The way she sings: "pillow". Just relaxes my whole body ...

When she projects her voice in the line "Don't you speak over my voice", it gets me every time. She truly lives and breathes her songs. This has always been one of my favorite live performances of Aurora.

Such a powerful song about domestic abuse sang by the embodiment of mother earth and backed up by an actual angel!

Silja, Silja, Silja..... Aurora deserves each and every plaudit, but the way Silja supports and enhances the melodies with such beautiful layering is so magical. You are missed....

This is probably my favorite Aurora performance. Like... if I had to pick one. Thanks for reacting to it. I am addicted to watching people being completely captivated by it. 😅

Look at how Silja is looking at Aurora... Aurora likes to play with the tempo and timeing, so my guess is that Silja is looking for "clues". Silja and Aurora had worked so much togheter, so they developed a "7th sense" between them. I miss Silja..... No disrespect to her new backupsingers.

"Dont speak over my voice" is what gets me every time in this version. this is why i find this version 100 times better than the studio version.

Aurora is an endlessly fascinating individual. An amazing combination of opposites, delicate but also very strong, naive but wise at the same time, innocent but risque on occasions, serious yet hilarious as well, both introspective and capable of being outwardly exuberant. Always a true, unique, precious individual.

The thing about Aurora is her level of commitment. In this, as so many of her performances, she IS the song, no separation of mind from body. That is why it is so powerful. With some songs the factor is joy. You see her having fun, especially to a live audience with a more up beat song. She is IN her audience, emotionally, a high level of empathy.

There are not enough words in the universe to describe the utter beauty of Aurora. She is etheral, fairy like, just absolutely wonderful. I seen her preform live in March of this year. It was such a special moment, a venue of 1000 people and i have never been in such a respectful, quiet crowd. Every single person was just mesmerized by her. I also got to meet her after the show, and she is exactly what we see online. Sweet, genuine, loving and kind. She took time to speak to all who were waiting for her. Aurora is a gift to humanity 💜

This song just makes my eyes rain spontaneously. Her technique reminds me of Sinead O’Connor

Someone said in a comment that the way Aurora says the word "pillow' makes his pillow seem like a bag of rocks...I stole that immediately.

I return to this performance often. It's one of those rare ones from any artist where you listen in awe that it is live and can't find a single decision made you'd change, never mind the awesomeness of actually executing it. Another one that comes to mind is Chris Cornell's version of "Nothing Compares 2 You" . . . these performances are like movies you can watch over and over. Mesmerizing.

Aurora’s vocals instantly captivate me. She speaks to a tender, vulnerable place inside and tbh I can’t listen to her very often.

this performance has always captivated me, great reaction! Aurora is just a league of her own

I have been a fan of Aurora since her debut album. Her voice is magical. It just puts me in a state of peace. She the movement of her hands flows nicely as if her hands are also singing as well. It is very like how Edith Piaf used her hand for musical expression.

Aurora and her backing vocal is a beautiful thing! Pleeease, react AURORA Across The Universe live like a version

Your face so well expresses the term .. "entranced"

Great reaction for a artist I really love. And Silja always match incredible with Aurora. Aurora not only sound incredible but she is also very expressive artist who sing beautifully about non trivial topics. Very natural and creative artist. in my case Aurora has mesmerizing effect - it is like she would move you to her world and emotions.

This is such a Beautiful vocal performance, by both of these ladies. I think there are 4 songs from this live recording. They are all excellent. Looking forward to seeing you discover more from Aurora.

I’ve loved Aurora from the first time I ever heard her and that was 7 year’s ago,since then I’ve seen her live 3 times and I’ve no hesitation in saying that she’s the best live performer I’ve ever seen, as a songwriter her catalog of songs are amazing filled with lyrics that makes you think deeply about life and the world we live in touching subjects that other artists shy away from.we are truly blessed to have her music her words of medicine her words of poetry her little children as she likes to call them in our lives,simply put she is the essence of what the true art of music should be all about,a wonderful humble human soul who is deeply loved by thousands around the world.GENIUS ❤️

And the wonder of it all, is that im sure aurora simply sings and expresses this way, naturally, without thought.

Totally agree that she has an angelic voice. Thank you for sharing and pointing the tone of hers.

I never heard of Aurora. My music background is pathetic but I am learning so much by watching your videos. This is music appreciation in action. Love you and your emotional reactions.

i love this performance, this is the master version. Subtle, brilliant lyrics. I am always struck at what a brave song this is. Considering the subject matter, to have the "chorus" Love is wild, wild is such an amazing choice of words. Mmm, "as if time is standing still". This is just brilliant.

I started watching during my lunchbreak but ,time fliesI and I finally got off my job. So now it's my time for delight, Aurora is my favorite and I was enjoying your reflections and being a musician it feels great to listen to somebody making some sense that is great considering all the noise around us txs maam

Lovely reaction! Take careful note of the second time she sings "... it happened quiet..." where she shudders, then bounces gently. That raises my goosebumps every time.

Such a wonderful analysis of this performance. It's nice to hear the technical aspects combined with the emotional response to this amazing artist. If you haven't already you MUST react to Through the Eyes of a Child from her VEVO live stripped version and would love to hear your comments on that particular performance. Looking forward to more great reactions in the future!!

I absolutely am enchanted by her fairy dust voice…..

Thank you for an amazing reaction to Aurora and Silja. I really love watching your Angelina and Aurora reactions. Last year was a great year for me, at least musically speaking, as I got to see both of them live in concert. The fact that they are both Norwegian makes me proud of being Norwegian myself. But I still think that I am unbiased when I say that they are both among the very best singers,vocalists and artists in the world. Much love and respect from Norway❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Many of her song lyrics is very sad and dark but it makes me feel calm and comfortable. Why?

Its been 7 months since you reacted to her, I'm so glad you did another one :D!

From tool to Alice in Chains to Aurora. LOVING your reactions. It’s like experiencing them again for the first time.

Aurora is so unique!!!

She is something else❤

Please, please, please do a reaction to Aurora's new album. I don't care if you've heard it. I don't need a "first reaction". I'm here for your analysis, but mostly for your joy. Please, more Aurora!

I weep every time I watch this video.

Thank you for a great reaction. Here are 2 recommendations for future Aurora reactions, first one is from back in 2016 and it is a pure a cappella performance with 3 of her band members: Through The Eyes of a Child and this particular video is called Vevo UK Lift. The next one is from late January 2022 and is a video that was praised by 3 other vocal coaches, it is the song "Everything Matters" from her latest Jan 2022 album and it is featuring French singer/songwriter Pomme (Claire Pommet), and they are both performing it live together. The video is called Aurora x Pomme Live on Rhythm by Modzik.

AURORA is Love

This performance is a masterclass in subtlety and nuance.... The thing is, Aurora clearly isn't doing any of that as an affectation. It's just what her body and face happen to be doing while her mind literally inhabits the soul of the song. It's also an excellent example of how _precise_ her control and articulation are. SO crystal clear and lucid. Yet, not remotely sterile. Her voice often sounds like a bright piercing cobalt blue arctic sky....after months of dreary oppressive grey clouds and rain. There's something very pristine and emotionally cathartic about her voice....

So, that was the best part of my day. Wow.

and when you combine the lyrics of "it happened quiet" with "i went too far"... i cry for her.

Between the melody, lyrics, voice, body language and backup singer...........one of the most extraordinary performances ever.

Still waiting for more Aurora on your channel. Her latest album is quite amazing and there are several live videos of some songs from it. Check out "Everything Matters", "Exhale, Inhale" , "Heathens" and "A Temporary High". There is so much of her catalog for you to choose from, so please - more Aurora.

More Aurora live performances please! She is just magical to watch.

Amazing, amazing reaction and analysis. Love it when you catch what others don't! I will recommend, as did others, another duet. This time with Pomme and it's also about love. But in a different way. And it is, next to this, my favourite performance by far. The video is Aurora x Pommes - Live at Rhythm by Modzik. It makes me cry every time, not because it's sad but because it's so. Freaking. Beautiful.

She's fabulous. So soothing

Aurora has always intrigued me. She seems so innocent in her mannerisms and that voice just magnifies that effect. At the same time, her voice has such a level of authority that implies wisdom and experience. Always a treat to see her sing. I do not see anything on here to denote how to suggest a song to be reviewed. On the off chance that you look for suggestions on here, I would like to suggest Lipstick and Cocaine, by Kaz Hawkins. Very different than Aurora, but I feel that you would enjoy it all the same.

Thank you 🙏❤ Bethany ❤ for your 🌈 AURORA - It Happened Quiet reaction! #auroraaksnes #aurora #ithappenedquiet

Glad you chose this performance it's my favorite

Aurora is a generational talent

Thank you for a beautiful reaction and commentary. I dunno how many times I've listened to this version of the song, but some days, today was one of them.... I tear up because it touches my 💖 and soul, and it's just SO BEAUTIFUL on all levels... and YES the #OutOfThisWorldHarmonies 🥰 #AURoRA #SiljaSol

please please watch and react her Nidarosdomen concert. It is utterly enchanting. I would recommend Murder Song from this concert.

agreed, this is her best performance. check out eivor, falling free live in torshavn. i think it's one of the best vocal performances i know, her talent is unbelievable. and i'm sure she uses a vocal technique you havn't heard before, called kulning. it was used to call animals over a long distance during sheep herding f. e.

You're nailing all the right and important points about both Aurora and the performance. Mesmerized and amazed, we're all irresistible pulled into a completely new place by her... Aurora and Silja leaves nobody untouched by this fantastic performance. Wonderful reaction, Bethany! Thank you for covering this.

I love watching you get sucked into the song !

Aurora feels like our kept secret. I wanted her to be known by everyone but it feels like it’s better for us to just keep her in our own worlds. We love our ethereal queen fairy so much ❤❤❤

Thank you for this. I look forward to, and can’t wait for, your next Aurora video.

Even her cover are all her amazing.

Silja and Aurora have performed together for years. Hundreds of concerts together on the road, around the world. Yes, they can sing together with an intimacy seldom seen today.

This performance keeps ending up in my history on a regular base.. it’s the one of the best performances of AURORA and definitely my favorite to watch. Her expressions vocally and the “painting” she makes for her words to come out are making it otherworldly. Love it! I know you react on songs, but if you wanna have some joy you should watch the HAIK Documentary with AURORA. You won’t regret. It’s worth a reaction video for sure, but if not, see for yourself 👌

Hey! Always as nice and interesting to hear you analyze a singer of this caliber. Almost all of her songs with Aurora are so unique but this one is a few steps extra. There really is no one who sings like her... Possibly her co-singer Silja Sol then. They must be soul twins. Either way it's heavenly to perfection. The greatness of Silja is how she can follow Aurora when she sings. She can be quite "reckless" in tempo and tone hehe. Joking aside, I suspect they trained together extremely hard. Thanks again and hope you'll be back soon with a new Aurora analysis

Remove the microphone and replace it with a canvas. You will see by her hand movements that she is in fact not only singing but quietly and softly painting lyrics like the artist that she is. I have never watched a musician emote the soul of poetry as does Aurora. Her talent for causing one to become part of the journey that she has embarked upon is at best fantastic.

Thanks for reacting again to Aurora, I thought you forgot her haha. I hope there will be a new reaction from her very soon, Through the eyes of a chile in Nidarosdomen is great, Under the water in the honda stage too, well she has so many good presentations that there are a lot to choose from, so I would appreciate it if you take them into account 😊

I first learned of her when she performed with Wardruna. I was mesmerized by her voice and presence.

Captivating! Asif It wasn't Captivating enough, but when you learn more about what she is doing, it's just that bit more deep to listen & watch

Gorgeous reaction. ☺️

Love your reaction here Ms Vocalist.

The two of your are beautiful ❤

masterpiece

FYI - Silja. As in most Germanic languages, the J is pronounced as an English Y.

this week i listened to Aurora covering David Bowie's Life on Mars. OMG !!!! Its spectacular!!!

Thanks for the reactions, this song is beautiful and sung so well.... And it reminds me so much of the tunes of Leonard Cohen...

Perfection from them both. I miss Silja accompanying Aurora.

Great reaction. Silja pronounced "Celia" thanks.

This shows how varied song is. To paraphrase Whitman, "Song is large, it contains multitudes."

WOW! I have seen u before and was on the fence. Loved this and hope to see better from u and am sure I will. WOW

Another Aurora reaction pls. It’s been some time now. Pls pls pls.

Absolutely lovely reaction and analysis! I was hoping you would come back to Aurora. I´m subscribing in hopes for more.

Silja Sol is an artist of her own too before she started collaborating with Aurora. You should check out some of her songs.

Silja Sol is superb ❤. That was live at the current..

An interdimensional being, the embodiment of purity in music, let's hope the police from her dimension never find her and we get to keep her...

beautiful song!! you have to check out TesseracT - Sirens ( Daniel Tompkins vocal performance).. you will love it!! one of the most emotional song so prepare your tissiue!!

Thanks for this great reaction🤗 This song is so beautiful, but also very sad It’s inspired by domestic violence, and in the end she (the victim) comes back to haunt him😳❤️ The harmonies between Aurora and her then backup vocalist Silja is so amazingly beautiful 😍😍 Could you please react to: “Through the eyes of a child” live at Nidarosdomen (cathedral in Norway) 2017 It’s an important song for her😍

I could see you were mesmerised from the start ... The first time I saw this was on a reaction channel. After the first two words I had to stop and watch the original as it had to be heard without interruption. Next? Well, it's more like what order to watch her prodigious output but may I make a suggestion, 2 versions of the same song just to further demonstrate her versatility:- AURORA - A Temporary High : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/paidgJyh27vMZZ8.html AURORA - A Temporary High - Radio 1 Piano Sessions : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9Kfg5R9qseueHk.html

Thank you 💖🎶🎵

Subscribed. Thank you for this wonderfully detailed reaction and analysis of Aurora singing her song 'It Happened Quiet'. You've given me a much deeper understanding of why I love this performance so much! Please come back to Aurora more. For an upbeat number that she performed in 2018 at a Brazilian radio station with Silja and Fredrik backing her on vocals (and Fredrik on acoustic guitar) ... the recording/video and the performance are stunning. There is a 22 second intro before the song begins, and a one-side interview after. Her song 'Forgotten Love' - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbJ6hNWJztrWoqM.html I had to come back and add this other upbeat number from 2018 at a Paris studio with Silja and Fredrik Vogsborg backing her on vocals and acoustic guitar ... the quality of Aurora's singing is superb. The song is her 'Queendom' - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNyVaJp92dfadmQ.html

Time to revisit Aurora with something a bit different from the 2 songs you've already reacted to. "It Happened Quiet" and "Murder" are very similar, in a folksie and ethereal way. I would suggest "Churchyard" (live at KEKW), "God is Woman" (Arianna Grande cover), "Life on Mars" (David Bowie cover) and "Rasputin" (disco cover) as great examples of other styles that she is great at. "God is Woman" and "Life on Mars" are a great examples of here prowess at both singing and piano playing, "Churchyard" and "Rasputin" examples of more fun live pop performances. All the covers almost become brand new songs, in the spin that she puts on them. In some cases, she surpasses the original, IMO.

TY. I've been a big fan of Aurora... and to know why.... TY for teaching me how much of a work of art we watched.

Great you are reacting to more Aurora. Watching her perform always tear me its just too beautiful. If you want something a bot more different from her, try some of her covers; Massive Attacks - Teardrop, or David Bowie's - Life on mars where she do a very much her own version. Live at Nidarosdomen is also a good hours or so long show.

Gracias por los subtítulos ❤

When’s your next Aurora reaction? Please….

Just one I'd love to see you talk about; I've always felt that Georgia Train has a very similar voice and often covers similarly distressing subjects to Aurora, but where Aurora tends to be ethereally tranquil in facing pain, Georgia Train's work (e.g. Needles and Pinches as a solo artist, Trust as part of Bitter Ruin) tends more towards the... other end of the emotional spectrum. I would love to see your response to her work and see if I'm just imagining the similarity there.

and you really need to discover the beautiful voice of susanne sundfor from norway. her songs are really beautiful and this girl can sing, too. one of my favourit songs by her is when the lord. it was the leading title for a documentary about the norwegian fotographer lene marie fossen. i have listened to this song a thousand times and watched the video a thousand times but it crushes my heart evry single time again. this song will leave traces for sure: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9WHeaacyMrRin0.html another beautiful song is the brothel live at cigalle kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m62TdpOW252rk6c.html check her out, she truly deserves it!

Aurora 😎❤️🇧🇻

LP-Lost on You (Live)

There is another great singer from norway, take a listen to Vårvise with Sissel and Sebastian. That was some decades ago though.

Then i know there FAIRY is existences right now 🥰🥰🥰

😊👍

I don't know why but I always get Tarintino vibes when I hear this song its like it should have been in one of his films even though I know it has not lol