Rhianna had a huge hit with this song and here, Angelina performs it on the spur of the moment at her home with her friend Ivan playing guitar for her. He wasn't fully versed in the song and is seen following her lead as best as he can. Angelina has to arrange the song as she reads lyrics off a tablet at her side since she wasn't fully versed in the song either. The result is a rendition that brings forth more emotion laden penetration than Rhianna. Simply a mind boggling performance.
Absolutely the truth...so many people feel to realize that she is reading the lyrics as she sings this song and so so so many others she has done and simply creates a version that is so much better than the originals without even knowing the song...now that's talent at the highest level in my opinion. Thanks guys for a wonderful reaction.
All these home videos like this with guitarist, Ivan Mendez, are when she was 12 yo & they are exactly as you predicted. In an interview, Ivan said they would decide on a song to record, then they would spend a few minutes going over the chord changes & Angelina would get the lyrics on her i-pad. She would decide on the tempo & tell him just follow me. The only times they ever needed a 2nd take was if he messed up because he said she never did. I think this on-the-fly cover of Stay is better than the original.
Covers are her experiences, that she now has those experiences and learned from them. Angelina absorbs music, this was one take while reading through the lyrics and singing. Unbelievable....
Ivan Mendez was Angelina's (12y) guitarist in LA in 2018. In an interview with Alan Papier on his UA-cam channel, Ivan told the story of how the cover came about. In a nutshell ( I mean in summary, I can't give an interview of almost 40 minutes in two sentences, please listen to Ivan Mendez yourself. ) "Angelina doesn't have a wish list of songs, she decides spontaneously if she likes a song. After hearing this song she says great song and has downloaded the lyrics. Then Ivan played the melody " OK, well, let's start ". Then the cover was recorded in one take, Angelina sang the song here for the first time after her arrangement without rehearsing beforehand. 👣 💯 *AJ* 💯👣
@@Keno0355In all the videos of Angelina that I know, she only uses her smartphone. Look at the home videos with Egli Clausen, Angelina was 10 or 11 years old. 😊
Angelina has told us she has written more than 100 songs and we have been blessed with 14 to date. Here is the list. "What is Life" first sung at age 11. We don't know how old she was when she wrote each song. Age presented is her age when she first sang it. "Oslo" age 11 "Shield" age 12 "Million Miles" age 14 we know she wrote this one in the days after her maternal grandfather passed in 2019 when she was 13 "7th Heaven" age 15 "Love Don't Let Me Go" age 17 "Now I'm the Fool" age 17 "Fire and Rain" age 17 "It's All My Fault" age 17 "Good in Goodbyes" age 17 "Diamond" age 17 "Our Time" age 17 "Princess of Ruins" age 18 ..... only performed at her 2 shows in Las Vegas 2/29/24 "Bad Valentine" age 18 worked with Toby Gad Should include songs for which she was the first to sing "I'm Still Holding Out for You" age 10 .... considered one of her best vocal performances by many "Song for A" age 12 "Above the Water" a EDM song released January 31, 2020 "We're the Best" sung with RedOne at the FIFA Awards February 27, 2023 Angelina wrote new lyrics for two famous songs by Amy Winehouse, "Back to Black" and "Rehab" since it was inappropriate for a preteen to sing the original lyrics. For "Back to Black" Angelina wrote the new lyrics in the 24 hours prior to the recording, then needed just two takes.
This is the first video of hers that I saw almost two years ago, and I've been hooked ever since. BTW she was twelve here, as in every video where she was accompanied by Ivan Mendez.
It's all about love. She relates to the message of love in the song which she can relate to. The love. The particular story will vary and of course she hasn't lived any of the situations brought forth in a song BUT she feels the love and expresses it with her voice and we believe everything she is singing. No one like her. only Angelina...
The metamorphosis of AJ Angelina Jordan's evolution from a child prodigy to a full-grown artist is a testament to her enduring talent and the natural progression of life. It's not uncommon for fans to feel nostalgic about artists they've followed since childhood, but growth and change are intrinsic to the human experience. As Angelina transitions into adulthood, her style and presentation may change, but what remains constant is her unique voice that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Her journey reflects the transformation every artist undergoes, adapting and maturing both personally and professionally. This metamorphosis often brings a deeper, more resonant voice and a presence that resonates with both the innocence of youth and the wisdom of experience. Angelina's ability to maintain her signature sound while enhancing it with the strength of adulthood is what makes her a true phenomenon in the music industry. PS. If anyone questions her abilities as an adult, all one has to do is experience her performance in Dec. of 2023 at the Nobel Peace Prize on Oslo, Norway when she performed the most exquisite performance in my lifetime of Unchained Melody with the KORK Orchestra, no one on earth could have performed it better.
Angels! Why dont you go support this lovely couple by watching some of their other videos, they have lots of great reactions to other artists. I am confident you will find something you like 💖
Angelina and Ivan Mendez her guitarist in L.A. at the age of 12. These were jam sessions that they would do in the evening. Angelina would pick a song and Ivan would practice the cords then Angelina would say follow me. What is amazing is she is reading the lyrics and just kills this song! An amazing young lady and a consummate professional! These were one take and done!
Thank you guys for a great reaction , you were pretty spot on, yes one take Angelina she doesn't know all the lyrics either on these impromptu performances you see her looking to her left still she is amazing, having every sound of her voice audible is something important to her and the uniqueness of what she does vocally and her breathe is a part of it , her live with minimal accompaniment performances are the best ever period. and the depth of feeling is an innate thing with her which evolves as well, but she becomes the song she always has from a tot , and now at 18 yrs old she is in a league of her own. The world doesn't know how fortunate they are yet but she is on the verge of breaking out . 💜💜💜👣😇💜💜💜
These videos with Ivan when she's 12-13 are spontaneous performances with little or no rehearsal. Every one she does with Ivan are really exceptional and often sound different (and better) than the original. It's a miraculous thing to see. 😎
You pretty much nailed it about this recording. It’s just a home recording of which she did a lot of at ages 11 theough 12. No studio clean up, no post production, usually just one take, no producer or engineer, just a raw recording.
We Do not know that for certain and some people believe based on what they're hearing is that it did get some balancing, or reverb (most probably) Or other treatments post recording from the phone., Is on a laptop program. There is no guarantee of this being a Live-Live as you purport. Other than that it is a raw sound. I think someone also mentioned that You can alter the microphone to add production during the recording, such as reverb, And such...
This was done with Ivan Mendez, who accompanied her when she first moved to the US. She did many of these earlier, while still in Oslo, with guitarist and good friend Egil Claussen.
Whenever you see this guitarist, he only accompanied her the summer of her 12th year. They play beautiful music together, usually in one take according to him. Did you notice that she is still reading the lyrics? Who can do that and still put all the emotion into the words? Angelina, that’s who!
Summer breeze, or typhoon, AJ performances have the gravity of Jupiter. Angelina Jordan's musical prowess is evident in her dynamic range of performances. Her collaboration with Toby Gad on the song "Bad Valentine" showcases her ability to deliver powerful vocals that resonate with her audience. Meanwhile, her restrained performance at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony highlights her versatility and sensitivity to the context of the event. Jordan's ability to convey deep emotion through her music, whether it's the raw energy of "Bad Valentine" or the poignant subtlety of "Unchained Melody" performed at the Nobel tribute, allows listeners to experience a profound connection to her artistry. Her performances are not just about vocal talent but are a testament to her understanding of the power of music as a universal language of human expression.
I don’t understand when people criticize her for doing covers. What artist hasn’t started with covers? I think they forget that her career started when she was a little girl and she is still very young. Who was doing original material at 8? Doing covers and studying other artists is music education. I think Angelina has no intention of being just a cover artist. Songwriting and presenting her own music is very important to her. She says she has written over 100 songs and she was 11 when she recorded her first two originals. Her lyrics and song ideas come from her journals which she says she writes in everyday and has since she was a little girl. I think the criticism is unfair. Linda Ronstadt made a career out of cover songs. Elvis never wrote any of his sings. He did either covers or songs others wrote for him. If these critics really knew anything about Angelina they would know there is so much more to her than covers.
No worries...most successful artists have started out with covers....who really gives a damn what people say, they have no clue anyway. We all know who she is and at some point so will the rest of the world...
this cover from Angelina,twelve years old,is my favourite from her,,,,,yesss,,,,,better than the original song from Rhianna,,,,,a shocking great performance from Angelina,,thanks
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.
Great reaction guys. Glad to see you back with Angelina. Angelina was 12 in this video. Just a tip that whenever you see a video with Ivan on guitar, she is 12. If you want to hear her now, here is a video of a live performance from May where a new original is introduced called Bad Valentine which will be officially released later this summer. She performs it with producer, musician, songwriter Toby Gad who she cowrote the song with. ua-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/v-deo.htmlsi=RlnXDMGMXuncEGVe You guys may not know that she had two concerts in Las Vegas in February. While there she debuted another original called Princess of Ruins which tells the story of why she performs barefoot on stage. Note that in the Bad Valentine video she is wearing she’s from what we understand was due to venue policy.
Great reaction and when her manager, Uncle Mike is ready, he will unleash Angelina to the World! His number one priority is to protect her at all costs from the Wolves in the Music Industry. She is signed with the same label as Taylor Swift and I'm sure she is aware her days as the raining performer are soon to be at an end. She has written over a hundred songs, 17 on You Tube and 15 Officially released. 2 of her last, one performed in her Vegas Concert, "Princess of Ruins", about why she sings barefoot and just recently covered her newest song co-written with Toby Gad, "Bad Valentine", have not been Officially released. It's available on James Thiel's Channel, he received permission from Toby to post it on You Tube before it's Official release later this Summer, God Bless!
Great review and spot on. She has so many performances at this age and all are awesome. My next fav to this one is for me "Born to Die". Then go back a couple of years from here and listen to her version of "Every time we say goodbye" Simply gorgeous rendition and a must listen too. Thank you.
Yes, i really enjoyed it too and the fact they were flying to LA right after that to checkout LA for moving there and AJ was going to sing at the Mattel Chidrens Hospital Benefit Concert there where she was escorted to by Gene Simmons of Kiss and latter got a short lesson on how to be a star from him.
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Thanks guys for doing this one...one of the many favorites from the Angels. Can I just say, probably biased but have really good ears regardless. Rihanna is a very good "singer" for sure...right here at this age of 13 years old we are witnessing a master vocalist...not a singer, just the way it is. This "cover" is outstanding with just a guitar and vocals while reading the lyrics for a one take performance...no production, mixing, auto tune, just straight up raw vocals....seems to be lost on a lot of folks in many reactions I have seen. Love your reaction.
this is my second favourite song by AJ (so far). Delicate power. Strong tenderness. Intimately worldly. I love how you are grinning at all the moments I have a new tear wrenched from me, those choices of making a note delicate after a stronger one, or one longer than expected. This superpower of AJ to touch our brains and tweak our emotions and also the interestingness of seeing how we each react to that tweak (you with the grin, me with it wiping the smile from my face) Love your couple reactions. Thank you
Absolutely outstanding arrangement and vocals, Angelina’s pitch perfect jazzy soulful voice touches your heart and soul, Sorry Rihanna this is Angelina’s song now she has stolen it, great performance from 12 years old AJ, thanks 🙏
One of the few songs that cannot be reacted to with justice. You need to listen to it with no one watching you. There is such a youthful, innocent, pure, gorgeous quality to her voice that automatically stirs up angelic qualities. You cannot see and hear all of that with concerns about what others are seeing in your reaction.
STAY As usual, AJ at 12 years of age makes every cover her own, and much better than the original.. Do you think that Rihanna saw this performance and that was one of the reasons Stargate Production signed Angelina Jordan? Stargate Production Co. (Beyonce, Rihanna, Sam Smith) Can you imagine sitting next to the genius of Angelina and hearing those hypnotic, heavenly sounds coming out of this lovely child. No one on earth has this ability, she is in a lane of her own. Ivan Mendez Watch as Ivan Mendez, Angelina's LA guitarist reacts to her voice, he is blown away by her storytelling vocals, and he was working with her very often. This is a classic example of the fact that no matter how many times one has experienced AJ performances she has the ability to hypnotize you with those storytelling vocals.
All while as she glances over at her laptop to catch the next lines of lyric. Yes these are on a fly. Mendez the guitarist get about an hr to practice and learn the song and she does her thing. She has about a hundred of these beautiful covers. Reason why she is one of the best! Or the best. 0 =)
Raw, unpolished, barely rehearsed, these sessions with Ivan Mendez show her core talents. This is one of the best from her. That she was 12 is really incidental.
Man I love it when you guys get to this singer!!! As an admitted metal guy, I am always enamoured with the talent of this young girl. She is one of the only newer artists that i can REALLY back and say... THIS IS THE STUFF!!! I respect that you guys are liking it as well and i am simpatico with the way you guys review. I always enjoy your reactions. But favorites have been MEGADETH reactions, and ANGELINA JORDAN. If that's not diversity than they should change the definition. Love you guys, great reaction. Take care out there! 🤟👏🍻
I believe it has been quite awhile since you last reacted to Angelina and I don't remember if you have done any of her 20 songs from her Vegas concert. I know definitely haven't done her most recent collaboration with Toby Gad on If I Were A Boy and original Bad Valentine ❤❤❤❤👣
Angelina Jordan's talent truly transcends words. Her soulful performances have a way of captivating audiences, leaving them spellbound by her vocal prowess. It's no wonder that people find themselves at a loss for words; her voice carries a depth and emotion that can only be felt, not described. She embodies the pure essence of music's power to touch the heart and stir the soul.
As a very longtime AJ fan and Angel......I can definitely point to this particular cover as my favorite......for many reasons. I have felt that way for at least 5 yrs now and have not changed my mind.
Angelina has always been magical at all ages, and this year, at age 18, I think the world will notice. Please check out "Bad Valentine", and approved pre-release from James Thiels channel. This is Angelina today.
I have never seen her in this video before and just love her style and vocal capability. Also really loved the young man playing the guitars reaction to her voice! He just showed pure appreciation of her vocals.
Angelina previously released a cover of If I Were A Boy in a church with a piano and cello, today she released another take on the same setup by doing the first verse Acapella!
You are absolutely right about the process. Ivan Mendez, the guitarist, would come over, maybe have dinner with the family, then Angelina would maybe suggest a song, and he might not even know it. They would play with it for a while and do a take like this. Notice that she is reading the lyrics from her iPad on her lower left. Who else can do this? Angelina and her family moved to L.A. when she was 12-1/2 for her career. Ivan accompanied her for about a year.
As an Angel for many years, I consider the large numbers of covers Angelina performed in her home with Ivan and Egil to be her formative years. She explored many diverse genres and refined her powerful and unique voice, tone, and nuance. In essence these were her self-taught masters' classes that she gifted to us.
🥰. Geez I make use of little things, a little slip in the lyrics, what which of us is caving. Her pulling us out of the trance to look over at the lyrics. Little human moments, so necessary, a reminder throughout that this is a 12 year old singing for real. So unbelievable I adore and need those human moments throughout or I'd struggle to appreciate and remember what I'm watching, as if it isn't even real. 😐
Caught this a number of years back, it's just outstanding, couldn't tell you how many times I've watched it. I get a kick out of the guitar player, it sure looks as if she just blows him away with this one.
Thanks for a great reaction! So much emotion for someone so young, mind blowing! The latest thing she's done is collaborate with Toby Gad, famous songwriter for Beyonce, John Legend, Fergie, etc. They recorded a new version of "If I Were A Boy". They're also co-writing songs, one of which they premiered at The Hotel Cafe in May. Believe me you'll fall off your chairs, it is THAT GOOD! I think this song will be Angelina's ticket to stardom. It is called "Bad Valentine" and here's the link to the authorized version ua-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/v-deo.html Hope you can react to it soon :)
It is strange that someone says that she only does covers in her preteen years. At this age ( 12 ) she had 3 originals on You Tube. I dont think many 12 yo had that.
To the criticism of doing a lot of covers ,one of the greatest , Elvis Presley did all covers . of other peoples songs. Even the one he is most noted for ' You aint nothing but a Hound Dog' was a cover of originally sang by Wille May Thornton in 1953 three years before Elvis did his cover of it. It was wrote by Mike Stoller and Jerry Lieber in the early 1950's.
To all nice and supportive, but some impatient fans! There is a limit to what an 18-year-old artist can achieve with work... It is understandable that the a few fans is impatient, but she is only 18 for God's sake! She is so skilled that she can actually almost set the pace herself. Within the music industry, all important people know who she is, and I can promise you she is a big name within the industry. She has performed at major events. She has perfomed for 40,000 with Norha Jones only 10 years old, Las Vegas, London, Germany, Brazil, and Nobel Peace Prize (to times), several original releases, and the list is long... Many people know who Norha Jones is, but do you know that including cover channel Angelina has approx. 550,000 more subscriptions. I repeat: Angelina is 18 years old, so maybe a little more patience. guys. Don't just think uncritically as fans about what we want at an inhuman rocket speed! She is only 18 years old!
AJ is 12 here, and this is one of her first performances with Ivan Mendez on guitar, and the wonderful Neumann mic she had just received for her 12th Bday. I've listened to the original several times, and for me, Angelina's is better. She recorded this and two other great performances in April/May of 2018. The other two are great also, and I've listed them below with the links: "A Million Years Ago" ua-cam.com/video/QHLtZQ3sIwE/v-deo.htmlsi=i6mrvfprQ6w4lI5D Another great Adele cover that for me is better than the original. Superb!! "California Dreamin'" ua-cam.com/video/EBI7Km3z7-U/v-deo.htmlsi=vYiVPJncNk-Qx8Mh A brand new arrangement of this classic 60s Mamas and Papas song. Stunning!! You guys are great, and I love your Angelina reactions and look forward to more of them.
Apprix 13 year old for a long time this was one of my top 5 Angelina cover songs. However shes done so many now and it dropped down. Check out her Lana Del Reys BORN TO DIE and Mileys NOTHING BREAKS LIKE A HEART all roughly the same age and if you watch these in close proximity it show cases her virtuosity.
Angelina is a master of emotional performance! Her vibrato is the most beautiful I’ve ever heard! Stunning!👌🔥🔥🔥🔥
Absolutely!!!! Absolutely!!!!
Rhianna had a huge hit with this song and here, Angelina performs it on the spur of the moment
at her home with her friend Ivan playing guitar for her. He wasn't fully versed in the song and is
seen following her lead as best as he can. Angelina has to arrange the song as she reads lyrics
off a tablet at her side since she wasn't fully versed in the song either. The result is a rendition
that brings forth more emotion laden penetration than Rhianna. Simply a mind boggling performance.
Absolutely the truth...so many people feel to realize that she is reading the lyrics as she sings this song and so so so many others she has done and simply creates a version that is so much better than the originals without even knowing the song...now that's talent at the highest level in my opinion. Thanks guys for a wonderful reaction.
Angelina + Ivan Mendez = It’s always a masterpiece
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in the ivan mendez interview we find out this was one take and she's reading the lyrics as they go. it truly is gobsmacking
All these home videos like this with guitarist, Ivan Mendez, are when she was 12 yo & they are exactly as you predicted. In an interview, Ivan said they would decide on a song to record, then they would spend a few minutes going over the chord changes & Angelina would get the lyrics on her i-pad. She would decide on the tempo & tell him just follow me. The only times they ever needed a 2nd take was if he messed up because he said she never did. I think this on-the-fly cover of Stay is better than the original.
you nailed it, saved me with explaining this...thx
Angelina's voice is so beautiful. This young lady is definitely one to watch. I look forward to following her career. ❤
she is the REAL deal.
@@TroyArchAngel Agreed! Couldn't have said it better myself❣️😊
11 years into her career already and she just continues to reach new heights day after day...simply amazing to watch!!
Covers are her experiences, that she now has those experiences and learned from them. Angelina absorbs music, this was one take while reading through the lyrics and singing. Unbelievable....
Thank you so much for pointing out that Angel-ina is reading the lyrics. I really don't think most reactors catch that part. She's truly amazing. ❤❤❤
Ivan Mendez was Angelina's (12y) guitarist in LA in 2018. In an interview with Alan Papier on his UA-cam channel, Ivan told the story of how the cover came about. In a nutshell ( I mean in summary, I can't give an interview of almost 40 minutes in two sentences, please listen to Ivan Mendez yourself. ) "Angelina doesn't have a wish list of songs, she decides spontaneously if she likes a song. After hearing this song she says great song and has downloaded the lyrics. Then Ivan played the melody " OK, well, let's start ". Then the cover was recorded in one take, Angelina sang the song here for the first time after her arrangement without rehearsing beforehand. 👣 💯 *AJ* 💯👣
And she didn't know the lyrics. So she loaded the text onto the PC and kept looking at the monitor during the recording to read the text.
@@Keno0355In all the videos of Angelina that I know, she only uses her smartphone. Look at the home videos with Egli Clausen, Angelina was 10 or 11 years old. 😊
I hope you notice that Angelina is reading the lyrics on the screen to her left wich in my opinion makes her performance even more remarkable
Angelina has told us she has written more than 100 songs and we have been blessed with 14 to date. Here is the list.
"What is Life" first sung at age 11. We don't know how old she was when she wrote each song. Age presented is her age when she first sang it.
"Oslo" age 11
"Shield" age 12
"Million Miles" age 14 we know she wrote this one in the days after her maternal grandfather passed in 2019 when she was 13
"7th Heaven" age 15
"Love Don't Let Me Go" age 17
"Now I'm the Fool" age 17
"Fire and Rain" age 17
"It's All My Fault" age 17
"Good in Goodbyes" age 17
"Diamond" age 17
"Our Time" age 17
"Princess of Ruins" age 18 ..... only performed at her 2 shows in Las Vegas 2/29/24
"Bad Valentine" age 18 worked with Toby Gad
Should include songs for which she was the first to sing
"I'm Still Holding Out for You" age 10 .... considered one of her best vocal performances by many
"Song for A" age 12
"Above the Water" a EDM song released January 31, 2020
"We're the Best" sung with RedOne at the FIFA Awards February 27, 2023
Angelina wrote new lyrics for two famous songs by Amy Winehouse, "Back to Black" and "Rehab" since it was inappropriate for a preteen to sing the original lyrics. For "Back to Black" Angelina wrote the new lyrics in the 24 hours prior to the recording, then needed just two takes.
Great post Andy, have a great AJ Day!
Do we know AJ co- wrote Bad Valentine? Toby Gad said they are working together, but he may have written it .
@@marypetrakos5232 We don't know who wrote the lyrics. My money is on Angelina as the lyrics have the same feel as "Now I'm the Fool".
This is the first video of hers that I saw almost two years ago, and I've been hooked ever since. BTW she was twelve here, as in every video where she was accompanied by Ivan Mendez.
It's all about love. She relates to the message of love in the song which she can relate to. The love. The particular story will vary and of course she hasn't lived any of the situations brought forth in a song BUT she feels the love and expresses it with her voice and we believe everything she is singing. No one like her. only Angelina...
The metamorphosis of AJ
Angelina Jordan's evolution from a child prodigy to a full-grown artist is a testament to her enduring talent and the natural progression of life. It's not uncommon for fans to feel nostalgic about artists they've followed since childhood, but growth and change are intrinsic to the human experience. As Angelina transitions into adulthood, her style and presentation may change, but what remains constant is her unique voice that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Her journey reflects the transformation every artist undergoes, adapting and maturing both personally and professionally. This metamorphosis often brings a deeper, more resonant voice and a presence that resonates with both the innocence of youth and the wisdom of experience. Angelina's ability to maintain her signature sound while enhancing it with the strength of adulthood is what makes her a true phenomenon in the music industry.
PS. If anyone questions her abilities as an adult, all one has to do is experience her performance in Dec. of 2023 at the Nobel Peace Prize on Oslo, Norway when she performed the most exquisite performance in my lifetime of Unchained Melody with the KORK Orchestra, no one on earth could have performed it
better.
Angels! Why dont you go support this lovely couple by watching some of their other videos, they have lots of great reactions to other artists. I am confident you will find something you like 💖
Tone and Texture.... Angelina is redefining singing
The comment about her and covers and learning of the feelings bc of those are spot on. Good one guys
I still think her rendition of I'd Rather Go Blind in the style of Etta James is one of her best.
Yep, maxed out soul at 12.
Agreed! She's truly amazing. ❤❤❤
Angelina and Ivan Mendez her guitarist in L.A. at the age of 12. These were jam sessions that they would do in the evening. Angelina would pick a song and Ivan would practice the cords then Angelina would say follow me. What is amazing is she is reading the lyrics and just kills this song! An amazing young lady and a consummate professional! These were one take and done!
Probably the second time they are doing this and doing it in one take. Angelina is still reading the lyrics as she goes.
Thank you for reacting to the Norwegian legend, Angelina Jordan :-)
Thank you guys for a great reaction , you were pretty spot on, yes one take Angelina she doesn't know all the lyrics either on these impromptu performances you see her looking to her left still she is amazing, having every sound of her voice audible is something important to her and the uniqueness of what she does vocally and her breathe is a part of it , her live with minimal accompaniment performances are the best ever period. and the depth of feeling is an innate thing with her which evolves as well, but she becomes the song she always has from a tot , and now at 18 yrs old she is in a league of her own. The world doesn't know how fortunate they are yet but she is on the verge of breaking out . 💜💜💜👣😇💜💜💜
These videos with Ivan when she's 12-13 are spontaneous performances with little or no rehearsal. Every one she does with Ivan are really exceptional and often sound different (and better) than the original. It's a miraculous thing to see. 😎
You pretty much nailed it about this recording. It’s just a home recording of which she did a lot of at ages 11 theough 12. No studio clean up, no post production, usually just one take, no producer or engineer, just a raw recording.
While she did many covers art 11 and 12, the ones with Ivan Mendez were all done when she was 12.
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We Do not know that for certain and some people believe based on what they're hearing is that it did get some balancing, or reverb (most probably) Or other treatments post recording from the phone., Is on a laptop program. There is no guarantee of this being a Live-Live as you purport. Other than that it is a raw sound. I think someone also mentioned that You can alter the microphone to add production during the recording, such as reverb, And such...
Well I've heard her live and it's super fantastic.@@rickrack4812
This was done with Ivan Mendez, who accompanied her when she first moved to the US. She did many of these earlier, while still in Oslo, with guitarist and good friend Egil Claussen.
She was 12 years old here😊 Great reaction, guys. Love from Norway 🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴❤❤❤
Whenever you see this guitarist, he only accompanied her the summer of her 12th year. They play beautiful music together, usually in one take according to him. Did you notice that she is still reading the lyrics? Who can do that and still put all the emotion into the words? Angelina, that’s who!
Summer breeze, or typhoon, AJ performances have the gravity of Jupiter.
Angelina Jordan's musical prowess is evident in her dynamic range of performances. Her collaboration with Toby Gad on the song "Bad Valentine" showcases her ability to deliver powerful vocals that resonate with her audience. Meanwhile, her restrained performance at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony highlights her versatility and sensitivity to the context of the event. Jordan's ability to convey deep emotion through her music, whether it's the raw energy of "Bad Valentine" or the poignant subtlety of "Unchained Melody" performed at the Nobel tribute, allows listeners to experience a profound connection to her artistry. Her performances are not just about vocal talent but are a testament to her understanding of the power of music as a universal language of human expression.
I don’t understand when people criticize her for doing covers. What artist hasn’t started with covers? I think they forget that her career started when she was a little girl and she is still very young. Who was doing original material at 8?
Doing covers and studying other artists is music education.
I think Angelina has no intention of being just a cover artist. Songwriting and presenting her own music is very important to her. She says she has written over 100 songs and she was 11 when she recorded her first two originals. Her lyrics and song ideas come from her journals which she says she writes in everyday and has since she was a little girl.
I think the criticism is unfair. Linda Ronstadt made a career out of cover songs. Elvis never wrote any of his sings. He did either covers or songs others wrote for him. If these critics really knew anything about Angelina they would know there is so much more to her than covers.
No worries...most successful artists have started out with covers....who really gives a damn what people say, they have no clue anyway. We all know who she is and at some point so will the rest of the world...
Nearly half of Whitney's records are cover (45 songs), including most of her successful songs as 'I Will Always Love You'.
this cover from Angelina,twelve years old,is my favourite from her,,,,,yesss,,,,,better than the original song from Rhianna,,,,,a shocking great performance from Angelina,,thanks
Angelina was amazing at 12 years old !! I kind of miss her voice at this age , so smooth and pure and nothing fancy !! Of course I love her now !!
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.
Great reaction guys. Glad to see you back with Angelina.
Angelina was 12 in this video. Just a tip that whenever you see a video with Ivan on guitar, she is 12.
If you want to hear her now, here is a video of a live performance from May where a new original is introduced called Bad Valentine which will be officially released later this summer. She performs it with producer, musician, songwriter Toby Gad who she cowrote the song with. ua-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/v-deo.htmlsi=RlnXDMGMXuncEGVe
You guys may not know that she had two concerts in Las Vegas in February. While there she debuted another original called Princess of Ruins which tells the story of why she performs barefoot on stage. Note that in the Bad Valentine video she is wearing she’s from what we understand was due to venue policy.
PLEASE do a reaction to this song!
she is reading the lyrics in the flow, look at the eyes.
Great reaction and when her manager, Uncle Mike is ready, he will unleash Angelina to the World! His number one priority is to protect her at all costs from the Wolves in the Music Industry. She is signed with the same label as Taylor Swift and I'm sure she is aware her days as the raining performer are soon to be at an end. She has written over a hundred songs, 17 on You Tube and 15 Officially released. 2 of her last, one performed in her Vegas Concert, "Princess of Ruins", about why she sings barefoot and just recently covered her newest song co-written with Toby Gad, "Bad Valentine", have not been Officially released. It's available on James Thiel's Channel, he received permission from Toby to post it on You Tube before it's Official release later this Summer, God Bless!
Great review and spot on. She has so many performances at this age and all are awesome. My next fav to this one is for me "Born to Die". Then go back a couple of years from here and listen to her version of "Every time we say goodbye" Simply gorgeous rendition and a must listen too. Thank you.
Yes, i really enjoyed it too and the fact they were flying to LA right after that to checkout LA for moving there and AJ was going to sing at the Mattel Chidrens Hospital Benefit Concert there where she was escorted to by Gene Simmons of Kiss and latter got a short lesson on how to be a star from him.
Notice how AJ glances off to her left? She is actually reading the lyrics as she sings! One of my early AJ favorites.
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Angelina is 12 years old in this video. Whenever you see Angelina with guitarist Ivan Mendez, Angelina is 12 years old.
MAGICAL Rendition !!!!
INSANE!!!!!!
This VOICE can return to the World after 2000 years!
The microphone in the video is a Neumann model TM 103. She was 12 when she got it for her birthday.
One of your best commentaries ever.
As always your reactions and comments are always informative and honest
Love to see the guitarist (Ivan) really get into the performance.
I wish Ivan was her permanent guitarist accompanist.
you need to hear California Dreaming with her and him!!!!
I'm FLOORED!!!!
Thanks guys for doing this one...one of the many favorites from the Angels. Can I just say, probably biased but have really good ears regardless. Rihanna is a very good "singer" for sure...right here at this age of 13 years old we are witnessing a master vocalist...not a singer, just the way it is. This "cover" is outstanding with just a guitar and vocals while reading the lyrics for a one take performance...no production, mixing, auto tune, just straight up raw vocals....seems to be lost on a lot of folks in many reactions I have seen. Love your reaction.
this is my second favourite song by AJ (so far). Delicate power. Strong tenderness. Intimately worldly.
I love how you are grinning at all the moments I have a new tear wrenched from me, those choices of making a note delicate after a stronger one, or one longer than expected. This superpower of AJ to touch our brains and tweak our emotions and also the interestingness of seeing how we each react to that tweak (you with the grin, me with it wiping the smile from my face)
Love your couple reactions. Thank you
Absolutely outstanding arrangement and vocals, Angelina’s pitch perfect jazzy soulful voice touches your heart and soul, Sorry Rihanna this is Angelina’s song now she has stolen it, great performance from 12 years old AJ, thanks 🙏
One of the few songs that cannot be reacted to with justice. You need to listen to it with no one watching you. There is such a youthful, innocent, pure, gorgeous quality to her voice that automatically stirs up angelic qualities. You cannot see and hear all of that with concerns about what others are seeing in your reaction.
Angelina pours her whole heart and soul into every performance and we are the beneficiaries.
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As usual, AJ at 12 years of age makes every cover her own, and much better than the original.. Do you think that Rihanna saw this performance and that was one of the reasons Stargate Production signed Angelina Jordan? Stargate Production Co. (Beyonce, Rihanna, Sam Smith)
Can you imagine sitting next to the genius of Angelina and hearing those hypnotic, heavenly sounds coming out of this lovely child. No one on earth has this ability, she is in a lane of her own.
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Watch as Ivan Mendez, Angelina's LA guitarist reacts to her voice, he is blown away by her storytelling vocals, and he was working with her very often. This is a classic example of the fact that no matter how many times one has experienced AJ performances she has the ability to hypnotize you with those storytelling vocals.
All while as she glances over at her laptop to catch the next lines of lyric. Yes these are on a fly. Mendez the guitarist get about an hr to practice and learn the song and she does her thing. She has about a hundred of these beautiful covers. Reason why she is one of the best! Or the best.
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She is just that good, even if it is a one take and not produced♥️
One of the most beautiful renditions of any song by any singer, in my view
Raw, unpolished, barely rehearsed, these sessions with Ivan Mendez show her core talents. This is one of the best from her. That she was 12 is really incidental.
I love this ❤
Man I love it when you guys get to this singer!!! As an admitted metal guy, I am always enamoured with the talent of this young girl. She is one of the only newer artists that i can REALLY back and say... THIS IS THE STUFF!!! I respect that you guys are liking it as well and i am simpatico with the way you guys review. I always enjoy your reactions. But favorites have been MEGADETH reactions, and ANGELINA JORDAN. If that's not diversity than they should change the definition. Love you guys, great reaction. Take care out there! 🤟👏🍻
Little or no rehearsal, reading lyrics over her shoulder. An absolute brilliant performance.
I believe it has been quite awhile since you last reacted to Angelina and I don't remember if you have done any of her 20 songs from her Vegas concert. I know definitely haven't done her most recent collaboration with Toby Gad on If I Were A Boy and original Bad Valentine ❤❤❤❤👣
One of AJs very best musical updates !!!
this is still one of my favorite Angelina Jordan's performances. sweetest sound ever.
Yes Angelina is fantastic! 👏👏👏👏💕💕
Angelina received that pro mic for her 12th birthday. When you see her with that mic, you know that she's at least 12.
Angelina Jordan's talent truly transcends words. Her soulful performances have a way of captivating audiences, leaving them spellbound by her vocal prowess. It's no wonder that people find themselves at a loss for words; her voice carries a depth and emotion that can only be felt, not described. She embodies the pure essence of music's power to touch the heart and stir the soul.
As a very longtime AJ fan and Angel......I can definitely point to this particular cover as my favorite......for many reasons. I have felt that way for at least 5 yrs now and have not changed my mind.
AJ is so wonderful. I love hearing her sing.
Angelina has always been magical at all ages, and this year, at age 18, I think the world will notice. Please check out "Bad Valentine", and approved pre-release from James Thiels channel. This is Angelina today.
I have never seen her in this video before and just love her style and vocal capability. Also really loved the young man playing the guitars reaction to her voice! He just showed pure appreciation of her vocals.
Very hypnotic sound and a master storyteller. You two know her well!
Angelina previously released a cover of If I Were A Boy in a church with a piano and cello, today she released another take on the same setup by doing the first verse Acapella!
You are absolutely right about the process. Ivan Mendez, the guitarist, would come over, maybe have dinner with the family, then Angelina would maybe suggest a song, and he might not even know it. They would play with it for a while and do a take like this. Notice that she is reading the lyrics from her iPad on her lower left. Who else can do this?
Angelina and her family moved to L.A. when she was 12-1/2 for her career. Ivan accompanied her for about a year.
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Great vocals and world class story telling and at this age ,,, unbelievable
Perfect!!!
Always 12 with this guitarist.
As an Angel for many years, I consider the large numbers of covers Angelina performed in her home with Ivan and Egil to be her formative years. She explored many diverse genres and refined her powerful and unique voice, tone, and nuance. In essence these were her self-taught masters' classes that she gifted to us.
❤❤❤Love Angelina❤❤❤
🥰. Geez I make use of little things, a little slip in the lyrics, what which of us is caving. Her pulling us out of the trance to look over at the lyrics. Little human moments, so necessary, a reminder throughout that this is a 12 year old singing for real. So unbelievable I adore and need those human moments throughout or I'd struggle to appreciate and remember what I'm watching, as if it isn't even real. 😐
Thanks for an intresting reaction. I really believe Angelina is one of the most talented and versatile young voices around.
Caught this a number of years back, it's just outstanding, couldn't tell you how many times I've watched it. I get a kick out of the guitar player, it sure looks as if she just blows him away with this one.
And they are, in my opinion, the best. This Above all.
I've been craving reactions to her early teen era SO BAD! Thanks!
Good work!
Amazing ❤beautiful ❤
Thanks for a great reaction! So much emotion for someone so young, mind blowing!
The latest thing she's done is collaborate with Toby Gad, famous songwriter for Beyonce, John Legend, Fergie, etc. They recorded a new version of "If I Were A Boy". They're also co-writing songs, one of which they premiered at The Hotel Cafe in May.
Believe me you'll fall off your chairs, it is THAT GOOD! I think this song will be Angelina's ticket to stardom. It is called "Bad Valentine" and here's the link to the authorized version ua-cam.com/video/yTjzhPSVguc/v-deo.html
Hope you can react to it soon :)
It is strange that someone says that she only does covers in her preteen years.
At this age ( 12 ) she had 3 originals on You Tube. I dont think many 12 yo had that.
Great reactions, love it. You guys have ro listen to her new stuff ❤
To the criticism of doing a lot of covers ,one of the greatest , Elvis Presley did all covers . of other peoples songs. Even the one he is most noted for ' You aint nothing but a Hound Dog' was a cover of originally sang by Wille May Thornton in 1953 three years before Elvis did his cover of it. It was wrote by Mike Stoller and Jerry Lieber in the early 1950's.
You Make Me Feel So Young is a duet. She goes deeper than Sanatra's part!
We need that Not Like Us video reaction 😅
To all nice and supportive, but some impatient fans! There is a limit to what an 18-year-old artist can achieve with work... It is understandable that the a few fans is impatient, but she is only 18 for God's sake! She is so skilled that she can actually almost set the pace herself. Within the music industry, all important people know who she is, and I can promise you she is a big name within the industry. She has performed at major events. She has perfomed for 40,000 with Norha Jones only 10 years old, Las Vegas, London, Germany, Brazil, and Nobel Peace Prize (to times), several original releases, and the list is long... Many people know who Norha Jones is, but do you know that including cover channel Angelina has approx. 550,000 more subscriptions. I repeat: Angelina is 18 years old, so maybe a little more patience. guys. Don't just think uncritically as fans about what we want at an inhuman rocket speed! She is only 18 years old!
Listen to BAD VALENTINE yet? Wanna talk about 🔥
She was 12! ❤
What's so amazing is she is so unfamiliar with the song she is reading the lines as she sings.
Watch her new piano/cello video with Toby Gadd the songwriter of If I were A Boy.
You need to do some Angelina catching up. Check out Bad Valentine…🤯
AJ is 12 here, and this is one of her first performances with Ivan Mendez on guitar, and the wonderful Neumann mic she had just received for her 12th Bday. I've listened to the original several times, and for me, Angelina's is better. She recorded this and two other great performances in April/May of 2018. The other two are great also, and I've listed them below with the links:
"A Million Years Ago" ua-cam.com/video/QHLtZQ3sIwE/v-deo.htmlsi=i6mrvfprQ6w4lI5D Another great Adele cover that for me is better than the original. Superb!!
"California Dreamin'" ua-cam.com/video/EBI7Km3z7-U/v-deo.htmlsi=vYiVPJncNk-Qx8Mh A brand new arrangement of this classic 60s Mamas and Papas song. Stunning!!
You guys are great, and I love your Angelina reactions and look forward to more of them.
There is reverb on AJ's vocal.
Not a crime, but it makes a difference.
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Apprix 13 year old for a long time this was one of my top 5 Angelina cover songs. However shes done so many now and it dropped down. Check out her Lana Del Reys BORN TO DIE and Mileys NOTHING BREAKS LIKE A HEART all roughly the same age and if you watch these in close proximity it show cases her virtuosity.