these two take themselves just the right amount of serious

I love how Courtney smiles and giggles at Kurt's guitar playing haha

This is probably my favorite tiny desk concert. I come back to it when I’m going through hard stuff and it brings me comfort. I just realized that Courtney and Kurt mirror each other when they play like Paul and John 🥰

@bernadetteelizabeth5394

9 ай бұрын

Oh, wow. They do!

Probably the most charming Tiny Desk concert I've seen.

This is so human I love it, they're just playing music having a good time, and even if they make a little mistake they just laugh. I really think the human element is lacking in music today. This is a breath of fresh air.

goddamn these two idiots together are the cutest thing i've ever seen in my life

@bobdylan6454

5 жыл бұрын

"idiots"... fuck you. lol

@Bearsarepeople2

4 жыл бұрын

that's not very nice man.

@wesleyalan9179

4 жыл бұрын

Lol...

@wesleyalan9179

4 жыл бұрын

Part of me likes these two...a part of me hates'm ....and I hate that

@judkilgore3822

4 жыл бұрын

Goofballs, maybe, but not idiots. I love that they’re genuinely having fun with this.

I think it was perfect. Makes me happy to see music can still be that fun and simple

Complicated lyrics, complex guitars, how do they play and sing at the same time?!?! Amazing musicians ❤️

I love the whole feel of their project together, and the album is great. Not trying to harmonize much or do too much, just two friends from across the globe, trading verses and having a good time.

@03Forrest

6 жыл бұрын

As soon as I saw they were making an album together I was like, "YES!!!" Pre-ordered it right away and love every second of it. So glad these two came together to make an album together.

@MrDirtydaves

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed, it's not polished or anything but I can feel how much fun they're having.

@Theinfinitethought

6 жыл бұрын

Kevin Brosky Except these melodies are exquisite, it's so musical!

@MrNines-lh1fg

5 жыл бұрын

But it’s not good enough when there are real musicians out there who deserve to be k. A stage like this. This took no effort ladies and germs zero, and you still applaud? It’s time to start standing up and saying no, we deserve better on stages like this and it’s out there

@danielkamilo9346

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrNines-lh1fg like who, you? If that Aretha Franklin cover on your page is you then definitely not. Don't talk shit about talented people if you can't back it up. Basically, you fucking suck.

I’ve lived in Indonesia for about a year or so. There wasn’t a day on which I wouldn’t put my headphones on, hop on my motorbike and just roam towards nowhere listening to Kurt. The scenic route together with Kurt’s voice and lyricism painted some of the most vivid memories I’m happy to have.

@hanreality.7266

3 жыл бұрын

Ben Bauer, I love your post! 👍

Very unpredictable yet melodic like a punk spirit infected with nature.

@ianw8479

6 жыл бұрын

Tristan Lynn good description

@m3lisha

6 жыл бұрын

I like that

@julietabney5285

3 жыл бұрын

perfect description

@vjr5261

3 жыл бұрын

YES!!

@davidmatthews3131

3 жыл бұрын

Good point,well made.

I love these sessions, you can hear those little mistakes every now and then and see the artists smile because of that. It feels like a more intimate session after all.

@smlpcollective4166

6 жыл бұрын

This is a very important aspect that is very much overlooked. Starting musicians, especially kids, think that mistakes should be avoided - you need to stick to the sheet. The more you start discovering yourself as an artist, you realise that mistakes are beautiful... they take you to places you never thought existed. Mistakes must be embraced, they must be welcomed, forgiven, and accepted. I know there is a video of Yo yo ma (cellist) somewhere on youtube where he welcomes, acknowledges the first mistake he makes in a concert - and then continues playing. That's great philosophy for life right there!

@SugarshackMusicChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Yesssssss!

@SiRrrRoM

6 жыл бұрын

Edgard Vasquez totally agree, i'm thinkinh how people enjoyed session there :-) thumbs up!!!

@gordongunn3929

6 жыл бұрын

Srikanth S. Absolutely

@sonnygivens4549

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Couldn't have said it better myself!!

I don't know how many times I've revisited this video... It's my go-to when I need to work but am feeling anxious. I just put it on the side or in the background. These two are my favorites and can soothe like no other.

@johansen1010

3 жыл бұрын

Try courtneys prior work .its aewsome

I love the feel of this. Friends just jamming out to their own tunes. Wait, Are you in tune? Yes. (tunes) OK? It'll have to do. They let us into their friendship for a few minutes. So much better than over practiced perfection. Embrace the warts.

@Hankvdb

4 жыл бұрын

This comment captivated the feel of this music so well.

@mauricerogerson5825

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. Reminiscent of days passed out in an old barnyard in Lacy, WA back in 1975.

There's a really beautiful thing going on here

@drewcamero1489

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, its called having fun with another person. Its a lost art.

The chemistry between these two is unbelievable

Their music reminds me of the Juno soundtrack. I love it, music like this makes me happy. =D

@donkeydongle3691

5 жыл бұрын

Mandi Boo moldy peaches baby. Never forget ❤️

@MrBlahdiblahdi

5 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure there is actually any other music like this.

I saw "Kurt and Courtney" and got momentarily confused...

@ZerafLP98

6 жыл бұрын

Nostra Fn Damus SAME

@memorandom7484

6 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, _this_ Kurt won't be murdered by this _Courtney._

@peanutbutterjellyfish2665

6 жыл бұрын

Nostra Fn Damus they both suck about the same...

@arturdutra9967

6 жыл бұрын

The same Lol

@DelScully

6 жыл бұрын

its funny because she plays a kurt cobain jag too aha

Courtney might as well be the coolest being in the planet

@carrico504

6 жыл бұрын

Luis Moldes good thing she's not. The world be a dull place lol

@JJJJJOOOOOaaaaaoooo

6 жыл бұрын

Both of them seem like the most pleasant people in the world

@carrico504

6 жыл бұрын

Joao RK definitely. But it doesn't make them the "coolest beings on the planet"

@JJJJJOOOOOaaaaaoooo

6 жыл бұрын

Garrett Carrico that's just what we call hyperbole I think

@omgwtfafterparty

6 жыл бұрын

She's alright but spot of the coolest being on the planet is reserved by Mac DeMarco

this cured my depression for 20 minutes

@naamashnizel

4 жыл бұрын

Try to drinkand run to the sea :)

@SybilLusch

4 жыл бұрын

naama hirsh that sounds fun to be honest but i live in the midwest

@naamashnizel

4 жыл бұрын

@@SybilLusch how much is ticket to Israel?

@yamilrojas4910

3 жыл бұрын

This both tend to have that effect on all of us, I guess 😌

@naamashnizel

3 жыл бұрын

@@fins6191 לא ואתה?

they sound really balanced together, really cute, everything i like to see

I think these are good kids.

that desk is actually quite large

@chevy2599

6 жыл бұрын

Romancandle5929 😂

@SlippingKnot

6 жыл бұрын

maybe it's the concert that's tiny, so instead of tiny-desk concert it's a tiny desk-concert

@OneAfter-wb9gq

6 жыл бұрын

themadcaplaugh you got that the wrong way round, but I dig it

@emmetLshavinski

6 жыл бұрын

I would tell that desk "Sir, I've seen tiny desks and you are no tiny desk."

@w4r7

5 жыл бұрын

@@emmetLshavinski Followed with..." Good day, sir. I said GOOD DAY!!!"

When songs from their collaborative album first started playing on the radio, I turned on my car and heard Kurt singing. My first thought was, "Holy cow! A male Courtney Barnett!" and then she started singing.... I thought it could not make more sense for them to do a duet/collaboration; it's like they were made for each other.

@johansen1010

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

I like the way they write. Very entertained by the lyrics.

@dancingvon2198

6 жыл бұрын

brad h yep, me, too! Life Like This is a great song to listen to from Lotta Sea Lice, lyrics, tune & all

I have the impression this is what two musically talented kids growing up on a desert island would produce on their own music without the influence of classical/traditional musical training: chords, harmonies, rhythm patterns, you name it. There is not a single second of predictability in this and their talent still shines through every single beat. Love it! Zs

@unoaotroa

5 жыл бұрын

Zsolto66 That's what you think? Really? Desert island music without western influence would sound pretty distant from diatonic chords and 4/4 time.

@jamespriest9658

3 жыл бұрын

It's honest..while unexpected and different they are both musicians, u don't just accidentally play these chords in this timing.

"Kurt shall we rehearse for that Tiny Desk thing?" "..Nah"

@salriiight

6 жыл бұрын

Thought the same

@Barstoolmtn

5 жыл бұрын

Tight guitar!

@jimsmint

5 жыл бұрын

painfully slack. I saw the dude live a few years back, and it was appalling. He was out of tune, sloppy, dull, totally unengaging. Put me right off.

@gibsons7057

5 жыл бұрын

@@jimsmint and looks like a massive entitled loser

@brandoncostner7437

5 жыл бұрын

It's like... Grungy. These are the vibes. They aren't puppets. Are these comments ironic?

I love them they should make another album

I've only just found this vid, I love it! Nothing wrong with getting to the party late, so long as you get here.

0:00 Over Everything 6:15 Continental Breakfast 11:37 Blue Cheese 15:14 Let It Go

@jamesmartin375

6 жыл бұрын

bump this !!

@joeblankenship377

5 жыл бұрын

5:08 The Tune-Up Boogie

@greenyankee

5 жыл бұрын

Only useful comment on here, upvote it

@mintboy

3 жыл бұрын

+

Mesmerising. Like watching two people travelling on different starships trying to coordinate a joint landing. Love it.

This really is one of my favorite Tiny Desks of all time. Somehow here in Covid 2020 it's an especially perfect attitude to everything.

@joeski734

3 жыл бұрын

I think Over Everything is the best song ever done on Tiny Desk.

this music its like a warm huge full of love

@francoistheron3194

6 жыл бұрын

So true!

@alexconnor234

5 жыл бұрын

I'll give you my love

@plutosgardener2631

3 жыл бұрын

@@HooDRidEWhiteY still got the typo in there 😂

@HooDRidEWhiteY

3 жыл бұрын

@@plutosgardener2631 the comment I replied to has since been deleted. It was more funny before, trust me. Thanks for the heads up; I'm deleting my comment since it no longer has the intended effect.

They’re so pure

I love the way she looks at Kurt as if he were the funniest person in the world and they were not playing tohether!

5:53 "That's pretty Kurt-" "YEH"

@jamespriest9658

3 жыл бұрын

Cause it was

@americancheese4387

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamespriest9658 tru

@kreri8129

3 жыл бұрын

That's how you agree in Australian

I seriously can't stop listening to this jam...it's just SO GROOVY!

their sound is sooo.. it feels like im biking slowly in a forest on a warm sunny quiet day with a slight wind in my hair ugh its

I love how Kurt never seems to know how to end the song haha

Stunning chemistry.

The other Kurt & Courtney. They make such a cool couple of mates. Pure joy right there. I love it. X

You guys are on fire Tyler King Krule And now Courtney & Kurt Thanks a lot

@minaramirez6691

6 жыл бұрын

Gerardo Villegas so good right?!

@snakejake15

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, NPR. Great moves. Keep it up. Proud of you. - Michelle Obama

@GnarlyCharly

6 жыл бұрын

Was a dry spell for a while there.

@rollinstormz

6 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm saying

@ryanstanley5745

6 жыл бұрын

I'm unsubscribing. how? get out of here with that nonsense please

She's killing it on that tiny little guitar. LOVE IT.

This was not rehersed at all. Courtney keeps waatching what Kurt is doing. Then, every once in a while she looks into space ang gets a great idea of her own and throws it in there. This is amazing!!!

@maxryder995

2 жыл бұрын

44

@diapasonconsulting4578

2 жыл бұрын

They have recorded and toured together before.

I love these two. So casual and relaxed. Just having a good time. Go away if you are looking for perfection. Stay for the fun.

Thank you both for existing

"Sounds pretty, Kurt." "... Yeh."

They compliment each other so well.

The musical styles of these two just flow so well together and it makes me so happy. I immediately fell in love with this project especially since I LOVE Courtney so much I'm in tears. It has been a great week or so at the Tiny Desk Tysm NPR

Melting a little over these two lovely artists... brings a feeling as if they barely realize they are in front of an audience, and instead feel like light heartedly jam seshing in a little room in a house with good acoustics.

How much/often can one actually watch this ... its simplicity, awkwardness and stuttered swagger is so endearing!!!! :)

This is BEAUTIFUL! So happy to have listened to this

They are just adorable. Listen to their album Lotta Sea Lice if you haven’t already, great record

That moment at 2:30 is so wholesome and tells you all you need to know about the friendship between these two. Love them both dearly! Can't wait to see you at End of The Road festival, Mr Vile!

Bob says this isn't about reaching new music heights, but I might disagree. This is Indie gold. The Barnett/Vile album is Iconic and will be a classic.

NPR how are you able to keep blessing us with such amazing artists!

This album has been playing in my car since Christmas 2017. The hooks and lyrics keep coming into my brain and I like that.

Courtney's voice makes me feel all warm inside.

I'm only 6 years late to one of the greatest tiny desk's I have seen :')

@doughendricks9912

2 ай бұрын

Me too 🤣

When we getting a mac demarco tiny desk concert

@twat1992

6 жыл бұрын

Could the NPR tiny desk even contain Mac? Think he'd get bored and hang from the bookshelf whilst setting his nipple hair on fire

@ericmundt380

6 жыл бұрын

Mac daddy

@wakeoftheflood2

6 жыл бұрын

hopefully never

@Larry_Sportello

6 жыл бұрын

eh, watch him on the ACL in Austin. He can be peaceful. Just his idiot fans want him to be wild...

@sebalyon237

6 жыл бұрын

I support this...

i love how casual they are - the whole idea is lime that

AHHHH! THEY ARE THE BEST!!! LOVE THIS!!!!!!

I love this. Courtney seemed so shy last time she came on here. It’s so wonderful to see her so happy, confident, and care free.

I fell asleep watching KZread one night. When I woke up, this was playing. What an amazing collaboration. Everything about it is just brilliant. So glad I stumbled across it.

Great collaboration these two, so easy to listen to, looped, or not thanks for sharing amazing music with all of us here

Why this make me so happy, the smiles are so authentic this is beautiful

Must say it: Josh Rogosin, you're a genious! It's unbelieavable this sound you take from this place! Of course these awesome artists help. Lovely session.

I dream I could play like Kurt does after a few beers...

@MrPIDoyle

6 жыл бұрын

I first saw Kurt playing before the flaming lips about 7 years ago. He was so drunk you couldn't understand a word he was singing. He though Portland, ME was Boston. The guy killed it on guitar anyway, and here I am 7 years later still following along haha

@emmanueltrouillard3024

6 жыл бұрын

I saw him also in Paris for his "Wakin on a pretty daze" album tour. I remember I was really disappointed because his singing was really awful! lol Still, I think he has made a lot of progress lately vocally. But no debate that he has always had a very impressive guitar style!

Way to good to be left u listened to. Treasure u both.. beyond joy.. John loved this song Kurt. Hope u know that.

These guys have a similar chemistry to what I saw in a scene in an old rock film that had Janis Joplin and Rick Danko, jamming in a flirtatious manner. It's sweet. And they sound good too.

You 2 have no idea how much you make me smile watching this. Thank you

totally love how courtney laughs or smirks at Kurt's mistakes and Kurt just kindin hides or is embarrassed by them and moves on. Soo cute.

this makes me so happy everytime i watch it .. just beautiful

My love for this is endless. Thanks for everything you do, NPR.

@MarcusAurelius7777

5 жыл бұрын

YEAHHH

I love Kurts guitar playing, and how they were so in synch.Beautiful

One of my favourite albums from 2017. This is a fantastic collaboration between two very talented musicians who seem to be genuinely enjoying performing and working together. A pleasure to watch and hear.

Courtney is that sister you wish you had

@mr.jazzbodkelsey58

5 жыл бұрын

*That sister you wish you could bone

@alien9422

4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Jazzbo my guy what

@jaxpink4555

4 жыл бұрын

soooooooo tru

@robertm4050

4 жыл бұрын

@@mr.jazzbodkelsey58 She has a great rack. She normally has it all hidden, but there are some great sweater pillows hiding in there.

@wrencormier513

3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.jazzbodkelsey58 Well that ain't happening, she's lesbian

I love how Courtney always looks over to Kurt. And her cute little giggle at 7:32 xD

Bought their album instantly after listening to this here. What great chemistry and guitar picking.

These two together are magic. :) Thanks NPR...and Kurt and Courtney!! :)

Bonobo on KEXP and now this duo on Tiny Desk. What a good 24 hours for KZread

@danaugustine9653

6 жыл бұрын

ScholarandaGentleman🔗💖

@danaugustine9653

6 жыл бұрын

Link in a chain with heart

After discovering this only a week ago, I've become slightly obsessed with it! What an awesome performance. So much charm and personality. And talent. Shitloads of talent. I've bought Lotta Sea Lice as a result. Thank you Tiny Desk!

Love both of your writing individually!! This made my day! You two kids are Magic!!

Thanks so much for this!!! My favorite album of the year

I love these two, either solo or together. Their music is like falling into a bed of feathers. It sounds like happiness.

BEEN WAITING A WHILE FOR THIS ONE!

One of the rougher tiny desks, but one I always come back to! Wholesome energy and good tunes.

I love the way you (both), play the guitar, the way you feel it!! And i love your voices!! Thanks for your existence

music to drive nowhere to

I love you two - where are you these days 2021

I love how happy they are in this video. They just seem like they had a lot of fun on this album and I honestly love it so much.

I keep coming back to this.I love the album but this performance is just so intimate and fun

Somewhere there’s a funky coffee shop missing their entertainment.

@ilyam7071

6 жыл бұрын

I would go to that coffee shop all the time.

@_spacecoyote

6 жыл бұрын

Savage

@JoelPonsSchmidt

6 жыл бұрын

Somewhere there's a 70s-themed coffee shop whose missing their regular customer that uses the word funky.

@atkatsom8745

6 жыл бұрын

ROFL

@georgebred

6 жыл бұрын

The dream..

Feeling good considering being Covided here in 2020. Thanks for this amazing music to get me through 💘

I watch this about once per day, sometimes twice.

What incredible natural, fun and musical chemistry... just remember this is a jam session not a produced performance!! WOW!!!

This is so great. All of it.

I'd really love to spin the camera around to see the crowd and also what the office actually look like

@allisonharrisstarr8403

4 жыл бұрын

If u just wanna see the office regardless of who is playing then check out Taylor swift or Lizzo, both shows pan the camera around.

So nice to know that there's people today making just a simple thing: music. Just love this, and makes me travel. Beautiful!

Perfectly imperfect. This just make me grin. Finally worked out what it reminds me of - Pavement at their very best. I can't think of a higher compliment...