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A quintessential representation of this obsession is Jacob Collier. While his talent is irrefutable, his body of work exemplifies how an emphasis on complexity can produce compositions that feel disjointed. Collier’s arrangements often veer into hyper-complex territory, losing the essence of the original songs he covers. Instead of enhancing the source material, his treatments appear more as a demonstration of his theoretical prowess than a thoughtful interpretation of the pieces.
Interestingly, much like the trends seen in his work, the composition community is rife with what a colleague describes as "collage compositions." This approach involves hastily assembling disparate ideas without a cohesive direction, resulting in a collection of miniatures that lack coherence or engagement.