The guitarist Ivan Mendez said later that he really struggled to keep his focus in this particular song. And the last two words of ''stay'' was the most beautiful sound done by a human he had ever heard in his life.
@@Lopezprieto He did a great interview all about recording with Angelina - hopefully you’ve all found it and listened!! So much good and interesting information in there! ( Ivan Mendez) In This song , The accompaniment may not have been the ultimate that it could be, but he was playing under very difficult circumstances! Besides the fact that he says he sometimes forgets he’s accompanying her and finds himself listening and marveling, her style is also that she doesn’t tell him which songs they’ll be recording ahead of time - he just comes, visits with the family for a while, and then they go into the recording studio. They have one or two takes only!! She likes it to be spontaneous, so he has no choice but to learn the song as fast as he can and then they are off and running! It’s especially amazing for Angelina to record so beautifully like that, but it’s also amazing that he can learn quickly and adapt as they go, and that’s the take that’s used! All in all, it has to be said that these recordings with Ivan are jewels!!
A lot of the time Angelina closes her eyes when she sings. As she said “When I sing I go to another world. The world is endless. It's like, full of happiness. I love it. It's amazing. And when I am on stage, I don't want to go [leave the stage]. [laughing]. I just want to be on stage"
6:32 You ask why we keep watching reactions to Angelina- Its because even after years of following her we still can not believe how amazing she is.. I watch reactions to see other people be just as gobsmacked as I am everytime I hear a new song from her.
Ivan said that he would just go over (I think he was a grad student doing a side gig) and hang with the family most of the day and then she would sometimes teach him the song right before they recorded it. He is sometimes criticized for mistakes, but I always liked him.
Sebs, this is not only live, but according to the guitarist, Ivan Mendez, all these home recordings at her house are unplanned, done in 1 or 2 takes. She picks a song she wants to sing on the spur of the moment, so he spends 15 minutes trying to learn the song while AJ gets the lyrics on her phone & Grandma Mery gets the videocam ready. She says "just follow me" & begins to sing with both winging it as they go. Ivan really does an amazing job under those circumstances. He said the hardest thing about playing for her is maintaining his concentration because he is hearing it for the 1st time, just like you & he is blown away. Her guitarist in Norway when she was younger (8-12), Egil Clausen, said he did the same thing. After visiting with her family & having a nice meal, they would go to what she calls her "Music Corner" and knock out a masterpiece in 1 take, 2 if the guitarist messed up because she never did. I prefer this over Rihanna's original & how much money do you think her record label spent on her version?
I’ve said it many times on RUclips. Angelina caresses your soul with her voice. If you are happy If you are sad If you are depressed If you hit the lotto All aspects of your life are affected when you hear this baby’s voice. She is my proof god exists Period! The goosebumps The tears The smiles are all symptoms of her caressing the soul.
Ivan said in an interview that he would sometimes forget to play in the middle of the song because he would get he get mesmerized by the beauty of her voice.
It's incredible how a young 12-year old girl could interpret this song and give it an emotional take that it deserves. It was my number one Angelina's performance for a very long time. This is the song that leads me to believe Angelina has the best vibrato in this business. none equal.
The second you see her, you KNOW she's about to KILL THIS!! And this is like the Whitney tribute, right? This is "A Rihanna" song!! It's like covering Amy Whinehouse Back to Black. It's a major flex to cover this. I thing she owns it!! Have you ever heard a better version?? There's just a quality in her that no one can come close to.
So many comments I'll just add a little. I have heard this 100s of times and I am still in awe every time. It is not a question of who is better, Angelina just emits more emotion than anyone else. If you watch closely, she feels the music with her entire body. She is so good that I believe she will rewrite Music History and become a Music Legend.. Nobody can emit the emotion and soul of a song like Angelina. I think she reads the lyrics first before listening to the song. In this way she can understand the feeling and emotion the artist wants to convey. Then she arranges it to be able to dramatically convey the feeling and emotion to us. She takes iconic songs and makes them Angelina songs. Her vocals, tones and smokiness do the rest. She is already The Greatest of All Time! Just amazing!!
I’ve run out of words and adjectives to describe to express my feelings about her all I can say is she’s fantastic one of the best young singers I’ve ever heard in my life it’s nice to be alive to hear that
Thank you for another reaction to Angelina. The Barefoot Angel is an unmatchable musical talent who surprises us every time with any iconic song by any legend of the music world. She is known as “The National Treasure of Norway”, and now she has become “The International Treasurer of the World.”
Said that he gets lost with her words and singing he said I can’t concentrate on that hear her every day and she I’m surprised everything that I’ve been said that I didn’t forget what I’m playing sometime. I’m watching her it’s like a concert every
Ivan Mendez said I think it’s lost when he’s playing with her cause he listen to her. He forgets somewhere where he’s at. He says I make a lot of mistakes but no one knows but I’ll get a concert every day it’s amazing I don’t know what you’re gonna come up she’ll come over and say let’s go get something to eat around for about half a day. You know this song not really let’s just do it, here we go that’s why we do it we don’t really plan
Yes, Angelina raw and in the moment. This was an early recording from LA, Angelina reading the lyrics from the ipad on her left, stumbling slightly with unfamiliar phrases. Ivan, struggling to hold it together, overwhelmed by Angelina's voice, especially at the end. Angelina has a way of drawing us in making us feel the song, true artistry...
Thanks again, Sebs, for a beautiful reaction to our Barefoot Princess, the vocal Diamond, the girl with a 1001 voices. She who can turn rain and fog into the sunniest day. The angst repeller. The only drug you'll ever need. Thanks for making sure that even more people get to see and hear her. The world needs her more than ever. Love and respect from Norway♥♥♥♥♥
Angelina quit playing around years ago, so many in the industry are lucky so far that her family has held her back. But soon many will need to up their game. Thumbs up Sebs, thanks again sir.
Hey Sebs...Great to see your reaction to what I think is my favorite overall performance from Angelina with Ivan. Fantastic from start to finish, and a first take recording! Beautiful is the word. Soaring , emotional, heavenly...I can't get enough of this one. Have a great day Sebs!
first here - this is arguably one of her best early Covers - a random Performance with a friend filmed by Handy - in my book a lot more feeling than the polished Rihanna Original from Studio - just jawdropping
I’ve Mendez is the guitarist He was under ConTrac to play for her when she was in Los Angeles Also a child prodigy is from Mexico living and working in LA
In an interview, the guitarist, Ivan Mendez said that most of these songs that he did with Angelina were impromptu, with almost no preparation or rehearsal and just one or two takes. Some of the songs he didn't even know, and learned just minutes before the performance. He also sometimes got a bit distracted just listening to her sing. His facial expressions are eloquent testimony to the otherworldly beauty of her voice and her singing: he looks like he is having an out-of-body experience and is transported to another plane of existence. So forgive him for the odd lapse😊.
Ivan Mendez Watch as Ivan Mendez, Angelina's LA guitarist reacts to her voice, he is blown away by her storytelling vocals, and was working with her very often. This is a classic example of the fact that no matter how many times one has experienced AJ performances she has the ability to hypnotize you with those storytelling vocals.
Good choice, Sebs. Angelina is just breathtaking (as you felt for yourself!) and mesmerizing on this cover. Don't know how she does it, but this one always hits me with continuous major feels no matter how often I listen. Extraordinary cover. Thanks for the reaction, Sebs.
For years this has been my number one cover,not only by Angelina,but by anybody and in comments where people has said that a cover must be the most beautiful cover,I have always said,just listen to Angelina's cover of Stay,and I think you will think different, because nearly always but especially in this song she hit you not only in your ears,you feel it with your whole body,and your soul like nobody has ever done with a song,at least to me .The last years she has come out with many amazing songs,both covers and originals,but for me at least this song Stay by her is still number one.
@@frankjohansen9364 I always hesitate to claim any of her covers or originals is my absolute favorite because she's so consistently, compellingly outstanding, but I certainly know what you mean, Frank. I have mentioned in other comments that this is one cover I sort of hope she never touches again. Intellectually, I know that she has done several versions of certain songs over the years and her subsequent performances often turn out better because her voice has matured and her skills have improved. But there's just something ineffable, ethereal, elusive and emotional going on in this one that's kind like lightening in a bottle for me. Cheers. 😇
Love her She is my number one top singer my top 10 First time I saw her saying not very much just 14 months old then at one and a half she was singing jazz is sick she was going to the recording studio for the first time recording a song Italian song means one of many song it in English by Ben E king a song king and a Tom Jones
No, it’s not crazy at all. Angelina, with Ivan’s guitar, a mic, and no production whatsoever, gives us-at 12 years old-the best version of that song we’ve ever heard. It’s time for you to stop wondering why you find her versions better than the originals. It’s because Angelina is the best singer we’ve ever heard-and she can do that across multiple genres. You said you shouldn’t try to listen when you’re going through some things in your life. No-that’s exactly when to listen to Angelina. She can calm and inspire us at the same time. No analysis needed-just let her voice flow over you.
Cannot remember the guitarists name right now, but I heard him in an interview saying that her singing blew him away during the song so much that there was a little part where he messed up on. Angelina and her mom agree they don’t want to clean that sort of stuff up they want to keep it real.
You ain't crazy my friend. She could sing the phone book and make us cry...Yes this is by far much, much better than the original. Listening to the rendition of Rihanna to me it's one more song nothing more . But here this song enter a new dimension.
I don't think it's important to state that someone sings a song better . It's not a sports contest. But of course one can prefer a version. I don't think Rihanna or Adele fans for instance will prefer Angelina's covers of their songs over hers. But that's ok. In my case I acknowledge that Rihanna has a good singing voice and she knows how to use 'her image'. But somehow, following the journey of Angelina, discovering her unique artistry and getting hooked on her more than special voice, she sounds more interesting than any female singer. And what she did with Stay at such a young age is simply beautiful and out of this world.
Yes one can say that one version is better than an other one . But only when you compare a genius to a standardise singer. Taste comes after . Still one can prefer Rihanna ! In one hand you have a product shape to please a maximum of consumers and in the other hand a true creation a true authentic genius. Yes one is better than the other .I love to do paintings but sorry for me Rembrandt is much, much better than me .And yet, taste some times goes my way! (rarely don't worry 😂😂😂😂 )
Sebs, this particular video is one a lot of people first discovered Angelina. For those of us who have gotten to know her, we are startled when we listen to her sing this version of 'Stay'. For those who discovered her for the first time they were more than startled. They were in absolute shock. Without being able to think straight they were still able to understand they just listened to greatness. Greatness blanketed with tones of soulfulness that brought tears to their eyes. They asked themselves, "What just happened? What? Who is she? What?", and so forth. Sebs, many of us older folks who have been around the block a few times all agree we have never heard anyone sing like Angelina, past or present, in our lifetimes. Incredible statement? Of course, but when we combine what she sounds like AND we understand who she is as a wonderful human being and with a loving soul we know what we are hearing when she sings is words and sounds of love which touch our hearts. Pardon the expression but is she a "flash in the pan"? To the contrary, once she touches someone's heart she is there to stay and will never leave that person. Sebs, there will be a day not too far down the road when everyone in the world will know who Angelina Jordan is. EVERYONE.
Well to me and I have listen to a number of really good artists in my 70 years and I have never been moved like this girl moves me her voice is and has never been listen to before:)
The Guitarist, Ivan Mendez, said in an interview that playing alongside Angelina was a once-in-a-lifetime experience he would never forget. Working with her, it was hard for him to concentrate on his part listening to her sing, and he would lose himself in her voice. What a lucky Guy!
The way she uses her graceful hands to feel and help interpret the song has always intrigued me. It's beautiful and fascinating to watch. It's as if her hands have a "sign language" all their own! The first time I ever caught notice of them, and the way they were synced to her voice and the music, was when she did "Feeling Good" at age 10 during the indoor live TV stage performance. It was almost like she was casting a spell on the audience and me (which she did in my case)! It's fascinating, too, that when you look at the root etymological meaning of her full name, Angelina Jordan Astar, it literally means "an angel [Angelina} descending [Jordan, as in the "Jordan" River descending from Mt. Hermon to the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea] from the stars [Astar]." To which I say, yes, indeed!
Angelina Jordan I’ve got tears and I got goosebumps on my shivers wow what a voice please just become international star go Shane Boy long time to come⭐️
You don't need to critique .. just react. You're a great reactor. By the way .. it doesn't matter what you think about the guitar .. ALL is called by Angelina. She says what Ivan does. If you haven't seen the interview with Ivan it is worth seeing .. he talks about what it was like when he was her guitarist and he spoke about the family and the immediateness of playing once they decided on a song. Amazing. But do remember that no matter what, Angelina knows what she wants and that's what happens. I happen to love the guitar on this .. but we are all different. I really liked everything else you had to say .. thanks .. and thanks for acknowledging the effect she has on you. She knows how to plug in to your emotion, your heart, your soul even ... she's a gift indeed. What I love in a reactor is the reaction .. how is she affecting you .. how do you FEEL when you hear her sing .. and yes .. you can always, if you like, compare to original artists but you don't have to. Even if you just sat there and we could see your feelings, your emotions, your reaction .. that would be fine. You did do that so .. great reaction Sebs!
It’s not just a real performance, it’s practice, and once you watch more of her you will realize that when she does live performances she is off the charts, amazing even the musicians she plays with.
Check out Angelina's version of "Suspicious Minds." The video is great too. Angelina always shows respect to the original artists. The nod to Elvis with the leather suit and boots and her nod to Priscilla with the beehive is really cool as well. Some people think Amy Winehouse. Which I believe Angelina has worn a behave as a nod to Amy as well. But in this video, I believe it's all Elvis and Priscilla. Way to go, Angelina.
My top 5 of all time, Gladys Knight, Diana Ross , Adele, Beyonce and Angelina Jordan , in reverse order! Not bad company to keep! Another great reaction.
Thanks to react to our princess! Other amazing cover is Born to Die at the age of 12. Regards from a Chilean who lives in Norway, the land to Angelina! 🇳🇴
Yeah, this is one of those songs that Angelina does that just sounds SO much better to me than the original. Maybe it's because she does an acoustic version, or more than likely it's just because she's Angelina. Great reaction as always Sebs, and I'm looking forward to many more by Angelina.
We're all crazy. She's almost a religion at this point. And good. There is no such thing as too many reasons to do better for something or someone. Poor Ivan on the guitar, surprised he even played through that, the amount of drugs you'd need to travel that far.
Yeah I didn't really mean that joke, at least not without way more context, and I didn't mean anything by almost anyway. It's even her money obviously. But I add those disclaimers only now as not to muddle the joke. I mean no offence to anyone other than mega churches and millionaire preachers, swindling their followers, and it was only the funniest thing to come quickly to mind. The church right next to me does what it can, more than me.
This girl spins golden spirits into vocals that penetrate one's soul, thus giving hope once again that we'll eventually overcome the monsters in charge😊
No argument from me, Sebs. There's a magic in Angelina's voice that comes from her soul. I'm gonna put a link on the suggestion site to an interview with, I believe, 10-yr-old Angelina and the richness and depth of the inner life she reveals puts me to shame. The good news is that you're in no danger of running out of Angelina songs to react to. :) It wsa a pleasure to kick it with ya!
No words. No words. Stunning.
Plus she's reading it off to her left❤
Today is the first time I’ve heard her. I feel robbed!! Why isn’t she more famous? She’s amazing!!!
The guitarist Ivan Mendez said later that he really struggled to keep his focus in this particular song. And the last two words of ''stay'' was the most beautiful sound done by a human he had ever heard in his life.
I think we'll forever like Ivan for these collabs, he has the same humble soul like Angelina.
I love this song done by her.
@@Lopezprieto He did a great interview all about recording with Angelina - hopefully you’ve all found it and listened!! So much good and interesting information in there! ( Ivan Mendez) In This song , The accompaniment may not have been the ultimate that it could be, but he was playing under very difficult circumstances! Besides the fact that he says he sometimes forgets he’s accompanying her and finds himself listening and marveling, her style is also that she doesn’t tell him which songs they’ll be recording ahead of time - he just comes, visits with the family for a while, and then they go into the recording studio. They have one or two takes only!! She likes it to be spontaneous, so he has no choice but to learn the song as fast as he can and then they are off and running! It’s especially amazing for Angelina to record so beautifully like that, but it’s also amazing that he can learn quickly and adapt as they go, and that’s the take that’s used! All in all, it has to be said that these recordings with Ivan are jewels!!
Listen with your eyes closed because I am blind and she lifts my spirits to the highest extent of my emotions 🦋🦋
A lot of the time Angelina closes her eyes when she sings. As she said “When I sing I go to another world. The world is endless. It's like, full of happiness. I love it. It's amazing. And when I am on stage, I don't want to go [leave the stage]. [laughing]. I just want to be on stage"
Beautiful simply beautiful love it
what a performance of her.. again
She's the best.
Unique , transformative , ideal harmony , that you maybe forever angelic
6:32 You ask why we keep watching reactions to Angelina- Its because even after years of following her we still can not believe how amazing she is.. I watch reactions to see other people be just as gobsmacked as I am everytime I hear a new song from her.
Im crazy about her as well. I enjoy watching your reactions to her. 🌿💛🌿
Ivan said that he would just go over (I think he was a grad student doing a side gig) and hang with the family most of the day and then she would sometimes teach him the song right before they recorded it. He is sometimes criticized for mistakes, but I always liked him.
Stunning! She’s a super star❤️
"She's in my top five singers of all time. I'm not crazy for saying that, right?" Yes, you are. She should be in your top one singers of all time!
😂
Sebs, this is not only live, but according to the guitarist, Ivan Mendez, all these home recordings at her house are unplanned, done in 1 or 2 takes. She picks a song she wants to sing on the spur of the moment, so he spends 15 minutes trying to learn the song while AJ gets the lyrics on her phone & Grandma Mery gets the videocam ready. She says "just follow me" & begins to sing with both winging it as they go. Ivan really does an amazing job under those circumstances. He said the hardest thing about playing for her is maintaining his concentration because he is hearing it for the 1st time, just like you & he is blown away. Her guitarist in Norway when she was younger (8-12), Egil Clausen, said he did the same thing. After visiting with her family & having a nice meal, they would go to what she calls her "Music Corner" and knock out a masterpiece in 1 take, 2 if the guitarist messed up because she never did. I prefer this over Rihanna's original & how much money do you think her record label spent on her version?
Well written, Keith. I have relayed this back story several times, but not as compact and precise as your paragraph.
No you're not crazy she is that good
I’ve said it many times on RUclips. Angelina caresses your soul with her voice.
If you are happy
If you are sad
If you are depressed
If you hit the lotto
All aspects of your life are affected when you hear this baby’s voice. She is my proof god exists
Period!
The goosebumps
The tears
The smiles are all symptoms of her caressing the soul.
Ivan said in an interview that he would sometimes forget to play in the middle of the song because he would get he get mesmerized by the beauty of her voice.
song get my eyes floody everytime
Love her
It's incredible how a young 12-year old girl could interpret this song and give it an emotional take that it deserves. It was my number one Angelina's performance for a very long time. This is the song that leads me to believe Angelina has the best vibrato in this business. none equal.
The second you see her, you KNOW she's about to KILL THIS!! And this is like the Whitney tribute, right? This is "A Rihanna" song!! It's like covering Amy Whinehouse Back to Black. It's a major flex to cover this. I thing she owns it!! Have you ever heard a better version?? There's just a quality in her that no one can come close to.
So beautiful it hurts !!!
Plus, she was reading the lyrics while singing.
Saw how your breath hitched, that is a pure soul singing🦋
So many comments I'll just add a little.
I have heard this 100s of times and I am still in awe every time.
It is not a question of who is better, Angelina just emits more emotion than anyone else.
If you watch closely, she feels the music with her entire body.
She is so good that I believe she will rewrite Music History and become a Music Legend..
Nobody can emit the emotion and soul of a song like Angelina.
I think she reads the lyrics first before listening to the song.
In this way she can understand the feeling and emotion the artist wants to convey.
Then she arranges it to be able to dramatically convey the feeling and emotion to us.
She takes iconic songs and makes them Angelina songs.
Her vocals, tones and smokiness do the rest. She is already The Greatest of All Time! Just amazing!!
I’ve run out of words and adjectives to describe to express my feelings about her all I can say is she’s fantastic one of the best young singers I’ve ever heard in my life it’s nice to be alive to hear that
@@williamarmstrong9008 Agree 100%
She has a soul that is far beyond her years. It truly sounds as if she’s been through a storm and just barely made it through. Its beautiful to hear
Thank you for another reaction to Angelina.
The Barefoot Angel is an unmatchable musical talent who surprises us every time with any iconic song by any legend of the music world.
She is known as “The National Treasure of Norway”, and now she has become “The International Treasurer of the World.”
I truly feel Angelina is the absolute best vocalist on any stage today. She can sing so many genre with heart wrenching ease..
MY ALLTIME FAVORITE COVER SHE DOES. EVERYTHING SHE DOES WITH IVAN IS MAGIC......
Said that he gets lost with her words and singing he said I can’t concentrate on that hear her every day and she I’m surprised everything that I’ve been said that I didn’t forget what I’m playing sometime. I’m watching her it’s like a concert every
Ivan Mendez said I think it’s lost when he’s playing with her cause he listen to her. He forgets somewhere where he’s at. He says I make a lot of mistakes but no one knows but I’ll get a concert every day it’s amazing I don’t know what you’re gonna come up she’ll come over and say let’s go get something to eat around for about half a day. You know this song not really let’s just do it, here we go that’s why we do it we don’t really plan
Yes, Angelina raw and in the moment. This was an early recording from LA, Angelina reading the lyrics from the ipad on her left, stumbling slightly with unfamiliar phrases. Ivan, struggling to hold it together, overwhelmed by Angelina's voice, especially at the end. Angelina has a way of drawing us in making us feel the song, true artistry...
It's frightening how good angelina is 😇😇😇😇😇
Thanks again, Sebs, for a beautiful reaction to our Barefoot Princess, the vocal Diamond, the girl with a 1001 voices. She who can turn rain and fog into the sunniest day. The angst repeller. The only drug you'll ever need. Thanks for making sure that even more people get to see and hear her. The world needs her more than ever.
Love and respect from Norway♥♥♥♥♥
I agree wholeheartedly.There are not enough words to describe the talent that Angelina possesses!
Whenever Ivan plays for her you can see the joy and awe in his facial expressions. He seriously enjoys accompanying her.
Angelina quit playing around years ago, so many in the industry are lucky so far that her family has held her back. But soon many will need to up their game. Thumbs up Sebs, thanks again sir.
According to the guitarist those recordings were done spontaneously, he learned the songs on the spot.
Hey Sebs...Great to see your reaction to what I think is my favorite overall performance from Angelina with Ivan. Fantastic from start to finish, and a first take recording! Beautiful is the word. Soaring , emotional, heavenly...I can't get enough of this one. Have a great day Sebs!
Pay attention to her hands as they conduct her through the song, just beautiful!
Clever. Hadn’t thought of it that way but it is a very good description.
Wow, you can hear Amy Winehouse in her voice, Beautiful
first here - this is arguably one of her best early Covers - a random Performance with a friend filmed by Handy - in my book a lot more feeling than the polished Rihanna Original from Studio - just jawdropping
I’ve Mendez is the guitarist He was under ConTrac to play for her when she was in Los Angeles
Also a child prodigy is from Mexico living and working in LA
And she's reading it as she sings
You’re right. As her mother tongue is Norwegian, she’s probably only been taught English at school for a short period. From youre around 8-9 yrs old
Born to sing❤
In an interview, the guitarist, Ivan Mendez said that most of these songs that he did with Angelina were impromptu, with almost no preparation or rehearsal and just one or two takes. Some of the songs he didn't even know, and learned just minutes before the performance. He also sometimes got a bit distracted just listening to her sing. His facial expressions are eloquent testimony to the otherworldly beauty of her voice and her singing: he looks like he is having an out-of-body experience and is transported to another plane of existence. So forgive him for the odd lapse😊.
Ivan Mendez
Watch as Ivan Mendez, Angelina's LA guitarist reacts to her voice, he is blown away by her storytelling vocals, and was working with her very often. This is a classic example of the fact that no matter how many times one has experienced AJ performances she has the ability to hypnotize you with those storytelling vocals.
Good choice, Sebs. Angelina is just breathtaking (as you felt for yourself!) and mesmerizing on this cover. Don't know how she does it, but this one always hits me with continuous major feels no matter how often I listen. Extraordinary cover. Thanks for the reaction, Sebs.
For years this has been my number one cover,not only by Angelina,but by anybody and in comments where people has said that a cover must be the most beautiful cover,I have always said,just listen to Angelina's cover of Stay,and I think you will think different, because nearly always but especially in this song she hit you not only in your ears,you feel it with your whole body,and your soul like nobody has ever done with a song,at least to me .The last years she has come out with many amazing songs,both covers and originals,but for me at least this song Stay by her is still number one.
@@frankjohansen9364 I always hesitate to claim any of her covers or originals is my absolute favorite because she's so consistently, compellingly outstanding, but I certainly know what you mean, Frank. I have mentioned in other comments that this is one cover I sort of hope she never touches again. Intellectually, I know that she has done several versions of certain songs over the years and her subsequent performances often turn out better because her voice has matured and her skills have improved. But there's just something ineffable, ethereal, elusive and emotional going on in this one that's kind like lightening in a bottle for me. Cheers. 😇
You are right, this is greatness! You are not crazy.
For me: better than original. ❤❤❤
Love her She is my number one top singer my top 10 First time I saw her saying not very much just 14 months old then at one and a half she was singing jazz is sick she was going to the recording studio for the first time recording a song Italian song means one of many song it in English by Ben E king a song king and a Tom Jones
Angelina took me on a trip!
No, it’s not crazy at all. Angelina, with Ivan’s guitar, a mic, and no production whatsoever, gives us-at 12 years old-the best version of that song we’ve ever heard. It’s time for you to stop wondering why you find her versions better than the originals. It’s because Angelina is the best singer we’ve ever heard-and she can do that across multiple genres. You said you shouldn’t try to listen when you’re going through some things in your life. No-that’s exactly when to listen to Angelina. She can calm and inspire us at the same time. No analysis needed-just let her voice flow over you.
She's my favorite singer of all time, so you're not wrong.
Her"Hum" is better than any of us could ever sing!!!±
This is one of my favorite singing performances ever by anyone.
Cannot remember the guitarists name right now, but I heard him in an interview saying that her singing blew him away during the song so much that there was a little part where he messed up on. Angelina and her mom agree they don’t want to clean that sort of stuff up they want to keep it real.
You ain't crazy my friend. She could sing the phone book and make us cry...Yes this is by far much, much better than the original. Listening to the rendition of Rihanna to me it's one more song nothing more . But here this song enter a new dimension.
If you're crazy, then I'm crazy too
Magic combination of Angelina and Ivan's guitar. One of my favorites from her.
Her voice is incredible
There is a vonerabbality in her voice, very special.
I don't think it's important to state that someone sings a song better . It's not a sports contest. But of course one can prefer a version. I don't think Rihanna or Adele fans for instance will prefer Angelina's covers of their songs over hers. But that's ok. In my case I acknowledge that Rihanna has a good singing voice and she knows how to use 'her image'. But somehow, following the journey of Angelina, discovering her unique artistry and getting hooked on her more than special voice, she sounds more interesting than any female singer. And what she did with Stay at such a young age is simply beautiful and out of this world.
Yes one can say that one version is better than an other one . But only when you compare a genius to a standardise singer. Taste comes after . Still one can prefer Rihanna ! In one hand you have a product shape to please a maximum of consumers and in the other hand a true creation a true authentic genius. Yes one is better than the other .I love to do paintings but sorry for me Rembrandt is much, much better than me .And yet, taste some times goes my way! (rarely don't worry 😂😂😂😂 )
She did in one take!
Sebs, this particular video is one a lot of people first discovered Angelina. For those of us who have gotten to know her, we are startled when we listen to her sing this version of 'Stay'. For those who discovered her for the first time they were more than startled. They were in absolute shock. Without being able to think straight they were still able to understand they just listened to greatness. Greatness blanketed with tones of soulfulness that brought tears to their eyes. They asked themselves, "What just happened? What? Who is she? What?", and so forth.
Sebs, many of us older folks who have been around the block a few times all agree we have never heard anyone sing like Angelina, past or present, in our lifetimes. Incredible statement? Of course, but when we combine what she sounds like AND we understand who she is as a wonderful human being and with a loving soul we know what we are hearing when she sings is words and sounds of love which touch our hearts. Pardon the expression but is she a "flash in the pan"? To the contrary, once she touches someone's heart she is there to stay and will never leave that person.
Sebs, there will be a day not too far down the road when everyone in the world will know who Angelina Jordan is. EVERYONE.
Simplesmente maravilhosa...
I've been waiting for your reaction to this one...
Well to me and I have listen to a number of really good artists in my 70 years and I have never been moved like this girl moves me her voice is and has never been listen to before:)
The Guitarist, Ivan Mendez, said in an interview that playing alongside Angelina was a once-in-a-lifetime experience he would never forget. Working with her, it was hard for him to concentrate on his part listening to her sing, and he would lose himself in her voice. What a lucky Guy!
IMO one of Angelina's best. So much emotion.
Her hands!
The way she uses her graceful hands to feel and help interpret the song has always intrigued me. It's beautiful and fascinating to watch. It's as if her hands have a "sign language" all their own! The first time I ever caught notice of them, and the way they were synced to her voice and the music, was when she did "Feeling Good" at age 10 during the indoor live TV stage performance. It was almost like she was casting a spell on the audience and me (which she did in my case)! It's fascinating, too, that when you look at the root etymological meaning of her full name, Angelina Jordan Astar, it literally means "an angel [Angelina} descending [Jordan, as in the "Jordan" River descending from Mt. Hermon to the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea] from the stars [Astar]." To which I say, yes, indeed!
Welkome! Later… she is the best now! Chech her Norways got talent!
Angelina Jordan I’ve got tears and I got goosebumps on my shivers wow what a voice please just become international star go Shane Boy long time to come⭐️
Perfection!!
Ella es increíble!!! 😍😍
Fantastic!
You don't need to critique .. just react. You're a great reactor. By the way .. it doesn't matter what you think about the guitar .. ALL is called by Angelina. She says what Ivan does. If you haven't seen the interview with Ivan it is worth seeing .. he talks about what it was like when he was her guitarist and he spoke about the family and the immediateness of playing once they decided on a song. Amazing. But do remember that no matter what, Angelina knows what she wants and that's what happens. I happen to love the guitar on this .. but we are all different. I really liked everything else you had to say .. thanks .. and thanks for acknowledging the effect she has on you. She knows how to plug in to your emotion, your heart, your soul even ... she's a gift indeed.
What I love in a reactor is the reaction .. how is she affecting you .. how do you FEEL when you hear her sing .. and yes .. you can always, if you like, compare to original artists but you don't have to. Even if you just sat there and we could see your feelings, your emotions, your reaction .. that would be fine. You did do that so .. great reaction Sebs!
Every word she sings...she lets it simmer...she takes her time with each word...emoting.
Singer of all time. OK regardless of age I watch her since she is 14 months old and she’s not gonna stop he’s 16 1/2 mill
More emotional, smoky and soulful than Rihanna's. Great reaction Sebs. Change in your life can be a good thing.
There is a video of him interviewed about her
It’s not just a real performance, it’s practice, and once you watch more of her you will realize that when she does live performances she is off the charts, amazing even the musicians she plays with.
Check out Angelina's version of "Suspicious Minds." The video is great too. Angelina always shows respect to the original artists. The nod to Elvis with the leather suit and boots and her nod to Priscilla with the beehive is really cool as well. Some people think Amy Winehouse. Which I believe Angelina has worn a behave as a nod to Amy as well. But in this video, I believe it's all Elvis and Priscilla. Way to go, Angelina.
My top 5 of all time, Gladys Knight, Diana Ross , Adele, Beyonce and Angelina Jordan , in reverse order! Not bad company to keep! Another great reaction.
I would love to hear Angelina and Ren sing ❤ together
Un sogno bellissimo,la sua voce ci porta in Paradiso,Angelina la bellezza sul trono.Regina della musica.
Sebs, please react to Angelina's newest "Diamond " on her album "Old Enough". I love it!
I have watched other singers perform "stay" and none can match Angelina.
Whew! This one of hers gives me chills. She is at her best with just that guitar. No orchestra required or even needed.
This is the most beautiful rendition of this song ever and one of her very best..🤗
Thanks to react to our princess! Other amazing cover is Born to Die at the age of 12. Regards from a Chilean who lives in Norway, the land to Angelina! 🇳🇴
Magical voice . thank you .
Yeah, this is one of those songs that Angelina does that just sounds SO much better to me than the original. Maybe it's because she does an acoustic version, or more than likely it's just because she's Angelina. Great reaction as always Sebs, and I'm looking forward to many more by Angelina.
We're all crazy. She's almost a religion at this point. And good. There is no such thing as too many reasons to do better for something or someone. Poor Ivan on the guitar, surprised he even played through that, the amount of drugs you'd need to travel that far.
Ryan, we *are* all crazy, but what do you mean "almost" a religion? 🤣😂😉😇
@@Owen_S. I'm just saying if she built a church with our money, she would bother to feed the homeless.
@@ryanjacob3338 Her heart definitely seems to be in the right place, for sure.
Yeah I didn't really mean that joke, at least not without way more context, and I didn't mean anything by almost anyway. It's even her money obviously. But I add those disclaimers only now as not to muddle the joke. I mean no offence to anyone other than mega churches and millionaire preachers, swindling their followers, and it was only the funniest thing to come quickly to mind. The church right next to me does what it can, more than me.
She’s just that amazing ❤
the guitarist Ivan Mendez is awesome
This girl spins golden spirits into vocals that penetrate one's soul, thus giving hope once again that we'll eventually overcome the monsters in charge😊
Need to remember Sebs that she is actually reading the lyrics as she performs this song.....another level for sure. Cheers and stay well.
Angelina's got that deep rich vocals ...this prodigy is taking us on a great journey....the girl with 1000 voices
No argument from me, Sebs. There's a magic in Angelina's voice that comes from her soul. I'm gonna put a link on the suggestion site to an interview with, I believe, 10-yr-old Angelina and the richness and depth of the inner life she reveals puts me to shame. The good news is that you're in no danger of running out of Angelina songs to react to. :) It wsa a pleasure to kick it with ya!
Sure, you're crazy, and I'm crazy too about Angelina. To quote the judge from NGT, "You sing so astonishingly beautifully".
She is truly one in a million. This performance convinced me she was an actual gift to us. The feeling she conveys is impossible to put into words.
tmtjr One in a million would mean there are 8000 more like her. Do you really think so?
@@103mrg There are about 8 billion people alive today. About 8 billion people have lived before. So, Angelina is "one in a 16 billion!"