Jacob Collier, Dodie and Laufey - 'Wild Mountain Thyme' with NSO | Reaction

[@bryanleggo3489]

I barely knew about Jacob when I first saw him at the Kennedy Center two nights after this concert. Then it was him, his band, the same NSO orchestra and the Aeolians choir behind them. I didn't know it then but Jacob does at least one audience choir at all of his concerts. I couldn't believe it. Later the Aoelians singing World O World which was also stunning. His Little Blue Mahogany sessions also has an informal audience choir of fans local to London. As for Laughey, it's funny to me that so many people haven't heard of her, either given that she is by far the biggest name in jazz in the world based on streaming views. She's the latest to be called the savior of jazz although what she does is largely 20th century pop a la Ella Fitzgerald and Chet Baker. She's a classically trained cellist among other things. Her fan base is heavily younger females. Like most English speakers, you mangled the pronunciation of her name which is a common one in Iceland. Anyway, you should react to her as well as World O World recording session with musical notation video. In fact, for lots of great artists you can react to all the people Jacob has collaborated with from Dirty Loops to Tori Kelly (Bridge Over Troubled Waters) to Lawrence the Band. For Jacob himself you'll want to check out All Night Long, Moon River, Hideaway, Makes Me Cry and All I Need with Mahalia. To start.

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@bryanleggo3489 Thank you so much for the comment. I will certainly listen to more of Laughey. I've listened to the Tori Kelly Collabs but will check out the others you mentioned. I started this channel to expand my musical knowledge, so appreciate the help.

[@palm2004]

He’s a musical genius

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@palm2004 Different level.

[@Joshsclips]

“How’s he managed to find a crowd of people that can all sing?” Apart from the fact that his fans are mainly musicians, everyone can sing a scale if we’re given a reference. Doesn’t have to be perfect because we essentially even each other out when you have a large group like that. Experiencing it in person though… surreal, truly

[@victorsixtythree]

Simply stunning! Directing his audience as a choir is something that Jacob does at all of his concerts. Here is one example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXzWd2Zmbr2jgNEsi=tQHDzkHiPs34_6ew

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@victorsixtythree Very tempted to watch this now, but I'll try and save it for a reaction.

[@royemiliani-musicandart1042]

Nope, you’re not getting carried away. Jacob Collier is nothing short of a genius.

[@Joshsclips]

“How’s he managed to find a crowd of people that can all sing?” Apart from the fact that his fans are mainly musicians, everyone can sing a scale if we’re given a reference. You guessed right. Doesn’t have to be perfect because we essentially even each other out when you have a large group like that. Experiencing it in person though… surreal, legitimately. It is once-in-a-lifetime. Can’t believe he recreates it like every week… you’re absolutely not getting carried away, it’s emotionally moving. Anyways- there are absolutely other similar videos that will affect you like this one. Little Blue mahogany session is similar, as I mentioned in another comment. There are others, I can link them with titles if you’d like

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@Joshsclips Yes, please do, I'll definitely watch everything you recommend.

[@Joshsclips]

@@thevikingbuddha Some of Jacob's most beautiful work, that is either live or generally very acoustic-based: World O World: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoa2YqqkdpWGh68si=jL_GddXBmo65E7BG Make Me Cry: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYnGYaBvqttjppYsi=OL9r7rEEQA1PZlsg Hideaway (gets musically complex, but to me it’s still very grounded): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqeWq6yGet5ghtEsi=5WUQNjxBbCE6bP8J Little Blue Mahogany Session: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4LZq4tmj5h7e5Ysi=CBjCPfMGGiyxY3VX Fix You: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqizn4aJbJVlhdksi=QU1616JitEufG0Vu The Sun Is In Your Eyes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWq1c3tjZ82inc0si=UaAGnKInJpNjCS83 Summer Rain, Mahogany Session: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h365fqeuorqdfMUsi=VFo_fNjoJc56V6Ma Bridge Over Troubled Water (live version): kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6nWl4lpq6yqm7Msi=XaltJv1E-MevR9Sp Hyperballad, Mahogany Session: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4W0fHaqYpaHbM0si=4gQm3_roDc8Ewf_6

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@Joshsclips What a legend! Thanks for that. I've heard 'fix you' and 'bridge over troubled water' but the rest are all new to me. Is that last one a cover of 'hyperballad' by Bjork? If so, the original is one I've my favourite and most listened to songs of all time.

[@Joshsclips]

@@thevikingbuddha it sure is :) I think you’ll enjoy it. It’s just him and a piano

[@Joshsclips]

I forgot Ocean Wide Canyon Deep kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKvNeqKIe6drqJI whoops

[@viche1]

I was at a gig of his in Glasgow and was part of a crowd choir, it was an amazing experience. However, I would say that some audiences are probably more musician-heavy than others and this makes a bit of a difference. I think this was probably quite a music-savvy audience. Having said all that, Jacob can 'play' any audience to make a beautiful sound.

[@harrisoncanton1339]

Maaaan i would love to see you take on his version of Moon River, overwhelmingly beautiful

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@harrisoncanton1339 That was the first song I ever heard by him and have listened a few times already. It's incredible. Is there a live version you'd recommend?

[@Joshsclips]

@@thevikingbuddhahe’s performed Moon River live many times, I’ve witnessed it in-person and it was beautiful, but I haven’t seen a proper recorded version on KZbin of it

[@arcisas]

Another one you might like, one of his songs, Little Blue: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4LZq4tmj5h7e5Ysi=Rxr2zunsDH-Lu5QX

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@arcisas Thank you. I've not heard that so I'll add it to the list.

[@Joshsclips]

@@thevikingbuddhabased on your post history I assume this is the album version they linked, but you’d 1000% prefer his live Mahogany performance

[@arcisas]

​@@Joshsclipsno, I did link the Mahogany version, but I think he didn't use the link

[@orirbragason3045]

Great reaction. So you are not familiar with LAUFEY??? You simply have to dive into that heaven of brilliance... Icelandic multi talent. Cello soloist with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra at age 15, piano and guitar genius ! Berklee College of Music graduade. And now Iceland's latest Grammy winner. Her Tiny desk concert gives a good example of how she modernise old school jazz and makes it accessible to our younger generation. www.youtu.be.com/watch?v=avjI3_GIZBw

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@orirbragason3045 No, I'm ashamed to say that I have never heard of her, especially given all of what you mentioned. I'll certainly be reacting to more of her stuff. Any recommendations, other than the Tiny Desk?

[@orirbragason3045]

@@thevikingbuddha I like this version of one of her better known songs. But then again i feel every one of her songs are good. But im 100% sure you will love this one. www.youtu.be.com/watch?v=NLphEFOyoqM

[@orirbragason3045]

@@thevikingbuddha I have a feeling you will love this version of one of her most famous songs. Then again, ALL her songs are good. ;-) www.youtu.be.com/watch?v=NLphEFOyoqM

[@coralesangiovannibattistastezz]

Hai il microfono troppo alto e la musica é troppo bassa, devi regolare la registrazione grazie!

[@thevikingbuddha]

@@coralesangiovannibattistastezz Grazie. Il video era silenzioso e non l'ho testato prima di registrare perché volevo che la mia reazione fosse autentica. Lo sistemerò in futuro.