And into the rabbit hole we go. Welcome to the Wonderland that is Aurora

Aurora is her not the band, and it's her real name, full name Aurora Aksnes. She was 22 in this performance in Nov 2018, and she will turn 28 in 1-2 days on June 15th, 2024. She just released her 4th album "What Happened To The Heart" 6 days ago on June 7th, and it's currently #10 new album world wide, #8 in the US and #5 in the UK. She is writing all of her music and lyrics, though she is co-writing some songs with different people. She is the high voice in Frozen 2 calling to Elsa, and her music is in many other movies, series and games.

Young girl writes a song about someone who wants to kill her. Churchyard is graveyard. Many of her songs were witten before 18 years old.😊

The person that stated this is Aurora at her peak is out of their mind. Not even close. She just dropped a new Album and it's fantastic. Every album she has is fantastic. She is a very unique and talented Norwegian singer/song writer with tons of great songs. Hopefully you will check out more from her. You'd be missing out if you didn't. I would suggest either "Starvation" music video from the new Album or "Heathens" live VEVO from the last Album. Just remember with Aurora, if you don't like one song, try another, because she has many different songs/styles of music. And yes, Aurora always feels her music. She's fun to watch, and such an interesting and quirky young woman.

Aurora was "forced" to give out a song she was not happy with, Conqueror. Before the next album she told her sisters; If I cant be me, what is the point? So she told her management that if she was forced again she would quit!

Oh boy...off you go. Aurora and The Warning have been my two favorite discoveries in recent times. She's got a massive catalog and the music is all over the map in tempo, genre, mood, etc.

Singer, songwriter, composer, producer. Aurora has been making music since she was 6 years old and has been writing songs since she was 8 years old and it was songs like this one and not children lyrics.

You have found gold. Aurora is a natural multitalented human being with passion and love for the world. She is the most authentic human being in the muaic industry and is never ashamed to be herself as you clearly can see in this performance. Aurora is a self-taught singer (never had singing lessons) she started playing piano at six years old with only hearing the notes and which ones fits eachother the best. She wrote lyrics when she was nine and wrote her most listen song on spotify "runaway" when she was 12 years old. She is writing all her lyrics sometimes with others but not much. She always put all she have in her albums, she write and paint alot to get inspiration from her own mind. She makes a book for each album because she has so much important things she wants to say that she wants to do it the right way. She always produce the songs, with others ofc because she has a clear vision and can feel what the songs needs. Aurora never write about herself only about the real big problems in the world she even make songs and realise it years later when she feels the world need the song the most. She always have something important to tell. She have written about the right to love, the environment problem(which is her biggest passion and inspiration mother earth), mental health for men, how we treat people and about war ect But she dosnt say it in the song but indirect and if you see her interviews she talks about what they mean. She has a incredible mind and her album she just realised "what happend to the heart" she said this: "Through it s precise function and anatomy were not clearly understood, the heart was believed to be the center of the soul. Of intuition. Of emotion and intention. Until we decided these were qualifications of the mind. Emotion overpowered by logic. And with the world being so corrupted by money, power and selfishness you cannot help but ask what happend to the heart?" Aurora is the kind of artist that always is herself, never ashamed, she loves us all, she stands up for people and fight for the world. She brings up the important things in the world, not the crap about boyfriends and shit like that. She creats art and her vocals never ever fail and if it does a little bit she always laugh it out and dosnt get ashamed. I really hope you check aurora more out she saves our souls and makes us better people.

Aurora has been cited by Bllie Eilish as her inspiration to start a singing career. A true story.

People often classify Aurora as pop music, and the music she makes couldn't be further from pop music. She's an experimental/folk/electronic artist. Aurora's music might use some pop elements at times, but she writes, composes, and co-produces all of her own music. You aren't going to look at the credits on an Aurora album and see more than 2 writers, and 3 producers on any one song. That, by default, excludes her from the genre of pop music. Fun Fact: Bjork was in attendance at this concert. Bjork and Aurora are fans of each other.

Murder song 😮❤ live at Is Nobel peace price concert

All her live performances are MAGICAL. She is amazing. Please keep reacting to Aurora. You won't regret it 😉

Aurora is the most authentic person i have ever encountered, she marches to the beat of her own drum and has no fs to give. Aurora doesnt sing the song so much as she lives it as she sings it. Her motions and gestures are unbidden and unconscious and not planned at all. She is emoting the song.

You’ve just discovered the best artist of this generation 💜

I LOVE AROURA❤ The acoustic version of Murder 12345 is SO SO SO good. I also like the live version she did for the noble peace prize concert.

This was the very first song I heard from aurora about 5yrs ago. I absolutely love it still. She just brought out a new album. She's like Ren cause you can't put her in a box stylewise and she sings about important things. Everything she does is good. Please do lots more 😊😊😊❤

AURORA is "A Different Kind Of Human"

Goldmine! I also like the suggestion of Murder Song 54321 at Nobel Prize concert and Through the Eyes of a Child live at Nidarosdomen. Iconic early performances, but there are so many great ones!

Lost in her song... That is the truth, but this is "light version", check out Through the eyes of a child from Nidarosdomen concert or Murder song from the Nobel peace Prize concert. A warning: Aurora might change you if you open up..... ❤

That entire Concert is just Pure Magic, revealing her pure quirk personality, please check out the whole thing. There will be no regret! Aurora Live is untouchable, I think she should be banned from studios, so much more magic live!

she is a phenomenal artist. completely special. It is not possible to get a complete picture of it from one, two, or three tracks. She has hundreds of facets.

Aurora is a goddess, I swear she is Fae! I’ve never seen you so entranced & speechless but Aurora will do that to you. I hadn’t seen this one but I’d love to see you react to more, so worth it.

KEXP is a radio station out of Seattle that has a reputation for supporting artists. Their KZfaq channel is an absolute rabbit hole of amazing bands from all over the world. Don't let the music fool you - "Churchyard" is a terrifying account of domestic violence. "Churchyard" is the area around a church, and in years past (especially in Europe, but also in the US until around 1940 or so) the churchyard was the local graveyard. "Words pointy like arrows, wounds no one can see" = Verbal abuse "He closed all the windows as his anger broke free" = Abusive rage that happens in private, behind closed doors "I will not remember you as somebody nice" is pretty obvious. This is not a nice person. "Please won't you remember me and cry" = "Remember what happened to me - what he DID to me - and cry" "He told me I belong in a churchyard" = "You belong dead" "He told me I could walk away, but I wouldn't get far" = "Walk away from me & I'll kill you" "Tell me how do people know what is hurt, what is love" = Abusers mess with your head so you think the abuse is love

Along with Ren Gill, best contemporary artist. So much to discover with her. Enjoy the journey.

Yes her real name is Aurora Aksnes.

I've been Following you for a long time Zack and I didn't realize you didn't know Aurora I'm so glad we're here😊

Oh my goodness, you've never reacted to Aurora before?? Well hell, I should have suggested her a long time ago then. She's my absolute favorite!

Now you have done great reactions to two of my favorite current artists, Aurora and Ren. Two different sounds/styles of music, but both played and sung from the heart, the mind and the gut! 🌅

Nice reaction! And you're right...she doesn't care about what people think of her, so she's not afraid to try things that people wouldn't normally associate with her "style". Keep checking her music...you'll find some gems there.

My friend the smile on your face listening to this says a million words but Only one word needed for our Queen Aurora GENIUS

Your Analyse of Aurora is spot on. She's like the Honey Badger she don't give a fuck 🤘

Huh, I could have sworn you'd already done an Aurora reaction at some point, but yeah, this is your first! Cool - you're gonna enjoy her. ♥ So many amazing tracks - and she's "like" Ren in that she does official music videos (cool ones!) but then also other versions of the songs/live versions of songs are often mindblowing. My fave of hers for the last while has been her collab with the French singer-songwriter Pomme, "Everything Matters" - the live version is the way to go on that one. (US youtubers sometimes stumble on Pomme's name - it's not "pommay" as though it was Spanish, it's "pum," kinda rhymes with "mum" if you're not putting on a French accent to say it.)

Thank you Zack. Please do more Aurora.

Church yard is a direct translation from grave yard in Swedish, probably in Norwegian too.

5:34 Oh you don't realize how spot on you are with that assumption. I highly recommend watching this whole little live show from KEXP. It's one my personal favorites out of everything that she has out. 6:40 Correct again! 🥰

Aurora is just... Aurora. She doesnt really fit into any genre or box. A lot of dreamy vocals and sad lyrics/subject matters but shes not afraid to mix those with uptempo beats from all genres and make them absolute bangers. Consistent, though, is her passion, emotional connection, and authentic self. A true artist in her own right. This entire set is one of my favorites- cant go wrong! The Nidarosdomen concert is wonderful with a live Orchestra. Any of the live Vevo performances. And her new album... oh man! It's a journey of life love, grief, growth, anger, rage, and sadness. Starvation and The Blade are my current favorites but i love the whole thing!

Great reaction, had to subscribe for this👍 Aurora is my favourite artist, she’s absolutely amazing in every single way😍 “‘It Happened Quiet’ and ‘Churchyard’ - which is about someone that is stronger… a grown up with a child, a teacher with a student - someone that takes advantage of their power and uses it in the wrong way. It’s inspired by domestic violence.” AURORA “In my more delusional stories like ‘It Happened Quiet’ and ‘Churchyard’, the victim comes back to haunt the one that hurt them.” AURORA Churchyard is the same as graveyard/cemetery. Hope to see more of her on your channel👍🥰

Hello. great reaction. welcome to the Aurora family. I have an open playlist on my page with her live performances. the most successful recordings are meticulously collected there. choose in any order

Is this spell casting? I think it is

Great reaction! The best live performance Ive ever seen is from Aurora at this same venue. All is soft inside Live at KEXP is awesome!

You did a dead on description of Aurora😂

Welcome to the Aurora rabbit hole. I loved watching the smile creep across your face as the song progressed. Aurora feels everything, she lives every moment of songs and becomes the music. Aurora is magical.

Check out her last album and her new album. Excellent music with a message and true artistry. ❤

I love seeing auroras first reactions because in the beginning you see them just kinda confused and unsure if what they are hearing and watching, but as the video continues their faces just changes and you start to see a smile, their eyes begin to shine and you can see how they are slowly just falling in love with her. It's quiet interesting. Welcome to the aurora world, you are just scratching the surface, she is a musical genius and just an interesting and amazing human being overall!

❤ welcome to a better world stay safe and a new sub.

Aurora is my all time favorite multi talented artist. I have so many favorite songs it is ridiculous, lol. Love her old and new stuff, she has always been surrounded by excellent band mates, changing over the years, they moved on to pursue their own solo careers or just didn't want to tour anymore. I don't know if you want to dive into the beginning or would like to check out where she is now. I would like to have you react to all her music, but, for your very next one, I would love for you to check out her very recent live Vevo performance of Some Type of Skin from her recent album. That is one of my (many) favorite performances by her. Anyway, thanks for a great reaction and hope to see more Aurora on your channel soon.

First ever Aurora for me too. Her performance kinda reminds me of early David Byrne and Talking Heads

Going down the AURORA rabbit hole is a journey that you will never regret. One of the best trips you will ever take. Liked and subscribed.

“All is Soft Inside” from this same concert is amazing. At the the end of that song you can really see in her face and eyes that it takes a moment for her to come back from where ever she went. It really shows you just how lost she truly gets in her performances. Please react to that one.

Subbed for more Aurora!!! ❤❤❤🦷🦷🦷

Really hope you continue these aurora reactions. Her songs have so much depth and you so astutely got the vibe and intention of the song! Would love to hear more of your analysis on more songs.

I’d like to hear more of her!💜💜💜

As a longtime fan of your channel, it's awesome seeing you get to Aurora! I feel like you nailed her essence, for the most part. She is very much a free spirit, kind of a modern-day hippie (minus the drugs). Cares very much about the earth, animals and other people, but not concerned about what others think about her. So, she's very free to be completely and unapologetically herself. The only thing I think you got wrong is when you said that you probably don't want to get on her bad side. Although she can definitely stand up for herself, I'm not sure she really has a bad side. She's certainly not someone who would be vindictive or hold a grudge. "Churchyard" at its core is about domestic violence, but that's not to say other interpretations are invalid. For other iconic Aurora performances, "All Is Soft Inside" from the same show or "Murder Song" from the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize concert would be great choices. Or you could jump to her latest music video, "Starvation," which just dropped recently. It is absolutely incredible!

AwZm! Wonderful that you really SEE AURoRA 🤩 And when it comes to lyrics, she always leaves room for the listener to find their own interpretation on their journey 😉 Greetings from the land of the Midnight 🌞 (and Auroras), Arctic Norway 🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴👋👋

Very, very nice 1st reaction to Aurora. You're possibly the first reactor I have seen so far that has latched on to her THIS quickly. I'm very impressed by how you described her, because you were absolutely spot on. Aurora is my 2nd favorite artist after Angelina Jordan, and I have been following both of them for 10 years now. IMO they are absolutely unmatched in their own way. VERY different artists though. Normally I'd suggest you react to her live performances like this one, but there are a few exceptions. I have been watching all of your reactions to Angelina and I feel that I know you a little by now. And so I was thinking of suggesting one of her music videos that I think you'll appreciate. Her song "The Seed" is really good, and so is the MV. Check it out? I'd be curious to see what you think about it. Much love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥

Welcome to the fantastic world of Aurora.... By the way... Happy Birthday Aurora🎉. You'll get so many suggestions about what you should see next that I won't have to do any more. I mostly watched the official videos and then the live version of the same song. Live is then 1000 times better. Have fun on your journey, I'm excited to see how far you get.

Love Aurora ❤

You should watch the rest of this concert, it's incredible.

It's great, you need to react of this same show to gentle earthquak and all is soft inside

You were about 3 minutes in and I could see your eyes light up, your face relax and your soul fall in love :D Epic!

I'd suggest "It happened quiet" at the Current...

yeah, ur right abut her and my advice is always to check live performances, I hope u will make more reactions to her she is unique :)

I ♥ Aurorita !! She's addictive like The Warning.

She made a lot of beautiful songs

The whole KEXP performance has brought me out of my depression so many times I couldn’t even begin to count how many times I’ve watched it. Welcome to the rabbit hole. Aurora’s music helped save my life. I was lost and an addict. Her music reminded me what was important in life. July 1st I will celebrate 6 years of sobriety. I will always be thankful & grateful for Aurora. ❤

Aurora is anazind and a, True Artist. Tea, she feels her music. She also write her songs (also compose song and produce/co produce). And yes, you are right she is always herself and so expressive and very into the song. Ps. Great song. This one is rather repetitive (and simpler Aurora lyrics, but I love how song progressing). But if you would check more her lyrics are great, often like poems and open for interpretation. Amazing artist.

Aurora is one of the great songwriters of our time.

As a little girl in Norway Aurora spent a lot of time in the forest with the animals day and night and has always been “special.” She was terrified of performing at first but wanted to share her music and thoughts. Pick any one of the recommendations in the comments. One of her most upbeat songs is Cure For Me. But as always with her with a deeper meaning. It’s a protest against conversion therapy practiced in some countries to “cure” homosexuality. She’s bisexual and regardless of what anyone thinks of that they should respect her courage. I’m hetero and I do. Floor with Nightwish is a Valkyrie. Tatiana with Jinjer is a berserker. Maria with Heilung is a sorceress/priestess. Aurora is a serious/fun lovable quirky forest fairy angel. Good on ya guy! You appreciated her and didn’t interrupt.😊

Aurora is one of the most inspirational vocalists on earth, inspiring people like Billie Eilish. She has a vast catalogue, all of which must be seen live. Best work, live: Nidarosdomen concert: Lucky, Murder Song and Through the Eyes of a Child.

Churchyard = Graveyard!

I highly, HIGHLY recommend the full KEXP performance.... every song she does is just as entrancing and you get to see little tidbits of her personality in between the songs. She is a beautiful and unique human being. Aurora - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hsWImtim3bLTYWQ.html Songs performed: Churchyard Gentle Earthquake All Is Soft Inside Runaway Forgotten Love Queendom

FYI, Björk was in the audience.

Beautiful man

I think you captured Aurora very well 👍😄I love Aurora as I love Angelina (being norwegian, that is not so strange maybe:)...one of my Aurora favorites is "Through the eyes of a child" which Aurora performs live in the Nidaros cathedral in Norway...if you want to know Aurora, this is a "must listen" I think: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pMl3bN2F39nNo3k.htmlsi=txrEiSxvKtIcl3TT

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Keep up 🌑🌗🌕

Please react to her live of All is soft inside at KEXP too

My favorite active Artist. I believe one of the best of her generation. 54, white straight American male...... Grew up and listen to 80s metal ( Sabbath. Priest, Maiden)... lot of 60s rock....have a Beatles tattoo on left bicep. Judas Priest on right...... This woman reminds me sonically to.......no other Artist. She is as elastic and unpredictable as David Bowie or Queen ....She is able, and constantly does, changes how she will do her songs as Neil Young did. She has so many styles....yet it her.. Her live performances are generally better then studio....yet it depends on how she does it live. Trust me....listen to her new song...The Blade...then listen to It happened quiet from The Current. Or even listen to the 3 songs she does for that gig. ...this is number 2.......to show how her performance can be unique. Anyway....the Blade is knocking at the door of a 80s Metal song.

Churchyard in Europe and Scandinavia means graveyard. Kinda changes the song right?

Welcome to the Queendom. It’s domestic violence. Suggest you listen to the companion song ‘it happened quiet’ live at the current.

There's five more brilliant songs in this set. Get reacting .

I always thought it had to do with a religious zealot harming someone which resulted in the decision to walk away from their church.

Please listen to the studio version as well. The studio version is soooooo good. Aurora is great live, but I don't like this live version of Churchyard. The heavy beat of the studio version elevates the song.

This is great track and performance...unfortunately it's also her at her peak. The band, which is almost entirely responsible for how great this performance is, have all left her. But she has a fanatical following who will likely give you lots of requests.