Angelina Jordan "What Is Life" REACTION VIDEO A Beautiful Song That Angelina Wrote Herself!

Every single song I hear from Angelina has that something that just blows me away. I was so surprised to hear that she wrote this song...and it was one of the first she wrote!! Amazing!
Here's a reaction to Angelina's I'd Rather Go Blind: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqDZlYd9aLSni5Y
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FROM THE ARTIST:
This is my original song "What is life" acoustic version, you may stream the full orchestra version online :)
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On Piano: Dylan Meek
On Guitar: Ivan Mendez
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[@frankphillips5660]

Angelina wrote the lyrics and the music at 11 years old

[@tomwhite4736]

Yea amazing.🦶👍 her album was recorded November 2017 .

[@johnbattles1002]

This was a fantastic reaction to a fantastic song! Angelina wrote this song and "Oslo" (about her hometown) at age 11. She wrote "Shield" at age 12, then "Million Miles" at 14, and "7th Heaven" at 15. She has more on the way with her album pending release in the near future through Republic Records! Can't wait to hear them! Angelina Jordan -- vocalist par excellence; songwriter; artist; fashion designer; writer & published author; "the Boss"; with a little bit of "philosopher" thrown into the mix ("we come, we see, we go" -- what 11 year old kid even thinks like that, then pens it down in beautiful lyrics?!). And we mere mortals can only sit back, watch and listen in awe!

[@adilsontadeu5075]

Great reaction. Another suggestions for you: her original Shield or Song for A.

[@dianedove1000]

She wrote this at age 11 and performed it for her first album, It’s Magic, at age 12.

[@HS-ol4zl]

Deep thoughts about what is life by a little girl... sung with the most beautiful voice!

[@davidtouma4878]

It is said that Norwegians give their children a spoonful of talent syrup daily. Angelina must have found a crate of that syrup and drank it all. Lol Thank you for another enjoyable reaction video.

[@janettetippetts7942]

I'm really impressed! Multitalented. Perfection all the way around. Maybe her little cheery 'Bye!' is to snap us back into the present reality from out of her mesmerizing 40's time period.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Ha. That "Bye" was perfect!

[@danielfranchette5547]

For information, on guitar Yvan Mendez (who can be found in several other videos), on Keyboard Dylan Meek a Jazz pianist, Producer, Vocalist, Arranger, Recording Artist, and Entertainer, and Grammy Nominated song writer who also worked with Grace Vanderwaal (Found on double bass for "7th Heaven").

[@CateB66]

How you just set the scene….WOW! You have literally transported me to the exact place. Every single thing you described, I just envisioned. Thank you

[@GrandmaEllen]

I like this very much. I'm not sure, but thinking it is from the same era as losing her friend, Avicci, when he died in Oman. I think she was exploring her own feelings of what makes life worth living. And it is so affirmative. I absolutely love it. 💜

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

That's an interesting thought. I've heard about that. It kinda gives the song a different takeaway.

[@most2dot0]

The song itself should be older. It's on her album "It's Magic", and that was reportedly recorded end of 2017 ( November, IIRC). Avicci died in April 2018.

[@tomwhite4736]

@@most2dot0 I have her album " cd " it was recorded at " rainbow studio oslo November 2017. BTW just subscribed to your channel I appreciate all your playlists .

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

@@most2dot0 thanks!

[@larsfrodelarsen6645]

Her voice touches me !!!

[@CarlD70]

What a great reaction Bob. We all know that Angelina is a generational vocalists the likes of which we have not seen in decades. She is also a brilliant young lady as well and a music genius as evident in her vocal skills, but also in her writing and composing skills. Her originals, "Shield", "7th Heaven", "Million Miles" and "Oslo" are all beautifully written and beautifully sung by Angelina, all before she turned 16. Enjoyed this Bob, stay well.

[@brendaarmstrong3677]

Angelina Jordan where version of Lilyhammer TV show and she played a bar girl a Singing girl a nightclub

[@hans-georgschroter7887]

This Song and the second own Song Oslo is a part of her successful first Jazz Album.. It's Magic..she released at 12y Magic Moments from a young Girl 💞

[@brendaarmstrong3677]

Angelina Jordan’s first Original. What is life So good

[@dojoswitzer]

Earlier this year you were finding yourself short of adjectives to describe Angelina. I heard at least four new ones today! (I have a list of words and phrases specific to AJ; I am now passing 275.) Thanks for sharing your discovery and enjoyment with us.

[@dojoswitzer]

I just reached approximately 500.

[@kentovewagenes1141]

I actually think it is not one of her first... i think it is the first song ever that she wrote... and that line... maybe life is a memory, we come, we see, we go... who as a child thinks or write that. 😳❤️ Beautiful song and amazing performance 👍❤️

[@jefftofte9419]

These lyrics in a way, remind me of passages from her book. Incredibly profound thoughts for one so young!

[@henningmathiassen412]

Yes, she deserves credit for her songwriting. We all know that she is first class in arranging or rearranging songs, but she is a complete artist with hands on everything! And for myself I am getting impatient waiting for her album to come!

[@brendaarmstrong3677]

Norah Jones took Angelina Jordan to South Korea had to open up a concert for her

[@larrypifer1103]

Angelina Jordan is the epitome of a Storytelling ARTIST, and she has the ability to take us by the hand and lead us down an imaginary path that we visualize as reality. The remarkable fact is that we experience this in each of her performances

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I was so impressed with this performance! For her to write this song at such a young age just shows us the level of her talent and the effort and love that she's put into her music.

[@kevingood4644]

Bob, she’s special..in so many ways..I feel privileged to know of her…btw note how she emphasised the good and pays little attention to the bad at the end..That’s who she is I feel..))

[@robertsilva631]

If you want to hear Angelina sing more of her original songs, this video is part of a documentary about the 2022 Kongsberg Jazz Festival in Norway - There is a short interview of Angelina in the beginning followed by her performing two of her original songs live in concert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnyuZ2mBatpkfMU

[@keithserafy]

Yes, Robert I was going to recommend the same video. I really hope he does it.

[@griselizondo]

Thank you for your reactions to Angelina! She is amazingly talented ❤️

[@RobertDeMartin]

Bob, the music is great and her lyrics come straight from her heart. It's a great listen. Emotionally, this is a moment when we become so PROUD of her and like a big brother or a father figure we will always be there for her if she ever needs us. She is touching so many people around the world and SHE HAS ONLY BEGUN! Through her connection we can clearly see all people, regardless of gender, age, color, religion, occupation or musical preference sharing their love with her and that, in itself, is a beautiful thought.

[@poolhallshark]

Great to have you back, Bob.👍 Thank you very much for a great reaction to this masterpiece created by an 11 year old girl. It's a truly amazing feat to be honest. My heart is throbbing with excitement from hearing your plans for an all Norway week ❤️🔥💯 Expect to see me in the comments 😁🤣😉 Take care, my friend. Love from Norway🇸🇯❤️❤️

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Working on choosing a Sigrid song now. Going through old comments to come up with one. It's 50/50 if she'll go through, but it's worth the try. Whenever I see UMG under Licenses, my chances go down. They don't like people like me much. How can that be????? LOL

[@poolhallshark]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Haven't got the slightest😁

[@tomwhite4736]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind I guess the older videos may be more successful.

[@berniescott4014]

Angelina never brags about how hard she works on her music,or anything for that matter,humility is a special gift that often is overlooked.The point being she has reportedly been to songwriting workshops back in her Norway days.We know from her book that she is a gifted writer,and beloved grandma Mery is a gifted poet,so songwriting should come naturally to this endlessly talented young prodigy.Loved your reaction and the obvious respect you show to Angelina the artist.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Bernie. It's hard not to respect someone like her. She's got so many positive sides to her. Appreciate the listen.

[@jollyo9276]

Crazy good it is. At 11 this one and her song "OSLO" was recorded for the album "It^s Magic". Would there be any other possible name for her first full album of 2018. I guess her next album will only be "- even more magic" 😃

[@markkleckner3060]

Excellent reaction, God bless!

[@most2dot0]

I like your calm style. For the originals you missed, there are "Oslo" and "Shield", both published when she was (12). A year later she was featured on the TDRX song "Above the Water", which is EDM, and on an otherwise instrumental album by Nico Cartosio with "Song for A", which he specifically wrote for her.

[@most2dot0]

Here is a playlist with all her original songs, most with both an studio recording and a live version to chose from: kzbin.info/aero/PLddfS789jBCows3lQAxFixqTj_rFbGFLM

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Awesome. Thanks!

[@DonaldLancon]

In this song Angelina calls her sister the "love of her life", and you can see that in pretty much every video of them together. Here's a fun one of those (very short) where she's making Juliette laugh by (playing piano and) singing a children's/holiday/drinking (!) song in a silly way: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmfTkouBgMp0o5Y It's hard to tell how old either of them is, but I'm guessing it was just before Angelina turned 11, which would make Juliette 4. (The song is called "Hej tomtegubbar", which translates, more or less, to "Hey, gnome-men" - or, playing up the holiday aspect, "Hey, Santa-men", or even just "Hey, Santa Claus". It's a Swedish song, but what she's singing doesn't seem to match the Swedish lyrics I find online, so I guess she's singing different version of it. I don't know if she's singing in Swedish or Norwegian.)

[@gailhubbard7102]

I LOVE this song! Great job Angelina!

[@soledadmonticelli6091]

Hello? Has escuchado su tema propio ( música y letra hecho por ella ) Shield??? 🤯🤯🤯Digno de una película de James Bond!!!!! Saludos desde Argentina!!!🧉🧉🧉

[@pietersbart]

This such a beautiful song. The message and lyrics are great, the pianist and guitar player are doing a wonderful job and her singing is so soulful and smooth. A lovely jazz song and incredible that it was written by a 12 year old.

[@srikanthsrinivas1777]

Hi Bob, great reaction! When I listen to the lines she wrote for this song in particular, do you know who she reminds me of? Scout, from To Kiil a Mockingbird". The unique perspective of an 8-year old - 10-year old in Angelina's case - in the words of a girl that age is extraordinary is its clarity and power of evocation. You can actually see through the eyes of a child - that's what Angelina can do to you. I loved Harper Lee's book because every time I read it - and I have several times over the years - I continue to be amazed, and find something I kissed the previous times I read the book. Angelina is the only othewr one who does that, only her language is music.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks Srikanth! That's an interesting point. When I re-listen to some of her songs, I find such interesting things that I didn't catch the first time around. That's part of the fun of following her. Thanks so much for watching this one!

[@Owen_S.]

"Every single song I hear from Angelina has that something that just blows me away." I hear you loud and clear, Bob. Same here. She's a rarity; you go into the song knowing she's going to be fantastic, and still end up getting blown away. And, true, she absolutely nails that old school vibe, which I love, on her first original song. As for singers covering Angelina, I know there are some amateurs on KZbin who have covered her already. Perhaps that will happen with some pros after she drops her first Republic album. It'd be fun to see, but she's so unique, covering her might be a little risky for established acts. Since you asked for recommendations, try "Shield," another one of Angelina's original tunes, performed live at age 12. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooLXhpWMgMdjrNU. Cheers.

[@johngaudet285]

You may already know Angelina wrote the music and the words for the song. How any one person can compose and write a song is way beyond me. Her rehearsal of this ( with the entire military band is awesome) somehow she knows exactly how she wants it sung and while still respectful corrects the band/orchestra. Angelina is still a teenager!!!!!

[@violaw4671]

As always, you said it all very aptly and precisely, thank you Danke:)

[@fredneecher1746]

Thank you for this. Yes, this song is very Cole Porter. In fact, I hear echoes of Every Time We Say Goodbye (which you should definitely check out) in this. She performed that just before leaving Oslo for LA, and perhaps it was in her mind when she wrote it. There's a sort of husky thing going on with her voice here which is so enchanting. And her vibrato is so-o soothing! If you want to hear another amazing song which she wrote, check out Oslo, either from the It's Magic album or from the concert she gave with the Stabsmusikkorps (?) military band when she was 12.

[@andyschnell58]

She created a mood. Great comment Bob. Angelina is a rare child who understands emotion at such a high level and even more amazingly she conveys that emotion to the listener. Bob, many thanks for providing so many useful links, in the description, to support Angelina. Please request your viewers read your description to help both your channel and that of the artist.

[@ronraskind]

Andy, I agree that Angelina sings this with great emotion, and as always well beyond her years. She sees things from the point of a 12-year-old but yet very mature and adult like as well. It's hard to fathom! Regarding recommending the links to the viewers, I have commented previously to Bob how important that is. A deserving channel and a deserving artist deserve equal recognition. Bob spends a brief time requesting subscription to his channel and support for his channel as he should. But requesting the same for his featured artists is the right thing to do as it provides equal priority for both. It would be very simple for him to suggest that the viewers watch, like, comment and subscribe to the featured Artist as well as his own channel, using his supplied links. This applies to all young artists like Angelina. I know that there are many angels that would subscribe to his channel with more committed support.

[@elmarwinkler6335]

Bob, sir, her body may be 12 here, but her mind is at least 20 to 30 years older. Everybody says, she´s a genius. But I and other people, who worked with highly intelligent kids recognize her as a VERY highly intelligent person far beyond her age. Her phrasing in her songs and her book shows that clearly. Also she is intelligent and wise enough to seek advise if she have to. Friend Bob, as always stay safe and healthy, Elmar from Germany.

[@annehyden1088]

you must come to visit Norway !

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I wish!! From all the pictures I've seen, it's breathtaking. Maybe someday. I have family in Amsterdam so I could extend the visit a bit. :)

[@quantockbeech]

Great to see you enjoy it as much as I did and still do. Great image you painted too.

[@tomwhite4736]

Another genuine reaction Bob shout out to Dylan meek on piano who is seen accompanying ANGELINA often, and not forgetting Ivan medez, for your pleasure Bob the link to the official lyric video kzbin.info/www/bejne/maPRmKGlppWKgsU thanks Bob always a friend in the room .BTW not aware of any others , I think this was her 1st original written by her.

[@kenvo343]

the last part is exquisitely beautiful.

[@manuelmorante9465]

👍👍🤩🤩👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😍😍

[@gtir300hp]

Talking about Norah Jones. Norah asked Angelina to open her concert in Korea infront of 40 000 people. I think Angelina had her own Concert earlier that day I think at the same festival. I think she sang around 13 songs. I think see was only 11years old too. I think the whole concert is on Angelina's cover channel.

[@tinalindstrom9644]

WOW 🤩 She is SO good it’s not even funny 😯❤

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

She can make a song sound like nobody else can!

[@ronjones1077]

Wherewithal? How can she even begin to come up with themes like this at age 12???

[@terjetroll920]

Norah Jones and Angelina Jordan actually met in South Korea as AJ was support artist of NJ.

[@bjrnrabben5827]

Try also a norwegian band called Madrugada! ("Nobody Loves You Like I do" or "The World Could Be Falling Down" from the Vesterålen prosject from Northern Norway

[@stevebox3103]

Bob, I heard somewhere there’s a copyright class to help avoid blocks, at least for singers, maybe they have one for reactors too.

[@michaelrogers7426]

Think how wonderful it would be to see Angelina is a bar/piano setting. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGasp55-d8t5aZo to get a taste of what that might be like.

[@gtir300hp]

And she was only 11.

[@markbrown1709]

Angelina Jordan is amazing singer and has kind of a cult following, but the one thing I have noticed is that she does not respond to those who react to her, but if what to find a singer who is totally amazing check out Lucy Thomas she has an amazing voice and covers Whitney, Lady Gaga, Celine Barbara and is probably better than them all no affiance check her out and you will be amazed

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Mark. Yes, I've already reacted to a number of Lucy Thomas songs. She's definitely on my list of artists that I just love. Her voice is just flat out amazing. I'll probably be reacting to more from her sooner than later. Thanks for the listen.

[@markbrown1709]

@Modern Life for the 70's Mind thank you they are both amazing singers one thing Lucy has is amazing sister who is almost as good as luck

[@dojoswitzer]

Your Angelina reactions appear to becoming more seldom. Do you need help finding videos for reactions?

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. No, I'll do my best to get to one this week. It's just that I'm getting so many requests on so many different genres.

[@Deb-ex9st]

I don't know what's worse the song or taking a sleeping pill

[@hans-georgschroter7887]

Have a good sleep without side effects 🤣💕she will see you in your dreams, I am sure 😃

[@billweekley4077]

You need to get out of your basement. Open your door to the world, see the stars and listen to the wonderment around you. Listen to the sounds as the dawn comes with the songs of birds. Your life can be so much more.

[@Deb-ex9st]

@@billweekley4077 actually right now I'm enjoying it find cigar and some very old scotch with my investment club meeting

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hey Jim. I'm gonna guess you're not into this genre of music. Ha. Not everyone is gonna love everything, but if this style is your thing, then AJ is as good as it gets. Let me know what you like to listen to and I'll be more than glad to react to one for you.

[@martin__uk]

@@Deb-ex9st - and of course, listening to a phenomenal singer/songwriter by the name of Angelina Jordan. Thanks for adding to her algorithm, that you always do ,in your own imitable way. So keep trolling away if that is "What is Life" offers you for your pleasure. Have a nice day