Angelina is the most incredible singer ever! I'm totally hooked on her!

Angelina Jordan is more than awesome

That dude playing the piano is Rob Christie Republic Records Studio Director at Universal Music Group Manhattan Beach, California, and he has been working with AJ since she signed with the largest record company in the world at the age of 14, two years ago. Rob was the MC of AJ Christmas Show that aired Dec 23, of 21. AJ’s Christmas Show that live-streamed on Dec 23 of 21 had some of the most important musicians of our time: Frank Sinatra's drummer for 6 years, and sun in-law of the late Henry Mancini, Greg Field has won 9 Grammys, and the bass player, Chuck Berghofer who also played for Sinatra for 6 years accompanied AJ on her Christmas Show, and they stated that she had the "storytelling ability of the greats, Streisand, Fitzgerald, Vaughan, including Sinatra, to name a few. The main pianist, a five-time nominated for Grammys, Shelly Berg, stated in all his years working with the greatest vocalist, he had never encountered a talent like AJ. Did I forget to mention Jimmy Z, the famous Sax Player who worked with Rod Steward, Etta James, the Eurythmics, and Doctor Dre, was part of the band for the show? Jimmy stated that AJ was the best he has ever played for. Rob Christie Republic Records Studio Director at Universal Music Group Manhattan Beach, California played the guitar, and was the MC of the show. (I can't list the complete backgrounds on all the band members because it would take several pages to do them justice.) Angelina stated that she would rather perform than take a breath, and she has never been forced to perform, it has been her decision.

1,022,107 views in one month on KZread, WOW

@larrypifer1103

Жыл бұрын

@@sip4119 Please reply with a link, I would love to take a look

The way she sings the suspicion in your eye actually feels as if she’s rolling her eyes at the other person so good .

Once again Angelina has taken a classic song and made it into something new. She does this again and again with so many great songs from the past. She doesn't just cover a song, she re-imagines it with her own special interpretations. Her interpretations always seem to explain the message of a song in ways we never understood it before. It's incredible how she is able to do this.

@peterhormell1511

Жыл бұрын

Concisely well said Rusty. 👍

@wp9860

Жыл бұрын

Seems Jennifer wasn't quite so enthusiastic about this performance. After she finished all the deconstruction of vocal technique, she gives a rather political assessment of the performance overall in the last 30 seconds of her reaction.

@RustyShacklefordChannel

Жыл бұрын

@@wp9860 Not sure what definition of "political" you might be using there. Wait.... is drinking water a political thing now? These days, that wouldn't surprise me at all ;)

@peterhormell1511

Жыл бұрын

@@wp9860 Wow. 😳 I guess, to a hammer, everything looks like the head of a nail. 🙄 I’m not exactly sure where you’re coming from, but from my perspective this was a wonderful analysis. Angelina always fills us with surprises and Jennifer’s astute observation that this very family cover is almost unrecognizable due to it starting at the song’s “bridge” was enlightening. I noticed this right away too, and I think it adds to the song’s mystery and beauty. 🖤👣 I hope this recognition doesn’t label me as being a communist. 😲😬 👍😉🥰

@joeseay2883

Жыл бұрын

@@RustyShacklefordChannel could be Racial, I don't know.! Just saying.!

Angelina doesn't cover songs - she uncovers them, delivering their essence to heart. Wonderful!

@colinpate3059

Жыл бұрын

I love that, she uncovers songs. You are so correct. Now when I hear songs by other artist I can't help but think how would Angelina do this song.

@AvilaDreamer

Жыл бұрын

@Gary Sen - Hear hear! - great comment, my friend!

@ronjones1077

Жыл бұрын

Spot on!

@ivanc3654

Жыл бұрын

Best comment

@petercarter3981

Жыл бұрын

Yes great thought, uncovers them, this stripped down slow rendition Is the only way these lyrics demanded to be sung

She pronounces her words like she's from around here somewhere! (Tennessee) She's the best.!

@billywoods9192

Жыл бұрын

Her accent on this song sounds very American. Very Elvis, in fact. She also has those Elvis dimples and grin.

@joeseay2883

Жыл бұрын

@@billywoods9192 exactly ! After she hums then says " we can't go on together " the 2nd time in the song, I can just see a young Elvis .! I remember him young since I'm 2 days older than dirt. She could be his daughter by looks.! I'm glad she likes his music enough to upgrade it. ! No offense to E !

I love the piano player - he’s accompanied her before. They say he’s a two time Grammy winner & an executive with Republic Records🌀

You do a Wonderful Analogy of her & this Elvis Cover!! I like the Slowed down Version! I Love ❤️ how you Explain it all.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

She's holding an actual piece of history in her hands. In classical, one focuses on their tone, in jazz one focuses on those around you. Many visuals told a story here

Hearing your vocal analysis has spoiled me. I can no longer tolerate the reactors whose only analysis, "oh, awesome" or some such. Thanks for your efforts!

Angelina really interpreted this song so well that it tells you how having a suspicious mind can destroy a good relationship. This is how I understood it from her singing. And it made me feel sad but at the same time it made me feel hopeful that maybe those who are listening to her can turn around and save their relationships. I just love Angelina’s arrangement, the simple piano background that it amplifies the crispness of her voice, the 360 degrees difference in melody that made you feel the angst or anguish even more. The song is superb, well delivered. It’s Angelina’s.

Worlds collide. And again, it is a success. (IMO)

This song now has over 1 Million views

I agree with you about the opening sequence. The first time I heard this, I thought they were leading into Queen's "Love of My Life", which would also be a great song for her to cover.

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Ooh yes!

@ek-1707

Жыл бұрын

@@JenniferGlatzhofer It turns out Angelina has sung "Love of MY Life" (of course she did). It is a Tiktok "selfie", but still gets the point across: kzread.infoEL8QA8OxAsE

Angelina's musical IQ is so high and refined that she knows what she wants a song to sound like and has the skill set to make it a reality. This is why all her music is so special and hypnotic.

Whether the cute little girl or the stunning young woman Angelina Jordan immediately commands your attention. She then pulls you in with the first words she sings, or, in her younger days, with her smile. You start listening: if a cover she probably has slowed it down. You are now listening to each word, each sound, emanating from this extraordinary being. Vibrato, rasp, time, soft, whispered, spoken, low notes, belts are all at her disposal. In Suspicious Minds you hear the tremendous power in her voice, restrained and controlled. None of this would matter if the whole of these abilities, skills and techniques did not reach your heart/emotions. But they do. That is the Angelina magic: the ability to touch your heart. With exquisite beauty.

@hdctx

Жыл бұрын

Excellent take on the magic that is Angelina.

@maxhuang1179

Жыл бұрын

@@hdctx Thank you.

One of the best reactions/analysis of this performance. In coming back to it again, chills once again!

Great reaction - saw her in Norway on the 10th July. When she sang this song she was so emotional with being back on stage she had tears running down her face.

@joeb4142

Жыл бұрын

OMG That’s so sweet! Now I like her even more.

@Smaugyyy

Жыл бұрын

@@joeb4142 She also was emotional because she was missing her grandma, who couldn´t accompany her to Norway. She dedicated the Whitney song to her. But she said that she´ll be better soon.

This beautiful take on Elvis is something we’ve never heard, but it’s classic Angelina. There’s a very strong opening phrase that grabs you immediately and hooks you for the full ride. Angelina slows it down, tells us a story, and makes us understand and feel every word of the lyrics. The nods to Elvis are not only visual, but there’s the respect for the original that we always hear. The simplicity of the delivery hides the beautiful symmetry: intro and outro with that haunting piano, with Angelina starting and ending with the same verse (sung completely differently each time). And Angelina really delivers the emotional impact in those lyrics. With Elvis, we’re in the groove and vibe of the upbeat music. With Angelina, the music is beautiful, but it’s there to enhance what we’re here for: Angelina’s amazing voice giving us a completely new way to understand and love the song.

That first utterance is astounding.

Great reaction and break down, God Bless!

Someone said during her recent concerts in Norway, her "covers" are not covers, but interpretations.

Hello Jen, Thank you for another very detailed analysis on this Angelina Jordan reaction. Learned aplenty from your professional breakdown of all the vocal skills AJ mastered in this music video.

Absolutely what I expected. She made this her own song and she did it beautifully. I noticed Juliet sitting there she is going to be as beautiful as Angelina one day. Elvis' version is great and it always was, and it still is one of my favorites. but Angelina's version is equally great and is definitely her own. When I first heard this song I loved it and put it at #3 on my playlist (Angelina Jordan Playlist by Terry M.), about midday I moved it up to #1. The main thing that changed my mind was the power in her voice. I'm not talking about loudness I'm talking about the power she has regardless of how loud or soft she sings. This is a quality that I haven't heard from anyone in my 82 years. This voice has become so unique that it is totally unmatched. Her phrasing in the last bridge is great. And she got Elvis’s ‘Oh Yea’ at the end of the song. The pianist is Rob Christie (3 Grammys), he is the head of the Republic Record department that is responsible for Angelina and other singers. The two small kids are her uncle Mike's kids, and the older girl is Angelina's sister. 🙂

Always enjoy your reactions to AJ, glad to see you again!

Thanks Jennifer for coming back to Angelina and for the beautiful analysis of her unique rewrite of this iconic song. Yes, it's a different song, but it's the same, yes, it's still that song, but somehow (in a way only Angelina can process) it's even more emotional, it's slower, yes, but it's closer to flowing of your soul. In short, it's "made in Angelina" and it's absolutely gorgeous and you just want it to last longer. 💛🧡❤️

Elvis would be so proud ... such a magnificent rendition from Angelina !

Angelina never ceases to amaze me, at just how incredibly talented she is, and that she can take her voice to newer levels, we have never heard before.....there is something so special about her ability, to tell the songs story, allowing us to listen with a new perspective, and hear & feel emotions, we may not have heard from the original artist 💖💖💖 Not only her voice, but her delivery is also her gift!

This was an absolutely amazing video. I truly appreciated all that you explained and were actually able to do as well beautifully, I might add. Much love and appreciation from California.❤️🌈🍀😇🙏🏻❣️

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁

during the last verse i could see how it affected you as it affected me . love this angelina performance and your reactions are always perfect. thanks

She makes my inner soul quiver with an emotion I can't describe, she is such a talent it's unbelievable. Incredible how she makes a classic into a Masterpiece, just love it. Great reaction again.

A breathtaking arrangement of this classic song ❤️ Really heard the story and it felt emotional ❤️ I think AJ is totally amazing and an incredible talented girl ❤️ Interresting reaction and I liked that 👍

The song was written by Mark James. In the Wikipedia entry of the origins of the song, he is said to have remarked "That late one night, he was fooling around on his Fender guitar and using his Hammond organ pedals for a bass line and came up with what he thought was a catchy melody. At the time, he was married to his first wife but still had feelings for his childhood sweetheart, who was married back in Houston. James's wife had suspicions about his feelings. He felt it was a confusing time for him and that all three were "caught in this trap that they could not walk out of." Other singers covering this song invariably base their performance on that of Elvis, in that it is very "upbeat". Angelina took a very different path in that she read and understood the lyrics and what Mark James intended when writing them . To my mind, her rendition is much truer to the emotions of the song. The children appearing in the video were Angelina's cousins Aurora (first) and then Athena - daughters of her uncle Michael Astar, and then her sister Juliette. I would hazard a guess that they were included to emphasise that children are very important to Angelina and her family. Confession! I have never been a great fan of Elvis Presley, although I do like some of his earlier recordings, and I had never heard of the song "Suspicious minds" but knew that Angelina would completely take ownership of it, and she did. It was beautiful. After listening to it several times, I decided to download the lyrics to see whether she kept to the original structure. She didn't, and the song is all the better for it. For me, that she started with the Bridge of the song is very significant and, I feel, very indicative of Angelina's "up front" transparency. She was declaring that it was important that their love did not die, and then carries on to say why she feels as she does. Others first say how they feel and then, almost as an afterthought, assure their love they don't want it to end. For me, it is whether I feel the singer is genuine about the situation and wishes it could be resolved or whether the singer understands the situation but thinks the blame is on her/his partner but feels the need to assure them they don't want it to end (until somebody else comes along). I paste below the order in which Angelina sung the verses. "Suspicious minds" Angelina Jordan - lyrics rearranged. Oh let our love survive I'll dry the tears from your eyes Let's don't let a good thing die When honey, you know I've never lied to you We're caught in a trap I can't walk out Because I love you too much baby Why can't you see What you're doing to me When you don't believe a word I say? We can't go on together With suspicious minds And we can't build our dreams On suspicious minds So, if an old friend I know Stops by to say hello Would I still see suspicion in your eyes? Here we go again Asking where I've been You can't see these tears are real I'm crying (Yes, I'm crying) We can't go on together With suspicious minds And we can't build our dreams On suspicious minds Oh let our love survive I'll dry the tears from your eyes Let's don't let a good thing die When honey, you know I've never lied to you

@petercarter3981

Жыл бұрын

So true the lyrics demanded the slower stripped down singing to convey the true emotional impact of this song

It is amazing to see the song torn apart into a massive amount of bits and pieces that need to be meticulously put together to create what Angelina does instinctively in all her performances.

Angelina can take a classic, and pay respect to The original, and yet makes it her own style. Simply amazing talent, and a very nice review as always.

Jen I really like to watch your reactions with your personality on top of it and your understanding of the word the song the music is really lovely songs and you got a really good voice hi from USA🇺🇸

i never thought i would like this covered in such a slow tempo , but the more i listened to it i really liked it. great job by you as usual. stay safe and as cool as you can

@todradmaker4297

Жыл бұрын

It's not really as slow as it appears. It just feels that way because the rhythm has been stripped away.

Thanks for another nice reaction to Angelina. I noticed you were impressed with her relaxed (very) low notes. When she was 12, she covered «How great tho´ art» in the same key as Elvis. Give it a listen! 😱

Thanks Jen you are my favorite reactor of AJ in detail thanks

I loved your initial reaction to her opening. The surprise factor of it being an actual video, her paying homage to Elvis, the guitar and the opening with the bridge of the song. The fact that Angelina continues to amaze us with her arrangement and her vocals is outstanding. I loved everything. Great reaction Jennifer.

Lol - Jen, I loved watching you trying to figure out what the heck was going on at the beginning! That's AJ, isn't it? She performs every song she does with a deep meaning that is true to her own heart. Sometimes, it's immediately recognizable, and sometimes, it's fresh and completely new. This was a brilliant version, imo. And who else would take a massively popular #1 hit, and completely and masterfully recreate it? Seems it's just AJ - every other day or so... incredible. Nice technical reaction, Jen (as always!). Stay cool if you can, hun! xo

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Haha I know! Thank you😁

When you focus 100 percent on voice, you ignore that it is all to tell the story better. She sings the lyrics and gives the meaning.

It was a great cover. This is coming from a huge Elvis fan. I love that by slowing down the tempo of the song it just feels like a brand new song ! It was a real treat. She really did justice to this song !

Beautiful take on this Elvis classic. I was born in Memphis and grew up nearby when Elvis was The King. His music was the soundtrack to my childhood and it’s cool to see a song like this interpreted differently. I love what she did with it. Great reaction. ❤

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Such a different interpretation 😊 thank you!

I really enjoy how well you break down her choices and techniques, while clearly also just enjoying what Angelina is doing. I absolutely love this cover. She made it such a new song while giving sufficient tribute to the original. Just so beautiful.

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Great job, as usual, Jennifer. I learn a lot every time. Stay cool.

Loved the reaction and analysis! Stay hydrated and as cool as possible!

Staying hydrated and as cool as possible here in the central US. Loved her take on this song, and your analysis, as always. Keep up the awesome work!

The original "Suspicious Minds" was written and released by Mark James in 1968. Elvis recorded and released his rendition in 1969.

I really enjoyed this. You seem to be really facinated by Angelina and your description of her work never seems to forget the basics. Keep it up 😃

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@brunodemarchi908

Жыл бұрын

@@JenniferGlatzhofer kzread.info/dash/bejne/g6xnu6duh9DOm9I.html&ab_channel=Morissette Morissette - Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw (live band performance) will take you to the moon.🤭

I believe I recognized Angelina's younger sister presumably as part of the sequence of little girls growing up. There's a strong resemblance especially in the mouth that came across on camera. All that aside, this was perhaps my favorite cover of Angelina's to date. I thought the arrangement was very unique and constructed to feature Angelina's emotional connection. She's always been great and advanced for her age an now we're starting to really see her blossom with maturity. One day she will rule the world musically and that day will be here before you know it. Everyone's eyes are on her, patiently waiting for all the world to know her.

Jennifer, thank you for your professional description of Angelina's vocal ability, which is unique to her singing style. Slowing down the song temp, the lyrics help tell Priscilla's side of the story during their marriage. Elvis's version was more rock & roll style, not depending on the song's lyrics. Most importantly, the tone of Angelina's voice is pure velvet and capture's your attention throughout the song.

Thank you Jennifer,you have such a great attitude and I really enjoy your reactions.If you get a chance to see AJ singing million miles in her last concert on the 10th in norway,please react because Angelina gave us an extra belt at the end of the song that I have never before seen or heard from any singer.She is incredible!!!

@nikosmastrakoulis3377

Жыл бұрын

Link - kzread.info/dash/bejne/gZ-M1ZSlgLqcg7g.html

This was spectacular and possibly the best performance of her career thus far. That takes into consideration the vocals, the video, piano, and symbolism. I believe it surely is a taste of things to come. Your reaction was sincere and enjoyable, but please remember to elevate your support for aspiring young artists like Angelina that you appreciate, as it will create more subscriptions and fan loyalty. Encourage your viewers to like, comment, and subscribe to links you provide for Angelina's and your channels. Equal attention to both! This includes the original video as well as the official Channel and cover Channel. Thank you for already providing the original video link. Young aspiring artists need and deserve your support for their algorithm and career. Many fans including myself will be more likely to subscribe to your channel when you implement these guidelines for Angelina and other young artists. Thank you for all you do.

@andyschnell58

Жыл бұрын

Thankfully hundreds of reaction channels now implement your suggestions. Each aspiring artist deserves all the love and support we can give.

@badwaterb118

Жыл бұрын

We all know by now to comment, like and subscribe to what we want to support and personally I find it tiresome when content creators are constantly repeating that.

@ronraskind

Жыл бұрын

@@badwaterb118 Jessica, I understand your comment but I think you missed the point here. You are right in that almost every channel gives the spiel of liking commenting and subscribing. The problem is many request it just for their own channel and the artist gets left behind. Artists like Angelina need a boost in their KZread analytics for increased exposure on KZread, and that involves us watching her original videos to the end, liking, sharing, commenting, andsubscribing to her official channels. That is in addition to what you may do for the reactor Channel. Just doing those things for the reactors video and channel alone does not help Angelina! You mentioned that we all know what to do but the reality is a large number of viewers do not know what to do or they don't do it. If fans are supporting the reactor Channel and original video but not those are the artist, that is not equitable and not fair to an artist that deserves the support. This applies to Angelina and all young aspiring artists. I hope you will support Angelina in this way and help remind reactors to do the same for her.

@andyschnell58

Жыл бұрын

@@badwaterb118 I agree for those who are regulars on KZread it is tiresome. In reality, there are many new to KZread and many others who only use KZread once in awhile. When it comes to music reactions, a reminder to watch the original video is very helpful since the artist doesn't get any help to their analytics from us watching the reaction video. For all these reasons, sadly, it is necessary for content creators to make the pitch on each video.

Great, insightful commentary, Jennifer! About the meaning of the song in Angelina's version, she recently said in a concert she gave in Norway, that we should be kind to one another and that suspicion doesn't have to come between us. This says a lot about how Angelina always wanted to spread love and empathy which she has abundance of ♥

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Ah that’s lovely!

No problems on being late. Just take care of yourself. I started watching Angelina back in her ‘cute little girl’ days. I still have a hard time watching her new videos. I’m sure she’d hate to hear this so shhhhhh… I very much appreciate your reaction and analysis to this video, perhaps even more so than usual. Thanks!

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Yes it is very hot now there, I saw in the news that it is up to 40°C today. Of course we knew the original... I've heard this song since I was a little boy with my father's Long Playing songs by Elvis Presley. Although it is quite become a different song in some areas , anyway loved her voice💛👍💛

Angelina is the queen of the power whisper...

Love your videos. You actually cover substance. Stay cool, and stay hydrated….

I love your reactions, Jen. I love that Angelina's cover breaks open the human story of this song, and your insights into how she is achieving her story are edifying. The Elvis cover hid the story under a dance/party vibe. Some have said Angelina's version is truer to the intention of the songwriter.

@pa1189j

Жыл бұрын

Yes. I’m afraid in this particular case, Elvis simply got it wrong. And Mark James too.

Thank you Jenn for reacting to this wonderful cover by our barefoot princess.! It's amazing how Angelina makes this cover so different from the original yet still stays true to the essence of the original song. Her innate ability to make the covers her very own are a true testament to her musical talent ! . If you've never heard this original song, you would think Angelina's was the original song. It's that different but so good. Jenn as always. I appreciate your honest expert vocal analysis and breakdown of Angelina's voice throughout this song. Angelina from the opening three or four lines is able to command your attention immediately and keep you enthralled in what she's going to sing throughout the song! I really like that Angelina maintained Elvis's legacy throughout using the red guitar, her leather jumpsuit and Priscilla's beehive hairdo ! If you get another chance to react to a cover I would suggest Angelina's cover of Whitney Houston's." I Have Nothing" singing live in concert and just recorded 3 weeks ago in Norway at Allsang pa Grensen 2022 concert ! I think it was a fabulous outdoor concert and Angelina delivered a magnificent performance of this iconic song at only 16 years of age ! I know you will enjoy it for sure ! Thank Jenn as always for your continued support of this young talented artist ! By the way you look fantastic and I'm glad you're constantly hydrating with lots of H2O lmao ! Hope the heatwave doesn't last much longer ! Keep a stiff upper lip lol and please stay healthy and safe ! You're the best ! 👍☺️🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️

I was so happy to see that you were taking a listen to this one, Jen. I believe Angelina has ascended to new levels of taste and technique. The arrangement sheds an entirely new light on the lyrics. We know from her charity work that Angelina has a global mindset. I believe she's taken this song about a damaged love affair and made it a metaphor for the issues facing nations. It's pure genius. Great reaction as always, Jen!

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

Ohh saw the thumb nail of your reaction and couldn't wait!!! Doing GREAT!!! Changes the entire specter of the song and lyrics to me....wow....Fantastic analysis!!! Love your break downs.

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

I look forward to your “interruptions” because they’re always instructive. You don’t miss any of her nuances. When I first heard this I noticed how her tone changed when she sang “Will I still see suspicion in your eyes.” You picked up on that and explained it well.

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Yay!! So intriguing and I loved it!

@branscombeR

Жыл бұрын

To me, it sounded like a 'hardening' of her conversational tone, in the way that people do when they are gearing up for a recurring argument that is unresolved. While her recent live performances of 'Suspicious Minds' in Norway were spectacular, they were not able to capture the forensic nuances that delight the listener's ears in this recording. R (Australia)

Wondered when you'd be dropping this one. Our Barefoot Princess never fails to impress and it is incredible to think she is still only 16. Birmingham had a nice shock to the system today going from 38 down to 22 overnight. Guess summer is over and the shorts can go back in the cupboard for another year lol

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Haha indeed!

Nice to see you back. Did you love all of Angie's nods to Elvis, also his wife Priscilla (hair) & daughter Lisa Marie & Angie growing up too. This was filmed in the same place that she did “My funny valentine” on 2-14-22 at Melrose Gallery and Antiques in West Hollywood CA. Check out more from Angie’s 3 concerts in Norway, (Please react to some of these) 7-1-22 in Kurbadhagen, 7-7-22 at Kongsberg & 7-10-22 again at Kurbadhagen. Angie had a lot of fun & so did the fans. (Mattias Axelsson, Vidar Enerud, Kathrine Angeltveit & Trond Andersen are good channels to start with. (They have some good recordings & video's) She even did a new cover called "Mt Everest" (which we felt was better than the original)

Angelina never sings the same phrase twice in the same way--constantly varies dynamics, clarity, tone even when repeating a phrase.

Thanks for this! I love your insightful technical analyses of her singing. You also give of a lot of happy and positive vibes which I love as well. Yeah her open vowels are so beautiful and even her humming she manages to make sound more open than most people manage with their mouth fully open. Perhaps ‘relaxed’ is a better term than ‘lazy’? Perhaps not :-) She has indeed turned the song around totally. Using the bridge both as intro and outro. The whole arrangement, the slower tempo, the beautiful piano, the touch of guitar and her melancholic voice makes me feel the sadness of the story. It is a sad story where love is being destroyed by distrust. She is is pleading to let love continu but she is also dead set on that things must change, so in the end I think she is resigned it won’t last. Elvis’ version, a cover as well, is much more upbeat. He is a master showman and his version was and is a joy to listen to and watch. Listening to this version his tone, makes me wonder how distraught he really was being caught in an inescapable trap :-) There is a lot to take in, in the visuals as well. She comes in uncovering beautiful pieces from the past including a little puff of dust with the piano and she is bringing them into the present. Her cousins and her sister, all dressed in white dresses like she used to wear: it gives me the feeling of her growing up. Than of course there are all the Elvis’ imagery: her rhinestone boots, the microphone, the Priscilla beehive, the 1968 comeback tour black leather suit and red guitar. Also the suit Rob Christie is wearing (and he is slaying it at the piano) fits that era. It all fits so well together!

Angelina Jordan Astar, she is not only a brilliant good singer, her voice touch my heart and clean my soul.

Well done Jennifer. Interesting commentary, very quick thinking through all the surprise twists and turns our little cat led you on. She is glorious as is your vocal ability also.

I've listened to the original so many times in my life and I enjoyed the beat but never thought the lyrics made sense to that bebop music this cover is one of the greatest cover of any song I've heard. As always I enjoyed your reaction to AJ see has been in Norway doing concerts , performed have nothing ,outdoors for TV in a blue dress just beautiful

@aquasicrystal226

Жыл бұрын

Yes, in Elvis's performance of this song, the tempo and Elvis's prancing above screaming female fans was totally not in line with the message of the lyrics.

@alberttenfoot

Жыл бұрын

@@aquasicrystal226 I know what you mean. I'd never listened to Elvis sing it until I'd heard Angelina sing her version. Watching and listening to Elvis, i shuddered. Watching and listening to Angelina, I understood what the song was about.

Incredible

Hello Jennifer glad to see you’re back I just think about reacting to Angelina’ WOW yes🎶🎸👣 fun to 👂 & 👁 👁 Hi from USA 🇺🇸

NEWS! NEWS! Angelina just dropped a new cover of I have nothing studio version in black-and-white you need to check that out OMG !!!!!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍👍

Great job Jennifer, I really enjoy how you express your appreciation for Angelina. The two little girls are her Uncle Mike's kids (her cousins) and the older one is her sister Juliette. Their symbolic meaning is unclear (at least to me) as is the uncovering of the furniture. Also, her hairdo is a nod to Presilla's beehive, and the leather suit and guitar harken to the Elvis 1968 comeback tour where he performed this. Angelina's version is quite different but I offer that maybe her approach better portrayed the angst, doubt, hopefulness, and fatigue of the story better than either Elvis or Mark James' original. Their versions were faster and more upbeat (maybe they were more constrained by the beat-driven approach prevalent in the times). But the story is not an upbeat one, describing as it does a relationship that could make it but that probably won't due to distrust. I'm curious to ask you what you learn from Angelina, if anything? After these many reactions of her, what surprises you?

Enjoyed your reaction to AJ, thumbs up to you

Yeah! She’s something special, isn’t she? Pure Velvet Perfection! This vocal arrangement was all Angelina, I have no doubt in collaboration with a stellar team including Rob Christie & Mery Zamani her Grandmother. She is a Master Storyteller. The video is shot in the same Antique Store that she did 'My Funny Valentine' on Valentine’s Day. I believe it is in LA near her home. I believe the girls in the video represent Angelina's Journey from infancy to present through the classics of music history. Thus the Antique store, She grew up studying and performing these classics. Did you notice that right foot raise it''s heal to cradle the guitar a couple of times in the performance. I was waiting for her to throw in a little shake to it in homage to the King. Could that have been intentional? That is Rob Christie on piano. Sister Juliette and a couple of Uncle Michael's Babies. I think that makes them cousins not nieces. Full Black Leather Bodysuit, the guitar from his concert in 68 and the hair a homage to Priscilla Presley. Yeah! She can bring tears to your eyes. Epic. Incredible. There are no words. Epic! Wow, Wow, Wow! Could it be more Beautiful? ♥👣👸🏻🎷 Yeah she doing a Concert in Norway this month! Album to drop soon! So much to look forward to.♥👣👸🏻🎷

Hi! missed you doing Angelina reactions. Your good!

"Life is a [ Music ] Performance... Go [ Ms. Angelina Jordan ] for the Standing Ovation." - Leda Perez Castillo

I'm usually annoyed by the more technical analysis of Angelina's performances, but this one strikes one of the best balances I've seen. We're able to both learn & appreciate the performance.

@JenniferGlatzhofer

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Ah thank you!

IMHO Angelina has captured Mark's intent, when he wrote the lyrics.

She is an angel.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! I've been waiting for this reaction since Angie dropped this video. 😀

Angelina has the talent and ability to not only be respectful but also make this song her own.

I love your enlightening explanations.

Most country singers force the nasal sound and I find it irritating, but when AJ uses it, it sounds like what we would imagine an angel would sound like.

and a great shout out to Rob on the piano ... wow

Hi Jennifer hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤

Angelina magic strip it down slow it down. This song is so much better than the original.

This slower paced cover seems to suit the topic of the song very well. I have a feeling Angelina's voice goes where she wants it to go. She has such amazing control. Awesome react. Thank you.

I have listen to Elvis since the 50's Thursday late 60's. I loved Elvis and all his songs but I do like this slower version ❤

i love how you dont know what to expect from her. shes angelina and no one else

excellent comments on her technique. Buttery smooth - that first note, Wow ! love it

USA 🇺🇸 doing good sorry conditioner off sorry.. Jennifer got your hands full in Angelina She always does so much 🙎🎸👣

Jennifer, I very much appreciate your insights into the music you react to. While I haven't a musical bone in my body (including the inner ear); and, as my mother used to say--couldn't carry a tune in a bucket; still there's something In song I respond strongly to. Much of your technical explanations are over my head (I tend to choke on the glottal ones), but I sometimes get the gist; and, if not the point, a least a thump. What I really respond to is the emotional content of the words and music. Which brings me to a suggestion: would it be possible for you to also explain (to a degree, at least) how someone like Angelina can move so many people to tears with her music. I realize, of course, that as we all respond differently to music that there is no one simple answer and that the attempt would be fraught with pitfalls. I am an eighty-five year old male, and while I have enjoyed and often been moved by music (from classical to country--so far not by rap), none has quite affected me the way Angelina has. I thrill to the songs of Dimash, but I am not moved in quite the same way. Again, I realize I'm making a somewhat unreasonable request, but would greatly appreciate an attempt in that direction. Thanks again for your insights.

@branscombeR

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@Ed T: You have touched on 'the great conundrum' which has spurred many column inches of KZread fan comments and the vlog series 'Wrapped in a Warm Blanket' by Alan Papier and Pontus Osterlin. As I looked across the grey or thinning heads of mostly ageing men at Angelina's recent Norway concerts, I sensed we are not the only ones still searching for an answer to this question! R (Australia)

Gosh yeh the heat wave today in America here. Sheesh horrible. Crikey. It’s murder. There goes Angelina ranging aorund all over the place. Seriously the way she sings. Emotional and incredibly imaginative. Magick.

A month has passed, no more excuses. Time to react to Angelina again. This time is a challenge. She has at least four renditions of ‘I Have Nothing’. Age 13: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l4iX2NiIZqWZedI.html Live at June Allsang concert: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c6Woq7iSds3HoLQ.html (second recording in 11 minutes with Live concert July 10: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJ-q1dCSZ62bYZM.html (last in a set of 18 songs) Studio recording: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m4xkyZtymrGYZrg.html (most recent release - July)

Her covers are magnificent and her originals are spectacular. According to millions of people from Brazil to Italy, Seoul to London Angelina is the GOAT.