Lianne La Havas: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Watch Lianne LaHavas play at the Tiny Desk.
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    October 02, 2015 by SURAYA MOHAMED
    In 2012, my kids introduced me to Lianne La Havas' debut album, Is Your Love Big Enough? One play and I was hooked; I've been a fan ever since. Her music works for any activity, any emotion.
    The first time I saw La Havas live, I was unprepared for the experience: Her music touched my heart in a way I'd never experienced before. I cried through the entire performance. Her music was that powerful, with lyrics woven together with beautiful harmonies; it pulled emotions out of me I didn't even know existed.
    La Havas is soulful yet playful, raw and vulnerable in a commanding kind of way, and her new second album, Blood, is as amazing as the first. In this Tiny Desk performance, she plays two new songs - "What You Don't Do" and "Unstoppable" - as well as "Forget," from her first album. She and her talented collaborators, James Wyatt on piano and Frida Mariama Touray on backing vocals, rehearsed this special arrangement during the sound check just moments before the performance. It's wonderfully intimate, with just guitar accompanied by vocals that embellish without getting in the way. If you're like me, you will never get enough.
    Blood is available now.
    iTunes:itunes.apple.com/us/album/blo...
    Amazon: www.amazon.com/Blood-Lianne-La...
    Set List
    "What You Don't Do" 00:00
    "Unstoppable" 04:00
    "Forget" 08:41
    Credits
    Producers: Suraya Mohomed, Morgan Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Walker, Nick Michael, Julia Reihs; Production Assistant: Kate Drozynski; photo by Jun Tsuboike/NPR
    For more Tiny Desk Concerts, subscribe to our podcast:
    www.npr.org/podcasts/510292/ti...
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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  Před 9 měsíci +23

    Hey Tiny Desk Fans,
    Check out NPR’s Black Stories, Black Truths - a collection of podcasts hosted by journalists who speak truth to power. Our voices are as varied, nuanced, and dynamic as the Black experience. And stories should never be about us without us. Listen now: www.npr.org/podcasts/510372/black-stories-black-truths

  • @KradenEPCsmash
    @KradenEPCsmash Před 6 lety +14558

    Her voice sounds like a smile after an unexpected compliment.

    • @marcosestrada3341
      @marcosestrada3341 Před 6 lety +618

      KradenEPC that is by far, the most beautiful description of a physical emotion.

    • @thordibrasil5388
      @thordibrasil5388 Před 6 lety +63

      well said.

    • @hereb4youtube523
      @hereb4youtube523 Před 6 lety +32

      Agreed

    • @Quarksi
      @Quarksi Před 6 lety +302

      That's so accurate. Damn, hope you're a writer because that's talent.

    • @wewentolentino
      @wewentolentino Před 6 lety +84

      You described her voice perfectly. Ive been looking for that!! Thanks mate

  • @MuriloHoltz
    @MuriloHoltz Před 7 lety +566

    I find these little npr concerts the best way to be introduced to an artist
    I was scrolling down the videos and for some reasons I clicked on this one
    now I'm probably in love.

  • @shwasey
    @shwasey Před 6 měsíci +89

    Her voice sounds like love, flowers, and, feminine energy, soul

    • @julianlehmannn4778
      @julianlehmannn4778 Před měsícem +1

      That's it... Those humans are a gift from god, i think (for me her voice and those songs remind me of lovely moments in my life )

    • @anthonycarey6835
      @anthonycarey6835 Před 8 dny

      She sounds like a really good singer dano about the feminine part

    • @shwasey
      @shwasey Před 7 dny

      @@anthonycarey6835 rt you "dano".

  • @slidingcatch
    @slidingcatch Před 3 lety +1454

    I don't know how they do it, but NPR music transcends the billboard charts. Lianne La Havas's tiny desk has more views than Taylor Swift's and Billie Eilish's COMBINED. That is incredible.
    NPR is a space where the most talented artists get the recognition they deserve. Always.

    • @matthewholman7058
      @matthewholman7058 Před 2 lety +9

      Agree, pure flow

    • @esmeveleztoro
      @esmeveleztoro Před 2 lety +35

      I love seeing Lianne getting recognition but Taylor and Billie are pretty talented as well.

    • @slidingcatch
      @slidingcatch Před 2 lety +87

      @@esmeveleztoro oh 100%. Not slandering Taylor or Billie, in fact their tiny desks are amazing too. I was just impressed that Lianne had so many views which is absolutely deserved!!
      I guess I was also implying that Billie and Taylor get their fair share of flowers on other platforms, and I’m glad this happens to be the platform where lianne can get hers

    • @josepacheco3995
      @josepacheco3995 Před 2 lety +6

      @@slidingcatch I agree

    • @bbcurent765
      @bbcurent765 Před 2 lety +4

      glad it's working as designed.
      -Tyler

  • @so.many.obstacles
    @so.many.obstacles Před 8 lety +3916

    I love the texture of her voice.

    • @mutedearthvirgo
      @mutedearthvirgo Před 8 lety +158

      Just cashmere! I wanna wrap up in it and drink hot chocolate with marshmallows

    • @lowkey-doki
      @lowkey-doki Před 8 lety +4

      +38ktgold so true!

    • @Chickenriceandpeas
      @Chickenriceandpeas Před 8 lety +8

      +the.phoenix Texture though... I like it!

    • @CharlesBrewer03
      @CharlesBrewer03 Před 8 lety +66

      +the.phoenix Unique and pleasing voice. Her vibrato is strong and slow, yet her tone is clear and high. It gives a feeling of throat-iness but not.

    • @geenatron
      @geenatron Před 8 lety +73

      +Charles Brewer I love how she is especially attentive to the dynamics of her voice, knowing when to push and when to hold back juuust a little... She is a world-class musician in so many ways.

  • @WomanlyStateofMind
    @WomanlyStateofMind Před 7 lety +2251

    She has one of those voices that just somehow escapes her mouth. What you hear is so much bigger than what you see.

    • @prettyflacko6771
      @prettyflacko6771 Před 7 lety +20

      I agree. It's pretty freakin' amazing!!

    • @lydiatesfu6826
      @lydiatesfu6826 Před 7 lety +4

      Karen Lum Go Karen Lum! Well put.

    • @starlighter3
      @starlighter3 Před 7 lety +3

      well put!

    • @tixa1ify
      @tixa1ify Před 7 lety +5

      Karen Lum omg this so true!

    • @MrBougeman
      @MrBougeman Před 7 lety +30

      Karen Lum, right and this version is way better than the original, and her voice so much better. Don't understand her actual productions when i hear that kind of live performance.

  • @Debbus00
    @Debbus00 Před 3 lety +630

    One of the many, many things that amaze me about Lianna is her per-fect pronunciation of every word she sings. You can hear every consonant, every syllable and she uses the accents in her words to add a new layer of rhythm to her songs. It makes me appreciate language even more and it's a rare sound to hear in music these days.

    • @TheIsraelMendoza
      @TheIsraelMendoza Před 2 lety +14

      It's called _diction_ ... You should listen to the other side of the coin when reggaeton _singers_ talk their lyrics... They can't even do that right!

    • @ramasodimalete2699
      @ramasodimalete2699 Před 2 lety

      Sooo true..🔥🔥

    • @aliciademingo7512
      @aliciademingo7512 Před 2 lety +6

      You'd like Regina Spektor, she also has very good diction!

    • @elaya4927
      @elaya4927 Před rokem +2

      I ' mTOTALLY AGREE WITH YOUR COMMENT 💯% TRUE 🎯🌟🏄🏿😁💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💜🪶

    • @elaya4927
      @elaya4927 Před rokem +1

      @Debbus00 ✊🏿YOUR COMMENT IS POWERFULL TKS ☮️🙏🏿☮️

  • @kaylaupdegraff7094
    @kaylaupdegraff7094 Před dnem +1

    The performance of this first song always brings tears to my eyes. I think part of it is how beautiful, gentle, and joyous she looks while singing it. Amazing musician

  • @katherinedelrosario9271
    @katherinedelrosario9271 Před 8 lety +440

    the backup singer's smile is too adorable

    • @JohannaAFlorez
      @JohannaAFlorez Před 7 lety +33

      I like it when the piano player looks back at her and they sort of make funny faces at each other briefly and she wiggles a bit. It looks like all of them are having a ton of fun together :)

    • @christopherdarrah3413
      @christopherdarrah3413 Před 7 lety +6

      Frida has her own band in London too

    • @AngeliqueGia
      @AngeliqueGia Před 7 lety +2

      Really?? What is the band called??

    • @tcw00
      @tcw00 Před 7 lety +7

      Gia Rushing Native Dancer :)

    • @YallaMiami
      @YallaMiami Před 6 lety +2

      Katherine Del Rosario I didn't like her smile at all!

  • @AmandaAlafita
    @AmandaAlafita Před 8 lety +882

    I love her backup singer as much as I love her

    • @frankigomes8507
      @frankigomes8507 Před 7 lety +7

      I know right😊

    • @michaelryan6342
      @michaelryan6342 Před 7 lety +40

      such a perfect harmony they produce together!

    • @gunnarstenger
      @gunnarstenger Před 7 lety +27

      that smokey voice is giving me chills

    • @krollpeter
      @krollpeter Před 7 lety +11

      @ Amanda +1, and the guy on the piano, he's good too.
      James Wyatt, Frida Mariama Touray, I'll try to remember their names, too. They all 3 together are interesting and sound great. Love it.

    • @jojotanify
      @jojotanify Před 7 lety +8

      Amanda Alafita *singers ;)

  • @nickharn9340
    @nickharn9340 Před 2 měsíci +13

    By far the best tiny desk.

  • @sudders6417
    @sudders6417 Před 2 lety +324

    Lianne started as a backing singer. I hope this backing vocalist releases her own music too, both incredible

    • @palesaaaa_
      @palesaaaa_ Před 2 lety +4

      Oh wow weird enough she does give the vibes of a backing vocalist. Mad talent

    • @nizzaz
      @nizzaz Před 2 lety +25

      She does have songs out! Frida Touray :) Check her out!

    • @grembal.
      @grembal. Před rokem +5

      Frida's work with group Native Dancer is amazing, highly recommend

    • @chrissiebabe234
      @chrissiebabe234 Před rokem +22

      Backing vocals, if done seriously, require skilled vocalists. It’s accentuation, not overlaying and singing against lead melody and rhythm isn‘t easy at all.

  • @katl.7586
    @katl.7586 Před 6 lety +1671

    Her voice sounds like riding your bike on a sunny afternoon.

    • @TheXHEAVENO
      @TheXHEAVENO Před 5 lety +9

      10 months late, but yh so cool and breezy

    • @boohoow
      @boohoow Před 5 lety +18

      Fun fact:
      She actually has to keep her eyes closed as much as she does, as not to unintentionally mesmerize people around her with her smile, let alone her singing.
      Currently, both the UN and NATO recognizes the action, of her making direct eye contact, while smiling a WMD, weapon of mass distraction. Stating, that be she allowed to, on camera maintain eye contact while smiling, AND singing, for more than a couple of seconds, people watching said clip, will be unable to get any work done for at least an hour, locked into a semi vegetative state, with the risk of dehydration, as they watch her again, and again unless someone forcefully removes the victim from the source.

    • @ashleymichalski1037
      @ashleymichalski1037 Před 5 lety +5

      @@boohoow she really is just amazing all the way around

    • @boohoow
      @boohoow Před 5 lety +4

      @@ashleymichalski1037 shit, just discovered that she's also made music videos, I mean why wouldn't she have music videos. My heart is beginning to engulf my body, send help

    • @nakkadu
      @nakkadu Před 4 lety +7

      @@boohoow Check out Corrinne Bailey Rae also on this channel

  • @EricPerkinsMusic
    @EricPerkinsMusic Před 4 lety +2709

    She has to be the prettiest woman I have ever seen.

  • @annagirs1193
    @annagirs1193 Před 4 lety +319

    you hear her smile when she's singing it's so beautiful

  • @larissachanelle
    @larissachanelle Před 2 lety +83

    Forget always floors me. The fingerpicking, chords, the tone of her voice, the bouncy rhythm, the songwriting. True artistry. Also, her outfit? I can't. One of my fav Tiny Desks to watch.

  • @zabuma
    @zabuma Před 8 lety +277

    Holy shit she just woke my mind up... Holy shit she's playing in Toronto tonight... HOLY SHIT I need to go...

    • @MSIceWiz
      @MSIceWiz Před 8 lety +2

      +zabuma dang it, just got home and wasn't aware :(

    • @zabuma
      @zabuma Před 8 lety +24

      +Tony Lednev I wish I could say she was terrible live, but she wasn't. Friggin I N C R E D I B L E dude, I was vibing out hard during her show. I even stayed back after the show and managed to speak with her (I was a nervous mess lol) for a little and got a picture and autograph!

    • @MSIceWiz
      @MSIceWiz Před 8 lety

      +zabuma Dang that sounds awesome... did she do more of like this NPR set-up (acoustic type) or more of her studio sound?

    • @zabuma
      @zabuma Před 8 lety +7

      Tony Lednev I'd say it was definitely more unique than her live performance here or a studio sound. She had a full band and sang every song a lot differently than the albums IMO. Also, her voice is a lot more fantastic live than the albums.

    • @zabuma
      @zabuma Před 8 lety +8

      ***** That meant that I didn't want to make the guy feel bad that he was missing out on something awesome, which, unfortunately, he did. Just trying to save feelings my dude.

  • @ralphbernabe
    @ralphbernabe Před 8 lety +2392

    Who's the audio engineer? Pay him some good money NPR because the balance of that piano and electric guitar on Unstoppable was amazing.

    • @AaronScoones
      @AaronScoones Před 8 lety +179

      +Clement Piano but a bad engineer can destroy great musicianship with a slight turn of the wrong knob. Very much agreed with Ralph, brilliant engineering on this. Credit where it's due.

    • @massesesclaves644
      @massesesclaves644 Před 8 lety +26

      +Ralph Bernabe Good point. This is probably the sonically superior episode to date.

    • @franciscosalcido8951
      @franciscosalcido8951 Před 8 lety +23

      +Masses Esclaves Leon Bridges session was amazingly engineered also! The engineers they have are spectacular for sure though!

    • @arpadelluna
      @arpadelluna Před 8 lety +15

      +Ralph Bernabe I'm listening without looking at the video and the mesh between Lianne and Ms. Touray is so tight. Exciting to hear.

    • @nutsackmania
      @nutsackmania Před 8 lety

      +Ralph Bernabe they blow it sometimes tho

  • @leob9464
    @leob9464 Před 3 lety +255

    Shoutout to the pianist. Did a great job and really seems to be enjoying what he is doing.

    • @dianehupcey6603
      @dianehupcey6603 Před 3 lety +31

      Found the names for the pianist and back up vocalist in an online article - James Wyatt and Frida Mariama Touray !!

  • @iamnickyj
    @iamnickyj Před 28 dny +2

    Three angels bringing the sound of the heavens a little closer to us earthlings.

  • @ConnorTaylor17
    @ConnorTaylor17 Před 8 lety +577

    i wanna see leon bridges and lianne LaHavas do a Duo, make it happen NPR!

    • @spacebrain1991
      @spacebrain1991 Před 8 lety +3

      +connor taylor so funny, I said the same thing on NPR's facebook post without seeing your comment!

    • @ConnorTaylor17
      @ConnorTaylor17 Před 8 lety

      spacebrain1991 wow what a coincidence!

    • @ashleywinnop5108
      @ashleywinnop5108 Před 8 lety

      +connor taylor YES.

    • @ConnorTaylor17
      @ConnorTaylor17 Před 8 lety +2

      let's make it happen, tweet it guys! #Lianne&LeonDuo !!!!

    • @AlienGraffiti
      @AlienGraffiti Před 8 lety +2

      +connor taylor Damn that would be amazinggg

  • @TheseOpenRoads
    @TheseOpenRoads Před 8 lety +626

    I've never fallen in love with someone because of a CZcams video before.

    • @michaelryan6342
      @michaelryan6342 Před 7 lety +8

      you need to look up her take away show. walking thru the streets of Paris playing her guitar. so lovely!

    • @Maxbeanbag
      @Maxbeanbag Před 7 lety +62

      She is truly beautiful. Its hard not to fall for someone who bares their soul so faithfully

    • @joseoustephaniegautier9881
      @joseoustephaniegautier9881 Před 7 lety +2

      +Michael Ryan clearly !!!! In Paris its waouuuu

    • @britts6013
      @britts6013 Před 6 lety +7

      ...its not a youtube vidoe its a npr tiny desk concert

    • @robinjohnson9334
      @robinjohnson9334 Před 6 lety +4

      It's so funny because as soon as I saw this video I said the exactly the same thing. There is something so beautiful and intoxicating about her.

  • @joesamaniego6413
    @joesamaniego6413 Před 10 dny +1

    Not only is she very talented, she's the most beautiful woman I've ever seen!! ❤️ God sent her to this earth to tell the whole world, it's what you don't do..🫠

  • @pepileu2967
    @pepileu2967 Před 3 lety +63

    Her voice is like a warm shower in winter days. 💕

    • @yzbyz5647
      @yzbyz5647 Před 4 měsíci

      yup, don’t want it to end!

  • @ebberz813
    @ebberz813 Před 7 lety +400

    Her vibrato is so perfect. She doesn't force it. Evey note escape her lips with such perfection. Both her pianist and background vocalist are exceptional.

    • @HisNameIsUnique
      @HisNameIsUnique Před 7 lety +1

      E. Marie I agree.

    • @phillieb30
      @phillieb30 Před 6 lety

      E. Marie ...perfectly stated!

    • @skinblanketed
      @skinblanketed Před 6 lety +8

      E. Marie John Legend instantly came to mind as I tried to figure out who she reminds me of. They're both such technically perfect, nuanced singers. Those humans open their mouths and velvet comes pouring out.

  • @rachelp9538
    @rachelp9538 Před 5 lety +703

    petition for Lianne to release a record of entirely raw versions of literally every song she has ever written

    • @senorxcoldhands9671
      @senorxcoldhands9671 Před 4 lety +7

      Esp green & gold

    • @FerdelJarman
      @FerdelJarman Před 4 lety +12

      There is something so special about this woman alone with just her voice and her guitar.

    • @sinimannerstuff4438
      @sinimannerstuff4438 Před 4 lety +4

      I don't know how you got on with that but I'll sign it ;-)

    • @ClarissaGiles
      @ClarissaGiles Před 4 lety +3

      YESSSSSSSSSSSS Rachel!!!

    • @paulwall8684
      @paulwall8684 Před 3 lety +6

      i was wondering if im the only one, thinking that this stuff ist soooo much better than the album...
      This stuff is very very special

  • @sereadburtin7538
    @sereadburtin7538 Před 21 dnem +3

    Lianne is a very gifted young lady...the voice of an angel! I love her voice..

  • @asdfghjkl117
    @asdfghjkl117 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Tiny Desk is where sub-par vocalists can't hide. Too intimate, too raw, too in your face. It is however just another venue for someone Lianne. Few vocalists can hit a note and be 100% in tune the second the note is released and maintain the pitch throughout, with or without the help of a vibrato. Most vocalists who have this kind of control and accuracy often developed the ability from playing and mastering an instrument in addition to their voice. Leanne is clearly no exception. She is truly Exceptional!

  • @chloe-mariek2488
    @chloe-mariek2488 Před 8 lety +157

    Lianne goes all the way to perfection and then back to the human element. Absolute legend.

    • @conorhughes6018
      @conorhughes6018 Před 8 lety +7

      +Chloé-Marie Kikillus What a beautiful and accurate description

    • @chloe-mariek2488
      @chloe-mariek2488 Před 8 lety +5

      Conor Hughes Thank you (: it's a musical achievement I was first made aware of by Steely Dan talking about the making of their Aja album, so can't take all the credit but glad to pass it on. She's fine example of it.

  • @cakesmagic3902
    @cakesmagic3902 Před 5 lety +702

    Damn Lianne is like that dreamy elementary music teacher you, always tried your best for, striving for perfection.

    • @susannabonke8552
      @susannabonke8552 Před 4 lety +12

      Incredible how honey and Power come from the Same source...

  • @Beaut_Beau
    @Beaut_Beau Před 3 lety +318

    Everybody in here talking about Lianne but that pianist looks like he is a wonderful human being, just all the beautiful little expressions he makes thoughout the performance and his soulful, world weary eyes, not mention his incredible piano playing while doing backup vocals also, what a lovely man.

    • @thejoker2934
      @thejoker2934 Před 3 lety +30

      Such a cute observation

    • @dannymac6368
      @dannymac6368 Před 2 lety +15

      Paused it just after the vocal run from around 1:34, then came down to the comments to check. This one was the first I saw; just really wonderful to see someone else appreciate the effort he puts in. 🙂

    • @angelmartin7310
      @angelmartin7310 Před 2 lety +7

      I was wondering if she was singing about him lol

    • @simonyricools
      @simonyricools Před rokem +2

      yeah, i loved him.

  • @davewest2271
    @davewest2271 Před 3 lety +267

    I’ve never hated an ad more in my life

  • @nickbro971
    @nickbro971 Před 8 lety +237

    I love her face and her hair..

    • @nickbro971
      @nickbro971 Před 8 lety +24

      Including her amazing voice

    • @mariberdansa1261
      @mariberdansa1261 Před 8 lety +14

      and her jacket

    • @3MockingBirds
      @3MockingBirds Před 8 lety +46

      +Nicholas Brown she emanates a very awesome kind of love... so beautiful... she's lovely

    • @krystingrant6292
      @krystingrant6292 Před 8 lety +7

      +Nindya Nabilah yes that jacket is awesome. the entire look shoot everything

  • @XBeautifulxGhostx
    @XBeautifulxGhostx Před 5 lety +457

    Lianne and Anderson Paak have the best smiles I've ever seen

  • @neferin
    @neferin Před 3 lety +222

    I come back to this girl year after year. She's just a real cup of tea.

    • @princessdaisy2
      @princessdaisy2 Před 3 lety +8

      i feel like i’m drowning in a cloud of ginger and blue

    • @MayoRamsey
      @MayoRamsey Před 2 lety +2

      it’s time to come back 🌾

    • @neferin
      @neferin Před 2 lety +4

      @@MayoRamsey haha thanks :)

    • @darkchocolate4643
      @darkchocolate4643 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @neferin: It's time to come back again. Right, @BestGamerTutorials ? *grin*

    • @neferin
      @neferin Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@darkchocolate4643 I appreciate it haha

  • @luchurchill_
    @luchurchill_ Před 3 lety +42

    HOW CAN THIS VOICE BE SO SOFT YET sO POWERFUL?? holy jesus i love her :((

  • @Verkrustet
    @Verkrustet Před 7 lety +485

    Lord almighty, that voice would melt anyone's heart.

    • @marinah7295
      @marinah7295 Před 7 lety +21

      Fooly Cooly she makes my heart go... fooly cooly

    • @Vortex-Omnivium
      @Vortex-Omnivium Před 7 lety +11

      Fooly Cooly it made me cry

    • @YallaMiami
      @YallaMiami Před 6 lety +2

      Fooly Cooly it didn't melt mine!

    • @twooks
      @twooks Před 6 lety +1

      Don't Believe anything they tell you you’re a mug then

  • @korndud
    @korndud Před 6 lety +2683

    tiny desk ruins the studio versions of songs (it's a compliment)

    • @55zachman
      @55zachman Před 5 lety +106

      I totally agree have always thought that. Especially Mac Miller

    • @itsmeeepmeeep
      @itsmeeepmeeep Před 5 lety +61

      I always download the songs but am always a little disappointed that they don't sound the same as they do live. They need to release them on iTunes or Spotify!

    • @kyriakoskyrousis5052
      @kyriakoskyrousis5052 Před 5 lety +11

      Yeah same with Florence+the Machine.

    • @glenjnr10
      @glenjnr10 Před 5 lety +63

      cough cough *Anderson .Paak* cough cough

    • @BrandonMcLeod
      @BrandonMcLeod Před 5 lety +24

      @@glenjnr10 Absolutely! And Tank and the Bangas, Avett Brothers, Andrew Bird, and Monika too!

  • @davidmojalefa1664
    @davidmojalefa1664 Před 24 dny +1

    To think that this was captured 8yrs ago and still hits the spot 😭😭🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @ehgabika
    @ehgabika Před 3 lety +121

    the little “wow” from the audience at 3:39 is really my mood this entire video. I found out about Lianne through her colors performance and I’ve been in love with her music ever since

  • @mjj7460
    @mjj7460 Před 4 lety +957

    The audio is so crisp and her voice is so warm and sweet.. it's like stuffing an apple crumble pie in my ears

    • @gimbrere
      @gimbrere Před 3 lety +23

      This reaction makes me laugh out loud, but it’s so true:)

    • @cazmataz6579
      @cazmataz6579 Před 3 lety +6

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂

    • @silviac221
      @silviac221 Před 2 lety +5

      Yes! Quite true, she's delightful! 😆💟💟

    • @ppl2luv
      @ppl2luv Před 2 lety +5

      couldnt have described it better myself😭😭

    • @rossmith3379
      @rossmith3379 Před 2 lety +1

      😁 brilliant 😂 never tried it but I can imagine

  • @katankapure8728
    @katankapure8728 Před 4 lety +800

    Give it it up for James Wyatt on piano and Frida Mariama Touray on backing vocals. Frida is delighted with her co-singer. There's a warmth in the way she smiles at her.

    • @goldensunnn554
      @goldensunnn554 Před 3 lety +21

      thank you for the names, I was trying to figure out who they were!

  • @jrobertgadams7766
    @jrobertgadams7766 Před rokem +11

    Jan 1st, 2023
    Still come back to this beautiful human. Her voice doesn’t get old.
    A duo with Allen Stone ... please!
    Soooo sweet voice and presence.
    Just lovely

    • @zzshinelle
      @zzshinelle Před rokem

      I seriously always come back to this performance, which is when I discovered her music. She is just INCREDIBLE!

  • @everaced
    @everaced Před 4 lety +67

    Her vocal control throughout the session and especially the last song is pure magic. And whilst playing the guitar as well, I'm floored

  • @lachlanmaclean6506
    @lachlanmaclean6506 Před 7 lety +42

    took 15 seconds and i already knew i liked her a lot

  • @dubwise3335
    @dubwise3335 Před 4 lety +3135

    I feel like I just found 100 dollars in my jacket

    • @KONassis
      @KONassis Před 4 lety +5

      Indeed

    • @brunfarin322
      @brunfarin322 Před 4 lety +22

      You should try Tiny Desk with Leon Bridges

    • @joebazooks
      @joebazooks Před 4 lety +4

      @@brunfarin322 fantastic suggestion

    • @leeduncan4498
      @leeduncan4498 Před 4 lety +4

      awesome compiment

    • @GinMFJuice
      @GinMFJuice Před 4 lety +2

      Dubwise omg yes Ive been listening since last night!

  • @nathycastro7366
    @nathycastro7366 Před 8 dny +1

    A friend of mine said that this wonderful woman looks like me. I loved discovering his work!

  • @djsemajiv7137
    @djsemajiv7137 Před 2 lety +23

    This mic is everything. It picks up anything. You can’t think too loud or it’d pick that too. Jeez 🔥

  • @mvnimani5294
    @mvnimani5294 Před 4 lety +843

    4 years later and I still have to come back and watch this performance periodically.

  • @kittehhatetube
    @kittehhatetube Před 5 lety +1045

    Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
    Knight this man, now!

    • @madage1816
      @madage1816 Před 4 lety +24

      Not many ppl understand - thanks for that comment :*

    • @lucarousseau4619
      @lucarousseau4619 Před 4 lety +26

      My man’s dynamic volume control makes each npr album worthy

    • @RicardoErick1
      @RicardoErick1 Před 4 lety +21

      All "NPR tiny desk" are incredible well recorded indeed!

    • @bootloops6410
      @bootloops6410 Před 4 lety +26

      I love most of these artists on Tiny Desk, but the engineer stars in all of them. Always a cut above.

    • @emeriscottii409
      @emeriscottii409 Před 4 lety +2

      💯🎶💯🎶💯🎶👏🏽🙌🏽💪🏽💯🔥🔥!

  • @nondon3991
    @nondon3991 Před 2 lety +16

    The perfect version of Forget. Absolutely incredible

  • @jewcyj67
    @jewcyj67 Před 9 měsíci +10

    Just discovered this magnificent jewel of a entertaininer! Why do my eyes tear up while I listen to her angelic voice? Hope that she knows how she has made my heart happy! Continue young lady!!

  • @Schtang
    @Schtang Před 8 lety +763

    I watch this every day, my favourite tiny desk concert of all time.

    • @ZestyZAC
      @ZestyZAC Před 8 lety +8

      agreed

    • @sjndigro
      @sjndigro Před 7 lety +6

      St paul and the broken bones 🙌then this

    • @lorealkids1989
      @lorealkids1989 Před 7 lety +4

      Agreed. Luv Esperanza Spalding, and her Tiny Desk performance was nice, but I gotta give it to Lianne this time. This was indeed the best performance on here yet.

    • @krimisim
      @krimisim Před 7 lety +6

      If you like st paul you should check out tedeschi trucks band!

    • @bodegadim5384
      @bodegadim5384 Před 7 lety +14

      Are you still watching this every day?

  • @mattynorris4849
    @mattynorris4849 Před 8 lety +146

    It's rare to listen to an artist and think "this person has created her/his perfect sound," but damn, she does it.

    • @laurab9867
      @laurab9867 Před 8 lety +8

      Isn't she awesome?

    • @YallaMiami
      @YallaMiami Před 6 lety

      Laura B not really! 2pac have done the same long time ago

  • @dianehupcey6603
    @dianehupcey6603 Před 3 lety +64

    And let's not forget piano and backup vocals - James Wyatt and Frida Mariama Touray !!!

  • @michaelgeedee
    @michaelgeedee Před 3 lety +86

    this women is the definition of beautiful in and out.

  • @nbatravelguide6113
    @nbatravelguide6113 Před 4 lety +1973

    So, my son is 2 years old now and he is crazy about Lianne since he was 11 month old... no cartoon or anything else can match her, he just stops anything he's doing to listen to her sing.. HER EVERY SONG!

    • @muslimsfortulsigabbard8646
      @muslimsfortulsigabbard8646 Před 4 lety +45

      That's so sweet. I don't have a kid but my future kid is gonna be listening to Lianne whether she/he likes it or not! They better like her or I'll doubt they are mine :D

    • @koitsme
      @koitsme Před 4 lety +13

      Now I'm about to let my 5yo listen. I don't know if she's heard it or not, but she going to now!!! Thank you!!

    • @mimlo7534
      @mimlo7534 Před 4 lety +24

      He has excellent musical taste!🎶🎸

    • @vicokwaro
      @vicokwaro Před 4 lety +8

      thats amazing, he's got good taste!

    • @phoebeshabra
      @phoebeshabra Před 4 lety +12

      same here! my daughter has been her number one fan since she was may 9 or 10 months old.

  • @iamwhatiam11
    @iamwhatiam11 Před 5 lety +345

    Dear Tiny Desk Videographer,
    Those close-ups... thank you.
    Dear God,
    Lianne's smile... thank you.
    Dear Lianne,
    Those tunes... thank you.

    • @RaginYak
      @RaginYak Před 4 lety +7

      Hahaha.... Best comment so far.

  • @ivantheguitar
    @ivantheguitar Před 2 lety +13

    She still has the best tiny desk concert.

  • @LatinGirl1993
    @LatinGirl1993 Před 3 lety +40

    She had just a pianist and a guitar for this entire concert! You don't need a lot when you are this talented!!

  • @ayoshutduff
    @ayoshutduff Před 7 lety +46

    Her smile is infectious.

  • @tomweather8887
    @tomweather8887 Před 7 lety +87

    Shout out to the pianist hitting those high notes like a champ.

  • @joelvasquezacosta8824
    @joelvasquezacosta8824 Před rokem +2

    This is what you call CARRYING: effortless, calculated, precise, vibrant, bright & definitely beautiful

  • @richardbirch4115
    @richardbirch4115 Před rokem +11

    When the office is empty I sing backing vocals to this.

  • @cyyytr0n
    @cyyytr0n Před 7 lety +326

    She's one of those people who, when they smile, it feels like their damn SOUL is glowing

    • @RJNumber45
      @RJNumber45 Před 6 lety

      Luc ky ...u said it so well... she's is easily one of the most beautiful sights ive ever seen... if i die and come back as a woman, i wanna look just like her...

  • @AGuerreroW
    @AGuerreroW Před 7 lety +284

    I like this acoustic so much more than the studio record!

    • @HoangNguyen-sy1be
      @HoangNguyen-sy1be Před 7 lety +32

      so do I. I came across this first and then i search for the audio version but i was a little disappointed. this version is so MUCH better

    • @LimTind
      @LimTind Před 7 lety +6

      Agree 100% We need a live record!

    • @thexels1
      @thexels1 Před 7 lety +20

      I feel this way about almost all the Tiny Desk concerts. I fall in love with the raw artist then go listen to the album and am disappointed in the over-production of almost every one of them. The latest one was Andrew Bird. His performance is AWESOME but in his album his vocals get washed out by the music too easily. I think the pendulum has swung to far in favor of electronic manipulation so it is now on the back-swing to raw live music. I can only hope :-D

    • @neghiethervil5606
      @neghiethervil5606 Před 7 lety +2

      Always seems to be the case with artists with real talent.

    • @mrultra6655
      @mrultra6655 Před 7 lety +5

      Mike Oliver hahah I made a point about that and got roasted by everyone lol

  • @user-wx3fh7eg9n
    @user-wx3fh7eg9n Před 2 měsíci +3

    日本の公共放送NHKのTV番組2024/2/27再放送
    「おげんさんのサブスク堂」で豊豊(ほうほう)さん扮する松重豊(まつしげゆたか)さんが、「今夜最後に聴きたい曲」で紹介された。
    豊豊(ほうほう)さん素晴らしいアーティストを教えてくれてありがとう!

  • @Beaut_Beau
    @Beaut_Beau Před 3 lety +17

    Imagine waking up every morning to that beautiful smile...

  • @awesome792
    @awesome792 Před 7 lety +112

    I will be attending Lianne La Havas' and Leon Bridges concert in 2 days. I cannot wait.

    • @ebberz813
      @ebberz813 Před 7 lety +1

      are you going to the clearwater show?

    • @joshg2009
      @joshg2009 Před 7 lety

      did they play together, or did one open for the other?

    • @ebberz813
      @ebberz813 Před 7 lety +1

      Lianne opened for Leon

    • @freemanisnow
      @freemanisnow Před 7 lety +8

      Good God, what a line up!

    • @awesome792
      @awesome792 Před 7 lety +7

      Yes, it was amazing. One of the best concerts I have ever attended. I feel blessed to have been in the presence of real music(talent).

  • @MegaJoshgibson
    @MegaJoshgibson Před 8 lety +31

    "I've been saving all my time so I can spend it all on you." What a cute thing to say.

    • @VeritableSmorgasbord
      @VeritableSmorgasbord Před 8 lety +2

      +Keith Turner// Reminds me of - "If we've got heartbeats to spend, I'm gonna spend my night cashing them in" from Nicole Atkins. It was through Nicole's twitter that I heard of Lianne La Havas!
      the ciiiiiiiiircle of life.

  • @Rkels95
    @Rkels95 Před 3 lety +7

    the way she smiles at Lianne at 6:23 makes me cry it’s beautiful

  • @user-nw1vr6tu9t
    @user-nw1vr6tu9t Před 8 měsíci +6

    I came to listen to this video because it was introduced on a Japanese program.The voice touched my heart surprisingly smoothly, and I felt calm.Let's listen to other songs.Thank you very much。

  • @JackKrausGuitar
    @JackKrausGuitar Před 8 lety +106

    i wish i was that elegant

  • @user-mc8iv7jj5y
    @user-mc8iv7jj5y Před 5 lety +1779

    To be honest I prefer this recording to the album. I wish I could buy npr audio recordings

    • @aircody345
      @aircody345 Před 4 lety +3

      落合広道 she had the solo album which is what I listen to

    • @KirtianM
      @KirtianM Před 4 lety +123

      I can sell you NPR recordings

    • @Ntgii-Kone
      @Ntgii-Kone Před 4 lety +4

      same here

    • @eyedeally5981
      @eyedeally5981 Před 4 lety +23

      Yeah. This is my first time hearing her, and I didn't like the album versions. These are way better

    • @yosef71
      @yosef71 Před 4 lety +5

      Get a CZcams downloader app

  • @joaquindominguezmorales7698
    @joaquindominguezmorales7698 Před měsícem +1

    Why did I forget about this video for so long? What a beautiful expression of music.

  • @howardedwards9685
    @howardedwards9685 Před 12 dny +1

    Such a talent.... Lianne is ever so special. Unique sound! Lianne has my "Good Stuff" Award

  • @BREAKOUT444
    @BREAKOUT444 Před 8 lety +20

    I think she's one of the most beautiful women I've ever had the privilege of witnessing.

  • @Yoshi-sn4je
    @Yoshi-sn4je Před 6 lety +636

    wow she is one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen

    • @DanielandEssenceswirl
      @DanielandEssenceswirl Před 5 lety +1

      It's AhhhRealMonsters she’s so natural with it. That’s what I love about her.

    • @gnolo
      @gnolo Před 5 lety +1

      My god I was thinking the same, she's a magical creature

  • @de-niecethomas1571
    @de-niecethomas1571 Před rokem +3

    Unstoppable should not have stopped.... Got caught in the river and floated away...got disconnected from my ship and meandered through space

  • @MarianissCF
    @MarianissCF Před rokem +28

    This is one my favorite Tiny Desk Concerts !
    Lianne's songs are amazing and tremendously underrated

    • @mrharvest
      @mrharvest Před rokem +2

      In a way I hate this Tiny Desk. Because this sounds better than any of her albums. Her voice and style is perfect for the format.

    • @annemorrissey7372
      @annemorrissey7372 Před rokem

      @@mrharvest yes I tried to share songs individually by finding copies on CZcams but none compare to this recording!!!

    • @sleepynori8819
      @sleepynori8819 Před rokem

      @@mrharvest i totally agree! She sounds amazing live and I feel like its so hard to come by these days

  • @chrisxtillmandesignstudio9445

    Her vocals are so clear she sounds like she's in the studio

    • @DrWells-qq1cc
      @DrWells-qq1cc Před 5 lety +53

      That's the work of our main man Josh Rogosin, sound engineer extraordinaire!

    • @2kiwis1aussie
      @2kiwis1aussie Před 5 lety +38

      That's 1) Her stellar vocal production and 2) NPR having some of the best sound engineers in the business

    • @acharich
      @acharich Před 5 lety +2

      @@DrWells-qq1cc incredible..! 📝📝📝

    • @frankwolftown
      @frankwolftown Před 5 lety +2

      Being surrounded by books help. Provides the same kind sound proofing you put in a studio.

  • @DtMcNulty12
    @DtMcNulty12 Před 8 lety +31

    After several playthroughs, I think I can say with confidence that this is my favorite/ the best (imo) tiny desk I've ever seen.
    Her back-up singer's blend of humility and pure power is amazing to behold

    • @datkedz4167
      @datkedz4167 Před 7 lety +2

      Danny McNulty She makes my top 5 definitely

  • @TerresEndormies
    @TerresEndormies Před 3 lety +20

    I am watching this for probably the 50th time. There are so many wonderful things, and I'm caught between wanting to talk about the musics... there are little gems hiding in here and I come back for ideas about how to play, how to think about melody... and then she smiles and the brain just stops... when was the last time I saw someone show that much joy just... singing?
    So this is just to say. Thank you, Lianne, James, Frida. This is.. so much. Cannot express.

  • @Snakelegs-go8qo
    @Snakelegs-go8qo Před 3 lety +27

    Ohhhh My God,, how the light shines thru this woman's voice,, Unstoppable just brings tears of joy to my eyes. Thank you Lianne for sharing your gift with us.

  • @MarkScheffler
    @MarkScheffler Před 8 lety +162

    What a great artist she is! These arrangements and the way they sing and play together are just incredible!

    • @elfcounsul
      @elfcounsul Před 8 lety +7

      +Mark Scheffler Not too shabby on guitar.

    • @arpadelluna
      @arpadelluna Před 8 lety +9

      +Mark Scheffler And apart from th e great music, I must say I love her long skirt with buttons and her shirt.

    • @richardlopez4318
      @richardlopez4318 Před 8 lety +3

      +Arpa de Lluna she has a nice ass too

  • @JamesOKlippel
    @JamesOKlippel Před 6 lety +479

    can we talk about how talented the keyboard player dude is for being able to accurately find the 3rd part in the harmony all while playing keys and improvising over the original themes

    • @ngatihine6072
      @ngatihine6072 Před 5 lety +5

      Very talented and versatile

    • @shanhun770
      @shanhun770 Před 5 lety +3

      LISTEN TO MEEEE lololol he's boss!

    • @louveniaadams9440
      @louveniaadams9440 Před 5 lety +7

      James Klippel Thank you!!! I thought the tenor/pianist was Stupid Crazy amazing! With the vocals. He literally, in the first song sung 2nd soprano/1st alto and dropped back to low tenor. From head to str8 Chest. And his wht! Come on! He was a beast! I scream “ Sing Tenors” every time I hear the first song. And at the end of the first song they went Church on it. Whoever you are... You earn your props from me. I recognized the talent

    • @acharich
      @acharich Před 5 lety

      💣💣💣

  • @jsolohache
    @jsolohache Před 3 lety +16

    Background singer did amazing! harmony was perfect! Lianne and pianist = amazing

  • @pedrohgromero1
    @pedrohgromero1 Před 2 lety +8

    Me and my wife were at the 2019 crossroads festival, she hadn't heard of Lianne before. Prior to Lianne entrance i head out to buy some snacks, i can hear Lianne starts her set, voice and guitar only. When i get back to my seat, my wife looks at me with amazement in her eyes and says "Honey, that's what an angel sounds like". To me, that explains Lianne LaHavas

  • @user-xk2st7fd1f
    @user-xk2st7fd1f Před 7 lety +57

    Seeing how much she enjoys herself when she plays makes her so beautiful I'm not even sure if I'm describing it right but she's a beautiful soul

  • @jordonbrewer2010
    @jordonbrewer2010 Před 6 lety +1414

    I really appreciate your guy's recording quality. You COULD get away with one fairly cheap cardioid picking up everyone. But you go out of your way to mic every voice and instrument separately, mixing and mastering at different positions in the soundstage. Feels like Tinydesk is someone's passion project. I love this series so much.

    • @jordonbrewer2010
      @jordonbrewer2010 Před 6 lety +57

      Sidenote, I've fallen in love with this woman.

    • @FB-mw5gv
      @FB-mw5gv Před 6 lety +87

      Josh Rogosin is the man who engineers all tiny desk projects. Credits in description. He defo deserves a Grammy for his engineering imo. He has actually made a few videos on this channel to show his process and tips and tricks. Here's a video of him showing what Mics he uses
      czcams.com/video/e07bI5rz6FY/video.html&app=desktop

    • @latenightcashews
      @latenightcashews Před 6 lety +38

      Jordon Brewer i think im not appreciating josh enough. i know nothing about sound mixing and mastering but any of tiny desk concert’s audience can tell that their sound quality is impeccable, whatever set up they use and sound editing they do enhances the musician’s voice, enabling us to hear it crisp and clear, and amplifies the characteristics in each voice so we can hear every twist and turn and projection. it’s indispensable for a musical experience. top notch

    • @seppstarthebest
      @seppstarthebest Před 5 lety +18

      +1
      i watch npr's tiny desks pretty much every day since a couple of years and it's just amazing/incredible how they regularly make the very best recording available... in a one take session?!

    • @acharich
      @acharich Před 5 lety +3

      @@FB-mw5gv wow, I need to speak to Josh.. I just wanna talk.. In a good way.. LOL

  • @jolley517
    @jolley517 Před rokem +5

    The little “wow” you can hear after Lianne says thank you at the end of the first song 😂 I’ve heard this so many times and just caught it for the first time. Right there with ya on that one

  • @richmayson738
    @richmayson738 Před rokem +130

    Finally watched this concert after scrolling past it for the last few years. MAN I was missing out!! She’s flat-out GOOD!! I’ve been on a Lianne kick for the last few days. No bad songs! I just wish I would stop discovering these artists on Tiny Desk because I really believe these versions are better than the studio versions, am I the only one that feels this way??

    • @plaindonut7145
      @plaindonut7145 Před rokem +1

      I do! Tiny Desk on Spotify 😁

    • @doubleagaming554
      @doubleagaming554 Před rokem +3

      I agree, What you dont do in this concert is one of the best songs ive ever heard, the studio version just isn't the same

    • @kari_sims
      @kari_sims Před rokem +2

      She's extremely talented, as a long time fan of hers my only complaint is that she can take quite a while to release something, but it's totally worth the wait! Her albums are golden from start to finish.

    • @KJBreezy21
      @KJBreezy21 Před rokem +3

      She does have a couple of acoustic EPs of some of her album cuts that are really good. ‘Courage’ and ‘Midnight’ acoustic are the jams

    • @dropelaves
      @dropelaves Před rokem

      Nope. Lot of these artists I find out about in here are pretty much spoiled from then on. It's both a blessing and a curse

  • @lizzetter
    @lizzetter Před 7 lety +398

    I love her mustard jacket

  • @starspain1
    @starspain1 Před 7 lety +45

    I dont't know what it is, but the NPR tiny desk concerts bring out the best in some of the performers. Here's another example. Thank you NPR and all the artists!.

  • @VorseRaiderStrike
    @VorseRaiderStrike Před 3 lety +37

    This is by far my most-listened Tiny Desk, probably close to 40 times now, and I would honestly give an arm or a leg (or even a liver) to listen to these songs on Spotify, please NPR, make it happen!

  • @_Alex_F
    @_Alex_F Před 3 lety +48

    I've listened to this live countless times and it always feels like going back home. Such high quality performance and sound engineering. Also I love how she asks for a second applause for the other two musicians while clapping furiously with a huge smile. Makes me go "Awwww" every single time.

    • @GrumpyPTS
      @GrumpyPTS Před 8 měsíci

      Back home is exactly what it sounds like.

  • @2020NTG
    @2020NTG Před 8 lety +46

    Lianne is new to me, but her vibe is familiar... "unstoppable". Gotta love these Tiny Desk gems!

    • @WLOMA
      @WLOMA Před 8 lety +2

      +NikolaTeslasGhost
      "Tiny Desk gems!" True !

    • @renekitty2
      @renekitty2 Před 8 lety

      +NikolaTeslasGhost Yes "Tiny Desk gems" couldn't have said that better myself

  • @captainnice9698
    @captainnice9698 Před 6 lety +207

    Lianne has a most pleasant "way" about her. She seems like a very kind person and I love her voice.

  • @laragalaxxy
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