What is so incredible is that she's reading the lyrics and can STILL deliver the incredible soul of the piece. Angelina has the unique ability to reach out past the surface of the screen and touch her audience.
Angelina Jordan , feels the words and sings the words from her heart, mind , body and soul. I’ve never seen any one especially her age that changes the whole song with different vibes than the original . She is just really amazing!! I love her!!
You are right about the name - Ivan Mendez. They compliment each other beautifully. Did you know that he is a performer in his own right. Love your reactions - thank you for supporting Angelina.It is so wonderful to be part of her journey as she continues to mature and perfect her gift.
angelina sings with so much more emotion. actually said when she was @ 6 that she liked jazz because it was about everyday life and those emotions were easy to convey to listener. everything she does is by design and always plenty left in tank. she knows her talent. at 5 she went to mom and told mom to sign her up 4 talent shows that she wanted to show the world her talent. around 6 angelina was getting impatient and told her mother that she was going to call simon herself. told her mom at 3 that she wanted to sing 4 the jerk as they were watching x-factor . mom finally entered her in NGT at 7...thanks
I love Rihanna's version of this song. It has been covered many times; all are good and some are very good (Maelyn Jarmon on The Voice). But this performance by 12 year old Angelina is above reproach. It is simply FANTASTIC! The very best version of this beautiful song that I have ever heard. Thanx for reacting to it, Wolf Rock. 😊💕
Great review. That was an awesome duet; they should do an album. Simon from AGT also said "I don't think you know how good you are." speaking to Angelina. Between here and Jacob Collier, and jazz pianist Joey Alexander, the bar on musicianship has skyrocketed.
My highest wish is that whoever will be involved in Angelinas future, will let her, and encourage her to do a lot of jazz. Maybe jazz sounded pop-like music, but please encourage her to continue on her jazz style of music. That is about to become a lost art or genre soon, and that is a shame. She can do all genres, of course, but mostly I want her to never forget what we all loved when she was the cutest, tiny little Angelina. Because we all know she will be a huge star, and some people change when that happens. I believe Angelina is one of those who dont though, knowing her and her family. Thank you for another awesome reaction, my friend, you are one of the absolute best. In fact, in my top 3 👍 😊
Thanks for another great reaction! "Stay" is one of my many favorites from Angelina. I always liked the rihanna song, but Angelina's has overtaken it as the one I want to listen to.
Thank you for reacting to Angelina again and for a great reaction video from you as always. This is a great cover by Angelina and i prefer this over the original for sure 😇 Angelina is unique and has the ability to touch our souls again and again 😊
i love Ivan Mendez on the guitar. Their acoustic pairings are haunting. I prefer him among her various musical partners because his beautiful, pure playing makes her voice shine even more.
All I have to say here in this song is that Angelina Jordan is a great storyteller.She told the story with her hands and facial expressions.I've never heard of Rhianna's. version,but I would imagine she sang it sexy and poppy.Jordan's spin on it sounded pure and it gave meaning to the lyrics.Thanks again for yet another excellent reaction.
A lot of people don't mention that Angelina can play the Guitar and the Piano. But for most of her videos, she has someone do it so she can concentrate on the vocals.
A great reaction to this beautiful cover version of Stay. Voice of an angel. Also for your cudos to Ivan Mendez. He is an important part of the total sound of this cover.
The curious thing about any performance from Angelina Jordan is you can listen to it a thousand times, the only thing that happens is that you get more and more addicted to it. That second last "Stay-AY-ay- AY-yyy" in this performance is the most beautiful sound I've ever heard coming out of somebody's mouth.
Great reaction, agree with you a lot...you mentioned Ivan....he plays a lot for AJ when in LA. He goes to college there, has own u tube channel and also did guitar for AJ on AGT Champions. I always smile when I know you are reacting to Angelina, Thanks a bunch. : )
Thanks for the reaction, Ollie :) One thing I've come to think about Angelina is that she knows she's good, but 1) she's very humble about it, doesn't feel above others for that; 2) she's a perfectionist; 3) she sings "emotions" and gives each word a true meaning.
Thank you for reacting to Angelina again! It's been a while and I miss it. I love that you gave the guitarist, Ivan Mendez, his props. He and Angelina work so well together. If you watch this video again, watch Ivan's face as he reacts to her singing. You can see the admiration and how much he loves her singing.
Next time that you listen to any of Angelina's songs with that guitar player, look at the face of the guitarist and watch him totally love what Angelino sings.
Love your reaction, you hit the topics right on, and I agree with you. This angel leaves me speechless every time, she’s just overwhelming with her various interpretations of different covers. Who knows where she’s going from here? I’m glad she got a “strong” family behind her making the right decisions, or at least it appears like that for me. Let her enjoy her childhood and keep her away from the vouchers from the big labels.
She gives the music the full respect and everything follows.☺️ When your intention to music is pure... The sincerity will always be felt by the people listening to you. Her vocal is great but that's given. But if you don't have the heart for music like she possesses then you're just a good singer and everything ends there.
You see her smile, got just love her happy heart, my ears are just melting. Yes a love song all her music sounds like love songs, she has pure heart and soul. Yes Virginia there is an angel. Thank you Angelina for sharing your heart❤
This is ace and your reaction too sir. The interaction between the two is a joy to watch.Respectful and humble Angelina, Ivan truly in awe of her. The performance is delicate, passionate, vibrant. It feels like she is singing to each and everyone of us. Love it dearly.
Elegance is simplicity that exposes the beauty of things, it is so difficult to make something seem so complex and beautiful with so little, this is what is great about Angelina, in the simplicity of the arrangements, she fills what vocal coaches call "negative spaces" with expectation and reflection over what comes next. It is like a beautiful charcoal drawing, how the artists extracts colors from our imagination with just the play of shades of combinations between black and white, darkness and light. This is what Angelina does. And Ivan Mendez does too, because it is so hard to hide mistakes in the notes when you expose the sounds to so much pause and opportunity to hear the mistakes. When you are "rifting" on a guitar, mistakes are hidden in the speed and complexity of the rift, there is no time to notice them unless you have a trained ear.
Her videos with Ivan are my favorites, just so good. From everything she said in interviews I always felt she's been utterly unable to comprehend people beeing so excited about her. She said its "funny" and it gives her energy to do more. But thats it. She still seems to be a very humble person.
Great reaction and you hit so many points. Every time i hear her sing I am drawn in emotionally and have a sense that she is singing directly to and for me. It is always magic when I listen to her.
I think many people listening to Angelina or even other new singers are stuck in a certain genre and aren't "music smart". They don't appreciate or understand the exceptional musical talent and abilities, especially with Angelina. She exhibits control, not only of her voice, but everything that goes into her "performance" and beyond. We're all blown away with what she has accomplished at such a young age - and we should be. There may not be another Angelina for years and years to come. I hope that as she gets older, she keeps true with what she believes in, both music and life. We have to remember, she is still a young teenager. And we all know that teenagers tend to rebel lol. Let's hope she enjoys these years but keeps grounded and stays focused.
I wouldn't say Angelina "doesn't even know she's doing it" when she's putting emotion into her vocals, but I would say it's definitely _effortless_ for her.
Agree 100% about Ivan Mendez. Not only does he play beautifully, his ability to adjust seamlessly to Angelina's quirky timing is almost as phenomenal as her singing. [grin]
I`ve already mentioned how great Angelina sings but holeeeeeeee crap! does her voice sound incredible! My wife and I looked at each other and both kinda said `And that`s at this young age...just wait til she gets older!` Man oh man...looks like we got a real bona fide superstar coming up here. Cheers!
Just would like comments from any in the know - how much work goes into these performances - Angelina working out her own slant on the lyrics and style etc and how long for the musicians to learn the music and then adapt it to the style and timing of Angelina. Obviously Ivan and Egil are well experienced in these matters- it must take a long time? And so many songs...
Ollie, I just realized you have never reacted to Angelina singing to Mr Lonely (Bobby Vinton original). I believe the piece she did in front of the military band was when she was 11. Very special.
I absolutely love Your reactions to Our Singing Angel 👼Your Wonderful Support promoting Her is unmeasurably beautiful thing 👍 just keep them coming 🙏 ~ OneLove ~ JBB
I have been so happy lately. My personal campaign to get reactors to listen to Stay has been largely successful. Stay is one of my personal favorite and I was perplexed about its lack of review and reaction. To me Angelina's interpretation and delivery here is even more touching than Million Years Ago. I listen and would always get hit with memories of good and bad relationships in the past. Thank you Mr Wolf Rock for reacting to this magnificent performance by Angelina. I am glad you enjoy it as much as I do.
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I don't think it is good or bad for Angelina, I think maybe it is right or not right in her mind. I suspect Angelina sees things (literally) in songs and music that most of the rest of us can't see, and mixes the sights and colors of her singing until it looks and sounds right. Perhaps partially savant? How she knows/decides what "right" is I have no idea, but I am glad she can. She has said when she sings she goes to another beautiful world. Thanks to her for letting us see some of it too.
Thanks for the new beautiful reaction, Wolf, this is one of the most exciting covers of Angelina, I sincerely believe that this version is better than the other versions, they are both very beautiful, but surely that of Angelina, without mixing, recorded at home, with the simple guitar of Ivan Mendez to accompany it with much discretion (as always), it is an incredible emotional interpretation, especially considering that it is a 12 year old girl who sings it with a sweet and scratched voice, absolutely unique and without particular games vowels.😊❤️😊 I very much agree with your reading of Angelina's natural ability to impart the depth of warmth to her interpretations, regardless of previous interpreters.
You nailed it again. Angelina is always great with Ivan backing her on guitar. The only time she is better is when she’s performing before an audience and she not only touches everyone with her voice, but seems to feed on the audience. Watching her perform in front of what appears to be a huge crowd in Norway, at 8 and 10? Is amazing.
I started out a massive admirer and supporter of Ri-Ri (Rihanna),but over the years it sort of faded with all the "negative stuff" she was involved in. Didnt find her as charming as i did over the first couple of albums either. But somewhere along the timeline,she did this song.....wich i absolutely loved. Brutally honest speaking: I have never ever heard Rihanna sing this as emotional as Angelina does. And i agree....Rihanna makes it sound more "bubblegum pop-ish" (not words meant to offend,but the fact that Rihannas voice overall is super cute sounding) And agreed,she will start blushing and giggling if you say just how great you think she is overall. She will thank you of course,but im sure shes not fully aware of the quality and level she is on allready. You probably got some hardcore supporters allready answering you,but here is another answer: Yes,Ivan Mendez! You nailed it! Last time i saw him i think he had a ponytail going,even a full beard? he is growing up too! I think he has his own creative account over at ViMeo now. (Ofc on YT as well,where he has his music content) If i remember right,he is abit of a multimedia artist that guy,a creative soul (no wonder he is related to Angelina lol)
Hi there Wolf. Enjoyed your reaction and comments and completely agree with you. As you did, I've listened Rhianna and, hear hear, Danelya tuleshova whi just released this cover. And, as you did, i consider Angelina ' cover a beautiful love song, specially in this acoustic version. Any way, three great artists interpreting in different ways a great text. No comparison just different ways to deliver. Cheers and stay safe
WR - How do you do it? Just like Angelina puts out one amazing video after another, you put out one amazing reaction after another. In baseball terms, you are batting 1.000! We know she is one of a kind. You're going to have to create a new language to find words that describe her astounding talent. If you will, please consider reacting to her singing "Cry Me A River", the live performance version from the Proysenfestivalen (Park Festival) in Norway on July 21, 2017. Her jazz sensibilities really are on display. Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/Zr4INP8yhB0/w-d-xo.html I see you have new "digs" for your studio. Nice! All the wolves give it a great touch. Be careful out there!
Yes, Angelina knows how good she is and no, she definitely doesn't know how good she REALLY is. How goes the saying? Something like "The odd thing about this world is that silly people are full of confidence while genius people are full of doubts. " Angelina definitely belongs to the last ones.
Come on Wolf, you can tell us, do you like Angelina or not? LOL😀 She just keeps getting better doesn't she? I wonder what the next few years will bring for Angelina. Her voice in my opinion just keeps getting better. 🕊🎶🕊 I so agree with you about labels. Artist change when they're signed up. Angelina is a wildflower. She can't be owned and honed. 🎶🌺🎶
'She can't be owned and honed.' That is why I've said before that it is my opinion that she was singing "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" to Simon and all the other record producers. Too many of the lyrics convey what a lot of us hope she does.
Nice change of background on this one. It must be two decades since I've laid eyes on a lava lamp irl, so I got a huge grin when I saw yours' sitting there. Really brought back some nice memories, so thanks for that. The thing I like best about the visuals of this version is how expressive her hands are. This was during a short period of time when her extremities had grown a bit quicker than the rest of her, and were waiting for the rest of her body to catch up (and boy, did it ever! - six feet tall and still counting). It's also quite obvious in the video she did for 'Valerie' - hands and feet having that 'puppy dog paws' look to them - it's quite endearing. You are also right on in regards to Ivan. What I like best about watching him is the look of absolute bliss that occasionally washes over his face as he's playing along. You can tell he's perfectly under the spell of her vocals and loving every minute of it. I'd be willing to bet that he'll be looking back on these sessions thirty years from now as some of the most enjoyable moments of his life. There isn't a lot I envy in my life - I've been pretty fortunate in that regard, but I envy him this. Still, he deserves every moment of it. The two of them together are some of the best of all the times I've watched her. The chemistry between the two is a marvel to behold. Another fine reaction.
Vocal Genius Angelina Jordan . Anyone who see's this and still had something bad to say about her would go strait to the gallows if I had anything to say about it , and there would be no " Stay" !!! :) :) :) :) .
Only a troll/hater can say something bad about this performance. Otherwise this is impossible. Best cover of this song made by anybody in this world. Obviously better than the original and I like Rihanna.
actually angelina said one of the reasons she was drawn to jazz was that the emotions were easier to convey to the listener. how the hell do u know that at two years old. she is playing chess while we are playing checkers. oh and she knows how good she is . at 3 people were encouraging her to enter contests and angelina said she wasn't ready. at 5 years old she went to her mother and told her to sign her up for the competitions that " she wanted to show the world my talent " she was getting impatient that mom didn't sign her up until 7. i saw a clip where she told her mom she was going to call simon herself. yeah she's confident. thanks.
If you change "every" to "most" I'd agree with you. Just had a quick count and at least 10.0% of the songs Angelina has sung are about loss of love, despair, abandonment. Two in particular show how Angelina is able to express those intense emotions -Wicked Game" and "If You Go Away".
Angelina is and will be the world's most versatile artist. Also think how young she is, it's easy to forget! I include all the superstars that exist today, but none are close to Angelina's versatility. Think about a 5 year time and then she is not 20 years even! It's one thing to sing a song, but Angelina has 1,000 voices to match what she sings. And I repeat, remember her young age, which we forget easily. I don't know anyone else on the Earth globe who has such versatility. It was good she said no to contract and obligations to AGT. Soon she will become a living legend. There are many great artists that I respect highly, but ask them to sing everything from Jazz, country music, musicals, electronic dance music, pop, and disco. Then I think most artists get into trouble. Angelina sings with an incredible texture and great emotion as she shows in the songs. She does not belt, to show off, but only if the song requires it. She gives to us when she sings, as an artist should do. Looking forward to great musical moments from Angelina.
Showing off is exactly what michael jackson, freddie mercury, beyonce, mariah carey etc all did. Same way ronaldo shows off in football and michael jordan in basketball. Thats not a negative thing at all. Dimash is more more versatile and has more voices and genres. Pop, rock, opera, folk, dance, rap, hip hop, funk. Hes done pretty much all of them. Bigger range, better tone, better breathing, better resonance. Angelina is amazing but shes below his alien level
@@samgeee2968 I love both of them...Dimash does have singularly amazing range and technique, but Angelina has an extraordinary ability to emote and then there is that unique texture of hers. Not that Dimash doesn't excel in those areas, but I wouldn't say his vocal texture is as uniquely appealing as Angelina's(my personal preference) That said, I've been impressed with Dimash's development in those areas. If I had to choose the "most skilled and talented " overall, I would go with Dimash, but Angelina is also in that rarified air. They are both so young, especially Angelina, but they also are very experienced for their ages. I think it is true that they both found their purpose in life at an extremely young age, and the result just leaves me awestruck. I'm no musical expert....I just know that there are few artists who can pull me so completely into the song in the way that Dimashh and Angelina do....and they do it almost every time!
When Angelina was 11-12 years old, her mother explained in an interview that only Angelina chooses the songs she sings and in the end only sings the songs as she imagines. Maybe it's also a reason why Angelina has her own record label, ANGELINA JORDAN INC. ✌️😎🇩🇪🇪🇺
It's hard to be so impatient but we need to be. She's barely into her teens and is still very much a child. By the time she's an adult and ready to attack a career, she's going to be worth a fortune for whoever controls her future and that person will be her. She and her parents are wisely biding their time. And I think she knows exactly how good she is.
The interpretation and the arrangement of songs seem to be as important to her as is the singing. Her high level of creative originality, and world -class vocal ability are truly second to none. Great reaction, keep up the great and inciteful reactions.
Great contents about Angelina as a person - her song shield i think is about how her mother and family protect her. I feel that there are many supporters (fans does not quite fit) that would like to think of themselves as a virtual sheild- that like to promote and protect the great artist- to let her develop in her own chosen way - not dictated by the money machine. She has such potential- I look forward to a bright future for her and her family.
Yes, the guitarist is Ivan Mendez. He plays for her since she moved to LA when she was 12 yo. Egil Clausen (AKA bobble head) is a long-time friend who played for her from when she was very young until she moved to LA. She goes back to Oslo for visits & he sometimes plays for her then. Both are great guitarists & I believe her fans are about evenly split between which is their favorite. Most of my favorite Angelina songs are with Ivan playing, but I think he has 2 big advantages, the older Angelina(>12) & the killer Neumann mic that makes everything sound better. I believe that Egil is closer to Angelina than Ivan since he flew to CA to rehearse with her before AGT-C. That says volumes. I really enjoy your reactions. Thanks.
BRAZIL -I love Angelina's voice. At that age he already has a monster voice, imagine at 18 or 20 years old. Angelina is sure to be a great singer, and takes down many adult singers with that voice power. Hell, Angelina was blessed with that incredible voice. It has a sweet voice, made for R&B. I hope that the parents are always by her side, helping with contracts, record labels, don't let that golden voice be manipulated, sucked. May she have a successful career, but can enjoy it with health, good humor, personality, don't let yourself be controlled. Rock Girl, you are unique. Olly, Dimash's new song in China, please react, it's beautiful. Hugs. th-cam.com/video/zNY3wsMlkjk/w-d-xo.html - DIMASH THOUSAND OF MILES- CHINA- 01.2020
Marileia, I agree....Dimash is maturing like a fine wine. Though it seems an impossibility, he just gets better and better. In "Thousand miles, a common dream", he eschews the power and range and sings it in a way that is gorgeous, gentle, and full of pathos....just like the emotion you would feel missing someone held close in your heart, while life has carried them far away. That sort of understated and emotional performance is what Angelina gives almost every time. And, it's made all the more astounding by the fact that she is so young....
even if there are only 2 dislikes i don´t understand how anyone can dislike a masterpiece like this if you don´t like it just switch to another video or chanel
I'd give my left arm to hear her sing twice. She's an ' old soul'. An 'indigo child' if you will. Google it. 😏 I see Amy Winehouse & Whitney Houston, personally. But yep. Old soul. 💚
Lots of good comments but no one pointed out that Angie has her own label - Angelina Jordan - and she incorporated it when she moved to the U.S. She negotiated her rights to the AGT Bohemian Rhapsody performance, for example, and it has been released on her label in every outlet. She and her uncle/business manager are right on top of the situation.
Yep, after her opening performance of Bohemian Rhapsody was taken down by whoever, for whatever reason they want to claim, after it had 10 million views, she posted it on her channel under Angelina Jordan Inc. AGT-Champions exposed her to millions more people, and a LOT of those people have been doing a ton of reaction videos over the past 6 months. That's a lot of free advertising. I'm sure she really did want to win the show, but I think her main goal was achieved. Exposure for her upcoming album. I just recently bought her CD "It's Magic", and I'll be waiting, cash in hand for any others she puts out.
Thank you for your reaction and keep up the good work. Even the bobble heads on my shelf were nodding with their approval. Ivan brings the best out of Angelina with his guitar. Here is a link to him playing the guitar and singing th-cam.com/video/LeWyYSs1i-0/w-d-xo.html Angelina’s fans please go to his site and subscribe. He deserves our support. Thank you
Angelina showed Rihanna how this song is supposed to be done. Rihanna tried very hard to be touching in this song but still sounded aloof to me. This is Angelina's only full length Rihanna cover, aside from the 46 second teaser clip of "Love on the Brain" she released right before her first AGT appearance.
I agree in this sense: I think Angelina is a very honest singer. She listens to the original, check the lyrics and if the song makes sense on her mind with a slower tempo, that's what she will do. Rihanna and Adele have a nice voice, but then Angelina comes and puts many times more feeling and that's what her fans like the most. I'm hoping for a Label that will sign Angelina, give her a butt-load of money and let her do whatever she wants. If you put Angelina in a box you might destroy her.
A label would always try to de-risk their investment. Meaning making it sound like everyone else. That would be the end of our fairy tale then :-( The familiy said there will be no label contract until she finishes school (2 years left). I hope she can become commercially successful without selling her soul. If you are successful enough you can make your own rules.
What is so incredible is that she's reading the lyrics and can STILL deliver the incredible soul of the piece. Angelina has the unique ability to reach out past the surface of the screen and touch her audience.
Angelina Jordan , feels the words and sings the words from her heart, mind , body and soul. I’ve never seen any one especially her age that changes the whole song with different vibes than the original . She is just really amazing!! I love her!!
This is one off my favourite songs by Angelina, it's of the charts.
She was sent to earth by God to put a smile upon our faces.
You are right about the name - Ivan Mendez. They compliment each other beautifully. Did you know that he is a performer in his own right. Love your reactions - thank you for supporting Angelina.It is so wonderful to be part of her journey as she continues to mature and perfect her gift.
Beautiful singing as always. Thank you Angelina for sharing your voice with us. God bless 💞
angelina sings with so much more emotion. actually said when she was @ 6 that she liked jazz because it was about everyday life and those emotions were easy to convey to listener. everything she does is by design and always plenty left in tank. she knows her talent. at 5 she went to mom and told mom to sign her up 4 talent shows that she wanted to show the world her talent. around 6 angelina was getting impatient and told her mother that she was going to call simon herself. told her mom at 3 that she wanted to sing 4 the jerk as they were watching x-factor . mom finally entered her in NGT at 7...thanks
You can tell that this guitarist enjoys playing accompaniment for Angelina. Who wouldn't?
I love Rihanna's version of this song. It has been covered many times; all are good and some are very good (Maelyn Jarmon on The Voice). But this performance by 12 year old Angelina is above reproach. It is simply FANTASTIC! The very best version of this beautiful song that I have ever heard. Thanx for reacting to it, Wolf Rock. 😊💕
Really appreciate your comments..especially this time..helps me clarify my own feelings. Thanks as always!
You are welcome. So beautiful is this song when she sings it.
Great review. That was an awesome duet; they should do an album. Simon from AGT also said "I don't think you know how good you are." speaking to Angelina. Between here and Jacob Collier, and jazz pianist Joey Alexander, the bar on musicianship has skyrocketed.
My highest wish is that whoever will be involved in Angelinas future, will let her, and encourage her to do a lot of jazz. Maybe jazz sounded pop-like music, but please encourage her to continue on her jazz style of music. That is about to become a lost art or genre soon, and that is a shame. She can do all genres, of course, but mostly I want her to never forget what we all loved when she was the cutest, tiny little Angelina. Because we all know she will be a huge star, and some people change when that happens. I believe Angelina is one of those who dont though, knowing her and her family. Thank you for another awesome reaction, my friend, you are one of the absolute best. In fact, in my top 3 👍 😊
For AJ seems singing ls like breathing ...flow naturally ...effortless
Thanks for another great reaction! "Stay" is one of my many favorites from Angelina. I always liked the rihanna song, but Angelina's has overtaken it as the one I want to listen to.
Thank you for reacting to Angelina again and for a great reaction video from you as always.
This is a great cover by Angelina and i prefer this over the original for sure 😇
Angelina is unique and has the ability to touch our souls again and again 😊
i love Ivan Mendez on the guitar. Their acoustic pairings are haunting. I prefer him among her various musical partners because his beautiful, pure playing makes her voice shine even more.
All I have to say here in this song is that Angelina Jordan is a great storyteller.She told the story with her hands and facial expressions.I've never heard of Rhianna's. version,but I would imagine she sang it sexy and poppy.Jordan's spin on it sounded pure and it gave meaning to the lyrics.Thanks again for yet another excellent reaction.
Be still my heart! ❤️
❤️ your reaction 👍😊, and agree with you 👍
This girl is going to be the female versjon of Elvis in the future 👍😊❤️
A lot of people don't mention that Angelina can play the Guitar and the Piano. But for most of her videos, she has someone do it so she can concentrate on the vocals.
A great reaction to this beautiful cover version of Stay. Voice of an angel. Also for your cudos to Ivan Mendez. He is an important part of the total sound of this cover.
Some reactors can share their expertise as professionals and that's interesting. But others are just a joy to share the beauty with.
Definitely it's a natural thing for her
The curious thing about any performance from Angelina Jordan is you can listen to it a thousand times, the only thing that happens is that you get more and more addicted to it.
That second last "Stay-AY-ay- AY-yyy" in this performance is the most beautiful sound I've ever heard coming out of somebody's mouth.
Thank you for underlining the band's work in this performance. Angelina always sings with seemingly perfect musical accompaniment.
Great reaction, agree with you a lot...you mentioned Ivan....he plays a lot for AJ when in LA. He goes to college there, has own u tube channel and also did guitar for AJ on AGT Champions. I always smile when I know you are reacting to Angelina, Thanks a bunch. : )
And while you are at it, listen to what a different a day makes 😁❤
Thanks for the reaction, Ollie :)
One thing I've come to think about Angelina is that she knows she's good, but 1) she's very humble about it, doesn't feel above others for that; 2) she's a perfectionist; 3) she sings "emotions" and gives each word a true meaning.
I can’t get enough of Angelina ‘s voice! This song is beautiful!
Thank you for reacting to Angelina again! It's been a while and I miss it. I love that you gave the guitarist, Ivan Mendez, his props. He and Angelina work so well together. If you watch this video again, watch Ivan's face as he reacts to her singing. You can see the admiration and how much he loves her singing.
Next time that you listen to any of Angelina's songs with that guitar player, look at the face of the guitarist and watch him totally love what Angelino sings.
Angelina is Angelina, nothing more nothing less and we are the better for it.
Love your reaction, you hit the topics right on, and I agree with you. This angel leaves me speechless every time, she’s just overwhelming with her various interpretations of different covers. Who knows where she’s going from here? I’m glad she got a “strong” family behind her making the right decisions, or at least it appears like that for me. Let her enjoy her childhood and keep her away from the vouchers from the big labels.
angelina is all avout love and beauty. everything is a refelection of that she is totally connected .
In addition to having immense talent she appears to be sweet and humble. I hope the predatory recording business does not taint her.
She gives the music the full respect and everything follows.☺️ When your intention to music is pure... The sincerity will always be felt by the people listening to you. Her vocal is great but that's given. But if you don't have the heart for music like she possesses then you're just a good singer and everything ends there.
You see her smile, got just love her happy heart, my ears are just melting. Yes a love song all her music sounds like love songs, she has pure heart and soul. Yes Virginia there is an angel. Thank you Angelina for sharing your heart❤
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This is ace and your reaction too sir. The interaction between the two is a joy to watch.Respectful and humble Angelina, Ivan truly in awe of her. The performance is delicate, passionate, vibrant. It feels like she is singing to each and everyone of us. Love it dearly.
I say the Angelina version is more intimate. Rihanna, love her, makes it sound like she is writing a letter whereas Angelina is having a conversation.
Elegance is simplicity that exposes the beauty of things, it is so difficult to make something seem so complex and beautiful with so little, this is what is great about Angelina, in the simplicity of the arrangements, she fills what vocal coaches call "negative spaces" with expectation and reflection over what comes next. It is like a beautiful charcoal drawing, how the artists extracts colors from our imagination with just the play of shades of combinations between black and white, darkness and light. This is what Angelina does. And Ivan Mendez does too, because it is so hard to hide mistakes in the notes when you expose the sounds to so much pause and opportunity to hear the mistakes. When you are "rifting" on a guitar, mistakes are hidden in the speed and complexity of the rift, there is no time to notice them unless you have a trained ear.
Great reaction - great performance. I think this is one of the early appearances with Ivan - obviously some chemistry from the get go!
Her control on that voice is phenomenal, pure Angelina. Such a sweet artist, we just continue to love her. Thumbs up
Thank you for this reaction to Angelina Jordan. She did an amazing performance. Yes i think Angelina Jordan did this song better than the original.
Thank u wolf for your awesome reaction 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍💙💙💙keep going with our Angel please
You know i will
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Her videos with Ivan are my favorites, just so good.
From everything she said in interviews I always felt she's been utterly unable to comprehend people beeing so excited about her. She said its "funny" and it gives her energy to do more. But thats it. She still seems to be a very humble person.
Excellent reaction and I agree,
Thank you
I think Ivan's facial expressions said it all.
so true..
@@wolfrock2270 Honesty, this may be the most beautiful vocal performance I have ever heard.
Great reaction and you hit so many points. Every time i hear her sing I am drawn in emotionally and have a sense that she is singing directly to and for me. It is always magic when I listen to her.
I think many people listening to Angelina or even other new singers are stuck in a certain genre and aren't "music smart". They don't appreciate or understand the exceptional musical talent and abilities, especially with Angelina. She exhibits control, not only of her voice, but everything that goes into her "performance" and beyond. We're all blown away with what she has accomplished at such a young age - and we should be. There may not be another Angelina for years and years to come. I hope that as she gets older, she keeps true with what she believes in, both music and life. We have to remember, she is still a young teenager. And we all know that teenagers tend to rebel lol. Let's hope she enjoys these years but keeps grounded and stays focused.
Well said, well said.
You should watch her sing I’d rather go blind
I wouldn't say Angelina "doesn't even know she's doing it" when she's putting emotion into her vocals, but I would say it's definitely _effortless_ for her.
Agree 100% about Ivan Mendez. Not only does he play beautifully, his ability to adjust seamlessly to Angelina's quirky timing is almost as phenomenal as her singing. [grin]
I`ve already mentioned how great Angelina sings but holeeeeeeee crap! does her voice sound incredible! My wife and I looked at each other and both kinda said `And that`s at this young age...just wait til she gets older!` Man oh man...looks like we got a real bona fide superstar coming up here. Cheers!
That is a true fact my friend.
Just would like comments from any in the know - how much work goes into these performances - Angelina working out her own slant on the lyrics and style etc and how long for the musicians to learn the music and then adapt it to the style and timing of Angelina. Obviously Ivan and Egil are well experienced in these matters- it must take a long time? And so many songs...
Ollie, I just realized you have never reacted to Angelina singing to Mr Lonely (Bobby Vinton original). I believe the piece she did in front of the military band was when she was 11. Very special.
I will look up the link for thank you.
I absolutely love Your reactions to Our Singing Angel 👼Your Wonderful Support promoting Her is unmeasurably beautiful thing 👍 just keep them coming 🙏 ~ OneLove ~ JBB
I have been so happy lately. My personal campaign to get reactors to listen to Stay has been largely successful. Stay is one of my personal favorite and I was perplexed about its lack of review and reaction. To me Angelina's interpretation and delivery here is even more touching than Million Years Ago. I listen and would always get hit with memories of good and bad relationships in the past. Thank you Mr Wolf Rock for reacting to this magnificent performance by Angelina. I am glad you enjoy it as much as I do.
I have listen to this 20 times now. This is perfect for her tones and texture of her voice.
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I don't think it is good or bad for Angelina, I think maybe it is right or not right in her mind. I suspect Angelina sees things (literally) in songs and music that most of the rest of us can't see, and mixes the sights and colors of her singing until it looks and sounds right. Perhaps partially savant? How she knows/decides what "right" is I have no idea, but I am glad she can. She has said when she sings she goes to another beautiful world. Thanks to her for letting us see some of it too.
You nailed it on all levels. Her voice is so rich she make her covers sound better than the original. Thank you for your reaction.
Thank you for loving our angel. She is amazing, this will be one to watch in the future.
Thanks for the new beautiful reaction, Wolf, this is one of the most exciting covers of Angelina, I sincerely believe that this version is better than the other versions, they are both very beautiful, but surely that of Angelina, without mixing, recorded at home, with the simple guitar of Ivan Mendez to accompany it with much discretion (as always), it is an incredible emotional interpretation, especially considering that it is a 12 year old girl who sings it with a sweet and scratched voice, absolutely unique and without particular games vowels.😊❤️😊
I very much agree with your reading of Angelina's natural ability to impart the depth of warmth to her interpretations, regardless of previous interpreters.
You nailed it again. Angelina is always great with Ivan backing her on guitar. The only time she is better is when she’s performing before an audience and she not only touches everyone with her voice, but seems to feed on the audience. Watching her perform in front of what appears to be a huge crowd in Norway, at 8 and 10? Is amazing.
She always sounds better.
She sings the song the way it feels to her, from her soul.
She works best with a guitarist.
I started out a massive admirer and supporter of Ri-Ri (Rihanna),but over the years it sort of faded with all the "negative stuff" she was involved in. Didnt find her as charming as i did over the first couple of albums either. But somewhere along the timeline,she did this song.....wich i absolutely loved. Brutally honest speaking: I have never ever heard Rihanna sing this as emotional as Angelina does. And i agree....Rihanna makes it sound more "bubblegum pop-ish" (not words meant to offend,but the fact that Rihannas voice overall is super cute sounding) And agreed,she will start blushing and giggling if you say just how great you think she is overall. She will thank you of course,but im sure shes not fully aware of the quality and level she is on allready. You probably got some hardcore supporters allready answering you,but here is another answer: Yes,Ivan Mendez! You nailed it! Last time i saw him i think he had a ponytail going,even a full beard? he is growing up too! I think he has his own creative account over at ViMeo now. (Ofc on YT as well,where he has his music content) If i remember right,he is abit of a multimedia artist that guy,a creative soul (no wonder he is related to Angelina lol)
Hi there Wolf. Enjoyed your reaction and comments and completely agree with you. As you did, I've listened Rhianna and, hear hear, Danelya tuleshova whi just released this cover. And, as you did, i consider Angelina ' cover a beautiful love song, specially in this acoustic version. Any way, three great artists interpreting in different ways a great text. No comparison just different ways to deliver. Cheers and stay safe
WR - How do you do it? Just like Angelina puts out one amazing video after another, you put out one amazing reaction after another. In baseball terms, you are batting 1.000! We know she is one of a kind. You're going to have to create a new language to find words that describe her astounding talent. If you will, please consider reacting to her singing "Cry Me A River", the live performance version from the Proysenfestivalen (Park Festival) in Norway on July 21, 2017. Her jazz sensibilities really are on display. Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/Zr4INP8yhB0/w-d-xo.html
I see you have new "digs" for your studio. Nice! All the wolves give it a great touch. Be careful out there!
Good job, sir.
Yes, Angelina knows how good she is and no, she definitely doesn't know how good she REALLY is.
How goes the saying? Something like "The odd thing about this world is that silly people are full of confidence while genius people are full of doubts. " Angelina definitely belongs to the last ones.
Come on Wolf, you can tell us, do you like Angelina or not? LOL😀 She just keeps getting better doesn't she? I wonder what the next few years will bring for Angelina. Her voice in my opinion just keeps getting better. 🕊🎶🕊 I so agree with you about labels. Artist change when they're signed up.
Angelina is a wildflower. She can't be owned and honed. 🎶🌺🎶
OMG i love your line, "Angeline is a wildflower". That is perfect description. Thank you.
'She can't be owned and honed.'
That is why I've said before that it is my opinion that she was singing "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" to Simon and all the other record producers. Too many of the lyrics convey what a lot of us hope she does.
Outstanding
No one can out sing Angelina!!!
so true...
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This one I feel is one of Angelina's best. Not too many reactors have reacted to this one. Her emotion again makes this cover great.
I love this version so much, i listen to it for the 12th time.
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Nice change of background on this one. It must be two decades since I've laid eyes on a lava lamp irl, so I got a huge grin when I saw yours' sitting there. Really brought back some nice memories, so thanks for that.
The thing I like best about the visuals of this version is how expressive her hands are. This was during a short period of time when her extremities had grown a bit quicker than the rest of her, and were waiting for the rest of her body to catch up (and boy, did it ever! - six feet tall and still counting). It's also quite obvious in the video she did for 'Valerie' - hands and feet having that 'puppy dog paws' look to them - it's quite endearing.
You are also right on in regards to Ivan. What I like best about watching him is the look of absolute bliss that occasionally washes over his face as he's playing along. You can tell he's perfectly under the spell of her vocals and loving every minute of it. I'd be willing to bet that he'll be looking back on these sessions thirty years from now as some of the most enjoyable moments of his life. There isn't a lot I envy in my life - I've been pretty fortunate in that regard, but I envy him this. Still, he deserves every moment of it. The two of them together are some of the best of all the times I've watched her. The chemistry between the two is a marvel to behold.
Another fine reaction.
Have you listened to her rendition of Born to Die? It will knock your sock off.
Vocal Genius Angelina Jordan . Anyone who see's this and still had something bad to say about her would go strait to the gallows if I had anything to say about it , and there would be no " Stay" !!! :) :) :) :) .
Only a troll/hater can say something bad about this performance. Otherwise this is impossible. Best cover of this song made by anybody in this world. Obviously better than the original and I like Rihanna.
Not just vocal genius, she's a fully fledged _Musical Genius_
actually angelina said one of the reasons she was drawn to jazz was that the emotions were easier to convey to the listener. how the hell do u know that at two years old. she is playing chess while we are playing checkers. oh and she knows how good she is . at 3 people were encouraging her to enter contests and angelina said she wasn't ready. at 5 years old she went to her mother and told her to sign her up for the competitions that " she wanted to show the world my talent " she was getting impatient that mom didn't sign her up until 7. i saw a clip where she told her mom she was going to call simon herself. yeah she's confident. thanks.
Angelina changes her voice and style to enhance the song. Other artists change the song to fit their voice and style.
It amazes me how Angelina makes every song a love song because that’s how she feels about her music to the world.💕
Great reaction 👍🏼🤗🎼
If you change "every" to "most" I'd agree with you. Just had a quick count and at least 10.0% of the songs Angelina has sung are about loss of love, despair, abandonment. Two in particular show how Angelina is able to express those intense emotions -Wicked Game" and "If You Go Away".
Angelina is and will be the world's most versatile artist. Also think how young she is, it's easy to forget! I include all the superstars that exist today, but none are close to Angelina's versatility. Think about a 5 year time and then she is not 20 years even! It's one thing to sing a song, but Angelina has 1,000 voices to match what she sings. And I repeat, remember her young age, which we forget easily. I don't know anyone else on the Earth globe who has such versatility. It was good she said no to contract and obligations to AGT. Soon she will become a living legend. There are many great artists that I respect highly, but ask them to sing everything from Jazz, country music, musicals, electronic dance music, pop, and disco. Then I think most artists get into trouble. Angelina sings with an incredible texture and great emotion as she shows in the songs. She does not belt, to show off, but only if the song requires it. She gives to us when she sings, as an artist should do. Looking forward to great musical moments from Angelina.
Showing off is exactly what michael jackson, freddie mercury, beyonce, mariah carey etc all did. Same way ronaldo shows off in football and michael jordan in basketball. Thats not a negative thing at all. Dimash is more more versatile and has more voices and genres. Pop, rock, opera, folk, dance, rap, hip hop, funk. Hes done pretty much all of them. Bigger range, better tone, better breathing, better resonance. Angelina is amazing but shes below his alien level
@@samgeee2968 I love both of them...Dimash does have singularly amazing range and technique, but Angelina has an extraordinary ability to emote and then there is that unique texture of hers. Not that Dimash doesn't excel in those areas, but I wouldn't say his vocal texture is as uniquely appealing as Angelina's(my personal preference) That said, I've been impressed with Dimash's development in those areas. If I had to choose the "most skilled and talented " overall, I would go with Dimash, but Angelina is also in that rarified air. They are both so young, especially Angelina, but they also are very experienced for their ages. I think it is true that they both found their purpose in life at an extremely young age, and the result just leaves me awestruck. I'm no musical expert....I just know that there are few artists who can pull me so completely into the song in the way that Dimashh and Angelina do....and they do it almost every time!
When Angelina was 11-12 years old, her mother explained in an interview that only Angelina chooses the songs she sings and in the end only sings the songs as she imagines. Maybe it's also a reason why Angelina has her own record label, ANGELINA JORDAN INC. ✌️😎🇩🇪🇪🇺
Angelina, Hua Hua, Diana, Dimash each blazing a new trail in music for our enjoyment. Each well worth our full support!💙💚💜
Amen to that
It's hard to be so impatient but we need to be. She's barely into her teens and is still very much a child. By the time she's an adult and ready to attack a career, she's going to be worth a fortune for whoever controls her future and that person will be her. She and her parents are wisely biding their time. And I think she knows exactly how good she is.
The interpretation and the arrangement of songs seem to be as important to her as is the singing. Her high level of creative originality, and world -class vocal ability are truly second to none. Great reaction, keep up the great and inciteful reactions.
"If that makes sense?" Of course it makes sense, brother.
Good going, Wolf. This girl is simply medicine for the heart.
And it sounds like you may need to lose half of your relatives and friends ;)
Great contents about Angelina as a person - her song shield i think is about how her mother and family protect her. I feel that there are many supporters (fans does not quite fit) that would like to think of themselves as a virtual sheild- that like to promote and protect the great artist- to let her develop in her own chosen way - not dictated by the money machine. She has such potential- I look forward to a bright future for her and her family.
Yes, the guitarist is Ivan Mendez. He plays for her since she moved to LA when she was 12 yo. Egil Clausen (AKA bobble head) is a long-time friend who played for her from when she was very young until she moved to LA. She goes back to Oslo for visits & he sometimes plays for her then. Both are great guitarists & I believe her fans are about evenly split between which is their favorite. Most of my favorite Angelina songs are with Ivan playing, but I think he has 2 big advantages, the older Angelina(>12) & the killer Neumann mic that makes everything sound better. I believe that Egil is closer to Angelina than Ivan since he flew to CA to rehearse with her before AGT-C. That says volumes. I really enjoy your reactions. Thanks.
Thank you for the info.
Well written, Keith 👍💕
That's a great analysis, Keith. I hadn't thought about that Mike in comparing them. Thanks for that. 👍😊
It would be really nice to see 3 of them together in one frame...that would be fun ..
BRAZIL -I love Angelina's voice. At that age he already has a monster voice, imagine at 18 or 20 years old. Angelina is sure to be a great singer, and takes down many adult singers with that voice power. Hell, Angelina was blessed with that incredible voice. It has a sweet voice, made for R&B. I hope that the parents are always by her side, helping with contracts, record labels, don't let that golden voice be manipulated, sucked. May she have a successful career, but can enjoy it with health, good humor, personality, don't let yourself be controlled. Rock Girl, you are unique. Olly, Dimash's new song in China, please react, it's beautiful. Hugs.
th-cam.com/video/zNY3wsMlkjk/w-d-xo.html - DIMASH THOUSAND OF MILES- CHINA- 01.2020
Marileia, I agree....Dimash is maturing like a fine wine. Though it seems an impossibility, he just gets better and better. In "Thousand miles, a common dream", he eschews the power and range and sings it in a way that is gorgeous, gentle, and full of pathos....just like the emotion you would feel missing someone held close in your heart, while life has carried them far away. That sort of understated and emotional performance is what Angelina gives almost every time. And, it's made all the more astounding by the fact that she is so young....
It make sence
Agree with you 100%. It is more emotional than Rihanna's.
even if there are only 2 dislikes i don´t understand how anyone can dislike a masterpiece like this if you don´t like it just switch to another video or chanel
I would love to hear her sing *Lilac Wine".
She could sing the phone book to 😢
lol yes and it would be amazing.
Agree
I'd give my left arm to hear her sing twice. She's an ' old soul'. An 'indigo child' if you will. Google it. 😏 I see Amy Winehouse & Whitney Houston, personally. But yep. Old soul. 💚
Lots of good comments but no one pointed out that Angie has her own label - Angelina Jordan - and she incorporated it when she moved to the U.S. She negotiated her rights to the AGT Bohemian Rhapsody performance, for example, and it has been released on her label in every outlet. She and her uncle/business manager are right on top of the situation.
Sweet, that's good that its her own label and not some big label company. Thank you.
Yep, after her opening performance of Bohemian Rhapsody was taken down by whoever, for whatever reason they want to claim, after it had 10 million views, she posted it on her channel under Angelina Jordan Inc. AGT-Champions exposed her to millions more people, and a LOT of those people have been doing a ton of reaction videos over the past 6 months. That's a lot of free advertising. I'm sure she really did want to win the show, but I think her main goal was achieved. Exposure for her upcoming album. I just recently bought her CD "It's Magic", and I'll be waiting, cash in hand for any others she puts out.
Thank you for your reaction and keep up the good work.
Even the bobble heads on my shelf were nodding with their approval.
Ivan brings the best out of Angelina with his guitar. Here is a link to him playing the guitar and singing th-cam.com/video/LeWyYSs1i-0/w-d-xo.html
Angelina’s fans please go to his site and subscribe. He deserves our support.
Thank you
Angelina showed Rihanna how this song is supposed to be done. Rihanna tried very hard to be touching in this song but still sounded aloof to me. This is Angelina's only full length Rihanna cover, aside from the 46 second teaser clip of "Love on the Brain" she released right before her first AGT appearance.
I really really really love this version so much.
I agree in this sense: I think Angelina is a very honest singer. She listens to the original, check the lyrics and if the song makes sense on her mind with a slower tempo, that's what she will do.
Rihanna and Adele have a nice voice, but then Angelina comes and puts many times more feeling and that's what her fans like the most.
I'm hoping for a Label that will sign Angelina, give her a butt-load of money and let her do whatever she wants. If you put Angelina in a box you might destroy her.
Agree with you that putting her in a box would destroy who she is in her music. So glad that there is no box.
A label would always try to de-risk their investment. Meaning making it sound like everyone else. That would be the end of our fairy tale then :-(
The familiy said there will be no label contract until she finishes school (2 years left). I hope she can become commercially successful without selling her soul. If you are successful enough you can make your own rules.
She has her own money. She will have her own label
@@garycallan7384 She has her own company right now. She takes all the decisions of what she sings :)