Helado Negro: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • Helado Negro | June 30, 2017 - The artist Helado Negro (Roberto Lange) made a very big impression on me when I first experienced him almost eight years ago. It was a sound I had never quite heard, and I was immediately drawn in; there were layers of synths, percussion that percolated rather than pulsed, vocals that epitomized the world ethereal and lyrics in Spanish and English that floated amidst the music like wisps of smoke.
    I caught his live show in Mexico City and in Austin, Texas and each time the spectacle of theater and elaborate presentation were just as important as the music (including two dancers covered in what can best be described as Christmas tree tinsel).
    But that's not what you're getting here - instead of tinsel, we get Roberto standing behind Bob Boilen's desk in a t-shirt that says "Young, Latin and Proud," the title of his most recent single. That's the essence of the songs he chose to play (and really, his entire catalog), music about being a young American with Ecuadorian parents, singing about life in here in the U.S.
    Our little concert here also shows off an acoustic treatment of Helado Negro's vision, and it's just as compelling without the electronics. In fact, it's as if the songs reveal a different aspect of themselves, the lyrics intimate and laid bare. Personally, I loved the sound of the alto and tenor saxophones playing harmonies in place of a bank of keyboards. As you'll see, the entire band perfected that delicate balance of intensity and low volume, letting the music and ideas breathe.
    This performance was a long time in the making, but the payoff is clear, presenting an artist in full command of his craft.
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    Set List
    "Transmission Listen"
    "Young, Latin and Proud"
    "Run Around"
    "It's My Brown Skin"
    Musicians
    Roberto Lange (vocals, guitar); Nathaniel Morgan (sax); Angela Morris (sax, violin); Ben Lanz (bass guitar); Weston Minissali (synthesizer); Jason Nazary (drums)
    Credits
    Producers: Felix Contreras, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Morgan Noelle Smith, Kara Frame; PA: CJ Riculan; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR.
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  • @mttvghn
    @mttvghn 4 года назад +170

    Saw this guy open for Sylvan Esso. The audience just didn't get him at all and I could see his frustration. Got a chance to talk to him at his merch table. Told him he reminded me of Beefheart in the way he takes artistic chances with his style and raw lyrics. He lit up like it made his night.

    • @manzanillita
      @manzanillita 4 года назад +5

      i was in a show when he was touring with them too, and witnessed the same, it was super rude, the audience talked during his entire set. i was so upset i left in the middle of Sylvan Esso (i had paid to see him anyway), wish i'd stayed knowing he'd be at his own merch table!! but glad you said that to him, wondering if it was the same show....

    • @karlavazquez9026
      @karlavazquez9026 2 года назад +1

      I saw him when he opened for Beirut about 4 years ago! Same situation, I felt for him

    • @toddwallin6588
      @toddwallin6588 6 месяцев назад

      Sounds like a ripped version of Devandra

  • @anum717
    @anum717 4 месяца назад +6

    absolutely underrated performance. hes so good!!!!!! and only getting better!!! we need a new tiny desk from helado for his new album :)

  • @WoRN808
    @WoRN808 6 лет назад +21

    Crooning like a bird on a branch. His solo performances with electronics instead of a band are delicious aural treats as well. Esp. the one with the people covered in tinsel slowly moving in the background. WOnderful sounds and passion.

    • @mttvghn
      @mttvghn 4 года назад

      He opened for a Sylvan Esso at a show I went to in 2017. He was amazing, but it seemed like everyone in the audience was so confused like they didn't know what they had signed up for lol.

  • @Gassyyetclassy
    @Gassyyetclassy 7 лет назад +83

    Young, Latin and Proud is going to be stuck in my head. I love it!

  • @gooofy215
    @gooofy215 6 лет назад +48

    Met him in Philly yesterday and was humbled and wanted to hug him so bad. Ive never felt such a connection with an aritst. He drowned me

  • @thomashauser5263
    @thomashauser5263 7 месяцев назад +4

    one of the voices that put me into a state between laughing and crying. Irresistible

  • @emptymindedstudios
    @emptymindedstudios 4 года назад +90

    This makes me feel so proud to be Hispanic.

  • @DeadWhiteButterflies
    @DeadWhiteButterflies 7 лет назад +52

    It's cool to see him with a band behind him. I've only ever known him to have all this sequencing and synth stuff which in itself is an impressive operation, but this is such a different and interesting flavour of his that didn't expect actually. I would happily love to see him do a stripped down acoustic tour just like this.

    • @kateland7766
      @kateland7766 7 лет назад +1

      I saw him in November and he had a lovely band. It was amazing. Literally never felt more like a fangirl for ANYONE

  • @maxs9705
    @maxs9705 2 года назад +18

    00:00 - Transmission Listen
    04:16 - Young, Latin and Proud
    08:03 - Run Around
    11:37 - It's My Brown Skin

  • @thebeardedladies6036
    @thebeardedladies6036 7 лет назад +10

    love his hair, his mustache, his voice, and their sound!!

    • @d2xr
      @d2xr 4 года назад +1

      They aren’t a band tho

  • @EvanHarpinismad
    @EvanHarpinismad 7 лет назад +38

    Dang, this dude is incredible.

  • @Specificpickle
    @Specificpickle 4 года назад +13

    Saw him open up for Sylvan Esso and it was awesome. Was not expecting it honestly.

  • @loveleesusanne
    @loveleesusanne 3 года назад +5

    Helado Negro's music blows me backwards, I can sit for hours and listen. Thank you - Love from Denmark

  • @Mabeelopez
    @Mabeelopez 7 лет назад +14

    I'm so in love with this tiny desk concert.

  •  7 лет назад +10

    Firts 5 seconds and I'm already loving them

  • @raegene
    @raegene 4 года назад +6

    Saw these guys when they were headlining for Cuco a few weeks ago and the singer serenaded me when I was about to cry because my feet were killing me. I literally had to crouch down because my ankles were burning from standing for 3 hours. Had no idea who they were but their music was super soothing, glad I got to see them perform live. 💜

  • @Mariana-sb3dj
    @Mariana-sb3dj 6 лет назад +19

    Meu camarada! Que maravilha! Que lastima, no compreendo inglés, pero estoy emocionada, com tu voz, la forma de cantar e com la banda. Angela tan concentrada! Muy lindo todos!

  • @jankorstenjk
    @jankorstenjk 7 лет назад +10

    Amazing. Love the vibration in his voice, and the music is very pleasant and dancable!

  • @ArtleyDraws
    @ArtleyDraws 7 лет назад +42

    I love the feel of this band so muccchh. Also the main singers hair is just so on point.

  • @Lob0Sec
    @Lob0Sec 7 лет назад +94

    Loved this voice vibration.

    • @idanceforthestars
      @idanceforthestars 7 лет назад +4

      misterexpensive sound like a damn goat

    • @jchez0962
      @jchez0962 7 лет назад +21

      These people are tripping. I dug his vibrato. It's different.

    • @loptop3160
      @loptop3160 7 лет назад +6

      I agree, would be better if he used the did it more sparingly, though. Many music snobs will shit on him for using it at all. I try and forget about whats considered "correct" and listen to the sound that the artist makes as a whole. This performance reminds me a little bit of Ian And Sylvia's version of Tears of Rage.

    • @shafink11
      @shafink11 7 лет назад +3

      I love it but not in constance. Drizzle it here and there and it's beautiful. Overall, found me a new band I love though

    • @antroig
      @antroig 7 лет назад +3

      A mix of Nina Simone and Antony and the Johnsons!

  • @dalstonjazz
    @dalstonjazz 7 лет назад +3

    Saw him on his own at the Visions festival in Hackney last night. Hypnotic is the word.

  • @ricardocosta351
    @ricardocosta351 7 лет назад +14

    this guy elevates the English language!!!!!

  • @FNFIHOCTW
    @FNFIHOCTW 5 лет назад +4

    I love Hildalgo's voice and style. Thanks for this gift.

  • @madisonmm
    @madisonmm 7 лет назад +11

    i feel so inspired & at peace. tysm

  • @9monryu44n
    @9monryu44n 6 лет назад +4

    His voice is like a mantra!

  • @isabel9322
    @isabel9322 7 лет назад +7

    A big fat ol' thumbs up for this creativity.

  • @perrybrown7055
    @perrybrown7055 6 лет назад +4

    I got to see him live and he's absolutely amazing!!! Love this!!!

    • @d2xr
      @d2xr 4 года назад

      Lucky

  • @saulmontiel9079
    @saulmontiel9079 3 года назад +2

    Love learning how he plays just by watching

  • @luckithirteen
    @luckithirteen 7 месяцев назад

    i've seen roberto perform 3 times now and he's such a lovely guy who creates such a beautiful and loving atmosphere with his music and in-between songs talks. he's really what it means to be an artist and to touch people...crying rn watching this tinydesk

  • @banyan55
    @banyan55 7 лет назад +14

    What a sound

  • @dichts
    @dichts 2 года назад +5

    Voltando aqui pra dizer que o verei ao vivo em
    novembro!!!!!!!!

  • @AdriMontefusco
    @AdriMontefusco 5 лет назад +11

    Helado negro es un genio. Hace un par de años vino a la Argentina y dió un show hermoso. Saludos de los YORKERS esperamos hacer algo juntos pronto!

  • @robertsuthers9105
    @robertsuthers9105 4 года назад +3

    that filled me with such joy

  • @Daness74
    @Daness74 Год назад +1

    Was waitin for him comin up on tiny desk and expected not to much - great lovely gig !!! 👏🤝🥰🤞🐞🌻🎼

  • @WoRN808
    @WoRN808 4 года назад +4

    Gorgeous and wondrous!

  • @jeanniecampbell1374
    @jeanniecampbell1374 7 лет назад +3

    wonderful new discovery for me ..love it ..thanks

  • @LocoOfAO
    @LocoOfAO 7 лет назад +4

    Super uplifting!! Beautiful combination of different sounds

  • @rodolfoquiroz
    @rodolfoquiroz 3 года назад +3

    Soy tu fan desde Guadalajara, keep making us proud hermano!

  • @gabelogan56
    @gabelogan56 5 лет назад +3

    Very Devendra. Music, instrumentation, vibe and voice. And I like it!

  • @paraestudo6992
    @paraestudo6992 7 лет назад +6

    Beautiful

  • @Elevomit_
    @Elevomit_ 6 лет назад +1

    The tears why are they falling , this is just beautiful omg 💕 , so happy I stumbled upon this band !

  • @Mabeelopez
    @Mabeelopez 7 лет назад +20

    Debería existir esta version en spotify :(

    • @dennisroman9256
      @dennisroman9256 6 лет назад

      Mabe Lopez helado negro es la ley

    • @srtanayazi
      @srtanayazi 6 лет назад

      Vengo de Spotify con la misma sensación jajaja

    • @rafaelmanjarres186
      @rafaelmanjarres186 3 года назад

      Es mejor que la versión original. Es verdad.

  • @Lostpanda123
    @Lostpanda123 7 лет назад +5

    Beautiful!

  • @emiliojimenez7649
    @emiliojimenez7649 5 лет назад +3

    I LOVE THIS MAN A LOT

  • @chrisdinsdale7082
    @chrisdinsdale7082 7 лет назад +8

    Love this!!!

  • @amberbento4972
    @amberbento4972 4 года назад +25

    i want to hug him from behind

  • @paulacosta3336
    @paulacosta3336 Год назад +1

    Love him and his band 💚

  • @andresarevalojr7086
    @andresarevalojr7086 7 лет назад +1

    One of my favorite performances

  • @vinovinrose1
    @vinovinrose1 5 лет назад +3

    Buenisimo! writing my paper about GUNBUN winery in Sonoma, California and I received an email about your band. I love it! felicidades!!!!!!

  • @kristelsalazar1680
    @kristelsalazar1680 4 года назад +8

    ¡¿cómo es posible que recién escuche esto?!

    • @xowz
      @xowz 3 года назад

      Que simple, recien lo descubri en una radio de RAP jajaja pero esta muy buena la musica que hace el loco, me dejo bien prendido jaja

  • @KaraMorrison
    @KaraMorrison 7 лет назад +9

    Thanks to AltLatino I discovered HeladoNegros music 🙌🏼

  • @psychotarot
    @psychotarot 3 месяца назад

    Gets me excited beyond reason, not sure why.

  • @chrisantics0
    @chrisantics0 2 года назад +1

    Qué delicia escucharles. Sobre todo el cierre con Runaround.

  • @nomas81chi
    @nomas81chi 7 лет назад +3

    the truth in music. thanks for this post! 🇵🇷

  • @ruthbarrientos6793
    @ruthbarrientos6793 5 лет назад +5

    Me encanta

  • @Ludickenarcotick
    @Ludickenarcotick 7 лет назад +3

    i falled in love with this !

  • @juliearriaga2033
    @juliearriaga2033 7 лет назад +4

    addictive like a good chocolate ice cream, thanks again npr

  • @samuelbarron825
    @samuelbarron825 5 лет назад +3

    Te amo! 💞

  • @mikedrummerlife
    @mikedrummerlife 6 лет назад +1

    Great combination great band

  • @Reboot100
    @Reboot100 4 года назад +2

    So relaxing

  • @Rover2011Mr
    @Rover2011Mr 6 лет назад

    I think, after two times heard this, that I love this Music.....i like it very well.

    • @d2xr
      @d2xr 4 года назад

      I have some recommendations

  • @madrazproductions5776
    @madrazproductions5776 7 лет назад +3

    Where has this been all my life?

  • @karlapina2958
    @karlapina2958 4 года назад +1

    Geez I love him!

  • @carolynewamono46
    @carolynewamono46 3 года назад +1

    Love this man ❤️

  • @Danielblco0
    @Danielblco0 7 лет назад +68

    Somehow Edith Piaf is in his voice

    • @maycobolivarsanchez8698
      @maycobolivarsanchez8698 6 лет назад

      Daniel Blanco R sheep vibrato thats why. Sounds bad

    • @michaelbillyboyce5552
      @michaelbillyboyce5552 5 лет назад +7

      @@maycobolivarsanchez8698 You have poor taste. Vibrato is a natural mechanism of the voice and his is very released

  • @kurd2509
    @kurd2509 3 года назад

    Loco la rompes en tantos niveles saludos desde Ecuador Amazónico

  • @Hitman7279
    @Hitman7279 3 года назад +1

    Young, Latin, and proud 🤟🏼🤟🏼

  • @LEheza
    @LEheza 7 лет назад +97

    Reminds me of Devendra Banhart!

    • @sheepgray08
      @sheepgray08 7 лет назад +7

      L E H their voices are so similar...!!!! Is because of how they vibrate I think

    • @raky1337
      @raky1337 7 лет назад +6

      they are friends as far as I know

    • @timbaltutan
      @timbaltutan 7 лет назад +9

      I was JUST about to write that haha

    • @bobbyfizzicola7093
      @bobbyfizzicola7093 7 лет назад +5

      Yes yes. Was going to write this too...

    • @Hashgelic
      @Hashgelic 7 лет назад +2

      Its just the first song that you can maybe compare, Its irritating don't compare artists different perspective of their work

  • @ricardopitamusic
    @ricardopitamusic 7 лет назад +5

    Genial!

  • @norbertovianaeloy
    @norbertovianaeloy 11 месяцев назад

    Love this

  • @Zer032366565
    @Zer032366565 7 лет назад +42

    Tiny desk makes me hate studio everything

  • @heladonegro
    @heladonegro 4 года назад +3

    💜🤗💜

  • @martinminolli2810
    @martinminolli2810 6 лет назад

    That was incredible

  • @jon-thehouston8368
    @jon-thehouston8368 2 года назад

    Vining to this

  • @logictd567
    @logictd567 7 лет назад +21

    Reminds me a little of Devendra Banheart.

    • @Bucketoriley
      @Bucketoriley 7 лет назад

      logick3 definitely

    • @gabingo
      @gabingo 7 лет назад

      reminds me a lot to dev

  • @bunniiss
    @bunniiss 3 года назад

    Wow! best way to start my week! I didn't know you were around here :)

  • @sheepgray08
    @sheepgray08 7 лет назад +7

    First seconds reminded me of Devendra Barnhart (I'm not shure, I always got his name wrong). Their voices are super similar.

    • @Carcosahead
      @Carcosahead 7 лет назад

      is Banhart (and sure* xD) =)

  • @susnava
    @susnava 7 лет назад +69

    Reminds me Chicano Batman 💕

    • @dirtyx4241
      @dirtyx4241 7 лет назад +4

      it's funny because they popped up as "up next"

    • @kohort1
      @kohort1 5 лет назад +2

      Meets Devendra bandhardt

    • @el.vende.hummus
      @el.vende.hummus 5 лет назад

      and Devendra

    • @Andres-bm3gw
      @Andres-bm3gw 4 года назад

      El no es chicano nisiquiera es mexicano es de Ecuador

    • @poppinmycollar
      @poppinmycollar 4 года назад +1

      @@Andres-bm3gw es nombre de una banda. No clasificacion.

  • @alyssazen2192
    @alyssazen2192 7 лет назад +1

    The VIBES

  • @tylerd3020
    @tylerd3020 5 лет назад +2

    Love

  • @bigbagboo
    @bigbagboo 7 лет назад +5

    Wooooo!

  • @andrewakav
    @andrewakav 4 года назад +1

    at the end when him and angela are hugging

  • @el.vende.hummus
    @el.vende.hummus 5 лет назад +25

    MR SATAN IS SO COOL

  • @RodrigoMacias-rf3iu
    @RodrigoMacias-rf3iu Год назад +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @elfeo069
    @elfeo069 7 лет назад +3

    ...sounds like a young Bose...from Brooklyn...

  • @ricardodiaz9743
    @ricardodiaz9743 3 года назад

    Brown n proud!! 🇲🇽💪🔥

  • @Penthouse361
    @Penthouse361 7 лет назад +7

    First Comment. Cool band.

  • @jonathanmasters4128
    @jonathanmasters4128 4 года назад +3

    please record an acoustic album

  • @evaestrella436
    @evaestrella436 6 лет назад

    Buenoooo! Come to COLORADO plz. plz. Run Around! :)

  • @Sara10393
    @Sara10393 6 лет назад

    Saw them a few months ago, incredible. You guys should get Ripe to do a TDC

  • @conbatengineer
    @conbatengineer 6 лет назад +25

    As a South American I can tell you why the name "helado negro" black icecream cone, it's a cute little joke to dark texture skin people with afros, they are said to look like a black ice cream cone.

  • @ximenajimenez7887
    @ximenajimenez7887 3 года назад

    Young latin and proud

  • @Laura-vc7er
    @Laura-vc7er 6 лет назад

    This is some dope shit New favorite

  • @soda0962
    @soda0962 7 лет назад +8

    This some nice shit

  • @55kubin
    @55kubin 6 лет назад

    Es lindo

  • @tubed228
    @tubed228 2 года назад

    Gave me Jeff Buckley vibes! Good stuff. Thank you!

  • @joseramirez-cp5ls
    @joseramirez-cp5ls 7 лет назад +4

    For first hearing Helado Negro, i hate to say that i was a little disappointed to hear the album version. I really love this version so much more.

    • @donnabbmayer5380
      @donnabbmayer5380 3 года назад

      I feel that way about so many TDCs. I will fall in love then look around for other work. Turns out I often love TDC the most of all their work.

  • @reinventlove1866
    @reinventlove1866 7 лет назад +57

    His name means Black Ice Cream

    • @garthkitty4759
      @garthkitty4759 7 лет назад +2

      Moonlight Bae Panic! Phan: I thought it was black ice cream at first.

    • @reinventlove1866
      @reinventlove1866 7 лет назад +2

      Susan Satterfield lol it is let me correct myself

    • @garthkitty4759
      @garthkitty4759 7 лет назад +2

      Moonlight Bae Panic! Phan: Oh. I was right?! lol

    • @diegogallardo3156
      @diegogallardo3156 7 лет назад +30

      But it's also a word-game! It also means "The Black Side" (El lado negro)

    • @ivrivera8412
      @ivrivera8412 7 лет назад

      Diego Gallardo so true!!! :o

  • @EdZissou
    @EdZissou Год назад

    Latino pero ni una de sus bellas canciones en español… “2do día” es una belleza.

  • @gutachaves95
    @gutachaves95 4 года назад +4

    Any brazilians here also got the Caetano Veloso vibe on Run Around?