Jacob: *modulates a half step up* Everyone: loses their shit

@tirecow

4 жыл бұрын

LMAO

@maxfotoalbum243

3 жыл бұрын

wait till he modulates a quarter step up to G half #

@tirecow

3 жыл бұрын

@@maxfotoalbum243 blackbird in the bleak midwinter

@pavloski80

3 жыл бұрын

fun facr, he stayed in the same key, he modulated for like 1 bar lol

@ronaldsanfran

3 жыл бұрын

audience of musicians lol

I hope that one day I'm a good enough musician to be in Jacob collier's audience...

@peterg5383

2 жыл бұрын

pro tip: attending a jacob concert will bring you up 3 levels guaranteed, you'll go back home and play like you've never played before

@franciscoantonio5306

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@geno604

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterg5383 Truth, It just happened last night.

@Frodinir

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterg5383 somehow this is true, he most have so much talent thats its contagious cause i played the best i ever have in my life the day after i saw him lmao

@dylanjosiah5840

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with that. You would have to be at Mozart's level to be in his audience.

Whomever allowed him to flourish and become the human he is, deserve gold medals for parenting.

@ihH6053

5 жыл бұрын

Tyler Barnes both of his parents where musicians and taught him since a young age and let him do what he wanted with it

@jacobhelbig6967

4 жыл бұрын

his mother.

@LiMCRiMZ

4 жыл бұрын

As sweet as this thread is uuuuuuh let's not forget Berklee here guys 😅

@jodijodi7112

4 жыл бұрын

@@LiMCRiMZ oooh but who paid for it

@marclouly8522

3 жыл бұрын

SMOOTHIE SOUNDZ Jacob Didnt go to Berklee tho he went to the royal academy of music

I think every musician just wants a crowd like this

@mArs0x0h

6 жыл бұрын

And every crowd wants a musician like this

@sinatrabone

6 жыл бұрын

gurenalz He's earned it! Or perhaps cultivated it!

@auburnboi09

6 жыл бұрын

So much mutual respect in that hall. I love it!

@OS-yg9fr

4 жыл бұрын

@@mArs0x0h no, not every crowd. pop-music crowds don't

@mArs0x0h

4 жыл бұрын

@@OS-yg9fr But then where are the musicians?

Fans of Norm McDonald have a saying that “people go to see comedians to laugh, but comedians go to see Norm to laugh” and I feel like the same sort of thing applies to jacob if you said “people go to musicians to listen to music, but musicians go to Jacob to listen to music”

@EliaKay1

4 жыл бұрын

Richard Fields yes

@jacobbrown760

3 жыл бұрын

bang on man.... norm is a comedians comic, committed to the craft... jacob blows away and inspires other musicians

@jacobanteau6020

3 жыл бұрын

Both geniuses in their respective crafts for sure

@gimmedataids

3 жыл бұрын

Cardiacs are another

@zachpike1773

2 жыл бұрын

And also go to jacob to laugh sometimes

Unbelievable. You are a genius. Please, don't die at 27

@LukeDallert

5 жыл бұрын

Wow..never thought about that. that would be one of the saddest stories... :(

@panagsaganpiano

5 жыл бұрын

Knock on fucking wood

@andrewandrus3296

5 жыл бұрын

thats exactly what I was thinking

@BjornLlaneza

5 жыл бұрын

MY GUY KNOCK ON THE FUCKING WOOD

@BjornLlaneza

5 жыл бұрын

@@louieyesthatismyname wtf Louie Johnston-Ward

first crowd I've ever heard hold a beat. That was magic in it's own right. The rest.. unbelievable.

@videditorEB1

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!! And not one single clap on the one!! Hallelujah!!!

@joosee6767

2 жыл бұрын

Bro you need to go to a snarky puppy concert , they always bring us musicians to see them and they always come up with cool stuff they know we are there for it. To make weird a Cappella beats and stuff.

@destroythehuman3380

2 жыл бұрын

Coz only a crowd of musicians would go to see a performance like this and appreciate it.

I'm convinced that 100% of his concerts are just him improving in the moment.

@joshmaday1462

2 жыл бұрын

Having seen several videos of performances of Blackbird, I’m convinced that Blackbird is a completely unique improvised performance every time. I think the rest of the show, he has a framework to work around, and he improvises within that framework. I think some aspects of the show are synced with either a track, or some sort of automated triggering system, and for that to work, there does have to be some controlled timing in the show (I design show automation for a living)

@joshpipe7755

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshmaday1462 That is such a fascinating insight. Thanks for sharing

@natopal0819

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshmaday1462 that's cool to know, thanks!

@stride.10

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshmaday1462 ò

@ThePrehistoricWars

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshmaday1462 your missing the fact he said improving not improvising but I think your both right

That audience can keep time though! I always cringe a little when people start applauding because generally, a crowd keeping decent time is very rare. Well done audience!

@joshmaday1462

6 жыл бұрын

I was impressed by that, but more so that he was able to keep the audience in key a capella for so long, then return to the harmoniser, and still be in key. Although, in talking to people before and after, the audience did seem to be generally more involved in making music than the typical concert audience (vs those who only consume music)

@auburnboi09

6 жыл бұрын

I think a vast majority of Jacob's fans have at least some form of musical background.

@philipem1000

6 жыл бұрын

However he did it he played them like a musical instrument... in part I think he has such a grasp of music he transmits it to his audience.

@santiagocarrillo2261

5 жыл бұрын

They didn't get a slight rythm change in 6:28

@Timliu92

5 жыл бұрын

Well that is possible when your audience has some sort of musical background.

My favourite moment 9:56 when the guy sings ~night~ and Jacobs instincts kick in and he just can't help but immediately imitate the sound

@charlottekerr4312

2 ай бұрын

yess and i love how he tried to mask it 😭

Ever so proud to have taught him at The Purcell School!

@aramalabbascreations5279

3 жыл бұрын

WHAT

@aramalabbascreations5279

3 жыл бұрын

OMG

@sjfoster12

3 жыл бұрын

Was he always one who stood out?

@zhsjjzsjkz9788

2 жыл бұрын

Weird flex, but okay

@nickbutler123

2 жыл бұрын

@@zhsjjzsjkz9788 thats a pretty legit flex lol

like how Jacob picks up the guys singing at 9:57

@gabrielpianolad2462

4 жыл бұрын

hahaha

@conbaz106

4 жыл бұрын

haha what a moment

@geraudjay

4 жыл бұрын

haha! very good!!

@JRBanitt

3 жыл бұрын

Haha me too

@effiefs9561

3 жыл бұрын

i keep rewatching it and laughing joyously like theres no tomorrow

For me the most brilliant moment is when he starts losing control of the crowd and resets them in a single moment at 8:51 by just dropping it and picking it back up.

@Mutantcy1992

2 жыл бұрын

I really don't think he was losing them. I think he was encouraging expression with his hand gestures, then brought it back when he changed it up. The audience knew what to do.

When i listen to his music I don’t understand it, my mind can’t comprehend what am I actually listening to, and that’s why i love it, it’s something that’s too beautiful that I can’t explain

He's doing a conversation and how the audience response and be part of the harmony is truly is a rare experience

Jacob Collier playing Blackbird at the Bluebird theater lol.

@simenhw

5 жыл бұрын

Improvement: A songbird playing Blackbird at the Bluebird theater

@TheRealAristocrates

2 жыл бұрын

Well Bluebird probably isn't really his vibe. Fantastic piece of music though. Stanford at his best.

@lena.dymytrenko

Жыл бұрын

​@@simenhw 💋

I love how he gets off on people’s reactions and then plays with them. Not only is he having fun, but he’s having fun while everyone else is having fun! What a wonderful, talented human being. I wish I was young enough to be able to travel to see him, but alas, I don’t have the option. But thank you to whoever recorded this! At least I can enjoy watching from my living room. I’m a retired musician in my 60s and I love this kid!

@fedoragibson3059

2 жыл бұрын

he is planning/or currently on a world tour. go to his web page and see if he is appearing anywhere near you. Good luck and great comment.

@Cookie_Comment

Жыл бұрын

:) that’s nice ❤️ have a lovely day sir

There's one dude enjoying himself so much in the crowd! haha

@jonacacarr3839

6 жыл бұрын

music that is really fun!

@LYSHEmusic

6 жыл бұрын

Jonaca is right :) he just free from complexes that most of us have). Plus hyperactivity of his person. But it's honest.

@91jubaku

4 жыл бұрын

woo!

@thedarktruthcometolight404

2 жыл бұрын

Pow!

@lena.dymytrenko

Жыл бұрын

yeah

This bard rolled a twenty for his performance modifier.

@waviddetzel381

2 жыл бұрын

A natural 20 for sure.

7:40 was a CLEAR ode to Bobby OMG IM CRYING

@jamieweller7397

3 жыл бұрын

I love Bobby so much and I recently found Jacob and thought instantly there was similarities

@emanx222

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamieweller7397 same and same!!!

@famatu

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry which Bobby are we talking about?

@emanx222

3 жыл бұрын

@@famatu mcferrin

@jamieweller7397

3 жыл бұрын

@@famatu mcferrin

Yes, I want that outfit. Secondly his generosity and the fun he is having with an audience so musically with him is so fun to watch. Agreed, his rich low tones are amazing. I wonder if Jacob will ever perform with Bobby McFerrin, now that would be sump'm to see!

@Aqualyra

6 жыл бұрын

That would be amazing!! :-D

@GrumpyStormtrooper

4 жыл бұрын

do you know where that shirt is from? i might make it myself actually

@jacobhelbig6967

4 жыл бұрын

saucy risi his mom made it

@GrumpyStormtrooper

4 жыл бұрын

Jacob Helbig damn!!! i'll hit suzie up that's mad

@jeanmason4395

3 жыл бұрын

@@GrumpyStormtrooper You could! I was thinking about making it too!!

Genuinely made me cry. I've been binging JC's back catalogue for months but this video just did it. To hear someone with such a deep-seated understanding of music and harmony having so much fun with it, to see joyful collaboration between Jacob and this crowd, how he encourages participation and revels in the creation of harmony. Jacob is the coolest and most astonishing musician and he just has the encouraging attitude and humble nature of the very best kind of music teacher. This video really hit me in the covid 'missing live music' feels.

@nicholasstuart2357

3 жыл бұрын

Right there with you

@_heatstreet

3 жыл бұрын

this!!! i'm glad someone else has the same fervor. what have been some of your other favorite back catalogue picks?

@EldeNova

3 жыл бұрын

If you haven't seen, check out this performance from Bobby McFerrin (and audience). Same level of connection and music understanding. Would be great to see Bobby and Jacob together. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oJlq1qRre8zApc4.html

@robertcapostagno2082

2 жыл бұрын

@Chaman Chutiya music is a real mover meng. I get it.

the most beautiful performer-audience synergy I've ever seen.

what a joy to see a human actually being himself. total free to create as his music moves him. Stunning!!!

Can you imagine what a concert would be like featuring Jacob and Bobby McFerrin? Heaven!!!

@brinosaurier6058

6 жыл бұрын

that's what I was thinking the whole time watching this...

@3HenKiss

8 ай бұрын

This reminded me a lot of McFerrin's version.

I love the way he dances while playing it. It remembers me he's just a normal person that loves music. We feel astonished by his work, but inside his mind all of this must be so simple as he is. He's hands down my favorite current musician.

Amazing! Is every JC audience made of musicians? They picked up every key change and tempo change from about 5:10 to the end. I love the way he draws his crowd in. Masterful.

@ivanespinoza298

4 жыл бұрын

Mostly yeah haha

@olivierpynoh7982

4 жыл бұрын

Dwight Housley : There is actually science to explain why a crowd always sings in tune. I watched a french video explaining it here : kzread.info/dash/bejne/not605quea_HoZc.html The idea is that globally, the frequencies far from the right tune, above and below, are "cancelling" each other.

@emadeathmetal1264

3 жыл бұрын

@@olivierpynoh7982 yes but usually when there are a lot of people that are not in tune and there are less people singing in tune, you can hear it's a bit flat or sharp, and usually that happens with bigger crowds. Here it was mostly on tune, like a choir. And I think there were lots of people here, 'cause it's not a big space. And also, you can hear people actually singing in this, which is epic.

@timphillips5543

3 жыл бұрын

The only people that like JC's music are musicians

@roadchord

3 жыл бұрын

i think so, that's why i'm so excited to see him next year.. i know there will be alot of musicians in the audience..

Amazing young fellow! This guy is far more than a TALENT and only of twentysome years. I'm 72 and this performance reminds me of Paul Simon's South African concert in many ways. I love all his performances where technical gadgets do not shadow but fortifiy his real musician uniquness.

He looks SO happy!

@lucaandre723

4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever seen him not super happy? I havent XD

Only Jacob Collier can take an audience with all types of backgrounds and talents and turn it into a jazz combo.

What a tour de force! He plays the audience like an instrument. He even does air guitar. And it all makes sense, it all comes together.

Shout out to Bobby McFerrin for influencing this guy so we can have this amazing music for another generation to enjoy.

Love the little nods to Bobby McFerrin in this

@jbonillaguitar

6 жыл бұрын

one day Bobby will leave us, and we'll have Jacob to carry his magical legacy

@_luismbo

6 жыл бұрын

It's like Chick Corea and Bobby McFerrin fused together.

@neekomax75

6 жыл бұрын

Bobby McFerrin stuff is around 7:40. Nice one.

@NicoShaRylee

6 жыл бұрын

Yes bobby legacy is taken to another dimension

@emanx222

4 жыл бұрын

YES!!!!!

MAN I haven't smiled so much while watching a performance in a long time!! This guy is incredible, and that audience was the best I've ever heard!

This is borderline hypnotic. I'm certainly in a trance.

Jacob can play an audience better than most people can play their own instrument

The Bobby McFerrin influence is strong in this one

The most important musician of his generation. There is something magical underneath his skill that makes him transcendent; I've never heard anything quite like it.

He heard and sang in the pitch the guy towards the end completely validating him. You can hear him the rest of the time having the time of his life, diverging from the set pitch and creating his own tune. It’s just awe inspiring how one little thing gave this man the confidence to let his creativity flow. He also has a great voice. Made my day and gave me a little hope for the good in humanity.

4:10 fcks them with that modulation and then goes reverts back immediately

@paulriccio5333

5 жыл бұрын

Holy shit, I was like OHH! Then..OHH????

@daysrl

5 жыл бұрын

Chris Shin dang, a real let down

@bobbyjohnson4730

4 жыл бұрын

@@paulriccio5333 I wanted that so badly

I now know how animals feel when they hear humans creating music. Its so beautiful and I just don't understand.

first time ive watched the full version of this. moved me to tears

I don’t think I’ve stopped smiling this whole video! I love how he’s enjoying himself so much and it’s infectious!❤️

9:02 the bass he plucked and going up chromatically with his singing and keyboard - literally the most amazing thing I’ve heard

He clearly loves what he he does and that is admirable, he’ll never work a day in his life.

The 21 st Century has just seen the rise of it's new greatest genius and it's still a kid ! A wonder !

@lena.dymytrenko

Жыл бұрын

i gess it's gift. 4us.

Jacob Collier serving us major Bobby McFerrin vibes

I got chills 6 separate times during this

An amazing performance that stands on its own, yet surely pays homage to the great Bobby McFerrin's version, too.

This guy is ALWAYS in the flow.

@lena.dymytrenko

Жыл бұрын

... and flying your color.

Who the hell has the chutzpah and imagination to create a reworking and performance like this - and pull it off? Only one man. And the audience is captivated.

Thanks so much for filming and posting this; we all marvel at Jacob's ability to soar with high notes, and now his voice is coming into it's own at the deeper ranges. Something we really haven't heard much before, featured here so fluently and with hilarious presentation. He just keeps getting greater!

@MegaCirse

6 жыл бұрын

Let me laugh !! no future for this guy, sorry ....... Too bad because he is an honorable pianist ..... ;-(

@auburnboi09

6 жыл бұрын

Philippe Cirse Who...who hurt you?

@MegaCirse

6 жыл бұрын

Bonjour !.. Je pensais juste à son exhibition grotesque sur scène .. A mon avis, c'est un phénomène de foire qu'il n'a franchement pas intérêt à développer, vu son talent au piano, car c'est un excellent pianiste !! J'espère que Google Tr. vous aidera à traduire ce qui précède - lui il emprunte bien un nom bien français pour ses simagrées - Bonne journée l'ami ....... ;-)

@auburnboi09

6 жыл бұрын

Philippe Cirse Oh you're a troll. Noted. I thought it was kind of weird what you were saying but I understand now. Good luck on your next trolling session.

@MegaCirse

6 жыл бұрын

Have you only translated and understood my answer in French? Who are you yourself to judge? Do not you like to argue about any artist, recognize his strength and his weakness ??!

It’s July 2021, in South Africa, massive 3rd wave forcing strict lockdown for the 3rd time in 1 year… and I’m listening to this, deeply moved by the joy and genius JC is… bro, you are everything 👊🏽❤️

@heinswanepoel651

3 жыл бұрын

awe

@lena.dymytrenko

Жыл бұрын

👊💓

as soon as we sort out a time machine, this guy needs to jam with Mozart. that's a ticket i'd buy...

@pacificpiano703

3 жыл бұрын

It's all fun until Jacob plays a tritone

@musicalman1995

2 жыл бұрын

Did classical composers even jam?

@gohan3554

2 жыл бұрын

Cringe

@SS-wx1bv

Жыл бұрын

@@musicalman1995 many composers were known for their improvisational skills

I just saw him preform this at his show the other night. it was an out of body experience.

if you can go thru this whole thing without groovin', you are a god

Got to be the best audience ever

Joyous, glorious and mesmeric ......... and I only discovered this guy after a mention in a Steve Vai interview. Awesome!!!

The audience is so lucky! What an experience!! Looks like so much fun, genuine and organic engagement

Just ordered tickets for his upcoming tour. Can't wait to see this lad live

This man is so talented, nothing but respect for this guy. But idk if i could sit through a whole set of this

People talk about his music, but what I love about him is his energy, the brightness he brings to the room. His ability to make people engage, and transform their energy by doing so, is amazing to watch. He truly is an artist. Artists knows how to invite people to journeys in which they are the guides. Knowing how to invite an audience, how to guide them, and of course how to create every step of the journey - always open to here and now -, is what artists do. And he delivers it magnificently. As an actress, this kind of mastery is what shines to me.

he has such character and personality even on stage i love it

You are the most likeable genius I have ever seen.

Thank you for the video, I need to watch this often. I feel very fortunate to have seen a similar performance live of Blackbird by Jacob Collier in Berlin just last Saturday. I love this song and the way Jacob interpretate it. Make me cry, make me feel a part of something wonderful in this world, make me feel happy to live and sing with everyone.

That Ab at 9:59 following some singer from the crowd hehehe

Collier shows us just how little we LIVE...how little we PLAY.... HOW LITTLE FAITH WE HAVE IN EVERYTHING. HE IS OUR INOCULATION AGAINST RESIGNATION!!!

@jeanmason4395

3 жыл бұрын

Well stated!!!

OMG I am so in love with Jacob, thank you NPR Tiny Desk for introducing me to this genius!!

Love it or not, seeing him perform with an overflowing passion really hooked us up till the end!!

The harmonies he makes are epic

You mine a rich seam when the youtube algorithm helps you with your recent interest in Jacob is piqued... Thanks to the uploader, great quality. Bravo!

I always come back to this video

You always make me smile. Your innovation is astonishing. I remain in awe!

This makes me so happy!

a new genius approach to music... this boy IS an entire orchestra/instrument. Brilliant

This guy is extremely awesome and very captivating. Dragging his audience into making instant music is spectacular. This is called a truly gifted musician.

A genius at work

Jacob could literally touch any instrument and make an entire album playing with it for an hour.

My taxi almost wrecked while watching this and after it was obvious we’d be alright, I thought, “Well that’d be a fine way to go, watching Collier funk out my favorite song by The Beatles. Makes me want to write a poem.”

dude just brings joy

This makes me so happy after a day of such sad news. Music, if nothing else can bring us together 💓💓💓

観客をいつの間にかひとつにしてるこの空間、、！素敵！すごいなぁ。

OMG... JC continues to amaze and shock me. Brilliant! Salute. C.

I just listened to this live in Lisbon. Really special moment.

Not a musician, but I've only watched this man an hour, have cried multiple times. So hypnotizing and perfect. Why? Why must music be so beautiful.

One of the best musicians of our time!!!!!

thank you for sharing! this is gorgeous

....this is the next step.... unbelievable... simply..... pure music .... directly from the soul

Insane this kid. Seeing him in Oslo next year, Feb 16th. That's gonna be nuts

@bigchestflex

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, it's the 14th! Valentine's Day.

Estuve esperando tanto tiempo para verlo por fin en BsAs, me lo perdí porque no me pagaron a tiempo. Veo esto y dan ganas de llorar.

This is magical! Just writing to say this old music major is flipping out.

Bro once Jacob masters beat boxing its over for everyone hes a true master of his craft. Long live Jacob Collier!!!

an extraordinary young musician comes out through his pores ......... on this subject there is something about Bobby McFerrin @ ...... congratulations. from Chile.

hes already a national treasure

seeing people this good makes me feel better about life somehow x

I can't stop smiling watching this

jacob is a real freeman no boundaries

@lena.dymytrenko

Жыл бұрын

well, yep

whats better than going to a concert where you can participate and make it even better

Barely a minute in and I was already balling my eyes out.

i've watched it several times and omg i'm still crying