Naia Izumi on Audiotree Live (Full Session)

Download & stream Naia Izumi on Audiotree Live -- smarturl.it/AT-NaiaIzumi
Naia Izumi is an extremely gifted guitarist who writes soulful, sultry, sophisticated indie rock with strong hooks. He spent years writing, busking, and honing his chops when he was crowned winner of the 2018 Tiny Desk contest. This exposure elevated Izumi's math-influenced, free-form guitar work and powerful vocal delivery to public awareness.
Recorded on September 12, 2018 in Chicago, IL.
Visit the band's website - naiaizumi.bandcamp.com/
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[@tutorialtutorial5956]

This is a new way to enjoy the mathy twinkly riffs with soulful voice

[@FlyWithMe359]

I'm with naia since he was she :)
Like from the first video on the UA-cam!
I was sure, that he will be famous) And no matter what people say, he is so talented !
With big-big love from Russia!
Огонь !!!!

[@ZvezdnyiKit]

Поддерживаю💜

[@Cnabetius]

he is an amazing guitar player, he really deserved this, i'm really happy for him!

[@liloly17]

Naia Izumi is a pilgrim of the soul.

[@rezende.leo.anoder]

Naia is awesome, please come to Brasil.

[@rono_conmmoton4164]

Incredible the work they do together without any more instruments ... keep going greetings from nicaragua

[@SuperJoacos]

Naia congratulation for your success!! greetings from Cuenca-Ecuador

[@stellar_cartographer]

What an inspiration man

[@brentmagnano3808]

Just amazing!

[@markcollins3888]

Love the drummer too

[@knownscone5290]

love this dude

[@JeremiahFernandez]

i was not ready for that tapping

[@anthonyruiz3003]

This dude is Insanely talented!

[@dineozondo5451]

Captured!!!

[@TheLivirus]

Solid stuff!

[@s.t.7630]

so is this some sort of math jazz/rock? Whatever the magic they make is called, i'm in love with it!!

[@glebchik_13]

woow!! crazy guitar player!

[@DougSmithBass]

Love the tune at 20:00.. Great unique guitar work !

[@lukelittlejohn_]

What the FUCCK this is amazing! Fucking goosebumps when he started playing after beat boxing what the hellll

[@nontajoin719]

Yeeesssssss!

[@chetangnanesh2180]

what a sick fucking guitarist. love Naia insane musician

[@courtneyrichardson9758]

Woah!

[@codystark634]

Damn, I had no idea Kevin Durant could play guitar OR sing..What a talented guy.

[@maartenmarvel99]

Hes doing a bunch of crazy stuff with his fingers while singing. Meanwhile, I can barely play while strumming a simple progression

[@markcollins3888]

He's a badass. Sometimes doesn't entirely lock-in, but then he's trying to do a lot of shit at once. Beautiful playing. Jeff Buckley, St Vincent, Thundercat, Moses Sumney(sp?), Stanley Jordan, who knows what else is in there, blended and reinformed by his vision. Keeping an eye on this guy...

[@iamjawnwick]

Who's the drummer? she killed it

[@theambient1]

Jessica Burdeaux!

[@socko7336]

What’s that fancy pickup in the middle of his jazzmaster?

[@tommycampanis867]

Itsmacabre it's called a little thunder. It's what's making the bass sounds.

[@ajgdrums24]

I love this so much.
I wish people would stop using the word "math" to describe a style. It gets under my skin so much.

[@nahme5405]

If Jeff Buckley joined the Fall of Troy, amazing!

[@IvanAcunzo]

THIS!

[@blunderingknifereviews1028]

No Kynwyn?

[@Naiaizumi]

she wasn't available :(

[@kynwyn]

Jessica killed it tho!!

[@blunderingknifereviews1028]

Ha, both of you in here replying, I feel honored. I enjoy the music you guys make.

[@JeremiahFernandez]

is that the drummer from Rob Scallon's Jazz Metal video?

[@Miguelplaysguitar]

yea it is haha, she’s all around the music commun

[@spencercoles1800]

Don't get me wrong the drummer seems like she knows her way around a kit, but I kind of get the vibe that her and Naia hadn't played together that long before this. There were a good number of times where they both just weren't in sync with one another.

[@taurtue]

Agree. And she doesn't play tight enough for for this kind of music in my opinion. I prefer largely the drummer he plays with on the tiny desk concert

[@juttaguettler8874]

BILLY PERRY LOOK AT THIS SIDE - A U D I O TR E E OR THEY WROTE SOMETHING WRONG

[@juttaguettler8874]

BILLY PERRY - I KNOW AUDIOSLAVE - ITS MY FAV THATS THE REASON THAT I WROTE THAT

[@QuincyJamesMusic]

I think this guy used to be a girl? not that it matters, I just want to make sure this is the same artist I listened to years ago.

[@Detren]

NPR says this: "Izumi was assigned male at birth and - though he currently identifies as male - identified as a woman for about seven years (and originally titled the track "Soft Spoken Woman")" so yes, he used to be a woman. And he also apparently has autism?! Woah.

[@QuincyJamesMusic]

He's an outstanding musician, I just thought I originally listened to him when he identified and looked like a female, I just wanted to know if it was the same person, thanks!

[@geomusicmove]

And who gives a fuck? I don't know why this gender nonsense has to be mentioned, just enjoy the music.

[@QuincyJamesMusic]

???? you're the one making it a big deal, fyi.

[@bamabear1459]

Quincy James what does he/she have a dick? Just wondering cause now I’m trying to figure out what he/she was born as. Either the hormones have done wonders with making a beard or it it was a guy that thought he was a chick

[@microblast3700]

Black jeff bucley 🤨

[@juttaguettler8874]

Not very untelligent to call the band AUDIOTREE

[@billyperry3059]

The band is not called Audiotree.