Anaïs Mitchell - 4 Song Set (Recorded Live for World Cafe)

Anaïs Mitchell performs a 4 song set live for a World Cafe Session with host, Raina Douris. Set List: Backroads; Bright Star; Revenant; Little Big Girl.
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[@alisonium]

Wow, Anais, thank you for writing that "Little Big Girl" song - such an anthem for women right now. I definitely resonate.

[@birdynewman7441]

"Tell her you love her, tell her your hurt" gets me every time

[@tinasdivinepower]

Heaven was above her head...❤ she sung. I proceeded to fall in love 😊

[@stephencroce2033]

they just look like ordinary people sitting outside in someone's shed, but when they sit down with their ordinary instruments to play the music, recite the poem and tell the story, they are somehow magically transformed into goddesses and gods

[@erikakulnys]

I will listen to this for years to come. One of the world's most talented songwriters and performers.

[@16horses2004]

Sweet. I love the idea of navigating by a bright star

[@neilturner2109]

Anais is my new favourite singer songwriter and I’m so lucky I found her. Her new album is beautiful and there’s not a wasted note on the whole thing. Beautifully written, sang and played. Anais is is so different- quirky and unique. You won’t hear music this good on FM radio and neither you should. It’s too good for that. She writes lovely songs with hidden messages. Enjoy everything about this music. 🎹🎤🎸🥰👏

[@robst247]

I couldn't agree with you more, Jack. Everything she does is musical magic. If you haven't heard them yet, listen to The Brightness (2007) and Xoa (2014).

[@fede22081]

I'm utterly bewitched by her

[@JustDave54]

As a man you write about the pain in my soul, how is that possible, I suspect your music can show me my future as well.

[@AG-mz7vm]

That was awesome! She's just an amazing artist!

[@josephsaah2613]

Wow! She just keeps getting better and better. Beautifully recorded with wonderful musicians all around.

[@usquebaugh1]

First discovered Anaïs on 2020's self-titled Bonny Light Horseman project...a record which ended many of my pandemic listening sessions after a bit of enhancement from my favorite strain of recreational combustible. The Anaïs' own self-titled release exceeded my expectations and became my late night go-to; here she plays some of my absolute favorites and they are performed very close to the album versions (minus the harmonies). I am now still awaiting delivery (to my local indie record store) of Bonny Light Horseman's latest Rolling Golden Holy which officially came out back on October 7th. I love love love this Live for World Cafe performance and have watched it several times over morning coffee. I hope she eventually comes through Montreal with a live show.

[@emgee44]

There’s nothing better than discovering a new artist, although I maybe late to the party, it’s better late than never. Definitely one to add to the list.

[@geoffteece265]

Wonderful session. She’s such a great writer and singer. All off her recent eponymous album. Josh Kaufman is a genius.

[@nickbaggins7942]

First-time listener, and a new fan. I love the poetry at work. Look forward to hearing more. Nick from Ottawa.

[@glenn1075]

my favorite album of 2022 and will be for more years after

[@davidpresson]

thank you for sharing a radiant song and heart scape. You strike a deep earthly and otherworldly chord.... Thank you for shining bright...bright star

[@lemming77gode]

Revenant is haunting. Such a good melody.

[@JosephHainline]

Great lyrics and imagery and great performance. I feel the love and the energy and the poignancy of life in these songs. They are works of art.

[@danasimson]

stellar . real . gentle & slicing . a shining star

[@NadiaReid]

Perfection.

[@christopherosborne7058]

Beautiful ,just beautiful 😍

[@PeteAxeShields]

Absolutely awesome 🙏

[@joec4679]

A new discovery for me, quite a poet and songwriter.. creator of Hadestown.. much success

[@alphapix5719]

Also first time listener. Revenant got me here from the radio. Lovely voice and style.

[@amyace6366]

Can’t wait to see you in Milwaukee!

[@robst247]

Anais - brightest star - I've loved your songs ever since I first laid eyes upon you, all those years ago, stumbling upon that first video. When music seemed drained of sensitivity and passion, yours restored my faith. Love these songs and the new album. Hope the damned virus won't scupper the Brussels concert in November I just bought a ticket to. It'll be the third time seeing you perform, and may there be many more. You're by far the best living singer-songwriter.

[@neilturner2109]

My new favourite singer songwriter and I admit I was so lucky to find her. Love the new album. There’s not a wasted note on the whole album. Just beautiful. You’ll never hear this standard of music on FM radio and neither you should. It’s too good for that. Ana is is quirky, she’s different but her messages resonate so nicely with me. 🎹🎸🎤👏🥰🧚

[@user-tw7ke6ov8d]

Мне понравилось, успехов, спасибо за энергетический посыл💪🌹

[@jimwilliams3816]

Beautiful set, I admit I was distracted by the fact that Anais’ Martin looks a whole lot like the one my mother played.

[@chrisputnam8795]

Reminds me of late great Nanci Griffith

[@stephencroce2033]

and a little bit of Iris DeMent

[@alanp8576]

here here... they have both got similarly quirky fabulous voices

[@steveberry6411]

Awesome stuff. That mic really suits your voice. What is it?

[@oyenations162]

Heard this for first time on Kelly Clarkson Show. Good to find you. Anaïs Mitchell - Little Big Girl Lyrics [Verse 1] No one ever told you it would be like this That you keep on getting older, but you feel just like a kid Now they treat you like a lady Sometimes all you want is to cry like a baby In your mama's arms [Chorus] Hold on, little big girl Hold on [Verse 2] See her in the mirror in your make-up case Who's that little girl with the lines on her face Painting on the eyes of a grown woman And the smile of a child trying to please someone You look like your mama when you smile that way Standing in the kitchen at the end of a working day Children on her mind, wine on her breath Finishing the dishes in the darkness [Chorus] Hold on, little big girl Hold on, little big girl Hold on, little big girl Hold on [Bridge] Hold on a minute, mom Tell me why How come I feel so small sometimes? I thought by now I'd have it all figured out Well I don't How come you never told me? [Verse 3] You grow up by mistake Grow up by surprise Grow up underneath the gaze of many grown men's eyes Try to act your age now, but you don't know how it's done All grown up and somehow still afraid to disappoint someone Let him have his way instead of saying what you want Hold on Tell him it's okay instead of telling him what's wrong Hold on How come you're ashamed to show your face without your make-up on? Maybe you should face that you're ashamed to not be young [Pre-Chorus] Standing in the kitchen With a ticking clock And you catch your own reflection In the window in the dark And for a moment, it's your mama Coming home from work Tell her you love her Tell her you're her [Chorus] Little big girl, hold on Little big girl, hold on Little big girl, hold on Hold on

[@arthurshepherd8757]

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Kisses Clan Colvin Happy New Year beautiful Leland Merlin Sklar and Maureen. wishing You every good thing this year. Kisses Clan Colvin For the best singer I ever heard Shawna Lee Colvin with gratitude appreciation of greatness of spirit. Kisses Michelle Hope For Kindness - Co-written with Goddess of Vega Mystic Vision Singular Voice Genius of Love Beauty Deep Romance Spark of 'Folk Music Revival' of the 80s in NYC mentor and guide to Shawn Colvin blessed friend and eternally cherished Student friend and heir of the Jack Hardy School of Music and Folk History Intimate of Goddess Erin Caledonia of Ireland Suzanne Vega Hope For Kindness - Co-written with Suzanne Vega As the New Year approaches singing coming near what blessings is she bringing I wonder as I cry will she be kind will she share the sky what will she find what will she spy when she examines my exhausted mind old worn out paradigms wrong turns and missed signs wasted tears realized fears my soul wears thin and stretches out again for the hand of compassion and divine grace for to look upon your angel face all this sin and disgrace will she erase oh so much worry please tell her I said I'm sorry for walking among the dead restore my dignity oh angel can't You see how much You mean to me and how far I'm come only to do it all over as just another Irish rover with deja vu counting holy ghosts was that One You our heavenly hosts have moved on forever did they leave us here alone deaf to the sound of gnashing teeth from demons beneath the rank of humanity well I must pray Dear Angel Violet what do You say are You all set have You made Your quota or is there room for one more I know God holds You accountable and 'knows the exact score and angels can't ignore accounts payable well I'm spirit poor does that get me in have You made up Your mind oh angel are You sure out with the old in with the new didn't You say something about A Whole New You will it apply to me what do You see a heart strong enough to walk together free don't leave me blind what say You Goddess of my dreams did I do my best am I a seer Or am I blind would You ask a 'seeing' man or a sane man to lose his mind forever praying to You what say You Shawn 'knowing' what 'You' 'know' now would You ask did You ask I if I would mind sharing my soul as well I don't and I do I can't 'know' the 'unknown' All I 'know' is that I love You please be kind end My dear beloved eternal blessed mother sister soldier muse friend. Hello or goodbye? Ground or sky? Either way 'We' 'think' ' therefore 'We' 'Are' "We're' 'One' eternal blessed by grace Homeward bound soul. May I ride with You darling or do I cry alone forever 'like' but not 'as' an angel forever? In any case I loved You this year as best I could. Badly. But let's look forward to flying lessons cause I 'know' I forgot how. How I worship cherish adore celebrate and serve You Shawna Lee Colvin, the best singer I ever heard. Wishing You every good thing in 2024 Shawn. Many blessings for Your creative heart mind and soul. Quantum kisses forever from everywhere. I love You forever Kisses Michelle Colvin Posted on 'When You Know' just now. When can I come in from the cold darling? New Year 2024 A Prayer For Peace Love And Reconciliation Dear Shawn Colvin I know that I know that I love You and I 'know' that You 'know' so how can I give up when You said Yourself I can't go back to black with all this blessed light showing the way imploring 'Us' to fight for love every day well I fight for 'Us' 'We' both fight for what's true I write poems for You I pour out my heart I cry and I sing I tell You every part I give You everything only You and only Me climbing in the right direction toward grace and eternity objects of each others' affection what blessings will this new year bring hope for peace hope for love angels begging 'Us' together to sing to carry hope from above and a balm for weary souls bound together as one burning in a passion rapt fused forever like the sun one flaming heart bound for eternity let's walk let's start this cosmic journey today in twenty twenty four let's make a stand let's stand for love and reconciliation let's obey hope's command love one another sing for peace sing for grace occupy a holy place here in 'Our' soul where I've loved You forever as 'We' near 'Our' goal home to heaven together let's sing for hope let's sing for freedom to the stars let's elope let's use this wisdom to enlighten 'Our' mind as 'We' walk heaven's beaches amazed at what 'We' find grateful for all love teaches won't You smile upon me today my darling soul won't You listen as I pray that 'We' will be made whole yin and yang yang and yin one soul reunited this year let's begin to heal old wounds forgive and forget learn from 'Our' mistakes rejoice in 'Our' lucky breaks what will this new year bring a smile to Your Goddess face a song to Your lovely lips to which my aching heart skips a beat in Your inspired melody gets lost in Your tranquility catches up on the refrain and releases all the pain of waiting end My darling beautiful immortal soul Shawn Colvin. You inspire me to try. You teach me to cry and I do whenever I think that You might have a place for me somewhere in this cosmic tapestry that You wove in Your well-lit place in the sky. Centuries ago You wrote this script that resonates with me. I'm mesmerized by Your beauty grace courage wisdom and voice so I ask again my darling will You take me to France? Will You save the last dance for me? I'll take lessons willingly but in any case, Shawn, please remember me fondly as You can. Please 'know' that I love You forever no matter what happens but I pray that maybe this year we'll talk as seer to seer both 'seeing' that this love I feel for You is 'real' and eternal. I love You now as always and always will. May God bless You this year Shawn Colvin with inspiration for Your lovely mind. May Your spirit be lifted and may You sing as heaven intended. Meanwhile I'll watch the stars for any sign and You'll be the first to 'know' if 'We' are to be blessed but I 'know' that You already 'know' so I must pray to You again. Please be kind. You never know what You may find in a heart that skips a beat but catches up to You in time to 'know' true love. All my affection trust and faith is with You this year Shawn and if I don't get to see You go in peace grace and love as You always have and always will. You always have been a beacon to my soul so please don't be angry because I followed it home to You. Quantum Kisses Forever for You from Everywhere Michelle Colvin