Natalie Merchant Sings Old Poems to Life! - One of my favorite TED Events

This is one of my favorite TED Events, as Natalie Merchant is one of my favorite female vocalists due to her incomparable, unforgettable voice and spirit. I still listen to 10,000 Maniacs, stuff I listened to while in College!

In this TED event, Natalie Merchant sings from her new album, Leave Your Sleep. Lyrics from near-forgotten 19th-century poetry pair with her unmistakable voice for a performance that brought the TED audience to its feet.

Natalie Merchant's career spans three decades -- as the leader of 10,000 Maniacs and in her own solo work -- of making warmly personal music.

In the 1980s, Natalie Merchant led the great folk-rock band 10,000 Maniacs. She went solo in the '90s, and to maintain creative control over her music, she self-funded her debut album, Tigerlily, which had chart-toppers like "Jealousy," "Carnival" and "Wonder." She recorded her sophomore album, Ophelia, at her home studio; the album went platinum, and she headlined at Lilith Fair and joined the American Folk Music Tour before releasing Motherland, which paired her rich voice with more strings.

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[DividedIStand80]

No, Natalie, Thank You :)

[DividedIStand80]

No, Natalie, Thank You :)

[ChesterFanningChorno]

An artist of the highest calibre in complete control of her inspiring music.

[123BDG123]

Natalie Merchant makes the world a better place. Thank you for being 'kind and generous'.and so genuine.

[tellygz]

Saw her at the Orpheum last fall...she is as delightful and engaging as ever. A singular talent.

[MrL2Hr]

Tnx for this upload ! :)

[Smarterthanyouarable]

The Latin One is my favorite poem she put to music.

[JennyBMoon]

Oh the signature Natalie dance at the end. :) Thank you for posting this!