You're right, her name is Eivør Pálsdóttir and she's from the Faroe Islands, the song is called Tròdlabùndin (meaning Troll Bound or spellbound). The recording is from a concert at a mountain farm by the Sogne Fjord about 130 km (as the crow flies) north-east from Bergen, Norway. The video recording is from Norwegian TV (NRK) and features some views over the fjord and mountains around the farm. The singing style is called Jojk and has it's roots in the Sámi culture Lyrics (as best I can translate): Troll bound I am, I am The wizard attached me, attached me Troll deep in my soul, in my soul Burning bonfire is burning in the heart
Troll bound I am, I am The wizard attached me, attached me Troll bound into my heart, into my heart My eyes got stuck where the wizard stood
This is not a joke. I'm not gonna make absolute claim what could/should be called Joik or not, but I would say it is misleading and not useful to call this Joik. Eivør is very versatile and in this song there are inflections which are definitely similar to those found in music described as joik. She might have taken inspiration or been inspired by it, but there are also elements I have never heard in anything referred to as a joik. So by its musical expression alone, I would disagree that it there is enough commonality or exclusivity to call this a joik and certainly not in a cultural historical context. The concept "joik" is intrinsically and more or less exclusively sami. As a whole, it is not a part of the cultural mixing between the sami and other nordic people the last 1000 years, due to the same reason that galdring (norse spiritual chanting mentioned in the song) is no longer common. The sami was exposed to same oppression as the rest, but as a minority living in part isolated and nomadically, they had a better chance of keeping certain traditions hidden and alive. Joik was even illegal in Norway into the mid 20th century, and has only come to be widely accepted the last 50 years. The word "joik" seems as it could be used almost synonymously with the word "song". In earlier times it was possibly used for all types of singing of songs in/by sami. Most rituals and practises where it could have been used, is now extinct, except singing to/for/by oneself. So what today seperates our usage of "song/singing" with the sami usage of joik, is that joik now only refers to song/singing with a personal impression rather than expression. It is the attitude/intent/approach of the singer that matters most, not how it sounds. "A joik" would therefore be "a song" that is joiked or suitable to be joiked. Also in sami the word seems to be used in the sense of joiking to someone/something, rather than about. It is sometimes described as letting the the song become the thing you sing (to) and/or vice versa. So a song that is joiked would be considered a joik regardless of its musical expression. The musical expression, is of course fairly common among the practitioners, since they have been influencing each other in isolation for 1000 years or more. It is this expression which I think outsiders (but also many sami) emphasize, when the use the word joik. I'm doubting, but willing to accept that the intent in the song/singing is common with the concept of joik. Even if that is the case, since it is neither sami nor performed by a sami, it seems pretty pointless to refer to it as a joik (unless you yourself are sami and speaking to other people with the same understanding of the word). If I was to describe it functionally I would describe it as a ballade (descriptive) or imitated galdr (intended to release the spell by confronting/describing it). By musical expression I would simply call it world music or/with nordic sound. If you want Joik, I highly recommend that you promote this clip by VILDÁ to reactors (someone gotta be brave enough to be the first): czcams.com/video/Q5R9d2USULE/video.html It's composed by Mari Boine, I'm sure you know. Even this might not completely fall in every possible defintion of joik, but undoubtfully mostly based in the sami tradition ( I love the addition of the accordian though). There are more interesting things out there, but I think this is perfect for a reaction. Tell me what you think, if you watch it.
@@YozhikvTumane I don't know if it is or not, I would agree that it sounds as some of it could be. I just found the way you phrased it not very useful, but I'm not offended at all.
@Yozhik v Tumane I'm sorry Eivor are not sami. Only sami do jojk. This is nordic throat singing. As someone wrote on another thread, the commen theme is that nordic ethnicities has likeness in music and as well singing.
The incredible magic of music and place! I can only repeat your words, Eddie. I wish I could be there, in one of the most beautiful places in the world and let myself be hypnotized by this unique voice and sound.💓😊
The english translation: Spellbound I am, I am The wizard has enchanted me, enchanted me Spellbound deep in my soul, in my soul In my heart burns a sizzling fire, a sizzling fire Spellbound I am, I am The wizard has enchanted me, enchanted me Spellbound in my heart's root, my heart's root My eyes gaze to where the wizard stood
Even though, i i love every version of this song, the 2 minutes version is more primal and raw. I would recommend other of hers songs such as: Wake me up, True love, Boxes, Falling Free. Is so reare for reactor to, well, react to her, i'm glad she's getting more recognition :D She totally deserves it. Thank you for your reaction!.
thanks for the recommendations :) she sings wonderful thing is, most of her songs are copyright protected and will get blocked when i'll try to post it
Great tribal primordial vibes. Atmosphere , remarkable mesmerizing hypnotic recognizable vocal prowess. Best ethnic rendition since Diana Ankudinova “ river”. Love these unique tribal songs. Al
I recommended this for you some months ago. I thought you might like it because you had said you wanted to experience new and different music from all over the world. I listen to this pretty often and really enjoy it because it seems so tranquil and the scenery is so beautiful. I know it's a fjord in Norway but it reminds me of the fjords and islands of British Columbia where I like to explore by boat. Eivør has a lot of other music (different genres) and has won many awards and is a great representative for the Faroe Islands. I hope this performance will hold a special place in your heart for its beauty and simplicity. Also, who knew old folk songs would have beat boxing? It is logical though when you don't have many instruments you become one.
Please react to eivor ( these 2 are beyond amazing and showcases even her HIGHER notes !!! ) “ Wake me Up” “ falling free” ( this will blow you away -as good as Nightwish ) I checked her website and all her songs are amazing. Very underrated. Unique voice. Wish I had the $$ I’d fly her to America or UK to perform on the Voice US or UK where she would win and become famous. Dimash was a relative unknown prior to 2017 until his parents decided to enter him in the Singer contest in China where he finished second but showcased his amazing voice and showmanship and became world famous. Eivor is among my top 5 female vocalists after listening to all her songs on her website. Hope your reaction brings her more fans! Al
Eivor Plassdottir and John Lunn wrote and performed the soundtrack for The Last Kingdom. The Last Kingdom is on Netflix and is based on the books by Bernard Cornwell.
Eivor is a female name from Old Norse and is pronounced the same as "Ivor". Her second name (Palsdottir) follows the old Scandinavian tradition of naming your children using a patronymic name - composed of the fathers first name followed by either "son"/"sen" or "dottir" (daughter) depending on their sex. Under this system there is no inherited surname or family name - the children do not share the same last name as their parent. And commonly the mother doesn't change her last name on marriage - but retains her original last name. This can be very confusing to those who expect the family to all share a family or surname. This system is supported & promoted (by law) in Iceland where inherited surnames are rare - and is still practiced (but not imposed by law) in the Faroe Isles where Eivor was born. Traditionally parents and children also had the option to take the mothers first name as the root for their last name - so called matronymic naming. The name (Palsdottir) is literally "Pal's daughter" - her father's name is Páll Jacobsen and she is the daughter of Páll. Incidentally her mothers name is Sædis Eilifsdóttir - she retains her original last name (not changed by marriage) - and thus her father was called Eilif. These types of family naming systems were very common when populations were small and mobility was limited - everyone in your village (and close by villages) knew of your family and identity issues were rare. Adding a middle (or second) given name gradually became more common to help distinguish people with the same name. It was only when towns and cities developed that a more complex naming system was required - and inherited surnames developed. Many countries around the world have versions of this naming system still in use to varying degrees. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patronymic#Historical_and_current_use
First time I heared her voice I was crying, so beautiful. To me her voice reminds me of Kate Bush, but in her own style. I saw her live in Sweden, she is amazing!!!
Hope you are safe and well. Just watched and listened to Evior perform a Billie Holiday song and beyond a shadow of a doubt the best rendition and Cover ever of Billie Holiday’s “ Gloomy Sunday” performed in English after dark in some studio or night club. Brought me to tears. If not publicly, you must react privately by YouTubing “Eivor & Ginman after dark gloomy Sunday” ( click 5:11 Version posted by AlruneR.). No one as yet has reacted. Deserves a million watches. All love in isolation from Miami Beach, Florida, Al
You are not far off at all! Do you know phonetic symbols? The ‘ø’ in this case is pronounced /œ/. If you’re German (I’m guessing here based on your surname) it’s the same as ‘ö’. Double ‘ll’ makes a dl/tl-sound, which you’ve done correctly. The Faroese ‘r’ is /ɹ/ although sometimes (especially in songs) it’s trilled instead for effect.
@@TheFrecklish lol I’m actually German-american descent and speak French and Arabic xD but this still helps me cuz I’m a language nerd lol! Thank you for the explanation!
She is from the Faroe Islands, but it is filmed in Norway
The concert are from Norway
You're right, her name is Eivør Pálsdóttir and she's from the Faroe Islands, the song is called Tròdlabùndin (meaning Troll Bound or spellbound). The recording is from a concert at a mountain farm by the Sogne Fjord about 130 km (as the crow flies) north-east from Bergen, Norway. The video recording is from Norwegian TV (NRK) and features some views over the fjord and mountains around the farm.
The singing style is called Jojk and has it's roots in the Sámi culture
Lyrics (as best I can translate):
Troll bound I am, I
am
The wizard attached me, attached me
Troll deep in my soul, in my soul
Burning bonfire is burning in the heart
Troll bound I am, I
am
The wizard attached me, attached me
Troll bound into my heart, into my heart
My eyes got stuck where the wizard stood
thanks for the info man !
This is not a joke.
I'm not gonna make absolute claim what could/should be called Joik or not, but I would say it is misleading and not useful to call this Joik. Eivør is very versatile and in this song there are inflections which are definitely similar to those found in music described as joik. She might have taken inspiration or been inspired by it, but there are also elements I have never heard in anything referred to as a joik. So by its musical expression alone, I would disagree that it there is enough commonality or exclusivity to call this a joik and certainly not in a cultural historical context.
The concept "joik" is intrinsically and more or less exclusively sami. As a whole, it is not a part of the cultural mixing between the sami and other nordic people the last 1000 years, due to the same reason that galdring (norse spiritual chanting mentioned in the song) is no longer common. The sami was exposed to same oppression as the rest, but as a minority living in part isolated and nomadically, they had a better chance of keeping certain traditions hidden and alive. Joik was even illegal in Norway into the mid 20th century, and has only come to be widely accepted the last 50 years.
The word "joik" seems as it could be used almost synonymously with the word "song". In earlier times it was possibly used for all types of singing of songs in/by sami. Most rituals and practises where it could have been used, is now extinct, except singing to/for/by oneself. So what today seperates our usage of "song/singing" with the sami usage of joik, is that joik now only refers to song/singing with a personal impression rather than expression. It is the attitude/intent/approach of the singer that matters most, not how it sounds. "A joik" would therefore be "a song" that is joiked or suitable to be joiked. Also in sami the word seems to be used in the sense of joiking to someone/something, rather than about. It is sometimes described as letting the the song become the thing you sing (to) and/or vice versa. So a song that is joiked would be considered a joik regardless of its musical expression. The musical expression, is of course fairly common among the practitioners, since they have been influencing each other in isolation for 1000 years or more. It is this expression which I think outsiders (but also many sami) emphasize, when the use the word joik.
I'm doubting, but willing to accept that the intent in the song/singing is common with the concept of joik. Even if that is the case, since it is neither sami nor performed by a sami, it seems pretty pointless to refer to it as a joik (unless you yourself are sami and speaking to other people with the same understanding of the word).
If I was to describe it functionally I would describe it as a ballade (descriptive) or imitated galdr (intended to release the spell by confronting/describing it). By musical expression I would simply call it world music or/with nordic sound.
If you want Joik, I highly recommend that you promote this clip by VILDÁ to reactors (someone gotta be brave enough to be the first): czcams.com/video/Q5R9d2USULE/video.html
It's composed by Mari Boine, I'm sure you know. Even this might not completely fall in every possible defintion of joik, but undoubtfully mostly based in the sami tradition ( I love the addition of the accordian though). There are more interesting things out there, but I think this is perfect for a reaction.
Tell me what you think, if you watch it.
@@BrimirMe I'm sorry if I've offended you by using the word loosely. But parts of this song is at least inspired by the sámi joik
@@YozhikvTumane I don't know if it is or not, I would agree that it sounds as some of it could be. I just found the way you phrased it not very useful, but I'm not offended at all.
@Yozhik v Tumane I'm sorry Eivor are not sami. Only sami do jojk. This is nordic throat singing. As someone wrote on another thread, the commen theme is that nordic ethnicities has likeness in music and as well singing.
She sang the theme song for the tv show The Last Kingdom ❤
The incredible magic of music and place!
I can only repeat your words, Eddie. I wish I could be there, in one of the most beautiful places in the world and let myself be hypnotized by this unique voice and sound.💓😊
Eivor. Just listen and absorb. I hope all can see her live.
The english translation:
Spellbound I am, I am
The wizard has enchanted me, enchanted me
Spellbound deep in my soul, in my soul
In my heart burns a sizzling fire, a sizzling fire
Spellbound I am, I am
The wizard has enchanted me, enchanted me
Spellbound in my heart's root, my heart's root
My eyes gaze to where the wizard stood
Thank you for your reaction, Eyvør has a unique voice. You should try Falling free by her its also lovely.
Even though, i i love every version of this song, the 2 minutes version is more primal and raw.
I would recommend other of hers songs such as: Wake me up, True love, Boxes, Falling Free.
Is so reare for reactor to, well, react to her, i'm glad she's getting more recognition :D
She totally deserves it.
Thank you for your reaction!.
thanks for the recommendations :) she sings wonderful
thing is, most of her songs are copyright protected and will get blocked when i'll try to post it
Solid viking vibes! Tx for the react! 🤟
Great tribal primordial vibes. Atmosphere , remarkable mesmerizing hypnotic recognizable vocal prowess. Best ethnic rendition since Diana Ankudinova “ river”. Love these unique tribal songs.
Al
I recommended this for you some months ago. I thought you might like it because you had said you wanted to experience new and different music from all over the world. I listen to this pretty often and really enjoy it because it seems so tranquil and the scenery is so beautiful. I know it's a fjord in Norway but it reminds me of the fjords and islands of British Columbia where I like to explore by boat. Eivør has a lot of other music (different genres) and has won many awards and is a great representative for the Faroe Islands. I hope this performance will hold a special place in your heart for its beauty and simplicity. Also, who knew old folk songs would have beat boxing? It is logical though when you don't have many instruments you become one.
ShanLiB! Thank you so much! 👍😊
thanks ShanLiB ! 😀 i couldn't remember who recommended it but its wonderful, and i enjoyed it a lot !
I did recommend it :)
Check out Wardruna and Aroura's live performance of Helvegen. If you like this, you'll love that.
Please react to eivor ( these 2 are beyond amazing and showcases even her HIGHER notes !!! )
“ Wake me Up”
“ falling free” ( this will blow you away -as good as Nightwish )
I checked her website and all her songs are amazing. Very underrated. Unique voice. Wish I had the $$ I’d fly her to America or UK to perform on the Voice US or UK where she would win and become famous.
Dimash was a relative unknown prior to 2017 until his parents decided to enter him in the Singer contest in China where he finished second but showcased his amazing voice and showmanship and became world famous.
Eivor is among my top 5 female vocalists after listening to all her songs on her website.
Hope your reaction brings her more fans!
Al
thanks, i hope so too :)
and thank for the links. i hope it's not blocked for copyright as most of her songs
She is from Faroe island
Ty for reaction: i was transfixed by this
Another great artist from the Faroe Islands is Konni Kass. Amazing new video out. Konni Kass - Boy.
Es de ensueño su voz y como puede cambiarla. Excelente 👏👏👏
Eivor Plassdottir and John Lunn wrote and performed the soundtrack for The Last Kingdom.
The Last Kingdom is on Netflix and is based on the books by Bernard Cornwell.
... And made and sang a song in LOTR.
Cool! Nice! I agree with you 100%. Thanks for exposing me to this.
Eivor is a female name from Old Norse and is pronounced the same as "Ivor".
Her second name (Palsdottir) follows the old Scandinavian tradition of naming your children using a patronymic name - composed of the fathers first name followed by either "son"/"sen" or "dottir" (daughter) depending on their sex.
Under this system there is no inherited surname or family name - the children do not share the same last name as their parent. And commonly the mother doesn't change her last name on marriage - but retains her original last name. This can be very confusing to those who expect the family to all share a family or surname. This system is supported & promoted (by law) in Iceland where inherited surnames are rare - and is still practiced (but not imposed by law) in the Faroe Isles where Eivor was born. Traditionally parents and children also had the option to take the mothers first name as the root for their last name - so called matronymic naming.
The name (Palsdottir) is literally "Pal's daughter" - her father's name is Páll Jacobsen and she is the daughter of Páll. Incidentally her mothers name is Sædis Eilifsdóttir - she retains her original last name (not changed by marriage) - and thus her father was called Eilif.
These types of family naming systems were very common when populations were small and mobility was limited - everyone in your village (and close by villages) knew of your family and identity issues were rare. Adding a middle (or second) given name gradually became more common to help distinguish people with the same name. It was only when towns and cities developed that a more complex naming system was required - and inherited surnames developed. Many countries around the world have versions of this naming system still in use to varying degrees. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patronymic#Historical_and_current_use
Thank you for the info Doug. Very interesting !
The cutaway shots were not from the Faroes. They looked more like Norway.
She is an amazing singer, just when you think she's pushing it she can go 5 times higher.
First time I heared her voice I was crying, so beautiful. To me her voice reminds me of Kate Bush, but in her own style. I saw her live in Sweden, she is amazing!!!
Hope you are safe and well.
Just watched and listened to Evior perform a Billie Holiday song and beyond a shadow of a doubt the best rendition and Cover ever of Billie Holiday’s “ Gloomy Sunday” performed in English after dark in some studio or night club. Brought me to tears.
If not publicly, you must react privately by YouTubing “Eivor & Ginman after dark gloomy Sunday” ( click 5:11 Version posted by AlruneR.). No one as yet has reacted. Deserves a million watches.
All love in isolation from Miami Beach, Florida,
Al
She also made a song for Lord of the Rings.
Another version. Use headphones.
czcams.com/video/LpiFmZLICgM/video.html
It's okay. We can't pronounce hebrew either. :-)
I encourage you to invest in a mic that doesn't pick up background noise or find a way to reduce the background hiss
React to Faun =) please
ХОЧУ СЛУШАТЬ РЕАКЦИИ ОТ ВАС ТОЛЬКО НА ДИМАША -КОРОЛЯ ВОКАЛА !!
Lol 😂 anyone Faroese here that can tell me how to pronounce this song? I been pronouncing trot-la-boon-din lol 😂
You are not far off at all! Do you know phonetic symbols? The ‘ø’ in this case is pronounced /œ/. If you’re German (I’m guessing here based on your surname) it’s the same as ‘ö’.
Double ‘ll’ makes a dl/tl-sound, which you’ve done correctly.
The Faroese ‘r’ is /ɹ/ although sometimes (especially in songs) it’s trilled instead for effect.
@@TheFrecklish lol I’m actually German-american descent and speak French and Arabic xD but this still helps me cuz I’m a language nerd lol! Thank you for the explanation!
This video gives you more of an idea of how incredible her voice is, check out that high note right at the end czcams.com/video/KNPIdGBn7M4/video.html
4:30
Talking for 5 min.......
The drummer was good but unnecessary .