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April 2017

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A one-man musical phenomenon

Jacob Collier is a one-man band and force of nature. In a dynamic, colorful performance, he recreates the magical room at his home in London where he produces music, performing three songs in which he sings every part and plays every instrument -- accompanied by kaleidoscopic visuals that take cues from the music and grow in real time.

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Jacob Collier is a one-man band and force of nature. In a dynamic, colorful performance, he recreates the magical room at his home in London where he produces music, performing three songs in which he sings every part and plays every instrument -- accompanied by kaleidoscopic visuals that take cues from the music and grow in real time.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Musician, artist

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In his videos and performances, Jacob Collier sings every part, plays every instrument and visualizes every component with a captivating vision.