A 'jazzy' Peggy Lee ! I was walking playing jazz on my boom-box radio (99.10 fm Portland,or) when a young woman stopped me and showed me a CD (Melody Gardot) whom I never heard of. Now I heard her and she's one fine jazz/blues singer!
I've watched this video several times but i never realised that there's like a drum percussion type instrument at her feet that she's drumming with. What i love about her is the diversity in instruments. she plays piano and guitar. she looks at everything to make music. not just the rhymes, lyrics or sound. everything.
Not a problem. She really is an incredible person. I've filmed over a hundred of her shows. She studies them and tweeks her performance until she gets exactly what she wants. Needless to say, she's pretty damn good at tweeking.
Thank God I found this chick. I was in one of my favorite indie record stores yesterday and her Worrisome Heart album was playing over the speakers. I thought it was Norah Jones, but then I realized it wasn't her because this grooves like something racy. Love it :-)
The arrangements on this Melody Gardot album are stunning. even cinematic. You really enter a world. Only the best people get this kind of arranging treatment on CD's. Like Tom Waits One From The Heart......
Melody has been such a great inspiration to my life. when I was 19 and had a MySpace music page she had visited and left me a very encouraging message. I got turned on to her music and have been a fan ever since. this is my favorite performance of hers, having been a trumpet player myself I appreciate how the horns, the bass, guitars, and vocals are all blended superbly. if you like this and are just getting turned on to her may I suggest you also check out love me like a river does, and goodbye; my two other favorite songs of hers.
I know she's amazing I came across melody a few years ago it was my neighbour knocked my door with 2 concert tickets, well he only gave them to me and told me to take a friend as he had bought them to take his girlfriend but they had to cancel due to personal circumstances. Well I hadn't heard of her b4 so I wasn't as excited as I would be today 🙆🙆 I have totally fallen in love with her music it's so soothing so real, if you get the chance read about her life story she's a warrior through n through a real classy women with spirit so strong, such an inspiration love her dearly. xxx
She's so talented. I first heard her stuff on late night tv filling a space between programs. She was singing goodnigte. It woke me up, made me sit upright in bed and right her name down - I've adored her ever since. So talented. And this is my favourite of her songs. Such a great performance.
From the heart, great compositions and mixing of voice and instrumentation...reaches deep. Nice to see that some talent is emerging again since the 60's/70's.
@33rdPatriot Google her and you'll read about a terrible accident she suffered in 2003 causing head and spinal cord injuries, causing her to spend a year in the hospital and have re-learn everyday motor skills. Music was her therapy. On result of the accident was acute sensitivity to light - that's why the glasses. She is not only an amazing musician, she's an amazing person as far as I am concerned.
Mel, while riding her bike, was involved in an automobile accident years ago. Part of the damage done resulted in light sensitivity. Check out her myspace page; it's all there. Very interesting.
Melody Gardot moves me to tears. I think her live songs are better than her first rate recordings. Amazing young new Artist, with capital A. Melody Gardot Amazing Artist!
@byzinski I got lucky one night and fell asleep with the TV on the "international" channel (SBS australia) and after about 3am, they have a weather map + music. I woke up about a minute into "good night" and fell in love :) And I usually listen to metal! (Not the screamo bs)
@Jazsngr Do a search on her before you post, then you will get it. There is a reason, but does one really need to explain? If you don't like it, look the other way.
if you are implying that, in the tradition of all great jazz/blues musicians, she sold her soul to the devil for that amazing voice.....then you JUST might be onto something
true: tempo is too fast, and the guitar sucks. Much better with Melody on the guitar (check out the live at abbey road, the best I've heard). she still rocks my world though :)
A 'jazzy' Peggy Lee ! I was walking playing jazz on my boom-box radio (99.10 fm Portland,or) when a young woman stopped me and showed me a CD (Melody Gardot) whom I never heard of. Now I heard her and she's one fine jazz/blues singer!
I've watched this video several times but i never realised that there's like a drum percussion type instrument at her feet that she's drumming with.
What i love about her is the diversity in instruments. she plays piano and guitar. she looks at everything to make music. not just the rhymes, lyrics or sound. everything.
This woman sounds better live than in any track. She carries sensuality and her experiences with her. Truly authentic.
so happy she was able to get some airtime. i LOVE melody gardot. she is amazing!
Not a problem. She really is an incredible person. I've filmed over a hundred of her shows. She studies them and tweeks her performance until she gets exactly what she wants. Needless to say, she's pretty damn good at tweeking.
It's nice to see young people keeping it real.
one of the very best bands to appear on Letterman
Melody has depth and originality, I'm glad I've found her.
Thank God I found this chick. I was in one of my favorite indie record stores yesterday and her Worrisome Heart album was playing over the speakers. I thought it was Norah Jones, but then I realized it wasn't her because this grooves like something racy. Love it :-)
What a thrill to watch a talented woman
The arrangements on this Melody Gardot album are stunning. even cinematic.
You really enter a world. Only the best people get this kind of arranging treatment on CD's.
Like Tom Waits One From The Heart......
She’s amazing! So cool. I’m a New fan ❤️
So beautiful.
What a voice.!!!
Melody has been such a great inspiration to my life. when I was 19 and had a MySpace music page she had visited and left me a very encouraging message. I got turned on to her music and have been a fan ever since.
this is my favorite performance of hers, having been a trumpet player myself I appreciate how the horns, the bass, guitars, and vocals are all blended superbly.
if you like this and are just getting turned on to her may I suggest you also check out love me like a river does, and goodbye; my two other favorite songs of hers.
I know she's amazing I came across melody a few years ago it was my neighbour knocked my door with 2 concert tickets, well he only gave them to me and told me to take a friend as he had bought them to take his girlfriend but they had to cancel due to personal circumstances. Well I hadn't heard of her b4 so I wasn't as excited as I would be today 🙆🙆 I have totally fallen in love with her music it's so soothing so real, if you get the chance read about her life story she's a warrior through n through a real classy women with spirit so strong, such an inspiration love her dearly. xxx
I'm not really big into this kind of music, but I was blown away by this performance when I saw it for the first time!
The new Queen of Jazz. Simply beautiful
Brilliant, she has a most amazing voice it makes me melt..
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I absolutely love her. That voice, my god. Not to mention shes gorgeous :D
She is so amazing oh my god
So amazing, words can't describe. This goes to the root of your soul. If you aren't swaying along with the music, something is wrong. Fantastic!
She's so talented. I first heard her stuff on late night tv filling a space between programs. She was singing goodnigte. It woke me up, made me sit upright in bed and right her name down - I've adored her ever since. So talented.
And this is my favourite of her songs. Such a great performance.
From the heart, great compositions and mixing of voice and instrumentation...reaches deep. Nice to see that some talent is emerging again since the 60's/70's.
Love her music!
As real and organic as genuine talent gets, powerful stuff.
She is about the best we have. She can play, sing, write, arrange.
Very tasteful stuff
This song is so good it gives me chills!
This girl is just amazing
Fantastic performance. Congratulations Melody. Big things are in store for sure.
awesome song. awesome performance. awesome artist & awesome album!
Amazing 😍
Absolutely incredible.
I'd never heard of her before Letterman.
She gave me chills. What a sexy voice!
WOW!! What an amazing original talent- cool, sophisticated, hip. Awesome!!
I first heard of Melody from the David Letterman Show and went out the next day and purchased her CD. She's GREAT!
She is amaizing wow
@33rdPatriot Google her and you'll read about a terrible accident she suffered in 2003 causing head and spinal cord injuries, causing her to spend a year in the hospital and have re-learn everyday motor skills. Music was her therapy. On result of the accident was acute sensitivity to light - that's why the glasses. She is not only an amazing musician, she's an amazing person as far as I am concerned.
Music is my therapy
I love how Dave walks out and he's like "holy hell, so , uh, I got nothin'... Hey, how about you guys!? Yep...."
Mel, while riding her bike, was involved in an automobile accident years ago. Part of the damage done resulted in light sensitivity. Check out her myspace page; it's all there. Very interesting.
that girl is simply awesome
In fine form. Wow!
I would gladly comfort her. I'd be honored.
my pleasure. I've videotaped 111 of her shows so far. It's been a wicked ride.
This was just....amazing...
Reminds me of Peggy Lee. Wow she's good.
Going to see her next week - can hardly wait!
I LOVE HER !
God her voice...
That bassist has an AMAZING beard. As good as Melody is smooth.
Melody Gardot moves me to tears. I think her live songs are better than her first rate recordings. Amazing young new Artist, with capital A. Melody Gardot Amazing Artist!
Yes!! Do that! And share it with the world. :)
thank you thank you thank you! i was so sad i missed watching the show.
Dang it, she's GOOD!!!
fantastic *-*
She looks beautiful on the cover album of her new CD -says dreamily-
Just saw her on a Doco, and was amazed. Had to see more of her..
Cool with a capital 'K'
Melody Gardot moves me to tears. I think her live songs are better than her first rate recordings. Amazing young new Artist, with capital A.
thx 4 posting this!
...I´ll second this... Absolutely... ;-)
Congratulations my sweet 😋
Electric!
i was in the audience for this! bill cosby was the guest before her and said beebopbopp more than she did
dang she's good
she has a smooth and sexy voice! she reminds me to the great peggy lee!
No, she was with me after the show. We usually find a place to have soup after her shows, but not in NYC.
@ojemesan From the day I met her, Mel seemed like a throwback to the 30s and 40s.
❤️
Jazsngr - She was in a terrible car accident that left her highly sensitive to light a certain sounds.
@byzinski I got lucky one night and fell asleep with the TV on the "international" channel (SBS australia) and after about 3am, they have a weather map + music. I woke up about a minute into "good night" and fell in love :)
And I usually listen to metal! (Not the screamo bs)
...and the ghost of Robert Johnson on guitar
Good find. The internet still has hope.
man shes awsome, and hot!
I think I just fell in love....
Boss lady.... I would be gladly submissive to her.... to her attitude... to her song....
@TKL90266 . You don't know the half of it; everything she went through. One day I may write a book about the making of a Melody.
Is the song on the advert for the wire on the fx channel?
@Jazsngr Do a search on her before you post, then you will get it. There is a reason, but does one really need to explain? If you don't like it, look the other way.
@Jazsngr Do a search on her before you post, then you will get it. There is a reason, but does one really need to explain?
@mackavicious Omg yes! I won't ever come close in my entire life to the amount of epic contained in that beard :)
Why is she so cool man ?
This appearance on Letterman, this video - is a bit historic...I became a fan that night - talent became a star.
I was with her for 4 years at this point. Certainly a "Wicked Ride". I wrote her biography about those early years. What an incredible life.
@@jurichik Really - tell me more...are you on FB? I wrote this song for her years ago: ruclips.net/video/FF5-Xd9UtbQ/видео.html
please do not compare her to amy, both are fascinating and i do have both album!
@Jazsngr she is really sensitive to light after being involved in serious car accident
if you are implying that, in the tradition of all great jazz/blues musicians, she sold her soul to the devil for that amazing voice.....then you JUST might be onto something
Actually she was on a bicycle and was hit by a car that ran a red light.
Wow she's brinant
if you are interested, you can study music therapy in North America
❤💛💙💜💚🤎
I love her - however, this version...the audio doesn't match her mouth...or she sings with her mouth closed?
Version appears a bit rushed....the guitar is too dominant.....prefer the slower versions with Melody on the guitar....
very possible. That's why I call her a freak.
You should have found the Soup Nazi while in New York.
I`ll bet that Dave invited her up to his lair after the show.
Better than Amy Winehouse. More uplifting life story too.
Nope.
She sings better then she looks...
Stopp.
Is that possible???
I like her but right before the horn man it appears she auto tuning. She misses a scat
She looks like a Barbie
true: tempo is too fast, and the guitar sucks. Much better with Melody on the guitar (check out the live at abbey road, the best I've heard). she still rocks my world though :)
Version appears a bit rushed....the guitar is too dominant.....prefer the slower versions with Melody on the guitar....