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Thanks for the wonderful reaction Nina. I love this new original song, Angelina's live interpretation and lyrics are extraordinarily raw and aggressive and her so particular, hoarse and deep voice completely fascinates you while she performs those fantastic and beautiful tonal scales and does it in perfect relaxation, effortlessly, as if it were the most normal thing in the world. With her I continue, even after many years of listening, to have goosebumps every time, in particular with every new wonderful vocal experiment that she creates. Angelina's musical eclecticism transcends the ordinary, she truly has a musical knowledge and analytical ability that is beyond my understanding. No one captures your soul and makes it vibrate like this gorgeous girl does! 💛🧡❤
Nice reaction Nina! This song just falls right in to Angelina's wheelhouse of how she can sing. The attitude and soul she displays is crazy! Like you, I can't wait to hear what the official release is going to sound like. Waiting with much anticipation! By the way, Angelina has a concert on Friday, September 20th at 7pm PST at the Alex Theater in Glendale, California. Tickets are available and many Angels are going, even probably some of the commenters down below!
This new song got you all "twitter-pated"😂😂. Yes, yet ANOTHER facet of her DIAMOND voice! FYI, she'll be doing a concert next month in L.A....Great team, Angelina and Toby... there's more to come 👏🏻👏🏻. She made a billboard appearance which is SO cool and we all wish her well, this just might be breakthrough!!! Your energy was so entertaining, and look forward to more!! PEACE!!!🤗
They were on Toby Gad's session at Hotel Cafe with Jesse & Friend's on May 16, 2024, for his Piano Diaries, and he had each individual singer go up to do a song, and Angelina Jordan went up last, and she sang two songs, "If I Were A Boy" and then their unreleased song, "Bad Valentine." We paid for the concert through some online payment service; it wasn't very much though. The concert started pretty early, and there were actually quite a few song writers who presented songs that night both before and after Toby Gad. It was a cool night! ❤️
@@SteveAckerman-ly3qg I watched it live, but I actually left the broadcast maybe about 1/2hr after Toby Gad and Angelina Jordan finished- it was still going on when I left though.
Welcome back Nina. Angelina took out some special toys from her toy box of vocal abilities on this one. Toby said they have written 8 songs together. At some will likely be featured in her sept 20 concert in LA and upcoming album.❤❤👣❤❤
Yes, Angelina and Toby, give us more like this one! Thanks Nina for your insightful analysis, as usual. I think this song is a wonderful follow up from Angie's EP "Old Enough". What I loved about it? Everything, lol. The musical arrangement with piano cello and violin, the jazzy feel of the song, Angelina's attitude and of course, her voice using many of her vocal tools from low to high, from husky to "kind" of sweet, amazing! Should be a hit if properly promoted. And don't forget this was a live performance! I also wonder how will they arrange it for the release... Also, Angelina has a concert coming at the Alex Theatre, Glendale,, CA on September 20th where she will release new music, YEAY! So excited about that 🥳
Wonderful reaction as always, Nina! Love your chord analysis. A couple interesting points: 1) Angelina sings jazz so I don't think she puts as much emphasis on clear pronunciation as more classical singers do. That being said - what's your guess as to the word or words she says here "I told you I would mess up ______; I told you right from the start"? 2) I'm guessing you songwriters need to hang out and support one another, since you (songwriters, that is) are often out of the limelight - this get together of 'Jesse and Friends' is for songwriters and about songwriters. NO VOCALISTS WERE ANNOUNCED AHEAD OF TIME. In fact, the only tag line in the poster was "Songwriters performing their hits". A few (4?) angels guessed ahead of time nonetheless that Angelina may appear, and we paid a big $10 to watch a livestream, and got to see this song debuted in real time. Best $10 spent ever! She also debuted her version of If I Were a Boy right before this. What struck me: She blew the roof off the place with these 2 performances - mainly through the power and passion of her vocals.
This was one where the richness of her tone and that vibrato really stick in the mind for me. Someone really needs to break down why that vibrato sounds the way it does in terms of anatomy ☺
Always love your reactions. I think on the mic she tried to get it out of the stand if you heard/saw just before the start of the song. She relented but wanted to be able to control mic, placement so she ended up rocking the mic stand to alter placement as needed..
Absolutely dynamic start to her song ! The first words out of Angelina just grabs your attention because it was the opposite of that calm piano intro ! Lyrically so different to what Valentine usually is ! Angelina finally gives us a alternative side of personality through these well written lyrics ! I agree with you that Iam really intrigued to find out how the final production will come out it. But I know with a fabulous composer and producer like Toby Gad it's going to be quite quite wonderful to witness the polished and finished product. I want to thank you again for being such a wonderful and intelligent reactor whose musical knowledge is off the charts. Keep posting my friend and sending you much thanks and love from Canada 👍🇨🇦❤️❤️
Thanks for your great reaction! Toby Gad has written Grammy award-winning songs for such artists as Beyoncé, John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, Fergie, Demi Lovato, and many others. He has taken Angelina under his wing and this is their first original song to be released together. There are others in the works. No question that this song is created to display all of the best of Angelina's capabilities. It is likely that Toby co-wrote the song, but Angelina exudes grit and passion that is written on her face, and expressed in her vocals. It is she who brings this masterpiece to life! There is no question that this is the opportunity that Angelina has long anticipated. When Bad Valentine is officially released, it will surely launch her career to the next level! Peace.
Hey Ron, are you sure it’s Toby who has taken Angelina under his wing? When someone thanked Rob Christie for taking Angelina under his wing, he answered: “You’re welcome, but, you know, it’s probably the other way around 😅
I'd say it's probably a mutual effort. But when I say under his wing I mean that he has the legendary reputation over the years and can potentially help her with exposure.
@@ronraskind yes, in that sense he can help her 👍. I just loved it that Rob recognised in this way Angelina’s talent and leadership. I thanked him for his remark and he gave me a 👍
I'm still hoping there will be some music release from Angelina before September. Another great reaction/analysis, Nina. So glad that I have been able to enjoy it on your Patreon channel well ahead of making it to YT.
Hi, Nina. It's like she was born with attitude - definitely put a spell on me. So much technique and talent. I agree that the chord progression was a stand out, familiar but with just enough variation to keep it surprising. I loved the arrangement as well and the unusual line up, always a sucker for real strings especially cello. Another wow reaction. Thank you once again. 💖 PS: I'm sure you'll get to Stan Walker and the Levites one of these days. What a cheeky boy I am.👻
Angelina's next concert will be at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA (next to Los Angeles) on Friday, Sept 20, 2024 - hopefully, we will be able to see some performance clips for those who can't come - but for those that may be able to attend - tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster.
I’ll be there. I live in a suburb of LA, about 30 miles from Glendale which is where I work. Ticket sales are currently very slow. The only announcement is on her website which is probably the least visited of her sites. Strangely no announcement on her socials or anywhere else that I can see at the moment. The lack of publicity is very surprising especially since the show is less than a month a way. Maybe they are counting on us to spread the word.
Angelina is doing a concert September 20, 2024 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. I suspect she and Tobywill include all 6 of the songs they have been working on.
We don’t know if Toby is part of the concert. The songs they worked on together were for Republic. They were not a side project with Toby. It’s also not known if they are working on or have worked on additional material since those 8 songs from last year. Time will tell.
Summer breeze, or typhoon, AJ performances have the gravity of Jupiter. Angelina Jordan's musical prowess is evident in her dynamic range of performances. Her collaboration with Toby Gad on the song "Bad Valentine" showcases her ability to deliver powerful vocals that resonate with her audience. Meanwhile, her restrained performance at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony highlights her versatility and sensitivity to the context of the event. Jordan's ability to convey deep emotion through her music, whether it's the raw energy of "Bad Valentine" or the poignant subtlety of "Unchained Melody" performed at the Nobel tribute, allows listeners to experience a profound connection to her artistry. Her performances are not just about vocal talent but are a testament to her understanding of the power of music as a universal language of human expression.
A fun and delightful review, Nina. You not only know your 'stuff', you obviously love the 'stuff' you know. Angelina is aging well, wouldn't you say? She continues to be a special joy in my life.
This combo will be good. Toby almost looks awestruck while he is playing and watching Angelina sing. I think he said she is the best he has worked with. I love her as you never really know whats coming next--you just know it's gonna be outstanding. It's wonderful to have someone so unique with such artistry, so many colors, and such a high level of execution on all of them that just draws you in. Not to mention bringing some class back and being such a lovely individual. It doesn't hurt that she is gorgeous. I think the 2 of you have a lot in common. I very much enjoy your takes on Angelina. I wish I could go to the concert.
Thank you Nina! I love your analysis. Yes, I also enjoy Angelina when she sings acapella. There are people who remove the accompanying instruments by software on some of her songs and I enjoy that, just hearing her rich voice with all the incredible techniques she masters: thrilling! I would have liked you to highlight more that last run she did, but overall, your analysis is great! Keep going! Lots of love ❤
This is pure Billie Holiday infused 'Jazz' with the 'sass' that Amy Winehouse was known for, as well as the 'gutteral' soul of Janis Joplin. Add in Angelina's own improvisations and you have a most unique display of versatility that I have never found in another individual singer.
Love it. Chord pattern is amazing for sure, perfect for it, must be. During the chorus it's such an addition. Setting it all up with her as well, 👌. But her vocals and the conviction in a darker song, the attitude, 😐, 😮, 😍, 🤩. She struck me for sure. I used to think man the world better take care of this girl, but I think, sweet as she may be, she's never felt better or more ready than that night. So what struck me most was the calm and pride I felt for her, just like she's gonna be fine. Not really sure why. ❤. The song, lyrics seem pretty on point and new to me too. Epic even. 🤗
Nina, I always enjoy your reactions and analysis. We can't wait for "Bad Valentine" to be officially released. The next month should be an important step in Angelina's journey. She will debut NEW songs in a concert on September 20th at the Alex Theatre, in Glendale, California. I am hoping some or all of the new songs will be released ahead of the concert, but we just have to wait and see.
Hi Nina, if you have not heard, Angelina is giving a concert on Sept 20th at the Alex Theatre in Glendale where she will be singing some new songs. It is a medium size theatre seating 1,400 so it will be a great chance to hear her in the LA area before she goes on a world. tour. It would be great to see you there. Thanks so much for the in-depth reaction which is always so informative. Cheers.
Thank you for being our rose and bringing so much joy to your reactions. One of our favorite AJ reactors for certain. We appreciate your industry expertise and background.
❤️❤️❤️❤️👣 It's fantastic to hear Angelina really open up her powerful voice. Hopefully, this collaboration with Toby will enable her to break out to a more broad audience. Apparently he said in an interview that he and she had recorded 8 songs prior to the release of her EP Old Enough, and she called him to say the EP was coming out. He asked her how many of their songs were on it, and she told him that none of them were on it. He said he had " a kind of nerverous breakdown" over it. I assume it was Republic Records that decided what was going to be on the EP and not Angelina. He had her sing If I Were A Boy on his Piano Diaries album and also said in an interview that she was the best singer he had ever worked with. That's quite a compliment considering all of the big name artists he has worked with. I really feel for him over their songs not being on her EP , he seems like such a nice man. I hope that they find a way to publish those 8 songs. Mabye going around Republic and releasing them on another label. I don't know how any of that works, but I think most Angels would want to hear those songs. She is having a concert on September 20th in LA and the ticket prices are very reasonable. It's at the Alex theatre, a 1400 seat facility so everyone should have a good view. It was built in 1925 I believe. I'm flying there from Texas then flying back after the concert. It's going to be very tiring for my cousin and me. I'm 65 and she is 75 but we are so excited to see Angelina that it will be worth it. There will apparently be new songs that she will sing , I hope some of those will be the songs she and Toby have been working on.😊
I thought Angelina was the best singer I’d ever heard when she was 12, so… The “roses are red, violets are blue” lyric is great. It’s an interesting change-up in the melody, but it’s there because it’s the beginning of so many Valentine cards-and Angelina abandons that cliché verse by telling her suitor that he’s just a fool. She’s mocking those sweet Valentine cards with some real attitude. There’s no need to finish the line poetically because the relationship, like the verse, is over with. Great writing, powerfully delivered.
Donno if you caught it .. but before she started to sing she tries taking the mike off the stand and you can hear her say .... "Never mind". The cord was wrapped around the stand.
Angelina uses the mic to add to her vibrato. You can see it on this performance, and Nina noticed it too. She will wiggle the mic to get extra vibrato. She’s always done it. Even in her first performance of Gloomy Sunday at age 7.
@adairmartin maybe SOMETIMES. But I've watched hundreds of her performances and that "technique" is the RARE exception for sure. She does not need to do that to "get extra vibrato." A quick lesson in the dynamics of what vibrato is: vibrato is wave modulation between TWO pitches that are very close together. Moving tge microphone back and forth, closer then farther, would NOT cause or even duplicate vibrato. Vibrato can't be "faked" in this way.
@@sulatlalaki perhaps not “vibrato” like she has with her vocals, but moving the mic can create variations in the volume (loudness), especially with the directional mics. She does it a lot.
On 12/08/23 she released new Marry Christmas EP “Driving Home for Christmas”. On 12/10/23 she sing in Oslo at the Nobel Peace Prize Celebration - Unchained Melody tribute to 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi. On february 29, 2024 she had two concerts in Las Vegas, Nevada,on the Elvis stage. On May 16, 2024, the first fruits of Angelina's cooperation with Tobi Gad were released. This German composer and record producer based in Los Angeles invited Angeline to an intimate concert at the Hotel Cafe JESSE & FRIENDS, the same one where Adel sang and was discovered. Tobi then took Angelina to London, where she performed His song If I Were A Boy at the London Palladium, and they recorded two versions of the song, Live At Saint James Church, and another studio version illustrated with a film from the streets of London. It seems that Tobi has started cooperation with Angelina and there are several joint songs in the pipeline. At the May concert in Los Angeles, one of them was presented: BAD VALENTINE. Angelina's next concert is on Sept 20th, 2024 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA. Tickets are available on the website Ticketmaster, Starting from $140 to $1700.
Regretfully, AJ had other commitments and could not attend the show at the Vibrato Grill Jazz in Los Angeles on June 20, 2024 (Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill & Jazz 2930 N Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles. (AJ and Toby had collaborated on 8 other song that were possibly going to be on the "EP Old Enough", and both were disappointed that none did, we will possibly hear them in the near future.)
Fantastic reaction, well done. I loved all of your musical expertise. I think you could make a living as someone who is an expert on all things musical😂. May have to swat up though on your poetry though 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hi Nina my fellow Angelina Angel 😇 Girll 👌😊! Angelina 👩 and Toby 👱♂️ written this new original song 🎶 called "BAD VALENTINE" which Angelina Sings 👩 😲🎙with Toby on the Piano 🎹 ! This is the Hotel Caffee Jesse & Friend here "Adele" was discovered as a singer 😲! and her career began! and now 😲 Angelina sings this original song phenomenal here Fantastic👌! "JAMES THIEL YOU TUBE CHANNEL" GREAT ANGELINA SUPPORTER 👍👌! For friends (Jim) got permission👍from Toby to post it before it officially comes out as a music video! many, many reactors have already reacted and posted it on James Thiel's channel, and it was broadcast with great success👍👌! best sung 😲 song (with great lyrics) ever so far from Angelina🔥❤️🔥💥 For Me! And in Las Vegas 👸😲🎙Angelina sang 39 songs live on Elvis 🎸🕺's stage back then👍👌! What a musical triumph at the age of 18 🙏! Bravo my Jazz 🎺 Queen 👑👍👌👏! "Bad Valentine" Great emotional ❤️🔥💖 ❤ old Soul 💫✨️💫 " Sassy" Raspy 🗣🗣🗣 Fire 🔥🔥🔥 Angelina Voice 😲 in this Song 🎶 ! so Powerful 💥💥💥 these High notes 🎶 ! Amazing Voice 😲! Brilliant ! World 🌍 Class Angelina ! And the Lyrics are great ! For me a “No.1 HIT” ! As Toby said about Angelina's Voice ! World 🌍 Class Voice 😲 ! Angelina is the Angel 😇 with 1000 voices 😲 and colors 💥 and styles ! She is like a Chameleon 🦎 ! She can always adapt her voice 😲 to the song and that is a true Miracle 💫 😊 ! My girl👩and beauty💃young Lady Teenager, barefoot👣singing 😲🎙Queen👸Empress ! Sings 😲 in a Other "League Level" as the other Singer 😲 ! Angelina is the best female Singer 😲 in this time👌World 🌍 and Generation for Me ! As a Music Lover 🎶 💖 🎹 🎸🎺 and Singer 😲 now for 50 years ! (und now 68 years young )! "Nobody" can get past Angelina! Only one Man of the 2nd Angel on Earth 🌍 ! Angelina's "Counterpart Dimash" ! The best male singer🎙😲 on this Planet 🌏 ! Two Angels 😇😇 on Earth ! Nobody out there has this musical 🎶 style ! vibrato 🗣 and these jazz 🎺 blues, scoops, riffs, raspy 🗣 shorts riff, longer runs, low, high, notes, tones, and long melismas in the voice 😲 like Angelina! IN THIS SONG "BAD VALENTINE" ANGELINA BRINGS ALL THE PAST AND PRESENT SINGER 😲 TO LIFE IN HER SOUL ✨️✨️ VOICE 👩😲🎙! I Hear Amy Winehouse ! Adele ! Billie Holiday ! Elvis 🎸🕺! Even Nina Simone ! and Lauryn Hill's Voice 😲 ! Unbelievable ! so Fantastic ! This warmth 🔥, soft, soulful 💫, power 💥, pure, natural, raspy 🗣, vocal - fry, emotional 💖, passion ❤️🔥, old soul ✨️ voice 😲 like Angelina ! "NOBODY "can get past Angelina 😊! Many Reactors were shocked 🤯 when they saw that Angelina was wearing sneakers 👟 and not singing barefoot 👣 👩😲🎙😊 ! " As clarification so the rumor mill" doesn't keep bubbling ! The "hygiene regulations" of this hotel and coffee studio that evening with Jesse & friends in LA ! did not allow Angelina to perform barefoot 👣! "The Phenomenon" is that easy to explain ! I got an "Insider Tip" from a personal friend 👌 who has already performed there, and who knows it👌😀 ! Angelina never wears shoes 👟 unless it is expressly forbidden ! It is her "Identity" ! And AJ said in the "VEGAS SHOW" during her new song Princess 👰♀️ of ruins ! that she will perform barefoot 👣 for the rest of her "LIFE" until "ALL CHILDREN" have Shoes 👟 is my "Identity"👍👌🙂 ! When Angelina is in rehearsal 👩😲🎙or making private appearances in small bars / cafés 👩😲🎙! Angelina has shoes on 👟or not 😊 ! depending on the rules 🤷♂️! ANGELINA SAID : What an honor to be part of this iconic song and @tobygadmusic Piano Diares album ! Feels so special to be part of (If I Were A Boy), with the actual legend who made it ! I’m so so happy with the way this beautiful song turned out ! Hope you guys, enjoy it as much as we do ❤️ full music video is out now on my official RU-vid channel ! More music coming with me and Toby ! Get ready for that ✨? YES 💯 %👍👌😊 ! PS: Who is Toby Gad? who now works musically 🎶 🎹 🎸with Angelina Some information about Toby Gad! Toby's father was a jazz 🎺🎷 🎹 🎸🎻clarinetist! And his mother was a professional pianist 🎹 and psycho - therapist! Toby played banjo 🪕and later piano 🎹 from the age of 4! At the age of 7, Toby founded the band "Gad - Rollers" with his brother! At the age of 13, Toby began writing his own songs 📝 ! After working with various producers 🎬 for several years, Toby Gad became a music producer himself in 1990 🎶 📼 and founded the record label "Kite Records" 📀 which is located in the Hollywood Hills! Toby is also a filmmaker 📽 ! Toby wrote songs 📝 🎶 for Beoncey, "If I were a Boy" John Legend, "All Of Me" for Madonna, Shakira, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Fergie, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Calum Scott, Harry Style, Victoria Justice, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Meg Trainor, Kesha, Liam Payne, Lindsey Stirling, Aurora, Leona Lewis! With Beyonce's cover song 2008! "If I were a Boy" and John Legend's "All Of Me" which he wrote 📝,Toby was listed third among the most successful music producers 📀 by the American music magazine 📀 Billboard 🎶 in 2014 👍👌👏! Toby Gad has been married to his wife Li since 2005 and they have 2 children together (2 daughters 👧👧)! Toby, a native of Munich (Germany 🇩🇪), now lives with his wife 👩 and children 👨👩👧👦 in Los Angeles! Exactly where Angelina has lived since 2014! Fate? or divine 🙏💥💫 providence? 2 music 🎶 geniuses have found each other! The songwriter likes to spend his free time doing morning yoga 🧘♂️! or skiing ⛷️! or traveling 🚘 🚅 ✈️ 🛳 😊! Thanks for sharing this video👍great reaction and comments Nina as always my fellow AJ Angel 😇 👍👌👏! Love 💖 and peace ✌ ☮️ and kindness 😀 from little beauty Switzerland 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭 👋🙋♂️😇👣👸😯🎙🎺🎷🎸 🎹 ❤️ 🔥 ❤️🔥💥🌍🌹💎! Spread Love 💖 all Day 😀! Roger aka Röschu out 😊! Thank you a thousand times for the support, my fellow angel 😇 from Angelina!! our jazz queen👸 and angel 😇! on her two You Tube channels 🙏 You will boost the algorithm! and your👍👌 as well as Angelina's subscribers 👍👌! Thanks 🙏? She deserves it a thousand times over 😀!
AJ and Toby Gad have written a new song!**** The collaboration between Toby Gad and Angelina Jordan has sparked excitement with the announcement of their new original song "Bad Valentine." The anticipation for its release is high, especially after their recent performance at the Hotel Cafe. While the exact release date has not been officially announced, fans eagerly await the new material, which promises to showcase Jordan's unique vocal talents alongside Gad's renowned songwriting skills. Their previous work together, coupled with Jordan's powerful rendition of "If I Were a Boy," suggests that "Bad Valentine" will be another significant addition to her growing repertoire. The music community is abuzz with speculation and enthusiasm for this upcoming release.
Acapella? Really do check out her partially acapella version of If I were a boy with Toby in a wonderful London church. It is live. There is another that was studio produced using the video from the church but Angelina is startlingly good live. So be sure to get the Acapella version. Informally Toby has said Angelina sings it the way he imagined it.
Abbiamo tre anni per rinforzare i vetri delle nostre finestre,dopo Angelina li spaccherà tutti e si salvi chi può.Dio mio che voce le hai dato ad Angelina che la metà bastava e avanzava...
"Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, and You are a Fool... 'cause I'm a Bad Valentine." Toby Gad can write songs and Angelina can 'bring it'. This is the first time I've seen her perform in shoes. If there is liquor served in the establishment where she is performing, shoes are mandatory. Thanks.
Very insightful and beautiful. I am from South Africa and with or without shoes, she makes the point that she deserves fire from however wants to be her Valentine. She needs all the fire, respect from a partner that deserves her, and her self worth demands this without doubt. She is the best singer ever. I am 65years old and would do anything for her just to earn my respest. I only can only be her valentine for her talent and the joy she shares to make my life better and that is all I need . A worthy person will earn her valentine.. She deserves this.
Hi Nina. Danilo here, an Angel from Rome Italy. Great start in Hold enough at last. I did my humble rendition of it that I'm trying to send to Steve. Just wait and see how it goes. Like you a lot, not only for your looks( almost as stunning as Angelina's 😊) but for your extremely proper and professional music comments. Don't know where you will read the lyrics, as you said you would. I read them in the captions on a video and there was a line there I disagree with. I'm sure She says: I thought I told you I'm a messed up girl! Pontus agrees with me. 👍🫶👋💫
No, very few times, she will wear shoes. It depends on the setting. I've seen her wear shoes in practice a few times too. Some places also don't allow taken shoes off for insurance purposes too.
Hello Nina, I like listening to you but I wonder if you understood the lyrics because you only comment on the music in detail because the lyrics are something completely different to the usual lyrics from AJ. But otherwise a solid reaction
