Interview: Jacob Collier (Part 2)

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  • @mort2247
    @mort2247 7 років тому +2739

    Jacob: i've always had a massive crush on harmony and I think you have too.
    June (deep inside): No. I have a crush on you.

    • @MrEdUrAt
      @MrEdUrAt 7 років тому +114

      TenTimesTwo Sounds like the beginning of fanfic

    • @martisole6249
      @martisole6249 7 років тому +50

      Who hasn't??

    • @NikkElektrik
      @NikkElektrik 7 років тому +62

      When the camera turn to him at that exact moment, that's precisely what the look on his face says.

    • @Jefferson-ly5qe
      @Jefferson-ly5qe 7 років тому +59

      How about that bit at 6:45 where they stop beating and hug each other?

    • @kinston617
      @kinston617 7 років тому +30

      I ship them

  • @Oh_Gee
    @Oh_Gee 5 років тому +1436

    I still don’t know who this Justin Tonation guy is

  • @samuelpk3
    @samuelpk3 7 років тому +1837

    I want someone to look at me the way June looks at Jacob

    • @terepanjaitan
      @terepanjaitan 7 років тому +23

      when you wanna say 'pause' but you see a romantic yaoi fanfic material

    • @username9951
      @username9951 7 років тому +104

      Jacob: "That is not straight, you know"
      June(internally):*squeaks

    • @AECSRQ
      @AECSRQ 7 років тому +33

      samuelpk3 In that case, you just need to be the embodiment of genius in the field that person has devoted his life to, that's all. Good luck, lol

    •  7 років тому +9

      AECSRQ that was checkmate

    • @AmtmannAusTirol
      @AmtmannAusTirol 7 років тому

      samuelpk3 my cat.You can buy her.Disadvantage:she pisses everywhere in the apartment.How much is your first offer?

  • @G4oria1
    @G4oria1 7 років тому +893

    "Sounds don't mean anything until you decide to use them in emotional ways."
    - Jacob Collier

    • @borj_1967
      @borj_1967 3 роки тому +2

      just wait until u see theres a part 3

  • @MrFunxy
    @MrFunxy 7 років тому +1794

    UA-cam is officially a University.

    • @stuartkingguitar
      @stuartkingguitar 7 років тому +110

      youniversity?

    • @TheOutZZ
      @TheOutZZ 7 років тому +11

      Nah, it's more like the most away from that now. "UA-cam Trends", just saying.

    • @dumpsterDeity
      @dumpsterDeity 6 років тому

      Stuart King great pun 10/10

    • @seheyt
      @seheyt 5 років тому +4

      @@TheOutZZ So. Maybe (and hear me out) it is both

    • @TheOutZZ
      @TheOutZZ 5 років тому +7

      seheyt Sure thing. My comment is over a year old now, things have changed. However, I think that UA-cam is _educational_ , but not on _university level_ .

  • @LeoElso
    @LeoElso 7 років тому +398

    Being a music composer with little music theory knowledge and listening to Jacob is like really loving a video game and then realize you've only been on the Main Menu that whole time

    • @deseanlive4143
      @deseanlive4143 4 роки тому +15

      I felt that in every part of soul

    • @Geert.Van.Boxelaer
      @Geert.Van.Boxelaer 2 роки тому +3

      Yes, when you see this, you realise you've been playing push button music (keyboard, guitar)

    • @Plotani
      @Plotani 2 роки тому +2

      that’s deep

    • @zachnasr9911
      @zachnasr9911 2 роки тому

      Hans Zimmer has very little music theory knowledge who makes incredible music! 😁 Jacob Collier basically learns the rules just so he can bend and break them 😅

    • @huguiboogieman
      @huguiboogieman Рік тому +1

      i am now realizing how inertia and physics play into rythm, music is crazy

  • @Metroida
    @Metroida 5 років тому +262

    "The more chords you know, the more courage you need to not play them"
    - Jacob Collier

    • @jonstein6868
      @jonstein6868 2 роки тому +3

      The world has just become a better place now I know this guy is making music in it...

  • @schneidercorn2813
    @schneidercorn2813 7 років тому +476

    "it was a real epiphany for me to realize that the reason why i liked music is because it made me feel like stuff"
    -Jacob Collier, June 17. 2017

  • @AdamNeely
    @AdamNeely 7 років тому +5064

    first

  • @xanderjcliffe-musicreviews7740
    @xanderjcliffe-musicreviews7740 5 років тому +179

    when you don't understand a word he's saying but still watch the whole thing

    • @alecapin
      @alecapin 4 роки тому +3

      we are two of the same kind, and still hit like :D

    • @JeezVince
      @JeezVince 4 роки тому +9

      Know what's worst? Understanding it all and not being able to use it as a musician... even less sing it.

    • @siya_theeacademy7108
      @siya_theeacademy7108 3 роки тому +1

      my guy🙌

  • @takeshima69
    @takeshima69 7 років тому +1201

    this is one of the most incredible videos i've ever seen. the questions, the editing, the little "behind the scenes" at the end, all just absolutely mesmerizing. thank you so much for taking the time to create this level of content.

    • @JuneLee
      @JuneLee  7 років тому +145

      Alex, thanks so much!

    • @masneedsoss600
      @masneedsoss600 6 років тому +28

      honestly this is one of the very few videos i have seen where good questions are asked in an interview with a virtuoso

  • @sebastianzaczek
    @sebastianzaczek 5 років тому +361

    0:46 "Hmm, i can't hit low c" **does it anyway**

    • @jamest6097
      @jamest6097 4 роки тому +13

      Lmao I’m sittin in my room trying to sing that low 😂 just going “bahhhhh” Jacob is a god

    • @user-gt3dt7mv1o
      @user-gt3dt7mv1o 4 роки тому +2

      Hahahahhahahaha

    • @tydavis.3.1
      @tydavis.3.1 4 роки тому +6

      He does it again at 28:07

    • @timiadeola1936
      @timiadeola1936 3 роки тому

      @@tydavis.3.1 like damnnnn😂😂😂

    • @BlackWhiteCloud
      @BlackWhiteCloud 3 роки тому

      He said "I can't hit low C today"... Today....

  • @Bebopopotamus
    @Bebopopotamus 7 років тому +1982

    God, it's getting so hard to be lazy and uninspired these days.

    • @ianmoore5502
      @ianmoore5502 7 років тому +58

      I love to say it, but I agree.

    • @nataliethistime
      @nataliethistime 6 років тому +5

      So do something about it?

    • @brianlovesmc
      @brianlovesmc 6 років тому +17

      1vasari I think you misunderstood

    • @meadish
      @meadish 6 років тому +48

      Or, as we say in negative English:
      N ymnsp dtz rnxzsijwxyjji

    • @achenarmyst2156
      @achenarmyst2156 5 років тому +5

      Mea Dish Where is the conversion axis ?

  • @TheRomichou
    @TheRomichou 7 років тому +1286

    And I thought I was a musician.

    • @HarmoniChris
      @HarmoniChris 5 років тому +72

      My takeaway is this. We are both still musicians, and Jacob's insane knowledge and familiarity doesn't make us any less musicians. But could Jacob be slightly *_more_* than musician?

    • @michaelvogt-gitarre9096
      @michaelvogt-gitarre9096 5 років тому +34

      @@HarmoniChris I think, Jacob is the modern Mozart ;-)

    • @cristiano.7179
      @cristiano.7179 5 років тому +46

      Don’t minimize yourself. Just learn from him and be better each day practicing.

    • @michaelvogt-gitarre9096
      @michaelvogt-gitarre9096 5 років тому +7

      @@cristiano.7179 Yes, you are right and this is exactly the way I do ;) and this is the only way to get better...

    • @DavidGamero
      @DavidGamero 5 років тому +1

      @@michaelvogt-gitarre9096 not yet maybe in a few decades

  • @modalmixture
    @modalmixture 7 років тому +1552

    Are you guys just... hanging out... talking about microtonal modulation... in a cuddle pile... w-without the rest of us?

    • @MaemiNoYume
      @MaemiNoYume 6 років тому +44

      there's a Jacob fan club now on Discord just because it's all so interesting, someone decided to create a server on discord and in just 3 days (i guess) it already has 160 people. It's really nice there, we are discussing many nerd stuff on music theory. You should check it out.

    • @SlideWreckDan
      @SlideWreckDan 6 років тому +8

      Do you have the link for the Discord channel?

    • @ether2006
      @ether2006 3 роки тому +2

      @@MaemiNoYume is it still around?

    • @MaemiNoYume
      @MaemiNoYume 3 роки тому +1

      @@ether2006 yes!

    • @ether2006
      @ether2006 3 роки тому

      @@MaemiNoYume can i get the invite link?!!

  • @Mechum22
    @Mechum22 7 років тому +144

    Jacob Collier is like the Stephen Hawking of music.
    The vast majority of this conversation went straight over my head, but I love listening to it! 💙 🎶

    • @EchoHeo
      @EchoHeo 6 років тому +1

      R.i.p

    • @joshistyping
      @joshistyping 5 років тому +9

      Stephanie K We get it, you’re a music major. Have you satisfied your ego?

    • @FabricaDeRico
      @FabricaDeRico 3 роки тому

      @@PassionPno ernst levy, a theory of harmony

  • @JoshClarkson
    @JoshClarkson 7 років тому +42

    "Rolls like an egg"!!
    That's a great way of describing that sensation of rhythmic propulsion.

  • @pittiplatsch6248
    @pittiplatsch6248 7 років тому +203

    thank you so much for these interviews. i was laying in bed reeady for another depressing day, but then i saw this video, watched the first 2 minutes and then jumped up ran to the piano and had so much fun playing along and around. one thing led to another and i had the best day in a long time, jumpstarted by your interview. so thank you, you really made my day and may have gotten me out of a hole :)

    • @JuneLee
      @JuneLee  7 років тому +38

      so great to hear that, Paul!

    • @Ealron356
      @Ealron356 Рік тому

      Exact same here Jacob had an effect on people and these are some of the best videos with him :)

  • @insaneintherainmusic
    @insaneintherainmusic 7 років тому +1220

    holy crap there's a P A R T 2????

    • @143685753ton22y
      @143685753ton22y 7 років тому +9

      insaneintherainmusic dude I love your work

    • @MaemiNoYume
      @MaemiNoYume 7 років тому +19

      OMG (all my idols are here omg)

    • @Jamailmusic
      @Jamailmusic 7 років тому

      insaneintherainmusic Same reaction dude. Same

    • @Bebopopotamus
      @Bebopopotamus 7 років тому +3

      apparently there's a part 3 coming according to the end of the video.

    • @joey-pace
      @joey-pace 7 років тому +7

      Stay tuned for a part 3 ;)

  • @patrickcoyle1692
    @patrickcoyle1692 7 років тому +85

    when you watch a 38 minute video then are surprised at how quickly it seems like it ended

    • @johnnulf624
      @johnnulf624 6 років тому +1

      Patrick Coyle That was a 38 minute video?

  • @nicholasgatlin7146
    @nicholasgatlin7146 7 років тому +477

    All right, I need to say a couple things:
    First, June, you are a god in so many ways. From your insane transcription project to interviews like these, you are really doing an invaluable service to the music community.
    Second, is Jacob Collier real? ...but seriously tho, the way in which he breaks down music as something that should be felt first, to the exclusion of standard theory (i.e. odd metered grooves within straight time signatures. 4-2-3 in 6/8? Whoa) has really helped me to break free of this rut I've been in for a while and get back to why I loved music in the first place. I have a feeling that In My Room is just the beginning of a very long journey for him, and he has the potential to reach almost unparalleled heights if he keeps doing what he's doing. The most amazing thing to me, though, is that I get the feeling he doesn't care about that at all; he just does it for the love of music.
    Anyway, sorry for the long rant. Keep up the good work! I look forward to every video you put out :)

    • @BossDrSample
      @BossDrSample 4 роки тому

      So what exactly did he mean when he "sang" that 4-3-2 rhythm? It wasnt tuplets, it just seemed like straight eights in 6/8 but what he was saying wasn't straight eights, there was more notes than shown, we're they subdivisions within each beat?

    • @lucyarque2946
      @lucyarque2946 4 роки тому

      love what you've written here. I agree

  • @RubenStolp
    @RubenStolp 7 років тому +213

    I think this dude right here, might just be the single most talented (jazz) musician, speaking in OVERALL terms, up untill now, in history. He thinks so holistically, the way he can bring something like current-day psychology in humans up, then come up with a musical analogy for it, still make sense ad be spot on with it. Out of the box doesn't even slightly honour the way he thinks across so many boundaries. It's so reassuring to me that a guy like this is in the spotlight so much, for there isn't a shred of ego or "look at me" to be found in him. Maybe just a tiny bit, but his love and service to music are at the helm. And the world needs that. Just a guy, who's insanely talented, who can bring so much to the world, and not be completely fucked up personally in some way, who freely shares what he has learned. His insight, wisdom and musicality are all just products of his pure love for music. That, and a room full of instruments and musicians for parents, who probably stimulated him from birth :'D .... Let's not forget that :P

    • @jaconova
      @jaconova 7 років тому +22

      Lol, eaaaaasy there, kid. Let´s just say he is damn good. Amazing jazz piano players are all over the world: let´s not even talk about the deceased. Agree that he is super cool though and seem to be genuinely engulfed by music, which is nice.

    • @RubenStolp
      @RubenStolp 7 років тому +41

      J.C.R Casanova Don't 'kid' me please, we're probably around thesame age ;) ofc there are insanely good players, everywhere. I know, because I've seen it in person, I'm also a jazz-piano player. I probably shouldve elaborated more on what I meant by overall. The ability to communicate and express to the world at this level I think is unprecedented in such a mature and natural way as he does. Obviously the 'deceased' you speak of didn't have the technology to do so, comparing therefore is tricky. So by overall I meant: Can play a lot of instruments at a high level with the piano as best instrument, is 'spiritually' evolved and very mature, holistic and wise in his thinking and relating to the world, relates emotions to musical attributes in a way that you don't hear a lot, is very open to sharing with people from what I can gather, and has quite some theoretical knowledge it seems, in which he brings old and new together. But most of all, what I appreciate, is his attitude that just conveys "music is so awesome, let's talk music, let's play, forget about all the other stuff". He takes the ego out of music at that level, and that's what is needed I think.

    • @christiansmith2964
      @christiansmith2964 7 років тому +6

      I definitely agree, but what Tigran Hamasyan does on the piano cannot be ignored. His harmonic concepts and absolute insane rhythmic abilities and his blending of Armenian folk music with jazz makes him one of the most innovative jazz pianists in the world today. I would love to see both of them work together

    • @RubenStolp
      @RubenStolp 7 років тому

      Yes!

    • @RubenStolp
      @RubenStolp 7 років тому +4

      Forgot to add: June is insane too ^^ in a very good way

  • @modalmixture
    @modalmixture 7 років тому +450

    Dammit, I was in bed just about to fall asleep...and now I'm at the piano with a cup of coffee feverishly scrawling things like PLAGAL=INCREASING MINOR MODALITY into a notebook

    • @bookwormgirl000
      @bookwormgirl000 6 років тому +12

      AHHH your comment made me so happy

    • @WellMefisto
      @WellMefisto 3 роки тому +2

      That's when inspiration happens!

    • @giocosovelasco
      @giocosovelasco 3 роки тому +2

      Bruh i literally also made a music theory notebook too lol

  • @Bouncybon
    @Bouncybon 7 років тому +4

    Jacob has been extremely lucky that June has entered his professional life. Who else could possibly do what June does for Jacob Collier? And with such sweetness and generosity. They are a terrific collaborative team.

  • @prefacetoeternity
    @prefacetoeternity 7 років тому +476

    This is the best anime crossover

  • @darnitt4406
    @darnitt4406 3 роки тому +33

    You know you've hit a new point in your relationship when you ask eachother to sing fifths together

    • @errgo2713
      @errgo2713 2 роки тому +4

      You know real intimacy when you reach fifth base

  • @TrumpetPlayerRayban
    @TrumpetPlayerRayban 7 років тому +46

    I'm not ready to get my mind blown again

  • @SuperMegaPeanut
    @SuperMegaPeanut 7 років тому +33

    Fun note about negative scales at 4:50 : inverting dorian intervallically like that gives you... dorian. It's the same, negative and positive!

    • @threenplustwo9105
      @threenplustwo9105 5 років тому +1

      So is mixolydian b6 (5th mode of melodic minor)

    • @doubleflatmusic9624
      @doubleflatmusic9624 5 років тому +10

      Lydian inverts to Locrian, Ionian inverts to Phrygian, Mixolydian inverts to Aeolian and Dorian inverts to itself. From brightest to darkest, the modes are; Lydian, Ionian, Mixolydian, Dorian, Aeolian, Phrygian, Locrian, and each modes inversion gives the opposite (brightest inverts to darkest and so on). Adam Neely made a very interesting video on it.

    • @adamwisz8938
      @adamwisz8938 4 роки тому

      Dorian is musical limbo

  • @detodounpoco37
    @detodounpoco37 7 років тому +263

    Batman and Robin
    Sherlock and Watson
    June and Jacob

  • @jonasdanielseneskeland3001
    @jonasdanielseneskeland3001 7 років тому +6

    -"the sounds don't mean anything until you apply emotion to them"
    -"the sound of a just intonation perfect major third is just glorious"
    ...

  • @benjaminhoney5749
    @benjaminhoney5749 4 роки тому +10

    Jacob: "sing a note"
    June: *hits c3 perfectly*

  • @OnSugarHill
    @OnSugarHill 7 років тому +101

    June, I'd love to see your next theory interview with Jacob include a piano :D Would love to hear him play some of the concepts he talks about

    • @jazzblossom4122
      @jazzblossom4122 7 років тому +2

      Yess, great idea!

    • @achenarmyst2156
      @achenarmyst2156 5 років тому +6

      In fact his voice is better in many respects....

    • @Gozi101
      @Gozi101 2 роки тому +3

      pianos are out of tune

  • @terepanjaitan
    @terepanjaitan 7 років тому +80

    I will write a long ass love letter for both of you.
    Jacob, thanks for sharing your knowledges and experiences about music. I really wish the part 3, 4, and so on in the future. You are inspiring me to be a better musician and a better human, push me to be the best of me, and I think that's the best feeling ever.
    And June, thanks for being kind for all of us, being a bad ass interviewer with the best quality of questions (maybe if I were you, I don't know what the hell in my mind because I'm too amazed with Jacob's talents). Thanks for sharing too, I'll treasure these videos and your other videos too (include the lobs-ter one)
    ❤️

    • @JuneLee
      @JuneLee  7 років тому +17

      thank you for the kind words, Tere! :)

    • @terepanjaitan
      @terepanjaitan 7 років тому

      June Lee i'll be looking forward for your next project too beside these things 😊

  • @SimonFransman
    @SimonFransman 7 років тому +56

    Oh boy, time to grab some popcorn

  • @mort2247
    @mort2247 7 років тому +490

    *WHO ELSE FREAKED OUT WHEN THEY SAW THIS*

    • @XxImaFunGuyxX
      @XxImaFunGuyxX 7 років тому +29

      I tried to poop, but the moment I saw this in my feed, my poop came out.

    • @JuneLee
      @JuneLee  7 років тому +105

      nice

    • @MythixMusic1
      @MythixMusic1 7 років тому +5

      TenTimesTwo I thought I knew stuff....

    • @ikeabuchi1
      @ikeabuchi1 6 років тому

      tennybelly freaked out.. I do hope you are alright :-(

  • @AlanKey86
    @AlanKey86 7 років тому +37

    Just as Einstein showed that mass and energy are equivalent, Jacob shows how music and emotion are too.
    Awe inspiring interview!

  • @PsytranceGOUGAS
    @PsytranceGOUGAS 7 років тому +50

    The oracle has spoken.

  • @Drumstixx5
    @Drumstixx5 7 років тому +9

    With Jacob having deeply explored the informational world of music from ages 16-20, it's inspiring to hear that he knew to take that down a notch and focus on writing. This is the very beginning of a massive musical generational switch that is affecting so many of us, applying learned theory for the use of emotional exploration... I've never felt so inspired and passionate to learn and play more music.

  • @pikapuffin368
    @pikapuffin368 4 роки тому +4

    For all the amazing music theory stuff in this video, the fact that he totally had the "man, I want my high notes back" stage of his life makes me feel much better about myself.

  • @LuisARocha-zu1ud
    @LuisARocha-zu1ud 7 років тому +1

    Temperated scale is that kind of thing that most of us get for granted. That's why I love to play a wind instrument like bassoon so I can make darker sound (A=438-439) to a brighter and more sparky sound (A=440-442) only controlling air colune. Thanks for sharing you point of view about intonation and tuning.

  • @GHRiz
    @GHRiz 7 років тому +44

    It would be impossible to overstate how grateful I am that these videos exist. I can hardly wait for part 3 (and 4 and 5 and 999 et al.)

  • @DrummerSi
    @DrummerSi 3 роки тому +3

    Ahhh it's so sweet how Jacob thinks we understand... keep smiling and nodding people

  • @JuneLee
    @JuneLee  7 років тому +719

    sorry wrong animal at 30:28

    • @Vincent_Lindeman
      @Vincent_Lindeman 7 років тому +60

      wow I thought it was intentional, quite funny actually :P

    • @coloripple
      @coloripple 7 років тому +4

      June Lee close enough ;D

    • @itsroblaw
      @itsroblaw 7 років тому +67

      no. cats are dogs now. we follow you, june.

    • @TheLexVaughan
      @TheLexVaughan 7 років тому +313

      Negative dogs

    • @simmy7209
      @simmy7209 7 років тому +30

      well done, good sir, here's a negative unlike for you

  • @johnadesola6992
    @johnadesola6992 4 роки тому +6

    I ain’t got a bleeding idea what he’s talking about but I love it

  • @GingerDrums
    @GingerDrums 6 років тому +10

    It seems like Jacob is individuated and integrated enough as a character to relax himself into the unusual amounts of admiration he gets, and I'm really happy about that. There is some interesting relationship between how I judge the character of an artist and the way I receive their work.

  • @thekingoface8338
    @thekingoface8338 7 років тому +12

    So happy that I can stop rewatching the first part and now start watching and rewatching this part

  • @johnhuldt
    @johnhuldt 7 років тому +35

    Amazing hearing this guy talk. Props on very good questions and editing. Both the "dogs" and the goat made me lol.

  • @itsroblaw
    @itsroblaw 7 років тому +52

    honestly june, thank you for your detail (and the dedication to that detail), your passion, your time in editing and educating. just...thank you. you're the man. as someone who wants to continue my musical education, you've been such a blessing. jacob's cool too i guess ;)

    • @JuneLee
      @JuneLee  7 років тому +5

      thanks so much, Rob :)

  • @cameronbernard9358
    @cameronbernard9358 7 років тому +178

    Jacob is music theory's son, music speculation

    • @FabricaDeRico
      @FabricaDeRico 3 роки тому

      ernst levy criador da harmony negative

  • @sagarkapoor9892
    @sagarkapoor9892 7 років тому +10

    His music is so beautiful and intimidating at the same time.

  • @sandorrclegane2307
    @sandorrclegane2307 3 роки тому +4

    I could listen to Jacob explain music stuff for hours.

  • @michaeljanelle-montcalm7861
    @michaeljanelle-montcalm7861 6 років тому +2

    There's a lot to unpack here, but boy did I wish my music theory teachers that enthusiastic! Absolutely love the combination of cerebral and emotional approaches to describing music. I can't thank you folks enough for putting this online.

  • @zoshahgtr
    @zoshahgtr 7 років тому +41

    That Herbie story at the end 😮

  • @tiemoes
    @tiemoes Рік тому +2

    "if every beat rolls like an egg it makes you want to keep listening to it" that hit me! what a perfect illustration

  • @simivb
    @simivb 7 років тому +77

    I love this video. I love everything about it. the comments. the editing. the content. You and Jacob. this is sensational man. Your questions are soooo good.

    • @classicalmusicanalysis
      @classicalmusicanalysis 7 років тому +6

      This is a strange feeling I'm (we're) having... This video has something special, these things you've said make it unique. GODDAMN I want to be part of it!!!!!!!

    • @ernietollar407
      @ernietollar407 2 роки тому

      Yea! To have our minds blown together!

  • @erwanleguen3524
    @erwanleguen3524 7 років тому +18

    Thanks June & Jacob. I'm a musician, and this video just revealed me something incredible which is just : Me. Me as a musician, even as a human being because the exemple of Jacob shows me that his music is just "himself". For me the key of this video is (in my modest opinion) when you ask him about that duality emotion/information.He answered something like : i tried for a moment to build my stuff not from the "information" point of view. It sounded so sweet to my ears because that's the exact opposite that is taught in the french music highschools. I'm not saying "information" is useless (ofc it isn t), but still, it shows me that you must trust yourself. we have things to say. As the voice (see the part about his favourite instrument - the voice), we all have a unique & different creative mind : this should be only reason why we might trust our emotional selves).
    anyway, thanks so much for your channel. this video has become the central source of self confidence for me now. it goes further than just "music"
    Erwan from France

  • @gabinmafubo9846
    @gabinmafubo9846 6 років тому +4

    This is the best take on music theory I've ever heard of! Jacob is a genius!!!

  • @corey8760
    @corey8760 Рік тому +2

    Man I hope Jacob remains as humble and open as he is in this video as he becomes one of the most prolific and innovative musicians of this century. It is so incredibly valuable to have his knowledge readily available like this. Thanks June for making this series. Hope you get to make more.

  • @Bouncybon
    @Bouncybon 5 років тому +3

    Two years later, are they still having these conversations? June is a significant intellectual companion for Jacob Collier.

  • @bristolpre-conservatoire5333
    @bristolpre-conservatoire5333 7 років тому +1

    Once in a while, very rarely, someone comes along who shifts your way of hearing and feeling music. What an amazing mind and talent.

  • @JonathanMorrisMusic
    @JonathanMorrisMusic 7 років тому +229

    The word "Noob" is in the video link... UA-cam is reminding us that everyone sucks compared to Jacob.

    • @ecpi.x
      @ecpi.x 7 років тому

      hahaha!!

    • @chrisc7265
      @chrisc7265 5 років тому +5

      damn it nearly says NoobJUNE
      how hilarious would that be

    • @checkYVELLUAP
      @checkYVELLUAP 3 роки тому +1

      @@chrisc7265 jne lee

  • @OlDogAcres
    @OlDogAcres 7 років тому +1

    I will watch this everyday for the rest of my life.... wow!

  • @themuffinman751
    @themuffinman751 7 років тому +22

    Jacob is a genius.

  • @patrickmoore3538
    @patrickmoore3538 5 років тому +1

    I've just discovered Jacob Collier, and it's taken me a week to convince myself that yes, I am still a good musician, and that I have worth and have something to offer. I love that this guy can be so knowledgeable and yet remain humble and fun. I hope he stays that way.

  • @b3an_
    @b3an_ 4 роки тому +5

    I don’t even know what he’s talking about, I have no type of musical knowledge... but I’m still watching

  • @Drawthemoral
    @Drawthemoral 6 років тому +2

    It's incredible watching him talk, not just because of the stuff he says...but even in his analogies and pacing of speech. You can just tell this guy has a staggering amount of emotional intelligence, as well as traditional brain power.

  • @NotRightMusic
    @NotRightMusic 7 років тому +254

    What obscure music theory idea from this second video will blow up this time?

    • @bmcfarland96
      @bmcfarland96 7 років тому +75

      Not Right Music probably the new way he writes time signatures. That stuck out to me the most out of everything else he said

    • @NotRightMusic
      @NotRightMusic 7 років тому +17

      Good one. Though I've seen similar markings on scores plenty of times before - especially from percussionists during rehearsals.

    • @spacejazz6272
      @spacejazz6272 7 років тому +45

      I think everyone is going to stop using equal temperament

    • @wokeupinapanic
      @wokeupinapanic 7 років тому +9

      Well, I just watched this, and it inspired me go to try out 432hZ just tuning, and work on some imbedded syncopation. I have a feeling those two key things will catch on a lot more; tuning style, and breaking down individual beats into odd subdivisions

    • @josed.vargas3961
      @josed.vargas3961 6 років тому

      The Rachmanioff you got me...

  • @robynsteyn9198
    @robynsteyn9198 4 роки тому +9

    There's just something about a man speaking passionately especially about music

  • @Happytaco1236
    @Happytaco1236 7 років тому +24

    this is genuinely inspiring

  • @Wigwen514
    @Wigwen514 7 років тому +1

    I really must thank you June Lee for deciphering Jacob to a level which we mortals understand that we don't understand anything

  • @Marius1988Roma
    @Marius1988Roma 7 років тому +7

    Jacob, you are the lightful and positive reply to the corrupted music industry. You can CHANGE the world. Jacob, I admire you. I've been playing the piano since the age of 7, now I'm 29. I'm learning a LOT from you.. I DEEPLY thank you because you decided to share..... and to inform other fellow musicians. Also thanks a lot to June who's making this all possible.
    You guys are great, I will never stop thanking you and I really hope that we will get some more teachings from Jacob.
    And please..... Jacob please, come to Italy. I'm from Rome but even if you go to Milan I'll come to listen to you.
    My dad has been, since 1970s, the italian tour manager for shows in Italy of Ray Charles, Jethro Tull, ELP, Elton John, Genesis, Van Der Graaf Generator, Gilbert Becaud and other very famous italian bands. I would LOVE, if possible, to help you plan a concert in Italy. You are an amazing person, I hope so much that one day I will be able to shake your hand.
    Keep it up man, keep the world of music up..... you're great!!

  • @mandalapelucia
    @mandalapelucia 3 роки тому +1

    "The kind of joy when you leave home, the kind of joy when you return home" he blow up my mind.

  • @pascaldelacaze
    @pascaldelacaze 3 роки тому +3

    I'm a percussionist. Jacob gave me a rhythm master class. He's such a genius in every aspect of music.

  • @luhanessian3865
    @luhanessian3865 7 років тому +2

    Absolutely fascinating and thrilling to listen to every second of this. His ideas and sensations and perceptions of sound are all extraordinary. Jacob describes the emotion of music with such tenderness and humanity and then talks about the intricacies of how he builds his chords, rhythms and melodies with lightning speed, it's just amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Thank you June and team.

  • @MrFedemoral
    @MrFedemoral 7 років тому +7

    HiJune, I am sitting with a glass of wine in my hand, enjoying every second of this interview, it is invaluable. Thank you for inviting us to this moment. Cheers and special thanks from Buenos Aires.

    • @Gonzaskate77
      @Gonzaskate77 7 років тому +1

      Al toque, aguante Jacobo, es la vida misma

  • @Pielobyte
    @Pielobyte 4 роки тому +2

    Side note this is a really cozy interview
    It almost feels like everyone in that room and all of UA-cam is hanging out

  • @thorpc
    @thorpc 7 років тому +3

    Thank you June for all the hard work you do to bring Jacob COllier's brilliant explanations to life and more easily accessible for the average musician. It is wonderful to get so much more out of this with your annotations.

  • @ExtraordinaryDreamer
    @ExtraordinaryDreamer 4 роки тому +2

    lowkey replayed this video to fall asleep to just because of how lovely & soothing it is.

  • @coloripple
    @coloripple 7 років тому +6

    theyre so cozy and comfortable talking about the most interesting things, ever. i love it soo much!

  • @jacktravis2718
    @jacktravis2718 5 років тому +2

    Not only is this kid pitch perfect but he's so knowledgeable on sound engineering, his knowledge of sidechained sounds and whatnot was super interesting.

  • @SergeForte
    @SergeForte 7 років тому +5

    Thank you June for asking JC those very interesting questions
    Musicians from time to time should be interviewed by other musicians and not only journalists
    And because now you've develop this friendship it's very intense for us to watch this !
    Looking forward for part 3 !

  • @OliKember
    @OliKember 7 років тому +2

    I'm so glad you two found each other, and shared the journey. I could listen to this for days and days.

  • @peterdvideos
    @peterdvideos 7 років тому +126

    The six people who gave a thumbs down on this video are struggling to learn "Chopsticks."

    • @bryantgaspari
      @bryantgaspari 5 років тому

      113 now

    • @1thaleb
      @1thaleb 5 років тому

      Snobby twat. You are not necessarily correct

    • @git606
      @git606 5 років тому +1

      They’re just jealous....well who wouldn’t be

  • @Bouncybon
    @Bouncybon 6 років тому

    Only June Lee could have conducted this interview so successfully. What a really modest and nice person June is! He should realize that Jacob is very fortunate to have him studying his work. We admire and respect them both.

  • @Daniel-D-Teach
    @Daniel-D-Teach 7 років тому +13

    Hey June, thank you so much for sharing your knowlege and helping the community evolve. This is wonderful

  • @KiatHuang
    @KiatHuang 2 роки тому +1

    Mesmerising interview. For years I've been mesmerised by Jacob's Mozart-like brilliance (although he is more than that), so much so that I've never realised he does not play horn or reed instruments. It just never crossed my mind until it was mentioned in this interview. To me, it shows how entertainingly complete and astonishingly musical Jacob is that you don't notice, it doesn't matter. June, thank you so much for exploring and sharing with us your own talents and ideas.

  • @royemiliani-musicandart1042
    @royemiliani-musicandart1042 7 років тому +10

    This interview and June's work on it is just absolutely amazing totally impressed

  • @doug209
    @doug209 7 років тому +2

    So good. This felt like years of university music training compressed into 38 min!

  • @themuffinman751
    @themuffinman751 7 років тому +51

    the goat, omg... 36:41

  • @Fassislau
    @Fassislau 7 років тому +1

    This is absolutely incredible, talking about real complex music theory without the fear of being "too complex" and "unmusical/theoretical" :)

  • @djdankmemes9257
    @djdankmemes9257 7 років тому +44

    oh my god his understanding of rhythm, what the hell

    • @Voe198
      @Voe198 6 років тому +4

      ya, as if the pitch wasnt daunting enough....

    • @white2495
      @white2495 4 роки тому +3

      i'm a drummer and i couldn't undrrstand half of it

  • @MarcoFiorini
    @MarcoFiorini 7 років тому +22

    Great video, June! I'm glad you quoted Steve Coleman.
    Also very interesting thoughts about tuning and groove!

  • @phillyblunt138
    @phillyblunt138 7 років тому +3

    "Rolling like an egg" -- fantastic analogy!

  • @TehEpicAsian715
    @TehEpicAsian715 7 років тому +16

    PART 3 PART 3 PART 3

  • @Bahimo3154
    @Bahimo3154 7 років тому +11

    Jacob is the mozart of this 100 years

    • @Voe198
      @Voe198 6 років тому +2

      He is far greater in ability, potential and life. WORD

    • @Ed-Topo-108
      @Ed-Topo-108 4 роки тому

      I don’t think he’s a Freemason!

  • @dylanwhite123
    @dylanwhite123 3 роки тому +1

    Negative harmony is best explained as using the same tension or resolution but with different notes. If you listen to the negative harmonies over a song, the chord will hold the same tension or resolution as the regular chord but with different notes

  • @chaosenergy1990
    @chaosenergy1990 5 років тому +32

    JS Bach would have to pause the video several times and scratch his head 😂

    • @solstice871
      @solstice871 5 років тому +9

      Because this kind of music theory is much more modern and new than what Bach was dealing with.. but he himself was a genius innovator of his time.

    • @FabricaDeRico
      @FabricaDeRico 3 роки тому

      @@solstice871 o criador da teoria negativa foi ernst levy, ele só explicou. pelo que entendi, todos professores de musicas são genios

    • @marcossidoruk8033
      @marcossidoruk8033 2 місяці тому

      ​@@solstice871 Not really. The most important thing is always voice leading and Bach was better than Jacob at that.
      All that negative harmony bullshit would leave bach pretty confused tho.

  • @barakamunene
    @barakamunene 7 років тому +1

    Had to pause this to go watch the hideaway intro and see what he meant when he described the opening and closing effect of 432/440. Truly beautiful.

  • @easonwang6654
    @easonwang6654 5 років тому +188

    How did he hit that low C so effortlessly?!

    • @user-yj4vb4up9m
      @user-yj4vb4up9m 5 років тому +6

      Perfect pitch...duh..

    • @DarlonUsher
      @DarlonUsher 5 років тому +15

      @@user-yj4vb4up9m incorrect, he has absolute pitch, not perfect pitch.

    • @DarlonUsher
      @DarlonUsher 5 років тому +34

      @Joo The Pooper perfect pitch would allow him to be able to hit each tone and semitone in a 12 note scale without reference, but he wouldn't have the ability to hit the microtones for each one and semitone. Absolute pitch allows him to not only hit each tone and semitone correctly without reference, but also to hit the microtones in each tone and semitone correctly, without reference.

    • @DarlonUsher
      @DarlonUsher 5 років тому +18

      @Joo The Pooper you could say that they are the same, but absolute pitch takes it a step further.

    • @DarlonUsher
      @DarlonUsher 5 років тому +9

      As someone with perfect pitch, I can atest that I cannot do microtones, albiet I never really tried or took notice until Jacob did what he did.

  • @sourtigershideout
    @sourtigershideout 7 років тому +1

    "the end is like and the one in the beginning is like .."
    thing is we get what he's trying to say.. He's such a genius in his composition..