The O2 Arena roared with appreciation when Jacob Collier took his place at the keyboard. As his final stop on his 2024 world tour, Jacob knew that this performance had to be particularly special. Launching into his rendition of Coldplay’s ‘Fix You’, he began to harmonize with the crowd, transforming the 15,000-strong audience into a full-fledged choir, whose voices rose together in unity. If this wasn’t extraordinary enough to listen to, what happens next will astonish Music Man fans.
Shocked cheers suddenly rose from the crowd as Chris Martin, Coldplay’s lead singer, joined Jacob onstage. They continued to sing the song together, but it wasn’t long before Jacob took things to the next level yet again. Rising to his feet, Jacob began to conduct the audience so they could be the backing choir to Chris’s lead vocals. What resulted was truly magical, moving audience members to tears, with one online viewer calling it “One of the most beautiful things I have seen.”
Jacob has built his reputation on his profound and extensive command of music, which he first showcased when he began posting videos of himself performing on YouTube in 2011. He shared his impressive skills as a multi-instrumentalist, but what impressed viewers most was his impressive use of harmonics. These have continued to feature in his music, leading to the conducting of the crowd choir at the O2. However, this wasn’t the first time Jacob had turned his audience into a choir.
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Just two years prior, Jacob had attempted the same thing with a far smaller audience of 3,000 people at the O2 Academy Brixton. Making it look like an effortless feat, Jacob transformed the crowd into a heavenly choir, this time conducting them in three-part harmony as they intuitively followed his direction. When Music Man readers watch the video, they are sure to agree that it is not only Jacob’s own musical ability that is so magical but also his ability to awaken it in others.
To conduct thousands of people spontaneously, transforming them into a harmonious choir, is a truly extraordinary achievement. Through his crowd choirs, Jacob demonstrates not only his immense musical talent but reminds his audience members that music is an intrinsic part of themselves too. These stunning performances are a reminder that, as human beings, music is a part of all of us, and it is something that can bring us all together in beautiful harmony.
Jacob Collier has once again proven his extraordinary musical genius, leaving an indelible mark on his fans and making the O2 Arena performance one for the history books. The night served as a testament to his ability to transcend traditional musical boundaries and unite audiences in harmony. For those eager to dive deeper into Jacob’s world and relive moments from this unforgettable performance, useful links can be found below.