Angelina Jordan Gloomy Sunday Commentary Video

Superstar Angelina Jordan in her first public performance, aged 7, astounding the judges on Norway's Got Talent

[@markcreitzman8728]

She is one in 7.6 billion

[@PhilipKnopp]

Well said...I am 77 years old and I have been in shock from listening to Angelina’s performances these past two years. I have listened to many of these dozens of times and I am never tired of hearing them...over and over. I feel it is the emotional content I yearn for. Few artists over the years have interpreted the lyrics with a fraction of the emotion that Angelina exhibits in almost every performance. Little wonder, then, that her covers are usually better than the original. In listening to the music her family played in her early years, she “acquired” the inner expression or “language” as it were, of the soulful sounds. This “language” became part of her, and she expresses it without effort, naturally, as if she had added another spoken language like a polyglot. I don’t have any other explanation. I just know that when she sings, I just get swept up and follow her story in song! What a wonderful feeling...every time! Thanks for your reaction!

[@thealanpapier]

Absolutely correct!! Couldn't agree more!! I reckon that she heard jazz and blues every day since she was a week or 2 old. And she grew into jazz just like she grew her arms!! Her grandmother, Meri Zamari, originally from Iran, is an artist in her own right and is heavily into jazz. And I believe she has always lived under the same roof as AJ as part of the extended family

[@rotorhead-fy7nc]

@@thealanpapier Yes, and how many kids spend their free time as a 7 or 8 year old at the local jazz cafe listening to the greats on record and disc, then come home and do the same on KZbin? I'm pretty sure as a 7 year old I was just playing in the dirt with a stick :-)

[@thealanpapier]

@@rotorhead-fy7nc When I was 7 I had to close the closet doors at night so my shirts wouldn't turn into monsters and grab me

[@edwardmoran110]

Why does Angelina's singing make me cry?

[@doloresneeb9432]

This is awesome. Thank you for this interview.

[@jeffstumpf9129]

Okay. We’ll ride with you. Teach us about Angelina. There are a lot of resistant people already committed to young gifted singers from around the world. What makes her, perhaps the best, is the most difficult to put into words, for most of us fans.

[@NattyG52]

Angelina is a phenomenon that can't be explained ❤

[@davidtouma4878]

I said this many times: most artists perform for your eyes and ears. Angelina Jordan performs for your heart and soul as well. Thank you for posting this video and for supporting Angelina.

[@jeffreyjameson5510]

Well said David. Could not agree more

[@dadams9158]

Hear, hear! I totally agree.

[@macazzart2347]

I'm in

[@Carina1111]

😍 Thanks Alan for lovely reactor about Angel-ina World Love from Sweden 💖

[@lawrencekeller6029]

I agree with Sprit Wolf i am here for the ride.

[@soulmate805]

I can proudly said that I’m trap in Angelina Jordan’s maze of music. A maze which I never wish to exit.

[@brucecumming8803]

Glad to hear you are starting an Angelina only podcast. I'm a huge fan so will come along for the ride.

[@peterhorne7203]

72 here and Angelina is the first artist to ever have this affect on me. Sorry to see she has been missing and that it may be a while before we hear her again until Republic releases her new album. Omer Michael Bhatti aka obee 01was not Michael Jackson's son but rather a rabid fan who built his career emulating Jackson. Keep up doing this because there are a lot more Angelina fans out there than you might think. We appreciate what you are doing :>)

[@shabkarpa]

Yes, she's not stressed. She's bored, tired of waiting. I love the way she gives a command to start the music. And her front teeth! As you probably know, she said once that she's never anxious when she sings, that when she sings it's "pure happiness." I think he says "Welcome," and she says, "Tak," thank you.

[@williamang7392]

Angelina’s exclusive reactor👍 love it cause she deserves it👏👍❤️

[@danspicks]

I’ve watched a number of these, but only as they’ve popped up. Until recently I’d been doing a lousy job of liking and commenting. That doesn’t just apply to you, I just wasn’t thinking along those lines. Anyways, you do a great job. Thank you.

[@wajj1842]

You're a different type of reactor---not the first time hearing the performance. I'm a subscriber and look forward to your journey.

[@erictansweebeng5498]

Angelina is the barefooted Queen of Soul with a Thousand Voices! She weaves musical tapestries in all colors of the rainbow with her beguiling voice! Her musical artistry is second to none and it not something that can be taught. Soul + Music in perfect harmony!

[@artemisk6297]

No matter how many times I listen to Angelina , the feelings are the same. Amazing little angel that takes you to haven for a few minutes and you have to try hard to come down to earth!!!!!!

[@keithserafy]

Alan, welcome to the "Angels." I don't have a problem with you having seen a video previously. Many reactors preview a video before they do a reaction, they just pretend they haven't seen it previously. There are so many phonies out there just looking for clicks. I liked & subscribed & am looking forward to an exclusive Angelina channel.

[@thealanpapier]

I've known for a while now that there's this huge mass of AJ fans who realise how privileged they are to be in the club. It's almost like being in a secret society with a secret handshake. Tomorrow I'm hoping to do a mashup/reaction on Put a Spell with AJ and SJH. I have a lot I can talk about....

[@robertcarlson2807]

Congratulations, Alan, on your KZbin maiden voyage. You did a great job. Those new to Angelina will get to know her better through your insightful comments. And, even those of us who have followed her from the beginning and seen her videos hundreds of times appreciate having your perspective. You mentioned things I had never thought about. Thank you and keep your reactions to our girl coming!

[@dwightyoung8878]

The fact that Angelina speaks several languages, arranges her own music, sews her own cloths, is a published author, etc. suggest to me that this is a girl, who with the support of her family, has never experienced the thought “I can’t do that”!

[@thealanpapier]

There is so much unrealised potential in everyone that it is quite remarkable when we see someone with less unrealised potential

[@williamchristensen4655]

Alan, I have listened to both of your commentaries on performances by Angelina Jordan. Your approach is really welcome to those of us who have been blessed to be listening to this amazing artist for some time. Your focus and in depth discussion on each song you select to comment on is appreciated. You do your research and add context to what you are seeing and hearing.I am 75 years old and grew up listening to the music of the 50's and the 60's. I listened and enjoyed the music of stars like Sinatra, Elvis, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald.Roberta Flack, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan and Judy Collins. Nothing I ever heard however prepared me for my introduction to the voice and delivery of Angelina Jordan. I first heard her at the AGT in the US performing her version of Bohemian Rhapsody and was blown away. Since then I have been listening only to her. Her library of work, even at this young age, is varied and extensive. I have an Angelina Jordan playlist on my phone and it is all the encouragement I need each morning to hit the pavement for my daily 4 mile walk. I put my ear buds in, hit play and I am literally transported to a world that contains just the two of us. She is a once in a lifetime talent destined to join the pantheon of all time greats and I eagerly await what she has in store for us as she moves into the next phase of her career. I look forward to your future commentaries and welcome to the AJ world.

[@thealanpapier]

Hi Bill I only discovered AJ myself in mid May!! Like you, I only listen to her to the exclusion of all other artists. I am your generation- born in 1948. Retired, I have plenty of time to indulge my indulgences. I find, especially since I became a KZbinr 10 days ago, that the AJ rabbit hole is really a palace. It has jewels and experts in every corner, it is totally spacious and it even has secret tunnels going off in all directions. It's like the salt mines in Poland where the miners have carved a cathedral underground out of the salt and where weddings are held!! Video #3 was aired yesterday. It already has a huge head of momentum. #4 was recorded yesterday and will be online Saturday. I have taken 20-30 seconds of 8 different moments in 8 different songs which are sublime with commentary. The result is a cross section of how she has mastered all styles. #5 I will have a tour from Bob Dylan to AJ. And so it goes on. Needless to say, I have an acute case of Norwegian insomnia.

[@williamchristensen4655]

@@thealanpapier You have your work cut out for you, hopefully it will remain a labor of love. Bob Dylan is an interesting point of reference. I have always considered Dylan, along with Leonard Cohen the best singer/songwriters of my lifetime. I never embraced the vocals of Dylan or Cohen as I have the vocal ability of our barefoot princess. I listen to her sing her own songs, "What Is Life", "Shield", and "Oslo"a lot. There is the AJ magic in the vocals and some of the lyrics are truly breathtaking, especially considering she was only 11 or 12 when she wrote them. I am looking forwrd to hearing more of her own creations as she matures.

[@garyswee9061]

Well, a lot of us will be right here with you. Only Angelina sounds like only heaven. Let's do this!

[@madelaca4589]

Congrats! You have chosen the best singer, person in fact in the planet to react to ♥ You have a new follower :)

[@kevingood4644]

I share your love of AJ's once on a lifetime talent..I'll join you on your journey..stay safe and take care))

[@juliochavez7161]

Just came across you Alan, very impressive, I will be subscribing because you are showing favor to my favorite singer. Upon discovering Angelina on AGT the Champions I went on to watch everything I could find on her within a two week period. I have seen hundreds of reactors cover her since then and since then I have listened to her everyday. What you said about her singing "Hurt" is spot on. Other than that, her God given talent is evident as her love for music is conveyed by what she makes us all feel. She is the 9th wonder of this world IMO. Thumbs up and glad to be on board.

[@yves2932]

Timingwise I don't think she would have had such such a runaway success at 5 or 6 years. It's astonishing to see how much she evolved from 6 to 7 and during the show. People began urging her to join talent competitions from age of 3. But she said, no I'm not ready yet. Interesting such a little girl has enough self conscience to say that. Apparently at age 5 she asked her mum to sign her up, who then took up the part of saying no you're not ready yet. I try to imagine, how would I handle it myself with a child of my own? Not an easy call.

[@ginajung6205]

Great reaction Alan....yours are very unique and I also only listen to her because there is no one better! She is a phenom...u have a new subscriber!!!

[@ClaudioMarcucci7756]

Beautiful decision Alan, to open a channel to accompany Angelina, so you give voice to all the emotions we feel every time we listen to this little girl talking to our heart ... this is what she does, every time she sings and this is what her makes it so unique ❤️

[@matthewhughes7026]

I thought that I would start at the beginning!

[@thealanpapier]

you'll need to take a week off work. I have 90 videos. And then there are the podcasts kzbin.info/door/akc2QtPe7ztSlU929ndCEw

[@mehdikeyha3755]

Great reaction welcome to angelinas magical world much love from germany 🙏🙏👍👍💙💙

[@Lily-od6qx]

Apparently Angelina has very recently signed with Republic Records who will be pushing her out big time supposedly. Good luck to her and hope she stays real.

[@leebrn8588]

Angelina's magic voice makes little Grace, and Taylor Swift sound like first graders..They are entertainers, while Angie is a world class talented singer who is humble, passionate, and elegant She will evolve from child star to Mega Star. Another Shirley Temple, or Judy Garland.. She will bring back AMY WINEHOUSE Jazz type music with a little Elvis thrown in for good measure.

[@rickwallace8747]

God made Anglina Jordan just so he could hear her sing My opinion will go down as the greatest singer of the 21 century Great Reaction Stay Safe

[@Mr.DamianM]

Exclusively AJ. Love it. I'm in!

[@alexanderholthoer8972]

So, Alan, you realise a dream of mine - to be reacting ONLY to Angelina......her singing evokes happiness and beautiful feelings each and every time, so there is room for reacting even if you´ve heard her performance tens of times. Good luck :)!

[@johnvasi]

I’m old enough to have watched Little Richard, Buddy Holly, and Elvis replace Dinah Shore and Perry Como. I loved folk music, protest music, the British Invasion, psychedelic music, and hard rock, and even some soft rock. Angelina Jordan is my favorite singer of all time. What more is there to say?

[@thealanpapier]

Amen, brother. She is the Queen Midas of Music when everything she touches turns to gold

[@garyswee9061]

Pretty similar story here. Add jam bands and bluegrass. But the result is the same. I have listened to Angelina more than any other artist in my life. I am so excited for her future.

[@RaymondCore]

@@thealanpapier She is also the 'Rich Little' of singers because she does great impressions that capture the essence of the singers she covers.

[@bobunger5]

I am 70 yrs. I feel the way you do, I love listening Angelina and don't seem to get enough.

[@ps8481]

Congratulations on your jourey. I am so happy to come along for the fantastic ride! Thank you💜

[@gary-white-]

Finally! Someone who gets it. I have long believed that Angelina's most important talent is her ability to understand songs, get down to the roots of them and then use her voice to give that understanding to the listener. If I were a song writer, I'd be begging her to sing my songs. She conveys the emotion of the song to the listener and that is a rare ability.

[@jamescoler866]

Working my way backwards on your reactions and I have to say you get it! I appreciate the depth of your insight and I can see you feel the importance of this child. Her goal, to be a superstar, her singular vision and the drive she has not strayed from, the power of her drive is something that captured me from the beginning and her mother seems to understand this is a life changing event.

[@RaymondCore]

I subscribed after watching your commentary on "I Put a Spell on You". I wish you well on your channel. Like many, I can't get too much Angelina.

[@jameshenry8629]

She's one of God's evangelicalist.put especially for this time on our greatly divided world we are living in today...She's an angel 😇

[@thealanpapier]

Hi James, It looks like you're going through my catalogue. Thanks for your appreciation. I finished editing my Shield video today. I will publish that next Saturday. I have a lot more ideas for future videos so I will be running with this for a while Cheers AP

[@FlameCold258]

Thanks for your reaction. She won Norwegian talents at the age of 8, and is predicted to become the next superstar! She is also known for being able to adjust the voice to which genre she sings. She has approx. 130 covers on KZbin + 3 originals. Angelina Jordan - Date of birth: January 10, 2006 (age 14 years), Born and raised in Oslo, Norway; this world-renowned singer has earned fantastic reviews for the amazing breadth, depth and maturity of her vocal talent that simply belies her young age. Something you might have noticed is that Angelina always performs barefoot!!! When Angelina was 6 years old, she met a homeless girl around her age when she was traveling in the Middle East. The girl did not have any shoes, and Angelina says her feet were scarred. Angelina gave the girl her own shoes. Angelina then “vowed never to appear on stage again wearing shoes until all the world’s children had them.” She keeps that promise to this day, as she says that little girl “is always in my heart.” - Angelina said she asked the little girl what her dream was, and the girl responded that she wanted to be a doctor. Angelina told her to “never give up.” In return, the girl told Angelina she would pray for her, and asked her to “remember me.” She might as well sing in a bad cellphone microphone, without a microphone, or to collaborate with professional musicians. She does not need any autotune or digital aids to sing. It is real song in an otherwise polished world. She just sings because it's her passion. Angelina’s videos have received over "over 600 Million views on youtube & over 2 Billion views on Facebook." Amazingly, her passion for music began at just one-and- a-half years of age when Angelina first saw Whitney Houston on KZbin performing I Will Always Love You. Whitney - and later Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington - became her first major musical influences. At the age of seven, Angelina auditioned for Norway’s Got Talent performing Billie Holiday’s Gloomy Sunday. She won the competition with the show drawing record TV audiences. Not surprisingly, throughout her rising career, Angelina has featured in prominent media outlets including TIME, CNN, BBC, and People while also performing on the U.S. network TV shows Little Big Shots and The View. In 2016, Avicii chose Angelina for the vocals on his worldwide Volvo commercial campaign, a brilliant cover of Nina Simone’s Feeling Good. As well as singing before Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, charitable causes to which Angelina has given her talent include the Rainforest Alliance at the American Museum of Natural History in New York and Ein Herz für Kinder in Berlin where she helped raise over 21 Million Euros for children and families in need. Everyone in the music industry knows who she is, but the family and herself want her to grow up as normal as possible. Among other things, they said no to Disney! This multi-talented singing prodigy has also written a successful, illustrated children’s book in her native Norway making Angelina the youngest published author in the country’s history. Today she is 14 years old and has over 126 covers and 3 originals on KZbin. She has already managed to collaborate with the biggest in the music industry, and is considered to be a future megarstar.The family and herself want to take it easy in the musical development because of her young age. NOTE! Angelina is independent and owns the rights herself. Angelina Jordan INC. She and her family take it easy because of her young age. Angelina wants total ownership over her creativity, without compromise. She / family said no to Disney, among other things. She attends some major foundrising concerts. Rumor has it that she is coming up with her own album this year. Why didn't Angelina Jordan win AGT champions? It's because she refused to sign with "Fremantle" when it came to ownership of the version of the performance of the songs.They told her she wasn't gonna win if she didn't. Well. She didn't win. and how to determine the best talent of a singer, magician or dance group, but I think they were aware of this, but still wanted her to attend to bring as many viewers as possible. Then there was no way she could win. The entire acclaimed music industry knows who she is, and she was invited to sing for Quincy Jones during his 85th birthday at O2 Arena London kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX7OqKKnirOBoac . She has also collaborated with David Foster, Gene Simmons, Alan Walker. In addition to singing at the Nobel Prize concert 8 year old. This is just something from her résumé at 14 years old and the list is much longer. Note! She is also Norway's youngest author with published book 9 years old! 10 Years old her !!! She can actually sing all genres, try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXSWd2OYgLCeabc - TRXD - Above The Water (Lyrics) ft. Angelina Jordan It's electronic dance music, and she was wanted as a guest vocal on their record. The only thing I have not heard her sing is opera and rap. (Google translate)

[@thealanpapier]

Thanks for your response. Yours is my first ever!! I only listen to AJ. No one else compares to her. I actually knew everything you mentioned in your long reply. My next reaction video will be 'I Put a Spell on You' reaction/mashup. There are so many little details to point out which make this extraordinary. For super connoisseurs of AJ, check out 'How Great Thou Art'. This was removed almost immediately but you can see her performance on some reaction videos.

[@103mrg]

@@thealanpapier You should know that R Promo's explanation for why Angelina didn't win AGT-Champions is complete and utter b.s. If you were of the same belief, I'd advise that you check your facts.

[@FlameCold258]

@@thealanpapier I discovered that you had the knowledge of her at the exact moment I sent the message. This is a standard biography of Angelina I send to new reactors. And you're hardly new to her. Continue your good work to get more people to know about the wonderful Angelina.

[@McDevittMike]

You've not only picked a unique and spectacular singer but one who has blessed us with literally hundreds of performance to enjoy.. This is the one to fall in love with her to :)

[@zombie7857]

Thanks for this reaction. It is refreshing to have reactions that are not 'first time watching', or in some way 'fashionable'. I think you are also the first to do exclusively one artist. I don't think you will have any lack of grist :-) Angelina's confidence comes from her innate ability to know when it is 'right'. You can see that from her 6 yo studio sessions. Where that ability comes from is one of 'those' mysteries. I can see you are some distance down the rabbit hole. It's nice down here, yes? BTW, there is a non-reaction version of "How Great Thou Art" at kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5Klqmx-p8-Bfqc

[@thealanpapier]

I am so far down the rabbit hole, I am growing rabbit ears (will try and illustrate that literally on my next video.)

[@zombie7857]

@@thealanpapier Looking forward to it. For me the hole is not about the rabbit (although you are a bit late), but about the journey. With Angelina, I stopped being in Kansas some years ago :-)

[@yiuqwfj]

There's an easy way to explain the difference between Angelina Jordan and the rest of the pack. Listening to good artists is like reading an exciting crime novel where someone gets shot, listening to Angelina Jordan is like actually seeing someone being shot right before your eyes! :-)

[@davidcochran6291]

Early on in her career I said that Angelina doesn't do covers she does hostile take-over's. When she sings a song she makes it hers. You may vaguely recall someone else involved with the song, but that doesn't matter that much since Angelina has sung it. Alan, I think that it is our lives that have changed never to be the same. I will agree her career arc will have changed, but her personal life changed very little. I think of all the new young stars appearing in the heavens today, they've managed to stay out of trouble. But this is a ruthless business. I am sorry I'm not making much sense but I need to take some pain meds I've lost track of time and when they stop working, well it's not pretty. Thanks for the reaction/

[@joetomcat7800]

Yes, keep going, please.

[@davidlook8888]

I usually skip this one I'm from America New York to be exact so I have heard Gloomy Sunday performed by women and their 30s 40s 50s and even older in the clubs and it doesn't bother me But a seven year old Angelina The problem is I know the lyrics Do not look them up keep your innocence it's just a Gloomy Sunday or the way Angelina puts it a sad Sunday that being said I recommend you all go and listen to Billie Holiday Gloomy Sunday that way you truly understand what a 7 year old Angelina actually did hear I would put a link but I don't know how to do that crap A channel dedicated to our little angel now you're talkin subscribed

[@thealanpapier]

Hello my friend, I too am from NY. I was born in Brooklyn, went to college on Long Island, but I escaped at an early age. Been living in England since 1972. I grew up somewhere between The Beatles, Beach Boys and Dylan. But our Angelina is a religious experience. The only comment I have no defence against is that I am OTT with my praise. Maybe I should say that God created Angelina because He wanted to hear her sing.

[@103mrg]

David Billie Holiday link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYamqp16hNGhhrc

[@ChihuahuaChik]

nice reaction vid!

[@maritstoemer9827]

To me she reminds me of Andy Williams who can sing anyone's 5ong and make it sound great.

[@LadyOaksNZ]

WELCOME !!! Very happy to meet you ❤💯❤

[@thealanpapier]

If NZ means you are from New Zealand, I must admit I think the world of your prime minister. What I like about her most is how easily she slides from being official to being human (did you see when she collected Stephan Colbert from the airport!!) It's a pity she's 'only PM of NZ'. She should have even more influence. Maybe she could swap places with Trump- but then you'd have 4 million very unhappy New Zealanders

[@LadyOaksNZ]

@@thealanpapier Thanks mate! During this current Covid-19 lockdown - half our country is still at Level 2 and the other half is at Level 3 and yes we love that Jacinda is every other country's preferred leader - priceless! Where else can you jump on fb at 6pm daily and tell tales to your Prime Minister... 💯❤💯 But have to say - Angelina helps make this Covid-19 world 🌎 much easier to bear.

[@CarlD70]

Carry on Alan with the child Prodigy... glad your sticking to Angelina. You have a new Sub.

[@KRISTOFOROS333]

Alan, I'm glad you joined the commentators of the genius Angelina Jordan :) I have been watching this wonderful child from the moment I accidentally found her a few years ago and since then I have been her faithful fan. It bothers me that she hasn't recorded anything since AGT Champion, or at least I haven't heard anything. Do you know what she is planning now, what are her undertakings? I think you are also a huge fan of it, so maybe you have knowledge that they could share with us. Thank you and best regards from Poland :)

[@thealanpapier]

Yes, I would definitely call myself a super-fan. I try and watch 10 reaction videos to AJ every day just to restore my faith in humanity. Since AGT, she has been in lock down. She was scheduled to do some recording in NY but that was cancelled. She has some electronic music (just to show she really can do any genre) posted in February this year.kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXSWd2OYgLCeabc - Above the Water. She also released a jazz collection recently though not much new for us super fans. Here are a couple of my favourites which are not on the radar of most AJ followers. 'I'm Still Holding Out for You'. And her Elvis cover of 'How Great Thou Art' blew me away. (For some reason, it was deleted so you have to hear it via a reaction video.)

[@todradmaker4297]

@@thealanpapier The only thing that I have heard from her lately has been short Instagram clips of her singing to her new niece. But since the news has broke of her signing with Republic Records, perhaps her new album will be released soon.

[@thealanpapier]

@@todradmaker4297 Hi Tod, you obviously know more than I do. My next 2 AJ videos are all planned. It's just a matter of getting in front of the camera + editing. It's all very exciting

[@todradmaker4297]

@@thealanpapier Actually, I misspoke, it was her cousin that she was singing to, not her niece. The two songs were "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" and "Dream A Little Dream Of Me". They were short but oh so sweet. I tell you, that's one very lucky little girl. Another short clip that you may not be aware of is her recording the song "Smile" in the studio. kzbin.info/www/bejne/haecqpV5rLFpfLM I can only hope that this will be included in her new album.

[@thealanpapier]

@@todradmaker4297 Thanks for that. In the world of AJ, every new corner I look into there is another gem

[@MiguelSantos-vf5yn]

Alan: the one thing that A.J. can do is sing with out music and what ever she is singing come out like if her voice is the music. How many singer can create that with there voice.

[@ronraskind]

You may be interested to know that Angelina has just signed with Republic Records as their number one priority new artist! She had previous turned down dozens of the biggest people in the industry. This is a huge landmark and we all knew it was coming eventually. This label also has Taylor Swift, Shawn Mendes, Ariana grande, Jonas Brothers and more. We hear that she is generally signing on her own terms hopefully meaning a good deal of freedom.

[@TeleNikon]

I've interpreted "Shield" as being about her father. Based mainly on the verse lyrics but also that 'Fire' sounds a bit like 'Father'.

[@thealanpapier]

Hi, Actually 'Shield' is one of the 9 videos that I intend to do in the next couple of months. Basically, how I will be interpreting her lyrics- she is saying 'Thank you family. I appreciate how you're protecting me from this shark infested world" Are you a New Yorker? Me too. But I escaped at a young age

[@TeleNikon]

@@thealanpapier - Hi Alan! Yes, I'm a New Yorker. Formerly of Manhattan, now of the beautiful Catskills. I hope, like me, that you've found a place as satisfying as New York. I agree with you. Perhaps "Father" is too literal and specific. But I'm a father and a grandfather so my perception may be a bit skewed. I was sure (for about 3 hours) that the newly released "Million Miles" was also about her father until I saw her own explanation which was that it was about her grandfather. She's composing - deeply - and she's composing about what she knows. I like you and your channel :) and will be around. Thanks for doing this.

[@thealanpapier]

@@TeleNikon Yes, I was born in Brooklyn, grew up in Queens, went to uni at Stony Brook. My grandparents had a place up in South Fallsburg we visited in the summers. I've been living in the UK since 1972. I tell people that, growing up in NY, I've been on holiday living in the UK for these last 48 years. They think I'm joking when I'm not really "If a snake can throw off its skin, then surely we can absorb an additional culture." In the next few days, I will be publishing my most metaphysical video yet

[@TeleNikon]

@@thealanpapier - I know South Fallsburg very well! Just a couple miles from here. My back yard. I'm in Sullivan County. Sitting on the rocks at the falls themselves in South Fallsburg are an annual summertime tradition. Glad to meet you. I'd ask you more about what you're doing in the UK but I'm cautious about sharing too much in the comment section. BTW, I work almost exclusively with people from Brooklyn! Your own rare breed.

[@thealanpapier]

@@TeleNikon Fair enough. Drop me a line and we can have a conversation. BTW, my comment during my last video (Boh Rhaps) at 15 20 where I refer to summer nights seeing all the fireflies- that refers to S Fallsburg [e-mail]

[@lindaali6703]

While you're down the Rabbit Hole why do you not speak about her cover at six of " I Who Have Nothing"? It's my favorite of hers. Night and day from "Hurt". It's in the same studio.

[@ckh57]

You have a new subscriber ,thanks for your support of the" Barefoot Princes of song' and new Queen of Jazz as well!!

[@jacquespicotte8886]

The idea seems, at first, quite appealing: i am a passionate Angel of Angelina's community of fans and your channel is exclusively dedicated to my young idol. But i have another idol: Dimash, the best male vocal artist in the world right now, and i will be deprived of your captivating reactions to him. Give me the time necessary to process that novel approach to reaction videos and determine if i find it satisfying for me. In the meantime, Alan, i am subscribing to your original channel.

[@vanford3443]

Assume you’re aware of age 6 I, Who Have Nothing.

[@LeNaSmileyStar]

Just to be clear on a few facts, please please please FACT CHECK your statements, it gives so much more credibility to the experience. In 2014 Norway's population was 5.16 million people (25% more than what you give as fact) Norway's have Omer Bhatti IS NOT the son of MJ, he was kind of adopted into the family, but he is not his son. the story is much more nuanced than this. Other than that, YES, I totally agree on your pov when it comes to ANGELina and her ways of channeling/connecting to the emotional field of the song. THNX! All the best from Arctic Norway o/

[@ollietsb1704]

I love this COMMENTARY, not so much a first-listening reaction because your commentary delivers soooo much more. This is the enhancement I've been hoping for 'down the Angelina rabbit hole' and I hope you can keep this up. I'll be wondered if you'll compare her Two-Covers-Versions of songs - like SUMMERTIME TV vs. SUMMERTIME Live Orchestra. Or FEELING GOOD TV vs. the outdoor park-festival version. The very young First American TV Appearance of her FLY ME TO THE MOON with a solo guitarist backing her, vs. the MTV-Video, mud-splatter an' all. The temptation call one Favorite (as opposed to 'best' whatever that means) is there but I find it more interesting to listen to both. When you get to PUT A SPELL, I hope you can dig around and find how often she rehearsed with her accompanying musicians, and how many dropped their instruments went they heard her 'let go'. We see that almost-reaction in her IT'S A MAN'S WORLD when, near the climatic end, the orchestra's conductor is so wow'd that he steps back to catch himself and we see his cheeks smile hugely as he regains composure.

[@thealanpapier]

Hi Ollie, You are exactly the type of fan/listener I'm aiming at/trying to reach. Someone who realises listening to AJ is almost like a religious experience and wishes to share/understand/explain the intricacies of this with others. We have many kindred spirits out there and it's important for them to know- they are not alone

[@ollietsb1704]

@@thealanpapier By the way, if you "get personal", I'm always looking for weather reports. Especially if you're on some enchanted South Pacific island with native girls is grass-skirts, willing to fling their latest catch onto the fire for your lunch. sigh...

[@briant3404]

Surreal

[@alberttenfoot]

You have a new subscriber but BEWARE! This is a long comment. I hope you have the patience to read to the end. Thank you for discovering and reacting to my favourite singer. I'm delighted that she is going to be the focus of your channel. My ears tell me that you said the young male judge was Michael Jackson's son! If I heard that correctly, then you are mistaken. I am not certain of the circumstances but I understand that he stayed at Michael Jacksons property on at least one occasion. You also mentioned her performance of "Hurt" and how raw her singing was at the age of 6. She performed several songs between 5 and 6 and her 4th visit to a recording studio is the most impressive. Here is the link: age 6 - "I who have nothing": kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJu0i354pbuUm9U The performance you have just featured was my introduction to Angelina, too and I didn't expect much from a 7-year-old. Just a cute little girl, all nervous, rushing the song in parts, hesitating and then stumbling over or forgetting her words and generally acting her age and doing her best to get through a childish song like "Twinkle, twinkle little star". What did I see? Well, it was a seven-year-old child, with wild hair and gaps in her mouth, where there once were baby teeth. And that was when the normal perception ended and things turned upside down. She confidently answered the questions put to her by a Judge. Declared she was going to sing a song by the legendary Billie Holiday. Gestured off-stage for the technician to start the music and then started singing. The body of the 7-year-old was still there but the voice wasn't. Or was it? I was surprised then and that surprise is still with me, some six years later. I have followed her career since I saw that first video on KZbin and in the six years she has been singing publicly she has mastered many musical genres, including Blues, Country, Disco, Jazz,Pop, R&B and Soul, EDM and Rock and covered songs first performed by many famous singers, like Adele, Whitney Houston, Nancy and Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Lana del Ray, Gloria Gaynor, Andy Williamns, Elvis Presley, Louis Armstrong and many others. What is more extraordinary is that she takes ownership of every song she sings while still paying respect to the original. You will notice that she never goes into unnecessary theatrics. Never sings those high or low notes unless they are absolutely necessary. Never projects herself in any performance which says "look how good I am". She just sings the song as she feels it is meant to be sung. And I'll add an even more extraordinary item for you to consider, to show how unique she is. She has the innate ability not only to sing a song as emotionally as the song deserves but to be able to communicate those same emotions to the listener. As I have noted above, I have been following her career a long time and have listened to every interview she has given and every documentary about her and every performance she has ever given. What stands out for me is how a very shy and humble girl in her normal life, can be transformed into the perfect vehicle for the song she has chosen to sing, once she starts to sing. Although the gift of singing and all her performances appear to be effortless, Angelina works very hard to ensure that the one she is going to record reflects what she sees as the correct way to meld both lyrics and melody. If you go to kzbin.info/door/hM_lpT4shdnsez93QMJPig you will find many rehearsals where, not only do you get to see her rehearsing but being the "ordinary" girl she is (if indeed one is able to apply that adjective to her). Most of her performances are recorded in her home studio, either with background music or a single guitar. Most are done in one take. She treats the whole thing as a hobby. As we would have said when I was young. "There is no 'side' to her" She is completely transparent to the world. Perhaps you would like to go back a few years and work forward. By doing so, you will come to the realisation that she is "unique" and I don't use that word loosely. There is truly no other singer who has her versatility and sheer ability to communicate the emotions of a song to her listeners. I doubt there is another singer who works so hard to ensure that, when she sings the song, it is sung in such a way that her listener becomes enmeshed in the emotions One thing which several of the new reactors - and those who have returned to her have decided, is to follow her career from the start. If you should decide to do the same, go to Rusty Shackleford's website and look at the list he has compiled of Angelina songs in chronological order.Rusty Shackleford - Chronological order kzbin.info/door/55am_6Y5-Fj4ri8xOInstA

[@thealanpapier]

Thanks, Albert. I appreciate the time and energy you have put in to writing to me such a complete description. You should be pleased to hear that I am thoroughly down the AJ rabbit hole. I do not listen to any other singers. And many comments appreciate that I will only be reacting to her. I fully realize she's incomparable. This week I'm doing my next video. It's a mashup but I have done a lot of research and so I want to elaborate on her background and offer my view of what has shaped this phenomenon. And for my subsequent video, I am focusing on a song that is very obscure and even some of her most devoted fans may not have heard. Watch this space!!

[@103mrg]

@yberism You're right about Omer, except for the fact that it HAS been established that he is NOT MJ's son.

[@markw2847]

👍

[@DonaldLancon]

10 seconds in: "I will only be reacting to Angelina Jordan." [mouse over to "SUBSCRIBE" aaaand click]

[@thealanpapier]

Amen. I hear you, brother

[@ollietsb1704]

(By the way, that 'threat/promise' of comparing Screamin' Jay's performance in PUT A SPELL brings up a question: will you compare the original recording (1956) which is probably what Angelina grew up listening to, or will you do the much later video-performances where he hams it up, trying to make his stage-antics and make-up the memorable features instead of the song itself. 'Tis the fate of one-hit wonders, I suppose - he wasn't the first, certainly wasn't the last.)

[@thealanpapier]

I will definitely be using the 1990 SLH version. This is obviously the version she covers and I want to show her original point of departure/inspiration

[@ollietsb1704]

@@thealanpapier I would argue that her grandmother didn't know or hear of SJH's 1990 video - she more likely had the 1956 record - same as a Gershwin PORGY & BESS album, same as Sinatra records, with James Brown records, with Billie Holiday albums... not videos. That's why I think the record-versions of PUT A SPELL are more likely 'starting points' for Angelina's indoctrination - because records would have been in her grandmother's collection. Nevertheless - her musicality is what lights up her version.

[@thealanpapier]

@@ollietsb1704 Good point. Her grandmother, Meri Zamari, has a massive influence on AJ's life, which is difficult to overstate. (I will comment about her when she makes her cameo appearance on Put a Spell). But AJ, even at the age of 3 was surfing the net and finding her own influences- so she wasn't confined to vinyl

[@todradmaker4297]

@@ollietsb1704 Her grandmother's jazz albums were merely the starting point. Since the age of 3 Angelina spent hours searching through KZbin for her inspirations. She may have come across a few different versions of this song, but this is the one the her version more closely resembles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paOxoXtsnt6ioas

[@raymondhustad6932]

@@ollietsb1704 Yet it was her grandma who handed her the candle holder with the picture of Screamin Jay taken from his video performance, so she was definitely aware of his later performance.

[@jeffreyjameson5510]

Ok guys. Explain this to me. As I look at all these comments. The vast majority of them are from men. And if I were guessing we are all over 50. Why does this little angel turn us all into goo? My wife doesn’t understand it.

[@thealanpapier]

Hi J, I have a theory about that. 1 Most over 50s are more familiar with music from 1940-1970 and that's where much of her repertoire comes from. 2 With maturing years, one (hopefully) is more able to access/tune in/appreciate the emotional richness/nuances of life. Step right up to the microphone, Miss Angelina Jordan. 3 AJ is profoundly humble as a human being. That shines through in everything she does. The older generation can read that and appreciate that. My wife and yours should go out for coffee- they have something in common. But more to the point, just tell her, "I'm just trying to expand my emotional repertoire" Most women are happy if their man goes in that direction

[@jeffreyjameson5510]

@Reg Dewitt i’m really not talking about reaction videos. I’m just talking about her Fan base. I know there are women that love her too. What I’m saying is well known.

[@DonaldLancon]

Hmm. An odd, sudden ending to this video. Was that a mistake, or did you cut the recording at that point because you went right into the next reaction and wanted to post them separately? Anyway, a fine effort for your first-ever YT reaction video. Looking forward to the next one. Note that some people don't like "reactions" that aren't first-time listens, so you might consider indicating that upfront in the title. Something like: "…Reaction Video (not my first time hearing this)", or "Reaction/Review (not a first listen)" - or whatever. It might reduce the chances of getting unnecessary "disikes". Also, in your next video, perhaps you could give a little background on yourself, so we know where you're coming from (e.g., in addition to the obvious - how and when you first came across Angelina - you could say where you live [generally], what you do/did for a living [if that's at all relevant], what types of music and/or what other musicians you like, etc.). We don't need to know everything, but a little context might help people to "connect" with you.

[@thealanpapier]

Good comment! Thanks for that. You've given me a lot to think about. My only priority was to make this about AJ. I did not think it necessary to add anything about myself and dilute the focus away from her. I am not wishing to make an income from YT or promote a product or my own musical album. I'm not too worried about dislikes. They're probably inevitable. You're right. The last 15 seconds of my video have been chopped off. Didn't notice that. I'll have to get my daughter to do the editing in the morning. Actually, I was going to title this video, Not a First Reaction' but my daughter suggested that might be confusing. I've done a lot of amateur 'research' around AJ. There is so much detail to be added to some of her videos to make them even richer that I think it can be a welcome change to first reactions It's very interesting how I came across AJ. In early April, there was a lock down cover of the Foo Fighters' Times Like These. One of the artists featured was Sigrid- a wonderfully gifted free spirit of a pop singer. Under her comments section, I read there was a whole explosion of other Norwegian singers. And the rest is history

[@ollietsb1704]

@@thealanpapier I think COMMENTARY is the most excellent word-choice. I could never do a REACTION but I am certainly looking forward to this natural progression you've introduced: commentaries.

[@zeuso.1947]

Nice commentary, but these aren't "reaction" videos if you've already seen them.

[@thealanpapier]

Hi Zeus, Greetings to Brazil. I'm a big fan of yours. I very much admire how you demonstrate your appreciation of AJ with the way you bow down in reverence. I make it very clear that this is not my first time listening so I don't call it 'Reaction'. Instead, I call it 'Commentary'. The reason I do this is not because there are 99% reaction videos and very little background commentary but because the understanding of AJ really does require some background research + explaining

[@zeuso.1947]

@@thealanpapier Sorry, but I'm not that Zeus. I do subscribe to the Brazilian Zeus, but I'm in Alaska.

[@ashtheviking5007]

Im sorry but this is not a reaction video.

[@ashtheviking5007]

My mistake it's a commentary video.

[@berndvonaschwege2525]

Hello Alan, I think here (6:14) you can see her father. Angelina looks a lot like her father! I think he's an engineer on an oil rig. Stay save with distance! 😷😷 Bernd

[@103mrg]

Bernd Anything that you can provide to back up your claim that it's her father would be most appreciated. My interest is because of another photo of her father I've seen which is different.

[@berndvonaschwege2525]

@@103mrg This is Michael Astar (her uncle and manager of the company Angelina Jordan inc.). He is the brother to Sara Astar!

[@103mrg]

@@berndvonaschwege2525 If you're still referring to the man at 6:14, that's not Michael.

[@berndvonaschwege2525]

@@103mrg i think this is her dad in 6:14 (Gerry Christian Slattman). Yes not Michael! You can see Michael in her bohemian rhapsody Video (AGT2020) Michael Astar, Juliette Slattman, Sara Astar and Mery Zamani. Info: www.wikibuff.com/angelina-jordan-biography/

[@103mrg]

@@berndvonaschwege2525 We're back where we started!....Why do you think the man at 6:14 is her father?....Look at this link, 4th picture down: www.vg.no/spesial/c/stories/2Gkjxy

[@103mrg]

I'm always looking for new react-ers to Angelina's music. Unfortunately, you're not one of them. Nor should you identify as one. When you have seen a video numerous times, as you obviously have, how can there be a spontaneous, authentic reaction? Strike one....Strike two: Omer Bhatti (the younger male judge on NGT) is NOT Michael Jackson's son. Subscribing to false internet gossip greatly undermines your credibility. You'll have to do better before I'd subscribe to your channel.

[@albertstern1945]

103mrg I totally understand but it could have been an honest mistake as the siblings actually do consider him their older sibling, although he definitely is not. He admits his mom was hired as a nanny when Prince was born.

[@thealanpapier]

Strike #1- I was discussing this very issue with my producer and editor (aka my daughter) before publishing it on YT. I wanted to title it 'Not a First Reaction. She thought that would be too confusing. So we called it a reaction video because I am reacting- just not for the first time. But you're right- it is misleading. I have now asked her to re title it 'Commentary Video'. That will be more accurate Strike #2- I remember reading on Omer Bhatti's Wikipedia page that he is MJ's son. Normally, I find Wiki a reliable source of information- but that info no longer appears on his Wiki page. I stand corrected. You are obviously better informed than me

[@103mrg]

@@thealanpapier I want to commend you on your reply. You took my criticism without getting defensive; nor were you offended; you've used it to your advantage. I consider you to be a mensch. And because of your response I've subscribed to your channel....One other point, take care with your gushing approval of Angelina. It's "this close" to being over the top.

[@thealanpapier]

@@103mrg Thank you. You reacted to my reply as I had hoped. I realised yesterday, when I joined the YT community, that I was laying myself open to all sorts of people with all sorts of views. And your initial response was the first challenge to how I might wish to react. But at the same time, I realise there are many people out there who know many more things than I do. Our dear friend, Angelina would appreciate our exchange. She is very evolved in her sense of humility.

[@103mrg]

@@thealanpapier Most of the Angelina community is kind, respectful and well-behaved. My belief is that this is because of the multitude of devoted 60, 70 and 80 year olds. I am amazed by their numbers. As long as you keep in mind who your audience is, you'll do just fine on your channel.