Opened a vid that showed AJ dressed in a beautiful red pantsuit. Looked like the event was current and in Norway. I looked for a comments section to compliment her attire only to find it closed. WHY???
@@jamil2447 Hi, Allsang på Grensen always lock the comment section. They are just a TV-show publishing a few excerts from the show, and not interested in the youtube algorithm.
First and foremost, there is no other young female vocalist I know of that stands in one place, being accompanied by a single piano, guitar, cello, etc. and makes us feel it’s enough. This un cluttered and simple scenario gives us listeners the opportunity to completely focus on Angelina’s ever evolving vocal performance. Many young female performers have already hit their ceiling. Just when someone thinks that Angelina’s vocal capacity has peaked her next performance reminds them that she is a unique and special gem.
Awesome reaction as always. Interestingly, the red outfit that Rob Christie, the pianist was wearing was the same outfit that Elvis' band members wore in his 1968 comeback special where he also wore the same black leather jumper and played the same red guitar. Awesome respect for the King of Rock and Roll from the new Queen of Jazz.
Just 16 years 6 months old, takes some believing, but then it always has with Angelina. Brilliant cover of this classis track from the King also a great homage to him as well.
What a rendition! Her Gandma Mery produced this. Looks like she used the same store she used for her My Funny Valentine video! Her sister Juliette was the older girl. The 2 younger girls are her Uncle Mike's kids, and, 2 time Grammy winner Rob Christie, studio director and head of Republic Records, on piano. What a great cover! The beehive hairstyle was to honor Priscilla Presley and the time period she met Elvis. I was not expecting this! Funny thing is, this was almost 4 minutes, but it flew by and felt short! Going to listen to it again! 16 years old….Wow!!! What a performance!
Absolutely what I expected. She made this her own song and she did it beautifully. I noticed Juliet sitting there she is going to be as beautiful as Angelina one day. Elvis' version is great and it always was, and it still is one of my favorites. but Angelina's version is equally great and is definitely her own. When I first heard this song I loved it and put it at #3 on my playlist (Angelina Jordan Playlist by Terry M.), about midday I moved it up to #1. The main thing that changed my mind was the power in her voice. I'm not talking about loudness I'm talking about the power she has regardless of how loud or soft she sings. This is a quality that I haven't heard from anyone in my 82 years. This voice has become so unique that it is totally unmatched.
@@wajj1842 I noticed with the first verse, she starts so powerfully and then ends so quietly. Sort of the opposite of what you would expect but it works so well.
The hair is based of Priscilla. Its actually one of Elvis guitar. Also this is a soundtrack for the new Elvis movie. The 2 younger children are her cousins. The oldest child is her younger sister.
Remember, this is an Elvis Tribute cover. All is dedicated to Elvis, even her hair beehive style is Pricilla’s style she had when she married Elvis. The red guitar was Elvis actual guitar he used during his 68 TV Special he played Blue Swayed Shoes performance.
Beehive hairdo a tribute to Pricilla Presley (not Amy Winehouse); Black leather suit and Red-faced guitar a tribute to Elvis in his 1968 Comeback Special. Rob Christie in "Red" a tribute to the same special where Elvis' musicians and backups wore red. Little girls in white---two cousins and her little sister Juliette who is about 10---representing the different stages of Angelina's "career".
Haha, the look in your eyes when Angelina shifted from Dsus4 to D was just like every guitarist in every concert crowd ever, thinking «I can do that too, and I can do it BETTER!». But she’s getting there, and I suspect she is in fact strumming those chords on the actual recording as well, on that very sexy Swedish Hagström guitar, just because she can. (Rob the magenta pianist (and LA studio manager) can actually go back and forth between the guitar and piano in the same song with a two second switch, as he proved in the live studio version of “7th Heaven”, but that is not what he won his two Grammies for.) She is probably not doing that dampened rhythm pattern though. Yet! And yes now I am rambling on, but 20 per cent of this may make sense to five readers, and if those percentages are not the same, that will be a 100 per cent success. Enjoyed your video!
@@destitute8493 TikTok is "mirrored" so the TikToker won't get confused between left and right as they are recording the video (it's literally like their phone is a mirror). Why TT decided not to switch the image back to the right way 'round in the final published video(s) is another matter. (BTW, about her being right-handed: don't you remember her writing on that piece of paper at the beginning of "I Put a Spell on You"?😁)
You can hear the progression in her voice. About every thing you see in this video is symbolism. The people, the place, furniture the clothes they wear, her hair, at the beginning the furniture that she unveil, etc.
The gentleman is to young to understand to meaning of the "Mismash" you either have to be old and lived though this time as I have or be a musical historian, the most amazing part is Angelina understands this history she helps develop and direct the music and storyline with the help of her grandma and other relatives AJ, I believe, is a musical genius.
Elvis backup group in Vagas wore red black leather and red guitar all from his comeback special . But AJ voice is really something special. Enjoyed your reaction, always makes me smile
So nice to see your thoughtful analysis of our young Barefoot Princess. I believe the girls in the video represent Angelina's Journey from infancy to present through the classics of music history. Thus the Antique store, She grew up studying and performing these classics. Did you notice that right foot raise it''s heal to cradle the guitar a couple of times in the performance. I was waiting for her to throw in a little shake to it in homage to the King. Could that have been intentional? That is Rob Christie on piano. Sister Juliette and a couple of Uncle Michael's Babies. I think that makes them cousins not nieces. Full Black Leather Bodysuit, the guitar from his concert in 68 and the hair a homage to Priscilla Presley. Yeah! She brings tears to your eyes don't she? Epic. Incredible. There are no words. Epic! Wow, Wow, Wow! Could it be more Beautiful? ♥👣👸🏻🎷 Yeah she doing a Concert in Norway this month! Album to drop soon! So much to look forward to.♥👣👸🏻🎷
My daddy used to say, "They can't all be gems son." Most young artists fizzle out, Angelina will not. Her vocal abilities started off at a high level and have been on a steady upward trajectory since. You can confirm this by comparing different performances of the same song at different ages. A good example of this is "I have nothing" which she did at age 13 and again in concert in Norway Thursday at age 16. The difference is very noticeable in several ways. For one, at 13 her belting was strained, not the case any more, and belting is super important for commercial success, although it's not what I care about personally. It's not about doing different things, it's about doing the same thing better.
Angelina had her hair done the way Priscilla Presley often wore it when she was married to Elvis. And if you look at when Angelina is sitting on the loveseat she’s wearing blue suede shoes ♥️🇨🇦♥️
Love you Ellis! Love your reaction and so happy to hear you react so early-on with this one! My favorite reactor with my favorite artist! What could be better?
Most reactors think Angelina's hair represents Priscilla Presley's hairstyle but i agree with you that it's modelled after Elvis's pompadour. Elvis's version of the song is so ingrained in my mind that it took a few listens of Angelina's version to fully appreciate it. I always enjoyed the original but only Angelina's version impacts me emotionally. BTW, "mishmash" is the word on the tip of your tongue.
A pompadour hairstyle??? You mean the one men wore with lots of "Lucky Tiger" pomade' being slathered in their styled hair as a prelude to 're-styling' their 'do' with a comb & fingers???! People, go Google or TH-cam; that'll clear this up. Oh, and by the way: "Lucky Tiger" was the brand of Pomade that Elvis used, even in the 1950's! I don't believe there was a hint of Pomade in AJ's hair...not a whisper!
I see that others have said everything I wanted to say, about the red Hagstrom Viking II guitar, the black leather jumpsuit, Rob's red suit, the Priscilla hairdo, the little girls, grandmother's production, the antique store, & how it all ties together brilliantly. So all that's left for me to say is thank you for another fine reaction to the fabulous Angelina Jordan Astar.
Thanks for your reaction. Interesting comments on similarity and change, because I previously described this masterful performance as another giant baby step by Angelina.
CHILDREN IN THIS VIDEO..I BELIEVE, REPRESENT YOUNG SOULS WITH AN OLD ....SETTING/ SONG...NEW WITH OLD....PRESENT VIBRATION/ FREQUENCY TO PAST...BEAUTIFUL AND SMART DELIVERY...ALSO GREAT RESPECT TO ELVIS PRESLEY MEMORY. I BELIEVE ELVIS WOULD REALLY LOVE IT...
It’s lovely to see some originality in your reactions rather than the same stuff from everyone else. Thank you for sharing what is your perspective. I appreciate the honesty and search for a meaning for what you are observing and hearing as a professional musician who actually shows what is going on. Did you notice the crown depicted with the draping of the chair (that you recognized). I caught it when you mentioned TicTock. Great reaction and I did see a thumbnail of Sara James, so now I have to search for it because you know what you’re talking about. Keep doing what you do, if someone doesn’t like it they can watch the other sheepreactors. Much love and appreciation from California!❤️🌈🍀😇🙏🏻❣️
Hi Ellis. No it's not the first time she has put out great videos and Yes she can play various instruments. On point with comment regarding the Elvis look... female version .In line with the Elivis Movie.The Look she was going for. ELVIS THE KING vs ANGELINA JORDAN THE QUEEN at the age 16. ..imagine when AJ is older???
Great reaction...there are some cool details in this one. Notice the Blue Suede shoes (when shes on sofa). Her hair is a nod to.both Elbis and his wife Priscilla. The guitar and leathers reflect Elvis' comeback performance. Very cool and her voice is becoming so rich and warm.
The pianist's outfit is the same as Elvis' backing group. Her beehive hairdo is the one Priscilla had when she met Elvis, and the guitar is the one Elvis played in his last concert. As for the symbolism of the rest, you need to ask Meri Zamani.
Thanks for your reaction. I am progressing a little for me to say, missed your cat. Being a dog person, that is progress. Lol. Appreciated this reaction
That is the guitar (or replica) of one Elvis used on his 1968 Comeback Special, the Hagstrom Viking II, that he borrowed from session player Al Casey, a wonderful player in his own right. It reportedly last sold at auction for $625k. Her black suite also is similar to his on that Special. Her hairstyle is reminiscent of Pricilla's late 60's style. The song was made famous by him in 69 after being a commercially unsuccessful for the original writer, Mark James. I liked Elvis' version for that time, which was mostly how James did it. But Angelina's bluesy version seems more fitting for the intent and meaning of the song. As usual, Angelina is true to the meaning of the song while still honoring the artist.
The guitar is a modern version of that model (currently going for around $1400 online). One way you can tell is the little metal piece (sorry, I don't know the proper term for it) just above the nut at the top of the neck. The angle at which that is set matches the modern version, and does not match the specific guitar that was auctioned (images of which are available at the auction house's website).
You crack me up! I think you may be my favorite reviewer. On the subject of Angelina’s power, remember when she performed “What a Difference a Day Makes” which was right after she won Norway’s Got Talent, she had professional background singers which started the song, then when Angelina began to sing, her power in comparison to the background singers was incomprehensible, especially for a 8 year old, but you are right, she is even more powerful now than she was then, and her version of “My Funny Valentine” at 16 versus 10 really illustrates that development.
Thanks Ellis, love you doing more Angelina. Sorry that you had to chop up this stunningly beautiful rendition. Hope you got to listen to the entire song.
I LOVE your sense of humor....great, reaction/comments.....piano player in Rob Christie, 2 times Grammy winner and a Republic Records and Angelina's mentor......
Yep. It's all cool. A definite mixed mash (?) Great reaction. I'm glad she's going forward as well. Progressing nicely - just like you, Mr. Ellis Lamar. xo
I think most of the things you mentioned as a possible mish-mash were consistent. It’s a retro setting for a song that’s 50 years old. Angelina dusts off the old equipment. She gives a direct nod to Elvis with the guitar (being used sparingly), the black leather outfit is classic Elvis, the hairdo is a nod to Priscilla Presley’s, the red outfit of the pianist could easily be something worn by Elvis’s back up musicians. The vibe is entirely Angelina: slowing down a classic song, making us understand and feel the meaning of the lyrics, and giving us beautiful vocals that are immediately recognizable as Angelina. She gives us new ways to love classic songs, clearly respecting the original, but giving them a vibe that is all her own.
Vestiges of Elvis' 1968 "Come Back" concert is what AJ has as her main focus for this video, I believe. The 60's and Elvis' life after the Army hitch.. Fairly certain, 'cause there's nothing 1950's in this video...trust me.
Angelina did a perfect job it’s truly beautiful and the guitar was actually Elvis’s guitar 🎸 when Elvis did his Come back show in 1968 .So I thought this was a touch of genius I think that would have been her grandma Mery Zamani who was actually the executive producer. Her grandma is a brilliant artist in her own right. Angelina and her grandma do amazing things together. I’m a crazy Elvis fan and have been for over 60yrs I call Angelina my Female Elvis she’s the best no doubt about that.i have my king 🤴 and now we have our Queen 👸🏻 Angelina. Great Reaction Ellis Love from Denise in Yorkshire England 🏴👼👸🏻🦶🦶👏👏👏🎸🎸💞💞😘
Hey Ellis, you could only see this coming if you had seen posters for the upcoming Elvis movie, or perhaps seen a video of the 1968 comeback special. Yes, Angelina is progressing, trying new things. The one thing that she carries across is her expression of emotion in her songs, the slowed down soulful renditions with minimal musical backing - her voice is front and centre. There are three concerts coming very soon in Norway - I hope that we will get to experience yet more new things or at least evolved versions of old favourites.
Your reactions with your in depth commentary always brings sunshine to my day. So many people with gifted talent never become famous. We are all of us the same in different ways. I celebrate Angelina’s success just as the little girl who she gave her shoes to at age 6 prayed for her to be successful. Trying is the most important thing we can do every day. Thank you for what you do and the way you do it
Not a mess mash- A lot of thought and symbolism in this video- from her and the pianist attire, the children from the meaning of why they are in the video to actually who these children are. Her guitar was Elvis’s he used in his, Come Back” tour.
I went to the Elvis movie tonight and the movie is good! I won't tell too much about it to avoid spoiling it for people going to see it. After seeing the movie, I reckon the songs also is symbolic for the relation between Elvis and the Colonel with the Colonel trapping and deceiving Elvis. The guitar is a Hagstrom. Rob Christie is pretty decent at the piano. Why are you sure that that piano is not being played? Are you hearing a full concert piano? There is a lot of imagery from Elvis with the costumes, the guitar, and the Priscilla beehive (yeah Amy had one too, but Priscilla seems to be the obvious choice). I agree that her art as a whole is developing. I also think her singing is improving. My Funny Valentine was a big jump in my ears and also her strong singing here was a step. With her melancholic take on it, I feel that story changed. Elvis version was more upbeat giving it a sense of hope on a happy ending. With her that hope does not seem to be there and to me it comes of as resigned that things will not change and will come to end and to a sort of desperate plea towards the end.
I appreciated her 'thoughtful,'' empathetic' take on the heartbreak of divorce...yes... I also appreciate that u realize Rob Christie is a world class pianist & arranger as well as a major executive @ Republic..glad u brought that out!
The guitar is a Hagstrom Viking II, the same as Elvis used in his 68 comeback special.... 🙂👍 It's owned by Rob Christie, the piano player and Republic Records LA studio director.
I get it. You're visual- and sound oriented: structure of the video, picking up the chords, reharmonizing, etc. On that score your reactions are teaching experiences. But I don't agree that by Angelina's interpretations, she is doing what she always does, which is particularly not true in her interpretation of "Suspicious Minds." Elvis, to the delight of his fans which sent this to the top of the charts, completely hammed it up. It was a deliberate departure from Mark James' pleading to his wife. But Angelina is not just an interpreter of song with a gift of phrasing, she is a consumate story-teller. She told "Suspicious Minds" the way it was intended - and beautifully. I know you agree.
Elvis's wife had her hair like that and Elvis does have a red guitar and he does wear leathers so barefooted princess knocked it out of the park 16 years young 👣👣👣👣👣👣👣👣👣
Another reviewer mentioned the symbolism of the 1960's Beehive hairdo of Priscilla Presley and the leather jumpsuit like what Elvis wore with his guitar
Hi Ellis, interesting reaction as always. Seriously, I guess there will be some hundred reactions to this, but yours was the one I was waiting for. And, haha, I liked the piano joke 😊
If you google a younger Priscilla Presley she’s wore her hair like that because Elvis liked her glamorized. Also, the guitar is the same Elvis used & the black leather of course is Elvis. Also, someone said the piano player has won 2 em miles📌
Love your sincerity, man. That fear of sounding dumb is why I haven't put up my creations for the world yet. I'm trying to get them to a high enough quality so that I won't be flushed down the toilet my first shot. Anyway, great reaction of Angelina and I enjoyed your honest exploration of various considerations. We don't have to always agree but what's important is that we openly tell the truth about what we see and how we feel, so that others May help us understand more deeply or that so we can look back and see what patterns we had before on our path. Anyway it's really nice and refreshing to have someone be so honest and I really appreciate you man. Godspeed.
Your pass-through video cut out several times. You didn’t react to the glitches, so I suspect you heard the complete video. Her hairstyle was an homage to Priscilla Presley, the multi-Grammy pianist is Rob Christie, the Republic Records LA studio director. The outfit he is wearing is an homage to Elvis’s back-up band on his 1969 comeback tour.
Could it be that Polish Sara is more like Daneliya Tuleshova. Used for 'My Funny Valentine'. From the '68 comeback concert beamed around the world. And I was mistaken before when I said Elvis' guitar was a Gibson ES335. I went to that concert and it is the same exact guitar. Elvis famously wore black leathers and I thought the hair was more a nod to a young Prescilla, but Amy Winehouse works too. Angelina wrote this version like the slow break in Elvis' version. That first line hit something inside me and I felt this is where she changes from a kid singer to a woman singing. There was so much more packed in that first line for me I guess. O.K. this going to sound weird, but I felt the same way when Tiger Woods changed his swing to build it into something he had more control over. This was just after he won the Masters golf tournament by 12 strokes and also set the scoring record for the same tournament. People thought he was crazy but Tiger knew better. He spent the next 18 months struggling to get the control over his swing. He finally had managed to gain that control over 90% of his swing but his wedges eluded him, especially shots that required less than full shots. I was watching him play at a normal tour event on the second half of the round I watched him hit an 80 yard shot with a wedge he could hit 125 yards on a full shot. He hit it to 5' from the flag stick. I thought a 'conditional' o.k., then faced with a similar shot on the next hole I watched him hit that half to three quarter swing shot to 7' but pin high which is the goal of any shot to a green. I knew then that he had it, that last piece. I watched as he pulled his phone out of his bag and said to his teacher three words, "I got it"!! He then went on to have the best 10 year stretch of golf ever. This is where I feel Angelina has come to now. It will be pivitol. That's what 3 younger girls represent, as they are all dressed in Angelina's trademark white princess dresses. The two smallest are her nieces and the older one is Angelina's 'love of her life' her sister Juliette. The last picture was Angelina dressed in her 'big girl', or her grown-up clothes. Signaling her cross-over into adulthood. What do you think? Am I nuts? O.K. yes is the answer there, but you know what I mean. Some reactors are the Gold Standard already and everybody is chasing them, like you. I think you do great. On second thought maybe you should worry!!
Thanks for the guitar chords to validate that she knows the chords she playing. It has been noted that she does play the piano, guitar and even violin. To what level is in question. I don't doubt she can play. Main thing is she can SING! If she could play the piano half as good as Aretha Franklin, she could accompany herself. Great reaction, again.
She also sang this straight and flat,not a bunch of runs and no? Vocal fry which is something shes all about. Her voice is approaching her full adult voice. As she matures annd creates the persona for the stage she’ll find her way. The prodigy youth shell will be shed
Maybe she can have an Al Green moment and go to muscle shoals and use that studio, soundboard, mics, everything Al used in 72 and produce some swampy r n b or gospelesque tunes
These videos seem to be Republic's way of keeping her (and us) happy until she and her family feel she's ready to really break out. They'll have to think hard about how they're gonna market her. 😎
Why are the best always worried about not getting better? I am admittedly addicted to Angelina and you are one of very few reactors that I always listen to all the way through. You could get somewhat better by continuing to polish what you do but you sound like you want more better than that. So you need to try something different. My suggestion is that you comment on why you think Angelina is so effective, ignoring her voice. As an engineer I have some data and ideas, I am sure as a musician your ideas would be very different. It may require some research. I suggest that you get a copy of her book "Between Two Hearts " it is available digitally in English from her website. After digesting it it would be a fascinating reaction. There are two you tube videos from at least 4 year ago that explains the methods of the music school she attended in Norway from age 6 to 10 or so. You might find that interesting. If I trip over them I'll forward them to you. Remember "live with hope"
This was really nice. I loved the simplicity she used for the video too. Not stopping! Please react to STRAY KIDS Muddy Water and SuperM Big Chance. Also, Lapillus just debuted with Hit Ya and it might be one of the most unique sounding debuts this year. SUPERKIND Watch Out is really impressive too.
THE GUITAR IS QUITE POSSIBLY ELVISES ACTUAL TOUR GUITAR & THE HAIRSTYLE IS THE SAME AS THE STYLE PRISCILLA WORE THE DAY SHE & ELVIS GOT MARRIED, GREAT REACTION ELLIS, A GREAT RENDITION & EXECUTION FROM ANGELINA AS USUAL.
sorry, some copyright issues around 6:00 (from elvis not from angelina)
Elvis lives?
Opened a vid that showed AJ dressed in a beautiful red pantsuit. Looked like the event was current and in Norway. I looked for a comments section to compliment her attire only to find it closed. WHY???
@@jamil2447 Hi, Allsang på Grensen always lock the comment section. They are just a TV-show publishing a few excerts from the show, and not interested in the youtube algorithm.
@@Bustefaen Of course, I swear I saw him at a beach in Bali once! I think.. Might have been someone else though..
@@Bustefaen Hvordan kom du på å kalle deg for Bustefaen? 🤔
OMG!!!!
Masterpiece!!!!
Speechless!!!!
Unique Unique Unique Sound!!!
MAGICAL VOICE!!!!!
First and foremost, there is no other young female vocalist I know of that stands in one place, being accompanied by a single piano, guitar, cello, etc. and makes us feel it’s enough. This un cluttered and simple scenario gives us listeners the opportunity to completely focus on Angelina’s ever evolving vocal performance. Many young female performers have already hit their ceiling. Just when someone thinks that Angelina’s vocal capacity has peaked her next performance reminds them that she is a unique and special gem.
So good, Angelina continues to shine.. Your self analysis is so great. Always with humour and a tinge of darkness.
Awesome reaction as always. Interestingly, the red outfit that Rob Christie, the pianist was wearing was the same outfit that Elvis' band members wore in his 1968 comeback special where he also wore the same black leather jumper and played the same red guitar. Awesome respect for the King of Rock and Roll from the new Queen of Jazz.
And she has Priscilla's hair style.
And she’s wearing blue suede shoes on the couch as well as performing in the chandelier filled rooms at Graceland.
Such respect.
Phil, I saw the trailer for the Elvis movie that is in the theatures now. Elvis with a black leather outfit and a red guitar.
True… uuhhh true… uuuhh true 👍🏻 respect!
@@mburkitt7678 it’s the 50-60ish beehive hairdo that Pricilla wore.
Just 16 years 6 months old, takes some believing, but then it always has with Angelina. Brilliant cover of this classis track from the King also a great homage to him as well.
What a rendition! Her Gandma Mery produced this. Looks like she used the same store she used for her My Funny Valentine video! Her sister Juliette was the older girl. The 2 younger girls are her Uncle Mike's kids, and, 2 time Grammy winner Rob Christie, studio director and head of Republic Records, on piano. What a great cover! The beehive hairstyle was to honor Priscilla Presley and the time period she met Elvis. I was not expecting this! Funny thing is, this was almost 4 minutes, but it flew by and felt short! Going to listen to it again! 16 years old….Wow!!! What a performance!
Absolutely what I expected. She made this her own song and she did it beautifully. I noticed Juliet sitting there she is going to be as beautiful as Angelina one day.
Elvis' version is great and it always was, and it still is one of my favorites. but Angelina's version is equally great and is definitely her own.
When I first heard this song I loved it and put it at #3 on my playlist (Angelina Jordan Playlist by Terry M.), about midday I moved it up to #1. The main thing that changed my mind was the power in her voice. I'm not talking about loudness I'm talking about the power she has regardless of how loud or soft she sings. This is a quality that I haven't heard from anyone in my 82 years. This voice has become so unique that it is totally unmatched.
That first verse is mind boggling. Absolutely STUNNING!!! Maybe the best thing I've ever heard from her.
@@wajj1842 I noticed with the first verse, she starts so powerfully and then ends so quietly. Sort of the opposite of what you would expect but it works so well.
@@brucecumming8803 And her tone is so mature, warm and rich. I've never heard her sound quite like that. My jaw hit the floor.
7:06'' Now she's old! '' sounds so funny when you say it! Old lol, at 16! hahaha
The hair is based of Priscilla. Its actually one of Elvis guitar. Also this is a soundtrack for the new Elvis movie. The 2 younger children are her cousins. The oldest child is her younger sister.
Remember, this is an Elvis Tribute cover. All is dedicated to Elvis, even her hair beehive style is Pricilla’s style she had when she married Elvis. The red guitar was Elvis actual guitar he used during his 68 TV Special he played Blue Swayed Shoes performance.
Beehive hairdo a tribute to Pricilla Presley (not Amy Winehouse); Black leather suit and Red-faced guitar a tribute to Elvis in his 1968 Comeback Special. Rob Christie in "Red" a tribute to the same special where Elvis' musicians and backups wore red. Little girls in white---two cousins and her little sister Juliette who is about 10---representing the different stages of Angelina's "career".
Haha, the look in your eyes when Angelina shifted from Dsus4 to D was just like every guitarist in every concert crowd ever, thinking «I can do that too, and I can do it BETTER!». But she’s getting there, and I suspect she is in fact strumming those chords on the actual recording as well, on that very sexy Swedish Hagström guitar, just because she can. (Rob the magenta pianist (and LA studio manager) can actually go back and forth between the guitar and piano in the same song with a two second switch, as he proved in the live studio version of “7th Heaven”, but that is not what he won his two Grammies for.) She is probably not doing that dampened rhythm pattern though. Yet! And yes now I am rambling on, but 20 per cent of this may make sense to five readers, and if those percentages are not the same, that will be a 100 per cent success. Enjoyed your video!
Is Angelina right-handed? The Tiktok vids show her playing left-handed, but Tiktok is often a mirror image for some reason, so it's a mystery.
@@destitute8493 Right-handed, it’s just TikTok.
@@destitute8493 TikTok is "mirrored" so the TikToker won't get confused between left and right as they are recording the video (it's literally like their phone is a mirror). Why TT decided not to switch the image back to the right way 'round in the final published video(s) is another matter. (BTW, about her being right-handed: don't you remember her writing on that piece of paper at the beginning of "I Put a Spell on You"?😁)
You can hear the progression in her voice. About every thing you see in this video is symbolism. The people, the place, furniture the clothes they wear, her hair, at the beginning the furniture that she unveil, etc.
The gentleman is to young to understand to meaning of the "Mismash" you either have to be old and lived though this time as I have or be a musical historian, the most amazing part is Angelina understands this history she helps develop and direct the music and storyline with the help of her grandma and other relatives AJ, I believe, is a musical genius.
Elvis backup group in Vagas wore red black leather and red guitar all from his comeback special . But AJ voice is really something special. Enjoyed your reaction, always makes me smile
Yeah.............
Makes me... smile...too.🤐
So nice to see your thoughtful analysis of our young Barefoot Princess.
I believe the girls in the video represent Angelina's Journey from infancy to present through the classics of music history. Thus the Antique store, She grew up studying and performing these classics.
Did you notice that right foot raise it''s heal to cradle the guitar a couple of times in the performance. I was waiting for her to throw in a little shake to it in homage to the King. Could that have been intentional?
That is Rob Christie on piano. Sister Juliette and a couple of Uncle Michael's Babies. I think that makes them cousins not nieces. Full Black Leather Bodysuit, the guitar from his concert in 68 and the hair a homage to Priscilla Presley.
Yeah! She brings tears to your eyes don't she? Epic. Incredible. There are no words. Epic! Wow, Wow, Wow! Could it be more Beautiful? ♥👣👸🏻🎷
Yeah she doing a Concert in Norway this month! Album to drop soon! So much to look forward to.♥👣👸🏻🎷
Norway Allsang dropped two Angelina performances on TH-cam today.
I like how ypou said that you could tell no one was going to play that piano, and then they guy actually played it hehe.
My daddy used to say, "They can't all be gems son."
Most young artists fizzle out, Angelina will not. Her vocal abilities started off at a high level and have been on a steady upward trajectory since. You can confirm this by comparing different performances of the same song at different ages. A good example of this is "I have nothing" which she did at age 13 and again in concert in Norway Thursday at age 16. The difference is very noticeable in several ways. For one, at 13 her belting was strained, not the case any more, and belting is super important for commercial success, although it's not what I care about personally. It's not about doing different things, it's about doing the same thing better.
Genius to use the bridge as the intro and outro, and especially with the mystical arrangement that Rob Christie plays, a blending of two perfections!
Angelina had her hair done the way Priscilla Presley often wore it when she was married to Elvis. And if you look at when Angelina is sitting on the loveseat she’s wearing blue suede shoes ♥️🇨🇦♥️
Love you Ellis! Love your reaction and so happy to hear you react so early-on with this one! My favorite reactor with my favorite artist! What could be better?
Angelina just ruined my remembrance of this song now all I can hear is the beautiful way Angelina performed it
Most reactors think Angelina's hair represents Priscilla Presley's hairstyle but i agree with you that it's modelled after Elvis's pompadour. Elvis's version of the song is so ingrained in my mind that it took a few listens of Angelina's version to fully appreciate it. I always enjoyed the original but only Angelina's version impacts me emotionally. BTW, "mishmash" is the word on the tip of your tongue.
Nope
From pictures, Priscilla's hairdo was large all around her head, whereas Angelina has a beehive. Very 60's vibes.
I thought I saw a b&w photo of Priscilla that looks very much like Angelina this time.
Yes I did find a picture with Priscilla wearing the beehive. Sorry guys. I'm old but before my time. 🥴
A pompadour hairstyle??? You mean the one men wore with lots of "Lucky Tiger" pomade' being slathered in their styled hair as a prelude to 're-styling' their 'do' with a comb & fingers???! People, go Google or TH-cam; that'll clear this up. Oh, and by the way: "Lucky Tiger" was the brand of Pomade that Elvis used, even in the 1950's!
I don't believe there was a hint of Pomade in AJ's hair...not a whisper!
I see that others have said everything I wanted to say, about the red Hagstrom Viking II guitar, the black leather jumpsuit, Rob's red suit, the Priscilla hairdo, the little girls, grandmother's production, the antique store, & how it all ties together brilliantly. So all that's left for me to say is thank you for another fine reaction to the fabulous Angelina Jordan Astar.
Angelina is the type of artist that need to be pushed forward. Real singers are rarely seen in the charts nowadays.
Thanks for your reaction.
Interesting comments on similarity and change, because I previously described this masterful performance as another giant baby step by Angelina.
CHILDREN IN THIS VIDEO..I BELIEVE, REPRESENT YOUNG SOULS WITH AN OLD ....SETTING/ SONG...NEW WITH OLD....PRESENT VIBRATION/ FREQUENCY TO PAST...BEAUTIFUL AND SMART DELIVERY...ALSO GREAT RESPECT TO ELVIS PRESLEY MEMORY. I BELIEVE ELVIS WOULD REALLY LOVE IT...
It’s lovely to see some originality in your reactions rather than the same stuff from everyone else. Thank you for sharing what is your perspective. I appreciate the honesty and search for a meaning for what you are observing and hearing as a professional musician who actually shows what is going on. Did you notice the crown depicted with the draping of the chair (that you recognized). I caught it when you mentioned TicTock. Great reaction and I did see a thumbnail of Sara James, so now I have to search for it because you know what you’re talking about. Keep doing what you do, if someone doesn’t like it they can watch the other sheepreactors. Much love and appreciation from California!❤️🌈🍀😇🙏🏻❣️
Hi Ellis. No it's not the first time she has put out great videos and Yes she can play various instruments. On point with comment regarding the Elvis look... female version .In line with the Elivis Movie.The Look she was going for. ELVIS THE KING vs ANGELINA JORDAN THE QUEEN at the age 16. ..imagine when AJ is older???
Angelina Jordan Astar, for me she is the best singer of the last 50 years. Her voice touches my heart and cleanses my soul.
This is the same sofas and chandeliers shop that Angelina performed her cover of “My Funny Valentine” in.
Another very entertaining reaction something we can to expect from you.....and for me her best ever vocals , simply stunning.
Great reaction...there are some cool details in this one. Notice the Blue Suede shoes (when shes on sofa). Her hair is a nod to.both Elbis and his wife Priscilla. The guitar and leathers reflect Elvis' comeback performance. Very cool and her voice is becoming so rich and warm.
The pianist's outfit is the same as Elvis' backing group. Her beehive hairdo is the one Priscilla had when she met Elvis, and the guitar is the one Elvis played in his last concert. As for the symbolism of the rest, you need to ask Meri Zamani.
Thanks for your reaction. I am progressing a little for me to say, missed your cat. Being a dog person, that is progress. Lol. Appreciated this reaction
That is the guitar (or replica) of one Elvis used on his 1968 Comeback Special, the Hagstrom Viking II, that he borrowed from session player Al Casey, a wonderful player in his own right. It reportedly last sold at auction for $625k. Her black suite also is similar to his on that Special. Her hairstyle is reminiscent of Pricilla's late 60's style. The song was made famous by him in 69 after being a commercially unsuccessful for the original writer, Mark James. I liked Elvis' version for that time, which was mostly how James did it. But Angelina's bluesy version seems more fitting for the intent and meaning of the song. As usual, Angelina is true to the meaning of the song while still honoring the artist.
The guitar is a modern version of that model (currently going for around $1400 online). One way you can tell is the little metal piece (sorry, I don't know the proper term for it) just above the nut at the top of the neck. The angle at which that is set matches the modern version, and does not match the specific guitar that was auctioned (images of which are available at the auction house's website).
You crack me up! I think you may be my favorite reviewer. On the subject of Angelina’s power, remember when she performed “What a Difference a Day Makes” which was right after she won Norway’s Got Talent, she had professional background singers which started the song, then when Angelina began to sing, her power in comparison to the background singers was incomprehensible, especially for a 8 year old, but you are right, she is even more powerful now than she was then, and her version of “My Funny Valentine” at 16 versus 10 really illustrates that development.
Thanks Ellis, love you doing more Angelina. Sorry that you had to chop up this stunningly beautiful rendition. Hope you got to listen to the entire song.
I LOVE your sense of humor....great, reaction/comments.....piano player in Rob Christie, 2 times Grammy winner and a Republic Records and Angelina's mentor......
...and the hair is an homage to Priscilla. The red guitar is like the one used by Elvis in his 68 comeback special.
Yep. It's all cool. A definite mixed mash (?) Great reaction. I'm glad she's going forward as well. Progressing nicely - just like you, Mr. Ellis Lamar. xo
I think most of the things you mentioned as a possible mish-mash were consistent. It’s a retro setting for a song that’s 50 years old. Angelina dusts off the old equipment. She gives a direct nod to Elvis with the guitar (being used sparingly), the black leather outfit is classic Elvis, the hairdo is a nod to Priscilla Presley’s, the red outfit of the pianist could easily be something worn by Elvis’s back up musicians.
The vibe is entirely Angelina: slowing down a classic song, making us understand and feel the meaning of the lyrics, and giving us beautiful vocals that are immediately recognizable as Angelina. She gives us new ways to love classic songs, clearly respecting the original, but giving them a vibe that is all her own.
Vestiges of Elvis' 1968 "Come Back" concert is what AJ has as her main focus for this video, I believe. The 60's and Elvis' life after the Army hitch..
Fairly certain, 'cause there's nothing 1950's in this video...trust me.
I'll tell you one truth. You made me laugh a couple of times. Angelina is showing maturity in her voice. The video was set to pay amish to Elvis.
Angelina did a perfect job it’s truly beautiful and the guitar was actually Elvis’s guitar 🎸 when Elvis did his Come back show in 1968 .So I thought this was a touch of genius I think that would have been her grandma Mery Zamani who was actually the executive producer. Her grandma is a brilliant artist in her own right. Angelina and her grandma do amazing things together. I’m a crazy Elvis fan and have been for over 60yrs I call Angelina my Female Elvis she’s the best no doubt about that.i have my king 🤴 and now we have our Queen 👸🏻 Angelina. Great Reaction Ellis Love from Denise in Yorkshire England 🏴👼👸🏻🦶🦶👏👏👏🎸🎸💞💞😘
Hey Ellis, you could only see this coming if you had seen posters for the upcoming Elvis movie, or perhaps seen a video of the 1968 comeback special. Yes, Angelina is progressing, trying new things. The one thing that she carries across is her expression of emotion in her songs, the slowed down soulful renditions with minimal musical backing - her voice is front and centre. There are three concerts coming very soon in Norway - I hope that we will get to experience yet more new things or at least evolved versions of old favourites.
She just announced yesterday her new album will be dropping soon. 🇺🇲😎👍💯🌟 Angilina is on a roll Son.
man, serious thought towards the end.
Plus she just did 3 concerts in norway.
Enjoy your posts. Love Angelinas rich low notes. She keeps getting better
Your reactions with your in depth commentary always brings sunshine to my day. So many people with gifted talent never become famous. We are all of us the same in different ways. I celebrate Angelina’s success just as the little girl who she gave her shoes to at age 6 prayed for her to be successful. Trying is the most important thing we can do every day.
Thank you for what you do and the way you do it
Not a mess mash-
A lot of thought and symbolism
in this video- from her and the pianist attire, the children from the meaning of why they are in the video to actually who these children are. Her guitar was Elvis’s he used in his,
Come Back” tour.
I went to the Elvis movie tonight and the movie is good! I won't tell too much about it to avoid spoiling it for people going to see it. After seeing the movie, I reckon the songs also is symbolic for the relation between Elvis and the Colonel with the Colonel trapping and deceiving Elvis.
The guitar is a Hagstrom. Rob Christie is pretty decent at the piano. Why are you sure that that piano is not being played? Are you hearing a full concert piano?
There is a lot of imagery from Elvis with the costumes, the guitar, and the Priscilla beehive (yeah Amy had one too, but Priscilla seems to be the obvious choice).
I agree that her art as a whole is developing. I also think her singing is improving. My Funny Valentine was a big jump in my ears and also her strong singing here was a step.
With her melancholic take on it, I feel that story changed. Elvis version was more upbeat giving it a sense of hope on a happy ending. With her that hope does not seem to be there and to me it comes of as resigned that things will not change and will come to end and to a sort of desperate plea towards the end.
I appreciated her 'thoughtful,'' empathetic' take on the heartbreak of divorce...yes... I also appreciate that u realize Rob Christie is a world class pianist & arranger as well as a major executive @ Republic..glad u brought that out!
Angelina Jordan is in Norway now do it on concer which is down there if you fly to Japan to do another
The guitar is a Hagstrom Viking II, the same as Elvis used in his 68 comeback special.... 🙂👍
It's owned by Rob Christie, the piano player and Republic Records LA studio director.
You beat me by 28 seconds. 🎸😊
@@Bustefaen Wow! I never win anything.... lol. 😁✌️
My cat likes watching your reaction videos. Oh yeah, so do I. Thanks Ellis.
I get it. You're visual- and sound oriented: structure of the video, picking up the chords, reharmonizing, etc. On that score your reactions are teaching experiences. But I don't agree that by Angelina's interpretations, she is doing what she always does, which is particularly not true in her interpretation of "Suspicious Minds." Elvis, to the delight of his fans which sent this to the top of the charts, completely hammed it up. It was a deliberate departure from Mark James' pleading to his wife. But Angelina is not just an interpreter of song with a gift of phrasing, she is a consumate story-teller. She told "Suspicious Minds" the way it was intended - and beautifully. I know you agree.
Research Graceland. Every piece in this film is well thought out. Elvis wore jumpsuits like that.
Thanks Ellis, I was excited for your reaction to her guitar playing 🙂.
Just a note to say thankyou. You have a unique perspective which is sometimes very enlightening.
Hey! I like your philosophical riffs. Those tiny changes in course take time to manifest.
The guitar is a Hagstrom Viking model, the same model and make that Elvis used in his "68 comeback tour where he preformed this song.
Elvis's wife had her hair like that and Elvis does have a red guitar and he does wear leathers so barefooted princess knocked it out of the park 16 years young 👣👣👣👣👣👣👣👣👣
Another reviewer mentioned the symbolism of the 1960's Beehive hairdo of Priscilla Presley and the leather jumpsuit like what Elvis wore with his guitar
Elvis & Priscilla & Lisa Marie... 100 clues in the video
sono d accordo con lui quando dice d essere stupido concordo completamente con lui ellislamerdemusic ahahahah.
Beautiful analysis and self analysis… sub’d
lol np.. everyone forget to pause!
Angelina 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
She is also wearing blue suede shoes
Hi Ellis, interesting reaction as always. Seriously, I guess there will be some hundred reactions to this, but yours was the one I was waiting for. And, haha, I liked the piano joke 😊
Great, thanks! ...a Pricilla Presley beehive that is...
And the other video from this antique shop it’s not from TikTok.
You’re thinking of a full video of “My Funny Valentine” 🌺
IG ✌️for two weeks
YT were copies of it
Loved this reaction to her work ..
❤️
It was elveses guitar on his comeback tour.
What ive read the leathers and guitar are actually Elvis s from the 68 comeback concert
That would have to be confirmed by Priscella, all his jumpsuits are in a display at Graceland
@@leebrn8588 this is part of the roll out for the movie so perhaps it's part of the deal she has with Baz the director
Presley Presley
The older girl is her little sister Juliette ,and she says her sister is "the love of her life.
Persilla Presley wore her hair like that back in the day
If you google a younger Priscilla Presley she’s wore her hair like that because Elvis liked her glamorized. Also, the guitar is the same Elvis used & the black leather of course is Elvis. Also, someone said the piano player has won 2 em miles📌
She also did My Funny Valentine at that location
Love your sincerity, man. That fear of sounding dumb is why I haven't put up my creations for the world yet. I'm trying to get them to a high enough quality so that I won't be flushed down the toilet my first shot. Anyway, great reaction of Angelina and I enjoyed your honest exploration of various considerations. We don't have to always agree but what's important is that we openly tell the truth about what we see and how we feel, so that others May help us understand more deeply or that so we can look back and see what patterns we had before on our path. Anyway it's really nice and refreshing to have someone be so honest and I really appreciate you man. Godspeed.
If you can trust the impetus , the inspiration that is driving the artist I think you will come to the desired state . I think .
❤❤ we think you're pretty dang great, sir!
Of course you are developing..swimming et al!
Your pass-through video cut out several times. You didn’t react to the glitches, so I suspect you heard the complete video.
Her hairstyle was an homage to Priscilla Presley, the multi-Grammy pianist is Rob Christie, the Republic Records LA studio director. The outfit he is wearing is an homage to Elvis’s back-up band on his 1969 comeback tour.
Could it be that Polish Sara is more like Daneliya Tuleshova. Used for 'My Funny Valentine'. From the '68 comeback concert beamed around the world. And I was mistaken before when I said Elvis' guitar was a Gibson ES335. I went to that concert and it is the same exact guitar. Elvis famously wore black leathers and I thought the hair was more a nod to a young Prescilla, but Amy Winehouse works too. Angelina wrote this version like the slow break in Elvis' version.
That first line hit something inside me and I felt this is where she changes from a kid singer to a woman singing. There was so much more packed in that first line for me I guess. O.K. this going to sound weird, but I felt the same way when Tiger Woods changed his swing to build it into something he had more control over. This was just after he won the Masters golf tournament by 12 strokes and also set the scoring record for the same tournament. People thought he was crazy but Tiger knew better. He spent the next 18 months struggling to get the control over his swing. He finally had managed to gain that control over 90% of his swing but his wedges eluded him, especially shots that required less than full shots. I was watching him play at a normal tour event on the second half of the round I watched him hit an 80 yard shot with a wedge he could hit 125 yards on a full shot. He hit it to 5' from the flag stick. I thought a 'conditional' o.k., then faced with a similar shot on the next hole I watched him hit that half to three quarter swing shot to 7' but pin high which is the goal of any shot to a green. I knew then that he had it, that last piece. I watched as he pulled his phone out of his bag and said to his teacher three words, "I got it"!! He then went on to have the best 10 year stretch of golf ever. This is where I feel Angelina has come to now. It will be pivitol.
That's what 3 younger girls represent, as they are all dressed in Angelina's trademark white princess dresses. The two smallest are her nieces and the older one is Angelina's 'love of her life' her sister Juliette. The last picture was Angelina dressed in her 'big girl', or her grown-up clothes. Signaling her cross-over into adulthood. What do you think? Am I nuts? O.K. yes is the answer there, but you know what I mean.
Some reactors are the Gold Standard already and everybody is chasing them, like you. I think you do great. On second thought maybe you should worry!!
lol...
Thanks for the guitar chords to validate that she knows the chords she playing. It has been noted that she does play the piano, guitar and even violin. To what level is in question. I don't doubt she can play. Main thing is she can SING! If she could play the piano half as good as Aretha Franklin, she could accompany herself. Great reaction, again.
If I might•••It's not 'in question.' It's simply 'not known.' World of difference.
And, actually, she 'has' accompanied herself. Fact.
@@lindathompson3982 Thank you!
She plays guitar,piano and violin ❤
She also sang this straight and flat,not a bunch of runs and no? Vocal fry which is something shes all about. Her voice is approaching her full adult voice. As she matures annd creates the persona for the stage she’ll find her way. The prodigy youth shell will be shed
I iove to listen to you.. Because you are driffrent.
Maybe she can have an Al Green moment and go to muscle shoals and use that studio, soundboard, mics, everything Al used in 72 and produce some swampy r n b or gospelesque tunes
thanks I'm doing fine, even extremely fine since this came out...
These videos seem to be Republic's way of keeping her (and us) happy until she and her family feel she's ready to really break out. They'll have to think hard about how they're gonna market her. 😎
All gates are open for ambasador of Peace...Long fuckin life AJ
Why are the best always worried about not getting better? I am admittedly addicted to Angelina and you are one of very few reactors that I always listen to all the way through. You could get somewhat better by continuing to polish what you do but you sound like you want more better than that. So you need to try something different. My suggestion is that you comment on why you think Angelina is so effective, ignoring her voice. As an engineer I have some data and ideas, I am sure as a musician your ideas would be very different. It may require some research. I suggest that you get a copy of her book "Between Two Hearts " it is available digitally in English from her website. After digesting it it would be a fascinating reaction. There are two you tube videos from at least 4 year ago that explains the methods of the music school she attended in Norway from age 6 to 10 or so. You might find that interesting. If I trip over them I'll forward them to you. Remember "live with hope"
I will look for the best thank you for trying to do the best you can if you fall down set time get up seven
This was really nice. I loved the simplicity she used for the video too. Not stopping! Please react to STRAY KIDS Muddy Water and SuperM Big Chance. Also, Lapillus just debuted with Hit Ya and it might be one of the most unique sounding debuts this year. SUPERKIND Watch Out is really impressive too.
The hair is Priscilla Presley.
THE GUITAR IS QUITE POSSIBLY ELVISES ACTUAL TOUR GUITAR & THE HAIRSTYLE IS THE SAME AS THE STYLE PRISCILLA WORE THE DAY SHE & ELVIS GOT MARRIED, GREAT REACTION ELLIS, A GREAT RENDITION & EXECUTION FROM ANGELINA AS USUAL.