one of which days? there are days when you think you can play and days when you realize you just own a guitar and that day was one of those days. One of WHICH DAYS??? one of the days you think you can play or one of the days when you realize you just own a guitar? ANswer this post I have to knooowwwww uuuggggghhhhhhhh
occasionally she also looks like she is saying "I can do this and read the spines of those books on the wall at the same time. Allow me to demonstrate."
His voice is soft and raw while still conveying the pure emotion behind his music. No one deserved this Tiny Desk opportunity more than Naia Izumi, congratulations to a truly talented musician.
So much can happen in a couple of years. I discovered this girl before my social media hiatus and she was something I had never seen. Playing these weirdest of songs in the streets. Now she is a he and performing in Tiny Desk. Everything else is still the same if not better. Unbelievable and the bestest!
Christo Boshoff please check the info of this video. I never had any idea and I'm just happy to see her more comfortable with himself now. BTW, in Finnish we can't play with these words like this, since we only have a single pronoun for the ladies and the gentlemen. It makes things a lot easier. Anyways, none of this matters - I was overwhelmed by her talent a couple of years ago and so happy to see, he's killing it even more now.
@@olilerno Stopping the transition doesn't mean you stop identifying to the gender you wanted to biologically transition to. Trans people looking cis exist as well.
Naia deserved this so much. Been following for years and love the work that this person has put out into the world. Been Grinding on the streets for TOO LONG. Keep going!
I'm a 70 year-old rocker who used play guitar semi-professionally in the 1960s (and I still do play). This is the sort of music that I would never like in a million years - until I actually heard this! This guy is unbelievably original and talented. Time I changed my guitar style somewhat, I think!!
I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes and goosebumps on my arms. I don't know if I've ever been this awestruck on the first listen of a three song performance. This is simply one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard
I would LOVE to see this guy collaborate with some of the West African musicians out there right now (Bombino, Rokia Traore, Vieux Farka Toure, etc). They would melt our faces.
So good to see Naia getting some well deserved chance to get known. Still remember when I came across his post on above mentioned Facebook group and went 'wow! this is good!!!'. Keep it up!!
There is so much talent out there. This great welcoming of individual expression is much appreciated. We live in a time where such talents are often resented. How mind boggling! I am thankful for all your efforts here at Tiny Desk. The negative comments and disparagements below are more a reflection on the Commenters than the Artists. So sad that these critical narcissists cannot see their role in the sad negativity and darkness they cultivate.
What are you on about? I can count these "disparagements" by "critical narcissists" on my fingers. Most other comments are positive. It's even reflected in the dislikes, where ~1% of people disliked this video. The response is overwhelmingly positive and you're still trying to fight against a critical minority. You claim to welcome individual expression but you shit on criticism without a second thought.
Really good winner, very enjoyable to listen. It fells sweet and warm even the complexity of the riffs and metrics. His voice remember me Jeff Buckley's style and mojo. Drummer and bassits are a very tight base. I really loved the drummers technique.
Incredible musician. And it's really great to see he is not a "one song wonder". Soft Spoken is amazing, but so are the other 2 songs (I even think I loved "Soul Gaze" more!)
I hope that someday Naia can live comfortably without having to hide. The world is shitty but you have a talent that the world deserves to hear. It will be all the better if you're comfortable doing it
but in what part does it says he had to hide? I mean the dude is a street performer, and nowhere in the desc they said he was attacked for being what he is, you're just assuming anyone who is gay or trans lives hell, and that's not true lol, don't assume people's life
What a great performance (and great taste in guitars too). Talk about "showing up and throwing down!" This live performance was every bit as good as Naia's record albums! I am so excited to go see Naia live!
I'm glad you guys picked a great artist even though Hobo Johnson was the far more popular guy (I'm a supporter of the Johnson by the way) but you guys made the correct choice in choosing him. also kudos for getting Hobo on the Tiny Desk as well. everyone wins.
"As It Comes" randomly popped in my head. It's been a couple weeks since I've watched Naia's Tiny Desk. Needless to say, his music has had a delightful impact on me!
This guy showed me that in fact there is always something to create, he made my musical and musics tastes that I had as the coolest seem outdated, just great.
I just want to offer him a hug and give him a few minutes to breathe. I can tell he's super nervous, I just want him to enjoy himself. Good performance, excellent musician.
Cogratulatio ns naia for winning your tiny desk entry I'm happy for you and will continue to support everything your doing great guitarist and singer keep the struggle going for all of us musicians.
I love it and watch this program very well. I listen to the music regardless of old and new genres ,but I'm surprised that there are a lot of more splendid musicians. I didn't know him ,but came to like him instantly . How to play the guitar is unique.Very cool and new style !!!
What a great find! Naia is an awesome talent but the whole band is great. Love to hear more from them. And I hope he can be more confident with his vocals as I'd like to hear the lyrics more.
I dig his sound....he does have something from 2013 on Apple Music which I plan to listen to...I hope along with the tour he will be able to record. Well done NPR and Naia...
I just think this guy brilliant. I think you have a long long way ahead of you. And if it depends on me, you're in! I wish you the best. Just continue brilliant as you are. Thank you for the marvelous songs you make.
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There are days when I think I play the guitar, and then there are days when i realize that I just own a guitar. This is one of those days.
lol
one of which days? there are days when you think you can play and days when you realize you just own a guitar and that day was one of those days. One of WHICH DAYS??? one of the days you think you can play or one of the days when you realize you just own a guitar? ANswer this post I have to knooowwwww uuuggggghhhhhhhh
Yeah but a high degree of proficiency isn't necessarily more conducive then artistic vision is to making good music.
my banjo owns me...
@@Sharingan6138 im pretty sure he/she meant that the day they made that comment was a day they realized they only own a guitar!
Damn. The use of the volume knob swells and pitch changes during his solo. Great display of creative and technical ability. Congrats to him !
Karl Rupp Yeah, and it goes perfectly with the soft spoken vibe of the track. Good solo, indeed.
Capital E for Expression... and Effectiveness... and an A for Affecting.
Guitarists clicked the video to judge his playing. :v
that vibrato and almost delay sound reminds me of john martyn's "small hours"
and the tone knob wahs! unf
His solo on the first song is perfect! Instant fan.
This is brilliant, another worthy winner.I also love the drummers expression. "I can do this in my sleep. Allow me to demonstrate."
Gerry Gaughan 😂😂😂
Nina Simone trouble in mind
Hahah we all get the blind stare from time to time. Drumming is a pretty all-brain-consuming activity.
I’ve hung out with her once, she’s an amazing drummer!
occasionally she also looks like she is saying "I can do this and read the spines of those books on the wall at the same time. Allow me to demonstrate."
This is what u call a hidden gem
His voice is soft and raw while still conveying the pure emotion behind his music. No one deserved this Tiny Desk opportunity more than Naia Izumi, congratulations to a truly talented musician.
Such a cool origin story, too
Yep! Hobo Johnson and The Lovemakers also blew up because of it as well!
Should've included "Tiny Desk Contest Winner" in the title and this would gotten a lot more views
This is like soul mixed with math rock (e.g., the guitar tapping), nice!
Michael couldnt have said it better myself
Throw some blues in there as well. This musician is insanely talented.
True , very mellow and nice style , it is sweet and smooth like butter
they call it neo soul. another cool artist is shalfi
So much can happen in a couple of years. I discovered this girl before my social media hiatus and she was something I had never seen. Playing these weirdest of songs in the streets. Now she is a he and performing in Tiny Desk. Everything else is still the same if not better. Unbelievable and the bestest!
What?
Christo Boshoff please check the info of this video. I never had any idea and I'm just happy to see her more comfortable with himself now.
BTW, in Finnish we can't play with these words like this, since we only have a single pronoun for the ladies and the gentlemen. It makes things a lot easier.
Anyways, none of this matters - I was overwhelmed by her talent a couple of years ago and so happy to see, he's killing it even more now.
Jukka Ollikainen he...he used to identify as a woman and now indentifies as a male
Naia was a guy who then was transitioning to a woman and after a few years decided to stop the transition.
@@olilerno Stopping the transition doesn't mean you stop identifying to the gender you wanted to biologically transition to. Trans people looking cis exist as well.
Thank you for showing us this incredible artist. NPR is one of the only major music outlets that promotes artful music.
Naia deserved this so much. Been following for years and love the work that this person has put out into the world. Been Grinding on the streets for TOO LONG. Keep going!
I'm a 70 year-old rocker who used play guitar semi-professionally in the 1960s (and I still do play). This is the sort of music that I would never like in a million years - until I actually heard this! This guy is unbelievably original and talented. Time I changed my guitar style somewhat, I think!!
You should definitely look into the math rock genre if you like the way this guy plays.
Prog tapping on TDC, how could I have not seen it sooner. What a masterpiece
I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes and goosebumps on my arms. I don't know if I've ever been this awestruck on the first listen of a three song performance. This is simply one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard
Great to see Naia Izumi getting credit. Kynwyn Sterling is also a super cool drummer.
I love playing w/ Kynwyn any chance I get homie for life !!!!
Love your sound. I just met your Mom today. She is so proud of you. And for good reason. You're very talented . Keep up the good work.
The judges have not failed in picking the Tiny Desk Winner for the past 4 years. They're all creatively brilliant.
Adriana Auten totally agree!
Good vibes here ❤
I would LOVE to see this guy collaborate with some of the West African musicians out there right now (Bombino, Rokia Traore, Vieux Farka Toure, etc). They would melt our faces.
Him and Vieux Farka Toure is a collab I never knew I needed in my life until your comment.
Wow! Soulful and absolutely unique. Thank you so much for giving Izumi a spotlight; his music is a gift.
Clearly still developing his art. So much thete to work with. Love this guy. Love that drummer too. I can see those two sticking it out
Daymmm he is good . This took my stress away in like 2 sec
50 seconds in and im already sickened by how fantastic this guy is
WHAT a round of applause at 4:55!! I've never heard such appreciation at Tiny Desk
Thank you Naia (and company) for this great set. I hope you have great success, you clearly deserve it!
This dude puts on a killer show anywhere, even on many street corners in LA/Hollywood. A true performer and inventive creative. Happy for you man!
I was so excited when I saw that he won. But this, this is really something special. A guitar playing style that we’ve never seen before, well done.
Peter Miller He is special but this isn’t a new guitar playing style really
Congratulations to Naia and the rest of the band. Great performance!
It took exactly 5 seconds for Naia to blow me away. Amazing skills.
Naia Izumi continue this path because humanity needs your refreshness. Its a blessing to hear your music. God bless.
I’ve literally been looking for more r&b with twinklies/math rock influences. This is great!
Had to come back to see this again. Great job, Naia!
He's so humble and shy but has so much to be confident about. What an amazing human.
I am so happy for naia! I remember seeing them on coffee and riffs and it was truly memorizing
Thank you! So much appreciation and gratitude for being true to your soul and creating music that is pure. You've given me hope...
I am so glad he won the contest. I watched his video "application" to be on tiny desk and it was astounding.
So good to see Naia getting some well deserved chance to get known. Still remember when I came across his post on above mentioned Facebook group and went 'wow! this is good!!!'. Keep it up!!
There is so much talent out there. This great welcoming of individual expression is much appreciated. We live in a time where such talents are often resented. How mind boggling! I am thankful for all your efforts here at Tiny Desk. The negative comments and disparagements below are more a reflection on the Commenters than the Artists. So sad that these critical narcissists cannot see their role in the sad negativity and darkness they cultivate.
What are you on about?
I can count these "disparagements" by "critical narcissists" on my fingers. Most other comments are positive. It's even reflected in the dislikes, where ~1% of people disliked this video. The response is overwhelmingly positive and you're still trying to fight against a critical minority.
You claim to welcome individual expression but you shit on criticism without a second thought.
Really good winner, very enjoyable to listen. It fells sweet and warm even the complexity of the riffs and metrics. His voice remember me Jeff Buckley's style and mojo. Drummer and bassits are a very tight base. I really loved the drummers technique.
Incredible musician. And it's really great to see he is not a "one song wonder". Soft Spoken is amazing, but so are the other 2 songs (I even think I loved "Soul Gaze" more!)
I hope that someday Naia can live comfortably without having to hide.
The world is shitty but you have a talent that the world deserves to hear. It will be all the better if you're comfortable doing it
@me
Having to hide? :( Why?
Alejandra Perez Naia is (or used to be) a transgender
but in what part does it says he had to hide? I mean the dude is a street performer, and nowhere in the desc they said he was attacked for being what he is, you're just assuming anyone who is gay or trans lives hell, and that's not true lol, don't assume people's life
@@chileanzat6731 Agreed, assuming transgenders people can't live comfortably is just wrong
What a great performance (and great taste in guitars too). Talk about "showing up and throwing down!" This live performance was every bit as good as Naia's record albums! I am so excited to go see Naia live!
Well deserved. This is an outstanding performance. My mouth is wide open just watching awesomeness.
I'm glad you guys picked a great artist even though Hobo Johnson was the far more popular guy (I'm a supporter of the Johnson by the way) but you guys made the correct choice in choosing him.
also kudos for getting Hobo on the Tiny Desk as well.
everyone wins.
Awestruck. Thank you Tiny Desk for bringing us genius!
Naia has been putting in work for some time. Please support this kid.
"As It Comes" randomly popped in my head. It's been a couple weeks since I've watched Naia's Tiny Desk. Needless to say, his music has had a delightful impact on me!
Soft Spoken has one of the most tasteful and emotional solos I’ve ever heard. Beautiful
I’ve been following this cat for a bit and I am so glad to see where he is going. Super talented and inspirational.
I so love that guitar playing, OMG!
I want to give Naia such a big hug and thank you for sharing this talent. ♥️
so proud of you man! you're one hell of a guitar player i just wish i could play that way this guy is a genius so play he plays math rock
Saw this guy's entry for the Tiny Desk Concert. So glad he made it through.
Awesome! I've been following him on Instagram for a long time. It was a cool surprise to see he had a Tiny Desk concert.
This guy showed me that in fact there is always something to create, he made my musical and musics tastes that I had as the coolest seem outdated, just great.
I feel like some kinda hipster I already knew bout this guy
Sounds like Jeff Buckley meets Nai Palm. I'm in love.
and Stanley Jordan somewhere in there..
My first thought!!!
Nai Palm is EVERYTHING
i was gonna say egyptian hip hop and maps& atlases had a chill baby
Jeff Buckley... I agree.
I just know that drummer could hit some sick licks
This is scratching the itch that Eternity Forever left us all with. But way more soulful. So friggin incredible.
I never get tired of watching this artist! Perfection‼️🎯💯
I'm a simple man - I see a white jazzmaster, I click on a video. And again there's nothing to regtet ;)
Alex Lubiński same here hehe
haha you speak from my heart
me too!
Came here because i have a white jazzmaster
first thought you were talking about the white bass player lol
Just happened to stumble into finding this diamond...dude is a surgeon on that guitar.
I just want to offer him a hug and give him a few minutes to breathe. I can tell he's super nervous, I just want him to enjoy himself. Good performance, excellent musician.
Lauren Barasch doesn’t look nervous at all just focused. It’s hard playing guitar at that level and singing at the same time
This is so effortlessly incredible.
NAIA I always knew that you were beyond talented. This is awesome.
Cogratulatio ns naia for winning your tiny desk entry I'm happy for you and will continue to support everything your doing great guitarist and singer keep the struggle going for all of us musicians.
Less than a minute in, I can already tell this is gonna be a special Tiny Desk Concert
I love it and watch this program very well.
I listen to the music regardless of old and new genres ,but I'm surprised that there are a lot of more splendid musicians.
I didn't know him ,but came to like him instantly .
How to play the guitar is unique.Very cool and new style !!!
Now I know Naia Izumi !! So good!!!
And actually, I'm from "Izumi" city, Osaka, Japan.
Therefore I could find him.
Now I appreciate my city.
What a great find!
Naia is an awesome talent but the whole band is great. Love to hear more from them. And I hope he can be more confident with his vocals as I'd like to hear the lyrics more.
I dropped my cup at 3:22. Did not see that coming. Good stuff 😱
Thank you for for making this possible. Thank you to the band for broadening my horizon.
Oh boii, a jazz master, kynwyn sterling, and some mathy goodness
Im so sold
Excellent selection for the winner of this year.
This was a blessing
I want to continue playing my saxophone like he plays his guitar. Soulful and organic to his own.
I'm a fan! Spreading the word man! Your the next big thing you heard it here first!!!!!
Incredible I say....Unique and super talented....melodies beautifully executed, wow!!!
Thank you, wonderful musicians
Message to Naia and the band. AMAZING.
Can't stop listening to Naia! Such talent
What a raw talent, impressive!
this channel has found many outstanding musicians
Riffs for days
Aside from Naia Izumi blowing my mind, I gotta give props to that drummer! Who is she?
Second song reminds me of Haitus Kaiyote
I want to listen to this all day every day, amazing
3:20 leaving this here for myself so i can go back to that cray cray solo later
👏🏼
reminds me of steve vai honestly, with the use of the volume knob and everything. so cool.
I saw his video upload audition for tiny desk so COOL he made it!!!
I dig his sound....he does have something from 2013 on Apple Music which I plan to listen to...I hope along with the tour he will be able to record. Well done NPR and Naia...
Stephen Lee There are a bunch more recordings on Bandcamp, check em out
gusbritish thanks I will..
Very proud of our Co-Founder, Kynwyn, for doing such an amazing job!
Go kynwyn !! I appreciate your contribution!!!! 😁👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
This is terrific. Congrats Naia!
I just think this guy brilliant. I think you have a long long way ahead of you. And if it depends on me, you're in! I wish you the best. Just continue brilliant as you are. Thank you for the marvelous songs you make.
NPR brought me here. Glad it did.
I appreciate this guy's spirit.
Lovely person. Unbelievable performer. Genius. Instant fan.
Congratz!!!! It is truly great to see him make it. :)
Wow, I'm impressed!