Who Sang It Best?? Vocal Coach Reacts to Postmodern Jukebox Covers vs Originals

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[@capstan50g]

Haley Reinhart is a monster! Her PMJ cover of Creep is my favorite recording of that song. Great analysis, Tara!

[@chazfu]

Haley is amazing. She can go from soft/sweet to gritty/rough at the drop of a hat.

[@somedude6161]

I have her 7 Nations Army on repeat in my head at all times

[@stephene.5247]

Haley WOW

[@rebukey]

I complete agree! That never happens.

[@TOW4GOD]

So many years later but.. I think you should do a Collab with pmj as well, you have a wonderful voice that Suits pmj

[@TryMyMartini]

The nostalgia gives the originals an edge, so it's impressive that the covers can even compete.

[@thxjsxari]

Could you react to Dangerous Woman at Singapore Dangerous Woman Tour or Into You at Billboard 2016? c:

[@agwyvern]

I'm biased because I love hearing vocalists. Not so much effects on the vocalist's voice 🙂. Hence, PMJ almost always gets the 'W' from my point of view 🙂

[@swdw973]

Hailey or Morgan blow out the originals on everything they do. I agree with your decisions.

[@eichzoernchen]

i still like The Baseballs' version of "Umbrella" better than Rihanna's

[@thomasswift3563]

Pudd;es Pity {party please

[@George-ux6zz]

Rianna wins that one

[@jeromelegrand5732]

Radiohead forever ❤ btw Kelly Clarkson did an amazing live cover of that song! 🤪

[@JeffTokayer]

If you listen to Haley’s version from beginning to end, you’ll realize that she leaves Kelly Clarkson’s (and all other covers of Creep) in the dust. With 115 million hits on KZbin and many more on other platforms, it’s the one to beat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2TPd2WneqZlmdk

[@b.d.m.5812]

tara's obession with britney spears, who rejected her, part 1235

[@tyreemarable3326]

Ooop 👀 ☕️

[@codyjoubert3974]

Not surprised both Hailey covers won🙌

[@chriswhaley3529]

Agreed with you all the way. Haley Reinhart may be the best female vocalist on the planet for me and the arrangements of her two songs as well are just perfection.

[@firedoc5]

Many PMJ performances are better than the originals. How Scott Bradley can rearrange songs in a way to adapt into other styles is nothing short of genius. And then bringing in some of the greatest singers, musicians, and performers just brings it all together. Some of the bests are "It's All About That Bass", the theme song from "Pinky & the Brain", and "Don't Stop Believing".

[@FS2K4Pilot]

Most if not all, you mean.

[@firedoc5]

@@FS2K4Pilot Yeah, that's it. LOL

[@jjack-zm4sr]

Hailey's"creep"is considered by many experts to be one of the top 10 singing performances of all time

[@brysonking56]

Crazy bc she was sick and it was her first take

[@dave-ox2eo]

I'm one of those experts,

[@Mr_Cellophane]

If it's not it should be

[@jjack-zm4sr]

How could anybody not like Haley reinhart's vocals and all her expression, she has the most instantly lovable voice you will ever hear not only is she a great singer what she also knows out of perform

[@newtonnguyen5803]

I love Hailey Reinhart since American Idol. She should have been the winner that year.

[@efrat394]

Probably a good thing that Morgan James' PMJ covers weren't included because she dominates everything she sings.

[@trenae77]

LoL and Hayley doesn’t?

[@БогданЗелинский-ю9з]

​@@trenae77she does but Morgan is classically trained so it gives her an edge.

[@gynack]

@@БогданЗелинский-ю9з Classical training doesna necessarily give you an edge. Haley does things that Morgan doesn't and probably couldn't do. And vice versa. I prefer Haley but that is a purely subjective choice. Morgan is obviously a top drawer vocalist that I admire a lot, but she doesn't appeal to me quite so much. Haley is generally jazzier and more bluesy which I like in a singer more than classical training can give. What classical training did Ella Fitzgerald have? Please don't suggest that Morgan is a better singer than Ella!

[@RustySax1949]

@@gynack - Just saw Morgan a couple of weeks ago performing with our local Symphony, the night's theme being "Music of the Night," featuring two hours of iconic songs of musical theater along with Hugh Panaro. It was truly amazing listening to her switch from a gut-wrenching version of "I Dreamed A Dream" from Les Mis, the defiant Elphaba "Defying Gravity," the incredible duet with Hugh singing "Phantom of the Opera," (which got a three-minute standing ovation!!), then closing the show with an absolutely hilariously giddy duet with Hugh on "Mama Mia" and "Dancing Queen" from Mama Mia. Hugh was definitely out of his element with these two pop numbers, but Agnetha and Anni-Frid would have been proud how Morgan fell right into the grove and rocked the house - including her dance moves! It was a wonderful evening that was well worth the price of admission. If you do get an opportunity to see Morgan live, even if she's not your cup of tea, you'll definitely have a good time. Not to put one girl above the other, I, too, am thoroughly impressed with Haley's talent. She reminds me so much of a 1920's speak-easy lounge singer, especially with her bluesy jazz stylings. I've seen her a couple of times live, and she definitely knows how to win over an audience and keep their attention with her set list, musicians, and vocal skills. Her only vocal training has been from choir in school, and her mom, who's a rock singer with her dad in their Chicago-based cover band. Definitely not trained like Morgan, but an excellent natural talent in her own right. Plus she and Morgan are good friends! Cheers to good music!

[@gynack]

@@RustySax1949 You make it sound like a fabulous concert. I would certainly love to see Morgan if she came to Scotland. I saw Haley on her second visit here, and was booked to see her again. However, Covid put a stop to that and, the last time I checked, her website didn't mention any plans for coming over again. I'll have to check Morgan's site as well. As you said, "Cheers to good music!"

[@sonofalerik09]

Haley tops most. She truly rules!!

[@mixocrian]

The genius of this woman is beyond belief. Shes so awesome and always insightful.

[@abeldiaz3877]

I think I've never clicked so fast on a KZbin notification before. Here's to hoping we get more chapters to this series.

[@zebracakez2168]

PLEASE do more of these! it was such a fun watch 😆

[@joyjacovino6548]

Haley in my opinion is “just great” and for me she can do no wrong!!

[@JeffTokayer]

PMJ = Haley Reinhart

[@aulduronsmith5577]

I really think you should do this more.

[@HarryCrowe-qm4iu]

I love your analysis of Haley. It’s so detailed and really gets to show just how amazing she is. I would love to see you react to her rendition of “I put a spell on you” and some of her other pmj covers in full.

[@rcinsley]

This was fun! Haley is one of the best vocalists I can remember (since the mid-50s.) I've heard the Haley/PMJ reinvention ("cover" is an inadequate description of what Scott Bradlee does with a song) of "Creep" MANY times...and every time I give it my undivided attention and watch all the way to the end.

[@pamelavanderwolf1585]

Morgan James PMJ cover of Dream On is one of my all-time favorites.

[@929mmr]

Yeah, as iconic as Aerosmith's version was James knocks it out of the park. Even more so is the All About That Bass heavily in favor of PMJ over the original.

[@tombodet7918]

Haley Reinhart is the Clear WINNER !! Love her ! She is unbelievably talented.

[@ianesgrecia8568]

Just one word: Personality. The PMJ just add A LOT of personality to the songs and make it amazing

[@DavidJCane]

Haley Reinhart's version of "Don't Speak" and Morgan James's versions of "Dream On" and "Maps" are all amazing PMJ covers. Scott Bradlee is an exceptional arranger and finds some incredible singers and musicians for his productions.

[@randomuser2105]

You should do more of these!! PMJ has so many good covers, like smells like team spirit, call me, side to side, and more

[@bullfrog5037]

PMJ equals Haley Reinhart!

[@flakedwheelie]

I really appreciate that you included Casey Abrams in this reaction. He’s by far my absolute favorite singer in PMJ.

[@billclisham8668]

A lot of the songs Haley Reinhart does are better than the originals (this one included)

[@George-ux6zz]

I remember when you reacted to the whole song. She's amazing isn't she.

[@stevebradbury1914]

I think the SLAYER would win just about any match up.

[@nathanhiggins860]

Really glad to see you chose Haley and PMJ over Radio Head for "Creep". Maybe it's because I didn't hear them first but their original version is the worst version I've heard after hearing PMJ and others cover that song. Good video hope you do more for this comparison.

[@brianpainter6620]

Any cover that Haley does should at a minimum be tied to the original if not better than!

[@Lee-vp8vs]

You should do the PMJ version of Halo with LaVance Colley. I think he out-Beyonces, Beyonce.

[@amyperkins2008]

Tara! Please do a reaction to Dan Vasc singing Amazing Grace! He sings the best version I've ever heard! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

[@kelson63100]

PMJ’s version of “Dream On” is amazing too!

[@ThomasGlynnJr]

Haley for the win- always!

[@richardfranz3180]

To say that I was indifferent to "Creep" 'til the PMJ version of the song came along would be a gross understatement. Haley's interpretation is a masterpiece. Rihanna's "Umbrella" is so iconic as to be part of the lexicon. Britney is just another "pop tart" who got(gets) by on cuteness not talent. I literally cringed when watching that old video.

[@conorpp1]

Only 2 song? disappointing. They have so many. I thought you would have done more. "All About that Bass", "Seven nation Army", "Call Me", "Stayin Alive", "Dancing with Myself". I would even give the iconic Stayin Alive with Wild Bill the nod over the original from a pure fun perspective. PMJ, when they get it right do an amazing job on their covers. Of course, not all are brilliant, but many are.

[@cocinadesign]

Time for another one of these videos.. PMJ vs. Originals. Please include Spice Girls Wannabe. PMJ's is just vocally superior and so, so tight.

[@Ackatizzle17]

I think it's time for you to revisit your favorite a capella group that is NOT Pentatonix, haha. Voiceplay did a cover of Valhalla Calling by Miracle of Sound ft. your favorite J.None

[@KentuckyGinger]

I guess, with your technical background, you are looking deeper into the vocals. However, from a pure enjoyment perspective, I give all 4 wins to PMJ.

[@joequirarte1265]

While I love Casey and PMJ, I think you should listen to The Baseballs cover of Umbrella. It's also vintage-esque, but more Rockabilly/Elvis-y. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

[@soyDiegoPerez]

Dear Tara....your mic was off. 😉 ... Loved the video though.

[@Shermanite0623]

Here is a video of Haley Reinhart's original song Don't Know How To Love You, recorded while in Austria. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJOoiGt4p7OWqqsfeature=shared

[@willemverheij3412]

Haley is always amazing, not surprising her versions would be better. Robyn Adele Anderson has also done some very solid improvements over originals with PMJ and also on her own channel.

[@MoniNaha-b2x]

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[@mbluess]

everybody remember, the originals area all studio enhanced, pmj is live.

[@Owillowwally]

Why would any artist be harmed during the video😅?! I am so confused Loved your reaction

[@sidneyrosey]

The Reinhart stans have taken over the chat. Me in the corner with my Sara Niemietz flag waving in the wind (I also really like Haley too!)

[@codeblood2000]

I Love pmj featuring Hayley reinhart's cover of creep but if you want to hear a version of creep that's really good as well Prince covered that song as well and he did a magnificent job heavy on the guitar

[@Drinckx2]

I really appreciate your expertise. I love Haley Reinhart's voice and that is an outstanding version of Creep. However, the intimacy and sense of desperation in Tom Yorke's voice and the power of the music make Radiohead unsurpassable, even if they saw this song as a bit of millstone and, by the time they wrote The Bends, Ok Computer etc., they had moved on. If they saw the PMJ version, Radiohead might agree with you. I have both versions on my Apple Music.

[@FS2K4Pilot]

I personally have no interest whatsoever in listening to the originals of pretty much anything that PMJ covers.

[@egoeimi3723]

Coach, can you react to morrisette amon challenge in this video Vice Ganda is giving her some dental mouth stretcher while she sing "pangarap ko ang ibig in ka"

[@L0C0vision]

I adore the showcase of different styles with all the nuances that only your highly trained and gifted ear can hear, with a teacher's heart to explain what we feel but cannot technically hear. Thank you.💛 (😢, not the biggest fan of comparing and scoring artistic expressions, only because art is so naked, vulnerable and exquisitely unique.) Just a thought and I totally understand. #ContentCreator But fundamentally, this channel is jammed packed with content and has been a leader in educational reactions, inspiration for beginners, and a constant resource for students and music geeks alike... for YEARS. 💜💜💜

[@BloodMagic_1]

Your reaction are amazingly educative yet concise and informative

[@dianekelly4597]

I love Post Modern Jukebox. I don't know why i lost interest.

[@George-ux6zz]

I love Hayley too. Such an amazing talent and a beautiful woman as well.

[@RICARDO_1997]

Angelina Jordan just released a new song called Love Don't Let Me Go. Please react to it 🙏

[@GeorgeBarton-dk3zv]

Sounds interesting

[@robertvirnig638]

I disagreed with you on the first two. I felt there was something essential lost in the cover of "Oops I Did It Again" perhaps just the sassiness, although I'm not a fan of Brittany at all. As far as "My Umbrella," I don't think there is any improvement possible over Rihanna's vocals. Angelina Jordan has done a couple of covers of Rihanna that I prefer over the originals, but I don't think she could improve this song.

[@Daehawk]

Haley does an amazing Dont Speak cover.

[@denisehaukkala9742]

More of this please!! Maybe do this again with sweet child of mine, dream on, and wannabe

[@PatStone3]

Hi Tara, have you heard that Angelina just released her long awaited new Original Song hitch precedes her upcoming new Original Album? It’s called, “Love, Don’t Let Me Go. Could you please react to this? She released it last night at midnight. After 10 years of singing for us, she has earned us not comparing her to anyone else. Angelina is inspired by many great artists and sound like all of them combined. Thank you.

[@George-ux6zz]

Katrina Valarde can sing like all the popular female singers

[@ThirteenthDiget-lg3in]

I don't know the first song, but I agree with the other two choices.

[@sandrak.robbins6305]

I have been a huge fan of Haley Reinhart since she was on American Idol. LOVE her. I can't stand BS. So PMH is the winner.

[@ScottishJazzman]

PMJ wins every single time here for me. No contest.

[@mjeffn2]

Haley Reinhart sing like I try to paint.

[@tracygarrett3952]

Do Pentatonix in this format!

[@George-ux6zz]

And she melts at the end.

[@jalkabre5904]

PMJ all the way

[@christophermartin2842]

Ok so basically modern anystyle song convert into jazz to cabarret style vocals ? i dont know but that what this sounds like youre vocal themem is Correct me cuzz i can be wrong. As a Musician im trying to revert more to blues country and jazz lately breaking away from Standard Rock and even the oh so popular what i call teenie bob like kpop i guess is what they call it these days my "Old Fart!" Vernacular is like Either Bublegum pop or teeniebop , you kow the 1980s reference to Top 40s term ! So i LOVE the idea of taking a lot of songs being revamped Ty i really enjoy watching your work in commentaries and the different content you coment on wow !!!! Learning of more Underground artists through this channel too or more privately known apart from Mainstreem wich i thing is GREAT ~! Very entertaining

[@davegampoy2644]

Hello Ms. Tara! I would love to see you react to this. I hope you can grant my wish! Take care. Kailangan Kita LIVE - Regine Velasquez - HD / Enhanced

[@PK--ITA]

Hmm, now what do we do with the interpretations: All About That Bass Dream On Seven Nation Army Chandelier (Puddles Pita Party) ??

[@bhholder8782]

Your videos helps me so much!

[@marvinboswell6889]

Enjoyed your reaction and love PMJ

[@AsianShadowrunner]

Please do PMJ's Caroline Baran's version of "Nothing Else Matters" and compare it to the original done by Metallica.

[@AB-yp8cr]

PLEASE do a reaction on Gigi De Lana of “through the fire” or Unholy. Your reactions are legit and I really what to know what u think about her. She’s like the rock version of morisette from Philippines

[@jaxscales6158]

Have you reacted to Brian Justin Crum’s version of Creep? It was his audition on AGT back on season 11

[@Scottishbeee]

Tara did it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3-yY4OhhLeKj6M&t

[@jaxscales6158]

@@Scottishbeee I thought she had! Thanks

[@BH-iq3ic]

​@@Scottishbeee Where did Brian Justin Crum end up on AGT again?

[@jaxscales6158]

@@BH-iq3ic He finished in 4th place

[@BH-iq3ic]

@@jaxscales6158 Thank you!

[@Aussiepappy66]

Tara!!! Ive been enjoying your reactions for a while. Would love to hear you react to Australia's John Farnham signing his version of The Beatles HELP live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. You will love John's voice, an amazing tenor with great range! Stay sweet!

[@pattycarljackson]

postmodern jukebox just does it so well. I like so many of their versions then the original

[@joshuajonah6698]

Can you cover my favorite song "why dont you do right?" From who framed roger rabbit? Id love to hear your take on it 😊❤

[@robertdantas196]

React Gabriel Henrique Fly Like a Bird, Brazilian Sing

[@OrthodoxPole81]

Who would pay for a Tara Simon cover of Not a Girl Not yet a Woman? I know I would.

[@arthurliesthal7833]

Hello Mrs Simon; I would enjoy to hear you as a salsa singer !

[@bethtravis7142]

It was great I thought they both were good in different in there own right don't know if you saw it or not the last black gentleman you reacted to someone ask for you to react to them ❤you look beautiful today beautiful today and by the way 24 thousand from 1 million don't know if you check it

[@TheSeeking2know]

Who Won? You decide?! Epic song battles....

[@meemermarie1977]

You ought to check out rob and austin from home free singing nessun dorma

[@dvaldieso]

Love it! Next could be Stories or Scary Pockets

[@stewiegriffin993]

Oh for sure! I particularly love when they bring in Kenton Chen. Drunk in Love, Roxanne, Toxic... all flawless tbh

[@djhairlessRO]

PMJ cover of the cramberies- zombie is.......... woooooooow

[@anniemoran1]

Tara, would love to see you compare Mykel Kilgore’s My Heart Will Go On, Kenton Chen’s Closer, and Von Smiths’Rude to the originals.

[@anniemoran1]

Also, Haley did a great version of Lovefool that is my favorite of her PMJ songs (and I love ALL of them!)

[@colpogremio]

Just a comment, Tara I love you! There, i said it!