There are at least sixteen artists named Alice:

1) Italian singer-so… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least sixteen artists named Alice:

1) Italian singer-songwriter
2) French progressive rock band in the 70s
3) Brazilian indie rock band in the 00s
4) Swedish folk/rock band
5) Czech rock band
6) English suburban singer from South London
7) German post-grunge, alternative band
8) Japanese R&B singer-songwriter (alternative tag: Ａｌｉｃｅ)
9) Rhode Island post-hardcore band
10) English six piece indie rock band from Brighton
11) Los Angeles based ethereal fantasy rock band
12) Indonesian hardcore band
13) Dutch singer-songwriter
14) Japanese singer and actress formerly known as Suzuki Arisu
15) South Korean girl group (formerly known as ELRIS)
16) Swiss-french vocal harmony trio

1) Alice, performance name of Italian singer-songwriter Carla Bissi, who has also recorded as Alice Visconti, born in Forlì, Italy, on 26 September 1954, and active since 1965 as a young talent, winner of the 1971 Castrocaro Music Festival, the same year of her first single "Il Mio Cuore Se Ne Va" recorded with her real name before switching in 1975 to her nom de plume with the debut album La Mia Poca Grande Età.
Alice had her breakthrough after winning the Sanremo Music Festival with the song "Per Elisa" in 1981, followed by European hit singles like "Una Notte Speciale", "Il Vento Caldo dell'Estate", "Messaggio", "Chan-son Egocentrique", "Prospettiva Nevski" and "Nomadi" and albums like Capo Nord, Gioielli Rubati , Park Hotel , Elisir and Il Sole nella Pioggia charting in both continental Europe, Scandinavia and Japan.
In 1984 she represented Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest with "I Treni Di Tozeur", a duet with longtime collaborator Franco Battiato.
In her more recent career Alice has explored a diverse range of musical genres including classical, contemporary jazz, electronica and ambient and has collaborated with a large number of renowned musicians, including Giusto Pio, Roberto Cacciapaglia, Phil Manzanera, Tony Levin, Paolo Fresu, Peter Hammill, Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri, Dave Gregory, Michele Fedrigotti, Mino Di Martino, Danny Thompson, Gavin Harrison, Jakko Jakszyk, Trey Gunn, Mick Karn, Skye, Stefan Waggershausen and many more.
Her latest studio album Weekend was released in 2014, her latest live album Live in Roma in 2016 as her last work in partnership with Franco Battiato.
In 2021 she took part in the live tribute Invito al Viaggio: Concerto Per Franco Battiato, as well as began the live tour Alice Canta Battiato which would last throughout 2022.

2) Alice, French progressive rock band with two albums in the early 70s.

3) Alice, Brazilian indie rock band of the 00s. They released "Demo 1" in 2004, "Anteluz" in 2005 and "RUÍDO" in 2007, both independently. Official website (in portuguese): http://www.aliceruido.com/

4) Alice, Swedish folk/rock band that emerged from the Jourpoeterna projekt. Lyrics has focus on the stories of Alice in Wonderland.

5) Alice, Czech rock band established by Jiří Mikeš Milý in 1990 in Plzeň. http://www.ialice.cz/

6) Alice, Twentyfirst century English suburban singer from South London, with a distinctive lo-fi sound and poetic yet mundane lyric style.

7) Alice, Alice is German post grunge, alternative band from Potsdam. They split in 2009
http://www.myspace.com/alicerock

8) Alice, Alice , born March 02, 1990 in Fukushima, Japan, is a Japanese R&B singer-songwriter. She made her major debut on the SONY Japan label with the single "イチバンボシ" in 2010. alternative tag: Ａｌｉｃｅ.
Official site: http://www.alicecamp.com

9) Alice, Alice burst onto the Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts hardcore and screamo scene early in 2006. Two years and two new members later, the 5 piece band is reaching the peak of their creativity and punishing crowds with their brutal, yet melodic live act. Yeugene Barokha provides the lead vocals and tickles the ivories of the keyboard, Jeff Brown and Roger duel on the axes, Dan Hetu lays down the powerfully tight bass lines, and Bobby Malice bangs out the beats with utter abandon. Combining all these elements results in something much greater than just the sum of its parts. Alice believes they owe every bit of success to their fans, and pours every ounce of energy into every second of their music to pay them back. myspace.com/alicerock1

10) Alice are a six piece band from Brighton who play what has been described as "Indie Glam Rock."

11) Alice a.k.a. AL1CE is an eclectic band started from the need to create music that speaks across genre boundaries. Electronic, raw, acoustic, dark, light and everything in between, Alice began as a collaboration between members of Mankind is Obsolete, Collide, and Snake River Conspiracy, among others. Incorporating elements of surrealist performance art, Alice has been a part of multimedia art shows such as the Labyrinth of Jareth and the Urban Art Collective. Alice was informally established in 2008/2009 when Natasha, Scott and Gordon began working on music during MKIO's "Trapped Inside" tour. http://www.ilikealice.com

13) Alice (Olsthoorn) is a 23-year old Dutch singer. FIrst artist to present hyperpop on a mainstream stage in the Netherlands. Gaining popularity through her Tiktok content and her 3FM Radio performance.

In the vein of Massive Attack, Alice includes a growing group of musicians and artists who are actively contributing to the project. With each event providing a different backdrop for Alice, different musicians and instrumentation have been used to create an experience of songs written about time, a facet of the mythos of Alice. Slated to release a full-length album on November 11, 2011, Alice is currently collaborating with numerous amazing performance art groups, photographers, painters, visionaries, etc! to make their release and future events that much more enriched with theirs and their collaborators' visions.

14) Alice, formerly Suzuki Arisu (鈴木ありす), is a Japanese singer and actress. She made her recording debut in 2012 with record label Milky Pop Generation. Her hobbies include karaoke, golf, horse riding and ballet. http://milky-pop.com/artist/alice/

15) ALICE (앨리스) is a rebranding of South Korean girl group ELRIS. It is a seven-member South Korean girlgroup currently under IOK Company. The group consists of Sohee, Do-A (formerly Bella), Yeonjae (formerly Hyeseong), Yukyung, Karin, EJ and Chaejeong. They debuted with "We, First" from their first mini-album WE, first.

On February 26, 2020 they released their 4th mini album JACKPOT with two new members, EJ and Chaejeong.

The group debuted on June 1, 2017, under Hunus Entertainment, as a 5-member girl group. On February 12, 2020, it was announced that EJ and Chaejeong would become members of ELRIS, making it a 7 membered group. The group got transferred to IOK Company on December 1, 2021. On April 11, 2022, they rebranded as ALICE.

16) Alice is a vocal harmony trio from Switzerland formed in 2018 ,Lisa Harder, Yvonne Harder, and Sarah André. "Armed with a thrift-store synth, bizarre wit and arresting vocals, the intergenerational, all-female micro-choir Alice releases ...[L'Oiseau Magnifique]... Alice’s music subverts French and Occitan folk music to create a unique sound that combines art-pop, folk song vocals and synth experiments." Bandcamp

Sara
Alice Lyrics

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Now I don't know but I've been told
There's a nun having fun and she lost her soul
She's got cash, she got laid
Now she's dealin' with me and she gonna get paid
She got caught with the bishop
She got caught with the abbot
Even cardinal sin tried to feed her habit
Now we get whores and pimps and skanks

But when your judgement came down even he gave thanks

Whatever happened to me
Can't remember my name
Flying so high on angelic wings
Flew too close to the flame

Sister Sara
It's your penalty for eternity
(For eternity)
Did you think that you were saved
(For eternity)
You forget your old identity who you used to be
(For eter... sara)
Sister Sara
So depraved

Oh, come O ye faithless, get in line
You're gonna drown in the water, turned to wine
And you're all going to wallow in your sin and shame
You had every opportunity to call His name
Don't look surprised, don't be in shock
You'll be a lovely little demon in my private stock
I'm just doing my job to pull you down
'Cause it's a one way ticket down to Dragontown

(Whatever happened to me)
You got caught in my web
(Can't remember my name)
You made your own bed here
(Flying so high on angelic wings)
And now you must keep me well fed
(Flew too close to the flame)
You're mine, too bad,
You're here for me, you're just here for me

Sister Sara
It's your penalty for eternity
(For eternity)
Did you think that you were saved
(For eternity)
You forget your old identity who you used to be
(For eter... sara)
Sister Sara
So depraved

Moment to moment, hour to hour, for ever and ever
Time after time after time after time after time

(For eternity)
Sister Sara
It's your penalty for eternity
(For eternity)
Did you think that you were saved
(For eternity)
You forget your old identity who you used to be
(For eter... sara)

Sister Sara
So depraved

Overall Meaning

The song "Sister Sara" by Alice Cooper is about a nun who lost her soul and became involved in immoral activities. The lyrics describe how she got caught with a bishop, an abbot, and even Cardinal Sin, who tried to feed her habit. Despite her actions, the singer claims that even a whore or pimp would be better off than her because she is now "so depraved."

The chorus of the song is a warning that the nun's actions have consequences, and she will suffer for eternity. The singer portrays himself as the one who will bring her down and feed off her energy to keep himself alive. The final lines of the song emphasize the eternal nature of her punishment and her helplessness in the face of it.

The singer seems to be a demonic figure who is punishing the nun for her sins. The song can be seen as a critique of religious institutions and their treatment of women, as the nun's behavior is the result of a system that limits her choices and oppresses her. The song presents a bleak picture of the Catholic Church and its representatives, as they are portrayed as powerless against the demonic forces that come for Sister Sara.

Line by Line Meaning

Now I don't know but I've been told
I've heard rumors I cannot verify

There's a nun having fun and she lost her soul
There's a nun who's indulging in earthly pleasures and has abandoned her faith

She's got cash, she got laid
She has money and is sexually active

Now she's dealin' with me and she gonna get paid
Now she's interacting with me and I'm going to profit from it

She got caught with the bishop
She was caught in a compromising situation with a bishop

She got caught with the abbot
She was caught in a compromising situation with an abbot

Even cardinal sin tried to feed her habit
Even a major sin, like a cardinal, enabled her addiction

Now we get whores and pimps and skanks
We see all sorts of immoral people

But when your judgement came down even he gave thanks
When judgement was passed, even a notoriously immoral person was grateful

Whatever happened to me
I'm not sure what occurred in my past

Can't remember my name
I can't recall my identity

Flying so high on angelic wings
I was living a pure, holy lifestyle

Flew too close to the flame
I got too close to temptation and fell into sin

Sister Sara
The nun in question

It's your penalty for eternity
You'll suffer eternally for your wrongdoing

(For eternity)
This punishment will last forever

Did you think that you were saved
Did you believe you were forgiven and redeemed?

You forget your old identity who you used to be
You've abandoned your former self and become someone else entirely

(For eter... sara)

So depraved
You're wicked and immoral

Oh, come O ye faithless, get in line
All the non-believers should come forward

You're gonna drown in the water, turned to wine
You'll be consumed with guilt and face divine retribution

And you're all going to wallow in your sin and shame
You'll be overwhelmed by your own immorality and disgrace

You had every opportunity to call His name
You could have turned to God for redemption, but you chose not to

Don't look surprised, don't be in shock
Don't act shocked when you face the consequences of your actions

You'll be a lovely little demon in my private stock
You'll become my own personal source of evil

I'm just doing my job to pull you down
I'm doing what I'm supposed to do, which is to damn sinners

'Cause it's a one way ticket down to Dragontown
There's only one outcome for those who succumb to temptation – they'll be sent to hell

You got caught in my web
You fell victim to my temptations

You made your own bed here
You brought this punishment upon yourself

And now you must keep me well fed
You'll be forced to continue sinning to sustain my wickedness

You're mine, too bad,
You belong to me now, regardless of your past mistakes

You're here for me, you're just here for me
Your sole purpose now is to serve me and continue your immoral acts

Moment to moment, hour to hour, for ever and ever
You'll be punished eternally, living moment to moment and hour to hour

(For eternity)
This punishment will last forever

So depraved
You're wicked and immoral

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALICE COOPER, BOB MARLETTE

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Grug

40w↑3

@cbrooks0905 I’ve run into a similar situation many times. I’m mainly a guitarist and often I’ve ended up out of tune without noticing(thanks whammy bar). I’ve only studied music seriously for a few years but I have a few ideas on why this is the case.

Equal temperament is already out of tune to some degree, certain intervals are slightly off. That’s been the standard in western music for centuries now, to the point it’s heard as in tune despite technically being off to varying degrees.

Then there’s the idea of concert pitch, which until the mid-20th century, wasn’t standardized to A440Hz. France previously used A435Hz, and period musicians use different reference depending on period and even composer.

Between reference pitch and temperament, I’d say there’s really no way to be perfectly in tune. There’s going to be some level of compromise made regardless. Unless an instrument is egregiously out of tune, the intervals will be recognizable. I’d argue intervals and their resulting harmony are significantly more important than the tuning, especially in regards to modern equal temperament.

What I find even wilder than all of that though, is that this variation is all contained within western musical theory. It’s just one of many systems used if one looks at music on a global scale. At this point I try to think of pitch more like visible light. You have a spectrum of color that changes at an infinitely small rate. What one considers distinct colors, how they’re divided into shades, and they ways they are combined, is entirely subjective. You’re given a color palette that ranges from 20Hz to 20,000Hz, how one paints with it is entirely up to preference.

(To anyone who made it this far, apologies for the essay..I’m a tad passionate about music)

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NPR Music

37w↑2

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woojalitus

41w↑361

To the snobs complaining about the piano… you’ve all missed the point. She’s played thousands of perfectly tuned pianos. Here… in this YouTube video… she’s playing this piano. She’s playing this piano like no one ever has or may never again. Incredible performance and sound. I cried.

poopy loopy

41w↑9

i didn't notice the piano was out of tune, but i did notice the poorer sound quality. Then i checked the description and realized it wasn't josh rogosin on the audio, which makes sense since the sound seemed muffled/dry and less rich to me (maybe off-tuning contributed to this). i would love to listen to this but the sound just makes it uncomfortable to listen to.

Álvaro Garrido

41w↑19

@woojalitus I'm sorry to tell, but if you think that sound quality and instrument sound quality is snobbish, you're stuck in the 1930s. Fortunately, classical piano has been something for everyone for a long time now.
There is nothing wrong with pointing out that it is a pity that the piano is not tuned properly. While it is true that renting a baby piano would have been more ideal (I think the budget is not an issue) at least a quick tuning would have made a difference to the quality of this great little concert.
It's very common to expect a quality deployment of microphones and sound production from the technicians. So far from being snobbish, one would expect a better sound. Something that in this case does not depend solely on the microphones but on the tuning of the piano.
I'm sure you wouldn't have liked it if the Garret, Capaldi or Sting concert had been recorded with the sound of a mobile phone. I'm sure they would have got a sound out of the microphone "like no one ever has or may never again", but that's not the point. You expect to have a minimum of recording quality. The same goes for piano tuning.
Congratulations on the concert, to Alice Sara and to NPR.

Joe Sabia

40w↑8

“The quality of a pianist should not be measured by how they sound on a good piano. It should be measured by how they sound on a BAD piano”

foljs

40w↑5

@Álvaro Garrido "I'm sorry to tell, but if you think that sound quality and instrument sound quality is snobbish, you're stuck in the 1930s" And I'm sorry to tell, but if you think that sound quality and instrument sound quality is what music is about, then you're focusing on the wrong things... "There is nothing wrong with pointing out that it is a pity that the piano is not tuned properly" there's however something wrong in not understanding when a mellower, slightly out of tune piano sound is seeked and fits better...

Álvaro Garrido

40w

@foljs ok..

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The Real Dann Alexander

41w↑126

Bill Evans always said if you get a piano that’s a bit off you weather it through, because that’s the job at hand. This performance is marvellous.

Daniele

41w↑183

That piano couldn't even imagine it could sound like that.

Troy Aleman

41w↑9

😅 perfectly said

Ryan McDonnell

37w↑1

😂

Staffan Olofsson

36w↑3

Perfect comment, that piano has never had a more talented pianist. When it is old it will always remember the time when Alice Sara Ott played it.

Crotchet

41w↑87

Piano tuned or untuned, this lady is musical magic. A privilege hearing her both play and speak. Thank you!

chrislink73

41w↑152

I like the dusty old piano, I like that it's a bit off pitch. If you want to hear a concert performance, go see her in a theater. This is the sound of an incredibly talented artist performing with what she was given, in a tiny desk room, with all the imperfections that make it beautiful.

Staffan Olofsson

40w↑7

Wonderful comment. This piano sound reminds me of the film "The Pianist" by Roman Polanski. Great music can be played utterly beautiful on not the the best pianos. Like here.

Sam

37w

I wish to know what model of this piano.

Grug

41w↑33

Her use of dynamics is absolutely incredible. She packs an astounding amount of emotion into the compositions she plays and it really makes them shine. It'd take a heart of stone to be focused on how in-tune the piano is rather than her playing, it's captivating in every sense of the word.

cbrooks0905

40w↑3

Yeah, 20 year musician here; I didn’t notice the piano out of tune whatsoever. I was concentrated on what/how she was playing.

In all fairness to the snobs, I have a free piano from Craigslist that’s never been fully tuned(though, somehow I still write music with it). Maybe my ears are just used to hearing out of tune pianos. Either way, she killed it. I’d have to go back and listen again to notice whether or not the piano is in tune.

Grug

40w↑3

escritoenlaarena

37w↑2

Lovely performance, particularly the "Raindrop" prelude ❤

The Roofing Artist

39w↑26

I honestly think the slightly out of tune piano and the jangly strings added to humanity of Alice's performance. Most times you will not see an artist dig into a Steinway and pour their heart out the way she did here. This piano is less pristine and perfect which imo allows her to pour the pain/beauty/humanity that she does into this performance. We are allowed a glimpse into the beautifully human imperfections of both the performer and composer as a result. Beautiful.

nerya

37w

this is an incredible performance her use of the soft pedal is incredible you barely hear pianist use it in that way
also in a weird way the way she plays feels like thelonious monk in the way that when you listen to the both of them you can almost hear theire thoughts in such a visceral way

Tim Dungan-Levant

40w↑22

It would be okay with me if you had more solo classical music concerts. (Thank you for this beautiful performance!)

Danni Solowsky

41w↑57

I have been playing the piano for over 30 years, almost my entire life, and nothing makes me want to sit down at the keys again quite like a master of the craft like Alice. Chopin is such an expressive vehicle and Alice has taken this humble upright (much like the one in my house) and made the most beautiful magic. Thank you, NPR, for this gift! And thank you Alice for your inspiration!

(Also Tiny Desk please tune your piano. 😬)

Ingemar Bergmark

39w↑9

This just shows that a virtuoso can make any instrument sound like notes from heaven. A truly masterful interpretation...

Dj Pekas

41w↑49

The way she moves her hands is just captivating. She is a walking masterpiece.

Fornostios

41w

All for the show

Sinnergy

41w

sitting*

Yamaha Amp

39w↑39

I had never before experienced piano music in such a chaotic setting. There was no Steinway & Son piano, no grand auditorium. The lighting was too blue, and the bookshelf background too colorful; it seemed like all the wrong elements were combined. Despite this, I found myself mesmerized, unable to look away from the entire mini-concert.

The performance was nothing short of masterful, akin to witnessing the creation of true masterpieces. Your storytelling through the music was captivating, and your passion for piano shone through every note. It was a performance that touched not only the keys but also the very soul of the audience, allowing them to travel through time and connect with the hearts of Chopin and Chilly Gonzales. I am left utterly speechless by the emotions conveyed.

As I listened, I discovered an unexpected love for your piano performance growing within me. Your skill and dedication to your craft were evident, transcending the limitations of the unconventional setting. Your music breathed life into the space, transforming it into a sanctuary of artistry and expression.

Indeed, it is safe to say that you are a true piano maestro, and the Tiny Desk Concert was the perfect venue for you to showcase your exceptional talent. I am grateful to have been part of this unforgettable experience, a testament to the power of music to break barriers and ignite the deepest passions within us.

Tony Borthwick

38w

I'm in love .. with her music, her words and her timeless beauty.

Bud Surtees

36w

Simply marvelous. Of course she is brilliant, and Chopin, my pianist mother's favorite composer, is always sublime.

Alejandro España

36w

He seguido a Alice Sara Ott desde que me encontré una grabación muy oculta interpretando con Olafur Arnalds el Proyecto Chopin, créanme es fantástica. Aquí en Tiny Desk, corrobora con lujo de detalles la maravillosa pianista que es. Gracias Alice, muchas gracias por este bello concierto.

Phyllis Sham

40w↑8

I am going through a very dark time of my life, thank you Sarah for providing such compassionate pieces.

Ana Mantilla

40w↑1

Sending love and energy to get you through 💜🫶

Mario Fernando Perea

41w↑14

Alice immerses herself in another dimension with every piece she performs and she takes you along with her in every note she plays.

Beatriz Muñozcano

41w↑24

Her smile when she plays. She enjoys what she is doing.

prince 4ever

40w↑8

Wow!!!!!! My favorite pianist. Her smile and performance made me cry. What a pure musician. Thank you NPR music.

Greg Russell

38w

Found this by accident - superb. Some people can take any old instrument and breathe new life into it.

Kristen Collins

39w↑8

Even the most broken of things deserve to be loved and played. She approached this piano like another other hand made she has played. With love of the instrument and music.

Trevor Smith

40w↑11

Wowza. She's incredible!!! That descending run she does with her right hand at 1:50 gave me goosebumps, and I just rewatched her do it over and over about 20 times =P. Would looooove to see her perform live some day, I can only imagine how magical it would be! 🎶🙏🥰🙏🎶

Samuel Rutka

40w

That run's amazing because it's descending thirds, it's all chords

Keegan it Real

41w↑15

Such emotion and focus in her playing. Spectacular!

chiyogenton

40w↑10

御病気もありとても辛い日々を送られたことと思いますが、こうして明るい笑顔と素晴らしい演奏に出会えたことを嬉しく思います。

Charmquark

40w↑3

I went to Alice’s concert. It was an unforgettable cathartic experience. The waves of her energy took the whole audience through a journey of memories and dreams. I will go to the same concert again on a dime!

Mr. Petersson

37w

Raindrop is such a great piece. Performed so well too. Lovely!

Shadoxir

39w↑2

One of the greats of my time, making a piano of its caliber sound like a piano it could only dream of. Truly, it is not the tool that maketh the artist great. It is the greatness hidden within the artist itself. Glorious.

Jane Lionda

39w↑2

I just discovered Alice and oh my goodness I’m in love! She’s so talented and gracious… and it almost seems like she plays not with her fingers but emotions—there’s no disconnect between her and the music being performed 🥹 I also love how she smiles not just with her lips but also her eyes ♥️

Staffan Olofsson

40w↑4

This is how a very good piano used to sound some time ago, and I accept it. More than accept, I love it. Sometimes Im fed up with that perfect Steinway sound. Alice Sara Ott really knows how to hammer on that keys to get that right old sound out of this instrument. Making the piano beeing a big clock, ding-donging all over the place. Thank you for that ding-donging, Alice.

Chad Mackinsøn

40w↑3

Tiny pianos sound awesome. This one's not as crisp as the other in Hamelin's TD performance for say - but for the less percussive playing it's just perfect, very Chopin, especially the lows. Prelude Op. 28, No. 7 was a fun choice.

Ryan McDonnell

37w

That transition to the raindrop prélude 😮 11:12

David Gatto

38w↑2

Wow the haunting ambience of the upright - perfectly suited to the opening piece. ❤

LilacLunar

38w↑5

i found this somehow on acid last night and it was the most beautiful part of the whole trip. My jaw dropped the whole performance and the way she explains her perspective and connection to each piece is amazing. I was brought to tears with how she lets the music truly embody her, and she has now become one of my favorite artists of all time. Looking into buying tickets for the NY performance asap. A truly mesmerizing experience from start to finish. Also, I've never seen anyone in my life smile with their eyes like this. The joy she feels through the music was spread to me and it was beyond the ultimate experience, I had to watch it 3 times in a row

Mat Smith

38w

Yeh I think you have to be on acid to enjoy it...

total hypnosis

37w

good trip

Black Hermit

37w↑1

Wonderful performance Alice Sara Ott.

flopsiejmcardle

37w

It's actually fun hearing Ms Ott play so beautifully on a less than her usual standard piano.

Tim DeClaire

41w↑5

Thank you @npr for bringing Chopin and Gonzales, and especially Alice, to Tiny Desk! Truly a joy on so many levels.

Janice S

41w↑7

She certainly made that trusty old upright piano sound wonderful!

Staffan Olofsson

40w↑15

This old upright piano, a little bit untuned, gives us a wonderful lesson about history and pianos. I like the untamed sound of it and Alice Sara Ott for sure gives it the right treatment.

Elgin Scott

40w↑1

Sort of like The Koln Concert.

Staffan Olofsson

40w

@Elgin Scott Or Rubinstein or Horowitz.

ZANNKI music

40w↑5

Unparalleled elegance, truly a piano goddess.

dangerislander

41w↑13

She's so eloquent when she talks about what inspires her music ❤

Maikel2Play

41w↑8

Wow I never expected to see a classical pianist to be so much into Chilly Gonzalez. I listened to all of his albums, his music is sooo chill!!

josh chen

40w↑3

What a treat! I've been listening to her Complete works of Chopin album on apple music a lot when I drive in my car. It's great to see her at Tiny Desk!

PAUL JORDAN

38w↑3

A truly gifted artist rises above the instrument and delivers a stunning performance.

T

39w↑3

When you need to cry, you cry; the self finds a way, and it matters not why.
That said, an explainer does provide context.
As with many who've studied piano, I've played "Raindrop." I never became great at piano, but this piece is not difficult, so for a person who had extreme (bipolar) battles with emotions (as we all do to some degree, particularly when growing up), this piece was the perfect cathartic. I was, however, aware of how easy it could be to 'over' emote pieces by Chopin, so I felt a huge connection to Ms. Ott's "just let it f'n rip" performance.
All well and good, but...why did I cry?
I miss my mother. She's alive! worry not, just in the States; I'm in Japan.
Anyhoo, thank you Alice Sara Ott; I needed this.

Logan Schmidt

41w↑7

Her collaboration with Olafur Arnalds on The Chopin Project is one of my most listened to albums of all time

Barrie Grubb

41w↑6

She is glorious! She radiates joy! I am mesmerized by her performance & essence! What 'an awestruck performance!!👏👏🏽👏👏🏽

Just FrameFame

41w↑5

no words can explain how much I love this performance, you did it so well that it made me jump out my seat and just say AHH. I admire your hard work and love for music, keep going. - Andrew John

Cristobal V

41w↑4

I think this is the first time I've heard Alice play an upright piano. Thanks NPR for this.

AndresKlavierraum

39w↑1

She took part in the Chopin project of Olafur Arnalds. In their live performance of it, she was constantly changing between a grand and an upright. It's somewhere on youtube. Very much recommended :)

Tang T

40w↑2

Thanks NPR for showcasing another stellar performance.

Old Longboarder

37w↑2

Everything was absolutely beautiful ... the artist, her lovely and masterful performance, her displayed love and passion for music and performing on the piano, and the pieces she chose to perform and share with the audience. It was an incredible listening and visual experience.

David Zapata

36w

her album recording of Chopin waltzes is one of the best out there

DC9V

41w↑4

Never saw someone playing the first prelude with so much power and confidence. Truely amazing!

andrew ashdown

39w↑2

One is in tears ... but inspired at the same time👏

UYLENSPYGHEL CLASSICS

36w

Beautifull room, beautifull instrument, beautifull Alice Sara Ott ...Go for it.

バラード修士

39w↑2

I think both teams are correct about this one; we ought to be making the best of a bad situation (just as Ms Ott did!), and in a way, this is a special viewing experience.

But at the same time, man, what were the organisers thinking? I feel like there's a minimum amount of respect there that they've failed to pay her, having invited her and making her travel. Anyway, she sounds great, and it's a unique video. We can still criticise the piano.

Andrionni Ribo

41w↑4

her album chopin: waltzes was my reentry in to classical music. seeing her perform live in berkeley, california was a delight for me. nice to see her at the tiny desk venue!

AndresKlavierraum

39w↑1

I love that album!

Vincent Zacks

38w

Incredible! She doesn't just play the piano, at times it feels like she caresses it.

iamnumbuh13

41w↑12

I’m impressed at all the musicians/pianists who can tell if the piano is slightly out of tune or not 😅

Zach Dellinger

37w

Who cares

Syasha Digler

41w↑3

I feel that is so short! =( I love how much you put emotion. You are an incredible artist. Always rooting for your show!

kgb info

39w↑1

She is amazing. What a great performance!

Gregory Hatt

41w↑4

Thank you, and bravo to your musicianship...goosebumps and tears

Amedeo M. de Falco

40w↑3

Alice lives in a high and distant dimension, made of art, dream and beauty. She is so naturally. 🌷🌹🌺

Carlos Pérez De la Sierra

38w↑1

Just wonderful!! We are so lucky to have you Ms Ott!!!

Jared III

40w↑2

one of my favorite classical musicians of this generation. exceptional

Carlos Santos

39w↑2

Miss Sara Ott, you are such a joy! Thank you for sharing your amazing gift with us!!!

Jarett Spangler

39w↑2

I do not care how out-of-tune that piano was; She made it sing like a bird!! The use of dynamics was so massive that it only boosted the tone color of that instrument; and the melodies were just so gorgeous. She made it sound like it was completely fine; as if it were completely re-tuned from scratch beforehand.

makanimike

41w↑22

omg, my favorite contemporary pianist! nice booking NPR!!

Dj Pekas

41w↑4

It really is captivating

G Greggs

40w↑1

Alice Sara is amazing, a stunning talent. I love the way she plays Chopin and I am transfixed when she plays Beethoven. This short clip is wonderful. Thank you!

Jimmy

39w↑2

Amazing performance !!!!

hmh830

41w↑10

I went to see her tour recital in Tokyo where she performed for her album Echoes of Life, she played profoundly beautiful that I could feel the serenity and her emotions in every notes. I think no matter what kind of piano she plays, she has this magic to make you feel the power of music and her true passions for it. I am looking forward to seeing her recital in my home town someday. And for now I would keep this memory of that drizzling night in Tokyo.

Eleanor

38w

I love her and her piano. I’m so impressed with seeing her on this channel.

F Oli

38w↑1

She's fantastic!!! Loved this!!!!

Gino Galán

39w↑3

She really made me cry with the raindrop prelude.

Logan Young

41w↑8

Well that could have been about 48 minutes longer. Absolutely incredible

Lily Berthelemy

38w

I saw her perform Ravel's concerto in g a few months ago, it was an absolute bless
As an encore, she played Satie's gymnopédie, and i swear it was one of the most beautiful moments i lived. The whole hall stayed quiet for a solid 30 seconds after she finished
What a pianist

Gino Galán

39w↑1

Oh girl, you really made me cry with that raindrop prelude!

Scott Chow

40w↑2

It’s not the plane, it’s the pilot. Thoroughly enjoyed this.

Júlio César Santos Poyares

41w↑3

a pianist who conveys a lot of emotion and technique in her interpretations, excellent.

disienna

41w↑3

She’s so incredible.

O Comentarista Milenar

39w↑1

Isso que chamo de " mulher piano"

. Não dá pra saber quem é quem ... se é o piano que está fazendo som ou se é ela que está mexendo nele ... ....
Um artista verdadeiro é assim : o instrumento vira um pedaço de sua existência individual ... É como virar um humano instrumento . Não da pra separar os dois. Uma ligação psicomotora e tecnocrata única. Sem similar.

Michael Magallanes

40w↑1

This put me to sleep in a good way. Like put me in a trance right when i closed my eyes and drifted peacefully to dream world. Such amazing skill

Lew Makino

40w↑1

Please keep on playing for us!! We need you around and your interpretations to know and feel the depth of each piece. I still remember your discourses on Poland, Chopin, Grieg etc. We need you around!! Appreciate more of you on YouTube.

成清愼

39w↑2

Chopin Prelude Op.28 No.24! I don't care what anyone says, this is the best.

Bryan Ghows

41w↑4

6:31 kudos to Tiny Desk / Bob for hosting ASO. One of the jewels in the classical world.

HC Electronics

40w↑2

Beautiful pieces! It made me feel so sad, happy, thoughful and emotional... one of the biggest interpreters I've ever seen.
Thanks Alice & Tiny desk for delight to us with this small spot for a video, a very enjoyable video.

Don Mannino

37w

I enjoyed this little recital, and always enjoy Alice Sarah Ott's playing. I, too, feel NPR should have at least tuned the piano - if not gotten her a grand. It's an unkindness to a pianist of this level to limit her performance with a sub par piano that isn't even in tune. But of course, as we all can hear, she is of a level that she can still make music in spite of the piano.
(Edit - I saw in the credits that they thanked Yamaha Artist Services of New York! So, shame on Yamaha - they should be embarrassed to supply a piano in such bad condition!)
Thanks for the performance, Alice!!

Robert Oswalt

41w↑3

Those pieces were so beautiful. I often wonder how long it takes artists like her to choose the pieces they perform.

Ricardo Herrera Painen

40w

I really loved the last two Preludes and how she aldo build the atmosphere with her face and body

Gary Johnson

40w↑1

So seldom do we get a glimpse into such a talented pianist as Alice Sara Ott, who express her beautify thru her music, an share a bit of herself, thank you for sharing, so nicely played on a beautiful old upright piano, sounds some where between a harpsichord and a baby grand…

Chi Red

41w↑9

ASO is so awesome, I saw her play in London about 10 years ago.

SHAY GONZALEZ

41w↑3

WOW! Alice is so amazing! She is a gift!

Hundry

41w↑51

Hey NPR, you owe this star another performance. With a tuned piano next time.

gaswinck

41w↑15

nah, the piano adds to the charm!!!

Pedro Garzon

39w↑1

I always feel like music sounds best when the musician is clearly putting their full face into every tone

Tador Head

40w↑1

muito bom, eu gostei muito última da peça!

icerag

37w↑2

It's tiny desk. Of course she's gonna use an imperfectly tuned upright piano at the office. She didn't mention it's imperfection at all which is quite professional of her.

Swede McGuire

41w↑7

I get it that the piano isn't ideal. But it's a given that there will be constraints when performing for 'The Desk'... it's really a commonplace that there is.
To me 'Tiny Desk' is about artists coming and tipping their hats to a continuum... sharing their own perspective on the artistic life they know within a circle of appreciative onlookers (on-'listeners') ... from both near and far. It is about sharing their gratitude for the artistic gifts that they've been allowed to channel during their lives. Alice communicates this gratitude with open honesty and genuine grace. As is her way. Bravo Miss Ott !