Watkins Family Hour: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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September 15, 2015 by BOB BOILEN
The Watkins Family Hour began a dozen or so years ago as a way for a group of friends to get together and play old and new tunes. For Sean and Sara Watkins, it served as a monthly bit of magic: a musical variety show filled with extraordinary talent in the world of folk, bluegrass and beyond at L.A.'s famous Largo.
Now, the Watkins siblings - known for their work in Nickel Creek, among many other projects - have taken their fiddle, guitar and charm on a country-flavored yellow brick road, gathering friends and surprises along the way. For this tour and their Tiny Desk Concert, their biggest surprise is the addition of Fiona Apple as a guest vocalist who actually yowls along to songs like the traditional tune "In The Pines."
Watkins Family Hour is available now.
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Set List
"Steal Your Heart Away" 00:00
"In The Pines" 04:05
"Hop High" 09:35
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Walker, Ariel Zambelich; Assistant Producer: Rachel Horn; photo by Ariel Zambelich/NPR
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  • @jazconinternet
    @jazconinternet3 жыл бұрын

    WE NEED FIONA ON HER OWN TINY DESK!!!!!

  • @mattmieks5787

    @mattmieks5787

    Жыл бұрын

    Fiona...❤❤❤ come on npr!!!

  • @hunternewbold3338

    @hunternewbold3338

    7 ай бұрын

    SERIOUSLY ON EVERYTHING!!!!

  • @manul2008

    @manul2008

    2 ай бұрын

    yes pleaseeee

  • @patti.boersma8379
    @patti.boersma83797 жыл бұрын

    Fiona's social awkwardness is so endearing to who she is…I just LOVE her!

  • @KiraFORTHEWIN
    @KiraFORTHEWIN3 жыл бұрын

    I love that Fiona just appeared from the floor like she was summoned

  • @geoffjones6444

    @geoffjones6444

    3 жыл бұрын

    she is truly an earth angel. and the best of us as musicians.

  • @FeistyGirl23115

    @FeistyGirl23115

    Жыл бұрын

    I saw her perform with Watkins Family Hour in Newport. She did the same thing at that concert. She likes sitting on the floor next to the piano. She is a gift! It was a very special concert.

  • @jravensc

    @jravensc

    Жыл бұрын

    She just pops up like someone resetting a Guess Who board.

  • @tashaprather

    @tashaprather

    9 ай бұрын

    I saw her with them some years ago. On the songs she didn't sing on she sat by the piano and drank tea.

  • @willmclean6428
    @willmclean64283 жыл бұрын

    fiona is just so frickin cool. i loved her little dancing in the back

  • @staliepop
    @staliepop4 жыл бұрын

    Where is Fiona's full tiny desk set? My heart aches.

  • @TeddyLovesBacon

    @TeddyLovesBacon

    4 жыл бұрын

    i hope so.. i love fionna

  • @madlift
    @madlift3 жыл бұрын

    I love every single moment here. Just a magical blend from Sean and Sara, plus the other musicians were killing it, and then Fiona Apple??? Couldn't get better!

  • @matthirn7858
    @matthirn78584 жыл бұрын

    I keep coming back to this session. Not only does Tiny Desk do a great job recording, you would be hard pressed to find a higher quality mix of musical talent presenting an old-time song set with such nuanced perfection.

  • @orgelssecondrule9221

    @orgelssecondrule9221

    3 жыл бұрын

    Perfect words

  • @aa306911
    @aa306911 Жыл бұрын

    For all the greatness in this video, don’t overlook Benmont Tench on the piano. The *legendary* keyboard player for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

  • @SandraNevermind
    @SandraNevermind8 жыл бұрын

    The piano-player is just . . . 😮. Wow.

  • @SempreGumby

    @SempreGumby

    5 жыл бұрын

    Those Solos in Hop High. OOOgh so smooth. Yesh Yesh.

  • @clutch1141
    @clutch11416 жыл бұрын

    I have a whole new level of respect for Fiona Apple

  • @mlbeaumont
    @mlbeaumont8 жыл бұрын

    Great to see Benmont Tench playing in this company, its like my music worlds colliding, im in heaven.

  • @sillystrings
    @sillystrings3 жыл бұрын

    The way Sara plays backup fiddle is amazing. Like obviously her solos are awesome but also her fills and the way she fades in and out of the texture and her general sense of phrasing...I've watched this video so many times just trying to imitate that. It's like the instrument is an extension of her voice, she just knows how to work it

  • @52rickenbacker
    @52rickenbacker8 жыл бұрын

    I didn't realise I liked this type of music until now! That was kind of life affirming.

  • @surdazar7792
    @surdazar77928 жыл бұрын

    I miss Fiona everyday of my life. Great to see her here. Still waiting for another solo record though... Had to say it.

  • @sorcerer1975

    @sorcerer1975

    8 жыл бұрын

    I agree ... can't wait for new Fiona material ... I adore her and her music !

  • @kshafe17

    @kshafe17

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Nuno Duarte SAMMEEE!! Got to see her in DC whenshe did her tour for Idler Wheel and it was unbelieveably amazing. Took a couple videos too that you can see on my page.

  • @rootypoots

    @rootypoots

    4 жыл бұрын

    Won’t need to wait too much longer, I think!

  • @jakedmagic

    @jakedmagic

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh man I bet you're jazzed right now.

  • @nerdonic

    @nerdonic

    4 жыл бұрын

    Four years later I’m sure you guys are happy now :)

  • @jaynecobb5774
    @jaynecobb57746 жыл бұрын

    This is what we call 'good'... just so we are all clear. This is what music can be when its done right.

  • @beginningtosee7457

    @beginningtosee7457

    4 жыл бұрын

    This old man in Alabama agrees- and they are kind also.

  • @sumitkinger7142
    @sumitkinger71428 жыл бұрын

    Always and always good to see Fiona.. Feels good to see you sing..

  • @amisha25211

    @amisha25211

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah✨

  • @ThelastDJ1976
    @ThelastDJ19768 жыл бұрын

    When the set started I thought to myself that piano player sure looks like Benmont Tench but there's no way... When they introduced him I nearly fell out of my seat! With an all-star cast and a fantastic set this has become one of my favorite Tiny Desks shows yet - keep up the great work!

  • @akeithing1841

    @akeithing1841

    Жыл бұрын

    Right?! They go way to the Largo days. Speaking of which check out Fiona's song 'Largo'. Satisfaction guaranteed

  • @Hardbody94
    @Hardbody948 жыл бұрын

    Fiona Apple! I haven't heard of her in a while it's nice to see her around.

  • @CrustyWhiteBread
    @CrustyWhiteBread7 жыл бұрын

    The last and the first place I would expect to find Fiona... I swear i pooped myself.

  • @brentwalker8596

    @brentwalker8596

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I was like, oh, just Fiona Apple . WTF!? Looks like she's having fun.

  • @leepshin

    @leepshin

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@brentwalker8596 Fiona looks ..........erm........"ILL". Anyone know if she's she actually alright health wise?

  • @JumpingMountainGoats
    @JumpingMountainGoats8 жыл бұрын

    Sara Watkins has such a beautiful voice. I hope Sean does some more Fiction Family with Jon Foreman soon!

  • @YouTubricant
    @YouTubricant6 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god that's actually Benmont Tench. Ooooowhoops!

  • @ruby-rv6cj
    @ruby-rv6cj7 жыл бұрын

    Sara's voice is seriously the best thing ever!!!!

  • @hoyvintagecycles2936

    @hoyvintagecycles2936

    4 жыл бұрын

    truth, pure.

  • @allisonwhiston9290

    @allisonwhiston9290

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @Workshop-oe7er
    @Workshop-oe7er6 жыл бұрын

    Can't believe I've overlooked this gem for 2+ years. Tiny Desk never disappoints. Crazy good stuff. We need more of this during these days. Thank you.

  • @StephenBilski-dq3ml
    @StephenBilski-dq3ml23 күн бұрын

    I vannot stop listening. It is energizing, beautiful and thought provoking. It makes me pause and think, Who is truly inspiring us. Peace be with you. Thank you.

  • @LarkVsOwl-de3op
    @LarkVsOwl-de3op6 жыл бұрын

    Hats off to the sound guy...perfect mix

  • @powbobs

    @powbobs

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lark Vs. Owl It’s always so good.

  • @rashmika9742
    @rashmika9742 Жыл бұрын

    I followed them on Spotify after 20 seconds of this set. What an amazing homage to bluegrass musical tradition.

  • @TheVoxinator
    @TheVoxinator5 ай бұрын

    I watched this to see Sara Watkins - was blown away when Fiona popped out! Love love love Fiona Apple.

  • @ebaristogringo
    @ebaristogringo7 жыл бұрын

    after watching this 200 times,i fell in love with Fiona even more...

  • @52rickenbacker

    @52rickenbacker

    7 жыл бұрын

    juan timmers I have lost count of how many times I've watched this.

  • @flakeyjay
    @flakeyjay8 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Loved the enthusiasm from Fiona Apple and the power of Sarah's voice and Sean on guitar. Love them as Nickel Creek and other works.

  • @SneakyPete0007
    @SneakyPete00077 жыл бұрын

    North Alabama,born and bred. Haven"t heard music like that in a while.

  • @GeneRogers-en2xv
    @GeneRogers-en2xv Жыл бұрын

    I truly enjoyed nickel creek but it has lead me to Watkins family in so greatful and all the great artist and apple Fiona lol so beautiful to warm my empty life

  • @cristianobaruffaldi8049
    @cristianobaruffaldi80498 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see Fiona Smile, allways in my heart😉

  • @beng8488
    @beng84884 жыл бұрын

    My 2-year-old just spent half an hour directing me to this, apparently his favorite, rendition of In the Pines. He described it by the howling chorus! Thank you all so much. This is terrific stuff.

  • @rinnswimmer
    @rinnswimmer3 жыл бұрын

    They make their playing look so effortless... pros👌👏

  • @janosik150
    @janosik1505 жыл бұрын

    Ohhh...beautiful girl... And Fiona Apple...wow...its been 20 years I think since I listen to her..wow....I love you Fiona!!!

  • @mistercolin1234
    @mistercolin12348 жыл бұрын

    I wish my family sounded like that!!

  • @musettemusic8261
    @musettemusic82613 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Sara Watkins is a rockstar!

  • @manimok
    @manimok5 жыл бұрын

    O Fiona , hope you will recover totally - cause you are the best.

  • @shaunspeers2656
    @shaunspeers2656 Жыл бұрын

    Just when I think I’ve heard all of Sara’s ethereal, goosebump making songs, I hear Love will steal your heart away. Wow.

  • @hollywilson9327
    @hollywilson93278 жыл бұрын

    Fiona, you sound amazing and look amazing! I am sending you love and perseverance. Your music speaks to many souls.

  • @allenmissenis6437
    @allenmissenis64375 жыл бұрын

    fiona"s eye color changes as she sings.. amazing

  • @lorenmiller3797
    @lorenmiller37975 жыл бұрын

    There's something just so amazing and unique about Sara's voice. It's genuine, and vulnerable, and real. Then there's also her incredible songwriting...

  • @AnElectricLlama
    @AnElectricLlama8 жыл бұрын

    God damn that guitar sounds beautiful

  • @thepatriotfarmer3580

    @thepatriotfarmer3580

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Jacob They all do when Sean is behind em'

  • @mezasergio27

    @mezasergio27

    7 жыл бұрын

    Jackson Browne gave Sean that guitar!

  • @rob8872

    @rob8872

    6 жыл бұрын

    I agree with TheMusicWell

  • @excavatoree

    @excavatoree

    6 жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of something a drummer said: "These drums don't sound good; I sound good. You're hearing me, not the drums." We're hearing Sean.

  • @artnouveau4332
    @artnouveau43323 жыл бұрын

    I just found this band. Thanks NPR Tiny desk What a joy to be listening.

  • @sorcerer1975
    @sorcerer19758 жыл бұрын

    Such a great group ... New music Fiona !

  • @GeneRogers-en2xv
    @GeneRogers-en2xv Жыл бұрын

    The Watkins family and the other artists have brought so much joy a dollar can't touch it

  • @bcsuda
    @bcsuda8 жыл бұрын

    That was awesome! Such a great and fun group. I could listen to them all day!

  • @delewan

    @delewan

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Brian Suda I know! Can we petition for a "Much Larger Than Usual Desk Concert"?

  • @RobbiesVideoArchives
    @RobbiesVideoArchives7 жыл бұрын

    That's one of the best things I've seen/heard in ages.

  • @tobiasdeleij9536

    @tobiasdeleij9536

    7 жыл бұрын

    I cried.. ;,)

  • @tobiasdeleij9536

    @tobiasdeleij9536

    7 жыл бұрын

    and now again..

  • @2ManyNamesTaken
    @2ManyNamesTaken5 жыл бұрын

    We're all in love with Sara. Beyond her talent on violin and her voice, she lights up the room as if she were an angel, sent to make us feel the splendor of Heaven. -- Indeed, that is a room FULL of talented people making some stirring music!

  • @marcotrosi
    @marcotrosi7 жыл бұрын

    the mix/sound of the first song and the song itself is amazing. love it.

  • @ArepoEn
    @ArepoEn3 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic, so much musicality and emotions! Bluegrass at its best. And of course, Sara is from another world...

  • @rayfinkle7064
    @rayfinkle70643 жыл бұрын

    I freaking love Sarah Watkins ...

  • @scottmorrison3505
    @scottmorrison35055 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I've been listening to band in this genre all night, just exploring and seeing what I can find. This is by far THE BEST band I've heard. Probably ever.

  • @errmoc5682
    @errmoc56827 жыл бұрын

    i love the way sara dresses

  • @nolandionne1262
    @nolandionne12628 жыл бұрын

    Such a diverse group of musical people! A wonderful Tiny Desk.

  • @carolynblake498
    @carolynblake4986 жыл бұрын

    That first song. It's so good!!

  • @pathoscatz1
    @pathoscatz16 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful group of musicians came of of that collective, I can't get enough

  • @grantburgh1
    @grantburgh17 жыл бұрын

    ive watched/listened to this about 30 times since discovering it 3 days ago

  • @davemeshamsr6000
    @davemeshamsr60007 жыл бұрын

    TEARS OF JOY IN MY EYES!!!

  • @GeneRogers-en2xv
    @GeneRogers-en2xv Жыл бұрын

    You and your music family bless my small life with happiness

  • @GeneRogers-en2xv
    @GeneRogers-en2xv Жыл бұрын

    It warms my heart to see so many great artists together

  • @mygodyousuckatthat
    @mygodyousuckatthat8 жыл бұрын

    Wow - that voice on the first number - dreamy !

  • @jacasadia
    @jacasadia2 жыл бұрын

    And Sebastian just keeps playing. They are all such gifted musicians!

  • @deangasinowski8015
    @deangasinowski8015 Жыл бұрын

    Another NPR Tiny desk that I will be listening to over and over.

  • @rickblackford8494
    @rickblackford84946 жыл бұрын

    What a great band! I love coming here for this set. All pros.

  • @GeneRogers-en2xv
    @GeneRogers-en2xv Жыл бұрын

    Was such a blessing to see some many great people sing a great song

  • @PoopiteeScoop
    @PoopiteeScoop5 жыл бұрын

    Oh WOW these guys are great! I think a banjo would add a lot to their lineup, but love what they've got! Heading over to Apple Music to hear more 😂

  • @paulelliott3220
    @paulelliott32207 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic What a great set of artists collected to play with Sara and Sean - love the album too Wow !!!!!

  • @davevallelunga5796
    @davevallelunga57966 жыл бұрын

    Saw em all here in Redding Cali with Fiona and they nailed it hard!I Awesome!

  • @thebonebox488
    @thebonebox4884 жыл бұрын

    Loved Fiona before, but I think my head just exploded. What a fantastic, talented group of musicians.

  • @dmhowe2001
    @dmhowe20017 жыл бұрын

    Pretty awesome music. I particularly like "Hop High".

  • @rickblackford8494
    @rickblackford84946 жыл бұрын

    love the piano with this world class bluegrass. so great. great band. love sara!!

  • @carlhowden9261
    @carlhowden92615 жыл бұрын

    This entire video fills me with joy

  • @skyzefawlun
    @skyzefawlun8 жыл бұрын

    So fantastic to see Sebastian Steinberg and Fiona Apple with Watkins Family Hour! Two artists that I have loved for a long, long time. While Apple is certainly a household name, Steinberg might not be as easily recognized by some. For those curious, he was a member of Soul Coughing ;)

  • @walkingbassline

    @walkingbassline

    8 жыл бұрын

    +skyzefawlun Yeah! Great band.

  • @thepatriotfarmer3580

    @thepatriotfarmer3580

    8 жыл бұрын

    +skyzefawlun I had not made the connection between Sebastian and Soul Coughing, thanks for that! I still play a full SC list every month or so, loved those guys... such fun music. The people at the office used to look at me kinda funny when I played SC there, lol!

  • @penta5676
    @penta56763 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful session, that I'm watching regularily. Very sensitive playing and nice close-up of drummer Don Heffington. R.I.P.

  • @tg071407
    @tg0714072 жыл бұрын

    Let's give a little love to the drummer! Nice job back there.

  • @sehwankim9312
    @sehwankim93128 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic!!! Loved it.

  • @richardradcliffe5567
    @richardradcliffe55678 жыл бұрын

    The Watkins Siblings and Fiona and other assembled personnel played outdoors at Lincoln Center in NYC this summer. Their project was reenacting Dylan's album "Highway 61 Revisted."

  • @petejameson4392
    @petejameson43923 жыл бұрын

    I've enjoyed this series since its inception. "In the Pines" is a singular moment for TDC...bravo, amigas y amigos, pedro in pa

  • @MegaDanCrow
    @MegaDanCrow8 жыл бұрын

    Never heard them before watching this. that will surly change!

  • @mattmieks5787
    @mattmieks5787 Жыл бұрын

    love the music,,love the tiny desk....love the Watkins Family..❤💛💚💜🤎🖤🤍

  • @BenTheThird
    @BenTheThird8 жыл бұрын

    So awesome that NPR has them on!!! :)

  • @thepatriotfarmer3580
    @thepatriotfarmer35808 жыл бұрын

    Saw them in Nashville at the City WInery recently, great show! I will be at their next Nashville show too...

  • @allenmcclain2745
    @allenmcclain27453 жыл бұрын

    An amazing gift for my ears!

  • @rickblackford8494
    @rickblackford84946 жыл бұрын

    This is great. I love Sara but they are all perfect.

  • @organicistheway5956
    @organicistheway59568 жыл бұрын

    Man oh man, Sara's voice is so perfect!! I LOVE HER!!

  • @cometome255
    @cometome2558 жыл бұрын

    Man I loveeee Fiona. I missed her. I really like the sound of their music, never got into bluegrass but definitely something I'll check out. ALSO, amazing guitar.

  • @VeeDubR32
    @VeeDubR328 жыл бұрын

    Really like the rasp that Sara's voice has developed

  • @jamenb7344
    @jamenb73446 жыл бұрын

    love a full dose of sara

  • @ramzyred
    @ramzyred8 жыл бұрын

    Awesome performance.

  • @laperez80
    @laperez804 жыл бұрын

    Largo brought me here and I left my heart at Largo.

  • @michaeltingle816
    @michaeltingle8163 жыл бұрын

    I THINK THAT THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SONGS I HAVE HEARD SARAH WATKINS SING !!!!! IT IS SO CLEAR AS WELL AS THE INSTRUMENTS !!!!!!

  • @kareneverett125
    @kareneverett1254 жыл бұрын

    LOVE IT, GREAT PERFORMANCE !!!!

  • @MrTosttao
    @MrTosttao8 жыл бұрын

    Incredible, Fantastic, love it

  • @jward9637
    @jward96377 жыл бұрын

    I love this!! Whoa woooo!!

  • @martinamenescal2710
    @martinamenescal2710 Жыл бұрын

    I love the song "Remember me (I'm the one who loves you)" sooo much

  • @switchingtime
    @switchingtime8 жыл бұрын

    Holy hell, they were amazing! Not usually my style but this video is going in the favorites. Keep up the great work, guys!

  • @SteveShaha
    @SteveShaha8 жыл бұрын

    Wow, everything Sarah Atkins touches turns to gold.

  • @user-io1dk5fx3j
    @user-io1dk5fx3j7 жыл бұрын

    Very beautiful! Another good culture of the US!

  • @AlexanderRogers-tz6hs
    @AlexanderRogers-tz6hs6 ай бұрын

    But sharing how great you and your family is and you with nickle creek was so priceless. Sincerly Savannah ga Gene. 🎉

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