Äänikoutsi reagoi: Angelina Jordan "I put a spell on you" // Finnish Vocal Coach Reacts (SUBS)

[@gregjohnston5684]

This may be the best reaction I have heard to AJ's performance in this song. Not only were you appropriately shocked, you have been the only one who has shown any real appreciation for the role that Screamin' Jay Hawkins played in Angelina's interpretation of the song. Forget all the pop versions. AJ gets her inspiration from the source. You could have zeroed in on a lot more elements in SJH's original that AJ adopted and adapted into her version. And you have a good sense of humor and good video presence. Nice job.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you Greg! ❤️ I do know quite a few things what comes to jazz. 🤪 It's always such a joy to see artists honoring their predecessors and doing their homework with music history! I trust that those viewers who are interested, will study the SJH video I linked under this reaction to see how brilliantly AJ truly paid honor to the original.

[@johnroache32]

Anna is spot on. Angelina includes all the elements and nuances of the original. I enjoyed your comments to Anna. 🌺

[@GinMae]

I agree, Greg! Anna is amazing!

[@ooshta]

@@annavaskelainen I totaly agree with you. The one of many things you'll learn about Angie is that she makes all covers her own & is still respectful to the original. Here's 2 of her newer covers react to them & you'll see what I'm talking about. “Billie Jean” (Jazzy Michael Jackson Cover) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqGZaJ5vrNBlg9k released 7-31-21 she’s 15 “Yesterday” (The Beatles) cover kzbin.info/www/bejne/paPZkHWniLiUaMk Angie's 15 released 8-26-21

[@gregjohnston5684]

@@annavaskelainen Speaking of honoring her predecessors, here she is honoring Ella Fitzgerald's SUMMERTIME. Age 8 in the Norway's Got Talent finals. kzbin.info/www/bejne/amWWoXWJpd1oeJY And here she is honoring Billie Holiday's I'M A FOOL TO WANT YOU. Age 12 in a studio rehearsal or recording session for her album IT'S MAGIC. Her grandmother is recording the event. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXjbYZegjbmLh80 I miss your reactions to AJ. They are among the best.

[@corbelius6]

She is really paying a tribute to Screaming Jay! I Love IT!

[@janeladik1580]

Another masterpiece from Angelina is a studio recording of “I’m Still Holding Out For You’ age 10. I would love to hear your reaction to it. Oh yes, best reactions I have seen.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you very much! ^^

[@peterkordas6232]

How Great Thou Art is a wonderful example of Angelina's lower register... Transcendant

[@hippopotaman075]

This is my favourite from Angelina and i have enjoyed listening to over 100 reactors reacting to this cover. I think your reaction is by far the best i have heard. You zeroed straight in to the picture of screaming Jay Hawkins, i have only seen 1 other reactor comment on the picture, you obviously know your music history very well and it was pleasing to see you comment on how well Angelina researched this song before singing it. I believe this may be the best cover of a song ever , Angelina did it so well including the shock rock value of this song, it was shocking in itself that a 9 year old could sing this song with so much feeling and emotion. Amazing cover Amazing reaction. 👹😊🌏

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@orlandobangayan8178]

Good morning my beautiful lady 💝👍🌷🌹🌺🇵🇭

[@catmini1]

oh, i love finnish spoken language!

[@ronjones1077]

Your English is maybe better than mine but thanks for the CC. You are the first reactor to use the little Hawkins clip for that one section. I was just 6 years old when he did this song in 1956, but remember him on TV and radio in the 60's. i Liked and Subscribed

[@annavaskelainen]

you're welcome. 😊 I'm glad you enjoy my content, welcome to the gang! xx

[@patdavis6383]

I have listened many times to Angelina's version of this song. One thing always gets me and that is the note at the end. It is powerful and so long! Where does all the breath come from for that note???? He body isn't big enough to contain that much air!

[@annavaskelainen]

😁

[@103mrg]

pat When she sings "now" (the last note at the end), yes, it's long; but the breath starts at "I'm yours...." which makes it even more impressive.

[@DavidHAngelinaJFan]

oh my god dear lady you have so much to experience from this young ladies talent. she is amazing.

[@wbutrico7627]

Fantastic reaction.. spot on with every detail you covered. It is an absolute pleasure to have some give a reaction who actually know what they are talking about. Angelina is just so unique in her approach and her musical style. She almost morphs into the original artist. when she does a cover. she has an amazing gift, a beautiful musical mind, and then combines that with a great work ethic. Even at this age, you can tell she has spent countless hours studying and training. I wanted to suggest a couple of my favorites. First there is "I am still holding out for you ( she was ten when she sang this ) it has a unusual back story, but it is stunning. The other one is " I'm a fool to want you" both the one from Norway's which she did A Capella ( unbelievable ), but my favorite is a version she did in a studio when she was, I believe, 12years old. Anyway I wanted to thank you again for your insight on this reaction,. Have fun traveling down this rabbit hole. It is a endless journey, packed full of amazing performances.

[@davidw.hulbertiv5211]

Thank you for so much insight...

[@douglaspensack3499]

AJ has said "if there had been no Billie Holiday, there'd be no Angelina!"

[@danspicks]

That was an excellent reaction!

[@corbelius6]

Thank you for recognizing The Original Singer! She did!

[@annavaskelainen]

of course! xx

[@stillracer2514]

Maybe it is time to go way back when Angelina was 7 years old singing "Gloomy Sunday" at her Norway's Got Talent audition.

[@hdctx]

The girl is a musical genius.

[@JimChandlerMartialize]

Your knowledge of singers and genre is very good. Bravo

[@dirkdegraw4165]

Great reaction. I appreciate your feedback and insights. Look forward to more Angelina reactions. Thanks.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you Dirk! I'll return to AJ for sure!

[@gustavoorozco4211]

It is definettly not a kid song, but she was able yo master it, and i'm shooket to see how close yo the original it is but the real shoock is that she did the arrangements and she was almost directing the experienced musicians on to a work of art, amazing. Love your reaction and as always with all the respect, love your eyes while You were listtening yo the music, i can see you really enjoyed it, thank you, i love you!!!!

[@annavaskelainen]

thx Gustavo.

[@way2deep100]

Shirley Bassey you say? Angelina did an effortless public performance of Diamonds Are Forever aged 11.

[@dojoswitzer]

Don’t you just wish you could hear that for the first time, 100 times over? Thanks for letting us share your first experience with you.

[@annavaskelainen]

[@albertphilippi4371]

WOW, that was one of the best reactions I've seen in hundreds of reactione's videos about this masterpiece. Not only did you know the original song when you were younger, you also recognize Jay Hawkins on the candle, WOW. Then you can also see how Angelina arranged this song (it was unbelievable, it really is Angelina's arrangement). Very, very good great job. 👍👍👍👍👍 💯 *AJ* 💯 Angelina discovered jazz at the age of about four with her grandmother Mery Zamani. I suspect at first in the form of vinyl records. Angelina's absolute and most important role model is Billie Holiday. Angelina said in an interview with American songwriter last year, “I have to say if it wasn't for the unconditional love that came from Billie Holiday’s legendary music, there would not be Angelina Jordan today. I am very blessed today that her music found me very early, " 🤗🤗🤗

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you very much Albert! 🤗❤️🎵 I am a bit of a jazz geek I must admit hehehe.. Love the way Angelina did this! xx

[@HS-ol4zl]

Congrats... you just discovered the most astonishing voice of the century!

[@runejenssen5110]

Thank you for this great react of Angelina,the barefoot princess of jazz, 9 years old,screaming jay hawkings song from 1956, and Angelina in beast mode

[@BigAngieFan808]

Such a great reaction! Thank you!

[@annavaskelainen]

I'm glad that you liked it! Xx

[@twfchamp02]

That initial look of disbelief and then you asked the question,” What is this?” Perfect. Subscribed.

[@annavaskelainen]

Heheh 😅 Welcome to the gang, glad to have you with me!

[@49buzzy]

Anna, your are so talented!!! I love your 2 reactions to Angelina - PLEASE do more, will you??? I beg you.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you!!! 😊 I'll do more Angelina reaction videos in the future for sure. xx

[@49buzzy]

@@annavaskelainen xxx

[@yiuqwfj]

You have a fine ear, you pick up all the details! You've mentioned Shirley Bassey; Angelina has covered 'diamonds are forever' once in a concert.

[@jimdonaldson3277]

"When I sing I go to another world. The world is endless. It's like, full of happiness. I love it. It's amazing. And when I am on stage, I don't want to go [leave the stage]. [laughing]. I just want to be on stage" A snippet of Skaylan’s interview of Angelina Jordan (age 12) on Norwegian TV - November 2018 Great work Anna. Angelina is quite shy away from a microphone. However, once she makes the transition to her stage identity, she can be a fire-breathing dragon or whatever mode is called for. She almost hates long introductions and she normally enters and exits the stage with as little fanfare as possible. If I had her talent, I would demand to be carried around in some sort of golden litter preceded with fresh rose pedals. IMO, there is something else at work with her that I believe poets and philosophers have opined about for eons.

[@Tdj1414]

Very nice reaction. Most reactors don’t know who screamin jay hawkins is. They see the photo she holds up and have no idea. You’re the first one I’ve seen who recognizes him and gives us more insight as to her studies and her natural ability. Really enjoyed this. 👍🏻

[@annavaskelainen]

Jazz is somewhat my expertize. 😊 I'm glad viewers know Jay too!

[@ronvirta3112]

Just love your reaction! Angelina is a treasure and we all are fortunate to have her in our life!

[@annavaskelainen]

[@DeansMayhem]

Great reaction and analysis! I too appreciate you mentioning Screamin' Jay Hawkins and even a little comparison.

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@PhilipKnopp]

Thanks for such an extensive review of Angelina’s techniques…I love her performance…it is likely to become a classic in its own right!

[@albertstern1945]

Great and intelligent reaction. For me this is one of the best performances ever but I am glad she moved way from this style and saved her vocals. I suggest next all 4 songs, in order, on Norway's Got Talent 2014 at 7 and 8 years old, with subtitles in English. Some reactors have done all 4 in 1 reaction and it works great as you can see her improve in each one. Thanks

[@kenparker4688]

Goodness Anna. You are so lovely! Great review on Angel ina 🤷‍♀️

[@annavaskelainen]

[@musicluvr70]

I just came across this reaction, and then had to go check your first reaction to this young prodigy. Well done on both young lady, and I give you 2 thumbs up. I don't subscribe to a lot because I only watch Angelina Jordan reactions, and 2 month in between is a long time, but I do search daily for new reactions, so yours should now be in my radar.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thx Gary, glad to know you enjoyed both of my reactions! Hope to see you at least in my next AJ reaction! Be well. xx

[@McDevittMike]

This is one of the best reactions to this miracle I've ever seen. Good job!

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you so much Mike!

[@dannydoc1969]

Anna, your analysis was spot on. Not many reactors even know who Screamin Jay Hawkins even was. You should listen to her Norway’s Got Talent performances at ages 7 and 8, especially her rendition of Summertime a la Ella Fitzgerald. Her vibrato, and Jazz techniques are amazing for any age.

[@annavaskelainen]

of course I know SJH! ❤️ I'll definitely check out more AJ! xx

[@kenvo343]

"what is this?" haha... that must be one of the most interesting reactions to this outrageous rendition by Angelina. I appreciate your knowledge of Screaming Jay Hawks and your analysis of his influence on Angelina. Love your reaction.

[@annavaskelainen]

hahaha aww Ken :D I'm glad you liked this reaction! Hope to see you around in the comments in the future as well! xx

[@rogerandrus1806]

I suspect that following this video Angelina's vocal coach(es) encouraged her to dial back on the harsher aspects of the performance. in later videos (Seoul, Korea and others) she treated her voice more gently. Great performances in difference ways. I watched this several months ago, but just came back after watching your reaction to Easy on Me. Many vocal coaches and singers react to Angelina, but you are one of the few who discuss technique in layperson's terms. Hope to see more Angelina on your channel.

[@annavaskelainen]

I've heard that this was one of the last performances she used her voice like this! I try my best not to go too nerdy with my commenary, that is to be more accessible for non-singers too. 😊

[@clydeatrowbridge]

the first song angelina sang in her school's basement studio was " i who have nothing " by shirley at 6... at 7 in interview at NGT she mentioned shirley as one of her influences.. " diamonds are forever " is on her " it's magic " album...thanks so much

[@TheIpadfanatic]

Seeing Angelina Jordan here makes me reconsider my life choices. Dang. What a performance. Thank you Anna, that was lovely.

[@annavaskelainen]

hehe. This was such a charismatic little comment, thanks for this!

[@erikcouvret]

Very nice and wise reaction! Angelina is so special with all her vocal skills and musicaltiy and storytelling nature in her performances! What makes it hard to describe her is that there is an effect from the fact that she is so young and cute (and humble), yet so professional! It didn't take her long to sing like a seasoned adult singer, who had tons of life experience!

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you Erik! ^^ She truly is something else isn't she.

[@guittadabe5214]

I find her early years, or should I say, earlier years fascinating. To this day I love her cover of "Summertime" in the Norway Got Talent competition. She was 7-8 years old at the time, and it still shocks me, as much as one of her first audition for the show at age 7 "Gloomy Sunday" when she couldn't even pronounce English properly but the soul she put in that song was unmistakable.

[@michaelasher9395]

There is a video of her at 5years old, in her room sharing her toys, and her English is as accurate any American or British child. Technically English is her 2nd language, but in reality she was raised pretty much bi lingual from the beginning. Her family spoke both languages in their home. You can tell this when in early videos, like " When you're smiling ", and the videos of her 12th birthday, when she speaks English, she sounds like an American girl from the Midwest and her friends have distinctly Norwegian accents.

[@rongotwalt4487]

Fantastic reaction Anna ! Your expertise on how Angelina uses the original phrasing in her performance is right on ! No one else has noticed these nuances ! Your ear for vocal nuances and techniques are phenomenal and much appreciated ! You seem to love blues / jazz it's so obvious ! I'm assuming you had a jazz background or training ! Thank you for reacting to our barefoot princess ! Your comments are so welcomed ! Keep posting and have a fabulous weekend ! 🤗👍🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you Ron!! 🤗👍❤️ I am happy to provide you something new regarding this performance! I am a bit of a jazz geek I must admit.. I'll react to more AJ in the future for sure! Be Well! xx

[@dojoswitzer]

Thanks for the English subtitles

[@annavaskelainen]

Glad to know you appreciate them! xx

[@rogeriopinheiropassos5622]

Excellent observations Anna, I liked the search for the direct influence of Screaming Jay, because like any genius, Angelina is hungry for experimentation and testing herself, observing her possibilities and limits, and that's what she's been doing since she was young until today. It has become an international treasure and not just Norway.

[@annavaskelainen]

Good to know that you like this one Rogerio! 😊 Angelina is a treasure.

[@billmichealoff9549]

An excellent reaction and analysis! Please do many more.

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️🎵 I will!

[@sharonroyal1410]

I agree with Greg's response to your reaction! Thank you.. hope to hear more from you!

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you Sharon! Hope to see your comments under my future vids as well! 😊☺️🎵❤️

[@charlesowen6879]

I really enjoyed your reaction video. You are very knowledgeable. I am a hugh Angelina fan. You have heard two songs with her using two different singing techniques. When you do your third reaction it will be the third singing style. She adjusts her sound to the artist, the timbre for emotion and her own personal interpretation. Enjoy!!

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@charlesowen6879]

@@annavaskelainen I googled you to listen to some of your songs. I really enjoyed Varpunen jouluaamuna. You have a beautiful voice, your training and hard work really shows. Great control and beautiful voice. I also enjoyed the piano. He is very good. I think all of your reaction listeners should google you and listen to you. They will be glad if they do.

[@pontusosterlin1966]

You just did the best analysis and reaction to this epic song I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen a lot of them. Absolutely brilliant 🙏💕 Thank you so much. Now I can’t wait for you next one ☝️ But what will it be? So hard to pick. But the one which I myself keep coming back to and listen to time and time again, is her cover of Billie Holiday’s I’m a Fool To Want You. Now there are several videos to choose from, dating back from when she was 7-8 singing it a Capella on the Norway’s Got Talent competition. But I would go for the studio version she did for the album It’s Magic when she was 11. Rusty Shackleford has combined the studio sound recording with the visuals from one of her rehearsals, filmed by her grandmother Mery: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXjbYZegjbmLh80 You can also find the link to the raw rehearsal video and audio if you wish to compare in the description of Rusty’s version.

[@lengould9262]

Excellent Pontius. Your reactions are also worthy. You are right about the quality of the studio version, but I think the a cappella NGT version is an amazing mind blowing experience to at least see once.

[@7kastlepark]

Please react to Angelina perform What A Difference a Day Makes and Felling good. I believe she’s between the age of 8-10 yrs old in these performances. Hope you like have a good one

[@mrstlu4838]

Angelina always, always honours the original artist - and we love her for it. Your reaction is one of the best out there, thanks ❤️👣🎶

[@CLSM929]

I want to reinforce how outstanding your reactions have been. I have been wanting to see you do another of an Angelina performance, and the pay off was huge. Your face tells half the story and you augment with excellent comments and the comparison with the original was great. You are absolutely correct that she was mistreating her vocal instrument in this production, and thankfully has learned to sing in a manner that will allow her to be active for another 50 years if she chooses. Please continue to give us the gift of another reaction/analysis soon, as I respect what you have to say.

[@annavaskelainen]

I am glad to know you enjoy my content so much! ❤️ I will be doing more Angelina reactions in the future for sure! 🎵

[@berniescott4014]

That was a fascinating reaction,thank you.I'm still holding out for You at 10 yrs of age is equally impressive,I think that you would enjoy analysing it.

[@Crondar777]

Loved it!

[@peterhowells7309]

Greetings from Scotland! I have seen so many reactions to this video, but you were one of the most enjoyable to watch Anna! Did you see her making corrective notes for the Musical Director in the beginning! He smiles and says "Yeah, OK, that makes sense" Incredible! AJ never performed it like this again because she knew it would damage her voice, so future performances all got toned down and relaxed after this. This is a historical moment for AJ and so it should be! If it wasn't documented on video nobody would believe this was a 9yo girl! I think you're correct that there is some Shirley Bassey in there too! Another immense singer from my homeland of South Wales, land of song! (I've only lived in Scotland for about 50 years). Great reaction and great explanation of techniques etc., as always Anna! Thank you!

[@annavaskelainen]

Hi Pete! Yes that was so cute heheh! 😊 Nice to see you here in the comments, as always. Glad to know you enjoyed this one, let's catch up again in the next one! Be Well! xx

[@peterhowells7309]

@@annavaskelainen Thank you Anna! I was waiting for another Diana Ankudinova reaction, but Angelina is my 2nd favourite artist, so how could I not comment Anna! Have a great week! 😀 See you again soon!

[@Gazer75]

Her covers are really good, and she got a couple of great original songs as well. Her Lana Del Rey and Amy Winehouse covers are insane.

[@lengould9262]

Moi moi. (Per Viides Linje, works as either goodbye or a joyful response to a very pleasurable No Moi, hello.) Your opening and closing no moi / moi moi are just addictive! That and watching you hear something you really enjoy. 💖😅

[@annavaskelainen]

Hehehe aww Len! You are too sweet. 😊

[@victorcachat7984]

This is my favorite performance of hers. As always, your reaction is spot on. Imagine the studio musicians’ first thoughts when they saw her.

[@annavaskelainen]

hahaha they must have been pretty surprised when she started singing!

[@sverregylseth6095]

Yes they would have been surprised, as we all were, when they first saw her. But, that would have been two years earlier when she sang “Gloomy Sunday “ at the NGT audition. I remember my sister visiting us and asking “have you seen this ?”!! That would have happened in other homes as well.🇳🇴 I have looked at the profiles of the ensemble around her and it is a diverse group geographically, probably carefully selected by the professionals at the studio. Even the video is recorded by a professional photographer who, at the time, was a friend of our princess’ husband. RIP Ari Behn. To AJ’s credit, her skills and professionalism enabled her to attract this ensemble. However, having also seen her jamming session with them on “Portrait of a Man/child “ I see the care with which the musicians treat her, both as a professional and as a child. I don’t agree with commentators that write she’s the boss in that session (she doesn’t tell them to start again, she asks). What I see, and hear, is a carefully balanced symbiosis. Kudos to the ensemble as well. They bring out the best in her.

[@lisayoung4987]

Her first time in Studio was at age 6 yrs. She sang "I Who Have Nothing " she was so excited and oh love the Song and the guy was amazed. A small fumble we wouldn't catch unless told but she knew. Just think English is her 3rd language out of 9 i believe.

[@winonafan1]

I'm Still Holding Out For You at 10 is my favorite

[@leechap3]

Brilliant reaction by Anna to this jazz masterpiece by the girl of a thousand voices! I can hardly wait to watch you discover more of Angelina's work.

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️

[@danieljodrey751]

🎯🎯🎯💖💙🔥 One hundred out of one hundred. Loved every minute.

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️🎵🙏

[@garykelley8564]

Hello beautiful Anna you crack me up you kept your jaw from falling on the floor you have no idea what you have just discovered I will let other Angelina fans explain it to you by the way love your hair

[@annavaskelainen]

Hahah thanks for this Gary! 😊

[@9Ballr]

👩🏻🎤🎵🌎⭐️🇳🇴❤️ Wonderful Angelina reaction and analysis Anna. Please don't make us wait another two months for the next one!

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️🎵🙏

[@johnvasi]

The two songs you’ve heard from Angelina are great, but you’ve opened the door just a bit. She will amaze you with the number of genres she covers so authentically and beautifully. She frequently covers iconic songs like those two, giving us her own unique arrangement, but always paying homage to the original with her phrasing or tone. She just released a fantastic cover of Billie Jean, completely moving the song into sultry jazz, but paying respect so clearly and honestly to Michael Jackson. To see Angelina completely different and singing a song she wrote herself, try “Million Miles”. (I like the studio version best because you can concentrate on her vocals). Or her covers of Adele will give you new favorite versions. A Million Years Ago is one of her best, but she recently released All I Ask, showing clearly how her voice has not just Adele’s power and emotion, but texture, range, runs and riffs that make Angelina completely distinctive. You’re just getting started, but prepare yourself to hear the best singer you’ve ever heard. Yes, she is that good.

[@lengould9262]

Completely agree.

[@veredivanova9677]

Thank you

[@annavaskelainen]

You're welcome! ❤️

[@williambenzino5347]

A very nice technical reaction, but still admiring the amazing talent this young girl has. I hope you will continue to follow her, as she now has over 150 performances on KZbin. most are covers that she makes her own, but there are also at least 5 originals starting at age 11. She interpreted this and arranged it, as she did with Bohemian Rhapsody. If you take this route you will continue to be amazed.

[@sandyleewhite]

Angelina is one of the most addictive singers I have ever listened to, & one of the very few, that can pull you right into the song, making you feel, every word, every note, & every emotion. ❤️💙 I always have this feeling that Angelina is not only channeling some of these late great singers, but that they also pass through her, when she is singing their song ❤️💙 A rare beauty, in every sense of the word ❤️💙 If there was ever a reason to believe in something greater than us, or in reincarnation, Angelina Jordan is it ❤️💙 Loved your reaction!!! ❤️💙 ***RIP SCREAMIN JAY HAWKINS***

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️💙❤️💙

[@davidtouma4878]

Thank you for your reaction video and your very informative analysis. Angelina Jordan performed this song publicly several times later on. She did tone it down probably on the advice of her vocal coach. In 2017 she opened for Norah Jones at her concert at the Muse In The City Festival in Korea. She performed several songs in front of 40,000 people and the crowd went wild. She was asked by the producers if she can perform another song. She returned back to the stage and very politely said: “They asked me to perform another song for you. Is that okay?”LOL. Here is that performance of I Put a Spell on You. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaGqeIJpp65jbLM I’m not sure if you want to react to it or not, but please watch the video. I would love to get your opinion on it. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

[@KevNpton]

Thank you for this really thoughtful reaction, maybe you would like to try Angelina’s version on California Dreaming. It is a complete divergence from the original, and is fantastic.

[@kenscott8966]

I loved your thorough and knowledgeable reaction to this Angelina classic. Many reactors are not familiar with Hawkins' original but only later covers if at all. A+ to you for being so appreciative of where Angelina was reaching for inspiration. It is also great to watch vocal coaches marvel at all the things Angelina is doing here. Your joy upon listening to her is infectious!! Please do more Angelina!! Gloomy Sunday (7yo): kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmTKhJulbt6Zbpo [The beginning] Shield kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooLXhpWMgMdjrNU [an original song] It's a Man's World kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5a4f5KjidWfZ6s [Powerful] Billie Jean [Michael Jackson Cover] kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqGZaJ5vrNBlg9k [Jazzy version as only AJ could bring it] 7th Heaven kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6OvmoqsrN-VeaM [her latest original] Million Miles kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXzbp6qrj5yie68 [also her recent original]

[@annavaskelainen]

How can one NOT know the original? 😊 I must admit that I am a bit of a jazz geek though heheh. I'll react to more Angelina in the future I promise! xx

[@kenscott8966]

@@annavaskelainen I had heard the Nina Simone version but when I listened to Angelina then Hawkins and a couple of other covers I realized the genius AJ is exhibiting herein including many of his usually omitted vocal embellishments while updating his socially uncomfortable manner. She is fearless! As a jazz geek, you are going to have a great time with Angelina. She runs all over that playground like she owns it! Find her Etta Jame's "I'd Rather Go Blind". Be sitting down, as Angelina is!

[@Bustefaen]

Great fun to watch! You’ll be relieved to hear that Angelina did this song once like this, in the studio for posterity to enjoy forever and as an early testament to what she was capable of. Then she made sure to be careful with her voice in all live versions. They are still very impressive - doing those long melodic lines in the middle on two breaths instead of three, making the last note hang even longer etc - but without most of the compression and distortion. I am equally impressed with your analysis, even making note of that harmonic minor scale ornament at the end. Please do some more of Angelina’s songs! She has a huge catalogue. Personally, I prefer the jazzy stuff, but Versatility seems to be her middle name…

[@annavaskelainen]

I'm happy to know my content pleases you! 😊 Jazz is my expertise but I like to keep an open mind as well. Hope to see you around here in the comments in the future as well! xx

[@CarlD70]

Love the reaction Anna, and thank you for the CC too. This particular song launched million of Angelina's fans AKA "Angels" down the rabbit hole of this young music genius for which there is no return, fortunately. You really need not worry about her voice in this song as you shall see in any and all over her 140+ covers and originals, her superior vocal abilities have improved 10 fold as she has gotten older, now 15. Would absolutely love to Sub your channel if you continue to react to the best singer in decades, IMHO. Look forward to more from you and thank you for your reaction, comments and analysis and for supporting this young barefoot Angel on your channel as well. 2 thumbs up.

[@annavaskelainen]

You are most welcome Carl! Thank you for your support. xx ❤️

[@steveinman1157]

I have greatly anticipated your reaction to this and wasn’t disappointed! Such great insight; many thanks. Please at watch her four Norway’s Got Talent performances to see her “official” beginning. I think you will very much enjoy each one. Her rendition of Summertime as her song on the finale absolutely stuns me every time I listen to it!

[@annavaskelainen]

Yayy! 😊 I'll definitely react to more Angelina in the future!

[@CYRILLEJacob]

130 cover from AJ no one is anoying or bad. love her thanks!

[@Hundhammer]

Hi Anna, thank you for your reaction and comments on her technique! This was the first Angelina performance I ever saw and it blew me away, completely, I couldn't believe it - imagine you hadn't been somehow prepared by her AGT Queen Cover... It is still one of my favourites and especially fun to watch reactions on it, all the more if it is a first encounter with her for the reactor... There are few Angelina songs among those many she did that I don't dig that much, but certainly some I love even more than the rest, these are: "Feeling Good" live on show with audience in the stream Gir Terbake (Norwegian TV channel), about 10y old, then "A Million Years Ago", a very intimate Adele cover, recorded privately, just her voice and acoustic guitar, about 11 or 12y, that one had me completely down in tears the first couple of times, meanwhile I'm smiling like a Honigkuchenpferd (sorry, don't know the Englich expression for that one...) when watching it, but I've heard it at least 50 times now... then I love her newest release, which was Billie Jean, where she does, imho, justice to both MJ as to herself with a very profound cover. Also her original "7th Heaven" is great, watch the Official Video, you'll like it, doing videos for your originals as well, she and her team have put some thought and effort into that... next, her recent cover of Adele's "All I Ask" is for me clearly superior to the original, even if she sings only two verses instead of three. The song itself is not that much my cup of tea, but she makes it more than bareable, sung by her I could listen to that all day long. And I definitely must add "Cry Me A River" (audio only, take the album version from "It's Magic", a recording she did on the anniverary, I think 40th, of the orchestra, which is the Forsvarets Stabsmusikkorps (or similar...) with them, which is a great production throughout (also "It's a Man's World e.g. or "I'm A Fool To Love You"...) - of all these songs exist also live performances, but often of poor quality, filmed on mobile phones, the recording and mixing of her voice is clearly superior on the studio album, and the orchestra is tight, you'll love it, great brass section... last but not least her four legendary performances on NGT (7-8 y)... I omitted some pieces others will surely suggest, these are just my personal favourites from tonight's persepective... baba

[@annavaskelainen]

Hi Dominik! 😊 You are most welcome! This is a great song to start your Angelina journey, I'd say. 😊 Mine was the Queen cover, as you already know heheh. I have a looong list of Angelina songs to go through now, great! xx

[@Hundhammer]

@@annavaskelainen , how do you plan to go forward? Presumably you won't be able to react on all of her output... chronologically, as some reactors do, or randomly, just as couriousity and intuition will guide you? Anyway I'm looking forward to your next reaction, you're really a pleasure to watch and listen to. Have a great day and thanks for your answer!

[@annavaskelainen]

@@Hundhammer I have a long list of AJ, and I am planning to go with most suggested ones. I don't mind going in random order to be honest. :)

[@Hundhammer]

@@annavaskelainen , anyway is fine with me, as long as you do it, I just asked to know whether I should suggest the next must hear after this one chronologically, or just shout out like crazy for what I want to see you react on most urgently... :-D So I'll tell ya the most suggested song, it is "Cry Me A River"! Since I suppose you prefer to react to a performance with visuals, as it may be boring for some listeners to just look at an album cover (though there's you reacting, and for me that is 100% sufficient, your facial expressions and gestures tell it all...), I found you a live performance with the same orchestra with revised audio, that one is listenable though not as shining as the studio version in terms of overall sound mix, and has the advantage of you being able to give comments not only on her extraordinary voice but on her composure as well, which is the one of a ancient greek statue of Polyhymnia come alive and moving graciously in between a bunch of old military guys (great musicians though!), which is a delicate contrast... and you can observe her mouth and throat and anchoring etc. and tell me all about that as well... so here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWS3Z6icgNCSgrc

[@patriziosailor]

I was waiting for this, a collision of The barefoot princess, and an amazing vocal reaction. Thank you Anna.

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️🎵

[@patriziosailor]

@@annavaskelainen I have one other suggestion, Anna; as of now, the only suggestion I would have, for a musical analyst of your amazing degree: Post Modern Jukebox (PMJ) cover of Creep, by Radiohead, featuring Hailey Reinhart. I think you would be as spellbound from that, as from this one.

[@Dave-jo1hf]

We will never hear this voice from her ever again. She grew out of it pretty quick. The other rendition she did a couple of years later was a lot cleaner, but didn’t have the depth and character of this one. This was a one and done masterpiece performance by a 9 year old that should be given the highest recognition available.

[@103mrg]

Dave She never sang with the growls and screams of this version because of the potential harm to her vocal cords.

[@johnroache32]

OMG Anna, You so know how to get into a performance. I quite enjoy watching you. Your analysis is superb. 🌸

[@annavaskelainen]

Glad to know that you enjoy my content John! xx

[@frankphillips5660]

WOW!! GREAT REACTION AND ANALYSIS ANNA. You seem to have an excellent knowledge of jazz and especially knowing Screaming Jay Hawkins and how Angelina arranged this song using his nuances in her own style....very impressive. This is the only performance that I can think of where she needs the "Kermit" voice to reach the note and the same for the growls. Her vibratos, melismas, vocal fry, breathiness and rich tones on the lower notes added to her interpretations and arrangements make this prodigy a very unique singer/musician. She performed "DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER" and "CRY ME A RIVER" both at the Proysenfestivalen 21.07.2017 concert when she was 11 years old and they are both outstanding with a jazz band live on stage. I'm sure you know both songs and would love to hear your analysis on them. Also, "FEELING GOOD" Live on the Stream Gir Tilbake with a full jazz orchestra live on stage is her best performance on stage, imo. I truly enjoyed everything about your reaction and hope to see you again soon!!! Cheers from Florida

[@103mrg]

frank The "Kermit voice" is known as Knodel or Knurdle. I know Angelina uses it in What a Difference a Day Makes (outdoors concert at 8) and Feelin' Good (the performance you mentioned at 10) and probably others I don't recall at the moment.

[@frankphillips5660]

@@103mrg Sorry, disagree! I have listened to both more times than I care to mention and did not detect it at all

[@103mrg]

@@frankphillips5660 Better heard in this version at about 1:50 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXnEfqmhm9F1d9E In this one at about 1:36 ("a day makes") and at 1:52 ("stormy") kzbin.info/www/bejne/kITJmHZ_fMlqoZY

[@bygeorge100]

Thanks for your excellent review of this performance. I agree it's absolutely stunning, and not just for a 9-year-old but really for anyone of any age. Angelina's talent, control, technique, and understanding of the original makes for a beautiful tribute to Screamin' Jay. If you want to see her even younger, you might look at her Norway's Got Talent performances. Or you could fast-forward to her recent work, like her originals "Million Miles" & "7th Heaven." In between are tributes to Adele, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Elvis, Whitney Houston, Willy Nelson, Patsy Cline, and dozens of other singing legends (note: I often prefer her covers to the originals!).

[@jollyo9276]

Fasten seatbelts everybody, get ready for take-off :-D

[@annavaskelainen]

indeed!

[@DonaldLancon]

Wow… two for two. Another _excellent_ reaction. I usually find it frustrating when reacters try to draw conclusions about how her singing style has changed based on just one song from when she was older and one song from when she was younger (especially this one, which is so unlike everything else she's ever done). But you pretty much nailed it. Everything you said here was absolutely "on point". You even picked up on the two different speeds of vibrato she was using. I've watched _hundreds_ of reactions to this performance, and no one else (that I recall) has ever pointed that out. Excellent! Subbing. (Now, if we could just get you to do her stuff more often…)

[@annavaskelainen]

I'm humbled and wordless by your kind words Donald!

[@sverregylseth6095]

I second that. 👍

[@joel2421]

This was cool! I didn’t realize you were a big Shirley Bassey fan, she’s one of my favorite singers also. Screaming Jay Hawkins had an absolutely incredible voice, but some of his antics I find problematic, especially for that era but that’s a discussion for another time. There is one section here where Angelina is growling and it doesn’t sound healthy at all and she seems to go a little hoarse afterwards. She was clearly raised listening to a ton of Billie Holiday, lots of people listen to Billie but can’t approach her musicality like this kid can. Some people just understand music on a different level.

[@annavaskelainen]

Shirley is great. Absolutely adore her, such a strong and charismatic voice! There are risks obviously when a little person is singing like this. I am glad she didn't push herself this much after this recording session.

[@lengould9262]

When you see the four NGT show performances in sequence, you know that she has intense top quality vocal coaches. Her progression in breath control, enunciation of vowels is amazing. I'm guessing they allowed her a few rehearsals and a couple of takes in this style because absolutely amazing and no permanent injury provided she doesn't use it as a style again, which as you noted she hasn't. I do think it is important that parents of other young singers not train children in this style just for the noteriety, the views. I worried about Charlotte Summers, superb Spanish singer same age as Angelina, who did this song on AGT in 2019, and has several other videos often with many similar techniques plus a lot of high hard belting. She seems to have backed it off lately though, good advice I think.

[@tuurjansen3448]

Love this reaction from one angel to another angel ;)

[@annavaskelainen]

[@MiguelSF]

Loved your reaction, Anna! About Shirley Bassey, you need to watch Angelina's cover of Diamonds Are Forever 😊

[@jollyo9276]

Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4Oqi4Wdbr57ac0 11 years old. :-D

[@annavaskelainen]

❤️🎵

[@kevingood4644]

You know your stuff you do! Love your voice too..subd. As for her voice being damaged..I only ever saw her sing like this on this occasion..”Lovin You” is close in parts but her voice is utter perfection today at age 15..no harm done )) To get a good idea who she was initially inspired by check out her performance of Billie Holliday “I’m A Fool To Want You” aged 11..she may as well be Billie in this one..exquisite)) Ps you’re extraordinarily beautiful. I’m moving to Finland 😁

[@kevingood4644]

@Reg Dewitt I love all her performances of IPASOY..my fav is from Little Big Stars..but I love the adoration the crowd show her when she supports Nora Jones..she kinda milked the crowd at 11 lol

[@branscombeR]

@@kevingood4644 Supporting Norah Jones in Seoul, 2017, she sings a toned-down version of IPASOY as an encore ... but the audience supplies the missing screams at 00:45! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4vPomumqpd1Z7s ... R (Australia)

[@kevingood4644]

@@branscombeR what amazed me was her confidence at the beginning where she asks wether they wanted an encore knowing full well they did..talk about savvy and professional! Is there and video available of her set leading up to the encore do you know?

[@branscombeR]

@@kevingood4644 I've looked long and hard, but sadly have not yet found one. Maybe Mery will post one - I can't believe she would not have covered it! R (Australia)

[@kevingood4644]

@@branscombeR Mery, I’d happily pay for a livestream if you have it? 😁

[@mldkenny]

No words can describe the brilliance of her performance for me so just to say what a lovely reaction, more Angelina please.

[@pierremasse4659]

Thank you Anna. I was waiting for this.Love every second of your reaction and your comments. You know what you're talking about. Every performances from this genius are top level. You cannot make a mistake with your choices. Her most recent is Billie Jean from Micheal Jackson transformed into a truly Jazz version.

[@annavaskelainen]

thx Pierre! Oh MJ cover would be interesting indeed!

[@rickylight5508]

This little girl was born to melt soulful singers hearts.

[@nyima04011]

Great! Thanks! See...you've been missing out! Come on, please! "It's A Man's World", "I'm Still Holding Out for You", "When We Were Young", "Every Time We Say Goodbye", "Feeling Good" (outdoor concert)... Originals "Oslo", "What is Life", "Shield", "Million Miles" and 7th Heaven". This was the only time she took chances with her voice on this song, but please see her in rehearsal doing "Portrait of a Child (Man)" by Hawkins also kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmHJZKdpmdJ1mM0

[@encrypter46]

Wait until see her cover of Etta James' "I'd Rather Go Blind" when she was 12 sitting on her couch.

[@dougmoore7855]

AJ, Diamonds are Forever.. impressive rendition

[@berkeslaw]

Epically talented, gorgeous AJ performing to the reaction of stunning Anna. This is time well spent.

[@brucecumming8803]

I'm enjoying your Angelina reviews, please do more.

[@annavaskelainen]

I shall!

[@lynelleharper3661]

Great technical analysis!

[@keokjinn8005]

Hi Anna, Greatly enjoyed both your Angelina Jordan reactions. This is because you are not only very professional and knowledgeable about music but also presents them in a very interesting and most lively way. Your comments are very insightful and genuine e.g. that she studied Jaw Hawking and she respects her predecessors etc. You also drew attentions to quite a few significant and fresh aspects I have not been aware before. Thank you very much and eagerly looking forward to more of your AJ reactions here.

[@annavaskelainen]

Glad to hear that you enjoy my videos and find them both informative and entertaining! Hope to see you around here in the comment section under my future Angelina reaction videos too! xx

[@dirkfaltin4536]

A great reaction and analysis from you Anna!!! And I think you're right regarding Shirley Bassey... 😊😊😊👍👍

[@annavaskelainen]

Yay! 😊