She sings sad songs but with this happy disposition, almost as though she perceives things in a "life is just funny and that there's no need to be jaded by it" kind of way. I love it.
Talk about perfect pitch, this is uncanny. Her vocal control is amazing. I have to remind myself this was a live performance in one take for crying out loud. Had never heard of her, came without any expectations, was somewhat blown away. And that's putting it mildly. Treasuring NPR Tiny Desk for the invaluable source of fresh influences that it is.
@@zzzz1192 not completely true, many talented artists use autotune. Every single recording artist uses some for of pitch correction. Autotune is often used as a vocal effect to add to the style of a track, I mean an unprocessed voice would be completely out of place for an artist like Charli XCX who uses it to add to her futuristic aesthetic. Plus autotune can't fix how awful your singing overall is, there are a hundred more factors that make for a good vocal sound. Everyone always assumes it can fix everything, it really can't.
@@stanconnorstan4266 Yeah that vibrato is really cool. I get that it might be off-putting to some, and I even saw a comment about how "messed up" it was sadly. That being said,I think the latter part is a bit unfortunate when you consider that some people can't make the distinction between what it's supposed to sound like, and what the artist wants it to sound like. Her vibrato is definitely part of her identity. It is obviously identical in every appearance and something she's honed. I really like those touches.
She absolutely kills it on guitar while simultaneously singing like an angel, and somehow makes it all look effortless. She's a true musician in a way that most could only hope to be. Bravo.
first song is gonna be a strong contender for song of the year 2019. simple yet solid, 'beware of the dogs' is an elegant, dreamy, rallying-against-the-man-at-the-pub, punk tune that distills the divide between abuser and abused into a tight, uplifting warning to the powers that be. stella donnelly's voice control is outstanding, and you really have to view the whole set to truly appreciate the dare-i-say-it judy garland level warbles that she delivers line after line. one perfect performance after the other, whether you're into woke lyrics or raw talent you owe it to yourself to give her a try.
The good thing with NPR tiny desk concerts is that whether you will like the artist or not, you can be sure that it won't be time wasted and it will be worth listening to 😊
the way she plucks those guitar strings during u owe me genuinely makes me tear up. i dont know why, they are just so clean and her vocals work so well!!!
she is extremely talented-vocal control, lyricism, hooks, super clean guitar technique, it's all great. have been listening to her new album lately and it's refreshing and invigorating. always nice to hear someone with a distinct point of view.
@@musicchangesjustenjoyit3816 No, I don't. I'm referring to the fact that a great amount of libertarian edgelords equate taxation to terrorism like that earlier commenter did. That was a really lazy way of strawmanning me.
Nick Ward Are you a libertarian cause you answered my question with “No I don’t “ I was asking what libertarians think not yourself ( Not meant to offend )
Tiny Desk + Colors are two of the most engrossing ways to discover new artists, for me at least. The audio is so crisp on both and expertly mixed, it makes for very easy listening. Pertaining to all artists and namely Stella, I found her randomly by being recommended other Tiny Desk concerts, at first I had a very surface level though, "Oh, she's' very, very cute." And, stupidly I dismissed it and moved on, but there was something very alluring in the presentation and music that made me think of her again, and I returned to this video to watch again and I found myself really enthralled by the melodies and instrumentation she conveys, long story short... Over repeated listening I found myself loving Stella as an artist, I always try to explain this to people, that sometimes it requires more than one or two or even three listens to realize that you enjoy something and that pertains to every aspect of life not just entertainment, and I guess I just want to thank Tiny Desk for being so fucking amazing (even though they probably won't read this at least it's out in the ether of the internet) Thanks Tiny Desk, you're killin' it, shine on you crazy diamond!
....you simply can't do anything else but just fall in love ....with her voice ...with her eyes ....with the way her fingers move across the strings of that so so lucky guitar to have felt her embrace ... I adore you . Simply that .
I love this album incredibly much so already but her performance here is wonderful. The little inputs of “or Foster’s or whatever” and the little anecdote about her pay after “U owe me” is hilarious and humanizing.
She is fantastic, and I love the new songs. I've been following her since she released her EP, but it's so amazing listening to her live like this, I love her voice.
EVERY SINGLE ONE of the songs is stellar. I love this so much. She is an amazing song writer. Who would have thought of the allergies chord progression? Not me, thats for sure. Wack
I love Stella - it's official There's a heck of a lot of solo artists around at the minute, though! Digging her, obviously Courtney Barnett, Lady Lamb, Sharon Van Etton and Miss Jade Bird.
her vocal ability is fucking insane but what makes it even better is she's a lovely person !!!! as im under 18 i wasn't able to go to her gig when she came to my home town and she agreed to meet at no cost to me which is crazy ! plus she gives great hugs
I have yet to find a disappointing Tiny Desk, and I have watched a lot of them. It's a treasure trove of talent and one of the best places to find new artists. Stella, however, is in the rare gem category.
NPR saved my life .... i felt lost until i found this channel.. truth.. i felt alone before... but after hearing your channel, i understand I'm one of many, namaste' from King Island.
Bob and TDC thank you for turning me on to more great performers and musicians as she is one! She is fantastic and her voice is spot on I will now research more of her to enjoy!!!
Just heard about Stella Donnelly...she's quite good. Damn. Great songs, great melodies, great voice, and esp. a sucker for her accent, which is perfectly audible live. I like her energy, melodically, but also her use of some relatable subjects and words. Some edge and grit is much appreciated for me. Loveeee
Really wish we would've gotten "watching telly" and "tricks" along side beware of the dogs. My complaints asside. This was a stellar performance thanks for the video guys
FINALLY YOU POSTED IT. Been waiting to watch this for almost a week!! To those who are just now finding out about Stella, I HIGHLY recommend checking out her first EP “Thrush Metal” and her cover of Time After Time. Her music is on a whole other level of spectacular.
Your voice seems like a dream and a little bit of 80's jazz mood anyway I love all of the components of this video thank u from anywhere in the earth stella 🥰
thank you NPR!! after seeing this video, i listened to her album on spotify, fell in love. bought the album on iTunes. and coincidentally, she was playing a show last night so i went and it was fucking brilliant. i am obsessed xox
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She sings sad songs but with this happy disposition, almost as though she perceives things in a "life is just funny and that there's no need to be jaded by it" kind of way. I love it.
I feel like that’s a very Australian thing. They seem pretty laid back in general I think, at least a lot of the famous ones
@@issykali_inc Definitely agree, a lot of my Aussie friends are super lax.
That and billies
i love tony desk
titz I prefer tony stark
@@davidanthony3985 F
Who is tommy
Yeah, tony desk is a total hunk.
good look on tony desk😂😂😂😂😂
This is objectively the best performance of Beware of the Dogs
I've seen her live, I agree with you on that
Each time I listen to that song I get goose flesh. Love it !
Agreed. Also whoever produced that guitar tone deserves a medal. Everything about this performance is perfect IMO.
kexp was pretty good
Talk about perfect pitch, this is uncanny. Her vocal control is amazing. I have to remind myself this was a live performance in one take for crying out loud. Had never heard of her, came without any expectations, was somewhat blown away. And that's putting it mildly. Treasuring NPR Tiny Desk for the invaluable source of fresh influences that it is.
Also her tight vibrato 👌
People now days need the auto tune/lip sync to survive... love the skills here!
@@zzzz1192 not completely true, many talented artists use autotune. Every single recording artist uses some for of pitch correction. Autotune is often used as a vocal effect to add to the style of a track, I mean an unprocessed voice would be completely out of place for an artist like Charli XCX who uses it to add to her futuristic aesthetic. Plus autotune can't fix how awful your singing overall is, there are a hundred more factors that make for a good vocal sound. Everyone always assumes it can fix everything, it really can't.
@@stanconnorstan4266 Exactly, bad autotune sounds bad cause the artist sounds bad
@@stanconnorstan4266 Yeah that vibrato is really cool. I get that it might be off-putting to some, and I even saw a comment about how "messed up" it was sadly. That being said,I think the latter part is a bit unfortunate when you consider that some people can't make the distinction between what it's supposed to sound like, and what the artist wants it to sound like. Her vibrato is definitely part of her identity. It is obviously identical in every appearance and something she's honed. I really like those touches.
This is quickly becoming a place for me to discover new favorite artists
Same man, found so many great artist bcuz of this channel 👍👏
NPR and KEXP
Me to!
It's been that place for quite a long time now ;)
Props to the sound engineer for such a clean take.
She absolutely kills it on guitar while simultaneously singing like an angel, and somehow makes it all look effortless. She's a true musician in a way that most could only hope to be. Bravo.
Man, nowhere to hide with that clean guitar tone, and every little pluck is perfect, and perfectly in service of the tune.
first song is gonna be a strong contender for song of the year 2019. simple yet solid, 'beware of the dogs' is an elegant, dreamy, rallying-against-the-man-at-the-pub, punk tune that distills the divide between abuser and abused into a tight, uplifting warning to the powers that be. stella donnelly's voice control is outstanding, and you really have to view the whole set to truly appreciate the dare-i-say-it judy garland level warbles that she delivers line after line. one perfect performance after the other, whether you're into woke lyrics or raw talent you owe it to yourself to give her a try.
Hard agree.
multani42 well said
Meh, u owe me and allergies were better
couldn't have said it better myself mate
RIP
The good thing with NPR tiny desk concerts is that whether you will like the artist or not, you can be sure that it won't be time wasted and it will be worth listening to 😊
Seriously, first time ever, I watch every video from a channel. Even when it's not my style of music, it's amazing.
@@kimjack1000 I know, and I've found a lot of artists that I end up loving 😊
this is true! it’s still interesting to see how different each artist is and how they showcase their music. everyone’s so talented in their way.
so true, Iove to try new styles, or just observe the groove of some music I wouldn't usually like.
the way she plucks those guitar strings during u owe me genuinely makes me tear up. i dont know why, they are just so clean and her vocals work so well!!!
she is extremely talented-vocal control, lyricism, hooks, super clean guitar technique, it's all great. have been listening to her new album lately and it's refreshing and invigorating. always nice to hear someone with a distinct point of view.
Is it just me or this videos quality is off the roof
It is you... The video quality is the same with all NPR Tiny Desk Videos.
No its her voice and incredible guitar playing
@@sylshoemaker6734 that too, but the sound guy at NPR is one of the best if the world if you ask me.. he's very good.
@@Sajuuk9 that's Josh Rogosin for you, one of the best in the business
Anyone know what camera setup NPR is using for their videos?
5:39 listen to how she picks those notes to match how she sings 'CCTV' ...lovely
Her guitar playing is faultless and is the perfect accompaniment to her vocals.. Very much enjoyed
That perfomance of Beware Of The Dogs did stuff to me.
The perfection of a clean strat sound, clean vocals and a smattering of well placed expletives #wellplayed #fairdinkum
yes
Beautiful strat tone, a great balance of solid warm bass and delicate steely trebles.
i listened to this while doing homework and when her set ended I looked back and said "that was it?!" ..... I replayed it immediately. love ya stella!
She really makes you feel like she's singing just for you
That's Tiny deska mics. They made IT sounds so intimate (?) that sometimes. I Heard IT on older they breeders video
Thanks Anthony for real
I've never heard a quiver like hers...unique!
It's like a turbo spool with a tune!
Sounds a bit like Marc Bolan (T. Rex) to me. Really great vocal quality.
Listen to the Dirty Mittens
Funny enough thats what put me off ... That and the random accents ..
Haley Hendrickx does the shivers amazingly too. ❤️
so underrated. so so talented. every time i listen to her it's like the first time.
thank you NPR, if I were American I would pay taxes for you
You can donate still to npr directly
@jota erre Get the fuck outta here with your edgy libertarian BS. NPR accounts for less than a penny of your taxes.
Nick Ward Serious Question
So do libertarians think NPT funds terrorism ?
@@musicchangesjustenjoyit3816 No, I don't. I'm referring to the fact that a great amount of libertarian edgelords equate taxation to terrorism like that earlier commenter did. That was a really lazy way of strawmanning me.
Nick Ward Are you a libertarian cause you answered my question with “No I don’t “ I was asking what libertarians think not yourself
( Not meant to offend )
that line about flat vb or fosters really sets a scene
Tiny Desk + Colors are two of the most engrossing ways to discover new artists, for me at least. The audio is so crisp on both and expertly mixed, it makes for very easy listening. Pertaining to all artists and namely Stella, I found her randomly by being recommended other Tiny Desk concerts, at first I had a very surface level though, "Oh, she's' very, very cute." And, stupidly I dismissed it and moved on, but there was something very alluring in the presentation and music that made me think of her again, and I returned to this video to watch again and I found myself really enthralled by the melodies and instrumentation she conveys, long story short... Over repeated listening I found myself loving Stella as an artist, I always try to explain this to people, that sometimes it requires more than one or two or even three listens to realize that you enjoy something and that pertains to every aspect of life not just entertainment, and I guess I just want to thank Tiny Desk for being so fucking amazing (even though they probably won't read this at least it's out in the ether of the internet)
Thanks Tiny Desk, you're killin' it, shine on you crazy diamond!
I can listen to Beware of the Dogs when I'm mad, when im sad, and even when I'm happy. Stella nailed it.
Such a dreamy voice with realistic lyrics. Love her world of music💕
It is such a nice feeling to fall in love with new music.
Thank you.
Stella Donelly has been one of my favorite musicians since this came out. Thank you tiny desk!
Tony desk!
I heard her on the radio this morning on the way to work. She's talented AF.
Sweater game is beyond strong!
Im in a healthy loving relationship of nearly 2 years and the last song still brought me to tears
God I love her, what a classic performer. One of the best voices in a long, long time.
....you simply can't do anything else but just fall in love ....with her voice ...with her eyes ....with the way her fingers move across the strings of that so so lucky guitar to have felt her embrace ... I adore you . Simply that .
I love this album incredibly much so already but her performance here is wonderful. The little inputs of “or Foster’s or whatever” and the little anecdote about her pay after “U owe me” is hilarious and humanizing.
I agree but was disappointed that "Carlton draught" didn't get a mention..
Her voice is beautiful and her guitar playing is flawless I’m at a loss for words
This really needs more views....brilliant artist.
She just made me a fan 👏👏👏 amazing!
She is fantastic, and I love the new songs. I've been following her since she released her EP, but it's so amazing listening to her live like this, I love her voice.
beautiful voice. Refreshing. Wish songs like this would play on the radio more often.
in the second song, when her voice get all high it gives a big Jeff Buckley vibe
either way, amazing artist, loved it all!!
I was just thinking the same thing!
Sounds like its just the guitar straight into the amp, which i love.
Every word was sung from a personal place. This is music.
I’m so happy I found her music
i love her smiling when she sings songs
Wow, she’s incredibly talented and incredibly gorgeous.
she’s so cute 😔🥺🥺🥺
Love that vibrato on the chorus in the last track. B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l.
“Vibrato on the chorus” love that
EVERY SINGLE ONE of the songs is stellar. I love this so much. She is an amazing song writer. Who would have thought of the allergies chord progression? Not me, thats for sure. Wack
I love Stella - it's official
There's a heck of a lot of solo artists around at the minute, though! Digging her, obviously Courtney Barnett, Lady Lamb, Sharon Van Etton and Miss Jade Bird.
ive watched this maybe twice a day for the past month
*creates playlist, puts on loop*
her vocal ability is fucking insane but what makes it even better is she's a lovely person !!!! as im under 18 i wasn't able to go to her gig when she came to my home town and she agreed to meet at no cost to me which is crazy ! plus she gives great hugs
Goosebumps from her voice.
Explains a lot.
stella is amazing to watch, the way she's connected with the music is everything
i miss u stella glad this video is back
I have yet to find a disappointing Tiny Desk, and I have watched a lot of them. It's a treasure trove of talent and one of the best places to find new artists. Stella, however, is in the rare gem category.
Didn't expect this much, that was crazy beautiful.
why is she so good ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. her vocals and the perfect variation in guitar strength ahhhhhhhhhhhh
I've watched this 4 times and counting in the 24hrs. Absolutely sensational. Stella is a gem.
Her guitar technique is impeccable
allergies is so underrated we need it on spotify NOW
WE WANT PARQUET COURTS
(Please)
That would be an interesting one (probably really loud too!)
This write up was brilliant. Stella Donnelly deserves the praise. Thank you for sharing
I've been listing to this so many times right now. Such a great singer. Love her voice!
Ridiculously beautiful sounds and compelling writing.
still the best NPR performance in my book
Her voice and style are absolutely beautiful! Doesn't hurt that she's cute as heck.
NPR saved my life .... i felt lost until i found this channel.. truth..
i felt alone before... but after hearing your channel, i understand I'm one of many, namaste' from King Island.
Hello from Colorado
Hi from Venezuela
NPR bashes and trashes white males all day. You appear to be a white male.
@@barrygoldwater9450 whats that got to do with me and my comment?
@@joseespinoza6283 hi from me
Bob and TDC thank you for turning me on to more great performers and musicians as she is one! She is fantastic and her voice is spot on I will now research more of her to enjoy!!!
awesome...
i love everything about her
Just heard about Stella Donnelly...she's quite good. Damn. Great songs, great melodies, great voice, and esp. a sucker for her accent, which is perfectly audible live. I like her energy, melodically, but also her use of some relatable subjects and words. Some edge and grit is much appreciated for me. Loveeee
Her chords and slightly jazzy picking technique reminds me of Andie. An Australian RUclipsr/ singer songwriter
i can't find her channel... could u help me out?
@@Spiderboyish search up andie isalie , I think it's her old username but her stuff will pop up :)
Great music and a great sweater
Really wish we would've gotten "watching telly" and "tricks" along side beware of the dogs. My complaints asside. This was a stellar performance thanks for the video guys
Haha 'stella' performance.
Amazing. Surely 2018 will be her breakthrough year with her first LP, she really deserves it.
I actually fell in love with U Owe Me, I'm sad it's not one of her bigger hits on Spotify. I'm even trying to learn the guitar tabs to it now haha.
Gotta give some respect to the person setting up the microphones. Sounds pretty, pretty good.
she's so pretty, and then her voice 😭
so real...such emotional impact...doesn't get any better
Her voice has a very beautiful quality to it.
Her voice, her face. Mesmerizing!
She could sing the phone book 🤷🏿♂️
Yes, if you wanted the phone book shrieked at you by a screech owl
laptopblasta nice bit
I always come to this channel to discover new artists. Never gets disappointed.
Thank you Alfo!
_STELLLLAAAAAAAA!_
What a voice. Makes me emotional
she deserves all the love
TINY DESK AND STELLA DONNELLEY HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS EXISTED
Searched “Tony Desk” and ended up here😉
Congratulations Stella 🥂
Stella is absolutely amazing. Seeing her again in March and can’t wait, such a talent ahh
Regina Spektor would be phenomenal, please, please, please.
she is so amazing
Allergies could not come out sooner! Such a heart-felt tune
Can't wait to see you in Oz, your so true and loveable.
FINALLY YOU POSTED IT. Been waiting to watch this for almost a week!!
To those who are just now finding out about Stella, I HIGHLY recommend checking out her first EP “Thrush Metal” and her cover of Time After Time. Her music is on a whole other level of spectacular.
thanks for recommending time after time, deep cut that almost made me cry lol
bless you @ NPR... ty
6:05 when you realise your absolutely killing your set!
Your voice seems like a dream and a little bit of 80's jazz mood anyway I love all of the components of this video thank u from anywhere in the earth stella 🥰
thank you NPR!! after seeing this video, i listened to her album on spotify, fell in love. bought the album on iTunes. and coincidentally, she was playing a show last night so i went and it was fucking brilliant. i am obsessed xox