Allen Stone: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
- This performance was recorded on February 26, 2020. We will continue releasing Tiny Desk videos of shows that had already been taped. In light of current events, NPR is postponing new live tapings of Tiny Desk Concerts. In the meantime, check out Tiny Desk (home) concerts! They’re recorded by the artists in their home. It’s the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Watch Allen Stone play "American Privilege", "Give You Blue", "Brown Eyed Lover" and "Consider Me" at the Tiny Desk.
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March 30, 2020 | Bobby Carter -- I can't recall an artist so committed to making their Tiny Desk concert memorable. I'd met with Allen Stone weeks prior to go over priorities, expectations and the usual formalities, but this was different. His questions about how to prepare for the Tiny Desk signaled to me that he held this platform in the highest regard and that this wasn't just any appearance.
The Washington state native has a voice that we simply don't come across often. The old saying goes, "He could sing the phone book and make it sound good." His three graceful background singers and piano player provided the perfect compliment, but this set proved undoubtedly that his voice belongs right up front. He's been releasing music for more than a decade and touring the world, but last year's Building Balance is his best yet and he graced the desk with some of my favorites from the LP.
Before he rolled into a trilogy of Building Balance songs dedicated to his wife (who he said he's "face first in love" with), the set opened with the jarring "American Privilege," which addresses his internal guilt about everything from materialism to being born white. Between songs, he couldn't contain his affinity for the Tiny Desk and his appreciation for the moment. "It's a breath of fresh air for me that this is the way people want to hear music."
SET LIST
"American Privilege"
"Give You Blue"
"Brown Eyed Lover"
"Consider Me"
MUSICIANS
Allen Stone: vocals, guitar; Michael Elson: piano; Jessica Childress: vocals; Moorea Masa: vocals; Raquel Rodriguez: vocals
CREDITS
Producers: Bobby Carter, Morgan Noelle Smith, Maia Stern; Creative director: Bob Boilen; Audio engineers: Josh Rogosin, James Willetts; Videographers: Maia Stern, CJ Riculan, Bronson Arcuri; Production Assistant: Shanti Hands; Executive producer: Lauren Onkey; VP, programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Max Posner/NPR
Thanks for having me - it was a blast!!
Allen Stone I am so glad to have found your music. I am eagerly holding on to these VIP tickets to meet you and tell you how much your music means to me in person. Good vibes and love to you dude!
Allen, you’re amazing, man. You’ve brightened my day with your music for ten years now. Please come back to Stockholm again when you get the chance.
You are incredible. Thank you for the good vibes!
Thank you for being who you are.
Your songs mean a lot to me man. Your music changed my life for the better!
One of the rare artists that his live performances sound better than his records. You can't say that with many artists.
you described almost every artist who passes by tiny desk haha
Agreed. If you are able to catch Allen Stone live do it. He's an amazing live performer and his energy and positivity on stage is infectious.
@@erikbueno5710 No, not every artist who came by Tiny Desk lived up to their potential.
yesssir. The last few years i have been looking at artists live performances instead of listening to their record. You can definitely tell real performers when you hear them live
You can say that for all tiny desk artists
If you’ve followed Allen stones career. You’ll also know he’s consistently a humble guy who just loves music. Simple as that
Surreal to witness this. I've been a fan for 10 years now. He deserves every second of spotlight in the way he enjoys it. 🙏🏽❤
Facts! 🔥
I’m new to him but you can see by his face he looks like a top guy
dude i came in here just for that song thats how i got introduce white dude got soul lol
all truth!
I'm 67 years old. For the past 50 years Van Morrison and James Taylor have defined and sustained me.
This young man, Allen Stone, will give value and meaning to the final 20 years l have remaining.
This kid renders me speechless.
Tiny Desk is never pregnant but it always delivers.
Lowkey raging that he didn’t sing Unaware, but his love for his wife is melting my heart at the same time🥺🥺
I know riiiiight! I was looking for the comment with the time stamps and then saw Unaware wasn't even in there haha
My feelings are a tad hurt too. It was the first song of his that I heard a few years ago, then I fell down the rabbit hole.
Me too but Allen on TDC is good anyway.
it's so old. Imagine singing a song thousands of times. He has grown and made new music. He wants to play it and it be heard. He's head first in love. i'm still bummed he didnt play it though, one of my favs.
@@sustainablemma283 Same here. Unaware was his big break but it is old. I personally like his newer "post love/Wiser Allen" material. He speaks a lot of his personal growth in his interviews from the last year or so and it shows in his music. His TEDTalk on mental real estate is a particularly good listen. He references how he moved on from carrying bitterness during the time period he was indebted to his ex manager and other stuff going on in his life. Great to see he's come out on top from that period of his life.
Did us dirtyyyyyyyy. I need about 45 more minutes of this perfection.
True
I felt the same when DVSN was there.
Agreed. Been listening to this back to back.
I love you.
i would need 50 more minutes to process that much perfection mah gad
“I will give you blue” is spectacular musically and lyrically
There's a select number of artists that sound as good live as they do on recordings. Then there's even a smaller group that sound BETTER live, and Allen Stone is one of them. Not a single incorrect note, so much raw emotion and energy, and simply pure talent. Such an incredible musician.
Seeing this man live is a religious experience. He is absolutely angelic, and pitch perfect through and through
Yes Miley Cyrus comes to mind
@@mastermao8592 😆😂😆😂
Allen stone and Dallas green both are amazing live
Allen stone sounds freaking amazing live, but your comment isn’t great. I can think of dozens of great live bands that never cared about recording and set the bar real low. The Grateful Dead would be #1 on the list.
Hey, young man, at 66 years of age l really never expected to stumble upon anyone who would make my heart sing like Van Morrison has for four and a half decades.
Well, you make my heart sing.
What a truly wonderful addition you are to my golden years.
Your folks should be ever so proud of you.
Love this performance immensely
One of the most underrated vocalists of this century!
Lol 😂 no
Plenty of great singers. Not many good song writers
Yup him and Matt Corby
Right!!! I'm like wow I should have listened to him a long time again!
@@KataroQuick This.
I love how he dedicates most of his set to his wife. I hope to meet someone someday that inspires me that much.
I used to love Allen Stone until I learned he was married. Lol. That lucky woman💎
I feel the same way
FINALYYY ALLEN STONE IS HERE!!!!
'give you blue' is just one of those songs you listen to and instantly know you want to be played at your wedding.
Haven't cried like this the first time I've heard a song in...ever?
You should listen to consider me by him
This songs makes me want to redo my vows just because 😅
My first dance was to consider me. Ever since we heard that song we have been big fans.
I can listen to Allen Stone all day and night!!!!! So pure and humbling in his music. Vocals superior!
S E T L I S T :
American Privilege - 00:00
Give You Blue - 05:41
Brown Eyed Lover - 10:25
Consider Me - 16:02
They put the title of each song on the screen right before each song begins.
Thank you
Allen stone’s vibrato is unreal, such control and variation to it. One of the best in today’s music.
I think you mean tremolo?
@@taurtue No, I meant vibrato.
@@iGnominee Just to be clear, the thing he does at 7:06 for example is tremolo not a vibrato.
@Anthony Abrakmanov What I find impressive and what I hear the most during his show are tremolos. Tremolo is a variation of the volume, while vibrato is a variation of the frequency. He combines both a lot, but what makes him stand out is his absolute control of the tremolo. Just listen closely, the volume goes up and down, not the frequency.
@@iGnominee Those are indeed tremolos
ALLEN STONE GOT A TINY DESK!!!! In these dark quarantine times, his voice gives me joy!
Me too!
facts! I saw him name on Tiny Desk, my reaction was, "FINALLY!"
orian52 me too!! It literally touches my soul! He can SANG!! He seems to be a kind and humble person..he’s funny..and soooooo much more..and the extra bonus I think he is just so handsome!!!
So glad this was recorded before everything got shutdown. I legit have been rocking this on the daily. ❤️
I’m in South Texas it is bad here. Nothing brings me more joy then listening to Allen Stone and John Mayer live. Allen’s got the modern day Motown & r&b that’s incredible, and John’s has guitar solos and blues vibes with BB King live on UA-cam. I highly suggest checking that out.
I come and watch this tiny desk at least once a month. One of the best and most underrated tiny desk ever published. Allen Stone is a true gem.
Random comment but had to say it as I’m rewatching this. Got to meet Allen Stone at one of his shows in Fort Lauderdale. Good lord was this guy one of the kindest and humblest folk I’ve ever met. Taller than I expected haha but seriously a great person. We don’t get people/performers like this often. Appreciate this man and give him his flowers while he’s still here!
Been listening to him for years and genuinely dont understand how he's not huge......great musician & funny dude
Human Being I wonder the same. I’ve seen him a couple times live. My wife and I had a coversation with him before a concert, super nice guy, very down to earth and personable. Hope he never changes.
@@caltrimmer - I hope one day he makes it to Scotland - there are so many American musicians I absolutely adore that for whatever reason ( obviously for them mostly financial in regards to travel ) I will never see live - maybe once this madness leaves us I could catch him in the US - hope you are ok and safe and listening to music every day - a fellow music lover
You genuinely don’t understand that? Then you don’t understand anything about the music industry today. Allen makes REAL music not commercial sellable stuff so that’s why he hasn’t made it big and won’t make it big. Because he will never sell out and change.
@@OldSkool2007- I understand the status quo I just choose to ignore it and listen to artists that have the breadth of talent, fortitude of will and strength of conviction to operate outside the current norms because they just have to make music, they avoid the instant retreat to not attempting to breakthrough because of the cards being stacked against them, I was trying to be kind about a great artist who I think deserves more recognition - he has notably turned down larger contracts within the industry purely because of the threat to his creativity and potentially being owned by a conglomerate - I dont feel owned or controlled by the current music industry either which is aimed at a different demographic hence I can promote and be a fan of who I want, if you go looking for offence eventually you're gonna find it.....
Because he is a real musician that puts music over the $$$.
The first song drew me in. I'm sold.
Same !
Hard. The sweetest lyric I've heard in a looong time hehe
My ex introduced me to Allen. I could easily got over the ex, but Allen will stays in heart 4eva
Me too 😂😂
Your Ex got good taste 😍😍😍😍, not you but Allen stone’s a beast
Well you came out a winner
Haha omg same! Greatest thing I’ve ever gotten from an ex.
If he showed you this, he will soon come back...4real girl. Give him time.
I've never heard this artist before, but the second he started singing I just said 'oh my god'
My cousin introduced me to Allen Stone about 5 years ago (Consider Me WHICH GOT ME HOOKED) & I’ve been a fan ever since ! After listening to this Tiny Desk Concert “I Will give you blue” is on repeat at 4am!! MY NEW FAVORITE!!
Thanks for having us Tiny Deskkkk! 💖🙏🏽🥰
Thank you!
Thank you for providing a awesome performance Ms. Masa I appreciate your talent with brother Stone epic🎵👍👃
You guys are amazing! If y’all ever need an opening act (after Corona) then let me know! Love the music!
You and everyone up there were absolutely beautiful. Thank you for giving us that performance :)
The pianist feels almost immediately when Allen starts "Give you blue"
Chills, literally, chills
Luiz Henrique P I love that you said that!! I always comment on the vibe shared in every song video I’ve watched! His band jams every time but if you watch them.. it’s like it’s their first time hearing him sing!! The way you can see their undeniable appreciation for his gift is amazing.. you’d think they had no rehearsals nothing that was the first time y’all!! I love seeing their reactions to his voice and his soul and his energy and his sincere and humble and powerful talent!! Man!!
I replied about that I would like to hear more from the guy playing the piano cause he feeling it like allen
Still a great show after 3 years❤
Brown Eyed Lover is THAT track!!!
His vocal control is straight fire 🔥
I legit was watching/listening to Allen on 4/3/2020, while working from home during this pandemic, and thought "it's a shame they haven't brought him on tiny desk, yet." Log on to the computer Monday 4/6/2020 to start my work day and... BOOM. Allen Stone tiny desk.
I've been such a huge fan of Allen Stone for 8 years now and if you're looking for a singer to be obsessed with you've found him!! He's the most true real and beautiful talent you'll ever listen to!
"It's a breath of fresh air for me that this is the way people want to hear music"
Still coming, back not only for the songs but also for the really good vibes.
Allen Stone is the only guy id wanna see at a party with a guitar. Such a chill dude with an amazing gift
Tiny Desk HALL OF FAME right here! Seriously, Allen Stone is a living legend, a mood, and history in the making.
I love this dude.
The soul in his voice!!! Love his personality too!
These background singers are worth a million bucks. They compliment Allen's lead perfectly. My ears are happy 😊
i also like that one of the backup singers has the pants of an outfit and the other has the shirt! what a great set!
Fun Fact! They are often his backup singers! You are correct all three literally follow his lead and feel and give us his energy and that's amazing! Real artists carefully choose their back up (support) singers! Allen can stand alone without any support, but he seems to me to be the guy the loves the music and the people who love the music, and they all shine together! I love him!
These three women come in a package or group . They have always moved together. They are backup for other artists but they surely stand up ❤️🎶🎵🎼
Why he do Jessica like that though 😏 introducing her last.. smh. She kept it classy.
Wow the back up singers absolutely bodied those vocals 😳plus have you ever seen such a gorgeous trio??
There’s Something about musical souls
Is that Moorea Masa on the left!?
Nevermind, just saw the introduction 😂🤦
I agree theyre amazing and theyre so pretty
@@abhijeethdubey9065 then what heart do you have then
One of my favorite memories is seeing Allen a few months after I moved to Colorado. My sister and I went to a free festival (Chipotle was putting it on to celebrate the community. Random, I know) and some bands were supposed to be playing. The guy next to us was insanely stoked to see Allen play and was like "You haven't heard Allen Stone?! Oh man. You're in for a treat". I thought maybe he was exaggerating but boy, was he right. If you get to see him live, do it. The energy, love, and passion flowing through everyone in the space is almost tangible.
I'll forever be grateful we took a bus across town for free food but ended up with a captivating experience and a new favorite artist
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I didn’t think I could love brown eyed lover more but this version is perfection!
The thing is all of his music videos jam they are amazing...but correct me if I'm wrong nothing compares to him singing live! That's why I loved when he was so gracious to and for the people that love the music on this platform! Raw and unedited and sincere! It just hits different! I prefer all music especially the real artists that write there own music and it means something! They get to show more emotion when it's performed this way! My apologies for the long response I just love this so much! Be Blessed! ♥ ♥
@Julia Holmes I just saw him live here in Miami. Wow what a talent there are few artists who sound better live and Allen is one of them. Definitely want to see him live again
Anyone else love how much he’s in love 🥰
He made me believe in love again after his songs. He really loves his wife
The chemistry between the backing vocalists is so refreshing love spotting them smiling at each other
Allen Stone is invited to the cookout
Yeah so he can clean up all the trash afterwards
As he should
His music is ... stop givong free passes.. all these ppl rude the black wave then .. get off ..
He named all the white people first an the black lady last that's telling right there.
This man is nobody to play with. ok. 🙏🏾💝
When I tell you, I love love it and love him!! Bless him, and all his talents! His wife! Congratulations Allen on getting married, so happy for you and your beloved one! Bless the band the background singers OMG! I remember the last time he came to Philly well, I got a chance to see him down at Penns Landing, and he is phenomenal! Thank you tiny desk for finally putting this amazing Talented artist, front and center stage!! Loving on you from Philly!!!
Allen Stone is a 💎 gem!!
There's none like Allen Stone.. absolutely AMAZING
If Allen Stone were a Bojack character he'd be a wholesome, soulful cocker spaniel.
Highly underrated comment.
Awwww, y'all I went to Google pics of him n his wifey and THEY JUST HAD A BABY MARCH 29!! Congrats Allen!!
Yeah a year ago, baby boy is a cutie pie💙
@@christenford3864 oh jesus christ I missed that it was LAST YEAR hahahaha....too funny !!
@@amandafeliciano542 the only reason I knew was his live stream a couple of days ago. Baby boy was very interested in his microphone 🤣
@@christenford3864 that live stream was real cool
First time hearing Allen Stone. So much soul and purity in his voice. Can’t wait to hear what else he’s got!
Ohhhh you're so lucky I envy you haha...dont miss Unaware live from his mother's living room!! Enjoy!! :)
Listen to the new album, Building Balance, it's gorgeous.
Yes highly recommend his live performances here on UA-cam like Unaware and Is This Love and can’t go wrong with any of his albums. No bad place to start.
Listen to his Aretha tribute too! My fav
You’re in for a treat sir
Just heard him for the first time ❤🔥🔥🔥🔥
Lost my brother 5 years ago. He was a blues Guitarist. I know he set me up tonight to hear this remarkable, soulful, simple, clean , hits every note following a creative, detour ; gorgeous voice. Allen is more than remarkable... he is almost too good to be real.. and Im thanking my brother from his place in heaven , for sending me on the errand that put me in the right place at the right time... in time to hear this beautiful happiness and joyful noise..
May your brother rest in peace and his memory always be close to you
Been a big fan since I first heard “Unaware”(live from his mother’s living room) -check that out if you haven’t!!- saw him live several years ago and it was phenomenal. Pure soul. Also check out his stuff he made with Tingsek.❤️
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 yep how I got started on the stonepath.
I first saw him singing Unaware on American Idol with Dennis Lorenzo 🥰
Same here! Seen him twice in concert since then. So good and so pumped to see him on Tiny Desk!
First saw him on Knocksteady.
I first fell in love with Figure It Out !
One of the best NPR performaces, from one of the best artists alive! Very strong emotions
Allen is great as usual, but my goodness the back up singers were incredible! Just realised Raquel sang one of my favourite Valerie covers years and years ago! So good to see her on here!
Stone is so good that even his backup singers are good enough to be soloists. Lol. But seriously, they way he uses them, they're doing counterpoint to him, not just backup. It's fantastic.
@@Wiley_Coyote absolutely! The way the songs are arranged have such a pleasant feel and make you feel that every little detail is thought out, from the way they hold back during Allen's vibrato to the contrast of his falsettos - absolutely incredible! He's got an ear and has surrounded himself with the right people for sure.
This 80 year old knows raw talent when I hear and see it! Keep singing young man!
My wife put me onto his music....it's 1 of the best gifts she's ever given me...instantly shot to my top 5 Tiny Desks..if "OMG" was a person, it wld have his voice...
I'm loving this man's positive vibes! Stay strong everyone!
So excited to see him in do a tiny desk finally. Been a big fan of both him and tiny desk for years.
I almost dropped my phone when I just got this UA-cam notification.
Love it
Yo same. I sat there in awe. Then commented. Then took a deep breath and clicked play. ❤
Allen Stone's music is made for tiny desk
I will pray for you Allen. I’ve been followin you since 2016, and I love what u doin. And I will pray, for more people to see that wonderful soul!
Same. Been listening to his glorious music since 2016
Been his fan since 2012. Saw him at a wine garden in Washington
Same
Also I can't even begin to explain how much I appreciate the fist song..amazing lyrics..a beautiful message..and an outstanding delivery! And man every song touched my heart..soul..and spirit , He's such a gift and his team!
I seriously love this guy. He’s so humble and an insane talent.
So glad my wife and I got to see him live again before the pandemic.... Having a bad day, put on some Al and it's guaranteed to make your day better.
I literally just jumped out of seat and yelled when I saw this had been posted
Charlie Smith me too
Guess I’m late to the party but I’m sure glad I made it. Really refreshing to find someone so genuine and humble and talented. Thanks to you and your friends for sharing your lovely gift.
That was me as well, but now it's my favorite tiny desk alongside Sam Smith. Gonna try and see him in person within the month
Allen Stone is a gift from God and many blessings for his family
Also my man on the piano and the background singers DID THAT!
I love him. From his lyrics to raw vocals he never disappoints. A down to earth guy.
That Guild and that piano are perfect together. The blend between the two is gorgeous
The tiny desk I didn’t know I needed but am now obsessed with
I'm loving the harmony between him and the background singers. Great complement to his amazing power and pitch.
I just wanna be Allen's friend, he seems like a wonderful person.
My favorite thing is to play Allen for people n tell them imagine what he looks like, then show them haha....same with St Paul and the Broken Bones, who are also amazing and have a Tiny Desk! Enjoy everybody!
This goes head to head with Anderson Paak Legendary set
No Name agreed
Ooo I’ll check it out
Facts.
Anderson .Paak is most definitely top 5 tiny desk sets of all time
And Jordan Rakei!
Such a pure humble soul . And his undying desire to express his love for his wife and to express how grateful he is to be able to share his music . Gotta love it !
I have been a fan of Allen Stone foreverrrrr and I've seen him live 3 times. He was always a too well kept secret! So glad he will get that audience and recognition he deserves!
Gonna see him love soon? How was it??
allen's soulful vibrato is EVERYTHING 😍
How is it possible that every time I see you or hear you play live, you sound better and better?
Crazy, incredible, out-of-this-world voice.
One of my absolute favourite artists! Had the amazing privilege to attend his concerts twice. So full of soul and love!
One of the most sonically sound and pleasing Tiny Desks I’ve seen. Between Al and the background singers the pianist everything compliments each other perfectly. When their not there you barely notice and when they join in you feel as if they’ve been there the whole time. Thank you for this.
I love that Allen hasnt changed one bit since I discovered him on "Mahogany sessions" years ago.
UnknowN BEATS loll samee, thats exactly what i was thinking
He is the real deal !! Not the what's in the mood of people kind of guy and that's all in his honor.
All them vocals 👌👌
me: don't cry, don't cry ....
- then he sings 'consider me' -
me: *starts crying*
Oh girl. Bawling at the end 😢😢😢
You need to watch the video,it will dry your tears away...I hope.
My son travels with Allen's band so I hear his miscue often and it still makes me cry. Every. Single. Time!!!
Gurrrrrrrrrrl! GURL!
You're gorgeous
I was so hoping this would happen! He is truly gifted♥️
When Allen Stone first dropped ‘Give you blue’ I literally cried, showed it to my husband and he sings to it to me too 😭 ❤️
I'm late to finding Allen Stone, but I'm so glad I did. So in love with his soulfulness and beautiful heart.
There is something in his voice . His voice is really touched my heart.
Such an awesome concert! Watching him live is definitely a spectacle, but finally seeing him getting the recognition he deserves is absolutely amazing! This version of Give You Blue had me reminiscing about this one woman I was really into. Maybe someday I can find that kind of love again, but for now, I’ll keep living for myself & wait for that person to give me as much inspiration, if not more, than what she gave me.
Just a moment to appreciate how beautiful his guitar is.
Nice guys with amazing vocals, too
HE'S FINALLY ON NPR. YESSSSSS. I'm sad that he's not a secret anymore...
This man can SANG, but also has the perfect campfire storytelling voice 🥺. It just makes my heart warm to listen to him.
Allen is the music teacher, everyone wish they had!! He’s truly a gifted guy.
omg this all i needed in this isolation
Allen your music got me through a deployment back in 2015. Congratulations on your beautiful marriage ❤️ So good to see you on tiny desk!!
Thank you for your service. :)
Amanda Feliciano 🙏🏽
consider me so lovely, this whole set is so lovely, ALLEN STONE you ARE AMAZINGGG
I was introduced to Allen Stone's music by my middle school band director who actually knows him personally. While not in my main rotation of music choice I have always respected Allen as a musician and love so much of his music - so wonderfully soulful! It's a sound you have to savor, it's so good I have to take time between listening so I can come back with fresh ears and an even better appreciation for it. It's music you want to miss for a while so when you come back it's just as good as the first time.