Cautious Clay: Tiny Desk Concert
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- Oct. 24, 2018 | Bob Boilen -- He came to the Tiny Desk with friends, a lot of friends. In fact, Josh Karpeh, best known in the music world as Cautious Clay, put together a backing vocal ensemble of friends he's known since his days as a music student at The George Washington University here in D.C. And so, with five singers - along with a drummer, keyboardist and a bassist - Cautious Clay brought a warm, thoughtful and chill vibe to the Tiny Desk.
I was first struck by Cautious Clay's charismatic spirit at a sold-out show in D.C. earlier this year. And while I was already captivated by his seemingly effortless singing, with hints of James Blake and Sampha, when he picked up his saxophone and, later, a flute, I was won over by his rich sound-palette. Here at the Tiny Desk, Cautious Clay opens with "Cold War," a song that I interpret to be about commitments within relationships. The line, "In it for the monetary growth and power / But we divided at the bottom of this whiskey sour" shows the humor and insight that I love in his lyrics.
There's good reason why I'm so certain that this little-known artist will be well-known in the coming year: he's a bright talent, exploring music with a curiosity and invention that is genuine, without pretense and with intentions that aren't aimed at fame but rather meant for friends.
Set List
"Cold War"
"Call Me"
"Stolen Moments"
Musicians
Josh Karpeh (Guitar/vocals/Saxphone/flute), Chris Kyle (Guitar/bass guitar), Francesco Alessi (Drums), Eric Lane (Keyboard/keybass), Sanna Taskinen (vocals), Marianne Khattar (vocals), Sam East (vocals), Claire Miller (vocals), Michael Ferrier (vocals)
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Maia Stern; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Maia Stern, Bronson Arcuri, Kara Frame, Kaylee Domzalski; Production Assistant: Brie Martin; Photo: Emily Bogle/NPR - Hudba
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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.
Surprised to see the guy on keys play EVERY note of the bassline. Was waiting for him to start looping but he never did... props my guy.
Summer Treneal you can tell that guy feels the music in the depths of his soul, lol. Curious how much time and practice it takes to be able to perform like that in one take
@@twoslowcabrio I know, I feel like it comes down to confidence that you can just do it. Plus practice lol
impressive, indeed!
PROPS TO HIM
I had to keep looking to make sure. He didn't miss a beat.
I made a habit of listening to every tiny desk so I can find gems like this one
Ditto. its like finding gold in the sand.
Same here!!!
Cheers to that!
vashkun1 SAME!!! 💯🙌
Literally how I found Car Seat Headrest, Natalia Lafourcade, Perfume Genius, etc.
been patiently waiting for this. cautious clay deserves everything good coming his way
Me too! Just surprised that he has a Tiny Desk performance now. Great things are clearly approaching now. I love his musicality
I feel the problem here is about chours its not the same like the original, and who mix the all things, voice key drum guitar, no make a mix so sweet, with revs delays and all stuff to make you feel so sweet this song, the man who are singing GREAT voice but if the man Behind the musician make the correctly mix....The song make you feel like the original...anyway GreatSong
Still too underrated
I love the tone of his voice.
like velvet
Found this artist through still woozy in the song “cheesin” today. This is my favorite tiny desk from what I’ve seen. He’s clinically underrated. Great voice and can play multiple instruments, it’s very impressive.
His voice is incredibly smooth and so natural and effortless. It makes it so chill, relaxes me deeply. Hope to hear more from this dude.
That syntbass is so crunchy on track 1!!!!!
especially listening on HD800S + sonarworks. Yummy!
Finally! Clay did so well. Too proud of this dude, fr.
Word's can't describe how happy I was when he picked up that Sax!! 🙌
Damn this the tiny desk i never knew i needed
The diversity of the music and the people on this channel really reminds me of how wonderfully special America is. Keep it up NPR!
They invite non-american artists too. Quite often actually.
@@omarjohnson1027 Americans often forget to realize that the states aren't the whole world
Shut the fuck up , go learn about the real history of this country and it's opression on minoritys
@@Studerphil What's your point? Is NPR, of all places, the place to make it?
A talking Sax and soulful sweet harmonic rhythm......didnt expect a flute to turn up a that point.....yo my musical bro s
i love when he pulls out the sax!!! amazing job.
I first heard Cautious Clay on Season 3 of the HBO Original Series, Insecure, which always features incredible music. His song "Cold War" is track #3 on music album from that most recent season. His voice and that particular track grabbed my attention as a stand-out. I searched further and found this Tiny Desk performance, which really showcases his broad talent. Thanks as always, NPR, for featuring amazing artists in such an intimate venue... love it!
I heard him on 13 reasons why swim home and was hooked
He doesn’t need back up singers ! His voice is so beautiful 🖤
True that
Dude pulling out mad instruments lol.
Cautious Clay!! Saw him live in SLC at a venue UNWORTHY of him! Mr. Clay’s voice is stunning live. Incredible-like butter!! Like a feather tickling my ear drums ❤️ Come back Clay, come back 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
Very nice, what a talented bunch. The keyboard dude is killin it. And the backup singers....dang. I’m in love with all three of those ladies.
What a great way to wake up C.Clay I’m feeling these songs
Times:
0:04 - Cold War
5:02 - Call Me
8:57 - Stolen Moments
Found this gem a year later than most people and I'm so glad I found it 😀
5 extra people and Clay is over here playing a gang of instruments. What a talent
1st time hearing about these guys. Raw AF is my rating.
Just wonderful. Thank u Cautious Clay w/ all the singers and NPR. Tiny Desk is one of my favourite channels on CZcams. So many wonderful artists and voices. ❤️❤️❤️
I’ve watched this a thousand times. It’s hard to listen to the studio versions after hearing this performance and the rawness of.
Damn, was not expecting that flute! Popped out of nowhere, lol. Very niiccceeeee
was hooked on this guy ever since i first heard ‘crowned’... so smooth
Never heard of him... But I'm digging it. Kid is very talented
oh lordy. I was down with cautious clay- like repeating his album until I was scared I was gonna burn out on it- and then I gotta learn he plays the sax like that?! Dude. Wow. Do what you do brother.
his voice is so calming...how?
That lady in the jean jacket is....everything. What a beauty.
Yes Joshua! You deserve every bit of attention you’re getting! Love love love you and your music so much. So glad you featured your favorite track, “Stolen Moments”.
Thelast song will blow my mind for years to come
Cautious Clay was just discovered today by me and been getting lost in his music since.
Cautious Clay for the future!!!
MAD talent different instruments props to Cautious Clay.I look past his talents, i read his eyes and body language etc,music saved this mans life.keep doing your thing great music great musicians...
So great,I loved every second of this. He's so talented and his voice and music goes straight to my heart
Stolen Moments just stole my heart!! 😍😍😍
A gem, his album has been on repeat for weeks now
HE’S SO UNDERRATED!!! Such a talented person
He did amazingly considering them background singers couldn’t find a key if it was hanging by the door smh.
I didn't wanna say nothing, but I was like who school teachers he got backing him up!!!
Verrrrrrry true
😂😂💯
IM DEAD
@@camilleleggett3754 lmao
Yes! Been Loving this mans work. Would love to see him live
i literally just heard "cold war" last week and he's been on repeat since. thank you!
Have a good good day yall! Nice music, much love and respect!!!!!
saw him at governors ball and now i’m in love
This is so damn fresh
I am a new fan to the Tiny Desk concerts. Love it🎤🎤🎤🎤
This is what friends are about! They came prepeared for reading all these critical comments long after! But they didn't care really for they love Josh professionaly and in complete harmony))
Do we not love these 'tiny desk concerts'?! Lovvvvve them!!
Artist like this make me so glad I subscribed to Tiny Desk!! This just mellowed my entire day out! Ya'll have been killin 2018!
Stolen moments was the first song I heard on SoundCloud, glad to see it hear and that the sound is clear and crisp the vocals great performance
Fresh and superb music. Thank you Tiny desk
Wow the background singer farthest left is absolutely gorgeous
He's sooo talented!! Appreciate music so much
Up & coming talent. Deserves this spotlight. Well done!!!
Every once in a while I get blown away by someone’s talent....it happened right here! Very cool music!
My favourite part was when he fired the backing singers half way through.
For real, they had like 10 notes each, then, good bye.
😂😂😂 thanks to you now my boss knows I'm not working.
The first song is insane! Love this.
Loving this original, chill groove.
Been on my Cautious kick for the last fee years now…one of them ones who you can’t help but go back to the beginning and listen til you catch up…the layers of lyrics, multi meanings, and natural esthetic of it all is crazy!
What a vibe!
Menuda joyita! What a diamond! Superb garçon!
This is my first time hearing of him and I have definitely missed out! If his singing doesn't keep taking off he would definitely be a phenomenal music teacher with all of his talent! I will continue to find more of his music!
Simply Wonderful!
perfect wake and bake listen! good morning everyone
I'm amazed by him, such voice, talent and lyrics that speak to me on so many levels and they helped me so much during a very dark time in my life :')
Good morning all. Hope everyone has a wonderful day or evening wherever you may be.
Cheers.
Back at you!
Cheers mate big ups
You too 😊
More power to #CautiousClay !
#coldwar is moving AF.
Love and respect from the Philippines!
Damn, this was awesome. Bright future, I hope, for this guy
Love these versions.
freaking beauty
Honestly a breath of fresh air
Keyboard guy really got his groove on !! Great performance !!..
👏🏼 spectacular first song!!! folowed by a beautiful second song whoooo soooooo superb performance all yah 👏🏼
So incredibly talented
Beautiful and soothing
Smooth
Thanks for sharing your talent sir. was drifted out somewhere.
Beautiful. This mans skin is so smooth.
Thanks NPR. Love you.
Sounds great. Sounds like new era of music. :)
HIS VOICE IS AMAZING
every element of a great band
Can't wait to hear him LIVE @ the Troubador next Wednesday! ❤❤❤😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥 thank you @KCRW for the Free Tickets!!!
Super talent!!!
sax so warm just like his voice
Great Music!
Saw him perform and fell in love.
I CANT WAIT TO SEE HIM AT ELECTRIC FOREST
Thanks for another banger, NPR.
This guy is going to get so big next year!
Literally the day after I discovered this dude this comes out
Same
Yep, same. As i caught him awhile back, his tunes were playing while i was @ a coffeehouse, i asked owner 'who is that', ta-da!
Once in a generation artist!
Absolute favourite! ❤️
this made my day/night.
What a phenomenal voice :)
Glad to see claye on tiny desk merci
I love the new credits!
Damn! Talented AF! Good work!