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Laurie Anderson: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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- Let x=x
- Violin Cello Improv
- O Superman
About
Laurie Anderson, a pioneering artist known for mixing storytelling, music, and technology, recently performed for NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concert series. Celebrating her groundbreaking 1982 album "Big Science," Anderson showcased her innovative use of voice processors like the Vocoder. Highlights from the concert included performances of iconic songs like "O Superman," where she utilized vocal looping and the Eventide Harmonizer to create a unique and captivating sound. Anderson's career spans over four decades, encompassing performance art, pop music, and multimedia projects. Known for her unexpected commercial success with "O Superman" in 1981, Anderson's influence in electronic music and her inventive musical devices have solidified her status as a true artistic revolutionary.