JACOB COLLIER plays JUST THE WAY YOU ARE by Billy Joel

This is cut out from his live stream on the COLORS youtube channel!
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[@niptodstan]

When this song was released many years ago. I danced to it with the only woman I've ever really loved. We broke up. I got married. Got divorced. I looked for my true love only to find she'd just died of cancer. That was 21 years ago. I'm still broken hearted. If you find it..Take it and keep it. A broken heart is a turmoiled soul.

[@elinemay]

I'm sorry to hear that.

[@thomwest1724]

😔🌻🌈Sympathy and condolences from 🏝🐳🤙Hawaii🙏🏿

[@johnharwood416]

Sorry to hear that brother. Prayers that the Holy Spirit can give you some comfort for this.

[@jonathanweiss7716]

Turmoil is not a verb. Anyway, your emotions arw in turmoil, your is free and pure. Get in touch with your soul and you will be free of your turmoil.

[@Zsilu3]

damn...... cried reading you...

[@juanjose0917]

this guy is insanely good. Imagine him in 30 years.

[@rik-keymusic160]

Yeah, he’s already insane!!

[@heavy_j]

Yeah hes already said he cant wait to be older to have all the life experiences to draw from when creating

[@speedypete4987]

Imagine him next week!

[@jan-paulvanderhoeven1639]

He’ll probably be doing brain surgery by then, or some rocket science stuff...

[@jackmoran4615]

Yep, this is inkredible and beautiful💙

[@robbyhuntf2b]

How lucky are we that we live at the same time he is making music...

[@hebehall]

When the video finishes and you’re just staring at the screen in silence for a minute... that’s Jacob

[@pianomarianopiano]

same here

[@cassie6284]

Too true

[@keithhakansson1988]

I am astounded by jacobs talent, energy and humility, he is touched by god, i actually think he is the greatest musician ive wittnessed in my 52 years on earth

[@bertilow]

Jacob unplugged. Better than ever.

[@capedmarauder]

After many weeks of weird days, I just stopped, closed my eyes, put my head back, listened and cried. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@unkykun]

It's late, it's useless, it's weird aswell, but I want to wish you the best. I hope your days gets better, have a wonderfull life, I really mean it, whatever it is to mean something.

[@lshortforrer]

Me too 😭

[@bordinnochannel9535]

kekw

[@EvilSean62]

what will we tell our children there was kylie and people on the voice then we found jacob and the world made better happened

[@davidbuckler8902]

Music is amazing like that THANK GOD !!!!!! i have had some very therapeutic tears this last week thanks to music I have loved from late 60s through the 70s.

[@FGBFGB-vt7tc]

Love that usually Jacob's arrangements usually are complex and layered, but this time he decided to take a minimalist approach and used silences as another musical element. Like love is simple and hidden in unspoken words. Thanks.

[@julienmonneron934]

❤

[@Eyebrowsindasoup]

That‘s because the original writing of Billy Joel is already as good as possible, perfect, so that you nearly can‘t add or leave something out. So Jacob didn‘t, because he understands that. He did not make this better, because that‘s not possible, he just the way he does it, also good, only different.

[@jacksonaguilar1998]

Jacob Collier's fan-base are the non-performers of the music industry, and his content makes fans feel their music inclination is elite and almost esoteric-like lol. He usually takes a good seasons it with all the spices he knows until the harmony becomes almost fully non functional. Then he replaces familiar melody fills with his short-burst trills which makes it unrecognisable, or at least do a soulful arp run that impresses the eyes at least. Lastly, to make the song recognisable he murders the dynamics when singing the chorus, by jumping from the softer mezzos to an overkill fortissimo, like he's yelling to the audience "Yeah it's that song! You know it, you know it? Right?". Then he'll do this annoying vocal ad-libs that doesn't match with his instrument fills. While I'm pretty sure he believes that he's building up anticipation and climax towards the chorus, he actually just wants to show-off theory that doesn't even show precision or technicality. It's just a clutter of impractical theory to feed his fans' delusion of music knowledge and comforts the fans' laziness in learning and judgement of music. He's music isn't moving, doesn't evoke emotion or memory, it lacks jive and groove, it's not catchy nor memorable, his playing is not passionate and lacks stage attitude. Not all songs make us close our eyes to feel the music, some songs you wouldn't close your eyes by the spectacle of the technical skills, may it be instrumental solos or mind-blowing vocals. Jacob's music can't reach souls, he can't make people jump, scream or do head-bangs, he's technical playing skills doesn't make listeners rewind. To me he's more of a Music-theologist that knows a bit of Practical and Applied Music. Nu-uh! Nope! Our boy Jacob's playing is not music, it's a lecture and an outlet of his unused and will never be used theory of music. And of course, his yapping is a band-aid for an unsuccessful music degree and career. I don't mind him doing that really, it is established theory and some are good to know. But, his elaboration and claim on the "Negative Harmony" and that notes used in pianos and most instruments aren't precise and that there are tonal variants between semi-tones, what a slob of hogwash and ignorance. Little man Collier probably hasn't heard a bagpipe, sithar, kumintang, didgeridoo, or calypso percussion. Talking like piano is the only instrument i the world and that he can even prove it by correcting it based on his perfect pitch vocalisation. That's an insult to an intelligence of a basic musician. Woah! I wish people won't pickup his style in innovating music in the future. What a pretentious little boy scout.

[@jasonmp85]

@@jacksonaguilar1998Jesus Christ dude. I mean, you’re right, but maybe step back a bit

[@Aptiz712]

hes literally wrong in the first sentence 😭😭😭 bro made up a whole audience to make his point

[@sigil5772]

If JC had done this another day, or even just another time of day, I bet he would have improvised wholly different voicings. It's amazing to watch and listen to his instinctive choices, and I'm utterly in awe of his fluency and skill.

[@marcaventtchona7184]

For some reason, I always feel like to really hear what he's playing, I need headphones

[@ciankiwi7753]

absolutely. he uses alot of range, especially with how he uses harmonics so naturally.

[@droughdough]

I mean, it depends on the quality of the audio, but I've compared some of Jacob's more complex harmonization on the piano with cheap earbuds,

[@cleaningagent101]

you don't normally listen to music with headphones? *cries in bass player*

[@zeusincoming282]

He is a really soft player... he just softly caresses the keys.

[@whalesong8040]

Jacob's inimitable brilliance, nuanced tenderness, flowing complexities, playful embodiment... he just makes my heart turn over. Everything he creates is wrenching beautiful and inspired beyond words! Bless you, Jacob, for being SUCH an inspired light unto this world!

[@olianslow3943]

Jacob: I'll take you the way you are Jacob when he plays a triad: I will not take you the way you are

[@heronkite]

His voice is a gift from heaven

[@EvilSean62]

i cant believe his voice is as it is i recently got a proper mic for my setup and when i go close to it ppl accuse me of having filters so i recorded meself .... yes i sound more ..well... MORE but what jacob does here is .... his use of sibilants and deep vowels and just enough reverb and not hung up on pitch allowing for a emotion also knowing when to do the soft breathy ... its heaven i could analyse and dissect but we both know its all the hairs on both arms at attention that counts !!!

[@sebastianandregodoy1572]

Lets be honest... is not your first time here... :)

[@craftylouie]

Me: I'm gonna get my hair dyed when quarantine ends Jacob: Don't change the colour of your hair Me: ... Me: I guess I'm not dying my hair anymore

[@bradsvideostoday]

Sarahnade Me Please your hair is perfect 🙂

[@triplechocolate887]

I mean technically it was Billy Joel saying it so go off unless his word holds the same merit 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@monoyamono]

If it's any consolation I'd love you even with different hair. 😊

[@JIsaacMardis]

I started to like this comment, and then realized I had already liked it a year ago

[@capedmarauder]

Holy shi* those are some emotional, soulful chords. 🙏🏼

[@NotSereyus]

Stunning version - - - on the first take. Genius.

[@cooldebt]

With Jacob every take is stunning genius

[@SolarMumuns]

2centavos It's from a live stream: he played a load of songs in a row

[@MarkDekkersLife]

Sereyusly

[@Zachfmn]

my eyes were forced closed listening to this, I felt so at peace

[@Darkknight39]

You can be a one of the rarest talents in the world. And still somebody will unlike. That’s why you have to do it for you!

[@rafaelliteral1755]

Jacob Collier is beyond words. Any song he takes he makes it his own and leads you out of the world with it.

[@walters9218]

I love it he has such a vocal range that it doesn't matter what key plays in amazing

[@hetedeleambacht6608]

ok.... after 20 years playing the piano i raised my hopes to get to an acceptable level.....this guy smashed it....

[@malhar94]

Stunning cover!!

[@lucianofinardi7222]

This is more powerful than an explosion. So much talent. The nuances of how you play and sing. Simply unique. Incredible.

[@johntaylor6517]

Jacob, you have stepped out from the shadows into all of our lives. Now there is hope. Thankyou.

[@EvilSean62]

im in tears ... fucking AGAIN .. what the actual o thought it was imersion and alcohol ... listened to it sober ... if anything more impressive and it turns out the longer i leave it between listens the more my defences drop he doesnt strain the notes like other brands in this instance so emotional ... can you imagine rehearsing with Jacob ... everyone leaves in tears ...both kind

[@SorryIwasntListening]

Not just his musical virtuosity but the tone and range of his voice....Moon River is still staggering.

[@edwardp.cassidy5774]

That is absolutely an incredible rendition of a beautiful Billy Joel song. Well done Jacob Collier, well done!!!

[@duffyanna4876]

This's so peaceful,feels like I lean on his shoulder while listening him playing

[@holyspirit3355]

You are right on time, we appreciate your heart, flushes the head clean.

[@speedypete4987]

I am wearing a woollen cardigan too! I bought it in Mexico City in around 1982 so it's nearly forty years old. Starsky and hutch style. Yay!

[@vivifalabella]

I am now speechless.. it’s the most beautiful version.. I play this song myself now.. oh boy.. I just tuned in my heart to Jacobs version. I love you kiddo, you are a musical Master .

[@marviks]

This one allways leave me breathless. Can't possibly describe how wonderful it feels.

[@OlegSidorenko1974]

Oh what a STUNNING rendition... Stopped me in my tracks. Straight into my all-time favourites. Thank you Jacob. Again ...

[@SeanFenlon]

Oh WOW. What a wonderful performance of one of my favorite tunes growing up by the MIGHTY Jacob Collier. Did anyone else notice the subtle modulation from C to C# right around 2:42??? #Sublime :-)

[@tillyhossain1049]

SeanFenlon yep

[@gillianomotoso328]

And then back to C around 4:00, and ending on an Amaj9 ❤️

[@SorryIwasntListening]

He can resist! Modulating a semitone is hard! Well for me anyway.

[@dareen93mt98]

0 to 7 sharps and still smooth incredible.

[@DanielBoonelight]

@@dareen93mt98 spoken like a true off-the-page musician. to everyone else, it's just a half-step difference, and the easiest transposition 😆

[@KiiAudio]

A stellar interpretation of this classic...thanks Jacob!

[@jaynewilliams2696]

Your mum has done an excellent job. Well done!

[@takeawaybenji]

Collier is only 2 years younger than Joel was when he released the song in 1977. My appreciation of Joel's rendition may be borne out of being a fan, and many hundreds of repetitions of the song, but I feel that Billy had a depth of the performance that spans the ages.

[@davidfryer9359]

THIS SONG IS SO ENDEARING. I HAVE SUCH FOND MEMORIES. I RECALL THE FIRST TIME I HEARD IT AS A NEW RELEASE. IT CHANGED THE WAY I PROCESSED MUSIC. MY LIFE IS MORE FULFILLED BECAUSE OF ARTISTS LIKE JOEL, WONDER, JAOBIM AND JACOB COLLIER.

[@ghostman6693]

wow....very special brother thank you....keep on playing

[@christophcloren4740]

A wonderful and magical version of a genius song !

[@MattAlexan]

Jacob, That was a beautiful rendition I’m sure BillyJ would be proud of. Also loved the more ‘forward’ position balance/voice with the piano….Just genius!

[@he729gtd61]

here i find only souls who are able to hear music from outer space where love is the only reality.

[@Danialyn]

God man. I hear his voice and I melt.

[@gmayster01]

Feeling is a gift .... sharing your good vibes is pure joy

[@davidscott1052]

Great new take on this well known tune ...different ...key changes galore ...reharmonising the chords ...verging into British folk music in places super musicianship....thank you Mr Collier 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TJ-22]

Very cool voice 😊

[@teunvanwezel2282]

This is just fantastic. The piano sound is so charming too. ❤️

[@alanbarnett718]

Anybody else reminded of that bit in Amadeus where Salieri writes this piece of music to welcome him and Mozart comes in and sits down at the keyboard, takes the tune apart, puts it back together, sticks in a bit of what's going to be Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, and basically upstages the whole world... What, everybody? Okay, I'll get my coat...

[@SergioArroyoSailing]

When I first heard this guy, thats exactly the first movie I thought of :)

[@loricrockett-owens5117]

Beautiful

[@patricklabeye5433]

La relève est assurée, le jazz ne mourra jamais !Bravo et merci.

[@fionaa6209]

UTTERLY INTOXICATING, ENCHANTING, PURE DEPTH OF EMOTION......GENIUS BRAVO!!!😜💕💞💕😘

[@ximeaguilera2178]

I love this romantic song. JC performs it with so much love

[@ralfwestphal2858]

A wonderful version of this song.

[@511dydy]

That was crazy good

[@joe-la-guit]

Just incredible. I love that song and Jacob Collier really made it very moving and touching. A magical monster musician, a beautiful one :)

[@98raja]

Amazingly good !

[@willchism3029]

Isn’t it beautiful to have a modern day Mozart in our midst. Always wonderful. Always spellbinding. In a world of lots of whatever thanks for helping me keep the faith x

[@bobbieparker2900]

I love this,Thank you Jack Jones for introducing him when he was unknown.It was good to see him and his mum at your Palladium concert a few years ago.

[@davidfleuchaus]

This is a wistful, deeply experienced reflection of a long term, hard won, devoted love. It is the rendition seemingly only able to be played by, for instance, an elderly man to his elderly wife on their 50th+ wedding anniversary. It makes me tear up. Love like this, after lust and decades and youthful hopes have passed, after deaths and sicknesses and struggles have been endured together, is like no other. It is a hardened, polished love made brilliant by a combination of pressure while remaining fully present. (How this depth comes through the heart of a young man is hard to fathom but not the most important point. Thank you Jacob for being willing to see ALL of the textures of life while maintaining your devotion to your core human principles. You are an old soul.)

[@gavinmackinney8484]

I love this comment and I agree! WOuld you mind if I put your comment as an into when I share this video on Facebook?

[@davidfleuchaus]

Gavin Mackinney No problem. I’m glad you appreciate it.

[@gopalarao4783]

Wow!!!! Jacob Collier!!! You certainly made my day.

[@coloradokoolaid]

this dude gets it

[@MrHamilton2801]

Wonderful

[@davidmalton3984]

Hello To You, Big, Big Like For This Performance, I Had/Have, No Idea Who This Guy Is, Great Piano Skills, Wonderful Voice, A Billy Joel Classic, Thanks For Sharing . . . . . ; 0 )

[@carm353]

The simplicity of this is so beautiful. Thank you for this song.

[@slomo6125]

nothing simple about this

[@carm353]

@@slomo6125 compared to his other songs. Thanks for the comment chem major.

[@chinkyplum3860]

Absolutely wonderful song and performance, thank you!

[@zeusincoming282]

Billy Joel was a Musical Genius!

[@moscowguitarman]

He’s still alive.

[@audu_music1530]

Incredibly amazing the chord changes ,vocal, and everything 😍😍

[@walters9218]

Jacob shows just how great the original and embellished it amazingly well

[@he729gtd61]

i said i love you and that's forever! Jesus this i promise from the bottom of my heart Thank you Jacob you are singing like an angel

[@sonjalindberg]

What a beautiful moment it was to listen to this song ❣️ Thank you.

[@unabashed26]

If you/d lived a 1000lives you/d never be as talented as this guy.

[@pinacoco2]

Love it! This song is one of my all time favourites. The lyrics are pure love, also. Thank you

[@Croustisam]

Thank you so much to have recorded and shared the stream. Lot of love.

[@Mikiecd46]

This version of Just the way you are - Billy Joel is so Elegant 💖

[@allseenbefore]

That's so beautiful complex, with passion and heart and geniously played and sung... W O W !

[@noelwencycruz5691]

Nice song

[@Artie-gc5oj]

Beautiful music.

[@youtooaromatherapy1897]

Saw this amazing performer/artist at the Blue Note in NYC on the last night of our incredible holiday there in 2017. He was outstanding and it was one of the top 3 performers I've ever seen in my long career of live music gigs. We saw Pat Metheny at the Beacon Theatre at the start of the holiday so it was an incredible time as well as falling in love with an amazing city which I didn't really want to go to. I would go back there now in heartbeat. Good, warm times 💕

[@johnasmith1770]

Amazing talent.

[@albertduinkerken3127]

I love your moving heartwarming voice.

[@matthijshebly]

Don't we all love us some Billy Idol! ;) ;) ;)

[@alanbarnett718]

Can't imagine what he'd do with White Wedding!

[@hetedeleambacht6608]

fabulous piano part.....................singing too........

I hit the thumbs immediately about when started to you sing Don't go changin'.. Good Lord you are incredible. Pure talent. Thanks DJesse.

[@martynbarnes6956]

He nailed those lyrics.

[@markschultheiss823]

Thanks for posting his performance

[@Jazzzer62]

Awesome…like everything you do

[@stefanobragagnini0000]

Don't go changing, to try and please me You never let me down before Don't imagine you're too familiar And I don't see you anymore I would not leave you in times of trouble We never could have come this far I took the good times, I'll take the bad times I'll take you just the way you are Don't go trying some new fashion Don't change the color of your hair You always have my unspoken passion Although I might not seem to care I don't want clever conversation I never want to work that hard I just want someone that I can talk to I want you just the way you are I need to know that you will always be The same old someone that I knew What will it take till you believe in me The way that I believe in you I said I love you that's forever This I promise from the heart I couldn't love you any better I love you just the way you are Right I don't want clever conversation I never want to work that hard I just want someone that I can talk to I want you just the way you are

[@davestahl6676]

Awesome version of this great song.

[@tozzi7754]

What a gifted man ,you are ! Thank you for your music !

[@djhlynursolvi]

So beautiful thank you

[@r315rer]

Fabulous!

[@marieklenke2916]

So far I loved the version of Theo Katzmann the most, but now i am struggling... This is beautiful

[@danobrien9925]

Utterly incredible

[@jeannemacaluso162]

Just lovely. He reminds me of Kenny Rankin, another master interpreter of others’ songs.

[@mircovannucchi6600]

Timeless ! MV

[@GilbertoFreitasMendes]

Nothing more, nothing less than another Quincy Jones patronage. A spectacular bet on jazz. Coming from a young man of just 27 years. Greetings from Brasil. Stay Safe!

[@dmgsoultogetherness6667]

bro this came from somewhere waaaaay deep inside .....💛

[@Piano-Love]

Love his unique sound and style…!

[@CraigEstep]

Skipped my favorite verse, #3, about clever conversation! I kept waiting for his interpretation of this verse! Oh well. I'll take any Jacob Collier interpretations of Billy Joel I can get! Bravo!!!

[@DanielBoonelight]

not to mention the entire bridge... "i need to know..." i'm with you though. still so brilliant.