My partner was so excited when Ben's new album came out, thankfully he got to hear it before he passed away but he would of loved listening to this. It's hard for me to listen to this alone now but it's so beautiful, music binds us together in hard times and good.
I do agree. The NPR office is truly a leveling field. That and the amazing recording and mixing creates something worth of the success it has got. But this Tiny desk from Home is far from that. Some artists provide a raw experience, just them and a basic recording/mixing behind it (this one for example). But others have a very elaborate show, everything measured, with a team of people behind managing the recording/mixing, aesthetics, etc. (Dua Lipa's comes to mind). Anyway.. the magic behind the Tiny desk recording/mixing has a name: Josh Rogosin. Take a look to the AMA he had on Reddit. Is really interesting. He is the man!
There are few artists that have the power to transform the way you view yourself and the world around you. Ben did that for me when I was young and very sad. His music was a big part of my healing process. I found myself crying in the first few minutes remembering who I was before and how much I have transformed and grown since then. Thank you for this
Im in tears right now, it happnd the same with me, it changed the way i see the world, and made me a better musician as well, im really thankful for everything that this guy does. Amazing musician, amazing man! Lucky of you to have some of the best ones in your healing procces as well
Ben Howard got me through my marriage break up. The Jools Holland live version of End of the Affair told me I wasn't alone in knowing that pain, and gave me safety to grieve. He is a treasure.
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I'm embarrassed but I've never heard of him. It came through notification but the beautiful comments made me happy. I can't wait to listen and learn more about him.
I'm so giddy and excited for all the people being introduced to him right now. His music is beautiful, sad, happy, intense, calming, thought provoking, mesmerizing, hypnotizing, quirky, sentimental, and oddly nostalgic. It's like being in a desert for days without water and getting that cold gulp of water to reinvigorate you. When I found Ben at my worst, he reinvigorated my will to fight on. His work is absolutely worth the journey. And I wish I could experience it all for the first time again.
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Unreal bloke, unreal musician. Recently had the wonderful opportunity of speaking with his drummer Kyle Keegan on my podcast who said Ben is literally the best boss and best guy ever. No shocks there
My first tattoo at 18 was a lyric from “The Fear”. I was obsessed with this beautiful human being and the art he creates. This brought me back to a version of myself i haven’t been in a long time.. thanks NPR, this was overdue.
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Ben Howard has been the soundtrack of my last love story. An intense, long, passionate and complicated one, as only true love stories can be. Me and my ex-girlfriend went to one of his concerts in Milan years ago. It was pure magic! There I took a picture of her: the most beautiful photo I've ever taken in my life. I will cherish that moment and that love for my entire existence. Thank you, Ben. Thanks for walking with us on this long journey. I'll never forget because, you know, it will always be "depth over distance"!
@@RossCutting There are people who come to our life, sometimes, to be there for a season. They weren't meant to be there always. Sometimes we find ourselves hooked up with people that we think are there for a lifetime but they were only supposed to be there for a season. There are people who come in our life like boosters for a rocket. If you ever watch a rocket go into the space, the boosters fall off when it reaches a certain altitude. Some people are not equipped to handle the altitude that we're going to. We don't have to be mad when they fall off, they're not bad people. They just couldn't go where we're going.
I never ever leave comments, but I will to encourage you go and treasure every moment discovering Ben Howard’s music. There’s nothing out there like it.
That version of follies fixture is something else. Absolutely mesmerising. Regularly revisit this. Wish he released a live album of songs he's not released.
You really don't have an idea, even a glimpse of how much means to me. Time, after time, through this quarantine NPR has exceed expectations I didn´t know I've had till they have uploaded a new video. I'ts awesome to have Ben live and see how far he has come in so many ways. I'ts been a long trip since I saw an acoustic version of Only Love and ¡oh boy, time does fly! Love Ben, Love NPR, Love Tiny Desk-
I listenen to his album 'Every Kingdom' through out the whole of my Labour. 12 hours of pure bliss. That was 5 years ago now. I will forever hold this mans music so close to my heart. I'm tearing up even writing this because I know i could never really find the words to describe the way I feel when listening to this man. ❤
I have such a similar story. And I'm sure many others do too. "I forget where we were" was playing repeat in my car at the time, I used it to time my partners contractions on our way to the hospital. As we drove my newborn son home, the first song he ever heard was, she treats me well. That album, that's song will forever be part of my life and I'm so thankful for that.
@@ryannse wow, thats amazing. Its crazy to think how many more people in the world have similar stories. Imagine how he must knowing the impact his music has had on so many people's lives. He's the only artist I could ever listen to on repeat and never get sick of hearing. X
@@sophieoneill2437 it worked so well with my first son, I did it again with my second. They are four and six now. My eldest asks to listen to ben now too. It's been passed on to them and I hope they remember it with the fondness I do. So lovely to have read your story.
I listened to Ben Howard on repeat while I was pregnant! The albums I listened to fluctuated with my hormones. I suppose they still do 🤣 I even named my son Benjamin Wolf. I was very inspired by black flies one very pregnant afternoon sitting in the tub 🐺 I have a big imagination so I envision all sorts of things when I listen to music. If you listen to noonday dream it sounds like he wrote it while having a bubble bath 😅 gave the song a whole new meaning for me.
I have been on this rock only sixty cycles of the sun or so and I am choosy now, but this is one of my favorite humans. Even, I think, if he just sat quietly at this point.
it is because his songs are (like a spell formulated by a Sage ) full of sybolism that talk to our subconcious. As you know that one cannot be truly succesful in their craft, especially when that craft has world changing capabilities and /or influences a lot of peoples minds, before they are Initiated into some 'brotherhood' of men that are our Masters
Only other artist I would add for consideration is Foy Vance. Check out indiscriminate act of kindness, Gabriel & The Vagabond, and Foy’s live at Bangor Abbey Album.🔥🔥🔥
@@lordbuddybear You’re 💯 right. Even after I hit send I thought of other ppl like Dallas Green and some others and in my mind was like 🤦🏾♂️ Reply with some artists so I can check them out and grow out my way too short list😂
@@dariusibell I’m a bit late but some excellent other song writers I’ve enjoyed are Gregory Alan Isakov, Brian Fallon, The Lumineers, Night Beds, Bears Den, Matt Maeson, Joshua Burnside
omg i’m about to die! i did not know this video existed 🥹 i have a forearm sleeve tattoo and i have KYHU hidden in there for keep your head up. im a full blood mexican from oklahoma.. idk how i became entranced with ben howard but he’s my all time favorite! so many hours spent listening to this man.
Listened to this video a couple of days ago for the first time. In the last 48 hours I fell down a Ben Howard rabbit hole and I have become a massive fan. Thanks NPR, once again you've enriched my life a little more.
Whenever he performs it feels like a piece of history is being made. This version of Follies fixture is way better than the album, can't wait to hear a live version with the band..
@@ian8502 Yeah, I'm really dying to listen to live versions of "Metaphysical Cantations" and "Make Arrangements" from the new album. And I also think "Sage That She Was Burning" acoustic version only with the guitar and piano would sound amazing! I'm loving his live versions too! This may be because I'm able to read and understand the emotions of the song better through his expression, when he performs live. There are so many thrilling performances that still give me shivers every time I watch them here on YT; Everything - Glastonbury 2013, End of The Affair, IFWWW & Towing The Line at Later With Jools Holland, every live version of The Fear... I can go on with the list.😋 Ben Howard, he simply is the best!
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I got Covid three days ago, so I've been locked in my room suffering in sharp pain, but this brought me back to life. It was about time we'd get Ben Howard at Tiny Desk. Hallelujah!
Whenever I listen to him, I fall apart and end up composed much better than when I pressed play. I wish I could hear him live, it would be transcendental.
Ben Howard chuckling is the best thing that could have happened to this day of climate anxiety gone wild. Also because he's known to invest in sustainable projects. He cares, he loves what he does and he's clearly radiating that hope. Thank you NPR, Thank you Bob, Thank you Ben.
I will never get tired of listening to Ben Howard play "live," the variations, how he continues to evolve his music. Just pure talent and artistry. Thank you Ben and NPR for this truly incredible tiny desk (home) concert
I waited 5 hours in the cold and the snow for this man.. his concert was magical. I remember everyone was so frozen we had to take turns inside... ah good memories
Just back from watching Ben live. Mesmerising gig as was his last, when he played through Noonday Dream. I’ve grown up with his music, from starting to figure myself out as a 16 year old listening to ‘Black Flies’, to my first relationships and subsequent break ups replaying ‘the Burgh Island EP’, to finding myself watching sunsets more peacefully hearing Noonday songs. His music has progressed and developed at the same speed as me, and I’ve found myself loving an artist throughout his varied music (I usually overplay and burn out artists). I look forward to the journey ever more. As an aside, last nights gig was the same as 2 years ago - the crowd. People are going expecting 10 year old classics from Every Kingdom, which I imagine is frustrating for Ben. He’s been singing those songs for years, and is a different person writing Metaphysical Cantations as he was back then writing Keep Your Head Up. When he does sing the ‘favourites’, i personally love his new take and approach to them. Unfortunately, a lot talk over him at the gigs and grow impatient at the songs they don’t recognise, chanting “we want the wolves”. Some feedback online seems to carry the same sentiment. Bens gigs are intimate, especially at the moment and it’s a shame some aren’t along for that journey right now. I’d suggest seeing him at a festival might bring out more of the popular hits. But please don’t go expecting just the Spotify top played, just listen to some of the most beautiful chilled out songs and enjoy.
I think many of us were waiting for this. He is definitely one of the most underrated but best songwriters out there. A true artist. I just think we needed an extra 40 minutes of this hahaha
I regularly come here. Not only to listen to Ben playing these perfect reinventions of his own songs, but also to look at the perfectly arranged ensemble of the picture he is part of: Sitting between bookshelf and plant, in front o a closed curtain that probably holds back the oppressing heat of an Ibiza summer. This is a true image of a longing, maybe for the laziness of mediterranean summer afternoons, I don't know exactly...but it keeps me returning. Thanks Ben and NPR.
Try out the Far Out Variation too. Similar to this but sounds so good it should be studio. Actually dive into Ben's entire discography. Gems including End of the Affair, Nica Libres at Dusk, Towing the Line, Esmeralda, Burgh Island, Promise, Black Flies, Soldiers, Bones, Oats in the Water, Time is Dancing, Rookery and Sorry Kid
Ben is such a fascinating musician and individual to follow. Crazy creativity, and so much variety between the albums. I've cried and laughed so much along with his songs.
I listened to his music …everyday… from age 17 til like 21 lol. Got me thru major coming of age tribulations & earthly woes with his lyrics and melodies 🌻
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This instantly brings back memories of summer weekends when I would hang out with a friend who I practically see as another brother. We smoked cigars, drank the best wine we could afford and ate seafood before we would head to town in hopes of finding a female companion to end the night with. On each of those nights ‘Every Kingdom’ was our third companion, either playing in the background of our conversations on the balcony or providing those melancholic vibes while we just stared at the seagulls flying by. Ben, thank you for those beautiful memories.
Long time since I last saw any of his videos or him playing. He was a big deal to me back in 2014. He sort of looks now as if he was a character in Vikings. Good to see you again Ben.
Ben is my heart and my soul my go to every day ,his music lives within me ,he heals my depression,lifts my mood my soul his talent bright and endless everything he does is pure gold feel so happy he's in my world ,I love everything he's ever done each song a slice of life memory ,pain anguish and pure joy ,love being part of his journey ....just epic
His music is so important to me and my life. So stoked to see him play on tiny desk in such a crazy and unprecedented time in Sydney. Forever thankful for his down to earth self and his incredibly moving, beautiful music. Makes me so happy!
God this man is supernaturally gifted with his music. All were perfect but that first one reached deep into my soul and found an emotion I didn't even know I had. Ben, as always, profoundly majestic
No way he's finally done a tinydesk session! So jealous of all the new people that are going to discover him because of it. Amazing session as always, so refreshing.
As would I. Yet I have listened to 'Collections From The Whiteout" over and over like that. I love how he can take that and make it sound like something so completely different
I think most of us have been waiting for this moment for 10 years!!
Indeed
I was just thinking that
Couldnt believe my eyey when i read the title
I haven't I don't even know who this guy is, but still i listen.
true.
My partner was so excited when Ben's new album came out, thankfully he got to hear it before he passed away but he would of loved listening to this. It's hard for me to listen to this alone now but it's so beautiful, music binds us together in hard times and good.
♥️
Sending you the biggest, warmest hugs.
I’m so sorry for your loss 💔
That's too bad, keep listening to this 🎨 art
@@ljhuiginn2951 Thanks for the comments ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘😘😘
Ben deserves his flowers! Criminally underrated, his music does nothing but bring me peace.
For all the toxic and negative comments found so far and wide across the internet these days, what a wonderful comment section this has been to find.
Couldnt you just enjoy without bring anything toxic up?
Indeed
Ben is a major reason why I started to play the guitar, this is a lovely gift.
Nice!!! What songs of his have you learned thus far?
@@daynight4087 Gareth Evans does great Ben Howard tutorials, I spent years going through them all and getting good enough to play the songs
@@tomasmitura4944 ok I'll look him up, I'm only like 10 months into learning guitar and I'm going to attempt to learn " I forget where we were ".
Same! I picked up the guitar due to him 6 years ago, and it has become a massive part of my life. Forever grateful for his beautiful existence.
@@DelScully any tips for a beginner?
Happy to see Ben Howard here finally, however we will need him at your offices with the giants that are the sound engineers of tiny desk!
Master of their trade those NPR soundengineers. Legends.
@@Paprika526 Agreed!
I do agree. The NPR office is truly a leveling field. That and the amazing recording and mixing creates something worth of the success it has got.
But this Tiny desk from Home is far from that. Some artists provide a raw experience, just them and a basic recording/mixing behind it (this one for example). But others have a very elaborate show, everything measured, with a team of people behind managing the recording/mixing, aesthetics, etc. (Dua Lipa's comes to mind).
Anyway.. the magic behind the Tiny desk recording/mixing has a name: Josh Rogosin.
Take a look to the AMA he had on Reddit. Is really interesting. He is the man!
You all are the best and I cannot wait to get back to it …
Can we petition for this to happen please 🙏
There are few artists that have the power to transform the way you view yourself and the world around you. Ben did that for me when I was young and very sad. His music was a big part of my healing process. I found myself crying in the first few minutes remembering who I was before and how much I have transformed and grown since then. Thank you for this
Symbolic high five/hug, stranger
Beautiful share thank you Michelle
Im in tears right now, it happnd the same with me, it changed the way i see the world, and made me a better musician as well, im really thankful for everything that this guy does. Amazing musician, amazing man! Lucky of you to have some of the best ones in your healing procces as well
That's Euphoria for you!
beautiful comment
In the incessant dumpster fire of notifications I don’t want, this appeared, and made everything ok. Thank you.
Disable all the other notifications you don't need :)
There is really no one like Ben Howard... "I Forget Where We Were" is one of my favorite albums of all time-truly an unparalleled talent.
At 52 I have just discovered this huge talent.. Better late than never....
Its crazy how his voice is actually the bass
You are a good observer and a listener..I never noticed it earlier.Thanks for the tip..
MIND EXPLOSION
wait where
Ben Howard got me through my marriage break up. The Jools Holland live version of End of the Affair told me I wasn't alone in knowing that pain, and gave me safety to grieve. He is a treasure.
That is a magical performance, the best of all time.
Thanks for the comments ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘😘😘
Hi I've seen many loving comments on my fan page and I just want to appreciate those people who’s comments and good wishes encourages me and I hope to bring you so much entertainment. Kindly drop your Email address and WhatsApp number so that I can send you a direct message for a private conversation. Stay safe ❤️🎻🎼❤️🎻
@@benhoward7232 phishing scam alert - as if Ben Howard would ask for e-mail addresses and whatsapp numbers on youtube - Be more creative man
The Jools Holland live version was magical!
00:00 Follies fixture
04:59 Far out
10:29 I forget where we were
14:43 Oldest trick in the book
Thank you so much :)
Which album is the oldest trick in the book??
@@Honeybadgerrs the description says 'oldest trick in the book' is the premiere of a new tune - so maybe his next one? :D
Thanks 🙏
When he said recondition an old my heart fluttered, Ben's been the soundtrack to coming out of depression at several stages in my life
I'm embarrassed but I've never heard of him. It came through notification but the beautiful comments made me happy. I can't wait to listen and learn more about him.
IM SO EXCITED FOR YOU. Getting into him was one of the best decisions of my life
Easily my favorite artist. Excited for you to listen
Hello
I saw your comment, I am a fan here I would like us to get know each other better
games in the dark ep, burgh island ep, his 3 albums.. losts of unreleased stuff
Get ready because now that you’ve discovered Ben your life will never ever be the same!
I'm so giddy and excited for all the people being introduced to him right now. His music is beautiful, sad, happy, intense, calming, thought provoking, mesmerizing, hypnotizing, quirky, sentimental, and oddly nostalgic. It's like being in a desert for days without water and getting that cold gulp of water to reinvigorate you. When I found Ben at my worst, he reinvigorated my will to fight on. His work is absolutely worth the journey. And I wish I could experience it all for the first time again.
Wow, what a great way of describing his music! I feel like I'm in a national park and hiking while looking over at all the scenery.
Perfect
Couldn’t have said it better myself, and could absolutely not agree more!
I feel like hiking true a landscape, putting up a tent and campfire alongside with some friends.
I totally agree. And I know for a fact I would not be alive right now if his music didn't exist.
“Every Kingdom,” was my anthem toward sobriety. His beautiful voice and authenticity are pure magic!
I feel like I can just lay on the grass, look into the blue sky, listen to his music and that's it: PEACE ☮
the green, green grass? ;)
@@monarch_in_the_mirror yep
Well, did you?
Sounds like depression
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Low-key happier this collection of songs were performed than his more popular Every Kingdom phase
one of the most underrated artist ever.
Sensational arrangement of follies fixture. Just beautiful
Unreal bloke, unreal musician. Recently had the wonderful opportunity of speaking with his drummer Kyle Keegan on my podcast who said Ben is literally the best boss and best guy ever. No shocks there
Link it?
My first tattoo at 18 was a lyric from “The Fear”. I was obsessed with this beautiful human being and the art he creates. This brought me back to a version of myself i haven’t been in a long time.. thanks NPR, this was overdue.
is it: I will become what I deserve? if so, I have it too:)
I have Kieko and Depth over Distance tattoos and still wear a ring engraved with I will become what I deserve every day :)
I've got a tattoo booked to get the main mask from Finders Keepers booked for the end of the year. I cannot wait!! 🙌
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Thats so dumb
Ben Howard has been the soundtrack of my last love story.
An intense, long, passionate and complicated one, as only true love stories can be.
Me and my ex-girlfriend went to one of his concerts in Milan years ago. It was pure magic!
There I took a picture of her: the most beautiful photo I've ever taken in my life.
I will cherish that moment and that love for my entire existence.
Thank you, Ben.
Thanks for walking with us on this long journey.
I'll never forget because, you know, it will always be "depth over distance"!
Every sight of you I know is worth the keeping
@@RossCutting There are people who come to our life, sometimes, to be there for a season. They weren't meant to be there always. Sometimes we find ourselves hooked up with people that we think are there for a lifetime but they were only supposed to be there for a season. There are people who come in our life like boosters for a rocket. If you ever watch a rocket go into the space, the boosters fall off when it reaches a certain altitude. Some people are not equipped to handle the altitude that we're going to.
We don't have to be mad when they fall off, they're not bad people. They just couldn't go where we're going.
I think I’ve never cried to a comment like this before. This is absolutely heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. Hope you’re doing well.
@@itslara1744 Not really, but I'm still alive. Healing is a long process.
Search up end of the affair at jools holland
some days I find myself thanking someone above for your existence.
Wow, what an artist. Today, I will remember the day I discover Ben Howard! Thanks Tiny Desk
Pleaseeee you won't be disappointed this man is the best.
i'm so happy for you
Man I wish I could hear him for the first time again
I never ever leave comments, but I will to encourage you go and treasure every moment discovering Ben Howard’s music. There’s nothing out there like it.
My brother. You are in for one of life’s most sweetest gifts
'Oldest trick in the book' might just have made me tear up.
Saw Ben Howard when I was 14 (11 years ago) by accident at a festival in Scotland and he’s remained my favourite artist since!
happy accidents 🤗
Check out akae beka, Vaughn Benjamin,band midnite great music aswell, but reggae.
highland show?
He is the best musician to ever walk this earth to date
The man combines the warmth and rawness of his guitar and singing with such refreshing newness.
How superb is this! Haven't listened to it for a while, and I'm blown away again. Cant wait to see them again later this month.
That version of follies fixture is something else. Absolutely mesmerising. Regularly revisit this. Wish he released a live album of songs he's not released.
You really don't have an idea, even a glimpse of how much means to me. Time, after time, through this quarantine NPR has exceed expectations I didn´t know I've had till they have uploaded a new video. I'ts awesome to have Ben live and see how far he has come in so many ways. I'ts been a long trip since I saw an acoustic version of Only Love and ¡oh boy, time does fly! Love Ben, Love NPR, Love Tiny Desk-
I feel the same. :) Take this happiness and share some positivity with as many people as people as you can. Pay it forward friend. God bless.
Finally, a comment I completely relate to
only love acoustic still makes me cry to this moment
I listenen to his album 'Every Kingdom' through out the whole of my Labour. 12 hours of pure bliss. That was 5 years ago now. I will forever hold this mans music so close to my heart. I'm tearing up even writing this because I know i could never really find the words to describe the way I feel when listening to this man. ❤
I have such a similar story. And I'm sure many others do too. "I forget where we were" was playing repeat in my car at the time, I used it to time my partners contractions on our way to the hospital. As we drove my newborn son home, the first song he ever heard was, she treats me well. That album, that's song will forever be part of my life and I'm so thankful for that.
@@ryannse wow, thats amazing. Its crazy to think how many more people in the world have similar stories. Imagine how he must knowing the impact his music has had on so many people's lives. He's the only artist I could ever listen to on repeat and never get sick of hearing. X
@@sophieoneill2437 it worked so well with my first son, I did it again with my second. They are four and six now. My eldest asks to listen to ben now too. It's been passed on to them and I hope they remember it with the fondness I do. So lovely to have read your story.
I listened to Ben Howard on repeat while I was pregnant! The albums I listened to fluctuated with my hormones. I suppose they still do 🤣 I even named my son Benjamin Wolf. I was very inspired by black flies one very pregnant afternoon sitting in the tub 🐺 I have a big imagination so I envision all sorts of things when I listen to music. If you listen to noonday dream it sounds like he wrote it while having a bubble bath 😅 gave the song a whole new meaning for me.
Blessings to you my friend
I have been on this rock only sixty cycles of the sun or so and I am choosy now, but this is one of my favorite humans. Even, I think, if he just sat quietly at this point.
Ben's music touches me so deeply and I don't know why. But it does it again and again. And I just sit there and I'm just emotion, awe and devotion.
it is because his songs are (like a spell formulated by a Sage ) full of sybolism that talk to our subconcious. As you know that one cannot be truly succesful in their craft, especially when that craft has world changing capabilities and /or influences a lot of peoples minds, before they are Initiated into some 'brotherhood' of men that are our Masters
Ben is the greatest songwriter of the last 20 years
Only other artist I would add for consideration is Foy Vance. Check out indiscriminate act of kindness, Gabriel & The Vagabond, and Foy’s live at Bangor Abbey Album.🔥🔥🔥
I think you left a few out for that equation
@@lordbuddybear You’re 💯 right. Even after I hit send I thought of other ppl like Dallas Green and some others and in my mind was like 🤦🏾♂️
Reply with some artists so I can check them out and grow out my way too short list😂
@@dariusibell I’m a bit late but some excellent other song writers I’ve enjoyed are Gregory Alan Isakov, Brian Fallon, The Lumineers, Night Beds, Bears Den, Matt Maeson, Joshua Burnside
It seems Ben Howard is in a happy place. I’ve never seen him so relaxed and making little jokes. Beautiful music as always!
The start of the "I forget where we were" song is special here
Been listening to him since Every Kingdom. Phenomenonal artist. Thanks for this one NPR! 🙏
So cool to see his evolution since then.
still underrated this guy.
I wanna live in a world where BH is the best known musician.
Thank you for your Music.
Can't believe we're able to listen to "I Forget Where We Were" played live by Ben again after a long time!
had to pinch myself to realize this video is actually real! we've been blessed
I can’t be the only one who would’ve HAPPILY sat here and watched Ben tune his guitar for 10 minutes…Thank you for EVERYTHING Ben!
I literally gasped when I saw this notification. One song in, and I'm bawling. Thank you, NPR, for finally featuring him.
Me too hahaha
omg i’m about to die! i did not know this video existed 🥹 i have a forearm sleeve tattoo and i have KYHU hidden in there for keep your head up. im a full blood mexican from oklahoma.. idk how i became entranced with ben howard but he’s my all time favorite! so many hours spent listening to this man.
Being surprised by Ben's appearance on NPR Tiny desk is definitely a sign of good changes to come.
Listened to this video a couple of days ago for the first time. In the last 48 hours I fell down a Ben Howard rabbit hole and I have become a massive fan. Thanks NPR, once again you've enriched my life a little more.
Thank you, man! I mean it, your music is a part of my human experience now and I'm better for it.
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I mean, seeing as how famous you are and stuff, I bet you have access to Swiss bank accounts and that kind of thing.
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“Forget where we were” is one one my favorite songs…Ridiculous song. If you don’t know it, go give the studio version a listen. Amazing.
His music does kind of make you forget where you are while you ponder the beauty.
It's one of the very few songs that give me goosebumps & make my eyes well up with tears.
one of my favourite tracks of all time and ever recorded !
Same! I'm not sure the beat of this version does it justice unfortunately.
The first versions, especially the coachella live version, are even better.
the tiny desk concert we were all waiting for
A song is a gesture..
Ben is such a great guy. man.
Every kingdom got me out of a dark place in my life. Never had music impacted me so much. Thank you Ben.
His later albums are even more powerful just not as immediately pleasing
You got yourself out with the help of the music.
This brought me back to a version of myself I haven't been in a long time.
I feel these words deeply, brother.
I just can't stop listening to this acoustic version of Follies Fixture. It's so beautiful.❤😇
Whenever he performs it feels like a piece of history is being made. This version of Follies fixture is way better than the album, can't wait to hear a live version with the band..
@@ian8502 Yeah, I'm really dying to listen to live versions of "Metaphysical Cantations" and "Make Arrangements" from the new album. And I also think "Sage That She Was Burning" acoustic version only with the guitar and piano would sound amazing!
I'm loving his live versions too! This may be because I'm able to read and understand the emotions of the song better through his expression, when he performs live. There are so many thrilling performances that still give me shivers every time I watch them here on YT; Everything - Glastonbury 2013, End of The Affair, IFWWW & Towing The Line at Later With Jools Holland, every live version of The Fear... I can go on with the list.😋 Ben Howard, he simply is the best!
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Understated genius and responsible for me meeting my future wife, cheers Ben ❤️
Blows me away what he does with the guitar…. epic stuff
my first kid was laboured and born to this guys music. very healing and calming
I got Covid three days ago, so I've been locked in my room suffering in sharp pain, but this brought me back to life. It was about time we'd get Ben Howard at Tiny Desk. Hallelujah!
Get well soon!!
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Whenever I listen to him, I fall apart and end up composed much better than when I pressed play. I wish I could hear him live, it would be transcendental.
Ben Howard chuckling is the best thing that could have happened to this day of climate anxiety gone wild. Also because he's known to invest in sustainable projects. He cares, he loves what he does and he's clearly radiating that hope. Thank you NPR, Thank you Bob, Thank you Ben.
Climate anxiety? Just chill and enjoy the music, no need to bring the news over here
You are right. Thank you for your comment. People like Ben Howard care, and aren’t afraid of doing things that matter.
I will never get tired of listening to Ben Howard play "live," the variations, how he continues to evolve his music. Just pure talent and artistry. Thank you Ben and NPR for this truly incredible tiny desk (home) concert
I waited 5 hours in the cold and the snow for this man.. his concert was magical. I remember everyone was so frozen we had to take turns inside... ah good memories
Just back from watching Ben live. Mesmerising gig as was his last, when he played through Noonday Dream. I’ve grown up with his music, from starting to figure myself out as a 16 year old listening to ‘Black Flies’, to my first relationships and subsequent break ups replaying ‘the Burgh Island EP’, to finding myself watching sunsets more peacefully hearing Noonday songs. His music has progressed and developed at the same speed as me, and I’ve found myself loving an artist throughout his varied music (I usually overplay and burn out artists). I look forward to the journey ever more.
As an aside, last nights gig was the same as 2 years ago - the crowd. People are going expecting 10 year old classics from Every Kingdom, which I imagine is frustrating for Ben. He’s been singing those songs for years, and is a different person writing Metaphysical Cantations as he was back then writing Keep Your Head Up. When he does sing the ‘favourites’, i personally love his new take and approach to them. Unfortunately, a lot talk over him at the gigs and grow impatient at the songs they don’t recognise, chanting “we want the wolves”. Some feedback online seems to carry the same sentiment. Bens gigs are intimate, especially at the moment and it’s a shame some aren’t along for that journey right now. I’d suggest seeing him at a festival might bring out more of the popular hits. But please don’t go expecting just the Spotify top played, just listen to some of the most beautiful chilled out songs and enjoy.
Can literally make any of his songs sound completely different into their own songs with their own feelings. Inspiring in many ways.
omg my absolute dream came true and I just noticed!!!!!
Ben Howard is "an old soul". Best guitar player that was ever born. Ben, every site of you is always worth the keeping.
Back here again almost a year later… I hope Ben is happy wherever he is probably Ibiza and I hope he comes to the US soon! Forever grateful for him!
0:00 Follies Fixture
4:59 Far Out
10:18 I Forget Where We Were
14:42 Oldest Trick in the Book
a dream of mine to just see ben sit on my couch and watch him play guitar and make music with him
God I wish Ben would finally drop Oldest Trick in The Book. Such a beautiful song
FINALLY, NPR!!!!!!!!!
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I think many of us were waiting for this. He is definitely one of the most underrated but best songwriters out there. A true artist. I just think we needed an extra 40 minutes of this hahaha
AGREEEED
How more people don’t know of Ben is crazy to me. Easily one of the best singer songwriters alive.
I regularly come here. Not only to listen to Ben playing these perfect reinventions of his own songs, but also to look at the perfectly arranged ensemble of the picture he is part of: Sitting between bookshelf and plant, in front o a closed curtain that probably holds back the oppressing heat of an Ibiza summer. This is a true image of a longing, maybe for the laziness of mediterranean summer afternoons, I don't know exactly...but it keeps me returning. Thanks Ben and NPR.
Up until this point I'd never heard anything from Ben Howard before. I'm definitely a fan after Far Out, can't wait to listen to the studio version
Try out the Far Out Variation too. Similar to this but sounds so good it should be studio. Actually dive into Ben's entire discography. Gems including End of the Affair, Nica Libres at Dusk, Towing the Line, Esmeralda, Burgh Island, Promise, Black Flies, Soldiers, Bones, Oats in the Water, Time is Dancing, Rookery and Sorry Kid
Oh man, I am excited for you lol you have quite the journey ahead
Wait until you listen to every kingdom then 🥲
@@Crimsonzs Cool, thanks! will check it out. This version of Far Out sounds like something Thom Yorke would cover on his Jazzmaster :)
And some songs only found on UA-cam (as far as I'm aware) like The Burren
took me 7 years to see him in concert. and now this gem. i wil be blessed indeed.
Best Monday I’ve had in a while. Thank you Ben, Thank you NPR. 🙏
This bloke is absolutely brilliant and unbelievably undiscovered/underrated
Ben Howard is just built different!!
Ben is such a fascinating musician and individual to follow. Crazy creativity, and so much variety between the albums. I've cried and laughed so much along with his songs.
Thank you for this to anyone who is involved. I'm home with this video.
I listened to his music …everyday… from age 17 til like 21 lol. Got me thru major coming of age tribulations & earthly woes with his lyrics and melodies 🌻
“Got me thru major coming of age tribulations & earthly woes” was described so beautifully 😭❤️
It’s like you’ve described a section of my previous life
Man, so good. I absolutely love that movement across the capo in Far Out. Glorious!
This makes me so indescribably happy
The still proudness of the tiny succulent tree gleams and grows from every vibration of this. Never have I wished more to be a plant.
You just made me see that plant as the audience and it was kind of adorable.
I think I have repeated this about 15 times now...much love
i don't know this artist but I think this is his bread and butter. him, his guitar and his voice like a heart.
Hello...
Thanks for your lovely comments and likes on my page, it's great to know I have such a devoted fan.
Much love💜❤️❤️
I don’t have much time but I just want to use this opportunity to appreciate you for being a devoted fan ❤️❤️
I'm very happy for his fans who are very happy today.
My jaw dropped as he played a variation "I Forget Where We Were". Thank you for this.
Now excuse me while I continue to daydream with this on repeat.
Ben Howard is one of my favourites atm his live sessions don’t fail to impress me
Finally! Thank you NPR!
This instantly brings back memories of summer weekends when I would hang out with a friend who I practically see as another brother. We smoked cigars, drank the best wine we could afford and ate seafood before we would head to town in hopes of finding a female companion to end the night with. On each of those nights ‘Every Kingdom’ was our third companion, either playing in the background of our conversations on the balcony or providing those melancholic vibes while we just stared at the seagulls flying by. Ben, thank you for those beautiful memories.
Ben Howard has really grown as a human. He really knows his niche in music.
Long time since I last saw any of his videos or him playing. He was a big deal to me back in 2014.
He sort of looks now as if he was a character in Vikings. Good to see you again Ben.
Ben is my heart and my soul my go to every day ,his music lives within me ,he heals my depression,lifts my mood my soul his talent bright and endless everything he does is pure gold feel so happy he's in my world ,I love everything he's ever done each song a slice of life memory ,pain anguish and pure joy ,love being part of his journey ....just epic
I absolutely adore this session's version of "Far Out"
His music is so important to me and my life. So stoked to see him play on tiny desk in such a crazy and unprecedented time in Sydney. Forever thankful for his down to earth self and his incredibly moving, beautiful music. Makes me so happy!
God this man is supernaturally gifted with his music. All were perfect but that first one reached deep into my soul and found an emotion I didn't even know I had. Ben, as always, profoundly majestic
No way he's finally done a tinydesk session! So jealous of all the new people that are going to discover him because of it. Amazing session as always, so refreshing.
right!! it'd be so awesome to experience Ben and his music for the first time again 😩
If Ben released an album like he plays Follies Fixture here, I would listen to it over, and over, and over, and over again.
As would I. Yet I have listened to 'Collections From The Whiteout" over and over like that. I love how he can take that and make it sound like something so completely different
It's awesome to read these comments and realize that somehow it's possible to put a little bit into words the way Ben's music makes me feel.
Sometimes I wonder if he knows what his music means to so many, how deeply it touches the inside..