Brittany Howard: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Watch Brittany Howard play "Stay High", "Georgia", "Baby" and "Goat Head" at the Tiny Desk.
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Oct. 15, 2019 | Bob Boilen -- From the moment Brittany Howard walked into the NPR offices, I could sense her intense commitment and passion. Her eight-piece backing band, all decked out in red and black, played with a soulful subtlety that bolstered Brittany Howard's tender songs about her family - stories of a mixed-race child growing up in Alabama.
All the songs performed at the Tiny Desk come from Jaime, an album Brittany Howard dedicated to her sister who died at the age of 13 from a rare form of eye cancer, the same disease that has left Brittany Howard partially blind in one eye. On these songs (and in particular at this Tiny Desk Concert), there is more nuance than I've heard in Brittany's past projects, including her work with Alabama Shakes and Thunderbitch. The music has a sense of wonder and playfulness, even when the subject is heavy, as in "Georgia." She tells the audience that it's a tale of "a little young, black, gay girl having a crush on an older black girl and not knowing what to say and how I was feeling."
Brittany Howard knows how to tell a story, to foster empathy and understanding and, in this intimate setting, the songs feel at home. The connection with the audience felt visceral as I looked around the room and into the eyes of my workmates and their friends. Even a small child in the arms of their parent screamed at the appropriate moment during the climax of Brittany's song, "Baby." It gave us all a good laugh just when the weight of the words felt the heaviest.
SET LIST
"Stay High"
"Georgia"
"Baby"
"Goat Head"
MUSICIANS
Brittany Howard: vocals, guitar; Nate Smith: drums; Alex Chakour: guitar; Brad Allen Williams: guitar; Zac Cockrell: bass; Lloyd Buchanan: keys; Paul Horton: keys; Shanay Johnson: vocals; Karita Law: vocals
CREDITS
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Kara Frame, Beck Harlan, CJ Riculan; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey; VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Laura Beltran Villamizar/NPR - Hudba
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.
Calme down Hope and composé Friend
Brittany's mouth alone has enough soul for the entire world. We blessed.
well said
we blessed we blessed we blessed.
Also the bass player grooving in the pocket...
AMEN
@@beejeez8631 also that drummer,.....he's smooth man. Excellent!
As usual, NPR ruin my Spotify music experience with superior live performances recorded with amazing skill.
I felt that on a different level.
👏👏
I've listened to "Stay High" 100 times on the album. Watched this and felt like I was hearing it for the first time.
Npr just needs their own spotify.
riiiiight? so often i end liking the live version on tiny desk so much more than the recorded one
She’s wearing a cape because she’s a queen. She’s so amazing.
a queen. and a superhero!
She royalty!! 👑💜
Shes a big red elephant who's sensitive about her weight.
This is criminally under-watched.
It should be a civic duty like voting to watch this
Agreed. Sorry for being late. But I'm gonna do my best from now on.
the way she physically expresses herself while singing, you can really tell she puts her heart into these songs
Ikr that's so accurate
She’s gonna turn into one of our generation’s greatest songwriters. What a sense of harmony!
Gonna?
Her delivery is so captivating, I never want her sound to end. I want more more and more of her music my 16, 13, 8,6 LOOOVE HER, her BAND, sound!
@@krislyons1591I saw her live once. It was electric. Many of us were on our feet the entire concert.
Her music just makes me tear up because the music sounds like it’s saying “good job. Good work today. You worked so hard and I’m proud of you. You earned it. *pats on back* “ that’s the vibes I get from listening to her music
You DID work so hard today and you did good work and you SHOULD be proud. We should all feel that way every day if we are doing the best we can.
Same, same...going home feeling good vibes after fighting the good fight 🍥
Word Up
i belive that's called soul
You said it perfectly. 👏
this is voice right here
A Voice, a smile, and personality, she's got it all! Brittany is beautiful!
I love your name
okay.
This sounds like an actual record. Their voices are beautiful.
H B imo this sounds better than the studio recordings
@@martin-__- It was the same with Alabama Shakes too; I guess normal mortal studios just can't handle Queen Brittany 👸🏾
@@ktownshutdown21 amen
@@ktownshutdown21 i got more too lol
The sound people and mixing for the NPR Tiny Desk recordings are top notch. Check out anything from this series; they're all fantastic.
when someone brings an entourage of musicians to a tiny desk show, you know they love and care for the quality of their songs.
Eric G if you’re gonna do it, go do it right!! Everyone lookin slick too
I picked up a guitar. When I was first 57. Now I'm 58. Not good. But you're still inspiring me. Thanks baby!
For a very, very long time, I've wanted to hug this woman. For around eight years, she has been the soundtrack to some of the most harrowing seasons of my life (adulthood). Absolutely dazzled by the reminder that music really can comfort us, and put words where there were just abstract emotions before.
I wish I had known about her for 8 years. Just learned about her this morning, how can you not love her.
Dude I wanna hug her too so bad. Like tears in my eyes sometimes I swear ugh
I’m just learning who she is myself and how amazing!!! SOUL SISTA!
no one….better than brittany howard…. to soundtrack ur life.
Whoever is doing sound for TDC is f’n amazing. Give them a raise.
Yoda A.K.A. Josh Rogosin, he's been doing the mix for years and he's got it down to a science. Believe me, trying to get the sound from this sort of style of recording is hard work!
Donate/Pledge to NPR and maybe they can
Yo! For real, it is amazing how he does his mix compared to some of these "sound people out there" lol
I really wouldn’t worry about his pay. He’s the sole mix engineer beyond the second biggest music catalogue channel after Vevo.
Trust me : I work in this industry.
His pay is very likely much above yours and I too. And it’s an almost everyday gig? Jeez
Sure it’s a public radio but they got the funds mate trust me they can’t do this sort of thing with like, magic in the air tbh
I couldn't agree more!!! They are ALWAYS on point.
“Stay High” is such a gleeful, sunny piece of art. It puts me in an incredibly peaceful place.
And she sung tf out of it
Robert Granat same. I feel better after hearing it
I just want to move there and live there forever
I love that steady steady bass fabulousness!
Truth
she has IT, is one of the greatest of the greats, in a league with sarah vaughn, janis, ella, billie holiday, streisand, and aretha - the rare artists who make it about the MUSIC instead of trying to show off their voices
Yes! Also Betty Carter.
Would add Marvin Gaye to the list :)
And Amy RIP
Joan Armatrading and Sade too.
Mostly agree although I would say Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Streisand and Aretha made it about the music WHILE showing off their voices
This tiny desk concert was filthy. 😭 What a voice. What a band.
The Minute she sang " iiiiiiiiiiiiii alred...." ..... i hit that like button so fast
Me too. Thank god for tiny desk 😍
Someone please bring D'angelo in for the next tiny desk concert!!!
Please, Lord have mercy. Waiting for him way to long.
Yassss
Like JB would say: please, please, please, please, please!!!
Vinicius de Andrade I wanna be mad every time I see a comment on someone’s tiny desk about bringing on another artist - but cannot argue with this one. WE NEED HIM
I want to hear a tiny desk version of unshaken
She sings like an angel and she can also play guitar like a badass. Love this woman.
The first 10 seconds and i'm smiling and know i'm in safe hands
YES!!!
The drummers ghost notes are nasty. Also his overall dynamics are outstanding
Nate Smith is a monster, man. Check him out with The Fearless Flyers, he won't disappoint.
Gotta respect a drummer who can pull it back in a small room and still lay down a groove that tight. Freaking great.
Also the bass player grooving in the pocket..
Thought the same thing. He reminds of Chris Dave.
And he's fine af.
"I'm one drop of three-fifths, right?" That line hits cold.
Yes . It does.
Facts
shannabrown82 she really went off on that song my 1st time hearing it on the album ugh 💪🏾💪🏾
shannabrown82 That song is so unapologetically black, but not limited.
I always get chills when most of the band drops and she sings "Who slashed my daddy's tires and left a goat head in the baaaack?".
I swear that baby screaming during baby is the best part that baby knew what he/she was doing lol.
If their audio engineer isn’t making at least 7 figures a year then there’s no hope for me and any of you.
So freakin TRUE!
The best audio EVER!!!! You’re so right!!!!!!!!
i knew from the moment i found alabama shakes that i would love her
Siv Greyson amen!!!!!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Have they broken up? 😔
Jessica Moore I think they are on hold for the moment 😊
Carcosa I feel a bit bad for the guys in the band. I read an article and she basically said “If I feel inspired to go back, I’ll call up the guys and see if they are willing.” I guess it is what it is, she was always the star, but they made beautiful music together.
Yes
I am not one to shout at computer screens. So far I have cried out, "You betta SING that song, girl" and a general purpose shout (twice). The talent dripping from this artist is amazing!
🤣❤
LOL @ general purpose shout. Those are the best
She was amazing with Alabama shakes and sooooo glad she’s still making music!!!!!
Omfg Sound & Color by Alabama Shakes runs my whole life. Dunes is beautiful, genuine masterpiece. It means so, so much to me.
I had a rollover accident on December 26, 2023 and my car was a total loss. Brittany’s cd was left in my stereo and I just heard Stay High on a TV commercial and it took me a week to remember her name so that I could find the music on her albums again. I’m so emotional right now I could cry. Thank God I’m still here alive and able to see hear and enjoy my music. ❤
Never heard of Brittany Howard before. I'm SO blown away. I felt this whole performance all the way through me.
Look up "Hold On" by Alabama Shakes and get what made me fall in love. She moves me to tears
Alabama Shakes Brother !!
Alabama shakes im just making sure you've found now also!!
@@christiancampbell4940 You took the words out of my mouth!!
Sameeeee
“I just want Georgia to notice me” I felt that.
at 70 years I've heard a lot of great people! Jimi, Van Morrison Bob Dylan, Janis She's one of those!!!
So True! Amen!
perspective
Brittany Howard seems like the coolest person to chill with and talk about life and love. Love her always and forever.
Nate Smith (drummer) came to play. Her voice is amazing. Woke me all the way up this morning. ❤
When you see Nate Smith on the drums, you know that shit gonna be good.
Especially that intro to GoatHead
I loved Brittany the first time i heard her sing "Hold On" with "Alabama Shakes".A very talented lady.
The human body is a musical instrument and Brittany proves it.
My boyfriend and i broke up last night.
We were emotionally drained
@tinydesk thank you for uploading what is my saving grace...at least for the next few days, until im better and feel like myself again
Sending love your way.
Jose Rosales sending vibes of prosperity you’re way.
Find your happy again... Cheering for u..
Hope this finds you in a peaceful place 10 months down the road. ✌️♥️
I love how she could be my auntie at the cookout while simultaneously being the song played at the cookout 😭sooo fire
I was today years old when I found out who Brittany Howard is. Glad I came across this.
She really had me jumping around with my hands up like I was in church receiving the blessing of The Lordt
Not Lordt 😂😂😂😂😂
@@ClaudiaCossa entirely Lordt...😄
This might have just entered my Tiny Desk top 10.
What are your top 10?? Share if you get the notion... 😊
@@Tmiwithjazz In no order
Moses Sumney
PJ Mortan
Mac Miller
Tyler The Creator
Brittany Howard
Anderson .Paak
Miguel
Daniel Caesar
Nick Hakim
BJ The Chicago Kid
Leikeli47 has a great one too.
I didn't know her. 'Georgia' just broke my heart. Beautiful.
When she professed her love, I started bawling.
This is my 5th time back here, can’t get enough 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
I've been back here countless times. Not enough people have discovered this treasure that is Brittany.
This lady has been a favorite from the first time i heard that big sweet. voice booming out Hoooooolllld onnnnnnn!!!
My first encounter with her was watching her sing Gimme All Your Love on Conan. Been obsessed ever since.
When the drummer has already done his OWN Tiny Desk concert.
He is so tight!!! Check out also Andersen Paak's drumming on his Tiny Desk.
I KNOW, I started nerding out a bit when I saw him. like "who is that GUY," and then I remembered it was Nate Smith, after getting a bit close to the brink of insanity. I mean.... no one around me is gonna know who Nate Smith is, like, it's a bad situation to be in....
Idris Elba on the drums
This Sister is a gift. I am so thankful she has the courage and might to be; to dwell in her purpose and passion. Give thanks!
Not only is she an amazing singer/ songwriter, she has a huge personality. She was destined to do this
Very grateful she went solo!!! Spreading her creative wings and flying so HIGH!!
goat head is the greatest song of 2019
The soul just oozes out of this woman...puts a smile on my face! ☺
Incredible power house of talent and emotion. Miss the shakes but we still have this
Aww I remember her from Alabama shakes when I heard them in 2012, loved it
Yes Yes!!
She’s AMAZING! Just saw her in concert at Afropunk in Atlanta! I love her quirkiness. She makes me proud to be a “regular” spectacular woman.
man, that last song gave me chillS
I think it's a physical impossibility, to be either sad, or motionless, while listening to Brittany sing. I can't help but smile and move to the music, every time.
Glad she's loving her life and herself, but I really miss the Shakes.
Fedup Withem dont fret. She’s soaring her oats and creativity. Just imagine what she’s gonna make with the shakes with her beautiful confidence and experience. I’m so excited
Miss the Shakes and the fabulous hair.
Me too. I miss Alabama Shakes. They had such great chemistry...it was truly amazing. But, if Brittany needs to do this then we need to support her anyway. Hopefully , they will get back together one day and do another album. Glad Zak is with her though.
she said she was tired! respect her.
@@jessicaw8856 Tired of being around white people... apparently. Her best songs have come and gone if shes gonna do stuff like this from now on. Les paul distortion riffs rockin with her voice was amazing. This... is the more expected route her voice would go and the less ground breaking.
Damn she and the band are incredible.
Also: Nate Smith!!
Joseph Bayot where do I know that name from?
@@JoshHinrichs-vv2ft He plays with some of the Vulfpeck bois as the Fearless Flyers
Joseph Bayot: The Ace of Aces!
Nate's an underground legend! I've seen him with Chris Potter a few times and he's unreal.
He also has a tiny desk, check it out.
Thank you Brittany for ....... being here.
I love all the beards, braids, locks, bald heads and glasses in the room, whew! I think that covers everyone 😍
I'm in love with every single member of this band.
She's so fresh i can't get over her voice. ❤ My favorite TinyDesk from 2019.
Alejandro Jose Bonilla How could you choose?! There’s so many lol
Right up there with Tank and the Bangas
Tanya S 👏🏾👏🏾 and Lucky Daye
Not enough views, not enough likes for this amazing talent! Why?????
Nate Smith on the drums, Brittany on the mic. That's a mood.
Amen.
"Brittany Howard and the different shades of red"
loved it yo!
“And the different shades of blue” ya know, because she sings the blues... it would work better if they were wearing blue though... lol
In Tasha Cobbs Tiny Desk, they tried to coordinate by all wearing jeans on jeans and then Tasha was like "pffft, nah, Imma be a rainbow." and when they asked her what color she was wearing, she just said, "Yes."
I was also apparently the only person to notice that, at least in the first section of comments. I wasn't able to go through a vast majority of them, so there might have been someone. I am just glad they were all on the same page with this one. Mostly. The one guy looks like he is wearing more orange than red, but close enough.
She’s a whole mood ❤️
Very much so!
YES!!!
Definitely;
Love her!!!
I’m so glad I live in the times of Brittany Howard.
I've never really been a fan of musicians. I've always loved music, but Brittany ... I adore her. She changed my life. She puts her whole, wonderful soul into her music. I adore this musician. What a goddess.
Every single second of this is pure magic. Thank you for existing Brittany Howard!
jme your profile picture reminds me of adele and I’m thankful to have run across it...
"Baby" reminded me of Prince. Lyricist with soul; I will never forget her name.
Definitely a Prince inspired tune
Stay high is the song i hear as I watch my beautiful wife just be. Makes me want to leave work and just appreciate her shape.
Since 15 been hanging with the same Lady. 42 years my Bride has been my ride & die. Keep appreciating yours YoungBlood. Stay blessed 🤙🏽🙏🏽
You been doing since Alabama shake....love you
Could literally just listen to her scream “GEORGIA” for hours ..... THE TALENT 😩😩😩😩
The last song was pure poetry. Wow I love her. Always have. Can’t wait till another tour.
Brittany Howard has got a similar intensity to Al Greene. I just love listening to her.
holy jesus...watch her perform is an magical experience. i can't imagine the feelin of people who were there
"Baby" wow oh wow! I've never replayed a song so much on Tiny desk 😍😍
*AGREED*
geez that's so good.
Damn!!! all I could say is damn!!! on my 5th listen.
JP Duah yesssss
That last song...I mean, ALL the songs...but damn I love that last one. So glad to see her blowing up, well deserved!!
This is what a real R&B singer sounds like. Raw talent.
i keep coming back to this performance
I swear to god this is woman could move mountains with her voice ♥️
Nate Smith just chillin there like it’s nothing special. God I love Tiny Desk so much
Her vibe is the last day of school as a kid….everything is perfect.
OMG, this set reminds of the time an ex-boyfriend dragged me to a small club in SF to see a Etta James...a memorable experience! So jealous of the NPR staff, friends & family who get to see these concerts.
MyNOLADarling you’re so lucky 🍀
MyNOLADarling - I'm so envious of YOU. Sure wish I could have seen Etta James one time. I'm just finding out about Brittany tonight and have been immediately captured by her music!
Man we need vulfpeck and snarky puppy here ASAP
I would murder to see Brittany Howard do a guest vocal session with Vulfpeck like Monica Martin has done.
@@ianposh4852 that would be sickkkkkk
Snarky puppy- yes yes yes
And Me'Shell NdegeOcello
@@syeah1505 They wouldn't fit the desk tho
Fell in love with her as soon as I heard the first note that came out of her mouth 💕
i doubt anyone will read this comment, but i cant get over that child screaming during Baby. The raw moment like that can only happen in these intimate live shows, and it created one of the most musical, non musical experiences ive ever heard
Same
What a voice & a vibe. From the time she starts singing "Stay High", I'm all in.
We went and saw her in London this summer at Earth. The performance was amazing!! Nate Smith was killing it on the drums!!!
Her style is so deep and smooth. You can hear joy, pain, fear and love of each song.
Brittany is THE MOST!!!! She reminds me of Willie May "BIG MAMA" Thornton; Along with the current greats, Erykah BADU/ Jill Scott/ Angie Stone and a type of Floetry, with a unique style of Bilal. Howard is too 2 too fine. Very GLAD she is out and About!!!
What a refreshing sense of musicality in this generation 🙉🐣🙌🏼😭🤯
help there's soul oozing out of my speakers
I just want to hug her one day and never let go
The sheer radiant joy that your voice brings, and your face conveys.
This music is what the world needs right now.
Didn't realize how much I missed her voice. One in the world like her. Loving this much so much.
So gorgeous...reminds me Prince in a feel times...LOVE IT!
Yes. I hear her and I hear PRONCE too! Love it.
Prince loved her, she loved him back 💜
She played at his Paisley Park with the Shakes at his invitation.
Real music, real musicians!
thank you for sharing your truth and your music, especially “Georgia.” you’re not just singing your own story, you’re singing ours too. xo