the lines about her mothers dyslexia made me cry as someone who has dyslexia. turning it into some sort of super power of creating language rather than a handicap. utterly gorgeous and moving
As much as I want you to react to Vespertine next….Medulla should be next. Just how excited you were for the acapella moments, child, hold on to your seat.
I love every single song in Björk's Fossora Album. I've been listening to it over and over again since the launch. One of the songs I keep replaying the most is Freefall.
I like when Björk is dark and stringy. Vulnicura is my favorite because of that deep dark emotion. But slowly Fossora y becoming a real good album of her. It has everything I love about her, nice touches, dark, good vocals, emotion, industrial beats, I used a part of a song for an Instagram story an people told me they felt annoyed. It is a really good album. By the way, the whole mushroom thing is because mushrooms can grow in almost any ground/surface/even plastic. Also, they're part of decomposition of corpses, so yeah, it's about the life coming from death. I'm not sure, but most certainly, she is aware that mushrooms are important for the environment, they communicate and send nutrients between trees and their roots, which is interesting and pretty much on Björk lyrics. I read that both, Sorrowful Ground and Ancestress (as you know) are about her mother. Sorrowful Ground was written when her mother was sick, she was a nihilistic so that's why Björk mentions it. Then Ancestress was written after she died, she said it was something she would like to said about her during her funeral but in song form. Really cool.
I was speechless when I first listened to it. I didn't love her last two albums only really a few songs, but this one clicked immediately. I cried. It's magical and like I'm in that little fungal city. I agree the concept and how everything connects is just so beautiful. Not many artists make one of their best albums at that age, but Björk is an exception. I agree that if you love the acapella you should listen to Medulla next, which is all voice no instruments!
That was such a treat, I hadn't heard the album yet - I listened to a track then jumped back to share your reaction. Thank you for putting this out so quickly! It was nice to have someones hot take on this while I was listening too.❤
You shall listen Medulla. It is 90% acapella album. And it is amazing. No one had done something like it before . There's even a documentary about the process of creation. She got to sing a song of this album, called Oceanía, on the 2004 Sidney Olympic games opening.
if you like how she experiments with vocals on this- you will looooove Medulla . it’s incredible and there is a behind the scenes documentary on youtube.
Amazing reaction, PLEASE react to biophilia,production wise it is the most complex and experimental of them all, they even used a plasma ball as an instrument for a song
I looooved this video, you completely understood the album and its complex arrangement of beautiful motifs! One thing really cool about this, is that Björk's mom was known as an environmental activist, that's why Björk talks about her rebellious nature, and it comes all together with Björk's love for nature! ❤️❤️❤️
Bjork also said her mum never liked anything to sound perfect, it should sound raw with mistakes they make things real. Thats why Bjork includes original vocals, original sounds walking on the rocks and snow and hires choirs that arent perfected.
I love your Björk journey !! When you asked for recs at the beginning I immediately thought of Medulla because it is so slept on; then I see all the comments about it and I’m thrilled. Volta is one of the more outgoing albums that is also slept on - it’s Powerful!! And of course Vespertine if you want to feel enveloped in Love. For me there is nothing better than Björk singing with a choir 💓 This album is still settling into my soul. I think “Her Mother’s House” is one of the most beautiful songs to exist. Atopos wakes me up brilliantly and Ovule & Freefall are perfectly mature & playful at the same time. Björk said she is better than ever at string arrangements now. I think your descriptions of “cinematic” and astonishing are perfect!!
From your reactions to certain moments, oh boy, you should react to Medúlla! It’s her album that is 99% made with human voices only. It’s surprising how much variety she managed to cram in there. Acapella, choir, screams, whispers, whistles, even “electronic” bangers with beatboxers, distorted voice samples, etc. It’s incredible.
Interesting factoid: Allow was originally planned for her previous album, Utopia. The song didn't reach it's completed form until after the album was released, though. I don't know for sure, but Freefall feels like a similar story with the album before that, Vulnicura.
I've heard people feeling scared with the darkest tracks in the album. Maybe I'm weird, but the dark tones did not scare me. Anyways, the album is a masterpiece. She's a genius composer. If you are going for more Björk albums, just know that her discography is a journey that has a certain continuity. Her albums are all connected. In that sense, I would recommend that you go for "Debut" next and enjoy the journey. But suggesting to go for "Medulla" next also makes sense, if you enjoy acappella and beat boxing 👍
You should also listen to Selma Songs, the album from the movie Dancer in the Dark, which is also very old distorted Hollywood sound. But if you love Acapella you are going to lose your shit for Medúlla.
if you like the acapella elements, you'll LOVE Medulla - it's made entirely with her voice there are 0 instruments on the record it's really fantastic Vespertine you will also love (her best imo) because of the micro-beats used across the record
Her best, most listenable album since Volta (2007). I enjoy 10/13 songs. So cinematic. 19:20 the music video in a nutshell Skip/cut: Sorrowful Soil, Victimhood, & Fagurt Er Í Fjörðum (interlude). Keep the rest. 6:12 I feel like this is what Bjork had been doing since Biophilia (2011). Her music was becoming increasingly abstract and atmospheric with an insular disregard for listenability. After three extremely experimental albums (each with a small handful of accessible tracks), Bjork finally returned to something with more a discernable structure.
You have wonderful musical instincts. I only note that bjork doesn't relate to "industrial" sounds in the typical way. A through line of her career has been wresting organic sonic texture from digital machines, a rave for her is very nature oriented. Once you understand that her music hits different
Freefall , Atopos , Allow , Victimhood and Ancestress are for me the best Songs of this record. But the Vulinura Album from 2015 is so much better, Utopia too.
the lines about her mothers dyslexia made me cry as someone who has dyslexia. turning it into some sort of super power of creating language rather than a handicap. utterly gorgeous and moving
Such a beautiful comment ❤️
As much as I want you to react to Vespertine next….Medulla should be next. Just how excited you were for the acapella moments, child, hold on to your seat.
I was thinking the same thing ❤
Sometimes i think i was born to admire bjork
She was just born to be admired.
Medulla will drive you insane , one of the most unique and creative albums ever . Not for everyone but it’s a masterpiece .
She has a new podcast where She talks about the creation and meaning of her albums. It’s called Bjork: Sonic Symbolism. It is really great.
Sindri is her son, he did the vocal arrangements and sang too. The final track has her daughter singing with her.
For Ancestress
Her daughter’s (Isabella) riff in that song nearly put me into hysterics…… that girl can sing 😢😮😅. She did so well supporting her mother’s voice.
19:20 "Sounds like a ceremony, doesn't it?" -- so spot on! You need to react to this music video.
Atopos: 3:20
Ovule: 7:05
Mycelia: 11:51
Sorrowful Soil: 14:09
Ancestress: 19:01
Fagurt er í Fjörðum: 26:23
Victimhood: 27:48
Allow: 31:49
Fungal City: 36:09
Trölla-gabba: 41:10
Freefall: 43:03
Fossora: 47:22
Her mothers house: 52:35
Aaaah thank you❤️
Your face during victimhood was exactly how I felt, where is this going?/
Björk is a goddess. She does what she will. Most of the time it resonates with someone. The greatest Icelandic artist, without doubt.
I love every single song in Björk's Fossora Album. I've been listening to it over and over again since the launch. One of the songs I keep replaying the most is Freefall.
Your reactions and insights are beautiful!
I like when Björk is dark and stringy. Vulnicura is my favorite because of that deep dark emotion. But slowly Fossora y becoming a real good album of her. It has everything I love about her, nice touches, dark, good vocals, emotion, industrial beats, I used a part of a song for an Instagram story an people told me they felt annoyed. It is a really good album.
By the way, the whole mushroom thing is because mushrooms can grow in almost any ground/surface/even plastic. Also, they're part of decomposition of corpses, so yeah, it's about the life coming from death. I'm not sure, but most certainly, she is aware that mushrooms are important for the environment, they communicate and send nutrients between trees and their roots, which is interesting and pretty much on Björk lyrics.
I read that both, Sorrowful Ground and Ancestress (as you know) are about her mother. Sorrowful Ground was written when her mother was sick, she was a nihilistic so that's why Björk mentions it. Then Ancestress was written after she died, she said it was something she would like to said about her during her funeral but in song form. Really cool.
I grew up with Sugar Cubes. You need to start there. Her journey is immeasurable. She's one of the most amazing creatures on this planet.
I was speechless when I first listened to it. I didn't love her last two albums only really a few songs, but this one clicked immediately. I cried. It's magical and like I'm in that little fungal city. I agree the concept and how everything connects is just so beautiful. Not many artists make one of their best albums at that age, but Björk is an exception. I agree that if you love the acapella you should listen to Medulla next, which is all voice no instruments!
That was such a treat, I hadn't heard the album yet - I listened to a track then jumped back to share your reaction. Thank you for putting this out so quickly! It was nice to have someones hot take on this while I was listening too.❤
Let's go! Love her new album so much! :) You should listen to Vulnicura and Medulla! :))
You are adorable and this is one of my top 3 bjork’s albums.
"is she a mother? yes she does" 😹
Baby your crying breaks my heart
Im so happy you enjoyed this album!! Thank you for reacting 🥰
You shall listen Medulla. It is 90% acapella album. And it is amazing. No one had done something like it before . There's even a documentary about the process of creation. She got to sing a song of this album, called Oceanía, on the 2004 Sidney Olympic games opening.
Athens Olympics*
if you like how she experiments with vocals on this- you will looooove Medulla . it’s incredible and there is a behind the scenes documentary on youtube.
Amazing reaction, PLEASE react to biophilia,production wise it is the most complex and experimental of them all, they even used a plasma ball as an instrument for a song
My favorite! ❤
Love the album and your analysis of it! You crying to Ancestress was so real hahaha
Probably cried like 5 times throughout this! ❤ Great video
Love the reaction
Love the "The Gods We Can Touch", "Red", "Hold The Girl" albums on the back 😍
❤️🧡🖤
I looooved this video, you completely understood the album and its complex arrangement of beautiful motifs!
One thing really cool about this, is that Björk's mom was known as an environmental activist, that's why Björk talks about her rebellious nature, and it comes all together with Björk's love for nature! ❤️❤️❤️
Bjork also said her mum never liked anything to sound perfect, it should sound raw with mistakes they make things real. Thats why Bjork includes original vocals, original sounds walking on the rocks and snow and hires choirs that arent perfected.
I agree with the other commenters. Based on what you said here you definitely should listen to medulla next.
I love your Björk journey !! When you asked for recs at the beginning I immediately thought of Medulla because it is so slept on; then I see all the comments about it and I’m thrilled. Volta is one of the more outgoing albums that is also slept on - it’s Powerful!! And of course Vespertine if you want to feel enveloped in Love. For me there is nothing better than Björk singing with a choir 💓 This album is still settling into my soul. I think “Her Mother’s House” is one of the most beautiful songs to exist. Atopos wakes me up brilliantly and Ovule & Freefall are perfectly mature & playful at the same time. Björk said she is better than ever at string arrangements now. I think your descriptions of “cinematic” and astonishing are perfect!!
MØTHER BJÖRK IS BACK
queen of music
I love your reactions!
From your reactions to certain moments, oh boy, you should react to Medúlla! It’s her album that is 99% made with human voices only. It’s surprising how much variety she managed to cram in there. Acapella, choir, screams, whispers, whistles, even “electronic” bangers with beatboxers, distorted voice samples, etc. It’s incredible.
I loooooove your reactions , you understand music & such a great host too 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Interesting factoid: Allow was originally planned for her previous album, Utopia. The song didn't reach it's completed form until after the album was released, though. I don't know for sure, but Freefall feels like a similar story with the album before that, Vulnicura.
Seeing her live tomorrow in Perth, Western Australia, and I am absolutely excited 💕👏🏽
I already wrote it but now knowing you love choir/acapella music, please listen to Medúlla.
You will thank me!
I cried with you when you read the lyrics to Ancestress - big hug and much love to you
26:28 IM DYING LMAO
I said the same thing
You's probably be obsessed with Medulla lol, also Vespertine is amazing i hope you can listen to it soon!
also biophilia, that’s and it has an awesome concept
You should react to Medulla! Its almost entirely acapella!
What about fever ray first album?
Can you make a reaction rewiew of it as soon as possible?
I am so curious about how you'd react.
Its a masterpiece
I've heard people feeling scared with the darkest tracks in the album. Maybe I'm weird, but the dark tones did not scare me. Anyways, the album is a masterpiece. She's a genius composer. If you are going for more Björk albums, just know that her discography is a journey that has a certain continuity. Her albums are all connected. In that sense, I would recommend that you go for "Debut" next and enjoy the journey. But suggesting to go for "Medulla" next also makes sense, if you enjoy acappella and beat boxing 👍
vespertine next! its a gorgeous album from start to finish!
if ur into a capella you NEED to listen to medulla
Can't wait for your reaction to Medúlla
Pls react to vespertine next!!
Thisssss
THIS
THIS
THIS
THIS
You would definitely love Medulla
You should also listen to Selma Songs, the album from the movie Dancer in the Dark, which is also very old distorted Hollywood sound. But if you love Acapella you are going to lose your shit for Medúlla.
Actually react to Medulla next
Medulla Björk 🖤 voices
Yes, I agree with everybody's comments here!
You should try listening to Medulla!!! What a fascinating album!!
Great reaction. Give TR/ST a listen. A good song to start is Sulk or self titled debut or Joyland album.
well, i’ve seen the video now and i think that you should go this way
medúlla
vespertine
post
debut
biophilia (with documetary)
etc
if you like the acapella elements, you'll LOVE Medulla - it's made entirely with her voice there are 0 instruments on the record it's really fantastic
Vespertine you will also love (her best imo) because of the micro-beats used across the record
Please react to Vulnicura next
Her best, most listenable album since Volta (2007). I enjoy 10/13 songs. So cinematic.
19:20 the music video in a nutshell
Skip/cut: Sorrowful Soil, Victimhood, & Fagurt Er Í Fjörðum (interlude). Keep the rest.
6:12 I feel like this is what Bjork had been doing since Biophilia (2011). Her music was becoming increasingly abstract and atmospheric with an insular disregard for listenability. After three extremely experimental albums (each with a small handful of accessible tracks), Bjork finally returned to something with more a discernable structure.
If you want something to connect to emotionally you NEED to react to Black Lake
I have!! It's on my "Bjork recommended songs from the comments" vid
Please react to Shygirl’s album Nymph, I think you could really enjoy it
Salyu x salyu is an amazing aCapella type album. So so good. You should listen!! Very reminiscent of mycelia
I adore SalyuXSalyu omg, never though of someone else talking about it.
@@nomi.hagen. me either! I really don’t think they are known where I live unfortunately!
someone knowing salyu x salyu is beyond me😭😭 ur so niche for that
@@slushie8066 😆😆
Bjork just reinvented the smurfs! They also live under mushrooms. Maybe she's a Smurf turned human?
Lol reaction to Mycelia was so over the top, dude is gonna be floored by Medulla
Since you loved Mycelia and the way ot constructs around the voice samples, you should definitely listen to Pripyat by Marina Herlop
lots if a cappella on medulla if you're into that
aaaah you shoooould listen to vespertine, post and debut
Magic mushrooms
react to medulla!!
Please react to Vulnicura and Utopia, those three albums are a trilogy! You will love them! Pleaseeeeeeee. 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
Listen to Medulla… I’ll say nothing more.
react to medulla ❤️
Fossora,atopos, ovule,ancestress, freefall are my favorite songs on this album, however i still don't quite understand the rest lol...
Mate please dive into bat for lashes back catalogue if you like bjork and kate bush
Please listen and react to new release from Björk ft Rosalia. ORAL .
reacts to Gloria Groove LADY LESTE album
You have wonderful musical instincts. I only note that bjork doesn't relate to "industrial" sounds in the typical way. A through line of her career has been wresting organic sonic texture from digital machines, a rave for her is very nature oriented. Once you understand that her music hits different
Please do yourself a favor and react to Medulla next
Please react to "Deacon", serpentwithfeet's album 🤎
Freefall is the best
In Victimhood she is calling out cancel-culture.
you should react to post and homogenic albums, that are easier to hear and enjoy
MEDÚLLA
I have heard that Victimhood is her anti-cancel culture anthem. Makes sense to me. She is calling out how people revel in victimhood too much.
Freefall , Atopos , Allow , Victimhood and Ancestress are for me the best Songs of this record. But the Vulinura Album from 2015 is so much better, Utopia too.