Jacob Collier: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@nprmusic]

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[@gordomctavish6599]

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

[@erikwilliams756]

​@@gordomctavish6599inspiration

[@doglog5748]

Dumb woke nonsense

[@kathybramley5609]

​@@gordomctavish6599black music is Collier's source material here.

[@pezushka]

Race baiting nonsense

[@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.

[@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

[@nolanbradburymusic]

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

[@FR-ph]

I think the same thing every time!!!!

[@drmedwuast]

Josh Rogosin

[@JustFiddler]

agree

[@giuseppeiovino1687]

@@ziovit "is on?"

[@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

[@Mr.SamFlores]

Beautifull ❤

[@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?

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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 😉

[@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!

[@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...

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@jellyfish74]

this has inspired me to give up being a musician! thanks Jacob!

[@NITAMUSIC]

🤣me tooo

[@rodriguezelfeliz4623]

Ikr... like what is the point hahaha, there is probably nothing I can add to music that he has not already done

[@Erwinmusica79]

X 2

[@Mellomel]

Ha ha ha....had to stop here and acknowledged the funniness. I needed that!!

[@Davorduke]

Nice compliment, but he could be the reason to keep gooing!

[@WanderingNasi]

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

[@Thalos_s]

@Randy Marsh why?

[@platypusmusic8843]

@Randy Marsh ???

[@BijahD]

Where do I sign up?? 😁

[@PatriciaLalor]

this physically hurts cause its just so good

[@gangonemfr9460]

hi Patricia!

[@rhysandlucy2148]

This was my exact reaction

[@SirFartsAlot1]

Thats what she said

[@Ollivier10x56]

Hey Patricia! Your "idiotique" cover is such amazing!

[@drumrnva]

Well... first half is right, anyway. 😕

[@Lucas_Barros_C]

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

[@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.

[@melo_deep]

😂😂😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@austinpossum1297]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@dmclives]

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

[@AlahuSnackbar]

The audio is always perfect for the venue.

[@sinagmusicph]

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

[@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.

[@gbb23]

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

[@kentneumann5209]

MajaElliott - Best comment.

[@jeremyvasquez9508]

Beautiful

[@davidbojay3606]

This

[@TheQuirkyNerd]

Well put.

[@gentlespirit4]

@ 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.

[@kekseron]

Dear NPR Music: Have you ever thought about releasing the Tiny Desk Concerts as High-Quality Audio downloads? I would be supperhappy to buy them and not only have to stream them via youtube.

[@tylerluck378]

It's pretty easy to download any KZbin audio as an mp3

[@MrSincara2000]

@@tylerluck378 Hey tyler, just fyi you can actually do it, but you won't really get high-quality audio, because youtube reduces audio quality to 192kbps (max) in every upload when encoded. So when you download it you can't get more than that, which is not a high-quality standard.

[@nicebluejay]

@@MrSincara2000 better than nothing

[@JonTigert]

Tiny desk concert podcast is what you are looking for

[@ababk4275]

🙏🏿

[@clintow]

Jacob Collier's music is accessible and wonderful to listen to, but the more you know about music, the more every single part of it absolutely explodes your brain. How can anyone have so much command of the structure and texture of music, such unfathomable power to play with rhythm and harmony, seemingly completely effortlessly, and yet still manage to craft a melody so approachable and singable that he can get a whole group to sing along on their first hearing? What Jacob Collier does with music reflects the reasons I listen to Bach and Brahms: drawing you in with a beautiful and memorable melody, laid overtop a complex and spidering web of harmony, counterpoint, and structural interrelation, which deeply rewards every single repeated listening. I never imagined I would see in my lifetime a single man blessed with so much talent, but I'm glad I'm alive now to hear what he does.

[@MrMinxie]

Sir, I concur with your observations and could not have said it better. I haven't stopped listening to him since my first time, the songs and playing get better and juicier with repeated listening, though ever fresh and surprising. They unpack, rewire your brain, and become your favorite drug...

[@iaial0]

I think it's also us that are, in a way, blessed. We are because we can listen and appreciate what he has to do in his whole life.

[@mariahc.crawley884]

Check out Marie Dahlstrom or Erykah Badu or Floetry or The Roots or Musiq Soulchild or Moon Child or...DeAngelo or Angie Stone...or Jill Scott or Robert Glasper....or The Foreign Exchange....or Layla Hathaway or...Musiq Soulchild & Take 6.....or Commissioned or BOBBY McPharen or Tank & The Bangas (Definitely) or Gretchen Parlato Lol...I cannot spell today on Bobby'slast name...my BADDDDDDDDDDDD.......but anyway I those artists you will find the root of his inspiration and musical voicings. Greattttttt Talent Carrying The Torch On.

[@MrMinxie]

Thank you, I couldn't agree more with all you expressed. The more one understands music, the more you can be amazed with all Jacob is creating. Well said, indeed.

[@graemeroberts2935]

So well said, Clinton. I was a teenager for the Beatles.

[@cheesetartandhoneyglaze4415]

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

[@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!!! ❤️🤭

[@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)

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@Chazza534]

damn i didn't even notice that but yeah that's tight

[@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

[@emilymcculloh7685]

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

[@free2rhyme14]

It's the most conflicting feeling listen to Jacob.. I realize the reason I don't play his music as background noise whether it be working out, getting ready to work or my commute, etc... is due to the fact that his music commands attention. It captivates you and takes you on a journey of feeling and thought. It's not mindless. I just finished this video and it was exhausting, it was so good

[@joarbonifacio]

The feels man

[@khojanekhethisa9711]

Indeed...From the first song even my leg was twitching.. hahaha

[@tamafeet7447]

His music commands attention. Wow. That's exactly how I've been wanting to describe it. I just didn't have the words.

[@prissy781]

Great interpretation and so true that his music commands your attention. Touches the soul.

[@ellenyesyes]

I agree, this music commands attention. Jacob has a way of becoming one with any instrument he’s playing, the musicians joining him on stage, harmonies, the audience… who also become musicians. And he made four albums in one year before this performance! I’m blown away by all of this.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@SonRiseforNathaniel]

He's having so much fun being a genius

[@danitabuckner2616]

Yes he is lol. Joyous

[@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.

[@joelabsalom968]

Anyone else a big fan of the drummer’s facial expressions while he jams and contributes to some fire music??!!

[@mosart7025]

He looks like he's just lovin' the life he's living, or livin' the life he loves

[@prgnify]

Dude's absolutely disgusted with the nastiest grooves and harmonies ever. love it

[@adheusrangel]

came here looking for this comment. thank you.

[@surjoaditjondro8165]

me...

[@imanoljesusdelpozo4907]

You can tell he’s sooo in it

[@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.

[@Blockoumi]

@@jemillevialet2363listen to clear days by Yes. Similar vibe Also the remembering by yes Or to be over by yes Basically, it’s a style yes is really fond of

[@Blockoumi]

@@jemillevialet2363there’s also dusk by genesis And books of saturday and exiles by king crimson There’s a lotus on irish streams by the mahavishnu orchestra

[@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 😂😂

[@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

[@ReubenRasmussen]

0:01 - 19:35 how good was that part i loved it.

[@achubbysquirrel6444]

Reuben Rasmussen ahahb bruh

[@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.

[@timflippance3040]

And it's so effortless, he is so at ease with musical complexities which would baffle most people that he can just lie back and play with all the patterns and intricacies and give us little bits of beauty, followed by fragments of tongue-in-cheek indecision, all blending together to create a really complex and fulfilling piece of time. cheek

[@arandomguy7080]

Jacob Collier AND Masego in less than a week!! You've outdone yourself NPR 👏👏👏

[@mikeflaws2226]

I was just thinking the same thing! Vulfpeck would round this off beautifully...

[@milanvracar5523]

Exactly!

[@ricardodurante8753]

plus Sting + Shaggy

[@poliiitic5594]

exactly

[@Sulls141]

And Lizzo!

[@reformatted6272]

Is no one going to talk about how good the backing vocalists were? Jacob is great because he's not one of those big headed celebrities which uses backing vocalists to enhance his performance, they are a fundamental part of the ensemble and they even have specific parts in which both of them sing alone. Amazing. Edit: MARO FOR EUROVISION YES

[@imanelyazid4215]

like stevie wonnnndeeeeerrr fuuullll

[@jazmintabuena]

Agreeee, Becca and Maro were amazing!

[@chrisakersmusic]

Love MARO's work. So talented!

[@dorindorin4617]

Love ❣️

[@keatonwaynemusic]

They could all easily have a solo career, and maybe they do. It really made me think about how true musicians often don’t care if they are leading or not, but that being a part of the sound is enough.

[@blakemcwatters4990]

Am I the only one who feels like everyone in this video genuinely cares about me and wants to make sure I have a great day?

[@MatthewMurraycogswoth]

Nope I feel it too so have a great day stranger in the comments

[@zachpnw]

You aren't wrong. We're all just sitting here loving music and lifting people up :) how could you be sad when watching this video?

[@jessemoderwell3851]

Nah bro-hombre, we all feel that. Compassion is a 5- letter word

[@paularosas4540]

Totally 🖤

[@LegitCoreGaming]

@@jessemoderwell3851 I-I don’t get it

[@Liberaven]

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

[@nicktomato7]

Nobody's gonna mention how crazy the third song starts?? "we're performing this song in 5 days, please nail the 💧drop sound from middle school, in rhythm"

[@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

[@Craig-Be]

I don't know how to explain it but he has the perfect voice for Christmas music.

[@DonnaZed]

Craig Bell Michael bublé feel

[@kimquon5773]

He did an impromptu KZbin video with Tori Kelly of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas that is seriously good

[@felixdeckers8863]

In the bleak midwinter.

[@COYSNY]

Oh NO! Take it back! Aye...

[@teodorwenno8547]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4G9n2euaNqCl8U

[@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]

📍

[@daviskim7659]

Plz watch with headphones, that bass deserves to be heard!

[@taurtue]

Or just good speakers, much better than headphones

[@andrewlea824]

Ha I started the first song and then had to put on headphones just for that reason

[@cmshottie62]

@@taurtue not really you get better sound from headphones because all the sound is going to one place with speakers the sound is going everywhere

[@journeytoaphotograph]

Music is best felt, not heard.

[@calebdavis5242]

The bass always needs to be heard

[@axelkuling1393]

It is like Ghibli movie,full of fantasy and dreamy feelings,like it🧡

[@MrBoladao100]

damn bro right on the spot

[@acma200]

Most definitely. This band's flow is so damn dreamy. The lyrics and music just float from one concept to another.

[@justinmwhitaker]

That's a perfect description.

[@constructioneerful]

Yea!

[@66guidos]

Every member of that band was smiling and just purely enjoying being in the moment. That is special.

[@chaykuh]

Helps when the guy just wrote the song a few days ago, and it's still fresh. Goodness.

[@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 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@rudykaufman7104]

All these concerts NEED to be on Spotify

[@lotusdragon5]

Rudy Kaufman You can download them in Apple Podcast

[@The1SexyGamer]

@@lotusdragon5 Not good enough

[@zyxwvut4740]

For the sake of argument, would you be willing to pay some money - specifically - for this artist?

[@GoofBallProdigy]

I think the idea is that you watch this then pay money to the artist for the actual recording of the albumd rather then pay tiny desk

[@raisethemwell]

Please and thank you🙏

[@Girlforaction]

NPR Tiny Desk need to be given an award. Consistently they bring great artists on here. 😍😍😍😍

[@shelly_lee]

right?!?!

[@lucashaywardmusic578]

I think the artists reward for being fantastic is the chance to come on here and share that with all of us. Sooo beautiful

[@laurentlaenen6696]

Is there anybody else coming back to this amazing performance every once in a while?

[@achenarmyst2156]

Sure 😎

[@florianbeguin]

Like at least once a week rn lol

[@SJMG]

I just found it!

[@SaintMu]

As is our duty lol

[@florianbeguin]

Eaque Johnson absolutely

[@davidfarr3591]

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

[@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

[@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:(

[@Studerphil]

That performance of "Feel" is just unbelievable.

[@laurens.mulder]

Totally!!

[@qibert]

Exquisite

[@matthias4522]

In deed man in deed

[@leixo]

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

[@michiel176]

In my 8 years on KZbin, I don't think I have never commented on a youtube video before, but if any video deserves it, this is probably it. I knew that Jacob Collier was an amazing musician, but: WOW. Just at a loss for words at the talent on display here. Astounded? Blown away? Flabbergasted? Humbled? Grateful? None of them do proper justice to the emotion I felt watching this.

[@michiel176]

... Alright, fine. Second comment. Just realized it might be possible to look it up. ;)

[@Matthew-dk7me]

Ha! If you like this also check out Bobby Mcferrin - By the Sea and Bobby Mcferrin - Improvisation with Richard Bona. Just beautiful. Brings me to tears.

[@PL.Borneo]

Same. Am loss for words...

[@rodriguezelfeliz4623]

And not only Jacob, but the rest of the band as well

[@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

[@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

[@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!! 👏

[@marshallwillis371]

From child prodigy, to Quincy Jones' protege, to musical force; this young man is one of the most versatile musicians I have ever heard.

[@operator0]

He reminds me a lot of Sufjan Stevens.

[@markbrookman8233]

My God... I've been listening to music for well over 40 years... I've heard it all, truly. But this young man, who sounds like the BEST of singers from the 1940s and 50s, is pure magic. So sincere... so genuine... its totally retro, and yet somehow, so new.

[@Kobe29261]

Its how you know the Buddhists were onto something - he's channeling something older than time!

[@philodox7599]

@Mark Brookman if you honestly think that Jacob is even close to the best singers of the 40s and 50s you have not listened to nearly as much music as you think you have. Jacob does not TOUCH the best of 40s and 50s singers list. He does not come close to any best singer list of any time period. I like his music, very smooth and nice sounding. But let’s get off the LSD and come back to earth. He is not a great singer.

[@petertoal371]

I'm with you Mark, been listening to music for most of my close to 80yrs and Jacob is a genius. How do you define a "great singer"? Opera singers can "sing" but Jacob moves me in more ways, just with his sense of timing and feel for the emotion of the song.

[@philodox7599]

@@petertoal371 ok rank Jacob on the list of top 1000 singers, where does he fall? what number is he?

[@markbrookman8233]

@@petertoal371 ... exactly. I'm a muso of 30 plus years... and I know a genuine MUSICIAN when I hear/feel one.

[@addinmikhail4598]

can we respect the drummer really doing his best controlling and consistantly maintaining the tempo

[@ryanz06]

East Bros are you saying he is fundamentally challenged in his drumming?

[@yeahdancetomyrecord]

@@ryanz06 i think what they're trying to say is that the rhythm in jacob's songs can get a little crazy sometimes.

[@3OrMoreBones]

@@ryanz06 The way Jacob has his music transcribed makes me feel fundamentally challenged.

[@addinmikhail4598]

I just think that jacob's songs has some crazy rhythm in it so i was really wondering what made jacob chose that guy instead of someone else.The only possible reason is because he is a living metronome and it is so interesting that he played a simple beat but I can see a high level of focus on his face

[@trevjdrums]

as a drummer controlling and consistently maintaining tempo is like the minimum

[@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.

[@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

[@shannonmaloney2579]

This man is absolutely top tier. If music could manifest itself as a human it would be him. Can we also just talk about how PERFECT the mix is?

[@jaimeantonio6533]

My friend and I noticed this right off the bat too 😂

[@andrewnibbi]

Honestly Tiny Desk is incredible. They can get a better mix with a live recording than I get get with months of finessing

[@matthias4522]

​@gbbzhgvbgfjzffvvzgdf Almost Bach but he can still do it, he is young. All the others were put to shame already tho

[@benijoss1609]

9:58 Rare footage of Jacob looking at sound.

[@adiabadic]

"rare"

[@thedaychr]

This guy literaly sees music 24/7

[@איילחיעזרא]

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

[@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.

[@iheartmonsterdub123]

14:14 -14:54 i was NOT expecting that tone from her. that was the most delightful thing my ears have heard in a while. this entire show was probably one of the better i’ve seen from tiny desk in a while

[@nathanielsaxe3049]

Becca Stevens is awesome check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmnNk4iGnpumgK8

[@nezkeys79]

Yeah man i swear that made me so .... ;) LOL

[@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.

[@rrrigil]

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

[@joshuawilson4818]

Hey, I'm going to see 3 different bands today. That's great, who are they? Jacob Collier

[@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

[@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

[@iamkintsugii6103]

10:22 the drummer has playing High Hats out of time or at odd “tuplets” to lend to this off-kilter spacey feel. Then he plays 1 bar of even hi hat hits & Jacob quickly looks at him. Then he shakes his head and goes back to out of time hi hats. I thought this was hilarious 😂

[@LightVoyage]

i am kintsugii 😂

[@johnpeter3167]

Nah, it's the 5:4 polyrhythm on kick at 10:06

[@JoyComesFromGod]

Man. I didn't notice. I appreciate your comment. Gives me more to appreciate about this amazing artist, group. They work hard!

[@jakeruth4603]

I thought it was because he took a sharp breath out of time with the rest of the group! Haha

[@johnthomasbaker]

@@johnpeter3167 it's not 5:4 but it's close. It's like if he started the first bit of a 5:4 and took a breath. The space between the second note and the next in the lick is an 8th note more than it was 5:4. So its sort of like a 3:2 with a little spice

[@jamalamirihamed442]

How talented do you have to be to tour with Jacob Collier???😮 That band is ridiculous!!!