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Man I found this album the same day little brother went into this hospital last year. I was so excited to share it with him. Walked around the perimeter of the hospital for days and now I listen to this in remembrance of him. I love you Lil bro. RiP 6/27/19
I love the sound of the bench creaking as he shifts his weight, and the audible press of the pedal, and the dull tap of keys on the keyboard. This is so intimate and raw and transcendent
Allright you win. I haven't been listening to soul/R&B for a very long time so i don't know that many artists, but Sampha did sound pretty unique and great to me. and yeah Eternal Darkness you're talking out your ass.
If John Legend and The Weeknd had a baby, and that baby was raised by Frank Ocean and James Blake in London, it still wouldn't be as talented as Sampha.
Aye sampha, you’re 200% not listening to this but as a single father, thank you so much for coming out with this because my 1 year old daughter is able to fall asleep to this.
Good man, take care of your daughter so she doesn’t end up like the women you and I be hitting in the streets. She is destined for greater things than the streets.
@@alexisfrancine4545 Music is for everyone, what's privileged about having a piano in the house? Maybe your poverty is showing, maybe it's about you, not about everyone else.
@@EtcEtcAndEtc Do we get to choose our conditions before being born? You were born with a piano in your house. All the guy is saying is you had the opportunity and choice of learning it that he didnt. Now its up to him to struggle and make it happen for his kids. Why so defensive.
@@maxvauu myself? im a huge fan of sampha - but my go to listening choices will always be his live performances. hopefully i'll be able to see it in person in this lifetime.
Took me 2 years, but the tone and chords he’s playing at 0:49 is the greatest underwater level video game music I’ve never heard. Not joking, it would be perfect.
idk how to play but I once found an old piano outside a smoke shop and played it with my eyes closed and a joint in my mouth. I don’t recall what I played at all- I was just feeling it. I was told it sounded beautiful.. granted they were high too 😂
Process is the best album of 2017 so far. The fact that it hasn't gotten the press of Adele's and early Alicia Keys's music is really too bad. This guy is truly a great pianist and singer, not to mention a powerful songwriter. A seemingly introspective individual, I sincerely look forward to his future releases.
Holy shit the soul this guy has is fucking phenomenal. He literally can make pouring the deepest emotion into his music look effortless. Its absolutely amazing
Charly V I remember when I was younger I would always think of a certain quote from The Simpsons and then that same episode was on TV that night. Crazy stuff.
I listen to this concert, specifically Plastic 100 C (the first song) almost every night. It sounds so good live like this; Sampha is bound to be one of the best our generation has to offer.
What Sampha did here is truly remarkable. With only 15 minutes of his music, I already felt like I'd been with him along the painful process he sadly had to pass to finally get to this amazing demostration of what music really meant to be. Thanks NPR for all this concerts. Greetings from Peru.
This guy needs to blow up. He personifies what electronic/R&B should be. Beautiful, personal music that always has incredible atmosphere and engaging lyrics. Unfortunately, with an industry so set on making The Chainsmokers and Jason Derulo a thing, music like this comes around every so often.
It can not be personal 'coz it won't reach that many people that is why they use generalization. More People reached=More money Sadly... Allthough you spoke truly.
I love this guy...can feel his fragile heart and soul in his voice. It's like who told Winnie the Pooh he can't have no more honey?? Such a beautiful artist, just wanna hug him while he sings to me and I cry myself to sleep...
My boyfriend introduced me to "No one knows me (like the piano)" and I recall that being a magical moment because, through music, I got to see his fragile side. Spotify decided to grace me with Plastic 100ºC and I'm in awe. Of course, I went to search for Sampha's tiny desk immediately. Thank you for your raw performance and emotion, beautiful soul.
he's got one of those magical classic voices that has like 3 layers to it.. one layer is a soft airy whisper on top of throaty high pitched falsetto thing then a dark chest voice hidden underneath it all ...so interesting to listen to
I still return to this. I remember thinking how is he gonna pull of Plastic 100 c AND Blood On Me by himself... but as soon as he started the piano riff for Plastic i got immediate chills. Best tiny desk of all time.
"No one knows me like the piano in my mothers home" ... That line alone reminded of me of my entire childhood, my mother, my love for playing music... brought me to tears wow
I remember finding this tiny desk my senior year after finding out I wouldn’t graduate on time, and feeling like I had lost most of my friends and even girlfriend at the time(unrelated) listening to this 5 years later puts me in such a weird place I’m almost nostalgic of the beauty that this brought in such a dark time. Anytime I’m hurting I find myself coming here looking for beauty to get through the pain. Such an incredible performance and performer. Definitely top 5 tiny desks
anthony castaneda I still come back to this and get the same chills I got the very first time.. I’m very picky with my favorite TDCs. This is still the gold standard for me.
One of my best friends sent me this. Usually we disagree about music...this time I feel it. And feel like crying and hugging my loved ones. U R GOLD sampha
Pain creates incredible music. People who have never experienced true pain, true heartbreak and true lost should know this as the reason their music might not be hitting. Good music comes from pain because it is something we all experience. Triumph brings a deeper appreciation to that music. But you can't experience one without the other.
Like the piano No one knows me like the piano in my mother's home You would show me I have something, some people call a soul And you drop-topped the sky, oh you arrived when I was three years old No one knows me like the piano in my mother's home You know I left, I flew the nest And you know I won't be long And in my chest you know me best And you know I'll be back home An angel by her side, oh, all the times I knew we couldn't cope They said that it's her time, no tears in sight, I kept the feelings close And you took hold of me and never, never, never let me go 'Cause no one knows me like the piano in my mother's home In my mother's home
They're all amazing experiences but this is my favourite Tiny Desk Concert. Thank you for bringing this music into the world Sampha, I'll be playing it to my kids one day.
All and all…. Forever one of my favorite artists. Just something about him. My insides can really feel everything he’s saying, everything he’s playing. Beginning at 4:27…. So authentic. So raw. Protect Sampha forever.
No of a artist can touch my soul like this sometimes I can listen sometimes I can’t but I always find myself back at this specific performance amazing and thank you for your talent🙏🏽💪🏽
When I discovered sampha it was around the time this video was released. It was a time when I was quite immature, and I had many issues buried. I tapped on this video not knowing that Sampha subconsciously managed to speak to a vulnerable and undiscovered part of my soul when I was still a teenager. It is a wonderful feeling knowing of the impression art can have on a person.
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Man I found this album the same day little brother went into this hospital last year. I was so excited to share it with him. Walked around the perimeter of the hospital for days and now I listen to this in remembrance of him. I love you Lil bro. RiP 6/27/19
😭❤️
Sorry for your loss, RIP to your little brother🕊️♥️
Head up bro, blessings wherever you are 🙏🙏🙏
sorry for your loss
❤❤❤
The only thing that makes me envious in life, is not having the ability to express myself through music like this. Breathtakingly beautiful.
Jamie Boyce good thing it's never too late to learn 🤙🏾
jo genaro This man has a gift from God. You can't just practice your way to this level of genius. You need the gift as well.
@@robertstevenson3214 real shit
@@LoboRyuzaki tldr
@@robertstevenson3214 i bet you did haha
I hope Sampha is okay wherever he is
We all hope so!
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what happened ?
Perfect comment.
God I was scared he died. Stop making drama
For rap fans: Sampha has blessed songs including Drake’s Too much, 4422, the motion, Wayne’s let it all work out, and Kanye’s best song Saint Pablo.
I found him because of saint Pablo one of my favorite songs of all time by any artsit
"Blessed songs", what is he a priest or something?
@@merlinmediagroup Yes
@@Brandon-wz3en perfect answer to that man's cynicism 😂
SAINT PABLO!!! On repeat for sampha’s vocals love love love this
I love the sound of the bench creaking as he shifts his weight, and the audible press of the pedal, and the dull tap of keys on the keyboard. This is so intimate and raw and transcendent
It's like his performing for you at home or something, I love it!
The audio engineer puts a lot of love into his work, it makes the concert feel that more real
I agree completely. Those subtle nuances make it way more personal and amazing imo
Holy shit his voice is incredible. Sounds almost identical to the studio version
Have you heard "Happens"? My gosh!
thats my jam
Better than
It's weird. I love the Live version but I hate listening to the album version (Blood on Me)
It's probably because I heard it here first.
same here!
We've got to protect sampha at all costs
Fyodor says the white man... Go figure..
why not legendary? what is he lacking to you?
Stromboli too much skin color I bet. Lol.
Allright you win. I haven't been listening to soul/R&B for a very long time so i don't know that many artists, but Sampha did sound pretty unique and great to me.
and yeah Eternal Darkness you're talking out your ass.
Fyodor what is she Dravidian?
he sounds live better than most singers on their albums
switch the placement of the words "better" and "live" and youre good to go man
*better live
Anyone here after Lahai dropped? Cant stop watching this classic performance
imagine a tiny desk for lahai. would be unreal
And it’s live!
@@lukepindera333they did it
Plastic 100C is such an incredible song. I count it as an instant classic
the first song is just...transcendental.
His song "Treasure" for the film "Beautiful Boy" gives me a similar feeling
100%. Made me tear up and I'm not one to tear up much 😭🙌❤🥺
On the verge of 2023 this Is still Fire. Just Discovered this gem and Sampha, great artist
Glad ppl are still here fr ❤️
Glad ppl are still here fr ❤️
Enjoy it. He’s amazing at his craft.
snap! coldest set
God bless your heart
If John Legend and The Weeknd had a baby, and that baby was raised by Frank Ocean and James Blake in London, it still wouldn't be as talented as Sampha.
Jermaine Smith I couldn't have said it better man👌🏿
This is the most brilliant description of his talent I've ever seen. Kudos, sir.
😂😂😂😂
hahahaha oh boy
Jermaine Smith what is weeknd contributing?...the hair
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - Plastic 100C
6:56 - (No One Knows Me) Like The Piano
10:45 - Blood On Me
Aye sampha, you’re 200% not listening to this but as a single father, thank you so much for coming out with this because my 1 year old daughter is able to fall asleep to this.
hope you both are good 🤎
I hope you and your daughter are doing well. I greet you in peace ✌🏼🌹
So is my 1 month old!
Your daughter has excellent taste
Good man, take care of your daughter so she doesn’t end up like the women you and I be hitting in the streets. She is destined for greater things than the streets.
0:46 - Plastic 100°C
6:55 - (No One Knows Me) Like The Piano
10:45 - Blood on me
Arne Elias my 3 faves
Elias thank you ❤️
Elias if only he song timmy's prayer it would be so good
Indiarto Wiwoho I feel you man Timmy's Prayer is my favorite off the album
Reverse faults 💙
best 100ºC version imo
Definitely
henri crousteau that little intro he played on the keys is beyond beautiful
Hands down
Huge agree, especially that little "you're my angel" part he added onto the end
Yes it is but if the sound was better in the beginning this would compete. th-cam.com/video/FF-UpuCeuRo/w-d-xo.html
ya know the feeling when you mix the sugar and cream perfectly in a cup of coffee and it taste amazing...that's his voice. perfect blend
David Taylor perfect comparison
David Taylor the accuracy in that statement is unreal.
Musical umami
BIG mood
i like my coffee black though :)
had to revisit this materpiece after watch his new one . he truly is amazing .
Me too
Same
this version of Plastic 100C is transcendent. incredible
Those who disliked this are the ones who ignored the piano in their mother's home.
Max Gallo That's profound..lol
Max Gallo the fuck is a home?
Your privilege is showing
@@alexisfrancine4545 Music is for everyone, what's privileged about having a piano in the house?
Maybe your poverty is showing, maybe it's about you, not about everyone else.
@@EtcEtcAndEtc Do we get to choose our conditions before being born? You were born with a piano in your house. All the guy is saying is you had the opportunity and choice of learning it that he didnt. Now its up to him to struggle and make it happen for his kids. Why so defensive.
He needs a permit for that voice - it's a weapon.
since he's in the US, I guess not.
@@adelrasheed9053 my state in the US you need one. But I get your joke lol
He is so underrated even though he can actually sing live and sound exactly like the studio version!!!!!!!!!
You’re underrated beautiful
i think he performed better than the original
@@maxvauu myself? im a huge fan of sampha - but my go to listening choices will always be his live performances. hopefully i'll be able to see it in person in this lifetime.
Sounds better actually
Sampha's voice accompanied me in a difficult moment in my life. He holds a special place in my musical heart.
Took me 2 years, but the tone and chords he’s playing at 0:49 is the greatest underwater level video game music I’ve never heard. Not joking, it would be perfect.
Donkey Kong vibes
I'm tryna learn that!! Any tutorials?
if I put this over the underwater music in oras, I wouldve used dive 24 hours a day just hear that
It took you 2 years to explain this comment? Or two hours to learn
Jolly Roger Bay
how were his eyes shut 98% of the time.... just too beautiful
speaking out of experience, i dont know if this goes for everyone, but its so much easier for me to sing with my eyes closed while playing the piano
Speaking out of experience too. My eyes are usually just like shut but open lol
idk how to play but I once found an old piano outside a smoke shop and played it with my eyes closed and a joint in my mouth. I don’t recall what I played at all- I was just feeling it. I was told it sounded beautiful.. granted they were high too 😂
This is how I perform and dance its something different for sure
Its like the piano is an extension of his body and voice! Fantastic!
This rendition of Blood on Me might be the single best thing performed on this show. Its objectively perfect
Completely agree! I don't even know how many times I've come back here just for this
After hearing Sampha on Father Time, I was struck by the softness and emotionality of his voice. So glad NPR recommended this to me shortly after.
props to him doing this alone, most people usually perform with a band.
When he does songs live, he got a band. But this is still good
Sampha is great! Finally he is getting some deserved recognition stateside!
his voice is godly
softest heaven indeed
never clicked on a tiny desk so fast
really oughta learn to play the full process album on my uke
EatMyUke I know I almost dropped my phone lol.
EatMyUke right facts
Amen
The minute I saw this uploaded, I knew I would find this comment here.
Who’s here in 2021 ?! 🕺
who's here in 2023
2024
Me:
about to fall asleep in my bed
youtube algorithm:
Oh but you haven't cried yet today
🤣🤣
hehe it was good XD
this one and the anderson .paak one are my favorites
dont stop watching. everything has its place....this is def epic tho
Same..
Yass lawd!!
The Noname one is amazing as well.
pedropepperoni check out Gabriel Garzon Montano too 🎶
I saw him a couple of weeks ago live in Paris. It was the best live performance I've ever attended hands down ! His voice is GOLD !
Asmaa S. he's magical
Process is the best album of 2017 so far. The fact that it hasn't gotten the press of Adele's and early Alicia Keys's music is really too bad. This guy is truly a great pianist and singer, not to mention a powerful songwriter. A seemingly introspective individual, I sincerely look forward to his future releases.
still looking forward to em, no new album as of now :(
@@1venusflytrapHave I got news for you... :)
New album coming!
What u think of the new album
The piano intro to No One Knows Me Like The Piano 🎹 gives me *goosebumps*
Makes me cry
fact
literally and ive heard it hundreds of times
Back here to show Sampha the love he deserves. His music has strong healing components. Truly moved.
Holy shit the soul this guy has is fucking phenomenal. He literally can make pouring the deepest emotion into his music look effortless. Its absolutely amazing
Wow, the other day I was thinking about Tiny Desk how they should invite Sampha. Now this happenend. Supernatural things in my mind men.
you are awakening bro, we're all ascending
Charly V you're not tweaking just peaking bro
op is david from legion, he has that power to summon it to realisation.
Charly V I remember when I was younger I would always think of a certain quote from The Simpsons and then that same episode was on TV that night. Crazy stuff.
You're tuned into the cosmos 😎
I listen to this concert, specifically Plastic 100 C (the first song) almost every night. It sounds so good live like this; Sampha is bound to be one of the best our generation has to offer.
His music reminds me of a beautiful rainy day in the Fall.
What Sampha did here is truly remarkable. With only 15 minutes of his music, I already felt like I'd been with him along the painful process he sadly had to pass to finally get to this amazing demostration of what music really meant to be. Thanks NPR for all this concerts. Greetings from Peru.
This guy needs to blow up. He personifies what electronic/R&B should be. Beautiful, personal music that always has incredible atmosphere and engaging lyrics. Unfortunately, with an industry so set on making The Chainsmokers and Jason Derulo a thing, music like this comes around every so often.
It can not be personal 'coz it won't reach that many people that is why they use generalization. More People reached=More money
Sadly... Allthough you spoke truly.
The music industry is just bad and wicked in America it's just evil and pedophiles everywhere.
That Dude soon the good will shine so bright but will they love it or hate it.
More drake features
True
He's so vulnerable, a convicted performer. Could listen all day.
This set is so timeless. Every time I come back, it's just as impressive as the first time.
End of 2024 we still here❤❤❤
His voice is therapeutic.. If you’re going through something it’ll touch your soul
npr bringing soul to our ears and hearts again and again, thank you!
What a treasure he is
My mouth was literally open the entire performance. I did not expect that voice or that melody from that man. Incredible.
I love this guy...can feel his fragile heart and soul in his voice. It's like who told Winnie the Pooh he can't have no more honey?? Such a beautiful artist, just wanna hug him while he sings to me and I cry myself to sleep...
My boyfriend introduced me to "No one knows me (like the piano)" and I recall that being a magical moment because, through music, I got to see his fragile side. Spotify decided to grace me with Plastic 100ºC and I'm in awe. Of course, I went to search for Sampha's tiny desk immediately.
Thank you for your raw performance and emotion, beautiful soul.
Who's cutting onions in here
HAHAHAHA
HayGurl Hay qerubc
HayGurl Hay 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Every time...
LOL.
Process was so good, can't wait for his next project
he's got one of those magical classic voices that has like 3 layers to it.. one layer is a soft airy whisper on top of throaty high pitched falsetto thing then a dark chest voice hidden underneath it all ...so interesting to listen to
I still return to this. I remember thinking how is he gonna pull of Plastic 100 c AND Blood On Me by himself... but as soon as he started the piano riff for Plastic i got immediate chills. Best tiny desk of all time.
mad how you find songs that touch your soul at the right time in your life.
I cry every time I watch this. Too beautiful
As a man, Sampha always brings me to tears. He does the most shame.
This was life changing
LEVZZ i feel u
"No one knows me like the piano in my mothers home" ... That line alone reminded of me of my entire childhood, my mother, my love for playing music... brought me to tears wow
When things feel a little off, I always come back to this video.
4:20 Absolutely love that transition. so beautiful. The change in piano, the keys, his voice.
his voice is sooo clean!!
I remember finding this tiny desk my senior year after finding out I wouldn’t graduate on time, and feeling like I had lost most of my friends and even girlfriend at the time(unrelated) listening to this 5 years later puts me in such a weird place I’m almost nostalgic of the beauty that this brought in such a dark time. Anytime I’m hurting I find myself coming here looking for beauty to get through the pain. Such an incredible performance and performer. Definitely top 5 tiny desks
What year was this
Me too.. I was going through a difficult period and 4 years later it makes me smile to listen to it after all that I have been through
Anyone still have "Process" on repeat???
YES. And getting the vinyl soon
❤️❤️❤️❤️
ofc
yuppppp
@@jnialldavis seriously top 5 album ever
Ive seen really great tiny desk artists. This Sampha performance is up in top 5 and hes doing mainly just with a piano. Its astronomical
TO ME THE GREATEST TINY DESK CONCERT TO THIS DAY EVEN IN 2019
anthony castaneda I still come back to this and get the same chills I got the very first time.. I’m very picky with my favorite TDCs. This is still the gold standard for me.
Just a heads up. Still the best in 2021.
@@stephanox758 heads up 3 months into 2022 and it’s still the greatest
@@stephanox758 make that 2022
Keeping up with this and saying it's still up there one of the best ever in 2023
My boy Sampha! Hope he blows up more in the future
beautiful way to put it
He beeeen blown up y’all been sleeping
Why I'm I crying after listening to his performance...he managed to touch my heart, y'all soul, and the world's spirit!
when he says "you are my angel" at the end of Plastic 100º I realized that is the chorus of Treasure
This version of blood on me is so beautiful
First listen of this live version and blood on me has left me breathless. Studio version seems... not up to standard anymore
I don’t even know why I’m crying bruh
One of my best friends sent me this. Usually we disagree about music...this time I feel it. And feel like crying and hugging my loved ones. U R GOLD sampha
he has one of my favorite voices ever. Just a gorgeous voice
I’ve watched this performance over and over again and it’s brought me out of the deepest and darkest moments of my life. Thank you Sampha
Pain creates incredible music. People who have never experienced true pain, true heartbreak and true lost should know this as the reason their music might not be hitting. Good music comes from pain because it is something we all experience. Triumph brings a deeper appreciation to that music. But you can't experience one without the other.
liked video before listening.
update: did not regret
Been a fan of Sampha for 6 years now.. I wish he made more music 😪 but I understand talent like this must be preserved at AALLLLL COOSSTTTT TF 😩
He has a new album!
@@vensgaming omg omg! Thanks for the info
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My soul keeps bringing me back here...
Like the piano
No one knows me like the piano in my mother's home
You would show me I have something, some people call a soul
And you drop-topped the sky, oh you arrived when I was three years old
No one knows me like the piano in my mother's home
You know I left, I flew the nest
And you know I won't be long
And in my chest you know me best
And you know I'll be back home
An angel by her side, oh, all the times I knew we couldn't cope
They said that it's her time, no tears in sight, I kept the feelings close
And you took hold of me and never, never, never let me go
'Cause no one knows me like the piano in my mother's home
In my mother's home
His voice feels like home to me.
The song Plastic totally makes me feel so fucking vulnerable..I hate it ..Too fucking deep..totally beautiful.
His voice is so truly unique.
That transition at 4:26 is just divine! Awesome performance...
They're all amazing experiences but this is my favourite Tiny Desk Concert. Thank you for bringing this music into the world Sampha, I'll be playing it to my kids one day.
This is actually my favorite tiny desk of all time. Incredible talent and voice
All and all…. Forever one of my favorite artists. Just something about him. My insides can really feel everything he’s saying, everything he’s playing. Beginning at 4:27…. So authentic. So raw. Protect Sampha forever.
10'40" ...I think it sounds alright soo.. i'm gonna give it a go". Talent & Humility. We all need to learn from this man.
I come here often. It's a familiar place, a safe place, a place I'll never forget... thank you, Sampha.
No of a artist can touch my soul like this sometimes I can listen sometimes I can’t but I always find myself back at this specific performance amazing and thank you for your talent🙏🏽💪🏽
This is absolutely amazing. Sounds so similar to the studio.
Shows he has real talent. Favorite artist hands down.
Everytime I'm listening to his voice and lyrics I cry. True beauty and from the heart music.
4 years later this is still a masterpiece
When I discovered sampha it was around the time this video was released. It was a time when I was quite immature, and I had many issues buried. I tapped on this video not knowing that Sampha subconsciously managed to speak to a vulnerable and undiscovered part of my soul when I was still a teenager. It is a wonderful feeling knowing of the impression art can have on a person.