Natalie Prass: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@ahmed1987m]

Every time I watch a live music been played I realise how essential and important to have a good bass player.

[@Jazzaman1]

Tight drums and bass are essential to a tight band.

[@piedmonttemperancemovement7601]

Dude has gotta have a back ache after carrying the rest of the band the whole set.

[@bruceleehiiiyaaa]

especially a black one

[@thomasoring]

This is playback. And the bass mix is shit.

[@thomasoring]

Who is playing the keyboard theme at 5:40? And where is the fat slappy Fender bass sound? Cool band! Fake vid..

[@MarketBear]

Bass player is out of this world good!😯

[@geocyo8835]

He really is though.

[@MarketBear]

@@geocyo8835 the guitarist has great rhythm too. He balanced himself well with the bass player. Those guys are a good combo😀

[@anaphylastiks]

yep need more of them. Everyone wants be drummer or lead gat.

[@thomasoring]

Would be good if the mix was better, and if it was live.

[@Tensen01]

@@thomasoring It is live... And the Mix is amazing considering the format.

[@delewan]

What a crystal clear sound! The superb bass, the Jazz-inspired intonation, the tight backup singers, the general grooooove... it's like a female-forward Steely Dan. I like this very much. This is good fodder for a proper HiFi setup.

[@kamilahcummings1827]

This has quickly become one of my favorite Tiny Desk performances. Well done! In addition to the lovely sound and vibe, I love that they took the time to coordinate their outfits, right down to the pop of orange the singers added. Costuming is such an underrated but utterly enchanting aspect of live music. This Natalie and her band prove that you don't have to be extravagant to pay attention to this too oft overlooked aspect of performance.

[@jonathankoepersonal]

Prass is one of the most underrated vocalists of our time. Her voice isn't flashy but boy is it expressive and versatile! And her intonation is fantastic.

[@joannestazio4495]

Jonathan Koe Yes! And she writes her own music, plays guitar, piano and who knows what else. She was fabulous, live.❤️🎼

[@MJ-vd8bj]

Agree! She doesn't really make something different than all those indie girls imo, but for some reason I find her and her music totally fascinating and basically can't stop listening to both her albums.

[@benwoodard6851]

She sounds like an adult doing a baby voice. Not much in the way of range or pitch control. Dont get me wrong the band is awesome and I dug the style of music. Just would prefer one of the back up singers to take lead vocal.

[@twoslowcabrio]

I’ve watched this enough to focus on each individual in this concert and each person KILLED it on their own. Combined, it’s out of this world.

[@TLMuse]

Even by the high standards of Tiny Desk, this performance was unusually well recorded and mixed. Thanks and congrats to Josh and Patrick for the exceptional audio work here! -Tom

[@johntylersounds]

2:16 that bass slap.....

[@wezlam]

When this drops on a Monday morning it paves the way for a good week. Oh lord yes.

[@girlmusician24]

Yes to all of what you said.

[@BATTIS94]

Damn, kudos to the sound guy! They sound so clean.

[@d0nj03]

Too clean. The voices are too dry / body-less because of the shotgun mics. They bring in so many good vocalist-centric acts only to slice their sound surgically and reduce it to the direct wave like that. At least they could get one non-shotgun mic for the main vocalist, some low-gain cardioid to be used with proximity effect or something. It's a crying shame to hear all these good voices castrated like this.

[@wavepirate]

@@d0nj03 wow sounds like you know stuff

[@the_glitter_is]

Look dude, I knew this chick in hs and she could find notes that didn't even seem to exist. If the sound is amazing it's cuz my girl is flawless.

[@natex9156]

@@d0nj03 unfortunately this is true. drums sound weak as hell too

[@joeblankenship377]

I love clicking on a random Tiny Desk and becoming a fan of a new artist. She's great and that band is tight!!

[@KB-hg1xm]

Man, I just got on to Tiny Desk in 2018! OMG, I discovered so many new artist and musicians, that I've never heard of and the sound engineers are BEAST!

[@trevorkelly5372]

I am in the same boat KB

[@FelipeTorres-ex9fk]

I have been following this awesome lady every since her and her group opened for fleet foxes last year and I can’t believe she’s already having a Tiny Desk. 😍

[@theworkingtitlefilms]

Same here!

[@xXSprMgaAwsmFxyHtXx]

she's been on the scene for like 5 years, her song that's sampled in poetic justice by kendrick came out in 2014

[@antigua26]

Felipe Torres she’s been around for yearrrrssss

[@wavepirate]

@@xXSprMgaAwsmFxyHtXx what song? I thought that was a Janet Jackson sample.

[@RJWSuffolk]

Understated but excellent guitarist as well.

[@DeNichols-old]

I appreciate the instrumentals of this Tiny Desk. The bass player, especially. Like, if this was just instrumentals, I would still enjoy it.

[@1olivinka1]

This is spectacular! Congratulations to Natalie for writing such wonderful songs and joining together so many wonderful musicians!

[@fmradiostyle]

I watch this 5 times a day. Hot for the mountain is my absolute favorite. Her articulations are to die for. I love to see the energy flowing though the musicians.

[@joewilson9962]

A wonderful performance all around! I first became aware of Ms.Prass when she toured as part of Jenny Lewis' band a couple years ago. So nice to see her doing so well by doing so good!

[@metronomejack]

How do they manage to be so focused and relaxed at the same time?! Your music is magical!

[@carpentrydesigndovetail4219]

that last tune is too good - shes too good - i love your way natalie- what a wonder

[@andresvargas2343]

A Collab between this band and Tom Misch would be awesome.

[@docnative328]

i agree fully

[@anthonyyoung3208]

Bass so clean its disturbing

[@AlahuSnackbar]

Amazing tone as well

[@anaphylastiks]

I grew up and everyone wanted to be the lead guitarist or drummer. Yet in my opinion it is the rhythm gat and bass players who make the band.

[@scottlaned]

Brandon Lane!!!

[@sealevelbear]

Natalie is so good! Can’t wait for LP #3 already!!

[@dan-ce8bb]

I love the matching outfits

[@MrJblay18]

I love them too!

[@christophersmith3005]

Throwback to the bands of the 1960's and 1970's (Partridge Family, Jackson 5, Osmunds, etc.).

[@frankcoffey]

Would be fun to cromakey out the blue🙂

[@erica2912]

Every time I see a new tiny desk concert, I ask myself, should I watch this? So far have never regretted clicking on one.

[@shawncicalese4094]

Yes! I say I've yet to see one i didn't like,

[@ZielinskiMD]

great performance Natalie. One of the best in tiny desk.

[@murdaapolis612]

Love her voice. She reminds me of my music teacher, who loved to come to work😁😎

[@Jacqustic]

Wow this is incredible. So tight and low volume. Love it.

[@annajezejones3566]

I dont know why but I literally cant stop watching this. I saw her open for Maggie Rogers and now Im hooked.

[@BlueBass2]

Angelica Garcia is a FANTASTIC solo artist as well, if you’ve never checked her out do yourself a favor. Natalie supporting local artists makes my heart happy

[@documentationistimetravel]

Vulfpeck tiny desk pls

[@shekinahrodz8769]

Best on the band : Bass Player !

[@FenceThis]

Guitar player

[@philipcurnow7990]

Tiny desk back on track. wow! Shout out for the drummer please.

[@joannestazio4495]

Philip Curnow Eric Slick also plays with Dr.Dog-I was surprised to see him on drums for Dr. Dog after seeing him playing with Natalie on tour. I had no idea!?!? Dr. Dog was fab too!

[@jonnywoods5244]

That’s the drummer from Dr. Dog! Now that’s a band that should do a Tiny Desk!

[@satori101]

Jonny Woods And her husband.

[@MrJblay18]

Wow, this is the first time ever hearing them for me. Love it! If this was the 80s early 90s they'd be on the top 100 pop charts easily!

[@Letdavidcook]

Everything about this performance just shouts "CLEAN" to me for some reason haha. Bass, vocals, drums, everything was so solid!

[@lilianelelisoliveira2273]

Blue and red match perfectly! Thank you so much for the songs!!! So nice!!!

[@carinm.bonifacino]

Such a fan of Natalie’s! Great singer, songwriter, and performer. They all killed it on this.

[@Rustysporkman]

Tiny Desks are always wonderful, but this was a delight among delights!

[@martadelgrandi4645]

Hot for the mountain is my favorite too and it's great she played it!!! Oh man what a band

[@tmbgfan5]

ANOTHER ONE. These sessions have been my number one source of killer new tune discovery. Bless you, Bob.

[@rayleslie354]

I went to college with the keyboard player Jacob. He is truly gifted and the nicest guy you'll ever meet!

[@kanekitchen]

I could listen to Short Court Style over and over again forever. Soooo good

[@hey.shannon]

If you like her, I highly recommend listening to Kimbra. They're both incredible

[@andrephx90]

Watching Kimbra live in a couple of days!

[@amandafeliciano542]

Yasss I thought it was just me! Sounds so hard like her on the first track!

[@zgebres]

Haha, I thought of kimbra too

[@TassieLorenzo]

Don't forget Olympia from Australia too! :)

[@pmon8297]

Just wonderful!I love Nathalie Prass.The bass player is amazing.Don Pedro from Montreal.

[@ramzahnY]

Up until now this seems to be the best band setup she's ever had. (including that awesome bass player, of course)

[@leomorland]

what a band!

[@treesnhoney]

Bass player outplayin' everybody!! And looks the coolest while doin it.

[@FenceThis]

Guitar player absolutely awesome

[@Hannah-fh9sm]

Wow- Natalie’s a cross between Joni Mitchell, Chaka Khan, Bjork, she looks like Donna Reed and she’s being backed in the style of the Brothers Johnson, Phil Upchurch, and Marcus Miller. Love the syncopation, groove, and tightness of the rhythm section. Excellent lyrics that play on words, vowels, and vocal yelps. That bass player is their secret weapon- play that funky music black boy! Wouldn’t be surprised if any of the band members attended Berklee, given the talent level. This band’s on par with Tegan and Sara, Graham Nash, Mandolin Orange, Aimee Mann, Jackson Brown, Suzanne Vega, Tom Jones, Adele, Ssing Ssing, I’m With a Her. Need I say more? Thanks NPR!!!

[@courtneyfox4028]

GOOD LORD, THOSE ARE CLEAN BACKUP VOCALS.

[@stefanofratta7648]

Am I the only one who hears some Baker/Fagen vibe in it all? And I LIKE it!

[@ramzahnY]

This is by far her best recording.

[@tinman2420]

Amazing intonation between the singers!

[@sherilynn]

Is it me, or is the sound quality different on this one? And by different I mean better somehow. And Brandon Lane's so good.

[@shupengwen8489]

This sound extra clean for some reason, which makes weird

[@heathersinn530]

@@shupengwen8489 Yeah, I was about to say is it because it sounds clean? But don't they all sound clean? It's almost like there is no background noise. But you clearing hear her and the band.

[@babib]

I think I’m up for a heartbreak administered by the bass player ♥️♥️♥️

[@keykiyox]

I have just added another favorite among tiny desk... What is this magic that a lot unknown come here and I watch it and like it a lot?

[@ROMOHDs]

First time I see the blues without feeling depressed wow!!!

[@marcoandreascalia28]

WOW what a sound! am I the only one that recognize something similar to quincy jones of early 80's ? such as OFF THE WALL smooth songs...

[@toristeeves4545]

The second song is on this month's Starbucks playlist. Happy to be introduced to this band 😍

[@brianchen5606]

Tori Sarah Steeves Short court style

[@stephenwyatt88]

Thanks for saving Hot For the Mountain for last. That tune is amazing!

I'm in love with the bass player. He's good!

[@odog8x16]

Whew, that bass is cool

[@geoff-l3v]

Top favourites for this solid band. So tight 👌

[@rimbaud0000]

This be good. Always good to see fantastic musicians playing in a very restrained way and not showing off

[@sayji5076]

No, no, we don't hold back We step to the rhythm of a new track Plateau, no way, we're hot for the mountain No, no, we don't take that Break down the door And we'll beat a path And go the way we see as less crowded So let us raise a toast To the ones we love the most Have no fear, come in here We will make you feel at home So let us raise a glass To the future and the past Keep on shaking Until we break it Hey, nobody's gonna last No, no, we don't hold back Break down the door We'll beat a path So will you stand up and be counted? We'll take you on We can take you all, hey We'll take you on We can take you all, hey We'll take you on We can take you all, hey We'll take you on We can take you all, hey No, no we can't lose touch Don't step away when they're treating us Cold, ice water from the fountain No, no, now is it too much To ask for things they ain't giving us No, no, now tell what you know about it So let us raise a toast To the ones we love the most Have no fear, come in here We will make you feel at home So let us raise a glass To the future and the past Keep on shaking Until we break it Hey, nobody's gonna last Slowly rising up Slowly rising up Slowly rising up Slowly rising up We'll take you on We can take you all, hey We'll take you on We can take you all, hey We'll take you on We can take you all, hey We'll take you on We can take you all, hey We'll take you on We can take you all, hey We'll take you on We can take you all, hey We'll take you on We can take you all, hey We'll take you on We can take you all, hey

[@SPLENDIDZEN]

Very good band... with very good bass player... and the girls for the chorus...

[@VolkerundWallyMusic]

Very good Performances, great LIVE Sounds

[@TsunamiDreamJesusIsLord]

Kickin' off some sweet vibes on this one... Thanks for sharing.... Jesus bless you...

[@imeldaschweighart]

Awesome singer. ❤️ Perfect fit.

[@paparazziico4563]

This puts me in such a great mood!

[@SecksyMan]

such beautiful tasty tones. This is the kind of refined music that fills up your soul

[@geocyo8835]

I don't know who this lady is but I'm a new fan. 😎🎶🎵

[@girlmusician24]

This is just the right kind of music to wake up to.

[@TheDruidKing]

Smooth. Some obscure chords in there but her voice is precise enough to glide through. Then that bass!

[@Louie203]

NATALIE!! Where have you been?!?

[@igormedeirosrodriguesbelem4527]

Brilhante, super banda e cantora de presença leve e ao mesmo tempo imponente.

[@carpentrydesigndovetail4219]

insane... i havn't stopped listening to this woman for days- unreal- there's got to be black magic involved- can't be that good

[@clairecouplandmusic]

the bass player is officially the coolest person on the planet

[@fervolic]

I don't like her new album quite as much as her epic 1st, but man oh man has Nat grown as a live performer!!

[@DaveToneMusic]

Absolutely beautiful! Hot for the Mountain is just exquisite!

[@jacobkrabill9023]

This group is awesome!

[@rimbaud0000]

Excellent singer songwriter, band, recording

[@luciano53688]

Bass dude is SICK and COOL

[@duathani]

time to go listen to their album

[@adamisaac4685]

Natalie Prass is fresh.

[@rhondawinters7246]

Stumbled on this by accident and I'm glad I did. Really enjoyed the first 2 songs. Got a little lost on the last song. The beat was a bit all over the place for me. Great performance!

[@trollkarlenjp]

Who gets to enjoy all of this music live?

[@MarabloomOG]

That was fantastic!!! Great Stuff guys :) *love

[@dezitall]

Tight band! Awesome grooves!

[@Rajangtor]

Nice music! nice band!

[@mithranvyravipillai8822]

Tfw my own favourite song is also Natalie's favourite song 🤩😍

[@StanislavBoyko]

This is cool!!! Wonderful song"s

[@kingD1213]

She reminds me of Janet Jackson for some reason. Never heard of Natalie before now but she is very talented and so is the band! 👏👏

[@comparedtowhat2719]

No! Don't hear it but to each his own.

[@allaboutgeorge]

Daviau Go check out her cover of "Anytime Anyplace"

[@devinmcqueeney6645]

Notice what the costume designer did - she took the blue and inverted the color - orange. I usually go a liitle left of it - Cerrullian and Coral.

[@anaphylastiks]

Dope as! Bordering on super dope.

[@jamestree6697]

get Emily King for her nice and refreshing new album! :>

[@JacksonDreyer]

James Tree retweet

[@jamestree6697]

@@JacksonDreyer ikr? :)

[@catherineelkhattabystrauch4759]

that last song was my favorite by far.

[@harrymullany4789]

Very groovy and loving the mom-made band uniforms.

[@thatmombielife]

Love the BLUE!!! 🥰

[@darkstar7742]

Great to see Smurfette in action.