@@EpiCuber7 As a mental health worker (and also someone trying to take care of my own) it was really unexpected to hear this from him too, and it's great how this can make sense. Depression is about taking our own thoughts as they were concrete solid, which makes us feel stucked in our own corner, as he also said any musician or creative being wouldn't like to be. I mean we all know there's too much bullshit we taught ourselves often like "oh, that's a sad thing, it's better not to think about it", because there are real life challenges that we just can't overcome by our own thoughts alone (such as a pandemic for example). Also there's all that stuff about mindset, which I think it's a very individualistic approach (in a bad sense) and often it's an overvaluated thing, for the same reasons above. But having said that, we can always think diferently if we like to, not getting used to criticize our own ideas, and there's really some magical about it - we may be feeling stucked right now but things can change and it's awesome when we allow ourselves to keep that in mind.
Mikołaj Ożerski but would he do that when he's including any keyboard in it? I wonder whether he changes how he does these pitch adjustments depending on what instruments he's using.
I never understood people that compared music only with math. Theory does have mathematical aspects, but playing and improvising music has very little to do with it. In this lens it's definitely more similar to language.
@@GrumpyStormtrooper, the structures are mathematically based, while the application of different mathematical combinations is what speaks, and what distinguishes a language, or a musical style, from another.
What Jacob told about the Opera is what I learned at theatre school. When you say something sad and then also act sad, that is called: red on red. (painting the red roses red). And red on red is flat. It pushes the emotion too much and gives nothing more than just sadness. But when you say your sad lines happy, or angry, or something else contrary to the sad emotion, it gives an edge. The viewer can feel that there is more to the scene than the happy emotion that is shown, because the actor is telling al these sad things. It makes you think: can't the actor show sad emotions? is he trying to pretend everything is fine? Is he fighting his emotions? what is going on? Rather than thinking: oh this is just a sad scene. I find it very interesting to see that Jacob is using this technique in music. I never realized that that was also possible!
Found this very fascinating. Is there a specific name for this technique or are there any sources which talk about it in depth? I'd love to read more about it.
Absolute genius. Only negative critique I have for Jacob is that he can sometimes become a victim of his own creativity, in the sense that he doesn’t often utilize negative space in his music. Often I feel that he tends to drown in that giant smorgasbord of layers, but that’s how he rolls, and it’s been a very successful approach for him. There’s beauty in simplicity too, and I feel that he has slept on that concept a bit. Even this example here, “Hey Jude”. He said that if he were given the time, he would “add 500 layers” to it. I’m sure we would be in awe of it, and it would be amazing to hear a run or 2 of it. But in the end, I’m gonna go back to the original version and enjoy the simplicity and power of the original. One aspect that makes negative space so important in music is that it leaves the mind of the listener ample opportunity to fill in the gaps with its own musical musings, and it is almost like the listener is an active participant of the creation while listening to it, if that makes sense...An example is to listen to an old blues master working his magic on an old scratchy recording: one man, a couple of chords, and the truth...
I completely agree with your comment. But the way I see it is that he has consciously taken this route of painting with all the colors and using all techniques, however if you give him some time, I’m convinced he will evolve to something else. He is only 26, and understands the power of the sound. The day that he decides and make a conscious choice to play with the silence, I will listen him even more carefully.
Wow. I agree, however Jacob has memerably stated in the past that "less is only more if you know what more is" and since Jacob knows literally everything, he can make that decision to step back from more to less.
I would say some people like simplicity and others like complexity. I think in mbti terms he is an ENFP and their minds are racing very fast and they are bored quickly. They lead with extroverted intuition, which is like instant, externally oriented pattern recognition. This helpts to quickly predict things. A way to feed that mind, is to give it something to digest. So complexity is more entertaining to these people than simplicity. (I think Ni, introverted intuition, likes simplicity) Also, I've never felt interested listening to some old bluesmaster with a couple of chords and the truth, as it would bores me to death in a moment.
his biggest advantage is not even his vast musical knowledge and skill but rather the approach he has to freely explore possibilities. Fascinating guy.
You know what? That's what Freddie Mercury was doing back in the days, but he only had "normal" studio equipment tape machines which took ages to rewind and find particular points, so he would layer track upon track for days and weeks....and in the end it became "Bohemian Rhapsody"!
The part about inverting the creative choice in sung music is something my voice teacher (a professor) has me do quite frequently. It's a good little trick!
Dear Jacob, I want to tell you that you are so incredibly inspiring to me. Musically I move towards you at kindergarten level, but I don't care at all. Your videos motivate me so much to shamelessly do my own thing at my own level. So thank you for your enormous inspiration and the wonderful colour and energy you give to the world. 💛🙏
Amazing. It reaffirms my belief that our own musical path influences our output. But, what is more important is the candy box that lies inside and our interpretation of those influences. Jacob = Genius (and a fricking speed demon on Logic)
He definitely has Fresh Mind! For sure. The concept of trying out a bad idea, something that makes you feel bad and then thinking through it is fantastic!
Brilliant guy. In touch with his emotions. I don't have a lot of positivity most of the time. My sense of wonder is smothered by depression and worry. But listening to Collier right now rekindles the wonder within me.
I blinked, and by that time he'd already completed half of the project. By the time I finished yawning and stretching out, I looked at the screen again and he'd completed an album.
You’re not just a musical genius but a young man with worldly wisdom way beyond your years. You are also an excellent communicator and teacher. Thank you for your time and effort. I truly love and appreciate what you do, and who you are.
Jacob, you are a freaking GENIUS!!!! I hope (i am sure) that the world of music will give you all the satisfaction that you earn! Thank you for the inspiring and stunning videos!
Just commit to intentionally slowing down temporarily to learn them. They're all right there on the screen in the menus. It just takes some effort to pay attention, practice them, and make them muscle memory, just like playing any instrument. Totally worth it.
i love the implication at the end when he said 'i hope that kinda answers the question' as though some kid just asked 'what software do you use?' or something
This is very beautiful and insightful, for me on a level with the searingly truthful usefulness of Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet. Thank you, Jacob Collier.
Very interesting, indeed, I must add. It's all about exploring, tweeking things around so you can manage to come up with something we musicians can deliver to the public, but also call it your work of art. And who's to say what's right or wrong? We must learn to trust our artistic instinct, and make the most of it. Tks for the input.
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jacob: so we'll take the opposite of sad
everyone; ah, happ-
jacob: magic, of course
i was just going to comment that😂
Hahahahaha
8:03
Thinking about this comment makes me feel magical when I am sad and that's something special
@@EpiCuber7 As a mental health worker (and also someone trying to take care of my own) it was really unexpected to hear this from him too, and it's great how this can make sense. Depression is about taking our own thoughts as they were concrete solid, which makes us feel stucked in our own corner, as he also said any musician or creative being wouldn't like to be. I mean we all know there's too much bullshit we taught ourselves often like "oh, that's a sad thing, it's better not to think about it", because there are real life challenges that we just can't overcome by our own thoughts alone (such as a pandemic for example). Also there's all that stuff about mindset, which I think it's a very individualistic approach (in a bad sense) and often it's an overvaluated thing, for the same reasons above. But having said that, we can always think diferently if we like to, not getting used to criticize our own ideas, and there's really some magical about it - we may be feeling stucked right now but things can change and it's awesome when we allow ourselves to keep that in mind.
It’s like the man is speedrunning Logic Pro x
FRRRRRRRR
Ahahahaha
Lol it’s cause he is
While narrating it perfectly
LMAOOO
Jacob always sounds like he just finished eating something delicious
You just nailed it with this comment.
WHY IS THIS SO ACCURATE
He sounds like a content Gordan Ramsey
13:27. Ever tried gong before?
And nutritious
This feels like a Bob Ross episode but with music instead of painting.
Jacob Collier- The Joy of Logic
oh my god yes
😂😂😂
Eh..) too expensive)
shake the pyramid out of it....
More Davinci than Ross, no disrespect Bob
“This note here is sharp”
It’s okay Jacob, I don’t think any of us noticed
He is on different level. Excited to see him nominated for Album of the Year.
Haha, but I noticed! Anyway, your comment is good
Sharp notes should be placed a little higher. Jacob just sang too low and corrected it. ;-)
@@mikoajozerski6470 I didn’t ask but okay
Mikołaj Ożerski but would he do that when he's including any keyboard in it? I wonder whether he changes how he does these pitch adjustments depending on what instruments he's using.
“It’s not math. It’s music. It’s a language. It’s ever-changing and ever-spoken”.
Ugh 💖 thank you Jacob
I never understood people that compared music only with math. Theory does have mathematical aspects, but playing and improvising music has very little to do with it. In this lens it's definitely more similar to language.
@@GrumpyStormtrooper, the structures are mathematically based, while the application of different mathematical combinations is what speaks, and what distinguishes a language, or a musical style, from another.
My big takeaway from this is to not judge your ideas as they come out
INDEED!
Absolutely! 'No fear' creativity with humility and lots of fun.
Exactly metoo
Wow. Ain’t that the truth.
What Jacob told about the Opera is what I learned at theatre school. When you say something sad and then also act sad, that is called: red on red. (painting the red roses red). And red on red is flat. It pushes the emotion too much and gives nothing more than just sadness. But when you say your sad lines happy, or angry, or something else contrary to the sad emotion, it gives an edge. The viewer can feel that there is more to the scene than the happy emotion that is shown, because the actor is telling al these sad things. It makes you think: can't the actor show sad emotions? is he trying to pretend everything is fine? Is he fighting his emotions? what is going on? Rather than thinking: oh this is just a sad scene.
I find it very interesting to see that Jacob is using this technique in music. I never realized that that was also possible!
That's awesome. Reminds of how writers are taught not to 'paint red on red' with adverbs. E.g. he smiled happily vs. he smiled sadly.
That's a truly interesting insight, thanks for sharing
Found this very fascinating. Is there a specific name for this technique or are there any sources which talk about it in depth? I'd love to read more about it.
@@JustASnack As far as writing, we read about it in Writing Tools by Roy Peter Clark
That's a neat concept. Thanks for sharing. :(
"Let's record a gong..." (leaves and gets gong).
13:00
and mutes it with his mouth
@@FearghasG B I T E S T H E G O N G
@@FearghasG don't forget trips on his way to get the gong ahhahaha
I was hoping for a bigger gong
I have never learned more about music in my life than in this 18 minute video
That means a lot! Glad you enjoyed the genius of Professor Collier.
Some people play counter strike. Jacob plays Logic.
hahaha
you made my day... :)
And kills it.
“I found some chimes in my sample pack”
*literally has chimes sitting next to him*
But goes out of his way to fetch the gong 💀
That is a bell tree.
Not only is this dude one of the best musicians, he's probably one of the best teachers.
Absolute genius. Only negative critique I have for Jacob is that he can sometimes become a victim of his own creativity, in the sense that he doesn’t often utilize negative space in his music. Often I feel that he tends to drown in that giant smorgasbord of layers, but that’s how he rolls, and it’s been a very successful approach for him. There’s beauty in simplicity too, and I feel that he has slept on that concept a bit. Even this example here, “Hey Jude”. He said that if he were given the time, he would “add 500 layers” to it. I’m sure we would be in awe of it, and it would be amazing to hear a run or 2 of it. But in the end, I’m gonna go back to the original version and enjoy the simplicity and power of the original. One aspect that makes negative space so important in music is that it leaves the mind of the listener ample opportunity to fill in the gaps with its own musical musings, and it is almost like the listener is an active participant of the creation while listening to it, if that makes sense...An example is to listen to an old blues master working his magic on an old scratchy recording: one man, a couple of chords, and the truth...
wow, what a comment
wow, I mean.. you just described what I was feeling the whole time and wasn't much sure what it is...thx bruh :D
I completely agree with your comment. But the way I see it is that he has consciously taken this route of painting with all the colors and using all techniques, however if you give him some time, I’m convinced he will evolve to something else.
He is only 26, and understands the power of the sound. The day that he decides and make a conscious choice to play with the silence, I will listen him even more carefully.
Wow. I agree, however Jacob has memerably stated in the past that "less is only more if you know what more is" and since Jacob knows literally everything, he can make that decision to step back from more to less.
I would say some people like simplicity and others like complexity. I think in mbti terms he is an ENFP and their minds are racing very fast and they are bored quickly. They lead with extroverted intuition, which is like instant, externally oriented pattern recognition. This helpts to quickly predict things. A way to feed that mind, is to give it something to digest. So complexity is more entertaining to these people than simplicity. (I think Ni, introverted intuition, likes simplicity)
Also, I've never felt interested listening to some old bluesmaster with a couple of chords and the truth, as it would bores me to death in a moment.
his biggest advantage is not even his vast musical knowledge and skill but rather the approach he has to freely explore possibilities. Fascinating guy.
I love how his instructions don’t make any sense, but at the same time they make total sense
"We're in B flat"...nails pitch without playing one note.
Perfect pitch be like that
He can match pitch to microtones lol
Jonathan Arana tones*
@@bradyreid1924 Thanks :3
It's possible, but believe you me, being pitch perfect has MANY downsides.
I'm talking from experience.
Oh to be inside, even at a tiny bit, of the mind of Jacob Collier
Most likely is like what Elon Musk described about his mind, a river of never ending ideas. And they are not lying
Damn his voice is insane. He was flying through those vocal tracks
hehe came here to learn about Logic Pro .. and got as a nice bonus a superb reminder of how beautiful and rich being a human being can be !
thx Jacob
Seriously! I didn't expect to learn why we feel what we feel haha
biggest takeaway: "i like to think 'what wouldn't i do here?' and then I like to do that thing"
philosophies for life
Love the sampled wind chimes even though there’s wind chimes right behind him 😂
That would take him an extra 30 seconds tho! 😂
Please don't watch this at 1.75x speed, Jacob goes from genius to alien, completely insane, especially when he is comping vocals.
thanks i will now watch it at 1.75x speed
implying he's not an alien at 1x speed anyway
You know what? That's what Freddie Mercury was doing back in the days, but he only had "normal" studio equipment tape machines which took ages to rewind and find particular points, so he would layer track upon track for days and weeks....and in the end it became "Bohemian Rhapsody"!
OH MY GOODNESS I AM LAUGHING SO MUCH WITH JACOB LITERALLY SMASHING HIS KEYBOARD i love u jacob collier.
Baby raging but still musically magical
10:54 - Jacob dropping some heavy, much-needed philosophy on us.
No one:
Absolutely no one:
Me snooring at night: 12:46
"I think you can still see my face"
Said the 4 pixels of Jacob Collier in the top right
this was rather charming, again. He really helped me co-writing my last album, and be as crazy as possible and thereby opening new doors.
Jacob knows more shortcuts than a London cabbie. Fast work :/
"lets add some magic" * * Opens Kontakt * * Yup pretty much hahah
gonna cost you your soul
Creativity has no limits except for the ones we define. This is the lesson I'm taking from this video, and I hope to apply it to my art too :)
This is fantastic. The best thing about it for me is seeing little things like fades on all the vocals and cutting silence immediately.
The part about inverting the creative choice in sung music is something my voice teacher (a professor) has me do quite frequently. It's a good little trick!
Wow. 18 minutes went by so fast. This person is amazing.
Such an interesting concept. I never thought about it. Just hearing and seeing Jacob do his thing is so refreshing . Thank you Jacob
Dear Jacob,
I want to tell you that you are so incredibly inspiring to me. Musically I move towards you at kindergarten level, but I don't care at all. Your videos motivate me so much to shamelessly do my own thing at my own level.
So thank you for your enormous inspiration and the wonderful colour and energy you give to the world. 💛🙏
Jacob's vocal background and tonal awareness really snuck into focus at 5:44 identifying the flat layer
Generous and inspiring. Thank you Jacob.
Amazing. It reaffirms my belief that our own musical path influences our output. But, what is more important is the candy box that lies inside and our interpretation of those influences. Jacob = Genius (and a fricking speed demon on Logic)
This is wisdom for music producer like me. A free masterclass on creating Harmony and stuff. Thank you.
I spent an hour watching this video just to resonate and respond to every point he made and I feel like I’m more in touch with myself because of it.
Is it wierd I'm taking life lessons from this ? ❤
He definitely has Fresh Mind! For sure. The concept of trying out a bad idea, something that makes you feel bad and then thinking through it is fantastic!
"I hope that kind of answered the question"
It certainly answered a few good questions I never thought about asking
14:25 omg i wasnt prepared for this XD
Brilliant guy. In touch with his emotions.
I don't have a lot of positivity most of the time. My sense of wonder is smothered by depression and worry. But listening to Collier right now rekindles the wonder within me.
God bless you
best production tutorial of the year by far....wow I love the speed of your workflow
I blinked, and by that time he'd already completed half of the project.
By the time I finished yawning and stretching out, I looked at the screen again and he'd completed an album.
The most informational video a young composer, inspired by Jacob Collier, can watch.
I look forward to his book on creativity, it will be wonderful.
This man can do in 30 SECONDS what it would take us mere mortals thirty HOURS to accomplish.
I guess that's why he has FOUR Grammies.
Five now .
You’re not just a musical genius but a young man with worldly wisdom way beyond your years. You are also an excellent communicator and teacher. Thank you for your time and effort. I truly love and appreciate what you do, and who you are.
6:36 is just insane
Incredible ! What an amazing guy !
Jacob:"what the opposite of sad?"
Me: "Happy !"
Jacob: "magic"
Me:....?
I love how at 7:05, even Jacob is like, *Pffff!* _Yeah that’s a bit much_
this had no right being this funny
That banging the keys moment got me
13:25 "How can I mute the gong differently? I usually do it with my hand, now I'll do it with my mouth!"
Jacob, you are a freaking GENIUS!!!! I hope (i am sure) that the world of music will give you all the satisfaction that you earn! Thank you for the inspiring and stunning videos!
man I NEED to master keyboard shortcuts! I wish I could work this fast and efficiently in Logic! Jacob is amazing at everything ❤️
I'm trying to fast forward but he's doing it for me!...excellent work Jacob...
Ive never worked with a singer who could comp harmonies so damn quick. Impressive!
Everytime I see/ here anything from Jacob, my mind is blown.
You should make a keyboard shortcut pdf - I've never seen anyone use ogic that fast! Working atthe speed of thought :o)
That's like asking Albert Einstein to teach you how to do multiplications
Just commit to intentionally slowing down temporarily to learn them. They're all right there on the screen in the menus. It just takes some effort to pay attention, practice them, and make them muscle memory, just like playing any instrument. Totally worth it.
wow, this is an amazing video
Love Jacob!! Great to see him working in Logic!
This left me MIND BLOWN
This guy is a master of explaining things without actually explaining anything at all
I've learned so much about workflow from Jacob. Much appreciation.
Fantastic opening of oneself! Right on, Jacob! So refreshing! First time seeing you. Thank you.
That was pretty cool. Forces you to open your mind. Thanks I enjoyed that.
Thanks Jacob! Thanks for posting to this channel.
Muchas gracias por compartir este video fantástico de Jacob!
i love the implication at the end when he said 'i hope that kinda answers the question' as though some kid just asked 'what software do you use?' or something
How could this guy/video not inspire? Absolutely brilliant
All I can say Jacob is THANK YOU & WOW!!! Fantastic stuff!!!
man Jacob is the most energetic musician I've ever seen
This is very beautiful and insightful, for me on a level with the searingly truthful usefulness of Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet. Thank you, Jacob Collier.
Very interesting, indeed, I must add. It's all about exploring, tweeking things around so you can manage to come up with something we musicians can deliver to the public, but also call it your work of art. And who's to say what's right or wrong? We must learn to trust our artistic instinct, and make the most of it. Tks for the input.
Benjamin britten, great composer, it was a pleasure meeting you by the village vanguard.
Never seen logic trying to keep up with creativity so intensely ....
Thanks Jacob... I really appreciate your perspective about all of this 😊
Inspired by Your music, God bless
"Improvising in stop time"
This man.
Dude, this is so freakin inspiring!
To think that it takes me like an entire day just to create a second voice
Geez... he's just SO good.
his vocal range is insane.
Amazing!
His thoughts run very much faster than he can speak.
He is brilliantly fast with Logic Pro X which is something worth taking a note of as well...
Fascinating - I wouldn't have expected less!
I kid you not, universities will teach Jacob collier music theory in near future. This guy is in another level.
he works so quickly that i just don't understand how that's even possible !
this is an awesome lesson
I wish I could be more like that
Incredible! Inside a genius mind.
Bro you a legend ! Much love and respect
shortest 18 minute video I've watched in a while
Nice breakdown of a very nice way of working with music :)