Active Child: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
January 6, 2021 | Bob Boilen
From a stunning room overlooking the San Gabriel Mountains in Pasadena, Calif., we hear the ethereal sounds of Active Child. "I chose this space, as this is where I've written nearly every piece of music for my active child project. my music and this house / this view are completely intertwined."
Active Child is the music of Patrick Grossi. For his Tiny Desk (home) concert, he layers his choral-styled voice on top of melodic harp and piano. Electronic beats propel selections from his latest album, In Another Life, as well as one of his earliest and well-known songs, "Hanging On," that we featured on NPR Music back in 2011. Active Child makes music like no one else, and this Tiny Desk (home) concert is a perfect way to experience his music.
SET LIST
"Hanging On"
"In Another Life"
"Cruel World"
MUSICIANS
Active Child (Patrick Grossi): vocals, harp, piano, beats
CREDITS
Video & Audio: Patrick Grossi
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bob Boilen
Video Producer: Maia Stern
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Associate Producer: Bobby Carter
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame, Morgan Noelle Smith
Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
Hanging On is my favorite song of all time. Wow. These raw vocals are just……. WOW
I agree, such a well written song!
I think this is how angels' voice sounds like...
I've been hanging on the last decade. Voice is like no other
How about James Blake :-) you might like him too
@@ArtHansenProject oh of course! He's a beast too! A little different but hella unique.
Active Child AND Jasmine Sullivan. Starting the new year just right.
Fa real!
If you're reading this, you have great taste in music. Also, just gon need some "minor mending" for our broken souls.
Every time I hear cruel world I see Quentin's sacrifice. Truly the perfect piece of music for that scene.
CateDoge, you touched my heart with your comment. Funny how we find our fan friends in the smallest and quietest corners. This is a grief anthem that brings me peace and eases a heavy heart. Peace & love to you. Magic comes from pain.
@@donnaschmidt2597 We all need something good to die for, to make it beautiful to have lived.
i cried so hard
I accidentally press the button for this video trying to watch another and was about to QUICKLY click away until I HEARD THAT BEAUTIFUL VOICE the first song is so BEAUTIFUL and well put I had to STAY AND LISTEN I NEVER HEARD YOUR MUSIC BEFORE! YOU NOW HAVE A NEW FAN THANK YOU !
You need to hear the original recording too. It something else. They actually added it to Gabrielle Unions show "being mary jane" or whatever. So good
I just did the same thing! I am in for a treat
Same! That voice is enchanting; it's called me in.
Me too girl lol
Wow!! Me too
I’ve been blessed to see Active Child live and his voice, his harp, it just does something to your soul. His music can literally make me happy and sad all in one. 💞
So much!
when i first heard Hanging On i was in my early teens and it struck something inside my heart. Almost 10 years later, still feel an ethereal magical feeling in my heart when I hear that delicate harp and his beautiful voice. His voice sounds like a divine temple of sorts!
literally same experience, stumbled across hanging on when i was about 14/15 and still to this day the song strikes a chord in me
Hanging On has evolved…It’s dope! I always come back. So soothing and different. Other songs are siiick! Thanks Active Child!
So happy to hear you incorporate harp again! I realize you'd probably gotten sick of including it but it really suits your voice so well.
Your music was the reason I ended up taking harp lessons in grad school.
Hope you are doing well out there 😄
it's you! hi i love your channel
0:00 - *Hanging On* (4:13)
[5:41 / 5:49] - *In Another Life*
10:32 - *Cruel World*
Thank you!
Thank you 🙏🏿 😊👍🏿
By far the most compelling and moving version of 'Hanging On'. Balm for the soul at the beginning of 2021.
“Cruel World’ is a masterpiece.
Why am I just now seeing that Active Child has a Tiny Desk concert? I needed this.
literally
one of my all time favorite songs any genre
Not gonna lie I came here after finding out that your music was in The Magicians, and I'm glad I did. You're amazing, like not one bad song. Now, if you can get Quentin to come back you'd be considered an actual celestial being 😊
I’ve been a huge fan of Active Child since 2011; I’ve been waiting for this, and it’s finally happened! Bravo Patrick!
That gooood,1970's style vocals is back babiesssss... think Kenny Loggins,Marvin Gaye,Christopher Cross etc.; I love it! Just what the doctor had ordered.
this is what excellence sounds like. omg, that voice. just wow.
clicked on this out of curiosity.
stayed on this because I was certain this was it.
this hanging on version is crazy
A few minutes ago, I had never heard of you. Now I have all of your albums. This is just what I needed today.
I've listened to 'hanging on' for the longest time and have always loved NPR. This is a thing of beauty! I haven't been that moved in a long time!
Much love ❤️
I wish I could just chill over there and admire the view while listening to him ! So smooth
Me too!
Let's all chill, relax stress free even tho there are worries. And enjoy this New Year's, and the beginning of 2021. 🙇🏾♂️🙏🏾💯💓
Saw him perform live back in 2015 and wish he would tour again, would love to see him perform once again 🥰
Thank you! This world is so blessed you are still creating music. You are truly a gift to the world 🌎
its insane that we get this magic for free
thank you
LYRICS:
"HANGING ON" 0:00:00 - 0:04:17
You know we can get away
Because I'm calling your name
Every day I feel this pain
But you just turn and walk away
I just can't keep hanging on
To you and me
I just don't know what is wrong
With you and me
Touch me and then turn away
Put your hands into the flame
Tell me if you feel this pain
'Cause I don't want to be a ball and chain
I just can't keep hanging on
To you and me
I just don't what is wrong
With you and me
With you and me
I just can't keep hanging on
To you and me
I just don't know what is wrong
I just can't keep hanging on
To you and me
I just don't know what is wrong
"IN ANOTHER LIFE" 00:05:50 - 00:10:05
Turn your head around
Realize a life so profound
All around us, something bigger
It surrounds us
In another life
In another life
Let my voice be your guide
Traveling through infinity
In throughout your mind, oh-oh
All around us, something bigger
It confounds us
In another life
In another life
In another life
In another life
In another life
In another life
In another life
"CRUEL WORLD" 00:10:35 - 00:15:25
I dedicate my life to something richer
And all the things that come 'cause that's no price at all
And I know you'll be there
And I want you to know I care because
Keep your head up, hold your head up
Even though it's a cruel world
Count your blessings, you won't need them
When you're gone, it's a cruel world
You can't see it, you can't see it
Even though it's a cruel world
We're thrown into this life, no raft, no savior
Masked in self contempt and wrapped in cotton cloth
And it's just like a prayer
The way you showed me you care to be there and because
Keep your head up, hold your head up
Even though it's a cruel world
Count your blessings, you won't need them
When you're gone, it's a cruel world
You can't see it, you can't see it
Even though it's a cruel world
Cruel world
Cruel world
Cruel world
Cruel world
Cruel world
Cruel world
Cruel world
Cruel world
Cruel world
Keep your head up, hold your head up
Even though it's a cruel world
Count your blessings, you won't need them
When you're gone, it's a cruel world
You can't see it, you can't see it
Even though it's a cruel world
Cruel world
Cruel world
Cruel world
Cruel world
oh man hanging on is such a classic
Count your blessing you won’t need them when your gone ,
with gratitude for the tough times you pulled us thru with your heart and song
you told tiny desk it was an honor ,but Pat the honor is ours🕊🤍
Just discovered Active Child this morning and I was completely blown away! Amazing!
Yes!!! Thank you for featuring this underrated man with one of the most angelic voices around. I've loved his work for nearly a decade now and he deserves all the praise.
I had to click on this because my 3-year-old daughter runs through the house every night yelling "I'm active! I'm active!" before jumping on the bed for story time.
It will be how I remember 2020.
this is lovely
I just woke up and this was in my recommendations. Coffee and this music is how most days should start. ❤
same thing here. :) good morning.
Omg, what a MUSIC. Never heard before, totally in love
Right? It's like nothing else. All his music is like a totally new experience. Makes me wish I had better headphones, want to be totally immersed.
Thank you. Truly one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard (Cruel World)
Hess songs pierces my heart...thank you sir..makes me close my eyes and transport me to a place away from my present day.
Here because Cruel World was used in The Magicians season 4, and it still hits hard
It is 2 am where I live, this is what I needed right now.
Same here....you must be on the west coast...I am in Cali.
@@EOTW0021 yeah I live in vegas
I haven’t heard Hanging On in years, it stays amazing
Never heard of him but what a beautiful voice.
I love active child so much whenever they perform live it's next level, especially high priestess and hanging on
I remember listening to this album sometime around 2012-2013 when hanging on first came out. His voice/sound is so ethereal. Lost touch with this music but so happy to revisit and watch him thrive!
And for just 40 billion singing lessons, and god given talent, you too can become a full time artist.
This was incredibly beautiful. It truly touched my soul!
yes,in a very deep way
Seen him live 2-3 times. The best.
I LOVE the way you are drifting back and forth into the falsetto....
Very beautiful
Fuuuuuuuuuuudge this version of Hanging On rips. Can't believe I didn't know this was a thing. Hope I get to see him live before I die.
this is pure magic Active Child
The voice of an angel! This version of Hanging On is gorgeous!
2024 and many more years this♥️
This is at another level
A unique talent with a magical voice
Man this penetrated my heart, beautiful self reflection and absolutely need this at this moment of my life. Thank you God bless
Something about Hanging On just feels like home to me.
Thank you Pat and NPR for this! So amazing to see this intimate live performance ❤️
Amazing! Hanging On was one of my most played songs probably about 10 years ago?! 💙
Love your music..you're first album was amazing. Can't wait to her the new album❤👏🏾
My Fave Hanging on!!!!!!!!
OMG his voice is so divine!!!! Love this live concert so much !!!! ♥️♥️♥️
An incredible performance! Well done with the videography fades too ..Your music is so comforting and holds a special place in my heart, thanks for playing and hope to see you back in your home town for a show again soon😊
So he plays the harp. Cool, old fan but now even more appreciative.
A stumble upon moment, heard your flute like voice and had to stay to hear the rest. Beautiful tune, thanks for the pause Active Child. Congratulations to you and your wonderful new family☺️♥️.
This guy🙆🏽♀️❤️🔥
Ive missed you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ACTIVE child thank god u still make music!
WOW, love the trippy sound, and the incredible voice
I saw the harp and knew I needed to listen. I love hearing the harp played. He’s amazingly talented! Beautiful voice.
Now, I’m a fan!!
Barry Gibb, James Blake, and Joanna Newsom had a child! An active one
Discovered you during my Quarantine while struggling mentally to balance Life and I am Happy I did. Some of your songs calm me down from a crisis to a sweet slumber every single time.
I've been hanging on the last decade voice is like no other
Who could thumbs down this? Thank you for this. So beautiful.
This is excellent.
Glad to hear good old Hanging on. Gorgeous!
Wow 😳, the talent of this man. Beautiful artistry🌟
Harp, harmonizer, piano BEAST
I had the pleasure of hearing you at Melbourne Recital Centre many years ago. I still tell everyone that your concert was the best and most moving I have seen in my life.
An NPR I didn't know I needed! Refreshing and breathtaking!
Pure art . Thank you Tiny Desk 🇿🇦
AMAZING JUST AMAZING
I have always adored his music.
So so beautiful. Could listen to this endlessly. Thankyou. 🕯🙏🏻
THIS IS TALENT
Just found out about this angel now, thanks Tiny Desk
Pure vocals. So natural 💆♂️
Just what I need right now. Beautiful.
1) This really opened my mind about giving new instrument combinations a chance as a listener.
2) Where was this recorded? It looks like a Frank Lloyd Wright house.
A commenter by the name of Pentameton lists the times and songs a little further down in the comment section.
Well music is music, instruments are influential but they’re not a big deal
Quick bit of Googling and ... looks like it's the view out of the back of his house in Pasadena.
@@chrisflynn372 Gorgeous interior. Relaxing music, too.
Beautiful❤️👏🏾
Love it man.This is so so so good.Thanks you so much for sharing.I'm in paradise❤😍🖐🇲🇺
I’m stunned and speechless. 😔
that is the voice of an angel
So beautiful. His voice has gotten so good!
What a beautiful voice... and musician. So talented💙
This is amazinggggg. Can't wait to see Active Child live (someday).
Dude, this is magical
2021 we here baby
Me gustó mucho su composición...
Es encantador! Que rica música, gracias
💕🙏
Wow! In soooo many levels! 💜
Been waiting for them to return 🔥
Gives me the chills! ✨ On repeat