Mother Falcon: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубліковано 17 чер 2024
- When it comes to Tiny Desk Concerts, we're suckers for milestones at NPR Music: We're gearing up to acknowledge No. 300, for example, and are constantly taking note of the first time a musician trots out a particular rare instrument or does something else no one has done in front of us before. The Austin chamber-rock band Mother Falcon recently scored a big distinction, at least as far as we're concerned - one it shares with its fellow Texans in The Polyphonic Spree - as the largest ensemble ever to squeeze behind Bob Boilen's desk.
Unlike The Polyphonic Spree, though, everyone in Mother Falcon plays an instrument during this performance: There's no chorus of backup singers among the 17 men and women who play guitars and horns and keyboards and woodwinds and strings here. Which made Tetris-ing each member behind Bob's desk a bit of a challenge, but Mother Falcon knows its way around cramped spaces: At one point during SXSW this year, Bob and I saw the group give a concert as it spilled from a small stage all the way onto the street outside. (Crowds gathered around both spaces, in some cases not realizing that they were only seeing half a band.)
What makes Mother Falcon so alluring, though, isn't its size, but rather the way it uses all its members in the service of great, snappy, stirring, frequently uplifting songs. Its many moving parts aren't creating mere volume, but also texture: These three songs, all from this year's You Knew, find a place for dreamy whispers and literal screams alike. Give this sweet, winning band 12 minutes - heck, give it the first two and a half, which is all it takes to perform the soaring and scrappy "Marigold" - and you ought to have yourself a favorite worth following for years to come. --STEPHEN THOMPSON
Set List
"Marigold"
"Marfa"
"Dirty Summer"
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Denise DeBelius, Stephen Thompson; Editor: Parker Miles Blohm; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Parker Miles Blohm, Chloe Coleman, Becky Lettenberger, Maggie Starbard
I clicked on this video bc of the thumbnail of a girl standing on a desk and screaming while surrounded by a mini orchestra, the vid didn’t disappoint
Same here
Same here
Same. Loved it. Found a new great band
Johndaeliza same
same
I trust npr with music entirely, I don't have to know a band to click on one of these videos anymore. They're all good. Always.
Right?! Npr is my musical taste. They just know.
Idles and Julien Baker
Except for taylor swift...
Have you listened to "Chai" yet? :-D
True, too true
10yrs on and just like a fine vintage this performance just keeps getting better with age 🪄
It’s a shame they don’t make music anymore. The girl that screams on the table is in a band called Hikes. They play with dynamics similar to this performance
@@josepholaes3163 Dam shame dude, I’m gonna take a look into “Hikes” see if they’re just as cool, muchas gracias amigo.
UA-cam Algorithm, why did you wait more than 6 1/2 years to tell me about this amazing band/orchestra?! Have i not fed you massive amounts of personal information?!
You found this when you needed to. UA-cam loves you!!
You also never looked up the hot singles in your area that the Algorithms were sending you. It is sending you stuff you just need to click.
No take. Only give.
Same!
They were saving it for later. That way they get you hooked for ever! >:]
I don't even know how to get 5 adults to get along for 12 minutes in a productive work conversation; I can't even begin to imagine how this kind of band works together.
I think a bunch of them went to high school together.
SeemsLogical still doesn't seems logical at all
Musicians are a different breed
The solution is in the last song. Too bad that won't work in the workplace.
Clint Hoagland
Exactly
This is why music is awesome
They are pretty much a punk orchestra and I love it.
you should check out folk punk for real
@@vincentphilip5754 days n daze, baby
Listen to Gogol Bordello.
@@gilla6663 come on, at least suggest some good folk punk
@@Grom-rl8bm what?! You're crazy, I love them
I feel like the weird hero in my own indie film.
Omg I felt that
Didn't we all weird kids do the same a t some point?
The thumbnail made me hope that this was a band with a woman standing on a desk screaming like a falcon the whole time.
Nattwenny hahahahhaa
Almost. Almost.
Lol
You won 2021 with this comment from 1 year ago. Congrats
That "dusty dirty blind... fight fight fight" part is perfection. I could just listen that 20 seconds over and over again.
everyday and all night
Mitchel Harmon “The morning light was blocked by dusty dirty blinds and I can hear your vodka kisses shouting fight fight FIGHT FIGHT” (it took me 20 times listening to it to understand her lol)
Jajajjaa me to
That's exactly what I've been doing. I'm addicted
Makes me start crying every time
When your band has a bassoonist you're doing something right
Facts
Sweet bassoon line there too, none too easy I can attest.
My band conductor committed suicide shortly after I left high school. He taught me in 5th grade, 9th through 12th and is a huge reason why I still have my horn today. This put me in tears, I remember that feeling he taught us of totally being in sync with those you are playing with. I see it in every one of these musicians, it is so beautiful.
Are you still playing your horn one year later?
@@NorcVI it's sitting in my basement, waiting for the next of kin! I'm onto my guitar now mostly, but it's there if I ever want to break it back out. Thanks for asking
Good thing UA-cam is abiding by the social distancing rule and keeping recommendations 6 years apart.
Lol
This cracked me up. Cheers
SILLY 😀😀😀
Man you're the one who's late to the party 😂. Still glad you arrived to see this masterpiece.
🤭
I'm 7 years late. Can you imagine discovering this band in 2021? Pure joy. I don't even known if they still make music. But God I need more of this and will probable binge watch more of their videos.
Their music is on Spotify and other platforms if you're interested!
I live in Austin and JUST found this.....better late than never!
If only there was a place where you could look them up to see if they're still making music
They still play around Austin when it's not covid, but not always the full 17
@@juliebraden6911 Google their name; see what happens.
“No pressure, but I did bring you pastries”
Me when I need to ask my friends and family for a big favor.
0:03 Marigold
3:21 Marfa
8:29 Dirty Summer
Thanks for that I didnt need that, the video separates it for me to see already
Thanks skips straight to the songs . Appreciate it ❤
The algorithm over here trying to change my life
Sshhhh just listen
In my top-five Tiny Desk Concerts
The passion is nearly tangible
Rebecca Campbell could you list your other favorites? I had never heard of these guys and gals until this was released. I love their style!
The way the female singer goes from soft to screaming baffles me and gives me goosebumps!!
LOVE watching all the musicians "cramped" together. It's such an amazing visual.
It is really cool
Yeah I thought they could have musical sardines in the title.
Man the instrumental bits on Marfa are seriously gorgeous
Marfa makes me tear up every time I hear it.
I love The shot of the girl with the glasses screaming with the last "fight"
goosebumps..
2:05 for reference
Read this right at that part in the song.
Ugh me too! And I love her cute little witch boot poking out from under her cello, tapping along!
I don't think I've ever seen such a performance where I fell in love with every single artist up there in less than 15 minutes.
When you really wanted to be in a metal band but your moms made you learn classical instruments instead.
😂😂
This a mix of classical, funk, jazz and pop. I don't see you on NPR, nor do I see ANYBODY at your "live shows" ...
@@MegaChefdan You're so edgy. 🤣🤣🤣
"Hey, do you guys need a [instrument]?"
"Sure, why not"
Repeat 8x
Man this band must have been such a hard challenge to handle for the sound engineer, big up to you!
I was today years old when I found out about Mother Falcon.
Congrats 🎉
count me in. Atleast we got to know it
Yea same lol
Now me too
yo this day was great
The UA-cam algorithm has failed me. It took 7 years for me to find this gem.
SAME! What is happening???
Yep!
Same lol
Clicked this by mistake. I wasnt ready
T Ferg
😂
This is me but in 2020
this band and arcade fire should have a gang war
Yes, the gang names would be the Acoustics vs. the Electros!
jimminy cricket boo 😕
*snap snap*
I’d rather see them team up to fight evil
They put arcade fire to shame
This is every high school band nerd's fetish.
Like I Is omg it is
Like I Is 15 people... That is a high school band.
They set the bar pretty high by being an open-score ensemble composing and performing their music on stages acrossed the country. What's your groups name? I love this kind of music so I'm thrilled to find new bands.
Pedro I don't particularly care about or enjoy this music but Id still bet my left nut that these people feel pretty good about their lives and you're sad/angry all the time.
or you just should be. I hope calling other people faggots makes you feel powerful for a second or two. jackass.
Like I Is yup
My husband was playing his acoustic at river and they were there just being humble saying “yeah we play music too” lol he found them and was WTH!!! they were so humble and wonderful people
I am but a simple guy, i see a woman standing on a table yelling and i click.
They use dynamics incredibly well
+Colin Folco isn't that like someone saying wow Jimmy Hendrix is good at the guitar and u saying "you do realize many people are good at guitar"?
+Colin Folco lol wtf? no.. I wish because the quality of music would rise.. even highly skilled musicians still have trouble taking dynamics into consideration sometimes
MrMcCoGo you're right but they were still tasteful
lierox9 not as well as Alabama shakes
Saw these guys in Northampton a few months back, they're all such nice people.
They were even nice enough to let me take a group photo with ALL of them!
lol
+Zeno Doeleman Did someone have to walk across the street to take the photo to fit everyone in it ? lol
This is from 2013??? How am I so late to this?!
I know right?
Imagine me in 2019
Relatable.
And me...
Your more hip to it than me. I just found it in 2020
This is like Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros minus the drugs.
I dunno, the lead singer guy sounded very high.
Both the lead singers there are pretty deep into a trip...
buajajajaja
Not so sure about the drugs...
they def are not free of drugs 😂
When Emo music deals with its problems and grows up properly. Marigold is my new hot track even though it’s 7 years old lol.
God i was looking for this comment so much
I love how Nick's just in a constant state of shock at where he is...
honestly, this band is amazing. i just found them, but Dirty Summer at the end seriously gave me goosebumps, and the way the girl stands on the chair and belts out singing with the rest of them is honestly one of the most punk things I've seen.
The female vocalist is so beautiful and her voice is beyond intoxicating. What a great arrangement
What about the Asian guy? Isn't he hot too?
I wonder if anyone has ever caught a bow to the eye when they're that close together...
Does anyone else listen to this five times a day everyday ?
*Goes and listens to more Mother Falcon immediately*
Can't believe I've only just stumbled across this.
Ditto
Why am I just seeing this in 2020??.. This is the "Art of Music" at its finest!. Incredible if you appreciate music diversity!.. Its like a whole different Genre.. I Mean Wow!.. Beautiful!..
social justice warriors should listen to this instead of WAP...
There's no musical diversity here, it's totally standard indie-pop, just performed on classical instruments. Wow, so innovative.
Currently heart's a mess but through this, spirit's been lifted. I may be years late yet am still thankful I found this in this lifetime.
I come back to watch/listen to this npr concert at least 2-3x a week, I can't even describe how much I love it or how it makes me feel and makes me cry 70% of the time. tonight is a crying night.
1am right now and currently listening to Marfa for the 15th time
@@alecharden9863ohhh yeah, I keep rewinding it, I think I've listened to that song at least 20 times just today
I feel you bro.
I have also just put this on repeat. I'm working off it though.
still listening to this
I’m in love especially with the violinist sitting on the desk in her little velvet dress she’s such an artsy beatnik vibe
I love it when she goes all "Captain, my captain." at the end.
This is like Godspeed You Black Emperor for people who doesn’t like Godspeed You Black Emperor and are happy.
I also thought about them hahah. It's like GYBE meets Arcade Fire.
i am deceased.
I don't understand how I'm 5 years late..
I love this
Same 0.0!
Im saying the same thing.. In 2020!..I Love It!...
I continue to love and admire this group of people so much. I hope I find a group of friends to play music like this one day
i went to highschool with most of these guys and some I even went to elementary school with :D
Ok. Do you want an award?
I just enjoy seeing my old classmates doing amazing things, that didn't call for a rude comment. leave it alone
cock @@MrBoxofplastic
i still see some people from elementary in my highschool and nothing changed!!! they still bully me...
I'm here to give an award to someone who went to school with most of mother falcon, just to spite some jackass who seems like a miserable person. Is there anyone here who would be deserving of something like that?
God I love finding bands like this when I'm having a bad bad pain day. Thank you NPR!
Like CBD oil for the ears!
Hope your pain goes away my friend. Take it easy scamp.
LOVE NPR
This is the kind of interaction that allows me to read comments. If it wasn't for stuff like this, I wouldn't bother.
Robert McNeil straight up
No joke this band makes me feel like I could overthrow the government with a future cottagecore wife and I have never experienced such a VIBE before
thats a good vibe
it's the best aesthetic, my mind can't be changed
Well, ironically...
😐. Just kidding.
Just in case y’all ever wondered what Austin feels like during summer break - this is it. Like magic. Nice kids too.
For some reason these guys had dropped off my rotation for a time. I'm glad they popped back into it today. They're great.
Just added them to my own rotation. ^.^
how in the hell do these guys tour?! they're like a small militia. do they have a convoy of schoolbuses?
hahaha! True that!
Dang they're nothing like my orchestra, band, and choir going on a tour of schools... it takes so much time to get everything settled lmao
ekimusman2 if you can move a triple a band across the country I 4 school busses, you can move this "small militia" in one tour bus
TGMinnieeMee hi
I think it's actually just like two vans
6 years late but they are the ideal show to watch during the Covid quarantine. May we soon can gather to listen an awesome Orchestra like Mother Falcon
was looking for mother mother content and stumbled across this masterpiece. sad that i’m 7 YEARS LATE, but i don’t regret watching this at all. absolutely stunning.
I am absolutely blown back and overtaken with sheer amount of passion bursting from my phone! Mother Falcon is beautiful and inspiring!
I love the part when the word "fight" quickly rises in volume. Gives me chills every time
9 years later and this is still an absolute amazing jam!
*Why I only discover this band now???*
*I'm already in love with them*
Tiny Desk putting the wide lenses to use. Good stuff.
This is astounding and amazing. It calls for a mosh pit except it's a whirlwind of good vibes.
The sheer amount of energy in this thumbnail scares me
How does one even form a band like this, they’re all so beautiful
I feel inspired to practice my violin every time I hear this
All they need now is a trombone, the mix of melodic beauty and raunchy funk that instrument brings would fit their dynamic well
The thumbnail successfully drew my attention
Thank you, Sound Engineer Kevin Wait. The sound is AMAZING…each instrument…wow…AMAZING!
Each member has a different reason why they are here and you can see it in all their faces when they play. Brilliant!
Just found out about them, and I fell in love There's so much burning passion, but it's pure and humble. It's contagious.
I've lost count with how many times I've watched this.
Loved Marfa. The cello was so sensuous. Wind section for the 3rd song was so fun to listen to.
Someone in 2021?
I really hope all of these people are really good friends. That's the image I'm getting from their music...love it
Gave me so much chills , this is my favourite tiny desk yet, just loved their performance.
It's 2020 and I just found this... And I'm so happy at my lateness to the party. That was amazing. Thank you.
I have seen them live on several occasions. I would not change anything about their vocal style.
Is it just me or are these some of the most talented and amazing people of today's world. And guys the vocals are top notch. They add a natural feel to the music along with the string instruments. Good job on making awesome music
I think I've watched this 10 times in the last week and am really sad I probably won't ever see them live :(
I expected their instruments would catch fire during this performance. Very inspirational.
Mother Falcon at NPR has to be my favorite! They're so amazing. Their music is like super surreal.
This is awesome. I am going to watch it several times today to burn it into my consciousness.
This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. I thank you for blessing my ears.
This band is irretrievably amazing
Verse 1]
Bury the marigold underneath the bedroom
And you stole two kisses from her lips
Tears were shed and morals bled
And petals were plucked
Something in the heart beat like a drum
[Chorus]
Is this love? I don't know
But tonight I'm gonna find out
Is this love? I don't know
But tonight I'm gonna find out
[Verse 2]
We kissed without hesitation, no reservations
We dangle our feet from the highest places
In the crowd of the sad in the crowd of the mad
We are the only smiling faces
[Verse 3]
Every day and all night
'Til the morning dawn's bright
I don't want to see you go
And every day and all night
Even when you're alright
I don't want to let you go
They're so good, blows me away everytime.
This Sound ist needed most at this crazy time... Thank you so much hearing this at the right moment in time! My heart and emotion feels your sound in every vene... Thank you!!
Wow that second song had me in tears...!
Just from the sound and pure pleasure on each person's face performing 😭😍😭
I have probably come back to this video 30 times, I'm obsessed with them
The transition at about 5:53, wow. Amazing!
Shivers. Was not expecting that.
yeah! alway give me chills
there isnt really any transition, just more people play. theres no key change or tempo change
Periodically come back to this. Crazy good performance by a fabulous, wildly creative band/orchestra.
The high I get from watching this over and over is like nothing else I've ever experienced. Thank you Mother Falcon and NPR tiny desk. My spine still tingles 🥰
To me, Still one of the greatest performances of ALL TIME
this is liberating - would love to be in this band. freedom.
5:54 is such a powerful moment. I consistently come back to this tiny desk just for that moment in Marfa.
I have been watching this video at least once a week for the past 6 months! So amazing