The most remarkable vocalist of this era Angelina Jordan's performances are indeed a spectacle of elegance and grace. Her appearances on various stages, including the prestigious America's Got Talent: The Champions, have showcased her exceptional vocal talent and artistic presence. Dressed in stunning attire, she brings a level of sophistication to her performances that resonates with audiences worldwide. Her rendition of classics like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "I Have Nothing" has been met with standing ovations, reflecting her status as the most remarkable vocalist of this era.
I always liked your reactions to AJ. I was surprised you walked away from her for so long. She has done sooo much since your last reaction. Would love to hear you catch up
I agree with you Christi. Angelina’s jazzy vocal style and back phrasing is what makes her unique. If she tried to change her vocal style just to try to be more commercial or contemporary than she wouldn’t be herself. She can still use that style in more pop type songs. I don’t think that would hold her back from popularity. To become more mainstream I think it’s a matter of promotion and exposure which has really been lacking. Even then with today’s highly competitive music industry there are still no guarantees but I still think she needs to stay true to herself.
ANGELINA JORDAN LIVE IN LOS ANGELES Angelina will debut NEW music at her September 20th concert, at the Alex Theatre, in Glendale, California. "Ticketmaster" 😀😃🤩
If you take the time to read this you will truly understand that AJ is the most extraordinary storyteller of our lifetime. Unchained Melody Nobel Peace Prize Dec. 2023 Unchained Melody (AJ, at the age of 17 performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony December 2023 in Oslo, Norway) I watched as Angelina Jordan stepped onto the stage, her presence commanding attention. The room hushed, anticipation hanging in the air like a delicate thread. She stood there, a young girl with an old soul, ready to weave magic with her voice. As the first notes of "Unchained Melody" filled the room, time seemed to slow. Angelina's voice wrapped around each word, infusing them with a depth that transcended mere lyrics. It was as though the song had been written for her, and her alone. The audience held its breath as she sang. Her voice soared, reaching heights that touched the heavens. The pain and longing in her eyes mirrored the emotions in the song-the heartache, the yearning. It was more than a performance; it was a revelation. The chorus came, and Angelina's voice swelled, filling every corner of the room. " Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered, hungered for your touch," she sang, and suddenly, we all felt the real meaning of the words. The magic in her performance was like nothing we had ever experienced in our lives. The lyrics came alive and had meaning as they flowed through us. In that moment, Angelina Jordan became a vessel for something greater-an embodiment of love itself. Her voice carried us beyond our own pain and loneliness. We felt connected-to her, to each other, to something intangible yet profound. As she held that final note, time snapped back into place. The applause erupted-a thunderous acknowledgment of what we had just witnessed. But it wasn't just applause; it was gratitude-for allowing us to glimpse love and longing through Angelina's eyes. And so, we stood there, hearts full, tears in our eyes. Angelina Jordan had given us something rare-a reminder that love exists even in our brokenness. And for those few minutes, we believed it with every fiber of our being.
Larry, is that one of your best ones or The Best? 🙏👏. I have tears in my eyes by reading it. Making me almost feel having been there too. Thanks, my Angel friend
Don't mind the negatives: your reactions are great and very insightful and it is impossible to please everybody. You're being you and that is how if should be❤ Thanks!
Sorry in missing your live this morning, Christi. Toby Gad is actually a German songrwiter/producer who is based in L.A. As for as why Toby selected Angelina? I was actually able to ask Toby online about how he found out about Angelina. He told me that he saw her performance of of Bohemian Rhapsody on America's Got Talent The Champions 2020 and he knew he had to work with her. They have already created 8 songs together, one of them is called Bad Valentine, which will be officially released September 20th, the same day of her Glendale concert at the Alex Theater. From an online article, Toby thought some of these songs would end up on her Old Enough EP. He even received high praise from the bosses at Republic Records when they heard the songs. However, in the end, none of the songs were used. This event actually caused him to have a nervous breakdown. After recovering from this, he felt he had to take more control of his songs and to produce and release them the way he wanted to. After hearing a BBC radio interview with Toby that was posted on TH-cam, I sent him a question about the 8 songs that he did with Angelina. Were the 8 songs all his ideas or did she have any input in the creation of the songs? He replied back to me that Angelina had great ideas and was very inspired during their writing sessions. If you are going to do a reaction to Bad Valentine, there is a video of Angelina with Toby at a small event called Jesse & Friends at the Hotel Cafe when they debuted the song. TH-camr and Angelina fan/Angel James Thiel was given permission by Toby himself to post their performance on TH-cam. Please check it out! th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.html
If I Were A Boy (Acapella start version) Angelina Jordan's acapella performance of "If I Were A Boy" exemplifies the profound impact that a stripped-down musical arrangement can have on an audience. The absence of instrumentation allows her voice to fill the space with raw emotion, creating an intimate atmosphere that draws listeners into the narrative of the song. There is a moment captured at 54 seconds into the video, where cellist Paul Grennan is seen completely absorbed by Jordan's voice, is a beautiful representation of the deep connection that can exist between musicians and their craft. Such moments highlight the essence of musical expression, where the focus is solely on the purity of the sound and the story it tells. This kind of authenticity in performance not only showcases Jordan's vocal talent but also the symbiotic relationship between vocalist and instrumentalist, making it a truly captivating experience for those who witness it.
I’ve been subscribed for a long time now as I really appreciate your music knowledge & constructive comments. I also think Angelina is absolutely unbelievable. Another unbelievable artist that you reacted to some 12 months ago is Amira Willighagen, who you were keen to do more reactions on her more recent performances. Amira is now 20 y.o & doing her Batchelor of Music at Pretoria University & is singing more beautifully than ever before. Maybe react to “Down From His Glory”. or “ Amen” or maybe “Phantom of the Opera”. They all showcase her magnificent abilities. Cheers Graeme
Missed the live but so nice to hear from you again. Angelina is a breath of fresh air for the art of music. Sometimes the world only gets a "one off" and I firmly believe that Angelina is one of those. We were graced with her and if you look at the whole picture, I don't think we get another one---ever. I could go into paragraphs on this but I will not, it is either seen/understood or not. Hope you listened to the entire EP. The lyrics were stunning as she told her story, wrote a song for her Angels, brought you into the songs on a personnel level as she was not only singing about her journey but also about the listeners lives as well. "Bad Valentine" would be the best live performance I have ever witnessed if it were not for her performance of "Unchained Melody" at the Nobel Prize ceremony. Her choices, the way she meshed with the orchestra, were masterful but I really can't describe it with justice. Note: "Bad Valentine" is small venue with a violin, cello, and piano and Angelina sings it from the perspective of the bad valentine. Be sure to use the official version from James Thiel's site for this one. th-cam.com/video/XxduGSjAJCo/w-d-xo.html UM th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.html BV Wishing you all the best.
Summer breeze, or typhoon, AJ performances have the gravity of Jupiter. Angelina Jordan's musical prowess is evident in her dynamic range of performances. Her collaboration with Toby Gad on the song "Bad Valentine" showcases her ability to deliver powerful vocals that resonate with her audience. Meanwhile, her restrained performance at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony highlights her versatility and sensitivity to the context of the event. Jordan's ability to convey deep emotion through her music, whether it's the raw energy of "Bad Valentine" or the poignant subtlety of "Unchained Melody" performed at the Nobel tribute, allows listeners to experience a profound connection to her artistry. Her performances are not just about vocal talent but are a testament to her understanding of the power of music as a universal language of human expression.
I’m lucky that I live in an LA suburb and actually work in Glendale. We went to Vegas but couldn’t miss her in my own backyard. And since she lives on LA, a local concert was a no brainer.
Christi, thanks for featuring Angelina Jordan again. I see your channel is approaching 100k subscribers. Greatly deserved. Angelina's Official is approaching one million subscribers. I wish I knew a way to convince those who have never subscribed to any channel, that subscribing helps BOTH the viewer and the content creator, and it is FREE to subscribe. Angelina will debut a new song, "Bad Valentine" on September 20th, with a music video here on TH-cam AND in concert, at the Alex Theatre, in Glendale, California. We are hoping for more NEW songs at that concert.
Hi Christi. I've watched most of your reactions to Angelina expecially when She was younger and I loved'em all. Happy you're finally back to Her. I'm Danilo an Angel from Rome Italy. Have been for more than 4 years now. 99% of what I watch on Utube/ Tiktok and the other socials is about Her. We know that She took inspiration from all the grearest of the past 100 years. Billie, Amy, Adele, Elvis, just to name a few, but I disagree with the verb mimick many used to describe her earlier performances. I'd use the verb study. Since She blasted out I will always love you at the tender age of 18mo She has been absorbing like a dry sponge every single element, even some nobody else could see but Her, from each one of them to integrate it in what is now the Angelina's genre/ style. PS. Pass to your mother in law my best wishes for her 100th birthday. Quite a feat.👍👏🫶👋
Thank you Christi great to have you react to AJ again you get her ,she is a pioneer , breaking all the rules she always makes pop less poppy just love her, there are many performances at different venues all fantastic I do like a live small venue in London called Sofar just her and Toby great audio to get every sound she makes she is majestic. Toby absolutely loves her he is a massive fan giving her the highest praise about this song he said when asked about working with Angelina "it has been nothing short of inspirational, she has the ability to channel profound emotion (feeling) through her voice and has brought a greater depth to this song" also the greatest artist and singer he has worked with , so that bodes well for their colab , Toby has great jazz roots as well from his parents and starting very young, always love jazzy AJ. So while you have been gone she has got better and better and we just love her more💜👣😇
Welcome back to Angelina who is now 18! Here is her new original she wrote with Toby and one other, Bad Valentine! th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=aa64HTWd3S0JneqJ
Keep in mind that as extraordinarily gifted, talented, unbelievably mature and professional, (now eighteen year old) Angelina’s performances are, she is still physically growing and evolving. She is already an elite world class artist. Just imagine where she will be by the time she reaches the age of twenty-one.
Actually, this is the second version in the church that was released. The first one was not a cappella in the beginning but had the accompaniment the whole time. Also, she changed the ending the second time, slowing it down at the end. I liked it better that way also. Be sure to listen closely to what is said at the end. They must have decided to leave that in the release. Great to see you again, Christi!
In my not-so-humble opinion as a long time Angel the reason Angie is so much more impactful live is that she is constrained in studio recording but lets her inner genius flow when on stage especially with acoustic accompaniment. Watch how the musicians react to her, dating back to Ivan and Egil. The Angelina Jordan "genre" plays with rhythm, tempo, and articulation. It defines her. Thank you for another top notch reaction and analysis.
Toby is reimagining his former big hit songs that he co-wrote in the past, with new, young vocalists, & he asked Angelina to do this one. I suspect he may wish he had asked Angelina to sing all the songs on the album, but I guess he has to give other new artists a chance. He said in an interview that the 2 0f them have co-written 8 new songs, the 1st of which is "Bad Valentine," which will be released on Sept 20, 2024. Christi, your Angelina reactions are some of the best out there & I really appreciate the background research you did at the beginning. Can't wait for the next one! Here is the link for a live version of Bad Valentine they did at a small venue in LA a few months ago. Toby gave Superfan James Thiel permission to post this video prior to it's official release. th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.html
The songs that they cowrote, including Bad Valentine were recorded 1-1/2 to 2 years ago but were not released. Hopefully after Bad Valentine the rest are released as well as other possible unreleased songs.
I'm very happy to see you again analyzing one interpretation of Angelina, welcome back Christi! This is a new and fantastic live version of the song, with the wonderful echoes of the church that make it even more magical her voice, I would listen endlessly to her wonderful and powerful voice with that incredible low register of her and those wonderful progressions, I admire her fantastic musical sensitivity more and more, it seems impossible, but every song, simple or complex, which she rediscover becomes a new and splendid song. For me she is simply unique and with an incredible melodic perception. I love this composed and passionate performance, it's absolutely healing for the soul but even so crossed by an incredible musical power and structure, I love when in the second part, the soft background accompaniment of the piano and cello gives a wonderful and silky backdrop at her incredible voice. 💛🧡❤
I believe that Angelina voicials are whatever she wants them to be for whatever song she is singing, i dont believe she will ever be a huge pop singer because that type music doesn' t appear to attract her ,she has her own lane and she seems comfortable in it ,enjoyed your reaction and happy you have returned to AJ'S music
Christi, Thank you for the "live" AJ reaction. A breakthrough jazz-rooted super artist is "Raye"... her Tiny Desk performance is amazing as well as her live performance of Its A Mans Mans Mans World at North Sea Jazz festival, and her accompanying herself at piano for "Feelin Good". Cheers 🥂
I enjoyed your many earlier reactions in Angelina's younger days and hoped you would come back...and here you are. I never particularly cared for this song until I heard Angelina. Actually, that's true about just about any song she turns to, she makes it a new song that always has some kind of emotive impact, you feel whatever she is singing about. More often than not, you just cry. There's a lot you have missed over the past 12 months, and much more to come. Please continue.
Fabulous reaction Kristi! Your reactions and informative analysis are at the very top of all TH-cam I think. Angelina with her collaboration with Toby Gad is becoming a serious combination of great songwriting composition and production. that will help Angelina move her vocal artistry to a greater audience for sure. I think Angela is really coming into her own at the age of 18. Her maturity level is off the charts and her unique vocal dynamics set her apart from a lot of the singers of today. She is definitely a singer that will never need auto-tune or any voice enhancements because they will actually ruin the performances that she does. I want to thank you for continuing your wonderful journey with our beautiful barefoot princess and if you get a chance I would suggest her recent. well, not that recent but December concert at the Nobel Peace Prize event in Oslo, Norway where she was invited to perform and her rendition of "Unchained Melody" was an utterly magnificent with the world famous Kork orchestra and one of her finest performances to date. Keep posting my friend and sending you much. Thanks and love from Canada always ❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️
It is interesting that people compair her voice to other singers when you listen to all the vocals sounds she produces ,her ability to tell a story and engage her audience is part of what makes AJ her
Welcome back! Angels missed your delightful personality and insightful analysis. Hope you get back to reacting to Angelina more regularly. I'll repeat others: please react to the live debut of BAD VALENTINE, recorded at the Hotel Cafe on May 16 2024. It's an epic song and performance, and if there is any justice (or taste?) left in the world, should be Angelina's breakout hit.
you know how 'fractals' work with forests, down to trees, down to leaves, smaller and smaller, etc etc etc? there seems to be an increasing complexity of design and discovery when you zoom in on a even a single phrase or word or part of a word ... the tiniest of nuances must be a natural product of her unconscious self... something like how someone speaks with an accent with out meaning to... it's just natural... I marvel.
Christi, welcome back. Wait till you hear her new original "Princess of Ruins", her tribute to the girl she gave her shoes to as a child. She premiered it at her Vegas concert a few months ago.
Always such positive energy from Christy. I havnt seen you for a while? I’d like to think I had alittle input into this version, as I suggested to Toby for AJ to sing a-cappella with him at the piano. Less is more with AJ. 🤜
❤️❤️❤️❤️👣 There are still tickets available for Angelina's concert on the 20th in LA at the Alex theatre. There are rumors that Toby Gad may be involved in some way. It should be quite a show with new music revealed for the first time. It's a small venue so every seat should be a good one. Toby is German. Toby chose Angelina to sing this song for his album Piano Diaries. He said she was the best singer he has worked with. That's high praise coming from him. Angelina is a beautiful enigma, fearless yet humble. I just love this young woman. For me, she is the GOAT at the ripe old age of 18.
hi Christi i had to miss this livestream. i just saw it now. great song. also nightwish just released their new video today, its called an ocean of strange islands. its an amazing song🥰
If you check out the TH-cam with Toby Gad at the Palladium, you get the story of the song creation by BC Jean and Toby Gad right after a breakup with a guy she really liked. Toby Gad also tells about he and John Legend. Wrote “All of Mr”
The video was not shot in LA - it was shot in London during the time that Angelina and Toby performed If I Were a Boy at the London Palladium, an Amazon Music Live Stream, and the Sofar club - Angelina and Toby also filmed a music video for the song in the streets of London.
Does anyone else feel a sense of movement through space while she sings certain phrases, something of a circular/spinning motion? This is particularly noticeable to me in this song, particularly during the bridge. I also noticed it in her song "Now I'm the Fool." If so, does anyone know how she achieves this effect?
Although this song was made famous by Beyonce, this song was neither written by nor for Beyonce, so not her cover. This was co-written by Toby Gad and BC Jean for BC Jean and co writer Toby Gad asked Angelina to re-invent the song for him. Tobias "Toby" Gad (born 28 March 1968) is a German music producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. He is known for co-writing songs including John Legend's biggest hit, "All of Me", the fifth-highest certified single in RIAA history, and for co-writing and producing "Big Girls Don't Cry" by Fergie and "If I Were a Boy" by Beyoncé. Other notable works include "Skyscraper" for Demi Lovato, "Who You Are" for Jessie J, "Untouched" for The Veronicas, "A Year Without Rain" for Selena Gomez & the Scene, "Don't Hold Your Breath" for Nicole Scherzinger, "Love You More" for JLS, and "I Do" for Colbie Caillat. In the third quarter of 2014, Gad was ranked the #3 songwriter in America by Billboard, behind Ryan Tedder and Pharrell Williams.
Then I assume you are going to attend Angelina’s Sept. 20, 2024 concert at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. I expect that she and Toby will be including some of the 6-8 new songs they have been working on.
I tried to find your Bad Valentine reaction . Can you let me know about when you did that reaction . I would love to hear your reaction of her and Toby’s collaboration. Love your channel ❤️I did see your reaction to my funny valentine but not Bad Valentine which she co wrote with Toby Gad
Angelina is my favorite female singer by far! At 6 foot tall she could be a top model if she wanted! My favorite male singer is Gabriel Henrique, who sings as high as any other human and yet always manages to sound like a man! You said right after your first reaction to him that you wanted to react to him live, and he has several live performances, but my favorite one is a song of his you already reacted to, I Want To Know What Love Is! Here is a link to him doing this song on a rooftop with Coral Black to Black and a live band that his dad and brother are part of! th-cam.com/video/wgeB2X1rYW8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=l12GUlxrnGW_ty30
Looking at the live comments it's easy to pick out those who don't know AJ. They betray themselves in one of two ways. One, they will remark about what they think is a mistake Angelina has made (or a vocal mis-step). Or, two, they will say she should have done x rather than what she did. As if they are the musical genius instead of Angelina.
I will say I don't like that they instantly give away that this isn't completely live audio by putting in the sounds of shoe heels clomping on the floor while she's barefoot.
Angelina did at least 6/7 performances of this song . I think around 5 are live . The best one imo , is from the " Sofar " venue London .ps she often wears shoes in videos,but removes them before performing .
She calls us Angels.
Saint James Church in London, not LA. They recorded it while in London for a performance at the London Palladium.
Angelina is the most outstanding female singer I’ve ever heard in my 75 years!
Fenomeno oggi nel mondo.
The most remarkable vocalist of this era
Angelina Jordan's performances are indeed a spectacle of elegance and grace. Her appearances on various stages, including the prestigious America's Got Talent: The Champions, have showcased her exceptional vocal talent and artistic presence. Dressed in stunning attire, she brings a level of sophistication to her performances that resonates with audiences worldwide. Her rendition of classics like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "I Have Nothing" has been met with standing ovations, reflecting her status as the most remarkable vocalist of this era.
London not LA. Never mind.
I always liked your reactions to AJ. I was surprised you walked away from her for so long. She has done sooo much since your last reaction. Would love to hear you catch up
This video was filmed at St James Church, Sussex Gardens, London. It was not filmed in LA. One can tell by the large distinctive stained glass window.
I agree with you Christi. Angelina’s jazzy vocal style and back phrasing is what makes her unique. If she tried to change her vocal style just to try to be more commercial or contemporary than she wouldn’t be herself. She can still use that style in more pop type songs. I don’t think that would hold her back from popularity. To become more mainstream I think it’s a matter of promotion and exposure which has really been lacking. Even then with today’s highly competitive music industry there are still no guarantees but I still think she needs to stay true to herself.
Hello from Asheville North Carolina ❤😊!
Where have you been Christi, we have missed your comments.
ANGELINA JORDAN LIVE IN LOS ANGELES
Angelina will debut NEW music at her September 20th concert, at the Alex Theatre, in Glendale, California. "Ticketmaster"
😀😃🤩
This was fab! ❤❤
If you take the time to read this you will truly understand that AJ is the most extraordinary storyteller of our lifetime.
Unchained Melody Nobel Peace Prize Dec. 2023
Unchained Melody (AJ, at the age of 17 performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony December 2023 in Oslo, Norway) I watched as Angelina Jordan stepped onto the stage, her presence commanding attention. The room hushed, anticipation hanging in the air like a delicate thread. She stood there, a young girl with an old soul, ready to weave magic with her voice. As the first notes of "Unchained Melody" filled the room, time seemed to slow. Angelina's voice wrapped around each word, infusing them with a depth that transcended mere lyrics. It was as though the song had been written for her, and her alone. The audience held its breath as she sang. Her voice soared, reaching heights that touched the heavens. The pain and longing in her eyes mirrored the emotions in the song-the heartache, the yearning. It was more than a performance; it was a revelation. The chorus came, and Angelina's voice swelled, filling every corner of the room. " Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered, hungered for your touch," she sang, and suddenly, we all felt the real meaning of the words. The magic in her performance was like nothing we had ever experienced in our lives. The lyrics came alive and had meaning as they flowed through us. In that moment, Angelina Jordan became a vessel for something greater-an embodiment of love itself. Her voice carried us beyond our own pain and loneliness. We felt connected-to her, to each other, to something intangible yet profound. As she held that final note, time snapped back into place. The applause erupted-a thunderous acknowledgment of what we had just witnessed. But it wasn't just applause; it was gratitude-for allowing us to glimpse love and longing through Angelina's eyes. And so, we stood there, hearts full, tears in our eyes. Angelina Jordan had given us something rare-a reminder that love exists even in our brokenness. And for those few minutes, we believed it with every fiber of our being.
Larry, is that one of your best ones or The Best? 🙏👏. I have tears in my eyes by reading it. Making me almost feel having been there too. Thanks, my Angel friend
@@ScionDraak Have great AJ Day!, and TY.
Don't mind the negatives: your reactions are great and very insightful and it is impossible to please everybody. You're being you and that is how if should be❤ Thanks!
Sorry in missing your live this morning, Christi. Toby Gad is actually a German songrwiter/producer who is based in L.A. As for as why Toby selected Angelina? I was actually able to ask Toby online about how he found out about Angelina. He told me that he saw her performance of of Bohemian Rhapsody on America's Got Talent The Champions 2020 and he knew he had to work with her. They have already created 8 songs together, one of them is called Bad Valentine, which will be officially released September 20th, the same day of her Glendale concert at the Alex Theater. From an online article, Toby thought some of these songs would end up on her Old Enough EP. He even received high praise from the bosses at Republic Records when they heard the songs. However, in the end, none of the songs were used. This event actually caused him to have a nervous breakdown. After recovering from this, he felt he had to take more control of his songs and to produce and release them the way he wanted to.
After hearing a BBC radio interview with Toby that was posted on TH-cam, I sent him a question about the 8 songs that he did with Angelina. Were the 8 songs all his ideas or did she have any input in the creation of the songs? He replied back to me that Angelina had great ideas and was very inspired during their writing sessions. If you are going to do a reaction to Bad Valentine, there is a video of Angelina with Toby at a small event called Jesse & Friends at the Hotel Cafe when they debuted the song. TH-camr and Angelina fan/Angel James Thiel was given permission by Toby himself to post their performance on TH-cam. Please check it out! th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.html
so wonderful to hear and see you again Christie. Get ready to lose the ground beneath your feet......
That was great Christi! Please do more reactions to Angelina. I really enjoyed your past reaction and breakdown of Suspicious Minds especially.
Bellissima reazione .Che dire...Angelina viene da una galassia dove tutti cantano come in paradiso.
Love Love your reactions! Thank you for our AJ. AJ is a once in a lifetime talent. Betty
If I Were A Boy (Acapella start version)
Angelina Jordan's acapella performance of "If I Were A Boy" exemplifies the profound impact that a stripped-down musical arrangement can have on an audience. The absence of instrumentation allows her voice to fill the space with raw emotion, creating an intimate atmosphere that draws listeners into the narrative of the song. There is a moment captured at 54 seconds into the video, where cellist Paul Grennan is seen completely absorbed by Jordan's voice, is a beautiful representation of the deep connection that can exist between musicians and their craft. Such moments highlight the essence of musical expression, where the focus is solely on the purity of the sound and the story it tells. This kind of authenticity in performance not only showcases Jordan's vocal talent but also the symbiotic relationship between vocalist and instrumentalist, making it a truly captivating experience for those who witness it.
The world does indeed need Miss Angelina Jordan Astar 🎤🎵🎶💕💜💖
I’ve been subscribed for a long time now as I really appreciate your music knowledge & constructive comments. I also think Angelina is absolutely unbelievable. Another unbelievable artist that you reacted to some 12 months ago is Amira Willighagen, who you were keen to do more reactions on her more recent performances. Amira is now 20 y.o & doing her Batchelor of Music at Pretoria University & is singing more beautifully than ever before.
Maybe react to “Down From His Glory”. or “ Amen” or maybe “Phantom of the Opera”. They all showcase her magnificent abilities.
Cheers Graeme
Missed the live but so nice to hear from you again. Angelina is a breath of fresh air for the art of music. Sometimes the world only gets a "one off" and I firmly believe that Angelina is one of those. We were graced with her and if you look at the whole picture, I don't think we get another one---ever. I could go into paragraphs on this but I will not, it is either seen/understood or not. Hope you listened to the entire EP. The lyrics were stunning as she told her story, wrote a song for her Angels, brought you into the songs on a personnel level as she was not only singing about her journey but also about the listeners lives as well.
"Bad Valentine" would be the best live performance I have ever witnessed if it were not for her performance of "Unchained Melody" at the Nobel Prize ceremony. Her choices, the way she meshed with the orchestra, were masterful but I really can't describe it with justice. Note: "Bad Valentine" is small venue with a violin, cello, and piano and Angelina sings it from the perspective of the bad valentine. Be sure to use the official version from James Thiel's site for this one.
th-cam.com/video/XxduGSjAJCo/w-d-xo.html UM
th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.html BV
Wishing you all the best.
Summer breeze, or typhoon, AJ performances have the gravity of Jupiter.
Angelina Jordan's musical prowess is evident in her dynamic range of performances. Her collaboration with Toby Gad on the song "Bad Valentine" showcases her ability to deliver powerful vocals that resonate with her audience. Meanwhile, her restrained performance at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony highlights her versatility and sensitivity to the context of the event. Jordan's ability to convey deep emotion through her music, whether it's the raw energy of "Bad Valentine" or the poignant subtlety of "Unchained Melody" performed at the Nobel tribute, allows listeners to experience a profound connection to her artistry. Her performances are not just about vocal talent but are a testament to her understanding of the power of music as a universal language of human expression.
I am going to her concert in Glendale, CA on Sept 20th. I feel so lucky, it should be historic.❤
I’m lucky that I live in an LA suburb and actually work in Glendale. We went to Vegas but couldn’t miss her in my own backyard. And since she lives on LA, a local concert was a no brainer.
Christi, thanks for featuring Angelina Jordan again. I see your channel is approaching 100k subscribers. Greatly deserved. Angelina's Official is approaching one million subscribers. I wish I knew a way to convince those who have never subscribed to any channel, that subscribing helps BOTH the viewer and the content creator, and it is FREE to subscribe. Angelina will debut a new song, "Bad Valentine" on September 20th, with a music video here on TH-cam AND in concert, at the Alex Theatre, in Glendale, California. We are hoping for more NEW songs at that concert.
Hi Christi. I've watched most of your reactions to Angelina expecially when She was younger and I loved'em all. Happy you're finally back to Her. I'm Danilo an Angel from Rome Italy. Have been for more than 4 years now. 99% of what I watch on Utube/ Tiktok and the other socials is about Her. We know that She took inspiration from all the grearest of the past 100 years. Billie, Amy, Adele, Elvis, just to name a few, but I disagree with the verb mimick many used to describe her earlier performances. I'd use the verb study. Since She blasted out I will always love you at the tender age of 18mo She has been absorbing like a dry sponge every single element, even some nobody else could see but Her, from each one of them to integrate it in what is now the Angelina's genre/ style. PS. Pass to your mother in law my best wishes for her 100th birthday. Quite a feat.👍👏🫶👋
Thank you Christi great to have you react to AJ again you get her ,she is a pioneer , breaking all the rules she always makes pop less poppy just love her, there are many performances at different venues all fantastic I do like a live small venue in London called Sofar just her and Toby great audio to get every sound she makes she is majestic. Toby absolutely loves her he is a massive fan giving her the highest praise about this song he said when asked about working with Angelina "it has been nothing short of inspirational, she has the ability to channel profound emotion (feeling) through her voice and has brought a greater depth to this song" also the greatest artist and singer he has worked with , so that bodes well for their colab , Toby has great jazz roots as well from his parents and starting very young, always love jazzy AJ. So while you have been gone she has got better and better and we just love her more💜👣😇
The church is actually in London-England.
Welcome back to Angelina who is now 18! Here is her new original she wrote with Toby and one other, Bad Valentine!
th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=aa64HTWd3S0JneqJ
Keep in mind that as extraordinarily gifted, talented, unbelievably mature and professional, (now eighteen year old) Angelina’s performances are, she is still physically growing and evolving. She is already an elite world class artist. Just imagine where she will be by the time she reaches the age of twenty-one.
Actually, this is the second version in the church that was released. The first one was not a cappella in the beginning but had the accompaniment the whole time. Also, she changed the ending the second time, slowing it down at the end. I liked it better that way also. Be sure to listen closely to what is said at the end. They must have decided to leave that in the release. Great to see you again, Christi!
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In my not-so-humble opinion as a long time Angel the reason Angie is so much more impactful live is that she is constrained in studio recording but lets her inner genius flow when on stage especially with acoustic accompaniment. Watch how the musicians react to her, dating back to Ivan and Egil. The Angelina Jordan "genre" plays with rhythm, tempo, and articulation. It defines her. Thank you for another top notch reaction and analysis.
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Toby is reimagining his former big hit songs that he co-wrote in the past, with new, young vocalists, & he asked Angelina to do this one. I suspect he may wish he had asked Angelina to sing all the songs on the album, but I guess he has to give other new artists a chance. He said in an interview that the 2 0f them have co-written 8 new songs, the 1st of which is "Bad Valentine," which will be released on Sept 20, 2024. Christi, your Angelina reactions are some of the best out there & I really appreciate the background research you did at the beginning. Can't wait for the next one! Here is the link for a live version of Bad Valentine they did at a small venue in LA a few months ago. Toby gave Superfan James Thiel permission to post this video prior to it's official release. th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.html
The songs that they cowrote, including Bad Valentine were recorded 1-1/2 to 2 years ago but were not released. Hopefully after Bad Valentine the rest are released as well as other possible unreleased songs.
Saint James Church in London, not LA. They recorded it while in London for a performance at the London Palladium.😊😊
Great reaction as usual, you have such insight to the humane voice x 😇
I'm very happy to see you again analyzing one interpretation of Angelina, welcome back Christi! This is a new and fantastic live version of the song, with the wonderful echoes of the church that make it even more magical her voice, I would listen endlessly to her wonderful and powerful voice with that incredible low register of her and those wonderful progressions, I admire her fantastic musical sensitivity more and more, it seems impossible, but every song, simple or complex, which she rediscover becomes a new and splendid song. For me she is simply unique and with an incredible melodic perception. I love this composed and passionate performance, it's absolutely healing for the soul but even so crossed by an incredible musical power and structure, I love when in the second part, the soft background accompaniment of the piano and cello gives a wonderful and silky backdrop at her incredible voice. 💛🧡❤
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I believe that Angelina voicials are whatever she wants them to be for whatever song she is singing, i dont believe she will ever be a huge pop singer because that type music doesn' t appear to attract her ,she has her own lane and she seems comfortable in it ,enjoyed your reaction and happy you have returned to AJ'S music
Christi, Thank you for the "live" AJ reaction. A breakthrough jazz-rooted super artist is "Raye"... her Tiny Desk performance is amazing as well as her live performance of Its A Mans Mans Mans World at North Sea Jazz festival, and her accompanying herself at piano for "Feelin Good". Cheers 🥂
I enjoyed your many earlier reactions in Angelina's younger days and hoped you would come back...and here you are. I never particularly cared for this song until I heard Angelina. Actually, that's true about just about any song she turns to, she makes it a new song that always has some kind of emotive impact, you feel whatever she is singing about. More often than not, you just cry. There's a lot you have missed over the past 12 months, and much more to come. Please continue.
very special unique vocalist .
Fabulous reaction Kristi! Your reactions and informative analysis are at the very top of all TH-cam I think. Angelina with her collaboration with Toby Gad is becoming a serious combination of great songwriting composition and production. that will help Angelina move her vocal artistry to a greater audience for sure. I think Angela is really coming into her own at the age of 18. Her maturity level is off the charts and her unique vocal dynamics set her apart from a lot of the singers of today. She is definitely a singer that will never need auto-tune or any voice enhancements because they will actually ruin the performances that she does. I want to thank you for continuing your wonderful journey with our beautiful barefoot princess and if you get a chance I would suggest her recent. well, not that recent but December concert at the Nobel Peace Prize event in Oslo, Norway where she was invited to perform and her rendition of "Unchained Melody" was an utterly magnificent with the world famous Kork orchestra and one of her finest performances to date. Keep posting my friend and sending you much. Thanks and love from Canada always ❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️
😊😊😊😊signed to Republic Records from 14 years old!!!
This music video was filmed in London, England.
Thanks so much Christi!! I always enjoy your analysis and comments!! ❤
It is interesting that people compair her voice to other singers when you listen to all the vocals sounds she produces ,her ability to tell a story and engage her audience is part of what makes AJ her
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This is in London. A new version with the co-writer on piano.
Welcome back! Angels missed your delightful personality and insightful analysis. Hope you get back to reacting to Angelina more regularly. I'll repeat others: please react to the live debut of BAD VALENTINE, recorded at the Hotel Cafe on May 16 2024. It's an epic song and performance, and if there is any justice (or taste?) left in the world, should be Angelina's breakout hit.
you know how 'fractals' work with forests, down to trees, down to leaves, smaller and smaller, etc etc etc?
there seems to be an increasing complexity of design and discovery when you zoom in on a even a single phrase or word or part of a word ... the tiniest of nuances must be a natural product of her unconscious self... something like how someone speaks with an accent with out meaning to... it's just natural... I marvel.
Epic!!!!!😊😊😊😊
AJ s version of this Walking through London Streets brings a Whole new Vibe !!
Perhaps she should cover this song: th-cam.com/video/UDT1sx1yePM/w-d-xo.html
Christi, welcome back. Wait till you hear her new original "Princess of Ruins", her tribute to the girl she gave her shoes to as a child. She premiered it at her Vegas concert a few months ago.
The cello player is Paul Grennan, a famous young musician from Ireland 🙂
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Always such positive energy from Christy.
I havnt seen you for a while?
I’d like to think I had alittle input into this version, as I suggested to Toby for AJ to sing a-cappella with him at the piano. Less is more with AJ. 🤜
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Welcome back, good to see you. 🤗
Great reaction. 😊
Hello from Michigan.
There's at least five other recordings of this at various venues.
❤️❤️❤️❤️👣 There are still tickets available for Angelina's concert on the 20th in LA at the Alex theatre. There are rumors that Toby Gad may be involved in some way. It should be quite a show with new music revealed for the first time. It's a small venue so every seat should be a good one. Toby is German. Toby chose Angelina to sing this song for his album Piano Diaries. He said she was the best singer he has worked with. That's high praise coming from him. Angelina is a beautiful enigma, fearless yet humble. I just love this young woman. For me, she is the GOAT at the ripe old age of 18.
Love your reactions. We have followed AJ for over ten years and cant wait to introduce AJ to the world. Love the new hair!
hi Christi i had to miss this livestream. i just saw it now. great song. also nightwish just released their new video today, its called an ocean of strange islands. its an amazing song🥰
Angelina's next concert is on Friday, Sept 20th at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA (next to LA) - Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster!
If you check out the TH-cam with Toby Gad at the Palladium, you get the story of the song creation by BC Jean and Toby Gad right after a breakup with a guy she really liked. Toby Gad also tells about he and John Legend. Wrote “All of Mr”
LA concert on Sept. 20th. she will be debuting her newest song, Bad Valentine. It is beyond amazing. please check it out next.
The video was not shot in LA - it was shot in London during the time that Angelina and Toby performed If I Were a Boy at the London Palladium, an Amazon Music Live Stream, and the Sofar club - Angelina and Toby also filmed a music video for the song in the streets of London.
I keep my fingers crossed for 100,000 subscribers, it will happen very soon.
Greetings from Poland😀😀😀😀😀
Does anyone else feel a sense of movement through space while she sings certain phrases, something of a circular/spinning motion? This is particularly noticeable to me in this song, particularly during the bridge. I also noticed it in her song "Now I'm the Fool." If so, does anyone know how she achieves this effect?
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Although this song was made famous by Beyonce, this song was neither written by nor for Beyonce, so not her cover. This was co-written by Toby Gad and BC Jean for BC Jean and co writer Toby Gad asked Angelina to re-invent the song for him. Tobias "Toby" Gad (born 28 March 1968) is a German music producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. He is known for co-writing songs including John Legend's biggest hit, "All of Me", the fifth-highest certified single in RIAA history, and for co-writing and producing "Big Girls Don't Cry" by Fergie and "If I Were a Boy" by Beyoncé. Other notable works include "Skyscraper" for Demi Lovato, "Who You Are" for Jessie J, "Untouched" for The Veronicas, "A Year Without Rain" for Selena Gomez & the Scene, "Don't Hold Your Breath" for Nicole Scherzinger, "Love You More" for JLS, and "I Do" for Colbie Caillat. In the third quarter of 2014, Gad was ranked the #3 songwriter in America by Billboard, behind Ryan Tedder and Pharrell Williams.
I'll never forget the booming bass voice of a priest enhanced by the acoustics of a Russian Orthodox cathedral in San Francisco.
Then I assume you are going to attend Angelina’s Sept. 20, 2024 concert at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. I expect that she and Toby will be including some of the 6-8 new songs they have been working on.
Shes 18 now.
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I subbed for AJ. I thought I did it ages ago. Get you a little closer to 100K.
I tried to find your Bad Valentine reaction . Can you let me know about when you did that reaction . I would love to hear your reaction of her and Toby’s collaboration. Love your channel ❤️I did see your reaction to my funny valentine but not Bad Valentine which she co wrote with Toby Gad
I don't think she's done bad valentine yet . She didn't confirm that ?
Please watch the origional song Toby Gad eho wrote If I Were A Boy with Angelina BAD VALENTINE
Are you going to her concert in glendale california on the twentieth of september??
Angelina is my favorite female singer by far! At 6 foot tall she could be a top model if she wanted!
My favorite male singer is Gabriel Henrique, who sings as high as any other human and yet always manages to sound like a man! You said right after your first reaction to him that you wanted to react to him live, and he has several live performances, but my favorite one is a song of his you already reacted to, I Want To Know What Love Is! Here is a link to him doing this song on a rooftop with Coral Black to Black and a live band that his dad and brother are part of!
th-cam.com/video/wgeB2X1rYW8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=l12GUlxrnGW_ty30
Looking at the live comments it's easy to pick out those who don't know AJ. They betray themselves in one of two ways. One, they will remark about what they think is a mistake Angelina has made (or a vocal mis-step). Or, two, they will say she should have done x rather than what she did. As if they are the musical genius instead of Angelina.
Twins separated at birth? Christi and Taylor Holland. ;-)
She's currently signed to Republic Records, so not technically "independent".
I wonder if September 20th might be significant in relation to those positions.
This may be the modern day replacement for Bert Backarack and Diane Washington, I have heard they have written 8 new songs that haven't been released
Geat comment , but please react on the brandnew, original song "Dancing on the stars" from Emma Kok with Andre Rieu !
Please listen to Diana Ankudinova,, Quiet outpost "from Nika award
I would say it starts a cappella but the majority of the song is acoustic.
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I will say I don't like that they instantly give away that this isn't completely live audio by putting in the sounds of shoe heels clomping on the floor while she's barefoot.
Angelina did at least 6/7 performances of this song . I think around 5 are live . The best one imo , is from the " Sofar " venue London .ps she often wears shoes in videos,but removes them before performing .
Another cover? 🙈🙉🙊
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