How Jacob Collier Reinvented The Guitar

[@jacobcollier]

Thank you so much for having me over for a 5-stringed hang, Paul!!! A joy it was. You're the best.

[@alexclarkuk]

A fascinating watch! 🎉

[@RockOnChannelRoute66]

Actually you are a music genius Jacob, never seen a person that plays guitar like you. I mean you are full of invention in any instruments you played.

[@thefeli3955]

That was just beautiful! Also, I'm taking off the sixth string of one of our guitars right now. I know, I won't have the additional space, but I just have to try that out. It looks and sounds amazing! Thank you so much for this 🧡

[@imjonkatz]

Legendary :o

[@ek2719]

The world’s greatest ambassador for music! ❤

[@mikemakesmusic7]

As not a huge fan of Jacob Collier I really really enjoyed this interview. It feels like Jacob is the Peter Pan of music. Simultaneously being the master of flight, and still just a boy lost in wonder and exploration. Also his almost never ending stream of consciousness speech patterns. His instant willingness to learn from Paul and lock in on anything Paul shared really touched me too. Thanks for putting this together Paul!

[@karenmusic99]

That’s a nice way to put it!

[@uncledeadhead3674]

hes 30

[@SophieLagan]

@@uncledeadhead3674hence the Peter Pan reference🙏

[@uncledeadhead3674]

peter pan wasnt an adult he was a kid, your reference didnt make sense, you say hes a kid lost, but hes an older adult who is from the most entitled rich family living the dream of doing nothing on hos own but rehashing others music and getting accolades for it.@@SophieLagan

[@sean-in-wnc]

​@@uncledeadhead3674 That's some high-definition projection there, buddy. 8K quality, at least. Impressive.

[@CompassionateConnections777]

One of my favorite things about Jacob is his willingness to be a complete beginner, and absorb the advice from those around him. He’s obviously very gifted, but reminds us all the there is always something that we can learn from one another. Thanks for a great interview!

[@JamieR]

This is such a good point. He's also not fearful of wrong notes. He just goes wild. And in that process he finds so much beauty, which many of us would never dare to produce.

[@PaulDavids]

One of my biggest takeaways from talking to him really...

[@mr.nobody2244]

Yeah. Despite his privilege, fame and gift, he is still humble and grounded, no attitude, no ego. A role model in that regard.

[@JDWindtPlaysGuitar]

@@JamieR beautifully put

[@erikberg8352]

@@PaulDavids feels like he is an excellent student of Shoshin (Beginner's Mind), starting with the number of strings and tuning. Why do we make the guitar more complex and less intuitive than Jacob does? Hmmmm...

[@cortelima6147]

I get the impression that he doesn´t see music the way we do, it feels like music is his native language, Very talented and humble guy, amazing , thanks for the interview

[@rydercollins5553]

Yeah hes definetly one of the type who could just read music since birth as you would a language rather than how the rest of us do

[@AaronBowley]

technically anyone can, no one "has" to adhere to traditional music theory. allan holdsworth basically had his own system and language for himself to describe music, to himself i always imagine, what if you were stuck on an island by yourself, but with some instruments and food to survive. what would you do? create music theory for yourself, obviously

[@juniorteclas9625]

@@AaronBowleyfácil falar. Surgem pouquíssimos gênios assim na humanidade.

[@wilftheman]

Yes! Music absolutely is a language. It’s the most emotive language we have. Jacob understands and uses it in the same way Shakespeare understood and used English to ask us questions about our lives and existence ❤ I was lucky enough to see his BBC Prom at the Royal Albert Hall in 2018 🤯 Never quite seen anything like it

[@wilftheman]

Yes! Music absolutely is a language. It’s the most emotive language we have. Jacob understands and uses it in the same way Shakespeare understood and used English to ask us questions about our lives and existence ❤ I was lucky enough to see his BBC Prom at the Royal Albert Hall in 2018 🤯 Never seen anything like quite like it 🫶

[@nothingmuchhhhhere]

I love that Paul Davids is teaching a grammy award winner how to play with a pick

[@playinggames4u364]

What is lovely to see is the grammy award winner eager to learn.

[@BrunoNeureiter]

​@PieItje-V I love the automatic translation

[@i_like_bananas1034]

😆@@Pietje-V

[@jojosmooth]

You made me giggle and then I got moved by how deep actually is your thought. Amazing video.

[@OhThatsLionHeart]

No they are exchanging techniques

[@MichaalHell]

There are musicians who makes you want to quit music and there are musicians who makes you want to make music. Jacob has this weird ability to make me feel both sentiments.

[@EricVerbose]

He might have just got me back into music. I also don't practice per se, I do some drills but not really. Instead I do deep experimentation as he calls it, exploring sound and instrument and theory. I'm grateful for this interview. I haven't been able to get back at music, this might do it. 5 string Collier tuning!

[@intercat4907]

Yes! I want to drag this home to my bass-guitar-playing daughter, but I don't know if she will be inspired to joy and greatness, or simply walk out the door and find a new life washing dishes in a small cafe in Lodi.

[@ciri4kgaming7]

So true.

[@------YeahOK------]

Nobody could ever make me want to quit music. I've never understood that jealous attitude people have when they hear someone better.

[@CooperBascom]

So well said

[@markshepardsongs]

It's Jacob's willingness to LEARN that always strikes me. It was so wonderful to see Paul share the use of the pick.

[@Slipperygecko390]

I just love the way he looked at the pick like a monkey seeing fire for the first time.

[@kylanmcnichols6525]

The thing I love the most about Jacob isn't his musicality, but you can't name anybody that's more ALIVE. He's positively buzzing with creativity and vibrance. He reminds me of how all we're all meant to be, but for most of us society and poor upbringing destroy our inner light. It's like he never lost that connection to wonder that we all have as children. His parents sure did a bang up job. Glad to see him here.

[@csarikaya]

"I tune to what i feel the tune is in my head" is next phrase next time I'm gonna use when someone says I'm out of tune.

[@michaelolympus5994]

Lmaooo 😂

[@romeod7549]

I'm always so scared to hit a bad note which is why I never play in front of anyone that isn't my wife and kids. I love that he doesn't give a fu.....

[@Catnip256]

"There are no bad notes, you just lack confidence" -JC@@romeod7549

[@PureJadeKid]

He has perfect pitch, for those following along at home.

[@xephyr417]

Did you know Eddie has perfect pitch?

[@groknow]

big shout to Paul that lets the artist speak and just leads the conversation softly. very good interview that feels so natural

[@danielleech1988]

He didn't really have a choice lol

[@8088I]

How Jacob Collier took the Collar off the guitar. 👍 :-)

[@PaulChaplo]

So true love the interaction. Also, that Paul not only provided a pick but some teaching and inspiration!

[@xabbujones]

This is probably the best advertisement for how helpful a strong theoretical background is when approaching a new instrument that I've ever seen.

[@artysanmobile]

It’s a common language we use for all instruments. What floors me is the right hand technique he’s just semi-mastered this morning.

[@jordanhubbard]

I love how Paul Davids just can't stop smiling. It's so clear that he's watching someone do a bunch of things that would never have occurred to him and he absolutely loves it. It's not often that you meet with someone who challenges even one of your existing assumptions, much less a whole bunch of them at once!

[@bobboberson2024]

He’s does that with everybody. He likes talented people.

[@a11pu1poj]

this feels like an alien who recieved a 5 string guitar on his planet, had to figure out tuning and technique himself and then came to earth to speak to Paul Davids lol

[@carlgorneault3340]

kind of like 2112, "what can this strange device be"?

[@samlee2562]

I mean, that's basically what's happening here... 🤖

[@miketonner3094]

A quarter of the way in......does Paul get a chance to speak!?

[@andrewbonica]

You thought Jacob is human?!? 😂😜

[@phillipmetzger8909]

Probably came from the same planet as Jimi "Voodoo Child". No. no. no. More like some kind of Parallel Universe!!!

[@brianfulda]

That was the easiest 40-minute watch of my life! Paul, I love how patient you were with just letting Jacob explain his approach through the whole video. It's one thing to be gifted at your craft as a KZbinr, but it's another thing entirely to just be a polite human who's willing to learn and doesn't constantly interrupt the person you're interviewing.

[@jeffro.]

@brianfulda: Yeah, it's funny: isn't that the whole point of an interview?!? Yet so many just can't do that. It's like the interviewer must always be the "star." That's another reason I like Paul.

[@stulora3172]

Exactly. Paul sat there, patiently, obviously in awe of what he saw and heard, just like me (us, the audience). Just letting Jacob's thoughts flow and follow him around every corner and hill and whatnot. Apart from the interesting and inspiring topics and insights, what a joy to watch, just because the interviewer did a great job. I want to be as curious and driven as Jacob and as patient and polite as Paul! What an inspiring interview! Thank you both!

[@error.418]

And Jacob was open to Paul teaching him some things, too, had some lovely back-and-forth moments with mutual respect

[@EannaButler]

Bravo!

[@mrwakacorp]

Couldn't agree more! Such an insightful conversation!

[@md-ps2hx]

The boyish enthusiasm of Collier and the measured thoughtful approach of Davids meshed together very well to create an absorbing musical interview.

[@cfore6639]

In an arena (music) where it so often feels like it’s about ‘who’s the best’, ‘who’s doing the most’, etc, Jacob’s illuminating commentary is a reminder that music was never meant to be about any of that. It has always been about the exploration of the human soul - and the deep things therein - made manifest. ❤️ This was absolutely wonderful. Thank you Paul Davids and Jacob Collier.

[@AnjaHuebel1]

The strongest message from Jacob is: be yourself, be a unique, unafraid individual. And: don't be bound by conventions or set yourself any unnecessary limits. Try things out.

[@michaellewchuk8272]

Fortunately it's not "meant to be" about anything. Music is entirely what you make of it. Jacob makes quite colorful things!

[@brsnight]

Here we have an award wining musician being so honest about his approach to an instrument he didn't understand. I had the same problem but wasn't able to tweak the rules like this gifted guy. Also, looking at his face when learning new tricks, that's the face of a child seeing something for the first time. Always learning. So inspiring and humbling.

[@arnlmndza]

His sense of curiosity & discovery is infectious.

[@heikoguckes5693]

I always wished for a sixth finger, but getting rid of a string never occurred to me.

[@brandonprescott5525]

The challenge of modernity expressed in a sentence.

[@FaanaMusic]

Haha

[@tom_4615]

If only you could have been born in Cornwall 😢

[@holzhausholz8215]

I learned it from Keith Richards

[@discosucks3dr]

😂

[@jacobrstout]

I appreciate that someone so accomplished as Jacob Collier is taking advice from Paul and soaking up the new information. There is no pretence or ego with Jacob, he just wants to learn all he can. He is a breath of fresh air in an ego-centric musical landscape.

[@matto9734]

That!!!

[@error.418]

And vice versa, the mutual respect is what made this for me

[@Six3rdy]

That moment when the Avatar has already mastered three of the four elements and is on his way to learning his fourth. Lol

[@Undaglibenglaubengloben]

Yeah well he’s an actual musician. Not an attention seeking narcissist that found in music a way to indulge their ego like most “artists” in the modern pop landscape

[@error.418]

@@Undaglibenglaubenglobencalm down, buddy

[@JBarbarosa]

Both are humble and kind. Great players, good people. Thank you for sharing this with us

[@bryanhuang3]

“I feel I am at my wisest when I know the least” - JC, amazing line!

[@hubertzimnicki1770]

"Being certain is way less interesting than being uncertain" "There is always a new way of doing everything" This guy is a treasure.

[@jackoi9057]

He can thank Socrates for that one.

[@richmacdonald988]

It's kind of an inversion of "The more I know, the more I realise how much I don't know."

[@billmint8122]

Love seeing Jacob as a student. Hearing him say "Oh, I can't go that fast", and seeing his eyes light up with pure curiosity as he tries to play what Paul plays, just brings me joy. He's always learning, never overconfident. Then immediately after, you watch him match what Paul plays with completely different fingerings lmao

[@luitmeinen1902]

I love how parts of this feel like a guitar lesson for someone who is already extremely good at guitar

[@spacebunsarah]

I’m certainly getting a couple ideas that are slightly different from the alternate tunings/drone strings/limited picking i do already

[@DonBeckett]

In total agreement.

[@aumenarys]

Yes, it's like "I'm a genius, of course I never learned the basics" haha

[@nikanj]

It was a guitar lesson for both of them. And us too.

[@CuPc8K3]

Absolutely agree - he makes me really want to pick back up music theory and give it more focus to learning it with excitement 😄

[@LindyDesignLab]

Two beautiful souls. I feel uplifted just from watching.

[@xmefjux]

It's like watching an alien. But in the most positive sense. Guy's just on a different frequency. Paul's just sitting there in awe, like I cannot keep up with this guy. What a fantastic person. I immediately just forget all my problems and get inspired to be better at whatever I'm doing. Thanks, it's been a pleasure to watch this clip.

[@TanukiDigital]

Well he's from London, so basically an Alien, yes.

[@mamayoda123]

I totally felt the same! I was thinking.. "omg, this are the souls that some are saying are coming from different galaxies"... and I really believe it... that or reincarnation of Mozart... jajaja😊

[@noone-ld7pt]

I'm a guitarist of 20 years and reading someone had "reinvented" it I was skeptical to say the least. Then I read the name again and all doubt immediately disapeared and I knew I was in for a 40 minute treat. So lucky to live in a time where I can experience true genius like this!

[@uncledeadhead3674]

you couldn't even spell "genius. " if hes such a genius why is all his grammys just remixes of other peoples work? i mean imagine winning a grammy for remixing the flintstones theme?? then someone saying youre a genius?

[@gargaduk]

​@@uncledeadhead3674 I would say what he did was even harder. If you win with a cover, it has to be REALLY good.

[@NZsaltz]

@@uncledeadhead3674 I would be proud? It's fine to not like his music or personality, but you don't need to diminish his accomplishments. He made a piece of music that people enjoyed enough to win an award, and that's an accomplishment.

[@bt7482]

@@uncledeadhead3674 You sound bitter and need to educate yourself on the importance of the "(meet the) Flinstones" song as it is a Jazz standard.

[@jayclarke5466]

@@uncledeadhead3674 If Art Tatum was a genius on piano ,why are all his recordings covers of standards? If Miles Davis was a genius, why were many of his recordings of him playing Cole Porter songs? If Louis Armstrong was such a genius why are most of his recordings of New Orleans blues and jazz? Cmon u simpleton!

[@Marklar3]

I didn't expect to see Jacob here, but at this point, I shouldn't be surprised no matter where I see Jacob.

[@JamieR]

With good reason 😊

[@RobiTheophilus]

This is the comment haha

[@7riX7er]

I think this is called a marketing move

[@alex_costp]

Jacob is ethereal

[@debmurray2734]

Jacob is truly everywhere. I don't think he sleeps.

[@mariana.centurion]

I'd like a friend like Jacob in my life. Such a happy, lightful soul you could see miles away.

[@MoonmanSpacejam]

Paul’s facial expressions all the while Jacob was just running through his thoughts and showing the stuff he’s learned and explaining how everything came about was priceless. You can tell Paul would be blown away or wanted to ask a question and Jacob would just move on to the next thing. Very few things blow me away and Jacob is such a once in a lifetime human being, who was given all the tools he needed, and has become greatness through his passion to learn and express..

[@cimarr0nargent0]

he looks a bit uncomfortable to me

[@MoonmanSpacejam]

@@cimarr0nargent0 uncomfortable? I'm definitely not sure how you get that 🤣 he is enjoying every moment with Jacob

[@judithcourts9773]

🎉

[@AdeOw]

What a privilege to be a fly on the wall and be part of that conversation.

[@thanhhaitran9978]

Jacob: Humming to tune his guitar Paul: cmon, this guy ...😶

[@PaulDavids]

my favorite moment of his visit 😅

[@MarcoRaaphorst]

But he was out of tune. So he doesn't have perfect pitch?

[@SubtleHawk]

​@@MarcoRaaphorstHe's not out of tune, 12 tone equal temperament is.

[@Sledgehammers_Nail]

Some people tune to what fits their voice personally. Old blues musicians did it all the time. Not everyone plays in E standard

[@MarcoRaaphorst]

@@SubtleHawk it's all relative

[@andrewsussman]

Thanks! One of the most intriguing videos I’ve watched here. And while I never played the guitar, it was so inspiring.

[@HoboGardenerBen]

Damn, someone is rich af! Nice way to spread it around :)

[@PaulDavids]

Thank you Andrew!

[@justinguitar]

Super awesome interview Paul - really enjoyed it :) JC is such an incredible musician!!

[@nuclearsake3887]

I agree! Love your vids too Justin 🤘

[@Errk2G]

You rule Justin!!!!!

[@OKBentley]

I've learned a lot from you Justin, thanks for the amazing content!

[@Nedwin]

Hi Justin, you are legendary!! ❤

[@neilbrowning7089]

Jacob is a musician playing guitar, not a guitarist playing music. We should all strive for this!

[@Abdul-rj4xt]

No everyone should strive for what THEY want to do. No one's brilliance should completely influence others. If I or anyone else tries to be more like Jacob, not only will we fail at that but we'll fail at the real journey which is becoming the best version of yourself. If someone considers themselves to be a guitarist that's okay. They shouldn't change because someone better than them exists. You think Billy strings or Joscho Stephan should start playing with 5 strings? that's my point

[@robertbattle6179]

@@Abdul-rj4xtyou completely missed the point.

[@neilbrowning7089]

@@Abdul-rj4xt Yes, you missed my point entirely. I'm NOT saying "forget yourself, copy Jacob!" That's ridiculous. I'm pointing out that he is a *musician* first and foremost, and all the skills he has as a singer, pianist, guitarist, etc. are always used in the service of *the music*. That is what we should strive for!

[@unnamed776-m9h]

actually the opposite, he has theory but no music

[@neilbrowning7089]

@@unnamed776-m9h Well, ALL art is a matter of personal taste! It's up to you if you find him unmusical - no problem - but personally I can't agree with you.

[@samuele2398]

Hearing "capo" pronounced that way makes me proud: greetings from Italy! haha

[@giulias.5104]

Wonder how many incarnations Jacob had been living as a musician, perfecting the understanding of music to arrive in this one with this ease. His deep curiousity about sounds, how to make it, and what emotions they evoke are signs of his DEEP love for the subject. Fantastic!

[@RedHairedRiot]

He definitely was Orpheus or an Angel of music that wanted a round on earth again

[@jellymelodies2]

That’s interesting you say that because in numerology 33 life path is the rarest and apparently last incarnation meaning oldest soul. And Jacob so happens to be a 33 life path

[@RedHairedRiot]

@@jellymelodies2 how do you research that?

[@skierpage]

Exactly one, obviously. When you die, you're dead.

[@reeciep]

My kids went to the same secondary school as Jacob. Played at the same school concerts so I saw him quite a few times. He was always a standout even then.

[@maniacguitar]

❤

[@jj9749]

We had a music genius at our school, but next to Jacob he would be like a beginner. Was he so far ahead even then?

[@reeciep]

@@jj9749He sang in the Barber Shop Choir rather than played instruments as this was in his early multitracks year on YT. But even after he left school he came back for "guest" appearances.

[@davidbusen545]

It's like living in a rainbow when you grow up adjacent to genius and ingenuity.

[@sequoyahkdockry1517]

I have to know, what was he like as a child?

[@corey8760]

I think what's very precious about this video is that while Jacob usually shows incredible versatility and abilities, here you can observe him as a (sorta) beginner and appreciate how he playfully approaches this uncomfortable position, it's fairly rare and fascinating really, thank you Paul!

[@nikanj]

Wow what a treat. I don't think I've seen another video where Jacob talks about the guitar in nearly this much depth. It was always just one of the many tools he had. As a guitarist and a Jacob Collier mega fan I'm so thrilled that Paul put this together.

[@calebwojtanowicz6374]

Can we talk about that lick Paul played at 28:01. Wow! I can’t stop playing it on my guitar now. It just sounds so right

[@kevgermany]

Such a pleasure listening to this. An interviewer who interacts instead of interrupting and one of the most innovative musicians around. Thanks to both of you.

[@blakecorkill]

i like that it's literally all about the music with him. No judgement. Just doing whatever the hell he wants and doesn't judge anyone for thinking weird. that's what creativity and love is all about!

[@alexandersmith6140]

The bittersweet chord is an Amadd9add#11/C, in E. It's a variation on the iv chord, ready to resolve to E/B, which is what Jacob does with it. It could also be spelled as a shell voicing (so, leave out the 5th note) of B7b9add4/C, which is an altered V in E. In fact, the notes that modify the Am (the B and the D#) are the notes that characterize the B, and the notes that modify the B7 (C and E) are key to the Am. So, you can think of it as the iv chord *and* the V chord overlaid: lots of tight tension looking to resolve to E. Just for anyone interested and reading the comments.

[@davidmiller4078]

Thank you mate i was hearing something like that theres always a way of remembering cords for future referance just depends on where one decides to have the root note ? and in the case of altered Dominants loads of possibilites Ive acompanied a couple of guitarists who used D tuning and even Dminor tuning and they had no idea what the cords they were playing were untill i broke it down and low and behold it was basic diatonic progressions mainly but with the exotic drone string effects that standard tuning doesnt normaly have ? Its all good i find it all fascinating females generally tend to fawn over this kind of sound ive noticed but as you imply it can be possible to replacate this with certain inversions and substitutions ? Have you ever heard Mel Tormes version of Fascinating Rythmn ? I played it back to back with Jacobs version to a friend recently he preffered Mels version as do i but its all fun thanks again for your comments cioa

[@bohoobah9518]

​@@davidmiller4078mate what's wrong with ur keyboard

[@japlunkett6789]

...............yeah, what he said!

[@GrandpaJean]

A bit of a beginner for theory... so. How would you play this in standard tuning? Am/C means the C is the bass note right? What does resolving to E/B mean? Is that in the key of Em then?

[@tj03297]

​@@GrandpaJean Yeah Am/C means C in bass. Resolving to E/B simply means that the dissonance/tension of the Am chord leads nicely back to the tonic, i.e. the "home base" of the key you're playing in, E major in this instance.

[@gooma27]

Awesome video! I was introduced to Jacob a couple of years ago and was blown away by his originality and beautiful compositions. This made me like the guy even more, wonderful talent, no ego and just happy and passionate about creating music and finding his own path. Thank you for putting this conversation together.

[@LKpixels]

I’ve found my long lost childhood memory of how I loved music through this video. It’s giving me the joy back 🥹

[@Meshuggapeth]

What a humble guy. Stunning us with incredible music while enthusiastically and naively using a pick for the first time

[@Alexander-Lionheart_1881]

Lol humble?

[@michaeldemertzi5973]

Meshuggah, opeth and RDJ 🤯

[@Tony8418]

@@Alexander-Lionheart_1881 I thought “so I asked Taylor to build me” a one-of-kind guitar “and they did” was a pretty heavy flex lol… Taylor probably did it for free!

[@staraffinity]

6:50 "favorite chord". Reminded me a bit of C# m9 on a standard tuned six-string guitar, which I oftens say is probably my favorite chords. :)

[@MaxWa]

@@Alexander-Lionheart_1881 @Tony8418 I'd say doing something you know you're not good at in front of an audience of millions (well... any audience, really) shows humility. Especially if you think about it as the opposite of pride. Was the Taylor thing humble? No. But does every action you take have to be humble for you to have the quality of being humble? I don't think so, and I think that Jacob hits a healthy balance.

[@mr.nobody2244]

He's such a sunny boy, radiating positive vibes yet so humble and grounded.

[@FreeFlyerUk]

He really is. He's a shining light.

[@coiydan6045]

He is almost 30

[@chefpaddy]

Liked sunny boy

[@mattrinne]

Humble seems like a stretch. But when you're that talented I imagine it's hard to be humble! Sunny and positive can I agree with.

[@blob2092]

@@mattrinne listen to his music, he may have technical know-how but he can't write a memorable song to save his life

[@dannywilson4769]

I've never heard anyone talk about music so articulately in the way I think it it in my head (or wish I do) quite like this. I'm so super jealous and inspired at the same time. Also he's not there to plug his album/content/signature instruments, doesn't want to sell a thing - just wants to have a musical conversation. Refreshing

[@jonathandemeris]

I could listen to a convo like that for centuries : so much peace in the room, roots connections, respect, passion Loved to see it ! Thanks for the interview !

[@zephryngower1377]

i love how his picking got significantly better in just one sit down. you are a great teacher!

[@alberto23]

What a genius! If you have still not watched Mahogany session on Little Blue, just go right away after this video. Beware, you might get abduced by its melody for the coming days. Thank you very much Paul for bringin him to the channel. The only fact that we are all interested into the same musicians show that you are teaching us to the right way.

[@corbinsanders2564]

Had it in my head for at least a week

[@robst247]

I stumbled upon the Mahogany Sessions version of Little Blue a few days ago and have been listening to it over and over again since then. I've been listening to music for 65 years, and this may well be the most beautiful playing and singing of a song I have ever heard. It goes straight to the heart and moves me to tears every time.

[@BeefNEggs057]

I have never been abduced before.

[@robst247]

@@BeefNEggs057 You haven't lived. But there's still hope for you. :-)

[@mpcgamingclips]

His mind clearly operates differently, his talent is wholly unique. This was really amazing to watch, very humble in his approach with learning from others, he does not position himself above anyone. Thank you for bringing us along for this session.

[@dandimarx]

Jacob's humility and openness always makes him even greater

[@cfriotrip7420]

sometimes i felt he was just showing off

[@felipelotas5609]

Wow...when you see the "master" listen so attentively to his guest you know the guest has to be someone off the charts. And suddenly the guest wanting to learn to pick and behave with he passion and eagerness to know of a pupil and showing that even this modern Mozart still doesn´t know everything... What a sweet and eyeopening interview 10/10.

[@wickharr]

When you see Jacob’s enthusiasm it really makes his talent make more sense. I have a new guitar arriving in the post today, I was already excited but this energy has put me in a creative mood. Thanks both!

[@nullobject7966]

How's the new guitar treating you?

[@wickharr]

@@nullobject7966 Great thanks, Guild Surfliner. The pickups are so hi-fi and low output, really interesting guitar. Low-mid gain tones are some of the nicest I’ve gotten.

[@veronabriscoe595]

That was cool seeing Jacob have a little lesson using the pick with such humility! The more of his stuff I see, the more I admire him.

[@cody8804]

How open he is to new ideas and asking questions and really taking in suggestions will get him far. Not just in music either

[@andertons]

Such an awesome video. So interesting and hugely inspiring to watch. Thank you both for doing the great things you do. Best DP

[@angellovesjazz]

just watched one of your videos lol

[@kaingates]

Give the Captain and Chappers my love!

[@theundertulipan]

Give Cap and Pete one of Jacobs guitars in His Tuning. I want so see them sweat. :D

[@davidbusen545]

​@@theundertulipan I was handed an alto sax after having two years of clarinet lessons and it was like a dog overhaulin a carburetor. Later having noodled on guitar for years and being handed an autoharp within 3 minutes I was playing Stars and stripes forever in 5 part harmony.

[@samuelreisart]

I love the way Jacob is open to learn from everything and everybody, an inspiration for life!

[@nchumtsanglao7696]

A legendary piano player moving to the discovery of legendary unique guitar

[@homeofcreation]

Conversations are always better than interviews. This is a beautiful conversation. Let the flow go.

[@trippthree8842]

It would not be too far off to say his instrument is his ears. So gifted and such a gift to us he is. Beyond inspiring. Thank you both for this. ❤️🙏🏼

[@Umbaharo]

Man, what an interview. Jacob's attitude and eagerness to learn and explore is so addictive!

[@lukegoffkat]

Wow, I have to say this kind of blows my mind. Not only the speed, but the chord shapes reach new places. Makes me wish a bit that I had learned this tuning when I was young, but I had to go play all the clubs that were expecting to hear the standards of whatever decade. I didn't have the luxury of being myself, it was my profession from 15 years old in a family band. Thanks so much for the interview with Jacob Collier!!

[@BAK87]

This has been the best talk/interview I've seen in a LONG time. Very honest, joyful, positive, humble from both parties. Congratulations!

[@RichardBergson]

What an interview and what a guy! A true integration of skill and heart and an honesty that is almost painful. You could feel the love in the room!

[@achenarmyst2156]

Nice.

[@ExplicableCashew]

"Reinvent" is a strong word that warrants skepticism, especially given the rich history of inventions in the guitar world. But I'm like five minutes in and... Yep he did

[@williamfloyd9024]

Yeah, im pretty blown away watching this. When you understand music that well I guess its not crazy to start your guitar journey by saying “what if I did something different”

[@Idiomatick]

Yeah he kept saying he wanted to speak guitar language and I'm thinking "Jesus what dialect is this, I understand nothing"

[@percyvolnar8010]

You must not play guitar then. Go listen to the likes Michael Hedges ( who used a different tuning for most of the songs he wrote), Alex Degrassi, Pierre Bensusan ( Who plays every style of music in DADGAD tuning ) all of which who has been doing this longer than weve been alive. I like Jacob but to think hes reinventing the guitar is going to require some serious knowledge of the history of the guitar.

[@GeorgeTsouris]

Alternate tuning is “redefining” guitar?

[@hiidenkirnu]

It's great that he's seeking out something of his own, but he's definitely not alone doing this kind of stuff. Check out Robert Fripp, for example, or Fred Frith for something more extreme.

[@HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES]

Paul, you're a tremendous interviewer. So patient and warm. Jacob was so at ease and I love that he was learning with you and absorbing the knowledge about picking with that incredibly sharp mind of his. I had a lovely morning watching this. I came away inspired which is always the best. Thanks for doing these! New Subscriber :)

[@TrevorDaniel]

lol damn i tune open dadead and do slight shifts for other voices and felt weird cause idk how to play standard well cause i’ve gotten used to opens. but this dude is an alien. totally different language. i love it

[@andrewcook1380]

I’m the same. I’ve been playing guitar for 26 years, mostly in alternate/open tunings in the same ‘intuitive’ way he describes Joni Mitchell using (not as good/iconic of course). Not sure what I’m playing but knowing it sounds good.

[@martifingers]

Paul joins a select group - people who have taught JC something about playing technique. Great interview.

[@val_val_]

It's actually crazy he's teaching him, I found it so comical

[@stampeaceful]

Yes, almost like instructing God himself.

[@apbecker]

@@stampeaceful are you fr

[@sasquatch3945]

I started watching Paul for guitar tips when he first started with KZbin. I find myself continuing to watch because I feel better about the world doing so. He is an excellent communicator, but his positivity, creativity and ability to engage a diversity of guests is almost like a documentarian.

[@odianumeighodalo]

This is me smiling like a Kid watching Paul show Jacob string skipping. My takeaway from this conversation is just seeing how much love for music they both have.

[@arnlmndza]

"I'm just a person. What do I know about music?" - Jacob I'll be watching and listening where you'd go dear boy.

[@VeitLehmann]

The moment I learned about Jacob's 5-string guitar tuning, I grabbed my old baritone guitar (a cheap OLP, I hadn't touched it for years) and tuned it in a similar way: G D A e a d. So I can get similar voicings on the 5 upper strings, with an added 5th at the bottom for extended range. It's amazing! But the most amazing are you two guys! Thank you so much for all the wonderful music and inspiration! ❤

[@getinge]

You can just tell Jacob is soaking up all the tips and tricks from Paul. So fascinating to watch. Great video :)

[@bananaussage8376]

it is amazing how a legend such as jacob still can and is eager to learn new things! he is incredibly humble

[@Legominder]

38:10 I've noticed that when I still used to play church organ: When I felt I "messed up" a song trying something extraordinary, people often liked that song most. Audiences are so grateful: They don't listen to "errors" (and don't even know how you WANTED to play that bit). They feel your heart being involved, you expressing emotoins, and that's mostly all that counts in music. Because: Music is not that serious - thanks for that quote once more:)

[@aidangriffiths5075]

honestly one of the best interviews I've seen in a very long time. Musically so interesting and the enthusiasm in the discussion is fantastic

[@PowersPoch]

Wow, my first real exposure to Jacob Collier apart from concert famous/funny moments. This man is truly a musical gift and a real inspiration to the way I even think about guitar and music. Huge fan now, and such a kind soul I really appreciate that in today's day and age.

[@marksr12]

Once again, I'm convinced Jacob comes from another planet. I'm so glad he is here to teach us all. Fantastic video Paul, thanks!

[@choiceblade]

So much for me to learn in one 40 minutes sess between two people with critically unique approaches but similar confidence in their respective exxperiences, YET blatant openness to the newness in the other's approach. Nothing I've ever experienced on this platform could prepare me for this. MIND blown, gentlemen. Each man catagorically, unself-consciously charmed by what he has already learned prior to this meeting, and joyful in and for it....YET rabidly curious about and inspired by his observations of the other. This post unapologetically smacks of the heart and soul of human interdependence, and the creative, expressive power ONLY that level of cooperation can produce. WRITE A FREAKIN' SONG, GUYS! I posit that what you've learned from each other hear is the tip of an ICEBERG of growth for you both in the making a performance of such a tune. GET IT!!!!!

[@debrincatj]

If you haven't seen Jacob live in concert - do it. One of the most amazing, mind-blowing shows I have ever seen. Thanks for bringing him on, Paul. Now I want Taylor to release a Jacob Collier signature model so that we can give it a try!

[@spacebunsarah]

I think you can drop the high e to a fifth to get a similar effect? I’d have to double check to be sure

[@connor.chan.jazzman]

I'm wearing the shirt I got from one of Jacob Collier concerts as I'm watching this video and I can confirm. It is completely life changing.

[@kaingates]

​@spacebunsarah not really. You'd have to space out the bridge and the nut to get the same sound. His strings are REALLY far apart

[@benjaminjordan3223]

Until then, check out Peter Finger's six string main tuning, it's very similar: DAEGAD

[@gustaf0902]

Have tickets for november. Already looking forward to it with excitement

[@_spiritual_music_]

This is an absolute gold mine. One of the best interviews I’ve ever seen. A thousand likes!

[@sgraider2425]

Paul Davids is the coolest most genuine youtube guitar influencer/dude.. I met him at NAMM 2024 and his authenticity was strikeing. Zero arogance and is engaged in the moment regardless of who you are. He's a true guitar ambasidor and featuring Jacob Collier exemplifies this. Thank you Paul!

[@Legominder]

It's so amazing how Jacob has got (and been given) so much trust into his idea of music that he actually redesigns the guitar after it. And I, also being a pianist, have to say: That is THE Guitar that makes playing finally easy! I want that guitar!

[@OfficialPerfectoDeCastro]

Thoroughly enjoyed this, Paul! What a great conversation 😊 BTW the guitar originally only had 5 strings as in the case of the Baroque Guitar and vihuela, so Jacob is in a way bringing the guitar back to its roots 😉

[@anneliser2498]

Jacob, you've reignited my love for guitar and I've made it my mission to be as free on the guitar as you are!!

[@lukehallywood]

This was so incredible to watch. I just found myself smiling through the whole thing. Crazy to see someone like Jacob who is on top of the musical world right now with such humility and willingness to learn. Amazing

[@jasonthomasaylward6913]

Paul has such a feel, such a mastery on the guitar- he sounds fantastic.

[@theem0139]

What an amazing interview. So cool to see how willing a grammy artist still is to learn. That shows great humility. Respect!

[@a11pu1poj]

wow huge interview, great questions Davids. Fun to hear Collier talk about the guitar specifically.

[@celsoyh]

The way he approaches music and especially the guitar is mind-blowing. Like...why should I follow what others have been doing for years when I can adjust the tuning to better suit me, using my own ears? What a genius.

[@curtisbrause9255]

This is not true of every guitarist, but myself (and a lot of guitarists) simply memorize shapes and patterns over years of learning. I don’t know this for sure but I’d imagine Jacob can easily visualize every interval that makes up a chord, so shift the tuning is probably simple for him. It’s impressive and creates a unique sound.

[@NZsaltz]

@@PiedPooper-gh6cn What if you're not looking for 440 equal temperament? If you're performing or recording with other musicians, of course it's best to all use the same standardized tuning, but if you're not, there's nothing inherently superior about it.

[@sunkintree]

@@NZsaltz There's nothing inherently noteworthy or interesting about being concerned about the precise frequencies with which you tune. There's basically no reason to be talking about any other frequency basis.

[@DarrenLewis-w5o]

I love how Jacob hears and vocalizes the shape of sounds because I've always done that since I was a kid. Great guy. I'll have to check out his music.

[@rafdijayazka]

2 of my favorite people together is amazing

[@garylacour]

Paul, you're such a gracious host and teacher. It was amazing to see Jacob's face when he was learning new things from you. Great interview, thank you.

[@tylercharlton9404]

The amount of joy Jacob has when talking about and making music is beautiful. Truly a great mind

[@SeansYTEntertainment]

An extraordinary interview. I love how Jacob sees music as language, and although he speaks a different dialect, he arrives at coherent music, but at 90 degrees to the convention. A beautiful thing to watch. Totally mind-expanding. Jacob clearly needs a Roli Seaboard to get that expression he desires from a keyboard. Imagine what he could do?!

[@adri7352]

25:26 I love that this riff comes up as often as it does because it's so beautiful. Jacob clearly loved it too. Seeing you guys play that together was really special. ❤

[@jmittere914]

This was my favorite part. They both just slipped into playing it so well

[@Kevinschart]

Jacob has a sound and he knows how to work it. I wonder if he plays the stuff in the piano as well

[@PixelsPending]

what's the name of the song where the riff comes from o: ?

[@Baccfire_Official]

it sounded like wolves - marshmello lol

[@kristiteneqexhi5833]

@@PixelsPending I am wondering the same

[@olivertate4983]

This feels like a Rick Beato interview, which is the highest praise I can give! Great stuff :)

[@Gggwwwppp]

😂😂😂😂🤮

[@Nilsje]

Exactly!

[@jeffedmundson3459]

Yes, learn from Rick. I love these interviews.

[@ea_777]

I discovered that the centers for processing music and language in the brain share a close connection, a fact that this talk eloquently validates. I was struck by the graceful way in which these skilled musicians communicated with each other, respecting boundaries, accepting feedback without judgment, and sharing knowledge effortlessly, all without letting ego interfere. Their verbal interactions mirror the harmony and dynamics of their music.

[@courtneysmith6082]

Very well said. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@lennibastert7445]

You're 100% on point. Have you read "Your Brain on Music" by D. Levins (t)on? (Can't remember the exact name of the author)

[@RasTex512]

You discovered? You did?

[@mattgoettl6796]

This is one of the best interview videos I've seen. Great chemistry. Thanks to both of you for creating this for all of us to enjoy!