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

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    Rasmussen will represent Denmark at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon with the song Higher Ground
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  • @EurovisionSongContest
    @EurovisionSongContest  6 років тому +321

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    • @F4c2a
      @F4c2a 6 років тому +14

      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 +5734

    This deserves to be in a soundtrack of some epic movie

    • @HelenM1994
      @HelenM1994 6 років тому +66

      Thought the exact the same!

    • @michalelix
      @michalelix 6 років тому +72

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

    • @shacuras8201
      @shacuras8201 6 років тому +34

      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 +3070

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

  • @xxeruss3080
    @xxeruss3080 6 років тому +3175

    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!

  • @imperialmarchinhumanbowels5726
    @imperialmarchinhumanbowels5726 4 роки тому +1655

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

    • @ClaRa124100
      @ClaRa124100 4 роки тому +49

      Lol this is so accurate

    • @rdgrdmedflde4710
      @rdgrdmedflde4710 Рік тому +19

      You just described Denmark in a nutshell 🤭

    • @statoilbensin2190
      @statoilbensin2190 Рік тому +5

      @@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 Рік тому +1

      Metal Folk

  • @MrExclusive79
    @MrExclusive79 6 років тому +931

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

    • @marmeia8207
      @marmeia8207 5 років тому +18

      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

  • @TheFoxygene
    @TheFoxygene 3 роки тому +715

    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 +11

      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 2 роки 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.

  • @Nonocicah
    @Nonocicah 6 років тому +1650

    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 +51

      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....

  • @manofsupee4159
    @manofsupee4159 6 років тому +668

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

    • @pr708
      @pr708 3 роки тому +9

      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

  • @ciaranwithers6126
    @ciaranwithers6126 6 років тому +209

    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 +6

      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.

  • @tatapta
    @tatapta 6 років тому +884

    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 5 років тому +1

      Tiago Nuncio OMGGG

    • @athena5002
      @athena5002 5 років тому +7

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

    • @klaudia6057
      @klaudia6057 5 років 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

  • @aafkgirl91
    @aafkgirl91 6 років тому +694

    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 +277

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

  • @mayabewsher6987
    @mayabewsher6987 6 років тому +538

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

    • @achannel7098
      @achannel7098 5 років тому +4

      Thanks from denmark

    • @athena5002
      @athena5002 5 років 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!

  • @cerisedaemon
    @cerisedaemon 6 років тому +538

    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.

  • @Will-bo7kg
    @Will-bo7kg 6 років тому +312

    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 6 років тому

      so right!!

    • @morgancampbell3505
      @morgancampbell3505 6 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

  • @robyngore2132
    @robyngore2132 5 років тому +169

    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…?

  • @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 6 років тому +1

      lettrice di periferia I agree

    • @emrysesp8614
      @emrysesp8614 6 років тому +1

      X5

  • @mateolindious25
    @mateolindious25 6 років тому +356

    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 😍💜

  • @-Zikade-
    @-Zikade- 6 років тому +339

    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

    • @Nanominyo
      @Nanominyo 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 6 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

  • @thegoose3865
    @thegoose3865 5 років тому +239

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

    • @alicewang1785
      @alicewang1785 5 років тому +5

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

    • @donaldross8098
      @donaldross8098 5 років 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

  • @LotusBom
    @LotusBom 6 років тому +1669

    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 +119

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

    • @Alex-yr8wt
      @Alex-yr8wt 6 років тому +26

      Well with a sentence in ICELANDIC of course it represents DENMARK

    • @Randi-k6m
      @Randi-k6m 6 років тому +157

      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 6 років тому +113

      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.

  • @ragnarbullstories3781
    @ragnarbullstories3781 6 років тому +203

    The winner for me👍

  • @crycoon9267
    @crycoon9267 6 років тому +43

    This song is soooo good

  • @celinamj2001
    @celinamj2001 6 років тому +100

    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🇸🇯❤️

  • @dawidkomorowski980
    @dawidkomorowski980 6 років тому +23

    This song must win eurovision !!!!

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

    Rasmussen for winner.
    Greetings from Germany

  • @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

  • @seohyunlee3247
    @seohyunlee3247 6 місяців тому +21

    MASTERPIECE. Anyone here in 2024?

    • @lemurkat
      @lemurkat 6 місяців тому +3

      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 5 місяців тому +2

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

    • @belenmartinaguado2791
      @belenmartinaguado2791 5 місяців тому +1

      Siiii 🇪🇸

    • @olena4802
      @olena4802 2 місяці тому +1

      15.07.2024..from Ukraine 🇺🇦

    • @adamjones-ps
      @adamjones-ps 29 днів тому +1

      Aug 29, 2024 from U.S.🏳‍🌈

  • @adrianmocanu6068
    @adrianmocanu6068 6 років тому +95

    No matter who wins, this song will be my clear winner. I am shocked that so many people do not acknowledge the power of this song and prefer chicken noises instead...lol..

    • @piahansen4179
      @piahansen4179 6 років тому +4

      Adrian Mocanu me too eurovision ks not the same anymore

    • @adrianmocanu6068
      @adrianmocanu6068 6 років тому +10

      Pia Hansen, exactly.. If Ms Chicken wins, i will stop watching Eurovision forever.. That song is an absolute disgrace to this majestic contest.. What is worrying is that there are so many people who actually like her song...

    • @ruthysadeh2689
      @ruthysadeh2689 6 років тому +6

      Don't you think it's all about taste in music?? the problem with this song is it has just one house in the beginning and the rest the lyrics repeat them selves, the chicken song is funny, catchy and has a very strong message to the bully boys, am I clear enough? :)

    • @adrianmocanu6068
      @adrianmocanu6068 6 років тому +4

      Ruthy Sadeh, sorry but that song is not Eurovision material.. Eurovision songs should be majestic, like the show itself.. To me that song is just ridiculous.. Maybe as a temporary radio song, but that's it.. Hope that's clear as well..

    • @ruthysadeh2689
      @ruthysadeh2689 6 років тому

      Everyone and it's own opinion and taste, can't argue about that :) good luck to all the countries

  • @Mr07Jackdaw
    @Mr07Jackdaw 6 років тому +294

    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 4 роки тому

      @@mjfdbsjhgbkjdff and rightfully so

  • @escpotato5169
    @escpotato5169 6 років тому +67

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

  • @dimitrasotirianakou5449
    @dimitrasotirianakou5449 Рік тому +40

    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 Рік 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 6 місяців тому +1

      Along with the one in 2013 it was also quite good

  • @juxkja
    @juxkja 6 років тому +22

    ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED WITH THIS SONG 🇩🇰🖤

  • @stratoincendus3869
    @stratoincendus3869 6 років тому +112

    Winner is coming.

  • @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! :)

  • @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

  • @melina6912
    @melina6912 6 років тому +27

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

  • @MrAydinIreland
    @MrAydinIreland 6 років тому +380

    This is a Great Song...Good Luck Denmark ☘️

  • @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 6 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

  • @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

  • @oostlavriks4564
    @oostlavriks4564 6 років тому +117

    "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

  • @DueNorthGaming
    @DueNorthGaming 6 років тому +1509

    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

  • @nicolaj6132
    @nicolaj6132 6 років тому +1291

    “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 5 років тому +16

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

    • @blackfalcon1324
      @blackfalcon1324 5 років тому +32

      @@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 5 років тому +1

      blackfalcon1324 wow

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

      And when you read vinland saga that hits hard

    • @celinehonsberg2092
      @celinehonsberg2092 4 роки тому +11

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

  • @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 6 місяців тому

      But they forgot to actually choreograph a dance.

    • @marymurray1146
      @marymurray1146 6 місяців тому

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

  • @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!

    • @Ναιεγώείμαι-δ4δ
      @Ναιεγώείμαι-δ4δ 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.

  • @kingusia9988
    @kingusia9988 6 років тому +22

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

    • @lauridsdil9921
      @lauridsdil9921 6 місяців тому

      Nah somehow a song called Toy won

  • @konstoik
    @konstoik 6 років тому +41

    It's a special-unique song which will stand out for sure...

    • @thomasmikkelsen3630
      @thomasmikkelsen3630 6 років тому +2

      Kᴏɴsᴛ Oɪᴋ the song is about a viking his name was Victor back in the viking age

    • @konstoik
      @konstoik 6 років тому +2

      Thomas
      That's great!
      I'd like to see this with an another staging but i think Denmark will keep this one and won't change it 😁

    • @emilatik8581
      @emilatik8581 6 років тому

      Kᴏɴsᴛ Oɪᴋ or perhaps they will, and that would be an upward enhancement and not vice versa, that's for sure😀😉

  • @СветланаЧернышова-к9о

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

  • @papasmjordeig
    @papasmjordeig 6 років тому +82

    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!

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

    love that soooo much! 12 points from France!

  • @fayepettersen8491
    @fayepettersen8491 6 років тому +32

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

  • @Yureiiko
    @Yureiiko 4 місяці тому +3

    Bring back songs like this 🥹

  • @balrogmorgoth2360
    @balrogmorgoth2360 6 років тому +21

    I have no idea how many times i have listened to this...but here i am.. again and again!

  • @oksraisk8848
    @oksraisk8848 6 років тому +30

    this one has to win please!!!

  • @gg00777
    @gg00777 6 років тому +29

    This could be a dark horse in the competition. The back vocals and stage performance is excellent. Im loving this also.

  • @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.

  • @laurar.2053
    @laurar.2053 6 років тому +161

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

  • @grivar
    @grivar 6 років тому +50

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

  • @TheFoxygene
    @TheFoxygene 6 років тому +99

    For the last 5 years I didn't care for Eurovision or any of its songs. And then came this song and I fell in love with it. Now I'm just sitting here listening to it on repeat over and over again XD
    It should have been at least in the top 3 if you ask me. Good job you guys! Sincerely, your biggest Serbian fan.

    • @piniataboys5652
      @piniataboys5652 6 років тому

      Marija it's the best song ever love it

    • @Beccibecci91
      @Beccibecci91 6 років тому +2

      I keep listening to it on repeat too xD i also keep looking for any band that have sounds like this song.... none so far :(

    • @SarpSpeaksSometimes
      @SarpSpeaksSometimes 6 років тому

      SO FUCKING SAME

    • @Doniedaff
      @Doniedaff 6 років тому +1

      I agree. Can't believe the juries scored it so low, at least the very good vote it got from the public vindicated it somewhat.

    • @martinjensen6129
      @martinjensen6129 6 років тому +1

      I keep getting goose bumps when see his hair flying in the wind and snow. It looks epic.

  • @jamiecisfemalesheher5250
    @jamiecisfemalesheher5250 4 роки тому +891

    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.

  • @graceizdabest
    @graceizdabest 6 років тому +32

    Honestly all I look for in a Eurovision song is an epic key change. These guys win in my eyes 👐

  • @sonja3204
    @sonja3204 6 років тому +27

    12 points from Norway!

  • @johannaf7973
    @johannaf7973 6 років тому +26

    12 points from Sweden❤️😘

  • @colettekent
    @colettekent 3 роки тому +18

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

  • @petartaslak380
    @petartaslak380 6 років тому +58

    I really want denmark to win they have for me best stage of esc 2014

  • @carlasofia4667
    @carlasofia4667 6 років тому +25

    Wow. I’m pretty sure I’m voting on this song. It gave me goosebumps. Congratz from Portugal. 🇵🇹

  • @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🙏

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

    Super! 12 points from Russia)))

  • @escdoni
    @escdoni 6 років тому +31

    Viking power! Amazing performance, 12 points to Denmark ❤️

  • @escdenmark1044
    @escdenmark1044 6 років тому +22

    Yeees! What an amazing entry we're sending!
    Denmark is right behind you Rasmussen!! Let's raise the sails and take Europe by storm!

    • @Asbjorn268
      @Asbjorn268 6 років тому +1

      Just like we did a millennium ago! ;)

  • @anubis5304
    @anubis5304 2 роки тому +20

    It's the best eurovision song ever.

  • @ievautmanaite1834
    @ievautmanaite1834 6 років тому +22

    I hope that this song will be at Grand final ‘cuz it has history and beat is different than those empty pop songs , good luck Rasmussen!!

  • @memeges5021
    @memeges5021 6 років тому +1004

    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

  • @Snowmaiden
    @Snowmaiden 6 років тому +128

    And this is how DENMARK unites people of Europe ... and all the World!

    • @cheekybastard7798
      @cheekybastard7798 6 років тому +1

      Alina Gavrilenko ikr look at the flags they’re not all Denmark; Iceland and Sweden etc love the song just as much

    • @Snowmaiden
      @Snowmaiden 6 років тому

      Rasmussen, is a Danish singer and represented Denmark in particular at the Eurovision :) Because ESC is a European contest, you see other flags, also I'd imagine Scandinavia would feel particularly connected to this song because of the Nordic and Viking theme in it hence Swedish and Icelandic flags

  • @lucamagic
    @lucamagic 5 місяців тому +7

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

  • @darynahh
    @darynahh 6 років тому +24

    WOW It is the best entry so far this year

  • @olakaminska8174
    @olakaminska8174 6 років тому +49

    This is a real winner my friend. Great song. Love form Poland 😊

  • @joshi2860
    @joshi2860 6 років тому +713

    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.

    • @Dodavovidod39
      @Dodavovidod39 6 років тому +1

      Maya Hvidtfeldt Good job!

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

      David Schjodt please: no covers

    • @karinakaplan4704
      @karinakaplan4704 6 років тому

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

  • @violettemclachlan5170
    @violettemclachlan5170 4 роки тому +129

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

    • @anders9646
      @anders9646 3 роки тому +25

      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 +6

      Bruh who cares it's a banger

  • @maartenfassaert
    @maartenfassaert 6 років тому +29

    Fantastic! 12 points from the Netherlands 🇩🇰❤️🇳🇱

  • @anafilipaoliveira4435
    @anafilipaoliveira4435 6 років тому +24

    Amazing homeland song! Remind me Portugal and time of discoveries in the sea... I feel proud about you guys. ABSOLUTE AMAZING! Unique and music history of country!
    12 Points from Portugal

  • @AMIT-il7hv
    @AMIT-il7hv 6 років тому +4065

    Tormund?? Is that you?

    • @LoftySkinner
      @LoftySkinner 6 років тому +109

      Of course not, no Norwegian would represent Denmark :P

    • @gOOssipBLOG
      @gOOssipBLOG 6 років тому +61

      yammm 1288 I'm so glad I'm not the only one to remember him ahahha

    • @jeancrikke7626
      @jeancrikke7626 6 років тому +14

      YESS.....!!

    • @Jaydee64
      @Jaydee64 6 років тому +28

      I thought that as soon as i saw this :-)

    • @Yifaat007
      @Yifaat007 6 років тому +12

      Looks more like Alexander Skarsgard then Tormund

  • @KouriWinter
    @KouriWinter 3 роки тому +34

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

  • @oscarmartindancer473
    @oscarmartindancer473 6 років тому +51

    Diferent😍 12 points from spain

  • @Rikstelpa
    @Rikstelpa 6 років тому +36

    OMG I am absolutely freaking out because of this testosterone.. MY WINNER. No doubt. Endless love from Iceland.

  • @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

  • @marychainc.822
    @marychainc.822 5 років тому +286

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

  • @Karma03
    @Karma03 6 років тому +42

    This song is so amazing. Good luck on Eurovision Denmark!
    Greetings from Latvia.

  • @Killors28
    @Killors28 6 років тому +158

    We found the viking of this year, and the music is epic ☺

  • @lennartweber
    @lennartweber 6 років тому +28

    I am in love with this song.
    Greetings from the northern part of Germany (Flensburg).

  • @jisookomblackpinkkru256
    @jisookomblackpinkkru256 3 роки тому +29

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

  • @loribee2654
    @loribee2654 6 років тому +23

    This song gives me all the feels,can not stop playing 💙definitely gets my 12 points. Good luck from the UK 🇬🇧

  • @stanisawfras5950
    @stanisawfras5950 6 років тому +37

    This is my favourite song on current ESC. Really true voice and climat of vikings. Thank you Rasmussen u r the best. Make your mark and win the ESC. Congratulations from Poland

  • @didi7462
    @didi7462 6 років тому +34

    GOOSEBUMPS!
    GOOSEBUMPS!!
    GOOSEBUMPS!!!

    • @jeancrikke7626
      @jeancrikke7626 6 років тому +2

      Those BIG Vikings, with the HUGE swords...!

  • @deninewman6848
    @deninewman6848 7 місяців тому +5

    Still my favourite ... powerful and inspiring.

    • @Jaydee64
      @Jaydee64 6 місяців тому +2

      I totally agree… it was my winner ❤️

  • @magdalenas8146
    @magdalenas8146 6 років тому +24

    This viking is definitely getting my votes!

  • @1randomcrazyguy
    @1randomcrazyguy 6 років тому +20

    Even if this don't win this IS the best song in the Eurovision contest 2018 much love Denmark from U.K.

    • @MudderKuzz
      @MudderKuzz 6 років тому +1

      1randomcrazyguy thank you. You are to kind😊

  • @lideroo6674
    @lideroo6674 6 років тому +20

    this song is better than 3/4 songs on eurovision 2018 this year. Greetings from Poland!

  • @striga73
    @striga73 8 місяців тому +7

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