Morgan James + Postmodern Jukebox "Dream On" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Opera Singer/Vocal Coach

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How does she have such good breath control?!? And who would dare to take on the legendary song by Aerosmith??
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she watches Morgan James perform for the first time with Postmodern Jukebox, singing "Dream On."
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Performed by Morgan James and Postmodern Jukebox - Words and Music by Steven Tyler/Aerosmith
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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@seandaniel23 3 жыл бұрын

Oooo this is a good one! I also love her version of Take Me to Church

@andymcc2205 3 жыл бұрын

^^ This ^^

@Valariot 3 жыл бұрын

And Sledgehammer

@rog2224 3 жыл бұрын

Her version of Here I Go Again by Whitesnake

@TheBaconWizard 3 жыл бұрын

Yep yep yep!

@jasonfisher8529 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, not wrong. Her Take Me to Church is also so powerful, so delicious.

@agwyvern 3 жыл бұрын

FYI... The arrangement is done by Scott Bradlee (the pianist) -- he's the creator of PMJ and he does all the arrangements. He's ... phenomenal.

@TimBuck2 3 жыл бұрын

Scott is so underrated. Love his arrangements. PMJ is great.

@mrbrianc 3 жыл бұрын

All the vocals in PMJ songs are fantastic, but Scott's arrangements are absolutely sublime.

@patrickdaxboeck4056 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree with you. All the arrangements of Scott Bradlee are so magnificient that I can listen for hours to them. He as a great hand at combining voices and instruments. And quite often I can actually understand the text of the original song. What a great guy and what a great idea and realization.

@lockekappa500 Жыл бұрын

@@patrickdaxboeck4056 Its amazing that even with as amazing as Morgan is in this arrangement, I find myself Oooing and Ahhing at the composition just as much as her vocal prowess.

@tonyI0 3 ай бұрын

Scott Bradlee has an incredible 6th sense to be able to deconstruct any song down to its core essence and rebuild it into something new. Anyone can write a cover, but Scott creates brand new music using lyrics from an existing song

@Avram42 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan James has 5 lungs by my estimation.

@Imurai 2 жыл бұрын

6c by mine, but then again, i only have 1.5

@nurikkulanbaev3628 2 жыл бұрын

Chester then has 11)

@acuzioabdiel 2 жыл бұрын

Call me male but I like those two lungs in the front best.

@breakactionck 2 жыл бұрын

@@acuzioabdiel I think her and Elizabeth are crazy hot! I so agree with you, my guy! And having voices from heaven, just makes them that much sexier!

@DS94everXev 2 жыл бұрын

And at least 2 larynxs which are used alternatively from each other.

@MaxLYoungblood 3 жыл бұрын

If Dream On was ever arranged for a James Bond movie.

@alexisb3829 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@jasongilbert1432 3 жыл бұрын

You have featured 2 of my favorite postmodern jukebox singers. Another one you might want to look at is Aubrey Logan.

@MandrakeDCR 3 жыл бұрын

Hell, it's even being belted out by a 'Bond Girl' ... just look at her and listen. PMJ is just insane. I love them. Every one of them, for making such wonderful music from tunes I like and even tunes I never really cared for. I hope they never cease, or at the very least - Scott passes the torch when he feels the time has come someday. :)

@grejen711 3 жыл бұрын

And OLD James Bond movie

@tinkertailor7385 3 жыл бұрын

Not James Bond. Shirley. Shirley Bassey. ;)

@martinharris5017 2 ай бұрын

I saw it for the first time yesterday on postmodern Jukebox. I'm a 57 year old guy; garage dweller, factory worker, "tough guy". When she let loose at 6:40 I wept. Damn that was a sublime preformance.

@randallshuck2976 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you like her. She trained at the Juilliard school. She has gravitated toward blues/jazz. She did a number of covers with PMJ. This one was exceptional. She an Haley Reinhart did a cover of "Dear Prudence" sitting together on a couch with a single guitarist. It was also exceptional.

@Huepe12 3 жыл бұрын

..she sung also at serveral musicals at Broadway, prince himself gave her „ call my name“ for an incredible cover. The guitar player was Dough Wamble her hubby , studio and tour guitarist. Her range is from B2-up to F#6, as a laserlike voice soprano.

@mirana.9838 3 жыл бұрын

@@Huepe12 I think Prince gave his aproval to the cover she made, not give her the song for a cover... as least that's what she stated in a radio interview if I remember correctly. I agree, she has a great range.

@MarcosElMalo2 3 жыл бұрын

Her cover of Maps with PMJ is fantastic. I’m extremely indifferent to the original from Maroon 5, but she elevated it.

@rachelsingleton2023 3 жыл бұрын

She trained as a classical soprano opera singer at Julliard. It wasn't until afterwards that she developed into this chameleon of a singer.

@bencottam7798 2 жыл бұрын

I love their version of dear prudence. It's so raw and natural with two of the very best singers out there just belting it out.

@BeardyBaldyBob 3 жыл бұрын

Her version of Maps with PMJ is just amazing!

@Phantomgreen29 3 жыл бұрын

I was going to recommend that one, showcases her power so we'll.

@TheDivergentDrummer 3 жыл бұрын

That was one of my first PMJ videos. I think the first was Kate Davis with all about that base, but Morgan on Maps is what sold me. Friggin smoke show!

@MrBrianYoder 3 жыл бұрын

Which is here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bs1_ks-puc7HYYE.html

@Elaram. 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrBrianYoder Thanks for the link mate :D

@Zamnek 2 жыл бұрын

I would have preferred Maps for a review. I love her version!

@jedislap8726 3 жыл бұрын

Watching you fangirling just makes my day. It really does. I find myself smiling all the way through.

@Huskeybear76 3 жыл бұрын

lol that's why I subscribed.

@stevenator0281 3 жыл бұрын

"Fan girl." Perfect term.

@adam872 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I love her enthusiasm for songs and performances when she's enjoying them. Makes me love it even more.

@themillionviewclub7111 2 жыл бұрын

@@adam872 BING!

@saschaschneider6355 3 жыл бұрын

Seen her live in a small club and she's the first artist that I've seen that got multiple standing ovations during her show. At one point she just stood there, deeply moved, beaming all over her face, revelling in the recognition. She's not only an exceptional singer but also very humble and down to earth. Really sweet personality. My favorite performance of hers with PMJ is Maps, a Maroon 5 cover. There's moments you can feel the emotions exuding from her, like anger flashing over her face. She truly is special. BTW. another vocalist you might really like is Heather Nova. Try her song "Island", it's really good. She starts it off with some kind of wailing that reminds me of a mythical siren and in live shows she sometimes prefixes that by saying "Children, don't try this at home".

@siypic 3 жыл бұрын

i would love to see her live...... she is an authentic talent in todays sea of mediocrity...........

@saschaschneider6355 3 жыл бұрын

@@siypic I don't think there's any less talent than there has been in the past. On the contrary. I wouldn't call it a "sea of mediocrity" either. Sure, theres a lot of mediocre stuff, but that's mostly because now everybody can broadcast themselves, there's fewer hurdles than there traditionally have been. But we've also seeing truly exceptional artists - maybe two decades ago, who would've known Dimash? Diana Ankudinova? So Hyang? Oh, and people calling it talent is my pet peeve. Talent only gets you so far. What we see with Morgan is skill. It's hard work. Talent is your starting point, which she probably had plenty, but she also has put the work in to become as good as she is. I don't think Juilliard can be just breezed through, no matter how much talent you have

@AhsokaJackson 2 ай бұрын

Oh, man, I've been searching for this comment for ages! I was trying to find the name of that other artist you mentioned-Heather Nova!! I kept thinking it was under the video on PMJ's channel and went hunting there more than once. Then I finally found this in my history as I was trying other methods to find the sought-after song & artist and it occurred to me that maybe I'd seen the song here instead. Now I just need to figure out a way to keep like a list/database for stuff like this. Because it drives me nuts when I find amazing songs and/or artists but then can't remember them later on because it's just too much to keep track. I've lost and then refound the acoustic version of "You Said" by Eurielle multiple times now, as an example. 😅

@jhiieri7812 3 жыл бұрын

I love how she belts those long notes and you are the one that ends up breathless :-)

@dialecticalmonist3405 3 жыл бұрын

You need to hear Morgan James "Take Me To Church" cover. That is her best one with Jukebox.

@lurwas 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, it's my song on repeat right now.

@Evilwolf21 3 жыл бұрын

@@lurwas I have been basically listening to that, this and the creep with haleiy for years now like once every week.

@PVS3 3 жыл бұрын

Seconded.

@PabloGarcia-sj5pm 3 жыл бұрын

The best one is "maps"

@tvih84 3 жыл бұрын

Amen! (seemed appropriate given the song title)

@albertbideaux534 2 жыл бұрын

Been an Aerosmith (Steven Tyler) fan since the 70's jamming with them since high school. THAT arrangement, THAT performance and THAT VOICE brought tears to my eyes!!! I wonder if the band has ever witnessed that cover......because that was the most beautiful, impressive performance I've ever seen/heard!!!........BRAVOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

@dfhowes 2 жыл бұрын

The third time I saw Morgan live, I bought a per-performace package and we got to meet her and Doug before the show. I asked Morgan if she's ever heard back from Aerosmith's camp. I thought I saw a bit of disappointment in her face when she said no but then she quickly covered it up by saying that so many people have covered it before and they're busy people as it is.

@frotobaggins7169 9 ай бұрын

I totally agree. It makes my hair stand up and brings tears to my eyes every time I hear this performance. I honestly believe that this arrangement rivals the vintage Aerosmith original. Scott Bradlee (the pianist), the band and especially Morgan are simply amazing. While Morgan is quite obviously the super star here, Scott is the unsung hero for the arrangement and choosing Morgan that even makes this all possible.

@Seelenhueter 3 жыл бұрын

"Maps" is still my favorite Cover from Morgan

@MrBrianYoder 3 жыл бұрын

Here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bs1_ks-puc7HYYE.html

@ajmeyers5661 3 жыл бұрын

@ Runnin Sushi - 100% agree

@markdouglas9825 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah "Maps" is the one!!!!!

@keithmyers6121 3 жыл бұрын

AMEN TO THAT!

@sajti83 3 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more. That belt in the middle of the song....

@stevejordan9567 2 жыл бұрын

Morgan is just phenomenal. I saw her in a video singing hallelujah on YT and it made me cry.

@debspeelman 9 ай бұрын

THAT one is also just amazing!

@alexandrepiresdeoliveira1605 3 жыл бұрын

To sing anything from Aerosmith is a hard deal. But when you make it a vintage orchestrated version, and bring this powerhouse force of nature Morgan James, is one of those covers that goes way up better than the original. Oh, this is gonna be good!

@thomasarussellsr 3 жыл бұрын

Look up the same song covered by a young girl (12-13) named Jaydn Rylee, she does her cover with another female teen Aviv Cohen and they crush this song. I believe even Stephen Tyler himself would feel blessed and impressed to hear these young ladies cover his song and do it such justice. And yes, Morgan crushed this restyling of the song for sure.

@carbonclaw7280 2 жыл бұрын

Ronnie James Dio covered Dream On, with Yngwie Malmsteen covered the guitar too. Better than any other iteration of the song out there. He also covered Mr. Crowley with Yngwie on guitar.

@stevensprunger3422 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t decide which I like better the actual music Or your reactions to it ❤️

@jazluvr99 2 ай бұрын

Holy crap. I have a confession. I had never heard of this singer before. I am now a fan for life. And as always, Elizabeth, your reactions are priceless!

@erikjohnson3491 3 жыл бұрын

Yours are by far the best reaction videos I've ever seen. Your breakdowns of technique make me--a non-musician--feel smarter about music, but your emotional responses are the best...wide-eyed wonder, bubbly glee, swoons of ecstasy... *THIS* is what reaction videos are for; watching someone experience something for the first time, getting them to share in the joy of something that you love. I won't ever get to hear these songs for the first time again, but watching you react to them brings back a little bit of that first love. Thank you.

@nathanhiggins860 3 жыл бұрын

So much power and emotion, Her version gives me the shivers every time.

@dfhowes 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. It's called frisson, BTW. Happens a lot when listening to Morgan.

@TerGar1000 3 жыл бұрын

Just a note/reminder: When you watch, remember these performances are literally ONE TAKE. They film it once. Amazing.

@busfahrer09 2 жыл бұрын

Sure. They put everything up and bring only ten minutes of tape. You must have been the slowest kid in school, right?

@carinapusteblume9039 2 жыл бұрын

@@busfahrer09 No need to be condescending. What they ment is probably that this is one take without any cuts, like in mainstream music videos. You hear exactly the music that was played during filming, no autotune or extensive post production. Also: a lot of the times they really do just record ONE time and take that. Haley Reinhart's rendition of "Creep" is an excellent example. She hopped into the studio after work and they had very limited time in the rented studio. The video you see on KZfaq was literally her first and only try.

@Cccoast 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, she’s incredible, so is the band. And Scott Bradlee!

@TheHanson 2 жыл бұрын

@@carinapusteblume9039 true, but she failed in it. Can't compete with Steven Tyler and Caleb Johnson (American Idol winner) on this song🤷‍♂️

@carinapusteblume9039 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHanson Woah, you must be the only person calling this rendition a failure. Also it's not a competition.

@Chiungalla79 3 жыл бұрын

She: "I`m really curious where this is going to go." Me: "I know, and I`m even more excited for that reason."

@ZSAZSS09 3 жыл бұрын

I 've seen this, i don't know how many times, i' ve lost count. But what strikkes me every time, is Morgans entrance. She walks in calmly and turns to the mic and starts to sing. And BOOM! We are hooked! And the rest is, as they say, history.

@jamesbiggie3904 3 жыл бұрын

Her voice is a jewel without question. She often sings difficult numbers. Listen to her "Who wants to live foreve". So happy you have finally found her. She is amazing.

@PaulReinerfelt 3 жыл бұрын

Not only does Morgan James slay this song (as well as looking like the textbook definition of "blond bombshell"), her version of "Call My Name" (non-PMJ) is so good that Prince gave permission for her to use it (and he is legendarily unwilling to allow covers of his songs)!

@Snowkobbie 2 жыл бұрын

Are you saying that James is not required to pay royalties to Prince, per compulsory licensing, or why is it important that she got his "permission" to cover the song?

@williamstgeorge7289 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan walks and stands like a soldier . . . and she is all there. One pointed and dedicated. She must be quite a person to begin with. The lyrics are also great. This is very impressive. What a performance. You looked through this like a child in a toy store. How often do we see someone who is not a child express so much appreciation and enjoyment? It's rare. This was deep in a beautiful way.

@AR-fi9du 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Prudence by her and Haley Reinhart is amazing, and it's just those two and a guitar in a room, absolutely divine

@yubogolfer4040 3 жыл бұрын

What an eargasm ! And what an entertaining joy to see Elizabeth so amazed and enthralled. Love it :D

@BrandonBarnhart 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan James- Sledgehammer. Loads of fun!

@jossfan 3 жыл бұрын

Been a big MJ fan for a long time now but hadn't heard 'Dream On' so I checked it out when I saw you were going to do a reaction. I was absolutely stunned, pinned in my chair, knocked out by her emotional delivery, her phrasing, her gutsiness, her interpretation and of course that walk on strut. Fabulous reaction to a fabulous performance Elizabeth - I always learn so much - thank you!

@michaeltutty1540 3 жыл бұрын

What a great reaction. I love how you analyze the technical aspects. Morgan James is a phenomenon in her own right. She is what happens when you take a Juliard School of Music Graduate in Opera with the soul of Bessie Smith, and turn her loose. I love how she tunes the chords to perfection. The glissando and slides are so difficult to do properly, and she makes it seem easy. So you know, PMJ was the brainchild of Scott Bradley. He is the pianist and arranger for all the performances. Most, if not all, of their videos are first take. All of them are a single take, with one stationary camera. Nothing fancy to interfere with the music.

@fr12221 Жыл бұрын

"Morgan, how high can your voice go?" "Yes."

@steamfan7147 3 жыл бұрын

" I didn't think she was going to be able to continue that last note that long" Morgan James: Hold my beer 😎

@blue_legendas 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan is incredible! Next: PMJ & Haley Reinhart - 'Black Hole Sun' or 'Seven Nation Army'.

@Danniken1 3 жыл бұрын

I would suggest "Seven Nation Army", a real show of personality, and fun!

@TheGathumpus 3 жыл бұрын

How about Morgan Haley and Ariana doing "All About That Base on PMJ

@dasworkshop4967 3 жыл бұрын

@@Danniken1 Haley's "Love Fool" shows how in tune she is with her role as entertainer.

@XxKidnoffxX 3 жыл бұрын

Her version of 'the house of the rising sun' is just the best

@XxKidnoffxX 3 жыл бұрын

@Kaleb Chambers I said its the best of her cover

@Johnboy33545 2 жыл бұрын

I've been listening to this rendition for several years, you've made it better. Your enthusiasm is contagious.

@marcbauder1002 3 жыл бұрын

This was truly amazing one of my favorite Aerosmith tunes with her voice and the band backing her up when I close my eyes I picture a Smokey 1950's night club with the big spot light on Morgan in a 50's dress and the band in tuxes. I love her voice

@KajiVocals 3 жыл бұрын

She's actually a classically trained soprano ;) She often performs a part of Der Holle Rache live in her concerts.

@charlesheld3082 2 жыл бұрын

She was also Jesus in an all-female recording of JCS called "She Is Risen", and holds the climactic note on "Gethsemane" for about eight minutes!

@BIGGOTOR1046 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this again because I’m absolutely hooked on Morgan James voice and absolute pure talent. She absolutely kills it in this video. She owns the room form them moment she steps in.

@themillionviewclub7111 2 жыл бұрын

TCV, this was my first time hearing Ms James do "Dream On," which is a classic, of course, but one that never moved my needle. And it is also the first time I ever visited your channel. And as great as Morgan James' performance was, it is your analysis which really moved me to tears because you helped me better enjoy the song. Your appreciation and expert glowing critique was so satisfying. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed your enjoyment of the fantastic Morgan James style, discipline and talents applied to this song, which is now an instant favorite, where before now never had been and likely never would have been. I just love your reactions and learned review. Thank you so much.

@jayeisner8849 2 ай бұрын

This song, THIS SONG, almost makes it all worthwhile

@dougedwards4618 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you For turning me on to Morgan and PMJ!!!!!!

@danellwein8679 2 жыл бұрын

i'm not one to have goosebumps ... i had goosebumps .. we are living in a unique music time .. you analysis was spot on Elizabeth ..

@odball75 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh, I'm so happy to see you react to this song, Morgan James is a force of nature, and I hope to see you react to more songs from her.

@michaelalthoff251 Жыл бұрын

She is gorgeous and has serious pipes, but the musical accompaniment deserves credit, too.

@Nro52 3 жыл бұрын

First of all, your enjoyment is our enjoyment. This is why we watch youtubers reacting to youtube! Morgan is awesome... glad to see you liked it so much. Good points as usual, particularly about her usage of breath, I learnt something new today, thank you for that.

@ThatGuy-bp4gz 3 жыл бұрын

Even though I'd seen this extraordinary performance before I loved watching it again with your insight and comments. Your enthusiasm is contagious! Thank you.

@twitchblues 3 жыл бұрын

I have to say that I so very much enjoy you reacting to vocalists. You have such a genuine appreciation and seeing someone get so excited about a piece just makes me happy. Your expertise is fantastic to boot. Keep being awesome!

@valleyscottblog2440 3 жыл бұрын

It never ceases to amaze me the arrangements that Scott Bradley & PMJ come up with. How he finds all these tremendously talented singers & musicians is a gift.

@Ohhelmno 3 жыл бұрын

Holy hell her vibrato is so good, it’s like melted butter when she hits that vibrato on the you on “comes down to you”

@nonexponential 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reviewing this incredible video. Morgan James is one of the best signers around!

@marieleelee 3 жыл бұрын

No matter how many times I listen to Morgan's Dream On cover, it gives me chills when she hits the high note at the end. Crazy. She really nailed it.

@marisatonezzer3399 3 жыл бұрын

She really knows how to put emotion in a song. She blows you away!

@DanielIXVIMCMLXXXI 2 жыл бұрын

I got goosebumps.

@davidknox2787 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching how much you enjoy seeing all these great artists and the respect you obviously have for them.

@tapsX3 Жыл бұрын

This gave me chills. I like that they kept the original sound. First time I’ve heard Morgan James. I’m surprised Haley Reinhart didn’t sing this one, after all, she met Steven Tyler on American Idol.

@Jay-ql4gp 3 жыл бұрын

This was the first time I'd ever heard her sing several years ago. When she walked out, I knew this would be something incredible. Her voice is a hug for the soul.

@vincentsablan732 3 жыл бұрын

Well put...

@dfhowes 3 жыл бұрын

There is another vocal coach here on KZfaq that reacts to Dream On and she says almost exactly that. "Her voice is a hug." So true, for me at least.

@knowhere60 3 жыл бұрын

Your passion for music is contagious! Your reviews are too notch. Thanks! 😄

@jessicacarron8117 3 жыл бұрын

That first full voice sustained belt gave me full body goosebumps. Then that whole section of “dream on” was just beautiful glittering frosting

@CaffeineNightOwl 3 жыл бұрын

aerosmiths "dream on" came out, when I was eleven. recorded it with a microphone from the radio. next song on that tape was "mandy" 😊 aeons ago.😊

@vincentsablan732 3 жыл бұрын

I like your diverse tastes. When I was young, in a 3 month span, I bought AC/DC Back in Black, Barry Manilow Trying to Get the Feeling, and KC & The Sunshine Band (Self Titled). I thought I was an ODDBALL. Cheers...

@theknave4415 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan James' "Dream On" cover is a very good performance.

@dfhowes 2 жыл бұрын

"very good" is a gross understatement. She is outstanding!

@cthulhusol 2 жыл бұрын

You can see each time Elizabeth fell more and more in love with Morgan and the song as a whole

@HenningUhle 2 жыл бұрын

Steven Tyler told in this song that he had this one dream when he was a three-year-old boy lying next to his father while he was playing the piano. "That's where I got the Dream On chordage from". He finished the lyrics when he was 14 years old. All he ever wanted to do was make music, that was his dream. "Dream on" is about dreaming on and on until your dreams come true. Steven Tyler has put his soul on the tablet here. And then Morgan James comes around the corner and sings this already impressive song to the ground. I've rarely been so impressed with a cover version. Especially when you know where "Dream on" comes from and what the song means to the writer Steven Tyler. Wow! Just Wow! What a great interpretation of this song. Thank you for that.

@scottfield5849 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan doing 'Who Wants to Live Forever' with PMJ is another favorite of mine. SO powerful.

@AYVABTU001 3 жыл бұрын

Please listen to her and Haley do 'Dear Prudence' It's just them and a guitar. Unofficial video in a living room. And it's one of the prettiest things I've ever heard. Even if you can't do a vid on it... Give it a listen!!!!!!!!!!

@DADA-ir6kq 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is perfection

@rcinsley 3 жыл бұрын

This duet is "casual perfection!" You have Morgan and Haley kicked back, barefoot, on the couch in someone's home. The acoustics are terrible. They're accompanied by a so-so acoustic guitar. Their blend is perfect and you fall in love with this classic song in a new and different way. It's a song for your playlist! The video is here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdyPi8ur3NzOqZs.html

@gjw45 3 жыл бұрын

@@rcinsley - I'm not a fan or Morgan's, I actually cant stand the way she sings, but I do like her in "Dear Prudence" You're right, you do fall in love with that version, but I disagree with the acoustic being "So so" The guy is an extremely good player and really impressed me. I'm not going to go into all the reasons why, but he used a lot of different techniques that sounded great.

@chord972 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this presentation and your insights/presence. Thank you.

@BirgitSchultz 3 жыл бұрын

I just want to say "thank you, Elisabeth"! I know and love these PMJ-Songs for years but because your expertise I begin to understand WHY I love those interpretations so much. I never realized the "cello-jazz-guitar" before.

@brigiddwyer840 3 жыл бұрын

It would be fun to hear your analysis of Hannah Gill, too, as long as you're doing a PMJ run. Her contralto is like if plush velvet and molasses had a baby and it was a voice. She and Casey Abrams are an amazing pairing on Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy." Also, the clarinet solo there is ridiculous. And Scott Bradlee, the pianist on this, is the genius who writes all the PMJ arrangements.

@erroristmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Is it just me or PMJ always finds the best vocalists of our time?

@PVS3 3 жыл бұрын

I had the pleasure of seeing this amazing performer live. The amount of sound that she can generate from such a tiny frame is incredible.

@thesnowman5948 3 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos. love the fact you get so excited and into the music. I first thought you might be a little to high brow for me, but as I watched I have learned something new with each video I watch. It has given me a new appreciation for music and new way to listen. I now pay more attention while listening and am picking up so much more in the music and by that I am enjoying the music so much more. So thank you for that

@frednich9603 3 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised you haven't reacted to "All About That Bass" with Morgan James, Haley Reinhart and Ariana Savalas all singing Andrews sisters style. It's amazing

@nvkovalenko 2 жыл бұрын

I am in complete agreement. That's the one that brought me in to PMJ, and I've been a huge fan ever since.

@salort2934 2 жыл бұрын

She did already

@frednich9603 2 жыл бұрын

@@salort2934 I wrote that 7 months ago. She reacted to in just a couple weeks ago

@salort2934 2 жыл бұрын

@@frednich9603 just in case you missed it.

@justsharki 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan James is such an amazing artist. I found her accidentally few years ago thanks to PMJ and have been following her since. She has amazing covers of Take me to church and Human(by Rag'n'bone Man)

@JLange642 3 жыл бұрын

Watching your reactions to her performance makes me feel like I've been peeking at an intimate moment! Your eyes, facial expressions and smiles are priceless!

@DS94everXev 2 жыл бұрын

It appears orgasmic.

@hotramen5952 3 жыл бұрын

i fall madly in love with Morgan James every time i see this.

@philipcook7608 3 жыл бұрын

Please react to PMJ “Mad World” - feat. Puddles Pity Party & Haley Reinhart

@aaronsterling3732 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I would love to see her reaction to that as well!

@DrLipkin 3 жыл бұрын

Depends upon if she's seen Puddles before. I think there are better songs to make a first impression with.

@CyberBeep_kenshi 3 жыл бұрын

That was such a funny clip

@MarcosElMalo2 3 жыл бұрын

@@DrLipkin chandelier, or one of his Lorde covers.

@bargu 3 жыл бұрын

Listen to her PMJ Maroon 5 Maps cover, my favorite of her.

@MrBrianYoder 3 жыл бұрын

Which is here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bs1_ks-puc7HYYE.html

@mayanmask8095 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@siypic 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed........ super agreed!

@gibranjordan393 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching your reaction. So much expertise and honesty!

@JB-tc1xw 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! among the plethora of superlatives that can be heaped onto this cover for the look, the music, the feel, and of course Morgans VOICE, I have to say I really love the choice they made to have her sing just a beat behind the music. It gave this arrangement the extra notch of drama which fit perfectly with the jazz-based re-do of this classic rock song. BRAVO!

@robertplumer9487 3 жыл бұрын

Listen to her solo work also. The song Call My Name is amazing.

@MrShot999 3 жыл бұрын

That's a cover of a Prince song. One of the only people he allowed to cover one of his songs. She does an incredible job on it.

@KyleS.1987 3 жыл бұрын

Love that you're covering more jazz/blues oriented music on the channel! "Something" by Lalah Hathaway with Snarky Puppy really knocked my socks off, and I think you'd enjoy it too!

@ArpRLB 3 жыл бұрын

She is an AMAZING singer! Thanks so much for taking a look. Great insight!

@brucestout1363 Жыл бұрын

I watch this performance often. Really liked how much you enjoyed it. Makes it even better learning what it takes.

@DocttorBR 3 жыл бұрын

PMJ "All about The bass". Amazing version.

@at.kafasi.2123 3 жыл бұрын

"Unused dead air" is gonna be my new band name

@hp127 3 жыл бұрын

You bring so much more to music. Thanks a million

@user-wm3mp4rz8o 3 жыл бұрын

That song of hers.. Just wow, love it for a long time now:) Will be waiting for your reaction:)

@jbp712 3 жыл бұрын

You’ve managed to get me hooked on a lot of these groups. Like Voiceplay. Their cover of Warriors is phenomenal. Would love to see your reaction to that video.

@vickypolychronou6215 3 жыл бұрын

If I am not mistaken Morgan James has studied opera in Juilliard so she is definitely well trained! Such a great reaction, thank you! Also I've seen other people mentioning this in the comments of your videos but I am going to mention it again. I think you really should react to "Blackbird" live in Amsterdam by Alter Bridge! You are not going to regret it!!

@Miv51miv51 3 жыл бұрын

She was indeed classically trained at Juilliard. There are videos on KZfaq where she does some operatic things with a pianist, where she explains some of this.

@philliphale4647 3 жыл бұрын

I really love listening to your videos! Thank you. You have introduced me to so many new artists that I haven’t heard of. Thank you, thank you!

@breakactionck 2 жыл бұрын

Everytime I hear that performance, Morgan puts me in tears. Everytime. Even watching your reaction. Killed It!

@mistakenforabadger1978 3 жыл бұрын

Again, I await patiently for the magnificent cover of Purple Rain by PMJ and Miche Braden. This was a super fun video to watch!

@daviddeal1622 3 жыл бұрын

Her version of Sweet Child Of Mine is amazing as well

@mistakenforabadger1978 3 жыл бұрын

@@daviddeal1622 She is simply fantastic. ^^

@allianvisitor4658 3 жыл бұрын

you can try "All About That Bass" - Postmodern Jukebox with Morgan James, Haley Reinhart and Ariana Savalas ;)

@TheDivergentDrummer 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: Ariana Savalas is actually the daughter of Telly Savalas, who is best known for playing Theo Kojak on the crime drama series Kojak in the 1970's

@henryperez606 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDivergentDrummer That is cool

@roseturchetta4051 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please! Their version is so fun and saucy, and legit one of the all-time complete style transformations in a cover that absolutely Dominates the original, imho. Love them.

@michaelm5734 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDivergentDrummer Telly Savalas was great in Kojak but he also sings. I love Ariana's singing tho.

@TheDivergentDrummer 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelm5734 Yeah, Telly was a great singer. She definitely has it in her blood lol. If you havent checked out her official video for One Man Show, it is STELLAR. That, and she is a friggin smoke show lol.

@kirbys1370 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Elizabeth, I Loved this performance and your reaction! This is my first time listening to Morgan perform and she is a soulful and talented singer that connects the mind, body and spirit of this song! Morgan also sets the mood and tone of the song as she struts up to the microphone! I also enjoyed the back-up sextet of Strings (especially the Cello solo), Drums and Piano! This is my 2nd PMJ reaction and just like Haley, Morgan delivers the goods!! Thank You, again, Elizabeth!! You're the Best!!!

@DanielRodriguez-eh1qd 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite PMJ performance I watch it at least once a week. Shes gorgeous with a gorgeous voice.

@bradosborne5044 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan James and Haley Reinhart - Dear Prudence. Is a Must See!

@pauljohnson7382 3 жыл бұрын

12:02- Would this count as a "Morgasm?"...similar reaction to someone else's singing...

@Imurai 3 жыл бұрын

I mean.... Any time she hears someone sing really well, Liz just.... ehm :) It's written all over her face :D

@LednacekZ 3 жыл бұрын

multiple morgasm

@BerishStarr 3 жыл бұрын

Uhm...I almost blushed xD

@TermiteUSA 3 жыл бұрын

Yea

@breakactionck 2 жыл бұрын

I am a BIG metal fan, but I found Postmodern Jukebox thru you, and in so doing found this and her version of "Take Me Church" which you do a reaction too as well...I can listen to this and Take Me To Church, on repeat for hours, as well as your reaction vids to them ...the only difference between my reaction and yours, is no matter how many times I hear them,they both make me tear Every. Single. Time. Amazing!! Thanks for turning me on to these great musicians Elizabeth.

@dutchpirate38 3 жыл бұрын

Your reactions are both SO entertaining and also informative. I love you you occasionally "squee" or have a total fangirl physical reaction, then dive right in to a terrific technical analysis. You are leaps and bounds my favourite first reactor!

@TheBaconWizard 3 жыл бұрын

Her husband is an amazeballs guitarist btw :)

@25Dzone 3 жыл бұрын

Could you do one for Evanescence - "My Immortal" - it's just a song where Amy's performance always leaves me stunned. I'd love to hear you break down her vocals.

@SuperSchooni 3 жыл бұрын

Love this cover, love to witness your love and joy expressed so openly.

@mdanam 3 жыл бұрын

I sincerely get such a genuine kick out of your reactions. I think you are the most enthusiastic, expressive, reactor I've seen in a long time. Whether it's the gut-punch of Johnny Cash's hurt, or the remarkable passion of Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa on I'd rather go blind or this one by postmodern jukebox, the way your eyes widen, and you will laugh, you sigh, you show your genuine appreciation to every genre of music is so refreshing. I'm glad I found you.( and you are stunningly beautiful too!)