Active Child: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

[@tigmathis]

Why am I just now seeing that Active Child has a Tiny Desk concert? I needed this.

[@MarlinMakayla123]

literally

[@pandareemy]

Hanging On is my favorite song of all time. Wow. These raw vocals are just……. WOW

[@rollandjoeseph]

I agree, such a well written song!

[@walrustime51]

Here because Cruel World was used in The Magicians season 4, and it still hits hard

[@cocoakusubuu7100]

this is what excellence sounds like. omg, that voice. just wow.

[@carterstrotherii9635]

Hanging On has evolved…It’s dope! I always come back. So soothing and different. Other songs are siiick! Thanks Active Child!

[@truthisreal.]

Active Child AND Jasmine Sullivan. Starting the new year just right.

[@BlaqAlice]

Fa real!

[@Anatitina90]

I think this is how angels' voice sounds like...

[@InstrumentManiac]

So happy to hear you incorporate harp again! I realize you'd probably gotten sick of including it but it really suits your voice so well. Your music was the reason I ended up taking harp lessons in grad school. Hope you are doing well out there 😄

[@user-km9bx3gf3z]

it's you! hi i love your channel

[@scrox018]

I've been hanging on the last decade. Voice is like no other

[@ArtHansenProject]

How about James Blake :-) you might like him too

[@scrox018]

@@ArtHansenProject oh of course! He's a beast too! A little different but hella unique.

[@MikeDeuceOne9]

one of my all time favorite songs any genre

[@ashleyjamie1]

I’ve been blessed to see Active Child live and his voice, his harp, it just does something to your soul. His music can literally make me happy and sad all in one. 💞

[@abbeymull9803]

So much!

[@oliverforrester-mount6921]

I feel the same way. Good comment.

[@KrazyFrog856]

when i first heard Hanging On i was in my early teens and it struck something inside my heart. Almost 10 years later, still feel an ethereal magical feeling in my heart when I hear that delicate harp and his beautiful voice. His voice sounds like a divine temple of sorts!

[@MarlinMakayla123]

literally same experience, stumbled across hanging on when i was about 14/15 and still to this day the song strikes a chord in me

[@MzTbaby2010]

I accidentally press the button for this video trying to watch another and was about to QUICKLY click away until I HEARD THAT BEAUTIFUL VOICE the first song is so BEAUTIFUL and well put I had to STAY AND LISTEN I NEVER HEARD YOUR MUSIC BEFORE! YOU NOW HAVE A NEW FAN THANK YOU !

[@scrox018]

You need to hear the original recording too. It something else. They actually added it to Gabrielle Unions show "being mary jane" or whatever. So good

[@ashleydula7839]

I just did the same thing! I am in for a treat

[@jaybeeme]

Same! That voice is enchanting; it's called me in.

[@candikane30]

Me too girl lol

[@jbsagfire]

Wow!! Me too

[@myusernamewastaken_]

“Cruel World’ is a masterpiece.

[@catedoge3206]

If you're reading this, you have great taste in music. Also, just gon need some "minor mending" for our broken souls.

[@InsanityGames117]

Every time I hear cruel world I see Quentin's sacrifice. Truly the perfect piece of music for that scene.

[@donnaschmidt2597]

CateDoge, you touched my heart with your comment. Funny how we find our fan friends in the smallest and quietest corners. This is a grief anthem that brings me peace and eases a heavy heart. Peace & love to you. Magic comes from pain.

[@YetMoreCupsOfTea]

@@donnaschmidt2597 We all need something good to die for, to make it beautiful to have lived.

[@khristatranirivera7792]

i cried so hard

[@PentameronSV]

0:00 - *Hanging On* (4:13) [5:41 / 5:49] - *In Another Life* 10:32 - *Cruel World*

[@nicolew6904]

Thank you!

[@C2G2]

Thank you 🙏🏿 😊👍🏿

[@IkariAin]

Ty😊

[@ericadorsey5111]

I’ve been a huge fan of Active Child since 2011; I’ve been waiting for this, and it’s finally happened! Bravo Patrick!

[@landofgoshenstudios6402]

That gooood,1970's style vocals is back babiesssss... think Kenny Loggins,Marvin Gaye,Christopher Cross etc.; I love it! Just what the doctor had ordered.

[@KenzoVelasquez]

clicked on this out of curiosity. stayed on this because I was certain this was it.

[@jacobmccoy7842]

its insane that we get this magic for free thank you

[@Advanced_Spirituality]

Definitely one of the most talented people I've witnessed in over sixty years, absolutely legendary.

[@Lucas_McCain]

A few minutes ago, I had never heard of you. Now I have all of your albums. This is just what I needed today.

[@mmaliam1]

I've listened to 'hanging on' for the longest time and have always loved NPR. This is a thing of beauty! I haven't been that moved in a long time! Much love ❤️

[@emkast8257]

this hanging on version is crazy

[@louishenrion6773]

I wish I could just chill over there and admire the view while listening to him ! So smooth

[@briannapatterson5618]

Me too!

[@lemegetatchu1989]

Not gonna lie I came here after finding out that your music was in The Magicians, and I'm glad I did. You're amazing, like not one bad song. Now, if you can get Quentin to come back you'd be considered an actual celestial being 😊

[@44jamica]

Count your blessing you won’t need them when your gone , with gratitude for the tough times you pulled us thru with your heart and song you told tiny desk it was an honor ,but Pat the honor is ours🕊🤍

[@nearfield]

Just discovered Active Child this morning and I was completely blown away! Amazing!

[@giovannyandrescortesrodrig2846]

This is at another level

[@brandonyttri459]

Seen him live 2-3 times. The best.

[@avril14thlove]

Yes!!! Thank you for featuring this underrated man with one of the most angelic voices around. I've loved his work for nearly a decade now and he deserves all the praise.

[@derekv6106]

I love active child so much whenever they perform live it's next level, especially high priestess and hanging on

[@crystalwood6815]

Thank you! This world is so blessed you are still creating music. You are truly a gift to the world 🌎

[@Niiiiiiiila]

I remember listening to this album sometime around 2012-2013 when hanging on first came out. His voice/sound is so ethereal. Lost touch with this music but so happy to revisit and watch him thrive!

[@TheMisguidedMonster]

I haven’t heard Hanging On in years, it stays amazing

[@KateBelangerPhotography]

oh man hanging on is such a classic

[@donnaschmidt2597]

Thank you. Truly one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard (Cruel World)

[@palecompass3598]

I had to click on this because my 3-year-old daughter runs through the house every night yelling "I'm active! I'm active!" before jumping on the bed for story time. It will be how I remember 2020.

[@chioma916]

this is lovely

[@nicolew6904]

I just woke up and this was in my recommendations. Coffee and this music is how most days should start. ❤

[@Westpln78]

same thing here. :) good morning.

[@welovemathew]

LYRICS: "HANGING ON" 0:00:00 - 0:04:17 You know we can get away Because I'm calling your name Every day I feel this pain But you just turn and walk away I just can't keep hanging on To you and me I just don't know what is wrong With you and me Touch me and then turn away Put your hands into the flame Tell me if you feel this pain 'Cause I don't want to be a ball and chain I just can't keep hanging on To you and me I just don't what is wrong With you and me With you and me I just can't keep hanging on To you and me I just don't know what is wrong I just can't keep hanging on To you and me I just don't know what is wrong "IN ANOTHER LIFE" 00:05:50 - 00:10:05 Turn your head around Realize a life so profound All around us, something bigger It surrounds us In another life In another life Let my voice be your guide Traveling through infinity In throughout your mind, oh-oh All around us, something bigger It confounds us In another life In another life In another life In another life In another life In another life In another life "CRUEL WORLD" 00:10:35 - 00:15:25 I dedicate my life to something richer And all the things that come 'cause that's no price at all And I know you'll be there And I want you to know I care because Keep your head up, hold your head up Even though it's a cruel world Count your blessings, you won't need them When you're gone, it's a cruel world You can't see it, you can't see it Even though it's a cruel world We're thrown into this life, no raft, no savior Masked in self contempt and wrapped in cotton cloth And it's just like a prayer The way you showed me you care to be there and because Keep your head up, hold your head up Even though it's a cruel world Count your blessings, you won't need them When you're gone, it's a cruel world You can't see it, you can't see it Even though it's a cruel world Cruel world Cruel world Cruel world Cruel world Cruel world Cruel world Cruel world Cruel world Cruel world Keep your head up, hold your head up Even though it's a cruel world Count your blessings, you won't need them When you're gone, it's a cruel world You can't see it, you can't see it Even though it's a cruel world Cruel world Cruel world Cruel world Cruel world

[@firstborns8590]

Hess songs pierces my heart...thank you sir..makes me close my eyes and transport me to a place away from my present day.

[@Nancysoulshine]

Never heard of him but what a beautiful voice.

[@evlovecj]

Saw him perform live back in 2015 and wish he would tour again, would love to see him perform once again 🥰

[@klausi6483]

I LOVE the way you are drifting back and forth into the falsetto....

[@Поля-я3ч]

Omg, what a MUSIC. Never heard before, totally in love

[@abbeymull9803]

Right? It's like nothing else. All his music is like a totally new experience. Makes me wish I had better headphones, want to be totally immersed.

[@Reet64]

A unique talent with a magical voice

[@girldisappearing6129]

The voice of an angel! This version of Hanging On is gorgeous!

[@az5313]

So he plays the harp. Cool, old fan but now even more appreciative.

[@pressedbymonea]

It is 2 am where I live, this is what I needed right now.

[@EOTW0021]

Same here....you must be on the west coast...I am in Cali.

[@pressedbymonea]

@@EOTW0021 yeah I live in vegas

[@revmd621]

I saw the harp and knew I needed to listen. I love hearing the harp played. He’s amazingly talented! Beautiful voice. Now, I’m a fan!!

[@tyronesmith15]

Man this penetrated my heart, beautiful self reflection and absolutely need this at this moment of my life. Thank you God bless

[@latestamharicmovies6586]

I've been hanging on the last decade voice is like no other

[@Myfamilarochenta]

Ive missed you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ACTIVE child thank god u still make music!

[@LianneHutcheson]

Something about Hanging On just feels like home to me. Thank you Pat and NPR for this! So amazing to see this intimate live performance ❤️

[@its_me_jeremy7178]

that is the voice of an angel

[@fireyflower6643]

WOW, love the trippy sound, and the incredible voice

[@chevelabrown8943]

Harp, harmonizer, piano BEAST

[@alirooibos]

Glad to hear good old Hanging on. Gorgeous!

[@TheAmijadh]

this is pure magic Active Child

[@judyshores]

This was incredibly beautiful. It truly touched my soul!

[@Sanchesrulez]

yes,in a very deep way

[@karmaone27]

I had the pleasure of hearing you at Melbourne Recital Centre many years ago. I still tell everyone that your concert was the best and most moving I have seen in my life.

[@silvrliit]

A stumble upon moment, heard your flute like voice and had to stay to hear the rest. Beautiful tune, thanks for the pause Active Child. Congratulations to you and your wonderful new family☺️♥️.

[@roraio]

OMG his voice is so divine!!!! Love this live concert so much !!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@kbrock74]

Love your music..you're first album was amazing. Can't wait to her the new album❤👏🏾

[@rollandjoeseph]

An incredible performance! Well done with the videography fades too ..Your music is so comforting and holds a special place in my heart, thanks for playing and hope to see you back in your home town for a show again soon😊

[@Phatkatlewis]

My Fave Hanging on!!!!!!!!

[@CoCoKeyKey10]

An NPR I didn't know I needed! Refreshing and breathtaking!

[@r-e-s-o-n-a-n-t]

I have always adored his music.

[@rohanlawrence]

Discovered you during my Quarantine while struggling mentally to balance Life and I am Happy I did. Some of your songs calm me down from a crisis to a sweet slumber every single time.

[@_vic97]

Pure art . Thank you Tiny Desk 🇿🇦

[@kristenricheson1700]

Who could thumbs down this? Thank you for this. So beautiful.

[@mabulasekwaila9865]

Pure vocals. So natural 💆‍♂️

[@daveheal0]

Fuuuuuuuuuuudge this version of Hanging On rips. Can't believe I didn't know this was a thing. Hope I get to see him live before I die.

[@edsilvester]

Just what I need right now. Beautiful.

[@aniamalanka3887]

Just found out about this angel now, thanks Tiny Desk

[@2Tone-x8h]

I’m stunned and speechless. 😔

[@lanal2980]

Amazing! Hanging On was one of my most played songs probably about 10 years ago?! 💙

[@briannabubbly5927]

Very beautiful

[@Sanchesrulez]

timeless music

[@wobblebomb]

Barry Gibb, James Blake, and Joanna Newsom had a child! An active one

[@moe40487]

This is amazinggggg. Can't wait to see Active Child live (someday).

[@tristenbarnes663]

And for just 40 billion singing lessons, and god given talent, you too can become a full time artist.

[@hellenmothasa2011]

2024 and many more years this♥️

[@teezymurowe8544]

This guy🙆🏽‍♀️❤️‍🔥

[@harppoet]

So beautiful. His voice has gotten so good!

[@cecelioness3465]

Angel’s voice⭐️

[@djlutique]

Been waiting for them to return 🔥

[@ClimaxUke]

How beautiful! Thank you for sharing

[@ggn1]

Amazing. Just amazing. Thank you for this

[@rohanlawrence]

I have to admit..you make me want to learn how to play the harp the way you play "hanging on" . You are very talented and this is my FAVORITE tiny desk Concert of ALL time

[@Sainibala]

What a beautiful voice... and musician. So talented💙

[@derekv6106]

Here again today and I love it more than yesterday. Hanging on is such a good song most will recognize it from the Ellie Goulding version or the God of War Super bowl commercial. I originally heard the Juvenile version and it lead me to the original.

[@robinpadayachy3026]

Love it man.This is so so so good.Thanks you so much for sharing.I'm in paradise❤😍🖐🇲🇺

[@ceciliabrunnermorales4592]

Me gustó mucho su composición... Es encantador! Que rica música, gracias 💕🙏

[@andreasmerz3092]

I'm listening while having Lunch now. It's great!

[@MajesticFlyLife]

Gives me the chills! ✨ On repeat

[@TheBrandiElizabeth]

THIS IS TALENT

[@kayluhluh6973]

Dude, this is magical

[@kimberlysunshine001]

So good, when I hear his work, I want to make beautiful paintings

[@marieklenke2916]

This is outstanding!! Why have I never heard about this beautiful man! All the best! He is so talented!!