Want | 2025 NPR Tiny Desk Contest
There is not a soul on this planet who isn't in want or need of something. It could be as simple as a glass of water, or as necessary as a hug from someone who cares.
I made this with a few friends in mind. They don't exactly have an address, but they live in my neighborhood. Really, it's for everyone. It's about all of us. It's always been, just about all of us.
I had the privilege of playing this one out at the Kerrville Folk Festival last year. I thought I'd try fleshing it out a bit with an arrangement. It's the one that's been rattling around in my heart and tugging a few tears down my cheeks. I'll put it on the streaming services too. Pinky swear. I submitted this to the NPR Tiny Desk Contest. Wish me luck or just listen. Just listening means a lot to me.
The help did too. Thank you to everyone who has been contributing on GoFundMe. I am humbled and thankful to be creating.
WHO IS MIKE VITALE?
I am a storyteller, songwriter, singer, music producer, traveling musician, Jungian dream analyst, all-around curious fellow (Spiritual, Mathematical Historical, Scientific), Taoist, and much much more, based out of Los Angeles, California. I’m constantly releasing new music, in all sorts of different genres. You can listen to me below, on Spotify: