I think most religious songs are songs of love and can't imagine anyone being offended by this song coming across as a love song. Angelina, who is music personified, is also filled with love, and music is her way of sharing.
This is a love song to God .Angelina is a big Elvis fan.Elvis brought it out in 1966. Angelina has stayed with the same way Elvis sang it back then. It’s truly remarkable. Just listen to Elvis’s version from that year and it sends shivers down your spine. She’s definitely my female Elvis. I have my King 🤴 and my Queen 🫅. This makes me really happy. 💞💞Denise from Yorkshire England 🏴.👼👼👸🏻👸🏻🦶🦶👌👍
Other than Angelina, who else in the history of music would have the versatility to take a song like Whitney's 'I Have Nothing' past the stratosphere and then do something like this where she holds that sustained low register longer than Elvis when he sang it?
This was great, getting the background and context about music in the churches. BTW, the guitarist here was Ivan Mendez, who accompanied Angelina in most of her ad hoc sessions during her 12th year when she was in L.A. It was a wonderful year for them both but, especially for us.
This has to be one of the most moving hymns ever written. Here's a snippet from the Wikipedia article that you might enjoy reading: "'How Great Thou Art' is a Christian hymn based on an original Swedish hymn entitled 'O Store Gud' written in 1885 by Carl Boberg (1859-1940). The English version of the hymn and its title are a loose translation by the English missionary Stuart K. Hine from 1949. The hymn was popularised by George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows during Billy Graham's crusades.[1] It was voted the British public's favourite hymn by BBC's Songs of Praise.[2] "How Great Thou Art" was ranked second (after 'Amazing Grace') on a list of the favourite hymns of all time in a survey by Christianity Today magazine in 2001 and in a nationwide poll by Songs Of Praise in 2019.[3]" As the article states, it was popularized in the US by the great basso-baritone George Beverly Shea who sang it at the Billie Graham Crusades in the 1950s & 60s. I remember it well, but you are too young to have heard it then. It has been covered by a number of artists, including a mellow version by Elvis and a powerful rendition by Carrie Underwood. You might want to check out a few versions, the Bev Shea one for sure. There are more verses than you heard here. You can find the lyrics and sheet music online, of course. You mention Gregorian Chant. I'm not Catholic, & have pretty much given up on organized religion, but still find the chanting of monks to be quite beautiful & mesmerizing!
Always looking to learn something new. I played this at my dad's memorial service, not a dry eye in the place. Angelina can touch your emotions like no one can. Great reaction as always.
Nice reaction Ellis!!! Regardless what any denomination says or thinks about music in the congregation gathering ,as many have gotten in wrong down through the ages; Here is what God says in scripture about music and instruments in church gatherings .. Psalm 150 King James Bible ( majority manuscript textual evidence based scripture) 150 Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. 3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. 4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. 5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. 6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. And also Psalm 33:3 Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
Much like I put a spell on you, I have nothing, I who have nothing and a hundred or more others, she sings in this key because she can, and it is her choice. Talk about an "awsome wonder."
Great reaction. Thank you. AJ's is actually very subdued compared to most renditions. It's absolutely beautiful. If you'd like to hear it in the most extreme let loose version you could try Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill when How Great Thou Art blew the roof off the place. Thanks again for sharing your reaction with us.
I'm impressed with your accurate wealth of knowledge. A real renaissance man. I was waiting for a miss quote like "To thine own self be true" I love when Shakespear is used, believing it's a religious quote. By the way "She is" you know.
How Great Thou Art is based on a Swedish traditional tune and a poem by Carl Boberg. Written in 1885, this hymn has become one of the most famous in the world. She sang it in the Elvis version at 12-13 years old. Pretty sure Ellis sped this up to 1.5 times the normal speed she posted here...just my opinion. It is much faster than the original.
Singing in the key of Elvis version and its so amazing that she can sing in that low register.... and then comes that high register... Bye 🤣🤣 A love song to the art of nature and creations in the world ❤️
It’s appropriate that you said Jordan sounds like she was singing a love song because that’s exactly what she was doing, singing about her love for God. I’m like you Ellis, not very religious, but some of my favorite music is Gospel, especially Elvis’s Take My Hand Precious Lord. You should check it out.
A couple of thoughts ... * Yes .. this is a love song to God * Love the 'lovely' fat kitty. My cat Tigger passed last evening. He's been my little buddy for 16 years and I keep catching myself looking for him .. and then going .. "oh ..." .. so .. kitty made me smile * This is a cover of an Elvis son in Elvis' key .. so .. I think you hit it pretty much
I know how you feel, being a cat lover myself. You had 16 great years with your little buddy, that is a very full life for him, that you shared together, take care!
If not done already, IF YOU WANT SOMETHING DIFFERENT, SPECIAL, try an original written FOR HER, only.... "SONG FOR A". AND FOR energizing, try "ABOVE THE WATER", a Norwegian Euro Dance Trance track featuring Angelina, by TRXD. EDM.
May I suggest a musician like you mind find a piece of early church music sung with the most interesting voice I have heard. About half way through the judge remarks she sounds like a bird..... Batista Aquaviva on The Voice Fance. PSAUME DE DAVID
She has been learning from others. This is the Elvis version.
And yes she has a lovely clear hum.
and the same key as Elvis.....
I could listen to her hum at anytime anywhere and feel completely at peace.
she will one day rival the great Mahalia Jackson.. the queen of humming...
a sheer joy to see your reaction, your unhindered joy; yes this was the ultimate love song..
I think most religious songs are songs of love and can't imagine anyone being offended by this song coming across as a love song. Angelina, who is music personified, is also filled with love, and music is her way of sharing.
This is a love song to God .Angelina is a big Elvis fan.Elvis brought it out in 1966. Angelina has stayed with the same way Elvis sang it back then. It’s truly remarkable. Just listen to Elvis’s version from that year and it sends shivers down your spine. She’s definitely my female Elvis. I have my King 🤴 and my Queen 🫅. This makes me really happy. 💞💞Denise from Yorkshire England 🏴.👼👼👸🏻👸🏻🦶🦶👌👍
This is an old Swedish hymn, her father is from Sweden so I am sure she has heard it in the way it is done there. Elvis did a cover.
You couldn't have had any better luck looking for something special. YOU FOUND IT BROTHER.
She took us to church 💞😍😍🤩👍 wild bill
Other than Angelina, who else in the history of music would have the
versatility to take a song like Whitney's 'I Have Nothing' past the
stratosphere and then do something like this where she holds that
sustained low register longer than Elvis when he sang it?
Thanks, as usual, for a great reaction Ellis!
I think the playback speed was modified cause this one goes faster (Angelina did it slower)
Angelina is so magical ❤
True LOL. I was searching to see if someone realised this in the comments. Well done you really know Angelina's songs.
Thanks for sharing that history. It really added to your reaction.
This was great, getting the background and context about music in the churches. BTW, the guitarist here was Ivan Mendez, who accompanied Angelina in most of her ad hoc sessions during her 12th year when she was in L.A. It was a wonderful year for them both but, especially for us.
This has to be one of the most moving hymns ever written. Here's a snippet from the Wikipedia article that you might enjoy reading:
"'How Great Thou Art' is a Christian hymn based on an original Swedish hymn entitled 'O Store Gud' written in 1885 by Carl Boberg (1859-1940). The English version of the hymn and its title are a loose translation by the English missionary Stuart K. Hine from 1949. The hymn was popularised by George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows during Billy Graham's crusades.[1] It was voted the British public's favourite hymn by BBC's Songs of Praise.[2] "How Great Thou Art" was ranked second (after 'Amazing Grace') on a list of the favourite hymns of all time in a survey by Christianity Today magazine in 2001 and in a nationwide poll by Songs Of Praise in 2019.[3]"
As the article states, it was popularized in the US by the great basso-baritone George Beverly Shea who sang it at the Billie Graham Crusades in the 1950s & 60s. I remember it well, but you are too young to have heard it then. It has been covered by a number of artists, including a mellow version by Elvis and a powerful rendition by Carrie Underwood. You might want to check out a few versions, the Bev Shea one for sure. There are more verses than you heard here. You can find the lyrics and sheet music online, of course.
You mention Gregorian Chant. I'm not Catholic, & have pretty much given up on organized religion, but still find the chanting of monks to be quite beautiful & mesmerizing!
Always looking to learn something new. I played this at my dad's memorial service, not a dry eye in the place. Angelina can touch your emotions like no one can. Great reaction as always.
Thank you Ellis.❤❤❤
Nice reaction Ellis!!!
Regardless what any denomination says or thinks about music in the congregation gathering ,as many have gotten in wrong down through the ages; Here is what God says in scripture about music and instruments in church gatherings ..
Psalm 150
King James Bible ( majority manuscript textual evidence based scripture)
150 Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.
2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.
3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.
4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.
6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.
And also Psalm 33:3
Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
Much like I put a spell on you, I have nothing, I who have nothing and a hundred or more others, she sings in this key because she can, and it is her choice. Talk about an "awsome wonder."
`It is a love song.......to God.
I love that we get to watch her test her limits.
Great reaction. Thank you. AJ's is actually very subdued compared to most renditions. It's absolutely beautiful. If you'd like to hear it in the most extreme let loose version you could try Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill when How Great Thou Art blew the roof off the place. Thanks again for sharing your reaction with us.
Angelina is actually singing in the same key as Elvis in this performance.
This is a beautiful song of praise! 🍃
I'm impressed with your accurate wealth of knowledge. A real renaissance man. I was waiting for a miss quote like "To thine own self be true" I love when Shakespear is used, believing it's a religious quote. By the way "She is" you know.
Thanks for one more very interesting reaction. I understand that Angelina sang this in the same key as Elvis. Keep it up please. I enjoy them.
It's a love song (sort of) of course, so she made the right decision to sing it that way.
As you probably know, the guy's name is Elvis
How Great Thou Art is based on a Swedish traditional tune and a poem by Carl Boberg. Written in 1885, this hymn has become one of the most famous in the world. She sang it in the Elvis version at 12-13 years old. Pretty sure Ellis sped this up to 1.5 times the normal speed she posted here...just my opinion. It is much faster than the original.
Singing in the key of Elvis version and its so amazing that she can sing in that low register.... and then comes that high register... Bye 🤣🤣 A love song to the art of nature and creations in the world ❤️
Pretty sure Ellis sped this one up to 1.5 speed, definitely not the same tempo as the original....anybody else hear this??? Thanks Ellis.
Definitely a different speed
Yes this sounded very weird, never heard it speeded up before.
LOL those that really know AJ's songs. It's either a mistake or he thought that it's way too slow and sped it up.
Thanks for your history lesson. IMHO, Hymns should be sung as a Love song. ❤
👍 Good reaction. 🖖 ❤
It’s appropriate that you said Jordan sounds like she was singing a love song because that’s exactly what she was doing, singing about her love for God. I’m like you Ellis, not very religious, but some of my favorite music is Gospel, especially Elvis’s Take My Hand Precious Lord. You should check it out.
A couple of thoughts ...
* Yes .. this is a love song to God
* Love the 'lovely' fat kitty. My cat Tigger passed last evening. He's been my little buddy for 16 years and I keep catching myself looking for him .. and then going .. "oh ..." .. so .. kitty made me smile
* This is a cover of an Elvis son in Elvis' key .. so .. I think you hit it pretty much
Sorry about your buddy. I hope mine lives forever. Probably won’t, but I’ve got my fingers crossed.❤️❤️❤️
I know how you feel, being a cat lover myself. You had 16 great years with your little buddy, that is a very full life for him, that you shared together, take care!
She is channeling ELVIS, who sung it... same key.
Great reaction brother. I have read some of the rude comments on this channel and others. It's the same people. They should be called out by name!
She is singing a LOVE song..why would that be disrespectful?
Yes way ?
It is a religious hymnal....maybe a love song to God....
Why *
I don’t think he was saying that but telling a bit of history from churches hundreds of yrs ago.
Sung in the same key as Elvis.
Hurdy gurdy was before organ as a religious instrument.
Ellis, were you playing Angelina's video at a faster-than-normal speed? The vibrato sounds faster than when I have heard it previously.
Found another LOL. You noticed it too. He either did it on purpose or forgot the setting.
By the way, no Eastern Orthodox Christian Churches use instruments. It's all voice only.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 like my grandmother voice aged 93🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Be still my ♥️ 😇😇😇😇😇😇
If not done already, IF YOU WANT SOMETHING DIFFERENT, SPECIAL, try an original written FOR HER, only....
"SONG FOR A".
AND FOR energizing, try "ABOVE THE WATER", a Norwegian Euro Dance Trance track featuring Angelina, by TRXD. EDM.
Yeah, that guy in only Elvis LOL
May I suggest a musician like you mind find a piece of early church music sung with the most interesting voice I have heard. About half way through the judge remarks she sounds like a bird..... Batista Aquaviva on The Voice Fance. PSAUME DE DAVID
KITTY ! 👍
😀😀😀😀😀
Those in yhe same key as Elvos so I suspect that's who she is channeling.
this redenition is similar to elvis presley version just slower
This is definitely sped up Lamar. What's going on bro ?
It doesn't sound right. Did you speed it up ?
Shame you played it speed up like this, sounds weird.
Is it me or is this sped up ?
Speeded up..can’t listen..sorry bud..
How did you react to something that is fake? Fake tru.p voice and fake angelina photos. What is up?
not sure what you mean about fake.
Do NOT like that you sped it up.