Voice Teacher Reaction to Angelina Jordan - I'd Rather Go Blind - Etta James Cover

[@HusemR]

The girl with the thousand voices, another great cover. Best singer on this planet!🤩

[@RustyShacklefordChannel]

I think one of the things that separates Angelina from the pack is her courage. She not only has the ears and musical sense to know how it should sound, but she is also brave enough to take her voice to extreme places to get the sound she is after. I imagine a lot of vocal coaches (with no background knowledge of Angelina) might point out lots of things that needed to be 'fixed' if she sat down and just belted a few seconds from the middle of this. But that's what makes her so great. She goes way outside the box sometimes, and it gives us something very unexpected and very special. Her versatility is just incredible.

[@adriaanrijllart5213]

Indeed Rusty, her versatility, musical instinct, technical skills and ability to reach our hearts with every song makes Angelina an artist who completely stands out.

[@michinawi22able]

And never the less her taste to choose her songs to sing!!

[@ShanLiB]

One of the things that separates the vocal coaches/teachers from the pack is their ability to quickly recognize Angelina is (1) not a phenomenon they have experienced before, (2) that she is not hurting herself, (3) not damaging her vocal apparatus, and (4) what might be considered "mistakes" are actually style choices when she sings. Valerie, of course, is one in that select group.

[@mysc0tt1e]

AND she sings this WELL sitting down on a COUCH!!!!!!!!!

[@krisamagus1]

I'm still waiting for a reactor to notice how godly the run before the last one, without stopping it.

[@billywoods9192]

Seems like they always pause in the middle of it. Maybe that's why they don't notice? I don't know, but yeah, you're right on.

[@billweekley4077]

This is actually her experimenting at age 12 (13 on thumbnail is an error) she had just received this new mike for her 12 th birthday and this is the first time she used it. Plugged in mike turned on the camera and set down in the corner to see what it would do. This is the result.

[@robertvirnig638]

Once I got past the amazement that Angelina can sing as well as she does, I find myself further amazed at how she chooses to arrange and perform songs. Sometimes she adds just subtle little touches while sticking mostly to the original and then sometimes just totally revamping the song as she did with this one. Even though she used the original backing track this was not similar to Etta James in the slightest. It wasn't anything like Angelina has ever performed before either. The vocal fry is typical Angelina just used unusually heavily. But what made her think to fill what is quiet space in the original with all those bluesy vocalizations. How did she know she could do it and that it would sound good in this particular song? I am just amazed at how intelligently and creatively she approaches every song she performs. That she can actually perform what she visualizes is additionally incredible, for a singer with any amount of experience much less at her tender age.

[@OleOlson121]

Loved the reaction to our Barefoot Princess! ♥👣👸🏻🎷

[@marvinboswell6889]

Enjoyed your comments and reaction , thanks

[@pietersbart]

If you let people just listen to it there is no way anyone will say ‘Oh this surely must be (1) a 12 year old (2) sitting down on a couch (3) recording this in a living room (4) doing it in one take and (5) wait! Keeping the microphone turned around wrong!’ It is indeed amazing what she can do with her voice: she has such a rich vocal toolbox and knows exactly how to use. Doubtlessly she is gifted with immense innate talent but seeing how she is growing with big spurts of growth, she must be working very very hard as well combined with all the qualities you mention. Yes she seems to be experimenting a lot with different genres, songs and artists and I love it. I really hope she remains as curious and keeps exploring music, styles of singing, artists and genres as it seems to greatly enrich her own performances and art. Thanks again! If you’d like to hear a tell a story, you might want to check out her tribute to her late friend Avicii ‘Wake me up’ where she tells his story using her own song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGbSnnaribZsiZI

[@dougporetz]

She seems to have an academic approach to what she is doing … as a student really understanding what she is doing

[@wajj1842]

I've hypothesized about turning the mic around. Haven't seen her do that on any other song. I googled what happens went you turn the mic around, and it said the sound is somewhat muffled or softened; less volume. I'm guessing she knew that the heavy vocal fry and nasal sound would be harsh and that very sensitive mic would pick it all up and perhaps make it less appealing. So she turned it around, and I would say it worked out well. Concerning her tribute to her friend, Avicii, I would say that she rearranged his very popular song, not that she used her own song. Best wishes, Bart.

[@lengould9262]

Wow! Robert Vernig's comments cover my amazement. I'd just add my further amazement at how smart she is musically. She not only is capable of applying almost every singing technique at will, but she also knows exactly when to do so.

[@rogeriopinheiropassos5622]

It's always good to hear your thoughts on Angelina. I think this performance served as an Experimental Laboratory for this Genius of our times, where she had a lot of fun experimenting with her newly acquired microphone. This is one of several performances that not only pleases, but actually we were shocked by so much talent and personal resources!! To say that she is a spirit of light is an understatement, even more so in these dark and dangerous times. She is an inspiration!

[@ridgemanron]

If she performed this at The Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY, before the toughest 'Black' soul singing critics on the planet, she would have garnered a standing ovation covering this Etta James classic. Extraordinary doesn't even come close to measuring the diverse singing talent of different genre music that this girl has mastered at such a young age. She should be referred to as a 'One Off', for there is not now, nor has there ever been before, anyone who has even come close to her diverse talent.

[@omidhope7456]

Thank you for reacting to this masterpiece performance by the Barefoot Angel. It can't get better than this unless Angelina sings another song for us.

[@hans-georgschroter7887]

Listen to Etta James, one of her favourite Artist. She's able to sound like her. She has an incredible musically memory. She studied nearly 80 famous Artist and now she is able to show it in one person. Every song looks so interesting. No boring 🤩😇😃✌️💃 Thanks for your very interesting analysis 👍

[@McDevittMike]

This little girl has never ceased to amaze me. She's just so good! 😎

[@andyschnell58]

Valerie, it is wonderful seeing you looking and sounding great. You must be listening to your Angelina playlist often. Thank you so very much for encouraging viewers to support Angelina. Much love.

[@kentovewagenes1141]

What strikes me most about this performance is how soulful she is singing at age 13... I love this performance and believe it is one of her best ❤

[@janlund2717]

It's nice to see someone, that understands AJ does vocal experiments. Lot of her covers wil never be more than a oneshot, never to be performed. Like "How Great Thou Art" Her voice had changed, and how did it sound?

[@cstroppa20]

AJ 🥰🥰🥰 😇😇😇

[@juliochavez7161]

Angelina working it and doing it nothing short of remarkably. The seasoned singer at 12 years old with the voice to be reckoned with. Thumbs up Valerie.

[@itomendoza4315]

Valerie you are 1 of the best reactor of Angie love it thanks

[@ronjones1077]

Thank you for this once again and we missed you. Angelina just did another tic toc only about a minute long I watched today. Please go back and listen to her breath control on the second to last run in this song. I’m not a big fan of this song by anyone. The fry starts burning my ears. I do appreciate seeing her discover and experiment though and gladly watch everything she does. With around 160 videos now available My Funny Valentine is #1 and this song may be 159. I’ll still watch it because Angelina is unbelievably good!

[@ronraskind]

Thanks Valerie for your always insightful analysis. Yes this was Angelina in raw form experimenting with a sound from the past. How? Just how? I think Etta James would have been proud. She was sitting on a living room couch, not even standing which would have allowed her to get even more power and fullness. I'm not sure we will ever see that sound again but I'm sure there will be new styles coming. You should check out, I'm still holding out for you. Most think it's her best ever work from the past when she was 10. Thanks Valerie for supporting Angelina and encouraging viewers to subscribe to her channels!

[@olejensen3125]

:-)) I always love your reactions to AJ :-))

[@tomevans7567]

Another great reaction to the always amazing Angelina. Also, I just have to say you have an absolutely beautiful smile.

[@josephstimpfl4594]

This is exactly right. Because she is so remarkable from age six, we sometimes forget she is learning and experimenting. And not just refining but learning and adding skills to her repertoire. We fans can be mesmerized by her abilities without realizing she is growing and changing. Despite her enormous skill set she keeps working hard to improve. She lives her art. Compare her to other musical prodigies and you see they are possessed by their art forms. As l have mentioned before she keeps working on specific songs until she gets them right but according to her exacting standards. There is an illusion of ease with her singing but make no mistake she works hard. She lives and breathes music. And she is absolutely fearless.

[@poolhallshark]

Hello again Valerie, and thank you so much for yet another insightful reaction to Angelina. I know it says that Angelina was 13 in the description, but this is actually Angelina trying the mic that she got for her 12th birthday out for the first time. So she'd JUST turned 12. Even MORE crazy, right ?? This was the mic that she would stay with, and sthe sound quality of her performances really improved a lot. Take care, Valerie ! Love from Norway :-) Btw, I think it was a pity that you stopped her in the middle of that 17 second, flat out belting sequence. I would like to advice you to take advantage of the "go 5 seconds back"- option that you have in KZbin. It makes it easier for you to pick up on certain things, and makes it all flow a little easier in a way :-) And also, during her online Christmas concert, she confirmed that she has been working on a new album. Many thought that that album would come last year, but I guess Covid got in the way. I believe the timing is perfect THIS year, tho, as she has just got a few month left of mandatory school. Republic Records promised not to promote her until Angelina and her parents felt that the time is right, and so far they have been very protective of her, giving her the freedom she needs and the time she needs to finish school. She is doing some touring this summer, and I really hope we will get to hear her perform something from that new album then. I will see her in concert here in Norway on July 10th, and I just can't wait. That day she will be EXACTLY 16.5 years old. Totally CRAZY to think about. If you want to come along, there are still tickets available. I truly believe this will be the last chance to see her before she takes off BIG TIME. It's a good scalp to have in your belt. For those interested, go to KURBADHAGEN and have a look.

[@romainjordan105]

Angel.ina😇🙏❤️

[@randegelo3506]

Thanks for a great reaction, Valerie. This is one of my favorite Angelina videos. I have to watch every time someone reacts to it. Etta James sang this several different ways, if you check out different KZbin videos. Angelina's version sounds like one Etta would have sung later in life, different from the 1960 record. Thanks again!

[@CarlD70]

Nice one Valerie. One of my favorites from Angelina and I am still totally amazed each and every time I hear this. Such a special person she is and OH so unbelievably talented. Thanks for your support of Angelina as always Valerie.

[@AJ_Angel_of_A]

She sang her Neumann microphone from behind. If she had sung it from the front like that, the membrane of the condenser capsule would have broken.😎

[@ItsMe-cz1pi]

That was a birthday gift we can all enjoy, love it. While you're waiting for new content from her, here is a 2 minute video of her singing "Love is a game" by Adele. I'm sure you will love analyzing this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/honFiqWshZipaqs

[@tomwhite4736]

ANGELINA has imo been experimenting with her vocals in many if not all of her performances. this is no exception , I must admit I prefer her lower tone . but I'm in no doubt this playing and experimenting with her vocal performance has already paid dividends .

[@kerekes-gabor-tibor]

😂😂😂❤️🌹

[@heidibarons1801]

I love ur reactions ❤️ “I’m still holding out for you” is a must listen. I think it’s her best cover to date.

[@martinstenitzer8782]

I love all the vocal styles from angelina, absolutly amazing, she makes with every song a masterpiece 🙏♥️🌹🌟

[@rickrack4812]

This little experiment by Angelina, with this type of sound, came in extremely handy for her cover of mercy MRECY that she did for the movie soundtrack for The Hating Game.... Maybe this video got her the gig!!!!

[@claudiasoto5014]

Etta Jones would be proud of her 👑🦶🇳🇴🎶🙏💐❤️

[@tamtammer]

Thank you for your reaction Valerie. I allways love them. I don't know much about singing, but it only took a few videos of Angelina before I realized I was experiencing something special. Angelina is unique and her abilities far exceed her age. It is therefore nice to hear a professional explanation of how technically good she is and how good her music understanding is.

[@michinawi22able]

She just turned 12 here, playing with her birthday present backwards...just AMAZING!

[@markkleckner3060]

Excellent reaction and Bart Pieters left one thing out, but was correct on everything else. Look at her closely, she is leaning forward while sitting, God Bless!

[@mehdikeyha3755]

👍👍💙💙💙

[@keithserafy]

Thanks Valerie for another great reaction/analysis of Angelina experimenting with a different voice she had never used before &, so far, hasn't used again. When you pause in the middle of a run, like your last pause, it would be great if you could go back to when it started, because it shows her tremendous breath control, as the run goes on & on & on, where I'm gasping for air just watching her. You say you are waiting on some new songs for her to release, but there are still some recent ones you haven't done. Her Tik Tok videos are usually just snippets of a song, but a couple she sings the entire song . Her cover of Adele's, Love is a Game is stunning kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYqsnH-thK6Fqdk as is her cover of Lionel Richie's duet, Endless Love with her singing both parts. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIjYhmeggrCkgtk

[@lawrencekeller6029]

Valerie your reaction videos are always so full great information. and Angelina as always does amazing job I really like her version of it's a mans world. Great Job Keep Them Coming! Be Safe!

[@rcollins6046]

one of her nicknames "the girl with 1000 voices"

[@TheBlaster54]

Val, apparently you didn’t notice the link to Angelina’s 2022 Valentine’s Day release of her cover of, “My Funny Valentine” at the end of Angelina’s performance. It was in the lower right portion of the video finally.

[@keldrasmussen6565]

I hear Etta behind the sound. This is Etta James times two ( or three )

[@sag2horses]

#ANGELINAJORDAN #HOMEFREE #BASSGANG #VOICEPLAY

[@omarsoliman2355]

She's the best. Who else is doing this,... I mean, who else does this many different styles and just is KILLIN them? STUNNING! who is belting in a full rasp?? Amy Winehouse?

[@mrstlu4838]

I’ll just say: I love your reactions! Bart Peters have given you a link to her tribute to Avicii, and I would like to add my name to his request. Please!

[@mysc0tt1e]

BELTING sitting on a COUCH!

[@stevepodleski]

a better version as yet to be sung!

[@shabkarpa]

I've wanted you to do this for a long time. She's fearless. Bluesy. More even than Etta or Beyoncé's versions. That phrase you interrupted is endless. She is holding the mic she loves so much backwards and it's a highly directional mic--you can't record into the back of it. So she is lip synching, which interests me because it suggests that she had a take she liked and she also liked the idea of the casual coach thing. Great instincts.

[@dojoswitzer]

(A little game of ‘telephone’ here.) I have not seen the original quote, but I read someone comment that Angelina’s music school teachers gave up early with trying to coach her on the vocals and concentrated on her learning to play instruments. So, as you observe she is experimenting, it seems that she is self taught. I am only an observer, but I have no doubt.

[@joegeorge3889]

She's growing up now

[@CaryKelly11]

Hire body guards and keep that girl safe. She's got a billion dollar voice that needs protecting.

[@kjetilvesterlistrand3646]

You stopped it in the middle of her extreme breath control.

[@Kjetil-wn6ls]

As I understande she had just got this microphone for her 13 bursdag, and just had to test it

[@truus5653]

isn't she wonderful Valerie

[@sumirekakei6403]

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[@terjetroll920]

She just don't have vocal fears or to perform them no matter what the settings might be. Would love her to do some AC/DC or any heavy metal , actually.

[@VocalSplendorStudios]

That would be interesting! She has the rasp down.

[@terjetroll920]

@@VocalSplendorStudios Yeah -and the POWER! Guess she's not into it, but she's got SKILLS to perform such.

[@jameshunt14]

OK I’m not sure I thought a long time ago I watch you do a reaction to this and you said she was playing around with her voice. He didn’t seem very impressed with it. So now I’m questioning you this is a different video to the same song and now you’re so impressive it ?????? I did not go and look back on your reactions so I can’t say I’m 100% certain but it when it comes down to Angelina AKA The barefoot princess I remember most videos. Please respond I’m curious I might go back in your playlist and look

[@EAGLEWAYS]

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[@Kjetil-wn6ls]

Would you pay to be her teacher?