Joseph: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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Bob Boilen | October 28, 2016 - My first experience seeing Joseph was in 2014 as an opening act in New York City. It was just the twins Meegan and Allison Closner and their older sister, Natalie Closner, and it was clear then they had something special. Over these two years, Joseph's sound has grown beyond the Closners' harmonies. Now, you're likely to see them with a band or hear songs from their latest record, which is filled with sounds far beyond voice and acoustic guitar.
It's been a treat to witness Joseph's journey, but I was also fairly thrilled that for their Tiny Desk the sisters stripped it down to their original setup: three voices and one guitar. It's those essentials that will likely remain their strength, and hearing these songs from I'm Alone, No You're Not outside a studio setting felt not necessarily better, but certainly friendlier. Now that this band has 5 million listens (and that's only counting one song on Spotify), my guess is you may have missed this earlier sound. Here's a chance to hear the songs you love the way they could have been.
I'm Alone, No You're Not is available now:
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SET LIST:
"White Flag"
"I Don't Mind"
"Canyon"
MUSICIANS:
Allison Closner (vocals); Meegan Closner (vocals); Natalie Closner (guitar, vocals).
CREDITS:
Producers: Bob Boilen, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Nicole Boliaux; Editor: Nicole Boliaux; Production Assistant: Anna Marketti; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR.
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It's been six years and I still keep coming back to this one. Such an incredibly talented bunch of people, I just love everything they do!
@gabrielmaroto18
5 ай бұрын
2024 loving it.
I wish I could tell you ladies how important this particular tiny desk concert has been to my life.
@imnothere51
3 күн бұрын
Same.
Years ago they were a last minute addition at a show in Portland, OR at the Aladdin Theater. Back then they were known as Dearborn. They came out in between sets of other bands and did a single acapella song...and then just left. It was the quietest I had ever heard a crowd during a performance. In between phrases of the song you could hear a pin drop. I'll always cherish those memories of their early performances.
If you have the chance, I highly recommend seeing them live; it was like being hit with a wave of joy
@raidonentebbe
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Saw them last night at the National in Richmond. It was a barn burner. Exuberant. The problem seems to be that the powers that be want to market them a certain way (Overproduced and sexy(?) for maximum profit) when them just being them, acoustic, on stage is smaller but exponentially much bigger!
@KenRobert
Жыл бұрын
My daughter saw them in Albuquerque and became an instant fan.
@talktech1
Жыл бұрын
Absoulutely. Saw then last night with the Shins and they blew us away. Big fans now.
@Ch1pD0ug1as
Жыл бұрын
@@talktech1 went and saw them with the Shins just to see them, with the Shins 👍🏽
@sashkob6626
Жыл бұрын
I've seen them live twice (opening for James Bay) and then their show at the Biltmore in Vancouver. I agree with you. You'll truly experience every emotion written into their songs. You'll leave with a new found love for many many things.
I AM A LATIN MUSICIAN LIVING IN CHICAGO FOR 40 YEARS NOW. I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN MEXICO. MY FATHER WAS A GUITAR TEACHER AT HOME .SO MY FAMILY WAS RAISED WITH MUSICAL GATHERINGS EVERY WEEKEND TO DO POEMS AND INTERACT MUSICALLY WITH MEXICAN AND AMERICAN SONGS OF THE 50'S UP TO THE 70'S , AND THIS GIRLS GOT ME TO THE POINT THAT I WAS CRYING WHILE WATCHING THEM SING AND PLAY .THEY ARE SO LOVELY MUSICALLY AND THEY LOOK SO HAPPY TO SHARE PEACE AND JOY .THEY TOOK ME BACK TO MY CHILDHOOD DAYS. NOW I AM ADDICTED TO THIS NPR TINY SHOWS. THERE IS SO MUCH TALENT .THANK YOU JOSEPH GIRLS FOR BRINGING LIGHT TO MY MEMORIES. WITH ALL RESPECT ,I LOVE YOU ...GREETINGS FROM CHICAGO
It's cute that all three of them close their eyes when they sing.
These chicks absolutely kill it! Had to listen twice! Amazing harmonies, they're like a combination of Simon &Garfunkel, Shovels &Rope, Led Zeppelin, and Heart
Underrated. You can feel how much they love what they do.
Been rewatching this since 2018. Comfort blanket to say the least
Love when families sing together. These women are great.
This is my favorite NPR tiny desk, would love to hear more acoustic albums featuring their sonic clarity.
'I don't mind', the middle song: it's raw and heartfelt and beautiful and I LOVE it!
These girls just slapped a smile on my face.. I wasn't prepared. That's not fair.
Yesterday I sat in the living room with my mom, opened the Tiny Desk playlist and picked videos at random so that we could listen to some new stuff. Among a lot of impressive stuff, this one stood out the most for us. Beautiful harmonies and powerful songs.
I love female harmony. Sisters are the best. Nice Americana rootsy sound here, stone ground and original in a modern kind of millennial way. Their grandpa encouraged them and taught them and worked with them musically. He passed on, bless his soul. His name was Joseph.
@spinningreelsofrhyme
5 жыл бұрын
If you don't know of The Staves you need to...
@LuqaS15
5 жыл бұрын
Ye, the Staves first came to mind.
@sca1871
4 жыл бұрын
This is a great story and these are very talented ladies for sure!
@MrThemightyjew
4 жыл бұрын
I want to like your comment quintillion times! Just learned about this band today. Seeing them live this Sunday for the first time. 😊❤ @Jim Moore
@accuser_of_the_brethren7816
2 жыл бұрын
@@LuqaS15 I found the stavs by accident a few years ago and they have a live version of "The long run" I think it's called but holy sh*t is it crazy good. Their harmonies and musicianship is amazing to both watch and listen to
Just imagine how proud there parents are ❤
Them voices blend so well
@bailey9947
6 жыл бұрын
they're actually sisters, that's probably why
@MelinWisconsin
5 жыл бұрын
Yes them sure do
These ladies neeeeed to release an acoustic album. I could listen to this tiny desk on repeat for hours but can barely get through a single song of theirs on spotify.
@MrOriginalFlavour
2 жыл бұрын
Great news. They have an album called Trio Sessions that's all acoustic versions of their songs.
I just keep coming back to this performance. Vocal perfection. Beauty on so many levels.
One of my favorite bands. Incredible live, and the sweetest people. Can't wait to see them in concert again.
For some reason I can't not cry when I listen to this version of White Flag.. Something about the simplicity of the orchestration and the emphasis on the harmonies just moves me to tears. Love love love these gals
@jodicrain4500
6 жыл бұрын
Ditto!
@yotamsho8597
5 жыл бұрын
Had the same experience, just cried tears of joy and laughed throughout most of the song. The power of vocals singing loud in the same tone is a very powerful thing I found, the effect is amazing. And they nailed it
@factotum75
9 ай бұрын
It's their energy. I feel the same way. An amazing girlfriend introduced me to them. I'm obsessed with this tiny desk performance
I love how she dances with the guitar.
@the13thrain
3 жыл бұрын
There's something so hypnotic and energizing about it. I feel the music more when I watch her.
Clicked because of the botched title, stayed because of the amazing harmonies and seriously cool songs. NPR never disappoints!
@Dashner100
7 жыл бұрын
I clicked because it's NPR Tiny Desk Concert... really, there be no other reason.
@oliviaf3310
7 жыл бұрын
lptomtom the name of the group is Joseph!!
@nicritchie6189
7 жыл бұрын
lptomtom daqppz
@HeatherBonerRickard
7 жыл бұрын
M
I listen to this once a month. that first song makes me feel a special type of way.
they killed it.
Back again, still loving this music.
This makes me think of why i am the musicjunkie that i am. It has something to do with me being convinced that artists, musicians in particular, are one of the very few "species" that i can think of that are doing something with their lives that resembles the most with what human life was originally ment for. These three ladies (among many many others) are absultely verifiyng my theory above........ Grateful for your soothingness girls!
NPR Music has been on a run of really great Tiny Desk performances.
Completely blew my mind. 1,000% love it
This literally bought tears to my eyes, the emotion of it..omg!
These 3 songs are now my top three favorite songs!!!! I love their voices!!!!
@gabrielmaroto18
5 ай бұрын
2024 ❤️
i've never heard of this band before but i just got massive chills listening to them. so glad to have found them!! this is my favorite kind of music!!
Natalie at 3:38 - "That song was a response to everything going on in the world. Ya know... how it wants to push you back into your home and stop you from going out and living your life." Crazy relatable in 2020...
@sumernoel1553
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Just listening to this performance again in the middle of this pandemic 2020. Looks like I’ll be listening to White Flag more often for a while. Praying I get a chance to see them live in concert one day. 🙏
@shaishannahbennett8055
3 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking that exact same thing. I say 'Burn the white flag'
@theofficalrutama2332
3 жыл бұрын
yes, I was thinking the same thing!
@theofficalrutama2332
3 жыл бұрын
@@sumernoel1553 they are good live too. I saw them at Bonnaroo they were awesome.
@MindfulChaos
3 жыл бұрын
Yep! Super weird I had to double check the date lol
I need to watch this tiny desk once a month to keep my sanity. I watched this video for the first time about 6 months ago and I immediately fell in love with this band. I've seen them perform live and the energy they bring to their music without using any crazy effects or backup dancers is truly inspiring. Joseph will always sound like home.
Thank you for introducing me to this outstanding trio!
I can watch this all day and i never get tired of it. It's so good! The delivery has so much emotion and authenticity. Love it!
I feel a connection to this band, can't quite pinpoint what it is...
@Biswalt
7 жыл бұрын
Joseph Vaughan they're good. You like good music. There's the connection. ;)
@Philoglossos
7 жыл бұрын
Reread the name of the guy you responded to, and then reread the name of the band x'D
@phillloyd1930
6 жыл бұрын
It's the harmony on so many levels...right?
@victoriablow869
5 жыл бұрын
they're all sisters, cant fake or buy connection like that:)
@victoriablow869
5 жыл бұрын
oh wait, your connection, not theirs lol
What a great way to wake up to these excellent musicians. Great harmonies, lyrics and performance...reminiscent of the Sirens of O Brother Where Art Thou....
great performance. I adore the voice of the girl on the right. After listening to some more of their stuff I was a bit disappointed to find that she's not usually the lead singer and sometimes doesn't get a vocal part at all. They're all great, three beautiful voices, but hers has an edge to it and I just love that.
@karirivers6148
2 жыл бұрын
Allie in the stripes sings lead now on several songs on Good Luck, Kid :) Check out Half Truths!
Saw them live at the Fillmore in Miami they opened for James Bay and were amazing. These sisters killed it! Love their music since.
I love love love them. Have for years. The name Joseph is after the city in OR and for their grandfather. They’re like the wind blowing crazy through open windows on a sunny day. Motivation and inspiration. I saw them open for Dave Matthews in Mexico before Covid and they were amazing. 💜
Not only are their songs great, I also just love watching those girls perform. So much passion for what they do, love it!
" three voices and one guitar. It's those essentials that will likely remain their strength". Couldn't agree more. The tiny desk concert has a charm that the albums can't match.
Ahh this is my favorite group! Joseph. 3 beautiful sisters with glorious harmonies!
Wow they are amazing.
These women sing from their hearts!! Great concert!
I heard them before I saw them. I love that harmony. It takes me back. Wonderful music ladies.
It's about time to have them back on for another Tiny Desk concert.
Incredible!!! Those harmonies are pure inspiration!!! 💚🙌🏼
Wow. That opener is a put out there pretty d@mn powerfully!
Last song in particular - OUTSTANDING!!
sometimes you just sitting there, baked as, rollin a splif, and you desire background music, so you open youtube and click on the first musical video that appears, so your just about to finish rollin up, and the song starts, and...next minute, you've discovered some dope ass talented people being dope and talented, moral of the story is, joseph are some real deal talent type shit, this is that classic talent / hardwork type shit, and damn my dudes, the respect is real, impressive as fuck.
@jaredanicetti114
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed, 1000%
@sca1871
4 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t have said it better myself
@jessicabremer9735
4 жыл бұрын
exactly what you said.
@nicholasmistic5440
4 жыл бұрын
Dude. That's pretty much how I just found this. Lol. Beautiful music
@JoeJoesFarm
4 жыл бұрын
on the spot there dude enjoy that doobie
Love these women ❤️! Such a soulful sound.
I didn't plan to start crying at 9 in the morning, but their voices hit me in the soul. Damn.
I keep coming back around to this one.
Wish I could give this a thousand thumbs up 👍. “Canyon” gives me chills!!! Spectacular vocals!
Thanks to Tiny Desk Concerts I've recently bought the new album from Andrew Bird and Mariachi Flor De Toloache. You can discover so many good artists from this channel.
@juansantos752
7 жыл бұрын
Andrew Bird is pure gold
@TheTruth-qu4xx
6 жыл бұрын
Rephrase-then-Erase m
@bonniematthews2500
5 жыл бұрын
omg I love those bands too! this is THE BEST place to discover talent :)
Yum. Thank you. Thank you! Have heard of Joseph before, but this is my first listen. Definitely will listen again !🌈
I saw them live in December and met the ladies. They are sweet as can be and amazing live. :)
I have fell in love with SOOOO MANY new artist on this channel. Thank you NPR Music!!
Awesome! Definitely like these "stripped down" versions better.
@leerose8628
7 жыл бұрын
Ned Hill same. Like with the iron and wine flag tiny desk.
i think i have listened to this about 150 times now love it man
Quels talents, quelles émotions distillées, quelle(s )harmonie(s), on en redemande ! Greetings from Belgium!
Beautiful musical medicine!...
Praying I have daughters who can sing together. God answered my mother praying for me to be able to sing and so I’m praying the same! What a beautiful group of ladies! ❤️ love their music!
They are like an american version of The Staves. Real talent
@lxsford14
6 жыл бұрын
Yes. Love The Staves.
@madelynh1102
6 жыл бұрын
Seriously thought they were The Staves when I first heard I Don't Mind.
@mentaldetecting
5 жыл бұрын
Been a HUGE Staves fan for years. Those girls are amazing (and even better when watched in a church). This is the first time I've heard of Joseph. ... and i'm equally hooked.
@zab666
3 жыл бұрын
I wonder who would win in a fight.
@bloodraine95
3 жыл бұрын
I came here for this reply. Exactomundo!
To write lyrics and melodies like that with that pumping rhythm guitar is...just out of this world. I was blown away. Did not expect. Had never heard of these girls before. Will definitely listen more.
Incredible harmonies! Just, wow.
3 Angel's sent from Heaven 😇😇😇. Such beautiful music. Thank you 🙏🏻
This made my morning! Loads of natural talent :D
@petercuthbertson9612
7 жыл бұрын
made my week! listened to it about a dozen or two times on the npr site
This may be my most watched video on KZread. I love these women.
Man, I love Tiny Desk Concerts. And these great musicians.
they are incredible live!!!
The video that started my love affair with Joseph! I just got tickets to see them live for the first time!
Wow ! just love them - So much talent
The part that starts around 9:57 is one of the most powerful screams I've ever heard.
So good. Can't lie. Kinda fell in love with the guitar playing beauty.
they sound amazing. i love them
Amazing band!! Love them ✨✨✨ singing their hearts out 💖👌
Never give up thanks for reminding me
"I Don't Mind" I see you getting sad I feel it running through your blood Let it run like water out of mud You think you're crazy Yell the sadness loud Throw it up against the wall See what stays then go and put it on It keeps you wild I will love you anyway With all your demons in the way Nothing can keep us apart I'll walk through walls into your heart I'll never know your troubles I only know what's mine Can't pretend to feel what I cannot That'd be crazy I will love you anyway With all your demons in the way Nothing can keep us apart I'll walk through walls into your heart I don't mind, I don't mind I don't mind, I don't mind I will love you anyway With all your demons in the way Nothing can keep us apart I'll walk through walls into your heart I don't mind, I don't mind I don't mind, I don't mind I don't mind, I don't mind I don't mind, I don't mind I will love you anyway With all your demons in the way
I've been waiting for this.
Goosebumps from head to toes
Listened to this so many times. Found myself here again, when I needed to hear it most. You guys are amazing.
man i love these guys. thanks for having them NPR
Love this!! Feel good vibes only.. ❤
@joedealess9636
6 жыл бұрын
1 2 3
@morrismacri1808
6 жыл бұрын
love it.
So amazing. Such energy and emotion just bursting out.
Wow! Great vocals! Another grate discovery!
Excellent job ladies, I really like the gang vocals.
You three are just great, I'm so touched. Thank you.
I've watched this performance so many times but every single time I am still entranced by them. Just so beautiful.
thank you for this! it really helps me get through!
This instantly brought a tear to my eye! So much passion! ✨🔥✨
I love the incredible power of the three voices together! Sounds so amazing!
Holy hell. So friggin awesome. Just came across these gems. Thanks NPR for keeping these groups out front so more of us can enjoy them. ❤
WOW! Thanks for sharing NPR, incredible harmonies!!
there is something so profound about this music that resonates with me, i feel so grateful for it!
Thanks Bob for bringing Joseph to my ears & all the great artists that you bring to us
I just love these gals, their harmonies are beautiful ❤️
So lucky i got to see these wonderful people live! well done joseph. your songs are so amazing.