FIRST REACTION- Brian Justin Crum - Creep

[@Far2hip]

Brian absolutely owned every person in that audience in that performance. Honestly, that performance is on my top 10 list of greatest vocal performances of all time. Stunning. 👍🏻😎👍🏻

[@MagicFingers86]

Agreed. I'd put it up there with anybody that's ever done it. A whole cover from him would be phenomenal.

[@TheCatlady709]

Agreed!!! That was an amazing performance 🎶

[@jonpappaj-son3071]

When it's total silence when your done you know that you nailed it

[@TooChillery]

That was done in post editing tho . lol .

[@jasonlampa]

either that or you really sucked (which would happen if I tried singing in front of thousands of people, probably silence then I would be knocked out cold by the first glass bottle to hit my head) haha

[@craigrik2699]

@@TooChillery so you say

[@TooChillery]

@@craigrik2699 it is. Clear as day. Lol. Doesnt take a rocket science lol

[@strider5119]

@@craigrik2699 you should look into how they make these shows. The audio and possibly the closeups are from an empty room, the rest of the footage from the live performance. They do it that way to give the illusion that it was more magical, but the real live version would have had people screaming when he hit high notes etc

[@hidesertmusic]

Brian is incredibly talented with a beautifully emotional way of singing everything he sings. I get chills, too.

[@BuddyRichC]

BEST reaction to Creep EVER! The close up of goose bumps, your facial expression and the comments at the end... perfect!

[@brianharrington7544]

Well said Rich I felt exactly the same.

[@MikeLo83]

Not even! Is she your friend? Lol...

[@jimalden9355]

Two other great reactions to watch: Tara Simon and Dicotec. OMG...there are so many, but these 3 are the tops. Wait til you watch Dicotec and the guy just starts crying....

[@jasondamrau9147]

Literally got goosebumps at the same moment even though I have seen this performance probably at least 100 times. The story before the song really adds to the performance. He talks about how he struggled his whole life with being bullied for being gay and how it hurt not only him but his mother who had to deal with his depression

[@lindabeecham1581]

Ive watched this over100 times and it still is an awesome song by brian austin

[@Samsam326]

Wow. Thanks for not stopping. Love from the uk

[@leebourque6839]

luv this woman

[@gillesroy2706]

Un petit bonjour de la FRANCE , j'ai déjà entendu cette version de CREEP mais je ne connaissais pas l'histoire de ce jeune garçon BRIAN JUSTIN CRUM , et la chanson prends un autre sens quand on sait ce que signifie cette chanson pour lui , elle devient encore plus émotionnelle . thanks you Brian for this Beautiful song .

[@kurtisle]

Did you notice the stone cold silence at the end of his performance? The silence of the crowd tells it all.

[@elainepigeon1348]

Loved his voice

[@kylebakke594]

The momentary silence at the end of the song speaks volumes. Normally, that audience is cheering and vocally encouraging during any good performance. But it was silent from beginning to end because BJC had captured them from the first note. Another mind-blowing singing competition performance you may enjoy is Joshua Ledet singing his cover of James Brown’s “It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World” on American Idol 2012. It is packed with emotion and uniquely interesting vocal inflections.

[@donnalthood3102]

The silence was clearly fake....you can hear when the sound was turned back on....that said Brian Justin Crum is a brilliant singer and deserves more accolades....he will, and deserves, to go far ....check him out on Superfruit "Rise"...they were all incredible!

[@robertmcadam2216]

Simply outstanding!!!!!!

[@elaineparisi8626]

Hi, I agree with you 100%, very powerful and amazing voice! Thank you for your reaction!❗💜

[@heinztitzer9992]

He is sensational. A crying soul Thanks for your reaction and Greetings from Germany

[@alanschechterly245]

This is one of my favorite versions of this song. I first heard it when he sang it on AGT and have listened to it 100 times since.

[@jimalden9355]

OMG I love your reaction! I have watched Brian sing Creep dozens and dozens of times....I simply cannot stop. And every time, I am as thrilled, enthralled, and captivated as I was the first time. Remarkable!

[@sonjajelinski921]

I have been following him for a couple of years. He is awesome!!!!!

[@gem3614]

Love your reaction! Such an amazing performance! I love it so much!

[@byzinski]

MY favorite Talent Show performance by any singer , ever! Brian Justin Crum singing this song ‘Creep’ 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@077shazza9]

Makes me sob everytime xx

[@markbailey3225]

you always look great!!!! Just like this cover!

[@sandysupon5197]

I watched him when this was actually on TV and I still cannot believe he did not win! What an absolute shame that he didn't come in 1st place. He is amazing!!

[@myalightseeker]

Agree! Wow! I actually had to sit up from my reclining position to listen to that! That was fantastic. Mind blowing. 10!!!

[@sherryarflin726]

And this guy makes it better than ever!!!

[@cinmarksx]

old cranky grandma here, but dear you have the most expressive eyes. it was magical, thank you

[@MelSoCal2011]

Finally!! A reactor that knows who Radiohead is! Someone that knows "Creep" like i do! Finally!! Someone that reacted EXACTLY how i did when i first heard this! At first i was like you, i had that face of "Oh he's just gonna screw this up..." Then he kicked it into high gear! I was freaking mind blown! I STILL get chills! Girl, I'm subscribing. I'll be watching out for your future videos 😁 thank you!

[@williamrandall3786]

Maunalee you are exceptional!!

[@Laurennnnnn13]

I'm so happy you reacted to this! This is is one of my favorite renditions he is incredible! He does the whole song on his channel its so good!! I also love him doing rise in superfruit I cried its beautiful! I seriously love creep I'm obsessed with all these covers especially postmodern jukebox creep I'm still dying for you to react to it lol 💗

[@wajj1842]

Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2TPd2WneqZlmdk Post modern jukebox featuring Haley Reinhart. I love it too! But Brian's is still the most emotional I have seen/heard.

[@EvansBrosRacing]

@@wajj1842 I agree , Haley's version seems more theatrical , Brian's was pure emotion , I have not heard one yet that moves me like Brian's version .

[@wajj1842]

@@EvansBrosRacing The reason I watch AGT and The Voice is for moments like this. When Brian performed this on AGT, especially knowing his back story, I was just blown away. It is such a wonderful song anyway, and his version, especially being live, is just off the chart. Can't get through it without tearing up. Another moment that blew me away was from this 13 year old girl named Laura Bretan. If you haven't seen/heard it, here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKnWq4uQqqyUb7M It's probably the most jaw-dropping performance I have seen. Best wishes Ted.

[@EvansBrosRacing]

@@wajj1842 I had to go watch the link because her name didn't ring a bell as to who she was , but instantly when I saw her , I remembered her ! I am not an Opera person but I will never forget her performance , She is an amazing singer , and so young too . I cant sing , and I truly think people who are as good as her and Brian are truly gifted ! I know some can take lessons but it takes more than lessons to express emotion with song . Great link William

[@gotaigo]

Loved your reaction!

[@pattysearcy1365]

Beautiful

[@423catherine]

Please react to Rise by Superfruit - it features Brian and 2 others as well! It is amazing, please make sure you read the description box for the meaning behind their cover of Rise. Also Vincint does another amazing, but different cover of creep that you would LOVE!

[@lindahayes7492]

I cry every time I listen to this I love this guy

[@jonathansmith6577]

I absolutely love this reaction 💖

[@marablemorgan8292]

I have to keep coming back to this...

[@1079walter]

I'm late, but nice reaction. May I suggest you react to Brian's new duet with Matt Bloyd, called "Tell Him", a cover of the Barbra Streisand/Celine Dion original. It's totally a mind-blowing performance.

[@fk2106]

The reason this version is so powerful because it showcases the ability of Brian's singing voice. It does not rely on a bunch of loud guitar struming to disguise a lack of true vocal talent. Just one piano in the background...The sheer passion and emotion in his voice is unmatched. This is what happens when a real singer, who was bullied all his life for being overweight and gay, finally rises above all odds and shows the world what's truly in his soul..

[@Erfedwe]

It is unfortunate that some of his fan base have not learned from his example. They have relentlessly bullied Grace on her videos, since she won AGT 4 years ago.

[@nutella3356]

@@Erfedwe I think they learned from his example. He was an asshole.

[@RustyHeartsTOV]

@@nutella3356 no you

[@nutella3356]

@@RustyHeartsTOV No, seriously he really was 4 yrs. ago.

[@stashmcjammin]

Watching the evolution of your facial expression was priceless

[@tonyjob5172]

Brian was on AGT when Ms Grace V won in 2016 - he was very a popular and emotional singer.

[@dgodfrey3914]

Love your reaction.

[@davidcochran6291]

You noticed how long the crowd took to respond, they call that the magic silence. That is where you have the audience so involved in your performance that they are suspended in time. It usually lasts only 1-2 seconds but it is deafening in it's lack of sound. He is that good. He has also sung with a couple members of Pentatonix in a group called Super Fruit. You should also see him in his finale on AGT The Champions. He performs with another vocal marvel Cristina Ramos from Spain, who has a voice that defies logic. They provide the music for a husband and wife knife throwing and whip wielding act, called Deadly Games. They do 'Show Must Go On'. If you want to see a performance that will leave you breathless that is it. It may spur you on to check out more of Cristina Ramos who has with out a doubt one of the most spectacular voices going. George is just a guest judge for the 2nd auditions.

[@Cal99ers]

The video was heavily edited by AGT with multiple use of this audience on other videos, you can't trust it was a real pause or they created it

[@davidcochran6291]

@@Cal99ers true but I was also listening to them during the performance and not much was going on then either which is unusual also. So if they can edit the crowd while he is singing then my hats are off to them for being able to produce such magic.

[@Cal99ers]

@@davidcochran6291 If you see the audience and him in the same shot then it's his but as far as sound is concerned you can't trust a thing unless the lol lips are moving. A few years before this Simon's film editors were attacked a bit on yt because some of the BGT editors got careless and didn't pay attention to detain. Straps were disappearing off guitars and things like that. While you believe there was silence when Brian finished well apparently the crowd was waving their arms up and down chanting Golden Buzzer Golden Buzzer but they edited that out of Grace's video. That is the reason Grace had her hand over her mouth before she got the Buzzer because of the crowds chant

[@Cal99ers]

Oh, and the sighing girl is in multiple videos

[@nutella3356]

@@davidcochran6291 I have seen people that were at the show say there was no long silence.

[@MrLocomitive]

Beautiful reaction!

[@sallykean9067]

His name is just perfect the way it is

[@harringtonlockman8841]

He was amazing

[@maxlablanc6847]

I have now watched your reaction to Brian four times . . . you face says it all. There are a few artists/singers performances where I look for reactions because their singular performance is so special. When you see others react to it it is like a unique sharing experience.

[@Cal99ers]

Broadway version songs always seem to sound better especially if the original was sung by a Rock singer. Pretty sure he could sing Honky Tonk Women better than Mick but only a few Broadway voices ever got as big as Mick

[@guittadabe5214]

8 ball, YOU'RE FIRED!

[@mertensmireille7097]

j'adore cette version bravo from belgium

[@leonardinghram8060]

I have 2 favorite covers of this song brian is one of them the 2nd is mimi and josefin both terrific

[@joenewman6494]

Exactly my reaction too.

[@erich7558]

I am sure that I have seen this reaction before. It is still great, both the performance and your reaction. He finished fourth, second among singers. 2nd and third were magicians. 1st was Grace VanderWaal 12-year-old singer, songwriter performing 4 original songs in the competition. George Lopez was a guest judge for this one episode.

[@deborahbranch2867]

Awesome

[@sherrellbennett1333]

I love Brian Justin Crum, but I also love James Blunt. Listen to Monsters, Carry You Home and The Girl That Never Was. Great songs.

[@eugenechandra]

I like your honest and raw reaction...

[@danielneece6404]

Goosebumps no doubt

[@tomf108]

Great reaction!

[@robertcrundwell2782]

He was 4th his year. George was a guest judge for that night only. Listen to his KZbin video where he duets with Jannel Parrish on "Lay Me Down". Class all the way.

[@Emondotcalm]

In case you're not aware this performance was from the same AGT season that Grace Vanderwaal won!

[@jamescurfman3284]

Yeah, Brian was Runner-Up, wasn't he?

[@nancyschaeffer569]

July 2024 - This is the best version ever.

[@angelawilliams7955]

Silence bc we are witnessing greatness

[@paulillo31]

inhumano y genial

[@nezkeys79]

This is defo in the top 3 performances of talent shows ever. The last time I really felt like this was Austin Drage - She's out of my Life

[@katiejones9106]

I've heard him sing this dozens of times now. You are right. It's like hearing it for the first time. You MUST check out him with Superfruit covering Rise.

[@billduguay7142]

DAYUM!!!!!

[@davidphillips4476]

Same reaction...insane...dude can sing..

[@maxlablanc6847]

so glad you reacted to this performance of Creep by Brian Justin Crum . . . it always gives me chills and when I haven't heard it in awhile I find I am holding my breath . . . He is gay and as a child he was bullied so, yes, he feels this song and sings it as no one else can . . . he gives the lyrics the truth and when you hear it you know it is the truth

[@Servingourstories]

The Magic 8 Ball was right, you didn't like it...you LOVED IT!

[@deanharper5861]

Ten all day long 🔥💚✌

[@rotorhead-fy7nc]

Get a new 8 Ball! The backstory is Brian was singing from his life experience. Fantastic rendition! Play this again for Charlotte, I want her opinion too.

[@johnyer5801]

Can you do Vincent Cannady’s creep?? I think that one is my favorite!! Thanks. Love the reaction!!

[@kimberlyallen4156]

Omg just saw him with superfruit singing Katy Perry Rise. Please listen

[@bertjones3010]

Gosh, a lot of calls for PMJ's Creep by Haley Reinhart. That arrangement by Scott Bradlee was taped in the first quarter of 2015 and ended up being their most viewed video of all time. Just about everyone and their brother with a KZbin react channel has done one. Not my favorite Haley cover for PMJ (much prefer Seven Nation Army or Black Hole Sun but some of that might just be the orchestration behind her) but it definitely shows her range. I'd been a fan of hers (and Casey Abrams) since she was abused on Season 10 of American Idol. Brian's version came out at the end of 2015 on season 11 of AGT. Just to place that into context, that is the year Grace won. And there was plenty of talented and popular acts on that season - Tapehead, Jon Dorenbos, Viktor Kee (liked his act a lot), and the very talented The Clairvoyants. It really was a surprise Grace won it compared to the polished acts these folks sported. I have to admit I'm surprised somewhat that no PMJ performances have been reacted to by Maunalee (though it's true, most people want to start with that version of Creep). Scott Bradlee has put together such a great group of rotating musicians and singers. It will be interesting to see if Maunalee goes there.

[@txdomino]

Yes. That was Jorge Lopez.

[@syzygy21055]

He made it to 4th place. Grace Vanderwaal won that year. His backstory is he was bullied all his life for being gay, which you can certainly hear in this performance. The older woman they kept showing in the audience is his mom. This is one of my top 5 all time best singing competition performances across all shows. The total silence from the audience throughout is a testament to how captivating it is.

[@vergurogue4544]

It is close to a perfect song. Also, you look great, love the channel.

[@christinefuchs3973]

Hi Like your reaction Please listen to his story of why he sang that song before he actually starts singing - and also the judges comments.

[@scottsteadman7728]

you will never feel that way again

[@theroadshowguy]

React to Haley Reinhardt's cover of Creep! Post Modern Jukebox is masterful backing her up. Keep in mind while reacting, she did that in one take....ONE FREAKING TAKE.

[@frankmorris4790]

Isn't that something!

[@theroadshowguy]

D Smith...I don't think they can be compared. It's like they are two different songs. Haley's version suites my tastes and she hit it out of the park. BJC's version is more emotional and a real tear jerker. I can see that they both accomplished what they set out to do and killed it. Going by reactions on KZbin, I think your point that he made the song famous may be a little weak judging by the sheer number of reaction videos, and the actual comments made by those reacting to Haley.

[@Violet316]

Haley Reinhart Post Modern Jukebox "Creep" is really, really great.

[@Rellj16]

Best version of that song EVER!

[@mjkjelland13]

If this song had come out in the 80's, it would have been my anthem, All my love to the creeps, freaks, and weirdos like myself, you are special.

[@Laniefj]

The silence spoke volumes.

[@annebiebrich9155]

Everything he does is amazing!!

[@gwzimmerman4480]

THERE are two sisters on VOICE sang this and O WOW

[@uowebfoot]

"and was that George Lopez?" Hilarious.

[@seancurrell6012]

Lol I’ve not heard the original I don’t think, but Brian is an amazing vocalist. One of my favourite performances he does is with super fruit (2 members of pentatonix, Scott and Mitch) Mary Lambert, Mario Jose and Brian crumb it’s called Rise and is a Katy perry cover. You should react to it, it’s awesome. Loved the reaction :)

[@lauraarmstrong5276]

creep is also my favorite. have you listened to "creep" song Alexandre Guerra "Portugal the Voice"?

[@Rellj16]

He's awesome... But He's got nothin on Haley Reinhart's rendition with Post Modern Jukebox. BEST version of this song ever, hands down. With your description of the song, I believe you'll be blown away!! Can't wait!

[@maxh.3579]

“How far did he get? Did he make it? Did he win... Is that George Lopez?” 😆👌

[@Spankyth]

I think he got to finals,and in the last few tiers they have guest judges(george lopez,laverne cox,and a few others) I think they call those episodes judge cuts.

[@rockpaperscissors1829]

You are correct on that. I remember that year because it was probably the best finals lineup they ever had. Grace Vanderwaal won, The Clairvoyants were second, Jon Dorenbos third, Brian Justin Crumb fourth, Sal Valantinetti fifth, and Tape Face, Sofie Dossi, Laura Bretan, Linkin' Bridge, and Viktor Kees were eliminated earlier in the finals. The finals show was amazing and all the participants gave some of their best performances. Grace won but some of the others could have won on most previous seasons.

[@kimberlyallen4156]

But very amazing. Check out his other videos

[@kylebakke594]

“How far did he get? Did he make it, did he win?... ... and was that George Lopez?” 🤣 ROFL 🤣

[@Cal99ers]

I do believe George decided not to give Brian the Golden Buzzer and gave it to Malevelent dance troup instead

[@louphelan9983]

He came in 4th

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@Cal99ers Brian was the last act of the night so George had already given his golden buzzer to the guys from Venezuela. I can't remember the name of the act but those guys really could dance! They are great and I certainly hope they got out of the situation they were in at home (the world's highest crime rate was in their neighborhood)! They deserve success and to live anywhere better!

[@Cal99ers]

@@jamescurfman3284 that's not what I meant. Normally when they have an act that they figure deserves a golden buzzer they call in a celeb judge. That's how Jayna Brown got hers that year. Brian deserved a buzzer but George didn't wait for Brian he hit it for them. The best act usually performs last

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@Cal99ers That's also how Sofie Dossi got hers (from Reba McEntire of all people). :)

[@redindenver6666]

What a great performance! He actually performed so many great songs on that season. Not sure what's happening to him now.

[@donaldrobin7498]

Mimi and josafen. Creep the voice kids 2019 Blind audition .....give it a crack

[@annikaandersson8115]

Brian version is so amazing. A really good voice, but most of all with so much emotion. Honest emotion. If I don't remember wrong, he is singing about his own experience and pain

[@JamesThomas-dn6ee]

No this is a cover song not his

[@Cal99ers]

I had a good laugh on his video when a guy said Brian was a bully in HS

[@annikaandersson8115]

Yes it is a cover. I meant his performance/ his expessing of emotions

[@JamesThomas-dn6ee]

@@annikaandersson8115 gotcha but yea he is super talented if he was on any other season he would have probably won but Noone was going to beat grace vanderwaal that season

[@annakire8184]

Girl, I'm watchin like 6-7th reaction video of this cover and those goosebumps never ends. And I think my earbuds will explode.

[@jamescurfman3284]

Agreed. Totally worth hunting down EVERY reaction to this performance! That guy is Golden! Might need a second pair of earbuds; switch out every time you click on a different reaction to this, let one pair cool down while you use the other. :D

[@colingreengrass6751]

I believe he came 4th

[@albertphilippi4371]

Yes right, Grace Vanderwaal was the winner 2016.

[@jmango2636]

Did he make it - yes past this round Did he win - no Was that George Lopes- yes

[@juanitastripling3253]

Its quite interesting the band and in particular Radiohead lead singer Thom York hated the song Creep for a long time.

[@markfrancis1316]

Please check out The Warning - Pau - doing this. Amazing. So is this guy.

[@geminix5845]

aaaaaaannnnnnnndddddddd......... subscribed

[@davidhook469]

You should listen to the full version of Creep

[@cliff5733]

Great reaction, as always and yes that was George Lopez just for the one night. And maybe it's time to upgrade to a nine ball.

[@dajw7540]

They actually voted him off in that show, if you can believe that. But I think Simon totally had his back and they brought him back.