Happy 16th birthday to Angelina!! Super well done and it's interesting to see different vocalists take on this song! Def go check out the Beyonce version though because it is a complete different vibe than this cover. Feel free to tell me more ideas of what to react to!! Go listen to our new song: bit.ly/InSickSong Harem pants: www.harempants.com/discount/WeSpa *10% discount already applied*
If you want to hear something really special by a ten-year-old Angelina Jordan, try this one. You can thank me later. czcams.com/video/Dv8mjCh5iiE/video.html
Three of my favorites from Angelina, your pick: - Born to die (Lana Del Rey). Deep and resonant. Almost bizarre mismatch between a very young face (age 12?) and the adult-sounding voice and lyrics. czcams.com/video/DNU-HcLuO_I/video.html - A million years ago (Adele). Soft, expressive, emotional. czcams.com/video/QHLtZQ3sIwE/video.html - Nothing breaks like a heart (Miley Cyrus). Faster pop/country, a style I haven't seen from her earlier. Apparently she got the backing track from Mark Ronson, co-writer of the song. Age 13. czcams.com/video/fJ9eu7qBiwQ/video.html Thanks for the reactions so far.
If she were to sing this Etta James classic at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, NY, she would be the first white singer to ever get a standing ovation from the toughest 'soul' critics on the planet.
Actually, I've seen some evidence that offers a lot of support for what you are saying. The reactor who goes by the name Truedarkseed is deep into R&B from hearing it in his house when he was growing up. He reviewed this same video. I don't know if I've seen a reactor so blown away by a performance. But, he doesn't stop there. He immediately releases a follow up video that's just commentary on this same performance by Angelina. Highly recommend checking these two videos out. Truedarkseed reaction to Angelina I'd Rather Go Blind czcams.com/video/Yg29d1CgoFo/video.html Truedarkseed further commentary to Angelina I'd Rather Go Blind czcams.com/video/duPwjPsBBKY/video.html
A couple unrelated comments: I don’t see these vocals as Angelina’s “style”, but merely one of the genres that she can recreate-seemingly effortlessly as you noted. If you watch her recent Adele cover of Easy on Me, you’ll see an amazing array of vocal textures and tones completely different from this. Also, I agree that Angelina’s version here is not a personal statement, but her tribute to an older, 1960’s style of soul-and to Etta James herself. I think Angelina intentionally takes this over the top, and that makes it fun as well as an amazing display of vocals. And finally, I am always amazed at how incredible she sounds with no technical help-just give her a music track, a mic, and a big sofa.
Angelina can certainly be a chameleon with her voice. But Amy Winehouse is clearly a major Influence on her vocals, and not just because Angelina has said she is. There are many songs, both Amy’s and others’, where she literally channels Amy Winehouse’s style. That doesn’t make her less of a unique or individual artist. In fact, it’s the nature of music and the nature of art in general to be influenced by those around you and who came before you. As
What makes Angelina even more interesting in addition to her special voice and talent is the fact that she has brought back to live an almost forgotten music class, and she is very good at it 😎❤
Whenever Angelina sings a song it always seems like she has somehow figured out the way it was always _supposed_ to sound. It's baffling to me how a 12 year old can just 'unlock' a song that has been around for over 50 years. ...and yet there it is. I'm not sure it could be done in any other way that would suit the song better than she has done it here.
As much as it amazes me when Angelina totally reimagines a song such as "Bohemian Rhapsody," or "Billy Jean," I am more impressed when she knows not to mess with a song much and just makes minor adjustments making you think that the original artist should have done that. An example is "Yesterday" which she didn't alter much at all except slow it down, but that was exactly what the song needed as now whenever I hear the original it seems rushed. She doesn't seem to change Adele's songs much and on first listen it might sound like she is just imitating Adele since their voices have much of the same qualities, but upon closer listening, there are many minor adjustments that show Angelina gives thought to every phrase she sings.
@@starkenterprises2371 No need to insult a 12 year old. Especially one that is brave enough in her art that she is able to do what we heard here. This is an artist pushing at the envelope, coloring outside the lines to create something new and bold. ...but it's ok, not everyone gets it. There are plenty of other plain artists out there for you to enjoy. I for one, will be watching this ground breaking artist continue to grow over the coming years into the legend she will surely become.
The movie was 'Cadillac Records' and Beyonce's rendition was heartrending. Angelina has completely reimagined the song with this take. This Angelina just playing with her new Microphone that she received for her 12th or 13th birthday and trying a new side to her vocals. Incredible!
Well, Beyoncé is playing Etta James in the movie so she is acting out what the lyrics meant to Etta and it obviously becomes very emotional in that scene. I guess it is fair to say that Angelina has not yet experienced what Etta went through and had to find a different kind of connection to the song. Thanks Andrea for this birthday reaction. 👍
Hello Andrea! Great reaction again ! It's always nice to hear another singer's reaction to her, and their takeaways. The funny thing with Angelina is that when you think you start to get the essence of her, you hear something TOTALLY different, and you have to begin anew. LOL We've all been there. Cool to hear that you love her GRASPS and ROWLS as you put it :-)))) But what you said is all correct IMO, and that she sounds effortless is something every reactor comment on, it's so very apparent. And it's true. Lastly I have the perfect song for you to react to. Mark my next 4 words. WHEN SHE WAS TEN years old, she made a studio recording of "I'm Still Holding Out For You" and that performance is WAY beyond incredible. It was the definite proof that Angelina could do anything, and sound absolutely NOTHING like a ten year old girl. It's actually totally crazy. You will understand. The recording itself is shrouded in a bit of mystery, as it was never released. Some speculate that is was due to the lyrics, that they were a bit inappropriate for a ten year old. Anyhow, a fan kept a copy, luckily, and put it out there a few years later. That's why it says "leaked" in the description. Most of her hardcore fans rank this among her VERY best ever, me included. It's probably on top 10 on EVERY fan's list. Again you will understand. Enough rambling already, here is the link: czcams.com/video/Dv8mjCh5iiE/video.html Thanks for doing a reaction on her 16th birthday. It's very much appreciated. Take care of your throat and stay safe! Love from Norway :-)
Hi Andrea, enjoyed your reaction to Angelina. She sang this song as sort of a tribute in the style of the original great classic Jazz Singer Etta James. Have a wonderful sweet 16s happy birthday Angelina Jordan. 💝💝
Angelina's control of her voice (her "instrument") is simply off the charts. What you're hearing at the beginning (and occasionally at the end) of many words in this is known as "vocal fry." She also can add rasp (which she does in this) and growls when she wants (though she doesn't in this track). Her breath control is unbelievable too, evidenced in her incredible run toward the end of this performance (a single breath that goes on forever). Primarily, this a "master class" in vocal fry that all vocal students should study.
Thanks for this fantastic reaction for the birthday of Angelina, Andrea. I love, absolutely I love, this cover, so out of the ordinary but with an incredible soul inside and so simple, effortless. This is Angelina at only 12 years, in addition to the incredible musical talent, she has passion, musical sensitivity, independence of judgment and vocal autonomy that makes her results even more surreal, regardless of her age. 💛 🧡 ❤️
Hello Andrea! Happy 16th Birthday Angelina! Angelina singing into the new mic she just got for her birthday. If you look close you can see the mic is backwards. Maybe Angelina thought the sound was better that way!
Right ... Nobody would dare have the audacity to critique a child sitting on her couch after school belting out this song and yet consistently outsings every singer on the planet... PERIOD.
Happy 16th birthday Angelina. Angelina closes her eyes and enters the special world she visits while singing. Here is a link to a short interview she gave before premiering her original song "Shield". Note the interview switches from Norwegian to English about 30 seconds into it. czcams.com/video/97hjWg4ToRQ/video.html Here is the link to her singing "Shield" czcams.com/video/lQtUbVKb0vs/video.html
With amazing talents like Angelina, I just sit back and enjoy it. It is inconceivable that she was singing like this from a very young age. So no use being confused when enjoying her singing is so easy. If you want to listen to her singing smoothly without fry and blast, you could check out 'When you believe' or 'Heal the world'. Your new song sounds great! I need to listen it a few times more though :-)
It was a great thing to see your reaction to this cover. As a musician, you can more easily hear certain ways that Angelina chooses to approach not only a song, but the feelings that she wants to get across. Thanks Andrea, I look forward to your future reactions.
Your voice goes up and deep down with raspiness like Angelina's singing voice does. Beautiful! Thank you for your reaction. This is one of my favorite covers from Angelina. I've heard it more than a hundred times I think and it still amazes me how good it is.
Angelina, Angelina, Angelina. Happy birthday and hope you have so many more. Angelina's "Style", is whatever she chooses it to be. She is a unique and wonderful human being with humility and compassion. If more of us were like this young lady what a wonderful world this would be. Thank you god for gracing us with this amazingly beautiful and talented human being. And thank you Andrea for covering her.
Great reaction, Andrea. You're enormously intuitive -- and as a singer yourself, you understand how intentional AJ's use of vocal fry and vibrato is in this song. Thank you, and I'm looking forward to your reaction to her forthcoming album.
I agree with your observation that she's incorporating her amazing rasp into her evolving style, and she's also becoming even more of a powerhouse. If you haven't checked it out, listen to her cover of "Mercy" for the film The Hating Game. She uses both in that one. Happy 16th birthday, Angelina!! xoxo
Angelina can apparently change her voice at will to deliver whatever style she chooses. FYI, many have said this is the first released performance with the Newmann microphone, which she got for her 12th birthday.
Actually this is not the voice she found, just one of the many voices in her tool box. She is just sitting around at home on her couch trying out her new Mic and one of her other voices. You will not find this particular hard core rasp and fry in but a couple of songs she has covered. Listened to some older live Etta James concerts where she does actually use vocal fry, not to this extent though. Only true jazz/blues singers can do these types of vocals, and here we have one in Angelina.
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Thank you for reacting to this amazing performance by the Barefoot Angel. Angelina happy birthday to you and the best wishes for you and and the family for the year 2022. I haven't seen Shawn in the last few reactions. I hope he is well and doing OK.
Happy Birthday Angelina. Andrea you are too young to know who influenced Amy Winehouse and who she sounds like to me. Angelina, to me, doesn’t sound like Winehouse at all. She is unique, truly unique. I do hear the influences of Etta James, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, but here she is a combo of Bessie Smith and Janis Joplin with Aretha Franklin thrown in. Angelina has integrated into her all of her influences and this is pure jazzy, soul music, and r & b.
HAPPY HAPPY SWEET 16th BIRTHDAY ANGELINA!!! May 2022 bring you happiness , even more success and joy. Stay safe and healthy!! from Seattle and my family in Oslo.
This kid sings the type of songs I would not normally listen to and yet when Angelina puts her magic signature on any song, new or old "This Kid" really makes them sound great. I lack words when I try to describe how good I think Angelina is.
To me, what makes this rendition super amazing is that English is either her second or third language. We're now going back how many years with this song in a completely different era of musical style. It's as if she lived THAT era.
Angelina has a single out it's her 1st original she wrote it for her grandfather who passed away you should listen to it until it it's really good I think you would enjoy it,, I really like your reactions they're very thoughtful and genuine keep up the good work✌️ It's called a million miles
This was Angie sitting on the couch and just playing around with her instrument and mic. Some have said the mic is backwards to add that old mic sound. Should react to her Duffy cover Mercy! It has a lot of this style rasp in it. She does all the vocals. It’s the open soundtrack for the Romcom The Hating Game just recently released. czcams.com/video/7Mthm-9jECM/video.html
Have you heard of the Norwegian singer and national treasure Sissel? She is considered one of the world's top crossover sopranos and has a phenomenal voice. If you have seen the Titanic movie, then you have definitely heard her voice. She has been performing for four decades and is a very special singer. When you hear her voice, you will understand why. Could you react to one of her songs? I can recommend "Auld Lang Syne", "You'll Never Walk Alone" or "You Raise Me Up".
Lovely big sister reaction to such an amazing talent. I think with Beyoncé she has probably lived through a emotional break up where as obviously Angelina hasn't so a different dimension but beautiful. Next AJ reaction very soon please.
She always makes it much better than the original. There have been songs in the past that I did not care for by others, but when AJ performs them, they take on a greatness like no other can.
First, Happy 16th Birthday to Angelina. I haven't been much of a fan of Angelina's version of this song in the past. Then I heard this Chris Stapleton/Angelina Jordan mashup by RMX, and it completely turned me around. Here's the link: czcams.com/video/oO-vTz5wyyM/video.html It now has over 1.2M views on YT, and is being discovered by more and more people. Simply put, it's Fantastic!! Very good to see you reacting to Angelina again, Andrea. xoxo
Hi Andrea & thanks for your nice reaction & nerdy break down just like us fans love it. Happy sweet 16th B-day to Angie & may God continue to bless her & her family. Hope your having a God blessed New Year too. Angie was kicking back on her couch & singing in her Neumann TLM 102 mic backwards on purpose, very smart move here. She was trying something new with her sound on the mic. So she turned it backwards. I imagine to tone down some of her fry nuances. Here's a couple of songs& arrangements from Angie that you'll love. “My Funny Valentine” Ella Fitzgerald cover- 2/14/16 czcams.com/video/sZ25H4a2gPI/video.html She’s 10 with no mic & just sitting on chair. Angie does a great interpretation of this difficult song to interpret.(warning serious Cute factor at the end) singing this to her grandma. “Stay” by Rihanna czcams.com/video/IJv-cI_482k/video.html Angie is 12 here. “It’s a man’s world” by James Brown czcams.com/video/HEm7tGrjIKk/video.html Angie is 12 doing a outdoor concert, a musician said she hit a E5-G5 on the big belt near the end. Angie really knocked it out of the park with her arrangement.
Do you know the version of Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa? If not, you really missed something. This one is just Angelina. More and more I think, she is uncomparable, because unique and just brilliant every time, she opens her mouth. But if you like this song, check out Beth& Joe. More suggestions? "Mans World" live with Forsvarets Stabsmusikkorps. Breathtaking. And happy birthday again, Angelina!
I will say something about your singing. From what I've watched. Your holding back. Your keeping your emotions in check.like you don't want the world to see you exposed. Girl ,,,music is ALL feelings. It's what makes it real. Without that reality. You might as well sing in the shower. You underestimate your potential.ive been doing sound almost 35yrs .from Nashville to Florida. Worked with Metallica to Barbera mandrell. Eddie . money,phil çollins. Skid row pantera. Red hot chili. Peppers to every concert played in Miami and Florida .you got pipes girl. I watched you sing on a reaction. Of angelina.and your boyfriend Sked so bad on guitar he killed your cover. I did sound for Charlie Daniels in Florida in the 90s Amy grant. Guns and roses.im retired now. Don't waste your time with people who hold you back. You have a beautiful voice. God gave you a gift.like he gave me ears.use it. Life is only once . 💕💯
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Another comment, she was playing around with her voice to see what she could do, she just had turned 13 and got a new microphone. Also remember her voice is constantly changing pretty drastically until she reaches 22 or 23. Shows her work ethic, constantly working her musical instrument to most possible perfection, God Bless!
it's not about the quality or anything, it was more so about the interpretation and the artist's take. that's why covers are so interesting because so many singers put their own style into the song
Hi Andrea, I may have already commented on this. I don't think I did, but if I am wrong, bear with me, You're absolutely right about the difference between Beyonce's version and hers. In fact, I went back and listened to the studio and live live recording by Etta James. You are right that this is a power version (just saying I agree with you, not doubting that you are right)) Not everyone is able to identify and share nuance between performances, covers etc, and when someone does that mne, that just increases my appreciation of the song, so thabk you. P.S. Enjoyed your little riff attempt on that last bit too..😊
Great reaction. Angelina stays pretty true to the Etta James version that she sang live in her later years. If you listen to Etta James performing this song live in Montreux in 1975 it sounds similar in tone. Another good example of someone singing this song in this same way is Beth Hart czcams.com/video/BeK9m4y73HY/video.html.
This is the only song like it and we forget the Country girl to EDM "Above the Water" to Adele like, Amy, Sound to Elvis and you hear Angelina perform it, You know it! Put it back in the box, it's done!
I would appreciate your reaction to Angelina's "demo" soundtrack of the LEAKED "I'm Still Holding Out For You" video. IMHO her quintessential Neo-jazz, soul, blues, pop genre.
this is a study- she's practicing the rasp. she seems to take on and work out different styles. really similar to how Bobby McFerrin did that with instruments and his voice
I never heard of this girl before. To me the very first thing I thought she really sounded close to is Janis Joplin: the style, the raspy, soulful voice, and the demeanor. And yes there is a bit of Amy Winehouse mixed in as well, but I lean more towards Janis Joplin. No doubt she is incredibly talented for such a young person. In my opinion, perhaps the overuse of the raspyness and stress on certain words could be dialed back just a tad. I know many will disagree with my view and that's fine. Overall she is impressive. And Happy Birthday if you read this.
Here’s her playlist put together by superfan Rusty Shackleford..you’ll see well over 150 performances covering 70 odd artists and five of her own songs..you’ll have a greater understanding of her as an artist if you immerse yourself in her work..it’s not possible to pigeon hole her, she’s the master of many genres..please enjoy and all the best )) czcams.com/play/PL2v8kgVeo4EbQD6l_WAVjOfItquzW7oEc.html
@@RoadKing-ky2bs recommendations What A Difference AnDay Makes aged 8 live performance I put A Spell on You aged 9 ..her own arrangement as is everything you watch of hers Feelin Good either live performance aged 10 Its A Mans World live full orchestra aged 12 I’m A Fool To Want You ..studio recording aged 12 Million Miles her own song about her grandpa aged 14 Billie Jean aged 14 jazzy reinterpretation Easy on me aged 15 On top of all this she’s raised over £24 million for charity lol! I
@@RoadKing-ky2bs I’ll just say she helped me through a very difficult time in my life. I only want you to feel some of the pleasure I feel when I listen to her sing..she’s special to me ..take care.
Angelina often "deep fries a song in pure soul." This one is like "soul-fried-soul" with Angelina spice sprinkled all over. Her vocal fry is so sweet, my cholesterol numbers are through the roof! (though my doctor's not buying the excuse!)
Nice reaction, thank you Andrea. if you find the time, maybe react to "I'm still holding on to you", a leaked cover of a 10 year old song, when she was 10.
First you win the "sweetest face in town"contes , sit down on the couch, wave at us and do this, excuse me if I am confused...yes I know, from the deep south, southern Norway !
she is using her mic backwards, logo out, ... it is suggested it was on purpose and as it alters the sound for this. I wish it could be verified. THIS experimental track, so different than any other came in handy as her latest Cover, MERCY, uses a lot of this distorted approach, even more than DUFFY utilized.
Andrea- your point re authentic emotion is a good one. While AJ is simply amazing (the best?) at interpreting music she feels, at 12(?), there is always going to be a dimension missing...enter Beyonce😉
In my opinion, Beyoncé singing this sounds “lazy” although, she does a very nice job with her vocals. I do not mean that she doesn’t put an effort into this song. I’m inspired hearing Angelina’s rendition. 🌸
Vocal fry is what she's incorporating here. It's not actually growling or rasp, which are two vocal techniques that are more abusive to the vocal chords.
She uses the rasp with restraint. The rasp is the mustard on the hot dog. In some places where she holds a note the sound is clear. So, using the rasp sparingly gives a great contrast. We appreciate both the raspy and the straight sound more because of the contrast between them. Watch this video and study it; it's a master class in the blues and singing in general.
Happy 16th birthday to Angelina!! Super well done and it's interesting to see different vocalists take on this song! Def go check out the Beyonce version though because it is a complete different vibe than this cover. Feel free to tell me more ideas of what to react to!!
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If you want to hear something really special by a ten-year-old Angelina Jordan, try this one. You can thank me later.
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Three of my favorites from Angelina, your pick:
- Born to die (Lana Del Rey). Deep and resonant. Almost bizarre mismatch between a very young face (age 12?) and the adult-sounding voice and lyrics. czcams.com/video/DNU-HcLuO_I/video.html
- A million years ago (Adele). Soft, expressive, emotional. czcams.com/video/QHLtZQ3sIwE/video.html
- Nothing breaks like a heart (Miley Cyrus). Faster pop/country, a style I haven't seen from her earlier. Apparently she got the backing track from Mark Ronson, co-writer of the song. Age 13. czcams.com/video/fJ9eu7qBiwQ/video.html
Thanks for the reactions so far.
ANGELINA JORDAN - I'D RATHER GO BLIND - REACTION
If she were to sing this Etta James classic at the Apollo Theatre
in Harlem, NY, she would be the first white singer to ever get a
standing ovation from the toughest 'soul' critics on the planet.
At least for 15 minutes
So true ❤
Actually, I've seen some evidence that offers a lot of support for what you are saying. The reactor who goes by the name Truedarkseed is deep into R&B from hearing it in his house when he was growing up. He reviewed this same video. I don't know if I've seen a reactor so blown away by a performance. But, he doesn't stop there. He immediately releases a follow up video that's just commentary on this same performance by Angelina. Highly recommend checking these two videos out.
Truedarkseed reaction to Angelina I'd Rather Go Blind
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Truedarkseed further commentary to Angelina I'd Rather Go Blind
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Happy Sweet Sixteen to ANGELINA JORDAN ASTAR... she makes many lives worth while with her sound!!!!
A couple unrelated comments: I don’t see these vocals as Angelina’s “style”, but merely one of the genres that she can recreate-seemingly effortlessly as you noted. If you watch her recent Adele cover of Easy on Me, you’ll see an amazing array of vocal textures and tones completely different from this. Also, I agree that Angelina’s version here is not a personal statement, but her tribute to an older, 1960’s style of soul-and to Etta James herself. I think Angelina intentionally takes this over the top, and that makes it fun as well as an amazing display of vocals. And finally, I am always amazed at how incredible she sounds with no technical help-just give her a music track, a mic, and a big sofa.
ah yes! i agree and def did not mean to say that that is her only style, just seems like a technique and texture that she uses a lot.
Yup she using toothless 60yr old black MISSIPPI BLUES cat... She's a Force of Nature 🙏🙏🙏
Angelina can certainly be a chameleon with her voice. But Amy Winehouse is clearly a major Influence on her vocals, and not just because Angelina has said she is. There are many songs, both Amy’s and others’, where she literally channels Amy Winehouse’s style. That doesn’t make her less of a unique or individual artist. In fact, it’s the nature of music and the nature of art in general to be influenced by those around you and who came before you. As
Happy Birthday Angelina. Enjoy your sweet 16 birthday
What makes Angelina even more interesting in addition to her special voice and talent is the fact that she has brought back to live an almost forgotten music class, and she is very good at it 😎❤
Whenever Angelina sings a song it always seems like she has somehow figured out the way it was always _supposed_ to sound. It's baffling to me how a 12 year old can just 'unlock' a song that has been around for over 50 years. ...and yet there it is. I'm not sure it could be done in any other way that would suit the song better than she has done it here.
As much as it amazes me when Angelina totally reimagines a song such as "Bohemian Rhapsody," or "Billy Jean," I am more impressed when she knows not to mess with a song much and just makes minor adjustments making you think that the original artist should have done that. An example is "Yesterday" which she didn't alter much at all except slow it down, but that was exactly what the song needed as now whenever I hear the original it seems rushed. She doesn't seem to change Adele's songs much and on first listen it might sound like she is just imitating Adele since their voices have much of the same qualities, but upon closer listening, there are many minor adjustments that show Angelina gives thought to every phrase she sings.
This version sounds like a cat being swung around in a circle by it's tail. She is much better than this.
@@starkenterprises2371 No need to insult a 12 year old. Especially one that is brave enough in her art that she is able to do what we heard here. This is an artist pushing at the envelope, coloring outside the lines to create something new and bold. ...but it's ok, not everyone gets it. There are plenty of other plain artists out there for you to enjoy. I for one, will be watching this ground breaking artist continue to grow over the coming years into the legend she will surely become.
The movie was 'Cadillac Records' and Beyonce's rendition was heartrending. Angelina has completely reimagined the song with this take. This Angelina just playing with her new Microphone that she received for her 12th or 13th birthday and trying a new side to her vocals. Incredible!
12... few days before she was 11
exactly! they are just completely different takes and energy, super interesting to always see how different singers approach the same song
Well, Beyoncé is playing Etta James in the movie so she is acting out what the lyrics meant to Etta and it obviously becomes very emotional in that scene. I guess it is fair to say that Angelina has not yet experienced what Etta went through and had to find a different kind of connection to the song. Thanks Andrea for this birthday reaction. 👍
🥰Happy Sweet 16th Birthday 😇Angelina!!🥳
Hello Andrea! Great reaction again ! It's always nice to hear another singer's reaction to her, and their takeaways. The funny thing with Angelina is that when you think you start to get the essence of her, you hear something TOTALLY different, and you have to begin anew. LOL We've all been there. Cool to hear that you love her GRASPS and ROWLS as you put it :-))))
But what you said is all correct IMO, and that she sounds effortless is something every reactor comment on, it's so very apparent. And it's true.
Lastly I have the perfect song for you to react to. Mark my next 4 words. WHEN SHE WAS TEN years old, she made a studio recording of "I'm Still Holding Out For You" and that performance is WAY beyond incredible. It was the definite proof that Angelina could do anything, and sound absolutely NOTHING like a ten year old girl. It's actually totally crazy. You will understand. The recording itself is shrouded in a bit of mystery, as it was never released. Some speculate that is was due to the lyrics, that they were a bit inappropriate for a ten year old. Anyhow, a fan kept a copy, luckily, and put it out there a few years later. That's why it says "leaked" in the description. Most of her hardcore fans rank this among her VERY best ever, me included. It's probably on top 10 on EVERY fan's list. Again you will understand. Enough rambling already, here is the link: czcams.com/video/Dv8mjCh5iiE/video.html
Thanks for doing a reaction on her 16th birthday. It's very much appreciated. Take care of your throat and stay safe! Love from Norway :-)
Hi Andrea, enjoyed your reaction to Angelina.
She sang this song as sort of a tribute in the style of the original great classic Jazz Singer Etta James.
Have a wonderful sweet 16s happy birthday Angelina Jordan. 💝💝
awh thanks so much!
She already is a gifted singer, but I can only imagine how great she will be as she continues to hone her craft.
👍happy birthday Angelina!!🎉😄
Angelina's control of her voice (her "instrument") is simply off the charts. What you're hearing at the beginning (and occasionally at the end) of many words in this is known as "vocal fry." She also can add rasp (which she does in this) and growls when she wants (though she doesn't in this track). Her breath control is unbelievable too, evidenced in her incredible run toward the end of this performance (a single breath that goes on forever). Primarily, this a "master class" in vocal fry that all vocal students should study.
Thanks for this fantastic reaction for the birthday of Angelina, Andrea. I love, absolutely I love, this cover, so out of the ordinary but with an incredible soul inside and so simple, effortless. This is Angelina at only 12 years, in addition to the incredible musical talent, she has passion, musical sensitivity, independence of judgment and vocal autonomy that makes her results even more surreal, regardless of her age. 💛 🧡 ❤️
thanks!
Hello Andrea! Happy 16th Birthday Angelina! Angelina singing into the new mic she just got for her birthday. If you look close you can see the mic is backwards. Maybe Angelina thought the sound was better that way!
She just turned 12 here
thanks so much!
@@michinawi22able YES!
Right ... Nobody would dare have the audacity to critique a child sitting on her couch after school belting out this song and yet consistently outsings every singer on the planet... PERIOD.
Happy Birthday, Angelina!
That was crazy soulful ❤ Crazy chills ❤
great observation about how effortless she can create different sounds with so little visible effort - never see any straining or tension or nerves...
thanks so much!
Happy 16th birthday Angelina. Angelina closes her eyes and enters the special world she visits while singing. Here is a link to a short interview she gave before premiering her original song "Shield". Note the interview switches from Norwegian to English about 30 seconds into it. czcams.com/video/97hjWg4ToRQ/video.html Here is the link to her singing "Shield" czcams.com/video/lQtUbVKb0vs/video.html
Great reaction!
Happy birthday Angelina!!🎂🎂🎂🎉🎉🎁🎁🎁
thanks so much!
With amazing talents like Angelina, I just sit back and enjoy it. It is inconceivable that she was singing like this from a very young age. So no use being confused when enjoying her singing is so easy.
If you want to listen to her singing smoothly without fry and blast, you could check out 'When you believe' or 'Heal the world'.
Your new song sounds great! I need to listen it a few times more though :-)
awh thanks Bart! really appreciate you listening :)
Angelina is really great
It was a great thing to see your reaction to this cover. As a musician, you can more easily hear certain ways that Angelina chooses to approach not only a song, but the feelings that she wants to get across. Thanks Andrea, I look forward to your future reactions.
thanks so much!
Happy Sweet 16th Birthday Angelina!!!! (1/10/2022)
Angelina just sitting on the couch testing out a new microphone that she had gotten her birthday at the time :)
A very happy 16th birthday to Angelina Jordan. Great reaction. 👍 Top vocalist of her age and more. Absolutely could listen to her for hours a day.
thanks!
👑 👑 HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGELINA 👑 👑
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Your voice goes up and deep down with raspiness like Angelina's singing voice does. Beautiful! Thank you for your reaction. This is one of my favorite covers from Angelina. I've heard it more than a hundred times I think and it still amazes me how good it is.
Angelina, Angelina, Angelina. Happy birthday and hope you have so many more. Angelina's "Style", is whatever she chooses it to be. She is a unique and wonderful human being with humility and compassion. If more of us were like this young lady what a wonderful world this would be. Thank you god for gracing us with this amazingly beautiful and talented human being. And thank you Andrea for covering her.
Great reaction, Andrea. You're enormously intuitive -- and as a singer yourself, you understand how intentional AJ's use of vocal fry and vibrato is in this song. Thank you, and I'm looking forward to your reaction to her forthcoming album.
awh thanks so much :)
Amazing talent. Happy Birthday Angelina
I agree with your observation that she's incorporating her amazing rasp into her evolving style, and she's also becoming even more of a powerhouse. If you haven't checked it out, listen to her cover of "Mercy" for the film The Hating Game. She uses both in that one. Happy 16th birthday, Angelina!! xoxo
Love your reactions Andrea. Just a kid sitting on her living room couch belting out a Etta James classic. Only Angelina.
appreciate it Colin!
Angelina can apparently change her voice at will to deliver whatever style she chooses. FYI, many have said this is the first released performance with the Newmann microphone, which she got for her 12th birthday.
Actually this is not the voice she found, just one of the many voices in her tool box. She is just sitting around at home on her couch trying out her new Mic and one of her other voices. You will not find this particular hard core rasp and fry in but a couple of songs she has covered. Listened to some older live Etta James concerts where she does actually use vocal fry, not to this extent though. Only true jazz/blues singers can do these types of vocals, and here we have one in Angelina.
it just seems like one of her favorites :) obviously understand she is very versatile as I have seen throughout my Angelina journey
If it seems like that is her favorite, then that is because you have 100 more to go, Andrea ❤
Great reaction to The Queen of Jazz and Emotion, God Bless!
Happy 🎉 Birthday Ms. Angelina 🕊✨💚👣🤍✨🕊 Jordan / Sweet 🍓🎂🍓 (16) Sixteen 🚦🔑🚘🔑🚦 Our Earth Angel ❤︎🌹🌹🌹❤︎ of Humanity ❤︎💜🔥💜❤︎ (Joy and Happiness)!!! ❤︎👗❤︎ Thank U Ms. Silvestro / So Kind U Care 4 Ms. Jordan / Fellow Angel & Super Great CZcams Host!!! Thank U Astar Family - We Care So Much 4 U Too!!! Many Thank U's to Ms. AJ!!! What U have Done 4 Other's the Many Years to Help Other's Feel Joy through Fine Music Plus your Fantastic Loving Heart and Soul - "Above Special Here - Ms. Jordan!!!! Everyone / Universe At - Large Thanks U!!!! Big Time!!!!
thank you for watching!
Love your reaction, love your voice too. Look forward to more reactions. ♥️👍👍👍
awh thanks so much :)
@@AndreaSilvestro you're so welcome happy new year. I hope you have the best year with everything you do. 😊😊😊 love watching you. ♥️
Sometimes in life it's needed to move on to complete your journey. You keep being you. And you will achieve your dreams.💕💕💕
Thank you for reacting to this amazing performance by the Barefoot Angel.
Angelina happy birthday to you and the best wishes for you and and the family for the year 2022.
I haven't seen Shawn in the last few reactions. I hope he is well and doing OK.
Happy Birthday Angelina
She's incredible! ❤️
agreed!
Happy Birthday Angelina. Andrea you are too young to know who influenced Amy Winehouse and who she sounds like to me. Angelina, to me, doesn’t sound like Winehouse at all. She is unique, truly unique. I do hear the influences of Etta James, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, but here she is a combo of Bessie Smith and Janis Joplin with Aretha Franklin thrown in. Angelina has integrated into her all of her influences and this is pure jazzy, soul music, and r & b.
Hard to believe she's been performing for 9 years and is only 16!HAPPY BIRTHDAY Angel___!
You want to just close your eyes and let these unbelievable glorious sounds wash over you as each and every word has meaning like never before.
HAPPY HAPPY SWEET 16th BIRTHDAY ANGELINA!!! May 2022 bring you happiness , even more success and joy. Stay safe and healthy!! from Seattle and my family in Oslo.
happy 2022!
This kid sings the type of songs I would not normally listen to and yet when Angelina puts her magic signature on any song, new or old "This Kid" really makes them sound great. I lack words when I try to describe how good I think Angelina is.
at 13, already a blue diva.
You need to hear the original song by Etta James, it is like Etta James jumped in Angelina and is now singing this song through Angelina.
To me, what makes this rendition super amazing is that English is either her second or third language. We're now going back how many years with this song in a completely different era of musical style. It's as if she lived THAT era.
Apart from enjoying her I notice her reading the lyrics , amazing . Hope you are well or not too bad .
Angelina has a single out it's her 1st original she wrote it for her grandfather who passed away you should listen to it until it it's really good I think you would enjoy it,, I really like your reactions they're very thoughtful and genuine keep up the good work✌️ It's called a million miles
She really can sing, WOW.
love the impression
ahha thank you, I'm trying
This was Angie sitting on the couch and just playing around with her instrument and mic. Some have said the mic is backwards to add that old mic sound. Should react to her Duffy cover Mercy! It has a lot of this style rasp in it. She does all the vocals. It’s the open soundtrack for the Romcom The Hating Game just recently released. czcams.com/video/7Mthm-9jECM/video.html
It is her birthday today Sweet 16
Have you heard of the Norwegian singer and national treasure Sissel? She is considered one of the world's top crossover sopranos and has a phenomenal voice. If you have seen the Titanic movie, then you have definitely heard her voice. She has been performing for four decades and is a very special singer. When you hear her voice, you will understand why. Could you react to one of her songs? I can recommend "Auld Lang Syne", "You'll Never Walk Alone" or "You Raise Me Up".
16 today.....super reaction.....
I love her voice
I love it
Lovely big sister reaction to such an amazing talent. I think with Beyoncé she has probably lived through a emotional break up where as obviously Angelina hasn't so a different dimension but beautiful. Next AJ reaction very soon please.
yes exactly! there was a difference
Tasty, Angelina's created here an entry for the blues songbook.
She always makes it much better than the original. There have been songs in the past that I did not care for by others, but when AJ performs them, they take on a greatness like no other can.
Beyonce wishes she had the versatility and musical originality that Angelina has.
Happy 16th bday Angie it's better than the original love your reaction thanks
This was her 12th birthday. The microphone was a present and she was just testing it out. As you do.
First, Happy 16th Birthday to Angelina. I haven't been much of a fan of Angelina's version of this song in the past. Then I heard this Chris Stapleton/Angelina Jordan mashup by RMX, and it completely turned me around. Here's the link: czcams.com/video/oO-vTz5wyyM/video.html It now has over 1.2M views on YT, and is being discovered by more and more people. Simply put, it's Fantastic!! Very good to see you reacting to Angelina again, Andrea. xoxo
thanks so much for watching!!
On the video she just turned 12. The microphone was her birthday present.
Hi Andrea & thanks for your nice reaction & nerdy break down just like us fans love it. Happy sweet 16th B-day to Angie & may God continue to bless her & her family. Hope your having a God blessed New Year too. Angie was kicking back on her couch & singing in her Neumann TLM 102 mic backwards on purpose, very smart move here. She was trying something new with her sound on the mic. So she turned it backwards. I imagine to tone down some of her fry nuances. Here's a couple of songs& arrangements from Angie that you'll love.
“My Funny Valentine” Ella Fitzgerald cover- 2/14/16 czcams.com/video/sZ25H4a2gPI/video.html
She’s 10 with no mic & just sitting on chair. Angie does a great interpretation of this difficult song to interpret.(warning serious Cute factor at the end) singing this to her grandma.
“Stay” by Rihanna czcams.com/video/IJv-cI_482k/video.html Angie is 12 here.
“It’s a man’s world” by James Brown czcams.com/video/HEm7tGrjIKk/video.html Angie is 12 doing a outdoor concert, a musician said she hit a E5-G5 on the big belt near the end. Angie really knocked it out of the park with her arrangement.
One of my top ten AJA performances, but I think she was only testing the new mic, to see if it would get on fire. Surprisingly it didn’t 😁
Do you know the version of Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa? If not, you really missed something. This one is just Angelina. More and more I think, she is uncomparable, because unique and just brilliant every time, she opens her mouth. But if you like this song, check out Beth& Joe. More suggestions? "Mans World" live with Forsvarets Stabsmusikkorps. Breathtaking. And happy birthday again, Angelina!
Hey girl enjoy your reactions
HEADPHONES, HEADPHONES, HEADPHONES!
I will say something about your singing. From what I've watched. Your holding back. Your keeping your emotions in check.like you don't want the world to see you exposed. Girl ,,,music is ALL feelings. It's what makes it real. Without that reality. You might as well sing in the shower. You underestimate your potential.ive been doing sound almost 35yrs .from Nashville to Florida. Worked with Metallica to Barbera mandrell. Eddie . money,phil çollins. Skid row pantera. Red hot chili. Peppers to every concert played in Miami and Florida .you got pipes girl. I watched you sing on a reaction. Of angelina.and your boyfriend Sked so bad on guitar he killed your cover. I did sound for Charlie Daniels in Florida in the 90s Amy grant. Guns and roses.im retired now. Don't waste your time with people who hold you back. You have a beautiful voice. God gave you a gift.like he gave me ears.use it. Life is only once . 💕💯
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Another comment, she was playing around with her voice to see what she could do, she just had turned 13 and got a new microphone. Also remember her voice is constantly changing pretty drastically until she reaches 22 or 23. Shows her work ethic, constantly working her musical instrument to most possible perfection, God Bless!
mark The average age for a woman's voice maturation is about 27.
Etta's rasp on this song and AJ's are almost exactly the same. AJ added very few changes to the song from Etta's original.
I agree with your take on the difference between Beyonce's and Angelina's interpretations. The movie "Cadillac Records" is a must watch.
Well Angie is sitting on a chouch singing for fun to a careoke backtrack and you compering that to a produced version? Really!
It’s such a silly comparison! And from a professional singer too..ahh well lol
it's not about the quality or anything, it was more so about the interpretation and the artist's take. that's why covers are so interesting because so many singers put their own style into the song
Hi Andrea, I may have already commented on this. I don't think I did, but if I am wrong, bear with me, You're absolutely right about the difference between Beyonce's version and hers. In fact, I went back and listened to the studio and live live recording by Etta James. You are right that this is a power version (just saying I agree with you, not doubting that you are right)) Not everyone is able to identify and share nuance between performances, covers etc, and when someone does that mne, that just increases my appreciation of the song, so thabk you.
P.S. Enjoyed your little riff attempt on that last bit too..😊
Great reaction. Angelina stays pretty true to the Etta James version that she sang live in her later years. If you listen to Etta James performing this song live in Montreux in 1975 it sounds similar in tone. Another good example of someone singing this song in this same way is Beth Hart czcams.com/video/BeK9m4y73HY/video.html.
ah gotchu! thank you :)
This is the only song like it and we forget the Country girl to EDM "Above the Water" to Adele like, Amy, Sound to Elvis and you hear Angelina perform it, You know it! Put it back in the box, it's done!
I would appreciate your reaction to Angelina's "demo" soundtrack of the LEAKED "I'm Still Holding Out For You" video.
IMHO her quintessential Neo-jazz, soul, blues, pop genre.
this is a study- she's practicing the rasp. she seems to take on and work out different styles. really similar to how Bobby McFerrin did that with instruments and his voice
This is a 1967 version by Etta James she sounds a lot like Etta it's really pretty remarkable for a 12 year old I enjoyed your reaction thank you
thanks for watching!
I never heard of this girl before. To me the very first thing I thought she really sounded close to is Janis Joplin: the style, the raspy, soulful voice, and the demeanor. And yes there is a bit of Amy Winehouse mixed in as well, but I lean more towards Janis Joplin. No doubt she is incredibly talented for such a young person. In my opinion, perhaps the overuse of the raspyness and stress on certain words could be dialed back just a tad. I know many will disagree with my view and that's fine. Overall she is impressive. And Happy Birthday if you read this.
Here’s her playlist put together by superfan Rusty Shackleford..you’ll see well over 150 performances covering 70 odd artists and five of her own songs..you’ll have a greater understanding of her as an artist if you immerse yourself in her work..it’s not possible to pigeon hole her, she’s the master of many genres..please enjoy and all the best )) czcams.com/play/PL2v8kgVeo4EbQD6l_WAVjOfItquzW7oEc.html
@@kevingood4644 thank you.
@@RoadKing-ky2bs recommendations
What A Difference AnDay Makes aged 8 live performance
I put A Spell on You aged 9 ..her own arrangement as is everything you watch of hers
Feelin Good either live performance aged 10
Its A Mans World live full orchestra aged 12
I’m A Fool To Want You ..studio recording aged 12
Million Miles her own song about her grandpa aged 14
Billie Jean aged 14 jazzy reinterpretation
Easy on me aged 15
On top of all this she’s raised over £24 million for charity lol!
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@@kevingood4644 you must be a really big fan of hers to do all this promotion. I will check out the content. Thanks.
@@RoadKing-ky2bs I’ll just say she helped me through a very difficult time in my life. I only want you to feel some of the pleasure I feel when I listen to her sing..she’s special to me ..take care.
Angelina often "deep fries a song in pure soul."
This one is like "soul-fried-soul" with Angelina spice sprinkled all over.
Her vocal fry is so sweet, my cholesterol numbers are through the roof! (though my doctor's not buying the excuse!)
Happy New Year Andrea! Perhaps until someone breaks your heart you can't really vocalise the feeling? Fantastic voice though.
that could be very true, happy near year!!
Where is Sean?
we are separated because I am at college right now :) we will be back soon!
Nice reaction, thank you Andrea. if you find the time, maybe react to "I'm still holding on to you", a leaked cover of a 10 year old song, when she was 10.
First you win the "sweetest face in town"contes , sit down on the couch, wave at us and do this, excuse me if I am confused...yes I know, from the deep south, southern Norway !
she is using her mic backwards, logo out, ... it is suggested it was on purpose and as it alters the sound for this. I wish it could be verified.
THIS experimental track, so different than any other came in handy as her latest Cover, MERCY, uses a lot of this distorted approach, even more than DUFFY utilized.
Andrea- your point re authentic emotion is a good one. While AJ is simply amazing (the best?) at interpreting music she feels, at 12(?), there is always going to be a dimension missing...enter Beyonce😉
No, she sounds like Angelina.
In my opinion, Beyoncé singing this sounds “lazy” although, she does a very nice job with her vocals. I do not mean that she doesn’t put an effort into this song. I’m inspired hearing Angelina’s rendition. 🌸
Its a tribute to Etta. Listen to the original as well.
i have!
Vocal fry is what she's incorporating here. It's not actually growling or rasp, which are two vocal techniques that are more abusive to the vocal chords.
Does she ever breathe...???
She uses the rasp with restraint. The rasp is the mustard on the hot dog. In some places where she holds a note the sound is clear. So, using the rasp sparingly gives a great contrast. We appreciate both the raspy and the straight sound more because of the contrast between them. Watch this video and study it; it's a master class in the blues and singing in general.
Amy couldn't hold a candle to Angelina....!!!!