Albin Lee Meldau: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубликовано: 3 авг 2017
- Robin Hilton | July 20, 2017 -- Few singers can command an audience's attention quite like Albin Lee Meldau. When I first saw him perform, at a church in Austin, Texas during South By Southwest last March, it felt like the entire audience was on the edge of its seat, hanging on every twisted word. His voice is breathtaking, soulful, thunderous and impossible to ignore.
Watching Meldau in this Tiny Desk set, the first thing you'll notice, apart from that voice, is how possessed he is by the music. The words and melodies seem to take hold of him while at the same time offering a release, if only for a moment, from the knot of emotions he's carrying inside. It's in no small part because Meldau's music is so personal, centered on desperate souls in deeply troubled times. "Lou Lou," the track he opens with and his most popular song, is a story of drug addiction and mental illness, inspired by a girl he knew while growing up in Sweden. He calls "Bloodshot," the track he closes with, "dark and horrible," about the wreckage of a tortured relationship and the crazed paranoia of jealousy. His other two songs, "Mayfly" and "Persistence," are more about hanging on when it seems there's nothing left to live for.
Meldau grew up in Gothenburg, Sweden the son of musical parents. His mother is a music teacher and jazz singer, while Meldau says his father is a "punk rocker." (Both write and record their own songs.) As a kid, Meldau originally played trumpet but mostly dreamed of being a professional soccer player. Now, as a full-time musician, he says his dream was to play the Tiny Desk.
"It's a deep honor to be here," Meldau told the NPR audience. "I've been to the BBC and now I've been here, so now I can die." So far, Albin Lee Meldau has released two EPs - Lovers late last year and Bloodshot, out today (July 21) on Astralwerks - with a debut full-length out later this year.
Bloodshot is available now.
iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/blo...
Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Set List
"Lou Lou"
"Mayfly"
"Persistence"
"Bloodshot"
Musicians
Albin Lee Meldau (vocals, guitar); Kalle Stenbäcken (keys, drums); Simon Andermo (bass, auxiliary percussion); Simon Söfelde (drums)
Credits
Producers: Robin Hilton, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Tsering Bista; PA: Jenna Li; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR.
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April 2024 and I have just discovered this amazing young man! What a voice!
we will look back one day and revere at how truly legendary TINY DESK was. It hope it last for long enough for my kids to experience this mastery. Thank You BOB and all the musicians that have blessed us.
Peighter Novack BOB? The flat-earthist?
OrigamiUnicorn Bob Boilen as in the host of Tiny Desk.
Peighter Novack : Show them these.
So i'm a Swede and i found this guy yesterday through a tv show over here, i never would have guessed in my wildest dreams he was Swedish. What a truly amazing and unique voice and soul.
imzul Så mycket bättre? Eller en annan program?
@@yetisnowmanthing3381 så mycket bättre :)
imzul samma här
& samma här!
Wow you guys are late. This guy is a very talented. He got so many great songs. I'm very surprised that the mainstream media don't talk about this man. I'm from HAITI and many places I go, people are listening to his music. be
WHO BROKE THIS MANS HEART!!????
Meccabullock lou lou is the story of his first love who was strongly addicted to heroine. Because he was so in love with her he would to anything she does or says so he started doing heroin and became addicted himself
Meccabullock
Lou did.. Read up on it. And the video shows it too.
Lou?
You should ask Keaton Henson
i did it, Mind yo buisiness
Love it.. This dude has soul. He's doing what he was born to do.
The last song gave me chills but I also watched this in just boxers next to an open window and it was kind of breezy this morning
Lukasz Janus 😂
albin seriously is one of the best around right now. thanks NPR - and that "bloodshot" performance is just overwhelming!
he's pretty big here in Sweden. I've watched him play live several times, and believe me he sounds as good as he sounds here.
He was superb in Shepards Bush in London quite a while ago now. Great acoustic show
Albin has literally the best unique voice ever
Might also like Asaf Avidan
And Ray Lamontagne.
And Allan Rayman
And Fil Bo Riva
And Daniel Norgren
This guy's voice is insane
god damn, I'm so stoked I clicked this..
this is a guy I will not be forgetting any time soon
hello nick! just checking in 6 years later to see if you have forgotten about this guy or not? maybe its time to watch it again? haha
Why oh why are his studio albums so GODDAMN OVERPRODUCED? For the love of god, let silence into the breaks and let his words, bridges, and melodies hang in the air the way they were meant to...
Indeed, watched his live performances on a popular tv show here in Sweden which was incredible and then I listened to his recordings on Spotify and was quite disappointed, something with the studio production that takes away his magic.
Its common.. a shame yeah. But just accept. Matt Andersen also have overproduced records. I also like the naked, dynamic recordings with lot of air/silence
Adam Schmidt Agree.
Completely agree. I just keep coming back here. Spotify stuff sounds so generic but that voice is perfect for stripped back production.
These are definately the best renditions of any songs of his.
Folk and soul. The two beasts collide
This deserves so much more then the 317k views it got. Albin is such a rare gem. He doesn't perform music, he embodies music. Raw, thoughful and full of true pain and love.
This came up on my suggestions. Changed my morning thank you! His voice resonates in my ears and head. His music is timeless and makes me want to dance barefoot in the summer breezy.
The guy is a genious!!! I'm lost for words.
Albin Lee Meldau, you touch my soul... I feel your passion, pain, and spirit when you sing.
That vocalist though... I need someone that soulful in my life
Instant fan here. Thank you Tiny Desk crew and Albin. I have a feeling we will be hearing much more from you.
His song "Mamma" sung in Swedish is so hauntingly beautiful. I heard it for the first time just after my Swedish mother passed away. Jag gråter varje gång jag lyssnar på denna låt.
His voice is absolutely amazing.
What a quality! in everything! hes born for singing,lyrics,performing, im blown away!
Tiny desk, thank you so much for putting this amazing artist on!
First time hearing anything from this man. Absolutely stunning; lost for words.
What a wonderful musician, i see a bright future ahead.
Oh Lord, he is so damned wonderful and also a lot to watch. His band is so tight. Just saw him on my feet the other day and have not been disappointed yet.
After 10 years of playing the guitar and being active with music I'm still amazed of how this art can connect such of magic and passion. Great discovers on sites like this. See you around
I wish his albums sounded like this.
Have you heard the "quarantaine sessions"-covers he's been putting out recently? Not saying they sound exactly like this, but a bit different than his albums. I've really loved them, and enjoyed seeing which songs he picks to cover.
@@QueenMegaera thanks for the recommendation!!!
A simple thank you.
What a character this guy is. Great voice. Great style. True Passion.
i Just love tiny desk.
This is EXACTLY why I follow All Songs and Tiny Desk!!👍
The backup band is everything. So good. Great performance all around.
So gooood. So underrated. Can't wait to see more of him.
He reminds me of a young Eric Clapton..even more soulful! Great job
This dude is amazing. All that emotion in that voice.
Adding him to my top favorites of all time
Incredible, thank you Tiny Desk 👍
this is AWESOME! i listened to this at least a 100 times and still lovin it :D
Proud to see this guy getting the exposure he deserves.
Robin, thank you for inviting Albin on. It's been a year since Albin's visit to Tiny Desk! I still continue to love his music.
Yer a singer Harry
Made me laugh out loud. Thank you for this ;D
I think about this comment every day. Brilliant.
Oym uh whot??
Hahaha
Found him today dec2023 and i love this so much ♡
Best performance ever on Tiny Desk !
How am I only coming across your amazing sound now?? I heard Forget About Us on the radio yesterday knew I needed more of this in my life! Outstanding xx
it's so crazy how I'm never disappointed when I click on these videos.
Absolutely Beautiful. How have i never heard him before?
11:12 damn very nice
Wow ! amazing voice ! such incredible feeling and soul ! beautiful !
and I do love Tiny Desk ! I have found some of my favourite artists on here !
Absolutely stunning!
Absolutely brilliant
Good Lawd! Those pipes and their range 🔥🔥🔥
See this is why I like Npr because they always give artist to discover.
Just what I needed.
You are our new discovery. Love your music.
We were at that performance at St. David's last year. Absolutely AMAZING.
Wonderful! Absolutely breathtaking.
Copenhagen 25/10 8 p.m. Here I come!
Goosebumps.
I think I m in love with his voice
That voice!!! 😍
First time I have watched this really love it. Wonderful shop
He is so strange and amazing
he was on coke in this i believe. so hes pretty strange bc of that
@@mellebellebo did he say so himself in a interview or where did you get that from?
@@Josstick yeah. hes pretty known in sweden and in his time in "så mycket bättre" was we never sober
@@mellebellebo jag förstår, but how did you know he was coked up in this video? =P
@@Josstick hes probably not, but he was coked up alot of the time :)
He really enjoys what he does and so do I!
I saw him live here in sweden... BEFORE I STARTED LISTENING TO HIS MUSIC!
Exceptional voice
I have been at the BBC and now here, I can die :-)
Just amazing!
His voice is heaven ..
Mixing is on point as usual!
Åhhhh...underbart, lycklig att jag lyckades få biljett och se dig "In real life" so much love to you Albin!
Finally someone who uses the gritty ness of their voice perfectly
You'll be a legend man. Why did i find you so late?! I'm in love, i'm absolutely in love
You should hear him live. OMG his voice commands the whole general area
Goosebumps from his voice
this guy makes me feel like im at woodstock
well, I loved this. such an engaging performance and such a cool, wild voice.
wow what a voice
Love the style of this bloke.
Also love the facial expression of the piano guy, e.g. 1:14, 2:03, etc.
That might be the most soulful voice I have ever heard.
joe momma go listen to Van Morrison
joe momma Also check out Marcus King.
it is indeed very soulful! maybe you'd enjoy antony and the johnsons as well.
.....seriously?
Truly something else
superb albin
Damn that pianist is hurting
I get the same feeling from Bloodshot that I get from the Cash version of Hurt - experience shining through, making it feel so genuine and honest
Tremendous Vibrations
If you dont get Hiatus Kaiyote on Tiny Desk i will cut off my left hand with a butter knife and mail it to NPR's headquarters.
Seriously!! Nai Palm is releasing a solo album - PERFECT TIME TO INVITE HER.
Anna Robertson no i want the whole gang there
I'll take either!
Anna Robertson Think about how cool Building A Ladder, Nakamarra, and Molasses would be.
Seriously. That would be amazing!!!
Beyond in love with him
Lovin’ it, thé mans got groove
This man is just an individual look at his outfit what a guy
1:43 - 1:53 Best ten seconds.
The reason I subscribed to NPR Music
It like Eric Clapton, the Doors, and Janis Joplin had a perfect Sweden baby..... Ugh that voice... Sounds like pure gold
man, I love this kind of situations. first I was like, the fuck is wrong with this guy, and at the end Im searching on google to buy his record. last song killed me
He looks like the young version of old eric clapton
Not nearly enough credit given to this comment hahaha... well done sir
Haha
Holyshit he does!
Lol so true
Makes me want to drop to my knees and pray.
Nice soulful electric guitar
Me encantas....
Wow nice voice good music
Wow..
This mans voice is so unique
This is why i love my name
bloodshot is a masterpiece to me