Norah Jones: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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  • Опубліковано 16 сер 2020
  • 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.
    August 17, 2020 | Bob Boilen - Norah Jones keeps the music tastefully spare on her seven records despite a number of collaborators, yet I've always wished to hear just her voice and her piano in a room. The unfortunate circumstances of our times have given us something beautiful. For this Tiny Desk (home) concert, Norah Jones sits in her music room; it's just Norah, her upright piano, her poetry, and that golden voice. I first fell in love with that voice when I heard her debut album in 2002 and remember playing it on All Songs Considered that next week.
    Here Norah plays songs from her seventh record, Pick Me Up Off the Floor, songs that hold the world's weight and the power to uplift. You can hear that on "I'm Alive," which she co-wrote with Jeff Tweedy. It's a song that at once feels the pain of politics and a pain that is personal. "You feel your soul / Get hollowed-out / While the world implodes / You just live without." Yet the refrain is what lingers, "Oh, I'm alive / Yes, I'm alive / But I'm alive / Oh, I'm alive." Thanks, Norah, for this beautiful affirmation.
    SET LIST
    "How I Weep"
    "Heartbroken, Day After"
    "I'm Alive"
    "To Live"
    MUSICIANS
    Norah Jones: vocals, piano
    CREDITS
    Video by: Norah Jones; Audio by: Norah Jones; Producer: Bob Boilen; Audio Mastering Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith; Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey; Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann

КОМЕНТАРІ • 762

  • @mara_altami
    @mara_altami 3 роки тому +823

    Norah Jones is a breathtaking woman. Beautiful soul, mesmerizing voice and unlimited talent. Thank you for giving us this Tiny Concert!

  • @majimetanuki
    @majimetanuki 3 роки тому +386

    Good music makes the world a little less sucky. Cheers to everyone listening right now.

  • @sandyamaulana2317
    @sandyamaulana2317 3 роки тому +168

    She's been doing these wholesome tiny concerts at home ever since quarantine started. I rediscovered Norah Jones' music because of this quarantine. They keep me alive during these trying times. So glad she got her own tiny desk concert!

  • @Camila-im9ws
    @Camila-im9ws 3 роки тому +44

    Id love to be her neighbor getting to listen to her sing all day

  • @pedroramos235
    @pedroramos235 3 роки тому +209

    "The unfortunate circumstances of our times have given us something beautiful." Couldn't have said it any better. Thank you, NPR for showcasing this beautiful human being.

    • @nprmusic
      @nprmusic  3 роки тому +8

      Thanks for watching!

  • @ez8314
    @ez8314 3 роки тому +160

    I don't think I've ever been more sad and soothed at the same time

    • @clairbear1234
      @clairbear1234 3 роки тому +4

      I feel like that pretty much summarizes her music to me

    • @Infinitybein
      @Infinitybein 3 роки тому +4

      I chuckled at this. So true. Tettering on that line between yin and yang. Bittersweet

    • @alexvieyra2584
      @alexvieyra2584 3 роки тому

      🤣🤣

    • @mariaguerrerolopez2208
      @mariaguerrerolopez2208 3 роки тому +1

      I scrolled back up to like this since it resonated so much haha

  • @EMMiEbbY1
    @EMMiEbbY1 3 роки тому +60

    I will never forsake this woman and her talent. My beautiful mother would listen to her when I was a child all the time... makes me think about her. When your music has the power to reach your soul, it’s something you can never forget

  • @pimpalicioos
    @pimpalicioos 3 роки тому +107

    Thank you Norah. It was just like if you were singing just for me. Kind of a private concert.
    Sure it was the same for everyone here.

  • @chorrellpique4057
    @chorrellpique4057 3 роки тому +105

    Honestly, I’ve been mesmerised by her voice since “Come Away with Me”. Uniquely soothing and enjoyable to listen to.

  • @raydelrosario2366
    @raydelrosario2366 3 роки тому +120

    How I Weep...I can only imagine how difficult that was to perform...the steady beat of the left hand, the right doing the melody, singing substantial lyrics, video uncut...now I'm a fan.

    • @montyeyesclosed
      @montyeyesclosed 3 роки тому +9

      Tbh as an intermediate piano player it's not that hard. But she is amazing regardless.

    • @user-im8dc1wc9c
      @user-im8dc1wc9c 3 роки тому

      @@montyeyesclosed would love to see you preforming it (; make sure you record and post the first, uncut take please. Or next time, keep your dumb comment to yourself

    • @montyeyesclosed
      @montyeyesclosed 3 роки тому +5

      @@user-im8dc1wc9c as a piano player in a band i could record it for u if you really wanted me to. BUT, although the piano is relatively easy, I don’t think i could reach those melodies with my voice, that’s my girlfriend’s job 😅

  • @bluesdjben
    @bluesdjben 3 роки тому +17

    Norah Jones's at home performances have been some of the very best anyone has done this year. They are so intimate, and her music translates very well to this setting.

  • @fynssp
    @fynssp 3 роки тому +53

    Norah Jones is just sunshine. When she sings everything is peaceful. I managed to score her first album from a clearance last Feb and I have been playing it non-stop during quarantine ☀️

  • @AndressNewYork
    @AndressNewYork 5 місяців тому +2

    Human fiber in a Tiny Desk. It doesn’t get more real, authentic than this. We long for your voice always, Norah

  • @Jason-ul6dx
    @Jason-ul6dx 2 роки тому +9

    When I listen to Norah sing, I am totally transported to other dimensions. There is magic in his music. We recognize a true artist by the sensitivity of her soul.

  • @timallen6025
    @timallen6025 6 місяців тому +2

    Blimey, she can move mountains with these songs and her playing and singing.. Fly on beautiful lady ..

  • @PentameronSV
    @PentameronSV 3 роки тому +351

    0:00 - *How I Weep* (4:15)
    4:48 - *Heartbroken, Day After* (8:31)
    8:47 - *I'm Alive* (13:05)
    13:47 - *To Live* (17:43)

  • @seoullista
    @seoullista 3 роки тому +21

    Just Norah and her piano. Listen to her like this is such a gift for the soul.

  • @raquelcavalcante3979
    @raquelcavalcante3979 3 роки тому +31

    Her presence is bliss.

  • @TTHPdotorg
    @TTHPdotorg 3 роки тому +33

    Ahh, love Norah! Saw her in Milan and Berlin - both very different performances. Gorgeous. Can we please get a proper Tiny Desk with Norah when things right themselves?!

  • @sunnydaysatl
    @sunnydaysatl 3 роки тому +9

    I totally forgot how amazing this woman voice is...thanks for reminding me.

  • @jackintheworld6639
    @jackintheworld6639 3 роки тому +14

    Gorgeous, intimate music by Norah, like we're sitting on a metal chair across from her, nodding along, trying not to be too obvious about smiling.

  • @Technodreamer
    @Technodreamer 3 роки тому +7

    Norah Jones is one of the greatest voices of our time, without a doubt

  • @vickylikesthis
    @vickylikesthis 3 роки тому +19

    I think this is my fave tiny desk home concert so far

  • @feebaby88
    @feebaby88 3 роки тому +12

    Thanks Norah for soothing my 7 week old baby to sleep 😊

  • @franz05south
    @franz05south 3 роки тому +22

    2:56 "and I wonder what kind of person am I, who weeps for a lost book and tells it goodbye". That hit a spot. A good spot.

    • @wc1hater
      @wc1hater 3 роки тому

      I think the lyric is "who weeps for the lost, but can't tell it goodbye"

  • @JordyHaynes13
    @JordyHaynes13 3 роки тому +25

    omg norah was everything when i was growing up. such a huge part of the music that inspired me growing up. i clicked right away!!

  • @gedison5551
    @gedison5551 3 роки тому +41

    Hearing and seeing Norah play from home is a real and sweet gift: the intimacy of it, and feeling her connect to all of us listeners is a beautiful experience. Wonderful new songs! Norah’s voice is honey-like, an elixir in these difficult times.Thank you NPR Tiny Desk folks for another breath of good air!

  • @solidfills5831
    @solidfills5831 3 роки тому +58

    i just watched this while i was feeling sad and norah jones voice is just soothing. i feel like im a baby and my mother is singing to me and i feel better because of it

  • @DLiveFan1
    @DLiveFan1 3 роки тому +13

    "To live in this moment and find my true place..." - don't miss this final lyric of the concert, folks! I feel like this series of songs is rather epic in such an understated way. Thanks for teaching us that while weeping for our losses, we can celebrate still being alive, live in this moment and find our true place. What a gift.

  • @naturallynatylie
    @naturallynatylie 3 роки тому +4

    My 5th grade teacher used to play Norah Jones' music for us while we worked, it was so relaxing

  • @thescatman5029
    @thescatman5029 3 роки тому +3

    This woman's aura about her is so awesome!

  • @nicozulu5746
    @nicozulu5746 3 роки тому +7

    She’s been posting performances like this one, and I’ve been LOVING it. A soothing balm during these harsh times.

  • @stephenpastena8583
    @stephenpastena8583 3 роки тому +17

    Mesmerized by the tone she gets on the bass octaves of her piano.

  • @BryenGraver
    @BryenGraver 3 роки тому +14

    If there is ever an artist whos music is just as beautiful in a home setting as it is on stage, Norah is the one. This was great!

  • @paullatif4092
    @paullatif4092 Місяць тому +1

    You "TopFan" dearest Norah in New Zealand !!
    Listening on an early 5.30am Wed May 29th, 2024 !!
    ● Your voice is eternally beautiful !!
    🌹💓🙏

  • @lunamajor9264
    @lunamajor9264 Рік тому +1

    I love how she looks like someone I’ve know for a very long time. She feels that comfortable to me.

  • @Red-eb2kb
    @Red-eb2kb 3 роки тому +14

    I've viewed her as a blessing ever since that debut album, and she just gets better with time. I wondered why I couldn't find Norah Jones Tiny Desk when I had searched a while ago. This was right on time.

  • @carybiem4554
    @carybiem4554 3 роки тому +8

    I'm really enjoying watching artists faces while they play with no known audience in front of them. It feels like they are resting more and just being in the art and less of the performing.

  • @gguha1862
    @gguha1862 3 роки тому +9

    Norah is a force of nature in any live show. Her stripped down live performance in an intimate home setting is just as infectious and provides the best musical shelter from the pandemic storm. Thank you NPR 👌
    Buy her new album to enjoy the best of soft soulful to strident, hard edged blues tracks.. satisfaction guaranteed.

  • @fenestrapain
    @fenestrapain 3 роки тому +3

    Norah Jones has BEEN giving us tiny desk home concerts every week this entire blessed quarantine.

  • @user-qw1bq1vr4p
    @user-qw1bq1vr4p 3 роки тому +17

    The music is beautiful and gentle, like the performer herself.

  • @Shameilia2004
    @Shameilia2004 3 роки тому +27

    She's looks magical and her aging is impeccable.

    • @NB_Bex
      @NB_Bex 3 роки тому +1

      What ageing? Time's reversing for her.

  • @salimiman6952
    @salimiman6952 3 роки тому +3

    after all these years, she's still got it
    love her so much, she's an extraordinary talent

  • @icekold45
    @icekold45 3 роки тому +34

    Just what I needed today.

  • @fsilva8674
    @fsilva8674 3 роки тому +14

    At first I thought it was a Norah's post.., but then I realised the two musical channels I've been following in pandemic times met today...Hurrah!

  • @benmadi
    @benmadi 3 роки тому +58

    It seems in this new dynamic of Tiny Desk, we get a chance to really appreciate why some artists are loved, a closer experience of their natural talent and soul. Thank you. This is beautiful :)

  • @sabalianderson
    @sabalianderson 3 роки тому +3

    I clap because it's good, not because she can hear me! Get off my back!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @siphiwejiyane8871
    @siphiwejiyane8871 3 роки тому +2

    Such a phenomenal woman! Every time I hear Norah sing I think of New York I don't know why lol

  • @YS-in1jk
    @YS-in1jk 3 роки тому

    I Love Norah Jones Music - so pure!

  • @ezequielrolando1112
    @ezequielrolando1112 3 роки тому +1

    So sweet Norah. Like ever. Thank you

  • @natalieharris7161
    @natalieharris7161 3 роки тому

    One my favorite artist! Blessings up Mrs. Norah Jones!

  • @AlexdeCerqueira
    @AlexdeCerqueira 3 роки тому +7

    Doesn't matter if you particularly like her style.
    But one needs to recognize an artist who masters its craft.
    From voice and instrument proficiency to all the sound capturing technicalities.
    I can't think of many artists nowadays that have this kind of knowledge.
    Great work from a great artist.

  • @Imrightyourewrong1
    @Imrightyourewrong1 3 роки тому +1

    Oh she's absolutely amazing.

  • @magdaduarte535
    @magdaduarte535 3 роки тому +1

    She's so beautiful!!!

  • @MilesDavis2012
    @MilesDavis2012 3 роки тому +2

    One of the absolutely most beautiful souls in music. I adore that she's still playing and singing. One of my lifetime artists I hope to live and die with, even if we never meet. But her voice will always make my house beautiful, and my Sundays sweet.

  • @tomas5376
    @tomas5376 3 роки тому

    Sooooo sweet! Nora’s voice is special! Such joy👍✌️😊🙏🏼🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎵🎶🎶

  • @jstjeff
    @jstjeff 3 роки тому +3

    I've listened to Norah a long time, yet still blown away by her voice any time I listen.

  • @yaracyta
    @yaracyta 3 роки тому +2

    She's soooooo talented

  • @rastusbojangles
    @rastusbojangles 3 роки тому +4

    She has such a wonderful voice.

  • @jacquelinestephens5387
    @jacquelinestephens5387 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much Norah for sharing your wonderful gift with us!

  • @lawiwis882
    @lawiwis882 3 роки тому

    I’ve loved Nora since I was a teen, her voice is so beautiful and heartfelt❤️

  • @asiablackgrl6482
    @asiablackgrl6482 3 роки тому +14

    😍 Norah’s angelic voice was such a nice listen while having breakfast this morning 🥞 💕 so good to see her 🙌🏿

  • @egdunne
    @egdunne 3 роки тому +2

    Norah Jones's mini concerts have been a wonderful balm during the social distancing of the last few months. It is great that she is sharing her personal concert on the larger stage of NPR's great series, Tiny Desk (Home) Concerts. After the Big Time of NPR, I hope she continues with her mini concerts.

  • @rodrigobussad1414
    @rodrigobussad1414 3 роки тому +1

    Norah harmonies are always on the spot! this is a delight really

  • @dominiquecampbell9646
    @dominiquecampbell9646 3 роки тому

    She just know how to touch our heart every time! Thank you Ms Norah Jones!

  • @karlopalenzuela7915
    @karlopalenzuela7915 3 роки тому +2

    Norah Jones, timeless songwiter and player! And yeah the voice is smoking!

  • @thomasennaa
    @thomasennaa 3 роки тому +3

    If you go to a concert purely for the music not the stage performance, Norah is such an inspiration to see live (2016) 🎹 🎤 💕

  • @evapham
    @evapham 3 роки тому +1

    The simplicity of this recording is so delightful. Love, love.

  • @andrecosta4537
    @andrecosta4537 3 роки тому +33

    I wish would be one of Nora's neighbors, how these people are lucky! 😀

  • @rizalisurur
    @rizalisurur 2 роки тому

    Norah Jones was always on my mind. Her songs were hits deeps in my heart. Thanks Tiny Desk!!!

  • @swiftassociates
    @swiftassociates 3 роки тому +3

    Simply amazing, I can hear the emotion in her voice.

  • @simon01ize
    @simon01ize 3 роки тому +2

    Always a joy to hear the preciousness that is Norah's voice and music.

  • @ferdinandlacanienta9400
    @ferdinandlacanienta9400 3 роки тому

    I was always a Norah Jones fan from the start. Thank you Norah for sharing your gift of incredible talent.

  • @ABCDuwachui
    @ABCDuwachui 3 роки тому +34

    It’s odd, I’ve never been her biggest fan, but every couple of years she reappears to me and...I don’t know...she’s just always been comfortably around; a calming, consistent presence.

    • @ABCDuwachui
      @ABCDuwachui 3 роки тому +2

      Mi Movil exactly, not about celebrity status and praise like so many people yearn for. I feel she’s very sincere.

    • @supreme7738
      @supreme7738 3 роки тому +1

      @Mi Movil hmmm i'd say what you described absolutely comes across in her music

    • @mikiinajijic6763
      @mikiinajijic6763 3 роки тому +3

      I remember how Norah shot to fame not long after the collective trauma of 9-11. it seemed she had such a soothing presence that won everyone over, like me and all my coworkers, with her softly understated and unpretentious great talent. Another such calming and uplifting presence was the movie "Amelie" from France which was also enormously popular. I still watch it after at least 25 viewings.

  • @jessicabsable
    @jessicabsable 3 роки тому +9

    Besides Norah being an amazing and complete artist, I love her style, real, simple and beautiful, like any of us women, who are not millioners superstars...

  • @developpealasecond
    @developpealasecond 5 місяців тому

    absolutely wonderful

  • @michelebechard1523
    @michelebechard1523 3 роки тому

    She is so refreshingly heartfelt. I love her. 💘

  • @HER1NAN
    @HER1NAN 3 роки тому +1

    I love the sensibility of this woman!

  • @tyluhhh1
    @tyluhhh1 3 роки тому

    sooo wonderful. i remember hearing her first album in the back seat i was like 11 driving through
    Canada and it was snow and trees and super feels just looking out the window. changed who i am as a human. just so beautiful.

  • @charlesolney2391
    @charlesolney2391 3 роки тому +1

    Norah Jones! Thank you so, so much! You are awesome!

  • @LGAfrika
    @LGAfrika 3 роки тому +11

    "Norah Jones?" - "I've never heard of her simply clicked because any artist that has the balls to do a Tiny Desk Concert Solo is bold. Boldness is Art." Worth it.

    • @CyberdyneSystemsSkynet
      @CyberdyneSystemsSkynet 3 роки тому +11

      She's been a mostly solo singer/songwriter for over 18 years and her debut album went certified Diamond, won a Grammy for Album of the year and is the 37th best selling album of all time. I'm not saying you should have heard of her but Tiny Desk is a pretty small audience for her, lol.

    • @krme.mp3
      @krme.mp3 3 роки тому +1

      @@CyberdyneSystemsSkynet cackling

    • @pegmarinello3188
      @pegmarinello3188 3 роки тому

      Because mainstream is not where she makes it happen. But now you know... she makes it happen!

  • @justjanayyyyy
    @justjanayyyyy 3 роки тому

    Norah Jones is a gem. She is amazing and I'm so happy she's on Tiny Desk.

  • @lindamunro4422
    @lindamunro4422 3 роки тому +2

    I just adore her silky voice and I am in awe of her beautiful talent that hooks you and reels you in...I go willingly, without fuss or fight and surrender my heart...❤

  • @joemauer7970
    @joemauer7970 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much Norah for your apartment concerts. When I think of the lock downs of the pandemic, you are a huge bright light! Love you forever.

  • @apzdanbrok
    @apzdanbrok 3 роки тому +1

    To live was definitely one of my top favorites💗

  • @vanessaluciana6152
    @vanessaluciana6152 3 роки тому

    Absolutely beautiful.

  • @AlistairDsouza97
    @AlistairDsouza97 3 роки тому +10

    That's real talent right there. Just her on the piano and just her voice. It's perfection. So so good ❤️

  • @RockstahRolln
    @RockstahRolln 3 роки тому

    I miss Norah! It's been years!! Beautiful performance!

  • @SirensHarbor
    @SirensHarbor 3 роки тому

    What a beautiful and kind person. And her voice is soothing and uplifting at the same time.

  • @8Steady
    @8Steady 3 роки тому +1

    She's such a great song writer. I never listened much to Norah Jones before, but I was missing out. She has such a good feel for the flavor of chords and how to make interesting melody. Another great Tiny Desk.

  • @Gabriel-hn4ff
    @Gabriel-hn4ff 3 роки тому +1

    Rainy day songs, lots of love ❤️

  • @Charlotje2
    @Charlotje2 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful in a million ways ❤️thank you! And I love how most of the comments are so grateful and peaceful☺️

  • @linogonzalez7675
    @linogonzalez7675 3 роки тому +2

    Always a great musician, always a pleasure to ear her music, always love you from Tijuana, B.C., Mex.

  • @mikejohnson.singer
    @mikejohnson.singer 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely stunning - thank you Norah 💛

  • @levijeremy3640
    @levijeremy3640 3 роки тому +1

    Her voice always give me chills

  • @bobbseitz1841
    @bobbseitz1841 3 роки тому +1

    Oh my Lord, this was Always a Beautiful voice on my stereo, in my helmet as I ride.....so many Sunrises and Sunsets together..... And then to see what a Wonderful person who can make this Music. Thank you Norah, and Thank You NPR. - Bobb

  • @luisitasafra
    @luisitasafra 3 роки тому

    Gracias por tanto, Norah. Hermosa. Saludos desde Colombia.

  • @veronicaborges149
    @veronicaborges149 3 роки тому

    Heavenly voice .... thanks Norah!

  • @profanityridden
    @profanityridden 3 роки тому +2

    I'm sure you wont see this but thanks for what you do.