She recently released a folk album called Folkesange, if I remember correctly, it has a full version of this song along with a few other covers and original songs
I've never seen an instrument like this...has such an unique sound. Her voice is lovely. As others have commented, I wish this video was longer. Beautiful!
@@Passioakka It´s not clear where it came from, but it seems to have been quite popular around europe in the middle ages, and thankfully survived in Sweden.
bro dont forget its your own culture. norse culture is directly descended from old germanic tribes. norse mythology is just an newer version of odinism wich took place in germany. have some pride in our people broder
@@JessR0416 Thanks for posting the link. I've purchased the full song and others by Myrkur as well. Although not what I expected from this clip, she's quite an inspiring artist and I'm listening to her other work now.
Btw, it’s called a Nyckelharpa, as it says. I played one a few days ago and when I was just jamming on my guitar I might’ve cracked how to play a nyckelharpa good. I’ll try that next time I’m there
It sounds like comfort for those who have lost a loved one, a war cry for those who are ready to fight, and peace for those who are troubled by what is about to happen
when i listen north music i literally want to cry. i'm feeling it in my blood. but i'm from Turkey and like you said no one is from north in my family. but i feel it i literally cry when i listen, when i see scandinavia
Lmao, I was 100% thinking it was a hurdy gurdy, then I was like, wait, there's no spinny bit. It has notes that you push down sorta like an accordian, but oh gosh, you use a bow too, and it sounds like a violin a little. I truly love this odd hybrid
@UCEqn0hhI933dQVm_T9t1L8Q How does it feel to live in a degenerate city where crime and rapes happen on a daily basis? Even if I did in fact live in my mothers basement, that would be a more pleasant option than a concrete box filled with strangers.
I’m an Indian and hand upon heart this so beautiful. Many thanks. Only gripe it is so short and the ending is so abrupt. Hope there is a much longer version out soon
This is one of the most if not the most beautiful things ive ever heard it makes my heart bleed. In a good way. Its completely undescribable what this makes me feel
Wherever I go, whatever I do, whatever time it might be, I find myself coming back to that song, to that video with the beautifull dark queen singing in the wind, every cord of her lovely instrument, pinching my soul.
I always Imagined Valhalla to be sounding more like a Happy band of drunkard yelling, singing and growling their joy towards the battles they've fought, and the ones yet to come.
I'd imagine it so too. Valhalla is that part of the soul that takes pleasure in the spirituality of struggle, violence and death. It's a dark place, an eerie breeze of pain, anger, sadness, joy and pleasure all joined in a chilling harmony.. Being a norweigan I've heard this type of music all my life. And understanding how cruel mother nature must have been to live in here back in the old days it's no wonder this type of music came pouring out of our people tbh 😏
This.... its in my soul. Hard to explain how spiritual this is, the music, her voice. Unreal. Amazing. I could listen to her all day & I’d drift through eternity elated.
There’s something so beautiful, melancholy, and haunting about this snippet of music that really does beckon you. I can’t even imagine how complicated that instrument is to play.
@Forgan Mreeman fuck off there is not a fucking culture or race ticket for listening to music. Thats literally for what culture serves, for sharing and learning. You cant privatice culture
im sorry to break it to you but we screwed natural selection up, we idiot proofed everything and now the idiots continue to live on and our entire evolution is fucked
This is so magical and enchanting at the same time i'm feeling that i am lost and wandering happily in the dark woods like a lost mountain spirit running and dancing on the wind and the branches because of her enchanting magnificient voice
Incredible. I sure do wish I knew the words to this awesome song. You shall provide the sound track for my life, surly for the next several days. Prayerfully the words are blessing's and not curses, lol. Thank you and nice to meet cha!
Comment from Dio Brando :) here you have all 11 verses in old swedish 1 det var två ädela konunga barn som lova varandra sin tro. Och den som då skulle svika skulle leva i stor oro 2 det var en gammal trollekärng som hörde på deras tal, den kärlek som jag vill åtskilja, om jag får leva den dag 3 Hertingen lade sig i sundet och sam och böljan slog under hans bröst, slockna då elden ur lyktan, som hertingen eftersam. 4 Och jungfrun hon frågar sin fader råd allt vid den lilla grönån. Ger ni mig lov spassera gå allt vid den lilla grönån? 5 Nog ger jag dig lov spassera gå, allt vid den lilla grönån. Väck upp din yngsta broder, han kan väl med dig gå. 6 Vad skall min yngsta broder dit göra, han kan sig så litet förstå, han skjuter bort alla små fåglar, som bredvid de vägarna gå. 7. Och jungfrun gick spassera gå allt vid den lilla grönån. Där fick hon se en fiskare, som fiskade allt med sin båt 8 God dag, god dag, ni fiskare, god dag uti er båt, har ni sett något välboret lik har legat i böljan blå? 9 Silkesstickad voro hans strumpor, gullspända voro hans skor; och jag ej annat tyckte, att icke liket dit log 10 Jungfrun sköt gullringar av sitt finger, gullkedjan av sin hals och gav åt en liten fiskare, som förde bådena fram. 11 Häls hem till fader och moder och mina syskon små, att jag dricker mitt bröllop i floder och sover på hertingens arm.
vicki crofoot There were two noble kings who promised each other their faith, and those who were to be deceived should live in great concern. Best I could do using google translate.
+Larissa Jadan I'm usually decent at figuring out chords by ear. If I take the time to figure them out, will you be back to get them here? I ask because many times people will post a comment but not log in to YTube for months or just never respond. Basically, I'm saying, that I won't take the time if my return response is to never be read by you. If you'll be back to read, I'll work on discovering them (the chords) and post back.
Hello from Turkey, long time before I forget the name of this great artist that I listen to. I've been looking for about 5 hours. and finally found it. Thank you.
Close your eyes and it's some far off fantasyland, the last of the sun's light fading away gently. The flames are flickering in the distance in the sea from the funeral pyre of an old wise Viking elder, as it swims away in that boat. There are so many stars in the night sky, constellations you've never seen, and there's some unknown fear some unknown omen in the air. There's a storm coming.. brewing in the distance, you can hear the faint rumblings of the thunder and rain, like a warning, a premonition.. you take slow steps, your feet almost noiseless on the soft green grass swayed by the breeze and the cold kisses your cheeks. You can feel the drift of the scent in air. He must be getting close. You have to go. You must. It's going to get dark soon. You must set off before nightfall. The dark will keep you safe. The dark will keep you protected. You must go.
I have dream of one day making a movie about Charlse the 12th of Sweden with the opening scene showing him and his army staring over the russina wasteland with the nyckleharpa playing in the background. It would be a "the king" (netflix) type movie but I think it would be epic especially with the interesting life Charles lived.
Almost criminal that this is only 90 seconds long. I want it to continue perpetually.
right-click video, Loop
@@Chris9183 Thanks for the tip! My life has changed! No more making separate playlists for individual videos, haha
She recently released a folk album called Folkesange, if I remember correctly, it has a full version of this song along with a few other covers and original songs
You are right !!!!!!-
@@evilemuempire9550 i coudent find this song on the album
This reminds me of memories I only feel and places I've never been. 😢
Ethereal voice with an old haunting instrument? I need more of this music asap
very unrelated but listen to Opeth for haunting ethereal music
List to Folksaenge from her. It's an amazing album with lots of songs like that.
ruclips.net/video/c277UL4iAC0/видео.html
Worth a buy. :D
Agreed
I don't have an inkling of Scandinavian blood in me, and yet this music makes me feel so much.
Off course y not have scandinavian blood)
I think IT is pretty obvious you don't have Scandinavian blood buddy hahah
@@Juliofiasco ye, he mentioned that, don't understand the point of making it any obvious. Mans just trying to enjoy music from another culture.
Humans having shared feelings over music is a gift from the gods. I love that you love this music! You are awesome!
@@apolon92s 😂😂
I've never seen an instrument like this...has such an unique sound. Her voice is lovely. As others have commented, I wish this video was longer. Beautiful!
🎯Came here to say exactly this, but you stole the words right out of my mouth. 🎯
Totally Agree.
She is hot right? It's not just because of the contrast of how ugly that instrument is? Right?
Some say that "nyckelharpa" is a Swedish invention and some say it is from northern Germany. But today it is mostly used in Sweden.
@@Passioakka It´s not clear where it came from, but it seems to have been quite popular around europe in the middle ages, and thankfully survived in Sweden.
Wind's howling.
Damn it, a storm
Looks like rain...
how long are u gonna make me wait
FOUND ME PAN HAVE YE
Let's play gwent.
I'm from Germany and truly admire the old nordic music and culture. This song truly touched my hearth!
bro dont forget its your own culture. norse culture is directly descended from old germanic tribes. norse mythology is just an newer version of odinism wich took place in germany. have some pride in our people broder
Well every culture we have comes from germany
@@magnipettersson4432 ye are so right. And also, please be Muslim
@@tobiasjansson2912 not every, but every one of them which are in North Europe
@@magnipettersson4432 the nyckelharpa is swedish. Not german
Thank you for keeping the voice of our ancestors alive
The thumbnail looked like Sarah Connor with a machine gun, but this is even better.
😂 oof.. i'm dead
I sometimes refer to my nyckelharpa as my assault fiddle.
Fuckin hell im in stitches
I think this combo would kill more robots....
Wow 😂😂😂😂
It fascinates me how inventive human beings are with instruments. The people that play such instruments fascinate me the same amount haha
Anybody else feel like they are back on Skellige?
theslayerofthemall Yeah! (And in Velen at approximately the end of the song)
I was thinking Grizzly Hills or Howling Fjord in World of Warcraft myself.
I was thinking about The Banner Saga
Yeeah
oh-ho yeah, this brings you back.
Myrukur dear please please PLEASE record and release the full song of this incredible tune. It's an absolute gem
mundabi itun.es/us/_v-1jb this is the full version
Thank you so much!!
I'd love to see a full folk album, her traditional music is too good
Thank you for posting that!
@@JessR0416 Thanks for posting the link. I've purchased the full song and others by Myrkur as well. Although not what I expected from this clip, she's quite an inspiring artist and I'm listening to her other work now.
very relaxing. We want longer version
serby84 I couldnt agree more this is calming
Update: I've recorded a longer version of the song for you coming soon
Myrkur Øksemorder thank you! Amazing!!!
Please, we cannot wait!
Amazing!!
It's amazing how much emotion comes out of that instrument
abive all, it comes from Amalia's eherial timeless voice....
@@simonidastankovic2627 "Abive all"? Is that the name of the song?
and it’s just that and her
simple yet complete
@@TheGingiGamer Its a typo 💀💀💀 there is no word in any of the northern languages that resemble that exept for all…
Btw, it’s called a Nyckelharpa, as it says.
I played one a few days ago and when I was just jamming on my guitar I might’ve cracked how to play a nyckelharpa good. I’ll try that next time I’m there
This beautiful music gave me goosebumps. It's so moving and mediaeval. Soul Music. What a beautiful instrument and singing.
It sounds like comfort for those who have lost a loved one, a war cry for those who are ready to fight, and peace for those who are troubled by what is about to happen
No one expects the Spanish inquisition.
@ Bwahaha!
It’s like you predicted COVID-19.
I LOVE this comment!
🤘🏻
I'm not even of from this side of the world nor I think any of my family is but I feel like this touches me for some reason. I like it alot
Folk music no matter where it's from, touches on the same feelings.
that's the magic of music
Where did it touch you huh show me on this doll.
It's in your blood. Look into the History of the white nations. Your kind is being intentionally replaced.
when i listen north music i literally want to cry. i'm feeling it in my blood. but i'm from Turkey and like you said no one is from north in my family. but i feel it i literally cry when i listen, when i see scandinavia
Words can't describe the beauty of this. Time stops, the world keeps spinning and I need to sleep... but I'd rather keep this on repeat
This instrument looks like the missing link between a violin and a hurdy gurdy.
Lmao, I was 100% thinking it was a hurdy gurdy, then I was like, wait, there's no spinny bit. It has notes that you push down sorta like an accordian, but oh gosh, you use a bow too, and it sounds like a violin a little. I truly love this odd hybrid
It's a nyckelharpa - a Swedish folk instrument, around since about 1300 and still with us today.
If you search RUclips for "nyckelharpa," you'll find quite a bit of harpa music
I thought it was a gun
That and a millipede.
This is one of my fav musical instruments; I love its sound. She seems a fairy.
Do more of this!
Camelworks absolutely beautiful
LORE VIDEO WITH THIS IN IT NOW
what are u doing here bro. lol
Yaaaassss
Camelworks I didn't expect to see you here! Are you a nykelharpa and hurdy-gurdy lover too?
Long live Scandinavia!
Skål!
As they say in Sweden, اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَر !
NeR0ch lmao. Good one!
@Nim Boo Your children will be the last generation to "sing" in swedish.
@UCEqn0hhI933dQVm_T9t1L8Q How does it feel to live in a degenerate city where crime and rapes happen on a daily basis?
Even if I did in fact live in my mothers basement, that would be a more pleasant option than a concrete box filled with strangers.
This is so deeply emotional....so perfect. She sings like an elf
Magiczny dźwięk instrumentu i pięknie wykonany utwór aż ciarki przechodzą po ciele
Dzień zdaje się przebiegać inaczej, gdy przypadkiem trafi się na coś takiego. Wspaniałe
What a gorgeous voice she has and it goes perfectly with her strange yet beautiful sounding instrument!
Who are the 83 beings in this sad world who would downvote something so beautiful.
Reptiles DK haha you beat me to it bro
I’m not originally Scandinavian, but I have Norwegian roots and this makes me even more proud of that.
Something special about Nordic people.
Beautiful lady with an angelic voice playing hauntingly beautiful music. I could listen for hours!
Havn't seen snow in 10 Years and today it came back , i felt i needed to listen to this
Music like this is so fantastic. It just takes you away into another world almost.
Music used to be important.
I’m an Indian and hand upon heart this so beautiful. Many thanks. Only gripe it is so short and the ending is so abrupt. Hope there is a much longer version out soon
Северные народы прекрасны! Самые красивые люди планеты! :)
Could not stand the power in this music. Ripped my heart out 😢. Awsomely awakened my Scandinavian. Thanks
This is truly Scandinavian... Let no airline or any other enemy tell you different. From Ireland.
@@gordonfreeman474 Nah, those are the VIKANGZ. Totally different tribe.
luckily my list of airlines and enemies is limited
This is the most beautiful sound I have ever heard.
Why is this only 1:28?
This broke my heart, showed promise of comfort, then broke my heart further with the abrupt end.
NotHis RealName I just got this song on iTunes
It’s 3 and a half minutes long there. Just as beautiful
NotHis RealName hit the replay button.
ruclips.net/video/vFkdyxzu1M8/видео.html
It's a sample.
We need to hear songs like this more regularly , that actually is very ancient and Nordic, here in Sweden
Over the years I must have heard this hundreds of times, and each time it’s like the first
I totally agree
Literally a mix between Agni Parthene and Farewell to Nigg. All the same notes in all the same order. Beautiful.
Absolutely hauntingly beautiful. I could listen to this music for ages
This is one of the most if not the most beautiful things ive ever heard it makes my heart bleed. In a good way. Its completely undescribable what this makes me feel
I want to believe she is singing in the perfect valley to get these amazing effects!
Once you understand the lyrics, it’s even more beautiful.
Wherever I go, whatever I do, whatever time it might be, I find myself coming back to that song, to that video with the beautifull dark queen singing in the wind, every cord of her lovely instrument, pinching my soul.
This is what Valhalla sounds like.
...and you bet I subscribed to it.
I always Imagined Valhalla to be sounding more like a Happy band of drunkard yelling, singing and growling their joy towards the battles they've fought, and the ones yet to come.
I'd imagine it so too. Valhalla is that part of the soul that takes pleasure in the spirituality of struggle, violence and death. It's a dark place, an eerie breeze of pain, anger, sadness, joy and pleasure all joined in a chilling harmony..
Being a norweigan I've heard this type of music all my life. And understanding how cruel mother nature must have been to live in here back in the old days it's no wonder this type of music came pouring out of our people tbh 😏
maybe..
Leave christian, Or never open your mouth about our gods' kingdom. You know nothing
seriously only 90 second of this masterpiece !
I would pay good money to hear this on an album. This is exactly what I need in my music collection! PLEASE, put this on an album!
Most men strive to live a life worthy of a song like this for when we pass on.
There are no words for this. It shall remain on loop for all of existence.
This.... its in my soul. Hard to explain how spiritual this is, the music, her voice. Unreal. Amazing. I could listen to her all day & I’d drift through eternity elated.
You have been transported to the Ethereal Realms on the wings of every note...
i acually started crying while listening to this. I love my country so much!
1:17 that part is absolutely obscure and dark, now I understand why Scandinavian are so great doing metal.
Name just one contemporary danish band please.
@@mikkelbdker7186 why they gotta be danish?
@@Kimpes It was a reply to Mauro who claimed that Scandinavians were good doing metal. Swedes are good, Norwegians are ok but Danes really sucks.
@@Kimpes Pas på med hvad du siger min ven, jeg er dansk :-)
Mikkel Bødker King Diamond
There’s something so beautiful, melancholy, and haunting about this snippet of music that really does beckon you. I can’t even imagine how complicated that instrument is to play.
This is my favorite instrument, and this is how it should be played. Please, please record more.
I'm so glad she's so proud of and keeping alive her heritage. Being stunningly beautiful doesn't hurt either.
absolutely gorgeous- the music and Myrkur
As someone who loves hurdy gurdys and owns a violin, i feel a deep attraction to that instrument.
The combination of the deep, modal harmonies of the nyckelharpa and her clear voice touch parts of me I never knew existed.❤
Listening to that just took me back like 2 lifetime's, very beautiful
Сразу можно ставить саундтреком для фильма про средневековых рыцарей.😀👍Какой удивительный инстумент.А девушка красавица,как из старинной сказки.👱♀️
We need this magick...
ja
When she starts singing it goes straight through my soul...
I really want a longer version of this!
Before i pass away, i would like to keep this music with me. I feel this deeply.❤
I could watch/listen to this on repeat all day, every day, for the rest of my life.
When she started singing I've searched for angels here in my room.
wasn't sure what I was listening to but as soon as she starting singing I got cold chills .. beautifully awesome 👌
Kaer Morhen is my city.
Toussaint is my city
skellig is my city
skyrim is my city
@@Bambim8 you realize skrim was is a country in elder scrolls right there no city called skyrim in skyrim.
@@lifewithchuckie562 Kaer Morhen, Toussaint or Skellig aren't cities either.
Ohh this is so so beautiful! Can't get enough of these videos in nature, just Nyckelharpa and Voice.. so pure 🤍🍃
Charmingly. I would listen to this instrument and this voice forever.
I got chills running down my arms ~ soon as she started singing✨
Gorgeous voice & presence!
It's awesome to have Scandinavian roots, very proud of it
I’m black and I have German roots does that count?
@@ManMan-ko7ll you dont need to share the same roots to enjoy and connect with any type of music :)
Buttered Toast Thank you.👍🏾
@@ManMan-ko7ll no.
@Forgan Mreeman fuck off there is not a fucking culture or race ticket for listening to music. Thats literally for what culture serves, for sharing and learning.
You cant privatice culture
This speaks to me in a spiritual way..
So true... same for me.
@MP_Horizoter Remove that banner you are a disgrace for us nordics. Þü ert Svín bóndi!
abdurrahim kınıklı Sweden has no business with you
im sorry to break it to you but we screwed natural selection up, we idiot proofed everything and now the idiots continue to live on and our entire evolution is fucked
@@abdurrahimknkl1860 Fuck off, muslim.
This takes me back to a time that I dont come from 💕
I'm Scottish and I really felt this beautiful music
I am a Norwegian in America and absolutely loving this. I can hear it in my soul ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm a fan from Philippines...more song please
I can't understand the song but I feel the emotions. Love it💕
Herregud din röst är så fin, den snörper ihop hjärtat!
Most Beautiful & Magnificent, God Bless Beautiful !!!
This is so magical and enchanting at the same time i'm feeling that i am lost and wandering happily in the dark woods like a lost mountain spirit running and dancing on the wind and the branches because of her enchanting magnificient voice
this is so beautiful it makes me wanna cry
Incredible. I sure do wish I knew the words to this awesome song.
You shall provide the sound track for my life, surly for the next several days. Prayerfully the words are blessing's and not curses, lol.
Thank you and nice to meet cha!
Comment from Dio Brando :)
here you have all 11 verses in old swedish
1
det var två ädela konunga barn
som lova varandra sin tro.
Och den som då skulle svika
skulle leva i stor oro
2
det var en gammal trollekärng
som hörde på deras tal,
den kärlek som jag vill åtskilja,
om jag får leva den dag
3
Hertingen lade sig i sundet och sam
och böljan slog under hans bröst,
slockna då elden ur lyktan,
som hertingen eftersam.
4
Och jungfrun hon frågar sin fader råd
allt vid den lilla grönån.
Ger ni mig lov spassera gå
allt vid den lilla grönån?
5
Nog ger jag dig lov spassera gå,
allt vid den lilla grönån.
Väck upp din yngsta broder,
han kan väl med dig gå.
6
Vad skall min yngsta broder dit göra,
han kan sig så litet förstå,
han skjuter bort alla små fåglar,
som bredvid de vägarna gå.
7.
Och jungfrun gick spassera gå
allt vid den lilla grönån.
Där fick hon se en fiskare,
som fiskade allt med sin båt
8
God dag, god dag, ni fiskare,
god dag uti er båt,
har ni sett något välboret lik
har legat i böljan blå?
9
Silkesstickad voro hans strumpor,
gullspända voro hans skor;
och jag ej annat tyckte,
att icke liket dit log
10
Jungfrun sköt gullringar av sitt finger,
gullkedjan av sin hals
och gav åt en liten fiskare,
som förde bådena fram.
11
Häls hem till fader och moder
och mina syskon små,
att jag dricker mitt bröllop i floder
och sover på hertingens arm.
Thank you!!!
Maybe you also have chords for this song?
vicki crofoot There were two noble kings who promised each other their faith, and those who were to be deceived should live in great concern. Best I could do using google translate.
+Larissa Jadan I'm usually decent at figuring out chords by ear. If I take the time to figure them out, will you be back to get them here? I ask because many times people will post a comment but not log in to YTube for months or just never respond.
Basically, I'm saying, that I won't take the time if my return response is to never be read by you.
If you'll be back to read, I'll work on discovering them (the chords) and post back.
Search Två ädela konungabarn from user nordictrad. He plays this song on the guitar.
My heart is broken. Awesome
Hello from Turkey, long time before I forget the name of this great artist that I listen to. I've been looking for about 5 hours. and finally found it. Thank you.
one of the most mournfully gorgeous sounds in existence. Spanning the spectrum of vibes perfectly
We need a full version of this.
Studio version is not the same. I can't hear the nature, wind, birds, river makes it unique...
Fantastisk spilt! Ganske spirituel
lyd.
Beautiful culture! Love from Turkey. Long live!
Your country is shit
@@banzaii4422 If you dont have anything positive to say never miss a good opportunity to shut up
@@anders9646 lol ive been there what else
Thank you Myrkur for preserving our nordic culture in such an amazing way. 😎👍💪
sound reminds me of eseraj or dildraba of India, .......powerful and captivating Myrkur
Close your eyes and it's some far off fantasyland, the last of the sun's light fading away gently. The flames are flickering in the distance in the sea from the funeral pyre of an old wise Viking elder, as it swims away in that boat. There are so many stars in the night sky, constellations you've never seen, and there's some unknown fear some unknown omen in the air. There's a storm coming.. brewing in the distance, you can hear the faint rumblings of the thunder and rain, like a warning, a premonition.. you take slow steps, your feet almost noiseless on the soft green grass swayed by the breeze and the cold kisses your cheeks. You can feel the drift of the scent in air. He must be getting close.
You have to go. You must.
It's going to get dark soon. You must set off before nightfall.
The dark will keep you safe. The dark will keep you protected.
You must go.
OH MY ODIN this is beautiful
I have dream of one day making a movie about Charlse the 12th of Sweden with the opening scene showing him and his army staring over the russina wasteland with the nyckleharpa playing in the background. It would be a "the king" (netflix) type movie but I think it would be epic especially with the interesting life Charles lived.
This instrument never fails to send chills down my spine, coupled with your ethereal voice. So hauntingly beautiful.
What is the instrument called?
@@Echo32xIt's a Nyckelharpa (or in literal translation terms, key *nyckel* harpa *harp* used since the 1300's here. 🙂
Kjære Myrkur tyssen takk for alle veldig godt og vanskelig sangen !
Ha det bra !
I feel like I can see Viking ships appearing in the fog, making their way towards the mainlands..
This is a song about noble children.
Adorei a melodia, muito especial.
Just love it.
Naturally beautiful.....and so is the music.
Absolutely beautiful! Why did you stop?