ANGELINA JORDAN - WHAT IS LIFE (ORIGINAL SONG) | REACTION

[@halschwartz5590]

A throwback to the classic American Jazz singers of the 1940s - 1960s. OMG she is so good.

[@dpcnreactions7062]

It always amazes me just how this 13 year old girl carries herself like an adult and sings like and adult!

[@jacquespicotte8886]

Hi, Petra! I have been asking myself lately: Why do i often cry when she sings? Today, the answer that comes to mind is her purety. It is a feeling that melts my heart. Maybe, tomorrow, the answer will be different. This song is my favorite of Angelina s three originals. The one verse that makes the tears invade my soul is this one: Maybe life is a warm embrace by someone safe. The word safe evokes the insecurity that plagues our youth nowadays. We find too many teens suffering now from severe depression, committing crimes, if not suicide, or choosing drugs to ease the pain of living. Most of all, they don t know anymore who the safe adults are. They do not trust us anymore! And Angelina points to that suffering. In other words, she says on behalf of all the teens of the world: Are you a safe person when you approach me arms open wide? Another verse would be: Feeding birds with my little sister, after all she is the love of my life!

[@destitute8493]

Good remarks regarding safety, but I see it differently: the danger was always there, but now the new generation is networked; they can compare notes and identify some of the dangers. So I think this is a positive development. They just need to trust each other and not the mass media.

[@jacquespicotte8886]

@@destitute8493 Excellent perspective that i must adopt instead of letting my gloomy onedominates my mind. Positivity is key, Thor would also remind me.

[@genevapriest6190]

Having taught teenagers for 30 years, ANGELINA puts into words their greater need to find and feel those safe pockets they can find comfort in as they dash in and out of adding "growing up" from their younger years and crossing the unique mind field of their teenage years.

[@genevapriest6190]

A very true observation. They always have been my favorite age to teach!

[@genevapriest6190]

Thanks for the explaining of the words.

[@ulyseslabajo]

Life in the perspective of a 12 year old young lady... A very simple plain song and lyrics but yet goes through in you. A young legend indeed.

[@jeffreyjenkins1242]

Thank you so much Petra. I have been watching your reactions and only just noticed that I had not subscribed. Forgive me my thoughtlessness. It has been corrected. My only excuse is this: Every time Angelina sings it is like being transported to a place of such beauty that nothing else can exist. I get lost and enraptured by Angelina. I cannot return to this world as quickly as Angelina carries me away to her world. It is not just her angelic voice but more importantly the true unaffected beauty of her soul. She adores Juliette, her sister, and all of her family. Her mourning the passing of her Grandfather broke my heart. I am 65 and lost my Grandfather at about the same age. I still miss him every day. Angelina devotes time, money, her talent and her love to children's charities around the world. She does so quietly, not seeking attention or praise. I just hope and pray fervently that her life remains beautiful, unspoiled, joyful and filled with love above all else.

[@deb_is_here1425]

She is one of a kind, not a cookie-cutter singer! She's Sensational!!! Blessings..... :)

[@FlameCold258]

Many other reactors should have learned from your good sound quality. When it comes to explaining Angelina, words become difficult. She becomes a living legend. Imagine that she is only 14 years old and she was 12 when she sang this one. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@phyllisb4634]

So mature and innocent at the same time. "soft, warm cloud"....so true.

[@Morpholaf]

She sings about everyday events with a voice that makes them sound like miracles

[@kennymanning9507]

Once again, Just Amazing!. Love her.

[@RustyShacklefordChannel]

I think you summed it up nicely..."she sings in between the melody". This is so true. It's not just the words, it all the stuff between the words. What always amazes me is how she is able to pack so much detail into it without ever sounding like it's overdone. I think this is one of the reasons she is so hypnotizing to listen to... Aside from the velvety smooth voice, some of the flavorings she puts on it are so subtle that it makes you lean in and listen closely so you don't miss anything. This also makes it very easy to listen to over and over. The more you listen to one of her songs, the more details you will hear.

[@kahinaloren]

she sings in between the melody - yes. Also between the rythm... Some magical frequency of her own...

[@alberttenfoot]

Thank you for this heartfelt reaction. I think those commenting before me have said it all. So, I'll just be content in saying "There is only ONE Angelina.

[@gideonomero7056]

Angelina J.... she sings with pure feelings that most if not all of us “Angels” can equally feel. That makes us tear up, have chills or goose bumps, melts us... Im not aware of any other artist, male or female, who possesses that quality when singing...Only Angelina Jordan. She’s truly God-sent...

[@jamil2447]

Her time has arrived. Angelina is today's premier stylist. She remains among my top 3 young singers with Grace Vanderwaal and Jackie Evancho.

[@FlameCold258]

Thank you for a nice reaction 😊👍

[@AngelCelis69]

Thank you for the reaction, love the song.

[@davidlance3950]

Angelina Jordan is pure genius. Plain and simple!

[@rvega60s]

just a beautiful song

[@dpcnreactions7062]

You are so right, when Angelina sings, It does feel like a warm cozy hug!

[@genevapriest6190]

A "cozy, safe hug!!!"

[@jetteart]

You are so right 😊

[@g10s]

I love listening to this girl....

[@dpcnreactions7062]

This song always reminds me of that Louise Armstrong classic "What a wonderful world"!

[@dafyd242]

there are two of the most amazing young talents out in world of music. one just turned 16 and the other 14, Grace Vanderwaal and Angelina Jordan and we are the better for it.

[@henningmathiassen412]

Yes she does it again! Her voice creeps under your skin and gives you that good feeling! Good work, Petra!

[@daniellewillfong7170]

Wow Angelina is such an Amazing singer.. Beautiful sung.. Great reaction.. Thank you for sharing this is the first time hearing her sing this song... I agree her voice is so Beautiful and Amazing.. Awe the bye at the end was so cute

[@drewpall2598]

Angelina Jordan, sounded older then she look in this video. very nice vocal grat job by the keyboard player and guitar player. great reaction Petra.

[@fleurdelys6229]

She has this jazzy, smokey voice for such a young age and it’s a gift! Either you have it or you dont. She is music. 🙏 for reacting and hoping for more.

[@srgh12]

Beautiful!

[@kurtisle]

Such a gorgeous voice.

[@sieniorzachary6315]

SMOOTH was the best way to describe it in english I don't know the Swedish way to say it but 🔊

[@jamil2447]

Suave and mellow.

[@Wolfm4n10]

Thank you for doing this reaction to angelina Jordan . That was nicly put about the voice and sound to angelina . I love this song and she sings about her life and IT is amazing.

[@dpcnreactions7062]

I am so happy that you are getting around to this video!

[@rogermunson4039]

great reaction and here is a virtual hug

[@genevapriest6190]

Virtual hug back to you. (Right-in-line with the needs of this world ad of March 11, 2020, and hopefully the theme she has laid down in her composing of having as safer world this world needs.

[@rosencrantze]

Girl could sing the phone book.

[@ClaudioMarcucci7756]

Hi Petra, thanks for another amazing reaction with Angelina, she is really magic :) Also pay attention to Ivan's reaction, the guitarist, he often plays with her and yet he had an ecstatic expression before he started playing

[@johnbroski6353]

I am very happy to the first thumbs up and comment... btw, excellent reaction

[@kasimier-buchcik]

By the way, it's the same keyboard player who later toured with Grace VanderWaal for a season.

[@jamesanderson-nw8he]

i just love Angelina, and you also Petra

[@sirlein1]

That is how angels sing. Thank you for sharing this beauty.

[@IvarChoiEspedalen]

Thank you for reacting to Angelina again. It is hard to explain , but i use to say that Angelina is unique and has the ability to touch our souls again and again. 😊 Her song can be found on her music album from where she was12 years old (recorded when she was just 11), which is called "It's Magic (w /The Staff Band of the Norwegian Armed Forces)" . On this album she shows more of her talent. You can also listen to it here: music.kzbin.info/aero/OLAK5uy_mFcYrW2QeSIghO63AHh0iPuXNqS_V_d1g You can buy Angelina's CD album "It's Magic" at : www.tigernet.no/item/153003--angelina-jordan-and-forsvarets-stabsmusikkorps--it%27s-magic--cd Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com/Magic-Angelina-Jordan-Forsvarets-Stabsmusikkorps/dp/B07D9XCBCV/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529778011&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=angelina+jordan&dpPl=1&dpID=61mgLfvvRsL&ref=plSrch www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Angelina-Jordan-Forsvarets-Stabsmusikkorps/dp/B07DB2XYJF/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529778084&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=angelina+jordan&dpPl=1&dpID=61mgLfvvRsL&ref=plSrch ENJOY

[@accskaguy]

That keyboard fellow also ended up collaborating with Grace a little. Small world. :)

[@66hobgoblin81]

As her soul feels it Angelina sings it, & once again has gently caressed the emotions of millions.

[@destitute8493]

Norway is facing some real challenges right now. Economy in recession due to the crash in oil prices, plus 400 coronavirus cases so far. At least they have music!

[@xpost9381]

Let's say you really exaggerate now .....

[@destitute8493]

@@xpost9381 Over 600 COVID-19 cases now. theweek.com/speedreads/901770/entire-country-norway-shutting-down www.fhi.no/en/news/2020/norwegian-directorate-of-health-implements-the-following-today---from-6-p.m/

[@worklion50]

Cream.....with a hint of whisky ...One day people will come to find her as one of the few, truly great, world-class artist, that she is. ( Lolita or not )

[@keithserafy]

Although I love all 3 of her originals that she wrote, this is my favorite. It's so smooth, simple & her melismas are so beautiful that she is the "Melisma Queen." If you want to see/hear her master class in melismatic singing, check out her Unchained Melody. It's out-of-this-world beautiful. Love your reaction, but where is your sidekick, the beautiful Leona?

[@greggsmith6043]

Petra you nailed it! When she sings it's like being in a soft warm cloud. Perfect description! I think she could sing the alphabet and it would generate the same feeling just because of her voice.

[@lenaejdefjordlindh5956]

Tearing up.....she goes right in to your heart.....

[@wolfgangbehm8751]

Wow!!!👌👍☝️👏

[@boz352]

Small wonder we all love her!

[@dpcnreactions7062]

I like this one more than shield!

[@ankra12]

Love your reactions Petra 😍

[@davidklein9325]

Great reaction, Petra! Angelina Jordan is one of the top 3 young female singers in the world today! Of course, in my opinion. There are many great young female singers. The other 2 on my list are Diana Ankudinova and Jackie Evancho. These 3 singers have different styles but all have voices that you never tire of listening. Jackie just finished a successful stint on The Masked Singer! Maybe you can do a reaction to Jackie Evancho. And Diana Ankudinova. Thanks again for your reactions.

[@boz352]

And yes, she is a hug.

[@jamesherendeen9814]

You said it all!

[@tanor9532]

Angelina is fantastic, her singing is always perfect, she made me rethink everything about Jazz :) But we also have another fantastic artist in Norway, named Aurora, I think you would love her. She is writing her own songs, like "through the eyes of a child" and also make amazing covers, like Ariana Grandes "God is a woman".

[@stillracer2514]

Oslo is another original.

[@cathymckee1255]

Petra you got to listen to Something's got a hold on me excellent. So much soul in her young body....

[@carlmcmullen7067]

She makes it looks so easy..

[@stillracer2514]

Hello Petra!

[@bruceclark133]

Petra, My gosh, it's great to see you again. Wish your daughter was here. Thanks for a really good reaction. Hope you react to her first release with Republic Records, Thanks. : )

[@juliochavez7161]

Angelina to me, is "life".

[@strikebr]

This look like KT Tunstall baladas mixed with singers from the 50's

[@lillyliner132]

Kk. Late to comment but just seen this in my recommendations and had not watched it yet somehow. I think Angelina has an old soul voice meant for those old style ballads.

[@ronalduhazie3067]

Please react to Celine Tam original song WHO I AM. She got golden buzzer on World Got Talent 2019.

[@tomrogers1305]

Recently discovered the piano player also works with Grace. Just for your info.

[@sergioalvarez2385]

Hola Petra R. Me encantan tús videos, eres muy simpatica, y tú nenita es una preciosidad. ❤❤❤👍🇨🇱

[@lisabeam4354]

Perfect!! Only critique from me is can't decipher every word she sings.

[@tomten8663]

Angelina is one of my tripple AAA stars. The other 2 are Amira Willighagen and Alma Deutcher. Question, why don,t you react to Amira and Alma anymore.

[@cstroppa20]

Hello Petra. Hear the new music Dimash- Your Love.

[@jameswest8280]

Guitarist: Ivan Mendez kzbin.info/door/bzvZo4L40llG5ui6Gt41gg Pianist: Dylan Meek kzbin.info/door/nQJK1fqSpS90nBrBHnzKrQ

[@larrywinn5751]

I would like to recommend a Korean acapella group "Maytree". In this video they sing their original song "More than love". I think you will enjoy it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5-anaB6nK2BfNU

[@benimgorduklerim1629]

Angelina üstüne daha iyi bir yorum yok

[@channelakusi7727]

Aku suka indonesia🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨

[@davidens8204]

Maybe ... Snazzy Jazzy? or Bluesy Woosy? it does not matter the more she Writes the better she gets .. to me the song was very good but it was a little simplistic in its structure .. I know she can do better she will keep to her style while blowing our socks off ... thank yoy so much for this great and wonderful reaction ... see you next time

[@genevapriest6190]

David, let's have patience. Her stack of life experiences is just starting to take on some height Personally, I am just so excited to be able to be traveling along this musical and personalized journey she and her family are allowing us to travel with them as we all grow!!!

[@davidens8204]

@@genevapriest6190 I am totally on board the Angelina train , maybe she would be able to compose in Norwegian then once her true expression is heard in her native tongue we can see what her creativity is all about when she translates the song back to English , then we will truly see her talent, just making an observation shes an old soul just startin her current journey

[@denpatkulesza9834]

Dennis

[@BrianJoslyn]

Her vocals have too much vibrato. It's not something I'd care to listen to very often, probably unless I was in the right mood. I do like the song, but not with so much vocal vibrato. It would also sound better if certain words were completely pronounced and without all the mmm's finishing off the incompletely pronounced words.

[@danbrowning6672]

shes ok but Diana Ankudinova blows her out of the water

[@themusicwriter6449]

I will respect that as an opinion, but definitely not fact. I've listened to Diana but she can't keep me going back time and time again. And truly, there's no need to compare the two since they are different styles

[@jacquespicotte8886]

@@themusicwriter6449 Exactly! Please, no comparison: they are two dominant youg singer!

[@ckh57]

@@themusicwriter6449 Dittos to that..

[@BennyCFD]

Too breathy and narrow tonal range............When she gets older she'll be much better.