THIS FELT LIKE THERAPY - JACOB COLLIER - LITTLE BLUE (FIRST TIME HEARING AND REACTION)

[@johnroberts6384]

Londoner Jacob has now 6 Grammy Awards to his name and more than likely will add more to that number this year. He is the only British act to win the award for songs off each of his first four albums. Even the Beatles didn't do that!.

[@C0c0puffs01]

What?! I don't know why I never checked him out before. He's amazing. 🙂

[@Sam_TB]

That’s some crazy statistics! Thanks for the info John😊

[@kracine9582]

His "Choir" if just a collection of his fans who were in the area, that he invited to come and sing with him. The 5-string guitar (he is self-taught) he asked someone to make for him, because since he has 5 fingers it seemed to him a 5-string guitar would be easier to play. I believe he has tuned it for his own needs and does not follow any standard tuning.

[@C0c0puffs01]

Whoa!

[@Sam_TB]

That’s is quality, thanks for the info👍🏼

[@rosmeeker1964]

Dodie Laufie is one of the choristers. You can find Jacob and Dodie singing other tunes on KZbin.

[@kathrynwalker324]

The hour are friends and followers. Look him up, he directs huge audiences, nothing practiced.

[@Demodude1234]

His concert was one of the best live experiences of my life. Definitely recommend going if he's near you.

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

I discovered Jacob through his collaberation with Aurora for Greenpeace (stunning). Aurora's collab with Wardruna introduced me to them. I would never have found Dimash or Diana Ankudinova but for KZbin. Isn't life wonderful.

[@diananunez7]

"You beautiful bastard"....❤😂❤😂 Wonderful reaction! I will be seeing him in concert for the second time in about a month! Judging from your reaction here, you might just dissolve and float away if you saw him live. I have had the good fortune to work as a professional musician/singer in my life of 75 years so far, and I honestly believe that he is more than just a musical genius, but a sort of healer too. Welcome to the magical world of Jacob Collier. 🌟🎶🌟

[@Sam_TB]

Hope you have a good time😀👍🏼 thanks for watching!

[@Cherisey1]

First time hearing this artist. Love finding new music. Looking forward to hearing more of his music.

[@jbardet]

@cherisey1 how's it been going? I remember my first week :) was a huge deep dive, and I'm still in it. And im 40 yr old dad non musical sports kinda guy. Love Jacob.

[@okcdog5439]

This was beautiful! I'd never heard of Jacob Collier but his voice is positively ethereal. I hope fan of his find this reaction and recommend more to you.

[@Sam_TB]

Thanks very much, I appreciate you watching, that’s all that matters😊 glad you enjoyed it

[@okcdog5439]

@Sam_TB I don't want you getting a big head or anything, but I will point out this is the first time I've watched a reaction by you for an artist/song that's new to me. That means I tuned in mostly to see your reaction because I can always count on you to crack me up with something you say.

[@Marklar3]

He's not just signaling the volume of the choir, he's signaling their pitches. He does this with his live shows and gets the audience to sing things they've never heard before as a choir. You can flind recordings if you search for audience choir.

[@oistroplex]

Thank you Sam for sending me on a journey of my own. I think I actually saw him in opera when he was about 10

[@Sam_TB]

I’ve never seen an opera, he was an opera singer at 10? Bloody hell😂 no problem, thanks for watching😊

[@jbardet]

Your bewildered look when you realize the he's about to play the choir, freaking great.

[@Sam_TB]

😀 thanks for watching👍🏼

[@jbardet]

@@Sam_TB quick suggestion: turn up the deci's a bit on the music. Bc at this volume, I wouldn't share your vid with a friend that wasn't already familiar with the song. Btw I had never heard of Pat Stay. went on deep dive after your vid. Thanks... and damn.

[@cotswoldpianist]

If you’ve never heard of Jacob - your mind is about to be blown. I’d go to ‘world oh world’ next… but basically he can do anything.

[@Grovonator]

Hi friend, Jacob's guitar is symmetrically tuned, D A E A D.

[@margierichardson219]

Good for you! And it is so cool to find people like you who can appreciate the excitement of finding new talent, new music, new direction. Glad I found you tonight!

[@cardbuddy4988]

You earned another subscriber because of your reaction.

[@Sam_TB]

Cheers👍🏼

[@bennettkeel5075]

If you want more of this kind of stuff you should react to his live performance of Wild Mountain Thyme

[@vickyknight4461]

What a talented guy! I’ll have to look into other songs from him. This song will be added to my playlist. Great reaction as always, thanks. Different is definitely good. 😊👍

[@ultraredd]

That was beautiful! Totally agree with your reaction. I'm ready for something new too. 🎶🙂

[@jasonkikel8038]

Per the 5-string, he uses an interesting mirrored alternate tuning to make things work. Jacob did an interview with the incredible Paul Davids called "How Jacob Collier Reinvented The Guitar" that goes into great depth on the theory and execution. VERY much worth your time.

[@AdamDray]

Came here to say that. Jacob has tuned his strings in thirds and fourths, with just five strings, completely rejecting tradition.

[@jbardet]

That was the first video I ever saw of Jacob. I don't play a single instrument. I was completely enthralled and am still on a deep dive 4 months later. And I saw him live in San Francisco half way in! Hey OP - great vibe man. First time seeing your channel and I really enjoyed your takes and how you shared your emotions. Very genuine. Nice spotting on the 5 string. Go watch the BBC documentary on Jacob.. pretty crazy stuff, he's 1 of 1.

[@Pookiee-1031]

That's a beautiful song.. I haven't heard of Jacob Collier before, but I'll be checking him out.. when I'm in the mood to be all in my feelings! Haha.

[@carolynl.higgins6206]

Love how you become immersed in your reactions. His version of Bridge Over Troubled Water with John Legend and Tori Kelly is amazing. Please react and prepare to be blown away.

[@thetalantonx]

For your next Jacob Collier reaction, I suggest Hideaway. Specifically the MV with him in his room.

[@Marklar3]

Personally I prefer the live arrangement/performance of "Hideaway" for the Paste Magazine Studio. It doesn't have the tuning shift of the recorded version, but it has a lot of other cool things. And more importantly from my perspective. It's live. Muscians in one room creating music.

[@thetalantonx]

12:16 - RIP Pat Stay. His video "The Game DISS - Pat Stay feat. Kaleb Simmonds - Warm Up" is how he came on my radar and then I went diving into his battle rap catalog.

[@Sam_TB]

He was great, damn shame what happened to him. Lovely guy and a great talent

[@lsantac]

welcome to the Jacob Collier's World!!

[@victorsixtythree]

If you don't know who Jacob Collier is, maybe watch a BBC documentary feature from a few years ago called "Jacob Collier - In the Room Where it Happens." It gives a good overview of Jacob and his incredible music career so far. But...be prepared to be amazed (not kidding!) Just know that legendary music producer Quincy Jones has said of Jacob, "I have never in my life seen a talent like this." kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4PZlWiHn9qjibcsi=rdwTK3BG2vkgrsCz And, judging by the guitars behind you, you might like a video from a few months ago on the Paul Davids KZbin channel interviewing Jacob talking about his custom 5-string guitar and unique tuning (which you see in this video): kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZzRhZWPhMqnasUsi=4nOgfiZCHgtFuh1S

[@Sam_TB]

I will check these out, especially the guitar. Thanks for taking the time to post this for me. Cheers👍🏼

[@victorsixtythree]

@@Sam_TB Enjoy the journey! If you are looking for the next Jacob Collier song to react to, there are dozens and dozens of amazing options. If I were to pick one it would probably be his cover of "All Night Long". Have fun!

[@WildwoodSon]

The lowest two strings are tuned in 4ths, like a bass, and the higher 3 strings are tuned in fifths like an mandolin. His design and Taylor's execution.

[@gregberg6288]

Good reaction. He has lots of songs to enjoy and has over 6 grammys.

[@Ladybassguitarplayer]

P.S. I don't know if anyone mentioned it but Jacob went to Taylor and had them make him that 5 string guitar. I don't know the tuning but it isn't regular.

[@Ladybassguitarplayer]

If you get time, you should Google him turning his massive audiences into choirs! It's a stunning thing to see. Welcome to Collier's world. It's a fantastic place of beyond amazing music.

[@mikelafleur441]

I see comments about 5 fingers 5 strings. It's actually four fingers and a thumb, and I don't see him fretting (the low string) with his thumb. Nice review

[@rosmeeker1964]

The official release of this tune has Brandi Carlisle singing the middle section. I do prefer this version but the other is also magic.

[@miltonpound763]

He plays a custom Taylor 5-string tuned to D-A-E-A-D. Per Jacob "I have 5 fingers, and it has 5 strings"

[@charrings]

Ooooh I like this one!🎉😊

[@Matthewrents]

Considering the end, think of the choir as another instrument. It has 3 voices, and he is playing the choir by telling them when to go up and down.

[@Sam_TB]

I just think of it as quality and I like it. Thanks for the explanation though and thanks for watching :)

[@richardmason4941]

Please Please check out his version of "Wild Mountain Thyme" he involves the whole audience! singing alongside Laufey, and Dodie!!

[@Demodude1234]

You need to check out his version of Brodge Over Troubled Water, featuring Tori Kelly and John Legend.

[@gingergardner4374]

He reinvented the guitar He says I don't know why it had 6 streams I only have 5 fingers so he re-invented it There is there is a video should go watch.

[@gjermundnorumbugge7373]

That 5 string guitar is actually extremely unusual. It is in a different tuning. He came up with it himself I believe

[@Sam_TB]

It’s really incredible, he plays it like it’s not real, I don’t know how to explain it😅 he’s brilliant!

[@thage7729]

Jacob Collier redefines the frequently overused term ‘musical genius’. In my 60+ years on this planet, I haven’t heard anyone so absurdly talented, and simultaneously someone so young who has truly internalized all of the styles of those who came before him and can incorporate any of them at will, then build upon them to go where the original artists couldn’t imagine. I would recommend reacting to some of his earlier work like his cover of “PYT” or his cover of “Don’t You Worry ‘bout a Thing”, both of which highlight his mastery of multiple instruments.

[@thetalantonx]

5:31 - It's a custom design of his.

[@jamaykapranion1130]

Lovely 💛✨️💛

[@malcolmkirkwood-vn9sg]

You never heard or seen him he's from North Finchley your area the South of uk, because I am in the Midlands I think jacob has won 6 grammys now for his music

[@lmcclymont]

if you really like the guitar, check out "the sun is in your eyes" and "Never gonna be alone" they have a similar pure vibe and sweet gat.

[@dlbwoodbury]

Check out the other song from this session: ‘Summer Rain’ and his early stuff, check out his ‘Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a thing’ Stevie wonders Cover.

[@FelixNielsen]

JC is all about "confidence". A wrong Note is only "wrong" because it "lags confidence". More or less a direct quote. I think it's much the same with his clothes, though I seem to recall that he dress like he does more for comfort than anything else. In any case, just as long as you're confident enought, you can get away with anything.

[@C0c0puffs01]

Sam, you can get away with his turtle outfit if you wear your glossy lip balm. All kidding aside, what kind of magical spell did I just witness? Yes, the way Jacob stood there at the end moving invisible energy and sound around with his hands?! That was so cool! Nice reaction man. That was so unexpected. Yes, different is great. 😊

[@Sam_TB]

Such a nice song, I’ve listened to it a few times now. Thanks for watching Kimberley😊

[@GinaRae1964]

He redesigned the guitar and retuned it to make it play easier.

[@flemball797]

To learn about the reinvented guitar see Paul Davids conversation with Jacob where he explains the why and how of this new variation of guitar kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZzRhZWPhMqnasUsi=WP4Py1qEaARGWlHN

[@katrinakent1684]

Nice. Kinda reminds me of Sting a little bit.

[@Marklar3]

Jacob did a cover of Sting's "Fields of Gold". Probably not one of his primary influences, but they're in the same world.