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Steve Ackerman
Registrace 25. 03. 2023
Angelina Jordan | All of Me (Billie Holiday) | A Virtual Duet
Angelina Jordan is amazing, and an inspiration to many. She inspired me to start to learn the joy of singing, never having done so before the summer of 2023; not to mention stepping outside of comfort zones, including taking on new creative challenges. For some reason, Angelina's July 2022 live performance of All of Me (Billie Holiday version) had me singing along many months ago, which evolved into this attempt at a duet - which isn't based on any known duet of this song. I talked to (and showed some early takes to) a few fellow angels, who encouraged me and who gave some suggestions along the way. I’m also thankful to my son artist/poet/trumpeter/singer John, for his advice, and for showing me how to use his microphone, interface device, and music recording software. I did take one singing lesson last summer from an online vocal coach (thank you Ken Lavigne), otherwise am mainly self-taught. I'm certain some MORE lessons would help....we'll see!
Angelina has said her record label built her a studio; in my case, the Ford Motor company built my studio, since I seem to sing almost exclusively in the car going to and from work. Unlike Angelina, this performance was NOT done after only 1 or 2 takes! Rather, I must have sung and refined this in the car 200 times, if not more, and then recorded a number of takes as I got to the point of using the mic, video camera, etc. This recorded version WAS done in 1 single, final take. And - no autotune or pitch correction was used 😊.
Angelina has said her record label built her a studio; in my case, the Ford Motor company built my studio, since I seem to sing almost exclusively in the car going to and from work. Unlike Angelina, this performance was NOT done after only 1 or 2 takes! Rather, I must have sung and refined this in the car 200 times, if not more, and then recorded a number of takes as I got to the point of using the mic, video camera, etc. This recorded version WAS done in 1 single, final take. And - no autotune or pitch correction was used 😊.
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Angelina Jordan & Toby Gad | Chronology to Debut of IIWAB and Bad Valentine | Hotel Café | 5-16-24
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This is a short chronology of the collaboration between singer/songwriter Angelina Jordan, and songwriter/producer Toby Gad, leading up to the worldwide debut of 2 songs, performed by them, at the Hotel Café in Los Angeles, California, on May 16, 2024: 1) If I Were a Boy, originally co-written by Toby, and popularized by Beyonce. This arrangement / re-interpretation by Toby was part of his Pian...
Old Enough at Last | Angelina Jordan | Fan Tribute | News/Updates since Sept 2023 Publication
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This fan tribute video was inspired by, and dedicated to, Angelina Jordan, AND her many passionate, adoring and longtime fans. Her fans had been waiting, patiently, for what seemed like forever for her to release her first record-label album or EP, which was finally released in July 2023 - AT LAST! - and is called Old Enough. Just before the EP was released, it occurred to me that the Etta Jame...
Angelina Jordan | Your Day Will Come - WAITENING | modified lyrics - Angels to AJ
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In Angelina Jordan's "10 Years in the Making" documentary (March 2024) produced by her Mom Sara, Angelina coined a new term, "WAITENING", which seems to mean a joyful, adrenaline filled and exciting anticipation of an event (thanks to Bob Palmer for the suggested amended definition!). It occurred to me it would be fun to find a song with a story and lyrics that could be modified to incorporate ...
Angelina Jordan | Ain't No Sunshine | One Angel's Solar Eclipse Journal in Photos | April 8 2024
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On April 8, 2024 a total solar eclipse was visible from a large swath across the United States. While this Angel didn't make it into the path of totality, I did view the eclipse from our home in the lower Hudson Valley of New York, and it was stunning. There were some thick clouds to start but they fortunately thinned for most of the eclipse, which was visible. Hope you enjoy this short photogr...
Angelina Jordan | HEROes at Las Vegas Concert | Military, Veterans, First Responders | 2/29/2024
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Before Angelina Jordan's first ever, and historic, Las Vegas concert performance on Feb. 29, 2024, a few Angels* hoped to donate some tickets. Goals of the donations were to 1) Inspire / create new angels - as we feel there is no better way to do this than to experience Angelina performing LIVE. 2) Knowing that a sell-out was unlikely, to fill some seats. 3) Generate additional awareness about ...
Angelina Jordan | 18th Birthday Celebration | Wonderful World (instrumental; modified lyrics)
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This is to celebrate Angelina Jordan's 18th Birthday on Jan. 10, 2024. "We" in this video's modified lyrics from It's a Wonderful World, are, of course, her fans, aka Angels. Hope you enjoy this! Angelina's music can be downloaded on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming services, and can be found on CZcams channels: www.youtube.com/@UC1Pwa4nFvIPbtYVLcBGDpjA www.youtube.com/@UCv-QOBc_N1xb8dT...
Angelina Jordan's Mom Sara 'interviews' me (!). Unbelievable. Portsmouth NH concert 9/22/23.
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I was so lucky to be able to attend Angelina Jordan's first ever public concert in the US, on Sept. 22, 2023 in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Before the concert, her mom Sara - who along with Angelina, 2 of the sweetest people on the planet - was out mingling with the crowd, having heart-to-heart conversations, and interviewing US. And here she is interviewing me. I still can't believe it. I talked...
Angelina Jordan Old Enough At Last! (improvised lyrics) (fan)
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This video is inspired by, and dedicated to, Angelina Jordan, AND her many passionate, adoring and longtime fans. Her fans have been waiting, patiently, for what may seem like forever for her to release her first record-label album or EP - and now, AT LAST!, it's here - Old Enough. It's incredible. Just before the EP was released, it occurred to me that the Etta James classic At Last (which Ang...
Still can’t understand how she didn’t win AGT.
@@alicekramden8640 a lot of people feel Simon Cowell had his "thumb on the scale"
I couldn't see the join!! Well done Steve, what did Angelina have to say about that stunning duet!!!!
@@alanbeaumont6997 As far as I know she hasn't seen it yet, but that would be amazing if she did. I may mention it to her at the Meet and Greet next Friday night 😇
Awesome....no one better to sing along with than Angelina.
Steve well done! Thanks for sharing your joy with us Angels. We truly appreciate you! 🎉 Cheers 🥂
@@terryellsworth5848 Thank you Terry 😇😇
The important part, looked like you were having fun, God Bless!
I did 😇
You are a brave man, Steve!
I am currently still on vacation until September 17th and will continue with reactions and videos and reports before Angelina's concert appearance on September 20th in Glendal - Los Angeles Alex Theater 7pm. Bye Steve my AJ Angel 😇 Love 💝 and peace ✌️☮️ and kindness 😃 from beauty Switzerland 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭 🫶 😇 👣👸😲🎙🎷🎺🎸 🎹 ❤️🔥💝❤️🔥💥🌍🌹🌹🌹💎! SPREAD LOVE 💝 ALL TIME! Roger aka Röschu out 😀!
"Dear Ms. Angelina Jordan... Our Angel heart's beat only for you.!!!" - Ms. AJ Angel Fan's Family Worldwide & Beyond Hi Steve - Smile's
Beuteful concert❤
Way to go, Steve 🎉
You can see how important it is to have fun with Stevie:)))Danke:)
It's nice Steve to have let this young debutante in white accompany you to give her a chance 😊 Good job 👏😉
Thanks Joel. She'll get there someday 🥰.
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Hey Steve, someone mentioned Louis Armstrong and I thought you were dead on emulating him too😉
Thank you Claude. I didn't model this duet on any one jazz recording, but after I started experimenting with this, I realized the last 30 seconds of Summertime with Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong has him singing in an 'echo' (maybe there is a term for this style?) duet. Perhaps I had heard it before and it unconsciously became the primary influence!
@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg Perhaps you're just a late bloomer just discovering your talent. Who knows, you might just beat A.J. for a first full album😂
@@claudest-gelais8456 LOL!
Great job. Looking forward to seeing you again in LA. Peace and Love.
Thanks Jim, will be great to see you in LA!
That really took guys Steve. To sing akong while in the shower is one thing , singing along with Angelina is another , but to post a video for the world to see , that man is the epitome of guts. Welk done Steve and thank you for all you do for Angelina.❤
@@jeffreylevack4009 Thanks Jeffrey. She's inspiring and fearless so figured I'd try to reflect that somehow ... 😇
@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg and you did. I admire you. If Angelina sings this on 20 September , just walk onto the stage and sing along. Lol. That would be more gutsy.
Very Brave Steve! I think Angelina is safe for now, but keep on practicing. That's what Angelina has been doing for over 10 years and look at how she has improved over the years.
@@peteromalley9944 Thanks Peter. Yeah I'm about equivalent to AJ at age 3 🙂. But it's a fun journey nonetheless and I enjoyed the creative challenge. She makes it look SO easy.
Oh my, you have me smiling ear to ear. I am buying you a drink at the concert. Your choice, whatever you want before or after the event. Listen to them applaud for both of you. Never give up and never let them see you sweat.
@@bduncan301 Well, um, I can assure you they are applauding for Angelina! But thank you in advance anyway for the drink 🙂
I must give it to you, You're brave and fearless Steve🥰
@@claudest-gelais8456 Inspired by Angelina! She's always been brave and fearless, and put herself out to the world; just trying to emulate my favorite role model 😇.
Wow this is awesome Steve! You got that swing!👌💯❤️
What's next? That waitening for your next one 😆The courage to put yourself out there next to Angelina, is something I wish I had so much of. I'd suggest to keep working on the same song to perfect it more at the same time learn more. The ideas you'll get will help you in other songs too. Great work Steve!!!
@@TroyArchAngel Thanks Troy. There definitely is room for improvement 🙂.
Courage!
Not so gutsy; actually you got some skills, Steve.❤
@@robertpalmer9831 Thanks Bob! I've felt like I have something of a sense of jazz timing, but lack a bit in the training and experience departments 🙂.
@SteveAckerman-ly3qg Your timing was great. Just gotta work on your "frybratto", get that Satchmo feel.❤️
The things AJ gets people to do! You are braver than me, and a better singer!
@@BigAngieFan808 Thanks Chris. And I NEVER would have done this if it weren't for AJ's inspirational effect 😇.
Wow, Steve, this took some guts to do something this challenging. Very brave of you for putting yourself out there like that. Anyone singing along with Angelina might feel inadequate on so many levels. Two big thumbs up for doing something really hard like this. The only way I would sing along with Angelina is playing her music while I'm in the shower with no one around! I'd be too scared! Good for you Steve! 😀👍👍👍
Thanks Ronald. I of course did not do this to imply my beginning singing is even in the same universe as Angelina's ... it was more to challenge myself creatively and step (pretty far!) out of a comfort zone. And of course I adore Angelina and her music and now vocal jazz. The outdoor concert performance also felt like it had a bit more room for someone to join - I don't think I would even attempt to sing along with a studio recording. PS I expect to hear a shower sing-along recording from you one of these days. 🙂
Steve, what a gift!! Thank you so much ❤
@@stephaniebondy3416 Thank you Stephanie! 😇❤️
Wow! Aren't you a brave soul! Well, good for you. Angelina brings out the best in all of us.
Great Steve, very good, see if on the 20th Angelina gets you up on stage, wow that would be great, beautiful video, thanks and Angelina forever
@@nestordepoli Thanks Nestor but it's one thing to sing in front of a camera on a tripod like I did here. In front of an audience much less with Angelina??? Um, don't think so!
@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg How great Steve, it's true, but dreaming, dreaming and dreaming is the most beautiful thing and it would be a wonderful moment, come on Steve
@@nestordepoli Well MAYBE. But only if she wanted to rehearse first, for, say, an hour or so (!) 🙂. Actually we could just do that and not do anything in front of an audience ... and that alone would be the highlight of a lifetime 😇.
@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg It would be wonderful, but if you do it in front of the audience, it's like we were there, great Steve
You are a very, very, very brave man to take on Angelina...WOW! ❤👣
@@aryachow Well I'm hoping the onscreen text about being just an angel starting to learn to sing .... lowers expectations sufficiently! This wasn't of course supposed to be what a real pro would do as part of a duet with her - which I hope and expect to see plenty of in the future 🙂
I am sure Angelina would be very pleased to see this. You know she is all about her Angels participating. May be she will invite you on stage in LA...wouldn't that be something?❤️👣
@@aryachow omigosh. Someone else suggested that. It's one thing to do this in front of just a camera and tripod, after lots of practice. Whole other kettle of fish in front of an audience much less next to Angelina! But, let's see, if she promised to sing All of Me exactly the same way as in Nov 2022, with the same musical arrangement .... naahh, she never sings a song the same way twice! 🙂🙂.
Good for you Steve, your a much braver man than I even though it took me 100 takes to post just to wish Angelina happy birthday. I would need more than 200 singers surrounding me to post to Angelina for a duet.
@@robertbiron Thank you Robert. There's a fine line between brave and foolish! And that's great that you posted for her birthday no matter how many takes it took 😇
What guts that took! I am proud to work with you in supporting AJ and her family on our Labors of Love for AJ CZcams Channel.
@@BarrySowder Thank you Barry - the feeling is assuredly mutual about our LOL4AJ channel; you have been a sheer pleasure to work with.
Good for you, Steve. You should get together with Pontus for a duet. He was also inspired to start singing because of Angelina. I think he may have even taken singing lessons. Whether others think you're good or not, singing is good for the heart. So keep enjoying, even if you just sing in the shower or in your car. See you soon.
@@KenChawkin Thanks Ken! I did it mostly for the fun and creative challenge of it, and am not concerned if any criticism arises.
@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg best attitude to have. I still think it took guts to do it. I liked your scat singing, your riffing in between.
Wow Steve. Didn't know you could sing !!!!! Congratulation. 👏👏👏👏
@@victorvinas6497 Me either 🙂. I actually didn't think I could and hadn't tried until AJ lit a creative fire, around a year ago ...
Fantastic Steve.... you're using the "quoting" jazz technique and scatting too! Amazing...this could go viral... seriously!
@@Bronxlenny3591 Thank you Len. I've listened to a small number of jazz duets, there's one of Ella and Louis that this is somewhat similar to. Mostly I just did what I thought sounded about right to me.
@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg that's what jazz is all about Steve and you went with the flow.
Angelina inspires us in so many ways. Steve, just keep singing along with Angelina and your singing will continue to improve.
@@andyschnell58 I actually don't sing along that much with her - too mesmerized just listening 😇. But this song felt a little different for some reason. I don't think I would have tried this with a studio recording for example. Anyway, it was a lot of fun!
@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg I think 99% of singing I have done in my life, was singing along with others, whether in person, in church or with a recording.
Esos trozos casi "a capella" son terroríficos, clàsico instantáneo.
Now you need to do a part two, featuring the debut of the studio version of bv, and maybe the live debut of that version at Glendale, and, hopefully, that debut featuring Toby on piano!
@@BigAngieFan808 the Bad Valentine story is definitely not yet fully told!
She is fabulous❤❤
❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉Ajl🎉😊love you
Wow, Steve!! How do you put together a video like this? Do you have a team of researchers working 24/7 finding all this spot on material!! Wow- just WOW!!
Thank you Alan 😇. Team of 1 that pays close attention to everything AJ related, though there is a small cloud of angels who do the same and exchange information either directly or on the Facebook fan groups or on their own CZcams channels. She's so inspiring and it's such a joy to follow her - I'm realizing a young performer's (especially THIS young genius) music career is full of twists, turns and surprises.😇❤️
Hey Steve! Thanks for staying so dialed in on Angelina’s career. I met you at the Vibrato Jazz Grille in June. Hoping to see you at the Alex September 20th. BTW, as of right now I have a couple of extra tickets available if you know of someone interested.
@@robertanderson6494 hi Bob! I remember meeting before the Vibrato concert. You and your son Ian were in Vegas right? And Ian is shown in 10 Years in the Making. Awesome to hear you'll be able to be there in LA, I also wouldn't miss it. I'll keep those extra tickets in mind. Hope we can meet again there😇
Exactly right Steve! Meeting my HS friend again who lives in Malibu. Meeting him near the venue at the Carousel Restaurant prior to the concert if you don’t have any plans.
@@robertanderson6494 Bob, what row are those 2 tickets? I know a possibly buyer
Hi Steve. I still don't know if you have received my video. Have you? I tried to send it on Instagram several times. The display on my phone always said I couldn't send you anything untill I get permission to enter your page but once the answer on the display said: sent. Can you get me up to date about it? Thanks.👍🫶👋
Hi Danilo! I just checked and found you on Instagram....and see a message from you that I must have missed. I had to click on 'Accept', which I just did, and so NOW I believe you can send that to me - looking forward to it!
@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg thanks Steve. I'll try again.
Love Queen Angelina Jordan, she's simply the best!!!
Thank you so much, Steve! Gut compiling this for us! I haven't seen/heard this since the official releases. And I can't decide if this doesn't come on 1.5st place after the Acapella version, before the 2 studio versions. Her life nuances are impeccable all the time.
Nice compilation Steve. Thanks for sharing 👍
Steve, well done!
Hi Steve. Very nice job with this video. Thanks for all the info. Take care friend.
I am so jealous. I cannot b there!Too far... I'm on the east coast.Poop!I feel like I am never going to hear her live.
🤗, f cking superb vid Mr. Ackerman. ❤. Been loving this one so much since. I think I always will, this first performance of both I mean. Best live mini set I'll ever see. Felt like such a big deal in this whole loving Angie thing too.
So much magic in this young lady, just by her presence, but when she starts singing the magic becomes real, and she, pure joy and love.
Thank you for a great video with two live performances of Angelina Jordan. The Barefoot Angel is the best musical talent, no question about it.