Banks: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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9 жыл бұрын

Tiny Desk Concerts often require creative and logistical transformations, from electric bands going acoustic to big bands squashing into a tiny space to many players gathering around a single microphone. But the setting is particularly challenging for vocalists, especially those accustomed to heavy production, effects or - in the case of recent guest T-Pain - generous dollops of Auto-Tune.
T-Pain's effects-less set grabbed more attention at the time, given the extent to which digital alterations are expected of him, but this performance by Banks is, in its own way, an even greater high-wire act. Banks' terrific full-length debut, Goddess, is constructed out of layer upon layer of electronics, beats, samples and other means of submerging the singer's voice in swirling accoutrements. With assistance from keyboardist/guitarist John Anderson and percussionist Derek Taylor, she's not all alone behind the Tiny Desk, but her expressive voice is fully exposed here.
Kicking off her three-song set with "Beggin For Thread," Banks sets the scene in vulnerable, breathily seething fashion before opening the throttle in her choruses. On record, she's placed at the center of lavish productions, each suitable for throbbing remixes and banks of swirling lights. At the Tiny Desk, though, she serves notice that she's a powerful singer in her own right - and that heavy production needn't be the product of necessity. --STEPHEN THOMPSON
Set List:
"Beggin For Thread" 0:01
"Alibi" 4:23
"Brain" 8:04
Credits:
Producers: Bob Boilen, Maggie Starbard; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Becky Lettenberger, Maggie Starbard; Assistant Producer: James Clark; photo by James Clark/NPR

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@lcrooks69 2 ай бұрын

Banks is EASILY one of the most creative, beautiful and under-rated artists out there.

@xNAN0USSE 7 жыл бұрын

please, invite her again so she can sing songs from The Altar.

@aiyanazihuatanejo8056 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! My thoughts EXACTLY!!!!

@robertduff7177 5 жыл бұрын

and III !

@_gagan_h_8160 4 жыл бұрын

YES!

@calebanderson1527 3 жыл бұрын

ord?

@srhbluerain 3 жыл бұрын

The Billboard performance slays that...

@knifeprty69 9 жыл бұрын

she seriously should release an acoustic album, this shit's amazing.

@riktich 8 жыл бұрын

+Julian needssomereggae Yeah i actually much prefer the acoustic versions over the originals.

@GagaBoy1346 8 жыл бұрын

YYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!

@S0URSH0ES 8 жыл бұрын

+Julian needssomereggae Agreed. This is wayyy better than her album.

@GagaBoy1346 8 жыл бұрын

Brickhaus NOOOO THE PRODUCERS KKNEW WHAT THEY WERE DOING!!!!!!!

@brontecunningham7875 6 жыл бұрын

Julian needssomereggae your profile pic is sssooooo fucking creepy !! But yeah I totally agree lolsz

@sarahclose 9 жыл бұрын

what a voice. what a face as well...

@JasonBrossa 9 жыл бұрын

Yeah nice voice. Your Drowning cover is awesome btw.

@Amystudio 9 жыл бұрын

Indeed Sarah! I'm in love with this girl's music and you!! :*

@DaggerMan11 9 жыл бұрын

Your face and voice ain't half bad, either!

@witness3rd 9 жыл бұрын

says the girl with both

@zanoases 9 жыл бұрын

If your the girl on the picture, BANKS isnt even lookin halfgood as you.

@daniellelamothe95 5 жыл бұрын

Can we please take a moment to appreciate how confident she is when she's singing, but as soon as the music stops and the crowd starts clapping, the intimacy of the performance makes her bashful. She is so precious.

@shayonehayes701 9 жыл бұрын

I love how she like almost loses herself, then remembers and comes back in.

@cristinanan3532 4 жыл бұрын

Queen. So in love with her spirit .

@cloverstylez 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly sexy

@sophieburrows4212 3 жыл бұрын

i will never ever get bored of this album. gives me mad nostalgia and makes me feel just some typa way.

@TheSharmoota 3 жыл бұрын

To this day, Goddess does something to me mentally and physically that no other album does. It really puts me in a state of mind where it’s half nostalgia, half reflecting. That album truly captures such a specific point in my life.

@martinsimonea4228 10 ай бұрын

Me too❤

@juanjuri6127 8 жыл бұрын

i never know who she's singing about but i know he ain't shit

@TheLucious05 8 жыл бұрын

YES!

@tokyolhtl 7 жыл бұрын

Esta Fortaleza yes bitch😂😂🤘🏻🤘🏻

@Dlogreen 7 жыл бұрын

hahahaha, best comment I've read all day

@mishawhaldorf 6 жыл бұрын

he aint shiiiiit

@Mizmilla 5 жыл бұрын

You better say it....HA!

@sapundjieva 9 жыл бұрын

This girl released one of the best albums of 2014 if you ask me.

@trilbyrock7756 8 жыл бұрын

Her hand gestures are amazing.

@at_oussama 6 жыл бұрын

AURORA wants to have a word

@thesassynerd 5 жыл бұрын

She's natural in her gesture

@user-nf6ot5di4o 2 жыл бұрын

@@thesassynerd shes a reptilian shapeshifter thats why it looks that way

@saygnkaya7256 2 жыл бұрын

@@at_oussama both of are Gemini..

@saygnkaya7256 2 жыл бұрын

that's why Banks is writing 'Brain'. Mercury is all about intelligence and communication ..

@BecaGee89 9 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed she can maintain her lower pitch live, not a lot of artists can. Also, can we talk about her face?? She looks amazeballs.

@AaronSirSotoSoto 9 жыл бұрын

she always look awesometastic ♥

@shankapa3182 3 жыл бұрын

Most people's lower register is trash

@user-nf6ot5di4o 2 жыл бұрын

@@shankapa3182 shes a reptilian

@richsage3235 2 жыл бұрын

There’s no talk g. Just look

@jakesinnaeve8677 9 жыл бұрын

This performance of "Brain" is breathtaking. She makes a CHOICE to sing, break, lose herself a bit, and FEEL these lyrics she is singing. While I am sure she could make it perfect and polished, she CHOOSES not to, to make it more real and raw. That to me is real musicianship. A lot of people below can't seem to grasp that...

@alex_jermaine 2 жыл бұрын

it's pure art. poetic beauty

@Sara88890 2 жыл бұрын

@Martin H I agree, I don't get the top comments, because she sounds great to me, I'm not sure how she could make it more polished, are they talking about hearing her breathing or something because that's just how it is with a live performance.

@someoneyouknow5040 2 жыл бұрын

I'd say, they can't seem to grasp the whole idea of music then which is all about propagating emotions, moods from one to another. It's not about being polished, fine-tuned, perfect, glossy, it's about being natural, meaningful, emotional.

@rockwjz 8 жыл бұрын

This woman is damn near perfection. I love everything about her.

@MrDifffficult 8 жыл бұрын

+rockwjz She's not near perfection. She's definition of the One. Same here, though.

@Ian-hf5dn 9 жыл бұрын

Brain is definitely one of my favorite songs, phonically and lyrically

@theempresss 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it's amazing production. My top 5.

@lizhailand943 9 жыл бұрын

I've watched this so many times... It makes me wanna cry when she belts stuff out. She's a goddess.

@hgrey94 9 жыл бұрын

she really is a 'goddess' hehe.

@wyllanasinkler8122 9 жыл бұрын

hgrey grey nice pun.

@pagerrager8880865 9 жыл бұрын

Elizabeth Hailand *Slow clap*

@quirozmotordiesel782 8 жыл бұрын

+Elizabeth Hailand SHE IS!!! ♥

@eaterdrinker000 6 жыл бұрын

However, you got this.

@ace222infinity 2 ай бұрын

Here in 2024…. gosh this album hit so hard when I was 18. Still speaks to me the same. She is a GODDESS.

@boixgenius 7 жыл бұрын

That vibrato at 10:20 damn. the vocals on this woman are phenomenal

@Lorenzowuysang 9 жыл бұрын

I actually like the fact that she doesn't sound perfect. It's part of her whole style. She even admits in interviews that she's no way close to a professional (singing wise,) but she learns as she goes. I personally love Banks and her style.

@Joantiech 5 жыл бұрын

I think she underestimates herself. Her tecnique is really good, actually. Try listening to her without watching her, then it becomes quite evident, what an amazing singer she is. She just does not have a lot of attitude, yet.

@rinmartell2678 4 жыл бұрын

@@Joantiech Yeah, she has an attitude now! She slays❤

@hellojelen2598 3 жыл бұрын

@@Joantiech I love her attitude. Makes her special

@LauraLegille 8 жыл бұрын

I come back to watch this pretty much every other day

@TheLumbersnack 7 жыл бұрын

At 3:17 when she let loose. Oh god that was amazing.

@ludboas2608 7 жыл бұрын

sure

@markog1999 6 жыл бұрын

I wish we could hear more of that singing.

@aliselle-4054 6 жыл бұрын

not expected😱

@edenmorrison8265 5 жыл бұрын

Lucas Chagas Paes Menezes has i

@Demitchii 4 жыл бұрын

Floored me

@manuu196 9 жыл бұрын

When she belts out Brain... Jesus... she's simply amazing!

@nafiaaaaa 8 жыл бұрын

I love how shy she gets after she finishes a song

@ethanbpeck 9 жыл бұрын

wowww. she killed me when she went an octave up at end of beggin for thread.. ive always loved her music and ive always loved the raw emotion of the tone of her voice but i didnt know she was that talented.. i just really liked the recordings but this is fucking amazing in every way

@indiworld 9 жыл бұрын

her highlight and contour looks so damn good! slay banks

@ahlea-maecastro9840 4 жыл бұрын

Just saw her live for her III tour. She’s evolved as an artist, invite her back!

@ganjabongmaster4204 2 жыл бұрын

would die to see her do sawzall and hawaiian mazes on here! that album is top tier

@mannygamez4371 7 жыл бұрын

I really like the style she uses on the last song. The vibrato and anger she uses really add definition to the song. It's lit.

@moonchu6567 8 жыл бұрын

The little smile she does at the end of every song I can't! She goes from like a hard stare down to that smile and it kills me!

@fentyfuls 6 ай бұрын

I come back to this almost weekly. TOOOOOOO good!!!!!!!

@calvinnwoohoo 8 жыл бұрын

I've probably listened to Brain like a million times, the lyrics and everything are so emotional and when I finally saw her live I literally died. She is amazing!

@ykang21 8 жыл бұрын

Hell yeaahh

@amaraw9893 8 жыл бұрын

its my favorite song of hers

@madcow8686 8 жыл бұрын

brain was my instant fav when i first listened to the album and is still my fav. ughhhhhh it's so simple, only two verses, but so packed with emotion and meaning and AMAZINGNESS!!!!

@mastadon7771 7 жыл бұрын

You literally died? Well... welcome back!

@calvinnwoohoo 6 жыл бұрын

😂 hahahaha the Goddess resurrected me with a hug & a kiss on the cheek

@sydneylb01 9 жыл бұрын

I'm in love with Alibi and Under The Table. But I will always love This is What It Feels Like and Brain because those were the first songs I heard of hers.

@luisa7x 9 жыл бұрын

Same

@thesassynerd 5 жыл бұрын

This is what it feels like is one of my favorite song ever by her

@jasonblake3976 7 жыл бұрын

NPR, can you guys please ask her back for a second concert? I'd love to hear stripped down versions of songs from 'The Altar'

@clarateranmontalvo54 3 жыл бұрын

And from III!

@fuzedcorn 9 жыл бұрын

I love her voice, that vibrato is so frickin cool

@Zavob 7 жыл бұрын

Brain is so amazing! She's a wonderful performer 😍 I'm crying!

@mikepetrilak312 4 жыл бұрын

Banks has always had that amazing voice. She never disapoints in her song writing or her vocal talents. Shes been one of my favorite female artist since the first time i ever heard her.

@nitrolx 9 жыл бұрын

Love it when an artist, especially one who's music is quite electronic/layered/sampled in album form, can strip it right back and still be amazing just from the power of their voice. . Banks is awesome!!

@walidneaz4553 9 жыл бұрын

Love that she seems to be putting her all into this and gets emotional too, her trying to gain composure between songs was interesting to observe and somewhat unexpected, like she was trying really hard not to break down crying. I much prefer this acoustic version than the studio version, gets the raw emotion out than being hidden behind the beats.

@vatotrampa3651 9 жыл бұрын

She sounds amazing. So soulful, it's the little imperfections that make it dope. Obviously flew right over the heads of a lot of these folks in this thread. Banks is the TRUTH!

@laurenjauregui8833 6 жыл бұрын

looking back on these performances, I love how her stage presence/confidence has grown immensely

@peterdelcurtis 7 жыл бұрын

Her voice is unreal. IN LOVE.

@kiarawilliams8904 2 жыл бұрын

She's one of those artists you just want everyone to like but she's just not everyone's cup of tea. That's what ends up making her so special. But I always dream one day she would go mainstream except everyones tastes change to fit her so she can stay the same 🖤

@gnosislover 7 жыл бұрын

I've been there since the beginning and seeing how much she's grown is truly memorizing. Her music moves, its inspirational and most of all it's unique. Each song has a different best you never heard before. Her voice can fluctuate on different tones which makes my soul vibrate. I love Banks so much. Her music has helped me through the dark times of my life. I can listen to her music everyday without ever getting tired of it. You cannot compare her to anyone else in the music industry. She's her own person and I'm grateful i stumbled upon her music on pandora :)

@vipashatilak3550 5 жыл бұрын

The only thing at the beginning was God and we doubt even that part...

@ndop 9 жыл бұрын

She has a unique style, voice, vibration, it's something new. I like it!

@NakedBeeeASMR 8 жыл бұрын

Love her stuff all together but LOVE her live like this.

@jessefreson6796 3 жыл бұрын

When she finally let it all out there and gave pure emotion in beggin for thread is what did it for me

@BoricuaGillette 9 жыл бұрын

how the fuck is this flat? she goes from falsetto, to low range, to high range, she does a million runs throughout the performance. she has a lot of technique and control of her voice. i like it how people that clearly dont know shit are commenting on here like they're fucking mozart. please do your research.

@davidowens2067 9 жыл бұрын

Preach!

@AlbertThePanda 9 жыл бұрын

Amen to that👏

@dilaudid1 9 жыл бұрын

Word!

@trevorkoch8911 9 жыл бұрын

I agree for the most part about the hyper-critical nature of music consumption over the internet. Everyone's a critic when it is so unwarranted. Even watching singing competition shows make me cringe now. People who haven't the first clue on what makes a voice are giving their opinions when they could just as easily push someone to injure themselves. But with Banks music it's more of a spoken word onto pitch than anything.. so naturally there shouldn't be much of a pitch issue. I mean.. she's singing mostly in a register that's below her speaking voice. You can hear how hard it is on her voice, though. She sounds pretty hoarse. Probably smokes. Pretty hard for chicks to get that low. When she finally sings in something similar to a mix it sounds much better. You can tell she was a raw talent discovery and has recently started seeing a vocal coach. Notice how she angles her vowels to be very narrow? Listen to around the lines around 3:45 and onward. Almost sounds like "Strehhhped Dehhhn to" etcetc.. That's on purpose. It's like a temporary band aid when someone like Banks here is already popular, isn't really trained, but needs to figure out how to get through a tour without destroying her voice. You eventually keep some of that vowel narrowing, but when you learn to mix properly you're able to pull off the chest power and just keep that tiny bit of connection with an abundance of air flow. She has a long road ahead of her in that department. Her vibrato isn't a real vibrato. She conjures it from her throat instead of the diaphragm. A lot of people do this. It ends up sounding like a warbling than that beautiful fluctuation of volume and air flow. I'm rambling. But if anyone's interested just google Speech Level Singing. Been doing it for nearly a decade now and if I've learned one thing it's that: going to a vocal coach is like going to a gym. You don't walk in and walk out with muscles. It's a long process. And people who are good singers still work with coaches to continually maintain their "muscle growth" and continue to "gain muscle growth". It's horribly ignorant when people look down condescendingly on people who take lessons. They have no idea what it takes to keep a voice healthy and survive singing for an hour every night. Most people couldn't read a book out loud for an hour every night without going hoarse.

@dilaudid1 9 жыл бұрын

Trevor Koch That's a very interesting and thoughtful comment you made. Thanks Trevor. I'm interested in your thoughts on how someone like Florence Welch keeps from blowing her vocal cords out.

@spc4818 9 жыл бұрын

by far, the coolest chick out right now. a true artist. honest, vulnerable, heart-felt lyrics and swagger for days. I love this girl.

@tinomak1332 9 жыл бұрын

when she just completely loses control in her last song... im so in love

@clarateranmontalvo54 3 жыл бұрын

“Her last song”?! Her name is BANKS, the song is called BRAIN. If you were a real fan, you’d know that.

@Ex_Nihilo777 3 жыл бұрын

@@clarateranmontalvo54 chill buddy lol

@calebdrew5684 6 жыл бұрын

What a darlin. I love artists that can draw me into a style of music I'm not predisposed to. Like when you're so not into a certain genre but then you discover someone who just does it so well.

@LARK52776 8 жыл бұрын

she's got 3 new songs, totally enough to do another taping here.

@Ultraviolencari 7 жыл бұрын

yes. gemini feed would be amazing

@BigHeartBreak93 9 жыл бұрын

I love the music. And Banks seems to be all herself, I really enjoy that kind of authenticity, because it is rarely seen nowadays; most artists just succumb to peer expectations over time. All the best for you Banks, you're amazing.

@augustlunaonline 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to see another BANKS tiny desk concert and hear her perform music from her new album III

@edwardryaan 9 жыл бұрын

If you genuinely didn't enjoy this, go watch her acoustic version of "Change", it'll change your life. I thought this was perfect. I'm obsessed with Banks. She has an original sound, and it'll play out well if she keeps at it. Her style is different, which obviously from the disgusting comments some don't appreciate, but I feel it'll work out for her career. People like Lorde, and Lana, Banks is similar to them.

@96wlf 9 жыл бұрын

same here lol

@Jazmiah 9 жыл бұрын

I heard "Change" on her album and absolutely fell in love, but after hearing the acoustic version, it did change my life haha! She's just that amazing.

@GagaBoy1346 9 жыл бұрын

OMG I COULD NOT AGREE WITH YOU MORE

@theempresss 4 жыл бұрын

I'm change I swear I'll change I swear. That song made me CRY. Love her. This album helps me through break up of my life. Front to back it's ALL the conflicting emotions you go through in a break up.

@thatarkguy 9 жыл бұрын

banks is such a badass. album is phenomenal.

@my735 4 жыл бұрын

Oh fuck, most underrated artist right here. Best part is she just loves her craft

@Tunago1121 8 жыл бұрын

Did anyone else get goosebumps? Her music is great as it is but it feels raw and powerful when it's played live. Amazing job!

@shanecunnane 3 жыл бұрын

Brain is one of my favourite songs of all time. Such punch. Gets me every time.

@tigerskiss1986 9 жыл бұрын

Seriously jealous she's classically beautiful and talented singer song writer with an edge.

@snoozyq9576 2 жыл бұрын

More modern beautifully I'd say. People less look highlightey and contourey in the classical days

@jennastark47 9 жыл бұрын

her low notes are so simple and deep and sexual then she hits tHOSE HIGH NOTES AND DAMN GIRL SKLJDFLSKFS

@SaraKaulitzz 7 жыл бұрын

Anyone else focusing on her contour and highlight gimme dem cheekbones

@exits-yq4xz 7 жыл бұрын

ugh same kept staring at her glow

@tessabeecomforts 4 жыл бұрын

exits8481 y Hah H Nuukkju Kuukjkj Ju I U

@timemixchine 4 жыл бұрын

gimme

@xXPoisonShotsXx 4 жыл бұрын

Yassssss

@clarateranmontalvo54 3 жыл бұрын

Hehe yea

@sonicroll3000 9 жыл бұрын

ALIBI WAS EVERYTHING

@GagaBoy1346 9 жыл бұрын

CAN WE GET AN AMEN!!

@calvinnwoohoo 8 жыл бұрын

+sonicroll3000 Brain :')

@GagaBoy1346 8 жыл бұрын

BEGGIN FOR THREAD!!

@littlemonster423 8 жыл бұрын

+sonicroll3000 alibi is always life.

@GagaBoy1346 8 жыл бұрын

I TAKE IT BACK! OMFFFGGGGG BRAIN WAS LIFE!! SLAY ME MAMA JILL!!!

@brionnawarren3799 7 жыл бұрын

I've been listening to this for about a year and it never gets old. I wish I could delete it out of my memory and hear it for the first time again. I felt it in my soul. Especially Brain, its lyrically amazing.

@Kiana25xx 8 жыл бұрын

Although 'drowning, this is what it feels like, better' & loads of others are completely melt my soul, Brain is the first song of hers I ever heard & will always remind me of my first heartbreak. I always wonder who her songs are about, like whether if they're about one guy or different relationships. Like her new song 'better' sounds so raw, I feel like her heart was in pain :(

@jsockey66 8 жыл бұрын

BANKS IS A INSPIRATION TO ME AND A LOT OF WOMAN AND PEOPLE IN GENERAL WITH HER MUSIC, SHE SINGS FROM NOT ONLY HER HEART BUT HER SOUL AS WELL!!! HER MUSIC SPEAKS OF LOVE,LOSSES,HARDSHIPS,N JUST OF LIFES DAILY TRIALS OF FEELING OF LIVING!!! I LOVE HER MUSIC N AM FULLY INSPIRED THANKS, ITS BEEN A LONG TIME NEEDED FOR A ARTIST LIKE HER!! THANKS BANKS, U N UR BUDDY R TRUELY AWSOME N UR HARD WORK IS FINALLY PAYING OFF

@jesseferr3 5 жыл бұрын

2019 and I still watch this for inspiration. God I love Banks!

@inthefuturetense412 7 жыл бұрын

Her voice is so soulful! 😍

@simplyvanity7708 8 жыл бұрын

she doesn't get the credit she deserves

@HeatherChristiemusic 8 жыл бұрын

+Shavaun Williams AGREED. She's better than a lot of the most famous pop singers today. Go BANKS

@simplyvanity7708 8 жыл бұрын

+Heather Christie 👍👍👍

@DendoSupreme 2 жыл бұрын

Wait, how did i not know she existed? I spend most of my time searching you-tube for artists and i only now in 2021 find this masterpiece. Thank you to all that made this possible. Truly.

@lucasmatiasavila. 11 ай бұрын

Welcome to the family!! Xo from Argentina

@Malchior_Rises 4 жыл бұрын

07:50 her actual reaction to the audience clapping is crazy. she really needed that reassurance from her percussionist

@Nacgt 9 жыл бұрын

Yes! I love the way she sings.

@lovecw11 9 жыл бұрын

the last 3 minutes just yanks my soul out of my chest. this girl goes in!!!!

@shoemakerluis 8 жыл бұрын

3:19 SO MUCH CHILLS

@DivineVibrations9 8 жыл бұрын

SAME. I kept rewinding it

@ajaylicon5395 7 жыл бұрын

you could feel many emotions from feeling broken to enlightened. I just love how different her music is, it has depth. Beautiful! ♡

@nikolifandisova4582 2 жыл бұрын

2022 and still my absolute favourite live performance of Banks

@AllenCenteno 9 жыл бұрын

I love it when she hits her low register

@naomisilvagnoli3473 7 жыл бұрын

I love the way she moves with the music

@unternimmdasnick 8 жыл бұрын

The last piece was definitly one of the best i heared for a long, very long!, time!

@justinbordwell4654 9 жыл бұрын

The problem about people these days is they don't listen to tracks over and create relationships with them. I've been watching this over and over since 5,000 views and it gets better every time...that just means some genius went into this shit.

@vintagerealityvr 2 жыл бұрын

You still listening?

@justinbordwell4654 2 жыл бұрын

@@vintagerealityvr of course!

@susanjamesey9361 7 жыл бұрын

Her voice has the incredible ability of calming me instantly. I always listen to her when i get aggrevated...

@room3485 Жыл бұрын

We need her back - 2023!

@Bavubuka 2 жыл бұрын

These are super difficult vocals to pull off live. It's a testament to her capabilities to sound this good live.

@Astronomater 9 жыл бұрын

got a full rounded sound with this combo of instruments. Very intimate.

@tuvaamindabing-srenbye1232 8 жыл бұрын

it's so cute what she does with her hands while singing

@SeekThePaleSeptember 9 жыл бұрын

~ Hmmm...I purchased BANKS (LONDON) EP a couple of months ago shortly after hearing her song titled CHANGE and fell in love with it at first listen. It's sound is very now. A place between Low Tempo Electronic with R&B style. I knew she had the ability to pull off the EP's vocals live because I had seen several live performances of hers in which she rises to the occassion. But I had nooo clue just how versatile her voice was until I saw this!! Which is why I am soo impressed unlike that other gentleman complaining about shakyness among other things. I dont know much about BANKS personal details. I know shes young, American & how she has a minor degree in Psycology. Which I read in an article reviewing her full length debut album. Now it wouldnt surprise me one bit if she has Middle Eastern roots. No...Not because of her mysterious good looks. But because that is what would explain how she can do that with her voice. Anybody whom has an appreciation for world music, middle eastern in particular would know what I mean. For all others complaining, venture off into other musical genres!! Learn that there are different types of vocal styles. And for fucks sakes, learn about a culture other than your own.

@littlesometin 9 жыл бұрын

What about her vocal technique reminds you of Middle Eastern music? I really can't hear it, on the other hand you can totally sense a Fiona Apple influence in both her lyrics and how she uses her voice.

@r.e.n.k.1907 2 жыл бұрын

it's been years since i first saw this TDC but i've never forgotten it, and i always come back to it, whether that was on my ipod classic in the 2010's or my smartphone in the present. her voice is just absolutely amazing and i've never been able to forget this performance.

@neesyhz6489 8 жыл бұрын

Shes so shyyy

@danielfairuz2908 7 жыл бұрын

In the early of her career she's quite a stage fright

@lxnelystarlight7658 7 жыл бұрын

She's a freaking goddess!

@iMTweaaaK 8 жыл бұрын

So much emotion in her voice and facial/bodily expressions.. Her eyes can tell a whole story. She's been through some shit.. Broken down to the bottom. I definitelyyyyy see through her and am there myself. Break ups and relationships man. This is amazing nonetheless

@yigitzeren714 2 жыл бұрын

Banks helped me in so many difficult times to put myself through, now all things come to pass and I am still here listening her with ease my mind and calm my soul a little. I adore her voice.

@dueygolf 3 жыл бұрын

I keep coming back, nearly every day. Banks you are awesome. Appreciate small desk as well.

@1BadRob 9 жыл бұрын

I'm stuck in some unstoppable loop. Keep hitting replay over and over and over and...

@youtubegunnerz1907 3 ай бұрын

Back in 2024

@anna6483 2 жыл бұрын

Little 14 year old me discovered banks and 21 year old me hasn’t stopped listening to her almost everyday. She changed my life

@josiahs461 9 жыл бұрын

Incredible. She is seriously so intriguing. I love how she doesn't do social media, love how she's an LA native, love how her voice is Lauryn Hill influenced, love how she dances but can't face the crowd.... Love. Banks. :)