Ani DiFranco: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Nov. 8, 2017 | Stephen Thompson --
In a career spanning nearly three decades, Ani DiFranco's music has evolved in countless ways, reflecting everything from a major relocation (from New York to New Orleans) to her acquisition of a funky, shimmery backing band. But she's also kept her core values intact, from her outspoken commitment to progressive social causes to her strenuously maintained independence from the machinery of the music industry.
For her Tiny Desk debut, DiFranco brought a hell of a backing band, with drummer Terence Higgins and singer/violinist Jenny Scheinman joined by none other than Ivan Neville on keyboards. Together, they lend a slithery underpinning of funk to three songs that stretch across much of DiFranco's career. After opening with "Dithering," from 2014's Allergic To Water, DiFranco introduces "Play God" (from this year's Binary) with a monologue about reproductive rights and gender relations; later, she and her band close with 1998's "Swan Dive," which she calls "an early attempt at a happy song."
For DiFranco, now 20 albums into a fruitful career, happy songs come easier than they used to; like anyone who's done anything steadily for 28 years, she's in a different place than she used to be. But on a fundamental level, she's the same tough and uncompromising singer-songwriter she's always been.
Set List
"Dithering"
"Play God"
"Swan Dive"
MUSICIANS
Ani DiFranco (vocals, guitar); Jenny Scheinman (violin, vocals); Ivan Neville (keyboards); Terence Higgins (drums)
CREDITS
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Maia Stern, Alyse Young; Production Assistant: Salvatore Maicki; Photo: Jennifer Kerrigan/NPR
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My parents sang me her songs as lullabies when I was a kid. Part of the reason they named me Anya was so my nickname could be Ani as well. One of my all time favorite artists
I named my daughter ana. We call her ani!! 💚
Love it! 🌹
Awesome parents
Love this! Parents sound lovely.
Her songs are totally lullabies.
Cool story
Her words make my heart so happy I could cry. "Peace is a function of balance."
Ani came to Alfred University way back in 1987, promoting her first CD in Upstate New York. I bought one as she was selling it herself on a makeshift desk. She was incredible back then as she is now.
I've been with Ani's music since her start when I was a college student in Rochester NY back in the early '90s. She's one of the most poignant and powerful singer/songwriters in America. Growing older with her work has been one of the great gifts of my life.
Andre Myers Can say it better perfectly on the same wavelength than you I love her music since almost 20 years
she is so full of bullshit.
@@fakenoose8978 she's an activist with a strong and distinct point of view. You might disagree with her, you might be able to point out where her facts are off (she's a singer not a historian or journalist), but calling her a moron just says more about you than about her.
Not only in America. I've been listening to her for many years from France. She's a phenomenon in almost every way, kind of my own Joan Baez, a true guidance in my musical life and a permanent "good-thinking" inspiration.
I remember seeing her in that coffee house when she was 17 peddling demo's.. she was always a folk rockstar.. with you bro!
Ani Difranco is an institution. One day I hope we realise her legacy.
Been listening to her since I was 7 in the early 90s on NPR. She's a part of my life.
She spans multiple generations already!!!! I have no doubts she will be remembered.
Yes and no.. thank god she’s never been a hypergamist..
Her their wave feminism is a bit alarming, yet she’s not too far off of the marx..
Just as amazing as ever from the first time I heard Little Plastic Castles 16years ago till now .. that voice takes me back to some of the best memories of my life
Whenever people comment on Ani’s guitars or Ani’s fingers, they think they’re being clever. But all of us die hards just roll our eyes and praise Ani for being so generous with her explanations.
Something about her music makes me feel home.
Why am I always on the verge of tears when I listen to her?
Her music does evoke some emotions wow a lot of emotions I feel the same way
Bc she is the most amazing + beautiful badass evah!! ❤
Because she just says the things we gloss over in our heads every day to cope with the stuff we have to get done. That's how I feel anyway.
A living legend.
I am one of the many lucky people who grew up with that unique sound. The early to mid-90's were such a great time for women in music. Oh what I would give to be back in 1995, if only for a day.
Me too! Ani, Lilith fairies, Tori.... great days
"I think that I'm happy; think that I'm blessed"
I feel like I skirted some of it but didn't have anyone to share it with or make real inroads into it all with. I was a big Tori fan by the early 2000s, had Ani's first album, early PJ Harvey stuff, but I feel like I was missing context to embed it in. If you have recommendations (or anyone who reads this, I know I'm years late!) I'd love some.
It's simply wonderus how a song like swan dive can bring me back to that awkward, 16 year old kid desperate for the knowledge and intensity of life ani difranco was expressing in her music. After all these years I've yet to fully grasp the mix of hope and sadness, yearning and triumph she's able to make us feel. Pure artistry in its highest form.
She is so good voice is incredible
I agree same here. She is channeling the music of the source
I like your name
Andreas
Andreas Kyriakou if you are still 16 in your mind, GROW UP. jesus. pitiful.
She's so unique! How can melody and the lyrics be such a work of art?
Kudos to the guy crouching behind the amp for the ENTIRE performance. People often thank those "behind the scenes who make it all happen", but he took it to a whole other level! lol
but why?!
.I will always love her! I have been a fan for 25 years. we saw her at Station Square....when there was a venue there. I have seen her, like, eight times.when she threw towels out to us, because there were about 50 that stayed...through a storm,,,it was magic!
I was there!
Was also there!
That Swan Dive arrangement is absolutely masterful.
I like to say that music rarely makes me tear up but yeah this one got me pretty emotional. They just flowed so well together and she is a master of her art
I agree. I think this is my fave version of Swan Dive I've seen so far. I hadn't thought of it as a happy song before!! I love it... and I think it's clear she's found Brilliance 😁💜🤟🏼👊🏼🖖🏼
@@wc0424 Totally. Chills and willies!
Listening from my covid hospital bed. What a find, I love me some ANI!
Hope you are recovering and feeling better!!!
Living legend. Swan Dive has been unreal since the moment it first came out of her brain.
Just started listening to her today. I deeply regret not paying attention to this when it popped up in my notifications over a year ago.
She’s making me cry 😭 in the car at the grocery store!😆😂. Always loved Ani, since 95 or so..when I was 15. She’s amazing 😉! ☝🏼 of the very BEST!! 👌❤️
Sing it, Sister!
🎼 Pls leave this
“One thing”, to me.
I love acoustic instruments through phasers! (Oh and Ani's a friggin' hero.)
her book brought me here. funky and fierce. critical thinking and a groove and an imagination. bright, bright being. inspired and inspiring. love and respect.
Swan Dive is my favorite ever! so glad
I've seen Ani live probably more than any other artist , well her and the Pogues, and The Cure, always amazing, one of the true greats of my or any generation.
I first heard Ani when I was in college in Portland, OR in the 90’s. She’s been one of my heros ever since. I now have two sons and teach them what Ani taught me. Thank you Ani…you always inspire me to do better
Swan Dive has aged like a hydrangea bush. You can see the original shape but it's now all lush and filled out.
Beautiful Analogy!!!!
Ani's a great entertainer, i've bee to three of her shows and her energy is pure ,hard and explosive.I first heard her on a college radio station in San Antonio, Texas, and luckily i live Hlf an hour from Texas University, Austin where she played all three concerts...
With Ani DiFranco I never feel disappointed with a live performance. She is a live performer extraordinaire. The recorded albums are just great one-off versions of each great one-off performance.
How did I not see this until now?! I have been loving Ani since I was a teen (which is more years ago than I can believe, as I'm now nearing my mid-40s). Her music has remained a constant in my life, even as a husband or two and many friends have come and gone. She is still so awesome after all these years.
I agree! She's grown so much as an artist throughout her career, and just keeps getting better!!!
Damn this woman is freaking phenomenal.
Surprised to hear Swan Dive! Yay! Ani's early work still blows me away.
truthnfreedomseeker One of my all time favorite songs! So happy
Ani DiFranco is such a beautiful soul. We need more of her and less of negativity and greed.
Tiny Desk
I have anxiety and depression
Every morning when i feel i just cant get up and do anything
My phone sends me reminders that there is new music to be heard
You are the soundtrack that keeps me alive
You are the soundtrack that wakes me up
You are the music that makes me want to live
Thank you @TinyDesk!!!!
Jose Rosales I know you dont know me and nor do I you... However i want you to know i am sending Love and prayers your way! Dont give up, you are stronger than you think and i see this because it took strength to post here! You deserve these rights as does everyone else.
You deserve it just as every human does. Know you are worth more than you might think right now and I want to remind you!😊
I come from the stance of every one deserves to be treated with love, kindness, compassion and empathy no matter if we agree, have the same beliefs, wants,etc. It is not a luxury but the rights of every human to feel these virtues. I refuse to harbor hate or judgement. That's not my job.... my job in life is to have kindness, compassion, empathy, love for all living things. It doesnt cost a thing to spread this to those in need. Thats how i choose to live. Have a great day my friend!
Sariel Mazuz thank you so much
I definitely will!!!
wide awake you are amazing
Sometimes little things like this make the biggest difference
Thank you thank you thank you
David González you’re too kind !!!
rm kind of helps put things in perspective
Thank you for your kind words
One of the best Tiny Desks this year, and that is saying a whole lot!
I'm fully aware the first 3 albums are the church, gospel and worship of her mother-daughter-ghost incarnation, but we have to admit Swan Dive, even though post-success, is the choir of this religion. Been in love with her soul since 2000, and slowly she's made it to #2 on my all time greats list just under Prince. And, I've listened to over 35,000 albums from every genre that resonates, which are many more than not.
Beautiful, Brilliant, Ani DiFranco. Love you! Thank you NPR Tiny Desk!
She’s not top ten or twenty on favorite radio station. She’s an acquired taste, but like she says she’s built her empire. I ‘ll soldier for her, she’s great...
Ed Garza with car tire & chicken wire
reside with the genius of the Ani.. a force of nature
I'm deeply grateful for your channel, thanks to NPR's staff i have discovered such amazing musicians. So in love with music.
I'm only really familiar with her earlier stuff from the 90s (which I love), when I was in grad school (before parenting began and my music collection came to a halt - lol). I can really hear a big difference in her style and lyrics from then till now. Like us all, she's grown and matured. Still got that big, beautiful voice, solid musical talent, intelligence and passion for justice. Just a more mature version of it.
This is a genus woman no doubt . She is one of the best guitarist out their . I mean she is really underrated. All around gifted artis . I remember she had her own Label I was trying to get the artist F.E.S.S. on her label . Ani DiFranco is a industrious human .
Very underrated guitar player. She created a style.
Best show I ever saw in my life...Ani at Red Rocks. 💜💚💙
I saw her there too!! Twice now I think? I've seen her in lots of venues in Colorado over the years... solo, three piece, to full on band and horn section!
@@stuckatthecrossroads Cool 🖤 There’s just something about Red Rocks though.
Red Rocks is a special place for sure!! I've been fortunate enough to see many shows there during my life. The first was Phish way back in like 1996ish, I was 17. Phish was never allowed back at Red Rocks again after that weekend... Morrison population 500 didn't appreciate the many thousands of followers the band had... camped everywhere! And even though I got in later than I wanted, I ran into a friend from Florida in the second row middle who was saving a seat for no one in particular, so I lucked out! (Seeing Phish in my 30s was a whole different experience, and not the fun it was when I was younger). Besides Ani, I loved seeing Michael Franti there too! They are starting to sell tix to shows there again for later this year... socially distanced I guess.
OMG! This Ani DiFranco set was so awesome!!! I have been listening to her since I was 14 yrs old. You are still rocking!!! :D
Fuck, seen Ani nearly 60 times over 20 years.
Bought Little Plastic Castle 17 times as gifts (that's what all my lucky fuckin' friends got for Christmas the year it was released).
We're with you 'til the end Ani, see you on tour in 2018.
'I don't care if they eat me alive, I've got better things to do than survive.'
Holy fuck Ani is playing the Tiny Desk! Holy fuck, 28 years?! Holy fuck I'm old! Holy fuck, they did Swan Dive!!! Holy fuck, why does this have so many down votes?!
Dumb Stupid maybr b/c of the strange song selection. Guess everybody was waiting for "grey" IMHO
It's probably cause of her stance on reproductive freedom. Somebody will always be salty
🤣🤣
Ani saved me as a teen, and now hoping she can do the same for my daughter in a world of pop singers. So far so good. Just now seeing this (2019) and glad to see she still out here jammin n kickin ass! #realmusic
Ian Neville is brilliant back there. This made me want to find more of his stuff.
Ivan Neville?
Gotta love Ani DiFranco, grew up with her music decades ago and I feel good to see her at this stage now.
OMG! Love her. I used to go to every performance of hers in the Twin Cities (and beyond). I first saw her at Two Harbors at a folk festival where my parents did a workshop with her- I was 12 I got one her self titled tapes. I was so excited to hear her music on the folk circuit! She had a unique voice and a fresh sound. Still amazing.
She has amazed me with her raw honesty since the first track of her first album.
Totally digging this violin on Swan dive🔥
Absolutely beautiful staff. Thank you NPR
hard to believe it's been almost twenty years since I saw her in concert. she's barely aged, I love it
Talk about my two favorite things!!! Ani AND npr. Wow!!!
What a special moment in a library or a store next door! Ani and her Band's just great!
You aren't a weirdo, Ani. Just a deep thinker bucking tradition, and you are awesome. Keep on keepin' on :)
Wow! Absolutely loved that take on Swan Dive!
This is mighty beautiful. Many thanks.
Thank you Ani, forever and always
Ani, your fantastic. Wonderful, talented group by your side. Finally, I have come to really appreciate your amazing talent abd inspiring messages in your songs. thank you!!!!
I used to love Ani DiFranco in college. I'm glad she's still awesome.
I WANT KING NEVILLE'S JACKET OF NEW ORLEANS AS IT GLISTENS IN MY EYES; SO VERY NICE WHOEVER DESIGNED AND CREATED THE FASHION STATEMENT BEHIND A MAN THAT HAS BEEN A FORCE IN MUSIC FOR A GOOD LIFE AND I FORESEE HIM BEING THERE FOR THE EVERLASTING LIFE, AS WELL. AM SO HAPPY TO SEE ANI DIFRANCO ASK HER GUESTS TO PLAY ON NPR TOGETHER. WHAT A GREAT MIX OF TALENT. THANK YOU ALL.
Still miss her and Andy Stochansky together...
Yeah, I woulda thought he was maybe her favorite drummer as they were awesome together!!!!
so good..so good thank you ani
I still have a crush on her. I love her brain so much sometimes. Plus she’s cute.
She is so wonderful. Ive been crying all day. Listening to her got me to stop. Ill be ready for the day in the am
Ani is to me what Bob Dylan was to my dad, who passed away from cancer. The high concert point was seeing Bob Dylan and ani difranco play together. That was a real MOMENT. “People used to make records. As in the record of an event. The event of people playing music in a room” -AD ….let’s go back to that. Let’s do that again.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANI!
Man... Ian Neville is playing a lot of cool shit without imposing on Ani’s space...
Great musician
Ivan
Ian plays guitar
IIRC they are cousins
I'm just sayin'
ivan neville is soo awesome. and he just plays live, non-stop(and mostly at free/public gigs) all over nola during jazzfest time. gotta love that :)
And Jenny Scheinman is supplying tight and subtle harmonies.
¡Qué refrescante el modo en que Ani DiFranco se toma la música! (La música y la palabra, por supuesto.)
Great video. A long-term Ani fan, and love it. Have subscribed. Thanks.
I like how this original sound and cool blend of folky songwriting with some funky neo soul harmony and groove is completely ignored by everyone in this comment section just because her songs are ABOUT something. Why do people prefer songs about nothing, DONT PREACH TO ME, well maybe dont listen if her views make you so uncomfortable
Well, this is my cue to add that Ian Neville is absolutely brilliant back there. He's doing fills perfectly while laying down a killer rhythm that's true to Ani's very distinctive style. I commented above that I'm going to be seeking out more of his work.
Terrence higgens is amazing too
I don't agree with a lot of her views, but have loved her music since I was a teen in the 90's.
Get it Ani! Rawkin' it for decades. Peace!
*Amazing Artists&Excellent Performance*
Very inspiring! Thank you Ani, thank you Tiny Desk!
I used to force little plastic castle on the other side Cafe in Boston. At least once a day. I took a pay cut to be manager to do it.
I came waltzing into this video with a swagger and a confidence where i was like ooo and Ani tiny desk! I was thinking Grey maybe firedoor (Living in clip one of my all time fav albums) and when I saw the songs I was like... hmm I don't know these songs. So I sat quietly in the back and reacquainted myself with these 3 songs. I prefer her live as I always love hearing her commentary. Turns out I know Swan Dive yay for me happy dance awesome concert
Much enjoyment has come from Ani DiFranco and made me think about shark-infested waters in society today. She put a spell on me. I like it. A lot.
Ani di franco, une des plus grande artiste Auteur, compositrice et interprète + indépendant ...Bravo à elle (salam du maroc)
Legend. Ani if you see these words, know that when I saw that you were on Tiny Desk this morning I had a visceral twinge of excitement. I watch CZcams every day and this reaction is unprecedented for me. Never stop. Never change. What another posting here called preachy, I call a plate full genuine caring with three extra helpings of "willing to do something about it." I don't always agree with your views but I do believe that if we were all willing to put our necks out and make a stand for the betterment of others as you do, this world will be a better place. I wonder if your greatest legacy will ironically not be your music but your courageous example of "human." Thank you Ani
“Peace is a function of balance..”
She'd kill an innocent unborn child. Gawdamn its gross.
Wtf?
Place your fulcrums here, yo............
Her inspiration in my life now has stuck for good until a better afterlife comes. Righteously, submitted to Ani DiFranco.
Have always loved her music. I think Little Plastic Castles is her best album.
Swan Dive was always one of my favorite Ani DiFranco songs. Other favorites are Subdivision, Fire Door, What How When Where Why Who, Rush Hour, Sunday Morning...
they are all awesome musicians.. but love love loving ivan neville jamming on this! :) my 1st intro to him was back in 2009 (or 10?) when i went to nola for jazzfest revelry the first time. the nevilles are incredible-- they all play all over town for free with all sorts of other musicians for weeks straight... never-ending party ahhh
that groove
I love her songs, she is so awesome. Just noticed the guy behind the Amp.
I love this set!
In one of these songs Ani chose to play, she certainly hit the spot with me as I like it when she said "It was up to her at an early age to get out and kick some ass"...yes, I like her dithering in information.
Ani is so amazing + beautiful ❤🌷❤
I remember the first time I heard Ani, I stole one of my sister's CDs because I didn't have any of my own to play on my discman on the way to South Dakota and I can't thank her enough for that first reveling, and all it's reckoning. It's my favorite wonder, saw her in 2012 and I almost cancelled actually going due to suffering from chronic anxiety but went anyways. She walked on stage and I felt my whole entirety awake in gratitude and I moved my entire body intuitively perfectly to join her
Reveling & Reckoning was my first as well
Ani is always amazing!
"I've got a database behind my face". What an amazing line.
I adore Ani
Thank you! Appreciate your words
I love her!
oooooo, this i am looking forward to.
thank you Ani for speaking your truth~~~~ you are NOT a weirdo!!! YOU are right on!!! cool Alvarez!!! (and Gibson)
Good stuff. I have always loved her and have several of her CDs. She is preachy but that is an essential part of her songs!
Thanks npr and ani for this offering of art in a sensibilty i can feel and respect....acid tong
I changed my mind...reproductive partnership not just civil women exist...but your a wierdo....i guess i think its crazy to be about freedom to share responsibilty about what nobody can do alone...but if talk in between songs was unsettling i still always have liked your guitar playing....choice isnt earned its the gift at conception