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Tigran is so underrated. He is one of the greatest jazz artists I've heard in my life and I'm so happy to see him on Tiny Desk. He deserves more recognition!
Especially these days when Armenians all around the world are in great sorrow, Tigran's music is like a shred of light for our brocken souls. Thank you.
Armenia had occupied the Azerbaijani territories 20 years ago. At that time, Azerbaijan was not strong and could not protect its land. Now they fought to reclaim his former lands. They did not attack anywhere within the borders of Armenia. They just tried to reclaim the lands they had right to, because they were not as vile as Armenia. By the way, this artist has songs that should enter the world heritage, thanks for the music.
Armenia had occupied the Azerbaijani territories 20 years ago. At that time, Azerbaijan was not strong and could not protect its land. Now they fought to reclaim his former lands. They did not attack anywhere within the borders of Armenia. They just tried to reclaim the lands they had right to, because they were not as vile as Armenia. By the way, this artist has songs that should enter the world heritage, thanks for the music.
you can hear the real squeak of the pedal, the wispy timbre of the raw piano strings, the natural reverb of the room. its just nice to have such an intimate setting playing such raw music
Tigran Hamasyan is a living legend with his unparalleled style, bold performance, imaginative composition, and conceptual depth. Everything from love, beauty, chaos, sorrow, nostalgia, and optimism can exist in each of his pieces simultaneously. He bridges dynamism and exploration in a way that few have accomplished. I can only hope that his legacy will continue to be recognized for centuries to come.
From a pianist perspective, he is absolutely brilliant in meshing avant garde jazz with armenian and world music /scales, ehile also being able to sing and whistle and orchestrate all his music easily. Mozart level badassery
I mean no disrespect to Mozart and his legacy, it's always hard to compare artists/composers who are from different times - but Tigran truly is a cut above. The sheer emotional and unique prowess that comes with every note, every chord, every groove change,... Added to that the absolutely beautiful homage to heritage and his musical heroes that bleeds through his compositions... A true wonder
Everybody who knows Tigran knows how incredible he is because every live performance is varied in very unique ways. We know what the songs are because he plays them through enough for us to recognize them, but still adds enough spice to keep you drawn in at every turn. He will be remembered in history as a true titan of our time
@@rafaelpernil i know tigran now since he played with dhafer youssef and follow hiromi since she played with chick ... i have to say, of course its also a question of taste, and its also about composition, but this is a position that i never heard before^^
Tigran the Magician! So proud that he is ARMENIAN! He never forgets about his roots in his music and that’s beautiful! Keep creating perfection, Tigran!
So happy to see Tigran on here! Check out his performance of Nairian Oddessey at Berklee, it is one of the greatest and most original piano performances I have ever see.
I saw him perform Nairian Odyssey live at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in Australia. Definitely one of the most memorable experiences of live music I've had.
When Tigran starts I always have nothing to say... Just stop using sight and opening those Ears the wider I can, thank you for being Tigran, Tigran🙏🏿 such a big inspiration
I am just discovering the Tiny Desk concept. It's like being sat next to Tigran, watching his hands dancing on the piano, seeing his face, almost feeling his emotions... what a privilege !
IMHO Tigran is a genius ! I've been listening to his music on a loop for practically 2 years. So beautiful, so inventive, so fluid, so complex, so emotional. Thank you Tigran for the music you gift the world.
So beautiful to hear this after the the devastating outcome of the Nagorno-Karabakh. Much love to all the Armenian families around the world, including Tigran and his loved ones. We must be vigilant, persistent, and united. Thank you, NPR, for hosting this unique and monumental composer.
Each and every note is so philosophical and powerful and makes such an immense impact that one cannot switch off from it for quite a while. His music makes this life more beautiful and meaningful!
I am stunned and my heart is lifted.....as I am and it is every time I watch this man play. I have never witnessed another paints who is so at one with his instrument. I swear that, watching him play, one can see him swinging his instrument around--as much as any "shredding guitarist"--through some kind of Four Dimensional Space that he is creating right there in front of us. And he is taking us there, into that space, leading us through strange enchanted lands of Tone and Harmony...
Very interesting. Sometimes people that are trying to make music fit into a specific genre categories may use a term like "genre warping" music, when they aren't able to stick music into these categories. This isn't warping genres. IMO, he's created his own. It's definitely avant-garde and I LOVE IT! Man, it's as if I'm listening to a conversation with many different emotions expressed throughout the conversation.
how did it take 2 weeks for this to get recommended to me when i've been bingeing on tigran for the past month and literally subscribe to this channel? i guess i'm spoiled by how good the algorithm usually is lol anyway so thrilled to see this
I'm subscribed to both too. I only found this in a search for Tigran to share something of his with a friend. Weird that the algorithm and notifications missed this. I hope Tiny Desk has the chance to get him in to play a set with others. His interaction with other musos and audience is enthralling too.
Bravo!!!!!! So wonderful! “Road Song” took me back to watching foreign films as a teen (70s?) and then comes “Our Film”?!? Such great storytelling, and well, well, it’s “The Fable” to cap things off. Fantastic!!!
His music shows how much he feels it. Some great Drummers HAVE/NEED to cover his road song with as much attention to his changes as they can. It WILL BE CRAZY. He was basically beatboxing toward the end.
He penetrates the soul, not only musically but really makes you contemplate your entire existence...very few artists can achieve this quality. some other examples might include Radiohead or Pink Floyd but they almost pale in comparison.
thank you for this excellent piece of art. it’s only Tigran the one who can convey such sincere and truthful message through the power of music. he’s my favorite musician of all time, hands down.
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Tigran is so underrated. He is one of the greatest jazz artists I've heard in my life and I'm so happy to see him on Tiny Desk. He deserves more recognition!
he clearly is the best living pianist on earth
I agree! Hamasyan is just absolutely awesome, his jazz is very powerful
More recognition? This video alone has 70k views lol
@@dawgyv72 Yes, he deserves a lot more recognition.
underrated ? his name will come up every time as one the best modern jazz pianist I believe
Especially these days when Armenians all around the world are in great sorrow, Tigran's music is like a shred of light for our brocken souls. Thank you.
JUSTICE4ARTSAKH
Please tell me what is going on in Armenia? Why is this happening?
@@user-yn2ct2ie9m There was a terrible war and they lost
Armenia had occupied the Azerbaijani territories 20 years ago. At that time, Azerbaijan was not strong and could not protect its land. Now they fought to reclaim his former lands. They did not attack anywhere within the borders of Armenia. They just tried to reclaim the lands they had right to, because they were not as vile as Armenia. By the way, this artist has songs that should enter the world heritage, thanks for the music.
Armenia had occupied the Azerbaijani territories 20 years ago. At that time, Azerbaijan was not strong and could not protect its land. Now they fought to reclaim his former lands. They did not attack anywhere within the borders of Armenia. They just tried to reclaim the lands they had right to, because they were not as vile as Armenia. By the way, this artist has songs that should enter the world heritage, thanks for the music.
you can hear the real squeak of the pedal, the wispy timbre of the raw piano strings, the natural reverb of the room. its just nice to have such an intimate setting playing such raw music
Sounds like a living breathing thing.
Isn’t it Amazing. The pedal itself is worth its own track. Maybe next one?
It's beautiful 🌻
@@theoldkid5725 unmatchable
@@theoldkid5725 and your interpretation! So powerful yet subdue.
The whistle is gangster..he is really enjoying himself..loved it..my first time hearing him..
Enjoy the ride my friend
Oh man, you have so much to hear and see. The new album, The Call Within is the best music every recorded. Enjoy!
Listen to his stuff with the band. The dude is gangster all around. Nobody can compare in his ability
Dude, listen tô What the Waves Brought, and his concert with the Berkley College
@B E I totally agree. Try and find Red Hail if you can too! It’s not on the major streaming services but it’s still floating around here on RUclips
Tigran Hamasyan is a living legend with his unparalleled style, bold performance, imaginative composition, and conceptual depth. Everything from love, beauty, chaos, sorrow, nostalgia, and optimism can exist in each of his pieces simultaneously. He bridges dynamism and exploration in a way that few have accomplished. I can only hope that his legacy will continue to be recognized for centuries to come.
This is exactly how I feel about him. Well put!
This guy is on something else entirely. One of my favorite musicians
exactly.
From a pianist perspective, he is absolutely brilliant in meshing avant garde jazz with armenian and world music /scales, ehile also being able to sing and whistle and orchestrate all his music easily. Mozart level badassery
I mean no disrespect to Mozart and his legacy, it's always hard to compare artists/composers who are from different times - but Tigran truly is a cut above. The sheer emotional and unique prowess that comes with every note, every chord, every groove change,... Added to that the absolutely beautiful homage to heritage and his musical heroes that bleeds through his compositions... A true wonder
Not to mention his control of the meter…
WE LOVE TIGRAN HAMASYAN!! TREASURE OF THE WORLD
did NOT expect to see this in my notifications today
YES, amazing surprise
The king of piano polyrythms. Impressive
Everybody who knows Tigran knows how incredible he is because every live performance is varied in very unique ways. We know what the songs are because he plays them through enough for us to recognize them, but still adds enough spice to keep you drawn in at every turn. He will be remembered in history as a true titan of our time
It's no lie when Herbie Hancock, Jazz legend, said "Tigran, you are my teacher”
What a perfect way to wake up this morning!
I woke up listening to this too, what a cool piano man
@@perrogonzalez1111 agreed!
@@perrogonzalez1111 terceira de manjar
Such a genius!
Thanks Tigran!
In my opinion, Tigran is the best piano composer and player alive. Absolute genius
maybe you dig a little more and one day you find hiromi uehara ;)
@@wurstfinger3289 I already know her music, it's marvellous, but I still prefer Tigran
@@wurstfinger3289 really?
@@rafaelpernil i know tigran now since he played with dhafer youssef and follow hiromi since she played with chick ...
i have to say, of course its also a question of taste, and its also about composition, but this is a position that i never heard before^^
Tigran the Magician! So proud that he is ARMENIAN! He never forgets about his roots in his music and that’s beautiful! Keep creating perfection, Tigran!
So happy to see Tigran on here! Check out his performance of Nairian Oddessey at Berklee, it is one of the greatest and most original piano performances I have ever see.
Thanks!
I saw him perform Nairian Odyssey live at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in Australia. Definitely one of the most memorable experiences of live music I've had.
Folk music is one of the most beautiful aspects of this planet.
When Tigran starts I always have nothing to say... Just stop using sight and opening those Ears the wider I can, thank you for being Tigran, Tigran🙏🏿 such a big inspiration
THE SOUND I'VE BEEN WAITING TO HEAR ALL MY LIFE.
I am just discovering the Tiny Desk concept. It's like being sat next to Tigran, watching his hands dancing on the piano, seeing his face, almost feeling his emotions... what a privilege !
So happy to see him in my favorite project. As an Armenian I'm so proud ♥️ and for these hard times, this is the music we all sick for.
Thank you so much, people at Tiny Desk, for making this happen! Tigran's one of my favorite cats right now
my favourite pianist ever man
OMFG!!! My favorite composer!! What a treat!!!!
IMHO Tigran is a genius ! I've been listening to his music on a loop for practically 2 years. So beautiful, so inventive, so fluid, so complex, so emotional. Thank you Tigran for the music you gift the world.
And my love for Armenia and it's incredible people grows ..... what beautiful sounds in such a devastating time.
❤️🇦🇲
00:00 "Road Song"
07:30 "Our Film"
13:34 "A Fable"
The whistle is ..what was so dramatic.. how much soul you put in your creations
This is poetry.
i hope he never stops playing this song
It was just a matter of time before he was on. My absolute favorite artist finally on my favorite music channel :)
His soulful whistling makes me think that I'd love to see a Tigran // Andrew Bird collab.
So beautiful to hear this after the the devastating outcome of the Nagorno-Karabakh. Much love to all the Armenian families around the world, including Tigran and his loved ones.
We must be vigilant, persistent, and united. Thank you, NPR, for hosting this unique and monumental composer.
Each and every note is so philosophical and powerful and makes such an immense impact that one cannot switch off from it for quite a while. His music makes this life more beautiful and meaningful!
The Best musician alive !!
Him and Jacob Collier HAVE to do music together at some point!
no. hiromi uehara is another level.
He just doesn't stop blowing my mind...
What an absolutely beautiful soul. A true light on the earth. Astounding music.
I am stunned and my heart is lifted.....as I am and it is every time I watch this man play.
I have never witnessed another paints who is so at one with his instrument. I swear that, watching him play, one can see him swinging his instrument around--as much as any "shredding guitarist"--through some kind of Four Dimensional Space that he is creating right there in front of us. And he is taking us there, into that space, leading us through strange enchanted lands of Tone and Harmony...
This is what devotion to art looks like in real time, so pristine & raw in its purest form.
When I listened Tigran for the first time, was like suddenly being able to see a new color. And a beautiful one. ❤
The true music genius of our times.
He deserve a long and healthy life!
Beautiful. Who would have thought whistling and piano would work so well together.
Just discovering him through this tiny desk concert for the very first time personally and I'm already a fan!
Tigran 🔥❤️
TE AMO TIRGAN SUPER CHINGONA TU MÚSICA
La chose qu'on attend depuis le début de la pandémie... Merci les gars...
Tigran's playing is so metal he has to blink a lot to avoid shrapnel.
This is so incredible, the talent to breath control like that AND play soulful piano is just mindblowing
This guy is my biggest inspiration right now. Bravo Tigran!
Тигран опять создаёт магию. Глубокая музыка от виртуоза👏👏👏
Watch him perform is absolutely mesmerizing 🤩
YES YES very happy...thank you Tigran joyfull Tigran...thank you very much indeed☺
Tigran makes the world go round
Love you, Tigran jan.
Love from Italy Tigran. You are amazing. Thank you for this
Very interesting. Sometimes people that are trying to make music fit into a specific genre categories may use a term like "genre warping" music, when they aren't able to stick music into these categories.
This isn't warping genres. IMO, he's created his own. It's definitely avant-garde and I LOVE IT! Man, it's as if I'm listening to a conversation with many different emotions expressed throughout the conversation.
Incredible. Thanks to every single person involved in bringing this video to my eyes and ears. Thank you
Tigran has such a vibe
Only 5:26 - 5:38 alone qualifies Tigran as one of the most amazing human beings
Tigran, thank you... you give our broken spirits the reminder of why we believe so much in our struggle. God bless you and your family...
Première fois que j'entends cet excellent pianiste ! amazing !
how did it take 2 weeks for this to get recommended to me when i've been bingeing on tigran for the past month and literally subscribe to this channel?
i guess i'm spoiled by how good the algorithm usually is lol anyway so thrilled to see this
I'm subscribed to both too. I only found this in a search for Tigran to share something of his with a friend.
Weird that the algorithm and notifications missed this.
I hope Tiny Desk has the chance to get him in to play a set with others. His interaction with other musos and audience is enthralling too.
Not expected but very much needed! Tigran rocks. 🤘🏼
Tigran❤️❤️ He’s all I’ve been listening to on repeat lately. This is such a treat. I’m SO happy to see him on Tiny Desk Concert!
Just close your eyes.... Beautiful ☀️
So beautiful!
Thank you Mr. Hamasyan. Respect.
so good
I love this man.... his talent always makes me smile ❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful...I have no words...
Absolutely enchanting.
This fable version is insanely satisfying.
Bravo!!!!!! So wonderful! “Road Song” took me back to watching foreign films as a teen (70s?) and then comes “Our Film”?!? Such great storytelling, and well, well, it’s “The Fable” to cap things off. Fantastic!!!
brilliant. what a genius this guy is. always such a pleasure to listen to.
So expressive and timeless
Awesome, my favourite pianist!
So glad you guys got him for Tiny Desk. His music is so unique and inspiring.
God bless Armenia...God bless Artsakh
Բրավո Տիգրան ջան։
You matured Road Song so much throughout the years, it's truly mesmerizing! I find it one of your most magical compositions :)
🎶🎶 Heureuse surprise, joli cadeau , Merci 🎶🎶
0:00 - *Road Song* (6:03)
7:33 - *Our Film*
13:33 - *A Fable*
His music shows how much he feels it. Some great Drummers HAVE/NEED to cover his road song with as much attention to his changes as they can. It WILL BE CRAZY. He was basically beatboxing toward the end.
The spinet piano sound works so well in these pieces.
best artist ever
He penetrates the soul, not only musically but really makes you contemplate your entire existence...very few artists can achieve this quality. some other examples might include Radiohead or Pink Floyd but they almost pale in comparison.
Magic walking on the keys... thank you for your music 🧡
Oh my! I’m excited!
thank you for this excellent piece of art. it’s only Tigran the one who can convey such sincere and truthful message through the power of music. he’s my favorite musician of all time, hands down.
well... Tigran as usual... just... no words to describe how better I feel after listening to his music!
Sinceramente descubrí a Tigram hace poco y es simplemente un fuera de serie
He's an incredible pianist. Bravo!
beauty full
Beautiful
He really makes that piano sing... like actually sing 😊
incredible.
He is a genius, so beautiful music