[Visual Transcription] Hide & Seek - Jacob Collier

Happy to announce the MIDI file is now available here: domrt.gumroad....
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The process of creating this took 74 hours in total. I transcribed the song by ear and inputting midi notes for each phrase. After the base-transcription was complete, I went back through the piano roll and assigned each note a different channel (e.g 4 notes in a chord would have 4 different channels). I then imported the midi track into MAM and recorded that, as well as the output from midiChordAnalyser to form the visual display. From there, it was a simple task of editing it together!
Original Performance: • Hide and Seek - Jacob ...
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Visuals created using Stephen Malinowski's Music Animation Machine & midiChordAnalyser.
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[@neve1064]

Every time I listen to something by Jacob, I go through four steps; I realize I honestly don’t want to listen because it hurts my ego. Then I get mesmerized by the beauty and prowess. Then I get overwhelmed with a sense of greatness by what I’m experiencing and then finally somehow I am inspired to keep making music even though I’ll never be even close to this greatness. It’s a rollercoaster. I have to say, we are in the presence of true art and genius.

[@serenade723]

I FULLY RELATE TO THIS

[@Raxerm]

There it is - you put it into words.

[@contemporaryvoice15]

Yes EXACTLY my experience!

[@charitygrant4542]

I know what you mean. This particular recording makes me puke, though. I think this is the first negative thing I've ever posted on somebody's music. Yack. And I love the original.

[@xaxua]

well said

[@ryangrainger972]

as someone who can't read music and feels excluded from the whole June Lee hype, this is like a second Christmas lol!! thank you so much for it.

[@Emenut]

Same for me... such a great thing to see this

[@samcooke343]

Exactly. Reading is just like being able to write another language - you can still speak and understand it if you can't read.

[@I_scooter_fast]

YESSSSS!! Same. Wow love this

[@nilskavanagh]

Yeah learning how to read music is really fantastic it opens up so many oppurtunities

[@alvislarson7853]

Same for me

[@giomaster2329]

5:52 is such a good switch up feels like song is floating off

[@michael-qd9dz]

3:00 - 3:10 hit different!! The way he played that D Major 7 is so nice.

[@Auscraftian]

I love how the chord generator just gives up at 3:30 haha. This whole thing is so entrancing.

[@Zack_Taylor]

Haha nice catch

[@Kingstonlomusic]

aside from this chord, the chord generator couldn't detect some normal chords as well though, such as D F# B C# E at 6:05 is actually a Dmaj13 or Dmaj7 6/9.

[@damienr1076]

Chord generator isn’t enough strong for Jacob Collier harmony constructions...

[@lazulicdm]

@@Kingstonlomusic I think it's trying to go off of implied chords, not from a theory standpoint, like those notes make it seem like it's a D major chord when it actually sounds and functions as F#m with a 6 and an 11 because of where it's leading

[@_WanderYT]

7:30 That GMaj9 gave me so many chills. I was really able to resonate with that sound.

[@hamacaboy]

Jaco collier is the most important musician of our generation, hes not a pop star, although i could see him having some hits at some point on mainstream radio... hes just so adept at bridging thr gap between his feelings and the notes, and he has more musical knowledge than anybody out there, and hes humble about sharing it. Cant believe how cool this new concept is, its absolutely amazing. Great job!!!! Love from Puerto Rico

[@christianabrego8447]

If Blue Knights 2017 ballad was arranged like this it would've been insane.

[@jovi_al]

The C#m7/E at 2:31 punches so freaking hard and I never hear anyone else talk about it.

[@vaishnavplays203]

yeah!!! I also realized the same !

[@ianmoore5502]

Fresh

[@ianmoore5502]

Exciting interval in the melody

[@quadrantspectrum6687]

Holy smokes... Would highly recommend checking out this MIDI just for the sake of it. Unbelievably well done. I am stunned to my core. Gave me goosebumps just matching it up with the audio wow... you have talent my friend. Thank you so much for letting me explore this. Un... believable.

[@glennswindler24]

Woulda guessed way more than 74 hours to finish something like this. I am on KZbin all the time, and this will go down as one of my favorite videos of all time. Very very well done.

[@CristianFerry]

2:24 is mind blowing 👍🏽

[@cormacmcmorrow]

This is incredibly inspiring. Stunning visuals and is really peaceful to watch and help visualise the harmony. Thank you for creating this

[@Mathemusician97]

The harmonies in the last minute give me goosebumps. I really wish it was on spotify or itunes or something like that.

[@jtull8875]

Congraulations for bringing a new concept/dimension into a video. The 'act of annticipation' which is achieved by the moving shapes just draws you in , wanting to hear what happens next. First video I have seen with this embedded into it.

[@stefanoanemesimariapelosi2921]

This is the most incredible thing ever shared on KZbin. There is nothing at this level done online. Period. Shut up you CATS!!!

[@guiAstorDunc]

That moment where the jealousy stops and the inspiration continues is where Jacob’s music actually begins to feel overall uplifting for me

[@wizardcoolio]

the last minute gives me chills

[@lanimeyl]

Thank you for these 4 chords at 5:50, I couldn't understand them

[@MichelleTarmann]

I have no idea who you are at all, but this extremely beautiful and jazzy version of this song just blew me away. Stunning. Amazing. This was a gift to my ears and I really appreciate the visual. That in itself is fantastic. I am so inspired to make a jazz cover of this song now.

[@DanielBarberMusic]

This is a thoroughly amazing experience, listening to those stunning sounds AND watching flow of the notes as they float by. To see a hint of what's coming and be set adrift in the sea of sound and beauty that surrounds the moment is truly glorious! Thank you so much for this beautiful visual representation of Collier's magnificent music.

[@army-gearssnowy-neverland265]

Thanks a lot for this. I saw this video almost two years after you posted it. It's amazing work, and as someone who feels music as "bright" or "dark", I love how you transcribed it as chords and colors.

[@m4rzi4no]

... music from another planet ...... brought to us in a video from another planet! Congratulations!

[@maddie_sexton_music]

3:25 *people run in terror as the army of bubbles approaches*

[@evanhosley2360]

3:30 F#maj11(#9)/A 3:32 Emaj11(#9)/G 4:00 Dm7 with the 5th omitted 4:17 B#m7(b9)/A# 4:20 G#(add9) 4:21 B#m7(b9)/C# 4:33 Em7 4:39 C#m 4:39 Bm 4:40 A 4:40 G#m 4:40 F#m 4:41 E 4:45 A(add9)/B 4:48 G(b5) 4:48 G 4:49 Em7(add#6) 4:51 C#m 4:59 Bm(add9) 5:00 Dmaj7 5:03 Emaj(add9) 5:05 Amaj7(sus4) 5:06 F#m11 5:08 D(add9) 5:07 D 5:10 A(add9) chords are labeled within a hyperextended system (#11=major 11, natural 11 = minor 11)

[@steverichardson7971]

what a nerdy comment lol

[@needlessnoise]

​@steverichardson7971 it's a nerdy video... what do you expect

[@barrowmeoct04]

Thank you for your huge hard work (I know that is an understatement, just the transcribing alone is top, but then the video editing? wow); it's work like this that make me want to get back onto the wagon. I was a bit skeptical of Mr Collier when I first learned about him, but he has obliterated my uninformed misjudgments.

[@brendansanning1001]

Out of curiosity, what were some of your past "misjudgments" as you put? I'm interested to hear, as I don't believe I personally ever had any skeptical thoughts on his works, and I'd like to hear another's perspective!

[@barrowmeoct04]

All that skepticism was a long time ago. I think what might have done it was the immediate reaction to one of his acapella videos, perhaps the visuals, they kind of looked like a mockery, and maybe the music seemed... immature? childish??? (it might have been one of his Jolly/happy pieces which might have irked me a little, the Flintstones perhaps? ), that was my first gut impression, and unfortunately I allowed that hasty judgment to stop me from actually listening to the music. BUT, I think the biggest factor is this; what happened is that first exposure to his music was a total sensory overload for me, it was too much. It was almost disturbingly overwhelming, and I think I felt uncomfortable, maybe a tad shocked too; Jacob can tsunami you with unexpected harmonic and rhythmic changes, and really full blown orchestral waves, leaving you asking WTF? I can see how some people might experience some uneasiness at first listen if they are used to a more gentle approach into music. I've seen a couple of comments here and there expressing a similar sentiment (very few comments though). Anyway some time, somewhere later I actually listened carefully and was 'very' impressed especially with the harmonies; they reminded me of Take-6. But what really got me was when I first watched Jacob duet with Jamie Cullum; Crazy she calls me, the Maida Vale session. His piano playing floored me, COMPLETELY. From the word GO he was dropping in those 'wrong notes' that just made me smile and my ears pricked up with excitement. And, that solo shattered any doubt that he is something 'very' unique, or at least deeply knowledgeable about what he was doing in his music, all doubts were killed then and there. This was on par with some of my favourite jazz pianists, surprises all over the place and such unique jagged harmonies, I had no idea where he would go from one moment to the next and I was loving it. Maybe when I first watched him I underestimated him, he looks so young, so green, again, almost childlike and I may have just dismissed him purely on that basis. Stupid I know! I guess many of us make prejudicial rash judgments from time to time.

[@Ice_Karma]

Daaang. And I recognized MAM's output immediately, having been subscribed to his channel for /years/. XD

[@marianoazar5478]

These chords in the last are really wonderful with these dissonance! He's a genius on how he finds chords! Gotta steal those😅!!

[@jetgrey3131]

you are a blessing to humanity for taking the time to create this visualization. thank you

[@MrJdsenior]

This is just TOO cool! This guys brain really is wired differently than pretty much every other composer that has ever lived.

[@101xaplax101]

wonderful breakthrough in expanding the experience of music into a visual realm that we can relate to....I can see how this can become a form of language. I think your work is extraordinarily important.............please keep going !

[@OSCETimer]

This is so, so cool. Amazing! Evident that loads of work has gone into it.

[@giantspirit3007]

Thank you very much for this, it definitely flipped the lights on for me with regards to all this juicy harmony.

[@joelasaucedo]

7:08 oh my that augmented chord I wasnt expecting that

[@DYT-i5q]

just that? impressive. I did not expect any of the crazy shit he was doing there.

[@etha9811]

Beautiful piece with incredible visual representation

[@sciullo273]

The transcription is just as incredible as the performance. Well done!!

[@TigerGamerGirl]

I've been looking for a transcription of this for months as June Lee hasn't yet made one. I can't believe I've only just found this! Even better that it's a piano roll with chords rather than a score. Thank you!!!

[@norbertsierschynski8120]

beautiful so fresh and light.

[@thatboyy23]

this is exactly what i see when i tell my friends “i see colour when i hear certain chords and notes” and they’re like “how tho” . this. this right here.

[@johnmurdomacaulay3331]

Superb! Looking forward to more videos.

[@caoxuanhuy1460]

Absolutely amazing!!!!!!!! I can't even imagine those huge work behind this video!!1

[@ChrisBandyJazz]

Dude this is AMAZING work! Would love to hear more from you!

[@ryanboloix]

So beautiful

[@LiMCRiMZ]

Math test: ight so what's up with x these days? My brain: 4:07

[@haikel527]

Think you Dom. I love your Work. Great.

[@LynneDavisMusic]

Super cool! Thank you for your incredible work in putting this all together! Wow.

[@pabloziffer]

Thank you man! You´re an angel. Amazing work!!!

[@arheru]

Magical performance; superb transcription!

[@Davo8915]

0:32 1:54 2:24 3:28 4:01 4:12 4:37 7:16

[@pazeros6424]

It reminds me the old Coldplay, it was an amazing young time, thank you for inspiration

[@AzlanValentine]

Best video on the internet

[@RomanoZattoni]

Congratulations for your work! O liked the musanim/smalin animation style.

[@ariel_pedernera]

Oh dude, this is fantastic! Thanks a lot. Please, do more about Jacob!!!

[@Ice_Karma]

Stephen Malinowski and Music Animation Machine! Very nice 😻

[@Ben.Babylon]

Wow. Amazing work, I hope you do more of these!

[@linusf]

why is no one talking about 4:36 to 4:50 that ish changed my life

[@LuZu_]

THW FEELS FJDSE

[@christinanelson2320]

It’s almost 2020 and I often return to this video just to watch this part. Makes me feel deeply.

[@vakhoski]

@@christinanelson2320 Exactly, thank god I'm not the only one obsessed with the particular parts, they are insanely awesome, these particular chord progressions are just unbelievable. they are in my head all the time

[@christinanelson2320]

@@vakhoski Me too, especially the chord progression at 4:47. It's almost always stuck in my head!

[@vakhoski]

@@christinanelson2320 exactly, exactly. If you haven't seen danny boy by jacob collier i suggest you to check it out

[@eaaronpye5964]

props to you for adding the chords. this is great!!

[@wtficantgetausername]

bloody good job transcribing that piece!!!!

[@Swordshreader]

2:25 - Hahhh hmmmm hmhmhmhm 2:30 - These chords EEEEEEEEE 2:35 - Happ-en-ing

[@ericwan2071]

Oh my god, what a wonderful job you have done. Thank you so much!

[@kateguitar]

❤❤❤This is mind blowing

[@benjaminmjones5021]

Absolutely amazing!

[@zabtej1645]

Very cute bubbles!! Nice! 3:18 it has a D# in it too. It's kinda surprising after the solid A major tonality. So this kinda takes us into A lydian, and the second mode of that is B mixolydian. At least thats what i am hearing :)

[@zabtej1645]

Or is that the note he sings?

[@efmamjjasond99]

@@zabtej1645 I'm late but he's singing g# defenetly and that d# should be there surely good catch

[@dhu2056]

Actually there are a ton of missing notes in the transcription. Like an average of one per chord

[@taishiren6365]

deserves more than 19k views man

[@JeeZeh]

Thank you so much, was hoping to find something like this. Great work

[@sosamasnada4447]

BEAUTIFUL JOB !!

[@gardevoirdude7493]

I love you for making this

[@sanjaux]

Doing a god's work

[@ericjenkinsjr2756]

This is brilliant!!! How could anybody hate on Jacob??? #monstermusician

[@draculaflowe]

this is incredible

[@drinkpen]

This is wonderful notation man, truly beautiful work

[@monkyjamman]

Stunning!

[@jazzerson7087]

Amazing work Dom!!

[@bookwormgirl000]

this is incredible! really great work :D

[@monettyler428]

thank you so much for this

[@lorenzoventurino5258]

just AMAZING man

[@italoluizz]

Beautiful work!!!!!!!!!

[@hernannieto1]

Amazing job dude , thanks !!

[@andersv20]

I really love this, and I can't help but chime in with the stupor over how good Jacob is. However I also sometimes feel like he wants to do too much. In his "Harmony explained" video with Herbie Hancock Jacob asks him how in the face of infinite musical possibilities Herbie has the courage to choose. They talk about how musical greatness sometimes lies in what notes are *not* played. It occurs to me that Jacob still at an early stage in life and musical development struggles to kill his babies and leave out some of the (allbeit briliant) complications for the sake of direction and coherence. It's like he rushes to get through all the ideas flowing through his mind at once. I don't know if anyone agrees with me on this. I'll keep following this guy and listening intently to one of the greatest musical talents of a generation.

[@emilbrown7569]

I agree i think an aged more minimal jacob is going to be able to command emotion incredibly without some of the off putting (in my opinion but i can appreciate) yet brilliant harmonies he creates.

[@SyahmyAlim]

i could totally see your point but at the same time most of his harmonic choices feels very accurate to what (i assume) he wants to elicit in someone that is listening to it. honestly there are harmonic choices of his that are simply too complicated but i feel that if those are the specific way he wants to express them, i'm totally cool with that! he is capable of writing simpler harmony like in sky above and make me cry when he feels like that is the best way to convey his intention but again, if he thinks that his message would be better conveyed using these really complex harmonies, i'm all for it. perhaps he will mature into playing more direct, simpler harmonies that can connect to others more. but honestly, i love his music due to this playful, almost adventurous approach of his in music writing which i think serves a great deal towards making him one of the best of the decade

[@slals]

Totally agree, I'm very curious on what his future projects will look like, but I have a gut feeling he will continue to impress and transcend music, I hope so.

[@slals]

@@SyahmyAlim Sometimes I personally feel like he is more about adding complexity for complexity sake, less is often more. We can think of Bach's counterpoint, the best pieces (it's my opinion here, by I feel like it's shared) are very well balanced with complexity and simplicity.

[@HelloHello-vk5ob]

I feel like there is a time and place for simple music and there is a time and place for music that goes all out just for the sake. I dont think either is better, its just a different vibe

[@cuteboyza5695]

So cool. I like your creative.

[@ryanpeplinski1884]

Great job man! Well done!

[@foretoldrequiem7416]

Make more! Great work!

[@VKHSD]

this was the fucking most beautiful thing i ever heard

[@Yurgen_S]

5:50 is proof that jacob taps into extradimensional art expressions.

[@FriskyPotat0]

This is incredible good work!

[@haydenmcconnell6998]

4:57 that D7 holy cow.

[@vicentmontalt9542]

Amazing work! Thanks a lot!

[@simasuma]

Brilliant!!!

[@PasjaMusic]

This was brilliant, thank you

[@thekingoface8338]

Really good work man!

[@bluboiblumovilestrange1621]

GREAT WORK DUDE !!!

[@rolfvdhulst]

I don't agree with some of the chord naming, but props for the transcription (It also looks pretty cool!)

[@thejazzcat117]

rolfvdhulst A# lol

[@Mordekev]

Jack Cheatham no joke 😭😭😭😭😭😂

[@yosiaandre2432]

well i think musicians have their own interpretations of the chord they used. but maybe if you refer to people that watched could understand the meaning, i might agreed.

[@adonydikoba2255]

Bro, plz appreciate the video- this is amazing, no need to criticise everything

[@ethancaldwell2422]

His chord voicings are so unique and innovative that they end up becoming open to interpretation. I'm sure Jacob's the only one who could tell us what he meant some of these chords to be, theoretically speaking.

[@linusappel3438]

Thank you for this!

[@BauerHouse]

Nice work!

[@Hannovdb27]

by ear??? impressive sir. and thank you

[@mr_torle]

Cool stuff!

[@kuilisk]

this is so sick man good job!

[@paulaatuesta8391]

Awesome!!

[@JanSimson]

Thank you so so so much for this!!

[@alildaisy2180]

This is how music looks in my head!!!!! Oh my god someone’s translated it 😆