oh god. This has changed me

honestly Jacob Collier isn't really that special he's just a prodigy master of melody, harmony, voicing, rhythm, has become extremely skilled in singing, drumming, piano playing, guitar, bass, other bass, and lots more, as well as maintaining a cool personality and sense of style and winning two grammys for work he did when he was 21 years old, and being recognized as the next great thing in jazz by Quincy Jones and a bunch of other really famous music guys. meh

Jacob Collier is the definition of this quote from Beethoven: "don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the divine." I can't get over how he so intentionally chooses his sounds to raise the exact emotion he wants to evoke with it.

What the heck... Imogen's version was already pretty much one of the most mindblowingly genius things I've ever heard... I honestly don't understand how he keeps doing this. It's like a whole new song...

I won't live long enough to understand the complexity of these harmonies... you are a unique genius sir.

Dear sister, by the time you read this I will be dead from these sick harmonies.

A cover of Bon Iver's "8 (Circle)" is definitely needed.

There is simply one word to describe Jacob Collier: Genius. He might not like the term, necessarily, but that is what a genius "sounds" like. Music is freedom to him. There are no rules to break for a genius, only new frontiers of explorations. Music Theory stops being a limitations and it becomes a white canvas. A genius has no limitation other than his/her self, and sometimes not even that (take W.A. Mozart). Jacob, if you read this: You will only become more free in your musicality. You have a gift that VERY few have, and thank goodness it is so. Your expression has touched me profoundly, reminding me that genius still walks the earth and it is, sometimes, discovered and brought to the attention of the world. That is very refreshing to me. Thank you for sharing yourself with others. I hope your music will set a new standard in the overall industry and taste of people, because it has certainly done so with me.

The run at 4:17 just fills my mind with so much color and longing

I've listened to this song so many times, and everytime I hear you sing it I go through this crazy world of emotions, it's really cool. I recently lost my father, I was with him when he passed, it's been rough. But every night when I would get home from visiting dad at the hospital, I would heal my pain by turning off the lights, turning on the "star light" system in my room and pretending like I'm floating in another galaxy, it's amazing. And I thank you for that, for helping ease the pain through your musical heart. At 4:35 my life changed, those voicing and harmonies just changed my life. Thank you Jacob!

I've been returning to this since two years, and I do not grow tired of it. It continues to pluck a very special string inside me. Jacob is a gift to be cherished.

Could not have asked for a better birthday gift. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤ a new year, a new journey

I've been a fan of Imogen Heap for as long as I can remember. I specifically remember this song blasting in my headphones walking down the halls of my middle school on my iPod. This just brings back memories of a childish wonder, of a time when I didn't have to worry about bills or school or jobs... just living.

How have I only come across this now?!? The way you play with dominant and diminished chords right next to each other is mind-boggling to me. Well played, good sir.

Jacob gifted and anointed by God to make beautiful music. This happens not very often that such a being comes our way. Blessings upon you dear Jacob and may God increase your territory greatly. Continue to create your music for the masses ! We’re listening intently.

One of the most beautiful things I've ever heard in my life. Absolutely stunning.

I remember discovering Jacob from an NPR clip last year. I was so impressed and hooked onto his talent. This song. This song is so incredibly and timelessly beautiful and emotional. Then I see just now that Jacob did his rendition of this song 6 months ago. Oh. My. God. Those emotions that the original brings, are different for some reason with this song. With the original, I always felt every emotion except for happiness, but with this rendition I felt those same emotions at first, which then changed to happiness.

I listen to this when I’m stressed (so pretty much daily) and it brings me back down to earth every time. Jacob, you’ve made my world an even more beautiful place to live in.

5:50 is an incredible use of voice leading that leaves the tonicization in just four chords. To hear that structure against the diatonic changes -- in the moment of spontaneous playing -- is a definite rarity and a fine achievement in voice leading practices.

Don't think you could have picked a better song to show the true creative power of the harmonizer. Amazing.

I love listening to this when I’m in a rough spot. It’s able to put me back in the right mindset again.. Jacob has an awesome gift

2:23 & 3:27 the way he resolved that healed me spirituality... i feel like he nailed the connection between the song's content and his harmonic interpretation

I think this is what Jacob is the most brilliant at. Deep, beautiful ballads with such incredible harmonies. Love it!

caution headphone users you might be impacted spiritually

I live for moments of hearing moving music that not only touches me, but inspires me to seek new avenues of music that I never knew existed!

this sounds like a hot bath after a long work day

Something moved inside me and I cried in awe of the aural beauty. Thank you Jacob.

The amount of Emotion he put in this Song is incredible. Listening to it all day. Thats also why i love live Performances like these :3

I'm back watching this video again after going ahead and looking into who this dude is. Seeing his other videos to the point where I'm starting to run out, I'm back listening to this again and yeah he's the real deal.

My favorite Jacob performance even all these years later. Magical.

Good grief this got me emotional all over again. He gives it even more power beauty and heart wrenching dramatic gloriousness. Even with making those crazy jazz chords. What an experience.

this is really, really special. jacob's other work is mind-blowing but none have had me close to tears like this one. absolutely pure genius. I hope jacob lives to continue to bless us with his imagination for a long, long time.

I came here depressed and left amazed at this man's talents. Love the original still but this man is something else!

The first time I heard that falling progression at 7:05 I damn near had a heart attack. My body went into shock, in disbelief of what I was hearing. You're showing people things they didn't even know were possible, Jacob. Thank you.

It makes my palms vibrate and feel warm, like at an old time revival! Music in Heaven must sound like this.

Can't forgive myself for missing your show here in Argentina. You are something else. I love you, man, and I speak from the deepest part of my heart.

I love that Jacob imprinted his own style into this song, while keeping the cool distorted voice, and the general minor 7th harmonic theme. You can still hear his crazyness and his love for modulation. The original to me will always be perfect though.

so intense and beautiful. Absolute game-changer for the music industry, Jacob! MORE PEOPLE NEED TO SEE THIS

These most beautiful vocal chords push me back and forth with their pressure

So beautiful. Thanks Jacob. Saw you at Bonnaroo and it was like nothing else I've seen. You deserved a bigger crowd but it was also kind of awesome to be surrounded by pretty much just musicians who really appreciated what was going on.

The mixing on this makes it feel so epic, the reverb and panning give it an authentic jazz choir feel. I absolutely love this.

I love your music, specifically your vocals. Thanks so much. 😊🎼🎶🎵👍

The emotion in his music moves such deep feelings inside of me I never knew I have. Pure Awe.

Oh my god... this heavenly music is to freaking good for my sinners ears. Magnificent! I'm falling in love with your music again jacob..

I have goosebumps literally everywhere!

I feel like Jacob Collier is the only musician on this planet who understands music 1000% and who actually knows how to use his instruments to the very last detail. Unbelievably good and absolutley unique.

This just lifted my soul out of my body. Thank you Jacob.

Its like arriving in Heaven.... cant describe.... pure magic

Man, your music is helping me through some hard times! Thank you so much for your great gift

Complex and undetectable chord in some passing note. No word can describe. You nailed it Jacob. 🙌

Jacob you are a genius and this is pure magic and colors, it was an honor meeting you in argentina

never before have I experienced such prolonged and sustained goosebumps holy shit

whhhhhhaaaaaaaattttt tttttttttthhhhhhheeeee heeeeeeeeeeeeeellllllll.... ISGGOOoooinnngg oooonnn

I keep coming back to this. And it blows my mind every time.

I used to love this song because of the harmonies. This cover ascended me to heaven.

this came out 3 years ago and I still cant get over how good it is tbh

Jacob Colliers music makes me feel like I want to crawl inside it, so that it can hug me and that I can be in this safe place where I can be one with the music and have no other worries or thoughts disturbing me

No words...Unbelievable feelings... goosebumps all the way...

the sudden lighting shift at 2:29 along with the C#m7/E made him look soo good

Waiting for a resolution all the way through but to no avail... Love it

5:50 that A-E-F#maj9 tho

I just don't want to stop listening to this. It keeps getting better the more I listen.

I am listening for the first time as a huge Imogen Heap and Jacob Collier fan... Just saw this video for the first time. I am so excited!!

Looks like I'm early, let me make a prediction: Jacob nails it

Oh my actual goodness. Imogen is my other great musical inspiration. I've watched her perform this song so many times, and it has COMPLETELY blown my mind seeing you work your magic on it Jacob. Such an incredibly sensitive version - this song is not an easy one to approach as the original is so, well, original. Anyway, you NAILED IT...of course :D Much love from Wales.

I’ve only just discovered this, how?!?!?! Absolutely insane, can’t stop listening to this. Love you jacob!!!!

Im so impacted and inspired by this. its SO amazing

I always wanted you to record this song! THANK YOU THANK YOU!

MY FAVOURITE SONG COVERED BY MY FAVOURITE MUSICIAN. IT'S A GOOD DAY.

The feelings that these sounds generate in me, are what I hope the universe feels like to my soul, after it has left my body one day. Jacob, Man... you would make Bach twitch. Cant wait to see you next (and every) time you're in New York. Where credit is due, Ben is an incredibly talented man and genius all his own. Much love, Guys!

Magical... fills my heart with joy... thank you...

The future of music, what an absolute genius.

This is pure heaven.

This is such an amazing magical recording. I keep coming back to it.

Truly amazing......Thank you for blessing my ears with this cover. Its incredible!

This song is my light during the COVID-19 outbreak. Thank you

my heart: what beautiful music my brain: MMM WATCHA SAYYYY

Breathtaking... Heavenly sound...tears

I won't be told this isn't the best intro to any song ever written. When I need to switch off I come and listen to the first 30 seconds of this song. Sublime

Notification squaad!!? I was really hoping you cover this song sometime. Amazing as usual

Wow. Imogen Heap wrote a great song and what a fine tribute.

You're incredible Jacob, as always.

I'm convinced that Jacob Collier is the human portal to another world where everything, all concepts, all feelings, all physical constructions, all souls, all bodies are made of Harmony and music.

Exactly what I needed before going to bed!

Jacob would you please just give us other musicians a chance please?

Wow..had goosebumps the whole time!!

these harmonies are on a different level. you're incredible.

Hyped to see you in Tokyo Jacob!

I was expecting gunshot betrayals at any moment

Imogen and Jacob are two musicians that wildly inspire me while simultaneously making me think 'yep no way it gets better than this' It's such an odd headspace to be in, but I'm so thankful for it

This is the epidomy of a cover. Completely unique and this rendition gave me much respect for him as an artist. I can only truly recognize the lyrics. Absolutely original

Na na na na na na na Na na na na Hey June

Jacob, you should cover "O Magnum Mysterium" by Morten Lauridsen....I'm sure as former boychoir member you've heard of Morten Lauriden's music...if not you should check that out and his "Lux Aeterna" and "Les Chansons de Roses" sets. Transcendentally divine writing and harmonies.

Truly original cover. Its nice, as a musician, to be humbled by things like this. Cheers.

Your music makes my problems smaller. Thank you forever ♡

It was great having you!

"SEEK" at 7:20 ...that was something else...

Wow this goes very deep. Love how rich the sound is.

Only Jacob Collier can change the melody, chord structures, feel, length, style, range, and even some of the lyrics of an already great song and still get away with it.

I must admit, that it takes a bit of getting used to, but once you have freed yourself from the ingenious Imogen Heap version, you might fall in love with Jacob's as well.