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- Helado Negro | June 30, 2017 - The artist Helado Negro (Roberto Lange) made a very big impression on me when I first experienced him almost eight years ago. It was a sound I had never quite heard, and I was immediately drawn in; there were layers of synths, percussion that percolated rather than pulsed, vocals that epitomized the world ethereal and lyrics in Spanish and English that floated amidst the music like wisps of smoke.
I caught his live show in Mexico City and in Austin, Texas and each time the spectacle of theater and elaborate presentation were just as important as the music (including two dancers covered in what can best be described as Christmas tree tinsel).
But that's not what you're getting here - instead of tinsel, we get Roberto standing behind Bob Boilen's desk in a t-shirt that says "Young, Latin and Proud," the title of his most recent single. That's the essence of the songs he chose to play (and really, his entire catalog), music about being a young American with Ecuadorian parents, singing about life in here in the U.S.
Our little concert here also shows off an acoustic treatment of Helado Negro's vision, and it's just as compelling without the electronics. In fact, it's as if the songs reveal a different aspect of themselves, the lyrics intimate and laid bare. Personally, I loved the sound of the alto and tenor saxophones playing harmonies in place of a bank of keyboards. As you'll see, the entire band perfected that delicate balance of intensity and low volume, letting the music and ideas breathe.
This performance was a long time in the making, but the payoff is clear, presenting an artist in full command of his craft.
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Set List
"Transmission Listen"
"Young, Latin and Proud"
"Run Around"
"It's My Brown Skin"
Musicians
Roberto Lange (vocals, guitar); Nathaniel Morgan (sax); Angela Morris (sax, violin); Ben Lanz (bass guitar); Weston Minissali (synthesizer); Jason Nazary (drums)
Credits
Producers: Felix Contreras, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Morgan Noelle Smith, Kara Frame; PA: CJ Riculan; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR.
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absolutely underrated performance. hes so good!!!!!! and only getting better!!! we need a new tiny desk from helado for his new album :)
Crooning like a bird on a branch. His solo performances with electronics instead of a band are delicious aural treats as well. Esp. the one with the people covered in tinsel slowly moving in the background. WOnderful sounds and passion.
He opened for a Sylvan Esso at a show I went to in 2017. He was amazing, but it seemed like everyone in the audience was so confused like they didn't know what they had signed up for lol.
Young, Latin and Proud is going to be stuck in my head. I love it!
one of the voices that put me into a state between laughing and crying. Irresistible
Met him in Philly yesterday and was humbled and wanted to hug him so bad. Ive never felt such a connection with an aritst. He drowned me
It's cool to see him with a band behind him. I've only ever known him to have all this sequencing and synth stuff which in itself is an impressive operation, but this is such a different and interesting flavour of his that didn't expect actually. I would happily love to see him do a stripped down acoustic tour just like this.
I saw him in November and he had a lovely band. It was amazing. Literally never felt more like a fangirl for ANYONE
Dang, this dude is incredible.
I'm so in love with this tiny desk concert.
love his hair, his mustache, his voice, and their sound!!
They aren’t a band tho
Amazing. Love the vibration in his voice, and the music is very pleasant and dancable!
Saw this guy open for Sylvan Esso. The audience just didn't get him at all and I could see his frustration. Got a chance to talk to him at his merch table. Told him he reminded me of Beefheart in the way he takes artistic chances with his style and raw lyrics. He lit up like it made his night.
i was in a show when he was touring with them too, and witnessed the same, it was super rude, the audience talked during his entire set. i was so upset i left in the middle of Sylvan Esso (i had paid to see him anyway), wish i'd stayed knowing he'd be at his own merch table!! but glad you said that to him, wondering if it was the same show....
I saw him when he opened for Beirut about 4 years ago! Same situation, I felt for him
Sounds like a ripped version of Devandra
Firts 5 seconds and I'm already loving them
00:00 - Transmission Listen
04:16 - Young, Latin and Proud
08:03 - Run Around
11:37 - It's My Brown Skin
Saw him open up for Sylvan Esso and it was awesome. Was not expecting it honestly.
I love the feel of this band so muccchh. Also the main singers hair is just so on point.
Saw these guys when they were headlining for Cuco a few weeks ago and the singer serenaded me when I was about to cry because my feet were killing me. I literally had to crouch down because my ankles were burning from standing for 3 hours. Had no idea who they were but their music was super soothing, glad I got to see them perform live. 💜
i've seen roberto perform 3 times now and he's such a lovely guy who creates such a beautiful and loving atmosphere with his music and in-between songs talks. he's really what it means to be an artist and to touch people...crying rn watching this tinydesk
this guy elevates the English language!!!!!
Loved this voice vibration.
misterexpensive sound like a damn goat
These people are tripping. I dug his vibrato. It's different.
I agree, would be better if he used the did it more sparingly, though. Many music snobs will shit on him for using it at all. I try and forget about whats considered "correct" and listen to the sound that the artist makes as a whole. This performance reminds me a little bit of Ian And Sylvia's version of Tears of Rage.
I love it but not in constance. Drizzle it here and there and it's beautiful. Overall, found me a new band I love though
A mix of Nina Simone and Antony and the Johnsons!
i feel so inspired & at peace. tysm
His voice is like a mantra!
A big fat ol' thumbs up for this creativity.
What a sound
that filled me with such joy
The tears why are they falling , this is just beautiful omg 💕 , so happy I stumbled upon this band !
Voltando aqui pra dizer que o verei ao vivo em
novembro!!!!!!!!
Gorgeous and wondrous!
Tiny desk makes me hate studio everything
Helado negro es un genio. Hace un par de años vino a la Argentina y dió un show hermoso. Saludos de los YORKERS esperamos hacer algo juntos pronto!
Beautiful
the truth in music. thanks for this post! 🇵🇷
Super uplifting!! Beautiful combination of different sounds
Beautiful!
Was waitin for him comin up on tiny desk and expected not to much - great lovely gig !!! 👏🤝🥰🤞🐞🌻🎼
Love this!!!
I LOVE THIS MAN A LOT
Debería existir esta version en spotify :(
Mabe Lopez helado negro es la ley
Vengo de Spotify con la misma sensación jajaja
Es mejor que la versión original. Es verdad.
Somehow Edith Piaf is in his voice
Daniel Blanco R sheep vibrato thats why. Sounds bad
@@maycobolivarsanchez8698 You have poor taste. Vibrato is a natural mechanism of the voice and his is very released
Gets me excited beyond reason, not sure why.
Love him and his band 💚
One of my favorite performances
Very Devendra. Music, instrumentation, vibe and voice. And I like it!
¡¿cómo es posible que recién escuche esto?!
Que simple, recien lo descubri en una radio de RAP jajaja pero esta muy buena la musica que hace el loco, me dejo bien prendido jaja
Thanks to AltLatino I discovered HeladoNegros music 🙌🏼
Me encanta
Buenisimo! writing my paper about GUNBUN winery in Sonoma, California and I received an email about your band. I love it! felicidades!!!!!!
Te amo! 💞
Reminds me of Devendra Banhart!
L E H their voices are so similar...!!!! Is because of how they vibrate I think
they are friends as far as I know
I was JUST about to write that haha
Yes yes. Was going to write this too...
Its just the first song that you can maybe compare, Its irritating don't compare artists different perspective of their work
Qué delicia escucharles. Sobre todo el cierre con Runaround.
i falled in love with this !
Where has this been all my life?
❤❤❤
💜🤗💜
Young, Latin, and proud 🤟🏼🤟🏼
addictive like a good chocolate ice cream, thanks again npr
Great combination great band
I think, after two times heard this, that I love this Music.....i like it very well.
I have some recommendations
Genial!
Vining to this
Loco la rompes en tantos niveles saludos desde Ecuador Amazónico
MR SATAN IS SO COOL
Reminds me a little of Devendra Banheart.
logick3 definitely
reminds me a lot to dev
Reminds me Chicano Batman 💕
it's funny because they popped up as "up next"
Meets Devendra bandhardt
and Devendra
El no es chicano nisiquiera es mexicano es de Ecuador
@@Andres-bm3gw es nombre de una banda. No clasificacion.
Wooooo!
Love
The VIBES
Wow! best way to start my week! I didn't know you were around here :)
As a South American I can tell you why the name "helado negro" black icecream cone, it's a cute little joke to dark texture skin people with afros, they are said to look like a black ice cream cone.
First seconds reminded me of Devendra Barnhart (I'm not shure, I always got his name wrong). Their voices are super similar.
is Banhart (and sure* xD) =)
please record an acoustic album
...sounds like a young Bose...from Brooklyn...
at the end when him and angela are hugging
Es lindo
For first hearing Helado Negro, i hate to say that i was a little disappointed to hear the album version. I really love this version so much more.
I feel that way about so many TDCs. I will fall in love then look around for other work. Turns out I often love TDC the most of all their work.
This is some dope shit New favorite
Saw them a few months ago, incredible. You guys should get Ripe to do a TDC
Any brazilians here also got the Caetano Veloso vibe on Run Around?
Muito
Gave me Jeff Buckley vibes! Good stuff. Thank you!
Is he single? i need to know for medical reasons
❤️
💛💛
Sounds so much like Devendra Banhart
Lechuzita !
Primavera Sound São Paulo quero te ver com uma das garotas que estavam com você no KEXP
Devendra Banhart + Caetano veloso
I keep my tears in but this struck a nerve
Latin Beirut?
Yessss! My same exact thought! The vibrato and instruments set the tone
I actually saw him when he was opening for Beirut in Munich and it was magical
I hear Norton Buffalo in that voice! A great performance.
Tu abuela es... ;)
Is that RDJ on the bass???
Fuck!
One of my goals as a musician is to perform at the Tiny Desk Concert.... I love the performances and the music y'all put on here... Where do I book my band project?
@presidentehan
This sounds almost exactly like Devendra Banhart (not saying that's a bad thing).
Hercules has come a long way since Dragonball.
Luca bocci con más años y litros de birra encima
portugal the man please and thank u
No
hes the only latin in the group
Please post chances juke jam