Oh my, lookout boys you are about to be hooked. The Barefoot princess will put a spell on you. I would like to see you both react to a song called "How Great Thow Art" An Elvis Presley cover by her also. Enjoy this long ride.
You could have been warned. Now the spell is cast , which turned all of us to angels before. 😉She is a master of channeling. The person, who was and is inspiration for her, introducing her to jazz, empowering her, is her Grandma, Iranian artist Mery Zamani, the woman, who handed over the candle to her in the beginning. There is a strong bonding between these both. At "Norway's Got Talent", in the age of 7/8 (she won) she covered Billie Holiday, who is her absolute role model. She also did a breathtaking version of "I'm A Fool To Want Yo" - acappella. Some talked of reincarnation. I like this thought, because Billie Holiday had such a hard life. She would deserve, to grow up so protected. Btw. , the co-musicians in the band, she was working with, called her "the boss", because she was so professional, working seriously, respectful and humble, , with a clear image, what she wanted (wants). Angelina speaks 3 languages fluidly: Norwegian, Farsi and English. Her maternal Grandfather was Japanese, her father is Swedish, so she speaks a little Japanese and Swedish too. You are really great reactors, I love your ability for reception. ✌🏼👍🏼
@@McDevittMike, Angelina does not channel another great artist of the past like you and others say, nor does she have a thousand voices like others say. She sings with her very own voice, only. She does use aspects of other great singers, but she never mimics them.
Very well said ,i to have come under her spell. I love watching reactors being put under her spell. I have been watching Angelina now for a couple of months and i swear it only gets better every time i watch her , i think I've probably watched about 50 reactions to i put a spell on you and i can't stop watching. I'm wondering how I'm going to fit in all her other covers .spellbound and loving it😊🌏
You guys are great! Loving that I found you. There is a video of a very young Angelina, maybe even younger than she is here, walking to the music store filled with albums of old singers, jazz etc. she is just sorting through and carrying albums into a booth to listen. We had such places when I was young. I haven’t seen one in the states for many a long year. God Bless Norway for having such a place for this child to spend time.
The link: th-cam.com/video/Dv8mjCh5iiE/w-d-xo.html Yes, 10 years old in this demo. The original writer of the song released his version a month after Angelina's was leaked to the internet, and supposedly claims he hadn't heard her demo until later. Angelina's "demo" has over 300k views, the 'cover' by the person that wrote it.... just under 25k views.
Hi Angels J&J. This is a master class of how a reaction channel should be done. This deep delve into the song, the original artist and Angelina herself before the viewing makes this "reaction" the I best I have ever seen and I've seen hundreds. "She studies, embodies and shares"....one of the best comments ever. btw, I'm still using the term "duende" and thank you for that. You have redefined what a reaction channel is. You will learn so much more about this extremely rare individual as you venture through Angelina's videos. Each and every performance will give you a little surprise and many will leave you speechless. Here's the link for the interview she did at 9 years old discussing her book "Between Two Hearts" th-cam.com/video/-cCLDY0CSZ8/w-d-xo.html and her performance of "Unchained Melody" just before or right after the interview th-cam.com/video/wGjqXxQbFgA/w-d-xo.html Thank you Jared and Jordan for a very intellectual and thoughtful reaction! Cheers from Florida
Terrific approach and commentary men! Angelina similarly respects and has "Angelina-ized" covers of Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Adele (as you know), Whitney Houston, Lana Del Ray, James Brown, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, and many more. No one is off limits, no song too iconic. Angelina is fearless and has the musical IQ to hear these artists' work, decide what she wants to do then can both vocally and emotionally deliver! It is quite a thing to behold as you have twice witnessed! As for "arranging" that is a hard one to define and I have no direct knowledge. There are interviews available with two guitar players who have accompanied her in studio and they speak of Angelina reading the lyrics off her phone, telling the guitarist to follow her lead, and the result is recorded magic after only one or two takes. That's just one view at her talent. There is another rehearsal video where she hums to the trumpet player what she wants him to play. One presumes her skills in this arranging area at 9yo are not what they are today but I would be hesitant to bet much on that contention. Keep it up guys, I look forward to your in-depth and professional reactions to Angelina!
If you want to see Angelina really belt it out - then you have to check her performance at 12 years old of James Brown's Its a Man's World live, outdoors, with a big band - and while your watching, note the reactions of the band members and the conductor as she is performing and watch until the very end as she humbly thanks the crowd: th-cam.com/video/HEm7tGrjIKk/w-d-xo.html
Well done guys, I've been following Angelina for over 3 years and have come across many reactors, however, I've really enjoyed the detail, research and respect you give. Keep up the good work and I look forward to the next one.
This is the most remarkable recording in the last 30 years. Angelina is undoubtedly a genius and this proves it. The song doesn't even have a melody, really, but she finds the music in it. 😎
@@Hey_Jamie You are right, someone are creepy, but you top them all regarding creepy!! Will not say what I think of people like you 2k!! Respect other people and you will be respected! Learn from Angelina!
She WILL put a spell on you after this, you have been warned. You ought to check out Screamin Jay Hawkins (1956) version which she emulates so well. Enjoy I want to see the sheer joy on your faces. The Countdown is on.. greetings from Manchester UK xx
One of unbelievable aspects of this song is how completely relaxed she is. She could not produce the variety of sounds , tone, and power without being totally relaxed from her head to her toes.
It wasn't long after she entered the studio, everybody in the bldg. called her The Boss! She knew exactly what she wanted and how to achieve it. Angilina Jordan is the future. 🇺🇸👍🔥💯⭐
@@JaredandJordan She wrote adjustments to the arrangement and the band leader smiled when he realized what she wants. Watch her movements when she is not singing and the band is playing. She knows exactly when each note is going to be played.
“She studies, embodies and shares.” You are so right. Excellent reaction! And yes, Christina Aguilera is probably the closest you can get in terms of pure vocal talent. But there is a huge difference in terms of musical understanding. Christina was all pyrotechnics all the time, doing everything because she could. Going forward, you’ll see that Angelina only ever does what she needs to communicate the meaning of the song so that you can FEEL it. The fun thing about this particular number, is that it is so theatrical that Angelina can for once go all out with vocal techniques a nine year old shouldn’t even know about, never mind master. And it has duende by the bucketload!
On point. What came to me nie od that she is singing these words to us, the listeners. She has just announced to us that she has just put a spell on us. We are hers now. Each time people first heard her they got enchanted and blessed. Before we get to know her we do not love her. But she loves us anyhow. The words on the lyrics speak to us.
Hello Guys ! Great reaction again :-) Yes, Angelina was 9 here, but BARELY 9..lol She was 9 years 2 months. Crazy stuff. Can't wait for your continued discovery of the future G.O.A.T. of the music industry. I'm from Norway, like her, and have been following her closely since she won Norway's Got Talent at 8. (All performances except for the final, were done at age 7. She had JUST turned 8 at the final.) I'm not sure what would be the most correct way for you to go about, but I have compiled a few lists of her Norway's Got Talent entries, her originals and songs that were made specifically for her. Through these lists you will have a good mix of her oldest and also some of her newer stuff. Or, skip right to what she sounds like as of RIGHT NOW, and react to her cover of Adele's "Easy On Me" : th-cam.com/video/Mpw5Q76hWWE/w-d-xo.html She was 15 year old here, and is by no means a small child anymore. She's currently 16 years old as of January 10th and stands 6'1 tall (1m 85 cm) LOL Here are the lists : Norway's Got Talent (In chronological order. You can see her front teeth grow from song to song...LOL ) 1) Gloomy Sunday (Billie Holiday) : th-cam.com/video/Mpw5Q76hWWE/w-d-xo.html 2) I'm A Fool To Want You (acapella performance, and also originally by Billie Holiday) : th-cam.com/video/LXknLZDoRVQ/w-d-xo.html 3) Bang Bang (originally written by Sonny Bono in 1966 and performed by his wife Cher, but maybe made MOST popular by Nancy Sinatra) : th-cam.com/video/HCaDyiqs7Wg/w-d-xo.html 4) Summertime (by George Gershwin) This was her final performance in the competition : th-cam.com/video/443pBSpx5B4/w-d-xo.html Her originals : "What Is Life" (Her very first original) : th-cam.com/video/Bv0r77KN7RA/w-d-xo.html "Shield": th-cam.com/video/lQtUbVKb0vs/w-d-xo.html (A tribute to her family for all their support) "7th Heaven" : th-cam.com/video/bM8DzMRbiIc/w-d-xo.html (Her second original after being signed by Republic Records) "Million Miles" (she wrote this one to her grandfather that had recently passed away) : th-cam.com/video/3KxvwuZ7oEM/w-d-xo.html (Her first original after Republic Records signing) "Oslo" : th-cam.com/video/MfWVcDQix4Y/w-d-xo.html (A tribute to her home town ) Songs made specifically for Angelina : "Above The Water" (Dance, electronic !!!!!! YES, she can do it ALL, no cap ) :th-cam.com/video/y6SilwnR2Zc/w-d-xo.html "Song For A" : th-cam.com/video/Bo3mhxPM-uA/w-d-xo.html Hope you find this of some help to get going. But no matter which song you choose, at any age, you just CAN'T go wrong. Rest assured :-) Love and respect from Norway :-)
Hi, Poolhallshark, I have to make a correction on NGT age, the semi-final was LIVE on April 19. And there are strong indications that the judges’s cut were early Feb (8?). Like you championing her originals, What is Life is one of my favourites, and I’m a Fool is just …, never mind she’s sung it later, it’s still top for me!
Welcome to the party, guys. You've stumbled down the rabbit hole with the rest of us! You have no idea what treats you've got coming. Among the things no one seems to be able to explain is how in the world this young woman can convey such depth of emotion in her singing. When she does a cover, you suddenly realize that while you may have heard the original hundreds of times you never FELT the song until Angelina sang it. Be warned. She WILL eventually reduce you to tears. It happens to all of us.
Happy you found her. Yes her Angels are devoted. 5 mins after Angelina arrived at the studio she started arranging and all people including the band starting calling her the boss. Musical Genius
Angelina was 9 years old in this video. This was her own arrangement paying tribute to the original artist Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. Many people are not aware that Sreamin’ Jay Hawkins was an opera singer and a boxing champ. He joined the army at age 13 using forged ID. He was a formidable opponent in the army and later in the airforce boxing circuits. He won several boxing golden glove awards mostly in his hometown of Cleveland. In 1949 he won Alaska’s middleweight title. 9 years old Angelina Jordan just delivered him a TKO. LOL Thank you for your excellent reaction video of Angelina Jordan and keep up the good work.
When ask if she got nervous before a performance she said "No" and added: “When I sing, I go to another world. The world is endless. It's like, full of happiness. I love it. It's amazing. And when I am on stage, I don't want to go [leave the stage]. [laughing]. I just want to be on stage" A snippet of Skaylan’s interview of Angelina Jordan (age 12) on Norwegian TV - November 2018
Just have to add, that you 2 are the best addition to Angelina's reactors in recent times. Very thoughtful and articulate and your "duende" term in your last reaction was a big hit.
Hi, your reactions are very interesting, with historical notes and quotes from commentators. Besides, factual and substantive, as well as emotionally. It's fun to watch. As a fan of Angelina, thank you, I look forward to the next reactions from her performances. Best regards from Poland :)
Impressive reaction! You two have shown more respect and attention to what is in your comments than most reactors. So many reactors ask questions about things that they already received answers to in their comments. Also, your willingness to check out terms and question claims is very refreshing. You have many Angelina videos, voices, styles and genres to check out. My first introduction to her was Bohemian Rhapsody. I became an instant angel. Her ability to connect to both the song and the individual listener is mind boggling. I will rewatch this reaction many times. Good job, guys!
Here is a snippet of Angelina Jordan (15 yrs old) singing with Etta James former Saxophone player Jimmy Z - the person opening the door at the beginning is Rob Christie Director of the Los Angeles Studio of Republic Records: th-cam.com/video/ZdcNR8ZGjoU/w-d-xo.html
Guys, loved your reaction, but especially your analysis! You have done more in-depth analysis than 20 other reactors combined....can't wait to watch more of your Angelina Jordan journey.
Hugely impressed by your research guys,.you’ll have a far better understanding of what you’re about to hear! I’m blown away by your observations…you’ve no idea how accurate you are..awesome! And yes everything you see is a choice by Angelina..this is her way of honouring an artist she adores.
@@musicluvr70 Ditto here. And in that video you get to see SHE IS JUST A CHILD. But she’s paying attention, she’s on top of things and she knows what she wants and let’s them know. It’s quite amusing.
@@lydiabentley3413 Thanks for your kind message )) Its great to see two young lads doing things properly..putting the effort in..they’re wise enough to know that a little research always pays off..would they have known SJH’s image was on the candle? Would they have understood that she’d had a big hand in the arrangement which, for me, takes this from shockingly good to something deserving of respect as a piece of art. What 9 year old hears this song and thinks of a way of reinventing this into something that is already a jazz classic! Fast forward to Billie Jean!
The decision to get familiar with the original is ALWAYS a good idea when you're doing an Angelina cover. She has tremendous respect for the artists she covers, often singing in the same key. This is particularly evident in this masterpiece. The song doesn't even have a melody and ends with the ranting of a lunatic with a bone through his nose. This little girl makes it beautiful all the while paying great respect to Screamin' Jay. Add to that the fact that she arranges the music herself - or at the very least is intimately involved with it. - and you can get a glimpse of what we're dealing with here. She is almost enough to make me believe in miracles because she doesn't seem possible. Have fun with discovering her almost 8-year journey. It certainly is worth your while. You-ll be repeatedly shocked. 😎 Also, check out her Norway's Got Talent performances, her audition instantly went viral, and she has over half-a-billion views on TH-cam alone. th-cam.com/video/d3gSho9yf88/w-d-xo.html Great reaction, by the way! 😎
This original song is actually excellent (though of course shocking) and I think Angelina was inspired not by the crappy TV show (where Jim Hawkins was apparently drunk) but by the version that came out on the record. th-cam.com/video/82cdnAUvsw8/w-d-xo.html Also, the wordless melody that Angelina sings in front of the orchestra is taken from Jim Hawkins - this melody was heard in another TV performance th-cam.com/video/orNpH6iyokI/w-d-xo.html
This is the super-fan Rusty Shakleford's playlist of all the 163 songs that Angelina Jordan has performed (and has been recorded) between 6 and 15 years old, including 158 covers and 5 originals th-cam.com/play/PL2v8kgVeo4EbQD6l_WAVjOfItquzW7oEc.html
Great reaction. Only Angelina knows what she can really do with her voice. She is teasing us for over 10 years now. Always smiling at the end, her Mona Lisa smile. Subscribed.
Interesting observations, and fun to watch your reactions again. Angelina is not easily pigeonholed, and as far as suggestions go for where to go next, her own song “Million Miles” studio version, would be high on my list. Anyway, Rusty is bound to comment soon and give you his lists (chronological and “best version”), and you can choose whatever takes your fancy. She has told us there will be an album out this year, and I for one can’t wait! Thank you for a great reaction!
Angelina has worked with this band on several occasions. They affectionately refer to her as "The Boss", because she knows exactly what she wants, and how she wants it done. She has 5 original songs that she wrote or co-wrote (3 that she wrote when 11 and 12) She has 2 songs that were written just for her to sing. "Song For A" and "Above The Water". The latter was written by a fellow Norwegian duo called TRXD, that does EDM, and Angelina shows there is no genre she can't do, and do well. th-cam.com/video/rpdHJJQAd9Y/w-d-xo.html As for the first one, "Song For A" from Nico Cartosio's album "Melting". The composers description: "Song for A is the only song on the album. It is performed by Angelina Jordan, a very young and very talented singer. I needed a bright final for my instrumental album. After the series of cold hells and Melting itself I longed for a song of a liberated soul, a soul that was set free from suffering. So, I remembered a beautiful poem by Robert Burns^ and wrote this song especially for Angelina. And she gave a sensual performance." th-cam.com/video/Bo3mhxPM-uA/w-d-xo.html Oh yes, Angelina plays 4 instruments, piano, guitar, flute and violin. I've heard she also speaks 4 languages, Norwegian, English, Farsi and some Japanese (she did a concert in Japan and sang a song in the language that garnered praise from all who heard it, video online) . Her maternal grandmother Mery Zamani, who is Iranian, was also a child prodigy in art and poetry and was married to a Japanese man. This will be quite the journey, but one that will leave you admiring and respecting this young lady more with every song you hear. I just subscribed to follow this journey. Angelina's reactions are the only ones I watch.
She actually arranges all her songs with the musicians, she is frankly a gift to this earth and the BEST voice alive. Love watching you both and I admire your research into the original songs she chooses to sing and you are both adorable and so honest.
She is half Swedish, Quarter Persian and Quarter Japanese Born in Oslo Norway, she speaks 5 languages and plays Piano , Guitar , Violin, and Flute. You were right her school taught her to deconstruct a song, study it and then reconstruct it and only then Perform it, she can sometimes do it quickly in her head.... she is very bright.
In an interview a couple of years after Angelina was on Norway's Got Talent, Omer Bhatti (one of judges) was asked if Angelina was "the real deal." He responded: "At the second rehearsal [when she did "Bang Bang"] we saw how she owned the stage, directed the bass player, and was in complete control. We knew then that she was a star." Here's the video containing Omer's interview: th-cam.com/video/j9Fw97Ckvg4/w-d-xo.html. Angelina may not "arrange" music in the sense of writing out every note of every part for each accompanist or band member. But she clearly (and politely) communicates in rehearsal exactly how she wants it to sound. This is why they call her "the Boss": she knows what she wants, and politely lets everyone know. The page she handed the director at the beginning of this session is an example: the director described it was a list of her "wishes" (as in "I wish you would do this when we get to this point..."). To see how she works, watch this video of her rehearsing the band for "Portrait of a Child" (AJ's version of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' original "Portrait of a Man"): th-cam.com/video/SAkZDAXJA4E/w-d-xo.html.
Oh my, every reactor to Angelina’s music usually goes into it with nearly the same amount of background information as you two guys have. It is SO satisfying to hear a reaction that has so thoroughly utilized this background information in order to understand this once in a lifetime artist. Angelina’s incomparable music deserves it - thank you for sharing it with us. As to “cultural appropriation”... that argument will be blown out of the water when you hear MULTIPLE covers of Frank Sinatra’s music of the 60’s, or MULTIPLE covers of Queen or Amy Winehouse, or many others. I can’t wait for your next reaction! 🖤👣
Hi, Peter! Did you mean to type "I wish every reactor went into the background information as you two guys have"? In my experience, very few Reactors even bother to do so.
Yes, Albert. You said more accurately what I was thinking. I was trying to indicate that many commenters provide background about Angelina to reactors, but many of them don’t take the time to read the comments before proceeding to their next Angelina reaction. What I failed to acknowledge is what you just pointed out... that many reactors also don’t bother doing a little upfront research that would otherwise improve their reactions. Jared and Jordan are definitely not in that category - they do their homework ahead of time and it shows in their well researched, excellent reaction. Thanks Albert for clearing that up and pointing out what I should have! 👍😉
I love how you guys are able to explain, define, dissect, and make revealing sense of the performances in your Reactions. And still AJ leaves you, like all others, nearly speechless. Her respectful foundation from iconic mentors like Billie, Ella, Etta, and the others since, incorporated into her own style, sound, skills, and talent is irresistible. Watch her face closely in this performance and you see her eyes and expressions knowing exactly what each note of her band is playing. She's the Boss in her recording sessions. What a special artist and her age then. As her tribute to Mr. Hawkins she took his song that was a parody to get attention to get tv bookings, and she made a serious jazz piece of this highly passionate song.
Gentlemen, Thank you for such insightful reaction!!! You really nailed it when you mentioned how she kept "Screamin' Jay... Hawkins" in mind. Paying a true homage to the original creator!! And then making it her own as well.
I was shocked and delighted , as a musician and being around some great vocalist, no one of any age had the impact this girl has had , much less a 9 year old . Angelina is just a level of her own and has the bar so high over all, she is not soon if ever to be duplicated.
Me again… English is her third language. You two are fabulous I love your comments. You are such lovely guys Take care look after yourselves you are precious
That's a terrific reaction. You guys really get Angelina and what makes her so remarkable, and you articulate it so well. On the arrangement thing, it means composing and writing out the sheet music for all the musicians. In fact, her musicians call her the Boss, not because she is bossy, but because Angelina comes in having clear in her mind exactly what she wants everything to sound like. edit: Donald Lacon Jr below says we don't know for a fact that Angelina writes out the score, so it is possible I am wrong about this. As far as cultural appropriation goes, there are hundreds of yt videos out there of Black Americans reacting to Angelina singing a song by a Black person and in a Black style, and every one of them is just crazy about what she does, as in "you go girl" or "that girl can sang" You are right, she sings those songs out of respect. Regarding what to react to next, one of the most remarkable things about Angelina is how many different emotional tones she can express. For that reason I would like to suggest a song with very different tone than the two you have already done, namely her gentle, loving performance of Michael Jackson's Heal the World.
Awesome introduction Jared & Jordan as you did your homework, reading comments and searching on line for information. After just two reactions, you are both now true angels. I along with other angels have been on a campaign in recent months, suggesting reactors do all they can to support and boost the analytics for the artists they react to. We recommend, in addition to a link for the original video (thanks for that) also providing a link to the artists' TH-cam channel (Angelina has two, Official and Cover Channel). Since most viewers don't read the description, please verbally encourage them to use the links you provided. Much love.
Andy, phenomenal comment! In terms of support for the artist, I think we all agree that it is the right thing to do and helps the artist advance their career. It is also beneficial to the channel in terms of increased subscriptions and fan loyalty. I think more specifically in terms of links we have the original video, official channels, social media, and patreon links. The most professional reaction channels use all of these. They encourage viewers verbally to like and comment on the original video and to subscribe to the artist channels. Some also use a text box to supplement the verbal suggestions. In fact, some even comment and subscribe on air in front of their viewers to demonstrate their commitment. These are the most professional analysts I've ever come across on TH-cam and I think it would be valuable to communicate with them regarding the values we have been recommending.
Hi Andy. I've noticed your comments on a number of reaction channels. I just wanted to thank you for being such a champion in getting reactors to encourage people to like and subscribe to AJ's channels as well as putting the original link in the description. I've noticed your hard work and again, just wanted to thank you.
@@kaznist Thank you very much for your kind words. Angelina has always said she wants to sing for the entire world. No doubt in my mind she will, once her family is ready for her to be promoted. Until that time, I will do all I can to boost her numbers on TH-cam and introduce her to more people. It is the very least I can do since her music has greatly improved the quality of my life.
Angelina is one of the most addictive singers I have ever listened to, & one of the very few, that can pull you right into the song, making you feel, every word, every note, & every emotion. ❤💙 I always have this feeling that Angelina is not only channeling some of these late great singers, but that they also pass through her, when she is singing their song ❤💙 A rare beauty, in every sense of the word ❤💙 If there was ever a reason to believe in something greater than us, or in reincarnation, Angelina Jordan is it ❤💙 Loved your reaction!!! ❤💙 ***RIP SCREAMIN JAY HAWKINS***
Thank you, Jared & Jordan, for your most informative and enjoyable approach to reacting to Angelina. Your use of Wikipedia, your viewer's comments and video clips are a great way to give some background and context about the artists and songs to which you are reacting. It's very helpful for people who didn't know those things beforehand. As a music educator and jazz musician (now retired), I can assure you that Angelina does arrange most of the songs she sings, in the sense that she works with the musicians to determine the format and sequence she want the songs to take. With her covers, in most cases, she usually stays true to the way the original songs were performed, but adds her touches to, as you read, "make them her own". i doubt that she actually transcribes (writes out) the parts for the individual musicians. That would be the job of an orchestrator, not an arranger. With her original compositions, she may very well write out the melodic line of the songs and then someone (an orchestrator) would create and transcribe the parts for the individual musicians. Another consideration, though, it that the many of the musicians she works with are seasoned jazz professionals who would often improvise their parts as they went along. Thanks again for your great reactions to Angelina. Keep them coming. Her "Angels" can't get enough of them (and you)!
Robert You make a good point when you write about various parts being improvised. I think this is clearly demonstrated in her video "Portrait of a Child".
Without Angelina, I would have never heard of Screaming Jay Hawkins, I would never been able to pay respect to him as an outstanding and amazing artist. She also has an intriguing cover/jam session on another song from him, "Portrait of a man", which she sings as "Portrait of a child". One of my favourite covers by her.
A wonderful reaction to Angelina. I've been around for quite a few years and enjoyed the vocals and musicality of a number of great artists. No one and I honestly mean no one has touched my heart and core like Angelina. There is something very special yet unassuming of this beautiful young woman. LIstening to and watching Angelina transports me to a place of love and warmth where the best part of me resides. She is without doubt my favorite all-time singer. Most talk about her incredible vocals with which I too concur. However, for me what makes Angelina so very special is the quality of her heart, soul and spirit and what is shared behind and beyond the words and vocals when she sings . You both are great. I really enjoyed your reaction and just subscribed to your channel. I look forward to enjoying many more reactions from you both. Thanks much.
She has a rabid following. We’ll all be back to see your reactions to Angelina Jordan. She’s a force to be reckoned with. Her recording label was so savvy to sign her.
Thank you Jared and Jordan. Your conversation(s) and inquiry around and about Angelina Jordan and her Art are very interesting. You actually manage to get close to her singing magic, and talk about it, without intellectualising or schematizing it, but rather ruminating the depths from where it rises. If I were to describe Angelina with just two words they would be: Love and Compassion. To me Angelina is all Love, her voice cuts through me like a knife and stirs emotion in me that I can hardly control. She may be just singing but she is really transmitting across time and space, messages of Love and Connection that we sorely need. I look forward to following you both, thank you again.
That's AJ, always having deep respect for the original creator...and yet making the song her own...That's take tremendous talent. You will find that in every song she covers. Another face of AJ, "Song for A ". There is so many to discover...endless journey...
You guys are different from most reactors and that's a good thing. I like how you research and gain knowledge of what you're about to watch. And as for Angelina, well where does one start. Simply put, she is the greatest artist I've ever heard and no one else even comes close to having the impact on me that she does. Bohemian Rhapsody was my first encounter with her and it brought me to tears(and still does). The emotion she sings with is unmatched. The depth in her voice is like no other. I once read a comment that sums it up perfectly, "she is the one I've been waiting my whole life to hear". I would suggest Bohemian Rhapsody next because you will then have heard 3 completely different singing styles and voices from her.
You see her writing a note to the bandleader at the very beginning of the video. Those were her last minute “wishes” as she called them, basically her directions on how she wanted the music to be played. So yes, she plans the music as well as the singing.
Angelina was 9 years old in this performance - Her nationality is Norwegian but is fluent in English (even at this age) - This song was not arranged for her - she wrote the arrangement based after listening to the original Screamin' Jay Hawkins version - in fact, at the beginning of the video you see Angelina writing down some last-minute changes and it is read by the bandleader. You also notice that her own handwritten notes are on the music stand in front of her as she sings. For more insight on how Angelina works, here is a rehearsal video with the same band at the same age (9 yrs old) - You will see that she is aware of what each musician is doing and gives them some instructions. There are English subtitles as the spoken language is Norwegian: th-cam.com/video/SAkZDAXJA4E/w-d-xo.html
When I first heard her sing at this young age ,a real prodigy ..all I could think of is what it might have been like being in the court of Versailles and hear the young Mozart play for the first time. We would all be astounded and incredulous at this miracle and wondering what the future would bring. Same with hearing Angelina.
Robert Silva, right, this is also from screaming J Hawkins, his one is " portrait of a man". Very beautiful song from him and also from Angelina, wich version I watched about 100 times.
She does her own arrangements as others have mentioned and from a very young age the musicians she worked with respectfully just referred to her as The Boss. Just imagine being an adult musician with years and years of experience and then this young girl steps in front of you and does this. It must have been mind blowing to them as well. Very nice reaction by the way.
Great job, Jared & Jordan. One of the very best reactions I've seen in about 1 1/2 year I'm following AJ and her reactors. Keep going on your research-journey!👌
Okay, it's only the second reaction to Angelina Jordan for the two of you, and your approach is remarkable 👏 You guys take the time to research, read the comments, preview the original in order to see how masterfully done Angelina has prepared this. And of course, recognize how very talented she is. She will continue to blow your minds. Your approach has placed you guys at the top of AJ reactors for me. So likely less requested but shows her lower register check out Angelina Jordan - How Great Thou Art - th-cam.com/video/WLAEy1LIHrc/w-d-xo.html
put into words... She channels the original artist, and honors them with her own gift. It's as if they are speaking through her and she translates with every spark of energy she has.
I usually don't watch child singers, but Angelina somehow "put a spell on me" with this one, I can't explain it, her way of singing is very unique and intriguing. Thank you very much for this extended reaction video, I thoroughly enjoyed it! Your videos are multifaceted, I commend you for doing some research and coming up with your own thoughts (e.g. "duende"), props to you!
"out of respect, I'm going to take your song to the next level" Possibly one of the most accurate descriptions of Angelina doing a cover song. There 2 upsides to this... 1. there are 150+ more covers for you to sample and enjoy. 2. she is only 16 now! At this rate, there are hundreds more to come. Love your reactions guys, especially exploring the original before her performance. PS - Congrats on 5k!
Great reaction guys. This is what a reaction should be. Well laid out with proper research. Using the original as a reference point is smart. With that said, I know there are songs pinpointed, however, I'm Still Holding Out For You is maybe her best performance. It was a demo, so she had no reference point. The songwriter only recorded his version AFTER she did hers. The song has not been officially released. What everyone sees is the "leaked" version. Who, what and how.....nobody knows for sure. There was a question about the lyrics being inappropriate, but. I dont buy it. My sense is the rendition of the song was so exceptional, it would have forced the family's hand to sign with a label. They have said her childhood is more important no matter what, so I think they shelved it. This is a masterpiece from a 10 year old. The video, albeit wonderful, is fan made. th-cam.com/video/Dv8mjCh5iiE/w-d-xo.html
Agree 100%. I'm Still Holding Out For You is a masterpiece performed in 2016 at 10 years old for a brief time before being taken down and then thankfully re-uploaded anonymously in 2018. Incredible performance by anyone at any age.
On the subject of arrangement, I think she "collaborates" with the musicians in the studio sessions. I don't believe she's writing the musical score for each part but requesting specific adjustments to the arrangement that will better suit what she's trying to express. It seems to me that there is a real feeling of Angelina responding to the music and the musicians responding back. Sometimes you see the musicians reacting in real time to her accompaniment with surprise or pleasure.
Once you hear this young woman’s incredible voice you are hooked. She has many brilliant covers. This one and my other favourite is I’m still holding out for you. She is talented beyond anyone I have ever listened too. Get goosebumps every song she sings.
This is so nice that you do your 'work' so thoroughly! And it's great what you already see after only two performances! Putting it in historical and social perspective, I'm impressed guys! I had another entrance to her musical treasures. I grew up with the jazz singers of the 50ties and later and the pop music from then on. Angelina became famous by her performances in Norway Got Talent, where she sang Gloomy Sunday in the style of Billie Holiday. It totally blew me away, since I had that song strongly in the back of my head. The way Angelina sang it was so much more than just good mimicking. All the (dark) emotions came thru and it was like Billie had taught her how to sing (people suggested she was reincarnated). The most surprising thing for me was that she stayed a little shy girl, humble, but in balance, not distracted by the audience, the jury, the emotions in the song, nor her own emotions. She just .... conveyed that deep sad song! After that almost all of her songs moved me, amazed me, surprised me, ... you name it! It's like she finds a place in your heart, becomes family and she comforts you with her warm soothing voice! Have fun guys, enjoy the journey!
Angelina realy got the concept shock rock. She shocks everybody seing her sing this. Bye the way she shocks me every time she sing. Even now at 16 every new song or cover is like a christmas gift you don't no what's coming and allways surpriced. Your reactions is in the very top. Thanks.
It really annoys me when people who have nothing to do with a subject get offended on behalf of people who are much more relevant, who are NOT offended for "appropriation"! The entire story of human progress is people building on the knowledge and talents of predecessors. People should get a life! What Angelina is doing is resurrecting art from the past and allowing a new generation of people to re-discover it for the first time. Art that is not seen or heard or appreciated, is just as good as dead.
Superb reaction. Many vocal coaches and singers have reacted to this masterpiece but of all these only one (MLBoyd) was familiar with the original Screaming Jay performance. Consequently, having only been familiar with Nina Simone's version, a few have criticized her growls and squeals, not realizing hers was an homage to the original. YOU GUYS were thoughtful enough to play the original first. Fantastic idea. Oh, Angelina's version is the best of all, even above the original. I personally consider this video, alongside Michael Jackson's original Billie Jean/moonwalk video and the 1965 Righteous Brothers Unchained Melody (on Andy Williams Show), to be one of the top 3 musical performances ever filmed. Period.
thank you . great observation . I'm 79 and would be hard put to come up with a more stunning performance by anybody I have ever heard . her range of genre and artists she has covered is very impressive. IMO the most versatile singer I have ever listened to . destined to be 1 of the great ones . As for appropriation, well thats just psuedo intellectualism .
You guys are the embodiment of a great reaction channel. It is not about the whoaas&aaahhs, but your background work, attention to details and nuances is just sublime - not mentioning the way you work together. Kudos from Finland and may your journey down the AJ-rabbit hole be pleasant!
@@JaredandJordan Her ability to re-invent a song is second to none. The fact that she's been doing it for 7 years is incomprehensible. Her musical IQ is off the chart and probably only second to Mozart in history. Throw in the deep rich raspiness of her voice, and a strong family......thats as close a guarantee as you can get. You guys may need to crank up the videos to every 3 days, or do twofers. There is a video of all 4 NGT performances. I would suggest, with the incredible research you do, be the next place to go. My favorite of the 4 is I'm a Fool to Want You. I believe it was only days after she turned 8. It was done acapella, with the other contestants in back of her and in front of the 4 judges. She shows ZERO signs of any nervousness. It is so hauntingly good, you'll be speechless for a moment. Thanks again for really bringing to the table proper reactions!!
A really good example of Angelina mixing it up is her version of California Dreaming by the Mamas and Papas. The guitarist playing with has said she would pick a song, and half an hour later they would record. If it was more than one take it was usually his fault. In some of the songs she did with him you can she her checking the words, so she’s also kind of riffing her way through it, but like a genius.
Great reaction! You guys are killing it. Love that you did the original with the whole witch doctor feel of putting a spell on you, it was great. I have been an angel for a long time. She is so talented. It is funny you guys mentioned the arranging of music. It reminded me of a video where Angelina corrects the music for an entire orchestra. I believe it is actually the Swedish Royal orchestra. It can be found here: th-cam.com/video/0CPjgZxc2qM/w-d-xo.html
The Angel in Beast Mode .. Angelina is for sure from a other dimension and when she sing she open a Gate to the other World .. Angelina is the Holy Gral of Music .. She is the Truth .. Angelina said in a Interview "Singing/Music is like breathing for her" .. and also she said "the music found me ..."
Regarding your discussion about her "arranging" the song, I don't think we have any evidence that she was actually _writing out_ musical arrangements at this age (I wouldn't be surprised if she could, but we have no direct evidence or testimony from people who would know that she actually did). When she did a full album with the military band Forsvarets Stabsmusikkorps [The Staff Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces] 2½ years later at 11, even her two original songs (music and lyrics by her) were arranged for the band by professional composers/arrangers, not by her. (If she had done any formal arranging, I'm sure she would have gotten credit for it.) Here, the musical arrangement is actually quite close to the one used by Hawkins in some of his live performances of the song later in life (1990s). So, I think the only sense in which she "arranged" this one was "informally". I believe others have already mentioned the "jam" session on her Official channel, where she and some of the same musicians from this music video run through Hawkins' "Portrait of a Man" (which she changes to "Portrait of a Child"). In that video she can be seen interacting with the musicians in way that indicates her ideas about how the song should go without outright dictating anything. I'm sure there were probably similar jam sessions for IPASOY, in which they collectively worked out the arrangement.
I have always thought that Angelina herself wrote out the sheet music for the musicians, at least for a lot of performances. The reason I thought that is people so often said she did her own arrangements, and that is what the term means. But now you say we have no direct evidence of this, so maybe I've been wrong. That makes me think it would be nice if Angelina gave us a statement about this.
Angelina puts her own vocal spin and definitely arranges the vocals. One of my favorite parts is the last note (I read it's 13 seconds long). However, to suggest she arranges the sax, trumpet, drums, bass and piano isn't fair to these highly skilled musicians. They also deserve credit. Angelina works harder with more passion at 13 than any other artist. Definitely a generational performer 🍁
I have always read that she does the arrangements, and that term definitely means writing out, note-for-note, what each musician is supposed to play. However, it is possible that this not the case for the solos. Edit: Donald Lacon Jr says below that we don't know for a fact that Angelina writes out the score, so maybe I'm wrong about this.
As I have understood, many jazzmusicians work off chords, improvising their play and notes, so I guess she has arranged a progression through chords and some events through the piece at hand....like the full stop at "Heyheyhey!". Listening closely to the original and Angelinas version, you can pick out the elements - they are falling in a different order....
@@alexanderholthoer8972The storey is that Angelina's mother was not happy with the dark tones of "Back to Black" and was not going her sign it in the video. Angelina changed some of the words (love instead of black) and she performed it with the radio station band (see video). Angelina has performed with the Norwegian Military Band and produced an album. She sang Fly Me to The Moon for Quincy Jones. It's pretty clear she didn't write all the instrument scores (oboe, flier, violin, trumpets, saxophone, etc parts). Rearranging the lyrics and doing her own vocals is a fantastic accomplishment but it morphed into her "doing all her own arrangements" which just it's accurate.
Our angel Angelina Jordan is the best female singer on earth (in my opinion, of course)...She is incredible and I follow everything that comes from her..."Angels team"
Welcome to this unreal cover and thanks for the wonderful and conscious reaction, it's important to understand the uniqueness of Angelina's work. This interpretation shows how Angelina, from a very young age, manages to elaborate in a splendid way her incredible passion and understanding for music, in particular for this type of mythical songs. She is surely the only 9-year-old girl who has the courage and the ability to take a Screaming' Jay song, imbued of this power, and rearrange it according to her sensibility and musical vision of her. I sincerely believe that this is perhaps the most beautiful version of this song made, in more than 50 years since it was written, yet there are dozens of versions, also sung by great performers. Angelina uniquely embodies the charm of naturalness and passion, she is an inexhaustible source of musical poetry.💛 🧡 ❤️
I was in awe of your reaction to this young ladies song and it was so obvious that you have done your research and know exactly what you’re talking about and more importantly what you are looking for in an artist. There are no words for this particular performance at this young age rather than absolute perfection and total precision. Angelina has shocked everybody with this rendition and I have watched it many times and I’m still impressed. As you continue your journey with Angelina you start to realise what an absolute total master she is in the world of music.Every cover she does she puts her own different spin on it and brings it back to life but still respecting the original artist.Thank you once again I really enjoyed it
To me, one of the most amazing things about Angelina is her interpretation. She sounds like she absolutely understands what she's singing about, even when she could obviously have no "history" about the subject of the songs.
new subscriber ; ) great reaction guys . yeah she is special alright ; ) If YT had an Hall of fame..this performance would be there . The world has never seen or heard a 9 year old girl sing like that, and will never experience it again i'm sure of it ; ) Like many said before me, she's gonna blow ur mind over an over, so whatever one u do next can't go wrong.So have an good one an take care ; ))
Whoa! You guys are good! This is about the most intelligent dissection of this performance that I can remember seeing. Kudos to the both of you. Angelina once said of this song "This song is about love, desperate love. Almost voodoo. The melody is very nice, and when I scream, it is a desperate cry that everyone should love one another".Really really enjoyed your reaction to this song. As you continue this journey, you will see that she is always very respectful of the original artists. You have undoubtedly gotten a ton of requests already, so I do not need to add to the list just yet. No matter what you choose to react to next, I will enjoy it I'm sure. Angelina is the only artist that I can listen to every day, without getting burned out on their sound. She inspires me to try and be a better human being. You've got my subscription, looking forward to your next Angelina experience!
You guys rocked this reaction. Love that you showed the original by Screaming Jay Hawkins beforehand. She always tries to respect the original artist in her performances. BTW… she started at age 18 months singing jazz. She was introduced to jaZz by her grandmother. She is a true musical prodigy. Loved your comments. Look forward to your next reaction. Thanks.
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Oh my, lookout boys you are about to be hooked. The Barefoot princess will put a spell on you. I would like to see you both react to a song called "How Great Thow Art" An Elvis Presley cover by her also. Enjoy this long ride.
Thanks Burak! We will have to definitely check this one out at some point!
That my favorite too 😊
Guys, the people she works with in the bands call her the Boss.
You could have been warned. Now the spell is cast , which turned all of us to angels before. 😉She is a master of channeling. The person, who was and is inspiration for her, introducing her to jazz, empowering her, is her Grandma, Iranian artist Mery Zamani, the woman, who handed over the candle to her in the beginning. There is a strong bonding between these both. At "Norway's Got Talent", in the age of 7/8 (she won) she covered Billie Holiday, who is her absolute role model. She also did a breathtaking version of "I'm A Fool To Want Yo" - acappella. Some talked of reincarnation. I like this thought, because Billie Holiday had such a hard life. She would deserve, to grow up so protected. Btw. , the co-musicians in the band, she was working with, called her "the boss", because she was so professional, working seriously, respectful and humble, , with a clear image, what she wanted (wants). Angelina speaks 3 languages fluidly: Norwegian, Farsi and English. Her maternal Grandfather was Japanese, her father is Swedish, so she speaks a little Japanese and Swedish too. You are really great reactors, I love your ability for reception. ✌🏼👍🏼
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yes. My comment basically, before I scrolled down. She channels.
Thank you for this knowledge Markus. Appreciate you!
@@McDevittMike, Angelina does not channel another great artist of the past like you and others say, nor does she have a thousand voices like others say. She sings with her very own voice, only. She does use aspects of other great singers, but she never mimics them.
Very well said ,i to have come under her spell. I love watching reactors being put under her spell. I have been watching Angelina now for a couple of months and i swear it only gets better every time i watch her , i think I've probably watched about 50 reactions to i put a spell on you and i can't stop watching. I'm wondering how I'm going to fit in all her other covers .spellbound and loving it😊🌏
"She's burning a candle with his face on it!" Love it, guys. Exactly. Nothing but respect from AJ in every performance.
You guys are great! Loving that I found you. There is a video of a very young Angelina, maybe even younger than she is here, walking to the music store filled with albums of old singers, jazz etc. she is just sorting through and carrying albums into a booth to listen. We had such places when I was young. I haven’t seen one in the states for many a long year. God Bless Norway for having such a place for this child to spend time.
How a 9 year old even KNOWS this song EXITS....is UNREAL....let alone The fact that she ARRANGED this!!!.......MIND BOGGLING!!
OK..please check my comment i left on her last review, lake of her song "i am still holding out for you " at 10,you guys will not be sorry.
Im still holding out for you , is a must!
The link: th-cam.com/video/Dv8mjCh5iiE/w-d-xo.html Yes, 10 years old in this demo. The original writer of the song released his version a month after Angelina's was leaked to the internet, and supposedly claims he hadn't heard her demo until later. Angelina's "demo" has over 300k views, the 'cover' by the person that wrote it.... just under 25k views.
Hi Angels J&J. This is a master class of how a reaction channel should be done. This deep delve into the song, the original artist and Angelina herself before the viewing makes this "reaction" the I best I have ever seen and I've seen hundreds. "She studies, embodies and shares"....one of the best comments ever. btw, I'm still using the term "duende" and thank you for that. You have redefined what a reaction channel is. You will learn so much more about this extremely rare individual as you venture through Angelina's videos. Each and every performance will give you a little surprise and many will leave you speechless. Here's the link for the interview she did at 9 years old discussing her book "Between Two Hearts" th-cam.com/video/-cCLDY0CSZ8/w-d-xo.html and her performance of "Unchained Melody" just before or right after the interview th-cam.com/video/wGjqXxQbFgA/w-d-xo.html Thank you Jared and Jordan for a very intellectual and thoughtful reaction! Cheers from Florida
Frank, we appreciate your kind words! Thanks so much for tuning in and sharing your insights with us. Much love!
Terrific approach and commentary men! Angelina similarly respects and has "Angelina-ized" covers of Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Adele (as you know), Whitney Houston, Lana Del Ray, James Brown, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, and many more. No one is off limits, no song too iconic. Angelina is fearless and has the musical IQ to hear these artists' work, decide what she wants to do then can both vocally and emotionally deliver! It is quite a thing to behold as you have twice witnessed!
As for "arranging" that is a hard one to define and I have no direct knowledge. There are interviews available with two guitar players who have accompanied her in studio and they speak of Angelina reading the lyrics off her phone, telling the guitarist to follow her lead, and the result is recorded magic after only one or two takes. That's just one view at her talent. There is another rehearsal video where she hums to the trumpet player what she wants him to play. One presumes her skills in this arranging area at 9yo are not what they are today but I would be hesitant to bet much on that contention. Keep it up guys, I look forward to your in-depth and professional reactions to Angelina!
If you want to see Angelina really belt it out - then you have to check her performance at 12 years old of James Brown's Its a Man's World live, outdoors, with a big band - and while your watching, note the reactions of the band members and the conductor as she is performing and watch until the very end as she humbly thanks the crowd: th-cam.com/video/HEm7tGrjIKk/w-d-xo.html
Yes!! You must listen to this
Well done guys, I've been following Angelina for over 3 years and have come across many reactors, however, I've really enjoyed the detail, research and respect you give. Keep up the good work and I look forward to the next one.
Thank you sir!
This is the most remarkable recording in the last 30 years. Angelina is undoubtedly a genius and this proves it. The song doesn't even have a melody, really, but she finds the music in it. 😎
Listen to the studio version, and you will see that Angelina is close to it.
You are like 60. Stop. You old, creepy Angelina weirdos are so scary.
@@Hey_Jamie Tremble in fear, my friend. Your time will come.😎
You guys are in for the biggest treat ever I promise you
@@Hey_Jamie You are right, someone are creepy, but you top them all regarding creepy!! Will not say what I think of people like you 2k!! Respect other people and you will be respected! Learn from Angelina!
Our known Universe is 13.5 billion years old. We got to be on the same planet as Angelina at exactly the right time! Yes!!!!
Exactly!!!!
She WILL put a spell on you after this, you have been warned. You ought to check out Screamin Jay Hawkins (1956) version which she emulates so well. Enjoy I want to see the sheer joy on your faces. The Countdown is on.. greetings from Manchester UK xx
One of unbelievable aspects of this song is how completely relaxed she is. She could not produce the variety of sounds , tone, and power without being totally relaxed from her head to her toes.
She pays homage to the originals and she improves them and gives the song new life.
It wasn't long after she entered the studio, everybody in the bldg. called her The Boss! She knew exactly what she wanted and how to achieve it. Angilina Jordan is the future. 🇺🇸👍🔥💯⭐
The boss!!
@@JaredandJordan She wrote adjustments to the arrangement and the band leader smiled when he realized what she wants.
Watch her movements when she is not singing and the band is playing. She knows exactly when each note is going to be played.
“She studies, embodies and shares.” You are so right. Excellent reaction! And yes, Christina Aguilera is probably the closest you can get in terms of pure vocal talent. But there is a huge difference in terms of musical understanding. Christina was all pyrotechnics all the time, doing everything because she could. Going forward, you’ll see that Angelina only ever does what she needs to communicate the meaning of the song so that you can FEEL it. The fun thing about this particular number, is that it is so theatrical that Angelina can for once go all out with vocal techniques a nine year old shouldn’t even know about, never mind master. And it has duende by the bucketload!
On point. What came to me nie od that she is singing these words to us, the listeners. She has just announced to us that she has just put a spell on us. We are hers now. Each time people first heard her they got enchanted and blessed. Before we get to know her we do not love her. But she loves us anyhow. The words on the lyrics speak to us.
Hello Guys ! Great reaction again :-) Yes, Angelina was 9 here, but BARELY 9..lol She was 9 years 2 months. Crazy stuff.
Can't wait for your continued discovery of the future G.O.A.T. of the music industry. I'm from Norway, like her, and have been following her closely since she won Norway's Got Talent at 8. (All performances except for the final, were done at age 7. She had JUST turned 8 at the final.) I'm not sure what would be the most correct way for you to go about, but I have compiled a few lists of her Norway's Got Talent entries, her originals and songs that were made specifically for her. Through these lists you will have a good mix of her oldest and also some of her newer stuff. Or, skip right to what she sounds like as of RIGHT NOW, and react to her cover of Adele's "Easy On Me" : th-cam.com/video/Mpw5Q76hWWE/w-d-xo.html She was 15 year old here, and is by no means a small child anymore. She's currently 16 years old as of January 10th and stands 6'1 tall (1m 85 cm) LOL Here are the lists :
Norway's Got Talent (In chronological order. You can see her front teeth grow from song to song...LOL )
1) Gloomy Sunday (Billie Holiday) : th-cam.com/video/Mpw5Q76hWWE/w-d-xo.html
2) I'm A Fool To Want You (acapella performance, and also originally by Billie Holiday) : th-cam.com/video/LXknLZDoRVQ/w-d-xo.html
3) Bang Bang (originally written by Sonny Bono in 1966 and performed by his wife Cher, but maybe made MOST popular by Nancy Sinatra) : th-cam.com/video/HCaDyiqs7Wg/w-d-xo.html
4) Summertime (by George Gershwin) This was her final performance in the competition : th-cam.com/video/443pBSpx5B4/w-d-xo.html
Her originals :
"What Is Life" (Her very first original) : th-cam.com/video/Bv0r77KN7RA/w-d-xo.html
"Shield": th-cam.com/video/lQtUbVKb0vs/w-d-xo.html (A tribute to her family for all their support)
"7th Heaven" : th-cam.com/video/bM8DzMRbiIc/w-d-xo.html (Her second original after being signed by Republic Records)
"Million Miles" (she wrote this one to her grandfather that had recently passed away) : th-cam.com/video/3KxvwuZ7oEM/w-d-xo.html (Her first original after Republic Records signing)
"Oslo" : th-cam.com/video/MfWVcDQix4Y/w-d-xo.html (A tribute to her home town )
Songs made specifically for Angelina :
"Above The Water" (Dance, electronic !!!!!! YES, she can do it ALL, no cap ) :th-cam.com/video/y6SilwnR2Zc/w-d-xo.html
"Song For A" : th-cam.com/video/Bo3mhxPM-uA/w-d-xo.html
Hope you find this of some help to get going. But no matter which song you choose, at any age, you just CAN'T go wrong. Rest assured :-)
Love and respect from Norway :-)
Hi, Poolhallshark, I have to make a correction on NGT age, the semi-final was LIVE on April 19. And there are strong indications that the judges’s cut were early Feb (8?).
Like you championing her originals, What is Life is one of my favourites, and I’m a Fool is just …, never mind she’s sung it later, it’s still top for me!
Welcome to the party, guys. You've stumbled down the rabbit hole with the rest of us! You have no idea what treats you've got coming. Among the things no one seems to be able to explain is how in the world this young woman can convey such depth of emotion in her singing. When she does a cover, you suddenly realize that while you may have heard the original hundreds of times you never FELT the song until Angelina sang it. Be warned. She WILL eventually reduce you to tears. It happens to all of us.
So true
Happy you found her. Yes her Angels are devoted. 5 mins after Angelina arrived at the studio she started arranging and all people including the band starting calling her the boss. Musical Genius
Angelina was 9 years old in this video. This was her own arrangement paying tribute to the original artist Screamin’ Jay Hawkins.
Many people are not aware that Sreamin’ Jay Hawkins was an opera singer and a boxing champ. He joined the army at age 13 using forged ID. He was a formidable opponent in the army and later in the airforce boxing circuits. He won several boxing golden glove awards mostly in his hometown of Cleveland. In 1949 he won Alaska’s middleweight title.
9 years old Angelina Jordan just delivered him a TKO. LOL
Thank you for your excellent reaction video of Angelina Jordan and keep up the good work.
HAHA... TKO. Thank you so much for this great knowledge and your kind words.
Hawkins would give his seal of approval without a doubt
Great analyse, Guys, and welcome to the wonderful word of AJ.
When ask if she got nervous before a performance she said "No" and added:
“When I sing, I go to another world. The world is endless. It's like, full of happiness. I love it. It's amazing. And when I am on stage, I don't want to go [leave the stage]. [laughing]. I just want to be on stage"
A snippet of Skaylan’s interview of Angelina Jordan (age 12) on Norwegian TV - November 2018
Just have to add, that you 2 are the best addition to Angelina's reactors in recent times. Very thoughtful and articulate and your "duende" term in your last reaction was a big hit.
Hi, your reactions are very interesting, with historical notes and quotes from commentators. Besides, factual and substantive, as well as emotionally. It's fun to watch. As a fan of Angelina, thank you, I look forward to the next reactions from her performances. Best regards from Poland :)
Impressive reaction! You two have shown more respect and attention to what is in your comments than most reactors. So many reactors ask questions about things that they already received answers to in their comments. Also, your willingness to check out terms and question claims is very refreshing. You have many Angelina videos, voices, styles and genres to check out. My first introduction to her was Bohemian Rhapsody. I became an instant angel. Her ability to connect to both the song and the individual listener is mind boggling. I will rewatch this reaction many times. Good job, guys!
Thank you Gary. We will continue to try our best. Thanks for tuning in!
Here is a snippet of Angelina Jordan (15 yrs old) singing with Etta James former Saxophone player Jimmy Z - the person opening the door at the beginning is Rob Christie Director of the Los Angeles Studio of Republic Records: th-cam.com/video/ZdcNR8ZGjoU/w-d-xo.html
Guys, loved your reaction, but especially your analysis! You have done more in-depth analysis than 20 other reactors combined....can't wait to watch more of your Angelina Jordan journey.
Hugely impressed by your research guys,.you’ll have a far better understanding of what you’re about to hear! I’m blown away by your observations…you’ve no idea how accurate you are..awesome! And yes everything you see is a choice by Angelina..this is her way of honouring an artist she adores.
Yes, I was very impressed by that act.
@@musicluvr70 Ditto here. And in that video you get to see SHE IS JUST A CHILD. But she’s paying attention, she’s on top of things and she knows what she wants and let’s them know. It’s quite amusing.
A very accurate comment Kevin
@@lydiabentley3413 Thanks for your kind message )) Its great to see two young lads doing things properly..putting the effort in..they’re wise enough to know that a little research always pays off..would they have known SJH’s image was on the candle? Would they have understood that she’d had a big hand in the arrangement which, for me, takes this from shockingly good to something deserving of respect as a piece of art. What 9 year old hears this song and thinks of a way of reinventing this into something that is already a jazz classic! Fast forward to Billie Jean!
@@musicluvr70 These guys are good..very good!
The decision to get familiar with the original is ALWAYS a good idea when you're doing an Angelina cover. She has tremendous respect for the artists she covers, often singing in the same key. This is particularly evident in this masterpiece. The song doesn't even have a melody and ends with the ranting of a lunatic with a bone through his nose. This little girl makes it beautiful all the while paying great respect to Screamin' Jay. Add to that the fact that she arranges the music herself - or at the very least is intimately involved with it. - and you can get a glimpse of what we're dealing with here. She is almost enough to make me believe in miracles because she doesn't seem possible. Have fun with discovering her almost 8-year journey. It certainly is worth your while. You-ll be repeatedly shocked. 😎 Also, check out her Norway's Got Talent performances, her audition instantly went viral, and she has over half-a-billion views on TH-cam alone.
th-cam.com/video/d3gSho9yf88/w-d-xo.html
Great reaction, by the way! 😎
Mike, she has lots more views than 1/2 Billion. According to her website it's over 1 Billion on YT & over 2.5 Billion on FB.
Appreciate you Mike! Thanks for tuning in and providing this information.
This original song is actually excellent (though of course shocking) and I think Angelina was inspired not by the crappy TV show (where Jim Hawkins was apparently drunk) but by the version that came out on the record. th-cam.com/video/82cdnAUvsw8/w-d-xo.html
Also, the wordless melody that Angelina sings in front of the orchestra is taken from Jim Hawkins - this melody was heard in another TV performance th-cam.com/video/orNpH6iyokI/w-d-xo.html
Looking forward to this ...
You've discovered the greatest female singer in the planet, IMO
Check out diana ankudinova can't help falling in love she's the best
Excited for the journey
This is the super-fan Rusty Shakleford's playlist of all the 163 songs that Angelina Jordan has performed (and has been recorded) between 6 and 15 years old, including 158 covers and 5 originals th-cam.com/play/PL2v8kgVeo4EbQD6l_WAVjOfItquzW7oEc.html
Great reaction. Only Angelina knows what she can really do with her voice. She is teasing us for over 10 years now. Always smiling at the end, her Mona Lisa smile. Subscribed.
Muy cierto , tines toda la razon
I agree Andrew she knows exactly what she is doing
Thanks for subscribing Andre!
Interesting observations, and fun to watch your reactions again. Angelina is not easily pigeonholed, and as far as suggestions go for where to go next, her own song “Million Miles” studio version, would be high on my list.
Anyway, Rusty is bound to comment soon and give you his lists (chronological and “best version”), and you can choose whatever takes your fancy.
She has told us there will be an album out this year, and I for one can’t wait!
Thank you for a great reaction!
Thank you! "Million Miles" is definitely high on our list.
Angelina has worked with this band on several occasions. They affectionately refer to her as "The Boss", because she knows exactly what she wants, and how she wants it done. She has 5 original songs that she wrote or co-wrote (3 that she wrote when 11 and 12) She has 2 songs that were written just for her to sing. "Song For A" and "Above The Water". The latter was written by a fellow Norwegian duo called TRXD, that does EDM, and Angelina shows there is no genre she can't do, and do well. th-cam.com/video/rpdHJJQAd9Y/w-d-xo.html
As for the first one, "Song For A" from Nico Cartosio's album "Melting".
The composers description:
"Song for A is the only song on the album. It is performed by Angelina Jordan, a very young and very talented singer. I needed a bright final for my instrumental album. After the series of cold hells and Melting itself I longed for a song of a liberated soul, a soul that was set free from suffering. So, I remembered a beautiful poem by Robert Burns^ and wrote this song especially for Angelina. And she gave a sensual performance." th-cam.com/video/Bo3mhxPM-uA/w-d-xo.html
Oh yes, Angelina plays 4 instruments, piano, guitar, flute and violin. I've heard she also speaks 4 languages, Norwegian, English, Farsi and some Japanese (she did a concert in Japan and sang a song in the language that garnered praise from all who heard it, video online) . Her maternal grandmother Mery Zamani, who is Iranian, was also a child prodigy in art and poetry and was married to a Japanese man.
This will be quite the journey, but one that will leave you admiring and respecting this young lady more with every song you hear. I just subscribed to follow this journey. Angelina's reactions are the only ones I watch.
5 languages. She also speaks Swedish.
Gary Different bassist and drummer on Portrait of a Child than on IPASOY.
Song far A....is AWESOME
Thank you for this much needed insight, and we appreciate you for tuning in and following the journey!
She actually arranges all her songs with the musicians, she is frankly a gift to this earth and the BEST voice alive. Love watching you both and I admire your research into the original songs she chooses to sing and you are both adorable and so honest.
She is half Swedish, Quarter Persian and Quarter Japanese Born in Oslo Norway, she speaks 5 languages and plays Piano , Guitar , Violin, and Flute. You were right her school taught her to deconstruct a song, study it and then reconstruct it and only then Perform it, she can sometimes do it quickly in her head.... she is very bright.
She was born in Norway to a Norwegian father and Iranian mother.
In an interview a couple of years after Angelina was on Norway's Got Talent, Omer Bhatti (one of judges) was asked if Angelina was "the real deal." He responded: "At the second rehearsal [when she did "Bang Bang"] we saw how she owned the stage, directed the bass player, and was in complete control. We knew then that she was a star." Here's the video containing Omer's interview: th-cam.com/video/j9Fw97Ckvg4/w-d-xo.html.
Angelina may not "arrange" music in the sense of writing out every note of every part for each accompanist or band member. But she clearly (and politely) communicates in rehearsal exactly how she wants it to sound. This is why they call her "the Boss": she knows what she wants, and politely lets everyone know. The page she handed the director at the beginning of this session is an example: the director described it was a list of her "wishes" (as in "I wish you would do this when we get to this point..."). To see how she works, watch this video of her rehearsing the band for "Portrait of a Child" (AJ's version of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' original "Portrait of a Man"): th-cam.com/video/SAkZDAXJA4E/w-d-xo.html.
Oh my, every reactor to Angelina’s music usually goes into it with nearly the same amount of background information as you two guys have.
It is SO satisfying to hear a reaction that has so thoroughly utilized this background information in order to understand this once in a lifetime artist. Angelina’s incomparable music deserves it - thank you for sharing it with us.
As to “cultural appropriation”... that argument will be blown out of the water when you hear MULTIPLE covers of Frank Sinatra’s music of the 60’s, or MULTIPLE covers of Queen or Amy Winehouse, or many others.
I can’t wait for your next reaction! 🖤👣
Hi, Peter! Did you mean to type "I wish every reactor went into the background information as you two guys have"? In my experience, very few Reactors even bother to do so.
Yes, Albert. You said more accurately what I was thinking. I was trying to indicate that many commenters provide background about Angelina to reactors, but many of them don’t take the time to read the comments before proceeding to their next Angelina reaction.
What I failed to acknowledge is what you just pointed out... that many reactors also don’t bother doing a little upfront research that would otherwise improve their reactions. Jared and Jordan are definitely not in that category - they do their homework ahead of time and it shows in their well researched, excellent reaction. Thanks Albert for clearing that up and pointing out what I should have! 👍😉
Thank you Peter! Appreciate you. Her work music completely deserves a deep analysis to be fully appreciated. See you Monday!
I love how you guys are able to explain, define, dissect, and make revealing sense of the performances in your Reactions. And still AJ leaves you, like all others, nearly speechless. Her respectful foundation from iconic mentors like Billie, Ella, Etta, and the others since, incorporated into her own style, sound, skills, and talent is irresistible. Watch her face closely in this performance and you see her eyes and expressions knowing exactly what each note of her band is playing. She's the Boss in her recording sessions. What a special artist and her age then. As her tribute to Mr. Hawkins she took his song that was a parody to get attention to get tv bookings, and she made a serious jazz piece of this highly passionate song.
Gentlemen, Thank you for such insightful reaction!!! You really nailed it when you mentioned how she kept "Screamin' Jay... Hawkins" in mind. Paying a true homage to the original creator!! And then making it her own as well.
I was shocked and delighted , as a musician and being around some great vocalist, no one of any age had the impact this girl has had , much less a 9 year old . Angelina is just a level of her own and has the bar so high over all, she is not soon if ever to be duplicated.
Me again… English is her third language. You two are fabulous I love your comments. You are such lovely guys
Take care look after yourselves you are precious
That's a terrific reaction. You guys really get Angelina and what makes her so remarkable, and you articulate it so well. On the arrangement thing, it means composing and writing out the sheet music for all the musicians. In fact, her musicians call her the Boss, not because she is bossy, but because Angelina comes in having clear in her mind exactly what she wants everything to sound like. edit: Donald Lacon Jr below says we don't know for a fact that Angelina writes out the score, so it is possible I am wrong about this.
As far as cultural appropriation goes, there are hundreds of yt videos out there of Black Americans reacting to Angelina singing a song by a Black person and in a Black style, and every one of them is just crazy about what she does, as in "you go girl" or "that girl can sang" You are right, she sings those songs out of respect.
Regarding what to react to next, one of the most remarkable things about Angelina is how many different emotional tones she can express. For that reason I would like to suggest a song with very different tone than the two you have already done, namely her gentle, loving performance of Michael Jackson's Heal the World.
Thank you for your kind words, insight and recommendation, Les!
Awesome introduction Jared & Jordan as you did your homework, reading comments and searching on line for information. After just two reactions, you are both now true angels. I along with other angels have been on a campaign in recent months, suggesting reactors do all they can to support and boost the analytics for the artists they react to. We recommend, in addition to a link for the original video (thanks for that) also providing a link to the artists' TH-cam channel (Angelina has two, Official and Cover Channel). Since most viewers don't read the description, please verbally encourage them to use the links you provided. Much love.
Andy, phenomenal comment! In terms of support for the artist, I think we all agree that it is the right thing to do and helps the artist advance their career. It is also beneficial to the channel in terms of increased subscriptions and fan loyalty.
I think more specifically in terms of links we have the original video, official channels, social media, and patreon links. The most professional reaction channels use all of these. They encourage viewers verbally to like and comment on the original video and to subscribe to the artist channels. Some also use a text box to supplement the verbal suggestions. In fact, some even comment and subscribe on air in front of their viewers to demonstrate their commitment.
These are the most professional analysts I've ever come across on TH-cam and I think it would be valuable to communicate with them regarding the values we have been recommending.
Hi Andy. I've noticed your comments on a number of reaction channels. I just wanted to thank you for being such a champion in getting reactors to encourage people to like and subscribe to AJ's channels as well as putting the original link in the description. I've noticed your hard work and again, just wanted to thank you.
@@kaznist Thank you very much for your kind words. Angelina has always said she wants to sing for the entire world. No doubt in my mind she will, once her family is ready for her to be promoted. Until that time, I will do all I can to boost her numbers on TH-cam and introduce her to more people. It is the very least I can do since her music has greatly improved the quality of my life.
Angelina is one of the most addictive singers I have ever listened to, & one of the very few, that can pull you right into the song, making you feel, every word, every note, & every emotion. ❤💙 I always have this feeling that Angelina is not only channeling some of these late great singers, but that they also pass through her, when she is singing their song ❤💙 A rare beauty, in every sense of the word ❤💙 If there was ever a reason to believe in something greater than us, or in reincarnation, Angelina Jordan is it ❤💙 Loved your reaction!!! ❤💙 ***RIP SCREAMIN JAY HAWKINS***
Her Soul is coming out of her mouth!!!!!.....excellent
I really love your Angelina Jordan reactions. She is just the greatest female jazz/blues/soul singer of our time.
Thank you, Jared & Jordan, for your most informative and enjoyable approach to reacting to Angelina. Your use of Wikipedia, your viewer's comments and video clips are a great way to give some background and context about the artists and songs to which you are reacting. It's very helpful for people who didn't know those things beforehand. As a music educator and jazz musician (now retired), I can assure you that Angelina does arrange most of the songs she sings, in the sense that she works with the musicians to determine the format and sequence she want the songs to take. With her covers, in most cases, she usually stays true to the way the original songs were performed, but adds her touches to, as you read, "make them her own". i doubt that she actually transcribes (writes out) the parts for the individual musicians. That would be the job of an orchestrator, not an arranger. With her original compositions, she may very well write out the melodic line of the songs and then someone (an orchestrator) would create and transcribe the parts for the individual musicians. Another consideration, though, it that the many of the musicians she works with are seasoned jazz professionals who would often improvise their parts as they went along. Thanks again for your great reactions to Angelina. Keep them coming. Her "Angels" can't get enough of them (and you)!
Robert You make a good point when you write about various parts being improvised. I think this is clearly demonstrated in her video "Portrait of a Child".
Without Angelina, I would have never heard of Screaming Jay Hawkins, I would never been able to pay respect to him as an outstanding and amazing artist. She also has an intriguing cover/jam session on another song from him, "Portrait of a man", which she sings as "Portrait of a child". One of my favourite covers by her.
A wonderful reaction to Angelina. I've been around for quite a few years and enjoyed the vocals and musicality of a number of great artists. No one and I honestly mean no one has touched my heart and core like Angelina. There is something very special yet unassuming of this beautiful young woman. LIstening to and watching Angelina transports me to a place of love and warmth where the best part of me resides. She is without doubt my favorite all-time singer. Most talk about her incredible vocals with which I too concur. However, for me what makes Angelina so very special is the quality of her heart, soul and spirit and what is shared behind and beyond the words and vocals when she sings . You both are great. I really enjoyed your reaction and just subscribed to your channel. I look forward to enjoying many more reactions from you both. Thanks much.
Thanks for these kind words and for subscribing Steven. She is indeed special. We cannot wait for this amazing journey!
She has a rabid following. We’ll all be back to see your reactions to Angelina Jordan. She’s a force to be reckoned with. Her recording label was so savvy to sign her.
she is not gifted, she is "THE GIFT"
Thank you Jared and Jordan. Your conversation(s) and inquiry around and about Angelina Jordan and her Art are very interesting. You actually manage to get close to her singing magic, and talk about it, without intellectualising or schematizing it, but rather ruminating the depths from where it rises. If I were to describe Angelina with just two words they would be: Love and Compassion.
To me Angelina is all Love, her voice cuts through me like a knife and stirs emotion in me that I can hardly control. She may be just singing but she is really transmitting across time and space,
messages of Love and Connection that we sorely need. I look forward to following you both, thank you again.
She arranges all the music for every song she sings. She does it all.
That's AJ, always having deep respect for the original creator...and yet making the song her own...That's take tremendous talent. You will find that in every song she covers. Another face of AJ, "Song for A ". There is so many to discover...endless journey...
great reaction....thank you
You should watch her in studio singing i who have nothing when she was 6 she will blow your mind
You guys are different from most reactors and that's a good thing. I like how you research and gain knowledge of what you're about to watch. And as for Angelina, well where does one start. Simply put, she is the greatest artist I've ever heard and no one else even comes close to having the impact on me that she does. Bohemian Rhapsody was my first encounter with her and it brought me to tears(and still does). The emotion she sings with is unmatched. The depth in her voice is like no other. I once read a comment that sums it up perfectly, "she is the one I've been waiting my whole life to hear". I would suggest Bohemian Rhapsody next because you will then have heard 3 completely different singing styles and voices from her.
You see her writing a note to the bandleader at the very beginning of the video. Those were her last minute “wishes” as she called them, basically her directions on how she wanted the music to be played. So yes, she plans the music as well as the singing.
Angelina was 9 years old in this performance - Her nationality is Norwegian but is fluent in English (even at this age) - This song was not arranged for her - she wrote the arrangement based after listening to the original Screamin' Jay Hawkins version - in fact, at the beginning of the video you see Angelina writing down some last-minute changes and it is read by the bandleader. You also notice that her own handwritten notes are on the music stand in front of her as she sings. For more insight on how Angelina works, here is a rehearsal video with the same band at the same age (9 yrs old) - You will see that she is aware of what each musician is doing and gives them some instructions. There are English subtitles as the spoken language is Norwegian: th-cam.com/video/SAkZDAXJA4E/w-d-xo.html
She just turned 9 when this was recorded.
When I first heard her sing at this young age ,a real prodigy ..all I could think of is what it might have been like being in the court of Versailles and hear the young Mozart play for the first time. We would all be astounded and incredulous at this miracle and wondering what the future would bring. Same with hearing Angelina.
Robert Silva, right, this is also from screaming J Hawkins, his one is " portrait of a man". Very beautiful song from him and also from Angelina, wich version I watched about 100 times.
Thanks for sharing this Robert!!
She does her own arrangements as others have mentioned and from a very young age the musicians she worked with respectfully just referred to her as The Boss. Just imagine being an adult musician with years and years of experience and then this young girl steps in front of you and does this. It must have been mind blowing to them as well. Very nice reaction by the way.
Great job, Jared & Jordan. One of the very best reactions I've seen in about 1 1/2 year I'm following AJ and her reactors. Keep going on your research-journey!👌
Yes sir! Appreciate you Fred. Research-journey, we love that!
Okay, it's only the second reaction to Angelina Jordan for the two of you, and your approach is remarkable 👏 You guys take the time to research, read the comments, preview the original in order to see how masterfully done Angelina has prepared this. And of course, recognize how very talented she is. She will continue to blow your minds.
Your approach has placed you guys at the top of AJ reactors for me.
So likely less requested but shows her lower register check out Angelina Jordan - How Great Thou Art - th-cam.com/video/WLAEy1LIHrc/w-d-xo.html
How can a nine year old girl express the soul and life experience of a 45 year old woman?
Brilliant reaction/analysis, thank you so much. Love it when reactors are both prepeared and knowledgeable :-)
put into words... She channels the original artist, and honors them with her own gift. It's as if they are speaking through her and she translates with every spark of energy she has.
I usually don't watch child singers, but Angelina somehow "put a spell on me" with this one, I can't explain it, her way of singing is very unique and intriguing. Thank you very much for this extended reaction video, I thoroughly enjoyed it! Your videos are multifaceted, I commend you for doing some research and coming up with your own thoughts (e.g. "duende"), props to you!
Thanks so much!!
Gentlemen...you did yourself proud reacting to this most excellent performance...one of a kind! Welcome to the rabbit hole!
Her singing can either give you chills...render you to tears...hit you in your heart and soul...move you n mesmerise you...enjoy this Angelina journey
❤️
"out of respect, I'm going to take your song to the next level"
Possibly one of the most accurate descriptions of Angelina doing a cover song.
There 2 upsides to this...
1. there are 150+ more covers for you to sample and enjoy.
2. she is only 16 now! At this rate, there are hundreds more to come.
Love your reactions guys, especially exploring the original before her performance.
PS - Congrats on 5k!
Appreciate you Scotty!
Great reaction guys. This is what a reaction should be. Well laid out with proper research. Using the original as a reference point is smart. With that said, I know there are songs pinpointed, however, I'm Still Holding Out For You is maybe her best performance. It was a demo, so she had no reference point. The songwriter only recorded his version AFTER she did hers. The song has not been officially released. What everyone sees is the "leaked" version. Who, what and how.....nobody knows for sure. There was a question about the lyrics being inappropriate, but. I dont buy it. My sense is the rendition of the song was so exceptional, it would have forced the family's hand to sign with a label. They have said her childhood is more important no matter what, so I think they shelved it. This is a masterpiece from a 10 year old. The video, albeit wonderful, is fan made. th-cam.com/video/Dv8mjCh5iiE/w-d-xo.html
Agree 100%. I'm Still Holding Out For You is a masterpiece performed in 2016 at 10 years old for a brief time before being taken down and then thankfully re-uploaded anonymously in 2018. Incredible performance by anyone at any age.
On the subject of arrangement, I think she "collaborates" with the musicians in the studio sessions. I don't believe she's writing the musical score for each part but requesting specific adjustments to the arrangement that will better suit what she's trying to express. It seems to me that there is a real feeling of Angelina responding to the music and the musicians responding back. Sometimes you see the musicians reacting in real time to her accompaniment with surprise or pleasure.
Once you hear this young woman’s incredible voice you are hooked. She has many brilliant covers. This one and my other favourite is I’m still holding out for you. She is talented beyond anyone I have ever listened too. Get goosebumps every song she sings.
This is so nice that you do your 'work' so thoroughly! And it's great what you already see after only two performances! Putting it in historical and social perspective, I'm impressed guys!
I had another entrance to her musical treasures. I grew up with the jazz singers of the 50ties and later and the pop music from then on. Angelina became famous by her performances in Norway Got Talent, where she sang Gloomy Sunday in the style of Billie Holiday. It totally blew me away, since I had that song strongly in the back of my head. The way Angelina sang it was so much more than just good mimicking. All the (dark) emotions came thru and it was like Billie had taught her how to sing (people suggested she was reincarnated). The most surprising thing for me was that she stayed a little shy girl, humble, but in balance, not distracted by the audience, the jury, the emotions in the song, nor her own emotions. She just .... conveyed that deep sad song! After that almost all of her songs moved me, amazed me, surprised me, ... you name it! It's like she finds a place in your heart, becomes family and she comforts you with her warm soothing voice! Have fun guys, enjoy the journey!
Angelina realy got the concept shock rock. She shocks everybody seing her sing this. Bye the way she shocks me every time she sing. Even now at 16 every new song or cover is like a christmas gift you don't no what's coming and allways surpriced.
Your reactions is in the very top. Thanks.
It really annoys me when people who have nothing to do with a subject get offended on behalf of people who are much more relevant, who are NOT offended for "appropriation"! The entire story of human progress is people building on the knowledge and talents of predecessors. People should get a life! What Angelina is doing is resurrecting art from the past and allowing a new generation of people to re-discover it for the first time. Art that is not seen or heard or appreciated, is just as good as dead.
Superb reaction. Many vocal coaches and singers have reacted to this masterpiece but of all these only one (MLBoyd) was familiar with the original Screaming Jay performance. Consequently, having only been familiar with Nina Simone's version, a few have criticized her growls and squeals, not realizing hers was an homage to the original. YOU GUYS were thoughtful enough to play the original first. Fantastic idea.
Oh, Angelina's version is the best of all, even above the original. I personally consider this video, alongside Michael Jackson's original Billie Jean/moonwalk video and the 1965 Righteous Brothers Unchained Melody (on Andy Williams Show), to be one of the top 3 musical performances ever filmed. Period.
thank you . great observation . I'm 79 and would be hard put to come up with a more stunning performance by anybody I have ever heard . her range of genre and artists she has covered is very impressive. IMO the most versatile singer I have ever listened to . destined to be 1 of the great ones . As for appropriation, well thats just psuedo intellectualism .
this should be good :)
You guys are the embodiment of a great reaction channel. It is not about the whoaas&aaahhs, but your background work, attention to details and nuances is just sublime - not mentioning the way you work together. Kudos from Finland and may your journey down the AJ-rabbit hole be pleasant!
Appreciate you Alexander! Shout out to Finland!
About this song......Angelina arranged it. Bohemian Rhapsody next....from AGT.
Bohemian Rhapsody on its way tomorrow!
@@JaredandJordan Her ability to re-invent a song is second to none. The fact that she's been doing it for 7 years is incomprehensible. Her musical IQ is off the chart and probably only second to Mozart in history. Throw in the deep rich raspiness of her voice, and a strong family......thats as close a guarantee as you can get. You guys may need to crank up the videos to every 3 days, or do twofers. There is a video of all 4 NGT performances. I would suggest, with the incredible research you do, be the next place to go. My favorite of the 4 is I'm a Fool to Want You. I believe it was only days after she turned 8. It was done acapella, with the other contestants in back of her and in front of the 4 judges. She shows ZERO signs of any nervousness. It is so hauntingly good, you'll be speechless for a moment. Thanks again for really bringing to the table proper reactions!!
Loved this, thank you so much for sharing! Much respect for how much time and effort you put into this video 💖
Preben! Thank you!
just subscribed as i love your background to the song and your reactions are great
A really good example of Angelina mixing it up is her version of California Dreaming by the Mamas and Papas. The guitarist playing with has said she would pick a song, and half an hour later they would record. If it was more than one take it was usually his fault. In some of the songs she did with him you can she her checking the words, so she’s also kind of riffing her way through it, but like a genius.
best reaction.
Great reaction! You guys are killing it. Love that you did the original with the whole witch doctor feel of putting a spell on you, it was great. I have been an angel for a long time. She is so talented. It is funny you guys mentioned the arranging of music. It reminded me of a video where Angelina corrects the music for an entire orchestra. I believe it is actually the Swedish Royal orchestra. It can be found here: th-cam.com/video/0CPjgZxc2qM/w-d-xo.html
Angelina is by far the best the world has to offer she is just the best now and to be honest I personally thank ever
The Angel in Beast Mode .. Angelina is for sure from a other dimension and when she sing she open a Gate to the other World .. Angelina is the Holy Gral of Music .. She is the Truth ..
Angelina said in a Interview "Singing/Music is like breathing for her" .. and also she said "the music found me ..."
Regarding your discussion about her "arranging" the song, I don't think we have any evidence that she was actually _writing out_ musical arrangements at this age (I wouldn't be surprised if she could, but we have no direct evidence or testimony from people who would know that she actually did). When she did a full album with the military band Forsvarets Stabsmusikkorps [The Staff Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces] 2½ years later at 11, even her two original songs (music and lyrics by her) were arranged for the band by professional composers/arrangers, not by her. (If she had done any formal arranging, I'm sure she would have gotten credit for it.)
Here, the musical arrangement is actually quite close to the one used by Hawkins in some of his live performances of the song later in life (1990s). So, I think the only sense in which she "arranged" this one was "informally". I believe others have already mentioned the "jam" session on her Official channel, where she and some of the same musicians from this music video run through Hawkins' "Portrait of a Man" (which she changes to "Portrait of a Child"). In that video she can be seen interacting with the musicians in way that indicates her ideas about how the song should go without outright dictating anything. I'm sure there were probably similar jam sessions for IPASOY, in which they collectively worked out the arrangement.
I have always thought that Angelina herself wrote out the sheet music for the musicians, at least for a lot of performances. The reason I thought that is people so often said she did her own arrangements, and that is what the term means. But now you say we have no direct evidence of this, so maybe I've been wrong. That makes me think it would be nice if Angelina gave us a statement about this.
Great reaction guys, it was really refreshing hearing you talk and research =)
Angelina puts her own vocal spin and definitely arranges the vocals. One of my favorite parts is the last note (I read it's 13 seconds long). However, to suggest she arranges the sax, trumpet, drums, bass and piano isn't fair to these highly skilled musicians. They also deserve credit. Angelina works harder with more passion at 13 than any other artist. Definitely a generational performer 🍁
I have always read that she does the arrangements, and that term definitely means writing out, note-for-note, what each musician is supposed to play. However, it is possible that this not the case for the solos. Edit: Donald Lacon Jr says below that we don't know for a fact that Angelina writes out the score, so maybe I'm wrong about this.
cliff It's not the last note, but the last phrase (which starts with "I'm yours right....", which is so remarkable. It's 14 seconds long.
As I have understood, many jazzmusicians work off chords, improvising their play and notes, so I guess she has arranged a progression through chords and some events through the piece at hand....like the full stop at "Heyheyhey!". Listening closely to the original and Angelinas version, you can pick out the elements - they are falling in a different order....
@@alexanderholthoer8972The storey is that Angelina's mother was not happy with the dark tones of "Back to Black" and was not going her sign it in the video. Angelina changed some of the words (love instead of black) and she performed it with the radio station band (see video). Angelina has performed with the Norwegian Military Band and produced an album. She sang Fly Me to The Moon for Quincy Jones. It's pretty clear she didn't write all the instrument scores (oboe, flier, violin, trumpets, saxophone, etc parts).
Rearranging the lyrics and doing her own vocals is a fantastic accomplishment but it morphed into her "doing all her own arrangements" which just it's accurate.
@@103mrg I did mean the last phrase (one breath). She does a similar thing at the end of "I'd rather go Blind".
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Welcome to this unreal cover and thanks for the wonderful and conscious reaction, it's important to understand the uniqueness of Angelina's work. This interpretation shows how Angelina, from a very young age, manages to elaborate in a splendid way her incredible passion and understanding for music, in particular for this type of mythical songs. She is surely the only 9-year-old girl who has the courage and the ability to take a Screaming' Jay song, imbued of this power, and rearrange it according to her sensibility and musical vision of her. I sincerely believe that this is perhaps the most beautiful version of this song made, in more than 50 years since it was written, yet there are dozens of versions, also sung by great performers. Angelina uniquely embodies the charm of naturalness and passion, she is an inexhaustible source of musical poetry.💛 🧡 ❤️
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I was in awe of your reaction to this young ladies song and it was so obvious that you have done your research and know exactly what you’re talking about and more importantly what you are looking for in an artist. There are no words for this particular performance at this young age rather than absolute perfection and total precision. Angelina has shocked everybody with this rendition and I have watched it many times and I’m still impressed. As you continue your journey with Angelina you start to realise what an absolute total master she is in the world of music.Every cover she does she puts her own different spin on it and brings it back to life but still respecting the original artist.Thank you once again I really enjoyed it
Appreciate you Lydia. She is awe-inspiring... Thanks for tuning in!
I thought your comment was accurate
To me, one of the most amazing things about Angelina is her interpretation. She sounds like she absolutely understands what she's singing about, even when she could obviously have no "history" about the subject of the songs.
new subscriber ; ) great reaction guys . yeah she is special alright ; ) If YT had an Hall of fame..this performance would be there . The world has never seen or heard a 9 year old girl sing like that, and will never experience it again i'm sure of it ; ) Like many said before me, she's gonna blow ur mind over an over, so whatever one u do next can't go wrong.So have an good one an take care ; ))
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Whoa! You guys are good! This is about the most intelligent dissection of this performance that I can remember seeing. Kudos to the both of you. Angelina once said of this song "This song is about love, desperate love. Almost voodoo. The melody is very nice, and when I scream, it is a desperate cry that everyone should love one another".Really really enjoyed your reaction to this song. As you continue this journey, you will see that she is always very respectful of the original artists. You have undoubtedly gotten a ton of requests already, so I do not need to add to the list just yet. No matter what you choose to react to next, I will enjoy it I'm sure. Angelina is the only artist that I can listen to every day, without getting burned out on their sound. She inspires me to try and be a better human being. You've got my subscription, looking forward to your next Angelina experience!
Thanks for the subscription Jeff, and for your inspiring words. Looking forward to seeing you along this journey!
You guys rocked this reaction. Love that you showed the original by Screaming Jay Hawkins beforehand. She always tries to respect the original artist in her performances. BTW… she started at age 18 months singing jazz. She was introduced to jaZz by her grandmother. She is a true musical prodigy. Loved your comments. Look forward to your next reaction. Thanks.