The Midnight Hour: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- July 18, 2018 | Sidney Madden -- Tiny Desk concerts usually take place in the afternoon.
It might come as a surprise for a 1990s-era hip-hop artist and composer to deliver a sultry set of jazz fusion - one that seems better suited for midnight hours in a smoky club than late afternoon in a newsroom office - but keep in mind, the Tiny Desk itself was a surprise at its inception.
After years of produced releases and jam sessions, A Tribe Called Quest's Ali Shaheed Muhammad and composer Adrian Younge formed The Midnight Hour in 2018 and released a 20-track album of the same name that bathes fans in an elixir of hip-hop, R&B and jazz.
For the new band's Tiny Desk, the talented pair of impresarios - Younge stationed behind the keys with an undone satin bow tie and vaguely opaque glasses, Muhammad with a blue pinstriped suit and deep violet Fender guitar - turned their concert into a family affair, leading a six-piece band with interchanging vocalists through a stirring four-song set.
The session started with "Black Beacon," a cut cool enough to personify the stride of a 1920s speakeasy boss, then jumped to a bluesy, '70s style ballad "There is No Greater Love." Less than 10 minutes later, Younge aimed the mic at 16-year-old Angela Muñoz, whose syllables were aided by a wispy snare as she sang with wisdom beyond her years. The group ended with the hopeful and key-heavy "Mission."
Younge and Muhammad first teamed up in 2013 on a Souls of Mischief album, and later joined forces to soundtrack Marvel's Luke Cage series. Based on the success of the Netflix series and the genre-hopping magic conjured at this Tiny Desk, it's clear why this new outfit deserves its own moment in the limelight.
Set List
"Black Beacon"
"There is No Greater Love" feat. Loren Oden and Saudia Mills
"Bitches Do Voodoo" feat. Angela Muñoz
"Mission"
Musicians
Adrian Younge (keys), Ali Shaheed Muhammad (bass), Jack Waterson (guitar), David Henderson (drums), Stephanie Yu (violin), Bryan Hernandez-Luch (violin), DeAndre Shaifer (trumpet), Jordan Pettay (saxophone)
Credits
Producers: Abby O'Neill, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Bronson Arcuri, Maia Stern, Khun Minn Ohn; Production Assistants: Catherine Zhang, Téa Mottolese; Photo: Eslah Attar/NPR.
These dudes are in 10 different bands. Reminds me of the school musicians who would play with anyone, all they wanted to do was make music. Keep it going Ali and Younge
Reminds me of the beautiful scores and or movie soundtracks of the 1970s, so much flava, so much soul, such a full sound with talented musicians
Ali Shaheed is so talented...I love everything about this sound. Thanks again Tiny Desk!
I love NPR. It really has open my musical ears and allowed me to appreciate every instrument and every genre of music. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Good lord, Angela Munoz sounds mature *way* beyond her years. Hope her career goes well!
She reminds me of Amy Winehouse
She and Adrian just released the most amazing record, it's a must check it out!
Respect to Josh the audio engineer. Damn good work with the mix epsecially on the strings and horn section.
I love these kinda jams..jazzy/big bandy with a little hip hop thrown in their..no computers in sight..very smooth
Angela Muñoz has a talent that is rare, especially at her age.
The Midnight Hour has been on heavy rotation on my Spotify at work. Such a groooooove man! Ali's bass is a underlining pulse man!
I will remember Angela and watch out for her music. So beautiful, so inspiring, that I could practically felt sitting at a bar in a late late show. Her voice should be heard.
She’s got her own album out now. Produced by Adrian Younge. Check it.
RIP Phife Dawg
Saw the midnight hour play live last night, despite this video being amazing. It doesn't do them justice, live, they were absolutely phenomenal. Literally one of the best gigs I've ever seen. Please check them out live. 👌
Came for the purple bass, stay for amazing music
Jimi Hendrix has a song about a purple bass doesn’t he? :-]
Michel van der List if its what you mean is purple haze.. well its depend on personal interpretation :)
you and me both hahaha
Ikr
YUP!!!
This music is pure magic! Definitely the best album I've heard this year (predictably ignored by the music press).
I saw them live few years ago, and it is probably the best concert I've seen. Honestly, it was totally unexpected. I really hope they will tour again 😢
I am going to get to see them live at the Record Bar here in Kansas City next month. CAN'T WAIT! So soulful.
Black Beacon is truly an instant classic,
no BS no gimmicks just incredibly beautiful music
bless
🙏
thank you tiny desk always good artist an excellent music
Pure talent. Thank you Adrian, Ali & The Midnight Hour.
Wow...transported me to the silky smooth sounds of the Blaxploitation films of the 70s...if you close your eyes, you'd almost expect Curtis Mayfield or Donny Hathaway to perform vocals to accompany this fine music....
...and then the singers come in...WOW...Angela Munoz blew me away with that voice of hers...YOU GO, GIRL!!!
NPR...TINY DESK...once again, your sound engineering is on POINT! Thanks for another great post!
Our tax money and contributions hard at work! NPR music has the best live sets. So personal and intimate.
Man, this tiny desk is indescribably good for countless reasons!
the piano player Angela is fire! loving the bucket hat
It's a Kangol.
Angela is not playing the piano..just chilling next to piano player
@@oldirtydasher shd played solo for 1 song.
The Midnight Album brought me here and since it is a Tiny Desk production I am staying... incredible band, thank you for bringing the music, love, vibration - this will heal our nation , I will play this heavy for my son - I just need more time ... I vow
That young lady got me chills, definitely something there thanks for sharing your expression
I swear, the first note she sang, IMMEDIATE spine-tingles! WOW!
Wow, give Angela her own tiny desk!
Adriana Auten This music is on another level of dopeness.
I swear i would cry
Give it a year
What a way to start my birthday! Incredible! And all 3 singers are amazing!
Poppa Bear hbd
Fundi Nkuta Thnx
Happy Belated Birthday Poppa Bear
Rochelle Johnson Cabil Thank You
Dopeness!!!!! OMG! Soon to be a Jazz classic!
Ouhhhh Soooooo beautiful !!!! Thanksfully to All of You !!!! Yes the special voice of the young girl...but All together it's great !!!!☺👍🎈💗
Came back here after hearing Angela's and Adrian's recent offering - Introspection. What an incredible record. This tiny desk is just overflowing with talent, absolutely incredible!
I got chills when Angela started singing damn
Thank you NPR/TDC! At first, I could appreciate the talent of this group, but it wasn't for me. Made it through the whole show as I felt obligated to respect these fine ladies and gents, at minimum. Read some comments, hung out a bit, grabbed a coffee... Figured I should replay one more time. Now.can't.stop.replaying. Cheers!
Voodoo in the Dark felt like Amy Winehouse right there. Good show.
My favorite group!!! Hi Ali!😍 Hello Adrian😄
It's absolutely incredible how they play with each other...WooooooooW!
He plays probably what he has ever wanted to play. The counterpart of sampling is the little frustration you get listening to so much dope music. Even if it makes you feel good you also take your limitations right in face. When it pushes you to take a step like this, that's a win-win. Their music is pure dope and matches their band name 200%
Headed to Santa Monica Cali tonite to check them out! Another great weekend in our Golden State!
This concert changed my life. So beautiful.
Adrian and Shaheed did their thing on the Luke Cage soundtrack.
Mate dont even get me started 😂
That’s exactly what got me into a lot more of Adrian’s and Shaheed’s music!
Wow Angela is amazing!
Everyone was amazing and the young lady voice is mature beyond her years. (Beautiful)I can't wait to hear what she sounds like in 5 years!
It's not a surprise. ATCQ got that jazz vibe from somewhere.
While I'm at it, David Henderson needs some sort of Tiny Desk award for most appearances by a drummer.
I love every moment indeed. This is that stillness and quiet somber imaginative music that takes you into a great slumber. Or a Saturday kickback. That young lady is awesome. That band is spectacular.
So beautiful
I really enjoyed this show and look forward to this album.
Who got their tickets to see them at Thalia Hall in the Chi - Oct 2019? 🙋🏽♀️ this girl does💜💜💜💜
Sick, reminds me a bit of of 4hero. Happy to se Ali Shaheed doin his thing
Saw these guys last night. Drummer is a beast, so much fun to watch. Plays like he's in a punk band.
Amazing music, loving TMH! I came from the Rakim video, same band awesome music! 🙌🙌🙌
I can’t stop streaming this album
Man I still wish that Tribe should have come here to perform. What a legendary performance it would have been
Ali the bass player looks like someone who just learned the bass but is surprisingly killing it hard.
Seriously his hand position and how he looks at his hands make him look like a beginner but the playing itself is on point.
ahaha thought the same thing! Him looking down like that and playing with his thumb looked kinda amateur ish, but he's killing it
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL 💯🔥💯💪💪
They are some legends playing here!!! mad respect!!!!
Two years late, but hey, I'm still alive and this music is moving. Thank you endlessly, NPR Music! PS And, of course, much appreciation to The Midnight Hour. PPS Angela Muñoz steals the show. PPPS I purchased their album (iTunes) while I was listening to this.
I didn't know Ali Shaheed Muhammed played Bass. Learned something new. This group's sound is on point
Yes indeed, sounds to the mindset
Pure and utter class....
Holy shit, I was not expecting Angela to sing like that! Her voice surprised tf out of me. Such a great performance.
This is amazing i came for that spicy bass but damn everyone was on point i'll defo be listening to more for these guys
Angel has got some hardcore Erykah Badu and Amy Winehouse vibes 👍🏽👏🏽🔥🔥
That man's voice...OMG!!! CHILLS!
Angela Muñoz...... The young lady is fire!
I just love NPR Tiny DESK! I love the diversity of those who perform. Thanks for the delivery of what is and was A JOURNEY!
Gracias señor bajista 🙌🏻 hands down!
Holy hell, at first I was like who is that girl in the fluffy bucket hat, then as soon she started singing I got chills!
their album is amazing
Home girl got serious and undeniably great talent especially for a lady as young as herself.
Sounds Great This Is Awesome
NPR Music is killing it this week. Thanks for the great music and knowledge of a new great band. Shout out to the sound engineers! Quality is amazing as always.
"The pure sensation of hearing the divine descending upon our small world... Music clears the mind and soothes the heart."
I know this band is another step in the continued growth of these extraordinary musicians, but its show the quality of music and performance that can be accomplished when people join together in an act of selflessness.
Always something marveling to discover, here on the tiny desk :) i am in love with this show.
Bring it back!
As soon as I saw Mr. Muhammad I clicked it! Tribe called quest fan! Fantastic!
Amazing, beautiful, love it !!!
This is truly brilliant from beginning to end
Digging the - Sammy Davis Jr just stumbled out of a club at 4am with my bow tie undone - look
I drove around listening to this. So smooth.
I could listen to this for hours.
MF Doom would Murk that 1st track!!!
R.I.P. MF Doom.
This hurt...
Loving every minute! Thank you.
That was beautiful. It is now midnight all day for me!
This is superb. Thanks once again Tiny Desk for providing a platform for real musicianship.
Galera , adorei demais esse som conforta o coração belo instrumental graças a Deus.
That young pianist almost reminds me of Snoh Aalegra,who's voice I really enjoy.
Melhor apresentação musical que ouvi em muitos anos. Genial.
Best musical performance I've heard in many years. Great.
So much soul, music as emotion.
Needed this Wednesday morning!
What's wrong with you guys her voice is amazing!
Tk Slate not bad for a Vulture
This puts me in the mind of Soul Music from the 70's.
Without even realizing it, I watched this great set at the suggested time....perfect!
Headphones definitely needed for this one!
WOW!!!!! THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!
I have been wondering when this was going to transition to RUclips..Thanks for the upload. Jazz meets Hip-Hop done right, mad love got the album and got mad respect and love for this project!!! Can't wait for Samora Pinderhughes session on here, now that will really be the ultimate.
Musicianship on point!!!
Plus, Mr. Younge and Mr. Muhammad are beautiful creatures. 😂😂
I had a chance to meet these cats in person, and i must say, it was one of the BEST moments i've ever experienced. They were so cool and down to earth.
That Purple Bass color scheme is DOPE!!!!
Somebody give the drummer some!
nah
Word!!!
Drummer Boi Is Gettin Busy!!!
HammondB200 STFU colonizer
................ stop being emotional demetrius
I absolutely love the drummer!!! He gets it in...N A MAJOR WAY!💪👍
This is simply great!
Ali shaheed 🔥