Little Moon, 2023 Tiny Desk Contest Winner: Tiny Desk Concert
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Bob Boilen | May 30, 2023
When 2023's Tiny Desk Contest winner Little Moon arrived at NPR, outward expressions of joy overshadowed the inner bundle of nerves this Springville, Utah band felt. The group's winning song, "wonder eye," unanimously wowed our contest judges Sharon Van Etten, Baby Rose, Sudan Archives and Albina Cabrera. Tiny Desk senior producer Bobby Carter and I, also judges, were in awe hearing singer Emma Hardyman's 4-octave voice warming up behind the Desk. She and her husband, Nathan Hardyman, told NPR's All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro that they began writing "wonder eye" while Nathan's mother was in hospice care, and that he wrote the lyrics soon after she passed. "'wonder eye' incorporates the idea of multiple deaths," Emma shared. "I think it took the physical death to help us realize that death is really happening all the time - be it past versions of ourselves, old held beliefs, old judgments even. And to that extent, we're always grieving as well, which was also eye-opening."
Without monitors or vocal amplification, one of the toughest things for a band to do when playing at my Desk is to get the balance and sound levels right. Emma and Nathan, joined by bandmates Bly Wallentine on bass, Bridget Jackson on harp, Chris Shemwell on drums and Grace Johnson on keys, all pretty much nailed it. The band's set, which includes two unreleased songs (recorded for a new album), displays a range of emotion and creativity with a promising future. The group will be hitting the road as part of the Tiny Desk Contest tour, so if Little Moon is coming to your town, come and hear this band's unique sound.
SET LIST
"wonder eye"
"we fall in our sleep"
"kind, kind home"
MUSICIANS
Emma Hardyman: vocals, guitar
Nathan Hardyman: guitar, vocals
Bly Wallentine: bass, rainstick, vocals
Bridget Jackson: harp, vocals
Chris Shemwell: drums, percussion, vocals
Grace Johnson: keyboard, rainstick, vocals
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bob Boilen
Director/Editor: Kara Frame
Audio Engineer: Neil Tevault
Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Kara Frame, Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant, Sofia Seidel
Audio Assistant: Hans Copeland
Photographer: Elizabeth Gillis
Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Josh Rogosin, Hazel Cills, Ashley Pointer
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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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.
Beautiful music from a band representing 6 distinct kindergarten teacher aesthetics
@frogonmytoe2456
Жыл бұрын
Add a few more just for the bass player 😊
@Sourtastes
Жыл бұрын
Haha such a good observational comment
@IvanStepaniuk
Жыл бұрын
The bass player drives a magic flying bus
@jimmysams4058
11 ай бұрын
ahhahahaahhhah!
@pacificareigns
11 ай бұрын
oh my god
Wow, I can absolutely see why Little Moon won - such beautiful, unique, heartfelt, soulful music. Delicate and powerful at the same time. All the musicians seem like genuinely wonderful people. Congratulations, Little Moon!
Congratulations to Little Moon on their performance. It was stunning, from the incredible vocal range of the singer to the finer details of the harp and percussion and everything in between.
Huh, Grace the keyboard player was in my jazz band in high school. Cool to see her going places
I used to sing like this idly until many times I was told amongst my family to shut up. Now I feel a lump in my throat when I remember it and cannot sing this way again after keeping my free expression silent for so many years. tears burst involuntarily as I listen to the first seconds of Wonder Eye wondering if I’ll ever sing as free as I did like this then.. I know I have to keep trying. I’ll find my voice again someday..
@danielvmelim.studio
3 ай бұрын
yes you will
I met Emma at University back when when she was a part of the duo Tandem (Emma + Tandy). She had star quality even then and was and is such a gracious person. Never takes her self seriously but her art. All of you fellow music mavens, start sharing this music.
@savingrob
11 ай бұрын
Same. I use to play shows with Tandem with my Rexburg band. crazy
@CarlosMunoz-hw1zj
11 ай бұрын
@@savingrob was is at the Burg?
Soon to celebrate my 79th solar return, your magical music is mezmerizing....music that touches the soul. Joan Baez came to mind when I heard your voice; in the 50s and 60s she was my idol,, still is. Bravo to you all. Stunningly exquisite. I've uploaded Little Moon to my Spotify playlist. Namaste
Wow! What lovely music and charming people. Abounding Love! Thank you for sharing your wonderful art 🎉❤
I've instantly fallen in love with this band and I'm sooo glad they have an album coming out! Upon my first listen of wonder eye it instantly jumped to the status of one of my all-time favorite songs.
0:00 - wonder eye 4:06 - Tuning Banter 6:28 - Band Introduction 7:45 - we fall in our sleep 11:25 - Tuning Banter 13:03 - kind, kind home Incredible set, I've never fallen in love with a band so quickly. can't wait for the new album :)
@betsyhcroft
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!
@annahappen7036
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RobertSlover
Жыл бұрын
fairly solid hipster folk rock, but my god.....why the truly terrible vocals?
@simplesoundsforsleep1155
Жыл бұрын
@@RobertSloverare you a bot? 😂 or just miserable?
@RobertSlover
Жыл бұрын
@@simplesoundsforsleep1155 nah just burdened with excellent taste....
Literally every version of Wonder Eye I have heard has been entirely imbued with magic, I am so happy to see this performance and I'm looking forward to the trajectory of this band 😭💙
Great stuff! Feels like the old Tiny Desk.
Beautiful in every way! That filled my heart this morning and I needed that. Thank you. ❤
Refreshingly original, love your music. Thanks Little Moon.
BEEN FOLLOWING LITTLE MOOM FROM DAY ONE SO INCREDIBLE TO SHES ON TINY DESK
I’ve had the privilege to hear them live in little old Provo UT a couple of times and I am bewitched by Emma’s vocals every time. So so happy for you Little Moon!!!
This song progressively gets better everytime I listen. Such a powerful emotions triggering within me. So beautiful.
I've listened to Wonder Eye like 100 times in 5 hours!!! GREAT SONG! Congrats to the band!!!
Emma is just the most kind and gracious and wonderful person ever and deserves the world. This music just brings a little bit of magic into the world and we all need a bit of magic.
The world is ready for you Little Moon!!!!!!!!!!!!! So glad I got to be there in the audience. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wonder eye makes me cry every single time I listen to it good stuff Little Moon
I love the lyrics and the vocal range of the singer. A real revelation. Thank you Tiny Desk !!
Wow! Well deserved! Incredible voice range.🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶👏👏👏👏👏🙏🏼
What a beautiful voice.. Had me in tears by the 2 minute mark. A big thank you to Little Moon for sharing their talent, and to NPR for putting them on. I'll be following you guys very closely :)
@RobertSlover
Жыл бұрын
clearly you must have hearing loss. fairly solid hipster folk rock, but my god.....why the truly terrible vocals?
So happy to see this band do well. She brings me to tears
Wow, her voice is seriously an instrument! Can we say pitch perfect! 👏🏾 Heading to spotify now.. they have a new fan
What a beautiful group of talented weirdos. Love it ❤😊
wow, her voice is meant to go with that harp. Magic!
i keep returning to this, so delicate yet strong with power from deep within, touches me deeply :)
one of the best tiny desks IMO
This song touches my soul and I can understand these lyrics . I took care of my dad in hospice care at home alone. This song is absolutely amazing 😢😢❤❤
They definitely deserved to win this, amazing job
Glad I’m not alone in getting teary during Wonder Eye…
Thanks eternally to tiny desk, and thanks to Little Moon, for such beautiful music.
Amazing performance as always Emma, you’re so gifted❤
i saw little moon open for dune moss a while ago and i was completely shocked. i love that they won because they all deserve it
Love this so much. Uncle Edward this one's for you. Miss you, I thought more than words could say. But this is getting somewhere! Edward Myers my best friend and uncle. Died too soon.
@djbellybel
4 ай бұрын
reminds me of my late uncle too :) hope ur holding up
I really fell in love with your voice ! A great discovery ❤
Lovely, congrats to Little Moon❤
need these songs out now😭 that was actually amazing
Great people! Highly recommend listening to their music!
Utterly beautiful. "I died a million times today." Such congratulations to you all.
This is what music is all about, and what the music industry should be all about. It's not exactly my 'cup-of-tea', however, I can really appreciate the 'new' quality that I've just witnessed. 10/10 Little Moon 11/10 Tiny Desk
Her voice is amazing
Little Moon’s music always makes me so happy 😊
Yes! Little Moon! Congratulations! Your music must be experienced. ✨🫶🏼🥹
How lovely!! The vocals and essence of the band feels like LP meets Mother Falcon's "Marigold." It truly is a haunting, ethereal sound that gives me nostalgia for the early 2010's. Excited to hear more!
@alistairproductions
Жыл бұрын
I can hear the LP thing
Perfect way to start the day. Incredible voice, the way everything sounds almost like it just takes you somewhere else . Will definitely keep up with Little Moon.
@RobertSlover
Жыл бұрын
clearly you must have hearing loss. fairly solid hipster folk rock, but my god.....why the truly terrible vocals?
Sooooo good!!! I love you Emma!!!!!
Love ot right to the heart from 🏴🏴🏴
Amazing! Some Prolific Pipes like I have never heard before!!!
I'm so glad they all won. I mean wow. wow wow wow wow wow wow wow
Beautiful performance. Congrats y’all
Wow! So unique and inspirational! Loving it!
I said to myself who is little moon...Oh the tiny desk winners! Love it the voice and the band congrats yal!
Emma just has a haunting voice! Just beautiful! Love this band! Hope they decide to come to my area!
love them most !!!!!
Lovely lovely lovely
One of my close friends is related to her (his mom is her cousin or something like that?) and introduced me to her music, and I've been obsessed ever since. I met her a little while ago! She's super sweet and super talented, I hope she makes it far
This performance need more views tbh
What an ethereal surprise. This is truly magical, thank you NPR for this wonderful edition to my playlist. What a find, what a gem!
Beyond proud!!! ❤
So magical and powerful and fae and delightful and mystical and whimsical I love it all
Bravooooooo!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love love love love love
beautyful.thanks to all of you....
Little moon!❤
phenomenal. can't wait for the new album. this music is absolutely beautiful.
Little moon is 🔥🔥🔥. 1ove from Hawaii 🙏🏽🤙🏽
Sweet music
This is awesome. I’ve never heard music like this before and I love to see every one delicately and strongly tied together while playing.
These guys REALLY nailed it! Congrats and greetings from Athens, Greece.❤
@SK-sd5tb
Жыл бұрын
That makes at least 2 of us in Athens!
@alexandrosalexandropoulos4836
Жыл бұрын
@@SK-sd5tb Very good to know! 🥳
I feel a beautiful movie collage around the sounds.
so so beautiful!
Magnífico!!👌
Well done, folks, well deserved
Great performance! ❤
This band is incredible!!!!!! They deserve so much success.
Stop it, im not ready 😭😭😭
Absolutely Glorious 🙌
Everything just right in its place, and the pink skirt very nice...... 🕊️ Yeah Fonzi
excellent magnificent voice!
What a beautiful set 🔥🔥
THANK YOU TINY DESK ❣️ I’ve had hiatus kaiyote’s live on repeat; so now imma add this too 🥹
Fascinating.
Congratulations new npr fave 💖💖💖
Wow!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Just beautiful. Music
wander i one of my faouvrite songs ever thank you little moon so awesome
@VeryPenguinz
7 ай бұрын
Ghost girl and we wall in our sleep now my faouvirte song also
Finally I get the magic of the harp.
Welcome home ❤
Their music reminds me of how I felt when I was in a band.
Wonderful 💕
Well done!
So beautiful.🙏🏼
Found myself unconsciously clapping for this performance
Congrats on the big win & this enjoyable Tiny Desk Concert. Loved the harp outtro on Wonder Eye 3:22
This is the most NPR lookin' band I've ever seen.
That second song doe ❤️