My First Time Hearing Postmodern Jukebox! Professional Singer Reaction (& Analysis) | 'Creep'

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[PeterBarber]

It was such a great experience to see/hear this group (and Haley!) for the first time ever! What else from PMJ, Haley, or any other artists do I simply NEED to see?

[jenphillips]

Haley singing Mad World with Puddles the Pity Clown is probably my absolute favorite demonstration of her vocal skills. She wasn't with them when I saw them in Vancouver in February, but PMJ in general is an amazing group of talented singers and musicians!

[antivanti]

This is an absolute mind-blowing rendition (hence the millions and millions of views) but the story behind how it came about makes it even crazier. According to Scott Bradley the arrangement was initially made for another singer. She liked it so much that she'd been playing around with it on her own time. They were on tour at the time and on their day off from performances they recorded a bunch of songs. At the end of the session Scott asked Haley if she wanted to take a stab at this song. Her voice was tired from the tour and the recording session (possibly a bit under the weather as well) so she was hesitant. Scott asked if she couldn't at least give it one take. She agreed to one take and... well this is that one take and the rest is history! 🤯

[angusstone]

If not the finest, this is one of the finest vocal performances ever. Period.

[proc]

Scott Bradlee is, in my opinion, a musical genius. He hears a modern song and can re-imagine it in another style. Then, by adding these amazing singers who have such range and flexibility in different styles, these masterpieces are created.

[armadillotoe]

Not only her vocals, but every movement she makes perfectly conveys the style and feeling she is going for.

[sirkat]

It's been said already, but 7 Nation Army is a perfect blend of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday and Jessica Rabbit! Dream On w/ Morgan James is stellar, too. Then- Haley & Morgan showing how to chill and sing like champs while sitting on a couch doing Dear Prudence. Lots of PMJ to do. Haley's lil rabbit hole is a fun ride!

[tfodthogtmfof]

There are no bad PMJ covers. Every song, every singer that joins them, every little thing the horn guys do in the background of the videos, it all is just wonderful!

[scottbenda]

Next up...Seven Nation Army...w/PMJ. Will not disappoint. Welcome to Haleys world. Absolutely fabulous singer on so many levels.❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[JeffTokayer]

Great reaction.
Aside from all the obvious collaborations with PMJ, Haley’s double performance at Chess Records in Chicago, with just her dad on acoustic guitar, is a true representation of Haley’s prowess in blues/jazz/soul music. Her rendition of Can’t Find My Way Home and Don’t Know How To Love You, are second to none.

[j-lt]

Always been a great fan of Haley. She can put so many different techniques in just one song and revisit it her way with so much emotion. Great singer.

[allendesalme]

And do watch PMJ with Morgan James doing "Dream On" - a little blond who was operatically trained at Juilliard, then did off-Broadway and now sings R&B - I think she may be one of the absolute top female singers out there right now

[Antti]

Haley puts quite a bit of "Jessica Rabbit" into Creep. This is a fantastic performance from her.

[KaaSerpent]

I ADORE this cover. It is in my top 3 covers of this song, ever. Haley is....*chef's kiss*

[pambrown]

I don't think I've ever seen you smile so much during a reaction video. I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as we did.

[texasdimashdear]

Haley and PMJ Seven Nation Army and Don’t Speak are my favorites other than this one. I have loved Haley’s voice since she was on American Idol with Casey Abrams.

[denisehaukkala]

Just gotta tease Peter to talk to his friend @charismaticvoice more often. Elizabeth has been fangirling haley a few years now.
To give Scott bradlee credit too. He does a magnificent job of transforming iconic hit songs to a vintage era with his arrangements in postmodern jukebox.

7 nation army and all about the bass should be in your future for Haley and Postmodern jukebox

[mercilessidioms]

I would characterize PMJ arrangements in general as occupying the overlap in the Venn diagram between "respectful" and "'playful." The best, like this one, add in "illuminating" as they reveal new possibilities in a song, even one as familiar and well-covered as this one. As for Haley's performance--I can't add anything to your wonderful technical analysis, but I will say that the thing that impresses me most is how she showcases so many of her vocal abilities without in any way letting technique compromise the emotional impact of the music. Quite the opposite, as the stylistic choices and shifts feel natural, even when (or perhaps because) they're unexpected. For a layperson like me, that defines "bravura"--singing that's both smart AND emotionally committed.

[tevvya]

Peter. At last you're discovering PMJ! Scott Bradlee is the core of this. The musician mix changes quite a bit. Scott does the arranging but usually in conjunction with the singer. I would recommend your next PMJ experience their rendition with Puddles of the song "Chandelier". It is an amazing collaboration featuring violin and cello.

[VirginiaBarber-nvhj]

Thanks so much for reacting to this amazing singer. She sings in tune, she scats, she belts, she does it all. Wow!