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- Maybe it's the quiver in her voice or the poetry in her spare writing, but there's a magnetic pull that draws fans into the songs and stories of Amanda Shires. Watch the singer and fiddler bring her charming music to the NPR Music offices.
Set List:
"Swimmer..."
"Shake The Walls"
"When You Need A Train It Doesn't Come"
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This is 11 years old. Can't believe I'm just hearing it now (10/23). I find her voice/song writing/fiddle playing to be exquisite!!!
I can't think of any woman who has the intriguing mix of vulnerability, beauty and underlying fierceness Amanda possesses. Her song writing, singing and playing are beautiful, but I'm utterly fascinated with the complexity of her personality. She's a definite one of a kind.
You are absolutely right in that assessment, Scott. She seems so vulnerable, then so strong and "fierce," as you suggest. In any case, she is a supreme talent, likely better than Jason. But she is also a mother and partner, the strong part. She is complex and one of a kind, as you say.
This is about the 10th time to watch, I cant not get enough of Amanda, Jason Isbell is the luckiest man alive.
That fiddle solo in the train song (10:17) is amazing. It ends in a locomotive shriek that she silences by singing the next verse. Crazy good acoustic moment.
This woman deserves way more attention. Wonderful sound and talent!
Oh wow! Thanks to NPR Tiny Desk Concerts, I have now found another amazing voice to love!
Pretty much every album that I've actually paid for in the past year has been an artist I've heard on tiny desk concerts.
Very talented and beautiful lady. Great whistler! ❤❤
Such an unusual voice. Love her vibrato with the southern accent. Great artist and songwriter. 😀
"Would you like a song about suicide or love? Alright, we'll do the one about trains." So good.
I could listen all day to her voice and inspired fiddle moments!
I had to watch this 5 times it’s so special
Amanda is a wonderful artist
Her writing is very interesting, thoughtful and beautiful - her voice has a halting and vulnerable quality that draws you in and is wonderfully fascinating
Her albums full of magic and 'when you need a train ...' is a brilliant song
I think I could watch and listen to Amanda forever. Such an expressive voice and what a great fiddle player.
Her voice sounds so fragile... and her fiddle sounds so fierce!
Neat contrast - hadn’t thought about her that way, but she seems to embody opposites somehow.
I have never seen Amanda look the same twice. She is always beautiful though.
she really is though eh?
one of a kind! thank you for this music Amanda
Thanks for highlighting such a great artist.
Outstanding. Tiny Desk never disappoints.
oh boy, she whistles? I'm in love. Her and Andrew Bird should make a collab; if they haven't already.
That is Rod Picott with Amada. Both are very talented people.
Victor Edwards Rod is always a pleasure to see -- I rarely miss a chance to see him.
so beautiful
Fantastic Fiddling and Vocals!!!
Love it, thank you!
LOVE LOVE THIS!
Gorgeous little concert. Of course, I say this about all NPR Tiny Desks but I really mean it this time.
Awesome! We were looking for a new artist to listen to. So happy to find Amanda.
oui it s love at the first hearing ,,,, j aime beaucoup , album pleeeaase , j achete de suite
best train song I ever heard
wow, would not have thought of that but you are 100% correct. The linear "progress" in the melody is undeniable
She has a beautiful voice. Go check her out with the Highwomen band nowadays
AMAZING
caught that too! i like how versatile NPR can be.
If you enjoy this, you should absolutely look up her performances with her husband Jason Isbell. He is an absolutely incredible singer/songwriter.
Phil Campeau Ditto!!!
Phil Campeau Listening to Jason is how i got here Phil...I concur ~peace & blessings~
I'm late to the party Jason brought me to Amanda- I just saw him (them) the other night and I became curious about her. I love their story, love him and now.... love her!
I think I love her.
Great stuff. Carrying Lightning is an excellent album.
Amanda is so good.
love her
her whistling lol so adorable
wow!
Been on an Amanda binge for months. Am i Wrong ???
Tom Hamby nope. Amanda and Jason binge for... 6 months?
and how about 2yrs hence?
Wow .. Definable channeling a bit of Melanie and that’s a compliment .. This lady is awesome
If there was ever a angle on earth, here she is
Live in Paris and NPR is al you need to survive
Wow 😍
Loving her music more and more! Would be cool to hear a duet with her and Andrew Bird...
whats not to like about this lady ,she is amazing
You had me at "Would you like a song about suicide?!" Awesome voice and presence.
Her voice reminds me of Agnes DeMent's. I like her writing too -- I hear she's rocking harder these days, and that's a good thing.
Iris Dement perhaps? Yes i agree. Both endearing singers. Cheers!
Amanda has the voice of angels...
She is channeling Melanie!! Wow! This is new, this is fresh. You go, girl.
Victor Edwards I hear a faint sound of Dolly come out from time to time, but you're right about Melanie. It's been a long time since I even thought of her! Amanda is one of her own though, a new style with I feel a great future. And her with Jason together are magic! :)
Hi Mr. Edwards, forgive my ignorance. I don't know the "Melanie" to whom you refer.
As in "A Brand New Key" Melanie? Sorry if I'm off!
Triple like.....This is music.....not like the crap that the suits at Sony and the other big business music corporations crank out!
I love the pj harvey album in the bg ;)
It would be great to see her and Andrew Bird have a fiddler / violin player's whistle-off.
That would be incredible.
Should have looked at past comments before I spoke. You are correct, sir. That would be exciting!
interesting. like her fiddle.
rabismenow Agree - LOVE her fiddle, it's always perfect!
Freckles :-)
Just discovered you, I was missing out
I want that shirt....
Ha I like the capo on the ukulele.
What is the make of the mic NPR used for this recording. Great stuff
2019
Hot Amanda. Jason, you lucky....d!
thank god im not the only one perving on here .lol
I think she is channeling Axl Rose
@AHopefulRomantic At about 300 views it stops updating for the day. The actual count will show up tomorrow.
Can I hear the crowd talking in the background at the beginning or am I losing my mind?
😎👍😎
@joeyford HAHAA nice catch...i wonder if there are others that listen to great music like this and great hip-hop as well like MF Doom..now i know theres atleast one
ElmerDurrer
I prefer music rather than hip hop.
Isn't that Rod Picott??
DawnVita
Yes
Oh, you clicked :)
Get yourself a man that looks at you like Jason looks at Amanda
Isnt the train song about suicide too?
What song does she’s start with? Thanks
Holy balls
Isbell
now i see what draws me to the blues instead of folk.
I can't whistle
susie wheeler sure you can...lol
break up coming
I adored her before she got too big. Rod Picott is a great song writer.
Got big?
Got. Too. Big? Excuse.
smart people? how hard are your jobs?
joseworldofwarcraft
There are different types of hard.
I hate seeing Amanda with anyone but Jason
I really want to like Amanda Shires, and keep trying. She's a fantastic musician and very good singer. I just don't hear songs when I hear her solo stuff. It's a lot of strumming and singing with no melodies or hooks, and instrumental playing that doesn't advance in any particular direction. When it's over, I can't remember it. I guess I just don't get her.
Johnny Cash with a cute face and a ok body. Gotta cut out the whistling though or get someone that can whistle to do it.
Bonniville Black Cherry 🖕
I actually really like this version of “Swimmer”, because of Amanda’s whistling.
Before she got those awful tattoos.
Her beauty is certainly dynamic :)
wow!