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- NPR Music's Tiny Desk is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. These artists represent just a sliver of the cultural diversity that exists within the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
Suraya Mohamed | May 10, 2023
For Sid Sriram and his band, playing loud is the norm. But in anticipation for this Tiny Desk, he turned the volume down while rehearsing for this unique acoustic setting. "When it gets quiet, you hear the subtleties, the background, vocal sounds and it even inspires new vocal ideas because you're not hearing everything, powered up all the way," Sriram told NPR before the concert. "The drummers tried different things out, and with two, that can get really chaotic sometimes. But the way they kind of mesh with each other, everything is dialed in."
Sriram was born in Chennai, India but grew up in Fremont, Calif. When he was 3 years old, his family taught him a South Indian classical, largely devotional discipline called Carnatic music. Later, he discovered jazz, R&B and soul music. Those forms of music helped him discover, explore and celebrate the whole spectrum of his identity.
While you can hear those musical influences in these songs, what is really striking is the ease with which he molds them all together. Add to the mix his powerful yet warm vocal quality and the ensemble's effective layering of sounds. "That's why music in general encapsulates this idea that pushes are momentum," Sriram said. "I wanted to figure out how we could bring the spectrum of dynamic and nice [music], and the best way to do it." Look for his new album, Sidharth, coming this summer.
SET LIST
"Blue Spaces"
"Do The Dance"
"Dear Sahana"
"Came Along"
MUSICIANS
Sid Sriram: vocals
Aaron Baum: keys
Evan Slack: guitar
Gregory Fox: drums
Adam Hurlburt: bass
Alex Nutter: modular synth
Chris Egan: drums
Devin Velez: vocals
Mike Noyce: vocals
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Director/Editor: Joshua Bryant
Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
Creative Director: Bob Boilen
Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Maia Stern, Sofia Seidel, Elizabeth Gillis
Audio Assistant: Josephine Nyounai
Animator: Kaz Fantone
Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Kara Frame, Marissa Lorusso, Hazel Cills, Ashley Pointer, Pilar Galván, Jill Britton
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
#tinydesk #nprmusic #sidsriram
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NPR.......All Lives Matter.....not just Black Lives Matter.
I am a south Asian.
@@Mungowongo all lives matter but black lives used to given lesser importance at some point so there was a movement regarding this and "black liess matter" was a crucial slogan in that movement
The Vakratunda Mahakaya Mantra which Sid sang at the start is chanted at the beginning of every new endeavor. Perfect beginning to his tiny desk concert.
This makes this Tiny Desk, which is already one of the most powerful, even moreso. Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you for sharing that information, so we can understand better
Hi A Anjar. ❤ 😂😂😂😂😂
there's something about this set, I keep coming back to it, beautiful and unique.
Same. Can stop replaying it.
I can’t stop watching it…there’re those people who sing, and then there’re those people whose souls’ sing. This man’s soul was SINGING
I agree with you.
me too. just something
Same❤
NPR never fails. I didn’t know who this was but I’m a fan now. Thank you.
Same!!!!!!! 💓
You should listen to 'Mudhal nee mudivum ne' by him
@@parthanpaveri9581 I’ll check it out now. Thank you.
same here, dude’s absurd. made me even wanna consume and discover south asian music!
100 % 🙌🏾👏🏽
What an honor to be a part of something so special. ❤ Thank you to everyone who has left such kind words, we’re so glad you could share this moment with us!
You guys were great! 🤘🏽
Incredible
I could feel the guitar bro... Insane
I thought it was you! I remembered you from American Idol
@@MyLifeasAshleyGsame here! I was like, WAIT- IS THAT DEVIN!? 😂
Genuinely, without hyperbole, one of the greatest things I've ever experienced.
all love!
I’ve been sharing with people because I don’t have the words to describe how perfect it is!!
Lol
Once every ten years do I hear something snd think oh, this is gonna stay with me forever
Right? Never heard of Sid before this. I have been listening to this on repeat for days. This touches my soul.
0:02 Blue Spaces
4:32 Do The Dance
8:23 Self introduction
9:32 Dear Sahana
18:09 Came Along
22:50 Band introduction
Thank you :)
Hi I'm so confused bc most of these songs aren't on spotify? Can you let me know where I can find them?
@@ksj638 Did you miss the top comment on this video from Sid Sriram that says only one song has been released thus far?
@@ksj638 they are still unreleased brother except for do the dance
I wand blue spaces to drop so bad
Oh Sid. What a gift to find you. I watched this first on my birthday a week ago. I was alone and sad. But finding you was the gift I needed. So many tears and smiles while listening. I’ve listened many time since. Your Tiny Desk hit me like Jazmine Sullivan’s did. Talent rising.
He has been breaking ground in every region around the world. These are some of his songs from India, you should give these a try. Enai Noki Paayum Thota (this is in Tamil) and UYIRE Sid Sriram (this is in Malayalam). I truly believe music transcends language.
Just discovered this set. I know it's a month late, but Happy birthday 🎉
yes it was totally giving those vibes!!!
Happy (birth)day and all the best for your coming year ❤️
Thalli Pogathey Unplugged by Sid Sriram
7:23 - the next 25 ish seconds are a mastery of being tight in a band - absolute class
Someone told us, in Spotify India, the highest streamed Indian artist in entire 2022 was Sid Sriram! This tinydesk concert shows why! Sid is incredibly versatile.
Even though Sid is huge in South India, recently he sang at Sawai Gandharv festival, the biggest Hindustani (North Indian) classical concert festival in India. That is actually incredible.
His music transcends languages, borders, cultures ... a true world artist.
Thats not true....he was the 10th highest streamed artist.
As long as we have Arijit singh, nobody can take No 1 spot.
I don't think that's true... I love Sid but Arijit Singh has consistently been the most streamed artist in india on spotify. He's also the 4th most followed artist on spotify in the world, so it's hard for anyone else to be number 1 right now...
Spotify India most streamed artists for 2022:
1. Arijit Singh
2. Pritam
3. AR Rahman
4. Anirudh Ravichander
5. Shreya Ghoshal
6. AP Dhillon
7. Tanishk Bagchi
8. Sidhu Moose Wala
9. Devi Sri Prasad
10. Sid Sriram
@@teejayausmusic Thank you guys for correcting. It may have been highest in some category, like Tamil music (ARRahman's music gets divided in his Hindi, Tamil, Telugu etc work). Anyways, I stand corrected.
@@LivDemy It's all good, love your passion for Sid Sriram 🙂
"Dear Sahana" makes me feel like I'm giddy and euphoric in love and nostalgia. All the love to Sriram and the talented folks in the band.
This might be the greatest vocal performance in Tiny Desk history.
I second this. Breathtakingly special!
100% agree
I agree 100% sir. That's absolutely right.
I DEADLY AGREE WITH YOU BROO I FUCKEN DONT KNOW HOW MANY TIMES I CRIED THROUGH OUT THIS SESSION ❤😭
Yes it is🎉
The guitarist is amazing
Totally!
Such amazing fills
Yes, you cannot appreciate the singer.
He with feeling the singer with his guitar
Perfect fusion of Jazz, Carnatic and Soul. Seamless fluid switching between styles . Absolutley heavenly. Bravo brother.
Last time I heard this quality of music was Hariharan in 90s with colonial cousins
My mother recently passed. She had a deep profound love for music. She would feel music and dance in ways I haven't seen in other people. She loved culture and and music influenced by different cultures. She would have loved this music so much and I never knew the thought of never being able to show her music I've found again in my life would hurt this way.
But the music also helps heal me and remind me of that relationship I had with music and her. So thank you. This is profoundly beautiful and you are so talented.
Man, this made me cry.
I am so sorry for your loss, I’m sure your mother was listening along with you 🤍
My sincerest condolences. May peace swiftly find you!
play this at her death anniversary to pay tribute to her
What a beautiful gift she left with you to connect with her beyond life. May the music accompany you in the grief. X
I remember watching his Frank Ocean cover of "We All Try" 15 or so years ago. I'm glad to see Sid still singing and creating. Beautiful performance.
Yes!! Same. I play it regularly still. I am so glad to see this
Still can't believe our nation's flag is on the moon....
Same ❤
That’s exactly where I recognized him from. Good to see he kept it going
Sid making Tamil Nadu and all Indians proud. ❤️ The mantr in the starting beautiful 🙏🕉️
Definitely a pleasant surprise, even my 4yr old comes in after the second song and says, "mom I like this music." Now that's saying something. Thanks so much for sharing great music, I'm never disappointed when I listen to the tiny desk concerts. This guy and his artist collaborators definitely have a couple new fans!
Love this!
My grandfather was a Muruga devotee and last night we were emjoying your dedication at a Durban temple when my brother came over. My dad and I have an estranged relationship and last night we made the first step at reconciliation, thank you for the strength your dedication gave me and thank you lord Muruga,the victorious one and my thathas for doing what they can to bring our family together. 🦚🦚🦚
may you both tread gently and lovingly back into each others lives.
@@kothija 🥺❤️🙏thank you
That's lovely
What a pleasant surprise! He's huge in South India, super cool to see him get more international recognition!
I had never heard of Sid until he covered “We All Try” by Frank Ocean about 10 years ago. That’s when I fell in love with his voice! Glad to see him on Tiny Desk!!!🙌🏽
Beautiful 🥰
PROUD TO SAY HE IS FROM MY STATE MY CITY MY COUNTRY TAMIZHNADU CHENNAI AND INCREDIBLE INDIA
@@gomsram6026 chill
@@rjun152 🤣
Why am I only discovering Sid today? My Goodness! this set has touched my soul. what a gift.
I hadn't heard of Sid before this. Wow. No better feeling in the world when you find new music that fills the soul with warmth and positivity. So, so good.
This is the first time I listened to this genius musician and he's an incredible vocalist.
‘ Dear Sahana’ is probably my new Fav song ❤
Sid gives me JP cooper vibes .
Both of them are musical genius. Love them both
My soul is touched. Thank you so much for this. Not even 10 seconds in and I got tears.
Same!! ❤
Yes I am on the train leaving work and I am crying too. The other passengers think I have lost my mind 😂😂😂
Sid Sriram is actually quite mainstream back in India. Glad people everywehere can discover him through tiny desk!
This marks the change of Music Globalisation! Sid you are a gem that can't be man made! You are the natural diamond who is gonna stay forever and marks our generation! Lots of love and blessings ❤
I feel this in my stomach. It's one of the most originally soulful and spiritual things I've heard in many years. 👏 BRAVO
I just seen sid live yesterday in bend oregon! He opened for bon iver and he was so good!! Then after his set he got right down and was standing next to me in the crowd! Really genuine down to earth dude
whhhat!? I'm so jealous! I was at the Bend show too and now I'm sad I didn't get to meet him! Love Bon Iver, but I bought tix as soon as I saw Sid was opening! I've been listening to this tiny desk on repeat for WEEKs. @sidsriram come back, i want a redo
@@ashleyvf I was to the right of the stage right up front but off to the side and next thing you know I look to my left and there sid is just chillin! Lol I poked my buddy like dude sid is right next to you! I was legit blown away by how good he was and all the people playing with him. And it was the first time seeing bon iver live and my God he didn't disappoint! I had the biggest smile on my face when he started playing blood bank! I'm still on cloud 9 😂
I was at the front of the stage but right in the middle! The whole show was so amazing. I loved every minute!@@santinobucaro412
Today I realised views not always described the quality of content I see on TH-cam, love the vocals, this video deserves much more views than it has now
The number of times I've played "Do The Dance" in the past few days! Soo great to have found your music! Oh, and this was incredible!
I’m so amazed!
Man hi five!
la thik chha
I have never heard anything like your music. I am fascinated by the power in your voice and the way you shift between and blend Carnatic and Western textures of singing; moreover, your band is INSANELY talented and I love the chemistry and passion that everyone seems to have for your compositions. The guitar is impeccable, the drums are so subtly placed yet add so much - it's crazy. I hope you never stop expressing yourself and making and extending the novel genre of music you brought to the Tiny Desk. You're operating on the edge of human creativity, pushing its frontiers, and I am so grateful you are going there.
Thank you so much.
I love the Indian Classical Vocals with a touch of modernity. Thanks Sid Shriram.
Love that he starts his segment presenting to a mainstream western audience with invocation. Killed the fusion!
Absolutely in love with Dear Sahana! Those carnatic vocals scattered in the mix just elevate it to a whole new level.
As an Indian Canadian, for the first time I heard music that inherently made sense to me and effortlessly and unexpectedly touched and moved my heart. Thank you brother,
"Dear Sahana" is stuck in my head and I love it! Can't wait for the album!! His cover of "Life Round Here" was my intro to his style and I love seeing how far he has come!
Just so y’all are aware ….he’s one of the biggest music composer here in South Indian movie industry 🎉 Probably Gets million bucks just like that for singing a contract !!
Love this fusion of Jazz & Carnatic music 🎶 He’s obviously elevating the music to next level 🔥 Big Fan Bro !!
This is more so Rhythm and Blues (R&B) than Jazz, but yes - amazing.
Composer.... Hmm....
@@aSunkeee haha pardon my naiveness
@@MridulKaimal hmm 🤔
Top singer. Not composer.
Literally obsessed with Sahana. Can't wait for the release. Thank you @Sid Sriram, thanks to the whole crew for blessing my day with this absolute gem. @NPR you guys are gold diggers.
Sid has a great voice and really loved the songs, especially Dear Sahana. But spare a moment to stand up and applaud the guitarist! Man that's an amazing amazing tone! Kudos, looking forward to the full album.
Tiny Desk you are far bigger than your name. The gems you bring to our ears. Thank you and Thank you Sid and all the talented musicians especially ❤️ 🥲
One of the most beautiful things I have witnessed in a while. What a vibe. Such a beautiful mix of electronic and organic elements.
There is some form beauty in the subtle art of containing all the sounds/instruments so beautifully, when each and every one of them knows very well that it will take less than a second for them to explode sonically.
Finally, the magical man, Sid Sriram. No words. Always been a fan and forever will be. Hats off sir.
Such a GOLD PERFORMANCE.
Thank you so much for this ! 🌸
this is so surprising as an indian represent and yes sid killed them vocals..
The way this guy is switching from classical to western so effortlessly, its exquisite! Slayy
Just discovered him, right now! Literally 3 minutes in and I'm captivated!!!!!!!!!!! Chills, emotions and taken away from my cubicle.
I got few songs of his for you - long long time, Tamil Songs - Yennai Maatrum Kadhale, Visri. Malyalam - Uyire, Parayuvaan.
First heard this brother years back when he did a Frank Ocean cover, was blown away. Awesome to see him still going and getting a Tiny Desk! Blessings
The skills are truly endless. The “pop” sound hides a lot of what he can do (i.e. the scales).
Sid! Been a long time coming since those Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, and Kendrick covers. Blown away by this 🙏🏻 much love from Livermore, CA
Big love!
Loved Sid since those covers! Played on repeat!!
Just love this. SO MUCH. BRAVO Sid!!!
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
dear sahana is one of the best songs i've heard lately. such a special performance.
Been a fan of his for almost 12 years now. So great to see him getting some recognition on this side of the world.
Thank you, Sid for completely opening my eyes to another world of music. You are truly one of a kind ❤️
First heard of him about 8 years ago, a stand out talent. Great to see him still killing it!
as a musician, I haven't heard anything like this. incredible, really proud to be indian
Oh god this is a master class. this fusion is all I wanted as Indian who also loves western music.
I am a musician from India. This inspires and heals me from the inside. It gives me direction. Thank you Sid!!!! This is a blessing ❤
0:05 Blue Spaces
4:36 Do the Dance
8:15 Self Introduction
9:35 - 17:13 Dear Sahana
18:10 Came Along
Hey, where I can find the Dear Sahana song?? Its not on YT
@@noodle5212 Sad To say but I could not find it anywhere else too.
@@noodle5212 Hey! "Dear Sahana" is unreleased and will be releasing on my forthcoming English language album titled
'Sidharth' later this summer! all love
@@sidsrirammusic Will keep an eye out for that, You are the best men. I like the way you combined jazz and classical genre together.
@@sidsrirammusic waiting for it ❤Love you man !! Been listening to your South Indian music from quite some time but this is just too good . Listening the whole concert on repeat 🔂 these days ❤️
This is the best NPR Tiny Desk concert I’ve ever listened to and today is my first time hearing this. I really relate with him in terms of the cultural blend. This really connect me to my south Asian side despite being more Caribbean and Canadian
Can't believe this happened! This is huge! So proud of Sid! ❤🎉
I keep coming back to rewatch. One of the best tiny desk performances to date
South India Represent. Big Flex with Sid. While this is good but listen to his tamil songs its abosultely great. One of my favourite indian singers.💪
This is an amazing milestone , going through the comments could see many people getting exposure for the first time to carnatic style of singing , hope all of them keep exploring sid and the huge new sea of music ahead of them
I remember when he was posting covers on TH-cam way back when. Glad to see he’s making it, he deserves it 🙏
He’s more than made it he’s one of the biggest singers in Indian film and has prolly made so much money from that. But looks like he’s trying to explore his American side now as well
Thank you Sid. From my heart. Rarely do I cry when introduced to a new artist or group. Do The Dance absolutely ripped my heart out. This recording is even more perfect than the official track. Your band, your harmony vocalists - gah! Just sublime.
Anyone remember his cover of We All Try?? Crazy how far he’s come
Yes sir👊🏼 been here since then! He's been incredible for years
This is more important for South Asia than the artists who performed at Coachella. A real musical talent, so happy for you, Sid! Amazing performance.
Instead of them he should be there 😁
Incredible growth. Just pure and unconditional love for one’s craft can really take them to places and represent their roots and culture.
The SOUL in his voice
He sings with his soul
As an Asian myself (I am not an Indian, btw), his music really touch my soul.
I used to watch all your covers over and over 10 yrs ago..glad to see you still doin it.
There is no other music like this rendition of Dear Sahana. It feels like it's filling a deep long-standing, unattended void of space.
9:32
This is the best tiny desk. In matter of fact this is one of the most beautiful things I've seen and most beautiful and meaningful songs I've ever heard. And the guitars man he's so dope. My new inspiration to practice 😍🇱🇰
i havent heard sid since hearing "entropy" when i was in highschool freshman year 2012.... this is such a great surprise... this is fantastic! dont know the songs but man will i listen to this a whole bunch!!
Thank you for making Dear Sahana. I love it. Makes me feel special, as it were written for me😊
i love how he fuses soul maybe even neo, alternative r&b, funk, and a bit of rock with Carnatic music and does it for Asian and American audiences alike. Really unique artist. It’s pretty experimental as well.
I’m in LOVE with this person’s soul. Something so very sacred and beautiful about the way their creativity manifests itself
As an indian from Guyana, this representation means so much, hearing our music with pop mixed in is unreal. Much love and keep up the amazing work
Ayd my distant cousin!
I had a really bad day at work and this was exactly what I needed without me knowing. Thanks NPR for so many years of wonder
I work as an illustrator and I couldn't finish this passion project that I was working on for the past few months, I stumbled upon this recently, it played in the background and I'm very close to finishing it. Thanks Sid for producing it with npr. Love it
This is nuts! I used to watch Sid's covers on TH-cam back in the 2010's. He's still so so good- that tone!
Great band, but wow, what a voice Sid has!! So much control, I imagine from the Carnatic training he mentioned. Love the fusion of styles in these compositions.
So amazing. So cool to see someone who is South Indian and American so cool to see this unique combination that speaks to my own life represented so beautifully
The intro got me hooked I was blown away I love you Sid you are ridiculously talented Thank you for blessing us with your exquisite Voice 💕
When I tell you I have been waiting for Sid's appearance for YEARS! He delivered this performance with a beautiful twist of both culture and western artistry. Love love love
Sid effin Sriram, crazy artist ! What a gem ✨
Before there was light, there was sound. Quote Of the century and truth of the ages.
WOW! Blown away by the emotion, precision, and diverse blend of music.👏👏👏
This is one of the best tiny desk performances thus far. I have heard this multiple times and keep revisiting it because it brings such joy and calm.
Omg the first note I was drawn in. Powerful voice,energy , heart &soul. ...thaaaaaankyou ❤❤❤
Never expected jazz tune after a ganesh vandana. Loved it to its brim❤
Me too.
Never heard of him before. Loved every moment of this. Beautiful in every sense.
Starts with SANSKRIT , BLEDS CARNATIC , ADDING GRACE TO ENGLISH , REPRESENTING INDIAN CULTURE AT ITS BEST !!! WHAT A VOICE WHAT A LYRICS ❤️ ADORING THIS SET WILL NEVER END
My favorite versions of these songs, grateful for this music 🫶🎶❤️
There are no words for how much this and Sid means to me as 6th gen Indian, and as diaspora. Even more so that he still mentioned Muruga 😭❤
Wow, so cool to see him doing big things. I remember watching his Frank Ocean covers back then wishing he had more recognition!! Glad to see he got it
The most beautiful thing i ever witness.... With love from Nort east_Manipur... A state still facing Narco terror attack.. A War still goin on...
i remember this guy covering frank ocean & the weeknd, now he on tiny desk. big salute.
Im so glad sid is still doing music!! I used to listen to his cover ages ago he did on youtube. Proud of you Sid! Keep doing amazing work!
I’ve shared this with all the people I love who don’t just listen to music, but feel music! Connecting to music is just magic! Thank you and your band for creating such soulful and unique music! ❤️🎶
Started with Ganesh Vandana... Nice touch 👌
I remember when he covered Frank Ocean’s We All Try like 10 years ago! I’ve always checked in on him over the years! So happy to see him here!