Note that this is also her own arrangement (at the beginning of the video you'll see her give the director more notes). Your word for Angelina was "unprecedented," which is completely accurate: at 9 years of age, she understood jazz in a way that few musicians ever will (and NO ONE under the age of 20 ever has). Ignore her age and simply enjoy her as the top tier professional jazz musician that she is. As a fellow musician (sax & clarinet), I too wish I had a fraction of this child's talent!
This IS her own arrangement ... and th3 studio musicians refer to her as "The BOSS" because of understanding and complete perfessionalism 😂 Welcome to the 🌎 of Angelina Jordan - you may as well start an Angelina playlist ... your journey only just begun 😂
Not bad for a 9 year old. Take a fifties song by Screaming Jay Hawkins, arrange the music and then sing like a 40 year old jazz singer. This girl is a gift to us all. Welcome to Angelina's world.
Loved your reaction! At the beginning she scribbles on a piece of paper and hands that to the band leader. I believe those were her last minute arrangement changes for the band 😂
I love it when somebody with so much knowledge about jazz hears Angelina perform. It is very unusual for a young girl like her now a days to be interested in jazz, especially at this age. I have heard everything she has done, and nobody tells her, this is how you do it, she does all of this on her own. Including the arrangements. Her grandmom played jazz in the house when she was growing up. And with her unbelievable natural talent, this is what we are blessed with. Continue your journey, it is a rabbit hole for sure!!
You anit seen nothing yet Sweetheart When she sings she reaches into that part of your soul that didnt knew you had shes Our Beautiful Barefoot Angel Princess Thank you for your Reaction .I singed up .Hope to see more Hugs be safe.🌻
So many reactors say that Angelina can’t know what these early songs are about. No, that’s not true. You don’t have to live the emotions to perform. Angelina is a truly special person-not one in a million, but once in a lifetime. You’ll see as you watch other music that she arranges and performs that she is way beyond her years musically, emotionally, and intellectually. Even younger than in this song, Angelina is articulate, smart, and aware. What you’re seeing here is Angelina inhabiting a genre. She does that that effortlessly and authentically: blues, jazz, soul, ballads, r&b, pop… I’ve been listening to music since the 1950’s. Angelina is easily the best singer I’ve ever heard. Just pick a title you like-any age, any genre-and you’ll become a believer.
"Welcome to the wonderful world of Angelina Jordan!" What a great addition you are to her expanding family around the world! When you play this back for yourself it will seem like you are talking about a veteran artist who has been singing for years and has perfected her style. Wrong! She's 9 and she had a lot of influence on this arrangement. I know you will probably go next to her performances on Norway's Got Talent and then I CANNOT WAIT till you listen to her sing 'What A Difference A Day Makes' at 8 years old singing at an outdoor event in front of thousands in the audience. Somewhere Dinah Washington's spirit smiles whenever she hears Angelina singing this great classic. So much more but I'll save it. Btw, this was the best breakdown of this video I have heard by anyone and let me tell you, a lot of very knowledgeable people have reacted to her performance.
Thank you Aron for an amazing reaction to Our mini jazz queen she had already been given the name by now , you are going to love her ,like we all do. Yes this was her arrangement based her discovering screaming j on you tube this was her choice of song to cover , and yes Billie is a big inspiration for her but all of the greats , you have to go back to Norway's Got Talent first audition at 7yrs old "Gloomy Sunday "by Billie she chooses all her own songs , then I'm a fool to love you" Billie again , then" Bang Bang " Nancy Sinatra and "Summertime"" louis and Ella to win the show at 8years old . 💜👣💎
@@A-AronReactsplease start with the long version with english subs of Gloomy Sunday. Her first time in public life on stage. A simple main comment of the judge...you are music 🎶 and they got the feeling..this will be the winner of the competition 🎉 To find out about her own thoughts listen to her recent documentary..ten years in the making.. music 🎶 after her first Vegas Show at the famous Westgate hotel 🏨
oh my God so glad to hear your reaction . I discovered her 2 and a half years ago.. this might be your favorite of Angelina's thus far but get ready! But I cant possibly tell you how many times I've listened and watched this video honing in on every move she makes. I went to hear her in New Hampshire last fall..drove up from Philly . This girl is shifting the tectonic plates in the music and vocal world. ALL of her covers render me speechless and they are hers in my ears ..just mind blowing ...NO ONE COMES NEAR HER
Her grandmother played jazz music for her starting at age 3, especially Billie Holiday and you can really hear that in our voice. Especially when she sang stormy Monday on Norway, got talent when she was seven years old!
I saw this reaction quite some time back, but I find it interesting it popped up again today in my recommended list. Watching this reaction knowing you have made a comfortable home in Angelina's Rabbit hole, you've seen her live, you've become a permanent and important Angel!! :)
Thanks. Yeah this was THE ONE that cemented it for me. It was like a newborn animal getting imprinted. Her mark became indelibly a part of me forever with this song
Loved your reaction!!! The fact that you're also a jazz musician makes you appreciate even more what Angelina is doing with her voice and the orchestration. Angelina went back to the source on this one, but modified it musically and vocally. Note the man looking at Angelina's last minute wishes for the band. I heard her make an offhand remark in a video about the song when she was much older saying that it was about an obsessive love, so she was clued in way back then about it. So mature on so many levels!!! Looking forward to catching up on your earlier reactions to Angelina and future ones as well so I subscribed. As amazing as she was at such a young age, she just kept getting better and better--what she strives for--to the point that she is now beginning to operate on a whole other level of vocal maturity. I mean she recently performed on the same stage as Elvis in Vegas! You have much to experience. Pace yourself and enjoy the deep dive down the rabbit hole. We'll be enjoying the ride right along with you.
Incredible is such an underwhelming word for this beautiful creature know as Angelina Jordan Astar. She is the epitome of all that is good in the world.
IMO, best version of this song ever performed, passion of Jay but a serious rendition that aligns with his original meaning of the song, truly extraordinary.
Yes it's Angelina's own rendition. In an interview she did while preparing for her first Las Vegas show that took place on February 29th 2024 Angelina said she loves doing her own renditions of cover songs.
Angelina was 9 years old in this performance - Her nationality is Norwegian but is fluent in English even at this age - This song was not arranged for her - she wrote the vocal arrangement based on listening to the original Screamin' Jay Hawkins version and communicated to the band how she wanted it to be played - in fact, at the beginning of the video you see Angelina writing down some last-minute changes and it is read by the bandleader. You also notice that her own handwritten notes are on the music stand in front of her as she sings. For more insight into how Angelina works, here is a rehearsal video with some of the same band members at the same age (9 yrs old) - You will see that she is aware of what each musician is doing and communicates to them what she wants to do. The first thing she says is that she wants to start, followed by her saying she wants to start over, later she tells the pianist that the key is too low and that she wants to raise it a half-tone, then at the end of the song she changes the ending on the fly. The spoken language is Norwegian: ua-cam.com/video/80f3t3dmBbk/v-deo.html
Thank you for featuring Angelina again. I hope you will do many more reactions to her, as she is well worth every nanosecond you spend on her. I have watched and listened to her in awe since she released her first video on UA-cam, and what has been evident to me from the start is that she sings with total conviction, despite the fact that she is far too young to have experienced the events suggested in the lyrics of the song she has chosen to sing. But it is not only that, for strange as it may seem is the even more remarkable fact that she can convey the appropriate emotions within those lyrics to her listener. This is Angelina's tribute to Screamin' Jay Hawkins, who wrote and performed the song in 1956 (50 years before Angelina was born). She based her arrangement on his original performance, although she discarded all the theatrics and allowed her voice and body language to tell the story. The song has been covered by many singers over the years, but to my knowledge, Angelina is the only one who has sung in the same style as the original. There are many things I found particularly worthy of note in this video. Some I recognised immediately and those I missed were brought to my attention by the more observant Angelina fans (her Angels) and I thank them for letting me know what I had missed. Another Angelina "Angel" has pointed out something else which I had missed, and it is added at (l) below, (a) Angelina finishing writing last minute changes she wanted and handing them to the Music Director, who smiled. (b) A brief glimpse of Mery Zamani, Angelina's maternal grandmother, a well known and respected Iranian Artist and poet who was also a child prodigy. She was the person who recognised Angelina's talent at an early age and exposed her to all the old time jazz singers. (c) The candle with an image of Screamin' Jay Hawkins on it. (d) The smile on the face of the Bass player. (e) How she rose on to her toes on the last occasion she sang "...because you're mine" (f) The fact she occasionally refers to her written notes on the music stand. Possibly to remind herself of the last minute changes she wanted. (g) Her unwavering passion throughout the performance. Evidenced by her facial expressions and the way she uses her hands and body to emphasise the direction of the song. (h) The way she takes a breath just before she starts the last phrase (I don't care.....) and that breath lasts the whole of that sustained note. A child of that age should not have the ability to hold a note for that length of time. (i) At the end, when she sings I Doooont Caaaaare, she employs TWO separate and distinct vibratos to the word care, a wide one to start the word and a tighter one to close the word (j) The instant transformation from "performance" mode to that of a pensive child, possibly wondering whether she could have done better. I comment on the "pensive" child because Angelina has an incredible work ethic and seeks to perform every song in a way she considers will bring out all the emotions within the lyrics and melody. (k) Perhaps the most remarkable is that despite her tender years, she sings with such total conviction that her authenticity is never in doubt. It is easy to believe that she has experienced the events described in the lyrics. It is not only her voice that is mesmerising, it is also her facial expressions, and the way she uses her hands and body. Her stage presence is electrifying. (l) The performance absolutely is powerful and raw but to me, I am amazed that this is balanced by the profound beauty of the ending phrase; the last twelve words of the song. AND… they are essentially sung a cappella! Angelina has been referred to as the "Queen of Jazz", "The Barefoot Princess", "The girl with a thousand voices". All of them are true, but I prefer the nickname I gave her after listening to about six of her performances. For me, she is "The Chameleon of Song", for as a chameleon is able to change its colour to match its surroundings, so Angelina is able to change the "colour" of her voice to accurately match the needs of the song to reveal the emotions within the lyrics and melody. Even more remarkable is her innate ability to communicate those same emotions to her listeners.
Went back and watched again looking at these. I did notice the candle but actually thought it was a coffee mug. I did catch that it was screaming Jay though. I saw the bass player smile but honestly going back a second time I'm not sure there is really any significance. I'm sure every one of those musicians is a billion times more aware than we are of her brilliance by actually working with her. Maybe that is included as a small reminder of that. I did see the notes letter but didn't actually understand it so thanks (though someone else commented on the same). I saw her looking at the sheet music. Here were my thoughts on this and dang it I wanted to comment on it lol... You'll see jazz musicians have sheet music when often they don't need it. I imagine it's for many reasons depending on the musician. Some might have made notes like you suggest. For me, I visualize chords, chord progressions, melodies, and solos all in my brain. But that can get really messy and complicated. Seeing it on paper allows one to tap into a different creative stream. Moreover, I'm visually oriented so when I hear the rhythm section making some adjustments or anyone else for that matter, I can understand it quicker (I guess my neurons fire faster when visually induced?) when looking on paper. Who knows for her. Re: passion ..yeah she is definitely DEEPLY connected throughout. W.r.t. to her hands and body, I could be wrong but I think she's just grooving. Simple as that. Yeah that breath control is RIDONKulous for her body. I COMPLETELY missed that double vibrato. Fascinating. I did notice her completely playing with the vowels and creating all kinds of sounds with that entire ending phrases as well as stretching timing, volume, intonation, and many other variables. It was a mini clinic all in 5 seconds! Hmmm...I didn't consider the pensive child perspective either. I can see that. I'm not sure but it's definitely very interesting to consider. The last one. I feel it's much much more than that. Her technique is ridiculous and that gives her not only confidence and conviction but a garage full of tools at her disposal. Thank you Soo much for all of this. I rewatched the whole thing from a different perspective 😍
Greatly enjoyed your reaction and analysis. I learned of Angelina 4 years ago. Her music and who she is as a person, has turned me into a superfan at age 65. I am inspired to introduce Angelina to as many people as I can and to learn more about her unique talents. Please take the time to read the biography I compiled for her. UA-cam wouldn't allow me to post the full biography. Born Angelina Jordan Astar on January 10, 2006 in Oslo, Norway. Angelina started singing around 18 months of age, after listening to Whitney Houston on UA-cam. She quickly became obsessed with listening to music videos and her maternal grandmother, Mery Zamani got Angelina interested in classic jazz. Mery Zamani is Iranian and was a prodigy as an artist and poet while growing up in Iran. Angelina attended the Oslo Waldorf School and participated in the Oslo School of Music and Performing Arts after-school program, where starting around age 4, she had training in music but no vocal training. Her teachers were smart enough to not attempt to change what she was doing vocally. More recently she along with her grandmother have designed and made the clothing she wears on stage. *Why Angelina always performs barefoot* At age 6, while traveling in the Middle East with her mother and grandmother, Angelina noticed a girl around her age standing on the side of the road, asking people to step on her bathroom scale to be weighed in hopes of getting some money. Angelina took off her shoes so as to not get the scale dirty and stepped on the scale many times to make the girl feel better. Angelina befriends the girl who was not wearing shoes and has scars on her feet, and learns she is an orphan. The orphan girl tells Angelina how beautiful she thinks her shoes are. Angelina says her shoes don’t fit her well and she wants to give her shoes to the orphan girl who thanks Angelina for giving her the shoes. Angelina asked the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and the girl replied, “I want to become a doctor, but that will never happen since I have no parents and I have siblings so I have to do whatever is necessary for us to survive.” Angelina told the girl to never give up on her dreams. The poor girl asked Angelina what she wanted to be when she grew up and Angelina replied that she wanted to sing for the whole world. The poor girl said she would pray every day so Angelina’s dream would come true. Angelina still says she thinks of that homeless girl every day and has always performed barefoot to remind her of all the children who are less fortunate. At age 9, she became the youngest published author in Norway’s history by writing a book about this encounter in the Middle East. PLEASE PURCHASE Angelina’s book from her merchandise store on her official website.
@@A-AronReacts Thanks for your reply. I envy you hearing Angelina's performances for the first time, although you can't go through them nearly as quickly as I did 4 years ago.
Angelina did do the arrangement for this song, and at start she hands the band director final instructions on a written note. Billie Holliday was one of major influences.
Welcome and follow us down the rabbit hole. I always feel so jealous when I see people hearing AJ for the first time. The more you react to her the quicker your subscriptions will grow.
Great reaction: wonderful to hear comments of a jazz musician who can really understand Angelina's genius ! I do feel the brilliance of this is such that no-one would have thought it possible for a 9 year old if it didn't exist... So much about it is incredible, not least the ability not just to understand but to convey the meaning and emotions of the song.
Love it. For me (and please allow me to get there on my own), the verdict is definitely still out for "all time". But there is NO DOUBT that at an early age, she has the makings of this 🙂
We're all thoroughly enjoying what you do. Keep going ! Trust me, the best is yet to come. ( Other than I put a spell on you ) I dunno.... That one sticks to your ribs. I think it's the best thing I've ever seen. By anybody. There's something supernatural going on there. 👍🏻♥️
Angelina says this is about love. She referred to it as " desparate love." She is an emotional empath. She also says at 1 and a half "l started with jazz." At this point she had already performed "Fly Me to the Moon" after Sinatra on American TV (The View). Angelina is very conscious of the history and background of songs and arrangements.
@@A-AronReactsI wondered initially you might think this comment hyperbole..4 months later Aaron, I reckon you’ll totally agree! Btw, I’ve searched your playlist and can’t see “I’d Rather Go Blind”..Etta James, aged 12 sat down on her couch using her new Neumann mic (wrong way round lol)..anyhow, it’s legendary and I guarantee will blow your mind! Link.. ua-cam.com/video/pK8mMXQb3_I/v-deo.htmlsi=kSAkb_b4HNf717lf
Wow 2nd video in to AJ and already begun to see the pure legendary qualities of our Angelina. Lol, once you said you study Jazz I knew hook line and sinker you were in her net! This will be fun to see you on this Journey. Jazz is her roots she started listening to jazz at the age of 2. Edit) Fly Me to the Moon you have 3 to choose from. The music video in the thunbnail directed by her grandma Mery, the live version from the view when she was slighly younger (8) OR the version she sung when she was invited by Quincy Jones to sing his orchestrated version for Quincy 85th Bday event at the O2 in London when she was 12 years old.
the picture on her candle at the intro is Screamin' Jay Hawkins, who performed and recorded this in 1956 (check out his version on the Tube, it is WILD)....for a 9 year old to know that and sing a "tribute" is amazing.........
Great reaction! You touched upon one of Angelina's greatest attributes...her storytelling. When she played with Gregg Field (who played drums for Sinatra, Basie, Ella, etc.), a few years back he raved about how great her storytelling is, like Sinatra's was. You believe what she says! As Sinatra once said, she never lets her singing get in the way of her storytelling.
AJ is empathic to an unbelieveably high degree. I think that's the key to her level of emotional expression at such an early age. She can glean the emotions from another's vocal performance and internalize them, whether she has experienced them or not. Then she adds them to her own vocal performances. So she can easily sing believably about obsessive love, using her idea of it without actually having experienced it romantically. About the barefoot thing, she actually wrote a book about the experience that caused her to make that pledge, and became the youngest published author in Norway among her many other incredible accomplishments.
She had obviously made last minute changes. We saw him smile as she handed over the note. She chose the Hungarian suicide song GLOOMY SUNDAY to audition at 7 for Norways Talent. So cute with her missing teeth she killed it and everything changed. You saw that realisation hit her mum and she was not hsppy about it. The family protected Angelina as much as possible.
Everyone says that about the notes - and don't get me wrong it may well be true - but from the video it's a completely different cut almost B-Roll. It doesn't mean it happened right then and there or that it was last minute cuts. Nevertheless, I love the concept and want it to be true
@@A-AronReacts she may have even been asked to.make the note. What matters is they wanted to show how much she contributes to the arrangement. That her genius means she is not some kid groomed to perform to order as say someone like Shirley Temple was.
Hello Aron, nice that you took a little look into Angelina's rabbit hole. She was 9 years old when she heard this song, she arranged everything herself based on the original by Screaming J. Hawkins from 1956, you are at the very beginning and I hope that you will embark on the further journey because there is a lot to discover, she is the best singer in the world (my opinion), but you will find out for yourself and believe me, you will be addicted to her voice just like all other fans (Angels), she is also called the barefoot angel with 1000 voices, why she always performs barefoot is another story, she can adapt and improve her voice to any song and also convey a lot of emotions and she has not only written around 200 covers but also 13 originals written by her and 2 written for her, all of which are amazing and are already legendary and there is a lot to tell, I look forward to further reactions and have now subscribed to you, greetings from Germany, by the way, she is now 18 years old
Wow. This was amazing. Great reaction! I'm envious of you - that you're only two performances in and that you've got the rest of her incredible catalogue ahead of you. I have a very strong feeling that I will immensely enjoy your journey down her rabbit hole. IMO Angelina is already the best female singer on the planet and a future G.O.A.T. of the music industry. Much love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥
She’s absolutely so amazing! She’s a master in jazz and blues! And love her for doing all kinds of genres. She’s has only just started! Thank you for a great reaction!👌🔥💎🔥❤️
Dark you say? Angelina ain't afraid of the dark. The songs which took her to the final of Norway's Got Talent were 'Gloomy Sunday'; 'I'm a Fool to Want You'; and 'Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)'. Oh, and the casting director of Netflix series 'Lilyhammer' also picked up on the cocktail lounge vibe when she was cast as a torch singer in a gangsters' haunt . . . at 8!!!
Everything....everything she has done since this day has been just as impressive if not way more. She is gold. MY favorite of all-time & I'm a40 yearlong hard rock metal head. Noone ever like her. I would much love her to do a cover of a Linda Ronstadt song. I grew up loving Linda very much.
Amazed at Angelina... heh.... 4 words... Born Again Old Soul.... Found her a few years back & every song & reaction never gets old.. 1st watch of channel..
Finally!!!! Someone who does really understand talent. Finally someone that said the truth. At 9 years of age here Angelina is already at the level of great artists we have today or even better. Dimash 29 years or whatever his age is, Angelina at 9 is up there, 20 years ahead. Thank you for being honest, and not holding back to say that. Because of obvious reasons. Plus Dimash uses a lot of artificial help, but lets not get into that. This is completely raw talent here. I'm a sub surely for that. Angelina is the real next great, lets just hope the industry doesn't ruin her. Peace and love God Bless
Thanks so much. Please note that I have quite a few reactions to her now and go back in time moving forward. That said, I am honest in critiquing here BECAUSE of who she is. Some don't like it and say "how can you criticize her at 6 or 7 years old. To me, it's all about cataloguing the progression of a modern day Mozart!
@@A-AronReacts You're welcome. Absolutely, as for me I like when they treat Angelina as an adult and critique her performances and try to find really minor imperfections. Because she is really that good, she is a force to study. I know a lot of fans might get on you for it, but don't be sensitive about it and keep going. Do what you feel and say what you feel. Ignore bad comments and stay focused on the good comments and good constructive criticism. You ain't seen nothing yet Aron, wait till you get to "I'd rather go blind" at 12/13 years of age. I'm right now watching all your reactions to her in order by upload date. God Bless
What do you mean Dimash uses artificial help? I hope you're not suggesting that he isn't one of the most technically sound vocal masterminds the world has ever seen? 😜
@@AaronHillyer It's fake. You have no idea. To just say that, you clearly don't know. I am suggesting that 50% of his skill relies on artificial help. I'm 100% sure someone that is somewhat knowledgeable about vocals knows. Or should I say you know, but deny it. I heard Dimash once, and I'm honest not like you it's robotic vocals and pitch correction galore. I couldn't listen to half the song. Wake up from a dream if you think he is the greatest LOL. I'm used to listen to real talent and raw vocals only, so fake vocals I distinguish immediately. Or are you being sarcastic... Because to me it's so obvious, that you have to be brainwashed or dreaming to never think that it's fake. I mean he has talent obviously, but the amazing notes are all fake. Live pitch corrected in real time and obviously even releases. But hey you may say what you like after all, it's just your opinion.
@@AaronHillyer So you say that then silence.... Tell me have you ever thought of that? Pavarotti in his late career was the closest to ever be to pitch perfect. No one that is human can be on perfect pitch sustained for long time. The human voice is not capable. And you are saying That Dimash has better pitch than Pavarotti while he jumps and moves around on stage. Wake up.... It's all fake it's a software. I'm guessing for you to leave a comment like that with an emoji at the end and doesn't reply back. You are fake too, for accepting fake singers and glorifying them as the best the world has seen . Be real, listen to more Angelina and you will get the taste of the real human voice and what the human voice is what really is capable of. Not Ai software. Pff you fake trolls make me sick
🎉🎉🎉 The Barefoot Princess - (From her book, television and radio interviews, and podcasts made between 2014-2015. Includes excerpts from her diary made that day in 2012.) Why does Angelina sing barefooted? Angelina Jordan is known as "The Barefoot Princess" or "The Barefoot Princess of Jazz," amongst many other names. She always performs barefooted, whether in front of a live audience or during a studio performance. The story is that while living in the Middle East, at 6 years old, Angelina came across an orphaned girl, of her own age, sitting in the street, weighing people on a bathroom scale to earn money. Angelina said to herself, "I would like to share her life for one second to know what it is like to sit alone, wet, and damp, and barefoot in a corner of the street." Angelina could see the girl's bare feet were scarred and that it was cold outside, so she offered her own shoes to the girl. Little Angelina says that she really loved her shoes, as they were very nice and she knew she would miss them. But she saw the other little girl’s need for them, which outweighed her own desire to keep them. So she insisted the little girl take them. Angelina called her Princess, even though the girl said she didn't live in a castle, but the ruins of a building next to where she sat. After sharing their hopes and dreams, the little girl said of Angelina's wish to sing for the world, "You will become the one you dream of and when your dreams come true, you have to remember the poor children without shoes; and I will pray for you Angelina.” Later that day, 6 y/o Angelina wrote in her diary, "The world is very strange. Right then and there, I felt as if a door in my heart opened up, and it was filled with lots of lights. It was as if there was, from Earth to Heaven, a staircase. I climbed the stairs. To be able to do something for another human - it was such a big thing…hard to describe really.” From that point on, Angelina takes off her shoes, in honor of ‘Princess’ and all the other less fortunate children of the world, who are orphaned, hungry, or in want of even basic clothing. In 2015, at the age of 9, Angelina wrote a book about the encounter, as everyone continued to ask why she sang barefoot. Her grandmother, Mery Zamani, created the artwork for the book. So at 9, Angelina Jordan became the youngest published author in Norway. Angelina has performed alongside many other artists, raising attention and helping to raise over 21 million euros and millions of dollars for children in need.
Every now and then, running across a new angel, we only need a moment, and we can get straight back when we took the hook. Thanks, you are a welcome start to a beautiful rainy day.
That was a great reaction! Thanks! I’ve watched this performance probably over 100 times and I never get tired of it. Angelina is something else, she’s sooo talented! I also wish there was a video with someone interviewing the musicians about what they experienced that time when that played with her. I’m sure they were equally amazed!
bik Prior to this recording, they all knew of her because of the excitement and buzz of her NGT triumph. Also, the trumpet and piano players had worked with her before.
@@103mrg I’m from Sweden and I’ve followed Angelina almost from the start. I know that they knew of her from before but this performance is on another level. And even though she’s two years older here than when she was in NGT, it’s mindblowing. I would love to hear them tell us about how they experienced it.😊
@@shodanrich3317 I've listened to her Billie Jean cover numerous times, and never picked up on that as scatting .... I guess because it is so brief, just a measure, a couple of times. I've been listening to a lot of Ella Fitzgerald recently, and THAT is what I think of as scatting - she goes on for, I'd say, 30 seconds to a minute in several of her best known songs.
She learned from the classic jazz greats by listening to them since she was a toddler. It seems she has always known who she is and what she would be. With her first song on NGT one of the judges told her, "You ARE music". And she lives and breathes it always. She has said she is always hearing music. At this point she arranged this piece. Yeah, she is committed to charities for needy children since she met the poor girl and gave her her shoes at 6 years old. You have to see "I'll Be There" she did with a cold for a charity that she was advised not to do after becoming sick from singing in the cold outside for the Nobel Peace Prize recipient. She would not let down the kids. And she left the crowd in tears. ua-cam.com/video/VJIwvWdoO3o/v-deo.html . Loving your journey through Angelina's Musical Wonderland.
I believe strongly Angelina used this 1956 Screamin Jay Hawkins arrangement version as a basis to reconstruct the version she ended up with, minus his theatrics. And slowed it down. This has the sax solo, same place, and the vocal 'woooh's near the end. ua-cam.com/video/orNpH6iyokI/v-deo.html His face matches the candle Angelina is holding at the start of her video.
I will do it as a reaction but there is no doubt that she MINIMALLY she drew SOME inspiration from the creator of this epic song. I'm anxious to watch this video...thank you
In an interview Angelina said later (then 10yo) about this song: "It means love! Desperate love. It's very special, it's almost voodoo! The original is very nice, and when I scream it is a desperate cry that everyone should love each other."
I really enjoyed your reaction. As a fellow jazz musician, I'm fascinated at watching a true child prodigy at work in the genre. Angelina grew up listening to the greats and internalized so much. There is a bts video of this same session showing her working with these musicians. Yes she is a little pro. When she was interviewed around this time, she said this song was about desparation for love; this shows she had a sophisticated emotional worldview at such a young age. We have been given so much video of the growth and development of this artist and had my eyes opened to the art of music at my age of 73 by this young woman. AJ in many videos has shown a fantastic abilty with runs an melismas, fry and vibrato but it always in service of the song, not to demonstrate vocal gymnastics for it own sake. I think she is primarily a storyteller and as her original songs attest a brilliant lyricist. But in some videos that you will see, she can really let it rip as well. She is known as the girl with a thousand voices At 18 years old, we've only heard just a few of them.❤
I would recommend you go and do the videos of her on Norway's Got Talent next. Here's the links in order of performance: Gloomy Sunday: ua-cam.com/video/d3gSho9yf88/v-deo.html I'm a fool to want you: ua-cam.com/video/LXknLZDoRVQ/v-deo.html Bang Bang: ua-cam.com/video/ZrE_bI9BHR0/v-deo.html Summertime: ua-cam.com/video/zN4kAof1is0/v-deo.html
It is not uncommon in Norwegian, especially for children, to say yes or no on inhale. As an old male I can't get even close to that high pitch though, nor the maintained and fairly stable pitch. I don't know how hard it is to do for people that didn't do it as children, but I would guess most adult Norwegians are at least to some degree able to vocalize short words on inhale.
After seeing her live three times, she is much better live than the videos show. She is not a new commodity but because her parents insisted on AJ completing her education, she is not as well known by the general public. Her cover of Summertime during the final of NGT is epic. Opening for Norah Jones at age 11, Quincy Jones at 12, in a TV show at about 10, singing for a movie, performing around the world for many world leaders, performing for the Nobel peace prizes twice are just some of her amazing accomplishments. You have gone down a rabbit hole that is amazing.
@@A-AronReacts I too am a musician and have played with many studio and touring musicians and I have never seen anyone like AJ. She is a master story teller who sings. She is truly a prodigy.
Hi Aron 👋 Now my fellow Angelina Angel 😇 We Angels 😇 were speechless the first time we heard Angelina 😶 even me as a 67 year old music and Jazz lover 💖🎺🎸 🎹 singer 😮! And we still are today! after 200 cover songs and 13 original and many Tik-Tok music videos 😲 by AJ! Angelina never disappoints us! She surprises us 😇 again and again! When you close your eyes 👁 you hear a 30 year old black jazz 🎺 professional singer singing 😯 and when you open your eyes 👁 again you see this 9 year old child 👰♀️ and you are speechless 😶 🤭 magical 💫stunning! out of this world 🌍! Angelina was 9 years 2 mounts young in this song from the original Screaming Jay Hawkins 1956! She is an old soul ✨️ and voice 😲 that lives in Angelina! Crazy 🤪 Awesome good! The band calls her the "boss" She helped arrange this studio performance! On the candle glass is a picture of Jay Hawkins! Angelina feels❤️🔥 every syllable she sings 👸😲🎙 in her old soul 💫✨️💫 and in her heart 💖 And that is the big difference to the other singers 😯!! Angelina always gives me chills 🤯 smiles 😊 and tears 🥲 in my eyes with her songs! So beautiful! So heartwarming ♥️ and soul ✨️touching! Angelina is even better on stage! Unbelievable! Magical! She sings with heart ♥️ blood🩸for her angels 😇😇😇! I Love ♥️♥️♥️ it She is magical💫 Angelina is the angel 😇 with 1000 voices 😲 and colors and styles! She is like a chameleon 🦎 !! She can always adapt her voice 😲 to the song and that is a true miracle 💫🌟 ! Angelina gives every song 🎶 with her old soul ✨️ voice 👸😲🎙 new colors! and freshness! and spice! and new life! Angelina's voice 😲 is so magical! and unique! and wonderful! Simply phenomenal, our Angel 😇! Thanks for sharing this video👍great emotional reaction and comments Aron as always my fellow AJ Angel 😇 👍👌👏! Love 💖 and peace ✌ ☮️ and kindness 😀 from Switzerland 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭 👋🙋♂️😇👣👸😯🎙🎺🎷🎸 🎹 ❤️🔥 ❤️🔥💥🌍🌹💎! Spread Love 💖 all Day 😀! Next AJ Song for You : "Feeling good" (10) "Every say Goodbye"(10) "What a Difference a Day Makes" (8) "I Put A Spell On You" (9) and "At Last" (10) years young Angelina! are my top favorites when Angelina our Angel 😇 was young! Stunning! crazy 🤪 good! best female singer 👩😲🎙in my life! Thank you a thousand times for the support, my fellow angel 😇 from Angelina!! our jazz queen👸 and angel 😇!! on her two You Tube channels 🙏She deserves it a thousand times over😀!"Angelina" now 18 years old and "Dimash" now 29 years old two true! real! loving ♥️! emotional❤️🔥! passionate💥 angels! 😇 😇 who always tell a story when they sing like angels 😇 😇! with heart ♥️ and soul ✨️🌟 The 2 best singers in the world 🌍!!😊
Salieri, let me introduce you to Mozart ... AJ has her detractors, but for those of us who have any music theory, performance, or singing background, her unmatched inate talent is undeniable.
Aaron, I have lost count of the number of times I’ve watched this performance, but every time I watch it I notice something new. Prodigy does not do her justice.
Thanks A-ARon! this remains one of my favorites by Angelina at age 9....she is much older now, and even doing her own compositions (note: the beginning she is holding a candle with Screamin' Jay on it).. I really enjoyed your reaction...
Angelina turned 18 on January 10, 2024. Here is a short clip of how she sounds now (Teddy Swims cover - Lose Control): ua-cam.com/video/pr3fwAcB0Yw/v-deo.html - she recently performed her first Las Vegas headline concert on Feb 29, 2024 - Here was her opening song - Diamonds Are Forever: ua-cam.com/video/H5K4lYtyguc/v-deo.html
Appreciate it...but.i will be holding off. I'm about to explore her early years more and move forward chronologically to understand and react through her growth. Thank you...will get there
@@A-AronReacts No problem - just keep in mind that after you check out her earliest stuff - it is OK to jump around as her library is so large unless you do a reaction a day and only do a couple of reactions a week - it will take a year or two to catch to where she is now :)
@@robertsilva631 Thanks good advice. But honestly, I'm in no rush. I'm much more interested in taking it in and learning and appreciating the artist for who they are and in the case of Angelina, she was so precocious it seems wrong to just "jump forward"
An absolutely brilliant reaction. As a jazz person, you pick up on the subtle nuances that mmake this a masterpiece. Strap in. You are about to go on a womderful kourney of discovering Angelina Jordan. I am a new subscriber. Well done!
React to her cover of What A Difference A Day Makes live in Oslo that she did right after her win at Norway's Got Talent. Her version is like a 7-year-old Dinah Washington. Also her version of Fly Me To The Moon on The View.
As a jazz lover yourself perhaps your next best Angelina reactions would be to "Feeling Good" at 10 live on Norways TV or take a look at the beginning with "Gloomy Sunday" on NGT (Norway's Got Talent). Three of the four NGT songs are Jazz classics except for Bang Bang (You Shot Me Down) which itself is stunning. These songs are all abridged versions to fit the show format so some Reactors have done all four at once. Love your in depth reaction. Thanks
This is by far the best reaction to this sensational performance I have seen and heard. And I probably seen over 500 reactions to this one :D We also learn a lot from your knowledge in Jazz music. Respect!
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Thanks!
Thank YOU!
Note that this is also her own arrangement (at the beginning of the video you'll see her give the director more notes). Your word for Angelina was "unprecedented," which is completely accurate: at 9 years of age, she understood jazz in a way that few musicians ever will (and NO ONE under the age of 20 ever has). Ignore her age and simply enjoy her as the top tier professional jazz musician that she is. As a fellow musician (sax & clarinet), I too wish I had a fraction of this child's talent!
Thanks so much
This IS her own arrangement ... and th3 studio musicians refer to her as "The BOSS" because of understanding and complete perfessionalism 😂 Welcome to the 🌎 of Angelina Jordan - you may as well start an Angelina playlist ... your journey only just begun 😂
She also did the arrangement. The band called her "the boss."
I think your reaction to this Angelina masterpiece is one of the best I’ve seen. Thanks!
Wait til you hear her singing I'd rather go blind and still holding out for you😊
Hes not ready...lol
Probably not. But anxious nevertheless
Thanks!
Aron, you may need a seat belt for your chair!
@@A-AronReacts I would like to pay Admission so I can be present when you watch I'D RATHER GO BLIND. I hope you don't live too far away ! 😇Jim
Not bad for a 9 year old. Take a fifties song by Screaming Jay Hawkins, arrange the music and then sing like a 40 year old jazz singer. This girl is a gift to us all. Welcome to Angelina's world.
Thanks. I've done nearly 60 reactions to her now 😄
Loved your reaction! At the beginning she scribbles on a piece of paper and hands that to the band leader. I believe those were her last minute arrangement changes for the band 😂
She also sang feeling good by Nina Simone. It will blow you mind. Here her sing Billy Holiday Gloomy Sunday on Norway's got talent. She was just 7.
I love it when somebody with so much knowledge about jazz hears Angelina perform. It is very unusual for a young girl like her now a days to be interested in jazz, especially at this age. I have heard everything she has done, and nobody tells her, this is how you do it, she does all of this on her own. Including the arrangements. Her grandmom played jazz in the house when she was growing up. And with her unbelievable natural talent, this is what we are blessed with. Continue your journey, it is a rabbit hole for sure!!
Welcome to the world of Angelina Jordan! It's a great place to be.
I feel home 😍
You anit seen nothing yet Sweetheart When she sings she reaches into that part of your soul that didnt knew you had shes Our Beautiful Barefoot Angel Princess Thank you for your Reaction .I singed up .Hope to see more Hugs be safe.🌻
"What the heck was that?" That, Aron, was an AJ inhaled squeal. Total air control of her vocal folds.
That screech was an inhalation - in key - I would have said that it's impossible. She did it at 9, effortlessly. Ridiculous! 😎
riDONKulous...thanks so much!
She is a master.
Absolutely!
So many reactors say that Angelina can’t know what these early songs are about. No, that’s not true. You don’t have to live the emotions to perform. Angelina is a truly special person-not one in a million, but once in a lifetime. You’ll see as you watch other music that she arranges and performs that she is way beyond her years musically, emotionally, and intellectually. Even younger than in this song, Angelina is articulate, smart, and aware.
What you’re seeing here is Angelina inhabiting a genre. She does that that effortlessly and authentically: blues, jazz, soul, ballads, r&b, pop… I’ve been listening to music since the 1950’s. Angelina is easily the best singer I’ve ever heard. Just pick a title you like-any age, any genre-and you’ll become a believer.
I'm still shook. Thanks so much!
I have said many years ago. Angelina was born with a good ( ear)
"Welcome to the wonderful world of Angelina Jordan!" What a great addition you are to her expanding family around the world! When you play this back for yourself it will seem like you are talking about a veteran artist who has been singing for years and has perfected her style. Wrong! She's 9 and she had a lot of influence on this arrangement. I know you will probably go next to her performances on Norway's Got Talent and then I CANNOT WAIT till you listen to her sing 'What A Difference A Day Makes' at 8 years old singing at an outdoor event in front of thousands in the audience. Somewhere Dinah Washington's spirit smiles whenever she hears Angelina singing this great classic.
So much more but I'll save it. Btw, this was the best breakdown of this video I have heard by anyone and let me tell you, a lot of very knowledgeable people have reacted to her performance.
Added it to my list. Thanks so much for your information and AMAZING comments....I'm super honored and hope to be able to continue like that
You will find that Angelina's next performance is your favorite. They all become your favorite. Everything she does is incredible.
I believe it.. thanks!
My favorite is the last one I hear
her arrangement she is 9 she is fabstastic
Thank you Aron for an amazing reaction to Our mini jazz queen she had already been given the name by now , you are going to love her ,like we all do. Yes this was her arrangement based her discovering screaming j on you tube this was her choice of song to cover , and yes Billie is a big inspiration for her but all of the greats , you have to go back to Norway's Got Talent first audition at 7yrs old "Gloomy Sunday "by Billie she chooses all her own songs , then I'm a fool to love you" Billie again , then" Bang Bang " Nancy Sinatra and "Summertime"" louis and Ella to win the show at 8years old . 💜👣💎
Yes I literally was planning on doing exactly this as a mini series. Thank you!
@@A-AronReactsplease start with the long version with english subs of Gloomy Sunday. Her first time in public life on stage. A simple main comment of the judge...you are music 🎶 and they got the feeling..this will be the winner of the competition 🎉
To find out about her own thoughts listen to her recent documentary..ten years in the making.. music 🎶 after her first Vegas Show at the famous Westgate hotel 🏨
oh my God so glad to hear your reaction . I discovered her 2 and a half years ago.. this might be your favorite of Angelina's thus far but get ready! But I cant possibly tell you how many times I've listened and watched this video honing in on every move she makes. I went to hear her in New Hampshire last fall..drove up from Philly . This girl is shifting the tectonic plates in the music and vocal world. ALL of her covers render me speechless and they are hers in my ears ..just mind blowing ...NO ONE COMES NEAR HER
Her grandmother played jazz music for her starting at age 3, especially Billie Holiday and you can really hear that in our voice. Especially when she sang stormy Monday on Norway, got talent when she was seven years old!
Pure musical dynamite exploding !!!
Absolutely! Thank you
That little screech is an inhale, and on key....stupendous!
It's absurd. Haha. Thanks
Love Angelina! She is thrilling in her vocals,makes me feel happiness,joy,laughter.What a talent.
Thank you so much. We love her so much ❤
She is amizazing
I saw this reaction quite some time back, but I find it interesting it popped up again today in my recommended list. Watching this reaction knowing you have made a comfortable home in Angelina's Rabbit hole, you've seen her live, you've become a permanent and important Angel!! :)
Thanks. Yeah this was THE ONE that cemented it for me. It was like a newborn animal getting imprinted. Her mark became indelibly a part of me forever with this song
Loved your reaction!!! The fact that you're also a jazz musician makes you appreciate even more what Angelina is doing with her voice and the orchestration. Angelina went back to the source on this one, but modified it musically and vocally. Note the man looking at Angelina's last minute wishes for the band. I heard her make an offhand remark in a video about the song when she was much older saying that it was about an obsessive love, so she was clued in way back then about it. So mature on so many levels!!! Looking forward to catching up on your earlier reactions to Angelina and future ones as well so I subscribed. As amazing as she was at such a young age, she just kept getting better and better--what she strives for--to the point that she is now beginning to operate on a whole other level of vocal maturity. I mean she recently performed on the same stage as Elvis in Vegas! You have much to experience. Pace yourself and enjoy the deep dive down the rabbit hole. We'll be enjoying the ride right along with you.
Incredible is such an underwhelming word for this beautiful creature know as Angelina Jordan Astar. She is the epitome of all that is good in the world.
IMO, best version of this song ever performed, passion of Jay but a serious rendition that aligns with his original meaning of the song, truly extraordinary.
Agreed... thanks!
She does a good inhaled scream, as well as everything else she does.
That picture that she held up before the song began..........Screamin' Jay Hawkins, of course.
I love listening to AJ, I get insane ASMR tingles and visible goosebumps. She is just incredible.
Yes it's Angelina's own rendition. In an interview she did while preparing for her first Las Vegas show that took place on February 29th 2024 Angelina said she loves doing her own renditions of cover songs.
So amazing...thank you!
Angelina was 9 years old in this performance - Her nationality is Norwegian but is fluent in English even at this age - This song was not arranged for her - she wrote the vocal arrangement based on listening to the original Screamin' Jay Hawkins version and communicated to the band how she wanted it to be played - in fact, at the beginning of the video you see Angelina writing down some last-minute changes and it is read by the bandleader. You also notice that her own handwritten notes are on the music stand in front of her as she sings. For more insight into how Angelina works, here is a rehearsal video with some of the same band members at the same age (9 yrs old) - You will see that she is aware of what each musician is doing and communicates to them what she wants to do. The first thing she says is that she wants to start, followed by her saying she wants to start over, later she tells the pianist that the key is too low and that she wants to raise it a half-tone, then at the end of the song she changes the ending on the fly. The spoken language is Norwegian: ua-cam.com/video/80f3t3dmBbk/v-deo.html
Thanks so much...I might do this as a reaction
Yes, this is her arrangement. You see her making some last minute changes that she gives the band director at the beginning of the video.
That's just unreal at that age! Thank you!
Thank you for featuring Angelina again. I hope you will do many more reactions to her, as she is well worth every nanosecond you spend on her. I have watched and listened to her in awe since she released her first video on UA-cam, and what has been evident to me from the start is that she sings with total conviction, despite the fact that she is far too young to have experienced the events suggested in the lyrics of the song she has chosen to sing. But it is not only that, for strange as it may seem is the even more remarkable fact that she can convey the appropriate emotions within those lyrics to her listener.
This is Angelina's tribute to Screamin' Jay Hawkins, who wrote and performed the song in 1956 (50 years before Angelina was born). She based her arrangement on his original performance, although she discarded all the theatrics and allowed her voice and body language to tell the story. The song has been covered by many singers over the years, but to my knowledge, Angelina is the only one who has sung in the same style as the original.
There are many things I found particularly worthy of note in this video. Some I recognised immediately and those I missed were brought to my attention by the more observant Angelina fans (her Angels) and I thank them for letting me know what I had missed. Another Angelina "Angel" has pointed out something else which I had missed, and it is added at (l) below,
(a) Angelina finishing writing last minute changes she wanted and handing them to the Music Director, who smiled.
(b) A brief glimpse of Mery Zamani, Angelina's maternal grandmother, a well known and respected Iranian Artist and poet who was also a child prodigy. She was the person who recognised Angelina's talent at an early age and exposed her to all the old time jazz singers.
(c) The candle with an image of Screamin' Jay Hawkins on it.
(d) The smile on the face of the Bass player.
(e) How she rose on to her toes on the last occasion she sang "...because you're mine"
(f) The fact she occasionally refers to her written notes on the music stand. Possibly to remind herself of the last minute changes she wanted.
(g) Her unwavering passion throughout the performance. Evidenced by her facial expressions and the way she uses her hands and body to emphasise the direction of the song.
(h) The way she takes a breath just before she starts the last phrase (I don't care.....) and that breath lasts the whole of that sustained note. A child of that age should not have the ability to hold a note for that length of time.
(i) At the end, when she sings I Doooont Caaaaare, she employs TWO separate and distinct vibratos to the word care, a wide one to start the word and a tighter one to close the word
(j) The instant transformation from "performance" mode to that of a pensive child, possibly wondering whether she could have done better. I comment on the "pensive" child because Angelina has an incredible work ethic and seeks to perform every song in a way she considers will bring out all the emotions within the lyrics and melody.
(k) Perhaps the most remarkable is that despite her tender years, she sings with such total conviction that her authenticity is never in doubt. It is easy to believe that she has experienced the events described in the lyrics. It is not only her voice that is mesmerising, it is also her facial expressions, and the way she uses her hands and body. Her stage presence is electrifying.
(l) The performance absolutely is powerful and raw but to me, I am amazed that this is balanced by the profound beauty of the ending phrase; the last twelve words of the song. AND… they are essentially sung a cappella!
Angelina has been referred to as the "Queen of Jazz", "The Barefoot Princess", "The girl with a thousand voices". All of them are true, but I prefer the nickname I gave her after listening to about six of her performances. For me, she is "The Chameleon of Song", for as a chameleon is able to change its colour to match its surroundings, so Angelina is able to change the "colour" of her voice to accurately match the needs of the song to reveal the emotions within the lyrics and melody. Even more remarkable is her innate ability to communicate those same emotions to her listeners.
Went back and watched again looking at these. I did notice the candle but actually thought it was a coffee mug. I did catch that it was screaming Jay though. I saw the bass player smile but honestly going back a second time I'm not sure there is really any significance. I'm sure every one of those musicians is a billion times more aware than we are of her brilliance by actually working with her. Maybe that is included as a small reminder of that. I did see the notes letter but didn't actually understand it so thanks (though someone else commented on the same). I saw her looking at the sheet music. Here were my thoughts on this and dang it I wanted to comment on it lol...
You'll see jazz musicians have sheet music when often they don't need it. I imagine it's for many reasons depending on the musician. Some might have made notes like you suggest. For me, I visualize chords, chord progressions, melodies, and solos all in my brain. But that can get really messy and complicated. Seeing it on paper allows one to tap into a different creative stream. Moreover, I'm visually oriented so when I hear the rhythm section making some adjustments or anyone else for that matter, I can understand it quicker (I guess my neurons fire faster when visually induced?) when looking on paper. Who knows for her. Re: passion ..yeah she is definitely DEEPLY connected throughout. W.r.t. to her hands and body, I could be wrong but I think she's just grooving. Simple as that. Yeah that breath control is RIDONKulous for her body. I COMPLETELY missed that double vibrato. Fascinating. I did notice her completely playing with the vowels and creating all kinds of sounds with that entire ending phrases as well as stretching timing, volume, intonation, and many other variables. It was a mini clinic all in 5 seconds! Hmmm...I didn't consider the pensive child perspective either. I can see that. I'm not sure but it's definitely very interesting to consider. The last one. I feel it's much much more than that. Her technique is ridiculous and that gives her not only confidence and conviction but a garage full of tools at her disposal.
Thank you Soo much for all of this. I rewatched the whole thing from a different perspective 😍
@@A-AronReacts Thank you for your excellent response to my comments. Do you mind if I copy them to add to my Angelina Notes folder?
Let's not forget that she is not only 9 here, but English is not her native language. She is AMAZING
Its 8/5/24 and this is STILL the greatest thing I've ever seen. 🤯
Greatly enjoyed your reaction and analysis. I learned of Angelina 4 years ago. Her music and who she is as a person, has turned me into a superfan at age 65. I am inspired to introduce Angelina to as many people as I can and to learn more about her unique talents. Please take the time to read the biography I compiled for her. UA-cam wouldn't allow me to post the full biography.
Born Angelina Jordan Astar on January 10, 2006 in Oslo, Norway.
Angelina started singing around 18 months of age, after listening to Whitney Houston on UA-cam. She quickly became obsessed with listening to music videos and her maternal grandmother, Mery Zamani got Angelina interested in classic jazz. Mery Zamani is Iranian and was a prodigy as an artist and poet while growing up in Iran.
Angelina attended the Oslo Waldorf School and participated in the Oslo School of Music and Performing Arts after-school program, where starting around age 4, she had training in music but no vocal training. Her teachers were smart enough to not attempt to change what she was doing vocally. More recently she along with her grandmother have designed and made the clothing she wears on stage.
*Why Angelina always performs barefoot*
At age 6, while traveling in the Middle East with her mother and grandmother, Angelina noticed a girl around her age standing on the side of the road, asking people to step on her bathroom scale to be weighed in hopes of getting some money. Angelina took off her shoes so as to not get the scale dirty and stepped on the scale many times to make the girl feel better. Angelina befriends the girl who was not wearing shoes and has scars on her feet, and learns she is an orphan. The orphan girl tells Angelina how beautiful she thinks her shoes are. Angelina says her shoes don’t fit her well and she wants to give her shoes to the orphan girl who thanks Angelina for giving her the shoes.
Angelina asked the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and the girl replied, “I want to become a doctor, but that will never happen since I have no parents and I have siblings so I have to do whatever is necessary for us to survive.” Angelina told the girl to never give up on her dreams. The poor girl asked Angelina what she wanted to be when she grew up and Angelina replied that she wanted to sing for the whole world. The poor girl said she would pray every day so Angelina’s dream would come true.
Angelina still says she thinks of that homeless girl every day and has always performed barefoot to remind her of all the children who are less fortunate. At age 9, she became the youngest published author in Norway’s history by writing a book about this encounter in the Middle East. PLEASE PURCHASE Angelina’s book from her merchandise store on her official website.
This is amazing...thank you for taking the time and posting all of this!
@@A-AronReacts Thanks for your reply. I envy you hearing Angelina's performances for the first time, although you can't go through them nearly as quickly as I did 4 years ago.
Angelina did do the arrangement for this song, and at start she hands the band director final instructions on a written note. Billie Holliday was one of major influences.
Welcome and follow us down the rabbit hole. I always feel so jealous when I see people hearing AJ for the first time. The more you react to her the quicker your subscriptions will grow.
Great reaction: wonderful to hear comments of a jazz musician who can really understand Angelina's genius ! I do feel the brilliance of this is such that no-one would have thought it possible for a 9 year old if it didn't exist... So much about it is incredible, not least the ability not just to understand but to convey the meaning and emotions of the song.
Thanks so much
You cannot go wrong with angelina, greatest of all time either male or female.
Love it. For me (and please allow me to get there on my own), the verdict is definitely still out for "all time". But there is NO DOUBT that at an early age, she has the makings of this 🙂
I've heard several vocal coaches describe that screem being done on an inhale.
Got it...thanks
We're all thoroughly enjoying what you do. Keep going ! Trust me, the best is yet to come. ( Other than I put a spell on you ) I dunno.... That one sticks to your ribs. I think it's the best thing I've ever seen. By anybody. There's something supernatural going on there. 👍🏻♥️
A bafefoot ptincess future queen of jazz and shes from norway english is his 3rd language imagine that love your reaction thanks aron
Angelina says this is about love. She referred to it as " desparate love." She is an emotional empath. She also says at 1 and a half "l started with jazz." At this point she had already performed "Fly Me to the Moon" after Sinatra on American TV (The View). Angelina is very conscious of the history and background of songs and arrangements.
thanks so much!
BTW, the band respectively calls her the boss
Makes sense ..thanks
Nice that you have a jazz background. You will have so much appreciation for the things you are going to hear her do. I am here for your ride!
Thanks!
She has been a musician/singer since her 3rd year...
She's channeling... something new we're beginning to see more of...it's her she is channeling...soul... awesome
Just amazing...thanks!
The prodigy of Mozart and aesthetics of Picasso, that's AJ.
Well said ...thank you!
@@A-AronReactsI wondered initially you might think this comment hyperbole..4 months later Aaron, I reckon you’ll totally agree! Btw, I’ve searched your playlist and can’t see “I’d Rather Go Blind”..Etta James, aged 12 sat down on her couch using her new Neumann mic (wrong way round lol)..anyhow, it’s legendary and I guarantee will blow your mind! Link.. ua-cam.com/video/pK8mMXQb3_I/v-deo.htmlsi=kSAkb_b4HNf717lf
Wow 2nd video in to AJ and already begun to see the pure legendary qualities of our Angelina. Lol, once you said you study Jazz I knew hook line and sinker you were in her net! This will be fun to see you on this Journey. Jazz is her roots she started listening to jazz at the age of 2.
Edit) Fly Me to the Moon you have 3 to choose from. The music video in the thunbnail directed by her grandma Mery, the live version from the view when she was slighly younger (8) OR the version she sung when she was invited by Quincy Jones to sing his orchestrated version for Quincy 85th Bday event at the O2 in London when she was 12 years old.
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the picture on her candle at the intro is Screamin' Jay Hawkins, who performed and recorded this in 1956 (check out his version on the Tube, it is WILD)....for a 9 year old to know that and sing a "tribute" is amazing.........
Great reaction! You touched upon one of Angelina's greatest attributes...her storytelling. When she played with Gregg Field (who played drums for Sinatra, Basie, Ella, etc.), a few years back he raved about how great her storytelling is, like Sinatra's was. You believe what she says! As Sinatra once said, she never lets her singing get in the way of her storytelling.
Every comment like this I continue to be more and more "spellbound"
AJ is empathic to an unbelieveably high degree. I think that's the key to her level of emotional expression at such an early age. She can glean the emotions from another's vocal performance and internalize them, whether she has experienced them or not. Then she adds them to her own vocal performances. So she can easily sing believably about obsessive love, using her idea of it without actually having experienced it romantically. About the barefoot thing, she actually wrote a book about the experience that caused her to make that pledge, and became the youngest published author in Norway among her many other incredible accomplishments.
She had obviously made last minute changes. We saw him smile as she handed over the note. She chose the Hungarian suicide song GLOOMY SUNDAY to audition at 7 for Norways Talent. So cute with her missing teeth she killed it and everything changed. You saw that realisation hit her mum and she was not hsppy about it. The family protected Angelina as much as possible.
Everyone says that about the notes - and don't get me wrong it may well be true - but from the video it's a completely different cut almost B-Roll. It doesn't mean it happened right then and there or that it was last minute cuts. Nevertheless, I love the concept and want it to be true
@@A-AronReacts she may have even been asked to.make the note. What matters is they wanted to show how much she contributes to the arrangement. That her genius means she is not some kid groomed to perform to order as say someone like Shirley Temple was.
Hello Aron, nice that you took a little look into Angelina's rabbit hole. She was 9 years old when she heard this song, she arranged everything herself based on the original by Screaming J. Hawkins from 1956, you are at the very beginning and I hope that you will embark on the further journey because there is a lot to discover, she is the best singer in the world (my opinion), but you will find out for yourself and believe me, you will be addicted to her voice just like all other fans (Angels), she is also called the barefoot angel with 1000 voices, why she always performs barefoot is another story, she can adapt and improve her voice to any song and also convey a lot of emotions and she has not only written around 200 covers but also 13 originals written by her and 2 written for her, all of which are amazing and are already legendary and there is a lot to tell, I look forward to further reactions and have now subscribed to you, greetings from Germany, by the way, she is now 18 years old
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To say Angelina is special does not do her justice. She has been amazing for a long time now.
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Wow. This was amazing. Great reaction! I'm envious of you - that you're only two performances in and that you've got the rest of her incredible catalogue ahead of you. I have a very strong feeling that I will immensely enjoy your journey down her rabbit hole. IMO Angelina is already the best female singer on the planet and a future G.O.A.T. of the music industry.
Much love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥
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Greetings too Champ 🥰❤️☮️
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Yes. 'Holy Cow!' pretty much encapsulates the wonder that is Angelina. 😊
love the bit on the end phrase where you re-think your life ;-) we've all been there
She’s absolutely so amazing! She’s a master in jazz and blues! And love her for doing all kinds of genres. She’s has only just started! Thank you for a great reaction!👌🔥💎🔥❤️
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Dark you say? Angelina ain't afraid of the dark. The songs which took her to the final of Norway's Got Talent were 'Gloomy Sunday'; 'I'm a Fool to Want You'; and 'Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)'. Oh, and the casting director of Netflix series 'Lilyhammer' also picked up on the cocktail lounge vibe when she was cast as a torch singer in a gangsters' haunt . . . at 8!!!
Wow...thank you!
This THE EMPRESS OF JAZZ! HANDS DOWN! welcome to the rabbit hole and the the massive fan group known as her Angel's. Enjoy the journey my friend.
Everything....everything she has done since this day has been just as impressive if not way more. She is gold. MY favorite of all-time & I'm a40 yearlong hard rock metal head. Noone ever like her. I would much love her to do a cover of a Linda Ronstadt song. I grew up loving Linda very much.
Angelina speaks five languages and plays the piano and guitar. Well too. An obvious genius. 👍
Amazed at Angelina... heh.... 4 words... Born Again Old Soul.... Found her a few years back & every song & reaction never gets old.. 1st watch of channel..
Finally!!!! Someone who does really understand talent. Finally someone that said the truth. At 9 years of age here Angelina is already at the level of great artists we have today or even better. Dimash 29 years or whatever his age is, Angelina at 9 is up there, 20 years ahead. Thank you for being honest, and not holding back to say that. Because of obvious reasons. Plus Dimash uses a lot of artificial help, but lets not get into that. This is completely raw talent here. I'm a sub surely for that. Angelina is the real next great, lets just hope the industry doesn't ruin her. Peace and love God Bless
Thanks so much. Please note that I have quite a few reactions to her now and go back in time moving forward. That said, I am honest in critiquing here BECAUSE of who she is. Some don't like it and say "how can you criticize her at 6 or 7 years old. To me, it's all about cataloguing the progression of a modern day Mozart!
@@A-AronReacts You're welcome. Absolutely, as for me I like when they treat Angelina as an adult and critique her performances and try to find really minor imperfections. Because she is really that good, she is a force to study. I know a lot of fans might get on you for it, but don't be sensitive about it and keep going. Do what you feel and say what you feel. Ignore bad comments and stay focused on the good comments and good constructive criticism. You ain't seen nothing yet Aron, wait till you get to "I'd rather go blind" at 12/13 years of age. I'm right now watching all your reactions to her in order by upload date. God Bless
What do you mean Dimash uses artificial help? I hope you're not suggesting that he isn't one of the most technically sound vocal masterminds the world has ever seen? 😜
@@AaronHillyer It's fake. You have no idea. To just say that, you clearly don't know. I am suggesting that 50% of his skill relies on artificial help. I'm 100% sure someone that is somewhat knowledgeable about vocals knows. Or should I say you know, but deny it. I heard Dimash once, and I'm honest not like you it's robotic vocals and pitch correction galore. I couldn't listen to half the song. Wake up from a dream if you think he is the greatest LOL. I'm used to listen to real talent and raw vocals only, so fake vocals I distinguish immediately. Or are you being sarcastic... Because to me it's so obvious, that you have to be brainwashed or dreaming to never think that it's fake. I mean he has talent obviously, but the amazing notes are all fake. Live pitch corrected in real time and obviously even releases. But hey you may say what you like after all, it's just your opinion.
@@AaronHillyer So you say that then silence.... Tell me have you ever thought of that? Pavarotti in his late career was the closest to ever be to pitch perfect. No one that is human can be on perfect pitch sustained for long time. The human voice is not capable. And you are saying That Dimash has better pitch than Pavarotti while he jumps and moves around on stage. Wake up.... It's all fake it's a software. I'm guessing for you to leave a comment like that with an emoji at the end and doesn't reply back. You are fake too, for accepting fake singers and glorifying them as the best the world has seen . Be real, listen to more Angelina and you will get the taste of the real human voice and what the human voice is what really is capable of. Not Ai software. Pff you fake trolls make me sick
Thanks for great comments. You obviously really understood how good she is!!
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That scream is her whistle register, usually only available to little girls.
🎉🎉🎉 The Barefoot Princess -
(From her book, television and radio interviews, and podcasts made between 2014-2015. Includes excerpts from her diary made that day in 2012.)
Why does Angelina sing barefooted? Angelina Jordan is known as "The Barefoot Princess" or "The Barefoot Princess of Jazz," amongst many other names. She always performs barefooted, whether in front of a live audience or during a studio performance. The story is that while living in the Middle East, at 6 years old, Angelina came across an orphaned girl, of her own age, sitting in the street, weighing people on a bathroom scale to earn money. Angelina said to herself, "I would like to share her life for one second to know what it is like to sit alone, wet, and damp, and barefoot in a corner of the street." Angelina could see the girl's bare feet were scarred and that it was cold outside, so she offered her own shoes to the girl. Little Angelina says that she really loved her shoes, as they were very nice and she knew she would miss them. But she saw the other little girl’s need for them, which outweighed her own desire to keep them. So she insisted the little girl take them.
Angelina called her Princess, even though the girl said she didn't live in a castle, but the ruins of a building next to where she sat. After sharing their hopes and dreams, the little girl said of Angelina's wish to sing for the world, "You will become the one you dream of and when your dreams come true, you have to remember the poor children without shoes; and I will pray for you Angelina.” Later that day, 6 y/o Angelina wrote in her diary, "The world is very strange. Right then and there, I felt as if a door in my heart opened up, and it was filled with lots of lights. It was as if there was, from Earth to Heaven, a staircase. I climbed the stairs. To be able to do something for another human - it was such a big thing…hard to describe really.”
From that point on, Angelina takes off her shoes, in honor of ‘Princess’ and all the other less fortunate children of the world, who are orphaned, hungry, or in want of even basic clothing. In 2015, at the age of 9, Angelina wrote a book about the encounter, as everyone continued to ask why she sang barefoot. Her grandmother, Mery Zamani, created the artwork for the book. So at 9, Angelina Jordan became the youngest published author in Norway. Angelina has performed alongside many other artists, raising attention and helping to raise over 21 million euros and millions of dollars for children in need.
Just amazing. Thanks!
Every now and then, running across a new angel, we only need a moment, and we can get straight back when we took the hook. Thanks, you are a welcome start to a beautiful rainy day.
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That was Jay on the candle. 😎🇺🇲👍🌟
That was a great reaction! Thanks! I’ve watched this performance probably over 100 times and I never get tired of it. Angelina is something else, she’s sooo talented! I also wish there was a video with someone interviewing the musicians about what they experienced that time when that played with her. I’m sure they were equally amazed!
bik Prior to this recording, they all knew of her because of the excitement and buzz of her NGT triumph. Also, the trumpet and piano players had worked with her before.
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@@103mrg I’m from Sweden and I’ve followed Angelina almost from the start. I know that they knew of her from before but this performance is on another level. And even though she’s two years older here than when she was in NGT, it’s mindblowing. I would love to hear them tell us about how they experienced it.😊
That - scatting - is one of the few things Angelina hadn't really explored yet, but I have no doubt she will - she loves challenges.
I wonder why. Anyway, thanks!
Great reaction.. love how after just a few minutes he says "I could spend an hour talking about what we have heard so far..." :)
Sure she did. Listen to her Jazzy cover of Billie Jean.
@@shodanrich3317was just going to make the sane reference .,
@@shodanrich3317 I've listened to her Billie Jean cover numerous times, and never picked up on that as scatting .... I guess because it is so brief, just a measure, a couple of times. I've been listening to a lot of Ella Fitzgerald recently, and THAT is what I think of as scatting - she goes on for, I'd say, 30 seconds to a minute in several of her best known songs.
She learned from the classic jazz greats by listening to them since she was a toddler. It seems she has always known who she is and what she would be. With her first song on NGT one of the judges told her, "You ARE music". And she lives and breathes it always. She has said she is always hearing music. At this point she arranged this piece. Yeah, she is committed to charities for needy children since she met the poor girl and gave her her shoes at 6 years old. You have to see "I'll Be There" she did with a cold for a charity that she was advised not to do after becoming sick from singing in the cold outside for the Nobel Peace Prize recipient. She would not let down the kids. And she left the crowd in tears. ua-cam.com/video/VJIwvWdoO3o/v-deo.html . Loving your journey through Angelina's Musical Wonderland.
I believe strongly Angelina used this 1956 Screamin Jay Hawkins arrangement version as a basis to reconstruct the version she ended up with, minus his theatrics. And slowed it down. This has the sax solo, same place, and the vocal 'woooh's near the end. ua-cam.com/video/orNpH6iyokI/v-deo.html
His face matches the candle Angelina is holding at the start of her video.
I will do it as a reaction but there is no doubt that she MINIMALLY she drew SOME inspiration from the creator of this epic song. I'm anxious to watch this video...thank you
I think the high first scream, she produces when inhaling. A bit when someone scares you and pushing the sound upward.
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Yep it's an inhale with pitch which insane control
Masterpiece
Sure is!
They call her the boss
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Yes 9 years old an you know what SHE'S THE BOSS, she lead her band every one execute all her demand, this song it's her spin to result like that..
Thanks for one of the best reactions to this masterpiece from Angelina I've ever watched. I look forward to your next Angelina reaction.
wow, amazing. Thanks so much!
I love this reaction. Just revisiting. 👍🏻
I STILL remember it like it was 5 seconds ago. Literally. I was flooooooooored
Wellcome to ,,Angelina Jordan's world,,.😅 it will be a wanderful surprising long journey
Meri? Grandma?😊
In an interview Angelina said later (then 10yo) about this song: "It means love! Desperate love. It's very special, it's almost voodoo! The original is very nice, and when I scream it is a desperate cry that everyone should love each other."
I really enjoyed your reaction. As a fellow jazz musician, I'm fascinated at watching a true child prodigy at work in the genre. Angelina grew up listening to the greats and internalized so much. There is a bts video of this same session showing her working with these musicians. Yes she is a little pro. When she was interviewed around this time, she said this song was about desparation for love; this shows she had a sophisticated emotional worldview at such a young age. We have been given so much video of the growth and development of this artist and had my eyes opened to the art of music at my age of 73 by this young woman.
AJ in many videos has shown a fantastic abilty with runs an melismas, fry and vibrato but it always in service of the song, not to demonstrate vocal gymnastics for it own sake. I think she is primarily a storyteller and as her original songs attest a brilliant lyricist. But in some videos that you will see, she can really let it rip as well. She is known as the girl with a thousand voices At 18 years old, we've only heard just a few of them.❤
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I would recommend you go and do the videos of her on Norway's Got Talent next.
Here's the links in order of performance:
Gloomy Sunday: ua-cam.com/video/d3gSho9yf88/v-deo.html
I'm a fool to want you: ua-cam.com/video/LXknLZDoRVQ/v-deo.html
Bang Bang: ua-cam.com/video/ZrE_bI9BHR0/v-deo.html
Summertime: ua-cam.com/video/zN4kAof1is0/v-deo.html
I love you...lol..this was LITERALLY my plan and was going to have to go find the videos but now you supplied them!
That little scream is an air intake with vocalization, something only children that age tend to be able to do, lots of experimentation.
It is not uncommon in Norwegian, especially for children, to say yes or no on inhale. As an old male I can't get even close to that high pitch though, nor the maintained and fairly stable pitch. I don't know how hard it is to do for people that didn't do it as children, but I would guess most adult Norwegians are at least to some degree able to vocalize short words on inhale.
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After seeing her live three times, she is much better live than the videos show. She is not a new commodity but because her parents insisted on AJ completing her education, she is not as well known by the general public. Her cover of Summertime during the final of NGT is epic. Opening for Norah Jones at age 11, Quincy Jones at 12, in a TV show at about 10, singing for a movie, performing around the world for many world leaders, performing for the Nobel peace prizes twice are just some of her amazing accomplishments. You have gone down a rabbit hole that is amazing.
sounds more like I've entered a super massive black hole than a rabbit hole
@@A-AronReacts I too am a musician and have played with many studio and touring musicians and I have never seen anyone like AJ. She is a master story teller who sings. She is truly a prodigy.
Hi Aron 👋 Now my fellow Angelina Angel 😇 We Angels 😇 were speechless the first time we heard Angelina 😶 even me as a 67 year old music and Jazz lover 💖🎺🎸 🎹 singer 😮! And we still are today! after 200 cover songs and 13 original and many Tik-Tok music videos 😲 by AJ! Angelina never disappoints us! She surprises us 😇 again and again! When you close your eyes 👁 you hear a 30 year old black jazz 🎺 professional singer singing 😯 and when you open your eyes 👁 again you see this 9 year old child 👰♀️ and you are speechless 😶 🤭 magical 💫stunning! out of this world 🌍! Angelina was 9 years 2 mounts young in this song from the original Screaming Jay Hawkins 1956! She is an old soul ✨️ and voice 😲 that lives in Angelina! Crazy 🤪 Awesome good! The band calls her the "boss" She helped arrange this studio performance! On the candle glass is a picture of Jay Hawkins! Angelina feels❤️🔥 every syllable she sings 👸😲🎙 in her old soul 💫✨️💫 and in her heart 💖 And that is the big difference to the other singers 😯!! Angelina always gives me chills 🤯 smiles 😊 and tears 🥲 in my eyes with her songs! So beautiful! So heartwarming ♥️ and soul ✨️touching! Angelina is even better on stage! Unbelievable! Magical! She sings with heart ♥️ blood🩸for her angels 😇😇😇! I Love ♥️♥️♥️ it She is magical💫 Angelina is the angel 😇 with 1000 voices 😲 and colors and styles! She is like a chameleon 🦎 !! She can always adapt her voice 😲 to the song and that is a true miracle 💫🌟 ! Angelina gives every song 🎶 with her old soul ✨️ voice 👸😲🎙 new colors! and freshness! and spice! and new life! Angelina's voice 😲 is so magical! and unique! and wonderful! Simply phenomenal, our Angel 😇! Thanks for sharing this video👍great emotional reaction and comments Aron as always my fellow AJ Angel 😇 👍👌👏! Love 💖 and peace ✌ ☮️ and kindness 😀 from Switzerland 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭 👋🙋♂️😇👣👸😯🎙🎺🎷🎸 🎹 ❤️🔥 ❤️🔥💥🌍🌹💎! Spread Love 💖 all Day 😀!
Next AJ Song for You : "Feeling good" (10) "Every say Goodbye"(10) "What a Difference a Day Makes" (8) "I Put A Spell On You" (9) and "At Last" (10) years young Angelina! are my top favorites when Angelina our Angel 😇 was young! Stunning! crazy 🤪 good! best female singer 👩😲🎙in my life!
Thank you a thousand times for the support, my fellow angel 😇 from Angelina!! our jazz queen👸 and angel 😇!! on her two You Tube channels 🙏She deserves it a thousand times over😀!"Angelina" now 18 years old and "Dimash" now 29 years old two true! real! loving ♥️! emotional❤️🔥! passionate💥 angels! 😇 😇 who always tell a story when they sing like angels 😇 😇! with heart ♥️ and soul ✨️🌟 The 2 best singers in the world 🌍!!😊
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Salieri, let me introduce you to Mozart ...
AJ has her detractors, but for those of us who have any music theory, performance, or singing background, her unmatched inate talent is undeniable.
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Aaron, I have lost count of the number of times I’ve watched this performance, but every time I watch it I notice something new. Prodigy does not do her justice.
Thanks A-ARon! this remains one of my favorites by Angelina at age 9....she is much older now, and even doing her own compositions (note: the beginning she is holding a candle with Screamin' Jay on it).. I really enjoyed your reaction...
Angelina turned 18 on January 10, 2024. Here is a short clip of how she sounds now (Teddy Swims cover - Lose Control): ua-cam.com/video/pr3fwAcB0Yw/v-deo.html - she recently performed her first Las Vegas headline concert on Feb 29, 2024 - Here was her opening song - Diamonds Are Forever: ua-cam.com/video/H5K4lYtyguc/v-deo.html
Appreciate it...but.i will be holding off. I'm about to explore her early years more and move forward chronologically to understand and react through her growth. Thank you...will get there
@@A-AronReacts No problem - just keep in mind that after you check out her earliest stuff - it is OK to jump around as her library is so large unless you do a reaction a day and only do a couple of reactions a week - it will take a year or two to catch to where she is now :)
@@robertsilva631 Thanks good advice. But honestly, I'm in no rush. I'm much more interested in taking it in and learning and appreciating the artist for who they are and in the case of Angelina, she was so precocious it seems wrong to just "jump forward"
@@A-AronReactslove this comment 🙏
These 2 versions of Fly me to the moon young Angelina and older Angelina both fantastic 😊
love love that song..can't wait
An absolutely brilliant reaction. As a jazz person, you pick up on the subtle nuances that mmake this a masterpiece. Strap in. You are about to go on a womderful kourney of discovering Angelina Jordan. I am a new subscriber. Well done!
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React to her cover of What A Difference A Day Makes live in Oslo that she did right after her win at Norway's Got Talent. Her version is like a 7-year-old Dinah Washington. Also her version of Fly Me To The Moon on The View.
As a jazz lover yourself perhaps your next best Angelina reactions would be to "Feeling Good" at 10 live on Norways TV or take a look at the beginning with "Gloomy Sunday" on NGT (Norway's Got Talent). Three of the four NGT songs are Jazz classics except for Bang Bang (You Shot Me Down) which itself is stunning. These songs are all abridged versions to fit the show format so some Reactors have done all four at once. Love your in depth reaction. Thanks
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This is by far the best reaction to this sensational performance I have seen and heard. And I probably seen over 500 reactions to this one :D We also learn a lot from your knowledge in Jazz music. Respect!
Wow...thanks so much!!