Julie Byrne: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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Sept. 19, 2018 | Bob Boilen -- Even in an office in broad daylight, Julie Byrne sings with both a husk and a whisper as if she's gone a long time without speaking - as if she's been alone, as if she's been traveling. Her opening number at the Tiny Desk, "Sleepwalker," sings of the road as a source of freedom.
I lived my life alone before you
And with those that I'd never succeeded to love
And I grew so accustomed to that kind of solitude
I fought you, I did not know how to give it up
Julie Byrne's hypnotic fingerstyle picking conjures a sense of wandering, a style she adapted from her father and a sound she grew up with until multiple sclerosis robbed him of that companionship and comfort. She now plays her dad's guitar.
For me, the mark of a great artist is transformation - the ability to take me far from my everyday thoughts - to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, or at least to see it in a different way. After performing "Sleepwalker" alone, Julie Byrne was joined by her musical companions, Marilu Donovan on harp and Eric Littmann on electronics. Together they conjure an ethereal compliment to Julie's love of the open landscape - I'm transported.
Set List
"Sleepwalker"
"Follow My Voice"
"I Live Now as a Singer"
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Bronson Arcuri, Kara Frame; Production Assistant: Dina Kesbeh; Photo: Morgan Noelle Smith/NPR

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  • @jharden21
    @jharden215 жыл бұрын

    She’s like some mythical goddess of wisdom

  • @doriankay.

    @doriankay.

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hypnotic

  • @nataskaos
    @nataskaos5 жыл бұрын

    If you're reading this right now, please know that you are loved and that someone out there is overjoyed to have you in their life. It could be your mom, your dad, your brother or sister...someone loves you. You are important.

  • @KyOllie

    @KyOllie

    5 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @popcornisfromcorn

    @popcornisfromcorn

    5 жыл бұрын

    : ) thanks

  • @davidsiuraneta7300

    @davidsiuraneta7300

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lovely comment. You too, for sure.

  • @jaybrown8898

    @jaybrown8898

    4 жыл бұрын

    nataskaos I love the positivity you’re spreading! Thank you so much

  • @hanneskluge1239

    @hanneskluge1239

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much ❤

  • @pecanchic
    @pecanchic5 жыл бұрын

    I'm just amazed by how many great artists NPR Tiny Desk has introduced me to, and others that they've made me see from a different perspective. This is beautiful.

  • @ninamarie177
    @ninamarie1775 жыл бұрын

    I have never heard of her but that was just beautiful.

  • @joshl3868
    @joshl38685 жыл бұрын

    I had a family member go through some pretty traumatic health problems in the last year and Julie's latest album was one that I would put on a lot to decompress. Thank you Julie and thank you NPR. The Tiny Desk Concerts are some of the most enriching things on the internet.

  • @sundeepbasi8120
    @sundeepbasi81205 жыл бұрын

    I saw Julie live, last year in an old church converted into a concert hall, and her voice was beyond lovely. Believe it or not, she sounded better than this. Ethereal, indeed! Very happy to see her success growing.

  • @user-wc7mo2io9z
    @user-wc7mo2io9z5 жыл бұрын

    00:00 -- "Sleepwalker" 05:14 -- "Follow My Voice" 09:58 -- "I Live Now as a Singer"

  • @joaocarlosazevedo5093
    @joaocarlosazevedo50935 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe it! I met Julie's work a few weeks ago and I loved it, and I remember thinking "it would be so nice if she did a NPR concert". And now I got this notification, it made my day!

  • @paulisthelegend
    @paulisthelegend5 жыл бұрын

    her music makes me sleepy, in a good way

  • @diegom6602

    @diegom6602

    5 жыл бұрын

    paulisthelegend yeah it’s honestly very relaxing makes you forget your surroundings in my opinion

  • @emilyliberatore5819
    @emilyliberatore58193 жыл бұрын

    this is a criminally underrated tiny desk concert !!

  • @joshjones6410
    @joshjones64105 жыл бұрын

    That bassy voice. Like an arctic cave of smoothing ice stones. Love this.

  • @DIRKCHRISTIAN
    @DIRKCHRISTIAN5 жыл бұрын

    very rare listening-experience for me....her voice touches my heart.

  • @no_torrs
    @no_torrs5 жыл бұрын

    Not Even Happiness was one of my favorite singer/song writer albums last year. It´s great to see some of it done live to get a visual sense of that raw emotion that is felt throughout. Thank you tiny desk.

  • @le.ko0
    @le.ko05 жыл бұрын

    I had stopped listening to radio a long time ago, but tinydesk have changed that reality because every morning, i know that whatever i click, will be a new discover and i will nevesr gonna be regretted. Thanks Julie

  • @le.ko0

    @le.ko0

    5 жыл бұрын

    woa, Nice tip. Thanks :D

  • @tsopuaifa
    @tsopuaifa5 жыл бұрын

    Tiny Desk for president.

  • @ilikematches2

    @ilikematches2

    5 жыл бұрын

    got my vote

  • @SpadaFer
    @SpadaFer5 жыл бұрын

    AMAZING SOUND ENGINER

  • @__-gr2wc

    @__-gr2wc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah

  • @JayTheLane

    @JayTheLane

    5 жыл бұрын

    As with all Tiny Desk concerts 👌

  • @Chronomatrix
    @Chronomatrix5 жыл бұрын

    her voice resonates with that of the guitar and it sounds like there's a second voice, amazing!

  • @schulzbot

    @schulzbot

    5 жыл бұрын

    I was waiting for the shot to zoom out to reveal more people haha.

  • @rururu4024
    @rururu40245 жыл бұрын

    god all three of my favorite julie byrne and she sounds JUST as (hell, even more so!) hauntingly beautiful live as she does on the studio releases of these tracks thank you so much npr 😭🙏

  • @dan-ce8bb
    @dan-ce8bb5 жыл бұрын

    It's 7 am and my day is so bad. This video will help me.

  • @ModularLanding

    @ModularLanding

    5 жыл бұрын

    dan sorry to hear that you’re day isn’t going well. Listen to some good music and remember, bad times don’t last forever.

  • @michelletaggart157

    @michelletaggart157

    5 жыл бұрын

    Your joy-It shall be unbounded. Go in peace.

  • @NW-pt8zz

    @NW-pt8zz

    5 жыл бұрын

    Your day has barely started.

  • @THADUDEZ
    @THADUDEZ5 жыл бұрын

    This makes my Heart warm, not in the way when your about to cry ....but the way when your in Love...

  • @sfnhmp
    @sfnhmp5 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! For some reason her songs remind me a little of Will Oldham compositions, with some Nick Drake fingerings and a feathery wisp to her voice. Perfect 3 am gift to send me off to sleep. Thank you

  • @tgomez69
    @tgomez695 жыл бұрын

    I've been listening to Julie Byrne for the past six months and was shocked to see the NPR notification pop up on my smartphone. I couldn't wait to get home from work, put my earbuds on and listen to pure bliss.

  • @djork6518
    @djork6518 Жыл бұрын

    just discovered her in the final days of 2022. cannot wait to start the new year with this magic

  • @JohnCampos062298
    @JohnCampos0622985 жыл бұрын

    Delightful, memorable, tranquil, and evocative. Thank you for posting another notable performance.

  • @marcscordato4385
    @marcscordato43855 жыл бұрын

    Vocals are lovely. A good example of the power of a still small voice.

  • @bennycampa1422
    @bennycampa14223 жыл бұрын

    It's so weird that the claps don't do her justice. She's angelic and perfect in every way. There is nothing us mere humans can do to justify the extent of her grace, poise, voice and talent. Since I first heard this song, I must have listened to it thousands of times by now. Perfect.

  • @jerryjamesz
    @jerryjamesz5 жыл бұрын

    Man that first song “sleepwalker” really hits you deep in the heart ❤️. So beautiful and so talented, thank you Julie Byrne for the wonderful music. 🙏

  • @sasha1192
    @sasha11924 жыл бұрын

    i’ve never heard of her and i’m only two minutes in but i am absolutely IN LOVE. she carries such a startlingly, almost ethereal, wise presence like that of someone who’s had hundreds of years to understand the world, but all wrapped up in such a young body. i must look into more of her work, she really has something special

  • @astroandyborgloh
    @astroandyborgloh10 ай бұрын

    Wow, that is magical. What a voice, what a presence. Beautiful, haunting and uplifting at the same time.

  • @ilikematches2
    @ilikematches25 жыл бұрын

    Every time I find an artist I love I find their Tiny Desk show and just continue down the rabbit hole. I love you guys and her, and all the people who made it here with me.

  • @max-yl9zx
    @max-yl9zx3 жыл бұрын

    julie's songs calm down my soul

  • @dominicnozahic2412
    @dominicnozahic24125 жыл бұрын

    Not Even Happiness was my favourite album of last year, and last November I saw Julie perform in a small chapel in London which had a little cafe-like hut in the foyer selling hot drinks. So I cradled a cup of tea in the winter cold, watched her perform, and felt something like grace. Watching this video evoked those feelings; her songs are just warming, her voice totally captivating. Thank you for this unadulterated treat.

  • @AJ-cr8ic
    @AJ-cr8ic5 жыл бұрын

    Weird I just got this recommendation ... I grew up with Julie. My ex taught her how to play the guitar.. crazy world.

  • @GorgonDrageil
    @GorgonDrageil5 жыл бұрын

    I'm hearing this on a lazy Sunday afternoon and its just perfect

  • @Jakychap
    @Jakychap4 жыл бұрын

    Julie. You're an angel. Thank you for gracing the world with your music and voice. 🎵💙

  • @hovienko
    @hovienko5 жыл бұрын

    one of the best new modern lyricists and singers. i love her voice and words, thankful to own both albums and looking forward to more. Thank you Julie for sharing your beautiful view of life

  • @rubberdwellers3911
    @rubberdwellers39115 жыл бұрын

    Thank you NPR Tiny Desk. Great concert.

  • @zeplover01
    @zeplover015 жыл бұрын

    Instantly fell in love with her voice. Reminds me of Nico just has that power that demands attention.

  • @faroclau74

    @faroclau74

    5 жыл бұрын

    Retro ESP I thought the exact thing without the Herman accent

  • @faroclau74

    @faroclau74

    5 жыл бұрын

    Meant german accent retro

  • @WayOfHaQodesh
    @WayOfHaQodesh24 күн бұрын

    HalleluYAH, thank you sister. YaHuWaH Most High bless you and your family and keep you. A beautiful tiny desk concert.

  • @schulzbot
    @schulzbot2 жыл бұрын

    I listened to Julie 3 times tonight and I make a point of not replaying anything. This is really special. Share this with someone you love.

  • @mysticchords
    @mysticchords5 жыл бұрын

    A rare gift is to help people rest in deep, soulful melancholy until it transforms into radiant joy.. Julie, your music is a precious jewel.. Appreciating how deep you've travelled to unearth these gems for us... This is a beautiful live set, as are so many on this channel.. Thanks

  • @artbonacorse3000
    @artbonacorse3000 Жыл бұрын

    julie saved my life

  • @kareth117
    @kareth1175 жыл бұрын

    I had never heard of this artist until stumbling upon this video. I cannot express how much I enjoyed and deeply felt the music. Especially impactful to me, though, is how she plays her guitar. She uses her index and middle fingers with her thumb, and that's how I play guitar. I'm nowhere near as talented as she is, for sure, but it gives me hope that I can play like that one day.

  • @acechase77
    @acechase775 жыл бұрын

    Please don't cut off the guitar fingerpicking in future videos!

  • @lauragwillim1055

    @lauragwillim1055

    5 жыл бұрын

    David Chase I was thinking the same! Come on!

  • @VictorWerke

    @VictorWerke

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree!

  • @mjauuu271

    @mjauuu271

    5 жыл бұрын

    And we are seeing it everyday

  • @GorgonDrageil

    @GorgonDrageil

    5 жыл бұрын

    Call this ear training lol

  • @jdavis417

    @jdavis417

    5 жыл бұрын

    I really didn't mind getting very, very close to her and her flawless skin! ;P

  • @DirkJongen
    @DirkJongen5 жыл бұрын

    This is so soothing 😊

  • @rabendranath
    @rabendranath5 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous songs, I'll check out her album as soon as I can. Kudos to NPR as well for introducing these new talents. Keep up the good work guys.

  • @TheInredibleMrH
    @TheInredibleMrH5 жыл бұрын

    Julie is one of my absolute favorites. Beautiful performance.

  • @sergio_carlos
    @sergio_carlos5 жыл бұрын

    It’s 4:30 am, been trying to sleep for an hour and somehow this gets uploaded. And I’m awake.

  • @MammaApa
    @MammaApa5 жыл бұрын

    I googled this for you so you don't have to - she is NOT the daughter of David Byrne (of Talking Heads fame).

  • @ModularLanding

    @ModularLanding

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I was also wondering. Especially since I’m going to see David Byrne next week!!

  • @knucklevision

    @knucklevision

    5 жыл бұрын

    And you may tell yourself "This is not David's beautiful daughter"

  • 5 жыл бұрын

    You're in luck! MS has not, in fact, robbed him of the ability to play guitar! Nor has it robbed him of the ability to read.

  • @zacisu

    @zacisu

    5 жыл бұрын

    Modular Landing Saw him twice on this tour, front row dead center in KC and at Red Rocks. Front row is usually overrated but this is a show in which being close enriches the experience. Because of the bands mobility you feel like an active paet of the show when close. IMO Byrne is the best at presenting his music differently for each tour without conpromising the original song's integrity. Once in a Lifetime is particularly magnificent with the percussion ensemble. Enjoy!

  • @vexation5

    @vexation5

    5 жыл бұрын

    Martin Jones BWAHAHAHA ""How did I get here?"

  • @ethanshutt
    @ethanshutt5 жыл бұрын

    Shout out to the Harp. Possibly the #1 most underrated instrument.

  • @071949

    @071949

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ethan, Agreed! If you have not already done so, check out Amy Turk. I think she is great...

  • @alex0589

    @alex0589

    5 жыл бұрын

    Try and load one in an elevator, see if it's still underrated.

  • @jwest88

    @jwest88

    5 жыл бұрын

    The KEXP concert of Florence+the machine is amazing. Harp(a mini one but I'm not informed enough to know the differences that makes), acoustic guitar and a voice. No annoying backup vocals like on all of their other recordings either.

  • @shu9062

    @shu9062

    5 жыл бұрын

    RogerC Yup, definitely an amazing harpist! I specially love her Africa cover

  • @loreskcanada8402
    @loreskcanada84025 жыл бұрын

    Tiny Desk never fails to deliver an experience like none-other. This talented musician has found a new fan in me.

  • @ahmedmejri5465
    @ahmedmejri54654 жыл бұрын

    I admire how they all feel harmonious just a whole system up and down with the rising note of the guitar closer each time she sings, tender each time she exhales its ....beautiful

  • @aNightpro
    @aNightpro5 жыл бұрын

    RIP whoever had to carry that giant harp all the way up to yalls office

  • @dahmeneekah

    @dahmeneekah

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol.... Truthfully, they're really easy to transport. I used to have to move them. Still have to be careful

  • @aarondrew4861

    @aarondrew4861

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's the office harp.

  • @jpschlosser

    @jpschlosser

    5 жыл бұрын

    That’s nothing... they’ve had baby grand pianos there.

  • @AndyMacMusic
    @AndyMacMusic5 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful. Thank you NPR!

  • @nightowl1596
    @nightowl15965 жыл бұрын

    OMG YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HAPPY I AM. JULIA BYRNE IS LOVE, JULIA BYRNE IS LIFE. 💓💓💓

  • @dylanriesenbeck846
    @dylanriesenbeck8465 жыл бұрын

    Ahhh NPR thank you so much for finally having her on!!

  • @thechetearly
    @thechetearly3 жыл бұрын

    So, so, so good. Her lyrics are absolutely fantastic.

  • @silvizita1
    @silvizita15 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this precious moment!

  • @sophiamilone4504
    @sophiamilone45044 жыл бұрын

    this is so calming and beautiful, so nice to have in the background while you’re resting

  • @shera08880
    @shera088803 жыл бұрын

    WOAH! this whole set took me to a different dimension of the ethereal world 🌎 so beautiful 😻

  • @ingohutzenlaub8957
    @ingohutzenlaub89575 жыл бұрын

    As always, great to hear your music and see that you're getting the attention you deserve. Cheers, Julie!

  • @strangebirdsir
    @strangebirdsir5 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been waiting for this since first hearing Julie last year her latest album is so amazing. Glad she’s getting more exposure.

  • @laraposchl8526
    @laraposchl85265 жыл бұрын

    another wonderful concert, thank you @NPR for presenting all these underrated artists. I‘d love to see Lola Marsh here!

  • @TheGrouchDnD
    @TheGrouchDnD5 жыл бұрын

    I wasn't ready to get my heart broken...

  • @j.lisowski100
    @j.lisowski1005 жыл бұрын

    thank you Tiny Desk Concert. ive been obsessing over her for weeks. this was fantastic.

  • @loreskcanada8402
    @loreskcanada84025 жыл бұрын

    Props to Tiny Desk for absolutely having some of the most consistently well written descriptions. You really do, do the artists justice.

  • @teeganluthi6782
    @teeganluthi67825 жыл бұрын

    I have been listening to Julie everyday since this video came out , even bought not even happiness on vinyl like 2 days after this Thank youuu NPR Tiny Desk

  • @EnriqueTroyodelValle
    @EnriqueTroyodelValle5 жыл бұрын

    Otra ejecución bellísima en los tiny desk concerts, lo mejor de la música en un ambiente sin simulaciones ni pretensiones: solo tener en escena a los que entregan el corazón en la música. GRACIAS npr!

  • @thehouseofandersen6302
    @thehouseofandersen63025 жыл бұрын

    This is just so lovely, one of my new favourites!

  • @verongverong3976
    @verongverong39765 жыл бұрын

    Her music hugs me softly!

  • @helloitsnicko
    @helloitsnicko5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for giving my ears the musical equivalent cup of tea and a hug Ps. Phwoarrr that synth pad in the last song was sooo niceeeee

  • @user-wc7mo2io9z

    @user-wc7mo2io9z

    5 жыл бұрын

    aw, a cup of tea and a hug! yes!

  • @Aaaronicus

    @Aaaronicus

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dude, spot on comparison

  • @amandaa.ribeiro6687
    @amandaa.ribeiro66875 жыл бұрын

    I'm so in love with her voice and songs 💓

  • @KikaJoye
    @KikaJoye5 жыл бұрын

    I had my favorite singer for long time, I used to grow up with her since my teens, she has brought me to singing and playing the guitar. I listen to many folk singers since then, it is my heart choice. But when I see you, it is like I find the whole beauty of it all, I cant describe but I am so jealous of you, if I could sometimes catch the beauty of universe as u do. Wish u all the best on your way

  • @GFlipDrums
    @GFlipDrums5 жыл бұрын

    omg this is beautiful

  • @soijustlistenedto...
    @soijustlistenedto...2 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful description, TD!!!!!! And Julie!!!!!!!!!!! ❤️🎶

  • @JeSuisYeya
    @JeSuisYeya5 жыл бұрын

    this performance still makes me cry

  • @Herehear49
    @Herehear495 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful performance and as always, awesome video and sound production!!!

  • @kiwisabby5960
    @kiwisabby59603 жыл бұрын

    I ❤ your beautiful music Julie!

  • @fufuberry23
    @fufuberry235 жыл бұрын

    YES! TINY DESK I LOVE YOU Julie is captivating

  • @morioh6505
    @morioh65055 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing

  • @ildiko1vt
    @ildiko1vt5 жыл бұрын

    lovely and nostalgic....love "Follow My Voice"...reminiscent of Ane Brun...the harp is soothing and effective with her vocals...love it all!!!

  • @lisaandpeterrichardson4636
    @lisaandpeterrichardson46365 жыл бұрын

    beautiful.

  • @SaSouljah
    @SaSouljah5 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely mesmerizing

  • @Thenovigiants
    @Thenovigiants5 жыл бұрын

    This is some smooth vibes right here

  • @th3artistb3ach33
    @th3artistb3ach335 жыл бұрын

    My first time hearing her, really awesome!

  • @staygrateful3512
    @staygrateful35125 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this ✨🌹

  • @natalieredish2277
    @natalieredish22775 жыл бұрын

    Saw her open in Denver for Whitney - An ethereal experience and she was absolutely darling. Someone you want to support and be friends with at the same time. Looking forward to more from her!!

  • @SPLENDIDZEN
    @SPLENDIDZEN5 жыл бұрын

    I like your songs Julie!... keep on composing your own songs!!!...

  • @Sunyattah
    @Sunyattah5 жыл бұрын

    Her voice is so soothing. New fan right here

  • @ghaithghazi6748
    @ghaithghazi67485 жыл бұрын

    one of my favorite indie artists

  • @aaronarmstrongaa
    @aaronarmstrongaa5 жыл бұрын

    First time hearing but super impressed. Lovely voice, better guitar skils

  • @n3cotraf
    @n3cotraf5 жыл бұрын

    This is so beautiful!

  • @Claire-ing
    @Claire-ing5 жыл бұрын

    My favorite!

  • @eladeric3370
    @eladeric33705 жыл бұрын

    Her voice sounds like she being crying for days and it melts me with love

  • @Kraniosaure
    @Kraniosaure5 жыл бұрын

    She make me cry at first note...damn so emotional

  • @charlielock2184
    @charlielock21845 жыл бұрын

    breathtakingly angelic its just what I needed today

  • @miamulyahusada4838
    @miamulyahusada483810 ай бұрын

    🃏👕👖📜🪁🎲🎸🎤i like new music every day, serious, successful, perfect (melodious) class.

  • @i.t.t.
    @i.t.t.5 жыл бұрын

    what a super interesting voice & style wow

  • @SG-of3qw
    @SG-of3qw5 жыл бұрын

    Audio engineer killing the game, thanks

  • @dahmeneekah
    @dahmeneekah5 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!

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