We interviewed the Mozart of Gen Z
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00:00 Who is Jacob Collier?
01:33 The Grammy’s and meeting Jacob at KZfaq Brandcast
02:42 Being born into this era
05:28 Contributing vs participating on KZfaq
12:50 His early success on KZfaq
18:15 The relief of feeling seen creatively
20:00 School vs being self-taught
29:45 Meeting Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock
36:40 Performing in your room vs for an audience
40:06 Does Jacob get nervous?
41:27 Dealing with the “genius” label
46:55 Audience choirs
51:15 His family life
58:25 Being present in the creative process
1:00:26 Dreams are overrated
1:02:38 The primary currency of trust
1:08:45 Creative infinity syndrome
1:11:25 Debating Rick Rubin
1:18:42 Jacob’s videos
1:28:30 A deep dive into Jacob’s creative process
1:43:40 What Djesse Vol. 4 really means
1:54:45 Writing originals vs re-arranging
2:01:17 His magical powers
2:02:47 AI in music
2:14:59 What Jacob watches on KZfaq
2:17:10 TikTok vs Universal Music Group
2:20:05 Jacob’s sense of style
2:21:45 An impromptu songwriting exercise
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@jacobcollier 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for having me, wonderful people!!!! ‘Twas an utter joy.
@auston911 2 ай бұрын
Too cool, how humble of an artist to show Gratitude:)❄️
@coppersundew 2 ай бұрын
Jacob Collier’s left croc
@Lia-Kim 2 ай бұрын
I love your fit in this interview
@JohnTurri 2 ай бұрын
You’re incredible, man! The new album is nuts! The mix is massive! 🫶🏼🥂
@oreytelevision 2 ай бұрын
You're handsome. And brilliant.
@bdubztv 2 ай бұрын
"My job isn't to know who I am. My job is to make space for who I am" that line hit me so hard man wow
@foljs5858 2 ай бұрын
Think how this would be abused by any unapologetic "that's me" jerk though... "Express yourself" is good only when yourself is a decent person
@famatu 2 ай бұрын
Way to see the negative in everything thank you
@bdubztv 2 ай бұрын
@@famatu right??? Like can we just appreciate a beautiful positive moment? Shitty people exist but it doesn’t do anyone any favors by constantly shedding light on them 🤷🏻♂️
@scrythis1 2 ай бұрын
1@@foljs5858
@johnsimpson7607 2 ай бұрын
I agree that it is not beautiful, and has some flaws.
@chris1549 2 ай бұрын
The teacher that gave Jacob the final cut express disk is absolutely legendary. Imagine being that person and knowing you contributed in some small way to all the Jacob has accomplished
@williamcarrmusic 2 ай бұрын
he literally risked his job to help Jacob
@connorcmusician 2 ай бұрын
pretty sure I know that guy, I went to the same school as Jacob a few years after him lol
@williamcarrmusic 2 ай бұрын
@@connorcmusician crazy!!!
@forrestofbarnes 2 ай бұрын
It wasn't a small way. He gave Jacob permission to edit and mix his sounds. I can't think of anything that would be more impactful than that at such an early stage.
@Cangaca777 2 ай бұрын
I think we've all had these 'unsung heroes' in our lives at one point and we were probably one of them to someone too. even just a kind gesture can literally save someone and is such a divine thing you can do to another human being.
@max_dotson 2 ай бұрын
"My job is to make space for who I am." what an incredible quote for any artist.
@JJBerthume 2 ай бұрын
@@MarcBossermanBut you gotta make space first! ❤
@thomastepfer9861 2 ай бұрын
"Nobody wanted to be me But someone had to be me So I voluntiered." (Frank Zappa)
@janfyhrholdt2788 2 ай бұрын
Everything Jacob Collier says and do is utterly boring and primitive. The "complexity", "genius" and "talent" is some kind of projection on him coming from the mentally limited people in his audience. People want to be him, so they attach all those imaginary epithets on him. Then just because he is nice like a manipulative salesman, he can get away with anything. The music sucks bad and is beyond the horizon of hell. The music and the spoken word from Collier sucks like a black hole. But even worse is that his salesman talent is overshadowing everything about and around him. He is even potentially able to sell "assisted suicide" service in Switzerland to the most happy people in his own audience. He is the false prophet more popular than the original prophet, also with the initials JC.
@hartyewh1 2 ай бұрын
@MarcBosserman There's a lot of difference between the two sentiments.
@jonicooks0 2 ай бұрын
For anyone not just artists amazing individual
@joelharvey 2 ай бұрын
"Your heroes are people that reveal that things are possible for you." - spot on!
@rezzwastaken 2 ай бұрын
This interview demonstrates that the genius of Jacob does not solely derive from his musical skills or abilities, but rather from his thought process and creative thinking. He exhibits remarkable self-awareness and intelligence, enabling him to deconstruct every complex idea he conveys through his music. It is rare to find someone engaged in such a creative process and capable of articulating it so succinctly.
@fliprim 2 ай бұрын
Precisely so. He thinks and talks in whole sentences, whole paragraphs, with a rich and appropriate vocabulary. Its clear this stuff has been in his head and considered for a long time.
@biawe7782 2 ай бұрын
Completely agree!
@jayandgem 2 ай бұрын
It helps that he's done numerous interviews over the years. Initially, these thoughts and ideas didn't come out fully formed.
@bexiexz 2 ай бұрын
oooof so good
@spike8683 2 ай бұрын
what did you think about his take on Rick Rubins book? It felt quite abrupt given the open mindedness portrayed in the rest of the interview.
@huntovsky 2 ай бұрын
The amount of empathy that comes from Jacob is phenomenal. I bet this is foundation of his career.
@joelcorelitzmusic 2 ай бұрын
This interview made me realize that what I love most about Jacob Collier isn't his talent, or his arrangements or... even his performances, all of which are of course *mind blowing*. It's how well he understands himself and how much he loves who is and what he does. To me, that is the single most inspiring thing about him, and it is absolutely electric. That's the inner understanding that I think I am always striving for as a musician.
@jeffh8803 2 ай бұрын
He definitely loves who he is
@sophieoshaughnessy9469 2 ай бұрын
For me it’s the hair😊.
@MrTimg12 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely he's wise beyond his years. There's a video on KZfaq of JC giving masterclass lessons/talks to undergraduate students in an American conservatoire ( I think) . What was amusing to watch was, not only were the students hanging on his every word , but the middle aged lecturers were as well!
@rileysump3913 2 ай бұрын
Totally. I’ve always felt the same about Julian Lage, too.
@PhillipVu 2 ай бұрын
Never thought I’d see this collab. This guy is a musical genius
@hacker6284 2 ай бұрын
You’ve gone and kicked him into the sky!
@drendelous 2 ай бұрын
you moved to the country in the state of war to make hyped thumbnails? why not the other country?
@JoeDavisMusic 2 ай бұрын
LMAO@@hacker6284
@Soulsbest 2 ай бұрын
bro did not read the thumbnail
@mesonotthesoup 2 ай бұрын
bro didn’t watch the video lmao
@emmamiller3993 2 ай бұрын
I had never seen Jacob prior to this, but this is the most absorbed I have ever been in a conversation on this channel. There’s such a refreshing level of maturity with his viewpoints, I can see the care he has for this passion. Genius isn’t the right word at all, he’s an inspiration!
@ScottKilmartin 2 ай бұрын
Same, what an impressive young guy.
@Hardts 2 ай бұрын
A 2,5 hour interview with Jacob? I shall watch the whole thing in one sitting. Can't get enough ❤
@gideoncheung8731 2 ай бұрын
Yep, except I found this on my way to work so I’ll only be watching the first 30 mins😂😢
@PureJadeKid Ай бұрын
I couldn't watch it all in one sitting because I kept rewinding it to take notes and transcribe all his quotable wisdom. He is so refreshingly self-aware and egoless That is his superpower. He was bitten by a radioactive ... Buddha? or something! 😆 He is just overflowing with wisdom and humility.
@Hardts Ай бұрын
Yeah he's incredibly zen, its amazing. His whole attitude is just inspiring. I'd say anyone, musician or not, could feel inspired by listening to him. @PureJadeKid @@PureJadeKid
@johningram2153 2 ай бұрын
"You don't have to come in blazingly contributive." I love that quote. And I love that Jacob's first video, of just the visualizer, is still up on KZfaq. I noticed that just the other day.
@MotifMusicStudios 2 ай бұрын
Right? SO good!
@Nathan.Espinoza 2 ай бұрын
Jacob Collier is outrageously talented. Love his music
@brookeworm18 2 ай бұрын
Shout out to that teacher who gave Jacob Final Cut Express. What an absolute show of faith in a student's talents. Teachers rule and deserve the world!
@vibesplayer 2 ай бұрын
I'm in my early sixties and have been making music for most of my life. I can't remember the last time I was so inspired by someone half my age. Jacob's humility and authenticity is simply beautiful.
@lynnmckenna9934 5 күн бұрын
Same here--I’m a lifelong musician and composer- in my 60’s- Jacob has made time stand still for me. Sublime talent.
@SANDER-cg 2 ай бұрын
Had never heard of Jacob but now after this interview, I consider myself a fan. Probably one of the best conversations I've listened to and with such insightful information and advice! Thanks guys
@aymanac7143 2 ай бұрын
im so incredibly glad he's found mainstream success
@IgnusVermaak 2 ай бұрын
Yea man, tbh I had lost faith in what sells today in modern pop music, but I think Jacob is bringing true mastery back in vogue with his popularity and hopefully inspire a new generation.
@bluedabadeee 2 ай бұрын
jacob is utterly in a league of his own and we are blessed to have him share his art with us! looking forward to watching this!!!
@SteveJobIess 2 ай бұрын
Until he sings, his voice is a complete joke.
@bluedabadeee 2 ай бұрын
disagree but you can have your opinion!@@SteveJobIess
@Noah-lj2sg 2 ай бұрын
@SteveJobIess let's hear you sing? Or play dozens of instruments? Or improvise with some of the greatest jazz musicians of all time?
@SteveJobIess 2 ай бұрын
@@Noah-lj2sg let's hear you say you like his voice? and good job, compare Jacob to me, who has no talent, then maybe his goofy voice will sound somewhat passable. No doubt he has otherworldly talent in so many areas, including his otherworldly comical voice.
@fx3_09la 2 ай бұрын
@@SteveJobIess L bait
@s9mp9e 2 ай бұрын
1:43:03 "The absence of something is itself the meaning...everything we need is already here...our job is to remove the things that aren't helpful so we can see the thing that's here." This is immensely profound. The highest form of this would be to remove the ego -- in essence observing our own egos via the lens of our True Selves/Higher Nature. The state of Enlightenment. God Bless.
@stefanwilliamsvc 2 ай бұрын
Two of the most beautiful quotes. 1. You don’t need to know what you are doing, as the people that dont know what they are doing are the ones that make the most interesting work. 2. It’s not how many people I reach, it’s the amount of people I reach that I move..
@escapeape5573 Ай бұрын
beauty is in the eye of the beholder i guess.... those are pretty shallow.
@bygmesterfinnegan6938 24 күн бұрын
Wagner knew what he was doing. Beethoven knew. Mozart knew. Bach knew.
@Arrowstotle 2 ай бұрын
I had to double take when I saw Jacob Collier was on the show. Amazing!
@ManxNinjaPig 2 ай бұрын
Arrowstotle! Big Fan!
@LunaMail 2 ай бұрын
The color choice of Jacob's turtleneck/sweater fitting in seamlessly with the Colin & Samir hex codes 💙 💛 [The chair makes an awesome color sandwich!] Looking forward to filling the rest of today with this interview!
@KaitlynKrikorian 2 ай бұрын
He is so genuine and kind. Lovely to watch.
@jaynsyt 2 ай бұрын
The fact that my Jacob Collier world is mixing with my KZfaq world is outrageous. I've been waiting for this moment for about 5 years now... Thanks so much for this, I cannot express how happy I am!
@actorsprofession6450 2 ай бұрын
How could Jacob not be a part of your KZfaq world? 🤔 ;-)
@SuperOxygenTV 2 ай бұрын
Colin & Samir. I can't say that I am a loyal or even an avid follower of your channel. But I do, on occasion, watch it. This interview with Jacob was brilliant. Enlightening. And it makes me smile that there are young people out there like Jacob. His understanding of who he is-is incredible. He just gave a masterclass on one's self.
@nelsogrant 2 ай бұрын
What an incredible interview 🤯 Also for everyone struggling with the title, he can still be the Mozart of a generation, even if he's not in that generation
@pandoz12 2 ай бұрын
The professor who dropped the CD must feel so good seeing where Jacob is today.
@grantwalkersound 2 ай бұрын
He breaks every preconception I have about writing music. Normally I would make an argument that joyful songs are always uninspired, unemotional, and boring because joy isn't a creatively compelling emotion in the way that sadness, anger, longing, resent, regret, etc. are.. For someone like me lyrics and music are therapy so they are turned to in times of need... and in the few instances where Artists have made happy sounding music artistic, the lyrics typically juxtapose the happy music with a dark flare. Think Beatles, Guster, DMB, etc. Yet all of Jacob's music seems to come from a place of Joy and it's extremely inspired, and emotionally compelling. He is truly inspiring.
@ruthprevost7588 2 ай бұрын
This more than any other interview I am feeling two of my worlds colliding and it brings me such joy that Colin and Samir know Jacob Collier! I've been really focusing on his music in the past few weeks because of the new release and this is very well timed
@rezzwastaken 2 ай бұрын
Wow, didn’t expect this. Good for you guys
@tomasso113 Ай бұрын
JACOB we all love you for making us feel God again with your music - me absolutely - your journey through the joy of harmonies reminding us again that the whole universe is MUSIC. You are an ambassador of this knowledge that lives in all of us - all who can and want to understand it. You give people back the feeling of love in what you do. I am over 60 and for the first time in my life I am so happy to be able to experience a brilliant musician who brings music into this often terrible world that touches my heart so much that I often cry with feelings of happiness. THANK YOU Jacob, that you exist.
@PanPilgrim Ай бұрын
Well said - AMEN!
@Sheneller 2 ай бұрын
Never heard of Jacob before. but this conversation was so enriching for the soul. a lot of feelings I have been having but havent been able to pin point or articulate to myself. Thanks a lot C&S this one is golden!
@metashrew 2 ай бұрын
I never expected to see Jacob on this channel, but it actually makes so much sense.
@samsonadeyemi_ 2 ай бұрын
Same here! And it makes so so much sense!!!
@mylesbolden1744 2 ай бұрын
Jacob coming in hot with the Rick Rubin slander was so unexpected lol
@jayandgem 2 ай бұрын
Rick Rubin is a charlatan.
@FromPoetryToRap 2 ай бұрын
@@jayandgemno
@jayandgem 2 ай бұрын
@@FromPoetryToRap We don't have to agree.
@FromPoetryToRap 2 ай бұрын
@@jayandgem don’t speak your opinion like it’s fact bro 😂
@borokymusic 2 ай бұрын
i don't think 'slander' the right word. I'd prefer 'disagreement'. Like I'm doing with you ;). I'd love to see Rick and Jacob have a conversation! The oxford languages google dictionary definition of slander: 'the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation'
@animalmace 2 ай бұрын
Can we all please agree on how nice his voice is, gosh dang
@eatingmovies420 2 ай бұрын
actually no
@MrTimg12 2 ай бұрын
There are many aspects to this of course. He's a baritone which gives his voice a very nice depth & tone. His accent is received pronunciation. An English accent associated with the BBC of yore. He went to a private school in North London and they'd've all largely spoken 'posh'. I think this is another aspect of him just being himself. Having a posh accent can often be derided as being privileged or self entitled for example. That's often why some people affect a different accent, 'mockney' or multicultural London, in order to fit in and be seen to be cool. JC doesn't suffer from such self consciousness and speaks just the way he always did. It's another example of him being just himself and whatever one's accent it's fine.
@chrisjames1924 2 ай бұрын
Very expensive private school fees to get a voice like his.
@eliaseal331 2 ай бұрын
It is not only for the good fortune of the individual to have a talent such as his to be fostered through a privileged upbringing, but it is such great fortune for the true enrichment of culture. There has definitely also been an element of cultural timing, that he speaks of here, to allow acceptance of such privilege, in a way that avoids the limitations of the typical reverse-snobbery that we can even see in this short comment thread.
@eliaseal331 2 ай бұрын
@@chrisjames1924also: he wasn’t pressured into musicianship, and yet he gave up the violin by age 4 lol
@Guerry78 2 ай бұрын
I’ve never heard of this guy and I think “delightful” is the word I would use to describe him. He just seems like such a gem of a young man
@BDYTPodcast 2 ай бұрын
So therapeutic so eye-opening so meditative and so healing to hear everything that Jacob has to say I’m so glad that this podcast is 2 1/2 hours long. Oh my gosh I could listen to this again and again.❤❤❤❤
@biawe7782 2 ай бұрын
Agree!!
@alex-ei5pu 2 ай бұрын
The thumbnail got me for the first time. Ive never watched any of your guys' videos with a guest that I wasn't already a fan of. But I saw the thumbnail and I was too curious to skip over it. The first minute hooked me immediately and the whole episode was great. Jimmy would be proud.
@rudolfboukal1538 2 ай бұрын
What an incredibly enriching program and discussion - not only for music but also for living life. Colin and Samir you are wonderful hosts and conversationalists. This was such a pleasure to listen to. And Jacob - he is one of my most favorite humans beings .... oh, and he does music too.
@Mr_B31 Ай бұрын
“This is my voice, it’s the voice of others; it’s when I can offer whatever courage I have to you to use your voice. That’s me speaking, that’s me singing.” What an incredible thing to to give to the world. What a wonderful motivation. I also sang in one of his audience choirs, and he gave me courage, and uplifted me. I always say I’ll remember that gig for the rest of my life. Thank you Jacob
@melodiebilodeau 2 ай бұрын
"Heroes are people who make things possible for you." Can you imagine the number of people who feel that way about Jacob. What a joyful, driven, inspiring human. ✨
@brandmore 2 ай бұрын
literally the most insanely talented person i have ever seen. Glad this collab happened
@calvv1n 2 ай бұрын
I love the part about Rick Rubin, Of all the content I've been witness of from Jacob, his speech is rarely confrontational. But, in this moment he has a direct counter opinion of Rick's book which provides a creatively refined outlook. Rick Rubin and Jacob Collier, two people that are creative idols, two people that are about art in it's rawest form, can still have differing outlooks on where that purity is the most refined. Two sides of the same coin. It's quite a beautiful juxtaposition.
@idahostudios 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely- so good. I would actually love to see Rick interview Jacob- that would be so interesting!
@Hive5ive Ай бұрын
I personally think Jacob is misunderstanding Ricks philosophy. Rick doesn't think there is one way to make anything, completely the opposite actually. What he does believe, fervently, is that if your focus while making art is solely on the audience, you will lose your way. Art should have deep meaning to you the creator and secondarily to the consumer.
@brianwaugh9249 Ай бұрын
@@Hive5ive Nailed it.! Thank you!!
@Hive5ive Ай бұрын
@@brianwaugh9249 I appreciate you 🙌
@joshnunez518 2 ай бұрын
Every interview on here I think is the best interview so far but this…THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE BEST ONE. So much insight. Thank you
@ProAudioIQ 2 ай бұрын
Showed up for Jacob. Subbed because of the two of you. Fantastic interview. Lot's of people have interviewed Jacob, but this is the most comprehensive summary of so many of his thoughts. I love how you brought in his quotes. It really let him dive further into why he feels that way. It was really cool to hear him respond to your views of his thoughts. The balance was great.
@markaprill6501 2 ай бұрын
The teacher not following POLICY brought a tear to my eye. That was a beautiful moment. Edit: to be clear, most policies should be followed. If the policy and the right thing conflict…do the right thing.
@benfoxcroft2252 Ай бұрын
I love Jacob Collier more than most people. I really adore and relate to the pureness of his musical interest. Thank you to Colin and Samir for being wonderful interviewers too and allowing him to shine even further. 🙂
@joecarulli6566 2 ай бұрын
Transcendent. Thank you for taking your time. I have so much gratitude for this.
@danieltitus26 2 ай бұрын
Oh my god my worlds are colliding! Ive been so hyped about Djesse 4 and now seeing this interview is surreal!
@luisnogueira456 2 ай бұрын
OMG THANK YOU FOR THIS came for jacob, got absolutely mindblown by his thinking, stayed for you, subscribed, whatched more videos. Im glad i found this boat to sail on.
@madeofmetal94 2 ай бұрын
What an incredible person. I would absolutely love to sit and chat with Jacob, he I such a linguist and has such a brilliant capacity for stimulating conversion.
@giuoco 2 ай бұрын
Watching Jacob impassioned about Rick Rubin’s philosophy was so good. I was enthralled watching that.
@alexkingphoto 2 ай бұрын
This is genuinely the best interview I've ever seen about creativity. Great job by everyone.
@anthonyluna91 2 ай бұрын
Jacob is a musician but it seems he’s also a fascinating philosopher. He speaks so eloquently here, every line he says has such incredible depth. Thank you guys for this beautiful conversation.
@ayokakaiser Ай бұрын
THANK YOU for introducing me to Jacob!!! Have been going down a rabbit hole since I listened to the interview and am deeply fascinated and inspired! In every interview I’ve listened to he says something that really lights me up - and his audience choirs are soooooo cool! Can’t wait to attend a concert!
@SoundyVoid 2 ай бұрын
This is exactly what we needed, one of best interviews by far!!
@mbsrosenberg 2 ай бұрын
I don't think I've been so excited to watch one of your interviews... and I watch all of them...
@samuelayandokun9292 2 ай бұрын
Collier is on the on the level of a "micheal Jordan" at what he does. Never ever expected u guys would interview him. Eyes closed listening to this as i wanted to sleep, the sound effect got me.
@ActuarialNotes 2 ай бұрын
Thanks C&S ❤ This is the collab I needed. Jacob is one of the most inspiring, service-driven, and generous spirits I know of. Soooo much to learn from his perspective.
@idahostudios 2 ай бұрын
Service-driven- YES!!!! And of course all of the above....but I love his heart and giving spirit.
@mydogsareneat 2 ай бұрын
Jacob made me not end my life when my skull was damaged and hes always gonna be #1 for me
@calixtonavarro2507 2 ай бұрын
Yes! It's not that I don't enjoy you interviewing experts in the business and technical side of being a creator, but I just enjoy when you get a little out of that niche. Jacob is such an interesting personality, that I am eager to hear what he's got to say. Great job, C&S!
@basmoza8455 12 күн бұрын
Jacob has become my spirit guide. The lessons in my own music understanding and playing is profound. I truly love this dude. He is an inspiration to say the least. Just saw him in concert couple nights ago and was moved, amazed, and connected. I am so excited to see where his creativity and career take him. I hope he never loses that youthful wonder and openness to the world of music, harmony and togetherness. What can I say. An angel among us. The presence of and example of the beauty of what's possible in this world. Maybe I'm exagerating. Maybe delusional. I don't know. But all I can say is it is comforting and warm. What this world needs loads more of. Keep it up Jacob. We love you and your spirit. Thank you for your hard work and perseverence. It's more important than you think. You have touched me for sure.
@MarcelaAkey 2 ай бұрын
Omg I clicked this without looking at the length thinking it’d be one of those short, snappy interviews, so when I realized this was 2 and a half hours it felt like Christmas. So excited to listen!
@suri4Musiq 2 ай бұрын
I love your interview Colin and Samir
@whatsaroxy 2 ай бұрын
Ohhh I love that you got him on the show! I’ve been to his concert twice now (once with an orchestra other time at a festival) and he’s just really that good.
@benh7506 Ай бұрын
Amazing interview. So many great nuggets of wisdom about life, music, and creativity
@ankit_mangesh 2 ай бұрын
I don't know how I took so long to discover Jacob Collier, but just a week in, I feel profound gratitude to his existence and ability to transmit creative wisdom. Thanks a ton!
@samlaxvisuals 2 ай бұрын
Incredible conversation with so many wonderful insights and nuggets of knowledge- thanks to all three of you!
@hcoutts297 2 ай бұрын
That moment when Jacob looked down the camera right at me, gave me a note and moved it. He conveys such strong intention - I sang; he changed my note. It felt amazing and strangely intense - like hypnotism. 😊
@JDBaah 2 ай бұрын
ugh so many gems!!! I needed this so much
@ChristianBehnke 2 ай бұрын
This was by far one of the best interviews I've ever heard - the thoughtfulness and insight that Jacob has about life is oustanding.
@adrianpaulwynne 2 ай бұрын
Wonderful open conversation. I never really understood Jacob before and where he was coming from but now I feel like I do and I really like him Lots of wonderful life advice to learn from; how to live creatively, happily and with good mental health Thanks for sharing
@getjaxon 2 ай бұрын
Amazing talk, especially about "messy action" or happy accidents that are part of the process. His wisdom is unmatched.
@AnthonyMichaelSneed Ай бұрын
Look at “Under the Bridge” a deeply personal poem that Kiedis wrote that had great meaning to him. Rick discovered it and urged him to present it to the band. He took the personal and brought it to the masses. It’s why it resonates deeply. The masses connect with it but not in the way that Kiedis does and that’s why it’s art.
@louisrousseaudepierpont7746 Ай бұрын
Waw this is maybe the best interview I've ever seen... Thank you guys! 🙏🏼✨
@samuelreisart 2 ай бұрын
What an amazing conversation, Jacob is amazing!
@breadtomato 2 ай бұрын
hearing that jack conte was an original supporter and inspiration is such a full dang circle moment for me, watching this. love this planet
@jakejohannesen33 Ай бұрын
wow. I was not expecting him to openly criticize rick Rubin like that. It was thoughtful and genuine but took me completely by surprise.
@enkiitu 2 ай бұрын
There's so much important and interesting stuff thrown out during this interview... I need to watch it a couple more times. It's mind boggling how much wisdom Jacob has being so young. It kind of depresses me to be exposed to such articulated and informed opinions that seem so logical and accurate and not being able to come up with said ideas on my own. But I guess we always have to keep learning. Great conversation.
@AndrewScott123 2 ай бұрын
I was really struck by how strongly Jacob spoke against Rick Rubin ideas and his book. Great interview!
@GizzyDillespee 2 ай бұрын
That's the 2nd comment I've read like this... I can't wait to get to that part... but I don't want to ffwd😮😂. I didn't read any of Rick's books, but I saw a couple interviews... I think I must've missed the problematic stuff, so I'm curious to hear about what Jacob noticed.
@dylanmax. 2 ай бұрын
i would definitely recommend reading the creative act by rick. i think jacob misunderstood the core message. which is why a long form conversation between the two is so needed. there's alot to uncover@@GizzyDillespee
@drmedwuast 2 ай бұрын
So refreshing to hear someone in the public eye talk about Rick Rubin critically. I love Rick, I think he's a genius in his actions and a fool with his words
@ElleAura12 2 ай бұрын
Omg, I absolutely adore Jacob and his music. This interview is going to feed my soul. Thankyou!
@andrewrocha9766 Күн бұрын
I am not one to usually comment on videos but Jacob legit said “He’s not a genius” and I interpreted most of this interview as someone who just loves to create. He isn’t trying to flip the industry on its head or make some huge impact. He’s just having fun and doing what he loves to do. I don’t see anything wrong with that. Folks who put titles on others who didn’t even ask for that shouldn’t be blamed for it. If his music or philosophy doesn’t resonate with you, I’m pretty sure that’s okay because all that means is he isn’t for you. “Different strokes for different folks”
@jdrummerdd 2 ай бұрын
dude inspired me to get back into drumming along with that Drumeo channel. Been like 6 years since i played consistently and im so appreciative.
@aaaaallllleeeeexxxxx 2 ай бұрын
"I don't think Rick's audience is creative people, I think his audience is people who aren't creative for whom creativity is novel." Jacob not holding back. Love to see it.
@spike8683 2 ай бұрын
ruthless indeed, but couldn't be further from the truth. The people I know who have bought this book are deep in the creative process and feel it to be a great resource for the obstacles we face as artists. It was the only part of the interview I really didn't resonate with.
@kutmgmt1390 2 ай бұрын
yeah, it's a very arrogant take based on his insecurities. Rubin has both credibility and commercial success, Collier is just credible. @@spike8683
@giograziose 2 ай бұрын
Jacob really missed the mark here. Rick’s perspective, for anyone interested, is to prompt openness and to question the nature of art itself. Listen to any of his long form talks or the artists who he collaborates with. Jacob was clearly projecting his own stuff onto the text as if Rick assumes himself to be some sort of guru. This is how he is perceived culturally by many who don’t actually investigate or orient themselves to his work.
@cleamusicuk 2 ай бұрын
I think he felt protective of his own drive to create for others. I could totally see where he was coming from, even though I'm currently enjoying Rick Rubin's book. If you're a creative practitioner and thinker, I can also see how the book may not be as useful to you as you're already living and breathing it. He just basically wants to have like a boxing match with another wonderful artist on the planet, and I can't wait to see that conversation!
@juliolarosa9750 2 ай бұрын
I just watched the entire interview... What a pleasure!! you guys did a fantastic job , gently tapping into deep and exciting topics. Jacob never ceases to amaze me... what a legend
@taylorscott1849 2 ай бұрын
This is a deeply and thoroughly inspiring and creative talk and I really appreciate you guys for conversating with him. He is truly one of a kind and you guys are FANTASTIC interviewers. Every single question was on point! Thank you Colin and Samir!
@geoth44 Ай бұрын
You must be absolute insane to say he's like Mozart
@aleccraig7283 2 ай бұрын
The Mozart of Gen Z is a millennial
@rjvanetten3123 2 ай бұрын
Shhhhh details, details…
@willburbur3793 Ай бұрын
This was also my first thought. But this is incredibly common in the music industry. Like the Beatles are the music of the boomers but they are all silent generation. It makes sense that the people that are making music that is appealing to the youth are maybe slightly older than those youths themselves
@sinatrabone 2 ай бұрын
This has been so thought provoking. Thanks for being Jacob on to the show and building such a wonderful conversation with him. I’m so inspired to create when I hear him discuss his own story. I’m going to see him in a couple of months playing live in Salt Lake!
@shua_films 2 ай бұрын
This is my favorite interview you guys have done YET!!! I'm not surrounded or know any artist like this with this fluidity to themselves and the art. I really needed this insight! Thank you guys for another banger interview 🙏🏽💯❤🔥
@brians7100 2 ай бұрын
94, he’s a millennial
@bluxpretion Ай бұрын
i cant believe i let that whistle past me
@willburbur3793 Ай бұрын
Beatles were silent generation and they were the music of the boomers, this is pretty common that the artists appeal to people younger than them
@lizziex7117 Ай бұрын
@@willburbur3793 this is so true - Gen z is definitely his core audience
@jaydoubleu42 Ай бұрын
What if... Your generational identity has more to do with your thoughts, ideas, and how you move through the world around you, rather than defaulting to a assignment of expectation based on when you were born? 🤔
@Cyber_Cowboy Ай бұрын
@@jaydoubleu42what if words don't have meaning? Or you make up your own definition for a word and everyone makes up their own definitions for every word. Then who I even say the word when I make your own sound? Or realize words have meaning He's a millennial but just accept that is what it is and don't let labels define you. He's a millennial so what? Don't let labels carry so much power that you want to change the definition and rules to make sure the label doesn't apply to you.
@haloKINGSstudios 2 ай бұрын
Funny how he's the "Mozart of Gen Z", when he's technically a Millennial...
@minigrok 5 күн бұрын
Did you notice that Jacob's clothing colors are in composé with the curtain in the background, the two rolls on the side wall, the 2 colored books against the wall, and the hanging strings?
@CalebOlshefsky 2 ай бұрын
Loved the intro! So creative and beautiful with that directing moment right to camera. Well done to whoever figured that out. Such a creatively stimulating conversation. I was listening to it with a friend and then we immediately went and had our own 3hr conversation about feeling and meaning. ❤
@shaneilellis9832 2 ай бұрын
He's a millennial , he was born in 1994
@IAmJeanius 2 ай бұрын
“He’s called the Mozart of Gen Z” “He’s down many things at the age of 29” that’s not Gen Z!!🤣
@shaneilellis9832 2 ай бұрын
@@IAmJeanius yeah 29
@hartyewh1 2 ай бұрын
True, old pos😅
@camthomson3260 2 ай бұрын
He wasn't a musical servant in 1994 though was he? He is now and we are slap bang in the middle of Generation Zs music, hence "the mozart of Gen Z". It's not claiming he is a part of Gen Z but rather the voice this generation is gravitating towards.
@hartyewh1 2 ай бұрын
@@camthomson3260 Servant?
@mdarrenu 2 ай бұрын
never heard of the guy
@Crossedkiller 2 ай бұрын
YES please keep making these super long interviews. I LOVE them!
@mykidsmom1999 2 ай бұрын
I found Jacob during COVID and so glad I did! He’s such an amazing human. Thank you for sharing your world with us!
@cyrilpatouillard9215 2 ай бұрын
OK, so if Jacob Collier is comparable to the great Mozart, does that mean he surpasses composers like Vivaldi, Chopin, or even Beethoven? I believe you are somewhat mistaken. Jacob Collier is certainly talented, but he is definitely not the only one of his generation; many others are in the shadows and haven't had musician parents.
@jayclarke5466 2 ай бұрын
Obviously u have issues with Jacob…yes he s this era s Mozart…he creates music and creates his own vids …did Vivaldi do that? He s an amazing pianist and multi instrumentalist whose vocal arranging skills are incredible…now, are there other amazing musicians today…oh yeah…but he s other worldly
@cyrilpatouillard9215 2 ай бұрын
@@jayclarke5466Obviously, your musical culture must be limited.
@b1i9 2 ай бұрын
@@cyrilpatouillard9215ultimately his music has no staying power... of course, comparisons to any classical composer are silly because music today is measured by recorded releases, and so far Collier has'nt released any album that people will be falling in love with in 30 years from now. his theoretical knowledge is completely irrelevant to his quality as a musician.
@aaronleung8809 Ай бұрын
We will look back in a few centuries
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