference!

  • @laurenlolzz
    @laurenlolzz 6 років тому +133

    I agree with almost everyone who has commented here! These are the true winners of Eurovision. I can't stop singing this 😄

    • @bernhardsonn8996
      @bernhardsonn8996 6 років тому

      Lauren McElhinney I would if I could😂 But doesn't it sound strange , if a woman sings it? It's a viking song

  • @Yureiiko
    @Yureiiko Місяць тому +2

    Bring back songs like this 🥹

  • @katrissh
    @katrissh Рік тому +17

    that’s more denmark-ish than Denmark itself, 4 years and still love it, amazing energy.

  • @dawidkomorowski980
    @dawidkomorowski980 6 років тому +23

    This song must win eurovision !!!!

  • @shiningstar4ychannel40
    @shiningstar4ychannel40 6 років тому +309

    There's something amazing in this performance. Maybe because I like Pirates of Caribbean. I can imagine it on Broadway.

    • @kasiamuzyczna
      @kasiamuzyczna 6 років тому +23

      For me its like Hobbit and Thorin Oakenshield :)

    • @Tina2.1
      @Tina2.1 6 років тому +18

      ShiningStar4Y channel They supposed to be vikings

    • @jhozu6439
      @jhozu6439 6 років тому

      ShiningStar4Y channel that's what I wanna say. There's something undefined in this song. Hope these vampire elders (I call him like that 😂 instead of lycan packs) will bring this show back again into Copenhagen

    • @begitteolsen3784
      @begitteolsen3784 6 років тому +5

      ShiningStar4Y channel : Pirates? Pirates?
      You have just experienced a song of true viking-spirit. ;)

    • @begitteolsen3784
      @begitteolsen3784 6 років тому +2

      Krisztina Tóth: We Scandinavians have vikingblood in our veins.♡

  • @user-yc3vf7jn1y
    @user-yc3vf7jn1y 3 роки тому +37

    Absolutely mesmerizing! I’ve been watching every single Eurovision for like 20 years and this is still my 100% favorite one

  • @NinjaWorldWarrior16
    @NinjaWorldWarrior16 4 роки тому +27

    One of the best Eurovision songs ever. Period.

  • @melina6912
    @melina6912 6 років тому +27

    My fav song so far ! 12 points from Greece 🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰

  • @kingusia9988
    @kingusia9988 6 років тому +22

    WINNER OF THE EUROVISION 2018!! For sure!! 12 points from Poland!!

  • @colettekent
    @colettekent 3 роки тому +18

    I’m still in love with this song...2 years later...still listen to it regularly.

  • @deninewman6848
    @deninewman6848 3 місяці тому +5

    Still my favourite ... powerful and inspiring.

    • @Jaydee64
      @Jaydee64 3 місяці тому +2

      I totally agree… it was my winner ❤️

  • @joshi2860
    @joshi2860 6 років тому +714

    this song is epic. can't wait for all the covers. wow wow wow

    • @glorybethewaffle223
      @glorybethewaffle223 6 років тому +6

      Working on one on my violin. Holy crap this song is hard :P Listning by ear and then trying to translate it. Got the first part (chorus and the starter) still some way to go.

    • @davidschjodt6882
      @davidschjodt6882 6 років тому +1

      Maya Hvidtfeldt Good job!

    • @MmMm-jn7zu
      @MmMm-jn7zu 6 років тому

      David Schjodt please: no covers

    • @karinakaplan4704
      @karinakaplan4704 5 років тому

      i can't wait for an epic movie for this song

  • @juxkja
    @juxkja 6 років тому +22

    ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED WITH THIS SONG 🇩🇰🖤

  • @HAWXLEADER
    @HAWXLEADER 5 років тому +28

    I'm from Israel and this was my favorite.
    It's so extremely epic!
    I just love the vibe.

  • @tessaelward7553
    @tessaelward7553 5 років тому +29

    This deserves to be at least top 3 I don't believe its 9th this is a great song!! Greetings from the Netherlands❤️🇳🇱

  • @eemelikorteniemi3966
    @eemelikorteniemi3966 6 років тому +77

    I may vote in eurovision song contest for the first time in my life just to vote for this song.

  • @nikitabohanov1948
    @nikitabohanov1948 6 років тому +52

    Ships in the making
    Bound for a distant shore
    World for the taking
    Men gone forever more
    Boarding and setting sail
    Yet victory won’t prevail (Oh oh oh)
    Freeze the arrow in the air
    Make your mark and leave it hanging there (Oh oh oh)
    Be the first to turn around
    Take the leap to land on higher ground
    (Take to land on higher ground)
    (Taka stökk til hærri jörð, taka)
    (Taka stökk til hærri jörð, taka)
    Call in, surrender
    Still it won’t feel like defeat
    Men laying down their swords
    Each of their own accord (Oh oh oh)
    Freeze the arrow in the air
    Make your mark and leave it hanging there (Oh oh oh)
    Be the first to turn around
    Take the leap to land on higher ground
    (Take to land on higher ground)
    Raise the banner to the sky
    Face the fear and hold your head up high
    Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh
    Take the leap like you were bound for higher ground
    (Taka stökk til hærri jörð, taka)
    (Taka stökk til hærri jörð, taka)
    Freeze the arrow in the air
    Make your mark and leave it hanging there
    Freeze the arrow in the air
    Make your mark and leave it hanging there (Oh oh oh)
    Be the first to turn around
    Take the leap to land on higher ground, yeah
    Be the first to turn around
    Take the leap and land on higher ground
    (Take to land on higher ground)

    • @cdebg1521
      @cdebg1521 6 років тому +2

      nikita bohanov thanks a lot

    • @bonne622
      @bonne622 6 років тому

      Thanks a lot

  • @Emily-K1096
    @Emily-K1096 Рік тому +13

    5 years later and still love this song! Probably my favourite Eurovision song! ❤

    • @kirschakos
      @kirschakos Рік тому +1

      People should listen to this song's message nowdays even more! Great song!

  • @MegaJohn144
    @MegaJohn144 5 років тому +20

    Even after a year, this song still gives me the chills. Proud to be 1/4 Swedish, but it was a part of Sweden that once belonged to Denmark.

    • @a_marc
      @a_marc 3 роки тому +1

      as a Dane you should be proud.

  • @Nys-Elar
    @Nys-Elar 6 років тому +26

    love that soooo much! 12 points from France!

  • @soulmetal1015
    @soulmetal1015 6 років тому +22

    My 12 pts from Spain are for Denmark so far! I love it!!!

  • @Patrique2001
    @Patrique2001 Рік тому +8

    imagine him coming back in 2024 with another masterpiece like this one

  • @simongrankvist8892
    @simongrankvist8892 Рік тому +5

    The most underrated song in eurovision history!

  • @-ratunda6740
    @-ratunda6740 6 років тому +53

    Super! 12 points from Russia)))

  • @grivar
    @grivar 6 років тому +50

    12 Points from Germany!
    Can't wait to go to Denmark for Eurovision next year!

  • @seohyunlee3247
    @seohyunlee3247 3 місяці тому +5

    MASTERPIECE. Anyone here in 2024?

    • @lemurkat
      @lemurkat 3 місяці тому +2

      Discovered it in 2023 due to a glorious misunderstanding when I mentioned I wanted to hear The Rasmus's Eurovision song and we found this one instead. Now back in 2024 when I'm coming to see what we have in store for us this year and had this one appear in my suggestions.

    • @AMC66765
      @AMC66765 2 місяці тому +1

      Yes, 6 years on and still my all time favourite Eurovision entry.

    • @belenmartinaguado2791
      @belenmartinaguado2791 2 місяці тому

      Siiii 🇪🇸

  • @mirte7726
    @mirte7726 5 років тому +17

    Honestly, this is one of the best songs & perfomances at Eurovision ever.

  • @jonathanoliveira8211
    @jonathanoliveira8211 6 років тому +30

    It's between Denmark and Greece so far, not doubt about it.
    Love this powerful song, sounds like Vikings melody...
    Next year it will be Copenhagen or Athens! Love from Portugal, the host country!

    • @user-vs1zd8ho6i
      @user-vs1zd8ho6i 6 років тому

      jonathan Oliveira thank you soooo much from Greece.Have you chosen your song for this year?

    • @jonathanoliveira8211
      @jonathanoliveira8211 6 років тому +2

      Αν εχεις Ιδεες 1 side says Denmark other says Greece... it is 50% for each... you have the upper hand, your song is amazing, 100% Greek... and greek song's lyrics are brutal... :)

    • @skorpiosunrising7041
      @skorpiosunrising7041 6 років тому +2

      Going for Greece too!! Amazing song (I'm from Denmark so wouldn't be bad if Denmark won though)

    • @jolandadejong7792
      @jolandadejong7792 6 років тому

      jonathan Oliveira I like Greece, but it's too repetitive for me and I haven't seen and heard a live performance. Denmark is my favourite so far.

  • @escdoni
    @escdoni 6 років тому +31

    Viking power! Amazing performance, 12 points to Denmark ❤️

  • @8-ballfracture437
    @8-ballfracture437 2 роки тому +7

    listening to this 3 years later now...
    why the hell did this not win??

  • @user-ci6rc7cq5n
    @user-ci6rc7cq5n 3 місяці тому +3

    Спасибо, сегодня я узнал новую прекрасную песню. Давно не слежу за евровидением, но это исполнение прекрасно!

  • @sonja3204
    @sonja3204 6 років тому +27

    12 points from Norway!

  • @ChrisThomas_
    @ChrisThomas_ 6 років тому +682

    It's like Euphoria (snow) and Statements (flag waving) had a Game of Thrones Viking love child.. I love it!

    • @Pogohg
      @Pogohg 6 років тому +15

      Can we please stop talking about 'Euphoria' soon? I swear that bloody song and Loreen have been featured in the contest in one way or another every year ever since she won in 2012 and it's getting kind of obnoxious.

    • @edoardodicapua1029
      @edoardodicapua1029 6 років тому +16

      Don't make me think about Statements please🙏🙏
      I still can't believe how that amazing song didn't qualify last year

    • @rtpntportugal
      @rtpntportugal 6 років тому +9

      is it our fault that it's ICONIC?

    • @Pogohg
      @Pogohg 6 років тому +17

      So is 'Fly On the Wings of Love'. So is 'Hard Rock Hallelujah'. So is 'Fairy Tale'. So is 'Satelite'. So is 'Waterloo'. So is 'Hold Me Now'. And I can go on and on. There are plenty of iconic Eurovision Songs, but they don't get referenced constantly. 'Euphoria' is just another dance pop song and is over rated. Even 'Undo' from 2014 is a masterpiece compared to 'Euphoria'. Don't get me wrong, it's a good song, but not that good.

    • @_o..o_1871
      @_o..o_1871 6 років тому +10

      Pogohg Just in your opinion..cause in my opinion, ‘Euphoria’ is by far the best winner in Eurovision and definitely the most iconic one.

  • @Lizzie-us4eb
    @Lizzie-us4eb Рік тому +10

    Still love this song in 2023!

  • @Jackal.moon-wolf273
    @Jackal.moon-wolf273 Рік тому +10

    I'm from Japan. It's fantastic! From Japan With love. I love Rasmussen. I love Denmark. I want to go to Denmark someday. Danish viking. This song is very nice.

    • @user-jh8lk3ki4b
      @user-jh8lk3ki4b 7 місяців тому

      🇩🇰❤️🇯🇵

    • @Jackal.moon-wolf273
      @Jackal.moon-wolf273 7 місяців тому

      @@user-jh8lk3ki4b ありがとう❤️Thank you everything. let's be friend. I will go to Denmark someday. Viking soul!

  • @fayepettersen8491
    @fayepettersen8491 6 років тому +32

    See you in Copenhagen 2019. Love this. 12points from Norway 💜

  • @laurar.2053
    @laurar.2053 6 років тому +162

    Handsome vikings, beautiful voices, its like... Omg. One of my favourites 🇱🇹❤️🇩🇰

  • @lyama
    @lyama Рік тому +16

    Они заслуживали победу. Так обидно за них. У меня мурашки бегают по коже каждый раз, когда я их слушаю. Люблю вас, ребята❤️ 2018ый год, был вашим годом.