Hahaha the Ariane cover-story. So far I read in comments she was invited into a radio station where the artist get a song they have to performe and just one hour time to produce the cover song. Later I heard she even do not like the song at all. So she switch the song and make it her own. Worth to hear and see. Look how she play piano and impress the song with her hands. You will not believe it form talking must be seen.
Yes, NRK P3 Live is a radio show where the artist have to do a over, but they to not know in advance with song or artist, and they get a little over an hour to prepare, and make a cover for the song they were given. The Ariana Grande cover came about because of the (at some times) dark Norwegian sense of humor. Aurora said in a "jam or not a jam" interview that she does not like Ariana Grande, so naturally she was given a Ariana Grande song to cover.
Watch the Haik concert. It’s set in the forest where she used to wander as a child :-). If you just want to listen to one song from the concert listen to The Seed.
My favourite concert too... Aurora has grown into herself and it's just a beautiful setting. And she's right in her element where she spent so much of her innocence of childhood. She is literally so at home here and it shows.
I'm in my late 40s and stumbled across Aurora a couple years ago and just fell in love with her music and her as a person. She cuts though life's cynicism that was built around me. There's an excellent documentary called Haik that leads into an excellent concert. It's around here on youtube, highly recommended.
I'm enjoying this format of review you too are doing. I get the feeling being a spectator of your private conversation and only accidently the camera is on, too. That's funny. And yes, her fellow fans are called (and proudly call themselves) 'warriors and weirdos'. 22:56 Speaking of Björk ... she was in the audience of this particular KEXP show of Aurora and is a big fan herself of our fairy queen. :) I'm looking forward to see more reviews on her songs and performances by you guys. For the song 'Lucky' I strongly recommend the performance at Nidarosdomen (Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway) - ua-cam.com/video/AmTiqR2_VAw/v-deo.html Cheers !
What an interesting concept you've got. 24 min. reaction and still not too long!! This song is one of my favs too with all the changes and the great lyrics, and her incredible performance skills. "Lucky" could very well be your next. If so, please go to her live performance in Nidarosdomen, the 900 years old cathedral in Trondheim, Norway. The whole concert is fantastic and epic. Yes, she wrote Lucky when she was nine. Cheers from Norway.
I have followed aurora now for five years,seen her perform live,watched every video and live concerts that i can possibly find.yes you might say I'm hooked.my friends often ask me what is the one song that I like the best,now that hard for I can honestly say every song has moved me in ways I never thought possible.but there is one song that has never been released called Why did you have to go. For me it's a song that sets aurora apart from any other artist it's a very personal song for aurora,she wrote the song for a very special friend who sadly died in an accident only then to be asked to perform it at the funeral can you imagine what that must of been like for her, but the song is one of the most moving songs you will ever hear trust me your tears will be uncontrollable and you will never forget it.yes aurora is not only a special artist she is a wonderful and caring human being,would love to hear your thoughts about the song,I think you will be moved in the same way I was.from the UK stay safe.
Thank you, John. I love how much I'm learning about AURORA through you and so many others touched by not only her music but her kindness. And at such a young age. The music business can be so brutal. Praying it doesn't eat her up and spit her out as it has with so many others. Have a feeling she'll be okay. - Greg
Thank you Greg for your kind reply like you I think this young girl is strong enough to not let this happen,she has never craved for mainstream she has her own path to follow and is grounded in her beliefs of what music means to her,it's what makes her different from anyone else.i mean who needs mainstream when without it you have millions of followers.stay safe my friend looking forward to more great reactions and as aurora might say let love conquer your mind.❤️🍏❤️🍏
I really like the way guys do this, talking with eachother. It's a new element in all these reactors out there. Cool, good idea. That said, Aurora is AMAZING. I'm 45 years old, and I've become a fan like I'm 14. The way she connect with the fan base of hers (Warriors and Weirdos) is wonderful. It's very interesting to hear you talk about her, it's close to how I journeyed into her world. Many people have reacted to Murder song (5,4,3,2,1) and Through the eyes of a child - plus those you have done. If you want to check out something rare (yet beautiful songs), I would suggest "Infections of a different kind" as one of her own, or the performance of Leonard Cohens "So Long, Marianne" from Chicago right after she learned about his passing (it's a cell phone recording, but the sound is quite good anyway). Welcome to the Queendom, guys 😍
lol, i get it. 49 in march and its like X-mas morning 1980 seeing something new from AuRoRa, or even a reaction. especially ones new to her music. and i havent heard So Long, Marianne. X-mas! thx!!
Fantastic reaction. And if you want to see a third kind of Aurora, check out It happend quiet, Lucky or IThrough the eyes of a child from the concert @ Nidarosdomen. Your talk about being diffrent is so on spot. In an interview (documentry) she talks about her autism, how she felt diffrent when she got into her teens. How the called her autist when she got a great score at a MENSA test and she didn't realy understand wha they laughed at her. The Grande cover is amazing.
The HAIK documentary (and concert) you refer to are incredibly touching and show Aurora's personality so nicely. They were on Norwegian Public TV, weren't they? What great shows they put on 👍👍 Nidarosdomen is arguably her best overall performance, she's incredible!
She doesn't really talk about her autism, as Aurora has never, as far as I know, mentioned being on the spectrum. In the HAIK documentary she only says that the other kids thought that she was and bullied her for it after she got good results on the IQ test. They thought the reason she was a little weird was because she was autistic. Maybe she is or maybe she isn't on the spectrum, but it's not something she has talked about openly. The subtitles on the HAIK documentary are a bit off here, as they don't convey the nuances in what she's saying.
@@JamoStefan Agreed, it's an incredible documentary. She says: "No forstod de det [hvorfor hun fikk et godt resultat på testen], for eg var autist. Fordi at eg var rar." (Now they understood [why she got a good result on the IQ test], it was because I was autistic. Because I was weird). Basically the "I was autistic" is all about what the other kids thought, because she starts the entire thing with "They said it was because ...".
Aurora is an incredible singer/songwriter/performer and KEXP show illustrates all of these. You've both started on a wonderful journey with Aurora and I'm sure will enjoy the ride 😍 she's genius 👍
Hi Greg I wondered if you had seen the cover of Leonard Cohan old blue raincoat by aurora, as you know Leonard had a massive influence on aurora as a child and out of all the covers that she performs this for me was one of the most moving,she performed it in Norway where they held a tribute to Leonard Cohan just after he sadly passed away for me there is so much love put into this performance but also a painful sadness that you can see on her face it's a very moving tribute that for me shows the empathy and love in this young girls heart for someone that meant so much to her,hope you enjoy it.
Hi, John - No, I haven't. Aware of it, but it's really tricky now with Aurora songs, as I want to get in on first-time reacting to some of her songs for the channel. She's so new to me, too. So, while I see where Chris will get more of her songs to react to, I'm careful of what I am watching on my own of hers. But, we'll work it out. In the meantime, another Aurora reaction to drop soon! - Greg
Cheers Greg I fully understand looking forward to future songs from aurora,enjoy your journey for I know she will take your emotions to places that will touch you deeply,
Thanks, Håkan. Chris and I are truly enjoying this experience. I look at the building of this channel like brick by brick, with the occasional burst (Thank You, AURORA!). And that's okay. We're two older guys who are not slick or come with slangs. Also, most of the stuff we react to are deep dives and hidden gems. I think that's the biggest climb for us. Not the most sexy. But we're getting there thanks to folks like you who are taking the extra few minutes to listen to us. - Greg
If you want to get an overview about what he is about, check out Aurora Haik live concert ua-cam.com/video/VEYH_pefoiQ/v-deo.html&ab_channel=peza - she is not a hit-list topper - she is a bit too avantgarde for that. But those that get her - love her.
Her live performances are amazing and you can't go wrong with any of them and you'll receive many recommendations. Her Official Music Videos are powerful as well; watch Running With The Wolves OMV to experience something only Aurora can deliver; GOOSEBUMPS from a SILENT SCREAM🤯🤯
OK - where to start! Love the format - sharing a musical discovery with your buddy, so cool (and I know how fraught with anxiety that can also be). I like the way you look at the total performance - music, lyrics, presence. I am a huge fan of Aurora and so I really appreciated this reaction - and the one to her Life on Mars cover. You guys are in for some wonderful treats reacting to her music. I find it interesting how she appeals to a wide range of age groups (I'm 71 myself - came of age in the 60's and 70's). Perhaps it's because she seems to have a wisdom far beyond her years and an ability to empathize with all the many different people she comes across. Anyway - look forward to more Aurora reactions from you guys! Also, where are you guys from? Do I detect a little Jersey in your voices? Or is it further north? Raised in the Bronx, NY myself :)
Not too far from where you were raised. And thanks for connecting our channel and enjoying. Always makes my day when we receive compliments like this. And happy to be on the AURORA train and the many stops we'll be taking along the way! - Greg
have to say, you two are my new fav AuRoRa reactors. normally a long react just means a whole lot of pausing, which i understand, but kills a lot of the vibe. i cant be the only one either. pretty sure you got 40 or more subs off your last react. nice! the God is a Woman cover wasnt a song picked by her. hope she never picks an Ariana song to cover. she actually doesnt even say the words to some of it, and its still better. the look on her face at the end tells me she didnt care to do it, but not gonna half ass anything. imo of course. this was great. thx guys!!
hi Just been listening to your comments i am lead to understand that the song Puppet was her first "release"which was recorded when some school friends purchased a session in a recording booth for her Birthday and apparently an engineer there streamed it to the internet without Auroras permission , there is a piece on the net of her two sisters talking about it . Im not sure if this is when her now management first heard her. Im if im wrong someone will put me right. You guys are among the best reactors on here , great stuff.
You've seen her inteviews.......so you know she is amazing and she's always in control.......and she doesn't give a fuck she speaks her mind and makes a lot of sense.....the Viking Fairy Queen is wise, very wise as a mater of fact OK guys I slipped in a couple ole timers you might remember........shhhhhh ha ha I'm a Warrior and a Weirdo myself....always been never gave a fuck, not going to start now Hey guys some kids really dig our music the same as I enjoy a lot of new music.......some ...I don't know but I'm kinda open minded I started playing classic piano age 4, and my folks had a bunch of weird music I grew up listening...then came RocknRolll Check Bergen yo....it's like Viking paradise.....wath her documentary Nothing is Forever I think it's callex or the long one Once Aurora.........shit dawgs I do my homework......Cohen's Bue RAincoat Ok I'm an Aurora junkie...mejor me voy carajo......chau dig takin to yall
Great reaction once again guys, i subbed after Life on mars. Any song of Aurora is amazing so in whatever order guys, as long as you keep them comeing😁 Her original video's is great, make sure you watch them. The Seed video i recommend doing before any other version. Sooo much to look forward too my W&W friends🤣
Love your format and love the reactions. Keep the AURORA coming! I get Tom and Ray Magliozzi (click clack tappet brothers Car Talk guys) energy from you guys.
Wow! Never heard of them until your comment. Then I looked them up, and now feel so flattered by your comment. Those guys had some chemistry. I even discovered this episode of them doing an appearance on the kids show Arthur: ua-cam.com/video/s-q-vBKC_e0/v-deo.html. My boys and I had real good laugh. Thanks for connecting with our channel! - Greg
The Seed live from Haik is amazing. This concert was part of a surprise day for Aurora. The whole day consisted of many little surprises for her. As well as in the concert itself. In this song was a mens choir. Aurora doesn't know that.She also didn't know where the concert was going to take place. There is a whole documentation of this day. The complete concert with 7 songs can also be found on youtube. Both are available in the original as well as with English subtitles because Norwegian is spoken.
Great reaction guys! Really enjoyed it. Aurora is an insane performer. Please do check out Lucky live at Nidarosdomen. It’s one of my favorite performances of hers.
Thnx for GREAT review and talk ^^ Again.... AURORA has said she wants RUNAWAY to be the starting point. A song she wrote at age 11. and YES! Her cover of GOD IS A WOMAN is undescribable! What about a BACK 2 BACK reaction; Arianna Grande original vs AURORA cover... ;)
«Puppy» was actually her first recording. She was given studio time as a gift and this song was the result of her first record contract: ua-cam.com/video/27rkeXMMf1w/v-deo.html But «Lucky» is awesome as well: ua-cam.com/video/AmTiqR2_VAw/v-deo.html Live concert from the famous cathedral, Nidarosdomen! Worth a listen...
LIke your interaction between you a lot. I Love this performance. It´s not only the lyrics she is the hole package and that energy is so uplifting to see. I hope you soon get to her other side. Which are beautiful, atmospheric, haunted and have extreme good arr. I hope you sometime soon get too her do one of her masterpiece (In my humble opinion) Lucky in Nidarosdomen ua-cam.com/video/AmTiqR2_VAw/v-deo.html and consider that she wrote this when she was between 9-11 years old. It makes this song even more fantastic when you listen to the depth of the song. Please,please do this. You would make an "oldie" lucky. Have a nice days brothers of music..
Fantastic reaction. Subscribed for Aurora. You are 100% correct about how she was bullied in her youth for being different. She spent a lot of walking in among the trees around her home in Norway. The video for Runaway was filmed around her home. Runaway is also the song Billie Eliish listen to in her run that inspired to do music as a career. Lucky is my favorite song and this is my favorite version. ua-cam.com/video/AmTiqR2_VAw/v-deo.html AURORA - Lucky (Live at Nidarosdomen) Aurora is fantastic live and there are many great videos of her in concert. I believe this year she has done at least three stream concerts. Bjork was at this concert in Iceland. kexp.org/read/2018/11/8/kexp-live-iceland-airwaves-2018-day-3-aurora/ Lucky was written when she was nine. Really enjoying the format and this Warrior and Weirdo is going to sit back an enjoy the ride. BTW, as you probably already noticed, the fan base is amazing and will provide you with all sorts of information and suggestions. Also don't be shy about check out the same song in different venues. She changes them up and gives them a different feel. Want to react to an entire concert? Yep we will be there. Her songs can be interpreted in different ways depending on your experience and she likes it that way. Even her own interpretation of some of her songs have changed as she gets older. I never thought, I as a 51 year old, would say that of a 24 year old. She is a metal head and I have lost track of the number of metal heads and hard rockers that simply adore her. She has followings across all age groups. I better stop here for now since I could go on and on about our Queen You have many great songs and many variations of them in your future. I really do envy the both of you. I wish I could go back and rediscover her all over again.
Love the conversations you have regarding Aurora, good points and great reaction! Yes you have to check out «Lucky» live version! ua-cam.com/video/6YpYgT2B6Hg/v-deo.html I find live versions reveal and show off her talent the most. Everything from Nidarosdomen (cathedral) and HAIK concert (live surpriseconcert in the forest where she grew up), are really great versions of her songs. Remarkable live performances. Other really great songs: Animal Soul, The Seed, Through the eyes of a child, It happened quiet. Her lyrics really deserve analysis, so much interesting things going on, layers of meanings etc. One of the absolute most emotional songs I have ever heard is the unreleased song «Why did you have to let go». It was performed in a funeral for a friend she lost in a carcrash incident. The audio is from the actual funeral, the video is some fan made video editing background. ua-cam.com/video/3n-dMxbIqJA/v-deo.html
Recommend you guys watch ua-cam.com/video/4vdBorK67tk/v-deo.html (AURORA - Nothing is Eternal (A Documentary)), just for yourself. It's a good introduction to a 20 year old Aurora. In that documentary she also talks about that she started to write melodies at age 6 and that words came when she was 9. After that, there are countless interesting interviews to be discovered.
Since you guys like aurora so much I want to point you to another Norwegian singer named Angelina Jordan (If you want the really want to keep it Norway then Faded by Alan Walker with Angelina is sublime. Anyway nice to see ole codgers reacting to new artists. (83 and in the loop}
Great reaction again! I do not understand why this KEXP is a favorite... The mix between the lead and backing vocals are not the best...., espesially in the beginning... I think Silja is pushing her inear monitor several times? But that is only my opinion, I find the Nidarosdomen, Haik, Nobel conserts a lot better.. Maybe it is just my taste... I don't know.... (I totally respect others taste....)
I believe people are reacting to her personality and the energy she performs with more than the music mix. She just feels GENUINE and shows such good energy at KEXP. I notice the same details as you at KEXP but for me it's still one of my very favorite videos. My humble opinion, she's great 😉
agree with u about the mix after watching it more over time but the energy level is so good that u couldn't dislike it & put it among her best live videos ;)
I agree with this. The live-mix of this song at HAIK is at a different level. Maybe people are enchanted by the heaviness of the drums and the energy-explosion in the KEXP-mix? Oh well.
I'm struck by her voice and similarity to Cranberry singer Dolores O'Riordan, One is Irish (ua-cam.com/video/6Ejga4kJUts/v-deo.html in case you missed it) and Aurora is Norwegian. I'm not of the connection but blame the vikings.
Enjoying your reaction and discussion, thanks. I enjoy the KEXP performances, but the sound quality isn't the greatest. For this song, I really enjoy the Haik concert, really great sound, plus subtitles are there, but you don't need them much, actually.
Lucky: ua-cam.com/video/6YpYgT2B6Hg/v-deo.html This I think is the best live version, along with the one from the concert @Nidarosdomen: ua-cam.com/video/AmTiqR2_VAw/v-deo.html
You probably won't see this but i have 2 suggestions one only has a few reactions like 2 and the other has none both great songs Eyedea & Abilities - By The Throat some of the strongest display of lyricism ever to me and this song has 0 reactions but i think it's the cranberries best The Cranberries - So Cold In Ireland please check them out
AURORA has so many great live performances, but it happened quiet live at the Nidarosdomen is incredible.
Hahaha the Ariane cover-story. So far I read in comments she was invited into a radio station where the artist get a song they have to performe and just one hour time to produce the cover song. Later I heard she even do not like the song at all. So she switch the song and make it her own. Worth to hear and see. Look how she play piano and impress the song with her hands. You will not believe it form talking must be seen.
Yes, NRK P3 Live is a radio show where the artist have to do a over, but they to not know in advance with song or artist, and they get a little over an hour to prepare, and make a cover for the song they were given. The Ariana Grande cover came about because of the (at some times) dark Norwegian sense of humor. Aurora said in a "jam or not a jam" interview that she does not like Ariana Grande, so naturally she was given a Ariana Grande song to cover.
Ahhh....thanks to you and Klaus for that new understanding of the Ariana cover. Now more intrigued than ever before to listen to it! - Greg
..and she did and amazing cover of that song!! You should absolutely check it out!
Watch the Haik concert. It’s set in the forest where she used to wander as a child :-). If you just want to listen to one song from the concert listen to The Seed.
My favourite concert too... Aurora has grown into herself and it's just a beautiful setting. And she's right in her element where she spent so much of her innocence of childhood. She is literally so at home here and it shows.
I'm in my late 40s and stumbled across Aurora a couple years ago and just fell in love with her music and her as a person. She cuts though life's cynicism that was built around me. There's an excellent documentary called Haik that leads into an excellent concert. It's around here on youtube, highly recommended.
I'm enjoying this format of review you too are doing. I get the feeling being a spectator of your private conversation and only accidently the camera is on, too. That's funny.
And yes, her fellow fans are called (and proudly call themselves) 'warriors and weirdos'.
22:56 Speaking of Björk ... she was in the audience of this particular KEXP show of Aurora and is a big fan herself of our fairy queen. :)
I'm looking forward to see more reviews on her songs and performances by you guys.
For the song 'Lucky' I strongly recommend the performance at Nidarosdomen (Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway) - ua-cam.com/video/AmTiqR2_VAw/v-deo.html
Cheers !
Yes! The entire concert is magic 🙏
Thanks for your nice comments about our show. Chris and I know that once the natural feel stops, the show stops. Until then...
Yay. The whole KEXP show is my favorite
My next recommendation would be Aurora - Murder song live Nobel peace prize. That's a whole another thing lol fantastic 💜 thanks for the reaction
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I am a really controlled person, I don´t react easy, but Aurora is my Queen, I bow to her, and I don´t bow to none.
Try It Happened Quiet and Soft Universe live at Nidarosdomen church.. Amazing! And the whole kexp was absolutely great 😊👌🔥
Yes!!
What an interesting concept you've got. 24 min. reaction and still not too long!! This song is one of my favs too with all the changes and the great lyrics, and her incredible performance skills. "Lucky" could very well be your next. If so, please go to her live performance in Nidarosdomen, the 900 years old cathedral in Trondheim, Norway. The whole concert is fantastic and epic. Yes, she wrote Lucky when she was nine. Cheers from Norway.
Love that first line! Thank you! - Greg
I have followed aurora now for five years,seen her perform live,watched every video and live concerts that i can possibly find.yes you might say I'm hooked.my friends often ask me what is the one song that I like the best,now that hard for I can honestly say every song has moved me in ways I never thought possible.but there is one song that has never been released called Why did you have to go. For me it's a song that sets aurora apart from any other artist it's a very personal song for aurora,she wrote the song for a very special friend who sadly died in an accident only then to be asked to perform it at the funeral can you imagine what that must of been like for her, but the song is one of the most moving songs you will ever hear trust me your tears will be uncontrollable and you will never forget it.yes aurora is not only a special artist she is a wonderful and caring human being,would love to hear your thoughts about the song,I think you will be moved in the same way I was.from the UK stay safe.
Thank you, John. I love how much I'm learning about AURORA through you and so many others touched by not only her music but her kindness. And at such a young age. The music business can be so brutal. Praying it doesn't eat her up and spit her out as it has with so many others. Have a feeling she'll be okay. - Greg
Thank you Greg for your kind reply like you I think this young girl is strong enough to not let this happen,she has never craved for mainstream she has her own path to follow and is grounded in her beliefs of what music means to her,it's what makes her different from anyone else.i mean who needs mainstream when without it you have millions of followers.stay safe my friend looking forward to more great reactions and as aurora might say let love conquer your mind.❤️🍏❤️🍏
I really like the way guys do this, talking with eachother. It's a new element in all these reactors out there. Cool, good idea.
That said, Aurora is AMAZING. I'm 45 years old, and I've become a fan like I'm 14. The way she connect with the fan base of hers (Warriors and Weirdos) is wonderful. It's very interesting to hear you talk about her, it's close to how I journeyed into her world.
Many people have reacted to Murder song (5,4,3,2,1) and Through the eyes of a child - plus those you have done. If you want to check out something rare (yet beautiful songs), I would suggest "Infections of a different kind" as one of her own, or the performance of Leonard Cohens "So Long, Marianne" from Chicago right after she learned about his passing (it's a cell phone recording, but the sound is quite good anyway).
Welcome to the Queendom, guys 😍
Infections Of A Different Kind
ua-cam.com/video/_zo_9ApBsQY/v-deo.html
So long, Marianne
ua-cam.com/video/i4CgyVMJiEk/v-deo.html
Great post! Love your suggestions...sound intriguing. - Greg
lol, i get it. 49 in march and its like X-mas morning 1980 seeing something new from AuRoRa, or even a reaction. especially ones new to her music. and i havent heard So Long, Marianne. X-mas! thx!!
HAIK concert is magical..
Fantastic reaction. And if you want to see a third kind of Aurora, check out It happend quiet, Lucky or IThrough the eyes of a child from the concert @ Nidarosdomen.
Your talk about being diffrent is so on spot. In an interview (documentry) she talks about her autism, how she felt diffrent when she got into her teens. How the called her autist when she got a great score at a MENSA test and she didn't realy understand wha they laughed at her.
The Grande cover is amazing.
The HAIK documentary (and concert) you refer to are incredibly touching and show Aurora's personality so nicely. They were on Norwegian Public TV, weren't they? What great shows they put on 👍👍
Nidarosdomen is arguably her best overall performance, she's incredible!
She doesn't really talk about her autism, as Aurora has never, as far as I know, mentioned being on the spectrum. In the HAIK documentary she only says that the other kids thought that she was and bullied her for it after she got good results on the IQ test. They thought the reason she was a little weird was because she was autistic. Maybe she is or maybe she isn't on the spectrum, but it's not something she has talked about openly.
The subtitles on the HAIK documentary are a bit off here, as they don't convey the nuances in what she's saying.
@@RA-do9wm May be so. I could have missunderstood but thought she talked bout her self when she say ""Eg er ju autist"". Anyway, fantastic documentry.
@@JamoStefan Agreed, it's an incredible documentary.
She says: "No forstod de det [hvorfor hun fikk et godt resultat på testen], for eg var autist. Fordi at eg var rar." (Now they understood [why she got a good result on the IQ test], it was because I was autistic. Because I was weird). Basically the "I was autistic" is all about what the other kids thought, because she starts the entire thing with "They said it was because ...".
Aurora is an incredible singer/songwriter/performer and KEXP show illustrates all of these. You've both started on a wonderful journey with Aurora and I'm sure will enjoy the ride 😍 she's genius 👍
Subbed for more Aurora :-). Loved your reaction.
Awesome! Thank you!
Hi Greg I wondered if you had seen the cover of Leonard Cohan old blue raincoat by aurora, as you know Leonard had a massive influence on aurora as a child and out of all the covers that she performs this for me was one of the most moving,she performed it in Norway where they held a tribute to Leonard Cohan just after he sadly passed away for me there is so much love put into this performance but also a painful sadness that you can see on her face it's a very moving tribute that for me shows the empathy and love in this young girls heart for someone that meant so much to her,hope you enjoy it.
Hi, John - No, I haven't. Aware of it, but it's really tricky now with Aurora songs, as I want to get in on first-time reacting to some of her songs for the channel. She's so new to me, too. So, while I see where Chris will get more of her songs to react to, I'm careful of what I am watching on my own of hers. But, we'll work it out. In the meantime, another Aurora reaction to drop soon! - Greg
Cheers Greg I fully understand looking forward to future songs from aurora,enjoy your journey for I know she will take your emotions to places that will touch you deeply,
It is crazy that you only have 721 subs. But i hope you getting more soon.... but the most important that you enjoy yourself.
Thanks, Håkan. Chris and I are truly enjoying this experience. I look at the building of this channel like brick by brick, with the occasional burst (Thank You, AURORA!). And that's okay. We're two older guys who are not slick or come with slangs. Also, most of the stuff we react to are deep dives and hidden gems. I think that's the biggest climb for us. Not the most sexy. But we're getting there thanks to folks like you who are taking the extra few minutes to listen to us. - Greg
KEXP on Iceland is a great live performance of Aurora and her team...
I forgot. To say that in this performance Bjoke was actually in the audience and is a big fan of aurora.
Björk :)
Live and learn...... I haven't heard before, this will take a few listens to tune my ear into what she is doing. Thank you for the new music
If you want to get an overview about what he is about, check out Aurora Haik live concert ua-cam.com/video/VEYH_pefoiQ/v-deo.html&ab_channel=peza - she is not a hit-list topper - she is a bit too avantgarde for that. But those that get her - love her.
I absolutely love the reaction format! And I think it is perfect for the universe that is Aurora's music and talent
Thank you! Such a lovely comment.
OK AURORA??? DUDES............ SHE'S THE BEST OF THE BEST ................AMEN
PS And she's so freaking cute!!!!!!
You have to se the nobel price consert
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Her live performances are amazing and you can't go wrong with any of them and you'll receive many recommendations.
Her Official Music Videos are powerful as well; watch Running With The Wolves OMV to experience something only Aurora can deliver; GOOSEBUMPS from a SILENT SCREAM🤯🤯
OK - where to start! Love the format - sharing a musical discovery with your buddy, so cool (and I know how fraught with anxiety that can also be). I like the way you look at the total performance - music, lyrics, presence. I am a huge fan of Aurora and so I really appreciated this reaction - and the one to her Life on Mars cover. You guys are in for some wonderful treats reacting to her music. I find it interesting how she appeals to a wide range of age groups (I'm 71 myself - came of age in the 60's and 70's). Perhaps it's because she seems to have a wisdom far beyond her years and an ability to empathize with all the many different people she comes across. Anyway - look forward to more Aurora reactions from you guys!
Also, where are you guys from? Do I detect a little Jersey in your voices? Or is it further north? Raised in the Bronx, NY myself :)
Not too far from where you were raised. And thanks for connecting our channel and enjoying. Always makes my day when we receive compliments like this. And happy to be on the AURORA train and the many stops we'll be taking along the way! - Greg
have to say, you two are my new fav AuRoRa reactors. normally a long react just means a whole lot of pausing, which i understand, but kills a lot of the vibe. i cant be the only one either. pretty sure you got 40 or more subs off your last react. nice!
the God is a Woman cover wasnt a song picked by her. hope she never picks an Ariana song to cover. she actually doesnt even say the words to some of it, and its still better. the look on her face at the end tells me she didnt care to do it, but not gonna half ass anything. imo of course.
this was great. thx guys!!
Wonderful compliment, thank you! Interesting information. too, on the Arianna cover from you and others on this chain. I will check it out! - Greg
That whole concert is great. Thanks
Soft universe at Nidarosdomen is a must! Love the format you guys do too!
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hi Just been listening to your comments i am lead to understand that the song Puppet was her first "release"which was recorded when some school friends purchased a session in a recording booth for her Birthday and apparently an engineer there streamed it to the internet without Auroras permission , there is a piece on the net of her two sisters talking about it . Im not sure if this is when her now management first heard her. Im if im wrong someone will put me right. You guys are among the best reactors on here , great stuff.
You gotta do "Runaway" Nobel peace price. And remember she wrote that song at 11 years old!!!!
You've seen her inteviews.......so you know she is amazing and she's always in control.......and she doesn't give a fuck she speaks her mind and makes a lot of sense.....the Viking Fairy Queen is wise, very wise as a mater of fact OK guys I slipped in a couple ole timers you might remember........shhhhhh ha ha
I'm a Warrior and a Weirdo myself....always been never gave a fuck, not going to start now
Hey guys some kids really dig our music the same as I enjoy a lot of new music.......some ...I don't know but I'm kinda open minded I started playing classic piano age 4, and my folks had a bunch of weird music I grew up listening...then came RocknRolll
Check Bergen yo....it's like Viking paradise.....wath her documentary Nothing is Forever I think it's callex
or the long one Once Aurora.........shit dawgs I do my homework......Cohen's Bue RAincoat
Ok I'm an Aurora junkie...mejor me voy carajo......chau dig takin to yall
Think you mentioned Björk. She was at the KEXP gig. I think that’s one reason Aurora’s performance has an extra zing.
Great reaction once again guys, i subbed after Life on mars.
Any song of Aurora is amazing so in whatever order guys, as long as you keep them comeing😁
Her original video's is great, make sure you watch them.
The Seed video i recommend doing before any other version.
Sooo much to look forward too my W&W friends🤣
Oh, and her cover of Cohen is divine! Famous Blue Raincoat:
ua-cam.com/video/Oaf0gzQSiOM/v-deo.html
Love your format and love the reactions. Keep the AURORA coming! I get
Tom and Ray Magliozzi (click clack tappet brothers Car Talk guys) energy from you guys.
Wow! Never heard of them until your comment. Then I looked them up, and now feel so flattered by your comment. Those guys had some chemistry. I even discovered this episode of them doing an appearance on the kids show Arthur: ua-cam.com/video/s-q-vBKC_e0/v-deo.html. My boys and I had real good laugh. Thanks for connecting with our channel! - Greg
The Seed live from Haik is amazing. This concert was part of a surprise day for Aurora. The whole day consisted of many little surprises for her. As well as in the concert itself. In this song was a mens choir. Aurora doesn't know that.She also didn't know where the concert was going to take place. There is a whole documentation of this day. The complete concert with 7 songs can also be found on youtube. Both are available in the original as well as with English subtitles because Norwegian is spoken.
Subscribed! Love your Aurora reactions and also your many other song and artist choices. :)
Awesome! Thank you!
Great reaction guys! Really enjoyed it. Aurora is an insane performer. Please do check out Lucky live at Nidarosdomen. It’s one of my favorite performances of hers.
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Thanks✨🙏🏼
You’re welcome 😊
Thnx for GREAT review and talk ^^
Again.... AURORA has said she wants RUNAWAY to be the starting point. A song she wrote at age 11.
and YES! Her cover of GOD IS A WOMAN is undescribable! What about a BACK 2 BACK reaction;
Arianna Grande original vs AURORA cover... ;)
Brilliant!
«Puppy» was actually her first recording. She was given studio time as a gift and this song was the result of her first record contract: ua-cam.com/video/27rkeXMMf1w/v-deo.html
But «Lucky» is awesome as well: ua-cam.com/video/AmTiqR2_VAw/v-deo.html
Live concert from the famous cathedral, Nidarosdomen! Worth a listen...
Moree pleasee
LIke your interaction between you a lot. I Love this performance. It´s not only the lyrics she is the hole package and that energy is so uplifting to see. I hope you soon get to her other side. Which are beautiful, atmospheric, haunted and have extreme good arr. I hope you sometime soon get too her do one of her masterpiece (In my humble opinion) Lucky in Nidarosdomen ua-cam.com/video/AmTiqR2_VAw/v-deo.html and consider that she wrote this when she was between 9-11 years old. It makes this song even more fantastic when you listen to the depth of the song. Please,please do this. You would make an "oldie" lucky. Have a nice days brothers of music..
Fantastic reaction. Subscribed for Aurora. You are 100% correct about how she was bullied in her youth for being different. She spent a lot of walking in among the trees around her home in Norway. The video for Runaway was filmed around her home. Runaway is also the song Billie Eliish listen to in her run that inspired to do music as a career.
Lucky is my favorite song and this is my favorite version. ua-cam.com/video/AmTiqR2_VAw/v-deo.html AURORA - Lucky (Live at Nidarosdomen)
Aurora is fantastic live and there are many great videos of her in concert. I believe this year she has done at least three stream concerts. Bjork was at this concert in Iceland. kexp.org/read/2018/11/8/kexp-live-iceland-airwaves-2018-day-3-aurora/ Lucky was written when she was nine.
Really enjoying the format and this Warrior and Weirdo is going to sit back an enjoy the ride. BTW, as you probably already noticed, the fan base is amazing and will provide you with all sorts of information and suggestions. Also don't be shy about check out the same song in different venues. She changes them up and gives them a different feel. Want to react to an entire concert? Yep we will be there.
Her songs can be interpreted in different ways depending on your experience and she likes it that way. Even her own interpretation of some of her songs have changed as she gets older. I never thought, I as a 51 year old, would say that of a 24 year old.
She is a metal head and I have lost track of the number of metal heads and hard rockers that simply adore her. She has followings across all age groups.
I better stop here for now since I could go on and on about our Queen
You have many great songs and many variations of them in your future. I really do envy the both of you. I wish I could go back and rediscover her all over again.
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Love the conversations you have regarding Aurora, good points and great reaction!
Yes you have to check out «Lucky» live version!
ua-cam.com/video/6YpYgT2B6Hg/v-deo.html
I find live versions reveal and show off her talent the most. Everything from Nidarosdomen (cathedral) and HAIK concert (live surpriseconcert in the forest where she grew up), are really great versions of her songs. Remarkable live performances. Other really great songs: Animal Soul, The Seed, Through the eyes of a child, It happened quiet. Her lyrics really deserve analysis, so much interesting things going on, layers of meanings etc.
One of the absolute most emotional songs I have ever heard is the unreleased song «Why did you have to let go». It was performed in a funeral for a friend she lost in a carcrash incident. The audio is from the actual funeral, the video is some fan made video editing background.
ua-cam.com/video/3n-dMxbIqJA/v-deo.html
Recommend you guys watch ua-cam.com/video/4vdBorK67tk/v-deo.html (AURORA - Nothing is Eternal (A Documentary)), just for yourself. It's a good introduction to a 20 year old Aurora. In that documentary she also talks about that she started to write melodies at age 6 and that words came when she was 9. After that, there are countless interesting interviews to be discovered.
Since you guys like aurora so much I want to point you to another Norwegian singer named Angelina Jordan (If you want the really want to keep it Norway then Faded by Alan Walker with Angelina is sublime. Anyway nice to see ole codgers reacting to new artists. (83 and in the loop}
Thanks!
Hey guys react to her Exist for Love song. It's a visual and aural experience
Great reaction again!
I do not understand why this KEXP is a favorite... The mix between the lead and backing vocals are not the best...., espesially in the beginning... I think Silja is pushing her inear monitor several times?
But that is only my opinion, I find the Nidarosdomen, Haik, Nobel conserts a lot better.. Maybe it is just my taste... I don't know.... (I totally respect others taste....)
I believe people are reacting to her personality and the energy she performs with more than the music mix. She just feels GENUINE and shows such good energy at KEXP. I notice the same details as you at KEXP but for me it's still one of my very favorite videos. My humble opinion, she's great 😉
agree with u about the mix after watching it more over time but the energy level is so good that u couldn't dislike it & put it among her best live videos ;)
I agree with this. The live-mix of this song at HAIK is at a different level.
Maybe people are enchanted by the heaviness of the drums and the energy-explosion in the KEXP-mix? Oh well.
It's the performance and Aurora herself that makes this great. And it is great.
I'm struck by her voice and similarity to Cranberry singer Dolores O'Riordan, One is Irish (ua-cam.com/video/6Ejga4kJUts/v-deo.html in case you missed it) and Aurora is Norwegian. I'm not of the connection but blame the vikings.
Try Band Maid (Domination live) and Nightwish Ghost Love Score
react to her interviewsss pleaseeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!
Enjoying your reaction and discussion, thanks. I enjoy the KEXP performances, but the sound quality isn't the greatest. For this song, I really enjoy the Haik concert, really great sound, plus subtitles are there, but you don't need them much, actually.
Lucky: ua-cam.com/video/6YpYgT2B6Hg/v-deo.html This I think is the best live version, along with the one from the concert @Nidarosdomen: ua-cam.com/video/AmTiqR2_VAw/v-deo.html
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You probably won't see this but i have 2 suggestions one only has a few reactions like 2 and the other has none both great songs
Eyedea & Abilities - By The Throat some of the strongest display of lyricism ever to me
and this song has 0 reactions but i think it's the cranberries best
The Cranberries - So Cold In Ireland
please check them out
Seen and appreciated!
Lucky: ua-cam.com/video/XXVwFvkNTEg/v-deo.html
What no headphones? You lost a few points already, dude!
Apologies! I didn't see your ear buds, dude.