Angelina Jordan - I Have Nothing (Whitney Houston Cover) | Reaction

[@GrandmaEllen]

The key is a tad bit lower---you are correct. Angelina is mezzo-alto, Whitney Houston is a soprano. I agree. Smart decision. And she sends us home with the long velvet ribbon of that last note.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

I gotta pin this because a few people aren't understanding the differences and what makes both unique lol

[@CarlD70]

@@ThatSingerReactions Thank you for pinning this one...so tired of people talking about the "Key" change. Want to hear the original "Key" then listen to Whitney's cover, she only did it once.. This is Angelina, it is so so simple.

[@wajj1842]

Never heard of "mezzo-alto". Classifications for female voices from highest to lowest: Soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, and contralto. But that's my first time seeing "mezzo-alto". And I couldn't find it in any classifications I looked up. Not saying there isn't such a thing, just that I've never seen it used to classifiy the female voice.

[@Owen_S.]

@@wajj1842 Same here; never heard of a "mezzo-alto" female voice type, but I'm an instrumentalist not a vocalist so I'm certainly no expert. While I've never seen Angelina's voice type or exact vocal range discussed in any real detail by expert coaches here on KZbin or even in any articles online, I definitely agree with Ellen Elizabeth Mae (whose post was pinned by this great reactor) that Angelina is not a spinto soprano like Whitney was. Angelina, being Angelina, made the smart musical choice and really shined singing this iconic song. Terrific reaction, btw!

[@wajj1842]

@@Owen_S. Basically, I would say that Angelina is an alto. The whole thing about the key she sings this song in is really not relevant for me. She should sing it in the key that allows her to give her best performance. And I think that's what she did. And I think her performance is Fantastic!! I give it a 10.

[@cathy8070]

Angelina just spanked the industry with this song 🇨🇦♥️🇨🇦

[@anitaherbert1037]

This is the third time I watched you react to this I enjoyed it so much...I just leave a gap between views. ❤

[@beachbumseaglass]

She's become a complete knockout too. I know she's young but wow. She looks like a real Barbie doll.

[@FlameCold258]

She has become the best all-round singer in the world, period! 16 years old. Thanks also to Republic Records and the team around her. And thanks to Angelina for letting us have old clips where you try all the time, and even play a chord wrong on the piano or guitar when you're practicing, and you choose to post it. It is what has made you the greatness you are today. No other artist does this today. Everything somehow becomes more real listening to you. Thanks for bringing real music back!

[@williamarmstrong9008]

In the 🔑 of E

[@privateperson5769]

wow ..never heard of her ...awesome

[@marvinboswell3820]

Really enjoyed your reaction to this .where Whitney can go high Angelina can go very low and rich ,thanks

[@mayraP2708]

Angelina, adding Angel dust EMOTIONS to this classic 👌❤️❤️❤️

[@garysen]

Angelina breaks down our walls with the strength of her love and phenomenal vocal artistry. Wonderful!

[@albertphilippi4371]

At her last concert on July 10th 2022, when Angelina told why she sings this song and dedicated it to her grandmother Mery Zamani ( her grandmother could not accompany Angelina on the trip to Norway ), I understand this song completely differently. Whenever I hear the line "Don't you dare walk away from me", I hear and see Angelina before my eyes, no matter who sings it. 💯 *AJ* 💯

[@waynedenni3187]

I'll make some I'll make the same comment that I have before Angelina is 16 Whitney was 28 when she sang this imagine Angelina and 12 years mind-boggling thank you for the reaction

[@tommygranlund8000]

she is the greatest!!!

[@susie3512]

I love how excited you get lol

[@DontHateOnMyBreed1975]

Impeccable vocal artistry hard at work. Wonderfully insightful reaction. Thank you 💞

[@jjleeisme]

She did this in Angela's key when she was 12 and hit everything. She just knows it's better in the the lower key.

[@dustyriverspices]

Beautiful

[@bounhomesirisavath3777]

ANGELINA JORDAN UNIQUE GOLD, VOICES EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE HEAVENLY GORGEOUS GENIUS

[@54FILMBUFFify]

Hi great reaction, by adding the extra "don't you dare", changes it from a Whitney version to a Angelina version, while still paying homage and respect to Whitney.

[@mikeplott4817]

She also did Mount Everest you will love it 😊🙏👍

[@dojoswitzer]

Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXmmcpp7ra-febM

[@rogeriopinheiropassos5622]

Excellent emotional reaction, Angelina makes everyone who follows her proud: What courage!!! She challenges herself, runs after perfection and has won her battles... Anyone who is not in the music business learns a lot from you, we realize that a lot is involved in a musical performance, the chosen Key, breathing, etc.. Angelina reached this level of performance at the age of 16, and is still in clear physical evolution. , technique and artistic and personal maturity, not to mention the extremely positive support of the contracting company's team. Can there be 2 Vibrato Queens?

[@jean-claudeledanois1247]

Is there 2 vibratos Queen...for what I have listen...yes...and still she is only 16...

[@rogeriopinheiropassos5622]

@@jean-claudeledanois1247 Yes, I've noticed the same thing, including this 16's vibrato has been described as unique since she was 7.8 years old..., being considered impeccable within her musical dynamics. Yeah, I think Queen will be your final designation, but more broadly...

[@markuss7249]

@@jean-claudeledanois1247 running vibrato... when little runs go syncrone to the vibrato(s)...

[@williamarmstrong9008]

He that she sings in the key E

[@Joel910able]

You got A special style and I love it!❤

[@meni8015]

Wow!! Just amazing. Brilliant cover and Angelina adds her own style. Yes, the growth vocally and performance is obvious.

[@bipolarlife7405]

And only 16 here , she is fantastic

[@lengould9262]

Thanks for using your skill to show us her abilities.

[@AbbieCrescendo]

Indeed genius. The beginning light and airy, powerful, impactful and brought it home. Angelina also has one of a kind vibrato and also added flavor. Great reaction Nick.

[@garysen]

The lower key also help repeatability. With the lower, warmer tone the song can play on a daily playlist without getting strenuous on the ear (speaking from experience 😃 )

[@TheBlaster54]

Angelina is literally God’s gift to the world.

[@GonzaloSalinas-q2m]

ÉSTE COVER DE ANGELINA JORDAN DE WITNEY HOUSTON ES EXTRAORDINARIA SU CAPACIDAD VOCAL ANGELINA EN ESTE MOMENTO ES LA MEJOR CANTANTE JOVEN DEL MUNDO TIENE 18 AÑOS Y 10 AÑOS DE CARRERA CARRERA MUSICAL.

[@michellewheatley2007]

When Is heard her singing Summertime and Gloomy Sunday on Norway's God talent when she was 7, I told my sister, " Hey I found Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. This time they stuck to them in. the same body. Her incredible talent can evoke both laughter and tears in the same song.

[@kentovewagenes1141]

The last 10 seconds was eargasm ❤️ This was dedicated to her grandma Mery, I am sure ❤️

[@tylerhackner9731]

Amazing 😉 cover of an iconic song

[@edwardsullivan5481]

OMG, we are so lucky to have Angelina Jordan ........what is she going to be when she is 18? Then she'll be 21, 25 and 30 etc.

[@lesgray8709]

Yes you got that right. How much better can anyone get? Angelina has this way of making a song her own story. At the last concert in Norway she dedicated the performance of this song to her grandma, who could not be there this time because of health issues. I feel that Angelina is heading towards some, as yet, undiscovered places.

[@SingOnStreet]

I just want to appreciate the arrangement of the song. 💛💗💓💞

[@zahrashehni8987]

Thanks for excellent reaction.

[@romypie3725]

Thank you so much for your reaction, you really understand what and why angelina does when she sings and your explanations make us get her much better, you’ve become my favorite one, bravo!👏👏👏

[@leechap3]

Most singers can put vocal fry at the onset of words and phrases, Angelina can put it at the end, even the middle of words.

[@williampaul5097]

🔥🔥❤️❤️ You said her levels, bro she’s 16. What levels do you think we are about to witness. Magical voice

[@ryanjacob3338]

Yeah they extra dare was a choice. Either this was recorded before she left for Norway, or was done and put out in a matter of a couple days when she came back. So I'd assume it was done before the live one in Norway.

[@navrozelalkaka8457]

Brilliant, simply brilliant...

[@markkleckner3060]

Awesome reaction and I call her The Master, God Bless!

[@localnetsolutions]

I would like to know if David Foster has heard this version, i know he worked with her on this song when she was 13 for a benefit concert and I know this was on the menu for the concert after all he wrote the song, and arranged and produced it for Whitney

[@mortenBP]

Did you notice this was shot int he same room as she did "Suspicious minds"?

[@anitaherbert1037]

So much soul.

[@TheBlaster54]

Nick, when I watch other singers and voice coaches react to Angelina’s singing there is a collective stunned shock and awe look on the vast majority of their faces. I’ll even go so far as to say I have detected some envious looks too. I have never witnessed another young vocalist who’s maturity level is years and even decades beyond her peers.

[@dojoswitzer]

How authentic a reaction is that…you have to take a deep breath before starting the video, because of what you have already heard before this day?

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Huh? What you mean?

[@hans-georgschroter7887]

All Angelina Songs needs a deep breath before she starts, because she's always so impressive 💗

[@efstathiosalevras605]

7

[@dojoswitzer]

@@ThatSingerReactions I guess more an exhale than an inhale at 1:35

[@royperkins9176]

Great analysis and reaction. Thanks

[@dojoswitzer]

Angelina also sang this live in her own concert in Norway; but who’s counting?

[@larrypifer1103]

The Cinemaphotography, a total MASTERPIECE, Excellent ART Cole McCarthy and Chip McCarthy. Angelina at 16 is the MASTER of her universe, she is top priority for both Stargate, and Republic Records. AJ's voice has been unique since she was 7 years old and now at 16, she controls us as an audience, leaving us hang on every word and phrase. AJ adopts the performance to pay homage to the original hit but then makes it her own and so much better than the original. Credits: Director: Cole McCarthy Executive Producer: Mery Zamani Art Director: Chip McCarthy Piano & Arrangements: Rob Christie Gaffer: Kevin Rios Coordinator: Michael Astar Location: Los Angeles, CA ℗All Rights Reserved - Angelina Jordan Inc There are no ends to the unique signature voice of Angelina Jordan, and her ability to feed our need for the finest STORYTELLING ARTIST that has ever lived in this period of time. At 75 I thought I had experienced the greatest, but nothing compares to AJ.

[@kiritaia8469]

That was a smart move bro. I just learnt something from you which was quite profound. lower key change to cater to her voice. WOW! Greatest observation... you're the first one who brought it to attention. Well done. Love your reactions.

[@fande...Angelina]

Excellent analysis ! And what Say about her look here, her incredible dress, her class, every thing is right done !

[@larrypifer1103]

She changed the key to this song, but does it really matter as long as she has the ability to give each word, or phrase, meaning like no one else in this universe can. How can she evoke such emotion in each and every performance? Why do I get chills, or cry tears, or lose my breath when Angelina sing a song that I have experienced many times in the past without this happening? If this feeling only happened to me that would be ok, but it happens to billions of people. We play these videos of AJ over, and over again to get our high.

[@lutobravodaniel2189]

Bravo Larry!!! Your comment is really and truly!!Absolutely!!! Sincerely BRAVO!!!

[@frankphillips5660]

Angelina goes even more out of her comfort zone with LABRINTH'S "MT. EVEREST" at her concerts last month: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoq5qaGPZZt1jdk

[@steveadkins394]

Lets go tsr. 😊

[@beachbumseaglass]

Great reaction as usual 👍

[@paulmason6474]

You are like a proud father watching this. Well done sir!

[@Jon-db1dp]

Not sure if you wil see this but i am a huge fan I was finally able to subscribe to you I been reacting with you for so long You turned me into a home fry and a huge harry mack fan Thank you for being you

[@richardholland3869]

You are a true reactor/educator!!! thank you

[@pc574]

She did the live version twice that day during the concert as there was a lot of wind and the event asked her to. She sang don't you dare both times on both of those as well

[@hans-georgschroter7887]

It's a message to her grandma, she decided it to her at her last concert in Kurbadhagen 💕 Mery is her biggest influencer 👪💗✌️

[@magnekolstad7457]

Wow, what a fantastic reaction👏 It was a pleasure to listen to you. Thanks a lot.

[@martinstenitzer8782]

Hey bro, thank you for your great reaction 🙏 what angelina is singing is absolutly highclass and mybe she is the only human, they can top this version, she is so young and will growing to the biggest superstar ever, bless angelina and family👑♥️🌹🌟

[@ronaldtucker1262]

Almost every person who attempts a Whitney Houston song or an Elvis Presley song does not come close to satisfying my ear except for Angelina. I like her versions better.

[@terrymigliorino8498]

Angelina has performed ‘I Have Nothing’ three times (I’m grouping all the live versions together). The original- kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4XGp6mFa6dmf9E - has 14.5 million views and the live version - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6LXeomPe8-UprM - has 1.3 million views in less than 3 weeks, it is the Official version - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4mTmGxvn7NlbLc - has more than 200,000 views in three days. Not only is the Official version the best it has the potential to vastly outstrip the other versions by the end of the year if not earlier. I personally think the Official version is better than Whitney Houston’s version.

[@lutobravodaniel2189]

Absolutely yes!!!! This is more emotional!!!!

[@joygomez5023]

this key makes it more warm to my soul and listening pleasure . thank you for a great reaction.🥰 Available in iTunes and spotify. Her live and studio performances are the same too.

[@kattyfanclub]

Angelina is incredible, This girl is also fantastic, 伊卉儿Katty , She has the voice of an Angel. I just made a KZbin channel for her. Why not give her a reaction?

[@kattyfanclub]

Thanks for the heart, I really hope you will check her out and make a reaction. This girl deserves a wide audience. She is totally unique and it glitters like gold when she sings. Please let me know if you "go on air" with her All the best, Olaf.

[@kattyfanclub]

Thanks for the heart, I really hope you will check her out and make a reaction. This girl deserves a wide audience. /Olaf.

[@kattyfanclub]

Hi, Here is a new suggestion: "Katty vs Mary Hopkin" Seemingly impossible, but turned out incredible. /Olaf.

[@rw716]

Great reaction! She is definitely getting better as time goes by. Her voice has become much fuller and richer and she's showing a lot more of her range than ever. It will be amazing what she'll sound like in her twenties. On a side note, there was a recent post on TikTok of Angelina meeting legendary drummer Johnathan Moffett. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry, which include Madonna, Janet Jackson, Elton John, George Michael, Quincy Jones, Prince, The Jacksons, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson (who the drummer worked with for over 30 years). After meeting and speaking with her, and listening to some of her music, he said, "Just like the likes of Michael, Whitney, Celine, Stevie, Beyonce,....Angelina is the next biggest and greatest singer to come to you."

[@roarkarlsen1584]

I love it

[@lenaejdefjordlindh5956]

This is masterclass.. Angelina is singing this with more depth, soul and richness than Whitney did...

[@CarlosCastillo-ue9cz]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@supasoulproductions]

Told you the two 'don't you dares' were on purpose. :-)

[@uppercaper]

Once you have listened to this a couple more times without having to react or analyze, then listen to Whitney's again. It's hard to say it out loud or even to yourself, but, Angelina now own's this song.

[@uppercaper]

@@TheSensationalOne, You must have a hard time reading as well as hearing. At no time did I ever disrespect anyone. In my nearly 70 years on this planet, I have been fortunate enough to hear some of the greats of my lifetime in concert. I have heard Ella with Count Basie, Aretha: twice, Etta, Patti Labelle and yes, Whitney in the mid 90s. SO yes I have heard this song performed by the best (Whitney) at the top of her game and been completely bowled over with her version of this song. Angelina can and has taken David Foster's song to a different place with a completely different emotion. And that is a fact.

[@reticentraven]

@@uppercaper and David Foster apparently concurs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWndZKN3nZVjfJI

[@donnabanks7213]

I appreciate you so much as a reactor/analysis, You know your music which helps me appreciate it more. You sing very well. I love music but haven't really listen to one individual for a long time. ..... til i heard Angelina. And you are very funny!!!! you should hear her cover of "A Million Years Ago.

[@nelsonking9569]

AJ now owns the rights to this song (℗All Rights Reserved - Angelina Jordan Inc©), it becomes a milestone and signature cover. Sidebar: Consider the ending of another B&W signature cover, "I Put a Spell on You" which also has a sustained final note.

[@ClandOp]

AJ sings here in E vs G for Whitney.

[@RobertDeMartin]

You are so cool, my man! Thank you for acknowledging your misunderstanding of her previous version of the song at the "don't walk away from me" point. And, for your immediate recognition of the key change. What's so great about watching your reactions are people like you in the industry are so much more aware of what's she's doing than most of us in lala land, your appreciation of Angelina's skills are at a level reserved for only the greatest. It's crazy! It's remarkable! It's beautiful!

[@ClaudioMarcucci7756]

Thanks for another great and careful reaction with our fantastic vocal artist, Dom, she is more and more indescribable and at the same time it feels like being part of a sweet dream! You can just let yourself be carried away by her incredible voice that makes you float in the air and lulls you with the sweetness of her vocal transitions with a wonderful blend of pure silk and sonic power. Angelina has such a humble presence and is so emotionally honest that she totally captivates and enchant you. 💛🧡❤

[@filton12]

I'm not sure that Whitney sang it in that higher key all the time either. I watched 4 live versions on YT and they all sounded quite different than the multi-take studio version. The studio/film version is the one lodged in our brains because we heard it so many times on the radio back in the day.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

She didn't there's nothing wrong with lowering the key she did it in this key in the 1994 live show just vocally styled it different

[@filton12]

@@ThatSingerReactions Exactly. I just think that the one everyone has in their minds and compares to is the studio version. Which Whitney didn't do very often. Too hard on the voice when on tour every night probably. Then adding the stylistic changes to keep it interesting for herself, some (of the ones I've seen) were good choices, some were less so. Hey, she was a performer, not a robot. The same with AJ. As I said on an early video, her version of this from 3yrs ago was a cover, this was her own version. Another channel does waveform analysis of singers to see who's using autotune, who needs to, who doesn't, who does it badly, etc. They did a breakdown of Whitney singing this live in '93. She was spot on, amazing control, very gifted. One of the comments was from the sound engineer, Peter Yianilos, that worked with Whitney multiple times, he was very complimentary of her skill.

[@alfreddeneumann]

Mount Everest next PLEASE!! 👍🏾

[@bockviken]

The Kongsberg version please!

[@poolhallshark]

This is the link for her live version at Kongsberg Jazz Festival on July 7th : kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoq5qaGPZZt1jdk

[@poolhallshark]

@@bockviken kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoq5qaGPZZt1jdk

[@angelightification]

⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️

[@alejandroetcheverry8833]

Muy buenas reacciones! Con mucho conocimiento técnico! Creo que Angelina está haciendo historia en la música. Saludos

[@mehdikeyha3755]

👍👍💙💙💙

[@williamarmstrong9008]

She sang hello she sang listen man in the mirror Law Man in the mirror.

[@pietersbart]

This studio version is 3 semi notes lower than Whitney’s studio version. I think it is a perfect match for her voice: it sounds so good! During her latest concert she dedicated this song to her absent and recovering grandmother. It gives the song a very personal and emotional context. She switches between gentle and soft vs power and conviction with occasional delightful hum to deliver this message and make us feel it. Yes she is growing so fast in her art. At any age she was amazing and keeps getting more amazing all the time . With her just being 16 her voice will not fully mature for another decade which will take her to new unimaginable levels of amazingness.

[@stradardadus]

As I said before, you should listen to her cover of "Mount Everset". Thats incredibly good...

[@brentravnsborg2782]

whitney houston was never able to replicate the key she recorded this song in originally .she always sang it in a lower key afterwards .

[@ThatSingerReactions]

That's fine lol I'm saying angelina is an alto Whitney is more of a mezzo soprano so yes the key will get lowered alot more for angelina which means nothing she still did this cover better then anybody I've heard do it. Angelina has a darker tone which is why she can get lower in her register better then Whitney

[@brentravnsborg2782]

@@ThatSingerReactions i was just stating a fact . lol . i feel that to many people put whitney houston on some pedestal that is unattainable when there are any number of female artists better .

[@kevingood4644]

@@brentravnsborg2782 it’s an American thing…

[@louisegogel7973]

❤🎵🎶

[@williamarmstrong9008]

base is the key 🔑 E

[@clmannheimer]

This song was written about Elvis by his ex Linda Thompson. Angelina kills it.

[@ingridschmidts6035]

❤️🇩🇪❤️

[@dannydoc1969]

Whitney only sang this in a higher key for the movie, in a studio with lots of compression and effects. In live concerts she also sang it in a lower key, like Angelina.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Umm which Whitney performance you watch? I'll guide you to the one on her key lol as somebody mentioned on the comments there's no big deal artist have different voices. Whitney they considered a mezzo soprano and often a spin to soprano so that's OK. But yes there's times Whitney will lower the key but she's also sung it in HER key as well

[@ooshta]

Another great reaction & info again. Thank you. Looks like they even gave her the rights to her version of the song. Dropped 7-23-22. She’s 16. I love how Angie put in some of her jazzy back phrasing in it also. We hope you react to some of her other 1st time covers at her concerts. “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6HHcoxqg8qhf7s Angie’s 16 at her 7-1-22 concert at Karbadhagen Norway. “Tears dry on their own” by Amy Winehouse Live from Angie’s Kurbadhagen 7-10-22 concert kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2TOd3djm7WJrdk “Love on the brain” by Rihanna kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4qXlKaaqMtjZs0 Angie is Live at Kurbadhagen 7-10-22 Her 3 concerts are 7-1-22 in Kurbadhagen, 7-7-22 at Kongsberg & 7-10-22 again at Kurbadhagen. Angie had a lot of fun & so did the fans. (Mattias Axelsson, Vidar Enerud, Kathrine Angeltveit & Trond Andersen are good channels to start with. They have some good recordings & video's).

[@larrypifer1103]

I was a Whitney fan from the beginning of her career to her tragic end. Whitney was great, but Angelina at 16 is far better than Whitney ever was at making you feel each word, and phrase. AJ changes every cover to make if hers and far, far better than the original. AJ is the great STORYTELLING ARTEST I have ever experienced in my 75 years.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Whitney was bigger then great she was phenomenal and angelina is one of the best Singers of her generation there is still only one Whitney 💙

[@brentravnsborg2782]

hate to burst your whitney adoration but she was for sure overated as an artist. she was a great singer but as an actual artist much less so.

[@williamarmstrong9008]

13 and she didn’t get a 6 1/2 Also, didn’t live in concert in Norway and she sang it several times in that concert open air concert by about 40,000 people in Norway Oslo Norway

[@steveadkins394]

Thats about as close as i have heard to whittney yet

[@williamarmstrong9008]

It’s a 16 years old, her head key 🔑 E

[@tracyrosset9640]

I see it!! Do her Elvis cover

[@Danny_R_]

Idk if you seen it by now but he already done Suspicious minds. ;)

[@javyoung]

@thatsingerreactions ALERT - New Asian Gala dinner version now on KZbin

[@muzza1967]

They'll have to dig a basement to hit my key.

[@seantap1415]

CAN you please help me remember the name of one of your favorite singers you mentioned in a past video? She is an older lady now and makes different faces to get different sounds and she is also a great piano player. It's driving me crazy. I HOPE YOU CAN HELP. LOL love your videos as always.

[@ThatSingerReactions]

Rachelle ferrell lol

[@seantap1415]

@@ThatSingerReactions Yes thank you...

[@anna1956]

Not sure if you've done a Glennis Grace song, but you should give a listen