Jacob Collier - Hallelujah (Live on Stream Aid)

At 3am this morning I went live from my music room in London, as part of Stream Aid 2020. I played one of my most favourite songs - Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah". Forgive me for the lyric mishaps... it was way past my bedtime!
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[@puweul]

“It starts in C Major, but we’ll see where it ends up” sounds like something Gal Gadot was saying to herself when she decided to do the Imagine video.

[@mrs5189]

Where are the Charles Cornell fans?

[@b3ndavies]

@@mrs5189 🙋🙋

[@alexmoorehead8501]

Lmao

[@dostacos1]

Mr S yoooo

[@bryanlimyikjui5310]

Bruh... savage

[@danielthrasher]

The four Grammys just casually sitting on his Wurlitzer in the background are so well deserved.

[@gabrielpianolad2462]

Indeed. He is one of the best musical storytellers ever in my opinion :-)

[@natashalugo7738]

OH HI DANIEL

[@cjdehrealj]

They seem... familliah

[@landondavismusic]

Chanel John great reference!

[@DaniloFernandezDJFL]

I didn't see them until I read your comment though

[@jasonbarrylambeth]

it goes like this, the 4th... the 5th.... the sharp7/dominant9 with a 13 that is +14 cents sharper because it's more tonally accurate when I am in A=432 tuning.... the minor chord and the major lift

[@matthewontherocks]

lmao man this is golden

[@gabrielazevedo6028]

Lmao

[@TheRealJackfrog]

:D

[@cardodalisay817]

@DevinDeath A fantastic Aurum indeed, Devin.

[@kaelinjoel9328]

Dude, this made me laugh so much.

[@BluesmaNeedham]

1.) this song has been covered by everyone and their dog. 2.) I thought there was no way anyone could make it interesting 3.) I completely underestimated you (once again) 4.) this was the best arrangement of this song that I’ve ever heard. There will likely never be a better arrangement of it. We can finally lay it to rest 5.) the world is lucky to have you in it. You’re the most important musician of our time (I don’t say those words lightly).

[@eskilgauslaa-hummelsund4645]

And it was IMPROVISED

[@ThePopeOfAllDope]

Couldn’t agree more. The last verse makes my eyes tear up 9 out of 10 times.

[@danieldemaras3099]

You should listen to the original.

[@Fireoncityy]

Alright relax David

[@melsmithmel]

He's the next Jazzy version of Prince..A genius composer and that voice!

[@rustydogg]

jacobs actually gonna find the secret chord though

[@kirjian]

He _is_ the secret chord

[@joselekiwi5695]

Fmaj7#11 over Bmaj7#11 with G half sharp on the bass. (I say this as a joke, now I tried and sound quite amazing)

[@tomvesely4008]

@@joselekiwi5695 thanks for the secret chord

[@marisskirsis9612]

The secret chord is D E F G E C D

[@SpreadLovey]

he´d probably say its Abmaj7addmin9#13#15#17b19#24

[@Mariahawleyzapata]

Jacob, last night my Grandpa suddenly died from coronavirus. Now my Grandma could also have it. I’m trying to find the little bits of joy in this season, and you seem to be one of those bits in my life and many others. I was trying so hard to find this video after the stream had ended. I just got on youtube to find it and there it was! This video is truly a gift. Thank you for sharing; your talent and humility are helping me heal right now. ♥️ God bless you. I hope you know Jesus loves you and so do I. x Maria

[@Graham_M]

Maria Hawley I’m so sorry. I hope your grandma is alright ♥️

[@ma-afrikakekana5877]

Oh Maria... Love and strength your way. God is with you and your family during this time and his promises are yes and amen... Never lost, alone or forsaken.

[@jplmedley]

So sorry to hear about your Grandpa, Maria :( Glad you took some comfort in this song :)

[@emmanuelfernandes5610]

much strenght and love to you in this hour! everything will get better, you will see!

[@samfoot7554]

Stay strong Maria.

[@brightendigitalmedia6747]

“It starts at C major, but we’ll see where it ends up.” Take us wherever you want to go man 🙏🏼

[@deckermilroy7637]

Whether or not you like Jacob Collier’s style, you have to respect it because it’s a guy expressing himself musically using one of the best musical minds out there. He is able to turn extremely complex music theory into the emotions that he feels and I think that’s super respectable.

[@emmamaguire8491]

Decker Milroy There are those that believe music is a language of emotions, and I would say that Jacob is so fluent that he can say exactly how he feels through sound

[@Skokothejoko]

Extremely complex musical theory that ultimately doesn’t sound good

[@lollerskatez1]

@@Skokothejoko *according to you. Music is subjective and that's as it should be.

[@spartanclucky884]

@@lollerskatez1 To which anyone who's ever studied or been indulged within music should know. Music is probably one of the most personal and subjective things to exist artistically, its all about preference and what you want to create. Thomas, to YOU it doesn't sound good. To me, this absolute beautiful compelation of musical techniques and theory blended so well is amazing. And concidering this dude has four grammys and ive never heard of you... and concidering to get a grammy, you need a 75% play time of your music with a 5 year period. I'd say the 1million views and 45k likes disagree with ya. :)

[@chromari7278]

@@Skokothejoko I feel like people often mistake their opinions as fact. I understand people can hate things, but man to just hate people for no absolute reason but because the guy is being free in doing what he wants is absurd. People find so many reasons to hate and less to love, thats how we become jaded. If you dont find it pleasing to you then dude you can literally ignore everything this guy has instead of wasting your energy. But hey, you have the freedom to hate as well maybe not the best use of your time but you do you.

[@connorcmusician]

"Starts in C major" After 3 minutes: *does a black keys gliss*

[@braydensmith218]

Con love this comment 😂

[@caixiuying8901]

that’s actually funny as hell lmao

[@himynameisfeli]

Criminally hilarious observation

[@DanielBallHBKA]

3:07

[@ludwigmack]

I've been home alone in quarantine for the past month, I'm laughing like a maniac with this comment. I wonder what my neighbours are thinking xD

[@jmac_519]

Hi. I'm Jacob Collier. I have a 43-octave range and my voice can go wherever I damn well please. Oh, and yes, I did find that secret chord.

[@anshdeo]

omg made me laugh lmao😂

[@madschristjansen6126]

You made me laugh! Fantastic. Thanks!

[@mooshuthefatcat3217]

Underrated comment. So funny 🤣

[@jodiefox8054]

hahaha definitely

[@mozm4664]

Jack can you start doing videos again

[@skid6639]

Jacob: "hello friends, hows it going?" Stresslevels drop instantly. this dude is making me relax everytime haha.

[@gabrieltrotter2851]

I feel Jacob is under appreciated. He is not given the amount of credit he is due in his time, but 200 years from now they will look back at Jacob Collier the same way we look back at people like Mozart, and Bach.

[@marischal3]

He's got four grammys. I think he'll be fine.

[@user-hi2xv3nw6y]

He is and will be appreciated always. He got a place in the hart of each and every one of us.

[@marischal3]

@@user-hi2xv3nw6y I'm honestly not a fan of his music. I find his music difficult to like, but I can appreciate that he is very skilled at what he does. My point was more of a factual one. He has 4 grammies and, ergo, he likely won't be forgotten.

[@lucientobias6599]

Theres a very large margin of respect for colliers work, I think you'll find he's already largely looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of Mozart of this time

[@kylezo]

I actually think even that is underestimating him. I'm happy to eat these words some day, but he is a Thought Leader. He is a Genius genius, not a musical genius. I believe he would have stunned Bach, Mozart, or Beethoven. I believe he has the capacity to actually change the world. I sincerely hope he makes it to old age. Hearing his thoughts on education is enough alone to convince me. He's a visionary.

[@chlothechlo]

“It starts in C Major, but we’ll see where it ends up” I LOVE THIS MAN

[@funlinerproductions7071]

I’m 21 and I’m just glad that I will most likely live my whole life with Jacob there making music

[@pangometersen8834]

Let's make sure we're not trapped in a dystopian future when we're listening to him in a few months from now. I think our democracy - or what is left of it - is being murdered right now. We need to connect with everyone we know, all of our friends and relatives all over the world. If we don't participate, it will not happen. But we need to actively revoke our consent. Visibly. Loudly. But without violence.

[@reginald8947]

I'm 21 too. I've seen Lionel Messi, now I'm seeing Jacob. I'm lucky.

[@gasfe1]

I also thought just that when I heard this. He will accompany our lives, and I‘m so grateful for that

[@bartjelories]

@@reginald8947 I saw Maradona and Michael Jackson.

[@NicolleMosquera]

Hallelujah

[@tsg_frank5829]

Beautiful, but can I mention how Jacob looks like he's constantly living in a Christmas Eve? But yeah this is fantastic.

[@docnova]

He kinda does look like he’s from Charlie Manx’s Christmas land. Surreal. 🎅 🎄 🎄

[@mirmalchik]

he did play tiny tim in a christmas carol

[@mackyfabrigas8057]

Damn I'm binge watching Jacob's videos right now and this really sums up his look. Thanks for pointing this out man. Really made my day xD

[@juanf.crespo2639]

Internally this pretty much sums it up better than any other statement I have heard about him.

[@jodes489]

😅 #Christmasjumper

[@alleriawindranger6290]

In Case U Wonder What Happend: 2:54 C- AbM7 - Fm7 - Bb - Ebm -Ab7 Ebm7 - Ab7 - C#m - B - E F#m7 - E7/G# - Am G/B - Cm - Bb/d - Eb Ab - Bb - Cm - Bb sus4 And Finally Start In B Major.

[@cloudperson1887]

thx lad!

[@farmerkevin320]

a dota player with good taste in music... rare times!

[@KiermacGames]

You are Epic!

[@emilepronovost8609]

@@farmerkevin320 Dota 2 Music is Epic ! Jacob's legendary. And Progressive metal band Leprous is God

[@salatyell]

That's awesome bro. But I think there are two places I would change Instead of: *Ebm7 - Ab7 - C**#m** - B - E* I would say: *Ebm7 - Ab -C**#m** - D**#dim** - E* And Instead of: *Ab - Bb - Cm - Bb sus4* I have to replace the *Cm* chord with *Cdim*

[@magejirosu]

This man straight improvising on both the singing and the piano playing, but everything sounds like it was meant to be. True genius!

[@yvesivo]

because it is

[@markc2421]

Totally

[@excalibirb9204]

Perfect pitch is cheating.

[@nicktaylor1902]

@@excalibirb9204 it's really not that much of an advantage when improvising

[@GrumpyStormtrooper]

Excali BirB not really. if you dont have creative musical ideas in your mind perfect pitch is useless. it's the result that counts, not the mediums with which you create the result.

[@jeromes5183]

It's weird, I watch this guy and I'm not even that crazy about his stuff, but his ability - in every sense; vocally, instrumentally, compositionally, theoretically - is so superior, that I'm completely fixated. My wife was like, "he must be on the spectrum," but he's not. He's totally normal socially, from what I've seen of him speaking to people outside of performance. He's a genius. He might be the greatest musical genius in our lifetime. Pretty cool to see a master of this caliber. I can't help but watch.

[@r0manovic]

You perfectly summed up how I feel about him. Even if you don't like his music, it is impossible to deny his abilities

[@milu3779]

same, i'm entranced by the guy but his music is... _too much_ right?? This here song, at least it's only a piano and his voice, so it has more charm than a lot of his other stuff that I've heard. I hope he outgrows this compulsion to cram layers of complexity in each song to the point where everything feels kinda bloated. but maybe that's just his personality and hey, who am i, and lots of people seem to love what he does... Though the most common reaction i see is not "your music speaks to my soul" but "omg this is so impressive"

[@Uunidentifiedd]

What does on the spectrum mean

[@jeromes5183]

Unidentified xox like the autism spectrum. Some autistic people have uncanny abilities in certain areas.

[@thiagofvm]

Haha I thought “on the spectrum” you meant he was being well noticed by people and producers. I’d never assume “autism spectrum” hahaha. He’s a genius for sure, and a really well talented one :)

[@jensen939]

Me after I see this : *clears throat* Brain : Don't even try Me : *Screech like a dying whale* Brain : Now what are we gonna do about the demon you just summoned ?

[@ic4ro]

ahahahaha same! me: we're surrounded by dead whales spirits now. let's cry all together for the ocean

[@awakening4210]

Absolutely.

[@ndon85]

lol

[@CharlotteSkovhuus]

Hahahaha! I love this!

[@thesheetmusicman]

This is such an underrated comment

[@bennybrooke]

Jacob Collier is going to be remembered as a generational musical genius

[@lumagethebest]

if someone is going to find that secret chord... that's Jacob. Hands down.

[@JOSAYAMUSIC]

We geniuses know that chord is major 13 sharp nine flat five

[@dibblethwaite]

@@JOSAYAMUSIC I've never heard of that but I just played it and it's rather nice. Like a B7 stuck on top of a C major.

[@eeqway8]

I tend to agree ☺️ brilliance and beauty

[@pietrosanchez7484]

I believe that chord is Gsus.

[@mundomagico7787]

😂

[@ahuddleofpenguins4842]

I wish I was talented enough to give Jacob a musical hug in his native language.

[@pivotguydc1149]

I've heard he considers Fm6->C like a warm hug ;)

[@lucaandre723]

That actually describes my feelings pretty well XD

[@DebArnoldInkInc]

Exactly!

[@sodotta]

I think this video is the warm hug

[@MrFunsocks]

"Hi, I'm Jacob Collier and this song goes like this now." Outstanding.

[@johnredberg]

You should do this _a capella._ Then you could sing: "The fourth, the fifth, the minor fall and the _half sharp_ shift."

[@Natethegreat016]

John Redberg this comment in underrated

[@augustgreig9420]

Except he didn't say minor fall here, he said minor chord. Kind of strange he'd forget the lyrics. He also says, "The baffled King frzrrz... (*Muttering*) hallelujah.

[@zacharywilliams2]

@@augustgreig9420 read the description

[@augustgreig9420]

@@zacharywilliams2 Let me preface this by saying getting the words wrong is damn near blasphemy with a Leonard Cohen song, as lyrics are basically the entire purpose. It would be like getting the lyrics to a Bob Dylan song wrong. Well, I'll admit that when I watched this I didn't read the entire description, I just skimmed it as I often do. But reading it now, I think that's a very, very poor excuse. If it really is one of his favorite songs, he would know the lyrics to the first verse. I mean fuck, that's like the main verse that average people remember. But he was far more concerned with unorthodox chord progressions and harmonies and all that vocal noodling. It comes off as extremely obnoxious and shallow, especially with the Grammys strategically placed in the back. He also managed to completely butcher the song anyway. The song should reflect humility. Instead, he is exactly the opposite. If he wanted to perform like that, why couldn't he just pick a different song? He's got the chops to butcher any song. Why choose Leonard Cohen and a song that had already been covered that evening, and which has been covered to death. I can only guess he wanted to show how unique he could be. Bleh.

[@zacharywilliams2]

@@augustgreig9420 bruh chill the hell out. He got a few words wrong, so what? It was super late, and the music more than makes up for it. You are just another hater that is upset because Jacob is so damn good at music. You just want to find any little reason to demerit him and his accomplishments.

[@SamVPaul]

“It starts in C Major, but we’ll see where it ends up”

[@AzlanValentine]

Sam V Paul took my comment

[@AzlanValentine]

But I knew it would be at he top

[@catedoge3206]

Genius

[@euridicedebabel6190]

well, can someone actually tell where it ends up? what kind of modulations he did?

[@miriamparis9762]

Azlan Valentine he literally said it in the video, therefore neither of you can claim ownership.

[@imadamwoods]

*The original song has the word "Hallelujah" in it 36 times.* Jacob: "rookies.."

[@Zurg_]

There are actually over 80 verses to Hallelujah

[@stevenpage9427]

@@Zurg_ whatttt???

[@Zurg_]

S Page leonard cohen chose a few verses each time he performed. Rumor has it that hundreds of unheard verses exist

[@_swapnil_]

@@Zurg_ wht

[@nickbutler123]

@@Zurg_ Thats awesome! Cool to know

[@jbukenya80]

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO GREATFUL you were born. In my language (Luganda) there is a saying, literal translation, "If you were not born, your mother would have become a hunchback." It was sooo necessary that you, Jacob Collier, were born. This arrangement is the most beautiful arrangement of this song I have ever heard. After today, I give up listening to anything else.

[@e.kuffelt6341]

I finally see a performer who makes me listen to this song at all. Hallelujah!

[@jeromebaker9862]

Light flex with the Grammys in the back😂🔥

[@silask.1966]

Jerome Baker he did that intentional for sure!!

[@elinemay]

He has all the right to. He deserves more recognition :)

[@vroomoon]

"I like to change keys sometimes." - Jacob Collier

[@sparky5349]

AAHAHAHAHAH YESSSSS

[@VynceMontgomery]

Or maybe "Key is an illusion, but i like to pretend to stick to one for a few measures sometimes"

[@iDoqz]

"but we'll see where it ends up" this is why jacob collier is the best

[@AnjaHuebel1]

That voice, that sensitivity, and that harmonic playfulness - a magical trio. Thank you, Jacob.

[@jessepinkeye2339]

"which scale are we?" Jacob: yes

[@alyax2026]

no better words could have described that

[@golfshores97]

Super ultra hyper mega meta something

[@naii2481]

Super ultra hyper mega meta yes

[@Nostaljack]

Me: This song is so completely overdone that I never need to hear it again. Jacob: Hold my tea

[@NoStickTricks]

Hold my spoon of honey.

[@DylanMourik]

You mean: Hold my tupperware filled with spoons

[@vncntmusic]

Hold my bonkers

[@Lu._.Soriano]

Hold my chords

[@tomhannay2889]

Hold my harmoniser

[@blainewuertz4221]

To call this a song cover is a complete understatement; this is an entire musical experience

[@anneastlake5952]

My cat really loves you. She got up and started looking for you. Must be that 43 Octave range

[@flop22222]

It’s over, he won music guys. It’s time to admit it

[@JosueHernandez-jm2gl]

Music was never a competition

[@manucarmiggelt2687]

JH Pickles nah it wasn’t but he won tho

[@pangometersen8834]

@@JosueHernandez-jm2gl That is the joke.

[@reptilejesus829]

Let's get real here guys... how is anyone gonna surpass this in genius. Sometimes I hope that society is going to developed past the idea of superiority and qualification... the neverending expectation to compete and to exceed, to do better then those around you. I dislike the thaught that inferior in some ways means valueless in every way as it prevents so many from ever trying to create themselves. I feel like some people are almost reducing Jakob and those like him down to his superiority instead of truly valuing his art and creation. Music in and of itself is not a competition but it certainly can easily be mistaken for one...

[@reginald8947]

@@JosueHernandez-jm2gl that's the thing, it "wasn't".. have a laugh bro, especially in these times.. u need it most.

[@biapaes7273]

god people don't comment often enough on the velvety heaven that is your voice

[@ckokomo808]

Bia Paes He’s a musical genius but the tone of his voice is fantastic.

[@cgollimusic]

I'm glad that you addressed Jacob by his real title

[@adriennemiller.music.]

Bia Paes right? 🥰

[@biapaes7273]

@@cgollimusic HAHAHHA i cracked up

[@christeljewelcajes]

Me : He sounds like an angel singing over us

[@Podcastage]

I got lost in this. Thank you so much for the beautiful rendition of this song.

[@dougnulton]

Greetings, earthling

[@aexpert6689]

i got lost because his screeching was so disorienting

[@matthirn7858]

His talent is truly stunning. He is clearly a musicians musician, crafting with the complexity that other well-studied artisans can appreciate. While the impressively well-written lyrics of Cohen take a back seat in this version, there is no denying the beauty of the tonal journey, both through the keyboard and vocally that Jacob carries the listener along on. He is simply amazing.

[@OXXOI77777]

The tone of this piano is just so...comforting. Like a warm mug of ebony cocoa with toasted ivory marshmallows.

[@adambrown7893]

Read this with a Ron Burgundy voice in my head. Don't know why

[@andrewarnold3433]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@ThePopeOfAllDope]

Listened to this with my father (a professional conductor who has conducted the KCO (Amsterdam) on a few occasions), and we were just constantly looking at each other laughing in amazement. Wondrous as always!

[@Bellosgirl70]

* teary smile*

[@b4rn45thp0l]

God listening to this performance in a cold night when you are tired after a long day at work, grab a hot drink, turn on some candles, volume up on your headphones... I've been doing this for so long, and every time I listen to his performance.... man it's such a peaceful, relaxing and warm moment.

[@howtokdj1498]

*Jacob's 'Falsetto' should be called 'Truesetto'.*

[@legendson5567]

This commemt though🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@dontmentionit1596]

It made me gig

[@xavier6037]

Leonard Cohen would be proud, peace and love from Montréal.

[@CheckeeAintAmused]

"I heard there was a secret chord" "Oh yeah, it's like D7, but it has every one of the 12 notes. My range isn't big enough to do the whole chord but it goes..."

[@micahjones7837]

Lol Jacob is gonna be the spirit animal of music when he dies

[@douglasvieiragospelguitar3062]

I cried this arrangement is extremely beautiful.I do not have words

[@Jazzzer62]

The one and only genius after Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. Saw him life and I’m still deeply touched about his hearttouching music even listening the 500‘s time. Thank you Jacob.

[@Pillepup]

True, Pure, Powerful, Kind, Humble, Deep, Extraordinary, Inspiring, Special, Unique. That my friends is Jacob Collier!

[@gangsterleo1]

And so are you :)

[@afkaralp]

@@gangsterleo1 and you

[@IceSCream4u]

@@afkaralp and you !

[@mindless9342]

3:37 that's perfect pitch for ya. Damn.

[@Taco_Burrito39]

This man is beyond perfect pitch

[@mchlnhs]

Maybe he should start playing baseball since no matter how perfect pitch you are Jacob is perfect pitcher.. sorry, I’ll show myself out

[@punpunpunyama9271]

You can do that without perfect pitch by using the piano notes you played earlier as reference

[@mavmav0YT]

Mindless no it’s not

[@allesundmehr]

you don‘t don’t need perfect pitch for that! enough ear training and you can do that too :)

[@PisaniProductions]

My goodness, here I am. On the verge of tears from a song ive heard a million times before. This man is talented

[@harryczapski1831]

Watch and listen once. Then listen without watching. Two totally different experiences. Taking everything in both visually and aurally at the same time is information overload for me. But just listening shows the true beauty of this version in all its glory imho.

[@joshuajohnson2522]

Jacob: I heard there was a secret chord Me: I thought he knew all the chords

[@axelpetersson355]

No, you're thinking of Guitar George!

[@1lucas4idk]

@@axelpetersson355 thanks for making me smile haha

[@landondavismusic]

Axel Petersson great reference!

[@mukungekwa]

Me: That was noooice. Beautiful work.. KZbin Suggestions 5 minutes later: Jacob Collier Hallelujah (Twitch Stream) Transcription

[@Canovil]

Hey that didn't happen yet hahaha. Wouldn't be surprised though

[@pattyluss]

June Lee inbound

[@noahv7528]

Holy shit this happened immediately after I read this comment, you predicted my future

[@fredrikschubert2692]

This is the nicest and most positive youtube comment section I've ever seen!! I guess Jacobs positive vibes reverberates through all of us. This is a masterpiece!

[@Carlsaver]

A few days before he died in a traffic accident, an extremely dear colleague of mine posted this video on his facebook . It seemed as if he was really sad at an existential level. I am literally hearing his last words listening to Jacob Collier here. I am crying tears of morning of his death and celebrating his life....

[@x.lexiejewel.x1630]

i pray for your healing ❤️‍🩹🙏🏼

[@shesh437]

Legit one of the greatest musicians to ever live. Props to you man!

[@pattyluss]

Glad were alive at the same time to witness

[@luispardi1506]

Can you just record an album like this man? Like, we need it.

[@charlesdtall1954]

Good news! On some livestream somewhere he has discussed a desire to record a piano and vocal album (that I imagine will be stuff like this) at some point down the road (when the Djesse project is all complete, of course). Can't wait

[@GuitarsRule08]

2:59-3:36 Probably the most beautiful transitions I have ever heard in my life. Makes ne speechless.

[@DevBiswasMusic]

"...but we'll see where it ends up" 😂😂😂 Such a Jacob Collier thing to say!

[@azadehfa]

Now this is what I call healing.

[@SFDarkAngel]

3:14 - 3:25 heaven right there

[@porschepanamera92]

A hint of Tigran Hamasyan, love it

[@Paradoxsimulation]

The chord progression.. The vocal melody.. So much emotion packed into a 'few' notes.. My crippled and depressed heart can't take it xD

[@Stiktriks]

This man is truly a gift to the world ! God Bless Jacob Collier 🙂🙏🏽 !!!

[@he729gtd61]

touched by heaven... this man.

[@fabriziorusso8329]

hi Jacob. thanks for this video. i am writing to you from Italy. I am very sad because I had a great opportunity to see you live at the Roundhouse on April 8th but, due to the coronavirus, I had to cancel my trip (and you had to cancel the concert). I would have come to see you with my whole family. I hope to have other opportunities, perhaps in Sicily, closer to my home. Music plays a big role in this period for the whole community of the world that is forced to stay at home. people have more time to listen to it and to get relief and recreation. you are very good at this and have a great ability to bring happiness and positive feelings. you have a great gift but also a great responsibility in helping to transmit positive feelings with your music. Keep the smile. You are the music. keep it up.

[@achenarmyst2156]

Fabrizio Russo we also had to cancel our JC concert in Cologne on April 4th, which should have been a birthday present for my wife. More time of looking forward.... Our thoughts are with you in Italy. Stay well.

[@robinschiel2898]

Amazing what he is able to do with his voice, proper respects

[@igingerbeardguy]

I don’t know what to say but wow. This is genuinely one of the most incredible 5 minutes of music I’ve ever heard. Music to me at its core is about the emotion it evokes in others and this made me feel something incredible the entire time. Just amazing.

[@tedl7538]

Piano-wise, this is a master class in sensitive touch, dynamics and pedaling technique, with the result being beautiful cantabile tone and great expressiveness. Watch, listen and learn!

[@IveGotToast]

I know. I wish he'd shut the fuck up so I could hear the piano

[@kyleb3165]

@@IveGotToast LMFAO

[@chickenflavor9880]

Lmao ok

[@daankarstens5118]

Jacob, you're such an inspiration to me! The way you make people feel with not just your music, but also your personality is something i look up to so much... Love from the Netherlands!

[@TurnFullCircle]

Some people are gifted. Only a few are this good. Wonderful and beautiful.

[@wafus101]

4:09 Jacob you’re literally just... I don’t have words. Breathtaking.

[@jwandhistools]

This guy is like a 600 year old soul stuck in the body of a British teenager. No regular human should be able to have this much effortless musical ability.

[@tj03297]

not a teenager, he's around 26 y.o. here

[@wisdomencouraged9326]

Also it's not effortless ability, the amount of time and hard work that he put into developing his musical ability is staggering

[@fluffyfluffykatz]

Honestly, Jacob's music is one of the things that's getting me through these days. I'm just so grateful that he exists and is always overflowing with such amazing music. And I'm also grateful that he's always willing to share his immense talent with all of us and allow it to live in all of us.

[@mikedawesofficial]

He found the secret chord

[@_alicia__]

he IS the secret chord

[@aloysiuskurnia7643]

@DevinDeath especially those who Jacob harmonizes on his live tour. They are the secret of the secret chord

[@MarcoCerbella]

Yes, It's the C dim dim dim 7 / 8 / 9 (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpvTZYaDqdCLaJo) 😀

[@TKSnatch]

You are a legend Mike and it doesn't surprise me someone like you appricites Jacob's talent.

[@mksmith1740]

Jacob, I’m so sorry the world had to experience a pandemic long enough so that I would finally slow down long enough to chill with old concerts and other favorite music, and then discover you. Your exquisite God-given gifts soften the hard edges of life and have brought tears to my eyes on many occasions. The healing kind of tears. Thank you. Again.

[@PasqualeBianculli]

Your music saves us, it uplifts us, it is our Bridge Over Troubled Waters in these very difficult times. Stay strong, and keep opening our ears to new and beautiful harmonies.

[@sethedmonds5996]

This is how you mic an acoustic piano, just wow.

[@LexanderStudio]

but it distorts in louder moments or I'm wrong?

[@solkvist8668]

Lexander probably, but depending on what you want, that could be a good thing. Think of guitar players that put just enough distortion to only show up with hard playing, but sounds completely clean otherwise. Also, I’d imagine he knows what setup he wants, considering the absolute talent he has for music and sound production in general

[@ethanjoel7096]

Sometimes I hear Jacob sing a song I know, and I’m completely captivated, drifting away into an unknown world but he never seems to let go of the roots of the song, something familiar with each chord and yet, something so magnificently unique. That’s Jacob for you my friends. What a legend

[@oneworldmusicpodcast2369]

Every note Jacob sings transports me to a new universe. His sweet humbleness is transpired through his calming and welcoming voice. This man is written in the book of greats. Thank you Jacob for re-infusing my passion for music with your mango-like song.

[@lizzie2869]

When I listen to his music I feel like I'm being left in the dust, like every note takes me on a journey and I don't know where I'm heading but it always ends up working. Constant surprises... what an incredible mind....

[@computerjlt]

What I wouldn't give to be a peice of acoustic foam on this man's wall... good lord he's amazing

[@rafaelsantti714]

You just made me cry, is really hard to stay home, have to know that our loved ones are somewhere , far away, and we may never see each other again, I hope all of this is over fast, I hope humanity learn something from this, cos I know for sure im learning.

[@ZamuraiZach]

This is astoundingly beautiful. I can’t stop replaying it. Every time I do I discover something new that blows my mind.

[@leedangu]

This version of Hallelujah feels like 'Even though all those things happened to me, I'm still going to sing.' Absolutely beautiful, thank you Jacob.

[@apfeiffer7606]

Have you even listened to the lyrics?

[@ethanmichaeldy]

A moment of respite in these trying times.

[@Chilllinz]

1:26 instant goosebumps.. Fantastic performance Jacob!

[@alonsan3977]

Oh so when I do it it's: "dude that was off tune it's supposed to be A# and you're barely hitting it" and when Jacob does it he's: "a genius" and "musical prodigy" and "paving the way for microtonal music" Seriously tho Jacob, every time I hear your music I'm blown away by it, and your mastery on harmony always takes me by surprise.

[@d.sherman8563]

Epic comment 😂

[@kommunismusarbeiterjonny]

Well not microtonal in this one

[@richard9858]

@@kommunismusarbeiterjonny he actually does som half sharps in the descending line on 4:14

[@kommunismusarbeiterjonny]

@@richard9858 im going to do something not though possible on the internet: you are actually right! I didn't notice

[@jackspinner4727]

It just not appearing to my ears. The original way way better. Simple is often better in music, and him just singing high pitch scales that are odd key should be left to warm ups

[@juliusbrunner391]

I simply cannot put into words how deeply healing this piece of music touches me... your music jacob, really has something so peacefull, that i truly feel it as something very religious. it literaly blows my mind how something so spiritual can be played by you as a human being on this "planet of pain". this music is an incredile gift not only to me but to humanity, i feel...-: Thank you.

[@cara.leo_]

This!

[@Graham_M]

2:23 I was not ready for that 😳

[@bluetony5551]

i swear this is the most beautiful high notes i ever see someone sing in my whole life in years

[@hudsonviana]

crying, what a beautiful thing. God bless you Jacob. A hug from Brazil for you

[@jordanabu1]

Weeping...beautiful enough to kill. Thanks for reminding me how profoundly life-affirming harmony can be, Jacob. Never stop sharing the gift of music. Please.

[@addieira03]

That microtonal run at 4:14

[@cyanhallows7809]

Sounds more chromatic than microtonal to me but I don’t have a very good sense of pitch

[@MagnusAnand]

Just a regular glissando. But great anyway

[@cyanhallows7809]

@@MagnusAnand Nah it's microtonal. I've since found out it is actually microtonal

[@sarahnewman5314]

Oh my gosh SO glad you put it up on here. One of the most heavenly things I’ve ever heard.

[@TerranceNock]

Sarah Newman your face is a blessing!

[@BernardMusic_]

Haleluya!!! Jacob, you make this song like you are the musician in heaven...👼

[@dylannolan7454]

real shoutout to whoever else is trying to sleep in that house.

[@joekiff2951]

That was a genuinely funny comment. It had me creased up. Thank you

[@sophiahanson4279]

My boyfriend shared Jacob’s music with me around the time we first met this year. He absolutely loves his music (for good reason too, I mean, just wow) so whenever I listen, especially during the lockdown we’ve been going through this past month, I’m reminded so much of him and can’t help but feel all this comfort and joy in my heart.

[@CharlesKingSound]

I heard there was a half sharp chord that Jacob played and it pleased the world... 🌍🎶🎹✌❤💯

[@g121176]

Right!

[@jennaashworth4225]

I wish there was a 20 hour long version of this, because i could listen to this for hours

[@ess7256]

It's so funny to watch the world greatest musician before he becomes famous globally

[@pinky0926]

He has four grammies, how much more famous does he need to become, lol

[@alexisramos904]

@@pinky0926 many people do not know him actually, so when he gets recognized like he should be

[@nickbutler123]

@@alexisramos904 He'll never be as famous as justin beiber or britney spears, or any of those types of people. hes way more talented, but only a fraction of people REALLY care about raw talent. Sure Justin Bieber can sing, but can he compose a song on multiple instruments? no. Do his fans care? no.