Maunalee, many thanks for this video and I wish you all the best with twins on the way. Angelina Jordan just turned 18 on January 10. She released her "Old Enough" EP a few months ago with 6 originals. She also released a single "Our Time" which is being used in a commercial for the finance company SoFi. She is the singing voice for the 2026 World Cup. On December 11, 2023, she performed at the Nobel Peace Prize concert with a stunning version of "Unchained Melody". Very important to understand the background for that performance. Narges Mohammadi was this years' recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Narges, is currently on a hunger strike while imprisoned in Iran, for being an activist for women's rights. Her two children spoke on her behalf at this event. Most of the performers were Iranian. We know Angelina's grandmother, Mery Zamani, grew up in Iran and was a prodigy for painting and poetry. We can imagine the conversations Mery had with Angelina about Narges. This performance had to be extremely meaningful to Angelina and her family. I hope all the angels will spread the story of Narges and her mission, with the hope for change. In 1954, Alex North was contracted to compose the score for the prison film Unchained (released in 1955). North had a melody he had written in the 1930s and composed and recorded the score when he was asked to write a song based upon the movie's theme. North asked Hy Zaret to write the lyrics. After first refusing, Zaret and North together wrote "Unchained Melody. Zaret refused the producer's request to include the word "unchained" in his lyrics. The song eventually became known as the "Unchained Melody" even though the song does not actually include the word "unchained". Instead, Zaret chose to focus on someone who pines for a lover he has not seen in a "long, lonely time". "Unchained Melody" comes from the film centered on a man who contemplates either escaping from prison to live life on the run or completing his sentence and returning to his wife and family. So indeed this song fits along with Narges being in prison and her two children, and the rest of the people who embrace freedom, calling for her release.
Wow. Congratulations! Would love for you to react to The Warning again. It’s been a while since you’ve seen what they’ve been up to. How about checking out the two songs the performed a few months back at the MTV VMA awards? The song “More” is a funky/poppy/rocky tune and “Evolve” is pure hard rock. Both tunes blew away a crowd who for the most part didn’t know who they were going in.
Yes, Check them out! A lot has happened since you saw them last. They toured 9 shows with Muse last year in Mexico and Europe. They also opened a couple shows with Guns N Roses. Both of the live performances at the MTV VMA show were great. Back in August, 2022 they did two shows at the Teatro Metropolitan in Mexico City which were pro-shot and recorded. All the songs are great.
You're Back💕 Angelina turned 18 on the 10th. Everything new by her is Great. She did Unchained Melody for the Novel Peace Prize. Must See/Hear. Congratulations on Twins 💕
Congrats and welcome back!!! Looking forward to your Angelina reactions. She just turned 18 earlier this week. How can that be??? An artist named Ren has blown up since you were last active. I highly recommend his song Hi, Ren. This will be different to just about anything you have ever heard. He is incredibly diverse and is one of the best story tellers in a generation. He is an independent artist from Wales, and recently had the number 1 album in the UK (beating out Drake, Rick Astley, and others). Grace has one or two newly released songs out and a handful of unreleased stuff that she played at some recent concerts she did in NYC. She recently filmed a new movie to be released later this year (hopefully), which is written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, and includes an absolutely star-studded cast, including: Adam Driver, Jason Schwartzman, Aubrey Place, Shia LaBeouf, Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Forest Whitaker and others.
Congradulations on twins and a puppy dog too! So glad you are back. Here’ a request for Bluegrassish music…something from AJ Lee and Blue Summit. Their cover of Neil Young’s Harvest Moon is really special. Or “I’ll come back”. Again welcome back!
So nice to see you again! I missed watching your reactions. Congratulations on the new additions to the family, and I hope you feel better soon. :) (You look beautiful, BTW!)
Hi Maunalee! So good to see you're back! I used to enjoy your AJ reactions sooo much, so really love you'll start with an AJ reaction! Perfect!! A million congrats with being on your way with twins. Better enjoy it while they're on their way. Once they're born, it will be some years, before you get to sleep again :D
Good to see you back! Was wondering where you went. Life can hit us upside the head sometimes. So exciting for you, I'm sure. Hoping for a happy and healthy pregnancy and delivery for you. Welcome back!!
Congratulations and welcome back! I was hoping you'd bring back some Home Free. Also, I don't know if you're aware of Tommy Johansson. He's in 2 metal bands, guitarist for Sabaton, and lead singer and guitarist for Majestica. A tremendous singer, he puts out covers every Friday, and has done all kinds, as well as lots of Christmas music. My three top suggestions are The Winner Takes It All, You Raise Me Up (1 octave higher challenge), and Bohemian Rhapsody. You can't go wrong with any of his videos, in my opinion.
Wow! We all missed you! Wonderfull to see you again! MWM is back!!!!! Artists! Someone already mentioned Ren, mind blowing! Used to be in a band called " The Big Push" Stunning! Oh he's British. He sometimes collaborates with a female artist " Chinchilla" I think you'll love her stuff! Others! Aurora, think of a forest nymph. Heilung, Nortern European, unique, outstanding! Leo Machenioli, he's Nuts! Shut up Pete! It's great to see you again, again! Did send you some stuff when you were in Georgia, probably got lost! happpens! Bring it on! Please!
Welcome back! I can't wait to get back to introducing you and your listeners to new music. Dont worry i wont recommend any of the epic type music. Also congratulations on the twins!
Congratulations re the twins 😄. I am not sure you will like him, but you should look up "Ren" - particularly his piece called "Hi Ren". I won't spoil it for you, but be prepared in case you find yourself a bit rocked or shocked or something.
Hi Ren: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-s_nc1IVoMxc.html Ren + Chinchilla, Chalk Outlines ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4Vn_N5IHHoc.html The tale of Jenny & Screech (long) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TYAnqQ--KX0.html
Congratulations and welcome back! Postmodern Jukebox has been up to a lot since you've been gone as well! 😁 One of the newer ones is a great cover of Nick Lowe/Elvis Costello's '(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding', or an older one you didn't get to was Morgan James joining them for Aqua's 'Barbie Girl'. Your choice!
Maunalee- I am so happy that you are back! Yay! I missed you, your reactions, seeing you and the girls and hearing cool and different music. Plus, how exciting to know that you are having twins! Wow! You have a lot going on and it is all good. Here's wishing you and yours a healthy and Happy New Year filled with many blessings.
That's a nice surprise! We had our twins when my wife was 44, never looked back, they are 14 and 6ft tall now! Best wishes to you and the family for the weeks, months and years ahead. It's a roller coaster, but what a ride! As to music, tempting to go with AJ, but how about Emma Kok? Talk about a fighter in the face of adversity (15 years old and she cannot eat). Absolutely beautiful vocals. Here's her performance of Voilà with André Rieu, Maastricht, July 2023 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KdIhq1tb8Co.html
So glad to see you back and congratulations. If you get a chance please check out Pokey Lafarge His song Something in the Water is a good one to start with .Thanks
I've missed your videos, was surprised to see you out of your studio. Seriously, you look great. The ladies may not notice it, but men see that glow when a woman is pregnant. You look amazing.❤
Congratulations on the twins! Nice to see you back! I think you look great, sorry that you aren't feeling well, some days will be better than others, I'm sure. Would love to see you pick up again with The Warning. The ladies have been on a roll with opening for Muse in Europe and doing their own overseas tour. They are heading back to Europe again this year and I'm sure that they'll be out and about in the US. I suggest that you take a look at their visit to the MTV VMA show - they played at the Extended Play Stage but not on the main show (sad, sad, sad mistake on the part of MTV!). They brought the thunder for these two songs they were invited to play. Please check out "Evolve" from the 2023 MTV VMA show. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-97Pxe9KTgJc.html Thanks!
Comparing Angelina to Amy Winehouse is superficial. Everyone does it but if you listen to her voice and look past the hair it's much different. I love Amy. She had a tone that was much more nasal than Angelina. It was her style the way it was part of Aretha's style. A much better comparison to Angelina would be Ella, Sarah Vaughan, or even Big Mama Thornton. Billie. But everyone falls into Amy because that is the only singer they can think of who drew on female jazz and blues singers. Their tones are much more different. Angelina has a growl and a vibrato different than Amy. IMO, it's a lazy comparison unless you're only talking about hair and dress. Congratulations on the twins. Buckle up and hang on!
Congratulations but you got a lot of catching up to do on Courtney hadwin she's an independent now has started releasing her songs hope to hear a reaction take care
@@musicwithmaunalee I suggest her new original, "Monsters". Good rock vibe and lyrics which deal with one's inner demons (ie, Monsters) with which many of us struggle throughout our lives - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-B1Xyw_uDXDI.html
Based on taking a look back at your most recent reactions that seem to favor solo female vocalists instead of rock bands, I would like to amend my suggestion. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oqXcNOVmcjc.html It is still The Warning, but a semi-acoustic ballad, a live performance where Paulina takes the lead while her sisters provide wonderful harmony backing. Pro quality recording from 2 sold out shows in Mexico City in August of 2022. I think you'll be surprised. Thanks.