Heilung

Just got home from seeing Heilung in Portland, OR at the Keller Auditorium; and, while the performers were excellent, I think the venue and the _effect_ the venue had on the audience was terrible. Heilung is - more so than the average - a reciprocal experience between performers and audience, one where there's a visceral and visible exchange. The Keller, on the other hand, is where you sit politely and watch Hamilton or Michael Pollan (actual shows I've seen) and clap and hoot at the proper appointed times. Oil and water. People eventually did stand and move about a bit, but it was far too late - the show was almost over - and the bolted down seats certainly kept the expressiveness to a dull simmer.

Great group. Good venue. Bad pairing. Seeing them outdoors, under the stars, in a natural amphitheater with awesome acoustics is the way. Hopefully I'll get to do that in the not-to-distant future.

Last night was a bit special. My 2nd Heilung event and a definite improvement on the first one (which was good, but they're getting better). The soundstage seemed of better quality than the Islington Assembly Hall venue used last year. The warriors, Maria and especially Kai were a lot more aware of the audience and seemed to want to "bring us in" more. The Warriors had more to do and there was more choreography used.
Songs were a mix of the last two albums. You can't go wrong with Krigsgaldr or Hamrer Hyppyer (which is made extra special by the invasion of the audience by the warriors) but the first single from the new album, Norupo, was spectacular - the addition of the female chorus an added bonus.
I really need to learn the words...

What a night.

It was the best experience in my entire life ! I really mean it. When i first listend to their music i always wanted to hear them live no.matter.the.cost. And i knew that they are amazing but seeing them live is such an amazing sight ! It makes me shiver and my neck hair standing up ! Hearing them makes me not only comfortable but also puts me into a stage of losing myself in time of pre christianity and the time were the Vikings were still roaming and religion ment nothing (best timeline). I just really love them and i really respect them ❤ also i deeply care about since they gave me a good time with their music and wanna thank them so much ! I will always support them no matter what it takes ! I hope to see them again and dance to their drums !

This show was a complete blast. Though they have started 30 mins later (due to the fact that people were still comming in) and there was no warmup music (waiting for an hour and a half with just birds singing and water flowing), the wait was well worth it. Everything, starting from the musical part all the way to the show part was spot on. Mezmerizing when it needed to, making you angry when required and just a humongous blast of energy during the last song, Heilung has shown complete dedication and understanding how to appeal to any listener.

Heilung is fantastic! Amazing show! The visuals and constant drum beat were entrancing. One way to describe it would be to say "Pagan Church". I've never seen a show like this. 100% original. So happy they came to the US. Loved it! I can't wait to see them again!

Amazing show, unforgettable experience. There are not so many bands that give you goosebumps on their concerts, but Heilung definitely is one of them. 10 out of 10, would persistently recommend.