The xx: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- It's easy to think of The xx as a fashionable band: Its members have a sleek all-in-black look, its typography and cover art is coolly and distinctively styled, and the group itself has been showered with validation, including Britain's 2010 Mercury Prize. But beneath all that tightly controlled image-making lays music that's raw and vulnerable; shy, worried tentativeness is wired into a sound that shimmers powerfully, but remains as fragile and delicate as a soap bubble.
The xx's second album, Coexist, came out last fall, and it plays like a series of tensely lovely interludes, each building to a climax that never arrives. Plopped in front of Bob Boilen's desk and asked to play a few songs from the record, singer-guitarist Romy Madley Croft and singer-bassist Oliver Sim have reason to look slightly ill-at-ease: The setting and band configuration robs them of cover. No beats from member Jamie Smith, who opted to hang back at the hotel; no shroud of darkness or bright lights pointed outward to blunt the crowd's stares. Throughout their characteristically compact seven-minute performance, Croft and Sim avoid eye contact, as they visibly try to ignore the huge throng and cameras positioned maybe 10 feet away from them.
What comes out of their performance is not just beauty, but humanity - the sense that, in all of The xx's songs, all the calm chilliness in the world can't quite contain an exposed heart.
Set List
• "Angels"
• "Sunset"
Credits
Producer: Bob Boilen; Editor: Denise DeBelius; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Becky Lettenberger, Claire O'Neill, Maggie Starbard
Probaly the most intense, and calmest band that i've heard. Their voices create such a unique sound. It all just molds together perfectly.
I love the reason that they sound like this is that in their earliest days as a band they practiced in a garage in a residential area so they had to keep the noise down.
Absolutely agree!
it's so rare that musicians sounds as perfect live as they do recorded...
This just made my day!!!
Jesus Christ she sounds just like the recorded version. That's incredible.
One of the things they said in an anniversary interview was that when they wrote their first album, one of their biggest concerns was keeping the music simple enough that it did in fact sound the same live, they’d be happy to know you felt this way 😏
It did not sound like a tiny desk at first haha
They sound just like on track ...
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That's what they say, you only can tell how great an artist is when they sound/perform the same vocal quality as live or as well on track
I love how ridiculously simple the music is. It's insane how something so brilliant can come out of something so...basic.
The spaces between notes are masterful
Nothing simple about making music like this ...
To make the gap as important at the notes around it is perfection
@@Daniel_Addy talking of timing ....how crazy is that ...we wrote pretty much the same thing at the same time ...
@@Daniel_Addy ok we thought the same not wrote it ....but mad tho ...have a good day
It's all about emotions
I'm convinced they don't even edit their studio recordings. Their live sound is unreal.
Their music hits me hard... especially angels... i just want to cry
SilentC0sm0s I like the music to but i don´t want to cry. But i am Squall Leonhart i have no feelings.
Squall Leonhart especially Squall has alot of feelings :P
SilentC0sm0s Angels reminds me of a dog I had who passed 2 years ago. Every time I listen to it I feel her around me.
I know right? That song came out at the time I was actually falling for someone. And it takes me back to all those nights in a dark rooms, just talking and seeing myself fall in love. It didn't work out but I am glad I can relive that moment through this wonderful song.
I love how their voices are just so perfect they don't need auto-tune
Ft
daniela souza?
...As in most artist that are not in the popular category?
Why am I kind of frustrated to hear this?
Singers are supposed to sing without auto-tune.
Why would anyone assume most songs have been tuned like that?
It's like assuming all pictures of paintings have been shopped to make the painting look better.
ᴠᴧᴨᴛᴧᴃᴌᴧcᴋ You have the rights to feel and say how you feel. I took a moment to appreciate their beautiful voices and I really didn't mean to say anything mean. I make my judgment based on what I've heard or seen. I see no difference in their performances and in most popular artist I do. And even if the voice isn't perfect or beautiful why tune it...Just being natural with imperfections is beauty.
Oliver has one of the greatest natural voices I've ever heard. I love it so much. He's tied with sameer ghadia (I think that's how you spell it) as my favorite male voice
Wow her voice is so beutiful. It doesn't look like she's even trying it just comes out like that. Simply amazing!
7 years later this still makes me cry ily xx
Those two have the best connection onstage and together, really. Great musicians.
Such a lovely tone of a voice that compliments such beautiful melodic sounds. This type of setting fits them perfectly
The close-ups on Oliver that show him generating vibrato (neck quivering) is really cool. Also reminds me faintly of a pelican.
this makes me feel real
the description on this video is the best written description i've ever read
also the xx are incredible, its almost haunting
I keep coming back to hear this short performance again and again! Very nice music!
Still makes me feel the same as the first time that Ive heard. Timeless.
the way he looks at her on 2:40
oh my god
omg you are so right!
If you're implying it's something sexual between them, sorry to burst that bubble; she's gay.
ThatUncutRaw I know she is a lesbian lol. I'm just saying the way he looked at her was nice.
spooky cupcakes Yeah, it was intense.
oh man didnt even realize that, so cute
She has a nervousness and vulnerability that remind me of a young Robert Smith.
That's funny
I was amazed with her voice and still am, but when that man opened his mouth angels flew out.
She has my favorite voice in music right now
crazyshawn5000 idk mc ride has a great voice too
I just can't believe how good this sounds.
that look oliver gives at 2:40 tho...
Yeah these two fucked and I want in with Oliver not fair. Where is my play time.
Not before I get my turn, Laura.
+Dante, The Buffalo haha
You do realize both Romy and Oliver are gay, right? xD
+shalalahs so who says that having something in common ouldnt lead to anything.
Guitar work reminds me of the Cure. Very nice smooth transitions. Like it a lot.
I love all the space . . . so much said in between what is said . . . just gorgeous. Melts me.
i'm so impressed with how good they sound from one mic that isn't even close to them. you guys have some good engineers!
A masterpiece 🎵🧡🎶 so soulful and ill never get tired of their music . This music touches me in a way I cannot explain. Takes me to another time and place💜 this gave me chills. These two songs Angels and Sunset are some of my favorites by xx 🎵🧡🫶 im so in love their music ❤ their voices are sooooo beautiful and ethereal . I 1st stumbled upon their music by accidentally hearing Angels in the car one day and ever since i always go back to their music 🎶 i was about 17 or 18 when i discovered their amazing music
The song "Angels" 🧡🪽💕❤️🔥🫶🌹👏☺️☀️🎵 was the very 1st song i ever heard by them and fell in love with their music ever since.
Sunset 🧡🫶 2:53 sunset is one of my top favorites its sooo good
" i saw you again it felt like we had never met its like the sunset in your eyes..
What have you done with the one I love?
When i look into your eyes i see no surprise
I always thought it was a shame that we had to play these games it felt like you really knew me now its like you see through me 🎶🌌💛💖
When i see you again stay one step away..
When i see you again and im greeted as a friend it is understood that we did all we could
I always thought it was sad that we act like strangers
After all that we had we act like we had never met" 😍 their music touches me in a way no other music ever has. Their music is so unique 🔥🥺 and I love that. I will never get tired of listening to their music. Their voices are out of this world - ethereal ✨️ and sooo lovely to listen to
voice makes my heart explode
Ahhh.... so many memories, so many emotional times I've had listening to the Xx. I hope she remembers when she listens to them too. ❤❤
I feel like crying or something when looking at this. It's so beautiful.
Vulnerability is such a beautiful thing. Long live the xx ❤️❤️❤️
Her voice....
I didn’t realize how long ago this was. They are so beautiful together.
I have a thing for guy/ girl duets. Especially the girls who sing.
Listen to country music and it’s the women who write/sing the best songs lyrically. They aren’t trapped in “bro country”.
Some of my favorite punk bands are female fronted.
It seems more genuine and honest.
im happy to finally see this!! so amazing I'm loving this year's tiny desks c:
seriously, about time tho considering "intro" is the most frequently used transition track on all things considered.
Amazing voice, so quiet and powerful
No words. Thank you, xx and NPR.
Jeesless christ that was so much better than just listening to the whole album.
Okay this is my introduction to the xx I always watch live performances when judging a band cause its more raw, and her voice sounds like it would sound so good with higher notes LIKE WOAH
This soundstage is very impressive. It really feels like the music has plenty or room to breath.
THEY ARE SO CUTE AND SHY I WANNA DIEEEEEEEEEE
They're voices are so amazing :)
i love her morrissey chin. seriously how can they sound like a studio recording such talent.
she's beautiful.. they both are :D
This is beautiful till this day and forever on
I need to see them again here ♥ Make it possible NPR please.
How can anyone criticism even a second of this??
It's perfection!
Absolutely superb.. how can such simple music sound so amazing..
The top 3 voices I can say that I wish I had! 😍 So powerful, magical, soothing and hypnotic
Goodness, he's such a papi. Their musical style and voices are so enjoyable. Bravo!!!!!!!!!
Bring them back with Jamie xx pls
She's so beautiful and cute ❤ I love her voice totally
PLEASE HAVE THEM ON AGAIN !! :’)
this brings me good memories from a long time ago
I just got tix to see these guys in Boston this summer. I love their albums, but I wasn't sure how it would translate to a live show. After seeing this I'm even more excited.
I just heard this and found the xx man wish I knew thank you for your craft this song the angles
My partner of four years walked out on me as this album played in the background. How it haunts me to this day
...goosebumps...
Amazing, and that look they give one another
Simply beautiful perfection! Why must we make it so complex.
I've listened to this so many times.
Beautiful Voice!
Wow. amazing vocals and minimalist sounds. XX rocks!
She's so beautiful and cute ❤ I love her voice
Love love love The xx, Hauntingly beautiful sullen verb. Really Awesome xx. Peace
Her voice😍
I love the well written descriptions on the videos keep up the great work.
you were more than just a friend ooooohhhhhhh but a feeling
She is clearly incredibly shy, love her
i feel like i'm trespassing on this pure perfection. almost guilty. this is real beauty
It's amazing how amazing they are.. I'm such a huge fan.
Amazing performance. I was lucky to see them live at lollapalooza, and yea, they are quality off and on the studio. I love their music.
they were amazing live
Your voices are like angels with damage! Love it !
Angels is EVERYTHING!!!!
love these guys. all the way from SA
beautiful love them😊
2020 and I'm still here
it s pretty impressive how clean they are in playing and singin
wow the mix on this is so good!
What a great performance from a great band.
I Love XX is on my playlist always. he is so cute!
Amazing! 👏 they sound better then the actual songs themselves
incredibly great
Truly beautiful - Thanks !
I agree, the sound was amazing in 1080p.
beautiful af
So lovely.
Simply amazing.
shes seems so shy its adorable
I really wanna see them do a tiny desk concert and play songs from I See You
When it was the tiniest greatest desk ❤
I have a couple for my home studio set up, ridiculous sound isolation because of the long length. Only picking up what is DIRECTLY in front of them, more so than a dynamic microphone.
Good to see Jimmy Hill's granddaughter getting ahead.
their music is so simple yet sounds so complicated
this was perfection
3:25 oh my god it melts
oh this is so unique and beautiful - i love accidentally discovering great artists on this channel
In the background Dark Side of the Moon :D
oh how they have matured