Jacob Collier's Ocean Wide, Canyon Deep - Fan Animation

Directed & animated by Stéphane Drouot
laei.org
This music video is a fan labour of love for the song from Djesse Vol.1 by Jacob Collier featuring Laura Mvula. No copyright infringement intended.
More information at: oceanwide.laei.org
I have dedicated the better part of 3 years of my life to this animation. Please like, share and let me know what you think in the comments! I hope you'll enjoy my dreaming out loud of that song as much as I did.
Want to know more? Check out the behind the scenes video series: • OWCD BTS - Episode 1 :...
I'd like to thank the Super-Ultra-Mega-Meta Jacob Collier Society on Facebook for their moral support, in particular Eline whose good ideas are always most helpful, and Bee whose support never wavered!
‪@jacobcollier‬ ‪@lauramvula‬ #oceanwidecanyondeep #djesse #fanart #jacobcollier

[@jacobcollier]

I just watched this all the way through in my room at 3am. It's absolutely wondrous!!! I am completely blown away. Thank you so much for putting so much love, time and energy into making this so special. Sending so much love from London!

[@laeianimation]

Well, that's absurdly surreal. Thank you so much for making such a great song, I enjoyed listening to probably a good million times. I'm still discovering little sounds and flutters I've never noticed before even after all that time. Thank you for watching, I'm really glad you enjoyed it, that means a lot. ^-^

[@heronkite]

Dear Jacob: My family and I would like to join in thanking you very much for this masterpiece, enlivened by this stunning animation. We have always interpreted this song as a broader meditation on the beauty and fragility of Mother Earth. May your creativity continue to flow like ocean wide, canyon deep!

[@PedroAnacletoOficial]

Jacob, your music is the cure.

[@fredpelogia]

It warms my heart that this animation is now complete!! And finding Jacob's comment here really made me smile! Awesome work!! ❤ Congrats for the journey!

[@gastonabeo]

This has to be the official music video for this song!

[@sergioquesada4620]

that animation is basically perfect no other words to describe it

[@laeianimation]

Thank you, you are far too kind. I'm glad you liked it!

[@thatcherblackwood]

I can't believe after all this time it's complete, the end result is absolutely stunning. Thank you for bringing this piece of art into our world, just... thank you.

[@laeianimation]

This was a lot of work... no one should ever make a 3D animation alone and without access to suitable hardware, this is ridiculousness incarnate! So it took ages (and I still don't realize I'm actually done). Thank you for hanging on all this time. I'm really glad you feel it was worth the wait ^-^

[@Relflow]

It's been a journey, huh? Cheers to your hard work, this was endlessly beautiful.

[@laeianimation]

That was one incredible journey indeed. Thank you for your continued interest in that "little" personal project! I'm really glad you like the final product ^-^

[@stinspinofficial]

You flawlessly created the world that encompasses Jacob Collier's music! Thank you for making the most official-looking unofficial music video ever!

[@laeianimation]

Awh, thank you so much. The thing about making it in animation is that every shot takes so much time, you listen to the music in a way no-one in their right mind ever will: by chunks of 2 to 5 seconds over a period of weeks by chunk, before moving on to the next bit; it's properly insane and I don't think many other musicians song would hold up to such scrutiny for more than 3 years! But honestly, Jacob Collier's music does. I'm still listening to this song, for fun. I'm really glad you liked the animation, thank you again for your comment!

[@stinspinofficial]

@@laeianimation Didn't even think about that, wow!

[@rudolfboukal1538]

Apparently, one art form begets another - the gift of creativity is contagious. This wonderful video is just as precious as the music it enhances. What a wonderful collaboration - and to the video artist .... BRAVO!! I hope Jacob sees this.

[@laeianimation]

Awh, thank you so much, I'm really glad this video is appreciated the way it is. As for Jacob, you should check out the pinned comment ^^ Thank you again for your kind words!

[@lunameriweather7693]

i just now realized the little bird creature is named wiggle and that is adorable- i wanna give him a hug

[@bluedabadeee]

i just watched this again and i feel quite overwhelmed. this song probably means as much to you as it does to me. it really made me think about how creativity is infectious. this will forever be so special and beautiful!!!

[@laeianimation]

Thank you so much, this song has not stopped surprising me, even after listening to it in 2 second chunks over, and over again, for about 3 years. I hear it now, and I feel an enormous attachment to it, as you can imagine, but it still keeps taking me for a ride. I'm really glad you appreciated the animation

[@bee_anchor]

I'm going to watch this over and over until my eyes pop out

[@laeianimation]

Is this really medically sound? Anywho, it was made for you, so, have at it ^^

[@globalhole]

Spasibo

[@Jwitz30]

How on earth does this only have 3k views ??

[@laeianimation]

I may just not know how to promote it. But it has the viewers that matters 😁

[@santoangeloendorses]

Wow

[@lunameriweather7693]

as the djesse series comes to its glorious finale with volume 4 i want to say thank you for making this, it's so beautiful and i'm so happy this exists and i couldn't have found jacob's music at a better time, here's to you, here's to jacob and here's to what's next for this channel sincerely, Luna

[@laeianimation]

Hello dear Luna, Thank you so much for your kind comment. It's very moving reading how special this animation feels to you. I'm really glad I got to carry it to term as it was a gruelling 3-year long battle and I'm not sure I'd ever want to do something like that again. I'm listening to Djesse vol. 4 one track a week. I'm completely overjoyed by "Bridge over Troubled Water", and the breakdown was just fantastic, but I have so much more music left to listen to. We have a facebook group "The Super-Ultra-Hyper-Mega-Meta Jacob Collier Society" where like minded people rave about all things Jacob, if you're looking for people who feel the same. Cheers!

[@lunameriweather7693]

@@laeianimation if i had a facebook i would be there in a heartbeat.

[@laeianimation]

@@lunameriweather7693There is a discord server as well : The Hideaway if it's more your thing ^-^

[@lunameriweather7693]

@@laeianimation i'll be there ASAP

[@lunameriweather7693]

@@laeianimation is the hideaway the server in your bio?

[@PhilippGassmann]

Wow! Wonderful representation of how Jacob creates worlds (of emotion) with his music. Magically, surprising yet coherent, natural and otherworldly at the same time.

[@laeianimation]

Owh, thank you so much! That's exactly what I was going for (and I feel like "magically, surprising yet coherent" is the perfect definition for Jacob's music as well!). Thank you for watching, I'm glad you liked it ^-^

[@PedroAnacletoOficial]

This is perfection! And I would DIE of love if you do the same kind of work for Jacob's "You and I".

[@Cryos59]

Quels visuels incroyable

[@laeianimation]

Merci beaucoup, j'en ai moi-même versé quelques une en la faisant je t'avoue ^^

[@notpresobama1553]

YOOOOOOOOO IT’S FINALLY HEREEE

[@laeianimation]

It most definitely is!

[@sofiagama7035]

You did it!!! Congratulations on the final version!!! It's amazing! 🎉✨ Recibimos este trabajo con el mismo amor con el que lo has hecho!!!

[@laeianimation]

Gracias mucho! I'm so glad you're enjoying it, I cherish deeply the fact that all of you get to finally watch it!

[@user-ww5eu4ql2l]

HOOYYYS HIITTTT IN GOIGN TO EXPLIDE IM GONA CRYYYIMRTTH TTHISS SONGGGG

[@laeianimation]

Well.... Thank you, I guess 😅

[@Quazlyy]

You are clearly insanely talented! Really good job!

[@laeianimation]

Awh, thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked it.

[@sophiespratt]

a stunning piece of art. beautifully complements the song. i can’t imagine the effort you put into this 💙

[@laeianimation]

Thank you for supporting me through the last stretch of this absurd journey, I'm so glad you enjoyed it ^-^

[@meretetoftjensen6086]

This looks as incredible as the song sounds, and fits it so well❤ Congratulations on finishing this masterpiece!

[@laeianimation]

Thank you so very much for your kind comment... I'm really glad you enjoyed it ^-^

[@Mechum22]

Having seen the previous, unfinished cuts of this video makes me appreciate the final product all the more. This was truly a labor of love, and a perfect visualization to such a beautifully lush and creative song. I subscribed to your channel to keep up with your work on this particular project, but now I look forward to seeing what else is to come. Best wishes with all your future endeavors! 💙

[@laeianimation]

That is so kind, thank you so much. This project took a lot out of me, I am so glad it found people like you who appreciate it. Thank you so much for you kind comment!

[@bluedabadeee]

holy shit… this is amazing!!! i remember watching the trailer for this and looking forward to it and now it is finally here. you should be so proud of yourself, it so beautiful. :))

[@laeianimation]

Oh, thank you so much ^-^ I'm actually a bit numb, I can't really quite understand that it is done yet... I'm still expecting to wake up tomorrow and have another shot to make... it's gonna take some time to sink in, I reckon. I'm planning on making the final Behind the scenes and then archive the project... but truly I'm really glad you liked it.

[@racingwillo2940]

An absolute masterpiece 👏 thank you for making this

[@laeianimation]

Oh my, well, thank you so much for watching ^-^

[@oweneastwood3445]

Amazing! Congrats on completing it. Be proud

[@laeianimation]

Thank you for watching ^^ So nice of you to say that!

[@E4tHam]

Awesome!!! So excited it’s finally finished!

[@laeianimation]

Thank you so much, I am so grateful I could finally complete it and share it with you all! Glad you like it!

[@melangeproduction6321]

you made may day! Thank you

[@laeianimation]

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you liked it.

[@KingaSzanto]

This is magical! Thank you so much for gifting it to us 🌊🔥

[@laeianimation]

I'm really glad I get to share that with you... thank you for watching.

[@PedroAnacletoOficial]

This is fucking amazing, my brother. Please do some more from Jacob's original songs.

[@laeianimation]

Thank you so much, I'm really glad you got so excited by this project. Unfortunately, making one of these took 3 years of full time work, and I do not have it in me to do that again. It was utter madness to even attempt making one, and Covid time had more than a little to do with the fact that I felt it was okay to keep on working on it. But it is a personal time and financial investment that I just cannot afford a second time. "You and I" wouldn't have been on my short list, even though it is a lovely song, I really need a story to start off of. ^-^

[@PedroAnacletoOficial]

@@laeianimation It's cool, brother. Thank you for your response. And congratulations again on the project. 🤩

[@natashaleanne]

Woahhh this is SO incredible!!!!

[@laeianimation]

Awh, thank you so much ^-^ Glad you liked it!

[@CarelessCreative]

This is sooo beautiful!!

[@laeianimation]

awh, you're too kind. I'm glad you liked it!

[@Cutie222222]

absolutely beautiful. i just cried so hard. so so beautiful. thank you for your energy ❤

[@laeianimation]

Oh my goodness, thank you for your comment, so glad it touched you so. ^-^

[@ternovnik257]

This is stunning...it's beyond professional quality. Two masterpieces in one :) and it's fantastic that Jacob finally saw it!

[@laeianimation]

You are far too kind, thank you so much. I am honestly just relived he didn't take offense over my crude portrayal of him ^-^

[@karyllespiritu]

Congrats!!! It is absolutely fantastic! You animated the song into existence. I'm happy it's finally here. Beautiful ♥️

[@laeianimation]

I am so glad you think that... thank you so much for watching and following all this time! ^-^

[@AuburnAfterglow]

YESSS AMAZING!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@laeianimation]

Thank you so much ^-^

[@clarinetkiller]

Goodness, this is so amazing! I’ve been following along every step of the way. Congrats on a stunning finished project! Really impressive.

[@laeianimation]

Thank you so much for following. I'm glad you waited all this time for my little personal project. ^-^

[@francescoredica3092]

YES! Absolutely incredible, so emotional and absolutely worth the wait. You should be INCREDIBLY proud of yourself, this is spectacular!✨👏❤️

[@laeianimation]

You are far too kind... I'm actually having a hard time believing I'm done... It hasn't registered yet.

[@ciankiwi7753]

amazing to see the result after this long! really cool vfx work, i hope Collier sees this some day

[@laeianimation]

Thank you so much for your kind words... one can only hope! ^^

[@connormagatogia6866]

AMAZINGGGG

[@laeianimation]

Thank you so much ^^

[@jeremytaylorfrancisgleaves3854]

Awesome!!!

[@laeianimation]

Thank you so much ^^

[@kaleeyessimov9140]

This is the best thing I've ever seen

[@laeianimation]

Thank you so much, you are far too kind.

[@thesixstringederic]

Congratulations, you did it!! Amazing and beautiful work!!

[@laeianimation]

Thank you so much ^^

[@transcribemusic]

Wow! What a stunning, stunning piece of art! I hope Jacob sees this.

[@laeianimation]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that ^-^

[@potapovpasha]

god bless the mighty algorithm! Beautiful work! Its suits so much to Jacobs music

[@laeianimation]

Thank you, and praise the almighty indexing! I'm really glad you feel that way.

[@saxxroboto3763]

So glad you finished!! Amazing job!!! I would love to pop into this world using VR and enjoy it even more. Also, @jacobcollier needs to see this video.

[@laeianimation]

I tried VR for the first time this year, using a PS VR, this was honestly one of the most transcendental experiences of my life. I wish I could make a whole experience for VR using this environment, that would be lit! Thanks for your comment!

[@AnatoArchives]

very well done!

[@laeianimation]

Thank you so much ^-^

[@Yayitsme]

Beautiful job! I've cried every time I watched the little previews of the video and feel totally honored to now cry through the entire 5 min and 19 seconds ❤ Congratulations on creating an amazing video!

[@laeianimation]

Oh my, I'm sorry for making you cry so! I'm really glad you liked it.... your comments kept me going so in a way, it is thanks to you that I could complete it! So thank you.

[@Yayitsme]

@@laeianimation they were always happy tears lol

[@oliaalenazinman152]

Mind-blowing 🥺💚💫🌌

[@laeianimation]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@oliaalenazinman152]

@@laeianimation It's absolutely amazing 💖

[@tanrebcucarellosqui4321]

I followed all the steps carefully, and it's really impressive to see the work finally finished. Congratulations! 🔥🔥

[@laeianimation]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you patience finally paid off! ^-^ This was a lot, but I feel, it was worth it in the end...

[@tanrebcucarellosqui4321]

@@laeianimation For sure it is!!!🥰

[@louiehamel7675]

It's been great to follow this project. The end result is so amazing. Hope to see more in the future. Incredible job!

[@laeianimation]

Awh, thank you so much. I really don't know what's coming next but probably something else entirely ^^

[@louiehamel7675]

@@laeianimation Whatever it may be, I cant wait.

[@GoofBallProdigy]

wonderful work. very avatar.

[@laeianimation]

ahah, you mean that it took way too long to come out and is just a bit disappointing in the end? Thank you for your comment ;)

[@ArtisticYeti]

🥹🥹🥹