Spectacular, glorious, musical wizardry | Jacob Collier
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- Опубліковано 16 кві 2020
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From his home in London, Jacob Collier showcases his virtuosic vocal, piano and guitar skills in an enrapturing five-song set. Stick around to hear him premiere a new original track, "The Sun Is in Your Eyes," and sing a gorgeous rendition of "Danny Boy."
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Could you imagine if he was the host of like a Mr. Roger’s style show but about music theory and stuff? I’d watch every episode
There are hours of video of him talking about music!
ua-cam.com/video/eRkgK4jfi6M/v-deo.html
He should totally do a theory playlist or something. Or write a book.
Yes!! Omg he gives me such a Mr. Rogers vibe. Like just looking at his videos makes me feel better.
YEESSS I NEEED
I’m ready for the next episode.
i see Jacob Collier, i click
They should create a browser extension that does it automatically 😂
Change click by suck
I heard Jacob Collier, I quit
I discovered your music yesterday and I haven’t stopped listening. I woke up at 3:00 am and listened more. I love your philosophy of life, your child-like innocence and creative genius. You sing, and play, to the whole world! 🌎 Thank you! 🙏
Same!
For so many super-talented musicians, success is often a matter of luck, timing and connections as well as ability. It was never going to be that for Jacob. There's a great moment in the BBC documentary on him where he talks about his nervousness just before his very first upload to youtube. His Mum apparently said something like 'well, it's totally your decision but what you need to understand is that once you've revealed yourself to the world your life will never be the same again.' Suzi Collier knew exactly who her son was in the history of music - a unique talent, right up there with all the greats down the centuries.
Agree 100%, his mother, who has worked in music her whole life, knew. She knew he was something special before he won the Grammys and was signed by Quincy and graced us with his brilliance.
Best put
Whenever he's looking directly into the camera I feel like he's talking directly to me so I get really shy and start smiling like an idiot at my screen.
I feel you...
LMAO
Yessss me too!
Like Debby Ryan in Radio Rebel
ify
Jacob has that children's tv presenter voice and energy when he chats to the audience here and it's so. soothing
Salomon Leonard Poutsma imagine if he hosted sesame street
But in a Bob Ross way
I had the same thought. Was getting Mr. Rogers vibes.
😂 Defo
A lot of posh people are used to talking to people like they are children. It’s just all he knows. Not his fault.
From Dallas, Texas, lifelong listener and trained musician, heard many, many fantastic recordings over my 60+ years, and I must say your artistry is unparalleled from all I've heard. Your joy shines through all you do and those who perform with you (Tiny Desk concert) seem truly to feel the same joy. Thank you for sharing your soul through your music. It is truly a gift from God and no doubt he smiles each time he hears you share it with all of us, loving Him and all of us. Blessings.
Well said!
Beautifully said.
This mans casually has 4 grammies in the background...
Jibster my gosh i didn’t even see them, jeez
Just a subtle flex, nothing to see here
Sitting on the Wurli he got one of them on ;)
Only the beginning
They seem well-deserved to me, but it's still somewhat pretentious.
I am a songwriter in the “submerging artist” category, having written my first song 11 years ago when I turned 60. In my 71 years on planet earth, I have been influenced by many artists since I “came of age” in the 1960s. I came across Jacob Collier only a few months ago, but must say that I have never encountered such an incredibly talented, joyful maker of music. Thank you, Jacob!
I had no intention of watching a 37 minute video, and then he started playing the piano.
I wanna watch a Hayao Miyazaki movie with original score by Jacob Collier.
Juan the wind rising or porco rosso are my favs!
+
Or the guys that did adventure time
when i say i would CRY
@@knowun Masaaki Yuasa
I'm quite lucky to have Jacob exist in my era of lifetime.
People in the next generation would be jealous.
This guy is a living legend. Please, don't do drugs, Jacob.
ahmad fuad nah just have him do the right ones
@@lukeweston1234 This, please do drugs, Jacob, the right ones.
Jk, its the same
He is not that types of guy
No need to - he IS a drug!
this is the real deal, people.. Jacob Collier is our modern day Mozart.. a once-in-a-lifetime musical phenomena.. they'll be talking about him for decades to come..
Correct. I'm a pro level musician/teacher on multiple instruments and genres. And I can't even comprehend a musical mind as deep as Jacob's. His music is overwhelming and beautiful in ways I didn't know were possible. Truly a unique talent in all of music history.
Yes exactly, a capriciously, joyful incarnation of Mozart. Phenomenal harmonic imagination, barely constrained by the technical limits of voice and piano.
OK
0:45 Make Me Cry
6:21 Sky Above
12:42 Hideaway
23:10 The Sun Is In Your Eyes
28:08 Danny Boy
Wtf
Stephen Docherty huh, i think you’re trying to insult jacob but im not sure how, care to fix your grammar?
@@claymiller9707 don't feed the troll
Take your doctors advice. Stay on the meds.
Stephen Docherty what do you think is good music?
If Einstein was a musician, he would be you! I’m a professional musician turned truck driver as a result of Covid. I just stumbled upon your music on UA-cam yesterday and have been listening nonstop. Thank you for using your gift to bless others!
There’s nothing like Jacob’s chord progressions in music. A true hybrid of 10 different genres and genius.
I'm quite sure that the world has a new Mozart....thank you, Jacob.❤
Probably one of the most important musical Virtuosos of our time. At 26, now with 5 Grammys and a billion notes ahead of him. I won't live long enough to see what he is fully capable of. One of the most talented musicians I have ever had the pleasure of seeing live and I actually got to meet him briefly. Thank you Jacob, you make the world a better place.
I hadn't cried in months, thank you for making me
I can’t imagine a better sentiment for our times than “home was always waiting for you.”!
Aimee Nolte Music adore you too and loving the album!
If you come across this comment please check out Aimee’s new album Lighten Up and all her other great music
😭😭😭
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Reminds me of "We're all just walking each and other home" by Ram Dass
The scary thing about this dude is that he is no where near his prime. He’s still maturing and his sound is only going to get better
his music gona epic when he mature.
“I’m trying to figure out what key I want to play in” this man really has every key at his disposal. So amazing.
Hmm... Maybe I'll try D half# major today
He's trying to figure out which key he wants to try and wedge his music into because, in truth, he has the whole sonic spectrum to work with and his instruments limit him to 12-tone equal temperament.
@@blubberdust That's quite literally true with him lol. His music really highlights what well-temperament can be pushed to.
@@kylesnowden6656 perfect pitch
Beautiful how obsessed he is with music.
The level of this obsession to profession is what makes a genuous in his industry.
He is music
As a musician myself who is good but definitely not a prodigy, Jacob is just built different. Some people are.
Jacob is one of the few people in the world that can say "Welcome to my humble abode" and make it sound hip, modern, and the coolest thing anyone has ever said.
he lives in his mother's house in his childhood bedroom.
Edison Wato yet somehow he still pulls it off
What are you talking about…. He’s got the vibe of a preschool teacher.
good@@edisonwato
more people should. Our world would be quite a lot beter!@@pattymcpattyhaha
I can see his Grammy awards
Casually aligned on top of a Wurlie like some normal furniture. :)
light flex
Btw he did win two Grammy's this year. And in 2017.
He uses them as a percussion instruments.
look at the grams on that one lol
It's an extraordinary feeling when you wake up in the saturday morning, lying on bed and listening these beautiful songs, like heaven; I feel grateful and completely relax, thank you from Vietnam.
💗 to YOU and All in Vietnam❣😍🌏🕊👍
I’m actually having this exact Saturday morning thing you’re talking about. It’s a different calm.
I love you ! Danny Boy was so important to me and my Dad!! Please Always be Musical Magic....
Jacob Collier is a window to some other universe I hope we'll discover some day.
I didn’t know his name; now I won’t forget it
@Barry Manilowa LOL deep. Stay healthy tho. 🧸💕🦠🔨
@Stephen Docherty the existence of trolls have fascinated me ever since I first read Tolkien.
I can recall the exact moment it happened to me too
Welcome to our circle we’re so glad you made it here✨
Hey @Stephen Docherty dude, I love your mean winging unboxing stuff, really uplifting. Looks like you got some content to be part of the TED adventure
I am an electrician in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. I am BLOWN AWAY by you Jacob! I am not a musician, but in construction, but I see your talent and I appreciate what u do for us
Me and my dad have a bad relationship but we both play music, he hears better and I play better. We heard this togther and we were instantly closer together he's such an amazing musician. My dad is pitch perfect and was blown away by his choice of chords and harmonies!!
I was planning on having this on in the background while I did homework but I ended up needing to keep my full attention on this the whole time
same lol
sameee
SAME haha WORTH IT
I should be doing the school project I need to graduate...
Yes, he's mesmerising
Jacob Collier is the Bob Ross of music.
Now you're talking......
Why do I always tear up listening to Jacob? He invokes so many emotions in me
Video: 720p. Audio: From another Universe ❤️
The word "musical virtuoso" doesn't even begin to describe the utter phenomenon that Jacob Collier is. Every music instrument I've seen him touch just becomes an extension of his hands.
extension of his mind/heart/soul*
More like it fusions with, it's like a musical marriage they became one (sorry for the cheeseyness)
His hands don’t just play, the dance, they fly over whatever he is playing.
Of his spirit even
AN EXTENSION OF T H E S O U L
I'm not usually bothered about growing old, but I am when I realise I will miss hearing what Jacob will be doing when he's older.
The man has the posture of a shrimp but the mind of a god
That's just the emotive piano player posture
@@Dannnniel Whatever he's doing, it's working cuz I'm cryin
🤣
Hahahhahah
That’s The Bill Evan’s posture
There are wizards who don't wear hats
he does a lot actually, if you watch some videos he wears various furr hats when he plays lol, expecially when he plays the bass
@Stephen Docherty ok buddy
he owns a wizard hat, so he has to be a wizard
Smug, gross, probably actually unmusical, projecting own incompetence on others, jealous.
Jacob wears all the hats
i wonder who’s been lucky enough to be in love with this guy, and have their feelings reciprocated. it must feel great.
Probably many musicians and non musicians and their love is already reciprocated before they were in love
I think Jacob collier live is one of the most amazing things, his music is incredible but on the records sometimes so much is going on that you can't focus, so these stripped down versions are awesome, they warm your soul
Daniel Charles I remember the first time I listened to his music, as well as esperanza spalding, I didn't understand it, but once I took some time to listen to older jazz and work my way forwards to modern day jazz, as well as learn to play in more of a jazz style than my classical brain was used to, I suddenly understood what was so incredible
I agree. I love listening to him play solo on the piano or guitar because I can actually appreciate the harmonies and the progressions more.
u have to listen a lot to be able to understand it.
listen more. Ur brain has to learn the patterns@@kadeandkeys8861
My god all I need right now is Jacob's soothing voice caressing my eardrums
TMI [too much imagery] but there is no other way to put it.
mission complete
Superjombombo
TED. I CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR UPLOADING THIS WHOLE VIDEO WITHOUT TECHNICAL GLITCHES. This is an amazing Jacob Collier performance and I’m so grateful to get the full thing. Thanks!
AGREED!!!
Came here for a break from crying over current events...and wound up crying over this sublime music. But what a wonderful way to ease my mind and soul...
sending you heart and love, we can open our hearts; he helps us like a prayerful talk w/ G-D.
Jacob: I'm a master procrastinator.
Me:
Yo, I'll high five to that tomorrow.
and he realeased 4 LP at the same time. He dont live in our world
@@fatguy338 I liked this comment when I read it yesterday but waited untill today to come back and hit the like button and tell you about it.
exaaactly, wanted to write the same :)
From Argentina, I m flying with your music⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💛
this is my comfort video thank you jacob for playing all of my favourites in one sitting
Oh my - I’m set up for the day - Jacob this was stunning - you bring love sunshine and beautiful sounds to our gorgeous planet and to our hearts - you’re truly magnificent - thank you for being free and bringing this magic to us…. ❤️
Jacob, you made me cry. I'm a high school music teacher and have almost been teaching for 1 year. I'm stuck in quarantine and needed a kind soul to sing to me. Thank you for the beautiful music
I could listen to Jacob Collier play "hold music" with the birdsong in the background forever and ever.
this is my comfort video in the entire internet.
Sometimes when I watch Jacob I just wanna cry 😭
The 4 Grammy awards in the background are so deserved ❤
So glad I can listen to his music with my children in their very early years. Their minds are going to be so colorful, open, creative and ingenuitive. I feel like a good mama now.
JEN talks: The day I turned 27. I had no idea that I would soon deep dive into the realm of microtones, stegosaurus words, and... all the other good stuff : ). Many thanks for modeling and sharing your freedom of expression with such enthusiasm, may this live on as a source of inspiration. Happy to be your neighbor.
~Appreciation from Pennsylvania
bro he's so beautiful what--
Never heard of him before but thanks TED for introducing me to this talented musician. I don't know why but this was what i needed right now!
im glad you aprecciate finding him
Welcome to Jacob's world, it's the last step before musical Heaven 😊🙏🎶
velvetrose He’s so much more than talented. He’s a musical genius that other talented musicians love to listen to.
I saw him a couple years ago at the Soiled Dove in Denver and I also met him before all those grammys...magnificent..
He's actually fantastic! You should give his Moon River vid a look. Cool visuals and stunning, spacious chords, it's everything you could ask for.
This little human is truly an international treasure
I'm so grateful that I get to live my life in the same era as Jacob Collier --> literally out of this world!
Hello Jacob from Fort Mohave AZ. Your voice is so beautifully haunting, ethereal and addicting. I've been bingeing on your videos and turning on all my friends to you. And guess what? We're Baby Boomers !!
I watched his walkthrough of the Moon River session, what self respect I have for myself as a musician was then completely destroyed, he is on a totally different level.
Yup, I talked about this with a musician friend, and I called it "Morbus Collier": The feeling of something close to worthlessness in light of a genius. The cure is: Replace the frustration with inspiration. (This tidbit of mediocre wisdom of course won't keep me from shouting at the screen, "JC could you just please fkn SUCK FOR ONLY HALF A BAR!")
🧸💕🎶🦠🔨
You're aren't englishing
Remember! You can do this too, but your version ❤️✨
@@605gbird yes! You don't have to be on Jacob's level, be on your level! You're the only one in existence who can be there.
@@yakmartin5429 i mean he does make mistakes. but most of his mistakes are just as beautiful as the notes he intends to play
How grateful am I to be alive at the same time as this genius. To see him truly change our way of thinking about music.
How time flies so quickly
His first song reminded me of something my nephew said. He was coming up with nature analogies about God and spiritual things, like "the moon doesn't have any light of it's own, it just reflects the sun. We don't have light on our own, we just reflect the Son." (Whether you believe it or not, keep reading). So I asked him to come up with one about forgiveness. He said, "When water partially freezes in a lake the ice is separate from the unfrozen water. But when it thaws (asks for forgiveness) the water just takes it back, there is no separateness anymore". (This is a general picture, not encompassing trust of an abuser, etc.) Jacob's line "melts all the ice to the ground" brought it to mind after 15 years.
For those wondering: his guitar is tuned DAEGAD capo 2 :) took me a minute to figure out.
Sean Dickens what is his guitar model? Takamine GD93CE?
You’re the man!
He is like.. three-eyed raven.. I don’t know why..
😂😂
Big ancient soul energy
but it makes me cry
He's such a natural compare - very easy talker
So blessed to hear Jacob Collier!!!
He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
Mind-blowing heart of gold. Jacob takes you to another world.
I love how the acoustic, "stripped down" versions of his songs still shine through sheer musicality. Wizard!!
I forget that on top of being the greatest musical mind of our generation, Jacob has a wonderful singing voice.
Listening from Italy, also quarantined at home, it's like 6 weeks now. Your songs keep us company every day, because my one year old is fascinated by you and your music. Thank you for being so special. We love you ❤
Jacob could be the host of a kids’ show and I’d watch it every single day
Why doesnt this have more views!?
How did I miss this guy during lockdown?
I love how he low-key flexes his grammy's in the background.
I'm glad people are finding out about this guy, his ability to create 5+ part harmonies and be so soothing is amazing! Also he helped work on the Steven universe film and Future series so if you hear a song with a lot of harmonies, this guy probably helped compose it ✨
he didn't help with either of those but yeah he's great
Yeah I love Steven Universe and Jacob Collier, but they're not related at all (unfortunately ?)
Where did you get that from? 😅
as cool as that would be, he's not credited in steven universe anywhere.
we love the spread of false information
Wonderful music. Thank you. Cordie-ally from Koblenz, Germany.
I think Jacob IS music! 🧡🧡🧡
its almost...
relieving to be alive at the same time as him
He's the Carl Sagan of music
it's been 2 weeks now that i use this video to fall asleep. it's just so beautiful and peaceful.
Still listening at night years later????? 😊
@user-gx7pf5yg5o not as much as I used to in Covid, but I still come back to watch it from time to time.
17:45 that key change gave me life
This version of Danny Boy is like no other. It touches my heart every single time and makes me feel like weeping. What a treasure!
Jacob is such a consistent source of happiness, positivity, and undeniable talent. Thank you Jacob for taking the time to spread your gift and TED for uploading:) Such a delight every time!
This is so beautiful and raw! You can even hear birds singing in the background. Can't wait for Djesse vol. 4!
Didn’t know he is 1/4 Chinese. Unique and stable vocal. Would love to hear him sing American Songbook with his own interpretation.
Imagine if he was full Chinese!
how do you know that? his mom looks asian kinda but that's it i think
@@GrumpyStormtrooper From Wikipedia. His maternal grandma is Chinese named Lila Wong. His mother is half Chinese. Interestingly Jacob uses his mother’s last name now. When he was a child actor his name was Moriarty (his dad is Patrick Moriarty). His parents are divorced.
That pretty much explains his superiority
Where did you get the information about his father?
Admit it, we all needed this
Incredible, such amazing talent, truck driver near Hershey, Pennsylvania here. I’m at a point where I mostly listen to instrumental music, Jacob forces an exception.
High Jacob
Sitting in my 1928 motor yacht in San Rafael. Just north of the Golden Gate. Cal. 12:22 AM. July 4rh. (Rather special day for us yanks). 2020.
So beautiful. So beautiful.
Just learned about Jacob Collier yesterday and I am thrilled to know of his talent and music!
I feel like Djesse vol.2 is Jacob giving me a much needed hug.😊
also his love for music is pure and very evident; especially as he played hideaway. brought tears to my eyes; it's beautiful.
Cheers from Argentina. I love your gifts to us.
Tuning in from Australia
Hideaway... is literally killing me right now.. first time drinking in all of this beauty, almost feels like..too much! Thank you Jacob Collier for sharing your expansive light✨ and all of these incredible ethereal insights🕊🦋🪁
Sky Above is one of those songs that speak more to a feeling than any lyric can. It means the world to me and calms me when anxiety's choking me out.
Love from Oz ❤ Thankyou for your beauty ❤
There is now, and will only ever be one Jacob Collier. Thank you sir. You raise us all up with your incredible talent. We are so excited to see what’s next!!!!
I love these stripped down versions of your songs. It’s like hearing them in their purist form. Your vocalization in the higher registers remind me of the late, great Kenny Rankin. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Greetings from Southern California!
I agree with you. When i first heard hideaway from him, it instantly reminded me of him. One of the underrated Kenny XD. My childhood flashed right before Jacob.