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- January 22, 2016 by BOB BOILEN
I think of Wolf Alice as noisy and primal, but at the Tiny Desk, the band showed a different side - one that was childlike, pretty and quietly wonderful. I knew the three songs the group played from Wolf Alice's 2015 album My Love Is Cool, but I hardly recognized them at first. One test when you're trying to spot talent is seeing how artists step up to a challenge, and Wolf Alice's songs sound muscular even when stripped of volume. The Mercury Prize-nominated British band is a great discovery, and I'm still enchanted.
My Love Is Cool is available now.
iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/my-...
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Set List:
"Fluffy"
"Turn To Dust"
"Bros"
Credits:
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Walker, Julia Reihs; Production Assistant: Kate Drozynski
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Six years later, Bros = one of the greatest songs. Ever. Period.
Your on your period?!
Here in 2022, it's amazing how much more confident Ellie has become as a performer (saw her in Columbus last year, it was incredible). It's really cool seeing my favorite band change so much in a relatively short amount of time :)
the audio from this video is a major full on brilliance !! hats off to the audio engineer !!
+faiq lutfi absolutely !
They always do a great job. World class show this one.
Hats off to the band too! lol
faiq lutfi Yes sound unbelievable quality, I've seen Wolf Alice twice at festivals (tent stages) and one of their stand alone gigs in a venue and I have to say all three times the sound has been absolutely terrible! base completely drowning out everything else!! Could barely make out certain parts!!
So this is a breath of fresh air!!
yep; every Tiny Desk vid has blown me away with the clarity
wolf alice being stunning as usual. thanks tiny desk for having them!
Stunning...spot on...and disarming at the same time.
Ellie is absolutely hypnotizing in this.
Jaw Shwa her eyes...
oh really?
she's nothing really.
I prefer genuine and ugly...even fat and repulsive beautiful hags who are real.
this band wreaks of pretense and poser bullshit
nothing original
so much pretense here it literally drips
>prefers fat and repulsive
no surprise there
Rare Pepe boom, roasted.
so r u
Her voice is like an instrument. Her discomfort doesn't affect her performance. So unique although i agree there is a bit of Cranberries influence there. Yet Ellie is certainly her own soul. She seems to tune into some channel all her own. Brilliant!
Some similarity, not a lot. She actually has more fragility than Dolores. Plus she's English, not Irish. She did grow up in an Irish/English community though.
A "bit" would mean only a small amount. Ellie looks fragile here but there are times she is a very confident front woman taking the lead in live performances. But I also know all too well about Irish women, having lived with a woman of pure Irish ancestry for years.
More like sundays
More English folk tradition I think
What an amazing perfomance! I just love Ellie's voice.
There is something magical in this performance
Very cool performance. These songs work brilliantly as acoustic arrangements. It's amazing how much Ellie's stage presence has evolved since 2016. Here, she was shy and a little awkward. Compare that to her confidence and even swagger at some points in Wolf Alice's 2021 performance at the Reading Festival.
I stumbled upon wolf Alice 2 hours ago and now I can't put my iPad down, I love that moment you discover an amazing band and have to listen to everything they've made on TH-cam!
you stil listening brother? i hope you are well and i send love from Ireland :)
love how folksy this ver of Bros sounds, very much back to their roots
Takes me back to the great eighties band the Sundays. So sweet.
Her eyes. She would devastate me in person.
yeah she's got yin sanpaku, like billie eillish, princess diana, marilyn monroe and jfk.
The eyes chico, they never lie.
this version of fluffy is out of this world
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Ellie is so cute in this! I love when her face blushes because she feels awkward, makes it very authentic. The sound was quite lovely as well 🖤
she's so awkward and quiet in an adorably beautiful way I love it
It's easier to be awkward & quiet in an adorably beautiful way when you're beautiful to start.
Totally. Looks like she even blushed a bit, around 6:36?
🤮
@@BarronVonSchnoot ?
Watch their latest performance at Glastonbury. Night & Day.
Those backing vocals in bros 👍 my word
Only discovered them this year. They are incredible.
Since it isn't already listed in the video, the names of the performers are:
Ellie Rowsell - Vocals
Joff Oddie - Guitar
Theo Ellis - Bass
Joel Amey - Drums
You've ruined me, I can't go back to the album version of "Fluffy" after this.
I like the electric versions as well. I love it when she screams "So Sweet"! Lol.
Same here.
I agree this is the best version by a mile
I did not even really understand the song before this version. Now I like them both better!
I hate the album version. Only because the version they used in the music video is far better!
I've watched this a number of times but I've just noticed something amazing: in the second song, the guitar and voice start together, so there is no reference point, musically speaking, for her to start on the right note. She just does. They both start at the same time, but are both immediately in tune with each other. Incredible...perfect pitch???
He was tuning his guitar for like a minute. Pretty easy to grab her pitch from that
That little guitar lead at 5:42 is gorgeous
She's so beautiful
🤮
Her voice is so beautiful in this stripped down setting, i can see why she started as an acoustic singer.
I also really love "Zero Hour" from "Visions," where she sounds ethereal & haunting.
my only complaint is that the setlist is not longer. i wish we could hear all of their songs like this; the mix is BRILLIANT
Yes it is!
The bass sounds so great in this
Yup i started jamming along on the bass
This was all fantastic, but I was really blown away by this version of turn to dust.
0:08 Fluffy
3:41 Turn To Dust
7:45 Bros
the version of bros in this video is simply beautiful, im so in love, the whole concert was amazing, but bros was beyond amazing idk
okay, i cried to Bros. that version is incredible.
With 3 albums behind them now they should do another, significantly longer one!!
You have to get these back, they have grown soooo much since this performance.
The thing about NPR... You know youve made it when you play a Tiny Desk Concert.
not true. sadly so many still go unnoticed or looked over.
Ellie's persona here reminds me of Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star..cept that she smiles at the end
Ellie's voice during Bros moved me to tears... The studio version almost manages that, but this... I don't know what to say. I get why she once said that there's a hint of sadness and panic in the lyrics now even more than before.
It's like her soul is directly transmitted through her voice.
So agree
One of the best groups around in the past decade. Ellie's vocals are always sweet.
MTV unplugged vibes
+PJ They do sound like they're from the 90s.
definitely some influence from the cranberries
+Hayden Beck that's exactly what i thought when the chorus of the 1st song started!!! So similar to Dreams!
Has nirvana written all over the first song...
PJ Yep! These guys would have been right at home in the nineties. Refreshing to hear.
At 54 I considered myself seasoned and don't spend a lot of time listening to newer or younger bands..... don't know how I came across Wolf Alice but glad I did
I'm older than you and discovered them last December. Great, great band.
Me too🙌
Never thought Wolf Ailce would dare to go accoustic. They look a bit nervous and uncomfortable, but I think it's courageous and turning out great.
Originally it was just Ellie and Joff as a folk duo, acoustic's their origin :)
Originally it was just Ellie and Joff as a folk duo, acoustic's their origin :)
They write every song on acoustic guitars. They look cool as cucumbers to me.
Cucumbers are cool.
There’s actually quite a bit of acoustic sets with these guys they’re very good at it ! some of the best acoustic sets I’ve ever seen I keep saying what impresses me the most is people forget these are kids writing these adult mature lyrically impressive songs, and performing at a professional level, that’s what makes them so impressive to me ! imagine what they would be like when they get in their 30s and beyond and still playing music 💝💝💝
Her shyness here reminds me of Hope Sandoval, I can't give a bigger compliment than that.
And I like Wolf Alice a lot. Ellie may have seemed awkward and shy but she's got it together. They have a good sense of humour. This is a great platform for promoting any artist. A petite MTV is what it is.
She seems so stunningly beautiful in part because she's stunningly beautiful.
Awkward, talented, beautiful--that's Ellie Rowsell. The entire band is terrific!
This is easily the best Tiny Desk feature. It brilliantly illustrates what it’s supposed to be - a stripped back acoustic session.
love this one- do think Florence + The Machine’s tops it though, probably due to Hazel Mills’ incredible backing vocals.
Lovely performance, I thoroughly enjoyed it: raw, eerie and alluring. The unplugged/acoustic sound suits them, IMO. I definitely look forward to hearing more from them in this style.
this is where you see a bands true colors very cool colors
Wolf Alice
is incredible!
She had such beautiful vibrato and knows exactly when to use it. Beautiful voice!
It's definitely a non-classical vibrato, but it works. Ellie has since developed a more professional vibrato, which is crucial for their material on Blue Weekend. Very impressive, especially considering that she has had no vocal training.
Very different from what I expected from them. Great performance from a talented band,
Her voice is banging!!!!!!
this version of fluffy gives me life
I never thought I'd ever feel the way I once did years ago about music ever again. Wolf Alice changed that. Great that these talented musicians are doing what they do whilst making so many listeners happy. Fanfuckintastic imho. Have a great life peeps, we're all in this together.
Brilliant performance. Kudos to the engineer, too. Sounds great.
She is an amazing vocalist with sounds of classical training. I have a new respect.
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You are wrong. She has zero training. Much less classical.
She does sound trained though which is remarkable. Recent glasto show she even sounds operatic at times
She was a chorister as a kid
@@enkiitu she definitely had vocal training a few years ago.. her live vocals changed dramatically and you could see her supporting her diaphragm in the months following. She’s untouchable now and fair play to her for doing it.
I find myself coming back to this from time to time ❤️
Me too.very talented band
Just found Wolf Alice! Tiny Desk concert is great!!
Whoa. That version of "Bros".
thanks KEXP. thanks NRP.
KEXP is the reason I discovered this band. So glad I stumbled across it.
Same here, what a nice discovery
@@EvilTwinRob same!!!
Absolutely phenomenal. Found this with my second Gin of the day in hand, and I can imagine no better pairing. Love your sounds, thank you for existing
Zack Vye Great idea! I've no gin around, but I'll pour myself a glass of scotch and hit repeat!
And cheers! 👍🏻
They look so young and cute!!!
This Band is simply amazing.
Another great TIny Desk gem! Really enjoyed this performance. Looking forward to hearing more from these guys
Have you listened to their next two albums since this?
they're so good in acoustic too. love how versatile they are. npr please invite them again
Fluffy as performed here sounds like a real classic.
Beautiful, mystical music and beautiful young people.
ooh really interesting hearing the acoustic versions! love it!
WOW....I can't stop listening to this clip...
Absolutely brilliant!
Definitely love this acoustic version better than the originals!👏👏
Wow! They are always impressive in any venue. Check ‘em out - they adapt like no other band I’ve seen/heard. Fresh air!
Ellie looks so awkwardly cute in this. Just can't stop listening to Wolf Alice - roll on the next album!
fluffy here sounds like 90s. i love it.
Joel and Ellies voices are like peanut butter and jelly. sooo nice
There is seriously no flaw in this performance, I love these versions of these songs!!
Definitely the best version of this song, brilliant & beautiful
Sorry was commenting on Fluffy, I’d like to add that hearing the drummers voice / singing on any of Wolf Alice songs really compliments Ellie’s unbelievable singing voice,
My God, NPR makes phenomenal sounding vids. This sounds so good even through a pc and my Grado SR80 headphones.....love this band
I've returned to this performance many times. Love all 3 songs. Nice blend by the entire group.
these guys knowww how to do an acoustic set
What a great band. Proving that they've got the chops to play acoustically. Her voice is beautiful . Soulful. So many people try to over sing these days. I blame the XFactor. More like Wolf Alice please!
worked at a hotel when they stayed for a week. Cool folks. The drummer was a kind soul. chit chatted with me during night shift. All kind souls.
The best Tiny Desk ever! I've watched it at least 50 times and it still gives me goosebumps at times!
Turn to Dust is beautiful, probably my favourite Wolf Alice song. That wonderful folky Dorian melody in the verse makes it feel as though it's from another time
Fluffy 0:00
Turn To Dust 3:38
Bros 7:43
This version of Bros is just so good bro
This is possibly one of the best videos out there, I just love this so much
That beady eye song, the guitar slide, kills me, so lovely and cool sounding. And her voice is pure magic!
I know they can play, but blimey. She can sing👌
So cool! A real band with a singer who has a pretty voice!
By far the best version of this song. Can’t get enough of it.
I like the way she says funny, I've always loved that fluffy acoustic version since back in the day
A regular on my re-watch list since 2016, great performance!
This was amazing! So nice to hear this band change the tempo and still sound wonderful!
Just stumbled across this after hearing Bros for the first time on the radio. Can’t get enough of this acoustic version, I’m now quickly catching up with their work, how fast you ask? To give you a reference point I am somewhere between a snake and a mongoose…and a panther.
the awkward moments when the guitarist is using one guitar to play three songs with three different tunings
Yup lol
Jeffrey Yep -smh
do you know what the tunings are?
do you know what the tunings are?
She looks like Peter Murphy from Bauhaus and she's soo cool.
wolf alice gives me such homely vibes, I feel so comfortable when I listen to them their music it's so welcoming and embracing oh my
this version of fluffy is so nice oh my god
Possibly my favorite performance by them
Can't wait to see you in October 😍
Bring them back!