The clean voice at 2:24, I’ve never heard him sing like that. Awesome how he used it as a transition from Jacobs voice.

To be fair, so is Jamie ;)

Its a mixture. Kid has perfect pitch, that's not trained.

really... what does it matter?

Lots of dedicated players out there. Very few of them have the talent that Collier has. Of course, that doesn't imply that the more talented will make better music or be more successful. It just means that they have more talent: some people are better at math, some people are better at sports, is it unimaginable that some people are better at music?

A cursory glance at this kid's face juxtaposed to the level of music he's playing should be a dead giveaway that he's got special ability. Not to discredit his hard work, which always needed. That being said, I'll take Cullum's raspy vocals over his any day!

@@fernandoblanc Oh woah... But I agree that many people are simply too laudatory and will go over the top when referring to Jacob - his fan base is more about worshipping than anything else. Apart from them, Jacob's talent is ridiculous, especially his ear...

@@fernandoblanc I'll never even suggest that he's anywhere near MOZART's genius level, please don't get me wrong. I'm only saying that he's *CRAZY good* at music and incredibly gifted, especially the accuracy of his ear - my brothers and I have perfect pitch and none of us can do what he does - instantaneously recognizing chords over other chords, etc. I think it's fair to say that he's above most of the most talented musicians.

Why compare those? everyone is unique that's the beauty of it

Fernando Blanc I understand completely the point you’re trying to make, Mozart was a genius, no one doubts that. But in my opinion Jacob is undoubtedly the genius ‘of our time’ as the original comment suggests. Music is so subjective so instead of deciding how good he is based on how much you like him, let’s instead observe objective measurements and impacts. He has won 4 Grammys, he is widely respected by giants of the music world (Herbie Hancock etc.), he has reinvented sound design in pop music, created a resurgence of modern classical music, modernised and popularised jazz, his command of harmony is unparalleled, his ear is unquestionably one of the best on earth, he’s invented a new genre of harmonic layering in rap music, mastered almost every instrument he touches, taught music to thousands of young people of all ages through a range of mediums, and all whilst he is still in his early 20s. Just because you may prefer Salieri doesn’t mean Jacob isn’t Mozart.

@@henryskillern9328 I don't know anything really about music, but I love it and I love what you put into words here. Jacob is easy to fall on love with, but it's the music that comes from his soul that really touches me.

I’m 8 years late

I was thinking that as well! Just sheer, unfiltered admiration!

Honestly he's gotten way worse his past few albums have not been good let's be honest

@@BrendanCalliesComposer Bro you're the silliest goose rn

exactly! me too

+Daniel Pena What's even more amazing is that he's completely self-taught. Has never had a music lesson in his life. Truly unbelievable.

hes at the royal college of music now so he can develop his talent into pure mastery.

+Margaret Someone Don't know where you heard that lol. He went to the Royal Academy of Music for 4 years studying Jazz Piano. He's incredible don't get me wrong, but what he does involves both talent and work.

I heard it in an old interview of him. I assume then he's since gone to school, good to know. It certainly makes more sense, ha!

I have some friends who know him, I believe he was enrolled in opera productions at a younger age, and did some other choral things, so he's not completely out of the blue haha

Piano Request Guy let see Jacob taking it with Chick Corea as Joey Alexander did. Just saying.

“A Lifetime of practice”.?? Jacob defies that notion... He is mid-twenties and plays like he has been playing for 50+ years..!

Four grammy’s in the future agree. Jacob’s arrangements are the best of our age, maybe more.

On the contrary go for it, go for it and believe in yourself. Jacob is an inspiration brother :)

Chris Blahblahh Yeah ! 😄

I know how you feel. Whenever I wander over to this song, the quality kicks me in the head again. It has timeless style and it's just too crisp. This is as fine as two people and a piano can get.

Anthony Andorn How about "Touch it like it's the last time you'll ever touch a piano." That sounds more encouraging.

I can hardly imagine how it would have been with the great *OSCAR PETERSON* - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLmll89zq9jRqn0.html

+MisterZipit I'm the same. Any time I can I check for a new video coming from Jacob and Dirty Loops :)

Wow, Jacob Collier and Dirty Loops are my favorite artists of the modern age. I really want to find more incredible musicians like them to learn from their musicality!!! Great stuff!

I think the same way too! Both Jacob and Dirty Loops are the musicians I follow!

Yes, yes, yes! And if you love the Loop, you'll love Louis Cole and Knower. Check the out, Jared Hughes.

weird defensive comment 🤔

That glass-of-wine-in-the-gaeden scenario sounds ideal for this music!

Jamie Cullum or Jacob Collier??😍

Bashanvibe ! QUITE AGREE!!! My Friend!

He plays like every instrument aha. Piano, guitar, bass, double bass, drums ... you name it! Modern Mozart imo

Cara o Jacob e um ovni uma coisa incrível que aconteça, eu nao sei se ele vai ser conhecido e vai ganhar sua vida com a musica espero que sim, mas isso nao e uma certeza, o que eu sei e que ele me garante uma felicidade absoluta quando eu escuta ele, pra mim e o melhor, mas também o melhor e muito relativo, hoje ele e o melhor e amanha o melhor e outro, entao acho que aproveitar do momento preciso e bem melhor e ajuda a gente a ficar na vida num rumo tranquilo, dum jeito quieto, vamos esperar que a vida continua.

Io sono Italiano ... 😄

+Thomas Cullum was right, I agree. And Collier would have been right to leave the singing to Cullum.

+CasualSum1 oh come on let's not discuss just listen *-*

Jacob's voice is so much better than Jamie's... Cullum is OK, but Jacob is a once-a-lifetime prodigy.

***** you can't compare them. they're both amazing

For me, Jacob's voice is maybe better in some ways technically - but doesn't sound anywhere near as good as Jamie's. With Jacob I'm like "oh, check all those notes he's hitting with his voice, that's cool" but it sounds kinda dumb - with Jamie I feel it. Just my subjective experience though.