@@wuerzelburg No. Poor Morgan got cancelled back in 2012. In 2011, she was doing Godspell on Broadway, then a couple other shows after that. She was just beginning to take off. In 2012, there was a revival of Into the Woods happening at the Delacorte Theater in New York and quite literally, it was awful in every way, casting, direction, etc. Morgan, being a young up-and-coming star, didn't know how vicious and unforgiving the entertainment world could be. She simply gave her opinion about how awful that production of Into the Woods was on Twitter. She was right, but that didn't matter. She was instantly attacked by lots of "industry" people, replying how unprofessional it was for her as an actor to publicly criticize other actors. She didn't mention anyone specifically in her tweet but simply said the show was awful in just three sentences. Well, like others, she was forced to make a public apology but it didn't matter. She was shut out of the entertainment industry in New York, and the rest is history. So unfortunate and unfair for her.
@@L1623VP This really saddens me...after going through a bunch of stuff myself I'm really starting to believe that God allows things to be taken away DOWN HERE so that he can "give them back" in an eternal realm why they stay yours forever in a way we can't even comprehend.... I'm sure she'll be singing for HIM in a way and with a blessing she can't imagine.
I got to see her live in Glasgow and it was stunning. She brings a huge vocal range and hundreds extensive catalogue of songs that she writes and existing ones she gives her own take on. Brilliant show.
+TheMobileMan So true! Morgan, the singers, and the band are fantastic! You can download this song along with more awesome covers at itunes.apple.com/us/album/historical-misappropriation/id914637609
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@@dawidjagusiak This is a false equivalent on so many levels I can't be bothered explaining. Perfect example of 'if you have to ask you'll never know'.
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I know this arrangement features Morgan as the lead singer, but as a choir girl from long ago, I have to say the back-up singers were phenomenal! Oh heck EVERYONE in this video kills it!
One Shot: - Recorded continuously, presented without cuts. One Take: - Performed and recorded only once, presented with or without cuts or editing. We cannot know if this was done in one take, but done in one shot is still awesome!
If this version had been released in the 1970s, then it would have been an absolute smash. It is as good as any soul song released in that time period and far better than most. Morgan James would have been an absolute superstar.
I'm not much into pop music and this is the first version of the song I heard. Then I heard the Alyson Stoner version. Then with some searching, I heard the Maroon 5 version which isn't that good. It has a great, albeit disturbing, video and the lyrics are really good. This is a much better version than the original.
I made the mistake of listening to this one before hearing the Maroon 5 version. Maroon 5 were phoning it in, even in the studio version. This is gorgeous.
This is the hundredth time I've listened to this song by Morgan and it never fails to overwhelm me. I was lucky enough to see her live a few times and got to know her and her husband Doug who's a great guitarist! Listen to the album that she made as a tribute to Nina Simone at Dizzy's Club!
I personally don't care for M5 so if a band/group can make me like one of their songs, then I'd say it's better. But that's where the word "opinions" come into play.
They totally captured the essence of very early 1970's soul--hand's down. I can close my eyes and picture this song being sung around 1970-1971. It's that authentic. The original version by Maroon 5 doesn't hold a candle to this cover version.
Every single time I see Morgan, Haley and many other singers on UA-cam I am simply blown away that the popular so called singers today are so popular and heralded as so talented. And in truth, they cant carry Morga or Haleys candle. Plus Lucy Thomas, voice of an angel. Its insane the ultra talented arent as big a draw as the Taylor Swifts.
My two favorite also Shepherd...... I can't understand how somebody like Miley Cyrus or Britney Spears get all the fame and Glory.... When those two ladies Miss Reinhardt and Miss James have truck loads more Talent and vocal skills and you not getting here the recognition or money I presume...... What a f*****-up world we live in!!!!!
Naah, after someone told something funny right before the recording cut in, she now tries to hide her smile, thinking "sad song, dead puppies, dead puppies".
She's superb, great and she has an immense talent for sure. I've seen her live in Montreal with PMJ a few years back and I am still in awe ! But whether your evaluation is overrated or not, you know damn well that's not how the entertainment industry works: artists are recognized at the Grammys for the numbers, nit only, or necessarily, their talent. Love her anyhow, of course ! ❤️
Not to take anything away from Maroon 5... but I just hope they've listened to this interpretation of their song...and that they can admit that this is amazeballs. Absolutely amazing. Now, when I get Maps stuck in my head, it's this version that plays.
SchalaZeal You should see her live. She's phenomenal. I got to meet her in Tucson and told her I actually prefer her version of this song over Maroon 5.
Its so fun to soo many other people commenting about how they come back to listen to this again and again over years. I am the same but i specifically like the video aswell, i have the CD Version and just really like her expressiveness in the video
For so many many years I have been coming back to this incredible performance. Listened probably over 500 times and still at exactly 3:01 I close my eyes and feel connection to something bigger than this world. Thank you Morgan, thank you Scott, thank you all creating something this divinely beautiful. Did I already say thank you Morgan? Thank you Morgan 🙏❣
I've seen her live three times now at the Dakota in Minneapolis and can confirm. She sounds even better in person, she's absolute gorgeous, and very warm and friendly with her fans. I'll keep going back to see her for as long as I can get there.
This is like Mozart improving Salieri's little song. This utterly wipes the floor with the original. I had to go find it. I don't really care for Maroon 5. I had no clue. Truly incredible.
for those who don't know, Morgan James is a broadway star. She is classically trained in voice and Classical opera singing at Juilliard School. Google more videos of her to see how good her techniques are. Don't compare her to these pop singers with no range or training. She's on a totally different league.
Geno Guerrero yea... now that you brought it up, id have to say Taylor has more soul than Morgan. It's just my opinion but i think that's something Morgan needs to work on even though her technique is flawless, but she's missing that ease and effortless thing that Taylor Dayne has.
I don't know why I listen this song for the 10th time. I am mesmerised by Morgan James' vocals... And her coolness.. Anywyay, this blows Maroon 5 out of the water.
It's amazing how perfectly they nailed this song. The 70's R&B sound is dead on. And Morgan demonstrates a range of vocal styles and works to actually master them. She even get the body language and dance moves down. What a rare quality performer.
when I finally got around to listening to Maroon 5s version, I realized this was far and away the better arrangement. I can't even fathom the reason their version was a hit. I think it put me in a coma.
OMG...I can't express how phenomenal Morgan is. Her interpretation of this song is out of this world. Her tone, especially at the high register, coupled with her range from low to high is out of sight. All of this with no auto-tune. Amazing, just Amazing!
I frequently trip across this as I surf YT for music, and am always blown away by how good Morgan and the whole ensemble are, how great a job they did on the song, and what a lousy room this was to record in.
Holy crap where has this woman been on my UA-cam recommendations?! Damn she's got a great voice. Dark, soulful, and enough power it blew me away to see who it was singing.
I understand why this would be a popular comment here, but most people like living in their own apartment because this means that they have some time for themselves. I listen to a lot of music and a lot of that music is in this style, but there are times when I am not in the mood for it. And at those times the last thing I would want was the muffled sound of a live band coming through my ceiling, no matter how awesome the music is. I just hope they deal with this in person rather than through lawyers. I mean, in theory it should be as simple as: DING DONG *Neighbour:* "Hello? Oh, it's you. Good to see you!" *Scott:* "Yeah, hi! About that music thing. I wanted to ask you if it was okay if I were to bring a few artists over to practice and record for about two hours on Thursday from five PM." *Neighbour:* "Thursday... That's not very good for me. I'll be home from work then and, frankly, I'd really like to have some time to settle down then. Do you have your calendar with you? I'm sure we can find a date." *Scott:* "Thanks. I'll go and fetch it real quick."
EPR89 Your a tool dude. Can't you see how the world shaped you to care more about getting a good nights rest for your job. Just appreciate the music you could never make.
EPR89 So these are recorded in an apartment with adjoining neighbours? It would drive you a bit nuts if it were happening regular wouldn't it, especially if it's good music and all you can hear is the muffled thudding. People saying they wouldn't mind have obviously never had noisy neighbours. Great singer by the way, very soulful
She has a better voice than 99% of any singer i've ever heard in the mainstream media. It's crazy we get the garbage we do when all this real music and real performance is out there.
Ооо, я с Вами согласен. То что мы получаем из СМИ и шоу-бизнеса действительно похоже на мусор! Я сам из России, когда был у нас СССР, то была цензура и со сцены или телевизора звучали только настоящие голоса и настоящая музыка, а в магазинах были настоящие продукты😊 рад Вашему комментарию, что думаем одинаково. Исполнители этого произведения талантливы, мы понимаем это и ценим👍🤝
She’s actually a Broadway star Who was one of the youngest people accepted into Julliard When she was right out of high school. A lot of people don’t really know about her because she’s not a big name, but she’s been around for a while and is of course a great singer.
I just tonight discovered PMJ ! I'm 67. Played bass 34 years and lived through the real vintage doo wop days in the mid-1950s onward. You are all a fabulous bunch of musicians. What delightful move away from the ugly, un-melodic, non-sequiter words and horrible impotent names like Mumford and Sons, Moby, Garbage, Snoop Dogg and that rap crap. You can have Lady GaGa, too ! Ugh ! Horrid horrid 'entertainment' ! C&W lost it's bearings, too. You are all adorable, fresh and new to the eyes and ears..I hope you storm the world the way those 4 guys from Great Britain did in '64..You deserve it for bringing back quality, class and charm...Love it...Thank you Scott and the rest for recreating some old magic into new magic ! ! Love it !! Even the sound and balance is spot on !! .......Mark
8 people in some guy's living room making better music than the vast majority of stuff that is "professionally" produced. This talent and most of all joy in the work they are doing is just incredible.
This probably Scott Bradley's living room in his NYC apartment. And since he was a music producer on Broadway he knew all the best talent & that's who he hired for these sessions. Everyone in that room is supremely talented! Most PMJ recordings were done in very few takes. Creep, with Haley Reinhart, was one take & done. Bradley just told her to sing it in a "jazzy" style. Over 100 million views!
This is the Best rendition of MAPS of all of them. Including the ORIGINAL artist version. Done in a room with minimal backup & instruments. Its a lesson on what talented arrangers, singers, musicians can do with proper mixing, too.
Never ever get used to this performers raw talent… when she hits that one bit in the song and she just possesses by it… hairs on back of neck stand up every time! Just sublime!
Now THIS is what is called TALENT! Why isn't Morgan James a household name? We haven Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber and all the rest of them blocking the airwaves when we could be enjoying AMAZING voices like this?!? I am so glad I just happened along this video! A beautiful woman with a gorgeous voice to match! All the best, Morgan! You've earned your place in music history!
AMEN!!! I completely agree! When I heard her version of Call My Name from Prince on the radio I damn near cried it was so beautiful I wanna hear more of her!
Saw her live in Bologna during Jazz Festival season last year (2023) and she was AMAZING! Goosebumps and tears as she sang. Her voice is incredible live!
Never heard of any of these songs before... not sure want to now.. Voice, phasing,diction , instrumentals... its like music from the great days of the American song book.. a bit hotter. a bit more brash ... But think what these guys could and should do with say Gershwin...oh please...let it happen
One has to have a daily Morgasm, whether it's Dream On, Take Me To Church, It's A Man's World or, for some lighter entertainment, the wonderful, but at the same time disturbing, Barbie Girl song. Immense creativity by Scott in the arrangements and production, with some superb supporting musicians & singers.
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This entire performance is pure perfection! Morgan strikes a commanding presence and fronts a deeply connected ensemble and wrings all the emotion out of every phrase, every move. This is putting a song across , slam dunk! This is how a pop song can be so addictive.
This is just incredible.What a band.And as for the chorus vocals:Sensational.And Morgan James.The soaring climax too this version is pure magic.Fabulous.If you need to be cheered up,and your spirits lifted.This most definitely does the job.Thrilling!!
Dammit, I didn't read the full title, I just saw "Maps" and assumed this was a Yeah Yeah Yeahs cover. Oh well, still a good cover! Much better than the original.
That's when she lets loose :) That's why she is so good in my opinion, the potential for that kind of power is always there. But most of the time she keeps it under control and uses it like an instrument. But then every once in a while in moment like that she goes all out and it adds that little bit extra that sends shivers down your spine.
She's indeed good but also a little straining her beautiful voice. That note is pretty high and a little more sustain from breathing muscles could add that little she lacks to have a perfect pitch. Hope she will reach what she deserves, a beautiful and expressive voice like hers should be developed to the maximum.
I always come back to hear this. Who’s watching 2024! You have to the end.
It does not seem like 10 years have passed by. A beautiful singer and a wonderful song.
Yes I'm listening in Australia
Getting my goosies on.
Consistently
Me😊
I re-listen time and time again just to hear that note at 2:55. Amazing.
+Van Exel (Vanexel007) BLOODY HELL!
+Van Exel (Vanexel007) Damn !
+Van Exel (Vanexel007) climax bro.. climax
+Van Exel (Vanexel007) I get goosebumps everytime I hear this part. :)
+Van Exel (Vanexel007) Man, the build to that point is so good I just wanna throw my computer each time I get to that part. SO.DAMN.GOOD.
Never understood how she never became a star. Just incredible talent.
Maybe she didn't do the right "favors" (good for her)
@@wuerzelburg No. Poor Morgan got cancelled back in 2012. In 2011, she was doing Godspell on Broadway, then a couple other shows after that. She was just beginning to take off. In 2012, there was a revival of Into the Woods happening at the Delacorte Theater in New York and quite literally, it was awful in every way, casting, direction, etc. Morgan, being a young up-and-coming star, didn't know how vicious and unforgiving the entertainment world could be. She simply gave her opinion about how awful that production of Into the Woods was on Twitter. She was right, but that didn't matter. She was instantly attacked by lots of "industry" people, replying how unprofessional it was for her as an actor to publicly criticize other actors. She didn't mention anyone specifically in her tweet but simply said the show was awful in just three sentences. Well, like others, she was forced to make a public apology but it didn't matter. She was shut out of the entertainment industry in New York, and the rest is history. So unfortunate and unfair for her.
@@L1623VP This really saddens me...after going through a bunch of stuff myself I'm really starting to believe that God allows things to be taken away DOWN HERE so that he can "give them back" in an eternal realm why they stay yours forever in a way we can't even comprehend....
I'm sure she'll be singing for HIM in a way and with a blessing she can't imagine.
Maybe didn’t sell her soul.
PMJ featuring Morgan James is the greatest thing the YT algorithm has ever brought to my attention.
I got to see her live in Glasgow and it was stunning. She brings a huge vocal range and hundreds extensive catalogue of songs that she writes and existing ones she gives her own take on. Brilliant show.
What a performance from Morgan as well as the support singers and band!
+TheMobileMan So true! Morgan, the singers, and the band are fantastic! You can download this song along with more awesome covers at itunes.apple.com/us/album/historical-misappropriation/id914637609
+PostmodernJukebox Morgan James is the best singer in PostmodernJukebox and this piece is her crown jewel.
+Jack Black I personally like Miche Braden and Haley Reinhart a bit more.
+Jack Black Mykal Kilgore is the most impressive to me. Morgan is my favorite.
She's truly phenomenal. By far the best singer they featured !!!.
Boy when Morgan started to hit that note I went and made dinner, did the dishes and came back to her still hitting it. Talk about some lungs..
According to knowledgeable sources, her lungs start right from her toes.
@@damirzugec64561
@@damirzugec6456 ha ha ha... Good one.
Heh. You write "that note" and we all immediately know what you mean.
HAHAHA
2:53 My jaw dropped straight to the floor.
(Ambulance crashes into the wall)
Jonathan Giang as soon as I read that I burst out laughing as I imagined puddles stepping out of the wreckage to sing, "lonely guy"
Right! I replay that part like 10 times for every time I listen to this song! Her voice is GOLD!
ExternalTooth yeah, I cry every time T-T
ExternalTooth Each time I hear that part I have to get up and throw my monitor to the ground. It's so damn good.
I was just just minding my own business and WHAM! Some girl took her belt and whipped tears out of my eyes. Gawddamn that was special.
2:55 oh my god, just pure magic. sounds like heaven.
thats a high class quality singer not bitches with their asses out and catchy songs...
Exactly!
I was wondering when she had time to breath.
She was trained at Julliard and studied Opera first which helped with the breathing or lack thereof
I had to relisten to that part several times... absolute magic.
Did anyone else fill chills with that high note or just me? That’s was so cool
That was stunningly good...wow!
Every time.....It's just an incredible vocal..
I saw ur comment while starting to watch it and i didnt know what u were refering to. when i got to that part, holy sh1t ,im crying!
Not just the high note, but the passage before and after it, all in one breath, sung with volume, control, and power. Her lungs must have lungs
I was shocked
her voice is gorgeous
like life ;3
gorgeous*
Aahbozz ;)
Much voice. Such likes
no shit
Can"t believe it's been 8 years since this released. Still jamming to this day
Ikr
They have such a great sound. We could show this to the people in the distant past or the far future and it would still hold up. Timeless.
i listen to this probably 3x a week and have for the last 4 or 5 years.
It will never, ever get old.
It always will.
I came on UA-cam to watch a video, or, two. I've been watching PMJ videos for over an hour now.
the same thing happens to me everytime i tell myself "one song... ill check out just one pmj song and then im done"
Her first look into the camera... Simply gorgeous
+Robin Bendix Yeah, and then she opens her mouth...
+sugoruyo right lol
Just wanted to say that the interpretation of the song ist perfectly underlined by her facial expression and the minimalistic style of dance...
...the second one too...!!! lol
Oh, she knows how to capture attention... Great Performer.
When a song is so well done you don't ever care about knowing the original.
I made the mistake of looking up the original, do not watch the video what ever you do.
yea atf rain was so good with this music
too bad the games broke. now you have to hack to play it, which means nobody plays it :/
I agree!
As I haven't heard the original, I thought I would listen what's the difference. My, oh my... The original is like that random noise you want to stop.
@@Hexanitrobenzene I don't have anything against the original song, just the video for the original song
Can we just appreciate the amazing back up singers for a moment? 🔥
No??????why
They also rocked it.
Fall away, fall away, fall away...
How many more incredible artists have we missed because of the 'music industry'?
How many amazing meals you miss out everyday because of 'food industry' just go out there and explore, not like people in previous generations had it any better.
God thanks for you tube and open food markets
😢
@@dawidjagusiak This is a false equivalent on so many levels I can't be bothered explaining. Perfect example of 'if you have to ask you'll never know'.
Dawid He asks a valid question and its a fact that the music industry has completely shunned true talent. You know this. Stop pretending
the best morgan james cover by a mile. we need a tour in the UK please
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Y por América del sur ¿ cuándo ?
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Have you heard her "Dream On" cover? It will BLOW your mind!
I know this arrangement features Morgan as the lead singer, but as a choir girl from long ago, I have to say the back-up singers were phenomenal! Oh heck EVERYONE in this video kills it!
My sentiments exactly. They all are just awesome
Insanely good backup. Deserves better better band and audio technical work.
Good ear they killed it
The back-up singers are amazing.
Disagree, I found the guy's voice grating
The most important aspect of the PMJ videos is... ONE TAKE No cuts. THAT underlines the quality - you're seeing a live gig.
They are great.
When you say « one take » it means they never repeated this together before ?
@@jemyp0613 No. One take refers to no edits or cutaways. As if you watched it live.
@@garytate8284 aah ok thank you, it’s clearer now
One Shot: - Recorded continuously, presented without cuts.
One Take: - Performed and recorded only once, presented with or without cuts or editing.
We cannot know if this was done in one take, but done in one shot is still awesome!
If this version had been released in the 1970s, then it would have been an absolute smash. It is as good as any soul song released in that time period and far better than most. Morgan James would have been an absolute superstar.
Fresh Fresh Moron.
That is absolutely true! She has it all!
Tony you're absolutely right! Stunningly good
A rare case when the cover is better than the original, in my opinion, of course. If only I could give "a like" every time i listen to it...
I'm not much into pop music and this is the first version of the song I heard. Then I heard the Alyson Stoner version. Then with some searching, I heard the Maroon 5 version which isn't that good. It has a great, albeit disturbing, video and the lyrics are really good. This is a much better version than the original.
If you think covers being better than the original are rare, you may not have listened to enough PMJ
Nearly every PMJ cover is better than the original for me
How is this lady not the most popular singer on the planet??
+1 who's asking
I made the mistake of listening to this one before hearing the Maroon 5 version. Maroon 5 were phoning it in, even in the studio version. This is gorgeous.
Talent unfortunately has never meant popularity with music.
At least in the last 30 or so years.
or hottest!
She is not popular because of her music choices she needs to something lady gaga like her music is too niche like
This is the hundredth time I've listened to this song by Morgan and it never fails to overwhelm me. I was lucky enough to see her live a few times and got to know her and her husband Doug who's a great guitarist! Listen to the album that she made as a tribute to Nina Simone at Dizzy's Club!
2:53 - 3:06
HOLY SHIT!!
Holy
fucking
SHIT!!!!
How does anyone do that??? How can anyone sing like that? "Amazing" does NOT do it justice
amazing! so much better than the original
Yup!
Totally agreed.
No not really lol it's good but not better
I personally don't care for M5 so if a band/group can make me like one of their songs, then I'd say it's better. But that's where the word "opinions" come into play.
They totally captured the essence of very early 1970's soul--hand's down. I can close my eyes and picture this song being sung around 1970-1971. It's that authentic. The original version by Maroon 5 doesn't hold a candle to this cover version.
Morgan is a real goddess - this voice, this look, this appearance, this body, this movement, this aura, this charisma - simply perfect!!
Every single time I see Morgan, Haley and many other singers on UA-cam I am simply blown away that the popular so called singers today are so popular and heralded as so talented. And in truth, they cant carry Morga or Haleys candle. Plus Lucy Thomas, voice of an angel. Its insane the ultra talented arent as big a draw as the Taylor Swifts.
I can't stop listening to this masterpiece
Morgan James and Haley Reinheart are my favourite singers on PMJ
Shepard for me, it’s Morgan and Sara N.
Dear prudence cover absolutely heavenly
My two favorite also Shepherd...... I can't understand how somebody like Miley Cyrus or Britney Spears get all the fame and Glory.... When those two ladies Miss Reinhardt and Miss James have truck loads more Talent and vocal skills and you not getting here the recognition or money I presume...... What a f*****-up world we live in!!!!!
Shepard i'm absolutely agree.
Robyn Adele Anderson is my favourite
0:05 dat look
+Dodec84 Agreed.
+Dodec84 tssssssss.....
+Dodec84 That's the "eargasm inbound in 5 4..." look. To me it looks like she's saying "listen to THIS!"
Naah, after someone told something funny right before the recording cut in, she now tries to hide her smile, thinking "sad song, dead puppies, dead puppies".
+Dodec84 Thought the same thing. Yum
When this video came out this was my first introduction to PMJ. I've been a fan ever since then.
This song is my 1st pick, and 2nd is
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Morgan has more talent than 99.9% of most of the Grammy winners in the last few years.
Very beautiful performance
She's superb, great and she has an immense talent for sure. I've seen her live in Montreal with PMJ a few years back and I am still in awe ! But whether your evaluation is overrated or not, you know damn well that's not how the entertainment industry works: artists are recognized at the Grammys for the numbers, nit only, or necessarily, their talent. Love her anyhow, of course ! ❤️
One gifted lady
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The only one who holds a candle to her is tambourine guy (yes he won a Grammy)
Surely more than the last one ...
Whenever I'm bored, sad, angry or just in need of some good vibes I come watch Morgan James kick ass!
+Stefan Vella She is nr. 1 alpha bird.
The back up vocals fit like a glove. Perfect sync.
It's what PostmodernJukebox does. They know what they're about.
Postmodern Jukebox is one of the best thing even on youtube. And Morgan is... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWEsome!!!
Not to take anything away from Maroon 5... but I just hope they've listened to this interpretation of their song...and that they can admit that this is amazeballs. Absolutely amazing. Now, when I get Maps stuck in my head, it's this version that plays.
SchalaZeal I'll take it a step further and say that Maroon 5's song sounds like a cover for THIS song... and not a very good one.
SchalaZeal You should see her live. She's phenomenal. I got to meet her in Tucson and told her I actually prefer her version of this song over Maroon 5.
OH my GOD! 2:52 made me go crazy.
I thought in Aretha Franklin, Joss Stone and Amy Winehouse ... even ... just listening this girl
I liked that part between the beginning and the end
i like trains
They are ALL perfect
You must mean the first and last note.... Totally agree 😎
Agee.THAT was the best part!
Its so fun to soo many other people commenting about how they come back to listen to this again and again over years. I am the same but i specifically like the video aswell, i have the CD Version and just really like her expressiveness in the video
Have heard it so many times but still can't get enough!
That't the PMJ Spirit! There's never enough ;)
For so many many years I have been coming back to this incredible performance. Listened probably over 500 times and still at exactly 3:01 I close my eyes and feel connection to something bigger than this world. Thank you Morgan, thank you Scott, thank you all creating something this divinely beautiful. Did I already say thank you Morgan? Thank you Morgan 🙏❣
If you ever have Morgan James performing near you go see her. She is simply amazing. Best live vocals I've heard. 🥰
I've seen her live three times now at the Dakota in Minneapolis and can confirm. She sounds even better in person, she's absolute gorgeous, and very warm and friendly with her fans. I'll keep going back to see her for as long as I can get there.
This is like Mozart improving Salieri's little song. This utterly wipes the floor with the original. I had to go find it. I don't really care for Maroon 5. I had no clue. Truly incredible.
Word!!!
hahaha for real
difference is that salieri was a great musician himself, cant say the same for maroon 5
fell in love at 2:53
Cas Daros Eargasm!
+maulana firman i did
Wow it's been six years since this was published in YT. This still remain one of my favorite covers by PMJ.
Me too. I probably watched it over ten times and I'm an old professional guitarist who saw Hendrix.
Have you seen PMJ’s “Creep ”? Also a sublime cover.
@@MrSinnerBOFH Or "All about that bass" You get both of them there
That was fucking amazing, WOW! abundant chills
Yep, good stuff!!! Great choice, Michael:))))
that note on 2:55 is insane and is up there with San Fermin Sonsick as the most goosebumps moment in music.
for those who don't know, Morgan James is a broadway star. She is classically trained in voice and Classical opera singing at Juilliard School. Google more videos of her to see how good her techniques are. Don't compare her to these pop singers with no range or training. She's on a totally different league.
Besides the beauty of Morgan James, can not miss the beauty of the beautiful Jasmin Walker who also has a sensational voice!!
Taylor Dayne was also classically trained in opera.. definitely an edge.
Geno Guerrero yea... now that you brought it up, id have to say Taylor has more soul than Morgan. It's just my opinion but i think that's something Morgan needs to work on even though her technique is flawless, but she's missing that ease and effortless thing that Taylor Dayne has.
She has a wonderful voice and it's much better than the most pop singers! And I love this performance. It's soooo good
Thank you for that fun fact! I love finding out new info on artists like her!
I know that everyone is looking at Morgan, but dude this pianist is on fire. Beautiful arrangement.
That's Scott Bradley, the great maestro behind PMJ.
We hear... and we see.. I think most men got the balance about right ;)
As you say, we are looking at Morgan....fuck the piano! 😁👍
The entire PMJb are talented musicians 👍
Garry Harriman 70% of PMJ success is on Scott
I don't know why I listen this song for the 10th time. I am mesmerised by Morgan James' vocals... And her coolness.. Anywyay, this blows Maroon 5 out of the water.
She’s a bad ass for sure. 😎
That note Morgan hits at the 2:56 mark is insane! Love her!!
Oh damn. That gave me goosebumps.
Me too ♥
F5
That's a Sunday morning waking ⏰️ 😴
@@jamesswan4426 Any day, any time, MJ delivers it
It's amazing how perfectly they nailed this song. The 70's R&B sound is dead on. And Morgan demonstrates a range of vocal styles and works to actually master them. She even get the body language and dance moves down. What a rare quality performer.
I went away to see if there is a better version. I'm back, I'm never going away.
+Octocaesar Good! Stay with us ;)
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when I finally got around to listening to Maroon 5s version, I realized this was far and away the better arrangement. I can't even fathom the reason their version was a hit. I think it put me in a coma.
+Darth Zed it was a hit cause they do it like this anymore in pop music.
Octocaesar gfgghhbj
Still coming back years later for this great cover.
Me too!!!
OMG...I can't express how phenomenal Morgan is. Her interpretation of this song is out of this world. Her tone, especially at the high register, coupled with her range from low to high is out of sight. All of this with no auto-tune. Amazing, just Amazing!
Dude Morgan James KILLED IT on this one. Amazing. Background vocals were on point too. It's not easy to match a strong lead vocal.
Better than original for sure. Hated the original actually because it was so annoying, but this is wow. Singer is also really gorgeous
I agree with you. The original version is just too overplayed and annoying. But this cover is just killer. Morgan James has some serious pipes.
I like both this version and original
+Furricane so annoying!! hahahaha you're so right!
+Furricane I could never take Adam Levine's voice seriously.
+nonchalantd thank you so much, during years I tought I was the only one :P
I can appreciate the lyrics of this song so much better in this version vs the original
Ya I dont think I've ever heard much more than the chorus. Now it sounds a lot deeper lyric wise.
Me too, I wouldn’t give it a second thought from m5.
I didn't even know Maroon 5 sang this song. It's like a different thing, man.
I frequently trip across this as I surf YT for music, and am always blown away by how good Morgan and the whole ensemble are, how great a job they did on the song, and what a lousy room this was to record in.
I've listened to this song probably a couple dozen times at least, and I'm still floored every time at 2:53.
Holy crap where has this woman been on my UA-cam recommendations?! Damn she's got a great voice. Dark, soulful, and enough power it blew me away to see who it was singing.
maybe she's not as good as you are told to think she is
@@Mrch33ky but given his comment no one told him to think that
Turn your brain on.
Yeah girl
Possibly the most excellent thing I've experienced since 1963
Her voice is angelic!
No doubt and she has the looks to match, too!
Not only voice...
Y'all must be male!
Or, perhaps, devilish? :)
why would someone even complain about this music in your house? -_- i'd be happy to listen to it if i lived near :3
I understand why this would be a popular comment here, but most people like living in their own apartment because this means that they have some time for themselves. I listen to a lot of music and a lot of that music is in this style, but there are times when I am not in the mood for it. And at those times the last thing I would want was the muffled sound of a live band coming through my ceiling, no matter how awesome the music is.
I just hope they deal with this in person rather than through lawyers. I mean, in theory it should be as simple as:
DING DONG
*Neighbour:* "Hello? Oh, it's you. Good to see you!"
*Scott:* "Yeah, hi! About that music thing. I wanted to ask you if it was okay if I were to bring a few artists over to practice and record for about two hours on Thursday from five PM."
*Neighbour:* "Thursday... That's not very good for me. I'll be home from work then and, frankly, I'd really like to have some time to settle down then. Do you have your calendar with you? I'm sure we can find a date."
*Scott:* "Thanks. I'll go and fetch it real quick."
EPR89
Your a tool dude. Can't you see how the world shaped you to care more about getting a good nights rest for your job. Just appreciate the music you could never make.
rubbiebubbie
Chill out dude.
EPR89 So these are recorded in an apartment with adjoining neighbours? It would drive you a bit nuts if it were happening regular wouldn't it, especially if it's good music and all you can hear is the muffled thudding. People saying they wouldn't mind have obviously never had noisy neighbours.
Great singer by the way, very soulful
i've played louder music in my house with no complaints soo
The piano player and PMJ s lead is responsible for the arrangements. Props to Scott Bradley and Morgan, hard combo to beat
She has a better voice than 99% of any singer i've ever heard in the mainstream media. It's crazy we get the garbage we do when all this real music and real performance is out there.
Most Pop Music now is overhyped marketing and overproduced sound.
Ооо, я с Вами согласен. То что мы получаем из СМИ и шоу-бизнеса действительно похоже на мусор! Я сам из России, когда был у нас СССР, то была цензура и со сцены или телевизора звучали только настоящие голоса и настоящая музыка, а в магазинах были настоящие продукты😊 рад Вашему комментарию, что думаем одинаково. Исполнители этого произведения талантливы, мы понимаем это и ценим👍🤝
Mainstream everything is garbage. Food, music, comedy, ect.
there are still a lot of fantastic live acoustic performers out there with no auto tune
She’s actually a Broadway star Who was one of the youngest people accepted into Julliard When she was right out of high school. A lot of people don’t really know about her because she’s not a big name, but she’s been around for a while and is of course a great singer.
2:50 That is SOME lung power. I am genuinely impressed. Everybody was great as usual. Thank you Scott and looking forward to your concert in Madrid.
She's Classically trained from Juilliard.
it gave me chills at that point... absolutely beautiful.
she got a voice that completely belies her small size
Alec Zammit Chills? It made me cry.
I just tonight discovered PMJ ! I'm 67. Played bass 34 years and lived through the real vintage doo wop days in the mid-1950s onward. You are all a fabulous bunch of musicians. What delightful move away from the ugly, un-melodic, non-sequiter words and horrible impotent names like Mumford and Sons, Moby, Garbage, Snoop Dogg and that rap crap. You can have Lady GaGa, too ! Ugh ! Horrid horrid 'entertainment' ! C&W lost it's bearings, too. You are all adorable, fresh and new to the eyes and ears..I hope you storm the world the way those 4 guys from Great Britain did in '64..You deserve it for bringing back quality, class and charm...Love it...Thank you Scott and the rest for recreating some old magic into new magic ! ! Love it !! Even the sound and balance is spot on !! .......Mark
It is hard to believe that I watched this 10 years ago. Perfect.
8 people in some guy's living room making better music than the vast majority of stuff that is "professionally" produced. This talent and most of all joy in the work they are doing is just incredible.
Make no mistake, they are professionals
This probably Scott Bradley's living room in his NYC apartment. And since he was a music producer on Broadway he knew all the best talent & that's who he hired for these sessions. Everyone in that room is supremely talented! Most PMJ recordings were done in very few takes. Creep, with Haley Reinhart, was one take & done. Bradley just told her to sing it in a "jazzy" style. Over 100 million views!
No computers. No multi track recorders. No auto tuning. Just talent. 👍
Neighbours must be loving this
So if you watch PMJ vids chronologically you will observe that Scott bought a much bigger house after this video
We got better music too, win - win
Love theseæ❤❤
3:50
Well deserved
Morgan James is up front and you're looking at the house!?
Seriously though I love these vids.
Lol, this.
OH MY. I AM IN LOVE.
Lmao didn't expect to find you here :P.
too bad she's married to her band member, lucky him!
the guitarist.
you're not the only one
Dude! I got a b.....r just hearing & watching her, my wife gets mad (jealous) as soon as i put morgan or haley!
This is the Best rendition of MAPS of all of them. Including the ORIGINAL artist version. Done in a room with minimal backup & instruments. Its a lesson on what talented arrangers, singers, musicians can do with proper mixing, too.
Wow I have just discovered Morgan James!! Amazing!
Guess the NSA isn't all that good at finding amazing talent.
Too busy wasting time hovering up innocent peoples data to worry about real talent.
Better late than never. You have good taste, Edward. She's a friend of mine.
I don't even like the original. this is crazy good.
DUDE SAAAAME
me too! this is waaaaaaay better
Yeah!!!
As it's the case with almost every song here IMO.
Same here, I barely listen to pop music or light rock, but this... God, so talented people right there
Never ever get used to this performers raw talent… when she hits that one bit in the song and she just possesses by it… hairs on back of neck stand up every time! Just sublime!
THAT HOLD!!!! Lord woman that is amazing.
The fact that this has 20 million views and was clearly filmed in a spare bedroom brings me hope.
Maybe not spare...just emptied for the day
😂😂😂
No, that's my actual bedroom and I sleep on the floor because they are always in there.
@@nobbycheeseman2915 so yeah about rent mate...? And this cat...?
Filmed in Scott's apt. living room actually. It was the only place he had at first.
Now THIS is what is called TALENT! Why isn't Morgan James a household name? We haven Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber and all the rest of them blocking the airwaves when we could be enjoying AMAZING voices like this?!? I am so glad I just happened along this video! A beautiful woman with a gorgeous voice to match! All the best, Morgan! You've earned your place in music history!
AMEN!!! I completely agree! When I heard her version of Call My Name from Prince on the radio I damn near cried it was so beautiful I wanna hear more of her!
yup, need to boycott mtv, vh1 and any music award shows....
Yes!!! I agree 100%
She's been performing on Broadway since 2008 and off Broadway before then. She's well known in the musical theatre world.
Yes, I read that about her. Too bad more people are not into live theatre as much as listening to Top 40, right?
This is by far my favorite cover song by Morgan. She sounds amazing and damm she is just gorgeous as hell on top of it!
Saw her live in Bologna during Jazz Festival season last year (2023) and she was AMAZING! Goosebumps and tears as she sang. Her voice is incredible live!
That note at 3 minutes in is incredible. She's outstanding.
That little dance, the voice, the looks wow !!!
Hey now! Exactly. And the look 00:06
Never heard of any of these songs before... not sure want to now..
Voice, phasing,diction , instrumentals... its like music from the great days of the American song book.. a bit hotter. a bit more brash ...
But think what these guys could and should do with say Gershwin...oh please...let it happen
Exactly my sentiments!
@@MrM1729 Oh yes, So im not the only one,
One has to have a daily Morgasm, whether it's Dream On, Take Me To Church, It's A Man's World or, for some lighter entertainment, the wonderful, but at the same time disturbing, Barbie Girl song. Immense creativity by Scott in the arrangements and production, with some superb supporting musicians & singers.
Yes, but -Its a Mans World also performed by Angelina Jordan 2018, eleven years old, live in Oslo
How she hits that first note so ridiculously clear, whithout a shred of ramping, is just insane.
...а где-то в далёкой-далёкой России я сижу и пью коньяк, любуясь на Морган и блаженствуя от интонаций её голоса...
я тоже наслаждаюсь и голосом и видом,правда без коньяка:)
я тоже наслаждаюсь и голосом и видом,правда без коньяка:)
+Proehal та же херня.))))
а я коньяк
+Proehal хаха а я сейчас с ней зажигаю по полной
Wow. You need to come to the states and share your amazing talents. Especially you piano guy!!!
+Brian Reeder PMJ is an American band. They've got a Euro tour going right now, but they're from NYC I think.
+Brian Reeder We are hitting our North America tour this upcoming fall, so stay tuned on our website as our pre-sales are coming out real soon! postmodernjukebox.com/
This entire performance is pure perfection! Morgan strikes a commanding presence and fronts a deeply connected ensemble and wrings all the emotion out of every phrase, every move. This is putting a song across , slam dunk! This is how a pop song can be so addictive.
Exactly. This song has sooo much 'slam dunk' power... it's irresistably addictive... certainly is 🎼
I love how the female backup singer reacts...she knows it's comin and has an awesome satisfied grin afterwards.
This is just incredible.What a band.And as for the chorus vocals:Sensational.And Morgan James.The soaring climax too this version is pure magic.Fabulous.If you need to be cheered up,and your spirits lifted.This most definitely does the job.Thrilling!!
Wonderful arrangement and the sublime talent of Morgan James- what @ voice
Man!...That was epic!...And the lead singer is amazing!:O..The whole thing was...I love the horns too.!
She's a Juilliard trained Soprano and is currently starring on Broadway in Godspell. Scott has some talented friends.
the talents in this room.....
#overloaded
Good lord, what a set of pipes. I swear she spent more air than anyone could possibly inhale in one breath.. what a voice.
Dammit, I didn't read the full title, I just saw "Maps" and assumed this was a Yeah Yeah Yeahs cover. Oh well, still a good cover! Much better than the original.
Hillary Leach Hey Hillary
Same thing happened to me
Me too lol
Great song, such a let down, eh?
Hillary Leach your profile pic girl just gave my eyes the crave for more from your face :v
2:38 DEAR LORD, SHE'S UNREAL!!!
Morgan is the real Diva. Just plain original & awesome. On top of it she is a very intelligent human, listen to her talk. My Respects.
Бесподобный голос. А от этого взгляда невозможно оторваться. Переслушиваю уже 10 лет.
Holy smokes, at 2:52 , how is that possible, wow.
That's when she lets loose :) That's why she is so good in my opinion, the potential for that kind of power is always there. But most of the time she keeps it under control and uses it like an instrument. But then every once in a while in moment like that she goes all out and it adds that little bit extra that sends shivers down your spine.
Training, pure and simple. You can't get that kind of voice control without tons of training and practice. It's why she's amazing.
She's indeed good but also a little straining her beautiful voice. That note is pretty high and a little more sustain from breathing muscles could add that little she lacks to have a perfect pitch. Hope she will reach what she deserves, a beautiful and expressive voice like hers should be developed to the maximum.
@@MattCromwell very true but I think she has naturally got it. Some things are just there which sets her apart from others. Her range is phenomenal!
@@ralph5450 Ms. James has a degree in opera performance from Julliard. I'm guessing she's using her opera training here.