Jacob Collier - Moon River [Sax Choir]

[@jacobcollier]

Logan, you are unbelievable. I'm lost for words. The time this must have taken, the attention to detail... the epicness of proportions. Sometimes, for me, creating things can feel like it's into a vacuum. This makes it all worthwhile. Thank you so, so, so much.

[@ummche14]

Jacob Collier and thank your for being so open and sharing with everyone, your work helps elevate artists

[@user-km9bx3gf3z]

Jacob, i know you won't see this, but i just want to say thank you - for encouraging creativity among so many people, like making beatsketches and collaborating with a super diverse group of musicians, and doing logic session breakdowns so we can learn from you. You dont have to do these things, but you do. Anyway this is awkward but i just wanted to get that out there. Cheers

[@julianstaniewski1371]

Thank you for doin what you do!

[@zabbex1]

amazing

[@vigilancebrandon]

Thank you for your art, Jacob! You are such a sweetheart and an inspiration!

[@4dhyperglizzy174]

Nobody wanted this. No-nobody knew they wanted this.

[@AdamHallacher]

everyone needed this

[@Sajtbaba]

Everybody wanted this. They just didn't know they wanted this. (Just like Janice said to Chandler. :-)

[@matthewquach4552]

This, this is it. The only real cover of Jacob Collier's moon river arrangement that counts. You are a monster. This is awesome

[@ijfilms7850]

true words

[@bruno_semi]

Oh hey @@ijfilms7850

[@thestradiosmiles]

I mean, giving it props is one thing but discounting other covers for no real reason other than being dramatic seems unnecessary to me.

[@ijfilms7850]

@@thestradiosmiles A cover of this quality of one of jacobs songs doesn't exist anywhere else tho

[@thestradiosmiles]

@@ijfilms7850 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6Kvcn6Gmrhqj7s is a fantastic cover I don't care what some random on the internet says for likes, it's a "real" cover and it most certainly "counts"

[@sleepycat1878]

I was amazed at how precise every note sounded and how stunningly close to the original it felt This man needs a Grammy or a good pat on the back

[@KnzoVortex]

SleepyCat same thing really

[@MihaiSorohan]

He got a comment from Jacob himself, which is pretty much equal with a Grammy.

[@sleepycat1878]

I guess Jacob has gotten 4 good pats on the back then

[@mason5069]

I mean Adolphe Sax did create the saxophone with the intent of it sounding like the human voice 😎

[@oscargill423]

Why not both?

[@insaneintherainmusic]

This is so incredibly well done. Kudos to you for doing this whole thing on sax. I love the timbre of saxophone choirs! Did you play the part that's in a half-sharp key (can't remember which) using microtonal fingerings?

[@Mooresax1]

No, I just pitch shifted after recording everything. I've tried adjusting the mouthpiece before, but it really doesn't work very well.

[@crispitysmuggity]

CARLOS

[@WheretheWillowsGrow]

Mr. Intherain in the flesh

[@Kuhleb12]

Can you make me a spreadsheet?

[@Moinsdeuxcat]

At 5:51 I feel like the lyrics come out of the saxophone. Especially the "river". What kind of sorcery is this? 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍

[@robbieplayz1288]

Those chords still hit as hard my guy

[@Sundex]

Is it just me, or is it so good that you can hear the lyrics through the saxophone?

[@kotu_pnd4]

I'm not first I'm not last But when I saw this video I clicked hella fast

[@williamreiner1629]

Nucle4rP4nd4 This is the strangest poetry slam I’ve ever attended (confused snapping) Lol

[@ashtxnparris8224]

I want to like but you have 420 likes

[@camdenrhunt]

*patiently waiting for Jacob to see this*

[@toastyperson5018]

He did

[@jacobshort2468]

I sure did lol

[@prundonmcavoy7155]

@@jacobshort2468 okay thanks "Jacob" Short

[@kiwiboy1999]

Sorry it took me so long

[@skoto8219]

see jacon's pinned comment if you haven't already

[@AMH793]

At the climax of the piece, I can hear the lyrics as if he’s speaking through the instrument. I’ve played sax for 8 years and I’m blown away

[@lazulicdm]

This needs to blow up. Everything about this is so incredibly true to the original and I've never heard an instrumental cover include so much complexity. I'm probably gonna be back here a while so if you get like 500 more views out of nowhere, know they're probably me :P Incredible job!

[@lazulicdm]

I'm back and it's even better the 50th time

[@BjornMinou]

I might join you listening in!

[@BrodySchoonMusic]

I will never regret making trombone my main instrument, but man this comes close. Sax choir sounds are just like a hug, I love this. Absolutely insane.

[@uz4su]

never thought i’d ever want to try microtonal music on saxophone, i’m genuinely impressed

[@you_just]

When Jacob Collier and insaneintherain give your complex sax choir performance their seal of approval, you know you’ve done something amazing.

[@pyroprince90]

Made me cry, just like the original. Bravo man. What a treasure.

[@ohhellfire2728]

that microtonal run was sick dude. well played.

[@cameronalsop3982]

nice profile picture

[@doozdoozy1330]

@@cameronalsop3982 you are using same as him, lol

[@combustbanx]

@@doozdoozy1330 i think that was his point lol

[@logangregg5906]

This is officially the second song that gives me chills, The first one being moon river lmao. what a madlad

[@meghanpund]

Your dedication to this project makes me want to be better at life

[@ianmoore5502]

5:37 anyone else start crying and shouting and fist pumping the air at the same time? Couldn't stay seated? Yeah me too

[@wonnamodestesilue3640]

Same here man 😭

[@junepuls1504]

I didn't realize I was crying until the teardrops started hitting my phone screen

[@jtaicello]

The section at 7:33 sounds like a massive organ :o Thank you so much for making this cover!

[@camilleon352]

It's so very interesting how much some of these lines and sounds sound like Jacob's voice

[@DeletedUser73926]

Those chords are so meaty I wanna hear a tubax or something doubling the bari down an octave just to add even more bottom end So dense It’s great

[@DESTA.]

6:30 YOU DID THE QUARTERTONES TOO! WHAT??? You're a wizard.

[@bert-janwiegeraad4208]

This gives humanity hope. Collier raised the bar and humans are catching up.

[@JTTTTTGGGGG]

I never knew my skin could stay goosebump-ed for so long. Holy freaking crap this is bonkers incredible

[@ProTF2Sniper21]

THE RELEASE AT THE END OF EVERY PHRASE. LIKE WHAT. NO MERE MORTAL CAN ACCOMPLISH THAT.

[@felipegarcia7924]

I was hoping for the day that someone dared to do this, but never though this ridiculous level of beauty. You made me cry

[@derateddesign]

ive never seen one of my favorite songs covered so perfectly

[@annag1638]

I have absolutely NO WORDS. From the accuracy in microtonal modulations, to the range of instruments you used to get each unique sound, this is definitely the best arrangement I have heard in my entire life. This is on par with the original for being the best thing I've seen on KZbin. Wonderful work!!

[@yeah493]

Just realised I need to hear the 25 person brass band version of this

[@rafaelpernil]

You touched my soul with your music. Thanks for perpetuating the beauty of Jacob Collier's music

[@jojnokirk8035]

this is absolutely incredible. i'm not sure there are many people who will truly appreciate how impressive this is

[@mel-px7hl]

Ever since I picked up marching percussion, I’ve had a horrible habit of neglecting my alto. After seeing this, I’m taking it to the shop and recommitting to the grind. Thank you, man. This is wonderful.

[@jamaalstewart4657]

Two words: HELL. YES.

[@cheshire682]

This is one of the rare pieces of music that made me dive some kind of emotional meditation, where the world around me disappeared for a moment and there was only the intense colors and grandeurs of those pure frequencies mixing and evolving in a harmonious narration.. thank you so much

[@ianmoore5502]

It still hits like a pulsar to the heart The dynamics in this even reflect the original so well...I'm struck

[@æəl-f6h]

I cannot stress how amazing this is. This may be the first piece that’s ever given me an involuntary physical reaction. To say I’m astonished is an understatement.

[@toastyperson5018]

Not a single dislike. Dude has a 100% like to dislike ratio at 1k likes.

[@geerttimmerman6985]

This deserves more views. Jacob Collier is one of the hardest artists to cover, and you absolutely nailed it. I'm truly blown away

[@rivercuyle8345]

Absolutely breath taking, as a fellow sax player and knowing how crazy Collier is; the amount of work this must of taken is so much more than anyone could ever fathom on this planet. Truly both Collier’s version and this cover have made me cry multiple times and for that I thank you both.

[@RendHeaven]

The resonance of the last chord is unbelievable. The timbre of the sax magnifies the emotions of what Jacob has made for us. Thank you so much for your hard work Logan.

[@notaweirdchannel7424]

I noticed you even included the small details. You absolutely sang through the instrument, this is incredible

[@jwthrussell8786]

✨Amazingly moving…if Jacob is impressed what more can be said!! You’re mum probably screams when she opens the laundry door each morning too… you’re incredible and how appropriately fit is the saxophone 🎷 for Jacobs incredible voice. Amen to that!

[@ksochia12]

Holy smokes when THAT key change hit, I gasped

[@K.D.Meyers]

My dude, this is INSANE!! So much attention to detail. You need to do more Collier in the future!

[@ReubenRasmussen]

How'd you find so many people to play the saxophone for this? Quite Phenomonal.

[@noahtuneslaunchpad678]

And they all look just like him!

[@jim-bow]

u guys are dumb! its obvious that he's an alien who can clone himself multiple times. also explains why his playing is out of this world.

[@ReubenRasmussen]

Jolo Endona He’s a descendant from Jacob? Maybe that’s why it’s so accurate and good!

[@prundonmcavoy7155]

I'm more curious about how he constructed the set into 21 perfect compartments and then got a camera centered so flawlessly on everyone... kids and their tech these days

[@prundonmcavoy7155]

And then the pan out to 84... *shakes head* unbelievable

[@boazmecham5101]

6:24 MY GOOSEBUMPS THIS IS SO AMAZING ALSO THE TRANSITION AT 5:01 SO GOOD

[@berniy344]

I thought making a cover of this song was only a god's work, and this video has shown me that i was 100% correct. Beautiful job and thank you so much for doing it !!!

[@berniy344]

You've been promoted to god

[@anthonydary]

This is a dream come true. And an incredible validation of how good June Lee’s transcription really is.

[@jacobcollierswife]

dude you really did that!!! every note was tight. you are an absolute legend for even trying to do this but you nailed it in every way. phenomenal.

[@jonah1077]

how does this not have millions of views, genuinely???? this cover sounds so much like the original it’s crazy, the attention to detail and effort is outstanding, also made me tear up at 5:51

[@campfire2953]

The fact that this still gave me goosebumps... unreal. Fantastic job

[@jacobmyman09]

If you want to do more Jacob Collier I’m 100% sure no one would stop you! This was perfect and I’ve been dying to see this type of thing done. Please more!

[@blip1906]

EVEN THE TUNING CHANGE AT THE END HOLY COW

[@jessekaiser21]

That A half-sharp major chord literally sent me flying backward. I felt it slap me in the face.

[@metafull]

This is so far one of the Best renditions over Jacob Collier arrang. I love it

[@andrewofaiur]

What. Have you. Done. You have a lot of people ashamed at themselves right now for the things they've achieved during the quarantine after watching your video. Proud to be one of your first 1000 subs, will come back after a million.

[@austinford2339]

Revisiting this after a couple months. Absolutely beautiful and super inspiring

[@cookie0329]

This gave me chills just like Jacob's version, this is insanely well put together and it lifts my heart to see that there are people who will go through so much recording and editing to make something like this. From the bottom of my musical heart i thank you for this.

[@barth1977]

Amazing Logan! I've heard Jacob's version so many times, yet still hear new details in your rendition. Awesome work!

[@BjornMinou]

Same here

[@bradholloman]

I rarely cry at music. But this. This made me cry. You nailed it man

[@FrantzesElzaurdia]

As Jacob himself would say, ABSOLUTE BONKERS

[@eduardobem6071]

I almoust heard jacob singing in there, that's amazing

[@leofriedrich]

So glad Jacob saw and shared this, you deserve all the praise in the world. Awesome job.

[@grudman7885]

Head-to-toe goosebumps. Head to toe. I love this, what a beautiful, gorgeous sound.

[@sccrguy610]

It was like getting to re-experience the first time I heard Jacob’s video; simply awe-struck. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@wukjinsong4978]

I cried for the first time after the corona. Thank you for such a beautiful cover of this amazing arrangement!

[@willowtufts9821]

Legitimately incredible. I can’t imagine the work and pure talent that’s required to make this. Amazing

[@AlexHoffnerTheHoff]

This is amazing. Pure bliss. It's 2:04am and I'm absolutely blaring this through my speakers. This is hands down the best saxophone choir piece I have ever heard.. As a saxophonist, thank you. This is amazing.

[@prithvim4477]

This literally brought me tears. Thanks for this 🤍

[@Stavboy]

Jesus Christ, man. That is ASTOUNDING! We of course now need all of Jacob’s a capellas in this sublime form.

[@Stavboy]

I now realise that this isn’t the first time you’ve set off on the endeavour of saxually satisfying JC fans. Even more of the same please! Truly sublime stuff.

[@Carlosaxchez]

You’re a monster in all the good way, I’m so inspired as a person, musician and saxophonist. Thank you for share your talent in form of this art.

[@tomaszwendt7190]

Incredible !

[@davidmjacobson]

I planned to just pop in to check this out, and I ended up listening to the whole thing. Masterfully capturing the epic nature of the original. Very well done! (And congratulations on the Jacob compliment 🙂)

[@quinntolman8124]

this is legendary

[@spinnis]

I get the same goosebumps from this as from the original! I don't understand how this hasn't blown up way more...

[@9f4]

I'm a trombonist and I've participated in a few virtual choirs, but wow. This is something

[@noahlykins1869]

WOW. Goosebumps up and down my arms and neck, this is incredible. Very well done! Thank you for this.

[@zconrad4123]

That *tone*

[@superskyman6418]

absolutely bonkers

[@achenarmyst2156]

As Jacob would say. 😁

[@juanf.crespo2639]

What a beautiful tribute to JC... That you made him happy makes me happy and that he responded means to me that generosity and thankfulness do exist.

[@EpicLakitu]

Usually I just click on videos and have them play in the background, but you made my eyes stick to the screen and watch every minute of this amazing performance. Bravo

[@betojoel8250]

You just cured my depression. Thank you for blessing the world with this fine art.

[@josed.vargas3961]

I was simultaneously sobbing and laughing hysterically throughout this whole arrangement. Thank you.

[@ilinemanja6060]

I'm speechless... this is amazing, wonderful, beautiful, I can't find any words that are good enough

[@gabek6107]

Well my goodness! I started laughing from pure joy for the last 2 odd minutes, my family probably thinks I've finally gone quarantine crazy! Your hard work shows off how this is truly one of the most fantastic arrangements written. Bravo!!

[@megacharlizardz]

How can you only have 640 subscribers when you're that incredible?! Absolutely amazing work.

[@KleinkMusic]

I've had this exact idea in my head for the longest time. Thank you for making it a reality.

[@MichaelObed]

This is so inspiring. I came here from Jacob's IG story and I can't believe the attention to detail I'm seeing! Also, that modulation to D half-sharp felt like more of a punch to the face than usual! 😂 Nice work!

[@Munggoon]

Holy, you have shifted tunes just like Jacob did!

[@forte2337]

This hit different. This cover has touched my heart. It's so beautiful I started tearing up lol

[@brookeleary5900]

wow. as a saxophone player this is blowing my mind

[@mdbeebe123]

This is absolutely beautiful, and so well done. I had actually been contemplating arranging this for sax choir myself, and it's crazy to think that I didn't even search for this video. Usually it stinks to find out that someone already did something you were planning on doing, but not here; not this time. The amount of effort and emotion put into this transcription is breathtaking. Amazing job!

[@tenorclef]

Even the microtonal runs around 6:30 are there! Fantastic.

[@anthonyperkins9982]

That ending works so well with saxes wow

[@JohnCha]

How the hell did he articulate the harp sharp thing...!!!!! This is insane

[@Bradafer]

It's really inspiring how close you followed the original! You captured it wonderfully!!!!

[@fourchordsongnew13]

I got goosebumps listing to this just like the original. Wow absolutely out of this world