Jacob Collier - The Sun Is In Your Eyes (Live From The Hollywood Bowl)

A special Hollywood Bowl rendition of The Sun Is In Your Eyes on a verdant morning in February with my trusty Taylor 5-string guitar.
DJESSE VOL. 4 - OUT NOW!!!
jacobcollier.lnk.to/DjesseVol4
DJESSE VOL. 4 TOUR 2024.
Tickets here: jacobcollier.com/tour
A huge thanks to:
Director/Producer: Kahler Suzuki
Editing: Noah Tingen
Director of Photography: Rick Kent
Cinematographer: Chris Davidson
Location Sound: Luis Alfaro
PA: Gina Pollack & Elizabeth Asher
Recording Engineer: Noah Tingen
Mixing: Noah Tingen & Ben Bloomberg
Recorded at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
www.JacobCollier.com
/ jacobcollier
/ jacobcollier
/ jcolliermusic
/ jacobcollier
/ jcolliermusic

[@snowt3142]

Insane how he can play that well with the sun in his eyes

[@StefanGBucher]

And with almost 17% of his strings missing!

[@xaninocas]

Nice.

[@wellington66440]

@@StefanGBucher 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DerSpalter]

Nice one, that caught me off guard xD

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@DerSpalter To every soul OUT THERE: All prayers from Righteous SOULS aka Born again Christians, have power. Sinners prayers GOD hears not. Unless we REPENT and born again and LIVE HOLY, GOD hears none of our prayers. Prayers have power, but these must come from Changed hearts. Proverbs 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. Psalms 119:155 “Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.” (Many souls(unsaved souls), believe falsely and pray in vain). Mankind is filled with UNSAVED SOULS (WICKED SINNERS). That`s why there`s a calling to REPENTANCE and to BORN AGAIN: Luke 5:32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. John 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. Luke 13:3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

[@sarahpinkall2924]

I'm 67 years old. Have loved music my entire life. This young man is a gift from God, for all of humanity. He is changing, in fact evolving the world of music with his genius and his heart. You're #1 on my bucket list, Jacob. Thank you for making me smile.

[@Impwerk]

Me too and I'm 72.....he makes me dance!

[@Jamesharveycomics]

But you don't just put human beings on your "bucket list" unless you plan to either see them in concert or... oh. Oh no

[@AmandaJYoungs]

I'm 62. I agree with what you say here. He's such a talent.

[@CraigGood]

I'm 67, and agree about Jacob (if not the god part). Saw him in concert last year, and it was really great.

[@lucasratti]

I'm 23 and I agree ! Though I listen to a lot of 60's and 70's rock. He s bringing in a new vibe revolutionary and evolving, like the Beatles did in a way, differently though of course. I truly feel the same way you described, he is a gift from above to all of us it is truly remarkable the way his music blends with his personality and messages he passes on, into one.

[@davidcorrin7309]

I cannot imagine being able to speak so fluently in the language of the soul. That would be a treat.

[@gordonwoodhead4000]

JC is the only musician I've ever seen who seems to be in a flow state every time he picks up an instrument. Watching this video, just like on Little Blue Mahogany Session, it's like he's deciding on what chords might compliment things well *as he's in the middle of playing* and just produces them in the moment, and yes, they compliment it all perfectly. His voice or the guitar or whatever, seem to be mere extensions of his mind, let alone his body. He thinks it, and it just happens. Mesmerising.

[@akshaybajpai5360]

Beautiful is the only word for Jacob.

[@joanneweiss3864]

In absolutely every way possible!

[@DanielBarberMusic]

Yes, along with about a million other words... :-) Admittedly, most of them are related to.... beauty.

[@timsim83]

Colorfully Beautiful!!!

[@arkmusic8948]

There are infinite words for Jacob.

[@giannizombie]

absolutely. instantly brought me to tears

[@misteuraxe691]

Lyrics: The sun is in your eyes The sun is in your eyes Throw me the cold Throw me the cold, cold water of your smile again To take me by surprise You take me by surprise Throw me the bold Throw me the bold, bold treasure of your lips again And where I go You lead me in the right direction With your love is my protection I’ll be a world of your projection And where I go Singing songs of your affection With rhymes to your perfection In my eyes see a reflection Of you I see you clearly now I hold you dearly now The sun is in my eyes

[@ATLbench]

I lost my father 6 months ago. He was a remarkable guitar player and song writer. Last week my oldest child suggested we go see Jacob Collier live in Atlanta in a few weeks. I had never heard his music. We got the tickets. Now I’m listening, crying and thinking of how much my father would love this song in particular.

[@ATLbench]

Jacob did not disappoint! He played this tune and the entire show was phenomenal. I will hopefully have the privilege to see another Jacob Collier live performance again. The musicianship of the band and the singers is unmatched. I was blown away. Thank you for a memory of a lifetime!

[@vihensf]

I'm brazilian and a huge fan of Milton Nascimento and Jacob Collier. So, this beginning using the melody of "Ponta de Areia" is extraordinary for me. I hope the world recognise the importance that Milton Nascimento has in jazz and brazilian popular music. Nice job Jacob!!

[@flaviomasson]

Such good point!

[@ndrssnn]

Mano eu to embasbacado. This is 🔥!!!

[@mikeestermann2980]

Amen to that. One of my favourite Jacob quotes - there are many to choose from - was I think at the Grammy’s, something along the lines of “standing on the shoulders of giants”. It’s great to see even the best musicians never forgetting their teachers.

[@alanna.777]

mano, SIM.

[@fellipenosor]

Só de pensar que o Minton ta aí velhinho, e teve umas das carreiras mais lindas, e eu pude ver e ouvir isso. É Nossa obrigação perpetuar isso...

[@adelejordaan4252]

Cudos to the sound guy who captured the rich warmth of the Taylor and the treasure of Jacob's voice, thereby bringing us all into the immediacy of the moment.

[@JTD472]

Wow, you really used some words there

[@juanfelipearteaga9022]

It’s in studio 🤔

[@jessicalloyd2330]

Can’t tell if that’s a whoosh, Jacob is a renowned composer and teaches masterclass studio production lol

[@jessicalloyd2330]

@@juanfelipearteaga9022 This is definitely a live capture lol have you heard Jacob’s studio work?

[@SuperbFairy]

@@juanfelipearteaga9022 this man has never seen a live performance before lol

[@mairalana]

He played "Ponta de Areia" as an intro, how lovely 😊❤

[@Danilo-mn5yg]

Salve Milton Nascimento ❤❤❤

[@antoniogabrielcasburgo4965]

A cultura do Brasil é gigante

[@madeira-de-vento]

Foda, né?! 😍

[@mvrabreu]

Exato.

[@merdus69]

from the yellow crocs, the eighties skier frocks, the Jim Carey locks; rises the music (and joy thereof and therein) of an angel.

[@antonfeirer3408]

A voice that makes a grown man cry in awe. Please never stop being the beautiful person you are!

[@annabrac]

And a very grown woman too... This boy is the true world's treasure.

[@Kalmanheyn]

I find it fascinating to see how much he’s developed this song since it’s original release on Spotify. He’s really mastering this song, and I love every iteration.

[@MathieuDuchesneau]

My favorite rendition of this song so far. The balance of every detail is getting so so sweet You're right, it's so cool to see this growth

[@astal3204]

It's my birthday today, and I just failed my drivers test. I was waiting to cry so that the chemicals wouldn't float around in my brain, and this did it for me. I have never been emotional over a Jacob Collier song before, and frankly I've only been this emotional a few times in my life.

[@Window4503]

Happy birthday!! Don't give up! A lot of people fail on their first time. You'll get it next time :)

[@astal3204]

@@Window4503 Thanks a lot! It's very kind to encourage someone over youtube comments of all things. I'm sure Jacob would smile if he saw that.

[@coheedfreak06]

@@astal3204If you haven't passed it since your comment, you got this! It's no big deal, you'll have your solo ventures soon! ❤️

[@MellaFamousComedy]

This guy is a gift 🗣️💯

[@partytimejew3771]

Wheres the receipt bruh, I wanna return

[@ivansilver2252]

We have to help him keep the lights on and bright because he is a generational voice.........

[@TerryTags]

We're lucky to be living during the era of human history when Jacob Collier is recording new compositions. This is what a prodigy looks like.

[@Eddsucks]

It’s soooooo boring. What is fun about this song to you? I am seriously inquiring no troll..

[@TerryTags]

Fun? This isn't a fun song, it's not even pop or jazz or swing or hip ... it's just beautiful. This one's not supposed to be fun, it's supposed to be art, and not all art is for everyone. Your opinion is valid for you because this song doesn't speak to your musical taste. I'm not gonna un-hot your dog or un-tater your tot because you think it's boring. Maybe someday you'll be in a different place and you'll find new meaning in this. Maybe not. And that's fine. My favorite part of the song is around measure 35 (at around the 2:00 mark) when he goes from the major IV chord (Bb add2) to a 1st inversion minor iv (Bb minor add6) because that's what he calls the Negative Harmony of F major. Look up Negative Harmony Jacob Collier for more on that subject :) Thanks for your serious inquiry.

[@willcurtis7066]

​​@@TerryTagsI love Jacob Collier too and really appreciate how beautiful and complex his music can be. But did you not notice how pompous this comment seemed before you hit send?

[@chitrumbo112]

Jacob, your voice sounds sweeter and stronger year after year. This is a delicious arrangement of your song and the delicate guitar work is the sprinkles on top. ❤

[@virgiliocastrocunhajr2577]

The intro is pure Milton Nascimento. Love it! Genius as always.

[@mae__]

The pure beauty of that song is hard to articulate

[@camanniemay9445]

This is such a stunningly beautiful song, I love it more each time I hear it.

[@sarahpotts1200]

I have my favourites but Jacob has to be the one I most want to see perform live. He seems to be every great artist of the past and the hope of the future rolled into one. The timbre of his voice makes me imagine lazy days in a hammock swung between 2 palm trees on a distant shore. Jacob, please NEVER stop xxxxx

[@NicolaLarosa]

> He seems to be every great artist of the past and the hope of the future rolled into one. That's it. I thought he was the new Mozart, and he is, and he's also the new Debussy, and the new Miles Davis, and the new Joni Mitchell, and everyone else. He is the best in us.

[@sarahpotts1200]

@Nicola Larosa Yes he is the Da Vinci of music

[@TerryTags]

@@NicolaLarosa Well said! We are living in a time in human history where we can say we were around his genius when he was composing. He even "liked" one of my KZbin videos once and I felt I had been blessed by a pope or something, lol

[@sarahpotts1200]

​@@TerryTagsThat's cute

[@maurutto]

The introduction with "Ponta de Areia", by Milton Nascimento! Wonderful!

[@uscitizen3252]

Thank you! I was scratching my head trying to figure out what song that was from. I've only heard the Esperanza Spalding version.

[@nicolashomsi4811]

“Ponta de areia, ponto final…” such a beautiful melody by Milton Nascimento being adapted to this song was quite a great addition

[@nomannic1]

The guitar and vocal melody call and response is so beautiful. 🌞

[@yanngendreau3739]

A much-needed beautiful and peaceful moment. Thank you !

[@IdentifiantE.S]

He’s just so talented !

[@WarmVoice]

Happy to live on the same planet and get to hear your music 😀 What an iconic venue too. The Doors, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Yes, Led Zeppelin have all played world class shows there.

[@AaronAsherRandall]

I need an hour long performance video of Jacob with that exact set up going through like 10 songs. Beautiful.

[@voliteon]

Never ceases to amaze me how his intricate and complex playing seems completely effortless. No barriers, no boundaries, no delay. 😂 thanks for your music!

[@tdurst1083]

One of my all time favorite songs! the simplicity, the atmosphere, the finger picking, the camera movements, the voice, all effortlessly brilliant and beautiful.

[@MortenBN1988]

I'll never forget the fist time I heard this song. I enjoy trying to predict Jacobs songs and arrangement a couple of bars before they play out. Sometimes I'll pause and sing what I think comes next and for this song I paused right before the first sentence and somehow guessed both melody, timing, the guitar part and words correctly for the first two sentences. I definitely had a moment just like the sax and guitar player that unknowingly decided to play the same improvised lick at the same time (If you don't know, go watch the vid!!). I was literally laughing out loud in my car. 😅

[@simonsimonsimone]

That sounds like a pretty good exercise actually. Also this is my first time listening to this song and it is absolutely amazing.

[@CassioRibeiro]

Ponta de Areia - Milton Nascimento on the Intro of your song! Saudações Brasileiras para você! É uma bela canção e imagens lindas! Parabéns !!!

[@dellidelli8170]

bons ouvidos em irmão! caraca..

[@campbelleshleman1695]

Iconic song and a great catch, Cassio! This Jacob guy kinda knows music, I guess haha.

[@henriquecosta6210]

Sim! Identificado.

[@Cadudesiqueira1]

Caraca! Foi certeiro

[@trustnugget280]

I was about to say that this instantly reminded me of Ponta de Areia!! Glad to see someone else noticed :D

[@tashnicholson6463]

Amazing bit at 2:03 where the sustained vocal note is taken over by the guitar! I've never seen this done before...awesome! x

[@astal3204]

oh wow, that's very cool

[@guang-xingli9228]

sustained vocal note: probably one of his favourite tricks...

[@SolTransition]

Super dope

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Listen to queen then

[@MichaelBoudreaumusique]

After recording guitar for my upcoming album all day long, it's a blessing to hear that song. It's sometimes frustrating to practice, record, fail, and start all over again. I'm on my 4th attempt with this album, just saying. So here I am, chasing some abstract ideas of perfection while it feels so natural for you, Jacob. Some might feel like giving up when they see you play. But for me, listening to you, watching you, helps me remember why I'm doing this. It reminds me of the right direction, which is to never lose sight of the pure pleasure of discovering myself through creativity and the profound joy of sharing those magnificent discoveries with my loved ones. Those are truly the only reasons to do it. Okay, enough introspection, it's time to get some sun into my eyes ;)

[@rachelangie3162]

an amateur musician here, I do music weekly at church. obviously what I do at church doesn’t need a standard as high and professional as you, but the frustration over music arrangements is there and it’s just sucks when I don’t know what to do with a song. when that happens, I also come to Jacob to find peace because, after all, what draws me to Jacob is his sincerity. thank you for sharing your pov, may all of us be as passionate as Jacob in our own musical journey. time for me get some sun too! :)

[@kriznicks6770]

@MichealBoudreaumusique thank you for making my day with this comment! sometimes it just takes some wise words to focus on my music and make the sun meet my eyes again ;)

[@ikwenmusic]

Jacob Collier makes a song. The song is beautiful. The lyrics are beautiful. His guitar is beautiful. The place where he’s filming is beautiful. His outfit i-

[@dellidelli8170]

t's nice tho!!!! haha

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Calm down, calm down 😂.

[@alavas100]

Lol

[@frazzbo64]

The tears are in my eyes... Just sublime. Thank you, Jacob.

[@arlogb]

The stunning journey this song takes you on 😢 So rich and yet so simple. A true masterpiece

[@arlogb]

And thanks for being here jacob ❤

[@ioanwilson]

So true

[@raywilson7545]

A genius musician. That guitar playing !!

[@kakoo6148]

It's like being blown by a pleasant breeze. It makes my mind calm.

[@MikelAjibade]

Talented playing with a heavenly voice makes you feel in space. Great work Jacob :)

[@tomashormeno1394]

Such a nice performance…. Perfect before swimming in a blue, warm and sunny sea! Thanks Jacob 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@NikitaKarciauskas]

Once upon a time, a legend, an angel sang to the sun and water.

[@jeffymando]

What a better gift is receiving a video notification from Jacob on a Friday. Thank you! Love the song!

[@cameronblack7984]

I just discovered Jacob today and I am in awe. What a brilliantly talented soul sharing his gifts with the rest of us.

[@Mariaeu-2023]

"In my eyes I see your reflection" and in your eyes you see my reflection. Is true!☝🏼 I love Jacob Collier, he knows what he sings and even more, how he enchants.💙🎶🗣️🎤🎶🤩💜👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌹😉

[@dacejaunzeme4849]

Love you ❤❤❤

[@natalieburney1110]

You are a blessing to us all, thank you Jacob Collier!🙏🏼

[@patriciahirano1500]

[English] I suddenly lost my father last year in 2022 due to a heart condition. My father used to sing Ponta de Areia since when I was in my mom's belly and it has been my lullaby song between my dad and I. One way we would connect was through musicking since my dad was so passionate about music and we would listen to Jacob's art on the car driving to work together. Now even if my dad is not physically with me anymore, I play this song on my ukulele when I miss him the most. Seeing Jacob reference Milton Nascimento's song to announce his concert here in LA feels like a calling from the universe. I am so excited to see Jacob and to feel the power of music to connect bridges between past, present and future and most importantly, to feel connected with one another no matter how far apart we are. Can't wait for this concert! [Portuguese] Perdi meu pai de repente no ano passado em 2022 por conta de uma condição que ele tinha no coraçãoo. Meu pai cantava Ponta de Areia do Milton Nascimento enquanto eu ainda estava na barriga da minha mae e essa música se tornou a musica entre eu e meu pai. Uma forma que a gente se conectava era atraves da musica pois a paixao dele era musica e nós escutávamos a arte da música do Jacob no carro indo para o trabalho junto. Agora, apesar do meu pai não estar fisicamente aqui, eu toco essa musica no ukulele quando eu sinto saudades dele. Assistir o clipe e ver o Jacob fazer a referencia dessa musica do Multon Nascinmento para introduzir o seu show aqui em LA é para mim um chamado do universo. Nao vejo a hora de ver isso ao vivo e sentir o poder da música em conectar pontes entre passado, presente e futuro e mais ainda, me sentir conectada com pessoas não importa a distância!

[@maryamnaseer478]

Whenever this guy makes music, it's like there was never any sin

[@marijke-pilates-yoga]

So beautiful, your voice, your guitar playing as art, the setting and just you❤👏👏👏👏

[@timepasteque]

One of the simplest, yet most evocating songs for me. So glad of this incredible version ❤

[@kane6529]

You don’t play guitar if you call that simple 😂

[@ghostofguy]

Not simple. Would really enjoy hearing produce more guitar based songs.

[@natashaleanne]

The most serene start to summer! Thank you, Jacob!

[@SHGChristianoAsante]

This guy is goooooood 😅

[@KevinTPLim]

A musical sunbeam lighting the face ... a simple moment of fleeting beauty and warmth captured in song. Thank you 😊

[@joanneweiss3864]

Obsessed for years....but this song holds you every breath, his voice & music just keeps getting eons richer❤🎉

[@esdrasake2537]

Love the birds sounds😊

[@TorlandoYT]

Thank you for sharing your music with us Jacob! It brings me so much joy

[@jaimonlovins2250]

I really love how complex and yet simple this song feels- It's so stripped down from the music Jacob Collier usually makes and yet it's so emotive, and somehow feels like a duet between 1st person Jacob perspective and 3rd person Jacob perspective. I love the genuinity, and I love the poetry it's set to

[@dotishmoses16]

Wonderful!!!

[@denzel1x822]

You actually make me happy.

[@elrafa782]

Can’t believe he’s such a great guitarist too… insane. Thanks Jacob

[@tylerflorous]

Nice!

[@osmiv6663]

I love you Jacob ❤.

[@marshallkohlhaas80]

love the birds!!!!! they have your back!

[@rozwelljones4976]

This guy is just something else, what even is he? Such talent, definitely 10,000 hours.

[@jawalyfe]

I'd love to hear Jacob cover "Vincent" by Don McClean. I think it would sit perfectly with his style of playing.

[@andrewlloyd4702]

Just saw you on Glastonbury, wow, you young man, (I'm 65 soon) are so talented, what an extraordinary talent you are, you captivated not only the crowd, but me also, I absolutely loved your show, I suffer with my mental health, and today and the last few days have been tough, you sir, brightened up my day and made me feel so much better. Take care and thankyou so much.

[@edvardmyhre8162]

This is out of this world

[@DELUCABLUES]

that was almost 3 minutes of amazing freedom listening to this soulful peace of Music. I do believe Jacob's as unique as the moonlight. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@dirceubjr]

Milton Nascimento - Ponta de Areia, in the introduction! beautiful tribute to one of the greatest musicians in the world! Pride from Brazil! Grateful!

[@DanielBarberMusic]

Just exquisite. Witnessing this man play music, I feel continually at a loss for the words to describe the experience. Certainly amazed. Certainly grateful. And certainly blessed.

[@charliefanfan566]

The Sun, the eyes. 🌞👁️

[@Gwardism]

I think is the youtube video that holds the record for most replays on my account... its just so stunningly beautiful! I cant not return to it time and time again. Thank you, Jacob!

[@Deep_under_the_snow]

Thank You Jacob

[@luciaperachino9334]

Thank You❤️

[@kingoimkenya]

Not many guitarists have the abality to play such complex decorative accompaniment and still sing such an elaborate melody. Genius!

[@PeterJestadt]

Wow! Oh! Wow!

[@Denih360]

You just get better and better

[@kvn8710]

Oh god was i waiting for a Version like this, awesome Scenery + awesome Musician = ❤❤❤

[@evandelgadillo]

1:58 got that Ne-Yo 'So Sick' arpeggio going on."But its the only place I hear your voice anymore" 🎶 Love that one.

[@jimtheyid]

Just seen you on Glastonbury,and I'm lost for words. Jacob you my friend are absolutely incredible

[@nathanieleulin127]

Those licks! ughhh

[@theravanpoppel6623]

Exquisite....as always. This beautiful man is indeed a gift to us all. So lucky to see him live in Auckland last December; magical! Thank you Jacob.❤

[@HashirRayanMusic]

Im listening and watiching

[@SilasTateMusic]

Such a beautiful rendition. Excited to see you in concert on Tuesday!

[@terrytemple1]

Young man you are a Blessing to humanity….Thank You❤

[@ttghhgg1918]

Even a dog has more contribution than collier

[@seanrice1222]

Thank you ✌️🤟

[@TheStude]

The recording and mix sounds amazing! Jacob an incredible talent as always.

[@andyzar1177]

beautiful!

[@michaelgreyproductions5103]

So glad there's becoming more and more versions of this out there. It's an incredible song

[@annalisawren]

keep practicing Jacob! you'll get there

[@Saarlodria]

Breathtaking! Love it so much! Can’t wait to hear you live, again !!

[@Thefisayoboy]

I love this one 🎉❤

[@ShortMan_123]

Glorious

[@deborakezia26]

beautiful

[@PROD5VE]

Jacob Collier is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for him one day.

[@ManelRuivo]

JACOB! HOLY SHIT! milton nascimento's "ponta de areia" in the begining had me with chills thru the spine!!!

[@willydeangelis699]

Gorgeous!

[@lollycecilia8046]

magnificent!..❤

[@EliasGitterman]

so beautiful