Wow is right. The quality is simply flawless and fascinating. The fact that she has dozens of songs at this caliber is even more baffling. Then add that she is about the most adorable human ever............???? What is one to think but she is the GOAT, period.
Yes!! This AND "A Million Years Ago", also with only Ivan Mendez on Guitar . Both similarly brilliant! And soul-touching. Just found you, Adam, and loved your reaction. So happy to hear so much analysis, instead of just "Wow" - although I understand why people can be speechless on hearing Angelina. I just subscribed!
There are so many "experts" out there, that have nothing to say about, what they react to. It is so enjoyable, that you have intelligent reactions, and reactions that shows deep knowledge of music and singers. Keep it up. I will follow you from now. Angelina is amazing. I have never continued to listen to singers, for more than 2-3 weeks. Then I feel I have had enough of them, at least for a while. With Angelina it's different. I have seen her music here on youtube, for the last 6 months, and have seen a good deal of her videos, again and again and... One never gets enough of her voice. She never gets boring, and she has that ability to hit ones emotions, completely unfiltered. Even comparing her with much older world famous singers, she is right up there, with the very best. Amazing.
Angelina has been singing since she was 3,4,5 and competing since about 7 or 8. I can't wait until she's in her 20s. She's gonna take the world by storm.
I’m a grandmother and I cannot get enough of her beautiful singing and her many expressions. Whenever I need to be inspired and feel down, she just lifts my spirits. I absolutely love hearing and watching her perform. What a prodigy!
She will amaze you with almost everything she has been singing out there. She adapt her voice to the song she sings, always in respect to the original artistAll of her "angels" have seen reactors become speechless or end up with just saying WOW, not just one time, but song after song. Next? Why not A million years ago, the link was at the end of this video.
Stay is one of my favorites. It's hard to believe that a 12 year old could have so much maturity, not only in her tone, but in her choices of delivery. You mentioned her vibrato.... I have never heard any singer that is so "perfect" with vibrato. In my experience there are the singers that can't do vibrato, and then there are the singers that _can_ do vibrato (and then over-use it in everything they do). Angelina can lay in some of the most beautifully subtle vibrato... sometimes so subtle it almost imperceptible. Other times it is right in your face (see Summertime at NGT). Angelina has such control with every tool in her arsenal. I'm glad you did this one, and got to hear yet another facet to her voice. You still have many, many more to hear!
@@kevingood4644 Not at all.... but I did post the chronological list on his last Angelina reaction. I'm not sure if you are talking about the chronological list or the "every song" playlist. I usually only share the chronological list with reaction channels because it has been curated down to just "reaction worthy" videos. (Obviously everything she does is 'worthy', but the every song playlist does have several that are only a few seconds long and/or not the 'best' version of the song.) There are some cases where a video in the "every song" playlist was selected because it had the song title, but not necessarily the best overall version of it..... "Live Through the Years" (Chronological, best versions selected): th-cam.com/play/PL2v8kgVeo4EbYDVnRwObjETfWpXbzbgIO.html "Every Song" (131 songs no title repeated): th-cam.com/play/PL2v8kgVeo4EbQD6l_WAVjOfItquzW7oEc.html
Adam, Angelina has so, so many covers (and some originals) for you to react to. Some viewers like to see her grow chronologically leading up to the present but a lot of viewers and reactors can be forgiven for jumping up to do Bohemian Rhapsody because of the magic of that melody. So, I say "go for it" and enjoy. I will not say why. Just enjoy Angelina.
There is an excellent interview with young Mr Mendez and Alan Papier on Alan's channel. He himself is also a great fan of Angelina as it appears that we all are. You will find that Alan asks all of the questions that you would ask yourself about working with Angelina, Personally I have followed "The barefoot angel" from day one when she came into my life, as an 80yr old ex performer of musicals and solo appearances as singer of all the songs that sweet Angelina brought old and brand new back into my life. I never dreamed that I would be around to hear songs from my youth sung so beautifully and meaningfull as when Angelina shared her gift with us all. To Angelina I would say, "have you heard the expression" "you have made an old. Man very happy". Well, Angelina, I'm that man! Great channel Adam, keep up the good work, Jake, UK guy.
Adam, wow, wow, wow! That's what I call a great reaction! (And, I've heard a million of them!) Some reactors have said that wearing head phones when listening to Angelina is absolutely another treasure. Do you agree? Adam, yes, after a couple of notes she captures the listener. It is so extraordinary. She is truly one of a kind. A genius? It would be very hard to deny that fact.
I have seen an interview with this guitarist. They would call and ask him to come over and Angelina would say something like,” do you know Stay?” He would say yes and he would start and they would talk it over then record. Usually we are seeing their first take. Sometimes the second take. He has said they hardly ever did more than two.
She did a cover of Always On My Mind as a tribute to her grandpa after he passed away. I have watched it a hundred times and it always brings me to tears. Her soul seems to sing to our souls. I love her covers so much! She has now written some of her own songs! I am in awe! Thank you for your reactions on the Angelina trail! : * )
Adam you are spot on...I also feel her timing is impeccable and you can tell that Ivan Mendes knows her well....if u enjoyed "Stay " u will absolutely love "A million years ago" also with Ivan...a stunning display of soulful, hauntingly beautiful vocals!!!
Ivan Mendez is an especially attentive, sensitive, accompanying guitarist, you'll see that communication between them frequently, often it's just a glance from Angelina, but he's right with her. I retired to Spain in 2011 and have been to many small-venue, intimate, live performances. Not all accomplished guitarists accompany well. I've observed some very good guitarists who can't, or don't, accompany their singer worth a damn. Angelina is fortunate to have found Ivan, and it's obvious that he appreciates the talent that she possesses. It's a great pairing.
Ivan is my favorite acoustic accompaniest for Angelina. They are always so perfectly suited to each other. Ivan provides a beautiful backdrop for Angelina without ever distracting one from Angelina's angelic vocals. When the song is over you think, "Oh my! Wasn't that guitarist just splendid." The next time you listen to the song your awareness of Ivan is subtly enhanced and you just know they should perform together whenever Angelina does something as soulful and emotional as this. Ivan is clearly as entranced by Angelina as her most ardent fans.
@@jeffreyjenkins1242 - Have enjoyed watching Ivan react to Angelina as she sings on multiple performances . . . . His expressions give away how amazing she is , yet he manages to stay on course flawlessly ! ! ! Amazing guitarist . ( enjoy your comments ! ) RH
i had a little chat with Ivan Mendez not long ago, i sent him a msg regarding a AJ reactor who had made some reactions to his own stuff, he is very humble as well and he said Angelina is one of the most talented musicians he has ever seen, note he didnt say singer but musician i think that says a lot about their work together =)
@@AdamStraughan i got the messages mixed up , he gave me a really nice msg back though but he replied this to another person:" Thanks so much!! I really enjoy playing music with Angelina. She's probably the best musician I've ever played music with".Ivan
@@brucecumming8803 i got the messages mixed up , he gave me a really nice msg back though but he replied this to another person:" Thanks so much!! I really enjoy playing music with Angelina. She's probably the best musician I've ever played music with".Ivan
I love how you notice the minute details. - like the nods and interaction between Angelina and the guitarist. You’re very articulate. Love your reviews. 🌺
Miss you, my man! Adam, Sandy from, Smylyface, as you know has that wonderful double video when she heard Angelina for the first time. Well, she is about to go over 1,000,000 views within the next couple of days. I feel so great for her. 2020 was not a very good year for her and my hope is that this little glow of brightness helps her and reconfirms to her how many of us truly care about her. And, Adam, about you. You, too, quickly became a charter member of Angelina's Angels and we took to you asap. As you know I suspected a long time ago something was cookin' with you and I want to believe whatever you are choosing to do right now is something positive. Can we expect you to find time to resume your reaction work in the near future or, sadly, have you moved on. I know I speak for so many people who were following you, we would love to find out if everything is okay with you and give a lot of us the opportunity to wish you well.
Yes she's 12 here, and you'll see that mike a lot as you continue your Angelina journey. She got it as a gift at 12. The guitarist is Ivan Mendez who has accompanied Angelina in the U.S. for her acoustic performances, and her other long time guitarist Egil Claussen in Norway has been with he since age 6. In any case, Angelina turns her listeners into jelly immediately. She is my great stress reliever and can bring my levels down from 10-0 in a heartbeat. I think you experienced that in the first 5 seconds. "Stay" is one of her most popular performances, and always recommended for reactions. You mentioned "smokiness," so here's a description by a fan that really describes it. "She is dark chocolate, deep and aromatic with rich cherry's and swirling velvet smokiness." Thanks for another great Angelina reaction, and I will be looking forward to more.
Why hasn’t anybody mention the fact that she is actually reading the music? How can she sing with such feeling and still keep track of the Music she’s reading? WOW!!!
Angelina is a jazz singer through and through. It doesn't matter what she's singing, her jazz roots shine through. Enjoy the ride, dude, you're gonna love it. Every note she sings is on purpose and deliberate.
Somehow she akways seems to be able to reach in... abd squeeze my heart... In just the right way to bring that mysterious moisture to my eyes... and a quiver to my chin.
finally leaving a comment on this. Yeah Adam, it's my favorite too. I hate to have only one but if I had to pick it's my sentimental go to. Best? There are too many to pick and too many ways to judge. but perfect? 100%🎯 what could anyone ask to change? Like yourself I saw it early in my Angelina journey as well and it changed forever my understanding of her gifts. A++ reaction and even better song. lol. ✌💖💎
You're so quick with the hearts. lol. I get them mid-edit and end up losing them🤦. what I get for typing on my phone like a 60 year old worried about every word. 😆 ✌💖👍
Dealing with a Genius......that's putting it mildly. I've said it in past comments, Angelina is the most amazing singer past present and future there is nobody that can do what she does so effortless. I just hope she stays grounded and doesn't become a diva. This young lady just might become Queen of Norway
Your reaction videos of Angelina are superb. The insight you provide in your analysis is so thoughtful and professional. But I can tell that you've become fond of the treasure that is really not easy to define or describe. Thank you so much for staying with Angelina music.
Love your comments, you should listen to her do "This is a man's world, she is a child protege, love this kid, there so much soul in her voice, it always move me ... thank you!
👩🏻🎤🎵🌎⭐️🇳🇴❤️ Yes, Angelina was all of 12 years old here. I think it's pretty safe to say that you understand why so many of us Angelina fans love her. I'm looking forward to your next Angelina reaction already!
Thank you for another great Angelina reaction. One of the many things I love about Angelina and Aurora is that they do not belt and do vocal gymnastics in every song, even though they both can do so very comfortable if they want, instead they use it sparingly and goes for the heart of the lyrics rather then a big musical show and makes us feel the song. A little tip, on these old acoustic videos, wait to pause it and see it all the way to the end, when she sings the child disrepair, but she turns into the child again in the last few seconds. I suggest her covers of You make me feel so young, All of Me (Billie Holiday Cover), Moon River and The Show Must Go.
Wow again ! I've lost count now but I think this more than 30 times I've listen to this Angelina's performance. I think Adam Straughan is on the same page with me now. ha ha
Adam, thank you again for a lovely reaction to Angelina, you gave me a new appreciation for this cover with your insights into her performance. Keep up the good work!
Interesting bit - Ivan said they would often get together, pick a song, practice a bit and then just record it HA! And you can see her actually reading the words as she was singing here LOL! Such a treat to listen to her. ... AJ and Ivan worked very well together - especially given how "on the spot" they were when doing these home performances - they're all pretty dang terrific and I wish they would do some more ... and just to give Ivan a bit of sue as well - take a look at this one... th-cam.com/video/KskJ5x3pg3c/w-d-xo.html ... HA! He's pretty good on his own as well.
your 4th reaction maybe cover of Ella Fitzgeralds time we say good bye ,,,,,,, your reactions start to be more deep and soulful as you experience Angelina more and more and i hope that one day you will forget her as just a singer but something more which is very difficult to describe and is very individual ,,,,,,,,any how thank you for reaction and till next,,,,,,
She knows how to work with her musicians just as Elvis Presley did, but she is instinctively able to do it at such an insanely young age. Also, her vibrato reminds me so much of Elvis Presley's naturally-born vibrato as well. Is Norway actually another planet?
I truly believe it’s time for you to react to “A Song for A”. This will give you her pure voice without any inflections or influences. It will show how incredible and complete she is as an artist. Again I wish to compliment you on your understanding of her voice and abilities your acumen is outstanding and needed. There are many more Angelina’s within her as you will find.
I might add that Angelina started taking control of the arrangements at age seven, by nine it is my understanding that the musicians affectionately call her The Boss
another one of my favs and its not just because i live in south ayrshire and grow up with rabbie burns everything ,its her voice AMAZING , you have said most i was thinking :)
I heard this for the first time, last week. I know it is a poem from the 1700's, put to music and Angelina sang the feelings so well but it didn't envelope me like everything else Angelina does. It may have been because it was something totally different or because it was so new even though the words are so old.
I'm not sure I would characterize her voice in "Song for A" as being "without any inflections or influences". I think they're there, they're just atyipcal for her, that's all.
I always enjoy your reactions .... because we get to hear the song, and then afterward a thoroughly enjoyable discussion about - given by yourself. Welcome to the world of Angels (and Aingel).
Your reactions to Angelina are really great. I can see and hear you really love music and you can worship good performances. There are still so many songs you can discover and I am keen to follow you on this road. When you react to her performances on Norway got talent, please make sure to react to thr onres with subtitles and warch until the end. The judges comments are worth to watch.
Very nice reaction. About the musicians' communication, there is a video of her working out how she will sing a song, it is a jam session with her jazz musicians for the song "Portrait Of A Child" she is 9 years old in this video. Would love her to have seen the actual performance, but loved seeing the jam session, it could be an interesting reaction.
Another brilliant reaction, thanks so much for sharing! I hope you got the patience to do loads more from her. Its clear you got a good ear for music, and I would love for you to hear and experience all of her genius. Not all her performances is as stunning as this one, but you will find something special in almost all of them. Her emotions, her runs, her notes, her interpretation, her control, her storytelling, etc. There is always something special that will captivate and impress. Thanks again and see you in the next one :)
Adam, what a great reaction. Thanks. : ).....A little about the guitarists. When in Norway AJ uses Egil, he's great. When in LA she uses Ivan Mendez. Ivan did guitar for AJ at the AGT Champions, song Bohemian Rhapsody. Ivan goes to college there. He also has a u tube channel . Enjoy that magical journey with Angelina. So many great songs ahead. Looking forward to your reactions. : )
Adam, you are in for a treat when you delve into Angelina's playlist. A song with similar emotionality is her cover of A Million Years Ago. Eventually you will want to explore her earlier works in an attempt to fathom how she can be so accomplished at s7ch a young age. Enjoy the quality of your reaction and look forward for future Angelina reactions.
Thank u Adam for another awesome reaction 🙏🙏👍👍💙💙u have seen nothing from her yet there are still so many songs from her left for u but my suggestion for u are a million years ago California dreaming I am still holding out for u man's world I will survive and 3 songs which she sang in agt and of course show must go on much love from germany
When I saw the title of this one, I thought back to your first Angelina reaction and your commentary on that one, and all could thing was, 'Man, he's gonna love this', and boy, was I right! And why not? This is one of the best, most emotional songs she does, though it's up in the air between this one and many others, such as 'A Million Years Ago', 'California Dreaming', or 'All Of Me', just to name a few. It was also nice to see you comment on Ivan Mendez's work on the guitar, as well as the chemistry between him and Angelina. I agree with everything you said, especially in regards to the look on his face when Angelina sings, and how he seems to become completely lost in how remarkable she is.Watching his reactions in these sweet little home sessions is one of the real joys of the whole experience for me. He looks the way I feel. There really isn't much I've envied in others over the course of (to me) a surprisingly long and varied life, but his musical association with Angelina is one of those few things. Ah, well....cie la vie. Another fine reaction. You're definitely down the rabbit hole now. Have a good time.
I so agree! She's so talented but a big part of it is her control and her way of interpreting the songs - she never falls into the trap of overly belting or overly vibrato even though she can belt too. Some artists seem to feel that they have to overdo it like "look, I can do this, lok, it's loud!" Loud has it's place but Angelina knopws exactly when to use her voice in a certain way - and she infuses everything with so much soul and it makes her utterly hypnotic.
Je ne comprends pas tout ce que tu dis Adam mais il suffit de te regarder l'écouter pour savoir ce que tu ressens. Et je pense aussi qu'Angelina a un don absolument incroyable avec cette voix extraordinaire qui coule, qui envoûte, qui procure une émotion particulière. Que c'est beau ! Vraiment que c'est beau ! Comme ce qu'elle dégage physiquement. Surtout Angelina, gardes cette simplicité. Je suis devenue accro à toi !
Hi there! Thanks for your great react to Angelina Jordan, with so valuable comments about A.J.'s evolution. I admire her constant work in what is her dream since she was 1.5 y.o. You are about to start an amazing musical journey which is kind of privilege following a star from her early beginnings till now, and counting 😊. However the most important in Angelina, further than her amazing musical skills, is her enormous quality as human being. We could say that God was not wrong when blessed Angelina with her skills as musician , so He gifted her with the best a human can be. You will love her. See you in next reacts. Stay safe and healthy. Peace & Hugs from Barcelona - Spain.
Really enjoyable reaction, well spoken, brilliant analysis, great ability to catch so many things on a first listen. I have lost my count watching this breathtaking performance and not for a second Angelina ceases to amaze me. She takes us with her to see the beauty that exists beyond our comprehension. Stunning!
Yes, I could tell you were being won over after your first couple reviews, but this threw you over the edge. And it will continue as you listen to more. You will hear her do other styles beautifully, but acoustic Angelina is stunning. She doesn’t perform-she lives the lyrics and she’s singing to you. So often, Angelina just sings it better, more sincerely than the original artist. She is the best interpreter of lyrics I’ve heard. If you’re ready to hear another amazing acoustic gem, Angelina’s version of “A Million Years Ago” just buries Adele’s version, in my opinion. And it’s like this one-no studio, no mixing. Just Angelina, a mic, and a perfect guitar backing. But, I understand you appreciate the art of singing, so my recommendation for your next review is “I’m Still Holding out for You”. It’s a completely different, haunting style that you’ve not heard. It’s soulful Angelina full throttle, even though she recorded it when she was 10 years old. It’s one of the best songs I’ve heard-with a wrenching, emotional finish that no ten year old should be able to lead us through, but she just kills it. One warning: after you react as you did today, don’t say “this is my favorite Angelina song” because...well, you know why now.
Genius!!! 100%. I agree with everything you said. Nothing fancy, just Angelina with her guitarist Ivan Mendez and a good mic. This is a song about Rihanna’s on and off relationship with Chris Brown. The emotions that Angelina puts in this performance are off the chart as if she was in that relationship. Rihanna put this song on the charts. Angelina moved it up into the stratosphere. Thank you for your reaction and keep up the good work.
Thanks for the new beautiful and exhaustive reaction, Adam, this is one of the most exciting covers of Angelina, I sincerely believe that this version is better than the Rihanna version, 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.😊 ❤️ 😊 Angelina has a natural ability to impart the depth of warmth to her interpretations, regardless of previous interpreters.
Angelina is not about high and low notes. It is her interpretation of the emotion in each song. She stirs emotions in her audience, The other young singers aren't in the same league as our angel. [
Angelina is a magician with her control and voice. God given talent, showing why she is my favorite singer. I have a top 90 list and this one easily qualifies. Thumbs up Adam. Your reaction is why I subscribed a while back.
Another reactor said that if you are an artist with a hit tune and Angelina decides to cover it, you better look out because she might just do it better than you did. I think that's true. No matter what it is, she makes it her own and she kills it. She puts another perspective on the song and she makes you think. She applies emotion to the song and gives it meaning. Ivan Mendez is the guitarist and he does a LOT of her US made covers. She has another guy she uses a lot when in Norway. I forget his name but you'll see him in many of her videos.
Could I please ask for 'California Dreamin ' ? - very underrated cover from Angelina, my favourite. And yes, she is a genius, and probably not just musically....
You're reactions are very deep. I appreciate the clarity you provide. It's very hard to come up with different adjectives to describe her. Ivan is my favorite musician who accompanies her. Watch her sing with Alan Walker. Thank you!
Wow is right. The quality is simply flawless and fascinating. The fact that she has dozens of songs at this caliber is even more baffling. Then add that she is about the most adorable human ever............????
What is one to think but she is the GOAT, period.
Wow! I literally feel the texture of her voice. Like anxiety, hanging on every word she sings.
This one is the best for me. The breathy way she sings sometimes and raw voices comes out of her😇
Yes!! This AND "A Million Years Ago", also with only Ivan Mendez on Guitar . Both similarly brilliant! And soul-touching. Just found you, Adam, and loved your reaction. So happy to hear so much analysis, instead of just "Wow" - although I understand why people can be speechless on hearing Angelina. I just subscribed!
Guitar guy is in heaven every time he accompanies her.
There are so many "experts" out there, that have nothing to say about, what they react to. It is so enjoyable, that you have intelligent reactions, and reactions that shows deep knowledge of music and singers. Keep it up. I will follow you from now.
Angelina is amazing. I have never continued to listen to singers, for more than 2-3 weeks. Then I feel I have had enough of them, at least for a while. With Angelina it's different. I have seen her music here on youtube, for the last 6 months, and have seen a good deal of her videos, again and again and... One never gets enough of her voice. She never gets boring, and she has that ability to hit ones emotions, completely unfiltered. Even comparing her with much older world famous singers, she is right up there, with the very best. Amazing.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that 😊
Angelina has been singing since she was 3,4,5 and competing since about 7 or 8. I can't wait until she's in her 20s. She's gonna take the world by storm.
You hit the nail on the head; her voice is timeless!! Beautiful.
Simple. A vocal artist and a talented guitarist. Added together, you have this performance that draws out words like “gorgeous” and “wow”.
Welcome to the club bra !! She is an absolute virtuoso!! I really think she is a gift to the world. Effortless natural talent
I’m a grandmother and I cannot get enough of her beautiful singing and her many expressions. Whenever I need to be inspired and feel down, she just lifts my spirits. I absolutely love hearing and watching her perform. What a prodigy!
And no matter how many times you hear her sing any of these songs, it never ceases to amaze you. Or at least it is that way with me.
She will amaze you with almost everything she has been singing out there. She adapt her voice to the song she sings, always in respect to the original artistAll of her "angels" have seen reactors become speechless or end up with just saying WOW, not just one time, but song after song. Next? Why not A million years ago, the link was at the end of this video.
Beautifully done Angelina.
Adam if you liked Stay trie At last an other stunner
Stay is one of my favorites. It's hard to believe that a 12 year old could have so much maturity, not only in her tone, but in her choices of delivery. You mentioned her vibrato.... I have never heard any singer that is so "perfect" with vibrato. In my experience there are the singers that can't do vibrato, and then there are the singers that _can_ do vibrato (and then over-use it in everything they do). Angelina can lay in some of the most beautifully subtle vibrato... sometimes so subtle it almost imperceptible. Other times it is right in your face (see Summertime at NGT). Angelina has such control with every tool in her arsenal. I'm glad you did this one, and got to hear yet another facet to her voice. You still have many, many more to hear!
Rusty Shackleford Do you mind if I post your tracklist Rusty? I thought it polite to ask as you've commented here..
@@kevingood4644 Not at all.... but I did post the chronological list on his last Angelina reaction. I'm not sure if you are talking about the chronological list or the "every song" playlist. I usually only share the chronological list with reaction channels because it has been curated down to just "reaction worthy" videos. (Obviously everything she does is 'worthy', but the every song playlist does have several that are only a few seconds long and/or not the 'best' version of the song.) There are some cases where a video in the "every song" playlist was selected because it had the song title, but not necessarily the best overall version of it.....
"Live Through the Years" (Chronological, best versions selected): th-cam.com/play/PL2v8kgVeo4EbYDVnRwObjETfWpXbzbgIO.html
"Every Song" (131 songs no title repeated): th-cam.com/play/PL2v8kgVeo4EbQD6l_WAVjOfItquzW7oEc.html
Rusty Shackleford Thx Rusty..I'm not sure which one I posted but I did take the liberty lol ..take care..
Adam, Angelina has so, so many covers (and some originals) for you to react to. Some viewers like to see her grow chronologically leading up to the present but a lot of viewers and reactors can be forgiven for jumping up to do Bohemian Rhapsody because of the magic of that melody. So, I say "go for it" and enjoy. I will not say why. Just enjoy Angelina.
There is an excellent interview with young Mr Mendez and Alan Papier on Alan's channel. He himself is also a great fan of Angelina as it appears that we all are. You will find that Alan asks all of the questions that you would ask yourself about working with Angelina, Personally I have followed "The barefoot angel" from day one when she came into my life, as an 80yr old ex performer of musicals and solo appearances as singer of all the songs that sweet Angelina brought old and brand new back into my life. I never dreamed that I would be around to hear songs from my youth sung so beautifully and meaningfull as when Angelina shared her gift with us all.
To Angelina I would say, "have you heard the expression" "you have made an old. Man very happy". Well, Angelina, I'm that man!
Great channel Adam, keep up the good work, Jake, UK guy.
This one is in the 10 best of hers in my book and I can’t hear it too much. I love this child genius.
She sets the bar so high no other musician can even touch the song again. For me anyway.
Adam, wow, wow, wow! That's what I call a great reaction! (And, I've heard a million of them!)
Some reactors have said that wearing head phones when listening to Angelina is absolutely another treasure. Do you agree? Adam, yes, after a couple of notes she captures the listener.
It is so extraordinary. She is truly one of a kind. A genius? It would be very hard to deny that fact.
Thank you so much Robert! I really do appreciate it :D Yes, earphones are the way forward! :)
I have seen an interview with this guitarist. They would call and ask him to come over and Angelina would say something like,” do you know Stay?” He would say yes and he would start and they would talk it over then record. Usually we are seeing their first take. Sometimes the second take. He has said they hardly ever did more than two.
She did a cover of Always On My Mind as a tribute to her grandpa after he passed away. I have watched it a hundred times and it always brings me to tears. Her soul seems to sing to our souls. I love her covers so much! She has now written some of her own songs! I am in awe! Thank you for your reactions on the Angelina trail! : * )
She makes me cry all the time. This song. Makes me think about every painful fight I had. I never cried then but she makes cry about it now.
Adam you are spot on...I also feel her timing is impeccable and you can tell that Ivan Mendes knows her well....if u enjoyed "Stay " u will absolutely love "A million years ago" also with Ivan...a stunning display of soulful, hauntingly beautiful vocals!!!
Angelina can draw so much more from a song, and show it you in a way you never imagined - but she did.
Ivan Mendez is an especially attentive, sensitive, accompanying guitarist, you'll see that communication between them frequently, often it's just a glance from Angelina, but he's right with her. I retired to Spain in 2011 and have been to many small-venue, intimate, live performances. Not all accomplished guitarists accompany well. I've observed some very good guitarists who can't, or don't, accompany their singer worth a damn. Angelina is fortunate to have found Ivan, and it's obvious that he appreciates the talent that she possesses. It's a great pairing.
yes they are magic together.
Ivan is my favorite acoustic accompaniest for Angelina. They are always so perfectly suited to each other. Ivan provides a beautiful backdrop for Angelina without ever distracting one from Angelina's angelic vocals. When the song is over you think, "Oh my! Wasn't that guitarist just splendid." The next time you listen to the song your awareness of Ivan is subtly enhanced and you just know they should perform together whenever Angelina does something as soulful and emotional as this. Ivan is clearly as entranced by Angelina as her most ardent fans.
@@jeffreyjenkins1242 - Have enjoyed watching Ivan react to Angelina as she sings on multiple performances . . . . His expressions give away how amazing she is , yet he manages to stay on course flawlessly ! ! ! Amazing guitarist . ( enjoy your comments ! ) RH
Agree. Astounding. Stellar. Inimitable. Appreciate your reaction.
makes me feel lucky to have ears
Me too! She is so fantastic. I can't get enough.
This is my favorite too, the perfect voice control is amazing and with those low vibratos gives me goose bumps every time.
"Ok....we are Dealing with a genius"
On point!
i had a little chat with Ivan Mendez not long ago, i sent him a msg regarding a AJ reactor who had made some reactions to his own stuff, he is very humble as well and he said Angelina is one of the most talented musicians he has ever seen, note he didnt say singer but musician i think that says a lot about their work together =)
Oh wow that’s amazing!
Thanks for sharing that. I like Ivan. He and Angelina perform together so well.
Ivan calls her a musician? That is so telling.
I'd LOVE to know just what the insiders and headliners say about Angelina.
@@AdamStraughan i got the messages mixed up , he gave me a really nice msg back though but he replied this to another person:" Thanks so much!! I really enjoy playing music with Angelina. She's probably the best musician I've ever played music with".Ivan
@@brucecumming8803 i got the messages mixed up , he gave me a really nice msg back though but he replied this to another person:" Thanks so much!! I really enjoy playing music with Angelina. She's probably the best musician I've ever played music with".Ivan
Angelina fans are highly motivated and one of our great pleasures is watching knowledgeable reactors discover her. Good job!
the guitarist is Ivan Mendez. He is pretty amazing also.
I love how you notice the minute details. - like the nods and interaction between Angelina and the guitarist.
You’re very articulate. Love your reviews. 🌺
Fantastic reaction 🏆🏆 thanks 👏 Can't take my eyes off You next???🙂
I appreciate your reactions! Please continue with Angelina! She’s so special.
Miss you, my man! Adam, Sandy from, Smylyface, as you know has that wonderful double video when she heard Angelina for the first time. Well, she is about to go over 1,000,000 views within the next couple of days. I feel so great for her. 2020 was not a very good year for her and my hope is that this little glow of brightness helps her and reconfirms to her how many of us truly care about her.
And, Adam, about you. You, too, quickly became a charter member of Angelina's Angels and we took to you asap. As you know I suspected a long time ago something was cookin' with you and I want to believe whatever you are choosing to do right now is something positive. Can we expect you to find time to resume your reaction work in the near future or, sadly, have you moved on. I know I speak for so many people who were following you, we would love to find out if everything is okay with you and give a lot of us the opportunity to wish you well.
Thanks man, I appreciate that. Keep an eye on the channel, I will be back soon 😉
@@AdamStraughan Wonderful! And have a great day!
The girl is just so good unbelievable
Smooth as silk. Yes I Angelina, I want to stay as long as I live with your songs. Big fan from Indonesia. 🇮🇩 🤧🤧
Great and proper reaction to the genius of the queen of Jazz. Thank u Adam.
Yes she's 12 here, and you'll see that mike a lot as you continue your Angelina journey. She got it as a gift at 12. The guitarist is Ivan Mendez who has accompanied Angelina in the U.S. for her acoustic performances, and her other long time guitarist Egil Claussen in Norway has been with he since age 6. In any case, Angelina turns her listeners into jelly immediately. She is my great stress reliever and can bring my levels down from 10-0 in a heartbeat. I think you experienced that in the first 5 seconds. "Stay" is one of her most popular performances, and always recommended for reactions. You mentioned "smokiness," so here's a description by a fan that really describes it. "She is dark chocolate, deep and aromatic with rich cherry's and swirling velvet smokiness." Thanks for another great Angelina reaction, and I will be looking forward to more.
Why hasn’t anybody mention the fact that she is actually reading the music? How can she sing with such feeling and still keep track of the Music she’s reading? WOW!!!
Talent apparently knows no bounds! Go Angelina!!!!
Angelina is a jazz singer through and through. It doesn't matter what she's singing, her jazz roots shine through. Enjoy the ride, dude, you're gonna love it. Every note she sings is on purpose and deliberate.
This is in my top 3 performances from her, prefer this to the original 💯👌👍
Somehow she akways seems to be able to reach in... abd squeeze my heart... In just the right way to bring that mysterious moisture to my eyes... and a quiver to my chin.
beautiful song and beautiful angela i really love her voice
finally leaving a comment on this.
Yeah Adam, it's my favorite too.
I hate to have only one but if I had to pick it's my sentimental go to. Best? There are too many to pick and too many ways to judge. but perfect?
100%🎯
what could anyone ask to change?
Like yourself I saw it early in my Angelina journey as well and it changed forever my understanding of her gifts.
A++ reaction and even better song. lol.
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You're so quick with the hearts. lol.
I get them mid-edit and end up losing them🤦. what I get for typing on my phone like a 60 year old worried about every word. 😆
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Dealing with a Genius......that's putting it mildly. I've said it in past comments, Angelina is the most amazing singer past present and future there is nobody that can do what she does so effortless. I just hope she stays grounded and doesn't become a diva. This young lady just might become Queen of Norway
Your reaction videos of Angelina are superb. The insight you provide in your analysis is so thoughtful and professional. But I can tell that you've become fond of the treasure that is really not easy to define or describe. Thank you so much for staying with Angelina music.
Couple of months ago, I saw her video, " I put a spell on you", just out of curiosity. The rest is history!!
A great reaction to her hypnotic voice that reaches deep into your soul.
Angelina is living proof that you do not have to scream and sing fortissimo to be spellbinding and fantastic.
Her take of a Million Years ago will blow you away - again in this stripped down arrangement just with her guitarist - heartbreaking beautiful.
Can I suggest I’m a fool to love you in the studio, it is another great performance. She’s just brilliant full stop
Sorry ‘want you’ not ‘love you’ 🤪
Love your comments, you should listen to her do "This is a man's world, she is a child protege, love this kid, there so much soul in her voice, it always move me ... thank you!
👩🏻🎤🎵🌎⭐️🇳🇴❤️ Yes, Angelina was all of 12 years old here. I think it's pretty safe to say that you understand why so many of us Angelina fans love her. I'm looking forward to your next Angelina reaction already!
Thank you for the great reaction! Much appreciated.
Thank you for another great Angelina reaction. One of the many things I love about Angelina and Aurora is that they do not belt and do vocal gymnastics in every song, even though they both can do so very comfortable if they want, instead they use it sparingly and goes for the heart of the lyrics rather then a big musical show and makes us feel the song. A little tip, on these old acoustic videos, wait to pause it and see it all the way to the end, when she sings the child disrepair, but she turns into the child again in the last few seconds. I suggest her covers of You make me feel so young, All of Me (Billie Holiday Cover), Moon River and The Show Must Go.
Reading the lyrics yet delivering... what a pro...
Excellent reaction
Thank you
Wow again ! I've lost count now but I think this more than 30 times I've listen to this Angelina's performance. I think Adam Straughan is on the same page with me now. ha ha
Adam, thank you again for a lovely reaction to Angelina, you gave me a new appreciation for this cover with your insights into her performance. Keep up the good work!
Interesting bit - Ivan said they would often get together, pick a song, practice a bit and then just record it HA! And you can see her actually reading the words as she was singing here LOL! Such a treat to listen to her. ... AJ and Ivan worked very well together - especially given how "on the spot" they were when doing these home performances - they're all pretty dang terrific and I wish they would do some more ... and just to give Ivan a bit of sue as well - take a look at this one... th-cam.com/video/KskJ5x3pg3c/w-d-xo.html ... HA! He's pretty good on his own as well.
i loved your reaction.. Angelina is one of a kind ❤️ love from Norway 🇳🇴
SHE'S SO SPECIAL
your 4th reaction maybe cover of Ella Fitzgeralds time we say good bye ,,,,,,, your reactions start to be more deep and soulful as you experience Angelina more and more and i hope that one day you will forget her as just a singer but something more which is very difficult to describe and is very individual ,,,,,,,,any how thank you for reaction and till next,,,,,,
She knows how to work with her musicians just as Elvis Presley did, but she is instinctively able to do it at such an insanely young age. Also, her vibrato reminds me so much of Elvis Presley's naturally-born vibrato as well. Is Norway actually another planet?
@@kenchawkin4379 No wonder why she´s known as "the Boss" around the musicians she workes with
I truly believe it’s time for you to react to “A Song for A”. This will give you her pure voice without any inflections or influences. It will show how incredible and complete she is as an artist. Again I wish to compliment you on your understanding of her voice and abilities your acumen is outstanding and needed. There are many more Angelina’s within her as you will find.
I might add that Angelina started taking control of the arrangements at age seven, by nine it is my understanding that the musicians affectionately call her The Boss
another one of my favs and its not just because i live in south ayrshire and grow up with rabbie burns everything ,its her voice AMAZING , you have said most i was thinking :)
her pure voice? this is as pure as it gets. an acoustic guitar and her voice.
I heard this for the first time, last week. I know it is a poem from the 1700's, put to music and Angelina sang the feelings so well but it didn't envelope me like everything else Angelina does.
It may have been because it was something totally different or because it was so new even though the words are so old.
I'm not sure I would characterize her voice in "Song for A" as being "without any inflections or influences". I think they're there, they're just atyipcal for her, that's all.
Excellent analysis. I love this singer, you got it, "genus".
I agree withyou Adam, it is my fovorit too. I keep on playing it and the more often I listen to it the more I love it. OMG
Such a wonderful girl, gift, indescribable.. just beautiful
Great reaction to this outstanding cover by Angelina! I will definitely be waiting your next reaction to her 😉
Stay iz also my absolute favorite ❤️
Thanks for your insights Adam, I'm looking forward to hearing more of your analysis and reactions.
I always enjoy your reactions .... because we get to hear the song, and then afterward a thoroughly enjoyable discussion about - given by yourself. Welcome to the world of Angels (and Aingel).
Your reactions to Angelina are really great. I can see and hear you really love music and you can worship good performances. There are still so many songs you can discover and I am keen to follow you on this road. When you react to her performances on Norway got talent, please make sure to react to thr onres with subtitles and warch until the end. The judges comments are worth to watch.
Jazz club, smokey voice. Perfect reaction for Angelina's arrangement. You are excellent reactor. Thanks
Very nice reaction. About the musicians' communication, there is a video of her working out how she will sing a song, it is a jam session with her jazz musicians for the song "Portrait Of A Child" she is 9 years old in this video. Would love her to have seen the actual performance, but loved seeing the jam session, it could be an interesting reaction.
Another brilliant reaction, thanks so much for sharing! I hope you got the patience to do loads more from her. Its clear you got a good ear for music, and I would love for you to hear and experience all of her genius. Not all her performances is as stunning as this one, but you will find something special in almost all of them. Her emotions, her runs, her notes, her interpretation, her control, her storytelling, etc. There is always something special that will captivate and impress. Thanks again and see you in the next one :)
Adam, what a great reaction. Thanks. : ).....A little about the guitarists. When in Norway AJ uses Egil, he's great. When in LA she uses Ivan Mendez. Ivan did guitar for AJ at the AGT Champions, song Bohemian Rhapsody. Ivan goes to college there. He also has a u tube channel . Enjoy that magical journey with Angelina. So many great songs ahead. Looking forward to your reactions. : )
Adam, you are in for a treat when you delve into Angelina's playlist. A song with similar emotionality is her cover of A Million Years Ago. Eventually you will want to explore her earlier works in an attempt to fathom how she can be so accomplished at s7ch a young age. Enjoy the quality of your reaction and look forward for future Angelina reactions.
Thank u Adam for another awesome reaction 🙏🙏👍👍💙💙u have seen nothing from her yet there are still so many songs from her left for u but my suggestion for u are
a million years ago California dreaming I am still holding out for u man's world I will survive and 3 songs which she sang in agt and of course show must go on much love from germany
When I saw the title of this one, I thought back to your first Angelina reaction and your commentary on that one, and all could thing was, 'Man, he's gonna love this', and boy, was I right!
And why not? This is one of the best, most emotional songs she does, though it's up in the air between this one and many others, such as 'A Million Years Ago', 'California Dreaming', or 'All Of Me', just to name a few.
It was also nice to see you comment on Ivan Mendez's work on the guitar, as well as the chemistry between him and Angelina. I agree with everything you said, especially in regards to the look on his face when Angelina sings, and how he seems to become completely lost in how remarkable she is.Watching his reactions in these sweet little home sessions is one of the real joys of the whole experience for me. He looks the way I feel. There really isn't much I've envied in others over the course of (to me) a surprisingly long and varied life, but his musical association with Angelina is one of those few things. Ah, well....cie la vie.
Another fine reaction. You're definitely down the rabbit hole now. Have a good time.
I so agree! She's so talented but a big part of it is her control and her way of interpreting the songs - she never falls into the trap of overly belting or overly vibrato even though she can belt too. Some artists seem to feel that they have to overdo it like "look, I can do this, lok, it's loud!" Loud has it's place but Angelina knopws exactly when to use her voice in a certain way - and she infuses everything with so much soul and it makes her utterly hypnotic.
Yep you're hooked like the rest of us..😄
Je ne comprends pas tout ce que tu dis Adam mais il suffit de te regarder l'écouter pour savoir ce que tu ressens. Et je pense aussi qu'Angelina a un don absolument incroyable avec cette voix extraordinaire qui coule, qui envoûte, qui procure une émotion particulière. Que c'est beau ! Vraiment que c'est beau ! Comme ce qu'elle dégage physiquement. Surtout Angelina, gardes cette simplicité. Je suis devenue accro à toi !
Hi there! Thanks for your great react to Angelina Jordan, with so valuable comments about A.J.'s evolution. I admire her constant work in what is her dream since she was 1.5 y.o.
You are about to start an amazing musical journey which is kind of privilege following a star from her early beginnings till now, and counting 😊.
However the most important in Angelina, further than her amazing musical skills, is her enormous quality as human being. We could say that God was not wrong when blessed Angelina with her skills as musician , so He gifted her with the best a human can be. You will love her.
See you in next reacts. Stay safe and healthy.
Peace & Hugs from Barcelona - Spain.
Really enjoyable reaction, well spoken, brilliant analysis, great ability to catch so many things on a first listen. I have lost my count watching this breathtaking performance and not for a second Angelina ceases to amaze me. She takes us with her to see the beauty that exists beyond our comprehension. Stunning!
Man,great reaction,don't stop.
Yes, I could tell you were being won over after your first couple reviews, but this threw you over the edge. And it will continue as you listen to more. You will hear her do other styles beautifully, but acoustic Angelina is stunning. She doesn’t perform-she lives the lyrics and she’s singing to you. So often, Angelina just sings it better, more sincerely than the original artist. She is the best interpreter of lyrics I’ve heard. If you’re ready to hear another amazing acoustic gem, Angelina’s version of “A Million Years Ago” just buries Adele’s version, in my opinion. And it’s like this one-no studio, no mixing. Just Angelina, a mic, and a perfect guitar backing.
But, I understand you appreciate the art of singing, so my recommendation for your next review is “I’m Still Holding out for You”. It’s a completely different, haunting style that you’ve not heard. It’s soulful Angelina full throttle, even though she recorded it when she was 10 years old. It’s one of the best songs I’ve heard-with a wrenching, emotional finish that no ten year old should be able to lead us through, but she just kills it.
One warning: after you react as you did today, don’t say “this is my favorite Angelina song” because...well, you know why now.
Genius!!! 100%. I agree with everything you said. Nothing fancy, just Angelina with her guitarist Ivan Mendez and a good mic.
This is a song about Rihanna’s on and off relationship with Chris Brown. The emotions that Angelina puts in this performance are off the chart as if she was in that relationship.
Rihanna put this song on the charts. Angelina moved it up into the stratosphere.
Thank you for your reaction and keep up the good work.
You are so right! She is the best with what the life is right now!
Her vibrato is like a touch of icing on a cake; too much and its just sugar overload and spoils the experience!
Lol yeah .....
Thanks for the new beautiful and exhaustive reaction, Adam, this is one of the most exciting covers of Angelina, I sincerely believe that this version is better than the Rihanna version, 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.😊 ❤️ 😊 Angelina has a natural ability to impart the depth of warmth to her interpretations, regardless of previous interpreters.
Angelina is not about high and low notes. It is her interpretation of the emotion in each song. She stirs emotions in her audience, The other young singers aren't in the same league as our angel.
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Most of them are "Belters" Angelina is more like Country legend Jim Reeves, slow, soft, tender, heartfelt emotion in her voice.
AMEN to the vibrato part. I so agree with you. To much of of it is ruining songs. But Angelina does it so right, with depth and warmth.
Angelina is a magician with her control and voice. God given talent, showing why she is my favorite singer. I have a top 90 list and this one easily qualifies. Thumbs up Adam. Your reaction is why I subscribed a while back.
I love your reactions and professional comments! :-D
Another reactor said that if you are an artist with a hit tune and Angelina decides to cover it, you better look out because she might just do it better than you did. I think that's true. No matter what it is, she makes it her own and she kills it. She puts another perspective on the song and she makes you think. She applies emotion to the song and gives it meaning. Ivan Mendez is the guitarist and he does a LOT of her US made covers. She has another guy she uses a lot when in Norway. I forget his name but you'll see him in many of her videos.
egil clausen
I've only seen ONE cover in which I didn't think she clearly out did the original singer and that was Patsy Cline's "Crazy"
With Angelina, every note, every phrase, and every sound is a masterful work of art.
just another masterpiece from Angel Angelina....
Could I please ask for 'California Dreamin ' ? - very underrated cover from Angelina, my favourite. And yes, she is a genius, and probably not just musically....
You're reactions are very deep. I appreciate the clarity you provide. It's very hard to come up with different adjectives to describe her. Ivan is my favorite musician who accompanies her. Watch her sing with Alan Walker. Thank you!