Helvegen - KALANDRA (Cover) Reaction with Mike & Ginger 

Thank you for the reaction, and that’s so nice of Kalandra. :) I think my favorite part of this top-notch version is the “outro” or last two verses. I prefer Kalandra’s atmospheric singing of them, as opposed to Wardruna speaking the words (sorry, Wardruna/Einar, it’s a really close one). - - - Who will sing me Into the death-sleep sling me When I walk the road to Hel And the tracks I tread Are cold, so cold I sought the songs I sent the songs When the deepest well Offered drops so mighty Of Valfather’s pledge I know it all, Odin Where you hid your eye Early or in fading day Still the raven knows if I fall When you stand by the gate of Hel And when you must tear loose Follow you I shall Across the bridge of Gjöll With my song You will be free from the bonds that bind you You are free from the bonds that bound you [Håvamål - The High Ones' Speech, Poetic Edda] Cattle die, kinsmen die You yourself will also die But the word about you will never die If you win a good reputation Cattle die, kinsmen die You yourself will also die I know one thing that never dies The reputation of those who died

Having the opportunity to see these phenomenal artists live without having to cross the Norwegian borders is a blessing; Aurora, Kalandra, Highasakite, Angelina, Sigrid, Susanne, Emilie, Dagny, Astrid S, Sissel, Frøder, Anna of the north, Jenny Hval, Ine Hoem, dePresno. Marja and ISAK (both Sami) traditional music with a modern soundscape. The interest in Norwegian music is great abroad, this applies not only to those mentioned above but also in genres such as metal and jazz.

beautiful, and so kind 🥺❤️

Helvegen has a special place in my heart because it's how I discovered Aurora. This is a glorious cover - wow!

The poem part always hits me hard from this version of Helvegen.

Katrine is one of the most underrated singers I know!

So glad you two finally heard this. That end part is so hauntingly beautiful. Discovering their music and watching their solstice livestream provided some much needed joy during pandemic lockdown. Makes me happy to see others discover them too. Lullaby live from Storas is another great one to check out some time. That's so great that they reached out to send you a signed vinyl to replace the one you lost. That just makes me love them all the more.

I saw Kalandra in Glasgow in February and it was an unforgettable experience. I would not have missed it for the world. They were the support act, and they overshadowed the headliners by miles. I'm so glad you loved Rhos version of Helvelgen, it's so emotional. By the way have you heard the song "Churchyard" by Aurora, another brilliant artist from Norway?❤

Katrine was singing with Wardruna when i saw them live last month. Wardruna were brilliant, so was Katrine.

It is a beautiful version it smooths over some of the brutal darkness of the original ...reminds me of the scene in LOR 2 where the Shield maiden Eowen sings at the internment in the burial mound of her Uncle king Theodens son/nephew? before they have to leave for Helms deep.

I heard this version before the original, and I immediately fell in love with it. Having lived in Scandinavia for ten years, I really adopted the Scandinavian Viking/Pagan/Folk music. It's so beautiful. This version is incredible.

6:58 These two sentences are my favorite in the entire song.

Yeah, Kalandra. It was this 'Helvegn' cover that brought me more than two years ago to them and ever since, they are an absolute favorite band of mine. They will join Wardruna on their 2022 European Open Air tour and, if Corona permits, I'll have the privilege to experience them in my country, performing in a Roman Amphitheatre as venue. Katrine already joined Wardruna earlier this year, when they presented their latest album 'white raven' in a virtual event. Love your reactions by the way.

Yay! Beautiful song and reaction. And lovely of Kalandra to send you this vinyl again! I would also recommend live version of Lullaby, and their new song for a video game - My Kingdom (quite short one but amazing as always, with a great video). Cheers!

At last! I had suggested it back then! This version is at par with any version Wardruna has released, with or without Aurora. Simply love it! And I particularly prefer Kalandra's ending over the way Einar does it!

That is so awesome of Kalandra. What a beautiful version. Loved that 💞

Wow! that was goosebump-fest! Greetings from Buenos Aires!

Thank you. I just went to Kalandra's channel to listen again, and those last two verses are tugging at my heart.

I love you guys....

Oh man,the lyrics😮 the last verses is from Snorre saga and stabs you in the hart if you got any vikingblood in you!

I like her pronunciations in this version/cover.

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Kalandra is great ,im so glad you like it and you are right their music speak to your soul. I think Mari Boine's Eagle Brother is right up your ally. Mari Boine is Sami and very spiritual. Sami is a nomade People living in Scandinavia. Check out the live version of Eagle Brother at Oslo Opera House.❤

Wow. Didn't think it would be as good as Wardruna with Aurora. And in the beginning it didn't look like it for me at all, but it gets better over time and different from the original. I almost find it even better. But that may be generally due to the fact that I find this type of music with female voices better. And Aurora was just a featuring in the original.

That was brilliant, great voice ❤️🤘🎸🇦🇺

No comments, really. Yet -THIS! Thanks a lot of your Kalandra fanship.

I dont know what id do if my record collection went missing.

That was stunning and spellbinding. Despite the relative monotonicity of the song, it immediately hooked my and grabbed my full attention. Awesome! (And big props for Kalandra for being so nice!)

Kalandra! :)

A beautiful song about death I feel it so

I happen to much prefer their version to aurora+wardruna. I love a lot of auroras music and kalandra'sbut for this piece i prefer Kalandra's.

i was waiting..... :)

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I don't know if you take requests but I'd love to see you hear this song I rediscovered. It's called Runnin' by Naughty Boy which is probably unusual for this channel and viewers but the vocals are beautiful and production (plus the music video) is a real gem and still gives me goosebumps. It's a British style track with some D&B in it, and would understand if its not your cup of tea lol

Sorry, but this reaction vid is without water...Mike and Ginger do not critique actual singing potential or talent...it's just listen and bob your head...u guys need to have a legitimate singing coach do this

Mike and Ginger, are you familiar with Julia Westlin? A lot of her music is sung in a cappella. She's backed up by her companion David. One heck of a beautiful voice. Both Julia and Dave are YT discoveries that fell in love. I believe she moved from Sweden to live with him in Canada. ru-vid.com

very good reaction video,,,, please next video reaction,, metal band hijab group from Indonesia,,, - band name VOICE OF BACEPROT -the title of the song is...God, Allow Me (please) to Play Music.... please make a reaction. I'll be waiting for it to be cool.....thank you, good health always.