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@Cyclone546

8 ай бұрын

Rap is cringe

@showboat1556

3 күн бұрын

Why pollute comments sections with this garbage

Eight guys. No one plays over the other. Musicians at their very soul.

@pizzaman191

2 жыл бұрын

I saw them in New Orleans about 4 years ago; they are even better live!

@williamwilson1687

2 жыл бұрын

Don't do maths but this comment resonates

@lennyjennings8748

2 жыл бұрын

Yes brother

@mikeschaffner5279

Жыл бұрын

@Carl think he was meaning showboating

@scottvickerman9327

Жыл бұрын

@Carl please learn what "playing over" someone means.

After watching about 50 tiny desk concerts the last few days. Not only are these the most eclectic and best concerts that have introduced me to some great musicians, they also have the best comments in the comment section

@elinannestad5320

3 жыл бұрын

hello Jesse I'm with you.

@d1p70

3 жыл бұрын

Any standout favorites?

@Qwazier3

2 жыл бұрын

Look up Saint Paul & the Broken Bones

@Sinitman

2 жыл бұрын

@@Qwazier3 just flipped over to it. Can confirm, was amazeballs. Thanks!

@terrence8007

2 жыл бұрын

I hope, a year later since this comment you have been hooked since.

I don't always listen to Nathaniel but when I do, so do my neighbors!

This band is EXACTLY what musicians dream, and work, and sweat to play in. Tight, loose, swinging, and right in the pocket, all at once. They are in a magical place and I truly hope they run for a long time and enjoy every second of it!

Gotta appreciate a trumpet player playing as soft as he possibly can and still looking like he's having a good time :)

@johnnyfreebyrd820

8 жыл бұрын

+Jim Nyenhuis Yeah, that looked frustrating.

@gonzo8145

7 жыл бұрын

Speaks to his skill

@fartsmcgee656

6 жыл бұрын

Jim Nyenhuis un

@crzy8ballcatmack162

6 жыл бұрын

And Vouches For His Soul .. Indeed

@Magoover1

5 жыл бұрын

Trumpet player here....one of the first things I noticed as well.

Since it isn't listed in the video, the names of the performers are: Nathaniel Rateliff - Guitar/Vocals Wesley Watkins - Trumpet Adam Shaffner - Tenor Sax Andy Wild - Bari Sax Luke Mossman - Guitar Joseph Pope III - Bass Patrick Meese - Drums Mark Shusterman - Piano

@sascharouillon9785

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome...every one of them😍

@lindsayhaugen7660

2 жыл бұрын

I may be wrong on this but it looks like Andy is on tenor sax and Adam is on bari

@huntercomer7865

2 жыл бұрын

No it’s Nathaniel Rateliffe and the Nightsweats

@KevinMichaelMichael

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure that is House MD on the bass...

When a band can sound this good outside the recording studio, you know they are a good band and not just another commercial gimmick.

@pitbox6497

7 жыл бұрын

Having seen them live twice, I can vouch for this being true.

@jessilynn4952

6 жыл бұрын

Ray Dorey yes! you are so right. if you dont mind me asking how old are you my friend?

@facnypantsman23

6 жыл бұрын

Usually I get tired of people saying this kind of thing, but I totally agree. Seems like the current trend in rock music is revving up the old trendy engine and putting out a bunch of generic bands

@bryantw4375

6 жыл бұрын

They don't sound good. THEY FEEL SO GOOD, seeps into your bones good!

@mweymar

6 жыл бұрын

Especially when they are so visibly only half awake. It's a more pared down sound than usual from them - and great for that.

Today is the day I discovered yet again a great band through NPR. Thanks!

@GSteinbrink

8 жыл бұрын

+Aage Leonard You should check out Nathaniel Rateliff's solo stuff too. Great music!

@christophervolpini9325

8 жыл бұрын

+Aage Leonard SO much good music out there that only seems to make it on to NPR and certain late night shows.

@pablovavila

8 жыл бұрын

+Aage Leonard I recommend watching the documentary "Austin to Boston", he's in it, as well as other great musicians. It's also very uplifting :)

@GSteinbrink

8 жыл бұрын

Pablo Venzke Avila I love that documentary so much.

@efnicol179

8 жыл бұрын

+Pablo Venzke Avila Do you know where to find it? I thought you could only see it in select theaters on a tour.

In my humble opinion... One of the tiny desk's top 5. Bravo Nathaniel & Co!

I feel really sad for the 392 people who thumbs-downed this fantastic TDC. To go through life unable to recognize good music is a small tragedy.

@ikisolde1

Жыл бұрын

Love this. How could anyone down this?

@anna4660

6 ай бұрын

must not be their taste, but this feels like real music and a rarity these days with all the hollywood plants making bland music. this is immaculate

My 17 month old son is in love with this . If he's having a tantrum I cue this up and he's on cloud nine . He loves to sing Mellow out . He's constantly walking around singing Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo

These Tiny Desk performances are 1000 times better than CD/Vinyl versions.......... Stunning.

I spend an exceptional amount of time watching, listening to, and otherwise absorbing music, and I tell you this is at the pinnacle. Top .01% Some of the greatest music the world has seen.

I spend my free time watching tiny desk concerts.

@sergiokosic

5 жыл бұрын

You can sing along, play along or even dance to it, too :)

@patrick7-eleven248

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I spend my "should be doing something productive" time doing the same thing.

@flowersafeheart

3 жыл бұрын

My goal is to comment on all of them eventually. Or at least a large chunk. Love them. Very special.

@chris230230

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the cult!

@heatherstark7598

3 жыл бұрын

I run them in the background while I work

I love the spirit of this band. Every member always seems so in love with the music. Their faces are so passionate but kindly.

YEAR 2020: I SAY ,,, THIS THE BEST T.DESK CONCERT - STILL

@bandittwain5512

3 жыл бұрын

Nahhh. Jason Isbell is the best but this is second.

@eduardoaragon3512

3 жыл бұрын

Bandit Twain ok , i will hear jason Isabel, and will see

@nicofletcher2211

3 жыл бұрын

If you have a favorite tiny desk is cause you havent seen many, theres like 800 of them.

@VCT3333

3 жыл бұрын

Search for Red Baraat.

It needs to be said. The guys setting up the sound are geniuses

@patrickleathem-flynn3299

8 ай бұрын

Yes! Absolute legends!

I love how refined and mature their sound is; it's very unselfish playing.

@steffyperry6514

5 жыл бұрын

😀

I'm turning 50 soon, and I first heard Nethaniel and his band about 5 years ago. I still can't get enough. I've played this video hundreds of times. He is truly a gift from God and will forever be in my top 5. Just love his music so much! Thank you, Nethaniel! Long may you live and bless this world with your gift!

I' just floored at how they adjusted their sound to fit that tiny room, especially the horns. Great work!

I can’t believe it took me this long to learn about this unbelievably talented band. But now that I have, I can’t get enough of Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats. Talented individual musicians, great musicianship, amazing voice, and a unique yet timeless sound.

If y’all haven’t seen them in person/live you NEED to. Last summer I saw them at a small little concert (only like 200 people at most) and it was amazing. The energy in the room and singing and jamming out. 10/10 recommend

@dustinwilson4017

Жыл бұрын

They're great in a large venue too, we went to Red Rocks last August and they put on a great show all night

@jasonamato2153

Жыл бұрын

@@dustinwilson4017 Not to mention than a Red Rocks show is going to have extra just because of Red Rocks.

@ChristopherLaye47

Жыл бұрын

I saw them live as an opener and one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. They did an outstanding job at the tiny desk but he comes alive when he can work a full stage. These guys are a must see

@elijahberg7960

8 ай бұрын

saw them a couple months ago, me and everyone i went with said it was the best show theyve seen, the whole band kills it, then he put all the lights down low and did and its still alright by himself

@angelagardner3779

14 күн бұрын

BEST CONCERT OF MY LIFE!!😍🔥🤘🏼👊🏼

I've listened to this over 3 dozen times. I've memorized every word said. Not the lyrics, the words between songs. Especially the awkward laughter.

I’ve watched this a dozen times or more... the trumpet player still makes me smile. Bringing all the energy and joy to his playing. This is my favorite Tiny Desk Concert and that says a lot as I’ve watched a ton of them and everyone brings their “A” game to NPR Tiny Desk.

@afdave7

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. Your comment echoes my feelings about that horn player too. Inwas watching him most of the time. This music is so good and he is so captivating to watch.

This music makes me thoroughly, completely, unabashedly happy.

@michaelverdi8868

5 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it better.....one of my favorite bands.

@d1p70

3 жыл бұрын

As long as you don't pay attention to the lyrics!

@kristinsloan4928

3 жыл бұрын

The lyrics are part of why I fell so completely for this band - they’re not always feel-good, but almost always brilliant nonetheless.

That look the guitar player gives Nathaniel at 04:48 when he nails the riff :)

@sidneycoakley1524

6 жыл бұрын

Chris Wright being a shit guitar player, nailing something even so simple is such a tremendous feeling. I'm not saying he's shit, I was referring to myself.

@Clinnin

6 жыл бұрын

Good spotting. Magic moment from both Luke Mossman & Nat Rat.

@mattmogan7747

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing that out mate it just shows the joy playing with such a tight original band. Love it

@nickgarnero9843

5 жыл бұрын

That is fear and respect personified.

@mikefetterman6782

5 жыл бұрын

yes, that and a "Wow, we are really tight" kinda look. Band was really perfect here and the sound in this place is amazing.

This is great it was part of my wife's wedding,she left me who knows but I wasnt going to let her steal this music along with my crushed heart I also play this nearly every day for the last four yrs.

@angelagardner3779

14 күн бұрын

Yeah! It’s YOUR music!!! Dang it!

@user-ti1zr6fn2r

13 күн бұрын

@@angelagardner3779 thank u

The magic of real musicians playing real instruments. Great acoustic versions. Amazing band.

Trumpet player makes me so happy!

@sbulger456

8 жыл бұрын

agreed

@thyamelate

8 жыл бұрын

+James Colpitts You notice his mute doubles as a cup? LOL! That's bad ass

@ameerahbigo80

8 жыл бұрын

i wanna be like him when i grow up lol

@heatheryoung731

7 жыл бұрын

He just embodies pure joy and it's contagious (:

@heatheryoung731

7 жыл бұрын

He just embodies pure joy and it's contagious (:

You know fate is at hand when these gentlemen just so happen to meet each other, start at band and create consistent magic. So many pieces at play that blend perfectly.

WOW !!! this is one of the BEST performances of tiny desk concert !!!! to fit all those folks in that space and produce a fantastic sound !!! NICE!!!

MAN I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THIS, SO GOOD. NOTHING LIKE THIS SINCE EARLY SPRINGSTEEN.

That right there is some sweet medicine. Trumpet player....one smooth cat.

Thank you NPR. I'd already found Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats but so glad to find this set. They are all kinds of awesome.

Been listening to tiny desk concerts all weekend and crying. My husband, who passed away 6 months ago, would have loved them. Why oh why did I not discover them before he died....

@raho2005

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry about your loss, life can be a b*tch sometimes, keep your head up!

For live performances, these are always so perfectly mixed. This one especially with the number of different instruments and voices.

@RAYMONDJSILKE

6 жыл бұрын

I'm hooked

@slicknot100

6 жыл бұрын

Passive aggressive

So glad guys like this are starting become more and more popular

So... I'm listening to this pretty much every day. Can't get enough of it. The music is amazing and they have such fun together, that chemistry is what makes this so awesome.

@Txaggie911

4 жыл бұрын

Melisa Williams Agreed! I found them on accident when You Tube suggested this video. I’ve consumed everything else they’ve done ever since then!

This is why I love NPR tiny desk

I love the bari sax. It gives them such a full, round sound, and you never see a bari in a band this size. I'm also super-impressed that the sax players are so restrained; that's harder to maintain than you might expect. Ditto for the trumpet player.

I saw these guys at the Deaf Institute Manchester about 5 years ago, a tiny tiny venue. They were brilliant and Nathaniel's patter between songs really drew the audience in. A super showman with a tight tight band. Go see!!

I freakin' love these guys, and especially "I Need Never Get Old" so hearing an acoustic version of it- I'll be flying all day, lol!

00:00 I Need Never Get Old 4:09 Look It Here 7:20 I've Been Failing You 11:59 Mellow Out

@dantaymayes3818

4 жыл бұрын

Nicola Ippolito I so wanted to hear Wasted Time.

@danielreif6042

Жыл бұрын

Mv

Nathaniel and the Night Sweats are the real deal. I adore them.

So glad to see Nathaniel Rateliff on Tiny Desk! Great performance. Such a great, hard working, humble guy. We had a blast filming his singer-songwriter style show in Boston a year ago. Glad to see him take off with the Night Sweats

@chrisgatlin2853

6 жыл бұрын

WGBH Music jj

@janewilliams3326

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful....

20 years of playing guitar and singing... I've never been more jealous lol

Chris Stapleton an Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats are both equal in talent and definitely my favorite musicians today. Both groups have more meaning behind what they believe and perform with more passion. I hope they come to my city one of these days.

This bass player's line reminds me very much of a lot of Van Morrison's songs. These guys are great!!

Oh man!! I found a new love today! This mans voice... It's awesome!

@Nortonork

8 жыл бұрын

+Sarah Smith Welcome home...

@Autigerfan2k8

8 жыл бұрын

LOL @ Dan

@RAYMONDJSILKE

6 жыл бұрын

I've been looping this since discovering it last tuesday....can't get enough

Shout out to that badass pianist and his killer high pitched underated second voice!!

Nathaniel Rateliff and the Casual Denim

@bronzewolf6464

7 жыл бұрын

Well that escalated quickly.

@awesomepawn2

7 жыл бұрын

man i love youtube stories like this, man has a thought, other man hates said thought

@mr.hostetter855

6 жыл бұрын

Sober, still wears brewery tour hat....

@franklopez2702

5 жыл бұрын

Denim is timeless and manly and bitches love it

@stewartthomson3255

5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful south

One of the best performances for them. You can hear each instrument and really enjoy the singers' voices. I can even hear the bass!

Why could someone down vote this? Good, honest, original music and if you take the time to watch the video clips it's even better. Anyway, thank you guys for the music, you sound just great. Thumbs up!

Nathaniel’s voice is so smooth and effortless. Love these guys!

I'm sorry but has nobody noticed how he can make that 12 string gibson absolutely talk? These boys are simply music gold

@palacerevolution2000

3 жыл бұрын

He's playing full chords on that thing too;

How they all manage to meld perfectly together I will never understand. Love it and I always will.

8 guys at a tiny desk. WE need a artist caricature rendition of this. Sounds so good. High talent. Nuff said

They look like they came straight from the party but... man they sound great! Thanks NPR.

@john-rodgerclaycountychron7071

3 жыл бұрын

Pumpkin, they are the Party lol!

Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats are simply AWESOME!

The complexity of this music is twisting my brain into a pretzel.

I have watched/listened to a lot of these Tiny Desk's over the past years, and It's up for personal opinion, but this is the best one. When you come on the show this is the bar.

Damn,i love he's voice,he's got an incredible voice...love your music

I saw them live recently, and they had the most beautiful display of their talented horns/brass. Those instruments were perfectly harmonizing and were singing like angels. Such a talented band

I love how all the musicians are singing with him,!

I'm a camera-person usually, but wow... the audio for this performance was incredible! Almost a better sound than the album. These guys sound so good acoustic, as well.

@ZeroFcksGven

2 жыл бұрын

Its the magic of the tiny desk room!

I've listened to a lot of these Tiny Desk Concerts and I really appreciate that they will host ANYONE, so you can hear all sorts of talented new musicians you might have never heard otherwise. But this show is top of the heap for me. These guys are fantastic. Time to go wander all over You Tube to find other live shows, then buy a few CD's for the old collection.

that album is one of those rare ones where it's just about perfect because every song is good, there is NOT ONE SONG that doesn't get you swayin' or layin' back...

12-String Gibson....... Man, that's a good sounding instrument.

@Gingerjake2

8 жыл бұрын

+Sam Kultz No kidding huh? I have a vintage 1964 Framus 12 as well as a Martin 12 & I'm impressed with what I'm hearing here too!

@christophervolpini9325

8 жыл бұрын

+Sam Kultz As much as I don't like Gibson as a company, I think their acoustics sound the best.

@mreueujj1

8 жыл бұрын

+Christopher Volpini. Indeed, their acoustics are remarkable, my respect for Gibson raised when I hear what they did to the mandolin .

@anarchypickle

8 жыл бұрын

+Sam Kultz They're actually pretty affordable in the vtg market, average going price in clean condition 700, the low end settling in the 550 area

@shitzhead3436

8 жыл бұрын

I thought I KILLED YOU!!

They all look truly content together and believe in an attitude of solidarity, and dedication to the cause of making great music, which allows EACH SONG to "come alive!" Which is a testament to their artistry.

i wish they record a while album this way, the music is so real being played like this, could listen to all their music done this way, amazing sound and love how well they play together

I just LOVE Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats! Incredibly good musicians with a distinctive sound!

I love watching these concerts as I get ready in the morning and was so happy to find my favorite band in the queue! I love their albums but have really seen them perform before and they so supportive of each other throughout their sets - giving each other thumbs up or smiling at each other when performing. It was kind of cute lol

At first, I was disappointed because they didn't play S.O.B. but after listening to this a couple times I respect it. S.O.B. is the song they're known for but they were just like nah our other tracks are fire too.

@mikefetterman6782

5 жыл бұрын

In an interview, last year Nathanial said they almost quit when everyone just had to love the one song he hated the most on that record. SOB is his least favorite song and if it didn't lead to people listening to other songs, they were all going to give up music.

@shipstoroam7233

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, SOB made me turn away from their music. I thought it was a super young guy emulating the past, but hearing "Worry Me" floored me, sold me, made me a fan for life. Such talent and soul!

@Scootchels

5 жыл бұрын

SOB is fun enough, but it’s really not one of their best songs musically, but it got most of us to listen to the rest. Nate used to work in a plastics factory. Can you imagine wasting this talent.

@brandonh5201

4 жыл бұрын

And here the first song I got was (you worry me) and ( hey mama) I heard them on a ncis new orleans episode. He must really be good if he sang on that show. My only problem is i cant find a bass cover of the song worry me :/

@VCT3333

3 жыл бұрын

Especially since it's a song about DTs, and people think it's a drinking song.

love love love you guys! play you every chance I get.. Tammie at CHSR 97.9 in Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada You were in my top 10 albums of the year.

Nathaniel, your vocals are on a “Biblical Proportion” like no other since the Beetles! I’m 60 yrs old and you’re coming to Indy in June 2018! I live 45 miles to the West and we can have a Blast in my house and back yard!!! My wife of 35 years (2 kids) recently passed on Christmas Day 2017, but when I listen to your prophecy I have the will to go on, Nathaniel yes I have “Night Sweats” too, don’t we all!!!?

@hippiechick2755

6 жыл бұрын

Gary Weliver I'll be there!

The gentleman in the red hat coolest dude around! Straight Up!

Nathaniel is definitely showing and deserving the, moment where you finally get some recognition for talent in a world of autotuned pop dance queens, and pretty boys, who should be bowing at the feet of musicians of this caliber, instead of practicing lip synching in the mirror with different hair colors and sex tapes for publicity. Nice to see music is still alive.

s o b is all over the radio, and I hardly listen to the radio (only when my iPod is left at home or I'm in someone else's car). yet I must have heard that song at least 20 times in the past week. Glad it's not just 1 good song, these guys are great. I will delve deeper into their music for sure. 👍 tiny desk

This music is helping heal my heart. Thankyou x

These guys know that It starts with The Groove--Everything after that is icing on the cake!!! Speaking of icing--I love the horns here. Not over done--Just right--

"Don't you weep and don't you worry." Love it! I hear the influences of the greats like Van Morrison. But the Night Sweats are grrrreat!

Oh my god this band is addicting!

My VERY favourite Tiny Desk Concert - I love these guys.

Totally awesome. These guys rocked Melbourne last week. Catch them live if you can. It's a must.

What a talented group. Such an original and fresh take while paying homage to the classics that so obviously inspired you. Amazing. Looking forward to the years to come.

the sound is amazing. Hearing the spirit of Van Morrison and I love how sad they look!

for the first time in a long time, did I dig into my pockets and buy this album, I have since last Saturday played this everyday!! Friggin love this!!!!

What an amazing band. Got tickets to see them in Glasgow in November. The piano player had a great voice for backing!

@pcrkid

8 жыл бұрын

Has**

@lisasuwannee

5 жыл бұрын

He seemed like he was the boss. :)

@ericwilliams2175

5 жыл бұрын

MY mans baked AF

@markmurphy9040

Жыл бұрын

Was that the Barrowlands gig?They we’re awesome man

This is so great....love Tiny Desk Concerts!!!

I generally can't tell how good a musician is (unless they make obvious mistakes), but I can tell a few people in this band *really* enjoy what they do. The piano man, the trumpet player, the guy with the shiny Gibson... And the lead vocalist, for sure.

@mittymittshow

7 жыл бұрын

all of them

@Vazzini42

9 ай бұрын

If anything, they were struggling to keep from blasting out the room with 8 powerful musicians. They are a rowdier bar type band and they made it feel like a living room jam session. Fantastic set!

I am so glad NPR hosted them. One of my favorite new bands and their album is on my best of 2015 list!!!

To byla první písnička, kterou jsem od něj slyšela. Do té doby jsem ho neznala. A už je pro mě navěky miláček i s tou jeho fajn partou muzikantů...

I love how into their music everybody in the band is. They all are just jammin and dancing and having a blast. You can definitely hear that they have their hearts in the music, and it is wonderful.

Thw trumpet player using a plastic cup made my day.

would love to see a live album based off this, these guys sound so amazing just playing like this, the sound is right on the mark, they play so well together

You guys are so incredible awesome. It brings me back to the Harry Chapin days

Love this group and I love NPR Tiny Desk Concerts!!

Love how up beat they are makes my heart smile

These guys are fantastic live: real soul, immense charisma, genuine love of the music

@Brian_yeah_that_brian_Strang

Жыл бұрын

Whoop whoop baby 8/22/23