Einar Selvik is absolutely amazing, both as a singer and a composer! A just want to thank him for the soulhealing music he creates!

The beginning of this song (not sure about the war-like section after) is lyrically a segment from the Norse poem Vóluspá, the very popular poem about a Vólva (a witch essentially) who tells Odinn and the rest of the gods in Ásgard their fates, which eventually leads to the passages we know as the prophecy of Ragnarok. Wardruna has the full version of this song (titled Vóluspá) on their Skál album, which was released in 2018. The war-like section after was used as part of his composition for the History channel's TV show Vikings. His song Helvegen, a song from their Runaljod - Yggdrasil album and a skaldic version on their Skáld album, was also featered in the Vikings TV show when funerals take place. This is because Helvegen is about an individual's path to Valhól (Valhalla) and leaving their legacy behind for future generations. Wardruna is a fantastic group and I've been listening to them for about 5 years now. My family on my mom's side is dominately Scandinavian (mostly Norwegian, Icelandic and Danish) so anything that has musical roots from there is always so powerful for me. Thank you so much for those who recommend Norse music and thank you Beth for your reactions to them :).

That guy used to be the drummer for the Black Metal band Gorgoroth..............

The reason why he's singing with his mouth almost closed is because of the phonetic on the old Norse (futhark), he's performance is absolutely on point

"Faun - Odin (feat. Einar Selvik)" One of my All-Time-Favorites with him :3

This men is a true skald (the poets and musicians of Scandinavian tradition)! And that means being able to tell a story, a saga... Einar is able to transmit this and much more. So happy you reacted to this video! I will suggest one more Wardruna/Einar video where you can still see their former singer Gaahl... Something of their early career, "Wardruna - Dagr (Live)" or "Wardruna - Kauna (Live at Incubate 2009)". Damn, it's been ten years...

Wouldn't want to hear this as an Englishman during the 800's.

I’m from Sweden and every time I hear these types of songs I feel connected with my ancestors, I feel whole again.

His voice.... I had to cry. Love his music since 1st day of Vikings! Greetings from germany :)

Please do Fehu (acoustic) - Einar Selvik and Ivar Bjornson

Music like that will drag emotion out of every note and will quench your soul and speak to your heart in a language spoken like a empathetic word.

I felt so stupid getting teary-eyed every time I hear this, there are so much emotions in this piece. It's wonderful and I am glad you liked it too. Everyone around me seems to not understand this music...

I think something in this music touched her Warlike ginger soul. There's no raiding party like a ginger highlander raiding party.

The instriment Einar is playing is a Kravik lyre , from a place called Kravik in Norway . A instrument found in Norway is dated back to the year 1300 but experts believe that the vikings had a type of Kravik lyre.

I saw him live a couple years ago, he's even better in person! His voice is mesmerising 😍

Fantastic reaction Beth, probably my favourite from you so far! Einar's music is straight magic, wether it's with Wardruna, Faun, Ivar Bjørnson, Eivør or a solo performance..

I think you've gotten the entire description so incredibly accurate. It's a highly emotional song of pain, passion, betrayal … it's been one of my favourite of Einar's performances. thank you so much for your interpretation of what was happening!

I loved this, and it made me all teared up. So emotional, goosebumps and shivers along my spine. Loved your reaction Beth, love your personality, you seem to be the kind of person one would be happy to have as a friend.

Helvegen (with Einar Selvig and Aurora) live is beyond this world.

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I love the way you react to music, so simple yet informative and you dont disturb the original video. Also i'm a huge fan of Einar and Wardruna, but this was the first time i heard this and i genuinely cried a bit, so powerful!

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH for this Beth, I was one of those people requesting this and I listen to this at least once a week. Is absolutely powerful.

Amazing performance. One of my favorites

Wardruna is so addicting like the mystery of Norse mythology! This live makes my goosebumps going up and down like some waves!

Beth, you are by far my favorite vocal coach on KZfaq. I love how you break down and explain how the singers accomplish what they do.

I want Einar Selvik to score a Dragon Age game.

Wow, the whole ensemble was excellent. He's got this contrasting sort of presence that still works. And that cellist: she's got a real flair for dramatic presentation. Couldn't help but notice whenever she had one of the sudden pauses and all but whipped the bow away, posing.

Wardruna - Voluspá Try this with clean vocal, you'll be amazed of his clean, tranced vocal !

One of my favorite songs ever! He is amazing! Get goosebumps every time!

and Gorgoroth let this man play the drums for 4 years xD

I really love music like this but I enjoy watching Ms Guo. At times you see her stand there with her eyes closed, just being in the moment feeling the music and mood. She is living the music! I think that is awesome to watch. Many musicians often sit and wait to play their part. Always loved that Einar had to come out of his music.. he was living in it as well. It was no performance, he was in the moment totally! Awesome to see people surrender to music like that

Please do "Odin" by Faun and Einar Selvik (the live version)

I absolutely love the way you interpret the way people sing. I love your channel.

Such an amazing review and reaction! I truly enjoy how easily you combine your logical assessment of a singer’s ability with your emotional reaction to their performance. As a side note, I loved discovering that you have a few tattoos! Thank you for doing what you do. You make the world a smaller, better place.

I've heard this piece sooo many times, but damn every time I get teary eyes and full body goosebumps that come in waves. As if I'm washed away by them. As if my soul leaves my body and reaches places I can't even imagine. This is unlike anything else ever experienced while listening to music.

Everytime i listen to his work I just feel such emotion and connected to this primal feeling id say its spiritual

Was on a consert last summer and now in the beginning of December. Wardruna is something else. Einar actually studied norse runes. And the most impressive show ever. Felt like you find your ancestors in you when you feel the music.

I get goosebumps every time I hear this, without fail. Sometimes I just tear up. It's crazy powerful. Thanks for another awesome react video. Heill Óðinn.

Yours are my favorite vocal reactions, you are so genuine! And you don't stop the song frequently, unless you have to really explain something xoxo!

Always get goosebumps watching Einar live, especially with an orchestra behind him. Love it!

Loved you reaction. To use one's voice effectively is a true skill. Not from a musical background but I've been fascinated by vocals since I developed a fondness for opera, lo, these many years. My exposure to cultures, in my travels, tore down my 'traditionalist' opinions on music, and opened the gates to an appreciation of the huge vista of vocal styles out there. To hear an unfamiliar song or composition, I realised, is to open the door to learning. Once I understood the nature of the music of a 'foreign' people I started to appreciate the history of that culture. Beth, it is such a delight to hear feedback and appraisal from someone skilled in voice and music. I immediately get much of what you describe, from years of reading voice-training guides, (Cecilia Bartoly among them), and applying the principles. I have both Scots and Scandihooligan ancestry, btw, and trad. Celtic/Norse lyric seems to resonate instantly. Like that tuning fork that hums in sympathy. Personally? I'm not all surprised that you show such avid dedication to and interest in the voice. Your colouring and hair is a direct line to the the Norse influence over the Celtic race memory. Both were/are (I'd guess you know) predominantly oral in recording history and recounting of stories. You would fit in without a hitch at the court of Harald Fairhair 700 yrs ago, as court musician.

Love this song, have watched you break it down more times than I could count lol. Einar has an amazing voice and spectacular control

Your comments and reactions were spot on. I have felt, along with every one else I'm sure these strongly conveyed emotions from his magnificent songs and voice. But your elaborations were a great addition! Cheers! 👍

Thanks for the discovery. This was awesome.

Tina Guo working the cello in this? That just makes this song even more epic!

Great to see and hear, almost feel, your reactions.

Einar voice Is amazing He sings to the true Gods and pulls peoples inner strength to the surface, I feel Einar Is a messenger of the gods.

The beginning part is from a song called Voluspa. The middle is called Battle of Brothers, featured in the second season of Vikings. These two songs stir up the viking inside of me

This is fantastic and your reaction is great.

I’m seeing him November, can’t wait!

I fell in love with einar and wardruna after seeing this video, it really does pack a bunch when it comes to emotions. I adore!!

Thank you for doing these I love Scandinavian music

The orchestra and Choir adds fantasically... Fantastic

One of my most favorite pieces!

I've seen Einar live twice and he puts so much energy into his vocals I'm surprised he doesn't just drop once the song is over.

Cool! I've been trying to get people to react to this for a while now.

this is great! thank you for the comedy relief.

god this song makes me tense my jaw in agony. its SO heart filled.

There’s a lot of songs like that throughout the show “Vikings” which this was recorded for

Great performance all around

❤️ Wardruna's songs with an army of musicians. Battle with hearts and musical notes. That is mystical. Even "Raido" from Wardruna 💕

Pretty awesome, thank you Beth..

Beth you should check out his videos. Love his voice ans performances. Havent heard this kind of talent in a long time. Listen to him everyday

I've seen him live several times now. Great singer

Thank you for viewing this ! 🌱 And besides Einars voice..those instrumentals are beyond this world !! That celliost ! 5:07 is my fave. Visceral indeed!

I always appreciate you doing vids on my native music. At least you can find the beauty and power in it's harmony.

Have you ever heard about Luc Arbogast? He is singing later medieval music (similar to Einar just later period) with a twist and if you never heard of him, your jaw will probably drop on the floor :) Luc Arbogast - Vox Clamantis

Good morning & greetings from FLA USA. What a great way to start the day "The best part of waking up is Beth Roars in your cup" ;)

I had the honour to watch him perform with his band Wardruna and it was marvelous. He has the ability to seduce the crowd and make you understand what every song is about just by the way he sings.We were left speechless.

I saw people talking about this in the comments of the Aurora/Wardruna video and watched it then. Still made me cry the second time watching this reaction lol

Beautiful song

Love ya Beth!! 💕

Now you’re getting it!! He does a great version of Fehu live and I think you should give it a listen

I love that you do all sorts of different artists, not just pop singers. Sure, Billie Eilish sounds neat and all, but it's awesome to see all these other super talented singers get some time with you, too!

Lmao I just suggested Wardruna on her recent video but realised she posted this. Super happy

I am lucky enough to have seen Einar/Wardruna a few times, and it is truly mesmerising. Have a look at my videos from his small and intimate performance in Oxford Cathederal earlier this year, a truly wonderful experience. I was very taken by your comments about Einar being entranced as he performs. I think this is actually very valid, he does pretty much channel the Gods as her performs I think.

one of the best musicians

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Wardruna it’s actually something amazing and ingenious thing that happened in Scandinavian folk music. I am delighted with what I hear. Every time I get goosebumps, his music is so good. I discovered some more interesting projects such as Heilung, Dunheim and others. But Wardruna and Einar in my heart forever comes first.

I could listen to Einar sing all day long.

What a fantastic international collaboration.

"You can feel it like he's just come out of a trance..." Okay, so I wasn't the only one that felt that way about when he finished this song. Like the applause of the audience snapped him out of some fugue state where his mind was almost in communion with whatever gods or ancestors may have been listening.

If i may give one suggestion. You're gonna love this song by Kaunan. It's called Vallåt. Featuring Einar Selvik and Maria Franz from Heilung.

It gets me a bit teary eyed as well everytime!

Right to my soul.

Whoooaaa, that's Tina Guo on electric cello, there! She's AWESOME. That fanboy moment aside, this whole thing is fantastic. The dynamics, the vocal arrangements, the intensity, it's all there and I'm loving it!

(song of durin -clamavi de profundis ) please check out this song it’s so amazing you gonna love it I promise

I love how enthuastic you are about this music Beth! It's my favorite music other than Five Finger Death Punch.

I heard this as a solo and honestly found it more impressive than with the orchestra.

You should check out Dir en Grey's Vinushka official uncensored subtitled video. The music is beautiful and the clip is very nice too. It speaks to your soul.

Holy shit! That's also the epic Tina Guao on the cello. Amazing

I can listen to Beth roar all day!

The Best reaction to this song, hail to the Beth :)

I had a great opportunity to hear Einar live nad it was totally amazing. His voice and the way he uses it awakens something... primordial? :) Also, I recommend checking Heilung.

Watched him at redrocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. He is beautiful

You have to remember that they talk with a closed mouth as well. They speak with a stiff tongue. If you listen to his other music you can hear him say OK and it’s said completely different from how we would say it. It’s very interesting.

I know absolutely nothing about this type of music. It almost looked like Marco Hietala from Nightwish on a wide shot!!! Very cool, great video. Thanks Beth. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🇨🇦

More please! Einar Selvik has such an incredible powerful voice. Also, Wardruna are amazing. Do you think this style of music resonates more with certain people because of their ancestral background? Like how certain habits and DNA can be passed down through generations. Is it possible that certain music is the same way? Any chance for you to revisit Heilung?

The battle in the background is a battle between Ragnar and his brother Rollo in the show vikings, in the show are more hyped up metal version was used

Well, Völuspa is a prophecy about Ragnarök, the Battle of the End, that's why you felt battle vibes :)