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Jacob Collier: "I’ve Got Too Much Creative Potential to be Reasonable.”

Wong Notes

2020/12/02
Wong Notes

Wong Notes

2020/12/02

Shownote

How the Grammy winner and YouTube sensation thinks about rhythm, harmony, and life. Get 30% off by using the code WONG at https://neuraldsp.com Visit Jacob Collier: https://www.jacobcollier.com Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https:/...

Highlights

In this engaging conversation, Cory Wong sits down with Grammy-nominated artist Jacob Collier to explore the intricacies of musical creativity, collaboration, and personal evolution. The discussion dives deep into how artists shape their sound, work with others, and stay true to themselves while embracing change. From rhythm and harmony to production techniques and artistic identity, the dialogue offers a rich perspective on what makes music resonate emotionally and intellectually.
05:31
Jacob Collier discusses pioneering visual music presentation using old technology
13:31
Musicians with similar influences can produce vastly different results.
33:30
Human inconsistencies in music, whether in composition or performance, are part of what makes it great.
38:00
Volume 3 explores binaural mixing and the under-considered axis of sound in music education.
44:20
Collaboration helps break creative blocks through idea relay
53:38
Artists must embrace their unique abilities while exploring new musical spaces.
1:04:40
Being honest about one's mood, even if not joyful, can be more effective than faking it on stage.
1:18:30
Building a musical world around a riff and planning future collaborations.

Chapters

Early Experiments and Creative Beginnings
00:00
How Do You Approach Making Music—with Control or Spontaneity?
13:31
What Makes Rhythm Feel Human and Alive?
20:56
How Has Modern Production Shaped the Sound of Jazz Today?
35:57
Can Collaboration Unlock New Dimensions of Creativity?
44:20
Is It Possible to Grow Musically Without Losing Yourself?
53:38
Why Must Artists Stay True While Still Evolving?
1:00:18
How Can Breaking Expectations Move an Audience?
1:08:59

Transcript

Cory Wong: I'm stoked today, You know what? I'm not gonna lie. I am stoked today. I'm stoked. Why? Because the Grammy nominations just came in and I got nominated for my first ever Grammy, an album that I did with John Batiste. It's Cory Wong and John Bati...