Jacob Collier: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Watch Jacob Collier play "Make Me Cry", "Feel", "It Don't Matter" at the Tiny Desk.
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July 22, 2019 | Collin Marshall -- As the the NPR staff gathered to watch his performance, Jacob Collier sprinted full bore down the hallway. It seems the North London 24-year-old can hardly contain his creative energy. It comes out in his wardrobe and most definitely in his music, but it's not misdirected or out of control. These are intricate and precise compositions, like a ship in a bottle made of thousands of planks of wood, yet light enough to sail in a breeze. It's on a scale you wouldn't imagine. Here's an example: This year he covered Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer's "Moon River" by recording himself 5,000 times and working in 144 other vocal submissions, and then he printed and sold signed copies of his Logic Pro audio session for fans while on tour. Though this is is a regular day for Jacob, his output continues to astonish everyone around him, both in its quality and sheer quantity. This year alone, he's putting out a project called Djesse with four distinct and complete volumes. Many of the songs are being written along the way, including one crafted specifically for the Tiny Desk called "It Don't Matter."
The whole Tiny Desk Concert has a lot to unpack. Check my math, but by my count Jacob plays seven instruments, if you include his singing. And you should - Jacob's stamp has always been to use voice in his compositions like a Swiss army knife, and virtually every combination of band members harmonizes at some point in the show. It's reflective of his philosophy on music as a connecting tool, to use the instrument we all possess, which drew me to his art in the first place. And as if to make good on those beliefs and bring all of us into one moment, he invited the crowd to sing the final lyrics of the concert together. It was the end of the show, but not even close to the limit of Jacob's imaginative bounds. He obsessed over leaving us a gift: a fake ID fashioned out of a passport photo and an Oyster Card - London's public transit fare card - which now sits on the hallowed shelves of the Tiny Desk. Extra credit if you can spot it in future episodes.
SET LIST
"Make Me Cry"
"Feel"
"It Don't Matter"
MUSICIANS
Jacob Collier: vocals, piano, guitar, bass, melodica, cymbal; Becca Stevens: vocals, acoustic guitar, charango; Christian Euman: vocals, drums, percussion; MARO: vocals, acoustic guitar, keys; Robin Mullarkey: vocals, bass, percussion
CREDITS
Producers: Colin Marshall, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Kara Frame, Beck Harlan; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Production Assistant: Paul Georgoulis; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR

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[@gordomctavish6599]

What does this have to do with Jacob Collier concert? Sincerely asked!

[@erikwilliams756]

​@@gordomctavish6599inspiration

[@somebodysthunder1990]

Jacob: Wanna jam? Me: Sure, what key? Jacob: All of them.

[@wchicaiza2400]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@juanodrummer]

and more

[@adamkozakiewicz6766]

@@juanodrummer Why would you need a key when the door is open? :-D

[@catherineluk2414]

me: all 24 ? jacob: just 24 ?

[@henry-qs8vg]

I wonder if Jacob was frustrated that they gave him a regular piano that couldn't be tuned to G half-sharp

[@basausi]

The sound engineer did an absolutely stunning job with capturing every instrument tonal depth and clarity. The piano sounds like a studio sound room recording job!

[@milonso650]

basausi that’s tiny desk. They got some videos on how they do it.

[@jdb420]

@@milonso650 still worth saying how good they did

[@benkrege2135]

Sound guys never get credit - only flack when they mess up. First time ever seeing a comment for them. Shouts out to you and the Tiny Desk audience for caring.

[@kombe971]

basausi you have to when Jacob collier comes in!

[@rsplatpc]

@@milonso650 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2Gak3xrp99pfLs

[@arielspalter7425]

Who’s back enjoying this in 2024? The amount of talent in that room is unreal.

[@elmakim478]

Here today!

[@kharlaloayza8450]

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@rkiiiive]

Yes!! Revisiting after djesse 4 and its insane to see how long hes been planning this album series

[@lynx7297]

meee

[@samaaronflores1048]

Beautifull ❤

[@sarahborruso2892]

jesus christ these backup singers are absolutely insane

[@andreaguitta3858]

Maro and Becca Stevens are not exactly backup singers ;)

[@weltonrodrigotorresnascime9616]

@@andreaguitta3858 When the main singer is Jacob, they kind of are. 🤯

[@Inumakitoge99]

Deixa by Maro. Absolutely beautiful. All of the musicians in this are so skilled and bring a certain vibe to the table. I love the songs by themselves on Spotify, but this performance really shows ALL of their creativity and skills based off of Jacob’s roadmap. I’ll be back to watch this in a couple days or so

[@thaeasy]

i was looking for this comment, i'm in awe of them! *0*

[@aliasreco]

I wonder if Jacob is saved by Jesus Christ. If not, all his music is worthless and will be forgotten.

[@joshuahpatterson2959]

That drummer is UNDERRATED the counting and polyrhythms on the kit while singing is INCREDIBLE

[@mariahwilde7405]

agreed!!!

[@HeeyWhitey]

Man and it looks like he is having so much fun while doing it too, like he's just loving every moment. I love when you can see people loving the art they are sharing.

[@jomacris8109]

Christian Euman

[@NolanBradbury]

He's playing with Jacob Collier so I reckon he's perfectly rated! What a show.

[@littlegravitas9898]

Very true. If you want another great drum/vocal performance, check out (if you haven't already) Anderson .Paak's Tiny Desk Concert.

[@washablecrown]

The audio engineer who records Tiny Desk Concerts might be the most talented person on Earth.

[@ziovit]

After Jacob. But, Yes

[@FrancescoRossiphoto]

I think the same thing every time!!!!

[@drmedwuast]

Josh Rogosin

[@JustFiddler]

agree

[@giuseppeiovino1687]

@@ziovit "is on?"

[@zaferalabbas]

Props to the audio engineer Josh Rogosin. The mixing on this is phenomenal.

[@JamesMilliron-cg8mv]

I love Jo Rogin

[@connor7162]

Yes! It’s perfect

[@spartanslaxwax]

The audio spacing on this particular space is also surprisingly incredible

[@agustinfernandez5115]

he ain't miss yet. love him to bits.

[@rowanjones3476]

Totally. Interesting mic selection too. Could drive a truck through the space in the mix. Lovely.

[@lauragwillim1055]

Never heard of this guy. I think this is the best Tiny Desk I’ve ever seen. His music moved me to tears. Very profound musician. Those vocal harmonies were stunning.

[@ruebentauk2938]

He’s the musicians musician

[@iffiest.]

a living instrument

[@Ikbeneengeit]

You're in for a treat, lots of material to listen to

[@TheEijkmanProject]

@@Ikbeneengeit Exactly what I wanted to say, precies wat ik wilde zeggen

[@TheEijkmanProject]

How did you like his music? Did you see the stuff he crafted as an adolescent? Look at "don't you worry bout a thing" by him. A masterclass, he shows an incredibly broad understanding of even music (brazilian, african) he had no business knowing about at that age or even anyone should be able to master like he had at that age, playing not only each part, but each part masterfully, exquisitely. The most stunning pan-instrumentalist and gift to humanity I have ever seen in the musical world. But I really wonder how you feel about it. I was shocked to read that you only just came across him, but, understandable as that is, I just commented on that "don't you worry bout a thing" video that I can't believe it's only been seen 6 million times over the span of 10 years. I figured I must have watched it on 1000 different devices A crazy under-appreciation of his talent, if you ask me. Everyone should atleast hear and see him operate once in their life. Glad you came across him!

[@noahfruth6772]

Sometimes it seems like he's a thousand years old

[@XxZiphRaxX]

Noah Fruth my thoughts exactly! Like a god of the forest making everything beautiful

[@FLX_AU]

rude

[@bobbytm]

His soul is! :)

[@burger1113]

One could say he's absorbed at least a thousand years worth of music.

[@samh9642]

But with a childlike wonder at the same time...

[@PauliG]

My Mom loved to be introduced to new music. A week before she passed (about a month ago), I was visiting her and my father and I played this for her. She loved it. "Feel" brought tears to her eyes. You were the last musician I introduced her to, and now every time I listen to you she is with me. Thank you for that. Your music will move music forward.

[@_arman_]

thanks for sharing that Pauli... much love

[@matthewg4882]

That's beautiful, and what a final musician to show her! Probably the best alive right now in terms of talent and theory.

[@allissondiego1989]

That's beautiful. Your mother still lives in your heart. Don't forget that.

that´s so beautiful, I think sharing music with your loved ones is such a big blessing and a great way of connecting... a big hug for you PauliG

[@budbringer8181]

who is cutting onions over here?

[@austinpossum1297]

the drummers face sums this entire performance up. just hands down the most beautiful performance humanly possible unfolding

[@FREEDMFTR]

Jacob's got that "1940's" old soul vibe & sound. Simply Masterful. And them backup singers were not "backup" singers. They are level with Jacob and simply stunning

[@erinrohr5407]

Becca Stevens and Maro. Look em up 😉

[@kennyd3811]

@@erinrohr5407 preach.

[@kvn120]

There's 2 groups of music wizard on this video. 1. Is of course Jacob and his team 2. The audio engineer team on NPR music

[@sutardybrothers990]

Amen to that

[@dnxxnb]

I was thinking about the exact same thing now. Such an amazing quality!

[@afiandidlacborra100]

give it up to mr Josh Rogosin everybody!

[@kvn120]

@@dnxxnb i know right?

[@thecalltoarms7191]

I appreciate the drummers "stank face" when he's vibing

[@adiabadic]

fr prob my favorite part of live performances

[@caitlintracy]

dat stank face

[@frescaferni]

That's the stank face of "oh my god I'm playing in multiple time signatures while singing and switching to xylophone".

[@TheTimN8er]

it’s the same face i’m making watching this performance

[@FireAwayProductions]

Dude it’s so joyful

[@BirdMachineMusic]

Jacob Collier is a genius. That first song could have been a pretty standard two-chord folk song but moved into so many surprising directions and chord harmonies. So zesty.

[@plooprz]

he never plays anything standard. such a beautiful soul

[@bonitapersona]

yeah he's copying early 70's prog rock and it is still great as it was back then!

[@jemillevialet2363]

@@bonitapersonawhat? Can you name a song that’s anything like what he’s doing? If anything his music is jazz influenced.

[@lucascoutinho73]

this drummer's cohesion is just out of this world, extremely respectful playing

[@calebtorres7111]

I bet Jacob Collier knows what the key of H sounds like.

[@wilcokostermusic5943]

Most German musicians do, B is H in Germany 😜

[@peterzwegert904]

@@wilcokostermusic5943 The reason why I asked myself: "What does he mean?", shortly before I realized :-)

[@edannoble4116]

@@wilcokostermusic5943 like all the other keys? They all sound the same in equal temperament if you're not comparing to a different key and don't have perfect pitch

[@dylandecker_music]

Probably sounds like G half sharp

[@edannoble4116]

@Lev WHITELAW that's crazy because I'm pretty sure that's not what he was talking about because he didn't say 'what notes are in the key' he asked what the key sounds like.

[@rosestokes7071]

Jacob: "sing along if you'd like" crowd: "yeah!!!" Jacob: plays impossible song

[@sibongiletasilaphiri7521]

Actually He said, "If You'd like to, at the end of this next song, please sing along." Which was the easy an sing-a-longy part.

[@rat488]

The beauty was that the chorus at the end was designed for anyone to sing and the variation speaks to the beauty that anyone can sing.... brings a tear to the eye honestly.

[@angellynn7104]

This is the most impressive performance I think I’ve ever seen. Everyone there looks like this is the easiest thing they’ve done all week, but they’re playing such complex things and doing incredibly. This is the first tiny desk I’ve really seen where every single musician, not just the lead, is ridiculously impressive.

[@watermelonslushy1110]

This song is like a rainbow passing through a portal into another planet made of different colors and glowing animals

[@queenicolumbo4857]

Beautiful comment 💙

[@carinm.bonifacino]

Magical.

[@vflap]

The guy just went from Joni Mitchell to D'angelo to Bobby Mcferrin as if it was nothing and absolutely excelled at it.

[@pandapaul]

Was looking through comments to see if anyone said anything about the strong D'Angelo vibes on the second song. Couldn't agree more with ya.

[@dopemcee]

i guess there in lies my only issue with jacob...he has no readily identifiable style,. His style is pretty much i can take everyone else's style and do it well. now ofcourse developing your own style takes time but the day he does, it will be so powerful.

[@theanchella2006]

@@pandapaul the drum pattern has a lot to do with imo. Forsme it's still jazzier, but ya, the voicings are reminiscent,

[@MattFoleysGhost]

What freaks me out is I've written out my influences and those three always make the list. And the fact that Jacob made those choices and you noticed too makes the world just feel a little bit smaller. And connected. If art is morale then I can't think of anything more quietly inspiring than when someone you love, loves the same things you do.

[@mptheory8839]

All true. Also Fleet Foxes (1st song particularly), Dirty Projectors (instrumentation/arrangement choices) and very strong Stevie Wonder.

[@gbb23]

Some people make music. Some people are made of music.

[@kentneumann5209]

MajaElliott - Best comment.

[@jeremyvasquez9508]

Beautiful

[@davidbojay3606]

This

[@TheQuirkyNerd]

Well put.

[@Love-Is-Kind]

@ Noah Fruth Some comments are okay and others are impressive. This comment made my body physically jump inside of my very core somewhere in between my heart and soul. Beautiful.

[@teemondy]

I feel like he has a million thoughts a minute. His eyes are always darting and he’s got basically *all* the knowledge of music in his mind.

[@CoreanKat]

It’s the Autism. Elon and him have identical patterns of behaviors and their outlook on the world.

[@humanrupert]

i love how the comments here are so mixed-some don't like his music, some do-yet no one discounts the insane talent he has.

[@ChasinWakaMeDown]

The most difficult back-up singing gig out there.

[@videoket]

That's why he got Maro! (The other ones are amazing too; I just don't know their names off the top of my head.)

[@mrmangoberry8394]

@@videoket All their names are near the bottom of the video description, right above the editing/producing credits.

[@cathydew]

Plus, playing instruments at the same time!

[@videoket]

@@mrmangoberry8394 Appreciated! That way I *can* get to know the others off the top of my head.

[@orangeisthenewstrawberry6603]

@@videoket this is so passive agressive and I love it 😂😂

[@bearoftheeast11]

I did not expect his voice to be that deep or that range.

[@ValeryLugov]

9:53 yepp

[@STimes00]

Saaaaammmeee

[@gingerdude55]

I've listened to some of his songs but hearing the first words come out of his mouth... it's really a stunning range and tone

[@malivanhie8247]

Jacob has unlocked ranges that no one else has gotten to yet lol, he's first place in the video game called life.

[@ruffledfilms5270]

I was shocked as well!

[@JohnKofiDapaah]

Who's back enjoying this in 2022? Pure gold.

[@pronneberg]

all of me

[@iminapunkband]

One of my go-to KZbin videos when I need to clear my mind, so good

[@elizeitlin5111]

me!

[@giogainz]

a friend put me on… this man can sing!

[@nhlakaniphondaba4975]

📍

[@Hodge329]

"I don't know why... but it makes me cry" *sings a chord that makes you cry* ok Jacob you know exactly why

[@ducitrinh]

Imagine an artist, who's able to play piano like a genius, nearly every instrument on this world on a high level, has a perfect pitch, understands music on a level it has never been before AND being a insane entertainer, making music with the crowd like we have never seen before AND being an insanely kind human being. There you go, this is Jacob Collier. Man, I love this dude.

[@allofthemmilkingwithgreenf7493]

I do see and hear all of those mention things. And still the music sounds really bland to me.

[@Karunaaa]

Same, he's so good it's almost annoying haha

[@andretriplett3993]

His name is masego

[@_dtvr485]

O yeh I love lil xan

[@taurtue]

It's so perfect it feels soulless. I really don't like Jacob Collier, even if I admit he's a musical genius. For example, I've never seen him playing/singing acoustic blues, I'm pretty sure it would feel kind of robotic and non human.

[@ericwilliams5428]

What did I just watch? Did I land at the end of a rainbow?

[@timeclock5771]

Bro do u hear me!,

[@giuseppeiovino1687]

jacob lets stay above us always above also if we press stop

[@danitabuckner2616]

He's such a delight

[@leftclot]

You sir, are riding on one

[@marquis08]

@@leftclot well said

[@mikecappa1094]

I've called myself a 'musician' for 30 years. I now know I don't know anything. This is real artists doing their thing. Thank you. Aloha.

[@Kobe29261]

I'm a bit traumatized by comments like yours. Especially for children/young people; if we are not careful we'll start introducing children to Michelangelo and wonder why none of them want to be artists. I'm sure you were joking - keep making music!

[@LEOsoulMonarch]

I mean, for what it's worth, you are a musician still. It's just that it's Collier we're talking about. Lol. I'm learning guitar, and someone who's leagues better than me told me I had the right to call myself a guitar player once I learned how to make the guitar do something. So I know exactly what you're talking about.

[@osmark86]

@@LEOsoulMonarch you can indeed call yourself a guitar player my guy!

[@LEOsoulMonarch]

@@osmark86 thanks. I appreciate this more than you know. Real talk.

[@RosariaIndahS]

Watching this magical performance is my only way to escape from the strangest times that has been lasting for almost 2 years. I hope everyone is warm and safe.

[@joarbonifacio1781]

It was an experience in itself. It was too good!

[@lemonadeslices]

it's been two years since, and i hope you're staying warm and safe, too.

[@dmclives]

Special thumbs up to the sound/audio engineers at Tiny Desk for bringing us buttery goodness so regularly. Well done!

[@lotsofhairbutnomoney3705]

The audio is always perfect for the venue.

[@JarenLadia]

Josh Rogosin is the audio engineer :)

[@themightyquinn94]

The quality of sound Josh gets out of such a venue is amazing

[@cristianvaz]

EXACTLY

[@harbourvioletmusic5330]

Buttery Goodness - what a way to describe the sound. Guys you are so creative on here

[@RedDotOffical]

I can’t explain the heart convulsions I had when I saw Jacob Collier and NPR Tiny Desk in the same notification.

[@codi6850]

same. a tachycardia even.

[@canaldesfocado7570]

That is dangerous

[@lassmallieber7569]

Red Dot. Same, I got so excited!!

[@emilymcculloh7685]

You can tell how much the drummer loves his craft. So talented.

[@nickpiovesan4361]

I think what makes it special is the constraint. On his own Jacob goes wild with harmony, melody, layers upon layers as tall as skyscrapers as he can't pour out his voice quickly enough. Here there are 6 of them. Each, albeit, playing multiple parts and instruments, but still only 6. The essence of each piece has to be distilled to something performable, and performed at a tiny desk, no less. I like this kind of Jacob the best, and I think as he's matured as a musician we're seeing more and more restraint as he's practiced playing in constraint with different collaborators. I feel like it's freeing him more, and we're just getting better and better expressions of his overflowing musical fount with each passing year.

[@gotjuice9]

Agreed. The arrangements and performances are more felt and have more soulfulness to them.

[@andrewrocha9855]

I’m sitting in a tent right now, the rain is falling pretty steadily and it’s 5:12 am. All of my friends are asleep and I am immersed in the blessing of sound. Music is amazing.

[@jodiblackman7838]

Bliss

[@cassioperpetuocunha4243]

Were you high? hahahah that would be a perfect match (the environment and the music)

[@ronmaiorino4328]

😊

[@robin_birdie_]

Aw, I feel ya, man. I just sat almost whole night through with NPR concerts and I'm ending my today musical journey at 9am with this brilliant musical gem. And I barely understand what they singing about but seems like music is really an universal language.

[@kindyesweakno]

What a perfect moment!

[@thomasmat5328]

I was hoping for 5000 Jacobs to perform moon river but this is cool also

[@matthewlouis358]

5300*

[@HiroForever]

Reminds me of a John Mayer 2.0

[@AnotherWorldYT]

hahahahahahaha

[@gustygust7287]

I got tinnitus and its really loud. There are many times that I want my life to just end. Then I heard Jacob Collier. Through his music, I began to love my life again. Thank you so much, Jacob. Extend my gratitude to your mom and dad!

[@TheBallsbreakers]

Stay strong, brother

[@gustygust7287]

@@TheBallsbreakers Thank you brother! What a lovely message to read this Christmas! Cheers!

[@squaresoft01]

The best thing about Jacob Collier is that he show clearly shows the joy he feels while he performs his music. It's so obvious he is someone who chose to live his life for music and loves every second.

[@retrorunner79]

I feel privilaged to be alive while this guy is making music.

[@peterd-k853]

same!!

[@TheAlternatist]

@@peterd-k853 seem him live twice guys, solo and with this band. Really crazy good guys

[@TerrellPledger]

Same!!!

[@qibert]

I feel like a proud uncle. Crazy!

[@Edgarbopp]

My exact feeling as well.

[@joshuagarvey6187]

Can we just take a moment to admire the group of musicians he has with him and how in-tune they all are with each other? Like its insane, the chemistry is so great.

[@Zach-sx8cm]

Joshua Garvey I feel like he has that gift to bring out the best in all the musicians around him

[@happygilmore2100]

I doubt you would be able to work with him if your game is not on par.

[@notaninstrument7707]

Happy Gilmore no he’ll meet you where you are. He gets entire crowds to sound like choirs.

[@noneofmynameswork1]

Happy Gilmore - agreed. Maro is amazing on his song “Lua” (check out the KZbin video) and Becca Stephens is amazing on Snarky Puppy’s “I asked” (check out the KZbin video)

[@olliemartinelli4034]

This is Jacob at his very best for me

[@edwarddodge7937]

It’s not often artists this talented get mic’d and recorded by engineers and techs equal to the task. And we have to love Jacob and his coat of many colors.

[@simplyminecraft1000]

If Jacob scored a Disney film it would be the best thing to happen to Disney’s soundtracks since the people who scored brother bear

[@mylesthered3614]

Now I wanna watch brother bear💀

[@miguelangelthomas5154]

Phil Collins did Brother Bear.

[@miguelangelthomas5154]

and Tarzan. Phil Collins is awesome.

[@dogstlks]

I think Lin Manuel Miranda did pretty well with Moana, but Jacob would be great too

[@sadmermaid]

Hans Zimmer did Lion King

[@sterloincee]

Can we please give it up for the backing singers?!

[@Scarecrow6459]

Who are both stunning artists as well, I'd definitely recommend Becca Steven's most recent album!

[@yoitztoripro]

Maro is super awesome too! Her voice is so warm and pure!!!

[@majarimennamazerinth5753]

Especially the percussionist

[@ishthefish9006]

We gave it up to the whole group. We dont have to say give it up to them we know they're great

[@CamKnoppMusic]

One on the left is Maro. She has some amazing music out.

[@Liberaven]

Imagine being in Jacob's band. Job of a lifetime. Must be such a treat

[@markwederell6574]

I just watched his Glastonbury show as a Jacob Collier newbie and was blown apart by his talent. This video was my next stop. Dear god, this guy is just off the chart talented and deserves to be recognised on a truly global scale. Plus, he’s the best thing outta Britain right now!! 👏

[@Verseabl]

i did NOT expect that kinda voice from that kinda face giving me shivers and all

[@allesundmehr]

@Kevin maybe he hasn't the most special timbre, but he has a crazy good range and technique. he grew up singing in operas so he definitely has a good voice.

[@canofpaint2336]

@Kevin he doesn't have the most powerful voice by any means, but i don't necessarily love his music for his voice. (Even though i dont mind it). It's his savant level composition that makes me love his music.

[@K1LL14N]

@Kevin that mental image is just TOO good hahaha!

[@tahniabarrie2158]

@Kevin I disagree with you but by god i love that description , fucking genius !

[@duujo]

Kevin For me his voice was an acquired taste. But your descriptions were love at first sight. 😍 I wonder if you’ve watched any of the interviews with him? I think many of us have fallen in love with this enthusiasm, intelligence and skill, and what you describe just becomes a Jacoby part of that wonderfulness.

[@Freeced]

I will always love how Jacob is credited for "cymbal" because of the one time he leans over and smacks it with his hand.

[@MrSuperiorTech]

But not for the couple of taps on the bongos at the start of "It Don't Matter"

[@MattFoleysGhost]

Time stamp?

[@Freeced]

Danny McCaffrey It’s been a minute since I last saw this, but I think I was talking about 14:47, someone correct me if I’m wrong as I’m now watching on a much smaller screen

[@nlaszg]

Jacobs music, soul and clothes are in competition which is more colorful.

[@englishish]

I think my favourite thing about Jacob Collier is that he knows how to show off while still letting his accompanying musicians shine - on Feel especially. That requires some serious skill that goes beyond natural talent.

[@AdamTheBen]

"This guy is obnoxiously good at music" - Adam Neely

[@francomatiasmarron1274]

Hey Adam should have his own Tiny Desk with Sungazer!

[@dotChrollo]

@@francomatiasmarron1274 hot damn now I really want a Sungazer tiny desk

[@MisterAppleEsq]

Sungazer Tiny Desk would be a beautiful combination.

[@1978ayo]

Adam Bensalah he’s ridiculous! easily in the classification of a savant

[@blackhorsered]

He just spoken my f*cking mind. Hot damn.

[@edglue6138]

This is why I love Tiny Desk. Never heard of this dude, now I'm looking for his closest gig to mine. Quality. Pure quality

[@michaeledwards1552]

Man I started listening to him last month incredible

[@claudettecampbell6744]

Trust me.. the definition of musical genius .. even won a grammy award.

[@AquaMarino]

good to know your awesome discovery. I saw/heard him from his collab with Snarky Puppy. 😊

[@djusdj]

horrid taste

[@tangerinejukebox]

Look for his duet with Dodie, covering Here Comes The Sun... then fall in love with Dodie 😉

[@grewalaman]

You know when you hit the jackpot when you discover this and realise that is not all electronic and programming and that talent exists in the highest form. Just beautiful 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@MicJones]

Feel is the best song ever performed on Tiny Desk.

[@enjelwu]

Imagine the burden of being Jacob Collier, doing his best to translate all the things that played in his brain with only two hand and legs at a time

[@chazkendallify]

Angela Wu I read this comment as he pulled out the blow piano thing and it landed just perfect. Appreciated.

[@rizkyrakhmat1]

Lmao *im done*

[@ecatheatre86]

So true. He's incomprehensible to me. The level of EVERYTHING brimming in him.

[@alextate1719]

That’s why he got the extras

[@watchcrap9352]

@@chazkendallify no shit same here

[@jigsaw924]

I want to talk about the drummer for a moment. Especially during 'feel'. He adds these subdivisions and stabs with the ride and hihat that fly completely under the radar. You don't hear them, you just... -feel- the change in the feel of the section of the song. That's what a great drummer should do to a song. Change it completely without it being obvious it was him. Just, such a humble and transformative approach to an otherwise loud and pride-prone instrument. (No shade, I'm a drummer, just stating as I see)

[@samgillies9502]

He's definitely good at 'shuffling' the notes- real fidgety. Also I LOVE drummers who can play that softly.. rare (and brilliant) trait

[@ahha2523]

He’s rocking the xylo on top of it all

[@steeldogx11]

Now remember Jacob wrote and played the instruments of that song on his record.

[@naught101]

There's nothing better than a subtle drummer. There's nothing worse than an unsubtle one. (Except maybe a lead guitarist with too many pedals).

[@je-pq3de]

alright drummer then would you please splain that wonk feel at the end?

[@obanisola]

Jacob builds this peaceful, hopeful and kind world. Then he comes to earth, and takes you on a journey to visit it for a while. This is an eternal experience.

[@williamsElla]

Four albums in a year. That's legendary

[@jessicacampagna7454]

Watching this for the first time July 2023 because MARO had her own Tiny Desk a few days ago that I enjoyed. Whenever I feel like modern music is trash, I come to Tiny Desk and they introduce me to stuff like these talented folks.

[@victorysampson]

Ok but can we talk about R A N G E ? Baritone to falsetto so *smoothly* gosh

[@Deenique16]

The voice is an instrument too.

[@paulvanmaldegem6315]

Falsetto is not a voice classification. Every bass singer has a falsetto. Jacob is also more of a low baritone, not a real bass.

[@NextenBlade]

Seems like a pretty standard baritone, the microphone helps us hear his lower range which isn't as powerful. From the color of his voice you can tell he's a regular bari

[@TheNittyGritty735]

Victory Sampson thank you!! It has been sending chills up my spine! Between the choice of chords and runs I am literally 😱

[@AllWillFail]

@@paulvanmaldegem6315 shut up

[@SKINHEADXEDGEX]

Unless I missed something, at the beginning of the second song, the band starts singing a three part harmony without a starting pitch note. Any musicians out there will know how insanely talented and well rehearsed you have to be to do that. Basically means each member had to inherently know the key of the song in their head and adjust their harmony accordingly without hearing any music to base it off of. Mad props cause I know I woulda came in with some wild hyena note.

[@GidiSegal]

If you listen really closely at about 5:15 you can hear Jacob singing each note in the harmony

[@Sweet_Solos]

I know Jacob has perfect pitch, dont know about the other members

[@gianlucabasso]

5:13 the bass player

[@codi6850]

im ded

[@jeffroberts_tunes]

@@gianlucabasso Good catch! And you can hear some subtle vocal checks

[@michaelsweet5711]

I love how, when singing that we shouldn't be in a hurry to speed up the passing of time, he puts little pauses in there for a beat, practicing what he just preached about savoring life.

[@leixo]

I love how they all are smiling most of time, they're having fun

[@williamdeely7836]

playing the stapler for jacob collier would be an honour

[@patana256]

Aha I'd probably end up stuffing it up tbh

[@alaskaminnie644]

funniest comment

[@johnreilly7845]

Please get some self respect

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

This is probably the perfomance I’ve enjoyed most from Jacob; I much prefer him playing with a band like this than running around by himself.

[@emilioguzmanalvarez420]

i think his new stuff is meant to be played with a band and not the "single man show" that i liked aswell. But seems like Djesse vol2 is perfect for this stuff. Im also waiting to see what else can he do on the upcomming releases.

[@paulie4450]

Agreed. His Snarky Puppy stuff are all so sick

[@rosieheller8989]

Such a shame he doesn't introduce the band, really talented musicians

[@RiseUpYall]

I agree. His new project is incredible.

[@emilioguzmanalvarez420]

@@rosieheller8989 i think thats the only thing missing here:(

[@davidfarr3591]

I mean, how does he look so at ease? Almost effortless? Unreal.

[@jordangraham-baker3819]

It's the most perfect...amazing mixture of jazz, alternative, lounge music, piano bar, singer/songwriter, Petry, pop music I've ever heard. So good

[@antony2111]

I feel bad that i just watched this for free

[@user-ur2wd8du4z]

*grateful

[@mirmo1727]

my grandma happened to see him performing live FOR FREE at a jazz festival in bulgaria. crazy

[@michaelyang3910]

Please donate to NPR

[@valentinbertola3680]

Se llama el estado

[@foureyeswonder]

You’re the product. Don’t worry. You’re not watching for free.

[@savehimgffff1777]

When he said “🎼” *FACTS*

[@KookieDough]

Subscribe to me and I will subscribe back lol

[@kailahj6398]

😂

[@eduardoan777]

Facts don't care about your feelings :v

[@wannabuyacan1957]

ƏĐÛÅŘĎØ Æ is that Ben Shapiro lol

[@cheesetartandhoneyglaze4415]

I've never seen a group of people playing musics this complex in such joy. Jacob sure is the Mozart of our Generation

[@mayabendavid1859]

I think MARO should get her own tiny desk concert !! 😍

[@lilymnavona]

she does now!!

[@makg3696]

Manifesting works 😌

[@greymabasa6883]

A Jacob and Tom Misch song would literally make me implode

[@zakcavill]

That would be amazing

[@FountainOfYoot]

Don’t do this to me. Now I’m obsessing about the idea 🙆🏾‍♂️

[@gunnyliu4515]

An implosion is basically an imperceptible explosion

[@patorsu]

Actually Tom Misch sings a note in Jacob Collier's Moon River intro of the song xD

[@curtblack686]

Was thinking that as I read this comment

[@seanball6224]

Drummer is absolutely blazing. He didn’t chop out or play what “he can” either. His relation to time is so incredibly deep.

[@bf2err]

All of them

[@neonoh4473]

Love when a drummer is at the level where he/she doesn’t need to chop out

[@jcb.98]

@@neonoh4473 Thats called a professional drummer :)

[@keanuterrado7295]

What do you guys mean by chop out? Definitions online are kinda hard to put together. And the definition is kinda hard to understand for someone who doesn’t drum at all

[@keanuterrado7295]

I did re-listen and he does a superb job of timing , keeping up with tempo changes and that stuff

[@jennifersummy2719]

WOAH! As soon as he opened his mouth his voice was so much deeper and croon-ier than I expected. So beautiful

[@dominikhufner3562]

I really like how Jacob gave the backsingers so much room. I feel like often times they are just assistants and no actual band member like in this one.

[@Brennsunn]

True, but backsingers are Maro and Becca Stevens, and they are quite confirmed artists on their own 😊

[@admkbldwn]

If you're familiar with his work, they're actually fully featured artists that he gave title credit on a handful of tracks -- definitely more than just "backup" singers to him

[@gcasag]

They're not even his band members, but rather good friends who support each other, and you can feel their relationship is bigger than just proffessional by the way they interact with each other... Just beautiful to watch

[@neeni4]

Yes! Shows generosity and a healthy lack of ego...Prince was a bit like that too. Also loved the playful humour in just making sounds....just joyous.

[@liammorrison4284]

This dude has cult leader levels of charisma. 20 seconds into a song and you can't help but love him

[@kaptainkarl7807]

I've noticed he acts as a musician magnet yet as a non musician I still enjoy his personality and have watched multiple videos he's featured in.

[@rodriguezelfeliz4623]

@@kaptainkarl7807 I agree, a lot of people say his fans are only musicians, but as a very very VERY mediocre guitar player, I can confirm his music is great even if you don't understand what is going on hahaha

[@Raidenofficial]

@Randy Marsh why?

[@platypusmusic8843]

@Randy Marsh ???

[@BijahD]

Where do I sign up?? 😁

[@whalesong8040]

They are a brilliant ensemble together! This recording exudes so much JOY, sweetness, gentle ease and insane musicianship! It is one of my favorite ways to start a day! Thank you all SO MUCH! Love you all like crazy! Gassho!

[@SolarMumuns]

Absolutely!

[@PA2OLD]

One of the most beautiful NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts of all time!

[@renaissancemedia4208]

Imagine being gifted enough as a musician that Jacob Collier decides instead of doing it all himself he lets you play with him

[@debmurray2734]

Exactly what I was thinking as I watched the smile on the drummer's face during the 2bd number... He just looks so happy to be there ... And yet he is also so gifted. All these musicians are playing on a much much higher plane than the rest of us mere mortals.

[@BensVFX07]

they were terrible

[@ewereko55]

Get over it(!) Music is better when disseminated with others alike. No one is an island and he certainly isn’t a God

[@renaissancemedia4208]

ewereko55 lol shut up

[@ewereko55]

CINESTHESIA I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings

[@benijoss1609]

9:58 Rare footage of Jacob looking at sound.

[@adiabadic]

"rare"

[@thedaychr]

This guy literaly sees music 24/7

[@user-uk3yb7qy9b]

You can see the rainbow of music passing by

[@eliseeng1709]

wouldn't be surprised if the man had synesthesia and could literally see sound XD

[@thecoolestcat5078]

i loled

From the first beat, note, to the last... everything here is plenty of love, smiles, sense of humor, fun, fusion... What a creativity!

[@jstenhouse22]

This is the best that Jacob has ever sounded

[@SonRiseforNathaniel]

He's having so much fun being a genius

[@danitabuckner2616]

Yes he is lol. Joyous

[@cameronspears1386]

jesus christ that drummer is scrambling my brain. he’s so SICKENINGLY ON TIME.

[@thomassuke]

All the drummers on this show are insane

[@doiknowmyenemy]

It hurts how perfect he is

[@bc001__]

it's almost disrespectful what he does behind this drum kit, goddamn

[@R2omusic]

What a talent who make new colors with music notes !

[@casualintrovert207]

It's amazing how Jacob Collier can have multiple grammies but yet bet so criminally underrated.

[@avuhhh]

Casual Introvert ❶ I definitely wouldn’t call him underrated, his entire fan base adores him. I’d call him criminally undiscovered or unknown by most, but not underrated, as the people who do know him rate him very very highly ;)

[@Kevinschart]

you said it yourself, he's won multiple grammies. so i hardly doubt he's "criminally" underrated. and underrated by whom?

[@zoranhacker]

Grammies ain't shit, but yeah he is underrated

[@Massivecoronaryyeah]

His music is too ahead of its time to reach mainstream popularity. It’s better this way!

[@Rafa-mv4nn]

To be fair, I've heard people including my friend say he is just not really into Jacob's music. He listened to a bunch of his songs but wasn't impressed. I guess everyone has their own cup of tea, right? I can't imagine someone who only loves pop-music through and through to listen to Jacob to be fair.

[@cjmurphycovers]

''I'm playing with Jacob Collier in a concert tomorrow'' 'aww nice , what instrument are you playing' ''I'm playing the stapler mate''

[@gombarovits]

hahahahaha

[@gombarovits]

this is just bass players being bass players

[@cjstevens6405]

'wow, you must be really good!'

[@renetorenstra8207]

"Jacob Collier? What does HE play?" "Yes."

[@ploopybear]

@@renetorenstra8207 the harmonizer

[@petrseghman4283]

Came back to thank NPR for leading me to JC, my since-then-eternal musical love.

[@jtang2529]

He’s a true virtuoso in everything music. And the musicians who have the talent and the bravery to play along side him are utterly incredible too. Wow…..just wow!

[@mostafahakkou4595]

The best part is that there are no ads. You can actually enjoy this without interruption

[@leonardo.linhares]

It's true

[@amandaf3601]

And that’s on letting people enjoy the art of music

[@christianpetrozza]

not true anymore

[@thetrickster42]

Christian Petrozza still true where I live, KZbin might be different in different parts of the world?

[@SoMooLand1nine7]

You can enjoy it beautifully without ads and IT IS FREE!!! ❤️🤭

[@cmdefrei]

This is fantastic. In my humble opinion, Jacob should play more shows in this "acoustic" format. Without live-looping and pre-recorded bits, the compositions really get a chance to breathe and the playful musicality factor is increased to 1000%.

[@erickarsenty9295]

Amen to that

[@aaronbarber6169]

He has been this past year

[@FridoKrenn]

you have to see his live shows with the same band (except Becca Stevens) he did in the last year.. for me it was incredible.. sure there are still some smal parts with looping but still it was fuckin awesome

[@ricocape]

Totally agree.. I was waiting for the Collier Band!

[@bella201288]

I totally agree .. at the age of 60.... some things, he performs live are too loud for me

[@papishome3394]

some artists are just beyond the level of mainstream stardom.

[@aveshatesit]

Ppl, I'm crying, that's the most beautiful thing i've ever seen in my entire pathetic life

[@Binzob]

yea your life must be extremely pathetic if this is beautiful to you

[@aveshatesit]

@@Binzob So true...

[@sarthakgoelmusic]

"I wrote this song 5 or 6 days ago specifically for this event" Only Jacob Collier things

[@crieverytim]

You do realize there are hundreds of thousands of musicians who can write a song in an hour, a day, and certainly within a week

[@MarcTelesha]

This was already recorded and has a video. I think he was kidding unless this was recorded months ago.

[@Justleonyuri]

@@crieverytim you may be right, but it's hard to believe someone would write a song like this

[@BradenBarrentine]

@@MarcTelesha It was recorded a while ago. I remember him posting a picture from this session a long time ago on IG and I have forgotten about it (and then been reminded about it multiple times) lol.

[@MarcTelesha]

@@BradenBarrentine kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXbHXn-oq7eErpI

[@nicolamoliere]

welcome to another episode of "things that were absolutely necessary". a glimpse of heaven my friend, truly a glimpse of heaven

[@mortenlundkristensen7050]

He literally hands over the bass to the bassplayer in the last song so he can do the solo on the other instrument, while he could've just done the rhythm section in the first half and let the poor guy play all the way through :p

[@Deenique16]

@@mortenlundkristensen7050 ok

[@CJCtelevisionnetwork]

nicola moliere these niggas can sang....got damn.

[@mariemarie2997]

preach it !!

[@Proghead88]

@@mortenlundkristensen7050 nah, that stapler was very important to the groove :P

[@fcleforwen]

One of most beautiful and technical tiny desk concert.

[@spicydaddy2526]

decadent, but not overindulgent. an absolutely gorgeous and rich river of sound. wonderful.

[@lilyrapoza8573]

Is no one going gonna talk about how that drummer was feeling the music!! He was jammin and lookin like he could stay in these moments forever

[@rakishpablo1279]

Lily Rapoza he’s were he’s supposed to be

[@alwaysmidnight3698]

he's right in the pocket.

[@tunkycool]

IKR. His face was like "Damn, I'm lovin this"

[@achuthanb248]

At 10:05, he attempts the D'angelo drunk beat. Jacob smiles at him because it's so hard to keep up with the bass being straight and all. Love this concert to bits.

[@GrumpyStormtrooper]

10:05 that kick drum tempo is just something else man