Note that this is also her own arrangement (at the beginning of the video you'll see her give the director more notes). Your word for Angelina was "unprecedented," which is completely accurate: at 9 years of age, she understood jazz in a way that few musicians ever will (and NO ONE under the age of 20 ever has). Ignore her age and simply enjoy her as the top tier professional jazz musician that she is. As a fellow musician (sax & clarinet), I too wish I had a fraction of this child's talent!
This IS her own arrangement ... and th3 studio musicians refer to her as "The BOSS" because of understanding and complete perfessionalism 😂 Welcome to the 🌎 of Angelina Jordan - you may as well start an Angelina playlist ... your journey only just begun 😂
I love it when somebody with so much knowledge about jazz hears Angelina perform. It is very unusual for a young girl like her now a days to be interested in jazz, especially at this age. I have heard everything she has done, and nobody tells her, this is how you do it, she does all of this on her own. Including the arrangements. Her grandmom played jazz in the house when she was growing up. And with her unbelievable natural talent, this is what we are blessed with. Continue your journey, it is a rabbit hole for sure!!
"Welcome to the wonderful world of Angelina Jordan!" What a great addition you are to her expanding family around the world! When you play this back for yourself it will seem like you are talking about a veteran artist who has been singing for years and has perfected her style. Wrong! She's 9 and she had a lot of influence on this arrangement. I know you will probably go next to her performances on Norway's Got Talent and then I CANNOT WAIT till you listen to her sing 'What A Difference A Day Makes' at 8 years old singing at an outdoor event in front of thousands in the audience. Somewhere Dinah Washington's spirit smiles whenever she hears Angelina singing this great classic. So much more but I'll save it. Btw, this was the best breakdown of this video I have heard by anyone and let me tell you, a lot of very knowledgeable people have reacted to her performance.
@@shodanrich3317 I've listened to her Billie Jean cover numerous times, and never picked up on that as scatting .... I guess because it is so brief, just a measure, a couple of times. I've been listening to a lot of Ella Fitzgerald recently, and THAT is what I think of as scatting - she goes on for, I'd say, 30 seconds to a minute in several of her best known songs.
Greatly enjoyed your reaction and analysis. I learned of Angelina 4 years ago. Her music and who she is as a person, has turned me into a superfan at age 65. I am inspired to introduce Angelina to as many people as I can and to learn more about her unique talents. Please take the time to read the biography I compiled for her. RUclips wouldn't allow me to post the full biography. Born Angelina Jordan Astar on January 10, 2006 in Oslo, Norway. Angelina started singing around 18 months of age, after listening to Whitney Houston on RUclips. She quickly became obsessed with listening to music videos and her maternal grandmother, Mery Zamani got Angelina interested in classic jazz. Mery Zamani is Iranian and was a prodigy as an artist and poet while growing up in Iran. Angelina attended the Oslo Waldorf School and participated in the Oslo School of Music and Performing Arts after-school program, where starting around age 4, she had training in music but no vocal training. Her teachers were smart enough to not attempt to change what she was doing vocally. More recently she along with her grandmother have designed and made the clothing she wears on stage. *Why Angelina always performs barefoot* At age 6, while traveling in the Middle East with her mother and grandmother, Angelina noticed a girl around her age standing on the side of the road, asking people to step on her bathroom scale to be weighed in hopes of getting some money. Angelina took off her shoes so as to not get the scale dirty and stepped on the scale many times to make the girl feel better. Angelina befriends the girl who was not wearing shoes and has scars on her feet, and learns she is an orphan. The orphan girl tells Angelina how beautiful she thinks her shoes are. Angelina says her shoes don’t fit her well and she wants to give her shoes to the orphan girl who thanks Angelina for giving her the shoes. Angelina asked the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and the girl replied, “I want to become a doctor, but that will never happen since I have no parents and I have siblings so I have to do whatever is necessary for us to survive.” Angelina told the girl to never give up on her dreams. The poor girl asked Angelina what she wanted to be when she grew up and Angelina replied that she wanted to sing for the whole world. The poor girl said she would pray every day so Angelina’s dream would come true. Angelina still says she thinks of that homeless girl every day and has always performed barefoot to remind her of all the children who are less fortunate. At age 9, she became the youngest published author in Norway’s history by writing a book about this encounter in the Middle East. PLEASE PURCHASE Angelina’s book from her merchandise store on her official website.
@@A-AronReacts Thanks for your reply. I envy you hearing Angelina's performances for the first time, although you can't go through them nearly as quickly as I did 4 years ago.
Loved your reaction!!! The fact that you're also a jazz musician makes you appreciate even more what Angelina is doing with her voice and the orchestration. Angelina went back to the source on this one, but modified it musically and vocally. Note the man looking at Angelina's last minute wishes for the band. I heard her make an offhand remark in a video about the song when she was much older saying that it was about an obsessive love, so she was clued in way back then about it. So mature on so many levels!!! Looking forward to catching up on your earlier reactions to Angelina and future ones as well so I subscribed. As amazing as she was at such a young age, she just kept getting better and better--what she strives for--to the point that she is now beginning to operate on a whole other level of vocal maturity. I mean she recently performed on the same stage as Elvis in Vegas! You have much to experience. Pace yourself and enjoy the deep dive down the rabbit hole. We'll be enjoying the ride right along with you.
Not bad for a 9 year old. Take a fifties song by Screaming Jay Hawkins, arrange the music and then sing like a 40 year old jazz singer. This girl is a gift to us all. Welcome to Angelina's world.
I saw this reaction quite some time back, but I find it interesting it popped up again today in my recommended list. Watching this reaction knowing you have made a comfortable home in Angelina's Rabbit hole, you've seen her live, you've become a permanent and important Angel!! :)
Thanks. Yeah this was THE ONE that cemented it for me. It was like a newborn animal getting imprinted. Her mark became indelibly a part of me forever with this song
Great reaction: wonderful to hear comments of a jazz musician who can really understand Angelina's genius ! I do feel the brilliance of this is such that no-one would have thought it possible for a 9 year old if it didn't exist... So much about it is incredible, not least the ability not just to understand but to convey the meaning and emotions of the song.
We're all thoroughly enjoying what you do. Keep going ! Trust me, the best is yet to come. ( Other than I put a spell on you ) I dunno.... That one sticks to your ribs. I think it's the best thing I've ever seen. By anybody. There's something supernatural going on there. 👍🏻♥️
So many reactors say that Angelina can’t know what these early songs are about. No, that’s not true. You don’t have to live the emotions to perform. Angelina is a truly special person-not one in a million, but once in a lifetime. You’ll see as you watch other music that she arranges and performs that she is way beyond her years musically, emotionally, and intellectually. Even younger than in this song, Angelina is articulate, smart, and aware. What you’re seeing here is Angelina inhabiting a genre. She does that that effortlessly and authentically: blues, jazz, soul, ballads, r&b, pop… I’ve been listening to music since the 1950’s. Angelina is easily the best singer I’ve ever heard. Just pick a title you like-any age, any genre-and you’ll become a believer.
Thank you for featuring Angelina again. I hope you will do many more reactions to her, as she is well worth every nanosecond you spend on her. I have watched and listened to her in awe since she released her first video on RUclips, and what has been evident to me from the start is that she sings with total conviction, despite the fact that she is far too young to have experienced the events suggested in the lyrics of the song she has chosen to sing. But it is not only that, for strange as it may seem is the even more remarkable fact that she can convey the appropriate emotions within those lyrics to her listener. This is Angelina's tribute to Screamin' Jay Hawkins, who wrote and performed the song in 1956 (50 years before Angelina was born). She based her arrangement on his original performance, although she discarded all the theatrics and allowed her voice and body language to tell the story. The song has been covered by many singers over the years, but to my knowledge, Angelina is the only one who has sung in the same style as the original. There are many things I found particularly worthy of note in this video. Some I recognised immediately and those I missed were brought to my attention by the more observant Angelina fans (her Angels) and I thank them for letting me know what I had missed. Another Angelina "Angel" has pointed out something else which I had missed, and it is added at (l) below, (a) Angelina finishing writing last minute changes she wanted and handing them to the Music Director, who smiled. (b) A brief glimpse of Mery Zamani, Angelina's maternal grandmother, a well known and respected Iranian Artist and poet who was also a child prodigy. She was the person who recognised Angelina's talent at an early age and exposed her to all the old time jazz singers. (c) The candle with an image of Screamin' Jay Hawkins on it. (d) The smile on the face of the Bass player. (e) How she rose on to her toes on the last occasion she sang "...because you're mine" (f) The fact she occasionally refers to her written notes on the music stand. Possibly to remind herself of the last minute changes she wanted. (g) Her unwavering passion throughout the performance. Evidenced by her facial expressions and the way she uses her hands and body to emphasise the direction of the song. (h) The way she takes a breath just before she starts the last phrase (I don't care.....) and that breath lasts the whole of that sustained note. A child of that age should not have the ability to hold a note for that length of time. (i) At the end, when she sings I Doooont Caaaaare, she employs TWO separate and distinct vibratos to the word care, a wide one to start the word and a tighter one to close the word (j) The instant transformation from "performance" mode to that of a pensive child, possibly wondering whether she could have done better. I comment on the "pensive" child because Angelina has an incredible work ethic and seeks to perform every song in a way she considers will bring out all the emotions within the lyrics and melody. (k) Perhaps the most remarkable is that despite her tender years, she sings with such total conviction that her authenticity is never in doubt. It is easy to believe that she has experienced the events described in the lyrics. It is not only her voice that is mesmerising, it is also her facial expressions, and the way she uses her hands and body. Her stage presence is electrifying. (l) The performance absolutely is powerful and raw but to me, I am amazed that this is balanced by the profound beauty of the ending phrase; the last twelve words of the song. AND… they are essentially sung a cappella! Angelina has been referred to as the "Queen of Jazz", "The Barefoot Princess", "The girl with a thousand voices". All of them are true, but I prefer the nickname I gave her after listening to about six of her performances. For me, she is "The Chameleon of Song", for as a chameleon is able to change its colour to match its surroundings, so Angelina is able to change the "colour" of her voice to accurately match the needs of the song to reveal the emotions within the lyrics and melody. Even more remarkable is her innate ability to communicate those same emotions to her listeners.
Went back and watched again looking at these. I did notice the candle but actually thought it was a coffee mug. I did catch that it was screaming Jay though. I saw the bass player smile but honestly going back a second time I'm not sure there is really any significance. I'm sure every one of those musicians is a billion times more aware than we are of her brilliance by actually working with her. Maybe that is included as a small reminder of that. I did see the notes letter but didn't actually understand it so thanks (though someone else commented on the same). I saw her looking at the sheet music. Here were my thoughts on this and dang it I wanted to comment on it lol... You'll see jazz musicians have sheet music when often they don't need it. I imagine it's for many reasons depending on the musician. Some might have made notes like you suggest. For me, I visualize chords, chord progressions, melodies, and solos all in my brain. But that can get really messy and complicated. Seeing it on paper allows one to tap into a different creative stream. Moreover, I'm visually oriented so when I hear the rhythm section making some adjustments or anyone else for that matter, I can understand it quicker (I guess my neurons fire faster when visually induced?) when looking on paper. Who knows for her. Re: passion ..yeah she is definitely DEEPLY connected throughout. W.r.t. to her hands and body, I could be wrong but I think she's just grooving. Simple as that. Yeah that breath control is RIDONKulous for her body. I COMPLETELY missed that double vibrato. Fascinating. I did notice her completely playing with the vowels and creating all kinds of sounds with that entire ending phrases as well as stretching timing, volume, intonation, and many other variables. It was a mini clinic all in 5 seconds! Hmmm...I didn't consider the pensive child perspective either. I can see that. I'm not sure but it's definitely very interesting to consider. The last one. I feel it's much much more than that. Her technique is ridiculous and that gives her not only confidence and conviction but a garage full of tools at her disposal. Thank you Soo much for all of this. I rewatched the whole thing from a different perspective 😍
Yes it's Angelina's own rendition. In an interview she did while preparing for her first Las Vegas show that took place on February 29th 2024 Angelina said she loves doing her own renditions of cover songs.
@@A-AronReacts I am sure you might see this, even though this video is old. Sadly Michael Groves probably passed away. I think this might be important to you since we are all connected as fans.
Her grandmother played jazz music for her starting at age 3, especially Billie Holiday and you can really hear that in our voice. Especially when she sang stormy Monday on Norway, got talent when she was seven years old!
Welcome and follow us down the rabbit hole. I always feel so jealous when I see people hearing AJ for the first time. The more you react to her the quicker your subscriptions will grow.
Thank you Aron for an amazing reaction to Our mini jazz queen she had already been given the name by now , you are going to love her ,like we all do. Yes this was her arrangement based her discovering screaming j on you tube this was her choice of song to cover , and yes Billie is a big inspiration for her but all of the greats , you have to go back to Norway's Got Talent first audition at 7yrs old "Gloomy Sunday "by Billie she chooses all her own songs , then I'm a fool to love you" Billie again , then" Bang Bang " Nancy Sinatra and "Summertime"" louis and Ella to win the show at 8years old . 💜👣💎
@@A-AronReactsplease start with the long version with english subs of Gloomy Sunday. Her first time in public life on stage. A simple main comment of the judge...you are music 🎶 and they got the feeling..this will be the winner of the competition 🎉 To find out about her own thoughts listen to her recent documentary..ten years in the making.. music 🎶 after her first Vegas Show at the famous Westgate hotel 🏨
oh my God so glad to hear your reaction . I discovered her 2 and a half years ago.. this might be your favorite of Angelina's thus far but get ready! But I cant possibly tell you how many times I've listened and watched this video honing in on every move she makes. I went to hear her in New Hampshire last fall..drove up from Philly . This girl is shifting the tectonic plates in the music and vocal world. ALL of her covers render me speechless and they are hers in my ears ..just mind blowing ...NO ONE COMES NEAR HER
She had obviously made last minute changes. We saw him smile as she handed over the note. She chose the Hungarian suicide song GLOOMY SUNDAY to audition at 7 for Norways Talent. So cute with her missing teeth she killed it and everything changed. You saw that realisation hit her mum and she was not hsppy about it. The family protected Angelina as much as possible.
Everyone says that about the notes - and don't get me wrong it may well be true - but from the video it's a completely different cut almost B-Roll. It doesn't mean it happened right then and there or that it was last minute cuts. Nevertheless, I love the concept and want it to be true
@@A-AronReacts she may have even been asked to.make the note. What matters is they wanted to show how much she contributes to the arrangement. That her genius means she is not some kid groomed to perform to order as say someone like Shirley Temple was.
@@A-AronReactsI wondered initially you might think this comment hyperbole..4 months later Aaron, I reckon you’ll totally agree! Btw, I’ve searched your playlist and can’t see “I’d Rather Go Blind”..Etta James, aged 12 sat down on her couch using her new Neumann mic (wrong way round lol)..anyhow, it’s legendary and I guarantee will blow your mind! Link.. ruclips.net/video/pK8mMXQb3_I/видео.htmlsi=kSAkb_b4HNf717lf
Angelina was 9 years old in this performance - Her nationality is Norwegian but is fluent in English even at this age - This song was not arranged for her - she wrote the vocal arrangement based on listening to the original Screamin' Jay Hawkins version and communicated to the band how she wanted it to be played - in fact, at the beginning of the video you see Angelina writing down some last-minute changes and it is read by the bandleader. You also notice that her own handwritten notes are on the music stand in front of her as she sings. For more insight into how Angelina works, here is a rehearsal video with some of the same band members at the same age (9 yrs old) - You will see that she is aware of what each musician is doing and communicates to them what she wants to do. The first thing she says is that she wants to start, followed by her saying she wants to start over, later she tells the pianist that the key is too low and that she wants to raise it a half-tone, then at the end of the song she changes the ending on the fly. The spoken language is Norwegian: ruclips.net/video/80f3t3dmBbk/видео.html
You anit seen nothing yet Sweetheart When she sings she reaches into that part of your soul that didnt knew you had shes Our Beautiful Barefoot Angel Princess Thank you for your Reaction .I singed up .Hope to see more Hugs be safe.🌻
Great reaction! You touched upon one of Angelina's greatest attributes...her storytelling. When she played with Gregg Field (who played drums for Sinatra, Basie, Ella, etc.), a few years back he raved about how great her storytelling is, like Sinatra's was. You believe what she says! As Sinatra once said, she never lets her singing get in the way of her storytelling.
Wow. This was amazing. Great reaction! I'm envious of you - that you're only two performances in and that you've got the rest of her incredible catalogue ahead of you. I have a very strong feeling that I will immensely enjoy your journey down her rabbit hole. IMO Angelina is already the best female singer on the planet and a future G.O.A.T. of the music industry. Much love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥
That was a great reaction! Thanks! I’ve watched this performance probably over 100 times and I never get tired of it. Angelina is something else, she’s sooo talented! I also wish there was a video with someone interviewing the musicians about what they experienced that time when that played with her. I’m sure they were equally amazed!
bik Prior to this recording, they all knew of her because of the excitement and buzz of her NGT triumph. Also, the trumpet and piano players had worked with her before.
@@103mrg I’m from Sweden and I’ve followed Angelina almost from the start. I know that they knew of her from before but this performance is on another level. And even though she’s two years older here than when she was in NGT, it’s mindblowing. I would love to hear them tell us about how they experienced it.😊
It is not uncommon in Norwegian, especially for children, to say yes or no on inhale. As an old male I can't get even close to that high pitch though, nor the maintained and fairly stable pitch. I don't know how hard it is to do for people that didn't do it as children, but I would guess most adult Norwegians are at least to some degree able to vocalize short words on inhale.
Incredible is such an underwhelming word for this beautiful creature know as Angelina Jordan Astar. She is the epitome of all that is good in the world.
Wow 2nd video in to AJ and already begun to see the pure legendary qualities of our Angelina. Lol, once you said you study Jazz I knew hook line and sinker you were in her net! This will be fun to see you on this Journey. Jazz is her roots she started listening to jazz at the age of 2. Edit) Fly Me to the Moon you have 3 to choose from. The music video in the thunbnail directed by her grandma Mery, the live version from the view when she was slighly younger (8) OR the version she sung when she was invited by Quincy Jones to sing his orchestrated version for Quincy 85th Bday event at the O2 in London when she was 12 years old.
IMO, best version of this song ever performed, passion of Jay but a serious rendition that aligns with his original meaning of the song, truly extraordinary.
Love it. For me (and please allow me to get there on my own), the verdict is definitely still out for "all time". But there is NO DOUBT that at an early age, she has the makings of this 🙂
Angelina says this is about love. She referred to it as " desparate love." She is an emotional empath. She also says at 1 and a half "l started with jazz." At this point she had already performed "Fly Me to the Moon" after Sinatra on American TV (The View). Angelina is very conscious of the history and background of songs and arrangements.
Dark you say? Angelina ain't afraid of the dark. The songs which took her to the final of Norway's Got Talent were 'Gloomy Sunday'; 'I'm a Fool to Want You'; and 'Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)'. Oh, and the casting director of Netflix series 'Lilyhammer' also picked up on the cocktail lounge vibe when she was cast as a torch singer in a gangsters' haunt . . . at 8!!!
After seeing her live three times, she is much better live than the videos show. She is not a new commodity but because her parents insisted on AJ completing her education, she is not as well known by the general public. Her cover of Summertime during the final of NGT is epic. Opening for Norah Jones at age 11, Quincy Jones at 12, in a TV show at about 10, singing for a movie, performing around the world for many world leaders, performing for the Nobel peace prizes twice are just some of her amazing accomplishments. You have gone down a rabbit hole that is amazing.
@@A-AronReacts I too am a musician and have played with many studio and touring musicians and I have never seen anyone like AJ. She is a master story teller who sings. She is truly a prodigy.
Salieri, let me introduce you to Mozart ... AJ has her detractors, but for those of us who have any music theory, performance, or singing background, her unmatched inate talent is undeniable.
the picture on her candle at the intro is Screamin' Jay Hawkins, who performed and recorded this in 1956 (check out his version on the Tube, it is WILD)....for a 9 year old to know that and sing a "tribute" is amazing.........
Loved your reaction! At the beginning she scribbles on a piece of paper and hands that to the band leader. I believe those were her last minute arrangement changes for the band 😂
Finally!!!! Someone who does really understand talent. Finally someone that said the truth. At 9 years of age here Angelina is already at the level of great artists we have today or even better. Dimash 29 years or whatever his age is, Angelina at 9 is up there, 20 years ahead. Thank you for being honest, and not holding back to say that. Because of obvious reasons. Plus Dimash uses a lot of artificial help, but lets not get into that. This is completely raw talent here. I'm a sub surely for that. Angelina is the real next great, lets just hope the industry doesn't ruin her. Peace and love God Bless
Thanks so much. Please note that I have quite a few reactions to her now and go back in time moving forward. That said, I am honest in critiquing here BECAUSE of who she is. Some don't like it and say "how can you criticize her at 6 or 7 years old. To me, it's all about cataloguing the progression of a modern day Mozart!
@@A-AronReacts You're welcome. Absolutely, as for me I like when they treat Angelina as an adult and critique her performances and try to find really minor imperfections. Because she is really that good, she is a force to study. I know a lot of fans might get on you for it, but don't be sensitive about it and keep going. Do what you feel and say what you feel. Ignore bad comments and stay focused on the good comments and good constructive criticism. You ain't seen nothing yet Aron, wait till you get to "I'd rather go blind" at 12/13 years of age. I'm right now watching all your reactions to her in order by upload date. God Bless
What do you mean Dimash uses artificial help? I hope you're not suggesting that he isn't one of the most technically sound vocal masterminds the world has ever seen? 😜
@@AaronHillyer It's fake. You have no idea. To just say that, you clearly don't know. I am suggesting that 50% of his skill relies on artificial help. I'm 100% sure someone that is somewhat knowledgeable about vocals knows. Or should I say you know, but deny it. I heard Dimash once, and I'm honest not like you it's robotic vocals and pitch correction galore. I couldn't listen to half the song. Wake up from a dream if you think he is the greatest LOL. I'm used to listen to real talent and raw vocals only, so fake vocals I distinguish immediately. Or are you being sarcastic... Because to me it's so obvious, that you have to be brainwashed or dreaming to never think that it's fake. I mean he has talent obviously, but the amazing notes are all fake. Live pitch corrected in real time and obviously even releases. But hey you may say what you like after all, it's just your opinion.
@@AaronHillyer So you say that then silence.... Tell me have you ever thought of that? Pavarotti in his late career was the closest to ever be to pitch perfect. No one that is human can be on perfect pitch sustained for long time. The human voice is not capable. And you are saying That Dimash has better pitch than Pavarotti while he jumps and moves around on stage. Wake up.... It's all fake it's a software. I'm guessing for you to leave a comment like that with an emoji at the end and doesn't reply back. You are fake too, for accepting fake singers and glorifying them as the best the world has seen . Be real, listen to more Angelina and you will get the taste of the real human voice and what the human voice is what really is capable of. Not Ai software. Pff you fake trolls make me sick
Hello Aron, nice that you took a little look into Angelina's rabbit hole. She was 9 years old when she heard this song, she arranged everything herself based on the original by Screaming J. Hawkins from 1956, you are at the very beginning and I hope that you will embark on the further journey because there is a lot to discover, she is the best singer in the world (my opinion), but you will find out for yourself and believe me, you will be addicted to her voice just like all other fans (Angels), she is also called the barefoot angel with 1000 voices, why she always performs barefoot is another story, she can adapt and improve her voice to any song and also convey a lot of emotions and she has not only written around 200 covers but also 13 originals written by her and 2 written for her, all of which are amazing and are already legendary and there is a lot to tell, I look forward to further reactions and have now subscribed to you, greetings from Germany, by the way, she is now 18 years old
As a jazz lover yourself perhaps your next best Angelina reactions would be to "Feeling Good" at 10 live on Norways TV or take a look at the beginning with "Gloomy Sunday" on NGT (Norway's Got Talent). Three of the four NGT songs are Jazz classics except for Bang Bang (You Shot Me Down) which itself is stunning. These songs are all abridged versions to fit the show format so some Reactors have done all four at once. Love your in depth reaction. Thanks
Angelina did do the arrangement for this song, and at start she hands the band director final instructions on a written note. Billie Holliday was one of major influences.
Great analysis!!!! Angelina tore this song apart and you did the same with your comments. I’m old, and still remember hearing Jay Hawkins on the radio in the late 50’s. Every song Angelina takes on is wonderful, but three that you Must see are Feeling Good live on TV, age 10, Loving You age 11 live and 26:57 It’s a Man’s World age 12, live on stage
AJ is empathic to an unbelieveably high degree. I think that's the key to her level of emotional expression at such an early age. She can glean the emotions from another's vocal performance and internalize them, whether she has experienced them or not. Then she adds them to her own vocal performances. So she can easily sing believably about obsessive love, using her idea of it without actually having experienced it romantically. About the barefoot thing, she actually wrote a book about the experience that caused her to make that pledge, and became the youngest published author in Norway among her many other incredible accomplishments.
Wait til you see her sing frank song at the request of Quincy Jones for his birthday. Then check out her Christmas show with a band comprised of orchestra legends . You are about to tap an avalanche of technique and delivery. She makes all covers better and originals are immediately timeless. This is a living documentary of a prodigy thus far.
Please please watch ANGELINA JORDAN 10 YEARS IN THE MAKING. its only short but the Vegas clips alone are worth it. Plus it has her singing in english as a baby of 18 months old. Shes Norweigan.
Everything....everything she has done since this day has been just as impressive if not way more. She is gold. MY favorite of all-time & I'm a40 yearlong hard rock metal head. Noone ever like her. I would much love her to do a cover of a Linda Ronstadt song. I grew up loving Linda very much.
In an interview Angelina said later (then 10yo) about this song: "It means love! Desperate love. It's very special, it's almost voodoo! The original is very nice, and when I scream it is a desperate cry that everyone should love each other."
An absolutely brilliant reaction. As a jazz person, you pick up on the subtle nuances that mmake this a masterpiece. Strap in. You are about to go on a womderful kourney of discovering Angelina Jordan. I am a new subscriber. Well done!
This is by far the best reaction to this sensational performance I have seen and heard. And I probably seen over 500 reactions to this one :D We also learn a lot from your knowledge in Jazz music. Respect!
@@A-AronReacts This is Angelina's cover of Billie Jean. You''ll hear some scatting that tastefully serves the musicality of her rendition: ruclips.net/video/xp67k9wk2Mw/видео.html
@@A-AronReacts I agree, A-Aron, Angelina slays everything. I just personally do not care for scat. It was an off-the-cuff remark, and I might love scat if she ventures there. 😅
With his second visitation to Angelina .....he knew he was smitten ! Little did he know that one day he would be standing next to her for a photograph !
Great reaction! Yes, you are picking up on the things that make young Angelina so amazing and special. At around this age, she was really heavily influenced by old style Jazz and Billie Holiday being a huge influence on her back then. The legendary names you mentioned in this video are some of her early influences too. You are also correct about her being involved with the arrangements of the songs she does. That piece of paper that she hands over to the gentleman at the beginning of this video? Those were her notes of what she wanted from the musicians and the music. She's crazy good here at 9, but as she has gotten older, her power and control is even better and she's only 18. This young lady is one of the best singers I have ever heard!
Yeah that's what blew me away...this maturity AT NINE was like a 20 year veteran (meaning someone like 30-40 years old). I'm suuuuper stoked to explore her. Thank you
Angelina has acknowledged that TWO of her biggest musical influences were #1 - Billie Holiaday and #2 - Amy Winehouse. I remember another reactor saying that there were THREE females who changed Jazz in their own times. They were 1. Billie Holladay 2. Amy Winehouse and 3. Angelina Jordan ! You should check out Angelina's jazzy version of Michael Jacksons - Billie Jean ! She took an iconic pop hit and turned it into a jazz classic ! That's why one of A. J's. many nicknames is " The Queen of Jazz".
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Thanks!
Thank YOU!
Note that this is also her own arrangement (at the beginning of the video you'll see her give the director more notes). Your word for Angelina was "unprecedented," which is completely accurate: at 9 years of age, she understood jazz in a way that few musicians ever will (and NO ONE under the age of 20 ever has). Ignore her age and simply enjoy her as the top tier professional jazz musician that she is. As a fellow musician (sax & clarinet), I too wish I had a fraction of this child's talent!
Thanks so much
This IS her own arrangement ... and th3 studio musicians refer to her as "The BOSS" because of understanding and complete perfessionalism 😂 Welcome to the 🌎 of Angelina Jordan - you may as well start an Angelina playlist ... your journey only just begun 😂
Wait til you hear her singing I'd rather go blind and still holding out for you😊
Hes not ready...lol
Probably not. But anxious nevertheless
Thanks!
Aron, you may need a seat belt for your chair!
@@A-AronReacts I would like to pay Admission so I can be present when you watch I'D RATHER GO BLIND. I hope you don't live too far away ! 😇Jim
You will find that Angelina's next performance is your favorite. They all become your favorite. Everything she does is incredible.
I believe it.. thanks!
My favorite is the last one I hear
her arrangement she is 9 she is fabstastic
No One Ever catches it!!! That early scream is an INTAK of breath!!
Thanks!
Only two that I'm aware of. One reactor only two or three days ago caught it right away. I'm hopeful he continues with AJ
Not being a vocal coach, I would never have known that. But it sounds incredible. Thank you!
You must watch her in Norway's Got Talent, all the old Jazz songs, at only 7.
Thanks. I have reacted to all of them. They are in my Angelina Reactions playlist
She also did the arrangement. The band called her "the boss."
I love it when somebody with so much knowledge about jazz hears Angelina perform. It is very unusual for a young girl like her now a days to be interested in jazz, especially at this age. I have heard everything she has done, and nobody tells her, this is how you do it, she does all of this on her own. Including the arrangements. Her grandmom played jazz in the house when she was growing up. And with her unbelievable natural talent, this is what we are blessed with. Continue your journey, it is a rabbit hole for sure!!
Welcome to the world of Angelina Jordan! It's a great place to be.
I feel home 😍
"Welcome to the wonderful world of Angelina Jordan!" What a great addition you are to her expanding family around the world! When you play this back for yourself it will seem like you are talking about a veteran artist who has been singing for years and has perfected her style. Wrong! She's 9 and she had a lot of influence on this arrangement. I know you will probably go next to her performances on Norway's Got Talent and then I CANNOT WAIT till you listen to her sing 'What A Difference A Day Makes' at 8 years old singing at an outdoor event in front of thousands in the audience. Somewhere Dinah Washington's spirit smiles whenever she hears Angelina singing this great classic.
So much more but I'll save it. Btw, this was the best breakdown of this video I have heard by anyone and let me tell you, a lot of very knowledgeable people have reacted to her performance.
Added it to my list. Thanks so much for your information and AMAZING comments....I'm super honored and hope to be able to continue like that
That - scatting - is one of the few things Angelina hadn't really explored yet, but I have no doubt she will - she loves challenges.
I wonder why. Anyway, thanks!
Great reaction.. love how after just a few minutes he says "I could spend an hour talking about what we have heard so far..." :)
Sure she did. Listen to her Jazzy cover of Billie Jean.
@@shodanrich3317was just going to make the sane reference .,
@@shodanrich3317 I've listened to her Billie Jean cover numerous times, and never picked up on that as scatting .... I guess because it is so brief, just a measure, a couple of times. I've been listening to a lot of Ella Fitzgerald recently, and THAT is what I think of as scatting - she goes on for, I'd say, 30 seconds to a minute in several of her best known songs.
Greatly enjoyed your reaction and analysis. I learned of Angelina 4 years ago. Her music and who she is as a person, has turned me into a superfan at age 65. I am inspired to introduce Angelina to as many people as I can and to learn more about her unique talents. Please take the time to read the biography I compiled for her. RUclips wouldn't allow me to post the full biography.
Born Angelina Jordan Astar on January 10, 2006 in Oslo, Norway.
Angelina started singing around 18 months of age, after listening to Whitney Houston on RUclips. She quickly became obsessed with listening to music videos and her maternal grandmother, Mery Zamani got Angelina interested in classic jazz. Mery Zamani is Iranian and was a prodigy as an artist and poet while growing up in Iran.
Angelina attended the Oslo Waldorf School and participated in the Oslo School of Music and Performing Arts after-school program, where starting around age 4, she had training in music but no vocal training. Her teachers were smart enough to not attempt to change what she was doing vocally. More recently she along with her grandmother have designed and made the clothing she wears on stage.
*Why Angelina always performs barefoot*
At age 6, while traveling in the Middle East with her mother and grandmother, Angelina noticed a girl around her age standing on the side of the road, asking people to step on her bathroom scale to be weighed in hopes of getting some money. Angelina took off her shoes so as to not get the scale dirty and stepped on the scale many times to make the girl feel better. Angelina befriends the girl who was not wearing shoes and has scars on her feet, and learns she is an orphan. The orphan girl tells Angelina how beautiful she thinks her shoes are. Angelina says her shoes don’t fit her well and she wants to give her shoes to the orphan girl who thanks Angelina for giving her the shoes.
Angelina asked the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and the girl replied, “I want to become a doctor, but that will never happen since I have no parents and I have siblings so I have to do whatever is necessary for us to survive.” Angelina told the girl to never give up on her dreams. The poor girl asked Angelina what she wanted to be when she grew up and Angelina replied that she wanted to sing for the whole world. The poor girl said she would pray every day so Angelina’s dream would come true.
Angelina still says she thinks of that homeless girl every day and has always performed barefoot to remind her of all the children who are less fortunate. At age 9, she became the youngest published author in Norway’s history by writing a book about this encounter in the Middle East. PLEASE PURCHASE Angelina’s book from her merchandise store on her official website.
This is amazing...thank you for taking the time and posting all of this!
@@A-AronReacts Thanks for your reply. I envy you hearing Angelina's performances for the first time, although you can't go through them nearly as quickly as I did 4 years ago.
Loved your reaction!!! The fact that you're also a jazz musician makes you appreciate even more what Angelina is doing with her voice and the orchestration. Angelina went back to the source on this one, but modified it musically and vocally. Note the man looking at Angelina's last minute wishes for the band. I heard her make an offhand remark in a video about the song when she was much older saying that it was about an obsessive love, so she was clued in way back then about it. So mature on so many levels!!! Looking forward to catching up on your earlier reactions to Angelina and future ones as well so I subscribed. As amazing as she was at such a young age, she just kept getting better and better--what she strives for--to the point that she is now beginning to operate on a whole other level of vocal maturity. I mean she recently performed on the same stage as Elvis in Vegas! You have much to experience. Pace yourself and enjoy the deep dive down the rabbit hole. We'll be enjoying the ride right along with you.
Not bad for a 9 year old. Take a fifties song by Screaming Jay Hawkins, arrange the music and then sing like a 40 year old jazz singer. This girl is a gift to us all. Welcome to Angelina's world.
Thanks. I've done nearly 60 reactions to her now 😄
That screech was an inhalation - in key - I would have said that it's impossible. She did it at 9, effortlessly. Ridiculous! 😎
riDONKulous...thanks so much!
I saw this reaction quite some time back, but I find it interesting it popped up again today in my recommended list. Watching this reaction knowing you have made a comfortable home in Angelina's Rabbit hole, you've seen her live, you've become a permanent and important Angel!! :)
Thanks. Yeah this was THE ONE that cemented it for me. It was like a newborn animal getting imprinted. Her mark became indelibly a part of me forever with this song
That little screech is an inhale, and on key....stupendous!
It's absurd. Haha. Thanks
Great reaction: wonderful to hear comments of a jazz musician who can really understand Angelina's genius ! I do feel the brilliance of this is such that no-one would have thought it possible for a 9 year old if it didn't exist... So much about it is incredible, not least the ability not just to understand but to convey the meaning and emotions of the song.
Thanks so much
We're all thoroughly enjoying what you do. Keep going ! Trust me, the best is yet to come. ( Other than I put a spell on you ) I dunno.... That one sticks to your ribs. I think it's the best thing I've ever seen. By anybody. There's something supernatural going on there. 👍🏻♥️
"What the heck was that?" That, Aron, was an AJ inhaled squeal. Total air control of her vocal folds.
So many reactors say that Angelina can’t know what these early songs are about. No, that’s not true. You don’t have to live the emotions to perform. Angelina is a truly special person-not one in a million, but once in a lifetime. You’ll see as you watch other music that she arranges and performs that she is way beyond her years musically, emotionally, and intellectually. Even younger than in this song, Angelina is articulate, smart, and aware.
What you’re seeing here is Angelina inhabiting a genre. She does that that effortlessly and authentically: blues, jazz, soul, ballads, r&b, pop… I’ve been listening to music since the 1950’s. Angelina is easily the best singer I’ve ever heard. Just pick a title you like-any age, any genre-and you’ll become a believer.
I'm still shook. Thanks so much!
I have said many years ago. Angelina was born with a good ( ear)
Thank you for featuring Angelina again. I hope you will do many more reactions to her, as she is well worth every nanosecond you spend on her. I have watched and listened to her in awe since she released her first video on RUclips, and what has been evident to me from the start is that she sings with total conviction, despite the fact that she is far too young to have experienced the events suggested in the lyrics of the song she has chosen to sing. But it is not only that, for strange as it may seem is the even more remarkable fact that she can convey the appropriate emotions within those lyrics to her listener.
This is Angelina's tribute to Screamin' Jay Hawkins, who wrote and performed the song in 1956 (50 years before Angelina was born). She based her arrangement on his original performance, although she discarded all the theatrics and allowed her voice and body language to tell the story. The song has been covered by many singers over the years, but to my knowledge, Angelina is the only one who has sung in the same style as the original.
There are many things I found particularly worthy of note in this video. Some I recognised immediately and those I missed were brought to my attention by the more observant Angelina fans (her Angels) and I thank them for letting me know what I had missed. Another Angelina "Angel" has pointed out something else which I had missed, and it is added at (l) below,
(a) Angelina finishing writing last minute changes she wanted and handing them to the Music Director, who smiled.
(b) A brief glimpse of Mery Zamani, Angelina's maternal grandmother, a well known and respected Iranian Artist and poet who was also a child prodigy. She was the person who recognised Angelina's talent at an early age and exposed her to all the old time jazz singers.
(c) The candle with an image of Screamin' Jay Hawkins on it.
(d) The smile on the face of the Bass player.
(e) How she rose on to her toes on the last occasion she sang "...because you're mine"
(f) The fact she occasionally refers to her written notes on the music stand. Possibly to remind herself of the last minute changes she wanted.
(g) Her unwavering passion throughout the performance. Evidenced by her facial expressions and the way she uses her hands and body to emphasise the direction of the song.
(h) The way she takes a breath just before she starts the last phrase (I don't care.....) and that breath lasts the whole of that sustained note. A child of that age should not have the ability to hold a note for that length of time.
(i) At the end, when she sings I Doooont Caaaaare, she employs TWO separate and distinct vibratos to the word care, a wide one to start the word and a tighter one to close the word
(j) The instant transformation from "performance" mode to that of a pensive child, possibly wondering whether she could have done better. I comment on the "pensive" child because Angelina has an incredible work ethic and seeks to perform every song in a way she considers will bring out all the emotions within the lyrics and melody.
(k) Perhaps the most remarkable is that despite her tender years, she sings with such total conviction that her authenticity is never in doubt. It is easy to believe that she has experienced the events described in the lyrics. It is not only her voice that is mesmerising, it is also her facial expressions, and the way she uses her hands and body. Her stage presence is electrifying.
(l) The performance absolutely is powerful and raw but to me, I am amazed that this is balanced by the profound beauty of the ending phrase; the last twelve words of the song. AND… they are essentially sung a cappella!
Angelina has been referred to as the "Queen of Jazz", "The Barefoot Princess", "The girl with a thousand voices". All of them are true, but I prefer the nickname I gave her after listening to about six of her performances. For me, she is "The Chameleon of Song", for as a chameleon is able to change its colour to match its surroundings, so Angelina is able to change the "colour" of her voice to accurately match the needs of the song to reveal the emotions within the lyrics and melody. Even more remarkable is her innate ability to communicate those same emotions to her listeners.
Went back and watched again looking at these. I did notice the candle but actually thought it was a coffee mug. I did catch that it was screaming Jay though. I saw the bass player smile but honestly going back a second time I'm not sure there is really any significance. I'm sure every one of those musicians is a billion times more aware than we are of her brilliance by actually working with her. Maybe that is included as a small reminder of that. I did see the notes letter but didn't actually understand it so thanks (though someone else commented on the same). I saw her looking at the sheet music. Here were my thoughts on this and dang it I wanted to comment on it lol...
You'll see jazz musicians have sheet music when often they don't need it. I imagine it's for many reasons depending on the musician. Some might have made notes like you suggest. For me, I visualize chords, chord progressions, melodies, and solos all in my brain. But that can get really messy and complicated. Seeing it on paper allows one to tap into a different creative stream. Moreover, I'm visually oriented so when I hear the rhythm section making some adjustments or anyone else for that matter, I can understand it quicker (I guess my neurons fire faster when visually induced?) when looking on paper. Who knows for her. Re: passion ..yeah she is definitely DEEPLY connected throughout. W.r.t. to her hands and body, I could be wrong but I think she's just grooving. Simple as that. Yeah that breath control is RIDONKulous for her body. I COMPLETELY missed that double vibrato. Fascinating. I did notice her completely playing with the vowels and creating all kinds of sounds with that entire ending phrases as well as stretching timing, volume, intonation, and many other variables. It was a mini clinic all in 5 seconds! Hmmm...I didn't consider the pensive child perspective either. I can see that. I'm not sure but it's definitely very interesting to consider. The last one. I feel it's much much more than that. Her technique is ridiculous and that gives her not only confidence and conviction but a garage full of tools at her disposal.
Thank you Soo much for all of this. I rewatched the whole thing from a different perspective 😍
@@A-AronReacts Thank you for your excellent response to my comments. Do you mind if I copy them to add to my Angelina Notes folder?
Yes it's Angelina's own rendition. In an interview she did while preparing for her first Las Vegas show that took place on February 29th 2024 Angelina said she loves doing her own renditions of cover songs.
So amazing...thank you!
I love this reaction. Just revisiting. 👍🏻
I STILL remember it like it was 5 seconds ago. Literally. I was flooooooooored
Hehe, Aron got Angeled
I am...yep...true story. thank you!
@@A-AronReacts I am sure you might see this, even though this video is old. Sadly Michael Groves probably passed away. I think this might be important to you since we are all connected as fans.
@@TroyArchAngelThat is very unfortunate. He is here in spirit still
@@A-AronReacts 🙏
Her grandmother played jazz music for her starting at age 3, especially Billie Holiday and you can really hear that in our voice. Especially when she sang stormy Monday on Norway, got talent when she was seven years old!
Welcome and follow us down the rabbit hole. I always feel so jealous when I see people hearing AJ for the first time. The more you react to her the quicker your subscriptions will grow.
Its 8/5/24 and this is STILL the greatest thing I've ever seen. 🤯
Nice that you have a jazz background. You will have so much appreciation for the things you are going to hear her do. I am here for your ride!
Thanks!
Thank you Aron for an amazing reaction to Our mini jazz queen she had already been given the name by now , you are going to love her ,like we all do. Yes this was her arrangement based her discovering screaming j on you tube this was her choice of song to cover , and yes Billie is a big inspiration for her but all of the greats , you have to go back to Norway's Got Talent first audition at 7yrs old "Gloomy Sunday "by Billie she chooses all her own songs , then I'm a fool to love you" Billie again , then" Bang Bang " Nancy Sinatra and "Summertime"" louis and Ella to win the show at 8years old . 💜👣💎
Yes I literally was planning on doing exactly this as a mini series. Thank you!
@@A-AronReactsplease start with the long version with english subs of Gloomy Sunday. Her first time in public life on stage. A simple main comment of the judge...you are music 🎶 and they got the feeling..this will be the winner of the competition 🎉
To find out about her own thoughts listen to her recent documentary..ten years in the making.. music 🎶 after her first Vegas Show at the famous Westgate hotel 🏨
oh my God so glad to hear your reaction . I discovered her 2 and a half years ago.. this might be your favorite of Angelina's thus far but get ready! But I cant possibly tell you how many times I've listened and watched this video honing in on every move she makes. I went to hear her in New Hampshire last fall..drove up from Philly . This girl is shifting the tectonic plates in the music and vocal world. ALL of her covers render me speechless and they are hers in my ears ..just mind blowing ...NO ONE COMES NEAR HER
Thank you so much. We love her so much ❤
She is amizazing
Love Angelina! She is thrilling in her vocals,makes me feel happiness,joy,laughter.What a talent.
I wonder what A-Aron will think of " Billy Jean " 🤭😅
She does a good inhaled scream, as well as everything else she does.
She had obviously made last minute changes. We saw him smile as she handed over the note. She chose the Hungarian suicide song GLOOMY SUNDAY to audition at 7 for Norways Talent. So cute with her missing teeth she killed it and everything changed. You saw that realisation hit her mum and she was not hsppy about it. The family protected Angelina as much as possible.
Everyone says that about the notes - and don't get me wrong it may well be true - but from the video it's a completely different cut almost B-Roll. It doesn't mean it happened right then and there or that it was last minute cuts. Nevertheless, I love the concept and want it to be true
@@A-AronReacts she may have even been asked to.make the note. What matters is they wanted to show how much she contributes to the arrangement. That her genius means she is not some kid groomed to perform to order as say someone like Shirley Temple was.
The prodigy of Mozart and aesthetics of Picasso, that's AJ.
Well said ...thank you!
@@A-AronReactsI wondered initially you might think this comment hyperbole..4 months later Aaron, I reckon you’ll totally agree! Btw, I’ve searched your playlist and can’t see “I’d Rather Go Blind”..Etta James, aged 12 sat down on her couch using her new Neumann mic (wrong way round lol)..anyhow, it’s legendary and I guarantee will blow your mind! Link.. ruclips.net/video/pK8mMXQb3_I/видео.htmlsi=kSAkb_b4HNf717lf
Angelina was 9 years old in this performance - Her nationality is Norwegian but is fluent in English even at this age - This song was not arranged for her - she wrote the vocal arrangement based on listening to the original Screamin' Jay Hawkins version and communicated to the band how she wanted it to be played - in fact, at the beginning of the video you see Angelina writing down some last-minute changes and it is read by the bandleader. You also notice that her own handwritten notes are on the music stand in front of her as she sings. For more insight into how Angelina works, here is a rehearsal video with some of the same band members at the same age (9 yrs old) - You will see that she is aware of what each musician is doing and communicates to them what she wants to do. The first thing she says is that she wants to start, followed by her saying she wants to start over, later she tells the pianist that the key is too low and that she wants to raise it a half-tone, then at the end of the song she changes the ending on the fly. The spoken language is Norwegian: ruclips.net/video/80f3t3dmBbk/видео.html
Thanks so much...I might do this as a reaction
Great reaction :-) thank you. Wish you would’ve kept your eyes open to see the video. It’s amazing to watch her work.
I don't follow...I definitely watched the whole thing. Thanks so much
I've heard several vocal coaches describe that screem being done on an inhale.
Got it...thanks
You anit seen nothing yet Sweetheart When she sings she reaches into that part of your soul that didnt knew you had shes Our Beautiful Barefoot Angel Princess Thank you for your Reaction .I singed up .Hope to see more Hugs be safe.🌻
Great reaction! You touched upon one of Angelina's greatest attributes...her storytelling. When she played with Gregg Field (who played drums for Sinatra, Basie, Ella, etc.), a few years back he raved about how great her storytelling is, like Sinatra's was. You believe what she says! As Sinatra once said, she never lets her singing get in the way of her storytelling.
Every comment like this I continue to be more and more "spellbound"
Wow. This was amazing. Great reaction! I'm envious of you - that you're only two performances in and that you've got the rest of her incredible catalogue ahead of you. I have a very strong feeling that I will immensely enjoy your journey down her rabbit hole. IMO Angelina is already the best female singer on the planet and a future G.O.A.T. of the music industry.
Much love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥
Thank you so much!!
Greetings too Champ 🥰❤️☮️
@@thomashoffmann5516 🐶
That was a great reaction! Thanks! I’ve watched this performance probably over 100 times and I never get tired of it. Angelina is something else, she’s sooo talented! I also wish there was a video with someone interviewing the musicians about what they experienced that time when that played with her. I’m sure they were equally amazed!
bik Prior to this recording, they all knew of her because of the excitement and buzz of her NGT triumph. Also, the trumpet and piano players had worked with her before.
Me too
Thanks!
@@103mrg I’m from Sweden and I’ve followed Angelina almost from the start. I know that they knew of her from before but this performance is on another level. And even though she’s two years older here than when she was in NGT, it’s mindblowing. I would love to hear them tell us about how they experienced it.😊
That little scream is an air intake with vocalization, something only children that age tend to be able to do, lots of experimentation.
It is not uncommon in Norwegian, especially for children, to say yes or no on inhale. As an old male I can't get even close to that high pitch though, nor the maintained and fairly stable pitch. I don't know how hard it is to do for people that didn't do it as children, but I would guess most adult Norwegians are at least to some degree able to vocalize short words on inhale.
Oh wow. Thanks!
I love listening to AJ, I get insane ASMR tingles and visible goosebumps. She is just incredible.
Incredible is such an underwhelming word for this beautiful creature know as Angelina Jordan Astar. She is the epitome of all that is good in the world.
Wow 2nd video in to AJ and already begun to see the pure legendary qualities of our Angelina. Lol, once you said you study Jazz I knew hook line and sinker you were in her net! This will be fun to see you on this Journey. Jazz is her roots she started listening to jazz at the age of 2.
Edit) Fly Me to the Moon you have 3 to choose from. The music video in the thunbnail directed by her grandma Mery, the live version from the view when she was slighly younger (8) OR the version she sung when she was invited by Quincy Jones to sing his orchestrated version for Quincy 85th Bday event at the O2 in London when she was 12 years old.
Thanks so much!
IMO, best version of this song ever performed, passion of Jay but a serious rendition that aligns with his original meaning of the song, truly extraordinary.
Agreed... thanks!
You cannot go wrong with angelina, greatest of all time either male or female.
Love it. For me (and please allow me to get there on my own), the verdict is definitely still out for "all time". But there is NO DOUBT that at an early age, she has the makings of this 🙂
Pure musical dynamite exploding !!!
Absolutely! Thank you
The scream was an inhaled note..
That picture that she held up before the song began..........Screamin' Jay Hawkins, of course.
To say Angelina is special does not do her justice. She has been amazing for a long time now.
🎉🎉🎉
Angelina says this is about love. She referred to it as " desparate love." She is an emotional empath. She also says at 1 and a half "l started with jazz." At this point she had already performed "Fly Me to the Moon" after Sinatra on American TV (The View). Angelina is very conscious of the history and background of songs and arrangements.
thanks so much!
Dark you say? Angelina ain't afraid of the dark. The songs which took her to the final of Norway's Got Talent were 'Gloomy Sunday'; 'I'm a Fool to Want You'; and 'Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)'. Oh, and the casting director of Netflix series 'Lilyhammer' also picked up on the cocktail lounge vibe when she was cast as a torch singer in a gangsters' haunt . . . at 8!!!
Wow...thank you!
Yes, this is her arrangement. You see her making some last minute changes that she gives the band director at the beginning of the video.
That's just unreal at that age! Thank you!
After seeing her live three times, she is much better live than the videos show. She is not a new commodity but because her parents insisted on AJ completing her education, she is not as well known by the general public. Her cover of Summertime during the final of NGT is epic. Opening for Norah Jones at age 11, Quincy Jones at 12, in a TV show at about 10, singing for a movie, performing around the world for many world leaders, performing for the Nobel peace prizes twice are just some of her amazing accomplishments. You have gone down a rabbit hole that is amazing.
sounds more like I've entered a super massive black hole than a rabbit hole
@@A-AronReacts I too am a musician and have played with many studio and touring musicians and I have never seen anyone like AJ. She is a master story teller who sings. She is truly a prodigy.
BTW, the band respectively calls her the boss
Makes sense ..thanks
Salieri, let me introduce you to Mozart ...
AJ has her detractors, but for those of us who have any music theory, performance, or singing background, her unmatched inate talent is undeniable.
Thanks so much!
the picture on her candle at the intro is Screamin' Jay Hawkins, who performed and recorded this in 1956 (check out his version on the Tube, it is WILD)....for a 9 year old to know that and sing a "tribute" is amazing.........
The candle that Ms Jordan was holding at the start had Screaming Jay Hawkins picture on it. (Thanks for a great reaction fella)
Loved your reaction! At the beginning she scribbles on a piece of paper and hands that to the band leader. I believe those were her last minute arrangement changes for the band 😂
Finally!!!! Someone who does really understand talent. Finally someone that said the truth. At 9 years of age here Angelina is already at the level of great artists we have today or even better. Dimash 29 years or whatever his age is, Angelina at 9 is up there, 20 years ahead. Thank you for being honest, and not holding back to say that. Because of obvious reasons. Plus Dimash uses a lot of artificial help, but lets not get into that. This is completely raw talent here. I'm a sub surely for that. Angelina is the real next great, lets just hope the industry doesn't ruin her. Peace and love God Bless
Thanks so much. Please note that I have quite a few reactions to her now and go back in time moving forward. That said, I am honest in critiquing here BECAUSE of who she is. Some don't like it and say "how can you criticize her at 6 or 7 years old. To me, it's all about cataloguing the progression of a modern day Mozart!
@@A-AronReacts You're welcome. Absolutely, as for me I like when they treat Angelina as an adult and critique her performances and try to find really minor imperfections. Because she is really that good, she is a force to study. I know a lot of fans might get on you for it, but don't be sensitive about it and keep going. Do what you feel and say what you feel. Ignore bad comments and stay focused on the good comments and good constructive criticism. You ain't seen nothing yet Aron, wait till you get to "I'd rather go blind" at 12/13 years of age. I'm right now watching all your reactions to her in order by upload date. God Bless
What do you mean Dimash uses artificial help? I hope you're not suggesting that he isn't one of the most technically sound vocal masterminds the world has ever seen? 😜
@@AaronHillyer It's fake. You have no idea. To just say that, you clearly don't know. I am suggesting that 50% of his skill relies on artificial help. I'm 100% sure someone that is somewhat knowledgeable about vocals knows. Or should I say you know, but deny it. I heard Dimash once, and I'm honest not like you it's robotic vocals and pitch correction galore. I couldn't listen to half the song. Wake up from a dream if you think he is the greatest LOL. I'm used to listen to real talent and raw vocals only, so fake vocals I distinguish immediately. Or are you being sarcastic... Because to me it's so obvious, that you have to be brainwashed or dreaming to never think that it's fake. I mean he has talent obviously, but the amazing notes are all fake. Live pitch corrected in real time and obviously even releases. But hey you may say what you like after all, it's just your opinion.
@@AaronHillyer So you say that then silence.... Tell me have you ever thought of that? Pavarotti in his late career was the closest to ever be to pitch perfect. No one that is human can be on perfect pitch sustained for long time. The human voice is not capable. And you are saying That Dimash has better pitch than Pavarotti while he jumps and moves around on stage. Wake up.... It's all fake it's a software. I'm guessing for you to leave a comment like that with an emoji at the end and doesn't reply back. You are fake too, for accepting fake singers and glorifying them as the best the world has seen . Be real, listen to more Angelina and you will get the taste of the real human voice and what the human voice is what really is capable of. Not Ai software. Pff you fake trolls make me sick
She is a master.
Absolutely!
I think the high first scream, she produces when inhaling. A bit when someone scares you and pushing the sound upward.
Got it, thanks
Yep it's an inhale with pitch which insane control
A bafefoot ptincess future queen of jazz and shes from norway english is his 3rd language imagine that love your reaction thanks aron
That scream is her whistle register, usually only available to little girls.
Hello Aron, nice that you took a little look into Angelina's rabbit hole. She was 9 years old when she heard this song, she arranged everything herself based on the original by Screaming J. Hawkins from 1956, you are at the very beginning and I hope that you will embark on the further journey because there is a lot to discover, she is the best singer in the world (my opinion), but you will find out for yourself and believe me, you will be addicted to her voice just like all other fans (Angels), she is also called the barefoot angel with 1000 voices, why she always performs barefoot is another story, she can adapt and improve her voice to any song and also convey a lot of emotions and she has not only written around 200 covers but also 13 originals written by her and 2 written for her, all of which are amazing and are already legendary and there is a lot to tell, I look forward to further reactions and have now subscribed to you, greetings from Germany, by the way, she is now 18 years old
Thanks so much!
Let's not forget that she is not only 9 here, but English is not her native language. She is AMAZING
As a jazz lover yourself perhaps your next best Angelina reactions would be to "Feeling Good" at 10 live on Norways TV or take a look at the beginning with "Gloomy Sunday" on NGT (Norway's Got Talent). Three of the four NGT songs are Jazz classics except for Bang Bang (You Shot Me Down) which itself is stunning. These songs are all abridged versions to fit the show format so some Reactors have done all four at once. Love your in depth reaction. Thanks
Thanks so much!
She has been a musician/singer since her 3rd year...
She's channeling... something new we're beginning to see more of...it's her she is channeling...soul... awesome
Just amazing...thanks!
This THE EMPRESS OF JAZZ! HANDS DOWN! welcome to the rabbit hole and the the massive fan group known as her Angel's. Enjoy the journey my friend.
Angelina did do the arrangement for this song, and at start she hands the band director final instructions on a written note. Billie Holliday was one of major influences.
Great analysis!!!! Angelina tore this song apart and you did the same with your comments. I’m old, and still remember hearing Jay Hawkins on the radio in the late 50’s.
Every song Angelina takes on is wonderful, but three that you Must see are Feeling Good live on TV, age 10, Loving You age 11 live and 26:57 It’s a Man’s World age 12, live on stage
This comment is a duplicate and I responded to the other one
AJ is empathic to an unbelieveably high degree. I think that's the key to her level of emotional expression at such an early age. She can glean the emotions from another's vocal performance and internalize them, whether she has experienced them or not. Then she adds them to her own vocal performances. So she can easily sing believably about obsessive love, using her idea of it without actually having experienced it romantically. About the barefoot thing, she actually wrote a book about the experience that caused her to make that pledge, and became the youngest published author in Norway among her many other incredible accomplishments.
Thanks for great comments. You obviously really understood how good she is!!
Thanks so much
She also sang feeling good by Nina Simone. It will blow you mind. Here her sing Billy Holiday Gloomy Sunday on Norway's got talent. She was just 7.
Wellcome to ,,Angelina Jordan's world,,.😅 it will be a wanderful surprising long journey
Meri? Grandma?😊
I think your reaction to this Angelina masterpiece is one of the best I’ve seen. Thanks!
Wait til you see her sing frank song at the request of Quincy Jones for his birthday. Then check out her Christmas show with a band comprised of orchestra legends . You are about to tap an avalanche of technique and delivery. She makes all covers better and originals are immediately timeless. This is a living documentary of a prodigy thus far.
Thanks so much!
Please please watch ANGELINA JORDAN 10 YEARS IN THE MAKING. its only short but the Vegas clips alone are worth it. Plus it has her singing in english as a baby of 18 months old. Shes Norweigan.
Thanks. But I'm going to be walking through her chronologically and don't want to jump ahead but rather soak in her growth
Everything....everything she has done since this day has been just as impressive if not way more. She is gold. MY favorite of all-time & I'm a40 yearlong hard rock metal head. Noone ever like her. I would much love her to do a cover of a Linda Ronstadt song. I grew up loving Linda very much.
In an interview Angelina said later (then 10yo) about this song: "It means love! Desperate love. It's very special, it's almost voodoo! The original is very nice, and when I scream it is a desperate cry that everyone should love each other."
Angelina did a 10 yrs in the making after her concert in Las Vegas February 29th 2024 at Westgate Resort casino😊
Yeah will get there.....in like a YEAR lol. Thank you
An absolutely brilliant reaction. As a jazz person, you pick up on the subtle nuances that mmake this a masterpiece. Strap in. You are about to go on a womderful kourney of discovering Angelina Jordan. I am a new subscriber. Well done!
Thanks so much!
They call her the boss
Awesome, thanks
I loved your reaction.😀New subscriber here for more Angelina.😀
Welcome!! Thank you
This is by far the best reaction to this sensational performance I have seen and heard. And I probably seen over 500 reactions to this one :D We also learn a lot from your knowledge in Jazz music. Respect!
Wow...thanks so much!!
I have followed Angelina for the past ten years, everything that I can find, and I have not heard her do any scat. And I am grateful for that.
Wow. Curious...why are you grateful for it? I feel like she would SLAY it. (Side note: not being critical..I value your opinion!)
@@A-AronReacts This is Angelina's cover of Billie Jean. You''ll hear some scatting that tastefully serves the musicality of her rendition: ruclips.net/video/xp67k9wk2Mw/видео.html
@@A-AronReacts I agree, A-Aron, Angelina slays everything. I just personally do not care for scat. It was an off-the-cuff remark, and I might love scat if she ventures there. 😅
@@mikehaun5690lmao...."Most critical scat hater raises $20 million for a scat school after hearing Angelina Jordan scat for the first time"
@@AaronHillyer So true. 🤣❤
With his second visitation to Angelina .....he knew he was smitten ! Little did he know that one day he would be standing next to her for a photograph !
Great reaction! Yes, you are picking up on the things that make young Angelina so amazing and special. At around this age, she was really heavily influenced by old style Jazz and Billie Holiday being a huge influence on her back then. The legendary names you mentioned in this video are some of her early influences too. You are also correct about her being involved with the arrangements of the songs she does. That piece of paper that she hands over to the gentleman at the beginning of this video? Those were her notes of what she wanted from the musicians and the music. She's crazy good here at 9, but as she has gotten older, her power and control is even better and she's only 18. This young lady is one of the best singers I have ever heard!
Yeah that's what blew me away...this maturity AT NINE was like a 20 year veteran (meaning someone like 30-40 years old). I'm suuuuper stoked to explore her. Thank you
Thanks for one of the best reactions to this masterpiece from Angelina I've ever watched. I look forward to your next Angelina reaction.
wow, amazing. Thanks so much!
Angelina has acknowledged that TWO of her biggest musical influences were #1 - Billie Holiaday and #2 - Amy Winehouse. I remember another reactor saying that there were THREE females who changed Jazz in their own times. They were 1. Billie Holladay 2. Amy Winehouse and 3. Angelina Jordan ! You should check out Angelina's jazzy version of Michael Jacksons - Billie Jean ! She took an iconic pop hit and turned it into a jazz classic ! That's why one of A. J's. many nicknames is " The Queen of Jazz".
Thanks. It's on my list and will definitely get to it.
Yes. 'Holy Cow!' pretty much encapsulates the wonder that is Angelina. 😊
The part where you thought she blinked, I noticed that she stares you in the eye as she warns you to LOOK OUT!
Winked.. I think she did.
Thank you!
I want to watch it on slow mo or frame by frame....I think she might have too
@@A-AronReacts just rewatched and yes, at 17' 55" into your video she winks...
When Angelina Jordan was 7, she auditioned for Norway's Got Talent with the Billie Holiday classic "Gloomy Sunday". No joke!
Yep, it's literally my next AJ reaction....thanks!
I think Angelina put a speld on everyone that hear her!😄