Anna Calvi: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
  • The slow build that takes place in just three short songs performed at the NPR Music offices -- from a guitar instrumental to the final primal cry of "Jezebel" -- is nothing short of astonishing. Calvi plays three songs from her self-titled debut in this powerful performance at the NPR Music offices.
    Set List:
    "River To The Sea"
    "Surrender"
    "Jezebel"
    For more videos and to subscribe to the Tiny Desk Concerts podcast, visit npr.org/tinydeskconcerts.
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Комментарии • 272

  • @MrCopperthwaite
    @MrCopperthwaite 9 лет назад +207

    Refreshing to hear the sound of someone letting a guitar breathe.

    • @jogonel
      @jogonel 9 лет назад +13

      Love this comment

    • @Multi-Color
      @Multi-Color 9 лет назад +4

      MrCopperthwaite and her voice!

  • @5k33k
    @5k33k 3 года назад +10

    Since I couldn't find em anywhere else, here are the names of the musicians
    Anna Calvi - Guitar/Vocals
    Mally Harpaz - Harmonium
    Daniel Maiden-Wood - Percussion

  • @coldacre
    @coldacre 8 лет назад +136

    she is such an amazing, AMAZING guitarist. she has a rare gift.. its called "Feel". its the dynamics, the way the note is played, the amount of force, the amount of vibrato... the timing of the next note. I haven't been this transfixed by a guitarist since Jeff Buckley. Johnny Greenwood from Radiohead has this innate gift too, but he rarely plays guitar anymore (and virtually never just a clean tone in 15 or more years). Jeff Martin from The Tea Party can play like this.....but its been a long time since he's played music this 'raw' (electric clean into a tube amp).
    Anna - you stand alone!!! one part Jeff Buckley, another part Blixa Bargeld... and thankfully.. the largest part ANNA CALVI.
    bless your beautiful soul.

    • @tittyfrance3540
      @tittyfrance3540 8 лет назад +4

      +Coldacre tres bonne description du talent de cette artiste, great,,,

    • @TheSecondNature
      @TheSecondNature 7 лет назад +2

      Coldacre Johnny DOES play clean guitar even in their most recent stuff. just take a listen to the PERFECT arpeggio he does on the song "Nude". Gives me chills big big time. Not to mention his very recent project Junun, where he mostly plays a clean Les Paul. And his renditions of steve reichs's works and so on

    • @ChrisR_68
      @ChrisR_68 6 лет назад +1

      Coldacre i totally agree, that playing just blows me away and i get goosebumps everytime. Her strumming is mesmerising !!how she hits those strings like circular movement. She is classically trained at the violin which is an influence. My Son is a guitarist & he 1st picked up the violin when he had some lessons at school, then he picked up my guitar as i played guitar which i Don't anymore. Anyway he loved it enough to start playing and drop his violin lessons.
      His violin tutor kept ringing up to get him back as he said he is brilliant on violin and he reckoned he was gifted & going places but no he wanted to do guitar !!
      He got a top degree at uni, now doing his masters and im so proud ☺

    • @tomomichalcak4171
      @tomomichalcak4171 6 лет назад

      Coldacre Certainly agree...a little recommendation tho. If you know who’s Marc Ribot (or don’t) go definitely check out his band Ceramic Dog...I’ve seen them live a few months ago and it was the most intense musical experience I’ve ever had. They’re just so insanely off the hook/thrashing/out of control but at the same time very very nuanced and pro. I remember a great moment Marc turning volume knob all the way down on a Jaguar (so just the bare string plucking was heard) and the drummer (Ches) was licking his hands, and producing these “woooaaa” “weeey” sounds on the membranes of his drums...then all of a sudden a massive fuzz tone as he turned the knob back and the bassplayer just started some random shit noise on MiniMoog or sum. Also there was a Theremin virtuoso Pamelia Kurstin jammin with them. I.N.S.A.N.E!!!

    • @TheNerdCinema
      @TheNerdCinema 5 лет назад

      lo u r such a moron, i think u r eating your shit and stuff

  • @ChrisR_68
    @ChrisR_68 6 лет назад +8

    I love her playing riders on the sea, look at around 2:32 how she strums which is amazing !!! And she shows what an accomplished guitarist she is as well as her phenomenal voice !!
    She ticks all the boxes for me ☺

  • @markjackson5665
    @markjackson5665 10 лет назад +21

    What a great guitarist!

  • @DonLuisMario
    @DonLuisMario 10 лет назад +7

    NPR offers some of the most gorgeous little concerts ever. This Anna Calvi´s performance is exquisite and emotional and soul penetrating. Thank you guys!

  • @Galilean6
    @Galilean6 10 лет назад +3

    One of the most diverse-sounding artists I've heard in a long time...I think ever. Speechless. Can't wait to see her in November!

  • @guillermomontoyo
    @guillermomontoyo 6 лет назад +4

    This was the most amazing performance I have EVER seen! She is amazing. Her bandmates are amazing. Her guitar is amazing. Her skill is amazing. Amazing amazing amazing.

    • @ChrisR_68
      @ChrisR_68 4 года назад

      I totally agree !!!!! She is bloody awesome guitar & voice

  • @_brrr
    @_brrr 12 лет назад +7

    I loved "Jezebel." The accordian-like instrument added a nice dimension to the piece.

  • @SuperKamoman
    @SuperKamoman 8 лет назад +49

    The card falling off the shelf at 5:00 is perfect. haha

  • @OrangeCatGlow
    @OrangeCatGlow 12 лет назад +5

    I love her voice

  • @DanFrechette
    @DanFrechette 9 лет назад +23

    A profound genius has risen among us all. Welcome to our radars.

  • @jdfoster129
    @jdfoster129 7 лет назад +7

    she's just incredible

  • @dymasong7828
    @dymasong7828 8 лет назад +9

    stunning artistry and skill....ear candy

  • @waxwoman74
    @waxwoman74 11 лет назад +4

    Powerful voice! Goosebumps.

  • @gitnerd
    @gitnerd 12 лет назад +5

    Oh my god...That guitar tone...Oh...
    I just lost myself there... for a minute. I need to lay down.

  • @hansinternett7661
    @hansinternett7661 11 лет назад +3

    stunning performance

  • @bessiebraveheart
    @bessiebraveheart 4 года назад +20

    I'm an old 74yr old guitar player. I'm a fan. These kids are unique, Brilliant.

  • @Evanhalf2
    @Evanhalf2 10 лет назад +4

    This is absolutely divine.

  • @handicappedhero
    @handicappedhero 12 лет назад +14

    I almost cried before the first 1:30 and I have no idea why. This rocks.

  • @JFK1180
    @JFK1180 7 лет назад +5

    That is the coolest cover of Surrender i have ever heard! Seriously also SOLID guitar.

  • @mizzcorrieancone3077
    @mizzcorrieancone3077 10 лет назад +1

    very NOICE Anna Calvi....fab intro!!! fab songs!! fab YOU!!!!!!

  • @AnnaTheFairy
    @AnnaTheFairy 6 лет назад +2

    She has that authenticy in her music and beautiful voice timbre!

  • @Multi-Color
    @Multi-Color 9 лет назад +2

    Love her--she's original and her voice is ethereal.

  • @philippeguittard188
    @philippeguittard188 5 лет назад +1

    Epic......An artist for along time now....Gifted and impregnated.

  • @christophermannmanno6318
    @christophermannmanno6318 3 года назад +1

    I love the way she and her music moves.

  • @manuelbranco173
    @manuelbranco173 7 лет назад +1

    she is a piece of work - chilling brilliant. like a diamond.

  • @josephlegacy4879
    @josephlegacy4879 6 лет назад +1

    Wow, love this!!

  • @golovkoff
    @golovkoff 11 лет назад

    Absolutely stunning!

  • @tittyfrance3540
    @tittyfrance3540 6 лет назад

    such a great album ,so good in all aspect ,when it end i want more and start it again ....

  • @tuathapennbazh2139
    @tuathapennbazh2139 5 лет назад +1

    Really great !!

  • @PinkAmadeus
    @PinkAmadeus 4 года назад +1

    I've just discovered you, Jezebel. It's never too late, they say, and I concur, but I wish I had met you in 2012.

  • @SamChaneyProductions
    @SamChaneyProductions 8 лет назад +3

    Baked af and killing it. Casting some deep magik for sure.

  • @mmedeuxchevaux
    @mmedeuxchevaux 10 лет назад

    oh. my. god. "river to the sea" is unbelievable. what a unique and expansive sound.

  • @ZeriMelodik
    @ZeriMelodik 12 лет назад +1

    Great and Excellent.
    I LOVE IT.
    Many Thanks for this Brilliance.

  • @stewartmcdowall2285
    @stewartmcdowall2285 8 лет назад +1

    Quite superb......I sat transfixed........x

  • @kra-kravoh9710
    @kra-kravoh9710 5 лет назад +2

    одна из самых любимых поющих гитаристок. мне кажется она потрясная артистка.
    меня своей музыкой шокирует иногда,
    настолько художественно....
    это даже выше профессионализма,
    это искуство .

  • @wayfaringshaman
    @wayfaringshaman 3 года назад

    Did not expect that cover! WOW!

  • @jabah126
    @jabah126 5 лет назад +2

    Incredible. The last time I saw the piano type instrument being played was by Nico of the VU in the 70's.

  • @Teona1212
    @Teona1212 12 лет назад +1

    Very beautiful music.

  • @MrPrice1620
    @MrPrice1620 11 лет назад

    Thank you!

  • @zobykaleka
    @zobykaleka 10 лет назад

    Wonderful! stunning ! im in love

  • @jakefarra7537
    @jakefarra7537 Год назад

    How...HOW.....can any mortal explain or interpret effects that this Siren has had, & shall have over anyone hearing her artistry & vox talents......over auditory brain & life events of those within earshot......I've loved her since....long ago - OH, dearest Anna......

  • @ELMASLAD
    @ELMASLAD 10 лет назад +17

    Very reminiscent of Ry Cooder's soundtrack to 'Paris, Texas' . Gorgeous sense of time in suspense, immense barren spaces, desert heat and a soul searching, lost in the vapors. Is it me or does she highly resemble Mick Jagger's daughter, Georgia ?

  • @chrisperotti1904
    @chrisperotti1904 3 года назад +2

    So cool that she plays with dynamics and feel...but doesn’t make the goofy faces most guitarists do. (Like they’re in pain, or surprised by every note they play)

  • @moondancekid1
    @moondancekid1 11 лет назад +5

    a nine minute love letter to my ears.

  • @indeestar1111
    @indeestar1111 10 лет назад

    Wow. That's some mad mad talent right there.

  • @williamcutting5224
    @williamcutting5224 5 лет назад +1

    I love her Waits covers

  • @potetil
    @potetil 7 лет назад +1

    the queen! youre good!

  • @zedel3725
    @zedel3725 9 лет назад +4

    Some people like Dylan songs only as covers. I seem to have the same thing with Elvis. She does it beautifully, can't stand the original.
    But the thing that really gets to me is her guitar playing!
    Wonderful!

  • @Barborametal
    @Barborametal 12 лет назад

    *gets chills down spine* amaaazing :D

  • @nelupopovici7017
    @nelupopovici7017 10 лет назад

    superb, ...foarte impresionanta interpretare !!!

  • @timdb336
    @timdb336 10 лет назад +1

    Amazing woman....

  • @Chrixtal
    @Chrixtal 12 лет назад

    Oh, how I love her.

  • @philodactyl
    @philodactyl 12 лет назад

    This is where dreams are produced, like babies, with LOVE!

  • @pianomatteo
    @pianomatteo 12 лет назад

    Marvelous tone.

  • @Adrianasco
    @Adrianasco 11 лет назад

    Wow me encanto no puedo dejar de ecucharla

  • @Lord1Enzo
    @Lord1Enzo 6 лет назад

    Chatarrrro, carretiable, ecxelente!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @eschelar
    @eschelar 10 лет назад +4

    That first one reminded me of Villa Lobos Prelude No. 4. Tons of leadup... I actually was almost expecting a ripping fast arpeggio section.
    Still, she didn't disappoint with her unique flavor.

  • @mre7550
    @mre7550 6 лет назад +1

    I like the way she hit the drummer on the head at 5.15 to start him off.

  • @Silvita_la_oscurita
    @Silvita_la_oscurita 2 года назад

    increíble voz, es maravillosa❤

  • @launderground
    @launderground 12 лет назад

    we love anna calvi.

  • @bernardfinocchiaro6320
    @bernardfinocchiaro6320 5 лет назад +4

    Sa version en français d'Aznavour pour Édith Piaf de Jezabel est à tomber par terre . Bien meilleure que celle en anglais . Au Transbordeur en live , j'en ai encore la chair de poule 🖤

  • @aycanadguzel5083
    @aycanadguzel5083 5 лет назад +2

    This is too short, invite her back please!!

  • @lamoraverde
    @lamoraverde 10 лет назад +1

    LOVE

  • @getredytagetredy
    @getredytagetredy 10 лет назад

    Sensational.

  • @npanos1
    @npanos1 6 лет назад

    This girl is a beast! :)

  • @spritquest35m
    @spritquest35m 11 лет назад

    hauntingly good, the guitar work its goolish and i like gool

  • @evelineallard8455
    @evelineallard8455 9 лет назад +6

    stop compairing her, and let her be her own. MOTHER MARIA !!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @nellyestrada6981
    @nellyestrada6981 6 лет назад +1

    Es terriblemente hermosa!

  • @wonderland03
    @wonderland03 11 лет назад +1

    FUCK YES. This is truly magnificent.

  • @RadioStreetsunited
    @RadioStreetsunited 11 лет назад +1

    This chick rocks! \m/

  • @meadows303
    @meadows303 10 лет назад

    A true original which seems to be quite rare to me.

  • @thugswhislte
    @thugswhislte 10 лет назад

    she knows what's what and how to get there!

  • @russkendrickmartin7257
    @russkendrickmartin7257 9 лет назад

    Nice!!! I love the feel of the sound--or is it the sound of the feel? Whichever, it was a nice show.

  • @jamfabulous
    @jamfabulous 9 лет назад +7

    Holy hand grenade, Batman! Mesmerising!

  • @milosmarkovic7640
    @milosmarkovic7640 7 лет назад

    Natural artist

  • @mayrasilva9874
    @mayrasilva9874 10 лет назад

    very nice.

  • @mdio
    @mdio 5 лет назад

    WOW! Thats all I can say!

  • @dmbassa
    @dmbassa 9 лет назад +59

    It's as if the first song was created entirely to become the theme song of a spaghetti western movie (and I mean that in the best way possible) directed by Quentin Tarantino.
    Seriously, man... that song BELONGS in a Quentin Tarantino movie!

    • @dublincitybiketours
      @dublincitybiketours 9 лет назад

      I always thought "Dead" by the pixies would be an amazing Tarantino film opener with firey credits speeding in from the right!

    • @patokeeffe7736
      @patokeeffe7736 6 лет назад

      dmbassa

    • @epictetus9221
      @epictetus9221 5 лет назад +1

      Or a Jim Jarmusch movie

    • @RosanneSol
      @RosanneSol 4 года назад

      It's in Peaky Blinders, and that's where it belongs 😊😊😊

    • @jessepennington6393
      @jessepennington6393 3 года назад

      When you accidentally predict Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

  • @IsisMagdalena
    @IsisMagdalena 6 лет назад +4

    You made a mistake, it’s not River but Rider on the first song’s name

  • @jessicajackson6172
    @jessicajackson6172 6 лет назад +2

    her song is actually called Rider to the sea, not River.

  • @fuzzbat6255
    @fuzzbat6255 10 лет назад +3

    dangerously beguiling worlds at her fingertips...

  • @1Ma9iN8tive
    @1Ma9iN8tive 10 лет назад

    Bravo

  • @bradh716
    @bradh716 8 лет назад +6

    Maybe I should try listening to it while stoned.

  • @MakinMovies7
    @MakinMovies7 12 лет назад

    I'm in love...............

  • @disteIfink
    @disteIfink 12 лет назад

    crazy!!

  • @ArmandoPerez-cd7uy
    @ArmandoPerez-cd7uy 5 лет назад +1

    Ufffff..... MAMI !!!!!! 🇲🇽

  • @TheNinetySecond
    @TheNinetySecond 10 лет назад

    You are so very right in most of what you are saying. I was just somewhat offended and slightly dumbfunded by the idea that rock/folk/pop/metal vocalists would in no way have a dynamic range like a jazz crooner. It is true that a crooner often uses his/her amplitude much more fluently, but much like you are saying, this a problem with the mic work in general, and it has nothing to do with "rock singers" or some sort of special crooner technique.

  • @rossellasicignano
    @rossellasicignano 9 лет назад +2

    TORNA A SURRIENTO!!!!

  • @keithbate9405
    @keithbate9405 9 лет назад +26

    She reminds me a lot of early Polly Harvey and for me that is a good thing

    • @coldacre
      @coldacre 5 лет назад +2

      early PJ couldn't play guitar like that. neither could she now ;)

    • @mot00rzysta
      @mot00rzysta 3 года назад

      @@coldacre and this "new pj harvey " lazy comparison got so old already. Anna is unique in every way.

  • @anmam41
    @anmam41 10 месяцев назад +1

    โคตรเก่ง🎉

  • @mantisarg7896
    @mantisarg7896 10 лет назад +2

    Great Telecaster player....

  • @goteamusa79
    @goteamusa79 10 лет назад

    holy moly.

  • @garethjones3227
    @garethjones3227 6 лет назад

    Very unusual. I like.

  • @RyanMcMusic
    @RyanMcMusic 12 лет назад

    I had no idea she could shred like that!

  • @pacolazo123
    @pacolazo123 9 лет назад +1

    wow

  • @wooggeek
    @wooggeek Год назад

    Is it possible to download mp3s of this anywhere, from NPR? Bandcamp? Love her version of Surrender ❤🙏

  • @aspencrest
    @aspencrest 12 лет назад

    The first 2min and 45sec brought such pleasure and promise,.... and then it all went to hell.

  • @iliveforthemaga
    @iliveforthemaga 12 лет назад +1

    shivers up my spine.
    fuck.