her voice. holy fucking shit

@owenprice4072

9 жыл бұрын

Can't do other things while listening to her. Captivating is an understatement.

@mariarigol7849

9 жыл бұрын

lilyfleur7 I was just thinking the same. What a voice!!!

@MichaelBecerraFOREVER

8 жыл бұрын

+lilyfleur7 her face. holy fucking shit

That incredible wiggly sound she makes when she goes up in pitch though... seriously one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard though.

@georgia.oatley

5 жыл бұрын

:) that wiggle is called vibrato!

@leonlawson2196

4 жыл бұрын

Its sort of a yodel

@jamiekincaid255

4 жыл бұрын

She is the reincarnation of Patsy Cline

@emmecee6273

4 жыл бұрын

@@leonlawson2196 That is nothing close to a yodel, lol

@skidroski228

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I happen to think that takes a large amount of talent to do and still have it sound good.

music does not need to be technically perfect to be beautiful. music only needs to strike chords in people's hearts to be beautiful.

@JoeyLake

8 жыл бұрын

thank you for saying this! sometimes I beat myself up for not being "good enough" at writing music but this made me feel so much better

@joseephiiinee

8 жыл бұрын

+TheSludgeMan Agreed! I only meant to put the haters in their place, haha

@menezes321321

8 жыл бұрын

:

@MikeLXXXVIII

8 жыл бұрын

I agree. However my problem with attempting to write music is that I lack a damn voice. It be a dream come to true collaborate with someone with such a voice.

@cass5866

8 жыл бұрын

+MikeLXXXVIII I'm the exact opposite. Can't write anything to save my life, can't play anymore from wrist problems, but have a damn good voice

god she always makes me cry :-( she's so young but her voice is a thousand years old

@nataliegerber6541

9 жыл бұрын

rather her voice seems to possess the wisdom and experience of someone who's lived a thousand years

@maximpervushkin8115

9 жыл бұрын

Natalie Gerber i guess it means a wisdom of humanity.

@user-ck9lm6xi1o

9 жыл бұрын

Natalie Gerber That's bloody beautiful.

The phrase "for this to never be a tight and empty hand" never fails to make me weep

LOVE the first song. wow. She doesn't look bored....she looks like she's in a trance because her music is completely entrancing. I want her to sing me to sleep every night.

@jeanwagner1977

Жыл бұрын

DONE

@actionsub

Жыл бұрын

We of the St Louis area are proud of our homegirl!

I come back to this to remind myself of what’s good and pure in me

SETLIST 0:00 Unfucktheworld 2:42 lota 6:57 Enemy 14:11 White Fire

@drewdee7420

3 жыл бұрын

thank you

@jeanwagner1977

Жыл бұрын

TYLER T

this is awesome. I wish unf---theworld was a 10 minute song.

Angel by name, Angel by nature.

@s-phere

7 жыл бұрын

beautiful.

@kittysprinklesthecat9754

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed💜

@BoozeBelly

3 жыл бұрын

No Angels

I love how she laughs so intensely at random points during her songs.

@yourrightsrx

Жыл бұрын

i love u notice this yes. timeless

Love minimalist songs. Tiny Desk is so perfect for this stripped down approach.

@kendesjarlais7577

5 жыл бұрын

uninspiring, forgettable, boring, dull, meaningless,, without virtuosity, immemorable crap-- that will not stand the test of time like a song by james taylor , john denver, Neil young.

@Needawholepailofwater

3 жыл бұрын

@@kendesjarlais7577 ok boomer

@purples2765

3 жыл бұрын

@@kendesjarlais7577 ok boomer

@jeanwagner1977

Жыл бұрын

Dark Eyes We'd

does anyone else get scared to love an artist too much? It's unbearably strong with Angel Olsen.

Her voice is like a cloud that slowly passes across the sky, you watch it and travel within a soft dream..

I love how she strums her guitar, using the thumb gives the guitar the right tone.

@majortom8990

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's something people forget about, but mid tones make a lot of the sound they take for granted. It's a done right when you don't notice kind of thing. Rhythm guitar guys just live with it, I guess.

She has a very strong presence. I don't know what it is precisely, maybe it's a combination of everything, but her voice, her gaze, and the subject matter and composition of her music just immediately causes a hush. Like when someone says, "Shut up," followed immediately by something profound and impactful to say. She just calms rowdy people in a good way.

@nermket4849

8 жыл бұрын

I'm not getting that vibe at all lol

@g1g2g3g4g5gt

7 жыл бұрын

I find her PRESENCE similar to Kurt Cobain's presence. It has sense, since she was a fan of punk rock music.

@mglenwright09

7 жыл бұрын

I can feel the punk rock oozing out of her. Likening to her Kurt is acceptable, when most don't come close to deserving that comparison.

@g1g2g3g4g5gt

7 жыл бұрын

mglenwright09 Yes. She has a really punk, ironic and energetic attitude in the videoclip Shut Up and Kiss Me. It's like punk mixed with folk, I love this kind of artists, it was such a pleasure to discover her.

@halfstep44

7 жыл бұрын

I saw her live and its the only show ive been to where the crowd was completely silent. Yea theres just something about her where people just get quiet and listen. She definitely has a quiet presence.

She needs to come back for a second time it's been 6 years. She's progressed so much.

I love how someone can play this and only hear two cords.... Its like standing in front of the Grand Canyon and commenting on the mundane sand underfoot.

@RebeccAcoustic

10 жыл бұрын

+1 for this. Refreshing to know that someone is truly listening. Her music carries wisdom well beyond her years.

@justinstratton7969

5 жыл бұрын

Three chords, but yeah, dude. She could move mountains.

@tasty4644

4 жыл бұрын

Do u write

@angelitonieves5253

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what this means. But it sounds right.

@xrik7865

2 жыл бұрын

To be fair, there is beauty in the mundane as well

her voice is good, it reminds me of singers from the 40s 50s

Since when does “technically superior” translate to a better listening experience? I know plenty of guitarists who can fly across the fretboard-that doesn't mean I can listen to them run scales for more than a few minutes. Despite the simple arrangements, this young lady's performance is very well done. It's definitely a good listening experience.

@kacytron

4 жыл бұрын

Russ Kendrick Martin “technically superior” translates in bro to ‘internalized misogyny’

@ramirofrancois2157

2 жыл бұрын

You're right. Actually I think her technique is magnificent. Try to run an entire show with just a clean stratocaster, clean voice and a stoic face. See how do you fare.

She reminds me of Roy Orbison in so many ways, but as though he were still alive making new material for me to cry my eyes out over. He was such a gift not just in his performance, but his writing.

There's a lot of argument on this video about dynamics, and the fact that her songs are simple. Take St. Vincent for example. St. Vincent's music has similar qualities, and she's one of the most incredible songwriters out there. What Angel has created, is something incredibly heart wrenching, and I love her story telling. It's nice to step back from all the hooplah of distortion and guitar pedals, and all that jazz. For me It's about the songwriting , music has to tell a story. Everything else is secondary. What Angel Olsen does, is unique, and her guitar work isn't like jack white or anything, but the fact that her music is raw , is why I like it. It's not over dressed to be something else. it's a take it or leave it sort of thing.

You weren't kidding about the contrast between her eyes and her voice. Unsettlingly intense - and brilliant.

'Why am I not ashamed? While I am standing still, you want to move me like you did before, but I've had my fill.' Some of my favorite lyrics.

This whole session makes me feel weary and emotional, but white fire especially makes me FEEL THINGS. I love Angel Olsen so much.

the fact that this was 8 years ago scares me deeply.

Her music is so incredibly, deeply affecting. Therapeutic and spiritual, makes me nostalgic and present at the same time.

@siobhangalleguillos654

3 жыл бұрын

you put into words exactly how i feel when i listen to her.

@yourrightsrx

Жыл бұрын

this!!

@andrea0_o

11 ай бұрын

Perfect description!

Am I the only one who laughed when she smiled at about 19:36 because she was about to say the name of her album

Wow, I she sounds like a combination of Fiona Apple and Johnny Cash. Quite lovely.

@mmelusinne

6 жыл бұрын

morolyn omg that's just how I feel it

@mikeyscotj

5 жыл бұрын

Love love love that comparison. Some rando on twitter compared Maggie Rogers to Fiona and I died

@davidkariu2330

5 жыл бұрын

Goddamn right

@miscelaineous5164

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikeyscotj I read an article comparing MR to Joni Mitchell and it made me so mad

@richardlong5928

2 жыл бұрын

That is extremely accurate

God, she's an old soul, could be from the '50s or the '60s. I'm in love

I can't watch this video or listen to this album without tears spilling from my eyes. She's so beautiful and haunting and her voice seems to travel through my whole body, it's magical.

This breaks my heart and makes me feel alive at the same time

my heart is pretty much melting

5 years later it's still perfect

Its almost like the first time you heard Leonard Cohen, his stories in song, and you can't wait for the next verse.

She sings like she's in it, ya know? Like she's back "there" reliving it. Quite beautiful to see...

This video introduced me to Angel Olsen. And every time I return to it I'm amazed at how awesome this performance is. No wonder I fell in love.

@efrencolomo8187

6 жыл бұрын

Jesse James Atencio same!!!

@peytonsnead3114

6 жыл бұрын

Same.

@actionsub

Жыл бұрын

I've only just discovered her music a couple of weeks ago on the radio. Her singing is beautiful, reminds me a bit sound-wise of Hope Sandoval from Mazzy Star.

I caught my self not blinking for a while...

Keeping me company while I write my assignments at 2am. you're an angel, Angel

Her eyes are beautiful. I love her shimmering vocals.

Thank you so much for singing for me Simple,beautiful,perfect Just how I'm feeling today Like nothing can ever go wrong again One love BE THE LIGHT

Cuando un chico me estaba tatuando el brazo, puso este tiny desk y todo fue tan mágico. Ella hace eso, hacer que todo el ambiente se vuelva mágico, invisible y puro.

@raia1921

3 жыл бұрын

casate con el man

She is timeless. A truly unique artist, love her intensity and gaze. Beautiful voice. this never gets old!

brilliant. definitely feeling a Leonard Cohen vibe from her.

@alvareo92

5 жыл бұрын

zackarylowell White Fire is her most Leonard Cohen song by far

@helenpearce4810

Жыл бұрын

woah thank u i thought it was just me that thought that

this got me pregnant

@triplepeanut

6 жыл бұрын

LMAO

@LuckysChannel

6 жыл бұрын

This cracks me up everytime i come back and listen to this haha.

@benwoodard6851

5 жыл бұрын

@@iAteUrToast nope. Got me pregnant too

@emmecee6273

5 жыл бұрын

It’s been 3 years, how's that pregnancy coming along

@laladybluejeanbaby7193

4 жыл бұрын

lol

I just fell in love...with everything.

should really listen to her records before judging her live performances. It's an aesthetic thing she does, has full bands for her record, and strips it back for the live performances. I mean I dunno, I think its nice. some people are just angry at other people's success I guess.

she is beautiful. her voice to mesmerizing, and her lyrics are haunting and truthful. a real talent, and soulful woman.

The way she says "do you want me to tell you?" at 6:37 just melts my heart

two of my favorites in the world of music: a woman's voice, and some soft folky stuff

her voice is so different than anyone elses in our music scene rn

@brulism

8 жыл бұрын

our?

@prestanicole5520

8 жыл бұрын

this generations scene

@cristinacastillo5568

8 жыл бұрын

listen to Big Thief, same vibes

@prestanicole5520

8 жыл бұрын

aye thanks I always love some new music

@zasddsaf

8 жыл бұрын

honestly my favourite album of the year so far, so fucking good!

This is incredible. I have such a hard time finding good music, and she gives me the chills constantly. I don't remember the last time I had chills to music. She makes me believe that we've forgotten what music is…. with all of this processed garbage out there. It seems to get worse all the time - pardon the pessimism, just what I notice. Music should be sincere, not processed and faked. This is sincere. Like it from the earth, her heart and soul rather than her experiences with an iPhone or computer.

her voice always sends me to warm places

Its almost like she's somewhere else when she plays.. Very interesting.

@amandeczka

3 жыл бұрын

Omg yes. I was just rewatching her latest NPR performance, and I realized that as she finished one song and started introducing the next one, she would stop mid sentence, not finish what she was saying and start playing almost abruptly. I thought to myself that it seemed as if she was going in and out of consciousness as she entered this whimsical gloomy world that she created, and maybe has always habited inside her mind. It's so beautiful to see it happening, it feels like watching magic.

@leona41ife

Жыл бұрын

@@amandeczka well said

Consider the world unf***ed Bless you BE well ONE love BE THE LIGHT

That kind of blank and pained stare...I feel it in my heart

didn't fully realize how incredible her lyrics were until I watched this. wow. that album title is fucking insane, love it! she's going to be around for a long while

it's funny how I always find myself going back to see this video again throughout the years

She's mesmerising in every way

I come back to this so much

When her voice takes off in the first song.... chills

Why people are always comparing talented women with men, like... She is the female Orbinson... Gosh, NO, she is Angel Olsen, and she is amazing, and unique. If here MUSIC has something similar with an artist, ok, that's one thing, but, she is not a talented being LIKE a famous man. She is a talented woman, period.

@Crossley856

3 жыл бұрын

Because many people have an inclination toward sharing commonalities, it's what bonds us as social creatures, and doing it thru music that resonates with you and reminds you of songs/artists of your youth makes you feel good, helps remember good times. People always point out similarities or comparisons wether it be stylistically, harmonically, or acknowledging a physicality that they recognize. Human beings are fond of ubiquitous and universal themes as they help the aforementioned bond between us strengthen because of their prevalence. Or sometimes people like for other people to remind them of other people, and when other people agree, they feel like they pointed out something astute and that gives them a warm fuzzy feeling.

@mspirit

Жыл бұрын

Nobody does that. It’s just your selective feminist mind. New artists are always compared to other more established regardless of the gender.

Amazing vibrato. Excellent feel.

Forever in love with this Woman!

She's great -- great phrasing -- her singing -- is great.

Status update: still listening to this every day.

My goodness... not only is her music fantastic, but she might be the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.

Omg I love her giggle before she says "burn your fire for no witness" the album title haha

Saw her in concert 2 nights ago, based on this video. I was even more impressed in person.

She has beautiful eyeballs

@crabshack4690

7 жыл бұрын

yea nice eyeballs

@TommyMartinezTube

7 жыл бұрын

yup, two of them.

@wizardflaps

7 жыл бұрын

Good eyeballs

@TommyMartinezTube

7 жыл бұрын

a good pair.

@SimonMadsen

7 жыл бұрын

beautiful eyeballs lol, beautiful balls

The juxtaposition between her cool icy stare and knowing smile against the chills and everything else I'm feeling is almost to much to bear. Angel, indeed

She's of a different breed of creativity--her voice is so calculated and she uses it to the greatest ability. Reminds me of Van Morrison in that regard.

I love her words.She is very pleasent to look at.

Ugh. I'm entranced! She's beautiful and her voice is angelic too! I would have loved to swoon over her music in that room with a looming storm.

NPR does it again,,,, i may be a few yrs late,,, but,, by'eck ,,, Angel is heaven on earth.

It's like listening to a recording from the distant past, evocative of songs gold miners might sing if they arrived during the worst part of the gold rush. You can almost hear scratches on the recording, even though there are none.

I think I had chills through the entire show.

In the zone. She has really tapped into something. And I love the tone of that guitar

I can't believe I just stumbled across this. She has an amazing voice. Takes me way back, such a classic sound. Thank you NPR!!

fierce and light and young, fierce and light and young, when you don't know that you're wrong, or just how wrong you are. That is just beautiful. She is mesmerizing.

Evrytime I turn on tiny desk I'm like New favorite New favorite New favorite You are all so absolutely amazing Can't even begin to express what this all means to me Now that I finally found the truth I'm sorry you had to feel all my confusion and pain It was hard getting back home to all of you I'm sorry for arriving a little late And not the greatest condition But I am And I am alive Bless you all be well

I could look at her all day

I love the way she tells the truth about all the pain we all go through!

she's beautiful. she's got a beautiful voice, eyes, soul and face. wow

This Beautiful Lady is very very good, I think she will go far Happiness & Love for you & your family always Sweety...

@Dad-jp2mf

8 жыл бұрын

+George Pollastri crusty fuck

@georgepollastri7701

8 жыл бұрын

To Dad - Kiss my bum, Conversation over -- Not going to wast my time with you Moron !!

@emilyheeney9880

8 жыл бұрын

+George Pollastri yes - go'ed George!

@SquareNoggin

8 жыл бұрын

+Dad the fuck is your problem?

Very good chord structures that create unusually melodic phrasings. I see an American treasure in her future.

Jesus, her guitar technique is entirely irrelevant. Her voice is absolutely chock full of technique that most singers don't and couldn't achieve in a lifetime of desperate grasping. Her phrasing, her texturing, and her Belief in every micro-unit of the expressive powers of her voice is remarkable. Her lyrics are very good, but it is her voice that makes them bleed and gush. Her's is the sound of cut flowers bending in deathly praise to time itself. So go eat your guitar technique and shit it out again in your golden bowl, you golden boys, but enjoy doing so alone for the rest of your life: whoever wishes to comment on her guitar technique.

@quentinham5908

9 жыл бұрын

Your the fucking man!

@1000bonono

9 жыл бұрын

exactly. tons of people can play the guitar with excellent technique but no one has this unique and nuanced voice.

@DaStoneboat

9 жыл бұрын

Poetic line, Mr Butler, "Her's is the sound of cut flowers bending in deathly praise to time itself." Let's hope time doesn't blow her away like other fragile flowers, eh? Dark eyes, dark mood---have you seen Rosamund Pike, in Gone Girl? Is Angel Olsen a 'gone girl'?

@waterkingdavid

9 жыл бұрын

Hey bud she's a pretty girl. Not perhaps a factor in your evaluation? Just saying!

@zo3663

9 жыл бұрын

Barry Nelson It's pretty condescending to call her a "fragile flower" just because she sings emotionally. Also the Gone Girl comparison makes absolutely no sense, I can't even explain how little sense it makes without giving away spoilers.David Watermeyer People can be attractive and talented, doubt you would have brought up your "point" if this video/comment had been an attractive man. David Butler You are super awesome!

i ended up here by accident, and it's the first time that i listen to her, sincerely i get enchanted by her music, but i get more enchanted by her beauty.

I love that song Iota- it's soo great! Even the chord progression itself is beautiful but with that gorgeous voice and the wonderful lyrics. You just cannot beat it!

It all just falls apart But when I look into your eyes It pieces up my heart If I only had an answer To put it all to bed I wish sometimes I could take back Every word I've said I walk back in the night alone Got caught up in my song Forgot where I was sleeping None of the lights were on I heard my mother thinking me right back into my birth I laughed so loud inside myself it all began to hurt So I turned on a picture show I disappeared the lines As memories came flooding in The tears blew out my eyes I see an elevator A moment I am above I look for you or someone Who can still remind me of The tight grip and the sun lick And the calm way of all things summer When it's all here And it's all new And you're not hungover Fierce and light and young Fierce and light and young When you don't know that you're wrong Or just how wrong you are My feet are always heavy As I inch toward the door I thought we'd leave this for ourselves a hundred times before But I guess we're always leaving even when we look the same And it eases me somehow to know that even this will change If you've still got some light in you then go before it's gone Burn your fire for no witness it's the only way it's done Fierce and light and young Fierce and light and young Hit the ground and run Hit the ground and run

So excited to see Angel, Sharon and Julien this year! 🥰

I don't know how I came across White Fire but it got me hooked and here I am finally listening to more of her music. Amazing vocal range and such an easy going personality 💛

all these years later i find it so funny how she giggles before she sings "burn your fire for no witness" and now im like haha album title

Beatiful,what a voice.. Remanessant of '20's vocal style like Ruth Etting and the Ink spots. What dynamics. Lovely!

They are so beaytiful i'm mad!

The sadness in her eyes is very tangible. Her vulnerability makes her truly great.

wowza. Amazing- both her voice and how some people don't like/get it.

What a beautiful, powerful live set - thanks so much for posting it.

Love The Tiny Desk Concerts- what a gift! And this more proof for me that the most interesting challeging new music of the last three+ years has come from women.

This is a mesmerising performance. I attempted listening to Olsen's recent album where these songs come from, but was slightly put off by the more aggressive sound to them. These songs truly come alive in this stripped back acoustic session.