WILLOW: Tiny Desk Concert
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Ashley Pointer | May 1, 2024
On a call ahead of her Tiny Desk taping, WILLOW told me that she "just wants to feel it and be in the vibe." Many artists worry about having to tailor their music for the space, but if done right, a beautiful synergy can be achieved. With boundless energy and magnetic stage presence, the artist's exceptional vocal range and musicality left the audience spellbound.
Despite being only 23 years old, the singer-songwriter and musician Willow Smith is a vet when it comes to this music thing. She's been consistently making music and on a journey of sonic exploration since she was just 9 years old and is about to put out her sixth album, empathogen, in just a few days. Zach Tenorio on upright piano kicks off the show, cueing the first few bars of the jazz-infused, odd-meter vibes of "Symptom of Life" from the new album, later complimented by trippy Ebow effects courtesy of Liso Lee on guitar.
Then, a couple throwbacks: a stripped down arrangement of "Split" from the 2022 album and fan-favorite "Wait a Minute!" from her 2015 album ARDIPITHECUS, which undergoes some mind-blowing bass riffing from Mohini Dey. Dey continues with some severe stank-face on a world premiere of the funky, bass-heavy "Run!" from the upcoming album, locking in tastefully with The Pocket Queen on drums. Closing the set with "Big Feelings," the band gets busy while WILLOW's vocals soar, effortlessly teetering between emotive highs and lows, leaving us all wanting more.
SET LIST
"Symptom of Life"
"Split"
"Wait a Minute!"
"Run!"
"Big Feelings"
MUSICIANS
Willow Smith: vocals
Liso Lee: guitar, vocals
Zach Tenorio: keys
Mohini Dey: bass
Taylor "The Pocket Queen" Gordon: drums
TINY DESK TEAM
Producers: Ashley Pointer, Bobby Carter
Director/Editor: Maia Stern
Audio Technical Director: Josephine Nyounai
Videographers: Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Alanté Serene
Audio Engineer: Hannah Gluvna
Production Assistant: Elle Mannion
Photographer: Zayrha Rodriguez
Tiny Desk Copy Editor: Hazel Cills
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
#willow #tinydesk #nprmusic
0:02 - 3:31 Symptom of Life
3:34 - 7:02 Split
7:24 - 11:11 Wait a Minute!
11:18 - 14:33 Run!
15:02 - 19:10 Big Feelings
Пікірлер: 7 500
The bassist is LOCKED in😤😤😤
@funmioh
16 күн бұрын
Bruh!
@TMYPiscesSunandMoonRising5548
16 күн бұрын
💯👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥
@courtlandchavis4662
16 күн бұрын
Dude...that's Mohini Dey! That's why!!! If you don't know about her...look her up!
@seyidrml
16 күн бұрын
@@courtlandchavis4662 Imma bout too, she is so good 😭😭
@theTrend7
16 күн бұрын
Mohini Dey is such a sick Bass player!!!
I love that Willow is able to make the music she wants unapologetically
@greatdanaluv
15 күн бұрын
Having unlimited $$$ will open creative doors
@dpclerks09
15 күн бұрын
@greatdanaluv finally someone that's honest and perceptive about what's happening here.
@Gramercy_Stiffs
15 күн бұрын
A lot of us would be free, inspiring and creative humans if we never had to work a day in our lives too.
@Kk-fj5tn
14 күн бұрын
Indeed…I am glad she is showing us that freedom is worth fighting for through her art…
@Mani_Talks247
14 күн бұрын
To all those bringing up finances which she can't control. I was referring to the fact that her dad tried to box her into one genre which led her to quit music. Now as an adult she is free to create whatever she wants. Negative energy has no place in this chat. ASE 🙏🏾😌
She sings complicatedly but effortlessly🔥🔥
@Baron_Greenback
7 күн бұрын
Effortlessly talentless is what you meant right?
@pumuemj3201
7 күн бұрын
@@Baron_Greenback a talented person has to put more effort or a less talented person has to?? Or just simply update your vocab
@darjohn9550
6 күн бұрын
Perfect description.
@darjohn9550
6 күн бұрын
@@Baron_GreenbackShe is definetly not talentless. The heck are you talking about?
@murkymurk8305
6 күн бұрын
definitely not! @@Baron_Greenback
Can we talk about how talented the musicians are??? Just WOW 🤯
@guidoguns
Күн бұрын
THIS!!!!
@Jeroen4
Күн бұрын
Well practiced, skilled. They weren’t given this on a genetical plate, unless that’s what you meant haha good evening
@bryanlejeune8132
21 сағат бұрын
@@Jeroen4 It's practice AND talent
@semihard9732
11 сағат бұрын
They overplayed and shifted the focus, they need to chill and let the song breath. It was a show off session to see who can put the most expression into every note. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. It's actually disrespectful to the artist being Willow and her music.
@360.Tapestry
6 сағат бұрын
@@semihard9732 oh, there you are...
She’s done what most nepo babies have the ability to do but fail to do, use their enormous privilege and access to actually develop their gift/talent/skill instead of just expecting things to be handed to them!
@kimwritenow
15 күн бұрын
Yes! Keep going, Little Mama!!!! You ARE an artist!!!!
@Trogderpinator
15 күн бұрын
Except for the fact that she sounds below average. She is definitely a nepo baby, I've heard female vocalists singing on the street that are more deserving of showcasing their talent.
@WE__BTS
15 күн бұрын
Except she didn't even introduce the musicians in her band 🤨
@anacampos6240
15 күн бұрын
@@WE__BTS she seemed to be a little nervous, didn't even introduce herself, first times can go like that...🤷🏾♀
@VidaFBaby1
15 күн бұрын
@@WE__BTS well, read the caption, their names are there. And I follow the drummer, she needs no introduction for me.
That bassist is born to be a musician, she's feeling every note played.
@Sassy.sunshineleo
13 күн бұрын
Mohini Dey 😊
@shanakacooray2594
13 күн бұрын
Fantastic to see Mohini Dey on NPR. Legendary bassist.
@sensiblegolda
12 күн бұрын
@AngryMonkeyza WOW! You got that right@ 🎸
@daveandre1194
12 күн бұрын
SHE EVEN GOT A BASS TATTOO
@wolf-kissed5513
12 күн бұрын
Why just her? Everyone there is vibing. People always seem to talk only about the bassists in Tiny Desks, which is cool, but stop neglecting the other talents.
The only problem with this performance is that my husband has passed and isn’t here to enjoy it with me! He was so musically adventurous!
@AmberNiCole42098
Күн бұрын
I completely feel this my friend would of loved this we always vibed out to music
@amishas
Күн бұрын
Sending love
@malcolmm.389
15 сағат бұрын
I pray God gives you peace. My condolences
@reneaustin5910
11 сағат бұрын
Sending my love and condolences 🙏🏿😊
@bryanlejeune8132
Сағат бұрын
He smiles and enjoys it with you from above, my condolences
I was born in 1960, this young lady has such a hippy/beatnik vibe about her and her music. It’s refreshing, free flowing and nostalgic (for me)! Well done child of Will and Jada😊
@j-us-t_be-in-g
6 күн бұрын
She does, and I love it. She's a true musician.
@Btone33
5 күн бұрын
I hear so much of Joni Mitchell in her style! The music has a winding flourishing approach that is sooooo refreshing!
@capricioushorse
5 күн бұрын
@@Btone33I hear a little Joni influence too, and a touch of Laura Nyro. But Miss Willow has definitely come into her own style. Well done!
@modelcitizen1977
4 күн бұрын
She seems carefree because she is. She's basically retired and just doing what she wants.
@shirleyaguilera7766
4 күн бұрын
Refreshing indeed!!!! In my heart I’m often hoping to see new artists who actually vocally paint a picture of today’s world and send messages to next generation instead of only putting out a bunch of repetitive messages about beefs. Where are the one world Barb Marleys, The Stevie Wonders. Fantastic job indeed Willow Smith.
starting off with symptom of life is so satisfying
@orlandosumlin
15 күн бұрын
Yusssssssssssssssss🤌🏾
@cooldebt
15 күн бұрын
I've had that song on repeat since it came out.
@tajmacameron1693
15 күн бұрын
Yes!!
@guadaloopzie
15 күн бұрын
it's SO powerfuk
@michaelaroussell
15 күн бұрын
Very pleasing to me
That drummer's smile is gorgeous...love seeing these female cool musicians. Such a vibe they have.
@dynamicpisces
15 күн бұрын
Haha I literally left a similar comment about that gorgeous drummer 🥰
@HiddenBeYouty
15 күн бұрын
THE POCKET QUEEEEEEEEN! She is WICKED on those drums! She's definitely a rabbit hole that I'd suggest lol
@08mlascelles
15 күн бұрын
@@HiddenBeYoutyoh man!!! I knew I recognised her, she’s great! Thanks for pointing that out!
@LotusHelpsHealingCollective
15 күн бұрын
TAYLORRRR IS FIRE!
@MsRaquelD
15 күн бұрын
Didn’t know her name. Thank you 😌
I am 64 years old and obsessed with her voice, if this little town I live in could afford to have her I would sit and listen to her for hours. The musicians are so exceptional. Keep up your amazing uniqueness...you deserve to fly!!!❤❤
Willows voice is as beautiful as her eyes, and she has the prettiest eyes ive ever seen :)
The chemistry of this band is off the freaking charts
@Rodrifuuu
11 күн бұрын
They are vibin hard. Excellent.
Get you somebody who looks at you like the drummer is looking at the bassist ❤️
@jayychosen4507
15 күн бұрын
lol this the one!!
@stephanielivingston-thornt6629
15 күн бұрын
100%
@twilit
15 күн бұрын
where do i sign up? 🥺
@Noabynature
15 күн бұрын
That’s what i was thinking the whole time lol
@kalifhurt8432
15 күн бұрын
The pocket queen is a beast.
This threw me back to an old Janis Joplin interview where she talks about female artists not "feeling the music" ☮️💟 - love to see music and emotions in such a flow here, beautiful
Can’t stop playing this. The way she switches vocals is amazing. My 60 year old self is blown away by all of them. Love
@liglisachae7238
5 күн бұрын
Right. That's what I'm amazed at! Not many folks I hear sing with that voice variation.
@Lostmonster
2 күн бұрын
She certainly perfected the art of singing while tone deaf.
@donnaholland251
13 сағат бұрын
Yes!!!
Was there in person. A memory I’ll always cherish. Love seeing Willow’s growth
@theTrend7
16 күн бұрын
Do you work there or did you sneak in,how did this happen???😮
@loyanadale903
15 күн бұрын
I want to know how to get in the audience. I love NPR Tiny Desk.
@symmonep9591
15 күн бұрын
@@theTrend7yesssss I need to know 🫢👀
@M0M...
15 күн бұрын
Why do they never reply 😭
@user-ph6xp8bc9b
15 күн бұрын
Goals and I‘m an hour and a half from there
Fun fact: The marking on Willow’s forehead is called tilak- it’s made with a clay from a sacred holy river and the paste is called Gopi Chandan. A mantra is chanted when applying it asking God to reside in the mind and open our minds to His presence! (It’s placed on 12 different parts of the body too) It’s a beautiful ancient Vedic practice from a spiritual lineage called Krishna Consciousness. Or God consciousness! Its main teaching is that we are all spirit souls, not the body.
@flowersafeheart
15 күн бұрын
Interesting! I was wondering.
@dpclerks09
15 күн бұрын
Also known as Christ Consciousness
@imogenlloyd7515
15 күн бұрын
I am a practicer of Krishna Consciousness, although we are non sectarian we respect Christ as an extremely influential teacher sent by God to share the process of God connection. But we don’t call it Christ consciousness as we believe divinity is Krishna. Haribol 🙏🏻
@preciousone9377
14 күн бұрын
Thank for sharing!
@bp900
14 күн бұрын
More than likely with her, it's just something to look cool
This is very surprisingly one of the best tiny desks I’ve ever seen. I knew she was good, but wow.
She's so underrated actually. I love her vocals very much
@anthonytaylor7928
6 күн бұрын
Aw stop shes not underrated they don't have underrated artists on tiny desk concerts
Willow's artistic definition grows like 5 years per year. Putting herself around such rare musicians and learning, training. This is inspiring.
@StardustAnnE
15 күн бұрын
The learning must Never end once you stop Learning you die like an artist and human being. You can notice she really takes seriously music and musicians and exploring progressive rock and jazz artists is open her mind to an unlimited world
@RobertSlover
15 күн бұрын
zzzzzz......
@braveheart9097
15 күн бұрын
Y’all are delusional
@flyingcheff
15 күн бұрын
All it takes is paying the musicians.
@USNEM
14 күн бұрын
When you're filthy rich you get a ton of time to develop skills and pay the best trainers best equipment. Truly amazing what money does.
If Willow Smith went on tour you better believe my 40-year-old behind would probably be one of the first to purchase a ticket! She is amazing!
@TARLEASE02
12 күн бұрын
Girl same!!!😂😂😂 She's so awesome.
@saramatthews7159
12 күн бұрын
@@TARLEASE02lol yes she is
@Mscoffiedash
12 күн бұрын
Me too! 44.5 lol 😂
@annwarner7278
12 күн бұрын
Yep 45 year old and just got done jamming out to “wait a minute” in my car a hour ago.
@saramatthews7159
12 күн бұрын
@@annwarner7278 that's my favorite song of hers!
When I look at Willow's face, I immediately recognize her famous parents. I start to want to put all of my own assumptions I've made about her parents on to her. It's a natural tendency for a human to do this. However, I am quickly snapped back from this when I listen to her tone and words. It's honest and beautiful and it's Willow as an individual. For this, I have immense respect for her. It's so refreshing.
Willow is such an incredibly underrated musician, her stylistic range is so dope.
0:02 - 3:31 Symptom of Life 3:34 - 7:02 Split 7:24 - 11:11 Wait A Minute 11:18 - 14:33 Run! 15:02 - 19:10 Big Feelings Genuinely love her and JABS
16 күн бұрын
Omg it came like a dream cuse 2 weeks ago i was wondering and wishing this performance 🎉❤ thank you so much
@sophspice-zl7mn
15 күн бұрын
thank you
@february26th
15 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@orlandosumlin
15 күн бұрын
Is “Run!” really not on Apple Music?
@Ivan-gf9ge
15 күн бұрын
Mother
People call her and her brother nepotism babies but oh man, theyre absolutely talented. So, so talented.
@bhelliom3
15 күн бұрын
It’s so obvious to me how independent they are from their dad’s influence but they were encouraged from birth to be their authentic selves and had the financial support to pursue their passions, they are naturally talented in their passions and it’s beautiful to see.
@AskAW
15 күн бұрын
Without nepotism and resources we wouldn't know about these people. That's the very definition of nepotism 😂
@bhelliom3
15 күн бұрын
@@AskAW Nepotism and money are not the same thing. And there’s literally no way to prove whether or not we would know of them regardless, because we already know about them. Moving on.
@ComradeHB
15 күн бұрын
Nepotism and money doesn't guarantee success, but with money you can nurture your kids talents and with high profile parents ppl will listen and give the art a chance.
@TheGegemon23
15 күн бұрын
@@ComradeHBbut why are you here listening to the nepobaby? You could listen right now to someone who doesn't have famous parents and give their art a chance.
The number of times I've watched this Tiny Desk in it's entirety is unhealthy.
She is an INSANELY talented vocalist
How is she only 23? Old soul full of passion and I'm here for it.
@lizab8400
9 күн бұрын
Because of her parents, she has lived a hard 23
@michael1
8 күн бұрын
She was born in October 2000 and it's now 2024, making her 23. Basically after you're born, each complete orbit of the Earth makes you a year older. Hope that helps.
@ArchiveRagtagMoe
8 күн бұрын
What does age have to do with passion?
@michael1
8 күн бұрын
@@ArchiveRagtagMoe Don't say this to the judge
@Mindgamingu
7 күн бұрын
@@lizab8400bro “hard” is not the word I would use. Talking like she came from some kind of struggle house. Bruh they quadrillionares. Maybe an “eventful 23”. Or a “unusual 23.” But ain’t fkng sht hard about a Smiths life unless you’re named Will. Imagine being filthy rich from birth, you can do whatever tf you want. Whether it’s good or not doesn’t even matter. It will just be successful. I’m not a hater but don’t sit here and pretend that she’s some sort of inspirational artist with a hard knock life. I like her music but I’m not oblivious. This sht weird asf and I highly doubt this vid wouldnt have 4 million views if it wasn’t for her…nvm ifyk. If you don’t, I’m sorry
I love the sound and the freedom of her music. No genre, just flow and beauty
@mitziphillips9889
13 күн бұрын
The words I couldn’t find.. thank you
@aaishasingh3565
12 күн бұрын
Exactly.❤
@theneighborhoodpodcast8730
12 күн бұрын
Nah. WILLOW got “IT” this arrangement is so unique and specifically her own passion and voice! I love her movement.
@James13234
11 күн бұрын
In a funny way, this is the most jazz thing possible!
@alyssumn3884
11 күн бұрын
The first song I heard from her years ago was so unique! I was shocked after I heard it to find out who it was and that she was only 14 at the time. Ha! Had to come back because it was Wait a Minute I was talking about and she did it and it was amazing!
Can't believe I'm vibing with Willow Smith, but vibing I am. Go Willow!! 🥰
I’m here for artistic freedom. Yes Willow!
She just needs an album of live performances…. They are life
@KathrynGeiger
10 күн бұрын
She has one
@cjourneys5785
9 күн бұрын
That's a nice statement
@aliciaroark2376
9 күн бұрын
And this is coming soon to Spotify for sure idk about Apple music
@CamilaMillagtr
2 күн бұрын
I second this
I love the faces she makes when she sings. I can tell she doesn’t just make music, she LOVES music
@womatictv
5 күн бұрын
I was saying the same thing
@ReallyLongpig
4 күн бұрын
Serisouly? She sucks bruv. She’s on here bc of her daddy. Voice ain’t worthy to be on here
The drummer the whole time was just feeling the vibe and loving what they do. Great to see.
Wow! She definitely has her own style and it's comfortable in her skin.
Willow is one of the few artists that make the live version of her songs sound better than the studio version
@DESIGNS-vo1mt
15 күн бұрын
Gotta watch more Tiny Desk performances...
@figgettit
15 күн бұрын
not really
@eduardoescobar1906
15 күн бұрын
This is her thing right here, hard rock wasn't
@Campzzyzx
15 күн бұрын
When you listen to SoundCloud rappers your whole life maybe kid
@mudarling
15 күн бұрын
Right! Because I'm like umm can we drop this version on Split...NOW PLEASE
Every single musician in this band is absolutely EXCEPTIONAL!!!! Willow is magical! The Bassist is a genius! The pianist is a virtuoso! The guitarist is exquisite! The drummer is masterful! I could listen to this concert over and over again all day long.
@com_a_nabis
12 күн бұрын
Yesssss!!!!!!
@ipsilonia
12 күн бұрын
i wish she introduced them!
@thechaffers6393
11 күн бұрын
Pocket Queen on drums🔥
@1copperpiece
11 күн бұрын
I have been doing exactly that lol 😆
@CaryDennis
11 күн бұрын
Looks like Mohini Dey on Bass . She’s awesome
Wow! Willow is on point! Range, emotion, timing! I’m floored! I would buy her stuff no doubt! Singing like the ancestors!!
A young, talented melanin queen. Powerful....... She has her own style.
I am so glad Willow Smith got a tiny desk concert. Her voice is amazing. And the natural yodel that her voice does... 🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾
@shermandean1778
14 күн бұрын
My favorite thing about her voice and the whisper notes ❤❤
@onicafoster6480
14 күн бұрын
@shermandean1778 Yes. They're gorgeous, too.
@ZeroPhilosopher
13 күн бұрын
her voice is flat lol
@Yaniv.C
13 күн бұрын
Hey voice is mediocre at best. Shes more pretentious than talented. Come on man, do you know anything about music? No offense but if her name wasnt Smith she would be another Woke kid in college waiting to do nothing.
@Major2219
13 күн бұрын
★★★★☆
This "wait a minute" has to be the best version ever. The musicality is out of this world! Kudos to the band! Amazing talent.
@CarmenWJones
13 күн бұрын
I got emotional.
@ericacarwise3647
13 күн бұрын
there is another version that tops that wait a minute... completely acoustic and really shows her real vocal capability... shes awesome
@kymjackson8970
11 күн бұрын
spoke to my soul
@alyssumn3884
11 күн бұрын
It is really a great version!
Her voice kinda reminds me of a black version of Alanis Morrisette when she hits certain notes!!!!!💛💛 And can we give her ALL WOMEN BAND a round of applause!!!!❤❤
Oh, WOW... I'm in awe of your vocal range, Willow!🥰 As a 53 year old music enthusiast, I can really appreciate a live performance that allows the vocals and instruments to be heard in sync, capturing every changing note. This performance really inspired me at such a needed time. Thank-you greatly... Stay in the Light!!!😇❤
I’ll probably get some folks coming at me, but I was NOT aware of Willow’s actual singing abilities. There’s a heck of lot depth, passion and range! I’m genuinely impressed!
@TieraOwens
15 күн бұрын
If I remember correctly, she did a lot artist development and vocal training over the years. It's definitely paid off.
@mindofzena8447
15 күн бұрын
You should definitely check out her albums. They all sound different and it's great hearing how powerful her vocals are and how they've progressed over the years
@letssee6473
15 күн бұрын
No 1 should jump on you since you've come to this realization.
@ladykloves6310
15 күн бұрын
Welcome to the light! She has such beautiful tone and control!
@zebracakez2168
15 күн бұрын
I think this is pretty valid tbh! The couple songs that went super viral were not the ones (in my opinion) that showcased her talent despite being incredible songs.
one day we will acknowledge willow’s astounding artistry
@Kigoz4Life
15 күн бұрын
people need to listen to her coachella performances last year. it was so so good. absolutely insane vocals
@sheefree
15 күн бұрын
How about today ❤
@lawrencelovingood470
15 күн бұрын
Today is definitely the day 🙌🏾
@SiriusTexra
15 күн бұрын
Astounding access to gear, equipment, people and money, you mean
@jnm2088
15 күн бұрын
People have been saying this since she was 10, homie. Where have you been?
This needs to be on Spotify, one of the most fun jams I’ve seen in a while just a vibe 🔥👌
Her band is DIALED IN!!!
This is amazing. I don’t care what anyone says re the ‘nepo’ stuff. She deserves this. Very musical, utilising some complex shifts there too. It’s heavy. Money or not she’s dedicated and committed a lot of time to make herself a solid musician, making good music, complex music. I’m impressed.
@LindaJones-gq6bb
12 күн бұрын
Agreed!!!!!
@cherylharris7003
11 күн бұрын
Me too. I really love her and her music because she is unique.
@RnBReworked
11 күн бұрын
What’s a nepo?
@TakenTook
11 күн бұрын
@@RnBReworked -- Short for nepotism. She has famous parents, but her talent is so much greater than anything either one of them has shown, IMO. Although she has some cowriters on some of her songs, she can play the guitar and sing simultaneously, and sing beautifully at that. And she's not afraid of complex time signatures, unusual chords, etc. When that first "Whip My Hair" song came out, I mistakenly dismissed her music as only getting attention because of her parents and their money. But she has absolutely proven me wrong.
@blueishyful
11 күн бұрын
She wouldn't be here without the money, but it's a well earned position.
Willow’s tiny desk is the one i have been waiting for for so long!!!
@Campzzyzx
15 күн бұрын
🤖
@loveindefinitely
15 күн бұрын
okay no-profile-pic Campzzyzx
@Campzzyzx
15 күн бұрын
@loveindefinitely there was a time when tiny desk was a place for real musicians but looks like if you can afford to piece a studio band together and sing karaoke they will give you a platform. I'm sure it has nothing to do with who her parents are just pure talent
@anaisabelarrietafinkelstei6463
15 күн бұрын
Totally agree, I would also check out the tiny desk version of RAYE, she is WAAAAAY better in live performances.
@thesuncollective1475
15 күн бұрын
With you totally, so freshing
This band is everything. Love Willow
that “run!” and “big feelings” performance was so moving and cosmic. “run!” is favorite song off the album, and it’s beautiful to see just a group of people who genuinely love what they’re doing. incredible job Willow and her band ❤️🔥
THE CHEMESTRYYY ?? THE FLAVOUR ??? This band truly worked to get Willow's sound to a whole new level , all loveeeee
@flyingcheff
15 күн бұрын
Money buys the best! And all these musicians ARE! I love to see so many female musicians in the pros!! Awesome TD!
@Hyushi_sama
15 күн бұрын
They all deserve flowers 💐
@thewaldfe9763
14 күн бұрын
Hope they will go on tour with that band!
@Hyushi_sama
14 күн бұрын
@@thewaldfe9763 it's going to happen. I can feel it. I hope they come to Toronto!
Willow has some serious vocal control. Wow. She’s uniquely a mastery to her craft.
@dolemite72
10 күн бұрын
Are you kidding?
@felishaspersonalmail4953
10 күн бұрын
Yes sirr been rocking since she was 16 I'm so proud she stucj with her own 💕 she helped awakened me.❤❤❤❤
@battlemeow6290
10 күн бұрын
yes but did you whipped your hair back and forth tho?
@exhainca
4 күн бұрын
Still a kid's voice. Needs to develop quite a lot more.
Performances like this continue to remind me to continue to be my unapologetic self and not let others dictate your life BE FREE
This version of symptom of life is one of my favourite live performances of any song ever
Wait a minute Mohini Dey & Pocket Queen??? And getting introduced to these other FIRE Musicians on keys and guitar with Willow??? This is a good morning!!!! Once again thank you Tiny Desk❤❤❤
@normansmith3635
15 күн бұрын
Mohini Dey and the Pocket Queen are 2 of my favs
@CoachEarlPlays
15 күн бұрын
Keys player is Zach from Tapers Choice. He is incredible.
@Social_Pugatory
15 күн бұрын
I knew I recognized them from IG 💕 love this for them!
@jayychosen4507
15 күн бұрын
🗣️ RIGHT!!!
@micknificent
15 күн бұрын
You beat me to it with this comment! And Willows artistry is just phenomenal. I wished she had introduced the other players .
Mohini Dey ANDDDD The Pocket Queen! Nahh, you wasn't just gonna sneak both of them in there like it's just another casual day! She literally has the best female bassist playing for her that's alive right now. One of the best pocket playing female drum players. INCREDIBLE band.
@theTrend7
16 күн бұрын
This was my same reaction 😂😂
@groundcontrolgainesville4841
16 күн бұрын
Comment I was looking for
@tani424
15 күн бұрын
Listennnnnnn!!!!🔥🔥🔥
@bigmamat62
15 күн бұрын
...and unfortunately, no introduction of her renowned band mates to the audience to acknowledge their greatness :(
@landonfolken03
15 күн бұрын
On today's TD: Mohini Dey with TPQ on drums and backup vocals by WILLOW
Julia‘s bass cover sent me here. Absolutely gorgeous band. Tons of musicality and feeling. Another of Jazz‘s many marriages.
Willow making her own way through her music. Thank you to her, her band and Tiny Desk... amazing 🎶❤️🎶
This is the definition of everybody doing their part in a group assignment, 10/10 no notes, they are all insanely talented!!!
When the bassist and drummer are smiling and exchanging looks, you know it's about to be amazing
Love Willow her music is so good and her singing voice is heavenly. All the musicians in the room play so beautifully this was a amazing watch.
She is so amazing with her orchestra this is a beautiful musical 💓
What an absolutely SIC-KEN-ING display of musicianship from this group! I know this was Willow's tiny desk, but if I had no clue who Ms.Smith was, I would think Willow is the name of the band after watching this performance. The cohesion.The synergy. THE VIBES. Everyone was ON. IT.
So, didn't think i'd ever say this, but Willow is clearly the most interesting artist on the planet right now.
@writeragurl
14 күн бұрын
Iniko as well. I wish they could work together
@MrEdwar084
14 күн бұрын
Good thing it's only you saying that
@rchmoon
14 күн бұрын
Preach
@gerardobecerril4789
14 күн бұрын
She's great but there's for sure artists doing more interesting stuff musically: JPEGMAFIA, Injury Reserve, 100gecs, Danny Brown, underscores, Caroline Polachek, Jockstrap, Soul Glo, etc
@renaissancemarieaustin
14 күн бұрын
She does amazing things with her voice I have never heard from other singers.
This music is so refreshing, from the lyrics, to the vocal textures, to the musicians, and all this beautiful vibes 🤩. I wish mainstream music channels played more in-depth music like this 💜 Go Willow 🙌🏾
She snapped! I keep coming back to watch this! “Big Feelings” keeps replaying in my head over and over again! Love it! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
THE BAND IS LOCKED IN!!!! She is AMAZING!!!! They are listening and following wherever she goes. I love how connected they are. The music was excellent too!!!! Love you Willow 👸🏽
It is insane how incredibly talented each of these musicians is
@mypersonalaccount1089
12 күн бұрын
I like the pure poetry and essentially prayerful expression. What a journey
@Baron_Greenback
7 күн бұрын
Except the singer - you are right
There is nothing more beautiful than Miss Willow finding HER musical essence. Every note and lyric in this performance resonated throughout every fiber of my being. Simply MAGICAL!!!! 💜
This is Beautiful!
Hold on, y'all...am I the only one BLOWN AWAY by her talent and passion???
@zellybellie1846
15 күн бұрын
Been listening for years. I was blown away in 2013 when she was like 12 and wrote Female Energy, and she keeps getting better and better.
@sebespringmusic
15 күн бұрын
She's amazing!!! I had no idea this is what she does now ❤❤❤
@RedFactionMaps
15 күн бұрын
She's incredible. I've shown a bunch of friends
@braveheart9097
15 күн бұрын
Y’all are delusional 🤦🏾♂️
@zellybellie1846
15 күн бұрын
@@braveheart9097 If you just wanna listen to cookie cutter music, literally no one’s stopping you.
I almost jumped out of my chair seeing Mohini Dey and Pocket Queen in the thumbnail. I already love Willow’s voice, so this is quite a treat.
@whitneybeard631
10 күн бұрын
Yeeeessss I absolutely ❤ The Pocket Queen
@danrazak5551
10 күн бұрын
ME TOO!! Mohini Dey & Pocket Queen are soooo locked innn
@cjourneys5785
9 күн бұрын
Please tell me which one is pocket queen& which one is Mohini Dey
@TyroneLoganMusic
9 күн бұрын
@@cjourneys5785 - Mohini Dey is the bass player, and Pocket Queen is on drums. To get the other band member names, I needed to check the description because I wasn’t familiar with them as I’ve followed Mohini and Queen for years.
@cjourneys5785
9 күн бұрын
@@TyroneLoganMusic Thank you soooo much. I was really getting in her style of playing now I know who Pocket Queen is! I just check out Pocket Queen her channel on KZread awesome and will do for the other artist.
Bravo Young Willow and band. This set was pure vibrance.
YES!!! The musicianship of it all 🔥🔥🔥 when the person on the keys stood up I fell over!!! So much talent all of you ❤❤❤
If these individuals aren't already a full band, they need to be! I loved seeing this so much!
@angelaoverton7190
10 күн бұрын
Yes, I’m loving the girl power Is that pocket queen on drums
@DATApush3r
7 күн бұрын
@@angelaoverton7190 Yeah, Mohini Dey on bass and The Pocket Queen on drums! Nuts!
This versions of wait a minute needs to get released NOW😤🔥🔥
@alectilly6779
13 күн бұрын
Also this version of split !!! Can’t get enough.
@esosatheafricanbeauty
13 күн бұрын
@@alectilly6779HAD ME SHOOK BOTH
@hhowardjohnson2973
12 күн бұрын
Absolutely!!
Complex, musically and vocally.
A pleasure to be able to witness this beautiful young lady blossom from whipping her hair back and forth to the amazing artist she is today. Keep going Willow❤
Willow is so incredibly herself. Her music reminds me of the unique femme we got to see blossoming in the 90's.
@nataliaswiderska2111
13 күн бұрын
Tori Amos!!!!
@howaboutno2023
13 күн бұрын
Exactly! Fiona Apple vibes as well! Miss this kind of music. Love me some Willow🙏🏾❤️
@ermo5623
13 күн бұрын
Yes!! 2 of my favorite artists & I love what Willow is doing!❤️
@Tom6567my
13 күн бұрын
Didn't know you knew her 😮
@Dannyjoselatimer
13 күн бұрын
I’m getting hints of bjork too
My favorite part of Willow’s performance(s) is that she appears to be having the best time ever. We’re so used to existing on the vibration of misery (or being around it) that it’s super rare to see someone enjoying what they do this much. Makes me want to be more intentional about creating space for more joy in my life. After all, we’re only guaranteed one ride at this thing.
@lindyn4
7 күн бұрын
Beautifully said, her passion is making me teary
@nadinevanhees90
6 күн бұрын
She's great and adorable, but holy Toledo the drummer and bass player are killing me.
This sounds is incredible….it’s giving me so many genres. Much love ❤
She is a total vibe! I love her style so different! ,
People stay sleeping on Willow. I been rocking with her since her track "IDK".......LOVE THIS!!!!
@j-us-t_be-in-g
6 күн бұрын
It's not that she's slept on. Only those who are suppose to hear her, will hear her.
SHE IS JUST ON A LEAGUE OF HER OWN
@Suspishhh23
14 күн бұрын
It’s beautiful to see.
@andrew5222
13 күн бұрын
exactly. us trained musicians can't deny her RIDICULOUS vocal talent. she's had the money and resources to really hone her craft and boy.. is she incredible.
@foeshizzel
13 күн бұрын
@@andrew5222 It's ridiculous to say that she is incredible singer. Average
@vybz974
13 күн бұрын
@@foeshizzel Are You saying that Willow is just an average singer ?
The musical chemistry. Just incredible
Absolutely wonderful concert! This young lady has truly blossomed as an artist. I'm now a BIG fan
“I got such big feelings” is pretty much the best way to describe how I feel after watching this. Absolutely phenomenal.
@preciousone9377
14 күн бұрын
Yes!😊
@dbohnenberger
14 күн бұрын
I was yelling in disbelief the entire time they were playing that, the key and tempo and time signature changes bring it near the edge of impossibility.
Willow needs to take this exact band on tour!!! Great production NPR!
Best tiny desk yet she killed it while appreciating every moment of it will be visiting this one frequently ❤❤❤
This reminds me of what music used to be before…. So refreshing.
I love that she found her voice, sound, and style. Her band is a whole vibe.
This band is mind-blowing and should exist forever. Mohini and Pocket Queen are locked in perfectly. You have funk, jazz, experimental, rock and everything else in this band. You guys are going to win the next Grammy and more.
@kelseyscott2173
11 күн бұрын
Who the guy on the piano ? And the Asian lady on the guitar ???
@jayenvarma
11 күн бұрын
@@kelseyscott2173 Zach Tenorio: keys Liso Lee: guitar
@kelseyscott2173
11 күн бұрын
@@jayenvarma thanks your the greatest
@chioma916
10 күн бұрын
omg mohini!! such an iconic bassist
@guywholikesthesnarkies1435
10 күн бұрын
@@jayenvarma Zach is also the keyboardist for the indie psychedelia band Arc Iris, while the female guitarist Liso Lee is the lead guitarist and singer of South Korean alt-rock band SE SO NEON. Willow just brought a bunch of awesome talents here! Edit: I made mistake. The female guitarist isn't the one in SE SO NEON, she's a different person and the one in the S. Korean band is actually called So-Young. I mistook her for So-Young because they both look similar, my apology😅🙏
AMAZING! Watched this video for the first time today. I NEVER heard any tracks of Willow... I can't stop listening to it. Amazing voice singing effortlessly. ❤❤❤
@makomako6474
Күн бұрын
Exactly the same situation for me. Never heard of her before, contrary to Mohini Dey. She's incredibly talented and got a huge charisma.
This band is so cool!!! Every part works together to elevate the sound & their individual eclectic vibes really mesh well. It reminds me of the bands in college that would get together & Host jam sessions to showcase unique music
A Willow and Iniko tiny desk concert should be a discussion, it would be PHENOMENAL !!!
@shjarnwinkle-bo7hs
12 күн бұрын
Yes!!
@faithgoddard3838
12 күн бұрын
Absolutely
@jenngriffin4204
12 күн бұрын
Bro them and nonameeee
@stacyhoward8541
12 күн бұрын
That would go crazy!
@marimars9338
12 күн бұрын
They should def collab
I don’t care who her parents are. Money cannot buy what she has. She’s sincere, naturally gifted, and has a voice all her own. EDIT: Everyone in the comments stating the obvious. Of course her parents fame and financial status has benefited her immensely. But you can throw all the money in the world at someone and the best you can hope to do is turn them into a one dimensional entertainer if they have no natural substance of their own. True artists are born and Willow has that extra little something in spades. If all she wanted was to be in the spotlight she could’ve easily taken the Kardashian route but she chose to stand for something, apply herself, put in the work and, yes, utilize everything available to her, including the wealth of the family she was born into. Unless you’re stuck on whining about how unfair life is, you should take zero issue with that.
@ladyashephd727
10 күн бұрын
Agreed! This talent was created through hardwork & perseverance ❤❤
@narissabond6133
10 күн бұрын
I agree.
@Battlehammer333
10 күн бұрын
Money can create a safe environment where you can explore your naturally gifted talents instead of having to work for your survival from a young age on.
@calliopelove
10 күн бұрын
yeah, shes truly special
@jeshurunabinadab6560
10 күн бұрын
@@Battlehammer333 Just to simplify my original statement: She comes from money, her talents do not.
Yaaas WILLOW!!! I truly enjoyed this!!!Wait a minute! My all time favorite ❤
This music reached parts of my brain I’ve never felt touched before.