First Time Reaction to "What is life" by Angelina Jordan

[@keithrichardson6836]

What a unique voice and i believe she's only 12 here. Outstanding talent is AJ.i agree the first video for me.🌟👍

[@johndoe-gt6gp]

She has a concert coming up in Portsmouth NH September 22. Probably the last chance to see her in a relatively small venue (900 seats). Her new EP drops this Friday.

[@TouchyReactions]

Thanks for the heads-up

[@hans-georgschroter7887]

What is Life, the main question of our living. She found her answer in the gooood way of thinking. All her doing and her other Songs based on this important first own Song. A Life with happiness and Love for others ❤️💓

[@steve1711]

Just remember the last two videos are recorded on camera phones. Her live performances - seen her twice, are amazing.

[@pjg58x]

No professional recording equipment was allowed at this concert so the only documentation is from fan cell phone videos.

[@Christian-DH]

This is one of my top 5 favorites.

[@mariaalicea1425]

We love you Angelina ❤❤❤

[@stellasweden]

Thanks for beautifull reaction ❤

[@TouchyReactions]

Thanks for watching!

[@I_scribbles]

This is my fav song by anyone. Simplistic, yes, maybe, but soo much wisdom and depth lies within.

[@robertsilva631]

Angelina is about the same age in all three videos (12). She wrote the song at age 10 or 11 - first appeared on Angelina's Album - It's Magic which she recorded at age 11 and released at age 12.

[@larsfrodelarsen6645]

She makes life better !!!

[@SuperLiorr]

This is an original song by Angelina, she wrote it, so everything she says about her grandfather, her sister, etc. is true, this is her point of view 🦶🦶👑🗣🎙🎷 She has a show in the US in September...

[@rogergraetzer5992]

Angelinas Grandmother Mery is a painter 👩‍🎨 not Singer 😮Angelina is Amazing in her original song and the Lyrics is brillant the first song is for me the best you can hear the voice pure and clear and Jazzi ,bluesi,tone and her unique and special raspi, and her brilliant Vibrato Angelina „Is Music“ her voice 😮and a guitar 🎸 of piano 🎹 That’s all this genius girl doesn’t need anymore!!! I loved it❤❤❤ I love❤everything about Angelina!!! We Angels 😇 all love❤Angelina!! She is a miracle ! A phenomenon something unprecedented unbelievable but true!!! Great ,great ,great reaction and comments from You Two👍👌👏love❤and peace ☮️✌️Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭have a great Weeand work/music time 👌😇🦶👸🎙🎷🎺🎸🎼👋🏻🙋‍♂️

[@TouchyReactions]

Thanks Roger 😊

[@9Ballr]

I've always thought that Angelina shines best in intimate settings, accompanied by just a piano, or just a guitar. The better you can hear her voice, the more astonishing her talent appears. I'm so glad that Angelina could help you two get to know each other a little better.

[@rchad6064]

Nice reaction, Touchy. You two are in luck on September 22nd she is performing live at The Music Hall. Portsmouth NH. I hope to see you there.

[@TouchyReactions]

Thanks for the info! Unfortunately we already have plans on that weekend 😕.

[@robertsilva631]

Angelina's grandmother Mery is a painter and poet and has also directed and/or produced some of Angelina's videos - also designed and made a lot of Angelina's performance clothes - Angelina now designs a lot her own clothes.

[@robertsilva631]

Angelina doesn't need a big production or auto-tune.

[@robertpalmer9831]

This song was how I first discovered Angelina Jordan. I was searching for the book of the same title by Erwin Schrodinger, lol. She gave a very different answer to the question, but a profound one nonetheless. Now my life has been profoundly changed for the better by all her music, especially her original songs.❤

[@TouchyReactions]

Thanks for sharing your story with us Robert ❤️

[@albertphilippi4371]

To the last video!!! The Staff Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces (Forsvarets stabsmusikkorps) recorded the album "It's Magic" with 16 tracks in 2017/18 to mark the 200th anniversary and released it under their record label Forsvarets Musikk. Because of the special anniversary, they asked Angelina (Angelina was 11y) to do the vocals on the album. As a special tribute to Angelina, two originals by Angelina were also released on the album. On June 16, 2018, for the official celebrations and tribute to the orchestra, there was this spectacular concert "It's Magic' with many test screep prominent guests including the Prime Minister at the time, Erna Solberg ( btw, a huge Angelina fan, her own words) . 👣💯 *AJ* 💯👣

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Very interesting thought-provoking very mature Ryan Angelina

[@stillracer2514]

The last video is The Staff Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces. Angelina did a whole album with this band called "It's Magic". This song is on it. They performed the entire album.

[@ckh57]

Angelina's grandmother Mery, is a well known painting expressionist artist not a singer, Angelina is the only singer musician in the family.. Thanks for her support... Yes that is Norway's royal military band..

[@TouchyReactions]

Awesome thanks 😊

[@hans-georgschroter7887]

​​@@TouchyReactionsut she told her grandma is her greatest influencer and as a poet she is involved in the lyrics of her own Songs and her book, between two hearts 💕 they released together

[@ryanjackson645]

this is not my first time hearing her shes amazeing

[@ryanjackson645]

this braught tears not sad ones tears of joy for her

[@geoffreynorth9046]

Great comments: I have listened to this many times and it has grown on my continually... I got serious goosebumps this time, particularly from the amazing ending... The whole of that concert with the (excellent) Norwegian military band was fantastic by the way... you can see from the videos that they were in awe of Angelina (and very fond of her ). And by the way: you can see her live in the US in September.. she will be having a concert there and I believe there are still some seats available...

[@TouchyReactions]

I checked. We actually have another event already booked for that weekend. Bad timing for us.

[@elmarwinkler6335]

The band in the first life performance is the same as in Norway 2022. As I understood it, this was a intimate charity concert at Christmas 2018. She changed multiple times her outfit in this happening. Glad to have you back with us and Angelina. Elmar from Germany

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you Elmar

[@most2dot0]

PS: Have to correct myself here: Boris answered when asked about if the reason for cloth change was different shows, or different days: "Both: 4 shows in 2 days, 2 outfits for the first one and 3 outfits for each of other 3 three". And as this was all at Prøysenhuset, a charity relation is actually quite likely.

[@elmarwinkler6335]

@@most2dot0 THANK YOU very mutch my friend. Be safe.

[@ClaudioMarcucci7756]

Thanks for the wonderful reaction. I adore her absolute tranquility and ease of singing and composing the story. I really love this song of hers, it's so simple, sweet and deep at the same time, perfect for her wonderful velvet voice, is stunning also for her profound lyrics, "...maybe life's a just a memory, we come, we see, we go ..."! She is absolutely unreal at only 11/12 years. 💛🧡❤

[@TouchyReactions]

Couldn't agree more!

[@ClaudioMarcucci7756]

@@TouchyReactions 😍

[@angelastant6554]

The genre is Angelina Jordan!

[@elmarwinkler6335]

The second concert was a celebration of the 200th year of existence of this band "The Staff Band of the Armed Forces" of Norway, As the guests were handpicked, including the government of Norway, no professional filming equipment was allowed. This band has a tremendous love and respect for Angelina. I mean, when a middle aged seasoned, experienced conductor asks a 11 year old, during rehearsals for advice in front of the whole band. Come one..... I think that alone shows how much they respect their National Treasure. And I have to correct myself here. The people of Norway declared Angelina. SHE IS NOT A NOBLE WOMAN OF NORWAY. A Norwegian kindly corrected me here. Non the less her people hold her in high esteem to this day and many a scandinavian musician feels honored to work with and for her.

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Yeah, man on the piano has been in there for an Emmy. I have a Mendes behind her, is playing a guitar your child prodigy, yourself that all superstars and making.

[@markkleckner3060]

12 year old Angelina did it again as always, good reaction. No one in her family is musical, her grandma was a child Prodigy, Poet and Artist who listens to Jazz Music. She did "Over The Rainbow when she was 11, mind blowing performance, God Bless!

[@TouchyReactions]

Thanks Mark.

[@AbbieCrescendo]

Great reaction guys. There is nothing simple to what Angelina does when it has to do with her singing but I do agree with this song being the introduction to first time listeners. The first version you played is my favorite, ty.

[@kentovewagenes1141]

I see that you have got great info on these performances, so i will just add my favorite line from the song 👍 Maybe life is just a memory, we come, we see, we go ❤️ So true ❤️

[@TouchyReactions]

Beautiful

[@angelastant6554]

By the way Angelina wrote this when she was 11, all three performances she’s 12!

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Anita Jordan is a wise wise musician. She hears music like no one else that she’s a Prodigy. This is her first composition first time she wrote and the words are very enticing and makes you want to think about what is life what does that we do with our life is it a Family? Is it to have a bar a job? What is life about? It’s about us what we do and how we do it. Thank you very very very wonderful composition. I know you’re all right. Many more I know you’re working on now. Call Megan Miles about your grandfather passing away. I know the first time you do that you couldn’t get through it but this time you’re gonna make it you’re gonna become international singer store I knol

[@pjg58x]

Nice reaction guys. She is definitely 12 in the 1st and the last video and probably in the 2nd as well. She first recorded the song at age 11 for her first album called It’s Magic. The final performance was a concert to promote the album that she made with the orchestra that is accompanying her.

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you so much 💓

[@capstan50g]

This is quite the first composition. Ivan Mendez's presence means that Angelina was age 12. The pianist is a friend of hers and also appears in her 7th Heaven music video playing the upright bass. Great reaction, guys!

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you 😊

[@johndoe-gt6gp]

The pianist is Dylan Meeks. A multi-instrumentalist that has accompanied AJ a couple of times. He’s originally from TX but went to Juilliard or some other musical conservatory back east before landing in LA.

[@capstan50g]

@@johndoe-gt6gp Thanks for the info Johndoe!

[@johndoe-gt6gp]

@@103mrg Oops. My bad. Thanks.

[@stevenhambek846]

Did anyone else notice how the pianist stayed away from interfering with Angelina. Gave her all the respect she deserves. Angelina is the boss and the focus. ❤❤❤😊

[@poolhallshark]

Great reaction, guys! Great to have you back with Angelina. All these performances are from around the same time, i believe she was 12 in all of them 🙂 Before I go, I just have to tell you that her 5 song EP called "Old Enough" will release on July 21st, in exactly 48 hours from now, as I am writing this comment. Be on the lookout for that ! Much love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥

[@TouchyReactions]

Nice. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@poolhallshark]

@@TouchyReactions 😊👍

[@stillracer2514]

Six songs.

[@poolhallshark]

@@stillracer2514 Yeah ?? WOW!

[@poolhallshark]

@@stillracer2514 I only know about these 5: "Fire and Rain", "Diamond", "Now I'm the Fool", "All My Fault", "Good in Goodbyes" Do you happen to know the name of the 6th ?

[@navrozelalkaka8457]

the lyrics are profound

[@bygeorge100]

I credit the incredibly good sound you're hearing to her new microphone (which she received as a birthday present when she turned 12). It made a HUGE difference in her recordings.

[@bygeorge100]

BTW: Ryan, I think you promised to take Cindy to a live AJ show, so you better snag tickets for her Portsmouth, NH concert on Sept.22! Also, a couple of thoughts: I believe Angelina is 12 in ALL of these performances (the only difference is her clothes & hair, which can make her look older or younger). Also, having played clarinets & saxophones my whole life (I'm in my 70s), the lovely solo you heard was a sax (not a clarinet) -- although there a plenty of lovely clarinet parts in this recording. You might want to watch a few more of the tracks from this "CD Release Concert" for her "It's Magic" album, as the Norwegian Armed Forces band is excellent. Keep up the good work!

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you so much for the help 🙂

[@stillracer2514]

Angelina's grandma is famous Iranian artist and poet. She is not a singer. Angelina was the oldest in the first video and I believe the last video she was the youngest. She does look older in a dress.

[@claudiasoto5014]

There’s a short video of Angelina Jordan singing in Japanese her maternal grandfather “like a river flows “enjoy it .Shes having a Concert in Los Angeles September 20/24 tickets are on sell…..🦶👑🎶❤️

[@TouchyReactions]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@peterhormell1511]

Yes, Meri Zamani (Angelina’s Grandma) is a painter and poet. As a matter of fact, like her granddaughter Angelina, Mery’s artistic ability was discovered at a very early age too. Mery was a prodigy at six years old in her native Iran. For an example of Mery’s artwork (among others) check out Angelina’s colorful outfit when she performed “Bohemian Rhapsody” at America’s Got Talent. Her pantsuit was sewn together by both Mery AND Angelina, and the material they used had images of Mery’s artwork silkscreened upon it! 😳 … 😊🥰 🎶❤️👣

[@tevamaru]

thanks for your reaction to this great song. And for including the live version that I've never seen before! I hear what you say about this being a good introductory song to recommend, but for me, I'm glad I heard this song after I'd seen many of her performances and learned a bit about her family, especially Grandma Mery and little sister Juliette. Hearing the lyrics about those two special family members rang a tone for me that I might have not appreciated so much if I started off with this song. I would have gotten it eventually however. On a side note - who gets to sing with the Norwegian Armed Forces Band??? Thanks again....TM

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Now she has 2 billion views on her KZbin channel

[@elmarwinkler6335]

Maternal grandma Mery Zamany is a painter and poet since childhood. Angelina inherited her talent from the poetess. I also was told by an Angel, who met Sarah and Angelina in 2022, that the women are all highly intelligent. As for playing multiple instruments, often it seems that Angelina isn´t very good with them. That is not true, I saw a rehearsal video from her when she was around 11 or 12, she played piano a few notes like she didn´t know how to do it.... and suddenly she turned into a virtuoso playing like a pro. The same goes with her guitar. I suspect her to concentrate on her vocals and lets others to the instrumentals.

[@CarlosCastillo-ue9cz]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@anthony7400]

Mary her Grandma is painter and poet. Do not believe she was a singer that I am aware. Mary definitely was there for many of her performances and gave encouragement, not sure if she ever provided music advice. Closest I remember is interactions durring Im fool to want you and how she was performing. Angelina has been arranging and directing since she 7 that I am aware.

[@ryanjackson645]

have no clue angelina but seems to be gettin showed what coulda been andf it hurts if i'm honest

[@ryanjackson645]

but can't comp[lain so glad u got your dreams

[@jonathanmanuel4396]

it seems to me like the very young angelina is already becoming the female equivalent of the great elvis when hes singing the blues and country . her song writing has depth hard to believe it was written by a 12 yr old

[@rickpallas2001]

Her Grandmother, Mery Zamani, is an artist (painting) and a poet. Here is a KZbin of some of her artwork. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2qxqYtmqbidiZI

[@pa1189j]

A version with revised audio from Oslo. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5zCkp5ve9-Vg80

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Show the song called shield when she was 12 about how her family protect her because of the her far for Petra gets bad people the. Republic. Of Savland i’m in a training area they flew her to sing this song for them. It’s really good song it for 1000 miles and she performed the song after a short interview she’s very wise and very understanding she’s not like a 12-year-old here she’s really smart and intelligent and she speaks like an adult anyway the song with the metal Simon wonderful song

[@OleOlson121]

Welcome back you guys. The fans have answered you questions and feedback so I'll just say that I love format you have been using. When you can cover three performances in one reaction you reduce the number of videos in her library by that same amount. That helps whittle it down some. But there are some songs that would not fit into this format. For instance 'Fly Me to the Moon' has 1/2 dozen or more videos of that performance. Same with 'What a Difference a Day Makes'. But I love the format when you can do it. Your evaluation is spot on as usual and if you have a question, let us know, Guarantee the Angels will answer it hopefully respectfully.🙂Or offer corrections and insights which should add to your knowledge of Angelina and her journey. As mentioned, her in Concert in Portsmouth NH September 22, may be one of the last times to see her in an intimate setting. That's why I felt so blessed to be able to be there for it. And guess what. We'll have 1/2 a dozen of her new originals that she can sing for us. I hope she does them all. She will have enough of her own originals to do a full concert of just originals if she wanted. And more this fall, hopefully before the concert. I do love her covers however and hope she does some of both. They still have tickets available last I checked running about $130 - $240 or so. Very affordable. Get them direct from the theatre not a third party they are looking for a profit. Would love to see you there. Love it. Love you guys. Peace from Viking country. ♥👣🔥

[@TouchyReactions]

Thank you so much 💓 💗

[@ron4mac]

I would love to see you react to a video involving the creation of another original of hers, "Oslo". kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4qqnWSMfqmBjck I really think it is her finest early composition.

[@TouchyReactions]

It's on my list

[@anitaherbert1037]

She wrote this and another song at 12 years old . SHEILD influenced by Bond songs.

[@TouchyReactions]

She's crazy talented.

[@Niopas]

What is life and Oslo were on the album " it's magic " recorded November 2017. aged 11.