Thank you so much for your reaction to my enhancement. It’s great that you also appreciate the original version, and have linked to it in the comments. I suggest you pin that comment so people can find the link more easily.. And here is the link to my version: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hXWfvKZ6iK2nZKg.html

@MrLboydReacts

3 жыл бұрын

a pleasure

@andyschnell58

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrLboydReacts I just sent you a donation via PayPal (breedingwinners) to request you react to Angelina's Cry Me a River from her 2017 concert. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nIpsqquPfJW8dKg.html Sorry I don't use ANY social media so this was the only way for me to contact you. Love your reactions.

@emmari0601

3 жыл бұрын

@@andyschnell58 Oh yes!!! Pretty please! I have suggested this many times so here is hoping!!

@BigAngieFan808

Жыл бұрын

@@ajasos4589 I understand your point of view on this. In my attempt to enhance the sound some artifacts were introduced and the sound can seem distorted. It was a balancing act and I thought those issues were acceptable in exchange for her vocals being more prominent. Same for the visual aspect, in exchange for getting rid of a lot of the jerky camera work I had to zoom in a lot and lose resolution. Again a tradeoff that I thought was worth it. Most seemed to agree that the audio and visual tradeoffs were worth it, but certainly not all agreed and that is fine.

This is an historic document, period.

@branscombeR

Жыл бұрын

Let's hope someone in her team is collecting the hand-written pages she works from on this, IPASOY and 'Back to Black' ... also making multiple archive copies of all her videos at the highest possible resolution ... followed by interviews with these musicians and everyone else who has had a part to play in her rise to fame ... some will inevitably start to pass away soon and even digital media deteriorates over time. R (Australia)

In future years, one has to believe, all musicians will want to play for Angelina and it will be considered the highest honor in the industry.

👩🏻🎤🎵🌎⭐️🇳🇴❤️ Portrait of a Legend

She is so PURELY in her jazz element here..real jazz.

@lydiabentley3413

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with your comment about the jazz. Who is your favourite jazz pianist

@michaelasher9395

3 жыл бұрын

@@lydiabentley3413 it's a tie between Monk and Tatum.two totally opposite pianists. Tatum is in surgeric control, emotionally powerful. Monk creates compositions instantly, genius. I always loved the story when Art Tatum came to a Blue Note jam session, it was declared" that,God was in the house." Also l like Oscar Peterson.

@lydiabentley3413

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelasher9395 some good names there but my favourite is Bill Evans and Herbie Hancock. Thank you forgetting back to me Michael

@michaelasher9395

3 жыл бұрын

@@lydiabentley3413 Lydia, if you haven't heard Betty Carter sing " Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most" have a listen, then envision Angelina doing this song!

@lydiabentley3413

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelasher9395 thank you for that recommendation Michael and I will definitely give it a listen

This video cut off, but in the original, after she finished they all started clapping for her, and there was a lady out in the hall with a clipboard who clapped also. That was her mom seated, and her grandmother was probably filming. The pianist has played for her since this time. Have you noticed that even from the young age of 9 she gravitates toward harder, more challenging pieces?

@peterhormell1511

3 жыл бұрын

⬆️♥️😁

You're right the band is awesome on this rendition.

I am SO glad you decided to revisit this revised version Mr. LBoyd. When I first heard Angelina’s “Portrait of a Child”, my unfamiliarity with the song, coupled with its poor audio quality, made me not return for repeated listening. YOU sir, are to be congratulated, because your original reaction to this song, along with your vast knowledge of music history made me come back and give it another go. I immediately went and checked out Screamin’ Jay Hawkins version, now with the context that you had provided. What an amazing, brooding lament of a song... just right up Angelina’s alley. Now, in light of seeing and understanding SJH’s version, Angelina’s cover, including her artistic “conceit” of replacing his “man” with her “child” is masterful. When Chris Walker came out with this enhanced version of Angelina’s “Portrait of a Child”last week, I immediately thought of you and I was hoping that you would revisit this. I think of it as sort of a bonus to you, for all of the excellent knowledge you’ve imparted on Angelina’s legion of fans. I am often amazed at the dedication of AJ’s fans. Chris Walker’s efforts, including obtaining Steinar Hatlin’s Norwegian translations are extraordinary. Thanks are deserved all around for this wonderful “remix” (not the least of which is Angelina for her musical genius) including the audio enhancement and translations. And thank you Mr. LBoyd for your wonderful reaction, and your knowledge that made me put “Portrait of a Child” at the top of my playlist. ♥️

@steinarhatlen2622

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Peter. My translations in this one is absolutely no big deal. It's easy as a Norwegian to do that. The real hero here is Cristopher. Of course translations are very important, but it's done in minutes for me to translate this. Not many hours work, like Christopher has done with this ''piece of history'' from the prodigy Angelina Jordan. I've translated more stuff, wait and see. I think all of the Norwegian language should be translated and subtitled in English. Not many of us is able to understand this language. So why not translate all of the material out there featuring Angelina Jordan.

@leechap3

3 жыл бұрын

@@steinarhatlen2622 What impresses me is what this young lady and her prodigious talent brings out in so many of her fans. All the work that is done by a few to capture and enhance these performances and produce them on KZread, all the reactors who I am sure don't get paid much for their efforts either, and all the music lovers like me who she turns into fanatics and armchair philosophers trying to explain the effect she has on us. It is a privilege to be a part of it.

Love on the Brain. Nothing rawer than her rendition.

@espenharam4140

3 жыл бұрын

yes, c`mon MrLboyd, you will not regret. For sure.

It boggles my mind that you were able to recognize this song from the original muffled recording. What was revived through enhancement of the audio and translating the comments and subtitling them is nothing short of remarkable. I saw this a few hours ago on the originator’s channel. I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction.

Genius at work and some seriously smart musicians who know precisely what they are dealing with willingly accepting their role. This will be music history one day.

@lydiabentley3413

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with your comment and I love jazz and I know a couple of brilliant jazz pianists

@genevapriest6190

3 жыл бұрын

And again, anyone out in "Angelina Land," that can I.D. the musicians? Hope so.

@kevingood4644

3 жыл бұрын

@@genevapriest6190 I’d love to hear their thoughts on working with her..I’d be so star struck I’d forget to play lol

@lydiabentley3413

3 жыл бұрын

@@genevapriest6190 I have spotted you before on Angelinas site making very abusive comments

Awesome reaction..it's an amazing song and she did Screaming Jay proud! Please react to 'A Song for A' next, please?

her cover of the Ella Fitzgerald classic "Every Time You Say Goodbye" is amazing

What is amazing is that Angelina instinctively seems to understand how to operate in (and alter) the complex jazz idioms, timing, dynamics, and embellishments that this genre provides. It really is stunning.

Totally agree, this is one of my favorite covers for me as well. there's something so hauntingly beautiful w the way she sings and the way the musicians are playing. The combo is perfect. And YES, the ending is AmZn! Strange that there's no other version out there from a concert or official performance..

Yeh,"Love on the brain" is definitely worth your viewing. 👍

Yes I really loved this and all the band members respect this kid and that is incredible and words fail me but watching this really something. Yeah champ thanks for putting this up.

I think it is great that she from early age got to sing with great musicians. We have some really great jazz musicians in Norway. And some well known jazz festivals

@lydiabentley3413

3 жыл бұрын

Jazz is definitely musicians music

Angelina does a beautiful cover of AUTUMN LEAVES 🍃 SHES NO OLDER THEN 10. Maybe you can then check out her cover of SOMEONE LIKE YOU SHES 12. .. she is a joy to watch in rehearsals a real smarty pants. Awesome as always

This is a very special video because it is the result of the labors of several persons, which in part, is explained by the script at the beginning of video. I commented earlier that "[f]or those of us not conversant in Norwegian, holding a misconception about the interaction between Angelina and the musicians, and being impatient with the shaky camera, . . ." [BigAngieFan] . . ."should receive the YT film-editor, sound, cinema-photographer-of-the-year-award for bringing us the delight of an unique experience and insight as to how Angelina puts it all together in a remarkable rehearsal." But, we all agree that the Executive-in-Chief Producer of the original, most wonderful video on which the enhanced version is based, was AJ's grandmother without whom what we experience here would not be possible. Awesome! Cudos to all, including MrL for reacting to it!

@lydiabentley3413

3 жыл бұрын

Barker. Your comment is great

@genevapriest6190

3 жыл бұрын

And, let's all give an Angelina THUMBS UP Signal to show "good job, Angelina, and to all that have contributed to this mega project. Thanks.

@lydiabentley3413

3 жыл бұрын

@@genevapriest6190 I am very surprised at your response as I have spotted you on Angelinas site before being extremely negative

This is a jewel of Angelina! It's like golden morning time here too, when the first thing I do is look at your reactions. Appreciate, thank you.

Great reaction 🙏👍

Pana program z Angelina oglądam po kilkadziesiąt razy. Angelina jest najlepsza na tym świecie. Odkąd są programy z Angelina przybyło Panu 37 tyś subskrybentów na kanale. Bardzo Pana lubię i za to , że lubi Pan Angelina. Pozdrawiam z Polski.

A so handsome lively light jazzy little girl at play among obedient and adoring musician men, just like a boss.

I love this one as we can see her working on the song with the Band. Her working on Love on the brain while playing keyboard is also amazing.

Sure is so amazing such a young child leads the band of seasoned musicians. Check out Autumn Leaves, when she was 11. God Bless!

OMG THAT voice, I’m in shock, and I’ve been listening to her for over a year. When it comes to Angelina, I understand slowly 😍😄 Even while looking for the right tonality, with a band like this it’s a real treat. You're right about a keyboardist, he's perfect.

I’m impressed 😳

I really enjoyed The whole arrangement. Angelina sounded so jazzy and the musicians were amazing. I agree with your comment about pianist and I personally love jazz. Another great reaction thanks

Yes, one of my favourites too. So lucky to have it recorded. Great to have the subtitles (many thanks Chris) but I like the raw sound of the original, while closing my eyes at times :)

@genevapriest6190

3 жыл бұрын

And another way for our ears to feel her velvet tones.

I'm just remarkable to watch her work. She so intuitive. She feels her way thru a song and brings out the story and emotions. Thank you MrLbody.

Thanks for the new choice, MrLboyd, it's wonderful to view the interactions of the little "Boss" with her band, she is so natural and at ease that it seems unreal to you ... the previous times I have listened to her not I noticed how he pronounces the word "child", she is fascinating. Her expressions of full understanding and concentration are wonderful. 🤗 ❤️

Yea one of my favourite AJ Renditions as well, I’m still waiting for AJ’s complete rendition of that song.. definitely do a Reaction to, love on the Brain.. The Young Musical Soul Capturer/Gate Keeper is back at it again with that one stylistically. Your also going to love the old school flavour on the production and her rendition of, Holding Out For You..

Beautiful

Angelina Jordan new cover SWITCH just came out !! Fantastic as always!!

I wonder if she is strongly identifying herself with the little girl to whom she gave her shoes and with every child who suffers, that this song is deeply personal to her in the same way as it was to Jay Hawkins? Changing it to Portrait of a Child was not merely a whim, but a profoundly true statement.

The more I listen to her doing this, the more I need to listen again. The soft, then loud repeat ending is also done in the Screaming Jay Hawkins version I've been listening to on repeat. "Painting a portrait in oil" is an extended metaphor used as the heart of the song. He uses "all the colors of blue" on his stand. Blue= sad, the blues, pain, sorrow, burdens, etc. At the end of the song he turns the image around with, "I am the man." So, it is a self-portrait. Meditate on that for deeper meaning. That's what I love about the best songs, especially the old ones: They contain poetry. Angelina herself writes....as does her artist grandmother, the one who played all the old jazz/blues vinyls for her from infancy on. I have listened several times to the SJH original of this song. I have always felt the pain of others, and it is so marvelous to witness this capacity in Angelina, and how she conveys that heart/spirit in the songs.... yes, an old soul.

Sounds like an absolute professional at a live Jazz Bar. It’s simply astonishing it’s a 9 year old girl leading a band. She is a prodigy and this Angel will change the world.

It’s remarkable what this woman has done for jazz / blues in the relatively short time she’s been performing.

Thank you for the review, she is amazing!

Maravillosa..!!!!

The rumor is that Angelina 1) rewrote the words and 2) is actually reading the music score and not just her lyrics... at the age of 8 or 9. Thus, her comment that the tone should be higher. If true, her reinterpretation of the ending is even more impressive since it would be transcribed into the score. Have you looked at a jazz score?

thanks,

Love this enhanced version. Love your reaction to it. This is one of my favorites as well. I’m Still Holding Out For You. She is 9-10 in that as well. No so raw maybe but still amazing. Especially the ending.

Dio mio!!!! Magnifico!!!!! Assolutamente incredibile!!!!Capolavoro!!! Questa ragazzina non è normale non è normale!!!

Thank you for reacting to this enhanced version! These are some of the same musicians who backed her on her/their "I Put a Spell on You" video. Your reaction will help to introduce more people to her cover of this song who might not yet have seen the "raw" version. YOU, sir, are amazing.

@103mrg

3 жыл бұрын

papa Guys on drums and double bass are different.

@muchkneaded

3 жыл бұрын

@@103mrg Thank you! I've edited my comment to reflect that.

It’s awesome how she nudges it this way and that during the rehearsal. I really like the way you present your material. I found myself looking at you and nodding as if I were actually in your company. I embarrassed myself.

Btw, when I was a child my parents were big fans of screaming Jay. My mom used to play this song and showed me a picture of a “blue man”. I’ve never forgotten it. It might have been from Jay Hawkins. It was done with wide and broad blue brush strokes of different shades of blue. The man appeared to be in some kind of pain. It was stunning and beautiful and very different from the storybook characters in my books, lol! Can anyone possibly know anything about this painting probably done on the 40’s or 50’s I believe. I agree that this is absolutely one of her top 3 covers for me if not the best one. Great reaction! Much love and appreciation from California ❤️🌈🍀🌈🙏🏻😇❣️

I recognize the piano player from I Put A Spell On You and I think also a couple of the others were there also

@leechap3

3 жыл бұрын

Probably the same band, this was done around the same time.

These look like the same musicians who accompanied her with "I Put a Spell on You" (B&W studio version).

You love it for the same reason I do, it's bloody fantastic. This session shows off her blues chops like no other song (except maybe 'It's a Man's World' and "Lovin' You') 😜

Thank you.

Who else shows us the behind the scenes? The work? Not just the polished final product? It takes confidence which she certainly has.

Hola, otra muy buena reaccion, hay mas videos de ella siendo la jefa de los musicos, son excelentes, el pianista y creo que la banda entera, son los que gravaron ese impresionante video en blanco y negro a sus 9 años la cancion Te Puse un Hechizo, una obra de arte, saludos y gracias...

What a prodigy!!!

This song but by Marlon William and the Yarra Benders live. This version is great. That one is flawless.

She is an absolutely amazing jazz singer. I'm still wondering who has been her greatest inspiration/mentor. One would think if that were Mery or another family member, stronger word of that than we've seen to now would have gotten out. There are still a few unanswered questions in this beautiful package of talent.

😁🇨🇦 MR. LLOYD IVE JUST WATCHED OUR AMAZING AJ COVER MY FN. VALENTINE.... SURE WOULD LOVE TO HERE YOUR PROFESSIONAL RESECTION/. MUCH RESPECT. 🇨🇦😘😎

Love your videos. Very unbiased and open minded on so many levels. If you can pull it off check out John Moreland- You Don't Care Enough For Me to Cry. Keep it up!

Please 🙏, react loving you, it is amazing

She changed the lyrics on her second ending: a portrait ... and I am the child...

Love your channel Your reactions are so genuine

That is her mother - the blonde. As usual it is her grandmother,p the Persian artist, Mery Zamani, doing the video.

I hope she keeps that Keys man. He's really, really good. He's also on her studio work on "I put a Spell on You" another Screamin' Jay number.

The blonde is her mother.

genius.

Tobe Nwigwe “Fye Fye”🔥

Ah yes, this is a completely normal situation. A ten year old girl in a jazz jam session, riffing on and rearranging a Screaming Jay Hawkins song, together with professional musicians, and she is calling all the shots. Completely normal, nothing of note to see here.... 😎👍

G. E. N. I. U. S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

More AURORA reaction

original video - kzread.info/dash/bejne/hXWfvKZ6iK2nZKg.html

Her little sister, remember not so long ago, she didn't speak English

I prefer calling it interacting with the band, rather than "directing". Just saying.

@leechap3

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you said that. She has this reputation as being known as "The Boss" but I feel that if true that among any who play with her it is said very lovingly and with humour. They respect her, for sure, but she definitely returns the favour, and how could she not, these guys are masters, and that is definitely not lost on her.