Jacob Collier - Eleanor Rigby (Maida Vale session)

[@xebio6]

Almost ten years later this is still my favourite JC video. Amazing interplay, sparse arrangement and off the charts musicality from everyone involved.

[@AdamSpiers]

This is of course totally awesome, but shame on you BBC for not crediting the other musicians! This is not a pop session where the star of the show gets all the credit and everyone else gets totally ignored as if they contributed nothing. James Maddren on drums and Robin Mullarkey on bass - phenomenal playing from all 3, great job guys! UPDATE: they edited the description after I posted this comment and now they all get credit. Hooray!

[@RobinMullarkey]

+Adam Spiers Thanks Adam. I know right!!

[@joegautier]

+Robin Mullarkey you got the mad skills, yo...really enjoyed the session. Huzzah!

[@p1nzor]

+Robin Mullarkey amazing playing man, really just spot on. The grooving was phenomenal!

[@FreakazoidsAsteroids]

+Adam Spiers Good on you Adam! Awesome performance by all three. Mind-blowing stuff.

[@ArvidOlson]

+Adam Spiers but still, isn't this program "introducing" Jacob in particular?

[@lorenzosalamone8933]

Bassist a MONSTER!

[@Xenthorx]

Always the unsung heroes )

[@gioreguz]

Si Lorenzo grande bassista veramente ... ma interpretazione geniale di questo classico ...

[@mino9663]

hes on tour with Jacob rn I saw them last week hes a g o d

[@sabre0461]

That's alotta malarkey!!

[@MuzoSTEIN]

No, No, NO!!! - He's a man called Robin Mullarkey. ???

[@xebio6]

I came here for Jacob and stayed (and have returned countless times) for the rhythm section. Or rather, for the amazing interplay between these three great musicians. I love the 70's Hancock-esque flavour of this jam. Hats off to everyone involved.

[@manuel8887]

That snare sound is just amazing.

[@zacharybuckner938]

Just like the whole set! Superb.

[@officialemmanuelocanseymus4053]

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[@eobrandon]

5:37 The lick

[@darrend.4835]

eobrandon I noticed that too

[@Jsteeeeze]

You've seen that video also??!!

[@RabaShibaRabaSha]

It's at 4:10 as well

[@HenritheHorse]

Some many licks all over

[@TheDexCrafter]

shoot im late

[@postmodernmusicalsophist2503]

There are some people that say that learning music theory will destroy their creativity, then there's jacob collier hahaha

[@masonhmusic]

Postmodern Musical Sophist yeah but even Jacob has said in his masterclass at Berklee that he doesn't really "get" music theory, which is a bit contradicting to his interview with june lee lol

[@sanjinans]

@postmodern Musical Sophist i think he had a pretty creative upbringing. in my experience I've been ok with music without theory so far, but as soon as you want to communicate what you play to someone its so hard without knowing theory. Rather it'd be super fast to tell someone a chord with understanding theory while its harder to tell someone "ok the fifth field on the A string,third on G and so on". In my opinion theory might put frames for you to play on, and its always easy to play in a frame, but its on you to go out of those frames and combine them into your own frame for the picture you paint with your music.

[@masonhmusic]

sanjinans exactly. Theory should be used mostly to explain the music not to make it (but maybe to some extent)

[@error.418]

@@sanjinans As they say, you gotta know the rules to break the rules.

[@kevin_lee_music]

That's nonsense. Music theory gives you more tools to use. If you can't use them creatively, you're not as creative as you thought to begin with

[@Strummify]

The bass.... killer playing

[@mrbertiep1]

Superb rhythm section!!! Bravo. Nice to hear him interacting with other players outside his one man band thing. What a talent.

[@TheZenguitarguy]

This is the entire point of Jazz and exploration, that dates to the original explorations of great soloists playing "standards", by exploring pop tunes of the day, through reharmonization and improvisation and exploring the possibilities a given piece offered. Jacob seems to be taking it to a new and inspiring level, combining technology, his vocal arrangement sensibilities and a really nice new voice on piano. I am excited to see what he does next and that is refreshing to me as most modern music has gotten so predictable and boring and with this young man you don't what is next and that is awesome!

[@ohwhen7775]

You said it, it's the element of surprise that Jacob realizes is so effective about music. I mean to even appreciate and notice that takes a certain amount of listening experience of all sorts of music over time. What I like is that no matter where the harmony, (and rhythm) goes, the music is always accessible in one form or another, like, there are pianists that can play extremely dissonant atonal music, and yes, the harmony's complex but is it accessible? Not really. I just gotta give it up for Jacob's musical balls for not caring what the "elitists" think and just doing what he wants with his arrangements.

[@kevinmccarthy5693]

@@ohwhen7775 A great example of his musical philosophy can be found on the clip from his concert at USA where he is interviewed between pieces. It is well-worth giving listen to.

[@officialemmanuelocanseymus4053]

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[@dariarichter2684]

Brilliant Funk-Jazz.... couldn't be better....love it.

[@PaGoO]

Shame on BBC for not crediting the wonderfull Bass Player and Drummer. (And also not showing them more during the song) Thanks to James Maddren on drums and Robin Mullarkey on bass

[@Matt-ij5ic]

I revisit this video often for that reason.. superb bass and drums !

[@error.418]

It's in the video description, though.

[@scharlesworth93]

they did now chill out Pierre

[@malzzzzification25]

Shut the fuck up, moron.

[@maxbehymer8535]

Y'all need to chill, they didn't credit them, and then they edited the caption to include credits

[@TheNavyJim]

This cat rewrites the book on re-harmonization!!!!! Has incredible musical insight, an outstanding jazz/rock/funk/fusion feel and obviously surrounds himself with only the best talent when it comes to bass players and drummers. Makes me smile to know that someone is taking such a fresh approach to music performance. OUTSTANDING!

[@minigrok]

Man, what a bassist. And Jacob, what a talent and what good taste. Every bit feels incredible.

[@joshjamesuk]

Rob Mullarkey is the heart and soul behind the group Brothery who released one of my favourite albums 'One Sweet Life' which is a must listen for any jazz musician.

[@QNag]

I’m just hearing this for the first time. I am literally in a state of shock. The rhythm section is out of their minds! 😳 Rob Mullarkey: Bass James Maddren: Drums

[@jezgramusic]

5:38 he just couldn't resist throwing in the L I C C

[@awllypollyas8292]

He avoided it like a hot potato

[@antnycruzr]

It's weird witnessing a legend in real time.

[@jacobrosmarin8550]

Anthony Cruz I feel

[@arolynwilliams6454]

Honestly

[@HMEvans]

Anthony Cruz I feel like I’ve snuck into a circus run by some wildly advanced species- discovering this kid on Christmas Eve has done more for chasing my blues away than I thought possible...

[@gunnarcharles226]

Never thought of it that way but yeah!

[@kthevsamig4958]

He sucks

[@jonstein6868]

This guy has more musical ideas in one song than many of us get in a lifetime! Great performances by all the band...

[@cricat3776]

The more I listen to this the more I like it The first time I heard it I really didn’t like it but then I found myself humming it all the time Then I had to come back and listen to it again so here I am, having listened to this at least a hundred times

[@MattAlexan]

First time hearing Jacob in full-on jazz mode!…..Outstanding!

[@TheWrongMoon]

The joy and musicianship is both astounding and unique. Anyone that refuses to acknowledge this is either deaf or has no appreciation for raw genuine talent. For gods sake, embrace him, Jacob is everything we all loved about jazz in the first place.

[@gregghanson6095]

AMEN!!!!!!

[@cicir423]

I work with kids, and when I watch Collier I see the same joy and thrill of creating that I witness when I watch a bright, focused child step into a sandbox, or play with water, ride on a swing...It's totally effortless and no awareness of onlookers. There is no judgment of self, just discovery. This is so very rare to see in an adult and I can't get enough of it!

[@TWDEColtBlooded]

I listen to this every couple months since it was posted and I am only just now hearing jacob play all the notes and rhythms of "the lick" except the last near the middle solo. Good luck finding it

[@jazzladz5950]

wonderful - Maddren drums and Mullarkey bass and Jacob’s piano/voice, what more could one want

[@dervishcapkiner6679]

5:38 'the riff' rears it's funky wee head amongst other brilliantly balanced textures, runs , colours and melodic lines . Extra mention to the bass player - just glides through it all - wow

[@peterredshaw244]

Holy hell. I could listen to this all day! Killing it once again Collier!

[@Stelo-vy3tt]

The bass player is the unsung hero of this song

[@joannariemvis3984]

The guy has the guts to make a version of this song that not cut short the classic one. I am sure sir Paul can appreciate this too. Respect! 🎶🎵

[@cupurro]

James Maddren on drums and Robin Mullarkey on bass - great playing from all 3, great job guys!....

[@lena.dymytrenko]

💗

[@jeffstanley8639]

I especially like hearing Jacob in this context. The rhythm section is deep in the pocket and it really allows him to spread improv wings.

[@LeckWare93]

I come back to this video from time to time for this awesome rhythm section.

[@michaeldoster4847]

Great flow and evolution for such a young age! Tremendous groove!

[@applepitz]

*IN-CRED-I-BLE.... as usual from this prodigy genius... and his fellow cohorts are just phenomenal... bravo*

[@simonaks9774]

so great to see him in a trio setting!

[@shuckinspa]

A one-man game changer. Harmonies unique to the core.

[@davidbee8178]

Stupendous music and musicians - Jacob Collier has a HUGE future ahead of him in Jazz. WHEW!

[@blorevicproject]

Mindblowing! All three of them.

[@joehernandez5600]

A phenomenal talent. Hope to see much more from Jacob.

[@RowanAldridge]

That bass player is seriously groovy.

[@whitlos1]

Check Rob out when he was playing in/for Zero 7

[@whitlos1]

Check Rob out when he was playing in/for Zero 7

[@jamesmcmillan3044]

Oh the future is bright

[@RK-fc7jt]

Oh yeah, very bright indeed

[@dziaugsmas100]

Yeah no

[@nilegaming7243]

this did not age well at all

[@OsvaldoBayerista]

@@nilegaming7243 This age great in musical terms. And Covid only killing that amount of people in fact is impresive for humanity, in other times Covid could kill 200 times more people.

[@nilegaming7243]

@@OsvaldoBayerista fair point

[@iDSMB1]

Robin and James are exceptional.

[@Kujalamuse]

Unbelievable. 10 stars!!!! Just saw him at NAMM today, and I am now a BIG fan! Way to go, Jacob.

[@dmc2820]

While Collier is a musical luminary, it was the bass performance that stood out.

[@achenarmyst2156]

Rob is inspired by Jacob and vice versa. No one standing out...

[@albahaydeegimenez6579]

Increíble!! Musico !!! Muchísimo!! Talento!!! Y creatividad músical!!!

[@Rynnside_Out]

This.. this is the jazziest jazz that’s ever jazzed! It’s gone and jazzed on everything!

[@bggouvea]

Awesome piece!! for some reason the bass impacted me in a way not expected. Brilliant!

[@Emenut]

Jacob is an expert in making a riff that tells a story and then make another story over it with repetitions of the riff in other forms. The riff of the three solos he play is the same one, its awesome how he started the second solo. He really makes me sswwuuuaaghhhhyeh

[@CRtrain]

Absolutely brilliant! This is the music Apple should be playing on their world radio.

[@greg4943]

Hope Sir McCartney will see this one day

[@tomcordellmusic]

dream band: Jacob Collier - piano Chris Dave - drums Tim Stewart - guitar Pino Palladino - bass

[@hjlphilp]

sick!

[@yasminboyer8581]

+Thomas Cordell Its an obscure recording by jimjam but i think it's some of Pino's best playing.

[@TheSimonlovelock]

+Yasmin Boyer Which recording do you speak of?

[@xanblacq]

+Thomas Cordell Hi sir. It's Robin Mullarkey on bass.

[@rafaelfreitasmusic]

+Thomas Cordell I can understand your "dream", but man, this band is already spot-on. Perfect musicianship right here.

[@michellethompson1547]

Jacob, you are awesome - keep on rocking!

[@yovavshalit]

wow ! i can't stop listening to your music

[@AlanMcPike]

astonishingly good! Wonderful and fresh take, Great playing by everyone but Jacob is a major force to be reckoned with and deserves major label interest.

[@paulkelly3796]

+Alan McPike I am sure he has it. Quincy Jones's Agency is representing him. One innovator recognises another.

[@klaasbil8459]

Incredibly talented! I've only found JC (this JC that is) a week ago.

[@musiclover9361]

Pino Palladino is a monster Bass player. I first came across him playing Bass for Paul Young on the 'No Parlez' album.

[@musiclover9361]

@peter g , I know. I was just referencing another great Bass player.

[@xebio6]

Pino plays on Jacob's "Feel"

[@101mrmc]

He slapp keyboard

[@ghislaindebusbecq8864]

Hancock/ Wonder. Technically superb. Not sure the spirit of Eleanor Rigby, all the sadness, is still captured. Huge mention to the rythm section. That is a very professional way of supporting and enhancing a soloist work. Positively impressed.

[@pachambers]

Beautiful to all of you. You all are very talented. I like the creative way you guys arranged the song.

[@547ONN]

Robin Mullarkey is incredible too.

[@S3NWO7]

Quel son ! Bonjour de la France

[@bigboi546]

Great Work!!! Talent is unearthly!!!

[@misterpaulgg3231]

I can t agree more with those who mentioned the high quality of the basist and the drummer. Both neither mentioned nor credited but indeed, as good as collier. Jacob is definitely outstanding. His improvisation on the piano is superb. But again, highligted by the perfect touch of his fellow musicians. Food for the soul. Thank you guys!

[@bigjmal]

I kinda feel like this wasn’t really rehearsed, maybe just felt out a couple times before, but they’re all so absolutely incredible that the telepathy is flowing.

[@officialemmanuelocanseymus4053]

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[@jazztete1]

great admiration for his inivotive music and skill--clever young man!

[@DRHINESTONE]

Fantastic young man

[@DavidTYork]

Wow! Wow! This is so good. I would love to see a JC 'jazz' concert with this trio.

[@secrets7301]

Amazing Bass!!!

[@jeanmariemaynadier7989]

Le bassiste est un tueur.....!!! Et le batteur...great job!!!

[@porcaro4ever]

Man this is incredible and gotta give props to Robin and James for keeping it solid!

[@rapista2005]

Magnifique, Jacob !!! Congratulations ...Felicitations ...Parabéns !!!!!! ;-)

[@HarryVarthakourisOfficial]

phenomenal!!!!!!!

[@mikiinajijic6763]

2020... I'm from the Beatles generation and remember well this song when it came out. Jacob's much more complex harmonies and arrangement only enhance the original, giving the song a lot more emotional depth- it is a very poignant and evocative composition. Jacob's arrangements are often more like a movie soundtrack than a pop song. Love it, only a real genius could pull this off, and yes, great backing musicians!

[@officialemmanuelocanseymus4053]

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[@georgeperry4681]

Close my eyes and this could've been the stevie wonder band of the 'classic' period. Electro-funky-jazzzzzz. It's a lost art form; it's a revival.

[@georgeperry4681]

+Tracy Smith understandably, that's my point

[@kevinmccarthy5693]

While this is true, Collier goes way beyond jazz (a genre I love) to places music has never gone before. He is destroying the demarcation lines between genres.

[@madeleineleblanc5874]

My favorite piece from Jacob Collier ! :)

[@darrylsimpson1862]

Herbie Hancock and The HeadHunters revisited. Watermelon Man , Chameleon etc.... Early to mid 70's

[@gerrygregg]

Thank you for this, +Adam Spiers. I actually found my way to this video while exploring Rob Mullarkey's playing and have been unable to find out who the stunning drummer is. Thanks again, and I agree that they should have been credited in the first place...beside the fact that the rhythm section's performance here is completely stunning, proper credit is only proper.

[@AmbiambiSinistrous]

3:25 My phone is vibrating from this sound, I love it ❤️ What a great take, kudos to all the musicians here!

[@dizzydino1]

genius !! incredible talent !!! 23 yrs young ...wow ......

[@fridgemagnet]

KILLER RYTHM SECTION!!!!

[@lenmusic123]

That rhythm section!!!

[@robertnettleship5467]

Dammit Jammes Maddren! you've done it again you killing cat! :) Also a fantastic performance from Robin Mullarkey. And Jacob Collier....well it goes without saying :) he's brilliant

[@TwoCitiesOneWorldOfficial]

Really cool rendition! Lovin the funk.

[@pacrimco]

Uniquely beautiful music.

[@dariarichter2684]

great free interpretation of a Beatles classic.

[@peterolson6528]

Obviously inspired by Stevie Wonder! Imitation is the most sincere compliment. Love Stevie. Love Jacob. Nice job!

[@StuartLomas]

The Illegitimate Offspring of Stealy Dan & Herbie Hancock !!

[@avalonsdearestheart]

That's so funny and so astute at the same time.

[@StuartLomas]

AvalonsDearestHeart Thank you, glad I made you smile !

[@mayploy6869]

Stuart Lomas i've heard him mention Steely Dan in an interview before LOL

[@TheFossie12]

Oh - thought for a minute there you meant Steely Dan. rip Walter.....

[@scharlesworth93]

@@TheFossie12 no he said Stealy Dan...they stole things

[@SvetoslavAtanasov]

mad drums and bass and keys!!!!!

[@DihelsonMendonca]

Great ! The improvisation always in *HERBIE HANCOCK* style !

[@craighume2182]

Loved listening to this

[@harweiz]

I really like the drummer! Awesome beats dude!

[@maxindiveri1100]

@everyone saying this lacks soul- this is music for musicians and the improved phrases and technical skill is where the soul is found

[@achenarmyst2156]

Max ELA well said 👍

[@heismichael]

I guess Jacob Collier is living proof that some people really do have super powers. I could be wrong, but I believe he accidentally fell into a vat of radioactive chemicals while listening to Beethoven as a child. Explains everything.

[@Bouncybon]

Actually Jacob is an archangel on sabbatical from the mansions of the celestial realm. Being an angelic spirit he is, of course, a terrifically nice person. That's why everyone loves him to bits.

[@dizzydino1]

....or .... ! got mixed up with other highly talented deceased musicians during the rebirth procedure and snatched it all lol .. he s great !!

[@leannemo7382]

I love Beethoven and Bach, but cannot stand the cold, robotic feel of Jacob's music.

[@kevinzero8566]

LOL

[@aislingoda6026]

@@leannemo7382 I definitely wouldn't describe it that way, but different strokes for different folks as they say

[@DoDo-jx9dj]

Just amazing sounds

[@LisztyLiszt]

Savage playing all round, but the drums and bass make this performance. Amazing!

[@sablobsimus]

anyone else hearing Oliver Nelson around @2:47 ? This is a happening treatment! Bravo!

[@glynwalton5202]

This guy could sing the phone book and we would still come back for more.

[@victoriavilandez]

esse menino é muito inexplicável

[@ΦίλιπποςΠαπαθεοδώρου-υ1ο]

ΠΟΛΥ ΠΡΟΧΩΡΗΜΕΝΟ ΚΑΙ....ΕΞΑΙΡΕΤΙΚΟ....!!!!!!!!!!

[@SonicFox-Royalty-Free-Music]

Absolutely! No words!!!

[@moshefinkelstein7570]

פשוט נער גאון מוסיקאלי..זאת דעתי.. .שר.ומנגן על כמה כלים ברמה גבוה..בכלל כל המחשבה .....