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- The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Suraya Mohamed | November 11, 2020
Pianist Tigran Hamasyan settled down in his home country of Armenia during the pandemic, and took the opportunity to catch up on projects that have been lingering, unfinished, for years. For a touring musician, it's one of the few benefits of the COVID-19 lockdown, having the time to get things done and engage with new work.
Tigran first wowed me in 2006. Earlier that year, he'd won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and his performance at the John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts for NPR's annual Jazz Piano Christmas program was truly memorable. I've been following him and his robust discography ever since.
The first performance in his Tiny Desk (home) concert, "Road Song," features a melody Hamasyan wrote in 2008, but recorded with a quintet on his imaginative 2013 album, Shadow Theater. He frequently plays a solo version of it live, but had never played it alone in a studio until now. That's followed by "Our Film," from Hamasyan's latest and most enterprising release, The Call Within. This performance mirrors the intensity and sentimentality of the album version, but here it's more intimate and fanciful. The last tune, "A Fable," is the title track of his 2011 solo album, which was inspired by 13th century Armenian writer Vardan Aygektsi.
SET LIST
"Road Song"
"Our Film"
"A Fable"
MUSICIANS
Tigran Hamasyan: piano
CREDITS
Video By: Elena Petrosyan
Audio By: Tigran Hamasyan
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Associate Producer: Bobby Carter
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame, Maia Stern
Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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Tigran is so underrated. He is one of the greatest jazz artists I've heard in my life and I'm so happy to see him on Tiny Desk. He deserves more recognition!
he clearly is the best living pianist on earth
I agree! Hamasyan is just absolutely awesome, his jazz is very powerful
More recognition? This video alone has 70k views lol
@@dawgyv72 Yes, he deserves a lot more recognition.
underrated ? his name will come up every time as one the best modern jazz pianist I believe
Especially these days when Armenians all around the world are in great sorrow, Tigran's music is like a shred of light for our brocken souls. Thank you.
JUSTICE4ARTSAKH
Please tell me what is going on in Armenia? Why is this happening?
@@user-yn2ct2ie9m There was a terrible war and they lost
Armenia had occupied the Azerbaijani territories 20 years ago. At that time, Azerbaijan was not strong and could not protect its land. Now they fought to reclaim his former lands. They did not attack anywhere within the borders of Armenia. They just tried to reclaim the lands they had right to, because they were not as vile as Armenia. By the way, this artist has songs that should enter the world heritage, thanks for the music.
Armenia had occupied the Azerbaijani territories 20 years ago. At that time, Azerbaijan was not strong and could not protect its land. Now they fought to reclaim his former lands. They did not attack anywhere within the borders of Armenia. They just tried to reclaim the lands they had right to, because they were not as vile as Armenia. By the way, this artist has songs that should enter the world heritage, thanks for the music.
you can hear the real squeak of the pedal, the wispy timbre of the raw piano strings, the natural reverb of the room. its just nice to have such an intimate setting playing such raw music
Sounds like a living breathing thing.
Isn’t it Amazing. The pedal itself is worth its own track. Maybe next one?
It's beautiful 🌻
@@theoldkid5725 unmatchable
@@theoldkid5725 and your interpretation! So powerful yet subdue.
WE LOVE TIGRAN HAMASYAN!! TREASURE OF THE WORLD
The whistle is gangster..he is really enjoying himself..loved it..my first time hearing him..
Enjoy the ride my friend
Oh man, you have so much to hear and see. The new album, The Call Within is the best music every recorded. Enjoy!
Listen to his stuff with the band. The dude is gangster all around. Nobody can compare in his ability
Dude, listen tô What the Waves Brought, and his concert with the Berkley College
@B E I totally agree. Try and find Red Hail if you can too! It’s not on the major streaming services but it’s still floating around here on TH-cam
This guy is on something else entirely. One of my favorite musicians
exactly.
From a pianist perspective, he is absolutely brilliant in meshing avant garde jazz with armenian and world music /scales, ehile also being able to sing and whistle and orchestrate all his music easily. Mozart level badassery
I mean no disrespect to Mozart and his legacy, it's always hard to compare artists/composers who are from different times - but Tigran truly is a cut above. The sheer emotional and unique prowess that comes with every note, every chord, every groove change,... Added to that the absolutely beautiful homage to heritage and his musical heroes that bleeds through his compositions... A true wonder
Not to mention his control of the meter…
did NOT expect to see this in my notifications today
YES, amazing surprise
Tigran Hamasyan is a living legend with his unparalleled style, bold performance, imaginative composition, and conceptual depth. Everything from love, beauty, chaos, sorrow, nostalgia, and optimism can exist in each of his pieces simultaneously. He bridges dynamism and exploration in a way that few have accomplished. I can only hope that his legacy will continue to be recognized for centuries to come.
This is exactly how I feel about him. Well put!
It's no lie when Herbie Hancock, Jazz legend, said "Tigran, you are my teacher”
00:00 "Road Song"
07:30 "Our Film"
13:34 "A Fable"
The king of piano polyrythms. Impressive
Everybody who knows Tigran knows how incredible he is because every live performance is varied in very unique ways. We know what the songs are because he plays them through enough for us to recognize them, but still adds enough spice to keep you drawn in at every turn. He will be remembered in history as a true titan of our time
In my opinion, Tigran is the best piano composer and player alive. Absolute genius
maybe you dig a little more and one day you find hiromi uehara ;)
@@wurstfinger3289 I already know her music, it's marvellous, but I still prefer Tigran
@@wurstfinger3289 really?
@@rafaelpernil i know tigran now since he played with dhafer youssef and follow hiromi since she played with chick ...
i have to say, of course its also a question of taste, and its also about composition, but this is a position that i never heard before^^
What a perfect way to wake up this morning!
I woke up listening to this too, what a cool piano man
@@perrogonzalez7973 agreed!
@@perrogonzalez7973 terceira de manjar
So happy to see Tigran on here! Check out his performance of Nairian Oddessey at Berklee, it is one of the greatest and most original piano performances I have ever see.
Thanks!
I saw him perform Nairian Odyssey live at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in Australia. Definitely one of the most memorable experiences of live music I've had.
I am just discovering the Tiny Desk concept. It's like being sat next to Tigran, watching his hands dancing on the piano, seeing his face, almost feeling his emotions... what a privilege !
Tigran the Magician! So proud that he is ARMENIAN! He never forgets about his roots in his music and that’s beautiful! Keep creating perfection, Tigran!
Tigran's playing is so metal he has to blink a lot to avoid shrapnel.
my favourite pianist ever man
THE SOUND I'VE BEEN WAITING TO HEAR ALL MY LIFE.
Folk music is one of the most beautiful aspects of this planet.
Thank you so much, people at Tiny Desk, for making this happen! Tigran's one of my favorite cats right now
When Tigran starts I always have nothing to say... Just stop using sight and opening those Ears the wider I can, thank you for being Tigran, Tigran🙏🏿 such a big inspiration
And my love for Armenia and it's incredible people grows ..... what beautiful sounds in such a devastating time.
❤️🇦🇲
He deserve a long and healthy life!
Only 5:26 - 5:38 alone qualifies Tigran as one of the most amazing human beings
The Best musician alive !!
Him and Jacob Collier HAVE to do music together at some point!
no. hiromi uehara is another level.
The whistle is ..what was so dramatic.. how much soul you put in your creations
OMFG!!! My favorite composer!! What a treat!!!!
IMHO Tigran is a genius ! I've been listening to his music on a loop for practically 2 years. So beautiful, so inventive, so fluid, so complex, so emotional. Thank you Tigran for the music you gift the world.
It was just a matter of time before he was on. My absolute favorite artist finally on my favorite music channel :)
This is what devotion to art looks like in real time, so pristine & raw in its purest form.
So happy to see him in my favorite project. As an Armenian I'm so proud ♥️ and for these hard times, this is the music we all sick for.
Im a little sad that he couldnt be there in person, i really hope you guys invite him again after this pandemic is over.
Whole band! To see "Our Film" with the band would be insane!
Will it ever be over? :(
@@MediumBrown Yes.
So beautiful to hear this after the the devastating outcome of the Nagorno-Karabakh. Much love to all the Armenian families around the world, including Tigran and his loved ones.
We must be vigilant, persistent, and united. Thank you, NPR, for hosting this unique and monumental composer.
Very interesting. Sometimes people that are trying to make music fit into a specific genre categories may use a term like "genre warping" music, when they aren't able to stick music into these categories.
This isn't warping genres. IMO, he's created his own. It's definitely avant-garde and I LOVE IT! Man, it's as if I'm listening to a conversation with many different emotions expressed throughout the conversation.
i hope he never stops playing this song
how did it take 2 weeks for this to get recommended to me when i've been bingeing on tigran for the past month and literally subscribe to this channel?
i guess i'm spoiled by how good the algorithm usually is lol anyway so thrilled to see this
I'm subscribed to both too. I only found this in a search for Tigran to share something of his with a friend.
Weird that the algorithm and notifications missed this.
I hope Tiny Desk has the chance to get him in to play a set with others. His interaction with other musos and audience is enthralling too.
Just discovering him through this tiny desk concert for the very first time personally and I'm already a fan!
Each and every note is so philosophical and powerful and makes such an immense impact that one cannot switch off from it for quite a while. His music makes this life more beautiful and meaningful!
He just doesn't stop blowing my mind...
His soulful whistling makes me think that I'd love to see a Tigran // Andrew Bird collab.
I am stunned and my heart is lifted.....as I am and it is every time I watch this man play.
I have never witnessed another paints who is so at one with his instrument. I swear that, watching him play, one can see him swinging his instrument around--as much as any "shredding guitarist"--through some kind of Four Dimensional Space that he is creating right there in front of us. And he is taking us there, into that space, leading us through strange enchanted lands of Tone and Harmony...
Tigran makes the world go round
I had to pause this, get my Bose headphones, and close the door. Smooth like bourbon 🥃.
What an absolutely beautiful soul. A true light on the earth. Astounding music.
The true music genius of our times.
0:00 - *Road Song* (6:03)
7:33 - *Our Film*
13:33 - *A Fable*
Beautiful. Who would have thought whistling and piano would work so well together.
You matured Road Song so much throughout the years, it's truly mesmerizing! I find it one of your most magical compositions :)
This is so incredible, the talent to breath control like that AND play soulful piano is just mindblowing
He penetrates the soul, not only musically but really makes you contemplate your entire existence...very few artists can achieve this quality. some other examples might include Radiohead or Pink Floyd but they almost pale in comparison.
Watch him perform is absolutely mesmerizing 🤩
La chose qu'on attend depuis le début de la pandémie... Merci les gars...
This guy is my biggest inspiration right now. Bravo Tigran!
His music shows how much he feels it. Some great Drummers HAVE/NEED to cover his road song with as much attention to his changes as they can. It WILL BE CRAZY. He was basically beatboxing toward the end.
Tigran has such a vibe
Thank you Mr. Hamasyan. Respect.
God bless Armenia...God bless Artsakh
YES YES very happy...thank you Tigran joyfull Tigran...thank you very much indeed☺
Absolutely enchanting.
When I listened Tigran for the first time, was like suddenly being able to see a new color. And a beautiful one. ❤
Incredible. Thanks to every single person involved in bringing this video to my eyes and ears. Thank you
Love from Italy Tigran. You are amazing. Thank you for this
this is gold
Tigran, thank you... you give our broken spirits the reminder of why we believe so much in our struggle. God bless you and your family...
Not expected but very much needed! Tigran rocks. 🤘🏼
I love this man.... his talent always makes me smile ❤️❤️❤️
Wow tigran on tiny desk! he is such an amazing composer and deserves more recognition
When the pandemic is over invite him again with his crew
Hear, hear.
Who else was waiting for the last awesome part of "Our film"? Still, tremendous job Tigran
There's another at-home performance where he doesn't go in to that part. I guess he figured that part might've sounded better with a band who knows?
@@CriticalofOnions It actually sounds dope with a band... Guess the groove would feel different playing solo
brilliant. what a genius this guy is. always such a pleasure to listen to.
Beautiful...I have no words...
OMG Tigran!! I'm a big evangelist for him. 🙂
Brother in Tigran
The world needs a Tigran / Jacob Collier collab PLEEEEEEEEEEASE!!!!!!!!
Nothing against Collier, his chops are out of this world. But I think that he is quite the entertainer while Tigran is quite the artist.
@@pianorover You are right, both of them are geniuses and uniques and I love them both but the outcome out of a collab would be colosal i think. One can always dream, right?
This dude just gained a new fan. loved it. S/O NPR for the plug.
TE AMO TIRGAN SUPER CHINGONA TU MÚSICA
So glad you guys got him for Tiny Desk. His music is so unique and inspiring.
Тигран опять создаёт магию. Глубокая музыка от виртуоза👏👏👏
Bravo!!!!!! So wonderful! “Road Song” took me back to watching foreign films as a teen (70s?) and then comes “Our Film”?!? Such great storytelling, and well, well, it’s “The Fable” to cap things off. Fantastic!!!
Such a genius!
Thanks Tigran!
Tigran 🔥❤️
well... Tigran as usual... just... no words to describe how better I feel after listening to his music!
Oh my! I’m excited!
Première fois que j'entends cet excellent pianiste ! amazing !
Tigran❤️❤️ He’s all I’ve been listening to on repeat lately. This is such a treat. I’m SO happy to see him on Tiny Desk Concert!
thank you for this excellent piece of art. it’s only Tigran the one who can convey such sincere and truthful message through the power of music. he’s my favorite musician of all time, hands down.
Magic walking on the keys... thank you for your music 🧡
How does this even have dislikes? People really can’t appreciate talent even if it would slap them in the face
So expressive and timeless
The spinet piano sound works so well in these pieces.
Ive been waiting for this.
Thanks NPR.
This is perfect! Tigran will perform at the London Jazz Festival tonight.. Can’t wait!
best artist ever
first song, and I'm in tears. I don't understand how that happened.
I feel you :')
Me too man
I don't know. I heard a little heartbreak in that song. Maybe its just me.
Oh boy, I love that man. Drip is a masterpiece.
Tigran is amazing, it's great to see him in this channel.
For anyone who isnt familiar with his work, mockroot is a great starting point imo.
Personally, I'd say listen from his very first album World Passion for a definitive experience, like you get to experience and admire how he's evolving musically and artistically through years.
Anyway, imo Shadow Theater is the go-to album for anyone new to Tigran and doesn't want to compromise their time.
@@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435 that's the interesting part about this man, my favourite is An Ancient Observer. You've just got to find a piece of album by Tigran that resonates with you emotionally
@@fuzzyc Don't sleep on Luys I Luso guys
It's true, God really does answer prayer
It made my day to see Tigran here. Ancient Observer is one of my all time favorites. I would love to see some Brother Ali.