1:49 That 'guy that had the chords' was QUINCY JONES!! . . The guy "holding the chords' at 3:57 is guitar LEGEND Steve Vai! 4:16 the lady playing violin (with the mirror behind her) is Jacob's MOTHER!! AND Jacob wrote the entire orchestration for every instrument in the orchestra in just *TWO DAYS!* .

For me, Jacob’s music sounds like it is “supposed” to be analyzed, but that would take away from the sheer enjoyment that it gives me. I truly believe that this is just the way he hears the world, and he can’t help but do these arrangements this way. I don’t think he’s “flexing”, he’s just doing what comes naturally.

@Mizukitron

Жыл бұрын

I can see what you mean, especially if its some of his earlier stuff - where dense/challenging harmony etc is what he is having fun with - that's the only times I ever see a new listener just get overwhelmed and bail, thinking "its too much" or "this must be for all those pro-music people." They can feel like there is an obligation to understand/appreciate all the insane things going on, which you don't have to at all and is actually just an optional enjoyment 'multiplier' haha And that's a shame, because what he is also really good at - is holding back and doing whatever is best, even if it's simple, to get the emotion across. I've been a musician about 15 years and was 'by ear and vibe' for about 10 of those, only started dipping into theory as and when it was interesting/useful in the past 5 - I think you can be vacant of any theory knowledge and be jump on the spaceship no problem - you just have to vibe with music in your life generally, feel it, and be willing to go where it takes you For that reason I (and I recommend other Collier fans out doing some converting take this approach too) is to 'induct' a friend/new listener with stuff like "It Don't Matter", his "Fix You" cover or "All I Need" + some cuts from Djesse Vol 3 - this "All Night Long" cover is an amazing entry point too :) If they vibe with these, then you can ramp up from there and let them jump down the rabbit hole at their own pace haha If they're really into it, then you can take Moon River out of the hyperbolic chamber it needs to be stored in, place a hand on their shoulder and say "OK, just trust me - and let's watch this"

That 'guy who had the chords' was none other than the great Quincy Jones!

@imstankface

Жыл бұрын

OOOHH GOD! I didn't even have time to notice that :D :D there was so much stuff happening xD Thanks for the heads up man!

@Paolo8772

Жыл бұрын

It was Steve Vai the 2nd time.

For those who don’t recognize them: Supporting vocalists are a group named Take 6. Actually a full circle moment for JC as they were one of his influences. The instrumentalists were the Metropole Orchestra (the same group who played with Snarky Puppy on the ‘Sylva’ album). This is classic JC with key changes which are impossible, yet he makes them sound organic. I would wager this was another of his 800+ lines of parts in Logic. His mastery of layering and production is genius almost to the point of being utterly disturbing. I hope he continues to make music, because the world is better for it.

Jacob's rendition of 'All Night Long', without fail, gives me goosebumps every single time. Your song choice is great man.

Nice dudde, now you are ready for "Moon River". You'll understand later.

@imstankface

Жыл бұрын

Its next on the list of Jacob's stuff :D

@desislavaracheva

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree :)

@robote7679

Жыл бұрын

@@imstankface Just like "Flintstones" and "All Night Long" this song is completely different. What he does with the vocals and harmonies on this are almost beyond belief. Really looking forward to this one. Good going. Oh and "Moon River" accounted for another one of his Grammys.

I love Jacob's ability to sound like every member of Take 6 all at once at the same time by him when he stacks his vocals.

Not just goosebumps - but tears … I get overwhelmed by the beauty of it all

@imstankface

Жыл бұрын

Same same! I feel you bro!

Man, I have a hard time listening to his music sometimes without welling up, even though I've heard the songs so many times before. Whether people like his "maximalist" approach or not, the connection this man has to music is something incredibly rare. I heard another youtuber saying "he understands music on a frequency level" and I think that's quite clear given how he's using microtones - in a way that adds to the emotional value of a song and not just to show off. Of course, it's probably hard not to show off a little when you're able to casually drum a 21/22 polyrhythm on your knees while on the subway (yep). You should give 'In the Bleak Midwinter' a listen, the harmonies in that one are out of this world - like watching an oddly beautiful alien! Heh what?!

This is my favourite Jacobs song

LOLZ. That woke you up and not a stank face to be seen while it happened. Exactly my first reaction when i heard Jacob for the first time.

@imstankface

Жыл бұрын

It was too beautiful for any stank face... :D honestly it just gave this feeling where... all i could do was smile and enjoy it. :D

3:45 your "whoo!" actually adds to the harmony in a great way lol

@imstankface

Жыл бұрын

omg.... ;d ;d ;d never noticed that, even while editing :D nice one :D

Not sure whether it’s been mentioned but his mother Suzie Collier, a renowned violinist, also makes an appearance in this video.

Call out to Jacob’s mom playing violin at 4:15

I have a silver flute in my closet I took 7 years learning how to play and I really should get back to it, shouldn't I? also....I have an amazing vocal range I could use.... shit... this is inspiring.

Yo, the editing and energy is stellar here! Cant believe you only have 300 subscribers!

@imstankface

Жыл бұрын

Oohh man, you make me want to do it even better! Thanks for the wholesome support!

He took the music and did the thing with the stuff, as he always does. Do you know what day it is next friday though? It's Snarky album release day. Just sayin'.

@imstankface

Жыл бұрын

I love it when he does the thing with the stuff! Oh man, I have my alarm ready for the Snarkys :D

It seems like a good number of people in the comments already have you set up quite well as far as Jacob is concerned. I’d like to throw my hat in the ring for Casey Blue Crescenzo/The Dear Hunter being next for artists/groups to check out. He writes in a different genre, but the genius is evident. Gloria from Act V, or Night on the Town from Act IV are great places to start, but their new album, Antimai, is a certified banger as well.

@imstankface

Жыл бұрын

I listen to every kind of genre, I dont tend to limit myself to only jazz etc. I probably start uploading some heavy stuff, metals. Dream Theater. Also yeassss, i've added those to the list! I'll be sure the check em out!

@Bragituba

Жыл бұрын

@@imstankface Awesome, man! There is a big, wide world of music with hundreds, even thousands, of genres and cultures out there. I love the fact that I’m starting to see more and more reaction channels like yours popping up. The more we can get a variety of music in front of people that wouldn’t normally seek these things out, the more connected we become. I know it sounds like hippie shit, but I appreciate what you do for contributing to that. Cheers!

I love your reactions so much. Genuine

An extraordinary talent

hell yeah

"That guy had the chords." You didn't recognize Quincy Jones? Didn't remark on Take 6? Are you sure you're a jazz pianist? ;-)

Haha amazing reaction again - with this and Flintstones, can say with confidence that you have boarded the spaceship now and can warp anywhere in good stead! If you vibe with Snarky as much as it looks like you do, Collier would have to go out his way to make something you don't like I think lol Good luck wherever you voyage from here, will drop by to watch it Collier, Snarky and otherwise :) (Oh and heads up: for whatever reason Moon River is one of those videos that the auto-copyright part of KZread goes nuts over, going by other reactors uploads - so might be worth disguising/filtering the visuals or w/e gets them off your back)

@imstankface

Жыл бұрын

Oh dayum, I've been getting auto-copyrights on all the videos till now but it just says that I have permission to use them on KZread. I don't know how Moon River would affect everything but, we'll see tonight i guess.

That ‘guy’ was Quincy Jones…

@imstankface

Жыл бұрын

I've been told :D there was a lot of stuff happening at that time so I missed half the people's faces :D

If you're interested, Jacob has done a number of videos where he breaks down one of his songs in depth, going through his Logic Pro session. He did one for All Night Long: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h3WBxZaEj7G-o6Q.html. Freaking UNBELIEVABLE!

@robote7679

Жыл бұрын

I love how he just dives into these songs. His mastery of the software is like his mastery of the music. Scary how good he is.

@imstankface

Жыл бұрын

Bro, hell yeah im watching this tonight! - Seems that anything that Jacob would grab to work with, he would be extraordinarily good at it. It's like he started learning CuBase in kindergarten.

@robote7679

Жыл бұрын

@@imstankface He has a brilliant, extremely curious mind. Comes from a very musical family. His mother is a professional concert violinist, conductor and teacher. Jacob seems to have been listening to and learning from an extremely wide range of musicians and musical styles from a very early age...and it shows.

I get goosebumps every time. 😂 His Magnum Opus for instrumentation. Looking at the credits, I get 130 musicians plus 3 remote camera/videographers = 133, ① ignoring those people in the New Orleans street, and the audience he 'conducted'. Jacob explained how he made it: _LOGIC SESSION BREAKDOWN: "All Night Long (feat. Take 6)"_ kzread.info/dash/bejne/h3WBxZaEj7G-o6Q.html He wrote the orchestration for the METROPOLE ORKEST in 6 hours using a midi keyboard. Take 6, the AEOLIANS, and Moroccan Gnawa were separate. Apparently, Apple modified the LOGIC app after they learned about Moon River, to make it easier for him (or anyone comparable) to use. I recommend something more 'human scale' before reacting to "Moon River". Maybe _Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing - Jacob Collier_ kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqp_t9atidabn9o.html (One-man-band plus acappella). Or any of Jacob's other Grammy Winners. Or, maybe, "Dirty Loops", The Danish National Symphony "The Good The Bad, and The Ugly". Or more 'abandoned' and percussive Snarky Puppy, for example Tio Macaco (We Like It Here) kzread.info/dash/bejne/q2SWxbaMdKm5k8o.html or Jambone (We Like It Here) kzread.info/dash/bejne/n5tmxa-qh8LOf7w.html Best Wishes. ☮ PS - You look too young to enjoy watching kids "Killin' It" playing music. If you do enjoy watching young musicians, please consider adding Yoyoka to your list. Yoyoka is my favourite drummer, Yoyoka, a Japanese girl. She's 12yo now, soon 13yo. She's self-taught since 2yo. This is her playing 'fusion' live for an audience: _Onyx - (by Senri Kawaguchi) Seven year old drummer "Yoyoka"_ kzread.info/dash/bejne/f5-cqcmqiNzdhZs.html She's good, and very 'pro', Listen to the audiences reaction after the music stops. 😂 (I have no relationship with Yoyoka whatsoever.) ① Credits: Acapelle group Take Six 6, METROPOLE ORKEST 69, AEOLIANS OF OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY choir 45, Moroccan Gnawa 5, Electric Bass 1, chord signs 2, additional orchestration 1, Jacob Collier. Chords signs: Quincy Jones, his manager, and Steve Vai.

@imstankface

Жыл бұрын

Moon River comin up next! Also thanks for the awesome list of everyone that was in this! PS - I know I look kinda young, i'm 29 :D but for me music doesn't have age. As long as someone is able to play outstanding, it doesn't matter to me how old they are. Also, i've added the Loops to the list as it seems a lot of people are suggesting them :D Oh i've also added Yoyoka. :d

@gbulmer

Жыл бұрын

​@@imstankface You inspired me to count the people involved. I was expecting a much smaller number. It shows his management, "Quincy Jones Management", are very supportive. In the UK, children first learn recorder or melodica at school. Then, traditionally, violin or piano. I grew up listening to '60s and '70s music which was heavily male dominated. So, I especially enjoy females playing rock on drums, lead and bass guitar, and "Kickin' It". I'm old in comparison to you. My attitude to child musicians has evolved. Nowadays I'm happy for kids to try playing music, and delighted when they are as good as competent adult pros two, or more times their age. I like kids to just enjoy playing music, and it not be a chore. Though Yoyoka does deserve her DrummerWorld 'Top 500 drummer' accolade. Yoyoka is a normal kid enjoying herself when she's playing at home. She cracks herself up: _Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai / Cover by Yoyoka, 10 year old_ kzread.info/dash/bejne/eI2szNmHYJvLgc4.html IMO better than Jamiroquai's studio recording; easily as good as any live performance I've heard. She looks more serious playing with bands live or in the studio: _Joe Satriani - Satch boogie / YOYOKA's 12th Birthday Session_ kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4lslpiOZtGqpc4.html I suspect that's both cultural, and maybe her parents advice (so musicians would take her seriously). Lisa-X was 16yo. Yoyoka does a great _'Stank Face'._ even at 7yo: _16th Magazine Drum Contest (General Course: Yoyoka Soma) / 7year old drummer ”Yoyoka”_ kzread.info/dash/bejne/q2lstcZ9fsm9nLA.html As far as I know, there was only a demo 'drum part'. She composed the drum part, and it's tasteful. Maybe add Japanese bands to your listening list? I like this 'Tower of Power' cover: _WHAT IS HIP ? (Cover)/TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI & Shinobu Kawashima_ kzread.info/dash/bejne/mJ2BmbysnsisZpc.html Sorry, long one. I have no idea if long comments influence "The Algorithm". I hope so. Best Wishes. ☮

@Paolo8772

Жыл бұрын

You forgot Adam Kneely

Thanks, subbed.

@imstankface

Жыл бұрын

Thank youuu for the wholesome support bro!

So great you got to this song so quickly. Your reaction was a real treat. Thanks for sharing that. I know you've done a couple of the Zildjian live sessions. I'd like to suggest the one featuring Gergo Borlai on drums. Gergo is a phenomenal Hungarian drummer and the cut he plays with the Ghost band just knocks it out of the ball park. Here's the link to that one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5eCqcWRoq2vnco.html

@imstankface

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this one! No words! And hell yeah, gimme more of the Zildjian goods, i've added this one too. I wanna see what other fusion styles they can bring on the table.

Loving this channel so far! Keep up the good work. I’d love to see you react to a band called Lawrence if possible. They’re a brother sister singer songwriter duo and they are AMAZING. Check out “don’t lose sight - acoustic version”, you won’t be disappointed I Promise.

@imstankface

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the amazing support bro! I've added these babies to the list :D

You Do know this video has Take Six and Jacob’s mom on Viola in this, right!

@imstankface

Жыл бұрын

I didnt actually. Thanks for the heads up. This somehow makes it even better. At least we know where he gets his musical talents from :D

I'm not giving you my appreciation but I give you a credit of similarity of my own reaction on Jacob's performance. I'm with you. Peace from Moscow, Russia :)

Hi there! Love your videos! This is a recommendation for something a little different but you might still like it. It is the song (and video) for DEUTSCHLAND by Rammstein. It is REALLY good!

@imstankface

Жыл бұрын

OOH I love me some heavy s**t. IM ON IT BRO!

Love your reactions so much. I hope you get to Anomalie at some point. The problem is, there aren't a lot full-song videos of him actually playing, but I'd listen to Velours over and over again on a loop and never apologize for it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oKWOrcGbdrnMdpM.html

@jeremyvaro-haub2602

Жыл бұрын

And if you need to see him playing: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iX-azMiAdLCTlps.html