Jacob Collier is not from this planet...Tori Kelly Collab

#JacobCollier #ToriKelly #QuincyJones
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Take 6 Biggest Part of Me: • Biggest Part of Me
Take 6 Quiet Place: • Take 6 A Quiet Place
Take 6 Spread Love: • Take 6 - Spread Love
Thriller Harmonies: • Michael Jackson - Thri... check out the 22 minute mark on this song
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[@Muzakman37]

You make a great point about what would've been if KZbin & our modern day tech was around in the 70's when Stevie & the likes of Marvin Gaye were at their peak. It's mind blowing to think, although arguably they did stretch what the tech of their day could do, the layering that Marvin did so much of (recording himself singing over the same changes at the same point in some songs so that you got 3 Marvins at once vocalizing loosely over the same changes, to magnificent effect on tracks like 'When did you stop lovin' me') and the daring instrumentation (for the time) Stevie was experimenting with on his music such as the Moog and the Clavinet, but for sure they would've embraced all this gear we have today wholeheartedly. Arguably, as much I love him, Jacob doesn't have Stevie's or Marvin's voice from their heyday, no way, and he'd be the first to say so, and both Stevie & Marvin had really good ranges that meant they could've done what Jacob's doing now, with all the vocal layering he does, although even they don't have Jacob's sheer huge range so maybe 4 octaves of voicings wouldn't have been possible, but Jacob *does* have their level of utter musical genius, the totally intuitive level of creativity, adding a lick here, a run there like it's nothing and it ending up sounding like it should have always been there. And he has a masterful understanding of form & structure, just as Stevie & Marvin did, so is comfortable pulling structures around and being more daring....just as Stevie & Marvin were. Also Stevie was a master multi-instrumentalist as Jacob is, so they can both just sit in the studio and create everything from scratch, well, almost everything, with it not being necessary to have a top bass player, a top pianist and a top drummer on hand whenever you get a great idea or a run of inspiration, it's all there to hand cos it's....one person, you just....go to the studio and create. That's how Stevie was able to realize his artistic vision exactly as he imagined it cos he could play everything, didn't have to spend ages trying to explain it to others, or write it out, and that is all the more remarkable when you know Stevie can't see. Jacob Collier is the Stevie Wonder & Marvin Gaye of our time. I haven't mentioned Michael Jackson cos I think with him it was different, he couldn't really play anything and relied heavily on others around him to help him realize his vision, be it Quincy Jones or Rod Templeton et al. He also often rarely wrote all his own songs, he was usually part of a team of writers, although he certainly wrote & created some of his classics by himself. With Michael the magic was all in his voice, and that's where the genius was created, in the studio, surrounded by a team including the likes of Quincy & Rod who were entirely on his level & knew what MJ wanted to achieve. He was also a trailblazer in creating the videos for his songs, so many of which are iconic, and of course his incredible dancing in those videos which captivated the World. That totally sets him apart from Marvin and Stevie, and even Jacob, who's videos are largely all shot the same way, clever as they are. But, yeah, no question Stevie & Marvin would've had a field day if they had access to any of the extraordinary music technology we have today. What chills me about Jacob though is that Stevie was largely spent as a musical tour-de-force by the mid 80s, his days of churning out phenomenal album after phenomenal album were over after about 1982 when Stevie was only in his early thirties, almost 40 years ago, and almost his entire back catalogue of great music dates from before then, no one really rates much of anything he's written since then. I guess he felt he had said all he really wanted to say by then, he's still a legend nonetheless. We know that Marvin was still producing fabulous music right up to within a year or two of his murder so it's very likely he would still have gone on producing little gems here and there were he to have lived another 10, 20 or maybe even 30 years. But this guy? I don't think he'll ever stop. He has so much energy, he's like a jumping bean, even now when he's in his mid/late 20s. I think he'll just continue to channel all that energy into making music, and even if he gets to the point that he's had enough, he'll probably become the Quincy Jones of the future, the best producer in the business who everyone wants to work with, cos he's already shown the World just how incredible a producer of his own stuff he is, many artists will want a piece of that magic and work with him (they are already). But he has Stevie's grasp of so many different genres (and that's clearly a big influence on him), just as comfortable producing a choral Christmas Song a cappella as he is creating the most authentic Brazilian grooves....and then going a step further and putting them in crazy time signatures, even the Brazilians don't often do that. His grasp of melody, rhythm and especially harmony is so complete that I don't think he'll ever get bored of creating something new and vibrant, so he could be doing this for years to come. Imagine how many Grammys he'll have wracked up by then! It's really quite scary.

[@BigSwoleMusick]

I just had to pin this! Thanks for the explanation and it's all the more why "I LOVE MUSIC!

[@Muzakman37]

@@BigSwoleMusick Ah thanks man, I just wanted to get it out cos of the way you made me think about this issue in your video, so full props to you, I've watched quite a few Reaction videos but you raise interesting points and pick out details I haven't heard from anyone else so I've subscribed in the hope you do some more of these.

[@danilopompey754]

@@BigSwoleMusick , you are comparing Jacob as a composer and multi-instrumentalist to lesser musicians. By the way, you mentioned "Take 6," but back in the 60s we had "The Swingle Singers" who did harmony. Jocob likely knows all these sources, I bet.

[@frankpratte8358]

Jacob 10, 20, 30 years from now? I could see him being a film composer. The speed at which he can create would give him a great advantage in that field.

[@Muzakman37]

@@danilopompey754 What lesser musicians did I mention?

[@peterkoster3438]

He's actually friends with take 6 and collaborated with them.

[@carybiem4554]

I've heard him say he learned harmonies by listening to Take 6. Good ears!

[@200378820]

Take 6 collabed with Jacob Collier in his Grammy winning arrangement of "All Night Long". The music video is equally as brilliant as the music!

[@troubleondemand7703]

If you dug Take 6, you should check out Jacob's 'All Night Long' video. They're in it!

[@Viktor5644]

He has said in an interview that he grew up learning from (and inspired by) Take 6. He said that when he was younger he practiced learning harmonies by singing/playing the 7th note on top of their 6. I'll try to find the link.

[@antoniozhang6055]

I think is in the speech from the Grammys

[@Proghead88]

Awesome!!! Yes! I love your facial expressions haha. This guy's a badass in every way. He's definitely a huge fan of Take 6! They collaborated with him on "All Night Long". Jacob wrote for them! And it's one of his grammys. You're also right on the money with the MJ and Stevie comparisons and the youtube/internet era. His #1 favorite artist by far is Stevie Wonder.

[@King-Vis]

Yep, Take 6 had a big influence on Jacob when it came to harmonies! He's mentioned it!

[@deannoahg]

Wait. Did this man say Tori Hillson ? 💀💀💀💀💀 SIR!!

[@BigSwoleMusick]

😂😂😂

[@emy_2510]

🤣🤣

[@frankpratte8358]

Good point re: Stevie Wonder. Michael Jackson didn't write Thriller, the credit for writing the song including harmonies goes to Rod Templeton.

[@robote7679]

This is a really nice reaction. Good comments without overdoing it. No unnecessary hyperbolics, very tasteful. Take 6 are one of Jacob's inspirations. If you view his video-or better yet-perhaps a reaction of Jacob's epic take on "All Night Long" take 6 are featured in the video.

[@BigSwoleMusick]

I actually listened to it without a reaction but it was out of the world. Thanks for commenting.

[@melvinpolanski7249]

enjoyed the music and the comments! You got great taste! Thanks for turning me on to take six.

[@ryan61384]

You need to check out Jacob Collier playing Michael Jackson's Don't Stop Til You Get Enough on the piano.

[@BigSwoleMusick]

I didn't react to it but I checked it out yesterday. It was unworldly.

[@Red_Cupp]

Great call on Take Six! They are in his ‘All Night Long’ recording and video!

[@MonkeyHero]

Finally someone else who gets that he is an alien!

[@person3538]

That is one glorious beard man

[@djguidopolese]

The popping music in the back when you speak tho 😎😍

[@deuteriumjones]

Nominated for three more Grammy’s including album of the year.

[@Johnwilkinsonofficial]

great reaction, you really listen.

[@cardokeys1621]

More Jacob Collier!!!!! Try moon river or all night long

[@lahoz6]

6:34 OMG, no words!

[@lamontmelrose7640]

Bruh, u gotta check out Time Alone With You...it's super filthy!

[@droppeddots11]

there`s something on England air i know for sure

[@robote7679]

Really good, smart reaction. Lots of informed commentary. I could say plenty more positive stuff. But it's getting really late and I'm running on fumes. Thank you.

[@BigSwoleMusick]

yes, so much to say.

[@BigSwoleMusick]

I truly appreciate you all educating me! Don’t forget to Subscribe!

[@terryjames7018]

Jacob collaborates with Take 6 on 'All Night Long' (which won a Grammy last year.) The video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKTToox9r5KNZ9U

[@wisewumman]

Welcome to Jacob's World, which is expanding by leaps and bounds right now. He also does all the video tricks you see, and teaches Logic to anyone who's interested in doing what he does, as well. Generous to a fault, sweetest man I've "met" in a long time (via his Patreon Zooms) and deserves all the accolades he's getting. Pays respect to all the artists you mentioned, as well. So keep listening. You've got a lot of joy coming your way...

[@straazz]

Speaking of Take 6, you realize he's done a collab with them covering Stevie Wonder's "You and I," right? ;)

[@timsim83]

“Take six actually...” Doesn’t know they all collaborated for a Grammy.

[@SeanFenlon]

Jacob Collier is our very own Real Deal Sci-Fi Cosmic Super Hero Musician with a capitol M. It truly is a "Welcome back Mozart" moment in our lifetimes. I believe Quincy Jones agrees, despite also working closely with Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. I think when you say the word "re-harmonization" what you probably really mean is "COMPLETE and TOTAL RE-IMAGINATION" :-)

[@petertoal371]

IMO, Jacob Collier has taken modern music, in fact all music, to a new level. Sure, Jacob has used modern technology to a new level but, He's done it on his own!!! He does the techy stuff. The point I'm trying to make is, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder would probably have relied on musical, come techy guys outside of what they were doing musically. Jacob however, has moved the musical dial with his musical talent combined with his technical skills. He's out there on his own at this time. Musos will obviously take some of his inovations and use them but Jacob is still the inovator for the rest to follow. Just look at the talent he has brought to the fore. Fabulous talent, that up until now were slow walking along in the background. Now, via Jacobs collaborations with them, they going viral on youtube, So thanks Jacob for sharing your amazing gift is all I can say.

[@petertoal371]

Can I add the great Brian McKnight to "take six". An incredibly talented clan. Just ask Quincy Jones.:-)

[@BigSwoleMusick]

Agreed 👍

[@StefanScripca]

By any chance have you listened to All Night Long from Jacob Collier (collaborating with Take 6). If you haven't already, it's definitely a must. That's where you'll see Jacob really unfurl.

[@BigSwoleMusick]

Thanks for commenting. Yes, I listened to it but I didn't react to it. Tuesday and I can't put my thoughts into words, just amazing!

[@pyndapkharsati8308]

He made a song with take6 too

[@emy_2510]

Im a year late and when he said that, i stumbled upon your comment and my mind..boom!

[@kevwil7780]

Tori Kelly is her name.

[@quintonking9960]

Great reaction! I love this little clip of Jacob and Tori recording - in the first bit, you can see Jacob cuing the harmonies he's asking Tori to sing - like Mozart, I suspect much of his music is composed first in his head and then transferred to instruments (rather than like most musicians who use their instruments to explore intervals, structures, etc.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpa7ZXakgbGofaM

[@williamcarrmusic]

I think Jacob definitely pushes boundaries for popular techniques of reharmonization. Very cool dude tbh.

[@stevesagman]

Yes, Jacob was inspired by the phenomenal Take Six, but to follow the lineage listen to Gene Puerling's stunning vocal harmonies in his 70's group Singer's Unlimited, who inspired Take Six. The sound is dated but there's the original, astounding reharmonization. Listen to "Fool on the Hill."

[@BigSwoleMusick]

thanks a lot!

[@SolarMumuns]

And before that Gene Puerling's the Hi Los

[@danielstudart2062]

Pls react to his rendition of Don't Know Why, it's insanely beautiful.

[@markgauthier2730]

Michael Jackson is not even in the same stratosphere as Jacob Collier. Jacob is a master composer/arranger and a fine jazz pianist to boot. Check out Jacob's work with take 6 (all night long). And take 6 was inspired by Gene Puerling and the singers unlimited...go back to check them out.

[@ryan61384]

Jacob Collier was awesome when he played Don't Stop Til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson on the piano.

[@TableNetwork]

Exactly right. It was Quincy who made Michael so awesome during the Thriller period. And Jacob is friends with Quincy.

[@ocaranzam]

I am a huge fan of Jacob, I have probably seen every video out there of him, concerts, interviews, etc. he is undoubtedly someone in a league of its own. But he is yet to develop the easiness with which Michael and the Beatles for instance would creat a masterpiece like Penny lane, PYT, etc. it is just a dumb exercise to compare them as we compare basketball players. Jacob to me seams to be in the direction to become as influential and important in music as Beethoven. I hope he continues growing as a musician ( even though it seems like there is almost nothing more to do xplore for such genius).

[@lilsishope718]

YOU DID NOT JUST SAY TORI HILLSON?!?! LMAO

[@BigSwoleMusick]

I'm guilty 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lilsishope718]

@@BigSwoleMusick you're forgiven if you react to more Tori Kelly 😁..she just did a live christmas concert on her channel .. I gurantee you will be blown away. (She even performed with Kenny Edmonds who also produced her christmas album!)

[@victorsixtythree]

Was that your first experience with Jacob Collier? The dude is NOT human. Definitely check out his Grammy winning cover of Lionel Richie's "All Night Long" with Take 6: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKTToox9r5KNZ9U (you can see Quincy Jones in the video as well!) Also, just to get a taste of how complex and rich his music is, there's a good video analyzing his "Moon River": kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4Wneayif7-Ajrc

[@Yagirlnyesha]

Please react to their cover of have yourself a merry little Christmas

[@BigSwoleMusick]

I may if you Subscribe!

[@Yagirlnyesha]

@@BigSwoleMusick already have lol

[@BigSwoleMusick]

@@Yagirlnyesha I want to make sure I don't go to KZbin jail and get a copyright so let me check and if I post it that means everything's good. Thanks!

[@simbahunter8894]

Excellent musician, limited vocalist.

[@jacksonlaframboise6257]

Limited in cadence. Tho, as somebody who is a vocalist who focused mainly on cadence, feel, and a lil bit on pitch, when this dude hits a note, he hits it down to the hz and its made me reevaluate my entire life tryna learn.