Laura Marling: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025
  • In this performance at the NPR Music offices, two pieces from Laura Marling's newest record, 2011's A Creature I Don't Know, bookend a gorgeous new song called "Once." She'd never even recorded "Once," let alone released it, so consider this performance a premiere of sorts.
    Set List:
    "Don't Ask Me Why"
    "Once"
    "Sophia"
    For more videos and to subscribe to the Tiny Desk Concerts podcast, visit npr.org/tinydeskconcerts.

Комментарии • 373

  • @accuser_of_the_brethren7816
    @accuser_of_the_brethren7816 3 года назад +47

    Always come back to this once or twice a year, she's so dialed in with this set. Her lyrics really paint a feminine picture of what the other side of love and connection can feel like in my opinion. She's a great song writer.

    • @AmazePaulz
      @AmazePaulz 10 месяцев назад +2

      I feel the mournful loss of rusk in every part of this set.
      Im here too often a year.
      Its too good

  • @PetrifiedProduction
    @PetrifiedProduction 10 лет назад +239

    Laura Marling is an original. Like Joni. Nobody else quite like them. Intelligence. Beauty. Grace. Chops. Just wonderful.

    • @DennisAnthonis
      @DennisAnthonis 9 лет назад

      ***** looks like eva, sounds like joni

    • @wallacemurray134
      @wallacemurray134 9 лет назад +15

      PetrifiedProduction Just for fun, I have to tease you a bit . . . is she or original or is she like joni? Because she can't be both.

    • @DennisAnthonis
      @DennisAnthonis 9 лет назад +18

      I think she meant that Laura Marling is an original, like Joni Mitchell is an original.

    • @ryanbarr4910
      @ryanbarr4910 6 лет назад +1

      I hear a resemblance to Joni too. A powerful and smooth voice...

    • @jeffschultz1875
      @jeffschultz1875 6 лет назад +2

      She's original. Just like her. I hope you realize the irony.

  • @lozzzzzzzzzzz
    @lozzzzzzzzzzz 10 лет назад +246

    her voice is so smooth i wanna spread it on a crumpet

  • @ifinditamazing
    @ifinditamazing 2 года назад +17

    Learning recently that Laura and I are the same age has totally transformed my appreciation for her music. She would have been 21 during this performance, it's mindblowing.

    • @laurenkd89
      @laurenkd89 Год назад +4

      That is absolutely insane - 21?!

    • @AmazePaulz
      @AmazePaulz 8 месяцев назад

      Humbling

  • @wanderinggeri8477
    @wanderinggeri8477 4 года назад +25

    She's the full package; voice, chords, lyrics.

    • @flemingcourt
      @flemingcourt 5 месяцев назад +1

      Laura is GREAT!

    • @flemingcourt
      @flemingcourt 5 месяцев назад +1

      More succinctly, she understands what and why she is singing.

    • @AmazePaulz
      @AmazePaulz 10 дней назад +1

      Alternate tuning as well.
      She laboured for her ease

  • @plasmaWisp
    @plasmaWisp 8 лет назад +59

    This concert is extraordinary for Laura Marling. Her voice sounds deeper than usual, and the camera angles (plus her wardrobe and makeup) make her look more mature. She's totally a Joni reincarnate.

  • @mozobrain
    @mozobrain 5 лет назад +12

    To have such command of voice and sense of presence at 22. Yes she’s amazing.

  • @Nickknackks
    @Nickknackks 4 года назад +9

    She's actually absolutely beautiful. What a voice and lyrics too.

  • @selfay8593
    @selfay8593 8 лет назад +45

    Over the years only Laura has stayed as my favorite,,,,,, she is queen.

    • @paulquirk3783
      @paulquirk3783 8 лет назад

      Over what years? She's 26.

    • @selfay8593
      @selfay8593 8 лет назад +6

      She's been in the scene since she was at least 16 yo

    • @paulquirk3783
      @paulquirk3783 8 лет назад

      Interesting, thanks.

    • @TRICOTREAT777
      @TRICOTREAT777 5 лет назад

      I feel you. Same here.

    • @AL-ur1fs
      @AL-ur1fs 4 года назад

      Yes, I agree! Queen

  • @commuterail
    @commuterail 11 лет назад +69

    My god, probably the most perfect woman ever. I could care less that she didn't say a word, the way she connects with her music is truly beautiful. Her lyrics are beautiful. Her guitar playing is beautiful. Gosh, she's beautiful.

    • @thelittlethingsudo
      @thelittlethingsudo 5 лет назад

      If she'd been perfect she could not have made this music. Hers is not about perfection. But i understand you wouldn't change a thing about her or her music.

    • @HinduNoSoy
      @HinduNoSoy 3 года назад +1

      @@thelittlethingsudo her way of copping imperfection is perfect and that makes her perfect

  • @mglenwright09
    @mglenwright09 8 лет назад +38

    Now THIS is folk music. Brilliant.

  • @sadchristopher9518
    @sadchristopher9518 4 года назад +9

    Those opening chords bring me back instantly. A Creature I Don't Know is still such a deeply meaningful album for me. Much love to Laura Marling 🙏💚🙏

  • @flemingcourt
    @flemingcourt 6 месяцев назад +2

    How on Earth did I miss THIS TD! Been a fan of Laura since she was about 16, but didn't notice this delightful TD concert. Saw her in concert just prior to Covid where she performs with two instruments: A voice and one guitar. Jaw dropping. Thank you Laura and best of luck with your NEW adventure.

  • @plasmainheartache
    @plasmainheartache 8 лет назад +18

    she has set the bar extremely high here with this incredible
    performance

  • @hollanthemusician
    @hollanthemusician 9 лет назад +21

    Oh Laura, you are such a sweet work of art.

  • @dccrocke
    @dccrocke 5 лет назад +10

    I keep coming back to this. She’s damn brilliant.

  • @gennasimon7338
    @gennasimon7338 11 лет назад +20

    The guitar in Sophia always gives me goosebumps.

  • @crisclucas5182
    @crisclucas5182 9 лет назад +5

    I could listen over and over and over. There are nuances of so many other folk singers but she has her own authentic voice. Such talent!

  • @jweyek
    @jweyek 5 лет назад +3

    She's also a lovely guitarist. Her songwriting is brilliant. Her voice is gorgeous. I can actually hear and understand every word. What a joy.

  • @nickunderwood6175
    @nickunderwood6175 7 лет назад +7

    This is the best live performance I've ever seen anyone!!!!!! Wow

  • @davet2625
    @davet2625 5 лет назад +7

    I've been into Laura a long time. I think she's got something very special going on.

  • @jjj1951
    @jjj1951 12 лет назад +2

    Having come of age with Joni, I was wondering if I would ever again see a talent who could thrill me like she did . My wait is now over. Laura is, like Joni, a true artist.

  • @msluvdmb
    @msluvdmb 12 лет назад +1

    Wow, you don't *often* come across a voice this rich and beautiful...it MAKES you stop what you're doing and pay attention. I'm in awe...

  • @kayedramallama
    @kayedramallama Год назад +5

    I keep thinking of Bert Jansch. The richness and complexity of guitar and voice, the complete mastery of both.

    • @jedross2136
      @jedross2136 6 месяцев назад

      She does a great version of Blues Run the Game, too.

  • @binnghulbain
    @binnghulbain 12 лет назад +1

    ever since I found laura marling's music I haven't stopped listening, she's awesome and everything she puts out is beautiful

  • @flowersafeheart
    @flowersafeheart 4 года назад +1

    I knew while watching this I needed to eat some simple foods slowly with my eyes closed. Tomato slices and salty tapenaude. What a special talent Laura is. Thank you, Tiny Desk and Spotify for all the wonderful musical discovery.

  • @patriciakucmanova3654
    @patriciakucmanova3654 7 лет назад +2

    I've been watching this for weeks and it gets even better every time. Everything about this is straight up gorgeous

  • @MichaelLovelight2120
    @MichaelLovelight2120 10 лет назад +46

    This is an intimate set with,in my opinion(time will write)THE BEST SINGER/SONGWRITER OF THE 21ST CENTURY

    • @MichaelLovelight2120
      @MichaelLovelight2120 10 лет назад +5

      this kind of talent comes around 'once' in a generation.

    • @keithrichards9034
      @keithrichards9034 10 лет назад +4

      Michael Lovelight She's just a trendy, there's nothing special to point at here.
      She can play a bit , sing a bit - so what?

    • @ronmimnaugh7674
      @ronmimnaugh7674 10 лет назад +2

      All of her music should be recorded like this instead of that overproduced crap that they release. I would buy it all in a heartbeat. It is difficult to listen to the overproduced stuff. It just isn't the same

    • @TheDiceyman
      @TheDiceyman 10 лет назад +3

      Keith Richards She's not just trendy Keith, she's a real talent, shake the muck out of your ears and forget about who's trendy and who's not.

    • @keithrichards9034
      @keithrichards9034 10 лет назад

      Dicey O'Reilly Is there anyone else who could play this? No, because there's no real song in the first place is there? Its not bad...

  • @teaandcakeordeath
    @teaandcakeordeath 12 лет назад +4

    I hear Bill Callahan more than anyone else. The semi-talking thing really hammers that point home.

  • @williamlenihan7536
    @williamlenihan7536 Год назад +1

    Laura is almost indescribable. There are the references, similarities, predecessors but she is an island of song and spirit. I’m n love with the truth of her voice and songs.

  • @PamsGoingOnRightNow
    @PamsGoingOnRightNow 8 лет назад +10

    I first listened to her like 5 years ago and I still listen to her on my ipod, but I never bothered to keep up with her work, and now I've got the joni chills, I am really starving for a live show from her, now.

  • @victoredwards0530
    @victoredwards0530 12 лет назад +3

    And "Once" is not the main song of this set; no, it is "Sophia." Musical genius. Love it!

  • @CindyTaylorATL
    @CindyTaylorATL 11 лет назад +4

    She's so amazing - such a huge fan! Her songs make me feel somehow sad and content at the same time.

  • @nickunderwood6175
    @nickunderwood6175 7 лет назад +4

    Best music session I've ever heard!

  • @Adrianoptero
    @Adrianoptero 7 лет назад +6

    Laura knows the meaning of beauty.

  • @Yoursaffectionately
    @Yoursaffectionately 12 лет назад +4

    "All I didn't know needed doing had been done" SO GOOD

  • @yetidodger6650
    @yetidodger6650 4 года назад

    I've been listening to her for 1000 years.

  • @workaccount1478
    @workaccount1478 7 лет назад

    Can't stop watching this. For years!

  • @ellie_bellyy_495
    @ellie_bellyy_495 7 лет назад +1

    I definitely just cried from watching this. Beautiful voice.

  • @mmarquez75
    @mmarquez75 12 лет назад +1

    How am I supposed to ever listen to the album version of "Sophia" after hearing this?! Such an amazing song and voice.

  • @tangerine365
    @tangerine365 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much, I always find wisdom on her words. I needed to listen to “Don’t ask me why”

  • @victoriao7039
    @victoriao7039 4 года назад +1

    Your soul is a pearl, Laura.

  • @tarheelnation53
    @tarheelnation53 12 лет назад +2

    Everything about this is beautiful

  • @harbourvioletmusic
    @harbourvioletmusic 7 лет назад +1

    I love her low voice parts and how she plays guitar! Makes me wanna sit outside in the heat, drinking cold beer in the evening and stuff...

  • @sedisedita
    @sedisedita 7 месяцев назад

    Laura and her guitar, is all we need

  • @mikewray6387
    @mikewray6387 4 года назад +2

    my god she is so good, yet another british musical treasure.

  • @fionariches606
    @fionariches606 8 лет назад +6

    still floors me

  • @dougzilla2237
    @dougzilla2237 8 лет назад +6

    She mesmerizes me.

  • @terratrodder
    @terratrodder 12 лет назад

    What a unique sound, a true performer. Haven't heard of her before, but will definitely check out more!

  • @ariafalco
    @ariafalco 9 лет назад

    she is incredible.

  • @terminallyinquisitive1731
    @terminallyinquisitive1731 4 года назад +1

    This version of Sophia 😍😍
    Gorgeous ringing guitar tone too.

  • @edbarrett5995
    @edbarrett5995 Год назад

    Astounding songwriting and performance.

  • @people235
    @people235 6 лет назад +2

    one of the best living musicians

  • @christopherscott2962
    @christopherscott2962 11 лет назад +4

    I just found Laura Marling. I just became a fan.

  • @leonhind5565
    @leonhind5565 10 лет назад

    quality, thankyou Laura, remember hearing you on the radio and mentioning how you first started playing guitar on your daddies lap, a quote my dad uses a lot funnily enough is ask me no questions and i'll tell you know lies..

  • @aqiiiiiiiil
    @aqiiiiiiiil 5 лет назад

    Intelligent lyric with angelic voice. What more could you ask.

  • @grahamdavies9735
    @grahamdavies9735 7 лет назад +1

    Just found this - mesmerising singing and playing talent

  • @Mikespike44
    @Mikespike44 7 лет назад +1

    Awesome and so inspirational. Made me cry. Thank you

  • @podiumfinish
    @podiumfinish 7 лет назад +2

    Like no other .she's amazing

  • @CindyTaylorATL
    @CindyTaylorATL 12 лет назад +1

    AHHHH I LOVE her! So glad she did one of these!

  • @Thetonetemple.
    @Thetonetemple. 9 лет назад +18

    i actually hear Joni Mitchell all over the place in the first piece. A poet with phrasing and space that is as easy for her as breathing. oxoxoxoxox

  • @RachelWoolmer
    @RachelWoolmer 11 лет назад +35

    Such a beautiful singer and songwriter....reminds me a lot of Joni Mitchell :) x

  • @KarlPlesz
    @KarlPlesz 6 лет назад

    Wow. She sounds better live and solo than on her albums. Sophia is def one of my favourite songs. That voice........

  • @tammiehayward7098
    @tammiehayward7098 8 лет назад

    holy crap, I have no words. Just tears....

  • @deenibeeniable
    @deenibeeniable 8 лет назад

    Wow. First time listening to her, & I haven't been knocked over like that by someone in a very long time.

  • @ApriIka
    @ApriIka 12 лет назад

    Once is amazing! I am floored.

  • @glamorgan5888
    @glamorgan5888 10 лет назад

    i love people who are not so special! what if she was special? one of the greatest voices i've heard from a very long time.

  • @cplowman09
    @cplowman09 7 лет назад +1

    I find it a shame how many people fail to even have an opinion(or time for one) these days. I love what you are doing, Giver! Thank you! @lauramarling

  • @kappaky24
    @kappaky24 12 лет назад

    This is the definition of beauty.

  • @underblix
    @underblix 12 лет назад

    i don't think her voice will ever leave me

  • @KServeux
    @KServeux 12 лет назад

    Don't Ask Me Why is my favorite! It has a oldies feel to it idk why. Love it!

  • @piningmartin
    @piningmartin 12 лет назад

    Being one of the first people to see a video like this with such a beautiful performer feels sort of like waking up when it's been snowing and seeing that your footprints are the only thing in the world.
    (better than F1RST lol, huh?)

  • @thisisjuliacosta
    @thisisjuliacosta 10 месяцев назад

    Laura is so lovely! I keep waiting for you guys to host Johnny Flynn too 😭 pretty please!!

  • @larrypinkard2051
    @larrypinkard2051 7 лет назад +6

    A Breath of fresh Air in the smog of pre- manufactured bubble gum mediocrity mainstream garbage.Grateful that She shares Her Wonderful Magic with the rest of Us!Thank You Laura.

  • @gallantgland
    @gallantgland 10 лет назад

    Fantastic. Thank you.

  • @RuthlessHumor
    @RuthlessHumor 10 лет назад +2

    Such an inspiration. Hope to one day achieve a modicum of her sound.

  • @hannahtaybooks
    @hannahtaybooks 2 года назад

    Beautiful story teller.

  • @geanjenet
    @geanjenet 11 лет назад +3

    It's not like she's doing anything new, but what she is doing is so beautiful, and I love that she uses the classical it suits her

  • @thatswhatchelseasaid
    @thatswhatchelseasaid 12 лет назад

    she gives me crazy goosebumps.

  • @traukopalestino1
    @traukopalestino1 4 года назад +1

    La escuche por primera vez en 2020 y es como si hubiese nacido adulta. Amo su musica.

  • @Teona.aka.Maria.Tureschi
    @Teona.aka.Maria.Tureschi 12 лет назад

    Wonderful, I love Laura Marling.

  • @doctor19741
    @doctor19741 6 лет назад +7

    wowsa, her voice knocked me sideways, upways, downways and any other way one would care to go!!

  • @kareneriksen7440
    @kareneriksen7440 4 года назад +24

    An updated tiny desk with Laura's new album please!

    • @tmp1k
      @tmp1k 4 года назад +7

      nice, one day layter and you did got just that ;)

  • @BensPurdyLady
    @BensPurdyLady 12 лет назад +1

    YEAH FINALLY!!!!! Laura Marling is the BEST!

  • @sweetsacrifice77
    @sweetsacrifice77 12 лет назад

    For some reason, I knew this would happen some time!!! I love you, Laura!! :DD

  • @nwLohmann
    @nwLohmann 12 лет назад

    so graceful.

  • @efebrahim
    @efebrahim 5 лет назад

    low key the best tiny desk. simply better than anything else.

    • @efebrahim
      @efebrahim 5 лет назад

      just the understated majesty of the set. you can tell she knows how good this is

  • @lyrilljackson
    @lyrilljackson 12 лет назад

    small gigs are the best for falling in love with a LM song. ONCE ftw. shoutout to LM, great job well done. Loving it. That is all.

  • @moonbeanification
    @moonbeanification 7 лет назад +1

    She is an exquisite talent ... ♥

  • @askaichin
    @askaichin 8 лет назад +14

    the recording at npr is might I say better than on the original record

    • @sullivan2339
      @sullivan2339 8 лет назад +1

      Usually is-I don't understand how-magic?

  • @MrOasis316
    @MrOasis316 11 лет назад

    Laura Marling is amazing.

  • @arthurs4833
    @arthurs4833 9 лет назад +1

    Sou graceful, amazing technique

  • @xmisunderstoodgirlx
    @xmisunderstoodgirlx 12 лет назад +1

    I was looking at my wall and my first reaction to seeing this video on there was "PERFECTION."

  • @tomoliveras
    @tomoliveras 12 лет назад

    Holy shit she has an absolutely amazing and unique voice. It was completely unexpected.

  • @AmazePaulz
    @AmazePaulz 8 месяцев назад

    I cannot but come here.
    Once is enough

  • @bennyg3489
    @bennyg3489 8 лет назад

    so Beautiful!

  • @elena09music
    @elena09music 12 лет назад

    She's perfection.

  • @jonanjello
    @jonanjello 12 лет назад

    Awesome! It sounds great. Thank you!

  • @maitri1429
    @maitri1429 8 лет назад

    LOVE her singing.

  • @guyonamotorcycle1
    @guyonamotorcycle1 9 лет назад

    You are amazing!