A very nice reaction! I had a small contribution to this video James Thiel put together. To see the whole finished product is really amazing! Very informative and insightful and in ways, emotional. Narges Mohammadi deserves the prize but also deserves to be freed. Angelina's performance of this song was simply just amazing. Appreciate your reaction to this!
Thank you so much Charlie. You honored a view of a moment of importance for every person in this video. This tribute was so special and Angelina's performance so heart felt.
Well done Charlie. To me, this is one of Angelina's most emotional performances & those high notes at the end are some of the most beautiful sounds I've ever heard. Thanks so much!
Thank you, Charlie, for what is absolutely one of the best reactions to this performance that I have had the privilege to view. One of Angelina’s most outstanding gifts (and one which she has demonstrated since early childhood) is her otherworldly ability, completely unmatched by any other artist extant, to extract, and to deliver to her audience, every shred of emotion associated with every song she sings. For many of her songs, not knowing the background or context of her performance would therefore result in an incomplete appreciation of that performance. There is no way, for example, that her transcendent performance of Nico Cartosio's "Song for A" could be fully appreciated without knowing the background story. I must admit that I get somewhat irritated by reactors who just “dive right in”, without bothering to take the little bit of time needed to understand what they are reacting to. This is particularly important with this performance, to appreciate the full impact of the gentle, reverend, utterly beautiful way she chose to present it. Kudos also to the brilliant James Thiel for creating this poignant and beautifully constructed synopsis. This was one of her most magnificent performances ever.
Wonderful reaction Charlie. And thank you for reading out loud. The screen is small enough it's often hard to see the words. It's not mentioned in the video, but Angelina was also 17 at the time of this performance.
Your reaction couldn't be better.An interesting video with some of the highlights in Angelina's Life.I never get tired of listening to every song she has covered since she was six,and her originals.Amazing.Greetings from Spain💕
I am SOOOO happy you were suggested to Watch the video I created to help set up / provide important context for Angelina's Nobel Peace Prize Tribute; for this performance in Particular, CONTEXT IS EVERYTHING, and I am so glad that you and you viewers are getting more of the full story. Thank you, 😇Jim
Jim, it's amazing the amount of time and effort you put into this to give this performance the context it deserves, I wish more reactors would see it, because even though the performance in itself is absolutely amazing, the context makes it so much more than just a performance. Thank you! ⭐️
Thanks for a wonderful reaction. I'd never seen this long version with all the background of Angelina's aspiration and Narges Mohammadi's sacrifice described so fully. Made me cry yet again, hearing Angelina's sensitive and delicate rendering of a classic, giving it new meaning. I hope Narges has been able to hear this, though I doubt it. It's a brutal regime. People like Mohammadi must stand up against it, though they will be punished for doing so. Hers is an awe-inspiring sacrifice, and Angelina's tribute to it is beyond touching. Peace.
It is too bad that more reactors don't know about this video. I knew that the context was SUPER important - there is a story to be told for Narges and for Angelina and family, so that is what I tried to do. If only more reactors were to know about it. Another of my videos you may like is "Whitney Houston Influence" on my channel. It tells a bit of the story of Whitney's importance to Angelina and it "tells a story" much like this "Story" does and it is the video I am most proud of, with this video being #2. Do take a look should you be interested and do leave a comment. The full title is : "Angelina Jordan WHITNEY HOUSTON INFLUENCE - I HAVE NOTHING - PORTSMOUTH & ' The ANGELINETTES Choir '" Thanks, 😇Jim
@@summaEngineer I'll be sure to take a look! Thanks so much for all you do in making these wonderful Angelina videos. They're so full of information and music, so rich and fascinating. ~ Rachel
Charlie, thank very much for this reaction. I greatly enjoyed it. Thanks to James Thiel for his beautiful video, providing all the proper details of this remarkable performance. FREE Narges Mohammadi NOW.
Hi Charlie! Thank you SO much for this reaction to this AMAZING video! BTW I’m ADHD too! Love your channel Charlie! Peace and Blessings to you and your family from Australia.
I just want to be different from all the comments already posted LOL. After all this and what you watched, imagine Angelina herself having haters on her posts on social media. I just don't understand how you can try to hurt someone so pure and loving towards fans and the world. She is an inspiration to all... especially upcoming singers. Wonderful reaction, knowing the backstory makes this double the more enjoyable and emotional.
The orchestra KORK (Norwegian radio orchestra of fame) was happy to work once again with their National Treasure. Angelina is something like a hero for the people of Norway and a living role model for many. Keep true to yourself, work hard and focused and your dream might come true. Charlie, THANK YOU for this reaction. Elmar from Germany
If you are lucky enough to watch any of the videos of Angelina interacting with any of her family, especially her grandmother, you will quickly see the connection between those two--the love is palpable, a beautiful thing to behold. For me, this was the most beautiful performance of Angelina's career, and its just beginning. Our beautiful angel has come of age. This will be a magical year for Angelina. A story-teller supreme, gifted with a voice like none other. If only the rest of the world would hit pause and take a moment to listen to this young lady sing. Nourishment for the soul, in a very beautiful package.
Hi Charlie. What a lovely reaction, and what an amazing story. And that voice - so versatile, I heard Doris Day in one small section. Astonishing in such a young person. Somewhere over the rainbow showed a touch of Judy Garland yet she made it her own. And I'm so glad you do read the words because I have no Internet so watch on my mobile - it's a small screen so sometimes words are too small to discern. E❤
One of the best reactions to this piece. Her dream realized, for the second time. Singing this classic as if she is Narges Mohammadi singing to her children while in prison. Stunning, literally stunning, gobsmacked. Yes, the context of this performance adds a whole other layer of understanding and appreciation.
Her voice is extraordinarily exceptional for her age. There is an old soul in that young lady. This song is so poignant. The parts that she sung breathy were gorgeous too. How moving to see someone's dream from their early years come to pass and be recognized for their talent!
Thank you for paying attention to the captions. Angelina's voice is so captivating, that they are easily missed. James Thiel's introduction to the concert adds context and explains the significance of this performance as it relates to the story behind the award. For more information you can read the 2023 Nonel Peace Prize Committee's press release.
Thank you for your excellent reaction to this video. For me it was the most sensitive and thoughtful reaction to this video. Your remarks weigh more than some of the reactors of this video that emphasize more on her singing .
Wonderful reaction, thanks Charlie. You freeze ... endlessly listening to her wonderful voice and admiring her fantastic musical sensitivity, even the simplest song that passes through her hands becomes fantastic. She is simply unique and with a wonderful melodic perception. This interpretation (isn't a cover for me) is curative for the your soul and the soft background accompaniment of the piano and cello give her a beautiful silky backdrop.💛🧡❤
Mr. Charlie Smith, "Thank you so much for your reaction to Angelina at such an emotional period of time in her life. You presented the video masterfully and I absolutely loved how you paused each time to read the messages on the screen to us. I could listen to you all day. You have a wonderful voice." Narges Mohammadi's decision of what to do in regards to her commitment to serving her cause or rejoining her family was something we could never consider unless we, ourselves, were in a similar situation. She reminded her family of how much she cared about the issues she stood for and could never agree to the conditions the Iranian government presented to her. Thus, she remains in prison. Another complication was that Narges stated, if released from prison, she has no intention of ever leaving Iran (her family has been living in France). The last we had heard she was on a hunger strike. We pray she is okay and wish, somehow, a compromise of sorts can be achieved so that she can be released. The Nobel Peace Prize Award committee should be congratulated for honoring Narges Mohammadi and her efforts in behalf of the women of Iran. Her two children sat right in front of Angelina when she performed at the Ceremony and although Angelina was nervous she would begin to cry during the performance, instead she performed brilliantly and her emotional delivery touched everyone deeply. Charlie, I believe there are moments when the you tube people 'look the other way' when it is obvious to them it would be a sin to interrupt such a performance. I know you took a risk but the choice you took was the right one and I and may I speak for all of us, we greatly appreciate what you did and your overall reaction to the entire event. By the way, did Angelina look like a living Angel to you? Vocally and artistically she is supreme but what sets her apart is the genuine soulfulness in her voice. It is not something which has been manufactured or learned how to do. It is real, very real and we feel it in our hearts.
Thabk you for your comment. Unfortunately that's not how youtube works. The copyright scouting system is automated. There are no people giving things a pass. Even if there were they wouldn't be allowed to knowingly break copyright law because of subjective sentimentality. It just doesn't work like that. Thanks for watching
Nice reaction, thanks Charlie. The ability this girl has to captivate and move the people who listen to her is absolutely incredible, as is her sensitivity in choosing and interpreting the song for this ceremony.This performance of her is fascinating and wonderfully intimate, she reinterpreted this legendary song and adapted it perfectly to the emotion of the homage to the painful story of Narges Mohammadi! I was moved to see and hear Angelina singing in such an incredibly mature and charming way 7 years after the last time and in the same studio and certainly also with some of the musicians who accompanied her as a child, when she took her first steps towards his musical future. Here Angelina was simply fantastic and wonderfully "unchained", probably the only singer who at only 17 years old has already sung on 2 different occasions at the celebrations of Nobel Prizes.💛🧡❤
That was beautifully done Charlie, much appreciation to you for taking your time with this wonderful video created by James Theil. Angelina showing who she is, class and eloquence combined with the most beautiful voice on the planet done with such care and respect. Thanks Charlie, stay well. 🥰🥰
But Angelina herself said first-thing after the tribute performance that she doesn't want you to CRY . . . 😉 I put that part of Angelina speaking immediately following her Tribute because I knew a good number of viewers would be teary eyed at that point. And of course, no one expects Angelina to just start speaking to US at the end. 😁😆 😇Jim
That is true. And also the word is that Angelina arranged the vocal portion of the song. The orchestra arranged the instrumentals possibly with some input from Angelina.
The song she’s singing in the beginning I’ll be there; Although she had a cold she would not cancel as this was one of her many concerts for Charity. In less then 10 years Angelina has donated 21 Million Dollars to the children in need . Yes her music is not only amazing but also changing the world
Hello, Charlie 🙂 I think this is one of the absolute best reactions to this video I have seen. I really appreciate the fact that you took the time to read all the information, as it helps putting it all into context. So thank you so much for that👍 Much love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥
I believe she performed subtle due to the soberness of the occasion. Belting would have put the focus on her and not the occasion. She is truly a humble Genius.
Thank you SO, so much for reacting to this long version of “Unchained Melody” containing the all important context and significance of the performance. I really appreciated the fact that you took the time to read all of the background information. For me as well, it allowed this important story to sink in and resonate within me. *Narges Mohammadi* deserves the attention and our prayers and good thoughts for her immediate release from prison. Thank you James Thiel for producing this masterpiece and coupling your well researched information with one of Angelina’s most beautiful and important performances. 💛💛🫶💛💛🎶👣 😉🥰
Your welcome, Peter. Hopefully I will have subjects with such a story that can be told in the future. I am sure there are plenty that could be told Now, but it takes some inspiration sometimes for them to present themselves; others - like this one - obviously needed to be told. 😇Jim
Jordan is pure genius when it comes to making the listener FEEL the lyrics of the song she’s performing. Singing doesn’t adequately describe what she does to a musical piece when she decides to express herself as a songstress. She is simply one of a kind!
I understand the importance of such a decision. For me personally, the choice I would make over my family is that of my faith. Hopefully, I will never have to choose, and they will be of the same faith as me.
Angelina inspires me to do what I can to help make the world a better place, so I am asking all angels and others to spread the story of Narges Mohammadi. Angelina was recorded here in December 2023 at the Nobel Peace prize ceremony in Oslo Norway, performing this beautiful version of Unchained Melody. She paid tribute to Narges, who is currently on a hunger strike while imprisoned in Iran, for being an activist for women's rights. Her two twin children, who are 17, spoke on her behalf at this event. The more people who are aware and call for change, the more likely the leaders of Iran will set her free. Acts of kindness are inspirational, as Angelina always reminds us. We angels, and all others must honor Angelina, and those who represent our values, by doing all we can to help, and be kind to others. Even the smallest gestures can make a difference. Thank you for providing artist links to the official channel and video in your description, and encouraging your viewers to use those links as you do for your own channel.That will help ensure her success and her goal of spreading peace and love to the world.
Thank you Charlie, very nice reaction, and I really do think the context makes it so much more than just a performance, it becomes more of a story, and seeing you trying to grasp the essence of the struggle ms Mohammadir is facing, well that makes it so much more than "just a performance" and "just" a reaction, wouldn't you say? This is one of Angelina's strongest performances in my opinion. Thanks again!
what a wonderful way to highlight the recipients and their works and causes. i was a little shocked by nobel's background. good reaction..........i can't read and listen at the same time either.
Months ago a reactor noted that Angelina sang this in a wonderfully feminine way.... Different from the GOLD standard of the Righteous Bros. who blasted it in more of a aggressive masculine way.... very, very interesting observation.
Thank you for your reaction! All the additions to this were interesting...but, one IMPORTANT comment made by the hostess who introduced Angelina, was cut out!! 😟😟😢😢 She addressed "INTERNATIONAL STAR Angelina Jordan...." those two words are so special because they underscore the maturation of her voice, performances and rise to "STAR"...she has said many times in her early interviews, she wanted to be a "STAR"...I recommend also, you view "10 Years in the Making, Angelina Jordan" video on her channels, a mini documentary produced by her mom, Sara Astar (this is not a request for a reaction video, but for your enjoyment) She dropped her first single (cover) titled "If I Was A Boy" (a cover of a Beyonce song from a while back) that will most certainly blow your mind...most recent release. See you on the flipside??? PEACE!!!
This was unintentional and I actually try and avoid doing this at all costs. For reactors it's not about respect. If we let it run uninterrupted then our video becomes a substitute for the original work and violates copyright law and the terms of 'fair use'. Just so you know why we have to do that
I've seen hundreds of the videos Of Angelina Out there on RUclips. I have never seen this particular video.. Thank you so very much for reacting to it.
This is Angelina Jordan the most extraordinary storyteller in my lifetime. Unchained Melody Nobel Peace Prize Dec. 2023 Unchained Melody (AJ, at the age of 17 performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony December 2023 in Oslo, Norway) I watched as Angelina Jordan stepped onto the stage, her presence commanding attention. The room hushed, anticipation hanging in the air like a delicate thread. She stood there, a young girl with an old soul, ready to weave magic with her voice. As the first notes of "Unchained Melody" filled the room, time seemed to slow. Angelina's voice wrapped around each word, infusing them with a depth that transcended mere lyrics. It was as though the song had been written for her, and her alone. The audience held its breath as she sang. Her voice soared, reaching heights that touched the heavens. The pain and longing in her eyes mirrored the emotions in the song-the heartache, the yearning. It was more than a performance; it was a revelation. The chorus came, and Angelina's voice swelled, filling every corner of the room. " Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered, hungered for your touch," she sang, and suddenly, we all felt the real meaning of the words. The magic in her performance was like nothing we had ever experienced in our lives. The lyrics came alive and had meaning as they flowed through us. In that moment, Angelina Jordan became a vessel for something greater-an embodiment of love itself. Her voice carried us beyond our own pain and loneliness. We felt connected-to her, to each other, to something intangible yet profound. As she held that final note, time snapped back into place. The applause erupted-a thunderous acknowledgment of what we had just witnessed. But it wasn't just applause; it was gratitude-for allowing us to glimpse love and longing through Angelina's eyes. And so, we stood there, hearts full, tears in our eyes. Angelina Jordan had given us something rare-a reminder that love exists even in our brokenness. And for those few minutes, we believed it with every fiber of our being.
beautiful version. you mentioned marc martel in relation to queen's behemian rhapsody. in my book it goes 1. freddie 2. dan vasc 3. marc martel. but, marc has the distinct advantage of having a jaw that seems physically similar to freddie. would love to hear your reaction to marc's cover of either "love of my life" or "somebody to love" or "the show must go on" where it is really prominent. i am really enjoying your channel since finding you.
James Thiel did an outstanding job putting this together! Nobel Peace Prize is presented in Oslo, Norway and the others I believe are presented in Stockholm, Sweden. She is so talented there is a behind the scenes video of her working with the director of KORK (Norwegian Radio Orchestra) and a pianist doing the arrangement for this performance. ruclips.net/video/P_cTGSaBVJo/видео.htmlsi=0uE48FOz9QB15QyI She crushed the ending! They kept this rendition subdued because of the occasion. Angelina and KORK just did a magnificent rendition of Unchained Melody! The perfect song for Narges Mohammadi Nobel Peace Prize! Third time with KORK, she did Back to Black and Summertime when she was 10! Has been invited twice to Nobel Peace Prize, previously appeared when she was eight! Narges is in jail for leading the fight for women’s rights in Iran! And let’s not forget Angelina’s Iranian heritage and Oslo is her hometown! At the end Angelina puts her hand over her heart acknowledging Narges children who were on stage and happen to be Angelina’s age and are living in exile in France! Would recommend her new unreleased original song: Princess of Ruins! Angelina debuted the song at her recent Las Vegas, Nevada concert, she tells the story why she performs barefoot on stage! Angelina stated “It is part of her identity and she will always perform barefoot.” Princess Of Ruins: ruclips.net/video/jbjzHYJuDjQ/видео.htmlsi=k-uMgT04l79gsUHJ Angelina and Toby Gad just released If I Were A Boy on the 31st of May ruclips.net/video/eJr-BfUQ2jE/видео.htmlsi=kxRCMWOS4VLbPlKW They will be releasing a new original in the next few months called Bad Valentine!
❤️❤️❤️❤️👣 Angelina, as a person, is kindhearted, charitable, and very humble. She is both fearless and humble. A beautiful enigma. As strange as it is to say, she is this 65 year old man's hero. So strange for a 65 year lod man in the US to have as one of his main heroes an 18 year old girl from Norway, but there it is nonetheless. One of her self described goals in life is to spread love and hope through her music. Even though she is in many ways still childish, the plain truth is that I admire and respect her more than almost anyone else I can think of.
Hi Charlie 👋 This is a video from JAMES THIEL (for friends Jim) OUR GREATEST ANGELINA ANGEL😇 SUPPORTER IN OUR AJ Angels 😇 Family! This is an Amazing! Brilliant! Stunning! Heartwarming ❤️🔥💖❤️ and Soul 💫✨️💫 Touching Tribut from Angelina ! Angelina sings 😲 Unchained Melody a little Elvis 🎸🕺 and RB and her own version! at the Nobel Peace Prize on December 11, 2023 in Oslo!! She flies 🛩 from Los Angeles to Oslo! Freedom for Argens Mohamadis Peace Prize 2023 Iranian (women's activist!! )By the way, AJ Grandma Merry is 🇮🇷 Iranian😊! Angelina sings Unchained Melody🙏 classy,silky,warm🔥soft,emotional❤️🔥other melismas, runs, 😲! Stunning! unbelievable! heartwarming ❤️🔥and Soul ✨️ touching! And Angelina looks like a goddess👸with the white dress! Our angel 😇 is incredible! and her high notes 😲 world class😊! Thanks for sharing this video👍great emotional reaction and comments Charlie as always my fellow AJ Angel 😇 👍👌👏! Love 💖 and peace ✌ ☮️ and kindness 😀 from Switzerland 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭 👋🙋♂️😇👣👸😯🎙🎺🎷🎸 🎹 ❤️🔥 ❤️🔥💥🌍🌹💎! Spread Love 💖 all Day 😀! Thank you a thousand times for the support, my fellow angel 😇 from Angelina!! our jazz queen👸 and angel 😇!! on her two You Tube channels 🙏 She deserves it a thousand times over 😀! A day without Angelina, our angel 😇, voice 😲 and emotions ❤️🔥❤️🔥 is a lost music 🎶 day 🤪 for me! A day without healing therapy for the soul 🌟✨️ and the heart ♥️! My Queen 👸🎙😲 and beauty 💃 of my music 🎶 world 🌍 in my life 😊!
AJ has performed with the KORK Orchestra on many occasions. Angelina Jordan's collaborations with the KORK Orchestra have showcased her remarkable talent and leadership in music. Her hands-on approach in co-arranging performances with the orchestra leader and her insistence on being in charge reflect her dedication to her art. The public rehearsals offer a transparent view into the creative process, highlighting the meticulous work that goes into each performance. Jordan's commitment to perfect pitch is crucial, as it ensures the highest quality of musical experience, especially for those with a keen sense of hearing who can detect even the slightest distortion. Her ability to lead and shape the music, rather than follow, speaks volumes about her influence and control in the realm of musical performance.
😇🌺Angelina has performed twice at the Nobel "Peace" Prize award ceremony, held in Norway…at 8, and now at 17 ! (The other 4 Nobel Prizes are awarded in Sweden.) Angelina Jordan is the only Artist ever asked Pop to perform Twice at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. All the other performers were Iranian (She was invited because her grandmother is a famous Iranian artist) showing solidarity, with Narges Mohammadi, the jailed Iranian woman’s rights advocate. The second song she performed was her original, "Love Don't Let Me Go" ruclips.net/video/AE3ygndTBdY/видео.htmlsi=nCf5ou3MiVgec6Wt And ruclips.net/video/MpKEnvPw5pA/видео.htmlsi=jX6Hdt6LIlatoxLX
Awright geezer? - Just letting you know I'm a Brit too lol! Found your channel today and am well impressed by your enthusiasm and technical chops. Subbed. On perusing your channel, I see you have not reacted to any Nightwish yet. Time you corrected this failing and heard the magnificent voice of our Valkyrie Goddess Floor Jansen ("Yansen"). My recommendation for first listen would be (must be) Ghost Love Score live from Wacken ("Vah-ken") 2013: ruclips.net/video/JYjIlHWBAVo/видео.html.
A very nice reaction! I had a small contribution to this video James Thiel put together. To see the whole finished product is really amazing! Very informative and insightful and in ways, emotional. Narges Mohammadi deserves the prize but also deserves to be freed. Angelina's performance of this song was simply just amazing. Appreciate your reaction to this!
Thank you so much Charlie. You honored a view of a moment of importance for every person in this video. This tribute was so special and Angelina's performance so heart felt.
Well done Charlie. To me, this is one of Angelina's most emotional performances & those high notes at the end are some of the most beautiful sounds I've ever heard. Thanks so much!
Thank you, Charlie, for what is absolutely one of the best reactions to this performance that I have had the privilege to view. One of Angelina’s most outstanding gifts (and one which she has demonstrated since early childhood) is her otherworldly ability, completely unmatched by any other artist extant, to extract, and to deliver to her audience, every shred of emotion associated with every song she sings. For many of her songs, not knowing the background or context of her performance would therefore result in an incomplete appreciation of that performance. There is no way, for example, that her transcendent performance of Nico Cartosio's "Song for A" could be fully appreciated without knowing the background story. I must admit that I get somewhat irritated by reactors who just “dive right in”, without bothering to take the little bit of time needed to understand what they are reacting to. This is particularly important with this performance, to appreciate the full impact of the gentle, reverend, utterly beautiful way she chose to present it. Kudos also to the brilliant James Thiel for creating this poignant and beautifully constructed synopsis. This was one of her most magnificent performances ever.
Great reaction, Charlie. Thanks for taking the time to react through this entire retrospective!
Wonderful reaction Charlie. And thank you for reading out loud. The screen is small enough it's often hard to see the words. It's not mentioned in the video, but Angelina was also 17 at the time of this performance.
Thank you for your wonderful reaction ❤ This is breathtaking beautiful ❤🌹 Ann from Norway
Your reaction couldn't be better.An interesting video with some of the highlights in Angelina's Life.I never get tired of listening to every song she has covered since she was six,and her originals.Amazing.Greetings from Spain💕
I am SOOOO happy you were suggested to Watch the video I created to help set up / provide important context for Angelina's Nobel Peace Prize Tribute; for this performance in Particular, CONTEXT IS EVERYTHING, and I am so glad that you and you viewers are getting more of the full story. Thank you, 😇Jim
Jim, you've done as much as anyone to present AJ in a way that really represents her talent and her character. Thank you!
totally agree, the context is everything here
It's a wonderful video. Thank you for it 😁
It's a wonderful video. Thank you for it 😁
Jim, it's amazing the amount of time and effort you put into this to give this performance the context it deserves, I wish more reactors would see it, because even though the performance in itself is absolutely amazing, the context makes it so much more than just a performance. Thank you! ⭐️
Thanks for a wonderful reaction. I'd never seen this long version with all the background of Angelina's aspiration and Narges Mohammadi's sacrifice described so fully. Made me cry yet again, hearing Angelina's sensitive and delicate rendering of a classic, giving it new meaning. I hope Narges has been able to hear this, though I doubt it. It's a brutal regime. People like Mohammadi must stand up against it, though they will be punished for doing so. Hers is an awe-inspiring sacrifice, and Angelina's tribute to it is beyond touching. Peace.
It is too bad that more reactors don't know about this video. I knew that the context was SUPER important - there is a story to be told for Narges and for Angelina and family, so that is what I tried to do. If only more reactors were to know about it. Another of my videos you may like is "Whitney Houston Influence" on my channel. It tells a bit of the story of Whitney's importance to Angelina and it "tells a story" much like this "Story" does and it is the video I am most proud of, with this video being #2. Do take a look should you be interested and do leave a comment. The full title is :
"Angelina Jordan WHITNEY HOUSTON INFLUENCE - I HAVE NOTHING - PORTSMOUTH & ' The ANGELINETTES Choir '" Thanks, 😇Jim
@@summaEngineer I'll be sure to take a look! Thanks so much for all you do in making these wonderful Angelina videos. They're so full of information and music, so rich and fascinating.
~ Rachel
Charlie, thank very much for this reaction. I greatly enjoyed it. Thanks to James Thiel for his beautiful video, providing all the proper details of this remarkable performance. FREE Narges Mohammadi NOW.
Hi Charlie! Thank you SO much for this reaction to this AMAZING video! BTW I’m ADHD too! Love your channel Charlie! Peace and Blessings to you and your family from Australia.
I just want to be different from all the comments already posted LOL. After all this and what you watched, imagine Angelina herself having haters on her posts on social media. I just don't understand how you can try to hurt someone so pure and loving towards fans and the world. She is an inspiration to all... especially upcoming singers. Wonderful reaction, knowing the backstory makes this double the more enjoyable and emotional.
The orchestra KORK (Norwegian radio orchestra of fame) was happy to work once again with their National Treasure. Angelina is something like a hero for the people of Norway and a living role model for many. Keep true to yourself, work hard and focused and your dream might come true.
Charlie, THANK YOU for this reaction.
Elmar from Germany
You deserve a subscription just for your attention and enthusiasm for this video alone ❤
If you are lucky enough to watch any of the videos of Angelina interacting with any of her family, especially her grandmother, you will quickly see the connection between those two--the love is palpable, a beautiful thing to behold. For me, this was the most beautiful performance of Angelina's career, and its just beginning. Our beautiful angel has come of age. This will be a magical year for Angelina. A story-teller supreme, gifted with a voice like none other. If only the rest of the world would hit pause and take a moment to listen to this young lady sing. Nourishment for the soul, in a very beautiful package.
Hi Charlie. What a lovely reaction, and what an amazing story. And that voice - so versatile, I heard Doris Day in one small section. Astonishing in such a young person. Somewhere over the rainbow showed a touch of Judy Garland yet she made it her own. And I'm so glad you do read the words because I have no Internet so watch on my mobile - it's a small screen so sometimes words are too small to discern. E❤
One of the best reactions to this piece. Her dream realized, for the second time. Singing this classic as if she is Narges Mohammadi singing to her children while in prison. Stunning, literally stunning, gobsmacked. Yes, the context of this performance adds a whole other layer of understanding and appreciation.
Her voice is extraordinarily exceptional for her age. There is an old soul in that young lady.
This song is so poignant. The parts that she sung breathy were gorgeous too. How moving to see someone's dream from their early years come to pass and be recognized for their talent!
Thank you, Charlie! This video captures well why so many of us admire Angelina. 🤩👣🔥🧡🙌❣️
Thank you for paying attention to the captions. Angelina's voice is so captivating, that they are easily missed. James Thiel's introduction to the concert adds context and explains the significance of this performance as it relates to the story behind the award. For more information you can read the 2023 Nonel Peace Prize Committee's press release.
Thank you for your excellent reaction to this video. For me it was the most sensitive and thoughtful reaction to this video. Your remarks weigh more than some of the reactors of this video that emphasize more on her singing .
Wonderful reaction, thanks Charlie. You freeze ... endlessly listening to her wonderful voice and admiring her fantastic musical sensitivity, even the simplest song that passes through her hands becomes fantastic. She is simply unique and with a wonderful melodic perception. This interpretation (isn't a cover for me) is curative for the your soul and the soft background accompaniment of the piano and cello give her a beautiful silky backdrop.💛🧡❤
Mr. Charlie Smith, "Thank you so much for your reaction to Angelina at such an emotional period of time in her life. You presented the video masterfully and I absolutely loved how you paused each time to read the messages on the screen to us. I could listen to you all day. You have a wonderful voice."
Narges Mohammadi's decision of what to do in regards to her commitment to serving her cause or rejoining her family was something we could never consider unless we, ourselves, were in a similar situation. She reminded her family of how much she cared about the issues she stood for and could never agree to the conditions the Iranian government presented to her. Thus, she remains in prison. Another complication was that Narges stated, if released from prison, she has no intention of ever leaving Iran (her family has been living in France). The last we had heard she was on a hunger strike. We pray she is okay and wish, somehow, a compromise of sorts can be achieved so that she can be released. The Nobel Peace Prize Award committee should be congratulated for honoring Narges Mohammadi and her efforts in behalf of the women of Iran. Her two children sat right in front of Angelina when she performed at the Ceremony and although Angelina was nervous she would begin to cry during the performance, instead she performed brilliantly and her emotional delivery touched everyone deeply.
Charlie, I believe there are moments when the you tube people 'look the other way' when it is obvious to them it would be a sin to interrupt such a performance. I know you took a risk but the choice you took was the right one and I and may I speak for all of us, we greatly appreciate what you did and your overall reaction to the entire event. By the way, did Angelina look like a living Angel to you? Vocally and artistically she is supreme but what sets her apart is the genuine soulfulness in her voice. It is not something which has been manufactured or learned how to do. It is real, very real and we feel it in our hearts.
Thabk you for your comment.
Unfortunately that's not how youtube works. The copyright scouting system is automated. There are no people giving things a pass. Even if there were they wouldn't be allowed to knowingly break copyright law because of subjective sentimentality. It just doesn't work like that.
Thanks for watching
Luckily the automated system isn't perfect so some slip through the net. Luckily this was the case for this video haha
Nice reaction, thanks Charlie. The ability this girl has to captivate and move the people who listen to her is absolutely incredible, as is her sensitivity in choosing and interpreting the song for this ceremony.This performance of her is fascinating and wonderfully intimate, she reinterpreted this legendary song and adapted it perfectly to the emotion of the homage to the painful story of Narges Mohammadi! I was moved to see and hear Angelina singing in such an incredibly mature and charming way 7 years after the last time and in the same studio and certainly also with some of the musicians who accompanied her as a child, when she took her first steps towards his musical future. Here Angelina was simply fantastic and wonderfully "unchained", probably the only singer who at only 17 years old has already sung on 2 different occasions at the celebrations of Nobel Prizes.💛🧡❤
That was beautifully done Charlie, much appreciation to you for taking your time with this wonderful video created by James Theil. Angelina showing who she is, class and eloquence combined with the most beautiful voice on the planet done with such care and respect. Thanks Charlie, stay well. 🥰🥰
This performance brings me to tears EVERY SINGLE TIME. Thank you.
But Angelina herself said first-thing after the tribute performance that she doesn't want you to CRY . . . 😉 I put that part of Angelina speaking immediately following her Tribute because I knew a good number of viewers would be teary eyed at that point. And of course, no one expects Angelina to just start speaking to US at the end. 😁😆 😇Jim
I'm not sure if it was mentioned, but Angelina was the one who made the choice to sing this song.
That is true. And also the word is that Angelina arranged the vocal portion of the song. The orchestra arranged the instrumentals possibly with some input from Angelina.
@@ronraskind Absolutely she had input. There is video of a discussion and her input was accepted.
The song she’s singing in the beginning I’ll be there; Although she had a cold she would not cancel as this was one of her many concerts for Charity. In less then 10 years Angelina has donated 21 Million Dollars to the children in need . Yes her music is not only amazing but also changing the world
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Hello, Charlie 🙂 I think this is one of the absolute best reactions to this video I have seen. I really appreciate the fact that you took the time to read all the information, as it helps putting it all into context. So thank you so much for that👍 Much love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥
I believe she performed subtle due to the soberness of the occasion.
Belting would have put the focus on her and not the occasion.
She is truly a humble Genius.
Thank you SO, so much for reacting to this long version of “Unchained Melody” containing the all important context and significance of the performance. I really appreciated the fact that you took the time to read all of the background information. For me as well, it allowed this important story to sink in and resonate within me.
*Narges Mohammadi* deserves the attention and our prayers and good thoughts for her immediate release from prison.
Thank you James Thiel for producing this masterpiece and coupling your well researched information with one of Angelina’s most beautiful and important performances. 💛💛🫶💛💛🎶👣
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Your welcome, Peter. Hopefully I will have subjects with such a story that can be told in the future. I am sure there are plenty that could be told Now, but it takes some inspiration sometimes for them to present themselves; others - like this one - obviously needed to be told. 😇Jim
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Your kids are lucky that you are with them and dont have to make a choice like Mohammadi 💖 Loved this, thanks so much for sharing! 🌹
I did! Cry! Angelina is a gift from God to the WORLD!!!
Jordan is pure genius when it comes to making the listener FEEL the lyrics of the song she’s performing. Singing doesn’t adequately describe what she does to a musical piece when she decides to express herself as a songstress. She is simply one of a kind!
I understand the importance of such a decision. For me personally, the choice I would make over my family is that of my faith. Hopefully, I will never have to choose, and they will be of the same faith as me.
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Great heartfelt Charlie!
Angelina inspires me to do what I can to help make the world a better place, so I am asking all angels and others to spread the story of Narges Mohammadi. Angelina was recorded here in December 2023 at the Nobel Peace prize ceremony in Oslo Norway, performing this beautiful version of Unchained Melody. She paid tribute to Narges, who is currently on a hunger strike while imprisoned in Iran, for being an activist for women's rights. Her two twin children, who are 17, spoke on her behalf at this event. The more people who are aware and call for change, the more likely the leaders of Iran will set her free. Acts of kindness are inspirational, as Angelina always reminds us. We angels, and all others must honor Angelina, and those who represent our values, by doing all we can to help, and be kind to others. Even the smallest gestures can make a difference.
Thank you for providing artist links to the official channel and video in your description, and encouraging your viewers to use those links as you do for your own channel.That will help ensure her success and her goal of spreading peace and love to the world.
SUPER SUPER REACTION to an AMAZING lady.
Great reaction! 👍
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Awesome reaction thank you wild bill
Thank you Charlie, very nice reaction, and I really do think the context makes it so much more than just a performance, it becomes more of a story, and seeing you trying to grasp the essence of the struggle ms Mohammadir is facing, well that makes it so much more than "just a performance" and "just" a reaction, wouldn't you say? This is one of Angelina's strongest performances in my opinion. Thanks again!
Once again Angelina sprinkled her angel dust on a cover and took ownership of it.
what a wonderful way to highlight the recipients and their works and causes. i was a little shocked by nobel's background. good reaction..........i can't read and listen at the same time either.
Great reaction.awesome job
Really enjoyed your reaction thumbs up to you 👍
Thank you for your excellent review of this video. I hadn't seen it before...very touching.
A Real Angel on Earth.
Months ago a reactor noted that Angelina sang this in a wonderfully feminine way.... Different from the GOLD standard of the Righteous Bros. who blasted it in more of a aggressive masculine way.... very, very interesting observation.
Thank you for your reaction! All the additions to this were interesting...but, one IMPORTANT comment made by the hostess who introduced Angelina, was cut out!! 😟😟😢😢 She addressed "INTERNATIONAL STAR Angelina Jordan...." those two words are so special because they underscore the maturation of her voice, performances and rise to "STAR"...she has said many times in her early interviews, she wanted to be a "STAR"...I recommend also, you view "10 Years in the Making, Angelina Jordan" video on her channels, a mini documentary produced by her mom, Sara Astar (this is not a request for a reaction video, but for your enjoyment) She dropped her first single (cover) titled "If I Was A Boy" (a cover of a Beyonce song from a while back) that will most certainly blow your mind...most recent release. See you on the flipside??? PEACE!!!
It may have been mentioned before, but I read somewhere that AJ is the only performer to sing at two Nobel Peace Prize events.
The first performer under 18 years old to sing at 2 Nobel Peace Prize events.
I am sooo Happy you did not say a word during the performance, giving the Song the Respect title so dearly deserves. Thank You.
This was unintentional and I actually try and avoid doing this at all costs. For reactors it's not about respect. If we let it run uninterrupted then our video becomes a substitute for the original work and violates copyright law and the terms of 'fair use'. Just so you know why we have to do that
Hi Charlie, There is a documentary on Angelina on RUclips. I watched it last night. It's really beautiful. You should do a reaction to it.
Ten years in the making or born to sing ( the early years ) ?
I've seen hundreds of the videos Of Angelina Out there on RUclips. I have never seen this particular video.. Thank you so very much for reacting to it.
"Keep spreading the magic of love to humanity & beyond.!!!" - Ms. Angelina Jordan Angel Fan's Family Worldwide... "Hello Mr. Smith - We Thank U"
Charlie you have a big heart and feel things deeply..you remind me of Angelina 😁
Essa interpretação de Angelina é uma das coisas mais lindas,
repletas de sentimentos que eu já escutei.
Fantástico!
Obrigada Charlie
I have no words for this amazing reaction you have done for “Astar” ❤😮
Great Reaktion 👍👍💙👣🩵🍀❤️&☮️
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Yes, I could not stop also
This is Angelina Jordan the most extraordinary storyteller in my lifetime.
Unchained Melody Nobel Peace Prize Dec. 2023
Unchained Melody (AJ, at the age of 17 performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony December 2023 in Oslo, Norway) I watched as Angelina Jordan stepped onto the stage, her presence commanding attention. The room hushed, anticipation hanging in the air like a delicate thread. She stood there, a young girl with an old soul, ready to weave magic with her voice. As the first notes of "Unchained Melody" filled the room, time seemed to slow. Angelina's voice wrapped around each word, infusing them with a depth that transcended mere lyrics. It was as though the song had been written for her, and her alone. The audience held its breath as she sang. Her voice soared, reaching heights that touched the heavens. The pain and longing in her eyes mirrored the emotions in the song-the heartache, the yearning. It was more than a performance; it was a revelation. The chorus came, and Angelina's voice swelled, filling every corner of the room. " Oh, my love, my darling I've hungered, hungered for your touch," she sang, and suddenly, we all felt the real meaning of the words. The magic in her performance was like nothing we had ever experienced in our lives. The lyrics came alive and had meaning as they flowed through us. In that moment, Angelina Jordan became a vessel for something greater-an embodiment of love itself. Her voice carried us beyond our own pain and loneliness. We felt connected-to her, to each other, to something intangible yet profound. As she held that final note, time snapped back into place. The applause erupted-a thunderous acknowledgment of what we had just witnessed. But it wasn't just applause; it was gratitude-for allowing us to glimpse love and longing through Angelina's eyes. And so, we stood there, hearts full, tears in our eyes. Angelina Jordan had given us something rare-a reminder that love exists even in our brokenness. And for those few minutes, we believed it with every fiber of our being.
beautiful version. you mentioned marc martel in relation to queen's behemian rhapsody. in my book it goes 1. freddie 2. dan vasc 3. marc martel. but, marc has the distinct advantage of having a jaw that seems physically similar to freddie. would love to hear your reaction to marc's cover of either "love of my life" or "somebody to love" or "the show must go on" where it is really prominent. i am really enjoying your channel since finding you.
James Thiel did an outstanding job putting this together! Nobel Peace Prize is presented in Oslo, Norway and the others I believe are presented in Stockholm, Sweden. She is so talented there is a behind the scenes video of her working with the director of KORK (Norwegian Radio Orchestra) and a pianist doing the arrangement for this performance. ruclips.net/video/P_cTGSaBVJo/видео.htmlsi=0uE48FOz9QB15QyI She crushed the ending! They kept this rendition subdued because of the occasion. Angelina and KORK just did a magnificent rendition of Unchained Melody! The perfect song for Narges Mohammadi Nobel Peace Prize! Third time with KORK, she did Back to Black and Summertime when she was 10! Has been invited twice to Nobel Peace Prize, previously appeared when she was eight! Narges is in jail for leading the fight for women’s rights in Iran! And let’s not forget Angelina’s Iranian heritage and Oslo is her hometown! At the end Angelina puts her hand over her heart acknowledging Narges children who were on stage and happen to be Angelina’s age and are living in exile in France! Would recommend her new unreleased original song: Princess of Ruins! Angelina debuted the song at her recent Las Vegas, Nevada concert, she tells the story why she performs barefoot on stage! Angelina stated “It is part of her identity and she will always perform barefoot.” Princess Of Ruins: ruclips.net/video/jbjzHYJuDjQ/видео.htmlsi=k-uMgT04l79gsUHJ
Angelina and Toby Gad just released If I Were A Boy on the 31st of May ruclips.net/video/eJr-BfUQ2jE/видео.htmlsi=kxRCMWOS4VLbPlKW They will be releasing a new original in the next few months called Bad Valentine!
❤️❤️❤️❤️👣 Angelina, as a person, is kindhearted, charitable, and very humble. She is both fearless and humble. A beautiful enigma. As strange as it is to say, she is this 65 year old man's hero. So strange for a 65 year lod man in the US to have as one of his main heroes an 18 year old girl from Norway, but there it is nonetheless. One of her self described goals in life is to spread love and hope through her music. Even though she is in many ways still childish, the plain truth is that I admire and respect her more than almost anyone else I can think of.
Hi Charlie 👋 This is a video from JAMES THIEL (for friends Jim) OUR GREATEST ANGELINA ANGEL😇 SUPPORTER IN OUR AJ Angels 😇 Family! This is an Amazing! Brilliant! Stunning! Heartwarming ❤️🔥💖❤️ and Soul 💫✨️💫 Touching Tribut from Angelina ! Angelina sings 😲 Unchained Melody a little Elvis 🎸🕺 and RB and her own version! at the Nobel Peace Prize on December 11, 2023 in Oslo!! She flies 🛩 from Los Angeles to Oslo! Freedom for Argens Mohamadis Peace Prize 2023 Iranian (women's activist!! )By the way, AJ Grandma Merry is 🇮🇷 Iranian😊! Angelina sings Unchained Melody🙏 classy,silky,warm🔥soft,emotional❤️🔥other melismas, runs, 😲! Stunning! unbelievable! heartwarming ❤️🔥and Soul ✨️ touching! And Angelina looks like a goddess👸with the white dress! Our angel 😇 is incredible! and her high notes 😲 world class😊! Thanks for sharing this video👍great emotional reaction and comments Charlie as always my fellow AJ Angel 😇 👍👌👏! Love 💖 and peace ✌ ☮️ and kindness 😀 from Switzerland 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭 👋🙋♂️😇👣👸😯🎙🎺🎷🎸 🎹 ❤️🔥 ❤️🔥💥🌍🌹💎! Spread Love 💖 all Day 😀!
Thank you a thousand times for the support, my fellow angel 😇 from Angelina!! our jazz queen👸 and angel 😇!! on her two You Tube channels 🙏 She deserves it a thousand times over 😀!
A day without Angelina, our angel 😇, voice 😲 and emotions ❤️🔥❤️🔥 is a lost music 🎶 day 🤪 for me! A day without healing therapy for the soul 🌟✨️ and the heart ♥️! My Queen 👸🎙😲 and beauty 💃 of my music 🎶 world 🌍 in my life 😊!
AJ has performed with the KORK Orchestra on many occasions.
Angelina Jordan's collaborations with the KORK Orchestra have showcased her remarkable talent and leadership in music. Her hands-on approach in co-arranging performances with the orchestra leader and her insistence on being in charge reflect her dedication to her art. The public rehearsals offer a transparent view into the creative process, highlighting the meticulous work that goes into each performance. Jordan's commitment to perfect pitch is crucial, as it ensures the highest quality of musical experience, especially for those with a keen sense of hearing who can detect even the slightest distortion. Her ability to lead and shape the music, rather than follow, speaks volumes about her influence and control in the realm of musical performance.
Great reaction
The song is about a man in prison who is asking his love if she’ll wait for him. Perfect since the woman is still in prison.
This wasn’t her first time singing at a Nobel Presentation. Also, the song is about someone in prison.
😇🌺Angelina has performed twice at the Nobel "Peace" Prize award ceremony, held in Norway…at 8, and now at 17 ! (The other 4 Nobel Prizes are awarded in Sweden.) Angelina Jordan is the only Artist ever asked Pop to perform Twice at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. All the other performers were Iranian (She was invited because her grandmother is a famous Iranian artist) showing solidarity, with Narges Mohammadi, the jailed Iranian woman’s rights advocate. The second song she performed was her original, "Love Don't Let Me Go" ruclips.net/video/AE3ygndTBdY/видео.htmlsi=nCf5ou3MiVgec6Wt
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Awright geezer? - Just letting you know I'm a Brit too lol! Found your channel today and am well impressed by your enthusiasm and technical chops. Subbed.
On perusing your channel, I see you have not reacted to any Nightwish yet.
Time you corrected this failing and heard the magnificent voice of our Valkyrie Goddess Floor Jansen ("Yansen"). My recommendation for first listen would be (must be) Ghost Love Score live from Wacken ("Vah-ken") 2013: ruclips.net/video/JYjIlHWBAVo/видео.html.
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