Jacob Collier: "I’ve Got Too Much Creative Potential to be Reasonable.”
Wong Notes
2020/12/02
Jacob Collier: "I’ve Got Too Much Creative Potential to be Reasonable.”
Jacob Collier: "I’ve Got Too Much Creative Potential to be Reasonable.”

Wong Notes
2020/12/02
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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
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.
Chapters
Chapters
Early Experiments and Creative Beginnings
00:00How Do You Approach Making Music—with Control or Spontaneity?
13:31What Makes Rhythm Feel Human and Alive?
20:56How Has Modern Production Shaped the Sound of Jazz Today?
35:57Can Collaboration Unlock New Dimensions of Creativity?
44:20Is It Possible to Grow Musically Without Losing Yourself?
53:38Why Must Artists Stay True While Still Evolving?
1:00:18How Can Breaking Expectations Move an Audience?
1:08:59Transcript
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...