Sam Amidon & Bill Frisell: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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Sam Amidon takes traditional music and makes it his own. He might begin with a traditional murder ballad and then morph it into something of his own, fueled by Bill Frisell's languidly atmospheric guitar, Shahzad Ismaily's minimal but essential percussion and Amidon's own yearning voice. At other times, Amidon weaves his own new tunes into worn, weary, seemingly ageless sagas.
Amidon has been doing this for a long time. In 1998, back when he was 16, NPR aired a story about his Vermont contra-dance band Popcorn Behavior, a group he'd assembled with his friend Thomas Bartlett (a.k.a. Doveman). Sixteen years later, Amidon has made a gorgeous new album, Lily-O, and performed a pair of its songs at the Tiny Desk - followed by "Short Life," from his 2013 album Bright Sunny South. -- BOB BOILEN
Set List
"Blue Mountains" 0:01
"Pat Do This, Pat Do That" 4:57
"Short Life" 10:45
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Maggie Starbard; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Nick Michael, Maggie Starbard; Assistant Producer: Susan Hale Thomas; photo by Susan Hale Thomas
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maybe the best backing any folk singer ever had
@whimaeneas
7 жыл бұрын
Tyt
@benjels2421
5 жыл бұрын
too bad he it total ass trash. What hideous sounds he makes with his voice and the instruments he knows how to "play"
@everythingisopen
5 жыл бұрын
for your consideration, if I may, Joni Mitchell, Shadows and Light, 1979: Don Alias, Michael Brecker, Lyle Mays, Pat Metheny, Charles Mingus and ehhh - Jaco Pastorius. www.allmusic.com/album/shadows-and-light-mw0000200161/credits
@SeanVedell
5 жыл бұрын
@@everythingisopen Those were the glory days, eh? What ever happened to Lyle Mays? After the The Way Up tour with the Pat Metheny Band he just fell off the earth as Metheny went off to play with more traditional combos. Damned shame. Metheny and Mays were what the Lennon and McCartney of Fusion Jazz and I've never had anyone disagree with me. Damn I wish Pat and Lyle would get the band back together.
@everythingisopen
5 жыл бұрын
@@SeanVedell Maybe they consider their fusion-prog-jazz project completed, having been around since dawn of MIDI and tried it all. IIRC Mays preferred to stop touring and went into IT business and/or cars!? May his hair remain smooth and fair.
I've been listening to Bill Frisell for many years and his work with this trio is one of my favourite things.
That guy playing bass and percussion has such good feel and suuuuuch a delicate touch
@TheSecondNature
3 жыл бұрын
He's part of Ceramic Dog, one of Marc Ribot's projects
@eficer04
Жыл бұрын
his name is Shahzad Ismaily and he's cool
@poop__sandwich
Жыл бұрын
@@eficer04 3:16 camera dude zooms on his head
@lovebaja
Жыл бұрын
Translation: he's mediocre and you can barely hear him.
and very discret and humble, this genius of Shahzad Ismaily...
@lovebaja
Жыл бұрын
Where exactly is the genius? I watched the whole video and I know 14 yr olds who play that well.
@thebestone1578
5 ай бұрын
@@lovebaja Restraint, adding to the texture, awareness in a group musical context. These are elements which require good discipline and musicianship. Maybe you've heard the phrase "it's not about the notes you play but how you play them". A genius is not only someone who is actively demonstrating technical virtuosity, but applies also to those who have an ear for expressing subtlety in the composition, in my opinion.
Exquisite team, Sam Amidon is a bundle of underrated talent..
I saw Sam open up for Anathallo in 2009 at the Exit / In. His cover of "O' Death" had people weeping in the crowd. Glad to see he's still putting out music.
@michaellambgelo
Жыл бұрын
I first saw him open for Anathallo in 2008! I think it was at Proud Larry's in Oxford. I fell in love immediately
@AToolyTime
Жыл бұрын
His version of O Death is probably one of, if not, my favourite version of the song.
Bill is my guitar hero.
When I listen to Sam Amidon, I feel like a kid just learning to jump in on a double dutch jump rope session.
My dad played this song when I was 5 and I loved it and just found it 7 years later
I love to see Bill playing in this kind of setting.
I`m not sure what`s better, hearing these guys lock in, sensitively and beautifully.Or Bills gorgeous smile when the band are `in sync` and utterly somewhere else
I love Tiny Desk Concerts, and this one just took it to the next level for me. It is not often that you hear a song that grabs your attention for the first time, I just heard three in escalating order! Thank you!
Got to see them live at the wolf trap. Sam is a hell of a lot taller than I thought. And he does the screaming when he plays wild bill jones too, bill and shahzad just stopped playing after awhile and just looked at him till he ran out of breath. Great performer
Never heard him before. That was amazing.
Very atmospheric, simply and beautiful.
Man, the way everything just blends in... beautiful.
I love his stories :) and how he just keeps on going.
I saw this lineup on tour at Fringe in Philadelphia. I had never heard of Sam Amidon, but I am a massive fan of Bill Frisell. I left the show a fan of Sam Amidon.
the end was stunning, i like this raw sound. his voice is very emotional an true
totally amazing, this is a great document, thanks NPR, Sam, Bill and Shahzad
Man!! The second song "Pat do this, Pat do that" reminds me of the show "Outsiders" Great music. Love it!
spellbinding ... would love to see this live so interesting to here american versions of folk music from Britain ... and then to hear it in such a modern style lovely
@TheAwesomeGingerGuy
5 жыл бұрын
Anders Panders are they british folk songs?
@jpconnolly831
5 жыл бұрын
While I can hear similarities to British/Irish folk, pretty sure all three of these are American folk; Blue Mountains has the line at the end "...past dark cabin windows, where eyes never see, across the blue mountains to the Allegheny.." plus is its a Sam original; Pat do this is a Appalachian folk song, recorded first in the 50's (i think) and may be based on Paddy Works on the Railroad which was probably adapted from Irish folk songs; Short Life is another one of sam's originals too. That said I couldn't agree more with you sentiment Anders, if they come around I'll make sure I save a seat for you!
@SeanVedell
5 жыл бұрын
Check this out. Same song. Different venue and a special guest that makes Pat do This truly special. kzread.info/dash/bejne/q52aupOInLa1l9o.html
Meget vakkert. Flott utførelse av gamle tradisjonelle låter. Fin komp.
Awesome, so expressive!!!!
Spellbinding as always. Wonderful.
Is there more of this? I don't know how it's possible for a person to never sound bad in their entire life, Frisell is an alien.
@garrettcall
7 жыл бұрын
Look up his east/west album. Its a three piece and its killer.
@WingedHelmetLady
5 жыл бұрын
Outta this world!!! >(:^D
@timothyrenner1102
9 ай бұрын
Amidon’s Lily-O is a beautiful studio album.
bill frisell you are too good
ive played guitar for about a decade.. and ive never wanted to play another instrument... until now... i need me a banjo
@benjels2421
5 жыл бұрын
his mediocre-at-best banjo playing was what gotcha?!
@kedgwell
3 жыл бұрын
It's a quintessentially American instrument, having come from Africa only to become a staple of folk and country music.
this is so amazing
This is fantastic.
Damn, that's some tasteful drumming ...
@privatesnowball3032
6 жыл бұрын
that rumbling sound at the end of Blue Mountains with Shazad's drumming and Bill's guitar is one of the most beautiful sounds ever. Sounds like thunder on top a mountain
I have no words to describe how great this is! What a phenomenal collaboration!
that voice.. and that guitar. wholesome and lovely. I dont doubt it for a second
Wow, fantastic.
So good, just fantastic...
Bill's guitar is so cool
@theyankeeracers
9 жыл бұрын
Agreed. It's just so...so, dreamy I guess. It's taking me away and I'm not resisting.
@BeeDubDakota
9 жыл бұрын
It's a Collings I-35. Beautiful instrument.
Impressed by the drummer. So sensitive.
That's beautiful and interesting! Love it!
Great art thanks!!!
Quanta storia! Quanta musica così eterna, quanto tempo traslato! Un attimo nella verità.
Sam has been putting in work.. Brilliant dude
Good god, this is fantastic
Great set!
spiritual and beautiful
Pure MAGIC here!
Awesome!
sam's donkey dream is absolute storytelling gold. 8:40 - 10:40
thank you all
Ma che spettacolo per le mie orecchie, saluti
great things!
bill = the man
big ups to teller for coming on and playing for sam
Super figata! Cool!!!!
Danke!
Peeling back the edges of tonal simplicity, to reveal another penetrating story. Explorer Bill Frisell presses and swells and blends the sound.
I remember talking to a girl from Charlestown, WV. she actually had a lyrical voice like that, even when just flirting. there is something enchanting about Appalachia. not all the bad stuff we were told it was.
awesome! they should have recorded an album together
@fede22081
2 жыл бұрын
What do you mean? The did, they constantly recorded together the three of them...and many more :)
His screaming is clearly some form of overtone singing, but I haven't ran across that method before. Does anyone know what that method is called?
This is one of the greatest things ive ever heard. This fills a void I didnt know existed.
Incrivel
bellissimo
yep!! yep!!
GREAT!!!
Wow..
Never knew that was his interpretation for 'Short Life' I was guessing it was a Civil War song.
this has purpose.
SAM AMIDONには失礼ながら BILL FRISELL おっちゃんに 感動しました。
I wonder if that Banjo was made on Salt Spring Island on the west coast of Canada? I've seen a builder there who uses star inlays like that and he makes really great claw hammer style instruments.
The fuzzy donkey goes 9:51
Shahzad Ismaily - such a delicate artist and a great human being he is
wow
Bass player is great
wow, i gave sam bass lessons ages ago
San in his own little world and Bill madly trying to follow him.
Sam sounds a lot like Bert Jansch. A great sound together.
SHUG SHUGAROO SHUG SHUGAROO
This i s so fucking good.
hi shahzad !!
@MrSmithoono
7 жыл бұрын
valerie fanarjian I know Shahzahd from Tempe, if that's the same guy, and his sister sang!
"A little pitchy, dawg" Exceptional guitar playing.
Parts of the second tune to me, sound like Tinariwen's style of Malian rock music.
I hope this is a presage to a Julian Lage Jacob Collier collab.
Where is Trey's recording?
Frisell kept me here.
15:00 don't do drugs kids
he reminded me of Kate Bush when she "turned into a mule" for Get out of my house... cool!
Is that an Australian five dollar note in the background? If so, why?
is he claw-hammering that bajno?
@andrewhaught
7 жыл бұрын
yes
@pstampfel14
7 жыл бұрын
AKA frailing AKA dropthumb.
and there's a doraemon on the shelf!
Songs or artists that sound like "Blue mountain"?
@JaneWillowMusic
6 жыл бұрын
Pancho Veliz check out orange sky by Alexi Murdoch
Check out this atmospheric duo, Freddy Koella x Aske Jacoby: kzread.info/dash/bejne/k3-kqtiiqtKXkc4.html
why is nobody talking about 14:50
His voice is exactly halfway between Tim Eriksen and Bruce Molsky. Kind of uncanny.
@samamidon3221
6 жыл бұрын
two of my heroes!
@abemusselman9845
6 жыл бұрын
Mine too :)
@saraamancio6977
5 жыл бұрын
How do you sing both octaves at once? Am I losing my mind? Love this - bravo.
who is that percussionist
@2112CO
5 жыл бұрын
He is a percussionist , bass player and singer who also plays with the guitarist Marc Ribot and drummer Ches Smith in a band called Ceramic Dog. Pretty out compared to this! N.Y session guy as well.
@stevengoogin3729
4 жыл бұрын
Shahzad Ismaily
No idea Dhalism had any musical abilty
@carguy3460
7 жыл бұрын
hahaha, dude....score! Made my night.
@torgo4ever
6 жыл бұрын
this comment is YOGA FIRE !
Interesting takes on trad music. Sam is talented and creative, if a little precious. Frisell is among the most subtle and melodic of electric guitarists I have ever heard. My own taste runs to traditional backing on this kind of song, but I am glad someone is singing these sturdy songs and I suppose they do the songs no harm ;) I like the original melody to "Short Life of Trouble" better than Sam's melody. Buth that's OK
we need jacob collier in tiny desk please !!!
@SeanVedell
5 жыл бұрын
He's recorded a Tiny Desk. Think it's coming in conjunction with the release of Djesse Volume 2 on July 19th. Somewhere around there anywhere. He told us about it in a Patreon Q&A in June. Can't wait.
@SeanVedell
5 жыл бұрын
Enjoy this one from Sam and Jacob. kzread.info/dash/bejne/q52aupOInLa1l9o.html
@MrJonahWhaler
4 жыл бұрын
We actually don't
Wow, he sings off key just like me!
idk why anyone likes bill frisell. he didn't really add anything. and on the second song it totally sounded like bill didn't know what he was doing. bill being there just made the banjo sound worse somehow. if it was just alone, unaccompanied, it would've been better
Great musicians ...great tunes.....think I'd audition for a singer though !
08:43 That might be the strangest introduction to a song I've ever heard: "What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul." *Weird intro, but entertaining.*
@tylermbussey
6 жыл бұрын
Ben Aaron he's foreshadowing the fiddle freak out, use your imagination