We will never know the temperature of that room.

@sojeda82

3 жыл бұрын

best comment ever. it seems you have all four seasons in that room. at once

@reeddavis6216

3 жыл бұрын

Very underrated comment

@quentinmckay8658

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@ohshiz4244

3 жыл бұрын

Is this comment based upon the string section's dress compared with BC's? BC rarely wears short sleeve. I *think* this may be due to his Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome. If so, it'd be just him...which would be no different than most of us who are overly sensitive to our perceived imperfections. -If I am wrong about all of this just ignore me. :)

@edwinzer0

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

The folks who run the sound / eq for these TinyDesk shows are heroes.

@jawless7616

5 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking its nice to HEAR his voice again.

@ashleyo8889

4 жыл бұрын

hell yeah they are :-)

@georgesteinhagen8147

4 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable what they do... hats off!!!

@rodneystephenson7693

4 жыл бұрын

Why you dont see events like this at Wal-Mart haha. Somebody at this dang shop is a god and deserves some form of recognition.

@breezzythumper

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Wish I could like comment again.

the older I get the more it feels like I'm hearing Tonight Tonight for the first time

@Adamchevy

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, what an impressively great song!

@MyEnemy

4 жыл бұрын

I love you.

@guillaumeduflo6206

4 жыл бұрын

We thought our heroes would never get old. But they did so did we ...

@foxlight3

4 жыл бұрын

I feel that too

@thytoe

4 жыл бұрын

You can never leave without leaving a piece of youth :)

Big props to Jerry Cantrell on the viola. A humble, dynamic talent.

@dsmoreira2010

3 жыл бұрын

now i can't stop thinking about a Tiny Desk with AiC

@mountainspeaksfire7041

3 жыл бұрын

🤣😂

@mojojoe-jo2170

2 жыл бұрын

Also for not so subtly eyeballing the cellist a reminder to emphasize the 3 on the opener

@mack86523

2 жыл бұрын

I just spit water out on my keyboard.

@followdanger890

2 жыл бұрын

@@dsmoreira2010 same, that would be insanity.

I remember first finding Smashing Pumpkins when I was in third grade. At the time, I wasn't allowed to listen to secular music (in all fairness third grade is probably a little early for Melancholy and the Infinite Sadness) but Stacy was a fifth grader down the street who wore Chucks and played a Strat and had a giant Nirvana poster and I was obsessed with her. I remember when she gave me a single track tape with Bullet With Butterfly Wings and I listened to it over and over (quietly in my room so my parents couldn't hear) literally until it fell apart in my tape player. I think I cried myself to sleep that night. Years later when I got my first job, I realized I couldn't be kept from listening to what I wanted to listen to and staring at my first paycheck in epiphany, I frantically and recklessly drove to the record store in the mall and bought the first album I ever bought with my own money: Siamese Dream. And then I played it until it was almost transparent and too scratched to all hell to make it more than 30 seconds into "Today." So I bought it again. In fact, I bought that album 4 times before CDs became a novelty and now it's just downloaded on my phone. I don't know what it was about Billy Corgan's voice that hooked me but it got in deep man, and never really let go. So when I say I love this man I mean I love him. I hate how overused and cliche this is but Billy Corgan changed my life. Well, him and Stacy Pfeiffer from down the street. She was a total badass.

@KeliRay

6 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best things I've ever read.

@anthonycusinato3969

6 жыл бұрын

Keli Renda you should maybe try getting yourself down to a little more reading...

@kasimndfck5320

6 жыл бұрын

😿😻👁️‍🗨️💘

@Away.Aweigh.A.Way.

6 жыл бұрын

anthony cusinato maybe try not shitting on something other people find positive, you insufferable child

@KeliRay

6 жыл бұрын

wat?

Tonight, Tonight is one of the most beautiful songs ever

@feliciakidd9358

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is!

@denisecounts5381

3 жыл бұрын

The music!!

@gnarlyishellagnarly

3 жыл бұрын

I like mayonnaise

@harveyandruss8748

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't mind Today either....

@saschab2992

2 жыл бұрын

makes me remember the good old days :) i could cry everytime i hear it

The recording quality is insane.

@peanutbutterrobot

5 жыл бұрын

little too much on the highs in the mix, but it does sound good.

@robertadams2365

Жыл бұрын

@@peanutbutterrobot agree but hey….beauty is never perfect.

@peanutbutterrobot

Жыл бұрын

@@robertadams2365 ain't that the truth

Could you imagine being one of the string players finding out you are going to play with Bily Corgan, and then getting the sheet music to "Tonight, Tonight." I've seen some awesome stuff on Tiny Desk but that has to be one of my favorite of all time.

0:00 "Tonight, Tonight" 4:30 "Aeronaut" 8:03 "Mandarynne"

@elr1cbros

4 жыл бұрын

Ty

@KarlRock

3 жыл бұрын

Thx

@Fatality2k6

2 жыл бұрын

thanks mate

@bonaventura7908

15 күн бұрын

Thx ❤️

This is probably the best version of Tonight Tonight. The vocals are so sensitive and you can hear Billy's age and maturity in them.

@greenmatrix30seven

3 жыл бұрын

He is going super within performing this 1

@rioslatino

Жыл бұрын

a wise comment bud!

@averyprice9422

8 ай бұрын

1998 at The Grand Ole Opry House...

@jhlikuu

5 ай бұрын

exactly

I met Billy during a layover in Texas. I was at a really rough point in my life and he was really sweet and insightful. Amazing person and amazing talent

Sound quality on this is simply amazing. Nothing short of a studio recording.

He might be complicated, but his music is simple and magical...

@bm-ye1jj

Жыл бұрын

Perfectly said

@jerryboy3301

Жыл бұрын

Musical geniuses are often complicated.....

@jett3474

10 ай бұрын

Well, I wouldn't exactly say his music is simple

@TheMightyChuRro

7 ай бұрын

@@jett3474 simple-ish chord progressions with really good layering. Although to layer and make songs the way he does one needs a not so simple brain for sure

@carefulicarus7393

5 ай бұрын

He's a good guy. SP 'fans'' are the problem. Bunch of ungrateful a**holes

The 90’s... golden era. So many good memoirs listening Corgan’s voice.

I clicked on this not expecting much, maybe a musician past his prime, in decline. He sounds better than ever and these were beautiful tunes. Loved "Aeronaut" and "Mandarynne", and of course Tonight Tonight. Very well done. You know a great musician when they can play in a situation like this one. It cuts the wheat from the chaff. Doing my shoe gazing days I drove around an entire summer never taking Siamese Dream out of my changer just living that album.

@nebulous8389

4 жыл бұрын

He never declined just a misstep with Zeitgeist but still a solid album

@friendship6668

3 жыл бұрын

With his 2 recent acoustic solo records & the new Pumpkins album its like he found it again. Thats for sure. And their live performances are amazing. His voice really is great But even his experimental synth albums Aegea & Siddhartha are intriguing

my eyes are watery after hearing tonight, tonight again after a long while... thanks SP

@feliciakidd9358

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I love this song so much. The official music video is wonderful.

One of the most talented music composers of any generation. His music will be even more appreciated as time goes on. Thank you for all the work you have done, so much appreciated.

I'll always have a soft spot for Billy Corgan/Smashing Pumpkins. Crowd surfed for the first time in 1994 seeing them in Fitchburg, MA (then called Wallace Civic Center). Loved the ability of that band to go from raw power to quiet, melancholy in a heartbeat. Wonderful surprise to see him on the Tiny Desk & his new songs are beautiful.

@lizquandt

6 жыл бұрын

WGBH Music you mean *mellon collie? :^)

@MountEmult

6 жыл бұрын

i was at that show! Wow, totally forgot about that. Fun.

@WGBHMusic

6 жыл бұрын

Nice! I remember it basically being a hockey arena... the crowd lost their minds when they played Rocket two or three songs in... Siamese Dream was taking over the airwaves. Good times.

@MountEmult

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was a medium sized hockey arena, I actually played hockey there many years earlier! Which I also just remembered when you mentioned that!!! I remembered being shocked that they were playing in Fitchburg. We traveled down from Umass Amherst for the show. Yeah it was crazy.

@ElephantsAreAfraidofBees

6 жыл бұрын

Saw Jane's Addiction there too. Odd little venue but good memories!

Whoever got him on Tiny Desk needs a raise!

So glad to see William Patrick Corgan play with Legolas before i died.

@te9591

5 жыл бұрын

That violinist operates his stringed instrument like a professional killer.

Wow, his voice is strong here. The strings add so much depth. Very moving and we'll done. I wish him nothing but good things

@robertadams2365

Жыл бұрын

Right? I hope he preserves the voice of Gen X.

Wonderful version of Tonight, Tonight. It really shows, once again, how great that song is. Thank you, Billy.

@JacobFrey

6 жыл бұрын

yes yes yes

@marcelopepinho

5 жыл бұрын

Epic....in every style he plays .... this song will be remembered forever and ever

@julianinglis4383

5 жыл бұрын

Juan Carlos Prada i

Those violins at the beginning of the amazing performance of "Tonight, tonight" gave me goose bumps. Love u, Billy.

@screamingtrees9619

4 жыл бұрын

Mariana Luisina Farias yea the violins make me sad, it hurts. Love this version of tonight.

What a treat....Billy is a true musical genius...

Omg, takes me straight back to the hardest point in my life with the music that got me through all the bullshit. Billy was so important to my coming of age.

Best tiny desk I've seen in a long time, absolutely beautiful, and that chellist...... perfection.

@gregkosinski2303

3 жыл бұрын

She plays the chello beautifully.

When I was a freshman in high school, there was this awesome upper classman I really looked up to, and she kind of took this nerdy, sheltered kid under her wing and taught me about what was cool in high school in the mid 90s. My education started with music, and she made me a mixed tape. The first track on side 1 was Bullet with Butterfly Wings, and that was my intro to the Smashing Pumpkins. When I started driving myself to school a couple years later, I played that tape on the way to school every morning, always starting with track 1, side 1, until I graduated from high school. I still adore Billy Corgan's distinctive voice, which has really just improved with maturity, it seems.

@judasRP

4 ай бұрын

❤

You ever think about how hard it would be to level a concert like this? Mad skills by the sound engineer

damn two jackets and a scarf inside

@nryberg

4 жыл бұрын

This is the comment I came looking for!!!

@te9591

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. He has to warm the anti matter of his alt rock gothic heart. He sent a smile over to you and now hes cold.

@closebits

4 жыл бұрын

And he's a bit puffy in figure too. Plenty of natural insulation.

@te9591

4 жыл бұрын

@@closebits billy corgan is not the Michelin man.

@vdr3846

4 жыл бұрын

Bulletproof vest.

Damn Billy's still got it! Hopefully a reunion next year! I was 17 when Mellon collie and the infinite sadness was released, Miss the 90's!

I'd just like to say that I do, in fact, believe in Billy Corgan.

Billy Corgan shaped my whole musical world.

This is all of my wildest dreams come true!!!! His voice is so much more melodic now, his music has aged beautifully

Tonight, Tonight (via Wikipedia): "...the song is addressed to himself [Billy Corgan], who escaped from an abusive childhood against all odds, so as to keep him believing in himself." Knowing that, when he sings (2:25): "...the place I was born." The way he changes the lyric from "you" to "I" gives me chills.

@yurimujica9459

Жыл бұрын

He changed that part of the original song,it Says "you were born"

@aybproducciones2909

Жыл бұрын

I read something similar about "Disarm", supposedly about his experience as a foster kid.

@Thomas-pu7nl

Жыл бұрын

No sorry... "the city by the lake the place I was born." is just Chicago where... he was born...

@JamesYShih

Жыл бұрын

@@Thomas-pu7nl yup, which is next to Lake Michigan. No disagreement there. By him changing the pronoun from "you" to "I" makes the song even more personal.

@noelNJA82

5 ай бұрын

@@JamesYShih definitely picked up on that too, very subtle but powerful change.

I'm waiting for the Smashing Pumpkins song called "Tomorrow" which brings their trilogy of "Today" and "Tonight" to completion.

@dewilew2137

4 жыл бұрын

Travis Huey maybe we will get a yesterday as well

@GroovesAndLands

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe it should be called Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow ???

@bradley1048

4 жыл бұрын

The Before Trilogy of music.

@fernandoretamalesl

3 жыл бұрын

I of the Mourning was a close one.

@xyu2198

2 жыл бұрын

yesterday - the beatles today - the smashing pumpkins tomorrow - silverchair

There's something about Billy's voice that I have always loved

@BORDEMER78

Жыл бұрын

me too

@robertadams2365

Жыл бұрын

Because it comes from his soul. When he sings, you can tell he feels it.

Shout out to the violinists.

@jamesfullwood7788

5 жыл бұрын

And the violist and the cellist....

@drewcamero1489

4 жыл бұрын

PuertoBlack their inner and outer beauty is such a counter point to Billy goat gruff

Was smitten over 30 years ago and still am!

Aeronaut is such a beautiful song. I hope he never stops writing.

The sound engineering @ NPR Music is superb. Similarly Live on KEXP in Seattle does a stellar job as well. The audio quality is often better than the actual studio recordings or live venue performances.

Who else could hear the Jellybelly guitar intro as soon as Tonight Tonight ended?

@ChopAndBrew

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Embedded in my blood!

@drummingbad9358

5 жыл бұрын

for sure!

@foxlight3

4 жыл бұрын

ya no avoiding that, I have to get my kids freaking albums that aren't digital

@SPACEB0YZER0

3 жыл бұрын

Lol yep

@trisooma6348

3 жыл бұрын

anticipation sucks; I paused this vid and listened to Jellybelly (instant gratification, plz)

wow...this is why I love NPR

@MrWiggnuts

6 жыл бұрын

Brian Anderson you are everywhere

@rhysj4926

5 жыл бұрын

Marry it then

@daytonabeachUSA

5 жыл бұрын

Eh npr blows. However they’ve really nailed it with this series a few times. It bothers me that liberals identify with npr. It’s nothing more than establishment tripe.

I love this so much. Wish he would've sang "Galapagos"

Corgan's voice has aged like fine whine.

@jamesfullwood7788

5 жыл бұрын

I don't think anybody's going to get that.

@rhysj4926

5 жыл бұрын

Anthony kiedis voice aged like milk

@el34glo59

5 жыл бұрын

@@rhysj4926 Kiedis never had a voice

@bitchtitsixsixsix

5 жыл бұрын

Took me a sec but I see what you did there.

@alexkenley1

5 жыл бұрын

doesn't matter still good

Did not expect Tiny Desk to bring this legend here! I'm so happy!!!

Such a unique voice.

@hisyam9271

6 жыл бұрын

what a great voice

@giorginololli

6 жыл бұрын

A great artist

@NeverSaySandwich1

5 жыл бұрын

Whiny, yet whispy. Iconic

@feliciakidd9358

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I love his voice.

@Bryman5000

3 жыл бұрын

Dude is a studio singer.

Billy never sold out in my opinion, still makes good music & true to his own style, God bless you brother

i love the intimacy of tiny desk concerts. They make musical performances feel more personal and warm :)

Seriously what absolute amazing song writing... no bells or whistles just pure talent.

@paulbedell8234

5 жыл бұрын

MrRicepaper Billy took these songs to Rick Ruben as “rough” demos. Expecting rick to want more production. He wanted them all stripped down just like this. I’m glad billy went to Rick and put his trust in him. The entire new BC album is Awesome. Rick deserves some credit I think.

So underrated as a songwriter and musician. Shaped a lot of my teenage years with the Pumpkins. Such a diverse talented band no matter how the lineup changed.

@Caine99223

4 жыл бұрын

David Pearson I think what he means is that not too many people mention Billy’s name when they talk about the greatest songwriters/musicians. I’m just talking about the conversations I’ve experienced though. The smashing pumpkins are not a very popular band where I live and I’m one of the few teenagers that like them. Of course most people where I am know 1979 though. Again, just speaking from my experiences so I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s completely different where u are.

@greyrinnon5907

4 жыл бұрын

Best songwriter of all time

@thefabulous4

4 жыл бұрын

Underrated? He is regarded as an all time great. Make no mistake

@sspbrazil

4 жыл бұрын

WoodrowWilson underrated? He’s a millionaire. I wouldn’t say that’s underrated. Lol.

@teamEP789

4 жыл бұрын

THERE'S the guy with the "underrated" comment

8:51 This bit reminded me of the end of Hummer (like an echo of that era) - so beautiful thank you! 😍

Billy's voice always have a way to touch the listener to bring back old memories. Is it only me?

@dimebrad2760

Жыл бұрын

No its not only you. Billy sounds incredible imo one of a kind.

@xXxDigitalBathxXx

10 ай бұрын

Agreed

The 90's.....great time to come of age with great music.

@wesleyalan9179

4 жыл бұрын

Yep..I miss it...A LOT!

I've always loved Billy Corgans songs. His voice is beautiful.

Just imagine yourself standing over there listening to this magnificent and glorious concert.

I don't always get melancholy when listening music, but when I hear the Smashing Pumpkins, I get melancholied to infinite sadness.

@plsdetox8820

11 ай бұрын

I know it's been 4 years since you said this, but you should know that this stranger appreciates this comment.

@xzysyndrome

9 ай бұрын

This is not the Smashing Pumpkins...this is The Ego and some string players.

Couldn’t have clicked this faster.

@CamKnoppMusic

6 жыл бұрын

I was like "HOLY SHIT!" when I saw it

@mayradreschererramouspe2929

6 жыл бұрын

@SoundAuthor

6 жыл бұрын

same ;)

@phoebiechurch6303

5 жыл бұрын

Hell yes.

@mattyfarrelly521

5 жыл бұрын

Same bro

Damn...I had no idea he was that good. These are fantastic performances...

Corgan is underrated if that's possible. One of my favorite musicians over the years. Great songwriter and lyricist. He's been at it for literally more than 30 years and has somehow remained inspired and able to write songs that make you listen.

@bm-ye1jj

Жыл бұрын

His words are magic. Probably bc he says he creates his songs as poems before translating them to lyrics

@AntonioCrashMusic

Жыл бұрын

Underrated? He won two grammys (and 12 nominations), he won 7 MTV awards (16 nominations) and more than 30 million albums sold worldwide...

his voice has not changed with age at all, that's awesome.

This sent me right back into one of the best times in my life.

I love love love how this video just straight away opens with Tonight.

Blasting Cherub Rock before school started, walking the campus, feeling like a fucking badass. Smashing Pumpkins is life

I saw smashing pumpkins in 2000 in South Africa! Amazing show!

Has anyone else noticed one of the String Quartet bears striking resemblance to Vigo from Ghostbusters 2?

Tonight, Tonight was the first song I taught myself on guitar. Billy Corgan and the Smashing Pumpkins are the reason I wanted to learn how to play.

Waited my whole life to see them in concert and finally did last fall. It was awesome, they were phenomenal and I'll never forget it.

Not only can Billy rock out, but he also writes these beautiful songs!

Not too bad reminds me of when I was younger.. "the more you change the less you feel"

@ChiggyChiggyChiggy

6 жыл бұрын

Let's have beans in every meal.

@MB-ln9nv

6 жыл бұрын

He’s throwing daggers in those lines, incredible insight on life in his mid to late 20s

@kymberlishea2036

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Hawk my new tattoo 🤘❤️

@calebbasile2219

6 жыл бұрын

1979 is also super nostalgic. Overplayed a bit but I still love it. An acid trip woke me back up to how badass a song it is. This whole album too

@rhysj4926

5 жыл бұрын

@@calebbasile2219 bless

He’s so good. One of the best 90s bands.

Honestly, one of my favorite musicians, He's so genuine, talented, passionate, intelligent, and compassionate. Love his music, truly resonates with me.

Super nice guy in person. Definitely had a fanboy moment when I waited on him at a small vegetarian restaurant in Dallas.

@BrxIghtside

5 жыл бұрын

Nursecloudy 108 should have given him a smashed pumpkin drink

@te9591

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a neat experience. Didnt know he was vegetarian.

@jasex33

5 жыл бұрын

D. Cloudy 108 you’re cute lol

@Th3DarkCanuck

3 жыл бұрын

Dallas has vegan restaurants?

The soundtrack to my youth was everything Smashing Pumpkins. I know Billy and the band have been through a lot... so it's very heart warming to see him continuing doing his thing. MCATIS and Adore are where I first noticed Billy's softer side and his new solo album looks to be very promising. Great performance. The string quartet were just as amazing (also love what they did for Alt-J.) Thanks so much for sharing this.

He manages to tap into what we've all felt. It feels like being in a dark forest. A beautiful one. Eternal fall but finding comfort in the loneliness.

I love he did "Tonight, Tonight." iconic Pumpkins.

Awesome. I remember Smashing Pumpkins played every night @ the Metro in the early 90s..thankyou everybody!

There is still a lot of life left in his voice.

I'll never forget my very first concert. Smashing Pumpkins at the bronco bowl in Dallas Texas. 1996 I was 11. I count myself lucky to experience them before their fall.... miss you D'arcy get yourself clean and come back to us.

This version of “Tonight” is so great! One of my all time favorites.

That guitar sounds fucking phenomenal. So does Billy's voice. So do the strings.

@gregkosinski2303

2 жыл бұрын

No need to swear

@peterthirdandthebridges

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregkosinski2303 bruh

I realize he’s played and sung “Tonight” a million times but it’s got to be an extremely difficult tune to pull off yet he absolutely kills it here. Fucking amazing.

Wow I honestly didn't know he was this good. My bad. Really wonderful.

I honestly keep coming back to this video. The most beautiful music I've heard ❤❤❤❤

Thank you. Could not have come at a better time. What an incredible production.

Crazy to see him older...my era❤

Sitting around a fire with a dozen of my friends on a perfect night listening to songs like Tonight Tonight is one of my favorite memories.

Chorei assistindo aqui, eu simplesmente amo o billy, assisti ao show deles em 1996, eu tinha 16 anos, ele foi o meu herói da minha adolescência. Obrigado Billy, vc fez muitas pessoas felizes com a sua música incrível. Te amo ❤️

this man is a genius songmaker. enjoying all the old and new songs from him

When a legend like Corgan is still humble to do a tiny concert that says it all.

@dewilew2137

4 жыл бұрын

João Silva Dias try desk isn’t exactly a small deal.

Oh! Sweet adolescence.... Such nostalgia and emotion. Tonight tonight makes me cry whenever I hear it. So beautiful and so definitive of an era, for me...

it’s only the first song and i’m crying over my plate of pasta

Beautiful. Always loved Tonight Tonight.... really touched me hearing it played first here.

Wow these Tiny Desk Concerts are really great! Fantastic sound! Thanks

Mandarynne mesmerized me the first time I heard it, and it's only gotten better since. I keep coming back.

Such a wonderful performance, Billy's sensitive voice together with the string instruments and the piano, totally Smaching Pumpkings.

Aeronaut beautifully crushes my soul

Billy Corgan is a star

I always loved the strings of Tonight Tonight. Those strings enchanted me at the age of 12 & still am.

So beautiful

very recently harbored a powerful fascination with this guy and smashing pumpkins