OK, I GET IT! | Chappell Roan: Tiny Desk Concert - FIRST EVER REACTION!

[@zack_reacts]

I love her.. What should I look at next?

[@alvaroalanis2878]

React to "Femininominon" by her!! Hot to Go Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl My Kink is Karma Guilty Pleasure Naked in Manhattan Coffee All these songs are probably equally as famous as the other but I tried listing them to what I think popularity might be (for ur views sake). She has blown into fame this past year but has been working towards it for the past 7-10 years. Labeled as an overnight popstar but has garnered consistent new and returning listeners throughout the years. One of the top streamed artists right now.

[@jabecker21]

Her set at Lollapalooza in July got moved from the second stage to the main stage a week before the festival and she reportedly drew the largest crowd that early in the day in the history of the festival going back to 1990. The official video of the entire set is on KZbin. Her regular shows are really different from this stripped-down Tiny Desk.

[@Wiley_Coyote]

Lollapalooza set is a good one. True live, in front of a GIGANTIC crowd. She's a bit nervous for around the first two songs, you can hear it, then just smashes the rest. It's a full hour long.

[@Defy223]

@@zack_reacts her live performance of Good Luck Babe on Jimmy Fallon, watch the interview before too

[@deedeemacin5674]

The official music video for Casual. A 6 minute cinematic masterpiece!!✨️

[@jabecker21]

Be careful, I first watched this Tiny Desk at the end of June and have watched it almost every day since then. I’m an old indie-rock dude who’s become obsessed with Chappell. Brilliant lyrics, amazing voice, great music, what’s not to love? Probably the most amazing aspect of this performance is that it’s not really anything close to what she normally does. The keyboard, strings and backing vocalist were all added just for this stripped-down performance because as a just-starting-out, broke, pop performer her live production is normally just bass, drums, guitar and a lot of backing tracks and I don’t think Tiny Desk allows backing tracks, everything has to be live. So for this to be the only time this lineup ever played together is mind-blowing. It’s up there with my favorite performances by anyone of all time.

[@jabecker21]

Also, great job posting this today, it’s the one-year anniversary of her album release.

[@Defy223]

@@jabecker21 This. Saw her live in London on Saturday night, worst seats in the house but still the best live performance I’ve seen. Her voice is incredible, the range! Paid a stupid amount for the tickets but it was a need, not a want to see her live. Also only really discovered her a few months ago.

[@jabecker21]

@@Defy223 glad you got to see her! I’ve been seeing pics and videos of those shows, looks like it was great! She’s playing a festival in NYC this weekend and if my band didn’t have a show I would be paying whatever I’d have to pay to get tickets. I’m really afraid the next time she comes back she’ll be playing arenas already and I’ve missed my chance to see her in a reasonably sized venue. Last February she played a 2,500 cap venue a few blocks from my house and I didn’t know who she was yet.

[@chrismcmurry8508]

Same. Old straight boomer. I've been listening to music for 50 years and I've never heard a voice like hers. I'm not sure people realize yet that Chappell is beyond just a generational talent. She's an all-time great, And to be saying that when she's just coming out of the gate is mind-boggling. But that's what I hear. I saw Freddie and Queen live in '77 and she's right up there.

[@Defy223]

@@jabecker21 literally had the worst seats, back row, but even though we just got an occasional view, it was amazing. She puts on a show!.

[@JohnCallender]

"I can't put my finger on it"

[@Defy223]

You must watch her live performance of Good Luck Babe on the Jimmy Fallon show, it will blow you away

[@pinsandneedles3]

Good Luck Babe for sure!! Pay attention to the lyrics too, they are absolutely killer

[@mikepiccione886]

This is the concert that I actually found out who she was from and then I realized she's all over the place thank you NPR for getting me in front of her

[@transmutatingaswespeak3480]

12:28 *visibly falls in love* … “yeah ok I kinda get it” 🤣🤣

[@Wiley_Coyote]

It IS a Yodel. At least a form of one. It's called a Vocal Flip.

[@j.j.herrick6871]

So Chappell (which is her drag persona stage name) only has one album so she doesn’t have a lot of different music. She was actually up for MTV Push Performer of the Year against The Warning but neither of them won. If you want to go a newish music video route go with My Kink is Karma. She has a VMA music award performance for Good Luck Babe that the performance is worth a look even if you have heard the song. If you want to do something no other reactor has done yet go with Die Young. Its 6 years old. Part of the stuff she did when she first got started. There are no costumes or flamboyance just vocals but it is one of my favorite songs from her.

[@stepheng.robert7262]

When she sings I can hear Tori Amos, Gwen Stefani, Cyndi Lauper, Katy Perry, Stevie Nicks, Kate Bush all coming together in the same voice!

[@hannemanart]

I hear Dolores O'Riordan with the yodels

[@stepheng.robert7262]

@@hannemanart yep! True that!

[@debrawalkermeyer9109]

Thanks for giving her a chance. You always try to learn and understand about music and artists. I voted for her as Best new artist of the year. I am 61 and have lived through many decades and adore great music of all genres. Her voice is unique and being from the Midwest we appreciate a good yodel now and then. She is original and creative, has great audience connectivity and seems to be surrounding herself with quality people. From the very little I have seen her speak she seems very personable and kind. Some of her costumes may be a gimmick but nothing wrong with that to stand out. She backs the look with a fantastic voice Through the years I have been a fan of many unique artists like Pink Floyd, Stevie Nicks, Pink, Queen, Elton John, Waylon Jennings, The Ramones, Cyndi Lauper, David Bowie, Devo, Sinead O’Connor, Phil Collins, Pentatonix, Lady Gaga, B 52’s, Reba McEntire Taylor Swift, Eminem, Post Malone, and Ren. I really enjoy original artists that create a niche for themselves rather than trying to fit inside a box that already has a label on it. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@machdude3366]

Your instincts were correct, she yodels and is very good at it.

[@RonHeartsMe]

Absolutely love Chappell! Love seeing all the reactor love for her even if she’s not yalls regular vibe.

[@Mark.mp3]

bro u need to get into tiny desk fr. so many great performances from small indie artists to big artists

[@Yephimł]

She's absolutely extraordinary!! I've been fortunate enough to see her twice now. Both times she was just superb! We are so proud of our home state of Missouri, Midwest Princess, Chappell Roan ❤

[@BryceKatz]

Tiny Desk ranks right up there with KEXP's in-studio performances as fantastic ways to experience new music. The format is pretty simple: A musician or band stands behind a tiny desk & gives a generally stripped-down or acoustic concert to as many people as NPR can cram into a small office space. It's typically 3-4 songs. Tiny Desk is also unforgivingly up-close and personal. Real "top of your game" stuff.

[@zack_reacts]

I dig it... If I'm allowed to keep this up? We'll see...

[@ChappellsDaughter]

No self-control, me sees Chappell Roan, me clicks 🧌

[@Dyrnwynn]

She's using a technique called a vocal flip to sound like that. The beautiful thing she does toward the end of Picture You is a masterful use if it. Not nany people can pull it off like that.

[@transmutatingaswespeak3480]

Oh honey…. You about to be listening to the album on repeat and falling in love😂 welcome 🤝 she’s an absolute queen, love your reactions!

[@JoyfulOrb]

Loved you singing Unchained Melody!

[@johngould3669]

@zack_reacts it's her 1980's Synth-Pop Pop Sounds! Her music draws inspiration from these eras, resonating with individuals who came of age during those times. Us 45-50+ yr olds. LOL Crazy.

[@paulkossak7761]

Never heard her before, she has an amazing voice.

[@mikepiccione886]

Geez I can't Express how much I like tiny desk concerts❤😊

[@mikepiccione886]

I love her personality I really dig what she's doing with her styles I just don't really connect with her subject matters but she's got a ton of talent❤

[@SJCoug1]

Other memorable Tiny Desk Concerts I’ve enjoyed are Sierra Ferrell, Allison Russell, Jason Isbell, and Margo Price.

[@mistermerced]

Pink pony club in CONCERT thoo! Is so hyppee!!1 she usually ends the show with it and ITS AMAZING!!

[@yourgardendoc]

12:41 "her lyrics mean some shit" 👏

[@AuntDandy]

I love it!💜💜💜

[@jbs256]

This is a very interesting and unusual performer. I’m not sure I’m totally sold but I’m not leaving yet. Very good band too. Such an interesting vibe is right. Very good reaction, Zack. Wow. Joe

[@GrinningLikeaDelicateJamesDean]

Maybe check out Good Luck Babe or Kaleidoscope. She’s pretty versatile, that’s what I enjoy most about her

[@jwhittington78]

Like you I'm just getting to know her. As for a comparison...for people of our generation she reminds me a little of Cyndi Lauper (based on my very limited sample size so far).

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

Yes! I couldn't place it, and that's a perfect vocal comparison.

[@ninjaahchicken]

Cyndi Lauper meets Gaga. Pop performance art at its best.

[@betmo]

she writes her own stuff...

[@ReivecS]

You say you aren't going to call it a yodel, but it is a yodel. Probably easier to not try to reinvent the wheel on how to describe that.

[@ReivecS]

immediately after that comment you say, "I bet she is wildly good live". You are literally watching a video of a live performance. I get that being there would be better but do you think her vocal technique will improve by the proximity of your ears to her vocal folds?

[@mickiea369]

I absolutely adore her. Side note, Lizzo has an amazing Tiny Desk Concert. ❤

[@TheNeonRabbit]

Top of my totem pole

[@jbs256]

Hi Zack, I saw you over on Gina’s live/party today. I said I’d be by to request. I have a question. Are you familiar with the sibling duo from the 70’s, Carpenters, Richard and Karen Carpenter? If so you’re in for a treat. If not may I suggest the original video as a primer. The song is “We’ve Only Just Begun” from 1970. What I’m linking is a cover of the song from March 2nd of this year (Karen’s birthday in heaven). In my opinion as an OG fan, this is the best cover of a Carpenters song, ever, as far as accuracy. They didn’t “make it their own” they held true to the original arrangement and sound, all the sounds. The production is by James Wilkas, the band is from around the world and the lead vocalist is by Tori Holub (Ha Lubb). I don’t see what a proper amount to support the channel is, so I hope I’m good. I’m off to PP and will reference this post as links fail there. I hope you enjoy. I’ll come back and watch this video with a separate comment. I think I need to add, there is no pitch correction or autotune at all with any of this song. Verified by Wings Of Pegasus. Joe kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGqYnZmAptRsjLssi=zW0bpmFstq5QFkt8

[@lisan333]

If you don’t mind watching a tiny desk performance in Spanish, I recommend checking out: Nicki Nicole tiny desk (home) concert. She is an Argentinian singer/songwriter. Her tiny desk performance is one of my favorites, especially of the ones in Spanish. I think it has around 25 million views and is about 15 minutes long

[@cheemo48]

“I’m not gonna call it yodeling.” That’s literally what the vocal technique is called. “I bet she’s insanely good live.” You are watching a video of a live performance. Do you English? Fun reaction though 😘

[@JasonMueller-u3p]

In this vid: a guy watches another vid

[@zack_reacts]

In this comment: A guy comments on a video of a guy watching another video

[@ez68eldo]

nope

[@ez68eldo]

I don't get it.

[@GrinningLikeaDelicateJamesDean]

She’s a fantastic vocalist and she uses her voice in many different ways. (She has never taken lessons) She’s versatile in her music. She also writes about her own personal experiences as a queer woman who grew up in the Midwest. Her main inspiration is Kate Bush and you can see that pretty clearly. She’s also been making music for YEARS and is finally getting recognition for an album she released last year. Maybe listen to Good Luck Babe or Kaleidoscope by her.

[@Kyle-d5d]

Then I pity you