Yes BUT. lemme explain my story lol. I'm in a very musical family. My 4 brothers are better musicians. I say my skill in musicianship is about average and unpolished. But in producing im the better producer. I can imagine the "musical elements" in my head and ask one of them to follow me and pull out a produced song. But I could definitely say that if I were a better musician I wouldn't have to be limited on the decisions I face during production. Like I can imagine in my head what I want to hear but I cant translate it well to my sessionist and sometimes settling with another style.
@@leefchapman From classical to jazz, rock, metal, country, hip hop, trip hop, ambient, jungle, house, industrial, doom, slugde, grunge, stoner, blues, folk, idm, black and death metal, can't even name everything. Too much music going into my ears and hands every day!
It's always so inspiring hearing Jacob speak. I think the most important portion of this chat was the discussion of just exploring the music and playing with it instead of being concerned about the technical knowledge of it. That freedom is what makes music so amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion with all of us Warren, Jacob, and Ben
@@Producelikeapro It's great that you get access to these minds, also the Steve Lipson interview was an eye opener of the nth degree, watched it twice or maybe more often, it was this inspiring! Thanks!
This 65 year old that has been playing since 1959 has seen the path of music through these two young men. Thank you so much Warren from the bottom of my heart.
Fascinating partnership - THAT tiny desk concert is one of the greatest things on TH-cam. There’s a great moment of realness when Jacob drops a drumstick halfway through and even does that with musicality. Awed by his talent
Ben, Jacob, Warren... Thank you so, so much for sharing this video full of substance, wonderful thoughts and suggestions. And Jacob: Even though I am a lot older than you. Listening to you is so stimulating and entertaining at the same time. You are a gift to this world.
Dear Warren, having had Eddie Kramer as well as Jacob & Ben on your show is such a treat! Each of your episodes is infotainment of the highest order! WELL DONE & CONGRATS!
I'm not through the whole interview yet, but around 11:30 or so I had to remember this quote by Neil Gaiman: "If you don’t know it’s impossible, it’s easier to do". I imagine young Jacob in his room just doing all the things, even the impossible ones...
Funny, that's something I realized early in my political career. It's easier to do things if you don't know it's not possible. The corollary is that it's easier to get things done if you don't care who gets the credit. That one's especially important in politics. 😁 PS Love Neil Gaiman.
I LOVE how apolitical Jacob is. It's so refreshing to not be preached at by a prominent public figure. He's an artist in the medium of sound, as well as video, and that's enough for him. Very refreshing, indeed.
The one takeaway is that you have to trust your ear. Exposure is the key here. We try and emulate what we like. Depending on your sophistication, your level of achievement will reflect what you follow and how you apply yourself.
Hear, hear - at around 00:09 to 10:00 Jakob says something about following what we like. That just nails it, to me. YES, education is something that is done to you by others, and learning is something you do for yourself! Jakob, I am not only impressed by the music you write and perform, but to stick with what you want, to tell a certain Mr Jones that you´d rather be friends with him than to jump onto his offer straight away, that is something so strong, I am definetely learning from that!! Thank you!!!
this is the absolute best show ever! Jacob Collier is an amazing individual. I love hearing him talk about music and how he does things. I did not know about Ben so that is an eye opener too. Such inspirational people. I love Jacob's enthusiasm and energy. Highly infectious.
Well somehow I managed to have never heard of Jacob before and now I’m deep into a rabbit hole…thanks for helping me current and introducing me to this marvellous talent.
I envy you greatly. I would love to hear it all again for the first time. If you haven't done "Moon River" yet, save it for when you think you've experienced everything Jacob can do with harmony. Then, take a huge pinch of harmony (not swag but the expensive kind, roll it up into a fat joint, take a toke or 2, and you have Moon River.
There are 1000's words I could write about this amazing interview! It really, deeply, inspired me - it's truly wonderful to see this great team, creating and exploring new ways of making music, with love in the heart! Warren, thanks that you also brought up the "Negative Harmony" topic as well 😀
Fantastic stuff Warren. Your interviews-particularly with Hugh P, Steven Lipson, and now with Jacob and Ben-have been among the best deep-delving content I’ve seen. Right up there with Rick B and that’s saying something. And you always create such good humoured and lively conversation. Best wishes and all power to you.
Thanks so much for having them on and asking all these interesting questions that have been sitting at the back of my mind as well ever since we got to witness the phenomenon that is Jacob and his stunning path to where he is now! What an epic channel and pieces of content here, thanks a bunch! Jacob has been inspiring me now for quite some time with his breakdown session live streams and his tutorials on micropitch and all the music theory related, super fascinating things he gets passionate about. So, so inspiring! And a side-note: I not only enjoy his talents, but his entire personality and he is a great testament to the humanity in all of us and how bright it can shine given a nourishing, reaffirming environment and the opportunities to evolve. Thanks to Ben for his contributions, underrated genius, most likely. All you gentlemen were a joy to follow in this one, thanks and then some!
Thanks ever so much for your wonderful comment! Yes, both Jacob and Ben are amazing talents and I appreciate them giving us their time and sharing so much amazing information on their process!!
Wow, what a great video ! I enjoy listening to Jacob talk about his process of exploring and creating different sound ideas. It is very inspiring to see such young people able to connect to all age groups and nationalities through music. Thank You Warren, Ben and Jacob for spending an hour giving me some more hope and inspiration to put in the tank so I can keep going. You all Rock !!
I had a thought about your last question, Warren. No one is teaching (I think) young musicians on laptops or iPads. They are teaching on real instruments. Not saying that people don't self-teach that way. This is a good thing and god help us when guitar teachers teach guitar on VSTs. (Although, teaching aps are cool you still learn playing the real thing.)
Wow, to be let into that world of Jacob and his producer, all these involved processes, all these developments of ideas…. Just mind boggling to me, and super, super interesting! Thanks guys for sharing all of this with us! 🙏🙏🙏 I just loved the questions and answers, and the way Jacob has thought so deeply about absolutely everything-, what an inspiration! 💛
This interview was incredible. What an inspiration for musicians and songwriters. Your voice is unique, don’t stifle the weird stuff, just play/make music you like.
Great interview, thanks Warren! I'm a huge fan of Jacob and find his creativity and spirit truly inspirational. Fantastic to learn more about his process, and Ben seems the perfect partner for what he does
SO MUCH SUBSTANCE IN THIS INTERVIEW! Thank you Warren and to your team for the quality video. I'm a huge fan of Jacob Collier and his music. Every time I watch his live mix sessions breakdown I always wondered who the heck mixes these and what a perfect video to have his mix engineer as well. I laughed as you asked the question is Djesse volume 4 coming then I remembered in one of his mix breakdown on a Djesse Vol 3 song which the album (then) was not released yet and was already mentioning he had vol. 4 in the works already collaborating with many many artists. You've done your research very well as it can be evidenced by this amazing video.
Just had to add my thumbs up ... one of your greatest interviews ever, Warren! Jacob never fails to amaze, whether it be his music or simply sharing his ideas about music and life. One of the most inspiring people, and you asked the perfect set of questions. Thanks!
Thanks for doing this Warren! I'm a die hard fan of both of you, and it's very rare to see these two areas overlaping when it comes to Jacob's work (talking in depth not only about musicality and work flow with well educated opinions, but also about all the technical aspects) and to invite Ben aswell, great consideration from you! The result was great!! Great content!!
Watching this in preparation for seeing Jacob Collier at the Hollywood Bowl in a few days. It's going to be interesting to see how he puts together a live show. Great interview. Many thanks.
He's a one man Beatles but so much more than that. He makes top shelf musicians of every possible genre weep at his talent on every instrument he touches. Utterly unique. Can't get enough of him.
Ben, I noticed that you're wearing Sony MDL 7506 phones. I love them, collect them and refurbish them. Most parts can be ordered on line from drivers, ear pads and cords. I put my own sp[in on them. The adapters seem to be lost a lot. So, I got some medical centrifuge modules just big enough to hold the adapters and tape them to the cord. That way, you don't miss them.
Great video! Jacob is a great master, a genius musician and a wonderful speaker as well. Thank you so much for this! I'd love to see, Robert Fripp, Nile Rodgers, Trevor Horn and anyone from Genesis.
@@Producelikeapro Great to include Ben in the discussion! The Python comment was right on and first time I've heard anyone make that connection - could not agree more, being a fan of both. Thank you again.
@@leefchapman I don't really like his own songs, but I respect him as a musician and a teacher. The songs he made with Snarky Puppy are amazing though.
Well, that's not quite true. I am a 66 year old lady and follow Jacob and his music for about 10 years now, went to his One Man Show concert in Berlin and can't wait for the world tour to come to Berlin. I am happy to have tickets and it's sold out. Believe me, he has massive fans around Germany.
Does being a good musician make you a better producer? Share your thoughts below!
I think so.
There are producers and engineers out there that are not musicians but can just understand musicians and that is the key.
@@HenritheHorse It can do. Depends on what music you understand :)
Yes BUT. lemme explain my story lol. I'm in a very musical family. My 4 brothers are better musicians. I say my skill in musicianship is about average and unpolished. But in producing im the better producer. I can imagine the "musical elements" in my head and ask one of them to follow me and pull out a produced song. But I could definitely say that if I were a better musician I wouldn't have to be limited on the decisions I face during production. Like I can imagine in my head what I want to hear but I cant translate it well to my sessionist and sometimes settling with another style.
@@leefchapman From classical to jazz, rock, metal, country, hip hop, trip hop, ambient, jungle, house, industrial, doom, slugde, grunge, stoner, blues, folk, idm, black and death metal, can't even name everything. Too much music going into my ears and hands every day!
It's always so inspiring hearing Jacob speak. I think the most important portion of this chat was the discussion of just exploring the music and playing with it instead of being concerned about the technical knowledge of it. That freedom is what makes music so amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion with all of us Warren, Jacob, and Ben
Thanks ever so much Bandrew! I really appreciate it
Plus, I agree 100%!
Odd I know who Bandrew is, through a Pomeranian on NAS, but had never heard of Jacob or Ben before 😂
Ben is so underrated, he does much more than production! He's designed so many innovations for Jacob's live show as well
Ben is a HUGE part of Jacob's team and it was fascinating talking to him!
@Meep’s Music very well said!!
I concur. A modest multi-genius, that one!
@@wesboundmusic well said indeed! A great team is incredible important and Ben is a right hand man!
@@Producelikeapro It's great that you get access to these minds, also the Steve Lipson interview was an eye opener of the nth degree, watched it twice or maybe more often, it was this inspiring! Thanks!
This 65 year old that has been playing since 1959 has seen the path of music through these two young men. Thank you so much Warren from the bottom of my heart.
Thanks ever so much Robert Glenn!
Fascinating partnership - THAT tiny desk concert is one of the greatest things on TH-cam. There’s a great moment of realness when Jacob drops a drumstick halfway through and even does that with musicality. Awed by his talent
Agreed! That was one of my favourite Tiny Desk's ever! Might actually be the best one I've seen by far!
Ben, Jacob, Warren... Thank you so, so much for sharing this video full of substance, wonderful thoughts and suggestions. And Jacob: Even though I am a lot older than you. Listening to you is so stimulating and entertaining at the same time. You are a gift to this world.
Thanks ever so much for the great comment! Yes, Jacob and Ben are amazing!
I just can't believe that Warren's got to interview one of my heroes! Jacob Collier inspired my journey into music production from the very beginning!
Thanks Ferdinando! He's one of mine too! Huge fan and what a great guy!
Dear Warren, having had Eddie Kramer as well as Jacob & Ben on your show is such a treat! Each of your episodes is infotainment of the highest order! WELL DONE & CONGRATS!
Thanks ever so much Pieter!
I'm not through the whole interview yet, but around 11:30 or so I had to remember this quote by Neil Gaiman: "If you don’t know it’s impossible, it’s easier to do". I imagine young Jacob in his room just doing all the things, even the impossible ones...
Great quote Lars! Thanks for sharing
Funny, that's something I realized early in my political career. It's easier to do things if you don't know it's not possible.
The corollary is that it's easier to get things done if you don't care who gets the credit. That one's especially important in politics. 😁
PS Love Neil Gaiman.
I LOVE how apolitical Jacob is. It's so refreshing to not be preached at by a prominent public figure. He's an artist in the medium of sound, as well as video, and that's enough for him. Very refreshing, indeed.
The one takeaway is that you have to trust your ear. Exposure is the key here. We try and emulate what we like. Depending on your sophistication, your level of achievement will reflect what you follow and how you apply yourself.
Hear, hear - at around 00:09 to 10:00 Jakob says something about following what we like. That just nails it, to me. YES, education is something that is done to you by others, and learning is something you do for yourself! Jakob, I am not only impressed by the music you write and perform, but to stick with what you want, to tell a certain Mr Jones that you´d rather be friends with him than to jump onto his offer straight away, that is something so strong, I am definetely learning from that!! Thank you!!!
The infinities between 0 and 1 vs the infinities after 1... Love that Jacob and Ben are exploring all of the fun experiments in these spaces.
Thanks for the great comment!
Jacob Collier is such a great human being and an icon in the musical world. I hope to see him perform live one of these days.
Thanks ever so much for sharing Jose!
My thinking, exactly, @Jose! Actually, it's a bucket list item, i.e. getting to see Jacob live one day!
@@wesboundmusic fantastic! Thanks ever so much for sharing!!
this is the absolute best show ever! Jacob Collier is an amazing individual. I love hearing him talk about music and how he does things. I did not know about Ben so that is an eye opener too. Such inspirational people. I love Jacob's enthusiasm and energy. Highly infectious.
Thanks ever so much John! Yes, Ben is fantastic! Glad to be able to introduce more people to him!
Well somehow I managed to have never heard of Jacob before and now I’m deep into a rabbit hole…thanks for helping me current and introducing me to this marvellous talent.
Thanks John! Happy to help! Jacob and Ben have created some incredible music together!
I envy you greatly. I would love to hear it all again for the first time. If you haven't done "Moon River" yet, save it for when you think you've experienced everything Jacob can do with harmony. Then, take a huge pinch of harmony (not swag but the expensive kind, roll it up into a fat joint, take a toke or 2, and you have Moon River.
@@kenny5277 Too late! But thanks…truly extraordinary talent that is brought to fruition. I’m a bit gobsmacked, honestly.
When Jacob mentioned they’ve used Reaper, I nearly choked on my drink! Excellent interview Warren, love these guys so much
Thanks ever so much Adam! Really glad you enjoyed it!
One of the best Jacob interviews yet! Just enough geek to keep me happy.
Wow!! Thanks ever so much! That really means a lot! Having Ben on as well was huge for our community!
There are 1000's words I could write about this amazing interview! It really, deeply, inspired me - it's truly wonderful to see this great team, creating and exploring new ways of making music, with love in the heart! Warren, thanks that you also brought up the "Negative Harmony" topic as well 😀
Wow!! Thanks ever so much Ady! I really appreciate your kind words!!
This Man is a COMPLETE GEN IUS!!!
Agreed! Jacob and Ben are both incredibly talented!!
Absolutely great, you expressed exactly what l and so many people think about Jacob (and Ben) and his music. Work Ethic is the key.
Thanks ever so much Derek!
wow! Jacob Collier on the channel! What an amazing interview.
I said the same thing, haha
@@leefchapman oh, yes haha! I was excited, didn't notice it 😃
@@benjaminzagar4626 haha indeed!
@@leefchapman thanks LeeBerg!
Fantastic stuff Warren. Your interviews-particularly with Hugh P, Steven Lipson, and now with Jacob and Ben-have been among the best deep-delving content I’ve seen. Right up there with Rick B and that’s saying something. And you always create such good humoured and lively conversation. Best wishes and all power to you.
This interview was so much fun! Thank you warren!
Thanks Mekko!
Thanks so much for having them on and asking all these interesting questions that have been sitting at the back of my mind as well ever since we got to witness the phenomenon that is Jacob and his stunning path to where he is now! What an epic channel and pieces of content here, thanks a bunch! Jacob has been inspiring me now for quite some time with his breakdown session live streams and his tutorials on micropitch and all the music theory related, super fascinating things he gets passionate about. So, so inspiring! And a side-note: I not only enjoy his talents, but his entire personality and he is a great testament to the humanity in all of us and how bright it can shine given a nourishing, reaffirming environment and the opportunities to evolve. Thanks to Ben for his contributions, underrated genius, most likely. All you gentlemen were a joy to follow in this one, thanks and then some!
Thanks ever so much for your wonderful comment! Yes, both Jacob and Ben are amazing talents and I appreciate them giving us their time and sharing so much amazing information on their process!!
Jacob totally out of this world. A Alien for sure. LoL Also he appear to be very humble and a good person. Great interview by the way.
Wow, what a great video ! I enjoy listening to Jacob talk about his process of exploring and creating different sound ideas. It is very inspiring to see such young people able to connect to all age groups and nationalities through music. Thank You Warren, Ben and Jacob for spending an hour giving me some more hope and inspiration to put in the tank so I can keep going. You all Rock !!
I had a thought about your last question, Warren. No one is teaching (I think) young musicians on laptops or iPads. They are teaching on real instruments. Not saying that people don't self-teach that way. This is a good thing and god help us when guitar teachers teach guitar on VSTs. (Although, teaching aps are cool you still learn playing the real thing.)
Thanks ever so much for your opinion Loren!
Wow, to be let into that world of Jacob and his producer, all these involved processes, all these developments of ideas….
Just mind boggling to me, and super, super interesting!
Thanks guys for sharing all of this with us! 🙏🙏🙏
I just loved the questions and answers, and the way Jacob has thought so deeply about absolutely everything-, what an inspiration! 💛
This interview was incredible. What an inspiration for musicians and songwriters. Your voice is unique, don’t stifle the weird stuff, just play/make music you like.
Thanks ever so much
Great interview, thanks Warren! I'm a huge fan of Jacob and find his creativity and spirit truly inspirational. Fantastic to learn more about his process, and Ben seems the perfect partner for what he does
Hi Willem! Glad you enjoyed it! Jacob and Ben are amazing! Truly blessed to talk to them both!
SO MUCH SUBSTANCE IN THIS INTERVIEW! Thank you Warren and to your team for the quality video. I'm a huge fan of Jacob Collier and his music. Every time I watch his live mix sessions breakdown I always wondered who the heck mixes these and what a perfect video to have his mix engineer as well. I laughed as you asked the question is Djesse volume 4 coming then I remembered in one of his mix breakdown on a Djesse Vol 3 song which the album (then) was not released yet and was already mentioning he had vol. 4 in the works already collaborating with many many artists. You've done your research very well as it can be evidenced by this amazing video.
Thanks ever so much Jose! I really appreciate your amazing comment!
This was a great interview! You were asking back-to-back bangers of questions
Thanks ever so much!
shoutout to Mr. G for basically helping Jacob start his career and bring wonderful music to the world
Absolutely! Thanks for sharing!
Jacob Collier! Yay! :D Thanks for the interview, will have a nice time listening to it tonight.
Thanks ever so much Julien!
Just had to add my thumbs up ... one of your greatest interviews ever, Warren! Jacob never fails to amaze, whether it be his music or simply sharing his ideas about music and life. One of the most inspiring people, and you asked the perfect set of questions. Thanks!
Thanks ever so much! So glad you enjoyed the video! Loved chatting with Jacob and Ben!
Thanks for doing this Warren! I'm a die hard fan of both of you, and it's very rare to see these two areas overlaping when it comes to Jacob's work (talking in depth not only about musicality and work flow with well educated opinions, but also about all the technical aspects) and to invite Ben aswell, great consideration from you! The result was great!! Great content!!
A bug big thank you for that one! It was a really great moment! ;-) You all rock!
Hi Claudius! Thanks again!
Watching this in preparation for seeing Jacob Collier at the Hollywood Bowl in a few days. It's going to be interesting to see how he puts together a live show.
Great interview. Many thanks.
Amazing!! I hope I’m in town to see that as well!
He's a one man Beatles but so much more than that. He makes top shelf musicians of every possible genre weep at his talent on every instrument he touches. Utterly unique. Can't get enough of him.
Thanks ever so much for sharing Steven!
Love this guy!! Can't wait to see him live in a few weeks.
That's wonderful! Thanks Kat! I hope you're well!
Awesome, 2 very well mannered young guys with the world at their finger-tips. Great video Warren
Thanks ever so much Joey! I really appreciate it
Ben, I noticed that you're wearing Sony MDL 7506 phones. I love them, collect them and refurbish them. Most parts can be ordered on line from drivers, ear pads and cords. I put my own sp[in on them. The adapters seem to be lost a lot. So, I got some medical centrifuge modules just big enough to hold the adapters and tape them to the cord. That way, you don't miss them.
I'm so excited to be seeing him on Tour in Oxford in a few months! This is a fantastic interview :D
That's amazing! Looking forward to meeting Jacob and Ben when they come to LA!
His pants have one of his Logic Sessions on them, lol.
Amazing!!
Brilliantness galore! Thank you so much for making this happen.
Thanks ever so much Pascal!
Great video! Jacob is a great master, a genius musician and a wonderful speaker as well.
Thank you so much for this!
I'd love to see, Robert Fripp, Nile Rodgers, Trevor Horn and anyone from Genesis.
All amazing ideas and all on my list!!
The best musician Alive right now
So talented!
Wonderful. Thank you!
Thanks ever so much Mike!
Uplifting. Inspirational. Marvelously great! Thank you!
Thanks ever so much!
Loved this interview. Thank you!
Thanks! Yes, it was wonderful to talk to Jacob and Ben!
The pants Jacob is wearing appear to be a printout of one of his Logic sessions.
Yes!! Fantastic
Fantastic interview. Thanks for doing this!
Thanks ever so much! Yes, it was great to chat with Jacob and Ben!
JACOOOOOOBBBBBBBBBB AHHHHHHH
YESSSSSSSSSS!!
Great point there about the human voice, it is true that each voice "sounds" quite different one from another
The fact that you can listen to these for free is wild
Another great interview 👍
Glad you enjoyed it A.D!
Thanks!
You’re very welcome
Regarding the question at 52:30, introducing AI into a live performance, I'd love to explore the integration of how one can creatively do this...
Absolutely! Thanks for the great comment
Well done.
Thanks ever so much
@@Producelikeapro Great to include Ben in the discussion! The Python comment was right on and first time I've heard anyone make that connection - could not agree more, being a fan of both. Thank you again.
@@jasongose2975 thanks ever so much! Yes, Ben is a huge part of the production and a wonderful guy!
At 1:01:19 - is that Jacob singing a chord?
Was just listening to Jacob's cover of Eleanor Rigby!
So good! I think anything he touches turns to gold. His performance on Tiny Desk was incredible
@@leefchapman I don't really like his own songs, but I respect him as a musician and a teacher. The songs he made with Snarky Puppy are amazing though.
@@HenritheHorse I LOVE what he does! Obviously not everyone loves the same music
@@leefchapman YES!! Amazing!
JACOB COLLIER ON THE CHANNEL!?
Yes! So amazing!
Love this
Thanks Bas!!
Thank you, I enjoyed it very much!
great interview.
Thanks ever so much
49:40 What’s the Python reference you make here?
That would be ‘Monty Python’ - as opposed to the snake or the programming language! 😁
It's the sense of irreverence, not taken ourselves too seriously!
@@newbs66 Haha yes, indeed! Monty Python!
😊
Thanks ever so much Audrey!
❤️❤️❤️
Jacob and Ben are quite a phenomenal pairing!
@@Producelikeapro Definitely! It's great that you did the interview. And very good content there too.
@@karlideal5339 thanks ever so much! So glad you enjoyed it!
“Or a musical instrument comes into my life!”
in germany nobody knows him ....Montreux is not even far away
We have 3 Deutsch members of our team and they were all VERY excited to have Jacob on the channel! His break out show after all was in Köln
Well, that's not quite true. I am a 66 year old lady and follow Jacob and his music for about 10 years now, went to his One Man Show concert in Berlin and can't wait for the world tour to come to Berlin. I am happy to have tickets and it's sold out. Believe me, he has massive fans around Germany.
@@Producelikeapro shows it once again, the size of PLAP. Gives a face to the unknown
@@dariarichter2684 Hallo Daria
@@dariarichter2684 yes, agreed! Many PLAP Members were very excited for us to have him on the show!