Jacob Collier Answers Music Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

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Published 2024-01-23
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier answers the internet's buzzing questions about instruments and musical theory. What is the difference between black and white piano keys? What makes up the rhythm section? What makes a bass line sound funky?

Director: Justin Wolfson
Director of Photography: Francis Bernal
Expert: Jacob Collier
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon White
Production Manager: D. Eric Martinez
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Camera Operator: Christopher Eustache
Sound Mixer: Rebecca O’Neil
Production Assistant: Caleb Clark
Special Thanks: Sean Lefkovitz

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All Comments (21)
  • @somethingbl
    Singing those microtones with perfect clarity and distinction is ridiculous
  • @jonibarguren6675
    the 5 finger polyrhythm is wild.. his coordination is beyond admirable
  • @orionthatman9390
    Non music people will not realize how insanely impressive him singing those microtones is. With actual separation between the tones and not sliding.
  • @powerbastion1083
    Imagine having him as your tutor for 3 years at University. That would just be the most inspiring time of your life
  • @stripedpants1668
    Jacob was struck by lightning and still gave this WIRED demonstration. Respect.
  • @Will-zs6ln
    Jacob saying "I'm a musician" is the biggest understatement ever.
  • @plebbythepleb099
    You can tell he just lives and breathes music and I am so here for that.
  • @noeliav.9878
    The speed in which he communicates without losing clarity is genius
  • @mrjamestiu
    The way he explained and demonstrated the microtones in such precision is creepy good. And did it so casually too WTF LOL
  • @SilentHillWomble
    Bass is one of those things where you don't notice it until it's gone. Things just sound empty when it's not there
  • @timtabutops4611
    The microtones and finger polyrithm are clear indicators that this guy in a genius.
  • @panavcreative
    That man did a 5 finger polyrhythm in such a flex that my fingers just fell off and ran away
  • @JalenJaguar
    Music theory definitely is an encyclopedia of a thousand languages, and he seems to be fluent in an unusually high number of them
  • @orionthatman9390
    You have no idea how much joy it brought me to hear him mention and give praise to J Dilla. LEGEND.
  • @stewiegriffin993
    The way this guy motivates me every single day...he just makes you realize there's no perfect or wrong approach to what you're doing musically, as long as you are satisfied with what you're doing. I literally picked up learning new instruments BECAUSE of Jacob Collier
  • @pitpride1220
    Living in his brain would be equally beautiful and terrifying! Fantastic artist.
  • @circeus
    "I'd recommend yelling in cathedrals in general" is a sentiment I approve XD
  • @mattchewhughes
    @3:47 “I like playing games for fun.” Jacob’s entire mind in one sentence. And we’re all here for it.
  • @dangeraardvark
    you don't always hear the bass, but you always feel it.