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She sounds pristine, like glass. Watch the way she uses the mic - she's a musician who uses their voice like an instrument, not a tool. She's so on it as far as vocal control. It's awesome - in the full meaning of the word.
Michael O'Bryan I was wondering about that, the sound when she has the mic close to her mouth as in the 2nd song, isn't too much different from how it sounds during the 1st song when she's waving it around at waist height, just wondered how they did that. It's cool stuff anyway
i was wondering the same. there is two room mics in front of them that i imagine that engineers smashed with compression to pick up everything. that being said, she is still nailing her vocals. love it.
i believe her vocals are primarily mic'd by that room mic. the mic she's holding is connected to the laptop and ableton and whenever you hear her voice with delay or fx, it's because she was using that mic.
thats not really what he's doing. seems like he's mostly activating multiple premade loops at a time, and most of the knob twisting he's doing doesnt sound like its correlating with anything sonically. kind of pretending to do more to seem like he's not doing less. more than "just pressing play" but less than "producing on the spot" imo but hey its just the internet
@@jamessssssssssssss You can read a lot of interviews about his setup. It's definitely not loops. He's triggering midi sequencing and looping live, not just triggering.
@@TylerBrainerd I'm sure in actual production he does a lot more, but in this particular performance it doesn't really seem like he's doing too much outside of activating midi sequences , just speculating
@@TylerBrainerd it's been nearly a year since I saw this video, but if memory serves me right, he hardly touches the keyboard and is mostly pushing buttons
@@jamessssssssssssss he's using the keyboard as a sampler, not as a keyboard. The button pushing is what he's using to play through analog filters. it's essentially what Daft punk does too; every performance is different, from layering effects and parts, sections of songs, looping effects into each other. The Akai mostly is handling routing duties and midi parts, but it's not pre recorded audio loops.
Brains are weird. I just woke up with the first song in my head after not having it heard for 5 years.. Absolutely love her voice, his compositions and the combination.
Soon after I discovered them, they came to play at Berghain, Berlin, as the support for Tune Yards. I had no ticket and the show was sold out. I was on my own but decided to queue up anyway. Looking around, wondering whether to give up or not, I started a conversation with the guys right next to me. They turned out to be musician friends of Sylvan Esso who had a spare guest list. It was such a great concert! I got to meet Amelia, holding her hand while gushing over how amazing she was/ they were. Such a dear memory!
She's blushing to start with. Probably afraid of the scrutiny. But she needs not to worry. Her voice is convincing and soothing and wraps you up in it. Megcellent. Mega and excellent
See them live. They're so incredibly moving. Everybody dances. They look at you and love that you love it. They look at each other with love. It's sort of the best.
Alot of people don't realize.. he's using a sound board to make music in real time. Or a beat machine.. if you will. He didn't pop a CD in, or play something from a thumb drive. Some of it is preloaded, but he's controlling each section. As a dj, I know that what he is doing is kind of difficult. I hope people respect it.
And if he makes a little mistake the song crumbles like if you miss a chord on guitar? Nope. The beat goes on... Arranging tracks isn't the same as playing instruments live.
Hey there. Be 100% certain that when God renews the earth, you will dance on your feet. I will ask God now to make a note of your details, and you will receive an invite to a special gig performed by this band for the King of Kings. God bless you.
Ok. No joke but That first song, "Coffee" is just top shelf. I find myself humming this song all the time and the only cure is to come back here and watch this set.
I always thought they were just friends but there was an article and the person who interviewed them said they got married in the summer of 2016. I think they just don't talk about it. It makes sense though since the album cover for What Now has them in wedding attire.
After 8 years this is still one of those songs we blast when we remember it. I was in my later- 20’s when this came out, our oldest kid who is 15 (with autism, not that it really matters) still remembers it and loves this song. Even though he was 7 when this came out, he tries to act all cool now (he’s 16 in 2 weeks), he still loves this song and loves to dance to it when he thinks I’m not noticing (bless his sweet, innocent heart). It brings back such a good memory of our middle child as a toddler dancing, as toddlers do, and me, having just given birth to our youngest who is almost 8. This song has traveled well with our little family. 💜
Not really the type of music I normally listen to, but I have watched this whole thing ten times over. I just love how comfortable they look performing together
+Rain Arroyo Yep. It's almost like I don't want her to smile because the unsmiling face has so much more...I don't know....unearthly beauty to it? And the nose ring is also perfect.
She seems so bubbly as she dances around and just in conversation with those watching. I think it accents the music as the songs they played, even the slower one they finished on, are very upbeat and happy sounding.
sounds strange, but I always like to watch an artist move to sound of their music and lyrics and this one of the most amazing i have seen, everything was so organic and raw. Great group, amazing session, true artists.
The intimacy of that last song is astounding, and beautiful. She really immerses herself in the music and it makes her performance haunting in the best way. And his technique is such a perfect match to that, he keeps time with his whole body for the most part. Phenomenal musicians
These two are so unique i dont think anyone would ever dare attempt to bite their sound. She picks such random voice lines through songs its like trying to chase a top level fighter pilot through the clouds. Not even worth the effort. Rock On!
I love these performances so much! No make up, No fanfare, No special lighting or extra dancers.. Just songs sung how they were supposed to be sung. Truly beautiful!!
I wonder what her history is; I mean, how did she start singing, and how did she get HERE with this rhythm and this kind of phrasing. It is so good, and so unique, where did it come from? These two are artists for sure!
@@riverjuniper Yes! And the contrast with Mountain Man is astounding! One of her bandmates from Mountain Man performs with her on some other vids I've seen.
+Chad LaFarlette Have you seen the other tiny desk concerts? I'd say there are a lot of bands that sound exactly like their album. There's also a lot of shitty bands out there that cant reproduce there own album's sound because they overproduced their album or just lack talent. My advice is listen to more music! Sylvan Esso is cool.
ughhh they make me so happy, like literally every perfromance of them they are having so much fun and are always smiling. i think i never danced harder than when i saw them live this year
I love that your Dad was txting you! He is a great man, he speaks so highly of you and is so proud. He turned us onto you about 2 years ago, I hope I get to see you live soon!
Revisiting this after not watching it for a while. Gosh it takes me back to a pivotal time in my life. I had finally gotten the balls to leave my verbally abusive ex and I was free to be myself out loud again❤️ Now I'm remarried with a toddler. I can't wait to show her all of this insanely amazing music.
Three years later and she still sings with Mountain Man. I just saw them open for Gregory Alan Isakov at Red Rocks a week ago so it wasn't a switch, she does both.
Bjork is definitely part of this equation + (Robert Smith - the lipstick)... i didn't know what to expect having JUST discovered them, but I'm living for this right meow
First time I ever heard of this artist and it DEFINITELY won't be the last time! She is SO incredibly captivating as a person, not only as an artist and also this and the excellent producer/composer dude- dope match! Fantastic energy. Can you tell I have risen in love?
Lady Dream What does your negativity gain you? Most performers have a mode that they switch to when performing - doing things they wouldn't do otherwise. Why, if you are in a relatively close position to her, would you not be more supportive? There's nothing wrong with "contrived" if it's done well.
the love she has in her eyes for him during come down, oh my LORD! and also, I would spend every last dollar of mine to get this version of come down on spotify. it just....it IS the embodiment of calmness. it's like a wave of serenity engulfing you, and I don't think I've ever felt that with another song the way I do with this one. I come back at the end of just about work day just for it.
I always wondered who this girl was and I could finally find out about her music, the right music to listen to after having such a busy day, thanks npr for making our lives better!
Just discovered Sylvan Esso 3 days ago, and I am in love with them. I've been looking for something new and unique, and I've definitely found it. Their music is fucking amazing and they are such fun people!!
I haven't passed this way for a while but every time I do I have to 'Like' it all over again. Maybe it's love? Beautifully and beguilingly unique music and performance. Thank you NPR.
Wow, so I used to listen to this everyday. I hadn’t heard it for I guess 2-3 yrs, just looked it up cuz I got the song coffee stuck in my head last night, to find there’s also a new Sylvan Esso tiny desk posted 3 wks ago, perfect timing! I can’t wait, I’m def watching that one next! ✌🏼🖤🎶
Watching Nick's pleasure captured every time Amelia's voice drops perfectly on his beats is a real delight. I could watch the session endlessly. Thanks for that.
Her voice is simply beautiful. I think ive watched this hundreds of times. Cant help but smile the whole time. And this isnt the type of music i usually listen to
Wow. They made this music, and it's amazing! To all fo you tearing it apart and dissecting it, WHO CARES if he's just triggering pre-recorded stuff?! They still made this music, and it still rocks!
For the first track, I experienced frisson throughout my whole body, then started tearing around 3:40 minutes. That was incredibly beautiful. Joyful and sorrowful, reminiscent of impermanence, and also moving and uplifting all at once. Thank you.
I stumbled across this sound on Pandora on the FKA twigs station and was just taken by her voice. Seeing her perform the songs takes it to a whole new level for me as a listener. I admire her vocal talent and like someone else said it is effortless. They are a good match for this sound. They are currently helping me navigate a stressful work day. I really like the fact that they look like people we could go drinking with or just chill with. Just the right amount of quirky!
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Nah
Naahhht at all. Why divide..!? What does that have to do with this amazing set..!?
What does this have to do with this band @npr?
I am amazed by how flawless her live voice is
She sounds pristine, like glass. Watch the way she uses the mic - she's a musician who uses their voice like an instrument, not a tool. She's so on it as far as vocal control. It's awesome - in the full meaning of the word.
Michael O'Bryan I was wondering about that, the sound when she has the mic close to her mouth as in the 2nd song, isn't too much different from how it sounds during the 1st song when she's waving it around at waist height, just wondered how they did that. It's cool stuff anyway
Skye Jetson
i was wondering the same. there is two room mics in front of them that i imagine that engineers smashed with compression to pick up everything. that being said, she is still nailing her vocals. love it.
i believe her vocals are primarily mic'd by that room mic. the mic she's holding is connected to the laptop and ableton and whenever you hear her voice with delay or fx, it's because she was using that mic.
I feel like Sylvan Esso is CRIMINALLY underrated
Felonious
i bloody agree!!
Their music is so good and they are so solid, so nice. You are right.
AGREE!
Underrated doesn't mean not well known.
the fact that he is essentially producing each track on the spot live is incredible
thats not really what he's doing. seems like he's mostly activating multiple premade loops at a time, and most of the knob twisting he's doing doesnt sound like its correlating with anything sonically. kind of pretending to do more to seem like he's not doing less. more than "just pressing play" but less than "producing on the spot" imo but hey its just the internet
@@jamessssssssssssss You can read a lot of interviews about his setup. It's definitely not loops. He's triggering midi sequencing and looping live, not just triggering.
@@TylerBrainerd I'm sure in actual production he does a lot more, but in this particular performance it doesn't really seem like he's doing too much outside of activating midi sequences , just speculating
@@TylerBrainerd it's been nearly a year since I saw this video, but if memory serves me right, he hardly touches the keyboard and is mostly pushing buttons
@@jamessssssssssssss he's using the keyboard as a sampler, not as a keyboard. The button pushing is what he's using to play through analog filters.
it's essentially what Daft punk does too; every performance is different, from layering effects and parts, sections of songs, looping effects into each other. The Akai mostly is handling routing duties and midi parts, but it's not pre recorded audio loops.
Brains are weird. I just woke up with the first song in my head after not having it heard for 5 years.. Absolutely love her voice, his compositions and the combination.
Same thing happens with me today, 6 years
Same, I had to search for it and finally found it, not remembering the name of the song (coffee) or that the band was called Sylvan Esso
Just found myself here for this very reason.
Same thing just happened to me this morning! ❤ bringing you back 3 years later 🫂 have an amazing day, friend 🌞
She looks like a young Olivia Coleman. Love the sound.
Soon after I discovered them, they came to play at Berghain, Berlin, as the support for Tune Yards. I had no ticket and the show was sold out. I was on my own but decided to queue up anyway. Looking around, wondering whether to give up or not, I started a conversation with the guys right next to me. They turned out to be musician friends of Sylvan Esso who had a spare guest list. It was such a great concert! I got to meet Amelia, holding her hand while gushing over how amazing she was/ they were. Such a dear memory!
Wow amazing. Funny how life plays out 💕
TuneYards and Sylvan Esso, you were blessed!!!
What a cool show!! Tune Yards must have been fun too !
Wow!!
Loved the comment.
She's actually incredibly shy in person so seeing her so confident while performing only further proves that this is what she was meant to do
She's blushing to start with.
Probably afraid of the scrutiny.
But she needs not to worry.
Her voice is convincing and soothing and wraps you up in it.
Megcellent.
Mega and excellent
See them live. They're so incredibly moving. Everybody dances. They look at you and love that you love it. They look at each other with love. It's sort of the best.
Agree completely. I saw them live in a crowd of about 150 in 2014, it was perfect
Finally saw them last night for the first time. It was really special!!
definitely one of my favorite concert experiences ever. it's simply beautiful. I've never felt such a sense of unity in my life.
That's exaclty how it was for me! Magic.
Alot of people don't realize.. he's using a sound board to make music in real time. Or a beat machine.. if you will. He didn't pop a CD in, or play something from a thumb drive. Some of it is preloaded, but he's controlling each section. As a dj, I know that what he is doing is kind of difficult. I hope people respect it.
And he does it so smoothly. Good stuff
Yes its awesome, do you know what the software and gear is?
Pretty sure it's an Akai APC 40 using Ableton Live.
I see an op-1 there too.
And if he makes a little mistake the song crumbles like if you miss a chord on guitar? Nope. The beat goes on... Arranging tracks isn't the same as playing instruments live.
The thumbnail for this video is priceless...
NijaBoiTellEm Almost three years later and the thumbnail still makes me giggle
TBH, It's why I clicked on this video, the first time. I've come back probably 30-40 times now, so IT WORKS!!! (That and the beautiful music)
It's probably the best thumbnail NPR Tiny Desk has.
this is the reason I discovered them in the first place. thumbnail ftw.
I second that...
She's brilliant man. The fact she can sing every song so fluidly and sound so seamless. What a star.
The Way, Amelia dances during HSKT is how I dance in my head, I am a quadriplegic.
Hey there. Be 100% certain that when God renews the earth, you will dance on your feet. I will ask God now to make a note of your details, and you will receive an invite to a special gig performed by this band for the King of Kings. God bless you.
I really like how softly she transitions tones and how her voice blends with the music.
It feels really uncluttered.
Ok. No joke but That first song, "Coffee" is just top shelf. I find myself humming this song all the time and the only cure is to come back here and watch this set.
Haha! She is quite the character. Her facial expressions are priceless. I love this channel. It really introduces me to some awesome musicians.
Jacob Murray I completely agree with you!
Oh yea
Jacob Murray Very well said. I like her shoes as well!
Jacob Murray worrrrrrd
OMG I love this
Find a relationship where you look at each other like like Amelia and Nick look at one another during their performances.
Ryan Treadwell awww are they dating? Didn't know
Ha, no i don't think they are but look at how they look at each other! That's the kind of friendship i want to find for sure!
They are married!
Kara Amie I’ve heard that from a couple people but more people are saying that’s just a rumor.
I always thought they were just friends but there was an article and the person who interviewed them said they got married in the summer of 2016. I think they just don't talk about it. It makes sense though since the album cover for What Now has them in wedding attire.
Coffee is still just as striking today as it was 5+ years ago 🥺
And still at 8+
God I wish I was as comfortable in my own skin as Amelia.....She literally gives 0 fucks
I absolutely love how pure she is, even if she does second guess some of the things she says.
Wow, how do you know she is a virgin?
not at all what I meant by pure. She is her truest self. Which is a pure soul in my mind.
she gives 0 fucks...
i love her sm
That moment when you land at some music you instantly start loving, knowing that many other people have already found this music and loved it.
yisss
Many would say this is the best Tiny Desk. I'm one of them.
8 years already !
Been coming back here to listen to this live show for 8 years now.
Time flies and it never gets old ❤
After 8 years this is still one of those songs we blast when we remember it. I was in my later- 20’s when this came out, our oldest kid who is 15 (with autism, not that it really matters) still remembers it and loves this song. Even though he was 7 when this came out, he tries to act all cool now (he’s 16 in 2 weeks), he still loves this song and loves to dance to it when he thinks I’m not noticing (bless his sweet, innocent heart). It brings back such a good memory of our middle child as a toddler dancing, as toddlers do, and me, having just given birth to our youngest who is almost 8. This song has traveled well with our little family. 💜
Yeah I was l Ike 19 when I found sylvan esso I’m about to be 28. Can’t imagine being a child listing to my parents play this music! That’s so cool
how can you not smile at this? they are just adorably fun and talented.
Her voice wraps you up and feels like warm coffee. So fitting. When she opens her mouth it’s more than a voice it’s an instrument. ❤️
I want to be her friend so bad. She seems so amazing and fun, down to earth and very genuine. Ugh.
I haven't found a bad Tiny Desk concert yet. This is gorgeous.
she has goofy motherly vibes i love it lol
Not really the type of music I normally listen to, but I have watched this whole thing ten times over. I just love how comfortable they look performing together
One of the best thumbnails yet :)
+ArbitraryLifestyle look on her face..... OMG
+ArbitraryLifestyle love this too... perfect embodiment of just not givin' a fuck what anyone thinks you look like. She is amazing!! BIG
+ArbitraryLifestyle She looks like the monster from the goonies
Rage King lol nooooo!!
ArbitraryLifestyle lol
I have watched this an unhealthy amount of times
You still watchin'??
I am laying in bed right now thinking about how I'm going to run in the morning to this FO' SHO!!!!!!
Me too. This performance is something else. :)
Still watching overhere
I've had this song on an individual loop on Spotify for the last 3 days! Unhealthy...
If you haven’t already, watch their videos on the Moog channel too. Incredible!
Amelia is so beautiful. Her face reminds me of a watercolor painting.
+Rain Arroyo that is a perfect description. That voice belongs with her face.
+Rain Arroyo Yep. It's almost like I don't want her to smile because the unsmiling face has so much more...I don't know....unearthly beauty to it? And the nose ring is also perfect.
nosering? nien
the painting Ophelia, by Millais.
100% know what you mean, almost like an English Rose kind of beauty xo
head shoulders knees and big ass boots
haha what are those things??
90s spice girls platform sneakers haha
CMFilm y
Jd King because I want a pair...
Bicycle pump pimp shoes! 😆
She seems so bubbly as she dances around and just in conversation with those watching. I think it accents the music as the songs they played, even the slower one they finished on, are very upbeat and happy sounding.
It's been a minute since I saw this one.
Such a classic.
I love how they enjoy what they're doing. Love them.
The chemistry between these two people is so obvious. It's adorable. But the same time their music is so great. Kind of a rare thing nowadays
sounds strange, but I always like to watch an artist move to sound of their music and lyrics and this one of the most amazing i have seen, everything was so organic and raw. Great group, amazing session, true artists.
ritterritter Aurora did a tiny desk gig that was really cool too:) you should check it out! Have an awesome day/night
ritterritter Aurora did a tiny desk gig that was really cool too:) you should check it out! Have an awesome day/night
The intimacy of that last song is astounding, and beautiful. She really immerses herself in the music and it makes her performance haunting in the best way. And his technique is such a perfect match to that, he keeps time with his whole body for the most part. Phenomenal musicians
"Just pretend you are sea weed in Ursula's cave"
Ursula's cave!
Most underrated Tiny Desk of all time. God they're infectious.
She is effortless.
tofumar Reverse that and you have your answer
tofumar And talentless! They go hand in hand.
tyler natyshen I love that in defending her you're trying to be all "poetic" like her. You can stuff your sorries in a sack.
greg55666 fill us in on you being a steady viewer of songs you dont approve of
tyler natyshen I don't understand what you're asking.
These two are so unique i dont think anyone would ever dare attempt to bite their sound. She picks such random voice lines through songs its like trying to chase a top level fighter pilot through the clouds. Not even worth the effort. Rock On!
I love these performances so much! No make up, No fanfare, No special lighting or extra dancers.. Just songs sung how they were supposed to be sung. Truly beautiful!!
i love her small graceful gestures.
Furthermore, this recording of Coffee deserves all the accolades an grammy delivers.
I wonder what her history is; I mean, how did she start singing, and how did she get HERE with this rhythm and this kind of phrasing. It is so good, and so unique, where did it come from? These two are artists for sure!
James Ross she’s in Mountain Man! They’re like an Appalachian mostly A capella group!
@@riverjuniper Yes! And the contrast with Mountain Man is astounding! One of her bandmates from Mountain Man performs with her on some other vids I've seen.
You should check out an Indie Artist named Alexa Dirks (think thats how you spell it) she reminds me of her
She was in mountain man I know that
I believe I hear some Cocorosie influence.
One of the only bands that sound almost exactly the same Live as on an album.
+Lee Callender you're so smart
+Chad LaFarlette That's not a good thing.
+Chad LaFarlette so accurate. Love my NC folks!!!!
+Chad LaFarlette Have you seen the other tiny desk concerts? I'd say there are a lot of bands that sound exactly like their album. There's also a lot of shitty bands out there that cant reproduce there own album's sound because they overproduced their album or just lack talent.
My advice is listen to more music!
Sylvan Esso is cool.
+SchneiderRob This just isn't very good. Sorry.
Been listening to Sylvan Esso for years, but never thought to watch them live. I LOVE THEM.
ughhh they make me so happy, like literally every perfromance of them they are having so much fun and are always smiling. i think i never danced harder than when i saw them live this year
Check out Matt and Kim. They are just as great!
Very spacey and dance trance inducing. Love the electronics and Amelia's hypnotic voice.
amelia and nick vibe so well with each other and the music, i dig this so much!!
also amelia's shoes are stellar *heart eyes*
I love that your Dad was txting you! He is a great man, he speaks so highly of you and is so proud. He turned us onto you about 2 years ago, I hope I get to see you live soon!
never did i think id like head sholders knees and toes this much lol
RIGHT!!!
I could watch her dance all day!!! Love this new find of mine!!! And always late to the party.. Oh well I got here!!! And I ain't leaving....
Revisiting this after not watching it for a while. Gosh it takes me back to a pivotal time in my life. I had finally gotten the balls to leave my verbally abusive ex and I was free to be myself out loud again❤️ Now I'm remarried with a toddler. I can't wait to show her all of this insanely amazing music.
still can’t get over the platform sneakers. what an incredibly small and inspiring human being.
Thanks Tiny Desk! I already liked this band, but now I like them even more :D
And thank you Sylvan Esso for a wonderful performance!
I love this kid on the board he brings that dark dimension to her perfect balance of optimism...life is curious and fragile.
such a great performance, the video thumbnail was awesome.
Cole Kleber The only reason why I clicked on this was the thumbnail and I do not regret it
+AnEpilepticsVlog sekiso
Cole Kleber WORD!! she's an eyecatcher
I just heard the song coffee, for the first time, maybe 2 weeks ago. Fire!!!. Her voice is something special, effortless.
I watch this often and each time I still can't believe that this chick was singing folksy songs a few years back. The genre switch just blows my mind.
Actually it is both. She doesn't sing like she used to with Mountain Man.
Ha!! folksy.. I was just noticing how she reminds me of Kitchen Hips
Three years later and she still sings with Mountain Man. I just saw them open for Gregory Alan Isakov at Red Rocks a week ago so it wasn't a switch, she does both.
@@caseyquinn9282 TIL
The way she was looking at him at the end made me tear up...
her voice is like sage filling the room clearing the air of bad spirits.
I don't even understand how these guys can sound so good! Off the damn hook! 11/10!
I liked this band from the music alone, but this video increased it 1000%. I'm now a rabid fan!
She's the most Icelandic-looking American of all time.
I thought she looked like an Irish woman.
And yet, I feel like her facial expressions are sooooo Quebecois haha
Sex vsideo
Got Bjork genes & vibe lol
Bjork is definitely part of this equation + (Robert Smith - the lipstick)... i didn't know what to expect having JUST discovered them, but I'm living for this right meow
What he is doing is not "easy." He's doing this all in real time. Her voice is incredible. They are, together, more than incredible.
And I've met him. He's really freaking nice.
i've never heard someone's voice be so loose and precise at the same time. it doesn't seem possible, yet here we are.
Imagine how much fun they have making this. Brilliant. I'd love to watch the process.
Legendary. Took a while to find it again, but the amount of nostalgia that comes with this is incredible.
💫🎶
Why haven't I heard of this awesome duo? Man I've been lost. Dude she can dance too, all flowin effortlessly with the beat as well with her voice.
this tiny desk was how I discovered sylvan esso and this continues to be my favourite tiny desk session of them all
This and Erykah Badu. Iron Wine and anything with Ben Gibbard.
First time I ever heard of this artist and it DEFINITELY won't be the last time! She is SO incredibly captivating as a person, not only as an artist and also this and the excellent producer/composer dude- dope match! Fantastic energy. Can you tell I have risen in love?
x)
sSalma Lynch
get up get down, why is nobody following her commands!!
Everything about her is simple and sweet and weird. My favorite :D
***** More like contrived quirkiness
Lady Dream cynicism gets you nowhere!
SnarfBeats I know people who are quite intimately familiar with her, sooo
Lady Dream What does your negativity gain you? Most performers have a mode that they switch to when performing - doing things they wouldn't do otherwise. Why, if you are in a relatively close position to her, would you not be more supportive? There's nothing wrong with "contrived" if it's done well.
JPM It isn't done well. She's just annoying
They're just the best.
Thankful for artists as authentic as them.
the love she has in her eyes for him during come down, oh my LORD! and also, I would spend every last dollar of mine to get this version of come down on spotify. it just....it IS the embodiment of calmness. it's like a wave of serenity engulfing you, and I don't think I've ever felt that with another song the way I do with this one. I come back at the end of just about work day just for it.
This took me on a wonderful and pleasurable ride..her voice is quite soothing along with the electronic sounds is quite a treat. 😍
I always wondered who this girl was and I could finally find out about her music, the right music to listen to after having such a busy day, thanks npr for making our lives better!
this girl's voice just turned around my shitty sunday into something bearable
ceyda nielsen fuck Sunday's
I was feelin you and your same sentiment then looked down and saw you there. And now tuesday is a bit better ;)
Today is Monday and it's gotten a little better.
I keep coming back. I'm a big Mountain Man fan, as well. Ameilia's phrasing in phenomenal.
I don't know how many times I've watched this video, but it is always fun to rewatch and re-read the comments section :)
Special recognition for the best thumbnail award goes to...
Just discovered Sylvan Esso 3 days ago, and I am in love with them. I've been looking for something new and unique, and I've definitely found it. Their music is fucking amazing and they are such fun people!!
His beats are sick, her voice heals your pain, and they are too effing cute together.
why are you verified?
This will always be my favorite Tiny Desk.
Still coming back to this in 2023.
"Come down" the most beautiful thing I've ever seen on TH-cam.. Molly so lucky to be seeing you in November..! X
I always thought Sylvan Esso would be one of those bands that sings in English but only speaks Icelandic
That crushed! Like Titanic boats into an iceberg... in Iceland 😜
Haha I could completely see that.
Of Monsters and Men came to mind, but their English is all good.
Absolutely love this song 😍 So chill
There is something kind of old timey, bluegrass about her voice.
AmesKtown She was in a folk singing group before this.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_Man_(band)
Matthew H Thanks, I'll check it out.
+AmesKtown Well in case you could not tell, they are both kind of irish/american, I mean just a little bit duhhhh
+MrFeyerwire Are you trying to be dickish about my comment or was it just an accident?
+AmesKtown She was in a band called Mountain Man
I haven't passed this way for a while but every time I do I have to 'Like' it all over again. Maybe it's love? Beautifully and beguilingly unique music and performance. Thank you NPR.
Wow, so I used to listen to this everyday. I hadn’t heard it for I guess 2-3 yrs, just looked it up cuz I got the song coffee stuck in my head last night, to find there’s also a new Sylvan Esso tiny desk posted 3 wks ago, perfect timing! I can’t wait, I’m def watching that one next! ✌🏼🖤🎶
Watching Nick's pleasure captured every time Amelia's voice drops perfectly on his beats is a real delight.
I could watch the session endlessly. Thanks for that.
Her voice is simply beautiful. I think ive watched this hundreds of times. Cant help but smile the whole time. And this isnt the type of music i usually listen to
Wow. They made this music, and it's amazing! To all fo you tearing it apart and dissecting it, WHO CARES if he's just triggering pre-recorded stuff?! They still made this music, and it still rocks!
Ohhh. Another artist to obsessively watch all her live performances.
For the first track, I experienced frisson throughout my whole body, then started tearing around 3:40 minutes. That was incredibly beautiful. Joyful and sorrowful, reminiscent of impermanence, and also moving and uplifting all at once. Thank you.
I stumbled across this sound on Pandora on the FKA twigs station and was just taken by her voice. Seeing her perform the songs takes it to a whole new level for me as a listener. I admire her vocal talent and like someone else said it is effortless.
They are a good match for this sound. They are currently helping me navigate a stressful work day. I really like the fact that they look like people we could go drinking with or just chill with. Just the right amount of quirky!
I understand exactly what you mean mate.