I have been under the weather today, but this cured me! Of course there's the inevitable spontaneous tears that come with Angelina's soul strumming, but nicely intermingled with smiles that come from your incredible insights. Thank you.
Man, after hearing this countless times, I still cannot not cry, and now it's back-to-back crying. But it is also cleansing. I always feel better for having listened to and felt the emotions of Angelina. Thanks for doing this.
Awesome always enjoy hearing your perception on Angelina Jordan's musicality. Also this songs gets me in my feels since she wrote it for her grandfather that passed.
She hits that part of you that holds all that emotion and let’s it go. The thing that’s is wrong is that even if I have that emotional release, I’ll get it again if I repeat the song.
Thank you for these reactions very informative and interesting.To make it even more impressive Angelina sketched out all the scenes for the video beforehand.
This studio one was after AGT .. she had been with Republic only a couple of months, I believe. It was the start of covid, when suddenly tons of people were dying around the world .. everyone isolated and in grief. She wrote this for her grandfather, that she loved dearly and who died a couple of years before this came out. She dedicated it to everyone who had ever lost a loved one. Her runs in this are so powerful and pained. I believe the stopping at the top of those runs with air still is like when you're crying and have to scream or stop or die yourself .. it is extreme grief. I hear it as very organic and in no way led by a metronome. It is full emotion. In the next video (quite a few months passed before it came out) I do not believe this is their home but a set . When we've seen their home it is most artistic and full of wondrous art everywhere .. this place was blank. Even the kitchen had no toaster or little oven or plates or a glass with something in it .. it's blank. Great reaction, by the way .. thanks.
Absolutely amazing performance from Angelina, her first original when she signed with Republic Records aged 14 years old, Angelina wrote recorded and performed Million Miles as a tribute to her grandfather and anyone who has lost someone, a very personal song to Angelina, this song is so emotional and heart felt , Angelina is not just an amazing vocalist she has proven to be an intelligent talented song writer, great reaction thanks 🙏
A Million Miles: This time she is covering herself in this performance of Million Miles, a song she wrote and performed when she was younger and as usual, she has out done herself. She draws you in like no other storytelling ARTIST can and you feel each phrase like she is your best friend and confiding in you.
@@yves2932 Perhaps talking about the performances at her concerts this summer, but I think it's gone inflation in to the word "cover". It's cover this and cover that and _"cover herself"_ - whatever that means? Of course an artist is going to perform their songs more than once, and a true artist will always draw inspiration from the moment and change it up a little each time.
Lovely reaction. It was nice to see this 'side by side' video. She has a live version from her concert this summer. IMHO I feel that the July 10th version is superb...not that every other day and every single song is superb but I preferred that day. I appreciate your reactions. Thank you so much. Angel-ina you are a shining star 🌟 ❤️
Great job Jesse with the double video, that was quite enjoyable. Love listening to your comments and analysis with Angelina, always informative and interesting for sure. Cheers, stay well, and what a beautiful cat you have.
Thanks so much for lending your ear and pointing out the finer aspects of Angelina’s technique. You articulate that her artistry is excellent at very many levels. An amerature hears the beautifully formed melody. An experienced listener hears the vocal fry, the vibrato and the runs. Then you point out all these magnificent intricate details, so we can hear and appreciate them also. You demonstrate that Angelina is the vocalist’s vocalist. (A vocal coach reactor commented that Angelina could have been giving vocal lessons professionally at age 10.)
Well, thank you for this. I'm so glad you didn't try comparing 3 progressively. In her live concerts this summer, the pace was slowed almost to what seemed to be the furthest one could reasonably or mildly insanely do so and still call it a song. But there was a huge amount of emotion attached to the song, largely fueled by her grandmother's absence due to a health recovery. I'm guessing the reality that someday her grandma won't be there anymore at all was felt at the time of the health crisis and surgery and then driven home again by her absence this summer. All of that to get to this: She sang it really slowed down (something difficult to do), and it was full of emotion, AND that long belt was the longest ever, and like a cry to the heavens. It would be interesting for you to react to it, but it would need to be the "correct" recording of it, so get that info. from one of the fans who knows. Just listening to it over my laptop was incredible, and I can't imagine how it must have been in person. You take care, Pierre (that rhymed). Grandma Ellen over and out before she loses it. BTW, loved the cat. 💜
Oh, you have to hear Million Miles from her concert on the 10th of July 2022, amazing, beautiful and emotional song and what she did that day made me cry and at the same time giving me goosebumps ❤️ That is the live version you want 👍👍
Jesse thanks for this reaction video as it was a wonderful way to begin my 64th birthday. Million Miles was released in November 2020 about 8 months after I learned about Angelina. Over those 8 months, I couldn't stop listening to her music and thankfully there was a lot to enjoy. I didn't realize the effect she was having on me until Million Miles. I had endured losing 5 loved ones over the previous 4 years and remained strong, helping family and friends through those tough years. When Million Miles was released (lyric video was the first), I wept like a baby. I had never cried to any song before but Angelina had been chipping away at my emotions over those 8 months. I truly believe Million Miles will help countless people in the years ahead. We are so fortunate to be alive at the same time as Angelina Jordan to experience music on a different level.
Hi Andy - Buon compleanno for today. I hope it is a lovely and relaxing day with plenty of Angelina of course. And you are right, this particular song I think is the one that brings most of her fans to tears. ( of course it isn't the only one ) but this one, as I witnessed first hand in the concerts this summer has special meanings to so many.
#Andy Schnell..Happy birthday Andy..wishing you lots of fun, cake, presents lol, and whatever your special fancy is..have a wonderful day..love from NZ xx
Thanks for taking the time to play & react to both her live studio version & also her music video of this incredible, original heartfelt song by Angelina. Of all the female singers that I've listened to, Angelina is the one who best allows me to FEEL her music. While both performances were great, I highly recommend her live in concert performance in Norway - "Million Miles - Live at Kongsberg 2022" - now at age 16. It's an outdoor concert with a great band - & IMHO her best performance of this amazing song. Thank you. And may GOD continue to watch over & bless Angelina Jordan.
Awesome reaction and on 10 July in her concert she performed this song, superbly! She slows it down, even bringing more Emotion and that last belt in the song, is in the next stratosphere, God Bless!
Nice reaction Jess...My "date matching wife" made a comment to me saying there are quite a few common traits between you and AJ none more so then your love of all genres of music...the composition of a song with you both having studio recording expertise. She says you should try and set up a meeting (Face Time or Skype maybe) and have a nice private talk and exchange ideas. Good thing for you is my wife is seldom wrong about match-ups. Honest 😊
Tell your wife not to threaten me with a good time!! If I do this it’ll be the 3rd artist I’ve reached out to this week… haha okay I’ll report back. Also, thanks for the love you two 💛 it’s greatly appreciated
It’s Oslo Norway it’s our families home there where she was born and she singing about her grandfather who passed away very close and personal to her they were very close first time to try to sing this tribute she broke down in tears you couldn’t complete it
I don't understand why your channel doesn't have more views. You are easily one of the top 3 reactors of Angelina. You provide so much insight into every aspect of her videos. I appreciate how you are able to help me understand why it is that I love her voice so much. I was never able to describe in words what it is that I like because I didn't have the vocabulary to do so until these types of videos. As for the views of your videos, I wonder why it is that when I click on the Angelina Jordan radio button that brings up all the reactors that none of your videos show up there. Is there something you can do to change that algorithm?
I truly appreciate this so so much! It means so much to hear, especially from such a passionate crowd. It feels like going in to work everytime with this young lady haha but it makes it a blast. As for the algorithm, best thing you can do is like, comment, and watch the video right til the end =) But i'm more than happy with the audience I have! Its been such a blessing and amazing surprise, I'm still trying to take it all in💛
I have lost count of how many times i have now heard this...both this session and live in concert. It still gives me chills. So haunting...gets you straight in the soul.....from the opening notes...that voice.....definitely a phenomenon....thank you for this. So much enjoyed.
I appreciate your urging everyone to go to Angelina's channel and leave likes and comments. This was a fine reaction, very nice to hear the side-by-side versions. This song never fails to bring me a tear, thinking of those I've lost. AJ said she dedicates this beautiful song to all who have lost someone. I find it so consoling.
The song was produced by Stargate for/with her, and I assume that is the audio on the music video. Stargate had gotten in touch with her after hearing about her Bohemian Rhapsody performance on AGT Champions. Then this recording got her the attention of Republic. They signed her, and it was released under the Republic label. The "Live in Studio" version and the music video were then done with Republic. Stargate reportedly did a couple more songs with her, but of those only 7th Heaven was released so far.
Great reactions, m8 🙂 Too bad to hear about your allergies though🤧 Thanks for pointing out some of the nuances here. It still astonishes me to see just how quickly you pick up on these things. Great work! Both these performances are more than 2 years old now, they were recorded whan she was 14. She will turn 17 on January 10th 🙂 I almost can't wait to listen to her upcoming album next year; her first after signing with Republic Records at 14. (This was Angelina's 1st original after signing with RR, and the song was written to her grandfather that had just recently passed away). Have a great weekend, my friend, and take care. Much love and respect from Norway ♥♥♥
Nice idea to react to these back to back. I love hearing your take on AJ from your standpoint! This This truly is a healing song, there are so many stories already. AJ helped me and my family deal with the loss of my father.
Thank U for this wonderful reaction! And what a gorgeous cat you have😻 For me this is pure sound healing. It''s like KINTSUGI, where liquid gold is pouring out and mending the cracks and sores of my❤ and soul ❣ It helped me mend my 💔, 2020 was the thoughest year of my life. I sang and bawled my eyes out.... I sang till I could follow the words without voice cracking and eyes watering. Btw, there are actually 3 versions of this; the first one were the lyrics video, w art made by ANGELina and her grandmother.
I really look forward to listening to your commentaries on Angelina performances. Very insightful and knowledgeable and yet straight from the heart. If you haven't already reacted to it, her original performance of 7th Heaven occurred just a few months later and there is both a studio and official video version. Totally different type of song but genius as well. Thanks for your continued support.
geez...the other video, (not the studio version) made me cry...that last run got to my spirit and the tears flowed. I'm a 70-year-old guy and have to say that her voice is unlike ANY other one I ever heard. She will become an iconic voice in all of music history...she was born to do it
FYI: This song is another product of the incredible chemistry between Angelina Jordan and the Grammy-winning duo Stargate, who have previously collaborated with artists like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Sam Smith. 'Million Miles' marks her debut single with major label Republic Records. Stargate reached out to work with her, and they've created other popular songs together.
Thank you for another grand reaction to Angelina. In her short life she has had to come to terms with the death of several people close to her: both grandfathers, two friends and one of her idols. Her way of groping with the grief is to pay tribute to them in song. "Million miles" is an original song by her to honour her maternal grandfather, who died in 2019. Her tribute to her paternal grandfather was the song "Always on my mind"'; to Ari Behn, a family friend it was "Trampoline"; to her friend Avicii it was a rearranged version of his song "Wake me up"; and to her idol, Aretha Franklin it was "A natural woman". Angelina sang "Million miles" at her Norwegian concert in July 2022. She slowed it down quite a lot - which to me emphasised the emotion - and it had a very gut-wrenching end. Here is a link to the 10 July 2022 performance: th-cam.com/video/clH0PC4PEPQ/w-d-xo.html
Great, thanks! In the comment from AJPlaylists below it seems to indicated that another recording was made for the 'official video'. I was thinking it was Stargate's recording, originally released as a lyric video (with artwork by Mery Zamani and Angelina!) It would be great if you wanted to listen to that one because, of course, my ear is not as good as yours. There is a print interview (someone help me out with the credit) in which she says she was crying while singing in the recording booth for that first recording. I always thought they used it again for the 'official video'. Seems like you could tell if they're the same or not. Really appreciate your reactions, thanks again!
No, I did not want to indicate that, I even to the contrary explicitly wrote in the first sentence about the Stargate production, that "I assume that is the audio on the music video". When I later wrote that she did the music video with Republic, I meant only the visuals.
I like the way you evaluate her singing from a musical standpoint and the technique of her voice. The words squeeze my heart ❤️🩹 so hard because I lost my mom in death and just like she lost her grandpa and it is devastating to lose somebody that you would love that much.💔 You totally hear the pain in her voice but you don’t mention that, I don’t think at least not yet.🤷🏼♀️
You might like to listen this version as well: th-cam.com/video/x9dVG5Pgq9o/w-d-xo.html It is the version she sang during her latest concert. It is quite a bit slower than the ones you listened to now also the cry at the end is more piercing and desperate. If you like to do more comparisons, let me know which song and I’ll be happy to set you up with nice versions to compare :-) This is indeed an original and yes it is very well written and composed song and I understand your Adele association. Adele is a big inspiration and I imagine Angelina would be pleased with your comment :-) I love all the technical details about the recording: keep them coming! I find it interesting how you can hear the difference between her moving away and her being away from the microphone to begin with. She wrote this song to deal with the loss of her second grandfather. She also said it is for anybody who has lost a lost one. It is a sad and comforting song. Sad about the loss (you’re in my tears) being alone (you’re not here to hold my hand) and the emptiness (empty bubble). Comforting that she’ll never be alone and never alone to fight. During the concert she emphasized the comforting part. The difference between the two recordings to me is the way you experience the story. In the live studio version (meaning it was a one take recording) you can feel the emotion of the song more. In the video version you can see the story more. There is even a third animated and lyrics version where you watch and read the story. I agree that her runs are tasteful. I think she is focused on telling the story of the song and uses her vocal toolbox for that purpose. She can do wild acrobatics with her voice, blast high and low and much more but never seems to do that just for the heck of it.
I really enjoy your reactions; you must do a reaction to one of her recent live performances of Million Miles, and the one at her July 10th concert would probably be best - some thought it almost a different song she slowed it down so much (to great effect)
There’s one more you need to watch: the animated lyric with painting by her and her grandmother. Also, if you notice, they have had her use that old fashioned mike every time she’s doing a studio take. They like the way it picks up every nuance of her voice which, of course, they don’t try to perfect or change in any way.
Hey Jess, her live version has a belt that is just out of this world. The live version is from her Norway concert series July 10, 2022. Check it out. I believe this was a poem Angelina wrote after her grandfather died.
Great reaction, liked the comparison. This was produced by Stargate (who have worked with Sam Smith, Beyoncé and others) before she signed with Republic, although they did release it. I believe they also produced 7th Heaven.
Great reaction. Trivia: Angelina's little sister, Juliette, costars in this video. Juliette also costars with AJ in the music videos "Valerie" and "Suspicious Minds".
I'm surprised you didn't include the actual live performance form Norway this summer. Great reaction, though, although I could do without the 'like' every 10 words. 😎
A more interesting comparison might be the studio version and one of AJ's performances earlier this year in Norway. IMO the live performances -- with band, and slowed waaayy down -- make Million Miles into a new song.
Watch the summer concert version…she slowed it down and it is otherworldly! These versions I thought could not be improved upon. And the band is perfect.
In the music video, the one thing I didn't like was the way they layered her voice, especially between the last belt and the final phrase. Also, there was another part where she was belting and when she stopped, they pasted in the beginning of the next phrase. Even AJ can't take a breath that fast to start a new phrase.
Jesse tribute to her grandfather who passed away it was very close to that see you in my tears I know you’re not here but I know you can see me all the room million miles apart
Brother , well done! If your looking to continue to compare AJ to AJ there are great opportunities with the concerts from this past summer, most of the songs were previously recorded when AJ was younger. I think the comparison format is a bingo. Side note: "The Young Women of "the Warning" have dropped so much of their live concerts (all over North America) over the past 12 months. You should do a live show reviewing one of their whole sets ( around 1 hr long). I know you would get a big audience, if promoted. I believe"The Warning" will win the 2023 best new artist Grammy and "Angelina" will win the 2024 Best new Artist! Look forward to you next review!
Family home in Norway Oslo the little girls sister This is a tribute to her grandfather who passed away they were very close I see you in my tears I can’t see you but I know you’re here spiritual connection
Both these performances are great, but I like the official video a little better because of the instrumental arrangement. I like the synth accents behind the chorus particularly well; they sound like water drops to me.What in the world, Angelina? How can you be so good? Another of my favorite reactors, Lolli Wren of The Fairy Voice Mother, did a recent cover of 15 Step from Radiohead. She did all the vocals and production herself. Her voice is super-unique and has a lot of depth. I think you'd dig it. Here's a link: th-cam.com/video/4M687ImCu6o/w-d-xo.html
Concerning what you were saying in the 16th minute of the video about recording companies messing up the artist's sound with too much production, the artist I see today where that is most true is Chris Stapleton. I have not heard a live performance yet that I didn't love. But, after hearing any live performance, the studio versions all sound dead. I'm trying to remember whether or not I have watched you react to any Chris Stapleton videos, but can't remember at the moment. If not, you really should. If you want comparisons to do, I would love to hear your technical breakdown as to what they are or are not doing in the studio versions that them sound so badly when compared to any of his live versions of the same song. And, every song his does is good, so I don't even have to name a song, just pick any. Thank you very much for the Angelina Jordan reaction and analysis. I really get a lot out of your videos and appreciate the insight. Have a great day.
You are the first person to show this video with her with her grandfather. I think that’s who that is, maybe it’s someone else but I’ve been hearing that she wrote this song for her grandfather.🥰
She lost her grandfather and this is for him. The I'll never regret what i do is because he told her to be true to herself and she'll never regret what she does.
Yep, among other skills, Angelina has exquisite taste in what sounds good. This song is on top of the heap with other greats. I wonder if the location may be a vacant house. It looks staged for the interior shots. The fireplace setting etc. The house is typical ranch style and yard is unkept with browned out grass. Maybe drought water restriction? I suppose they could have purchased or rented that routine house in a typical LA area neighborhood. But doubt they would use their own home for a video. It might be interesting to find the location by some sleuthing.
Pleeeease react to Diana Ankudinova - Can’t help falling in love (she did it in a minor key), Wicked Game or Rechenka. You’ll be stunned by her vocal ability at her age. She was 14 when she did Rechenka.
Keep in mind some of us watch her multiple times. We comment somewhat often multiple times as well, but can only like each one once. Reaction videos, seeing others to share the experience of her with, steals a lot of her views and comments as well, often reactions can spark more interesting conversations. I have to make myself watch her videos at least once a day, even leave them going when I go for a smoke or something. But I prefer reactions since I've seen them a lot and a fresh reaction adds a bit, and you make me see things and think of things I didn't before. But If I've seen suspicious minds 50 times on her channel, only got to like once, and commented 3 times already, I don't want to just speak for the sake of it and be too ridiculous as well. Fending off trolls and inappropriate comments, or finding interesting conversations in there is a way I add more comments to her stuff, or same goes for her best reactors. But we should all sign up for Spotify and favorite and listen to her stuff, it's free and easy, we should all visit her official pages and watch to the end, like and comment at least once on as many videos as we can. She still doesn't have enough exposure until big money gets the green light to push her on people. As a kid she even has to deal with men's insecurities about following a young woman, and everyone's preconceived notions of a kid, everyone that needs someone to be confirmed great by large numbers and sales to consider them great. But hey, we try, thanks for spreading the algorithm message, and we also can all take solace in the near fact she is going to be a behemoth of a star, success is only a matter of to what degree with her going forward, she will be fine quickly when her team says go and her Republic album drops, maybe even the top artist in the world right away or within a few albums, that is possible.
But what I wanted to make clearer, was that you are a great reactor, watching you clearly fall deeply in love lately is a pleasure, she will widdle down a ton of folk just like you and us, and that will be a momentum thing, the bigger she gets, the more 'permission' people have to hear her out properly, the more she gains more fans even quicker. It is simply a matter of time. Voice is too beautiful, talent too versatile and phenomenal, young and beautiful, a real artist. Zero question. What you are doing, what we are doing, our part algorithm wise, well it's important and appreciated for her to get off to a quicker start when it's go time, she deserves to know she made it overnight.
I don’t blame you for being uncomfortable with the emotional part. It is devastating to lose someone that you love as desperately as she obviously loved this person. I lost my Momma last year and I am not recuperated yet.
If you think these 2 videos are stunning you should listen, if you haven't already, to the live version she did in Kongsberg. Best one. I was there. I allora suggest you check another AJ'S originals: What is life. The acoustic version .bye.
To your point about views/comments ratio. I think the general impression of "stars" channels is that they create the channels so they can put stuff out there, like, of course, Angelina's videos. We get stuff we like, and they get a lot of publicity. As far as the comments go, do we really believe that anyone reads them? I don't think so. I've left comments on some "stars" sites and I never receive a response. It doesn't have to be a reply, just a thumbs up would be nice. That's never happened to me, but once, and that was another commentor.
Yeah I guess that makes it tough. I could imagine it being overwhelming, but like you say even a thumbs up or a heart would go a long ways. I can say, however, I do understand that the volume thing can be overwhelming, but there’s gotta be some give and take. Anyhow, I appreciate the insight and personal experience, and of course the support 🙏
This is her 4th original song. You played 2 of the 3 versions. There is an older version, perhaps before she signed with Republic, done with (clever) graphics, Angelina's and her grandmother's art, etc. Worth viewing. That said, she did versions in her concerts in Norway a few months ago which show the vocal maturity she is achieving so quickly. Kongsberg - th-cam.com/video/joKQeVbThzE/w-d-xo.html and at Sandefjord - th-cam.com/video/yq5KAztslWw/w-d-xo.html Angelina has owned a Neumann TLM-102 mike since she was 12 years old. It was a huge improvement to the karaoke mike she was previously using. She might have upgraded to a TLM-103 now, so some say, but she has been using that large retro studio mike for most of her recent recordings.
Here is the most recent live Angelina Performance of Million Miles - which is even better than the versions you reacted to - she takes it to the next level: th-cam.com/video/OkXs2lPW6SU/w-d-xo.html
Jesse, AJ is one of the two best female vocalists on the planet. The other is Sohyang -- you have to check her out. Start with Bridge Over Troubled Water: th-cam.com/video/C6iHh4yBxCo/w-d-xo.html. However, beware -- it's another rabbit hole. Sohyang crosses over with AJ on Whitney covers as well, so many interesting points of comparison. Of course, AJ is an alto, while Sohyang can belt a g-flat 5 with little effort.
Rob Christie has won two Grammies for production. So anything else than a proper recording that doesnt kill the nuances would be quite the disappointment in my opinion. Regarding the comment count - I suppose it just simply doesnt feel rewarding to comment when the creator never reacts and probably never reads it. So reaction channels are prone to receive more comments than the artist.
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I have been under the weather today, but this cured me! Of course there's the inevitable spontaneous tears that come with Angelina's soul strumming, but nicely intermingled with smiles that come from your incredible insights. Thank you.
Man, after hearing this countless times, I still cannot not cry, and now it's back-to-back crying. But it is also cleansing. I always feel better for having listened to and felt the emotions of Angelina. Thanks for doing this.
Awesome always enjoy hearing your perception on Angelina Jordan's musicality. Also this songs gets me in my feels since she wrote it for her grandfather that passed.
I always look forward to what I can learn in your reactions.
She is amazing. She can sing anything and love her originals.
Thanks for getting up early to give us a good reaction to Angelina. Best from Norway
Hey it’s midday for y’all - gotta give ya something to pass a Friday!! Thanks for watching, much love from Canada 🙏
Saturday 😂😂
YOUNG LEGEND has brought tears to my eyes once again. What the hell is wrong with me!
She hits that part of you that holds all that emotion and let’s it go. The thing that’s is wrong is that even if I have that emotional release, I’ll get it again if I repeat the song.
@@twfchamp02 So true
Thank you for these reactions very informative and interesting.To make it even more impressive Angelina sketched out all the scenes for the video beforehand.
This studio one was after AGT .. she had been with Republic only a couple of months, I believe. It was the start of covid, when suddenly tons of people were dying around the world .. everyone isolated and in grief. She wrote this for her grandfather, that she loved dearly and who died a couple of years before this came out. She dedicated it to everyone who had ever lost a loved one. Her runs in this are so powerful and pained.
I believe the stopping at the top of those runs with air still is like when you're crying and have to scream or stop or die yourself .. it is extreme grief. I hear it as very organic and in no way led by a metronome. It is full emotion. In the next video (quite a few months passed before it came out) I do not believe this is their home but a set . When we've seen their home it is most artistic and full of wondrous art everywhere .. this place was blank. Even the kitchen had no toaster or little oven or plates or a glass with something in it .. it's blank. Great reaction, by the way .. thanks.
I get chills when she screams her pain ! 🥺
Her ability to write music like this at this young age is genius
Absolutely amazing performance from Angelina, her first original when she signed with Republic Records aged 14 years old, Angelina wrote recorded and performed Million Miles as a tribute to her grandfather and anyone who has lost someone, a very personal song to Angelina, this song is so emotional and heart felt , Angelina is not just an amazing vocalist she has proven to be an intelligent talented song writer, great reaction thanks 🙏
Excellent reaction there buddy! She definitely pulls on the heart strings for sure, she’s such a genuine human being , and what a voice!!
A Million Miles:
This time she is covering herself in this performance of Million Miles, a song she wrote and performed when she was younger and as usual, she has out done herself. She draws you in like no other storytelling ARTIST can and you feel each phrase like she is your best friend and confiding in you.
When did she perform it earlier? You might mistake it for Adeles Million years ago, similar names.
@@yves2932 Perhaps talking about the performances at her concerts this summer, but I think it's gone inflation in to the word "cover". It's cover this and cover that and _"cover herself"_ - whatever that means? Of course an artist is going to perform their songs more than once, and a true artist will always draw inspiration from the moment and change it up a little each time.
Lovely reaction. It was nice to see this 'side by side' video. She has a live version from her concert this summer. IMHO I feel that the July 10th version is superb...not that every other day and every single song is superb but I preferred that day. I appreciate your reactions. Thank you so much. Angel-ina you are a shining star 🌟 ❤️
Great job Jesse with the double video, that was quite enjoyable. Love listening to your comments and analysis with Angelina, always informative and interesting for sure. Cheers, stay well, and what a beautiful cat you have.
Gosh yes I live this song
Thanks so much for lending your ear and pointing out the finer aspects of Angelina’s technique. You articulate that her artistry is excellent at very many levels. An amerature hears the beautifully formed melody. An experienced listener hears the vocal fry, the vibrato and the runs. Then you point out all these magnificent intricate details, so we can hear and appreciate them also. You demonstrate that Angelina is the vocalist’s vocalist. (A vocal coach reactor commented that Angelina could have been giving vocal lessons professionally at age 10.)
Well, thank you for this. I'm so glad you didn't try comparing 3 progressively. In her live concerts this summer, the pace was slowed almost to what seemed to be the furthest one could reasonably or mildly insanely do so and still call it a song. But there was a huge amount of emotion attached to the song, largely fueled by her grandmother's absence due to a health recovery. I'm guessing the reality that someday her grandma won't be there anymore at all was felt at the time of the health crisis and surgery and then driven home again by her absence this summer. All of that to get to this: She sang it really slowed down (something difficult to do), and it was full of emotion, AND that long belt was the longest ever, and like a cry to the heavens. It would be interesting for you to react to it, but it would need to be the "correct" recording of it, so get that info. from one of the fans who knows. Just listening to it over my laptop was incredible, and I can't imagine how it must have been in person. You take care, Pierre (that rhymed). Grandma Ellen over and out before she loses it. BTW, loved the cat. 💜
Oh, you have to hear Million Miles from her concert on the 10th of July 2022, amazing, beautiful and emotional song and what she did that day made me cry and at the same time giving me goosebumps ❤️ That is the live version you want 👍👍
Jesse thanks for this reaction video as it was a wonderful way to begin my 64th birthday. Million Miles was released in November 2020 about 8 months after I learned about Angelina. Over those 8 months, I couldn't stop listening to her music and thankfully there was a lot to enjoy. I didn't realize the effect she was having on me until Million Miles. I had endured losing 5 loved ones over the previous 4 years and remained strong, helping family and friends through those tough years.
When Million Miles was released (lyric video was the first), I wept like a baby. I had never cried to any song before but Angelina had been chipping away at my emotions over those 8 months. I truly believe Million Miles will help countless people in the years ahead. We are so fortunate to be alive at the same time as Angelina Jordan to experience music on a different level.
Hi Andy - Buon compleanno for today. I hope it is a lovely and relaxing day with plenty of Angelina of course.
And you are right, this particular song I think is the one that brings most of her fans to tears. ( of course it isn't the only one ) but this one, as I witnessed first hand in the concerts this summer has special meanings to so many.
@@glenmorris135 Tusen takk Glen.
Happy birthday.
Happy Birthday Andy!
#Andy Schnell..Happy birthday Andy..wishing you lots of fun, cake, presents lol, and whatever your special fancy is..have a wonderful day..love from NZ xx
Love the cello with her voice.
Losing a loved one is hard and this song helped me a lot ❤️ Fantastic song and my go to song when I think of my dad ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for taking the time to play & react to both her live studio version & also her music video of this incredible, original heartfelt song by Angelina. Of all the female singers that I've listened to, Angelina is the one who best allows me to FEEL her music. While both performances were great, I highly recommend her live in concert performance in Norway - "Million Miles - Live at Kongsberg 2022" - now at age 16. It's an outdoor concert with a great band - & IMHO her best performance of this amazing song. Thank you. And may GOD continue to watch over & bless Angelina Jordan.
Awesome reaction and on 10 July in her concert she performed this song, superbly! She slows it down, even bringing more Emotion and that last belt in the song, is in the next stratosphere, God Bless!
Nice reaction Jess...My "date matching wife" made a comment to me saying there are quite a few common traits between you and AJ none more so then your love of all genres of music...the composition of a song with you both having studio recording expertise. She says you should try and set up a meeting (Face Time or Skype maybe) and have a nice private talk and exchange ideas. Good thing for you is my wife is seldom wrong about match-ups. Honest 😊
Tell your wife not to threaten me with a good time!! If I do this it’ll be the 3rd artist I’ve reached out to this week… haha okay I’ll report back. Also, thanks for the love you two 💛 it’s greatly appreciated
She performed this in concert in Norway this year, which will tell you how much they homoginized iit in the studio.
Beautiful thanks buddy
It’s Oslo Norway it’s our families home there where she was born and she singing about her grandfather who passed away very close and personal to her they were very close first time to try to sing this tribute she broke down in tears you couldn’t complete it
It's ao good to hear a knowledgeable reactor break down this remarkable performance
I don't understand why your channel doesn't have more views. You are easily one of the top 3 reactors of Angelina. You provide so much insight into every aspect of her videos. I appreciate how you are able to help me understand why it is that I love her voice so much. I was never able to describe in words what it is that I like because I didn't have the vocabulary to do so until these types of videos. As for the views of your videos, I wonder why it is that when I click on the Angelina Jordan radio button that brings up all the reactors that none of your videos show up there. Is there something you can do to change that algorithm?
I truly appreciate this so so much! It means so much to hear, especially from such a passionate crowd. It feels like going in to work everytime with this young lady haha but it makes it a blast.
As for the algorithm, best thing you can do is like, comment, and watch the video right til the end =) But i'm more than happy with the audience I have! Its been such a blessing and amazing surprise, I'm still trying to take it all in💛
Certainly one of the most knowledgeable when it comes to the production and equipment involved. And that aside one of my top two reviewers
I have lost count of how many times i have now heard this...both this session and live in concert. It still gives me chills. So haunting...gets you straight in the soul.....from the opening notes...that voice.....definitely a phenomenon....thank you for this. So much enjoyed.
I appreciate your urging everyone to go to Angelina's channel and leave likes and comments. This was a fine reaction, very nice to hear the side-by-side versions. This song never fails to bring me a tear, thinking of those I've lost. AJ said she dedicates this beautiful song to all who have lost someone. I find it so consoling.
The song was produced by Stargate for/with her, and I assume that is the audio on the music video. Stargate had gotten in touch with her after hearing about her Bohemian Rhapsody performance on AGT Champions. Then this recording got her the attention of Republic. They signed her, and it was released under the Republic label. The "Live in Studio" version and the music video were then done with Republic.
Stargate reportedly did a couple more songs with her, but of those only 7th Heaven was released so far.
Great reactions, m8 🙂 Too bad to hear about your allergies though🤧 Thanks for pointing out some of the nuances here. It still astonishes me to see just how quickly you pick up on these things. Great work! Both these performances are more than 2 years old now, they were recorded whan she was 14. She will turn 17 on January 10th 🙂 I almost can't wait to listen to her upcoming album next year; her first after signing with Republic Records at 14. (This was Angelina's 1st original after signing with RR, and the song was written to her grandfather that had just recently passed away). Have a great weekend, my friend, and take care. Much love and respect from Norway ♥♥♥
Nice idea to react to these back to back. I love hearing your take on AJ from your standpoint! This This truly is a healing song, there are so many stories already. AJ helped me and my family deal with the loss of my father.
Angelina was 14 years old in these videos.
Thank U for this wonderful reaction! And what a gorgeous cat you have😻
For me this is pure sound healing. It''s like KINTSUGI, where liquid gold is pouring out and mending the cracks and sores of my❤ and soul ❣
It helped me mend my 💔, 2020 was the thoughest year of my life. I sang and bawled my eyes out.... I sang till I could follow the words without voice cracking and eyes watering.
Btw, there are actually 3 versions of this; the first one were the lyrics video, w art made by ANGELina and her grandmother.
Fitting reaction I appreciate that you appreciate Angelina’s talent, I agree that overproduction.
I really look forward to listening to your commentaries on Angelina performances. Very insightful and knowledgeable and yet straight from the heart. If you haven't already reacted to it, her original performance of 7th Heaven occurred just a few months later and there is both a studio and official video version. Totally different type of song but genius as well. Thanks for your continued support.
"She doesn't need a tool to sound great". I couldn't agree more. Angelinas' voice IS the song.
Great comments stunning vocals from are bare foot priceses
geez...the other video, (not the studio version) made me cry...that last run got to my spirit and the tears flowed. I'm a 70-year-old guy and have to say that her voice is unlike ANY other one I ever heard. She will become an iconic voice in all of music history...she was born to do it
So so so very beautiful song
Beautiful reaction, thanks so much for sharing! 💖
No one better than AJ !!!
FYI: This song is another product of the incredible chemistry between Angelina Jordan and the Grammy-winning duo Stargate, who have previously collaborated with artists like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Sam Smith. 'Million Miles' marks her debut single with major label Republic Records. Stargate reached out to work with her, and they've created other popular songs together.
Thank you for another grand reaction to Angelina. In her short life she has had to come to terms with the death of several people close to her: both grandfathers, two friends and one of her idols. Her way of groping with the grief is to pay tribute to them in song. "Million miles" is an original song by her to honour her maternal grandfather, who died in 2019. Her tribute to her paternal grandfather was the song "Always on my mind"'; to Ari Behn, a family friend it was "Trampoline"; to her friend Avicii it was a rearranged version of his song "Wake me up"; and to her idol, Aretha Franklin it was "A natural woman".
Angelina sang "Million miles" at her Norwegian concert in July 2022. She slowed it down quite a lot - which to me emphasised the emotion - and it had a very gut-wrenching end. Here is a link to the 10 July 2022 performance: th-cam.com/video/clH0PC4PEPQ/w-d-xo.html
Great, thanks! In the comment from AJPlaylists below it seems to indicated that another recording was made for the 'official video'. I was thinking it was Stargate's recording, originally released as a lyric video (with artwork by Mery Zamani and Angelina!) It would be great if you wanted to listen to that one because, of course, my ear is not as good as yours. There is a print interview (someone help me out with the credit) in which she says she was crying while singing in the recording booth for that first recording. I always thought they used it again for the 'official video'. Seems like you could tell if they're the same or not. Really appreciate your reactions, thanks again!
No, I did not want to indicate that, I even to the contrary explicitly wrote in the first sentence about the Stargate production, that "I assume that is the audio on the music video". When I later wrote that she did the music video with Republic, I meant only the visuals.
I like the way you evaluate her singing from a musical standpoint and the technique of her voice.
The words squeeze my heart ❤️🩹 so hard because I lost my mom in death and just like she lost her grandpa and it is devastating to lose somebody that you would love that much.💔 You totally hear the pain in her voice but you don’t mention that, I don’t think at least not yet.🤷🏼♀️
Have you seen how many songs SHE sings WITH this mic? of course It works for her!!
You might like to listen this version as well: th-cam.com/video/x9dVG5Pgq9o/w-d-xo.html It is the version she sang during her latest concert. It is quite a bit slower than the ones you listened to now also the cry at the end is more piercing and desperate. If you like to do more comparisons, let me know which song and I’ll be happy to set you up with nice versions to compare :-)
This is indeed an original and yes it is very well written and composed song and I understand your Adele association. Adele is a big inspiration and I imagine Angelina would be pleased with your comment :-) I love all the technical details about the recording: keep them coming! I find it interesting how you can hear the difference between her moving away and her being away from the microphone to begin with.
She wrote this song to deal with the loss of her second grandfather. She also said it is for anybody who has lost a lost one. It is a sad and comforting song. Sad about the loss (you’re in my tears) being alone (you’re not here to hold my hand) and the emptiness (empty bubble). Comforting that she’ll never be alone and never alone to fight. During the concert she emphasized the comforting part.
The difference between the two recordings to me is the way you experience the story. In the live studio version (meaning it was a one take recording) you can feel the emotion of the song more. In the video version you can see the story more. There is even a third animated and lyrics version where you watch and read the story. I agree that her runs are tasteful. I think she is focused on telling the story of the song and uses her vocal toolbox for that purpose. She can do wild acrobatics with her voice, blast high and low and much more but never seems to do that just for the heck of it.
That was a wonderful description of the difference between the two versions!
Twice the delight. Thanks!
My absolute favourite track from Angelina, such a wonderful song and a true classic in the making.
Great reaction, your insights are very educational as well!
I really enjoy your reactions; you must do a reaction to one of her recent live performances of Million Miles, and the one at her July 10th concert would probably be best - some thought it almost a different song she slowed it down so much (to great effect)
There’s one more you need to watch: the animated lyric with painting by her and her grandmother. Also, if you notice, they have had her use that old fashioned mike every time she’s doing a studio take. They like the way it picks up every nuance of her voice which, of course, they don’t try to perfect or change in any way.
I really love the video! Gets me every time. Love your reaction too!
Uncle Michael and sister Juliette playing the parts of Grandfather and young Angie
Hey Jess, her live version has a belt that is just out of this world. The live version is from her Norway concert series July 10, 2022. Check it out. I believe this was a poem Angelina wrote after her grandfather died.
Beautiful ❤️❤️
Love the reaction. Thanks
I did wonderful tribute to your grandfather passed away they were very close so it’s very intimate and personal to her
Great reaction, liked the comparison. This was produced by Stargate (who have worked with Sam Smith, Beyoncé and others) before she signed with Republic, although they did release it. I believe they also produced 7th Heaven.
❤️ Angie ❤️
Great reactions 😊 🫂
Great reaction.
Trivia: Angelina's little sister, Juliette, costars in this video. Juliette also costars with AJ in the music videos "Valerie" and "Suspicious Minds".
She wrote this song after her grandfather died, you may see the official video there you can even see the picture of grandfather on the wall.
I'm surprised you didn't include the actual live performance form Norway this summer. Great reaction, though, although I could do without the 'like' every 10 words. 😎
A more interesting comparison might be the studio version and one of AJ's performances earlier this year in Norway. IMO the live performances -- with band, and slowed waaayy down -- make Million Miles into a new song.
Watch the summer concert version…she slowed it down and it is otherworldly! These versions I thought could not be improved upon. And the band is perfect.
In the music video, the one thing I didn't like was the way they layered her voice, especially between the last belt and the final phrase. Also, there was another part where she was belting and when she stopped, they pasted in the beginning of the next phrase. Even AJ can't take a breath that fast to start a new phrase.
Such an important song and message for all especially Gen Z
Good point about the comments section on her videos, only difference is you do read comments and I don't think she does.
I try and keep up but they flowwww sometimes lol I could imagine she gets waaaay more than I do as well 😂 but I appreciate this 🙏
Jesse tribute to her grandfather who passed away it was very close to that see you in my tears I know you’re not here but I know you can see me all the room million miles apart
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Brother , well done! If your looking to continue to compare AJ to AJ there are great opportunities with the concerts from this past summer, most of the songs were previously recorded when AJ was younger. I think the comparison format is a bingo.
Side note: "The Young Women of "the Warning" have dropped so much of their live concerts
(all over North America) over the past 12 months. You should do a live show reviewing one of their whole sets ( around 1 hr long). I know you would get a big audience, if promoted.
I believe"The Warning" will win the 2023 best new artist Grammy and "Angelina" will win the 2024 Best new Artist!
Look forward to you next review!
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Family home in Norway Oslo the little girls sister
This is a tribute to her grandfather who passed away they were very close I see you in my tears I can’t see you but I know you’re here spiritual connection
Both these performances are great, but I like the official video a little better because of the instrumental arrangement. I like the synth accents behind the chorus particularly well; they sound like water drops to me.What in the world, Angelina? How can you be so good? Another of my favorite reactors, Lolli Wren of The Fairy Voice Mother, did a recent cover of 15 Step from Radiohead. She did all the vocals and production herself. Her voice is super-unique and has a lot of depth. I think you'd dig it. Here's a link: th-cam.com/video/4M687ImCu6o/w-d-xo.html
Concerning what you were saying in the 16th minute of the video about recording companies messing up the artist's sound with too much production, the artist I see today where that is most true is Chris Stapleton. I have not heard a live performance yet that I didn't love. But, after hearing any live performance, the studio versions all sound dead. I'm trying to remember whether or not I have watched you react to any Chris Stapleton videos, but can't remember at the moment. If not, you really should. If you want comparisons to do, I would love to hear your technical breakdown as to what they are or are not doing in the studio versions that them sound so badly when compared to any of his live versions of the same song. And, every song his does is good, so I don't even have to name a song, just pick any.
Thank you very much for the Angelina Jordan reaction and analysis. I really get a lot out of your videos and appreciate the insight. Have a great day.
You are the first person to show this video with her with her grandfather. I think that’s who that is, maybe it’s someone else but I’ve been hearing that she wrote this song for her grandfather.🥰
She lost her grandfather and this is for him. The I'll never regret what i do is because he told her to be true to herself and she'll never regret what she does.
th-cam.com/video/joKQeVbThzE/w-d-xo.html This one is live in concert a bit slower with more of the twist that only she could pull off. Enjoy!
Look after you Jesse..your sparkle is muted today! Appreciate you greatly whatever the state of your sparkle though..xx
Yep, among other skills, Angelina has exquisite taste in what sounds good. This song is on top of the heap with other greats.
I wonder if the location may be a vacant house. It looks staged for the interior shots. The fireplace setting etc.
The house is typical ranch style and yard is unkept with browned out grass. Maybe drought water restriction? I suppose they could have purchased or rented that routine house in a typical LA area neighborhood. But doubt they would use their own home for a video.
It might be interesting to find the location by some sleuthing.
Pleeeease react to Diana Ankudinova - Can’t help falling in love (she did it in a minor key), Wicked Game or Rechenka. You’ll be stunned by her vocal ability at her age. She was 14 when she did Rechenka.
Keep in mind some of us watch her multiple times. We comment somewhat often multiple times as well, but can only like each one once. Reaction videos, seeing others to share the experience of her with, steals a lot of her views and comments as well, often reactions can spark more interesting conversations. I have to make myself watch her videos at least once a day, even leave them going when I go for a smoke or something. But I prefer reactions since I've seen them a lot and a fresh reaction adds a bit, and you make me see things and think of things I didn't before.
But If I've seen suspicious minds 50 times on her channel, only got to like once, and commented 3 times already, I don't want to just speak for the sake of it and be too ridiculous as well. Fending off trolls and inappropriate comments, or finding interesting conversations in there is a way I add more comments to her stuff, or same goes for her best reactors.
But we should all sign up for Spotify and favorite and listen to her stuff, it's free and easy, we should all visit her official pages and watch to the end, like and comment at least once on as many videos as we can. She still doesn't have enough exposure until big money gets the green light to push her on people. As a kid she even has to deal with men's insecurities about following a young woman, and everyone's preconceived notions of a kid, everyone that needs someone to be confirmed great by large numbers and sales to consider them great. But hey, we try, thanks for spreading the algorithm message, and we also can all take solace in the near fact she is going to be a behemoth of a star, success is only a matter of to what degree with her going forward, she will be fine quickly when her team says go and her Republic album drops, maybe even the top artist in the world right away or within a few albums, that is possible.
But what I wanted to make clearer, was that you are a great reactor, watching you clearly fall deeply in love lately is a pleasure, she will widdle down a ton of folk just like you and us, and that will be a momentum thing, the bigger she gets, the more 'permission' people have to hear her out properly, the more she gains more fans even quicker. It is simply a matter of time. Voice is too beautiful, talent too versatile and phenomenal, young and beautiful, a real artist. Zero question. What you are doing, what we are doing, our part algorithm wise, well it's important and appreciated for her to get off to a quicker start when it's go time, she deserves to know she made it overnight.
I don’t blame you for being uncomfortable with the emotional part. It is devastating to lose someone that you love as desperately as she obviously loved this person.
I lost my Momma last year and I am not recuperated yet.
If you think these 2 videos are stunning you should listen, if you haven't already, to the live version she did in Kongsberg. Best one. I was there. I allora suggest you check another AJ'S originals: What is life. The acoustic version .bye.
To your point about views/comments ratio. I think the general impression of "stars" channels is that they create the channels so they can put stuff out there, like, of course, Angelina's videos. We get stuff we like, and they get a lot of publicity. As far as the comments go, do we really believe that anyone reads them? I don't think so. I've left comments on some "stars" sites and I never receive a response. It doesn't have to be a reply, just a thumbs up would be nice. That's never happened to me, but once, and that was another commentor.
Yeah I guess that makes it tough. I could imagine it being overwhelming, but like you say even a thumbs up or a heart would go a long ways. I can say, however, I do understand that the volume thing can be overwhelming, but there’s gotta be some give and take.
Anyhow, I appreciate the insight and personal experience, and of course the support 🙏
The little girl is sister 12 now
She wrote this for her grandfather
You may react to Morissette new Bruno Mars medley.
This is her 4th original song. You played 2 of the 3 versions. There is an older version, perhaps before she signed with Republic, done with (clever) graphics, Angelina's and her grandmother's art, etc. Worth viewing. That said, she did versions in her concerts in Norway a few months ago which show the vocal maturity she is achieving so quickly. Kongsberg - th-cam.com/video/joKQeVbThzE/w-d-xo.html and at Sandefjord - th-cam.com/video/yq5KAztslWw/w-d-xo.html
Angelina has owned a Neumann TLM-102 mike since she was 12 years old. It was a huge improvement to the karaoke mike she was previously using. She might have upgraded to a TLM-103 now, so some say, but she has been using that large retro studio mike for most of her recent recordings.
Here is the most recent live Angelina Performance of Million Miles - which is even better than the versions you reacted to - she takes it to the next level: th-cam.com/video/OkXs2lPW6SU/w-d-xo.html
You should react to usher & beyonce bad girl love performance, & beyonce & Bruno Mars Super Bowl performance🔥🔥🔥
Jesse, AJ is one of the two best female vocalists on the planet. The other is Sohyang -- you have to check her out. Start with Bridge Over Troubled Water: th-cam.com/video/C6iHh4yBxCo/w-d-xo.html. However, beware -- it's another rabbit hole. Sohyang crosses over with AJ on Whitney covers as well, so many interesting points of comparison. Of course, AJ is an alto, while Sohyang can belt a g-flat 5 with little effort.
Rob Christie has won two Grammies for production. So anything else than a proper recording that doesnt kill the nuances would be quite the disappointment in my opinion.
Regarding the comment count - I suppose it just simply doesnt feel rewarding to comment when the creator never reacts and probably never reads it. So reaction channels are prone to receive more comments than the artist.
Please react to morissette amon Bruno Mars evolution Medley plsss..