Dec 17, 2023·1 replyThis sounds like some garbage that plays during a Kumbaya moment in a hallmark film
Dec 17, 2023CRACKASTEPPAVEGANThis sounds like some garbage that plays during a Kumbaya moment in a hallmark film
Dec 17, 2023
youngtubesteak2Damn u hate him fr
i thought you would like thisOh nah, while I'm flattered you would think that, I'm the opposite.
See, the thing about the Jacob Colliers of the world is that all the technological proficiency in their work and skill makes it semi-robotic. It's "too perfect" if that makes sense. It's no soul or a sense of feeling behind it.
The singers that I've always grown to like weren't always the most technologically proficient BUT what they lacked in "perfect pitch" or "runs" or great 4-5 part harmonies they made up for in SOUL.
Is Gil-Scott Heron the greatest singer ever? No, but whenever you listen to Pieces of a Man or Winter In America you FELT that s***,
Is Badu the greatest singer ever? No, but once again, whenever she sings, you FEEL that s***.
I don't feel nothing listening to this cat.
Now if you wanna hear somebody that can just make their voice an instrument while still being engaging, I HIGHLY recommend Peter Collins
tl;dr: My issue with Jacob is the same issue I have with AI being involved within music. if AI singing was ever a thing, Jacob Collier would be the living epitome of it.
Dec 17, 2023yea this new track is pretty weak but never gonna be alone is one of most beautiful tracks of all time idgaf what anyone says
Dec 17, 2023I wouldn't even say he's talented, he's knowledgeable
He knows a ridiculous amount about musical theory but barely ever applies it in a way that's emotionally resonant
It's telling that most of the people who describe themselves as fans of him are also music students, you can admire the construction of his work if you know what he's doing, but there's none of the immediate no-context-needed emotional reaction that the best music has
Dec 17, 2023insertcoolnamehereLETS TALK ABOUT IT.
Dec 17, 2023vorioxJust read a review of one of his newest singles some person made on rym and it captures my thoughts on this mf perfectly ngl
outside of pockets of greatness (mostly on his skills of arrangement, not composition, as in how he reinterpreted others’ music, not creating his own) he is the quintessential example of bourgeoisie excellence, someone who has had access to the finest training from the youngest of ages but shows that that does not translate into the talent to say literally anything of substance with your music or art, this one being one of his worst tunes yet
Dec 17, 2023!https://youtu.be/zb0ge6rIg-w?si=WjvsOBnkJjwqV84jyoungtubesteak2that s*** is ass
Dec 17, 2023·editedprobably no greater taste/talent imbalance in music
