Keep breaking down Alejandro’s artistry. It’s fascinating to hear a real musician’s reaction. I look forward to more of this content. Cori, your amazing.
Mr. Jacobs as an aspiring musician I think you're doing a SERVICE to the community with these breakdowns. I mean honestly I'm loving these. These are such a blessing. Thank you
Love the breakdowns. I played flute for four years to get to grade 6 level, had vocal training for 5 years and have a brother who’s a principal opera singer. I’m in love with his virtuosity and unabashed approach. He said he ‘doesn’t sleep much-always creating’
Exelent breakdown. He has a transition at point 3:00 when all hell gets loose also interesting. It's good to have a musician perspective. Much respect!
What I'm still trying to figure out is if Alejandro "writes" these songs in his mind or if he actually writes notes down on a page like traditional composition. Something tells me this is all in his mind and he plays what he feels and has an incredible gift of knowing what would sound good together. A natural God-given talent...he's really changing music. Thank you so much for your education on this piece. Love it. I don't know if I want the "pop world" to get a hold of Alejandro. LOL... His authenticity is genius.
@@a2zme people who are self taught also teach themselves how to read music. Its almost impossible to write like this without knowing ur way around real music notes. Especially on a piano. U can fake being great at guitar but not the piano
@@alangarcia4821 .. you're probably correct, w/ the Chopin stuff especially but I have a buddy who is pretty fluent on the piano and he can barely read his own name :)
@@alangarcia4821 i'm self taught and can do piano fairly decent but i didn't put in the effort to learn how to read music fast. as long as you understand scales, modes, some music theory especially behind classical music, and with long hours of practice with runs/trills/arpeggios, it's quite possible to write classical style pieces by memory. it's the equivalent of being able to speak the language but not read the alphabet well. that's why i call myself kind of musically illiterate, having only the literacy of a 1st grade music student lol. since alejandro has had classical influences since childhood, there's a chance he might have the ability to read, though
AA was classically trained when he was young or little but stopped pursueing further until in his 20' when he seriously took up guitar and music again.
He is definitely is introducing a new genre- a fusion of classical and modern day music, hope there will be a name for it soon, maybe not for everyone's taste but will definitely have a niche in the music industry! He already has a huge following outside the US of A. Covers of his originals are all over youtube!
I really think he is going to add a brand new genre to music itself. "Blesser" is, to me, a mix of classical and jazz, and it's easy to see that he is right when he has said that the classical greats like Mozart have been his greatest inspirations.
The piano is a mix of Alejandro's song "Romance" with Chopin's etude Op 25 No. 12. He is playing Chopin inside his song "Romance". Yes you have to have a certain skill to play this song. That skill would be being able to play f*cking Chopin! And frankly one of his most difficult etudes of all. Here is Valentina Lisitsa playing the same song. ruclips.net/video/RFPcy2h-H9E/видео.html
Thanks I've been curious what the name of the Chopin etude was. Important to specify that it is INSPIRED BY ... it is not the actual etude. But we do get snippets.
Wow I love your breakdown. Giving him respect for the skill and I never want him to change ever because he’s changing the game but shows you really really know what you’re talking about the pop is super catchy and LOVE the funk it’s all about what every individual wants to hear but really in the end gotta give it up to the creator the creative spirit
It's not a "refined" version. "Romance" is "Blesser" without the Chopin etude played along side his song. That piano he is playing with "Blesser" is Chopin's Etude Op 25 No. 12 "Ocean". He's playing Chopin while playing Romance. I've posted this. Here is Valentina Lisitsa playing the same etude as Alejandro. She is world class and so is he. It was a brilliant move to meld the two. ruclips.net/video/RFPcy2h-H9E/видео.html
@@katayunklampe360 I'm so sorry it came off as harsh. It wasn't intended to. I fixed my post. Thank you for the feedback. I didn't mean at all to sound harsh. But the fact he is in the same space as Valentina, a world renowned pianist says so much for him not being classically trained.
@@katayunklampe360 BTW, that etude by Chopin is like a video game in that he made it harder and harder to play as it progresses. Kind of tried to separate the wheat from the chaff. The fact he can play the entire etude is remarkable quite frankly. ;)
922 subs? Your content is really great, your going to rise very fast my friend, best of luck with your channel, keep up the the fantastic work. Thanks I enjoyed this very much
Professor Jacobs, where can we hear some of your music? Thank you, once again, for your knowledge and objective approach towards Alejandro Aranda's musical revelation.
@@1masterfader oh my bad i didnt see that. Didnt mean any disrespect. Thank you for what you do it's an eye opener and really interesting to have an idea of what goes into the hardwork and pure talent that Alejandro puts into his music.
@@jennybalane4681 No worries at all. Yes is bringing to light the skill of a session player to the younger audience. I love that. I think all artist should have command of one instrument.
Bump the pop world. Alejandro has his own style. If a record company can't handle his individuality, drop them quick like poison ivy. They'll have no benefit and leave you scratching all over.
Thanks so much for the breakdown. It's gonna help me to nail this extreme challenge, but that's what I love to do 😊. I've got one up covering Jeremiah Harmon's "Almost Heaven" (just piano & words karaoke style for the public to sing along) but THIS is really gonna be a challenge as no one has (of yet) covered it. I know I'll never get it by Sunday night's Idol finale, lol, but whether he wins or not, he is going places. His talent cannot be ignored. Liked and Subbed!!
Alejendro is the most raw talented musician with the biggest future I've ever heard in my life period. I think he is world class and by far better than that Elvis kid that won the rigged idol show lol.
You’re very good and I can see you struggled to come to grips with what he’s doing which tells me just how difficult it is what he’s doing - it sounded Very different- I’m not a pianist . Enjoyed watching you thanks
Personally his virtuoso playing on the piano overshadowed his vocal performance. There was too many notes played that did not allow the melody of the song to shine through the empty spaces between the notes. it felt like he was trying to sing over the top of a piano recital as his vocal projection was not loud enough to overcome the forte of the piano. Ideally it would have been nice to change up the dynamics rather than over embellishing his piano accompaniment.
oh it's been done before. Chaka kahn with herbie hancock "A night in Tunisia", Beck, Steely Dan and the list goes on. It's only when a younger artist does it that it gains notoriety. You can dissect anything once you know the foundation of it. A boat is only doing what a log does. Floats. someone saw a floating log and perceived a boat. Thus, built a boat. Another person saw a log and just saw a log.
It's rare because it is difficult. No one dares push an instrument while adding vocals due to difficulty and/or fear of messing up. Execution is crucial. Most use basic chords because it's easy and it sounds good. Then they focus on their vocals. A lot of artists understand this, but few can replicate it.
Sorry I didn't wanted to come off as nasty. I know someone probably did something like this before. Even someone pointed out that he incorporated a Chopin piece into this song. You have more knowledge in your pinky than me probably in a a lifetime. I just commented cause I have seen or read comments about how this guy is not special, and how can they probably do better music or sing better than him. I don't like pop, I am into punk rock, but for some reason I love this guy music.
Keep breaking down Alejandro’s artistry. It’s fascinating to hear a real musician’s reaction. I look forward to more of this content. Cori, your amazing.
Yes! 👍👌
Mr. Jacobs as an aspiring musician I think you're doing a SERVICE to the community with these breakdowns. I mean honestly I'm loving these. These are such a blessing. Thank you
You can actually hear Chopin towards the end of Blesser. Amazing!
Love the breakdowns. I played flute for four years to get to grade 6 level, had vocal training for 5 years and have a brother who’s a principal opera singer. I’m in love with his virtuosity and unabashed approach. He said he ‘doesn’t sleep much-always creating’
When musicians like you, Mr. Cori Jacob, and some others (mostly guitarists and pianists) that I read from variety posts, I feel humbled. Thank you ❤.
He is so awesome. According to his comments he has been only playing four years. Self taught. Do you think he plays by ear? He never has any music.
I'm also self tought but have been playing many years. He is a prodigy to be so good so fast.
Yes!!!! I was hoping you'd do this one! Thanks for listening again :D
Exelent breakdown. He has a transition at point 3:00 when all hell gets loose also interesting. It's good to have a musician perspective. Much respect!
What I'm still trying to figure out is if Alejandro "writes" these songs in his mind or if he actually writes notes down on a page like traditional composition. Something tells me this is all in his mind and he plays what he feels and has an incredible gift of knowing what would sound good together. A natural God-given talent...he's really changing music. Thank you so much for your education on this piece. Love it. I don't know if I want the "pop world" to get a hold of Alejandro. LOL... His authenticity is genius.
.. he says that he's 'self taught' so I highly doubt that he can read music .. kid is just a musical phenomenon :)
@@a2zme people who are self taught also teach themselves how to read music. Its almost impossible to write like this without knowing ur way around real music notes. Especially on a piano. U can fake being great at guitar but not the piano
@@alangarcia4821 .. you're probably correct, w/ the Chopin stuff especially but I have a buddy who is pretty fluent on the piano and he can barely read his own name :)
@@alangarcia4821 i'm self taught and can do piano fairly decent but i didn't put in the effort to learn how to read music fast. as long as you understand scales, modes, some music theory especially behind classical music, and with long hours of practice with runs/trills/arpeggios, it's quite possible to write classical style pieces by memory. it's the equivalent of being able to speak the language but not read the alphabet well. that's why i call myself kind of musically illiterate, having only the literacy of a 1st grade music student lol. since alejandro has had classical influences since childhood, there's a chance he might have the ability to read, though
AA was classically trained when he was young or little but stopped pursueing further until in his 20' when he seriously took up guitar and music again.
Isn’t he unbelievable? I’m obsessed.
He is definitely is introducing a new genre- a fusion of classical and modern day music, hope there will be a name for it soon, maybe not for everyone's taste but will definitely have a niche in the music industry! He already has a huge following outside the US of A. Covers of his originals are all over youtube!
Mozart of the century.
I really think he is going to add a brand new genre to music itself. "Blesser" is, to me, a mix of classical and jazz, and it's easy to see that he is right when he has said that the classical greats like Mozart have been his greatest inspirations.
@@TheOtherSun Chopin of the century
The piano is a mix of Alejandro's song "Romance" with Chopin's etude Op 25 No. 12. He is playing Chopin inside his song "Romance". Yes you have to have a certain skill to play this song. That skill would be being able to play f*cking Chopin! And frankly one of his most difficult etudes of all.
Here is Valentina Lisitsa playing the same song. ruclips.net/video/RFPcy2h-H9E/видео.html
.. terrific post dude .. thanks for the education :)
ps: Alejandro is a beast
Awesome to know! Thanks!
Thanks I've been curious what the name of the Chopin etude was. Important to specify that it is INSPIRED BY ... it is not the actual etude. But we do get snippets.
@@juliaelise24 actually in some places it's note for note, but it's clearly not the entire etude..
@@JoeBlow_4 Yes, that is the definition of "snippets."
Wow I love your breakdown. Giving him respect for the skill and I never want him to change ever because he’s changing the game but shows you really really know what you’re talking about the pop is super catchy and LOVE the funk it’s all about what every individual wants to hear but really in the end gotta give it up to the creator the creative spirit
This is a great breakdown. You are amazing, thank you!
He has a more mainstream version of the song called Romance. Easy to find on RUclips 😊✌️
It's not a "refined" version. "Romance" is "Blesser" without the Chopin etude played along side his song. That piano he is playing with "Blesser" is Chopin's Etude Op 25 No. 12 "Ocean". He's playing Chopin while playing Romance. I've posted this. Here is Valentina Lisitsa playing the same etude as Alejandro. She is world class and so is he. It was a brilliant move to meld the two.
ruclips.net/video/RFPcy2h-H9E/видео.html
Joe Blow Just started listening to Chopin. Please have patience and compassion for those of us still learning. Love your passion though!! ✌️💜
@@katayunklampe360 I'm so sorry it came off as harsh. It wasn't intended to. I fixed my post. Thank you for the feedback. I didn't mean at all to sound harsh. But the fact he is in the same space as Valentina, a world renowned pianist says so much for him not being classically trained.
@@katayunklampe360 BTW, that etude by Chopin is like a video game in that he made it harder and harder to play as it progresses. Kind of tried to separate the wheat from the chaff. The fact he can play the entire etude is remarkable quite frankly. ;)
Joe Blow No worries!! Like I said, love your passion. 😊 Thanks for teaching me something. #homiesunite 🙌
922 subs? Your content is really great, your going to rise very fast my friend, best of luck with your channel, keep up the the fantastic work. Thanks I enjoyed this very much
Thanks for breaking this down, I find Alejandros music so fascinating as well
You're brillant, love those breaking down sessions, amazing job!
Dope breakdown. Alejandro is genius
FADE AWAY. Why are people not talking about his song, fade away?
because it's main stream. blesser is out of it.
He will sing fade away tomorrow
Please dont stop breaking down scarypoolparty
Amazing your insight on Alejandro music!
Bro! I luv how you scat a song & give it funk!
He has another version of the blesser, call romance. U should check it out.
@bella roja I Think it is pretty good, artist like alejandro do things like blesser 2.0. Maybe later he makes blesser 2.1.
@bella roja but first one is the best for me.
Thank you for this!!
Your welcome
Professor Jacobs, where can we hear some of your music? Thank you, once again, for your knowledge and objective approach towards Alejandro Aranda's musical revelation.
thecorihypothesis.bandcamp.com/releases and on all streaming platforms Thank you.
Just so everyone knows, he is playing this tonight live on american idol. Get ready for the internet to break!!
Commercial music at its best. We live in a box. What you think of as a mistake man, that's what is out of the box.
@bella roja that is true! I'm talking about the reviewer.
Thats a great breakdown sir. But his name is Alejandro not Alessandro.
My pronunciation is off I know. I spelled it right though. Thank you for bringing that to light. I'll work on it. Be well.
@@1masterfader oh my bad i didnt see that. Didnt mean any disrespect. Thank you for what you do it's an eye opener and really interesting to have an idea of what goes into the hardwork and pure talent that Alejandro puts into his music.
@@jennybalane4681 No worries at all. Yes is bringing to light the skill of a session player to the younger audience. I love that. I think all artist should have command of one instrument.
Bump the pop world. Alejandro has his own style. If a record company can't handle his individuality, drop them quick like poison ivy. They'll have no benefit and leave you scratching all over.
Nice break down, but the name of the Artist is ALEJANDRO not "Alessandro" heads up hombre!
easy, just help him to read like alehandro, and that's it.
Try "Satisfied" by him as well. Exelent song for you to show up masterful breakdowns.
This is great man, keep it up.
Great breakdown. Thank you!
Thank you, thank you very much man.
Damn you're fucking good at this man lmao
Thanks so much for the breakdown. It's gonna help me to nail this extreme challenge, but that's what I love to do 😊. I've got one up covering Jeremiah Harmon's "Almost Heaven" (just piano & words karaoke style for the public to sing along) but THIS is really gonna be a challenge as no one has (of yet) covered it. I know I'll never get it by Sunday night's Idol finale, lol, but whether he wins or not, he is going places. His talent cannot be ignored. Liked and Subbed!!
I Love you..LEGEND!❤
Alejendro is the most raw talented musician with the biggest future I've ever heard in my life period. I think he is world class and by far better than that Elvis kid that won the rigged idol show lol.
keep breaking down songs plzzz
Try Piano in Blue by CineSamples. I think you'll find it a breath of fresh air.
thanks for this, it seems that he adds also the 7-9 in the chords for the chorus
Keep doing your thing, Cori.
Great breakdown of his song!
You’re very good and I can see you struggled to come to grips with what he’s doing which tells me just how difficult it is what he’s doing - it sounded Very different- I’m not a pianist . Enjoyed watching you thanks
I appreciate that!
Beautiful
If he plays this on Idol, he will win for sure!
Idol probably knows about this song. They probably want him to save it for the finale
Another great video thanks
America Vote for ALEJANDRO he has to win
He will
If he does blesser...he wins
@@pattiringer9597 i think he's keeping it for the finals
@5 Diming the results out?
You deserve so much more subscribers bro! Keep grinding!
Please review his I won't fall in love tonight. He has it on his u tube channel, or on U tube it is also under I won't fall in Love tonight Live
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Heard a lot of comparisons tossed around lately. Most aren’’t helpful, IMHO. Is he a writer\performer in the vein of Stevie Wonder?
Please be on our podcast scaryFANparty about him. We would LOVE to have you.
Are you going to do his last performance, interested to hear wat u have to say
If you wanna listen to the actual audio type in alejandro aranda - romance
And he’s new to music!!!
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the breakdown.
Can you interview him?
Omgomgomto yesssss thankssssss!!!!!!!!
you are amasing
Your missing the part where he additions vocals.
It’s not Alessandro like u said in beginning-ish.
Alejandro not Alesandro
Yesssss
yes, but remember that it was 3 years ago; moreover, he has never recorded the song again. and expectations are big now.
It almost has a Take Five sound to it.
Might I inquire what software you are using?
Yes, you may. It's Logic pro x
@@1masterfader Thank you been looking for a new program since sonar
@@TyDa_MF Your welcome. I've been wondering what happened to Cakewalk. My brother use to use that. Logic cool, Studio one is good as well.
only alejandro can play music for his song
Wow
I love his, Alejandro's, version. Just saying.
I like his version as well.
J pronounced "h" plz. No "s" in Alejandro. Amazing fellow.
Personally his virtuoso playing on the piano overshadowed his vocal performance. There was too many notes played that did not allow the melody of the song to shine through the empty spaces between the notes. it felt like he was trying to sing over the top of a piano recital as his vocal projection was not loud enough to overcome the forte of the piano. Ideally it would have been nice to change up the dynamics rather than over embellishing his piano accompaniment.
Cori, check this out: ruclips.net/video/otNTCLbrW-4/видео.html
This is the trancription to the song Blesser. It is insane!
Circle of fifths !
"I HAVE A TUNE THATS SIMILAR" yeah right... you just tried to copy and miserably failed 🤭
could you go over the arpeggios how to do them?
OMG, You mispronounced his name. 😡
Your left hand doesn’t compare plus he sings!
Your right. I can't be him. I'm to busy being myself. :)
Cori Jacobs Good answer!
It is so funny how everyone knows what he is doing now and ca dissect him, but nobody did or thought of it before.
oh it's been done before. Chaka kahn with herbie hancock "A night in Tunisia", Beck, Steely Dan and the list goes on. It's only when a younger artist does it that it gains notoriety. You can dissect anything once you know the foundation of it. A boat is only doing what a log does. Floats. someone saw a floating log and perceived a boat. Thus, built a boat. Another person saw a log and just saw a log.
It's rare because it is difficult. No one dares push an instrument while adding vocals due to difficulty and/or fear of messing up. Execution is crucial.
Most use basic chords because it's easy and it sounds good. Then they focus on their vocals.
A lot of artists understand this, but few can replicate it.
Sorry I didn't wanted to come off as nasty. I know someone probably did something like this before. Even someone pointed out that he incorporated a Chopin piece into this song. You have more knowledge in your pinky than me probably in a a lifetime. I just commented cause I have seen or read comments about how this guy is not special, and how can they probably do better music or sing better than him. I don't like pop, I am into punk rock, but for some reason I love this guy music.
Nah bro, that’s not at all what’s he’s doing
Of Course not. Never said that. Be well. No negativity on my channel. Thank you :)