This is 11 years old. Can't believe I'm just hearing it now (10/23). I find her voice/song writing/fiddle playing to be exquisite!!!

I can't think of any woman who has the intriguing mix of vulnerability, beauty and underlying fierceness Amanda possesses. Her song writing, singing and playing are beautiful, but I'm utterly fascinated with the complexity of her personality. She's a definite one of a kind.

@victoredwards0530

3 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right in that assessment, Scott. She seems so vulnerable, then so strong and "fierce," as you suggest. In any case, she is a supreme talent, likely better than Jason. But she is also a mother and partner, the strong part. She is complex and one of a kind, as you say.

This is about the 10th time to watch, I cant not get enough of Amanda, Jason Isbell is the luckiest man alive.

That fiddle solo in the train song (10:17) is amazing. It ends in a locomotive shriek that she silences by singing the next verse. Crazy good acoustic moment.

This woman deserves way more attention. Wonderful sound and talent!

"Would you like a song about suicide or love? Alright, we'll do the one about trains." So good.

Such an unusual voice. Love her vibrato with the southern accent. Great artist and songwriter. 😀

Pretty much every album that I've actually paid for in the past year has been an artist I've heard on tiny desk concerts.

Very talented and beautiful lady. Great whistler! ❤❤

Amanda is a wonderful artist Her writing is very interesting, thoughtful and beautiful - her voice has a halting and vulnerable quality that draws you in and is wonderfully fascinating Her albums full of magic and 'when you need a train ...' is a brilliant song

I could listen all day to her voice and inspired fiddle moments!

Oh wow! Thanks to NPR Tiny Desk Concerts, I have now found another amazing voice to love!

I have never seen Amanda look the same twice. She is always beautiful though.

@SquareNoggin

3 жыл бұрын

she really is though eh?

I think I could watch and listen to Amanda forever. Such an expressive voice and what a great fiddle player.

Her voice sounds so fragile... and her fiddle sounds so fierce!

@chipsterb4946

2 жыл бұрын

Neat contrast - hadn’t thought about her that way, but she seems to embody opposites somehow.

I had to watch this 5 times it’s so special

one of a kind! thank you for this music Amanda

Amanda has the voice of angels...

oh boy, she whistles? I'm in love. Her and Andrew Bird should make a collab; if they haven't already.

If you enjoy this, you should absolutely look up her performances with her husband Jason Isbell. He is an absolutely incredible singer/songwriter.

@susanssoulshines9847

9 жыл бұрын

Phil Campeau Ditto!!!

@christinenewburry4915

9 жыл бұрын

Phil Campeau Listening to Jason is how i got here Phil...I concur ~peace & blessings~

@genXrVT

8 жыл бұрын

I'm late to the party Jason brought me to Amanda- I just saw him (them) the other night and I became curious about her. I love their story, love him and now.... love her!

That is Rod Picott with Amada. Both are very talented people.

@PaulGoodeK

9 жыл бұрын

Victor Edwards Rod is always a pleasure to see -- I rarely miss a chance to see him.

Outstanding. Tiny Desk never disappoints.

Thanks for highlighting such a great artist.

Gorgeous little concert. Of course, I say this about all NPR Tiny Desks but I really mean it this time.

best train song I ever heard

@HBJSpiegel

4 жыл бұрын

wow, would not have thought of that but you are 100% correct. The linear "progress" in the melody is undeniable

Been on an Amanda binge for months. Am i Wrong ???

@emilymckenna4973

6 жыл бұрын

Tom Hamby nope. Amanda and Jason binge for... 6 months?

@HBJSpiegel

4 жыл бұрын

and how about 2yrs hence?

LOVE LOVE THIS!

Fantastic Fiddling and Vocals!!!

Great stuff. Carrying Lightning is an excellent album.

She has a beautiful voice. Go check her out with the Highwomen band nowadays

Love it, thank you!

Awesome! We were looking for a new artist to listen to. So happy to find Amanda.

caught that too! i like how versatile NPR can be.

her whistling lol so adorable

so beautiful

You had me at "Would you like a song about suicide?!" Awesome voice and presence.

AMAZING

If there was ever a angle on earth, here she is

oui it s love at the first hearing ,,,, j aime beaucoup , album pleeeaase , j achete de suite

I think I love her.

Wow .. Definable channeling a bit of Melanie and that’s a compliment .. This lady is awesome

Live in Paris and NPR is al you need to survive

wow!

Her voice reminds me of Agnes DeMent's. I like her writing too -- I hear she's rocking harder these days, and that's a good thing.

@elholt7095

5 жыл бұрын

Iris Dement perhaps? Yes i agree. Both endearing singers. Cheers!

Amanda is so good.

love her

Triple like.....This is music.....not like the crap that the suits at Sony and the other big business music corporations crank out!

Wow 😍

whats not to like about this lady ,she is amazing

Loving her music more and more! Would be cool to hear a duet with her and Andrew Bird...

She is channeling Melanie!! Wow! This is new, this is fresh. You go, girl.

@susanssoulshines9847

9 жыл бұрын

Victor Edwards I hear a faint sound of Dolly come out from time to time, but you're right about Melanie. It's been a long time since I even thought of her! Amanda is one of her own though, a new style with I feel a great future. And her with Jason together are magic! :)

@larryadams458

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mr. Edwards, forgive my ignorance. I don't know the "Melanie" to whom you refer.

@SamGainesinGboro

6 жыл бұрын

As in "A Brand New Key" Melanie? Sorry if I'm off!

It would be great to see her and Andrew Bird have a fiddler / violin player's whistle-off.

@Sarah-uv8tj

4 жыл бұрын

That would be incredible.

@ryanwheeler8517

Жыл бұрын

Should have looked at past comments before I spoke. You are correct, sir. That would be exciting!

Freckles :-)

I love the pj harvey album in the bg ;)

What is the make of the mic NPR used for this recording. Great stuff

Ha I like the capo on the ukulele.

interesting. like her fiddle.

@susanssoulshines9847

9 жыл бұрын

rabismenow Agree - LOVE her fiddle, it's always perfect!

Just discovered you, I was missing out

I want that shirt....

Can I hear the crowd talking in the background at the beginning or am I losing my mind?

2019 Hot Amanda. Jason, you lucky....d!

@AHopefulRomantic At about 300 views it stops updating for the day. The actual count will show up tomorrow.

thank god im not the only one perving on here .lol

I think she is channeling Axl Rose

Get yourself a man that looks at you like Jason looks at Amanda

What song does she’s start with? Thanks

😎👍😎

Oh, you clicked :)

Isnt the train song about suicide too?

@joeyford HAHAA nice catch...i wonder if there are others that listen to great music like this and great hip-hop as well like MF Doom..now i know theres atleast one

@powbobs

4 жыл бұрын

ElmerDurrer I prefer music rather than hip hop.

Holy balls

Isbell

Isn't that Rod Picott??

@powbobs

4 жыл бұрын

DawnVita Yes

now i see what draws me to the blues instead of folk.

I can't whistle

@kemart537

4 жыл бұрын

susie wheeler sure you can...lol

break up coming

I adored her before she got too big. Rod Picott is a great song writer.

@4199ny

7 жыл бұрын

Got big?

@emilymckenna4973

6 жыл бұрын

Got. Too. Big? Excuse.

I really want to like Amanda Shires, and keep trying. She's a fantastic musician and very good singer. I just don't hear songs when I hear her solo stuff. It's a lot of strumming and singing with no melodies or hooks, and instrumental playing that doesn't advance in any particular direction. When it's over, I can't remember it. I guess I just don't get her.

smart people? how hard are your jobs?

@powbobs

4 жыл бұрын

joseworldofwarcraft There are different types of hard.

I hate seeing Amanda with anyone but Jason

Before she got those awful tattoos.

Johnny Cash with a cute face and a ok body. Gotta cut out the whistling though or get someone that can whistle to do it.

@lilacprint23

6 жыл бұрын

Bonniville Black Cherry 🖕

@jeffreyjpa

3 жыл бұрын

I actually really like this version of “Swimmer”, because of Amanda’s whistling.

Her beauty is certainly dynamic :)

wow!