Man, I was lucky enough to be front row at this concert. Otherworldly. The energy Jacob gave the crowd. Just positive vibes. Amazing.

@gideoncheung8731

Жыл бұрын

Wow, I'm so envious! That must be absolutely incredible

I can’t imagine the joy that comes with thousands of people harmonizing together to sing your song to you

If You enjoyed Daniel Caesar in this one, then Jacob has a song of his own called time alone with You, that he made with Daniel. It’s really special and a great song!

We all know Jacob is insane, but you sir are too amazing on the keys!

As I understand it, Jacob is the product of a kind of experiment in parenting. His parents are also both musicians IIRC, but rather than raising him in a sort of strict discipline, teaching him classical music and making him practice scales, they recognized a true gift in him at a young age, and then just let him explore. If he wanted to try a new instrument, they'd get it for him, and just let him experiment. Essentially, they recognized that they had a young prodigy on their hands, and just... got out of his way. In the video with Snarky Puppy, you were talking about the discipline it takes to sing close harmonies... but for the most part in that song, Jacob was harmonizing with himself, live, courtesy of the completely one-of-a-kind custom hand-made instrument on top of the piano. It was made for him by a post-grad at MIT, or, rather, they worked together on the concept and tweaking the execution until he had exactly what he wanted. The _reason_ he was able to ask for, and receive, such a magnificent favor, was that MIT invited him to teach a summer-long master-class at a _shockingly_ young age, believing him to embody the spirit that drives MIT and all its accomplishments. It's just kind of who he is. He almost can't help but inspire people around him, with an infectious and genuine uniqueness that he isn't even the slightest bit inhibited about sharing with the world. Just look at him, on stage in a t-shirt, big baggy bright stripey harem pants, and colorful patchwork socks. Or in other performances and in many videos, in his bear furry hat. Jacob is just Jacob, all the way through. I don't think there's an inauthentic bone in his body. Sometime, you should check out his Logic session breakdown of Moon River or All Night Long. The look into the way he thinks about music is equal parts magical and maddening, because like you've alluded to, he's just an entirely different creature than the rest of us. Without his upbringing, without the absolute freedom of expression his parents afforded him, he could not exist. Not having _had_ his upbringing, the rest of us simply can't even _hope_ to reach his level of musicality.

Thank you not just for the reaction, but also for that incredible performance in the middle. Beautiful jazz playing.

It took 4 videos for you to get there, but I’m glad we now agree that Jacob is an alien.

@MusicShed

2 жыл бұрын

He’s from a different galaxy

@yankee2093

2 жыл бұрын

@@MusicShed galaxy is generously, he's from a completely different universe lol

Hearing you playing off the chord progression is awesome man. This performance from Jacob and Daniel leaves me in awe every time. It's also fun hearing how excited and loving the audience his of the performers, it's a special and unmatched energy.

@MusicShed

11 ай бұрын

U b binging!!!!

@tsg_frank5829

11 ай бұрын

@@MusicShed I like what you're doing!

I've really been enjoying your Jacob Collier reactions. Can't wait to see what the fifth reaction will be! And there's so, so much more from him beyond any five videos you could do. I hope you continue to discover and react to more Jacob!

'"He doesn't dumb down..." that comes from a deep sense of humility and respect for fellow beings, a trust of the abilities in all of us. In short, wisdom.

Gotta say, I really fucking love YOUR playing, Mr. Music Shed. Of course, Collier is worthy of all the damn praise we can stack on him, the best is yet to come, and his music will be studied and appreciated and will open new musical doors for generations... He's our living Mozart 2.0... But you're so damn good at these reviews and navigating the space of sound with ~your~ own flavor that it's always a joy to see your reactions. Thanks, man. :)

I know in an interview he talked about how his parents were musicians and he had full access to the music room, all the instruments and the recording equipment. They never made him practice, but let him figure out the instruments and the music on his own. I think he was able to learn music theory and run with it because he had learned music in a very organic and experimental way so it was easy for him to understand the concepts and play with them. I hope I explained that all right. It made sense in my head!

He won Grammy’s for his arrangement of Moon River (undoubtedly his most well-known song and most insane but awesome arrangement). I believe his first Grammy was won for his version of the theme from the Flintstones back when he was 16. As someone else said, picking five songs is awesome, but his work is so diverse that it barely scratches the surface of taking a deep dive into his music. His mom is a concert violinist and conductor and Jacob was performing professionally on stage from an early age. He was surrounded in his home by music and was encouraged to explore many musical styles. He has been influenced by Stevie Wonder, Take Six, and many others. His version of Fix You is another tremendous example of his virtuosity and imagination.

‘This is what human beings can do together. This is what we’re capable of…’ Exactly! Thanks so much for your insights into this great living music. I’ve seen this video before, but I have another, whole appreciation of it now.

Can you extend this to a 10 part series? Enjoying these reactions so much!

@MusicShed

2 жыл бұрын

He is so good!

Your fiver and this reaction are just a beautiful thing. It would have been lovely to be at this event. But I will sincerely say that it is also lovely getting to share this song with you and all the warm, insightful things you have to say. I'm no longer actively a musician but my love of music has been a constant through all of my almost 70 years. One thing I miss in my life is an absence of people who are as interested as I in just immersing in the music. Seeing and hearing your response to Jacob's music gives me some of that deep musical dive that used to seem more redibly available. Thank you and thank you Jacob. Peace.

I appreciate your love for music. I don't have many friends who can be so monumentally moved by music the way I do so watching you react how I react and speak about how an artist or song makes you feel with such high level knowledge and detail is something I appreciate fondly. Thank you for these videos and thank you for being so pure and honest

I thoroughly enjoyed that. That's the first time I have listened to Jacob. What an entertainer! Thank you for sharing Dave.

9:59 Yeah ❤

Here comes the sun by Jacob and dodie is amazing!

More of that….it takes souls that are secure in themselves, who have a support system of loving people, a knowledge of and appreciation for the energy they are capable of generating like in this performance. It takes great heart to engender loving experiences like this ✌🏻

Just hearing and seeing the joy Jacob promotes in his followers, is very special. Young people mostly but here am I, getting that same joy and I'm almost eighty. Thanks for putting this masterpiece on your channel.

So much love........ahhhhhhh

At school, he got the national top marks for voice at grade 8 (which is the kind of highest grade in the UK before Diploma level). He says he was never made to practice. His mother is professor of music, he was clearly surrounded by music and musicians for ever.

Man I enjoy your reactions. First watched your reactions to Silk Sonic, loved them ever since. So glad you jumped onto this Daniel Ceasar and Jacob Collier performance!

Watch the interview he did with Take 6. Early influence of his and it really talks about his history quite a bit. He is flabbergasting to witness.

Yes we need more people going down the Jacob Collier rabbit hole! Fix You live, In The Real Early Morning, Ocean Wide Canyon Deep, I mean pick anything!

The crowd control is super nice!! You should definitely also check out Vulfpeck at MSG - On the song Backpocket the musician crowd really shows off ! Also in terms of getting around Chords, Jacob is always says every melody note goes along with any bass note and all notes in between are like fillaments . he is just thinking horizontally and its all about tension and release in his harmonics!!!

How Can it all be in one person!!!!’??

I've seen that video before but I only just figured out that it took place in Toronto and Daniel Caesar is from that area - which would explain the audience's reaction when he came out.

I'd recommend checking out Jacob Collier & Becca Stevens doing a cover of Iron & Wine's Each Coming Night live at Moers Festival 2016. Not quite the best audio on that one but quite a touching song and a great introduction to Becca Stevens if you don't know her yet

@lisedonsgrnning6518

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yess, Becca Stevens is a true gem, too🌈💜❤️🤗 (not least Live - the “Regina”-tour was soo fine and special, and she is such a wonderful person, too🙏🏼). Also their cover of Stevie Wonders “As” is just Beauuutiful and a real heart opener🌈💜❤️💗🤗.

Everyone knows...there has to be a Moon River Reaction. Would be so incredible 🔥

Loved your reaction! One thing the timbre of the voice comes from the bone structure but also the amount of air used. And the cord closure. Jacob is a bass and uses a lot of air in his tone. Daniel is a tenor and uses less air to phonate. If Jacob used less of a breathy tone, they’d blend better.

I'm genuinely happy I found you when I did, I found you a couple of days ago, and for the longest time, I've always wanted to dive deeper into music, but I've never made that leap. I've always been incredibly passionate about music, and it's hard to find that connection within others because they just don't understand all the things I hear and feel with music. But now I've found you at the perfect time, as I have finally made the choice to buy a keyboard to start learning piano and try to start diving into music on my own. It makes me happy to hear and see the way you connect with the music because I feel the exact same way with all of your reactions, the only difference being you have the experience and knowledge that I don't to really explain and follow along more deeply. I enjoy your content man!

@MusicShed

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan!

Thanks a million for your review on Best Part by J.C. I found it excellent - but I suppose its not hard to appreciate such a unique artist - your reviews are great thanks for your take on his songs . Keep going !

I was at this show, singing my ass off in the second balcony. If we could harness the energy in that room we would solve the worlds power problems. It was electric. Didn’t hurt that every music student in Toronto was in the house. The connection with Jacob was instant and even though I didn’t know this song, or Daniel, at the time I knew something special was happening. If you miss a chance to see him live then you’ve deprived yourself of a life changing musical experience. Go. Get. Tickets. Right. Now.

I enjoyed your improvisations in the middle

All creds to Jacob, but i also love listening to you doing jazz chords 😀

Just noticed you hit 100k, yay! So well deserved.

This was beautiful. Inspiring.

Yes! ❤️ love both of them.

Great review

Wohoo! Great reaction. He's coming back to Canada on tour in the spring and I've got my ticket.

Yes, one is drawn to wonder about his childhood as you listen to him.

Yes…you’re reviewing all of my favorite performances! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve listened to this concert. With headphones is so much better. Where are yours? You should watch some of his music theory workshops. He’s mesmerizing. What a gift. Awesome reaction! 🎶♥️

@jenlambert1259

2 жыл бұрын

…oh, good…never mind, I see your ears!

This is very musical, indeed. It is also very moving. It was obvious that it also hit you on that level. And I'm neither a fan of the players nor the music. I thing Jacob Collier is incredible but am unfamiliar with Daniel Caesar. Still, I think the audience response summed it all up. This was the tru joy of music personified. Thank you for this and also your Dirty Loops reactions. I've been familiar with them for quite a few years, though it is watching reaction clips that put me in touch with my own feelings about such things.

WOW!

You need to listen to more Daniel Caesar now

To find out about Jacob's early development and childhood, watch "In The Room Where It Happened" from the BBC. You will love it, I am certain...

You should check out Choke by The Warning. They are a mexican band of three sisters and they recently released their EP called Mayday ;)

undoubtedly the best live performance of all time

@MusicShed

2 жыл бұрын

Of ALL time?!

@danielosbourne8244

2 жыл бұрын

​@@MusicShed one of the best of all time* (in my opinion). ive seen a lot of live performances on YT and this one blows me away even more every time i watch it. there are plenty others i can name but other ones to check out are "my mind" by yebba and "lingus" by snarky puppy. PS.... check out jacobs "hallelujah" cover on stream aid. his control is insane.

There are many videos across different channels where he describes his childhood. Basically he was just told to enjoy and make music. No formal education or rigorous traing.

My music teacher taught him

Here again! Please react to Jonny Craig when he was in Dance Gavin Dance on the song “And I Told Them I Invented Times New Roman”!

You should check out "Heat Above" by Greta Van Fleet (the live version). Its an amazing song and the vocals are insane!

you should react to “Lua” by him and MARO

Pls react to NF the search

Vivacity, is the word (not 'vivaciousness')! 😉

@MusicShed

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, really?!

You said you wanted to know all about Jacob Collier's life so now you have perhaps one day to see this BBC special that aired this weekend and is indescribably beautiful--it will fill you in on everything you asked and more but I have a feeling it'll be gone in a few hours so...hurry: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d4aqxpeKmtjWg7g.html

This song seems difficult to sing.

I know you say you're only doing 5 - but if you change your mind - Jacob and T-Pain from two weeks ago: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZ15xdebnK2Wl7g.html

Everyone knows...there has to be a Moon River Reaction. Would be so incredible 🔥