Angelina Jordan - Bohemian Rhapsody | Voice Teacher Reacts 

i've noticed i have a different level of appreciation for singing since following Sam's channel

She is Norwegian. I live in Norway and I am an American, and I've been listening to her since she came into the scene at 7. Her vowels have a very Norwegian singing English sound. The breathiness has always been part of her sound.

She has a great understanding of one basic rules in Jazz...'As soon as you establish a pattern, throw in something unexpected'. That's what gives good Jazz that 'classy' sound.

Angelina is propably the most versatile singer I have ever listened to, her vocal range and change of style is admirable. She CAN belt, and she can go insanely deep. She can sing clean, she can sing raspy, she can sing jazz, she can sing pop, she adjust to every song she sings. An Angelina tour on youtube is highly recommended to everyone who loves music.

The cleaning of your Mac. The focus issues. The texts and your picture. The choice of voice for this video. Everything. I love everything!

When the cam wouldn't wanna focus, the texts on-screen just killed me, haha.

I'm hearing Amy Winehouse and Norah Jones. Regardless, Angelina is AMAZING!! This girl is only 13!! Incredible career ahead of her.

Nice technical reaction. Every note and breath was designed by Angelina to give the American audience a glimpse of her talent, in a way that they could enjoy and follow her journey. She only had a couple of minutes to do this. It's not even the style that she usually sings, she never does these kinds of runs. American audiences love them. That's why she did them. Now... React to I Put A Spell On You - make sure it's the b/w version. It is mind blowing. She's only 9. Then do Norway's Got Talent - Gloomy Sunday - You will never be the same. She was only 7. Then sit back and enjoy over 100 songs that she has recorded. Oh...she can belt!!

Angelina Jordan’s Bohemian Rhapsody is now available in all major streamings label: Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify and so on. I bought I right away.

You need to hear more of her songs, this is what she does, she never sounds the same twice, she lets the song take her where it wants to go

The intro song was so cute!

I'd love to hear your thoughts about her voice in the black and white clip "I put a spell on you", when she was just 9...

you need to review her over the course of her young career . won Norway got talent at 8.

She had just turned eight when she won Norway Got Talent, and she performed on stage in front of thousands of people at that age. Her voice and technique has evolved tremendously since then. She has gone from singing primarily jazz to singing a lot of styles (though the jazz colours her other styles as well), and mastered everything so far. Her family has kept her career at a low burn so far to give her an almost normal childhood. I have no worries whatsoever about her adopting while her vocals mature, just looking forward to it. Her foundation is so solid and her singing so natural. There are songs on RU-vid where she is touching the edges of her current ability, like the deep tones in 'A million years ago' or the belting in 'I have nothing', but those are still good performances. Her main quality is the emotions she pours into the songs, and I think her jazz/blues background is a big part of that (and yes, I do know that it sounds strange to talk about the musical background for a 14 years old girl)

"Warm" must be what grabs us as we listen to Angelina ♥ because she has had me since I heard her at age 7.

I’ve been bouncing around between new uploads and a few older vids, and your new mic sounds so so good! What a difference I didn’t know I needed before.

If this is your first reaction video on Angelina Jordan, get ready for a long ride if you choose to watch more of her. The breathy sound is her style. Check out the black and white version of " I put a spell on you".

Sam: So I finally clean the laptop? Sam's fans: yes Sam: But at what cost? *insert Sam fading in and out of reality for a solid minute or two

I wish there weren't so many other voice coach type vids out there nowadays, because it dilutes what you bring with your channel. You're by far the best one. Someone who genuinely knows what they're talking about, even with autofocus.

She not only sings, but writes and composes. Also plays piano, guitar, violin and flute.She even creates her own outfits. She's just the overall package. I look forward to what the future has in store.

Angelina has a Signature Voice: EDIT: Angelina is born to sing. Trust me, this is the voice that can do everything. Her own songs (and we have had but a tiny introduction, i.e. SHIELD - WHAT IS LIFE - OSLO, indicate clearly that as she matures Angelina will bring a whole new concept of singing to the world.

I love the way you analyze every videos, it's really clear so I try to do it myself. I also love the humour you use through the editing! And bonjour from France!

Sam, thank you for your insightful reaction to this Angelina Jordan performance. It is obvious that you are a true professional who understands the technical and artistic aspects of vocal music. As a retired music educator and an old-school jazzer, I hold Ella Fitzgerald as the gold standard for embellishments, riffs, runs, whatever you want to call them. She would not only emulate the improvisation of the great instrumentalists of her day, she created her own style that set her apart from everyone else. She always stayed within the changes of the music and never did too much or too little, just the right amount. So many of today's singers do "vocal gymnastics" without really understanding the musicality that is required to be artistic. Through training and sheer innate ability, Angelina "gets it" and we, her audience, are immensely fortunate to listen to her artistry. I like to think of her as the Barbra Streisand of the 21st century. Not because their voices are alike, but because Angelina will be as much or more of a superstar as Barbra was in her prime.

She's been singing since she was three and she won NGT at 7 yrs old. He parents wouldn't let her sign with anyone so she did small shows and learned every vocal trick in the book. Quincy Jones loves her and asked her to sing at his birthday party when she was 12. She's played with countless excellent musicians she sang with orchestras she's done so much and she only just now within the last year signed a deal with the company and has started putting out singles as well as continuing to put out Jazz versions of basically every song you can think of this girl could take the theme song to Sesame Street arrange it into a jazz tune and make you cry she spent the next 6 years

She really had a beautiful performance. It was such a haunting version of the song and I was captivated by it. I hope she has a career that flourishes. I’m not usually the biggest fan of these more breathy voices and tones, but it was incredible, and what a bold song choice too!

You should listen to her at 7-9yo singing "Summertime" or "I Put a Spell on You" or from when she was older at 12 or 13yo "Born to Die" or "A Million Years Ago". She has such a unique voice and a natural talent.

When i discovered you i recommended Angelina to you. She has evolved and developed in the years she's been working. Thank you for your informative analysis. Please listen to any of Angelina's songs.

I’ve been waiting for this 👏🏻👏🏻

First video I've ever watched of Sam. This is by far the most educational analysis from a voice teacher. Thank you Sam, totally subbed and have notifications turned on!

Sam, the beginning is epic!! That legit made me LOL!! And OMG, the Illuminati!! Your technical problems make everything just that much more interesting! Your analysis is great as always! Keep them coming! ❤️

Awwww I loved the song! Saaam Jooohnson.

Her talent: she gives meanings to the words

You have not seen enough of her yet to know this, but you are looking at the Tiger Woods of singing. She has been singing at pro level since she was 7 years old. She has covered over a hundred songs, from over 60 artists. Everything from old classic jazz to modern pop. She can adjust her voice and singing style to every song she sings. This is a girl that Quincy Jones referred to as the next "One" when he heard her sing. I really hope to see you do more analysis of some of her other work, because this is an artist that you just can't absorb with one sample.

Sam I'm enjoying your humor filming. Angelina has a great unique voice.

Thank you for reacting to Angelina Jordan. She is just an amazing young singer.

Sam, your "style" is apparent and hopefully helpful to people who want to understand all the intricacies involved in creating a technical and inviting singing voice. And, you brought up several negative possibilities during Angelina's rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody which I believe were badly placed because you were listening to a flawless performance, one that could be described as a Masterpiece! Sam, do you assume that most viewers have already seen this and have been moved by her performance before your analysis? And finally, Sam, tell me if you replayed this performance by Angelina privately to fully enjoy what she created (she arranged the song). Most of us have shed a tear listening to her and the only question for all of us is what part of the song did you start welling up. No offense, Sam, but I'm just one of many millions of Angelina fans from around the globe who have "already" discovered her and think the world of her and like two reactors have commented: "Wow! I just got goose bumps going up and down my arms and I can't explain it!" Or, "She made me cry, she made me smile and I don't know, eh - it's her voice! It reaches into you and touches your heart!"

😂😂😂 oh man I'm glad i found this channel. We love you🤣

When you inserted the Photo...I CAN NOT 🤣🤣🤣

Hey Sam! Im from Sao Paulo, Brazil and I always watch your videos. I had some voice classes but unfortunately I couldnt continue... But your videos help me a lot. Thanks for such creative topic as this one . Hope one day I can get a chance to have classes with you!!

Great breakdown! Thanks!

Hurrah, Sam finally found his way to Angelina Jordan. :) An excellent reaction from him, as always. Angelina has made covers since she was 5-6 years old so we have already heard a lot of positive development in her voice. She moved from Oslo to LA to get the best music education possible and we enjoy seeing her voice mature month by month. I have listened to Angelina do 100+ different songs and almost never heard her push her voice into an unhealthy place. So she must have a very good voice teacher. Angelina has an amazing diversity in her voice. I'm sure Rusty Shackleford will post in this thread a list of great performances by her. She has a great range from a very deep voice in covers like "Born To Die" to a lot of belting in "I Have Nothing". Granted, she is no Whitney Houston yet and can still improve her belting, but that will come when her body develops into a woman. She can sing very slowly in songs like "Wicked Game" and quite fast in songs like "I Will Survive". She can do super smooth melodic songs like "Song For A" and more rock type songs like "The Show Must Go On". One of her best performances ever was when she did "Feeling Good" when she was 10 years old. That was the first time I realized she was something more than just a great child prodigy. I agree with Sam that we have just begun to experience the greatness of her voice. She sounds amazing now and will improve year by year until she reaches her peak at 28+ years. I can't imagine how great she will sound then when she is so good now. I believe we are seeing a legend in the making right now with Angelina. It's so great we have the chance to follow her path to stardom from the humble beginning when she sang "I Who Have Nothing" when she was only 6 years old. I hope we will get more reaction videos from Sam to Angelina's performances. There are so many gems to pick from.

@Sam Johnson I really needed to hear what you were talking about at the end. I grew up singing professionally and as I hit 40, I’ve been disappointed and struggling to “sound like myself” when I was 20. Knowing that I need to just relax and work with my current instrument is freeing. There’s still a little bit of grief associated with having to let go of how good I sounded back then, but I just want to move on and sound good with my current voice.

I love how you literally shake you head as if in “agreement” or understanding throughout her performance!👍🏼

LOL the auto focus bits and the random geeky photo just made this video super classy 😆

That intro song slaps, I rewinded the video twice just to hear it properly 😂

I like that she has the ability to send waves of chills through my body over and over. 😍

Love how much you can appreciate her^^

Ten minutes in thinking 'Wow, she must be good! Sam hasn't mentioned her jaw once!.... Aaaaaannnnd there it is. 😆

Now PLEASE react to her cover of i put a spell on you XDDDD

Been waiting for your reactions for a long time. Always learn alot from you. Thank you.

My god man your explanation is amazing and so in detailed

I remember her from when she sang Fly Me To The Moon, that was sooo good and she was just a little girl back then

She can belt but chooses not too for this one. I love it.

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR YEARS

Love your background in this video!

Her voice is like Amy Winehouse meets Shakira meets Ariana Grande meets Duffy.

Is it bad that the technical difficulties were freaking hilarious and his humor with it made the video for me

i really enjoyed your professional reaction and explanatory break down on a artist on their performance. this god's gifted child star sings so beautiful that just capture's your heart and soul. she is very unique. i think we're looking at the new and first QUEEN OF MUSIC. she is our ENTERTAINER of tomorrow.

I also found myself returning to the word "unique" to describe Angelina. She doesn't sound overtly "like" another singer throughout her presentation. That said, some of her vibrato moments are stunningly reminiscent of Billie Holiday.

Nice reaction. Angelina doesn't do stress and it is easy and effortless for her. Would love to see you do more of her. Thank you.

I love the Intro song Sam. Cute and Catchy. I saw this performance on AGT Pros, and was drawn in by her unique voice. I agree with you that her voice is warm and unique. She has talent beyond her years I think, great control. Ive looked into her other songs on RU-vid, and she definitely can have a big music career if she chooses to.

I was in awe when I heard most of her cover since she was 7 years old. I think she is a re encarnation of young artist that passed at a young age and also Jazz musicians of the past. I am a fan and will continue to follow her. Watched her Born to Die and Mllion Years Ago. Amazing!

Every time I relisten to her singing this song I cry tears of pleasure. Her singing reminded me of the old school R&B.

Cleaning your Mac at the beginning was so funny 😂

Please react to her Norway’s got talent performance from when she was 6-7 years old

At 8:03 that was deep. Also how you say “warmth” so cute

Finally!! I've been waiting for this one!! Thanks!! Now, go for Angelina Jordan doing PUT A SPELL ON YOU (black and white video)

Mik's jingle is the best thing I've heard for the whole day 💕 And Sam, I love your wild gesticulating. Any Italian blood? 😂

I don't know the first thing about singing. I couldn't help but hang on your every word Sam. Hugely enlightening. Thank you x

Thank you Sam for you insight and expertise...I do have a question for you...If Angelina, at her young age, continues to cover songs that requires a super loud belting, as she did in covering Whitney Houston's ' I have nothing '...will it hurt her vocal cords in the long run? ..And if doesn't, will it still alter her voice in some ways that will affect her singing negatively?..

"that's an interesting voice"....understatement of the year.

You're willing to have strong opinions. Kudos to you, regardless of whether I agree with all of them. And starting the music almost immediately: very rare, more kudos!

I'd love to see your analysis of one of the songs from when she was younger like Gloomy Sunday, Back to Black, or I Put a Spell on You.

Love love the intro!

Someone else mentioned that they would like to hear your thoughts on the black and white video of "I Put A Spell On You", when she was 9. I would find that interesting also. And... to her "I Have Nothing (Whitney Houston Tribute)" where she belts out some high notes.

Trust me pal, she could teach you things about singing, her ability to interpret and feel the music is mind blowing. She's like velvet to the ears.

Sam reacting to Angelina: "I just want to make sure....... It's stylized...... Larynx" Everyone else reacting Angelina: "Wow" Thank you for reacting to this Sam! I actually thought of you as I was watching this myself for the first time. I appreciate Her performance more knowing more about the work that had to go into it. 😀

The start reminds me of when they used to say sailors would hear sirens singing from the rocks!

Everything about this was SO GOOD

She reminds me of Norah Jones. She has that beautiful color and soothing texture to her voice which is so inviting 😍😍😍

Hi Sam, thanks for wonderful reaction. Angelina is unique and amazing.

You have to listen to a lot of her music. She goes really low and her range is great. She sings differently with each song.

That picture of Sam is an amazing pic, love it

I get Norah Jones every time I hear this.

Most artists play on instruments, but some artists play on your body and soul. Angelina plays directly on your heart string and spine, such a rare talent and skill!

9:10 .....and we back (Yaaaaaay!!!) I *died* laughing

I like your interpretation and explanations

Don’t worry, she has no issues. She can belt with the best of them, that’s not what this was about. I love that she surprises everyone continually. She isn’t concerned about anything, never gets nervous. Listen to her other stuff you’ll see she has multiple styles, goes very low or very high, incredible range. She incredible. Some feel like they have to find something wrong, it’s enjoyable to hear her always, getting too technical on every individual piece eliminates the joy of her effortless performance. Just my opinion, been part of music all my life, and she is special!

And the best part of Angelina......she probably thought nothing of what you said in her presentation to us, she sings from the heart not the cerebellum.

Can you put the camera on manual control without autofocus?

This intro is perfect!!!

Sam, it's evident you haven't seen much of this phenomenal girl. She can change her vocals to whatever she wants. She doesn't need a vocal teacher. LOL! Go listen to I Put A Spell On You. Then Born To Die and keep going. Then there's a country song, Welcome To My World. Love Me Tender. So many genres.You haven't even scratched the surface. There's no flaws in her voice. She controls.

She’s the best vocalist I’ve ever heard!

OMG you just crack me up!

so amazing talent...no one can compare

I am amazed by how you can technically break down this performance, apply a lot of "what ifs" and ignore the emotions she creates in her audience. There are so many goosebump moments that pass by your analysis. BTW,this is her arrangement so I think she knows more about what she is doing than you give her credit for.

it's such a cool interpretation of the song. the girl's voice is insane, have you heard her performances when she was like 7-8 years old and won norway's got talent, and sang stuff like frank sinatra and billie holiday?

i don't know much about singing it might seem silly but they way she slightly cuts end of " never been born at all " to take a breath for the run up to the big note - 4:44 she does it so smoothly, one barely notices the breath she pulls in. she is so relaxed and comfortable. like a good magician the audience doesn't realize when a prep is being employed to help the performer get to the astonishing part.

Mikaela, you’re a genius. ❤️❤️

I believe that AJ with what she is able to do vocally is now the best singer currently she back catalogue for examples from different genre's