I could write a thesis on the easter eggs. Of course my favorite is his mom Suzie on violin. I love how George Gershwin's face pops up right as JC quotes Fascinating Rhythm in his piano solo. The cameo by his Moroccan Gnawa friend Hamid El Kasri near the end, playing the wonky gnawa groove which is so similar to the wonky samba groove that permeates the arrangement. The hyperspeed resrospective of his entire career in the first few seconds. The backwards quote of Lionel's original, also in the beginning. How he plays one of his Grammy's as a percussion instrument right after the wiggle wiggle, in a song that itself went on to win a Grammy. Steve Vai and Quincy on chords. How the bass doubles the piano at the end of the super fast piano solo. How the Oakwood Aeolians join in in the mid song crescendo.The bear hat, given to him by Genevieve Artadi of Knower. The African drum he scratches early in the first verse as a shout out to his song Hideaway. If ur a producer you cannot miss his Logic Breakdown of this song, many secrets are unlocked.

I'm a pretty chill, laid back person rarely moved to strong emotional responses. For no obvious, strictly logical reason, watching the music video for this piece almost always brings me to tears. It's so beautiful.

He wrote the orchestration for this on the fucking plane rhe day before they were recording. Richer scale musical genius. Such a beautiful fusion of classical training, jazz and creativity. Go Jacob.

I’m a Brazilian musician.Maybe one of the main thing that you guys missed is the “batucada”,a very popular percussion rhythm ,that’s used mostly during Carnaval(Mardy Gras)by Escolas de Samba(Samba Schools).It’s hard do explain.But Jacob not only got the essence of it,as he used it to perfection!!!It’s amazing how he could manage Brazilian’s blood tropical veins running.Excuse me for the rotten English.Love from Brazil.

He's got Take 6 with some great harmonies. This guy is going to be considered as one of the greats. He's an amazing musician. Plays all instruments. Heck...Quincy Jones is his Mgr. The guy hangs with him and Hancock. He goes to MIT and teaches music theory. Just found him today. Can't stop watch his videos. Lol Yes.....love this guy. 👍🏻

Quincy Jones is my favorite Easter Egg, for sure! Love, love, love Quincy Jones.

I run a music night for our strata, mostly older folks. I use 8 speakers to fill the room with great sounds. Large tv screen. I played the original, Lionell's live version 15 years later which is also awesome. Then I play this video followed by JC's live version with the Markopole orchestra. People were fascinated, impressed, confused, but entirely happy. I was in Heaven!

jacob collier is obnoxiously good at music

One of Jacob's easter eggs seems to be "wiggle wiggle wiggle" :)

How to win a Grammy, by Jacob Collier Step 1. Play a Grammy on said song, Step 2. Win Grammy Step 3: Repeat

Jacob Collier takes the music to a next level with respect to all genres. Absolutely wonderful! :-)

My easter egg; the legendary Metropole Orkest (orchestra). Established shortly after World War II by Dutch government to bring people hope and entertainment. Ever since, it’s a leading orchestra in its genre, playing jazz, pop, classical, film/TV and world music and everything in between and around that. 20 Grammy nominations and they won 3.

I cannot wait for the day when the rest of the world realises how monumental this music is. It gives me shivers every single time. An absolute majesty. Love, love, love, love, love, love :))))))

Dude respected and improved upon the song all at the same time.

That was musically, whimsically, & delightfully insane!!!

Let's take a moment to appreciate the cutlery percussion. Clearly without it the whole song wouldn't work.

My favorite detail? (Well, one of them) At 6:13 - Take 6 bass voice, Alvin Chea singing a low, low "All Night" and you can hear Jacob's genuine reaction, laughing. (He talks about it here, from his logic session live breakdown of the song: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i6d9lpd8xLS8o3U.html )

Oooh... "A musical gumbo." Hell yeah, man! Great description! The best description of Jacob I've heard is that he has completely surrendered to who he is. I love that about him.

That was STEVE VAI!! On the square with the chords… wow wow And was that Quincy F’n Jones at 7:31??!!

4:42 "Yo, man" says it all. I couldn't express it better myself. Those harmonies are KILLER!

I subscribed because of this video. Thank you MAN! 🙌🏼🙏👍🏽. My favorite part begins at. 1:03 when a Brazilian style carnival percussion rhythm starts... and it doesn’t end till the end. Love 💗 the whole thing.

I'm not musically trained but this is unbelievable. Some of the vocals remind me of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson's songs.

The greatest legend of all in this video is Jacob Collier. The greatest musical genius in my lifetime and I'm pretty old.

Nicely done, Keith. I do so enjoy watching folks enjoy JC as much as I do.

Beautiful and captivating, thank you. And thank you for leaving the vocorder on the shelf...your genius does not need gimmicks to stand out. :)

...favourite Easter egg is the quick shot of George Gershwin. "Porgy And Bess" started it all.

I love the Artists Collaborations with the Metropole Orchestra... Soo much Fun.

first time ever hearing someone call him “jake” hahahah caught me off guard

I never get tired of watching this vid absolutely brilliant 👏 👌

HE PUT LIONEL RITCHIE'S FACE IN THE CIRCLE OF FIFTHS

"That mix is phenomenal." I need that on a shirt

This is an awesome song and video by the amazing Jacob, I’m gunny have to watch it over cause it’s packed full of fantastic chords and video footage that is so fun and energetic! I LOVE IT!

Just witnessing the beginnings of a musical genius🦾👌

MUSIC... the great unifier.... That's why musicians should rule the world!!!

The freedom jazz dance lick the saxes play a few times, catches me everytime

The first person holding the paper with the chords is Quincy Jones. The second person holding the paper with the chords... is that Steve Vai?

collier really decided to sweep on the bass like that. guys not human. that build at the end. so epic man

I think it's cool when you stop to give your opinion. If I wanted to watch it without interruptions I could just watch the original :) Good vid!

I've been away for a couple of days. Got home went to KZfaq and this great reaction is at the top of the homepage. What a treat. Exceptional reaction to an amazing version of this classic. Love both your comments and the positive energy with which you deliver them. This was a treat and I couldn't have asked for a better video to come home to. Thanks. You've got my sub but you deserve way more. They'll come.

Thanks for reacting to great contemporary talents like Jacob. Since you have been covering Marc Rebillet, you have to check out 'day 16: Amsterdam'! Real hidden gem ;)

Stank face: the single highest praise one person can bestow another imo

Jc is beyond brilliant I absolutely live this song and what he has done with it I'm totaly blown away

Oh! Pero que me estaba perdiendo. Llegué aquí sin querer. Gracias dios mío 😱😳😍👏🏾👏🏾

It's the fact that he made the orchestra arrangement 6 hours before he met them.

Sincere thanks for this!! "Musical Gumbo" - amen!

His music is manic, there is just so much is happening. What are we supposed to call this- psychotic jazz for the youtube generation? I don't particularly love his voice, my brain can hardly process the chaotic energy of his music- but I can't stop listening to this little weirdo. Im obsessed.

Keep going on Jacob's stuff. But you should check out Snarky Puppy - Lingus (We Like It Here)

It's cool that you reacted to this song. It's fascinating. Also, Keith, has anyone told you that you sound a lot like Charlie Murphy (RIP)? If I close my eyes, it's uncanny.

Hit that "Take 6" chorus of sound, right there!!!. If you would like an example: I highly recommend listening to the song "Spread Love", by Take 6 and you'll get that reference. And for those who do not know; Brian McKnight's brother is one of the singers in Take 6.

Easter eggs... after the intro, the instruments pretty much drop out and we're left with just Take 6 and Jacob. That is so warm with so much depth, complete ear candy. And who didn't smile when his mom appeared for a fraction of a second?

Another awesome song to react to is Jacob Collier's cover of Michael Jackson's Don't Stop Til You Get Enough.

Listen to his live performance of Make Me cry Mahagony Session , or hallelujah (live on stream aid) performances , these are some of his most touching and raw performances. Absolutely stunning , yull love them.

Just discovered Jacob today. He’s wonderful.

I'm glad with all the talent he has he still remembers who set the table before him. Quincy too was a child genius... and opted to produce rather than just put together a band and cover other's material. This is both a collage and smorgas board of treats. I've heard some of his other tunes and think this one is his best.

one day this amazing boy is going to die... and absurdly proactively I am already deeply saddened know just how huge a loff that is going to be for people.....

This is if the High School Musical Songs were actually good

JC, talented, gifted, blessed.

Awesome reaction, as usual! OK, since you've started down this road, you may as well check out "Moon River" (you kind of have to at this point). Also, check out his logic session breakdown of "All Night Long" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i6d9lpd8xLS8o3U.html (just for yourself)

This jacob collier is good at music, he should try to take piano lessons!

I can't believe I've never heard of him until now! All I can think of is what sort of musical monstrosity would be born if he ever did a collaboration with Leo P.

Yes!!!

Oh my goodness this is out of this world. Take 6 harmonious

Steve Vai = an Easter egg I did not expect.

One word...Genius!!!!

I must be the only person on planet earth to actually not like a single Collier work. It's just way too much, to me feels like a cup of espresso with 5 tablespoons of sugar and 5 goops of molasses + an extra bit of honey.

This is an impressive triumph !!!

:: George Gershwin appearing for the Fascinating Rhythm nod :) ::

Best easter egg imo at 6:59 - Lionel Richie "I love it"

he did the mix himself and all video edits

The whole thing is THE easter egg lol

Would love to see you react to some stuff from Djesse Vol 3

Inspirational !

Great, Keith!!

I agree. Jacob is far out!

I saw pictures of Lionel Ritchie, but did he actually participate in it? Maybe I need to watch a couple(!) more times…

No one's mentioned yet that he quotes from ABC by the Jackson 5 at 7:22.

George Gershwin, Fascinating Rhythm

At 4:35 he sings the first row of lyrics from his song Djesse like he does in other songs

Legendary

sheeesh!

Jacob is good, but simply good. He is MULTIBRAVO on different plains of existance.

That bass at 7:08 wow

Hi! Can you also react to SB19? They are from the Philippines. They just uploaded their latest MV entitled WHAT❓ the leader wrote, compose and co-produce the song. the youngest is the creative director and the Main Vocalist choreographed the song too :) Fun fact: according to a friend of the production they have limited budget for this MV. The production is All Filipino. The scene on desert is actually Lahar , volcanic mudflow and not sand. All of it was shot Here in the Philippines.

Jacob is like Monkey D. Luffy of music :)

Man jacob has some logic breakdowns in his channel, 1 song its 1 hour video its insane

Elite talent. Check out Dirty Loops "Work Shit Out"

7:11-7:15 my sentiments exactly!!! Lmbo!!

Damn. Just…damn.

Now you need to check out Louis Cole.

You know Jacob Collier and Snarky Puppy have a live track out there too, right?

Give a REACT to arguably the FUNKIEST and best RIGHT HAND in the WORLD on keyboards, VALERIY STEPANOV. The MONSTER musician, composer, play about any instrument, YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF. Try his tune, "Hold Onto Hope": kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p9dip9he26eznqc.html

I LOVED abc...123

Wonderful

This is samba.

DAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMN! #nuffsaid

All over the place........🤣😍

You can see why MUSICIANS want to work with him. Finally someone that they can work with and show their true talent. Someone that KNOWS music and complex chord changes. 😮

Chris Martin on camera??

Innovative elements don't save it from overproduction.

2:54 is so sims 2