Can you please bring Sufjan to do a desk concert?

@eranavni-singer9189

3 жыл бұрын

PLEASE

@gilihalevi8592

3 жыл бұрын

Eran Avni-Singer I know It’s unrelated but are you from Israel?

@eranavni-singer9189

3 жыл бұрын

@@gilihalevi8592 lol not really but I live there this year

@eranavni-singer9189

3 жыл бұрын

@@gilihalevi8592 and my name is Eran so you can tell my family is from here lol

@gilihalevi8592

3 жыл бұрын

Eran Avni-Singer I’m from there too! Do you know Hebrew?

i just love how Sufjan looks older and softer and maybe smaller with his huge glasses, but his voice is still the same as 15 years ago

@milp00l

6 жыл бұрын

Grandpa Suf

@raspatism

6 жыл бұрын

and his pitching and technique is better than ever.

@eddiedelisio

4 жыл бұрын

You’ll be a babushka too by then

@sophiusdynami3401

3 жыл бұрын

How dare you! He is Daddy Suf!

@norahorphzinger6721

3 жыл бұрын

@@eddiedelisio Babushka Subaru

Sufjan’s voice is too beautiful for this world

sufjan enjoying himself here is the best part of the entire thing

@sandervanatten5459

7 жыл бұрын

That smile at 3:38 just does it for me. Makes my day every time I watch this video

I love how he smiles when he sings

This live performance is incomparably greater than the studio version... so so so good.

@bluewildcow

3 жыл бұрын

Hard agree 👍🏾

@yellowshirting

Жыл бұрын

This is my #1 favorite song. Beyond the Beatles, or Stevie Wonder, or anything classic/acclaimed. Really love this song.

This is easily one of Sufjan's top 5 songs. The violin adds a different dimension to what we usually get in his songs and I love it. Nobody can do simple vulnerable heartbreak like Sufjan.

@chaiinspace2

4 жыл бұрын

It is very good, but I wouldnt say top 5

Sufjan Steven's voice is a cosmic anomaly, drifting down to us in its unparalleled beauty from the heavenly bodies whence it came.

I am so obsessed with this recording! The viola counterpoint to the ethereal guitars and piano is just transcendent.

Bryce really gives this song the otherworldly, spacey feel. He has such beautiful touch. Sufjan is one of my favorite musicians, but Bryce makes this performance really special.

came here for Sufjan and immediately found myself blown away by Nadia Sirota’s skill

The first half of the song speaks to the loss of innocence and attachment trauma experience I had through most of my life. When I listen to the second half, I imagine myself racing through the universe collecting pieces of myself and putting myself together again. Making my way back to who I was meant to be. The violin in this version adds to the beauty of my vision, helps me to "feel" that vibration in my whole body!

Pretty much anything Sufjan touches turns to musical gold

This song became my saviour through this quarantine

@julianballarini7

3 жыл бұрын

same

@Habibbbb0

3 жыл бұрын

It heals

That violin adds an entirely new dimension to the composition. Audibly stunning.

@emerythul4531

7 жыл бұрын

The Gift Of Gob I'm pretty sure it's a viola, actually

@davidmooreulster

7 жыл бұрын

The Gift Of Gob Yeah it's a viola. Still beautiful though

@omarisifontes565

7 жыл бұрын

The Gift Of Gob These Nerds 😋Nah JP😅

@littlecabininthebigwoods5720

2 жыл бұрын

It really compliments that clavichord and the sitars.

This is so beautiful. I wish there was a documentary on the cosmos with the late Stephen Hawking where Sufjan Stevens made the score and Sir Attenborough narrate the whole thing.

Imo, Sufjan is at his peak right now vocally. This was flawless!

@igloozoo3771

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. I remember hearing this song on Spotify and I did not know he had that Operatic voice in him.

So love this version with violist Nadia Sirota! Sublime....

There's something lighter than air in this piece. It reminds me of Gustav Holst's own "Mercury, the winged messenger". Something very cheerful, but that's unfortunately just passing by. They truly managed to capture both the joy and the nostalgia in this piece. When I hear it, I recall bygone emotions. The strongest ones. Where have they gone?

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." Saint Augustine

I swear I'm at that point where I've almost completely lost hope in literally every aspect of life; But the upcoming release of the studio version of this album is what keeps me going at this moment. I don't know what I'll do after it but just wanna state that Sufjan Stevens has helped me going through a lot of tough times and I'm thankful. This era of music makes me proud as a human being. Thanks NPR for posting this; I'd love to see him on a Tiny Desk Concert. Edit: It’s been almost a year since I commented on here, and I must say, I’m blown away by this great community I’m a part of. Music really does bring people together. Your beautiful responses has brought tears to my eyes. These are the most heart-warming replies I’ve ever got from a group of people. I’d like to thank each and every one of you for caring and I just wanted to say, I was in a really bad place when I wrote this comment, and now I’m doing better than I did before mentally. Thanks guys.

@Bruedermusslos

7 жыл бұрын

yo man, don't give up. There is always a reason to smile, to have fun and enjoy life, sometimes you need to search for it a little more. If you need someone to listen to you, I'm here. best, Fred

@Armkinda

7 жыл бұрын

Saba Aghajani I've felt the same way for the longest time and Sufjan's music has helped me so much, especially "The Only Thing". We can do this brother

@davidmooreulster

7 жыл бұрын

Saba Aghajani I felt exactly the same before the new Bon Iver album but it got me through those times and I've kept my head up ever since. Just stick with it and know it's always ok to talk about this stuff. If you want to drop me a pm or something feel free, I'm happy to listen

@MSAZgreen

7 жыл бұрын

I'm just about in tears right now. I hope you can feel the warmth and genuity of these comments. we are here for you, in whatever little ways that we can be. you are not alone. from one human being to another, there are still reasons out there. you are a reason. I'll be seeing Planetarium performed live at the hollywood forever by myself next month. when they play this song, I will think of you and dedicate it to you in my mind, and hope that your heart can somehow feel the resonance of my own. sufjan on, saba. sufjan on. ❀

@papajon87

7 жыл бұрын

I hear you. For whatever reason (namely the reality of human consciousness), I believe these people mean what they are saying, having never even heard the timbre of your voice. Whether it's a pm or just a thought, there are open ears, with the hopes that these words will mean more to you than just words. Man, art is so communal.

This is human beings at their peak. Beauty unparalleled. ❤️

How does one write a vocal line like that? Pure art and expression. Perfect songs lie in their hands.

@Travmann777

6 жыл бұрын

The vocals at the end of Neptune are another example of me being flabergasted by the vocal lines on this album. Just insane.

@davetinoco

5 жыл бұрын

Bobby Jae have you ever read it first only the odd lines? Then only the even lines?

I love hearing the viola player's breath sound during her solo. :D

suf just wanted to let you know I really appreciate all you do in this life. I hope you can find happiness and fulfillment along with your success

Thank u for being here for me in this cruel life..sufjan

I'm a simple man: I see Sufjan, I like

@thibaultleglatin3312

7 жыл бұрын

i'm a simple man, i see you saying you're a simple man, i like

@josephrowley9155

7 жыл бұрын

Thibault Le Glatin I too am a simple man. I see you saying your a simple man to him saying he's a simple man and I like.

@danieledwards6707

6 жыл бұрын

im complicated and I feel indifferent

@marcscott517

6 жыл бұрын

I'm an indifferent man, it's complicated.... but I like.

@HoangDo_m

6 жыл бұрын

I'm a simple man: I hear Sufjan's falsetto, I reach orgasm.

if we stop thinking we can feel that we are not alone, it´s our ego and our habits which feel us so sad, alone & unimportant, but it´s a everyday struggle to recognize it, so go on, sufjans music is a big help to be connected with all, the universe, the wind, the love, the music, the awareness, and i guess this is spirituality, to know and to feel that there is freedom behind thinking and its patterns

@gardentigerart5261

6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful sentiment put into inspiring words - thank you - love this piece of music but your words have also given me solace 🙏

Sufjan is love of my life that I cant have...his voice is a blessings from heaven

His little falsetto is on point

Sufjan is a genius. This is breathtaking, so unbelievably beautiful.

This song centers me.

Wow! I reeeally need to spend more time with Sufjan’s music

@gr-8166

2 ай бұрын

The Ascension, Age of Adz, All Delighted People and the song My Rajneesh make for an ultimate trilogy. Illinois, Oregon and Michigan are great albums of the states.

And all that I've known to be of life And I am gentle You ran off with it all And I am faithful And all that I felt within my arms And I am weightless You ran off with it all And I am speechless And all that I've said to get it right And I am confident You ran off with it all And I am steadfast And all that I thought to be precise And I am consequence You ran off with it all And I am sorry And I am sorry And all that I've known to be at peace And I am desperate You ran off with it all And I am restless And all that I've known to be of love And I am gentle You ran off with it all And I am desperate And all that I dream Where do you run, where do you run to? And I'm evidence And all that I dream Where do you run, where do you run to? And I am faithless And all that I dream Where do you run, where do you run to? And now I am messed up And all that I dream Where do you run, where do you run to? Carrier, friend Where do you run?

@Jackie-fw9ek

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

Wow, this is a stunning piece and work of art. Sufjan never disappoints. The depth in his voice and lyrical arrangement is breathtaking. You take that and add the beautiful art of every one of these artists and it is literally mind blowing in such a beautiful and relaxing way... I think I just watched this like 10 times in row! That Viola...🙌🏼

sufjans small voice hurts me so good

LYRICS And all that I've known to be of life And I am gentle You ran off with it all And I am faithful And all that I felt within my arms And I am weightless You ran off with it all And I am speechless And all that I've said to get it right And I am confident You ran off with it all And I am steadfast And all that I thought to be precise And I am consequence You ran off with it all And I am sorry And I am sorry And all that I've known to be at peace And I am desperate You ran off with it all And I am restless And all that I've known to be of love And I am gentle You ran off with it all And I am desperate And all that I dream Where do you run, where do you run to? And I'm evidence And all that I dream Where do you run, where do you run to? And I am faithless And all that I dream Where do you run, where do you run to? And now I am messed up And all that I dream Where do you run, where do you run to? Carrier, friend Where do you run? Songwriters: Nico Muhly / Sufjan Stevens / Bryce David Dessner / James McAllister

I love u NPR. and its because I love you that I must ask you to change the light bulb in that lamp on the ceiling

@TheCompleteGuitarist

6 жыл бұрын

hmmmmm I suspect that the lightbulb isn't NPR's to change he says ruining a perfectly good joke.

Thanks for posting. Seeing Sufjan on the Carrie and Lowell tour was probably one of the best shows I've seen in a while and this new project is sounding good too.

I cant express how beautiful this arrangement and composition are

Big shout out to my friend Gary who introduced me to Sufjan in 2007. I was drawn in instantly. He's a great talent and I feel he's made my heart a little deeper in some respects with his succinct, insightful and tender lyrics, singing and general musical style.

@LexMassive

7 жыл бұрын

Just gone and bought his new album. And Midlake's newest. And pre-ordered Shakey Graves' next one on vinyl. Frugal night in the local tavern this eve, I feel.

I love it, when he's smile....

3:34 till the end was a nice trip to mercury, thanks sufjan! As long as this song exists i will be happy for the rest of my life. Thanks so much NPR for organising this.

this album is magical. A truly masterpiece

I came across this tune 5 years ago ... I have been mesmerized ever since. I listen to this every few weeks. As a nature photographer, this inspires and re-charges my strides to see the universe in all imaginable lights. Thank you for this beautiful song and music. Bravo !

Just plain beautiful. It melts my soul. It's one of those songs that makes you happy to be alive...

How does his voice do that! One of the best voices in the biz!

THIS. This version. Perfect on so many levels. The entire album has already been a treat to my ears! I can see how this song kinda pays homage to 'The Only Thing' (perhaps something in the chord arrangement at some points in the melody?). Absolutely love this version and really am looking forward to the next collab album! (Fingers crossed)

So Beautiful. So peaceful. Something in Sufjans music.. his voice possesses this quality of desperate other worldly yearning that I so identify with. Grace and Peace.

I downloaded the album today. I just love it. I love anything to do with the cosmos, and I love how the album crosses so many genres, but is also musically challenging/complicated in the ways that a contemporary classical album could be. Combined with the thoughtful, poetic lyrics and of course that VOICE, I highly recommend it!

10 years later and I’m still a huge Sufjan fan ❤️

My fave thing in this song is that, in the middle, Sufjan is just playing along with the keys, on chords with his guitar, and it still sounds amazing. Well done...

Impossible to ever tire of watching this beautiful man

His little smile at 3:40. ❤😭 I love him!

This song is just eons ahead of its time.

hands down one of the most beautiful human beings of all time. A beautiful heart, and a killer face.

One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard … thank you Sufjan & Friends for sharing.

The first time I heard this song was when my dog ​​died ... shortly before, and I feel his presence through that song. A sublime and intense feeling when I hear ... Inexplicable, Thank you! 💔

This just takes you to a different place...it's pure. Brought tears to my eyes!

Sufjan Stevens may help us when one day the remaining Beatles have left the world.......Beautiful,Celestial Music I love to Death......

My God this is beautiful.

Sufjan you're Genius. Fact

This is actually stunning. To be in that room...wow.

This could quite possibly be the most beautiful music I've ever heard.

Everytime I come around here I feel something especially different. Sufjan is one of best, Period!

First time I've ever heard of this gentleman and his music and wow

Such a beautiful performance of a beautiful song

At the instrumental, did any other Sufjan Stevens fan get reminded of Impossible Soul from Age of Adz? I sure did

@elishazepeda184

7 жыл бұрын

A bit! It also reminded me of the last half of The Only Thing, just less climactic.

Sufjan makes me want to continue living when I no longer have the will to live.

Sufjan finally kinda looks like his age in this video

@garethvers1384

7 жыл бұрын

Alex B it's the glasses I think

@Gongleboodz

7 жыл бұрын

He's like a fine wine.

@paulbaker9086

7 жыл бұрын

he looks like he's put on weight tbh

@paulbaker9086

7 жыл бұрын

and the stubble is lookin' more salt than pepper

@MSAZgreen

7 жыл бұрын

it's a good look on him. he wears age nicely.

Still so good and brings me to a place much needed

I'm sorry - how can anything be so beautiful?? Joy. Joy. Joy

All these musicians are extremely talented! Wow

A story intertwined with the purity of his heart in everything that can be portrayed in mere words

Overwhelmingly beautiful 😢

I'm ugly crying

The album version of Mercury is beautiful, but in my opinion this version is even better. The violin gives it an added beauty. Shame this wasn't on Planetarium.

Meraviglioso. Grazie Sufjan.

I mean , wow . He's the real artist we all been waiting for

Guys, it's not a violin. ITS A VIOLA :D

@Colin-kh6kp

4 жыл бұрын

Nerd

I watched this like it was the late '90's and this video took over a week to download on Napster and my main mode of transportation was a 1998 Mongoose Villain. Whatever that means...

@adamellison5696

7 жыл бұрын

ItchyKneeSon im watching a new episode of friends on tv about to order some pizza on my land line phone. soupy yawn steve is tight yo

@ItchyKneeSon

7 жыл бұрын

Adam Ellison Weezer's working on creating their first worst album, but Dragon Ball Z's hot on TV. You order that new stuffed crust, or what?

@lancegreene871

6 жыл бұрын

I too had a Mongoose Villain

@ItchyKneeSon

5 жыл бұрын

Power to the evil bicycles! Did you do frame stands, too? I felt like a king soaring from a seat post!

His singing style is simple and peaceful

Absolutely beautiful, and original to boot, thanks fer sharing'

hes so good live

What a wonderful refreshing song!!!

Literally one of the best performances on this channel hands down

Muchas gracias por esta gran, gran pieza de arte!!

Thank you, this is so beautiful! You guys are amazing!

breath taking

Might be my favourite song ever

Those vocalizations throughout the instrumental from Sufjan have me flying in front of the sun. This music is so transcendent.

This is a very special gift! Thank you😊

This is one of the greatest things of the 21st century.

I love this so much.

Beautiful.

God, this is so good.

Beautiful piece of music.

Ineffably beautiful

❤️😀❤️😀❤️😀❤️😀❤️ thank you for making music!

this is pure gold