Tegan And Sara: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Josh Rogosin | November 21, 2016 - Six months before Tegan and Sara Quin played two sold-out shows at Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club, we booked their Tiny Desk appearance. Their mini-set would take place on Nov. 7, 2016 - the eve of one of the most contentious presidential elections in U.S. history. However fortuitous the timing, it felt cathartic to hear two politically active Canadian twins serenade us before we embarked on our own election.
It's hard to believe Tegan and Sara have been making music for 17 years. They still look a lot like they did when they made their first record, 1999's Under Feet Like Ours. It took eight years for many fans to become hooked, but with the release of The Con, Tegan and Sara began to develop a fiercely loyal fan base. Songs like "Call It Off," "Back In Your Head" and "Nineteen" became heartbreak anthems for a worldwide audience.
Contrary to the poppy sound of 2016's Love You To Death, the two insisted on performing their Tiny Desk concert acoustically - stripping down highly produced songs while hearkening back to their early recordings. Without the distraction of production, we're left with the gorgeous sound of roughly identical voices blending. Plus, their endearing banter and jovial sibling rivalry left us defenseless against their charm.
Above all, what sets Tegan and Sara apart is how their vocals intertwine. The finest example in this four-song set comes in their hit "Closer" (from 2013's Heartthrob). Their voices, whether sung solo, in unison or in harmony, sound spontaneous, calculated and emotionally honest at the same time. It's no wonder they've stood the test of time while continuing to craft anthems of joy, sorrow and longing for new fans and lifers alike.
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SET LIST:
"Stop Desire"
"Boyfriend"
"100x"
"Closer"
MUSICIANS:
Tegan Quin (Vocals); Sara Quin (Vocals); Gabrial McNair (Piano); Brendan Buckley (Drums); Eva Gardner (Bass)
CREDITS:
Producers: Bob Boilen, Josh Rogosin, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Colin Marshall, Nicole Boliaux; Production Assistant: Anna Marketti; Photo: Raquel Zaldivar/NPR.
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Oh man acoustic Tegan and Sara are the best. The Con will always be my favorite album of all time.
This version of 100x was on another level! I couldn't stop smiling the whole time! Unbelievable.
Letter-perfect. I was just listening to the studio version and came back here just for that song.
I've heard it a million times and this made me cry.
0:00 - Stop Desire
4:01 - Boyfriend
8:50 - 100x
13:06 - Closer
They need to release an acoustic CD. Their electronic sound is cool and all but it just sounds like everything else on the radio. This accoustic sound showcases their uniqueness and I love it!
Moyo .A. that's the problem, their sound has evolved to a point where they're just bland pop now :(
Go listen to the Get Along acoustic album. It's only songs up to Sainthood, so it would be cool if they did one for Heartthrob and LYTD as well.
that makes me happy, because after sainthood ive just been disappointed.
YEESSS
You have choices. Listen to something else.
The way tegan can't help but smile at 11:18 because she knows they nailed 100x! My favorite version of this that they did! So clean!
I know you commented this a year ago, but Tegan actually smiles because someone just sneezed. You can hear the sneeze and then you can see Tegan not only smile, but it looks like she's trying not to laugh.
@@AbeRempeloh so that was a sneeze 😅
These NPR tiny desk concerts are one of the best musical discoveries i've had in years. So much good stuff and the production quality is unbelievable. Thanks for the great work you guys are doing :)
revenant3138 very true!
I desire that drummer's level of chill in my life
I love how they close their eyes and get right into it!
Samesies!
Best artists do this.
I keep coming back for this version of "Stop Desire"
Thanks, Tegan & Sara for doing this show old school acoustic style. Felt like you were getting back to your roots. You both know you don't need all the bells and whistles production-wise. You guys sound better every time I hear you!👏✌
so true!
PEACE LOVE I'm not a huge fan, but I got turned onto them hearing an acoustic set, so the rest of it weirds me out a bit. Don't get me wrong, I love well done synth.. shit, my fav bands are The Cure, Depeche Mode etc, and they kill that shit. Point being, I def appreciate their simpler stuff more. I do dig the song they did with Tiesto though. It was pretty decent. You know, the song about feeling boners.
I agreeeeeee
complete agree! I love their origional sound
I really like the balance here, the vocals come thru well, the elegance of the piano, the drums there just the perfect timing, and supporting bass. Unlike big concerts all the subtleties come thru really well, Thank you for creating this beautiful tiny concert.
Has anyone else's knees gotten incredibly weak when Tegan smiled while singing @ 11:18?
HELLO YES ME.
Beautiful
thanks so much, i would have missed it. i cried.
Yeah she is sooo pretty 😍
I'm a dude, so is it ok my knees got weak☆
How do they're voices. Like. Do that. ??? They sound just like on their recordings it's amazing
that’s attainable when you don’t edit your voice in the studio into something it isn’t like so many pop singers do...
The stripped down sound works great on all these songs, it really highlights how well their voices blend and the piano arrangement. I hope they consider future albums in this style!
I wish NPR released mp3s of each!
Suddenly I'm 13 and pirating The L Word so my parents won't find out I'm watching it
100% me too
hahah! I can pic myself too
I could listen to them banter for literal ever
It´s funny I´m watching it for the first time 1 day before the US Presidential election 4 years later.
Tegan's clapping in "Boyfriend" like that leaves me wanting more. What a great version of a great song!
THANK GOD FOR THIS
I agree, these girls are special. I also enjoy hearing their voices without too, too much studio tweaking. They are gifted with instruments that have the 'it' factor, that is why the acoustic versions are so delightful. Great set ladies.
I've never been so curious about what is on the ceiling of the tiny desk office
npr, never let these tiny desk concerts die please! everything is great about them, the artists, the quality, and even the comments are always very predominantly supportive! plus, you often feature indie artists that may be too "risky" for other outlets, and would not get a lot of coverage besides this.
thank you!
Ping & Maxine & I heartily concur, NPR! You have helped some of my favorite artists capture their true spirits with TinyDesk & I will always be a supporter of public radio in part because of how great this series is.
Julia, you seen the one with Billy Corgan?
i realize I'm quite randomly asking but does anybody know a good place to stream new movies online ?
@Louis Arturo I dunno lately i have been using Flixportal. You can find it by googling:P -leandro
@Leandro Marley thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service :) I appreciate it!
My 2 year old's favorite song (Stop Desire). She always says, "Oh oh oh," every time we get into the car, letting me know she wants to hear it again.
What a cool little kiddo😊❤
My niece (who I have care of half the week) digs it too. Your kiddo would be 4 now I guess? I hope her tastes are still just as good!
Tegan and Sara's acoustic stuff is so good! I like it more than the pop version of these songs.
Annelise Nystrom i dont mind all the production its a natural evolution for them creating songs how they imagine them in their head. who knows they might go more stripped back in the future
Annelise Nystrom they're trying to hard to be pop icons. I miss the first half of their career. I was obsessed w it all up to and including the con
Jenny BRUTAL i dont think they are trying very hard at all, they just are.
TBH I feel that way about most of the artists who visit NPR - Death Cab for Cutie being my primary example
I feel like that is the general consensus for most of their fans. I feel like it works for most of the people but not everybody.
Great performance! Nice to see Eva Gardner on bass. Everywhere she goes is a must-see.
14:23 Lmaoooooooo the drummer is either in awe or zoning
hahahah! I was waiting the whole time to see. Worth it
jipdhqdiqh Hahahahhahahaha yes wtf with his face xD
jipdhqdiqh 😂😂😂
I think he's staring at that bassist
hahaha. I'm dying
Definitely prefer their acoustic sets to their electronic/synthesized stuff. Beautiful!!
aw! that moment between the drummer and the bassist at 14:22 ♡
I like the little kids comment at the very end “that was really nice singing!”
They are so stunning it hurts
Easily the best applause of all tiny desks. Great job guys, this is really special.
Talented, great singer's and sense of humor. I mean WOW! Their a package deal.
Oh my god Tegan's smile at 11:18 shows how happy she is as a performer and I love those moments they are why entertainment is amazing.
This is 1000x better than the original recordings.
Wow ladies, I really didn't know you. I work at a daycare, some 4th-6th graders introduced me to your music. Great job, great misc! Love it All!,🤗😍😎🙆💃🤘🖖🤙👏👏👏
It's a Little Sad Because If Young Knew, If Old Could ....... But we Still have Fun !!!!!!!!
I can't believe it took this long for T&S to get a Tiny Desk show but god I'm so happy they were finally able to do one
omg and those harmonies!
Tegan and Sara and Sara and Tegan and Tegan . Flawless . In my pea brain this Is Perfection
100x Sounds awesome, wait never mind, the whole thing does
Closer is such a good closer...
It's so Simple with Tegan and Sara !!!!!!!!!
MAN they have really improved vocally .Props girls
not that much unfortunately
The acoustic version of Stop Desire is sooooooooo much better!
Here's the link
Having never heard this, or Teagan & Sara for that matter and then going and listening to the original for the first time they should really stick to acoustic. That pop version isn't even enjoyable.
@@mrpink3998 On no! LY2D is by far their most unpalatable album since their debut. If you like pop, start with Heartthrob. If you like folk, go with So Jealous. If you like synth, start with Sainthood. If you're really depressed, start with The Con ;-)
@@MichelleCFunk if I'm depressed will The Con make me happy or more depressed? 😬
@@mrpink3998 It will make you feel happy about being more depressed, LOL
My five-year old is cheering after watching this performance (from Burnaby). Well done!
11:18 what's so funny Tegan?
ugh I love them
oh and awesome description!
The sis sniffled mid sentence lol thatd be funny to me also of I was singing
Been following them for many years and think they are great song writers and love how they perform and have fun doing it. Love hearing the acoustic versions of songs.
I love these ladies....they are so amazing, entertaining and funny.
Oh god they’re gorgeous!
This is my fav. Tiny Desk ever!!
I come back to this video for 100x. Man that's a great performance.
Richard Fonseca omg i was knocked flat on my ass by it
I have a black leather jacket and black hair, can I join their band?
Johnny Salgado you have to be a lesbian
Johnny Salgado I have those things and am gay but male : (
First not Rageous, Then Nice, Then not Affraid, Then Powerfull, It's Long Way My Friends !!!!!!!
Beautiful voices blend !
Wow their harmonies are so tight. Like they are just in sync with each other and it's awesome
Abaratarat almost like they share genetic material
It's like they're AI
We love tegan and Sara!!!!!!!!
yay banter, I miss googling their old concerts just to hear the banter.
for the love of God can you release this version of Stop Desire?????????
you both look beautiful and have a great sense of style.
sara need to stop biting her lips omg its too cute
the both are so cute
Think she needs specs too.Shes mistaking the ceiling for the audience
Keiza Abigail cute? No..it's hot
dave hendo That's Tegan, and there is not much of an issue with that
no dear,i think is sara the one with white pants
Been waiting for this one for a while. Did not disappoint.
their voices and so genuine and raw in this i love itt
their chemistry is a thing to behold, truly.
Its as if they share identical deoxyribonucleic acid.
11:18 for the most beautifully genuine smile you will ever see.
Thank you.
Absolutely incredible! This made my whole week two seconds in. Wow. ❤️😍
that's Gabrial McNair from No Doubt. 1:26 wrong key, & his cheeky grin lol. Lovely vocals, especially acoustically
I was wondering if anyone else noticed the mistake. Nice.
Trust me those girls are beautiful.
aren't they?
Spam my ass.
Every time they mentioned the elections, my head wanted to explode. Loved it besides that.
And they are from my hometown...Calgary!
11:19 Tegan's smile says everything...they are so happy with there music. Just fall in love with her at this moment!!
Bleeding Twins !!!!!!!!!!
Tegan and Sara are a hidden gem. I have loved them since "Back in your head". That is so long ago! The way Tegan(are they always left to right?) grabs the hair off Sara is such a sister move.
We don't call It Issues ..... We call It Entries !!!!!!!!!!
Ahhh this performance! Just 🏆!
Man, felt in love with their vibe and sound. Searched for more stuff, but studio versions aren't close to this by far. Grls, you are amazing when acoustic, stay this way. Regards from Europe.
listen to so jealous, the con, and sainthood - the zenith of their carrers
agreed with the other person that suggested The Con. look up their live shows on youtube. you'll like it.
Go Canadians...Great stuff!!
"That makes me sound mean-spirited but uh..I guess I am." XD
Their new stuff, stripped down, is actually pretty fun to listen to. I'm personally not a fan of their current pop sound. I wish they would go back to their old vibes.
2 years late but same.
Yep. So Jealous and The Con are still my jams.
15:14 sara' s voice is SO UNDERRATED 😍😍
I have been watching these tiny desk concerts for a long time and there is always someone in the band that complains about how hot they are. Bob Bolien don't you think something should be done about that???
Heard the name but never the music. Took me about two seconds to fall deeply in love.
Stellar. As always.
lol the drummer is so cute when they zoomed in
when?
14:20 is the only zoom I saw
yes exactly!
I met him, he was actually really sweet.
It might just be the musician in me, but did anyone else start singing "alligator tears, cried over you..." at the start of Boyfriend? The piano version sounded very similar!
I know I'm in the minority, but I think Love You To Death is their best album👌
0:01 , 4:03 , 8:52 , 13:10
you guys are amazing. My daughter Isabel who is 4 years old loves your music too we listen to you everyday. Thank you for making her so happy...xoxxoxox Zoe
I wish my patents played music when I was growing up. As soon as I left home and got myself a Walkman, there not been many days without music in my life. Music can be so powerful and uplifting for the spirit!
I love these songs
Should u guys call Mac miller or Childish Gambino
I got so excited when I saw this video in my subscription box.
I love the write ups in the info tab that npr always put. amazing
The piano players mohwak is rad 🎉
that's Gabriel McNair from No Doubt :-)
Oh, wow....WHAT a performance! I've so loved watching them grow from edgy amazing badass teenage girls into stunning, brilliant women with such strong presence, authentic interactions, honest lyrics, and so much style...like Bladerunner meets alternapop/sister/singer/songwriter/L word/art-life.
I just love the so much...and I could stare at them forever...I can't wait to see what they're like in another 10 years...and then 10 years after that...
...and lastly...
Oh, Teagan, Sara, I'm so sorry you had to witness the tragic election. UGHHHHHHHHHHHh...I sincerely hope we can flip it in 2020... I imagine I will be engaging in some unhealthy coping mechanism during the next returns again...I hope you will be drunk tweeting, too.
I need "Now that's what I call Tiny Desk" Volumes 1 through 64 to be real and not in my imagination and I need to own them on CD and keep them in the giant book of cds I keep under my passenger seat in my car so I can switch between them in all 6 of the CD slots I have.
Love these ladies!! Swear I can't watch without getting chillzz 😆❤
Ah, I love them and their music. Been a fan for so many years and so happy to see them on my favorite UA-cam music series!
I've listened to this many times and love T&S and love their acoustic versions of their songs as much as what is on their albums. Been a big fan for a while now.
this version of stop desire is bliss
These two have a real gift. I love them.
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