Unknown Mortal Orchestra: Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубліковано 1 чер 2023
- Bobby Carter | June 2, 2023
Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Tiny Desk concert was more of a family affair than lead singer, Ruban Nielson, revealed during his band introductions. His father, jazz musician Chris Nielson, has been on tour with them to support the band's latest album, V. During the band's live show back in April at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., he casually drifted on stage, played the saxophone for a song or two, then drifted back off. Following that performance, Chris had travel plans that would've prevented him from making it to NPR. I begged them to reconsider the routing and they obliged. Chris, sax in tow, stayed put for the entire set along with Kody Nielson on drums rounding out the Nielson trio. Keyboard player Christian Li and longtime UMO member Jacob Portrait on bass make up the current roster.
The setlist leaned right into UMO's incalculability. The band decided to forgo material from V to play songs from the first couple of albums, a rare move at the Desk that speaks to the strength of UMO's catalog. The opening number, "From the Sun," lacked the density of the recorded version but punched way harder. Ruban and the gang then shifted into a clever medley of oldies from II, Multi-Love and their self-titled debut.
SET LIST
"From the Sun"
"Thought Ballune"
"Little Blu House"
"Necessary Evil"
"Monki"
MUSICIANS
Ruban Nielson: vocals, guitar
Christian Li: keys, vocals
Jacob Portrait: vocals, bass
Kody Nielson: vocals, drums
Chris Nielson: saxophone
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Director/Editor: Maia Stern
Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
Creative Director: Bob Boilen
Videographers: Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant, Sofia Seidel, Estefania Mitre
Audio Assistant: Neil Tevault
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Photographer: Elizabeth Gillis
Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Kara Frame, Marissa Lorusso, Hazel Cills
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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Rubin Nielson may be the most underrated guitarist in rock today. Got such a unique style.
Couldn't agree more. Seen them live in Glasgow last night. Ruban blew my mind - incredible player 😎👌
Ruban*
@@stevecassidyguitar mate.... agree...saw them in Bristol a few weeks ago.....life changing.........
1000% the parts / style is crazy enough but tbh he might have the most impressive / unique / consistent tone I’ve ever heard live
Mr. Song Writer !!! aye
I love how his brother plays drums and his dad plays sax. It's a family band!
Kody Neilson is an insane hero in his own right. Mint chicks will always be NZ best band. and Kody will always be the greatest front man in NZ music history.
@@Kosmo999 I was at a Shihad concert at AUT, maybe a year or two after their Aotea Square triumph, and Mint Chicks absolutely wiped the floor with them as a support act. Kody was an absolute behemoth of a front man and Jon Toogood had nothing to answer with - it was a real pass of the baton moment. Such a shame that the Mint Chicks fire burned out so quickly but it's also heartening to see Kody on the stool here, things are obviously in a better place.
@@Kosmo999 The Mint Chicks forever!!!!
Did not know that ! Unreal
Omg. I’m getting my Dad on sax yesterday.
This Tiny Desk took way too long to happen, but I am so thankful that it did.
^^^
For sure
Right I seen that date was was like what 1 month ago!!!!
This has been my favorite band within the last decade. I have yet to hear a bad album from Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
Word!
Just discovered your music and I'm absolutely in love !!!!! This is really music, live band is EVERYYTHINGGG
but i love you
yesss same ive never been so excited to see a notification from youtube 😫
I feel the same way as long as I pretend that Multi-Love doesn't exist lol
Incredible flex to make an appearance promoting the likely album of the year and not play any songs off it. Go off boys, love the deep cuts and medleys! just having fun with it
For me, the new album from Half Moon Run has this beat but this album from UMO is fantastic and easily a top contender. I won't say anything too hard pressed yet though since time can sometimes change me perspective on an album and there's still plenty of months left in the year.
Yes, I wish all bands understood npr isn't about promoting new albums.
Envy Ruban's confidence like hey guys just another gig we UMO *commence the jam*
UA-cam is great because you can be only a minute into a video like this and it will cut to an ad in the middle of a song. It's so cool, I love seeing songs interrupted by ads
Then pay for the service.
Get premium?
Tiny Desk would not have the platform that they do if not for UA-cam. Marketers and Ad people would not have a route to spread lies if people stopped cheaping out and expecting free service. All of the algorithms are geared towards manipulation of the user. Stop allowing yourself to be manipulated. You have an option not to expose yourself to the ads so either take it or stop shaking your fist at a cloud.
We live in a capitalist society. If you just want things your way, then you should either 1. Deal with it or 2. Spend the minimal amount of money required to rectify that complaint.
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The harmonies on Necessary Evil are something else. Such a wonderful piece of songwriting.
His dad on the sax (I think sax) is absolutely killing it. Brings something entirely new to the song. Love it.
It's soooo good
Agreed. I hear so much Stevie Wonder in it!
My memory say it is inspiration from "Yes", bat it is so match better wiht sax...
funky
This. This is truly a gift to any and every UMO fan that has been with them through the years. The older catalog pulls and transitions. The sheer fact that we get all three Nielson’s and Jake, Christian respectively. Thank you Tiny Desk ❤️🔥
That seamless transition from Thought Ballune to Necessary Evil was sick!
Then monki back to necessary evil 🤌 chefs kiss
Went from Little Blu House to Necessary Evil.
This live version incredibly sounds better than their studio album version
It's always amazing when a band puts their set together for what they're playing for. I just imagine all of them rehearsing and going "'okay, we need to nail these transitions for the tiny desk gig show''
@@bsppirateTbh, I saw them do that as part of their 2 hr set at the 930 club show they had played just prior that's mentioned in the description. So it wasn't just for the Tiny Desk, but still! What a cool way to incorporate your oldies and make something fun and new out of them. Love it!
0:00 From The Sun
4:55 Thought Ballune
10:04 Necessary Evil
12:56 Monki
No songs from the new album V 😢
From The Sun / Secret Xtians
Thought Ballune / Little Blu House
Tricking to list tracks I'm seeing now... as they weave in and out of songs.. like once Monki starts.. he goes BACK to Necessary Evil again for a revisit / guitar solo. Pretty impressive set.
@@clintjayphotography4734 I like how they threw in the section from Secret Xtians in the middle of From the Sun
I love hearing bands do their old music, but in the style and vibe of their new stuff.
What a perfect start to a Friday morning. Thank you NPR, thank you UMO.
I am 52 and heard almost everything since 1981..starting with the cure These days this band is to me the most inspiring one ....just love them
I thought quite the same in July last year when I discovered King Gizzard And The Wizard Lizard. A month later I travelled all the way from Amsterdam to Pukkelpop, Belgium to see them live. They touch so many rock styles and have so many albums released already that you surely could find something for yourself. Strongly recommending.
What about the 70s?
Ruben is an amazing guitarist, loved seeing this tiny desk pop up in my feed.
Comment number 3. The lounge stripped down feel of his original versions, with bursts of fuzz, and brass, the song interplay, the unexpected track list, the family, down to the dang all black with white instruments, this is so brilliant. I’ve watched this a dozen times already.
I swear this tiny desk concert was way too short, umo has remained my favorite band for the last decade and i loved every second of this
got to see them live the other day and it was honestly the best gig ive been to in years
I’m seeing them next weekend and I can’t wait!
Omg. What a performance. So in sync, weaving in and out of tracks. Wow! Just so in the groove, feeling it and it sounds amazing.
It feels good when your favorite band does a Tiny Desk Concert. :)
First time listening to them and geez what have I been missing! Thanks NPR for sharing them. I’ve got some listening to catch up on now!
Listen to them on vinyl with headphones
My favs are Hunnybee and That Life.
Amazing how Ruban is just casually chewing gum while singing and playing
A lot of singers do that to keep their throat moist, it lowers the probability that your voice would fail mid performance. Dave Grohl also does it.
@@diogodores1423 Ah, I see. Didn't know that
So happy to see them on here. The genius of UMO is very underrated
AMAZING! Dad on sax really making those melody’s special ❤
Pulled this up, looked at this mans face and knew straight away that he was a Kiwi. I love New Zealand.
Love Ruben and UMO. Such talent. They were amazing live.
+1, amazing live show!
I’ve been waiting for 10+ yrs to hear them live. If all goes well, this time next week, i will finally get my chance. Looking forward to bks festival!
that compressor on Ruban's guitar is COMPRESSING
I'm so glad this comment exists because I was thinking this during the whole set...
Sounds cool tho...
Soooooooo cool
wow what a beautiful UMO classics medley with all the family on board.
can't wait to see them live in Paris in two weeks 🥶
So many songs from the self-titled album, thank you so much for it
Saw them at the crystal ballroom a few months ago, hands down one of the best shows I’ve been to in my whole life. If they come to your city don’t miss them!!!
I was there too! It was life changing.
Saw Kody and Ruban in Hamilton NZ when I was 19 back in 2008. One of the best gigs I remeber from my teenage years and I still have my ticket stub. The Mint Chick's, Opossom, Silicon, UMO. Everything they do is golden!
i'm extremely jealous you got to see opossom. electric hawaii is high in my list
My favourite band thank you for bringing them❤
They are amazing.
i’m so glad they finally have a tiny desk
Never heard of this group, love the guitar and the rhythm of the whole group.
They're fantastic
Watched them live in Brazil in 2016. Possibly the best concert I've ever been to.
2015 for me, FYF Fest in Los Angeles. I agree
Unexpected but brilliant!
What’s unexpected?
Necessary evil was the cherry on top that I wasn’t expecting, I will now be listening on repeat until further notice 😭
Same my friend, same ❤
My favorite band in the world and I LOOOOOVE that they've been playing Little Blu House
Randomly found this group about two months ago, went through their whole catalogue and immediately fell in love! Hunnybee and Everybody Acts Crazy Nowadays are my top two atm.
I don't think enough people will appreciate the solo at 3:50, he built such a beautiful melody and then broke it in the most perfect way possible. The timing, was perfect, one of my favorite solos for sure.
Finally my boy Ruben getting some respect! ❤
This band live is the greatest I’ve ever seen before, so so good
Agree
One of the best, most musically complete band around
Wow, I was listening to them in a hammock in the sun a few hours ago, I had just found out they had released a new album in 2023. Super talented and amazing, I love them!
Thank you much npr tiny desk. Come on Unknown Mortal Orchestra on tiny desk. Best concert so far this year
Thanks NPR por this timeless masterpiece 🙏🏽
Amazing! I’m so glad that I just discovered them. Every time one of their songs would play on my random discovery mix while I was cooking I had to stop and check to see whose song it was and I’m like, “well, I guess this is my new fav band now”
UMO are the best!
Thought Ballune was one of the first songs that made me fall in love in UMO sound. I hope I get to hear this one live someday. Excellent choice of songs and segues here btw. Long live UMO !
One of my all time fav bands. Every song is an earworm. ^_^
Just saw these guys live in London a couple of days before! Just when I thought my week couldn't get any better...this pops up!! 😃
another great artist and set joining the tiny desk zeitgeist, excellent mix as always 👍🏻
I used to listen to them SO MUCH. Time flies.
I have never been so genuinely excited to see a tiny desk. Whipping up snacks, a drink and a bowl and watching this on the big screen 💖
Ah and now, thankfully and finally, we have npr tiny desk level production audio for umo live versions to soundtrack our lives to for the new years til their next tour date in our town. Thank you all so.!
See them live people, Ruban is an incredible musician
These dudes are criminally underrated!! 🔥 🔥 🔥
wow. was already a big fan of their studio work but had never heard them live and wasn't sure what to expect. absolute goosebumps.
Awesome !! my new Tiny Desk favourite, thank you !!!
Too me on my list.
Beautifully arranged set. Not sure why they didn't include anything from the new album though. Would have liked to hear "The Garden" but still great that they did a Tiny Desk. First saw them in Dublin around 2013 i think it was. Love them!
Little blu house has always been one of my favorites so hearing it like this was such a treat. What a great performance overall
One of my absolute faves. I highly HIGHLY recommend seeing them live. Their improv and fusing of tracks is insane live.
Good times with umo ❤
I am fond of this band been humming along for days now and have had these guys stuck in my head ever since I first heard them
One of the greatest rock bands right now. So unique and complex. Dude has such weird lines.
No way they played Monki, finally getting the love it deserves.
Truly underrated.
I feel like both Monki and Hunnybee deserve way more recognition for the sheer grooves.
Chris is the bomb.
Digging the OG medleys!
Que barbaridad de banda! Qué ilusión poder escuchar un Tiny Desk Concert de UMO. Muchas gracias por vuestra música!
Okay!!! Man, I haven’t listened to these dudes since college. Good one!
That Baranik guitar is so sweeeeet
One of the best live shows I've ever seen. Don't miss em. They turned up and turned out this tiny desk.
I can't stop watching this... UMO killed it! This has renewed my faith in NPR Tiny Desk
These versions of their early work is really hitting me in the feels. I remember seeing them opening for Portugal. the Man yeeeaaars ago and was blown away. I recall thinking Ruben was shooting riff lasers for Ffunny Ffriends because he used to play w his guitar much higher on his chest. After the show, I had forgotten their name and scoured MYSPACE for them all night until I found them. Incredible to see how much amazing music they still make to this day.
I love how the singing is secondary to the music.
UMO!!! Yesssssssss, I love his voice, and the music is Awesome!! I saw them at the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC years ago, and I bought their record. 🙌🏽💚🎉
Was hoping to see some new songs but I'm quite happy with the old school medleys❤
10/10 mix
His guitar is so stylish.
Awesome! I wanted to hear my favorites! “FADED IN THE MORNING TIME” and “LAYLA”AWESOME TINY DESK NON THE LESS! GREAT BAND!!
The medleys are so good!
Makes it to the best ever NPR concerts - so brilliant!
I love them!! Grateful I was able to see them live in Washington DC years ago!!
Thanks! Loved this!
Love it. Been waiting for this to happen for so long!
Found this band a few years ago and it's been one of my favorite consistent gems ever since. No one I've put on has come back w complaints, so happy to see them here
This is so fun and so good… THANKS!!
They opened with the song that got me into them!!! Classic❤
I am vibing to this HARD. Happy Friday everyone you did great this week
Can’t wait to see them in concert !!!!
Ruben's dad has a FRANK ZAPPA shirt 🤩!!!
These deep cuts sent me. Thank you NPR I needed this
beautiful! thank you!
Beautiful!!!
It's nice how the songs hold up live as well. Very good!
Fire!!!! 💥 I saw them at Bonnaroo in 2019. Such a solid group
Ruban, you absolute legend.
Such a great performance! Amazing band
Amazing vibes. What a beautiful voice Ruban has.
This was long overdue, thank you!
Finally!!! ❤