Interview with Jacob Collier, the Mozart of Gen Z, discussing his creative process, dealing with the 'genius' label, the evolution of creativity in the digital age, embracing discomfort, finding beauty in challenges, authenticity, collaboration, empathy training, social media engagement, and nurturing creativity through sound design.

Jacob Collier, known as the 'Mozart of Gen Z,' discusses viral performances, Quincy Jones friendship, eclectic collaborations, and his recent album. Explore his childhood, creative process, and refusal to make pop hits. From T-Pain to Chris Martin, his album Djesse Vol. 4 features diverse voices and musical styles. An episode filled with insights into Collier's unique musical journey and innovative approach to music.

Musical genius and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier joins us today for part one of a two-part conversation. In 2011, when Jacob was only 17, he began posting videos to YouTube of himself singing and playing music. His break-out video, a rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing” received millions of views and praise from musical legends like Herbie Hancock, David Crosby, and Quincy Jones. Since then, he’s gone on to release five albums, including his 2016 self-produced debut In My Room, and this year's Piano Ballads, an 11-track album of  improvised piano pieces he played at various shows during a recent tour. On today’s episode, Bruce Headlam speaks to Jacob Collier about making his latest live album, his creative process, and his musical admiration for Stevie Wonder. Jacob also plays piano throughout the two episodes, and breaks down advanced musical concepts. You can listen to a playlist of some of our favorite Jacob Collier songs HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musician Jacob Collier is known for his electrifying performances and thoughtful views on art and humanity. This hour, Jacob joins us for a conversation on the sparks that fuel his creative process. Want to share feedback with our team? NPR is conducting a survey to better understand how listeners like you spend time with podcasts. Help us out by completing a short, anonymous survey at npr.org/podcastsurvey - and thanks!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

People with perfect or "absolute" pitch hear every single sound as precise musical notes. Is this extraordinary talent a blessing or a curse? In this episode, we dive into the neuroscience, pluses and pitfalls of absolute pitch. Featuring neuroscientist Daniel Levitin and Grammy-winning musician Jacob Collier.Twenty Thousand Hertz is produced out of the studios of Defacto Sound and hosted by Dallas Taylor. Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.Watch our video shorts on YouTube, and join the discussion on Reddit and Facebook.Become a monthly contributor at 20k.org/donate. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org. Discover more at lexus.com/curiosity.Check out Barnaby Martin’s YouTube channel, Listening In.Order Daniel Levitin’s book, This Is Your Brain On Music.Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: https://www.20k.org/episodes/perfectpitch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have part two of Bruce Headlam’s conversation with YouTube sensation turned five-time Grammy winner Jacob Collier. We left off our last episode with Jacob talking about what it’s like to perform to an audience of thousands of people after spending years growing his fan base online. In this episode, we’ll hear Jacob play the piano and go even deeper into music theory. Jacob also talks more about his new album, Piano Ballads, and about how the song “Moon River” taught him the power of centering his avant-garde arrangements on emotions. You can listen to a playlist of some of our favorite Jacob Collier songs HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Original broadcast date: June 17, 2022. Musician Jacob Collier is known for his electrifying performances and thoughtful views on art and humanity. This hour, Jacob joins us for a conversation on the sparks that fuel his creative process.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Discover the musical genius of Jacob Collier, from his Grammy wins to his diverse collaborations. Dive into his latest album Djesse 4, featuring a fusion of styles like Indian sitar and Colombian reggaeton. Explore his unique approach to music and collaborations with artists like Michael McDonald and T-Pain.

Original broadcast date: February 11, 2022. As kids, play comes naturally. But over time, it gets replaced with work. This hour, TED speakers explore how to reconnect with play—to spark creativity, combat despair, and find our way in the world. Guests include musician Jacob Collier, human rights activist Yana Buhrer Tavanier, and web developer Stuart Duncan.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Jacob Collier discusses the diverse genres and collaborations in his album 'Djesse Vol. 4'. He shares insights on creating unique sounds and audience engagement with virtual instruments. The podcast also explores the intricate production details and global recording journey behind the tracks like 'Over You' and '100,000 Voices'.