The Walkmen: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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The Walkmen's wiry, weary, seething rock 'n' roll has mellowed in recent years, as vein-bulging hollers have given way to a richer, more gently paced and layered sound. But it's still not exactly the stuff of campfire crooning: We'd spent the days leading up to this Tiny Desk Concert in the NPR Music offices wondering how on earth The Walkmen would downsize these songs behind Bob Boilen's desk. For one thing, Hamilton Leithauser sings with such intensity that it'd be hard to dial down the instrumentation too much - you'd never hear it.
Leithauser may wield an acoustic guitar in these three songs, but this is no awkward attempt to shoehorn booming rock anthems into meek arrangements that don't suit them. From the opening notes of "Heaven," the magnificently stirring title track of The Walkmen's recent seventh album, it became clear that these guys were making the Tiny Desk accommodate their sound rather than the other way around. Leithauser's voice soared far down the hallways at various points in all three of these songs from Heaven - "Remember, rememmmmmmmber, all we fight for!" "It's been soooooooooooooo long!" "Love is luuuuuuuuuuuuuck!" - lending them grit and grace, not to mention hair-raising intensity that feels a little jarring coming from a bunch of guys in crisp button-up shirts.
Set List:
• "Heaven"
• "We Can't Be Beat"
• "Love Is Luck"
Credits:
Producer and Editor: Bob Boilen; Videographers: Becky Lettenberger, Nick Michael and Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; photo by Blake Lipthratt/NPR
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It's a crime these guys never made it big. And so sadly missed. Much love from the UK.
@willis8765
Жыл бұрын
Your taste is absolutely impeccable
@willis8765
Жыл бұрын
That sounded slightly sarcastic I promise it wasn’t😂😂
@brianeharmonjr
Жыл бұрын
Definitely check out Hamilton Leithauser's solo stuff if you haven't
@mikadoescontent
Жыл бұрын
well my friend i have good news for you
@rikkcampos6
Жыл бұрын
@@mikadoescontent ohhh babbbby
Love his voice. Discovered them on release of The Rat, which totally blew me away. Heaven and Heartbreaker are absolute classics. Also love his solo cover of Mr Tambourine Man.
Got here by looking at what the least watched Tiny Desk concert was and even the least watched one is a gem. These guys deserve more attention.
could listen to this man sing all day
7 years later and this is still one of my favorite Tiny Desk Concerts, miss these guys, I can only wonder what songs they still have to release, hopefully we will see then again some day
@donkeybus
Жыл бұрын
They are baaaaaaaack!!!
@IsssaKnife
9 ай бұрын
@@donkeybus and they are great as ever! saw them over the weekend
Just saw theses guys in Chicago in may. Thanks for the reunion we never thought it would happen! So much talent and im grateful to have experienced them in the flesh
@jjj7054
11 ай бұрын
I was at one of their chicago shows too, incredible performance.
Saw Hamilton L supporting Spoon at a London gig a couple of years back. He sang the whole set A Capella. It was f’ing amazing.
@burnlastsunday
3 жыл бұрын
Dream show.
They are incredible, they are admirable, I found in them a pleasure and a magic that makes life beautiful. They make life a little bit lighter, their songs are like the beauty you find in the sky, in the flowers, in the peace I am very grateful to have found them
Such a sublime experience their music is.
@WCWfanboy
10 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah Agata B!
This version of 'We can't be beat' sounds amazing !
Ugh my favorite band that i discovered too late! ! :'''(
@LeeEvansIsAwesome
6 жыл бұрын
Hamilton Leithauser is still making music that sounds similar, and they're just on an amicable hiatus doing other things. I'm sure they'll be back.
@chinaphone
4 жыл бұрын
Never too late to discover a great band. They're so good.
@sirfredrickeggenhauser2795
4 жыл бұрын
Lee Evans true, I actually have a whole playlist of Hamilton Leithauser, he’s great!
@gcam420
3 жыл бұрын
It’s ok atleast you didn’t just discover them like me
@nustyiv616
2 жыл бұрын
Too*
every night I put this to listen till I get sleep, it brings me peace, tnks the walkmen
I came across this just by chance, and I gotta say WOAAAH!!!!
that black fender jaguar with matching head stock 🔥
nice to see Andy Bernard finally got his big break
@burnlastsunday
3 жыл бұрын
All he needed was instruments!
@matheusrogerio7185
2 жыл бұрын
KKKKKSKKSSKSKSKSKSKKKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSKKSKSKKSSKSKSKSKS MAAAANN THIS GOT ME HAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHHAAHAAHAHHHAHHHAHAA
These guys have such a classic sound! This is music I will be proud to share with my daughter as she grows up.
I have seen so many bands live I stumbled upon the Walkmen at a festival in the earlish 2000’s and I can say without a doubt the singer of this band was one of the most amazing singers I have ever seen live. He projected amazingly and such a sweet clean tone. Not sure if that’s how he sounded always live (I only saw them live one other time and he was good) but that one time at the festival it blew my mind. Like he could’ve been on American idol or something.
@davidmiranda7937
4 жыл бұрын
I've seen them ten million times and yes Hamilton always sings his heart out.
their music is so much rock and folk together!
Everyone watching this video has good taste I’m blown away people of culture yo😭
He sounds just like he does on the album here.
Se escucha demasiado precioso está interpretación...! Lo que trasmite Hamilton cuando canta es increíble..!
every time get the chills when i listen to heaven because it gives me flashbacks to HIMYM
@matheusrogerio7185
3 жыл бұрын
YESSSSSS
holds up wonderfully
I hope things turned around after posting this comment, you are the perfect combination of quantum matter to be occupying the amount of space that you are currently displacing in this exact moment in time - the universe wouldn't be the same without you, thank you for existing!
This make me happy and sad at the same time. Love The Walkmen!! "We can't be beat" is the best song I've ever heard. What a journey.
I love their sound, its simple and plain but very beautiful. :)
Such an underrated band
The guys are brilliant! Just heard them....been under a rock myself.
wow, fantastic recording. The room yielded some nice sounds.
Very beautiful music ! Thanks.
They definitely listened to the Feelies the Good Earth. Love their sound.
Powerful voice
Thanks, can't un-see it now.
wow that song really touching my heart...
Love this and love the walkmen!
Incredible!
lovely
Fantastic.
Bob Boilen, you have the greatest job in the world. I envy you so very much. This is my dream right here.
i love this channel and i love this band
I've been listening to The Walkmen alot lately. I can't find a song I don't like from them. Sorry I never caught them live.
@1917VIL
2 жыл бұрын
Mid 2000's...trip from San Diego to LA w/ my girlfriend. Randomly went to the Queen Mary to see some music. Suddenly, this band is playing "thinking of a dream I had..." Loved them ever since! The Casbah in S.D. and the Belly Up in Solana Beach were both wonderful to witness.
@bengalatiger
2 жыл бұрын
@@1917VIL Belly Up! The best venue!!!
@jacksmith-ks3pz
2 жыл бұрын
You really missed out. They are all still very active. Im guessing there will be another tour at some point down the line. To my knowledge they are just on an “indefinite hiatus.” We can all hope🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽
Siento mucha nostalgia con la primera canción........ Un nudo en la garganta
'05 best show ever...The WALKMEN.
I didn't understand how to read that at first glance but I get it now! You taught me to persevere, I like that about you.
Heaven is just heaven!
What a band.
@IanPhillipsWildlife
8 жыл бұрын
Oh Yes
Walkmen is soooo Cool Very nice Tiny Desk, NPR.
Incredibly good
Since I couldn't find it anywhere else, here's who is performing Hamilton Leithauser - Vocals/Guitar Matt Barrick - Percussion Paul Maroon - Guitar Walter Martin - Bass
His vibrato is beautiful.
Estupendo
Jesus, its only one mic recording everything?? Fantastic sound quality!! I'm amazed!!
@matheusrogerio7185
3 жыл бұрын
8 years, have you ever come back here?
You posted something positive!!!!!!!! Now, i'm amazed!
reached here via stumbleupon. good music!!
Una gran banda :(((
I like that you defend what you care about, thats noble. Despite the group concensus according to the comments, I know you're a good person.
i love you too!
🎶"stick with me, Ooh you're my best friend" 🎶
喜欢~
Hamilton is a powerhouse.
wow
I love you.
This band is very underrated.
Great band. Great songs. However, sadly, not their best performances here... But, I'll definitely keep followin' them, cause when they hit it, they really hit it!
Reunite! Please!
On this reunion tour, why don't you come to Lisbon? Since you love our city so much! I miss seeing you live!
Upload more concerts, notice there is some missing from the webpage compared to here on YT channel
How are these some beetches not huge, they're really good
Descobri a banda assitindo How I Met Your Mother musica perfeita
one of the tightest bands (was).
@ragerats3144
9 жыл бұрын
Agreed (was) I hate that I can't see them live, since they haven't toured forever. I accidentally bought "everyone who pretended to like me is gone" through a BMG deal. I never heard of them or even cared, but the CD was practically free. After sitting on my dresser for a few months, I decided to open it and listen to it. I listened to it a million times. It was the only CD I ever memorized every lyric to every song. this had to be 15 years ago
@winkmurder
7 жыл бұрын
Rage Rats There are no such things as accidents 😉
@Dangermoose-rv6bb
6 жыл бұрын
but there is definitely such a thing as bunkum
Hamilton sounds like a better Rod Stewart.
@OldGruetzgesicht
4 жыл бұрын
Doesn't everybody, though?
@burnlastsunday
3 жыл бұрын
Really? He's always sounded like Bob Dylan to me.
3 жыл бұрын
@@burnlastsunday Dylan wouldnt sing a note from Hamilton
don't worry you're ok it's ok
3:00 Nard Dog?
@lemsefferzineb9628
5 жыл бұрын
iRektTV YES !!!
@ssingh2985
4 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! I'm not alone in the world
Good band like a mix of waterboys and the strokes
!!!
Can you give me the chords?
Where's Pete?!
I miss Johnathan Fire Eater.
@LiveStreamPhx
5 жыл бұрын
Rip Stewart Lupton
Sargent Brody??
Himym ending s2
Walter Is the coolest MF in rock n roll ever
When are you guys going to book Dirty Projectors?
Massively underrated absolute joke they didn’t make it.
Am i the only one who see a little bit of awkwardness on that bass and guitar players! I mean...the music it's frigging beautiful! Buut.....i love this songs!
i hear a bit of johnny cash in some of their songs...
John Peel is rolling in his grave if this band doesn't get the support it desreves
wheres pete?
@SebelumEsmud
5 жыл бұрын
pete on camera lol
Algum Br?
He lost he’s voice didn’t he ? No surprise there Great songs missed
Wonder why they broke up. Guessing Hamilton's eye candy was too distracting from the rest of the band and music. *shrug*
@kindkidbk
3 жыл бұрын
they are just on hiatus :’) hamilton and paul are still making music together !!!
play "the rat"
@oseasgonzalez4307
6 жыл бұрын
Kristin Cheverie play Salieri
This is real music now we just have stuff like justin beiber
please don't be mean to me anymore
Me parece una falta de respeto lo poco valorada que fue esta Banda 😢
Good job replying to a comment I made a month ago. I could care less at this point
Accountancy department staff band.
Wrong.
American Stereophonics ?
boring
They should disband. It's not happening.