Adam, thank you for your reaction. Wasn't this a beautifully sung composition? The comment from Tom Bredesen quotes Nico Cartosio. We can only imagine Nico had heard Angelina's voice and knew in his heart that only she could sing the closing number to his otherwise instrumental album (Melting). Yes, you will have to listen to this again (and again, and again :). Nico adopted a poem from Robert Burns (1783), somewhat modernized the lyrics, got Angelina to come aboard, and then closed this beautiful melody with a magnificent violin solo. Angelina was masterful. She gave meaning to every word. Except for the chorus each line in the verse was sung differently. And, Adam, it becomes more and more evident that no one on our planet sings like her.
I am so happy that you reacted to “A song for A”. Your reaction was fun to watch and I agree the violin at the end was angelic. Angelina is such a gifted artist. I am sure that you can now see how many dimensions she has in her voice and styles. Angelina is STILL developing her voice and adapting her voice to original styles of the songs that she chooses. That way teaches her to fully understand the style and train her voice in those styles. Doing that is also traning her voice to capture many different sounds. Not just “sticking with what she wants to do in her style and what she is comfortable doing”. This all is what will make Angelina a far superior artist in the long run. For this song she was able to sing it beautifully along with the orchestra. It was as though her voice was an instrument in the orchestra , it was meshed so perfectly. She captured the music with her voice and the two together were magic. There is another original that you haven’t yet reacted to, it is “I’m still holding out for you” it is quite the opposite of this song but very emotional. It kind of leaves you silent for a second or 2 or 3 when it ends...I think that she was 11 when she recorded this. It really is worth it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7QgAptF7t-U.html As far as Bohemian Rhapsody and Yellow Brick Road, both are phenomenol.. both for different reasons. She just shows more of her talent with her music. Bohemian Rhapsody is some that she arranged. There are so many other songs that are right up there with them though.
That's Angelina's best song I've heard so far. Such a mature interpretation! And as you've said- she does sound as if she's a great jazz singer from the fifties! Unbelievable!
👩🏻🎤🎵🌎⭐️🇳🇴❤️ Nico Cartosio composed this song specifically for Angelina to sing (hence the name, "Song For A"). The lyrics are from the 1783 poem "The Rigs O' Barley" by 18th century Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759-1796). Cartosio says, "Song for A is the only song on the album. It is performed by Angelina Jordan, a very young and very talented singer. I needed a bright final for my instrumental album. After the series of cold hells and Melting itself I longed for a song of a liberated soul, a soul that was set free from suffering. So, I remembered a beautiful poem by Robert Burns and wrote this song especially for Angelina. And she gave a sensual performance."
Never heard this before she sings it her unique style. Such a gentle song married to the music. Your comments are spot on and I am sure you feel what we feel. Thank you
thank you very much for not talking into the wonderful song and the wonderful violin solo.:-) i could cry.a wonderful song,made by a wonderful composer.sung by a wonderful young woman.played by wonderful instruments.another masterpiece from AJ.
Thanks for reacting to this epic song from Angelina. It really showcases her versatility. She can do any genre, well maybe not opera and rap. She did such a phenomenal job that I don't see how anyone else can do ant better. You are so correct to say this reminds us all about theme songs of old classic movies. When I listen to Angelina's Song for A, I always reminisce about all the classic love movies I watched decades ago. Good old days.
This was an old Scottish or Irish poem, and Nico wrote the music for it and for Angelina to sing. I think she was 12 here, and it has been pointed out that this song let her just sing simply and purely without any nuances or “tricks.” I usually start weeping when I hear the violin at the end, especially the very end. Rigs is the old word, and she changed it to ridges to sing. I knew you would like this one!
This is a new song for you. The music was written by Nico Cartosio specifically for Angelina's voice. You are correct that this is one that could go right into a movie soundtrack. It seems like all of her original stuff could right into a movie. And she is so versatile with her style that she could go in lots of different types of movies. This one would fit in a more classic movie, shield goes into a Bond film. I think a great example of her versatility, is the song she released after this one (also made for her vocals) "Above the Water"... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rpdHJJQAd9Y.html "A song for A" and "Above the Water" could not be more different, and yet they both sound exactly like Angelina. I'm also looking forward to you checking out some of the stuff Angelina has written herself. Her first one "What is Life" is probably my favorite, but they are all great..... "What Is Life":ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Bv0r77KN7RA.html "Oslo": ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R2HkKh_Cp8I.html "Shield": ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lQtUbVKb0vs.html
Based upon a Robbie Burns poem, I consider this piece in the genre of avant garde symphonic. When Nico assembled his compositions for the album he wanted no one but Angelina to sing it. There is historical speculation that Annie was a love interest of Burns' but there is no confirmation of that. So yes I continue to believe that 'A' is Angelina rather than Annie. One of the most beautiful things that Angelina has done to date I just knew that you would love it.
One vocal coach was fascinated by her use of diphthongs when she reacted to "Every Time We Say Goodbye". I think you are doing the same with this marvelous song. You've already reacted to "Everytime..." but if you revisit it, you'll find the same vocal inflections. She's an artist who paints emotion with her voice. Great reaction, Adam!
Nico Cartosio wrote this song for Angelina, hence the name Song for A. It is on his album Melting and is the only song with vocals. It is the final song on the album. It reminds me of a movie score. The album was released on the 17th of April 2019 which, depending on when Angelina recorded the song for the album would mean that she was between 12-13 years old. What a beautiful voice for someone that young. She truly is living up to her last name of Astar 🌟 Great reaction ❤️
Nico Cartosio has been a bit enigmatic regarding the meaning of the title. The A could also mean Annie, the girl from the poem. Great songwriters leave it to the listeners to interpret the song the way they want. 😊 So A can definitely mean Angelina too.
Nice very nice reaction & description to Angie. This is such a wonderful & romantic yet haunting song of a memory of bliss of a night come & gone & this was sung by a 12-13 sweet child.I can't wait for you to react to more Angie. Until then.
@@lorettaholland2165 nop it s a 18 century poem written by scotis ...the composer written this for AJ and ask AJ to sing his composition as the last song for his album...may be just may be that s why the title is Song for A...may be lol
Spot on Adam! This is a beautiful song and Angelina sang it beautifully. Shield is her own composition if you want to hear what she is truly capable of. The live performance of shield is what I'd recommend over the video.
If you want to see the distance Angelina is able to traverse you can now react to her singing Etta James “ I’d Rather Go Blind”. Realize that she can do all in between. Angelina is simply the most versatile artist in the history of music.
“Tibetans believe: there are eight cold hells where souls of sinners will freeze forever after death, - tells Nico Cartosio. - But there are also eight cold hells here, on Earth. And we’re sent there by ourselves. Depression, arrogance, wrath, lack of love - all these things freeze our souls. But even from the bottom of the deepest and the coldest of hells do we hear the music of our hearts still hot”. The composer Nico Cartosio album “Melting” has 8 arrangements that takes the listener through many stages of the human soul from depression to coldness to destruction then hope and freedom. The music is very dark however the last track represent the hope, love, and freedom at the end. Nico Cartosio wanted a vocalist to present his last track and he chose Angelina to deliver it. It’s the only piece of music on the album that is accompanied by a vocalist. The lyrics are those of Robert Burns 1783 poem RIGS O’BARLEY. Some of the words were revised to modern English. The result is a masterpiece. Thank you for your reaction and keep up the good work.
CONGRATULATIONS: You are one of the few folk to react to this. In my opinion this is one of the finest songs that Angelina sings, the video is superb. What a voice she has. This is a Robert Burns 🏴 song but has a different title. Thank you so much. Take care. 😄
Yay! You took my(and probably another hundred people's) suggestion. It's a composition by Nico Cartosi with lyrics from a poem by Robert Burns. Yes, the composition was for her, hence "A Song for A". The "ridges" pronunciation is correct for "rigs" because Burns was Scottish.
Adam you are the very best judge of Angelina Jordan You are so sincere of your appreciating The Very Gifted “Barefoot Princess” I appreciate how much love you give her in recognizing how Really Special she is especially at 13 years old
Hey Adam, another great reaction. :) These lyrics are a Robbie Burns poem, and “ridges” is the modern translation or the old English (or Gaelic) influenced word “rigs”. That is, when the lyrics are referring to “rigs” they are referring to ridges. I love this song too, strictly on its own merits (like you say, the whole thing is nothing short of stunning) but also because it defines yet another little pocket of Angelina’s currently known and vast stylistic range.
This is a pome written by Robert Burns in 1783 It's was written to be a Scottish dance song. The composure wrote the music and gotta Anglina to sing it. In the song it's mentions a girl a named Annie. So maybe some one will know if he ment it to be for Annie or Anglina. Great reaction as always Stay Safe
Thank you so much for your great reaction on this beautiful performance 🙂❤️ You should react to her own song "Shield", it really sounds like from a James Bond film 🤩🙂❤️
Thanks for this wonderful reaction to a fantastic collaboration. I hope Cartosio writes more songs for Angelina to sing. They're both stunning artists.
Thank you for this excellent reaction to Angelina's [performance of this beautiful song. It is based on a 1783 poem by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Others have commented upon the fact that Angelina was asked to sing this by the composer/songwriter Nico Cartosio and Mattias Muer has very helpfully given the English version of the original. Just to complete the picture, I copy below the original words. Song-The Rigs O' Barley Tune-“Corn Rigs are bonie.” It was upon a Lammas night, When corn rigs are bonie, Beneath the moon's unclouded light, I held awa to Annie; The time flew by, wi' tentless heed, Till, 'tween the late and early, Wi' sma' persuasion she agreed To see me thro' the barley. Corn rigs, an' barley rigs, An' corn rigs are bonie: I'll ne'er forget that happy night, Amang the rigs wi' Annie. The sky was blue, the wind was still, The moon was shining clearly; I set her down, wi' right good will, Amang the rigs o' barley: I ken't her heart was a' my ain; I lov'd her most sincerely; I kiss'd her owre and owre again, Amang the rigs o' barley. Corn rigs, an' barley rigs, &c. I lock'd her in my fond embrace; Her heart was beating rarely: My blessings on that happy place, Amang the rigs o' barley! But by the moon and stars so bright, That shone that hour so clearly! She aye shall bless that happy night Amang the rigs o' barley. Corn rigs, an' barley rigs, &c. I hae been blythe wi' comrades dear; I hae been merry drinking; I hae been joyfu' gath'rin gear; I hae been happy thinking: But a' the pleasures e'er I saw, Tho' three times doubl'd fairly, That happy night was worth them a', Amang the rigs o' barley.
According to something I found in WiKi, for what that is worth, "The rigs referred to in the song were the traditional drainage system which was based on dividing fields into ridges around three feet high, and then plowing them from end to end, the resulting furrows then drained excess water from the land above it, here planted with corn." I kind of wish Angelina had left it that way but what a beautiful song is sung by a young girl with such a beautiful voice. I think she was 11 or 12 when she recorded this. If so, that is further amazing.
Beautiful reaction Adam, I love her voice and I love the classic music, you are right this song well go so well in a beautiful film, thank you so much Adam
"Song for A is the only song on the album. It is performed by Angelina Jordan, a very young and very talented singer. I needed a bright final for my instrumental album. After the series of cold hells and Melting itself I longed for a song of a liberated soul, a soul that was set free from suffering. So, I remembered a beautiful poem by Robert Burns^ and wrote this song especially for Angelina."-Nico Cartosio
Great appreciation of this song written by Nico Cartosio with lyrics written 100’s of years ago in poem by Robert Burns. It is my absolute favorite by Angelina, and I found the music so intriguing that I purchased the album “Melting” several months ago. It is so rare to hear a contemporary composer write beautiful music, and then the icing on the cake was to have Angelina perform the only vocal on the album. Please continue your journey through Angelina’s repertoire. There are so many gems you’ve yet to discover. Don’t avoid her covers, as they are almost always as good as the original, and often better.
An extremely difficult song to sing esp shifting between major and minor keys but of course she can pull off anything with precision ...love the violin...so beautiful....great reaction Adam!
Adam, Rigs of Barley or Ridges is correctly sung here. This song is an adaption of a Robert Burns song/poem Rig's of Barley, I believe written in the 1700's. So it is the old english or Scottish spelling and pronunciation.
The violin was performed by none other than the Famed UK violinist John Mills (Doctor Strange, Beauty and the Beast). It was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London.
Good reaction. Angelina shows she can move in another direction, another genre. Love hearing her voice here. I'm not sure dancing is what he had in mind. I'm in no rush for AGT. I want you to react to Angelina singing whatever. Still, I have listened to Angelina's Bohemian Rhapsody more than any other song in my life. Just waiting for your next Angelina reaction. I like your style.
Yes my friend it is an old lowlands Scott’s term rigs of barley, which translates to ridges of Barley. So she is not singing it wrong it is just a language update. There are several other old Lowland Scott’s terms in this song Which are somewhat updated to more of how we speak today. It is an old Robert Burns poem about his personal love affair with Annie, forgot her last name just now, so it was a true life experience on that August 1 night that was a beautiful memory that haunted Robert Burns the rest of his life. Lammas is August 1. Music was Composed for this poem specifically for Angelina by Nico Cartosio.
Hello, this song is a very old poem Nico rewrote and wrote for AJ that is why there is an A at the end of the name of the song I think it's a very beautiful and also a little bit haunting which I loved just amazing! Thank you for your great reaction!❗💜
From robertburns.org: The Rigs O' Barley 1783 Type: Song Tune: Corn Rigs are bonie. It was upon a Lammas night, When corn rigs are bonie, Beneath the moon's unclouded light, I held awa to Annie; The time flew by, wi' tentless heed, Till, 'tween the late and early, Wi' sma' persuasion she agreed To see me thro' the barley. Corn rigs, an' barley rigs, An' corn rigs are bonie: I'll ne'er forget that happy night, Amang the rigs wi' Annie. The sky was blue, the wind was still, The moon was shining clearly; I set her down, wi' right good will, Amang the rigs o' barley: I ken't her heart was a' my ain; I lov'd her most sincerely; I kiss'd her owre and owre again, Amang the rigs o' barley. Corn rigs, an' barley rigs, &c. I lock'd her in my fond embrace; Her heart was beating rarely: My blessings on that happy place, Amang the rigs o' barley! But by the moon and stars so bright, That shone that hour so clearly! She aye shall bless that happy night Amang the rigs o' barley. Corn rigs, an' barley rigs, &c. I hae been blythe wi' comrades dear; I hae been merry drinking; I hae been joyfu' gath'rin gear; I hae been happy thinking: But a' the pleasures e'er I saw, Tho' three times doubl'd fairly, That happy night was worth them a', Amang the rigs o' barley. Corn rigs, an' barley rigs, &c. «The rigs referred to in the song were the traditional drainage system which was based on dividing fields into ridges around three feet high, and then ploughing then from end to end, the resulting furrows then drained excess water from the land above it.» From Scottisch country dancing: «Corn Rigs Scottish Song By Robert Burns Corn Rigs (also known as The Rigs O' Barley) is a Scottish song written by Robert Burns around 1782 to be sung to the 17th century air 'Corn Rigs Are Bonie'. The tune, 'Corn Rigs' was a popular choice among early song writers, notably Allan Ramsay who used it as one of "Peggy's" songs 'My Patie is a Lover Gay' in his play, The Gentle Shepherd (1725), the chorus of which was- "O, corn rigs, and rye rigs. And corn rigs are bonnie. And gin ye meet a bonnie lass, Prin up her cockemony." The 'Annie' referred to in the song by Robert Burns is believed to be a reference to Anne Rankine, the youngest daughter of John Rankine of Adamhill who married John Merry, the inn-keeper at New Cumnock, where Burns once stayed.»
angelina has unbelievable vowel modification. sometimes she will leave off plural s and completely leave a consonate off at the beginning or end of the word. in the song " dancing on my own " for example she pronounces car as ar and it really sounds cool...thanks. great cover BTW
True! She's just amazing what she can do so masterfully with what is her 2nd or 3rd language! I've noticed the same thing on "Back to Black, where she seems to leave off the "ck" sound most of the time when she sings, "I fall ba** again; I fall ba** again."
great comments. Angelina musical brain will enhance any lyrics. She can't do "simple". She has too many tools at her disposal and she uses them for our pleasure.
Just started subscribing and listening to you. Compared to others you are definitely one of the best. Keep up the good work and you will get lots of more subscribers ❤
there is a singing instructor that I enjoy listening to who talks about Angelina's technical prowess. But what I like most about your videos is that you let the whole song play before reviewing it, which is great!
Just be careful to pause those AGT videos often, many reactors got copyright strikes from these AGT morons. Song for A in my opinion is her most overlooked song. The antiquated lyrics did throw me off a bit at first, but its did really grow on me. Her swinging through the melody ist just so beautiful and feels so soothing. Nico Cartosio used this song as a conclusion to a series of songs on his album full of desparation and coldness. I tried one of his music videos for this album, his music is extremly intense. I'm usually not so light hearted but that was too much violence for me. Still an interesting big picture and amazing what he created. Song for A is a real piece of work. It feels like a showcase tailored to her voice for me. But then again maybe it's just Angelina, jumping headlong into the essence of this love song and channeling it.
For a James Bond theme, please react to her original song Shield. But whatever, there are very few songs by Angelina that don't surprise in some way. Looking forward to all you do Adam.
Adam, I gave you a week. In an idle moment, have you, or will you, play this again? I have well over 100 times and I see no end in sight. Granted, this melody comes from who knows where but it is so strong and the lyrics presented in song by Angelina are astonishing. And, while we sit in our chairs in complete awe, here comes the violin to put the cherry on top.
As usual Adam, great, insightful reaction. I agree she would be great on a soundtrack recording. Have you listened to her cover of Diamonds are forever from James Bond - it really is to die for!!!
Angelina is a gift to the world. It took me a bit to like this one and once I thought other than Angelina what human could do it I began to like it more and more. Angelina's versatility is her forte, she is music. Thanks Adam. thumbs up.
Simply beautiful, to me its two lovers meeting in secret late at night when the stars and moon were at their brightest, on the system which was based on dividing fields into ridges, around three feet high, often seen around rice pappies, the area you walk on to get from one field to the next, but in this case, old-style Barley fields when they were golden in color ready for harvesting with the wind gently blowing through the barley stems making them sway back and forward
This is a Robert Burns poem from the late 1700's, hence variations between the written and spoken. It was posted by a fan who combined the original music from Nico Carosio (also on RU-vid) and their own interpretation of the visuals as well that particular text; there are other published variations with different spellings. I'm sure Angelina sang exactly what Nico provided, exactly the way he wanted it.
Rigs is the 17th century Scottish spelling in the poem by Rabbie Burns, that the lyrics of the song comes from, the modern spelling is Riggs but the pronunciation of it is the Scottish ridges, so Angelina got it 100% correct. She is very intelligent and always researches what she does. It refers to the way land was made into rows of the ridge and furrow method of farming since medieval times and right up to100 years ago when industrialisation and combined harvesters wiped the ridges furrows out, have a look at fields as shown in Van Gough's paintings if field in particular Wheat Field with Crows. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wheat_Field_with_Crows_(JH_2117)_-_My_Dream.jpg Archaeologists use the way fields were farmed as a dating method. Lammas by the way is rooted in an ancient pagan festival marking one of the four quarters the year was divided into; the four quarter days were adopted into the Christian Calendar as: Candlemas, on the 2nd of February; Whitsunday, on the 15th of May; Lammas, on the 1st of August; and Martinmas, on the 11th of November. They are/were used as part of the judicial year and in contract and employment law. As well as ecclesiastical and academic calendars.
Adam, can you possibly imagine Angelina doing her arrangement and then singing the beautiful melody SOMEWHERE IN TIME? I say no more...................
There is so much wonderfulness in this performance that it requires a thesaurus to describe the level of spiritual elation one’s soul feels. I adore Angelina’s God given talent.
Great reaction, Goosebump city....This is in my top 3...also I see your reacting to Dimash "The Show Must Go On" You should react to Angelina doing the same song cover...more goosebumps.
There is an english translation of the scottish original. We find the "ridges" here. I guess that Cartosio wanted to use english lyrics instead of ancient scottish lyrics for some reason. "Corn Ridges Are Lovely Chorus Corn ridges, and barley ridges, And corn ridges are lovely: I will never forget that happy night, Among the rigdes with Annie. It was upon a Lammas night, When corn ridges are lovely, Beneath the moon's unclouded light, I held away to Annie; The time flew by, with careless heed; Till, between the dark and dawn, With small persuasion she agreed To see me through the barley. The sky was blue, the wind was still, The moon was shining clearly; I set her down, with right good will, Among the ridges of barley: I knew her heart was all my own; I loved her most sincerely; I kissed her over and over again, Among the ridges of barley. I locked her in my fond embrace; Her heart was beating rarely: My blessings on that happy place, Among the ridges of barley. But by the moon and stars so bright, That shone that hour so clearly! She ay shall bless that happy night Among the ridges of barley. I have been blythe with comrades dear; I have been merry drinking; I have been joyful gathering money; I have been happy thinking: But all the pleasures ever I saw, Though three times doubled fairly - That happy night was worth them all, Among the ridges of barley."
The vocal chameleon strikes again :-) The story around this track is fascinating (see below). I am sure that once she gets out there (hopefully not too long now) they will all be beating a path to her door. That's when it will get much harder fending off for her, and those around her, than it has been so far.
Thank you for reacting to Angelina Jordan. She has done a few bond theme soundtrack if you are interested to react to them. The songs are diamonds are forever , Skyfall .
It doesn’t matter when it was recorded obviously most recently but we always have to remember she is only 14 now she turned 14 in January so no matter when she puts out a song she’s only 14 and her voice is beyond compare it’s like reaching for the moon and you never getting there she got there
She said on Skavlan she likes Bond music. She wanted the Bond sound for Shield. Her favorite Bond songs at the time were Goldfinger and Diamonds are Forever. Diamonds are Forever is also recorded in its entirety..
I've really been enjoying your reactions to Angelina Jordan. While I love listening to, and watching her, perform it adds an addtional texture to the experience to have someone give a thoughtful reaction to it. Thank you for that. I'm looking forward to your reaction to her performance of The Show Must Go On, particularly as you've already reacted to Dimash, who is an amazing vocalist in his own right. I just have to say, I believe Angelina gets to the soul of the song in such profound and moving way.
I believe that as her world recognition grows, she would be an excellent choice to sing a Bond theme. Billie Eilish will do the theme on the next Bond movie. I think Angelina is 12 or 13 here. Took awhile for the olde English/Scottish to grow on me. The song is beautiful, and Angelina's voice is stunning. I believe it was written just for her with the lyrics taken from an 18th century Robert Burns poem. As always, thanks for a great reaction to an Angelina performance. 😊💕
