Blackbird by Bobby McFerrin

Tis is just a part of Spontaneous inventions show. Incredible voice range and groove! I love this guy! Enjoy it.

[@GeorgeCollier]

oh my god the lick at 1:18 is amazing

[@viola_case]

Hi George 😀

[@dehanbadenhorst1398]

You brought me here lol

[@xarenian]

why

[@LyrixNChill]

I was going comment, “check out George Collier’s transcription” …. Then quickly realized it was George Collier himself commenting

[@chayanka_kaushik]

You're jacob Collier disguised in George.

[@katiej88]

i love how "taking breaths" is too uncool for this guy, so he just sings a pitch on his inhalation. That way he doesn't have to stop singing to take a breath. AWESOME

[@troygardner1610]

Totally it's necessary on many forms of fully bully musicianship ...for "circular breathing" compare any trumpet player like "miles davis" vs Louis Armstrong ( chip monk cheeks fully inflated), or avant gaurd pipes/flutes like jaron lineard Any normal person can whistle inverted but not in same range of normal "out" breathing

[@Hypatiaization]

😂

[@michaela.754]

Fucking hipsters

[@beatrixwickson8477]

He doesn't work for oxygen. Oxygen works for him!

[@felixhenson9926]

BACKWARDS SINGING OMG (sorry, for reference i'm amused because this is literally what Jack Black is joking about doing in a sketch of his)

[@PaulAngelini]

Towards the end I realized he was breathing actual notes in tempo without missing a step. Incredible.

[@nat1baby]

Inward singing bro... have you not heard the Tenacious D album?

[@alfredagatucci2674]

pretty sure is singing on his inhales as well

[@TheZigzagman]

@@nat1baby He's like a fucking one man band.

[@biggusdickus1689]

@@nat1baby You fucking sit there in your tower!

[@done1675]

Such a shame that there are those who only know Bobby from Don't Worry, Be Happy, and is a punchline for some kind of joke. He is impossibly talented.

[@AmericasComic]

I'd imagine from everything I've seen of Bobby McFerrin that he seems humble enough that he'd be glad that that's how he's known to people.

[@tejaswoman]

Expressed this same concept on Twitter moments ago - though I say it with no disrespect to "Don't Worry," which I love dearly.

[@carlosvillaescusa1967]

Some people think Bob Marley did "don't worry be happy" and not him :c

[@mistarhymes68]

Yea I’m only here because of Key and Peele

[@ruthjeffery2539]

I'm floored by this man

[@LeLeonTanis]

i can definitely see how jacob collier was inspired by Bobby amazing voice control

[@ArtosFIN]

@@littlejimdavies30 wtf xddd

[@Exploshi]

@@littlejimdavies30 why do u say this?

[@JabariMore]

James Mathew Davies that’s an opinion. Music is a large spectrum. I believe Jacob’s music is some of the best I’ve heard, I kinda have have to listen to a lot of music due to being a music student but Jacob’s is some of the best technically and emotionally for me. So it’s really an opinion. You can outright say it’s bad or good. It all comes done to preference.

[@sandinoflores5731]

@@littlejimdavies30 you do realize that not all music is meant for you right?

[@Ducklol]

@@littlejimdavies30 Wait so you like this but not Collier... Weird

[@Souperbass]

This is easily one of the most amazing vocal performances I've ever seen.

[@animalcollective3113]

this guy is probably in the top 5 vocalists of all times. There is a difference in just singing, or using your voice as an instrument. And this guy is just the best

[@ElCholoDeJolo]

Man those bass notes. Perfect

[@Cogliastro]

It's amazing how he breaths in a note every four notes or so during the meldoy so that he doesn't have to stop singing to breath EVER. That's an amazing show of breath control.

[@IndyJones31]

For all I know the applause at the end were his vocals too.

[@CantStopMeMMA]

Fax 😂😂😂

[@fastballonly]

Such a privilege to live in an era in which a magnificent talent like Bobby is alive. Thanks for posting. Great performance.

[@joebruin24]

He's even pitch-perfect when singing while breathing in...amazing!

[@AndyMangele]

Many years ago I asked my singing teacher if she has a grasp on what McFerrin is doing on "Blackbird". "A grasp?" - she replied - "Are you joking?" 😂

[@oscarrb8332]

I remember seeing this back in elementary school. I randomly thought of it today and had to see it again. This man is amazing!

[@tesscrelli783]

Holy fuck. I heard this cover a long time ago and I've been searching for it for ages. This is great.

[@riccardomei]

Pure genius. The most inventive vocalist of our time. I saw him live many times and I was smiling all the time with my face and my soul...and I also had the chance to improvise some scat a little with him...what a joy... :-)

[@f1ax]

People like this are so rare because society is so quick to put people down b4 they get a chance to acctualy make what they do effortless. I honestly think that if people werent so damn envious we would be blessed with many more awesome people like bobby! Evry time i hear his voice it just gets better. :)

[@TheNaekid]

Bobby is the MAN!!! Love this guy. He has an insane amount of talent.

[@Kumalingu]

Everytime I hear something new that he sings, I'm amazed. Still can't believe, that one person can do this. He is definitely one of the best vocalists of all time.

[@TheDivayenta]

those intervals are killer!

[@SaraDecember]

OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just...I mean....what genius just happened in my ears??!! Yes!!!! ~*° MIND EXPLODES°*~!!

[@nuitsolaire9880]

Quel talent! Une reprise très original et personnel d'une musique que j'adore des Beatles. Voilà un vrai artiste

[@rockyboy751]

Wow! Great song, great creativity. This is a song that any talented artist can sing and make sound great with their own style. Thank you Paul, and Bobby.

[@roffelboy]

its like, at the end of each song ...he just wakes up. like he was in another world doing his thing and when hes done he wakes up and is happy as hell :D

[@stonedmermaid679]

This brings me to tears Ugh I love my black people

[@MuzoSTEIN]

Absolute Genius, this guy. And, pioneering too. Thank you for all the highs and thrills!

[@-yfm-]

Have listened to a lot of versions of this. Masters, direct recordings and generally better quality captures. And this is still the best one.

[@cidorp]

Espontâneo, veradeiro, único, incrível, espetacular. Poucas palavras que demonstram que nãohá palavras para descrever este gênio. Sem ferir o clássico dos Beatles.

[@dvoob]

Bom dia

[@danielboyer4799]

Le meilleur chanteur du monde !! Seul avec un micro !!! C'est trop !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! J'adore toujours !!!

[@lefilsdeloncledemonsieurbr3477]

je pense que tu as oublié le célèbre Michael Jackson avant de dire que c est le meilleur chanteur du monde réfléchis

[@siphepheloful]

This guy has amazing control over his voice, he surely takes control of it and uses it in ways I never even imagined were possible...wow this is truly amazing!!

[@EmmaXoxoRose]

Phenomenal...air..pitch...body control, what a gift to humanity, range and groove also, songwriter, talent that should make the music 'industry' thrive..too bad its a sampling shark-fest out there

[@amyfogg86]

This is one of my favorite songs! In this way. I attempted to imitate, i had a farm, and working around the animals they didnt mind me practicing. 🤣 he has superior talent.

[@willybarber1]

The true brilliance of him is the story behind how he arrived at his "voice" . It's worth the Google search.

[@rhapsody310]

He makes me cry tears of joy.

[@MrDumpydoop]

This guy is awesome.Learned about him in music class years ago. Now I'm hooked,

[@chocolattinni]

he is truly the voice and the thing! love so much !

[@dupont135]

Somekind of a genius...

[@zteelchainz]

well that was just about the coolest thing i've ever seen

[@lampshade7774]

bobby mcferrin - god of vocal cords

[@pauletteforman]

Exceptional breathing control.....his vocal and musicial ranges were awesome, and he mastered the A CAPELLA technique in such a way he could put both musicians vocalists to a quiet shame 😃❤👍🏽!

[@ThiagoPach]

He is Spontaneous Amazing Perfect! I love the way he plays his music!!! The sounds! Dont understand why some people doesnt like it, but... Taste is taste!

[@feend0g]

Love this guy, tremendous talent!

[@TheJuliusJT]

What an artist! He feels music and sound on a whole other level

[@suckmecok]

I wouldn't say it's my favorite version but it's certainly the coolest. Bobby McFerrin is awsome.

[@rbaleksandar]

That man is amazing! Incredible performance.

[@l0lip0p]

i cant lie. he makes me wanna cry. this is wonderfully fantastic. his voice is a gift to mankind in my opinion.

[@jkportfolio]

Incredible skill and also connects on an emotional level.

[@Beemerboy324]

THAT is absolute vocal precision.

[@cygiant]

He's brilliant! There's no one like him.

[@javiervera2126]

This is so beautiful, fragile and intimate in such a heart melting way

[@akasilenz]

i love this song.!!!! and his versions awesome.

[@BernardFrance26]

amazing! first time seeing and hearing this interpretation!

[@fluidstatic]

*shakes head in amazement* This man is a true genius. I adore everything this man's voice touches.

[@42smeggly]

I'm 12 again!!! Genius.

[@MaXaNoMaLoUs]

Why does he make me cry all the time:).. its just so pure. Very inspiring

[@imprompturob]

got the chills like 15 times. unbelievable.

[@dmx011]

What musical talent. How is a generation missing this?

[@oliver9726]

true

[@blockhax6146]

We’re not...

[@guesswhatmusic]

We have Jacob Collier

[@Broadwaybaybee]

Just met him :) Absolutely amazing, and he's so humble and happy it's refreshing. Especially with someone who has so much talent.

[@chrispyish75]

I have not heard a person singing (producing tone) while inhaling breath before or since. The Voice was huge for me as a kid learning to sing. Bobby is wonderful. Thanks!

[@sr-hd3bz]

his vocals just amazing

[@iama_donut9766]

this is so amazing its better than that i just cant come up with another word out standing bravo

[@weepingguitar23]

Pure Magic! I think Paul would have a lot of respect for this! :)

[@toledogirl14]

How can you not like this?? It's musical genius!

[@Amocles]

Natural and pure skill at making Harmony

[@Splinter1X]

Bobby McFerrin what an Entertaining and Ridiculously Talented man. I Got Nothing Nothing but Respect for this Him.

[@EdoBigFish]

@1:17 Terrific... Even more accurate than a real instrument itself...

[@Muzo-jc7el]

Staggeringly good! Unprecedented, I think?...Adds a radically enhancing dimension to the notion of Accapella.

[@Comment0815]

this is really amazing...how can a man jump from such a low tone to such a high one??? he's really the best, who does things like this... also listen to his version of bach's ave maria...really amazing

[@dsh1996]

I love this. Found it through So You Think You Can Dance. Pure art.

[@WELLERISGODENDOF]

this guy is amazing! :O love it man! The Beatles Forever!

[@jensofdenmark]

I sure been missing out. Two weeks ago I only knew him with Don't' Worry Be Happy :-)

[@hantont]

I could listen to this all day long.

[@khasannigma357]

He is hella DOPE!!

[@Paty1972djan]

Love this talent!!!!

[@brandom1953]

Very well put! Perfect pitch has nothing to do with being able to nail an interval. No one on the planet can do what Bobby does.

[@PokerJoker811]

The one thing that continually brings me amazement on Bobby McFerrin is what must be a superhuman set of lungs.

[@j491]

Had this on video. So lovely to see again...

[@bthrun90]

yeah, he's one of my favorites alive right now. Actually... ever. No one has brought to the table what he has.

[@MSUSI24]

Too much talent in one person. just incredible.

[@wownations2283]

I can beatbox but i have never heard this before. Its AMAZING!!!!

[@kh2freek]

Bad news for Jack Black: Bobby McFerrin invented inward singing before he did

[@TechnoBacon]

I'm sure he knows that lol.

[@RuDiDevino]

First thoughts watching this LOL

[@dyson85]

Only one word for that.... genius.

[@wolfiesown]

what Bobby does with his voice is almost physically impossible. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't heard it myself.

[@Aydee2020]

This is what you call a real musician.

[@slichvid]

I've seen Bobby live, but this video is even better at showing how deft he is. Listen to how he can switch from bass tenor to falsetto nearly every 8th note.

[@asaarana8869]

Love you so much Bobby

[@gregonline6506]

bobby is so crazy, just love that guy for more than 20 years. I specially love THIS song, it´s like musical cubism bobby disguised as picasso...

I love tis AND I love Dont Worry be Happy

[@karmamontgomery9683]

The incredible grandpappy of beatbox!!!

[@fernadoreyeslopez3073]

Espiritualidad pura, como lo mostró en toda su carrera

[@nukemell]

What an imagination,I dont think ne one can imate him.The secret is in his head,am totally psyched awesome performance.

[@Widowshijo]

He Sings Breathing in ,& out. Whistles while in-hailing. Genius

[@horsecraziegal]

too amazing to ever put into words... xoxo lovely

[@Doginthefog]

thanks for sharing, he is a living miracle!

[@AndHunt777]

Absolutely breathtaking to behold

[@nornir1]

just gorgeous!

[@marilou5774]

Maravilloso!!! Gracias por subir!!!

[@gc6497]

CIAO ! I LOVE HIM!!!!!!!!!!

[@paulrandig]

incredible. impossible. irresistible.

[@MissNophi2U]

everytime i watch it i'm amazed