Music Teacher Reacts: POST MODERN JUKEBOX - Dream On

[@RolandTumble23]

Scott Bradlee is a fine-but-not-mind-blowing pianist. But he's an absolute freakin' GENIUS at two things: 1) arranging, and 2) finding the right players & singers for his arrangements. PMJ is one of my favorite bands, no matter who's out front or what the song is.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

So true, also the sound mixing is studio quality. And youtube is really bad at sound quality, so extra kudos for making it sound good

[@otrame]

This is completely true.

[@dignerds]

A mind blowing pianist

[@roddiener1235]

A smokin hot blonde strolls on stage like she owns the joint and this guy reacts to a snare drum, oiy!

[@normanhoward8862]

Postmodern jukebox with Hailey Reinhart doing "Seven nation army" is also amazing.

[@Das973]

i CANNOT recommend this comment enough!!!!!!

[@gordowg1wg145]

But better to prepare with "Creep" first, don't want to kill the chap 😉

[@ryanflake3481]

Let's be clear ... Most of PMJ's stuff is amazing

[@mjbartholomew5317]

Morgan James needs more views. Please react to more of her work. She is fantastic!!!

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

That sounds like a great idea to me! Any suggestions?

[@januzzell8631]

@@TempleMusicAcademy Hoosier - Take me to Church - bring tissues

[@jayholland2632]

@@TempleMusicAcademy Her 70's R&B/soul cover of Marron 5's 'Maps', is another great cover.

[@martynadams2011]

@@TempleMusicAcademy Maps Maroon 5 cover PMJ

[@michelle32855]

@@TempleMusicAcademy You can't go wrong with Morgan...she's a beast! Check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZDXmaCOlNyWftU Duet with Eric Broussard Do Right Woman

[@robinrichards6577]

I’m so happy someone is reviewing Morgan James!!!!

[@bruceraffensperger5034]

Morgan James is the most amazing singer I've ever heard! Look her up, she trained at Juilliard as an opera singer!

[@thancrow]

And she decided that she did not want to sing opera.

[@charlottevan_8]

It's interesting to listen to singers who trained in opera. As we can hear in this song, Morgan has superb breath control, sustain, vowel placement, etc. Another opera-trained singer (although at a community college, not Julliard) is Avi Kaplan. He was majoring in opera in college, and had been offered a job with the Los Angeles Opera when he was lured into joining PTX for their Sing Off competition. We're lucky that they both chose the paths they're on.

[@larissapereusmagalhaes]

Morgan James is amazing, it's almost unbelievable. That's what six years at Julliard do to you. I just LOVE this cover.

[@davidphillips4476]

VERY COOL CALL on the snare man!!!! Love the listen. Ya she holding back you are right..wait for it....Morgan James is a sick vocalist and PMJ master of spinning back songs into an older genre. The other PMJ Master work is Haley Reinhart "Creep" Loved that.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

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[@ckh57]

Morgan James is truly a super star performer with vocals to die for. She is one you can not quite take your focus off of, I am a musician, but honestly as great as she was , I heard the band but she took my focus off of them to her, thanks for pointing out the band arrangement creativity . I knew they were great but did not dial them in as you did , thanks for that .

[@TheGathumpus]

Try her doing Maps as well and Morgan, Hailey and Ariana covering All about the Bass

[@Nastyn1nja808]

Map that lead to yooou

[@ELJefeReviews]

The combination of arrangement and performance by all involved make this performance a masterpiece! Your ability to appreciate and breakdown the nuance in the music makes this one of the best reactions to PMJ I've ever seen. Excellent video!

[@jeffreyjameson5510]

That was absolutely the best review of this song ever. Loved how excited everything made you. Most just comment on Morgan’s amazing singing. Thank you for appreciating the musicians and Scott Bradley’s awesome arrangement. New sub.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

Hey, Jeffrey! You really made my day with this comment. Thanks for making me smile today. Honestly appreciate my friend! Welcome to the family!

[@jeffreyjameson5510]

@@TempleMusicAcademy You are so welcome. and Seriously you must do Seven Nation Army. The band is superb and I think it’s Haley’s best PMJ performance. The trombone player just steals the show

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

@@jeffreyjameson5510 well crap. Now I have no choice ;)

[@jeffreyjameson5510]

@@TempleMusicAcademy other commenters want Creep. You can’t go wrong either way but they are both musts

[@jeffreyjameson5510]

@@TempleMusicAcademy still waiting for 7 Nation Arrmy!

[@moronnucleosus3339]

I need a double like button for your cut to f*ck yes....that was my favorite part.

[@kanteannightmare]

The reaction channels that know what they are looking at are so much fun to watch.

[@stevenmeyer9674]

Evidently this reaction channel didn't know who Morgan James was.

[@januzzell8631]

Breathtakingly beautiful - can't remember how many times I've heard this from Morgan (and PMJ are JUST as good live!) They have some amazing singers who guest on the covers that Scott puts together - thank you for an awesome reaction. Found you through Home Free/Pentatonix (am a Penta Fry ;) ) and am really appreciating a music teacher's perspective on it all - Would LOVE you to listen to Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Run to You or Mary did you know by Pentatonix or Washed in the Blood by Home Free (you've already done Mayday ^*^). I could list a LOAD of PM stuff - enjoy the rabbit hole ;)

[@ElaMor.]

Wooow, great reaction to a gorgeous song! You're awsome ♥ Hi, from Colombia.

[@ThatGuy-bp4gz]

I've listened to this version quite a few times... and yet you somehow helped me hear it again for the first time. For that I am so deeply grateful. Thank you.

[@Mark73]

It is a crime that this woman isn't world famous.

[@ShadysMyCat]

Phenomenal!

[@GT_Void]

I love your enthusiastic review and wonderful analysis.

[@bobmathis-friedman6742]

I recommend their cover of My Heart Will Go On

[@Lhun-ft6rl]

that sounds really cool!!

[@maddalenacherchi]

Morgan James is the Queen. Postmodern juke box is incredible project. Scott Bradlee ...genius.Please react to Morgan and Scott to Take me to Church . Thank you from Italy! This is music! Grazie

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

Italy?! Wow!! Welcome to our family!

[@tedschuh1]

I love your analysis - love your breakdown

[@lefterismansolas6869]

Great review man. This cover is my drug…. It helps me move through the day. Agree on all you say and it’s nice to learn a couple more technical parts from you on how great this is. In any way though the end feeling is amazing. Thank you for this review

[@jmartin4396]

Morgan James is a freaking National Treasure! Checkout some of her stuff on her own channel. She covered the entire White Album a while back. AMAZING!

[@Galantus1964]

g'damn MJ's stage presence is wicked...and ya vocals holy shit...

[@seanjkenrick6593]

Amazing reaction video, loved it. PMJ is does such a grate job taking songs and turning them into something completely different. Please react to, either; Creep or Black Hole Sun featuring Haley Reinhart; Africa or Umbrella featuring Casey Abrams; Despacito featuring Mandy Gonzales & Toney DeSare, or for a bit of fun Thriller featuring Wayne Brady.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

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[@danieljodrey8863]

Hey DJ. Great job. Great music. Great content, always.

[@Nonnie335]

Woo hoo This video is for me!!! 😂 Awesome two videos ❤️ What did we do to deserve so much DJ in our lives? Whatever it is I hope we keep it up!! BTW PMJ w/ Hailey doing Creep is a masterpiece. It’s also almost my birthday 🥳 so it could be my present 🎁😇

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

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[@rodwestonable]

I'm so delighted to share in your enjoyment of this amazing piece of music. Your reactions are wonderful. Morgan James has become a favorite of mine, though I wish she wouldn't release so many home-made pieces that just don't meet the mark - not because of her vocals, just the acoustics and equipment. She deserves the best. I first encountered her when she worked with Haley Reinhardt on another PMJ piece, All About That Bass.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

Thanks, Rod! Welcome to the family

[@jedislap8726]

I think that was just to keep her busy during Covid lockdown.

[@OGSontar]

Damn, almost expected Tyler and Perry to come in at the big build. Scott has to be one of the top arrangers practicing today. Every single thing I've heard from PMJ has been, well, dazzling.

[@frankdavis6438]

This is my jam as well. I was in high school when it came out. I learned to play guitar because of this song. It was played at my prom. Depending on my mood, this is equal to the original for my listening pleasure. The arrangement is incredible, the musicians are fantastic, and Morgan James is a goddess! Scott Bradlee has impeccable taste when it comes to vocalists. Robyn Adele Anderson doing Macklemore's Thrift Shop, or George Michael's Careless Whisper, is worth a reaction.

[@janemcginnis-glynn9234]

Yes. Morgan has some pipes. Juilliard trained as an opera singer, she went a different route. Lucky for us she did. Loved your comments & enthusiasm.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Morgan is beyond spectacular

[@michelle32855]

Two in one day...yer spoiling us! And I like it ;)

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

You all deserve it!

[@quiltie1774]

I can’t wait to see your face when Morgan let’s loose! She’s a beast!

[@PMed]

I absolutely loved your analysis. Everyone focuses on the vocals, which are amazing, but the instrumentation and arrangement are so impressive as well.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

Thanks Paul! I’m glad you’re here

[@cristiancastro326]

Excelente reaccion, saludos desde Costa Rica , pura vida !!!

[@kirkdarling4120]

Your reaction is cogent and a lot of fun. I like re-watching it.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

Thank you Kirk! Appreciate the views and everything ❤️

[@Journeyman.71]

PMJ has a way of taking good, even great songs and turning them into something special!

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

I’m learning this now. This band is incredible!

[@Journeyman.71]

@@TempleMusicAcademy Have you done their "Creep" featuring Hailey Reinhart? If not, you MUST!! Prepare to fall in love and be ruined for any other woman!

[@FlatulentBreeze]

This is what happens when a Juilliard trained Opera singer does a Jazz version of a Rock song... Perfection! You should also check out PMJ with Haley Reinhart doing 7 Nation Army and Creep... Both amazing.

[@MrGobluebilly]

This is my favorite cover.

[@toddgould1268]

Cool

[@ameinseattle2353]

I love your reactions and look forward to them. It struck me that you never once referred to the singer by name. That was a little disappointing as Morgan James warrants identification for her exceptional rendition of Dream On. Thanks for your reactions!

[@SSGregory]

I'll be seeing her in November in DC (third time for me) as long as the world doesn't go into the toilet before then. She's just magical live, truly a national treasure who doesn't get the recognition she deserves.

[@maxmacpherson1957]

Morgan James is one of the most amazing singers around. You should listen to her version of the White Album by The Beatles it's simply sublime!

[@inesborgesalbino7406]

DJ what is that music at the end?!!! So, so good! I had to go back 2 or 3 times to listen to it again and again. Maybe I'm offending someone for not knowing what that is. But I love it.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

It’s our BG music for TMA!

[@ChloeJBrown]

You should check out Superfruit! It’s Mitch and Scott from Pentatonix and the do some really fun mashups.

[@pghrob311]

Morgan James ROCKS!!!!!

[@mrmirth]

FERVOR!

[@thetorresons297]

More PMJ please!!!

[@toddburton6570]

I saw them live at Chastain Park. It was truly amazing. As are you, I think...

[@joanbaillie9925]

Postmodern Jukebox does some fantastic music. Check out Haley Reinhart singing Creep.

[@itsmetara3773]

Yes!! So so so good!

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

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[@TempleMusicAcademy]

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[@LoFiHalien]

Loved your insights on this and your other PMJ reactions. However, many commentators are missing the aspect of what Morgan James does that is truly exceptional. How many graduates of Juilliard are out there performing opera or Broadway right now? Put Morgan against them in those genres and I suspect I could not tell you who is better. On the other hand, give those performers a soul or blues song and, chances are, they will still sound like a Broadway or opera singer. Morgan has crossed over in a way that few classically trained musicians can and THAT is truly impressive. Checkout her live performance of How Glad I Am for a great soulful performance. Now for my obsession, Haley Reinhart. I expect Morgan was the better choice for this performance. However Haley has so many vocal tools at her disposal and she has a way of making the right choices of how and when to use them. She is an old soul. She doesn’t just sing classic rock, soul, blues and jazz - she IS those styles. They inhabit her. Love both artists obsessed with Haley though. Please put out more reactions to both. You can get both in Dear Prudence. And PMJ All About The Bass.

[@judithweiss6727]

A PJM singer who doesn't get enough love from the various reaction reaction folks is Kenton Chen. Versatile vocalist with great sense of fun - check out his version of Halsey's "Closer". (He does another song called "Closer" but find the Halsey one with the pink satin dinner jacket.)

[@armadillotoe]

Thank you for pointing out the things we hear but didn't LISTEN to.

[@cherylhowe1541]

More Morgan James, please!

[@bobmathis-friedman6742]

Try their cover of Welcome To The Jungle...

[@sleepyskin]

Yes! More PMJB. especially with Haley Reinhardt.😊

[@VXGaming]

Creep and Seven Nation Army is a must, Then ofcourse some Puddle Pity Party.

[@corygerhards4817]

Another amazing PMJ that's under-represented in the reaction/review space is the Space Jazz version of Gnarls Barkley's Crazy. There's great contrasts between Hannah Gill and Casey Abram's vocals and Chloe Feoranzo's amazing work on the clarinet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKqpqJ6lbrRli6c

[@surtt]

Dancing With Myself - Billy Idol (Postmodern Jukebox Cover) ft. Chloe Feoranzo kzbin.info/www/bejne/enrTiGiaf8ijZtk

[@cristarose503]

I also recommend PMJ's "Creep."

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

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[@stillprocrastinating4308]

this sounds like a Bond song

[@alhasse6576]

Interesting that you noted this song is below Morgan's ability. She is Juilliard trained in opera, has Broadway experience and though she has no desire to continue in opera, she still takes weekly voice lessons in the classical style. She is very good at anything she does but considers herself a soul singer. Her channel is worth a look, she and her husband, guitarist Doug Wamble have put out videos almost daily throughout the pandemic. She also performed a very nice cover of the entire Beatles White Album.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

I’m so Excited to learn more about her!!

[@alhasse6576]

@@TempleMusicAcademy A brief bio from the lady herself kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn6Qg6eraKqLjKM

[@jamesjudge3891]

Another voice teacher commented on Scott's arrangement and the genius of recasting the song in 6/8 instead of the original 4/4.

[@GT_Void]

Please, please answer me this. I heard on more than a few occasions, Morgan coming in AFTER the beat to add a wonderful dynamic. Am I wrong? None of the reviewers have mentioned this.

[@MatthewvMayo]

Morgan James and Hailey Reinhart are two of the greatest vocalists to work with PMJ in my humble opinion.

[@guinevere991]

I think I never heard a better singer (woman or man).

[@GT_Void]

I am surprised that so many of the reviewers of this performance have FAILED to mention how she comes in AFTER the beat sometimes to add to the effect. NOT ONE, that I have listened to.

[@robbpowell194]

🎈

[@rayray6982]

Seven Nation Army...Black Hole Sun...All About That Base....with Haley Reinhart!!

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

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[@LarryHappyPainterJohnston]

Give PMJ with Puddles Pity Party a listen ... recommend Royals or Mad World

[@stevenmeyer9674]

There is a reason the singer is front and center. I kept on waiting for her name to be mentioned, as I feel she was kind of important in this performance. She may be even more important than the f'n snare drum. At the end of this reaction, I almost LOL because of how weird it was. I guess you know the vocalist is Morgan james by now. Or maybe you don't.

[@weslennon3425]

#TempleMusicAcademy - You must react to PMJ, All About the Bass with this gal Morgan James and Hailey Rienhart Creep)...

[@thontor]

your new setup is a huge improvement but there's a buzzing through the whole video.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

Working on it 🙃

[@mouadbelghazi1304]

Can you give me the name of the music that you're using in the outro please?

[@davidblum7125]

You don’t know how this is going to go.

[@harrymurphey2634]

.... you totally missed it !!! ... "the STRUT" ... sit down and buckle in ... cause you are about to get BLOWN away !!!!

[@BennoWitter]

Since everyone else will be suggesting the PMJ classics with Morgan James and Haley Reinhard, I'll suggest a couple of other amazing cover: 1. Criminal - Vintage Torch Song Fiona Apple Cover ft. Ariana Savalas kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2XOaIWBlr1me6M (I love the trumpet in this one) 2. MMMbop (Doo Wop Version) - 1950s Style Postmodern Jukebox Hanson Cover kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3bIm5mnZrCbobc (Great vocal arrangement)

[@jamesbiggie3904]

Now try Haley Reinhart in "Lay it Down". It will blow your mind. Honestly.

[@vnnxyz1473]

Check Karen Souza and her Jazz Covers too !

[@Chris-kj7de]

Check out Morgan singing Maroon 5's "Maps".

[@carty43]

Can't give a thumb's up to any reaction that can't even bring itself to even MENTION Morgan James by a name a single time. The drummer got more props than her in this one.

[@dougcampbell7898]

The band has to be good to keep up with Morgan James and all PMJ bands are incredible.

[@gaynor_goldcoast]

If you liked that then check out Haley Reinhardt postmodern jukebox’s box CREEP

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

Oh you know that’s coming. So many of you have requested it!

[@ceriand]

60hz background on your vocals

[@corvus1374]

Check out Shoshana Bean, "Make it Rain." She is phenomenal,

[@kellysouther4278]

If you haven't done Creep you have to.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

That’s a really good idea.

[@Blue-rl5dp]

You're enjoying this too much. That is either fattening, illegal or taxable. The IRS is coming for ya, Dude.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

Based on the income slashes for creators.... I’d say they’re here hahaha

[@ckh57]

Morgan James , Haley Rienhart and Ariana Savalas in All About That Bass, well worth a view reaction, here is the link : kzbin.info/www/bejne/l33Ri2SEhtJlq80 Cheers!!

[@kirolord81]

PMJ Creep with Miss Reinhardt. I'll say just that

[@susiearviso3032]

Please check out 15 year old Angelina Jordan. Multi genra, jazz, blues and pop. She won Norway's got Talent at 8 years old. Check her out! React!

[@Avram42]

Did I already comment on this video that I think Morgan has 5 lungs?

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

Doctors have confirmed it’s actually 6.

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

I'm confused. Did you like it or did you not like it? That's sarcasm in case it doesn't come across as such. Obviously you liked it. I prefer dream on Creep which is also making the rounds right now Because Aerosmith is In my wheelhouse. Can you imagine Angelina Jordan Hooking up with postmodern jukebox. The earth would Rumble and shake It would be that good. If you haven't already done Brian Joseph crum's cover of creep on AGT You must. Also he sings with Superfruit Also featuring Mario jose and Mary Lambert, all part of the LGBTQ+ community in response to The shooting at the pulse nightclub in Miami.

[@danc.3899]

Nice 'reaction', but 1:17 of talk before you actually watch the video is WAY too much - was about to turn it off.

[@TempleMusicAcademy]

Why didn’t you?

[@danc.3899]

@@TempleMusicAcademy, Because I've seen another 'reaction' video of yours and I liked it. I truly like your commentary, can't stand that I have to watch 77 seconds of something other than what the title says and why I clicked.

[@dignerds]

Another pauser

[@peterkoller3761]

sorry, Sir, you are wrong! there is no best part of the song - it consists of only best parts.

[@eugenegrewing2587]

Caterwauling

[@michaelsowers5667]

Can you please increase your videos audio output levels? I can barely hear the music and have you all the way up on speakerphone and can barely hear you talk! Increase your out put levels on your videos please