She talked about Meatloaf, and I think you have a lot of his theatrical power in singing. It could be interesting a duet in one of his songs, or what you call "smoosh-up" of two songs.
"What do you want to do when you grow up?" "I will develop my singing technique so that I sound like butter, then I will dress up as a clown and call myself Puddles and sing pop songs with such heart and feeling and expression that people cry." This man is a genius.
When I first saw him on AGT I wanted to immediately dismiss him as just someone with a gimmick to make up for a lack of talent. But there is no lack of talent and while the whole clown persona is gimmicky, he somehow makes it all work. I didn't really get the meaning of this song until I heard him sing it.
I think you nailed it with the genius of the clown persona. Once he's become a clown he can then fully become the music without it coming across as overly dramatic, he's two steps removed from just a person at that point. He is the song.
My wife and I seen Puddles a few years ago, Great live performer. He goes out into the crowed before the show and literately shakes everyone's hand, the was a 3 tear Auditorium with 1000's of people. Great man , Great show.
I was front row in Charleston, SC a few years back. He picked me to help him off the stage then proceeded to take my phone and filmed himself singing "Unchained Melody" before giving my phone to someone else and taking their phone. By the end of the song about a dozen of us met at the stage to get our phones back and have pictures taken with Puddles. It was the most fun show I've ever been to!
the eye contact makes him so much more poignant - he is singing directly to you. I enjoyed seeing him live a couple of years ago in San Antonio and I know he will be here again this fall and I am hoping to be able to see him again.
Sia has personal experience with "hanging on for dear life" she has spoken of fighting with addiction, suicidal thoughts, and PTSD from abuse in her childhood. IMO, Puddles did a wonderful job of honoring the emotions behind a song like this.
1-2-3 drink is a saying from AA. A reference to people who only complete the first three steps then drink again. I like to think that is what she is referring to.
This has been one of my most anticipated analysis videos since Elizabeth was first introduced to Puddles. Puddles' emotional expression in this makes me cry every time.
You need some Mike Patton in your life. Faith no More cover of 'I started a joke' is the most amazing song ever! Anything from the 'Angel Dust' album is great also.
@@sob7645 Thank you - that was a great suggestion. I’ve just started exploring some Mr. Bungle so this was a very different style from the Mike Patton I’d heard so far.
have heard this song for years now, but have never felt the words til today. the way you explain the songs has opened my mind to the power of the words, thank you. really enjoy PMJ
One things about Clowns is that they are the heart of the circus. They might not talk, but their body expressions are there to elicit emotions. See Chaplin for example, ranging from The Boy to Great Dictator. They are able to show the true emotion that most performers can't. Puddles is brilliant, the sadness, the desperation on this song. It hits home
That moment at the very end when you're left with your jaw hanging open and whisper "ohhhh.... is that the end?" is everything! That's how Puddles gets you...
Again, another incredible arrangement from Scott Bradlee. The way he is able to find the perfect tune, rhythm, instrumentalists, phrasing, tempo (u really just name it!) for so many vastly different artists amazes me time and time again. He definitively should get so much more recognition for his body of work
Your analysis of Puddles technique helps me better grasp what the artist is doing with this song to make it his. I've long wondered why this talented man would choose a clown persona to make his art through. When you explain how we can accept the artistic flair and movements through a clown character and can not accept the same through a mere man, this I understood. His persona adds an element of theater that a middle aged man in a suit lacks, and this makes perfect sense.
You're right, the emotional inflection and body language would never work as well had he not been in a clown suit. It's definitely an intense character. Your reaction to the end of the song was...powerfully sincere. I choked up, watching you, watching him.
Hi Sean, here is some of Elizabeth's PMJ reaction videos if you haven't seen them yet. Creep (Oct/2020): ruclips.net/video/1HXICT_NA4Y/видео.html Dream On (Nov/2020): ruclips.net/video/SdrhBGY6IB0/видео.html Seven Nation Army (Dec/2020): ruclips.net/video/EaG0MWi_k6g/видео.html Mad World (Mar/2021): ruclips.net/video/pYWmkwlHk6o/видео.html Take Me To Church (June/2021): ruclips.net/video/YQI10EQJPzI/видео.html All About the Bass (Aug/2021): ruclips.net/video/0t3mj39gCyM/видео.html Don't Speak (Sept/2021): ruclips.net/video/gz_31fW9NOU/видео.html And here is a link to Elizabeth's other reaction videos: ruclips.net/user/TheCharismaticVoice
Puddles delivery of this song captures what desperation feels like when it is inside me! Thanks for explaining how the use of voice evokes the feeling!
One of true PMJ classics, really greatly deepening the song with bit different than usual PMJ arrangement and Puddles vocals had already become as "this is gonna be really good" phase with this being his 3rd video with PMJ.
It's great to see The Charismatic Voice, see this song. One of the elements to the delivery and quality of the singing is, the weight he gives to the words. They mean something, it's not just a collection of words that sound good together. Also, I really struggle with understanding lyrics in general, I'm more rhythm and sound first, as I hear this better. I'm not sure why, either it's mechanically or electrically in the old brain, but, see listening to this song and others he's done. You can just hear the words. They make sense; it's a short play with music. Tone and involvement. Brilliant.
Puddles is my new favorite obsession. The contrast of his amazing talent dressed up in a classic costume is pure genius. The other half of his talent is in the arrangements so emotional, you need hear puddles sing Major Tom. Spot on . P.S. love your reviews and analysis. You can put words to my thoughts.
The evolution of the emotions in this song from sadness for the external to anger for the internal and the way it bounces between them in the performance and delivery is absolutely amazing
Hi K A, Elizabeth has reacted to a few Puddles Pity Party videos. Here is a link if you haven't seen them yet: Mad World feat. Puddles Pity Party & Haley (Mar/2021): ruclips.net/video/pYWmkwlHk6o/видео.html PMJ - Royals (May/2021): ruclips.net/video/yjlaMKkON9A/видео.html And here is a link to Elizabeth's other reaction videos: ruclips.net/user/TheCharismaticVoicevideos Enjoy!
Omg i was just looking at you older videos and specially at his interpretation of "Royals" from 1 year ago, i refresh and boom! New Puddles song and he already replied to you!!! I havent even watched thia video... So let me do that!
wow, again a great interpretation by Postmodern Jukebox and Puddles. absolute fantastic. Puddle facial expression and eyes at the end blew me away. i think i´ve never seen a song by Puddles i did not like. He is special.
I would love to hear you’re reaction to Puddles Pity Party Under Pressure. I found it absolutely hilarious to watch. Made my day. Shared with my sister in law and she giggled the whole time.
Not my favourite song, even Sia's version, but holy crap! 😲 This performance is incredible. Because of his performance, I have a bit more appreciation for the song itself. Well done sir! And thank you, Elizabeth, for sharing this, I probably would never have listened to it otherwise.
Hi Elizabeth, I'm glad you're reacting to another PMJ/Puddles video, and I loved this performance. I've heard this song before, and Puddles' rendition was amazing. I especially enjoyed the addition of the violin, cello, bass along w/ the piano and drums. Thank you, Elizabeth!!! 💙
Elizabeth! Puddles! PMJ! The trifecta of fun! This is an automatic like. Thank you very much for your analysis. You make me review my assumptions. I never though of myself as much of an opera fan but I certainly love this and as ypu point out - this performance certainly has a passion that has an operatic flavor. Thank you!
Thanks for finally reacting to this cover! Great analysis, as always :) This performance is so good it gives me goosebumps and makes me wanna laugh and cry at the same time. The frustration and sadness hit so deep and at the same time his clown persona is so hilarious. The way he constantly fumbles with those pompons makes we want to laugh but then it is such a serious song about alcoholism and drowning all your sorrows that you must not laugh. It is an insanely good performance.
Puddles is an amazing artist! You really need to watch his live video of Hallelujah! It shows the physical development of his character and is an amazing performance!!! You'll love it!
I'd love to see a tea time with Puddles, sadly it would be a rather silent tea time if that would happen... So.. next best thing to do? Tea time with Puddles best friend Michael Geier? ;) Puddles is very captivating, has an amazing voice and a fun dry adult orientated type of humor, the cure to coulrophobia for sure ;)
So glad you discovered him! I saw him perform a few years back, and it was really a wonderful night. He covers so many people, from what you've already touched on to ELO, Black Sabbath, Elton John, and so many more!
One of the things that the clown allows is to be truly emotionally open and expressive beyond what we would feel comfortable with from our 'usual' character. I think this works both from a performance and audience perspective.
Clown has a deep history in human culture. The clown is able to approach the forbidden and terrifying and make it something comprehensible to the rest of us. As Elizabeth says - the clown can go further than we're used to or comfortable with in ways that improve our understanding and engagement.
I'm so thankful for your videos! I'm slowly but surely working through your anthology. I am having a big mental health crisis at the moment and struggling to function as a normal person after years of mental health self-neglect due to caring for others. Your voice, your reactions, your demeanour, your ability to find beauty in everything you see and hear is inspiring and soothes me right now as a musician myself! Thank you. You're helping more than you'll ever know!
I remember watching the original a couple of years ago and I hadn't been particularly impressed back then (silly me). But your analysis emphasized so many good things I didn't catch the first time. Brilliant on your part, as always.
He doesn't blink ! i love his Blink 182 all the small things ( now used on the John Lewis xmas advert 2022},Pixes Where is my mind and Stressed out by 21 pilots.
I noticed he fiddles with the pompoms a couple of times. I don't know if it's his own comfort thing, or is it the character's, but I'm assuming it's the latter because he's an extraordinary performer and has the mannerisms really thought out. Really fits in with this performance, with the singer feeling shame and anxiety.
What he's doing with this song is incredible. In the verses, you hear who he really is - the shame and sadness and a bitter response to how much he is sought after for partying and fun. Then he goes into the chorus and he's swinging from a chandelier, big sweeping and positive, because it's all just this sham persona who is hiding the true, suffering person underneath. I know they're not his lyrics. But the way he thought about the context of what the lyrics mean and how to present them emotionally, all fantastic!
This was gut-wrenching beautiful. My opinions of clowns are neither here nor there, but Puddles is the first to bring tears to my eyes. Wow. His song choices(that ive heard so far) are interesting. The other one I just heard was from another female writing about her difficulties(Royals I think it was). I also believe his character kinda gives him permission to really dramatize these emotions that, like you stated, would seem a bit over the top from a normal persona. On a side note, I've heard the original a couple times in the past, and the last time I was flipping through radio stations and heard it, and loved it(which is rare, cuz im mostly into different genres of metal), and they never said the artist. As soon as the chorus kicked in here, I was like oh shit...here it is. Great analysis/reaction, as always!
I just found your channel today and the video I saw was the Alice in chains " man in the box"........I'm gonna be honest the first 15 seconds of the start I was like "this is just another goofy reaction video.....................But....after watching you and listening to your uncanny and somewhat frightening ability to examine,dissect,...and basically read a person's soul just by listening to them vocalize.......I can't help but laugh a little inside when when a person "tells on themselves, unknowingly.....especially singers, musicians.........give up alot of secrets when they express themselves vocally.....I do admire this skill you have ,ability it's impressive
After this, I would highly recommend that you react to his cover of Blink 182s "All the Small Things" with PMJ. It is one of his best and an absolute masterpiece in my opinion.
A melting pot of emotions ... mixed with anormal talent ... joing Elizabeth's sweet facials expressions ... What a react!!! Superb Video, Elizabeth!!! Congrats !!
Hi Humperdoo, Elizabeth has reacted to a few Puddles Pity Party videos. Here is a link if you haven't seen them yet: Mad World feat. Puddles Pity Party & Haley (Mar/2021): ruclips.net/video/pYWmkwlHk6o/видео.html PMJ - Royals (May/2021): ruclips.net/video/yjlaMKkON9A/видео.html And here is a link to Elizabeth's other reaction videos: ruclips.net/user/TheCharismaticVoicevideos Enjoy!
One thing that stands out to me is that in Sia’s version, the arrangement and vocals escalate in unison from “party girls” to “123” to “I wanna swing”. Puddles starts melancholy, and doesn’t follow the arrangement when it swells into “123”. It gives it a feeling that he really doesn’t want to be there. And then when we hit “I wanna swing”, it’s like the curtain raises, the mask is on, and it’s show time. The fabulous persona of this “party girl” comes out, and it shows how false it is. The gestures and mannerisms fit the flip of the switch.
How i like the reviews with E and PMJ they are just such a joy and a real extra step into listening to a song. Keep up those analysis for dummies like me, they really enrich a song and help me to pay attention to stuff i would have never without the review.
Love Puddles, and that look at the end.. Aftershock goosebumps is it. Beauty, pain, art, the deepest expressions of the human experience, the truth of the human heart, come at times-and often sublimely, transcendently-from unexpected sources. A clown? Yes. Theatre in its glory. Which is why I very much want to recommend Klaus Nomi’s live version of “The Cold Song”, which will, without the slightest doubt in my mind, utterly blow you away. For the most poignant beauty shines in the deepest blue depths of our loss. I hope others will back me here. “The Cold Song” live is a singular performance from an artist who defined the unusual as art. If you love Puddles, you will want to see Klaus Nomi’s unparalleled work.
Hi Uhlbelk, Elizabeth has reacted to a few Puddles Pity Party videos. Here is a link if you haven't seen them yet: Mad World feat. Puddles Pity Party & Haley (Mar/2021): ruclips.net/video/pYWmkwlHk6o/видео.html PMJ - Royals (May/2021): ruclips.net/video/yjlaMKkON9A/видео.html And here is a link to Elizabeth's other reaction videos: ruclips.net/user/TheCharismaticVoicevideos Enjoy!
Traveling now, waiting for my order at a WhataBurger in Texas. Torn between going out to my vehicle to get my earbuds, or just turning it up full here in the dining room. I have loved 😍❤♥💕 Puddles for more than a year. He also performs on stage without costume and makeup. What a VOICE !!!
I first heard him as a member of Post-Modern Jukebox before he went on to AGT and got a national following. He's really good with or without the clown sthick, no auto-tune needed.
So, I just watched the official video from Sia and what I got from her style was a person who doesn't know how to quit a toxic lifestyle and so continues to just go through the motions. What I get from Puddles' rendition is that we are watching a person who is trapped, knows they are trapped and is having a complete breakdown, begging for help, all the while knowing that they don't know anyone who can help them.
@The Charismatic Voice you need to do a video of No Rain by Blind Melon and use the official video. It's about depression and anxiety, has a great guitar solo, amazing vocals, and unfortunately the lead singer Shannon Hoon passed away from a drug overdose. It was HUUUUGE during the grunge era. You won't be disappointed in the song.
The welcome return of a couple of channel favorites. I knew Elizabeth's gaze would eventually drift to Puddles again. We all float down there eventually.
And then pop the balloon pops and we are just left with this RUclips recording. (And a mind full of vocal questions (why didn’t I know this before today.)) see you G.L. Schmidt
Puddle's version is great, but Dani Armstrong's is just PHENOMENAL! She also is singing with PMJ, and it's a delight for the eyes as well as for the ears.
Of the two, I prefer Puddles', but that's just a minor distinction. Both are fantastic. Fully agreee that Dani's is great and Elizabeth should definitely give it a listen :-)
I like Puddle´s performance, i do not feel afraid by a clowns, i grew up in south america, watching street theater, Carnaval, every February with the face painted singers in the Murgas.
Has anyone heard mmm mmm mmm crash test dummies? I think this would be a good song, a lot of meaning behind it. With his powerful voice backing it really makes it breathtaking.
Great reaction\ analysis. The end of this hit hard to the point i was wondering if we were seeing some personal issue of the artist coming through in very dire lyrics. Scotts arrangement and how he couches Puddles with these little ornaments between the lines. Even more so in Royals. There’s just such palpable expression of well crafted writing and performance. Kinda spoiled wwith it all
I would love to see you react to Yebba's "My Mind" live at SoFar NYC. Still to this day I have not seen a better, more emotional performance. Everyone should experience it atleast once in their lifetime 🤣
Puddles - Mike Geier, deserves all the love he can get! He's SUCH an amazing artist, performer and singer! Every second he performs he brings world class entertainment to his audience! He truly is the best clown around! ❤
Either this man has actually _been_ there, or he's just the world's greatest performer... holy sh!t he brought those lyrics to life 20 times better than SIA did - she's a great singer but... WOAH! 👀
Puddles has an amazing talent for taking a song you've listened to a thousand times and making sure you *hear* it and feel it. I can't tell you how many times I've listened to Purple Rain but when Puddles sang it...wow...that was the first time I truly heard it! Puddles' version of Purple Rain (warning - it may cause tears) ruclips.net/video/4lLSFsIk6y4/видео.html
Puddles is amazing. So glad I found this channel. I love rock and metal, and I go back a long time. It's going to be fun going through some of these videos. Keep up the great work!
I thank you. I have enjoyed Puddles, and more so PMJ ... but to have you explain and bring to light, his story-telling skills ... just stunning. Thank you.
Oh hello! Thank you, my friend! Maybe we could sing together some day?
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Dew it
She talked about Meatloaf, and I think you have a lot of his theatrical power in singing. It could be interesting a duet in one of his songs, or what you call "smoosh-up" of two songs.
That sounds absolutely divine! Could I dress to compliment you? Not sure I could accompany as another clown.
"What do you want to do when you grow up?"
"I will develop my singing technique so that I sound like butter, then I will dress up as a clown and call myself Puddles and sing pop songs with such heart and feeling and expression that people cry."
This man is a genius.
He surely is.
When I first saw him on AGT I wanted to immediately dismiss him as just someone with a gimmick to make up for a lack of talent. But there is no lack of talent and while the whole clown persona is gimmicky, he somehow makes it all work. I didn't really get the meaning of this song until I heard him sing it.
Nothing shy of brilliant... And THEN to back it up with amazing talent!!!!
Yes, Puddles is genius.
I think you nailed it with the genius of the clown persona. Once he's become a clown he can then fully become the music without it coming across as overly dramatic, he's two steps removed from just a person at that point. He is the song.
My wife and I seen Puddles a few years ago, Great live performer. He goes out into the crowed before the show and literately shakes everyone's hand, the was a 3 tear Auditorium with 1000's of people. Great man , Great show.
I was front row in Charleston, SC a few years back. He picked me to help him off the stage then proceeded to take my phone and filmed himself singing "Unchained Melody" before giving my phone to someone else and taking their phone. By the end of the song about a dozen of us met at the stage to get our phones back and have pictures taken with Puddles. It was the most fun show I've ever been to!
I am laughing. So glad you shared that!!
This man was made to sing Bowie songs. Life on Mars is especially stunning.
Heroes???
Yeah, Life on Mars is probably my favorite song of his.
He does a fun and cool mashup of Under Pressure/Let it Go
What about him covering "The Laughing Gnome"?
You evil genius. What a wonderful idea.
The way he plays with the buttons of the coat while he is troubled... so delicate!
the eye contact makes him so much more poignant - he is singing directly to you. I enjoyed seeing him live a couple of years ago in San Antonio and I know he will be here again this fall and I am hoping to be able to see him again.
Such a powerful performer. He just leaves all that intensity ringing in the air. There's no release. I love him.
Sia has personal experience with "hanging on for dear life" she has spoken of fighting with addiction, suicidal thoughts, and PTSD from abuse in her childhood. IMO, Puddles did a wonderful job of honoring the emotions behind a song like this.
1-2-3 drink is a saying from AA. A reference to people who only complete the first three steps then drink again. I like to think that is what she is referring to.
Love me some Puddles! His covers of “Royals” and “Hallelujah” are top notch!
I also like him with Hailey Rineheart.. together... Soo good
The video of hallelujah with him getting into character is amazing.
@@ynotj26ify The gateway video that introduced the man
imo Puddles' version of Hallelujah is the best I've heard, video is perfect for it too.
This has been one of my most anticipated analysis videos since Elizabeth was first introduced to Puddles. Puddles' emotional expression in this makes me cry every time.
This is my first exposure to Puddle, thank you!!!!
Now I wonder what she thinks of the animated singer Jaques Brel.
You need some Mike Patton in your life. Faith no More cover of 'I started a joke' is the most amazing song ever! Anything from the 'Angel Dust' album is great also.
I first saw it on talent, it blew me away. ruclips.net/video/NFUZ5d_ukxc/видео.html
@@sob7645 Thank you - that was a great suggestion. I’ve just started exploring some Mr. Bungle so this was a very different style from the Mike Patton I’d heard so far.
have heard this song for years now, but have never felt the words til today. the way you explain the songs has opened my mind to the power of the words, thank you. really enjoy PMJ
One things about Clowns is that they are the heart of the circus. They might not talk, but their body expressions are there to elicit emotions. See Chaplin for example, ranging from The Boy to Great Dictator. They are able to show the true emotion that most performers can't.
Puddles is brilliant, the sadness, the desperation on this song. It hits home
i saw all of Chaplin´s Movies love him for more than 40 Years now
That moment at the very end when you're left with your jaw hanging open and whisper "ohhhh.... is that the end?" is everything! That's how Puddles gets you...
I still want to hear a collab between Puddles and Devin Townsend. My head might just explode from the vocal awesomeness of such a combination.
That would cause a tear in the space-time continuum! I think Puddles did some vocals on DT ‘s project “Puzzle”
Again, another incredible arrangement from Scott Bradlee. The way he is able to find the perfect tune, rhythm, instrumentalists, phrasing, tempo (u really just name it!) for so many vastly different artists amazes me time and time again. He definitively should get so much more recognition for his body of work
Your analysis of Puddles technique helps me better grasp what the artist is doing with this song to make it his. I've long wondered why this talented man would choose a clown persona to make his art through. When you explain how we can accept the artistic flair and movements through a clown character and can not accept the same through a mere man, this I understood. His persona adds an element of theater that a middle aged man in a suit lacks, and this makes perfect sense.
You're right, the emotional inflection and body language would never work as well had he not been in a clown suit. It's definitely an intense character. Your reaction to the end of the song was...powerfully sincere. I choked up, watching you, watching him.
Honestly Most of Postmodern Jukebox is worth hearing.
Hi Sean, here is some of Elizabeth's PMJ reaction videos if you haven't seen them yet. Creep (Oct/2020): ruclips.net/video/1HXICT_NA4Y/видео.html Dream On (Nov/2020): ruclips.net/video/SdrhBGY6IB0/видео.html
Seven Nation Army (Dec/2020): ruclips.net/video/EaG0MWi_k6g/видео.html Mad World (Mar/2021): ruclips.net/video/pYWmkwlHk6o/видео.html Take Me To Church (June/2021): ruclips.net/video/YQI10EQJPzI/видео.html All About the Bass (Aug/2021): ruclips.net/video/0t3mj39gCyM/видео.html Don't Speak (Sept/2021): ruclips.net/video/gz_31fW9NOU/видео.html And here is a link to Elizabeth's other reaction videos: ruclips.net/user/TheCharismaticVoice
Thanks Kirby, I was literally just going to see if she’d talked about Creep... and here you are linking it all for me. ❤️
Saw them live twice when they came to my city
Absolutely.
YESSSSS PUDDLES IS AWESOME!!!!
His cover of Space Oddity by David Bowie is PHENOMENAL!! Check it out
He recently released Lazarus from Bowies last album, stunning rendition of a swan song.
The only non-evil clown.
Puddles delivery of this song captures what desperation feels like when it is inside me! Thanks for explaining how the use of voice evokes the feeling!
One of true PMJ classics, really greatly deepening the song with bit different than usual PMJ arrangement and Puddles vocals had already become as "this is gonna be really good" phase with this being his 3rd video with PMJ.
It's great to see The Charismatic Voice, see this song. One of the elements to the delivery and quality of the singing is, the weight he gives to the words. They mean something, it's not just a collection of words that sound good together. Also, I really struggle with understanding lyrics in general, I'm more rhythm and sound first, as I hear this better. I'm not sure why, either it's mechanically or electrically in the old brain, but, see listening to this song and others he's done. You can just hear the words. They make sense; it's a short play with music. Tone and involvement. Brilliant.
Puddles is my new favorite obsession. The contrast of his amazing talent dressed up in a classic costume is pure genius. The other half of his talent is in the arrangements so emotional, you need hear puddles sing Major Tom. Spot on .
P.S. love your reviews and analysis. You can put words to my thoughts.
The evolution of the emotions in this song from sadness for the external to anger for the internal and the way it bounces between them in the performance and delivery is absolutely amazing
There are so many great song options from Puddles! Please do more!!!
Hi K A, Elizabeth has reacted to a few Puddles Pity Party videos. Here is a link if you haven't seen them yet: Mad World feat. Puddles Pity Party & Haley (Mar/2021): ruclips.net/video/pYWmkwlHk6o/видео.html PMJ - Royals (May/2021): ruclips.net/video/yjlaMKkON9A/видео.html And here is a link to Elizabeth's other reaction videos: ruclips.net/user/TheCharismaticVoicevideos Enjoy!
Thanks Elizabeth, for taking us for a swing on the "Chandelier" with Puddle's, great reaction.
Very much welcome! Puddles has a very endearing soul. ❤️
Puddles is amazing. So fortunate to have seen his live show. Stunning live voice.
Omg i was just looking at you older videos and specially at his interpretation of "Royals" from 1 year ago, i refresh and boom! New Puddles song and he already replied to you!!! I havent even watched thia video... So let me do that!
If you ever get the chance to see him live, don't hesitate! He is absolutely hilarious as well as a great singer.
And never speaks a word, that there is talent.
You're teaching me to enjoy music more than I thought possible. Thank you!
wow, again a great interpretation by Postmodern Jukebox and Puddles. absolute fantastic. Puddle facial expression and eyes at the end blew me away. i think i´ve never seen a song by Puddles i did not like. He is special.
The almost orgasmic intensity of your reactions to the singers, forces me to listen deeper, trying find what I’m not hearing.
🎯🎯🎯
Exactly right. It's more than just the amazing vocals. Puddles is the total package.
Love your channel Elizabeth 💖
✌💖🎼
I would love to hear you’re reaction to Puddles Pity Party Under Pressure. I found it absolutely hilarious to watch. Made my day. Shared with my sister in law and she giggled the whole time.
Not my favourite song, even Sia's version, but holy crap! 😲 This performance is incredible. Because of his performance, I have a bit more appreciation for the song itself. Well done sir! And thank you, Elizabeth, for sharing this, I probably would never have listened to it otherwise.
What a wonderful analysis. I really appreciate the insight into not just vocal delivery and mannerisms, but overall Love your channel!!
I love how expressive you are when you make these videos. You help me to enjoy music even more.
Thank you. I enjoy reacting to Puddles everytime. ❤️
Hi Elizabeth, I'm glad you're reacting to another PMJ/Puddles video, and I loved this performance. I've heard this song before, and Puddles' rendition was amazing. I especially enjoyed the addition of the violin, cello, bass along w/ the piano and drums. Thank you, Elizabeth!!! 💙
Elizabeth! Puddles! PMJ! The trifecta of fun! This is an automatic like. Thank you very much for your analysis. You make me review my assumptions. I never though of myself as much of an opera fan but I certainly love this and as ypu point out - this performance certainly has a passion that has an operatic flavor. Thank you!
Thanks for finally reacting to this cover! Great analysis, as always :) This performance is so good it gives me goosebumps and makes me wanna laugh and cry at the same time. The frustration and sadness hit so deep and at the same time his clown persona is so hilarious. The way he constantly fumbles with those pompons makes we want to laugh but then it is such a serious song about alcoholism and drowning all your sorrows that you must not laugh. It is an insanely good performance.
Puddles is an amazing artist! You really need to watch his live video of Hallelujah! It shows the physical development of his character and is an amazing performance!!! You'll love it!
I'm glad that you like Puddles. He's fantastic.
Made creepier by the fact that he only blinks about 3 times in this, or any of his, performances.
love it
This man is truly a gem. His voice takes me to another place. Loved your analysis. Cheers!
I'd love to see a tea time with Puddles, sadly it would be a rather silent tea time if that would happen...
So.. next best thing to do? Tea time with Puddles best friend Michael Geier? ;)
Puddles is very captivating, has an amazing voice and a fun dry adult orientated type of humor, the cure to coulrophobia for sure ;)
Puddles wonders why people keep bringing up this guy named Mike.😉
@@treetopjones737 yeah he just seems to be unable to avoid that Mike guy :P
So glad you discovered him! I saw him perform a few years back, and it was really a wonderful night. He covers so many people, from what you've already touched on to ELO, Black Sabbath, Elton John, and so many more!
One of the things that the clown allows is to be truly emotionally open and expressive beyond what we would feel comfortable with from our 'usual' character. I think this works both from a performance and audience perspective.
Clown has a deep history in human culture. The clown is able to approach the forbidden and terrifying and make it something comprehensible to the rest of us. As Elizabeth says - the clown can go further than we're used to or comfortable with in ways that improve our understanding and engagement.
I'm so thankful for your videos! I'm slowly but surely working through your anthology. I am having a big mental health crisis at the moment and struggling to function as a normal person after years of mental health self-neglect due to caring for others. Your voice, your reactions, your demeanour, your ability to find beauty in everything you see and hear is inspiring and soothes me right now as a musician myself! Thank you. You're helping more than you'll ever know!
I remember watching the original a couple of years ago and I hadn't been particularly impressed back then (silly me). But your analysis emphasized so many good things I didn't catch the first time. Brilliant on your part, as always.
He doesn't blink ! i love his Blink 182 all the small things ( now used on the John Lewis xmas advert 2022},Pixes Where is my mind and Stressed out by 21 pilots.
I like the way he hits the word chandelier in full operatic baritone
Puddles rocks! I’ve been watching his videos for so long now and he never disappoints.
I noticed he fiddles with the pompoms a couple of times. I don't know if it's his own comfort thing, or is it the character's, but I'm assuming it's the latter because he's an extraordinary performer and has the mannerisms really thought out. Really fits in with this performance, with the singer feeling shame and anxiety.
Puddles is the absolute best. I’ve been waiting for this since watching the “Royals” analysis.
What he's doing with this song is incredible. In the verses, you hear who he really is - the shame and sadness and a bitter response to how much he is sought after for partying and fun.
Then he goes into the chorus and he's swinging from a chandelier, big sweeping and positive, because it's all just this sham persona who is hiding the true, suffering person underneath.
I know they're not his lyrics. But the way he thought about the context of what the lyrics mean and how to present them emotionally, all fantastic!
Oooh! Meatloaf! Nice catch. I wonder if Puddles has ever covered him? Especially given his recent passing... Google to the rescue!
Thank you Elizabeth introducing Puddles to me. His is such a brilliant singer and performer.
This was gut-wrenching beautiful. My opinions of clowns are neither here nor there, but Puddles is the first to bring tears to my eyes. Wow. His song choices(that ive heard so far) are interesting. The other one I just heard was from another female writing about her difficulties(Royals I think it was). I also believe his character kinda gives him permission to really dramatize these emotions that, like you stated, would seem a bit over the top from a normal persona. On a side note, I've heard the original a couple times in the past, and the last time I was flipping through radio stations and heard it, and loved it(which is rare, cuz im mostly into different genres of metal), and they never said the artist. As soon as the chorus kicked in here, I was like oh shit...here it is. Great analysis/reaction, as always!
I just found your channel today and the video I saw was the Alice in chains " man in the box"........I'm gonna be honest the first 15 seconds of the start I was like "this is just another goofy reaction video.....................But....after watching you and listening to your uncanny and somewhat frightening ability to examine,dissect,...and basically read a person's soul just by listening to them vocalize.......I can't help but laugh a little inside when when a person "tells on themselves, unknowingly.....especially singers, musicians.........give up alot of secrets when they express themselves vocally.....I do admire this skill you have ,ability it's impressive
I thought dressing up as a clown was just a gimmick. I’m very grateful that you explained the art behind it, because I missed this completely!
It has a very very broadway/musical theatre vibe to me at the end. allowing emotion to overpower perfect technique.
After this, I would highly recommend that you react to his cover of Blink 182s "All the Small Things" with PMJ. It is one of his best and an absolute masterpiece in my opinion.
One of those covers that just completely changes the impact of the song.
I agree. Especially when hearing a clown sing: "Work sucks, I know!"
This, turns it into an absolutely heartbreaking song full of lost hope and dreams.
Yes yes yes
A melting pot of emotions ... mixed with anormal talent ... joing Elizabeth's sweet facials expressions ... What a react!!!
Superb Video, Elizabeth!!! Congrats !!
Puddles is an Amazing singer, his channel is full of great covers
Hi Humperdoo, Elizabeth has reacted to a few Puddles Pity Party videos. Here is a link if you haven't seen them yet: Mad World feat. Puddles Pity Party & Haley (Mar/2021): ruclips.net/video/pYWmkwlHk6o/видео.html PMJ - Royals (May/2021): ruclips.net/video/yjlaMKkON9A/видео.html And here is a link to Elizabeth's other reaction videos: ruclips.net/user/TheCharismaticVoicevideos Enjoy!
@@kirbys1370 cheers :)
@Humperdoo Saves - Try his Houston Public Media appearance, where he sings "I Started A Joke".
@@Wiley_Coyote cheers
This has always been my favourite pmj cover, I just adore the passion of the agile thing. So wonderful to hear your analysis on why it hits so hard!
One thing that stands out to me is that in Sia’s version, the arrangement and vocals escalate in unison from “party girls” to “123” to “I wanna swing”. Puddles starts melancholy, and doesn’t follow the arrangement when it swells into “123”. It gives it a feeling that he really doesn’t want to be there. And then when we hit “I wanna swing”, it’s like the curtain raises, the mask is on, and it’s show time. The fabulous persona of this “party girl” comes out, and it shows how false it is. The gestures and mannerisms fit the flip of the switch.
He's so engaging, I keep forgetting to watch Elizabeth's Reactions. 🤩
How i like the reviews with E and PMJ they are just such a joy and a real extra step into listening to a song. Keep up those analysis for dummies like me, they really enrich a song and help me to pay attention to stuff i would have never without the review.
Love Puddles, and that look at the end.. Aftershock goosebumps is it. Beauty, pain, art, the deepest expressions of the human experience, the truth of the human heart, come at times-and often sublimely, transcendently-from unexpected sources. A clown? Yes. Theatre in its glory.
Which is why I very much want to recommend Klaus Nomi’s live version of “The Cold Song”, which will, without the slightest doubt in my mind, utterly blow you away. For the most poignant beauty shines in the deepest blue depths of our loss.
I hope others will back me here. “The Cold Song” live is a singular performance from an artist who defined the unusual as art. If you love Puddles, you will want to see Klaus Nomi’s unparalleled work.
I might hold out for his amazing version of "Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix", but yes--definitely "Cold Song".
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Puddles is the best! The first time we saw him on AGT we had no idea what to expect, then this voice comes out and wow!
Puddles has so many amazing songs, you need to do more of his stuff.
Hi Uhlbelk, Elizabeth has reacted to a few Puddles Pity Party videos. Here is a link if you haven't seen them yet: Mad World feat. Puddles Pity Party & Haley (Mar/2021): ruclips.net/video/pYWmkwlHk6o/видео.html PMJ - Royals (May/2021): ruclips.net/video/yjlaMKkON9A/видео.html And here is a link to Elizabeth's other reaction videos: ruclips.net/user/TheCharismaticVoicevideos Enjoy!
YES! Always love to see PMJ here. Great video as always. =D
Puddles, the clown, the myth, the legend..
Hear him sing Pink Floyd alone with his guitar at a coffe shop or doing Bowie, delightful.
Traveling now, waiting for my order at a WhataBurger in Texas. Torn between going out to my vehicle to get my earbuds, or just turning it up full here in the dining room. I have loved 😍❤♥💕 Puddles for more than a year. He also performs on stage without costume and makeup. What a VOICE !!!
I first heard him as a member of Post-Modern Jukebox before he went on to AGT and got a national following. He's really good with or without the clown sthick, no auto-tune needed.
Puddles never disappoints...oh, and Postmodern Jukebox as well.
So, I just watched the official video from Sia and what I got from her style was a person who doesn't know how to quit a toxic lifestyle and so continues to just go through the motions. What I get from Puddles' rendition is that we are watching a person who is trapped, knows they are trapped and is having a complete breakdown, begging for help, all the while knowing that they don't know anyone who can help them.
I'm completely blind and your comment really helped with perspective. Thank you Internet stranger
Your second sentence really summarizes this well.
Never heard of this song but to hear you explain everything had me so invested it almost brought tears to my eyes!!! Bravo beautiful lady bravo!👍🏾🇺🇸
This guy is absolutely fantastic.
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WOHOO! One of my first requests for you to react to! Finally came true and I absolutely loved it!
@The Charismatic Voice you need to do a video of No Rain by Blind Melon and use the official video. It's about depression and anxiety, has a great guitar solo, amazing vocals, and unfortunately the lead singer Shannon Hoon passed away from a drug overdose. It was HUUUUGE during the grunge era. You won't be disappointed in the song.
The welcome return of a couple of channel favorites. I knew Elizabeth's gaze would eventually drift to Puddles again. We all float down there eventually.
And then pop the balloon pops and we are just left with this RUclips recording. (And a mind full of vocal questions (why didn’t I know this before today.)) see you G.L. Schmidt
This unlike the original gave me chills, he truly performs the emotion of song. Sia may have written it but he gave it a soul.
So many times he brings more to a song more than the original artist. He can take a song and really show the drama and depth to it.
Puddle's version is great, but Dani Armstrong's is just PHENOMENAL! She also is singing with PMJ, and it's a delight for the eyes as well as for the ears.
Of the two, I prefer Puddles', but that's just a minor distinction. Both are fantastic. Fully agreee that Dani's is great and Elizabeth should definitely give it a listen :-)
He really draws you in, fabulous x.
Puddles makes me happy, in a melancholy and sad kinda way.
I like Puddle´s performance, i do not feel afraid by a clowns, i grew up in south america, watching street theater, Carnaval, every February with the face painted singers in the Murgas.
Has anyone heard mmm mmm mmm crash test dummies?
I think this would be a good song, a lot of meaning behind it. With his powerful voice backing it really makes it breathtaking.
The man is so talented. His version of Hallelujah is amazing.
Great reaction\ analysis. The end of this hit hard to the point i was wondering if we were seeing some personal issue of the artist coming through in very dire lyrics. Scotts arrangement and how he couches Puddles with these little ornaments between the lines. Even more so in Royals. There’s just such palpable expression of well crafted writing and performance. Kinda spoiled wwith it all
I would love to see you react to Yebba's "My Mind" live at SoFar NYC. Still to this day I have not seen a better, more emotional performance. Everyone should experience it atleast once in their lifetime 🤣
I'll second and third this.
Puddles - Mike Geier, deserves all the love he can get! He's SUCH an amazing artist, performer and singer! Every second he performs he brings world class entertainment to his audience! He truly is the best clown around! ❤
Either this man has actually _been_ there, or he's just the world's greatest performer... holy sh!t he brought those lyrics to life 20 times better than SIA did - she's a great singer but...
WOAH! 👀
Puddles absolutely Johnny Cashed Sia’s song
Puddles has an amazing talent for taking a song you've listened to a thousand times and making sure you *hear* it and feel it.
I can't tell you how many times I've listened to Purple Rain but when Puddles sang it...wow...that was the first time I truly heard it!
Puddles' version of Purple Rain (warning - it may cause tears)
ruclips.net/video/4lLSFsIk6y4/видео.html
I think, I read somewhere that this was a real experience for him. Can't remember where but pretty sure I did
Puddles is amazing. So glad I found this channel. I love rock and metal, and I go back a long time. It's going to be fun going through some of these videos. Keep up the great work!
I don't think I've seen you react to Vitas. He's best known for opera no. 2
If you've never heard him before I would highly recommend.
I thank you. I have enjoyed Puddles, and more so PMJ ... but to have you explain and bring to light, his story-telling skills ... just stunning. Thank you.
For the best of both worlds you have to listen to Puddles performing Dio. He does chilling versions of both Holy Diver and Rainbow in the Dark.
A master class. Thank you!