Thank you for doing this one in English, and thank you for explaining the full meaning behind this song. Before I put this video together and added the lyrics, I didn't even really know some of the words she was singing. While working on this video, I spent many hours listening to this, and it became really apparent how hard this song must be to sing. I could tell it is very difficult to sing because it is one of the only times I have ever seen Angelina look like she is being challenged with a song. It seems quite an accomplishment to be able to hit all that phrasing just right and on rhythm. BTW: the album says it was recorded Nov 2017, so Angelina was likely 11 here in the studio.
Thx Rusty. I was a little anxious, since I knew the french version by Aznavour, that it was very tough to sing, to tranmit this atmosphere of the 40's in France after WWII in a very poor Paris, but recovering and aspiring to happiness, full of hope of success and fame. The english version is not so good for the lyrics, because I think it is impossible to keep the same rythm as english is much shorter. That's why I thinkk Angelina did really great.
Angelina is the barefooted Queen of Soul with a Thousand Voices! She weaves musical tapestries in all colors of the rainbow with her beguiling voice! Her musical artistry is second to none and it not something that can be taught. Soul + Music in perfect harmony!
Thank you very much for reacting, and also in English. So much easier for me to understand what you mean, and also "reading between the lines" of what you are saying. This song is one of the worlds greatest classics, because it for me catches the spirit in a special time in the history.
I loved this! Thank you SO much for speaking in a foreign language for you. Very appreciated! Here she is 11 years old, - almost 12. I am so in awe...Filmed during rehearsal/recording but the sound is from the album. Much love from Norway
Salute, I believe good music is a powerful instrument to bring people closer. I started listening to Aznavour in my uncle's house when was a teenager in Iran. I love many of his French songs particularly this one and a few duet with Sinatra. Angelina's performance as usual is a good one but as you said is only rehearsal. I can see she can develop on this song for hopefully big future concerts for music lovers...tanx
Thanks for reviewing this performance Emmanuel, I've been hoping you would. You have made me sad that I can't speak French and fully appreciate the original. I do love Angelina's performance though. Thank you Rusty for creating the beautiful Parisian backgrounds to the video.
very few singers could match Charles or Edith with the emotion they put into their songs . hard to match charles because he wrote it but Angelia does a wonderful job . and your english is good . better than some americans in fact .
Thank you for your good reaction. Your English is fine / keep on. I think she did a great job on this rehearsal. And remember she is 12. I think mr. Aznavour was a bit older......
Thx Jette. I know about her age, but I took the decision never to mention it. Just like Killian MBappé hates people speak about his. Angelina'a talent is exceptional, no matter her age. But in 1965, Aznavour was 41, but his voice and style nealy never changed. He had about the same punch at 93. He was just incredible. At he beginning of his carreer, he thought his voice was not good and he wrote songs for others.
Your English is fine, and I like your critiques, and also your glasses. I really like that particular type of tortoise shell. I remember Charles Aznavour and Edith Piaf from when I was a kid. Both were on American television musical variety programs more than once, as I remember. Also as I remember, Edith's voice had a sound that was very distinctive and different from anything I had ever heard at that time. I love all things Angelina, but this type of song does not really bring out her brilliance. However, I do like that she was not afraid to give it a go. All the best to you and the people of France.
She is about 12 years old here, which makes this amazing, such ability, what a gift. And she has not even matured yet. She is quite stunning. Your English is quite adequate👍
Thank you for your historical background of the song. I love this! I love how Angelina could say those lengthy phrases without pausing for breath, keep the rhythm and still sing with her beautiful voice. And at 11! This song is different from what she usually sings. So beautiful!
Emmanuel MIGNOT - Oui! Thank you for asking. I went right to it afterwards. I do listen to Charles Aznavour. Nice voice. He comes up in Lara Fabian RUclips feeds. Anyway, my father was in WWII. I don’t know if the song is related to that time. I will have to look it up. But it made me think very much of my father and that time. His family was québécois French.
I love your reaction. I agree, this is a difficult song and she tried her best. I think she’s 10 yrs old here. I’ll double check. Still, I do like her version and I’m sure if she did it now, it would be leaps and bounds ahead of this version. Yes, she was 11 when she recorded this song.
Your English is very good Emmanuel,definitely good enough to do many more English reactions.With Angelina's incredible talent she is a fearless artistic work in progress.Great painters sketch and refine,I'm so grateful that Angelina and her family share it all,that's rare,it blesses us all.I have no doubt that she will revisit and finely tune many of her earlier experiments.
I have fallen in love with this song by Angelina! Yes, it’s incredible that she even attempted it at age 11, and even more so that she did it so well. I, too, was amazed that she was able to fit all the words into the appropriate places in the score. Such a God-given gift! Emmanuel, your English is much easier to understand than the translation. You do fine.
Emmanuel, I hope you will return to doing reactions in French. Your English is actually very good and you were very understandable and able to express you thoughts well. There are so many reactors using English that I was counting on you to reach a French audience and introduce them to Angelina (as well as other singers). I would love for Angelina to learn the French version of this song and other classic songs in that language (e.g: "La Vie en rose", "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien", etc.) as I think she has a voice that can do justice to them. This was a very comprehensive and informative reaction/analysis/review. Thank you so much for putting so much into it.
I agree, slower would add emotion, and she usually does slow all her song, maybe for some reason she couldn't on this song. And I'm sure most singers wouldn't even attempt this song for it's difficulty, but I give her credit for being brave enough for trying, takes allot to try something like this.
@@EmmanuelMIGNOT I think our English friends prefer to say the same thing in the negative mode : you cannot succeed if you don't try. They always come from a different angle, don't they ?
I'm pretty sure this is a rehearsal she has her headphones on listening to the orchestra and directing them with a thumbs-up excetera. I think she seems distracted because she's focused on the orchestra
❤️ your reaction 👍😊 , she is not trying to do better than the original she is just singing all songs her way 👍😊❤️ and most of the times they are better than the original after my opinion. I ❤️ this french song and I’m glad she made a english versjon 🙂. Now a lot of people who don’t lisen to french music discover this Beautiful song 👍😊 This is the best versjon in english 😊 Take care 👍
Her singing this just grows my appreciation of her effort, the story it tells, and oh, how our imagination can phantom her performing it at the Kennedy Center, award events, and with the right band, right equipment, and sufficient rehearsals. . . . And with proper A.J. "wishes" followed by the musicians. What a standing ovation that would be for Angelina, the musicians, and her family!!!
Thank you for reacting in English! Your French is so clear that I can almost understand all of it, as my French is nowhere near as good as your English. So glad to see you continuing to Angelina Jordan.
wow, you speak good English, AJ has been practicing this song for a long time. You must watch her only video of this song, and its so cool and beautiful.....in the video she is singing to her sister....it is funny as well beautiful.....you will see they love one another. Thanks : )
Congratulations, Emmanuel, for presenting your video reaction in English, the language used by the majority of your viewers, commenters and subscribers, now your virtual family! If you want your channel to grow, it would be wise for you, in my opinion, to continue the way you are doing today, even when you will react to a French song. You have no difficulty at all expressing your views, comments and reactions in that language, and it is pleasant to listen to you. For instance, i would be curious to see how you will react in English to Lara Fabian singing Je suis malade (with the English subtitles, of course). I do not know why you said at the 2:45 mark the Russian (version) of Angelina Jordan; surely, you meant the English. Excellent idea to put Angelina's song in context by showing Montmartre, as it was, and to precede it by listening to Charles Aznavour's original. Angelina is signaling at marvelous, supporting and inspiring camerawoman grandma that everything is under (her) control. Even though it is true that the English translation is freely distant from the original lyrics, i was so impressed by its phonetics nearing the French sonority that i cannot help but salute warmly the translator, who did a tremendous work. The same situation exits for Angelina's If You Go Away (Ne Me Quitte Pas = Don't Leave Me), the lyrics of the English version being voluntarily foreign from the original, even for the title of the song. It doesn't matter, really, since it is a piece of vocal art, not an historical document. Since in these English lyrics there are, generally, more words than in French for a phrase, Angelina has to run to catch up with the music, whereas, in the refrain, the number of words being almost the same, Angelina delivers powerfully as much emotion than Aznanour himself. Bravo also to Angelina for her perfect fluency in English as her third spoken and written language. I would venture to say that all the French songs that Angelina sing in their English versions and that are included in her repertoire have been suggested one way or another by her grandmother, or are sang to please her. And thank you, Emmanuel, for your reaction!
And, as long time follower of the Angelina Journey, when I first saw her reaction at the end, my thought was that this was performed to comply to a specific request from a valued, trusted source. Her expression was so Angelina!!!
Great reaction to this beautiful interpretation by Angelina! The only thing that always sounds a bit strange to me is the way she separates the word Bohéme, with the English pronunciation of the "h" in the middle, but that's maybe because I am so used to hear Aznavour's version 😉 But the emotion she puts in her singing is just outstanding!
Your English is fine Charles was very big in England but I didn't know he wrote this beautiful song I think she sang this so beautiful.Angelina has her own style I think she did a brilliant job I could listen to this all day long Charles version was so so beautiful to ❤️from Denise in England 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👼🏻👼🏻🌹😘👋XX
Emmanuel, merci beaucoup! Ton anglais est tres bon! Angelina is magnificent. Too many words to translate into melody. But, her tone is so beautiful. Charles would be very proud of Angelina.
Wonderful insights and analysis. Aznavour was a musical genius. (Of course I feel Angelina is on a path to be considered a musical genius in her own way). I listened to a lot of French Canadian music growing up and much was influenced or gave credit to Aznavour. Loved hearing his voice again. I love listening to Angelina daily. Charles Aznavour is obviously someone she admires greatly. I just subscribed. Thank you 👌👍
great to see you back Emmanuel. Angelina loves experimenting with songs and styles. I have the feeling she couldn't recreate the original song because only French people might understand it. I think the French version mentioned "posing nude" for an artist and she was not going to say that :) From listening to the French version, I think Angelina kept the tempo and the spirit, just not the lyrics. If you want to have fun, check a rehearsal that Angelina did with her sister Juliette. Is amazing to see Angelina not losing a step during the song while pushing back her sister so she can appear on the video. She loves her sister very much and the distraction doesn't seem to bother her.... ruclips.net/video/q-esPeHV_gE/видео.html
Thx Fernando. I listened to both, I thinkk Aznavour puts more silences between the phrases. But this is really his specialty. And he wrote both words and music, for himself. Angelina adapted once more her voice and timber to this very special song. She must not know exactly what Bohème means, it is so typically french of this period. And I think she is very far of imagining what life was in Montmartre in 1945.
you need to see the version of her at home trying to sing this song with her little sister all over her.. is priceless but she never missed a beat. LOL.
Merci pour avoir faire cette réaction en anglais. C’était un geste assez généreux étant donné l’histoire de ce chanson et son lien avec la culture française. J’attends que vous réagissiez à cette chanson depuis un certain temps. Je suis d’accord que c’est une chanson qui pose un grand défis au niveau technique - la rythme est extrêmement complique ainsi que la mélodie. Je ne suis pas un expert sur la culture française, mais j'ai l'impression que c'est un chanson que est lié très fortement avec Charles Aznavou (comme l'association entre Édith Piaf et 'La vi en rose"). Avec des chansons comme celles-ci, il est peu probable que quiconque pourra jamais dépasser l'original car une grande partie de ce qui rend l'original génial est notre lien émotionnel avec lui. Comme vous avez mentionné dans un commentaire, c’est presque impossible pour qu’un traduction d’une chanson ou poème soit équivalente au original. Peut-être Angelina fera une version français un jour dans l’avenir. Quant au tempo de sa version, j’imagine qu’elle était limitée par la piste instrumentale avec laquelle elle chantait. Comme vous, je préfère le tempo de la version originale, et j'apprécie aussi sa tendance à ralentir les chansons, ce qui est contraire à la musique contemporaine et ouvertement défiant à la biologie naturelle d'un enfant! 😂 Merci encore pour la réaction et désolé pour ma française. I hope you will continue to feel free to react here in the language of your choice.
Hi Emmanuel, we've missed you :) The version Angelina is singing is the one Aznavour sang in English ;) Aznavour!!! My goodness, what a voice. He'll be missed. I'm sure many people will remember his "She" at the end of the movie "Notting Hill". And Angelina's performance for a 12 year old is not bad at all, is it? I think she wanted to respect the original as much as she could, in another language ;)
The Aznavour video uses the recording of the 1966 Barclay Records LP containing La Bohème and a host of other great songs, which I bought that very same year. How good was it ? But now, Angelina comes in and gives her own, different rendition, and it is truly lovely albeit very different; and, I agree, with English lyrics that aren't bad but are not nearly as powerful as the French original. Great reaction.
Good effort, Emmanuel, not an easy one! 👍 Over a splendid cover from Angelina, not easy too.😘 I'm looking for the lyrics in English by Charles Aznavour and... just get a version of his interpretation: ruclips.net/video/nZL7If4lsG8/видео.html I'm going to compare lyrics... and they are the same: So I'm quite sure that it were his words, since Aznavour knew quite well english and translated almost all his songs (he did it also in italian 😉). He also had difficulties with his english lyrics!😮
and this is how the tube can be fabulous....a link to something posted ten years ago that is on target with the commentary/discussion with Aznavour' singing his lyrics in English. Thanks for this!
Her story is so similar to Edith Piaf. Both started young and learned to sing in their own particular style. I agree the arrangement is a little too flowery and maybe she could have slowed it down a bit so the lyrics wouldn't be so rushed. But wouldn't you give anything to hear her at 11 years old singing a duet with an equally young Edith Piaf on some street corner in Montmartre. I'm sure Piaf would recognize a true kindred spirt. Your English is fine. We Americans have an old bond with the French and enjoy hearing that accent. And it's always great to get the perspective of someone who grew up with the original and can explain it's background and give a French point of view on the origins of the song. I think the life style that is portrayed in the song is what we in English would call Bohemian. There is a part of what is now Germany called Bohemia and it was a very poor place and I believe that may be where the expression comes from. Anyway I wasn't familiar with the history of the song but I'm sure if it was written and performed by Charles Aznavour it must be as French as wine! I really liked your video!
Please don’t apologise for any errors. The majority of people in the UK can’t speak English properly themselves. Take care. Greetings from Manchester UK
Intéressante réaction Emmanuel, mais, bien que tu ais raison quant au rythme de cette version, Charles Aznavour, qui avait l'ambition de devenir une star internationale (ce à quoi il est parvenu) a pris soins de faire traduire lui-même ces chansons dans une multitude de langues; dont l'anglais (ruclips.net/video/nZL7If4lsG8/видео.html). Le texte est donc aussi fidèle que possible à l'esprit de l'original. Ceci-dit, pour une fois je préfère aussi la version de Charles Aznavour, même en anglais
Honestly, I unsubscribed at one point due to what I thot French provincialism. Recent offerings have changed my mind, this especially as I saw Aznzvour sing this on the ancient Ed Sullivan show. Glad to see you add subs me included.
I love Angelina, I love Aznavour and LOVE this song. But, not with Angelina, because if they didn't show the subtitles I wouldn't understand a word she's singing, and also because every time she said "Boheme", she heavily pronounced the "H" and I find it very annoying. Other than that, her voice is beautiful!
Might be difficult to find a slower backing track. I've heard the same comments about her Whitney Houston tribute. Some feel the first half of the song seem rushed. As a general rule Angelina seems be most comfortable and soulful with live accompaniment
Instead of her like or dislike, I think at was a genuine relief reaction to something her was challenged and had gotten through the effort! Congrats to her!
Can you please react again this song of Angelina Jordan with Par Chloe ruclips.net/video/G0QeYyJfX3A/видео.html . I wish one day they sing this song together. Both are amazing singers.
Thank you for doing this one in English, and thank you for explaining the full meaning behind this song. Before I put this video together and added the lyrics, I didn't even really know some of the words she was singing. While working on this video, I spent many hours listening to this, and it became really apparent how hard this song must be to sing. I could tell it is very difficult to sing because it is one of the only times I have ever seen Angelina look like she is being challenged with a song. It seems quite an accomplishment to be able to hit all that phrasing just right and on rhythm. BTW: the album says it was recorded Nov 2017, so Angelina was likely 11 here in the studio.
Thx Rusty. I was a little anxious, since I knew the french version by Aznavour, that it was very tough to sing, to tranmit this atmosphere of the 40's in France after WWII in a very poor Paris, but recovering and aspiring to happiness, full of hope of success and fame.
The english version is not so good for the lyrics, because I think it is impossible to keep the same rythm as english is much shorter.
That's why I thinkk Angelina did really great.
Rusty, I feel what an accomplishment.
Angelina is the barefooted Queen of Soul with a Thousand Voices! She weaves musical tapestries in all colors of the rainbow with her beguiling voice! Her musical artistry is second to none and it not something that can be taught. Soul + Music in perfect harmony!
Emmanuel, i'm glad you did this reaction, and thanks for the english
Thank you very much for reacting, and also in English. So much easier for me to understand what you mean, and also "reading between the lines" of what you are saying. This song is one of the worlds greatest classics, because it for me catches the spirit in a special time in the history.
I loved this! Thank you SO much for speaking in a foreign language for you. Very appreciated! Here she is 11 years old, - almost 12. I am so in awe...Filmed during rehearsal/recording but the sound is from the album. Much love from Norway
Salute, I believe good music is a powerful instrument to bring people closer. I
started listening to Aznavour in my uncle's house when was a teenager in Iran. I love many of his French songs particularly this one and a few duet with Sinatra. Angelina's performance as usual is a good one but as you said is only rehearsal. I can see she can develop on this song for hopefully big future concerts for music lovers...tanx
Thanks for reviewing this performance Emmanuel, I've been hoping you would. You have made me sad that I can't speak French and fully appreciate the original. I do love Angelina's performance though. Thank you Rusty for creating the beautiful Parisian backgrounds to the video.
very few singers could match Charles or Edith with the emotion they put into their songs . hard to match charles because he wrote it but Angelia does a wonderful job . and your english is good . better than some americans in fact .
I totally agree not only about Angelina but his English. His definition of Boheme in English is the best that I have heard.
Thank you for your good reaction. Your English is fine / keep on. I think she did a great job on this rehearsal. And remember she is 12. I think mr. Aznavour was a bit older......
Thx Jette. I know about her age, but I took the decision never to mention it. Just like Killian MBappé hates people speak about his. Angelina'a talent is exceptional, no matter her age.
But in 1965, Aznavour was 41, but his voice and style nealy never changed. He had about the same punch at 93. He was just incredible. At he beginning of his carreer, he thought his voice was not good and he wrote songs for others.
Your English is fine, and I like your critiques, and also your glasses. I really like that particular type of tortoise shell. I remember Charles Aznavour and Edith Piaf from when I was a kid. Both were on American television musical variety programs more than once, as I remember. Also as I remember, Edith's voice had a sound that was very distinctive and different from anything I had ever heard at that time. I love all things Angelina, but this type of song does not really bring out her brilliance. However, I do like that she was not afraid to give it a go. All the best to you and the people of France.
She is about 12 years old here, which makes this amazing, such ability, what a gift. And she has not even matured yet. She is quite stunning. Your English is quite adequate👍
Thank you for your historical background of the song. I love this! I love how Angelina could say those lengthy phrases without pausing for breath, keep the rhythm and still sing with her beautiful voice. And at 11! This song is different from what she usually sings. So beautiful!
Thank you
This is perfectly beautiful. Her voice in this beautiful song. The portrayal. The emotion. I will listen to this song a lot!
Hope you appreciated the original by Charles Aznavour, in french.
Emmanuel MIGNOT - Oui! Thank you for asking. I went right to it afterwards. I do listen to Charles Aznavour. Nice voice. He comes up in Lara Fabian RUclips feeds. Anyway, my father was in WWII. I don’t know if the song is related to that time. I will have to look it up. But it made me think very much of my father and that time. His family was québécois French.
This song is about the period after WWII. France was very poor at this period, but many people believed in their future. The contrary today.
I love your reaction. I agree, this is a difficult song and she tried her best. I think she’s 10 yrs old here. I’ll double check. Still, I do like her version and I’m sure if she did it now, it would be leaps and bounds ahead of this version. Yes, she was 11 when she recorded this song.
Your English is very good Emmanuel,definitely good enough to do many more English reactions.With Angelina's incredible talent she is a fearless artistic work in progress.Great painters sketch and refine,I'm so grateful that Angelina and her family share it all,that's rare,it blesses us all.I have no doubt that she will revisit and finely tune many of her earlier experiments.
I have fallen in love with this song by Angelina! Yes, it’s incredible that she even attempted it at age 11, and even more so that she did it so well. I, too, was amazed that she was able to fit all the words into the appropriate places in the score. Such a God-given gift! Emmanuel, your English is much easier to understand than the translation. You do fine.
Thanks for a difficult reaction...the translation from French to English must be difficult. Be that as it may, I love her attempt...
Wow!!! We just continue our amazement!
That's true
But, come on, it's impossible if there's not in French.. Sorry. I would enjoy more if she tried, even with mistakes
Emmanuel, I hope you will return to doing reactions in French. Your English is actually very good and you were very understandable and able to express you thoughts well. There are so many reactors using English that I was counting on you to reach a French audience and introduce them to Angelina (as well as other singers). I would love for Angelina to learn the French version of this song and other classic songs in that language (e.g: "La Vie en rose", "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien", etc.) as I think she has a voice that can do justice to them. This was a very comprehensive and informative reaction/analysis/review. Thank you so much for putting so much into it.
For a 10 year old girl to even attempt a song of this genre is amazing. Personally it's not for me but this kid is genius and absolutely fearless
une des éternelles merci mon frère
Great song great reaction🙏🙏👍👍 your English is perfect Emanuel do more of her in English please💙💙💙
I agree, slower would add emotion, and she usually does slow all her song, maybe for some reason she couldn't on this song. And I'm sure most singers wouldn't even attempt this song for it's difficulty, but I give her credit for being brave enough for trying, takes allot to try something like this.
Exactly. Another French said : it is necessary to succeed to try.
@@EmmanuelMIGNOT I think our English friends prefer to say the same thing in the negative mode : you cannot succeed if you don't try. They always come from a different angle, don't they ?
I'm pretty sure this is a rehearsal she has her headphones on listening to the orchestra and directing them with a thumbs-up excetera. I think she seems distracted because she's focused on the orchestra
No words.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
❤️ your reaction 👍😊 , she is not trying to do better than the original she is just singing all songs her way 👍😊❤️ and most of the times they are better than the original after my opinion.
I ❤️ this french song and I’m glad she made a english versjon 🙂. Now a lot of people who don’t lisen to french music discover this Beautiful song 👍😊 This is the best versjon in english 😊
Take care 👍
Her singing this just grows my appreciation of her effort, the story it tells, and oh, how our imagination can phantom her performing it at the Kennedy Center, award events, and with the right band, right equipment, and sufficient rehearsals. . . . And with proper A.J. "wishes" followed by the musicians.
What a standing ovation that would be for Angelina, the musicians, and her family!!!
Thank you for reacting in English! Your French is so clear that I can almost understand all of it, as my French is nowhere near as good as your English. So glad to see you continuing to Angelina Jordan.
wow, you speak good English, AJ has been practicing this song for a long time. You must watch her only video of this song, and its so cool and beautiful.....in the video she is singing to her sister....it is funny as well beautiful.....you will see they love one another. Thanks : )
Congratulations, Emmanuel, for presenting your video reaction in English, the language used by the majority of your viewers, commenters and subscribers, now your virtual family!
If you want your channel to grow, it would be wise for you, in my opinion, to continue the way you are doing today, even when you will react to a French song.
You have no difficulty at all expressing your views, comments and reactions in that language, and it is pleasant to listen to you.
For instance, i would be curious to see how you will react in English to Lara Fabian singing Je suis malade (with the English subtitles, of course).
I do not know why you said at the 2:45 mark the Russian (version) of Angelina Jordan; surely, you meant the English.
Excellent idea to put Angelina's song in context by showing Montmartre, as it was, and to precede it by listening to Charles Aznavour's original.
Angelina is signaling at marvelous, supporting and inspiring camerawoman grandma that everything is under (her) control.
Even though it is true that the English translation is freely distant from the original lyrics, i was so impressed by its phonetics nearing the French sonority that i cannot help but salute warmly the translator, who did a tremendous work.
The same situation exits for Angelina's If You Go Away (Ne Me Quitte Pas = Don't Leave Me), the lyrics of the English version being voluntarily foreign from the original, even for the title of the song.
It doesn't matter, really, since it is a piece of vocal art, not an historical document.
Since in these English lyrics there are, generally, more words than in French for a phrase, Angelina has to run to catch up with the music, whereas, in the refrain, the number of words being almost the same, Angelina delivers powerfully as much emotion than Aznanour himself.
Bravo also to Angelina for her perfect fluency in English as her third spoken and written language.
I would venture to say that all the French songs that Angelina sing in their English versions and that are included in her repertoire have been suggested one way or another by her grandmother, or are sang to please her.
And thank you, Emmanuel, for your reaction!
Thx Jacques for your support.
And, as long time follower of the Angelina Journey, when I first saw her reaction at the end, my thought was that this was performed to comply to a specific request from a valued, trusted source. Her expression was so Angelina!!!
Well, you know how 'the French' feel about their language... So, thanks Emmanuel!
@@nyima04011 So true!
Great reaction to this beautiful interpretation by Angelina! The only thing that always sounds a bit strange to me is the way she separates the word Bohéme, with the English pronunciation of the "h" in the middle, but that's maybe because I am so used to hear Aznavour's version 😉 But the emotion she puts in her singing is just outstanding!
=) from Norway
Lindoooo Angelina ... Bravo 🇫🇷 🇧🇷 🇳🇴
Your English is fine Charles was very big in England but I didn't know he wrote this beautiful song I think she sang this so beautiful.Angelina has her own style I think she did a brilliant job I could listen to this all day long Charles version was so so beautiful to ❤️from Denise in England 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👼🏻👼🏻🌹😘👋XX
Emmanuel, merci beaucoup! Ton anglais est tres bon! Angelina is magnificent. Too many words to translate into melody. But, her tone is so beautiful. Charles would be very proud of Angelina.
Wonderful insights and analysis. Aznavour was a musical genius. (Of course I feel Angelina is on a path to be considered a musical genius in her own way). I listened to a lot of French Canadian music growing up and much was influenced or gave credit to Aznavour. Loved hearing his voice again. I love listening to Angelina daily. Charles Aznavour is obviously someone she admires greatly. I just subscribed. Thank you 👌👍
Love the song....wonder what she do with it? She usually does a great job!❤️❤️❤️
great to see you back Emmanuel. Angelina loves experimenting with songs and styles. I have the feeling she couldn't recreate the original song because only French people might understand it. I think the French version mentioned "posing nude" for an artist and she was not going to say that :)
From listening to the French version, I think Angelina kept the tempo and the spirit, just not the lyrics.
If you want to have fun, check a rehearsal that Angelina did with her sister Juliette. Is amazing to see Angelina not losing a step during the song while pushing back her sister so she can appear on the video. She loves her sister very much and the distraction doesn't seem to bother her.... ruclips.net/video/q-esPeHV_gE/видео.html
Thx Fernando. I listened to both, I thinkk Aznavour puts more silences between the phrases. But this is really his specialty. And he wrote both words and music, for himself. Angelina adapted once more her voice and timber to this very special song. She must not know exactly what Bohème means, it is so typically french of this period. And I think she is very far of imagining what life was in Montmartre in 1945.
@@EmmanuelMIGNOT So many great post-war French movies to tell us how it felt. Ah ! Paris...
you need to see the version of her at home trying to sing this song with her little sister all over her.. is priceless but she never missed a beat. LOL.
Beautiful Angelinas version
bonjour Emmanuel vous faîtes une excellente analyse en replaçant la chanson dans son contexte . je découvre votre chaîne . merci
Merci Dominique.
@@EmmanuelMIGNOT ,je suppose que vous avez écouté "sa" version des Feuilles Mortes...thrilling voice !
Merci pour avoir faire cette réaction en anglais. C’était un geste assez généreux étant donné l’histoire de ce chanson et son lien avec la culture française.
J’attends que vous réagissiez à cette chanson depuis un certain temps. Je suis d’accord que c’est une chanson qui pose un grand défis au niveau technique - la rythme est extrêmement complique ainsi que la mélodie. Je ne suis pas un expert sur la culture française, mais j'ai l'impression que c'est un chanson que est lié très fortement avec Charles Aznavou (comme l'association entre Édith Piaf et 'La vi en rose"). Avec des chansons comme celles-ci, il est peu probable que quiconque pourra jamais dépasser l'original car une grande partie de ce qui rend l'original génial est notre lien émotionnel avec lui.
Comme vous avez mentionné dans un commentaire, c’est presque impossible pour qu’un traduction d’une chanson ou poème soit équivalente au original. Peut-être Angelina fera une version français un jour dans l’avenir.
Quant au tempo de sa version, j’imagine qu’elle était limitée par la piste instrumentale avec laquelle elle chantait. Comme vous, je préfère le tempo de la version originale, et j'apprécie aussi sa tendance à ralentir les chansons, ce qui est contraire à la musique contemporaine et ouvertement défiant à la biologie naturelle d'un enfant! 😂
Merci encore pour la réaction et désolé pour ma française. I hope you will continue to feel free to react here in the language of your choice.
Thx David. Your french is amazing.
Hi Emmanuel, we've missed you :)
The version Angelina is singing is the one Aznavour sang in English ;)
Aznavour!!! My goodness, what a voice. He'll be missed.
I'm sure many people will remember his "She" at the end of the movie "Notting Hill".
And Angelina's performance for a 12 year old is not bad at all, is it? I think she wanted to respect the original as much as she could, in another language ;)
Charles, a treasure
The Aznavour video uses the recording of the 1966 Barclay Records LP containing La Bohème and a host of other great songs, which I bought that very same year. How good was it ? But now, Angelina comes in and gives her own, different rendition, and it is truly lovely albeit very different; and, I agree, with English lyrics that aren't bad but are not nearly as powerful as the French original. Great reaction.
You speak perfect English my friend. 😊
what? Emmanuel, you do speak English. quite well, may I add. I've never thought you could speak English. :-)
Imagine, someone being able to speak English and yet choosing to use his mother tongue! 😉
You speak good english hope to see more from you in english.
Thanks
Good effort, Emmanuel, not an easy one! 👍
Over a splendid cover from Angelina, not easy too.😘
I'm looking for the lyrics in English by Charles Aznavour and... just get a version of his interpretation:
ruclips.net/video/nZL7If4lsG8/видео.html
I'm going to compare lyrics... and they are the same: So I'm quite sure that it were his words, since Aznavour knew quite well english and translated almost all his songs (he did it also in italian 😉). He also had difficulties with his english lyrics!😮
and this is how the tube can be fabulous....a link to something posted ten years ago that is on target with the commentary/discussion with Aznavour' singing his lyrics in English. Thanks for this!
The song change totally in english she should sing it in french i think Le francais est la langue de l'amour...thanks for your reaction love it.
Your English is very good this is my French I know 3 words lol
I wish she had sang it in French, she would have done it justice. Although nothing can match Charles within his song. A true musical genius.
She did a good job singing this classic in English but she must sing this song in French!
No, she hasn't chosen to make it quick. The conductor that made the arrangement for the orchestra she is recording with chose the tempo.
Her story is so similar to Edith Piaf. Both started young and learned to sing in their own particular style. I agree the arrangement is a little too flowery and maybe she could have slowed it down a bit so the lyrics wouldn't be so rushed. But wouldn't you give anything to hear her at 11 years old singing a duet with an equally young Edith Piaf on some street corner in Montmartre. I'm sure Piaf would recognize a true kindred spirt. Your English is fine. We Americans have an old bond with the French and enjoy hearing that accent. And it's always great to get the perspective of someone who grew up with the original and can explain it's background and give a French point of view on the origins of the song. I think the life style that is portrayed in the song is what we in English would call Bohemian. There is a part of what is now Germany called Bohemia and it was a very poor place and I believe that may be where the expression comes from. Anyway I wasn't familiar with the history of the song but I'm sure if it was written and performed by Charles Aznavour it must be as French as wine! I really liked your video!
Please don’t apologise for any errors. The majority of people in the UK can’t speak English properly themselves.
Take care. Greetings from Manchester UK
thanks
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Intéressante réaction Emmanuel, mais, bien que tu ais raison quant au rythme de cette version, Charles Aznavour, qui avait l'ambition de devenir une star internationale (ce à quoi il est parvenu) a pris soins de faire traduire lui-même ces chansons dans une multitude de langues; dont l'anglais (ruclips.net/video/nZL7If4lsG8/видео.html). Le texte est donc aussi fidèle que possible à l'esprit de l'original. Ceci-dit, pour une fois je préfère aussi la version de Charles Aznavour, même en anglais
Honestly, I unsubscribed at one point due to what I thot French provincialism. Recent offerings have changed my mind, this especially as I saw Aznzvour sing this on the ancient Ed Sullivan show. Glad to see you add subs me included.
I love Angelina, I love Aznavour and LOVE this song. But, not with Angelina, because if they didn't show the subtitles I wouldn't understand a word she's singing, and also because every time she said "Boheme", she heavily pronounced the "H" and I find it very annoying. Other than that, her voice is beautiful!
Might be difficult to find a slower backing track. I've heard the same comments about her Whitney Houston tribute. Some feel the first half of the song seem rushed. As a general rule Angelina seems be most comfortable and soulful with live accompaniment
I dont think this is her arrangement , I can see she dosnt like it much
Instead of her like or dislike, I think at was a genuine relief reaction to something her was challenged and had gotten through the effort! Congrats to her!
what genre does this come under???
& Who can sing this song better?
La Boheme - Angelina Jordan and Forsvarets Stabsmusikkorps - Oslo - 16.06.2018 ruclips.net/video/c26o5bcqHTo/видео.html
Aznavour is Armenian.
Was.
Can you please react again this song of Angelina Jordan with Par Chloe ruclips.net/video/G0QeYyJfX3A/видео.html . I wish one day they sing this song together. Both are amazing singers.
Too much taaalk!
If you want to just listent to the song, you may easily find it on YT.
Rubbish
Emmanuel, please to meet you.