Jacob Collier (Musician) On BBC Breakfast [06.03.2024]

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[@fionakielyk]

I'm a simple woman. I see Jacob Collier, I click.

[@gregonline6506]

I am a simple person. I see Jacob Collier, I click.

[@MissuMissu362]

Same sis same 😂❤

[@janfyhrholdt2788]

Yes you are extremely simple. Obviously. Can you, by any chance, hear Jacob Collier as well? Or is it just the colorful clothes he wears that makes you "click"?

[@fionakielyk]

@@janfyhrholdt2788 I was at a Jacob Collier gig the other night in Kingston London. I have listened several times to DJESSE Volume 4. I have watched every single Logic session he has done more than once. I spent all day yesterday sitting at my piano working out the chords of a few of his songs. My screensaver on my phone is the DJESSE vol. 4 Artwork. I have recored my own vocal version of his song ''It don't matter''. Please take your personality disorder elsewhere and leave the rest of us alone to enjoy what we want to you.

[@fionakielyk]

@@janfyhrholdt2788 I was at a Jacob Collier gig THIS WEEK in Kingston. I have watched every logic session he's done more than once. I have listened several times to DJESSE vol. 4. My screensaver on my phone is the artwork of DJESSE Vol. 4. I spent yesterday afternoon playing Jacob Collier songs on my piano. I have recorded my own vocal version of ''It don't matter''. I have a ticket to see him in the 02 in December. Now, what is wrong with you, tell me? BC there is something serious, that's for 100% certain.

[@frozenfire-]

“Jacob Collier: Musician” is such a titanic understatement but somehow still right

[@landonmatthew]

RIGHT 😂😂

[@direnova6284]

He definitely loves his job, a great sell for enthusiasm and exploration.

[@boardertrashtv8638]

People are critical because Jacob is very well spoken and had all the opportunity in the world, plus the complexity of his music. However there are millions of kids out there that have all the same opportunities but don’t do anything with it. He’s one in millions, they don’t come along very often

[@janfyhrholdt2788]

You must be a vegetable if you think that Jacobs music have anything to do with "complexity". What surprise me is that you seems to be able to write and using words and expressions.Simply too good to be true. Must be som "app" like "AI" or something that created your comment.

[@Jwitz30]

@@janfyhrholdt2788What?

[@janfyhrholdt2788]

@@Jwitz30 The music is not exactly "complex" to put it mildly. I wish I could say pseudo music, which would be more interesting as a falsification or fraud at least have SOME similarities with original material. This is just a ridiculous speculation in public response as a massive collective stupidity.

[@qwafgjolmfpjbfszxgg1142]

@@janfyhrholdt2788I’m really sorry to say this, but your comment makes absolutely no sense.

[@newsoulsam3889]

​@qwafgjolmfpjbfszxgg1142 Yeah, I have a formal education in music theory and anyone who says they can analyze music should be able to articulate exactly what they mean.

[@grahamf695]

He is incredibly talented, full of creative energy, an excellent arranger and musician, and a really nice bloke all at the same time. It's a rare combination.

[@janfyhrholdt2788]

"He"? Talking about me? You forgot to mention "genius".

[@christinesullivan1229]

Extraordinary early musical development, supportive musical family, very rare. Amazing. Freely giving joy now free of strictures. A great inspiration and educator. Runs in families X

[@verenamaharajah6082]

I particularly enjoy watching Jacob playing piano as the piano is like an extension of him, as if they are one. He is a musical genius, a modern day Mozart. He seems also a genuinely nice person. I’d so love to attend one of his concerts but poor health would make it very difficult. Thank goodness for KZbin so I can still enjoy some of what he does.

[@gaugeonesteam]

This guy's a damn good piano player. He's talking about "chord voicing" You can play the "same" or similar chord in many different ways on the piano and you can also reharmonize. ie: playing a slightly different chord that still supports the melody. There's almost limitless possibilities on how to do this which makes it a fascinating subject to study.

[@thewellofnashville]

Thanks for all the joy and inspiration Jacob! God bless you! Looking forward to seeing you in Nashville (2024)

[@Kjelemani]

Thi guys is like a 500 year old soul in a young man's body.

[@stevecoulthard8060]

Two interviewers who literally have no idea they are interviewing the most important musician for a century.

[@MrTimg12]

To be fair it's a live BBC breakfast programme that deals with current affairs mostly with some divergence into the arts . They're middle aged journalists who probably haven't heard/ seen JC before and only had a briefing just before the programme aired. In the small time allocated they had to introduce video clips and maintain a conversation. It was never meant to be anything other than a brief interview telling viewers who he was. In all likelihood JC was probably new to them as well.

[@ScratchySlide]

@stevecoulthard Bit of an over exaggeration there.....

[@bobdason376]

@@mikesmithzmicrotonal harmony, being able to play multitudes of instruments… ect.

[@unintendedinfo2239]

@@bobdason376 I love jacob and his attitude to music, but lots of musicians can do all those things too think people need to calm down on the hype behind him and go explore further, you'll find plenty of on par musicians out there if you dig deeper

[@lonewaer]

He's not the only one to do these things, but he's probably the only one to do them ALL, and at such a high level. Exploring harmony to the point the big names of our generation think "wait up, this guy knows something I don't", enough for them to hit him up asking him about chords… The moment they do that, he becomes their equal at the very least. So he's at least a contender for the title, yes. This is a far tamer statement than comparing him to The Beatles like their music went so far above 5 to 6 different chords… it didn't, and that's exactly why they were popular, the music was nowhere near genius, but it was simple, accessible, so it became popular. I don't think anyone has it all like he does. Popularity is nice, but sorry the moment you start comparing him to The Beatles, musically, you lose the argument. In terms of popularity, sure, but musically, he's so far beyond them, he's a strictly better musician, singer, composer, instrumentalist. Anything musical, you name it, he's going to surpass anyone popular, really. Not liking his stuff is ok, and probably common, but don't go around making wild statements implying that The Beatles were better musicians.

[@davidroderickroberts3826]

Pure creative genius.

[@janfyhrholdt2788]

I believe his genitals are more creative than his genius.

[@mikedown1250]

A real genius.

[@geoffjoffy]

Interesting man.

[@beatenbeats]

5:41 he caused a glitch in the matrix just by saying the word notes... 😆😆😆

[@markc2421]

Great interview 👍

[@ChaseTyMusica]

This was a weird interview. Didn't seem like the interviewers did any research at all. They seemed to think he was an overnight viral success and hit the jackpot by collabing with Stormzy 😩😂

[@TwinTailsRyu]

god i love this man

[@karenburris2717]

Musical genius right before our eyes....I have witnessed music's most angelic musical genius beyond our universe

[@keyboardtek]

So no piano teacher whacking him on the hands if he did not play a piece to their idea of perfection? Playing and exploring music because you totally enjoy it with no constraining adult expectations. What a concept!

[@Greedygoblingames]

If words tell the story of the human experience, chords tell the story of the human soul.

[@jackivan7632]

The most important part of making music is to enjoy it yourself If you dont do it for your own enjoyment, you're doing it wrong

[@carlsong6438]

Of all the genres you could say... folk pop and metal??? Lmao

[@ChaseTyMusica]

I ran to the comments when I heard this 😂😂😂😂

[@jblen]

I think it's because those two are typically seen as polar opposites, so it's just trying to show the extreme range of genres he experiments in

[@JohnnyF71]

The word 'genius's is used so erroneously these days. Jacob Collier IS a genius.

[@Nooticus]

This newsreader guy is beyond lost 😂

[@thestitchguy8115]

my god jacobs reaction to such a weird stupid question at 3:23 is so jacob

[@lactomedam33]

It's so sad to see all these people either defending jacob to death or criticising him from head to toes. It's fine if you don't like his work or his personality, and it's also fine if you do. The truth is his music is not for everyone. But saying his music is objectively bad and cringe is no better than saying it's indisputably the best work of art ever produced. Just have common sense. The man is obviously a technical beast, but that doesn't mean he can please everybody. You can tell he just does what he wants. No one cares if you love him or hate him, but if you are going to give your opinion try to be somewhat respectful to others.

[@janfyhrholdt2788]

Now you are criticizing the criticism of Jacob. So let me criticize your criticism of the criticism of Jacob. You complain that some defend him to death? Well, you have a point there. He could suffer if he is defended too much. He is overprotected and needs to be independent on his own. Seems that you also ask for "common sense", respect and empathy. Those are properties I and very few other people simply not have. I have 0% empathy, 100% disrespect, and last but not least 0% common sense. I think that would explain everything. But I am aware of, not only the freedom of religion, as I mentioned earlier, but also the freedom of expression. So, feel free to criticize my criticism of your criticism of the criticism of Jacob. BTW, speaking of criticizing him from "head to toes". Isn't his neck a little bit too long or is it just me?

[@stephenblackmore9076]

I do admire him. And he's impossible to dislike. Very engaging and undeniably a joy to have in the world A common frustration for some listeners, including me - everything he does feels massively over engineered i.e. kitchen sink, and then some. Which dilutes he work, style over substance etc. I'd like to hear him do some songs and arrangements very simply, with a lot of space.

[@MrTimg12]

From what I gather he spent a good decade in his room perfecting his craft and making music in his own style for himself. His four album journey through all that material and his collaborations are really an expression of that early musical life and a catharsis in a way. I'm no musician and I agree sometimes it does sound as if he's throwing everything, including the kitchen sink , into the music. I suspect that he needs to get this out of his head and onto paper as it were. He's only 29 and this is early JC . As he grows musically I suspect that he'll change again and perhaps his later work might be more spare if that's the correct term. That's the great thing about JC he's taking us on his musical journey and he doesn't know where that's leading him . Nevertheless I think it's a joy to join him on it.

[@NmpK24]

As an experienced musician I have to disagree. His music is just not commercial enough for the UK 'charts' because he has strong jazz and classical influences which are not considered mainstream (in the UK that is) and even derided. However elsewhere he is far more appreciated and has won 8 grammys. Maybe he's happy doing that?

[@davidmilanovic4825]

Is it just me that thought poor BBC hosts had no idea what they were asking or what Jacob was on about? 😂

[@ScratchySlide]

Completely the wrong people to be interviewing any musician...

[@tylerholleybergin]

so its like like the reslovlution is them in music education like they and that is you with the benfit tout and its never been with this hands on.

[@tylerholleybergin]

if its ever like help me help me ill know

[@ZephyrCrypto]

Not a fan of his music at all but love listening to him talk about music

[@janbuyck1]

JC is the biggest talent onf the first decades of the 21th century...

[@janfyhrholdt2788]

That is absolutely correct. But the competition has not been very hard during the last 24 years. From new talents that is. The most significant talent Jacob has is obviously not being a woman, as every other new talent in the music business seems to have this shameful property of being a soprano.

[@timstapleman]

His influence is spreading.He is creating a following so he can take over the world. It's scary.

[@janfyhrholdt2788]

Exactly, my point also. You said it first. I am really scared. He is creating zombies with his hypnotizing babbling and visual appearance.

[@timstapleman]

@@janfyhrholdt2788 It's a cult. Be careful not to get sucked in. For many, it is already too late.

[@janfyhrholdt2788]

@@timstapleman Yes I know many get sucked in because his music sucks. This time antichrist appears as a cute looking siren. I must close my eyes and cover my ears.

[@bronney]

I just hope I won't be forced to wear mismatch crocs :( Rip nike.

[@timstapleman]

@@bronney Yes, I'm afraid you will, although at the moment they're out of stock.

[@jamespatrick4654]

No bad music eh.

[@trapkat8213]

The male host is really annoying.

[@jeremytaylorfrancisgleaves3854]

Ah tha k you,idid not realizejacob coliier in a religion

[@jbukenya80]

I am PISSED!!! WHO DID HIS MAKE UP😡😡😡😡😡. It was so flat and wrong. He is a work of light nad magic and that casket make up was just wrong.

[@Zyphon400]

Nobody cares about that lol. That's so superficial of you. He looks the same as always. It's fine. So much intellectual content in this interview and someone comes talking about his make up... Lmao 😂

[@jbukenya80]

@@Zyphon400 do you feel better?

[@philipford6183]

Nobody's allowed to criticise Jacob Collier. The Jacob Collier Defence Force never sleeps; it is always online waiting to pounce. It's a cult. You have to love and adore its leader; you are not entitled to voice a single criticism, or express even a passing doubt about Collier's 'talents'.

[@stevecoulthard8060]

The funny thing is, Jacob would probably smile at your comment and wish you well, because he's on an entirely different level to you

[@NmpK24]

Says who?? He's a multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, arranger and more. Discovered and signed by Quincy Jones when he was 14. You dont have to like his music to understand why he is so highly regarded. Yes, talents as in real ones.

[@thebionicvet8674]

Not really. Sure, Jacob Collier may not be the most accessible or "general" musician, but ask any professional and they'll tell you he's unrivaled when it comes to anything technical. Say whatever you'd like, but remember that this guy you're criticizing/doubting has already won 6 Grammys at 29 years old and has more than proven himself.

[@philipford6183]

1. I don't like his singing (his range is limited and his vocals are absolutely nothing to write home about). 2. I don't like his cover versions (grotesquely inflated and self-indulgent, always absent of what made the originals beloved, I've never heard Collier play a good cover yet). 3. I don't think the wide-eyed 'boy in pajamas' image has much more credible mileage - Collier's almost 30, and the cringe is strong.

[@berkefeil5646]

@@philipford6183he’s talented but you’re so right haha

[@ThePoetRobin]

6 years and not one likable song. 💀💀💀

[@vizzwizz]

gimmick personified. the hair, the always extremely loud clothes, the 'oh so innovative' microtones. throwing everything in but the kitchen sink, endless complexities, riding coattails of famous songs by doing remixes. has yet to put out a song anybody can name or remember. gen-z in an empty nutshell. all (questionable) style, utter vacuum inside. youtuber, not a musician

[@NecroMorrius]

I'm 40, and I think it's weird that you make a distinction between KZbinr and Musician. You've currently got a single video with ten views on your channel - this guy is working with Quincy Jones among others and selling out arenas. Maybe if it's so simple, you should do it to show him how it's done?

[@janfyhrholdt2788]

Exactly, he is just a clown.

[@nicholascosaboom7032]

You’re right! You really showed him with this comment! Hopefully when he gets out of the studio with Herbie Hancock/Quincy he’ll read this and take the feedback on board… Geez what a cuck…😂

[@tomatopotato5890]

The biggest yap I’ve ever read. Keep crying.

[@jchomedog2887]

I’m a professional musician and educator and I can tell you Jacob is a rare musical talent and the work he produces is very difficult to do and highly time consuming. You have to be at a very high level of music ability to create the albums he’s created for the public even if not all the songs are original or repurposed. There is a great deal of complexity involved with his music and he shows great enthusiasm and positivity and collaboration with his approach, which is rare to see in musicians. People at this level are usually highly introverted. He deserves all the praise and acclaims he is getting because a great deal of work is involved for his productions, especially regarding its quality.

[@johnwilliams-ih3pv]

Really clever musician But sadly he is a bit of a circus act Cant stand what he does

[@lactomedam33]

And that's fine. Maybe it's not for you