Jacob Collier: In A League All By Himself

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[@twiendlocha]

I love the moment when you realize what this is, get the gloss in your eyes, turn the volume on the guitar to zero and sit back.

[@LanceHuffmanAz]

I agree. I always love Michael’s reactions, but this one is so special. It goes from a reaction video (with great musical insight from MP) to an experience of awe that we are having together.

[@michaelsands2049]

Perhaps religion is the power of the human voice...

[@Theozaki75]

Totally.. you can literaly hear his mind blowing away. So did mine and if you have any feeling inside of you, got to be in tears too. Too powerful and beautiful.

[@jesseray05]

12:30 it's just incredible

[@BigRedSpear]

Exactly

[@casiosean2]

I want to give a shout out to the engineer for that ethereal sound. The mahogany sessions were beautifully voiced. Just gorgeous.

[@davekguitars]

wth just happened ? I watched this....as a lifelong musician and guitar player of over 50 years...Im 57. It hit me so hard, that I literally cried. I suppose it brought out a bunch of crap I had stuffed inside, but damn... I knew music is powerful, but this guy is tapped in. Thanks for sharing Mike.

[@billmasiroff1429]

My wife and I saw Jacob last night, June 12th, in Cleveland, at, of all places, Jacobs Pavilion. Of course, we were blown away. To be part of the audience as he conducted us, was truly emotional. I just turned 70 and have seen countless concerts. None have affected me like this. He is truly unique.

[@davidmueller1058]

I was at his concert on June 9th in Chicago. One of the reasons I went is that as I explored videos by him and about him I realized he might be the most significant musician of this century and being 71 years old, I knew I needed to experience him live in concert.

[@ScottRainey]

We saw him June 25 2024 in Portland. He really has a terrifyingly busy schedule.

[@OuterLimitRecording]

I was there! Blown away. Mesmerized.

[@mrsboogins]

I was there too!! with my musician son who was blown away by him about a year ago . We came from Buffalo to see his genius and and his music , the concert was life changing for me… at 68.. he IS a genius as my son says . Best birthday gift ever!!

[@mrsboogins]

In Cleveland!! At Jacobs pavilion!!

[@Lethorio]

Jacob's our Mozart. He's absolutely insane and every new thing I watch him do blows me away even more.

[@alanwechsler9850]

We saw Jacob and his impeccable band last night in Toronto. That bit with the audience singing harmony? Yeah I always that the versions we saw on KZbin were spliced together. They are not. I watched him bring around 4,000 people along for the ride. I sat in absolute tear-inducing amazement at the way he could plant a note in our heads and have us nail it down in literally one second. And then do another note in harmony with ours elsewhere in the crowd. And again. And again. And then drift us up and down, in and out. Dude, I’m 62. Seriously enjoy music in many forms. And nothing in my life has come anywhere close to this level of pure love in shared musical passion before. And likely never will again.

[@kingleary1829]

This song makes my cry. His talent also makes me cry.

[@Ddonaldson9]

I've watched this vid a dozen times now and I still cry every time.

[@dannyslea]

I play instruments and I love music. Even though I know I will never be as talented as Jacob, I love that he's just giving me so many ideas in his music and interviews. Re-ignited my love for discovery and learning instruments. I appreciate videos like this, breaking it down, because it is beyond my understanding.

[@crossfitthrive]

Every damn time

[@menimus]

I feel you.

[@VVVY777]

Cringe.

[@joeliesman3576]

Paul davids just did a great video with Jacob where they go deep into his guitar!

[@ccolson4072]

Agreed. Paul is great at asking questions as well as listening and Jacob gave great answers that really seemed to materialize his thought process in a way that ordinary musicians and listeners can understand because, as Michael has stated, he is in a league of his own.

[@chriswatts9227]

Was coming here to say this!

[@tmcwilliam01]

Came to say the same!

[@ixthreeme8108]

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[@randomjasmicisrandom]

It was so interesting the way Jacob described himself as not being a traditional guitarist and needing to find a special guitar to allow himself to find the sounds he wanted to make.

[@davidjh7]

Hans Zimmer said about Jacob Collier: "There's musicianship, there's genius, and then way, way way above all that, out in the stratosphere, is Jacob Collier" Jacob is truly Herr Music. Thank you for reacting to this--I admire your bringing the love of the guitar to so many and helping make it accessible to more people. In your way, you are helping do what Jacob does with the people fortunate enough to see him in person. He reaches inside you, and brings out the music in your soul that you never knew was there. You got a new subscriber for this one.

[@spinalt4pp]

his technical knowledge of music is unparalleled but he has yet to write an interesting original song that is actually enjoyable to just jam.

[@DeadBeatDex]

​@@spinalt4pp Well, that's your own subjective opinion. Millions of other people would beg to differ though.

[@Childofbhaal]

@@DeadBeatDexIt’s a pretty common complaint about Collier. His actual music is trash

[@reuenerio]

@@Childofbhaalthe air you breathe is trash

[@KimmaParish]

@@Childofbhaal this isn't trash, is it? no? Then your statement is false. Sorry bout that. As if common is the arbiter of great.

[@bcnsound]

Michael, I assume that was the first time you watched it, because your face just said everything I felt when I watched that for the first time. I knew what was coming, as I've watched that video a hundred times...you were tagging along, working stuff out, thinking ohhh that chord, ahhh nice inner voicing, then suddenly you just stopped, turned down your guitar, and sat back in awe. Your look to the camera at 13.10 says it all. JC is jaw dropping. Not a show off, not a clever clogs, not a "check me out I'm so great, watch this"...he's just tapping into music in a way most other musicians search lifetimes for and only taste here and there. And when his talents applied to something is beautiful as this recording, in that space, with those people, that song, that arrangement, that vibe, it's unbelievable. These are the JC moments Im waiting for. (I don't like the album version, much for instance). As you perfectly put it, he makes you want to give up music and practice harder at the same time. I laughed so much when you said that. Exactly my thought...but I read someone somewhere say something like "I feel like giving up, then I realise that JC would NEVER want that, for anybody to EVER give up exploring music because of him" and that stuck with me ever since. The thing that strikes me most about him, which I think you can see too, is that it's just pouring out of him and he's probably just enjoying the ride as much as the rest of us. It's like a pure creativity tap that is open, without filter, without doubt, without ego. Such a lucky combination of skills, curiosity and character that he's got, including just seeming to be a nice guy, good with people. The choice to record this with just regular folk is just a genius decision. He could have had some A-list choir in there. but this makes the whole thing just so much more beautiful and relatable. there's a few moments when the choir are not quite in perfect tune, but that flaw makes the moment so much more fragile and perfect that way. So glad I'm around to see him appear. Thanks for your video, it made my day.

[@Artitrouille]

He makes me cry every single time. Never fails. It's so beautiful...he is beautiful.

[@CharlieMagic_]

You and others in the comments nailed how I felt seeing him live. Watching your expressions captures a tiny bit of that magic; I think we all could use more of that kind of connection. Jacob emits this weird, unifying, precious force. You feel like it could break or snap at any moment, but he shepherds you through. So, thank you for covering and sharing this.

[@LAVISHING]

He does this at almost every concert with asking the crowd to sing different pitches! It’s absolutely beautiful!

[@connor.chan.jazzman]

Being in the crowd during his concerts is the most unreal and incredible experience, I can attest to that

[@samuelpilon8525]

@@connor.chan.jazzmanI'm attending my first Jacob's show in a few weeks! Can't wait 😍

[@connor.chan.jazzman]

@@samuelpilon8525 Get ready for a truly unforgettable experience! I hope you have fun!

[@reuenerio]

My wife and I were able to be in Jacob’s concert and we were 20 feet away from him. The things that he does are surreal. A modern day genius. Very underrated.

[@lebe220]

He doesn´t touch everybody. Not me. But Roger Waters does.

[@loganarowland]

I cannot think of a song that better embodies "kindness" than this one. It feels like he's bottled it up in a single experience. It makes me sob. Jacob could easily be so pretentious because of his k knowledge and ability, but he engages with these fans singing with him with such patience and care. I have never seen anything like this before.

[@joeyjeremia]

I LOVE this moment - that I experienced for myself years ago, watching Jacobs youtube clips - when musicians realize, that there is a person who understands, lives, teaches and loves music more than everybody else. Only once in a generation. And than the fact that it seems to be a very decent, humble, nice guy

[@richgarey6079]

Five strings for five fingers. I think the tuning was D A E A D. He likes the symmetry. The Paul David’s video is fantastic and worth the time to watch. He’s also got a five string electric which is wild. He’s in the learning stages and is still way ahead of many of us.

[@TacoDorito1]

the Paul David video played after Michael's reaction. I came back to comment on the tuning. Pretty cool...

[@ricknelson347]

Yeah, he showed off that 5 string Strandberg ... I want one. It's irrational, but I really do want one :D

[@Proghead88]

He's always been in the learning stage. That's why he's always growing. He's definitely not new to multiple string instruments.

[@SurfingSerpent]

This is not the tuning. It's D-G-D-A-E. The highest four strings are tuned in 5ths like a tenor guitar or an octave mandolin, and the lowest string is a fourth (D to G). Personally for me, I recently got a 7 string acoustic, and I coincidentally did a similar tuning to Jacob, only it has two extra strings which facilitate triads more fully: D-G-D-F-A-C-E

[@Proghead88]

@@SurfingSerpent it isn't. It's 5ths between lowest 3 strings, then 4ths between the middle string and higher strings. Open D major chord would only require 1 finger on 2nd fret of middle string.

[@kalyanoliveira3224]

9:22 Jacob said that one of the things he admired the most from one of his biggest idols, Stevie Wonder, was his ability to communicate simply through his songs whilst also drawing largely from what clearly was a very deep understanding of music. I think that that is what Jacob is trying to achieve with his latest works.

[@IFenderFatStrat]

Sometimes listening to Jacob is just too moving to put into words but you did it well man. The look on your face is the same face I had…. Plus a little tears haha.. this guy is so damn inspiring

[@shaneth138]

Every time I rewatch this, I assume that it won't affect me as much as the last time. But nope. Destroys me in the best way, every single time.

[@KenDay]

Oh I so love your wonderment and thrill at seeing musicians like this. The joy and surprise and pleasure you receive are so beautiful. thank you.

[@PazContigo]

Well said!

[@error9900]

The mental gymnastics required to move the choir notes around underneath him while singing at the end is what gets me 🤯. You can rely on muscle memory with playing cords on an instrument but he's essentially keeping track of which note each section is singing, which direction they each have to move to next, and singing different notes himself...

[@dculp9284]

I think what you're getting at is they key difference between hacks like myself, and those who can really play. Most improvising musicians have developed an ability to hear the note(s) first in their head before they play/sing them, rather than just going through a series of memorized physical movements (muscle memory). In Jacob's case, since he is able to improvise on so many instruments, the ability to "play" the choir while singing is probably not that difficult for him - although he has clearly been developing this for years since he started playing in front of people. Even in his "one man show" tour, he started incorporating audience participation similar to what Pete Seeger or Bobby McFerrin have done in the past. From there he has developed it into something quite special.

[@aaronstuckel9864]

Not difficult for him, sure. But he is essentially playing two instruments at the same time. I've never seen any other human do that. Even the greatest conductor's in the world don't sing the song they are conducting. Those are completely different areas of the brain. This dude is beyond genius.

[@dculp9284]

ok, but people, including JC, sing and accompany themselves on various instruments all the time - it's impressive, and what Jacob does is unique, but I don't think dissimilar or requiring different parts of the brain. Not sure what that even means. Think about a guy like Cory Henry on the organ - he's singing, playing with all fingers individually on both hands, controlling drawbars, playing bass notes with his foot, controlling swell with his other foot, all at the same time. Jacob is singing and gesturing with two hands to "play" the audience and the intervals being played are usually diatonic and very slow moving. It's wonderful but let's not get carried away. @@aaronstuckel9864

[@theknowlodge8294]

@@aaronstuckel9864 - absolutely right.

[@ScottRainey]

@@aaronstuckel9864 Well, his single mom did raise him and two sisters while working as a conductor. In some YT interview or other I saw him say that as a young kid, he watched his mom wave her arms then wonderful music would come from the orchestra. He remembers thinking THAT'S REALLY MAGICAL.

[@co9productions]

Reminds me of a young Sting. The sound in the voice, insane musical intelligence, and a genius artist.

[@lbawinapo]

But the complexity he is mastering… unbeatable!

[@catherinerichards7695]

I’ve never commented on anything online before. Watching your reaction to this made my heart sing. You were so clearly moved and described it so well as a musician and a human being. As a teenager, I remember buying the book and tuning my guitar to play Joni Mitchell’s music, and thinking only a true artist has the intuition and the courage to think like Joni “Why should I have to tune my guitar like everybody else?” Or, like Jacob, “I have only 5 fingers, why not a 5 string guitar?” Bravo.

[@RuudvanBommel]

Tears in my eyes. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@caseykawamura8718]

I'll never forget the time when I went to the comment section on a video of him years ago and every comment was.. "Welcome back Mozart" It was like everyone was connected to this idea that this level of genius was just tied to the world and that it will come and go over time and present itself as it is needed.

[@jackieflynt995]

Casey - beautifully said & I think you're on to something. ❤

[@profahn7353]

"what the... what the..." the moment you realize what you're dealing with here 🙂

[@math001]

It's the first time I've heard this song. For the longest time it felt for me that he was just some really talented dude who was throwing all the advanced stuff he knows here and there. I've listened to his songs & performances from time to time and had a really hard time connecting with it. He finally hit it for me with this one. This is the song.

[@timb350]

There are moments that touch your soul...and that is one of them.

[@AnomandarisPurake]

absolutely incredible. I love how after a while of trying to deconstruct you just sat back and enjoyed it!!

[@jamessanborn]

One of those rare Artist who raises the vibration of everyone involved. I worked with someone like that many years ago, a singer. I didn’t even recognize my own song by the time we finished up rehearsal. It was truly mind boggling. The entire band just stood in silence after listening to her. She raised everyone’s ability to perform with her presence. I accepted it with immense Gratitude. Interestingly, she asked me the story behind the song-why I wrote it, firstly. Once I told her, she informed me she felt the emotions the lyrics wanted to evoke, and let them guide her performance. What ablessing and such a gift. I felt the same thing watching this video of Jacob. 😉🎸🎶🎤

[@ElCentralScrutinizer]

The natural reverb the building gives his voice is so nice ...

[@Achielezz]

This song makes me cry every time.. masterpiece!

[@johnanderson290]

Wow, Michael! Greetings from Los Angeles. Thank you so very much for sharing this. I’m not very familiar with Jacob’s music, but I was so deeply moved by this beautiful composition and performance, that I went straight to Ticketmaster and bought tickets to see him on May 20th at the Greek Theater. Again, thank you sir! 💛🎶🎸

[@Bugsounds]

His live shows are great . Enjoy

[@johnanderson290]

@@Bugsounds Thank you, that’s great to hear first hand! I’m looking forward to it even more now.

[@FromPoetryToRap]

Oh yeah buddy… you might never want to attend another musician’s show ever again. Get ready for a transcendental experience of warmth, love and innocence. I went to his live show in the outside auditorium in Rome, Italy. It was nuts.

[@johnanderson290]

@@FromPoetryToRap Oh wow, thanks for sharing! That show in Rome sounds like it was otherworldly. I’ll surely refrain from previewing any of Jacob’s live shows on KZbin beforehand, and instead experience it myself in-person.

[@FromPoetryToRap]

@@johnanderson290It truly was. I don't think watching his shows beforehand will lessen the real-life experience, but I do understand you'd want to do that!

[@NickStrine]

Dude, I don’t even play guitar and I love watching your videos. You explain music so well and with such humility, you’re a very good teacher

[@CaptKearnal]

You hit the nail on the head brother when you said he just somehow finds a way to make some of the most odd and complex music theory digestable to the common ear. Hes out of this world!

[@peydonroberts]

Dude is just anointed. What else is there to say 😮‍💨

[@Bigshooter86]

It’s awesome seeing my exact emotions reflected back to me from someone else while they listen to this song.

[@rosariagrisorio4185]

He took 10 minutes to just transform your feelings ❤ You are extremely true and honest.

[@couchpotatoreact]

The way he conducts the choir, he does this with audiences all the time. And when you learn about how he grew up it makes total sense why he's this good!

[@Bombsuitsandkilts]

I fell in love with Jacob Collier almost 10 years ago for his technical ability and recently had a new appreciation for his new music where he can take the more technical aspects and make music that is so easy to digest even for people who don't understand the technical side.

[@jimbeauxdin]

I'm both inspired and intimidated at the same time.

[@macklinroberts7818]

Welcome to Jacob Collier

[@kyletindal]

Bro!! So glad you covered this song! And I appreciate how much you enjoyed it!

[@TheMovielover27]

If you haven’t already you should check out his cover of Bridge Over Troubled Water and/or Moon River - you will be blown away. I’d love if you made a video about it

[@maximeb190]

Oh my God watching you react to the final choir part was absolutely incredible. Made me feel like I was listening to it for the first time and rediscovered how magnificent this performance was through your awe. Thanks for that! Subbed within the first 2 minutes, I love your approach.

[@algarveamplified]

This song and your reaction to it made my day. Thanks.

[@CossuttaDario]

There is a world trying to "keep it simple". And then there is Jacob.

[@betterbelle29]

I still have a recording of the first show in Toronto a few years back, and his orchestrating of the crowd is just so interesting and mesmerizing. A whole crowd of a few hundred people being guided just by vague hand gestures and his voice was just amazing, and it's even more amazing in that session.

[@pttroe8142]

Not only a multi-instrumentalist, but a vocal maestro aswell! Just amazing.

[@shaneth138]

also a multi-dimensional being 😆

[@DavidRodríguezCristerna]

Got the opportunity to watch Jacob live at his first ever concert in Mexico. Had been watching him before since his youtube days years ago, and dude is UNREAL live. No more to say. UNREAL.

[@mylittlemexicanfriend9907]

watching him try to understand a guitar jacob invented and only he owns is amazing, parts of it are tuned like a bass because jacob learned upright base first, its tuned so he can move around the fretboard in thirds which helps the way he thinks about the instrument, another interesting thing is that its a 5 string on a six string neck! so theres more room for your fingers to run around. he just had a really interesting interview about it recently

[@antoinenhn3874]

Michael. This moment made my day, my week and more. Thank you.

[@teddypantelas]

The first time I I saw this video, I was totally blown away like you! A genius beyond words that were able to witness in our lifetime. It’s great seeing someone else get excited about his music like you are. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, they are all positive which is the way he is.

[@michaelsands2049]

One of the most beautiful pieces I've ever heard. Amazing.

[@lebe220]

Sounds medieval. And those are the times we are heading for

[@johnkinzer1187]

I've listened to this song so many times. This video and reaction made me so freaking happy. Thank you.

[@greenawayr08]

I love your videos when you hit these gems. Reminds me of your reaction to Hi Ren. Beautiful how you start off with your normal approach to a deconstruction of a song and then eventually you just succumb to the brilliance of it.

[@imacconnor7225]

I love all of your videos. But this is by far my favorite because you’re appreciating this with the same mind-blown amplitude that I experienced the first time I heard this. Cheers.

[@robinmuscat5454]

Had to hit like straight away. Watching Michael deconstructing tunes makes them even more powerful to me. ❤

[@evanfuture]

He's more forgiving of off-tones, and thus less scared of mistakes. The muddle of the chorus means it doesn't matter if one person is a bit off, it all blends together. It's wonderful and magical and a lot like the rest of real life too.

[@swh62]

I’ve been binge watching reaction videos to Jacob and first time I watched one of yours and it was just so great to see your reaction when you’ve heard something like this extraordinary song is music comes from such a pure genuine place. I neat to see you hearing that.

[@cplaw3]

Holy crap...what a journey. Music takes us on some amazing rides if we so choose to open up to it. Thanks for doing these videos

[@tutiviolin]

Go to a concert and you won’t believe it. On top of his own mastery, there is the way he uses technology and the atmosphere he is capable to create. Last tour basically just had some LED strips on the stage and ohhh, the magic. Of course, the sound and light techs are “la crème de la crème” too. Plus, the band is amazing, the repertoire is beautiful and you will end up questioning every other concert you have ever seen and your own skills. I wish I can understand his points of view and do something similar. His creativity is inspiring.

[@paulshannon7303]

WRT the band, can you imaine being asked by Jacob Collier to be in his band? What level of musician must they be.....?

[@tutiviolin]

@@paulshannon7303 I have indeed imagined it and it must be a nightmare hahaha. Trying to keep up with that level of genius must be exhausting and stressful! Now seriously, they are on another level too. They are very discreet and respectful of him being the star, which is also an amazing skill to have. But when he gives them chances to shine you can truly see their talents and understand why they are the chosen ones. So much talent in every way… Wish I could enjoy being part of something like that.

[@mirage_404]

The only thing I love more than music that moves the soul is seeing that music move someone. Seeing you in awe was a treat haha. The way he understands how any notes can dance together and create a story is truly surreal, like he truly understands music in all of its capability. A gift to hear, even for the trained musician.

[@conejo_de_la_luna]

Jacob is a blessed one, when I first hear the song I cried deeply, it touches you at many levels, he's such a virtuosso

[@gregholzermusic]

Jacob is like musical energy manifest in human form.. he’s not to be compared against. We play music. Jacob IS music. Michael .. love how started by breaking down the technicals in this video and then you hit a point where you succumb to the same realization I did (above) when I watched Little Blue. Nothing to do but appreciate this kid of wondrous talent. Some of us are lucky to get touched by the muse… but she has her hands all over Jacob.

[@raresage.]

I loved the video ! Jacob is so incredibly inspiring and has had my attention recently with this very album. A lot is going in my life and these songs are carrying me through with a big smile. I also appreciated how great of a listener you were and the insights into his playing!

[@LynnDavidNewton]

I've been a fan of Jacob since the beginning, and this particular track knocked me out. One of his best. I've seen at least a couple of other videos like this one, reaction videos from good musicians who don't know what they're about to get hit one. Every single one is left staggering, visibly moved and basically speechless by it.

[@rob3040]

There’s a Jeff Buckley quality to some of the moments. I saw Jacob at the Hollywood Bowl some months ago. It was really jubilant. A weird thing happened afterward when my wife and I were walking out. A girl, probably college aged, was with a friend. She said “only intellectuals see Jacob Collier.” It really…made me want to hurl 😂 He is amazing. I’m grateful for his skill and energy and what he wants to bring to the world. The note about how he makes the chorus comfortable really sticks out to me. A person could watch this and think that the turn was for the cinematography, but I don’t think that’s true. I think he was really trying to bring those people into the music. Beautiful.

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

Perfectly said- “He hears so much more than we hear.” It’s not always to his benefit, but when he reels it in, it’s a truly unique experience.

[@phonemproductions]

The beauty of all this makes me cry. EVERY TIME I GO TO IT. We NEED this BEAUTY in our LIVES. REALLY. Thank you for sharing this moment with us!!

[@michaelbraendel]

I always shed a tear when I hear this song. It's so beautiful and touching...

[@malismo]

Beautiful! Brought me to tears

[@davidbojay3606]

the first time i watched this video i completely broke down... i'm so honored to be alive in a time where geniuses like him are around sharing their minds,.... i love the world...

[@glenwoodite]

Yeah, don't know about anyone else but I can definitely resonate when he says he has that strange feeling of wanting to give up yet it also makes you want to practice.

[@TheQuest4Peace]

Jacob is fearless with his artistry. He simply doesn’t let the “rules” of music limit what he hears in his mind. He is brilliant.

[@pablors33]

As a fan of jacobs work from 10 years now, every time its more and more Greatness and creativity to digest and to celebrate of him. But this one is from my favorite playlist of him. Has everything you need to know about this amazing musician, in his own league. I love this video, first time here... You know what you are talking about and you have a great experience to share! im staying !

[@czujny9]

Thank you @Michael for doing this. It is always a pleasure to watch you working out all the details. By the way on every concert he is doing this with his audience. He did it with us on Brisbane concert last year. No one new we can sing so well 😅 Much Love

[@aprilm4241]

I love this whole thing, of course Jacob, but i LOVE Michael's deep sense, reverence and love of everything going on...

[@BharatLagali]

The first time I came across this song, at the end of it I just popped the guitar back on the rack, sighed extremely deeply and shrugged to myself. "That's it. I give up. I got nothing"

[@glovere2]

It’s really fun to watch a very smart musician who knows music theory follow his own path of discovery listening to Jacob’s composition. It’s like a revelation in real time that helps his audience experience the piece through his ears. At least to the extent he can. His sense of awe and wonder is why I subscribe to his channel. It’s the honesty and genuine appreciation of the music. His attempts to describe it and acknowledge just how extraordinary the moment is. It’s like the same way he would react if no cameras were filming. It was genuine. I appreciate the reaction because I don’t have the training to understand the nuance.

[@connor7162]

My favourite video of yours by a mile. I feel like the pause button gets a little too much attention sometimes but this was perfect. Felt like I was watching a video of my own reaction to this song it just hits home so hard and it’s very difficult to do anything other than sit and absorb what you’re listening to

[@Maxtwins9904]

Totally with you! The amount of music he provides in every segment of music he displays is so profound and then he literally destroys every instrument he plays with such a masterful execution… no more words just keep listening and heck yeah keep on playing too!

[@tauchersmiddy]

My first reaction was just as overwhelming. I am happy to get to know such greats during my lifetime. New worlds are opening up again. It's a good thing that men are allowed to cry these days too. I have.

[@SamIAm-kz4hg]

"It's terrifying that people like that exist." Yup. I'm reminded of the movie Amadeus, where Salieri realizes what a towering giant Mozart is in comparison to himself. We just can't compare.

[@craftycub]

I have already watched his video of that guitar and how it came about and its tuning. To watch you go through this and deconstruct it is awesome. It amazes me what you can figure out by watching that video. Jacob just has a understanding of music that is beyond many. Extremely unique in his approach to creating music. He doesn't worry about if he can or musical rules. He just creates. It's a stunning song. Loving watching you experience it

[@joshbahlman]

Mate, from down under, what’s better than this clip, is you watching this, not fully finishing sentences, but us all understanding, given it’s Jacob. Much love brother!

[@Gerebos]

I just wish I could be in that church at such a wonderful time. Truly magical. Musical.

[@VTFESTRLIEP]

Thanks ! Watching a talented musician like you beeing speechless, with gloss in your eyes reminds me how I feel everytime I hear this song. Legendary.

[@insomniaholics]

I've never seen Micheal more speechless. Jacob will hopefully bring the world together one day 🩵

[@krikat3485]

Astounding music! Astounding how the singers ,found their way, through it. Jacob the magician!

[@missyt543]

Jacob is a musical genius, not necessarily because he understands music 'technically' (which he absolutely does in a way very few do) he understands the human component as if it were a sixth sense, in tune with music and its capabilities that cant be learned. Synaesthesia on a natural level. Who knows. But it's a transcendental experience

[@jacksonelliott7900]

So thoroughly enjoyed watching you go through the exact same range of emotions I did when I first saw that audience choir sections 👁️👄👁️

[@scottdavis7730]

I loved that he was analyzing the chords, commenting on how Jacob was finding his way through the tune and then he finally just gave up, sat back and watched in amazement as Jacob did his thing.

[@2frungjung]

Really enjoyed your appreciation of Jacob 👏🏼

[@MorningCarnival]

beautiful, complex, humble, uplifting. this is true music. we are lucky to be witnessing Jacob in his ascendancy. history is about to be written. Love.

[@wscull]

Really fantastic to see the initial utter confusion of the people analysing JC music - it sounds simple enough, but once they get into the weeds they realise how sophisticated the tunes are the confusion turns to wonder and they are inevitably completely blown away by his talent and feeling.

[@doreleimcmillan7924]

I just heard Jacob for the first time this weekend on Maryland Public TV. Ben Folds had him on with the orchestra. Wow. You said what I felt. I respect your opinion. I wrote songs and played in groups with excellent musicians but now I am disabled and older but there is still someone who touches me now and then. Jacob is so....like a glimpse of Heaven.

[@1683clifton]

I love the way he turns to the choir. The choir sings so well.

[@Joshsclips]

He dropped a Mahogany version of Summer Rain yesterday, it's a must follow-up to this

[@theflyingfrog]

My absolute favourite track from his new album

[@dnslighter6982]

Three musicians with perfect pitch show what that means toward the end. (Way out in left field comment: the last quarter of the song reminds me of Charles Ives, exploring just what fluid instruments for tonality voices can be.)

[@benedictmiddleton6870]

So Good. I love your appreciation of others art, when you are an artist yourself, that recognition of others and how you present and recognise, is beautiful. Love your channel.

[@DavidBadilloMusic]

15:31 It's like that scene in the Movie Amadeus when Mozart is on his deathbed, and he's dictating the music to Salieri. Mozart barely whispers the notes and rhythms, but you can hear the divine happening in his head. This is like that, but it is actually happening in real life.

[@osirisfilmproductions]

that piece was magnificent, the fact you picked it out instantly on a different tuning is mental skill, it's you I go to to find my inspiration, you being of of them. Just wish I could here more of you and your own jams, even the brief 5 seconds of playing in each vid is awesome. Loolking forward th 2024's videos. Keep it up my man!