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Her voice sounds like a smile after an unexpected compliment.

@marcosestrada3341

6 жыл бұрын

KradenEPC that is by far, the most beautiful description of a physical emotion.

@thordibrasil5388

6 жыл бұрын

well said.

@hereb4youtube523

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@Quarksi

6 жыл бұрын

That's so accurate. Damn, hope you're a writer because that's talent.

@wewentolentino

6 жыл бұрын

You described her voice perfectly. Ive been looking for that!! Thanks mate

I love the texture of her voice.

@mutedearthvirgo

8 жыл бұрын

Just cashmere! I wanna wrap up in it and drink hot chocolate with marshmallows

@lowkey-doki

8 жыл бұрын

+38ktgold so true!

@Chickenriceandpeas

8 жыл бұрын

+the.phoenix Texture though... I like it!

@CharlesBrewer03

8 жыл бұрын

+the.phoenix Unique and pleasing voice. Her vibrato is strong and slow, yet her tone is clear and high. It gives a feeling of throat-iness but not.

@geenatron

8 жыл бұрын

+Charles Brewer I love how she is especially attentive to the dynamics of her voice, knowing when to push and when to hold back juuust a little... She is a world-class musician in so many ways.

Her voice sounds like love, flowers, and, feminine energy, soul

@julianlehmannn4778

2 ай бұрын

That's it... Those humans are a gift from god, i think (for me her voice and those songs remind me of lovely moments in my life )

@anthonycarey6835

Ай бұрын

She sounds like a really good singer dano about the feminine part

@shwasey

Ай бұрын

@@anthonycarey6835 rt you "dano".

@petervincent9261

Ай бұрын

Nicely put

I don't know how they do it, but NPR music transcends the billboard charts. Lianne La Havas's tiny desk has more views than Taylor Swift's and Billie Eilish's COMBINED. That is incredible. NPR is a space where the most talented artists get the recognition they deserve. Always.

@matthewholman7058

2 жыл бұрын

Agree, pure flow

@esmeveleztoro

2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing Lianne getting recognition but Taylor and Billie are pretty talented as well.

@slidingcatch

2 жыл бұрын

@@esmeveleztoro oh 100%. Not slandering Taylor or Billie, in fact their tiny desks are amazing too. I was just impressed that Lianne had so many views which is absolutely deserved!! I guess I was also implying that Billie and Taylor get their fair share of flowers on other platforms, and I’m glad this happens to be the platform where lianne can get hers

@josepacheco3995

2 жыл бұрын

@@slidingcatch I agree

@bbcurent765

2 жыл бұрын

glad it's working as designed. -Tyler

She has one of those voices that just somehow escapes her mouth. What you hear is so much bigger than what you see.

@prettyflacko6771

7 жыл бұрын

I agree. It's pretty freakin' amazing!!

@lydiatesfu6826

7 жыл бұрын

Karen Lum Go Karen Lum! Well put.

@starlighter3

7 жыл бұрын

well put!

@tixa1ify

7 жыл бұрын

Karen Lum omg this so true!

@MrBougeman

7 жыл бұрын

Karen Lum, right and this version is way better than the original, and her voice so much better. Don't understand her actual productions when i hear that kind of live performance.

She has to be the prettiest woman I have ever seen.

@tadghmurphy7807

4 жыл бұрын

Yip

@stevenquintanillaXYZ

4 жыл бұрын

It's uncanny!

@warrenmorphis4208

4 жыл бұрын

:) then you haven't seen very many women...She's a cutie , but one of billions out here......

@williamparent4711

4 жыл бұрын

15 yards for unnecessary horniness

@pradheesandeepana

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah man ❤️

One of the many, many things that amaze me about Lianna is her per-fect pronunciation of every word she sings. You can hear every consonant, every syllable and she uses the accents in her words to add a new layer of rhythm to her songs. It makes me appreciate language even more and it's a rare sound to hear in music these days.

@TheIsraelMendoza

3 жыл бұрын

It's called _diction_ ... You should listen to the other side of the coin when reggaeton _singers_ talk their lyrics... They can't even do that right!

@ramasodimalete2699

2 жыл бұрын

Sooo true..🔥🔥

@aliciademingo7512

2 жыл бұрын

You'd like Regina Spektor, she also has very good diction!

@elaya4927

Жыл бұрын

I ' mTOTALLY AGREE WITH YOUR COMMENT 💯% TRUE 🎯🌟🏄🏿😁💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💜🪶

@elaya4927

Жыл бұрын

@Debbus00 ✊🏿YOUR COMMENT IS POWERFULL TKS ☮️🙏🏿☮️

By far the best tiny desk.

@randomstuffsbr

Ай бұрын

Totaly agree!

the backup singer's smile is too adorable

@JohannaAFlorez

8 жыл бұрын

I like it when the piano player looks back at her and they sort of make funny faces at each other briefly and she wiggles a bit. It looks like all of them are having a ton of fun together :)

@christopherdarrah3413

7 жыл бұрын

Frida has her own band in London too

@AngeliqueGia

7 жыл бұрын

Really?? What is the band called??

@tcw00

7 жыл бұрын

Gia Rushing Native Dancer :)

@YallaMiami

7 жыл бұрын

Katherine Del Rosario I didn't like her smile at all!

Her voice sounds like riding your bike on a sunny afternoon.

@TheXHEAVENO

5 жыл бұрын

10 months late, but yh so cool and breezy

@boohoow

5 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: She actually has to keep her eyes closed as much as she does, as not to unintentionally mesmerize people around her with her smile, let alone her singing. Currently, both the UN and NATO recognizes the action, of her making direct eye contact, while smiling a WMD, weapon of mass distraction. Stating, that be she allowed to, on camera maintain eye contact while smiling, AND singing, for more than a couple of seconds, people watching said clip, will be unable to get any work done for at least an hour, locked into a semi vegetative state, with the risk of dehydration, as they watch her again, and again unless someone forcefully removes the victim from the source.

@ashleymichalski1037

5 жыл бұрын

@@boohoow she really is just amazing all the way around

@boohoow

5 жыл бұрын

@@ashleymichalski1037 shit, just discovered that she's also made music videos, I mean why wouldn't she have music videos. My heart is beginning to engulf my body, send help

@nakkadu

4 жыл бұрын

@@boohoow Check out Corrinne Bailey Rae also on this channel

Lianne started as a backing singer. I hope this backing vocalist releases her own music too, both incredible

@palesaaaa_

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow weird enough she does give the vibes of a backing vocalist. Mad talent

@nizzaz

2 жыл бұрын

She does have songs out! Frida Touray :) Check her out!

@grembal.

2 жыл бұрын

Frida's work with group Native Dancer is amazing, highly recommend

@chrissiebabe234

Жыл бұрын

Backing vocals, if done seriously, require skilled vocalists. It’s accentuation, not overlaying and singing against lead melody and rhythm isn‘t easy at all.

you hear her smile when she's singing it's so beautiful

I love her backup singer as much as I love her

@frankigomes8507

7 жыл бұрын

I know right😊

@michaelryan6342

7 жыл бұрын

such a perfect harmony they produce together!

@gunnarstenger

7 жыл бұрын

that smokey voice is giving me chills

@krollpeter

7 жыл бұрын

@ Amanda +1, and the guy on the piano, he's good too. James Wyatt, Frida Mariama Touray, I'll try to remember their names, too. They all 3 together are interesting and sound great. Love it.

@jojotanify

7 жыл бұрын

Amanda Alafita *singers ;)

tiny desk ruins the studio versions of songs (it's a compliment)

@55zachman

5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree have always thought that. Especially Mac Miller

@itsmeeepmeeep

5 жыл бұрын

I always download the songs but am always a little disappointed that they don't sound the same as they do live. They need to release them on iTunes or Spotify!

@kyriakoskyrousis5052

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah same with Florence+the Machine.

@glenjnr10

5 жыл бұрын

cough cough *Anderson .Paak* cough cough

@BrandonMcLeod

5 жыл бұрын

@@glenjnr10 Absolutely! And Tank and the Bangas, Avett Brothers, Andrew Bird, and Monika too!

I’ve never hated an ad more in my life

@jamahlrawls3520

3 жыл бұрын

Bruuuuuhhh

@princessdaisy2

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamahlrawls3520 you’re here too?

@Shinesonalways

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@jamahlrawls3520

3 жыл бұрын

@@princessdaisy2 Oh, u saw me somehwere? Lol I get around

@raymondsanders1143

3 жыл бұрын

I instantly went from joy to anger when that ad interrupted her beautiful voice.

To think that this was captured 8yrs ago and still hits the spot 😭😭🔥🔥🔥🔥

Who's the audio engineer? Pay him some good money NPR because the balance of that piano and electric guitar on Unstoppable was amazing.

@AaronScoones

8 жыл бұрын

+Clement Piano but a bad engineer can destroy great musicianship with a slight turn of the wrong knob. Very much agreed with Ralph, brilliant engineering on this. Credit where it's due.

@massesesclaves644

8 жыл бұрын

+Ralph Bernabe Good point. This is probably the sonically superior episode to date.

@franciscosalcido8951

8 жыл бұрын

+Masses Esclaves Leon Bridges session was amazingly engineered also! The engineers they have are spectacular for sure though!

@arpadelluna

8 жыл бұрын

+Ralph Bernabe I'm listening without looking at the video and the mesh between Lianne and Ms. Touray is so tight. Exciting to hear.

@nutsackmania

8 жыл бұрын

+Ralph Bernabe they blow it sometimes tho

I find these little npr concerts the best way to be introduced to an artist I was scrolling down the videos and for some reasons I clicked on this one now I'm probably in love.

@descuartizador51

7 жыл бұрын

Murilo Holtz i

Forget always floors me. The fingerpicking, chords, the tone of her voice, the bouncy rhythm, the songwriting. True artistry. Also, her outfit? I can't. One of my fav Tiny Desks to watch.

Shoutout to the pianist. Did a great job and really seems to be enjoying what he is doing.

@dianehupcey6603

3 жыл бұрын

Found the names for the pianist and back up vocalist in an online article - James Wyatt and Frida Mariama Touray !!

petition for Lianne to release a record of entirely raw versions of literally every song she has ever written

@senorxcoldhands9671

4 жыл бұрын

Esp green & gold

@FerdelJarman

4 жыл бұрын

There is something so special about this woman alone with just her voice and her guitar.

@sinimannerstuff4438

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know how you got on with that but I'll sign it ;-)

@ClarissaGiles

4 жыл бұрын

YESSSSSSSSSSSS Rachel!!!

@paulwall8684

4 жыл бұрын

i was wondering if im the only one, thinking that this stuff ist soooo much better than the album... This stuff is very very special

I feel like I just found 100 dollars in my jacket

@KONassis

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@brunfarin322

4 жыл бұрын

You should try Tiny Desk with Leon Bridges

@joebazooks

4 жыл бұрын

@@brunfarin322 fantastic suggestion

@leeduncan4498

4 жыл бұрын

awesome compiment

@GinMFJuice

4 жыл бұрын

Dubwise omg yes Ive been listening since last night!

Everybody in here talking about Lianne but that pianist looks like he is a wonderful human being, just all the beautiful little expressions he makes thoughout the performance and his soulful, world weary eyes, not mention his incredible piano playing while doing backup vocals also, what a lovely man.

@thejoker2934

3 жыл бұрын

Such a cute observation

@dannymac6368

3 жыл бұрын

Paused it just after the vocal run from around 1:34, then came down to the comments to check. This one was the first I saw; just really wonderful to see someone else appreciate the effort he puts in. 🙂

@angelmartin7310

2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if she was singing about him lol

@simonyricools

Жыл бұрын

yeah, i loved him.

Her voice is like a warm shower in winter days. 💕

@yzbyz5647

5 ай бұрын

yup, don’t want it to end!

I've never fallen in love with someone because of a KZread video before.

@michaelryan6342

8 жыл бұрын

you need to look up her take away show. walking thru the streets of Paris playing her guitar. so lovely!

@Maxbeanbag

8 жыл бұрын

She is truly beautiful. Its hard not to fall for someone who bares their soul so faithfully

@joseoustephaniegautier9881

7 жыл бұрын

+Michael Ryan clearly !!!! In Paris its waouuuu

@britts6013

7 жыл бұрын

...its not a youtube vidoe its a npr tiny desk concert

@robinjohnson9334

7 жыл бұрын

It's so funny because as soon as I saw this video I said the exactly the same thing. There is something so beautiful and intoxicating about her.

So, my son is 2 years old now and he is crazy about Lianne since he was 11 month old... no cartoon or anything else can match her, he just stops anything he's doing to listen to her sing.. HER EVERY SONG!

@muslimsfortulsigabbard8646

4 жыл бұрын

That's so sweet. I don't have a kid but my future kid is gonna be listening to Lianne whether she/he likes it or not! They better like her or I'll doubt they are mine :D

@koitsme

4 жыл бұрын

Now I'm about to let my 5yo listen. I don't know if she's heard it or not, but she going to now!!! Thank you!!

@mimlo7534

4 жыл бұрын

He has excellent musical taste!🎶🎸

@vicokwaro

4 жыл бұрын

thats amazing, he's got good taste!

@phoebeshabra

4 жыл бұрын

same here! my daughter has been her number one fan since she was may 9 or 10 months old.

I come back to this girl year after year. She's just a real cup of tea.

@princessdaisy2

3 жыл бұрын

i feel like i’m drowning in a cloud of ginger and blue

@MayoRamsey

2 жыл бұрын

it’s time to come back 🌾

@neferin

2 жыл бұрын

@@MayoRamsey haha thanks :)

@darkchocolate4643

9 ай бұрын

@neferin: It's time to come back again. Right, @BestGamerTutorials ? *grin*

@neferin

8 ай бұрын

@@darkchocolate4643 I appreciate it haha

the little “wow” from the audience at 3:39 is really my mood this entire video. I found out about Lianne through her colors performance and I’ve been in love with her music ever since

@PhilipAdair

2 жыл бұрын

3:29

Holy shit she just woke my mind up... Holy shit she's playing in Toronto tonight... HOLY SHIT I need to go...

@MSIceWiz

8 жыл бұрын

+zabuma dang it, just got home and wasn't aware :(

@zabuma

8 жыл бұрын

+Tony Lednev I wish I could say she was terrible live, but she wasn't. Friggin I N C R E D I B L E dude, I was vibing out hard during her show. I even stayed back after the show and managed to speak with her (I was a nervous mess lol) for a little and got a picture and autograph!

@MSIceWiz

8 жыл бұрын

+zabuma Dang that sounds awesome... did she do more of like this NPR set-up (acoustic type) or more of her studio sound?

@zabuma

8 жыл бұрын

Tony Lednev I'd say it was definitely more unique than her live performance here or a studio sound. She had a full band and sang every song a lot differently than the albums IMO. Also, her voice is a lot more fantastic live than the albums.

@zabuma

8 жыл бұрын

***** That meant that I didn't want to make the guy feel bad that he was missing out on something awesome, which, unfortunately, he did. Just trying to save feelings my dude.

Lord almighty, that voice would melt anyone's heart.

@marinah7295

7 жыл бұрын

Fooly Cooly she makes my heart go... fooly cooly

@Vortex-Omnivium

7 жыл бұрын

Fooly Cooly it made me cry

@YallaMiami

7 жыл бұрын

Fooly Cooly it didn't melt mine!

@twooks

6 жыл бұрын

Don't Believe anything they tell you you’re a mug then

And let's not forget piano and backup vocals - James Wyatt and Frida Mariama Touray !!!

HOW CAN THIS VOICE BE SO SOFT YET sO POWERFUL?? holy jesus i love her :((

The audio is so crisp and her voice is so warm and sweet.. it's like stuffing an apple crumble pie in my ears

@gimbrere

3 жыл бұрын

This reaction makes me laugh out loud, but it’s so true:)

@cazmataz6579

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂

@silviac221

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Quite true, she's delightful! 😆💟💟

@ppl2luv

2 жыл бұрын

couldnt have described it better myself😭😭

@rossmith3379

2 жыл бұрын

😁 brilliant 😂 never tried it but I can imagine

Damn Lianne is like that dreamy elementary music teacher you, always tried your best for, striving for perfection.

@susannabonke8552

4 жыл бұрын

Incredible how honey and Power come from the Same source...

this women is the definition of beautiful in and out.

@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342

3 жыл бұрын

Great singing... Great song writing... Great playing... She's got it all lol. Luuuckyyy

Tiny Desk is where sub-par vocalists can't hide. Too intimate, too raw, too in your face. It is however just another venue for someone Lianne. Few vocalists can hit a note and be 100% in tune the second the note is released and maintain the pitch throughout, with or without the help of a vibrato. Most vocalists who have this kind of control and accuracy often developed the ability from playing and mastering an instrument in addition to their voice. Leanne is clearly no exception. She is truly Exceptional!

Lianne and Anderson Paak have the best smiles I've ever seen

@pradheesandeepana

4 жыл бұрын

Yessss

@lusciouslyrics

4 жыл бұрын

Bethany Rose Yes Lawd

@stupidemokid182

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe they should... link up

@elliextrabarabass6228

4 жыл бұрын

Best teeth in the game! Yes lawd!

@petervincze7546

4 жыл бұрын

And Cory Henry is in the line of three, i would bet theese people know the mean of love from A to Z

i wanna see leon bridges and lianne LaHavas do a Duo, make it happen NPR!

@spacebrain1991

8 жыл бұрын

+connor taylor so funny, I said the same thing on NPR's facebook post without seeing your comment!

@ConnorTaylor17

8 жыл бұрын

spacebrain1991 wow what a coincidence!

@ashleywinnop5108

8 жыл бұрын

+connor taylor YES.

@ConnorTaylor17

8 жыл бұрын

let's make it happen, tweet it guys! #Lianne&LeonDuo !!!!

@AlienGraffiti

8 жыл бұрын

+connor taylor Damn that would be amazinggg

Her vocal control throughout the session and especially the last song is pure magic. And whilst playing the guitar as well, I'm floored

This mic is everything. It picks up anything. You can’t think too loud or it’d pick that too. Jeez 🔥

I love her face and her hair..

@nickbro971

8 жыл бұрын

Including her amazing voice

@mariberdansa1261

8 жыл бұрын

and her jacket

@3MockingBirds

8 жыл бұрын

+Nicholas Brown she emanates a very awesome kind of love... so beautiful... she's lovely

@krystingrant6292

8 жыл бұрын

+Nindya Nabilah yes that jacket is awesome. the entire look shoot everything

Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin Knight this man, now!

@madage1816

4 жыл бұрын

Not many ppl understand - thanks for that comment :*

@lucarousseau4619

4 жыл бұрын

My man’s dynamic volume control makes each npr album worthy

@RicardoErick1

4 жыл бұрын

All "NPR tiny desk" are incredible well recorded indeed!

@bootloops6410

4 жыл бұрын

I love most of these artists on Tiny Desk, but the engineer stars in all of them. Always a cut above.

@emeriscottii409

4 жыл бұрын

💯🎶💯🎶💯🎶👏🏽🙌🏽💪🏽💯🔥🔥!

Imagine waking up every morning to that beautiful smile...

She had just a pianist and a guitar for this entire concert! You don't need a lot when you are this talented!!

4 years later and I still have to come back and watch this performance periodically.

@xPriesti

5 жыл бұрын

for 4 years in my daily playlist, i love it :D

@Ricardoslips

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve been listening for about 4 days straight.

@starvox5649

5 жыл бұрын

Same

@superduperjoi6800

4 жыл бұрын

Same this is what started me on tiny desks

@OvaworkedUndapaid

4 жыл бұрын

ALL DAY EVERYDAY !!!

To be honest I prefer this recording to the album. I wish I could buy npr audio recordings

@aircody345

4 жыл бұрын

落合広道 she had the solo album which is what I listen to

@KirtianM

4 жыл бұрын

I can sell you NPR recordings

@Ntgii-Kone

4 жыл бұрын

same here

@eyedeally5981

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. This is my first time hearing her, and I didn't like the album versions. These are way better

@yosef71

4 жыл бұрын

Get a KZread downloader app

Lianne is a very gifted young lady...the voice of an angel! I love her voice..

Finally watched this concert after scrolling past it for the last few years. MAN I was missing out!! She’s flat-out GOOD!! I’ve been on a Lianne kick for the last few days. No bad songs! I just wish I would stop discovering these artists on Tiny Desk because I really believe these versions are better than the studio versions, am I the only one that feels this way??

@plaindonut7145

Жыл бұрын

I do! Tiny Desk on Spotify 😁

@doubleagaming554

Жыл бұрын

I agree, What you dont do in this concert is one of the best songs ive ever heard, the studio version just isn't the same

@kari_sims

Жыл бұрын

She's extremely talented, as a long time fan of hers my only complaint is that she can take quite a while to release something, but it's totally worth the wait! Her albums are golden from start to finish.

@KJBreezy21

Жыл бұрын

She does have a couple of acoustic EPs of some of her album cuts that are really good. ‘Courage’ and ‘Midnight’ acoustic are the jams

@dropelaves

Жыл бұрын

Nope. Lot of these artists I find out about in here are pretty much spoiled from then on. It's both a blessing and a curse

Lianne goes all the way to perfection and then back to the human element. Absolute legend.

@conorhughes6018

8 жыл бұрын

+Chloé-Marie Kikillus What a beautiful and accurate description

@chloe-mariek2488

8 жыл бұрын

Conor Hughes Thank you (: it's a musical achievement I was first made aware of by Steely Dan talking about the making of their Aja album, so can't take all the credit but glad to pass it on. She's fine example of it.

took 15 seconds and i already knew i liked her a lot

She still has the best tiny desk concert.

The perfect version of Forget. Absolutely incredible

Give it it up for James Wyatt on piano and Frida Mariama Touray on backing vocals. Frida is delighted with her co-singer. There's a warmth in the way she smiles at her.

@goldensunnn554

3 жыл бұрын

thank you for the names, I was trying to figure out who they were!

Her vibrato is so perfect. She doesn't force it. Evey note escape her lips with such perfection. Both her pianist and background vocalist are exceptional.

@HisNameIsUnique

7 жыл бұрын

E. Marie I agree.

@phillieb30

7 жыл бұрын

E. Marie ...perfectly stated!

@skinblanketed

6 жыл бұрын

E. Marie John Legend instantly came to mind as I tried to figure out who she reminds me of. They're both such technically perfect, nuanced singers. Those humans open their mouths and velvet comes pouring out.

When the office is empty I sing backing vocals to this.

日本の公共放送NHKのTV番組2024／2／27再放送 「おげんさんのサブスク堂」で豊豊(ほうほう)さん扮する松重豊(まつしげゆたか)さんが、「今夜最後に聴きたい曲」で紹介された。 豊豊(ほうほう)さん素晴らしいアーティストを教えてくれてありがとう！

I really appreciate your guy's recording quality. You COULD get away with one fairly cheap cardioid picking up everyone. But you go out of your way to mic every voice and instrument separately, mixing and mastering at different positions in the soundstage. Feels like Tinydesk is someone's passion project. I love this series so much.

@jordonbrewer2010

6 жыл бұрын

Sidenote, I've fallen in love with this woman.

@FB-mw5gv

6 жыл бұрын

Josh Rogosin is the man who engineers all tiny desk projects. Credits in description. He defo deserves a Grammy for his engineering imo. He has actually made a few videos on this channel to show his process and tips and tricks. Here's a video of him showing what Mics he uses kzread.info/dash/bejne/l2RrxKtuot2cdrw.html&app=desktop

@latenightcashews

6 жыл бұрын

Jordon Brewer i think im not appreciating josh enough. i know nothing about sound mixing and mastering but any of tiny desk concert’s audience can tell that their sound quality is impeccable, whatever set up they use and sound editing they do enhances the musician’s voice, enabling us to hear it crisp and clear, and amplifies the characteristics in each voice so we can hear every twist and turn and projection. it’s indispensable for a musical experience. top notch

@seppstarthebest

6 жыл бұрын

+1 i watch npr's tiny desks pretty much every day since a couple of years and it's just amazing/incredible how they regularly make the very best recording available... in a one take session?!

@acharich

5 жыл бұрын

@@FB-mw5gv wow, I need to speak to Josh.. I just wanna talk.. In a good way.. LOL

Shout out to the pianist hitting those high notes like a champ.

the way she smiles at Lianne at 6:23 makes me cry it’s beautiful

Jan 1st, 2023 Still come back to this beautiful human. Her voice doesn’t get old. A duo with Allen Stone ... please! Soooo sweet voice and presence. Just lovely

@zzshinelle

Жыл бұрын

I seriously always come back to this performance, which is when I discovered her music. She is just INCREDIBLE!

I watch this every day, my favourite tiny desk concert of all time.

@ZestyZAC

8 жыл бұрын

agreed

@sjndigro

8 жыл бұрын

St paul and the broken bones 🙌then this

@lorealkids1989

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Luv Esperanza Spalding, and her Tiny Desk performance was nice, but I gotta give it to Lianne this time. This was indeed the best performance on here yet.

@krimisim

7 жыл бұрын

If you like st paul you should check out tedeschi trucks band!

@bodegadim5384

7 жыл бұрын

Are you still watching this every day?

Her vocals are so clear she sounds like she's in the studio

@DrWells-qq1cc

5 жыл бұрын

That's the work of our main man Josh Rogosin, sound engineer extraordinaire!

@2kiwis1aussie

5 жыл бұрын

That's 1) Her stellar vocal production and 2) NPR having some of the best sound engineers in the business

@acharich

5 жыл бұрын

@@DrWells-qq1cc incredible..! 📝📝📝

@frankwolftown

5 жыл бұрын

Being surrounded by books help. Provides the same kind sound proofing you put in a studio.

Her acoustic music is much better than the produced versions. Love to hear this arrangement, much better than the produced versions.

@WalterKimaro

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, everytime I listened to the produced versions of these on Spotify I just feel sad that she got paired with the wrong producers.

@dano7420

3 жыл бұрын

For real

@JoeCola

2 жыл бұрын

The entire new album is pretty acoustic. You’ll love it.

@JulieDeuxFois

2 жыл бұрын

I feel this about pretty much every tiny desk concert😅 st. Paul and the broken bones, benjamin clementine, leon bridges come to mind

@leonjacobs3426

2 жыл бұрын

they need to do a live version produced with john mayer

Coming back here in 2020. She’s so underrated. I just love her voice. Would love to see her live.

@briepeterson9718

2 жыл бұрын

2021 here! unforgettable voice & perf

@renskorsten9604

2 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna see her live in a month!! 🤯🔥

@blk5772

2 жыл бұрын

Saw her live a few days ago, she was phenomenal!!! Her talent, beauty and energy are out of this world

I love her mustard jacket

@Thezurk123

7 жыл бұрын

mr too

@augustosarmentodeoliveira3023

7 жыл бұрын

that's one of the benefits of being black. I'm white as fuck and that would look ridiculous on me

@andreanaabigail2352

7 жыл бұрын

White and would rock it. style is on POINT

@liluhaas

7 жыл бұрын

das me I don't know why this made me laugh

@HappyChayLiving

6 жыл бұрын

😊I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE LOVING IT AS MUCH AS HER VOICE.🙌🏿

Im a doctor and maybe its weird but me and my staff find it easier to focus on good music especially these crazy days! So thank u dear !

@doodiewilliams1433

4 жыл бұрын

I understand

@heiheiskwan

4 жыл бұрын

immense appreciation to all the medical staff - please stay safe!

@shanerobertcooperramirez1726

4 жыл бұрын

Oldysrv music is the cure

@jizmikhunt3912

4 жыл бұрын

You and your staff are heroes. And heroes deserve the best soundtrack.

@nicolettepaige2790

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all you do!

Three angels bringing the sound of the heavens a little closer to us earthlings.

I've listened to this live countless times and it always feels like going back home. Such high quality performance and sound engineering. Also I love how she asks for a second applause for the other two musicians while clapping furiously with a huge smile. Makes me go "Awwww" every single time.

@GrumpyPTS

9 ай бұрын

Back home is exactly what it sounds like.

I will be attending Lianne La Havas' and Leon Bridges concert in 2 days. I cannot wait.

@ebberz813

7 жыл бұрын

are you going to the clearwater show?

@joshg2009

7 жыл бұрын

did they play together, or did one open for the other?

@ebberz813

7 жыл бұрын

Lianne opened for Leon

@freemanisnow

7 жыл бұрын

Good God, what a line up!

@awesome792

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was amazing. One of the best concerts I have ever attended. I feel blessed to have been in the presence of real music(talent).

i wish i was that elegant

@osnapitslizzz

8 жыл бұрын

Omg Jack hi LOL

@augustosarmentodeoliveira3023

7 жыл бұрын

Jack Kraus I wish I was that black

Thank you Leanne, James and Frida.

The little “wow” you can hear after Lianne says thank you at the end of the first song 😂 I’ve heard this so many times and just caught it for the first time. Right there with ya on that one

She's one of those people who, when they smile, it feels like their damn SOUL is glowing

@RJNumber45

6 жыл бұрын

Luc ky ...u said it so well... she's is easily one of the most beautiful sights ive ever seen... if i die and come back as a woman, i wanna look just like her...

can we talk about how talented the keyboard player dude is for being able to accurately find the 3rd part in the harmony all while playing keys and improvising over the original themes

@ngatihine6072

5 жыл бұрын

Very talented and versatile

@shanhun770

5 жыл бұрын

LISTEN TO MEEEE lololol he's boss!

@louveniaadams9440

5 жыл бұрын

James Klippel Thank you!!! I thought the tenor/pianist was Stupid Crazy amazing! With the vocals. He literally, in the first song sung 2nd soprano/1st alto and dropped back to low tenor. From head to str8 Chest. And his wht! Come on! He was a beast! I scream “ Sing Tenors” every time I hear the first song. And at the end of the first song they went Church on it. Whoever you are... You earn your props from me. I recognized the talent

@acharich

5 жыл бұрын

💣💣💣

This is by far my most-listened Tiny Desk, probably close to 40 times now, and I would honestly give an arm or a leg (or even a liver) to listen to these songs on Spotify, please NPR, make it happen!

Just discovered this magnificent jewel of a entertaininer! Why do my eyes tear up while I listen to her angelic voice? Hope that she knows how she has made my heart happy! Continue young lady!!

I like this acoustic so much more than the studio record!

@HoangNguyen-sy1be

7 жыл бұрын

so do I. I came across this first and then i search for the audio version but i was a little disappointed. this version is so MUCH better

@LimTind

7 жыл бұрын

Agree 100% We need a live record!

@thexels1

7 жыл бұрын

I feel this way about almost all the Tiny Desk concerts. I fall in love with the raw artist then go listen to the album and am disappointed in the over-production of almost every one of them. The latest one was Andrew Bird. His performance is AWESOME but in his album his vocals get washed out by the music too easily. I think the pendulum has swung to far in favor of electronic manipulation so it is now on the back-swing to raw live music. I can only hope :-D

@neghiethervil5606

7 жыл бұрын

Always seems to be the case with artists with real talent.

@mrultra6655

7 жыл бұрын

Mike Oliver hahah I made a point about that and got roasted by everyone lol

Her smile is infectious.

I am watching this for probably the 50th time. There are so many wonderful things, and I'm caught between wanting to talk about the musics... there are little gems hiding in here and I come back for ideas about how to play, how to think about melody... and then she smiles and the brain just stops... when was the last time I saw someone show that much joy just... singing? So this is just to say. Thank you, Lianne, James, Frida. This is.. so much. Cannot express.

I came to listen to this video because it was introduced on a Japanese program.The voice touched my heart surprisingly smoothly, and I felt calm.Let's listen to other songs.Thank you very much。

It's rare to listen to an artist and think "this person has created her/his perfect sound," but damn, she does it.

@laurab9867

8 жыл бұрын

Isn't she awesome?

@YallaMiami

7 жыл бұрын

Laura B not really! 2pac have done the same long time ago

I love binge watching Tiny Desk and discovering new artists I’ve never heard of before

@royalbeauty4287

4 жыл бұрын

Yessssss, I love for itttt

@antoniapicher9300

3 жыл бұрын

This is happening to me right now! My god why do I see this just now?

@rrstyles4u

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree and I will be sending them a donation for that exact reason.

@upamhandique8773

3 жыл бұрын

..and seeing 'established' artists in a new light..

@unit2940

3 жыл бұрын

I'm doing the exact same thing :)

This is one my favorite Tiny Desk Concerts ! Lianne's songs are amazing and tremendously underrated

@mrharvest

Жыл бұрын

In a way I hate this Tiny Desk. Because this sounds better than any of her albums. Her voice and style is perfect for the format.

@annemorrissey7372

Жыл бұрын

@@mrharvest yes I tried to share songs individually by finding copies on KZread but none compare to this recording!!!

@sleepynori8819

Жыл бұрын

@@mrharvest i totally agree! She sounds amazing live and I feel like its so hard to come by these days

The performance of this first song always brings tears to my eyes. I think part of it is how beautiful, gentle, and joyous she looks while singing it. Amazing musician

Dear Tiny Desk Videographer, Those close-ups... thank you. Dear God, Lianne's smile... thank you. Dear Lianne, Those tunes... thank you.

@RaginYak

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha.... Best comment so far.

Lianne is such a music nerd, you can tell in how calculated she is in her vocal delivery. even when she plays guitar, she's cautiously stroking each string for the exact effect for the exact length she wants the note in the air. Love her

@flala2261

5 жыл бұрын

MissOJAY cool!

@acharich

5 жыл бұрын

😭

@bibiremedy

5 жыл бұрын

@MaxamillionGrey it meant enough to get you to make a snide remark.

@bibiremedy

5 жыл бұрын

@MaxamillionGrey also just so we're clear, Prince, one of the greatest musicians of all time PERIOD, did not work with many people. Guess who he DID work with because of her raw talent? Lianne. Good night.

@ants9151

5 жыл бұрын

Too much calculation.

Ohhhh My God,, how the light shines thru this woman's voice,, Unstoppable just brings tears of joy to my eyes. Thank you Lianne for sharing your gift with us.

I listen to a wide variety of music, and discovered her about a month or two ago from a song from her album that just dropped, "Lianna La Havas" and absolutely just fell in love with her and her voice immediately. No idea why she isn't more known than she already is.

@wsdmrtst

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!! Wow wow wow! When I listen to her I feel like I’m on the breezy beach in Brazil

Her backing singer has the most amazing cheek bones

Clicked on the vid cuz I thought her outfit was cute. Stayed cuz her voice sounds like a magical fairies.

@jenniferlaprees1985

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha ikr

@kiwipalace

5 жыл бұрын

same! shes so cute

@soultrustrecords9961

5 жыл бұрын

isnt her outfit the best?

@Mariaacetica

5 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@froggo7215

5 жыл бұрын

Same :)

Background singer did amazing! harmony was perfect! Lianne and pianist = amazing

Me and my wife were at the 2019 crossroads festival, she hadn't heard of Lianne before. Prior to Lianne entrance i head out to buy some snacks, i can hear Lianne starts her set, voice and guitar only. When i get back to my seat, my wife looks at me with amazement in her eyes and says "Honey, that's what an angel sounds like". To me, that explains Lianne LaHavas

Props to the background singer and pianist!

Lianne has a most pleasant "way" about her. She seems like a very kind person and I love her voice.

@acharich

5 жыл бұрын

She really is..!

I first saw this like 4 years ago, I keep coming back though cause it's so good.

Such a class act and natural talent

i could lay out some smooth jazzy drums to this.. think im gna do it

@jaimyrerimassie1053

8 жыл бұрын

Waiting for your version with the drums, please let us know when it's finished :)

@piercedorman5350

7 жыл бұрын

lmk too!

@enzocypriani5055

7 жыл бұрын

great!

@whysoserious2518

7 жыл бұрын

Brandon O'Rourke imagine Anderson paak playing drums for this and singing a little bit too that would be an amazing combo

@SquidgytheGreat

7 жыл бұрын

YES

She is the truth. And her bg vocalist is bae as well.

@danvigneau

6 жыл бұрын

i love the audible "wow" from a woman when they finish the first song

@nobodyknew

6 жыл бұрын

agreed!!!!

@ScreamGeronimo

6 жыл бұрын

Fax.

@LetsBendReality

6 жыл бұрын

JenniferJChung so glad I just stumbled on your page you little mastermind of musical melodies making magical movements in MY EAR!! #SoSubscribed Rock on and hope to see you live one day! ✌🏾🙏🏿✌🏾

@katialvarez6598

6 жыл бұрын

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