Jacob Collier & Tori Kelly recording Bridge Over Troubled Water (8-minute version)
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One of the most surreal recording experiences of my entire life.
Tori = the GOAT.
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And she's SITTING
Thisss 😭😭😭
Right?!?
Just imagine what it would / could be if she was standing up right! 🤯
Yes and i am flooored
It’s weird but I actually find that my voice feels more supported when I’m sitting. Idk
I love how he knew how epic this section of the song was and Jacob knew he needed to record it on camera. AMAZING!
What’s even more insane is him calling his shot like Babe Ruth and saying “this is going to be a tik tok challenge”🤯🤯🤯
I feel we should make of him a second Truman Show.
Really when you hear the recorded version you’re like there is no way Tori actually did this and it’s a digital construction. I think Jacob had this recording as proof that it was real. There is some pitch correction but in total it’s very impressive. Pushing the boundaries of vocals. Absolutely stunning.
The fact that she can parrot back his runs, perfectly, after ONE LISTEN, is even more impressive than Jacob coming up with these runs. It is absolutely INSANE what she is able to do vocally. Mindblowing.
It's definitely not one take though
@@ZafulZanchezhe’s talking about Jacob singing something and her being able to immediately sing it back perfectly
@@josephhavelka1655And I'm saying that she's not doing it after one listen, it just looks like it due to the cuts. Not undermining her talent, just saying that even for her, this was very difficult to follow, which says a lot about Jacob's epic arrangements.
Jacob is the most talented composer and producer of our time. He's a talented vocalist himself. But Tori is the most talented female vocalist of our time. She can do everything. It's just better that both of them are amazing people and have character as well.
@@ZafulZanchez you must not know Tori Kelly then lmao she does this all the time parroting peoples vocal runs first try legit 1:36 they repeatedly have those instances back and forth. I've seen live streams of her listening to tones of different songs people commented many of which she hadn't recognized and nailed the vocal runs to a tee even added more to them at times this ain't her first rodeo lmao
People who have not worked with singers in the studio won't understand how much skill and empathy it takes to get the vocalist to perform like that. We all know that Jacob is a brilliant composer and musician, but this shows what a hell of a producer he is. Incredible.
Yes. Right on. Such a generous disposition and a deep spirit of welcome brings out the best in everyone he works with.
I think the vocalist deserves more credit here. Tori shows excellent skills.
Yeah, she's incredible 🤘🏼💯
Without this video, so many people just wouldnt believe how there is no pitch correction/autotune needed for this masterpiece. How can y'all be THIS good. Thanks for the comfort and joy this brings! ❤
do you know if he produced all of this album in his bedroom and remotely like this?!
this is like a found-footage film where the main characters are terrifyingly good at music. two thumbs up.
lmfao
It's a horror movie except the horror is my growing sense of existential inferiority lmao
@trailblazer225 Lmaoooooo! This was so accurate!!🤣💔💔😂
It's so unbelievable how talented they both are. Honestly, what a time to be alive!
_What a time to be alive._ Thank you, Jianna!
more skill than talent. Always more skill than talent. Talent only brings you so far, the hard work you still have to do yourself
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Everyone talking about how amazing of a vocalist she is but no one is talking about how amazing it is that she's doing all this while SITTING DOWN like WHAT
He is as amazing 2 but he improved a lot from 4 years ago
Sitting down can help a lot to maintain proper support, as long as you keep your back properly straight and ribs opened through phonation.
@@BE.OFFICIAL i agree but dude is doing riff and runs like crazy lmao
I am so impressed with the aural memory on display here.
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What does “aural memory” mean?
@@jonaswolterstorff3460the ability to reproduce something just by hearing it
@@jonaswolterstorff3460 The ability to hear and reproduce pitch sequences. The speed and complexity of the lines he is singing from his own memory and then Tori repeating them back is tour de force of skill. We called sight-singing class in college "sight-screaming". This is not sight-screaming. Not by a million miles.
@@Jinkaza1882 Right!! Aural exams were my least favorite part of theory too
The amount of melodic memory, vocal clarity and agility this takes is quite insane. Neverming coming up with all this. That's talent
That’s years of hard work …
Autotune can help a vocal runs.
Nut, nut, nut, …… totaly and completiby nut. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
melodic memory... great way to put it. I've listened to the song 20+ times and can't imagine getting those runs on the 1st or 2nd shot
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Jacob hitting a B5 as a BASS is INSANE! My boi easily has over a four octave range 🤯
Bro I couldn't believe my ears!
he aint a bass, man crazy impressive tho
He transcends physical limits. I'm pretty sure he justs doesn't see them. He knows where to go and simply goes there.
A1 to B5, no?
Not a bass, a baritone
I am impressed that A) He has a clear vision of what he wants. B) understands what she is capable of. C) is able to easily communicate his thoughts in a way she understands.
I love how Jacob picked up on Tori's method - when she mentioned how she visualizes "pillars" - and then at 6:35 used her imagery to guide her. Such a sensible, lucid music producer 🎯
Love that you caught this too! Such grace and beautiful teaching
Came here to say exactly that ❤
he also mimics most of Tori's mannerisms when they're just talking. His social intelligence is VERY high.
Those runs are so INSANELY difficult, and she *nails* every single one them. This skill is above and beyond anything I've ever heard before.
Ever? See also Yebba (Tiny Desk) kzhead.info/sun/lKaGd9qAf52obJE/bejne.html See also 19-year-old Whitney kzhead.info/sun/h9Skc8qelnqMlKs/bejne.html
@@EdiDrums Those are fantastic, but Tori's note transitions are SO much snappier while still being in tune. It's just astonishing to me.
Brilliant, too,@@EdiDrums Thank you for the link.
Jacob says “You’re the only singer in the world who could do it.” And he is absolutely right. Tori is a freakin genius, and a crazy musical talent. Obviously so is Jacob, but listen to how she so quickly just takes it on. Those are wicked hard riffs! Love!!! ❤️❤️❤️
No Beyoncé could, Jessie J, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera and a loooot of black American church singers BUT it takes that level of musicianship and technique
A lot of these runs sound like something Ariana Grande does for fun.
@@KamikoAi see I disagree. Beyonce and a couple names you mentioned imo aren’t even close to being as good a vocalist as TK. And that’s no disrespect to their discography or anything which is a different conversation. Just saying in terms of technicality, TK is top 3 all time. To me that is.
@@jaykiser4103 LMFAO Beyoncé can do literally anything vocally, be fcking serious now. Tori Kelly is insanely talented and is well known for her amazing riffs, but plenty of other singers can do the same thing, while being less "nasally" (she makes it sound good though).
@@saku.544 what does that actually mean? She can do anything vocally? That’s just not true, no matter how hard you ride her figurative nuts. I gave her flowers. Her discography is insane. Her impact alone is goated in music. However, that alone doesn’t make her a better vocalist in terms of technicality as I said. It’s not all about riffs as you mentioned.
8:02 That face she makes will always be a clear indicator of how good a musician is. Like, she's not being asked to sing basic vocal runs. This is in the .01% of the upper echelon of music theory, she NAILS it and is still like "was that ok?" There's levels to this.
Not just a masterclass on talent but also how kind artists should be to each other. He communicates what he wants with no ego at all.
not her acting like it’s hard for her 😭
I wouldn't be surprised this video alone wins a grammy 😂
the energy back and forth between these two is just so much fun!! Jacob is like "this is ridiculous but can you try this?" and tori laughs at it because its crazy and then NAILS IT and Jacob is just "YES"
Honestly a massive compliment to Tori when Jacob said "you're the only person in the world who can do this" 6:46
She’s not though. Lara Fabian for example would be able to do what she’s doing with the added bonus of singing with real emotion
@@JT-oh4eu ...Did we watch the same video? Are you honestly saying Tori kelly sing's without real emotion?
@@JT-oh4eu it's not a literal fact. it's a massive compliment to Tori. that's all. jacob is a super nice guy
Jacob: "Why don't you try this..." *Impossible Vocal Riff* Tori: *Laughs in amazement* "Ok, let me try..." *Nails Exact Same Impossible Vocal Riff*
All fact!!!!!!!!!!!!!😂😅
This makes me realize how much tori is criminally underrated
criminally
criminally
Insane how fast she can process and reproduce riffs. I knew she was capable of doing insane riffs, I didn't know she could nail them immediately!
Good Lord, she's amazing! Not just her voice, but her musical brain! She got all of that so quickly.
Phenomenal
Tori’s voice is just angelic😍
The way she listens to a ridiculously complex run and then perfectly repeats it is insane!
Yeah but I prefer when he speaks rather than singing. I don't understand how he is related to music. Maybe he can speak about music then.
@janfyhrholdt2788 this reply makes absolutely no sense
@@janfyhrholdt2788bro what? I’m confused
1:48 how he gives her the run, and she watches intently and listens to him, fully locking in, and then executes it perfectly while using her fingers to replay how the chords should be sung. Just a stunning display of musicianship
I see why they work together so well. He can give her some complex vocal idea and even though she is impressed by it, she can just do it after a couple tries. Two masters at work.
Tori is an incredibly experienced, talented and practiced singer and even she cant believe jacobs harmony runs 😂
I went to school for music. I like to think that I have more than a solid grasp of both music theory and vocal pedagogy. Yet, my brain is just completely overloaded by this video. The sheer talent and skill is beyond words
You can cultivate talent but you can't teach it
Go to a black American church. You'll explode. Cause this is the vocal styling of black Gospel. And yes some effortlessly almost every Sunday.
Same here... Been playing piano and singing since I was a baby. And this still baffles me. It's like how goku welcomes a challenger much stronger than him to fight against.
I think Tori knows her scales. Her ear is skilled!
@@crystalv6122 she 100% knows her theory. I guarantee she practices like nobody’s business. You can hear that she puts the work in, and that her practicing is efficient and focused
The run at 3:13 is my favourite of the whole song, and Tori just locks in immediately to the tone, and the immense admiration Jacob has for her to be able to execute this crazy run. And he even starts by saying “maybe we shouldn’t do all my runs” and she’s like NO I love it!!
When I first listened to this record, I actually thought Tori had ad-libbed those runs in the session haha! Come to find out, Mastermind Jacob carefully planned the whole thing and coached her through it! Great job, Tori! Your vocal muscles are now stronger 💪🏼 And you sang it all sitting down haha love it!! 💯
I thought I loved yebba and john's part until Tori's insane climax surfaced. omg I loved how Tori started out soft and simple but then took a 180 turn and switched it up to these insane riffs. listening to the song, i had only one word in my mind unbelievable!~ Hello Grammy
hihi, climax
Unbelievable… to have another Grammy-level hit with such mastery, fun, and depth of meaning and emotion. Can’t you see Paul Simon giving Jacob the Grammy?
Its insane the sheer amount of control and range they both have
The amount of talent in this room is INSANE and I have to love Jacob BOUNCING out of his seat to sing the high notes at 4:11
Love it 😂❤
What’s also funny about this is that even her outtakes/practice clips are cooking up all the cover videos 😂 (which I’ve thoroughly enjoyed and shared!) Her agility and bright tone together is just unmatched for this kind of thing. And the final version placements and overall emotion knock it out of the park. No one’s come close to it yet so I think yall caught lightning in a bottle with this one.
I’ve watched some covers and a lot seem to not do it the way Tori does it: they lowkey do a cop out version on some runs which would be considered easier. I’m waiting for someone to do it just like her with more power.
@@xia1494 I agree. And in fairness, I’d qualify my original comment to say it’s a bit unreasonable to expect someone to fully match the studio version, save for those with the range to go with really powerful voices, like Grace Kinstler and Sohyang.
As a music teacher, this is so brilliant to watch! He likely works with every artist differently and teaches them each in a style that works for them. Love you, Jacob!
Both these artists are amazing. The talent and skill in that room…
6:48 "you're the one person in the world who can do this" 💜
I'm an old guy (70+). I think, 'so young and so talented.' Pure genius. Stunning.
Such genius at work. They are casually singing complex melodic lines with chromaticism and modulations
One of the greatest minds, and one of the greatest voices in one room.
There are so many artists that are WAY too popular and successful for their level of ability and artistry and there are actual musicians that don’t get near the amount of recognition they deserve. These two are actually genuinely talented and visionary musicians in the popular music landscape, and they get overshadowed by people with a tiny drop of the talent they have. It’s mind boggling to me how our society works sometimes. It’s so backwards. As someone with a master’s degree in music it is so painful to watch people think they know what music is or what it takes. These two never cease to amaze me. It’s refreshing to see Jacob actually use a lot of the chords and unique progressions at our disposal instead of the bare minimum used to make a song. That’s one of the many reasons I love his music. And he got the best person to accomplish these challenging runs.
Because the music this dude makes sounds like ass. There are people out there who don't have 5% of this dude's knowledge and technical ability, but they make music that sounds much, much better.
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The 4:55 "I hate you" is the funniest expression of joy combined with exhaustion. What a masterclass this is - thanks for posting.
And right after you can just see her eyes widen while he does the next part 😂
I've listened to this song well over 100 times now, and I tear up during these runs most of the time. So incredibly amazing!
Glad I’m not the only one. Lol
4:48 is heavenly. Otherworldly. Biblically accurate vocalising wth.
Seriously. That run she does there absolutely blows my mind.
My very favorite part, crazy how expressive it is.
Followed by a quiet "I hate you" 😂
This is the run that made it into the song I think
I'm so impressed by her for high range and agility, but even her low notes are insane and bold!
Dude! The fact that she can follow him, duplicating those runs! My gosh! How amazing... I would love to be able to sing so effortlessly. My voice doesn't have that kind of agility, though, sadly. I love watching this. It's so incredible. They are both so, so good.
I was hoping for a longer version after seeing the YT short. Thanks for releasing this Jacob!
The fact that they did this in under an hour is mindblowing!! 🤯
this is the highest level of making music: jacob thinking the most complicated yet meaningful runs, and was able to demonstrate them flawlessly right away, and tori understanding it and instantly able to sing them. not to mention the excitement that have for challenging and the joy they have when they nailed them. Such an enjoyable video, thank you Jacob.
It’s so funny when people can like have a chat and sing AMAZINGLY in and out like nothings going on. LOVE IT!!
This shows how great you are as a vocalist, Jacob. Tori Kelly is ALREADY an Amazing singer but your leading her "Runs" really shows Your vocal skills. So Good!! 👍🏾
We thank you Yebba, John Legend, Tori Kelly and Jacob Collier for giving us an exquisitely beautiful gift. To have a glimpse into the creative process, to see the joy in it is truly special. The message of the love and hope we can give to each other in the darkest of times radiates brightly in every note. This rendition is special and I do believe that it will multiply that love and hope for many years to come.
Yes. We all need someone to be that bridge over troubled waters today… in this troubled world with brain disease gone global, relationships collapsing, compromise impossible, love and playfulness seeming beyond reach …. With Yebba, John and Tori … Jacob creates an amazing bridge… towards spiritual emotional transcendence.
He is able to sing everything himself. And she picks up everything exactly the way he wants her to. And all of that without stess and with a lot of fun. Wonderful!
Jacob Collier, your voice absolutely floored me. I've listened to a lot of your music, but that was in a final production phase, with audio engineering, and I always had a hint of caution about that. But hearing this. Your range, your vocal dexterity at both ends of the spectrum. The fact that you can hold your own with Tori Kelly is mind blowing.
There is nothing better than seeing a couple of insanely talented people collaborate like this. Most fun ever
6:59 he says she is the only person in the world that could do these runs… after already coming up with and singing all of them himself beforehand so he can teach them to her 😂😂
This is the craziest freakin video I’ve ever watched. The voice control is out of this world.
THERE'S AN EVEN LONGER VERSION OF THIS LEGENDARY SESSION - THANK YOU JACOBBBBBB
If I had this much talent I would NEVER shut up. Tori getting those riffs and runs down within the hour they had is crazy but also not surprised. Musical geniuses 🥹
4:44 Yes Jacob, we would kill to see this performance live!!!
To be honest, I haven’t loved Bridge Over Troubled Water til now. This vocal arrangement makes my brain SO happy.
I feel the opposite. I've slways loved Bridge over troubled Water. What they are doing is awesome but ... they are ruining the genius of the original melodic line. Jacob, you better compose your own Bridge over troubled water
@@armandovico5140 feel the same here.
Just when I thought that was all the BTS footage he could offer us between the production breakdown and these snippets. It’s the gift that keeps on giving!
I love how she reacts like it’s hard for her to do and then she proceeds to immediately do it effortlessly
Oh wow, they are Both so insanely talented!!! Learning those riffs and runs instantly by ear is just phenomenal. Tori you're the best!!!😮😊😅
Listening to both of you sing gives me chills. What amazing talent to share with the world. We are SO fortunate that you allow us to experience your creative space as you bring the music forth from within. Many blessings Jacob. Tears of pure joy.
Tori Kelly is the best vocalist of our Millennial generation. I’m so happy they made her a vocal coach on American Idol again 🥲🥲
“This is gonna be a TikTok challenge” LOL it is
I've been watching the whole video with a dumb smile on my face. I'm so happy to witness this ! 😀
Musicians will see this and just think, “hell yeah”
hell yeah
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I was just gonna see what the process was like for a bit but I couldn't stop watching. Just as beautiful to see this as it is to listen to the final product. Absolutely my favourite version of this song
I'm just crying. This is how good this is.
Jacob, I really need some sleep. Why do you keep posting stuff at 01:23 AM? ❤
Hello from EST, UK!
Maybe the upload was programmed?
The 8 more minutes won’t kill you
I'm dead... 01.50am❤
I love how you're doing this in Tori's register too Jacob. Superb😊
Vocal range and musicality slapssss! Was so focused watching this. Im in awe of both their skills, talent, and collaboration.
How the hell can Tori just mimic his insane runs on the first try? Great ear and vocal control right there!
I'm a musical novice so maybe I'm wrong but to me Tori Kelly might have the most impressive voice I've ever heard. She's definitely up there where Mariah, Whitney, Adele and some others are for me.
I cannot WAIT to see this live, holy shitttt
Also this reminds me of being in a music college 🥲 their abilities and chemistry is sincere and a treat to witness, can't wait to see tori live and then Jacob 😭
I laughed. I cried. Emotional overload. Tori is angelic. 💛💜💛
So much emotion! This video I think illustrates the whole point of Jacob’s collaborative process - to push boundaries, challenge people and most of all play with music. I love the final result but this is almost better, seeing how it was brought to life!
2:35 "This is gonna be a tiktok challenge" HE KNEWWWW!!
I wasn't expecting to be captivated by a video this morning. I'm not complaining I'm just speechless
amazing to see their actual process of working together. i believe he brings out the best in her
I totally agree with you. He has such a personality that I think he brings out the best in all that engage him. How else could he successfully invite more than 30 well known artists for an album collaboration? And I think they all love him for it - namely, just the way he is and conducts himself. There's something to be said about "character before career". His mom did well by him.
MIND. BLOWN. Literally NO WORDS. So just gonna repeat Jacob's: One of the most surreal recording experiences of my entire life. Tori = the GOAT.
Those runs are phenomenal. Really inspiring.
this here is HISTORY OF THE MODERN MUSIC.
i love how she says its a workput for her brain, like for everyone else that would be a workout for their voice😂
Beyond all music considerations, I think Jacob Collier is an extraordinary human being. He is a musical genius, that's a fact, and he is always in a human relationship of full listening. Smile, sensitivity, empathy and an extraordinary efficiency, that I think must be found in all areas of his life. It's really outstanding.
This is crazy. I wish we could have a behind the scenes to more artists in the studio. I love how Jacob can sing all the notes himself and Tori can mimick him perfectly. It reminds me of Michael Jackson beatboxing to show his drummer what he wanted him to play. I saw a video like this with Justin Bieber a while ago that was also incredible.
I can't find anything wrong with this young man. well raised and talented as hell
I would LOVE to hear the jacob cut
❤ Tori’s definition of “messing it up” & “making it up” is umm… undeniably perfect. Outta this world! Two remarkable talents together.. faiyaaah 🔥
I was listening to this song and suddenly my cat went nuts. She started trying to eat the phone! The beautiful voices really got to her! 😻
This song is amazing! Much love from South Africa 🇿🇦
I just watched them perform this live for the first time at the Greek theater in LA like 2 hours ago! John Legend walked onstage and then Tori Kelly. Mind BLOWN!!!
ok now we need another longer version of this because IT'S SO GOOOOOD!!!
It’s so satisfying to watch a snippet of this creative process unfold before us. Thank you for sharing, Jacob! You and Tori are amazing!
I (and many others) waited *YEARS* for this song and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out 😭😭😭🙌🏾✨
Tori nods to Jacob's melodic ideas, as they are so complex, and proceeds to sing it perfectly. Great footage, thank you
While anyone can see this as impressive, I think musicians can especially appreciate how incredibly difficult it is to do what Tori is doing. Take out her own agility first of all and then consider how talented you have to be to replicate a run like this from a technical standpoint. The fact that none of these runs follow any sense of a typical major or minor skill makes this soooooo impressive. Like holy shit…. She is unreal.