How Jacob Collier Reinvented The Guitar
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Published 2024-03-13
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0:00 My guest Jacob Collier
1:09 Jacob on using tuners
1:50 The 5 string guitar
3:53 The tuning
5:54 Using the guitar for songwriting
7:38 Discussing open tunings
9:06 The benefits of 5 strings
10:20 Jacob's legato fretting technique
11:28 Picking technique
12:40 Using a plectrum
14:43 There's no 'good' technique
15:52 The struggle with 6 strings
18:31 Jacob's 5 string electric Strandberg
20:41 Things you can only do on the electric
22:26 Jacob on guitar amps
23:00 Sweetening the major third
24:07 Picking technique on the electric
27:02 Pickups
28:16 The mindset when approaching guitar
31:00 On learning guitar
33:05 What goes on the mind when playing
35:00 The love of common tones
36:14 I'm trying the Strandberg
37:08 Jacob Collier's Practice Routine
38:36 The mindset on music
39:52 Djesse V
All Comments (21)
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Thank you so much for having me over for a 5-stringed hang, Paul!!! A joy it was. You're the best.
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There are musicians who makes you want to quit music and there are musicians who makes you want to make music. Jacob has this weird ability to make me feel both sentiments.
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I get the impression that he doesn´t see music the way we do, it feels like music is his native language, Very talented and humble guy, amazing , thanks for the interview
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Paul’s facial expressions all the while Jacob was just running through his thoughts and showing the stuff he’s learned and explaining how everything came about was priceless. You can tell Paul would be blown away or wanted to ask a question and Jacob would just move on to the next thing. Very few things blow me away and Jacob is such a once in a lifetime human being, who was given all the tools he needed, and has become greatness through his passion to learn and express..
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I love that Paul Davids is teaching a grammy award winner how to play with a pick
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"I tune to what i feel the tune is in my head" is next phrase next time I'm gonna use when someone says I'm out of tune.
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In an arena (music) where it so often feels like it’s about ‘who’s the best’, ‘who’s doing the most’, etc, Jacob’s illuminating commentary is a reminder that music was never meant to be about any of that. It has always been about the exploration of the human soul — and the deep things therein — made manifest. ❤️ This was absolutely wonderful. Thank you Paul Davids and Jacob Collier.
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Hearing "capo" pronounced that way makes me proud: greetings from Italy! haha
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this feels like an alien who recieved a 5 string guitar on his planet, had to figure out tuning and technique himself and then came to earth to speak to Paul Davids lol
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Jacob: Humming to tune his guitar Paul: cmon, this guy ...😶
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Wonder how many incarnations Jacob had been living as a musician, perfecting the understanding of music to arrive in this one with this ease. His deep curiousity about sounds, how to make it, and what emotions they evoke are signs of his love for the subject. Fantastic!
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Both are humble and kind. Great players, good people. Thank you for sharing this with us
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I always wished for a sixth finger, but getting rid of a string never occurred to me.
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One of my favorite things about Jacob is his willingness to be a complete beginner, and absorb the advice from those around him. He’s obviously very gifted, but reminds us all the there is always something that we can learn from one another. Thanks for a great interview!
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I'd like a friend like Jacob in my life. Such a happy, lightful soul you could see miles away.
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lol damn i tune open dadead and do slight shifts for other voices and felt weird cause idk how to play standard well cause i’ve gotten used to opens. but this dude is an alien. totally different language. i love it
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As not a huge fan of Jacob Collier I really really enjoyed this interview. It feels like Jacob is the Peter Pan of music. Simultaneously being the master of flight, and still just a boy lost in wonder and exploration. Also his almost never ending stream of consciousness speech patterns. His instant willingness to learn from Paul and lock in on anything Paul shared really touched me too. Thanks for putting this together Paul!
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I didn't expect to see Jacob here, but at this point, I shouldn't be surprised no matter where I see Jacob.
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Such a pleasure listening to this. An interviewer who interacts instead of interrupting and one of the most innovative musicians around. Thanks to both of you.
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How open he is to new ideas and asking questions and really taking in suggestions will get him far. Not just in music either
