Lots of subtractive arrangement techniques, I so want to speak to their producer and am wondering what DAW they use, I use Ableton Live 11, BitWig Studio 4 and Reaper
So the poses they are striking are called stadh and they physically represent the runes they are singing about. Stadh forms coupled with galdr (spoken chants invoking rune sounds) are elements of rune magic.
For me, Norupo is a masterpiece. I have listened to it countless times and there are no signs of fatigue when listening. One always discovers new aspects.
This song is based on the Norwegian Runic Poem, which, as in the Icelandic Runic Poem, names all the runes of the young futhark accompanied by a stanza alluding to the name of each of the runes. There is also a third Runic Poem: the Anglo-Saxon. Runic poems are believed to have served as a mnemonic tool for remembering the names of the runes and their order in the alphabet. It is an important compilation of popular culture of the time, comparable to old English sayings, Gnomonic poetry, and Old Norse poetry. The Norwegian runic poem, written in Old Norse, has been preserved in a 17th century copy of a destroyed 13th century manuscript. This poem appears in skaldic meter. And it has the following structure: The first line of each stanza is a phrase of the following type: "name of the rune + copula + X", where X is an attribute to the name of the rune, followed by a second rhymed line that provides some information somehow related to the previous sentence. In this poem and in Icelandic, all the runes of the young futhark appear in the same order. The names of the 16 runes and their order is as follows: Fé, Úr, Þurs, Óss, Ræið, Kaun, Hagall, Nauðr, Ís, Ár, Sól, Týr, Bjarkan, Maðr, Lögr, Ýr ᚠ - Wealth causes dispute between relatives. The wolf inhabits the forest. ᚢ - All dross comes from bad iron. Reindeer often run on frozen snow. ᚦ - A troll causes disease in women. Few men find joy in misfortune. ᚬ - The end of the river is the path for most trips. And a scabbard is the fate of swords. ᚱ - It is said that riding is the worst for the horse. Reginn forged the best sword. ᚴ - The ulcer is a curse for children. Death makes a man pale. ᚼ - Hail is the coldest grain. Kristr created the world of yesteryear. ᚾ - Anguish leaves little choice. A naked man is chilled by frost. ᛁ - Ice we call a wide bridge. A blind man needs guidance. ᛅ - Abundance is a blessing to men. I say that Fróde was generous. ᛋ - The sun is the light of the world. I bow down to all that is sacred. ᛏ - Tyr is a one-handed god. Often a blacksmith must forge. ᛒ - A birch has the greenest leaves. Loki forged times of deception. ᛘ - Man is the product of dust. Strong is the claw of a hawk. ᛚ - A waterfall is a river that falls from the mountain. All treasures are gold. ᛦ - Yew is the greenest of winter trees. It tends to crunch when burned. Male voice lyrics are names and words from German, Danish, Norwegian, latin and Finnish (still unconfirmed). Uunia runus sigurd. Fähig ani regina gunda.
@@killerabbit003 I couldn't be sure, because even archaeologists don't agree. There are few well-preserved written traces that can be found from the bronze and iron ages of northern Europe. As you say, it could well be a way of remembering the runic alphabet for the people of the time. A hug.
@@Nidels Well I dont disagree with anything your saying or your good message. Just want to point out that "the people of the time" didnt know the runic alphabet. To read runes, to speak their message was a devine thing. a link between the realms of gods and men. Only very few could do this. and those that could where held in a status above kings in some ways. ( not that there was many kings in the early age of rune writing, but still ) But nobles, earls, and such didnt learn to write runes, they where not used the same way we use the alphabet. the people didnt learn. A few sacred people had it as part of the sacret place they had in the world of the people.
Heilung make me weep, every single time. I sit entranced and tears run down my face, and I just can't help it. The music is so powerful and beautiful, it truly brings you back thousands of years in time. I am so grateful they are out there, and can't wait to get to see them live!
All the people in Heilung are amazing. I had the chance to meet them 2 yrs ago with my family in Chicago and my daughter was just talking to them like they were family friends. It was a pure and beautiful moment.
Elizabeth, I hope you get to read this. I am a newcomer to Heilung. I have not been well lately with some cardiac problems. I really thought that this Wednesday I was going to have to go to the hospital. My nephrologist who oversees my meds changed a few things and advised me to relax and try to sleep. A good friend had told me about Heilung, specifically Norupo. This song immediately grabbed me. So I downloaded the album that it came from, took some more meds, put my headphones on and laid down to listen. I think I was asleep within 20 minutes. I woke up about six hours later and felt relaxed and at peace. My blood pressure had dropped back to normal. And it has stayed that way thank God. As a drummer, I know that music can lift us up and bring us peace. And this band really lived up to their name, "Healing." Many thanks for your wonderful review of an absolutely other-worldly song.
I picked the perfect time to crack open a real ale. Watching Heilung being reviewed by someone who gives interesting, constructive comments with respect for the musicians. Breath of fresh air. Thank you.
There are a lot of people that feel that. Mostly with some kind of Scandinavian/Germanic/Slavic roots. The Blood sings. The Blood calls to Blood. We are all Human. We should honor these connections which bind us.
I like how you acknowledge Kai here. While I myself had trouble with his singing style at first, and he doesn't even seem to register with many others in the shadow of Maria's incredible singing, I do believe that he really is the motor of this group. He isn't seen all that much, and it is the car's body most people would judge them by (i.e. Maria and Christopher, the primary melodic voices), he really seems to be the force that ultimately moves the thing and gives it the power it has. It is just SUCH a fortunate combination all over!
@@TheCharismaticVoice Cellar Darling, too! Some former Eluveitie members who struck out to make something new. They are also very good. And while we're on music that uses a hurdy gurdy, check out Patty Gurdy sometime.
the female vocals to me had the sense of them being the guide on a journey of the spirit and the male vocals felt as if they were the passion and strength to take that journey propelling you forward
Just saw this after the notification of the interview with maria. The amount of happiness i will have on Friday morning after work is going to be immeasurable.
Just have to second all the Lisa Gerrard recommendations. You’ve picked so many astonishing singers, Maria Frantz being my current favorite, so I hope to see Lisa Gerrard here sometime. Her voice is timelessly beautiful and transcendent. Thank you!
@@diekje8728 I keep trying to imagine just the right footage. Like, I can imagine Sanvean from years ago, or a more recent performance, but trying to find the right audio quality is daunting.
@@JamesPomeroy so true! Or sometimes there’s footage with very bad lighting or loud audiences. There are so many songs I wish she would do. But I always come back to the 2012 Montreal footage. It’s one of the best there is
Probably my favorite song from them. Listening to Heilung for me gives chills and emotions that other music just doesn’t do. I commented before about how I believe sometimes certain sounds in music really connect to us as if it were embedded in our DNA. For example, my family history is Germanic. Sounds and music from those times of old seem to resonate with us more than let’s say, modern music sounds. Just as people descended from other cultures tend to resonate with sounds and music from those ancient cultures more. This has led me to believe that certain sounds and music is embedded in our DNA and that’s why it resonates with us so much.
To share Kai is the one doing the clean vocals and the growling. He is leading the trance with them. Also I loved watching your reactions. Great job love these guys so much. Glad you are enjoying them.
Your vocal reaction videos have really given me a new way to experience music. It's amazing, and your are really the channel I'm waiting for the next video, even if it's not in my "usual" preferred style. It's insane how much differently I look at music and sound in general over the last few months watching.
This was great--thank you!! Learned a lot. Listening to Maria sing is a transcendant experience. Was at Heilung's Denver ritual and will be there at Red Rocks this fall--glad you'll be there to experience their magic in person.
Heilung is one of those bands that you hear on album and then go “this is meant to be heard live” and then completely forget that you thought that because the production on their albums are so incredibly deep. Probably some of the best album production I’ve ever heard.
Best way to end a crappy, challenging week!! Double Heilung experience!! Can't wait to see them live, as well. Great job, as always, with your breakdown and analysis of their music. There are so many textures, sounds, rhythms, and colors in their music that it makes listening to them an unparalleled experience. Thanks you!!
See I love seeing Elizabeth geeking out with all this musical terminology I don’t understand, and then she brings it down to my level with, “that is SUCH a cool sound!”
I love your reactions so much. I'm also a classical musician and I love how you give a professional, and comprehensive, review of everything. Plus you just geek out so hard. I'm always looking forward to new uploads from you.
10:08 That's actually a distinct feature of nordic languages. They all press the "L" sounds to the gums (Danes and Swedes shift the "D" to an "L" in many cases) instead of the throat. 22:10 The layering of polyphonic vocals reminds me of slavic folk songs where this is _very pronounced._ A good modern example is this unbelievably emotional rendition of "Tshyorny Voron" (Black Raven): ruclips.net/video/C1PPYO76rHw/видео.html
I was lucky enough to see them last year before covid got super crazy. It was a pleasure seeing Heilung in person in Chicago with some friends of mine. I had such a good time there and was singing along. In fact, I also made a woman who was next to me on the right side, along with her two sons' day with me doing this. They heard me singing along and made them smile. I want to relive this feeling again so bad.
You should listen to Skald. From their website: "SKÁLD embraces the ancestral spirit of the ancient skalds who chanted of the legends surrounding the peoples of the North and their gods. Through their music, SKÁLD take inspiration from the poetry of the ancient skalds who sang and told stories of the Vikings and their gods. Their music is characterized by singing in Old Norse and... "
Looking forward to it. Kind of feel like Fridays are becoming a music appreciation course. Which is a good thing. Young or old. we should never stop learning.
If you have time, watch the live version of this song because Maria makes the runes as she is singing about them. Like Fehu she makes the figure that represents that rune with her body (sorry if my English is bad, it is not my first language)
13:00 I love Heilung, and seeing that freeze frame of Maria gave me the sudden revelation, "Oh, that's why all of the ancient art was like that." I'd be curious to know how much of their posing and costuming was based off of old reliefs, and how much of the reliefs were pointed towards real aesthetic. I can so easily visualize the aesthetic of Heilung in the past that I'd be shocked if it wasn't at least close. EDIT: I should say that the way that shot was constructed actually makes the world around her seem to form a sort of two dimensional artistic framing, like the carved reliefs themselves. The distortion above her head and over her shoulders is incredible.
I’m supposed to go see them live in September! I have to say, I love how you show your emotions. They’re so genuine and I can feel them too. You can tell how passionate you are and how much you love music and it’s really cool!
I just want you to know, that consistently you have added so much extra value to all these songs you've reacted to so far. Your perspective is a much needed breath of fresh air to those of us that enjoy watching multiple reactions to certain songs. Thank you also for your genuine enthusiasm you display to music formerly outside of your comfort zone. It seems like you embrace new material where others fake their enjoyment for likes.
For sure! My first real introduction to her was via the movie "Gladiator", and then it made me so happy to have two of her Dead Can Dance songs integrated into the animated movie "The Guardians of Ga'Hoole".
Yes! I’ve been stalking lately without back up but Lisa’s voice is too precious to be left out. I would love it if she would react to Nierika, Host of Seraphim or Children of the Sun. And there’s so much more
It’s incredible that you can make something I’ve seen and heard countless times in the year it’s been around seem brand new ! As always wonderful work ! Thank you so much for doing these . None better anywhere!
Haven't finished watching this video yet but I LOVE watching your reactions to Heilung. You have such a deep appreciation for music and you pick up on so many artistic choices they use!
Hi Elizabeth, I Loved this performance and your reaction! The music was very calm and relaxing and is perfect for my surgery today. Of course, "Heilung," is (German for Healing), and their name could not be more appropriate! I will definitely watch this again when I return home! Thank You, Elizabeth! May You and Kirk have a Wonderful and Peaceful Day/Weekend!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
@@TheCharismaticVoice Thank You, Elizabeth. Check-in/procedure for my Cerebral Angiogram was from 1230-1800 hrs. and I returned home at 1930 Hrs. All is good but I'll be sore for a few days! ❤
I recently discovered Heilung on RUclips. My ancestry is Native American both from my mother and father. And my father's side from Nordic North Eastern France. Since most of my family has passed, I have much more time on my hands. I have been finding Native tools in creeks with inscriptions. With symbols comes music. I believe Heilung best represents that ancient music.
Saw them in Montreal on my birthday, one of the best concerts in my life. Brought a bunch of friends who weren't necessarily "fans", but they certainly are now!!! Everyone was blown away.
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You might be interested in seeing the Norse lyrics as well as the English translation on-screen during the music - the NO-rwegian RU-ne PO-em ("NO-RU-PO") speaks of each rune in turn, with some mnemonic poetry to go with each: ruclips.net/video/-dB6GkYvlAA/видео.html
I saw them in Chicago last January. Traveled all the way from Australia to see them. I'd kill to see them at Red Rock but can't guarantee travel by then. They are so much better in person, you're going to love it!
You are really best! Thank you for your amazing reactions.I love it so much,your reactions are best by far! I wouldnt notice most of the sounds and things you are talking about and thanks to you I enjoy the music on absolutely different level
I picked up tickets for their Red Rocks show the minute they went on sale. I can’t think of a better place to see them live. Well worth having to wait two years for the show to get here!
Just watched this video last night and I bought my tickets for Red Rock today!!! Absolutely can't wait and so excited!! Have you to thank for the heads up on the upcoming concert, had no idea but I certainly can't miss it now. ❤️❤️
This is the second response to Heilung’s performances I’ve seen you record and they are terrific! I hope you got to see them at Red Rocks. We saw their show there last month. Wow!
Liza, its so nice to see You reacting on my favorite musicians (Dickinson, Turunen, Maria Franz, Jinjer, etc...) And your facial expression is a some kind of art, worth poet's pen (like we say in mother Russia) Thank You )
Wasn’t familiar of this band until last night! Thanks you You-tube for your recommendations! I listened to the song on repeat when I first found it. I wake up today and lo I have The lovely Charismatic Voice Analysis Just waiting to be watched… Day MADE! As usual I love your videos, and I cry at the epiphanies and ahas, it’s the best! You rock!
I got to see them live in Denver last february and got tickets for their performance at RedRocks before it was postponed. So glad you are going to go see them there! It's going to be mind blowing :D
heilung is such an incredible group, i love how what they do is so much more than just making music. and i'd love to hear more wardruna! they have a couple of awesome new songs like "lyfjaberg" and "kvitravn", both of which do a great job showing off the vocals of einar selvik and lindy fay-hella.
Thank you very much for your reactions! With you together I could feel the music again like it was my first time, even after a thousand hours of my listening to Heilung 🙏🏽
Oathbreaker - 10:56 / Second Son Of R (from Audiotree live) is a must! I don't think any reaction channel has touched this one yet but the vocalist is super impressive.
✨ That would be awesome, the singer Caro Tanghe's is absollutely unique! She can do both high-pitched, almost blackmetal-like screams and then switch to super soft, melodic and vulnerable clean vocals. But I would actually recommend the Official Video instead, the quality is much better with less noise distracting from the vocals.
I’m so jealous you get to go to the Red Rocks show. I got to see them in January 2020 and it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. It felt less like seeing a concert and more like participating in some kind of healing ceremony or ritual. You’re in for such a treat!
I will be there in Colorado, too! I saw them January 17, 2019 at the Ogden Theater, it was an amazing experience! I met Maria and Christopher, and a supporting vocalist, Annicke before the ritual, what wonderful and kind people! Hopefully, you’ll enjoy the experience in Colorado! Nothing like it! Love your genuine passion and your expressions of joy in these videos!
I saw Heilung once at Hellfest. Didn't know the band, just one of my friends told me it was cool. I ended up loving the band. The concert was amazing, kind of like the first time I saw Wardruna in concert. Well anyway, they are amazing !!
Singing on the constenants isn't something I have reflected on before, but now when I think about it it's just something that happens a lot in Scandinavia 🤔 this is why I like your commentary!
@TheCharismaticVoice I discovered Heilung through this channel. I want to thank you so much, since Heilung, and this song in particular, have been instrumental in my personal physical and mental health improvement journey. I suffer from a number of chronic conditions, one of which is insomnia, which exacerbates all the others. By incorporating mindfulness and meditation practices into my overall treatment practice, I have been able to drastically improve my sleep, which has led to improved mental health, and has allowed me to make slow and steady progress on coping with my chronic physical pain problems. One of the meditative techniques that has helped me get more regular restful sleep has been playing this song on a loop while I'm sleeping. Now, when I hear this song during waking hours, it immediately helps my tense muscles soften, and puts me in a more restful state of mind. So thank you, Elizabeth. And thanks, Heilung. Funny note, my Spotify 2024 Wrap was like, "You're in the top .001% of listeners for this song globally. You listened to it 6,207 times so far this year." 😂
I am so glad to see reviews on this, I found this band randomly and this is one of my favorites of Heilung. So cool, primal, energetic and amazing stuff.
This so far has to be my favorite song of Heilung's, and I haven't even listed to all their work. I just love the melody, the sounds, and the music video/production value itself.
Check out the LIFA full concert on RUclips ,you won't be disappointed ! Even my 6yr old daughter has got into them. Amazing sound quality and lots of energy, I was very upset that it had to end so I watched it twice in a row !
@@blitzgirl6522 I only discovered them recently and now I'm hooked. I like everything from Cradle Of Filth to David Bowie,Bjork,Die Antwoord & everything else in between ( I believe in having a broad taste & not just being stuck into one thing ) & I can honestly say I've never heard anything like Heilung. So I'm glad I have another unique artist to add to my collection.
Elizabeth: *talking about male singer showing teeth when singing* _"In this case... the... I feel it's evoking aggression. That's my, that's my gut feeling. You know bearing your teeth at something often would imply that you're dangerous, that you're threatening in some way."_ Also Elizabeth: *constantly showing her teeth in all her videos, often with an infectious smile accompanying it*
Fun fact: Most other primates do not take smiling as being cheerful. Apes and monkeys view it as a sign of aggression, much like Elizabeth was talking about.
...shoot your shot! I love that you read your comments. I don't know how I missed your Heilung videos a year ago since I'm a fan of them and of you but one of the best things about the YT is stuff comes back to you that you may have missed, so thanks algorithm! I love what you do just as it is - including when you stretch out and try things but always come back to discovering new artists or rediscovering old ones. When you stretch out again you could try a movie reaction, specifically a movie that shares the mythology or history that inspires much of the music you react to. In this case I'm thinking of the 13th Warrior because it includes much of what Heilung represents. Might be fun! Thanks for the love!
Beautiful. How great it is to hear some different , primitive music once in a while. Thank you for reacting to music from other countries and cultures.
Awesome reaction! While there is definitely some layering going on, it's always important to remember that because throat singing by default creates multiple pitches simultaneously you can cover alot of sonic space by yourself and sometimes sound like you've layered separate sounds when they're actually being made by one person concurrently.
I found this music as I finally watched the whole Viking series and absolutely love the way you break it down , gives me some insight into how their music is made. Just love it.
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Lots of subtractive arrangement techniques, I so want to speak to their producer and am wondering what DAW they use, I use Ableton Live 11, BitWig Studio 4 and Reaper
Did you make the Red Rocks shows?!
This comment is giving me flashbacks as a DnD player.
Yeah....sooo primal before the toothpaste commercial...com on
Can you do "FAUN - Walpurgisnacht" next? Such a beautifully written and sang song. :)
So the poses they are striking are called stadh and they physically represent the runes they are singing about. Stadh forms coupled with galdr (spoken chants invoking rune sounds) are elements of rune magic.
very informative!
Love this!
Thanks man!
Thank you so much
Stav?
This AND an interview with Maria Franz? My Friday is saved!
WOOP WOOP!
Best Friday for a very long time !
@@yubogolfer4040 Same here!! \0/
My weekend is save because there's a chance to see those darned eyes "listen" again :)
Same here
Heilung is what happens when your druids and barbarians multiclass into bards.
Lol - so true Pale Horse!
Bardbarian for sure!
More like druids, shamen and barbarians being pointed at the same target.
ROFL
Yes! So true.
For me, Norupo is a masterpiece. I have listened to it countless times and there are no signs of fatigue when listening. One always discovers new aspects.
This song is based on the Norwegian Runic Poem, which, as in the Icelandic Runic Poem, names all the runes of the young futhark accompanied by a stanza alluding to the name of each of the runes. There is also a third Runic Poem: the Anglo-Saxon. Runic poems are believed to have served as a mnemonic tool for remembering the names of the runes and their order in the alphabet. It is an important compilation of popular culture of the time, comparable to old English sayings, Gnomonic poetry, and Old Norse poetry. The Norwegian runic poem, written in Old Norse, has been preserved in a 17th century copy of a destroyed 13th century manuscript. This poem appears in skaldic meter. And it has the following structure: The first line of each stanza is a phrase of the following type: "name of the rune + copula + X", where X is an attribute to the name of the rune, followed by a second rhymed line that provides some information somehow related to the previous sentence.
In this poem and in Icelandic, all the runes of the young futhark appear in the same order. The names of the 16 runes and their order is as follows:
Fé, Úr, Þurs, Óss, Ræið, Kaun, Hagall, Nauðr, Ís, Ár, Sól, Týr, Bjarkan, Maðr, Lögr, Ýr
ᚠ - Wealth causes dispute between relatives. The wolf inhabits the forest.
ᚢ - All dross comes from bad iron. Reindeer often run on frozen snow.
ᚦ - A troll causes disease in women. Few men find joy in misfortune.
ᚬ - The end of the river is the path for most trips. And a scabbard is the fate of swords.
ᚱ - It is said that riding is the worst for the horse. Reginn forged the best sword.
ᚴ - The ulcer is a curse for children. Death makes a man pale.
ᚼ - Hail is the coldest grain. Kristr created the world of yesteryear.
ᚾ - Anguish leaves little choice. A naked man is chilled by frost.
ᛁ - Ice we call a wide bridge. A blind man needs guidance.
ᛅ - Abundance is a blessing to men. I say that Fróde was generous.
ᛋ - The sun is the light of the world. I bow down to all that is sacred.
ᛏ - Tyr is a one-handed god. Often a blacksmith must forge.
ᛒ - A birch has the greenest leaves. Loki forged times of deception.
ᛘ - Man is the product of dust. Strong is the claw of a hawk.
ᛚ - A waterfall is a river that falls from the mountain. All treasures are gold.
ᛦ - Yew is the greenest of winter trees. It tends to crunch when burned.
Male voice lyrics are names and words from German, Danish, Norwegian, latin and Finnish (still unconfirmed).
Uunia runus sigurd.
Fähig ani regina gunda.
So you're telling me this is just an epic, Nordic version of the ABC song?
@@killerabbit003 I couldn't be sure, because even archaeologists don't agree. There are few well-preserved written traces that can be found from the bronze and iron ages of northern Europe. As you say, it could well be a way of remembering the runic alphabet for the people of the time. A hug.
Amazing thanks!
The first line gives the meaning/function of the rune and the second line gives its shape.
@@Nidels Well I dont disagree with anything your saying or your good message.
Just want to point out that "the people of the time" didnt know the runic alphabet.
To read runes, to speak their message was a devine thing. a link between the realms of gods and men.
Only very few could do this. and those that could where held in a status above kings in some ways. ( not that there was many kings in the early age of rune writing, but still )
But nobles, earls, and such didnt learn to write runes, they where not used the same way we use the alphabet. the people didnt learn.
A few sacred people had it as part of the sacret place they had in the world of the people.
Heilung make me weep, every single time. I sit entranced and tears run down my face, and I just can't help it. The music is so powerful and beautiful, it truly brings you back thousands of years in time. I am so grateful they are out there, and can't wait to get to see them live!
All the people in Heilung are amazing. I had the chance to meet them 2 yrs ago with my family in Chicago and my daughter was just talking to them like they were family friends. It was a pure and beautiful moment.
Yes, they are amazing. I got to meet them in San Francisco. Very down to earth and so amazing.
Omg I'm so jealous. I'd probably faint if I ever met them and not even be able to talk 😆.
Elizabeth, I hope you get to read this. I am a newcomer to Heilung. I have not been well lately with some cardiac problems. I really thought that this Wednesday I was going to have to go to the hospital. My nephrologist who oversees my meds changed a few things and advised me to relax and try to sleep. A good friend had told me about Heilung, specifically Norupo. This song immediately grabbed me. So I downloaded the album that it came from, took some more meds, put my headphones on and laid down to listen. I think I was asleep within 20 minutes. I woke up about six hours later and felt relaxed and at peace. My blood pressure had dropped back to normal. And it has stayed that way thank God. As a drummer, I know that music can lift us up and bring us peace. And this band really lived up to their name, "Healing." Many thanks for your wonderful review of an absolutely other-worldly song.
The combination of Maria’s voice and the Nordic language is an incredibly beautiful sound.
I picked the perfect time to crack open a real ale. Watching Heilung being reviewed by someone who gives interesting, constructive comments with respect for the musicians. Breath of fresh air. Thank you.
I discovered them about 2 years ago and my first reaction was in my blood and soul, like it recognized something ancient that my mind forgot.
Norwegian?
Danish
Me too!
There are a lot of people that feel that. Mostly with some kind of Scandinavian/Germanic/Slavic roots. The Blood sings. The Blood calls to Blood.
We are all Human. We should honor these connections which bind us.
He does not get as much credit as some of the other members of Heilung. But this video shows just how good a music producer Christopher Juul is.
Actually, everybody did his job well here. Result is mesmerizing.
Production, voices, instruments, costum, clip ... 20/20.
Hopefully, she will do Traust one day. I would really lik- WIWIWIWIWIWIWIWIWIWIWIWIWIWIWI
I second this! Traust has some of the best vocals and might be my favorite off the Futha album.
Seeing Traust live was absolutely amazing.
It's MIMIMIMIMIMIMIMIMI XD
@@a7i20ci7y agreed 100%, a year ago i saw Heilung in Denver
@@aldeonuwu2634 i hear ririririririririririririri like frogs in a pond
I like how you acknowledge Kai here. While I myself had trouble with his singing style at first, and he doesn't even seem to register with many others in the shadow of Maria's incredible singing, I do believe that he really is the motor of this group. He isn't seen all that much, and it is the car's body most people would judge them by (i.e. Maria and Christopher, the primary melodic voices), he really seems to be the force that ultimately moves the thing and gives it the power it has. It is just SUCH a fortunate combination all over!
I LOVE Heilung and Maria Franz, and I love your reactions and your wonderful nerdiness! 😁Greetings from a proud norwegian viking! 😘
If they haven’t been suggested to you before, I think you’d love Eluveitie. They do Celtic folk metal, and sing in Celtic much of the time!
I'll be looking them up now, tyvm.
They ARE on my list!
@@TheCharismaticVoice YESSSS! Thousandfold is AMAZING!!!
@@TheCharismaticVoice Cellar Darling, too! Some former Eluveitie members who struck out to make something new. They are also very good.
And while we're on music that uses a hurdy gurdy, check out Patty Gurdy sometime.
Inis mona or thousandfold!!
the female vocals to me had the sense of them being the guide on a journey of the spirit and the male vocals felt as if they were the passion and strength to take that journey propelling you forward
Male and Female. Separate... Each with their own strengths... but working in Unison. This is how the world works...
Just saw this after the notification of the interview with maria. The amount of happiness i will have on Friday morning after work is going to be immeasurable.
Just have to second all the Lisa Gerrard recommendations. You’ve picked so many astonishing singers, Maria Frantz being my current favorite, so I hope to see Lisa Gerrard here sometime. Her voice is timelessly beautiful and transcendent. Thank you!
I’ve been trying to suggest it as well!! So nice to see I’m not alone!
@@diekje8728 I keep trying to imagine just the right footage. Like, I can imagine Sanvean from years ago, or a more recent performance, but trying to find the right audio quality is daunting.
@@JamesPomeroy so true! Or sometimes there’s footage with very bad lighting or loud audiences. There are so many songs I wish she would do. But I always come back to the 2012 Montreal footage. It’s one of the best there is
Lisa Gerrard - Sacrifice
@@itsDravidian also amazing, however with that song we exclude Brendan Perry who has an utterly beautiful voice himself as well
Love the representations of the ruins and how the bind ruins on the ground keep changing
Probably my favorite song from them. Listening to Heilung for me gives chills and emotions that other music just doesn’t do.
I commented before about how I believe sometimes certain sounds in music really connect to us as if it were embedded in our DNA. For example, my family history is Germanic. Sounds and music from those times of old seem to resonate with us more than let’s say, modern music sounds. Just as people descended from other cultures tend to resonate with sounds and music from those ancient cultures more. This has led me to believe that certain sounds and music is embedded in our DNA and that’s why it resonates with us so much.
To share Kai is the one doing the clean vocals and the growling. He is leading the trance with them. Also I loved watching your reactions. Great job love these guys so much. Glad you are enjoying them.
This song is amazing. Looking forward to this.
You probably got a recommendation list 6 years long but Skald should be on your radar soon.
Daenheim too
@@pablofodor1862 Don't think so, because Danheim is more Instrumental... 😅
Yes! Skáld!
Definitely!
I’m so glad you did this one! The throat singing and vocals in general are on another level.
Your vocal reaction videos have really given me a new way to experience music. It's amazing, and your are really the channel I'm waiting for the next video, even if it's not in my "usual" preferred style. It's insane how much differently I look at music and sound in general over the last few months watching.
I knew that the interview was coming, but also another Heilung reaction? That's more than just a cherry on top!
This was great--thank you!! Learned a lot. Listening to Maria sing is a transcendant experience. Was at Heilung's Denver ritual and will be there at Red Rocks this fall--glad you'll be there to experience their magic in person.
This music is so satisfying. Thanks, Elizabeth for expanding my music horizon with yet another band!
Heilung is one of those bands that you hear on album and then go “this is meant to be heard live” and then completely forget that you thought that because the production on their albums are so incredibly deep. Probably some of the best album production I’ve ever heard.
Saw them live in NYC last February before lockdown. It was everything I had hoped. So powerful
Best way to end a crappy, challenging week!! Double Heilung experience!! Can't wait to see them live, as well. Great job, as always, with your breakdown and analysis of their music. There are so many textures, sounds, rhythms, and colors in their music that it makes listening to them an unparalleled experience. Thanks you!!
See I love seeing Elizabeth geeking out with all this musical terminology I don’t understand, and then she brings it down to my level with, “that is SUCH a cool sound!”
Fantastic artists! Some of the best work I've heard in my long 75 years. What a great addition to my old age.
How is possible to a video that even premiered have so many likes?
Answer: Elizabeth Zharoff reaction of Heilung.
Love your reactions!
I love your reactions so much. I'm also a classical musician and I love how you give a professional, and comprehensive, review of everything. Plus you just geek out so hard. I'm always looking forward to new uploads from you.
10:08 That's actually a distinct feature of nordic languages. They all press the "L" sounds to the gums (Danes and Swedes shift the "D" to an "L" in many cases) instead of the throat.
22:10 The layering of polyphonic vocals reminds me of slavic folk songs where this is _very pronounced._ A good modern example is this unbelievably emotional rendition of "Tshyorny Voron" (Black Raven): ruclips.net/video/C1PPYO76rHw/видео.html
I was lucky enough to see them last year before covid got super crazy. It was a pleasure seeing Heilung in person in Chicago with some friends of mine.
I had such a good time there and was singing along. In fact, I also made a woman who was next to me on the right side, along with her two sons' day with me doing this. They heard me singing along and made them smile. I want to relive this feeling again so bad.
If you haven't already, you should listen to one of their new songs, Anoana.. it's beyond words... brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it.
You're amazing. I love how you get excited. It's like I'm listening to this for the first time again!!
You should listen to Skald.
From their website: "SKÁLD embraces the ancestral spirit of the ancient skalds who chanted of the legends surrounding the peoples of the North and their gods.
Through their music, SKÁLD take inspiration from the poetry of the ancient skalds who sang and told stories of the Vikings and their gods. Their music is characterized by singing in Old Norse and... "
Maria has stated that their 'concerts' are in fact living rituals that invite the audience to participate.
Sadly no sacrifices live on stage yet, but we're getting there
@SwedishEmpire1700 you drink jesus blood every sunday tho
@@kubasniakJesus imitated Norwegian traditions, it came SO MUCH EARLIER...
Looking forward to it. Kind of feel like Fridays are becoming a music appreciation course. Which is a good thing. Young or old. we should never stop learning.
I'm in Colorado and I have been looking forward to seeing Heilung live. Already have my tickets. Maybe I'll see you there.
If you have time, watch the live version of this song because Maria makes the runes as she is singing about them. Like Fehu she makes the figure that represents that rune with her body (sorry if my English is bad, it is not my first language)
I get goosebumps the second Maria starts singing..😄
I love how she sings! It feels so powerful! Great video!
13:00 I love Heilung, and seeing that freeze frame of Maria gave me the sudden revelation, "Oh, that's why all of the ancient art was like that."
I'd be curious to know how much of their posing and costuming was based off of old reliefs, and how much of the reliefs were pointed towards real aesthetic.
I can so easily visualize the aesthetic of Heilung in the past that I'd be shocked if it wasn't at least close.
EDIT: I should say that the way that shot was constructed actually makes the world around her seem to form a sort of two dimensional artistic framing, like the carved reliefs themselves. The distortion above her head and over her shoulders is incredible.
I heard that her costume was based on an archaeological find
One of the BEST locations to see great performances.
I’m supposed to go see them live in September!
I have to say, I love how you show your emotions. They’re so genuine and I can feel them too. You can tell how passionate you are and how much you love music and it’s really cool!
I just want you to know, that consistently you have added so much extra value to all these songs you've reacted to so far. Your perspective is a much needed breath of fresh air to those of us that enjoy watching multiple reactions to certain songs. Thank you also for your genuine enthusiasm you display to music formerly outside of your comfort zone. It seems like you embrace new material where others fake their enjoyment for likes.
I will be at Red Rock! Going to see both Heilung and Rammstein in Oct!
You should look up Lisa Gerrard from Dead can dance. She has an incredible voice. Just like you and Maria.
Yes please.
For sure! My first real introduction to her was via the movie "Gladiator", and then it made me so happy to have two of her Dead Can Dance songs integrated into the animated movie "The Guardians of Ga'Hoole".
yes please.....the host of the seraphim live in london....
Yes! Lisa Gerrard - Sacrifice is a showcase of what she can do with her voice
Yes! I’ve been stalking lately without back up but Lisa’s voice is too precious to be left out. I would love it if she would react to Nierika, Host of Seraphim or Children of the Sun. And there’s so much more
It’s incredible that you can make something I’ve seen and heard countless times in the year it’s been around seem brand new ! As always wonderful work ! Thank you so much for doing these . None better anywhere!
For me personally Heilung is the best music discovery of the past 20 years.
Haven't finished watching this video yet but I LOVE watching your reactions to Heilung. You have such a deep appreciation for music and you pick up on so many artistic choices they use!
Hi Elizabeth, I Loved this performance and your reaction! The music was very calm and relaxing and is perfect for my surgery today. Of course, "Heilung," is (German for Healing), and their name could not be more appropriate! I will definitely watch this again when I return home! Thank You, Elizabeth! May You and Kirk have a Wonderful and Peaceful Day/Weekend!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
Recover well Kirby S!
You as well, Kirby! I hope your appointment went well, and hope to talk soon!
@@rebeccavandam2834 Thank You, Rebecca! ❤
@@TheCharismaticVoice Thank You, Elizabeth. Check-in/procedure for my Cerebral Angiogram was from 1230-1800 hrs. and I returned home at 1930 Hrs. All is good but I'll be sore for a few days! ❤
I recently discovered Heilung on RUclips. My ancestry is Native American both from my mother and father. And my father's side from Nordic North Eastern France. Since most of my family has passed, I have much more time on my hands. I have been finding Native tools in creeks with inscriptions. With symbols comes music. I believe Heilung best represents that ancient music.
I would love to see you do a reaction video to the music of Dead Can Dance. Lisa and Brendan's voices are incredible.
Saw them in Montreal on my birthday, one of the best concerts in my life. Brought a bunch of friends who weren't necessarily "fans", but they certainly are now!!! Everyone was blown away.
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You might be interested in seeing the Norse lyrics as well as the English translation on-screen during the music - the NO-rwegian RU-ne PO-em ("NO-RU-PO") speaks of each rune in turn, with some mnemonic poetry to go with each: ruclips.net/video/-dB6GkYvlAA/видео.html
After this, you should take a look at this ruclips.net/video/udtP1xwIRhQ/видео.html
YAAAASSSSS!!! I LOVE Heilung, and I love watching your reactions and analyses!
I saw them in Chicago last January. Traveled all the way from Australia to see them. I'd kill to see them at Red Rock but can't guarantee travel by then. They are so much better in person, you're going to love it!
You are really best! Thank you for your amazing reactions.I love it so much,your reactions are best by far! I wouldnt notice most of the sounds and things you are talking about and thanks to you I enjoy the music on absolutely different level
I'm so excited to see Heilung perform live at the Red Rocks Amphitheater this year! Their music connects the human soul to nature.
Been waiting for this- absolutely love your interview/reaction style as well!
I picked up tickets for their Red Rocks show the minute they went on sale. I can’t think of a better place to see them live. Well worth having to wait two years for the show to get here!
Maybe we'll see you there!
Just watched this video last night and I bought my tickets for Red Rock today!!! Absolutely can't wait and so excited!! Have you to thank for the heads up on the upcoming concert, had no idea but I certainly can't miss it now. ❤️❤️
Seeing this group at Red Rock is absolutely at the top of my bucket list.
In October i believe
This is the second response to Heilung’s performances I’ve seen you record and they are terrific! I hope you got to see them at Red Rocks. We saw their show there last month. Wow!
Liza, its so nice to see You reacting on my favorite musicians (Dickinson, Turunen, Maria Franz, Jinjer, etc...)
And your facial expression is a some kind of art, worth poet's pen (like we say in mother Russia)
Thank You )
Wasn’t familiar of this band until last night! Thanks you You-tube for your recommendations! I listened to the song on repeat when I first found it. I wake up today and lo I have The lovely Charismatic Voice Analysis Just waiting to be watched… Day MADE! As usual I love your videos, and I cry at the epiphanies and ahas, it’s the best! You rock!
I got to see them live in Denver last february and got tickets for their performance at RedRocks before it was postponed. So glad you are going to go see them there! It's going to be mind blowing :D
So good! Thank you for the incredibly good breakdown and analysis. Understanding how it all works really helps in my own musical endeavors.
heilung is such an incredible group, i love how what they do is so much more than just making music.
and i'd love to hear more wardruna! they have a couple of awesome new songs like "lyfjaberg" and "kvitravn", both of which do a great job showing off the vocals of einar selvik and lindy fay-hella.
Voluspa is ridiculously beautiful, too.
I have so been looking forward to THIS song coming under your analysis and exploration. And an interview next?!?
I will be in Red Rock too! Saw them in Denver in 2020, right before COVID, and oh my god. They are fantastic in person.
I wanted to run thru a brick wall after seeing them live at the Ogden theater
Thank you very much for your reactions! With you together I could feel the music again like it was my first time, even after a thousand hours of my listening to Heilung 🙏🏽
Oathbreaker - 10:56 / Second Son Of R (from Audiotree live) is a must! I don't think any reaction channel has touched this one yet but the vocalist is super impressive.
I second this!
✨ That would be awesome, the singer Caro Tanghe's is absollutely unique! She can do both high-pitched, almost blackmetal-like screams and then switch to super soft, melodic and vulnerable clean vocals.
But I would actually recommend the Official Video instead, the quality is much better with less noise distracting from the vocals.
I agreed you should react to this song is just amazing
Can I please second third and fourth this reaction !!,!,!,!!!
I’m so jealous you get to go to the Red Rocks show. I got to see them in January 2020 and it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. It felt less like seeing a concert and more like participating in some kind of healing ceremony or ritual. You’re in for such a treat!
I AM SO GLAD YOU DID THIS!!!!
I will be there in Colorado, too! I saw them January 17, 2019 at the Ogden Theater, it was an amazing experience! I met Maria and Christopher, and a supporting vocalist, Annicke before the ritual, what wonderful and kind people! Hopefully, you’ll enjoy the experience in Colorado! Nothing like it! Love your genuine passion and your expressions of joy in these videos!
I saw Heilung once at Hellfest. Didn't know the band, just one of my friends told me it was cool. I ended up loving the band. The concert was amazing, kind of like the first time I saw Wardruna in concert. Well anyway, they are amazing !!
This was an amazing journey & always love your information & reactions Elizabeth.
This took my mind to the soundtrack to Ghost in the Shell.
Have had my tickets for over a year now. Hope to see you there in Oct.
Red rocks here we come! 🙌🏻
I'll be there too! Sooo excited!
Saw them twice till now. It was a blast. You will love it
Singing on the constenants isn't something I have reflected on before, but now when I think about it it's just something that happens a lot in Scandinavia 🤔 this is why I like your commentary!
Last week I started the nibelung series and getting engrossed in that and then you pop up with this.
Awesome timing 😊😊
@TheCharismaticVoice
I discovered Heilung through this channel. I want to thank you so much, since Heilung, and this song in particular, have been instrumental in my personal physical and mental health improvement journey.
I suffer from a number of chronic conditions, one of which is insomnia, which exacerbates all the others. By incorporating mindfulness and meditation practices into my overall treatment practice, I have been able to drastically improve my sleep, which has led to improved mental health, and has allowed me to make slow and steady progress on coping with my chronic physical pain problems.
One of the meditative techniques that has helped me get more regular restful sleep has been playing this song on a loop while I'm sleeping. Now, when I hear this song during waking hours, it immediately helps my tense muscles soften, and puts me in a more restful state of mind.
So thank you, Elizabeth. And thanks, Heilung.
Funny note, my Spotify 2024 Wrap was like, "You're in the top .001% of listeners for this song globally. You listened to it 6,207 times so far this year." 😂
I'ma be honest, some of these artists don't click for me, but Elizabeth's perfect pronunciation of every word she says has me coming back.
I am so glad to see reviews on this, I found this band randomly and this is one of my favorites of Heilung. So cool, primal, energetic and amazing stuff.
I purchased tickets to see Heilung at Red Rocks while watching this. :D
This so far has to be my favorite song of Heilung's, and I haven't even listed to all their work. I just love the melody, the sounds, and the music video/production value itself.
Check out the LIFA full concert on RUclips ,you won't be disappointed ! Even my 6yr old daughter has got into them. Amazing sound quality and lots of energy, I was very upset that it had to end so I watched it twice in a row !
@@DARKSWORD1974 Yeah, I've already watched that one. It's so good!
@@blitzgirl6522 I only discovered them recently and now I'm hooked. I like everything from Cradle Of Filth to David Bowie,Bjork,Die Antwoord & everything else in between ( I believe in having a broad taste & not just being stuck into one thing ) & I can honestly say I've never heard anything like Heilung. So I'm glad I have another unique artist to add to my collection.
Elizabeth: *talking about male singer showing teeth when singing* _"In this case... the... I feel it's evoking aggression. That's my, that's my gut feeling. You know bearing your teeth at something often would imply that you're dangerous, that you're threatening in some way."_
Also Elizabeth: *constantly showing her teeth in all her videos, often with an infectious smile accompanying it*
Fun fact: Most other primates do not take smiling as being cheerful. Apes and monkeys view it as a sign of aggression, much like Elizabeth was talking about.
@@CyanideGirl94 Indeed... I think it is more or less the same for most of earth's animal life as well. We humans are mostly the outliers here. :)
...shoot your shot! I love that you read your comments. I don't know how I missed your Heilung videos a year ago since I'm a fan of them and of you but one of the best things about the YT is stuff comes back to you that you may have missed, so thanks algorithm! I love what you do just as it is - including when you stretch out and try things but always come back to discovering new artists or rediscovering old ones. When you stretch out again you could try a movie reaction, specifically a movie that shares the mythology or history that inspires much of the music you react to. In this case I'm thinking of the 13th Warrior because it includes much of what Heilung represents. Might be fun! Thanks for the love!
Beautiful. How great it is to hear some different , primitive music once in a while. Thank you for reacting to music from other countries and cultures.
Thanks for helping me understand why this music attracts my Soul so much!
Awesome reaction! While there is definitely some layering going on, it's always important to remember that because throat singing by default creates multiple pitches simultaneously you can cover alot of sonic space by yourself and sometimes sound like you've layered separate sounds when they're actually being made by one person concurrently.
I hope to be able to watch them live sooner or later, it must be an amazing and mesmerizing experience.
I have Heilung tickets for October!
I found this music as I finally watched the whole Viking series and absolutely love the way you break it down , gives me some insight into how their music is made. Just love it.