Sam Smith: Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2023
  • Stephen Thompson | September 29, 2023
    What you've got here is a perfect 20-minute distillation of The Sam Smith Experience: The Grammy-winning 2014 ballad that kicked off the singer's career ("Stay With Me"), a sleek dance-pop banger ("How Do You Sleep") and a chart-topping dollop of debauched hedonism ("Unholy") bundled together with "Lay Me Down," in which Smith performed a gorgeous duet with LaDonna Harley-Peters. From the stately to the louche and bawdy - Smith even introduced "Unholy" with a perfect summation of their recent artistic direction: "Let's get saucy!" - it's all here.
    Performing with an 11-person choir and two instrumentalists - sadly, Kim Petras wasn't there to emerge from between Smith's legs as if she were being birthed - Smith brought an overflowing bag of tricks to the proceedings. But what really shone through was a sense of movement: Each song swayed and played effervescently, centering Smith while also elevating every other magnificent voice in support. This set may not serve as anyone's introduction to the music of Sam Smith, but it's still a hell of a gateway - and a joy to behold.
    SET LIST
    "Stay With Me"
    "How Do You Sleep"
    "Lay Me Down (feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)"
    "Unholy"
    MUSICIANS
    Sam Smith: vocals
    Ruth O'Mahony Brady: piano, effects
    Ben Totten: guitar
    LaDonna Harley-Peters: vocals
    Patrick Linton: choir
    Lucita Jules: choir
    Megan Thomaston: choir
    Brandon Payne: choir
    Christian King: choir
    Troi Lauren: choir
    Roy Dyshon Warren: choir
    Carmen Kirvy: choir
    Shalisha Smith: choir
    Safa Alston: choir
    Ant Clemons: choir conductor
    TINY DESK TEAM
    Producer: Bobby Carter
    Director/Editor: Joshua Bryant
    Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
    Creative Director: Bob Boilen
    Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Sofia Seidel, Catie Dull
    Audio Assistant: Hannah Gluvna
    Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
    Photographer: Michael Zamora
    Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Maia Stern, Hazel Cills
    VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
    Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
    #nprmusic #tinydesk #samsmith
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Комментарии • 9 тыс.

  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  2 месяца назад +130

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    • @lenieyamoore3893
      @lenieyamoore3893 Месяц назад +1

      EXACTLY WHAT I SAID ‼️ this ain't enough ‼️‼️‼️

    • @aureacadete
      @aureacadete 24 дня назад +1

      You guys need to invite Fally Ipupa . 😩🙏🏽

    • @drishtyrai
      @drishtyrai 17 дней назад +1

      please invite EXO- DOH KYUNGSOO 😍

    • @DeezNuts-if7th
      @DeezNuts-if7th 9 дней назад

      7
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  • @kindasortanull
    @kindasortanull 7 месяцев назад +11309

    Honestly, I need a full 2 hour tiny desk from Sam Smith. They have way too many good songs that are perfect for this format.

    • @TranelHawkins
      @TranelHawkins 7 месяцев назад +99

      Right! Acoustic, just singing.

    • @lunalovesprocrastination9248
      @lunalovesprocrastination9248 7 месяцев назад +88

      YES! diamonds, i'm not the only one, six shots, him, pray and so much more besides the ones on here

    • @redbloodcltv7019
      @redbloodcltv7019 7 месяцев назад +6

      ong

    • @HalfBloodOtter
      @HalfBloodOtter 7 месяцев назад

      Sam smith is just one person. Call him by he, not they. Idiots

    • @mariahc.crawley884
      @mariahc.crawley884 7 месяцев назад +5

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @shaykay2389
    @shaykay2389 7 месяцев назад +8278

    The mics were definitely ON🔥🔥🔥Tiny Desk needs to be nominated for something for all of these amazing performances

    • @CapricornQueen7425
      @CapricornQueen7425 7 месяцев назад +44

      I agree.

    • @bobbybob6597
      @bobbybob6597 7 месяцев назад +15

      I think the mics were off

    • @TheShary78
      @TheShary78 7 месяцев назад +21

      Sam was amazing. Lucitaaa I see you girllll, you definitely delivered!! 🥰

    • @TheUcfgoldenknights
      @TheUcfgoldenknights 7 месяцев назад +48

      ⁠@@bobbybob6597it’s a video… if the microphones were off you wouldn’t hear anything…

    • @chioma916
      @chioma916 7 месяцев назад +8

      proud to be the like that brought this comment to 1k!

  • @brewallace9499
    @brewallace9499 4 месяца назад +295

    0:00 Intro (Stay With Me)
    4:43 How Do You Sleep
    10:31 Lay Me Down
    16:51 Unholy

    • @wox4f
      @wox4f 22 дня назад +10

      god bless your soul

  • @GustavoArsand
    @GustavoArsand 3 месяца назад +175

    How many times have you watched this video?
    Me: Yes

  • @leoreyes9229
    @leoreyes9229 7 месяцев назад +6558

    The pianist doesn’t get enough love. She absolutely killed it !

    • @azellemani6536
      @azellemani6536 7 месяцев назад +28

      Are you the pianoist

    • @MFBloosh
      @MFBloosh 7 месяцев назад +28

      She broke the pads out and everything.

    • @Max-jf5vu
      @Max-jf5vu 7 месяцев назад +9

      Yeah, so so good!

    • @bngs1983
      @bngs1983 7 месяцев назад +50

      The lovely pianist was in her zone and Sam was doing his thing. The choir was excellent.

    • @cassandraportus3487
      @cassandraportus3487 7 месяцев назад +16

      She was awesome! ❤

  • @garyrandall3059
    @garyrandall3059 7 месяцев назад +3451

    The NPR sound engineers should receive a grammy for their amazing recording techniques!!

    • @BootsandBriar
      @BootsandBriar 7 месяцев назад +108

      Highly underrated comment. They are better than any studio out there

    • @ilikemusic808
      @ilikemusic808 7 месяцев назад +114

      I can't tell you how many times great artists get done dirty by sound engineering... TinyDesk is the GOAT

    • @EmmaSmith-dp6rq
      @EmmaSmith-dp6rq 7 месяцев назад +6

      ​@@BootsandBriarNahh 😅 They are exceptional though no doubt

    • @Joseph-wf4qg
      @Joseph-wf4qg 7 месяцев назад +11

      LIVE Bruv!!! A Whole Nother Catagory!¡!

    • @Kyliebby
      @Kyliebby 7 месяцев назад +3

      AGREED!!!

  • @MissSorceress
    @MissSorceress 16 дней назад +51

    I love that he can be the singer in front but can somehow fade into the back to let all the backup/supporting musicians style. So humble.

  • @mauricioleao7443
    @mauricioleao7443 3 месяца назад +43

    This version of “how do you sleep” should be on spotify. Soooooo good and magic

    • @melisaphiri6298
      @melisaphiri6298 Месяц назад +1

      It’s beeen on repeat 😭🤌🏾🤌🏾🔥🔥

  • @pkweller
    @pkweller 7 месяцев назад +2021

    Once again tiny desk ruins all recordings of an artist for me because this is just so freaking good. I want an entire album with Sam and the choir.

    • @fauzakisu2122
      @fauzakisu2122 7 месяцев назад +19

      This is exactly what I’ve just shared with someone, this show, Chloe’s….👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

    • @Whatisahandlehuh
      @Whatisahandlehuh 7 месяцев назад +1

      Those days are gone lol

    • @BjornTvoric
      @BjornTvoric 7 месяцев назад +60

      Traditionnal NPR curse : discovering an artist via tiny desk and being unable to listen to anything else but his tiny desk :,)

    • @glossykisses
      @glossykisses 7 месяцев назад +12

      I feel like Sam is the exception. He doesn't need backup.

    • @inmyOWN_world
      @inmyOWN_world 7 месяцев назад +4

      Chills

  • @naomm8832
    @naomm8832 7 месяцев назад +3144

    sam‘s voice + the choir = absolute heaven 😍

    • @BongoBaggins
      @BongoBaggins 7 месяцев назад +12

      Yeah, they drown him out. He should always have a choir

    • @mattjackson8509
      @mattjackson8509 7 месяцев назад +3

      Amen

    • @nahtayrome6007
      @nahtayrome6007 7 месяцев назад +70

      ​@@BongoBagginsthat man can sang. You straight trippin boo

    • @annarosap
      @annarosap 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yesss

    • @cindyortiz6294
      @cindyortiz6294 7 месяцев назад +3

      I love all of them😍😍😍

  • @Babylove91n09
    @Babylove91n09 2 месяца назад +60

    The duet for Lay Me Down def hit the feels and made cry..
    Unholy was phenom as expected 🔥
    And the pianist played the heck out her instrument.

    • @meghanbeels2343
      @meghanbeels2343 22 дня назад

      Lay me down is an absolutely beautiful song, brings me to tears every time.

  • @tiffanyfaces4268
    @tiffanyfaces4268 2 месяца назад +46

    Omg the Lay me down duet brought tears to my eyes 😢 So beautifully sung. Her voice is beautiful! Sam’s voice is angelic ❤

  • @slaider8539
    @slaider8539 7 месяцев назад +2931

    0:01 Stay with me
    4:37 How do you sleep?
    10:26 Lay Me Down(feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)
    16:32 Unholy
    Have fun everybody 👋

    • @LemonC00kies
      @LemonC00kies 7 месяцев назад +85

      You’re doing the Lords work. Thank you!

    • @jdtheuno
      @jdtheuno 7 месяцев назад +109

      Should had did 'Latch 'also

    • @ztarr
      @ztarr 7 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@jdtheunoAgreed!!

    • @Aqua_babe713
      @Aqua_babe713 7 месяцев назад +4

      Thank you!☺️

    • @azinity24
      @azinity24 7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you

  • @nitarhodes42
    @nitarhodes42 7 месяцев назад +1162

    Sis on the piano is a vicious attack all by herself!! This was epic!

    • @dominiquemelissa7613
      @dominiquemelissa7613 7 месяцев назад +39

      She was enjoying herself for real😂

    • @MrMajoJA
      @MrMajoJA 7 месяцев назад +43

      She was INSANE! Her matching him in lay me down was amazing!

    • @kiefdemon1979
      @kiefdemon1979 7 месяцев назад +3

      I was thinking the same thing

    • @nitarhodes42
      @nitarhodes42 7 месяцев назад +12

      @dominiquemelissa7613 If "Don't threaten me with a good time" was a person, Ms. Thang on piano is it! 😄

    • @donuts8435
      @donuts8435 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@MrMajoJA fr thought I was the only one

  • @user-oc6ru1xc9f
    @user-oc6ru1xc9f 2 месяца назад +28

    I was in tears during "Lay Me Down". SO moving and beautiful!! I had the privilege of seeing Sam and company in concert when they were in Portland Oregon in August 2023. I am STILL smiling and even more in love with their songs!! Beautiful. Thank you for all the beautiful work! (my favorite is STILL "Love Me More", not performed in concert but I love the message).

  • @mwekatonekinzonzi
    @mwekatonekinzonzi 4 месяца назад +21

    I'm done hating myself for feeling
    I'm done crying myself away
    I've gotta leave and start the healing
    But when you move like that, I just want to stay
    What have I become now?
    Looking through your phone now, oh no
    Love to you is just a game
    Look what I have done now
    Dialling up the numbers on you
    I don't want my heart to break
    Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
    All that shame and all that danger
    I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
    Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
    All that fear and all that pressure
    I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
    Tell me how do you
    Love will keep you up tonight
    Tell me how do you
    Oh no, how did I manage to lose me?
    I am not this desperate, not this crazy
    There's no way I'm sticking around to find out
    I won't lose like that, I won't lose myself
    Look what I have done now
    Dialling up the numbers on you
    I don't want my heart to break
    Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
    All that shame and all that danger
    I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
    Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
    All that fear and all that pressure
    I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
    Tell me how do you (Yeah)
    Yeah, yeah, yeah
    Love will keep you up tonight
    Tell me how do you
    Oh, love will keep you up tonight
    Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
    All that shame and all that danger
    I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
    Baby, How Do You Sleep when you lie to me?
    All that fear and all that pressure
    I'm hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
    (Tell me how do you)

  • @alehxnc
    @alehxnc 6 месяцев назад +1884

    Shout out to the pianist girl! She was absolutly amazing.

  • @curlykeys8261
    @curlykeys8261 7 месяцев назад +1839

    Honestly every single time a tiny desk comes out I get so upset because the arrangements are always absolutely breathtaking AND I WANT THEM ON SPOTIFY hahaha

    • @TheLowkeyChef
      @TheLowkeyChef 7 месяцев назад +11

      same!

    • @EpaminondasNeto
      @EpaminondasNeto 7 месяцев назад +44

      One of the main reasons why I switched to youtube music!

    • @xpo3oxhitherto149
      @xpo3oxhitherto149 7 месяцев назад +8

      OMG YES!

    • @Chechuf
      @Chechuf 7 месяцев назад +19

      RUclips Music is the secret hahaha

    • @TheCaliforniaHP
      @TheCaliforniaHP 7 месяцев назад +29

      Seriously. Arguably the best version of every artist's song is on Tiny Desk

  • @CMR7783
    @CMR7783 2 месяца назад +30

    Sam is one of those rare artists who sounds better live. Unreal ❤

  • @CueLizett
    @CueLizett Месяц назад +64

    I love black people 😭😫😩🫶🏼❤️

    • @jenni8032
      @jenni8032 27 дней назад +2

      Me too ❤❤❤😂

    • @gabrielepassoni8598
      @gabrielepassoni8598 24 дня назад +8

      I love rare moments where white people and black people are together genuinely. Basically when race is not a factor. You can really perceive it in this video for example.

    • @ch00xd65
      @ch00xd65 18 дней назад +5

      I love Asians!

    • @Vollyball163
      @Vollyball163 14 дней назад +2

      I love cat 😺s

    • @October.409
      @October.409 9 дней назад

      So much talent

  • @OfficialDesimberRose
    @OfficialDesimberRose 7 месяцев назад +970

    If you sing on Tiny desk, then you can SANG for real... cuz ain't no studio tricks to clean it up, Sam's voice is Pitch Perfect!

    • @lifeofbella9246
      @lifeofbella9246 6 месяцев назад +5

      Sam and the singers

    • @SERIOUSLEE774
      @SERIOUSLEE774 6 месяцев назад +3

      it can be pre record

    • @rudolphmcneill515
      @rudolphmcneill515 6 месяцев назад +36

      I think the point of this show is that it isn't "prerecorded." You can obviously tell that it's all live.

    • @alethiacampbell1365
      @alethiacampbell1365 6 месяцев назад

      That's right!!

    • @leaf6356
      @leaf6356 6 месяцев назад +20

      ​@@SERIOUSLEE774the entire point of tiny desk is to show that some artists can sing live just as good as they sound on their records, it's NEVER pre-recorded. anyone passionate about music would see and hear that.

  • @fotoing7432
    @fotoing7432 7 месяцев назад +756

    the musical arrangement for "Unholy" is simply spectacular, beautiful Tiny Desk!

  • @zenmint
    @zenmint 4 месяца назад +23

    Thats was noooot enough!!
    Amazing performances all around!!
    Loved the choirs energy and Sams nervousness. Too cute.
    I hope to see them all performing together again!! 🤩🔥

  • @ATARINLUV22
    @ATARINLUV22 7 месяцев назад +823

    It's septemeber 29, 2023. I'm in my room staring at this performance on my computer. There's a flash flood warning in New York. I'm crying hearing LaDonna and Sam sing Lay Me Down. I have goosebumps all over from the vocals and harmony. Exactly the voice hug I needed today. Thank you for this NPR!

  • @marbleproxyshouseofzen7226
    @marbleproxyshouseofzen7226 7 месяцев назад +750

    The energy of this group was amazing. Sam should do a full album of their songs like this with that choir because they were SANGIN'

    • @thanim9724
      @thanim9724 7 месяцев назад +2

      *his

    • @marbleproxyshouseofzen7226
      @marbleproxyshouseofzen7226 7 месяцев назад +20

      @@thanim9724 choke

    • @nycxed521
      @nycxed521 7 месяцев назад +8

      I agree with you, the choir is amazing. However, artist usually don't use choir on their albums. Choir's usually sound best / better at live performances.

    • @rohlehr
      @rohlehr 7 месяцев назад +2

      💯 🔥🔥🔥

    • @juliannagopie9444
      @juliannagopie9444 7 месяцев назад

      Agreed!!!!

  • @belenhermosilla9302
    @belenhermosilla9302 Месяц назад +8

    Yes I do, I believe
    That one day I will be, where I was
    Right there, right next to you
    And it's hard, the days just seem so dark
    The moon, the stars, are nothing without you
    Your touch, your skin, where do I begin?
    No words can explain, the way I'm missing you
    The night, this emptiness
    This hole that I'm inside
    These tears, they tell their own story
    You told me not to cry when you were gone
    But the feeling's overwhelming
    It's much too strong
    Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
    And make sure you're alright
    I'll take care of you
    And I don't want to be here if
    I can't be with you tonight
    I'm reaching out to you
    Can you hear my call?
    (Who's to say you won't hear me?)
    This hurt that I've been through
    I'm missing you, missing you like crazy
    You told me not to cry when you were gone
    But the feeling's overwhelming
    It's much too strong
    Can I lay by your side, next to you, you
    And make sure you're alright
    I'll take care of you
    And I don't wanna be here if
    I can't be with you tonight
    Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side
    Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side
    Can I lay by your side, next to you, you-ou
    And make sure you're alright
    I'll take care of you
    And I don't wanna be here if
    I can't be with you tonight

  • @carissaingram5618
    @carissaingram5618 7 месяцев назад +661

    I haven’t heard a performance in a while that left me in such awe. Sam Smith’s old music will always be my favorite. Sam, the choir, and the pianist are all such amazing performers.

    • @teddybrooksjr.2868
      @teddybrooksjr.2868 7 месяцев назад +15

      Sam still does Ballads! Idk why they chose Unholy as the lead single for Gloria because most of the songs were ballads.

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity 6 месяцев назад

      Thank you 👑

    • @JeroenvanSteijn
      @JeroenvanSteijn 5 месяцев назад

      @@teddybrooksjr.2868 because it streamed 1,4 billion times on Spotify alone? It's genius although albeit not my favourite.

  • @yolandaoctober8924
    @yolandaoctober8924 7 месяцев назад +601

    The only bad thing about this is that it ends! Criminally short!! Absolutely beautiful Sam! ❤️

    • @ma14.27
      @ma14.27 7 месяцев назад +5

      @@georgeorwellsghost3833slay, sis.

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity 6 месяцев назад

      agreed. We want more

  • @hflordawn
    @hflordawn 3 месяца назад +7

    This is an amazing concert--everyone was wonderful. Also, I loved how at the end, Sam gestured to one of the singers to include the piano player in the hug. This group has great energy, vocals, and on top of everything--seems to really care about each other. Also, Sam is amazing--those vocals!

  • @samazoid
    @samazoid Месяц назад +22

    youtube ads YOU ARE UNDER ARREST

  • @aylatt3970
    @aylatt3970 7 месяцев назад +849

    Not only is Sam a brilliant vocalist, but I don't know if I've ever seen a big artist show so much love and appreciation for their backing vocalists and musicians. Sam is always putting the spotlight on them, and making sure they get their flowers. It's beautiful to see, and you can tell they adore Sam too. Whole crew radiates love and TALENT

    • @UnapologeticallyAriSmi
      @UnapologeticallyAriSmi 7 месяцев назад +11

      Usher did on his tiny desk as well ❤

    • @alexpbudgets
      @alexpbudgets 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@UnapologeticallyAriSmiyup, so did Coldplay! 🎉

    • @Kyliebby
      @Kyliebby 7 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@UnapologeticallyAriSmihe sure did 🥺🥺👏🏻👏🏻 one of my favorites!!

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity 6 месяцев назад +1

      It only felt like family 🤎🙏🏾👑

  • @mrom3777
    @mrom3777 7 месяцев назад +516

    My lord - that version with Ladonna needs to be recorded and released! And Sam you should do an entire album like this. Your voice is incredible but with the singers only vocal harmonies with the twist version on your songs .,.. my god ….totally moving- emotional roller coaster but in a good way! Thank you for your wonderful music and all of you sharing your talent with us.

    • @macarena994
      @macarena994 7 месяцев назад +1

      Me paso lo mismo.

    • @lynnebaldwin330
      @lynnebaldwin330 7 месяцев назад +2

      Absolutely. I had full body goosebumps.

    • @Capyhandler
      @Capyhandler 7 месяцев назад +1

      100%

    • @ck9743
      @ck9743 7 месяцев назад +1

      I had goosebumps down my legs when they performed this at the concert in DC

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity 6 месяцев назад

      Keep speaking it - your words are powerful royalty

  • @zaradavis3578
    @zaradavis3578 2 месяца назад +8

    This arrangement was incredibly special. This was more than a performance; this is a spiritual experience.

  • @cylouie8423
    @cylouie8423 4 месяца назад +1

    Is there a way to get a copy of this version on a higher sound definition format? I would purchase it

  • @shaunawells2562
    @shaunawells2562 7 месяцев назад +532

    OH DEAR! I forgot how much I absolutely adore Sam Smiths old stuff. The looks of appreciation between LaDonna and Sam made my heart so happppppy . absolutely beautiful

    • @vijaz5559
      @vijaz5559 7 месяцев назад +1

      SAME holy cow. this is trully felt like a comeback

  • @sydneyshau5897
    @sydneyshau5897 7 месяцев назад +941

    Timestamp
    00:00 "Stay With Me"
    04:37 "How Do You Sleep"
    10:27 "Lay Me Down (feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)"
    16:35 "Unholy"

    • @leeleemee
      @leeleemee 7 месяцев назад +23

      Thank you 😊

    • @regiij174
      @regiij174 7 месяцев назад +36

      Not all heroes wear capes. Thanks!

    • @kdahata
      @kdahata 7 месяцев назад +6

      Thanks for this.

    • @amritatiwari6506
      @amritatiwari6506 7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks 🙏🏻

    • @Dknydresses05
      @Dknydresses05 7 месяцев назад +1

      So beautiful!

  • @Mrs.McKinstry
    @Mrs.McKinstry 4 месяца назад +9

    He is able to transport me to another world between his voice, lyrics and melody of music. I am a true fan of Mr.Smith.

  • @trabcast
    @trabcast Месяц назад +2

    4:37 "How Do You Sleep"
    10:08 "Lay Me Down (feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)"
    16:34 "Unholy"

  • @rainingsunshine25
    @rainingsunshine25 5 месяцев назад +659

    This. Sams voice. The choir. The piano. The piano player. Literal perfection.

  • @SandyDelMar42
    @SandyDelMar42 7 месяцев назад +281

    We need a choir version of every Sam song ASAP this was glorious

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity 6 месяцев назад +2

      agreed - lets start with HDYS

  • @AfroSamurai1089
    @AfroSamurai1089 2 месяца назад +10

    7:19 The choir isn't messing around!

  • @marianaribeiro923
    @marianaribeiro923 Месяц назад

    00:02 "Stay With Me"
    04:36 "How Do You Sleep"
    10:25 "Lay Me Down (feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)"
    16:35 "Unholy"
    😉

  • @venadacent7696
    @venadacent7696 7 месяцев назад +517

    Props to the piano player....she really got into it!

  • @toniacollinske2518
    @toniacollinske2518 7 месяцев назад +378

    The backup group is immaculate. Sam is impeccable. I feel blessed to witness their performance. Thank you.

    • @ForbsieLaLa
      @ForbsieLaLa 7 месяцев назад +6

      He has excellent and talented backup singers. I love how he sometimes give them an opportunity to shine as well

    • @gaila.9852
      @gaila.9852 7 месяцев назад +4

      @@ForbsieLaLa They!

    • @thanim9724
      @thanim9724 7 месяцев назад +1

      *He

    • @sophhiebn
      @sophhiebn 2 месяца назад

      @@thanim9724they*

  • @ButchBrown7
    @ButchBrown7 29 дней назад +4

    Adele, Sam Smith & Amy Whinehouse knew how awesome Black Vocalist added to their sound✌He has a great voice like Sting has it's an instrument

  • @jonnycrown1817
    @jonnycrown1817 Месяц назад +2

    How do you sleep is quite possibly one of the best vocal performances I have ever heard in my life. Sam is always on point, but the choir behind him is un-friggin-believable. I must've watched it 100+ times today alone. They are perfection

  • @rogarciascetti
    @rogarciascetti 7 месяцев назад +276

    I just came to the comments to see if I wasn't the only one who cried.... of course not. Thank you humans. Thank you Sam, the choir, the pianist, the guitarist and you Tiny.

    • @Jaxillan
      @Jaxillan 7 месяцев назад +9

      I boohooed on lay me down

    • @RJasmine18
      @RJasmine18 7 месяцев назад +4

      Big stinkin tears!!!!

    • @akeiyawoods1010
      @akeiyawoods1010 7 месяцев назад +4

      I screamed sang Sam and cried I seen him in concert and he is the best

    • @selalewis9189
      @selalewis9189 7 месяцев назад +3

      I was crying within ten seconds ❤

    • @changveronicas
      @changveronicas 22 дня назад +1

      oh we’re crying 🥹🥹🥹

  • @Kempire
    @Kempire 7 месяцев назад +268

    I wish more artists would use supporting vocalists. This is a perfect example how it can be a magical experience. Perfection. Sam always loved a choir. Glad they decided to do their Tiny Desk this way.

    • @LaPetite510
      @LaPetite510 7 месяцев назад +6

      Hey @Kempire! Your post led me straight to this performance.
      Thank You for sharing & for consistently providing great content.

    • @tkay5904
      @tkay5904 7 месяцев назад +2

      Hey @Kempire!

    • @Kempire
      @Kempire 7 месяцев назад

      @@LaPetite510 🤎🤎🤎

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity 6 месяцев назад +2

      🤎🙏🏾👑 We agree - it creates more of a phenomenon when they are used.

  • @njoy2day453
    @njoy2day453 2 месяца назад +2

    Y'all killed it!! Thank you for this 💯😍

  • @selmaelbaqir4731
    @selmaelbaqir4731 14 дней назад +1

    That ended too fast! we need more!!

  • @ellyfaewilliams2234
    @ellyfaewilliams2234 6 месяцев назад +1235

    It's a shame that Sam isn't doing all his live performances with this group. They made magic here!

    • @SweeetestMelissa
      @SweeetestMelissa 6 месяцев назад +2

      🥰

    • @lilydelacour
      @lilydelacour 5 месяцев назад +25

      Yeah, I always love the background vocals of the Tiny Desk Concerts. They should definitely join some of the musicians for their live performances. :D

    • @barbiefunkyfaceb
      @barbiefunkyfaceb 5 месяцев назад +5

      They don't all performance
      for free,🤷🏼‍♀️ there is a price
      amount for them to all
      perform live together ok.
      MATTERS PEACE&LOVE

    • @lnnthl
      @lnnthl 5 месяцев назад +16

      *their

    • @ivyantonio4043
      @ivyantonio4043 4 месяца назад +4

      too many of them not gonna lie. sam is a great vocalist, he didn't need to hide behind the voices of 11 other black voices. 5 could have been the max.

  • @ashleybaby6208
    @ashleybaby6208 7 месяцев назад +424

    Not me crying the whole entire performance. Standing ovation from my desk Sam Smith and this phenomenally talented choir!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @ladyt4905
      @ladyt4905 7 месяцев назад +3

      Me too. Was just a crying. I love true art.

    • @HisLady1022
      @HisLady1022 7 месяцев назад +1

      Same yall. Real tears!!

    • @cb4664
      @cb4664 7 месяцев назад +4

      Yeah I cried when that young lady started singing. Then them together. Just beautiful.

    • @emj970
      @emj970 7 месяцев назад

      Same. The choir is demonstrating soul music is a feeling ❤

    • @moniqueh728
      @moniqueh728 7 месяцев назад +2

      Lay me down had me in tears. It was amazing!

  • @deeprelaxation4895
    @deeprelaxation4895 Месяц назад +1

    This is the ONLY time i stopped to listen to tiny desk….This man voice is straight from the heart ❤️ OMG im almost intears! Bless you my brother 🤲🏾

  • @ashervirin9698
    @ashervirin9698 Месяц назад +3

    15:05 I'm actually obsessed with the last 15 seconds of this

  • @tmackie1694
    @tmackie1694 7 месяцев назад +653

    Edited with proper pronoun :)
    Love the pianist. She is so tuned in with Sam and often glancing back to stay connected with their performance. She has so much groove and passion, and so much feel on the keys. Very talented.

    • @djdiegomarteens
      @djdiegomarteens 7 месяцев назад +7

      1000% agree.. plus I was wondering how they bring that big piano to the tiny space.

    • @DJMissRay
      @DJMissRay 7 месяцев назад +8

      Came to say this... also seems like she might be the music director too... Brilliant.

    • @Andrew-tl9gk
      @Andrew-tl9gk 7 месяцев назад +4

      She plays very very basic piano notes. Maybe she is a good painist (I dont know her) but this notes everyone can play it like this.

    • @gbxdrums
      @gbxdrums 7 месяцев назад +24

      @@Andrew-tl9gk OP said groove, passion, and feel. Theres more to music than "notes".

    • @philjargent
      @philjargent 7 месяцев назад +2

      yup, she is incredible. Beautiful sound.

  • @YouTube
    @YouTube 7 месяцев назад +4353

    such angelic voices ahhhh 🥰

    • @Kelescope
      @Kelescope 7 месяцев назад +66

      let the real fans talk

    • @hselonmusk999
      @hselonmusk999 7 месяцев назад +13

      ​@@Kelescopefact's 💯

    • @francisrosales3118
      @francisrosales3118 7 месяцев назад +7

      🤨

    • @qmtycrittmc
      @qmtycrittmc 7 месяцев назад +6

      Love Love this performance ❤

    • @bill7bill1
      @bill7bill1 7 месяцев назад +10

      funny choice of words.

  • @athenathegemini3033
    @athenathegemini3033 2 месяца назад +1

    The chemistry in this room is amazing. The energy is so beautiful✨. I love it 🙌🏽

  • @lottydottyda739
    @lottydottyda739 7 месяцев назад +378

    Shoutout to everybody including the pianist!!! Y’all killed it 😩🥰

    • @cb4664
      @cb4664 7 месяцев назад +1

      Facts !

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity 6 месяцев назад

      Thanks Qwn!

  • @bonnastares
    @bonnastares 7 месяцев назад +225

    Goosebumps. That Chorus. Sam’s range. It’s all WOW. ❤

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity 6 месяцев назад

      🤎🤎👑

  • @jts-jc8jk
    @jts-jc8jk 3 месяца назад +3

    What an awesome performance. The pianist and the soulful choir were amazing!

  • @neko.atsume
    @neko.atsume 2 месяца назад +1

    This is definitely my favorite artist to be featured in tiny desk concert! I love how he engage to the whole singers. Such a private concert with high quality singers.

  • @atxrich
    @atxrich 7 месяцев назад +208

    The arrangement was 🔥. It was simple and just allowed everyone’s voices to shine. Sam Smith never disappoints.

  • @adrienbeatty
    @adrienbeatty 6 месяцев назад +885

    Sam needs an acoustic album. If you haven't listened to some of the acoustic versions of his first album I suggest you do. His voice is impeccable. Absolutely LOVED this session. The singers did their thing.

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity 6 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks Qwn! And yes, to the acoustic versions.... check them out!

    • @bktresor
      @bktresor 6 месяцев назад +34

      Sam uses they/them pronouns :) So: Their voice is impeccable, for example ✨

    • @kunozi_2366
      @kunozi_2366 6 месяцев назад +13

      The dudes voice is amazing, his vocals are always consistent. Great guy!

    • @accordiongordon
      @accordiongordon 6 месяцев назад +7

      Their*

    • @accordiongordon
      @accordiongordon 6 месяцев назад

      @@kunozi_2366their*

  • @vanetiapa
    @vanetiapa 4 месяца назад +1

    Somebody please explain to me why young Dakota Fanning is playing the piano. OMG 😅 she's exactly

  • @NC-zz8qx
    @NC-zz8qx 2 месяца назад +1

    I'm back to see this and HERE to spread love to the pianist!!! Girl holding us all down!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️

  • @jodansteneveld9678
    @jodansteneveld9678 7 месяцев назад +363

    Sam gives off such a safe and happy vibe. And can we have a moment for the vocals and the background singers???

    • @safaalston256
      @safaalston256 7 месяцев назад +55

      He is really a beautiful soul. A literal Angel. I was one of the background singers. He treated us like family. What you feel is who he is.

    • @cb4664
      @cb4664 7 месяцев назад +5

      @@safaalston256Beautiful. All of you.

    • @missclaudiaj9212
      @missclaudiaj9212 7 месяцев назад

      Perfection

    • @DavidRodriguez-gl5pn
      @DavidRodriguez-gl5pn 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@safaalston256have you watched his music videos? I would not call that an angel

    • @lizavetanikolaevna
      @lizavetanikolaevna 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@DavidRodriguez-gl5pnI believe their videos give a very happy vibe. Love, fun and acceptance.

  • @matthewglenn5326
    @matthewglenn5326 7 месяцев назад +268

    Yesterday I said why doesn't Sam Smith have a tiny desk yet? I searched the tiny desk wiki and nothing. Then this drops?!

  • @sophrosolutions
    @sophrosolutions 2 месяца назад +1

    All that is good and beautiful in the world just came together in this video. I love my heart bursting open in TD sessions, I adore quality choirs, Sam is a precious treasure, if we’d all connect on this level the world would be such a better place.

  • @ADSOCM
    @ADSOCM 5 месяцев назад +844

    The duet for Lay Me Down isn’t getting enough credit. Their voices compliment eachother perfectly!

    • @FletcherMoyo
      @FletcherMoyo 2 месяца назад +3

      i'm saying! goosebumps! amazing

    • @timothyhannibal6001
      @timothyhannibal6001 2 месяца назад +2

      It was definitely the one!

    • @fabioarrua
      @fabioarrua 2 месяца назад +2

      She is a long time singing partner , check Disclosure - Hotline Bling (Drake cover in the Live Lounge) ft. Sam Smith as well as the other songs from that session

    • @judobrett
      @judobrett 2 месяца назад

      It was my highlight. The pure happiness they look at each other with is magic…

    • @loydap1775
      @loydap1775 2 месяца назад +1

      She made me tear up! Her voice was like a warm hug!

  • @allanbahati1942
    @allanbahati1942 7 месяцев назад +218

    The backing singers are on point. And it’s great to hear Sam’s pure voice once again👌👌👌

  • @itsleratobaruti1371
    @itsleratobaruti1371 2 месяца назад +1

    Can’t believe he started with song that made me glued to him for the past 15years!🥹 thank you TINY DESK for reminding us why we deserve SAM SMITH🔥🔥

  • @hariawanwibisono8862
    @hariawanwibisono8862 10 дней назад +1

    Shout out to sound engineer & crew.. the quality is awesome.. 🔥

  • @sya
    @sya 7 месяцев назад +167

    Wow miss LaDonna Harley-Peters. I don't think I've ever heard Lay Me Down sound so good coming from someone other than Sam. What a voice!

  • @elliewithg
    @elliewithg 7 месяцев назад +444

    Why this is extra special and beautiful? Not just they are all very very talented. It’s because everyone is just authentic and enjoying their performance. You can feel that they love what they do that you want to go inside the screen and join the jam and just vibe with them.

    • @creativequeen8371
      @creativequeen8371 7 месяцев назад +1

      Definitely ❤

    • @taylorrenee4880
      @taylorrenee4880 7 месяцев назад

      It’s immersive, isn’t it? I love it.

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity 6 месяцев назад

      This makes all of the difference 🙏🏾🤎👑

  • @4viewing
    @4viewing Месяц назад +1

    Love the pianist’s play in unholy! Love the duet in lay me down and the gospel/choir is really something else. One of the best desks ever!

  • @AlejandroPerez-vs1fk
    @AlejandroPerez-vs1fk 3 месяца назад +2

    You’re amazing. Totally love u ! Make me cry when u sang lay me down. Love u Sam.

  • @shellzzp
    @shellzzp 7 месяцев назад +448

    This whole mini concert is SUCH A VIBE. From Sam’s amazing vocals to that beast of a choir and the beautiful pianist. Even the guitarist, they were all so in sync with eachother! Whew ima need a part 2 y’all! ❤

    • @mitalishinde6890
      @mitalishinde6890 7 месяцев назад +2

      Yesss

    • @irkah
      @irkah 7 месяцев назад +2

      PLEASE NPR HEAR OUR PLEA! Part 2 Part 2!!!!

  • @vinceking8617
    @vinceking8617 7 месяцев назад +158

    The calibre of Sams voice supported by the back up singers shows his talent. A great format!

    • @overapology
      @overapology 7 месяцев назад

      The video I didn’t ask but needed 🙏

  • @lovememanda3761
    @lovememanda3761 3 месяца назад +1

    背叛是你刺向我的一把刀,you told me not to cry when you were gone 是你最后的温柔。

  • @dikoposello3706
    @dikoposello3706 3 месяца назад +1

    I'm 1:40 in and have concluded this is the most beautiful thing I have heard in a while🥲

  • @sicnarfsabsab
    @sicnarfsabsab 7 месяцев назад +355

    That version of Unholy deserves to be among the pantheon of Legendary Tiny Desk performances

    • @shortsupply4760
      @shortsupply4760 6 месяцев назад +9

      I was looking for this comment, I am usually not a fan of Sams music but wowwee he absolutely crushed this.
      That unholy rendition is perfect.

    • @qwncity
      @qwncity 6 месяцев назад +4

      It's so good, so fun - just a perfect rendition

    • @jordannipper8959
      @jordannipper8959 6 месяцев назад +2

      Time to get saucy 😈 👌🏻

  • @jomae647
    @jomae647 7 месяцев назад +647

    I don’t normally watch tiny desk episodes more than once. But this is my 3rd visit here. Everybody here is so incredibly talented. It’s jus brilliant.

    • @BC-uj4nu
      @BC-uj4nu 7 месяцев назад +2

      Oh, come on. I've rewatched Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Imogen Heap, Alicia Keys like dozens of times. Sam Smith is the next one in this line😊

    • @montegordino
      @montegordino 7 месяцев назад

      Go to Jorja Smith... I went there 25 times (minimum) ☺

    • @TiberiusCreates
      @TiberiusCreates 7 месяцев назад +4

      @@BC-uj4nu Anderson paak

    • @user-xf7fq4iu6m
      @user-xf7fq4iu6m 7 месяцев назад

      me too, its my 10th visit here,

    • @kirstylouise1113
      @kirstylouise1113 7 месяцев назад

      Yes! Watched dermot kennedys 800 times 😂

  • @riccardosantisi
    @riccardosantisi 3 месяца назад +2

    O M G 🖤 I had tears of joy in my eyes. What a wonderful performance from everyone. What wonderful voices🖤🖤🖤
    And Sam Smith looks like a Pirate but a gentle one😃🖤

  • @lilangel0728
    @lilangel0728 Месяц назад +1

    Lay Me Down always gets me. Sams voice is beautiful but Ladonnas was pure confort. Then the HARMONY....an the piano kicked up... choir started... Id loop that alone a good hour EASY. My God.

  • @clowicous
    @clowicous 7 месяцев назад +157

    Tiny desk, like why aren’t you putting these up as tracks to listen to on like Spotify or something, you get the best live versions of everything I BEED TO LISTEN TO THEM CONSTANTLY!

  • @olipaul101
    @olipaul101 7 месяцев назад +187

    Just Sam, an incredible choir and a pianist is all we need, no theatrics just pure vocals 🎙

  • @giselleinfante1381
    @giselleinfante1381 Месяц назад +1

    Sam seemed very shy , but he's amazing , a recognizable voice where you hear it , ❤❤❤❤❤ everyone there sounds amazing !!

  • @ashervirin9698
    @ashervirin9698 Месяц назад +4

    0:01 Stay with me
    4:37 How do you sleep?
    10:26 Lay Me Down(feat. LaDonna Harley-Peters)
    16:32 Unholy

  • @user-rs4ob3iq5p
    @user-rs4ob3iq5p 5 месяцев назад +447

    Need this version of ‘How Do You Sleep’ published somewhere PLEASE

  • @cinefiend4059
    @cinefiend4059 7 месяцев назад +210

    Truly one of the best performances on Tiny Desk. The chemistry between Sam and this exceptional choir is absolutely heavenly. I was in tears listening to Lay Me Down. LaDonna is incredible. Sam is one of those artists who makes it look so effortless. He's amazing. Watching him and his choir in bed on a Friday afternoon made me so so happy. Much love to each and everyone of you. And much love to Tiny Desk for showcasing another unforgettable performance.

    • @blairelliott
      @blairelliott 7 месяцев назад +20

      Sam uses they/them pronouns fyi.

    • @cecemimi9304
      @cecemimi9304 7 месяцев назад

      Agreed! One of the best performances!

    • @reddragonready
      @reddragonready 7 месяцев назад +3

      Good for him @@blairelliott

    • @KeyOfGeorge
      @KeyOfGeorge 7 месяцев назад +3

      @@blairelliottthat’s great for him. for all of us living in reality know he’s a male. Amazing music from this dude nonetheless!

    • @wandagreene3062
      @wandagreene3062 7 месяцев назад +1

      Nope!

  • @elisana3073
    @elisana3073 3 месяца назад

    That duet is everything!!! Whole episode is magical!!!! Thank you for posting such incredible musicianship!!!!

  • @josemauriciosantosm.8039
    @josemauriciosantosm.8039 3 месяца назад +1

    4:37 the Best rendering !! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻😍❤️🔥

  • @viviancabrera3863
    @viviancabrera3863 7 месяцев назад +203

    Tears ✅
    Goosebumps ✅
    Heart racing ✅
    Playing this on repeat ✅
    Wishing I could download this ✅
    This was amazing❤ 🔥

  • @B3GR8T
    @B3GR8T 7 месяцев назад +178

    When Sam sung “lay by your side” and the background singer had her eyes closed just listening made me feel the song even more

  • @EddaAlma
    @EddaAlma 24 дня назад

    Amazing sound!! Amazing vibe 💓 thank you for this Art ✨

  • @ElizlOvegirl
    @ElizlOvegirl 3 месяца назад +1

    Please publish this version of how do you sleep on the music platforms 🥹

  • @Powerbear26
    @Powerbear26 7 месяцев назад +243

    Voice is perfection

  • @putrii4450
    @putrii4450 7 месяцев назад +137

    Those backing vocalist are definitely from heaven!!! And the pianist, GOSHHH!!! And of course sam smith's voice, just PURE GOLD!!! ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

    • @dovelove5427
      @dovelove5427 7 месяцев назад +3

      Right?! Everyone did what needed to be done! 😩👏🏽✨

  • @ACCH-cm9ou
    @ACCH-cm9ou Месяц назад +4

    i honestly ignored Sam Smith .... i have to say , the guy is talented