+Mississippi Dave Jacob is definitely on a higher plane than most of us when it comes to harmonic substitutions. He's taking unconventional chords and chord progressions and making perfect sense to the ear with them. His harmonies are a reminder to me that I have a long, long way to go as an arranger.
+thelonearranger1 Oh absolutely. The only thing I've heard harmony-wise that I might compare it to would be a vocal group that was out years ago called Take 6... But Jacob goes way beyond what they did with his instrumental abilities, arranging, etc... Just incredible.
You MUST be a genius. I've been a pianist-vocalist for 35 years, have played this tune hundreds of times, but I never hear anything like this before, Outrageously wonderful!!
ThatOneDude88 Also, if you want to get technical like that, labeling a chord as Augmented 9th implies that the entire chord is Augmented, which would mean the fifth is raised. You could label it a Maj#9 to save the confusion.
This arrangement is insane. Beautiful beyond my comprehension. I feel, I do litteraly feel, that it is beautiful, I dunno how and why. JC is the one I stop thinking, just start feeling it. And man, there is a lot to experience. Even 8 years later and a whole bunch of albums later, having seen him on stage, having heard a some of his interviews and lessons, this man is a real step ahead in music.
Ok, so i've been trying to analyze what Jacob did in this part and i think i got it (anyone please correct me if i'm wrong on certain parts, i'm still learning lol) So we start on the "mind" lyric in the key of G major with a Gmaj9 chord (our I chord), then a Cadd11/D (IV/V), then we do a tritone substitution of the V chord of our Cadd11/D chord (which gives us a C#m9, resulting in us modulating to the key of B major, and thus becoming our ii), then we do a V I (F#maj6 to Bmaj7). Jacob really is a genius in jazz harmony so analysing these are really fun and help me a lot in understanding what is actually going on in his arrangements so i can implement them to my own, amazing stuff!
@@KasanovOFFICIAL Sounds pretty much right! I'd say the transition from the Cadd11/D to the C#m9 is just contrary motion; apparently he really loves that stuff. But I can't say for sure. He just does what he feels like so there's no definitive answer except what he confirms.
not to say these videos aren't amazing, but the fact that he went from recording videos in his room to making amazing original music and collaborating with other brilliant artists
+Mr Jee He obviously has natural talent and a love for it. I can't say if he's a "prodigy" or not, but let's say that it probably didn't take him as long to learn the instruments as it may have taken others. But there's no denying he's put a lot of hard work into it!
I love that in the last 20% of your arrangements, you go completely insane and make what you did in the first 80% seem like child's play, even though everything so far was already so incredible that few people even understand it, but EVERYONE appreciates it.
I don't even know what to say at this point. Jacob, not only are you an insanely gifted performer, improviser, and just all around phenom, you have one of the most incredible musical minds in the history of mankind. Your arrangements continue to leave me speechless and your knowledge and creativity harmonically and texturally, combined with your flawless execution are unmatched. This gave me chills, made my heart race, and that last chord almost brought a tear to my eye. Once again, beautiful job. Please keep gracing the world with your music. Thank you! P.S. If I had money, I would support the hell out of your Patreon. Good luck with that my friend!
These are great. I like this one and the Flintstones. What fantastic harmonization. My Dad used to write arrangements for the tonight show band and I've been trying to get back there to play these for him. He's 85 now so he doesn't really work computers. I want to make sure he can hear it clearly. maybe with really good stereo phones.
It is amazing to me at the very end as he brings the harmony back to a comfortable place, how that in combination with the completely open way he looks at the camera forces you into an enriched state. For many of his harmonies he goes outside the western musical scale to produce notes that vary from the norm by micro-tones. In this way he creates harmonies that we never hear and this also enables him to transition between keys in a way that is easy on our ears and would otherwise be non-musical. He is particularly fascinated by the ways that these harmonies affect our emotions. All of this is only possible because of his ultra-perfect pitch, his fearless willingness to experiment and be creative and challenge the norms, and his incredible sensitivity, intellect and training. Furthermore, his age (24), his non-judgmental relationship to others, his ability to direct, compose, play any number of instruments well and be charismatic in front of an audience presents a package that challenges our understanding of what is possible for humans and for ourselves.
Never did I imagine that I would come back to this video and remember seeing you a while back! And now you got to play with Snarky... Although I'm starting to wonder wether or not THEY got to play with YOU hahah!
Makau Yole Same here, amazing. I think the easiest way to spell it might be as Ebmin11/Db but I think Db is really the root so it would really be... Db6 add 2 add 4 maybe? (New to jazz so forgive me if I’m massacring the notation lol)
Does he play the keys as well...? How can you be this skilled in composition, string instruments, keys, vocal techniques, EVERYTHING, at this age? I'm 22 and wondering what I'm doing with my life after seeing this dude killing it, haha. This guy deserves so much more recognition, I hope one day mainstream media will let music like this come on radio........ ....but that will never happen :'(
Oh, man, do not fall into the trap of comparing to others. Do your own best, and someone might find even more value in your actions or work than you found in Jacob's. I, for one, know I might never be as good at anything as Jacob Collier is at music.
$.02 - don't do it for anything but the love; listen but don't let it dictate or cramp your style, and never, ever block love or the "amazingness" of life and the universe (and don't be hard on yourself)
I wonder what it would sound like if a musician had 1) an incredible singing range 2) perfect pitch 3) elite understanding of music theory 4) total artistic freedom 5) zero inhibitions 6) amazing patience and love of his craft... A Wonder!
Jacob you've only gone and sodding done it again. Brilliant! And it all seems so effortless. Fantastic, exciting and forward-thinking work. And a screaming melodica solo to boot.
Apart from being so talented, he sings so many songs that are favorites of mine.Everything I love in music he does. There aren't words to do justice to his talent.
Truly astounding and gifted... you can't teach this. It's hard wired at birth for this kid... his destiny was preordained to do this... Music. I'm a musician and can barely follow what he is doing! Extraordinary young man. Much greater things to come from him.
Whenever a new Jacob Collier video comes out, I click the link fully prepared to surrender my mind and soul for whatever sounds come out of my headphones.
Georgia, Georgia The whole day through Just an old sweet song Keeps Georgia on my mind Oh Georgia, Georgia A song of you (song of you) (Comes as sweet and clear) As moonlight through the pines Other arms reach out to me Other eyes smile tenderly Still in peaceful dreams I see The road leads back to you Just an old sweet song Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind) Other arms reach out to me Other eyes smile tenderly Still in peaceful dreams I see The road leads back to you Just an old sweet song Keeps Georgia on my mind
I love this! talk about streching the harmonic possiblitiies of a great song. Thanks for bringing back Vocal Jazz. It should be more popular than it is right now. harmonies are Great
Jacob!!!!!!!!!! you are a genius, it keeps getting better and better, so great to have this in our life time!!!!! you will go down in history as one of the best!
Quello che mi stupisce, sono le parti di basso- possibile che abbia una estensione così grande?-Anni addietro c'erano i Take 6- e quello che stupiva era il "bassista"- Jacob, Bravissimo negli arrangiamenti- veramente un fenomeno- GENIALE.
Never have I ever been more happy that my name is Georgia
Wholsome 🙃
😊😊😊
Me too ❤️
Not trivial also that you're in Jacob's mind...
You must must look up Lukas Nelson’s ‘Forget about Georgia’!
The majority of us can't even comprehend these intricate harmonies in our heads, but we can sure feel them in our hearts! Stunningly beautiful work!
Mississippi Dave Well said!
+Mississippi Dave And this is the most incredible aspect about his music.. Extremely complex harmonies but yet utterly beautiful.
+Mississippi Dave you are damn right !
+Mississippi Dave Jacob is definitely on a higher plane than most of us when it comes to harmonic substitutions. He's taking unconventional chords and chord progressions and making perfect sense to the ear with them. His harmonies are a reminder to me that I have a long, long way to go as an arranger.
+thelonearranger1 Oh absolutely. The only thing I've heard harmony-wise that I might compare it to would be a vocal group that was out years ago called Take 6... But Jacob goes way beyond what they did with his instrumental abilities, arranging, etc... Just incredible.
How is it possible to be so good at so many instruments, sing like that, make some nice sound production and video edit? i think this guy never sleep
But he keeps dreaming. Very creative.
Leandro Loan beautiful :'(
He never wonders if something it's impossible :)
+Tracy Smith computer effects can lower/increase the pitch .... that being said, no denying this guy's insane talent :)
If you want to hear some music... listen The Unlimited Singers. It's a group 'bout the 70's
You MUST be a genius. I've been a pianist-vocalist for 35 years, have played this tune hundreds of times, but I never hear anything like this before, Outrageously wonderful!!
this guy has a vocal range that won't QUIT!!! As an a cappella singer myself, I really appreciate what he does.
No reason this kid isn't getting more props...he's easily Top five most talented musicians/singers I've seen on TH-cam
Who are the others?
Ronald Jenkees, Cory Henry e.t.c
2020: remove “on TH-cam” and your comment stands up
On TH-cam? The world.
@@biobear01 Agreed.
GOOD GRIEF
Well hot damn!! HE DID THAT
also...He sounds like Take 6
Yo, I think I heard a few Mijor-Major chords in there, Kev.
+Machado Mijiga Augmented 9th is the term when there is both major and minor tonalities together.
ThatOneDude88 You haven't seen Kev's video, have you?
ThatOneDude88 Also, if you want to get technical like that, labeling a chord as Augmented 9th implies that the entire chord is Augmented, which would mean the fifth is raised. You could label it a Maj#9 to save the confusion.
It’s 2024, and I’m gobsmacked by this, he was so young and so deeply knowledgeable and versatile in his harmonies… Genius
❤❤😂😂
Well, I used to be a musician.
I feel that every time he releases some music...lol
Until I took an arrow to the knee.
This arrangement is insane. Beautiful beyond my comprehension. I feel, I do litteraly feel, that it is beautiful, I dunno how and why. JC is the one I stop thinking, just start feeling it. And man, there is a lot to experience. Even 8 years later and a whole bunch of albums later, having seen him on stage, having heard a some of his interviews and lessons, this man is a real step ahead in music.
2:04 "I want to play a melodica solo, but there's something wrong! We're not in B major!" ... 2:08 "There we go!"
This is the most impressive thing in this cover. I absolutely loved that transition, so smooth and perfect!
Jacob be like
Ok, so i've been trying to analyze what Jacob did in this part and i think i got it (anyone please correct me if i'm wrong on certain parts, i'm still learning lol)
So we start on the "mind" lyric in the key of G major with a Gmaj9 chord (our I chord), then a Cadd11/D (IV/V), then we do a tritone substitution of the V chord of our Cadd11/D chord (which gives us a C#m9, resulting in us modulating to the key of B major, and thus becoming our ii), then we do a V I (F#maj6 to Bmaj7).
Jacob really is a genius in jazz harmony so analysing these are really fun and help me a lot in understanding what is actually going on in his arrangements so i can implement them to my own, amazing stuff!
@@KasanovOFFICIAL Sounds pretty much right! I'd say the transition from the Cadd11/D to the C#m9 is just contrary motion; apparently he really loves that stuff. But I can't say for sure. He just does what he feels like so there's no definitive answer except what he confirms.
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it's amazing to see how far he's come
not to say these videos aren't amazing, but the fact that he went from recording videos in his room to making amazing original music and collaborating with other brilliant artists
@richardharrold9736I agree. I don't like his new stuff at all.
I don´t get how one has the time to become this good at so many intruments...there are only so many hours.
Jesper Jee especially considering he's so young. Maybe if he were 55, I'd understand.
+Mr Jee He obviously has natural talent and a love for it. I can't say if he's a "prodigy" or not, but let's say that it probably didn't take him as long to learn the instruments as it may have taken others. But there's no denying he's put a lot of hard work into it!
I don't get it, either! And Chris, if Jacob Collier doesn't represent the essence of the word prodigy, I can't imagine what could! :-)
I agree! In the past 2 years I've changed my mind about that. He definitely had an enormous head-start in his knowledge of so many musical concepts
@@ChrisBandyJazz I defenitely think it's more about passion and the right mind set than it is about being a "prodigy"
Your genius is so heartwarming. "Love, love, love that is the soul of genius."
Mozart? Apt :)
As if the goosebump-inducing harmonies were not enough he then throws in that juicy keyboard solo.
I love that in the last 20% of your arrangements, you go completely insane and make what you did in the first 80% seem like child's play, even though everything so far was already so incredible that few people even understand it, but EVERYONE appreciates it.
As a native Georgian, my home state could not receive greater praise
I don't even know what to say at this point. Jacob, not only are you an insanely gifted performer, improviser, and just all around phenom, you have one of the most incredible musical minds in the history of mankind. Your arrangements continue to leave me speechless and your knowledge and creativity harmonically and texturally, combined with your flawless execution are unmatched. This gave me chills, made my heart race, and that last chord almost brought a tear to my eye. Once again, beautiful job. Please keep gracing the world with your music. Thank you! P.S. If I had money, I would support the hell out of your Patreon. Good luck with that my friend!
These are great. I like this one and the Flintstones. What fantastic harmonization. My Dad used to write arrangements for the tonight show band and I've been trying to get back there to play these for him. He's 85 now so he doesn't really work computers. I want to make sure he can hear it clearly. maybe with really good stereo phones.
Have you had a chance to play these for your Dad? I imagine he loved them...
It is amazing to me at the very end as he brings the harmony back to a comfortable place, how that in combination with the completely open way he looks at the camera forces you into an enriched state. For many of his harmonies he goes outside the western musical scale to produce notes that vary from the norm by micro-tones. In this way he creates harmonies that we never hear and this also enables him to transition between keys in a way that is easy on our ears and would otherwise be non-musical. He is particularly fascinated by the ways that these harmonies affect our emotions. All of this is only possible because of his ultra-perfect pitch, his fearless willingness to experiment and be creative and challenge the norms, and his incredible sensitivity, intellect and training. Furthermore, his age (24), his non-judgmental relationship to others, his ability to direct, compose, play any number of instruments well and be charismatic in front of an audience presents a package that challenges our understanding of what is possible for humans and for ourselves.
A whole bunch of superlatives, but I underscore each one. 😉
Never did I imagine that I would come back to this video and remember seeing you a while back! And now you got to play with Snarky... Although I'm starting to wonder wether or not THEY got to play with YOU hahah!
It is a blessing for us to live in the same period of time as you are, Jacob.
Thank you for the infinite amount of inspiration.
absolutely filthy. keep killin it bud.
fake
Julius Caesar I bet you’re not actually Julius Caesar
My god!! Georgia should be very proud of being on your mind! That is awesome. Thank you, Jacob
so ridiculously talented.
another amazing work. Excellent!
Blown away once again. God damn wow.
Pure Pandrenaline 😉
Love the plagal cadence at the end--so reverent...hell. I love it ALL!!
Jacob their harmony is absolutely divine. God bless you friend.
The two last chords at the end gave me the biggest shivers of my life. Once again, thank you for your music.
love the ending!
that final chord....
I know! I specifically came to the comments to see if someone would talk about it. What chord is that by the way?
Makau Yole Same here, amazing.
I think the easiest way to spell it might be as Ebmin11/Db but I think Db is really the root so it would really be... Db6 add 2 add 4 maybe? (New to jazz so forgive me if I’m massacring the notation lol)
So warm...
Makau Yole It’s just the whole left side of the circle of fifths.
@@skoto8219 Ebmin11/Db would be appropriate.
Beautiful brought tears to my eyes
I am absolutely astonished
1:38 OMG that change from b to b flat 🤤🤤
Same 🤤🤤
I could listen to this all day, it's very calming...
This man does not care about key and I am here for it.
This lights my world on fire. It's just perfect.
absolutely phenomenal
I can’t believe all this talent is coming from one human.
Does he play the keys as well...? How can you be this skilled in composition, string instruments, keys, vocal techniques, EVERYTHING, at this age? I'm 22 and wondering what I'm doing with my life after seeing this dude killing it, haha. This guy deserves so much more recognition, I hope one day mainstream media will let music like this come on radio........
....but that will never happen :'(
Eratosthenes just stop comparing yourself to others and do the best you can
Oh, man, do not fall into the trap of comparing to others. Do your own best, and someone might find even more value in your actions or work than you found in Jacob's.
I, for one, know I might never be as good at anything as Jacob Collier is at music.
$.02 - don't do it for anything but the love; listen but don't let it dictate or cramp your style, and never, ever block love or the "amazingness" of life and the universe (and don't be hard on yourself)
I wonder what it would sound like if a musician had 1) an incredible singing range 2) perfect pitch 3) elite understanding of music theory 4) total artistic freedom 5) zero inhibitions 6) amazing patience and love of his craft... A Wonder!
this melts my mind. i studied to this for an assesment and did really bloody well on it the next day
Jacob you've only gone and sodding done it again. Brilliant! And it all seems so effortless. Fantastic, exciting and forward-thinking work. And a screaming melodica solo to boot.
yes jacob. simply yes.
I'm super impressed by his shirt collection.
Am I in heaven, already...? I think so ! Beautiful ! Congrats Jacob, you're great ! xxx
Rich sounds in my ears.
Sweet! Glad a new generation is moving it forward!!!
Apart from being so talented, he sings so many songs that are favorites of mine.Everything I love in music he does. There aren't words to do justice to his talent.
Very "Take 6" so velvety smooth I could wrap myself in the sound and stay all day.
that very last chord actually made me laugh out loud, this is so dope man. you killed it
Phenomenal arrangement as always. That bass ukelele was fascinating!
Truly astounding and gifted... you can't teach this. It's hard wired at birth for this kid... his destiny was preordained to do this... Music. I'm a musician and can barely follow what he is doing! Extraordinary young man. Much greater things to come from him.
Forget all musical traditions and try to understand these voicings.....I don't, but I adore it.....and you, man.....!
I love the harmonies!
Never ceases to amaze me
Jesus man this kid is a freaking genius. What an insane talent.
...my ears are melting, cause i work all these beautiful chords on my organ keys...
I love all what you do little guy
I have no words...This was truly awesome! Stay blessed Jacob x
Whenever a new Jacob Collier video comes out, I click the link fully prepared to surrender my mind and soul for whatever sounds come out of my headphones.
I am so stunned, captivating vocals, then this smoldering keyboard solo! I'm speechless!
Wow, I love this arrangement. Great job.
Effortless Mastery from a Musical Genius!!! Great soul on the walking tenths and minor thirds!!
Toots! Omg that lead is up there with the top leads of all time!
Phenomenal. Genius. Absolutely incredible is Jacob Collier.
Beautiful arrangement, beautifully performed.
That very deep low voices are simply incredible. Make me fly ❤️
Ngl tears in my eyes from colours you've lifted out of this classic
Ok... That is an example of a true musician! You are not just a singer, you are a MUSICIAN! I love it!
I looped this 1000000000000000 times and still cry with it
Check out his new video china tiktok piano streaming, second to last song "Georgia On My Mind", BOOOMMMM!!
Brilliant arrangement! Well worth the wait!
Georgia, Georgia
The whole day through
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Oh Georgia, Georgia
A song of you (song of you)
(Comes as sweet and clear)
As moonlight through the pines
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Goose bumps at the final chord.
Everytime!!
Has anybody told you you're a genius, Mr. Collier? Those harmonies are out of this world. The music history books will have a new entry.
Piece of art.
Such an awesome cover!
My god, you are so talented!
bass ukulele! gotta love it!
How many times can we say.........totally unbelievable!
Beautiful rendition/arrangement. Great wardrobe too.
Those harmonics are just blowing my mind. So many delicious overtones
I love this! talk about streching the harmonic possiblitiies of a great song. Thanks for bringing back Vocal Jazz. It should be more popular than it is right now. harmonies are Great
Jacob!!!!!!!!!! you are a genius, it keeps getting better and better, so great to have this in our life time!!!!! you will go down in history as one of the best!
Quello che mi stupisce, sono le parti di basso- possibile che abbia una estensione così grande?-Anni addietro c'erano i Take 6-
e quello che stupiva era il "bassista"- Jacob, Bravissimo negli arrangiamenti- veramente un fenomeno- GENIALE.
This is so raw
wow maaaaaan. you rock, incredible. awesome
Love him.. Awesome .. :)
Looking forward to seeing and hearing "You" in Montreux !
what a beautiful talent!
Can't fathom what it takes to do this just know it's really really great what a super talented musician I mean this in the highest
Loving this so desperately!
Awesome as usual! Can't wait for an album or EP!
Most beautiful song ever. Harmonies of the soul my dudes😩👌👌🙆
So friggin exited to hear this live!!! AAAARGH!
Utterly Amazing! No words!
You're such an inspiration!
This makes me cry
Stunningly beautiful. An amazing talent.
Incredible vocals,and melodica solo is mind-blowing! Keep climbing, man, sky is NOT a limit for you!