Take Me To Church - Piano / Vocal Hozier Cover ft. Morgan James

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    For our first video of 2015, the phenomenal Morgan James stopped to lend her powerful voice to this piano/voice rendition of Hozier's "Take Me To Church." One take, no overdubs.
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  • @kaderadcliffe1476
    @kaderadcliffe1476 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6897

    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

    • @kaderadcliffe1476
      @kaderadcliffe1476 9 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      I meant covers not convers..

    • @eM-ze5cz
      @eM-ze5cz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      True!

    • @spleej4180
      @spleej4180 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      +Kade Radcliffe Right on

    • @Mollybad
      @Mollybad 9 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      +Kade Radcliffe Great comment. He really is terrific. And handsome, too!

    • @jarlhenrik
      @jarlhenrik 9 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      +Kade Radcliffe Scott is by far one of the most talented musicians on TH-cam. I'd place Kurt Hugo Schneider and Mike Tompkins up there with him, for being great composers and good musicians in their own right.

  • @violetflame23
    @violetflame23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1132

    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.

    • @dreamdiction
      @dreamdiction ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Thanks for telling us that.

    • @koagulasepositiv
      @koagulasepositiv ปีที่แล้ว +13

      ❤️

    • @sorenhartnagel8826
      @sorenhartnagel8826 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Sounds for me like she will get the fame she deserves in her own way. Thank you for your explanation.

    • @wida12
      @wida12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What was the agendas?

    • @canaisyoung3601
      @canaisyoung3601 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Good for her.

  • @markregan8907
    @markregan8907 5 ปีที่แล้ว +919

    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.

    • @resipsa6874
      @resipsa6874 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      41, vet as well. This song brings me a peace that is hard to find elsewhere. There are times that I can't feel much, but I never fail to feel her voice.

    • @sontyphalt45
      @sontyphalt45 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      The first time I was listening to that piece I was on a roadtrip with friend whom one was in the military too (just a rookie tho). We were listening to it while sitting under a perfectly clear sky full of stars. And the Song just took us straight to heaven. We were completely speechless and my friend told me later that he actually shed some tears because of how much he felt the song.

    • @cameronwright1808
      @cameronwright1808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Thank you guys for your service

    • @resipsa6874
      @resipsa6874 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@cameronwright1808 Thank you for your support.

    • @Candyman97
      @Candyman97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I'm a 58 year old vet with Bipolar, and this song just pulls the emotions every time I hear it.

  • @tiagosizenando2806
    @tiagosizenando2806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +635

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

    • @fishman-tr9im
      @fishman-tr9im 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Spot on comment. Maybe the world will learn someday, that this is what should be celebrated and awarded...

    • @keithmyers6121
      @keithmyers6121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      AMEN! AMEN!

    • @hahanosrryggl223
      @hahanosrryggl223 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fishman-tr9im Y'all need to grow the fuck up. You think Scott Bradlee, the guy making all these covers agrees with you? He covers songs because he likes them, not because he wants to make them good.

    • @PanglossDr
      @PanglossDr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@fishman-tr9im Actually the world knows without your advice.

    • @deadyoda
      @deadyoda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      and One Take !

  • @jameshar9592
    @jameshar9592 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2158

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

    • @Deathbird_Mitch
      @Deathbird_Mitch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +125

      That is Scott Bradley. He arranges all this.

    • @bereabeard
      @bereabeard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +188

      He's also the founder of, and brains behind, Post Modern Jukebox, created in 2011. He's a freakin genius and a very impressive pianist, and continues to find the most amazing talent year after year. You are watching greatness here.

    • @Absurd000
      @Absurd000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      so amazing!

    • @epo1980
      @epo1980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      this is what musicians do.

    • @rafalogicus
      @rafalogicus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      This vocal is so passionate and precise. It blows my mind away... Every time

  • @raincells
    @raincells 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2289

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

    • @BenDGrimm
      @BenDGrimm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +102

      Bob Nasella She’s busy on Broadway!

    • @tinaleanne556
      @tinaleanne556 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      It is all based on who you are willing to stroke.

    • @crebegea
      @crebegea 5 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      I think she's just too good to be doing just one thing in order to be able to sell. Look at the usual "huge stars" of now. They are just 1 note, 1 trick poney. I guess, more than that, the audience would not take, they wouldn't know where to place you. But, just the same, maybe she's in for something even bigger. Lord knows what that might be.

    • @ronniemassart3834
      @ronniemassart3834 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      It's all about the marketing.... Look up Beth Hart and it's the same story for her but I doubt she loses any sleep not winning a Grammy but is highly qualified.

    • @tinaleanne556
      @tinaleanne556 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Corruption in the show business industry: It's all about who you know and who you blow.Absolutely no reason she should not be on the top of the charts.

  • @StevenCampbell1955
    @StevenCampbell1955 ปีที่แล้ว +177

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

  • @krismack4222
    @krismack4222 5 ปีที่แล้ว +743

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

    • @DanielRutter
      @DanielRutter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sing it like it was your own my friend. If it rattles your soul like it was a song of your own, the world would expect nothing different. :)

    • @ckoz8595
      @ckoz8595 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same:)

    • @hulkslayer626
      @hulkslayer626 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same. I have no voice. In my head, I sound like the singers of the songs I'm singing, so I have no voice of my own lol

  • @areallysmartcookie
    @areallysmartcookie 8 ปีที่แล้ว +180

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

    • @neuro5547
      @neuro5547 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I'd like to imagine that you burped as you wrote that. xD

    • @alonso2037
      @alonso2037 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      +Natalie Miller Trust me I wouldn't talk at all, I would keep my voice just for important situations

    • @gumburgobek
      @gumburgobek 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Alonso Mendoza hahahaha "my voice is too awesome to ask for a napkin!".. Honestly her voice would make everyday errands way too dramatic o_O

  • @SyntheticFuture
    @SyntheticFuture 3 ปีที่แล้ว +664

    Things learned from this channel:
    1. TH-cam 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...

    • @georgeisaak5321
      @georgeisaak5321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What you should understand here is that recommendations are based on your personal interest and taste. The algorithm works in such a way that you have to "search" for a specific genre or subject in order define what you like and what you might wanna hear next. For example if you start watching videos with anything about the universe pretty soon you will talk and sound like an astrophysicist... 😂

    • @SyntheticFuture
      @SyntheticFuture 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@georgeisaak5321 I know how the algo is supposed to work. The problem arises when your interests are too wide for it to comprehent :P I watch Veritasium, Numberphile, Tom Scott, but also stuff like Good Mythical Morning. I listen any kind off music randing from jazz to electronic to extreme metal. I watch science content, history content, video/photo tutorials, game engine tutorials, 3D modeling, general entertainment. I'm pretty sure that TH-cam can't handle my ADD of interests xD

    • @georgeisaak5321
      @georgeisaak5321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@SyntheticFuture i am glad to hear i am not the only one... 😂

    • @jerrymcrie
      @jerrymcrie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      "2. There's a sh*t ton of amazing singers out there that are pretty much unknown...|" yes. because that is not the demand. the 60's - 90s" are gone. good music is allmost dead.

    • @Etymon-jt3zw
      @Etymon-jt3zw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought the same thing, you should also check out Holly Henry she's amazing

  • @zveryok1
    @zveryok1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    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.

    • @LonesomeTwin
      @LonesomeTwin ปีที่แล้ว +4

      She effortlessly hits the high note that Hozier noticably can't. Immense version.

    • @joelhansen7373
      @joelhansen7373 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      She trained at Juliard. It shows!

    • @Uslogisticsman
      @Uslogisticsman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Been sharing this…. The feedback is pure ❤

  • @alessandrosparacia9445
    @alessandrosparacia9445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    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.

  • @Lightmane
    @Lightmane 8 ปีที่แล้ว +542

    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.

    • @blacknightboy17
      @blacknightboy17 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      their rendition of my heart will go on I fell in love with the channel after that

    • @Rwededyet
      @Rwededyet 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just watched a video of them doing this song in Nashville. The video quality isn't as great, but her performance is even more powerful than she did here.

    •  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's exaclty my story

    • @Lightmane
      @Lightmane 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Natalia Ramírez Uribe What's your story?

    • @markneubauer9522
      @markneubauer9522 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lightmane321 Amen. Agreed.

  • @fallwitch
    @fallwitch 8 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    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.

    • @xerospacious4024
      @xerospacious4024 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fall Witch 1 not that many singers use autotune.

  • @ML-dl1cp
    @ML-dl1cp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    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.

  • @elsterton5107
    @elsterton5107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

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

  • @alecmcgrathofcanada9175
    @alecmcgrathofcanada9175 8 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    GOOSEBUMPS.

    • @ShamWerks
      @ShamWerks 8 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      +Alec McGrath My goosebumps had goosebumps.

  • @themobileman6895
    @themobileman6895 8 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    Great voice - just beautiful!

    • @postmodernjukebox
      @postmodernjukebox  8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      +TheMobileMan Thanks, if you want more of Morgan (and let's be honest, who doesn't!?) watch this smooth single! th-cam.com/video/8gO_lxThc1M/w-d-xo.html

    • @cuttlefisch
      @cuttlefisch 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +TheMobileMan I have just bought her new album "Hunter"...it is my new favourite album, just gorgeous. Her voice is just to die for.

    • @allanreyes1833
      @allanreyes1833 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      This mоviе is now available tоo watch heеerе => twitter.com/489a37326cc90c30b/status/793634081808363520 Take Me To Church Piano Vocal Hozier Cover ft МMMMorgan Jamees

    • @Vlad-ni3ju
      @Vlad-ni3ju 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Allan Reyes
      Okay? A movie of a cover?
      Ok i'm leaving Bye!

  • @rahulsharma9699
    @rahulsharma9699 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

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

  • @KumatheCatalyst
    @KumatheCatalyst 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    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.

  • @ericduminil
    @ericduminil 6 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    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.

    • @sashasorensen5945
      @sashasorensen5945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Same exact experience.

    • @MrLongcat9001
      @MrLongcat9001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Exact same here. I never understood this song but now it's clicked and it's emotional to say the least.

    • @markregan8907
      @markregan8907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I never heard this song before this version, but it brings forth emotions a guy like me doesn't usually have. The pure sincerity of her tone, expression and what she emotes is just beautiful. Love this song.

    • @alijane6675
      @alijane6675 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Truth

    • @indioloco6600
      @indioloco6600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A warm balm for our souls.

  • @NYClocationScout
    @NYClocationScout 5 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    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.

  • @breakactionck
    @breakactionck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @pete0695
    @pete0695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    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

  • @WHATTHEBUCKSHOW
    @WHATTHEBUCKSHOW 9 ปีที่แล้ว +361

    YES YES YES!!!!!!! I MEAN!! STOP!! I CANT EVEN!!!

    • @hardpliers
      @hardpliers 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yay, hi there! Amazing piece of work, right? :DDD

    • @karakamen
      @karakamen 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I too can't even Buck!

    • @zilibabwei
      @zilibabwei 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Right??? I mean, I cant even either. I dont know what. But I cant do it... even.

    • @user-td4do3op2d
      @user-td4do3op2d 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can't even what?

    • @Bigbadtyrant1
      @Bigbadtyrant1 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      hey Buck!!!

  • @CryptidBogLord
    @CryptidBogLord 8 ปีที่แล้ว +46

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

  • @ryanscott8695
    @ryanscott8695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

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

  • @luciarossilashayas9297
    @luciarossilashayas9297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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.

  • @AlANi2K12
    @AlANi2K12 8 ปีที่แล้ว +105

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

    • @sugoruyo
      @sugoruyo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yeah, this whole video is a goosebump factory.

  • @kevindebruycker4558
    @kevindebruycker4558 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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.

    • @nathantye
      @nathantye 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me and my best friend was at the show in Richmond as well and I COMPLETELY agree. I stood up immediately at the end of this performance. The entire show was amazing but this stood out amongst greatness. I can close my eyes and go back to her singing this song that night. Bravo!

    • @sugoruyo
      @sugoruyo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +nathantye For something to stand out in a PMJ live performance it has to be beyond good, so the both of you singing such praises it has to be on the level of a life experience. I'm about to book my tickets and something tells me I'm not gonna regret it.

  • @rrk426
    @rrk426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

  • @cranberryfox
    @cranberryfox 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

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

  • @weiistone
    @weiistone 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1549

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

    • @StevenCampbell1955
      @StevenCampbell1955 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      3.20 is where the spark ignites.
      ( I suppose she was enjoying herself.)

    • @bagdadaladin8672
      @bagdadaladin8672 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      she is ringing you allready

    • @NguyenPhuong-tm5ey
      @NguyenPhuong-tm5ey 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      weiistone e

    • @armymunk1632
      @armymunk1632 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whitney Houston

    • @ronruddick2972
      @ronruddick2972 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Somebody should actually do that... like a nomicon

  • @leopolisss
    @leopolisss 7 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    PMJ - Perfect Morgan James

    • @jonasnickel1652
      @jonasnickel1652 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    • @jordanevans3889
      @jordanevans3889 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would love to see a PMV !

    • @CraigBMM
      @CraigBMM 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahah indeed .. shes awsome .. but i found myself drawn away a bit by the recording on this piece . its off a bit by PMJ standards i think .. sounds just harsh .. morgans great .. i think the actual recording setup could have been done better .. its off the mark

  • @mickgreen9426
    @mickgreen9426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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.

  • @DanielSmith-pq4yc
    @DanielSmith-pq4yc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @DevonBattilega
    @DevonBattilega 9 ปีที่แล้ว +169

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

    • @MsNinjaCrafts
      @MsNinjaCrafts 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      omg devon hi

    • @sami7067
      @sami7067 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fancy to see you her Devon ❤️

    • @whalepony
      @whalepony 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg,Slay Bæ,Love you

    • @aznlovebird25
      @aznlovebird25 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Devon! Hi

    • @pal_pal_
      @pal_pal_ 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      ha its devon! small youtube world

  • @Spammyguy712
    @Spammyguy712 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

  • @Evehawk87
    @Evehawk87 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @bowei-qr8jc
    @bowei-qr8jc 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

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

  • @yiklongtay6029
    @yiklongtay6029 8 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    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.

  • @PadmaBCN
    @PadmaBCN 6 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    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!

    • @jackdedert2945
      @jackdedert2945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I liken her to one of those artists--be they instrumentalist or singer--who can just 'think' a note and it flies out of her instrument without even thinking about it. It just...happens. I know she has honed her craft with great diligence, but it all serves to get to that point.

    • @CortexNewsService
      @CortexNewsService 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Considering the other voices on PMJ, that is saying something

  • @Mekratrig
    @Mekratrig 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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.

  • @inthedougout301
    @inthedougout301 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @mitchtillison688
    @mitchtillison688 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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.

  • @dimsdimsdims
    @dimsdimsdims 9 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Perfect! Perfect!! Perfect!!!

    • @pianoaround
      @pianoaround 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes! Yes! Yes!!

  • @jacquief6049
    @jacquief6049 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Utterly beautiful. I love Hozier singing this but her voice is so clear and pure that I can't do anything but love this version

  • @russellcole4916
    @russellcole4916 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @benjamincaller1128
    @benjamincaller1128 8 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    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!

    • @atmaillumina
      @atmaillumina 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Benjamin Caller 110% agree,

    • @dave1497
      @dave1497 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      1,000,000,000 % agree!

    • @juanimolina6048
      @juanimolina6048 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      the only issue compared with the original is that this lacks the homosexual innuendos. other than that is greater

    • @InspectorSaget
      @InspectorSaget 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Better than the original? Let's not get carried away here...

    • @whatreallymatters571
      @whatreallymatters571 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      i wish people would stop trying to compare covers to the original. You may prefer it but that doesn't mean it's better. Have some respect for the person who brought the song into the world. Compare it to covers as that's what it is.

  • @paavobergmann4920
    @paavobergmann4920 6 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Once in a while, there is a voice that just completely blows you off your feet. Happened to me around 15sec into the song, and there I didn´t even yet know what she really can do...This performance really left me stunned and speechless. The pianist is fantastic, and she...there...just...wow

  • @KatieMH
    @KatieMH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This is such a powerful version of this song. Just so beautiful both of them work so well together for this.

  • @carolinebennett5615
    @carolinebennett5615 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Extraordinary. The voice, the passion, the piano. Sublime.

  • @fhwsfo
    @fhwsfo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    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.

    • @juliensouverain3762
      @juliensouverain3762 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Seriously…I don’t understand all the lyrics ´cause i’am french(and i am drunk too)…Just for me it is beautyfull,and for the rest,i don’t care about!

  • @kareed3
    @kareed3 8 ปีที่แล้ว +78

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

  • @maikek.76
    @maikek.76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @Strettpegger
    @Strettpegger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    HOLY SH*T what a performance - since TH-cam'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........

    • @InamorataMillie
      @InamorataMillie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of my favorite songs is Dear Prudence. I’ll hope over there now.

    • @jasonmarques1480
      @jasonmarques1480 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seven Nation Army is performed by Haley. She's good too 😃

    • @jackdedert2945
      @jackdedert2945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really think her cover (and Scott's arrangement) of Aerosmith's 'Dream On' is really the apex of her work with PMJ.

  • @PuddlesPityParty
    @PuddlesPityParty 9 ปีที่แล้ว +534

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

    • @RPRosen-ki2fk
      @RPRosen-ki2fk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      You ain't too shabby, yourself Mr. P.

    • @GloriaDelicioso
      @GloriaDelicioso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Scott makes this happen...brings the best to the market. Asks the butcher to wrap them up with string and paper and lays them out at our feet in sheer perfection.
      Why has no one else done this? I love everything he pulls together...go searching and Puddles Pity Party is not to be passed over either!!! See them in concert,

    • @jimekstrom407
      @jimekstrom407 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Morgan is badass for sure. So are you Puddles

    • @marperzam
      @marperzam 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      X@@GloriaDelicioso

    • @janicemartin2556
      @janicemartin2556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We love you too Puddles!

  • @anetukin61
    @anetukin61 9 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

  • @99subetai
    @99subetai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I think I have listened to this song every day for the last two or three weeks. Just amazing talent on display, both singer and pianist.

  • @Minuz1
    @Minuz1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @massive_bass_nerd
    @massive_bass_nerd 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @AmazingLarna12
    @AmazingLarna12 8 ปีที่แล้ว +621

    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

    • @postmodernjukebox
      @postmodernjukebox  8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      +LarnaStorm Welcome and thank you! You can check out more of our stuff on TH-cam, or on our website: postmodernjukebox.com/video/

    • @AmazingLarna12
      @AmazingLarna12 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I will! I didn't expect a reply! Haha so thank you :)

    • @Seiphirian
      @Seiphirian 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +LarnaStorm Goosebumps all over here too, friend. This is absolutly stunning.

    • @JenaKorby
      @JenaKorby 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Can I be her when I grow up?

    • @nicolerodgers4938
      @nicolerodgers4938 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      couldn't have said better myself

  • @nathanknipmeyer2189
    @nathanknipmeyer2189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @91Aramis
    @91Aramis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @christiandabarcaa
    @christiandabarcaa 8 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    she can sculpt a rock with her voice!

  • @devilonyourshoulder8845
    @devilonyourshoulder8845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was completely taken by surprise at 3:20! This song can be a difficult one to cover, but she did it brilliantly. The way Ms. James consistently added power or softened her voice with such emotion (Hozier made emotion a large influence of his voice behind the lyrics), yet with excellent control, timing, and accuracy is truly amazing. She is a one-of-a-kind singer for sure

  • @catwalks1201
    @catwalks1201 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can watch this a hundred times and will always start to cry in the end. The way Morgan is driven here from the inside is very touching.

  • @JamesRoyceDawson
    @JamesRoyceDawson 9 ปีที่แล้ว +376

    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.

    • @patwhw
      @patwhw 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Indeed, since this wasnt a boring pop song to start with :P

    • @FlowersInHisHair
      @FlowersInHisHair 9 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Since when has "necessary" got anything to do with it? No song was written to be sung by only one person. Why anyone would call an astonishing recording like this as "unnecessary" just... just stuns me.

    • @JamesRoyceDawson
      @JamesRoyceDawson 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      FlowersInHisHair I mainly enjoy Post-modern Jukebox because they actually change the songs they cover to be more retro and stripped down, and for a lot of pop songs, that's a good thing and it can be a huge improvement.
      In this case, the original song was already stripped down, soulful and retro, so they aren't adding anything by covering it. She's still an amazing singer, but they just haven't improved on the original like they have with other songs.

    • @FlowersInHisHair
      @FlowersInHisHair 9 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      ***** They don't have to add anything, or improve anything. They are under no obligation to operate the way you want. This is a beautiful rendition.

    • @muzio78
      @muzio78 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That is one of the stupidest comments on the internet

  • @LizzieWofford
    @LizzieWofford 9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Morgan James, you are quite phenomenal. Xx

  • @waledhasan3852
    @waledhasan3852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!

  • @jeremybeckinger2363
    @jeremybeckinger2363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @mrapollinax
    @mrapollinax 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @williambarnes3590
    @williambarnes3590 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

  • @luciapatino5351
    @luciapatino5351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am speechless with her voice, I just love it. Thank you for make my day happy with your music.

  • @olorda
    @olorda 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just how incredible that Scott Bradlee gets to work with Morgan James and vice versa. Just extraordinary that these people find each other and then produce this wonderful music together 🙂

  • @lol.of.the.rings.
    @lol.of.the.rings. 9 ปีที่แล้ว +39

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

    • @EdwardConrad
      @EdwardConrad 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      My favorite version: Take Me To Church (The Voice Performance) - Single by Matt McAndrew
      itun.es/us/vuOk4

    • @lol.of.the.rings.
      @lol.of.the.rings. 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Edward Conrad​ I don't haz iTunes (>_

    • @EdwardConrad
      @EdwardConrad 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Will Carr, the horror. lol. Here's some of it on TH-cam: th-cam.com/video/UwYCTjO_knw/w-d-xo.html

    • @pianoaround
      @pianoaround 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      me tooo! YES YES YES!!! Will Carr

  • @LucasRodmo
    @LucasRodmo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The lyrics with this performance, made me deeply emotional. Everytime she sings "Amen" I cry.

    • @LucasRodmo
      @LucasRodmo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Man at piano.
      HANDS DOWN, this was flawless

  • @BrunoFerreira-px8du
    @BrunoFerreira-px8du 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this voice is flawless and powerful
    in a way that i never seen before

  • @kensomerville8325
    @kensomerville8325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If everyone had a Morgan James to come home to, the world would be a happy place.

  • @bcathey4432
    @bcathey4432 9 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    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!

    • @mschmidt62
      @mschmidt62 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +BC Athey I've listened to this hundreds of times and I still get goosebumps every time.

  • @ClassicalJams
    @ClassicalJams 8 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Oh Wow, what a fantastic and highly emotive performance! What a vocal by Morgan! She is phenomenal and head and shoulders above the rest! BRAVO!!!!

  • @diplomat2623
    @diplomat2623 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Literally sent chills through my scalp!!!

  • @TheSeiterCircus
    @TheSeiterCircus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!

  • @madeniquevanwyk
    @madeniquevanwyk 8 ปีที่แล้ว +767

    I see you, Piano Man. You just wanna get a glimpse of the camera every now and then :)

    • @antor12
      @antor12 8 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      Thats Scott Bradlee himself!

    • @madeniquevanwyk
      @madeniquevanwyk 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      You're kidding!! I did NOT know that :0

    • @markstanton63
      @markstanton63 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Madenique van Wyk
      Now I'm picturing Liberace sitting the piano .... It's a different performance altogether.

    • @yeli4804
      @yeli4804 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You r so cute.

    • @jessMEisTaken
      @jessMEisTaken 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Madenique van Wyk

  • @lucho4930
    @lucho4930 8 ปีที่แล้ว +491

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

    • @CrippleX89
      @CrippleX89 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      +Lionel Messi damn onions

    • @rollysj384
      @rollysj384 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Lionel Messi wtf? i did cry at that mark!

    • @6gradosproducciones
      @6gradosproducciones 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Lionel Messi Boys don't cry *

    • @Dualstein
      @Dualstein 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Lionel Messi Men DON'T cry. We weep.

    • @charismabros5352
      @charismabros5352 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      just like I cryed when you lost the world cup

  • @joseluistavarez8600
    @joseluistavarez8600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This has been one of the best performances that I have heard, SBand MJ are in complete harmony. Thank you for this, just amazing

  • @melomaniakjm
    @melomaniakjm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the fact that she does her version with great arrangement and a pianist that listens to what's going on and also that she gives it all she got, misses a few things but who cares she keeps going with the flow. I can listen to this on a loop, what a voice what a sould and passion this lady seems to have. Thank you.

  • @ChristopherFranko
    @ChristopherFranko 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @pianoaround
      @pianoaround 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hahaha fan fucking tastico!! Christopher Franko

  • @DL2RIVER
    @DL2RIVER 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1269

    That's better than my version I do in the shower...

    • @trannguyen5461
      @trannguyen5461 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      of course lol

    • @paulwary
      @paulwary 7 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Nah, it's the mic. If we had a mic like that we could totally rock.

    • @scaho
      @scaho 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Paul Wray lol

    • @cloyun-hee9564
      @cloyun-hee9564 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Paul Wray
      If anything a good mic makes all the imperfections stand out even more lol

    • @scaho
      @scaho 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chloé Ichinose If you have a bad voice no mic would fix that, but there's no denying that a good mic will make your voice stand out better if you have a good voice.

  • @JohnSmith-vb6jx
    @JohnSmith-vb6jx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This lady is truly gifted. Arrangement was wonderful. I understood every word Miss James was singing; that is unusually impressive, especially when the song lyrics are so classically amazing. She is stunning!

  • @Jens_2013
    @Jens_2013 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    _blows me away - der absolute Knaller. Sehr überzeugend und authentische Darbringung. Sehr gut die Stelle in @__3:18_

  • @okawiguna2844
    @okawiguna2844 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    The best amen i ever heard

  • @sarnieken
    @sarnieken 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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!!!!

  • @claudiufloroiu7957
    @claudiufloroiu7957 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    cannot listen to this woman without crying.. Its incredible

  • @blairco
    @blairco 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Over a decade ago I saw PMJ in a repurposed church in Toronto. It was a small venue with maybe a few hundred people but they showed up swing-dancing (literally). I am routinely blown away by their sets including this performance with Morgan James who is such a confident and beautiful singer. Y'all took me to church. Bless you guys.

  • @tinaleanne8230
    @tinaleanne8230 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    OMG . . Another one that made me stop what I was doing to watch and listen and play again.1st the voice: So full it fills the room and touches my soul.2nd the emotion: Morgan put everything she had in the emotional portrayal of this piece.3rd the arrangement: Scott is a genius that deserves more recognition.

  • @LuBlues
    @LuBlues 7 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    *What voice is this, my God. I love you Morgan. You are magnificent!

    • @michaelk980
      @michaelk980 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bachelor's of Music in Voice from Juilliard + years on Broadway = education, training and experience. That is the difference between getting lucking with an ear-worm, and having pure platinum pipes.

  • @johncook9392
    @johncook9392 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow that is one hell of a voice!

  • @kanavmohanmarwaha2432
    @kanavmohanmarwaha2432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the best covers I ever heard.
    It had originality but at the same time u didn't messed with qualities on original piece.

  • @kateluvshugz
    @kateluvshugz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I listened to this 3 times in another tab without watching the video and just now watched it all the way through. She is so unpretentiously beautiful. It's like "Oh yeah by the way I happen to be stunning too, you know just randomly, that's not why you are here tho so whatevz".