What a fabulous performance from Angelina! This video was released with early access on Patreon, if you’d like to become a member you can join for free and choose a tier at any time! www.patreon.com/ninaschofield 😊
They were nice enough post this quasi-acapella, live, raw performance from their session in that church: th-cam.com/video/2z6MNi2Vr7E/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qVVO5SXJ6WHegDQ9 ... definitely worth a listen.
Nina she did "All of Me" some years ago. The one to focus on right now is her new song written with Toby called "Bad Valentine". James Thiel has the only approved video of this on his channel. Don't wear socks as they will get blown off :). Another great reaction, thanks.
God, I 🙏🙏🙏she reads your comment. I truly believe that Bad Valentine is her best original song to date & her collaboration with Toby is about to catapult her into a international global sensation. I keep picturing AJ at 7 on NGT saying to the camera "My name is ANGELINA JORDAN & I want to be a superstar". Well, our little angel is manifesting her own destiny & living up to her family name "Astar".✌
Love the cello in this Her new original with Toby Gad '"Bad Valentine" is outstanding! One of her best vocals IMO. Looking forward to hear your reaction to that.
Angelina co-wrote a new original with Toby "Bad Valentine". Though still not released, there is a live performance of it on TH-cam. Assuming all these songs will be in her album release. Great reaction and analysis Nina, God Bless 🙏🏻
This cover is glorious, it lets her voice absolutely shine. Thanks to Toby for asking AJ to sing this reinvented cover of his song for his Piano Diaries album. Toby is quoted saying, “Working with Angelina has been nothing short of inspiring. Her ability to channel profound emotion through her voice adds a whole new depth to the song.” They are also working on other songs for AJ. This will be huge for her. After 16 years of practice Angelina is all grown up and has now arrived. Please subscribe to AJ's channel - she deserves it. And don't forget Toby Gad as well.
Hello Nina. I absolutely love, love, LOVE your analyses. You miss nothing, in the vocals, the instrumentation, the arrangement or in the overall production. I learn so much from you about singing in general and about Angelina in particular, enabling me to even more fully understand and appreciate her genius and her voice. This is one of her most magnificent performances, stunningly emphasizing every amazing aspect of her towering talent and heavenly voice. Thank you.
You were so great with your reaction Nina, I enjoyed it so much that I went back and watched it again. There is so much to unpack here, so much beauty in all of it. Thank you, can't wait to see your next Angelina reaction.
Just checked the All Of Me video and it is only a partial peice of the song with seemingly only the cello. Always a pleasure to hear her voice anyway. 😊
Hi Nina. Honest to God, I can listen to Angelina 50 times and 50 different reactors and yet, when YOU do your reaction I learn so much more from your stellar analysis. Thank you for your loyalty to our barefoot princess. You ALWAYS make my day. God bless.
If I Were A Boy Angelina Jordan's rise in the music industry is a testament to her exceptional talent and unique voice. From a young age, she has captivated audiences with her soulful performances and mature musical understanding. Her ability to connect with listeners and deliver performances with emotional depth is unparalleled. As she continues to grow as an artist, her influence extends beyond the charts, inspiring a new generation of musicians and music lovers alike. With each performance, she reaffirms her status as a prodigious talent in the world of music. AJ' s ability to imbue each song with deep emotion and her own distinctive style makes her a sought-after artist for songwriters and composers. Having a song performed by her can be seen as a mark of prestige, potentially elevating the song's reach and impact. It's a testament to her talent that songwriters might feel that having her interpret their work would bring a new level of recognition and appreciation to their music. Beyonce' version of "If I Were A Boy" was good, but AJ's version gives one chills and causes us to cry, not sad tears but happy emotional tears of joy. This is no longer a Beyonce song; it now belongs to AJ who can take any song and give it meaning.
I think you'll find Beyoncé has not yet relinquished her claim to this song, and while the original recording is very familiar to us by now, I suggest you seek out some of the live performances she has given of it down the years, which demonstrate a continually evolving approach, and are richly illustrative of the emotional and expressive range and power that you seem to imply, rather casually, that she lacks. If you like Angelina Jordan's version, that's fine, but I do not think you elevate by being patronisingly dismissive of Beyoncé, who if you are not aware, is one of the greatest voices, and one of the greatest performers of her or any other generation, who has also created a rich catalogue of original and iconic songs that are indelibly associated with her name. For example, this one. Your comment read strangely like a press release for most of its length, but then suddenly veered sharply adrift of reality towards the end. It seemed less a point of view than ill-informed. It's not really fair to compare AJ at 18, with Beyonce whose creative vitality, after 25 years at the top of the industry, remains undimmed. But if you insist ... I would respectfully suggest that, realistically, AJ still has quite some way to go before she eclipses Mrs Carter. My concern for her is that given the 'mature' voice that she has been cultivating since she was 6, what will she sound like when she is actually as old as she sounds now. Older voices often betray their age through damage, wear or lifestyle choices, so if AJ's voice has this 'older' quality, is it because she has already incurred damage through trying to sound old? She uses fry more than one would expect, her rasp is pronounced, and she's not particularly agile in her runs. That's worrying in so young a voice, most singers have not reached anything like their prime at 18. If her voice declines, how will she deal with that, if her adult life is less satisfying than her childhood seemed to promise?
Angelina Jordan with Toby Gad playing "Bad Valentine" live. It's a must. James Thiel has released a high quality live recording of this song from that event. Here is the link to that video: th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.html There are other recordings out there, but they are of lesser quality, done with hand held cell phones. Oh by the way, Angelina's singing in"Bad Valentine" is off the charts!! You'll enjoy it imensely!!
Angelina continues to turn out beautiful music with whoever she working with but her connection with Toby looks like a great collaboration as always I really enjoy Nina's reaction
Love your focus to every detail in your Angelina reactions. Her new original song now on James Thiel channel with permission is Bad Valentine. It's a must see. Can't wait for your reaction to that one as well
❤️❤️❤️❤️👣 There is a video of Angelina singing All Of Me in this setting from three weeks ago. Angelina is a fabulous vocalist! I enjoyed your reaction as well as your previous reactions to Angelina, I wish you would review all of her back catalog. 😊 God bless.
Bad Valentine The collaboration between Angelina Jordan and Toby Gad on the song "Bad Valentine" marks a significant milestone in both artists' careers. Their performance at the Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles was not just a display of Jordan's mesmerizing vocal prowess, but also a testament to AJ's, and Gad's exceptional songwriting skills. The audience at the intimate venue witnessed a captivating blend of Jordan's soulful tones and Gad's melodic craftsmanship. This partnership has undoubtedly set a new bar for musical innovation and emotional expression in the industry. The song's live rendition, which can be found online, and edited by James Thiel, showcases the young artist's versatility as a song writer and Gad's ability to create a soundscape that perfectly complements Jordan's unique voice.
Love your reaction. I must have listened to this song at least a dozen times, but with your expert guidance, I hear different elements.. Thanks. Angelina sang this at the London Palladium and of course, it was live. There is a video on it. You must listen to Toby and Angelina's new original Bad Valentine. It was what seems to be a very impromptu unplanned couple of new previews in a coffee shop where Angelina was just in Street clothes. Absolutely mind-blowing performance. ❤❤❤❤👣
At every age of Angelina, she doesn't take steps in her voice and performances, she takes huge giant leaps. All along the way I think this is a hit and I'm going to hear this on the radio or see it on MTV. Everything she's done is far superior than what's out there by the big artists, and yet nothing. Even with Toby Gad at her side, nothing. Has anyone heard this on the airwaves yet? Thank you Nina for your expert and heartfelt reactions to Angelina. I'm an old dude and she brings me to tears as does your reaction to her genius.
No matter how good a song may be it doesn’t automatically become a hit or appear on the charts or radio. Promotion is one big key and we don’t how much, if at all this has been promoted. A new release by a well known established star is automatically going to get a lot of listens. Also an upcoming new release by a big star is big news and highly anticipated .For a relatively unknown artist it is much more difficult to get noticed, especially how the music industry works today. With each individual song from a new album now available for streaming or downloading these days, each of the songs on an album from a very popular artist will probably make the charts, not just a couple of singles like the old days That leaves less room for other artists or other music. There are some other good young artists kind of in the same situation as Angelina. When there is finally some real promotion of Angelina and her music maybe she will start to really get noticed by the general public and her star will rise.
@@pjg58xI'm seventy years old and in my time I've never heard an artist of this talent and ability get overlooked, promoted or not. The music industry is in the money making business and Angelina is a gold mine. They are not promoting her for an unusual reason. I've got an inkling that one of their powerful artist is keeping their thumb on the label for fear of losing their place on the top. Angelina is way to good for this to be happening, there's no one like her in the businesses. The good thing is, I don't think AJ is in to big of a hurry. She's more patient than I am.
@@dsgp7835 A big artist can't keep anyone else down other than naturally having some ears and charts taken. She needs another viral moment, it's bound to happen, and she's now in a spot to keep any and all momentum going forward. If they would promote her, and they aren't for an unusual reason, that reason is Angelina and her team. Who maybe don't mind the grind and aren't rushing things, trying to gain a more natural traction for a time first maybe. Don't be silly, she's amazing, but no one can keep her down with any underhanded nonsense. If we want to help we just engage her official content like maniacs as best we can. Let's be ready to push her next single or album as best we can, at all times. The most likely reasons for a lack of big money promotion is Angelina and her team's wishes, or a certain number she has to hit to unlock promotional teirs. Which we hear is more how they do things now adays. But yes she's the best. Once she has people's ears, respect, anticipation and time in their lives then for sure she's got it all and then some. I don't doubt that big money knows they have a gold mine. Whether times and tastes have changed or not.
@@ryanjacob3338 Your obviously a fan of Angelina's. What artist of this caliber do you know that needed all the help and time you're suggesting? Singers with a fraction the talent, skill, tone and texture make airplay with no fanfare, they just appear on the radio. The family may be pulling the reins back, but I can't imagine why. She's done with school, she's over eighteen, she has millions of adoring fans around the world. I'll say it again, at seventy years old I've never known a singer so spectacular not being promoted and fast tracked to the public. And don't kid yourself, there's one particular artist with unparalleled financial success who could easily have the clout to hinder the advancement of a label mate who has superior abilities.
@@dsgp7835 😂. What help? I don't think she needs any. Just time and tries. You really gonna sit here and talk like she's being censored by Taylor Swift for fear? Fear of what? Taylor doesn't even need a label, nor does she have to let them take advantage of her. Buddy, check yourself right now. Our tone we set here is often garbage and it's things like that. Everyone talking about what's wrong, when nothing is. Let yourself enjoy Angelina, you're focused on the wrong things, entirely. Even making up a sob story for her. For what? She's incredible, lets do our best with her content and watch the best we've ever heard and her journey. Help her celebrate instead of telling us all she's a failure in your eyes. Stop asking her to be jealous of Taylor, only care about numbers, never to be satisfied with herself, never celebrate what she's done. That's our tone when we cry about her decent numbers and successes. This doesn't have to be heavy and doom and gloom. She's been amazing, she should get to feel that way. She should get to know we care about that. You should get to appreciate that. We're all mystified, but show some hope and trust. She's 18 not 45 pal.
Excellent reaction Nina! You always seem find new things in Angelina's performances to notice. Please give us your thoughts on Angelina's "Bad Valentine" James Thiel has a TH-cam edit posted with Toby's permission. It's not what you'd expect. 🍁
At 78 this great grandmother has watched our Angel perform this so many times and I still get a lump in my throat. Toby has captured the lyrics, the music and Angelina perfectly ♥
Very nice and insightful reaction. The other video of the song on Angelina’s channel has a different feel. In it she is walking the streets of London. It’s the same vocal track as this one but with different, more contemporary instrumentation. The more stripped down instrumentation (just piano and strings) allows one to hear the details in her voice more clearly. FYI, one of Angelina’s songs will appear in the upcoming Netflix movie A Family Affair starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Kathy Bates. It premieres June 28. In a post about it on Angelina’s IG, Love Don’t Let Me Go is playing in background so that may be the song. It would be interesting to know how this came about. It could be just a snippet of the song that plays in the distance in the movie but it’s still exciting.
"Oh, the magic that we are feeling within this. Well, I am anyway, I don't know about you!" Surely you jest, Nina! You're preaching to the choir here, girl, haha! As always, love your Angelina reactions. Thanks so much and have a wonderful weekend. Cheers. 👼
Always love your reactions, especially of Angelina. This was apparently recorded at St. James in Paddington. The official video has the official audio. There are two live versions, one from Toby’s BD-party captured off the live stream (with permission from Toby) th-cam.com/video/JdJHIy5nnqM/w-d-xo.html and from their performance at “The Other Songs” th-cam.com/video/SLX7sIZz1oU/w-d-xo.html Your next song by AJ and Toby is their new song collab, Bad Valentine th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.html also captured off the same livestream, it’s something! 🎼🎶🖤🎵
Wow, the backing vocals you pointed out that I can now hear. One is so transfixed on her voice the subtle nuances you hear right off amaze me, that is why I subscribe to you. PLEASE REACT TO AJ'S NEW *BAD VALENTINE* BUT MUST BE *JAMES THEIL'S* VERSION,,,THANK YOU NINA, YOU ROCK!
Thanks for your analysis: I always learn so much from them! They also did a video for this song with the same singing track but with a different musical arrangement. Angelina en Toby make amazing music together. Toby wrote the song with BC Jean originally. Now he reimagined this song with Angelina and it is amazing. They also are making new material and the one example, Bad Valentine, is wonderful. Thanks!
Nice reaction Nina! Angelina definitely added in her own flavor and style singing this well known song and to be doing it with Toby Gad was a real honor for her. If you want to see her and Toby do this live, they both performed this song at The Other Songs Event in the London Palladium on May 20th. th-cam.com/video/SLX7sIZz1oU/w-d-xo.html Don't worry about the beginning of the video where it looks like you have a high view of the stage. James Thiel used a few different angels from a couple of different sources to put this video together. You'll also get a little backstory from Toby about the song itself. Oh, if you want to hear an original that Angelina and Toby did, there is a song called Bad Valentine that they did at a small event called Jesse & Friends in L.A. This song is currently unrelease but will be in a few months. This video was given special permission by Toby Gad to be released on TH-cam. th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.html The video came from a Livestream.
Great analysis, Nina! The other video has the same vocal track, but with a completely different production. Love that one too, there’s no «best one» for me. But the real stunner is Angelina and Toby’s new original, «Bad Valentine»!
And now for something completely different--"Bad Valentine". James Thiel put out an authorized version thats excellent. The intro sort of lulls you to sleep--but be ready for the vocal intro. Your gonna love this.
Loved your observations of this performance. And what a performance. You asked what else? There is actually a new original (Bad Valentine) that Toby and Angelina will be releasing soon. They performed it live in Los Angeles a few weeks ago. Here is a link: th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=duWanyMeb9djytsh Toby has given the uploader of this video authorization to release it.
The vocal track on the other music video is apparently the same, but it has a different instrumentation. Angelina also sang it live at three occasions prior to release, each with different instrumentation (piano/violine/cello as here at Jesse & Friends, piano/cello at the Palladium, and piano only at the IVORS Awards backstage). Here's a playlist with all 5 versions: th-cam.com/play/PLddfS789jBCoKoDe1xRVq1X49ngPAp47W.html
Great reaction to this beautiful cover, simply sensational , AJ gets better by the day and that is the case with the new song with Toby " Bad Valentine " an original, and is just the best thing I think I have ever heard by any female artist !
Nina, awesome reaction and analysis, as always. I think Angelina was at her story telling best for this performance. Nina's channel is approaching 250k subscribers and Angelina's Official channel is on its way to one million. I encourage everyone to subscribe to both, as it is FREE and there is no reason not to, as long as you enjoy the content.
Thank you! It was a pleasure to listen to you. Your analysis is precise and pinpoint many aspects that a non professionnal ear would never pick up!....By the way there is one review from a vocal coach on youtube (I will not name the person) where the vocal coach said that Angelina seems tired and have difficulty to puch her phrases and that her career would not be long if she continues this way.....ouffff...So it is good to realize that this lady was an exception....your review was honest (we can tell that you are not a blinded fan)...merci beaucoup!
The live set with Bad Valentine also includes a live version of this song. You are right: live doesn't lose anything with AJ. But with all great jazz singers she adds or changes things with each live performance. The thing that never changes is her ability to communicate the emotional core of the songs she sings.
Great analysis, Nina, I always love your videos of Angelina. As others have said. you need to hear their new original song, Bad Valentine. Angelina goes ballistic!!!
You’ll get to it eventually, but Toby and Angelina give us a 180 degree turn with Bad Valentine. What amazes me (one of the things that amazes me) about Angelina is her ability to switch genres with such ease and authenticity. I’ve listened to Angelina everyday for five or six years, but I never heard anything like Bad Valentine. Picking favorite Angelina songs is a fool’s errand, but Bad Valentine is an instant favorite. Listen to Angelina gone bad…
Angelina’s exquisite talent and vocal’s allows her to tell the story of the song so the listener can feel the emotions behind the lyrics! She just showcased the audience her vocal abilities effortlessly! Please checkout new original from Angelina and Toby called Bad Valentine from James Thiel’s TH-cam channel! Toby gave James permission to post on TH-cam th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=w9n8OGF5p7uhJC1j This song kicks it up multiple levels! Angelina did a private event in Spain after this performance in London and then went to Oslo, and during a TV interview stated “new material will be coming in September.”
You should put a disclaimer Nina: "No animal was harmed in the making of this film". Poor Walter😆. You're such a pro at what you're doing, it takes me 10 listens to pick up what you do in just one.🥰
The total mix, Angelina, the strings and Toby's piano, just gorgeous, a re-imagining if there ever was one. And you will see, it's not quite the same as the other visual. Wonderful reaction/review Nina. I appreciate all your comments and am now I'm awaiting your initial experience with Bad Valentine. Angelina is a story-teller supreme, gifted with a voice like none other. Collaborating now with Toby Gad only adds to the excitement of her future releases, of this being a stellar year for our barefoot princess.
Beautiful and very interesting reaction, thank you Nina. You freeze... you listen endlessly to her wonderful and powerful voice with her incredible low register and admiring her fantastic musical sensitivity, it seems impossible, but every song, simple or complex, that she rediscovers becomes a great new song. She is simply unique and with an incredible melodic perception. This rendition (not a cover for me) with one of the song's writers (Toby Gad) playing the piano, is absolutely healing for your soul, while the soft background accompaniment of the piano and cello give it a wonderful silky backdrop, until that moment wonderful whispered final phrase "...but you're just a boy".💛🧡❤
Absolutely phenomenal performance by everyone involved, Toby Gad stay by Angelina’s side we need more of this! Checkout Angelina’s and Toby Gad an original just dropped on u tube called ( Bad Valentine) a phenomenal song and performance, great reaction thanks 🙏
Hi Nina 👋 my fellow Angelina Angels 😇 how are you ? 😊 A little Background storyfor you 🙂! The first version this songs "If I were a Boy" was in a little Hotel restaurant "Jesse and friends" studio in Los Angeles! The second version was live in London "Palladium Theater 🎭" on May 20. ! The third performance was after the live performance in the Background! with a reporter with an interview ! after which Angelina sang 👩🎙😲 with Toby on the piano 🎹 ! The fourth version was in the ST.JAMES CHURCH ⛪ in London! The fifth version was in London in the parks and graffiti streets just outside London! Angelina our Angel 😇 sings 👸😲🎙her new single "If I were a Boy" in the Beautiful ST.JAMES CHURCH 💒 in Paddington London with optimal acoustics 🎶 for the Cello 🎻 and Piano 🎹 the Toby plays! And in the background (not on the video) there were violins playing! Hence the amplified cello violin effect! Toby wrote this original song 🎶 together with the girl BC-Jean! who then sang this song 🎶 😲! Later in 2008! Beyonce sang this as a cover song 🎶 which then became a mega hit in a music video! TOBY is now Angelina’s new Mentor! Advisor! and with Song 🎶 writers! Multi Grammy Winner🥇Producer great Guitarist 🎸and Pianist 🎹 and Songwriter 📝! Angelina Sings 👸😲🎙Amazing! Brilliant! Great! Stunning! Magical 💫! Heartwarming ❤️🔥💖 and Soul ✨️🌟✨️ Touching! Angelina looks like a goddess 👸in her beautiful white dress 👗! I know Toby Gad well 😀 from Germany 🇩🇪 earlier! He is a great Pianist 🎹 Songwriter Grammy Winner🥇and a loving 💖 cool 😎 Guy👌! And everything he puts his hands on musically 🎶 turns to gold🥇Angelina is in very good Hands 👏 with Him! I'm so happy 😀 that Toby is working with Angelina!👍👌👏! then musical 🎶 "miracles" happen! Angelina is also a great Songwriter 📝 and Toby has already won Awards🎖for the Songs he has written 📝 for many famous Singers 😲! Toby wrote Songs 📝 🎶 for Beoncey 2008! "If I were a Boy " for John Legend "All Of Me" for Madonna, Shakira, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Fergie, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Calum Scott, Harry Style, Victoria Justice, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Meg Trainor, Kesha, Liam Payne, Lindsey Stirling, Aurora, Leona Lewis! Angelina and Toby are a unique team👍for the future! They will write miracle songs 🎶 for the phenomenal voice 👰♀️😲🎙of Angelina! Angelina is in very good hands 👏 with Toby 😃😀👍👌👏! Angelina and Toby have also written a new song 🎶 Called "BAD VALENTINE" which Angelina sings with Toby on the piano 🎹 👰♀️🎙😲! Another fantastic new song so powerful 💥💥💥 Amazing voice 😲! Brilliant! World Class 🌍 Angelina! (No.1 hit for me!) As Toby said about Angelina's Voice 😲 World Class 🌍 Voice 😲! And he knows what he is talking about! Because he worked with the most famous singers 😮 and wrote 📝 songs 🎶 for them! Toby is a great Jazz 🎺🎻🎷 🎹 🎸Fan and now a Big Angelina (Fan) Angel 😇! Thanks for sharing this Video👍great emotional ❤️🔥 reaction and comments as always my fellow AJ Angel 😇 👍👌👏! Love 💖 and peace ✌ ☮️ and kindness 😀 from Switzerland 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭 👋🙋♂️😇👣👸😯🎙🎺🎷🎸 🎹 ❤️🔥 ❤️🔥💥🌍🌹💎! God protects Angelina our Angel 😇 ! 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭👋🙋♂️😇👣👰♀️👸🎙🎺🎸🎷🎹 ❤️❤️🔥💖🔥💥💎! spread Love 💖 all day! Roger aka Röschu out 😀! PS: Who is Toby Gad? who now works musically 🎶 🎹 🎸with Angelina Some information about Toby Gad! Toby's father was a jazz 🎺🎷 🎹 🎸🎻clarinetist! And his mother was a professional pianist 🎹 and psychotherapist! Toby played banjo 🪕and later piano 🎹 from the age of 4! At the age of 7, Toby founded the band "Gad - Rollers" with his brother! At the age of 13, Toby began writing his own songs 📝 ! After working with various producers 🎬 for several years, Toby Gad became a music producer himself in 1990 🎶 📼 and founded the record label "Kite Records" 📀 which is located in the Hollywood Hills! Toby is also a filmmaker 📽 ! Toby wrote songs 📝 🎶 for Beoncey, "If I were a Boy" John Legend, "All Of Me" for Madonna, Shakira, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Fergie, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Calum Scott, Harry Style, Victoria Justice, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Meg Trainor, Kesha, Liam Payne, Lindsey Stirling, Aurora, Leona Lewis! With Beyonce's cover song 2008! "If I were a Boy" and John Legend's "All Of Me" which he wrote 📝,Toby was listed third among the most successful music producers 📀 by the American music magazine 📀 Billboard 🎶 in 2014 👍👌👏! Toby Gad has been married to his wife Li since 2005 and they have 2 children together (2 daughters 👧👧)! Toby, a native of Munich (Germany 🇩🇪), now lives with his wife 👩 and children 👨👩👧👦 in Los Angeles! Exactly where Angelina has lived since 2014! Fate? or divine 🙏💥💫 providence? 2 music 🎶 geniuses have found each other! The songwriter likes to spend his free time doing morning yoga 🧘♂️! or skiing ⛷️! or traveling 🚘 🚅 ✈️ 🛳 😊! ANGELINA SAID: What an honor to be part of this iconic song and @tobygadmusic Piano Diares album.Feels so special to be part of (If I Were A Boy) with the actual legend who made it. I’m so so happy with the way this beautiful song turned out! Hope you guys enjoy it as much as we do ❤️ full music video is out now on my official TH-cam channel! More music coming with me and Toby! Get ready for that ✨? YES 💯 %👍👌😊! PS: Just my musical 🎶 Opinion 🤷♂️ as a Music Lover 🎸 🎹 🎶 💖! The era of the Great singers 😲🎙like Adele, Beoncey, Celine Dion, Ariane Grande, Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, is slowly but surely coming to an end over the next 15 Years! Now comes the Time of the Great young singing Talents 😲 and the two "Generational Talents" like Angelina (18) and Dimash 😲 😲 (30) Dimash is the Best male singer 😲 in the World 🌍! And the now special young Singers 😲 of this Time! are for me👌! Diana Ankudinova 😲 (21) / Aurora 😲 (27) / Putri Ariani 😲 (18) / Emma Kok 😲 (16) / Amira Willighagen 😲 (20) / Lucy Thomas 😲 (20) / Vanny Vabiola 😲 (37) and above all the “BEST OF ALL! AND OF ALL TIME 💫”! that I have ever heard in my almost 50 years as a Music Lover 🎶 🎸 🎹 💖 and Singer 😲👂! (now almost 68 Years young) "ANGELINA" 👸😲🎙 (18) Years young is "OUR PHENOMENAL SINGER 👸😲🎙" and emotional ❤️🔥💖 Heart ❤ and Soul 💫✨️💫 most Touching Angel 😇! Angelina is already a young "LEGEND" Angelina "SINGS IN HER OWN LEAGUE! LEVEL"! AJ will be the "LEGEND" of this Generation and Time for the next 50 Years or more! together with "DIMASH" the male emotional 💖❤️🔥 Heart ❤️ and Soul ✨️ most Touching Angel 😇 on Earth 🌍! The "Counterpart" to Angelina! The "Two Best Singers 😲 😲 and People of this Generation! Time! of our World today 🌍! That's "FACT"! The two Singers 😲😲 who always tell the Story of the song while singing 😲! I am so proud 🤗 of "Angelina" and (Dimash)! Since I have been following Angelina musically for over 2 years 🎶👩😲🎙Great girl 👍👌👏! Angelina has become a member of the Family to me, like my Granddaughter 😊! Angelina👩and Toby👱♂️written a new original song 🎶 called "BAD VALENTINE" which Angelina sings 👩 😲🎙with Toby on the Piano 🎹 ! Fantastic👍👌! Great emotional ❤️🔥💖 old Soul 💫✨️💫 "Raspy 🗣" Fire 🔥🔥🔥 Angelina Voice 😲 in this Song 🎶 ! so Powerful 💥💥💥 these high notes 🎶 ! Amazing Voice 😲! Brilliant! World 🌍 Class Angelina! For me a “No.1 HIT”! As Toby said about Angelina's Voice! World 🌍 Class Voice 😲! realized by "JAMES THIEL" JIM my friend 👌! on my You Tube Channel! 👌🙂! Angelina is the best female singer 👩😲🎙in this time! World 🌍! and Generation! Nobody can get past Angelina!!🙂 Thank you a thousand times for the support, my fellow angel 😇 from Angelina! our jazz queen👸 and angel 😇! on her two You Tube channels 🙏She deserves it a thousand times over 😀!
Another fabulous, informative reaction. For something else with Toby and Angelina, I highly, highly recommend “Bad Valentine,” the new original song co-written by the two of them. Be sure to use the version with sound from the mixing board, on the James Thiel channel. Another beautiful arrangement, just cello, violin, and piano, and Angelina’s vocal is off the charts stupendous. Can’t wait to see your reaction to that one!
Angelina nos llena de vida y sentimientos. Es maravilloso escuchar su música y cuando interpreta la de otros compositores, siempre la mejora. No solo canta, sabe comunicar desde el alma como nadie ❤❤❤❤
Here's one more surprise from Angelina and Toby: "Bad Valentine" th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=J-k8rJTrPrycDWPZ Also, in case you missed it long ago, Angelina covered "All of Me" when she was 13: th-cam.com/video/dJtDv_XUOvM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1oEJb_OgJ2oOLB1b For me, it's never been done better. She's also performed it live recently, which may have been what drew Toby to her. As always, you're the best, Nina. 💕
Last night in LA Toby had a performance called Piano Diaries Live. The intent was to have performances with some of the artists that appeared on his album. He had hoped Angelina would be able to perform but wasn’t sure if she could . We never heard a confirmation if she was going to be able to make it or not. She has been in Europe the past few weeks. It’s a shame if she wasn’t able to go especially since it was a charity event. It would have been another great opportunity for her.
Toby Gad has been working with Angelina -hence the “If I Were A Boy which I understand Toby wanted to record cafe with Angelina with those magical qualities of her voice. They have been working on some new songs too, Bad Valentine, believe first sung publicly R a LA cafe. An official video will be coming out in a few months, but Toby gave permission to James Thiel to release this video of that performance on TH-cam th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GuiZJWz-oQub4bP8 .
I like Angelina and even more when she is accompanied by softer instrumentation. In these cases is when I feel Angelina herself and enjoy her voice a lot. A great rendition, definitely, to a beautiful song. Thanks Nina once again 👏👋
Tony seems to be able to build instrumentation around her voice that still keeps her voice very front and center like a single instrument. But hes broadening the sound scape with no loss of support to her voice. She really needs a composer to make use of all her tools she’s developed over her entire life. Wow, what a journey she is on, that we are all on with her.
Another awesome song. Have you watched anything from Linda Ronstadt ? She was my favorite for 35+ years. She did a video live in 1977 singing Desperado. She blew the roof down, and you have great reactions. Have a great weekend
Angelina also performed If I Were A Boy with Toby Gad live at the London Palladium on May 20, 2024 - might be worth its own reaction: th-cam.com/video/SLX7sIZz1oU/w-d-xo.html
Again, thank you for yet another wonderfull and very enjoyable reaction to our barefoot QUEEN. Yes, the THRONE is now officialy hers, at leaest in my world of music. As it has been - "secretly" - for quite sa few years already 😶🌫 😁 👣Want to hear it live?? Here it is in a great video uploaded by the channel "JUMPING SOUNDS". th-cam.com/video/ZJOGA1p_dVA/w-d-xo.html I guess this was the first time they did this after arriving in London, so I assume the two videos available, was recorded a bit later, - still on London though. BTW - it seems like both these two MV`s used the same recorded vocal track, with different musical arrangement. Quite interesting, indeed. Anyway, I love all of these videos, even though the one you reacted to is slightly my favorit. Love the strings. And as I`m sure you know by now, Angelina and Toby allready released a video of their upcomming song "Bad Valentine". A mega strong Angelina song, that our friend and "angel" James Thiel was allowed to edit and upload some days ago. One to look forward to, for sure, and I can`t wait for your reaction to it 👣 🤗
I admit to watching this reaction just to hear this masterwork once more tonight! This is one that gets better each and every time---it's just that rich. There are very few songs AJ does that are not better than the originals!
OK... check out Toby and AJ's original (Bad Valentine) that she did recently on the same stage Adele was discovered on. Use the James Theil channel recording as it has the best sound and he was given explicit permission by Toby to put it out on TH-cam. WARNING: She has arrived!
I think there are seven versions of this Collab between Angelina and Toby. I really liked that Nina clearly pointed at this collaboration ... "Take one part stellar (AStar) singer and one part Grammy award wining Composer = Special Things ...
This is a wonderful song. And when you are being asked to sing alongside the orginal co-writer (Toby Gad), who is playing the piano here than you are doing something right (to say the least). I do like this version more than the second version, but that has to do with the different instrumentals and is just a matter of taste. You absolutely should have a look on James Tiel's TH-cam channel as well: lot's of informal music videos with Angelina on that channel. It is kind of a treasury there.
What a fabulous performance from Angelina! This video was released with early access on Patreon, if you’d like to become a member you can join for free and choose a tier at any time! www.patreon.com/ninaschofield 😊
The music is not the same, different instruments in the other version. Although you've chosen the best for my taste.
They were nice enough post this quasi-acapella, live, raw performance from their session in that church: th-cam.com/video/2z6MNi2Vr7E/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qVVO5SXJ6WHegDQ9 ... definitely worth a listen.
Nina she did "All of Me" some years ago. The one to focus on right now is her new song written with Toby called "Bad Valentine". James Thiel has the only approved video of this on his channel. Don't wear socks as they will get blown off :). Another great reaction, thanks.
God, I 🙏🙏🙏she reads your comment. I truly believe that Bad Valentine is her best original song to date & her collaboration with Toby is about to catapult her into a international global sensation. I keep picturing AJ at 7 on NGT saying to the camera "My name is ANGELINA JORDAN & I want to be a superstar". Well, our little angel is manifesting her own destiny & living up to her family name "Astar".✌
Yes please! Bad Valentine will blow your mind!
I have a feeling that Bad Valentine will be her biggest song to date. It may be what finally makes her career explode.
Love the cello in this Her new original with Toby Gad '"Bad Valentine" is outstanding! One of her best vocals IMO.
Looking forward to hear your reaction to that.
Thank you, Nina, for your feedback and great comments on Angelina's song. She knows how to convey emotion through her singing.
Angelina co-wrote a new original with Toby "Bad Valentine". Though still not released, there is a live performance of it on TH-cam. Assuming all these songs will be in her album release. Great reaction and analysis Nina, God Bless 🙏🏻
Make sure you have your CC on so that you can follow the lyrics. Everything about Bad Valentine is outstanding! 🤯👣🔥🧡🙌❣️
here is the link to the Bad Valentine song: th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.html
A one time successful pop song was upgraded to a heartwarming masterpiece with Angelina's version 👣💯AJ💯👣
This cover is glorious, it lets her voice absolutely shine. Thanks to Toby for asking AJ to sing this reinvented cover of his song for his Piano Diaries album. Toby is quoted saying, “Working with Angelina has been nothing short of inspiring. Her ability to channel profound emotion through her voice adds a whole new depth to the song.” They are also working on other songs for AJ. This will be huge for her. After 16 years of practice Angelina is all grown up and has now arrived. Please subscribe to AJ's channel - she deserves it. And don't forget Toby Gad as well.
Hello Nina. I absolutely love, love, LOVE your analyses. You miss nothing, in the vocals, the instrumentation, the arrangement or in the overall production. I learn so much from you about singing in general and about Angelina in particular, enabling me to even more fully understand and appreciate her genius and her voice. This is one of her most magnificent performances, stunningly emphasizing every amazing aspect of her towering talent and heavenly voice. Thank you.
You were so great with your reaction Nina, I enjoyed it so much that I went back and watched it again. There is so much to unpack here, so much beauty in all of it. Thank you, can't wait to see your next Angelina reaction.
Just checked the All Of Me video and it is only a partial peice of the song with seemingly only the cello. Always a pleasure to hear her voice anyway. 😊
Hi Nina. Honest to God, I can listen to Angelina 50 times and 50 different reactors and yet, when YOU do your reaction I learn so much more from your stellar analysis. Thank you for your loyalty to our barefoot princess. You ALWAYS make my day. God bless.
If I Were A Boy
Angelina Jordan's rise in the music industry is a testament to her exceptional talent and unique voice. From a young age, she has captivated audiences with her soulful performances and mature musical understanding. Her ability to connect with listeners and deliver performances with emotional depth is unparalleled. As she continues to grow as an artist, her influence extends beyond the charts, inspiring a new generation of musicians and music lovers alike. With each performance, she reaffirms her status as a prodigious talent in the world of music. AJ' s ability to imbue each song with deep emotion and her own distinctive style makes her a sought-after artist for songwriters and composers. Having a song performed by her can be seen as a mark of prestige, potentially elevating the song's reach and impact. It's a testament to her talent that songwriters might feel that having her interpret their work would bring a new level of recognition and appreciation to their music. Beyonce' version of "If I Were A Boy" was good, but AJ's version gives one chills and causes us to cry, not sad tears but happy emotional tears of joy.
This is no longer a Beyonce song; it now belongs to AJ who can take any song and give it meaning.
I think you'll find Beyoncé has not yet relinquished her claim to this song, and while the original recording is very familiar to us by now, I suggest you seek out some of the live performances she has given of it down the years, which demonstrate a continually evolving approach, and are richly illustrative of the emotional and expressive range and power that you seem to imply, rather casually, that she lacks. If you like Angelina Jordan's version, that's fine, but I do not think you elevate by being patronisingly dismissive of Beyoncé, who if you are not aware, is one of the greatest voices, and one of the greatest performers of her or any other generation, who has also created a rich catalogue of original and iconic songs that are indelibly associated with her name. For example, this one. Your comment read strangely like a press release for most of its length, but then suddenly veered sharply adrift of reality towards the end. It seemed less a point of view than ill-informed.
It's not really fair to compare AJ at 18, with Beyonce whose creative vitality, after 25 years at the top of the industry, remains undimmed. But if you insist ...
I would respectfully suggest that, realistically, AJ still has quite some way to go before she eclipses Mrs Carter. My concern for her is that given the 'mature' voice that she has been cultivating since she was 6, what will she sound like when she is actually as old as she sounds now. Older voices often betray their age through damage, wear or lifestyle choices, so if AJ's voice has this 'older' quality, is it because she has already incurred damage through trying to sound old? She uses fry more than one would expect, her rasp is pronounced, and she's not particularly agile in her runs. That's worrying in so young a voice, most singers have not reached anything like their prime at 18. If her voice declines, how will she deal with that, if her adult life is less satisfying than her childhood seemed to promise?
Angelina Jordan with Toby Gad playing "Bad Valentine" live. It's a must. James Thiel has released a high quality live recording of this song from that event. Here is the link to that video: th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.html
There are other recordings out there, but they are of lesser quality, done with hand held cell phones.
Oh by the way, Angelina's singing in"Bad Valentine" is off the charts!!
You'll enjoy it imensely!!
Angelina continues to turn out beautiful music with whoever she working with but her connection with Toby looks like a great collaboration as always I really enjoy Nina's reaction
Love your focus to every detail in your Angelina reactions. Her new original song now on James Thiel channel with permission is Bad Valentine. It's a must see. Can't wait for your reaction to that one as well
❤️❤️❤️❤️👣 There is a video of Angelina singing All Of Me in this setting from three weeks ago. Angelina is a fabulous vocalist! I enjoyed your reaction as well as your previous reactions to Angelina, I wish you would review all of her back catalog. 😊 God bless.
Bad Valentine
The collaboration between Angelina Jordan and Toby Gad on the song "Bad Valentine" marks a significant milestone in both artists' careers. Their performance at the Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles was not just a display of Jordan's mesmerizing vocal prowess, but also a testament to AJ's, and Gad's exceptional songwriting skills. The audience at the intimate venue witnessed a captivating blend of Jordan's soulful tones and Gad's melodic craftsmanship. This partnership has undoubtedly set a new bar for musical innovation and emotional expression in the industry. The song's live rendition, which can be found online, and edited by James Thiel, showcases the young artist's versatility as a song writer and Gad's ability to create a soundscape that perfectly complements Jordan's unique voice.
here is the link to the Bad Valentine song: th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.html
Angelina Jordan is amazing ❤
Love your reaction. I must have listened to this song at least a dozen times, but with your expert guidance, I hear different elements.. Thanks. Angelina sang this at the London Palladium and of course, it was live. There is a video on it. You must listen to Toby and Angelina's new original Bad Valentine. It was what seems to be a very impromptu unplanned couple of new previews in a coffee shop where Angelina was just in Street clothes. Absolutely mind-blowing performance. ❤❤❤❤👣
Thanks so much for the reaction to our angel Angelina..she is simply the best…👍👏
You picked the best one. Less distractions
At every age of Angelina, she doesn't take steps in her voice and performances, she takes huge giant leaps. All along the way I think this is a hit and I'm going to hear this on the radio or see it on MTV.
Everything she's done is far superior than what's out there by the big artists, and yet nothing. Even with Toby Gad at her side, nothing. Has anyone heard this on the airwaves yet?
Thank you Nina for your expert and heartfelt reactions to Angelina. I'm an old dude and she brings me to tears as does your reaction to her genius.
No matter how good a song may be it doesn’t automatically become a hit or appear on the charts or radio. Promotion is one big key and we don’t how much, if at all this has been promoted. A new release by a well known established star is automatically going to get a lot of listens. Also an upcoming new release by a big star is big news and highly anticipated .For a relatively unknown artist it is much more difficult to get noticed, especially how the music industry works today.
With each individual song from a new album now available for streaming or downloading these days, each of the songs on an album from a very popular artist will probably make the charts, not just a couple of singles like the old days That leaves less room for other artists or other music.
There are some other good young artists kind of in the same situation as Angelina. When there is finally some real promotion of Angelina and her music maybe she will start to really get noticed by the general public and her star will rise.
@@pjg58xI'm seventy years old and in my time I've never heard an artist of this talent and ability get overlooked, promoted or not. The music industry is in the money making business and Angelina is a gold mine. They are not promoting her for an unusual reason. I've got an inkling that one of their powerful artist is keeping their thumb on the label for fear of losing their place on the top. Angelina is way to good for this to be happening, there's no one like her in the businesses. The good thing is, I don't think AJ is in to big of a hurry. She's more patient than I am.
@@dsgp7835 A big artist can't keep anyone else down other than naturally having some ears and charts taken. She needs another viral moment, it's bound to happen, and she's now in a spot to keep any and all momentum going forward. If they would promote her, and they aren't for an unusual reason, that reason is Angelina and her team. Who maybe don't mind the grind and aren't rushing things, trying to gain a more natural traction for a time first maybe. Don't be silly, she's amazing, but no one can keep her down with any underhanded nonsense. If we want to help we just engage her official content like maniacs as best we can. Let's be ready to push her next single or album as best we can, at all times.
The most likely reasons for a lack of big money promotion is Angelina and her team's wishes, or a certain number she has to hit to unlock promotional teirs. Which we hear is more how they do things now adays. But yes she's the best. Once she has people's ears, respect, anticipation and time in their lives then for sure she's got it all and then some. I don't doubt that big money knows they have a gold mine. Whether times and tastes have changed or not.
@@ryanjacob3338 Your obviously a fan of Angelina's. What artist of this caliber do you know that needed all the help and time you're suggesting? Singers with a fraction the talent, skill, tone and texture make airplay with no fanfare, they just appear on the radio.
The family may be pulling the reins back, but I can't imagine why. She's done with school, she's over eighteen, she has millions of adoring fans around the world. I'll say it again, at seventy years old I've never known a singer so spectacular not being promoted and fast tracked to the public.
And don't kid yourself, there's one particular artist with unparalleled financial success who could easily have the clout to hinder the advancement of a label mate who has superior abilities.
@@dsgp7835 😂. What help? I don't think she needs any. Just time and tries. You really gonna sit here and talk like she's being censored by Taylor Swift for fear? Fear of what? Taylor doesn't even need a label, nor does she have to let them take advantage of her. Buddy, check yourself right now. Our tone we set here is often garbage and it's things like that. Everyone talking about what's wrong, when nothing is. Let yourself enjoy Angelina, you're focused on the wrong things, entirely. Even making up a sob story for her. For what? She's incredible, lets do our best with her content and watch the best we've ever heard and her journey. Help her celebrate instead of telling us all she's a failure in your eyes. Stop asking her to be jealous of Taylor, only care about numbers, never to be satisfied with herself, never celebrate what she's done. That's our tone when we cry about her decent numbers and successes. This doesn't have to be heavy and doom and gloom. She's been amazing, she should get to feel that way. She should get to know we care about that. You should get to appreciate that. We're all mystified, but show some hope and trust. She's 18 not 45 pal.
BAD VALENTINE with Toby is fantastic.
th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=63uX_Dzjy5pRKXfT live informal release at Hotel Cafe
Excellent reaction Nina! You always seem find new things in Angelina's performances to notice. Please give us your thoughts on Angelina's "Bad Valentine" James Thiel has a TH-cam edit posted with Toby's permission. It's not what you'd expect. 🍁
here is the link to the Bad Valentine song: th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.html
@@LIXPIC Thanks!
At 78 this great grandmother has watched our Angel perform this so many times and I still get a lump in my throat. Toby has captured the lyrics, the music and Angelina perfectly ♥
Great reaction, Nina! So glad that you enjoyed that as much as so many others have!
Very nice and insightful reaction.
The other video of the song on Angelina’s channel has a different feel. In it she is walking the streets of London. It’s the same vocal track as this one but with different, more contemporary instrumentation. The more stripped down instrumentation (just piano and strings) allows one to hear the details in her voice more clearly.
FYI, one of Angelina’s songs will appear in the upcoming Netflix movie A Family Affair starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Kathy Bates. It premieres June 28. In a post about it on Angelina’s IG, Love Don’t Let Me Go is playing in background so that may be the song. It would be interesting to know how this came about. It could be just a snippet of the song that plays in the distance in the movie but it’s still exciting.
"Oh, the magic that we are feeling within this. Well, I am anyway, I don't know about you!" Surely you jest, Nina! You're preaching to the choir here, girl, haha! As always, love your Angelina reactions. Thanks so much and have a wonderful weekend. Cheers. 👼
Always love your reactions, especially of Angelina. This was apparently recorded at St. James in Paddington. The official video has the official audio. There are two live versions, one from Toby’s BD-party captured off the live stream (with permission from Toby) th-cam.com/video/JdJHIy5nnqM/w-d-xo.html and from their performance at “The Other Songs” th-cam.com/video/SLX7sIZz1oU/w-d-xo.html
Your next song by AJ and Toby is their new song collab, Bad Valentine th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.html also captured off the same livestream, it’s something! 🎼🎶🖤🎵
BAD VALENTINE.....angelina has sang all of me with toby....
YEEEEEES😀😀😀😀😀
here is the link to the Bad Valentine song: th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.html
Love your reaction :) Yes: it was really great !
Wow, the backing vocals you pointed out that I can now hear. One is so transfixed on her voice the subtle nuances you hear right off amaze me, that is why I subscribe to you. PLEASE REACT TO AJ'S NEW *BAD VALENTINE* BUT MUST BE *JAMES THEIL'S* VERSION,,,THANK YOU NINA, YOU ROCK!
Thanks for your analysis: I always learn so much from them! They also did a video for this song with the same singing track but with a different musical arrangement. Angelina en Toby make amazing music together. Toby wrote the song with BC Jean originally. Now he reimagined this song with Angelina and it is amazing. They also are making new material and the one example, Bad Valentine, is wonderful. Thanks!
'Bad Valentine' on James Thiel's channel live...Their new song together 👌
There other video. The official video is a full production witha poppy twist. So musically totally different! 0=)
Nice reaction Nina! Angelina definitely added in her own flavor and style singing this well known song and to be doing it with Toby Gad was a real honor for her. If you want to see her and Toby do this live, they both performed this song at The Other Songs Event in the London Palladium on May 20th. th-cam.com/video/SLX7sIZz1oU/w-d-xo.html Don't worry about the beginning of the video where it looks like you have a high view of the stage. James Thiel used a few different angels from a couple of different sources to put this video together. You'll also get a little backstory from Toby about the song itself. Oh, if you want to hear an original that Angelina and Toby did, there is a song called Bad Valentine that they did at a small event called Jesse & Friends in L.A. This song is currently unrelease but will be in a few months. This video was given special permission by Toby Gad to be released on TH-cam. th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.html The video came from a Livestream.
Great analysis, Nina! The other video has the same vocal track, but with a completely different production. Love that one too, there’s no «best one» for me. But the real stunner is Angelina and Toby’s new original, «Bad Valentine»!
And now for something completely different--"Bad Valentine". James Thiel put out an authorized version thats excellent. The intro sort of lulls you to sleep--but be ready for the vocal intro. Your gonna love this.
Loved your observations of this performance. And what a performance. You asked what else? There is actually a new original (Bad Valentine) that Toby and Angelina will be releasing soon. They performed it live in Los Angeles a few weeks ago. Here is a link: th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=duWanyMeb9djytsh
Toby has given the uploader of this video authorization to release it.
The vocal track on the other music video is apparently the same, but it has a different instrumentation.
Angelina also sang it live at three occasions prior to release, each with different instrumentation (piano/violine/cello as here at Jesse & Friends, piano/cello at the Palladium, and piano only at the IVORS Awards backstage). Here's a playlist with all 5 versions: th-cam.com/play/PLddfS789jBCoKoDe1xRVq1X49ngPAp47W.html
She has another one out now it's called bad Valentine love your reactions
She's sublime isn't she? Wait till you hear Bad Valentine 🤯
Great reaction to this beautiful cover, simply sensational , AJ gets better by the day and that is the case with the new song with Toby " Bad Valentine " an original, and is just the best thing I think I have ever heard by any female artist !
Nina, awesome reaction and analysis, as always. I think Angelina was at her story telling best for this performance.
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Thank you! It was a pleasure to listen to you. Your analysis is precise and pinpoint many aspects that a non professionnal ear would never pick up!....By the way there is one review from a vocal coach on youtube (I will not name the person) where the vocal coach said that Angelina seems tired and have difficulty to puch her phrases and that her career would not be long if she continues this way.....ouffff...So it is good to realize that this lady was an exception....your review was honest (we can tell that you are not a blinded fan)...merci beaucoup!
The live set with Bad Valentine also includes a live version of this song. You are right: live doesn't lose anything with AJ. But with all great jazz singers she adds or changes things with each live performance. The thing that never changes is her ability to communicate the emotional core of the songs she sings.
Great analysis, Nina, I always love your videos of Angelina. As others have said. you need to hear their new original song, Bad Valentine. Angelina goes ballistic!!!
Bad Valentine please!!!! Its insanely good!! You're gonna love it! Asap 🎉
You’ll get to it eventually, but Toby and Angelina give us a 180 degree turn with Bad Valentine. What amazes me (one of the things that amazes me) about Angelina is her ability to switch genres with such ease and authenticity. I’ve listened to Angelina everyday for five or six years, but I never heard anything like Bad Valentine.
Picking favorite Angelina songs is a fool’s errand, but Bad Valentine is an instant favorite. Listen to Angelina gone bad…
Epic performance! 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Angelina’s exquisite talent and vocal’s allows her to tell the story of the song so the listener can feel the emotions behind the lyrics! She just showcased the audience her vocal abilities effortlessly! Please checkout new original from Angelina and Toby called Bad Valentine from James Thiel’s TH-cam channel! Toby gave James permission to post on TH-cam th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=w9n8OGF5p7uhJC1j This song kicks it up multiple levels!
Angelina did a private event in Spain after this performance in London and then went to Oslo, and during a TV interview stated “new material will be coming in September.”
You should put a disclaimer Nina: "No animal was harmed in the making of this film". Poor Walter😆. You're such a pro at what you're doing, it takes me 10 listens to pick up what you do in just one.🥰
I do not sing or play an instrument. Your channel has taught me that the voice is also an instrument. This reaction is so beautiful. Thank you.
The total mix, Angelina, the strings and Toby's piano, just gorgeous, a re-imagining if there ever was one. And you will see, it's not quite the same as the other visual. Wonderful reaction/review Nina. I appreciate all your comments and am now I'm awaiting your initial experience with Bad Valentine. Angelina is a story-teller supreme, gifted with a voice like none other. Collaborating now with Toby Gad only adds to the excitement of her future releases, of this being a stellar year for our barefoot princess.
Loved your react
Beautiful and very interesting reaction, thank you Nina. You freeze... you listen endlessly to her wonderful and powerful voice with her incredible low register and admiring her fantastic musical sensitivity, it seems impossible, but every song, simple or complex, that she rediscovers becomes a great new song. She is simply unique and with an incredible melodic perception. This rendition (not a cover for me) with one of the song's writers (Toby Gad) playing the piano, is absolutely healing for your soul, while the soft background accompaniment of the piano and cello give it a wonderful silky backdrop, until that moment wonderful whispered final phrase "...but you're just a boy".💛🧡❤
You must listen to Toby and Angelina's new original Bad Valentine.😊😊👌👌😊😊
Absolutely phenomenal performance by everyone involved, Toby Gad stay by Angelina’s side we need more of this! Checkout Angelina’s and Toby Gad an original just dropped on u tube called ( Bad Valentine) a phenomenal song and performance, great reaction thanks 🙏
Hi Nina 👋 my fellow Angelina Angels 😇 how are you ? 😊 A little Background storyfor you 🙂! The first version this songs "If I were a Boy" was in a little Hotel restaurant "Jesse and friends" studio in Los Angeles! The second version was live in London "Palladium Theater 🎭" on May 20. ! The third performance was after the live performance in the Background! with a reporter with an interview ! after which Angelina sang 👩🎙😲 with Toby on the piano 🎹 ! The fourth version was in the ST.JAMES CHURCH ⛪ in London! The fifth version was in London in the parks and graffiti streets just outside London! Angelina our Angel 😇 sings 👸😲🎙her new single "If I were a Boy" in the Beautiful ST.JAMES CHURCH 💒 in Paddington London with optimal acoustics 🎶 for the Cello 🎻 and Piano 🎹 the Toby plays! And in the background (not on the video) there were violins playing! Hence the amplified cello violin effect! Toby wrote this original song 🎶 together with the girl BC-Jean! who then sang this song 🎶 😲! Later in 2008! Beyonce sang this as a cover song 🎶 which then became a mega hit in a music video! TOBY is now Angelina’s new Mentor! Advisor! and with Song 🎶 writers! Multi Grammy Winner🥇Producer great Guitarist 🎸and Pianist 🎹 and Songwriter 📝! Angelina Sings 👸😲🎙Amazing! Brilliant! Great! Stunning! Magical 💫! Heartwarming ❤️🔥💖 and Soul ✨️🌟✨️ Touching! Angelina looks like a goddess 👸in her beautiful white dress 👗! I know Toby Gad well 😀 from Germany 🇩🇪 earlier! He is a great Pianist 🎹 Songwriter Grammy Winner🥇and a loving 💖 cool 😎 Guy👌! And everything he puts his hands on musically 🎶 turns to gold🥇Angelina is in very good Hands 👏 with Him! I'm so happy 😀 that Toby is working with Angelina!👍👌👏! then musical 🎶 "miracles" happen! Angelina is also a great Songwriter 📝 and Toby has already won Awards🎖for the Songs he has written 📝 for many famous Singers 😲! Toby wrote Songs 📝 🎶 for Beoncey 2008! "If I were a Boy " for John Legend "All Of Me" for Madonna, Shakira, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Fergie, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Calum Scott, Harry Style, Victoria Justice, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Meg Trainor, Kesha, Liam Payne, Lindsey Stirling, Aurora, Leona Lewis! Angelina and Toby are a unique team👍for the future! They will write miracle songs 🎶 for the phenomenal voice 👰♀️😲🎙of Angelina! Angelina is in very good hands 👏 with Toby 😃😀👍👌👏! Angelina and Toby have also written a new song 🎶 Called "BAD VALENTINE" which Angelina sings with Toby on the piano 🎹 👰♀️🎙😲! Another fantastic new song so powerful 💥💥💥 Amazing voice 😲! Brilliant! World Class 🌍 Angelina! (No.1 hit for me!) As Toby said about Angelina's Voice 😲 World Class 🌍 Voice 😲! And he knows what he is talking about! Because he worked with the most famous singers 😮 and wrote 📝 songs 🎶 for them! Toby is a great Jazz 🎺🎻🎷 🎹 🎸Fan and now a Big Angelina (Fan) Angel 😇! Thanks for sharing this Video👍great emotional ❤️🔥 reaction and comments as always my fellow AJ Angel 😇 👍👌👏! Love 💖 and peace ✌ ☮️ and kindness 😀 from Switzerland 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭 👋🙋♂️😇👣👸😯🎙🎺🎷🎸 🎹 ❤️🔥 ❤️🔥💥🌍🌹💎! God protects Angelina our Angel 😇 ! 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭👋🙋♂️😇👣👰♀️👸🎙🎺🎸🎷🎹 ❤️❤️🔥💖🔥💥💎! spread Love 💖 all day! Roger aka Röschu out 😀!
PS: Who is Toby Gad? who now works musically 🎶 🎹 🎸with Angelina Some information about Toby Gad! Toby's father was a jazz 🎺🎷 🎹 🎸🎻clarinetist! And his mother was a professional pianist 🎹 and psychotherapist! Toby played banjo 🪕and later piano 🎹 from the age of 4! At the age of 7, Toby founded the band "Gad - Rollers" with his brother! At the age of 13, Toby began writing his own songs 📝 ! After working with various producers 🎬 for several years, Toby Gad became a music producer himself in 1990 🎶 📼 and founded the record label "Kite Records" 📀 which is located in the Hollywood Hills! Toby is also a filmmaker 📽 ! Toby wrote songs 📝 🎶 for Beoncey, "If I were a Boy" John Legend, "All Of Me" for Madonna, Shakira, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Fergie, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Calum Scott, Harry Style, Victoria Justice, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Meg Trainor, Kesha, Liam Payne, Lindsey Stirling, Aurora, Leona Lewis! With Beyonce's cover song 2008! "If I were a Boy" and John Legend's "All Of Me" which he wrote 📝,Toby was listed third among the most successful music producers 📀 by the American music magazine 📀 Billboard 🎶 in 2014 👍👌👏! Toby Gad has been married to his wife Li since 2005 and they have 2 children together (2 daughters 👧👧)! Toby, a native of Munich (Germany 🇩🇪), now lives with his wife 👩 and children 👨👩👧👦 in Los Angeles! Exactly where Angelina has lived since 2014! Fate? or divine 🙏💥💫 providence? 2 music 🎶 geniuses have found each other! The songwriter likes to spend his free time doing morning yoga 🧘♂️! or skiing ⛷️! or traveling 🚘 🚅 ✈️ 🛳 😊!
ANGELINA SAID: What an honor to be part of this iconic song and @tobygadmusic Piano Diares album.Feels so special to be part of (If I Were A Boy) with the actual legend who made it. I’m so so happy with the way this beautiful song turned out! Hope you guys enjoy it as much as we do ❤️ full music video is out now on my official TH-cam channel! More music coming with me and Toby! Get ready for that ✨? YES 💯 %👍👌😊!
PS: Just my musical 🎶 Opinion 🤷♂️ as a Music Lover 🎸 🎹 🎶 💖! The era of the Great singers 😲🎙like Adele, Beoncey, Celine Dion, Ariane Grande, Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, is slowly but surely coming to an end over the next 15 Years! Now comes the Time of the Great young singing Talents 😲 and the two "Generational Talents" like Angelina (18) and Dimash 😲 😲 (30) Dimash is the Best male singer 😲 in the World 🌍! And the now special young Singers 😲 of this Time! are for me👌! Diana Ankudinova 😲 (21) / Aurora 😲 (27) / Putri Ariani 😲 (18) / Emma Kok 😲 (16) / Amira Willighagen 😲 (20) / Lucy Thomas 😲 (20) / Vanny Vabiola 😲 (37) and above all the “BEST OF ALL! AND OF ALL TIME 💫”! that I have ever heard in my almost 50 years as a Music Lover 🎶 🎸 🎹 💖 and Singer 😲👂! (now almost 68 Years young) "ANGELINA" 👸😲🎙 (18) Years young is "OUR PHENOMENAL SINGER 👸😲🎙" and emotional ❤️🔥💖 Heart ❤ and Soul 💫✨️💫 most Touching Angel 😇! Angelina is already a young "LEGEND" Angelina "SINGS IN HER OWN LEAGUE! LEVEL"! AJ will be the "LEGEND" of this Generation and Time for the next 50 Years or more! together with "DIMASH" the male emotional 💖❤️🔥 Heart ❤️ and Soul ✨️ most Touching Angel 😇 on Earth 🌍! The "Counterpart" to Angelina! The "Two Best Singers 😲 😲 and People of this Generation! Time! of our World today 🌍! That's "FACT"! The two Singers 😲😲 who always tell the Story of the song while singing 😲! I am so proud 🤗 of "Angelina" and (Dimash)! Since I have been following Angelina musically for over 2 years 🎶👩😲🎙Great girl 👍👌👏! Angelina has become a member of the Family to me, like my Granddaughter 😊!
Angelina👩and Toby👱♂️written a new original song 🎶 called "BAD VALENTINE" which Angelina sings 👩 😲🎙with Toby on the Piano 🎹 ! Fantastic👍👌! Great emotional ❤️🔥💖 old Soul 💫✨️💫 "Raspy 🗣" Fire 🔥🔥🔥 Angelina Voice 😲 in this Song 🎶 ! so Powerful 💥💥💥 these high notes 🎶 ! Amazing Voice 😲! Brilliant! World 🌍 Class Angelina! For me a “No.1 HIT”! As Toby said about Angelina's Voice! World 🌍 Class Voice 😲! realized by "JAMES THIEL" JIM my friend 👌! on my You Tube Channel! 👌🙂! Angelina is the best female singer 👩😲🎙in this time! World 🌍! and Generation! Nobody can get past Angelina!!🙂
Thank you a thousand times for the support, my fellow angel 😇 from Angelina! our jazz queen👸 and angel 😇! on her two You Tube channels 🙏She deserves it a thousand times over 😀!
Another fabulous, informative reaction. For something else with Toby and Angelina, I highly, highly recommend “Bad Valentine,” the new original song co-written by the two of them. Be sure to use the version with sound from the mixing board, on the James Thiel channel. Another beautiful arrangement, just cello, violin, and piano, and Angelina’s vocal is off the charts stupendous. Can’t wait to see your reaction to that one!
I named my dog Walter too! LOL. Nice reaction!
Ron from California USA
Angelina nos llena de vida y sentimientos. Es maravilloso escuchar su música y cuando interpreta la de otros compositores, siempre la mejora. No solo canta, sabe comunicar desde el alma como nadie ❤❤❤❤
Bad Valentine a must hear
Love your reaction. ❤
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For anyone who may not know, Angelina performed a great cover of _All Of Me_ when she was thirteen. ..th-cam.com/video/oEeEurjqdWg/w-d-xo.html
loved you analysis ----------------------thanks,df
Love your reactions!!
The Godess of Song in disguise !!!
Great reaction Nina ; ) I join the Bad valentine choir hehe...is one off the rawest vocals i heard from her in a very long time ; ))
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Here's one more surprise from Angelina and Toby: "Bad Valentine" th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=J-k8rJTrPrycDWPZ Also, in case you missed it long ago, Angelina covered "All of Me" when she was 13: th-cam.com/video/dJtDv_XUOvM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1oEJb_OgJ2oOLB1b For me, it's never been done better. She's also performed it live recently, which may have been what drew Toby to her. As always, you're the best, Nina. 💕
Last night in LA Toby had a performance called Piano Diaries Live. The intent was to have performances with some of the artists that appeared on his album. He had hoped Angelina would be able to perform but wasn’t sure if she could . We never heard a confirmation if she was going to be able to make it or not. She has been in Europe the past few weeks.
It’s a shame if she wasn’t able to go especially since it was a charity event. It would have been another great opportunity for her.
Don’t need to imagine. Angelina sang this live three times last month. They were all recorded and available online on fan channels.
So happy to see Angelina playing with the big shots, where she belongs. No one does this better than her. She is the singer for the big moments.
Toby Gad has been working with Angelina -hence the “If I Were A Boy which I understand Toby wanted to record cafe with Angelina with those magical qualities of her voice. They have been working on some new songs too, Bad Valentine, believe first sung publicly R a LA cafe. An official video will be coming out in a few months, but Toby gave permission to James Thiel to release this video of that performance on TH-cam th-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GuiZJWz-oQub4bP8 .
She has done All of me a while back...maybe 12 yrs old
❤ It's just brilliant full of emotion excellent😊❤
I like Angelina and even more when she is accompanied by softer instrumentation. In these cases is when I feel Angelina herself and enjoy her voice a lot. A great rendition, definitely, to a beautiful song. Thanks Nina once again 👏👋
I have watched this many many times but never picked up the backing singers so thanks
Angelina & Toby did another song entitled Bad Valentine, you'll enjoy 😂
Tony seems to be able to build instrumentation around her voice that still keeps her voice very front and center like a single instrument. But hes broadening the sound scape with no loss of support to her voice. She really needs a composer to make use of all her tools she’s developed over her entire life. Wow, what a journey she is on, that we are all on with her.
I love the joy you have for this song thank you
Another awesome song. Have you watched anything from Linda Ronstadt ? She was my favorite for 35+ years. She did a video live in 1977 singing Desperado. She blew the roof down, and you have great reactions. Have a great weekend
Yes, MAGIC!!!
I didn't know who Angelina was until now. Gorgeous voice.
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Angelina also performed If I Were A Boy with Toby Gad live at the London Palladium on May 20, 2024 - might be worth its own reaction: th-cam.com/video/SLX7sIZz1oU/w-d-xo.html
Again, thank you for yet another wonderfull and very enjoyable reaction to our barefoot QUEEN. Yes, the THRONE is now officialy hers, at leaest in my world of music.
As it has been - "secretly" - for quite sa few years already 😶🌫 😁
👣Want to hear it live?? Here it is in a great video uploaded by the channel "JUMPING SOUNDS". th-cam.com/video/ZJOGA1p_dVA/w-d-xo.html
I guess this was the first time they did this after arriving in London, so I assume the two videos available, was recorded a bit later, - still on London though.
BTW - it seems like both these two MV`s used the same recorded vocal track, with different musical arrangement. Quite interesting, indeed.
Anyway, I love all of these videos, even though the one you reacted to is slightly my favorit. Love the strings. And as I`m sure you know by now, Angelina and Toby allready released a video of their upcomming song "Bad Valentine". A mega strong Angelina song, that our friend and "angel" James Thiel was allowed to edit and upload some days ago. One to look forward to, for sure, and I can`t wait for your reaction to it 👣 🤗
I admit to watching this reaction just to hear this masterwork once more tonight! This is one that gets better each and every time---it's just that rich. There are very few songs AJ does that are not better than the originals!
Angelina posted a TikTok live recorded short of All Of Me in this church.
OK... check out Toby and AJ's original (Bad Valentine) that she did recently on the same stage Adele was discovered on.
Use the James Theil channel recording as it has the best sound and he was given explicit permission by Toby to put it out on TH-cam.
WARNING: She has arrived!
I think there are seven versions of this Collab between Angelina and Toby. I really liked that Nina clearly pointed at this collaboration ... "Take one part stellar (AStar) singer and one part Grammy award wining Composer = Special Things ...
This is my neighbour's new favourite song whether she likes it or not 😂
Great review
This is a wonderful song. And when you are being asked to sing alongside the orginal co-writer (Toby Gad), who is playing the piano here than you are doing something right (to say the least). I do like this version more than the second version, but that has to do with the different instrumentals and is just a matter of taste. You absolutely should have a look on James Tiel's TH-cam channel as well: lot's of informal music videos with Angelina on that channel. It is kind of a treasury there.
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Tastes different
It was a masterclass