Sam Smith: Tiny Desk Concert

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  • čas přidán 28. 09. 2023
  • Stephen Thompson | September 29, 2023
    What you've got here is a perfect 20-minute distillation of The Sam Smith Experience: The Grammy-winning 2014 ballad that kicked off the singer's career ("Stay With Me"), a sleek dance-pop banger ("How Do You Sleep") and a chart-topping dollop of debauched hedonism ("Unholy") bundled together with "Lay Me Down," in which Smith performed a gorgeous duet with LaDonna Harley-Peters. From the stately to the louche and bawdy - Smith even introduced "Unholy" with a perfect summation of their recent artistic direction: "Let's get saucy!" - it's all here.
    Performing with an 11-person choir and two instrumentalists - sadly, Kim Petras wasn't there to emerge from between Smith's legs as if she were being birthed - Smith brought an overflowing bag of tricks to the proceedings. But what really shone through was a sense of movement: Each song swayed and played effervescently, centering Smith while also elevating every other magnificent voice in support. This set may not serve as anyone's introduction to the music of Sam Smith, but it's still a hell of a gateway - and a joy to behold.
    SET LIST
    "Stay With Me"
    "How Do You Sleep"
    "Lay Me Down (feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)"
    "Unholy"
    MUSICIANS
    Sam Smith: vocals
    Ruth O'Mahony Brady: piano, effects
    Ben Totten: guitar
    LaDonna Harley-Peters: vocals
    Patrick Linton: choir
    Lucita Jules: choir
    Megan Thomaston: choir
    Brandon Payne: choir
    Christian King: choir
    Troi Lauren: choir
    Roy Dyshon Warren: choir
    Carmen Kirvy: choir
    Shalisha Smith: choir
    Safa Alston: choir
    Ant Clemons: choir conductor
    TINY DESK TEAM
    Producer: Bobby Carter
    Director/Editor: Joshua Bryant
    Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
    Creative Director: Bob Boilen
    Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Sofia Seidel, Catie Dull
    Audio Assistant: Hannah Gluvna
    Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
    Photographer: Michael Zamora
    Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Maia Stern, Hazel Cills
    VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
    Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
    #nprmusic #tinydesk #samsmith
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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  Před 2 měsíci +123

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    • @lenieyamoore3893
      @lenieyamoore3893 Před měsícem +1

      EXACTLY WHAT I SAID ‼️ this ain't enough ‼️‼️‼️

    • @aureacadete
      @aureacadete Před 20 dny +1

      You guys need to invite Fally Ipupa . 😩🙏🏽

    • @drishtyrai
      @drishtyrai Před 13 dny +1

      please invite EXO- DOH KYUNGSOO 😍

    • @DeezNuts-if7th
      @DeezNuts-if7th Před 6 dny

      7
      Jm
      😅
      😅
      😅

  • @leoreyes9229
    @leoreyes9229 Před 7 měsíci +6493

    The pianist doesn’t get enough love. She absolutely killed it !

    • @azellemani6536
      @azellemani6536 Před 7 měsíci +28

      Are you the pianoist

    • @MFBloosh
      @MFBloosh Před 7 měsíci +28

      She broke the pads out and everything.

    • @Max-jf5vu
      @Max-jf5vu Před 7 měsíci +9

      Yeah, so so good!

    • @bngs1983
      @bngs1983 Před 7 měsíci +50

      The lovely pianist was in her zone and Sam was doing his thing. The choir was excellent.

    • @cassandraportus3487
      @cassandraportus3487 Před 7 měsíci +16

      She was awesome! ❤

  • @shaykay2389
    @shaykay2389 Před 7 měsíci +8232

    The mics were definitely ON🔥🔥🔥Tiny Desk needs to be nominated for something for all of these amazing performances

    • @CapricornQueen7425
      @CapricornQueen7425 Před 7 měsíci +44

      I agree.

    • @bobbybob6597
      @bobbybob6597 Před 7 měsíci +15

      I think the mics were off

    • @TheShary78
      @TheShary78 Před 7 měsíci +21

      Sam was amazing. Lucitaaa I see you girllll, you definitely delivered!! 🥰

    • @TheUcfgoldenknights
      @TheUcfgoldenknights Před 7 měsíci +48

      ⁠@@bobbybob6597it’s a video… if the microphones were off you wouldn’t hear anything…

    • @chioma916
      @chioma916 Před 7 měsíci +8

      proud to be the like that brought this comment to 1k!

  • @brewallace9499
    @brewallace9499 Před 4 měsíci +266

    0:00 Intro (Stay With Me)
    4:43 How Do You Sleep
    10:31 Lay Me Down
    16:51 Unholy

    • @wox4f
      @wox4f Před 18 dny +9

      god bless your soul

  • @GustavoArsand
    @GustavoArsand Před 3 měsíci +157

    How many times have you watched this video?
    Me: Yes

  • @naomm8832
    @naomm8832 Před 7 měsíci +3120

    sam‘s voice + the choir = absolute heaven 😍

  • @kindasortanull
    @kindasortanull Před 7 měsíci +11258

    Honestly, I need a full 2 hour tiny desk from Sam Smith. They have way too many good songs that are perfect for this format.

  • @MissSorceress
    @MissSorceress Před 13 dny +32

    I love that he can be the singer in front but can somehow fade into the back to let all the backup/supporting musicians style. So humble.

  • @mauricioleao7443
    @mauricioleao7443 Před 3 měsíci +26

    This version of “how do you sleep” should be on spotify. Soooooo good and magic

    • @melisaphiri6298
      @melisaphiri6298 Před měsícem

      It’s beeen on repeat 😭🤌🏾🤌🏾🔥🔥

  • @pkweller
    @pkweller Před 7 měsíci +1989

    Once again tiny desk ruins all recordings of an artist for me because this is just so freaking good. I want an entire album with Sam and the choir.

    • @fauzakisu2122
      @fauzakisu2122 Před 7 měsíci +18

      This is exactly what I’ve just shared with someone, this show, Chloe’s….👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

    • @Whatisahandlehuh
      @Whatisahandlehuh Před 7 měsíci +1

      Those days are gone lol

    • @BjornTvoric
      @BjornTvoric Před 7 měsíci +59

      Traditionnal NPR curse : discovering an artist via tiny desk and being unable to listen to anything else but his tiny desk :,)

    • @glossykisses
      @glossykisses Před 7 měsíci +12

      I feel like Sam is the exception. He doesn't need backup.

    • @inmyOWN_world
      @inmyOWN_world Před 7 měsíci +4

      Chills

  • @garyrandall3059
    @garyrandall3059 Před 7 měsíci +3425

    The NPR sound engineers should receive a grammy for their amazing recording techniques!!

    • @BootsandBriar
      @BootsandBriar Před 7 měsíci +107

      Highly underrated comment. They are better than any studio out there

    • @ilikemusic808
      @ilikemusic808 Před 7 měsíci +114

      I can't tell you how many times great artists get done dirty by sound engineering... TinyDesk is the GOAT

    • @EmmaSmith-dp6rq
      @EmmaSmith-dp6rq Před 7 měsíci +6

      ​@@BootsandBriarNahh 😅 They are exceptional though no doubt

    • @Joseph-wf4qg
      @Joseph-wf4qg Před 7 měsíci +11

      LIVE Bruv!!! A Whole Nother Catagory!¡!

    • @Kyliebby
      @Kyliebby Před 7 měsíci +3

      AGREED!!!

  • @user-oc6ru1xc9f
    @user-oc6ru1xc9f Před 2 měsíci +26

    I was in tears during "Lay Me Down". SO moving and beautiful!! I had the privilege of seeing Sam and company in concert when they were in Portland Oregon in August 2023. I am STILL smiling and even more in love with their songs!! Beautiful. Thank you for all the beautiful work! (my favorite is STILL "Love Me More", not performed in concert but I love the message).

  • @Babylove91n09
    @Babylove91n09 Před 2 měsíci +51

    The duet for Lay Me Down def hit the feels and made cry..
    Unholy was phenom as expected 🔥
    And the pianist played the heck out her instrument.

    • @meghanbeels2343
      @meghanbeels2343 Před 18 dny

      Lay me down is an absolutely beautiful song, brings me to tears every time.

  • @nitarhodes42
    @nitarhodes42 Před 7 měsíci +1148

    Sis on the piano is a vicious attack all by herself!! This was epic!

    • @dominiquemelissa7613
      @dominiquemelissa7613 Před 7 měsíci +39

      She was enjoying herself for real😂

    • @MrMajoJA
      @MrMajoJA Před 7 měsíci +43

      She was INSANE! Her matching him in lay me down was amazing!

    • @kiefdemon1979
      @kiefdemon1979 Před 7 měsíci +3

      I was thinking the same thing

    • @nitarhodes42
      @nitarhodes42 Před 7 měsíci +12

      @dominiquemelissa7613 If "Don't threaten me with a good time" was a person, Ms. Thang on piano is it! 😄

    • @donuts8435
      @donuts8435 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@MrMajoJA fr thought I was the only one

  • @alehxnc
    @alehxnc Před 6 měsíci +1878

    Shout out to the pianist girl! She was absolutly amazing.

  • @tiffanyfaces4268
    @tiffanyfaces4268 Před 2 měsíci +39

    Omg the Lay me down duet brought tears to my eyes 😢 So beautifully sung. Her voice is beautiful! Sam’s voice is angelic ❤

  • @mwekatonekinzonzi
    @mwekatonekinzonzi Před 4 měsíci +19

    I'm done hating myself for feeling
    I'm done crying myself away
    I've gotta leave and start the healing
    But when you move like that, I just want to stay
    What have I become now?
    Looking through your phone now, oh no
    Love to you is just a game
    Look what I have done now
    Dialling up the numbers on you
    I don't want my heart to break
    Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
    All that shame and all that danger
    I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
    Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
    All that fear and all that pressure
    I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
    Tell me how do you
    Love will keep you up tonight
    Tell me how do you
    Oh no, how did I manage to lose me?
    I am not this desperate, not this crazy
    There's no way I'm sticking around to find out
    I won't lose like that, I won't lose myself
    Look what I have done now
    Dialling up the numbers on you
    I don't want my heart to break
    Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
    All that shame and all that danger
    I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
    Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
    All that fear and all that pressure
    I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
    Tell me how do you (Yeah)
    Yeah, yeah, yeah
    Love will keep you up tonight
    Tell me how do you
    Oh, love will keep you up tonight
    Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
    All that shame and all that danger
    I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
    Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
    All that fear and all that pressure
    I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
    (Tell me how do you)

  • @slaider8539
    @slaider8539 Před 7 měsíci +2925

    0:01 Stay with me
    4:37 How do you sleep?
    10:26 Lay Me Down(feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)
    16:32 Unholy
    Have fun everybody 👋

    • @LemonC00kies
      @LemonC00kies Před 7 měsíci +85

      You’re doing the Lords work. Thank you!

    • @jdtheuno
      @jdtheuno Před 7 měsíci +109

      Should had did 'Latch 'also

    • @ztarr
      @ztarr Před 7 měsíci +3

      ​@@jdtheunoAgreed!!

    • @Aqua_babe713
      @Aqua_babe713 Před 7 měsíci +4

      Thank you!☺️

    • @azinity24
      @azinity24 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you

  • @curlykeys8261
    @curlykeys8261 Před 7 měsíci +1834

    Honestly every single time a tiny desk comes out I get so upset because the arrangements are always absolutely breathtaking AND I WANT THEM ON SPOTIFY hahaha

  • @CMR7783
    @CMR7783 Před 2 měsíci +24

    Sam is one of those rare artists who sounds better live. Unreal ❤

  • @zenmint
    @zenmint Před 4 měsíci +22

    Thats was noooot enough!!
    Amazing performances all around!!
    Loved the choirs energy and Sams nervousness. Too cute.
    I hope to see them all performing together again!! 🤩🔥

  • @fotoing7432
    @fotoing7432 Před 7 měsíci +755

    the musical arrangement for "Unholy" is simply spectacular, beautiful Tiny Desk!

  • @YouTube
    @YouTube Před 7 měsíci +4352

    such angelic voices ahhhh 🥰

  • @belenhermosilla9302
    @belenhermosilla9302 Před měsícem +8

    Yes I do, I believe
    That one day I will be, where I was
    Right there, right next to you
    And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
    The moon, the stars, are nothing without you
    Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
    No words can explain, the way I'm missing you
    The night, this emptiness
    This hole that I'm inside
    These tears, they tell their own story
    You told me not to cry when you were gone
    But the feeling's overwhelming
    It's much too strong
    Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
    And make sure you're alright
    I'll take care of you
    And I don't want to be here if
    I can't be with you tonight
    I'm reaching out to you
    Can you hear my call?
    (Who's to say you won't hear me?)
    This hurt that I've been through
    I'm missing you, missing you like crazy
    You told me not to cry when you were gone
    But the feeling's overwhelming
    It's much too strong
    Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
    And make sure you're alright
    I'll take care of you
    And I don't wanna be here if
    I can't be with you tonight
    Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side
    Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side
    Can I lay by your side, next to you, you-ou
    And make sure you're alright
    I'll take care of you
    And I don't wanna be here if
    I can't be with you tonight

  • @ceciandreo7778
    @ceciandreo7778 Před 4 měsíci +15

    This is absolutely AMAZING! One of the best Tiny Desk Concerts I´ve seen so far!!!! You can truly appreciate Sam´s voice!!! I love him!!!!

  • @carissaingram5618
    @carissaingram5618 Před 7 měsíci +660

    I haven’t heard a performance in a while that left me in such awe. Sam Smith’s old music will always be my favorite. Sam, the choir, and the pianist are all such amazing performers.

    • @teddybrooksjr.2868
      @teddybrooksjr.2868 Před 7 měsíci +14

      Sam still does Ballads! Idk why they chose Unholy as the lead single for Gloria because most of the songs were ballads.

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you 👑

    • @JeroenvanSteijn
      @JeroenvanSteijn Před 4 měsíci

      @@teddybrooksjr.2868 because it streamed 1,4 billion times on Spotify alone? It's genius although albeit not my favourite.

  • @aylatt3970
    @aylatt3970 Před 7 měsíci +848

    Not only is Sam a brilliant vocalist, but I don't know if I've ever seen a big artist show so much love and appreciation for their backing vocalists and musicians. Sam is always putting the spotlight on them, and making sure they get their flowers. It's beautiful to see, and you can tell they adore Sam too. Whole crew radiates love and TALENT

    • @UnapologeticallyAriSmi
      @UnapologeticallyAriSmi Před 7 měsíci +11

      Usher did on his tiny desk as well ❤

    • @alexpbudgets
      @alexpbudgets Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@UnapologeticallyAriSmiyup, so did Coldplay! 🎉

    • @Kyliebby
      @Kyliebby Před 7 měsíci +2

      ​@@UnapologeticallyAriSmihe sure did 🥺🥺👏🏻👏🏻 one of my favorites!!

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity Před 6 měsíci +1

      It only felt like family 🤎🙏🏾👑

  • @AfroSamurai1089
    @AfroSamurai1089 Před 2 měsíci +10

    7:19 The choir isn't messing around!

  • @marbleproxyshouseofzen7226
    @marbleproxyshouseofzen7226 Před 7 měsíci +749

    The energy of this group was amazing. Sam should do a full album of their songs like this with that choir because they were SANGIN'

    • @thanim9724
      @thanim9724 Před 7 měsíci +2

      *his

    • @marbleproxyshouseofzen7226
      @marbleproxyshouseofzen7226 Před 7 měsíci +20

      @@thanim9724 choke

    • @nycxed521
      @nycxed521 Před 7 měsíci +8

      I agree with you, the choir is amazing. However, artist usually don't use choir on their albums. Choir's usually sound best / better at live performances.

    • @rohlehr
      @rohlehr Před 7 měsíci +2

      💯 🔥🔥🔥

    • @juliannagopie9444
      @juliannagopie9444 Před 7 měsíci

      Agreed!!!!

  • @yolandaoctober8924
    @yolandaoctober8924 Před 7 měsíci +601

    The only bad thing about this is that it ends! Criminally short!! Absolutely beautiful Sam! ❤️

    • @ma14.27
      @ma14.27 Před 7 měsíci +5

      @@georgeorwellsghost3833slay, sis.

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity Před 6 měsíci

      agreed. We want more

  • @hflordawn
    @hflordawn Před 3 měsíci +7

    This is an amazing concert--everyone was wonderful. Also, I loved how at the end, Sam gestured to one of the singers to include the piano player in the hug. This group has great energy, vocals, and on top of everything--seems to really care about each other. Also, Sam is amazing--those vocals!

  • @trabcast
    @trabcast Před 27 dny +2

    4:37 "How Do You Sleep"
    10:08 "Lay Me Down (feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)"
    16:34 "Unholy"

  • @ATARINLUV22
    @ATARINLUV22 Před 7 měsíci +822

    It's septemeber 29, 2023. I'm in my room staring at this performance on my computer. There's a flash flood warning in New York. I'm crying hearing LaDonna and Sam sing Lay Me Down. I have goosebumps all over from the vocals and harmony. Exactly the voice hug I needed today. Thank you for this NPR!

  • @SandyDelMar42
    @SandyDelMar42 Před 7 měsíci +281

    We need a choir version of every Sam song ASAP this was glorious

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity Před 6 měsíci +2

      agreed - lets start with HDYS

  • @zaradavis3578
    @zaradavis3578 Před 2 měsíci +8

    This arrangement was incredibly special. This was more than a performance; this is a spiritual experience.

  • @samazoid
    @samazoid Před měsícem +20

    youtube ads YOU ARE UNDER ARREST

  • @mrom3777
    @mrom3777 Před 7 měsíci +516

    My lord - that version with Ladonna needs to be recorded and released! And Sam you should do an entire album like this. Your voice is incredible but with the singers only vocal harmonies with the twist version on your songs .,.. my god ….totally moving- emotional roller coaster but in a good way! Thank you for your wonderful music and all of you sharing your talent with us.

    • @macarena994
      @macarena994 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Me paso lo mismo.

    • @lynnebaldwin330
      @lynnebaldwin330 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Absolutely. I had full body goosebumps.

    • @Capyhandler
      @Capyhandler Před 7 měsíci +1

      100%

    • @ck9743
      @ck9743 Před 7 měsíci +1

      I had goosebumps down my legs when they performed this at the concert in DC

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity Před 6 měsíci

      Keep speaking it - your words are powerful royalty

  • @ashleybaby6208
    @ashleybaby6208 Před 7 měsíci +424

    Not me crying the whole entire performance. Standing ovation from my desk Sam Smith and this phenomenally talented choir!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @ladyt4905
      @ladyt4905 Před 7 měsíci +3

      Me too. Was just a crying. I love true art.

    • @HisLady1022
      @HisLady1022 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Same yall. Real tears!!

    • @cb4664
      @cb4664 Před 7 měsíci +4

      Yeah I cried when that young lady started singing. Then them together. Just beautiful.

    • @emj970
      @emj970 Před 7 měsíci

      Same. The choir is demonstrating soul music is a feeling ❤

    • @moniqueh728
      @moniqueh728 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Lay me down had me in tears. It was amazing!

  • @CueLizett
    @CueLizett Před měsícem +57

    I love black people 😭😫😩🫶🏼❤️

    • @jenni8032
      @jenni8032 Před 23 dny +2

      Me too ❤❤❤😂

    • @gabrielepassoni8598
      @gabrielepassoni8598 Před 20 dny +8

      I love rare moments where white people and black people are together genuinely. Basically when race is not a factor. You can really perceive it in this video for example.

    • @ch00xd65
      @ch00xd65 Před 15 dny +5

      I love Asians!

    • @Vollyball163
      @Vollyball163 Před 10 dny +1

      I love cat 😺s

    • @October.409
      @October.409 Před 5 dny

      So much talent

  • @hariawanwibisono8862
    @hariawanwibisono8862 Před 6 dny +1

    Shout out to sound engineer & crew.. the quality is awesome.. 🔥

  • @sydneyshau5897
    @sydneyshau5897 Před 7 měsíci +941

    Timestamp
    00:00 "Stay With Me"
    04:37 "How Do You Sleep"
    10:27 "Lay Me Down (feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)"
    16:35 "Unholy"

  • @OfficialDesimberRose
    @OfficialDesimberRose Před 7 měsíci +968

    If you sing on Tiny desk, then you can SANG for real... cuz ain't no studio tricks to clean it up, Sam's voice is Pitch Perfect!

    • @lifeofbella9246
      @lifeofbella9246 Před 6 měsíci +5

      Sam and the singers

    • @SERIOUSLEE774
      @SERIOUSLEE774 Před 6 měsíci +3

      it can be pre record

    • @rudolphmcneill515
      @rudolphmcneill515 Před 6 měsíci +36

      I think the point of this show is that it isn't "prerecorded." You can obviously tell that it's all live.

    • @alethiacampbell1365
      @alethiacampbell1365 Před 6 měsíci

      That's right!!

    • @leaf6356
      @leaf6356 Před 6 měsíci +20

      ​@@SERIOUSLEE774the entire point of tiny desk is to show that some artists can sing live just as good as they sound on their records, it's NEVER pre-recorded. anyone passionate about music would see and hear that.

  • @selmaelbaqir4731
    @selmaelbaqir4731 Před 10 dny +1

    That ended too fast! we need more!!

  • @shaunawells2562
    @shaunawells2562 Před 7 měsíci +532

    OH DEAR! I forgot how much I absolutely adore Sam Smiths old stuff. The looks of appreciation between LaDonna and Sam made my heart so happppppy . absolutely beautiful

    • @vijaz5559
      @vijaz5559 Před 7 měsíci +1

      SAME holy cow. this is trully felt like a comeback

  • @rogarciascetti
    @rogarciascetti Před 7 měsíci +275

    I just came to the comments to see if I wasn't the only one who cried.... of course not. Thank you humans. Thank you Sam, the choir, the pianist, the guitarist and you Tiny.

    • @Jaxillan
      @Jaxillan Před 7 měsíci +9

      I boohooed on lay me down

    • @RJasmine18
      @RJasmine18 Před 7 měsíci +4

      Big stinkin tears!!!!

    • @akeiyawoods1010
      @akeiyawoods1010 Před 7 měsíci +4

      I screamed sang Sam and cried I seen him in concert and he is the best

    • @selalewis9189
      @selalewis9189 Před 7 měsíci +3

      I was crying within ten seconds ❤

    • @changveronicas
      @changveronicas Před 18 dny +1

      oh we’re crying 🥹🥹🥹

  • @ashervirin9698
    @ashervirin9698 Před měsícem +3

    15:05 I'm actually obsessed with the last 15 seconds of this

  • @Mrs.McKinstry
    @Mrs.McKinstry Před 4 měsíci +9

    He is able to transport me to another world between his voice, lyrics and melody of music. I am a true fan of Mr.Smith.

  • @lottydottyda739
    @lottydottyda739 Před 7 měsíci +378

    Shoutout to everybody including the pianist!!! Y’all killed it 😩🥰

  • @rainingsunshine25
    @rainingsunshine25 Před 5 měsíci +658

    This. Sams voice. The choir. The piano. The piano player. Literal perfection.

  • @cylouie8423
    @cylouie8423 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Is there a way to get a copy of this version on a higher sound definition format? I would purchase it

  • @ButchBrown7
    @ButchBrown7 Před 25 dny +4

    Adele, Sam Smith & Amy Whinehouse knew how awesome Black Vocalist added to their sound✌He has a great voice like Sting has it's an instrument

  • @toniacollinske2518
    @toniacollinske2518 Před 7 měsíci +378

    The backup group is immaculate. Sam is impeccable. I feel blessed to witness their performance. Thank you.

    • @ForbsieLaLa
      @ForbsieLaLa Před 7 měsíci +6

      He has excellent and talented backup singers. I love how he sometimes give them an opportunity to shine as well

    • @gaila.9852
      @gaila.9852 Před 7 měsíci +4

      @@ForbsieLaLa They!

    • @thanim9724
      @thanim9724 Před 7 měsíci +1

      *He

    • @sophhiebn
      @sophhiebn Před 2 měsíci

      @@thanim9724they*

  • @bonnastares
    @bonnastares Před 7 měsíci +225

    Goosebumps. That Chorus. Sam’s range. It’s all WOW. ❤

  • @jonnycrown1817
    @jonnycrown1817 Před měsícem +2

    How do you sleep is quite possibly one of the best vocal performances I have ever heard in my life. Sam is always on point, but the choir behind him is un-friggin-believable. I must've watched it 100+ times today alone. They are perfection

  • @njoy2day453
    @njoy2day453 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Y'all killed it!! Thank you for this 💯😍

  • @atxrich
    @atxrich Před 7 měsíci +208

    The arrangement was 🔥. It was simple and just allowed everyone’s voices to shine. Sam Smith never disappoints.

  • @adrienbeatty
    @adrienbeatty Před 6 měsíci +885

    Sam needs an acoustic album. If you haven't listened to some of the acoustic versions of his first album I suggest you do. His voice is impeccable. Absolutely LOVED this session. The singers did their thing.

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity Před 6 měsíci +2

      Thanks Qwn! And yes, to the acoustic versions.... check them out!

    • @bktresor
      @bktresor Před 6 měsíci +34

      Sam uses they/them pronouns :) So: Their voice is impeccable, for example ✨

    • @kunozi_2366
      @kunozi_2366 Před 6 měsíci +13

      The dudes voice is amazing, his vocals are always consistent. Great guy!

    • @accordiongordon
      @accordiongordon Před 6 měsíci +7

      Their*

    • @accordiongordon
      @accordiongordon Před 6 měsíci

      @@kunozi_2366their*

  • @NC-zz8qx
    @NC-zz8qx Před měsícem +1

    I'm back to see this and HERE to spread love to the pianist!!! Girl holding us all down!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️

  • @cayxine
    @cayxine Před 29 dny +2

    Sam Samith’s Voice is angelic ❤🔥

  • @tmackie1694
    @tmackie1694 Před 7 měsíci +653

    Edited with proper pronoun :)
    Love the pianist. She is so tuned in with Sam and often glancing back to stay connected with their performance. She has so much groove and passion, and so much feel on the keys. Very talented.

    • @djdiegomarteens
      @djdiegomarteens Před 7 měsíci +7

      1000% agree.. plus I was wondering how they bring that big piano to the tiny space.

    • @DJMissRay
      @DJMissRay Před 7 měsíci +8

      Came to say this... also seems like she might be the music director too... Brilliant.

    • @Andrew-tl9gk
      @Andrew-tl9gk Před 7 měsíci +4

      She plays very very basic piano notes. Maybe she is a good painist (I dont know her) but this notes everyone can play it like this.

    • @gbxdrums
      @gbxdrums Před 7 měsíci +24

      @@Andrew-tl9gk OP said groove, passion, and feel. Theres more to music than "notes".

    • @philjargent
      @philjargent Před 7 měsíci +2

      yup, she is incredible. Beautiful sound.

  • @venadacent7696
    @venadacent7696 Před 7 měsíci +515

    Props to the piano player....she really got into it!

  • @lovememanda3761
    @lovememanda3761 Před 3 měsíci +1

    背叛是你刺向我的一把刀,you told me not to cry when you were gone 是你最后的温柔。

  • @ashervirin9698
    @ashervirin9698 Před měsícem +4

    0:01 Stay with me
    4:37 How do you sleep?
    10:26 Lay Me Down(feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)
    16:32 Unholy

  • @vinceking8617
    @vinceking8617 Před 7 měsíci +158

    The calibre of Sams voice supported by the back up singers shows his talent. A great format!

    • @overapology
      @overapology Před 7 měsíci

      The video I didn’t ask but needed 🙏

  • @karineespindola1626
    @karineespindola1626 Před 7 měsíci +295

    This was by far one of the very best Tiny Desk concerts I’ve ever seen.

  • @roshanalall124
    @roshanalall124 Před 8 dny +1

    Guitarist is amazing too. A big shout out him over here.

  • @roshanalall124
    @roshanalall124 Před 21 dnem +2

    A special Shout out to the peonist and the guitarist.

  • @allanbahati1942
    @allanbahati1942 Před 7 měsíci +218

    The backing singers are on point. And it’s great to hear Sam’s pure voice once again👌👌👌

  • @Powerbear26
    @Powerbear26 Před 7 měsíci +243

    Voice is perfection

  • @deeprelaxation4895
    @deeprelaxation4895 Před měsícem +1

    This is the ONLY time i stopped to listen to tiny desk….This man voice is straight from the heart ❤️ OMG im almost intears! Bless you my brother 🤲🏾

  • @itsleratobaruti1371
    @itsleratobaruti1371 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Can’t believe he started with song that made me glued to him for the past 15years!🥹 thank you TINY DESK for reminding us why we deserve SAM SMITH🔥🔥

  • @Kempire
    @Kempire Před 7 měsíci +268

    I wish more artists would use supporting vocalists. This is a perfect example how it can be a magical experience. Perfection. Sam always loved a choir. Glad they decided to do their Tiny Desk this way.

    • @LaPetite510
      @LaPetite510 Před 7 měsíci +6

      Hey @Kempire! Your post led me straight to this performance.
      Thank You for sharing & for consistently providing great content.

    • @tkay5904
      @tkay5904 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Hey @Kempire!

    • @Kempire
      @Kempire Před 7 měsíci

      @@LaPetite510 🤎🤎🤎

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity Před 6 měsíci +2

      🤎🙏🏾👑 We agree - it creates more of a phenomenon when they are used.

  • @olipaul101
    @olipaul101 Před 7 měsíci +187

    Just Sam, an incredible choir and a pianist is all we need, no theatrics just pure vocals 🎙

  • @claudiaherrera412
    @claudiaherrera412 Před 3 měsíci

    Can this version come of how do you sleep be available for purchase somewhere? I love it so much

  • @sya
    @sya Před 7 měsíci +167

    Wow miss LaDonna Harley-Peters. I don't think I've ever heard Lay Me Down sound so good coming from someone other than Sam. What a voice!

  • @ankhgirl3
    @ankhgirl3 Před 7 měsíci +235

    LaDonna made me cry with her gorgeous harmony. 💖

    • @cb4664
      @cb4664 Před 7 měsíci +6

      Chile I was done when she opened her mouth. 🥲Good Lord.

    • @davidalvarez7705
      @davidalvarez7705 Před 7 měsíci +2

      She is amazing

    • @THUNDERUP189
      @THUNDERUP189 Před 7 měsíci +1

      same i was a puddle

    • @marciomonteiro9251
      @marciomonteiro9251 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Harmony, I was looking for that word to describe it. Thank you

  • @tyome323
    @tyome323 Před měsícem +1

    Being able to watch all the musicians intimately 'feel' the music is so special to watch. Obessed with Sam Smith and this entire watch. Thanks Tiny desk and all the musicians ❤

  • @ElizlOvegirl
    @ElizlOvegirl Před 3 měsíci +1

    Please publish this version of how do you sleep on the music platforms 🥹

  • @jodansteneveld9678
    @jodansteneveld9678 Před 7 měsíci +363

    Sam gives off such a safe and happy vibe. And can we have a moment for the vocals and the background singers???

    • @safaalston256
      @safaalston256 Před 7 měsíci +55

      He is really a beautiful soul. A literal Angel. I was one of the background singers. He treated us like family. What you feel is who he is.

    • @cb4664
      @cb4664 Před 7 měsíci +5

      @@safaalston256Beautiful. All of you.

    • @missclaudiaj9212
      @missclaudiaj9212 Před 7 měsíci

      Perfection

    • @DavidRodriguez-gl5pn
      @DavidRodriguez-gl5pn Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@safaalston256have you watched his music videos? I would not call that an angel

    • @lizavetanikolaevna
      @lizavetanikolaevna Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@DavidRodriguez-gl5pnI believe their videos give a very happy vibe. Love, fun and acceptance.

  • @matthewglenn5326
    @matthewglenn5326 Před 7 měsíci +268

    Yesterday I said why doesn't Sam Smith have a tiny desk yet? I searched the tiny desk wiki and nothing. Then this drops?!

  • @athenathegemini3033
    @athenathegemini3033 Před 2 měsíci +1

    The chemistry in this room is amazing. The energy is so beautiful✨. I love it 🙌🏽

  • @vanetiapa
    @vanetiapa Před 4 měsíci +1

    Somebody please explain to me why young Dakota Fanning is playing the piano. OMG 😅 she's exactly

  • @elliewithg
    @elliewithg Před 7 měsíci +444

    Why this is extra special and beautiful? Not just they are all very very talented. It’s because everyone is just authentic and enjoying their performance. You can feel that they love what they do that you want to go inside the screen and join the jam and just vibe with them.

  • @cinefiend4059
    @cinefiend4059 Před 7 měsíci +210

    Truly one of the best performances on Tiny Desk. The chemistry between Sam and this exceptional choir is absolutely heavenly. I was in tears listening to Lay Me Down. LaDonna is incredible. Sam is one of those artists who makes it look so effortless. He's amazing. Watching him and his choir in bed on a Friday afternoon made me so so happy. Much love to each and everyone of you. And much love to Tiny Desk for showcasing another unforgettable performance.

    • @blairelliott
      @blairelliott Před 7 měsíci +20

      Sam uses they/them pronouns fyi.

    • @cecemimi9304
      @cecemimi9304 Před 7 měsíci

      Agreed! One of the best performances!

    • @reddragonready
      @reddragonready Před 7 měsíci +3

      Good for him @@blairelliott

    • @KeyOfGeorge
      @KeyOfGeorge Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@blairelliottthat’s great for him. for all of us living in reality know he’s a male. Amazing music from this dude nonetheless!

    • @wandagreene3062
      @wandagreene3062 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Nope!

  • @Danaizhaw12
    @Danaizhaw12 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Wow I got chills when Sam and Ladonna started harmonizing

  • @tiffanyteneyck
    @tiffanyteneyck Před 27 dny +1

    watching this april 2024 and PLEASE RECORD THIS ARRANGEMENT OF LAY ME DOWN !!! incredible

  • @pleasemyplants3447
    @pleasemyplants3447 Před 7 měsíci +291

    Sam's voice never fails to get me in my feels. This is one of my favorite tiny desk concerts!!

  • @phillygyrl34
    @phillygyrl34 Před 7 měsíci +93

    I wish this was longer. This performance literally gave me chills.

  • @marianaribeiro923
    @marianaribeiro923 Před měsícem

    00:02 "Stay With Me"
    04:36 "How Do You Sleep"
    10:25 "Lay Me Down (feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)"
    16:35 "Unholy"
    😉

  • @neko.atsume
    @neko.atsume Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is definitely my favorite artist to be featured in tiny desk concert! I love how he engage to the whole singers. Such a private concert with high quality singers.

  • @clowicous
    @clowicous Před 7 měsíci +157

    Tiny desk, like why aren’t you putting these up as tracks to listen to on like Spotify or something, you get the best live versions of everything I BEED TO LISTEN TO THEM CONSTANTLY!

  • @SOANGIE4
    @SOANGIE4 Před 7 měsíci +177

    I need this performance to be nominated for something. I can't stop listening to "how did you sleep" - Sam pls put this version out.

  • @jts-jc8jk
    @jts-jc8jk Před 3 měsíci +3

    What an awesome performance. The pianist and the soulful choir were amazing!

  • @seskypapaya
    @seskypapaya Před 2 měsíci +1

    NPR, PLEASE we need these versions of all the songs on Spotify, it's sooooo good 😩🙏🏾

  • @ellyfaewilliams2234
    @ellyfaewilliams2234 Před 5 měsíci +1235

    It's a shame that Sam isn't doing all his live performances with this group. They made magic here!

    • @SweeetestMelissa
      @SweeetestMelissa Před 5 měsíci +2

      🥰

    • @lilydelacour
      @lilydelacour Před 5 měsíci +25

      Yeah, I always love the background vocals of the Tiny Desk Concerts. They should definitely join some of the musicians for their live performances. :D

    • @barbiefunkyfaceb
      @barbiefunkyfaceb Před 5 měsíci +5

      They don't all performance
      for free,🤷🏼‍♀️ there is a price
      amount for them to all
      perform live together ok.
      MATTERS PEACE&LOVE

    • @lnnthl
      @lnnthl Před 5 měsíci +16

      *their

    • @ivyantonio4043
      @ivyantonio4043 Před 3 měsíci +4

      too many of them not gonna lie. sam is a great vocalist, he didn't need to hide behind the voices of 11 other black voices. 5 could have been the max.

  • @James.Payne.
    @James.Payne. Před 7 měsíci +400

    That version of “How do you sleep” was on point ❤

    • @borper.9612
      @borper.9612 Před 7 měsíci +1

      totally

    • @JPmobileBazinga
      @JPmobileBazinga Před 7 měsíci +3

      How does he sleep after promoting satan, really?

    • @shantichislon4129
      @shantichislon4129 Před 7 měsíci +1

      It was.

    • @JustN0tMe
      @JustN0tMe Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@JPmobileBazinga Wait what?

    • @JPmobileBazinga
      @JPmobileBazinga Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@JustN0tMe PROMOTES SATAN WORSHIPING WHILE PERFORMING LIVE IN FRONT OF UNDERAGE BOYS AND GIRLS.

  • @fabriziotepedino1605
    @fabriziotepedino1605 Před 2 měsíci +2

    i love how how do you sleep feels sooo collaborative and he's so happy to share the spotlight

  • @giselleinfante1381
    @giselleinfante1381 Před měsícem +1

    Sam seemed very shy , but he's amazing , a recognizable voice where you hear it , ❤❤❤❤❤ everyone there sounds amazing !!

  • @viviancabrera3863
    @viviancabrera3863 Před 7 měsíci +203

    Tears ✅
    Goosebumps ✅
    Heart racing ✅
    Playing this on repeat ✅
    Wishing I could download this ✅
    This was amazing❤ 🔥

  • @flesajames7348
    @flesajames7348 Před 7 měsíci +222

    Mr. Smith you definitely need to take this whole concept on the road! You the choir , the pianist, the band!!!’

    • @chillarypuff
      @chillarypuff Před 7 měsíci

      @@ElonRaymond shut up bot

    • @Chow-qq6yw
      @Chow-qq6yw Před 7 měsíci +3

      Yess definitely I mean, when are the dates and location please 😢❤❤❤❤ talented, hard working and beautiful people = everyone around world deserves to feel themselves smile while listening to music live in all their hometowns