this girl's voice is amazing but can we please acknowledge the genius that is Scott bradlee who arranges each of these absolutely amazing convers and who plays the piano flawlessly, literally flawlessly in every cover

For those who wonder why Morgan is not a big star, she signed with Epic Records. But I heard her say in an interview that she wasn't willing to compromise with some of the music industry's agenda, so they dropped her after 2 albums. Achieving fame was never one of her goals, it was always about the music. Along with all of her amazing talents, she has integrity as well.

The pianist is looking up and adjusting his playing to her subtle voice changes....these two are so in sync it is flawless....

this is how I think I sound when im singing in the car. it's a beautiful place inside my own head.

If I had a voice like that, I wouldn't talk anymore, I'd just sing.

GOOSEBUMPS.

Things learned from this channel: 1. KZfaq is pretty bad at suggestion good channels to me.. why do I see this almost 6 years late 2. There's a sh*t ton of amazing singers out there that are pretty much unknown... 3. There's a sh/t ton of amazing musicians out there that are pretty much unknown... 4. Any song covered to PostmodernJukebox style is just amazing...

Some people are on this Earth to illuminate the universe.

Perfect! Perfect!! Perfect!!!

I really like it when you guys take pop songs and change them into different styles. It can honestly can make those songs better in some cases, but I don't think this worked as well. The original was already soulful and retro, so this is kind of redundant. Still sounds great, just not really necessary.

Not many artists can reduce me to tears with the voice. Here I am weeping for the beauty. Amen, amen Morgan James.

One piano. One singer. Zero autotunes. Zero frenetic dances. 100% art. Amazing.

She is incredible. Kind of reminds me a bit of Faith Hill WHO I LOVE

3:34 I'm a believer that she can sing the phone book and it would sound amazing

This is truly one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard. I have listened to it a half dozen times in the past few days and it still brings me to tears. I am a 57 year old, battle hardened retired military veteran, I have seen some shit, and this, this does it to me. Well done Ms. James. I feel the pain emoting from your vocals and it eats my soul, in a beautiful way. God bless. Thank you.

Far too good to be a pop singer. Clear operatic tones and training. Impeccable breath control and pitch. What a great mix of classical and soul in her. Simply fantastic.

I can't even imagine what it would be like to open my mouth and have such an incredible sound come out. Amazing work.

I don't understand why Morgan James isn't a huge star yet. Are the record companies deaf and blind?

I guess that is my favourite female vocalist ever. She's a gift from above

I've refused to listen to the lyrics before. My daughter told me it's a good song...I refused to listen to the lyrics. Then I found this with this voice that kicked me out of my seat and suddenly I understood the song and how superficial I am thinking I was open minded. What a fool am I ? Amen

My wife and I were at the show in Richmond, Va. Her performance was amazing. Removing the usual bluster of the instrumentals and replacing it with a subtle single piano accompaniment allowed her voice to be the focus of the audience. It really is a hard song to sing and she brought a certain purity to the song. Well deserved standing ovation in Richmond.

Jeez, people, whine much? "Why'd you change the lyrics?" "It wasn't yours to change." Your right to your opinion gives PMJ the right to their artistic expression. That artistic expression is extended to everybody whenever we sing "Happy Birthday," and change the names to the persons celebrating.

Goes from angelic to testifying in under 2 minutes. And I believed the whole thing. Extraordinary!

Morgan James is able to make me fly away, make me cry, make me vibrate. I'm musician and i totally love the emotions she can convey. Her voice is amazing.. can't stop to listen it. I can't stop to watch her: one of most amazing, passionate and beautiful singer in the world. Thank you.

Morgans voice is like Etta James and Celine Dion combined, powerful and soulful.

I love when I can actually hear the words of a song clearly like this.

I have to say I think the main reason this is my favourite cover is it gets the whole point of the song. It isnt soft and gentle, its angry, its indignant and it's beautiful.

The raw power in her voice is just magical! I am extremely grateful to have discovered this absolutely beautiful cover.

There are a lot of great performances on youtube, but there are very few that completely stand out from the rest. This is one of those performances.

She's technically speaking, the best voice of the team. She sounds perfectly clean, she can sing from bass to trebble with no conflict, and has an amazing energy control at any time. Hope to see her keep on growing and making a wonderful career!

Lyrically, "Take Me to Church" is a metaphor, with the protagonist comparing his lover to religion. The song grew out of Hozier's frustration with the Catholic Church which, as somebody raised in the Protestant Quaker faith, he saw as dominating the social and political outlook of the Irish state.[6] "Growing up, I always saw the hypocrisy of the Catholic Church", Hozier said in an interview with Rolling Stone. "The history speaks for itself and I grew incredibly frustrated and angry. I essentially just put that into my words."[2] In an interview with The Irish Times, Hozier stated that he "found the experience of falling in love or being in love was a death, a death of everything ... you kind of watch yourself die in a wonderful way, and you experience for the briefest moment-if you see yourself for a moment through their eyes-everything you believed about yourself gone."[7] The song contains sexual undertones; Hozier elaborated that "an act of sex is one of the most human things ..but an organization like the church, say, through its doctrine, would undermine humanity by successfully teaching shame about sexual orientation ... the song is about asserting yourself and reclaiming your humanity through an act of love.[8] "Take Me to Church" draws inspiration from author Christopher Hitchens and paraphrases the poet Fulke Greville's verse "Created sick, commanded to be sound".[9][10][11] The song's title was often misinterpreted by Christian pop listeners, with the message critiquing the Catholic Church lost in translation. In June 2019, Hozier explained that the intention behind "Take Me to Church" was to "write something that, that was a kind of celebration of sexuality." Hozier admitted that people took the title at "face value" and "were very upset when they found out that" it was not a song "actually about being taken to church."“I'm not condemning the church or religion on the whole, just that one policy [the anti-same sex marriage policy], which seems so wrong to me." Hozier is not gay.

This came on SiriusXM the other day, and it was the first time I ever heard her voice. I actually pulled over to listen to it without any distraction. Morgan James' voice deserves one's full attention. She's brilliant. And what I like is she can be powerful or delicate without all the unnecessary, showy vocal gymnastics which have come into vogue in vocal/pop/R&B singing in the past 20 years or so. She is direct. She doesn't need to bombard the listener with a dozen different notes within each word - she nails it with simplicity and power.

3:50-4:20 Dad was lying. Men do cry.

I've seen a lot of comments on the fact that you all used male pronouns, personally I love that you did. In the original song by Hozier, female pronouns are used, not male. The song is about more than just the persecution and oppression of LGBT people and their rights, it's about love. All forms of love and that, no matter the form or between whom it is shared, all love is natural and deserves to be recognized. For Morgan, just as with Hozier, that love is between a man and a woman (as far as I know) and so, in my opinion, the use of opposite pronouns is appropriate and fitting to the song. Amazing cover, amazing voice.

My first time time hearing Morgan James….in tears.

I love that pure power, Morgan James shares whenever she performs. She's absolutely amazing.

Ladies and gents, this is a REAL singer, the is the power of a REAL, authentic singer.. no autotune, no gaggle of backup sings. Pure, human vocals at their very best. Emotional, inspirational and so heartfelt. 10/10.

Scott's piano is flawless. Morgan's voice is a powerhouse here...my God. Just awesome.

This is my favorite version of this song she totally nailed it😊

Morgan is a throwback all her lyrics whether highs or lows are sung with perfect diction

Great voice - just beautiful!

Changing the pronouns is not changing the sentiment of or meaning behind the song. Its telling the exact same story from a different perspective. Its as much an aspect of an artistic interpretation as having other artists cover the song in the first place and I love the choices they made! Two incredibly talented individuals who treated this song with tremendous respect.

This performance is incredible. Thanks to both Morgan and Scott for the arrangement.

cannot listen to this woman without crying.. Its incredible

PMJ - Perfect Morgan James

This cover has been stuck in my head. He’s an insanely great pianist and arranger and her voice is off the charts. When just two people can create such an immense intensity, I find it overwhelmingly beautiful. Just listen and have a great day.

This is not old Rome! You are looking for the 👍 icon, NOT the 👎 icon people! Those 5k 👎 are record industry people I guess? Seriously this is great!

Lost count of the number of times I've listened to this. Perfect in every way.

I just subscribed.. this gave me goose bumps and nearly made me cry so I think that's a clear indicator of "I need to hear more of this". Beautiful voice & stunning woman

You've had me listening to this song all day! So beautifully performed! 😍

This woman is not from this world. Her voice is pure perfection y

Dear Ms James, while a priest now, I did a couple years in a choir and have two years of lessons of operatic singing. As such, my hat (literally, my priest hat, the one you can see in my picture) goes down. You are a real talent, Ms James. Your voice has great clarity and you have masterful control of it, you sing with a lot of emotion too. That is why folks pay big money, to hear that emotion. That is real performing art. Brava, Ms James. With respect, Fr Gavrilo

Holy Rollers Morgan! YOU ARE BADASS! scott, yer cool too. XO

This song has such powerful words, coupled with this delivery man it sent chills down my spine. Fan fucking tastic.

Morgan James is the Best.

My jaw hit the floor and shattered -- can't find all the pieces. This was spectacular. Thank you.

Sooo I've just spent the last 3 hours listening to this song on repeat and comparing it to other 'Take me to church' covers as well as the original...and then decided to set up a profile on here just to leave this message. So, here goes.The Post Modern Jukebox cover of 'Take Me To Church' is, in my humble opinion, the best on the Internet, far surpassing the original song and going as far as blowing Ed Sheeran's cover out of the water.Absolutely incredible. It gives me chills!Keep up the amazing work that you guys and dolls do!

I've never seen anyone commit as strongly as she does on the refrain - clenched fists, corded neck muscles, eyes closed and voice so beautifully controlled even at maximum volume. A masterpiece.

Till now...the best song on KZfaq....prove me wrong ...

I feel like I've found a new side to her. I'm so used to hearing her AMAZING low vocals, that the high pitch delicacy at the first verses took me by surprise. Just when I thought this woman couldn't be more talented... God has favourites and she's the proof.

Jesus... This voice electrifies my whole body amazing!!

Goosebumps, more than once, during the course of this cover. That's how I know it's going to be on my mp3 player in the near future and probably stay there. I can't say you topped the original version for me, but I can say this was excellent. Especially with the video, it's a real treat to watch a singer throw their heart and soul into something so ardently. Cheers! and thank you both!

Her voice is so powerful, I feel like its hitting me through the screen. Got full on goosebumps.

The Talent and sheer physical Beauty is a CRAZY

Morgan James, you are quite phenomenal. Xx

I remember one comment in a previous video saying "naah, you only cover some obvious pop songs- you'll never cover Take me to church" and I saw this in my subscription box and I was like BAM, YES SCOTT, you show 'em! :D *Morgan is amazing, so is the piano part of Scott. Amazing! Love ya'll :)

I like the original, but this is just stunning. The simplicity is one of the aspects that gives it such power; just her incredible voice and a piano accompaniment. She has to have exceptional talent AND confidence to dispense with conventional instrumentation to gloss over any mistakes - she doesn’t make any. Wish I had come across her and PMJB a lot sooner, but sooo glad to have stumbled upon this, bettar late than nevar.

One of these days, I'll be so used to hearing this, that I won't tear up. Hasn't happened yet...and I'm actually good with that.

When I first subscribed, I believed that only Robyn was a great singer. However with each passing singer getting a chance at the spotlight, I started acknowledge more and more members of this channel. With that said, my constant amazement of this channel is perpetually increasing. I really love your work. Please do not ever stop.

She could literally sing me the ingredients on a cereal box. . .

1:03 her voice is so delicate, it’s so beautiful!

Everyone's talking about Morgan but I'm amazed at how well BJ Novak plays the piano.

she can sculpt a rock with her voice!

This is amazingly good, knowing it was done in one take makes it even more so.

She is one of the best artist from PMJ. In my opinion, It's more beautiful than original.

Dear Lord. My first time watching. Holy moley.

This performance is legendary. Both the vocals and piano accompaniment are out of this world.

Please do more covers in this simplistic style, piano and vocals are a great combo!

I'm at a loss of words for this performance, I've listen about 100 times and there will be countless others. A lucky person you sing this for and I hope I'll find the one I can sing it for.

HOLY SH*T what a performance - since KZfaq's algorithms caught up with my musical tastes a fortnight ago and recommended a PMJ cover (7 Nation Army) I have had a VERY enjoyable few days exploring their 'back catalogue' and by default Morgan James & Hayley Reinhart - (see the Dear Prudence duet - its sublime) - but this tops everything I've watched so far - jaw droppingly good........

I really needed to cry after some bad experiences during the last few months. I didn't manage to do it until today. This cover brought a flow of warm tears to my eyes. Thank you.

You know it's a good song when PMJ does not have to find an era to match this song. They just do a cover and that's that. This song has so much raw emotion and getting Morgan James to use her voice is just so amazing, I still cannot fathom how good that was. This was a great song, thank you for a great cover, hope you find more songs like Take Me To Church, just.... wow :)

My lover's got humor She's the giggle at a funeral Knows everybody's disapproval I should've worshiped her sooner If the Heavens ever did speak She's the last true mouthpiece Every Sunday's getting more bleak A fresh poison each week "We were born sick", you heard them say it My church offers no absolutes She tells me, "Worship in the bedroom" The only Heaven I'll be sent to Is when I'm alone with you I was born sick, but I love it Command me to be well A-, Amen, Amen, Amen Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life If I'm a pagan of the good times My lover's the sunlight To keep the Goddess on my side She demands a sacrifice Drain the whole sea Get something shiny Something meaty for the main course That's a fine looking high horse What you got in the stable? We've a lot of starving faithful That looks tasty That looks plenty This is hungry work Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins so you can sharpen your knife Offer me my deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins so you can sharpen your knife Offer me my deathless death Good God, let me give you my life No masters or kings when the ritual begins There is no sweeter innocence than our gentle sin In the madness and soil of that sad earthly scene Only then I am human Only then I am clean Oh, oh, Amen, Amen, Amen Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life

gives me chills

I'm pretty sure Morgan James could sing my texts and voice mails and I'd still melt into the chair.

Who the heck is this? She's freaking incredible! So soulful!

This is my first time ever hearing this chick as it was recommended to me by a friend. Within 10 seconds of hearing her, I new she was special. Her voice immediately brought tears to my eyes. So beautiful.

That gave me goose bumps. She has such an amazing voice. I'm glad she didn't commit to a label. They would have ruined what she was obviously born too do. Thank you for what you do.

Mr. Bradlee, Ms. James: that was beautiful. Some songs are just for fun, and some songs are quite serious. Take Me to Church is quite serious, and I feel that your performance was very respectful to that. Thank you both very much.

I discovered this group today, following a Facebook posting by a friend. All I Can say is, 'what have I been doing to miss out on this?!?!' Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!!!!

I cannot imagine anyone singing this song better! Honestly.

Good God, Morgan. You'll have nothing left to give, having offered it all here!

How on earth is it possible that Morgan is still (relatively) unknown??? What a voice. What a performer. What an incredible reach. Wow. Wow! Wow!!!

Let's not forget Bradlee on keys - that guy can play!

When hear the original, you would think, you have heard the perfection, and nobody would even try to top it! And then there ist Ms. Morgen James! Your are beyond the perfection! I love everything about you!

Morgan is a-ma-zing. Not only is her voice exceptional to the extreme, her enunciation is so clear and distinct while flowing naturally with the music. I‘m in awe.

I prefer this version just for Morgan James. love you guys.

Absolutely amazing

Good God... let me give you my life! You are killing me, Morgan! I've listened to it a hundred times and still get tears in my eyes! Just out of this world! Thank you!

I'm a huge PMJ fan, been to see them live twice, and have their songs on my playlists almost constantly, but this... this arrangement is just amazing, and Morgan delivers it with so much passion that no matter how many times I hear it it still gives me goosebumps. for me this song embodies the skill of Scott in not just writing and playing but choosing the perfect artist to perform with him. 4 years on and this is still blowing my mind.