Louis Cato: Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Nikki Birch | December 20, 2023
There is something special about Louis Cato’s ability to captivate an audience. During this Tiny Desk, he expresses his belief that music is most powerful when experienced in a live setting - it’s there that we build community. With rhythmic strumming and a winning smile, he draws us into his honest, thoughtful and vulnerable storytelling.
Not only does Cato sing and excel at multiple instruments, he holds his own on the other side of the microphone, producing, mixing and, most visibly, serving as bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. If this is your first encounter with Cato, you’ll quickly get a sense of his immense musicality. He’s the type of musician who inspires other musicians and, as such, is very much in demand. Indeed, at the Tiny Desk, it's a fellowship of good vibes as Cato and his band - bassist Jeremy McDonald, guitarist Randy Runyon and drummer James Williams - guide us through an introspective journey of the love we have for others, ourselves and humanity.
SET LIST
“Cutie Baby”
“Reflections”
“Unsightly Room”
“Human”
MUSICIANS
Louis Cato: vocals, guitar
Jeremy McDonald: bass
Randy Runyon: guitar
James Williams: drums
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Nikki Birch
Director/Editor: Kara Frame
Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Kara Frame, Joshua Bryant, Mitra I. Arthur
Audio Assistant: Hannah Gluvna
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Maia Stern, Hazel Cills
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
#tinydesk #nprmusic #louiscato
Beautiful. Some say all musical instruments are made to mimic beautiful human voice and human sound articulation. I realize that when I hear a voice like this.
Louis is such an underrated musician. He's done some incredible session work. Bass with the Late Show, drums with Marcus Miller and Theo Katzman. And to top it all of, a voice like that..
Everyone go check out "The Cato Triplets - Stayin Alive" to get an idea of how stupidly talented this dude is
I came from Boston 10+ years ago and was seeing him regularly, Luis can play everything and anything he's one of the most talented musicians I've ever seen and that's bar none.
thank you for that comment because I thought I recognized his name because of a fantastic unbelievable drummer named Louis Cato and I thought surely this couldn't be the same guy. Well, it is. Mind blown!❤️🥰🌹👏👏👏💝🥰🌞
I had the pleasure of cam oping on a few of Theo's videos and Louis was playing drums. His talent is immediately recognizable.
Louis is truly incredible. But "underrated" is a very overused word. He has a fantastic creative platform on Colbert, and this is the NPR Tiny Desk which showcases world-class talent. So, no. Not really underrated.
Such a great Tiny Desk !!!! The music, the compositions, the musicians, the feeling and the sound. One of the best NPR TD so far!!!
Absolutely loving this live instrumentation! The whole vibe. And Randy just kicked out up a whole nother notch. You guys have a great collective, holistic vibe. I really which I could find these lyrics somewhere 😊😊 8 minutes in and so likely to finish/share
And the switch up to international/worldly vibes at the end, omg Desperado much?! Had me thinking mariachis all over again. My soul had been touched sir Louis and gentlemen.
I am now a fan. Just heard him today on satellite radio
What a pleasant set a tunes! That was incredible.
Think as a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.
Never heard of him before this video. But I’m officially a fan! What a star. Love it!
He replaced John Baptiste as head of the last show, but this demonstrates his abilities
He did a song with Scary Pockets, check it out it's on here 😊 enjoy ❤
Love on Top I think
Whoever's in charge of booking artists at NPR deserve a raise. ❤
Immediately!
They’re fantastic. I come here to scope out new music.
The sound engineer as well
Without question .. unreserved praise ... what a jewel of a musician absolute honey. I'm a converted fan - Merry Christmas
x2
What a great way to start the day! He and his band definitely illustrate the power of the Tiny Desk! 👏👏👏
Didn’t ask + my content is 100% better than NPR ☠️😂⚡️
I couldn’t agree more! Tiny Desk!!
TimeStamps:
0:01 - "Cutie Baby"
3:50 - "Reflections"
10:17 - "Unsightly Room"
15:50 - Prelude to "Human"
16:35 - "Human"
Oh my. I am just speechless. What a wonderful musician to have found. Thank you Tiny Desk- Louis Cato is just beyond wonderful. How do I amplify my approval way beyond a mere thumbs up? I am now going look for every bit of content he has produced. What a gift.
For "Unsightly Room" alone I would have considered this a good day. But more than the lyrics, I found the performance to be a touchstone of empathy. In listening I felt uncomfortably heard, and loved anyway. Thanks NPR for these introductions made with such care. Not since a house concert decades ago given by Vance Gilbert have I heard such meaning and intimacy conveyed with such delicate skill in a live performance! Now off to collect the Louis Cato catalog!
You know a vibe is too good that you have to stop mid-video as you’re watching alone so that you can wait to watch it with your partner (or friend, the one who just gets it)
Or when you have to stop what you were doing an DANCE. Louis Cato is awesome.
The only thing missing from this performance was Andre 3000 on flute! 🎶
I've seen Louis play on The Late Show a bunch, and could always tell he's a good guitarist, but this is next level. Great job to everyone involved!
Seriously. Louis Cato should sing during Colbert's show. What a beautiful voice!
Listening now with my wife. Saturday morning. Wrapping Christmas gifts. This music has us feeling at peace and blessed. Such a beautiful sound.
"Unsightly Room" left me in a puddle! Great music and musicians put us in touch with our innermost emotions! Thanks, Louis Cato and bandmates!
Awesome!!!! Pure talent and a GREAT VOICE!!! Great musicianship!!!!…. Very melodic and clear!!! New fan here!! GOOD VIBES!!!❤
This will be getting played plenty during summer here in Aus! Lifts the spirits! Keep up the great work NPR/Louis!
I am so grateful to Stephen Colbert for letting Louis Cato be his musical director, because Louis Cato creates some really beautiful, soulful, feel good music!
Phenomenal sound! Every song! Stephen sure knows how to pick ‘em!!!
A simply brilliant and captivating performance Louis and band. Your music effortlessly caresses the soul. Thank you, NPR /Tiny Desk.
Music is an amazing unbelievable reality, and watching someone enjoy singing so much is so simple and free from complexity, but at the same time more complex than any human can figure out.
Music.
🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽
Hear Hear. ❤
Never heard of him before, but HOLY MOLY! "Unsightley Room" is beyond touching
Louis Cato…for some reason a hidden Treasure in plain sight! Incredible TD!
0:01 - Cutie Baby
3:48 - Reflections
10:16 - Unsightly Room
16:35 - Human
It's 2am in California... I should call her and speak to her without reservations
Update: we're back together, struggling nonetheless, but back together.
Amazing man. Do what can be done to keep her around
This is an extremely talented brother. His latest effort with Mirrors shows how he can literally slay lyrics.
Sunshine Music ☀️
Oookay Louis!!!! That tone is yummm. Go team go! Thank you
beautiful voice and the smiles per minute are off the chart.
Wow; I see Louis nightly on the Late Show, where his talent is obvious, but I didn't know he was such a great balladeer! Unsightly Room is on a level with Paul Simon compositionally!
That snare sound.. great performance . Cheers for putting this together.
Wow, what a voice! Great player, great storyteller, plus he got style... it's not fair! lol
Uh.. I just fell in love. Happened with the first lyric to the first song. I think if I jammed with Cato I would have stayed in the business.
I´ve just read Louis Cato Wikipedia page, and noticed he was born in Lisbon (not my city (Oporto) but my country) then I saw he´s not portuguese, and I got a little dissapointed but at the same time relieved because I would consider myself uneducated for not knowing such a talent from "my country". Great tiny desk, keep it up brother Louis and his band.
This music is so relaxing and serene. I love the natural beauty that comes out through Cato's storytelling. I just closed my eyes and listened. I felt like I almost went somewhere else. I truly enjoyed this performance.
Lookin at the thumbnail... I thought this was Tebin Campbell.
And I’m a fan now. Wow.
Aww Louis ❤ you've been growing and healing too. Wishing you the most amazing journey ❤
That "Human" is an amazing song and the performance was flawless. What a wondrous surprise to find out Louis Cato is an extraordinary vocalist!
I don’t think Ive ever had an advertisement be so intrusive and jolting as the Wawa one in the middle of the third song…
WOW
first time hearing him and I’m hooked ✨
I thoroughly enjoy this. So refreshing. I am now a fan of Louis Cato.
Hermoso ❤❤❤❤ !! me encantoo Saludos desde 🇵🇪 Perú.
Can the RUclips ad algorithm stop putting ads in the middle of songs 😠
I decided to give Louis a listen because I like him and the band on Colbert but wow! I’m very impressed!
this sounds amazing.
So tight its basically flawless. The band is one cohesive unit.
Hey are you related to Erney Kato. He was from New Orleans a long time ago.
Oh man.... Never heard of him, what a brilliant show. Such a tight band, everythings on point, rhtjm, melody, feeling... rhe Songs are so tastefully arranged. Pure joy listening to you 🎉 (also to you NPR, the recording quality you achieve in this "suboptimal" room is once again - phenomenal❤)
Beautiful performance, I love this 😊
Didn’t ask + my content is way better than NPR ☠️😂😆⚡️⚡️
Masterful! Always a joy to watch Louis perform!!
Everything about this performance is just PERFECT 😍♥️♥️
Fire 🔥 🔥🔥🔥
Saw him in 2010 on the drums and I had no idea he was such a fine and skilled polistrumentist and singer. Fantastic
4 commercial interruptions to the music in a 21 minute video. RUclips should be ashamed this is disgraceful.
RUclips premium well worth your money! Lol
I opened this video before I got started getting ready for work, realized that this was going to be such a sweet reward for later and boy, was I right. Louis Cato is a BOP and props to the amazing band. You out did yourself this December NPR! Merry Christmas!
Omg this jam session was NICE. Love his style,music, it’s a whole Vibe!!!!!❤😂👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
That pocket at 4:22 ..!! with the perfect snare hit just behind the beat......much better..
Insane!
come on bass man, you are gooving so much, show it in your face!!
Louis, you just gained a fan ✌️👌 quality 🎶.
Incredible performance oh my goodness !! Louis Cato is a star!
OMG! Louis Cato and his band just became my favorite artists! Thanks, NPR for exposing such an amazing talent
Wow!
Great musicians! They sound mazing!
Congrats Louis!!!
I needed this to be 20 minutes longer!! The lyrical and sonic ressonce was very much appreciated. Thank you Louis and the band!
I have been feeling some type of way these past few days and this exactly what my wounded spirit needed. What an amazing discovery, he will be joining my playlist for sure. You never miss NPR!
Never heard of this guy but I am not a fool. When I see Tiny desk concert, I am in.
Mind blown. Ears in paradise!
I knew I had to research Louis after Love on Top with Scary Pockets, boy what a reminder!
been waiting for this mann
Stevie Wonder vibe
And because of that, I think a colab with Jacob Collier needs to happen. Cato, Collier and Wonder share the same energy, there's absolutely no doubt about that.
that bassist lives in the pocket RENT FREE
What a talent, was t aware he's a multi-instrumentist.
He was phenomenal on drums with Marcus Miller's "Run for Cover".
Will be following him closely!
Wow, wow, wow! Take it to church, Louis Cato and fellow musicians! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your gifts, the expression of your discipline and hard work, and your sweet, humble spirit! Stephen and NPR know how to pick 'em! Thanks to all involved - including those who support NPR! Muchas gracias!!!!
I was blessed by this fs
Another amazing talent that I never heard until today 🙏🏾
Never wouldve thought that Louis's own music would touch more on the darker sides of humanity, from his light and relaxed look. I was surprised
Oh my! My ears are hearing new wonderful music. Be blessed, guys!
Como dije en comentarios,Todo lo que realizemos para glorificar el Nombré de Jesús, Espíritu,Dios padre,es mas que bienvenido a mi vida,oor ello busco las traducciones de algunos cantantes,para discernir que me transmiten,
En el cielo cuentan que nunca dejamos de cantar,danzar para Dios,con lo que me gusta la danza, estaremos alli con alegría,felicidad,es mas JESÚS es rapero,rockero,pop, clásico, teníamos un pastor "rockero",por su testimonio, que a través de la Biblia como le gusta a DIOS y lo hacian en tiempos antiguos,el rey David por ej lleno del Espíritu Santo!!!🎵🌅💪
Awesome 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
What an intentional performance. The arrangements were great. Love the musicianship shown here.
A troubadour ! Who knew ? Love it ....
Congratulations for your music Louis Cato from Italy🇮🇹...🎶🔝❤️💯🎵
Enjoyed this so much! About to dip into his work pronto! I need to see Jill Scott on here too some day!
Yep, Cato been different but so glad to see him get his much-deserved flowers! Band is KILLIN too!
Very very good job. I'd pay to see him live if he ever goes on tour
Everythang
Hurray for tiny desk❤️ love to discover👌
surprisingly good! solid diverse tunes, genuine vulnerability, wit and emotional insights, very cool.
Love it
Really love this guys style
And his voice control.
Very subtle.
Never heard of him.
(The bass needed to be a double bass on that first track. Just saying)
Oooft. This man's sound gives me the tingles! Added straight to my My Fave Tiny Desks playlist halfway through his first song.
This was delightful.
Cutie Baby is the hit here, fantastic song. This is going to sound weird but I'm hearing Billie Eilish vibes in Unsightly Room. Anyone else hear that? I would love to hear her do a version.
smiling from ear to ear
this is NPR why is youtube putting long commericials in the middle of songs here?
Instant like!
5:45 😍