Scarypoolparty at Paste Studio NYC live from The Manhattan Center

[@karliegilbert3917]

I swear his voice has gotten better

[@amandaburr7330]

Moon Turns The Tides Oh yeah!

[@AlejandroArandaPeople]

Moon Turns The Tides He keeps getting better every show. 🔥💯🔥💯🔥

[@hupomeno9035]

I just left a comment saying this. I've heard most the versions. This one is the best vocally.

[@karliegilbert3917]

Michael A Agree

[@jonjohn855]

Could be the audio engineer mixing the tracks. One of the most under rated aspects of music. The sound mixer can literally make or break a show. But of course he could just be improving as a singer lawl

[@victoriavlisides7288]

I can honestly say that Alejandro’s music changed my life. It was like the first time I heard Michael Jackson’s music - you can never be the same. He is a true and rare treasure.

[@tinawatanabe260]

Victoria Vlisides ditto

[@knownasdiddyjr]

Never ever have a heard someone play a guitar but make it sound like so many instruments are playing at the same time . His music heals the soul deeply

[@mykevin1122]

Same

[@tinosmo1]

Alex Ramirez he is the most talented guitarist I seen that can also sing and have a style.

[@mistert8ch]

You're right this guy is talented. Check this dude out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKCtXnmpa6mKkK8 Andy Mckee makes the guitar sing too... just showing him not saying he's better but check him out. He is pretty damn good.

[@wildrosecece]

Alex Ramirez it’s because he is also hammering notes while picking the alternate notes. That’s my guess.

[@karthikeyansrinivasan3886]

Yes.

[@GBSheridan]

Apparently I can’t hear this guy sing or play *anything* without bursting into tears at the purity and beauty and sheer amazingness of his sheer talent. ❤️😍😭😭😭

[@larrygarcia6356]

The fact that he can combine a beat and a melody on guitar is truly amazing.

[@Alvaro_Athletics]

can you explain it?

[@larrygarcia6356]

@@Alvaro_Athletics he taps the guitar inbetween riffs with a single finger, giving the beat. At the same time flowing with said riffs. Sounds truly amazing.

[@Alvaro_Athletics]

@@larrygarcia6356 got it!

[@geofthompson3844]

You can really hear the progress. His throat is relaxed and his shoulders and chest are open instead of his old hunched up posture and that is allowing him to project better, and he can now control his volume and pitch without losing his control. It's just confidence and practice but he's so much better than I've ever heard him. He still has that beautiful tone but it's fuller and more nuanced now. He is genuinely talented but with this new belief and confidence he is now a really really good performer. I watched every episode of him on Idol and only for him and it genuinely makes me feel good to see him succeed, he's a lovely lad and he deserves everything he is now achieving.

[@Alvaro_Athletics]

beautifully said man

[@dustinjamal8689]

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[@kingbilly7986]

@Dustin Jamal Instablaster :)

[@dustinjamal8689]

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[@dustinjamal8689]

@King Billy It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D Thanks so much you saved my account :D

[@mariomena1603]

I'M NOT AMERICAN IDOL FAN I'M 65 YEAR OLD GUY BUT I FOUND THIS MUSIC VIDEO IN KZbin AND I HEARD THE MUSIC THIS GUY PLAY, OMG I WAS AMAZED SO NICE NOW AM LOOKING ALL THE VIDEOS FROM AMERICAN IDOL I TELL YOU THIS GUY IS VERY TALLENTED CONGRATS ALEJANDRO.

[@castadiva6017]

Mario, take a look at what many of us consider His Masterpiece: BLESSER (He recorded this after just having been practicing playing piano for only a little over two years) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3KuqJhtdsaHZrM

[@schenksaus]

You sure you're 65? You talk like a millenial. lol

[@Me-hh7zr]

@@schenksaus lol they sound 11

[@cicei7469]

His singing and guitar make me feel happy and sad at the same time 😭😳😍

[@wildchild2866]

Out Loud truly is a treasure..even the fast snippet at the end down to the last few notes is so damn beautiful.

[@k12gamer72]

He seems to be doing better than the dude who won American Idol...

[@kissmilily]

Mornez Rasdell yes, what even happened to that guy?

[@agapitovillanueva2894]

@@kissmililyHe signed a record deal and released a single, Was on tour opening for a guy he played for in his earlier days. He´s doing well, His home town had a parade for him on October,17, 2019.

[@gabepenn7386]

yeah what was his name?

[@dylandylan8380]

The other guy was good but he lost the previous year and came back on the show to win. So he already had an established famous before entering the show. Kinda unfair for Alejandro who could’ve won if it wasn’t for the judges pleading the winner to re enter the competition knowing he’d win.

[@ArmandoGarciaJr.]

Mornez Rasdell dude can write beautiful music. That’s hard to teach.

[@sue9001]

As much as I appreciate his variety of music, personally it's these stripped down, genuine songs that bares his soul that speak the loudest & makes the most impact.

[@trapt29]

Agreed

[@Sam-me5pl]

simplicity is the ultimate sophistication which is a quote from da Vinci

[@yvesdasilva6383]

I know i'm late but I just discovered this alien. The style, so easy , so pleasant to the ears. That Guitart technique; so out of this world ! Pure talent.

[@mariaconsiglio2172]

His voice keeps getting better. Such a talented artist... such diversity!

[@rafaeltorres2886]

This guy is unbelievable, his talent is steller.

[@miguelramirez1582]

Hear this with the very best Earphones you can get. Fantastic!!

[@wildchild2866]

He is pure magic, and he doesn’t even know it

[@bexbyrney2]

This was incredibly moving. Can't wait to see you on NPR Tiny Desk.

[@JoJo-xg7rk]

bexbyrney2 me too!

[@tamikkobeasty5374]

bexbyrney2 🙌🏼❤️🙌🏼!!!!

[@karthikeyansrinivasan3886]

Bexbyrney me too..

[@VI-dr1ov]

sameeeeee!!!!!

[@republicanrule]

I’m a grandma lady and I love Alejandro @scarypoolparty and watched every episode of American Idol. I will always remember how blown away Lionel Ritchie & the other judges were. Truly brilliant in every facet of music.

[@Megan-tu4dv]

I honestly didn't think that Alejandro could get any better but this acoustic set is AMAZING. Best yet.

[@KendallKelly]

The mix is perfect. Nice dry up front voice, guitars still got bottom... Best hes ever sounded. Just amazing...I see SCARY POOL PARTY...I click

[@donnamccully1703]

Thank you, Paste Magazine, for having Scarypoolparty on your show today. It was a great interview and a very special performance and he sounds absolutely incredible. His voice is smooth as silk and his guitar playing is so tasteful. I love those songs so much, and I was very excited when he mentioned that "Millenial Love" will be coming out very soon. I think it's just a matter of time before we see him on a Grammy stage one day receiving some awards.

[@justinquamme916]

Too much bureaucracy in the industry. He will be phased out unfortunately. It depends what level he will sell out to satan.

[@justinquamme916]

@@smg3253 YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND. Go vote why dontcha😉

[@alterjo5328]

his songs are legit movies 🖤

[@PhlavaReacts2]

Couldn't say it any better than that. You hit it right on the head!

[@chicanochops]

Yo SERIOUSLY

[@soundfiles4669]

For sure! Deep and beautiful

[@stephaniewilliams2255]

Alejandro is beyond talented. I love him and his "Bruce Lee fight sequence" guitar playing. He is epic. 😘😘😘

[@tombucscrazy]

There recording equipment is so good , you can feel the emotion Alejandro is singing with , I love every bit of this. Scarypoolparty fan for life!🎶🤘🔥

[@cocorealphelps7134]

This was absolutely fantastic. Scarypoolparty is beyond unbelievably talented. A true musical prodigy whose melodies heal one's soul. Grateful beyond words.

[@darlingmoralescastro2392]

The true winner of American Idol 2019!!!

[@moiseismacias5606]

They did him a favor he can go his own path not under contract by American Idol!!!

[@mariar4323]

That high energy show he’s talking about was amazing! Went to the one in Chicago last week! His guitar and piano playing (as we know it) was epic, his vocal was strong, his stage presence and the band were outstanding!

[@tommyvalle633]

Did you meet him yet?

[@312cutz]

This guy is from another world. Amazing.

[@genevieveking8819]

I’d love to see what he would do with a banjo! Watching him play makes me want to get back to all my finger rolls and see if I can do that syncopation thing on the strings. He is sooooo inspiring!❤️❤️❤️

[@praffeserx]

Had no clue their drummer was from Mutemath....Heard them back right before college. And now with Scarypoolparty everything comes fill circle with the changes in my life/music. Surreal to see connections like this in music we listen to.

[@fernandoreyes8429]

I noticed his emotions at the last few notes of 10 years. When he stops, a few seconds silence from the audience, i believe they have also got the raw feelings from Alejandro. Magic! The millenial love too, very nice and emotional rendition! Thank you Alejandro

[@ancientfifer]

He adds new dimensions to these first hits of his here. Sign of a true artist!

[@seankelly5223]

his voice is so amazing , what a tone, he is a super star

[@elevenart]

I like his sweet strummy singer-songwriter work very much - gentle soul with deep feelings. But his deep, darker work makes my head expand & I feel like I'm in the presence of genius

[@danielpantoja359]

elevenart has almost a early “The Cure” feel to it but more gentle but I do understand u when u say his darker work is epic

[@elevenart]

@@danielpantoja359 I find it more pre-Cure, Cocteau Twins, 4AD artists from the 80's-90's, my own era. He said a few x that Dead Can Dance is one of his inspirations, one of faves too. He also seems to like the obscure- Mick Karn et al.

[@gailstuurman4795]

This guy take us on a rollercoaster. First fell inlove with his acoustic style. Now I'm really into his liuder style (love Diaminds). He's classic 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 (Beneath the skin)!! OMG..... Love you Alejandro.

[@johannalmt]

So up close and personal...saw Alejandro front row center in Camdridge July and will be there front row in Boston in 2 days to dance to Alejandro as Scarypoolparty...listen to his music every day and speak with other fans...always inspired...chills and thrills

[@linustw]

He is so versatile in terms of live performance and his music creation. Just love whatever he does. Way to go. And i just love his smile.

[@mariaconsiglio2172]

And the laughter😊 Sweet and genuine😍

[@michaelhawkins2682]

the whole song has gotten better!!! he's getting really close to perfection with Out loud.....It was like i was hearing it for the first time....again..."it's like watching my favorite movie and i didn't want it to end..."

[@karazz060884]

Michael Hawkins like watching forrest gump for the first time!

[@suzannehedderly1331]

I love all ScaryPoolParty's work...but his acoustic gives me chills every time. Acoustic guitar is so pure. And he's a Nick Drake fan❤️!

[@laughaholic07]

I love his voice but it's his guitar skills that get me. Goosebumps. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

[@jameslivergood348]

Exquisite! His voice! The way he plays! He's a real musician!

[@a2zme]

Such a terrific song-writer .. beautiful melodies, piercing lyrics, catchy hooks .. as an acoustic guitar player, he's one of the best I've ever seen.

[@Mari-nm5cd]

Goodness the way he sings makes you feel what he is saying. Goodness great person! 👏👏👏

[@loganlawlorOG]

13:30 I’m glad he said “American idol LET me play my music.” That must’ve been such a great moment for him, being allowed to showcase his true sound and intentions. I love this guy, straight up inspirational. Wish I was good enough to share the stage with him! If you actually read these comments, keep doing what you’re doing. You’re opening eyes man.

[@mariaconsiglio2172]

I love all his interviews including this one. An artist that speaks his mind freely, honest sweet and on point! And his music and artistry is just beyond amazing. He will go very far...

[@moniworld845]

Whenever I listen to him i feel peace in his voice , he is an angel of music.

[@JacquiPoor]

Alejandro is a brilliant musician with inane talents and is an authentic songwriter and performs with such heart and soul!

[@carlal.9850]

Thank you Paste Magazine for featuring one of the best “Musicians of our Lifetime”!!! We love Alejandro Aranda aka Scarypoolparty and All of his music!! He really is a virtuoso!! ♠️💜♠️

[@jasongwuri2490]

The true American Idol what a gift to the world. GO Dude!! PURE BLISS

[@QuiChiYang2]

Paste Magazine- whether Industrial or intimate acoustic @scarypoolparty is this generations Mozart. He is a student of music & fast approaching mastery levels. His hardworking approach & journeymanship is liken to a Greek or Roman epic. We are all better people having witnessed & discovering Alejandro Aranda. Thanks for this awesome post.

[@onecat9lives]

Beautifully (on point) said!

[@macphee24]

Why are you telling paste this?

[@adamfusco3479]

He sounds great but I mean this set was mostly pop I wouldn’t compare to Mozart 😂 he’s got a very unique technique on guitar but there’s lots of great musicians out there

[@marlinirosli7871]

Adam Fusco Music have you seen his piano piece? Check it out

[@kingwillie206]

Adam Fusco Music - It’s not just singing, but even with that he does all sorts of stuff that only a trained ear can hear. This guy is performing his own music and plays multiple instruments. You know damn well you haven’t heard anything like that. Come on man, GTFO.

[@MrScans1]

Dude was a good interviewer.

[@SpiritVisageTalon]

His voice keeps getting better over time i love this live performance . This version of 10 years literally sounds better than the studio version completely amazing !

[@castadiva6017]

Thank you PASTE MAGAZINE for this wonderful interview with our beloved Alejandro whom we're going to see tonight in Time Square at the Play Station Theater.

[@MexiPanda]

We saw him in Berkeley and he stole my heart again. Such incredible artist.

[@datleeds5188]

Just amazing how he could flip from this version of ML to the band one, my favorite is his opening of the last Fall tour at Belasco on 11/22. He is doing it like no one else. Super talented!

[@thecurbsideartist]

Its just lovely to hear and see him without all the annoying “woo hoos” from the audience members.

[@hupomeno9035]

Lmbo off.. im one of those woo hoos 😢🥺

[@iknowitscheezy]

Michael A lol 😂

[@DavetheDude892]

@@hupomeno9035 Shame on you then.

[@annettebrittain5164]

Thank you so much for interviewing the amazing Scarypoolparty. He is beyond remarkable.

[@zizzolizzo1]

I love him. I agree vocals are on point!! 😘😘

[@nicolewhite3544]

Saw Alejandro in Sac at the Ace of Spades, he was spectacular

[@Andrewg2451]

This version of him is my favorite. Just a guitar and his voice! 🎶💕 Beautiful music to my ears. 🥰

[@MrDometheo79]

The maestro at work...the God of music shines at us...😢😭 Such beauty😓😓😓

[@charleswilliams8248]

The singer songwriter is coming back! I love this, he reminds of the 70 singers and guitar players. Sweet man. Glad for this young man. He should have won American Idol. He succeeding anyway.

[@forestflute6217]

THE BARD! The man! The legend! The old soul singer! Damn right! EPIC!

[@kristol1396]

I want a whole album to come out! Out Loud will be a timeless song. at least for me.

[@mrs.h.potter5266]

Omg omg omg!!!! Oh sorry, my high school fan girl voice came out at age 29.

[@illianarod32]

Thank you Paste Magazine for this beautiful interview with SPP🎧🎵🎶💙. He's amazing and his fans love him so much.

[@1960cookies]

An amazing guitarist, composer and singer. I enjoy your music very much. Thanks for coming on American Idol and letting the world hear you and your talent. I cant wait to see what great things are ahead of you 🤗

[@mangotyme]

1st time hearing this guy...I appreciate the honesty in his music. His guitar playing reminds of Kaki King.

[@michelenavarro467]

Wow!! What an amazing talent!! Love love his music!!

[@treymarshall2808]

That quick finger bend that was added is the illest thing since the plague 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chelymelo1964]

Fabulous!✨🎶 Next on the Tour...Europe & Mexico!🎊💥🎉🔥

[@robertsmith1543]

I love his fingerwork on Millennial Love. Very subtle but genius. It shows you don't need to do a ton of tricks in the span of a few seconds to impress.

[@HARDCORESINCE84]

Alejandro, been a fan since I heard your cover of sorry, then you had my heart with 10 years. I’ve always loved your vocal style but you’re just another level now. So proud.

[@theoryofmind_music]

OMG he has one of the best drummers on the planet (in the band version)! Love this man!

[@marthacross8867]

Stunning performance and beautiful guitar! Alejandro's talent is incredible, and I love all his songs from "Blesser" to "Diamonds". Paste Magazine, thank you so much for having SPP.

[@marklindsey4875]

I dont even know how to explain this guy. Truly remarkable

[@walterstillman7808]

So glad to see talent this incredible. Real musicians still exist. Good job booking him for this, you'll thank yourself in a year or so when it's got millions of views.

[@vegaschick4eva590]

WOW! Kid is getting around!! He was so shy and he didn’t even want to perform a few times and the American Idol kids encouraged him and told him he could do it!! Thank Goodness he did!! Look at him NOW! NO looking back!!

[@illseeyouinmarslo9561]

He just made that guitar a very happy guitar 🎸😉

[@losbadgt]

I love music and I’m in love with older music. But man this guy really changed my love of music. It’s truly an amazing talent this guy has

[@rhodesdustin1989]

I have a pretty serious anxiety/ depression disorder and your songs really help me when I’m feeling down. Thank you

[@lynny-lyn14]

That was lovely, as usual ❤️ thank you Paste magazine for featuring him. Thank you Scarypoolparty for sharing your music.

[@adamturner9947]

Incredible Artist. One of a kind for sure

[@AlejandroArandaPeople]

Great choice “Scarypoolparty”!!! He looks and sounds absolutely wonderful. Please have him on again.👍🏻❤️👍🏻❤️👍🏻

[@user-oi3vk5mu1s]

Alejandro...Like a bright comet, you're blasting through this tour. Countless fans trail behind you............................Gracias!

[@elite3737]

We love Alejandro’s music and he also has a message 💕 Thanks for allowing him to share on your platform 💕

[@swfcindy]

Never tire hearing him play these iconic tunes. Alejandro is a master!!

[@chippylove2391]

Thanks for having Scarypoolparty! Our hearts are full!

[@CHEVY0527]

That's Magical, 3 amazing songs. Thank you, a pleasure to listen to them.

[@christinebrown7796]

Amazing!!!!!! So talented. I saw an interview somewhere he says he doesn’t think he’s good....so humble! Crazy talented! What else can I say! @scarypoolparty I’m a fan for life ❤️

[@kheyolayvar2736]

Gifted with a very special talent.... thanks so much Alejandro for making us happy....

[@judyhughes470]

Thank you Paste Mag. for this beautiful interview of Alejandro. It was refreshing. He is his own concert & is so talented. He has worked so hard to get this far in his career. He has fans all over the World. Lv these three songs. Thank you again. God bless you in NY.

[@marygammon1077]

Had to watch again. Thanks for having him. 🐐

[@leendertanthonie1277]

Anoche encontré este video y lo vi un par de veces, y lo último que hice antes de acostarme fue escucharlo. Y lo primero que hice esta mañana al levantarme fue escuchar esto, y ahora lo primero después de la siesta estoy escuchandolo mientras leo un buen libro ( estoy jubilado y tengo todo el tiempo) y no será la última vez hoy. Me parece un ser humano extraordinario

[@SamSunG-hx9ql]

Yo todo eso y asta lo e puesto de tono de llamada Mi música favorita

[@hectorpayan331]

10 years just gets me every time! What an amazing talent and awesome song! The best!!!

[@thecheeseloaf6976]

deff one of the best solo guitar performers. Stay gold

[@carlycoppi4769]

Oooh my God nothing gets better than this!! So phenomenal!!! I love him so much😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@brynajones8076]

Scarypoolparty is awesome....so happy we can hear it...thank you, Alejandro, for stepping out!!

[@johnnyrayvibe318]

I’m so happy for Alejandro I wish him nothing but the best and I know with his skills he’s going to continue to be a rising star in my opinion he already is a superstar but if you haven’t heard of him fasten your seatbelt because this dude will rock your world

[@dawgeral333]

I'm completely mesmerized...and thrilled...at the same time.