WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME? Ex Metal Elitist Reacts to Wardruna "Lyfjaberg" 

They released this during covid to help people heal. Wardruna/ Einar selvik shows us how to return to our roots.

I'm trying to learn how to sing this song so I can dedicate it to the people in Maui. Idk if you knew this, but Wardruna wrote this at the beginning of the Covid pandemic. This song is essentially a healing ritual for us all. That's what I hope to channel.

This song seriously sounds like a healing spell to me.

What I love about their music is that it sounds so quintessentially Nordic, but if you listen to ancient music from basically any culture on the planet you will find a similar feeling. It's that connectedness to the ancient, primal music of human culture that really captivates me.

Oh My you are now as lost as I am. Symphonic metal wasn't enough and you have barely scratched the surface of the number of great bands there. The European metal experience wasn't enough. Sabaton et al. The Japanese girl metal bands weren't enough, Band Maid, Love Bites, Neophila and on .Now you are in the pit of European neo-pagan stuff. There is no going back now, you are lost. Anything with Maria Franz in tit is worth listening to. Other bands like Skald and Danheim will take you farther even Omnia is worth exploring. You will never see the end of this and that is not a bad thing. Einar Selvik is a genius, there is a song that Wardruna does with Aurora that will knock you out. Also don't miss Elvor Palsdotter

Man, at some point you must come to Scandinavia and see and feel our nature here IRL. I suspect the Norwegian mountains and fjords and the Swedish and Finnish forests will make you never want to leave.

As a nordic person this kinda music speaks to my soul. It has that ancestral history we who belong to this "western culture" are so thirsty for. Let's not forget our roots. Let's preserve them and lets express them in a modern way. ❤

I found Wardruna while scrolling RU-vid more than 5 years ago- I instantly felt connected to their music (and them). I saw them live last year and their live performance blew me away- into an ancient place in my heart I never knew existed.

This genre of music wakes up my ancient European DNA. I feel very connected to my ancestors and my spiritual beliefs, while listening to these bands.

For your next Wardruna song I'd recommend Helvegen. It's a live performance with guest vocalist Aurora. Make sure you use the link they also have a music video of the same song that doesn't have Aurora. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FnkTuHP9q3o.html

I hear you Cosmic! This was so powerful. The imagery..the rhythmic beating..the heartbeat of the Earth beating in time with our own heart. For me, this was a call to shed materialistic ideologies and embrace our inner Spirit...to cleanse and become one with Nature and be receptive to its messages.. That is the way to truly heal. Another great offering. Big hug to you too Cosmic! 🤗

I think you feel like I did when I first came across Wardruna and Heilung. The best way to explain how I feel is I felt like my ancestors were calling out to me. I think that is part of what's happening with their work. It's more than music. It's like something inside is waking up. On another note, I love how he sings with such passion. It comes from his soul, and in every video that he has made, there is his soul pouring out. He doesn't just sing. He puts his soul out there. My first song of his was Grá. Not expecting a video reaction, but a good listen. He sings about wolf's and repairing the broken circle of coexisting with them in the wild. I cried.

Before everything we know now we knew the earth. We felt it, we walked it and lived and died within it.

Got my tickets and Im headed to Bergen next year to see them live. I cant wait.

Ahhh, you found the wellspring, Wardruna, another awesome band. And as odd as it seems, the metal community and the pagan folk community intersect rather neatly. You'd think they'd have nothing in common but nothing is further from the truth; they seem to be mutually supportive. There's lot to explore and it's fun to see somebody finding new stuff. I know you get a lot of suggestions but if you get around to it, try "In the Arms of Mara" by Grai (Russia) and "Sacrifice" by Trobar de Morte (Spain.) Both worth your time.

You might not be aware that Einar Selvik started out as the drummer of black metal band Gorgoroth? Gaal, the then lead singer of Gorgoroth has several cameo performances with Wardruna. Both styles are tightly interwoven with norse and particular norwegian music tradition and culture. Experiencing them live is a life event and their performance of Helvegen with Aurora is real goosebump material ;) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FnkTuHP9q3o.html&ab_channel=wardruna

If you like forest, watch Raido and Kvitraven. Wardruna and Heilung are capable of connecting myself to my roots... and I'm from the south of the world.

I saw them live last year. I can’t even tell you how amazing they were. Literal goosebumps the moment they started ❤

React to Kvitravn next? Remember, these images and archetypes date back into antiquity and norse culture and belief interpret these archetypes well. It's never a literal mountain, it's a single breath, in and out...taking things literally is something that came later and from elsewhere.

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-69voTzPOh4o.html toss this on your list, the video's a tad hokey in spots, it's OOOOOOLD, but you'll probably get a kick out of the song. ok, granted, it's not gonna excite you like 'the black satans', but it's worth a gander, a band called battlelore. so, perhaps, you might want someone to slave through all your links to decide what's at least safe for you, it'd be a good plan, for when you set up the suggestion thread on the community tab, my suggestion for the best bass solo you will EVER hear, might be a bit too much for you to take.

Thanks for your reaction, Wardruna are amazing 😍 Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

This song hits right me in my ❤. I saw them live last October. I will never forget it!!

Sounds like an old Nordic language, but can't pinpoint it. The music has a primal, indigenous Nordic sound for sure.

There is something about the human voice in this mode, whether it's shamans from the Nord, or from the plains, or mideast, fareast, outback, ancient monks.. my ears are drawn to it. I remember deeply when a group of native Americans came to our elementary school & sang and danced for us, I never forgot. I remember being fascinated in the early days of the internet, when you could "tune in" to remote radio stations from the world, and I would listen to music from India, or Persia and I loved it. it didn't matter if I didn't know the words, it was the chants and cadence that drew me. It is the same here. TY Cosmic for bringing songs here that I'd probably never hear otherwise.

Lo que daría yo por ser noruego nórdico que maravilla de música muchas veces pienso k antiguamente mi antepasado fue vikingo como me trasmite estas canciones me encantan

I really enjoyed that thanks. Cosmo you really need to listen to “The Hu” the folk like heavy metal I am finding amazing for a couple of bands. Which song? Yuve Yuve Yu, Black Thunder and my favourite for this month Bii Biyelgee. They have many “get to know hu” video and these guys are down to earth and exceptional musicians. They teach so many instruments. Their are English versions with other singers. Not as good live as Nightwish but not many bands are. Have a listen you won’t regret it.

‘Healing hill’ is not in Norway, or any other far off place. It’s within arm’s reach, and attained with conviction and intent. Let this music empower you to reach out. Be healed. Don’t let others kid you into believing you are weak and dependent upon them. You are more powerful than you know. If this music touched your soul it’s because you were led here to listen. You are being called. Now, remember all that you were before you were born. And listen again.

really enjoy your reactions. Subbed today. Look forward to more. Hey, as some have said you should check out the collab of Wardruna and Aurora, Helvegen

I predict, in 3 weeks time, we'll all be gathered around Cosmic as he dives deep into a 3 hour stream of Fimbul Radio. We know it'll happen.

I feel like this music could be deeply healing. It does speak to my soul. It's raw, pure and tribal. I have just come across your channel today. In the spirit of helping you in your journey of finding great music, I've just come across Malte Marten here on YT who plays a handpan, which is an instrument I knew nothing of until today. Although it's very different from Einar and Wardruna, it's interesting in it's own way. His Calming Meditation is very ethereal. 🤗❤

You should move to Norway! There is a lot of nature to go around here without seeing other people :)

Heilung is nice, but wardruna... wardruna is special

Check out "Raido' by them ...he plays fricken trees man

Powerful song. It mades us to connect to our ancesters.

Wardruna awakened my soul to something primordial that I cannot put into words. It's beyond language. It's a sensation that is rooted deep within the core of my very DNA. Powerful stuff. I proudly bear their bindrune on my body, and I will forever love their work.

@4:54 High upon Healing-Peak, nine maidens await. There's a significance in that number of maidens. This music is pure pagan folk from the days of the Vikings (as a matter of fact, Wardruna plays the theme song for the tv show Vikings) The number 9 in Viking culture and society was considered a magical number. Oðinn the All Father, hung himself from Yggdrasil (The World Tree) for 9 days with a spear through his side, in order to gain wisdom and to gain insight in magical runes. Also, the World Tree, Yggdrasil, consists of 9 seperate realms: 1. Asgard (the realm of the Aesir Gods where Oðinn resides), 2.Midgard (our world, the world of Men) 3. Vanaheim (the realm of the Vanir, where Freyja and her brother Frey are from, albeit they reside in Asgard), 4. Jotunheim (the realm of the Giants, where Loki is originally from until he was taken in by Oðinn and became his blood brother), 5. Alfheim (The realm of the Elves), 6.Nidavellir (realm of the Dark Elves), 7. Niflheim (Realm of Ice and the Ice Giants) 8. Muspelheim (Realm of Fire and Fire Giants) and 9. Helheim (Realm of the Dead, ruled by Hel, daughter of Loki). So that's why on top of Lyfjaberg there are 9 maidens awaiting you to give comfort, healing and solace. Just some perspective info :)

This music always calls to me yet I will be eternally stuck in this modern urban world. One of these days I'm going to just strip naked and disappear into the wilderness, never to be seen again. If I close my eyes I can feel the trees and flora around me even though I'm stuck in this house. Thank you for sharing.

When filming this I think it was spring or summer and it was supposed to be all sunshine and pretty. Nature wanted something else for them. The singer was pleased as "Art shouldn't be comfortable".

I read somewhere that this genre of music is referred to as being Viking Folk. Luckily apart from Wardruna there are more bands out there in the same ballpark, like Heilung (already mentioned :-)), Skjáld, Danheim, Heldom, Faun, Myrkur, Trobar de Morte, Forndom and Eivør. All worth a listen, IMO.

Im from Norway, and I already know you will LOVE this!

One of my personal favorite songs by Wardruna is Raido. Its a good example of the lead singers vocal range. If you haven't heard that one check it out also. Love your reactions btw!

I read somewhere that Einar Selvik, the singer and songwriter for Wardruna, used to be a metal singer, before he switched to writing Nordic folk music. I love this music. My grandmother was Norwegian and I never fully appreciated our Nordic heritage until I was older. Einar did the music for the Assassin’s Creed video game, Valhalla. I used to just ride the horse around the world and listen to the music. Like for so many others, this and Heilung’s music reaches deep into the soul. I’m glad I discovered your channel ☺️

Currently, human beings need to connect more with nature, the simple act of walking barefoot on the earth is a great feeling

You speak from your heart, your words get stuck deep inside of me. You're awesome and I wish you well 🖤

If you get into Norse Paganism, Lyfjaberg is home to at least one Valkyrie (maybe another godess as there isn't much about her out there). Her name is Eir. She may have served as a hand madden to Freya, Odin's Wife. Unlike the other Valkyries that escort the dead off the battlefiend into the hall's of the Gods (like Valhalla being Odin's Hall) Eir finds the wounded on the battlefield to be healed at least in theory. So the idea of this home being her home and shedding your burdens to heal is quite beautiful.

So glad you reacted to this! My last tattoo has elements of this song embedded in it. Powerful. Always enjoy listening to it through the eyes of someone who has not heard it. Thank you! You’re building a wonderful channel.

Going to see Wardruna performing live at the Acropolis in Athens next week in an ancient theater. I'm am beyond hyped ... imagine sitting in a theater built more than 2000 years ago and listening to this music.

More Wardruna!!!❤ epic!

Their Best Live Concert Video here on youtube is their Performance at HELLFEST/FRANCE.....next you have to react to WARDRUNA featuring AURORA : Hellvegen (Live)........

The groves are a popular place in Nordic mythology and religion because they are considered as holy places. Christians can have their temples. We have nature. Like the quote goes, "if the gods wanted a Church, they would have built one".

Got to see them live in Dallas last October and it was amazing. If you get a chance to see them dont pass it up. It's life changing and so unique. One thing he says at the end of his shows is everyone should sing. It doesn't matter if you suck at it just sing. It heals those mental wounds.

This is VIKING from Norway

From Einar its a Shot Way to GAAHL (Solo) .....both are former GORGOROTH Members......

Wardruna is a Norse band

The video to this song was recorded on the small island of Tustna, where I grew up. Always makes me feel so homesick

Raido, official video

The language he is singing in is in Norwegian. Although dialect that is typically found in western part of Norway. Its close to my dialect I am from Sunnmøre.

The beat of my people.

This may seem strange, but it's like it should be performed in a cathedral, both for the 'feel' of the song, and because I think the acoustics would be amazing.

Checked you out for you Nightwish reviews...am sticking around to watch because of the person you are. Good on you my brother for your approach, your attitude, and your thoughts on the music and life. Got a faithful subscriber and follower

Mate, you'll love everything Wardruna has put out. 'Kvitravn', 'Helvegen', 'Grå' especially. And any version of 'Völuspá' really, but I'd recommend the one with Einar and the Bergen Symphony Orchestra & choir. Incredibly powerful stuff.

Another artist that connects me to spirit is Gealdyr, you might like to check him out as well, one of my favourites is ‘Gimle’.

Music in human community before modern times was used to express communal connection to spiritual life . This is not performance for entertainment . All sang participated to enact human expression that connects us to the spiritual hence the sense you participate in this music rather than spectate and its not for entertainment but a necessary human activity to be grounded and connected to the larger mystical life that transcends the realm of ordinary human experience.

Moin aus Schleswig-Holstein.

Mll🎉❤😊

Nynorsk=magic

my dear friend, i love you, thank you so much for reacting to this song, it has an indescribable importance to me, thank you very much, i haven't seen the video yet, but i know it will be amazing, by heilung's reactions i already know it will to be

I listen to this kind of music when I can't sleep, but not the only time. Heilung is my absolute favorite. There's just something about them that speaks to my soul. Forests also speak to me. Love your commentary. So much so I had to subscribe. 😊

This music helps us find our souls again! Think how spiritual humans were back in these times...life revolved around beliefs.

Another notable video/song is the official one for "Voluspa" which is skald (bard) style with just Einar and his lyre, with some amazing sustained vocal notes. The same song is used in the beginning of the Vikings Suite, done with a full orchestra and choir for a festival in Europe. Both on RU-vid.

You are a metal guy? The lead singer here, Einar Selvik, used to be the drummer for the black metal band Gorgoroth.

You should also React to SKALD from France,NYTTLAND from Siberia and KATI RAN from the Netherlands........

🥰🦇🥰

What is a metal elitist?

That was absolutely wonderful, and so true. There is something about nature that heals. So many of us are so separated from the real, the natural. I think we all would be better off if we went closer to it again.

I've got another singer for you that takes you on a journey. Her name is Mari Boine and she's a Sámi singer from Norway. 'Goaskinvielja' (Eagle brother) live in Oslo was very impressive to me. here's the link ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kprl0CECykA.html&ab_channel=KaareK.Johnsen

Awww. Thank you so much for the hug at the beginning there! So sweet of you. Please consider yourself hugged in return (six months later, but hey). This song is a stunner, isn't it? I find it fascinating that I can pick up a word here and there, though I don't speak the language. I listened to this before they were so kind as to put the translation on screen for us, though. WOW. All the best from the middle of Canada.

you should react to dead can dance. persephone, yulunga, the host of the serapheim

Aw crap. I think I just got a yen to add a taglharpa to my string instrument collection. I still haven't learned to play the majority of what I already own (gotta be honest, I'll probably never truly learn shamisen; the strings drove me nuts with going out of tune as fast as they do).

New sub BTW!

You were feeling homesick. Laughing was the joy your heart is feeling coming home. That triggered that memory of you going into the river. Oops forgot to say these groups these people dont just sing these songs, they LIVE them. This is their life, their way, their culture.

Thanks!

Ludovico Einaudi- Experience

Witkravn -listen to that too!

10:14 congratulations, you experienced the magic timelapse, which foremost Wardruna can provide you with. 11:10 i am myself at the brink of a monumental change in my life. I have been a victim to alcoholism for around 15 years ... and i feel like *"I HAD ENOUGH OF YOU ! "* ... but maybe you don't know the _STRUGGLE_ behind such a fight ... if you do - well then you know... This song is part of my change...

The best reaction I´ve ever seen. The endpart of your video made me emotional.

Hail the old ways

I only discovered this music around a year ago, I’m sorry I’m late to the party 😕, but this music speaks to me and has helped me through some stuff 🙏🏼🙌🏼

Danheim

I started discovering my life when I discovered neo folk wardruna I love and heilung plays non stop too

It's a masterpiece of song, it's incredibile sound of rebirth of soul

Love this band ❤️

Such an honest and beautiful reaction man...and your voice is soothing and the way you explained your emotions is so nice..thank you for your words! 💪🏼