Elizabeth, can I recommend you something? Hugh Laurie (House M.D.) & Tom Jones - Baby please make a change. It's live, it's smoking and it's amazing Tom can sing as well as he does at his age. th-cam.com/video/fMSxFcmiNGc/w-d-xo.html
This two year old analysis was done on a video that was six years old at the time (if I read everything correctly). Now the video is eight years old and people like me are still discovering it!!!!! The arrangement, the choreography, the voices all combine to make an addicting finished product!
Recorded in Switzerland the same day PMJ recorded Creep, one week after Haley joined PMJ on their 2015 European tour, Haley’s first professional tour (post American Idol tour). Also has the distinction of the first time Scott did something he’d not done before, both All About That Bass and Creep were the first time Scott covered a song he’d already covered. All About That Bass was previously covered by PMJ with Kate Davis. Looking forward to Elizabeth’s reaction ✌🏻
@@mohalkb5919 Hi, mine is a fan channel. Haley has her own TH-cam. I do, however, have 9 years of live videos of Haley performing and several videos of Morgan (since I started following her in 2015) and a handful of Ariana Videos. I also have Casey videos, and several videos of Haley and Casey performing together. My most viewed video is "Caley" covering the Zombies "Time of the Season" at Casey's alma mater in Idyllwild, CA: th-cam.com/video/ZbaoHwRX7BQ/w-d-xo.html All my videos are in playlists per show/venue. Cheers
@@mohalkb5919 and here's my most popular Morgan James video, her cover of Prince's "Call My Name" at Chateau St Michelle, WA th-cam.com/video/KtSXGMrCQZE/w-d-xo.html
I love the irony of Morgan James singing that she won't be a Barbie doll when she sang Barbie Girl with PMJ. I highly recommend that video for a reaction.
Not only that, but she's clearly deliberately dressed and coiffed to *look* like a Barbie Doll in this video: both the dress and especially the straight hair are not her normal style, and they definitely look like something you'd see in a Barbie package :)
I value your knowledge and love, love love learning from you, but I mostly watch these reaction videos because your almost childlike enjoyment and wonderment is so adorable. Your reactions make this about 100x better than the song already is 💖
Casey abrams and haley have been friends and collaborated many times since they were on American idol together. The joy they have when performing together is infectious and obvious.
Elizabeth- watching you interpret sound as it flows through you is one of the most interesting things I’ve ever experienced. You’re a very finely tuned and unique talent.
Lol. I'm not saying this insultingly. But I'd like to see Emily Blunt do a satire imitation of you LOL. you kind of look like her and your kind of animated. I bet it would be hysterical.
Haley is so fun to see sing. Personally I think she's the most talented singer PMJ has employed. She has that jazz, swing style ability and she can really belt as well as emote. Love the smokey quality she puts in her voice as well.
Ariana Savalas is daughter of Actor Telly Savalas (Kojak). Re: Cruella Deville. Ariana has started going into the burlesque end of entertainment. I love her 'buttery' vocals, so smooth. During this tour, Ariana would play the 'femme fatale' role, sometimes going into the crowd where she would spot an 'older' man and use him as a prop, sliding around and beguiling the gentleman. Sometimes she's the host of the show, calling herself a 'Femme-C' and has a wicked sense of humor. To be honest, all three women in this video have amazing and hilarious senses of humour. I saw five shows during 2015 and they are my favorite set to see live. This roster of PMJ are my favorite "Ladies of PMJ"
@@justanaverageguy1351 during her streams, Ariana would talk about how she knew some of the old Hollywood stars as a child because she grew up in Hotels while her father, Telly, worked. She knew Sinatra and Dean Martin etc... Lots of interesting stories about 'old Hollywood' to tell, and as I posted, a great wit and sense of humour
Yep, it's a fantastic rendition and the first thing I thought when Elizabeth said she liked both their voices together. Also, once again, shows their versatility.
Elizabeth, Casey is a multi-talent and plays many instruments. You should check out Haley and Casey's first duet on American Idol, a 'scatalicous' cover of Art Blakey's "Moanin'". It was a non-competitive performance but the judges and audience gave them a standing ovation, none the less, a break out performance for the duo, beginning a ten year musical relationship their fans have dubbed "Caley"
@@marknear5714 Casey is indeed amazing, one of my favorite things is seeing Haley & Casey shows, they’re magic on stage, not only musically, their banter in between songs is always entertaining
Haley and Casey have said that they are musical soulmates. They both say there is no romantic connection between the two but anytime they perform together they are on fire!They are both from a different musical era that is wonderful to see get modern attention.You should check out Haley’s version of Creep with PMJ. She redefines musical sensuality.
@@erichlorenz5720 I have videos of Haley, Casey, Morgan and Ariana on my channel. I've been following Haley and Casey for ten years, Morgan and Ariana for six
Casey Abrams has a great PMJ duet with Hannah Gill covering Gnarls Barkley's Crazy in a Space Jazz style. Gives me chills every time and it also features Chloe Feoranzo absolutely killing it on the Clarinet.
My personal favorite with Haley and Morgan together is their cover of Dear Prudence. Just the two of them singing with Morgan's husband playing guitar.
Came here just to say this! The harmonies are beautiful and the look of joy on Morgan's face make it extra special. th-cam.com/video/wv_Xhzwvjyg/w-d-xo.html
Hmm, I can't help but point out that charming descrete trombonist in the background too... I just love his tone and the discipline to just be there and fill out the sound. He's got the power to cut through them all but plays so mellow. Nice!
Hi Elizabeth, I loved this performance. Casey started off w/ that smooth voice/Bass intro, and Haley continued and had that little growl which I love. Morgan's power, range, and clarity was amazing, and Ariana's voice gave you that Jazz/Broadway vibe. The band was great and Casey & Adam's double strumming on the upright Bass was FUN. Thank you, Elizabeth!!! 💙
I just about jumped into the computer and hugged you when this came up on my recommendations. I just watched it, AGAIN, and thought you should do a reaction and analysis. I love this video! The VOICES are all so full and the instrumentals are perfect.
My favorite Morgan James PMJ cover is "Maps" but if Elizabeth wants to hear Morgan's operatic side, she flexes some vocals on her cover of "Take Me to Church" w/ PMJ
I love everything about this whole arrangement! All of the jazz references to Satchmo, the jazz chanteuses of the era and when the last female singer takes over the background music reference to Sinatra. This was outstanding!
I like a lot the PMJ + Savalas + step dancer setup covering Bad Romance, from Lady Gaga. She whistles like a Disney princess and it took me some time to realize that that Ariana's and this one are the same person. She's such a versatile singer. Even if you're not making a video about that cover, listen to it, you won't regret. PS: Scott Bradle needs an award for putting such combinations and arrangements.
Haley really has the 20s/30s sultry movements down. She's fully inhabiting that character and it comes across in her vocals. It reminds me of Brizzy's vocal impressions if you've seen her rendition of Alphabet Aerobics.
One of the most packed PMJ videos with outstanding lineup. Great introduction to two new singers, Casey is at his best when doing silly stuff like here, and he is a great singer with raspy voice. Ariana Savalas is one of my favourites and her Jessica Rabbit impersonations are just... sizzling.
She, and Morgan and one more who I sadly can not remember the name of where the female singers the first time I saw them. Casey was there as well, and Scott on piano. That was best concert I have ever been too. Small, fully packed locale. I stood maybe 10 meters from the stage. Ariana was perfect as a sultry night club singer.
Loved this! As I said in the live chat, PMJ also did a really stripped down version with Kate Davis which is delicious. My other suggestion for you Elizabeth is to have a listen to Blackbriar. I've just found them and have fallen in love with Zora's voice. There's a great live acoustic version of "Mad Woman in the Attic" which shows her range. They classify themselves as Alternative Metal-Goth...there's definitely a sense of penny dreadfuls about them :) xx
About the wave by Chip at the end, PMJ has a way of hiding the drummers almost totally. It's kind of a thing with them, sometimes they do, sometimes they don't.
The song is amazing as it is, and the performance is .. just really special. But also YOUR reaction as you display on your face is just delightful. So much joy (made me even cry)
I know this is an old video, so this comment might not get seen, but if I'm not mistaken that bass solo is even more than is apparent. The two guys playing bass are sharing the parts between their hands - in other words, they are each fretting one part but playing the strings for the other part. So they each have to know two different bass parts at the same time. That happens for the first half of the bass solo, then when they switch places they are each playing their own part with two hands. I hope this makes sense. I wasn't sure at first, but if you look closely at their sleeves, the hands playing each bass part are from two different jackets.
You alwayshave the best reactions . Correct, to the point,analysing, explaining and most of all really enjoying, and most of the times having fun. But how couldn’t you with artists like these.
I’d love to see your reaction to Haley singing “My Baby Just Cares for Me” with Jeff Goldblum’s band. I’m honestly not sure there’s much to analyze from a vocal perspective, but it’s just so FUN that I know you’d love it. I don’t see many other people reacting to it though, so it’s either just not well known, or VEVO gets them taken down.
Coming back to inform you that I can not get enough of this video since you reacted to it. Very happy to find Morgan James through this, as well as PMJ. Thanks.
I've seen this video tons of times because I love it but it was really fun watching how surprised and delighted you are at different points here. They always crack me up how they seem like they're in a garage just winging it.
There is a group called Walk Off the Earth. They have crazy creative ways of covering songs. The one that I think made them really popular is their cover of Somebody I Use to Know where all 5 of them play on 1 guitar. It is amazing
To complete the journey with PMJ you need to react to one of their first singers Robyn Adele Anderson (and one of my favorites). Try the song "Thrift Shop" (maybe you want to listen to the original first so you can apreciate how much they change the song) and then try to explain how she manage to find time to breathe during the song. Also you can apreciate the work of Scott on the keyboard which os AMAZING.
This is the video that I discovered both the wonderful and beautiful voices that Haley and Morgan have. They are both very talented and beautiful women and singers. I am absolutely hooked on them.
I recommend you should listen to Blackbriar. Their songs Deadly Diminuendo and The Séance are amazing. The vocalist Zora has a beautiful voice and I think you'll love it. I just recently started listening to them and I'm in love.
I was a bit surprised that as a pro musician that you'd never seen bass for four hands before now. I love your attention to the little details and subtleties in your reviews. I was never a pro, just a violinst & violist in school orchestas & string ensembles, pit orchestras, etc... a with a smidge of civic stuff, and some vocals in choirs & chorus. Mostly low harmony, so I have quasi-decent relative pitch and know enough music theory to have a rough idea where I'm screwing things up. Sometimes. I want to say it is pure-D pleasure to watch your music reactions, because of your lovely attitude, expressiveness, and that you catch so many details others miss. Especially from all the musicians, not just the solos or lead vocals. Thank you for some great content! (I also really enjoy Tea Time. 😁)
Two of the generally lesser talked about PMJ covers that I'd really like you to take a look at would be the Doo Wop quartet cover of "MMMbop" and "Stacy's Mom" with Casey Abrams which is in my opinion one of the most fun ones they've done.
Speaking of making a cover your own this is it! I don't recall ever having such a ball watching a performance. Both PMJ and your reaction were pure joy. Thank you.
I love how you break down the technical aspects of the vocals and still get into and appreciate the emotive qualities. And also just get into the little subtleties and nuances of the individual character moments that make the videos themselves entertaining and human.
They're all great but Haley's special in that she seems to know her voice so well that she is able to use it as a toy almost. She has such an impressive set of vocal tools to express whatever the song needs and gets so much in character with songs that you'd think she is one of the classic, defining artists in any genre she sings.
I hadn't heard of your channel un til I saw this. You did this review very nicely. I'll have to watch you some more. This is a very fun version of this song, and I'll put a bug in your ear about "Straight No Chaser's" version - now that was hilarious.
PMJ/Ariana's cover of "Blank Space" is her ultimate performance IMO. We hope you'll do a reaction to that eventually, too, Elizabeth. This was a wonderful reaction, thank you!
Wow, I love this!!! I think I have heard one song they have done. But I should have kept up on them!!! They are so good! Love your enthusiasm for this song and each artist singing! Always love your "reactions". Sorry I see your channel as way more than just reactions....
Casey and Haley met as contestants on American Idol. They both made "Top 10" and were considered by many as being something of an item. Casey is an incredible musician in his own right.
Elizabeth, you are undoubtedly as expressive in your face and verbal critiques as any music reactor on TH-cam. So entertaining and informative. My mother often reminded her kids, “If you don't have anything good to say about someone, try not saying anything”. You are so positive/creative, you don't seem to ever reach that point. Love you! Here's a suggestion... I would love to see and hear your reaction to it: I grew up listening to the band Heart. Of the two Wilson sisters, Ann had always been known as the powerhouse lead rock vocalist. “These Dreams” came along when the band was being reinvented in the big-hair 80s. It is one of the few songs where Ann's acoustic-guitarist sister Nancy actually wore the lead vocalist hat. Although projecting a softer timbre and technique, this live reprise in their home town years later proves that a much more mature Nancy was still no slouch. Heart - These Dreams (Live In Seattle) 2015 th-cam.com/video/0DLeH2FWFTE/w-d-xo.html
This is one of my favorite PMJ videos. The other one is Wayne Brady's Thriller. It's hilarious and he does such a good job at the song, should totally check it out!
I've seen this video over a hundred times as I love it soooo much and I never noticed the wave from the guy at the back at the end until you mentioned it 🤣
Elizabeth, I hardly ever post on Facebook, but I shared this about 10-12 years ago. We are not alone in loving this. It's also my favorite version of this song...
You are SO FUN to watch when you do reviews. And I REALLY appreciate how you explain all the little details about how and why vocalist do what they do. I know next to nothing about music and It helps me better understand why l like these singers so much. I've learned so much from you. This was my first PMJ video and I came upon it quite by accident. I had heard of Haley (mainly because of the controversial AI third place - never really watched the show) but never really listened to her sing. So I'm listening and thinking, "Wow, great voice! No wonder her fans were so upset with AI." But to be honest, while listening to Haley, I couldn't keep my eyes off the blonde to her left (our right). When she stepped up and her and Haley began harmonizing . . . WOW, beautiful! Then Haley steps back and "the blonde" belts "I'm bringing booty baaaaaack!", my jaw drops. "WOW, who is she?!!!" I lost it. All I could think of was, "I need to find out who she is. Does she belt like that in other songs?" And it's wasn't fair because I didn't even hear Ariana , which is a shame. Found out it was Morgan James. I immediately looked up every song with her that I could find. First was Call My Name, then Maps, and many others to follow. I was so hooked that I listened to Morgan EVERY DAY for 2 years. And I'm not exaggerating as my wife will attest. I'd listen to her on the way to work, most of the 8 hours driving my forklift, and some more still on the way home. I couldn't get enough of her. Finally, I started to spread my wings and looked up some of Haley's stuff and became a fan - though not near like I am with Morgan. I eventually started to listen to Ariana, too. And I'm sad that I waited so long for Ariana because I really enjoy some of her more bawdy songs. Thanks to PMJ, I've been introduced to many other artists that I take delight in. But when it comes down to it, Morgan is absolutely my favorite. NOBODY gives me frisson like she does.
I've loved this for awhile--just so fun. Never noticed that wave until you pointed it out. I have seen a chellils and his wife to the double playing at a concert a few years ago. New you'd love it!! Just great vocalists!
I know you already have a ton of Morgan James + PMJ reactions, but I think you definitely should react to Barbie Girl by them. Prime content material, trust me! Morgan acting as a Barbie doll is already great but the choir of Kens and tambourine guy... Oh if you know what's good for you, you react!
@@rickhicks6820 Yeah, but if you look at the video, it is quite ironic in mood. As a commenter wrote: everybody onstage looks a different kind of broken.
I only recently came across you channel and content. Now as a person who has always enjoyed many different varieties of music, you (Elizabeth) have made me actually love and appreciate it more than I ever could have imagined it. As a person that has absolutely zero musical talent, I do not always understand what you are speaking of. Nor do I always hear what you do, but it brings in a whole new depth to music that I was able to hear, understand, and appreciate. So I thank you very much for opening up my eyes, well actually ears to this other side of music I now enjoy. I hope you actually manage to see and read this comment, however unlikely it is with all the others here. A side note, I love how giddy and excited you get with certain aspects of the songs and singers you are reacting to.
When it comes to use the right woice at the right time, and shearing an instrument, the way to go is Walk off the Earth covering Somebody That I Used to Know by Goyterigth
Elizabeth, never mind the song title, it's all about your face! I could watch you smile with that cute little fox nose all day long! You've got such a pretty face! And, you've got a great ear and appreciation for music and other peoples' voices. I really like the way you articulated why as to the bones you tossed out to Morgasma James in this review, 'cuz truly, when she steps up to the plate she drove a grand slam all the way downtown! What POWER and CONTROL and like you noticed, kept right on smiling right through it! Yes, she made it look easy, but that's on accounta because she traded in her baby rattle for a mic! I was quite fortunate to catch her here in Calgary at the Jack Singer Concert Hall, with the Calgary Philharmonic Orch, and as expected, she brought down the house! I don't know who the producer was that brought her to town, but if you're reading this, a big tip o' the hat to ya! Anyways, thanks for doing this review and hopefully I'll see you review another great band or singer again soon!
Ariana may pronounce her last name different that her Dad, but her super tough, larger than life Dad pronounced it Sa-vol-us Just type in Telly Savalas and watch any news story, interview, opinion about, or just about anything he did and you’ll see where her cute, quaint but tough attitude comes from. Her Dad played one of the greatest tough guys of all time, he was brilliant.
this was my intro to PMJ and Haley and then Morgan and the rabbit holes that lead me to more and more great music. And I loved that ja taught me about "shadow vowels"... and "zat bass" is such a smooth translation... love it. watching and listening to artists explore others work is so awesome... why we keep coming back here. danke again, again....
Spoiler alert. They knock it out of the park. I really hope you end up doing meatloaf Paradise by the Dashboard Lights live version. I think you would be shocked and amazed. It's like a theatrical experience
Hey Elizabeth, I have been waiting so long for you to review this video, your reviews are amazing PMJ, Scott Bradlee, Casey, Morgan, Heley and the gang are my favourite videos to watch to relax, along with Puddles and....The Tambourine Guy I am glad you have reviewed these videos Looking forward to watching more, keep them coming
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Elizabeth, can I recommend you something? Hugh Laurie (House M.D.) & Tom Jones - Baby please make a change. It's live, it's smoking and it's amazing Tom can sing as well as he does at his age. th-cam.com/video/fMSxFcmiNGc/w-d-xo.html
@The Charismatic Voice
Hope to see your reaction to this Morgan James cover th-cam.com/video/7Ttx0gHKfY8/w-d-xo.html
You should do an analysis of Kate Davis singing this song with PMJ. She has a wonderful voice!
@@jesmcalli I second that motion.
Did you happen to see the PBS short about Kate's breakout moment?
@@delord1619 sure did
So Elizabeth, when will we see you sing with PMJ? We all know you have the chops.
I'm playing catch-up here. PMJ has the best version of many songs. Great to see Elizabeth's take on them. Now I'm searching for PMJ with Elizabeth.
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Woot!!!
OMG that'd be the sheeeeyit! As Lucy says in Disenchantment "doitdoitdoit!!!"
This two year old analysis was done on a video that was six years old at the time (if I read everything correctly). Now the video is eight years old and people like me are still discovering it!!!!! The arrangement, the choreography, the voices all combine to make an addicting finished product!
if you watch for 5 more yrs. , you might get to hear the damn thing, haleys the bomb!.
Recorded in Switzerland the same day PMJ recorded Creep, one week after Haley joined PMJ on their 2015 European tour, Haley’s first professional tour (post American Idol tour). Also has the distinction of the first time Scott did something he’d not done before, both All About That Bass and Creep were the first time Scott covered a song he’d already covered. All About That Bass was previously covered by PMJ with Kate Davis. Looking forward to Elizabeth’s reaction ✌🏻
loving your channel
i discovered morgan james and you in the song and cant stop listen to all your songs
@@mohalkb5919 Hi, mine is a fan channel. Haley has her own TH-cam. I do, however, have 9 years of live videos of Haley performing and several videos of Morgan (since I started following her in 2015) and a handful of Ariana Videos. I also have Casey videos, and several videos of Haley and Casey performing together. My most viewed video is "Caley" covering the Zombies "Time of the Season" at Casey's alma mater in Idyllwild, CA: th-cam.com/video/ZbaoHwRX7BQ/w-d-xo.html
All my videos are in playlists per show/venue. Cheers
@@mohalkb5919 and here's my most popular Morgan James video, her cover of Prince's "Call My Name" at Chateau St Michelle, WA
th-cam.com/video/KtSXGMrCQZE/w-d-xo.html
@@sebaut100 Thank you :)
I love the irony of Morgan James singing that she won't be a Barbie doll when she sang Barbie Girl with PMJ. I highly recommend that video for a reaction.
Jep. me too.
Not only that, but she's clearly deliberately dressed and coiffed to *look* like a Barbie Doll in this video: both the dress and especially the straight hair are not her normal style, and they definitely look like something you'd see in a Barbie package :)
Hats off to Scott Bradley, for this one.
He really knows how to showcase the performers in his arrangements.
I value your knowledge and love, love love learning from you, but I mostly watch these reaction videos because your almost childlike enjoyment and wonderment is so adorable. Your reactions make this about 100x better than the song already is 💖
Casey abrams and haley have been friends and collaborated many times since they were on American idol together. The joy they have when performing together is infectious and obvious.
Haley’s voice is perfect for this rendition. She blurs the vocals in such a way that makes it smooth, smoky and sexy.
Elizabeth- watching you interpret sound as it flows through you is one of the most interesting things I’ve ever experienced. You’re a very finely tuned and unique talent.
Lol.
I'm not saying this insultingly.
But I'd like to see Emily Blunt do a satire imitation of you LOL. you kind of look like her and your kind of animated. I bet it would be hysterical.
Haley is so fun to see sing. Personally I think she's the most talented singer PMJ has employed. She has that jazz, swing style ability and she can really belt as well as emote. Love the smokey quality she puts in her voice as well.
I love Haley but Morgan always makes my hair stand up especially on this song and dream on. I love to hear them sing together.
Haley brings Scott Bradly’s arrangements to the next level and PMJ brings out the best in Haley.
Ariana Savalas is daughter of Actor Telly Savalas (Kojak). Re: Cruella Deville.
Ariana has started going into the burlesque end of entertainment. I love her 'buttery' vocals, so smooth. During this tour, Ariana would play the 'femme fatale' role, sometimes going into the crowd where she would spot an 'older' man and use him as a prop, sliding around and beguiling the gentleman. Sometimes she's the host of the show, calling herself a 'Femme-C' and has a wicked sense of humor.
To be honest, all three women in this video have amazing and hilarious senses of humour. I saw five shows during 2015 and they are my favorite set to see live. This roster of PMJ are my favorite "Ladies of PMJ"
Treading on YT now : Ariana Savalas Burlesque. Well done 😀
Wow, what an interesting fact! Her dad was a great actor.
Who loves you baby?
@@justanaverageguy1351 during her streams, Ariana would talk about how she knew some of the old Hollywood stars as a child because she grew up in Hotels while her father, Telly, worked. She knew Sinatra and Dean Martin etc... Lots of interesting stories about 'old Hollywood' to tell, and as I posted, a great wit and sense of humour
Side note: Burton Cummings wrote a song inspired by an episode of Kojak, it's called Break it to them Gently
I love Morgan and Hailey singing Dear Prudence together
If you like Hayley's and Morgan's voices together you need to listen to their version of Dear Prudence its them and a guitar
@ Laserman- I've made that request, glad to see you put it there, too. Awesome "Chillin' at home" video. Elizabeth will dig it, certainly.
Yes! A thousand times yes!
Wish I could like this comment more than once...
Yep, it's a fantastic rendition and the first thing I thought when Elizabeth said she liked both their voices together. Also, once again, shows their versatility.
Thanks for that recommendation. I hadn't seen it, so I checked it out - absolutely stunning. I'll be seconding your recommendation. Cheers!
Excellent vocals from everyone. The way Morgan punches through in those upper-mid frequencies is just killer. Amazed every single time I hear it.
She's an old fashion belter.
You mentioned the Andrews Sisters - PMJ did an Andrews Sisters inspired cover of 'Wannabe' that you might like!
Thank you SO MUCH for introducing me to this band. I'm now going to see them live, and I am very excited!
I'm SO EXCITED to see this reaction! Your reactions and insight are the best in the business!
Elizabeth, Casey is a multi-talent and plays many instruments. You should check out Haley and Casey's first duet on American Idol, a 'scatalicous' cover of Art Blakey's "Moanin'". It was a non-competitive performance but the judges and audience gave them a standing ovation, none the less, a break out performance for the duo, beginning a ten year musical relationship their fans have dubbed "Caley"
We heard Casey perform "Creep" live. Amazing.
@@marknear5714 Casey is indeed amazing, one of my favorite things is seeing Haley & Casey shows, they’re magic on stage, not only musically, their banter in between songs is always entertaining
I would add some of his other covers with PJB to the list of "you need to check it out" - most of them are just pure awsomeness.
Haley and Casey have said that they are musical soulmates. They both say there is no romantic connection between the two but anytime they perform together they are on fire!They are both from a different musical era that is wonderful to see get modern attention.You should check out Haley’s version of Creep with PMJ. She redefines musical sensuality.
@@erichlorenz5720 I have videos of Haley, Casey, Morgan and Ariana on my channel. I've been following Haley and Casey for ten years, Morgan and Ariana for six
Casey Abrams has a great PMJ duet with Hannah Gill covering Gnarls Barkley's Crazy in a Space Jazz style. Gives me chills every time and it also features Chloe Feoranzo absolutely killing it on the Clarinet.
It's great. So good.
That's one of my favorite PMJ songs. Hannah and Casey sound so good together.
It's a great duet, and Chloe is a force!
My personal favorite with Haley and Morgan together is their cover of Dear Prudence. Just the two of them singing with Morgan's husband playing guitar.
Came here just to say this! The harmonies are beautiful and the look of joy on Morgan's face make it extra special.
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Hmm, I can't help but point out that charming descrete trombonist in the background too... I just love his tone and the discipline to just be there and fill out the sound. He's got the power to cut through them all but plays so mellow. Nice!
Everything Haley’s done with postmodern jukebox is absolutely fantastic. Love her voice and performance
Hi Elizabeth, I loved this performance. Casey started off w/ that smooth voice/Bass intro, and Haley continued and had that little growl which I love. Morgan's power, range, and clarity was amazing, and Ariana's voice gave you that Jazz/Broadway vibe. The band was great and Casey & Adam's double strumming on the upright Bass was FUN. Thank you, Elizabeth!!! 💙
I just about jumped into the computer and hugged you when this came up on my recommendations. I just watched it, AGAIN, and thought you should do a reaction and analysis. I love this video! The VOICES are all so full and the instrumentals are perfect.
My favorite Morgan James PMJ cover is "Maps" but if Elizabeth wants to hear Morgan's operatic side, she flexes some vocals on her cover of "Take Me to Church" w/ PMJ
She did a reaction to Take Me To Church, check it out, it's great, which is normal for Elizabeth. While you are checking it out be sure to subscribe.
@@blueisback3683 Thanks, should've checked, I'm already subscribed
@HaleysTusk Elizabeth interviewed Morgan James and it is definitely worth watching
@@Skybolt211 Thanks, I watched that, Morgan’s not only a sweetheart, she’s incredibly intelligent too
Oh yeah... just found this th-cam.com/video/gzbgsMdUlwU/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=tonyrx93
I love it!
If I'm having A bad day I just watch some of your reactions and the dark clouds go away!!
Your facial expressions are FANTASTIC!!
THANKS
PMJ is amazing. One of the best reasons that TH-cam exists.
And Scott is a genius
Just found this group in the last couple of months !!! Absolutely my favorite new find !!!
They harmonize nicely together. Harmony rocks. Each lady has great power in their voice.
I love everything about this whole arrangement! All of the jazz references to Satchmo, the jazz chanteuses of the era and when the last female singer takes over the background music reference to Sinatra. This was outstanding!
I like a lot the PMJ + Savalas + step dancer setup covering Bad Romance, from Lady Gaga.
She whistles like a Disney princess and it took me some time to realize that that Ariana's and this one are the same person.
She's such a versatile singer. Even if you're not making a video about that cover, listen to it, you won't regret.
PS: Scott Bradle needs an award for putting such combinations and arrangements.
She is KOJAKs daughter
Haley really has the 20s/30s sultry movements down. She's fully inhabiting that character and it comes across in her vocals. It reminds me of Brizzy's vocal impressions if you've seen her rendition of Alphabet Aerobics.
One of the most packed PMJ videos with outstanding lineup. Great introduction to two new singers, Casey is at his best when doing silly stuff like here, and he is a great singer with raspy voice. Ariana Savalas is one of my favourites and her Jessica Rabbit impersonations are just... sizzling.
She, and Morgan and one more who I sadly can not remember the name of where the female singers the first time I saw them. Casey was there as well, and Scott on piano. That was best concert I have ever been too. Small, fully packed locale. I stood maybe 10 meters from the stage. Ariana was perfect as a sultry night club singer.
Packed, stacked & backed
@@magnusbergqvist2123 That might have been Shoshana Bean
@@gregstorkwilson2745 Nope. I am thinking it was either Cristina Gatti or maybe Maiya Sykes.
Love Post Modern Jukebox. Every time they come on my Playlist, I'm excited
This is one of the best cover songs I've ever heard, everything about it is just so delightful. :)
I had the pleasure of mixing a dinner set for Morgan a few years back, and she was a pleasure to work with. A great talent, indeed!
I like how much Morgan is enjoying everyone's performance.
I have watched this video dozens of times, I never saw the drummer wave in the background. Love your videos, Thank you!
Loved this! As I said in the live chat, PMJ also did a really stripped down version with Kate Davis which is delicious.
My other suggestion for you Elizabeth is to have a listen to Blackbriar. I've just found them and have fallen in love with Zora's voice. There's a great live acoustic version of "Mad Woman in the Attic" which shows her range. They classify themselves as Alternative Metal-Goth...there's definitely a sense of penny dreadfuls about them :) xx
I was so lucky to see Haley and Morgan two weeks apart at very small venues. Astonishing voices!
About the wave by Chip at the end, PMJ has a way of hiding the drummers almost totally.
It's kind of a thing with them, sometimes they do, sometimes they don't.
You should check out some Post Modern Jukebox videos with Tambourine guy! I feel like you'd get a kick out of him.
@@renscool527 Absolutely. The cover of Ozzy's Crazy Train is the knockout for that. =)
The song is amazing as it is, and the performance is .. just really special. But also YOUR reaction as you display on your face is just delightful. So much joy (made me even cry)
This was the first song I’d ever heard from PMJ. Let’s just say I was hooked from the beginning
Same! Heard this and then went down the rabbit hole listening to all things PMJ!
I know this is an old video, so this comment might not get seen, but if I'm not mistaken that bass solo is even more than is apparent. The two guys playing bass are sharing the parts between their hands - in other words, they are each fretting one part but playing the strings for the other part. So they each have to know two different bass parts at the same time. That happens for the first half of the bass solo, then when they switch places they are each playing their own part with two hands.
I hope this makes sense. I wasn't sure at first, but if you look closely at their sleeves, the hands playing each bass part are from two different jackets.
Very first PMJB song I ever saw. Classic! Try out Ariana Savalas doing "Pony" some time. Witnessed that live and I think the theater caught on fire.
You alwayshave the best reactions . Correct, to the point,analysing, explaining and most of all really enjoying, and most of the times having fun.
But how couldn’t you with artists like these.
Your joy when ya find something...tickles the hell outta me....makes it all real
I’d love to see your reaction to Haley singing “My Baby Just Cares for Me” with Jeff Goldblum’s band. I’m honestly not sure there’s much to analyze from a vocal perspective, but it’s just so FUN that I know you’d love it.
I don’t see many other people reacting to it though, so it’s either just not well known, or VEVO gets them taken down.
That's a masterful performance by Haley.
Coming back to inform you that I can not get enough of this video since you reacted to it. Very happy to find Morgan James through this, as well as PMJ. Thanks.
I think this vid was how I found PMJ. Love these gals, and PMJ as a whole!
Me too. Consequently I bought several of their songs.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching you peel the layers back on this! Gooder stuff!
11:13 The cutest reaction i've seen in my life hahaha I love your little giggles and your excitement 💖
I've seen this video tons of times because I love it but it was really fun watching how surprised and delighted
you are at different points here. They always crack me up how they seem like they're in a garage just winging it.
There is a group called Walk Off the Earth. They have crazy creative ways of covering songs. The one that I think made them really popular is their cover of Somebody I Use to Know where all 5 of them play on 1 guitar. It is amazing
my thought exaclty when she talked about that. Also "One" played on one guitar by Rob Scallon: watch?v=yzwPZ27ju5I
Their Version of Feliz Navidad is hilarious...
Came to the comments to mention this one too.
Link: th-cam.com/video/d9NF2edxy-M/w-d-xo.html
It is amazing. Sad to say the piano guy is no longer with them. RIP 😔 He was awesome.
@@jtimgray 😢
I've been waiting for this and was not disappointed! Thank you!
To complete the journey with PMJ you need to react to one of their first singers Robyn Adele Anderson (and one of my favorites). Try the song "Thrift Shop" (maybe you want to listen to the original first so you can apreciate how much they change the song) and then try to explain how she manage to find time to breathe during the song. Also you can apreciate the work of Scott on the keyboard which os AMAZING.
Robyn is an under appreciated voice in the PMJ roster. Most of the “rise of PMJ” was with her up front @ the mic
Yep, Robyn is a great talent also.
Thanks Elizabeth, absolutely gorgeous performance.
Please review James Brown and Pavarotti "This is a mans World" I've been obsessed with it since I found it a couple years ago.
I'm impressed with the fact that this is all recorded in one shot. Excellent video as always! :)
Morgan just oozes charisma - her timing, inflexion, characterisation: brilliant!
This is the video that I discovered both the wonderful and beautiful voices that Haley and Morgan have. They are both very talented and beautiful women and singers. I am absolutely hooked on them.
I recommend you should listen to Blackbriar. Their songs Deadly Diminuendo and The Séance are amazing. The vocalist Zora has a beautiful voice and I think you'll love it. I just recently started listening to them and I'm in love.
I second this, but my recommendation would be Snow White and Rose Red, as then you get to react to both Zora and Ulli Perhonen.
Yes, I've been suggesting Blackbriar to Elizabeth too :)
I was a bit surprised that as a pro musician that you'd never seen bass for four hands before now.
I love your attention to the little details and subtleties in your reviews. I was never a pro, just a violinst & violist in school orchestas & string ensembles, pit orchestras, etc... a with a smidge of civic stuff, and some vocals in choirs & chorus. Mostly low harmony, so I have quasi-decent relative pitch and know enough music theory to have a rough idea where I'm screwing things up. Sometimes.
I want to say it is pure-D pleasure to watch your music reactions, because of your lovely attitude, expressiveness, and that you catch so many details others miss. Especially from all the musicians, not just the solos or lead vocals.
Thank you for some great content! (I also really enjoy Tea Time. 😁)
Two of the generally lesser talked about PMJ covers that I'd really like you to take a look at would be the Doo Wop quartet cover of "MMMbop" and "Stacy's Mom" with Casey Abrams which is in my opinion one of the most fun ones they've done.
Speaking of making a cover your own this is it! I don't recall ever having such a ball watching a performance. Both PMJ and your reaction were pure joy. Thank you.
Yay, the ladies did awesome job for taking a swing with this song. A waaaaaayy better than the original.
I love how you break down the technical aspects of the vocals and still get into and appreciate the emotive qualities. And also just get into the little subtleties and nuances of the individual character moments that make the videos themselves entertaining and human.
They're all great but Haley's special in that she seems to know her voice so well that she is able to use it as a toy almost. She has such an impressive set of vocal tools to express whatever the song needs and gets so much in character with songs that you'd think she is one of the classic, defining artists in any genre she sings.
I hadn't heard of your channel un til I saw this. You did this review very nicely. I'll have to watch you some more. This is a very fun version of this song, and I'll put a bug in your ear about "Straight No Chaser's" version - now that was hilarious.
I would love to see your take on PMJ's rendition of Gnarles Barkley's Crazy! It's one if my favorites and consistently gives me chills.
Watching you enjoy the music is a lot of fun. You're smile is infectious.
PMJ/Ariana's cover of "Blank Space" is her ultimate performance IMO. We hope you'll do a reaction to that eventually, too, Elizabeth. This was a wonderful reaction, thank you!
Ohh I love this song, awesome!!! I am so looking forward to your reaction.
Ariana Savalas - Kojak's daughter - Who loves ya Baby?
Love the rhythm. Left to right on the vocals : Glamorous. Sultry. Jazzy. Did you notice "New York, New York" near the end of the song?
I love Haley's version of creep, but I think you may have covered that one already. anything Morgan does is just fantastic.
Wow, I love this!!! I think I have heard one song they have done. But I should have kept up on them!!! They are so good! Love your enthusiasm for this song and each artist singing! Always love your "reactions". Sorry I see your channel as way more than just reactions....
Casey and Haley met as contestants on American Idol. They both made "Top 10" and were considered by many as being something of an item. Casey is an incredible musician in his own right.
How did they consider themselves? 😂 I think that's what counts...
@@ellenmarch3095 From what I saw during the contest, Casey considered them to be something of a "duo". Haley, not so much. 😎
My favorite of both of these singers is "Baby it's Cold Outside". Haley really shows off her playfulness in that video.
Elizabeth, you are undoubtedly as expressive in your face and verbal critiques as any music reactor on TH-cam. So entertaining and informative. My mother often reminded her kids, “If you don't have anything good to say about someone, try not saying anything”. You are so positive/creative, you don't seem to ever reach that point. Love you!
Here's a suggestion... I would love to see and hear your reaction to it:
I grew up listening to the band Heart. Of the two Wilson sisters, Ann had always been known as the powerhouse lead rock vocalist.
“These Dreams” came along when the band was being reinvented in the big-hair 80s. It is one of the few songs where Ann's acoustic-guitarist sister Nancy actually wore the lead vocalist hat. Although projecting a softer timbre and technique, this live reprise in their home town years later proves that a much more mature Nancy was still no slouch.
Heart - These Dreams (Live In Seattle) 2015 th-cam.com/video/0DLeH2FWFTE/w-d-xo.html
Oh yes ! This is a great suggestion ! Please , Elizabeth , listen to Heart / the Wilson sisters ! Please, listen to both of them ! ...
This is one of my favorite PMJ videos. The other one is Wayne Brady's Thriller. It's hilarious and he does such a good job at the song, should totally check it out!
I've seen this video over a hundred times as I love it soooo much and I never noticed the wave from the guy at the back at the end until you mentioned it 🤣
Casey and Haley are amazing covering "Cant Help Falling in Love".
Elizabeth, I hardly ever post on Facebook, but I shared this about 10-12 years ago. We are not alone in loving this. It's also my favorite version of this song...
Haley and Morgan singing "Dear Prudence" together with a guitarist, all sitting together on a couch...sublime!
"a guitarist" is actually Morgan's husband Doug Wamble. Great musician! Love his style and arrangements of the covers they do.
You are SO FUN to watch when you do reviews. And I REALLY appreciate how you explain all the little details about how and why vocalist do what they do. I know next to nothing about music and It helps me better understand why l like these singers so much. I've learned so much from you.
This was my first PMJ video and I came upon it quite by accident. I had heard of Haley (mainly because of the controversial AI third place - never really watched the show) but never really listened to her sing. So I'm listening and thinking, "Wow, great voice! No wonder her fans were so upset with AI." But to be honest, while listening to Haley, I couldn't keep my eyes off the blonde to her left (our right). When she stepped up and her and Haley began harmonizing . . . WOW, beautiful! Then Haley steps back and "the blonde" belts "I'm bringing booty baaaaaack!", my jaw drops. "WOW, who is she?!!!" I lost it. All I could think of was, "I need to find out who she is. Does she belt like that in other songs?" And it's wasn't fair because I didn't even hear Ariana , which is a shame.
Found out it was Morgan James. I immediately looked up every song with her that I could find. First was Call My Name, then Maps, and many others to follow. I was so hooked that I listened to Morgan EVERY DAY for 2 years. And I'm not exaggerating as my wife will attest. I'd listen to her on the way to work, most of the 8 hours driving my forklift, and some more still on the way home. I couldn't get enough of her.
Finally, I started to spread my wings and looked up some of Haley's stuff and became a fan - though not near like I am with Morgan. I eventually started to listen to Ariana, too. And I'm sad that I waited so long for Ariana because I really enjoy some of her more bawdy songs. Thanks to PMJ, I've been introduced to many other artists that I take delight in. But when it comes down to it, Morgan is absolutely my favorite. NOBODY gives me frisson like she does.
Casey Abrams is brilliant in the PMJ remake of Africa by Toto, would love to see a reaction and Analysis!
+1
And it's the funniest video they ever made. In Umbrella (Rihanna cover) he is also pretty cool with the Sole Sisters.
@@dr.s. It is very close with Journeys "Don't stop believin'"
I've loved this for awhile--just so fun. Never noticed that wave until you pointed it out. I have seen a chellils and his wife to the double playing at a concert a few years ago. New you'd love it!! Just great vocalists!
I know you already have a ton of Morgan James + PMJ reactions, but I think you definitely should react to Barbie Girl by them. Prime content material, trust me!
Morgan acting as a Barbie doll is already great but the choir of Kens and tambourine guy... Oh if you know what's good for you, you react!
Ironic in her singing "I won't be no stick figure Barbie doll" yet singing "Barbie" in another video.
@@rickhicks6820 Yeah, but if you look at the video, it is quite ironic in mood. As a commenter wrote: everybody onstage looks a different kind of broken.
These guys are truly amazing. I was blown away at how they can take Songs and due it in such a different matter.
I only recently came across you channel and content. Now as a person who has always enjoyed many different varieties of music, you (Elizabeth) have made me actually love and appreciate it more than I ever could have imagined it. As a person that has absolutely zero musical talent, I do not always understand what you are speaking of. Nor do I always hear what you do, but it brings in a whole new depth to music that I was able to hear, understand, and appreciate.
So I thank you very much for opening up my eyes, well actually ears to this other side of music I now enjoy. I hope you actually manage to see and read this comment, however unlikely it is with all the others here.
A side note, I love how giddy and excited you get with certain aspects of the songs and singers you are reacting to.
When it comes to use the right woice at the right time, and shearing an instrument, the way to go is Walk off the Earth covering Somebody That I Used to Know by Goyterigth
Elizabeth, never mind the song title, it's all about your face! I could watch you smile with that cute little fox nose all day long! You've got such a pretty face! And, you've got a great ear and appreciation for music and other peoples' voices. I really like the way you articulated why as to the bones you tossed out to Morgasma James in this review, 'cuz truly, when she steps up to the plate she drove a grand slam all the way downtown! What POWER and CONTROL and like you noticed, kept right on smiling right through it! Yes, she made it look easy, but that's on accounta because she traded in her baby rattle for a mic!
I was quite fortunate to catch her here in Calgary at the Jack Singer Concert Hall, with the Calgary Philharmonic Orch, and as expected, she brought down the house! I don't know who the producer was that brought her to town, but if you're reading this, a big tip o' the hat to ya!
Anyways, thanks for doing this review and hopefully I'll see you review another great band or singer again soon!
Haley Reinhart is really good, but the power in Morgan James voice just blows everyone else away. Morgan is just an incredible singer.
If you like power.
I prefer smokey voice, growls, flips, slides, yodels.
Personal taste.
You have a lovely smile, I enjoy your reactions a lot.
Ariana may pronounce her last name different that her Dad, but her super tough, larger than life Dad pronounced it Sa-vol-us
Just type in Telly Savalas and watch any news story, interview, opinion about, or just about anything he did and you’ll see where her cute, quaint but tough attitude comes from.
Her Dad played one of the greatest tough guys of all time, he was brilliant.
"Who loves ya, Baby"
Morgan James graduated with a degree in Music where she also studied opera. What a talent.
Interesting. She definitely has the power of an opera singer.
this was my intro to PMJ and Haley and then Morgan and the rabbit holes that lead me to more and more great music. And I loved that ja taught me about "shadow vowels"... and "zat bass" is such a smooth translation... love it. watching and listening to artists explore others work is so awesome... why we keep coming back here. danke again, again....
Spoiler alert. They knock it out of the park. I really hope you end up doing meatloaf Paradise by the Dashboard Lights live version. I think you would be shocked and amazed. It's like a theatrical experience
Great suggestion...must be the live version
Hey Elizabeth, I have been waiting so long for you to review this video, your reviews are amazing
PMJ, Scott Bradlee, Casey, Morgan, Heley and the gang are my favourite videos to watch to relax, along with Puddles and....The Tambourine Guy
I am glad you have reviewed these videos
Looking forward to watching more, keep them coming