Morgan James "Sledgehammer" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach/Opera Singer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- Peter Gabriel's famous song "Sledgehammer" sees a new style with Morgan James's rendition. It's spunky, sassy and absolutely beautiful.
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff as she dives into another Morgan James cover, this time of "Sledgehammer."
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Performed by Morgan James - Words and Music by Peter Gabriel
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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Let's give that pianist some credit too. My man's laying down a full motown band vibe on a grand piano and absolutely killing it.
Scott Bradley is a killer pianist!
And the backing vocals. Those woman slayed it. Adding so much gravitas when Morgan brings the sass. Love it all
Scott bradlee is The Pianist and composer for postmodern jukebox. You should really check them out
@@anonymousbigshot1775 She has. But also this pianist isn't Scott Bradlee.
Nahh, piano on this song was wrong in the first place, and this was a bit too homogenous, not enough rhythmic variations. It should have had more drive and coolness.
I love love love that it looks like she was enjoying herself on this one, looks like she was having fun!
Morgan is so entertaining when singing. So much going on. The gestures, the faces she makes, the movement. All both deliberate and natural, like she's living the song and giving herself completely to it.
The funniest thing about it is that Elizabeth is the same when listening to music. So much wholesome goodness to watch
That's a big thing that I love about her, she's like that on pretty much every song
Saw Morgan James at a jazz club a couple years ago. One of the best live shows I've ever seen. World class voice and performer!
I love how flirty Morgan is with this song, and she nails the mood of the song’s context perfectly.
I love her attention to diction...love being able to actually understand the lyrics. Her vocal talent goes without saying :)
I am very familiar with the original song and am just now finding out what some of the words to it are due to her diction.
Yes, and still pulling up the bluesy lines without missing a note.
Love Morgan, I fell in love with her PMJ version of "dream on" bloody fantastic
It was
Fact
I love watching Morgan James' music videos! Everytime she sings with people she vibes so hard like she's having the best time of her life and it just draws you in
Morgan had been one of my favorite vocalists for a couple years now.
So good! Great reaction. It is a very difficult to answer the question but why is she, admittedly successful, not actually at the top of every chart in the universe? She has more to her voice - quality, charisma, everything - than most artists that dominate the charts or international attention. It seems odd to me, as she is not just a singer of covers, but produces great solo work too. We all know that success and sheer quality never seem to go hand-in-hand, but she is like a secret (in relative terms) that everyone needs to discover.
Morgan has stated that that life is not really of interest for her. She prefers R&B, small clubs, Jazz Clubs, her work w/PMJ, her personal Music Releases, etc. . . It's her choice, she could sing for the charts, but she doesn't want to have to change who she is in order to play the recording game, so I understand.
@@Danniken1 Well, good on her. I’m sure she’ll never be short of good work.
I think she could be pretty successful doing a soul/country record that doesn't sacrifice what makes her, her. There's definitely some classic country flavor to her performance here.
@@TheBigburcie She is incredibly versatile, as is often the case with highly trained vocalists. There is a wonderfully warm and soulful quality to her voice. She uses riffs with great subtlety, that make people (as with Elizabeth) laugh joyfully at her talent, while she never overpowers the song. So, yes, she could do pretty much anything, and her solo material has elements of many contemporary genres.
Pop music's guardians are formulaic and she breaks a lot of them. The closest comparison I can make is Janis Joplin....and that alone is amazing.
Morgan is a powerhouse. I saw her live with PMJ - the audience was totally stunned and so was i.
I love how you said that she has so great enunciation that you can actually lip read and that's so true. I love how she is so clear and yes how she end words. I absolutely love her
Back when my church had a choir four or five times a year, the choir director was a stickler for enunciation. He said told us to sing “How great is our God” instead of “how gray is our Gah”. I appreciated it greatly, as it is annoying when singers don’t bother with it.
Morgan has such power and amazing control, just amazing
She's an absolute vocal gymnast, great tribute to a classic. React to the Original Sledgehammer. Peter Gabriel does not disappoint.
I adore her version of “Who wants to live forever” with PMJ, just astounding
I love when you nerd out on the singing!
I love Peter Gabriel's version but watching you react to this version is such a pleasure. Keep on doing these reactions, they're always entertaining, educational and fun, especially your enjoyment and enthusiasm. 💖 Thank you.
She has the perfect voice for Pink Floyd's "The Great Gig In The Sky."
Hmmm, very interesting idea!!
Morgan James has so much soul!
Soooooooo.... Morgan James is one of my all time favorite vocalists... I LOVE what she does and am blown away by her vocal talents. BUT... I love and appreciate what she does all the more because I now know how and what she is doing in each song with her vocal techniques thanks to your detailed analysis and breakdowns Elizabeth. It's like I love what Morgan does, but now I know WHY I love what Morgan does!! THANK YOU! Keep up the great work! P.S. - AMAZING interview with Morgan... it was so very authentic and there was a great connection and relatability between you both!
Morgan is such an inspirational woman, singer and performer and on top of that she is down to earth, fun-loving and seems to be such a nice lady as well.
Like Haley i feel that Morgan is such a strong role-model for girls to look up to, she's all class and grace.
And that voice she has on her.. omg
But what surprises me each and every time is how long she can hold her notes, where the hell does she get all that sustain and air from.. it's like she has a build-in air-compressor.
Ty for the upload and your giddy demeanor you always get when listening to a truly great singer, it's not only adorable, but more importantly, its genuine.
Never change Elizabeth, never change :)
Ahh finally Friday, and i get to unwind watching Elizabeth enjoying the amazing Morgan James again, life is good.
I completely fell in love with Morgan after seeing the Maps cover with PMJ, she is magical!
That rendition of Maps made me both a PMJ and Morgan James fan, and went out and saw them live. So wonderful.
Morgan looks like she's having so much fun singing this cover. Suits her talents perfectly too. My favorite...
Great reaction to one of my favorite singers ..she can sing that R &B with soul ..
Soooo does this mean we can also work on getting a Haley Reinhart interview too?!?!☺️😁🥰
Maybe Floor at some point too? haha.
Good call 👍
I definitely just fell in love with her......... voice too.
What an amazing singer she is!
Great version. Highlights how good a singer Peter Gabriel actually is because this woman is outstanding but his original still has the master vibe.
I completely agree. Covers can be fun, but Peter Gabriel's vocals are outstanding, the video was revolutionary, and the tune has aged exceptionally well.
I absolutely love Morgan James!! Not in the way where my wife would divorce me lol. I mean she has such a gorgeous voice, so strong, so versatile, and so made for old soulful songs of the 70s. I loved her cover of the Prince song Call My Name. So happy you reacted to this!! :)
Love Morgan James. Her expression as she sings is magical. Great video!
Someone is fangirling hardcore with this one.
There's a third video you'll never see. :D
me, and I'm a man, imagine that...
quite rightly so
Morgan James definitely is one for the list of dream girls. :oD
she is so dreamy that i have hard time believing she is real.
Yes, but Elizabeth Zharoff is higher on that list. Imagine being the guy or girl that is the reason for her an infectious smile or laugh like hers. Also Elisabeth plays D&D...
@@Chiungalla79 i have to agree lol. Also the hair, just how!
Long live youtube i guess lol
Morgan James is a ONE OF A KIND! Why isn’t she a SUPERSTAR?
Her smile alone could melt a glacier, but her hot voice would surely do it! I never heard of her before-- thanks for introducing her to us!!! Great analysis as always-- I learn so much from you!
I watched, and now own, the Sledge Hammer tv series. This song was the theme song. It only lasted two seasons, but it is a ridiculous humorous show. The song fit perfectly.
Hi Elizabeth, I Loved this performance and your joyful/insightful reaction & analysis! Morgan, along w/ the incredible back-up singers/vocals, piano and percussion made this the best cover of this classic that I've ever heard! The convergence of R&B, Gospel and Soul inspired the essence of this song. Thank You, Elizabeth, for another Fantastic Morgan James video!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
K.D. Lang - Hallelujah live at the 2005 Juno Awards
Or the 2010 Vancouver Olympics
Have you reacted and analysed to Peter Gabriel himself yet? He's still got a great voice even today. Red Rain is one of my favourites from him.
I love the way your smile is smoothly built, every little gesture, from your gaze to your lips. Perfect. Also, great vids
Morgan James is a singer who's formal training (@Julliard) has helped make her one of the best vocalists around. Whether singing opera, jazz, the Beatles, or other reworked, more jazzy versions of other favorites via PMJ, she really shines, and this song is yet another great example of her talents... IMHO, Morgan, Haley and Angelina are some of the absolute best around! Thanks for your reaction to her!
Morgan James is a force of nature . I ran across her cover of "Take me to church", and was ...impressed, to say the least. Just wow. The power. Then I found "Dream On", which just floored me. Then I hit "Sledgehammer", and that just left me sprawling on the floor.
Including the arragement and all, this seems to have become my favourite Morgan James recording, I have to say. The other to are exceptional. This is sublime.
Just WOW! What an amazing interpretation! Piano is out of this world too! Minor chords.... Jazzy...
I really appreciate the diction and definition of the vowels and consonants. So many modern singers sound sloppy and muddy to me.
I totally agree. On pretty much every Morgan James reaction video, there's always two, three or more fans that bring up Haley Reinhart, and this comment section is no exception. I like Haley, I really do. She's got a sexy little growl and has a flirty on-stage presence. But she tends to slur her words where Morgan doesn't, which I really appreciate. For example, check out the difference between them in the PMJ's All About That Base video (th-cam.com/video/aLnZ1NQm2uk/w-d-xo.html). Before you Haley fans flame me, please note that I did say I like Haley's singing. I'm a fan, I really am. But I LOVE Morgan.
Yes! You can hear and understand every word
My first unit in the US Army was 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division at Ft. Benning, GA; "Sledgehammer" Brigade. Every morning after PT Peter Gabriel's version of "Sledgehammer" would play over the loudspeakers and you could hear it everywhere on Kelly Hill. I've never heard that song anywhere else, until this video.
Morgan James is amazing...but this song doesn't really highlight how insane of a range she has. You should check her out with the cover of "Maps" :) You won't be disappointed...especially towards the end.
Maps in Australia…. Holy cra…..
Morgan James / PMJ - Who Wants To Live Forever.
Freddie stretched her limits...
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Please do Judas Priest. Victim of changes or something from those early years. Rob Halford will blow your mind
I would love to see your reaction to Pink Floyd - The Great Gig In The Sky. One of the greatest vocal performances ever recorded. The singer , Clare Tory tells an emotional story without actually singing any words. Trust me it's incredible.
@El Vato she's done Floor Jansen. Look in her list of videos you should see several
I love this song. Looking forward to it.
Morgan comes to Phoenix every year. She performs at the MIM. Seen her there twice, both performances were incredible. Morgan next AZ performance is at the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra January 20, 2024 if you want to see her live.
Another absolutely fantastic artist you've introduced me to. Thank you. If someone reads this and wants more Morgan James ear candy... Morgan James and Haley Reinhart LIVE just chilling in a living room belting out Dear Prudence by The Beatles. Hearing these two voices together was magic.
She is amazing ! no words
Morgan James is just fantastic. It’s hard to believe such a powerful voice comes from such a tiny girl. I just love her work. She always seems to be having so much fun. You gotta review her cover of “Dream On”, she really belts it out !
@@kirbys1370 Oh I missed that !
Thanks for letting me know, I’ll watch it.
Morgan, just like PMJ, makes me like songs I normally don't. Not sure if I love or hate them for that ;)
Isn't that the silver lining. Scott did a Motown tribute to Nickleback songs - can you imagine? th-cam.com/video/3KzP4bC1Ypg/w-d-xo.html
@@bertjones3010 I've sung along to a Justin Bieber song, thanks to PMJ. And yes, I blame Scott Bradlee for that. And Sara Niemitz.
So I must recommend "Dear Prudence" with Morgan AND Haley.
Morgan James is one of my favorite singers
I'm excited for the interview. I have been DMing your reactions of her work to her FB where I am listed a s a super fan. I am so glad you guys are getting together. This should be awesome!!
She had me blushing from the second she sang "I'll be your honey bee"
The first event COVID cancelled on me early last year was a small-venue Morgan James concert. So very sad. Lets aspire to a swift end of the pandemic and to much more Morgan James in 2021.
Jackpot! Oo This is my most often watched video by Morgan James and my favourite cover song of her. Yesterday UTA and now this, what a week. :)
Thank you! One day you may listen to her cover "Maps". You will flip out on one of the notes she holds in that one.
Impossible not to love Morgan
you are gorgeous! also love morgan james...she's amazing!
She's one of my favourite singers, crazy talented and really nice too.
This was of course live too......
I just discovered your interview, which I can hardly wait to listen to. I am going to listen to this first.
What an awesome cover! She really did Peter Gabriel proud with this. I’d love to see you react to Matt Corby and his original song ‘Brother’. An Aussie artist. The triple j like a version, live performance is phenomenal. So much emotion and dynamics. Honestly think he is in the top 3 male voices in the world.
Elizabeth, your reactions and observations are awesome!
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This was the Show Closer at my first MJ Show. It was/is PHENOMENAL Live! Especially the Duel with Doug (Guitar vs Voice) 💕
I love the epic ending guitar / voice in the live version at Rough Trade NYC 11/19/15.
I discover Morgan James after the reaction video of PMJ dream on. Thank U!
Morgan is a genious!!!!!! I love her so mutch!!
Love this song and love this version. The lyrics take on a deeper meaning when you imagine them written as a plea from the singer to a friend suffering from depression.
Oh yeah last comment I promise.. but I am so glad to hear you go over this in such much detail. I thought I maybe I just, for some strange reason, like her just because, but you really pull out all the nuances I hear and especially didnt hear until you pulled it out. Your analysis is always spot on.. great job as always. And very fun.
You tube in it’s wisdom showed me your dancing videos from several years ok. They were fun to see!
Elizabeth Zharoff...macht spaß dir zu zuschauen ...weiter so :))
I am so happy for you that you met Morgan James 😍😍😍 Can't wait to go to one of those eclectic PMJ performances by the way. You never know who you are going to get performing 👀🐱👤🎶
This song has a special meaning for me. The music video for Peter Gabriel's release of the single was the big break for Nick Park and his studio, Aardman Animations. Without Sledgehammer, there would have been no Wallace and Gromit, and no Chicken Run.
Also, please react to Blackbriar - Arms of the Ocean (acoustic live).
I am a big Peter Gabriel fan but this is a bombastic version of a great song!
That's putting it nicely, lol.
This one is gonna hit hard!
She is one of my favorites that I have heard/seen on PMJ
Morgan is one of my two favorite PMJ vocalists! She has the pipes like The Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall Pipe Organ!
One thing I love, is Ms James always looks so HAPPY when she is singing
Wow!!!! A bluezy feel to it. I like it alot
I love Peter, and this was awesome
Please look at Castaway Angels by Leprous! It came out back in December and it's Einars best vocal performance I've ever heard!
@@kirbys1370 I know, I've seen it already. That's why I asked for her to look at another Leprous song.
This is awesome she did a great rendition of this song glad you are reacting to it
Thanks again for your detailed explanations. I know NOTHING about music and with you doing this, it helps me understand better why I love Morgan's singing so much. On a side note, your facial expressions are exactly what my brain is doing internally when I listen to Morgan.
The thing that's gets me, is watching Morgan sing it tells me just how incredible of a singer Peter Gabriel really was.
You should hear her breath control on "Barbie Girl". Amazing. She made a bad song awesome.
And then she could do a review on Tim 😇😃😄😉
Very soulful.
beautiful
Sexiness level is off the charts!
absolutely
I love listening to your analysis of this. I'm a singer and Miss Morgan is a hero of mine and I use her for direction and inspiration. Your professional view of her adaptations is pure gold for me. Please check out some of her collaborations with mark Broussard. Pure Gold !!
YESSSS, I love that song. Cool rendition
Way ahead of you... listened to it 5 times... a hundred times.
Morgan’s diction is perfect.
I study everything she does as a masterclass! Can't wait to watch your interview. BTW, search for her live concert on YT, from Daryl's House years ago. She ended the concert with this and got into a scat back and forth with Doug, her husband, on guitar. They are EPIC musicians! I also love Roy on piano and the background vocals on this. So good! 😊
Saw your post after I put mine just above (13 minutes after you). Ooops! :-)
Yes. That face reads wackawackawacka to me.
Wacka wacka wacka!
The smile from Elizabeth 😁
Infectious
Thanks for more Morgan TCV informative asever, Map Morgan James next ;)
I just heard her sing Blue Christmas with her husband. Incredible
So I recently discovered Morgan James studied opera and has a Bachelor In Music and also is an actress. I wonder why she's not bigger, considering how talented she is...
This song is an 80's classic, a mix of rock, blues and soul, and she perfomred it so nice on her own way.