Robert Ellis: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
- May 23, 2016 by LARS GOTRICH • Robert Ellis somehow finds wide-eyed wonder in heartbreak. His downbeat themes come up against sonically ambitious and lushly arranged sounds on his self-titled, fourth album, which plays with country and Americana music tradition, not to mention the legacy of '70s singer-songwriters.
So when Ellis and backing guitarist Kelly Doyle came to the NPR Music offices dressed in sharp suits (Ellis' "uniform" this year, he told me), they retained these meticulous and thoughtful arrangements by foregrounding the tender and timeless melodies with busy, yet reinforcing guitar work. The grandiose "How I Love You" becomes a slow-burner desperate with lingering desire. The fiery, bluegrass-inspired "Drivin'" guzzles fuel with no destination in mind, Ellis "just surviving" without his lover. It's a song that makes a point out of the many things we do to forget, lyrically ("I've changed all the light bulbs and had this conversation about three million times or more. I guess I'll walk around the grocery store ... again") and musically as Ellis and Doyle's fingers blaze across guitar strings.
Ellis closes with "California" at the piano like the soft-rockers of yesteryear - tellingly, Bruce Hornsby's "The Way It Is" was teased during sound check - but he wrenches drama from his Texas twang, a soulfully bouncing rhythm and Doyle's hypnotic guitar pattern. On record, synths and electronics take the song to atmosphere, but here "California" is broken down as hopes fall apart.
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SET LIST:
"How I Love You"
"Drivin'"
"California"
CREDITS:
Producers: Lars Gotrich, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Kara Frame; Production Assistant: Jackson Sinnenberg; Photo: Brandon Chew/NPR.
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Robert Ellis renews my faith in what country music could be.
This is fabulous. I talked to him after one show last year and he told me his high school drop out story. He was so encouraging in helping me pursue my future.
I honestly came here for the suit, but the music sounds just as good.
Beautifully done. Powerful lyrics. “How I love you” is... breathtaking ♥️♥️🎂
I got to Run Sound for Robert Ellis last year. He is one of the most talent musicians I've ever met--one of the best guitarists, pianists, and drummers I've seen. simply amazingly talented.
I've seen him play the fiddle as well.
California is a phenomenal song.
He's honestly so talented and raw. I can't help but hearing early Ryan Adams in his voice too!
My son introduced me to Robert Ellis and love to follow him. Happy to have seen him recently on PBS.
I really like the instrumentation on this - two dry single coil guitars. Great songwriting too. Fantastic.
this band is the best touring the world right now. Robert and his lead guitarist blend so so well, the best in my opionon. Please go see them live.
Robert, where were the rest of the guys this day?
I've listened to this record for almost ten years and I didn't realize until now just how good he is. The music sounds effortless.
I love his music so much
Tiny Desk always delivers such incredible audio fidelity - Josh Rogosin is a god.
yeah the sound is always superb!
can you tell me who is Josh Rogosin?? I have discovered this fantastic NPR but there is few information in Italy... thanks
He's the Audio Engineer for most (or possibly all) of the Tiny Desk Concerts. He's the guy setting up the microphones and pressing record!
Hey there guys, do yall know what it takes to play a set on their show? Ive got alot of original songs id like to share. Check out my channel if yall want? I currently only have 1 original uploaded though. Any feedback is appreciated
Matthew - when are you gonna get your own Tiny Desk Concert?!
Fantastic songwriting
Simply beautiful
Sin duda uno de los grandes compositores contemporáneos de canciones, eso pienso cuando escucho sus temas
I love this guy wish he got more recognition.
He’s just one of those who rope u in and you can’t pick one reason why. Must be the whole package deal 🎉
So amazingly talented
So I'm your quintessential English music snob who regards US-country sounding music as some of the worst music ever. HOWEVER, stumbled across Robert Ellis here (fist time I've heard of him) and am obsessed with this version of "Drivin". Beautifully done, love the lyrics and wow that guitar! Just brilliant.
That's quite a compliment...I think.
I originally discovered him on the Cayamo Cruise a few years ago, and have tried to see him every time he has performed anywhere near us ever since. He's also a very nice guy!
The green suit is slick.
Matches his eyes too haha
I LOVE this record, but had no idea how well they would translate it live, but DANNNNNG! SO GOOD!
It's great live, saw Robert in Melbourne last October. Very lucky that he travels to Australia regularly
on tour now! It's about time to watch and listen!
YAASSS I was waiting for this to happen. Awesome Robert and Kelly
I cant get the image out of my head of a romantic comedy montage when I listen to this song
great stuff,great guitar work and superb vocals..another npr success !!
What an amazing voice. Singular!
Perfect!!!
Just saw Robert at gruene hall. Amazing musician and a heck of a performer
First time listening to him...this made me want to cry. These songs are sad! lol but really good.
Yup. From the "heart".. So to speak. Proper Americana-country.. Influences worn proud on their sleeves, love it, it's sincere.
So good.
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Definitely a good fresh sound in country music performance I have heard in a while. I feel as if I returned listening live in Nashville's Margaritaville Steakhouse. Wondered if he played there?
I do know that he tried the traditional Nashville scene for a while earlier in his career. Luckily, he broke out of that, and was able to come out with more original stuff.
Reminds me of Jason Isbell...1st was introduced to Robert on the Americana Charts.....I like him a lot!
EPIC. Walk around the grocery store again...I know how this feels. Lyrics yay.
I was looking for Robert Ellis the Armed Vaper but this is great as well
Killed this.
The Mustang adds a nice touch.
Need to invite John Moreland and Daniel Romano!
a wish come true for me would be if you had Daryl Scott and Tim O'Brien on one of your NPR Tiny Desk Concert series…or just Daryl Scott...
The beginning of driving kinda reminded me of Keaton Henson
Holy shit! It's its its its too...
Much.
#Bob
heart still spilling over?
Steve Carrel's much younger brother?
This guy is an americana/folk singer from Charleston, SC. If you're into Robert Ellis, then give Avi Jacob a listen and help his submission for Tiny Desk be heard. Here's the link to his submission, Modest Man.
Hard to believe this is the same dude that reviews juuls!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
That mustang sounds delicious.
Dose anyone happen to known what kind of pickups he has in there?
Black ones
I agree. hard to say what he's got in there though. it's likely custom, maybe a refinished vintage model judging from the headstock. tricky when they make so many reissues though.
they're really warm though, so probably not the tinny stock alnicos found in most fenders. hope that kinda helps
Please someone tell me what the burnt orange guitar with the clear pickguard is. I am a tele guy but that guitar speaks to me and I need one.
treasure
When are you guys going to invite Langhorne Slim to the tiny desk? SERIOUSLY!
YES!!
Just saw him open for John Prine in December, talented guy whom I had not heard of before then. Great idea, him on here!
@@theCount1968 RIP John Prine
What are the chords for drivin?
Like it's nothing! Just driving?
Just driving? Jesum peets.
What kinda acoustic is that?
Beautiful song, but the singer is to goddamn handsome to be true :-)
Is this the best tiny desk concert?
Yes! (in my humble opinion)
Kelly with no tele? What is happening?! Oh, okay, there it is.
Please someone tell me what the burnt orange guitar with the clear pickguard is. I am a tele guy but that guitar speaks to me and I need one.
Please tell me he plays 2 cans of paint.
Romance us today!
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Doesn't sound bad, though!
Not even close, but aight
Yeah, not at all. Sounds damn great, at that.
Is this Christian FM rock?