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@smekminfisk

10 ай бұрын

It's ok I'll pass.

@iandrain2154

4 ай бұрын

hard pass

@carmencaamano9434

3 ай бұрын

ceart go leor

@carmencaamano9434

2 ай бұрын

What's Up?

@victorshackapopulus6078

2 ай бұрын

Some of us just come here for the music. We get enough politics on other sites. I stopped listening to Radio 6 in the UK because of DJs with good musical taste and terrible political preferences they couldn't stop sharing. Ruined it for me.

Taro is such a work of art. They're extremely talented.

I always thought that "that" voice belonged to the moustached guy

@TheDoosh79

7 жыл бұрын

Which, the Elmer Fudd voice?

@HeyHeyChey

7 жыл бұрын

The one that actually belonged to the blond guy

@theunijn

7 жыл бұрын

well, you weren't wrong, he has a moustache as well ;)

@dakotaschwarz2321

7 жыл бұрын

omg me too I'm so confussed right now

@ariorojas2901

7 жыл бұрын

ignorant :(

didn't know these songs can be performed live so perfectly.

@sajolchoudhury7832

3 жыл бұрын

Me too..I'm surprised.

@joanniecossette2268

2 жыл бұрын

I've been to their concert tour last Friday and they are absolutely incredible in live performance.

@rosswilliams5740

2 жыл бұрын

Truuuue

@jackdetombe4985

Жыл бұрын

well if each member of the band only has to play 3 notes over and over again, not too challenging!

Those voices did NOT belong to the people I thought they did 😂

@panchikofan123

5 жыл бұрын

yah

@makkil

5 жыл бұрын

got me LOLing

@thaidye5676

5 жыл бұрын

you are not alone. i saw the blonde dude singing and i was blown away

@luizagusmao7005

4 жыл бұрын

hahahahha exactly

@samwhitfield1946

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah You tube keeps doing this to me

This is one of the few bands that every time I listen to them, it's like the first time hearing music for the first time.

@arnoldogonzalez2214

5 жыл бұрын

To me it feels like the first time hearing music for the second time.

@JoeyPaone

4 жыл бұрын

zombievey wow you put this in words better than I could in my head lol

@Northfigy

4 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!! Perfect way to say it!! 100%

@caraandfoo6216

4 жыл бұрын

How high were you when you wrote this? What, about 5'6", 5'7"?

@kenziealex2341

4 жыл бұрын

I feel this 100000%

It's nuts how amazing their drummer is. He's only got a bass, snare, and an egg shaker.

@Fluufie

6 жыл бұрын

and hes practically deaf

@defstrikem2743

4 жыл бұрын

Brandon Taylor 🙄🙄🙄

@chaoticsquid

4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the cowbell

@jennaknight1012

4 жыл бұрын

Can you name a better drummer from this decade and genre? I love it

@youngsanch

4 жыл бұрын

@@jennaknight1012 Danny Carey

The 15:00 failed "Ready.... *spronk* Oops... hey Taro!" gets me every time! Joe's proceeding rouge is a thing of beauty! :D!

@jigger222

Жыл бұрын

Dude,that is my favorite. Thats art. The "flaw" is the most beautiful part.

@102sydney

Жыл бұрын

He was so embarrassed but I honestly loved it. So authentic, and it worked. It was beautiful

@steviebwoyy

Жыл бұрын

@@102sydney haha absolutely. I love the way they both keep their heads down while laughing to themselves!

I love alt-J, though whenever I see Gus, I see a man wearing those glasses with fake eyebrows, nose and moustache attached.

@Deus7447

5 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I can't unsee.

@alejandracortes2915

5 жыл бұрын

I almost spit what I was drinking hahahahahahaha

@mediter123

5 жыл бұрын

I can't not see this and I hate you for this....

@VeggiesOutFront

5 жыл бұрын

I thought there was something about his face that was really familiar

@BrettfordBolts

5 жыл бұрын

that makes this tiny desk, 10x better at least. thank you

It’s high time for a new alt j tiny desk

I'M SO HAPPY THANK YOU ALT J THANK YOU TINY DESK PEOPLE

@brekezek

7 жыл бұрын

I am not sure they like being called like this ;)

@Pr0m3th3usCZ

7 жыл бұрын

lol, tiny desk-people :D, sounds like something from Rick and Morty

@IceColdKoolaid

7 жыл бұрын

ISeeFlashingLights Thank you tiny desk elves!

@ObesePuppies

7 жыл бұрын

ISeeFlashingLights you forgot to thank kassem g

My favorite alt-J track? Hunger of the Pines 0:00 - 3WW 5:06 - In Cold Blood 8:39 - Warm Foothills 12:04 - Taro

@masturbates

Жыл бұрын

Sleeplessly embracing

@isaacmeske1454

Жыл бұрын

@@masturbates butterflies and needles line my seamed up join

One does not hear Joe's voice, one feels it.

@constantlylaggingbehind--1030

5 жыл бұрын

One does not understand Joe’s voice, one hears it.

@nds5796

5 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@SirGBocka

5 жыл бұрын

Jimuren one does not simply feel joes voice... one smells it

@andreahardin7521

3 жыл бұрын

@@SirGBocka One does not simply feel Joe's voice, but one senses it from 1000 miles away

I have to say the strings add a beautifully tangible fullness.

@estevanphillips6889

4 жыл бұрын

sashafierce1011 I’m glad you said so. I wasn’t feeling it, but when I read your comment I decided to actually break out the good headphones and turn up the volume. Glad you swayed me to return.

@a_reflection_of_yourself

3 жыл бұрын

@@estevanphillips6889 beautiful through the headphones. Especially if you're only listening on a phone

@brigitb3472

3 жыл бұрын

i’m sad they did two violins and a cello and not a violin, viola, and cello. the viola would’ve brought some gorgeous depth to the middle voice. more balanced.

You always close an Alt-J concert with Taro - there's no other way

@akosandrasgorog7944

7 жыл бұрын

and you always miss the brige at the end Joe, there's no other way

@rachelmargo7760

7 жыл бұрын

Jose Triana last night at their concert at the O2 they played taro halfway through and then finished with fitzpleasure which actually fitted quite well too!

@emmaleeatwork

7 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite parts. "Whoops" lol

@joanniecossette2268

6 жыл бұрын

I looooove that little mistake XD

@frozennz1

5 жыл бұрын

Is this a recurring thing?

I started listening to Alt-J again, don't know why ever stopped. When they played Taro a rush of memories came back to me the minute I heard the guitar. What a beautiful song with so many happy beautiful memories attached. Back then, the world for me seemed so much more vibrant and colourful. As I've grown up, the colour drains each year. Listening to this song brings some of the colour back.

Honestly, I've listened to EVERYTHING alt-j has put out, and there hasn't been ONE song that I haven't fallen in love with. 10/10 band, would recommend.

@nadiakeaton5680

5 жыл бұрын

agreed!

@robertschneider8808

4 жыл бұрын

Mia Grace some of the stuff on relaxer just goes over my head. I‘m simply not smart enough for it. Most of reduxer also isn’t for me but all in all I have to agree with you.

@mkpownerboi3320

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertschneider8808 reduxer sucks, relaxer is great except for last year

@reflexivmusic

4 жыл бұрын

Relaxer was a bit of a let down for me, it seemed a bit rushed and thin compared to the first two albums. Although they are hard to top anyway, I always come back to them

@dulcejocelyn7102

4 жыл бұрын

Mia Grace thanks!!

petition for a bon iver tiny desk concert

@joelgarza1514

5 жыл бұрын

i dont think he would do it

@joelgarza1514

5 жыл бұрын

as much as id love to

@helloworld-vc8lq

5 жыл бұрын

yes please

@zebra1701

5 жыл бұрын

David Carr where did you hear this?

@franciscovaldez4350

5 жыл бұрын

That would be amazing

I fucking love when the artists smile while they are performing, that show that they love what they are doing

Set List 3WW: 0:00 In Cold Blood: 4:59 Warm Foothills: 8:35 Taro: 11:58

J'ai pleuré instantanément en écoutant Taro. C'est magnifiquement chanté, le doux du ton tranchant avec la dureté des paroles. Toutes mes félicitations Alt-J, vous êtes géniaux.

I was expected the voice from glasses guy but blondy beardy surprised.

That "hipster John Oliver" cosplay is awesome.

@bigballzs

7 жыл бұрын

+Paul Mabie funniest comment in a long time!

@ObesePuppies

7 жыл бұрын

n3cotraf thats Kassem G

@TheNehoc13

7 жыл бұрын

ahahaha this wins the internet for the day.

@Miracleberry1

7 жыл бұрын

John Oliver is a hipster

@cjschmitt4882

7 жыл бұрын

whom of which is a complete fucking tool

They seriously should record an entire album like this, strings and all

The cello girl smiling is the little fairy that balances this group out

@seansloth7730

2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure she's crushing over Joe Newman lol (I think)

Taro has been one of my favorite songs for years. When I'm bored at work, I'll write out the lyrics from memory, it's so beautiful. This is the first time I've seen it live like this though!

wow. warm foothills blew my mind. That's my favorite song from 'this is all yours' just beautiful

HOW DO THE TINY DESKS GUY DO SUCH A GOOD JOB AT MIXING THESE ARTIST - EVERY - SINGLE - TIME. Geezus

@bartjanssen690

5 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha right :)

@bryantw4375

3 жыл бұрын

Best audio team on the internet, or anywhere really

@globalsoundconcerts

3 жыл бұрын

thanks! learn more here: www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2019/04/02/705579879/tiny-tech-tips-microphones

@michaelfrederickson951

2 жыл бұрын

They should introduce them to the SNL music team they need the help

@joewilmar2495

2 жыл бұрын

The audio engineering is made with love.

I love these guys. In all honesty, they should do more with the strings section. It adds so much depth to their songs.

Dude, "3WW" was awesome, but In cold blood, just blew my mind.

@ninepercentsuperhero

7 жыл бұрын

this album's gonna be so goooooooood

@davorebo5790

7 жыл бұрын

pleader is a good one too. The only song I found hard to like was hit me like that snare..sounds like raging hormonal teens playing music for the first time after getting high.. I was just not feeling that vibe..lol

@xLu1G1x

7 жыл бұрын

Davo Rebo Kinda know what you feel about It. Yeah, probably that song is not their best, but we have very good ones in the new album.

@jaimiecrosby1670

7 жыл бұрын

hit me like a snare has a violent femmes feel to it I'd say. and the violent femmes are not for everyone... I love them.

@marion957

6 жыл бұрын

yaaaassss bro

this drummer is the coolest guy i´ve seen in all my life

i cant understand a single word of it. but i love it.

Admittedly, of the dozens of time I’ve visited this incredible little concert, I’ve never taken the time to read through he description. I’m so glad I did. The strings were so utterly enjoyable and I’ve often wondered how this magic came to be. The adoration and enthusiasm of the cellist is a thing to behold. I share the stars in her eyes. Thank you for the peek behind the curtain. 💕

i've been listening to alt j for like five years now and this is by far the best live performance i've ever seen

After being in love with this band since 2012, I'm FINALLY seeing them live in a few months 😭😭😭

@paintedlips1

2 жыл бұрын

same! :) :)

@RogerEcks

2 жыл бұрын

I was so bummed that they canceled their tour stop in Milwaukee, WI due to logistical issues, but decided at the last minute to play an acoustic set at a very small venue this Friday, March 18th for $35, I couldn't be happier!

@kratsa99

2 жыл бұрын

I’m also seeing them this summer on Tbilisi Open Air 2022 and they’re headlining 🥺 I’m at my happiest rn

@error-co5kj

2 жыл бұрын

Yo me toooo, I've loved them for so long and I get to see them September

@jjody

Жыл бұрын

!!how was it????pls let us know ( :

The outro to Taro played with violins is incredible.

The cellist is so beautiful, and I love that she is really vibing in Taro.

@filthybstard

Жыл бұрын

I agree, there's a few looks with a smile that just subtly convey how awesome the experience is, she recognized it.

I just want to love you in my own language

@lawrencecalablaster568

7 жыл бұрын

Taissia Y I read your comment just as they sang that line for the second time :)

@kidorphan

7 жыл бұрын

Taissia Y DUDE I LITERALLY JUST DID THE SAME THING

@YogabyNanda

7 жыл бұрын

yes!!!

@seanwild111

7 жыл бұрын

a

@Buddha_Approved

5 жыл бұрын

Same here whoa! Haha

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@chalievargas6989

3 жыл бұрын

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@carmencaamano9434

3 ай бұрын

Tenéis cuenta bancaria...no tenemos tarjeta en la comunidad!!

I love this so much. Alt J has been my favorite band for a decade. Their music always calms my crazy, anxious self down.

This performance is so incredible! 🥺 I've listened so many times over the years

I love the Tiny Desk Concerts! They are so raw. You really get to hear their true unfiltered musicianship. alt-j nailed it!

ANOTHER ALT-J TINY DESK FUCK YEAH

@lolataylor9158

7 жыл бұрын

Hidey Arguelles MY REACTION EXACTLY

This intro song...I keep wanting to revisit. It's intoxicating, Relaxer indeed. I love Alt-J. These guys are so good live. The cellist seemed to really dig the mood of the song as it developed too, that is fun to watch, so chill.

This was wonderful to listen through. When they said they were going to play a song from their first album and said "Taro," I couldn't remember which one it was. Then they started playing it and I was immediately whisked back to the Summer of 2013 and filled with a million memories. Losing my job, almost killing myself, calling my ex in tears who came to help me and he hugged and then kissed me and said, "I don't want a relationship," moving into a dirty apartment with a wonderful lady where we never turned on the AC and always had the windows open to the almost dirty kind of downtown area. 85 degrees at home always. Working a bunch of different oddball jobs on campus. Taking calculus based physics. Ex saying he adored me, then saying we have to stop because he's going on a date, coming back and saying he didn't realize how much he cared for me and how wonderful I was. Going over to his place, him hiding me from his roommates at first. Me becoming obsessed with cleaning and plants as a form of control and fostering growth in something else when I couldn't foster it in myself. Getting into yoga, always showing up to class smelling of bleach after scrubbing my bathroom for two hours and with dirt under my fingernails from taking care of my plants. As soon as they started playing Taro when I listened through today, I fell to my knees and started ugly crying. Crazy what music can do to you. Kind of a strange tmi story, but wanted to share it. Now I work a stable corporate job, live in a nice apartment, have a normal boyfriend, live a simple normal life. Interesting to think back on the more strange times and realize, "I lived that."

@mynamedoesntmatter3231

7 жыл бұрын

I know that you posted this story a while ago but I just want to thank you for doing so. For some reason your story resonated with me. I'm glad things are better for you now.

@richardhill8715

6 жыл бұрын

As am I..... again thanks for sharing this piece of your life with usl

@cardcol

6 жыл бұрын

Such a touching story showing what music can do. Thanks so much for sharing it!

@leonardomoreno9773

6 жыл бұрын

It's been a year since you wrote that comment, we don't know each other, we live in completely opposite countries (Venezuela says hi); nevertheless, I feel strongly related to your personal story. I am myself going through some stuff, and it's always reassuring to find people being this vulnerable and open to show others that you can keep moving forward, that you can come out successful at the end. Hope you're doing well, and hope to, one day, look back the same way as you and say "I lived that, came out victorious". Good vibes to you, bless!

@stefanmannn

6 жыл бұрын

Thats is the power of music, it can connect all of us.

I think their drummer is very talented

@ninaincerti

5 жыл бұрын

He is also 80% deaf

@Budasrosary

5 жыл бұрын

Really!? I always though he was exceptional and now I read this!

@aaronrumfelt8111

5 жыл бұрын

He is precise as fuck if nothing else

@plnester

5 жыл бұрын

funny - I was just watching "in cold blood" thinking "wow, his rhythm is all over the place. I wonder if this song is going to fly apart." But they kept it together. Love this concert.

@BlueGenesis.

5 жыл бұрын

1000% concur

Joe got so red when he missed that note during Taro.

@rewind94

7 жыл бұрын

it was very sweet :-)

@lodellas

6 жыл бұрын

Aaron Wade It just melted my heart. Dawwwwww

@sharpener1324

6 жыл бұрын

15:00

@frishavocadoo

4 жыл бұрын

Red as a tiny pitanga

@elmpero6483

4 жыл бұрын

Favorite bit

On of the best sets ever

@vonsmutt4254

Ай бұрын

The first time Alt-J was on Tiny desk I think was a better set quite honestly

Oh my word, I cried. What an amazing sound. Love it.

FINALLY A LIVE VERSION OF WARM FOOTHILLS ! Also Thom's drumming man .. insane!

Currently the eighth time I've listened in the three days. Absolutely stellar new take on music we've got here. Wonderful job on the strings too! Truly atmospheric music.

14:42 The moment of pure feelings. And then 20 sec later a small mistake causing big smiles on everyones faces

I’ve watched this so many times this week. Thank you

4 beautiful songs the way they change rhythms and sound is emotional... Fave band

Agh. The added strings are amazing!! I want a full studio recording of these arrangements, they're gorgeous!

I do not know their names but gosh love them, every time I have a mental breakdown or a stress crisis, these guys soothe me with their music and I can stand on my feet again! Thank you!

This was fantastic. Really digging the percussion with the strings. Please keep making more!

Taro alone is reason enough for a return visit, if you ask me

@joshturner3084

2 жыл бұрын

It’s my favorite song by them

warm foothills cleans my soul

@Dance_of_a_tree_called_life

6 жыл бұрын

wow ... it's true , mine too ... squeeekey Kuh-leeen.

I can't get enough of this video or this band! The strings are a gorgeous addition! Kudos to all for making this seem like they've ALWAYS played together! Makes my heart happy and in these times that's a rare thing!

Taro is the song that got me in to Alt J. I’m surprised how good they sound live I’ve gotta see them in concert.

This was pure magic. I was completely captivated. I've always loved how your music and artistry keep me guessing. Thank you for sharing your beautiful gifts with the world.

Where are the rice cakes at?

@arnoldogonzalez2214

5 жыл бұрын

They must have put them in their butt.

@masterxyr

5 жыл бұрын

so I knew nothing of the rice cake business. Googled it. JESUS, it's a 10M views video by now... and it's pretty cool :)

@PatriciaLalor

4 жыл бұрын

Sonia Richter I’m loving all these references

@rowzee.

4 жыл бұрын

The Rice Cakes are from my state! Roz is an amazing lady!

@studentism

4 жыл бұрын

@@rowzee. wrong rice cakes

I've been waiting for this. This was amazing

Always a delight to listen to Alt-J, record or live. Such a really great band, I’m cannot get enough, please keep putting out your perfect music.

This gives me goosebumps, it’s a beautiful performance

The string trio should've said "Hi" during the "Girls from the pool say hi" part

@Northbirdy

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah that really triggered me

@cyberschn1tzel997

7 жыл бұрын

i think one of them is a guy with fabio hair

@SugarKingObi

6 жыл бұрын

Or just 2 of them.

@nagualdesign

5 жыл бұрын

@ulises albarran Or the previous 17 minutes. He looks exactly like a man with long hair to me, but then I always was good at differentiating between men and women just by looking.

@wackdaddy3256

5 жыл бұрын

@@nagualdesign stop bragging about weird shit

Absolutely beautiful music. Thank you once again, NRP!

A wonderful friend of mine, from many years ago, first introduced me to alt-j and what an incredible experience it has been...I've been following their music ever since and they never disappoint...a truly magnificent, quirky and immensely talented band. Love them and this.

This is demanding music for being so emotional. I mean, this is really stimulating on at least 3 different levels of input. Delicious. Unbelievable.

this was absolutely beautiful. Alt J, please record an album w this set up!

Original and sublime! An inclusive voice so needed in our world today. Thank you!

Thank you so much for bringing them back. It is such a beautiful performance. I'm gonna see them in two months and I cannot wait to hear them live (especially Taro!) 😊

15:02 he's like oops and then gets super blushed , my favorite part haha

@gazthebomb

3 жыл бұрын

What do they say?

@bazilstribrnaruka2348

3 жыл бұрын

@@gazthebomb "hey, Taro!", just like in the song itself

In cold blood went straight into my Spotify playlist after hearing it here, what a tune! Beautiful

i think I've listened to this 30 times in the past 2 days. This is music at the purest and finest level, and I love it!

I love you alt-J so much, your music moves me in so many ways, thank you!!!

When his face turns red, i smiled :)

That version of Taro is bitchin! Sounds awesome with the strings.

@tomascabralhunter7592

7 жыл бұрын

miss the duct tape tho

@nickfromCO

7 жыл бұрын

hahaha true.

this is such a put together performance. it's so nice to see the way band works together in such an intimate setting. alt j you're amazing ❤

Saw Alt J in Bristol in about 2013 ish I think. Friend of mine got an EP with Fitzpleasure on, which we wore out. So we booked the gig, about 150 capacity, and then before the date came round they sort of took off and the gig got postponed a few times. Eventually they got to the gig, and it was obviously too small for them but we appreciated they honored it. They turned up, played the album perfectly plus one additional song which was a Kylie Minogue cover I think. Everyone was impressed by the quality, but a huge lack of stage presence, and perhaps appreciation for everyone there who were among the first to support them. Still, amazing creativity, authenticity and quality music.

Never heard a better drummer

Thom is literally one of the most inspiring people in the music industry

Best Tiny Desk ever!! And I really love the acts that have been through Tiny Desk!!

This is amazing. Thanks to all involved.

That cello player is beautiful holy crap😍

@ariorojas2901

7 жыл бұрын

and she was the only one looking genuinely happy to be playing with these beasts

@JanjayTrollface

7 жыл бұрын

Always had a thing for cellists... dunno why. This is just another confirmation *8 )

@sk8likeachamp

7 жыл бұрын

the other might simply have taking it way seriously :) (stress)

@ariorojas2901

7 жыл бұрын

El Pogo that could also be true. As a musician myself, I would pass out haha.

@ADarvishian

7 жыл бұрын

fucking beta

HOW do they sound so magical!!!!!!!! just how! nearly nobody sounds as good when singing life and they nailed it a HUGE time!

Thanks Bob for bringing them back (although I've only seen this a year late)! Watched them live once and I want it so bad for it to happen again!

Wonderful music! Everything sounds so good together, the voices, the instruments! I'm delighting myself into this music.

It’s really difficult right now to listen to anything else but this performance. Over and over again.

I love themm!!!

@stanmorris5108

2 жыл бұрын

Just saw your comment on the high rice cake boys

SO FREAKING AWESOOOME! I just found them and can't stop listening to them...

I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE ALT-J ! I have been listening to them for years ! I love their vibe and unique vocals. 💕

That was an amazing performance! Love the sound! It's out of this world! Atl-J truly took the challenge heads first.

Soooo good! Taro was incredible haven’t heard anything alike!

This is just amazing! I have no words ♡

How truly beautiful. Thank you. More please.

5 years later still sends shivers down my spine ...

Love the work of this guys (NPR) for bring so talented bands to perform. From Mac Miller to Alt-J, fromCafé Tacvba to Tash Sultana. Keep on fire and thanks for so many good performances. 😍

Extreme amounts of talent. This is such a good refresher