Did you ever in your life think you'd say a Grand Piano and a String Quartet with a trained Opera Singer was the hottest thing ever to enter your ears! Amazing how perfection can catch you off guard.
I’ve seen them in concert. Hubby and I dressed up and had the BEST time! All of their music is amazing. Morgan James also is opera trained. She refuse to ever be “auto-tuned”, so what you hear is 100% her.
Guy, girl, gay, straight, it don't matter. you listen to Haley sing Creep, you're in love. She uses nearly every vocal technique that there IS in under 3 minutes and makes it sound as natural as breathing or walking.
Morgan is also a super sweet lady! FYI, she refuses to be autotuned. PMJ is currently on their north American tour, and will be heading to Europe in 2023. 😃✌
If someone requested this, then I thank them for it. Morgan is just about as good as it gets. You should listen to her PMJ performances of Maps, and Take Me to Church. Guarantee you will love both.
Total package performance ! ! ! Eath and every one of them KILLED-IT !!!!!!!!!!!! Morgan has outstanding breath control and that is just the tip of the iceberg as far as her talent.
Morgan James can flat out SANG!!!! PMJ does a great job spinning these songs back in time. Morgan's got a lot of great music out there. PMJ feat Haley Reinhart "Creep" is another bonafide crusher song. Morgan is like "Fire", Haley is like the "Smoke" love them.
PMJ was formed by the piano player Scott Bradlee, and is a collection of rotating vocalists and (I think) musicians, doing these 'out of genre' covers, and doing them excellently! Van, PLEASE check out PMJ with Hayley Reinhart singing _Creep._ Truly on another level.
Check out Morgan’s cover of Sledgehammer. That’s an amazing performance!!! Just a little background about Mrs. James. She’s a Juilliard trained opera singer who has performed on Broadway. Her current style is more jazzy/R&B. Morgan put out an album covering Nina Simone’s songs as a tribute to her. You should go down the Morgan James rabbit hole; I think you’ll really enjoy it!
"suited and booted", yes! Was just talking with my wife and a couple that we went out to dinner with last night. Nicer place in town, it was a spontaneous "let's get some dinner" kind of thing. When I found out where we were going I replied that I needed to change. I was going to at least slip on a button down shirt and a blazer. The other wife said "no need, her husband had a sweatshirt on". So I didn't change. There wasn't a "need" to get all decked out, but we all agreed that it didn't feel right to be in there as casual as we were. I like the idea of the "50's-60's" era of wearing suits and dresses to go out. This rendition is ridiculously good. Morgan James' pipes are something else.
Morgan James did a cover of Prince's "Say My Name". It's fantastic. She's one of the few artists that got approval from Prince to cover one of his songs.
Love Morgan James. Her voice is so soulful. Unbelievable, really. She's on tour right now. Check her out. Take Me To Church live version is incredible.
I love this! Looks and has the feel of the old "Juke Joint" or "Speak Easy"! (A little before my time, somewhat. Lol) I need more of THIS in my life! Thanks Van, love your channel and keep up the good work! 👍❤
Morgan James caught my eye listening to her sing Maroon 5's MAP in 1970s style!!! She has some pipes! Dream on is sung in Deep South Blues genre fashion. I wish more Black Americans would sing like Bibby King, Robert Johnson, and Bessie Smith. The Blues came about from the suffering of Black Americans i.e. slavery and segregation. As part of Black History month, we all need to listen to the Blue genre singers of the past. You can feel their soul crying out!! As Christians, we all have a soul within us. When injustice is being done the human soul cries out in some way or fashion. Our fellow Black American singers were reaching out to all Americans via songs.... in a way to express their suffering in the current political climate of the time. We MUST embrace our horrible past and never go backward.
Your reaction was priceless. I absolutely love Morgan James. My wife and I saw her in person in Washington DC on Black Friday, in Asheville, NC on New Year's Eve, and we will see her again in Newport News, VA on March 20th. The Hotelcafe will be streaming her March 13th show live.
Morgan is an outstanding artist, the band is always on point, Scott does awesome arrangements. if you are interested in music in other languages, you should try Lara Fabian " Je Suis Malade", Rocio Durcal " Amor Eterno", Morissette Amon, " Resignation" or "Akin Ka Na Lang", Hamza Namira, "Dari Ya Alby". Thank you for reacting to some of the best artists in the world.
Never thought about Dream on being performed in this style, but damn sister ! You just blew my mind. I love the late great Ronnie James Dio's cover of this, but this is a close second.
THIS and "Creep" w/ Haley Reinhart are my favorite PMJ covers where as good as the originals are, I personally like them even better, Definitely check that one out as well
Her name is Morgan James and she should be the next Linda Ronstadt but the music business is in a shambles. Thank you Scott for PMJ so true talent has a release. If you like her you might like Robyn Adele Anderson another PMJ star.
I hope you make PMJ a regular on your channel. I really really loved your reaction. I'm a metal head. This song has always been up there in the list of my favorites. Butt I think Morgan's performance Wins my heart. I do think she give Steven Tyler run for his money. Although Morgan can hit that high note I think Steven goes even higher. Thanks for a great reaction How are you doing with those ventriloquist lessons?
Good morning Van and the LFR family, I hope everybody has a great day. I love watching because I always hear music I wouldn't normally listen to. Thanks Great reaction as always
one more by PMJ to check is their Every Breath You take with Jaclyn McSpadden (it's one cover that doesn't sound like a Stalker song) or perhaps the PMJ All About That Bass which also has Morgan James and Ariana Savalas. You have just discovered one more rabbit hole :)
I love PMJ. So much to react to there. Just sort by views and you`ve got reactions sorted for weeks. Can`t wait to see them in May, it`s been rearranged a few times because of covid
I've been a BIG fan of Morgan for a few years now. Absolutely LOVE her!!! The first time I heard this cover I just couldn't get Steven Tyler's voice out of my head. It wasn't until I listened for the third time that I could truly appreciate Morgan's cover. Morgan studied opera at Julliard (her classical training is why she has those big pipes) and has played on Broadway. She didn't appear in any of the talent shows because of the age limitation. She was signed under Epic Records and released two albums. After she was released from Epic she started her own band and is married to the guitar player, Doug Wamble. She also is an indy under Hedonist Records LLC. If I may suggest, check these songs from Morgan out as well. All About That Bass, Meghan Trainor. This is where I first discovered Morgan James th-cam.com/video/aLnZ1NQm2uk/w-d-xo.html Call My Name, Prince - Prince rarely gives permission to record his songs but within 5 minutes of hearing Morgan's cover, he said yes. th-cam.com/video/DhbS3BFtXDk/w-d-xo.html Ain't No Way, Aretha Franklin - Morgan holds a note for an amazing 24 seconds @ 1:42 into the video. I get frisson every time I hear it! th-cam.com/video/3qw9SjAYHEg/w-d-xo.html And yet, still a couple more. Who Wants to Live Forever, Queen - th-cam.com/video/7Ttx0gHKfY8/w-d-xo.html Take Me to Church, Hozier - th-cam.com/video/9C0xGB73Uuc/w-d-xo.html And just for the fun of it, here's one that I recorded the first time I saw her live in concert at The Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis, MN doing her title track Reckless Abandon th-cam.com/video/rAgYQj7bBes/w-d-xo.html Morgan is one of the hardest workers in the industry. For example, Morgan dreamed that she performed Jesus Christ Superstar as Jesus and Shoshana Bean was Judas. She decided to put on an entire female production of JSC and started hand selecting some of the best vocalists, performers, musicians, producers and engineers in the business - all females. She put on a live concert at he the Highline Ballroom and later got Pledge Music involved to raise some money to produce an album. Unfortunately Pledge Music stole everyone's money (allegedly) and filed bankruptcy. She's managed to release several of the songs anyway and is still doing what she can to release the entire thing. To paraphrase her, “It will get released, I just don't know when.” Check out Gethsemane, you WILL be impressed! th-cam.com/video/nuqVjC0XrkE/w-d-xo.html So yeah, I'm a Morgan fan. Big time. Check her out at www.morganjamesonline.com/
You listened to Morgan James and Hailey Reinhardt together when you watched All About That Base. You asked if you were in trouble. Lol I think every man in the world is in trouble when either Hailey or Morgan starts singing. And when they sing together?? It’s a force of nature.
Check out All About That Bass with Haley Reinhart, Morgan James and Ariana Savalas (Telly “Kojak” Savalas’ daughter) - th-cam.com/video/aLnZ1NQm2uk/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=PostmodernJukebox
nice reaction lfr... you really need to do a similar reaction to postmodern jukebox's amazing re-imagination cover of radioheads's "creep" featuring haley reinhart. "dream on" is superb, but "creep" is an absolute masterpiece
Not only can she sing like an angle but she’s not bad to look at either. Morgan ROCKS!!!!!!
Post Modern Jukebox is great. Listen to any of their music and you will be pleased. Their cover of Creep is Fantastic!
Needs to be a Theme Song on a James Bond Movie!
One of my All Time Favorite renditions!
Awesome
You have to hear her sing Maps. And Hailie Rinehart Black hole sun and Seven nation army, there all amazing.
Seven nation army was legendary her best one 🤍
@@diyarezgui9931 she does No Doubt Don't Speak
Her version of "I can't stand the rain" is great also. The version where she is on stage with the blues band is awesome.
Maps is so groovy. 🔥
Did you ever in your life think you'd say a Grand Piano and a String Quartet with a trained Opera Singer was the hottest thing ever to enter your ears! Amazing how perfection can catch you off guard.
You're reaction is spot on. You definitely have some real class in your bones kudossssss.
Her cover of maps is amazing and fun!
Morgan is my absolute favorite singer.
Mine as well!!!
I’ve seen them in concert. Hubby and I dressed up and had the BEST time! All of their music is amazing. Morgan James also is opera trained. She refuse to ever be “auto-tuned”, so what you hear is 100% her.
PMJ w/ Haley Rheinhart’s version of Creep is one of the sexiest performances ever. NOT raunchy, just pure sex appeal with a heaping dose of talent.
masterpiece... that is... maybe, the best cover ever done, bar none
The very best!
Guy, girl, gay, straight, it don't matter. you listen to Haley sing Creep, you're in love. She uses nearly every vocal technique that there IS in under 3 minutes and makes it sound as natural as breathing or walking.
Absolutely...
This just blows you away...Bravo Bravo🎵🎵🎵🎼🎼🎼🎙🎙🎙💕💕💕💕
Morgan is also a super sweet lady! FYI, she refuses to be autotuned. PMJ is currently on their north American tour, and will be heading to Europe in 2023. 😃✌
One of the finest voices on Earth
Absolutely!
If someone requested this, then I thank them for it. Morgan is just about as good as it gets. You should listen to her PMJ performances of Maps, and Take Me to Church. Guarantee you will love both.
Postmodern Jukebox. Braking down old hits, and remaking them into something new. So cool. A lot of great singers with them.
Morgan James WOW! WOW! WOW WOW! ABSOLUTELY GREAT CUT
I don't know who does the arrangements for PMJ, but they do an awesome job of fitting the music to the talent.
Total package performance ! ! ! Eath and every one of them KILLED-IT !!!!!!!!!!!! Morgan has outstanding breath control and that is just the tip of the iceberg as far as her talent.
My Dude, this cover was awesome, PMJ is awesome, would love for you to see more. Hayley Reindhart's cover of Creep with them is phenomenal
I never get tired of hearing Morgan James sing this. Simply amazing.
That is a lot of power in that tiny body.
Morgan James can flat out SANG!!!! PMJ does a great job spinning these songs back in time. Morgan's got a lot of great music out there. PMJ feat Haley Reinhart "Creep" is another bonafide crusher song. Morgan is like "Fire", Haley is like the "Smoke" love them.
PMJ was formed by the piano player Scott Bradlee, and is a collection of rotating vocalists and (I think) musicians, doing these 'out of genre' covers, and doing them excellently!
Van, PLEASE check out PMJ with Hayley Reinhart singing _Creep._ Truly on another level.
Check out Morgan’s cover of Sledgehammer. That’s an amazing performance!!! Just a little background about Mrs. James. She’s a Juilliard trained opera singer who has performed on Broadway. Her current style is more jazzy/R&B. Morgan put out an album covering Nina Simone’s songs as a tribute to her. You should go down the Morgan James rabbit hole; I think you’ll really enjoy it!
Sledgehammer is where I was first introduced to Morgan James...have not looked back since...😀
PMJ is my new favorite band. For some more, check out their version of Creep or All about that bass. Just masterful.
Amazing performance by all. Morgan is talented beyond belief.
Goosebumps! What I noticed is the crispness of her vocals. One can understand the lyrics better here than in Aerosmith's iconic version.
Their version of Creep is AMAZING
She's my favorite 😍
Morgan james cover of Maps and Sledgehammer next
Morgan also does a cover of Take Me to Church with PMJ, which is just as powerful as this!
"suited and booted", yes! Was just talking with my wife and a couple that we went out to dinner with last night. Nicer place in town, it was a spontaneous "let's get some dinner" kind of thing. When I found out where we were going I replied that I needed to change. I was going to at least slip on a button down shirt and a blazer. The other wife said "no need, her husband had a sweatshirt on". So I didn't change. There wasn't a "need" to get all decked out, but we all agreed that it didn't feel right to be in there as casual as we were. I like the idea of the "50's-60's" era of wearing suits and dresses to go out.
This rendition is ridiculously good. Morgan James' pipes are something else.
Brilliant 🙌
That is one of a kind singer which has no equal, none.
Morgan James did a cover of Prince's "Say My Name". It's fantastic. She's one of the few artists that got approval from Prince to cover one of his songs.
Actually, it's 'Call My Name', and you're right, she kicks it's ASS!😲🤘✌. th-cam.com/video/DhbS3BFtXDk/w-d-xo.html
PMJ w/ Morgan’s version of Maps is a must watch/listen video.
Maps and Take me to Church are my favs
Perfection. Since you enjoyed this, check out her performance of Take me to Church.
Please, please react to "Maps" ! She flats kills it with SOUL!!!
Love Morgan James. Her voice is so soulful. Unbelievable, really. She's on tour right now. Check her out. Take Me To Church live version is incredible.
Love her voice, stage presence! Classy!
I could not believe this when I first heard it. Amazing. 💖
I love this! Looks and has the feel of the old "Juke Joint" or "Speak Easy"! (A little before my time, somewhat. Lol) I need more of THIS in my life! Thanks Van, love your channel and keep up the good work! 👍❤
Julliard trained in classical voice. Check out PMJ/M James cover of "Maps"!
I have seen the PMJ live twice and will see them as often as I can. They are amazing and every show is different ;)
Yeah. I'm so glad you have discovered her. She is greatly underappreciated. Please react to her original called Hunter.
I love that you love this. I was lucky to see them live at Chastain Park. They were stunning...
The piano man is the founder of the group!
I found her and her music about ten years on MRM Reactions. Incredible
“Call My Name”. You’re welcome.
I don’t know how all these ladies who can sing their asses off aren’t so famous!!
Morgan James is the BEST singer I have ever heard
"I'm not going to stop this one more time" LOL. Yes you were. We knew you were.
Every so often you get someone who appreciates the details
You gotta here the real Dream on by Aerosmith
Morgan James caught my eye listening to her sing Maroon 5's MAP in 1970s style!!! She has some pipes! Dream on is sung in Deep South Blues genre fashion. I wish more Black Americans would sing like Bibby King, Robert Johnson, and Bessie Smith. The Blues came about from the suffering of Black Americans i.e. slavery and segregation. As part of Black History month, we all need to listen to the Blue genre singers of the past. You can feel their soul crying out!! As Christians, we all have a soul within us. When injustice is being done the human soul cries out in some way or fashion. Our fellow Black American singers were reaching out to all Americans via songs.... in a way to express their suffering in the current political climate of the time. We MUST embrace our horrible past and never go backward.
good stuff LFR ... love listening and watching your reactions ...
Your reaction was priceless. I absolutely love Morgan James. My wife and I saw her in person in Washington DC on Black Friday, in Asheville, NC on New Year's Eve, and we will see her again in Newport News, VA on March 20th. The Hotelcafe will be streaming her March 13th show live.
Call my name is another favorite!
Morgan is an outstanding artist, the band is always on point, Scott does awesome arrangements. if you are interested in music in other languages, you should try Lara Fabian " Je Suis Malade", Rocio Durcal " Amor Eterno", Morissette Amon, " Resignation" or "Akin Ka Na Lang", Hamza Namira, "Dari Ya Alby". Thank you for reacting to some of the best artists in the world.
Excelente reaccion, saludos desde Costa Rica, pura vida !!!
BLOWN 🔥 A 🔥 WAY 🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Their version of Careless Whisper is amazing.
Take me tommarow Welcome to the Pearly Gates" with her singing.
Never thought about Dream on being performed in this style, but damn sister ! You just blew my mind. I love the late great Ronnie James Dio's cover of this, but this is a close second.
THIS and "Creep" w/ Haley Reinhart are my favorite PMJ covers where as good as the originals are, I personally like them even better, Definitely check that one out as well
Hey van keep up the good work bro I been enjoying your reactions
I love watching yours too bro! YOU keep it up also!
I highly recommend Postmodern Jukebox's versions of the Pinky and the Brain Theme, Seven Nation Army, Umbrella, Creep, and Shape of You.
Oh and possibly my favorite, Gangster's Paradise!
What God did this dude talk about missed it the first 2 reactions catch who he gives praises to
Her name is Morgan James and she should be the next Linda Ronstadt
but the music business is in a shambles. Thank you Scott for PMJ so true talent has a release. If you like her you might like
Robyn Adele Anderson another PMJ star.
I hope you make PMJ a regular on your channel. I really really loved your reaction. I'm a metal head. This song has always been up there in the list of my favorites. Butt I think Morgan's performance Wins my heart. I do think she give Steven Tyler run for his money. Although Morgan can hit that high note I think Steven goes even higher. Thanks for a great reaction
How are you doing with those ventriloquist lessons?
amazing....just amazing. Love fromPortugal, keep doing the good work y friend. Peace
Good morning Van and the LFR family, I hope everybody has a great day. I love watching because I always hear music I wouldn't normally listen to. Thanks
Great reaction as always
Wow. Thanks for that
Welcome to PMJ..masters is an understatement.
one more by PMJ to check is their Every Breath You take with Jaclyn McSpadden (it's one cover that doesn't sound like a Stalker song) or perhaps the PMJ All About That Bass which also has Morgan James and Ariana Savalas. You have just discovered one more rabbit hole :)
This band is an awesome concept.
Turn Off that TV in the back!! lol Success!!
Check out Morgan James's Prince cover Call My Name - watch it live and see how amazing that girl is
Hailey Reinhart with Postmodern Jukebox - Seven Nation Army is a must👍
I love PMJ. So much to react to there. Just sort by views and you`ve got reactions sorted for weeks. Can`t wait to see them in May, it`s been rearranged a few times because of covid
I've been a BIG fan of Morgan for a few years now. Absolutely LOVE her!!! The first time I heard this cover I just couldn't get Steven Tyler's voice out of my head. It wasn't until I listened for the third time that I could truly appreciate Morgan's cover.
Morgan studied opera at Julliard (her classical training is why she has those big pipes) and has played on Broadway. She didn't appear in any of the talent shows because of the age limitation. She was signed under Epic Records and released two albums. After she was released from Epic she started her own band and is married to the guitar player, Doug Wamble. She also is an indy under Hedonist Records LLC. If I may suggest, check these songs from Morgan out as well.
All About That Bass, Meghan Trainor. This is where I first discovered Morgan James th-cam.com/video/aLnZ1NQm2uk/w-d-xo.html
Call My Name, Prince - Prince rarely gives permission to record his songs but within 5 minutes of hearing Morgan's cover, he said yes.
th-cam.com/video/DhbS3BFtXDk/w-d-xo.html
Ain't No Way, Aretha Franklin - Morgan holds a note for an amazing 24 seconds @ 1:42 into the video. I get frisson every time I hear it! th-cam.com/video/3qw9SjAYHEg/w-d-xo.html
And yet, still a couple more. Who Wants to Live Forever, Queen - th-cam.com/video/7Ttx0gHKfY8/w-d-xo.html
Take Me to Church, Hozier - th-cam.com/video/9C0xGB73Uuc/w-d-xo.html
And just for the fun of it, here's one that I recorded the first time I saw her live in concert at The Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis, MN doing her title track Reckless Abandon
th-cam.com/video/rAgYQj7bBes/w-d-xo.html
Morgan is one of the hardest workers in the industry. For example, Morgan dreamed that she performed Jesus Christ Superstar as Jesus and Shoshana Bean was Judas. She decided to put on an entire female production of JSC and started hand selecting some of the best vocalists, performers, musicians, producers and engineers in the business - all females. She put on a live concert at he the Highline Ballroom and later got Pledge Music involved to raise some money to produce an album. Unfortunately Pledge Music stole everyone's money (allegedly) and filed bankruptcy. She's managed to release several of the songs anyway and is still doing what she can to release the entire thing. To paraphrase her, “It will get released, I just don't know when.”
Check out Gethsemane, you WILL be impressed!
th-cam.com/video/nuqVjC0XrkE/w-d-xo.html
So yeah, I'm a Morgan fan. Big time. Check her out at www.morganjamesonline.com/
Amazing 👏
PMJ is known for taking modern songs and singing them in old fashioned styles.
This is sung in chantuse style.
yes, Yes, YES!!!! plz mor PMJ mor Morgan James
You listened to Morgan James and Hailey Reinhardt together when you watched All About That Base. You asked if you were in trouble. Lol I think every man in the world is in trouble when either Hailey or Morgan starts singing. And when they sing together?? It’s a force of nature.
The pianist was the one who arranged the music
MAN . . . . . you're gonna hear it now . . . . .
gotta love some PMJ
Me and my husband went to nice restaurant that had music like this.
Maps by her & Post Modern Jukebox
thanks for noticing the band on this --oh she is Juliard Broadway trained ---but my man is pluckin a Cello --has this been done before?
Love them
Check out All About That Bass with Haley Reinhart, Morgan James and Ariana Savalas (Telly “Kojak” Savalas’ daughter) - th-cam.com/video/aLnZ1NQm2uk/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=PostmodernJukebox
Morgan James is amazing! Please more PMJ! Their covers of Creep and Seven Nation Army featuring Haley Reinhart are fabulous. So much great stuff! 💖
you have to check out Creep by Haley Reinhart and post modern jukebox
Funny you mentioned that, keep an eye out! I requested that 1 the day after this 1!
nice reaction lfr... you really need to do a similar reaction to postmodern jukebox's amazing re-imagination cover of radioheads's "creep" featuring haley reinhart. "dream on" is superb, but "creep" is an absolute masterpiece
Loved your reaction ! Please react to their version of Creep
Good one
It wasn't a cello my brother it was a stand-up bass LOL you're killing me Smalls LOL until next time stay well and Poppin for fresh
Whole Half time to me, Buddy.
Reality check.... Protect yourself survival😊