I'm sitting here watching myself and trying to think of a clever comment for y'all because you're one of the best audiences in the world, but I just want to say if you're watching this and you've liked it or shared it, thank you in advance.
Very refreshing to see the artist engage with the fans. Thank you. I think it the age of internet, it's so easy to forget that performers are people too. You've brought some of the personal connection simply by participating in the comments.
I remember you playing at that collective studio in Toronto 10 years ago. You've grown and have incessantly kept grinding away at your craft and your vision. You are loved and admired. Keep going and growing brother Ahi! ❤️⚡🙏
2:11 sums up my reaction to AHI and love his personal responses to some of the comments. Brilliant! Thank you Bob for your continuous exposure to raw talents and keeping the real music alive and your audio engineer(s) deserve an award on their own! Amazing set up and the isolation, oh just damn! Josh, if you happen to read this, I just want to say thank you mate!
Just love this video and lineup. From the inspirational and soulful AHI to the crafty guitarist, the silent but always present bass player, and of course the skillful drummer, man with many faces: this performance is beautifully done. Bravo to NPR too.
Awesome lyrics, melody, passion and overall performance. Don’t ever lose the “soldier in YOU”, we need your heart, soul and emotive musical riches if the people of our world are to embrace change!
I love this collection of people! you have the two Aflac Cavemen playing guitar and bass the goofy drummer makin' crazy faces and the lead singer wearing a jockey helmet whatever it takes to make good music lol
Wow. What is this that i just listened to? How am I just discovering AHI now?? The emotion is so well transposed through your vocals. Congrats and continue making beautiful music
"So one thing we all have in common here today, is that we all have relationships. Right? Well, some of those relationships are good. Some of those relationships are bad. And some of those relationships are awful. And you may care about someone with your whole heart, you may give them everything you got. And you want them to realise you care about that person more than they care about themselves. You may reach out your hand to help that person but no matter how strong your hand is, no matter how strong you are... your strengths may not be as strong as their weaknesses. And there comes a moment when you have to realise, the only way to save that relationship is to walk away from that relationship. This is a song I wrote called 'I like Cat Food, yum yum yum.' ONE TWO THREE FOUR! "
What I forgot to add was that I really like this! lovely stuff. But it would have been funny if after that speech the song was something completely not about relationships. Top work AHI
My first thought was "I'm not falling for your subtle disguise, Reggie Watts" because he looks a little like Reggie Watts........but then I started LISTENING and WOWWWW. Awesome. NPR constantly making magic
I'm sitting here watching myself and trying to think of a clever comment for y'all because you're one of the best audiences in the world, but I just want to say if you're watching this and you've liked it or shared it, thank you in advance.
AHI love your sound
It was awesome to Listen and Watch! "Closer (From a Distance)" really struck a chord with me, simply great songwriting, the whole band is awesome!
Very refreshing to see the artist engage with the fans. Thank you.
I think it the age of internet, it's so easy to forget that performers are people too.
You've brought some of the personal connection simply by participating in the comments.
the music said it all. thank u for sharing yalls voice
Uh.. what’s up with the helmet?
THIS. This is why I love tiny desk. Best music I’ve heard in a long time.
He came into my job Saturday and was so sweet, I was not expecting to look up his music and see just how big he is. Love it
just caught him supporting The Lone Bellow in Edinburgh, very impressed by this man, his singing and song writing
I remember you playing at that collective studio in Toronto 10 years ago. You've grown and have incessantly kept grinding away at your craft and your vision.
You are loved and admired.
Keep going and growing brother Ahi! ❤️⚡🙏
Diane C., St. Paul, Albin L, Aldus H., and now AHI
Bob, This work has saved my life. I love you. Thank You.
What a beautiful set, and an awesome voice
Paulo Tapasa good start to my day!!!
Yes!
2:11 sums up my reaction to AHI and love his personal responses to some of the comments. Brilliant!
Thank you Bob for your continuous exposure to raw talents and keeping the real music alive and your audio engineer(s) deserve an award on their own! Amazing set up and the isolation, oh just damn!
Josh, if you happen to read this, I just want to say thank you mate!
His voice is so good. Sound is acoustic ,but that sound is dynamism.
The music that warm.
Just love this video and lineup. From the inspirational and soulful AHI to the crafty guitarist, the silent but always present bass player, and of course the skillful drummer, man with many faces: this performance is beautifully done. Bravo to NPR too.
I am swooning! AHI speaks right to my soul! It feels like a just discovered a piece of what my heart sounds like.
Awesome lyrics, melody, passion and overall performance. Don’t ever lose the “soldier in YOU”, we need your heart, soul and emotive musical riches if the people of our world are to embrace change!
"Closer" reach the bottom of my heart! Every word fits perfectly!
Excellent song writer, singer and band....
Totally mesmerizing such a great sound love to hear more!
Damn, this is so good. His voice, the band, all of it.
BEAUTIFUL!!! I CAN'T STOP WATCHING THIS TINY DESK CONCERT!!
Ultimate dream job = working the tiny desk at npr. This musician is incredible. Happy to have found him :)
I love 'message' music and I love your sound...from the heart. God Bless!
Thanks, Alan! God Bless you too!!
Thoroughly enjoyed. He's so gracious.
I never heard of this awesome group!! That was so awesome!!!!!!
Closer just hit home. Wow. Thank you for riding such a beautiful piece! God Bless xx
Bless
Wow! Listening for the first time and I'm hooked.
This is amazing stuff! Absolutely beautiful and honest. Love it!
Great band, love it. Makin me feel alive again
Great music to start the day! Thank you!
Such a wonderful discovery. Found his album on Spotify :) thanks, Tiny Desk
You’ve got me when I saw you singing with your graceful daughter on those front steps. You have a fan in Brazil ever since.
You're an OG, haha. Thanks!
Not such a tiny desk but, my, what a big talent. First saw Ahi at a barn in Seagrave and fell full force with Ahi & his beautiful family.
He truely a star you feel it and hear the cry in his voice.
1st time hearing him. WOW, love it.
All I gotta say is damn brother, you belted some deep soul into this. Puttin on repeat.
This was too short. I need more of this beautiful music
the drummer is really feeling it
I just saw you for the first time this morning on CBS this morning and was amazed. Your lyrics and music, it's all awesome. Thank you!
Amazing my friend! I'm so proud of you and so happy that the world is getting to share in your musical magic!
Hey hey!!
beautiful. and he commented. seems humble.
gosh, this made me cry...
Marc Robinson x2
Brother rocks a Takamine! That's a quality guitar and a quality price. RESPECT.
I love this collection of people!
you have the two Aflac Cavemen playing guitar and bass
the goofy drummer makin' crazy faces
and the lead singer wearing a jockey helmet
whatever it takes to make good music lol
That drummer makes some incredible faces
It's like he is genuinely surprised and excited with every beat!
Not sure what it is, but everything is just so enchanting. This is just what I needed this morning
Wow. What is this that i just listened to? How am I just discovering AHI now?? The emotion is so well transposed through your vocals. Congrats and continue making beautiful music
A new fan in Macau.A great set.
"So one thing we all have in common here today, is that we all have relationships. Right? Well, some of those relationships are good. Some of those relationships are bad. And some of those relationships are awful. And you may care about someone with your whole heart, you may give them everything you got. And you want them to realise you care about that person more than they care about themselves. You may reach out your hand to help that person but no matter how strong your hand is, no matter how strong you are... your strengths may not be as strong as their weaknesses. And there comes a moment when you have to realise, the only way to save that relationship is to walk away from that relationship.
This is a song I wrote called 'I like Cat Food, yum yum yum.'
ONE TWO THREE FOUR! "
What I forgot to add was that I really like this! lovely stuff. But it would have been funny if after that speech the song was something completely not about relationships. Top work AHI
This comment wins!!! I thought you were going to transition into the Talking Heads song Once In A Lifetime, lol.
10:10 I nearly fell out of my chair, lol. This is great!
When your band has a gig at 2 but you got a horse race at 4
Lol
I love this!
Such a great singer
Dang these guys are great!
so so beautiful! I don't knewed you... I loved it!
Closer from a distance was gorgeous thank you !
Thanks! It's probably my favourite on the album.
This is just beautiful : )
My god Killaly is FEELIN' IT
Alright then! Uniquely soulful.
Really touched my soul. God bless 💞💞
Im shocked im the first person to mention the drummers face
😃😏😟😌😐😮😦
kinda reminds me of Jim Carrey if he was a drummer
Dude was in his own world lol.
There is a drummer in a local band in my area that does the same thing. Its funny
I can't stop watching him.
That drummer is feelin it
wow. this is great music
Beautiful work all!!
It's always important to be safe out there!
Ah this is wonderful! Such a beautiful sound, and your voice is amazing, I love it!
just beautiful❤
Damn, this was beautiful
My first thought was "I'm not falling for your subtle disguise, Reggie Watts" because he looks a little like Reggie Watts........but then I started LISTENING and WOWWWW. Awesome. NPR constantly making magic
That was amazing
Fantastic!
really awesome
Amazing...
this was great!!
New fan here, beautiful!
You have a new fan in Minnesota, please come tour through! First Ave 7th St Entry would be an awesome venue for you!
beautiful
this is amazing
beautiful lullaby. Tiny desk rulz
Beginning reminded me of One October Song
Soul music.
Amazing performance brother! Beaming
Thanks bro!
Can't wait to see you at Pilgrimage Festival!
Can't wait to play!!
Great voice
10:08 the drummer... thank me later
😂
That was definitely vital to the song. :D
I love his authenticity, dont change a thing! Be true to you.
this rox!
Great 👏🏾🤘
Beautiful 😊
Homie looks like James Harden! Legit performance. That drummers face though - haha.
Good set. Enjoyed that. Thanks.
Must get some Ted Hawkins stuff out for a comparison. The voice is similar.
Such a beautiful sound making me v v content :) ty!
💕
a lot of string players like to sing their part just to get a better grasp of the sound, but for me, it’s a first with a drummer
Dig it.
goooooooood
This is on the level of Bob Marley good
He needs to give Gregory Porter his hat back. It doubles as his equestrian helmet.
That drummer tho haha
awesome UnU
sweet
wedding video soundtrack))
His voice gives me some Bob Dylan vibes
I feel like equestrian helmets will be fashionable very soon.
A.O. No fucking way buddy
good