Postmodern Jukebox feat. Haley Reinhart "Creep" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach/Opera Singer

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@deanchampion6777]

@@mrbeezkeez1599 : No idea who you are - but you are amazingly informed and articulate. ; ) Oh, and for all of you newbies... E. Z. is an opera singer - NOT an "internet influencer" - she has true talent.

[@Johndoe-gn6mm]

Was this the version from the voice

[@chrisphelps9154]

check out their cover of Mad World with Hailee and Puddles Pity Party

[@cindyd.01]

@@mrbeezkeez1599 I could not find the story by Scott Bradlee! Do you have a link? :D

[@taliciasmith3958]

The amount of girl crush on your face, tho! It's gorgeous!

[@kianyt5804]

The first time I heard her sing really was like discovering a new color.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Love this thought. ... ... Can you describe that color? Fluffy nectarine spritz perhaps? :-D

[@HaleysTusk]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Haley's natural rasp makes me think more Bourbon brown ;)

[@MandrakeDCR]

Soft velvety crimson and barely visible off-white highlights (low intensity value) slightly rumpled, with a medium width black velvety and smooth border with a pinstripe-thin light-blue outside backing border... it feels like those colors and that it might physically feel like that if I could touch sound. lol - I'm weird.

[@JaviaMusic]

@@MandrakeDCR hmm, very interesting. Love your way of describing it

[@auntiesash]

@@TheCharismaticVoice I'm getting the almost red-brown of Dr Pepper with lots of bubbles.

[@NassinFrias]

It's 2024 and I'm still in love with this performance and also this review.

[@Shandael]

Another fun fact about this, is that Haley was hesitant to record this as she had been singing all the week and thought her voice was too tired, but was convinced to at least try one take, and the rest, as they say, is history....over 100 million views and counting...

[@kurtsnyder4752]

That explains exactly the bit of tired resignation in there. The sadness, the lamenting being conveyed.

[@Edward-turtle]

how the hell do you know nobber

[@spades5497]

You have such a visceral reaction to music, it’s so adorable

[@fosteradjustments]

The main reason I sub is to see someone else experience frisson.

[@TimBuck2]

I watched her a few times JUST to see her reactions.

[@yarrosh4633]

yeah. called “overreactive”.

[@JohnNRoach]

Yes! As much as there's a million reaction-ers out there, to be reacting from a professional/expert understanding makes it so much better for me as well :) Reactions AND you learn something about either music/ vocal theory each video. As we say on the Rock, "she's deadly, by"!

[@pittsburghbob69]

Ya, she great!! She doesn’t react to any good songs IMO though.

[@Shiek200]

Get you a girl that looks at you the way this woman just looked at Haley for 18 minutes straight.

[@stevepadilla8398]

We should be so lucky. She was enraptured by Haley's voice!

[@Freon1969]

Pfft I look at Haley for more than 18 mins :)

[@joshuawood7954]

You have to be someone who can sing like Haley for 18 minutes.

[@cherylperrone7097]

Is this the same girl that was on a western and then pitch perfect and now marvels Hawkeye? If so, she's talented in everything she does!

[@Mr.Ekshin]

@@cherylperrone7097 - Ummm... no. I think you're mixing up at least two people, and possibly three.

[@williamlathrop5326]

I LOVE this, and I love Haley Reinhart. I'm an 87- year-old ex concert promoter who had the privilege of working with some great talent in the past, including the marvelous "Queen" of scat, Ella Fitzgerald. I loved your reaction and comments. You have become my favorite Reactor. Bill Lathrop

[@Puppies03b3eleyySnowflakes]

I would give just about anything to work with Ella Fitzgerald!

[@MrVvulf]

My parents favorite concert was Ella when she performed in Berlin. It wasn't the '61 concert, but a later year, sometime between 63-69.

[@jwoellhof]

Haley Reinhart: "I wish I was special." Us: um...imagine how the rest of us feel...

[@dagobertomontoya1468]

This comment got me in the feels...damn you J Woe

[@AndyViant]

Makes me feel even less special but it's almost the point of the song.

[@AMCFilms]

Exactly...🤷🏻‍♂️

[@williamarmstrong9008]

Haley Reinhart first for me very 👍 nice

[@heman5954]

She should have won American idol. Best voice in the competition hands down but that "reality " crap is nothing but a popularity contest with no real value other than introducing hailey to the world. She is pretty funny too, she is bill on f is for family.

[@GunNut37086]

Nothing is better than watching someone smarter than you describe exactly how a song made you feel in better words than you could ever conjure.

[@JohnSmith-vb6jx]

Very well put!

[@ulookbreedablensubmissive434]

Yes. Exactly. It even made me feel those things again just watching her

[@SauceMario]

She reacts just how I feel watching this.

[@aidyadnan]

Dude you're fckn right man. I'm not worthy...

[@robertelee467]

#KevinDunham ... it’s so ironically funny that I read your comment just after I hung up with my wife telling her almost the exact same thing! I had a lot of musical schooling throughout my life since I was a small boy in my personal life, and all the way up through high school and jazz band on several different instruments including guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, violin/cello, dulcimer, brass instruments along with vocalization training music theory etc., but it’s been 30+ years since those days, and I have forgotten a lot of the terminology for some of those things that I learned back then. She reminds me of those exact same terminologies that I want to use, but as I said, have slipped my mind. You nailed it on the head though; in saying that SHE nails on the head what we are thinking! Good job sir.

[@SirForwyn]

She's definitely talented beyond words, but let's not forget the pianist who wrote the whole sheets for all the instruments, the dude made a pop song sound like an instant jazz classic.

[@Baalaaxa]

No doubt, the Postmodern Jukebox guys are all very talented musicians, and this was a very good arrangement/adaptation of the song. Honor where honor is due.

[@franciscouderq1100]

Agreed

[@Skylane_Pilot]

He’s the founder of Post Modern. Composes most of their stuff, if not all.

[@sigmasquadleader]

@@tee4222 You are "what-abouting" Stop it. The comment chain is about the transposition,

[@satanictaffy]

Creep is in no way a pop song.

[@danny28519]

I am convinced that Haley is a real life Siren. She literally traps you with her voice.

[@euphospug]

Definielty - she has tentacles for feet, too!

[@HiddenTigerObviNinja]

@@euphospug 🤣🤣🤣

[@novemberrain1569]

@@euphospug I just noticed it after reading this comment lol

[@stevepadilla8398]

Haley is absolutely amazing, my favorite current female vocalist.

[@Baalaaxa]

Yeah like a Siren seducing you with a voice of an Angel, and haunting your dreams like a Succubus.

[@pabloguazzotti2260]

Best "reactionist" ever. Deeply and genuinly emotional, highly vocally trained, and with a knowledge of the vocal peculiarities of pretty much all genres. It is very rare to see opera singers with such a universal interest and sensitivness to genres to far from their own. I hope your fame grows even larger and more people get to know you.

[@garrettmcgee7183]

Her reaction to a Pantera song is what got me hooked here.

[@magor137]

she put my feelings into words and I know nothing about music or singing

[@MrRafa1919]

Thank you for commenting my thoughts exactly!

[@saintjay1968]

Her reaction to Disturb's version of "Sound of Silence" is what got me hooked.

[@faithe54]

Finally, a review from a man without the word "adorable," just an appreciation for her astute and felt observations

[@jonathonwilliamson9879]

Dec. 1, 2023.. I saw her last night in Senatobia Ms. at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts. It is a small venue probably 300 people. Haley performed like we were at Madison Square Gardens. Her voice is magical and engaging, from holding ultra high bars to getting down with the gravely lows in that pure smokey and guttural way that she does. She is very easy on the eyes and her voice is exquisite. Everything about her is mesmerizing. She has come far since her American Idol days and I suspect she will exceed all expectations of others and even her own expectations as well.

[@Biomirth]

Do you have a sense of her career trajectory and how she's doing as an artist? I'm just 'discovering' her recently and am really blown away by her confidence and presence.

[@bitstreamintercept7272]

Watching someone so genuinely nerding out in the most joyous way with such enthusiasm is absolutely magnificent

[@Infinity-Minus-One]

nerding out is an understatement. I would call it rather lezing out

[@KeksiLPs]

Fun Fact: Haley sang this in one take, without practicing. The just told her to sing "Creep" in a jazzy version. And this is what she did.

[@johnwjr7]

True. She was not feeling well that day either. She went out, did her best and nailed it.

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

They already knew what her version sounded like when they recorded it. According to Scott Bradlee he first heard her do it in concert while they were on tour and he booked a recording studio the next day to get it on video because he was so blown away with it.

[@gynack]

@@Gizmo42Rodeo You're right about that. There is a clip of her on YT of her singing it a week earlier live at a concert. The recording quality isna great, and there are differences - but she always does something different every time she sings it. Casey Abrams has now recorded it with PMJ. Very different again, as you would expect, but well worth a listen. He's playing to the gallery, and it's very entertaining.

[@russelljohnson4527]

I noticed the one SHOT but I had no idea it was only one take, too!

[@dantesos7564]

THAT is amazing! 😍

[@chucknorris5141]

That’s called an eargasm.

[@lonestoner8297]

That's what I said the first time I heard her sing lol

[@georgeallan1300]

Or as Elizabeth would call it "Ear Candy."

[@NancyDavis-Foss-ok7to]

Best comment here! - Well said. Especially since our reviewer now has a vocal girl crush!♡

[@jedislap8726]

Watching you fangirling over Haley just made my entire year. I think your reaction pretty much matched mine when I first heard this. Haley's voice to me is like honey poured over ripped silk. She has this insane ability to switch from Marilyn Monroe to Ella Fitzgerald and back again without even blinking. Loved this reaction. New subscriber now.

[@zenonzamora1253]

WOW, WOW, WOW!

[@bobbyc3895]

Scott Bradlee never gets enough love in these video reactions (glad you did). Picking the genre and then arranging it all (and performing - he's on the piano). Plus, he always picks the right talents for the song (not just the singers, but all of the musicians). From Haley, to Puddle Pity Party, to Morgan James to Gunhild Carling. I mean, he incorporates tap dancers into songs (not just the physical act, but the sound of the tap dancer, into the songs).

[@Huepe12]

They did also “ all about that bass” with Haley, Morgan James and Adriana Salvatas, that’s awesome,

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I am going to look closely into that. A lot has been suggesting that in the comments. Thanks!

[@lokithecat7225]

I would have suggested Haley and Puddles the Pity Party "Mad World", and done "All about that Bass" by Home Free.

[@Sublimeoo]

@@lokithecat7225 2nd for mad world

[@kevenmontambault5925]

@@TheCharismaticVoice YESSSSSSSSSS!!! That would make my entire week!!

[@jamesr1659]

Totally awesome version

[@leliel12th43]

One cannot listen to this and doesn't fall in love with Haley.

[@ChrisPage68]

I managed it.

[@glennmorganfan9411]

I managed it just fine. This is NOT my thing by any stretch of the imagination. I actually found her voice rather grating.

[@wtimmins]

I highly recommend more of her work with PMJ.

[@osovagabundo1]

@@glennmorganfan9411 what compelled you to stay for something you didn’t enjoy?

[@Tien1million]

This song was the first time I heard Haley, bought all her music after that.

[@antoinekiwi2]

Your reaction to Hayley singing is a very close second to the performance itself. Thank you for sharing your unbridled joy with us.

[@nunalves7]

The emotion in your voice and your face...made me smile 🙂

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you Nuno Alves! It means a lot to me that you like the video.

[@philiproche7066]

Same for me. I don't know what I like the most, Haley singing or your face and enthusiasm listening her. Keep being so natural 🙂

[@TheUnderdogDe]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Just the fact these two can't make up their minds puts the finger on something that is important for a song like this. Haley really does know how to sing but her body language and way to sing kind of opposed to the subject that the song is about. To me, she seems more concerned about looking sexy than someone who actually feels being a creep. Compare her to the 18 years old drummer ( _not the lead singer_ ) of an upcoming Mexican band. She performed this 4 hours after her fans suggested it for her on Instagram. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2e8ZYumd92di5I

[@Paarthurnax88]

​@@TheUnderdogDe She's holding back immensely, one of the more toned down performances from her ;-)

[@TheUnderdogDe]

@@Paarthurnax88 Holding back on trying to appear emotional while singing this sad song? If that's what you meant I would have to agree. She sure held back those emotions immensely. At 5:40 when she sings *I want a perfect body* she looks as if she is singing *I've got a perfect body* but that's not the worst thing. The worst part in this version is the _babadodo_ part at 10:42 in my opinion. I suppose you'd have to love jazz to enjoy that. 🤢

[@JoshuaPhair]

First reactor that I have found that geeks out over songs like this the way I do. LOVED watching this reaction

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Excellent.

[@Sweet.Mother.of.Cheesus]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Haley is incredible and I love this song and what she did with it. But there's one that touched me even more. Maybe just because it's way nearer to my own life's experiences, but if you ever find the time maybe give a quick listen to Daniel Mustard's version of this song. He makes it his own in a way that only a person that experienced hardship could... Love your channel and really enjoy your expertise just as much as your emotional and honest approach of so many different songs. You're great, stay gold ;)

[@stevegoldy2196]

I just watched your upload of the Radiohead acoustic version and thought, i wonder if she has reacted to the Haley Reinhart version and i was thrilled to see this pop up, this was amazing... loved it!

[@CaitlinBloodyMary]

The first time I stumbled across Haley Reinhart I was so deeply moved by her voice. Hearing someone explain so well WHY I am deeply moved by her voice is just fantastic.

[@hobgoblinuk5100]

This! So much this. Like i know this voice hits me in the gut in the most wonderful way. It is incredibly satisfying to understand why. Plus seeing her reaction to it is just priceless. Jill Bearup does similar for sword fighting scenes. Pretty sure we all enjoy Wesley and Inigo's big sword fight in the princes bride but having the nuance explained just makes it even better.

[@queenvrook]

8:28 "Where else is she going to go with this?" Audience: Cackles

[@ScottFree4all]

Elizabeth, your facial expressions as you react to Haley’s first chorus of this hauntingly spectacular song are genuinely overwhelming to you. You seem to barely be able to process what you are hearing. I agree.

[@purplilocks5935]

One take, girl. They recorded that in ONE TAKE. It's INSANE. Scott from PMJ talks about it in one of the interviews he does about the song. Crazy.

[@Pushing_Pixels]

That is the greatest one-take wonder I've ever heard.

[@markkauder1288]

I so love seeing a knowledgeable woman fall in love with her singing.

[@Deadeye777]

I've heard it said about Bonnie Raitt, but the description absolutely applies to Ms. Reinhart as well - "Her voice sounds like cooking bacon smells"!

[@SaltyPirate71]

Hailey Reinhardt sounds like how Marilyn Monroe looked.

[@ladelteravada]

Haley and Morgan James are the two massive powerhouses of PMJ

[@DADA-ir6kq]

Their cover of "Dear Prudence" is to die for

[@palermodpr]

Well said 👏🏻👏🏻

[@dustinclark8918]

Agreed! Morgan and Haley are both amazing vocalists.

[@daehawk9585]

Dont forget Robyn.

[@LukeBass1000]

Yes! Morgan James's version of Take Me to Church...holy balls

[@skipmeister123]

I've been in a deep depression/anxiety filled funk lately. I absolutely love love love Hayley's rendition of Creep (more than Radiohead's!), and watching your expressions as you reacted made me *feel* this track more than I usually do. For just a moment, and the first time in almost two years, I felt something other than depressed... And that's thanks to you.

[@tomh3652]

I agree I am deeply depressed also but this helped me also .

[@MrBrook38]

I showed this to some older guys that never heard of it. The consensus was "that's the sexiest thing I've ever seen". It's so nice to see an artist fall in love with another artist's work with none of their own ego getting in the way. I'm glad she pointed out the subtleties the rest of us didn't notice. I'm a painter and it reminded me of gushing over the handling of a dewdrop on a leaf in a whole landscape painting and people thinking I was nuts

[@NebraskaGonvilleJones]

Show them Seven nation army sung by Haley then. If this was sexy that will literally defeat them 🔥

[@settheory2219]

This comment made me think of leaf by niggle by tolkien

[@johnmiller5987]

When she was on American idol. I asked all of my fellow men at work who was more attractive. Her or J Lo. Nobody picked J Lo

[@doorran]

You have to do her "Seven Nation Army" next. It was even better. Side Note: Haley did this recording on her day off in one take.

[@2489Pepe]

Watch her perform this life it’s pretty incredible. She usually switches it up too.

[@galadballcrusher8182]

definitely a must

[@rainea91]

Black Hole Sun was amazing as well she killed all the covers her voice is just phenomenal

[@PatramixRXF]

second this, there version of Seven Nation Army is the best version of this song every imo

[@jmplt6525]

Habits

[@JeremiahConnor]

I love your reaction here...there's an unabashed/innocent way that you watch this vid...my problem with most reactors is that they are so aware and more often than not, checking themselves out as they're watching the vid that seems so icky and turns me off. Thanks for this because your reaction is why I'm into watching these kinda vids...I wanna relive that moment - live vicariously through a person who is enjoying something that floored me for the first time. Seeing the pleasure Haley's voice brought you made my day...thank you:)

[@omerkeidar95]

Watching you listen to Hailey for the first time is watching love at first sight, and rightfully so! She's absolutely amazing.

[@ericluther5892]

IDK if you'll ever see this, but I just wanted to say I was having the WORST day today and your reaction to this totally lifted my spirits and made my day. Thank you!

[@Giganfan2k1]

Glad this was all here for you.

[@plasticlilspastic1]

I hope you are feeling better now Eric. Feel free to respond below if ever you need a stranger's ear to listen. My name is haley. Take care. Xx

[@shinma989]

Her singing literally pulls tears out of my eyes. It's just fantastic.

[@trudilarose2260]

I've loved Haley since America Idol. Ooooh! And when she sings with Casey Abrams, divine. And now I've got tickets for PMJ on tour.

[@Venus-lx1jq]

Here’s what’s really great about this particular song with Haley: She was actually really sick, showed up to the filming, didn’t want to do it, but they convinced her to do one take and just see how it goes. This recording is the ONE take they convinced her to do and it came out this awesome❣️❣️

[@AvenelKel]

Not only that, it was the third video she had recorded that day. She had already done All About That Base, and sung back up to Von Smith and Annie Goodchild.

[@gonzo2495]

Good old marketing fairy tales.

[@Alice-ic5fy]

According to Scott Bradlee he said her voice was tired from singing always on tour, he didn't say she was sick but anyway one take amazing. she turned it down at first but then finally she agreed to do it

[@dantesos7564]

I love how you reacted to this song. It's like unwrapping a gift only to find another gift. 🥰

[@dakotablueskies]

Her range is insane from so sweet to the deepest depths I didn’t even know could be voiced

[@kraigcline7356]

I've been waiting soooo long for you to come across her, Haley's entire catalogue is incredible.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I'm happy you like the video! Thanks Kraig Cline

[@sdi001]

Elizabeth, two of the greatest gifts to mankind is listening to Haley Reinhart's extraordinary performance of Creep and watching your wonderfully animated reaction while listening to it. Just watching you listen to great music is a joy to behold. Thank you. (P.S. Love your detailed analysis too.)

[@stuarthidalgo1395]

Here's the power of music: I love this version and have heard it several times and seen a few reactions to this song. I'm 68 and was crossing the street in downtown Seattle and was hit by a car going really fast. Been laid up in bed since Monday of this week. I was watching your reaction and watching your face and I was laughing and crying so hard at the beauty of this song and the joy it brought you (like me). Thank you for that wonderful break from my reality!

[@keriwyckoff2762]

Oh my dear!!! So sorry...may the joy of Elizabeth's critiquing of so many genres help you heal quicker from inspiration💪💚

[@billcoley4426]

Yes! Haley's a gem. You gotta do her PMJ cover of "Mad World" with Puddles Pity Party. Edit: If you want to hear the most "sultry" Haley gets, PMJ's "Oops I Did it Again" cover fits the bill nicely.

[@glacier68]

yes, a required listen.

[@softshoes]

You'll still be afraid of clowns but it is so worth it.

[@shorey66]

Oh yes, and Puddles Lorde cover. God I forgot how good PMJ are.

[@PolishPowerSawich]

Yes this one please

[@PolishPowerSawich]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4fIp6mYe7N-n7s

[@eminabrestovac]

Yes, she is out of this world! I fell in love with this cover from the moment i heard her voice!

[@forgalzz7]

Her version of "Sally's Song" with Casey Abrams from Nightmare Before Christmas from their stage-it concert kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKC9iY2roLWpg80m25s (some seconds of banter before they start) would fit nicely with the Halloween theme.

[@AmplifiedBluesHarmonica]

Your enthusiasm and pure joy radiating throughout this reaction is almost as breathtaking as the song. I feel like l just got home from a great night out! Thank you.

[@jrosen1985]

Fell in love with her voice when she sang House of the Rising Sun about 10 years ago. Gave me chills

[@TheDivayenta]

Haley was on American Idol during the early years- and should’ve won. Her rendition of Benny and the Jets is fantastic.

[@jasperr980]

Still mad she didn't win.. House of the Rising Son was my favorite from her Idols performances

[@robertrijkers4923]

remember it was the best season of AI in a long time.. loved everyone in the last top 10... and ofcourse it was followed up by the worst season ever and made me lose interest in the entire franchise...

[@maureencollins5177]

Got so pissed when J.Lo criticized her for singing Gaga's You and I.

[@OldGriz708]

I agree. I think when she did rolling in the deep really hurt her.

[@fjeldfross9327]

I don't know how it is in the US, but in I believe Sometimes that its better for good artists that they don't win Shows Like Idol. In Germany for example the winners are pressed to do the stuff that is the most Chart promising, not what they really can do or they let the most malleable Singer win. The Public votes , I dont think that this goes without some Manipulation. So they create a lot of one Hit Wonders, but without substance. Haley is one of the best singers I ever heard, but Jazz ist no mainstream music...These Shows are mainly about Money, not only talent

[@lukegoffkat]

I can't BELIEVE you didn't even talk about the Modulation! Most singers find it extremely difficult to pop in with no musical reference and boldly change the key to a song in that manner! I was much more amazed by that than what garnered your immediate attention. Yes, this woman is freakin'' awesome in every way, one of the best I've ever heard!

[@cromotocciano]

I love how she starts nerding out, absolutely loving it, just seconds in.

[@MooreCEJr]

This lady can sing.. not just sing well but sings beautifully with a lot of techniques.. Still do not know how she did not win on American Idol.. but it never stopped her today. Check out Melody Cristea singing "Nothing" an original with Liliac (Lil-EEE-ack) or another original "Mars" live in concert.

[@originalbillyspeed1]

I'm glad she didn't win. The winners usually get locked into a contract with the show. So, they cannot do their own thing until it ends. It usually hinders their careers. It's the 3rd to 5th place contestants that usually go on to become bigger, because they aren't locked into a contract.

[@samhell2492]

I've just now discovered this song, and was going to suggest this to Elizabeth. Then I found this video. Funny thing is, her reaction was pretty much exactly mine. Lol. I immediately fell in love with her voice. A tremendous rendition! And a truly remarkable voice!

[@jblair343]

I've been a fan of Haley since she was on American Idol. She has a special voice.

[@sadie513]

Same.

[@findingyourlightwithin6268]

She had me with The House of the Rising Sun. Stunning.

[@jblair343]

I like Benny and the Jets.

[@ImmortalBroken]

@@jblair343 Yes! I remember watching that season and for whatever reason being meh about her. Until Benny and the Jets. From that point on every performance of hers was amazing and she was my personal winner.

[@markreaume]

Ah right, I thought she looked and sounded familiar.

[@wolfmanchris]

Sadly Haley Reinhart is one of the most underrated female singers around...

[@DerEchteBold]

Or you could say thankfully, major commercial success is dangerous and shouldn't be wished on anyone!

[@shamanic1]

I doubt she'd sign off on all the Satan worship, and other sickness, so I hope she enjoys all success...outside the putrid system!

[@TaterMater22]

@@shamanic1 Satan worship...?

[@broceollomon]

It's insane that she didn't win the season of American Idol she was on. Probably better that she didn't though.

[@DerEchteBold]

@@TaterMater22 Lots of people think all the elite is into that and you can only have success in showbiz when you also get into it, have you never heard of that?!

[@Paul_Halicki]

Your enthusiasm just makes these videos. For we, the unwashed masses, we don't often realize what goes into a vocal performance. You explain the nuances really well and help us appreciate them on whole other level.

[@granander]

I love the joy you find from discovering good singers and how you radiate it through your channel. You read as very genuine and real in you excitement. Thank you for sharing!

[@victorsixtythree]

Wow, one of the best reactions to this AMAZING performance that I’ve seen! And I’m so glad you mentioned her hands - I’ve watched this SO MANY times and sometimes I try to isolate one thing to focus on and one of them is definitely her hands. I’ve even turned off the sound on occasion just to pay attention to her hands. LOL So...perhaps take a look at ”Seven Nation Army” next (another PMJ cover featuring Haley)?

[@socuteboom]

I’m jealous you listened to Haley Reinhart for the first time. I was an instant fan of hers 10 years ago on American Idol and became obsessed, scouring KZbin for every performance she’s done. You should listen to her rendition of House of the Rising Sun - it’s epic. I appreciate you saying she employs so many unique qualities to her voice. That’s also what I admire about her, the creativity and nuances to her singing. You can tell she puts a lot of effort in. Now I’m off to watch your other videos reacting to PMJ and Haley :)

[@forgalzz7]

Hasn't premiered yet, but the facial expression feels appropriate already.

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Elizabeth, I have never heard of Postmodern Jukebox until today and I look forward to hearing more songs in the future! Haley's beautiful voice is full of gorgeous tones, impressive range and power! The slight sultry moves of her body were graceful movements of her arms and hands which add to the presentation! I also Love the Quintet of musicians in the background (Trombone, Tenor Sax, Piano, Standup Bass and Drums)! Thank You, Elizabeth, for bringing another Amazing singer to your channel!!! :-)

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

You very much welcome! Yes, they are great and they feature a lot of great artists. And you're right, the instruments are fantastic as always!

[@perchikkreiman-miller2622]

So lovely to see someone genuinely get how ridiculously talented Haley is. This cover blows me away each and every time I hear it. What a joy to see you totally get it.

[@MH3GL]

Normally I might say "I can only imagine what Elizabeth must have been like as a little girl..." But I don't have to, she turns 5 every time she hears something she likes 🙂

[@flbro]

She got cheated out of her American Idol season 10 win. Her versatility made her so much better than the other contestants.

[@shamanic1]

Yes, but sometimes the "loss" is more valuable than the win. You get the exposure, but you get to walk away with a fan base, without the weight of the public's unrealistic expectations...or twisted desire to see the champion fail.

[@flbro]

@@shamanic1 I agree. She probably wouldn't have gotten where she is now if she would have run. Not many idol winners went very far.

[@smoothiguana775]

The fact that she didnt win just goes to show how pathetic the judges actually are and that those shows really arent about actual singing talent

[@joetrump7527]

Makes you question their judgement though.

[@elinino5275]

Totally ripped off! The show fell of the radar after that... good!

[@madreep]

I adore watching you. You're so expressive and I can see the true love of music you possess

[@amrothelros]

Yeeeessss!!! I've been waiting for you to react to her for ages, she's another vocal goddess, different style than Floor that's for sure, but freaking talented. She has that type of voice that you either love her or you hate her. Plenty of haters out there as you know already, but I bet you'll love her. This video was made in one take, so that's even more impressive. Thank you for reacting to her!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Ha! LOVE LOVE LOVE her voice. She had me from the first note. It's amazing.

[@ChrisPage68]

I don't hate her. I just don't like this version. You don't dismiss someone completely for such a minor thing.

[@mitaboop]

@@TheCharismaticVoice this gurl is just a fantastic singer, her very first audition for Americas got talent, got me hooked on her voice and her stage precense😍😍😍

[@HaleysTusk]

@@mitaboop No big deal, but for some reason people think Haley competed on AGT, but Haley came onto prominence in 2011 on Season 10 of *American idol* ... She hasn't competed in any other reality competition other than Idol. I've been following her ever since 2011. It could be because Puddles the Clown, who DID compete on AGT, did a PMJ duet w/ Haley on "Mad World", but she definitely didn't compete on AGT

[@mitaboop]

@@HaleysTusk i know🙈😂😂 i ment idol, not AGT😄 so yes, American idol😄🤩

[@mmurph2686]

This is easily my favorite video of 2020. I LOVE your reaction to Haley's extraordinary voice. The radiant joy expressed in your facial expressions and commentary is so beautiful. "Phew...hold it in." Priceless!

[@The4GunGuy]

I know this is many years old now, but I just found it. Thank you for breaking this down from a music expert perspective. Every time YOU explained what she was doing, I understood what you were saying, because I felt it, but didn't know the technical term(s) for what I was feeling. I've listened to many versions of this song, and Haley NAILS it from both a vocal/musical perspective AND the pure feeling/motion she puts into the video experience. I, like you, can't stop listening to this version. To me, it's perfection.

[@davidpoche2916]

What's incredible about this performance is the back story. She had already performed several songs, she was ill and she performed it in one take. She's a former American Idol contestant from 2001 who finished 3rd. Also, her mother and father are professional blues and jazz musicians who she performed with. She's the only American Idol contestant who performed in the finals with her father accompanying on guitar.

[@KYoss68]

Haley is incredible. I don't understand why she hasn't had more exposure. I could listen to her sing all day.

[@leonc100]

@Troy Bonham exactly. She didn’t put up with the judges crap on idol either. To me she’s the best that was ever on that show.

[@SaurianSoul]

Because talent does not mean success. Never has and never will.

[@robzie]

The amount of geeking out you're doing is exactly what I did. Had the pleasure of seeing her do this live in Austin, TX and it was every bit as amazing. Met her after too, and she's an absolute peach of a person.

[@SuperSchooni]

She knows her instrument so well. I find myself almost in tears as a singer listening to this performance, such mastery of her art!

[@davidmbyer]

As the story goes, this rendition was done while on tour when they had a few hours off and rented a studio to try out some songs. This was the first and only take! A singular talent....

[@treygraham3488]

After watching a few videos I swear it seems like The Charismatic Voice has synesthesia. She reacts to voices like she literally feels or tastes them. It's kinda wonderful how open her reactions are.

[@axchisler]

...and she's really cute ❤️

[@PhilPastor]

I agree... even after 2 years this is still my favorite reaction video... PERIOD. Elizabeth is so genuine. It is so much fun to watch.

[@kosmosyche]

I think it's some sort of involuntary sympathetic vocal chords contractions or something. Probably singers feel it more intensely and can explain it better, but even I, who is not a singer, feel how my vocal chords tighten and relax with the music when I hear a really really good singer as if her singing touches me on a very physical level. It's actually can get a bit tiresome after awhile, but also very exciting a lot of the times, but only when listening to very good singers that I really like and feel.

[@lukegoffkat]

I have Hyper-empathy syndrome, and it's not fun, except in situations like this! I cry everytime I watch her reactions. She is just TOO sweet and caring not to love her.

[@xdawoogis354]

i love how you are honestly feeling the music. it makes me smile.

[@evanburnsdev]

Welcome to team Haley. Going strong since American Idol season 10. Her songs with Casey Abrams is really worth a look.

[@drfoxcourt]

Hailey Reinhart is amazing, more so heard live. Great example of real talent putting in the hours. This rendition is a serious step stronger borne from Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox. This is by far my favorite version of this marvelously poetic torch song (props to Radiohead). I often have to play it again and sing my heart out along with the vocal wonder that is Hailey Reinhart. Love your take.

[@briancollis1809]

I TRULY don't understand how anyone could watch any other vocal reactors after seeing you and holy CRAP this version of this song is spectacular

[@vinnievidivici4442]

I go back and watch this Haley clip every once in a while, because it's just so good. Your excitement was beautiful to watch. :)

[@stangovers7441]

Enjoyed Charismatic Voice's interpretation as much as Haley's performance!! I'm a 73 musician, and I agree that this performance was unbelievable! Thanks!

[@charlesworpek2653]

Please illustrate? I looked up multiple variations of charismatics voice Haley creep creep cover and don't know the difference between them.

[@DylansPen]

Haley Reinhart has to be in the top five female singers I've ever heard. Of any era in any genre.

[@jasonwood7340]

I love how you start falling in love with Haley in the first 10 seconds. We've all been there before :)

[@olabashanda]

You're so amazingly joyous and expressive which adds so much to this great song

[@BrutusMaximusAurelius]

I love how you’re fangirling so hard, because I recognize the feeling. Haley and PMJ are amazing. Love the version of Mad World with her and puddles as well.

[@GlennZink]

So many great PMJ performances to choose from! Hope you do more!

[@GlennZink]

Such as one of Miche Braden's appearances, like "Purple Rain" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/goWblYptl6yoq68

[@forgalzz7]

Number 2 PMJ artist after Haley is really Puddles. Like with Haley, all his PMJ songs are pure gold ... Team, Royals, Chandelier, All the Small Things, Viva La Vida ...

[@peteschram9524]

Thanks again for the introduction to an outstanding performance I saw her in the vid with PPP and was impressed then with the two of them together she’s on my playlist for sure

[@TheDryparn]

Freddie, Haley and Floor are my favorite singers ever. Haley is such a proficient singer it's nuts! I'm glad you get the same reaction as me by Haley! She drives me to happy tears every time. Fun fact, she did it in one take and wasn't feeling well at the time of the recording.

[@dedexter88]

Tell me more about Freddie, freddie mercury?

[@TheDryparn]

@@dedexter88 Of course! ❤️

[@brianjames2697]

OHMYGOODNESS!!! I am SO glad you reviewed PMJ...they are amazing! I hope you get a chance to review the cover of "Dream On" done by Post Modern Jukebox featuring Morgan James!!! It will blow your head off...um, in the best way possible!

[@andrewburnett9184]

I was just about to post this. Morgan James is absolutely incredible

[@Goscalyon]

I second this, I love PMJ's stuff (not everything but a lot of it) and morgan james really blew my mind there!

[@TheBaconWizard]

I just commented about "Take Me to Church" but Dream-On is awesome too!

[@anacitlalli1528]

Morgan James is awesome, Maps, Dream on, Take me to church, even Barbie girl, is amazing. Scott Bradlee is the best thing what can ever happened to music in years.

[@StevenEverett7]

You would be amazed what PMJ and Morgan do to turn Aerosmith's rock classic into a jazzy blues song! Cheers, Steve

[@anthonyellison4737]

I just love watching this Lady experience some of my favourite songs/covers and seemingly have that same internal shock, awe, breathlessness chills and giddyness I get when I see someone do something exceptionally well.

[@bamadoctj]

I'm really not sure which I enjoy more, listening to Haley sing, or watching your reaction to her. I've watched dozens of reactions to her but yours is by far the most entertaining and informative. Thank you so much!

[@Love_Lara]

She is awesome and so is PMJ! They did "Seven Nation Army" and it's superb. Edit: I love "my choice" Tuesday so we can see artists that dont have crazy following in reaction community but deserve to be seen more👍

[@forgalzz7]

But the real proof of her awesomeness are not the polished videos, as great as they are, but the impromptu club performance with Irvin Mayfield Jr. on the Idols tour, these minimalist Room 5 performances she later did with Casey; and even more so the after-party songs she sometimes did on the street. Raw cellphone recordings, untouched by any sound engineer, settings nearly everybody has experienced with some friends ... but compare the result. That makes musicians question their life choices.

[@TizerGames-wj8lk]

bohemian rhapsody

[@BryceKatz]

@@forgalzz7 Her performances with Casey Abrams are utterly transcendent.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you! I've been loving "my choice" Tuesday too. So much fun exploring different directions. Also, I'm totally surprised and overjoyed by how many of you are willing to explore other music with me. It's pretty wonderful.

[@trengilly01]

@@forgalzz7 Totally agree, I got to see Haley sing last year at the Roxy in Los Angeles . . . absolutely magical night!

[@marcusjahnel]

I just love how intense you feel the music/singer and how your face reacts to it! Great „entertainment“ + great music. Very enjoyable 👌🏼 thank you!

[@syyneater]

I’ve watched quite a few of your reactions and I still love seeing how much you nerd out. Your love of music, no matter the genre, is so obvious, and infectious, that it brightens my day. The YT algorithms may be complete crap, but I’m so glad they suggested your channel! I can’t wait for the next one.

[@Treehead667]

Try "Mad World" with her and Puddles, it's one of my favorite songs from PMJ

[@currentlypooping]

OMG Yes!! That's sooo good

[@stevepulford216]

So much yes! Puddles is an amazing singer as well, perfect pairing!

[@Al-pz8xi]

This is one of my favorites of her music. Her and Puddle's are a great duet.

[@garretdoi6218]

So incredibly talented, the range of her singing, her beautiful vocals & beauty is amazing, she is the total package.😱🥰😍🤩!

[@nosaltpillar]

And I so love your ability to decipher what really going on in her performance. When I introduce Haley to others, I can only show the things I appreciate about her. You went sooo much deeper than I have ever seen anyone go. Thanks for that and enjoy my sub!!!!! Best reaction ever!!!!!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you!!

[@jaksilver3656]

looks like you have a new crush *grin*. I'm glad you found PMJ I know others have mentioned this, but apparently she was sick while recording this, and still managed to do it in a single take! Would LOVE to see your reaction to Dream On with Morgan James and/or Welcome to the Black Parade with Joey Cook.

[@njp0513]

This is by far my most favourite reaction of yours. I always come back to it. You are endlessly charming here and it’s so fun watching your joy enjoying Haley! 💜