Hey Everyone , I would really love to cover one of Auroras songs , it may take a while as I will produce the instrumental too in my own way , what song do you think would be good for me to do a version of ?
Aurora is a story teller and not all her songs are necessarily about her, it happened quiet, i see it as a crime of passion. There's a fight and the man pushes the story teller out the window, all the noise stops with that mistake, everything is in slow motion as they fall to their death. "Painting the ground red" and they come back as a ghost and haunt the man. It is kinda dark
But as she has said, she thinks songs should take new meaning for different people. Like some people, including myself, connect the lyrics to the repercussions of sexual assault.
The best reaction I've ever seen... you feel so connected with the music and is so beutiful cause I feel the same way! Please do Step 2 and after her lives performances as well, is just... incredible how every AURORA performances adds a unique touch to the song. Loved so much!
@@FernStone Hey! Just stumbled on your reaction to one of my favorite albums of all time and oh my god, it is truly so comforting and amazing to see a person being so involved in music and sincerely diving into the world that artist has created. The video surely didn't felt an hour long :) Thank you so much for this reaction, I just love seeing people enjoy the music that I'm a fan of too, cause it let's me hear these songs in sort of a new way and brings a feeling of freshness to them so it makes me love them even more. Looking forward to see you other videos!
Wow, almost an hour went by so fast and I didn't even notice... This video truly felt like 20 minutes or something. Honestly, one of the most satisfying reactions period.
21:59 don't worry you will absorbe everything when you end the step 2 different kind of human, is a journey she made to her fans to become a different kind of human
The song Infections of a Different Kind actually has a story behind it which is quite beautiful, she said this in an interview: "I was at an airport, it was late, I was alone and my plane was the last one to leave. It was the year before I wrote the song, so 2016, which was a hard year for me because it was quite busy and I was sick all the time - I was in the hospital many many times. So yeah, at the airport… I was on my way home again, I felt a bit out of place, out of my own body, and then I looked at this family. I saw two very tired parents, and then this little girl - she was maybe 3 years old - and she seemed to give them so much joy, even though they were very tired. And she gave me a lot of joy. And then I saw an old couple, leaning over to look at the little girl who was smiling back at them. She seemed to interact with almost everyone at the gate, and make everyone happy. Without even knowing it. And I loved the way happiness and love can be so… simple? Don’t underestimate the power of a child. It was just very magical to see how much it affected everyone and everything. If I was to choose a religion, I would love it if god would be something that you can touch. Something like a little girl, on this earth, and not something that is far away or judges from above, you know?" Edit: Oh and It Happened Quiet is actually about r*pe. So that's that one...
I Went Too Far: "I tried to reach for another soul, so I can feel home" Runaway: "And now take me home, take me home where I belong, I can't take it anymore [...] I got no other place to go" Queendom: "YOU HAVE A HOME IN MY QUEENDOM, YOU HAVE A PLACE IN MY QUEENDOM" Whoa...
@@ThePoetUnderTheFall literally playing Mass Effect Andromeda is what introduced me to Aurora, I was so captivated by that song that I had to Shazam it. I’ll be forever grateful for that
46:34 Absolutely, that's why we're here. Not to look for someone or something else to save us. Staying in victim mood does much damage to one's self. 💠
I love how you connected the feeling of transcending in All is Soft Inside. I think that theme connects well both this album and the next one. I am looking forwards to you hearing A Different Kind of Human. Also, infections of a different kind, a different kind of human, and the ending track, mothership, from the last album are a bit of a trilogy. They are beautiful to listen together.
“I will be your warrior - I will be your lamb” and “the sea waves are my evening gown and the sun on my head is my crown. I make this queendom on my own and all the mountains are my throne” I believe Queendom is written through the perspective of Mother Earth.
I happened quiet has 2 fantastic versions that is, in my opinion (taste), better than the album: one in Nidarosdomen concert and the gitar only version from Live at the current.
I have been "binge" watching every music reaction there is on UA-cam for this incredible young woman. She inspires me and helps me deal with my chronic pain by taking me "out of my head". Love, love, love!!! And your makeup is flawless!!!
"It Happened Quite" maybe the follow up to "Murder 5,4,3,2,1", the moment of consciousness after death. They say the bullet that kills you you won't hear it come. "returning from the shadows" perhaps a haunting of sorts. "Bed red with blood " perhaps self explanatory. " Love is wild" under the circumstances.
22:57 lol......THIS is why I love your channel so much. Your reactions are pure empathy lenses. That's precisely how I felt, the first time I listened to that part of that song. The way she draws out the word "All....." sounds like a pure crystalline alpine winter bright blazing blue sky after months of darkness and depression. The only other song that makes me feel that exact emotion is The Beatles song Because. Specifically when they all harmonize in various ways on the last word of each line. I love a lot of Aurora songs....but All is Soft Inside and A Different Kind of Human mean a LOT to me. And Infections of a Different Kind of course. Oh and Soulless Creatures, needless to say. And A Dangerous Thing for sure. OH.....cannot forget The Woman I Am, which blew my mind honestly. Then there's Winter Bird. The bridge/outro of Murder Song. The Nidarosdomen version of Little Boy in the Grass....the prechorus alone makes my soul want to weep with joy _and_ pain. Speaking of weeping....The River, definitely a favorite. And last but not least.....Wake Up. A song that is an unreleased demo of all things, but might be my single favorite song she's ever made. Sorry. I'm a bit of a fan. -__-
you have to watch the live performance of this album, Aurora live on KEXP Iceland 2018 the songs in that concert: Churchyard, Gentle Earquakes, All is soft Inside, Runaway, Forgotten Love, Queendom.
I've known Aurora for several years now and I've heard this album so many times already, but with you, it was like I listened to it for the first time, I felt it with you and you felt what I felt when I first listened to it. Aurora is and will always be a part of me. Thank you for reviewing this fantastic album :)
I'm watching this again....cuz I'm a lil weirdo who decompresses after work by watching Aurora reactions. ;P But you just kinda blew my mind..... You were pointing out all the subtle nuances and intricacies you're hearing on headphones....and it just dawned on me. I've NEVER listened to ANY Aurora on headphones. O_O Mind you, I'm a rabid super fan. I've heard all her songs at least 30 times each, and many far more than that. But always thru my speakers...which granted, are quite nice. But great music is always best....on great headphones. And I'm only just now realizing there's an entire universe of Aurora music I've practically never heard, or barely heard. I need to resolve this......straight away. So...thanks for bringing this deficit in my life to my attention!
Loved your reaction! Next: Aurora's (Step 2) third album: A Different Kind of Human! And she is even more amazing Live! For "Churchyard," check out her live performance at KEXP in Iceland, which also includes high-energy versions of "All is Soft Inside" and "Soft Universe"! For "It Happened Quiet," I recommend her Nidarosdomen performance (Norway's largest cathedral, with harp, pipe organ, orchestral ensemble and choir) -- other songs there include iconic versions of "Lucky," "Little Boy in the Grass," "Through the Eyes of a Child," and her cover of Bowie's "Life on Mars."
That was an awesome reaction!!! Just so great I could’ve watched another hour honestly. I hope you react to live performances of songs from this album, here are my recommendations: Queendom live at KEXP Forgotten Love live at KEXP or Lindmo Gentle Earthquakes live at KEXP All is Soft Inside live at KEXP It Happened Quiet live at Nidarosdomen, the Current live version is really good as well Churchyard live at KEXP Infections of a Different Kind live at HAIK
Thank you. All is soft Inside is my favourite from Step 1. Btw your not supposed to imagine UFO’s until Step 2 😉. All the songs on this album are just amazing. You should watch her perform Churchyard at KEXP either privately or a future reaction.
@@FernStone Yes!... but don’t stop there. I personally recommend a more stripped down performance of her live concert at ICELAND AIRWAVES. Her voice is more prominent and powerful here.
Aurora honestly changed my life for the better. Favorite artist, her songs are cleansing and transcendent pointing to the interconnected ness of all life on earth and beyond. I did want to also point out around 33:51 you mentioned that her voice trills up and out often and I believe that’s somewhat reminiscent of a Nordic ( I think it stems from Sweden or at least the word but it seems to harken to that) herding call called küling : Jonna Jinton, a large Swedish creator on this app, has great examples of this type of melodic trill and call. Deeply resinous sound that if in the right area could be heard at long distances. Or in Aurora’s case the distance of her call is aimed to reach inside the depths of the soul and spirit and draw it near. I’ve always loved it ❤
I knew you'd love Churchyard, it's my favorite too! The beatdrop is soooo sickkkkkkkkk. I still listen to this album every once in a while (I started listening to Aurora again after your reaction actually!). Really, really enjoy your reactions and your commentary on the song, production and how they make you feel/sense. Can't wait to see you reacting to more and more music🥰
Heyyy, my dad and I love your reactions to Aurora's music SO MUCH, we're so happy that you love her like we do (so many of your thoughts are the same as mine), and we wanted to send you all the love and hugs!!!
"Oh my goodness, shes got it, she's doin' it and she's done it. Ah yes. This is perfect. This is brilliant!" I'm a new subscriber, keep doing what you're doing Fern. I could watch your videos all day. Love from South Africa💗
@@FernStone just realized you sing covers as well, I sing covers too! Pity we're on different sides of the world, it would have been magical to sing an Aurora song together💕Anyway, have a lovely day!
Gorgeous reaction... you totally got me revisiting my interpretation of All is Soft Inside. I loved hearing your take on her being a rose and an animal. Really enjoyed the whole reaction!!
@@FernStone just wanted to add that you really MUST watch her live performances of all the songs you love. It adds a while other dimension to the songs.
Lovely reaction again! Been looking forward to your reaction all day 🙂 I was'nt able to catch the premiere, but hopefully I'll catch the one for step 2🤞 Dont know if someone spoke about this in the live chat. But I heard Aurora spoke about the "be god in the shape of a girl" part in some interview. She said something in the line of, that she was'nt feeling werry positive about anything. And she was sitting in an airport, when she suddenly noticed this little girl wandering between all the people. And this little girl brightened up the mood of everyone she came in contact with. Watching this girl infecting everybody with positivety and love, Aurora got the idea for the album. Hence Infections of a different kind.
omg I've been waiting for thissss. I'm so excited to see what you think about each song. I'm so excitedddd thank you for already make my day bettet, even though I didn't watch it yet
You need to listen to the KEXP live ... the one in Iceland (there are 2 different KEXP concerts on UA-cam!). All songs are great but churchyard and All is Soft Inside are epic! You will not be disappointed :-)
All your comment on Soft Univers are so pin point (i think the same, i should say i feel ..) and i can't wait for you to see her on live perfomence with those song, she nail it and dance and have fun. little fact: she LOVE percutions, going on rave and also hard rock metal. At some point we can feel it.
Fern, Thank you for reacting to Aurora. One of the most important things to know about reacting to her is that you should watch her live performances. She is the most skillful, mesmerizing performer of her generation. Her vocals are pure and even better live, and she never performes a song the same way twice. You must watch her work her magic at KEXP in Iceland. Again, great job, and stay safe.
Just found this channel, love your thought processes on this remarkable album. The unique backing music arrangement with her phenomenal voice and lyrics that really does transport the listeners. That’s probably an inadequate cliché, yet actually happens with me on each listen! The track Soft Universe with her voice soaring into the ether, is probably what got her the part of the sprite that haunts Elsa with a spooky rendition of the Gregorian Chant ‘Dies Irae’ (also used in The Shining) in Disney’s Frozen 2 on the song _Into the Unknown_ for which she has also done a full cover of the same song on her own channel. Oh, and my favourite track is Gentle Earthquakes. Musically with the thundering drums like accelerated heartbeats in places and undulating bass effects, vocally and lyrically with a magical unearthly performance about earthly feelings. I swear this song is about lovers out in the remoteness of nature, making love while looking into each other’s eyes. _My heart, my head, my mind!_
OMG I FELL IN LOVE WITH YOU. Youre beautiful and expressive and smart with the words you use to describe what u feel and perceive!! New subscriber here just for that!
When you reacted to Queendom you said it had an industrial vibe and I'm like wait till you see the music video, you won't believe how on point you are with that.
A different kind of human - Step II is a beautiful album and I would love to see your reaction, on Step I she talks more about internal feelings, step II is more about the external world and actions we do that affect the others and the environment.
It was a pure plesure to watch you discover this album, the way you feel her is truely fantastic and so on point. Thank you for sharing. And just for saying... except on some song Aurora is rarely explaining the song, she said that it mean what it have to be for you at that time in your life. A little funny thing, being asked about her (almost) first song runway that she wrote realy youg, she said 'it's almost a message that i wrote for me latter on , telling myself to take a pause and go back home cuz i was so tired and sick of touring for almost 3 years in a row'' Even for her, her song means something different. have a nice day.
I had a dream last year, I was on earth, but the earth explode so I was thrown through space. While I was flying, I turn my head towards the sun, and it was Aurora's head. Or her head was in the sun. She was just smiling. I remember her hair and her warrior painting on her face. Everything was beautiful. There was a lot of colors, pink, red, blue, green, yellow... It was the most colorful dream that I can remember. And even if the earth just exploded, I felt peaceful and happy. I have this feeling when I listen to All Is Soft Inside, Soft Universe and Forgotten Love. Those songs are colorful like my dream
"It's so..... I Don't know the word...." I can help you: it is so Aurora..... 😉 She truly is a different kind of Human..... (fantastic videos you make Btw.... Knowledge and passion!)
This is my absolute favorite react video of this album, I love your passion and sincerity and energy. And you look so beautiful too (not only physically), actually reminds me of Kimbra quite a lot, maybe you should react to her albums in the future! Much love
Girlllll... I love you. You make me feel like so happy. And your analysis is so interesting... Love it. Thanks for this. Love when you tray to imitate the wear sounds jajajja
You have to listen to the KEXP live Churchyard, It's somehow even more amazing than the studio version! (just a suggestion, I'm really passionate about that version, haha! It's one of my top favorite songs)
Think about how awesome her music is, but you will be moved much much more when you see her live. KEXP Churchyard... the earlier version before social distancing. She has a way of visually taking you for a ride on top of everything else. Every performance is a little different and she gets you every single time. I like your American flag and your awesome open minded vibe.
I really enjoyed your reaction. Very good and profound. You seem to get Aurora. 🙂 I must add that Aurora and Angelina Jordan are the soundtracks of my life these days and No other artists get to my emotions like these two, in rather different ways. Also has to do with their personalities. 🤗 Love from 🇧🇻
im definetly late lol but it happened quiet is about sexual assault. the very first lyrics are the key to come to this conclusion: "Eyes blue and hollow As it rains against their will Feathers falling out of the pillow As if time is standing still I can't remember much more But I know it happened quiet So quiet" in the rest of the song shes feeling broken and violated + towards the end she even wants to get revenge
(You mentioned in chat that you might be doing HAIK next, if I understood correctly - or maybe you just meant as the first _live_ performance you'd do? To be on the safe side, I just wanted to point out that HAIK definitively has songs from Step II as well, just so you know... if you want to save you first impressions to the album reaction and what not. As I'm writing this, I grow more certain that you meant HAIK to be the first live performance you look check out, AFTER ADKOH, but heck, now I've written it, so... :p )
ohh again thanks for telling me well needed info !! maybe I will do HAIK after the second album then ! what ones are safe to react to this week ? Before I do album 2 .
@@FernStone Oh, there is so much... :) I'd say "It happened Quiet" live at the Current, the KEXP versions of the songs from IOADK, and if you haven't turned your back completely on the first album, Murder song from the Nobel Peace Prize concert is lovely. And there is a stripped version of Through the eyes of a child, acapella, which also is just lovely. (Also, for a nice dancy one, there's Forgotten love at Lindmo. Also also - if that's your cup of tea - I really like her cover of Bowie's "Life on Mars", preferably the one where she plays the piano herself.) I'm sure there are other good (and maybe less obvious) suggestions lining up too, but those are mine.
@@torgnyaanderaa2334 Amazing , a lot to choose from ! ive reacted to murder song at Nobel peace prize , its on my channel if you wanted to watch , :D thanks so much !!
Lovely ! I was waiting for this after the last reaction, If watch the KEXP Iceland concert, see the whole thing. Its basically special from 0,03 seconds, u will know when when unsee & hear it :D Also... have u actually seen her so far?!? Everything u now feel for her will explode when u see this tiny, powerful,, wise & goofy girl perform and interact with everything around her, she is so special
@@FernStone awesome.. just subbed, will see your videos now :) Isn‘t it unbelievable that Aurora already has such a body of work with 24? That „boiling“ u had at Churchyard, i felt that. Its insane to me that i also only discovered her in December. Its easily on of my favorite Albums ever. Step 2 will also not let u down!
There is a list of Aurora Aksnes songs wich will never be in an album. There was an EP, with 4 songs, Runaway and Running With The Wolves, and then there were In Boxes and Little Boy In The Grass. Also, you may like other songs by her: Silhouettes, My Heart Is A Storm, Awakening,
ua-cam.com/video/wrQZFxWA-EQ/v-deo.html I like this song, but i don't like to listen to it, because it is too sad. A friend of hers died in a car crash, and she wrote it and sang it in her funeral. Her mother (the mother of the dead girl) posted it on Facebook and it spread on UA-cam illegally. I hope you like.
Hey Everyone , I would really love to cover one of Auroras songs , it may take a while as I will produce the instrumental too in my own way , what song do you think would be good for me to do a version of ?
I'd like to see you singing forgotten love
Since you loved churchyard the most it would be cool to hear it.
@@Ewonder78 yes churchyard!!!
Forgotten Love for sure🥰
I think it'd be so cool if you do a cover of Soft Universe, i think that song fits you well!
Some of the lyrics in Forgotten Love and Churchyard are Aurora's language that she made up.
Language she made up or is it a real language from the other realm
@@RoncJones-mm3gs Aurora said it was her own secret language
Those reverse vocals in Gentle Eartquake say "With a goddess". Which is a phrase from "Animal" a song from the next album "A different kind of human".
Also "The weight upon my shoulders"
Aurora is a story teller and not all her songs are necessarily about her, it happened quiet, i see it as a crime of passion. There's a fight and the man pushes the story teller out the window, all the noise stops with that mistake, everything is in slow motion as they fall to their death. "Painting the ground red" and they come back as a ghost and haunt the man. It is kinda dark
Seeing that song live definitly adds some understang!
But as she has said, she thinks songs should take new meaning for different people. Like some people, including myself, connect the lyrics to the repercussions of sexual assault.
@@gyrus.2211 same
The best reaction I've ever seen... you feel so connected with the music and is so beutiful cause I feel the same way! Please do Step 2 and after her lives performances as well, is just... incredible how every AURORA performances adds a unique touch to the song. Loved so much!
You are so kind , thank you so much ! I will do , can't wait to see and hear more :D
@@FernStone Hey! Just stumbled on your reaction to one of my favorite albums of all time and oh my god, it is truly so comforting and amazing to see a person being so involved in music and sincerely diving into the world that artist has created. The video surely didn't felt an hour long :) Thank you so much for this reaction, I just love seeing people enjoy the music that I'm a fan of too, cause it let's me hear these songs in sort of a new way and brings a feeling of freshness to them so it makes me love them even more. Looking forward to see you other videos!
@@daynever455 Awww this is so lovely , and makes me feel so overjoyed !!!
Wow, almost an hour went by so fast and I didn't even notice... This video truly felt like 20 minutes or something. Honestly, one of the most satisfying reactions period.
This literally makes me sooooo happy ! thank you for joining ! loved all your inputs
21:59 don't worry you will absorbe everything when you end the step 2 different kind of human, is a journey she made to her fans to become a different kind of human
Forgotten Love- live at Lindmo
Soft Universe-live at Nidarosdomen
CHURCHYARD and ALL IS SOFT INSIDE-live at KEXP
The whole KEXP is so special
The song Infections of a Different Kind actually has a story behind it which is quite beautiful, she said this in an interview:
"I was at an airport, it was late, I was alone and my plane was the last one to leave. It was the year before I wrote the song, so 2016, which was a hard year for me because it was quite busy and I was sick all the time - I was in the hospital many many times. So yeah, at the airport… I was on my way home again, I felt a bit out of place, out of my own body, and then I looked at this family. I saw two very tired parents, and then this little girl - she was maybe 3 years old - and she seemed to give them so much joy, even though they were very tired. And she gave me a lot of joy. And then I saw an old couple, leaning over to look at the little girl who was smiling back at them. She seemed to interact with almost everyone at the gate, and make everyone happy. Without even knowing it. And I loved the way happiness and love can be so… simple? Don’t underestimate the power of a child. It was just very magical to see how much it affected everyone and everything.
If I was to choose a religion, I would love it if god would be something that you can touch. Something like a little girl, on this earth, and not something that is far away or judges from above, you know?"
Edit: Oh and It Happened Quiet is actually about r*pe. So that's that one...
Beautiful !
And oooph probably why I had a strange feeling when listening to it !
I Went Too Far: "I tried to reach for another soul, so I can feel home"
Runaway: "And now take me home, take me home where I belong, I can't take it anymore [...] I got no other place to go"
Queendom: "YOU HAVE A HOME IN MY QUEENDOM, YOU HAVE A PLACE IN MY QUEENDOM"
Whoa...
listen to her whole KEXP performance, she will BLOW u away even more live. By far my FAVORITE concert of any artist
Churchyard should be in a end of a videogame or something. It's soo good!! 🔥
YES , I can see this !
I remember AURORA's song Under Stars is at the end of a video game, so it's been done before.
@@ThePoetUnderTheFall literally playing Mass Effect Andromeda is what introduced me to Aurora, I was so captivated by that song that I had to Shazam it. I’ll be forever grateful for that
46:34 Absolutely, that's why we're here. Not to look for someone or something else to save us. Staying in victim mood does much damage to one's self. 💠
I love how you connected the feeling of transcending in All is Soft Inside. I think that theme connects well both this album and the next one. I am looking forwards to you hearing A Different Kind of Human.
Also, infections of a different kind, a different kind of human, and the ending track, mothership, from the last album are a bit of a trilogy. They are beautiful to listen together.
That song was sooooo beautiful , felt like I was floating and gliding through a night sky ! Can't wait :D
“I will be your warrior - I will be your lamb” and “the sea waves are my evening gown and the sun on my head is my crown. I make this queendom on my own and all the mountains are my throne”
I believe Queendom is written through the perspective of Mother Earth.
please react to churchyard live on kexp, it’s such a magical experience
The whole kxep concert in Iceland is amazing!
@@barbarawanderley5974 I was about to say the same thing. All is soft inside is wild in KEXP
I happened quiet has 2 fantastic versions that is, in my opinion (taste), better than the album: one in Nidarosdomen concert and the gitar only version from Live at the current.
I have been "binge" watching every music reaction there is on UA-cam for this incredible young woman. She inspires me and helps me deal with my chronic pain by taking me "out of my head". Love, love, love!!! And your makeup is flawless!!!
I remember the music video for Queendom being so good. AURORA has a way with visuals in their music videos.
"It Happened Quite" maybe the follow up to "Murder 5,4,3,2,1", the moment of consciousness after death. They say the bullet that kills you you won't hear it come. "returning from the shadows" perhaps a haunting of sorts. "Bed red with blood " perhaps self explanatory. " Love is wild" under the circumstances.
22:57 lol......THIS is why I love your channel so much. Your reactions are pure empathy lenses. That's precisely how I felt, the first time I listened to that part of that song. The way she draws out the word "All....." sounds like a pure crystalline alpine winter bright blazing blue sky after months of darkness and depression. The only other song that makes me feel that exact emotion is The Beatles song Because. Specifically when they all harmonize in various ways on the last word of each line. I love a lot of Aurora songs....but All is Soft Inside and A Different Kind of Human mean a LOT to me.
And Infections of a Different Kind of course. Oh and Soulless Creatures, needless to say. And A Dangerous Thing for sure. OH.....cannot forget The Woman I Am, which blew my mind honestly. Then there's Winter Bird. The bridge/outro of Murder Song. The Nidarosdomen version of Little Boy in the Grass....the prechorus alone makes my soul want to weep with joy _and_ pain. Speaking of weeping....The River, definitely a favorite.
And last but not least.....Wake Up. A song that is an unreleased demo of all things, but might be my single favorite song she's ever made.
Sorry. I'm a bit of a fan. -__-
you have to watch the live performance of this album, Aurora live on KEXP Iceland 2018 the songs in that concert: Churchyard, Gentle Earquakes, All is soft Inside, Runaway, Forgotten Love, Queendom.
This is my favorite Aurora album😭 Can't wait to see your reaction!
I've known Aurora for several years now and I've heard this album so many times already, but with you, it was like I listened to it for the first time, I felt it with you and you felt what I felt when I first listened to it. Aurora is and will always be a part of me. Thank you for reviewing this fantastic album :)
I'm watching this again....cuz I'm a lil weirdo who decompresses after work by watching Aurora reactions. ;P
But you just kinda blew my mind.....
You were pointing out all the subtle nuances and intricacies you're hearing on headphones....and it just dawned on me. I've NEVER listened to ANY Aurora on headphones. O_O Mind you, I'm a rabid super fan. I've heard all her songs at least 30 times each, and many far more than that. But always thru my speakers...which granted, are quite nice.
But great music is always best....on great headphones. And I'm only just now realizing there's an entire universe of Aurora music I've practically never heard, or barely heard.
I need to resolve this......straight away. So...thanks for bringing this deficit in my life to my attention!
Loved your reaction! Next: Aurora's (Step 2) third album: A Different Kind of Human! And she is even more amazing Live! For "Churchyard," check out her live performance at KEXP in Iceland, which also includes high-energy versions of "All is Soft Inside" and "Soft Universe"! For "It Happened Quiet," I recommend her Nidarosdomen performance (Norway's largest cathedral, with harp, pipe organ, orchestral ensemble and choir) -- other songs there include iconic versions of "Lucky," "Little Boy in the Grass," "Through the Eyes of a Child," and her cover of Bowie's "Life on Mars."
That was an awesome reaction!!! Just so great I could’ve watched another hour honestly.
I hope you react to live performances of songs from this album, here are my recommendations:
Queendom live at KEXP
Forgotten Love live at KEXP or Lindmo
Gentle Earthquakes live at KEXP
All is Soft Inside live at KEXP
It Happened Quiet live at Nidarosdomen, the Current live version is really good as well
Churchyard live at KEXP
Infections of a Different Kind live at HAIK
Amazing ! Thank you so much , really glad you enjoyed it and thanks for all the suggestions ! Can't wait !
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Thank you. All is soft Inside is my favourite from Step 1. Btw your not supposed to imagine UFO’s until Step 2 😉. All the songs on this album are just amazing. You should watch her perform Churchyard at KEXP either privately or a future reaction.
I think that will be my next reaction the KEXP performance in Iceland . hahahah oooh I'm excited for more UFO vibes !
@@FernStone Yes!... but don’t stop there. I personally recommend a more stripped down performance of her live concert at ICELAND AIRWAVES. Her voice is more prominent and powerful here.
Aurora honestly changed my life for the better. Favorite artist, her songs are cleansing and transcendent pointing to the interconnected ness of all life on earth and beyond. I did want to also point out around 33:51 you mentioned that her voice trills up and out often and I believe that’s somewhat reminiscent of a Nordic ( I think it stems from Sweden or at least the word but it seems to harken to that) herding call called küling : Jonna Jinton, a large Swedish creator on this app, has great examples of this type of melodic trill and call. Deeply resinous sound that if in the right area could be heard at long distances. Or in Aurora’s case the distance of her call is aimed to reach inside the depths of the soul and spirit and draw it near. I’ve always loved it ❤
She is actually a Magical Fairy Angel who graces us with her presence and otherworldly voice!! Enjoy your reactions and look forward to more!!
The version of Churchyard from KEXP Iceland blows the album version out of the water; you will love it.
I knew you'd love Churchyard, it's my favorite too! The beatdrop is soooo sickkkkkkkkk. I still listen to this album every once in a while (I started listening to Aurora again after your reaction actually!). Really, really enjoy your reactions and your commentary on the song, production and how they make you feel/sense. Can't wait to see you reacting to more and more music🥰
Yes 🙌 oooh that’s awesome , thanks so so much !
Heyyy, my dad and I love your reactions to Aurora's music SO MUCH, we're so happy that you love her like we do (so many of your thoughts are the same as mine), and we wanted to send you all the love and hugs!!!
This is extremely heart warming . Thank you so much . Sending lots of love and hugs right back to you 💕
Keep the UFO thoughts for a Different Kind of Human :-)
ooooh , exciting !!
Hey ... no spoiler :D
I REALLY connect with your reaction- thats so nice to see!!
So nice to see you with Aurora again. I think you are very good at what you do. Cheers sister.
"Oh my goodness, shes got it, she's doin' it and she's done it. Ah yes. This is perfect. This is brilliant!" I'm a new subscriber, keep doing what you're doing Fern. I could watch your videos all day. Love from South Africa💗
Awwww thank you ! I’m so pleased ! 💕💕 truly appreciate it .
@@FernStone just realized you sing covers as well, I sing covers too! Pity we're on different sides of the world, it would have been magical to sing an Aurora song together💕Anyway, have a lovely day!
Gorgeous reaction... you totally got me revisiting my interpretation of All is Soft Inside. I loved hearing your take on her being a rose and an animal. Really enjoyed the whole reaction!!
Thank you so much , I really spoke from the heart on that one so I’m so glad it was received well ! As I really just say what I think/feel 💕🌸
@@FernStone you know you are a fellow Warrior & Weirdo (the name for AURORA’s fan base). Welcome.
@@FernStone just wanted to add that you really MUST watch her live performances of all the songs you love. It adds a while other dimension to the songs.
Lovely reaction again! Been looking forward to your reaction all day 🙂 I was'nt able to catch the premiere, but hopefully I'll catch the one for step 2🤞
Dont know if someone spoke about this in the live chat. But I heard Aurora spoke about the "be god in the shape of a girl" part in some interview. She said something in the line of, that she was'nt feeling werry positive about anything. And she was sitting in an airport, when she suddenly noticed this little girl wandering between all the people. And this little girl brightened up the mood of everyone she came in contact with. Watching this girl infecting everybody with positivety and love, Aurora got the idea for the album. Hence Infections of a different kind.
That’s beautiful , her lyrics have so much meaning ! Hope to see you next time , so glad you watched she video either way though !
omg I've been waiting for thissss. I'm so excited to see what you think about each song. I'm so excitedddd
thank you for already make my day bettet, even though I didn't watch it yet
Awww this has made my day better too ! Can’t wait for you to see it 😃😃
You need to listen to the KEXP live ... the one in Iceland (there are 2 different KEXP concerts on UA-cam!). All songs are great but churchyard and All is Soft Inside are epic! You will not be disappointed :-)
she's truly amazing, i'm so happy you're liking it
Great reaction Fern. And now you are (almost) prepared for 'A Different Kind of Human'. Looking forward to it.
One of the best reactions I have seen. You need more subs. Thx. Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you !! I truly appreciate it :D
All your comment on Soft Univers are so pin point (i think the same, i should say i feel ..) and i can't wait for you to see her on live perfomence with those song, she nail it and dance and have fun. little fact: she LOVE percutions, going on rave and also hard rock metal. At some point we can feel it.
Fern, Thank you for reacting to Aurora. One of the most important things to know about reacting to her is that you should watch her live performances. She is the most skillful, mesmerizing performer of her generation. Her vocals are pure and even better live, and she never performes a song the same way twice. You must watch her work her magic at KEXP in Iceland.
Again, great job, and stay safe.
Thank you ! I’ve reacted to a few live performances but this week I’m going to do the KEXP performance ! Can’t wait !
great reaction! looking forward to the next.
Oh hell yes, just what I'll need after a shitty day at Uni
University or Universe?
@@swirlandtwirl5417 both
You need to watch All Is Soft Inside live on kexp and Soft Universe live at Nidarosdomen (honestly this whole concert is ethereal)💚
KEXP 2018 is preferable
Just found this channel, love your thought processes on this remarkable album. The unique backing music arrangement with her phenomenal voice and lyrics that really does transport the listeners. That’s probably an inadequate cliché, yet actually happens with me on each listen!
The track Soft Universe with her voice soaring into the ether, is probably what got her the part of the sprite that haunts Elsa with a spooky rendition of the Gregorian Chant ‘Dies Irae’ (also used in The Shining) in Disney’s Frozen 2 on the song _Into the Unknown_ for which she has also done a full cover of the same song on her own channel.
Oh, and my favourite track is Gentle Earthquakes. Musically with the thundering drums like accelerated heartbeats in places and undulating bass effects, vocally and lyrically with a magical unearthly performance about earthly feelings.
I swear this song is about lovers out in the remoteness of nature, making love while looking into each other’s eyes. _My heart, my head, my mind!_
OMG I FELL IN LOVE WITH YOU. Youre beautiful and expressive and smart with the words you use to describe what u feel and perceive!! New subscriber here just for that!
🥰🥰🥰 thank you so much !
Your reactions are truly amazing. Your inner depth is beautiful and your insides match your beautiful outsides. Thank you, and more Aurora please!
thank you , that really means a lot !!
1 hour never felt so long Im so exciting to see your reaction!!!!!
If you love part one you're going to LOVE part two. From what you talked about I feel like part two will really resonate with you.
When you reacted to Queendom you said it had an industrial vibe and I'm like wait till you see the music video, you won't believe how on point you are with that.
Omg ! I can’t wait !
A different kind of human - Step II is a beautiful album and I would love to see your reaction, on Step I she talks more about internal feelings, step II is more about the external world and actions we do that affect the others and the environment.
Excited for ur reaction to step 2
also for the language u don't understand thats a language she personally made up in the moment of just feeling the moment
You are really good at this. Love your humour in the editing stuff . Thank you so much for sharing.
Awww I'm glad thank you :D
It was a pure plesure to watch you discover this album, the way you feel her is truely fantastic and so on point. Thank you for sharing. And just for saying... except on some song Aurora is rarely explaining the song, she said that it mean what it have to be for you at that time in your life. A little funny thing, being asked about her (almost) first song runway that she wrote realy youg, she said 'it's almost a message that i wrote for me latter on , telling myself to take a pause and go back home cuz i was so tired and sick of touring for almost 3 years in a row'' Even for her, her song means something different. have a nice day.
mulher eu fiquei do mesmo jeito ouvindo esse album... sem condições pra aurora. ela é perfeita! amei a reação
You have such a wonderful soul and energy, this video was an absolute delight to watch
Aww comments like this really make my day , I’m so pleased you enjoyed it ☺️
I firmly believe Infections of a Different Kind (the song) is the absolute most heart wrenching song on this planet.
I had a dream last year, I was on earth, but the earth explode so I was thrown through space. While I was flying, I turn my head towards the sun, and it was Aurora's head. Or her head was in the sun. She was just smiling. I remember her hair and her warrior painting on her face. Everything was beautiful. There was a lot of colors, pink, red, blue, green, yellow... It was the most colorful dream that I can remember. And even if the earth just exploded, I felt peaceful and happy. I have this feeling when I listen to All Is Soft Inside, Soft Universe and Forgotten Love. Those songs are colorful like my dream
That sounds like a fantastic dream !!! 🌍🌸
PLEASE REACT AURORA A DIFFERENT KIND OF HUMAN ALBUM
"It's so..... I Don't know the word...." I can help you: it is so Aurora..... 😉 She truly is a different kind of Human.....
(fantastic videos you make Btw.... Knowledge and passion!)
Omg i can't wait anymoooore
What an amazing interpretation of the lyrics from 'All Is Soft Inside' you gave. STUNNING; such a good reaction 🖤🖤
I’m not sure if anyone has already told you this, but “It Happened Quiet” is basically a follow up to “Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)”
This is my absolute favorite react video of this album, I love your passion and sincerity and energy. And you look so beautiful too (not only physically), actually reminds me of Kimbra quite a lot, maybe you should react to her albums in the future! Much love
This is so lovely ! Thank you so much 💕 I would love to listen to Kimbra in future !
You ad-lib was quite lovely. It's your reaction we want- every part of it.
I appreciate your analysis of the lyrics!:)
Check her live performances at KEXP.. CHURCHYARD and ALL IS SOFT INSIDE 🔥🔥🤘🤘
your makeup is gorgeous!
Girlllll... I love you. You make me feel like so happy. And your analysis is so interesting... Love it. Thanks for this. Love when you tray to imitate the wear sounds jajajja
beautiful reaction, genouine
Love the honesty of this. Beautiful
i loved this and you’re so beautiful btw 🫶🏽✨
I feel like you would enjoy her live at the current performance, its amazing
You have to listen to the KEXP live Churchyard, It's somehow even more amazing than the studio version! (just a suggestion, I'm really passionate about that version, haha! It's one of my top favorite songs)
I'm the 1111 like
super Fern..you are so good at this xx
Think about how awesome her music is, but you will be moved much much more when you see her live. KEXP Churchyard... the earlier version before social distancing. She has a way of visually taking you for a ride on top of everything else. Every performance is a little different and she gets you every single time. I like your American flag and your awesome open minded vibe.
you so sooo pretty!!!
I really enjoyed your reaction. Very good and profound. You seem to get Aurora. 🙂
I must add that Aurora and Angelina Jordan are the soundtracks of my life these days and No other artists get to my emotions like these two, in rather different ways. Also has to do with their personalities. 🤗
Love from 🇧🇻
please react Aurora live's
PLEASE
Have you heard in maidjan from heilung? It's a good one for nd people that like bass and haunting vocals
Also love your reaction
im definetly late lol but it happened quiet is about sexual assault. the very first lyrics are the key to come to this conclusion:
"Eyes blue and hollow
As it rains against their will
Feathers falling out of the pillow
As if time is standing still
I can't remember much more
But I know it happened quiet
So quiet"
in the rest of the song shes feeling broken and violated + towards the end she even wants to get revenge
(You mentioned in chat that you might be doing HAIK next, if I understood correctly - or maybe you just meant as the first _live_ performance you'd do? To be on the safe side, I just wanted to point out that HAIK definitively has songs from Step II as well, just so you know... if you want to save you first impressions to the album reaction and what not. As I'm writing this, I grow more certain that you meant HAIK to be the first live performance you look check out, AFTER ADKOH, but heck, now I've written it, so... :p )
ohh again thanks for telling me well needed info !! maybe I will do HAIK after the second album then ! what ones are safe to react to this week ? Before I do album 2 .
@@FernStone Oh, there is so much... :) I'd say "It happened Quiet" live at the Current, the KEXP versions of the songs from IOADK, and if you haven't turned your back completely on the first album, Murder song from the Nobel Peace Prize concert is lovely. And there is a stripped version of Through the eyes of a child, acapella, which also is just lovely.
(Also, for a nice dancy one, there's Forgotten love at Lindmo. Also also - if that's your cup of tea - I really like her cover of Bowie's "Life on Mars", preferably the one where she plays the piano herself.)
I'm sure there are other good (and maybe less obvious) suggestions lining up too, but those are mine.
@@FernStone anything from the KEXP Icelandic airwaves or Nidarosdomen performances are safe. They have none of the step 2 songs.
@@torgnyaanderaa2334 Amazing , a lot to choose from ! ive reacted to murder song at Nobel peace prize , its on my channel if you wanted to watch , :D thanks so much !!
@@X_ch4ng3 thank you so much !!
You should watch All Is Soft Inside live at KEXP Iceland
KEXP 2018
23:38 you foreshadowed A Different Kind of Human 😳😂😂
I like your eyeliner💗
STEP II when?? heheheheh LOVED THIS
if you're sometimes confused about song lyrics I suggest using Genius, the annotations help a lot
The vocals you cant make out are Auroras own made up language and appear often in her songs
Lovely ! I was waiting for this after the last reaction,
If watch the KEXP Iceland concert, see the whole thing. Its basically special from 0,03 seconds, u will know when when unsee & hear it :D Also... have u actually seen her so far?!?
Everything u now feel for her will explode when u see this tiny, powerful,, wise & goofy girl perform and interact with everything around her, she is so special
I've done one reaction video to her singing a few songs live :D Can't wait to see more !!! thank you for watching .
@@FernStone awesome.. just subbed, will see your videos now :)
Isn‘t it unbelievable that Aurora already has such a body of work with 24? That „boiling“ u had at Churchyard, i felt that. Its insane to me that i also only discovered her in December. Its easily on of my favorite Albums ever. Step 2 will also not let u down!
You should react to her live at Nidarosdomen. Its just so good
If you want to see the process of this album, you should watch the documentary "Once Aurora". 😊 Really great reaction to IOADK. 👍
There is a list of Aurora Aksnes songs wich will never be in an album. There was an EP, with 4 songs, Runaway and Running With The Wolves, and then there were In Boxes and Little Boy In The Grass. Also, you may like other songs by her: Silhouettes, My Heart Is A Storm, Awakening,
Oooh I will listen to these definitely 😊
@@FernStone there is a playlist. I included my favorite video of "through the eyes of a child".
This playlist is perhaps 4 years old.
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I like this song, but i don't like to listen to it, because it is too sad. A friend of hers died in a car crash, and she wrote it and sang it in her funeral. Her mother (the mother of the dead girl) posted it on Facebook and it spread on UA-cam illegally. I hope you like.
There is a last one, called "Blue Valentine".
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