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You may enjoy the arguably best one person vocal/instrumentation cover of Little Blue, as even noted by Jacob himself in the comments of the video. It appears Devin Mooers is one of those talented individuals whose journey hasn't presented the opportunities that others have gotten or taken along the path, and you wind up in your 40s with the demands of a family and the unrealized dream of being an artist or film composer and then you hear Little Blue and are moved to give it the full Jacob treatment in your own style with hundreds of tracks and playing all the instruments as well as conceiving and filming it all. Hope you enjoy it, as I'm sure Devin simply offered it to us for that purpose. th-cam.com/video/hevufshFSos/w-d-xo.html
It's been a long time since music made me cry, but Jacob's songwriting is like a train of whatever emotion you need to feel to heal. This is true artistry/genius and he definitely is a gift to all of humanity!
Great analysis. There's rarely a Jacob track that doesn't give me goose bumps (or brings me to tears in sheer awe), but his apparent mission in uniting the world with music is profound, and he's the best diplomat for cultivating common understanding through creativity, and it really shows in this performance.
what i love the most about all the reactions to this song that ive seen is when it gets to the ending and jacob is directing everyone. everyone watching shuts up. you can see in all the reactors faces what we all feel and its our soul listening. its not the guitar that captivates us. its not the lyrics. its the people. its almost like we as humans, for just a second, care more about the voices of others than anything else. and i love that.
I'm so glad you finally reacted to Jacob (and I hope you do more), he truly deserves everybody's attention because he's NOT just a master technician or an internet phenomenon, it's like he's pure musical empathy incarnate
I have been seeking out and watching reaction videos to this performance for about a week now, it seems to be bringing grown men to absolute genuine tears, is how powerful it is. Thank you for the deconstruct.
Arvo Part (Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten) meets CSN (Lady of the Island) meets James Taylor (Copper line) ... this is a master class in simple folk music built on the shoulders of everything that came before
I just subscribed to your channel. Such a genuine and knowledgeable reaction/analysis of this beautiful human being, who is of course a musical genius...but I believe he is a healer as well. Its like he showers us with universal harmonic beauty that washes over us. Endorphins flow, shivers and goosepimples happen and tears well up and flow...everytime. He creates a sonic cathedral of hope. ❤
I have seen him twice live, once was at the BBC in Glasgow doing his one man band and then again a few years ago with the full band and it's just an incredible experience. I call it the Church of Collier - I am not religious but it was quite the shared spiritual experience in the room.
I love the way Jacob uses key changes to brighten or darken the mood of a song and some of his unconventional chord choices keep the listener off balance in a good way.
It’s intriguing that I was aware of the recorded version of this song in single form, but in this performance it utterly transcends to a very different level. Performed live like this it’s impossible not to feel swelling and dipping emotions that don’t happen with the studio version. It’s utterly beautiful and your explanation and reaction to it mirror my own. Thank you for taking the time to do this and with as little invasion as possible still flows.
Following Jacob for some years now, saw him before the pandemic in Cologne, love most of his work. Lately I am enjoying a broad variety of reaction videos about him. Two reasons: First, different professionals or just music lovers, ready to expose themselves while listening to Jacob are giving me new insights, help me to understand depth in his music I obviously can not comprehend, given my personal background, which is just mine. And each person reacting is broadening my vision of his music. And it’s hard to stop being surprised about the variety of things ppl read in his music. It’s like his music actually has a quite universal language to it. And then there is a second reason. Sometimes I discover someone with proper character and own music, and that’s the case here. I just check out some of your songs on Spotify and honestly, I knew one already and the rest is even more interesting! So, thx for sharing your ideas and more over for being such an impressing musician yourself and sharing your talent and hard work!
It’s actually not my style to write comments like this. But I have to give you, Beth, a big compliment. Apart from your expertise, your empathy and open-mindedness, you speak such enchanting English that I fell in love with it. It’s a great pleasure to find people like you here on TH-cam and enjoy your videos. - Thank you very much and greetings from Bavaria
Hi Beth. I'm also very moved by this performance of Jacob. It's a great time to be alive to hear music like this. Can't wait to see him live in November 😌. Thank you for your reaction 💜
I watched you reacting to Jacobs' beautiful work, and I saw the exact same emotions that I experience - my heart & mind swaying gently, then soaring to breathtaking heights. What an amazing blending of heart, mind & spirit. Thank you for sharing your love of music at its' most emotional moments...
I've watched the original and reactions about 30 times and i still get shivers. The shimmery natural reverb and echo is so enveloping. When the choir comes in, i just want to be in the room and feeling that energy. It wasn't until earlier today i realized he was playing a 5 string guitar
I've always been blown away by your production and the quality of your videos. Transformative, insightful, and absolutely gorgeous the way you explain things. Thank you for always being the best of the Vocal Coach React tuber/ Professional, inspiring artist. I've been following for a long time and for whoever hasn't already, you won't regret it!
Thank you...and Jacob and company. Love how you understand!!! PS Former choral conductor and orchestral musician here. Those changes from 4:40 to 55...OMG.
As the "musical gift" of the 21st century, the prize/surprise at the center of the beautiful wrapping is his restoring our faith in humanity. Maybe we indeed are worthy of this planet after all.
I went to Jacob's concert in San Francisco last night. What an amazing experience to be part of one of his "audience choirs". He doesn't just guide you to the pitches. He also guides you to shape the vowels. We started on an "oooo", but at various points he had us shift to "ah" and "eee" and so on. I know he's done this a lot so he's figured out what works well for directing people, but even for a non-singer like me it was obvious what he wanted. Honestly makes me want to get better at singing.
I just came off of Michael Palmisano's (@Guitargate) musical analysis of this incredible song! Beth's take with emphasis on the vocals here is just like MPs' video a beautiful complement to this song and really shows and makes you appreciate even more the musical genius/magic that's manifesting itself here!
Gosh..never heard of him but what a sweet voice. This reminds me of One Voice Children's Choir with Masa Fukuda...listening to them is an unbelievably moving experience. Today is a good time to check out Jacob Collier...given we are stuck inside while our 16" snowstorm makes us inoperable stooges of its debilitating power. Gotta love the seasons 😊 🖐Wisconsin
If you're interested in a general overview of Jacob Collier, you might start with a BBC documentary called "Jacob Collier - In the Room Where it Happens." or a recent article in the UK edition of Rolling Stone called "Jacob Collier is your favourite musician's favourite musician". Have fun!
I've felt it time and time again, Jacob has this effect with some of his music, like he's got a direct tap into your spine to give you these chills that make you feel so warm... if that makes any sense lol.
Musical complexity level - Master. Humanity level - Epic. Some of his songs are much more complex, but, to me, this is the most real, emotionally packed song I've heard. (And I'm 59).
It's so good that you mentioned Benjamin Britten in your analysis of this genius, young composer/conductor/singer/musician. When we were rehearsing for the premier of War Requiem in '62, our young ears were hearing strange, yet amazing chords and progressions. Aaron Copeland did some unusual stuff for voice too. Collier's simple conducting style reminds me so much of Copeland and Willcocks. Do you agree?
My reactions exactly, haha! (I cried my eyes out first time I listened to it 😂) JC is unique. He might be a perfect musician. Very nice music on Spotify, btw 🤩
I don't know if this is your first time just hearing this song or your first time hearing Jacob Collier. If you're not familiar with Jacob, look up a fairly recent BBC documentary on him called "In The Room Where it Happens" (it should be available on TH-cam). It gives an excellent introduction and overview of his AMAZING career so far. Simply put, Jacob's talent in all aspects of music if OFF THE CHARTS. Quincy Jones has said, “I have never in my life seen a talent like this.” [EDIT: By the way, if anyone is thinking, "Did you even watch the video? Beth says she is very familiar with Jacob in the video." I wrote the comment before the video was available to watch after I saw in the Community tab that it was coming.]
I discovered Dodie on Tiny Desk, I'd never heard of her before. I went on a bit of a Dodie binge. Her music is utterly breathtaking. Anyway, I came back to listen to Little Blue once more as I've always loved Jacob since he played with Snarky Puppy. And guess who's standing there in the chapel, in the video of Little Blue? Dodie. Dodie is standing right there. Not wearing blue.
Dear Beth . . . thank you for introducing me to the talents of Mr. Collier . . . after listening to his vocalizations and guitar playing for just a few bars of this, i thought i was listening to the reincaranation of the fabulously magnificent Kenny Rankin . . . and yes, any comparison to Kenny Rankin is incredibly high praise . . . . . . thank you again and a very blessed Happy New Year to you . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danny in Mississippi
I just discovered Jacob last week. Where the hell have I been? I’m beginning to think there must be something to reincarnation. He is lifetimes of genius. There is hope for humanity.
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You may enjoy the arguably best one person vocal/instrumentation cover of Little Blue, as even noted by Jacob himself in the comments of the video.
It appears Devin Mooers is one of those talented individuals whose journey hasn't presented the opportunities that others have gotten or taken along the path, and you wind up in your 40s with the demands of a family and the unrealized dream of being an artist or film composer and then you hear Little Blue and are moved to give it the full Jacob treatment in your own style with hundreds of tracks and playing all the instruments as well as conceiving and filming it all.
Hope you enjoy it, as I'm sure Devin simply offered it to us for that purpose.
th-cam.com/video/hevufshFSos/w-d-xo.html
"Complex and unexpected, yet very safe and warm, and it just makes sense." That's a beautiful and precise definition of Jacob's music here.
It's been a long time since music made me cry, but Jacob's songwriting is like a train of whatever emotion you need to feel to heal. This is true artistry/genius and he definitely is a gift to all of humanity!
I agree. I'm always teary-eyed watching others discover Jacob's magic.
I can already say: you have to react to more of his songs :D
Great analysis. There's rarely a Jacob track that doesn't give me goose bumps (or brings me to tears in sheer awe), but his apparent mission in uniting the world with music is profound, and he's the best diplomat for cultivating common understanding through creativity, and it really shows in this performance.
what i love the most about all the reactions to this song that ive seen is when it gets to the ending and jacob is directing everyone. everyone watching shuts up. you can see in all the reactors faces what we all feel and its our soul listening. its not the guitar that captivates us. its not the lyrics. its the people. its almost like we as humans, for just a second, care more about the voices of others than anything else. and i love that.
To me, Jacob is music. It flows freely from him without technical limitation or practical consideration. Simply put, he was born to do this.
I haven't stopped listening to this song for the past month. There's something so special and beautiful about it
I'm so glad you finally reacted to Jacob (and I hope you do more), he truly deserves everybody's attention because he's NOT just a master technician or an internet phenomenon, it's like he's pure musical empathy incarnate
This whole song is a big hug for the soul.
I cried at least the first dozen times I heard the song, and even now I get choked up when I stop and listen properly
Being in the crowd when he turned us all into a choir was one of the most amazing things I've ever been a part of
Me too! I just went to his gig at the O2!
I have been seeking out and watching reaction videos to this performance for about a week now, it seems to be bringing grown men to absolute genuine tears, is how powerful it is. Thank you for the deconstruct.
Glad to know I'm not the only one. Been trying to figure out wtf is wrong with me.
La sua arte è un onda meravigliosa che va e torna, si infrange, risacca, calma ed eccitabile. Che meraviglia
I love that when he says "be the strings of my guitar" he plays a scale across all the strings of his guitar.
It’s beautiful how art…music, can draw humanity together. How lovely!❤
Arvo Part (Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten) meets CSN (Lady of the Island) meets James Taylor (Copper line) ... this is a master class in simple folk music built on the shoulders of everything that came before
I just subscribed to your channel. Such a genuine and knowledgeable reaction/analysis of this beautiful human being, who is of course a musical genius...but I believe he is a healer as well. Its like he showers us with universal harmonic beauty that washes over us. Endorphins flow, shivers and goosepimples happen and tears well up and flow...everytime. He creates a sonic cathedral of hope. ❤
"Are you as goose-pimply as me?" - Yes, gurl. Yes!
I have seen him twice live, once was at the BBC in Glasgow doing his one man band and then again a few years ago with the full band and it's just an incredible experience. I call it the Church of Collier - I am not religious but it was quite the shared spiritual experience in the room.
Also - it is insane this is live!
I love the way Jacob uses key changes to brighten or darken the mood of a song and some of his unconventional chord choices keep the listener off balance in a good way.
It’s intriguing that I was aware of the recorded version of this song in single form, but in this performance it utterly transcends to a very different level. Performed live like this it’s impossible not to feel swelling and dipping emotions that don’t happen with the studio version. It’s utterly beautiful and your explanation and reaction to it mirror my own. Thank you for taking the time to do this and with as little invasion as possible still flows.
Your face while you listen to this (and the goosebumps) are me with every Jacob song.
Not to mention the tears that well every time.
Following Jacob for some years now, saw him before the pandemic in Cologne, love most of his work. Lately I am enjoying a broad variety of reaction videos about him. Two reasons: First, different professionals or just music lovers, ready to expose themselves while listening to Jacob are giving me new insights, help me to understand depth in his music I obviously can not comprehend, given my personal background, which is just mine. And each person reacting is broadening my vision of his music. And it’s hard to stop being surprised about the variety of things ppl read in his music. It’s like his music actually has a quite universal language to it.
And then there is a second reason. Sometimes I discover someone with proper character and own music, and that’s the case here. I just check out some of your songs on Spotify and honestly, I knew one already and the rest is even more interesting! So, thx for sharing your ideas and more over for being such an impressing musician yourself and sharing your talent and hard work!
Thanks so much Greg!
It’s actually not my style to write comments like this. But I have to give you, Beth, a big compliment. Apart from your expertise, your empathy and open-mindedness, you speak such enchanting English that I fell in love with it. It’s a great pleasure to find people like you here on TH-cam and enjoy your videos. - Thank you very much and greetings from Bavaria
I've listened to this song like a hundred times, and every time,
EVERY time,
it brings tears to my eyes.
Music is the only thing that can consistently make me cry from the pure beauty of it all
I listen to several reaction channels, but yours is the only one that brings new awesome artists to my attention. Thanks so much.
Wow, thank you!
Hi Beth. I'm also very moved by this performance of Jacob. It's a great time to be alive to hear music like this. Can't wait to see him live in November 😌. Thank you for your reaction 💜
Are you seeing him in Germany?
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I watched you reacting to Jacobs' beautiful work, and I saw the exact same emotions that I experience - my heart & mind swaying gently, then soaring to breathtaking heights. What an amazing blending of heart, mind & spirit. Thank you for sharing your love of music at its' most emotional moments...
As goosepimply if not more, I Always tear up when he starts to chorally direct the room. Beautiful 🥲
I've watched the original and reactions about 30 times and i still get shivers. The shimmery natural reverb and echo is so enveloping. When the choir comes in, i just want to be in the room and feeling that energy.
It wasn't until earlier today i realized he was playing a 5 string guitar
Thank you so much for your reactions, so beautiful this video and the music of Jacob Collier.❤
hi Beth.
Deine Reaktion auf dieses musikalische Wunder finde ich ebenso wunderbar ❤❤❤ Ich fühle das du Jakob fühlst. 💐
Very very beautiful , thanks to Jacob and the choir, and the empathy with you Beth. Alan
It is wonderful to share your experience; it feels so good, warming, like being guided.
Great video. I cry every time i hear this song. Jacob is the modern Beethoven. He is absolutely a prodigy.
I've always been blown away by your production and the quality of your videos. Transformative, insightful, and absolutely gorgeous the way you explain things. Thank you for always being the best of the Vocal Coach React tuber/ Professional, inspiring artist. I've been following for a long time and for whoever hasn't already, you won't regret it!
What a wonderful genuine reaction to Collier’s wondrously authentic music.
Thanks, Beth !
Don’t Let Your Roar go Quiet.
Semper Fidelis
Wonderful stuff. I remember when Jacob put out the call for people to join him on Instagram. It was for later in the day, and this magic occurred.
Jacob is on another level.
“It just makes sense”
So true.
Jacob Collier and Aurora Collab A rock The seed Powerful and beautiful
Thank You. I love Jacob but hearing his music looking to your moved face makes it really special
PLEASE! react to more Jacob Collier music 😢 he's one of my favorite artists and his not quite known in latinoamerica 🙏🏻
Thank you...and Jacob and company. Love how you understand!!! PS Former choral conductor and orchestral musician here. Those changes from 4:40 to 55...OMG.
As the "musical gift" of the 21st century, the prize/surprise at the center of the beautiful wrapping is his restoring our faith in humanity. Maybe we indeed are worthy of this planet after all.
you are truly a kindred spirit. Your faces of anguish are my faces of anguish!
You put into words what I have felt when I heard (and hear) this song! Thank you for this.
I think the amateur choir was a brilliant choice. They all are having a unique and joyful moment together, and it comes out in the video & music.
Agreed, much nicer than a pro choir, keeps it feeling human and relatable
Phenomenal recording
I went to Jacob's concert in San Francisco last night. What an amazing experience to be part of one of his "audience choirs". He doesn't just guide you to the pitches. He also guides you to shape the vowels. We started on an "oooo", but at various points he had us shift to "ah" and "eee" and so on. I know he's done this a lot so he's figured out what works well for directing people, but even for a non-singer like me it was obvious what he wanted. Honestly makes me want to get better at singing.
Glad you've finally covered my favorite song out of Jacob's ever growing collection! It's very profound and powerful indeed!
I dont think I can listen to this song without tearing up
Everytime.....❤
Jacob put in the description that the choir learned that THAT day, and it took I believe 3 tries till they got the final result. Just incredible!!!
Yes!! Very goose bump inducing.
And don't tell anyone but some tears may have squeezed out too.
Great reaction this old fella was having a bad day thanks Beth you infectios smile helped ❤❤
I just came off of Michael Palmisano's (@Guitargate) musical analysis of this incredible song! Beth's take with emphasis on the vocals here is just like MPs' video a beautiful complement to this song and really shows and makes you appreciate even more the musical genius/magic that's manifesting itself here!
Gosh..never heard of him but what a sweet voice. This reminds me of One Voice Children's Choir with Masa Fukuda...listening to them is an unbelievably moving experience. Today is a good time to check out Jacob Collier...given we are stuck inside while our 16" snowstorm makes us inoperable stooges of its debilitating power. Gotta love the seasons 😊 🖐Wisconsin
You are in for a treat. He really is a musical genius!
If you're interested in a general overview of Jacob Collier, you might start with a BBC documentary called "Jacob Collier - In the Room Where it Happens." or a recent article in the UK edition of Rolling Stone called "Jacob Collier is your favourite musician's favourite musician". Have fun!
@victorsixtythree Thanks for the information...will check out...after our storms stop and our internet stays on.😊
I've felt it time and time again, Jacob has this effect with some of his music, like he's got a direct tap into your spine to give you these chills that make you feel so warm... if that makes any sense lol.
Musical complexity level - Master. Humanity level - Epic. Some of his songs are much more complex, but, to me, this is the most real, emotionally packed song I've heard. (And I'm 59).
It's so good that you mentioned Benjamin Britten in your analysis of this genius, young composer/conductor/singer/musician. When we were rehearsing for the premier of War Requiem in '62, our young ears were hearing strange, yet amazing chords and progressions. Aaron Copeland did some unusual stuff for voice too. Collier's simple conducting style reminds me so much of Copeland and Willcocks. Do you agree?
Jacob COLLIER IS A magicien.he IS multi-instrumentist.but,WHEN HE PLAY WITH JUST A GUITAR, it'so EMOTIONAL...THANK YOU,BETH...
My reactions exactly, haha! (I cried my eyes out first time I listened to it 😂) JC is unique. He might be a perfect musician. Very nice music on Spotify, btw 🤩
Jacob always hits my youl instantly without borders... and yes, what you said - Jacob is making universal music a language.
I don't know if this is your first time just hearing this song or your first time hearing Jacob Collier. If you're not familiar with Jacob, look up a fairly recent BBC documentary on him called "In The Room Where it Happens" (it should be available on TH-cam). It gives an excellent introduction and overview of his AMAZING career so far. Simply put, Jacob's talent in all aspects of music if OFF THE CHARTS. Quincy Jones has said, “I have never in my life seen a talent like this.”
[EDIT: By the way, if anyone is thinking, "Did you even watch the video? Beth says she is very familiar with Jacob in the video." I wrote the comment before the video was available to watch after I saw in the Community tab that it was coming.]
I know Jacob just not this song. Jacob is incredible :)
for a few moments she was completely in love - with him, his music, and everything in existence... and so were we
lol I love your reaction when he does all the key changes 💖
Aw congrats on fable. I will 😃👏👏 rar . Lovely review Beth 😃👌
This song is so hauntingly beautiful that it reminds me a lot to Peter Gabriel.
❤
Agreee
Yup, goosebumps every time!
Thanks Beth. I love that you loved this, too :) Have a hunt around for the commentary from Hans Zimmer in relation to this beautiful man.
Yeaaah beth i wanted you to react to jacob for a long timee. Love this❤
You should listen to the Paste Magazine session of Sky Above by Jacob. One of my favourites ❤
What a wonderful and honest reaction.
Beth, I just love your reactions.
Loved the song!
Goosebumps
So glad I found this
I love you Beth Roars
Great video. Thank you.
I discovered Dodie on Tiny Desk, I'd never heard of her before. I went on a bit of a Dodie binge. Her music is utterly breathtaking. Anyway, I came back to listen to Little Blue once more as I've always loved Jacob since he played with Snarky Puppy. And guess who's standing there in the chapel, in the video of Little Blue? Dodie. Dodie is standing right there.
Not wearing blue.
Dear Beth . . . thank you for introducing me to the talents of Mr. Collier . . . after listening to his vocalizations and guitar playing for just a few bars of this, i thought i was listening to the reincaranation of the fabulously magnificent Kenny Rankin . . . and yes, any comparison to Kenny Rankin is incredibly high praise . . . . . . thank you again and a very blessed Happy New Year to you . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danny in Mississippi
I just discovered Jacob last week. Where the hell have I been? I’m beginning to think there must be something to reincarnation. He is lifetimes of genius. There is hope for humanity.
Que voz tan linda una canción que me atrevería decir según yo bohemia bella que hizo llorar a mí H. Prrj 💙 bien Beth 👏👏🍀🍀
little blue mahogany sessions. you have to review it!. really enjoyed this, thank you.
Beautiful💙thank you
Oh my GOSH! This should be good...
You should absolutely listen to Moon River, will blow your mind
Why can’t I listen to this song without tearing up?
While he was always technically proficient, over the years, I believe Jacob has greatly improved his emotional expression.
Your own beauty makes this song even better! What a wonderful video! Thank you!
Great analysis as usual
Great analysis as usual! PLEASE do an analysis of Gracie Lawrence (of the band Lawrence) singing “Don’t Lose Sight.”
❤😢😊😮🎉 Amazing!
The guy is a true soundsmith 🥹
Jacob is a God of a human voices and choirs.....
Please, please, please react to the completed version of Bridge Over Troubled Water by Jacob Collier with Yebba, John Legend, and Tori Kelly !!!
Check out Jacob Collier with Snarky Puppy and Metropol Orchest.
Like a cross between Simon and Garfunkel and Sting , this melody reminds me of Fields of wheat.
6:01 that chord was so random 😂 but it kind of worked in a strange way
that's not random 🤦🏻♀️
@@sany.sihalohoIt's definitely outside of the scale, that's for sure