Am I the only one who thinks npr tiny desk should make a compilation vinyl album from some of the best performances? The sound on some of these are amazing!
So many great ones. And there is something about that room or recording-it’s got a great sound. Lyle Lovett, the Hold Steady, Mac Miller - prime exhibits. Thumdercat’s bass on Mac’s is crazy good.
I dont think its mixed live but that is perfectness in recording a full set live band! drums are on point (that snare tho... amazin) everything has its place in the mix and is soo clear. Thanks guys and gals! Made my day!!
Haha! Contrary to popular belief, Steve Kerr is not my dad. Thanks for all the comments and support. Some whiskers are beginning to show and I've bought a hat! Yours, The beardless drummer x @mr2sticks
Alex Clare is such an underrated singer. I think that electronic sound on their studio records turned into a boundary for his amazing voice, not too many took him seriously because of it. This acoustic, intimate sound fits waaaaay better with his voice and style.
I would like to hear too close done in this style would be so much better but wouldn't have been the hit at the time dub step sound was popular for 1 second it is a shame because other then that too close was a really good song great lyrics.
he is amazing, i saw him live in Manchester UK, years back.. I made him laugh with a cheesy shout out. :D he seems like such nice down to earth guy too, i wish he would come back to perform in Manchester again!!
He still crushes it every time with Too Close on his concerts! He tends to play it with only his acoustic guitar and its is MIND BLOWING how good his voice is live!
Like a caterpillar becomes a butterfly or a Lion develops its mighty roar this drummer will soon acquire his majestic beard....he is 2 gigs away from completion 😁👍
When the temperature drops below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, the group huddles around the drummer😄..."Sound amazing, aspirational, I like to sing along." Thankyou!
I know everyone is commenting about the beards/hats, but Alex and the man in the light blue shirt (Zalman Yanover, I believe) are Orthodox Jewish. As for the other men, I assume they are just hipsters.
they all r. the reason his record company (universal) left him is as he missed too many oppurtunities due to jewish holidays. the finale straw came when he turned down a bbc1 lounge oppurtuninty as it was on the second day of the jewish festivle of Sukkot. they are not allowed on any electronics and not allwoed to do any work on jewish holidays.
Never heard of this guy and was totally blown away by these songs. Absolutely awesome. Went and looked up his previous albums and I can't even pretend to mask my dismay at the overproduced dance crap that he put out previously. My heart was totally shocked and shattered. The new album sounded somewhat closer to this, but still too much electronica for what can sound like what is presented here, perfect bluesy r&b with an awesome singer and a band that sounds great. Such a disappointment to not find more of it in his past tho.
Totally agree. His voice fits much better with this format rather than overproduced dance/D&B style on his studio records. This is a better approach to his talent.
One of the most underrated musicians of our generation
Am I the only one who thinks npr tiny desk should make a compilation vinyl album from some of the best performances? The sound on some of these are amazing!
How would you chooose?!?!?!?!
So many great ones. And there is something about that room or recording-it’s got a great sound. Lyle Lovett, the Hold Steady, Mac Miller - prime exhibits. Thumdercat’s bass on Mac’s is crazy good.
Give a thumbs up to the sound engineers at NPR who always do such a great job of live mixing. The guys and girls behind the scenes!
Lukelegs indeed!
I dont think its mixed live but that is perfectness in recording a full set live band! drums are on point (that snare tho... amazin) everything has its place in the mix and is soo clear. Thanks guys and gals! Made my day!!
I wonder evry time again about the quality , hifi under not the best circumstances !! Brilliant , Josh = thé best 🥇🎯🎼🎛️👍🤘🤞🍀☮️
Haha! Contrary to popular belief, Steve Kerr is not my dad. Thanks for all the comments and support. Some whiskers are beginning to show and I've bought a hat!
Yours,
The beardless drummer x
@mr2sticks
So you are the beardless drummer in this video?
Haha love this!!
Alex Clare is such an underrated singer. I think that electronic sound on their studio records turned into a boundary for his amazing voice, not too many took him seriously because of it. This acoustic, intimate sound fits waaaaay better with his voice and style.
I would like to hear too close done in this style would be so much better but wouldn't have been the hit at the time dub step sound was popular for 1 second it is a shame because other then that too close was a really good song great lyrics.
I still listen to his first album. Every song on that is a hit.
TheLentastic Same here!
TheLentastic totally agree
he should've played Whispering on this concert
he is amazing, i saw him live in Manchester UK, years back.. I made him laugh with a cheesy shout out. :D he seems like such nice down to earth guy too, i wish he would come back to perform in Manchester again!!
Come to Jerusalem
Love his annunciation and tempo. Tight band. Compelling listening. Soul baby.
3 hearts beating under my roof, brilliant! Such a clever find!
Tiny Desk, Large Tzitzit! Great stuff!
you can see his peyot behind his ears
Wow the sounds quality is amazing on this one
Classic in the making. Refreshing to hear good music. Thank you band
Love the soulful more stripped back raw sound. Alex voice rocks and congrats in all the success both with family and your great career! #inspired!
This voice makes me feel so happy 🙌🏽😍
Let’s take a moment to acknowledge how beautiful that bass issssss, myyyyy goshhhhhhh
His voice is truly awe-inspiring
Yes!!! Alex Clare on Tiny Desk... Finally! Love his voice.
The tone out of that strat is killer!
That first song blew my teeny little mind. That groove is perfect
Blue eyed soul
Doesn't need a mic any vloser than 3 feet.
The man is a neverending powerhouse.
Long waited from me I must say. I love Alex
I love Alex Clare’s voice.❤️
I’ve rekindled my love for Alex haven’t really listened to him since his song too close but holy crap I’m so happy I came back to him so good
This is a tiny desk you'd think was already performed, but it doesn't matter, because it's here now! Thanks NPR!
I always wondered where he went after he released 'Too Close', great singer
Victor Williams he has so many more great songs. Too close is one of many.
Where’s the drummer’s beard?
Maybe it's because he has all the hair on top of his head so he doesn't need to compensate.
I'm offended, I'm calling the FBI
thrillscience I was thinking the same thing lol
Lost it at the war.
He's just continuing the Frank Beard tradition
Change of plan 'open my eyes' is also beautiful - brilliant
"Alex Clare's band, searching for a drummer, hat and beard highly recommended"
sail5820 LMAO
😂🤣
Ha ha
Thanks for this NPR, Alex is one of my favorites
So underrated! I love him a lot!
Loved this performance! Really talented group from top to bottom. :)
Love that soulful voice with that Blues feel. NICE!
never heard of him until now, and I'm glad I clicked on it!
He got soul. I love the uniqueness of his voice
He is amazinggg
Damn, some solid performance. Great songs from start to finish!
Phenomenal.
This is brilliant and long overdue!
I love the tone they play
This is so so so good.
i love every bit of this. New loyal fan
I'm sure he's over singing "Too Close", but the power is what makes him great.
He still crushes it every time with Too Close on his concerts! He tends to play it with only his acoustic guitar and its is MIND BLOWING how good his voice is live!
Gorgeous!
Beard Power! Sounds like some good ole soul and Folk music...Bad man ! Jam out !
Glad to see him back in the fold!!! :D Welcome back Clare... good artist choice NPR!
Excellent! Very good.
Awesome!!! A nice discovery!
Excellent Soul Band!!!...
Damn that 11:43 moment in Caroline!!
dang did not know that steve kerr was such a good drummer
HA!!! That's exactly what I thought when I first saw him.
this comment is amazing.
Warriors in 5
I love you NPR....
Aww I love him so much
That voice man... that voice....
these guys are good!!
Diggin this groove
New fan, love this, great voice
Los adoro, desde Honduras.
oh damn dude you gave a talk at my school in South Africa a few years back, so cool to see you on one of my favorite youtube channels!
Powerful. Caroline is the jam!!
This is great! What a vibe!
great sound...and you would all look fabulous in kilts ;)
CAROLIIHIIIINEEEEE!!!! Yessss dude, that powervoice..
At 3:01 the guitarist felt that riff the bass player pulled off. Fuck I love music.
His voice😩😩
Like a caterpillar becomes a butterfly or a Lion develops its mighty roar this drummer will soon acquire his majestic beard....he is 2 gigs away from completion 😁👍
Pretty sure I read every comment here just to see which ones were making jokes about the lack of beard on the drummer
Love his voice!!! Reminds me a little bit of Damien Boggs!
powerful vocalist!
Love it
So much love for his music!!!
Wow! Not just amazing beards. Just beautiful ❤️ music
When the temperature drops below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, the group huddles around the drummer😄..."Sound amazing, aspirational, I like to sing along." Thankyou!
Great set, great ending.
Great sound!
The Blues!!!
I LUV GOOD MUZIK!!!
love love love
Caroline is beautiful - he is a great singer - fantastic
coooool!
Mon morceau préféré : Caroline..................magnifique voix
OHHHHHHH WOOWWWWWW!!!!!!! wow
There is one that doesn't belong.
The bassist is incredible
I will always be here for Caroline.
Respect
I know everyone is commenting about the beards/hats, but Alex and the man in the light blue shirt (Zalman Yanover, I believe) are Orthodox Jewish. As for the other men, I assume they are just hipsters.
they all r. the reason his record company (universal) left him is as he missed too many oppurtunities due to jewish holidays. the finale straw came when he turned down a bbc1 lounge oppurtuninty as it was on the second day of the jewish festivle of Sukkot. they are not allowed on any electronics and not allwoed to do any work on jewish holidays.
was waiting for the guy in blue to crack into backup vocals or something but no. He really is just there for the shaker.
If you think it's an easy job, try it.
We all had that mate in high school we promised we'd take with us if we made it...
he did do a bit at some points
lmao, killed me with this one
He does sing back up.
Whoa!! Amazing. There has to be an Alex Clare Tracy Chapman collaboration. Make it happen at the desk.
love love L O V E.... ALEX CLARE!!!!
Beard crew in the house
drum guy letting the side down
This is pretty good.
New fan. Yassssss! #BeardGang...
open your eyes!!!!
tfw the mcnuggets arrive 11:42
AlphaDojo xD
just fucking loled so hard
Caroline!
This version of Caroline is ridiculously good.
Funny how I always loved Glen Hansard's music and then BOOM This other beared redhair like guy comes to my favourites
soulfully rock-ing CAROLINE
Never heard of this guy and was totally blown away by these songs. Absolutely awesome. Went and looked up his previous albums and I can't even pretend to mask my dismay at the overproduced dance crap that he put out previously. My heart was totally shocked and shattered. The new album sounded somewhat closer to this, but still too much electronica for what can sound like what is presented here, perfect bluesy r&b with an awesome singer and a band that sounds great. Such a disappointment to not find more of it in his past tho.
Totally agree. His voice fits much better with this format rather than overproduced dance/D&B style on his studio records. This is a better approach to his talent.
He just put out a acoustic album that may be one of the greatest of all time
💝
Who's the background dancer with the shaker?
rubber chicken the beard got him in the band.
He's not even listed as a musician Alex Clare (vocals), Jordan Peters (guitarist), Christopher Hargreaves (bass), Chris Prendergast (drums) HAHAHAHAHA
Ted> and that's precisely why I asked ;)
Zalmy, the best Talmud partner ever.
Zalman yanover a brilliant musician and music writer