Ritualistic Healings With HEILUNG

Immersing themselves in the rich tapestry of Nordic culture,
groundbreaking collective Heilung are a musical force unlike any
other.
Entwining theatrical rituals with mesmerizing sonic undertones,
Heilung have quickly powered to the upper echelon of global
performers with a look and sound difficult to describe and even
more difficult to behold.
But try turning away from it.
Utilising a unique fusion of ancient traditions and modern
innovation, Heilung effectively immerse audiences into a realm of
primal energy and mysticism, invoking the spirits of ancestors
through haunting vocals and featuring authentic traditional
instrumentation that ranges from rattles and ritual bells to human
bones and throat singing.
Australian and New Zealand audiences got their first taste early
last year with sold out shows in Sydney and Melbourne, but this
October and November people in every capital city will get the
opportunity to be swept up into the visually destructive world in
which Heilung is lord and master.
HEAVY sat down with the three central band members Kai, Maria and
Christopher to venture beyond the black curtain.
"It's really epic to be invited back for such a cool round trip,"
Maria began. "We're excited to see more of the country. We had a
wonderful time in Sydney and Melbourne last time, and it felt like
we came home in many ways. Some of our listeners knew us well
enough to sing along to the tracks, and it was amazing to feel the
energy."
In the full interview, we discussed Heilung's current European tour
and their excitement for the upcoming Australian tour, reminiscing
about the warm reception and meaningful experiences from their
previous visits, particularly their interactions with the
Aboriginal community. They highlighted their strong connection with
Australian audiences, noting their quick return within 18 months.
The conversation shifted to the immersive and transformative nature
of Heilung's performances, which are rooted in pre-Christian
rituals and aim to create unique experiences influenced by venue
and audience energy.
The band elaborated on the spiritual and unscripted essence of
their shows, detailing their initial journey from a studio poetry
project to live performances, and the balance they strive to
maintain between ancient traditions and modern innovations. They
emphasized the physical and emotional demands of their
performances, which necessitate a schedule of performing every
second day, and the significance of using ancient instruments to
forge a connection to humanity's roots, plus more.

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