POSTMODERN JUKEBOX ft. MORGAN JAMES Dream On | Vocal Coach Reacts (& Analysis) | Jennifer Glatzhofer

[@dmwalker24]

Morgan has a weapons-grade voice. The technical skill, soulfulness, and resonant punch are just amazing. There are only a handful of singers alive I enjoy listening to as much.

[@Alice-ic5fy]

Morgan is a graduate of juilliard and trained in opera, she also done Broadway and is a multi-talented genre singer. this is the best cover of Aerosmith dream on ever

[@marcch72]

Voiceplay recently released their version and that sounds amazing for an acapella group

[@Alice-ic5fy]

That's what Steven Tyler said

[@richardserrano7395]

The reactor Maggie Renee claims that Morgan James never went to Juilliard.

[@AngieCHolland]

Ah. There it is. ❤️ What’s the old saying, she could sing the phone book and it would be amazing? Well, we don’t really have phone books anymore. But I could listen to Morgan James sing anything. Add in the PMJ arrangements and instrumentalists and it’s perfection. She’s incredible. Great reaction. You called attention to her diction or enunciation. I heard her in an interview talk about her commitment to the lyric. She puts so much value on the lyric first and it sure shows. Interesting fact. She applied to Juilliard and did well at her audition, with more than one call back. In the end, she was waitlisted. Her parents encouraged her to go with her next choice, but she felt she belonged at Juilliard. So wrote to them and said she felt they made a mistake. They agreed and decided that year to add one more spot.

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Ah that’s so interesting to know!! And wow, the dedication! Love that 😊

[@hunzbunz8810]

on a quest to watch every vocal coach/singer's reaction to Morgan James' cover of dream on, I can safely say this one's my favourite yet

[@plasticonion]

Wow. When you get "in" to a piece you are amazing. There is no one I'd rather be watching. I love your energy and compassion and, as always all the expressions you can make with that pretty face of yours. What an amazing voice this Morgan James has.

[@Galantus1964]

Im soooooo SOOOOOOOO happy you did this, Morgan is so amazing.. if you have some spare time .. watch her cover of Hoziers " Take me to church" another absolutely stellar performance

[@kenhall5551]

What a masterful analysis of this great performance. I expect nothing less when I listen to your reactions. Well Done, Jennifer

[@arctic_haze]

I loved it how you lost your initial (fake?) accent when you got involved emotionally into the song. Great reaction. And a phenomenal cover

[@CantankerousDave]

You have to respect the guy recreating a guitar solo on a cello.

[@HerriCaine]

Once again, another thorough analysis, thank you. I love Morgan's vocals, I read that she studied vocals with The Juilliard School in NY which I believe is a very prestigious place to study at. TY for helping me understand & appreciate the discipline, hard work & dedication a singer like Morgan must have in order to deliver such an amazing piece. TY

[@mrtonyo1965]

Seen this version many times. Morgan is a world class talent, and she killed this cover. Excellent reaction

[@dennisswainston411]

EVERYTHING Morgan does is AWESOME!!!

[@geniej9093]

You are introducing me to another find-of-a-voice. Thank you!

[@dfhowes]

I watch PMJ/Morgan James Dream On reactions/reviews frequently because I love watching people's expressions and knowing exactly how they are feeling. For me it's almost like hearing it for the first time again. Almost. It's not unlike chasing that first time high by doing drugs over and over again. Or so I understand. I've never done drugs. But over the years, I've discovered that my favorite reactions have been by vocal coaches like you. I know nothing about music but I do know what I like. And thanks to people like you explaining exactly what Morgan is doing really helps me to better understand just how phenomenally talented she is. Thank you for your analysis, I really enjoyed it. And thank you for further educating me.

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@dfhowes]

@@JenniferGlatzhofer Like I said, it was a pleasure! Just FYI, a viewer named 𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒚 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝑼𝒏𝑩𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒅 posted a comment here with several links if anyone wants to check out more of Morgan. His comment looked so much like the ones I generally post that I thought it was mine at first. But nope, another big fan like me. Anyway, I added some of my favorite links in reply to him. So if all y'all want to check out Morgan James even further, we're trying to make it easy for you. BTW, I thought you'd like to know you now have an additional subscriber. 🙂

[@robbpowell194]

To me, this entire performance: Musically, vocally and visually is like a small, perfect gem. Thank you for an insightful and appreciative breakdown.

[@jairus421]

Thanks for your reaction Jen! Loved it, and this is something I wouldn't have seen (and really would have missed out on) if you hadn't chosen it for a reaction. Couldn't help thinking the whole time that maybe YOU should cover Dream On? Give me something to watch over and over like Heart of Stone?

[@mlroeder]

Her version of Take Me to Church is stunning! I can't recommend it enough.

[@Mathblade]

Morgan and her husband(guitarist) gave a series of pandemic concerts from the NYC apartment--she sings blues very well indeed. I think a good example of Morgan's control, vocal agility and emotional connection to a lyric happens when she sings Joni Mitchell songs (her cover of the whole album "Blue" by Mitchell is on YT). Morgans version of "River" is very good. You can find it on YT at: "River - Joni Mitchell (Morgan James cover)"

[@KoaWilson]

Would love to see your reactions to Morgan's version of Oh Me, Oh My; Baby, I Love You; and Maps (with PMJ).

[@bboyshotty]

yaaas! BEEN waiting since you did the first one! This might be my fav from them..SO GOOD

[@michelle32855]

In interviews, Morgan has indicated that she's very fussy about enunciation, that she wants people to be able to actually understand the words she's singing. I've seen a few reactors criticize her choice to sing that first belt straight instead of with a vibrato. Nobody else has explained it, and I thank you for that! Personally, I've always thought it a great choice.

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Oh I love it!!

[@marpheus1]

This cover is absolutely incredible. Morgan is such a powerhouse!

[@billparrish4385]

Excellent info and analysis, Jenn, as always! I'm especially in awe of Morgan's breath control. I think she may have an extra lung or two stashed just off-camera. :)

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Definitely ahah!

[@gcarap]

How does she fit that third lung in such a slender frame? 😀

[@davepasnthru]

This sounds like the intro song to a James Bond movie!

[@dporangecounty]

And she could be the “Bond Girl” too.

[@douglaspensack3499]

Morgan is superb, seriously under-rated! Deep dive ahead? Like 70s R&B? Try PMJ's cover of "Maps", featuring Morgan!

[@cristiancastro326]

Excelente tu reaccion, Morgan es increible, y el grupo musical genial, saludos desde Costa Rica, pura vida !!!

[@crhu319]

12:20 the skill I most respect is the pause and down tone to plaintive from full wail or belt. The audience is shifted emotions without warning, and are amazed by their own feelings. I honestly feel I didn't fully hear the poetically perfect lyrics to this great rock song, until this version. That is to say, I didn't feel them. In this respect it's similar to Disturbed's Sound of Silence.

[@xtsdagger6956]

I love your reaction videos, this video (points up at the title) is the reason I found your channel, I love what you are doing, I have no idea why you don't have tons more views!

[@allendesalme197]

Watch her with Seth Rudetsky demonstrating different %ages of mix on his "obsessed" broadcast - Amazing

[@troyscranton]

Thanks!

[@Brirend]

She was wait listed and then rejected by Julliard but, she kept at it and finally convinced the Head of Admissions to allow her in as a seventh vocalist where they normally only take six. It is interesting that she went to Julliard for opera and while there she took a masterclass for Broadway musicals. Once she graduated, she went on to musical theater. She has a brilliant cover of Prince's "Call my name" on her second album. She also has entire cover albums of Nina Simone's music, Joni Mitchell's Blue album and The Beatles "White Album". She eventually wanted to go in other directions creatively and created her own record label.

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

Voiceplay just came out with an amazing cover of this song, it would be awesome if you reacted on that one as well - it's two very different feels.

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Yes, I saw!🙌🏼 may be coming soon!!

[@adamhastings750]

Voiceplay has been hitting it out of the park lately! So good

[@sarawlindgreen3115]

@@adamhastings750 They definitely have!

[@dondelbiondo1258]

Morgan's a star...... easy on the eye too ....

[@mjbartholomew5317]

Morgan is awesome and this is a masterpiece.

[@Ulexcool]

This is my favorite Bond song.

[@joeypeacock1673]

Love the reaction and thanks for the vid. This was my first introduction to PMJ and I was smitten. Another PMJ masterpiece is "Toxic " a Britney Spears cover with Melinda Doolittle . The bands arrangement is {IMHO} their best effort and Ms Doolittle is on fire. You don't have to react to the song but, please give a listen. I'm sure you will be impressed. Again thanks for the reaction. Much love and respect from Texas.

[@joeminder7083]

Great reaction! Try the duet with Morgan and Hailey of “Dear Prudence “. Sooo good!

[@ExaltedDuck]

She has several other great tracks both with Post Modern Jukebox and in solo and other collaborations. One of my favorites was a piano singer duet version of Queen's Who Wants to Live Forever she did with Scott Bradlee while they were being interviewed by Paste Studios. I implore you to check it out.

[@frotobaggins7169]

I love how you sing along and copy her movements. Great analysis, I appreciate your commentary.

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

Gorgeous arrangement gorgeous execution. PMJ + Morgan James 🔥🔥🔥

[@avagyhas]

Brutally talented if I may say so.

[@Aurora-cv5to]

Love it, thank you.

[@RuroniEthan]

I agree with Sara w Lindgreen. Voice play just came out with a cover of this song and it is phenomenal. Not one who you would call a cryer but this definitely stirred some emotions. Would love to see your reaction to it

[@chrishodgson6302]

Morgan’s brilliant. No argument. Give Puddles The Clown a try singing Royals with PMJ. He’ll certainly surprise you if you haven’t heard him before.

[@donmcneal3286]

And..., I would love to know Steve Tyler's take on this absolutely great performance via Morgan & PMJ...😊

[@paisa20]

Thanks

[@efrat394]

I have been a morgan james fan for a long time. Her album "Hunter" is a little more pop-ish. Check out more of her covers: (w/pmj) take me to church, barbie girl, maps, and especially all about that bass (w/hailey reinhart and arianna savalas). (Non-pmj): dear prudence (w/hailey), sledgehammer, quarantunes vol 1 & 2, white album (beatles covers), call my name (prince cover), and bring it on home to me. There are plenty more.

[@Daetalus67]

My favorite female singer by far. I truly mean that. Have been a fan for a long time. There are many great videos of her to check out but I would like to recommend "Oh Me Oh My-" by Aretha Franklin. It is just out of this world. I mean its way better than this one and this one is amazing!

[@Ludviq]

I can recommend the PMJ with her singing Maps

[@davepasnthru]

I know this is an "older" video but...Hi Maria Jen's mom!

[@Baerno]

I like these guys more every time I hear them. Good one!!

[@salvatormund1]

react please the cover of Maps with PMJ and Morgan James :) is great!

[@tdb2012]

This cover of Dream On is just fantastic! I never tire of listening to it. PMJ + Morgan James are superb. As was this reaction Jen! Would love to see you react to more PMJ covers. Excellent reaction, as usual! Keep 'em coming!

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Thank you!

[@RustySax1949]

@@JenniferGlatzhofer - I don't know if you picked up on this like I did, but this arrangement is in a different time signature than Aerosmith's original. There's is in 4/4, but Scott has rearranged this version in 6/8 - take another listen and you'll see what I mean. Others have noted her excellent breath control, and starting at 6:05 "maybe tomorrow" is a perfect example as she sings thru that entire phrase without taking a breath. Just friggin' amazing. I have actually had the opportunity to meet her after a show - she's very humble, polite, and hysterically funny! Go to her channel and watch some of the "Peggy" videos to see what I mean. Oh, and btw, she's also 5'2" and if she weighs 110 lbs dripping wet out of the shower, I'd be surprised - especially with such a big voice. Great reaction, Jennifer, keep 'em coming!

[@ingocernohorsky]

Would love to hear your opinion on Poets of the Fall - Carnival of rust

[@forresthouser5807]

The twist to the side on "Learned" has less to do with the shape she's looking for and "More" to do with her perfect understanding of how that particular microphone will respond....Her "Mic" technique is as good as I have ever seen in my 50+ years in the field of recording....

[@markwalter4881]

Consider reviewing Morgan James "who wants to Live Forever" with PMJ.

[@gigantor56]

I suggest watching PMJ and Puddles Pity Party covering Lorde’s ROYALS!

[@deannharris2424]

Morgan is great!

[@michael-lj6dv]

I really appreciate the way you explain what is going on...i can sing but i dont know how it happens. What are the chances of getting you to react to "Nutshell" by Alice in Chains...the unplugged live "Nutshell" from the mtv unplugged series is the one to get...Layne Staley and AIC were one of Grunge Musics biggest bands in the 90s, AIC also has a recording called Jar of Flies...not quite a record some said but we would practice absolute silence for the duration of the album...my friend was an AIC Freak. ok ok one for the road "Long Gone Day" is a song for the netflix and chill "smooth operator"...Sade Vibe and such.

[@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.

[@ckh57]

Morgan James a Julliard trained opera singer turned pop jazz contemporary and we are the lucky recipients of this powerhouse singer.

[@steveeverett1736]

that would be Ariana Savalas, the other gal on All About That Bass

[@capstan50g]

Welcome back from your vaycay, Jen. What an amazing arrangement, esp the cello pizzicato solo. Morgan James is a beast! Thanks for the insightful commentary, as always. I enjoyed your video of Stairway To Heaven with Ann and Nancy Wilson, but I'd love you hear your reaction to Robert Plant's singing. I'd suggest Whole Lotta Love or Over The Hills And Far Away.

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Thank you!😊

[@larryc3860]

PMJ brought us Haley Reinhardt, Morgan James and many more wonderful vocalists.......Scott Bradlee, the pianist, does the arrangements and the band is top notch ! ..........especially the cellist's solo !........

[@neverlandxx73]

Another Scott Bradlee genius arrangement with the Powerhouse voice of MJ. Tx for the reaction Jenny

[@troyscranton]

Great reaction! I think this is a little more to my liking than the Voiceplay version.

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Ah ok!😊

[@Alice-ic5fy]

you have to ask where does someone as tiny as her get all that breath from. she is very good at not stacking her breath

[@glennelfmann3143]

How about some PMJ featuring Sara Niemietz

[@crhu319]

Just What I Needed PMJ. SO FUN.

[@Pushing_Pixels]

How the hell does she get enough air into her lungs, in those short gaps, to be able to sustain that much power?

[@jaybourne1185]

first off... your the spitin image of "officer kim burgess"... except she does not have the cool accent. otherwise, nice reaction. morgan james is an amazing singer and performer and fits perfectly with the postmodern jukebox family. she is very different than my favorite haley reinhart but exceptional in her own way. she quickly makes herself known with that intro belt in "all about the bass". however, this performance takes her to another level and is her best one... imho. the string arrangement is also superb. the way the guy on the cello plucks it like a guitar after her first run is super cool (never seen that before).

[@crhu319]

Lol are you saying Jenn should play Kim in the stage version?

[@alexwalker8440]

Morgan has an amazing voice. I love her! 😍 VoicePlay released an epic cover of Dream On yesterday. Please react to it too! 🔥😍💯

[@dustinwilson4815]

Loved it! Have you watched Creep with PMJ and Hailey Reinhart?

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Reaction is up on my channel 😊

[@dustinwilson4815]

@@JenniferGlatzhofer Thanks! I've almost all your reactions, but somehow missed that one!

[@kevincinnamontoast3669]

As a vocal coach what are some things that Morgan should work on?

[@johnpittsii7524]

Hi Jennifer hope you are having an great and awesome weekend 😀

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

I am indeed! Hope you are too!

[@АлександраБакульманова-у8п]

Please next check out Haley Reinhart's cover of Don't Speak by No Doubt.

[@waynebrower5558]

Notice the cello being played like a bass guitar!

[@davelister2]

Pizzicato ‘a playing technique that involves plucking the strings of a string instrument.’

[@joeseay2883]

Jennifer, I'm suggesting Maps by Morgan. It's fine.!

[@jeanlecocq692]

Incredible cover, and I just love your reaction! Thank you!

[@davepasnthru]

you mentioned the C..I think the key is A minor...the relative minor.

[@darcy9396]

Great reaction and analysis Jennifer. You mentioned how belting is a style, does that mean that one could teach themself to belt in there head voice, or for the opposite end of their range, in the lower notes of their chest voice?

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

So a belt style can typically start just before we enter our first passage. To belt we need to have chest voice connection too, so as we belt higher, the head voice will be included and we begin using our mix voice 😊 hope that makes sense!

[@marvinboswell6889]

She was juilliard-trained if you want to hear her do some of her own music check out her song Sledgehammer completely different oh and I enjoyed your reaction

[@crhu319]

Yeah it was a gospel inspired version and really worked.

[@alyssadaniels7841]

VoicePlay’s new cover of Dream On next! It’s insanely amazing!

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@michaelsxr7442]

The following video covers Morgan's vocal range for anyone interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHnJkIOmaNeqnbM

[@michael-lj6dv]

seven nation army please pmj version and such

[@kurttuchscherer7706]

Morgan James proves that PMJ is more then Haley Reinhart and Creep. Not disparaging Haley, she is a phenomenal singer and that was a masterful cover. But Morgan James has made me say " holy s*^t!" more then any other. And btw Jennifer that third singer was Adrienne Savalas.

[@RustySax1949]

@Kurt Tuchscherer - The third singer on PMJ's "All About The Bass" is Arianna Savalas, Terry Savalas' youngest daughter.

[@armandosoriano758]

💛👍💛

[@ericlennert6883]

Try Morgan & PMJ Maps

[@ek-1707]

FYI; this video shows her holding long notes (and sounding good); up to 26 seconds! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4WraGh9nadgaNE

[@rogersoares4920]

Please react to Gabriel Henrique stand up

[@murtheblur]

This woman has a very good voice. You can tell she has had years of training. In a sense, I think she used too many colors. She oversang it. Had she toned it down and simplified it, it would have a had a larger impact........for example....Disturbeds cover of Sound of Silence, The Warnings(Pau) cover of Creep, and Angelina Jordans cover of Bohemian Rhapsody. All 3 could have done more......but ended up with perfect renditions. Simple usually wins out.

[@crhu319]

I think the colour is to differentiate from the original which is much as you say, a stripped down simpler sound. Over time as she performs it live she will focus on what the audience responds most to. Even Freddy Mercury learned from his audience.

[@Alice-ic5fy]

Morgan had to take extra training in belting. they don't teach belting in Opera

[@douglaspensack3499]

Pretty obvious Morgan was trained in classical voice, eh? (Julliard)

[@LonesomeTwin]

I feel sorry for her microphone 😆

[@whyme7996]

Unlike the original...every word is clearly pronounced.

[@ThatGuy-bp4gz]

That awkward moment when the cover is better than the original.

[@crhu319]

Songwriters love that. Really they want it. If a song dies with you, it dies. If you write it to express anything, you wanted it to be heard. In new voices. In new ways. In new arrangements. By new ears. It's what makes songwriters immortal.

[@sd-df1vs]

coldplay please

[@scottclark7775]

I liked it it was ok, but voiceplay did way, way, better. Just my opinion. 😁

[@remi2829]

Sorry but... You'r too focus on the technic for me. Of course i get it you are a vocal coach but do you still feel emotions ? Then too much video cuts.

[@scenicdriveways6708]

You pause way too much!

[@tomh3652]

She sounds flat at 3:30 on the word PAY. But awesome besides that.

[@susiearviso3032]

Quit talking and react after!!