Voice Teacher Reacts: Jacob Collier - Moon River

I once again react to Jacob Collier and am absolutely stunned!
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[@deuteriumjones]

When you have to take off your glasses to hear better

[@jayceebuslatan6841]

Lmaoooo. Jacob collier's music was that beautiful😆❤️

[@songsmithy07]

😅

[@rubensmcfly]

Damn son

[@NameNik223]

You need to lower your vision to improve your listening :D

[@MrPete81]

The opposite of turning the music down whilst driving to see where you're going when you're unsure... wow

[@ericmyrs]

"Less is only more if you know what more is" -Jacob Collier This is how he learned what more is.

[@germanezequielsanchez7214]

always more is more

[@joenorsworthy]

The good news is he tells everyone exactly how he did everything. Search for his logic session review on this song. He even gives his sister credit for the last high note, to show how much he dives into details. By the way, this whole thing took him a week from conception to completed video.

[@kaykramer9045]

One week? For a normal human being it would perhaps take more than a whole life! That’s crazy… but this man is a genius!

[@meandmyarrow]

1 week for completed AUDIO TRACK, not the video.

[@burritoomg]

I love that session. I became a musician when I was like 8 years old. And as much as I'm blown away by what I notice and recognize in Jacob's music, when he talks about what else he's doing, I realize *I know nothing*. It is inspiring, literally awesome, and terrifying how someone can understand both music and emotion as keenly as Jacob does.

[@angryscottishidiot]

1 week for the audio is more impressive than the video.

[@juniavent]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5WXXoiIrrx4gLM

[@wXingVinny]

You have the best Jacob Collier reactions on KZbin by far. Because you actually understand the depth of his genius, AND you appreciate it on an emotional level. Pure, true, and thoughtful. You make me relive my first listen, which I think you know by now has some value! I can't wait for the next one like this. Which song? Any, honestly.

[@solnonini4951]

for real!

[@karmathegolden]

yea Jacob's gets so much hate for breaking what's normal wish it was easier to love but it isn't it takes time to appreciate and sometimes it's impossible

@@karmathegolden I don't think Jacob's getting much hate, just not as much appreciation as he should because of what you said. It's just too much for many. In music scene between musicians there's no question that he's just pure and utter savant. He's something else.

[@danielkerlinsky3084]

I hit "subscribe" like Simon hitting the "Golden Shower" button. "Beginning Singing" is my next purchase, John. You've taught me so much already!

[@machufajita4044]

BRO REALLY, ITS LIKE IM EXPERIENCING THE COVER FOR THE FIRST TIME AGAIN ITS SO NICE I REALLY HOPE HE DOES MORE REACTIONS

[@RoCkbunny769]

Honest tears all around. I listen to his music daily, and I tear up every time with almost every song😂.

[@colereed7411]

That sounds like unhealthy to take in that much goodness

[@RoCkbunny769]

@@colereed7411 I’m a crybaby, what can I say😂

[@nauticalnurse9942]

I’m so misty its crazy

[@manuelzelaya7084]

I get your point; it's almost the same with me. Such beautiful music!! What a gift this guy is to the world.

[@Ryu0526]

The harmony is so beautiful 🤩

[@ChrisWilliams-ct1zs]

This was beautiful to watch your vulnerability. I’ve been singing my whole life, and music is my full time gig. And your video here has been fantastic to watch, because it shows your skill level to simply be in awe of this feat of human achievement. Thank you so much for doing this video and being so raw in your emotions with us. You obviously know your craft extremely well, and your insights are at the highest level. Your reaction to this profoundly impacted me and my faith in humanity. Thank you.

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Thank you, Chris.

[@themusic6808]

You have to cry at the end to marvel that this not ever normally humanly attainable or possible. The amount of sheer born brilliance and advanced harmonic knowledge isn’t something you’ll see this life time, and Jacob Collier is a gem.

[@johnm.5913]

U.said.it.bub

[@SkinsFirstGeneration]

5:26 "so precise it becomes wild" possibly one of the best descriptions of Jacob's music

[@MAGG0911]

You’re reaction is all us. Mind blowing, emotional, so exciting! All night long - will make you fill happy and you’ll discover his multi-instrumental faces.

[@marksommerfeld1445]

I have the same reaction, I don't know why, someone please explain

[@control2XS]

16:35 In this long sustain note in the background, he goes up like 1 semitone, gradually, over the course of 10s of seconds, with 0 editing. I can't even begin to comprehend how that's possible. We're so attuned to our piano-scale ears, just slowly and in a controlled way moving microtonally like that just melts my brain.

[@metacob]

I don't really understand music the way musicians do. Jacob's music isn't something I'd regularly listen to. But I'm addicted to watching him explain his music or interact with other musicians, and reaction videos like this one, because I have enough empathy for this to give me a similar experience, albeit indirectly. And this video does this really really well.

[@Foodgeek]

I remember the first time I watch his video. Utter disbelief of the sheer skill and giddiness over all the mind blowing details. That last big swell at the end giving me a full body chill and then that ending chord which had me sobbing uncontrollably. It happened again as I was watching your video. Never have a piece of music touched me so deeply. The emotional depth in his recording are only rivaled by Randy Newman's movie scores. Amazing! 😁🥲🤯

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Thank you. I love Randy Newman as well.

[@mvm3016]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5WXXoiIrrx4gLM

[@ianbowen7489]

@@JohnHennyVocalStudio Did you know he was 17 years old when he did this ( He's 26 now ) It won a Grammy. He also did the video. Check out his " Logic Session Breakdown " ( On You Tube ) You'll be surprised that he laid down every voice himself manually. Truly amazing talent. A comment from Quincy Jones on Jacob is interesting, " If this is the way music is going, I think we're in good hands " Probably a Master Musician talking about an emerging Musical God. We wait and see as he's only just turned 26. Just hope he doesn't dry up.

[@katjamlinar9500]

Foodgeek, same reaction for me! Both to Jacob’s and John’s video! ❤

[@silashannesarson5934]

@@ianbowen7489 Incredible for sure, but he definitely wasn't 17 when he made it. It was released in 2019.

[@victorsixtythree]

15:15- Seeing you tearing up...it reminded me of the scene from Amadeus when Salieri is looking through Mozart's manuscripts and realizes that they are first draft originals with no sign of corrections anywhere...kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpnCo6JveM50icU "..it was clear to me that sound I had heard in the Archbishop's palace had been no accident. Here again was the very voice of God. I was staring through the cage of those meticulous ink strokes...at an absolute beauty!"

[@ChrisWilliams-ct1zs]

I thought of the exact same scene! This video is beautiful because it’s so genuinely only love and admiration. And sheer realization.

[@Temulgeh]

Just to bring him back to being a human (but still a very very talented human) he records in software and lip syncs for the video (so he's allowed to record in smaller bits, shift the recordings around for timing, sometimes pitch up one or two cents (though it's incredible how precise he gets it still)) the very high voice at the end was actually his sister for the very low notes he uses an octave pedal and now to bring him back to being from another planet you talked about him changing keys at will, well guess what he also changed in this? the tuning Yup, after key modulation, now's the time for tuning modulation

[@rollomaughfling380]

Yes, I mean it's one thing to be a master harmonizer/reharmonizer as Jacob already is in A-440/equal temp, but to play with shifting *polychromaticism* and temperament colors is beyond this solar system. Ant to use it so effectively, emotionally . . . Shivers down my spine, every time.

[@jenniferspring8741]

Thanks!

[@jonopens]

"I'm like an overstimulated toddler right now!" I love you, dude! Everyone can completely commiserate with you upon hearing this track. Thanks for your joy :)

[@mairaleikarte43]

💖

[@adam6806]

This is the closest I've seen to someone reacting how I react to Jacob. Was a joy to watch.

[@adam6806]

It's been 5 months sir and I'm despondent to know that there are no other reactions to JC on your channel. Don't leave me hangin bro ;)

[@justicemyshel1635]

I’ve never seen someone capture my exact reaction to this song except you. It almost feels like an insulting understatement to call him a genius.

[@vedantchauhan3609]

7:46 indeed.

[@tisbutascratch2045]

The beginning of that constellation of notes sounds like the voices of every human that has ever existed. I'm transfixed.

[@AGoodVibe]

"This is beyond on all levels" is really the best description I've ever heard of this arrangement. Fantastic video

[@japoltube]

I think Jacob's Collier arrangement of Moon River is one of the biggest achievement of mankind. And not only in music alone, but in general. And that's why I can understand your reaction, Sir. Mine was the same. And of course still is, continuously ....

[@Anewevisual]

bro that shit was so cringe

[@riggabort]

@@Anewevisual ?

[@jayclarke5466]

@@Anewevisualstick to i Iv v …maybe Bruce ….

[@thage7729]

Jacob composes using a program called ”Logic”. This song alone he himself professed took over 1200 lines; Yes, that means 1200+ individual parts recorded. The depth and breadth of his genius, his chord substitutions/alterations at some level scares me as much as it inspires me. I hope people from his world live a long time, because I’ll be enjoying his creations for the remainder of my life in hopes I can one day catch half of what he is puttin’ down.

[@gabepenn7386]

Hey man, I wept like a baby when i first heard this... he's once in a lifetime...a cathedral organ...that last chord is as heavy as the last chord in A Day in the Life...Blessings

[@jayclarke5466]

Very well put…this guys outer worldly….it’s not even fathomable 😊

[@brooos]

My reaction to first hearing Jacob was similar. I sat in stunned silence with either a big grin on my face or wiping away tears. The first piece I heard Jacob sing is the Flintstones theme which you should check out. It totally blew my mind. He is truly a once in a lifetime (or longer) talent.

[@fidrewe99]

There is more creativity in this one song than in the whole history of pop music

[@jillustration]

“He’s not from the same planet I’m from” 😆 you’re not alone in that feeling ♥️ I just wanted to say thank you for leaving your vulnerable, honest moments in, I think anyone who’s a Jacob collier fan has had multiple experiences having their minds blown in a similar way and it’s very relatable. Hope you’ll do more reactions to his work ♥️

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

😊 thank you

[@shiftclickgaming2190]

that ending c5 chord is the best chord i’ve ever heard in my entire life bar none.

[@simont390]

One of my favourite things about watching a jacob collier reaction is, in a sort of oddly almost sadistic way, seeing a professional musician be like "OK this is pretty coo-- hey what the hell man, fuck my entire career I guess" but in a way that isn't bitter, just awestruck and proud and enthusiastic and inspired by the sheer musicality and genius

[@chadley_musings]

Oh also, the part where you mention his crazy inventive key changes. He goes from G to G half sharp. His absolute pitch and intonation is just bewildering.

[@NiteGamerBTW]

Really emotional & honest reaction! One of the best that I ever saw.

[@jaslaws5696]

Him saying that he is like an overstimulated toddler is the most accurate description of what listening to Jacob is like.

[@jasonreed1352]

Now I feel slightly less weird that I, as well, suddenly burst into tears listening to Mr Collier's music. :)

[@jayclarke5466]

Yeah my faced was drenched…it’s listen ,,,been following JC for a long time…This kind of disrupted my daily living.

[@elovianomaya2840]

If you're interested in viewing how Jacob arranged this, he breaks down the logic session in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5WXXoiIrrx4gLM edit - The best transcription I've seen so far is by June Lee, who also includes the names of all the musicians who sang at the beginning of the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZncqp2ImNehbpY

[@MartiniBlankontherest]

My recommendation is DON'T so much of the magic of this music is not knowing.

[@Oskar1000]

@@MartiniBlankontherest People are different, there isn't much fakery in Collier's work so I think it just adds to the magic

[@nauticalnurse9942]

Thank you alot

[@Matthewrents]

@@MartiniBlankontherest I actually completely disagree. But I also think everyone absorbs it differently. I think seeing the brilliancy behind the video makes it even that much more incredible what he is able to do. To each their own though!

[@gntfilms]

My favourite line of Jacob's in his making-of video is 'we're entering in to the key of D half sharp'. It's like watching a space mission to mars.

[@pjonesdotca]

I'm not entirely convinced Collier is human. His ability to evoke a profound emotional reaction through chord changes is unlike anything I've ever heard. Also, I'm glad I'm not the only one moved to tears on the regular by his arrangements.

[@musinKanto]

He records himself voice after voice. Editing is his best craft to end with these videos. The Logic Pro software developers actually increased number of tracks on the software because Jacob complained/requested for more as it was limiting. Plus the huge musical household education he got and self taught himself. He could hear a lot before he could play stuff. His story is out there told by him in videos. When Quincy Jones found him he was already Jacob (with 15 i think) it was when he uploaded the Flintstones if I’m not mistaken.

[@achenarmyst2156]

His earliest works are already truly remarkable. Flintstones is some sort of sparkling fireworks, but I don‘t listen to it that often. But listen to his cover of „Close to you“. It‘s grand.

[@SolarMumuns]

Think he was 19 at the time and the track that Quincy heard was 'don't you worry about a thing'

[@anthonycook6213]

It is a bit like seeing a beautiful rainbow made of colors that you can't name nor even imagine.

[@pianomanjc3]

The musicality is obviously the glaring element of Jacobs music but sometimes I think the emotional depth is overlooked so thank you for highlighting it. My own reaction the first time I saw (& more importantly heard) this song was so much like yours. Now I find myself simply grinning out of the sheer joy of it. What a privilege to witness such talent and achievement!

[@savvysevvy5654]

I think that's what makes it extremely upsetting to read comments saying that "Jacob just tries to add too many extensions" or "He's being a tryhard"... Watching the logic sessions- the emotions he puts into his songs- shows all the proof needed to debunk those claims.

[@Monklane79]

Yeah, that's how I felt. Nothing wrong with tears. Embrace them. Isn't it wonderful that music can touch us so deeply?

[@loughkb]

Mozart has been re-incarnated and brought up to date. He even looks hip, like Wolfgang did back in his time. Pure musical genius. And we get to live in the same era with him. Arn't we the lucky ones?

[@RenatoRosabb]

John, about the voice sync, Jacob likes to show his recording process. He sometimes do 3h broadcasts explaining it and recording. It is amazing. He has the ability of record voices very fast, using Logic with scary skills. And the tempo is always something that blows my mind. Actually, he works with dynamic, tempo, pitch and timbre at the same time, as no other human before.

[@jenniferspring8741]

Wow amazing to know. Thanks!

[@infa64]

Love when you say: “I’m like an overstimulated toddler right now!” Right on the spot. That’s how I feel too listening to his music. Thanks for sharing your tears.

[@OriginalNuckChorris]

"Don't You Know" Snarky Puppy ft Jacob Collier is a masterpiece.

[@kentincrosby]

Me too John, me too!

[@Nightcoretoyourworld]

When you are a teacher, you sit down and realise that you know nothing... Nothing is true, you have to learn again, a new way to look at this language which is music... It really hits you. I loved your reaction

[@marrk643]

I've never seen a reaction video where the person actually gets how beautiful the music is on a spiritual level. This song in my opinion is his Magnum Opus so far. But some other great tunes are his arrangements of "You and I", "All night Long", and "Hideaway". If you want something that is lyrically moving and not as harmonic; his original, "In the Real Early Morning" is a great listen. I am your newest subscriber and I cant wait to watch more from you!

[@subbot8077]

Don't forget Home Is!!!

[@Choonzord]

Thanks for bothering to reedit the footage so it's KZbin compliant. It's very smart, what you did to get round the problem!

[@pebblegarden]

Jacob Collier's "Moon River" is a transcendent piece of music I revisit over and over. You feel as if you've been lifted into a musical hyperspace where your human senses are simply inadequate, you're overwhelmed and delighted at the same time. I'm glad you shared the same sense of awe that I did.

[@iamprenticelamar3315]

“dammit I’m speechless” is quite the most appropriate response to this amazing piece of musical arrangement. 👊🙏

[@ruguoserliegise2716]

*He’s not from the same planet as I am from* The new “He’s obnoxiously good.” Only true JC fans will get this.

[@subbot8077]

More like true Adam Neely fans ;)

[@johnwaters5675]

Yep, just about to say - that’s precisely how Adam Neely described Jacob: “obnoxiously good at music”. Couldn’t possibly agree more!!

[@ShredderTainment]

It really is that phenomenal. Thank you for crying with the rest of us! 💪💋🎶🙏

[@djessegotasky7998]

Thank you for this gift to us, John. To watch this again through fresh eyes. Your authenticity and vulnerability is so admirable. Like Jacob, in your own way you showcase some of the best of humanity - our capacity for profound emotional experience and unabashed appreciation for each other. I've watched your Fix You reaction several times now, because I see painted all over it what I love most about people, and it puts me in a wonderful headspace. You also express yourself magnificently well, so deliberately and thoughtfully while also so genuinely and spontaneously, and I can only imagine you're a wonderful teacher. I'll definitely be starting your new book soon!

[@ronaldsanfran]

Vocal teacher in first few minutes of this video: *looking like a kid walking into a candy store for the first time, every voice is a delicious sweetie! *

[@CamD9203]

It’s honestly blissful to see someone appreciate how insane this piece is and Jacob in general.

[@MrWeatherallScience]

It's so gratifying to see someone else tear up the way I do when I hear these arrangements. You hit the same emotional rollercoaster I do.

[@niemand262]

John, I love you. You're a beautiful person. You've made me week by posting this video.

[@rodrigofeliu6159]

I’ve seen several trained musicians reviewing JCs work and it’s very interesting. Most of them feel overwhelmed by his music, but also a little sad that we are like you said, from different planets. You are the first trained musician that I’ve seen react to him and oh it’s such a joy. You react like musicians react. You are not only surprised about this unusual music, you actually can understand to some extend what he’s doing. If you go a listen to his lectures or a great interview he does does with June Lee, you will freak out even more. He is the prodigy of our time. Books will be written about him. Also, there’s an amazing 30 min documentary about the time he went to MIT and knocked off the socks off all the cool music nerds 👍. "imagination off the charts"

[@jayclarke5466]

I’m a trained singer , pianist who went to Juilliard on a Brass instr…I understand Jacobs harmonic concepts and know to do sophisticated re-harms…and having said that….what Planet is Jacob from? It def ain’t Earth…if you go to the Logic sessions…it will even blow u away more …dbl , triple sheesh!!! This piece is a symphony for voice…in…credible

[@ronrages5785]

Born at the right moment in time and placed in this world to inspire, encourage, and explore the very deepest levels of voice and music.. Jacob your talent is welcomed today and forever will be cherished!!!!!

[@dougitoonsdesigns]

Fully understand and emphathise with your response. I was crying profusely at the sheer beauty of this arrangement when it first hit the public. I've met Jacob on a couple of occasions over the years, first meeting him in 2013 at a Take 6 concert where he and the guys first linked up in person. I learned so much from him and his mother Suzie in just a few minutes. Every time I've seen him since, he remembers my name and I am not a person of public significance... but he is that humble yet that profound that his achievements make me swell with pride to have met him and breathed the same air as him. Moon River is one of my favourites from when Andy Williams covered it when I was young; I'm now nearly 58 years old. Meeting musicians like Jacob, Take 6, The Aeolians, Accent and Sam Robson has made me value the times I am blessed to be living in with regards to the expanding frontiers these people bring to Vocal Music. I croak in tune, but these musicians are a gift and I pray that they continue to bless our lives with the gravity of their prodigious talents the and their polymathical cerebrums serve for our delight and wonderment. By the way, your analysis, just for the emotional journey, has been enough to make me subscribe! Thank you

[@sh0964P2]

I’ve watched your reaction to this a few times. Finally decided to respond. Your reaction explains how masterful this is. Most listeners will not comprehend all of what’s happening on this song or the Christmas song . He is a true Mozart on steroids of our time.

[@Carole52577]

Ok, I kept "liking" until I realized how long it would take to "like" them all (but two or three who don't seen to get it). I decided to add my comment here for the person who said they were "despondent" without new and recent comments. I am 73 years old and was thinking "this is probably a Frank Sinantra kinda guy" when it was reccomended to me, which would have been fine. Oh my God. Is this young man for real?? Books, Art, and Music that move one to tears are the things that last for posterity, like Mozart, Bach, etc. This stuff witll live forever as above and betound genuis.

[@bandyboy6245]

I don’t know if you’ve watched any of his breakdowns or live recording sessions but he doesn’t record very much in one go, normally 1 or two bars for everything that isn’t the lead vocal and he records the same snippet over and over again till he gets something he likes which is why there are so many small runs and intricate details. That’s also how he gets everything so perfectly in sync

[@szjthetitan]

The way he manipulates his voice like an instrument and uses each tool in his voice like a separate instrument is why he’s a genius. The way he pulls and tugs the pulse and colors of the music bending them to his will, it’s just perfect. That’s why we all feel like children in an amusement park so torn and giddy when listening to his music. U have to go back and watch them over and over and analyze to get the full experience

[@straazz]

Yeah, he's just that good. His songs and arrangements to this day brings tears to my eyes. He's probably the foremost musical genius of his age. I mean, I'll just throw microtonality, just intonation and tuning systems out there, because this song in particular has a lot of hidden gems in there.

[@polymath6475]

In all honesty, remember Back to the Future when the guy backstage was blown away and got on the phone and said, listen to this!, well, I think we're experiencing a guy who has traveled back in time and sharing music from the future. But if you asked me in 1985 what music would sound like in 2021, this is what I would want. There are so many innovations happening all at once in his music, that he's actually going to transform music forever. This is a major catalyst. As a musician I'm extremely overwhelmed. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience this.

[@robote7679]

I couldn't agree more and I do truly feel lucky to be able to hear Jacob's amazing journey as it rolls forward and upward.

[@srulifriedman2957]

I've heard this song over 1000 times I hear fresh music every time

[@dianastella]

When I discovered Jacob my first thought was, damn, I wish I could share this with someone that can really appreciate and understand how marvelous is this arrangement, how crazy genius is this guy, someone that can open their eyes wide as I did after every shift, inner joke, chromatic harmony, hidden treasures Jacob has carefully placed on his arrangements (like that little wink in All Night Long with Jacksons Five ABC and the circle of fifths 😂)... but nop, there is no one nearby that can get this monstrous talent, but then I found you, John. Thanks for being that friend freaking out before this genius.

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Nice to meet a fellow freak out!

[@alanhirschman1320]

I was so glad to see such an emotional reaction to this monumental work of Jacob Collier. The first time I heard this I cried, it was so beautiful. Now I have heard it 6 or 7 times, and I still tear and choke up. I can't watch it with anyone else in the room. I'd be too embarrassed. Be proud of your honest emotion. Anyone who has any taste for music hears an absolute work of art.

[@tomharrison8247]

John, your reaction to Jacob has been the same as mine was when I first became aware of him a year or so ago. I’ve been a singer and music lover all my life and he rocked my world. It was like experiencing a new and undiscovered culture or cuisine that few others had ever experienced. It was like a Lewis and Clark expedition through the overwhelming beauty and awesomeness of sonic stimulation. I highly encourage you to check out his many other video’s, which are all very unique. He is a multi-instrumentalist as well and plays everything very well. Try out his arrangement of the Lionel Richie tune “All Night Long”. Whatever you do, keep watching his videos and commenting. I LOVE your reactions!!

[@noneofyourbusiness4030]

There's a reason this piece won a Grammy. Mind blowing.

[@valco7981]

You would be even more mind blown if you knew that he actually produces, mixes, and masters his own music and records, and also produces and edits his own videos. He is the ultimate one man show. He is a true genius of our generation whose talent and wisdom transcends music. When you listen to him speak is like listening to a prophet. I think it’s appropriate to say that he is a prophet.

[@danielkerlinsky3084]

Yes

[@SeanVedell]

He didn’t do the video for this himself. He collaborated on it with some shop in the States, I believe. Not that he couldn’t do it himself but I think he just didn’t have the facilities.

[@martinacuna9556]

@@SeanVedell yup, this. also p sure he doesnt master his stuff. he sure does mix them tho!

[@addressannknown7636]

“Damnit I’m speechless”

[@stewiegriffin993]

To me Jacob reaches purely majestic musical moments at times when he's at his quietest. He's able to leave his technical genius out the door and just express pure emotion in the form of music... I'd really love to see you react to his Make Me Cry (Mahogany Session)---it, well... It makes me cry every time how genuine he is, hope to see it here :)

[@achenarmyst2156]

... or „Rest Your Weary Head“.

[@baileybeukers3987]

This reaction was the most genuine and humble I've seen on youtube. Makes me shiver. I have had a really similar experience listening to Jacob Collier - Hallelujah. Unearthly is an understatement.

[@berniefournier8291]

I'll add to the votes for "In the Real Early Morning" - Live BBC Proms version - for various reasons - it is his own composition, he performs it, he arranged the orchestral parts, and you can hear a pin drop in the hall - he has that kind of control over the audience, and yes, you will tear up again!

[@shreedas5560]

That one is a must react! Such a great lyricist.

[@SeanMJOBrien]

I think as I get older, I start to appreciate more objectively and from a more realized space. And seeing Jacob's kind of talent makes me feel both saddened by my obsolescence (and mediocrity), *and* encouraged and delighted at knowing new delights are still coming. It's a heartbreakingly amazing experience.

[@JonnyCooper]

"saddened by my obsolescence (and mediocrity)" - that's how I feel, despite a lifetime of practice and playing...

[@SeanMJOBrien]

@@JonnyCooper I take solace in the fact that I still sometimes surprise and delight others. We can still express ourselves and communicate (or try), it is simply humbling to know that others can do so even better. Such is the plight of all, but we can hope as we were lifted by our predecessors, so too will newer souls be so lifted. And we can delight in their works and hopefully be inspired. TLDR; Ugh… *holds head and waves vaguely*

[@jayclarke5466]

Someone, reflecting on Jacobs Extraterrestrial talents in music, stated:’ He makes you wanna practice and quit playing at the same time”

[@BernardWilliams2]

Watching you tear yourself away at 6:33 is the perfect reaction! 😂😂

[@neutron8346]

Dude you reacted EXACTLY like i did when i first heard this, tears and all

[@semanticscribe]

1. As others have said, really appreciate reaction from someone who can value and understand what Jacob is all about 2. I actually thought that the format of reacting without interruption and then adding pauses later to satisfy the algorithm or whatever wasn't a bad way to go 3. If you really didn't go off and watch every single video from Jacob after the "Fix You" reaction, then I am in awe; when I discovered Jacob, I was incapable of holding back 4. Suggestions for next reaction: Flintstones, All Night Long, Make Me Cry (Mahogany Session), or anything else ;-)

[@robote7679]

I think that "All Night Long" is a must but "the Flintstones" is such a wonderful delight I'd love to John's reaction to that too.

[@Daiwie44]

"Hideaway" should also be considered a must, along with every other song Jacob has ever performed xD

[@singit3630]

Make me cry. Mercy...🤯

[@l.maxtaylor5834]

“The best thing that ever happened to me was visiting The Beatles when they were making Sgt. Pepper,” said David Crosby. “I came in and I was very high. They sat me down on a stool in the middle of the studio and rolled up two six-foot-tall speakers on either side of me. Then, laughing, they climbed the stairs back to the control room and left me there. And then they played ‘A Day in the Life.’ At the end of that last chord, my brains just ran out my nose onto the floor in a puddle. I didn’t know what to do, I was just stupefied.” I think John Henny's reaction to "Moon River" has quite a bit in common with David Crosby's experience of "A Day in the Life." (And Crosby does a cameo in this piece during the Oooo section!)

[@aztor7147]

7:46 - 7:51 Now, that's when you know this man´s mind got truly wrecked

[@ravenwolf68]

Just watched 'Fix' and am following it up with this. He is unbelievably talented, as if he were music embodied in human form. Just listening to the first video, then the bell tones in this, I strongly suspected (especially from how he was the top of his range) he'd trained/sung as a treble here in the UK - true, but his family is also incredibly musical - they sang Bach chorales for fun & he says Benjamin Britten shaped his understanding of harmony. He is just having so much fun playing, and aren't we the lucky ones - it's absolutely glorious.

[@brettlewis6771]

Extremely emotional watching you watch Jacob Collier. Your awe and appreciation of his musicality and genius is inspiring in itself.

[@branalexboyd]

17:41 Is the face of a musical man who rethinks his entire 40+ years of musical training because he heard the whisper of heaven.

[@Jeremy-hx7zj]

you seem like an incredibly cool guy. your students are very lucky to have a teacher as intelligent and emotionally connected as you.

[@themondarian]

someone should mention Jacob can distinguish and vocally reproduce not half-, not quarter-, but EIGHTH-steps. He frequently goes like "oh this piano is 12 cents flat" or smth, then checks it and its true xD

[@steeldogx11]

Hit me exactly the same when I first listened. It’s truly unbelievable what one human can achieve. So overwhelming as well as beautiful.

[@mystrdat]

Jacob Collier is music itself come alive

[@_jeremygray]

Thanks so much John. I love that there are other people who feel this so intensely. Also recommend you check out a Jacob livestream of him building stuff like this. It’s equal parts gorgeous and infuriating.

[@gabrielberilli6581]

Thank you for sharing this moment with us I definitely felt the same way as if I was hearing this for the first time. And you are not alone he speaks with all his technical abilities but with such an intense emotion. Jacob is the most creative person that humans had in a while. I will gladly watch every video of you reacting to him. Some of my recommendations are All Night Long a cover of Lionel Richie, The Flinstones theme cover, Close to you. I could list 10 more songs but I think thas good for now. Also if you really want to know how he made this song possible he has a youtube video dissecting all of his vocal layers in a Logic session Breakdown.

[@AnjaHuebel1]

Let's hope Jacob lives a very, very long life so as many humans as possible can enjoy his music!

[@mrbrianc]

"He understands sound at a profound level" is probably the best comment yet about Jacob. Outstanding reaction. There is a logic session video he did (over 90 minutes) and a transcription video that really shows the chords and pitch center changes he does throughout this song. Even if you don't watch them for reactions, they are definitely worth the watch just to help understand all the complexities.

[@TheKingofRome1]

Honestly this channel is incredible because you understand the immense talent of Jacob Collier in a way few others do and you explain it so well. I will absolutely watch any video of you going down this incredible rabbit hole.

[@JohnHennyVocalStudio]

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoy the videos.

[@MariaVlasiou]

I can hear Jacob Collier, of Jacob Collier, and about Jacob Collier all day long. Watching this guy experiencing Moon River was a pleasure. I think KZbin is not ready for Collier reactions. The algorithm doesn't get that the only possible human reaction is speechlessness.

[@swan4163]

The lead up/modulating into timestamp 11:48 in your video is absolutely mind blowing, hitting that 1/2-sharp key. It's hard to deal with. But you should watch Jacob's Logic Session video on this song. It's very revealing as to how he thinks about music and composition.

[@jimmididr]

John, I thoroughly enjoyed watching your reaction to this - I just listened to it for the first time myself (without the pauses) and almost fell over. His ability to weave in and out of various keys, traversing through jazz substitutions and chord changes is so incredible - not to mention his fantastic video editing capabilities. He's monstrous on so many levels. PLUS, this kid plays practically every musical instrument BEAUTIFULLY. I believe that for any of this to be possible, Jacob HAS to be from another planet, simple as that.

[@ianmurray250]

Yes. This is a kid from North London, England, who was brought up in a musical family and who taught himself loads of instruments, at state high school he thought he should do a music qualification but didn't know which one to pick, so chose to do 'voice' because this was the one instrument he didn't know how to play properly. PS. He got a Grammy for Moon River.

[@bee_anchor]

Oh man, your face! Listening to Jacob’s songs really is like going to a therapy session every single time. I’m so excited that you’ve discovered this gem 💎 and that I’ve discovered you. You have really made watching this video a rich experience. Your raw emotion and interesting comments tickle my brain. I think you should just do Jacob react videos every week now! 😅 I would love to know what that Utopia song was you were talking about too.

[@2190001]

Maybe Love in Action?

[@eaustin2006]

Greatest work of the human mind since Beethoven's 9th. I cry every time I hear this, no exceptions. And I've heard it at least 50 times. An amazing technological achievement yes, but the music itself is off planet. I'm so glad I lived long enough to experience this.

[@emilflarsen2]

The thing i love about Jacob Collier is that he can impress the best muscicians in the world

[@shaggy.patches]

Jumped into the DEEEEEP end with this one, John. This is possibly one of the most incredible arrangements of this tune and the fact that Jacob does all this stuff by himself in a room is mind-blowing in the least. His work using live-looping, instruments, and his keyboard skills alone are worthy of the genius hallmark. Jacob's ear and mind and concept of harmony and theory are beyond anyone else living and possibly anyone in the history of mankind. Truly a gift to humanity and I can't wait to hear what he does next.

[@jayclarke5466]

Does all the video too!

[@barrytheparry]

I can't get enough of this one! Jacob won a Grammy for this song fyi