For those who are wondering why i wasn't wearing earphones, well, i got so excited about reacting to Bang Bang, that i dropped one ear plug into my cup of coffee just as i was about to start. This reaction cost me $200 but tell me it wasn't worth it :)
Geez! Sorry to hear that.😲 Leave the ear plug/bud out in full sun for about 2 days - and see it works again. Beyond that, follow the instructions from 9Ballr. Keep up the Good Work. Jim/USA
This entire clip is perfect. An absolutely beautiful child with a flower crown and long white dress singing this incredibly gorgeous melancholy song in a divinely inspired voice accompanied by s mournful guitar offering the barest of accompaniments . She looks and sounds like an angel - or a fairy princess. It doesn't look real. It was game over for me when I saw this.
Did you know Angelina's complete name is Angelina Jordan Astar? It is almost prophetic, because she is "a star." Thank you for another excellent reaction. (Patricia, Jerry's wife)
If u watch her on any song she know exactly when an instrument is suppose to come in . Because she arranged the music .they even have tell people they are not doing it rite and tells them how she wants it.
Great reaction to this awesome performance by Angelina! It's funny how the lyrics start "I was 5 and he was 6" and then you realize that's an 8 year old child singing it.
I've listened to this video at least 30-40 times and she still puts me in tears. Remember she isn't just a singer she is also an arranger. I'm guessing it was her idea to have just a guitar player. Angelina likes the subdued feel of a single instrument accompaniment. This competition was over after she sang her audition. The final nail was driven in by her abilities to sing another Billie Holiday song, ' I'm A Fool To Want You' after she sang this song which with out bending time/space, or tearing it up. Sometimes I am at a loss for words to describe what I think happens when she creates. I know what I feel when I hear her do things with a song. So I say let's acknowledge genius and enjoy it.
A couple unrelated comments: This performance is just haunting. A perfect marriage of Angelina’s voice, music, and lyrics. How a seven year old can express melancholy better than Cher or Nancy Sinatra is hard to figure, but there it is. I loved this song for 50 years from the first time I heard it in the sixties. Angelina’s version is my favorite. (This happens very often.) Show me another child singer who understands that her understated delivery can be way more powerful than trying to show off her vocal range. Angelina draws in the audience at the first notes. A seven year old has them in the palm of her hand. You can hear a pin drop during her performances. Finally, Soul-a suggestion: don’t say “this is my favorite Angelina song”. You know why.
"That's got to be my favorite" is something you are going to say numerous times along your Angelina Jordan journey. Get used to it. :-) Thanks for the interesting reaction.
@@alonsotorres9173 I was just randomly going places on TH-cam when i found Norway's got talent and saw little miss Jordan's debut, i clicked and well, that was in 2014 and I'm still clicking today ! I start and end my workday listening to this beautifully relaxing voice ! Go Angelina!!!!
@@petesahli3967 we seem to have had a similar experience when we first heard this amazing young lady perform. I don't know what it is about her voice that is so captivating but I haven't been able to go one day without listening to her sing. I am looking so forward to what she does now that she signed with Republic Records. I feel like a proud grandfather with tears on my face after every performance. Yes, go Angelina is right!
@@alonsotorres9173 just so you know, i was born in 1960 and to this date have seven grandkids and number eight under construction! Ive heard many different styles of music, my parents....country..the king Johnny cash and the queen Tammy wynette, gentlemen jim reeves, the statler brothers.... and many more! ..i also have eight other brothers and sisters ahead of me ! So i was thankfully exposed to a wide range of music! Its so nice and a blessing to have found this young future superstar! By the way, i found her in 2014 just going from video to video and ..well, you know!! Go Angelina!!!!!
One of my favorite things about this one is how poised she is up on that stand. Just like you said, she stands there with a straight face and delivers this classic song, exactly as I think it should be done. It's almost stoic, and without emotion. Angelina is so good at conveying emotion that she is even good at conveying the lack of emotion... which is so perfect for this song IMO. I look forward to you jumping ahead to some of the older Angelina. I suggest not skipping 10 though... 10 was a strong year. ...and I am dropping this headline in all my comments in the last couple days to get the news out there... *Angelina has signed as the "highest priority new artist" with Republic Records!!*
Hey Rusty I believe it's a good choice. Republic represents a lot of great artists. The only negative is the last post on their facebook page was almost 3 months ago. Hope they know if they mess with her we are coming after them. Hahahahahah
@@kevingood4644 I am excited about it. It was just announced a couple days ago, but I have known about it for a while now, so I have had some time to think about it. I really think it is a great move for her. When you read the stuff that Michael (her uncle/manager) says in the release article, it gives some comfort that he (and the rest of her family) are still being very vigilant about protecting her. I don't know any of the specifics of Angelina's contract, but I have read some really good things about Republic... like allowing Taylor Swift to maintain rights to all her stuff. ....but on the other hand I see how much Ariana changed over the last few years.... with most of her videos being shot in her underwear, and very commercialized messages in her songs. It is entirely possible that all of this was Ariana's vision, and not the work of people trying to make it more marketable. It is a hard fact of the industry that there is always a push and pull between the artists with a creative vision and the money people with a financial vision. Just based on the work I have seen from other Republic artists, it seems as though they allow that push-pull to lean toward the artist, so I am very hopeful that Angelina will maintain _her_ vision however she sees it. Nobody knows how that vision will evolve as she goes through her teens, but we are all about to find out! I for one am super excited to continue following her unfolding story.
As a 54 year man! When I hear young girl sing painful songs, perceived sensual songs, it can make me feel a bit uncomfortable. But with Angelina I don’t feel like that, I’m just completely immersed..... amazing
I listened to this song million of time since the 70's but when I heard Angelina sang 3 years ago, it was the first time she send chill to my bones and tear to my eyes.
this has to be thee boldest and most courageous song choice for a competition ever and to not only make that choice but to also perform it with such confidence speaks mountains to her strength of character.
I totally agree. She walks out while the song is already in progress, delivers a masterpiece singing barely above a conversational volume, and she's riveting. It's almost like she lifted one little bare foot and stomped it down on the stage, sending reverberations throughout, Hello World, here I am, and I'm not even trying. This was the 2nd song I ever heard her sing (in 2014), and I remember being slack-jawed. And as Mike McDevitt says below, my life changed that day.
@@OnkelPeters Yes.She wouldn't have known what the song was about of course and some wonder why she was singing it but I reckon she just really liked the song, and her family encouraged her.Just as well aye,it was an amazing audition.
"Bang, Bang" was written in 1966 by Sony Bono for his then wife Cher. Her upbeat version was a big hit. Later that same year (seems strange) Nancy Sinatra sang a much slower version accompanied by just a guitar, and she had an even bigger hit. It was then included in "Kill Bill" and became popular again. Angelina is covering Nancy's version. And for me, this little 8 year old performs it best of all. Considering all the times I've listened to her sing it, it still amazes me that she can perform this song at this level. After this performance, there was no doubt that she would win this competition. She ended up getting almost half (46%) of the votes; which left all the other acts to divvy up the remaining 54%. Of course, we know that she nailed "Summertime" also. And A-Star is born (sorry about that, I couldn't resist). As always Soul, your AJ reactions are great. 😊💕
This made me cry, she is just amazing...Tha Angels are watching their Angel Angelina Jordan. Just wait you only have the tips of your toes in the water as far as seeing what she does. Have you heard the story of why she always sings barefoot? Short version...she was six years old and saw a little poor girl selling thing’s, the little girl admired Angelina’s shoes. Angelina took them off and gave them to her and promised she would never wear shoes again when she sang until every child in the world had shoes. She is an incredible Humanitarian, giving to many charities, and she is so very humble. I just love her so much. Please don’t skip too much you might end up missing some pretty amazing things come out of her beautiful voice. Thank you so very much for this Reaction, you are so Genuine. 💫💫
Man thank for this channal I am one of your subscribers and i am from Saudi Arabia. I really love your reactions i feel it comes trully and sencerrlly out of your heart which makes us emotional and realy touches our hearts. thank you trully yours
Her "fluency" with singing in English: In Norway they listen to a lot of American music, and she was listening to Billie Holiday and others from before she was 18 months old. This allowed speech components (phonemes?) to form naturally in her brain, as they do at that young age. She continued to hear a lot of English in song lyrics and probably in TV shows. The show gave her the intonations/accents so she has a natural ease with spoken English, there isn't the usual lilt that many Scandinavians have. As I understand it English as a second language is common in the Scandinavian countries so she heard plenty - here, there, and everywhere.
Soul she makes us all cry from time to time..she's my favourite singer of all time and may I also say I truly love your emotional reaction to our Angel..)) take care ..my advice is not to skip..no no no lol..you'll miss far too many performances that will change your understanding of your musical world..
One of my favorite things about watching you react to Angelina's musical journey is that it reminds me of the first time I heard this young phenom seven years ago and how it shook me to my core. All these years later I still am literally in tears with every performance I hear. Her voice is like a gentle hug to my soul. Thank you for going on this fabulous trip, I look forward to every one of your Angelina reactions.
Really stunning cover version. I think the key is not only the voice, but also the narrative style. By slowing down a song, she is able to give every word its true meaning. This way this (and other) song becomes more a sad story, told by a very young Angelina. I also don't believe Angelina could be covered by other more accomplished (famous) stars - because she just comes across authentic in these covers, and I doubt older, matured singers could give the same impression. Certainly my favourite version of this song, and one of AJs best overall !!
You may be interested to know that Angelina is in the process of signing with Republic records as their number one priority new artist! This is a huge landmark and we all knew it was coming eventually. This label also has Taylor Swift, Shawn Mendes, Ariana grande, Jonas Brothers and more. We hear that she is generally signing on her own terms meaning a good deal of freedom.
I think her family, who have done everything right up too now, would not have let her down. Having been mesmerized by everything I heard her sing anyone connected to the record label would be crazy to try and do anything other than give her 100% support to do whatever she wants. She is perfection and to do anything to alter her would be a career ender for anyone silly enough to try.
I think she will set a new Standard of singing. she will be a Trendsetter and many other singer will follow her. And her Label have to see these Chance. We will see 😍🌄🌅
I am so happy for her. People who do not know her from her U Tube cover songs are in for a real treat. All she needs is one great song with that amazing voice of hers and she will have established first name recognition like ELVIS "Ladies and gentlement, singing for you tonight is the fantastic ANGELINA"
The importance of this performance is that it shows that Angelina produces the sounds that she wants, and has since the first performance of Gloomy Sunday when she reproduced the Sound of Billie Holliday with distinct changes with influences by Ella Fitzgerald. Angelina can sound however she wants, and is only limited by her creativity.
I discovered her about a year ago and love her to bits, I'm 68 and hope to live a long life so that I can follow her career for a long time yet, can't wait for her future performances to see how she develops.
Thanks for your reaction. Something you might have noticed is that Angelina always performs barefoot!!! When Angelina was 6 years old, she met a homeless girl around her age when she was traveling in the Middle East. The girl did not have any shoes, and Angelina says her feet were scarred. Angelina gave the girl her own shoes. Angelina then “vowed never to appear on stage again wearing shoes until all the world’s children had them.” She keeps that promise to this day, as she says that little girl “is always in my heart.” - Angelina said she asked the little girl what her dream was, and the girl responded that she wanted to be a doctor. Angelina told her to “never give up.” In return, the girl told Angelina she would pray for her, and asked her to “remember me.” She might as well sing in a bad cellphone microphone, without a microphone, or to collaborate with professional musicians. She does not need any autotune or digital aids to sing. It is real song in an otherwise polished world. She just sings because it's her passion. Angelina’s videos have received over "over 600 Million views on youtube & over 2 Billion views on Facebook."
Amazingly, her passion for music began at just one-and- a-half years of age when Angelina first saw Whitney Houston on TH-cam performing I Will Always Love You. Whitney - and later Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington - became her first major musical influences.
This multi-talented singing prodigy has also written a successful, illustrated children’s book in her native Norway making Angelina the youngest published author in the country’s history. Today she is 14 years old and has over 126 covers and 3 originals on TH-cam. She has already managed to collaborate with the biggest in the music industry, and is considered to be a future megarstar.The family and herself want to take it easy in the musical development because of her young age. NOTE! Angelina is independent and owns the rights herself. Angelina Jordan INC. She and her family take it easy because of her young age. Angelina wants total ownership over her creativity, without compromise. She / family said no to Disney, among other things. She attends some major foundrising concerts. Rumor has it that she is coming up with her own album this year. Why didn't Angelina Jordan win AGT champions? It's because she refused to sign with "Fremantle" when it came to ownership of the version of the performance of the songs.They told her she wasn't gonna win if she didn't. Well. She didn't win. and how to determine the best talent of a singer, magician or dance group, but I think they were aware of this, but still wanted her to attend to bring as many viewers as possible. Then there was no way she could win. The entire acclaimed music industry knows who she is, and she was invited to sing for Quincy Jones during his 85th birthday at O2 Arena London th-cam.com/video/OMkwoqUNNkE/w-d-xo.html . She has also collaborated with David Foster, Gene Simmons, Alan Walker. In addition to singing at the Nobel Prize concert 8 year old. This is just something from her résumé at 14 years old and the list is much longer. Note! She is also Norway's youngest author with published book 9 years old! (Google translate)
Angelina is a great singer. I pray her parents protect her from the dark side of singing. Angelina is wonderful and I don't want anything to hurt her in any way.
Great reaction, again. If you're going to skip a few years, I suggest Feelin' Good (10 years old), Every time we say goodbye (from July 4 2016), Shield (original, 12 years old) or This is a man's world (12 years old). But seriously, it doesn't matter which one you do, they're all great 🙂
Even though this was only the semi-finals, The Judges, the Contestants, and the audiences, both studio and at home knew the contest was over and they were just going through the motions until she was crowned in the finals the following week!
Another amazing reaction to my favorite singer. Don't be embarrassed by the occasional tear. It is part of experiencing the emotion that she is able to project with her voice. She projects emotion as though she has experienced all the things that lead to her sounding like a much older person's experiences with a voice that matches perfectly. You have rapidly become my favorite reactor. This review and the reaction were well worth the earplug.
Wow, the folks at Republic are on board for the creation of some of the most consummate recording they have ever witnessed--so excited for all involved!!!
👩🏻🎤🎵🌎⭐️🇳🇴❤️ Although her performance of Summertime was truly stunning, this remains my favorite performance by Angelina from Norway's Got Talent. I find it utterly compelling.
I think you are ready for the next stage of Angelina fandom, a good set of headphones. You will feel totally immersed in her voice and want to go back and re-listen to the ones you have already heard.
In the intro to the first song you reviewed, Gloomy Sunday, Angelina says that a woman told her that her singing made her cry. And Angelina innocently told her that she was sorry. You probably thought that was an overly-emotional person who cries at anything. Welcome to her world.
Great reaction. I am looking forward to hearing you continue on your journey into her library of work. She is absolutely worth every moment you commit to these reactions.
Angelina is the queen of understated performances and that is a high compliment. I am always amazed by Angelina’s uncanny ability to fully understand the mature subject matter of the lyrics and then concisely interpret their meaning. The subtle nuances, voice inflection, vibrato, staccato, perfectly sustained notes, the full palate of colors and textures, her incredible vocal range and her hyper awareness of the emotion and soul of the song is unequaled for someone so young. There are 30 and forty something singers that can only dream of doing what comes easily and naturally to Angelina.
Welcome to our world: Speechless and moved to tears every single time. I have never in my life listened to the same song over and over until Angelina. Now I do it almost every night. Pass the Kleenex please.
She signed with the co. Her family made for her. Angelina Jordan inc. So why would she sign with Republic than? She didn't sign with them. She has her own label. So please don't send out misinformation. All her songs are under Angelina Jordan inc.
@@ooshta Check out interview with her uncle and manager from 2 days ago. They just signed with Republic Records. Rusty has also written the same, and he should know. musicnorway.no/news/industry-talk-michael-astar/
Read this article Industry talk: Michael Astar. Published 26th of August. Michael is her uncle and manager and Angelina has signed with Republic Records, it's true
+1 for don't miss her 10yo year. It was huge for her. Some astonishing stuff (yeah I know, what of hers isn't) when she was 10. She really stopped being a 'child' singer when she turned 10.
Soul, It just amazes me how someone so young can understand, feel and interpret the adult subject matter of the lyrics. Seven year old Angelina deftly conveyed the subtle nuances of the songs intended meaning. She delivered an uncanny mature and professional performance that leaves us speechless and spellbound. I’ve listened to several very talented child singers on youtube, but none of them are at Angelina’s level. Not even close. Angelina is a very unique person. She is a profoundly gifted and talented musician. We are witnessing the blossoming of bona fide musical genius.
Thank you, Soul, for another great reaction to Angelina. You have done a few now and I imagine your subscriptions and likes have really taken off. To my mind, you are one of the very best reactors on TH-cam. I guarantee this won't be the only performance by Angelina that will make you cry. I have watched all of her videos dozens if not hundreds of times. I know what's coming, but there are several that still make me cry like a baby. May I recommend that, when you react to her original song "Shield", you use the video from her live TV performance? It's a wonder to behold. Thanks again. I really enjoy your work!
Don't worry, I've lost count of how many times Angelina has made me cry since 2014 !!!. In fact this Angelina is diabolical, she came from another planet !!!!!. I love her so much and everything she does and sings, I lost count !!!!. I let life run like that !!!!
What's truly amazing is that her grandmother realized she had to ability to absorb music vocals at 1-1/2 years of age. And then to really let her explore the classic artists like Billie Holiday and Whitney Houston, to name but a few.
I have watched a ton of Angelina reactions and you Sir are my favorite. Can't wait for you to see more from her as she just continues to amaze us. My family thinks I am nuts but to me she has the best voice I have ever heard and she keeps getting better. You are in for quite the treat as you continue to listen to her music.
I always love your reactions to Angel-ina! I would love for you to react to her version of Queens the show must go on...the song feeling good 👍 your reactions are so insightful and just wonderful to see someone love this Angel as much as her fan families...more! Thank. You!
For those who are wondering why i wasn't wearing earphones, well, i got so excited about reacting to Bang Bang, that i dropped one ear plug into my cup of coffee just as i was about to start. This reaction cost me $200 but tell me it wasn't worth it :)
😂😂😂😂😂😂
This is the best reaction channel 😂
Im sorry to hear. Ruining a good cup of coffee like that really sucks.
You need to make a checklist in preparation for listening to Angelina. I'll start you off:
1. Heart medication nearby.
2. Coffee at a safe distance.
Geez! Sorry to hear that.😲 Leave the ear plug/bud out in full sun for about 2 days - and see it works again. Beyond that, follow the instructions from 9Ballr.
Keep up the Good Work. Jim/USA
@@9Ballr add not constantly stopping the video lol
This girl is my favorite ever singer , I cant believe a little baby can sings songs that make an old geezer like me CRY!
I never heard such a interpretation in my life, she sings soft and the same time intense and low with vibrato !!! Amazing
You said it... Unbelievable!!!
This entire clip is perfect. An absolutely beautiful child with a flower crown and long white dress singing this incredibly gorgeous melancholy song in a divinely inspired voice accompanied by s mournful guitar offering the barest of accompaniments . She looks and sounds like an angel - or a fairy princess. It doesn't look real. It was game over for me when I saw this.
I have heard many people do this song, and have never heard anyone do it as good as our little barefoot angel.
Did you know Angelina's complete name is Angelina Jordan Astar? It is almost prophetic, because she is "a star." Thank you for another excellent reaction. (Patricia, Jerry's wife)
If u watch her on any song she know exactly when an instrument is suppose to come in . Because she arranged the music .they even have tell people they are not doing it rite and tells them how she wants it.
Great reaction to this awesome performance by Angelina! It's funny how the lyrics start "I was 5 and he was 6" and then you realize that's an 8 year old child singing it.
Super great reaction, AND Angelina and family signed contract with Republic Records...Yea!
Hahaha I get a kick out of people that say this is my favorite until the next new favorite😂😂😉😏
Ах. как это красиво! Браво, Ангел)))Уррррррааааааа! спасибо
I've listened to this video at least 30-40 times and she still puts me in tears. Remember she isn't just a singer she is also an arranger. I'm guessing it was her idea to have just a guitar player. Angelina likes the subdued feel of a single instrument accompaniment. This competition was over after she sang her audition. The final nail was driven in by her abilities to sing another Billie Holiday song, ' I'm A Fool To Want You' after she sang this song which with out bending time/space, or tearing it up. Sometimes I am at a loss for words to describe what I think happens when she creates. I know what I feel when I hear her do things with a song. So I say let's acknowledge genius and enjoy it.
You’re the first to comment on the visual aspect of the performance....she does look like an angel.
She doesn't LOOK like an angel..
Angelina IS without a doubt an ANGEL.
she is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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A couple unrelated comments:
This performance is just haunting. A perfect marriage of Angelina’s voice, music, and lyrics. How a seven year old can express melancholy better than Cher or Nancy Sinatra is hard to figure, but there it is.
I loved this song for 50 years from the first time I heard it in the sixties. Angelina’s version is my favorite. (This happens very often.)
Show me another child singer who understands that her understated delivery can be way more powerful than trying to show off her vocal range. Angelina draws in the audience at the first notes. A seven year old has them in the palm of her hand. You can hear a pin drop during her performances.
Finally, Soul-a suggestion: don’t say “this is my favorite Angelina song”. You know why.
I totally agree it’s the best version!
She is a prodigy. She is a genius. One of a billion I think.
CLEAR!!!! I warned you to have the paramedics on hand before you listen to this.
She almost sings Acapella. All the others have a back track but she always brings her own accompaniment.
She was sent to all of us from heaven.
Angelina’s pitch is impeccably perfect.
"That's got to be my favorite" is something you are going to say numerous times along your Angelina Jordan journey. Get used to it. :-) Thanks for the interesting reaction.
This was my introduction to Angelina some 4 years ago. My life changed that day.
Seven years ago I clicked on her audition for Norway's got talent....life altered.
@@alonsotorres9173 I was just randomly going places on TH-cam when i found Norway's got talent and saw little miss Jordan's debut, i clicked and well, that was in 2014 and I'm still clicking today ! I start and end my workday listening to this beautifully relaxing voice ! Go Angelina!!!!
@@petesahli3967 we seem to have had a similar experience when we first heard this amazing young lady perform. I don't know what it is about her voice that is so captivating but I haven't been able to go one day without listening to her sing. I am looking so forward to what she does now that she signed with Republic Records. I feel like a proud grandfather with tears on my face after every performance. Yes, go Angelina is right!
@@alonsotorres9173 just so you know, i was born in 1960 and to this date have seven grandkids and number eight under construction! Ive heard many different styles of music, my parents....country..the king Johnny cash and the queen Tammy wynette, gentlemen jim reeves, the statler brothers.... and many more! ..i also have eight other brothers and sisters ahead of me ! So i was thankfully exposed to a wide range of music! Its so nice and a blessing to have found this young future superstar! By the way, i found her in 2014 just going from video to video and ..well, you know!! Go Angelina!!!!!
I live in norway, so i remember when she won norway got talent.
She has Come so far.
I am proud of her
One of my favorite things about this one is how poised she is up on that stand. Just like you said, she stands there with a straight face and delivers this classic song, exactly as I think it should be done. It's almost stoic, and without emotion. Angelina is so good at conveying emotion that she is even good at conveying the lack of emotion... which is so perfect for this song IMO. I look forward to you jumping ahead to some of the older Angelina. I suggest not skipping 10 though... 10 was a strong year.
...and I am dropping this headline in all my comments in the last couple days to get the news out there... *Angelina has signed as the "highest priority new artist" with Republic Records!!*
Republic Records has Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, the Jonas Brothers, and Stevie Wonder to name a few. Hopefully this means a new album soon.
Hey Rusty I believe it's a good choice. Republic represents a lot of great artists.
The only negative is the last post on their facebook page was almost 3 months ago.
Hope they know if they mess with her we are coming after them. Hahahahahah
How do you feel about her signing Rusty?
@@kevingood4644 I am excited about it. It was just announced a couple days ago, but I have known about it for a while now, so I have had some time to think about it. I really think it is a great move for her. When you read the stuff that Michael (her uncle/manager) says in the release article, it gives some comfort that he (and the rest of her family) are still being very vigilant about protecting her. I don't know any of the specifics of Angelina's contract, but I have read some really good things about Republic... like allowing Taylor Swift to maintain rights to all her stuff.
....but on the other hand I see how much Ariana changed over the last few years.... with most of her videos being shot in her underwear, and very commercialized messages in her songs. It is entirely possible that all of this was Ariana's vision, and not the work of people trying to make it more marketable.
It is a hard fact of the industry that there is always a push and pull between the artists with a creative vision and the money people with a financial vision. Just based on the work I have seen from other Republic artists, it seems as though they allow that push-pull to lean toward the artist, so I am very hopeful that Angelina will maintain _her_ vision however she sees it. Nobody knows how that vision will evolve as she goes through her teens, but we are all about to find out!
I for one am super excited to continue following her unfolding story.
If Angelina was signed under those terms, it's likely she had a full portfolio to offer.
As a 54 year man! When I hear young girl sing painful songs, perceived sensual songs, it can make me feel a bit uncomfortable. But with Angelina I don’t feel like that, I’m just completely immersed..... amazing
Her choice of songs is what gets me. How many 7 years old would sing those songs? She really is a very old soul. Thank you for your reaction!.
I listened to this song million of time since the 70's but when I heard Angelina sang 3 years ago, it was the first time she send chill to my bones and tear to my eyes.
this has to be thee boldest and most courageous song choice for a competition ever and to not only make that choice but to also perform it with such confidence speaks mountains to her strength of character.
I totally agree. She walks out while the song is already in progress, delivers a masterpiece singing barely above a conversational volume, and she's riveting. It's almost like she lifted one little bare foot and stomped it down on the stage, sending reverberations throughout, Hello World, here I am, and I'm not even trying. This was the 2nd song I ever heard her sing (in 2014), and I remember being slack-jawed. And as Mike McDevitt says below, my life changed that day.
Lyrics wise I find Gloomy Sunday to be an even bolder choice. :)
@@OnkelPeters Yes.She wouldn't have known what the song was about of course and some wonder why she was singing it but I reckon she just really liked the song, and her family encouraged her.Just as well aye,it was an amazing audition.
"Bang, Bang" was written in 1966 by Sony Bono for his then wife Cher. Her upbeat version was a big hit. Later that same year (seems strange) Nancy Sinatra sang a much slower version accompanied by just a guitar, and she had an even bigger hit. It was then included in "Kill Bill" and became popular again. Angelina is covering Nancy's version. And for me, this little 8 year old performs it best of all. Considering all the times I've listened to her sing it, it still amazes me that she can perform this song at this level. After this performance, there was no doubt that she would win this competition. She ended up getting almost half (46%) of the votes; which left all the other acts to divvy up the remaining 54%. Of course, we know that she nailed "Summertime" also. And A-Star is born (sorry about that, I couldn't resist). As always Soul, your AJ reactions are great. 😊💕
Angelina was BORN TO SING, This little girl is a legend in the making. I love your Angelina reactions 💕💕
I've run out of superlatives for Angelina so I will just put in in lowest common denominator style..."Angelina good!" haha! Cheers!
This made me cry, she is just amazing...Tha Angels are watching their Angel Angelina Jordan. Just wait you only have the tips of your toes in the water as far as seeing what she does. Have you heard the story of why she always sings barefoot? Short version...she was six years old and saw a little poor girl selling thing’s, the little girl admired Angelina’s shoes. Angelina took them off and gave them to her and promised she would never wear shoes again when she sang until every child in the world had shoes. She is an incredible Humanitarian, giving to many charities, and she is so very humble. I just love her so much. Please don’t skip too much you might end up missing some pretty amazing things come out of her beautiful voice. Thank you so very much for this Reaction, you are so Genuine. 💫💫
That voice,'nuff said.
It's so funny, she literally brings tears to my eyes every time I hear her. Especially when she was young. She is so amazing
Man thank for this channal
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I really love your reactions i feel it comes trully and sencerrlly out of your heart which makes us emotional and realy touches our hearts.
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Her "fluency" with singing in English: In Norway they listen to a lot of American music, and she was listening to Billie Holiday and others from before she was 18 months old. This allowed speech components (phonemes?) to form naturally in her brain, as they do at that young age. She continued to hear a lot of English in song lyrics and probably in TV shows. The show gave her the intonations/accents so she has a natural ease with spoken English, there isn't the usual lilt that many Scandinavians have. As I understand it English as a second language is common in the Scandinavian countries so she heard plenty - here, there, and everywhere.
Soul she makes us all cry from time to time..she's my favourite singer of all time and may I also say I truly love your emotional reaction to our Angel..)) take care ..my advice is not to skip..no no no lol..you'll miss far too many performances that will change your understanding of your musical world..
One of my favorite things about watching you react to Angelina's musical journey is that it reminds me of the first time I heard this young phenom seven years ago and how it shook me to my core. All these years later I still am literally in tears with every performance I hear. Her voice is like a gentle hug to my soul. Thank you for going on this fabulous trip, I look forward to every one of your Angelina reactions.
Really stunning cover version. I think the key is not only the voice, but also the narrative style. By slowing down a song, she is able to give every word its true meaning. This way this (and other) song becomes more a sad story, told by a very young Angelina. I also don't believe Angelina could be covered by other more accomplished (famous) stars - because she just comes across authentic in these covers, and I doubt older, matured singers could give the same impression. Certainly my favourite version of this song, and one of AJs best overall !!
You may be interested to know that Angelina is in the process of signing with Republic records as their number one priority new artist! This is a huge landmark and we all knew it was coming eventually. This label also has Taylor Swift, Shawn Mendes, Ariana grande, Jonas Brothers and more. We hear that she is generally signing on her own terms meaning a good deal of freedom.
Any record executive who tried to stand in her way, wouldn't last long
I think her family, who have done everything right up too now, would not have let her down. Having been mesmerized by everything I heard her sing anyone connected to the record label would be crazy to try and do anything other than give her 100% support to do whatever she wants. She is perfection and to do anything to alter her would be a career ender for anyone silly enough to try.
I think she will set a new Standard of singing. she will be a Trendsetter and many other singer will follow her. And her Label have to see these Chance. We will see 😍🌄🌅
Kent Nielsen thanks, I had not seen that article.
I am so happy for her. People who do not know her from her U Tube cover songs are in for a real treat. All she needs is one great song with that amazing voice of hers and she will have established first name recognition like ELVIS "Ladies and gentlement, singing for you tonight is the fantastic ANGELINA"
The importance of this performance is that it shows that Angelina produces the sounds that she wants, and has since the first performance of Gloomy Sunday when she reproduced the Sound of Billie Holliday with distinct changes with influences by Ella Fitzgerald. Angelina can sound however she wants, and is only limited by her creativity.
I discovered her about a year ago and love her to bits, I'm 68 and hope to live a long life so that I can follow her career for a long time yet, can't wait for her future performances to see how she develops.
Hello Soul Lavee, Thank you for this reaction
Hi Soul.. Like a Ton of Bricks.... Everytime. .top of the day
More Angelina please!!!Go Angelina!!!!!!
Thanks for your reaction.
Something you might have noticed is that Angelina always performs barefoot!!!
When Angelina was 6 years old, she met a homeless girl around her age when she was traveling in the Middle East. The girl did not have any shoes, and Angelina says her feet were scarred. Angelina gave the girl her own shoes. Angelina then “vowed never to appear on stage again wearing shoes until all the world’s children had them.” She keeps that promise to this day, as she says that little girl “is always in my heart.” - Angelina said she asked the little girl what her dream was, and the girl responded that she wanted to be a doctor. Angelina told her to “never give up.” In return, the girl told Angelina she would pray for her, and asked her to “remember me.”
She might as well sing in a bad cellphone microphone, without a microphone, or to collaborate with professional musicians. She does not need any autotune or digital aids to sing. It is real song in an otherwise polished world. She just sings because it's her passion.
Angelina’s videos have received over "over 600 Million views on youtube & over 2 Billion views on Facebook."
Amazingly, her passion for music began at just one-and- a-half years of age when Angelina first saw Whitney Houston on TH-cam performing I Will Always Love You. Whitney - and later Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington - became her first major musical influences.
This multi-talented singing prodigy has also written a successful, illustrated children’s book in her native Norway making Angelina the youngest published author in the country’s history.
Today she is 14 years old and has over 126 covers and 3 originals on TH-cam. She has already managed to collaborate with the biggest in the music industry, and is considered to be a future megarstar.The family and herself want to take it easy in the musical development because of her young age.
NOTE!
Angelina is independent and owns the rights herself. Angelina Jordan INC. She and her family take it easy because of her young age. Angelina wants total ownership over her creativity, without compromise. She / family said no to Disney, among other things. She attends some major foundrising concerts. Rumor has it that she is coming up with her own album this year.
Why didn't Angelina Jordan win AGT champions?
It's because she refused to sign with "Fremantle" when it came to ownership of the version of the performance of the songs.They told her she wasn't gonna win if she didn't. Well. She didn't win. and how to determine the best talent of a singer, magician or dance group, but I think they were aware of this, but still wanted her to attend to bring as many viewers as possible. Then there was no way she could win.
The entire acclaimed music industry knows who she is, and she was invited to sing for Quincy Jones during his 85th birthday at O2 Arena London th-cam.com/video/OMkwoqUNNkE/w-d-xo.html . She has also collaborated with David Foster, Gene Simmons, Alan Walker. In addition to singing at the Nobel Prize concert 8 year old. This is just something from her résumé at 14 years old and the list is much longer.
Note! She is also Norway's youngest author with published book 9 years old!
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I read today that Angelina signed a record deal with Republic Records and she will be their highest priority new artist.
What I think is that the contrast of the lyrics and her innocence is just crawling into me and mess me up
It's haunting that little girl singing with that straight face and expression.
Check out “at last” and “ I would rather go blind” as well as everything she does.
Hiya Soul....for someone so young, she has ALOT of talent! Amazing voice...:)
Good to see you my friend!!
Angelina is a great singer. I pray her parents protect her from the dark side of singing. Angelina is wonderful and I don't want anything to hurt her in any way.
Each and every time Angelina is as a surprise extra Christmas gift you were not expecting!!
You have to hear everything she sings, it's all so so very good.
Thanks for continuing with the Angelina story.
Take care.
Thanks again Soul for a great reaction to my favorite singer. Angelina was born to sing, period. Thumbs up.
It never ceases to amaze me how Angelina can enter into our emotional core, & wake up feelings, old & new 💗💗💗
I’ve been waiting for this one! I love how she sings this - can’t wait to watch!
Her uncle just announced that she has signed a record contract with Republic Records. This is huge.
Great reaction, again. If you're going to skip a few years, I suggest Feelin' Good (10 years old), Every time we say goodbye (from July 4 2016), Shield (original, 12 years old) or This is a man's world (12 years old). But seriously, it doesn't matter which one you do, they're all great 🙂
Even though this was only the semi-finals, The Judges, the Contestants, and the audiences, both studio and at home knew the contest was over and they were just going through the motions until she was crowned in the finals the following week!
Best reaction ever 😊😆
Another amazing reaction to my favorite singer. Don't be embarrassed by the occasional tear. It is part of experiencing the emotion that she is able to project with her voice. She projects emotion as though she has experienced all the things that lead to her sounding like a much older person's experiences with a voice that matches perfectly. You have rapidly become my favorite reactor. This review and the reaction were well worth the earplug.
Wow, the folks at Republic are on board for the creation of some of the most consummate recording they have ever witnessed--so excited for all involved!!!
👩🏻🎤🎵🌎⭐️🇳🇴❤️ Although her performance of Summertime was truly stunning, this remains my favorite performance by Angelina from Norway's Got Talent. I find it utterly compelling.
I think you are ready for the next stage of Angelina fandom, a good set of headphones.
You will feel totally immersed in her voice and want to go back and re-listen to the ones you have already heard.
love your reaction sir BANG! BANG! she got you again and always will ,, only about 100 to go
fc nelson...+130 and originals. Some 3 years to go. With one reacton every weak! Then the fun to watch is not included. Like cute factor at 1,5 years.
Fly me to the moon angelina crazy
In the intro to the first song you reviewed, Gloomy Sunday, Angelina says that a woman told her that her singing made her cry. And Angelina innocently told her that she was sorry. You probably thought that was an overly-emotional person who cries at anything. Welcome to her world.
Great reaction. I am looking forward to hearing you continue on your journey into her library of work. She is absolutely worth every moment you commit to these reactions.
Angelina is the queen of understated performances and that is a high compliment. I am always amazed by Angelina’s uncanny ability to fully understand the mature subject matter of the lyrics and then concisely interpret their meaning. The subtle nuances, voice inflection, vibrato, staccato, perfectly sustained notes, the full palate of colors and textures, her incredible vocal range and her hyper awareness of the emotion and soul of the song is unequaled for someone so young. There are 30 and forty something singers that can only dream of doing what comes easily and naturally to Angelina.
Welcome to our world: Speechless and moved to tears every single time. I have never in my life listened to the same song over and over until Angelina. Now I do it almost every night. Pass the Kleenex please.
Angelina Jordan - A Million Years Ago.
She has now signed with Republic recording. Home of Taylor, Grande, etc.
She signed with the co. Her family made for her. Angelina Jordan inc. So why would she sign with Republic than? She didn't sign with them. She has her own label. So please don't send out misinformation. All her songs are under Angelina Jordan inc.
@@ooshta Check out interview with her uncle and manager from 2 days ago. They just signed with Republic Records.
Rusty has also written the same, and he should know.
musicnorway.no/news/industry-talk-michael-astar/
My Time perhaps, one of us is wrong?
Read this article Industry talk: Michael Astar. Published 26th of August. Michael is her uncle and manager and Angelina has signed with Republic Records, it's true
awarland65 Thanks, I got the info from an Astar quote so... fools rush in as they say.
Angelina just sang Nancy Sinatra 2.0 at 8 years old sorry to hear about your earphones at least you didn't need your heart medicine
Nailed it again Soul....the journey gets better and better....keep going....Don't skip to much because there are so many great songs going forward.
Take a listen to the lyrics as well. She sings: I was five and he was six... I mean it is like she sings about her current past...
+1 for don't miss her 10yo year. It was huge for her. Some astonishing stuff (yeah I know, what of hers isn't) when she was 10. She really stopped being a 'child' singer when she turned 10.
Soul, It just amazes me how someone so young can understand, feel and interpret the adult subject matter of the lyrics. Seven year old Angelina deftly conveyed the subtle nuances of the songs intended meaning. She delivered an uncanny mature and professional performance that leaves us speechless and spellbound.
I’ve listened to several very talented child singers on youtube, but none of them are at Angelina’s level. Not even close. Angelina is a very unique person. She is a profoundly gifted and talented musician. We are witnessing the blossoming of bona fide musical genius.
Thank you, Soul, for another great reaction to Angelina. You have done a few now and I imagine your subscriptions and likes have really taken off. To my mind, you are one of the very best reactors on TH-cam. I guarantee this won't be the only performance by Angelina that will make you cry. I have watched all of her videos dozens if not hundreds of times. I know what's coming, but there are several that still make me cry like a baby. May I recommend that, when you react to her original song "Shield", you use the video from her live TV performance? It's a wonder to behold. Thanks again. I really enjoy your work!
Loved your reaction. This Angel with an angelic,velvety and soulful voice hypnotized me and everyone. It even cost you your earphone 😅. What a moment.
When you react to Angelina's " It's a Man's World ", I recommend an ambulance waiting outside....don't want to lose your valuable insights.
Adorei...ambulance? 👏👏👏👏🤣🤣🤣
The one that dropped my jaw to the floor was her version of screamin jay hawkins "I put a spell on you"
Your reactions are priceless.
Don't worry, I've lost count of how many times Angelina has made me cry since 2014 !!!. In fact this Angelina is diabolical, she came from another planet !!!!!. I love her so much and everything she does and sings, I lost count !!!!. I let life run like that !!!!
What's truly amazing is that her grandmother realized she had to ability to absorb music vocals
at 1-1/2 years of age. And then to really let her explore the classic artists like Billie Holiday
and Whitney Houston, to name but a few.
I have watched a ton of Angelina reactions and you Sir are my favorite. Can't wait for you to see more from her as she just continues to amaze us. My family thinks I am nuts but to me she has the best voice I have ever heard and she keeps getting better. You are in for quite the treat as you continue to listen to her music.
I always love your reactions to Angel-ina! I would love for you to react to her version of Queens the show must go on...the song feeling good 👍 your reactions are so insightful and just wonderful to see someone love this Angel as much as her fan families...more! Thank. You!
Autumn Leaves 🙏❤
I still laugh at the irony of an 8 yr old reminiscing of when she was 5.
She sang that superbly, but I got a strong impression that she didn't like the words.
Soul LaVee, Your Reaction is extraordinary, and Angelina is inspirational and perfect.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️her voice...... priceless...... your reaction ....,.. priceless.........
She is absolutely captivating💗
She’s fantastic singing I PUT A SPELL ON YOU.
Please do a reaction on Angelina Jordan cover song of Autumn leaves since we are getting to in to that Season thank you Soul LaVee. Smile.
Hahahah finally you do this one @soul 😂😂
Great reaction.
Follow Rusty Shackleford's lead on whats next
Love your reaction. You describe so well how we experience Angelina.
Angelina at her best. "What a difference a day makes" 8yrs old. Outdoor concert in Norway.
Listen "what a difference a day make". i loved your reactions. Kisses from Brazil.