Haley Reinhart's version of "Creep" is not only the absolute best in the line up today, it's even better than the original. I mean, it didn't get 120 million views by accident. People watched if for a reason and the reason is, it is by far the best version ever done. Indeed, it didn't stay on the Billboard Jazz Chart for 68 straight weeks for no reason at all. It stayed because people know perfection when they hear it . All the other renditions pale badly in comparison to the Haley Reinhart cover of "Creep". Hell, even the original pales in comparison. It just can't get any better.
To answer the question... DEFINITELY Haley. I've heard this so many times I can't count...and I never tire of it. It's a spectacular performance. Both her AND the band. Just stunning. Great reaction!
PMJ and Haley all day, one mic, one take, on a day off. They take the song to an entirely different place while still respecting and representing the turmoil expressed in the original version. The slow sultry beginning and ending as a raging declaration of affirmation. I liked the Kina version as well.
I've watched Haley's video probably 20 times. For me, Haley now owns that song. The story is that she did that in one take. Great reaction, Ms. Ashlena, I love that you added the other versions at the beginning.
I can totally relate to the goose bump thing. I'll take it a step further, and say that I'm often moved to actual tears for the exact same reason. Not because the song is sad or emotional, it's just an involuntary reaction to the exquisitely unexpected.
Yes! Me too! I'm not a big cryer but I have never not teared up listening to this cover. There was some magic in that studio for sure. Her nuance is just captivating.
I have tried to get my son to record his version of "Creep", It's amazing, but he isn't interested in doing it. He sang it one night at a Karaoke contest and he won. I may be biased because I'm his father, but he does have a full college scholarship in music because of his voice, the kid can sing. I may also be biased where Pau is concerned, but all bias aside, I love her version because it's simple and raw, just her amazing voice, and an old upright piano. With only that, she can project her emotions and touch people's souls.
He is 19. I have dozens of recordings of him on stage singing, he's not shy. He says he doesn't have time for anything like that right now. He's always busy rehearsing for something. The only reason he sang "Creep" that night for Karaoke was because his girlfriend wanted him to. lol @@ashlenamusic
Along with music, he's also doing the political science route, which takes up a lot of his time. His team is leaving Wednesday to speak about a bill at the state legislature. We only see him now sometimes on long weekends, holidays, and school breaks. He knows how tough it is in the music industry so he's keeping his options open. Worst case scenario, music has paid for his college education. @@ashlenamusic
I get chills every time I listen to this song, glad you liked it Ash!! Haaley is correct, she came in 3rd on American Idol 2010. Should have been 1st, but those shows are popularity contests. She did a great cover of Elvis Presley’s Can’t Help Falling In Love! She has at least a couple of albums she produced, LoFi Soul and Roll The Dice. I would love to hear Pau sing this again, now that her voice has matured, she has greater range and power now IMHO!!! Have a good one!😊⚡️
Lo-Fi Soul was Haley's fourth full album. Roll The Dice is an EP. Both were independently prouduced by her and released through Reinhart Records. Haley's debut album "Listen Up!" was produced with Interscope. Her second, "Better," with her music publisher, Ole. Her third album, "What's That Sound?," with Concord Records.
Definitely check out Haley with PMJ doing No Doubt's "Don't Speak" and their version of "Seven Nation Army". And if you're going down the PMJ rabbit hole...Morgan James doing "Maps" and "Dream on" are great too
I can (and have) listened to Haley Reinhart’s with PMJ over and over and still love it and find fresh each time. The many other audience videos of the song, both with PMJ, her own band or various other bands I also really enjoy. Nothing against any of the other covers but I won’t choose to put any of them on repeat. Just my opinion but Haley’s just gets me every time.
I love Both Haley's and Pau's renditions equally. One is the ultimate in traditional refinements elegantly rendered, the other pure raw emotional energy. You can guess which is which. These are both second to none. But any true artist on a given day can reach to their best on a song of this artistic merit Its that kind of classic Regarding musical frissons Angelina Jordan singing the outside version of Feeling Good hits me like an electric shock to the base of the spine when she lifts her head to the sky and climbs to the heavens and drops to paradise on earth vocally at yhe tender age of ten. Talk about expectations! Love your show alesha, youre the best. ✌️💖🎼
Obviously everyone can sing. It comes down to two factors: the composition and the ‘X’ factor. I tried to be as objective as possible. I feel that some were a showcase of their vocal abilities and that’s fine. Some very good compositions displayed, but I personally felt didn’t capture the song’s essence, which is isolation, depression, alienation etc At the end I felt that one artist grasped the meaning of the song best and became the WORDS and feelings of the song. This artist could’ve easily made a more complex version, but decided to make it about the song and not about them. Didn’t try to wow us with their vocal abilities and just laid it out for us to feel. Paulina Villarreal Vélez.
I think this comment phrases the decision as inherently virtuous. Pau had little time and had no choice but to lead with raw emotion and simplicity. And she pulled that off well. Haley's version has infinitely more vocal nuance -- she's an amazing vocalist, but her rendition is also less charged and personal, giving her the space to introduce nuance. That's the trade-off. As for communicating meaning, I give the edge to Haley. Pau relayed the same meaning for the song that basically every cover has since the original. But Haley's interpretation was a poignant exploration of what it feels like to blame yourself for failing to please someone who fundamentally cannot be pleased -- to try to contort yourself into a shape they will accept. To me, that is a more interesting concept. I prefer Haley's version but feel a little put off by comparing two renditions that have so little in common. Pau's rendition wins overwhelmingly on spontaneity and raw emotion, neither of which were Haley's goals.
@@ashlenamusicWell they all can sing. But the one that gets to me is miss Paulina, she is pure emotion. She could make rocks cry. Thank you for the link to this video Ashlena
Pau's cover is the most real, raw, sincere, unforced, unpretentious and not overly-dramatic or overdone. Therefore, to me it is the best BY FAR. Just like the whole The Warning band - they're just REAL, and it's unmistakably evident.
I really like Haley's voice! Now these are all pretty, but Pau's is my favorite because of the raw emotion. Pau's in the only version that she makes you feel it comes from the depths of her soul. She makes me want to cry.
So, am I the only one who doesn't connect with Haiey Rienhart's cover? For me, it was very common like something we would hear coming from "the voice" or "american idol', played out. Paulina's was different, passionate, raw- from the heart. And gave the song a different feel. Thank you for doing this , it was.cool
/ Don't b@rickytrevino7852 Okay, you don't connect with Haley's version. However, I canna understand how you csn possibly call it "common". It is the least "common" of all the versions I have ever heard. Her voice is also unique, particularly in the range of vocal colours she shows. This version weems almost as if it was the original version song and /Radiohead and subsequent versions modern attempts at the song. Dislike it, fair enough. But "common"? Don't be ridiculous.
If Haley's version felt common or played out, the lack is in your ear, not the rendition. Don't mean that as an insult. There are lots of styles I lack the ear for. But I promise there is a world of innovation and nuance in Haley's performance for lovers of that style.
I'm surprised at your choice of favourite covers. Even more surprised that Haley's version wasn't immediately your favourite version. Live recording and the single take we see and hear. Wonderfully creative musicality and vocal brilliance bringing highlights, contrasts emotions. The superb arrangement and instrumental backing with Haley's vocals raised the song to a completely new level. It's as if this is the original version recorded decades ago. A single take, no studio tinkering - professional jazz musicians and a professional singer who sings jazz - they don't need that "help" to play their music
Paulina took a couple of hrs., learned the song on a slightly untuned piano, and a iPhone and turned the lyrics into reality, the best interpretation of what Radiohead meant for their song. Can you imagine what she would have done with a full production team, cause as we all know all Warning videos are epic masterpieces…TWA ⚡️⚡️⚡️
The song WAS NOT written for a woman to perform. From a man's perspective, its about worthyness. From a woman's perspective it's about envy. Changes the entire meaning of the song. BUT, I think it's better when a woman sings it.
There are always rumours about singers fighting adversity when performing. Slightly untuned piano works. In the case of Haley it was suggested she had the flu. Postmodern Jukebox Creep story, as per Scott Bradlee ruclips.net/video/MskKSH1Kf4U/видео.htmlsi=Sl5osgOQx9Va9qgC
They are all good singers but Haley is the best everyone knows that has been proven thank you Haley for your beautiful voice the song from Hawaii aloha
I’m not sure if that definition for Musical Frisson fully applies to me when I listen to Hayley sing, because I get those shivers Every. Single. Time. I hear her sing. I think it’s more of an emotional response, because Artists like her are just able to connect so effortlessly. If you haven’t reacted to Hayley and Morgan James singing “Dear Prudence” on Morgan’s channel I STRONGLY recommend it!
It's like you made this video for me! :D Thank you so much for this reaction video, and for including clips of some of the best covers of Creep out there. Haley's/PMJ's cover is one of my absolute all-time favourite covers of this song. I, too, absolutely adore Pau's cover! The end of that video never ceases to put an enormous happy grin on my face. She's so wonderful (as is The Warning!). I think Haley's and Pau's covers are my top two.
BTW, thanks RUclips for recommending this to me. :D Also, background on why it's like you made this video for me: Earlier this year, I went down a rabbit hole starting with the Haley/PMJ cover and listening to every cover of "Creep" that I could find. I posted a long thread on Mastodon. I'll put a URL in a separate comment, in case RUclips censors the comment with the URL in it, but if you search for @sj@sfba.social and Creep, I suspect you'll find it. I ended up including over 50 covers of the song.
After reading some comments, I thought… who is Pau? Had to search and she is from The Warning and it hit me. I know many reactors are reacting to the Warning lately, but this is first song I have ever heard her sing so it makes sense to me now why people like her version better as they have developed an attachment to her previously which I get so much, but this being the first time I have ever heard her sing… nah. Guess I better go down the Warning rabbit hole and see what all the hype is about - always love discovering new music
Pau and Haley tie.... Haley has always been a vocal genius, but she's coming at this as a pro with a pro arrangement... while Pau is coming at it from the vantage point of being a fan of the song who learned and performed it in 3 hours live on her phone stream... totally different, and Pau wins for emotion to me... gut wrenching.... but Haley as a professional performance wins from that perspective... Pau's is the one that makes me cry
I’ve heard a number of covers and none of them can touch the original for me because they all focus on the vocal emotion of the song and lay it across a very different instrument layer. Yet for me it’s the combination of both from the original that sets the song on fire. All these emotional vocal performances are indeed fantastic, but they simply don’t connect with me like the original. For example, I’ve never heard a cover that attempts to parlay the energy of the electric guitar work of the original. The static crunch that precedes the chorus is so powerful. Then as it backs hits screaming with a sonic wave it ignites the emotion into a blast of energy that all the other vocal excellences fail to translate. Obviously, this feeling is not shared by the multitudes given the popularity of the many covers, but it’s why I fail to be moved by them, including Pau’s great performance. That’s cool for everyone. I just wanted to add my perspective when it comes to admiring the covers. Understand I think these are excellent covers and I understand why so many love them.
Of course I'm biased to Pau's version especially with the back story behind it and how emotional (chills) I got watching her. ⚡ I think I mentioned this cover in a comment of Haley's cover of No Doubt you reacted to. I think this version is incredibly good I too got huge chills watching this especially when she was belting and when she goes low. I described her voice to my daughter as smooth power. 🔥 I liked the other covers you played too they were really good and I hadn't seen them so thank you Ash much appreciated. 🤟
Haley wins technical skills, but Pau just an iPhone and that piano. The full body chills hits me every time. Pau undoubtedly one of the best in world to understand the secret language of music we’re all drawn to. Great examples of the song all are great and music is subjective, what live is what we love. You have a great channel Ashlena always fun. 🤘⚡️🤘
Haley is amazing, her version is the best, better than the original I think. She puts so much into it and she has so much control over her voice. I will say that I also like Ashley Johnson's cover of 'Creep' though. I wish she'd sing more because she's pretty great at it.
I subscribed to hear more Haley Reinhart, she has lots of original music and great covers. React to “I don’t know how to love You”. It’s a deep and wonderful rabbit hole!
New to the channel, and very much enjoying your reactions. I'd kind of been looking for someone to do a comparison of Creep covers, particularly with Pau and Haley/PMJ, so thank you for this. I think covers con go two ways: an attempt to copy the original, or an attempt to make your own. Pau and Haley definitely make it their own, such that you can listen to the original followed by the cover and not feel like you have the same song on repeat. Haley now "owns" this song, like Joe Cocker took ownership of With A Little Help From My Friends from The Beatles following his performance at Woodstock. I've seen her in concert; she closes the show with it and just brings the house down. Radiohead has the angsty teen version, Pau has the "rip your heart out" version, and Haley has the adult version, and all three are greatness.
Funny what you say about chills. I don't have it. It's even worse. I get tears running and a tickeling feeling in my nose. People might think I am sad, but it is the opposite...
I think the last girl you had had done Pink as well. I will have to look it up! Every single time I hear music I get chills! So much so, at some concerts I even cry! I thought it was only me! They all gave me chills, thank-you for that!
Just stumbled in here, no clue what you done before, but would love to see a reaction to "Du måste finnas" by Helen Sjöholm. The song is in swedish, but you can get english subtitles, but that song you don't have to understand, you will feel it and you seem to be attuned to music.
Pau+ piano = 😭.Raw émotions, less is more with her 😉. She wins by K.O., she is untouchable to convey émotions without overplay it. What did Pau is what must suit for the song (like The Warning always do for their own songs) itself and not thinking of showcase her own habilities (what all other singers didi with this song). 10000 subs 👏👏👏👏
Hey - Kathy here - just found your channel and so glad to see you doing this one. It is one of my favorites of Creep covers. But if you want to see another version, check out Brian Justin Crum, he was on America's Got Talent. When he finished, the audience didn't make a sound for 4 to 5 seconds after he finished, then the roof was blown off. I have seen all the ones you have mentioned, but you didn't mention Brian, but you have to see it. Stripped down and really amazing. And Haley, she was on American Idol. If you like her, you need to check out some of her other performances from that show, they were amazing. She came in 3rd, but I think she should have won! And for a fun fact, she was sick when she walked in to record this and said let's do this in one take, and they did. And yeah, she changed keys and took it up and blew out that ending! The End! LOL
The Tom Ellis one was great I'm glad you included it. Pau is the best though simply because she captured the emotion correctly. The song is an internal monologue it is depressing and self defeating song and relatable. Others may be more technically impressive and if it was any other song it would be different. Pau for Creep though for sure.
I took vincints cover literally. He was fighting to be on a talent show “what the hell am I doing here, I don’t belong here.” He is way too good to be on a talent show. I think the song can be interpreted in many ways :)
@@ashlenamusic True but he was backed up by professional music, stage lighting and cheering crowd (he had to win them over though) and composition. He did face intense pressure to stay on a talent show. However, the song at its core its not about winning a contest from what I know. Pau at home with a slightly out of tune piano and iPhone conveyed the private struggle on an internal monologue dealing with personal and social acceptance . These struggles happen more in solitude than in public.
Haley's rendition of Creep stayed at the number one position on the Billboard Digital Jazz Songs chart for several weeks. It spent 58 consecutive weeks on Billboard's Jazz digital charts. You have to put Haley's rendition in a separate category from all the other covers of Creep.
Hi dear Ashlena ! OMG ! I don't even know where to start... first of all let me tell you that the song "Creep" itself, by Radiohead, is a masterpiece on its own. Each and every cover that I just listened to, is incredible. Loved Pau's verrsion, as much as the other three covers. They all have incredible vocal abilities. Haley Reinhart simply KILLED it ! I love the muical arrangements by PMJB anyway, no matter WHAT song they arrange. So this time I really can't say which is my favourite version. BUT.... Talking abput getting goosebumps... Since you already read on patreon, my suggestions for your 10k live stream included four songs, and you decided to download "Alone in the night" already, which I really appreciate and which I am sure you will love love love so much, just like I do. Tarkus, just like me, also wouild love to see you react to Eivor - Fallung free (Live at the Old Theatre in Torshavn) ! For a good reason ! We both know, that during this song, you will not only be speechless, but also get goosebump after goosebump after goosebump.... probably all over your body again. Jack Savoretti,, my other suggestion, will probably have the sane effect on you when you hear his voice for the first time.... I can tell you, the man does not look like he sings (just to give you an "appetizer") 🙂 Hooverphonic, my last suggestion, is a Belgian trip hop band who did a specially arranged concert in Amsterdam in 2912, with added orchestra. The whole concert is simply wondeful and the singer who was in that band during this time, Noemi Wolfs, has a beautfiul and unique voice. "Heartbroken" is one of my favourtie songs from that concert. PHEW.... that was a lot, again... thanks for reading (in advance) and thanks for this wonderful reaction video ! See you soon, either here, or on patreon ! 'Best wishes from your fan Gerry
I have always loved Haley's version with PMJ, but when Pau from The Warning did it, she took it to a whole new level!! The raw emotion in her voice is tangible, and she sings it like she wrote the damn song herself!😍🎵🎶👍👍
For me, the only other version of Creep that gets close to PMJ's version is Brian Justin Crum's take from America's Got Talent. The song, along with the his life story right before his performance make for all the feels.
I love both Haley’s and Pau’s covers equally. Haley is the more technically proficient singer with a much more mature voice. Emotionally Pau’s version gives me literal goosebumps as well. It was much rawer and straight forward. Both covers trigger different parts of my brain and while I marveled more at Haley’s technique and embellishments, I “felt” Pau’s cover more.
Well, you know who I'd choose, right? Choosing from all these versions is like comparing sunsets. Or picking your favorite TW song - it's usually the most recent one. There is something to be said about going over the top with it, though. Technically the performance is great, but is it faithful to mood of the lyrics? Maybe not so much. Especially taking it into a dramatically different genre. A lot of covers suffer from that IMHO. I'm reminded of the Lynyrd Skynyrd song "Simple Man". A lot of folks would say that Shinedown's cover is better than the original. And yes, I love Shinedown's song and think Brent Smith's vocal performance is amazing. But does it make sense in the context of the lyrics? Not exactly. As for getting the chills. Yes that happens to me with some performers. Floor Jansen of Nightwish gives me chills a lot.
I actually think the style re-contextualizes the lyrics brilliantly. I hear it as the words of a woman in a relationship with a narcissist, contorting herself into whatever shape will please, never grasping they they can never be pleased.
I think Haley's is the best. It is produced, rehearsed, polished, and supported by one of the best bands around for this style. It is amazing! That being said; Pau's was googled, researched, and not known to her, in an hour, on a request during a stream, and she produced a haunting version. I can't really compare them, nor should you Ash 😍 They are amazing for what they give...those chills.
I have always felt that Pau's version was the best. It always gives me goosies and tears me up. However, the Haley version you just introduced me to was even more pervasive to my body. Great job putting this together!
Haley Reinhart's version of "Creep" is not only the absolute best in the line up today, it's even better than the original.
I mean, it didn't get 120 million views by accident. People watched if for a reason and the reason is, it is by far the best version ever done. Indeed, it didn't stay on the Billboard Jazz Chart for 68 straight weeks for no reason at all. It stayed because people know perfection when they hear it .
All the other renditions pale badly in comparison to the Haley Reinhart cover of "Creep". Hell, even the original pales in comparison. It just can't get any better.
I'm a Radiohead fan and I prefer Haley's version.
Haley’s version is a masterclass.
Just. Every line. She's so patient in her phrasing but puts so much into it. And the physical performance is the cherry on top.
100%!!!
Haley Reinhart is simply unmatched.
To answer the question... DEFINITELY Haley. I've heard this so many times I can't count...and I never tire of it. It's a spectacular performance. Both her AND the band. Just stunning. Great reaction!
It's so good!
One of the best covers of all time, IMO and this performance is just special
PMJ and Haley all day, one mic, one take, on a day off. They take the song to an entirely different place while still respecting and representing the turmoil expressed in the original version. The slow sultry beginning and ending as a raging declaration of affirmation.
I liked the Kina version as well.
There were actually 2 takes! But this was the first one.
Haley is special 😊
Haley’s version is a masterclass in how to sing this song.
I've watched Haley's video probably 20 times. For me, Haley now owns that song. The story is that she did that in one take. Great reaction, Ms. Ashlena, I love that you added the other versions at the beginning.
My favorite performance of all time! She's flawless.
Haley Reinhart and postmodern jukebox there's no better than that aloha
I can totally relate to the goose bump thing. I'll take it a step further, and say that I'm often moved to actual tears for the exact same reason. Not because the song is sad or emotional, it's just an involuntary reaction to the exquisitely unexpected.
Yes! Me too! I'm not a big cryer but I have never not teared up listening to this cover. There was some magic in that studio for sure. Her nuance is just captivating.
I love watching your reaction Haley Reinhart singing isn't she something thank you aloha
Thank you so much for listing the links to your other favorite Creep cover artists! And for doing this reaction, too!!! Total eargasm!!!
My pleasure!!
By the samples you gave, this is by far the best cover of this song,it gave me chills and made my eyes well up, not many songs can do that
I have tried to get my son to record his version of "Creep", It's amazing, but he isn't interested in doing it. He sang it one night at a Karaoke contest and he won. I may be biased because I'm his father, but he does have a full college scholarship in music because of his voice, the kid can sing. I may also be biased where Pau is concerned, but all bias aside, I love her version because it's simple and raw, just her amazing voice, and an old upright piano. With only that, she can project her emotions and touch people's souls.
He’ll sing when he’s ready xx how old is he?
He is 19. I have dozens of recordings of him on stage singing, he's not shy. He says he doesn't have time for anything like that right now. He's always busy rehearsing for something. The only reason he sang "Creep" that night for Karaoke was because his girlfriend wanted him to. lol @@ashlenamusic
@jimschoeff4185 what else is he doing? Work? Might be a great career path if he’s that good!
Along with music, he's also doing the political science route, which takes up a lot of his time. His team is leaving Wednesday to speak about a bill at the state legislature. We only see him now sometimes on long weekends, holidays, and school breaks. He knows how tough it is in the music industry so he's keeping his options open. Worst case scenario, music has paid for his college education. @@ashlenamusic
Truth! If I can have a full-time job a toddler and a RUclips channel, he can do some covers and put them up somewhere lol
Every song that Haley Reinhart sings he's unbeatable everyone knows she's number one
Haley for me
I get chills every time I listen to this song, glad you liked it Ash!! Haaley is correct, she came in 3rd on American Idol 2010. Should have been 1st, but those shows are popularity contests. She did a great cover of Elvis Presley’s Can’t Help Falling In Love! She has at least a couple of albums she produced, LoFi Soul and Roll The Dice. I would love to hear Pau sing this again, now that her voice has matured, she has greater range and power now IMHO!!! Have a good one!😊⚡️
Lo-Fi Soul was Haley's fourth full album. Roll The Dice is an EP. Both were independently prouduced by her and released through Reinhart Records.
Haley's debut album "Listen Up!" was produced with Interscope.
Her second, "Better," with her music publisher, Ole.
Her third album, "What's That Sound?," with Concord Records.
Pau-just the raw passion. It's not a studio recording...a cell phone...not perfection just emotion and talent.
They're awesome in concert! My wife and I are going to see them for the second time coming up next march.
Amazing!!
Can't beat Haley's version other than the original.
Definitely check out Haley with PMJ doing No Doubt's "Don't Speak" and their version of "Seven Nation Army". And if you're going down the PMJ rabbit hole...Morgan James doing "Maps" and "Dream on" are great too
I’ve reacted to the no doubt one!
Cool. That one hypnotizes me...@@ashlenamusic
I can (and have) listened to Haley Reinhart’s with PMJ over and over and still love it and find fresh each time. The many other audience videos of the song, both with PMJ, her own band or various other bands I also really enjoy. Nothing against any of the other covers but I won’t choose to put any of them on repeat. Just my opinion but Haley’s just gets me every time.
I love Both Haley's and Pau's renditions equally.
One is the ultimate in traditional refinements elegantly rendered, the other pure raw emotional energy. You can guess which is which. These are both second to none. But any true artist on a given day can reach to their best on a song of this artistic merit
Its that kind of classic
Regarding musical frissons Angelina Jordan singing the outside version of Feeling Good hits me like an electric shock to the base of the spine when she lifts her head to the sky and climbs to the heavens and drops to paradise on earth vocally at yhe tender age of ten.
Talk about expectations!
Love your show alesha, youre the best.
✌️💖🎼
Agreed! A definite classic
By far my favorite version. Amazing singer with a perfect band, all in 1 take.
Paulina of The Warning
I’ve watched/listened to the PMJ version 50 to 100 times and always get the chills. Haley. As in hey, Lee, whatch ya doin?
The goosebumps part, you will still get this 20+ times in. An amazing vocal.
PAULINA VALLEREAL! That little lady with the beautiful heart, is unmatched.
Obviously everyone can sing. It comes down to two factors: the composition and the ‘X’ factor.
I tried to be as objective as possible. I feel that some were a showcase of their vocal abilities and that’s fine. Some very good compositions displayed, but I personally felt didn’t capture the song’s essence, which is isolation, depression, alienation etc
At the end I felt that one artist grasped the meaning of the song best and became the WORDS and feelings of the song.
This artist could’ve easily made a more complex version, but decided to make it about the song and not about them. Didn’t try to wow us with their vocal abilities and just laid it out for us to feel.
Paulina Villarreal Vélez.
You are spot on with your comment.
I think this comment phrases the decision as inherently virtuous. Pau had little time and had no choice but to lead with raw emotion and simplicity. And she pulled that off well.
Haley's version has infinitely more vocal nuance -- she's an amazing vocalist, but her rendition is also less charged and personal, giving her the space to introduce nuance. That's the trade-off.
As for communicating meaning, I give the edge to Haley. Pau relayed the same meaning for the song that basically every cover has since the original. But Haley's interpretation was a poignant exploration of what it feels like to blame yourself for failing to please someone who fundamentally cannot be pleased -- to try to contort yourself into a shape they will accept. To me, that is a more interesting concept.
I prefer Haley's version but feel a little put off by comparing two renditions that have so little in common. Pau's rendition wins overwhelmingly on spontaneity and raw emotion, neither of which were Haley's goals.
there is difference before a performer and an emotional raw natural born artist..you guess who is who?
Pau is definitely the emotional raw born artist… the rest are performers haha
@@ashlenamusicWell they all can sing. But the one that gets to me is miss Paulina, she is pure emotion. She could make rocks cry.
Thank you for the link to this video Ashlena
...okay that's a bad take. A really bad take.
Pau's cover is the most real, raw, sincere, unforced, unpretentious and not overly-dramatic or overdone. Therefore, to me it is the best BY FAR. Just like the whole The Warning band - they're just REAL, and it's unmistakably evident.
Well said
Furthermore, and very importantly, Pau did not use sound editing.
🤘😁✌️
Paulina of course
I really like Haley's voice! Now these are all pretty, but Pau's is my favorite because of the raw emotion. Pau's in the only version that she makes you feel it comes from the depths of her soul. She makes me want to cry.
First reactor actually explained goosebumps!! Well done and GREAT react! Thank you!
Hahaha I love goosebumps
she is number 1
So, am I the only one who doesn't connect with Haiey Rienhart's cover? For me, it was very common like something we would hear coming from "the voice" or "american idol', played out.
Paulina's was different, passionate, raw- from the heart. And gave the song a different feel.
Thank you for doing this , it was.cool
Thanks for watching! Yeah it’s definitely not my top choice either but it was good!
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Okay, you don't connect with Haley's version. However, I canna understand how you csn possibly call it "common". It is the least "common" of all the versions I have ever heard. Her voice is also unique, particularly in the range of vocal colours she shows.
This version weems almost as if it was the original version song and /Radiohead and subsequent versions modern attempts at the song.
Dislike it, fair enough. But "common"? Don't be ridiculous.
If Haley's version felt common or played out, the lack is in your ear, not the rendition.
Don't mean that as an insult. There are lots of styles I lack the ear for. But I promise there is a world of innovation and nuance in Haley's performance for lovers of that style.
I'm surprised at your choice of favourite covers. Even more surprised that Haley's version wasn't immediately your favourite version. Live recording and the single take we see and hear. Wonderfully creative musicality and vocal brilliance bringing highlights, contrasts emotions. The superb arrangement and instrumental backing with Haley's vocals raised the song to a completely new level. It's as if this is the original version recorded decades ago. A single take, no studio tinkering - professional jazz musicians and a professional singer who sings jazz - they don't need that "help" to play their music
It still isn’t my favorite 🤷🏽♀️
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I'm disappointed in you, Ashlena. I'll just have to accept that not everybody has my own impeccable taste! 😉😉😉
lol
Paulina Villarreal, no doubt about it!
Paulina took a couple of hrs., learned the song on a slightly untuned piano, and a iPhone and turned the lyrics into reality, the best interpretation of what Radiohead meant for their song. Can you imagine what she would have done with a full production team, cause as we all know all Warning videos are epic masterpieces…TWA ⚡️⚡️⚡️
The song WAS NOT written for a woman to perform. From a man's perspective, its about worthyness. From a woman's perspective it's about envy. Changes the entire meaning of the song. BUT, I think it's better when a woman sings it.
There are always rumours about singers fighting adversity when performing. Slightly untuned piano works. In the case of Haley it was suggested she had the flu.
Postmodern Jukebox Creep story, as per Scott Bradlee
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Pau understands what to put into the song to connect with the audience, her sisters do as well.
The powerful, slightly raspy voice, the emotion, the piano...all renditions were good but for me, at the end it's a "YES!!!" for Pau. 🎶🔥🙌
I thought his voice sucked.
Yeah, the pure unadulterated JOY at the end of Pau's outstanding cover is absolutely infectious and delightful. :D
They are all good singers but Haley is the best everyone knows that has been proven thank you Haley for your beautiful voice the song from Hawaii aloha
Paulina 🇲🇽💪
I’m not sure if that definition for Musical Frisson fully applies to me when I listen to Hayley sing, because I get those shivers Every. Single. Time. I hear her sing. I think it’s more of an emotional response, because Artists like her are just able to connect so effortlessly. If you haven’t reacted to Hayley and Morgan James singing “Dear Prudence” on Morgan’s channel I STRONGLY recommend it!
It's Pau! You can feel the emotion in her powerful voice. It brings tears to my eyes every time
Paulina !!!!!! i love when she raise her voice ..... Beautiful voice!!!!!!
Pau!!!
It's like you made this video for me! :D
Thank you so much for this reaction video, and for including clips of some of the best covers of Creep out there. Haley's/PMJ's cover is one of my absolute all-time favourite covers of this song. I, too, absolutely adore Pau's cover! The end of that video never ceases to put an enormous happy grin on my face. She's so wonderful (as is The Warning!). I think Haley's and Pau's covers are my top two.
BTW, thanks RUclips for recommending this to me. :D
Also, background on why it's like you made this video for me:
Earlier this year, I went down a rabbit hole starting with the Haley/PMJ cover and listening to every cover of "Creep" that I could find. I posted a long thread on Mastodon. I'll put a URL in a separate comment, in case RUclips censors the comment with the URL in it, but if you search for @sj@sfba.social and Creep, I suspect you'll find it. I ended up including over 50 covers of the song.
Glad you enjoyed! And yes Pau is amazing!
Oh wow!!! I’ll definitely check it out!
Both versions are great but when Pau sings you not only hear it but you feel it! ⚡⚡⚡
Congrats on 10K and growing Ashlena!
Here in Cajun Louisiana, it's pronounced free-SJAWNS, and it's such a lovely, useful word.
After reading some comments, I thought… who is Pau? Had to search and she is from The Warning and it hit me. I know many reactors are reacting to the Warning lately, but this is first song I have ever heard her sing so it makes sense to me now why people like her version better as they have developed an attachment to her previously which I get so much, but this being the first time I have ever heard her sing… nah. Guess I better go down the Warning rabbit hole and see what all the hype is about - always love discovering new music
Omg you’re going to have the best time down this rabbit hole!! You’ve been warned!
Haley & PMJ are amazing…. But ‘Creep’ belongs to Paulina now. If ‘Hurt’ belongs to Johnny Cash (it does) then Pau owns ‘Creep’. Not even close.
Haha love it
Both versions are awesome :) Pau's version though is unmatched in it's raw feelings. Thanks Ashlena :)
For those shivers on a voice. You gotta check out Lake Street Dive what am I doing here
I love Radiohead. Street Spirit is probably in my top ten songs of all time. But Haley made this song HERS. There is no comparison.
No contest, the SLAYER owns this song, PERIOD!
Pau and Haley tie.... Haley has always been a vocal genius, but she's coming at this as a pro with a pro arrangement... while Pau is coming at it from the vantage point of being a fan of the song who learned and performed it in 3 hours live on her phone stream... totally different, and Pau wins for emotion to me... gut wrenching.... but Haley as a professional performance wins from that perspective... Pau's is the one that makes me cry
perfectly put!!
I’ve heard a number of covers and none of them can touch the original for me because they all focus on the vocal emotion of the song and lay it across a very different instrument layer. Yet for me it’s the combination of both from the original that sets the song on fire. All these emotional vocal performances are indeed fantastic, but they simply don’t connect with me like the original. For example, I’ve never heard a cover that attempts to parlay the energy of the electric guitar work of the original. The static crunch that precedes the chorus is so powerful. Then as it backs hits screaming with a sonic wave it ignites the emotion into a blast of energy that all the other vocal excellences fail to translate. Obviously, this feeling is not shared by the multitudes given the popularity of the many covers, but it’s why I fail to be moved by them, including Pau’s great performance. That’s cool for everyone. I just wanted to add my perspective when it comes to admiring the covers. Understand I think these are excellent covers and I understand why so many love them.
I am a new fan of yours. Love your straightforward review.
Thanks and welcome!!
@@ashlenamusicPau is like Linda Rondstadt in the emotion department. Both of them know how to bring it.
Definitely Pau then Haley
Of course I'm biased to Pau's version especially with the back story behind it and how emotional (chills) I got watching her. ⚡ I think I mentioned this cover in a comment of Haley's cover of No Doubt you reacted to. I think this version is incredibly good I too got huge chills watching this especially when she was belting and when she goes low. I described her voice to my daughter as smooth power. 🔥 I liked the other covers you played too they were really good and I hadn't seen them so thank you Ash much appreciated. 🤟
Haley wins technical skills, but Pau just an iPhone and that piano. The full body chills hits me every time. Pau undoubtedly one of the best in world to understand the secret language of music we’re all drawn to. Great examples of the song all are great and music is subjective, what live is what we love. You have a great channel Ashlena always fun. 🤘⚡️🤘
Haley Reinhart owns this song.
My favorite song by Haley is “Don’t Know How To Love You”
A friend of mine, many years ago, referred to the goosebumps phenomenon as CHORDASM.😊
Oooo I like that
Haley is amazing, her version is the best, better than the original I think. She puts so much into it and she has so much control over her voice.
I will say that I also like Ashley Johnson's cover of 'Creep' though. I wish she'd sing more because she's pretty great at it.
The best version
Omg some people don't get music goosebumps????! That's one of the best things about listening to new music, specially with really good headphones!!!!
right?!?!
I subscribed to hear more Haley Reinhart, she has lots of original music and great covers. React to “I don’t know how to love You”. It’s a deep and wonderful rabbit hole!
New to the channel, and very much enjoying your reactions. I'd kind of been looking for someone to do a comparison of Creep covers, particularly with Pau and Haley/PMJ, so thank you for this. I think covers con go two ways: an attempt to copy the original, or an attempt to make your own. Pau and Haley definitely make it their own, such that you can listen to the original followed by the cover and not feel like you have the same song on repeat. Haley now "owns" this song, like Joe Cocker took ownership of With A Little Help From My Friends from The Beatles following his performance at Woodstock. I've seen her in concert; she closes the show with it and just brings the house down. Radiohead has the angsty teen version, Pau has the "rip your heart out" version, and Haley has the adult version, and all three are greatness.
Welcome to the channel!!!
Funny what you say about chills. I don't have it. It's even worse. I get tears running and a tickeling feeling in my nose. People might think I am sad, but it is the opposite...
You don’t get chills! Honestly that’s so shocking to me! Love that you cry though 🥹
@@ashlenamusic 😁😆😄😃 we are all different
Check her out...without questions the best and versatile singer on the planet !!!!!!!
I think the last girl you had had done Pink as well. I will have to look it up! Every single time I hear music I get chills! So much so, at some concerts I even cry! I thought it was only me! They all gave me chills, thank-you for that!
Glad you enjoyed it!!
@@ashlenamusic I did, I did!!
Just stumbled in here, no clue what you done before, but would love to see a reaction to "Du måste finnas" by Helen Sjöholm. The song is in swedish, but you can get english subtitles, but that song you don't have to understand, you will feel it and you seem to be attuned to music.
Pau+ piano = 😭.Raw émotions, less is more with her 😉.
She wins by K.O., she is untouchable to convey émotions without overplay it. What did Pau is what must suit for the song (like The Warning always do for their own songs) itself and not thinking of showcase her own habilities (what all other singers didi with this song).
10000 subs 👏👏👏👏
Mimi & Josy on The Voice Kids Germany. 99, yes ninety-nine MILLION views.
I’ve seen it. I think the one who sings second is phenomenal. Hence all the chair turns.
Hey - Kathy here - just found your channel and so glad to see you doing this one. It is one of my favorites of Creep covers. But if you want to see another version, check out Brian Justin Crum, he was on America's Got Talent. When he finished, the audience didn't make a sound for 4 to 5 seconds after he finished, then the roof was blown off. I have seen all the ones you have mentioned, but you didn't mention Brian, but you have to see it. Stripped down and really amazing. And Haley, she was on American Idol. If you like her, you need to check out some of her other performances from that show, they were amazing. She came in 3rd, but I think she should have won! And for a fun fact, she was sick when she walked in to record this and said let's do this in one take, and they did. And yeah, she changed keys and took it up and blew out that ending! The End! LOL
Hailey's rendition always gets my vote for the best
The Tom Ellis one was great I'm glad you included it. Pau is the best though simply because she captured the emotion correctly. The song is an internal monologue it is depressing and self defeating song and relatable. Others may be more technically impressive and if it was any other song it would be different. Pau for Creep though for sure.
I took vincints cover literally. He was fighting to be on a talent show “what the hell am I doing here, I don’t belong here.” He is way too good to be on a talent show. I think the song can be interpreted in many ways :)
@@ashlenamusic Yeah that fits.
@@ashlenamusic True but he was backed up by professional music, stage lighting and cheering crowd (he had to win them over though) and composition. He did face intense pressure to stay on a talent show. However, the song at its core its not about winning a contest from what I know. Pau at home with a slightly out of tune piano and iPhone conveyed the private struggle on an internal monologue dealing with personal and social acceptance . These struggles happen more in solitude than in public.
Haley's rendition of Creep stayed at the number one position on the Billboard Digital Jazz Songs chart for several weeks. It spent 58 consecutive weeks on Billboard's Jazz digital charts.
You have to put Haley's rendition in a separate category from all the other covers of Creep.
NO WAY!!!!! 🤯
@@ashlenamusic would a Torontonian lie to you?
Better not!! Haha
Hi dear Ashlena ! OMG ! I don't even know where to start... first of all let me tell you that the song "Creep" itself, by Radiohead, is a masterpiece on its own. Each and every cover that I just listened to, is incredible. Loved Pau's verrsion, as much as the other three covers. They all have incredible vocal abilities. Haley Reinhart simply KILLED it ! I love the muical arrangements by PMJB anyway, no matter WHAT song they arrange. So this time I really can't say which is my favourite version. BUT....
Talking abput getting goosebumps... Since you already read on patreon, my suggestions for your 10k live stream included four songs, and you decided to download "Alone in the night" already, which I really appreciate and which I am sure you will love love love so much, just like I do. Tarkus, just like me, also wouild love to see you react to Eivor - Fallung free (Live at the Old Theatre in Torshavn) ! For a good reason ! We both know, that during this song, you will not only be speechless, but also get goosebump after goosebump after goosebump.... probably all over your body again. Jack Savoretti,, my other suggestion, will probably have the sane effect on you when you hear his voice for the first time.... I can tell you, the man does not look like he sings (just to give you an "appetizer") 🙂 Hooverphonic, my last suggestion, is a Belgian trip hop band who did a specially arranged concert in Amsterdam in 2912, with added orchestra. The whole concert is simply wondeful and the singer who was in that band during this time, Noemi Wolfs, has a beautfiul and unique voice. "Heartbroken" is one of my favourtie songs from that concert.
PHEW.... that was a lot, again... thanks for reading (in advance) and thanks for this wonderful reaction video !
See you soon, either here, or on patreon !
'Best wishes from your fan Gerry
Thanks Gerry!! I will check out Eivor as well xx
I have always loved Haley's version with PMJ, but when Pau from The Warning did it, she took it to a whole new level!! The raw emotion in her voice is tangible, and she sings it like she wrote the damn song herself!😍🎵🎶👍👍
That is the truth
Absolutely
For me, the only other version of Creep that gets close to PMJ's version is Brian Justin Crum's take from America's Got Talent. The song, along with the his life story right before his performance make for all the feels.
I love both Haley’s and Pau’s covers equally.
Haley is the more technically proficient singer with a much more mature voice.
Emotionally Pau’s version gives me literal goosebumps as well. It was much rawer and straight forward.
Both covers trigger different parts of my brain and while I marveled more at Haley’s technique and embellishments, I “felt” Pau’s cover more.
Well, you know who I'd choose, right? Choosing from all these versions is like comparing sunsets. Or picking your favorite TW song - it's usually the most recent one. There is something to be said about going over the top with it, though. Technically the performance is great, but is it faithful to mood of the lyrics? Maybe not so much. Especially taking it into a dramatically different genre. A lot of covers suffer from that IMHO. I'm reminded of the Lynyrd Skynyrd song "Simple Man". A lot of folks would say that Shinedown's cover is better than the original. And yes, I love Shinedown's song and think Brent Smith's vocal performance is amazing. But does it make sense in the context of the lyrics? Not exactly. As for getting the chills. Yes that happens to me with some performers. Floor Jansen of Nightwish gives me chills a lot.
I actually think the style re-contextualizes the lyrics brilliantly. I hear it as the words of a woman in a relationship with a narcissist, contorting herself into whatever shape will please, never grasping they they can never be pleased.
Pau voice give me chills, she reach my soul evry time i listen her. She is superior on every way.
Pau and Haley's versions are simply the best.
Pau. Can’t help loving her. ♥️✌🏻😎
So interesting about goosebumps! I often get chills, but most of the time I tear up when I hear some irking stunning!
Jena Irene did an amazing cover on American Idol!
Congratulations on 10K subs - well deserved!
Haley’s was technically great. Pau’s was emotionally great. The lyrics are emotional, so . . . 😎
Thank you so much!!!
@@ashlenamusicHaley gives you goosebumps Pau gives you tears and goosebumps.
@SDsailor7 Haley gives me tears every time. Pau didn't but I'm also less susceptible to raw walls of emotion, no shade on her.
I had the same feelings
I think Haley's is the best. It is produced, rehearsed, polished, and supported by one of the best bands around for this style. It is amazing! That being said; Pau's was googled, researched, and not known to her, in an hour, on a request during a stream, and she produced a haunting version. I can't really compare them, nor should you Ash 😍 They are amazing for what they give...those chills.
Not comparing just sharing!
In my humble opinion, this song now belongs to Haley.
I have always felt that Pau's version was the best. It always gives me goosies and tears me up. However, the Haley version you just introduced me to was even more pervasive to my body. Great job putting this together!
Haley's version is the best version of this song. After that performance, the song belongs to her, and every other singer is just covering her lol.
😂😂😂
I love this retro style so much. For me one of the best covers...
Magic and music; Wow.
Let's not pretend that it's even close . . . . .