Music Teacher Reacts: Love Don't Let Me Go by Angelina Jordan

[@paulinetorres2222]

She purrs when she sings.

[@larsfrodelarsen6645]

She's the greatest to popular music since Elvis !!!

[@thomshin2460]

The girl is the best

[@johnwhitley4717]

she wrote this song, speaks four languages and plays piano, guitar

[@jfcaffrey22]

Shawka - Hi and Great Reaction. I suppose it's your good earphones that allowed you to hear certain notes bending - perhaps easier than others. Before I reply to your questions, let me say that I am Not an expert in audio equipment or recording. Yet I have a good pair of ears. First, I agree with @johnbattles1002 that Everything Angelina does is intentional. If she doesn't pre-plan a delivery, then her improvisations are intentional - in an experimental mode. Second, her musical ear is beyond superlative - perhaps off-the-charts. I would not doubt that she can hear someone's recording once - and have both the cadence and the 'spirit' of the song immediately imprinted in her vast musical memory. Third, she can bend notes like no one else - AND she can combine at least 2 vocal effects at the same time (maybe more). This I have not heard others do. To prove any of this to yourself, listen to her younger recordings - made with simpler equipment. And check out the short TikTok videos, which she recorded on her phone! Happy Journeying! Jim

[@olafwiese6728]

This song is kind of timeless. It has the potential to become an evergreen. Angelina gets better and better with every single song. I look forward to every single song. Greetings from Germany

[@dagmarmrogers1]

It's her resonance you heard, I hear it too.

[@marvinboswell3820]

Angelina sings this song Acappella in a number of locations and I don't believe this song is possessed very much at all ,she just sounds that good

[@terrymigliorino8498]

Our Angel has arrived. This is almost (and maybe is) the perfect song for her debut. The video is great, the lyrics are beyond great, and then there’s her voice. I am really looking forward to the album.

[@nfpnone8248]

This is hardly a debut, her album “It’s Magic” was in the top 10 on the iTunes jazz album chart just a couple of days ago, and she made that album with the Norwegian Military Band more than 5 years ago. Is this her first album with Republic Records, yes, but she already has at least 2 originals with Republic Records before this single off her new album which should be released soon. Angelina’s journey is already incredible, there is no reason to embellish what is already unbelievable!

[@terrymigliorino8498]

it's her debut as an adult. Her voice and the orchestration go along with the name of her album - she is now Old Enough to step into her adult career. @@nfpnone8248

[@marvinboswell3820]

If you follow her music you will find she has many sounds and tone to her voice. She uses them in her music to convey emotion

[@vickiemoylan320]

This is her original song from her album coming out this summer. She is amazing

[@catherinelopresti7121]

I love this song! She is so talented. This song along with the video almost gives me a James Bond vibe. Can't wait for the rest of the album!

[@OleOlson121]

Angelina's first original from her new Album with her new LP with half a dozen more originals dropping any day and the full album this fall. No one sings like Angelina. There is no one like her. Simply the best. ♥👣🔥

[@johnbrown3119]

Those new originals have been "dropping any day" ever since Angelina teased one of the songs on June 16 and promised the release "very very soon!" I'm beginning to wonder what went wrong!

[@JaapFilius]

@@johnbrown3119 I am not worried at all. June 16 is less than a month ago (but waiting does make it feel a lot longer), so we just have to be patient. It will come. Probably this is one thing Angelina and her team has no influence on.

[@OleOlson121]

@@JaapFilius I feel it too guys. Almost unbearable. I think patience is not going to come easy with Angelina. And we all know why. 🙂♥👣🔥

[@newtron9]

@@johnbrown3119 Yes, it is no longer a "very, very soon time frame.

[@rw716]

I think Republic Records were trying to adjust the release date due to other bigger singers release dates were probably too close to the original release of Angelina's date. Now that she released on her Instagram that she has a release date (she didn't give the exact date), we just have to wait for her next message to get the exact date!

[@johnbattles1002]

Great reaction and analysis! Thanks! As you learn more about Angelina and her multi-talents, you will know that EVERYTHING she does is intentional. As a child prodigy and musical genius, she has never left anything to chance and happenstance in her recordings and performances. She gives attention to the most minute and subtle details, such as the ones you caught here. She is a phenomenon!

[@johnbattles1002]

You spoke of the James Bond movie vibe. You should hear Angelina's cover of the Bond song "Diamonds Are Forever" that she performed live at 12 years old at "Alsang pa Grensen," a Swedish-Norwegian border music festival. Wow! Also, her ORIGINAL song "Shield," which she wrote and performed on live Norwegian TV at age 12. She herself said that she intended a Bond-feel to it. It is simply beautiful!

[@most2dot0]

Nice picks! A Swedish bolevard newspaper reprted from her that the album will have an 60's vibe. An EP is expected soon: she just teased on her Insta that she now knows the release date (but did not share it yet). It should have another five new songs on it. Her Spotify profile claimes that she will "fully define the scope of her artistery" with this EP.

[@anitaherbert1037]

I have had this on repeat, volume cranked belting along repetitively. Good job I live in the country and the neighbour horses don't seem to mind. A clever single release from her new album of all origionals. She's used vocal fry before. She's had that in her wheelhouse since 8 years old.

[@nanp544]

Certainly not 50ies.🤗😉💞 Awesome isn’t it!! Great reaction.🎼👍🏼

[@soledadmonticelli6091]

Hello!! Hola! Todo lo que hace es intencional, su vibrato es único en el mundo, su raspy voice!!! More, More, More of Angelina!!!! Saludos desde Argentina!!!🤗🧉🇦🇷

[@JaapFilius]

I think everything you hear is on purpose: Angelina loves this 'old school music' dearly since she was a baby so, despite her young age, she knows very well how she wants it to be. And I have no doubt she has a lot of influence on every music arrangement.

[@fredneecher1746]

All those old songs she heard on KZbin would have come from scratchy analogue records. They had a unique feel to them, like you're listening to the sound of the past itself.

[@jameswest8280]

Everything Angelina does is intentional, nothing gets released until she's 110% satisfied.

[@lesgray8709]

Angelina has been known to introduce sounds in her singing that give the feel that you are listening to a an old analogue recording or record. She has a good ear for subtle sounds! This song is her most recent original, with more songs to follow shortly. Regarding the James Bond vibe, Angelina has spoken about this before, with her original song Shield. Shirley Bassey was an early influence, we can still hear it...

[@fredneecher1746]

What's great about analogue is that sound is messy, and analogue picks that up, whereas digital breaks everything down into discrete quanta which are mathematically related. Our ears/brains are tuned to the messy real world and we notice something just isn't right about digital. It's a world reconstructed rather than simply mirrored.

[@alberttenfoot]

@@fredneecher1746 Your explanation about digital is why I think sound engineers should be banished from the recording studio unless the artist specifically asks them to be there. To a degree, the "rot" started with the invention of the Compact Disk.

[@rw716]

This is an original song she wrote and it was released on May 5th from her new EP called Old Enough. The EP is coming out very soon and we fans can't wait! This song is really good! The surprise of the video, her Grandma Mery is in it! This has everything that should make this a big hit. I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. We Angels are so proud of her! I purchased this single right away to show my support for her. Such a catchy song with an old school retro 60's vibe, the feeling she was going for! I really like this song!

[@markuss7249]

Your word in my ear about the "very" of soon. Already 2 months of very soon. Afraid, she's got trouble with her record company. Hope, these songs are her own property...

[@rw716]

@@markuss7249 She posted yesterday on her Instagram that she has the release date of the EP, but she didn't give it in that post. I've heard that a few artists changed their release dates of their new albums, so maybe Angelina had to adjust hers as well. We really don't want her date to conflict with another artist...

[@gailhubbard7102]

Love your reaction! I've never listened to you before but where Angelina goes, I follow! ❤😊

[@mih1961]

She has created her own genre.

[@williambilljones2684]

With the Platform Shoes, mini skirt, big hair, the 1965 Porsche Speedster with the AM Radio, and the *mm film sound. That's a great use of the old technology. It screams 60s, and I love it.

[@SeanBressie]

There are no actions left to accident with Angelina. You can also listen to a performance of hers several times and hear different and new things each time. Some of what you are hearing is likely Vocal Fry or Vibrato and likely a blend of both. She also uses microphones that are very unforgiving and put her true vocals on full display. Great reaction!

[@williamdunphe-bh2pu]

Great reaction as always thank you 😃 wild bill 🙂😍🤩👍

[@HeartFireSessions]

Her vibrato is unique and just perfection

[@tomrogers1305]

Really appreciate your reactions to AJ, even if you keep hearing things no one else can. There are some recordings if her at her first experience in a recording studio (at age six). One of the songs she covered was "Skyfall", at six. She also did Adele's "Rollin' in the Deep". The most accurate and often viewed of her covers that day was Shirley Bassey's "I Who Have Nothing". I recommend that one to you. She never did shy away from the big songs.

[@pattylisk6170]

Her rendition of suspicious minds is so amazing . Hope you will check it out .

[@ronraskind]

Funny you mention James Bond. Angelina at 12 years old recorded and original called Shield. Best version is the indoor concert. No question it has a James Bond vibe. Angelina was interviewed prior to that performance and mentioned that she loves James Bond diamonds are forever. I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction and your genuine and insightful comments. I'm looking forward to your next one. Since you appreciate your featured artist, I'd like to share some important information that will benefit your KZbin algorithm as well as that of the artist. It will also elevate your channel to the next level. Realize that most viewers do not go to your description on their own and therefore miss your valuable information. I suggest making the effort to link not only the artist's original video but also their Official KZbin Channel and social media links. Most important is to direct them to your description and recommend that viewers like, share, comment, and subscribe to the artist, AND to your channel as well! Also suggest that the fans purchase and stream the artists music from their chosen platforms. These actions provide the artist deserved credit for their algorithm and also expose them to more people, the same as the goals for your channel. This also introduces the fans to your playlist and other critical links. It is a win-win for both. Be proud to help boost the analytics for each featured artist, giving them equal priority, and you should be rewarded with more fan loyalty and new subscribers. Peace and love.

[@rickrack4812]

That word "MY" ... VERY MODIFIED AT START and end. I think started with a mini-humm. 'emmiyeee... almost 2 syllibles

[@mikeplott4817]

Great Reaction 👍🙏👣

[@pallen49]

Whoa, that's so cool to know that I wasn't the only one..When this song first came out, I was the only one who said that it has a ' Bond' feel to it...Then after that, there was another reactor who mentioned the same thing..lol. Great reaction my friend. Cheers..

[@ItsMe-cz1pi]

It wouldn't surprise me if Angelina put a few 🤯 moments for the vocal coaches. For me, it is all 🤯 because this is the same girl I saw singing at 18 months old.

[@tadeostodullo4587]

😀😀😀😀😀

[@mldkenny]

Such an amazing vocal experience to the normal ear but thanks for your extra explanations. Simply can't wait for new material , just love this superstar.

[@RobertDeMartin]

Mr. Shawka, I enjoyed your reaction very much. I must say something to you about Angelina if you don't mind. EVERYTHING she does is INTENTIONAL. The more you listen to her you will feel it and understand. NO ONE like her in the world. She is someone very different from what you've been listening to in today's music. Stay with her. I'd like to watch your reaction to her as you hear more and more. I just subbed.

[@stevrnmcmorris]

The do not process her voice ,no auto tune , they may add some reverb but that's about it , those sounds are definitely coming from her

[@keithserafy]

I've read in comments that her contract no Autotune or pitch control is allowed. Angelina & her fans like her music "raw & real." She often uses vintage mics like in this recordings.

[@robertwhite6248]

Have you heard her Dedication to her fans at her Dec 23 2021 Christmas special. "YOU SAY" a Lauren Daigle cover. The singer and the song writer are both Angels !!

[@GaryBarlow-js3ph]

Shawka, If the Grammys were about Technicalities and Originalality and Genius, Angelina would sweep. However we know that it is about Sales, Sucking Up, and friends. No matter what happens all Angel's know who is the 1.

[@markkleckner3060]

Great reaction, she did this live stream, go and see if you hear her do that sound, God Bless!

[@johnvasi]

I know you haven’t listened to a lot of Angelina yet, but she nails everything from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s. Her public debut to the world at 7 was Billie Holiday’s Gloomy Sunday. As Angelina got older (and I mean 8 or 9), she began to add much more of her own style elements to those older songs. Angelina always respects the original music, but makes songs her own. Her voice and vocal tools are so unique that you can recognize her immediately. Today’s song is an original with that 50’s vibe, but it has modern elements. Try something completely different and watch AJ give us 1960’s soul like you would never imagine. Her cover of James Brown’s It’s a Man’s World will stun you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnbQaKd9p898gc0 I remember you mentioning you liked jazz. Watch Angelina’s incredible jazzy take on Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean and ask yourself if there’s any other singer who could even attempt that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqGZaJ5vrNBlg9k😮

[@michaelatwater4725]

You'll notice she never makes it about herself, it is always about the music. Her voice is a slave to the music. No makeup, black and white, old microphone, bare feet. The way it should be!!

[@keithserafy]

Great reaction/analysis. Please keep them coming.

[@pjg58x]

A great reaction and analysis. Many vocal coaches and teachers discuss the unique nuances and details of Angelina’s voice which show what an incredible singer she really is. A think a lot of people who are mesmerized by her voice don’t know what it is about her that makes her resonate so much with them. These reactions sometimes explain it.

[@CarlosCastillo-ue9cz]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@joyceuglow1767]

🔥

[@katherandefy]

AJ has a super clear mask when she hums through nasal consonents that has a bounce. It’s super pronounced in the song I’m Still Holding Out For You.

[@fredneecher1746]

The '50s actually ran on into the early 60s. It all changed around '63/'64, when the Beatles took over the world of pop. Peace, love and druggie songs came in soon after, from around '66/'67. It's interesting you picked up on that vibe. There's a lot of interesting stuff going on in the recording, quite apart from all the great stuff Angelina is doing. This is a song with real depth and many layers. I hope the charts pick it up soon because it's amazing.

[@robertsilva631]

If you want to hear Angelina sing a Bond Style song - check out the song she co-wrote and recorded at age 12 (Shield) - she said she was inspired by the Bond song style: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooLXhpWMgMdjrNU

[@barryoconnor568]

True. It's such a great Bond song, you don't even need to turn on your VCR to "watch" the movie.

[@brucebremer4918]

Like your reaction. Did you notice when she belts at "place to hide" that she uses a grace note that almost makes "place" a 2-syllable word? She hits the belt precisely on the 2nd half of the word.

[@madelaca4589]

Thanks for the great reaction and details. Very interesting. I don't know for sure, but I suspect Angelina's studio recording have little adjustments, specially when you listen to her singing live there's practically no difference. I could even say she sounds even better. Outstanding given that all of her live performances are recorded with phones or simple cameras.

[@cherylkurucz8852]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@anirenka]

💖💖

[@danilozaccaria9271]

Hi Shawka. Wonder what it means but don't worry, I've already subscribed to you a while ago despite that.😄😄. You found this song a perfect sound track for a Bond movie( I agree) and mentioned Skyfall. Little info for you. At the tender age of 6 she walked for the first time into a professional recording studio and recorded Skyfall and I who have nothing by Tom Jones. It's a must see. You'll also can see her performing live on stage, age 10, Diamonds are forever. I'm Danilo an Angel from Rome Italy. I was at one of the 4 concerts she held in Norway last year. Kongsberg july 7th 2022. The day of my life. As good as she is in her studio recordings, nothing compares to listen to her live. 🤩😍

[@angelightification]

We love her Raspy voice -

[@angelightification]

Angelina wrote this song🌀

[@torejorgensen5344]

I didn't hear anything special around "still on my skin". It might be because I am so used to her voice, or that I'm getting to old (early fifties). I downloaded the audio from the original video (the audio will of course be slightly altered during compression) and couldn't see any signs of peaking, and it was not the highest signal in the song. The track was normalized to reach max, but there was no flat curves where it reached max either. I am more used to working with voice over than music, but I don't think there was any peaking in the song.

[@claudiasoto5014]

Listen to How Great Thou Art is amazing ❤😊

[@buza1300]

😎💙👍

[@Audreyjudy-o3z]

If you watch I PUT A SPELL ON YOU - she growls, scats & she actually has a husky voice, it’s due to her jazz‼️

[@dianedove1000]

She’s using an old mike, don’t forget.

[@docradebe9167]

This song is trending and there are various dancers in Japan? subject to be corrected, who perform to it. They are so impressive please check them out. Angel South Africa.

[@juliekeesee3499]

Anybody else feel like she's an Amy Winehouse reincarnate? Sooo talented. 🔥🔥

[@katta0706]

Well she is from Norway maybe the laungage do it thing about the prononunce.

[@charlesbrown5433]

SHE IS 6 FT 1 THAT WAS HER GRAND MOTHER WHO SANG JAZ

[@SteveAckerman-ly3qg]

Terrific reaction. And if you want to get even more Bond vibes, I highly recommend her concert performance of Cry Me a River with a Norwegian armed forces wind ensemble (with whom she had recorded a jazz album It's Magic, at age 12). kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJqxmJ2cp8hkmrM

[@rogerevansen2882]

Everything Angelina does with her music is intentional. Although it would seem odd that you would only pick up something so miniscule that it could only be noticed on a professional set of headphones. As for clean recordings in modern music....wtf? I take it that you haven't heard all of the autotune being used to eliminate the humanity from the voice in most all modern records.

[@robertwhite6248]

Every thing AJ does is intentional,,, she wants you to Feel her music not hear it

[@markchasse8992]

Sounds like a cut right off of Amy Winehouse album.

[@charlesbrown5433]

A LOT OF SONGS SHE USES A MIC THAT STOPES THE OVER

[@newtron9]

Nice job with your analysis. Thank you. May I suggest Angelina's Original song "Shield" for your next reaction. Many have said this one has a Bond Vibe going for it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooLXhpWMgMdjrNU hope you can get to it.

[@welcomeaboa]

Why haven’t you reviewed Putri Ariani yet. The Americans got talent version has 4 1/2 million views, and then you go down the Rabbit hole with her beautiful voice.

[@ShawkaReacts]

I'll add it to the list!