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Nearly 40 year old battle hardened Scotsman here and I cannot listen to this woman without goosebumps and tears in my eyes - she speaks to my heart and old soul. Reminds me of listening to old school music with my late Grandma. Never in the history of Grammys has one been so richly deserved. I want her to write a musical with Sara Bareilles and turn us all into weeping human goosebumps. What a talent ❤🥹😭
I'm a 75 year old male who just heard this vocalist for the first time....and found myself sobbing, like others here. As a musician, my emotions are stirred by music. But I wasn't expecting this reaction. I am amazed by the multitudes of super talented individuals like her who can touch our hearts as well as our souls.
@@ashlyn888 The rhythm/style she plays on guitar during the first song is called bossa nova, and it can be very difficult for some people to sing while maintaining that rhythm because your hands and mouth are generally moving out of step with each other.
My god. Heard her today for the first time. I was in the library and came over "Let You Break My Heart Again". Ended up in sobbing, so I had to run to the toilet. And for information, I’m a 6’4 metalhead covered in tattoos, bet It looked very weird 😂 She is amazing, and also really beautiful. Love from a fellow scandinavian in Norway.
The vibe she gives off while singing is simply mind blowing! Listening AND watching brings such a gut reaction that I get choked up and tears in my eyes every time I see her.
I play the cello too and I have to say you did a wonderful job. You could instantly recognised that it was a top-class quartet from the amazing blend and precision.
I was happily surprised when I clicked on this video as I did not expect to see you in this ensemble! Your cover of Super Rich Kids is one of my all time favourites :) Thanks for a beautiful performance !
Nice to see you on tiny desk, as a ebass player, you made me want to buy a cello just to get the sound you have when you hold it like a bass guitar in your vids.
I’m 70, and grew up hearing music in a time when it was easy to find original songs, often written by the artists that sang them, that I found enjoyable in many ways: Lyrics telling a relatable story Melodies impossible to forget Harmonies, rythyms, and music riffs that conveyed or sustained the emotion Many such songs. Every year. But for the last 30 or so years, few popular songs have been even close. Hence when you tube recommended this new popular artists’ video to me, I couldn't have been more skeptical. But I was pleasantly surprised. Not only does Laufey sing and play as well many of those I remember, she can also write original songs that I find just as enjoyable as those written 60+ years ago.
I’m your age and I hope you realise there are so many singer songwriters today who write and perform incredible music. It’s really a sign of thinking “old” to look back at days past as better than what’s happening since you were 25.
its insane hearing this then the songs on the album through hifi setup at home. Tiny desk sounds 5 times better its ridiculous. Why cant studios just record raw like this.
She says in the beginning "it hurts to be something, but it's worse to be nothing", I didn't understand until hearing the song through, but her music just makes you understand. Such a special talent, wow.
The audio engineer is a real hero to have captured this so perfectly that the rest of us could feel like we were in the room. Edit: I saw in the credits that it was Josh Rogosin. Great job in capturing all of these acoustic instruments and balancing them perfectly with her voice. Absolutely beautiful 👏👏
legit the most crisp and crystal clear audio i’ve heard. i closed my eyes and it was so immersive that i genuinely thought they were performing right in front of me. never have i been so disappointed to open my eyes
Tiny Desk almost always sounds incredible while SNL only sounds reasonable when the planets align, the artist has sold their soul, and the number of fish in the sea is risking total ecological collapse.
@@Radowitzki Putting yourself out there and being consistent for long enough to get some recognition is hard regardless of how lucky you are. You should try it!
We, the fans, request you to write a Broadway musical. The writing on "California and Me" reminds me of Rogers & Hammerstein's romantic songs, and the Phantom of the Opera. This woman is incredible. Love the piano arrangements.
This is the first time I've heard of Laufey. I feel like I'm transported back to a bittersweet nostalgia, where you play back your regrets and there is an inevitability to the ending, yet you long and yearn for something different. Wistful.
My god, she is good. She wields her voice so firmly; such impeccable control. Love the tone and timbre of her voice as well. She makes jazz accessible with pop and Bossa Nova influences, and she seems like such a sweet and enthusiastic individual.
This is lovely music, and the songs resemble the old time pop songs that jazz artists used for inspiration, but this is not jazz. For example, there is no improvising.
As someone that obtained a masters in classical vocal performance that now *mostly* listens to rap, I can honestly say that (at least to my knowledge) Laufey is one of the most proficient and talented songwriters I’ve seen in a hot minute. Her nods to composers/older songwriters are put through her own unique creative voice (and her actual singing voice!) in a way that’s hard to find-what could be pastiche, derivative or archaic is just another very worthy addition to a bigger canon of well measures pieces. TL;DR Great stuff!
As a person who grew up in the classical music world, fell in love with it and then had to leave it behind, listening to you is simply a warm hug to the heart. Just thank you Laufey, amazing ❤
I heard this a week ago and have played it so many times since and have been going on a deep dive with the rest of her catalogue since. Her songs sound so cinematic painting visuals like they're straight out of a classical musical - elegant, ethereal, beautiful and timeless. The world would be a better place with her in musical.
You guys dont realize how clean someone's voice has to be to be that closely mic'd and sound that way. It's engineered, levelsd live but no matter how much post-production you do to clean up anything, the voice won't sound this pristine without it truly being that clean to begin with. Yup
I found out about Laufey listening to the playlist of my 11 year old granddaughter!! I'm like, who is this and how do you know about her? She said her name is Laufey and I found her on Tiktok!! I immediately started downloading her music to my phone!! A beautiful voice that takes me back to my childhood. I agree that her music is so beautiful that it does move you to tears. I would love to see her in concert one day!!
For all the Laufers that wanna come back again: 0:00 From the Start (blahblahblah!!) 4:04 Let You Break My Heart Again 9:12 Promise 14:34 California and Me
That was unbelievable, I had only ever heard the first song before. I just cried my eyes out. I can’t remember the last time music I hadn’t hear before hit me on such an emotional level. Such perfectly crafted songs, such palpable melancholy. I am overwhelmed in the best way possible.
Is crazy, I met Laufey’s music at quarantine time when she only had a few songs. Loved the instagram lives she used to do with us singing requests. Now she is receiving the recognition she deserves and I feel really proud and happy for her. Is a contemporary genius (in my opinion). I hope I may go to a concert of her someday.
Her tone and lyrics in this tiny desk is literally making me lay here In bed in tears. It’s been far too long since I last felt this thank you Laufey truley
This performance might go down as a top 10 Tiny Desk performances of all time. Everything was executed with such perfection and passion... Wishing Laufey good luck in her musical endeavors.
I hadn't known her before this Tiny Desk version popped up in my playlist and I bawled my eyes out for the entire concert. She knocked me off my socks completely and I guess I'm a fan now. ❤
When i saw the thumbnail my heart literally melted! She is such an adorable and sweet woman, she deserves all these amazing opportunities and I genuinely wish the best for her and her career! 💗
The casual listener can't possibly understand how incredibly difficult it is for someone to both sing with that level of beauty and accompany themselves on a variety of instruments! She is a world class performer!
what an oddly demeaning, gatekeeping thing to bring to an otherwise lovely environment. We can appreciate an artist and their skill without insulting others. I dare say that a lot of people probably good grasp the complexity of her performance, and even if not, it can be pointed out in a better way.
@@Hamuelin😂 I thought it was obvious, but I in no way shape or form, was intending to put down anyone. I hope you realize that not everyone can appreciate a musicians skill as much as a fellow musician can.
I am happily married, and Promise's lyrics can't relate with anything in my life, but it made me cry so hard, like I was missing somebody who doesn't exist.
I'm an old one, who along with other gray-haired people so love Laufey. When I was a young college student in the late 1960s, I would sit at my dorm desk late at night studying while my small radio played music like tbat.
Just discovered her because she was trending with a Christmas song. Easy to see why. What a captivating voice. Had to smash the like button so I never forget this gem. Definitely will be checking out her album. Thank you NPR! ❤
That display of raw emotions at Promise, (9:10) is crazy, I felt her energy, it was like she traveled back in time to those feelings and sung her heart out, when the song ended, it's like she woke back up and was at the Tiny desk concert again. That was insane, I have become a new fan!
I'm 5 hours deep in this NPR Tiny Desk Concert hole and I can't climb out!. It's like I'm listening to every artist I love anew again! Started from Chappell Roan and now im here!
I really appreciate how Tiny Desk allows us to experience these songs we love in a completely different way. Laufey doesn't really get to showcase her accompanying herself much either! Her piano skills are really impressive, and in combination with the strings it becomes something truly beautiful.
she’s such a good performer, her vocal control, her guitar playing , and the band/quartet are so tight too. wished there were more trained musicians in this realm of mainstream.
Last time I commented on a UA-cam video, I was 12. I never felt the need to say anything about any video ever, but this is genuinely the first time I have cried to music. Her voice brings me to tears, it literally feels like she's a form of my soul howling to the heavens.
there's something so ethereal about her music, her singing voice being so raspy and classy, there's such a nostalgic feeling. everyone in this is so talented.
I'm so happy that prepared and studied musicians are reclaiming the place THEY DESERVE in the music world and are having success 😭 you're magneficent Layfey!! Can't wait to see you performing live ❤
Congratulation's Laufey for doing a goal of Tiny Desk ! I will say that I came across you for the first time last night 4/15/24 on U-tube. As a person that was born in the early 60's your Music really resonate's with the nostalgic romantic and all that is beautifully composed and brilliantly writen, played, and sung. Growing up I saw many movies from the 40's, 50's, and 60's where Women sang often in films. Your voice is as good or better than any I remember really. You have reinterpreted that style in your own way and brought it back for us in the 21 century ! Your voice is so amazing as is the Music you create ! Glad I found you. Thank you for sharing your blessed talent with us all ! Best Wishes ! From: Steven in America's Dairyland WI.
This is amazing. I saw Laufey's growth over the years. Start with some covers, then originals, then bigger concerts, more fans. Totally admire her process. I am not superfan of jazzy songs but I am a fan of Music and Musicians! Thank you NPR Music and Tiny Desk from bringing her here! LOVE IT! She totally deserve it! and more! Keep singing, keep creating, keep inspiring! This world need it!
I "discovered" Laufey when I was looking for jazz songs that I can learn to play in ukulele. Her cover of The Nearness Of You was immaculate. So was her I love You For Sentimental Reasons. Rooted for her and now she has a Grammy!! 🎉
Her voice is truly captivating and generates goosebumps--- Promise did that to me--- She's Magic and we need her now!!! Phrasing and musicianship are effortless--- elegantly captured and sounding gorgeous as always!!!!! This is a treat for our ears!!! Thank you Tiny desk!
I feel like this is definitely the kind of setting where her voice shines the most. Very minimalistic arrangement, personal, intimate...beautiful! Bravo!
I've recently heard about a "Laufey" but this is the 1st time I've HEARD Laufey. Clearly talented, with a voice and muscial style that is a throwback to times long ago, such as the crooners, torch songs and show tunes of the 40's, 50's and even the 60's. A refreshing change from the slick and over-produced schlock that passes for Pop Music. Cheers!
I am so emotional while listening to this. I feel like a romantic, sad, feminine ballerina dancing on an ice rink on her own, holding startdust memories of someone else.
Such a beautiful voice 😊. I've listened to Laufey's songs during the past few months and seeing her perfoming live at Tiny Desk is such a treat. I've had teary eyes during Promise 😢. I'd love to see her live one day :).
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Yeah!
I'm not crying in public but thanks for the offer tiny desk
If I sang like this I would never shut up
If you sang like this I wouldn’t shut you up, ever
@@johnsiddles5027 the only response
If Giovanna sang like this, I will not complain if john siddles do not shut her up
😂😂😂
😂😂😂 💕🫶🏻
Laufey is just so good. She even tweeted back in 2021 that she'd like to be on Tiny Desk someday. It's 2023 and she's achieved that. Bravo!
Yay
Oh my gosh this is soooo goodddd!
That feels like just yesterday! Been a fan of hers since late 2020 ♥️
Who’s this girl?
@@alanmatkovic3221 her name is Laufey! Check her out.
Nearly 40 year old battle hardened Scotsman here and I cannot listen to this woman without goosebumps and tears in my eyes - she speaks to my heart and old soul. Reminds me of listening to old school music with my late Grandma. Never in the history of Grammys has one been so richly deserved. I want her to write a musical with Sara Bareilles and turn us all into weeping human goosebumps. What a talent ❤🥹😭
Agreed, my gran would love her too. I don't tear easily but she makes me, it's that great what she's writing and how she sings.
She is a Judy garland incarnate . It's amazing
Well said. 75 year old Englishman here feeling the same feels.
I'm a 75 year old male who just heard this vocalist for the first time....and found myself sobbing, like others here. As a musician, my emotions are stirred by music. But I wasn't expecting this reaction. I am amazed by the multitudes of super talented individuals like her who can touch our hearts as well as our souls.
@@iantaylor9716
“Ian Taylor…” 🤔
Que bonito nombre! 😊
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i can’t get over the second violinists focus face 🤣 the strings killed it!!
same !!! 😳
Came here to say 👀
I knew this comment was going to be here 😂😂😂 I love her look like "don't f*ck up, here comes your part"
Same
The comment I was looking for !!!
Playing a bossa rhythm while singing is so crazy she's so talented
True! I thought only Brazillians can do it!
Could yo explain what means and when she does it? Know nothing of that. 😂
@@ashlyn888 The rhythm/style she plays on guitar during the first song is called bossa nova, and it can be very difficult for some people to sing while maintaining that rhythm because your hands and mouth are generally moving out of step with each other.
John Pizzarelli has been doing that for decades
@@ascotia yes a great example is desafinado by Tom Jobim
My god. Heard her today for the first time. I was in the library and came over "Let You Break My Heart Again". Ended up in sobbing, so I had to run to the toilet.
And for information, I’m a 6’4 metalhead covered in tattoos, bet It looked very weird 😂
She is amazing, and also really beautiful.
Love from a fellow scandinavian in Norway.
@oleg666 lol! I stumbled across Laufey because my wife is of Icelandic heritage - Magnusson-Bernhoft! What a talent Laufey is. Simply blown away!
No one can resist the power of Laufey. Welcome to the team
bruh, i'm cried to that song too few months ago, and i'm a metalhead too 😂😂😂🤘
Thats so cute
💕👏🏻👏🏻
First time listener. If they don’t cast Laufey as a Disney Princess and have her sing the songs, just shoot me dead
Amen
agreed
my thought exactly
Perfection
comment of the year
I can't think of a more "NPR" artist than Laufey. Perfect match.
This is just true
So true!
Hahaha facts
I can think of one- @nnalumansi Susanna Sebagala … look up her Tiny Desk submission “Messes”
what does npr mean
00:00 - From The Start
4:05 - Let you Break My Heart Again
9:12 - Promise
14:33 - California and Me
( Time stamps for no reason ! )
Just what I needed, thank you
Thank you
god bless you pals, happy new year
Helpful, thanks!!
I can’t believe a laufey tiny desk finally exists 👏🏽👏🏽
It doesn't exist. You're dreaming.
it was only a matter of time
Can't believe Olivia Rodrigo'$ is considered a master piece 😅 when performances like this are available on the same place
I just found out about her like 2 days ago and then this pops up ❤
@@nelsongalarza5452both of them are great
God her voice just feels exactly like Christmas time sitting by the ripping fireplace and it’s snowing outside, and being with the ones you love.
Exactly ❤❤
and im so happy that she does in fact have Christmas music too! she is so captivating
Love to keep me warm is so good!
Hope it acc snows on Christmas one day so I can put her on the living room
I'd totally buy a Laufey Christmas album. And I hate Christmas music.
She has a voice like a 40’s starlet, a real singer in the purest form. Captivating.
Absolutely! I am stunned....never heard of her! Will follow her
No she doesn't.
And she didn’t even need to whip out her cello to prove what an incredible musician she is! What a talent
Facts shes amazing I hope Borns and her collab one day
You just earned yourself an updoot! *updoots*
whoever fumbled laufey must really be punching themselves rn because shes phenomenal
Im glad they did because we wouldn’t have these gems although it feels kinda selfish but
It was a canon event
@@revimfadli4666realest response
I just learned of her tonight and I’m in love with her voice, her musicality, everything.❤️
she said she never really confessed to anyone
Her control of her vibrato is amazing.
The fact that she can sing so perfectly with such a pure tone while accompanying herself is incredible.
Laufey is simply amazing live - I saw her at a jazz festival this summer. Flawless singing - and always genuine as you can see.
Laufey's voice and songs are such a great fit for this intimate setting! Also shoutout to the string quartet (I see you Ken) 🤗
Living the dream!
Agreed! It’s so cozy 🪟
Yeee Ken!
I haven’t felt this kind of music since I first hear Melody Gardot. Time to deep dive into Laufey performances.
The vibe she gives off while singing is simply mind blowing! Listening AND watching brings such a gut reaction that I get choked up and tears in my eyes every time I see her.
What an honor to play chamber music with Laufey on this series 🤍 Hope soon again ✨
I play the cello too and I have to say you did a wonderful job. You could instantly recognised that it was a top-class quartet from the amazing blend and precision.
all the strings were so pretty
I was happily surprised when I clicked on this video as I did not expect to see you in this ensemble! Your cover of Super Rich Kids is one of my all time favourites :) Thanks for a beautiful performance !
Nice to see you on tiny desk, as a ebass player, you made me want to buy a cello just to get the sound you have when you hold it like a bass guitar in your vids.
i freaked when i saw u in there i was so so happy
i wish this tiny desk would last like 1 hour, 19 minutes of laufey's voice IS NOT ENOUGH
FRR😞
Exactly!!!!!! Too short
I’m 70, and grew up hearing music in a time when it was easy to find original songs, often written by the artists that sang them, that I found enjoyable in many ways:
Lyrics telling a relatable story
Melodies impossible to forget
Harmonies, rythyms, and music riffs that conveyed or sustained the emotion
Many such songs. Every year.
But for the last 30 or so years, few popular songs have been even close.
Hence when you tube recommended this new popular artists’ video to me, I couldn't have been more skeptical.
But I was pleasantly surprised.
Not only does Laufey sing and play as well many of those I remember, she can also write original songs that I find just as enjoyable as those written 60+ years ago.
I’m your age and I hope you realise there are so many singer songwriters today who write and perform incredible music. It’s really a sign of thinking “old” to look back at days past as better than what’s happening since you were 25.
I'm glad you guys found laufey❤
Access is better now than ever before.
Crazy how effortlessly and smoothly she can switch between registers. She is such an incredible talent.
It is awe inspiring
She's the first person ever to do it. Geeez
what does it mean to switch between registers?
what does it mean to switch between registers?
@@rdumorne1is it a crime to say good things about this performance 😭 all you've been doing is negate the comments here
The sound engineer is once again, the hidden MVP. Did he get a raise?
its insane hearing this then the songs on the album through hifi setup at home. Tiny desk sounds 5 times better its ridiculous. Why cant studios just record raw like this.
She says in the beginning "it hurts to be something, but it's worse to be nothing", I didn't understand until hearing the song through, but her music just makes you understand. Such a special talent, wow.
Tiny Desk + Leufey + Strings = perfection.
Great songwriting and fantastic vocals.
"Leufey"😭
20 seconds in and i got goosebumps already. love her voice so much
Me too 🥰
It took 23 sec here
I'm getting Diana Krall vibes back during her debut, just this time with a guitar. Laufey has an amazing voice.
Yessss
Intended to just dip in but ended up staying. Totally hooked! 🎶
her voice is so beautiful, her voice is like a warm cup of soothing herbal tea
She is a world class performer!
World class period!
Nice
Nyc
👍
Best
The audio engineer is a real hero to have captured this so perfectly that the rest of us could feel like we were in the room.
Edit: I saw in the credits that it was Josh Rogosin. Great job in capturing all of these acoustic instruments and balancing them perfectly with her voice. Absolutely beautiful 👏👏
legit the most crisp and crystal clear audio i’ve heard. i closed my eyes and it was so immersive that i genuinely thought they were performing right in front of me. never have i been so disappointed to open my eyes
💯
Huge compliments to the audio engineers indeed!
Tiny Desk almost always sounds incredible while SNL only sounds reasonable when the planets align, the artist has sold their soul, and the number of fish in the sea is risking total ecological collapse.
raise your hand if you have been personally victimized by SNL lol@@EUC-lid
I still can't believe this is free!
Make a donation to NPR then 😉 👍
Is it just me, but I can’t help but admire her in every possible way
Not just you.
Not ever just you, she is breath taking. I mean she just glows when she sings, it's amazing. I love how we all just admire our queen.
Not the only one. She’s bringing vocals back 😩
You're down bad
Welcome to the club brother😅
It's crazy to think about how far she has come after that viral cover of 'I wish you love'. Definitely a result of great talent and hard work!
Hahahahahahahahahajahaha
@@RadowitzkiFY :)
@@Radowitzki Putting yourself out there and being consistent for long enough to get some recognition is hard regardless of how lucky you are. You should try it!
We, the fans, request you to write a Broadway musical. The writing on "California and Me" reminds me of Rogers & Hammerstein's romantic songs, and the Phantom of the Opera. This woman is incredible. Love the piano arrangements.
Love "Califonia and Me" so much
Her voice scale, control and timbre are just incredible. She reminds me of Ella in how she hits her lows. New fan.
She would be very flattered to hear that! Ella is a huge inspiration for her and a childhood hero. ❤
....and the way she uses that in her word painting. Sublime. I was hooked right away myself. So stoked to see her on Tiny Desk!
I agree with the comparison to Ella. Her precision, phrasing and musicianship are so impressive.
Yes.❤
YES!!!!!
This is the first time I've heard of Laufey. I feel like I'm transported back to a bittersweet nostalgia, where you play back your regrets and there is an inevitability to the ending, yet you long and yearn for something different. Wistful.
Ok? 👍🏼
She sounds like Rosemary Clooney when she was younger.
I listen and feel as though I am being transported back to the 1940s.
I completely agree!
@@guermeisterdoodlebug7980 Bossa Nova is from the 60s
1:04 girlie is so me "OMG IT’S LAUFEY- i can’t mess up!" Omggg❤
😂😂😂
This is my first time hearing this melodious voice. Laufey and her band woke me up this morning. What a joy.
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💐TIMESTAMP💐
0:00 From the start
4:04 Let you break my heart again
9:10 Promise
14:32 California and me
Thank you!
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Copied word for word, bar for bar a day later than mine 😤 jk it's good if people see any resource
Legend. Thank you!
The hero we needed!
She sounds like all the most beautiful parts of a studio Ghibli movie all wrapped up in one 💚
My god, she is good. She wields her voice so firmly; such impeccable control. Love the tone and timbre of her voice as well. She makes jazz accessible with pop and Bossa Nova influences, and she seems like such a sweet and enthusiastic individual.
Her laugh is to die for. 🥰
but... first song could be literally just a bossa standard, mainly bc bossa nova is just poppy and elitist samba
this is my take away. like i dont necessarily like all her songs but her vocal control/technique is amazing.
This is lovely music, and the songs resemble the old time pop songs that jazz artists used for inspiration, but this is not jazz. For example, there is no improvising.
0:00 From the start
4:04 Let you break my heart again
9:10 Promise
14:32 California and me
Thank you❤
She was MADE for tiny desk. I can’t remember the last time an artist fit this format so well.
such a beautiful voice, she's gonna be a modern legend
steady on there chief
Agreed! She’s gonna be in the books. I study jazz in university and my professors feel similarly lol they all really like her
I mean, she is really good, but its not like she is an innovater. This style is just a copy of what was popular in the 50-60s.
@@stijn8588 Yes. Her music has made it into pop as a “window” into vintage jazz and bossa nova. Which is still pretty awesome!
@@ellemfae i guess, but i kinda hate the fact that she is now seen as this saviour of jazz etc. When she barely scratches the surface of jazz.
That vibrato is perfect
My poor phone could barely handle it.
her lyricism is so beautiful and the melodies! just touching.
As someone that obtained a masters in classical vocal performance that now *mostly* listens to rap, I can honestly say that (at least to my knowledge) Laufey is one of the most proficient and talented songwriters I’ve seen in a hot minute. Her nods to composers/older songwriters are put through her own unique creative voice (and her actual singing voice!) in a way that’s hard to find-what could be pastiche, derivative or archaic is just another very worthy addition to a bigger canon of well measures pieces. TL;DR Great stuff!
What do you do for a living?
Rap....what a fscking joke.
I’m a sailor
Great comment!
That is such a weird and sudden change in taste
As a person who grew up in the classical music world, fell in love with it and then had to leave it behind, listening to you is simply a warm hug to the heart. Just thank you Laufey, amazing ❤
completely resonate with your comment 💜
How come you had to leave it behind, if you don’t mind me asking.
How did you have to leave it behind? It just seems like a strange thing to say.
I heard this a week ago and have played it so many times since and have been going on a deep dive with the rest of her catalogue since. Her songs sound so cinematic painting visuals like they're straight out of a classical musical - elegant, ethereal, beautiful and timeless. The world would be a better place with her in musical.
MUSICIANS:
Laufey-Electric Guitar, Piano, Vocals
Aria Cheregosha -Viola
Josh Henderson -Violin
Ken James Kubota -Cello
Sherri Zhang -Violin
sherri zhang be like O _ O
shoutout to all musicians involved!!!
you know what they missed out on doing? Another laufey on Violin
@@AQiPEm I KNOW RIGHTT WHERES HER SISTERRR TT TT
You guys dont realize how clean someone's voice has to be to be that closely mic'd and sound that way. It's engineered, levelsd live but no matter how much post-production you do to clean up anything, the voice won't sound this pristine without it truly being that clean to begin with. Yup
Heard that in a voice thousands of times before. She is really good though
@@rdumorne1dude what’s your problem she’s incredible why are you leaving negative comments everywhere
Lots and lots of practice and hard work and a little bit of genealogy, but yeah, that's voice control at its finest
It's called "classical music training" :) But yeah, it requires a lot of work.
What does a clean voice mean?
I found out about Laufey listening to the playlist of my 11 year old granddaughter!! I'm like, who is this and how do you know about her? She said her name is Laufey and I found her on Tiktok!! I immediately started downloading her music to my phone!! A beautiful voice that takes me back to my childhood. I agree that her music is so beautiful that it does move you to tears. I would love to see her in concert one day!!
For all the Laufers that wanna come back again:
0:00 From the Start (blahblahblah!!)
4:04 Let You Break My Heart Again
9:12 Promise
14:34 California and Me
LAUFERS
I love you for this
❤
i wish they played a song from a different album like typical of me or even her christmas album :(
@@letti4285 I feel like they recorded this before she released the Christmas album though
That was unbelievable, I had only ever heard the first song before. I just cried my eyes out. I can’t remember the last time music I hadn’t hear before hit me on such an emotional level. Such perfectly crafted songs, such palpable melancholy. I am overwhelmed in the best way possible.
Precisely.
Listening to her sing literally makes me feel like I'm on drugs
I second your comment, only this is the first time I've heard of Laufey.
I saw her perform live last night. I held back tears, her music is beautiful, touches your heart and soul.
Is crazy, I met Laufey’s music at quarantine time when she only had a few songs. Loved the instagram lives she used to do with us singing requests.
Now she is receiving the recognition she deserves and I feel really proud and happy for her. Is a contemporary genius (in my opinion). I hope I may go to a concert of her someday.
Me too, followed her all the way on Tiktok, from the covers to her own first song release, and beyond. So proud of and happy for her 🎉
I doubt it. Don't lie.
OHMYGODDD YESS!! Back when she did insta lives during quarantine i was there 😭 she came a long wayy
Her tone and lyrics in this tiny desk is literally making me lay here In bed in tears. It’s been far too long since I last felt this thank you Laufey truley
Reading this doing exactly the same thing is crazy😭
Me three! It resonates and hits all the raw nerve endings like a gut punch I want.
Same here😢 it's like having a loving mum singing to us before bed
Found her music by accident and I'm absolutely hypnotized by her voice. Every song was filled with emotion and memories.
This performance might go down as a top 10 Tiny Desk performances of all time. Everything was executed with such perfection and passion... Wishing Laufey good luck in her musical endeavors.
One month later: 2 million views.
Number one!
I didn't know she was as beautiful as her voice. Love they did 4 backing strings too.
This is a beautiful Tiny Desk. Big shoutout to the strings, too - Sherri, Josh, Aria, and Ken - lovely playing!
Eh. It's ok.
I hadn't known her before this Tiny Desk version popped up in my playlist and I bawled my eyes out for the entire concert. She knocked me off my socks completely and I guess I'm a fan now. ❤
Exactly! Wow just wow!
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Same 🥰
I found her about 3 months ago, so here I am. Good stuff.
When i saw the thumbnail my heart literally melted! She is such an adorable and sweet woman, she deserves all these amazing opportunities and I genuinely wish the best for her and her career! 💗
Her voice is reminiscent of old musicals.......and amazing!
The casual listener can't possibly understand how incredibly difficult it is for someone to both sing with that level of beauty and accompany themselves on a variety of instruments! She is a world class performer!
Absolutely. By the way, was the piano out of tune? The 2nd song had a distinct sound to it.
@@Ciruelatron Its supposed to sound this way!
what an oddly demeaning, gatekeeping thing to bring to an otherwise lovely environment. We can appreciate an artist and their skill without insulting others.
I dare say that a lot of people probably good grasp the complexity of her performance, and even if not, it can be pointed out in a better way.
@@Hamuelincalm down
@@Hamuelin😂 I thought it was obvious, but I in no way shape or form, was intending to put down anyone. I hope you realize that not everyone can appreciate a musicians skill as much as a fellow musician can.
Oh man, I can't stop hearing her music since a couple of months, she's just amazing 👏🏽🙌🏽🫶🏽
I am happily married, and Promise's lyrics can't relate with anything in my life, but it made me cry so hard, like I was missing somebody who doesn't exist.
I'm an old one, who along with other gray-haired people so love Laufey. When I was a young college student in the late 1960s, I would sit at my dorm desk late at night studying while my small radio played music like tbat.
Just discovered her because she was trending with a Christmas song. Easy to see why. What a captivating voice. Had to smash the like button so I never forget this gem. Definitely will be checking out her album. Thank you NPR! ❤
0:01 from the start
4:05 let you break my heart again
9:13 promise
14:36 california and me
That display of raw emotions at Promise, (9:10) is crazy, I felt her energy, it was like she traveled back in time to those feelings and sung her heart out, when the song ended, it's like she woke back up and was at the Tiny desk concert again. That was insane, I have become a new fan!
W amazing she was so good I hope Borns and her collab one day :)
Right!!!!!❤
Heartbreaking from the very first key - the emotion, the subtle eye gestures, the gentle playing for such a heartbreaking song
12:07 caught me off guard
I'm 5 hours deep in this NPR Tiny Desk Concert hole and I can't climb out!. It's like I'm listening to every artist I love anew again! Started from Chappell Roan and now im here!
Doing the same because of this
very talented artists in this generation
Lols same
I really appreciate how Tiny Desk allows us to experience these songs we love in a completely different way. Laufey doesn't really get to showcase her accompanying herself much either! Her piano skills are really impressive, and in combination with the strings it becomes something truly beautiful.
W for real shes dope One collab i really wanna see is Her and Borns :)
round of applause for the sound engineers and sound people knocking it out the park again💥👏🏼
❤
She is so perfect for tiny desk concert. This is the best possible setting I can imagine for a live performance:,)
she’s such a good performer, her vocal control, her guitar playing , and the band/quartet are so tight too. wished there were more trained musicians in this realm of mainstream.
Last time I commented on a UA-cam video, I was 12. I never felt the need to say anything about any video ever, but this is genuinely the first time I have cried to music. Her voice brings me to tears, it literally feels like she's a form of my soul howling to the heavens.
there's something so ethereal about her music, her singing voice being so raspy and classy, there's such a nostalgic feeling. everyone in this is so talented.
The way I gasped in excitement when I saw this on my feed!! My new favourite tiny desk concert🥰
Indeed, some artists you know belong in this setting. This is the perfect artist for a small intimate setting like this.
Her phrasing is absolutely beautiful. That's real classical training
ive never heard of her, and im in tears while looking at the lyrics
Laufey sounds like a Christmas Morning. Thank u Tiny Desk for this early christmas present ❤❤
I'm so happy that prepared and studied musicians are reclaiming the place THEY DESERVE in the music world and are having success 😭 you're magneficent Layfey!! Can't wait to see you performing live ❤
Congratulation's Laufey for doing a goal of Tiny Desk ! I will say that I came across you for the first time last night 4/15/24 on U-tube. As a person that was born in the early 60's your Music really resonate's with the nostalgic romantic and all that is beautifully composed and brilliantly writen, played, and sung. Growing up I saw many movies from the 40's, 50's, and 60's where Women sang often in films. Your voice is as good or better than any I remember really. You have reinterpreted that style in your own way and brought it back for us in the 21 century ! Your voice is so amazing as is the Music you create ! Glad I found you. Thank you for sharing your blessed talent with us all ! Best Wishes ! From: Steven in America's Dairyland WI.
The audacity of Laufey being cute even saying “BLAH BLAH BLAH” 🥰
Jesus Christ..... stop it.
You don’t know what audacity means
Isnt that apart of the lyrics..?
The sheer amount of talent this entire performance brings is absolutely beyond. Instantly one of the best tiny desks ever.
The string quartet, her vocals, piano playing and guitar?!?!! so unreal this is amazing
Princess, please!
Amazing! Imagine going out to dinner to listen to her and then dancing with the one you love. Heavenly. ❤❤❤❤❤
From the covid times to the global stage now.. what a journey. Her undeniable talent is more than deserving of this spotlight 🎉
This is amazing. I saw Laufey's growth over the years. Start with some covers, then originals, then bigger concerts, more fans. Totally admire her process. I am not superfan of jazzy songs but I am a fan of Music and Musicians! Thank you NPR Music and Tiny Desk from bringing her here! LOVE IT!
She totally deserve it! and more!
Keep singing, keep creating, keep inspiring! This world need it!
W shes really done amazing for herself I hope one day her and another fav artist borns can collab :)
You have nailed my sentiment..thank you
@@IrateRaccoon its new age jazz. her albums were #3 Jazz albums in the US and most recent was #1 Jazz Album
@@scrappy3838 it’s chamber Pop
I "discovered" Laufey when I was looking for jazz songs that I can learn to play in ukulele. Her cover of The Nearness Of You was immaculate. So was her I love You For Sentimental Reasons. Rooted for her and now she has a Grammy!! 🎉
As a uke player myself, did you ever find a Laufey song to play?
Her voice is truly captivating and generates goosebumps--- Promise did that to me--- She's Magic and we need her now!!! Phrasing and musicianship are effortless--- elegantly captured and sounding gorgeous as always!!!!! This is a treat for our ears!!! Thank you Tiny desk!
I feel like this is definitely the kind of setting where her voice shines the most. Very minimalistic arrangement, personal, intimate...beautiful! Bravo!
In this new era, having a gem like her has truly blessed our generation ❤
Her voice is like a musical fairy sprinkling pixie dust on us. Lovely and amazing 🎶🌻👸🏻
I've recently heard about a "Laufey" but this is the 1st time I've HEARD Laufey. Clearly talented, with a voice and muscial style that is a throwback to times long ago, such as the crooners, torch songs and show tunes of the 40's, 50's and even the 60's. A refreshing change from the slick and over-produced schlock that passes for Pop Music. Cheers!
I love her music. So authentic, very soothing
The improvisation in jazz is a testament to the musicians' creativity and skill
Laufey is one of the best things to happen to music today. What a wonderful, buttery voice to go with her great songwriting.
I am so emotional while listening to this. I feel like a romantic, sad, feminine ballerina dancing on an ice rink on her own, holding startdust memories of someone else.
Such a beautiful voice 😊. I've listened to Laufey's songs during the past few months and seeing her perfoming live at Tiny Desk is such a treat. I've had teary eyes during Promise 😢. I'd love to see her live one day :).
Same lol wanna go together,I'm willing to spend all of my money just to watch her live