Arlo Parks: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Sept. 15, 2020 | Bobby Carter -- Most of us have experienced some form of heartbreak over the past few months. For me, music has proven to be the ultimate coping mechanism. Arlo Parks's songwriting taps into the feels we've all had this summer. Born Anaïs Oluwatoyin Estelle Marinho in London, she began writing poetry and songs because (according to her short bio) she spent her high school days "feeling like that Black kid in school who couldn't dance for shit, listening to too much emo music and crushing on the girl in Spanish class." Her ability to voice harsh bouts of despair, yearning and loneliness is juxtaposed by a gentle delivery that leans into folk and R&B. That same sort of contradiction is apparent in her decor: An MF Doom poster for 1999's Operation Doomsday hangs in a room with pretty accent lights lights, plants and a corduroy sofa. The subjects she writes about are familiar to us, but our expressions of grief rarely land so beautifully.
Accompanied by a guitar from her home in London, Parks opens with her latest single, "Hurt", followed by the three songs that introduced her to the world and remind us that we really aren't alone.
SET LIST
"Hurt"
"Cola"
"Eugene"
"Black Dog"
MUSICIANS
Arlo Parks: vocals, guitar
CREDITS
Video by: Arlo Parks; Audio by: Arlo Parks; Producer: Bobby Carter; Audio Mastering Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith; Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey; Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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I love that she actually performed at a tiny desk... well, an average-sized desk but you get what I mean.
@klove6149
3 жыл бұрын
😂
@khemakunzang1005
3 жыл бұрын
Your awesome. Humans, were so good
@ranjitdaniel1078
3 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what coldplay said!
@ejr04
3 жыл бұрын
well, that desk IS on the smaller side of things.. as desks go.. ya kno
@RayasNegroOvejas
3 жыл бұрын
Seen Little Dragon's tiny desk?
0:00 - *Hurt* (3:48) 4:26 - *Cola* (7:26) 8:02 - *Eugene* (11:01) 11:53 - *Black Dog* (16:14)
@niccoriv
3 жыл бұрын
thank u
@TSSomensi
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🤘🏾
when she speaks it sounds like she's reading poetry
@hahaha430
3 жыл бұрын
She was initially a spoken word poet
@annelise2271
3 жыл бұрын
right???
@freebd99
3 жыл бұрын
I know. Her voice is so beautiful speaking and singing. OMG. Love love her.
@jayashreeblack-lazo6726
2 жыл бұрын
YES
@kristinhess2280
Жыл бұрын
She is.
If you're new to Arlo Parks, check out her released music - the production is so good, it's a very different vibe! Great to hear it all stripped back, the way it was written. Thanks tiny desk!
@daltontaylor988
3 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe she made this all with one of the worst microphones and audio interfaces.
@suzy2anyone
3 жыл бұрын
💜She's amazing 🧜
@stonedphilosopherza4915
3 жыл бұрын
Arlo really is incredible
@cneverman
3 жыл бұрын
@@daltontaylor988 Shows gear isn't the be all end all. Talent transcends.
@nadinemignardi4875
3 жыл бұрын
also her collab this spring with Dave from Glass Animals
the last three tiny desk concerts have been Phoebe bridgers, Declan McKenna and then this. thank you do much NPR, you really have blessed us
Arlo has been my lockdown discovery. Absolutely lovely to hear these songs this pure.
@ToppyTree
3 жыл бұрын
♥️ same. I feel so lucky and I'm so excited to see what they do next!
@TheTransitmtl
3 жыл бұрын
Can't believe 2 days ago was the first I listened to her. Wasn't surprised to hear one of her big influence is Portishead
@alinabardavid8621
3 жыл бұрын
SAME
@nadinemignardi4875
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheTransitmtl same, via Dave from Glass Animals
She’s 19?? What a talented girl. I love her voice so much. I hope you grow into a very great woman.
"I feel like quarantine, for me, has been an exercise in introspection, in growth, in healing..." SAME. So much so. I'm not the same person I was 6 months ago. Love your beautiful voice and thoughtful music.
Her voice is just incredible.
@zyxwvut4740
3 жыл бұрын
I know, right? I can't tell which I prefer, her singing voice or speaking voice!
Came for the DOOM poster, stayed for the transcendent vocals
@jacksonmcgrath2592
3 жыл бұрын
Came for Arlo, fell further in love when I saw the DOOM poster. :)
@SickSickCix
3 жыл бұрын
ALL CAPS, proper DOOM head.
@aclockworkjj
2 жыл бұрын
all that DOOM.
@barbaraedler3628
2 жыл бұрын
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@barbaraedler3628
2 жыл бұрын
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I like her playing and at the same time I really enjoy her smooth/lovely tone with the melody. When I'm listening to her singing, I feel like I'm reading her diary
@Chris-no5yi
3 жыл бұрын
she’s singing and speaking candidly from her diary and we’re all willing listeners...beautiful analogy
@jiminjimin
3 жыл бұрын
@@Chris-no5yi Yeah exactly
Give Arlo a grammy please! This is quality songwritting
Been waiting for her album for at least a year. It's going to be incredible.
@danielliex31793
3 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait!! I look forward to when I can see her live 😍
@lalo3108
3 жыл бұрын
It will be an incredible wait
i already KNOW this is incredible, 30s in. thank you tiny desk for introducing me to new artists
@stevecrell9633
3 жыл бұрын
Me too
Feel like you could hear her accent more in these live versions. Sounded so good!
@lujorom9172
3 жыл бұрын
I mean, you can always hear her accent lol
@donnalawson922
3 жыл бұрын
Please tell me I can purchase it on vinyl, not interested in streaming, down loads, blah blah blah
@ihesinachioyouwaoko-jaja8266
3 жыл бұрын
@@donnalawson922don't worry her album is being released in vinyl on 29th jan! U can preorder on arlo's website
Yeeeeeeessssssss Arlo getting the love she deserves!!
@agustinacampos1740
2 жыл бұрын
I thought the same! 💜
I just heard her on a new noise at 9 broadcast oh, I think. Her song green eyes. Oh my gosh. What a talent. I learned she's 20 years old and it's been performing since she's 17, just won the BBC Introducing award for top artists.
Arlo Parks is a recent discovery of mine, so I was so delighted to see this! What a pleasant surprise - thanks, NPR! ♥️
This is the first time I’ve ever been first on a Tiny Desk video! And I am pleasantly ecstatic about the tunes.
The beautiful mind, heart and voice of Arlo Parks can bring actual joy to someone struggling with bleakness and depression.
her voice is heavenly. its like milk and honey personified.
She had me at ‘ you do your eyes like Robert Smith’- painted such a great image. Black dog was first song I heard but she is now listened to daily- can’t wait for her long career and the many great songs that will come- music for the soul
Where have I been to have missed this? 19 years old? This woman has a huge future in front of her if there's justice in this world
This came on autoplay when I wasn't looking and I thought it was Jewel at first! Beautiful!
Her voice is like an angel😍
Arlo is one of my favorite artists for the last couple years. I remember Cola when it dropped her voice is so haunting and gorgeous!!! I love her tones and intonation. Chills through my spine.
@lujorom9172
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah Cola really got me hooked on her music. To be honest, I don’t think she’s released a song as good as Cola ever since, but still, she’s amazing.
She has a permanent place in my heart.
Still remember when I heard Cola for the first time. So good and to think she was 17 when it was released - I knew she'd be an unmissable talent
Her voice brings instant relaxation.
Such a legend! Love you Arlo! You are incredible, and seeing this concert made my morning 💕
I'm 51 years old. My 17 year old niece and I have highly eclectic music tastes. She asked me to check out this Tiny Desk to see if this is an artist I might be interested in. I clicked on the video, saw the MF DOOM poster and instantly decided I like her already! 😍
Omg yesssssss I'm so glad you're on tiny desk this makes me so happy I love youuu
Never heard of her before.. man, what a beautiful voice! Love the vibes here
Arlo was recommended to me and i immediately bought her album and just love this performance- Great upload!
Thank you so much Arlo!❤️ I really fell in love with your voice and your gentle way of expressing deep feelings!
What have we done to deserve such angelic vocals, so much love Arlo you’re amazing 💓
Such a clear and beautiful voice. I really enjoyed it.
such an angelic voice and she’s so soft spoken
My girl Arlo is everywhere and we love to see it
Arlo is so amazing, wow!
Her voice is truly amazing! I could listen to it all day 🥰
I GASPED when I saw this. I don’t know if I ever clicked on something so fast. I wanna say it’s about time, but no-this is the best perfect time. I’m so excited.
top 10 one of the most intentional singers i’ve heard
OMG Just wow, such a breath of fresh air. Lots of love from another West Londoner. Thank you NPR for giving us Arlo Parks!!
These songs mean the world to me. Helped me thru a lot I love you
All your songs are pure poetry, talking right to the heart and making my soul cry.
Thank you! Such a beautiful and refreshing voice. Keep on Keeping on, your voice has peace inside of it.
Thank you tiny desk for this. What a gorgeous human being
She’s so precious. She really is my favorite artist this year
Arlo. Simply AMAZING!!!! My Lockdown voice. Black dog.....so honest and true. I cried.
seeing this made my day!!! absolutely love her
I could listen to her voice all day - even when she’s not singing her voice is soothing 🖤
How utterly beautiful, natural and refreshing to hear a melody and lyrics not gimmicks.
Just discovered this wonderful singer, and i have to say i’m in love with her, her voice is so soothing and precise, her songs are so well written, you go miss Arlo Parks, can’t wait to see this girl in Brazil soon. ❤️
I'm so excited for the music and the words Arlo is yet to write, and so grateful and proud of those she already has
Love her voice...So unassumingly beautiful!
What a beautiful voice.Thank you Tiny desk. And what a crisp clear performance. Love it
This tiny desk has come at the perfect time for me regarding the state of the world and my head - so good
Wow..just wow. This is the first time I listen to her and I love every song. I don’t usually like songs at first but with her I loved all of them. Very soft and warm...nostalgic and gut wrenching! She has a new fan 💗
I didnt expect her music to be like this. I also didnt expect to feel so comforted with her music. Thanks for letting me cry :')
I’m just obsessed with her voice! ❤️
Arlo is truly a goddess. I love every single one of her songs, and listen to them on repeat. So wise beyond her years.
Arlo Parks may just be the most beautiful Soul who has ever existed. What Grace. What Honesty. What Tenacity. Good, good medicine.
Been a fan since I lucked out and Arlo came across an iTunes playlist... she’s amazing and hearing her live is supreme.
oh how i love & appreciate arlo parks 💜
Arlo is so good singer.. really so good! i'll remember your name for a long time
A breath of fresh air in these terrible challenging times...
Remember the time during Corona when we all went through breakups and listened to Hurt on loop? Just flew home to get the frig out and visit my family and this came out on my first day in quarantine - thank you Arlo + NPR!
Oh, God, I remember when I first heard Arlo. I was in trance.... Her voice is ANGELIC!!!! This made my day, thank you NPR!
Beautiful voice.
I've had chills for a minute. ahhhhhhh so beautiful!!
I don't know what to do with myself, I'm so happy!!!! I just found out about Arlo a couple of months ago, and I can't get enough!
I am completely in love with this girl!!!!!such an amazing artist! Please tiny desk, invite her again when this madness is over.
WOW NPR! My best morning surprise at 0512h!! *I love Arlo. I LOVE YOU ARLO!!!* Your recognition of mental health makes me so happy. THANK YOU!
Arlo, you bring me back to hearth and make my soul fly at the same time. Thank you!
Wooo what a voice!!! 😍🤩😍
One of my favourite creators at the moment! Big love!
she is so good - I'm going to remember her music my whole life
Respect for the Operation Doomsday poster!
Love her music so much!
Wow amazing! Seriously could just listen to her talk all day.
What a human. Love Arlo 💚🙏 Cola is an incredible song I've had on my chemo play list. Hard to describe how exactly - but it gives me so much hope. The strength of her comes through.
Incredible voice. Great sound production and level. Master class Arlo
your music is so calming but powerful, thank u :)
How unbelievably wonderful!!!
This woman is amazing
I'm stunned. This is so incredibly beautiful.
Such a pure voice! My ears are very very grateful. My soul too
Incredible performance. Subtle yet soulfully mature sound. Amazing
This was heartwarming. 😭😭😭TY Arlo Parks 🙏✨
Music for mental health ♡ I feel so grateful of your talent, please chare more music!
this makes me so happy. I love her music 🥺❤️
Her voice just makes me melt inside.
i have never heard a voice as graceful yet raw as hers
Amazing talent girl. Tank you so much for your music. God bless you. See you next time.
you are so amazing Arlo!!!!!!!!
It’s a pure moment of pleasure and happiness when I ear you sing.
I just found my new favorite artist. Letting this beautiful music simply wash over me...
So much beauty in one voice.