Aurora, as a musical artist, has two faces (at least): 1- the perfection seeker in studio, when the production must perfectly match what she has in mind, 2- the spontaneous performer, when she performs her inspiration in the moment, giving us so many different live renditions (from slightly to completely different) of her songs, for years now. Personally, it's her second face which has definitely conquered me. AURORA - A Soul With No King (Live Performance) | Vevo: th-cam.com/video/s95nd960XsY/w-d-xo.html
@@Josian-ps7fb Great comment, she is a definite treasure when it comes to her live performances because that is also where her personality shines, but her perfection in the studio is also what makes her the BEST multi talented artist, as you said, her two faces that are her artistry.
@@toolertotmusicbox Yes, you don't really know the artist Aurora until you have seen multiple live performances, she is, IMO, GOAT. Would love to know what you think of that live performance, better yet, it would be great if you did a reaction to it.
This album is really very dense, I hope you give a chance to her other albums 'cause they're way more digestible. I love everything from aurora though! You're also a vibe love it! love the reaction and your insights.
Over many years, Aurora has helped so many people overcome many problems with her music and lyrics. The older songs in particular have very profound lyrics. Aurora is unique in her personality, she says what she thinks (without filters and spontaneously) and does what comes to her mind. As a result, she has confused and thrown many an interviewer off their feet. In addition to the live performances, I would recommend you watch some of her older and newer interviews. The most important video for you, in my opinion, would be Queendom. It could bring you out of your melancholy. Always good with a bit of fresh air in your stuck thoughts.❤
YES! Found you through XG and now Aurora! I loved your breakdown of the album. You gave thought to meaning and i appreciate you for that. Aurora really shines when you see her live performances. She's so good. Thanks for the wonderful reaction!
Aww thanks so much for these kind words! Her music is extremely deep and I love diving deep into artist's lyrics. Can't wait to react to more of her projects😍
This album (and your reaction to some of the tracks) brings up some memories for me. When I used to work in an office, a new girl joined the team. She was 18, incredibly positive, bubbly, smiley, full of life. As the years went by, she was dragged down by the negativity of the place and a shell of her former wonderful self. It's been 30 years and it still bothers me that I didn't do more to protect that innocent soul of hers. We could have all become more like her rather than making her more like us.
@@TerryNationB7 😭❤️ working hard and the same old routine can definitely make us lose some of that positivity sometimes😭 I certainly agree negative environments can bring down one’s aura and energy. I try to make others smile the best I can cuz I know it’s rough out here. I love connecting with people through music🙏🏼✨
her lyrics aren't surface level, they are mostly abstract and metaphoric. it needs time to get it all. and they can be interpreted in multiple ways. thanks for your reaction.
Favorite songs on the album, in no particular order: The Blade, Dark Dresses Lightly, Starvation, Conflict of the Mind, Invisible Wounds, The Essence, Echo of My Shadow, Soul With No King, Some Type of Skin, My Name, as you can see, basically all of them because I was going to keep going but I realized I was listing them all, lol
A Soul with No King...thoughts. Consider that the speaker of the song is the Earth. She is challenging those that speak of right and wrong, talk of the devil as evil, yet have no problem with poisoning the world, starting wars, killing for profit, etc. This is how I interpret this song.
@toolertotmusicbox she is also a trained dancer and is a large part of her performance style. She's pretty damn fine piano player. Just a super talented artist.
Lmao, the three ones that u mentioned before the reaction are some of my favorites (the whole album actually) this album is just a masterpiece, this gets better with time, I think this album is very different and less digestibles of her career, this is my fav album of all times❤ I hope you go deep down the rabbit hole.
@@adriWHTTH knowing all the insights that everyone is sharing is making me love it more🥰 I just love thought provoking lyrics! I will be STUMBLING down the rabbit hole 😌
I'm pretty awful with putting my feelings into words and what I like most about Aurora is that she always hits the nail with how I feel and all her music gives me such a great outlet for my emotions. You can fall pretty easily into a trap of not understanding truly how you feel and it hurts you slowly over time. But since finding Aurora I've never felt more alive and aware of where my life is at. This album especially speaks directly to me. A lot of people prefer her older works but this album has given me the most to chew by a big margin. Your reaction felt raw and very human and all your interpretations were so correct. I already love this little community I've stumbled across haha. I'll be first in line for more Aurora reactions! (Rina Sawayama is another great artist everyone should check out :) )
Aww I love this comment🙏🏼💜happy you found an artist that you connect with and relate to! I love the positivity of people in these comments. It makes me so happy🥰❤️ more Aurora to come on the channel in the future!
Really nice reaction! I like your vibe. I liked how u tried to understand the lyrics, coming in blind not knowing Aurora and what she’s about it can be hard because she uses a lot of metaphors and some of the lyrics are not straightforward. But her songs are open to interpretation and she welcomes that. For example, a Soul with No King can be viewed as Mother Earth singing to humanity. My favorites from this album are Dreams, Starvation, The Dark Dresses Lightly, and The Blade. I don’t she’s done Do You Feel live yet but she’s performed Starvation and The Dark Dresses lightly at festivals, and did great live versions of Some Type of Skin and A Soul With No King on VEVO.
Oh dear, poor thing... many of the comment writers have known Aurora for years. Have seen all the music videos and live performances here on YT. (And see everything that appears new). Know all of Aurora's interviews and documentary films. 😊 This means that most people have seen and heard Aurora from all sides. Nevertheless, this woman always manages to surprise us. The same goes for this album, which is so completely different than its predecessors and yet so Aurora...🎉 A lot of the comments you get are based on knowledge and it will be difficult for us to give you a proper introduction to Aurora's world. I just remember watching random videos of her and becoming more and more interested in her. Then I started watching interviews and documentaries with and about her and I think it was at this point where I began to become fascinated with Aurora " the human being". If you really want to continue down this path (which we all hope) see the recommendations as a help and not as a "must". Pick off one end of the Aurora cake that you think is tasty, and if you like it, just eat more of it. We are happy that you try it and wish you bon appetit with Aurora.
I had no idea Aurora was so loved! I had just gotten a few requests to check out her music but I can tell people adore her from these comments!😌 I’ll have to watch some interviews to see her personality and how she speaks about her music. Definitely will react to more Aurora in the future✨
@@toolertotmusicbox I have never met a fan base that treats each other with as much love and respect as Aurora's fans. Not just here in YT but also at concerts. There is always a place in their hearts for everyone.❤
I loved your reaction this beautiful music is different from what the media mainstream feeds us with......take your time.....give the Viking Fairy Queen a chance....get to know her better and you'll find out her meaning and she is a Healer with all that Love, Magic and Goodness she spreads and shares, she'll get to you......trust me
Thanks, that was fun! I think this is an amazing album, but I think you should check out some live Aurora too. "A Soul with No King" live at Vevo would be a great place to start.
soul with no king was about mother nature. so instead of a king you'd have a queen. but its also like you said. being stubborn against having a ruler when the mother rules us all in the end. its also fun to note that the Goddess Eos/Aurora is the neice of Gaia in greek/roman mythology. So literally why wont we call her name? I'm sure she's aware of this, her whole last album was about the old gods.
Oooh I love that!!! Thanks for the insight. That makes the song even 10x better when listening to it knowing it’s about Mother Nature😌 love the subject matter in this album, can’t wait to explore more of her art.
Glad that you are exploring Aurora rabbit hole. Just a quick note about Aurora and Billie Eilish, Billie has stated that watching one of Aurora's music videos was what inspired her to become an Artist. (see Billie video below) th-cam.com/video/r_gzFqgLPTQ/w-d-xo.html This latest Album is a bit of a evolution in style for her , and you might find some of her other Albums/EPs interesting. Infections of a Different Kind for me is probably my favorite. And you need to really check out some of her Live performances Sad but beautiful Murder Song at Nobel th-cam.com/video/vh0SWTVwXxw/w-d-xo.html Or beautiful Through the eyes of a Child at a beautiful Cathedral in Oslo th-cam.com/video/ncG9zTzsisE/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the live performance recommendations! Love that Billie was inspired by her; I’ve been so into Billie this year💙 definitely will be checking some of her other projects on the channel😌
It's always so refreshing to see someone react to Aurora for the first time ever, and you're incredibly lucky that it's her best album to date. I'm sure someone has already mentioned this, but if not, fun fact: Aurora is the musician who inspired Billie Eilish to start writing her own music. Also, I hope this isn't overstepping, but I just thought I'd offer a bit of advice from one Yeti Mic user to another: you'll get better sound if you direct your voice at the side of the mic rather than the top. You also might want to look into a pop-filter (I recommend one of the curved ones that hug the mic, rather than the flat disc). Hope this helps for the future!
@@pestobee people have told me about billie! So cool🥰 love the album! I don’t mind the info about the mic! Tbh I don’t know how to use it well I’m still learning! Good tips though😌 first things first… I need to eventually purchase a desktop when I can because my laptop sounds like it’s about to EXPLODE when I stream using OBS studio🤣😭
@@toolertotmusicbox Haha yeah, her album is transcendent. Been listening to it non-stop since it dropped. Her live stuff is even better. Highly recommend checking some of her concerts out. The Nobel Prize performance of her song Runaway is an experience. Oof, yeah, I feel that in terms of the OBS issues on a laptop. 😅 Something that I found that helped in terms of a laptop working overtime (potentially overheating) is getting a laptop fan to put under it. If you need to use it while recording, switch the Yeti Mic setting so that audio pickup is directed towards yourself rather than from multiple directions. (That's the dial with the little circle-like icons around it.) If you choose to invest in building a custom PC, or buy a pre-built one, make sure to look into if the parts are compatible with upgrading later. Will lengthen the longevity and cut total costs when you might need to upgrade again down the road. Best of luck with your channel! I enjoyed the way you broke the songs down, but also your thoughts and reactions to the song titles and album cover. Haven't seen anyone else do that. 😄
Im not a fan of some of AURORAS music. Im a fan of some. And then im " a fan girl" ( as per my daughter)of many. AURORA is a unique Artist. A Chameleon. Has no equal in the variety of styles she writes and performs. Im 55. So my comparisons are " dated" but i truly believe she is her generations Prince, David Bowie, Queen, and i dare say The Beatles. Not in fame, success or anything other then variety. Then i see her as her generations Neil Young. She will play her songs Accapella, alone at Piano, Acoustic or with a full band. Once again its the variety. Then i look at her as musician, not a vocalist for a moment and realize she once again is able to create a variety of music. Look at the instruments she performed on this album. I dont know if id rather see her play Bass or Drums live..Anyways....... Lyrically....shes her Generations Dylan, or Waters( pink floyd). She has no true Genre. ..Album to Album, Song to Song, Performance to Performance...... I hate to be a Debbie Downer or the Neighborhood Karen, but i think she will drastically cut down on touring after NEXT Album.Still perform, but no long tours. She will be finicially secure, be secure with her ability to keep her fan base, will want to finally live the life she wants, not pressures of beiing a touring Artist. Her time, energy and passion will be in creating music. She will want to engineer or produce more. If not for her own music, then for others. Its a natural growth for an Artist such as her. She will want to use her voice in many social, political or ecological matters. Her musical career has always been a compromise for her. Everything from the Fame, Status, Sales, Recognition, Awards, has always been irrelevant for her. Her one love is in creating.
Love your comparisons to other artists and how you feel about Aurora❤️ it’s definitely beautiful to see an artist make music for the love of creating! Awards and accolades in my opinion do not hold one’s value and greatness. I love music and will definitely listen to more Aurora😭🫶
What happened to the heart? “The echo of my shadow” Aurora described this song as a feeling of dying, about mourning her past self and coming to peace with that it's okay that she has changed. As well as celebrating changing, going through things and learning from it. This was the first song written for What Happened to the Heart?, and written on the same day as "Invisible Wounds". These two songs are the more personal songs to her. Most of the album was written in public or unsafe spaces, but these two songs were written "in my living room, where it was safe. They came directly from my solitude". “To be alright” In an interview with Dork, Aurora said: "Of all the major chord songs, it fits the album the most. If that makes sense. It's the wish to feel better, but using the wrong remedies. One of the last stages before the problem becomes all-consuming." “Your Blood” "The world is always bleeding. And you never know what is going on under people's skin. I think it's only when we reach out to each other, that we understand what compassion and beauty we are capable of as human beings. Even if we can't understand what people are going through: we should still try. If we don't, what is a life truly worth? Sometimes addressing the pain, your own, or the pain of the world hurts so much it feels like dying. But in truth, I believe it is then we are born. Your blood. My blood. Our blood." “The conflict of the mind” In a social media post upon release, Aurora said: "This is a song for everything you never said. Everything we left unspoken. Everything we still feel, lingering in the air around us. I know many of you know how it feels to be in a family, where everything painful. Remains quiet. And hidden. There is nothing more painful than seeing the ones I love cry, but at the same time it fills my heart up. Because it's the greatest feeling in the world. To open up. And be there for someone. If only, we were brave enough. It's truly when we open up We find the purest proof of love hidden in the conflict of our minds." “Some type of skin” In press releases, Aurora said: "I've always been told that I should build some type of skin. I've always let myself merge too much with the world, not really knowing where the world ends and I begin. This song screams the muchness of it. And it's delicious. Being human is really delicious, even though it's more than any of us can handle. My god it's a lot." “The essence” AURORA uses vivid imagery to communicate pain and how futile time becomes in alleviating that suffering. “Earthly delight” “Earthly Delights” is described as a wild, sweeping journey through portals, gardens and death. “The dark dresses lightly” In an interview and promotional text for the album, Aurora said: "I spent a lot of time drinking wine alone, speaking out loud, my heart and mind finally in conversation." She would record these conversations and later transcribe them as fodder for her songs, such as "The Dark Dresses Lightly" The song imagines the heart and the mind as two characters sitting at a table, drinking together - you can even hear the glasses clinking in the production. Aurora adds: "So the heart says, 'Okay, now, we've gone too long without communicating. Tonight, we're going to get drunk, go deep into this shit, and explode on each other.' When all the ugly has come out, and you can kind of hear me having an orgasm because getting everything out is so delicious, and the healing can truly begin." “A soul with no King” AURORA speaks about A Soul With No King during her live concert in Kingston at Pryzm: “I feel like our souls are lost, and I feel like our souls don’t know what to do. We haven’t given them any value, and we haven’t given them any [hold/home]. And I feel like we really need to prove to our soul that we’re its ruler - and we’d hear it and we will guide it by being just decent, [empathetic], good human beings. And I think about what’s happening in Palestine a lot when I sing this song because I don’t understand how in the modern time - in modern times like this - that we can disagree on whether something so heart-breaking is wrong or not. I don’t understand.” There are several versions of this song: The album version, the remix version featuring NATURE and different live versions. “Dreams” “AURORA revealed in a show in Oslo that “Dreams” was inspired by the history of a child that wanted to disappear from the world, and it was also inspired by the track of the world.” She says she thinks of her mom when she sings it❤️ “My name” “My Name” questions the listener about the cultural belief that one’s name being forgotten after death signifies true oblivion. The song features the pipa, a traditional Chinese instrument, maybe symbolizing Chinese perspectives on memory and the importance they assign to names. Both AURORA and Ane Brun have publicly addressed the humanitarian situation in Gaza, expressing their concern for mass civilian deaths. “My Name” prompts listeners to reflect on how these civilians' names are forgotten, described as those who are “given just another year, another departure in their atmosphere,” as the lyrics state. Ane Brun is a norwegian artist Aurora has listened a lot to, and she’s one of Aurora’s inspiration❤️ “Do you feel” In an interview with The Forty-Five AURORA is asked: “You also got very, very drunk.” She responds: “I was drinking a lot. Especially the song ‘Do You Feel.’ Others I was definitely drunk, some of the lyrics are painful for me, so it helped a little to sing less vulnerable with someone in the studio. So yeah, I've been drinking a lot and dancing a lot in the studio before going to the studio, which I've never done before!” “Starvation” n press releases, Aurora said: "'Starvation' touches on the very heart of the album. The root of the problem the world is in. Our souls are starving, and therefore I think it's hard for people to truly connect with the world. Our food makes us sick. The news makes us worried, but passive. Our work makes us uninspired by life. We bully strangers on the internet. And we connect to other humans mostly through that very same medium. We can see people getting killed on our phones while we go on about our day. Something is seriously wrong." “The blade” AURORA described “The Blade” as a song with a lot of “female anger” and that fans need to let themselves explode a little to understand the work. In an interview with The Forty-Five the interviewer asks: “To gain more courage and find inspiration for this album, you threw yourself into chaos and some pretty unique methods, from ice swimming to rage rooms…” To which AURORA responds: “It was very cathartic. In rage rooms you punch things, break things and scream at things. You can do things that the world doesn’t really allow you to do. It’s absolutely uplifting. Fun. ‘Blade’ was born out of that.” “My body is not mine” Culturally, the song resonates with contemporary discussions about mental health, self-identity, and the pressures of modern life. AURORA’s ethereal and haunting musical style complements the introspective and often dark themes of the lyrics, creating a powerful and evocative listening experience. The song’s exploration of the disconnection between mind and body invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences of alienation and the quest for self-acceptance. “Invisible wounds” Along with “Echo Of My Shadow”, AURORA composed “Invisible Wounds” in complete silence. She wrote it in her living room, where it was safe, and said the song came directly from loneliness. She said it was the first song she wrote on the album, because she needed to heal herself first ❤️
Just do the same for Aurora's other albums then the newbies will be informed straight away... thank you for your work Lillm. Respect, well done 😉 (As always)❤
@@lillm6874 Thank you so much for this comment!!! I read it all and appreciate the insights to each song🥰🙏🏼 I really love what you summarized about the track starvation. Makes my heart heavy to read but it’s so true😭
If you really wanna know the meaning of her songs, i suggest that you must google it up. But the best thing is that her lyrics are open to prediction. So basically you can interpret it the way you want to. Btw loved your reaction. New to your channel!❤❤ Seeking out for more Aurora Stuffssss❤❤❤❤ Love from India❤
@@rudranilchowdhury5640 Hi thanks for joining the community😌❤️I am up in those Reddit forums sometimes seeing what people have to say about the lyrics🤣 The beautiful thing about music is we can interpret many things in the way we connect to it. I love music🙏🏼🥰
if you listen closely she starts to cry at the end of 'invisible wounds'. her voice gets really shaky. she admitted in an interview that she had to re-record that song many times because she just kept crying while singing it.
She makes you think huh? Aurora is absolutely unique and she is talking about the madness and violence surrounding us and being misguided with so many lies look around see how some powerful big ones are killing innocent without voice what happened to the heart? that is the point the whole shit sucks
Lmfao🤣❤️eventually I will make my way to all of them on the channel🤣 I’ve actually been requested that one before too! Thanks for joining the music community🫶
i liked this album but it is very different from her other ones as other comment said; i really like the other ones of hers better, would be nice seeing you react to them!
Funny how you reference to Billie Eilish. Billie said in an interview that Auroras "Runaway" inspired Billie to become an artist. th-cam.com/video/AC1z0I0xz0w/w-d-xo.html I urge you to listen to ALL of Auroras songs, thay are incredible. She is even better on her live performances. You got to see her concert in Nidarosdomen...it's out of this world. Also check out her covers...they are better than the originals. I also think you might enjoy her song "Queendom".
Thanks for the review. Your audio levels could do with a bit of checking though. Lots of ups & down. That mic looks like you have to stay right beside it to speak as it fades away very quickly when you move away from it. Music very loud in comparison though! Keep going 🙏
Working on audio! I stream on a laptop and have been having so many issues (laptop isn’t ideal for steaming lol) but I spent time resolving video delays and audio the other day! Always want to upgrade equipment in future whenever I am able too😛 Hopefully next Aurora video will be better production wise🙏🏼
I love Aurora but this is my least favorite album of hers, it’s also a lot to digest for anyone who’s not familiar with her style and lyricism… but you did great girl, thanks for the reaction!
Thanks Tami it definitely was very complex; I was trying out here with this lyrical analysis🤣❤️ several people have let me know they like her other albums even more. So I just know they are going to ruin me in the best way😭🫶
In “my body is not mine” she’s screaming “cease fire now!” Calling out the genocide in Palestine. In the music video of starvation you see hands painted with Palestinian flag 🇵🇸 . What happened to our heart when we are watching what we are watching here on earth? This album addresses everything about humanity as a whole and as an individual. The separation of our hearts by living purely in the mind.
Sorry but i hate watching reactions like this , you might be listening to the whole album but its just irritating to me. I would rather listen to one track at a time over a few days than rush through the whole track list at once , her live video's are the best and would get you way more subscribers.
What's wrong with listening to the whole album in one sitting. Your listening habit is also different from a lot of people, what if they say they are irritated by the way you listen to music? Does that make you feel good
@teddyeatspudding I this it's because the songs were cut up so much. It would have been better to react to a complete song one at a time rather than try to rush through the complete album. There isn't usually copyright issues with Aurora.
Aurora is a vibe! I love the production so much and her vocal range BREAKS THE SCALE. Tell me yall favorite songs and your thoughts on the album!😌❤️
Aurora, as a musical artist, has two faces (at least):
1- the perfection seeker in studio, when the production must perfectly match what she has in mind,
2- the spontaneous performer, when she performs her inspiration in the moment, giving us so many different live renditions (from slightly to completely different) of her songs, for years now.
Personally, it's her second face which has definitely conquered me.
AURORA - A Soul With No King (Live Performance) | Vevo: th-cam.com/video/s95nd960XsY/w-d-xo.html
@@Josian-ps7fbthank you for the information🥰🫶 This makes a lot of sense! I’m going to go watch that live performance!
@@Josian-ps7fb Great comment, she is a definite treasure when it comes to her live performances because that is also where her personality shines, but her perfection in the studio is also what makes her the BEST multi talented artist, as you said, her two faces that are her artistry.
@@toolertotmusicbox Yes, you don't really know the artist Aurora until you have seen multiple live performances, she is, IMO, GOAT. Would love to know what you think of that live performance, better yet, it would be great if you did a reaction to it.
At 62 years old she is my favorite artist. Going to see her in Chicago in November.
Her live performances have been a blessing to me.😊
Thank you for listening to AURORA. Her music is incredible and unique please do more of her discography
🫡will be listening to more of her works on the channel❤️
Keep up the good work sis ❤❤@toolertotmusicbox
This album is really very dense, I hope you give a chance to her other albums 'cause they're way more digestible. I love everything from aurora though! You're also a vibe love it! love the reaction and your insights.
Definitely a dense album!!! I will certainly listen to more of her music🥰 thanks for vibing in this music community✨🫶
Over many years, Aurora has helped so many people overcome many problems with her music and lyrics. The older songs in particular have very profound lyrics. Aurora is unique in her personality, she says what she thinks (without filters and spontaneously) and does what comes to her mind. As a result, she has confused and thrown many an interviewer off their feet. In addition to the live performances, I would recommend you watch some of her older and newer interviews. The most important video for you, in my opinion, would be Queendom. It could bring you out of your melancholy. Always good with a bit of fresh air in your stuck thoughts.❤
YES! Found you through XG and now Aurora! I loved your breakdown of the album. You gave thought to meaning and i appreciate you for that. Aurora really shines when you see her live performances. She's so good. Thanks for the wonderful reaction!
Aww thanks so much for these kind words! Her music is extremely deep and I love diving deep into artist's lyrics. Can't wait to react to more of her projects😍
Amazing Álbum! Aurora always releasing the best albums.
@@mathhenri-xy5fh really was a good first listen😌❤️can’t wait to listen to more of her projects!
This album (and your reaction to some of the tracks) brings up some memories for me. When I used to work in an office, a new girl joined the team. She was 18, incredibly positive, bubbly, smiley, full of life. As the years went by, she was dragged down by the negativity of the place and a shell of her former wonderful self. It's been 30 years and it still bothers me that I didn't do more to protect that innocent soul of hers. We could have all become more like her rather than making her more like us.
@@TerryNationB7 😭❤️ working hard and the same old routine can definitely make us lose some of that positivity sometimes😭 I certainly agree negative environments can bring down one’s aura and energy. I try to make others smile the best I can cuz I know it’s rough out here. I love connecting with people through music🙏🏼✨
her lyrics aren't surface level, they are mostly abstract and metaphoric. it needs time to get it all. and they can be interpreted in multiple ways. thanks for your reaction.
Thanks for watching! I agree they are complex. I could literally write an English paper on them🤣❤️
Favorite songs on the album, in no particular order: The Blade, Dark Dresses Lightly, Starvation, Conflict of the Mind, Invisible Wounds, The Essence, Echo of My Shadow, Soul With No King, Some Type of Skin, My Name, as you can see, basically all of them because I was going to keep going but I realized I was listing them all, lol
Lmfao I mean sometimes you just like every song off the album because they’re all just good tracks😌💅🏼
A Soul with No King...thoughts. Consider that the speaker of the song is the Earth. She is challenging those that speak of right and wrong, talk of the devil as evil, yet have no problem with poisoning the world, starting wars, killing for profit, etc. This is how I interpret this song.
Other people said similar things to this! I love the message of the song even more thinking about it in this context😍
OMG LOVED SO MUCH THIS REACTION ! I'm subscribing right now cause I Need to see you going deep on aurora albuns !
@@FFrozenCJ Thanks for subscribing🥰🫶 definitely will be filming more Aurora reactions in 2024!
omgggg yesss, I was waiting so long for this album and and she did not disappoint!!!
I really loved the high energy tracks! They were so unique and fun🥰
To truly appreciate Aroura I suggest you watch some of her videos were she performs live.
@@paulkossak7761 I’ll have to check out some of those! I just know she’s gonna be magical on stage😌✨
@toolertotmusicbox she is also a trained dancer and is a large part of her performance style. She's pretty damn fine piano player. Just a super talented artist.
OMG! Great reaction! I hope you explore more of her discography she is a gem❤
We will be seeing more Aurora on the channel for sure🥰
39:50 the ceasefire now part is for palestine
@@folklore4202 Love that! Totally makes sense. Powerful song🙏🏼
My favorites from this album:
Starvation
When the dark dresses lightly
The blade
@@NawakyKase love the top 3! I am obsessed with the production on do you feel🥰
IMO, AOTY by the GOAT. Thanks.
So happy being on the channel told me about her music🙏🏼
You said it Bestie💙🥰🥰🦋
@@lillm6874 🥰🥰
Lmao, the three ones that u mentioned before the reaction are some of my favorites (the whole album actually) this album is just a masterpiece, this gets better with time, I think this album is very different and less digestibles of her career, this is my fav album of all times❤ I hope you go deep down the rabbit hole.
@@adriWHTTH knowing all the insights that everyone is sharing is making me love it more🥰 I just love thought provoking lyrics! I will be STUMBLING down the rabbit hole 😌
I'm pretty awful with putting my feelings into words and what I like most about Aurora is that she always hits the nail with how I feel and all her music gives me such a great outlet for my emotions. You can fall pretty easily into a trap of not understanding truly how you feel and it hurts you slowly over time. But since finding Aurora I've never felt more alive and aware of where my life is at.
This album especially speaks directly to me. A lot of people prefer her older works but this album has given me the most to chew by a big margin.
Your reaction felt raw and very human and all your interpretations were so correct. I already love this little community I've stumbled across haha.
I'll be first in line for more Aurora reactions!
(Rina Sawayama is another great artist everyone should check out :) )
Aww I love this comment🙏🏼💜happy you found an artist that you connect with and relate to! I love the positivity of people in these comments. It makes me so happy🥰❤️ more Aurora to come on the channel in the future!
Really nice reaction! I like your vibe. I liked how u tried to understand the lyrics, coming in blind not knowing Aurora and what she’s about it can be hard because she uses a lot of metaphors and some of the lyrics are not straightforward. But her songs are open to interpretation and she welcomes that. For example, a Soul with No King can be viewed as Mother Earth singing to humanity. My favorites from this album are Dreams, Starvation, The Dark Dresses Lightly, and The Blade.
I don’t she’s done Do You Feel live yet but she’s performed Starvation and The Dark Dresses lightly at festivals, and did great live versions of Some Type of Skin and A Soul With No King on VEVO.
Thanks so much for watching!! She’s definitely an incredible writer I love diving into the lyrics. Can’t wait to explore more of her projects!
Oh dear, poor thing... many of the comment writers have known Aurora for years.
Have seen all the music videos and live performances here on YT. (And see everything that appears new). Know all of Aurora's interviews and documentary films. 😊
This means that most people have seen and heard Aurora from all sides. Nevertheless, this woman always manages to surprise us. The same goes for this album, which is so completely different than its predecessors and yet so Aurora...🎉
A lot of the comments you get are based on knowledge and it will be difficult for us to give you a proper introduction to Aurora's world.
I just remember watching random videos of her and becoming more and more interested in her. Then I started watching interviews and documentaries with and about her and I think it was at this point where I began to become fascinated with Aurora " the human being". If you really want to continue down this path (which we all hope) see the recommendations as a help and not as a "must". Pick off one end of the Aurora cake that you think is tasty, and if you like it, just eat more of it.
We are happy that you try it and wish you bon appetit with Aurora.
I had no idea Aurora was so loved! I had just gotten a few requests to check out her music but I can tell people adore her from these comments!😌 I’ll have to watch some interviews to see her personality and how she speaks about her music. Definitely will react to more Aurora in the future✨
@@toolertotmusicbox I have never met a fan base that treats each other with as much love and respect as Aurora's fans. Not just here in YT but also at concerts. There is always a place in their hearts for everyone.❤
@@Holgerdansk I love the good energy! I like to put myself in positive circles😁🙏🏼
Well done!
Thanks Paul✨💙
I loved your reaction this beautiful music is different from what the media mainstream feeds us with......take your time.....give the Viking Fairy Queen a chance....get to know her better and you'll find out her meaning and she is a Healer with all that Love, Magic and Goodness she spreads and shares, she'll get to you......trust me
@@panchiolarranaga1616 Thanks for spending some time on the channel and watching❤️🙏🏼 excited to get deeper into her discography!
Great reaction. You should listen to some of Auroras music of her other albums as well. This album is quite experimental for her.
Thanks for watching! Can't wait to listen to another one of her projects😌
Yer a sweetie ❤
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Thanks, that was fun! I think this is an amazing album, but I think you should check out some live Aurora too. "A Soul with No King" live at Vevo would be a great place to start.
I just know her vocal range is incredible live!!!
@@toolertotmusicbox Indeed, I think most fans prefer her live, because she's so good!
My fave is starvation!! Love ur channel and i subbed btw, you're hilarious 🤣❤
Starvation really got my mind thinking! Thanks for subbing😝 I try to keep y'all giggling even in the most serious album reactions🤣❤️
soul with no king was about mother nature. so instead of a king you'd have a queen. but its also like you said. being stubborn against having a ruler when the mother rules us all in the end. its also fun to note that the Goddess Eos/Aurora is the neice of Gaia in greek/roman mythology. So literally why wont we call her name? I'm sure she's aware of this, her whole last album was about the old gods.
Oooh I love that!!! Thanks for the insight. That makes the song even 10x better when listening to it knowing it’s about Mother Nature😌 love the subject matter in this album, can’t wait to explore more of her art.
The blade, soul with no king and Starvation. Starvation f*****g slaps too. Like the bass? Hello lmao. Graet video btw 😊❤
@@Chrismashups Thanks for being here chris! Yes the bass on that song is😍 Glad everyone got me into Aurora im loving this album😌❤️
Glad that you are exploring Aurora rabbit hole.
Just a quick note about Aurora and Billie Eilish, Billie has stated that watching one of Aurora's music videos was what inspired her to become an Artist. (see Billie video below)
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This latest Album is a bit of a evolution in style for her , and you might find some of her other Albums/EPs interesting. Infections of a Different Kind for me is probably my favorite. And you need to really check out some of her Live performances Sad but beautiful Murder Song at Nobel th-cam.com/video/vh0SWTVwXxw/w-d-xo.html
Or beautiful Through the eyes of a Child at a beautiful Cathedral in Oslo th-cam.com/video/ncG9zTzsisE/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the live performance recommendations! Love that Billie was inspired by her; I’ve been so into Billie this year💙 definitely will be checking some of her other projects on the channel😌
Love Aurora ❤
@@Roy-mw5js I love the album😌❤️
It's always so refreshing to see someone react to Aurora for the first time ever, and you're incredibly lucky that it's her best album to date. I'm sure someone has already mentioned this, but if not, fun fact: Aurora is the musician who inspired Billie Eilish to start writing her own music.
Also, I hope this isn't overstepping, but I just thought I'd offer a bit of advice from one Yeti Mic user to another: you'll get better sound if you direct your voice at the side of the mic rather than the top. You also might want to look into a pop-filter (I recommend one of the curved ones that hug the mic, rather than the flat disc). Hope this helps for the future!
@@pestobee people have told me about billie! So cool🥰 love the album! I don’t mind the info about the mic! Tbh I don’t know how to use it well I’m still learning! Good tips though😌 first things first… I need to eventually purchase a desktop when I can because my laptop sounds like it’s about to EXPLODE when I stream using OBS studio🤣😭
@@toolertotmusicbox Haha yeah, her album is transcendent. Been listening to it non-stop since it dropped. Her live stuff is even better. Highly recommend checking some of her concerts out. The Nobel Prize performance of her song Runaway is an experience.
Oof, yeah, I feel that in terms of the OBS issues on a laptop. 😅 Something that I found that helped in terms of a laptop working overtime (potentially overheating) is getting a laptop fan to put under it. If you need to use it while recording, switch the Yeti Mic setting so that audio pickup is directed towards yourself rather than from multiple directions. (That's the dial with the little circle-like icons around it.)
If you choose to invest in building a custom PC, or buy a pre-built one, make sure to look into if the parts are compatible with upgrading later. Will lengthen the longevity and cut total costs when you might need to upgrade again down the road.
Best of luck with your channel! I enjoyed the way you broke the songs down, but also your thoughts and reactions to the song titles and album cover. Haven't seen anyone else do that. 😄
@@pestobee Thanks so much for all the tips and watching🥰🫶
Billie Eilish said that Aurora inspired her to become an artist
I love that😎
Im not a fan of some of AURORAS music. Im a fan of some. And then im " a fan girl" ( as per my daughter)of many.
AURORA is a unique Artist. A Chameleon. Has no equal in the variety of styles she writes and performs.
Im 55. So my comparisons are " dated" but i truly believe she is her generations Prince, David Bowie, Queen, and i dare say The Beatles. Not in fame, success or anything other then variety.
Then i see her as her generations Neil Young. She will play her songs Accapella, alone at Piano, Acoustic or with a full band. Once again its the variety.
Then i look at her as musician, not a vocalist for a moment and realize she once again is able to create a variety of music. Look at the instruments she performed on this album. I dont know if id rather see her play Bass or Drums live..Anyways.......
Lyrically....shes her Generations Dylan, or Waters( pink floyd).
She has no true Genre. ..Album to Album, Song to Song, Performance to Performance......
I hate to be a Debbie Downer or the Neighborhood Karen, but i think she will drastically cut down on touring after NEXT Album.Still perform, but no long tours.
She will be finicially secure, be secure with her ability to keep her fan base, will want to finally live the life she wants, not pressures of beiing a touring Artist. Her time, energy and passion will be in creating music. She will want to engineer or produce more. If not for her own music, then for others. Its a natural growth for an Artist such as her.
She will want to use her voice in many social, political or ecological matters.
Her musical career has always been a compromise for her. Everything from the Fame, Status, Sales, Recognition, Awards, has always been irrelevant for her. Her one love is in creating.
Love your comparisons to other artists and how you feel about Aurora❤️ it’s definitely beautiful to see an artist make music for the love of creating! Awards and accolades in my opinion do not hold one’s value and greatness. I love music and will definitely listen to more Aurora😭🫶
What happened to the heart?
“The echo of my shadow”
Aurora described this song as a feeling of dying, about mourning her past self and coming to peace with that it's okay that she has changed. As well as celebrating changing, going through things and learning from it. This was the first song written for What Happened to the Heart?, and written on the same day as "Invisible Wounds". These two songs are the more personal songs to her.
Most of the album was written in public or unsafe spaces, but these two songs were written "in my living room, where it was safe. They came directly from my solitude".
“To be alright”
In an interview with Dork, Aurora said:
"Of all the major chord songs, it fits the album the most. If that makes sense. It's the wish to feel better, but using the wrong remedies. One of the last stages before the problem becomes all-consuming."
“Your Blood”
"The world is always bleeding. And you never know what is going on under people's skin. I think it's only when we reach out to each other, that we understand what compassion and beauty we are capable of as human beings. Even if we can't understand what people are going through: we should still try. If we don't, what is a life truly worth? Sometimes addressing the pain, your own, or the pain of the world hurts so much it feels like dying. But in truth, I believe it is then we are born. Your blood. My blood. Our blood."
“The conflict of the mind”
In a social media post upon release, Aurora said:
"This is a song for everything you never said. Everything we left unspoken. Everything we still feel, lingering in the air around us. I know many of you know how it feels to be in a family, where everything painful. Remains quiet. And hidden. There is nothing more painful than seeing the ones I love cry, but at the same time it fills my heart up. Because it's the greatest feeling in the world. To open up. And be there for someone. If only, we were brave enough. It's truly when we open up We find the purest proof of love hidden in the conflict of our minds."
“Some type of skin”
In press releases, Aurora said:
"I've always been told that I should build some type of skin. I've always let myself merge too much with the world, not really knowing where the world ends and I begin. This song screams the muchness of it. And it's delicious. Being human is really delicious, even though it's more than any of us can handle. My god it's a lot."
“The essence”
AURORA uses vivid imagery to communicate pain and how futile time becomes in alleviating that suffering.
“Earthly delight”
“Earthly Delights” is described as a wild, sweeping journey through portals, gardens and death.
“The dark dresses lightly”
In an interview and promotional text for the album, Aurora said: "I spent a lot of time drinking wine alone, speaking out loud, my heart and mind finally in conversation." She would record these conversations and later transcribe them as fodder for her songs, such as "The Dark Dresses Lightly" The song imagines the heart and the mind as two characters sitting at a table, drinking together - you can even hear the glasses clinking in the production. Aurora adds:
"So the heart says, 'Okay, now, we've gone too long without communicating. Tonight, we're going to get drunk, go deep into this shit, and explode on each other.' When all the ugly has come out, and you can kind of hear me having an orgasm because getting everything out is so delicious, and the healing can truly begin."
“A soul with no King”
AURORA speaks about A Soul With No King during her live concert in Kingston at Pryzm:
“I feel like our souls are lost, and I feel like our souls don’t know what to do. We haven’t given them any value, and we haven’t given them any [hold/home]. And I feel like we really need to prove to our soul that we’re its ruler - and we’d hear it and we will guide it by being just decent, [empathetic], good human beings. And I think about what’s happening in Palestine a lot when I sing this song because I don’t understand how in the modern time - in modern times like this - that we can disagree on whether something so heart-breaking is wrong or not. I don’t understand.”
There are several versions of this song: The album version, the remix version featuring NATURE and different live versions.
“Dreams”
“AURORA revealed in a show in Oslo that “Dreams” was inspired by the history of a child that wanted to disappear from the world, and it was also inspired by the track of the world.”
She says she thinks of her mom when she sings it❤️
“My name”
“My Name” questions the listener about the cultural belief that one’s name being forgotten after death signifies true oblivion. The song features the pipa, a traditional Chinese instrument, maybe symbolizing Chinese perspectives on memory and the importance they assign to names.
Both AURORA and Ane Brun have publicly addressed the humanitarian situation in Gaza, expressing their concern for mass civilian deaths. “My Name” prompts listeners to reflect on how these civilians' names are forgotten, described as those who are “given just another year, another departure in their atmosphere,” as the lyrics state.
Ane Brun is a norwegian artist Aurora has listened a lot to, and she’s one of Aurora’s inspiration❤️
“Do you feel”
In an interview with The Forty-Five AURORA is asked: “You also got very, very drunk.” She responds: “I was drinking a lot. Especially the song ‘Do You Feel.’ Others I was definitely drunk, some of the lyrics are painful for me, so it helped a little to sing less vulnerable with someone in the studio. So yeah, I've been drinking a lot and dancing a lot in the studio before going to the studio, which I've never done before!”
“Starvation”
n press releases, Aurora said:
"'Starvation' touches on the very heart of the album. The root of the problem the world is in. Our souls are starving, and therefore I think it's hard for people to truly connect with the world. Our food makes us sick. The news makes us worried, but passive. Our work makes us uninspired by life. We bully strangers on the internet. And we connect to other humans mostly through that very same medium. We can see people getting killed on our phones while we go on about our day. Something is seriously wrong."
“The blade”
AURORA described “The Blade” as a song with a lot of “female anger” and that fans need to let themselves explode a little to understand the work. In an interview with The Forty-Five the interviewer asks: “To gain more courage and find inspiration for this album, you threw yourself into chaos and some pretty unique methods, from ice swimming to rage rooms…” To which AURORA responds: “It was very cathartic. In rage rooms you punch things, break things and scream at things. You can do things that the world doesn’t really allow you to do. It’s absolutely uplifting. Fun. ‘Blade’ was born out of that.”
“My body is not mine”
Culturally, the song resonates with contemporary discussions about mental health, self-identity, and the pressures of modern life. AURORA’s ethereal and haunting musical style complements the introspective and often dark themes of the lyrics, creating a powerful and evocative listening experience. The song’s exploration of the disconnection between mind and body invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences of alienation and the quest for self-acceptance.
“Invisible wounds”
Along with “Echo Of My Shadow”, AURORA composed “Invisible Wounds” in complete silence. She wrote it in her living room, where it was safe, and said the song came directly from loneliness.
She said it was the first song she wrote on the album, because she needed to heal herself first ❤️
This is a really awesome comment Bestie, this comment is a great introduction to Aurora 😍😍🥰🥰
Just do the same for Aurora's other albums then the newbies will be informed straight away... thank you for your work Lillm. Respect, well done 😉 (As always)❤
@@lillm6874 Thank you so much for this comment!!! I read it all and appreciate the insights to each song🥰🙏🏼 I really love what you summarized about the track starvation. Makes my heart heavy to read but it’s so true😭
If you really wanna know the meaning of her songs, i suggest that you must google it up. But the best thing is that her lyrics are open to prediction. So basically you can interpret it the way you want to.
Btw loved your reaction. New to your channel!❤❤ Seeking out for more Aurora Stuffssss❤❤❤❤
Love from India❤
@@rudranilchowdhury5640 Hi thanks for joining the community😌❤️I am up in those Reddit forums sometimes seeing what people have to say about the lyrics🤣 The beautiful thing about music is we can interpret many things in the way we connect to it. I love music🙏🏼🥰
if you listen closely she starts to cry at the end of 'invisible wounds'. her voice gets really shaky. she admitted in an interview that she had to re-record that song many times because she just kept crying while singing it.
That is so sad😭 I feel like it has to be so hard to sing such emotional songs. Especially to perform such emotional songs live!
I think putting the lyrics on screen is a good idea!
Thanks for the feedback; I appreciate it🥰🫶! I want to make the experience better for y’all
me too
@@NarinsNewAge-zz2hf thanks so much for letting me know🥰🙏🏼
@@toolertotmusicbox 💚💚
She makes you think huh? Aurora is absolutely unique and she is talking about the madness and violence surrounding us and being misguided with so many lies look around see how some powerful big ones are killing innocent without voice what happened to the heart? that is the point the whole shit sucks
@@panchiolarranaga1616 I can agree a lot of individuals in the world have stopped using their hearts😭 album is hitting im loving it!
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❤❤❤ great reaction only 4 more albums to go lol. Try The Last Dinner Party debut album. Stay safe and a new sub.
Lmfao🤣❤️eventually I will make my way to all of them on the channel🤣 I’ve actually been requested that one before too! Thanks for joining the music community🫶
i liked this album but it is very different from her other ones as other comment said; i really like the other ones of hers better, would be nice seeing you react to them!
For sure will dive into more of her discography! She’s seems to have such a strong fan base and everyone seems sweet from the comments❤️
Funny how you reference to Billie Eilish. Billie said in an interview that Auroras "Runaway" inspired Billie to become an artist.
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I urge you to listen to ALL of Auroras songs, thay are incredible. She is even better on her live performances. You got to see her concert in Nidarosdomen...it's out of this world. Also check out her covers...they are better than the originals.
I also think you might enjoy her song "Queendom".
Thanks for all the suggestions🥰 I can totally see how Billie was inspired by Aurora!
Thanks for the review. Your audio levels could do with a bit of checking though. Lots of ups & down. That mic looks like you have to stay right beside it to speak as it fades away very quickly when you move away from it. Music very loud in comparison though! Keep going 🙏
Working on audio! I stream on a laptop and have been having so many issues (laptop isn’t ideal for steaming lol) but I spent time resolving video delays and audio the other day! Always want to upgrade equipment in future whenever I am able too😛 Hopefully next Aurora video will be better production wise🙏🏼
I love Aurora but this is my least favorite album of hers, it’s also a lot to digest for anyone who’s not familiar with her style and lyricism… but you did great girl, thanks for the reaction!
Thanks Tami it definitely was very complex; I was trying out here with this lyrical analysis🤣❤️ several people have let me know they like her other albums even more. So I just know they are going to ruin me in the best way😭🫶
In “my body is not mine” she’s screaming “cease fire now!” Calling out the genocide in Palestine. In the music video of starvation you see hands painted with Palestinian flag 🇵🇸 . What happened to our heart when we are watching what we are watching here on earth? This album addresses everything about humanity as a whole and as an individual. The separation of our hearts by living purely in the mind.
Such a incredible album! It's grown on me so much more even after reacting!
please listen to 21 century blues by RAYEEE PLESSSS
I’ve definitely heard that’s a great album!
Sorry but i hate watching reactions like this , you might be listening to the whole album but its just irritating to me. I would rather listen to one track at a time over a few days than rush through the whole track list at once , her live video's are the best and would get you way more subscribers.
What's wrong with listening to the whole album in one sitting. Your listening habit is also different from a lot of people, what if they say they are irritated by the way you listen to music? Does that make you feel good
@teddyeatspudding I this it's because the songs were cut up so much. It would have been better to react to a complete song one at a time rather than try to rush through the complete album. There isn't usually copyright issues with Aurora.