Florence + the Machine: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • čas přidán 21. 10. 2018
  • Oct. 16, 2018 | Josh Rogosin -- Her nervousness was palpable and stood in stark contrast to her fully produced stage show. "I'm sorry I'm shy," Florence Welch told the crowd of NPR family and friends gathered for her Tiny Desk performance. "If this was a big gig, I'd probably be climbing all over here and running around."
    Opening with the song "June," from Florence + the Machine's 2018 album High As Hope, Florence performed with her eyes closed. By the end of the three-song set, she fully embraced the experience and gave in to the rapturous audience. Within seconds of hearing her first note, the raw power of her un-amplified voice was chilling.
    It's impossible to talk about Florence without her backing band. Tom Monger adds exquisite ethereal textures to the songs with his stunning mastery of the pedal harp. Hazel Mill's backing vocals and anthemic power chords on the keys accentuate the poignancy of the lyrics at just the right moments. And Robert Ackroyd's rhythmic, steady acoustic guitar drives the music forward.
    But the intensity of the musicality is almost secondary to the message in her lyrics. Ear-worm melodies coupled with repetitive phrases create universal, awe-inspiring anthems. At the end of her first song, Florence implored the crowd to hold on to each other. In "Patricia," she insisted it's such a wonderful thing to love. After 14 enchanting minutes, it's impossible to disagree.
    Set List
    "June"
    "Patricia"
    "Ship to Wreck"
    Musicians
    Florence Welch (Vocals), Tom Monger (Pedal Harp), Hazel Mills (Keyboard and Vocals), Robert Ackroyd (Guitar)
    Credits
    Producers: Bob Boilen, Josh Rogosin, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, CJ Riculan, Maia Stern, Kaylee Domzalski; Production Assistant: Brie Martin; Photo: Heather Kim/NPR
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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  Před 5 měsíci +21

    Want to play your own Tiny Desk concert? Unsigned musicians, enter the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest between Jan. 23 and Feb. 21. Learn more: npr.org/tinydeskcontest.

  • @johnnycabrera6892
    @johnnycabrera6892 Před rokem +2878

    I was in jail for a while and inside we have tablets to use for purchasing stuff to watch or call or whatever. It’s very limited content. It’s not like free access to the whole web. It’s very much selected content. But they do have a variety of NPR tiny desk concerts to watch. I am not lying when I say that I’d watch this concert everyday at least once, partially because everything else wasn’t interesting and also because I attached myself to her voice and lyrics in these three songs. She got me through those hard times. Even on days I was sooo frustrated about being incarcerated and didn’t want to even bother watching this concert and wasting my money, I did so anyways. I am forever grateful to have had Florence to keep me company as I battled the dread of losing my freedom.

    • @jaybee1155
      @jaybee1155 Před rokem +65

      shes helped us all through so much. an angel on earth.

    • @yoliverrr
      @yoliverrr Před rokem +29

      I still come back to this concert all the time. Like an emotional connect.

    • @meshiawriter
      @meshiawriter Před rokem +30

      That's intense

    • @goobbegrowin5153
      @goobbegrowin5153 Před rokem +30

      Bro same situation. I also needed these to get me through my time glad i wasn't alone

    • @alexelpida7210
      @alexelpida7210 Před rokem +24

      I hope you are better now, better times have come!!!

  • @xokatem
    @xokatem Před 4 lety +7006

    Florence Welch could literally throw me out a window and I would thank her for her time

    • @damatar
      @damatar Před 4 lety +48

      Thanks for the lol on a Friday afternoon. :) I agree that she's pretty great.

    • @tibbsshaleen
      @tibbsshaleen Před 4 lety +9

      Lol!

    • @mayramaasberg692
      @mayramaasberg692 Před 4 lety +24

      I thought it was very funny your comment, but yeah totally agree with you

    • @woodeniron9999
      @woodeniron9999 Před 4 lety +7

      simp

    • @bactheusllo
      @bactheusllo Před 4 lety +25

      One time she was so wasted that my ex had to basically escort her home. I am glad she’s sober now; she was on a downward spiral when the band is on hiatus. The high you get from live concerts is much too incomparable.

  • @carrey3077
    @carrey3077 Před 4 lety +1644

    everyone talks about florence alone, and don't get me wrong she is a *powerhouse* but the band is absolutely incredible too. They're ability to transcend me to an ethereal plane with their music when they're this stripped-down is amazing.

    • @Mika-dq6xr
      @Mika-dq6xr Před 4 lety +4

      Same

    • @matrixed8099
      @matrixed8099 Před 3 lety +39

      The backup singer really adds a nice touch.

    • @sschmidt8816
      @sschmidt8816 Před 3 lety +7

      I‘ve never read another sentence using the word „mitochondria“ besides „the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell“ and now i can‘t stop thinking about it

    • @carrey3077
      @carrey3077 Před 3 lety +17

      @@sschmidt8816 Florence Welch is the mitochondria of the cell

    • @jasonley4809
      @jasonley4809 Před rokem

      @@matrixed8099 she killed it. she elevated her level on this video

  • @123456789101515
    @123456789101515 Před 3 lety +800

    i forget im a 6'4 black man in america listening to florence, and sometimes thats all i need

    • @vrownvegan3187
      @vrownvegan3187 Před 3 lety +14

      @@Browne7100 what he said had nothing to do with trump... Jesus christ! I bet when biden govermenet is over people will still complain about trump. ugh.

    • @boogiesquatchdoing324
      @boogiesquatchdoing324 Před 3 lety +20

      @Noland Johnson 6'3 black man and I absolutely agree with this statement. Flo is amazing. 💯

    • @michaelspencer1235
      @michaelspencer1235 Před 3 lety +15

      @@boogiesquatchdoing324 i’m a 6’2 black man just vibing with her music cause she’s so amazing

    • @kimwhatmatters4085
      @kimwhatmatters4085 Před 3 lety +10

      5’ 7” black women here lol

    • @sethembisoradebe1870
      @sethembisoradebe1870 Před 3 lety

      I agree to that indeed.

  • @anjalimichelleart
    @anjalimichelleart Před 5 lety +5890

    She looks like a Gustav Klimt painting 🖼

    • @idarau3101
      @idarau3101 Před 5 lety +41

      Anjali Michelle so accurate

    • @melopsicodelia
      @melopsicodelia Před 5 lety +18

      She does

    • @klabeck1097
      @klabeck1097 Před 5 lety +31

      Wow. Spot on observation!

    • @vexation5
      @vexation5 Před 5 lety +26

      🚨🚨🚨NPR Fan Comment Alert! hahaha! The packed with details 'tiny desk' space itself only adds to this effect!

    • @thediggi5719
      @thediggi5719 Před 5 lety +12

      most accurate thing I read about her

  • @cassiobuendia8089
    @cassiobuendia8089 Před 5 lety +1751

    Her Robe matches with her hair. Her melody matches with my heart

  • @AF-ku9se
    @AF-ku9se Před 4 lety +255

    "It's such a wonderful thing to love" part is so beautiful

    • @AF-ku9se
      @AF-ku9se Před 4 lety +10

      And I love how at at 7:45 she gives a look like "Here we go.." and then shows each of them in their element and build into the part..

  • @briansounalath
    @briansounalath Před 3 lety +432

    the keyboardist is impressive. Her playing and hitting those perfect harmonies that perfectly blend into Florence's voice.

    • @madsdeshazo5885
      @madsdeshazo5885 Před rokem +13

      Just learned that she is "the Machine" -- the original band name was "Florence Robot/Isa Machine" (Isa being a shortened version of her name, Isabella).

    • @briansounalath
      @briansounalath Před rokem +2

      @@madsdeshazo5885 woah. Really?

    • @madsdeshazo5885
      @madsdeshazo5885 Před rokem +1

      @@briansounalath Yeah! Had no idea! The two of them have been collaborating since they were teens!

    • @Laura-rs7ub
      @Laura-rs7ub Před rokem +10

      @@madsdeshazo5885 She Is not Isa, she is Hazel Mills :)

    • @Laura-rs7ub
      @Laura-rs7ub Před rokem +7

      @@briansounalath she is not Isa, she is Hazel Mills :)

  • @cheesecakelasagna
    @cheesecakelasagna Před 5 lety +4259

    A *Florence + the Machine* and *Hozier* album collaboration will be the death of me, I hope I'd ascend into heaven or even just grow wings.

    • @angelangelvr
      @angelangelvr Před 5 lety +93

      CheesecakeLasagna- omg. that would be earth-shattering. you really think the world is ready for that??

    • @ninamarie177
      @ninamarie177 Před 5 lety +184

      CheesecakeLasagna That album would probably make me move into a cabin in the woods, befriend the wildlife and learn ancient spells to enchant the world.

    • @nycgirllauren
      @nycgirllauren Před 5 lety +107

      That album would cure the world of pollution and turn it in to a ethereal paradise where people only speak in songs and whisper in ASMR tones

    • @steff6146
      @steff6146 Před 5 lety +29

      That album would be amazing, ethereal, illuminating, perfect. I hope we get it one day.

    • @Lisa-qt4hh
      @Lisa-qt4hh Před 5 lety +19

      You're absolutely right that would be a collaboration I would almost feel unworthy of listening to, let's hope that one day they will combine their magic 💕

  • @Gabriel-ud5hu
    @Gabriel-ud5hu Před 5 lety +4088

    I have no doubt about Florence talent but i have to talk about her backing vocal. She is supporting florence's voice so beautifully. This is so much better than some singers that contract backing vocals only to make up their own lack of talent. 👌🏼

    • @janeencouncil3497
      @janeencouncil3497 Před 5 lety +56

      Dude! I was just about to comment on that. She's amazing!

    • @deanlowdon8381
      @deanlowdon8381 Před 5 lety +94

      Gabriel I’m pretty certain that is Florence’s long time friend and co-writer Isabella “Machine” Summers.

    • @matthewugh4294
      @matthewugh4294 Před 5 lety +15

      Dean Lowdon I Am almost certain u are right! They know how to make that deep sound together! Gave me chills

    • @954general
      @954general Před 5 lety +70

      @@deanlowdon8381 Hazel Mills.

    • @NatLapp96
      @NatLapp96 Před 5 lety +76

      Yeah that's not Isa.

  • @kmputertechsupplies2374
    @kmputertechsupplies2374 Před 4 lety +234

    The guy playing the harp tho... Got them scales on god mode.

  • @vijayta3117
    @vijayta3117 Před 4 lety +276

    "I'm so high, I can see an angel"
    Exactly how I feel watching her sing

  • @davitizivzivadze6396
    @davitizivzivadze6396 Před 5 lety +2901

    I don’t really understand why would anyone consider her and her band “average”. Honestly, her artistic work has quality to it, her lyrics are well thought out and full of symbols, metaphors, allusions and creativity...

    • @kaidu4064
      @kaidu4064 Před 5 lety +44

      Daviti Zivzivadze just let the haters hate lol , enjoy the music

    • @Scoot694
      @Scoot694 Před 5 lety +79

      Well have you seen the crap they call good music now a days?
      There truly is no one that can even compare to Florence

    • @loundrelaque8897
      @loundrelaque8897 Před 5 lety +5

      Preferences I guess

    • @iTeacupPanda
      @iTeacupPanda Před 5 lety +94

      @@erickmaynard3507 What are you even talking about? Nothing was wrong with that beginning? Patricia felt a tad dull compared to other versions of the song she has done. That's the only thing a tad off, but that was just a less interesting rendition rather than a technical issue.
      Worse than average? Find me someone who's vocal talent rounds out to her level of extreme breath control, note sustaining, vocal agility, vocal fluidity and ability to weave it the way she can? She can crescendo insanely quick and flip from chest voice to falsetto in the same phrase seamlessly despite the two not being exacty connected in their traits.
      You can find people who have better pitch, sure. But, where you're getting 4 and 5 star with her in those areas you'll be getting 2's all day long. And that is in bands most people would deem still " Above average "

    • @dilaudid1
      @dilaudid1 Před 5 lety +36

      What tone deaf geezer thinks she is average? That is a bizarre statement

  • @nicorettegum8744
    @nicorettegum8744 Před 5 lety +969

    Didn’t realise how good my reflexes were until I got the notification

  • @jocejoy
    @jocejoy Před 5 lety +262

    9:08 "I'm sorry I'm shy" How cute is that ? Florence, don't be sorry, you are amazing!

  • @Princez1289
    @Princez1289 Před 5 lety +1266

    Her live performances of "Patricia" far outshine the recorded version, especially the ending "it's such a wonderful thing to love". The recorded version just fades out after only 5 repeats (and you can't hear any harp) whereas the live version has that powerful punch of the line getting sung and played faster and it just hits you in your soul!

    • @nillawafer1261
      @nillawafer1261 Před 5 lety +21

      Jennifer Martin so true i only listen to this version now

    • @angelanamarie2494
      @angelanamarie2494 Před 5 lety +15

      She did a live of Patricia on the late show with James Cordon and it is by far the best that I would listen repeatedly but they removed it 😭

    • @Princez1289
      @Princez1289 Před 4 lety +14

      @@angelanamarie2494 I saw her live in Philly and she had us all clap with her like in this video. It felt so powerful hearing everyone's clapping and just getting into it!

    • @andres.alegre
      @andres.alegre Před 4 lety +16

      8:24 you can see the band wasn’t expecting that outro

    • @gorbsnorb
      @gorbsnorb Před 3 lety +6

      When I heard the live version on concert for the first time I left my body

  • @youwillovercome
    @youwillovercome Před 5 lety +422

    7:00
    "I drink too much coffee
    and think of you often
    In a city where reality has long been forgotten
    And are you afraid?
    'Cause I'm terrified
    But you remind me that it's such a wonderful thing to love"

  • @angelangelvr
    @angelangelvr Před 5 lety +716

    the second song, “Patricia,” looks SO hard to play live in terms of tempo. the nervousness on the musicians' faces haha. worth it!! BEAUTIFUL performance. thank you, Earth Witch Florence Welch &co.

    • @CrazyGuy498
      @CrazyGuy498 Před 5 lety +4

      Angel Ramirez what about the tempo would make it hard to perform?

    • @angelangelvr
      @angelangelvr Před 5 lety +38

      it would be ~very~ easy for the song to fall apart since it kind of hinges on the repetition and consistency of the musicians' parts.
      I'm sure someone who has been a musician longer than I have could give you a much better and more technical definition than I can! I played clarinet from 5th-9th grade. I am in 12th grade now and miss the classical music world very much :( I'm hoping to get a clarinet of my own soon (I would rent a school instrument before).
      anyway, I know you didn't ask for all that haha, but it gives my comment context. I hope I answered your question adequately (:

    • @angelangelvr
      @angelangelvr Před 5 lety +52

      also, the tempo is very irregular with other musicians coming in and out at strange times and the song taking unexpected turns. I wonder what the time signature might be. it also might be syncopated, but I'm not too sure about that. this song really just plays with tempo--very interesting from a musical standpoint! the accelerando at the end was pretty cool lol

    • @Jack.Strait
      @Jack.Strait Před 5 lety +15

      And that cutoff at the end was PERFECT

    • @siralabastermccasterthebla7074
      @siralabastermccasterthebla7074 Před 5 lety +56

      One of the big difficulties with a. Don't like that would be the increasing pace at the end. It hinges so much on the the musicians keeping consistent I. Their increase and if you note they're taking cues from Florence's clapping. She's conducting the band by providing them the metronome with which to keep which is why you see that "nerves" it's actually intense concentration to make ensure they're keeping pace with the best she's giving them while filtering out other members music. Simtsiniously making sure theyre blending their sound with the others.
      It takes remarkable skill AND remarkable trust in Florence not to push them too far or raise too wuick which can happen in a live performance as you get lost into the adrenaline of a live performance. The closest to worry you see if from the harp but even then it's tinged with trust.
      It's truly s remarkable performance start to finish

  • @Cal3bC00p3r
    @Cal3bC00p3r Před 5 lety +185

    Geez, that harp.
    Killer strings that were so powerful and subtle.

  • @thefatmfanclub
    @thefatmfanclub Před 4 lety +82

    7:55-8:42 - the music connection that just happened there between Florence and the rest of the band...speechless

  • @jtrick13
    @jtrick13 Před 5 lety +337

    THAT WAS UNEXPECTED!

  • @CamboyGDubbz
    @CamboyGDubbz Před 5 lety +708

    How she make simple clapping sound so damn good???

  • @trentgibson6358
    @trentgibson6358 Před 4 lety +151

    She could sing the school lunch menu, and I would think it was the most amazing thing ever.

  • @gabby3868
    @gabby3868 Před 9 měsíci +17

    her talking voice is so soft but her singing voice is so so powerful

  • @xgrumx
    @xgrumx Před 5 lety +1470

    When you spend the whole day in your bed with anxiety and this set literally lets you go on for another day. Thank you Florence 💓

    • @beckyscleanersock8395
      @beckyscleanersock8395 Před 5 lety +17

      no7puppetcollection feel better friend ❤️

    • @kourawhero
      @kourawhero Před 5 lety +4

      no7puppetcollection Arohanui to my friend

    • @davidfaigin9562
      @davidfaigin9562 Před 5 lety +8

      no7puppetcollection sending you warmth, comfort, clarity and peace 💫

    • @TheRockgirl87
      @TheRockgirl87 Před 5 lety +10

      I'm so sorry to hear that. I have a mild form of anxiety and I know Florence always makes me feel better. Hope you feel better soon!

    • @robchrismusic
      @robchrismusic Před 5 lety +4

      no7puppetcollection I love you. Hope peace is restored soon.

  • @hotdamndan9892
    @hotdamndan9892 Před 5 lety +1294

    I think we can all agree now after seeing this that Florence Welch is some sort of a goddess from another world that is currently walking in ours to bless us with her magical voice. I mean, if you can't call that voice magical or divine,. I don't what that is anymore. NPR just made tons of people's dream come true with this!

    • @ellaruth9
      @ellaruth9 Před 5 lety +6

      Literally exactly what I was thinking this entire time as tears of joy streamed down my face and I laughed in delight that this is even a real human being

    • @josephtaylor1009
      @josephtaylor1009 Před 5 lety +9

      I’m convinced she And Aurora are Mother earths daughters and they were sent here to teach us about peace, love and magic

    • @melvinelynch3689
      @melvinelynch3689 Před 4 lety +4

      i completely agree. literally just back from her concert in edinburgh and she was so incredible i can't even get over it. she is so magical and beautiful and her voice is breathtaking

    • @brendanmathews1997
      @brendanmathews1997 Před 4 lety +2

      @@josephtaylor1009 i was going to mention Aurora Aksnes. I've just recently discovered her. She blows me away.

    • @DanielC__
      @DanielC__ Před 4 lety

      Dan Onil Galang I do not agree, mediocrity at its best. Energy of a funeral procession.

  • @srcaradetortilla4181
    @srcaradetortilla4181 Před 3 lety +146

    Playlist:
    00:13 June
    04:02 Patricia
    09:33 Ship to Wreck

  • @cacuriouson
    @cacuriouson Před 4 lety +54

    The end of Patrica blew me away

  • @yungmedusa
    @yungmedusa Před 5 lety +133

    her vibrato is so crystal clear omg

  • @Luelle18
    @Luelle18 Před 5 lety +455

    You can really see the quality of every single person in that band. worldclass!

    • @Moormores
      @Moormores Před 5 lety +6

      Not really

    • @Missedbyawhisker
      @Missedbyawhisker Před 5 lety +6

      @Adele Eleda I'm not a musician so I'm really interested how one can judge a musician's abilities when they're playing simple pieces. I mean, nothing she played on the piano was super complicated, I could play that myself. How do you distinguish between a very good pianist and an average one in that case?

    • @Rosecain27
      @Rosecain27 Před 4 lety +5

      They are solid professionals, I think it’s just how well they seem to compliment Florence, especially the Harp/Piano/Backing vocals.

    • @jessica5497
      @jessica5497 Před 2 lety +3

      @@Moormores How edgy of you...no, they're actually good and complement each other very well.

  • @dominic6644
    @dominic6644 Před 4 lety +712

    Dude I've never heard this band before.. Is it normal to feel this emotional when listening to it? It literally made me cry :) thanks for this!

    • @stephm2429
      @stephm2429 Před 4 lety +91

      Yes. Every. Single. Song.
      Highly recommend listening to more of their songs if you'd like to continue feeling everything at once.

    • @jessicastratton2580
      @jessicastratton2580 Před 4 lety +50

      When it comes to Florence’s voice yes. Yes it is normal to feel such emotion you cry. Saw her live cried the entire time 😂

    • @Jezebel_Jaylin
      @Jezebel_Jaylin Před 4 lety +21

      Yes I’ve loved this band since I was 11, going on ten years this year, I’ll be 21, I still feel close to tears listening to their music.

    • @jill5681
      @jill5681 Před 4 lety +9

      100% check out more of her music

    • @jlopink
      @jlopink Před 4 lety +17

      The first time I listened "Cosmic Love" (years ago), I cried my eyes out and it was so weird because I never cry. She has this effect on people. The same thing happened with "Which Witch".

  • @josephineblom
    @josephineblom Před 4 lety +216

    The dogs days are over got me through the hardest time of my life, I didn’t give up because of that song❤️

    • @micky_knuckles
      @micky_knuckles Před 4 lety +21

      one time, when I was going through a really rough time, I listened to "shake it off" repeatedly as I was driving and I was screaming and sobbing the words 😂

    • @bubblebubbleblip
      @bubblebubbleblip Před 4 lety +4

      Micky Hoffman yes bb! For real those songs give some kind of otherworldly power to the listener.

    • @flowersafeheart
      @flowersafeheart Před 3 lety

      Such a special song ♥️ Memories for me too

    • @gregkosinski2303
      @gregkosinski2303 Před 3 lety

      I’m glad you didn’t.

    • @jessica5497
      @jessica5497 Před 2 lety

      I hope you're doing well ❤️❤️

  • @meghanhughes
    @meghanhughes Před 5 lety +971

    THE QUEEN HAS ARRIVED!

  • @w0nderw0man106
    @w0nderw0man106 Před 5 lety +153

    Florence on Tiny Desk,
    My heart is so full.

  • @choochd
    @choochd Před 2 lety +33

    One of the rarest and most unique voices out there.

  • @rumademedoit
    @rumademedoit Před 3 lety +8

    the woman on background vocals and keyboard is givinggggg

  • @alisharenee1556
    @alisharenee1556 Před 5 lety +198

    Florence is a mystical creature. Her voice touches my heart.

  • @Starrrrlordddd
    @Starrrrlordddd Před 5 lety +1001

    i just couldn't believe in my eyes as the notification popped up..!

  • @ISEEKSPACE
    @ISEEKSPACE Před 4 lety +67

    I cried her entire concert. There is no way to explain how incredibly powerful it was to be in this woman's presence. Mind blowing.

  • @innerneener
    @innerneener Před 4 lety +60

    I can't remember how many times I've rewatched this mini concert. Still an experience everytime.

  • @jessevandendoren
    @jessevandendoren Před 5 lety +776

    This came out of nowhere!

    • @jaj86
      @jaj86 Před 5 lety +1

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  • @stefanie5205
    @stefanie5205 Před 5 lety +161

    I love these small gigs by her so much more than the big shows. The focus is much more on all the single instruments and vocals

  • @grayj7441
    @grayj7441 Před 2 lety +12

    Sitting here painting with 🐈. Living in the moment of a lite Fall shower passing by, and Florence on Npr.

  • @ThePereubu1710
    @ThePereubu1710 Před 5 lety +1910

    Does NPR employ the best sound engineer in the world?

    • @jaquardchimoyochashe
      @jaquardchimoyochashe Před 4 lety +44

      ThePereubu1710 they should hold on to him for like everrrr!!!

    • @ztsyxcvg
      @ztsyxcvg Před 4 lety +34

      @@jaquardchimoyochashe maybe it's *her

    • @GoldBlackLotus
      @GoldBlackLotus Před 4 lety +127

      @@ztsyxcvg the Audio Engineer is a dude called Josh, says in the description.

    • @ztsyxcvg
      @ztsyxcvg Před 4 lety +17

      @@GoldBlackLotus okay thanks!

    • @lukesuperflyjones
      @lukesuperflyjones Před 4 lety +44

      Yeah he's super good, BUT also is the amazing acoustics! WOOD, BOOKS, and TRINKETS!

  • @joshuamullicanmusic7482
    @joshuamullicanmusic7482 Před 5 lety +122

    Such a huge sound from so few people...

  • @ayanasalvador
    @ayanasalvador Před 5 lety +52

    The harp 😍

  • @TheFoxyFox70
    @TheFoxyFox70 Před 5 lety +40

    Florence Welch is THE greatest example of a musician writing music that puts their soul on display for everyone to hear. Always a pleasure to hear her story through her writing. Beautiful.

  • @ellyfaewilliams2234
    @ellyfaewilliams2234 Před 3 lety +24

    Her ability to hit higher notes with her head down in the first song shows her vocal prowess. I certainly can't do that. She's got something amazing between two lungs.

  • @lindalombardi7267
    @lindalombardi7267 Před 5 lety +255

    Florence is so delicate and yet so strong. I also feel she really is extreme, especially in the way she handles her own talent
    She knows how to dose it and give it back to her people and she definitely gives her best in "extreme" ambiences: either extreme cozy little rooms or in the biggest festival ever. That's where her magic happens and it's not only about the atmosphere, is about the gravity she's got. I dunno if it makes sense but it did in my head after being enchanted by this.

  • @doudou0812
    @doudou0812 Před 5 lety +419

    Her back up singer is unreal!!! I always loved Florence but this set just made me realise how much her backup singer was influencing the various songs she released :D Great job NPR as always

    • @iTeacupPanda
      @iTeacupPanda Před 5 lety +25

      I mean, I don't think the backup singer influenced the writing or sounds of the songs themselves LOL Florence usually just beats on walls and belts til she forms something and adds in her own vocal layers. She can't sing lead and do background though unless she uses a backing track, if she did it wouldn't be acoustic and she prefers having background vocals when she can. Some stages are just too small and confining to allow it though.

    • @WelfareChrist
      @WelfareChrist Před 5 lety +7

      Amen! Their voices together each time made my skin crawl in celebration.

    • @JesseColton
      @JesseColton Před 5 lety +10

      Hazel isn't a part of the band ordinarily, Isabel has traditionally been on keys and helped with composing, though she didn't do any work on this past album

    • @theempresss
      @theempresss Před 5 lety +2

      Influenced? LOL no. Usually she has a gospel singer as background because they can keep up with her powerful voice and notes

    • @theempresss
      @theempresss Před 5 lety +1

      @Galactic Banana thank you

  • @mdsn8023
    @mdsn8023 Před rokem +9

    Florence needs a part 2 😊

  • @srchernandez
    @srchernandez Před rokem +39

    She is such a sweetheart, she is amazing ❤

  • @nanasouliman
    @nanasouliman Před 5 lety +71

    I fall in love with every person that performs in tiny desk.

  • @brown0eyes0angel
    @brown0eyes0angel Před 5 lety +579

    I almost dropped my croissant when I saw this in my reccommended videos

    • @aminmih4519
      @aminmih4519 Před 5 lety +1

      me too

    • @mac4951
      @mac4951 Před 4 lety +4

      Thank god it was spared

    • @Hugsnkisses11
      @Hugsnkisses11 Před 3 lety

      I'm still stuck in repeat mode of Patricia..didn't get through the video yet! Her voice is Phenomenal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @liammulligan5204
    @liammulligan5204 Před 4 lety +67

    June is the most underrated song of the album. Its phenomenal

    • @skeletonpony3852
      @skeletonpony3852 Před 11 měsíci

      tbh I didn't much attention to it until I listened it live in her Athens Acropolis Concert in 2019...I can say up to this day it was the most magical musical moment of the whole concert and of all my life maybe! To see that she still played it among her hits again some days in her recent Athens concert was the most delightful surprise!

  • @geministar6167
    @geministar6167 Před 3 lety +18

    Florence Welch is one of my favorite lyricist EVER. Her lyrics either make me feel insane but in the best way possible.

  • @bswift1991
    @bswift1991 Před 5 lety +54

    I love how she can totally modulate her voice between what's required for a huge arena concert and what's required for a tiny acoustic set. It's awesome.

  • @Chronomatrix
    @Chronomatrix Před 5 lety +34

    Florence and Hazel make an amazing duo.

  • @evgenymikhalkov768
    @evgenymikhalkov768 Před 2 lety +6

    Who is watching this after a new video came out in 2022? 😉📺Love her so much! What a big artist!

  • @julec7337
    @julec7337 Před 4 lety +34

    Why doesn‘t she have a grammy yet!? I dont get it. Brilliant Talent❤️

  • @itsvictorializzy
    @itsvictorializzy Před 5 lety +50

    ‘Could be terrible’ and it wasn’t 😂👏🏾🔥💯❤️

  • @BlGGESTBROTHER
    @BlGGESTBROTHER Před 5 lety +51

    She has a beautiful timbre to her voice.

  • @its_a_thing9330
    @its_a_thing9330 Před 4 lety +23

    She is absolutely AMAZING live! Like a hyperactive wood nymph that never stops dancing and hits every single insane note!

  • @ryan_machine
    @ryan_machine Před 4 lety +37

    her little laugh at 8:50 after performing one of the most beautiful and majestic versions of Patricia i've ever heard is SO CUTE kill me

  • @george8873
    @george8873 Před 5 lety +57

    Patricia made me cry like a baby for some reason. This was an amazing performance. Have loved Florence + the Machine for years, they always deliver. Thanks for bringing this amazing Tiny Desk Concert NPR.

  • @DurbsBT
    @DurbsBT Před 5 lety +345

    NPR Producers: Hey Joe, we've got a powerful vocal, harp, guitar, piano and BV's - and we need to hear everything perfectly:
    Joe Rogosin: Hold my beer

    • @kylemackenzie583
      @kylemackenzie583 Před 5 lety +18

      Paul D right?!?! This is amazing on an off the floor level

    • @HBJSpiegel
      @HBJSpiegel Před 5 lety +15

      always striking how complete the sound is on these productions. Magic

  • @ilahmache7712
    @ilahmache7712 Před 4 lety +14

    You can tell the music is radiating in her brain as she's singing. She's hearing something we can't. I love her

  • @emilybrown8360
    @emilybrown8360 Před 5 lety +34

    I'll never understand how someone could dislike such a beautiful performance

  • @sariisaurus
    @sariisaurus Před 5 lety +842

    How is it even possible to dislike Florence and her amazing band?!

    • @Moormores
      @Moormores Před 5 lety +4

      I dislike her and its' group

    • @julieftherulies
      @julieftherulies Před 5 lety +3

      R u referring to "the machine?"

    • @AlistairIsCool
      @AlistairIsCool Před 5 lety +12

      Because her music is painfully average

    • @dmrsk1899
      @dmrsk1899 Před 5 lety +4

      @@AlistairIsCool yeah it's not like the most progressive and experimental one, but they do make some very good songs.

    • @rockugotcha
      @rockugotcha Před 5 lety +3

      i really don't know why people like this music.

  • @MylesMarrero
    @MylesMarrero Před 5 lety +32

    This was exactly the way my Monday needed to start.

  • @Rhaelle
    @Rhaelle Před rokem +8

    It blows my mind how nervous and shy she actually is and then when she sings it’s like an explosion of heaven in your ears.

  • @pwally2714
    @pwally2714 Před 3 lety +426

    *Florence performs in front of 40,000 fans regularly*
    And admits on Tiny Desk: "I'm nervous."
    She's so amazing

    • @lindiwengwevela524
      @lindiwengwevela524 Před 2 lety +15

      Intimate performances can be SO much more intimidating than large venues. I'd rather get up in front of 40,000 than 40 lol.

  • @DerekSmyth
    @DerekSmyth Před 5 lety +423

    I was never a fan, and I now emphasise the was. Sometimes the intimacy of a small acoustic set shows the real magic........ and like a magician the doubt is gone and this performance has blown me away.

    • @nycgirllauren
      @nycgirllauren Před 5 lety +5

      Derek Smyth how pleasant

    • @determike
      @determike Před 5 lety +12

      I dont know how you could have “never” been a fan of this band. It is one of the greatest bands to ever play. Thats like saying you were never a fan of Led Zeppelin until you heard them play in concert.

    • @nycgirllauren
      @nycgirllauren Před 5 lety +35

      Michael Hartmann some people have different opinions? There’s definitely times I went to concerts for one person and ended up loving the opener so there’s that

    • @willinwoods
      @willinwoods Před 5 lety +13

      Yeah, some people just need to feel that live nerve to really get swept off of their feet. For some kinds of music, I'm one of them.

    • @DerekSmyth
      @DerekSmyth Před 5 lety +17

      Michael Hartmann what I heard on commercial radio was so “big”, complexed and processed that the raw talent and passion gets lost amongst the mixing and production. Then you have a performance like this and while it’s only a little more minimal the talent of the artists come to the front.
      Back in the Led Zeplins day, album production was a lot closer to a live performance than what is done today and why I love their albums more that overly produced rock of today.

  • @Gassyyetclassy
    @Gassyyetclassy Před 5 lety +115

    There's always a band, such as this, that you'd expect has already had a Tiny Desk Concert. It always feel like striking a home run when said bands' Tiny Desk videos are released. This is great, and greatly appreciated!

    • @maiamoreno1662
      @maiamoreno1662 Před 5 lety +1

      I was thinking the same

    • @Gassyyetclassy
      @Gassyyetclassy Před 5 lety

      @@maiamoreno1662 Yes! It just goes to show how many astounding bands/artists there are, including a range from not well known, to well known artists. You never know what will be uploaded in the Tiny Desk World ❤

  • @Sonnenweg
    @Sonnenweg Před 4 lety +74

    She just makes me cry so often and I don´t even know why. Her music is just reaching my heart in such a special way. I seriously wonder if she is an angel..

    • @aaronstukey9517
      @aaronstukey9517 Před 4 lety +1

      Same!

    • @Gabriela282810
      @Gabriela282810 Před 3 lety +1

      Than you need to know AURORA

    • @Sonnenweg
      @Sonnenweg Před 3 lety +1

      @@Gabriela282810
      I know her and I love her 😌

    • @aaronstukey9517
      @aaronstukey9517 Před 3 lety

      I will look up Aurora now. Thank you for this

    • @Sonnenweg
      @Sonnenweg Před 3 lety +2

      @@aaronstukey9517 I recommend looking her up singing live. She does not bring the tears into my eyes but still she has a very special aura like from another world and for me it feels like a precious heart and soul that needs to be loved and protected.

  • @aaliyahc.10
    @aaliyahc.10 Před 4 lety +430

    Okay but Florence and Hoizer....we need a duet.

  • @TheOfficeIsBananas
    @TheOfficeIsBananas Před 5 lety +35

    She is pure magic.

  • @nycgirllauren
    @nycgirllauren Před 5 lety +396

    I couldn’t have clicked faster if my life depended on it and I don’t regret anything

    • @TheBlkac1
      @TheBlkac1 Před 5 lety +2

      She has a strong voice....its NICE🤗🤗
      I'm visiting NYC😊
      Where are cool spots to listen to live music like this and Neo-Sol?

    • @jessj7735
      @jessj7735 Před 5 lety +1

      same :D

    • @nycgirllauren
      @nycgirllauren Před 5 lety +3

      Terry Fisher ah yes! You picked the best time to come right before the holiday rush, the Groove in Greenwich Village is great also Shrine in Harlem has great variety’s in performers. Oh and please try amateur night at the Apollo and don’t be afraid to venture into Brooklyn! Oh one last thing, Zinc Bar on W3rd is a great place too enjoy the city

    • @acamar704
      @acamar704 Před 5 lety +1

      Truth.

    • @TheBlkac1
      @TheBlkac1 Před 5 lety +1

      @@nycgirllauren
      Thanks😉your a superstar🤓
      What's a site for finding out up and coming concerts and plays comedy shows....etc etc

  • @EyeGlassTrainofMind
    @EyeGlassTrainofMind Před 4 lety +73

    Wow, that was one of the best-sounding presentations of June that I've ever seen. Everyone in the band was on their game and the SOUND ENGINEERING (chef's kiss! Thank you to the impressive Josh Rogosin!!): just impeccable. Every instrument felt complimented and the sound was clear and full without blasting your ears off. My ears are so so very happy! Thanks NPR!

  • @Abhothra
    @Abhothra Před rokem +5

    I'm not sure what's more impressive, Florence vocal abilities or the fact that to this very day she's still humble even though she's one of the best contemporary singers out there.
    We've all seen one-hit-wonders that don't even come near her as a singer go full diva but she doesn't, Love you for it Florence.

  • @Paolanmetal
    @Paolanmetal Před 5 lety +493

    It's funny how that girl is looking so peaceful while playing some badass stuff on the piano and reaching all those high notes while the guitarrist is playing some fairly simple chords with the facial expression of someone who is shredding that guitar xD

    • @somethinggood9267
      @somethinggood9267 Před 4 lety +65

      I think he is feeeeeeling the music

    • @alexanderneronov2348
      @alexanderneronov2348 Před 3 lety +45

      You gotta admit he looks badass though

    • @jawa_808
      @jawa_808 Před 3 lety +16

      HE IS SHREDDING & keeping most of the rhythm AND strumming perfectly (:

    • @thestoneyjabroni5683
      @thestoneyjabroni5683 Před rokem +10

      As a guitarist I can confirm that "guitar face" is real and involuntary.

  • @Goracykabanos
    @Goracykabanos Před 5 lety +480

    8:28 wow she really put the harpist on the spot there, i would’ve fainted from the pressure of having to play faster and faster

    • @LobsterTrainer
      @LobsterTrainer Před 5 lety +58

      I felt my heart racing watching that guy go

    • @partypiano0729
      @partypiano0729 Před 5 lety +40

      He did good, great, fantastic.

    • @mthood6015
      @mthood6015 Před 5 lety +48

      They've played together from the beginning...years ago! So I'm positive she's not putting him on the spot.

    • @Kooodes
      @Kooodes Před 5 lety +29

      I love it so much hahah but the harp in patricia has nothing on cosmic love

    • @maocharlisme
      @maocharlisme Před 5 lety +3

      He's great! 😁

  • @hollyrusso469
    @hollyrusso469 Před 4 lety +16

    I'm blown away. After watching this it is obvious to me that Florence has got IT. And by IT I mean the type of tender soul and passion that you can hear coming through her voice. She's got a direct line to her soul and we're all blessed to be able to receive it.

  • @ChrisRobinson2508
    @ChrisRobinson2508 Před 4 lety +8

    My god. Florence and Hazel's harmony got me weeping.

  • @Xhamla222
    @Xhamla222 Před 5 lety +120

    Leave it to Florence + the Machine to come through on shitty days and just brighten everything up. Getting evicted seems like nothing right now. Best band Ever!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Scoot694
    @Scoot694 Před 5 lety +742

    When life’s being a bitch just remember
    You could’ve been born a million years before or after this ageless Goddess walks among us but no
    You were born at literally the perfect time to be here and have the honor to listen to her beautiful timeless work.
    And that my friend is the true blessing that is Florence + the Machine!
    ❤️❤️❤️

    • @hannahkate7538
      @hannahkate7538 Před 5 lety +9

      wow, that actually really does make me feel better, thank you xx

    • @joshuaburgmeier1444
      @joshuaburgmeier1444 Před 5 lety +10

      The odds are literally astronomical

    • @Neuroneos
      @Neuroneos Před 4 lety +4

      Certainly not a million years before... our species have only been around for about 200k years.

    • @silentbutterbruh1641
      @silentbutterbruh1641 Před 3 lety

      I do often what music sounded like a million years ago🤔

  • @sofiaboswachter
    @sofiaboswachter Před rokem +3

    this npr desk has a special place in my heart

  • @ripyoureoncamera
    @ripyoureoncamera Před 5 lety +7

    you tiny little desk people are SOOOOOO LUCKY!!!

  • @rhiannonm8132
    @rhiannonm8132 Před 5 lety +11

    She’s perfect. Saw her live and actually cried. Her energy and talent are unimaginable.

  • @rinchshenga5826
    @rinchshenga5826 Před 5 lety +13

    Wow the back vocal, superbly blended with the lead vocal! 😘😘

  • @ronshina4022
    @ronshina4022 Před 11 měsíci +9

    0:13 June
    4:02 Patricia
    9:33 Ship to Wreck 🚢

  • @DaVid-vp7cl
    @DaVid-vp7cl Před 3 lety +6

    The backing-vocals are perfection!!!!!!!!

  • @kalineb.barboza1171
    @kalineb.barboza1171 Před 5 lety +79

    I really love shy artists. They are entire on the stage.

  • @mikajeem
    @mikajeem Před 5 lety +29

    How the pianist is in such perfect sync with Florence ... YES

  • @Iamchrisshorts
    @Iamchrisshorts Před 2 měsíci +2

    Ms Welch holds a special place in my heart 💙. She has gotten me though a lot of many long nights and days for sure so thank you 🙏🏽

  • @09Josso
    @09Josso Před 5 lety +62

    Oh Patricia, you've always been my North Star
    And I have to tell you something
    I'm still afraid of the dark
    But you take my hand in your hand
    From you the flowers grow
    And do you understand with every seed you sow
    You make this cold world beautiful?
    [Pre-Chorus]
    You told me all doors are open to the believer
    I believe her, I believe her, I believe her
    You told me all doors are open to the believer
    I believe her, I believe her, I believe her
    [Chorus]
    Oh Patricia, you've always been my North Star, oh
    Oh Patricia, you've always been my North Star, oh
    [Verse 2]
    Well, you're a 'real man', and you do what you can
    You only take as much as you can grab with two hands
    With your big heart, you praise God above
    But how's that working out for you, honey?
    Do you feel loved?
    [Pre-Chorus]
    She told me all doors are open to the believer
    I believe her, I believe her, I believe her
    Do you feel loved? Do you feel loved?
    She told me all doors are open to the believer
    I believe her, I believe her, I believe her
    Do you feel loved?
    [Chorus]
    Oh Patricia, you've always been my North Star, oh
    Oh Patricia, you've always been my North Star, oh
    [Outro]
    I drink too much coffee and think of you often
    In a city where reality has long been forgotten
    And are you afraid? 'Cause I'm terrified
    But you remind me that it's such a wonderful thing to love
    It's such a wonderful thing to love
    It's such a wonderful thing to love
    It's such a wonderful thing to love
    It's such a wonderful thing

  • @nclane12
    @nclane12 Před 5 lety +845

    Only NPR would upload at 5 a.m.

  • @JDfromTBC
    @JDfromTBC Před 5 lety +10

    They didn't practice Ship to Wreck but they still NAILED IT HOLY COW that sounded magnificent!

  • @dora6090
    @dora6090 Před 4 lety +14

    If you ever have the choice to see her perform live, do it. For me, it was EC 2019, when Florence told us all to jump our fears away. Just seeing 200 k people do it at the same time has been the most amazing experience at a concert ever. She has such an amazing force that pulls you out of whatever state you are in and I am craving that godly energy she shares. My only life resolution at the moment is to see her again, live.