Daniel Caesar: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  10 місяців тому +189

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  • @tifsears
    @tifsears 5 років тому +24854

    his voice feels like when someone you love plays with your hair

  • @adasouffront9885
    @adasouffront9885 4 роки тому +4563

    My man in the piano is living his best life

    • @sadiemcknight79
      @sadiemcknight79 4 роки тому +8

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @lilleyprescott2448
      @lilleyprescott2448 4 роки тому +67

      right almost the best part of the video him smiling and playing he is all in

    • @jaysing7835
      @jaysing7835 4 роки тому +45

      He got best seat in the house

    • @12GAGE_tx
      @12GAGE_tx 4 роки тому +47

      Mans really orchestrated the whole vibe

    • @seanmichaels718
      @seanmichaels718 4 роки тому +25

      Can’t forget the bass player
      -fellow bass player 😩lol

  • @gunnardab7882
    @gunnardab7882 5 років тому +5408

    Music is the best thing on earth

  • @jammingwithkev
    @jammingwithkev 2 роки тому +2193

    Can we appreciate how lovely the backup singers as well supporting beautifully for the whole arrangement?

    • @vitorbarros7160
      @vitorbarros7160 Рік тому +14

      They are flawless, these wonderful people ❤️. Whenever I come to hear it, I focus a lot on them... You see and feel happiness in them and consequently end up smiling at them doing this and also at us, it's beautiful.

    • @mayor1631
      @mayor1631 4 місяці тому +2

      Ya backup singers killed it.

    • @CiCiMoya
      @CiCiMoya Місяць тому +2

      They are a power vocal trio from Toronto. Known them longtime. Cam O'Harris, Nevon Sinclair and Danah Martin 🤍🤍🤍

  • @hanablemoore8239
    @hanablemoore8239 6 років тому +6913

    Lol the drummer is having a hell of a good time. Hes been smiling the whole 16 minutes. A good tiny desk performance will do that to you i imagine.

    • @j6hillgmail
      @j6hillgmail 6 років тому +10

      Indeed!

    • @taylorhill8435
      @taylorhill8435 6 років тому +7

      hanable moore i know I wish I good be as happy as him 😃😃

    • @elislost
      @elislost 6 років тому +171

      He and the pianist were groovin the whole time. I loved it. Just goin back and forth with dope licks.

    • @noplanBe
      @noplanBe 6 років тому +4

      just having so MUCH fun, what a performance! we did a cover of 'Get you' big inspiration, you know? such a good song for ... now we have a BABY

    • @wavesbreedproductions4455
      @wavesbreedproductions4455 6 років тому +5

      LOL! cool vid tho

  • @Do_Worrk
    @Do_Worrk 5 років тому +5257

    My first kid will be made to Daniel Caesar's music. Guaranteed.

  • @shakebreegante7263
    @shakebreegante7263 6 років тому +10133

    I actually like these desk concerts better than the recorded music...

    • @andresesparza4514
      @andresesparza4514 5 років тому +187

      Yeaah, depending on the artist

    • @evelynkim1883
      @evelynkim1883 5 років тому +101

      right! i keep coming back to listen to these tiny desk recordings instead of the recorded music

    • @healthehoodgodbeengood6643
      @healthehoodgodbeengood6643 5 років тому +10

      Agreed!

    • @Teenom
      @Teenom 5 років тому +66

      Bow before Zod, the sound engineer!

    • @PH10001
      @PH10001 5 років тому +70

      That's beacause a true artist shines best live. That's how you know who's talented and who is just smoke and mirrors & Daniel Ceasar, H.E.R, band & vocalist are on fire. Hands down one of my favorites. I got emotional when the vocalist get teary eyed at the end too that's how amazing they are

  • @miamitten1123
    @miamitten1123 2 роки тому +1519

    Kids in year 2070 after hearing Daniel: _”I was born in the wrong generation”_

  • @lopo8100
    @lopo8100 5 років тому +5583

    The fact that Daniel is standing towards the back to blend in with the band and singers says a lot . So that we focus on all of them at once .... I see what you did there 😉

    • @8MCFATTY
      @8MCFATTY 5 років тому +54

      nice of you to notice!

    • @sugengiggs7317
      @sugengiggs7317 5 років тому +132

      You have to be high to notice that😂

    • @robleary5686
      @robleary5686 5 років тому +16

      Stay dangerous #Extremely

    • @benjaminvazquez6904
      @benjaminvazquez6904 5 років тому +47

      Or, he just wanted to have a comfortable seat

    • @codylantry214
      @codylantry214 5 років тому +3

      Was thinking the same!

  • @marlowe5511
    @marlowe5511 6 років тому +503

    Daniel Caesar's "Yes" ad-lib is iconic

  • @conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154
    @conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154 6 років тому +3329

    The dynamic between Daniel and HER is refreshing.
    Haven't seen that type of chemistry on a track from two artist in awhile. Used to be a regularity in popular music

    • @juniorsenat508
      @juniorsenat508 6 років тому +57

      JGUTTER34 man I was just about to say that. Eric Benet and Tamia on Spend my life with you is up there too

    • @ajala8639
      @ajala8639 6 років тому +40

      Tammi and Marvin for the new era......

    • @tycebarnes3232
      @tycebarnes3232 6 років тому +125

      Tyler The Creator and Kali Uchis have great chemistry as well. 😁

    • @justini4100
      @justini4100 6 років тому +27

      Darrel Be Robert Flack and Donnie Hathaway type chemistry

    • @LEMZITV
      @LEMZITV 6 років тому

      You're right, artists with this synergy is rare. You may enjoy this as well though: ua-cam.com/video/uH2fEE9u2Ko/v-deo.html

  • @elvocratons7681
    @elvocratons7681 9 місяців тому +53

    SO IS NOBODY GOING TO TALK ABOUT THAT DRUMMER? OMG HE IS INSANE

  • @midnight_yota
    @midnight_yota 4 роки тому +2154

    The drummer and pianist are straight up bros I swear. The chemistry and good vibes is just pouring our of them I love it.

    • @not-eh-bot
      @not-eh-bot 4 роки тому +43

      fun fact - the drummer also plays for Drake

    • @free2baeiou
      @free2baeiou 4 роки тому +50

      They got their own secret codes wit the headnods & eyebrow raises, lip biting, smiles & whatnot. Pure Vibin'. Dat was up!

    • @brunozurita2012
      @brunozurita2012 4 роки тому +6

      @@not-eh-bot and thats a huge fun fact

    • @ticklemewinky
      @ticklemewinky 3 роки тому +7

      And they’re both balled 🔥🔥

    • @claiiireeed
      @claiiireeed 3 роки тому +39

      its bald man to bald man communication, you wouldnt understand it

  • @ahmadsamir3701
    @ahmadsamir3701 4 роки тому +4323

    I honestly think Daniel Caesar doesn't know how good he is

    • @VovoEster
      @VovoEster 4 роки тому +54

      he doesn't cares about what you think

    • @cansound1356
      @cansound1356 4 роки тому +175

      @@VovoEster hold up, pause

    • @alexisquartey2920
      @alexisquartey2920 3 роки тому +10

      Exactly!!!!!

    • @alexisquartey2920
      @alexisquartey2920 3 роки тому +17

      My comment was for Samir's comment not the one "after Samir's comment". Lets be clear.

    • @sigmasawayama
      @sigmasawayama 3 роки тому +45

      I think he's just humble

  • @kks353
    @kks353 6 років тому +2772

    his voice is like when flowers vibrate in the wind

    • @Sashstashreview
      @Sashstashreview 6 років тому +24

      Beautiful description

    • @TheBoldestStatement
      @TheBoldestStatement 6 років тому +22

      Poetry. 🙌🏾

    • @1127films
      @1127films 6 років тому +6

      👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌

    • @killilu6968
      @killilu6968 6 років тому +5

      Kelsea Suarez that um... don’t make any sense

    • @fkumean6809
      @fkumean6809 6 років тому +5

      Girl my heart fell OUTTA my mouth for this comment love you😘

  • @claudiar4128
    @claudiar4128 Рік тому +1010

    It's 2023, Daniel recently released Never Enough, and I still play this Tiny Desk regularly. He's a genius. His voice is pure art.

  • @RevinKevDrummer
    @RevinKevDrummer 5 років тому +985

    This Band is locked. Don't sleep on bassist she did her thang.

    • @MakaPinti
      @MakaPinti 5 років тому +13

      Kevin Garrett peeped that. She smooth af

    • @dariencharlton4773
      @dariencharlton4773 5 років тому +4

      She smooth. I was expecting more changes wont lie but still solid

    • @speway
      @speway 5 років тому +21

      It's the subtleties of her bass play that supports and hold it together. I peeped it.

    • @feronmeadekunle4602
      @feronmeadekunle4602 5 років тому +1

      She really did! MLK is grinning in his grave

    • @davidwood6089
      @davidwood6089 2 місяці тому

      That acoustic bass is 🔥

  • @heyhiroo
    @heyhiroo 4 роки тому +6449

    "Dad why is my sister's name Rose?"
    "Because your mother loves roses."
    "Good to know - thanks, Dad."
    "No problem Daniel Caesar: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert"

    • @celineosiemo
      @celineosiemo 4 роки тому +33

      💀

    • @kinglm236
      @kinglm236 4 роки тому +31

      u the goat Hhaahahhahahha

    • @karu6111
      @karu6111 4 роки тому +94

      Imagine how many children are made to his songs...

    • @alex0589
      @alex0589 4 роки тому +16

      Snort laughed

    • @barbwired10
      @barbwired10 4 роки тому +2

      Hahaha too funny

  • @Waynimations
    @Waynimations 6 років тому +5813

    You don’t know how long I’ve been waiting for this. NPR never disappoints with bringing the best artists

    • @ArbitraryLifestyle
      @ArbitraryLifestyle 6 років тому +3

      How long?!

    • @gimmegimmeineedineed
      @gimmegimmeineedineed 6 років тому +18

      Except hiatus kaiyote tho...

    • @taylorhong8660
      @taylorhong8660 6 років тому +16

      FYI they post their tiny desks a week prior on their site before they upload it to UA-cam. They dropped Jorja Smith today

    • @woodsonmetayer3128
      @woodsonmetayer3128 6 років тому +8

      Waynimations now they need to bring bino

    • @LH-mn3cc
      @LH-mn3cc 6 років тому

      exaaaactlyyyy!

  • @sopha6519
    @sopha6519 2 роки тому +268

    I love ALL of this, but everything after H.E.R’s arrival is sensational. Gives me goosebumps every time.

  • @PentameronSV
    @PentameronSV 4 роки тому +1270

    *_0:05_**_ - Japanese Denim_* (4:24)
    *_4:39_**_ - Get You_* (10:43)
    *_10:51_**_ - Best Part (feat. H.E.R.)_* (16:04)

  • @AVG336
    @AVG336 4 роки тому +1477

    Daniels chemistry with HER. HERS chemistry with the background singers. Daniel's chemistry with the Background singers. The drummers chemistry with the pianist. The Bass players chemistry with everyone. Everyone had chemistry.

    • @deniseclaridy8299
      @deniseclaridy8299 3 роки тому +21

      I was just thinking the same. In addition to Daniel Caesar. Props to piano player, the drummer, the background singers and guitar player. And HER… all are outstanding.

    • @phantomwolfgames5813
      @phantomwolfgames5813 3 роки тому +8

      we're feelin that synergy thru the screen 🥴

    • @Nisshoku
      @Nisshoku 3 роки тому +7

      Like that synchronized "uh/yeah" at 15:42, so small but so cool

    • @LL2428
      @LL2428 2 роки тому +1

      Pure Gold!!

    • @leonardomiraanda1280
      @leonardomiraanda1280 2 роки тому +1

      You can see that they are havin so much fun playing, right?

  • @HarrisonPls
    @HarrisonPls 6 років тому +2338

    I love this new wave of R&B so much. I'm getting vibes like I used to growing up in the early 80s and 90s. It's so good...

    • @reimourrpower9357
      @reimourrpower9357 5 років тому +69

      True. At 50 I think I've heard everything but these young artists are staking their ground in in Soul today. HER and Daniel Caesar are right in the legacy of Marvin, Chaka, Teena, Omar, Van Hunt, etc.

    • @sabelogule9910
      @sabelogule9910 5 років тому +30

      True that, the soul/R'nB music scene looks exciting again.

    • @labibwajdi3169
      @labibwajdi3169 5 років тому +73

      Frank and Daniel are changing the game. No offense to R&B titans before (Chris Brown, Ne-Yo) but this new generation is wayyy better than 2000s R&B imo.

    • @ashleyeason211
      @ashleyeason211 5 років тому

      Harrison Ave indeed!!!!

    • @soulstarmusiclover1254
      @soulstarmusiclover1254 5 років тому +18

      I don't care what they say rhythm and blues is in our DNA. It will be years from now and it will survive the test of time. R&B is what we are, the natural movement in our body and soul.

  • @LeaFaye
    @LeaFaye 2 роки тому +496

    the vibe between them is immaculate. this is the only tiny desk that brough me chills and emotions. SO on point.

  • @PauloNideck
    @PauloNideck 6 років тому +3685

    Music from heaven

  • @conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154
    @conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154 6 років тому +1836

    FINALLY!!!
    Daniel is the future of RNB/Soul music.
    Now I just need Mac Ayres, Leon Bridges (again) and John Mayer on Tiny Desk

    • @Andrew-on5do
      @Andrew-on5do 6 років тому +39

      Darrel Be John Mayer would be great. But he has 100s of videos of him just playing little solo gigs like this. I want to see the chili peppers do an acoustic set like this.

    • @CABBIE96
      @CABBIE96 6 років тому +13

      i think leon has been on tiny desk already

    • @themessiahsgovernmentofint2169
      @themessiahsgovernmentofint2169 6 років тому +10

      Mayer Hawthorne?

    • @jeroenbossee
      @jeroenbossee 6 років тому +41

      Discovered Mac Ayres like a month ago. Amazing artist. Get him on here!

    • @lukeshen1661
      @lukeshen1661 6 років тому +34

      frank ocean is the present and future of r and b

  • @strawberryicecream1spoon42
    @strawberryicecream1spoon42 5 років тому +673

    The band seemed so happy they were literally smiling the whole time. Imagine getting to work with one of the most talented musician in the whole world and bathing in such beautiful music all the time...

    • @stuntmaster127
      @stuntmaster127 5 років тому +5

      Lenna imagine being able to do this as a career 🥺

    • @rhyme2succeed
      @rhyme2succeed 4 роки тому +5

      That they were enjoying each other so much came through in the music and made this a special performance. I felt it every time they got so sweetly into the pocket that they had to smile at each other.

  • @bigc3052
    @bigc3052 2 роки тому +375

    Seeing his background singers and the people around him physically respond when he amplifies his melodic tone says everything you need to know about his innate ability. Look at 1:12 the lady in green soul left her body.

    • @findjoselyn
      @findjoselyn 7 місяців тому

      Great observation 🌹

  • @justinegonzalez7400
    @justinegonzalez7400 6 років тому +514

    this mans voice is like buttered pasta. so smooth

  • @RashadRayford
    @RashadRayford 6 років тому +247

    14:41 til the end is pure magic.
    DANIEL and H.E.R.'s chemistry is alchemy
    Background singers, Fire.
    Bass Fire.
    Keys ridiculous .
    Drums pocket.

  • @derekreavis780
    @derekreavis780 5 років тому +801

    I like how at 10:35 the drummer and the bassist are making fun of the pianist flair. Gotta love those close friendships.

  • @ajanijamieson6867
    @ajanijamieson6867 2 місяці тому +7

    Can we please give several rounds of applause to these background singers? Masterful. I also love how Daniel came out SWINGING with Japanese Denim!

  • @leonardogriego
    @leonardogriego 5 років тому +503

    That bromance between the drummer and the pianist

    • @Isignedup4this
      @Isignedup4this 5 років тому +9

      Leo Griego the pianist is hilarious. I so wanna hang with him. It’s like in his mind there’s another gathering/concert.

    • @kjimeneza1030
      @kjimeneza1030 5 років тому +11

      12:24 was life

  • @talapanmihaela9611
    @talapanmihaela9611 6 років тому +439

    can we all just acknowledge how insane the instrumentalists are!? that pianist is just.... different.

  • @mulaxo
    @mulaxo 5 років тому +5900

    no one :
    Daniel: *yes*

    • @Kaita05
      @Kaita05 5 років тому +137

      this is a completely underrated comment

    • @nelaazv7478
      @nelaazv7478 5 років тому +7

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @brownsuga4513
      @brownsuga4513 5 років тому +4

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @oddlybased9037
      @oddlybased9037 5 років тому +82

      Lmaoo I’ve never noticed how much he said “yes” until this comment😂😂

    • @lamarnelson1990
      @lamarnelson1990 5 років тому +2

      😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

  • @lokai765
    @lokai765 Рік тому +122

    8:30 i was off 2 tabs of lsd when my friend introduced me to tiny desk, started with mac miller and worked our way through the list. When i heard Daniel hit this note with his "oooh" it literally sent a shockwave through my body and i started crying. absolute perfection on the vocals from this guy.

    • @CheeksOfButt
      @CheeksOfButt Рік тому +12

      Psychedelics and Tiny Desks are such an amazing pair

    • @lokai765
      @lokai765 Рік тому +5

      @@CheeksOfButt it literally feels like you are in the room with them

    • @Bih1stOfAll
      @Bih1stOfAll Рік тому +15

      Ya'll crazy asl

    • @OutTheWay_Zay
      @OutTheWay_Zay Рік тому +1

      My guy!

    • @charesu8
      @charesu8 Рік тому

      started off with the best!

  • @georgedaglish4711
    @georgedaglish4711 6 років тому +316

    0:00 Japanese Denim
    4:41 Get You
    11:04 Best part

    • @90LiLKing
      @90LiLKing 6 років тому +24

      George Daglish nah watch the whole thing

    • @MyMajorGamer1
      @MyMajorGamer1 6 років тому

      Eric Brice 😭

    • @noplanBe
      @noplanBe 6 років тому

      the best partS

  • @mad3byj
    @mad3byj 6 років тому +378

    0:00 - Japanese Denim
    4:44 - Get You
    10:52 - Best Part

  • @lintlemalefane1288
    @lintlemalefane1288 5 років тому +856

    "Japanese Denim"
    00:20
    "Get You"
    05:00
    "Best Part (feat. H.E.R.)" 11:05

    • @chrisfarris6909
      @chrisfarris6909 5 років тому +44

      "Get You" 04:39 Really starts when that funky bass line starts

    • @aprilborninnovember
      @aprilborninnovember 5 років тому +5

      BLESS YOU

    • @freeltamon7208
      @freeltamon7208 5 років тому +4

      Thanks buddy

    • @terhanhoward7423
      @terhanhoward7423 5 років тому

      Lintle Malefane god bless you man!!! I’ve been looking for that song omg

    • @speway
      @speway 5 років тому

      The gift that keeps on giving. UA-cam community service. Thanks!

  • @Deaira96
    @Deaira96 9 місяців тому +21

    2024 and I’m still listening, love this tiny desk concert❤️

  • @jgsouza12
    @jgsouza12 6 років тому +363

    Watching people who are happy while playing is so satisfying.

    • @brandonallen5008
      @brandonallen5008 6 років тому +11

      João Guilherme Yeah the joy of the drummer and piano player is contagious!

    • @shantemoore6265
      @shantemoore6265 6 років тому

      Genuine artists

  • @shelshock1874
    @shelshock1874 5 років тому +930

    This band has the most chemistry.

    • @charx9149
      @charx9149 5 років тому +1

      U must be tone death & blind ma'am. 🙄

    • @jerricklewis6093
      @jerricklewis6093 5 років тому +10

      I'm with you,there chemistry is unreal!

    • @dexterdajuice6913
      @dexterdajuice6913 4 роки тому +3

      They do but listen to Erykah Badu’s band. Thats real chemistry and versatility

    • @Simone_iAm
      @Simone_iAm 4 роки тому

      shel shock yes! I was thinking it’s nice to see band mates that love what they do and who they work for. Performances show different when that’s the case. I loved his team.

    • @hadiffnazhan862
      @hadiffnazhan862 4 роки тому +1

      What about jacob collier?

  • @Danny_Lion
    @Danny_Lion 6 років тому +313

    Look at the smile they all have when they’re playing. They know they’re creating something special. So gooood!

  • @RealSpacial
    @RealSpacial Рік тому +33

    4 years later at 2:00 is still the most majestical ending i've ever heard. jawn got me feeling like im floating

  • @jyruscreed
    @jyruscreed 6 років тому +519

    12:52 "Ain't no way i'm the only one hearin how good this joint sound right now"

    • @elmimotuyo
      @elmimotuyo 6 років тому +5

      yoooo, lmfaoooooo

    • @smoothie6101
      @smoothie6101 6 років тому +10

      bro is having the time of his life

    • @ariswrld7
      @ariswrld7 6 років тому +2

      Jyrus Creed BIIIIIIHHHHH VIBIN HARD

    • @axemexa1
      @axemexa1 6 років тому

      hahahahaha

  • @liamgzz
    @liamgzz 5 років тому +725

    This still gives me goosebumps. I love you Daniel Caesar salad

  • @skinnyrigid
    @skinnyrigid 4 роки тому +1196

    Japanese Denim is an underrated track forreal, it has got clever song writing on it imo. This whole tiny desk performance is dope af, shoutout to Daniel for being an amazing artist 💯

    • @_aleycia_
      @_aleycia_ 4 роки тому +21

      It’s my favorite song of his😌

    • @claudetellis1677
      @claudetellis1677 4 роки тому +5

      True indeed

    • @in2itivelady
      @in2itivelady 3 роки тому +5

      It’s such a good song I wish he’d re-record it mixed like this version. It’s soooo different on the album version

    • @tryagaintmrw
      @tryagaintmrw 3 роки тому +5

      Its his most popular song

  • @asandakutwana7751
    @asandakutwana7751 Рік тому +15

    The genuinity in his voice is so heavenly, so is the back up singers. Thank you NPR

  • @JacobMcCaslin
    @JacobMcCaslin 5 років тому +1361

    How many "yeses" do you need?
    Daniel Caesar: yes

    • @speway
      @speway 5 років тому +16

      Depends on how many times you feel it.

    • @kazuhitoshi9701
      @kazuhitoshi9701 5 років тому +6

      **yes**

  • @jay-el-bee
    @jay-el-bee 3 роки тому +1453

    I especially appreciate where he's "set up." He's not in front of, rather with. Might seem a silly observation, but I dig it.

    • @chrishairston8867
      @chrishairston8867 3 роки тому +91

      Me too! Something kind of humble and unassuming about it. Cool observation.

    • @colourfulsouls
      @colourfulsouls 3 роки тому +14

      Your pfp’s color matches perfectly with her’s jacket, as I was scrolling down your comment & flower pfp was right underneath a closeup of her with the same colored jacket

    • @hllomydarling
      @hllomydarling 2 роки тому +2

      Yep.

    • @OriginalPurposeDogs
      @OriginalPurposeDogs 2 роки тому +3

      Seems like that’s his personality

    • @bryson0206
      @bryson0206 2 роки тому +2

      that's cool if that's ur opinion :D

  • @SpiritSoPoetic
    @SpiritSoPoetic 6 років тому +439

    There’s nothing better than a background that’s just as good as the lead

    • @professorXcross
      @professorXcross 6 років тому +7

      I think there's nothing better than a lead being as good as the background singers. Background singers are usually up to par or better from what I've picked up. I bet you there's always that one background singer lookin' at the crowd the same way the black kid looks at the grape drank. lol

  • @cadenpuempel3290
    @cadenpuempel3290 2 роки тому +95

    Easily one of the most talented bands I’ve ever heard in my life. They know what real music is about and literally embody it in their performance. Amazing chemistry and sound…. I can only imagine what it was like to be there!

  • @ennvee1989
    @ennvee1989 6 років тому +1239

    cannot believe my ears. it sounds prerecorded. just beautiful and perfect. amazing harmonies.chills

    • @brandonjbrown67
      @brandonjbrown67 6 років тому +5

      There's a reason why their famous artist man, their talented.

    • @ennvee1989
      @ennvee1989 6 років тому

      @@brandonjbrown67 pure talent!

    • @BigPappaAaron
      @BigPappaAaron 6 років тому +1

      it is a perfect arrangement

    • @nigelpassage2
      @nigelpassage2 6 років тому +15

      Brandon Brown I Wish your statement was true. the talent nowadays is NOT famous. Rather the opposite

    • @stvltiloqvent
      @stvltiloqvent 6 років тому

      @@nigelpassage2 right? Most artists who get invited onto TDC aren't the mega stars either. True talent are few and far in between among the truly famous...

  • @sethcarstens3669
    @sethcarstens3669 6 років тому +451

    0:05 Japanese Denim
    4:45 Get You
    11:00 Best Part (featuring H.E.R.)

    • @Person12216
      @Person12216 6 років тому +1

      Thanks for the time stamps

  • @soultrustrecords9961
    @soultrustrecords9961 6 років тому +290

    I love the way he looks at H.E.R. when they sing together

    • @neat1757
      @neat1757 5 років тому +4

      Clearly he's smitten! Lol. I look at them both the way he looks at HER's voice.

  • @hostkevincq
    @hostkevincq 8 місяців тому +108

    teach all ya children that this how real music feels like

  • @friendsonlyforever
    @friendsonlyforever 6 років тому +183

    These background singers give me a 90's vibe with their sound. I love it.

  • @f1helpdesk-courtney563
    @f1helpdesk-courtney563 6 років тому +453

    Those dislikes are from people who wanted the second verse to Japanese Denim. That's all. They just didn't know how to react. It's fine, we'll ignore it :)

  • @Chunkz
    @Chunkz 6 років тому +4321

    H.E.R's run at 14:40 was outrageous.

    • @ZaneMeki
      @ZaneMeki 6 років тому +158

      What are you doing here chunkz?

    • @xav198
      @xav198 5 років тому +92

      Chunkz who else didn't know chunks listened to rnb

    • @hassankairi
      @hassankairi 5 років тому +44

      didn't know u listened to rnb tf

    • @trinityokoe-brown1108
      @trinityokoe-brown1108 5 років тому +17

      Hi chunks

    • @amaiavision431
      @amaiavision431 5 років тому +33

      & 15:07 - 15:13

  • @Jdkieddj
    @Jdkieddj 2 роки тому +26

    I can't believe I'm just now discovering Daniel Caesar. I feel incredibly lucky.

  • @adidjohan
    @adidjohan 6 років тому +427

    i mean Daniel Caesar is hands down so good, but the band, and backing vocals, and the mixing... amazing!

    • @whiskeybrown262
      @whiskeybrown262 6 років тому

      Big Ups to the Band. Only the best musicians on Npr

  • @SaintsYoungShaq
    @SaintsYoungShaq 6 років тому +551

    The Drummer and Pianist are making me laugh. It's beautiful to see the passion in all of these artists.

  • @DanielleElizabethStevens
    @DanielleElizabethStevens 6 років тому +392

    THE BACKGROUND SINGERS ARE AMAZING!!!

  • @EvanPavon212
    @EvanPavon212 2 роки тому +50

    I got to see Daniel Caesar live with my girlfriend and it is still, this day, one of the best experiences ever. His voice is just 👌👌👌

  • @naeeanvideos
    @naeeanvideos 6 років тому +280

    H.E.R. needs her own segment soon NPR. Give the people what they want.

  • @lisataylor292
    @lisataylor292 6 років тому +67

    The background vocalists are giving me LIFE!

  • @Thomas_98
    @Thomas_98 6 років тому +210

    This pianist is so creative. Really good job

  • @claydepositar1456
    @claydepositar1456 Рік тому +42

    The energy of the drummer and pianist are goals

    • @justinhumanttv
      @justinhumanttv Рік тому

      their synergy is so entertaining to tune into at times haha

    • @jonpetter8921
      @jonpetter8921 Рік тому

      The bassist is low key but she is The Girl.

  • @muzikman1793
    @muzikman1793 4 роки тому +834

    It sounds like a fresh cup of coffee on a crisp fall morning when he sings.

  • @davidstoneback6159
    @davidstoneback6159 6 років тому +1573

    Freudian is one of my favorite albums of the decade. There, I said it.

    • @chrissywalton6192
      @chrissywalton6192 6 років тому +5

      I’m right behind you man!

    • @aquaticlibrary
      @aquaticlibrary 6 років тому +25

      David Stoneback instant classic and ridiculously underrated.

    • @tukana
      @tukana 6 років тому +17

      Definitely an instant classic. To me it has that late 90s early 2000s RnB vibe but also sounds modern at the same time.

    • @miguelsampaiopeliteiro1634
      @miguelsampaiopeliteiro1634 6 років тому

      YES

    • @souldy09
      @souldy09 6 років тому +10

      YESSSS. SAY IT LOUDER SO THE NEXT DECADE CAN HEAR YOU TOO!

  • @Mrcleoallen
    @Mrcleoallen 6 років тому +847

    Why does the live NPR always sound better than original song........ I Love It

    • @raoulbrown7457
      @raoulbrown7457 6 років тому +43

      Real instruments and real voices will always be the best.

    • @DanielT4022
      @DanielT4022 6 років тому +22

      Because its raw and unaltered.

    • @benrothschild6074
      @benrothschild6074 6 років тому +15

      the live interplay between the musicians, the intimate atmosphere, the talent playing outside their comfort zones to fantastic effect

    • @qthe13th9
      @qthe13th9 6 років тому +5

      Vibrations and rhythms made directly through humans. Your body/brain will resonate with it better than synthetic rhythm made by machines.

    • @4508f
      @4508f 6 років тому +1

      Exactly!! All from instruments and healing to the physical and etheric body.

  • @guuurl_.3700
    @guuurl_.3700 7 місяців тому +13

    The fact that we get Daniel and HER is insane😮❤

  • @lilmisslyons
    @lilmisslyons 6 років тому +113

    the drummer just looks so happy to be there

  • @ebberz813
    @ebberz813 6 років тому +113

    You really don't appreciate an artist's vocal and musical ability until you hear it on Tiny Desk. Lol. I liked his music before but now I'm like "Damn, Daniel!" He's so perfect. They are all so perfect!😖

  • @TjJackson2012
    @TjJackson2012 6 років тому +209

    12:53.... The Drummer is an ENTIRE MOOD! I'm here for it! That's when you knew he enjoyed the moment!

    • @NoahDavidFrancis
      @NoahDavidFrancis 5 років тому +5

      He and the bass player are having a staring contest he’s just waiting on “if you love me won’t you say something” so he can say something lol

  • @H4GS
    @H4GS Рік тому +6

    The fact they haven’t made a “Best of NPR Tiny Desk” album is CRIMINAL. I know the Mac performance was just released on vinyl (which I got) but I think EVERYONE agrees that whoever the sound engineer is for NPR is just the absolute best ever. Of course the band members on each performance are amazing as well but whoever is in control of the sound should be nominated for a grammy, not joking in the slightest.

  • @heroesp100
    @heroesp100 6 років тому +685

    The chemistry between the entire band is incredible. Possibly the best Tiny Desk Concert to date. I've watched it 3 times in a row now lol

    • @SkateboardGee
      @SkateboardGee 6 років тому +1

      Hero same

    • @jayhernandez9395
      @jayhernandez9395 6 років тому +10

      Between this, Anderson Paak, and Jorja Smith, I can’t tell which one I like best.

    • @purrrpl4711
      @purrrpl4711 6 років тому

      Oof big same. it caught me the second I opened it.

    • @boscelticgirl
      @boscelticgirl 6 років тому +3

      I Felt the same way and then They dropped the TDC with dvsn !! Both so dope!

    • @aZnPriDe707
      @aZnPriDe707 6 років тому +1

      I watch it every day :D

  • @alexlonnquist
    @alexlonnquist 5 років тому +18491

    Could you imagine if they got Frank Ocean to do a Tiny Desk?? I would drop dead

    • @ryanchain9746
      @ryanchain9746 5 років тому +584

      That's but a dream

    • @simonstenning589
      @simonstenning589 5 років тому +562

      My heart would stop after seeing the notification and I wouldn't even live to watch the video

    • @annaf.6915
      @annaf.6915 5 років тому +384

      Sooo... when do start a petition? I need me some Frank Ocean here

    • @ALLIDOISNGUYEN
      @ALLIDOISNGUYEN 5 років тому +322

      Imagine if we could get Frank Ocean to announce a tour and not cancel the dates. That'd be a dream.

    • @TacoCrisma
      @TacoCrisma 5 років тому +66

      Gives me goosebumps just thinking about it.

  • @nushious
    @nushious 3 роки тому +1695

    I cannot stop smiling so wide at how the bassist and the drummer make the same hand gesture at 10:34 to highlight that tasty chord movement played by the pianist 😄 they're all so bloody in tune with each other, it's an HONOUR to see them perform. This is what a band should be!

    • @JAC4322
      @JAC4322 2 роки тому +13

      So dope!

    • @LeaFaye
      @LeaFaye 2 роки тому +15

      my thoughts exactly hahah i loved it. and u can see the vibes and smiles between them throughout. just immaculate

    • @jeperkin90
      @jeperkin90 2 роки тому +6

      I can’t unsee it and I love it

    • @Brudda_Bear
      @Brudda_Bear 2 роки тому +2

      amazing

    • @jlarke1
      @jlarke1 Рік тому +2

      Good eyes

  • @xapas
    @xapas 9 місяців тому +2

    The chemistry between the pianist and the drummer is unmatched. They are enjoying themselves so much and they keep cracking up from time to time, you see Daniel noticing it too and he cracks up the too. Also the back-up singers are so good together. This is how it should be. No fancy computer stuff. Just all talent and everyone is enjoying themselves while making music

  • @NIGHTMAREDEATH101
    @NIGHTMAREDEATH101 5 років тому +186

    Love how hes just chilling in the back, shows its a whole group not just everything focused on daniel

  • @Kahanaa
    @Kahanaa 6 років тому +2126

    Background singers did not come to play!!!! Fiyah 🔥🔥🔥

    • @treehuggerjohn
      @treehuggerjohn 6 років тому +22

      seriously though, they are playing NO GAMES

    • @shade_worldwide5856
      @shade_worldwide5856 6 років тому +16

      kinday7 They are flames!!! Here to snatch wigs and shook edges 😂😂😂

    • @poetonwatch
      @poetonwatch 6 років тому +2

      lolol Stop! But they can sang! Don't hate.

    • @breshaepittman9542
      @breshaepittman9542 5 років тому +9

      Yassss! They all sound amazing, but home girl on the right is killing it! Her voice reminds me birds chirping on the first day of summer. Beautiful!

    • @antuny9269
      @antuny9269 5 років тому +2

      Poet On Watch -- they’re calling the singers good, that’s what 🔥 means

  • @The22Fret
    @The22Fret 6 років тому +226

    "You're the sunshine of my life" *rubs belly*

    • @susandowney8473
      @susandowney8473 6 років тому

      Yes we are still looking at a house in up to the left to go to the rrgvbg
      That's thgrghrgru fhytutyy no utylio itigucn
      Gfhufhfurhg in g got

  • @kra_
    @kra_ 8 днів тому +16

    2 hours into 2025 and still here.

  • @iloveyoufor10000years
    @iloveyoufor10000years 6 років тому +1073

    I finally saw him live last night! He’s such a humble person, everytime the crowd screams for him he smiles shyly. There’s no trace of arrogance in him. As expected, he sounds like the recording - even better! The band he was with was also very good, especially the man on the keyboard he laughs everytime the crowd screams. Amazing artists and performers. Even if the whole crowd was screaming, the vibe of the show was just super calm and grounded. He’s such a star, but he doesn’t act like one. I’m truly blessed to have been there 💐

    • @aliasanew3398
      @aliasanew3398 6 років тому +1

      im so kelly. bless..

    • @yungquan7922
      @yungquan7922 6 років тому +1

      maria exactly

    • @keziacalesta4113
      @keziacalesta4113 6 років тому +14

      I agree! Watched him perform live in Jakarta, Indonesia and it was AMAZING. When he sang "Blessed", it was unforgettable - the "I'm coming back home" part almost felt like... a worship session. Everyone was singing on to every word, nodding with closed eyes, hands up in the air. And of course, his voice is exceptional!

    • @iloveyoufor10000years
      @iloveyoufor10000years 6 років тому +5

      Kezia Calesta i know and same with the freudian choir part? That was the intro to his show when he came to my city and honestly? Experiencing it live was so unreal? Like my soul felt that

    • @deinielCOBOS
      @deinielCOBOS 6 років тому

      gracias :)

  • @nightowl1596
    @nightowl1596 6 років тому +204

    NPR is on fire, right after Tom Misch you brought Caesar

    • @djbarbee2011
      @djbarbee2011 6 років тому

      Night Owl rightttttt

    • @St.MatthewsChurchDelair
      @St.MatthewsChurchDelair 8 місяців тому

      Tom Misch tiny desk if LIFEEEEE!!!!!! Legit started my love affair with Tiny Desk it was love at first click!!

  • @sicelotimz5601
    @sicelotimz5601 6 років тому +351

    New generation of RnB H.E.R and Daniel.. they are really amazing

  • @iopcanada16
    @iopcanada16 2 роки тому +6

    That Best Part Performance Is an absolute masterpiece by the band, Daniel and H.E.R. UNREAL

  • @cowboymike5100
    @cowboymike5100 6 років тому +210

    These little performances are better than some award shows

    • @Mayorofsexytown1303
      @Mayorofsexytown1303 6 років тому +2

      Agree, I would say better than just about all award shows

    • @MoreChickenTacoz
      @MoreChickenTacoz 6 років тому +2

      Better than Most*** there I fixed it for you

    • @bun223
      @bun223 8 місяців тому

      Definitely! I love the chill vibes, too 😍

  • @illianna.s5204
    @illianna.s5204 5 років тому +602

    I'd have to say that the part from 0:00 to 16:33 is my favorite...

    • @enodolomwanyiwalter5920
      @enodolomwanyiwalter5920 5 років тому +22

      u mean ur best part

    • @illianna.s5204
      @illianna.s5204 5 років тому +3

      @@enodolomwanyiwalter5920 are you not understanding what I said? im saying that the whole video was my favorite

    • @jai1524
      @jai1524 4 роки тому +10

      @@illianna.s5204 i think they did a pun

    • @siwar1395
      @siwar1395 4 роки тому +1

      Me too 🤣

    • @irandis
      @irandis 4 роки тому +1

      @@illianna.s5204 @Enodolomwanyi was trying to play with the words and use "best part" to refer to Daniel and H.E.R.'s song

  • @davidleiva940
    @davidleiva940 6 років тому +170

    12:52 the face you make when you know the gig you're playing in is being awesome.

  • @bun223
    @bun223 9 місяців тому +5

    Hearing that live was pure Heaven 😭

  • @CONSCI
    @CONSCI 4 роки тому +2983

    Such a beautiful voice! We don't deserve you!

    • @jesminkhatun8816
      @jesminkhatun8816 4 роки тому +35

      Anyone give props to that Bass player on these tracks? She was playing exactly the right notes, at exactly the right time, with exactly the right runs. Pure gold. Pino Palladino would have been proud lady. Bless

    • @jhonathanalmeida6376
      @jhonathanalmeida6376 4 роки тому +4

      bad songs hehe

    • @fwwwwwwwww
      @fwwwwwwwww 4 роки тому +9

      @@jesminkhatun8816 well that’s her job

    • @theLoAndy
      @theLoAndy 4 роки тому +13

      Fr I listen to this everyday before work

    • @nana_pegu
      @nana_pegu 4 роки тому +12

      You don't, we do!!

  • @Carlos-bm4tl
    @Carlos-bm4tl 5 років тому +3952

    I would love to see a DJ Khalid tiny desk concert where he plays his greatest hits and just sits there and shouts his ad-libs.

    • @wristbreak
      @wristbreak 5 років тому +123

      This killed me. LOOOOOL

    • @maulanahabibullah4845
      @maulanahabibullah4845 5 років тому +112

      *ANOTHER ONE*

    • @reedab7
      @reedab7 5 років тому +11

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @drewrodrigues
      @drewrodrigues 5 років тому +46

      “Dj Khalid! Anotha one!” Lmfao

    • @Divalish.
      @Divalish. 5 років тому +28

      Negative.. Khalid is Babbage!! This is REAL MUSIC, sung & soulful... Not that "we da best" crap. ✊✊✌✌✌

  • @christopheralex5570
    @christopheralex5570 6 років тому +183

    Loving the dynamic between the drummer and the pianist. Band goals.

  • @OkWAHTEVER
    @OkWAHTEVER 7 місяців тому +10

    This is a jazz vibe I can’t let go of.

  • @omarjohnson1027
    @omarjohnson1027 4 роки тому +633

    Anyone give props to that Bass player on these tracks? She was playing exactly the right notes, at exactly the right time, with exactly the right runs. Pure gold. Pino Palladino would have been proud lady. Bless

    • @qcengr
      @qcengr 4 роки тому +10

      That's Saya Gray :)

    • @producedbyisaac1684
      @producedbyisaac1684 4 роки тому +16

      You can't hear it most off the time tho and it was quite simple basslines

    • @slep5039
      @slep5039 4 роки тому +4

      I was looking for this comment :)

    • @arnoldgraham5533
      @arnoldgraham5533 4 роки тому +1

      pretty neat acoustic typed bass she plays, very very clean and exact

    • @darsh7911
      @darsh7911 3 роки тому +5

      yeah that’s kind of the point

  • @tiffanysullivan2892
    @tiffanysullivan2892 6 років тому +156

    I saw Daniel Caesar under a muddy ass tent at bonnaroo and it was will easily my favorite show. He signed merch on stage and performed with an authenticity I haven't seen in a long time. I cried. Please don't ever change, Mr. Caesar. 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

    • @xavierbourassa3779
      @xavierbourassa3779 6 років тому

      i cried firs. There, I said it.

    • @brittanysullivan6507
      @brittanysullivan6507 6 років тому

      Saw him at Boston Calling and I was moved to tears as well! Us Sullivans get it :)

  • @jaimeweaver2345
    @jaimeweaver2345 6 років тому +159

    The ways he sings that part 15:12 😩
    Then somebody says “ooo”
    Then he smile cause he know he killed that shit 👏🏾😩