CHRIS ISAAK FAN'S first REACTION to DIANA ANKUDINOVA - Wicked Game - Диана Анкудинова, 15 лет, г. 

Short bio. Diana was removed from her birth mother's care, and placed with other family who placed her in an orphanage. She stuttered and could barely speak. She was adopted by an orphange staff member, and at age 5, in an effort to help her speech, as she showed an interest in music, she received voice lessons. Obviously it worked!! Diana is 15 in this performance. At 14 she won this show for orphans and other disadvantaged children called "You Are Super." The next year at 15 she performed in the Grand Prix of the show and won again. This was one of the songs she performed in the video you have of her. Diana will be the next massive Russian superstar, absolutely no doubt. BTW, proper Russian pronunciation of her name (phonetically) is DEE-ah-nah Ahn-Koo-DEE-nah-vah, emphasis on the all caps. There is no "O' sound in her last name. Really like your reactions to Angelina and now Diana.

Diana Ankudinova was born on May 31, 2003 in Russia. She participated in the Russian TV project "You are super!" in 2018 with the songs "Derniere danse" (French), "It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World” (English), “The River” (Russian), “Tomorrow Is A Lie” (English) and won. In 2019, she repeated the success, won the Grand Prix on the TV show "You are super! Superseason." with the songs "Blizzard" (Russian), "Wicked Game" (English), "Human" (English). Recordings of Diana's performances on the show "You are super!" posted on RU-vid (copyright of the NTV channel). In the TV project "You are super!" children from 8 to 18 years of age, deprived of parental care and inmates of orphanages participate. The project producers help the finalists with their studies and creative careers. Diana has a unique voice - "contralto", the lowest female voice (F3-F5). It is very rare for girls. Diana's working range of voice is two tones lower and four tones higher than that of the contralto (D3-D6), the tenor is mezzo-soprano. Diana's rich set of techniques, emotional presentation, velvety timbre and attractive appearance make her stand out among the vocalists on the stage. Diana continues her career as a pop singer, gives concerts in Russian cities, studies at the State Institute of Theater Arts. Diana Ankudinova has an official Internet channel on RU-vid. It contains recordings of performances from 2008 to 2021. I recommend visiting this channel.

Hi from France Danny! Great reaction! Your astonishment is not exceptional! Diana uses many vocal techniques rarely used in pop music (like overtones, yodel, and some from classical singing....). The one that seems to amaze people the most is polyphonic voice. The root notes are enriched with powerful harmonics which can give the impression that there are several overlapping voices or an artificial effect which gives this result. This technique is used in Slavic folk music, like Bulgarian vocal groups or artists like Pelageya, the Russian folk diva. I cannot tell you exactly how these artists achieve this result, I was just told that it is linked to the simultaneous use of the different resonators of the human body and that such a mastery of the voice and of the breath with such a fluidity requires years of work, Diana has been singing on stage and has been taking singing and performing arts lessons since the age of 6! She has a range of contralto D3-D6, she has fun to cover, see on her official channel, songs written for male voices (tenor, baritone)... This broadcast is "You're Great!" ("You are Super"), a song contest reserved for children who have had a difficult start in life. This is the case of Diana who was mistreated and ended up in an orphanage at 3 years old. In this shows Diana is directing, arranging and preparing her performances herself. She's a real creator. In addition, her costumes are designed and sewn by her mother and grandmother since she was 5. I enclose a biography and some links for the next reactions. ;-D Two biographies of Diana (Dee-a-na) facebook.com/groups/DianaAnkudinovaFrance/permalink/767455643823701/ facebook.com/groups/DianaAnkudinovaFrance/permalink/701287307107202 Diana's RU-vid Official Channels (with many video with English subtitles): RU-vid Official ✅ ru-vid.com/show-UCgbtr4QB6kk7WadvVoYk61g RU-vid Life ✅ ru-vid.com/show-UCiUgh7-F7KU2U3HpkCPJyjA RU-vid Junior ✅ ru-vid.com/show-UCTazqyQEUix0rPijtLJqFmQ RU-vid Fan ✅ ru-vid.com/show-UC1RL1dXoJCdTaIYykfxivzQ ᗫίαηα ANKUDINOVA' performances on TV Song contests (with EngSub): 2017-02-17 Audition TV Show "Voice.Kids 4" - Jodel-time yadi.sk/i/_m0bPq1PzvJSRQ yadi.sk/i/AVdxYlCRztm3Uw Review of Hellscream Academy yadi.sk/i/UveC_gKglPiPgQ 2018-02-10 Audition TV Show "You are Super 2" - Derniere Danse yadi.sk/i/27ZW9sJ4O4TfmQ 2018-04-14 Second Round - It’s a Man’s World yadi.sk/i/cKiEvHu1bC7ROQ 2018-05-12 SemiFinal - Реченька (My Sweet River) yadi.sk/i/NARYjiHDhmy_VQ 2018-05-26 Final - Tomorrow Is A Lie yadi.sk/d/O9FX9FX82FYatQ 2019-04-21 Audition TV Show "You are Super 3" - Вьюга (Snowstorm) yadi.sk/i/zm57Dyomej6arg 2019-05-12 SemiFinal - Wicked Game yadi.sk/d/mXtpveoF43vE7g 2019-05-26 Final - Human yadi.sk/i/x-7mAOYv60T8oA With the best regards of Fans de Diana Ankudinova (France) - facebook.com/groups/DianaAnkudinovaFrance/ My personnal playlist (more than 80 performances of Diana): ru-vid.com/group/PLhVBmobu-XO_2StQF6Jq67eX-3SzsRpGU

Diana is a true natural, as a singer, as a performer, starting from a very young age. You have discovered the tip of the iceberg. Diana sings songs in six languages, with impeccable vocal control and an amazing range... and she can yodel! There is no voice that can compare!

Hello, you're right, Chris Isaac's version is very special. And I am glad that many singers from all over the world do not let their listeners forget it, creating beautiful covers. As for Diana, this is not her only cover version of famous songs. If you look at them, you will not regret it, and we will be happy to listen to your opinion. She also has her own songs.

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Welcome to Diana's world 🌍Beauty💖💕💖 and elegance💕 and a lot of class🌟🌟🌟 she had a lot of pain and suffering as a little girl and now I see her as a Beautiful Russian princess🇷🇺👑

Thank you for your reaction to Diana. Diana is amazing. This never ceases to amaze us. Her performance of the song "Wicked Gamt" is amazing, unexpected.Diana has something else to surprise you with.Listen to the songs of Human, Rechenka. Diana sings in 6 languages.We are waiting for the following reactions.

Diana’s a contralto gifted with naturally occurring polyphonic overtones. Diana's voice is like a rainbow of colors now and there's a pot of gold that's the gift at the end of the rainbow, and the rainbows being the various tones that and qualities that she has to offer through the song. Diana's polyphonic overtone sounding is indescribable happiness, delight and goosebumps. To perform all this with a contralto chest register, combining with a mixed and head register, ending each phrase with his own unforgettable yodeling technique, no one is able to perform songs, as Diana does. Correct pronunciation DIANA [Diː ˈa: na:] as Dee-ana ANKUDINOVA [A:ŋ kuː 'di: nɔː va:]

Best Contralto voice on earth and my favorite singer from the day I first heard her sing.

Rechenka is an absolute must. She was only 14yo and it is simply enchanting

Thank you for your reaction to our beloved Diana, continue to meet her and she will surprise you again😊

I first got into watching reactions because of BABYMETAL, for me this led to the personnel discovery of Dimash Kudibergen, Diana Ankudinova, Band-Maid, Maximum the Hormone, Waggaki Band, Morriset Amon and Angelina Jordan. All amazing in their own ways. Diana is my favorite singer now, in fact she is my desktop background. Its not just her talent, it is the amount of worldly challenges that she has faced and overcome in order to achieve her artistry and the undeniable feeling that there is something primal and spiritual about her work. Derniere Danse, Human, Blizzard, Rechenka and her own "Into The Sky" are my favorites. Kitsune dao!

I recommend Dernière danse, Diana makes a very passionate version of this song.

To better understand Diana you need to watch her perform “Yodel time”. She performed this at a different TV competition and none of the judges turned around but the audience gave her a standing ovation and later demanded she be put on the show. It was a big scam about it. She uses yodeling technique in a lot of her songs to fluidly transition her voice is so many ways it has baffled many other people who react to her songs. Then you will want to see “Human” then you will be hooked if you already are not. There is not one song that she sings that you will not get goosebumps from. She is a rare contralto that you will never get tired of listening to. Get reaction and pretty much the same as any musical, vocal or artists that have reacted to her. Enjoy the journey my friend, you will not be disappointed and you will see 40 to 50k subscribers quickly.

As you now know many Angels also like Diana. You can follow them from they was very litle children and it is amesing to see how they have developed. I like her cover of Beatles song "Oh Darling" from when Diana was 10 years old, but I dont know if it will give you chills.

Great reaction! Real emotions! Diana is a super talent! I've been admiring it since 2017. Now Diana is 17 years old. She is a student of the Theater Institute in Moscow. You watched one of Diana's great performances on the show "You are Super". Diana was on the show 2 times in 2018( 1st place. Victory) and in 2019 (Grand Prix) 2018(14 yers old) 1."Derniere danse" 2."It's man's, man's,man's world" 3."Реченька"( "River") 4."Tomorrow is a lie" 2019( 15 yers old. ) 1"Wiecked game" 2."Вьюга"("Blizzard") 3."Human" 👍👍👍👏👏👏💕💕💕💕

To answer your question, yes she did make this song her own didn't she? And she was only 15 years old when she did it. People are likely to beg that you next listen to her covers of "Rechenka" and "Human", sung at 14 and 15 respectively. And I cannot disagree. However these were sung over two years ago now and you may wonder What is she doing now? Can she live up to the promise of these performances? I have asked myself this, for the show, "You Are Super" has been able to provide spectacularly professional supports of arrangement and staging to its young stars. Diana is always pushing her boundaries and trying something new, experimenting with new forms (and new languages!), but it was not until she started singing and developing a song (a cover) variously translated as "Finicky Horses" or "Ornery Horses" that I could feel completely convinced that as she grows she will surpass these earlier performances from You Are Super. Diana will blaze a path across the sky. She may not be gigantically commercially successful for she clearly intends to blaze her own path but surely she will be successful by all other metrics. At the moment she is preparing a crowd funded album, working closely with a producer and a song writer. It is maybe due out near her 18th birthday in May. Who knows what jewels we will find there.

This contralto is redefining beauty in singing. It's so unusual initially but over time you want those full rich notes from other singers

Было же видно как он счастлив слушая Диану. Шаманка она такая,да. Произвела впечатление,ох произвела.

Diana is a once-in-a-generation talent. Nobody on the planet sings like her. Her voice is perfect for songs like Wicked Game. She is also a mesmerizing performer who commands your attention. She has the nickname "Queen of Goosebumps", so the rest of us know exactly what you feel when she sings. 😊

Welcome to the magical, mystical world of Princess Diana, The Goddess Voice of Nature. Enjoy your journey. BTW, her first name is pronounced Dee aunna. She is a true Contralto.

Hi! Great reaction, if a musician gets goosebumps, it's expensive. Trying to sing Chris is a thankless task, but showing the work from a different, new side is already creative. Diana is different in this respect, she never copies, but shows her interpretation. This is in addition to her vocal abilities, which are unique.

You said it well. The musical arrangement, the staging her stage presence and voice were crazy amazing. You're alright. Stay well

Diana has a unique, magical, mesmerizing one of a kind voice.

For Diana always like. She's amazing and talented artist. Thank you for reaction.

Yup. That’s how we all felt. Insane, right? It’s almost supernatural.👑

The 1st reactioner who did great post production, keeping good quality of sound and stereo for original track! Great job!

You can't avoid the chills with Diana ;) Or being speechless... She is insanely talented.

wow that was truly impressive for sure O_o have you heard Aida Nikolaychuk - Lullaby? It went viral almost 10 years ago, so you probably already did. Is from an X-Factor Russia TV show, the vid is impressive because the judges thought she was doing playback lol :V

Hehe im glad you liked it Danny thought you might ..another cool song from her is Derniere danse, a french song, she delivers it superbly.

Dont feel bad, most pros react much the same way. Its such a unique tone and she is so talented, you will have fun with going down the Diana rabbit hole.

Diana make the song her own. ❤DianAngel❤

Recognize Your state of Shock and Amazement...This Is Diana 😍... Regarding suggestions...Everything She Sings is just Perfect and Elevating into Reality Forgotten and Almost Lost in our generation. So Anything of Hers You play will bring and elevate us toward The Consciousness We All agree On. Just Play It.🤗

I would do "Rechenka", from a year earlier, next. Then, just for a complete contrast, "Havana".

my high priestess of sound, natural contralto with an internal auto-tune that provides polyphonic overtones in rich dark well rounded low tones and deliciously delicate high notes. she is magical love from somerset UK

Rechenka(the river) is my suggestion,If this one is amazing,Rechenka is a masterpiece.Diana is unique

Another soul captured by Diana! You have not heard anything yet... She has it all and does it all that will put goosebumps all over.

You don't dare to say that this version is equal to or better than that of the same author hahaha, clear to lay down ten years of listening and saying it is the best is difficult to break, but this 15-year-old girl is a genius and I advise you to listen and react and if she is possible with your esoisa that further enriched the reaction to diana's "rechenca" one of the mystical and wild themes that you have heard will blow your head from Argentina a hug

Had to stop back here to say that I listened to the original. Stunning! I agree with you. It's the best, but Diana is right there!

I like it. I recommend Dernière danse version on March 10, 2019 on NTV channel.

Thank you for your time and comments for Diana. Diana is a true artist, she sings,acts,dances,draws,paints,plays piano and ukulele plus she uploads videos of cooking traditional Russian dishes. Wicked game was my introduction to Diana over 2 1/2 years ago. Its been a pleasure to explore this young ladies artistry and her growth as a vocalist. Through vocal training Diana has widen her range both higher and lower.........she has matured physically and artistically. Diana's vocal tone and timbre is magnificent, no telling how good this young lady will be in 5-10-15 years from now, oh she'll only be 33 yrs old in 15yrs. So much growth to come yet. I agree with others for you to listen to Diana's cover of Indila's Derniere Danse 2013. Many versions of this song from Diana, short version is her debut on ...you are super. Other versions are longer but also live at large and small venues. Your choice, hope to hear more of your insights.

As other have stated Diana is a contralto, rare even more so for someone so young. When her voice began to change and become deeper, she started working hard to maintain and improve her upper register. This hard work and dedication has paid off tremendously. My experience when listening to her, over the last few years, is when she hits certain low ranges the resonance produces some overtones. That is what you heard at the beginning. I thought it was synthetic and it turned me off at first because I love the original. At the same time her voice left a huge impression on me. The more I heard her sing, the more I researched vocal styles and the more I became impressed. Diana is an extremely gifted human being with a goofy since of humor. Her IG and TikTok's can be pretty entertaining as well.

Enjoyed your comments....her background is as extraordinary as her performances. At the age of three in the middle of Russia's far northern Winter she was abandoned, injured, at a bus stop where she was rescued and sent to an orphanage. At the age of 5 she was still traumatized and unable to speak properly. A massage therapist who visited the orphanage trying to help kids, was the first to recognize something special in this little girl, and eventually adopted her. Diana was sent for singing lessons because it was thought that this might help her learn to speak without impediment. Only two years later she started singing in local theater, and in street plays and performances. And soon after was entered in a Russian TV music competition for disadvantaged children. By the age of 10 she was winning local competitions, singing on live TV shows, and her songs started showing up on RU-vid. Two months ago, at the age of 18, her first performance during a new Russian television competition with several other renowned performers, has gone viral and has garnered hundreds of RU-vid 'reaction' videos, and millions of viewers. Her first song at the competition, an entirely new take on Elvis Presley's 'Can't Help Falling in Love with You' has been called mesmerizing, transcendental and other-worldly...it highlights her uniquely deep voice, and effortless range from low to high, along with her trademark dramatic and passionate interpretation. Diana Ankudinova sings mostly in Russian, English and French. She has also sung in other languages including Spanish, German and Arabic. Singing in French, at the age of 10, on a Russian TV show... a viewer: 'at the age of 5 she couldn't speak her own language, how can one see this and still doubt past lives?': ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-szDx59PZ8n8.html

1000000%!!!🔥🔥🔥🎤🎤🎤🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶.......Diana-beauty in every minute!!!💖💕💖💕💖💕💖👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Yeah, she's brilliant.

These reaction vids are the only way I get to enjoy Diana's voice with other people who love her voice. I read many of the reactions using Google translation. Love it. thank you all.

Diana grasped my heart and mind long ago and being able to hear her within my lifetime is a wonderful gift! I love this Lady

Tack för din reaktion till Diana, hon är en fantastisk artist, jag gillar också Chris Isacks original, men Dianas cover är nästan lika bra, lyssna på hennes cover av Human och som 14åring Rechenka en rysk folksång som vill "blow your head of"

Вы в шоке, правда? А как иначе? Это Диана... Я вам глубоко сочувствую... Ваша жизнь больше не будет прежней🙂 Самая потрясающая артистка!🌟 Очень талантливая певица!🎵 Замечательная и красивая девушка!💜 Жизнерадостеый и целеустремленный человек!💎 Спасибо за реакцию!👍 Ждем еще Диану! Подписка!

🇸🇰❤️🌹🇷🇺Diana👏👍

Her voice has a quality that is reminiscent of Cher. Thank you for your wonderful reaction.

Super Diana--15 y.o!!! Amazing!! Awesome!!!

Your reaction and the look on your face is the same reaction and look on my face when I first saw this performance 6-7 months ago! She is truly something special and one of a kind!

Interesting reaction, I love her interpretation of songs Rechenka and Human. They chill me instantly. However I like other songs as well, Take on me, Into the sky, By your voice. Diana and Dimash have something in common, it is uniqueness, capability to make own interpretation and captivate audience with emotions, all these comes with highest quality vocal.

Diana is a phenomenon on a global scale, the whole voice scale is polyphonic bass. ?? and a wonderful soprano. brilliant interpretation of this piece

Уважаемый друг, послушай и посмотри, как Диана исполняет другие композиции, послушай её УНИКАЛЬНЫЙ чарующий ТЕМБР ГОЛОСА, посмотри на Великолепные проявления АРТИСТИЗМА. Диана одна из лучших певиц современности.

HELLO DANNY LISTEN TO DIANA SING THE SONG: TOMORROW IS A LIE; IN MY OPINION, PERFECT INTERPRETATION OF THIS BEAUTIFUL AND TALENTED RUSSIAN PRINCESS, YOU WILL LOVE. GREETINGS .ARGENTINA.

She has new professional performances!!! “Can’t help falling in love with you”, “Mama, I am dancing” and 7 more are coming🔥🔥🔥

Очень понравилось, что мужик внимательно выслушал все до конца и по итогу высказал свое восхищенное авторитетное мнение, не красуясь и останавливая музыку каждые пять секунд, как десятки других "коач-специалистов"

Диана, -- 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you very much!!! 😊 Official canal of Diana on RU-vid : ДИАНА АНКУДИНОВА 😊😊😊

Rechenka spelling correct, this is another one of her songs, her vocals are unbelievable.

Check out "Human" which is also in English and performed on this same show. Don't fail to check out "Rechenka" which is in Russian and is also on this same show. It's a Russian folk song. Also "Derniere Danse" which is in French.

Diana's amazing and delicious contralto, sounds great!!! Thank you for making this reaction!

She has a lot of great covers. I Love this one. My favorite is Rechenka, though. It's a folk song, and she has such a haunting, almost shamanistic voice, it's easy to get lost in the story, even when you can't understand the words. Btw, if you haven't yet, you might look up Park Hyo Shin and his song Wildflower. The live performance is the best version (in my opinion). There were two live versions that I know of on RU-vid, but in this particular one is when he had white hair and a dark suite with butterflies on it. It's an incredibly emotional performance that I've lost count of how many times i've watched it

Это супер!!! Ты должен послушать её песню РЕЧЕНЬКА, ты будешь убит😁

Diana is a positive freak and Ive been a fan for years. Blizzard from this same show You Are Super is very powerful

Пожалуйста, включайте русские субтитры. У Дианы огромная русскоязычная аудитория. Интересно понять глубоко ваши комментарии.

you are shocked, her performance is shocked not only you, but the whole world, this girl wins the hearts of everyone who listens to her. Thank you for your good reaction.

Great reaction! She was 15 when she sang Wicked Game. If you like stage presence and that tribal sound you should listen to Rechenka (The River) which she sang at 14. It is based on a Russian folksong about a young betrothed orphan girl who goes to the river, the boundary between the living and the dead, to ask her mother's blessing for her marriage. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I0sliHsjEr4.html Ironically, Diana herself was an orphan who was abused and abandoned by her alcoholic mother. Because of this beginning her speech was very undeveloped and she was given singing lessons to help improve her speech. Her talents was quickly recognized and the rest is history.

Diana 👑♥️

Thank you for your reaction. Welcome to Diana’s world❤️

Hey from Russia! Just watched your reaction. I would recommend you to listen and watch her performance of "Human" . And also onother one "Rechenka(river)! Enjoy dude 😀!

I suggest "Human" and "Rachenka".

Your reaction is super Thank you for our Dianaaaaa

Diana’s voice is spectacular, one of her kind! Please react to Rechenka (My river) you will be in awe 😮👌

Absolutely the best!

Спасибо. Наслаждайиесь. Она чудо!🥰😍😘

Нет ни одного равнодушного человека к таланту Дианы, абсолютно!!! Это бриллиант!!!👏👏👏👏👏

You have to try her rendition of Human it’s awesome too!!!

Yes, Danny, you're right! It makes no sense to compare )

Как приятно смотреть на людей получающих искреннее удовольствие от голоса Дианы! Чистые эмоции!))

See what I mean Danny, and this isn't even her most chilling song lol

Rechenka by Diana Ankudinova is also great to see her talent as a performer. Would recommend.

Я понимаю, какой оригинальный голос у Дианы. Но он настолько лёг мне на душу, что я не сравниваю его ни с чем более. Её ГОЛОС -- целый мир, удивительный и чарующий!

Great reaction! I was having chills...again, too. Every single time.

so many chills too up and down my legs and arms...always the way when i hear her sing...

Another totally amazing young artist. The music industry truly is in good hands for the immediate future. Great reaction Danny.

Diana Ankudinova 10 yrs old singing OH DARLIN WILL BLOW YOUR MIND AND SHES ONLY 10 LISTEN TO HER AT 13 YODELLING SHE KILLS IT

She does have an exceptional and unique voice.

Шедевральное исполнение! Уникальный талант! Amazing ARTIST! DIANA SUPER! Masterpiece performance! Unique talent! Bravo, ARTIST! Bravo, DIANA!

Добро пожаловать в мир Дианы! Великолепное выступление! Хорошая позитивная реакция! Только не вызывает восторга закрытое видео с песней Дианы! Есть и другие способы защиты от блокировок! В любом случае Диане - браво, а за реакцию - лайк!

Спасибо за первую реакцию! Добро пожаловать в мир "принцессы мурашек". 👍👍👍👌👌👌✌👏👏👏

Спасибо,за реакцию!За Диану всегда неизменно лайк!Не останавливайтесь,пожалуйста,в путешествии по творчеству Дианы!Вас ждёт много открытий и восторга! С любовью из России!

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Спасибо за эмоциональную реакцию.Подписка.Диана великолепна!!!Она неповторима!!!Советую послушать и другие ее песни,не пожалеете!

Диана--Богиня с фантастическим магическим голосом. Она околдовывает вас и вы остаетесь пожизненном фанатом у ее ног!..

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I don’t think you can compare it with Chris’s , it’s like oranges and apples! She really is magic, isn’t she?