Rex Orange County: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  8 місяців тому +45

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  • @franciscells5559
    @franciscells5559 4 роки тому +4227

    quarantine & tiny desk concerts

  • @zjonah_
    @zjonah_ 4 роки тому +6598

    Rex sounds exactly like his tracks, what a gem

    • @theOstenHugo
      @theOstenHugo 4 роки тому +42

      zJonah his speaking voice is puzzling and i wish i NEVER HEARD IT he should never NOT sing things bc speaking just made me go 😲😮😧😦😯🤭😳🤯🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫

    • @livviemercado2496
      @livviemercado2496 4 роки тому +9

      ikr, organic audio :)

    • @daraotl5187
      @daraotl5187 4 роки тому +48

      I repsect his voice so much more after this. It's so good and smooth live. Christ it's amazing

    • @adailing7868
      @adailing7868 4 роки тому +34

      not at all... sang all of the songs different than they are on the track... youre delusional

    • @lazylasagna5596
      @lazylasagna5596 4 роки тому +81

      @@adailing7868 man I think the guy meant he sounds as good as his tracks. Not the same sounding.

  • @thecooke147
    @thecooke147 4 роки тому +12296

    they look like they dressed up for a middle school band concert and I'm SO HERE FOR IT

    • @Tiffany-mw1du
      @Tiffany-mw1du 4 роки тому +41

      Katie Cooke right, it's so cute too 😩

    • @ninapolicano9011
      @ninapolicano9011 4 роки тому +169

      The fact that they bought the shirts at the train station the morning of makes it even better :)

    • @indigoseyeliner
      @indigoseyeliner 4 роки тому +48

      Katie Cooke As a Brit. I can say they all look like they’re wearing british school uniform 😂 but without the jumpers 😳

    • @chromatika67
      @chromatika67 4 роки тому +3

      omg bro....

    • @EugeneMirrman
      @EugeneMirrman 4 роки тому +11

      Think they're paying tribute to Tyler the Creator..

  • @eilronescalante4807
    @eilronescalante4807 4 роки тому +4565

    *Playlist*
    0:06 Loving is easy
    3:24 Pluto Projector
    8:12 Always
    12:23 Sunflower

  • @bazuka6711
    @bazuka6711 4 роки тому +7553

    This made this lockdown just a little bit better.

    • @AthenianNZ
      @AthenianNZ 4 роки тому +4

      For real

    • @LuanaJantz
      @LuanaJantz 4 роки тому +9

      I would love to go to a place like that alot, to drink coffee, tea, idk, just chill, gosh I love all that I've seen in there videos until now.

    • @daytonhunt2406
      @daytonhunt2406 4 роки тому +5

      Made mine a lot better

    • @fakesmile3430
      @fakesmile3430 4 роки тому +1

      yerboi Viloria there’s an ig video of Rex singing songs😩🤣

    • @marcusgracilla
      @marcusgracilla 4 роки тому

      where y'all came from?

  • @Zekromz1
    @Zekromz1 4 роки тому +2615

    Respect to the man who went from flute and piano to saxophone!!

    • @SPORTIVEPHOTO
      @SPORTIVEPHOTO 4 роки тому +91

      Michael Underwood, great surfer and photographer too!

    • @hanawana
      @hanawana 4 роки тому +12

      Phil O'Connor wow
      a man of many talents ! !

    • @mathieuhoueix2163
      @mathieuhoueix2163 4 роки тому +10

      Man was I looking for this comment.

    • @kola-olawuyiajibola9376
      @kola-olawuyiajibola9376 4 роки тому +1

      haha Exatly !

    • @malachimarasigan
      @malachimarasigan 4 роки тому +2

      Phil O'Connor Mr. O’Connor, hows it going? Hope you guys are staying safe and healthy!

  • @dominicweaver9668
    @dominicweaver9668 4 роки тому +3178

    The man is the coolest geek in the world

    • @SK-zy2ri
      @SK-zy2ri 4 роки тому +4

      That's a mad statement lolz

    • @matildacool3949
      @matildacool3949 4 роки тому +24

      2nd coolest. rivers cuomo is 1st.

    • @f11luke8
      @f11luke8 4 роки тому +1

      Matilda Cool you beat me to it

    • @KingSardius
      @KingSardius 4 роки тому +4

      dominic weaver him and Boy Pablo, look him up!

    • @indigoseyeliner
      @indigoseyeliner 4 роки тому

      dominic weaver our fav geek

  • @iAlberto923
    @iAlberto923 4 роки тому +2358

    He's crazy talented, the honesty and vulnerability in his lyrics and music is something many songwriters strive to achieve.

    • @-maya-6498
      @-maya-6498 3 роки тому +12

      his talent is unreal

    • @TylerDaleReynolds
      @TylerDaleReynolds 3 роки тому

      How is this good at all?

    • @ImKuru
      @ImKuru 3 роки тому +8

      @@TylerDaleReynolds what u talking bout

    • @truetoselfj5991
      @truetoselfj5991 3 роки тому

      @@gosur6860 not really do you think joji has a problem with that? or Giveon i feel like no one sounds like him i feel like it was refreshing to hear someone like giveon...i can keep going lol

    • @farhanzulalulfikrie
      @farhanzulalulfikrie 3 роки тому

      @@gosur6860 agree

  • @stawaymoon6847
    @stawaymoon6847 4 роки тому +7415

    man this drummer looks like he's been playing metal his whole life and is really trying to contain himself

    • @adamajobe1756
      @adamajobe1756 4 роки тому +44

      Lol yeah😂

    • @ryderlippman3105
      @ryderlippman3105 4 роки тому +340

      gotta hit soft at the Desk

    • @turbojojol
      @turbojojol 4 роки тому +163

      also looks Russian af

    • @CestLasse
      @CestLasse 4 роки тому +73

      Dude I can’t watch Jim play without laughing now because it’s kinda true 😂

    • @izzydoneyet5916
      @izzydoneyet5916 4 роки тому +137

      this man is hitting the skins like a guitar center employee told him to keep it down

  • @garethnewsam
    @garethnewsam 4 роки тому +1236

    the sound engineer of these concerts is probably the most talented dude on the planet

    • @jacksuarezkimmel4311
      @jacksuarezkimmel4311 4 роки тому +37

      Josh Rogosin and Patrick Boyd! They are in the credits. They KILLED it

    • @ewen440
      @ewen440 4 роки тому +24

      @@wereoutthere For an acoustic session like this? Doesn't get much better than this man.

    • @indigoseyeliner
      @indigoseyeliner 4 роки тому +4

      MathewNewsam after Rex obviously 😂

    • @marover
      @marover 4 роки тому +6

      I was thinking the same. I don't know anything about it but in that small place, man the sound is amazing.

    • @isaacjacinto6356
      @isaacjacinto6356 4 роки тому +3

      no idea how they did the snarky puppy concert

  • @carolina8638
    @carolina8638 4 роки тому +2877

    he’s so adorable “if that okay we’re gonna play a song called always” yeah ofc its ok it’s your concert

    • @uka4447
      @uka4447 4 роки тому +7

      omg yesss

    • @maddiedimarco7926
      @maddiedimarco7926 4 роки тому +56

      lol in his CONCERT he would ask the audience if it was okay to play another song... yeah ofc what else are we there for haha

    • @arin4305
      @arin4305 4 роки тому +8

      🥺🥺🥺

  • @nikkihoff
    @nikkihoff 4 роки тому +1944

    "I'm just a boy inside my thoughts. Am I meant to understand my faults? I don't think so. I don't think I'm meant to understand myself. Maybe you do, and that's good for you, maybe in time I'll do the same" gets me every time.

    • @MichaelWooley
      @MichaelWooley 3 роки тому +24

      This is my favorite lyric of his.

    • @vishesh_1803
      @vishesh_1803 2 роки тому +2

      His lyrics hit different.

    • @ophiolatreia93
      @ophiolatreia93 2 роки тому +2

      Lovely song. I just found this band yesterday.

    • @ophiolatreia93
      @ophiolatreia93 2 роки тому

      What else should I listen to by them

    • @albertocruz.8034
      @albertocruz.8034 2 роки тому +5

      @@ophiolatreia93 Great! Well, Rex Orange it's just Alex O'Connor, not a band, but a singer. I recommend you the album from which Always come, "Pony", and my favourite one from him, "Apricot Princess". Hope you enjoy with his music!

  • @uuueeniee3506
    @uuueeniee3506 4 роки тому +4314

    Let's all be grateful that this was all free

    • @luizin1801
      @luizin1801 4 роки тому +40

      i was born in the exact right decade

    • @zyrusmatol1259
      @zyrusmatol1259 4 роки тому +3

      Do they get paid when they perform here?

    • @Ternura98
      @Ternura98 4 роки тому

      FREE??

    • @dozenroses9088
      @dozenroses9088 3 роки тому +1

      Yess!!

    • @Ternura98
      @Ternura98 3 роки тому

      @@dozenroses9088 Is he ever gonna go there again?

  • @joshpeck
    @joshpeck 4 роки тому +8304

    So so good.

  • @marjoriemoro4634
    @marjoriemoro4634 4 роки тому +6768

    pluto projector is literally the best thing that ever happened to me

    • @-maya-6498
      @-maya-6498 3 роки тому +54

      fr it saved my life i stg

    • @spencer.6488
      @spencer.6488 3 роки тому +57

      one of the best songs i have ever heard. life changing :,)

    • @emersonbrown3792
      @emersonbrown3792 3 роки тому +32

      Same really helped me out of a dark time and introduced me to the rest of his wonderful music also

    • @melissabill3752
      @melissabill3752 3 роки тому +5

      I couldn’t agree more

    • @luableah7615
      @luableah7615 3 роки тому

      Yes.

  • @GUCCIBRICKS1217
    @GUCCIBRICKS1217 16 днів тому +3

    THE NOTES YOU HIT ON PLUTO PROJECTER CHANGED MY ENTIRE LIFE . . . THANK YOU!

  • @blahber222
    @blahber222 4 роки тому +1750

    loving is easy 0:06
    pluto projector 3:24
    always 8:13
    sunflower 12:29
    be safe out there my friends 🌻

    • @localkook
      @localkook 4 роки тому +12

      You too mate

    • @saidelaidy7997
      @saidelaidy7997 4 роки тому +3

      Thank you!

    • @neshmish
      @neshmish 4 роки тому +9

      12:00 heartwarming "thanks, Josh"

    • @thachngoc8644
      @thachngoc8644 4 роки тому +2

      thank you mate, stay safe you all.

    • @johndsan1220
      @johndsan1220 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks random citizen. Stay safe too!

  • @jessamaecristobal2533
    @jessamaecristobal2533 4 роки тому +900

    rex's songs are sad but comforting
    idk i love him

    • @theOstenHugo
      @theOstenHugo 4 роки тому +18

      Luna C not sad, hopeful and wishful and relateable

    • @theOstenHugo
      @theOstenHugo 4 роки тому +4

      SMILE

    • @ceciliap5336
      @ceciliap5336 4 роки тому +2

      some of it can be really sad but it’s the wallows music i feel i just watched a whole movie (if that makes sense) after a song ends. so beautiful

  • @Mirroredsmoke
    @Mirroredsmoke 4 роки тому +7500

    First Harry Styles and now Rex Orange County???
    NPR starting off quarantine season right 👌

  • @hugobarajas-estrada1336
    @hugobarajas-estrada1336 2 дні тому +1

    Pluto projector always makes me cry my eyes out😔it reminds me so much of her😞

  • @biggydrake
    @biggydrake 4 роки тому +772

    "Let's play the song that's called 'Sunflower' now."
    If that isn't the most genuine thing I have ever heard I don't know what is.

  • @carolynestyles
    @carolynestyles 4 роки тому +756

    auto tune got nothing rex. he literally sounds the same anywhere you hear him performing. and the way he asks to play something. he will say is it okay if i play this next song. like he’s literally play any song and i will cry while you sing it because it just sounds so good

    • @poerava
      @poerava Місяць тому

      What the?
      We can see how many bots out there are liking your comment.
      725

  • @ashb234
    @ashb234 4 роки тому +1469

    I had a phase with Rex lol I listened to him everyday during a really trying time of life. This was so relaxing and such a natural performance.

    • @hardno123
      @hardno123 4 роки тому +18

      Same here

    • @daniiela_riivas
      @daniiela_riivas 4 роки тому +22

      Im in that phase tho I just can’t get enough

    • @amari003
      @amari003 4 роки тому +7

      Honestly same.

    • @BenPenta
      @BenPenta 4 роки тому +20

      Same here. Still revisit his music from time to time and always check out his new releases tho

    • @ashb234
      @ashb234 4 роки тому +7

      I’m so glad I’m not the only one, his music is some good music you can vibe out to him with any mood and trust me I have MOODS lol

  • @jenncoppola4456
    @jenncoppola4456 3 роки тому +304

    Why are we not talking about the instrumental solos in sunflower?? Rex has an exceptionally amazing band and they bring the songs to LIFE live..... soooo good

    • @bret6484
      @bret6484 2 роки тому

      Mf on sax played the licc and everything

    • @aaadrian.2
      @aaadrian.2 Рік тому +1

      I was thinking the same! Love to see johnny and michael have their solos, they had one in the Sunflower Radio city version but i prefer this one tbh.

  • @caribstarz
    @caribstarz 4 роки тому +5251

    I'm convinced he's dead tired of performing 'loving is easy' XD

  • @ichalafrizalh
    @ichalafrizalh 4 роки тому +1818

    Setlist
    00:05 "Loving Is Easy"
    03:22 "Pluto Projector"
    08:12 "Always"
    12:27 "Sunflower"
    Edit : I suggest u to watch full for enjoy and chillin in this pandemic

    • @lenurple2945
      @lenurple2945 4 роки тому +16

      goat

    • @wandadu6762
      @wandadu6762 4 роки тому +35

      Pluto projector
      [Verse 1]
      The great protector
      Is that what I'm supposed to be?
      What if all this counts for nothing
      Everything I thought I'd be?
      What if by the time I realize
      It's too far behind to see?
      Seventy-mil projector
      I can show you everything, yeah
      And we're on our way to glory
      Where the show won't ever end
      And the encore lasts forever
      And it's time we're due to spend
      [Verse 2]
      Spending the years together
      Growing older every day (Every day)
      I feel at home when I'm around you
      And I'll gladly say again
      I hope the encore lasts forever
      Now there's time for us to spend
      And it's sublime with you, my friend
      This right here still feels like a honeymoon
      When you say my name, nothing's changed
      I'm still a boy inside my thoughts
      Am I meant to understand my faults?
      [Chorus]
      I don't think so
      I don't think I'm meant to understand myself
      Maybe you do
      And that's good for you
      Maybe in time
      Maybe one day
      I'll do the same
      (I'll do the same
      I'll do the same
      I'll do the same)
      [Bridge]
      I'll do the same as you
      I'll try and hold it up
      Soon I hope
      Or as soon as I'm old enough
      (Old enough to understand
      Old enough to understand)
      [Outro]
      Stay forever, you know more than anyone (Yeah, whoa)
      And it's you that knows my darkness
      And you know my bedroom needs
      You could blast me and my secrets
      But there's probably just no need

    • @crlkrj6924
      @crlkrj6924 4 роки тому +1

      thank you!!

    • @ichalafrizalh
      @ichalafrizalh 4 роки тому

      @@crlkrj6924 No problem :)

    • @MicahRion
      @MicahRion 4 роки тому

      +

  • @richardparker9137
    @richardparker9137 4 роки тому +2218

    his music makes me feel like my mom is running her hands through my hair

  • @birtagunnarsdottir1170
    @birtagunnarsdottir1170 2 роки тому +268

    His voice is so crystal clear. It is actually astonishing. It’s especially clear in Pluto projector. Not one false note❤️

    • @poerava
      @poerava 21 день тому

      His voice is horrible

  • @nnennauche2576
    @nnennauche2576 4 роки тому +636

    i was literally speechless during pluto projector like wow

  • @EvAkI1807
    @EvAkI1807 4 роки тому +520

    Pluto Projector almost had me tearing up. The most beautiful song I've heard in a long time. Makes you wanna find someone to dedicate it to.

    • @palamil3956
      @palamil3956 4 роки тому +3

      Same here 😉

    • @benjamin_isakt2408
      @benjamin_isakt2408 4 роки тому +6

      Best song he has made

    • @Senor-Equis
      @Senor-Equis 4 роки тому +4

      i first heard this song on NPR and now there's a part of me that refuses to listen to the studio version

    • @chioma916
      @chioma916 4 роки тому +3

      @@Senor-Equis oh but the strings on the studio version are so good! please give it a listen.

    • @andrewilkens7131
      @andrewilkens7131 4 роки тому

      amen to that

  • @max
    @max 4 роки тому +2882

    SO GOOD IM OBSESSED

    • @albertharild6439
      @albertharild6439 4 роки тому +4

      Agreed

    • @lone-m7o
      @lone-m7o 4 роки тому +13

      OMG MAX ITS YOU

    • @ianmitchell1845
      @ianmitchell1845 4 роки тому +5

      Collab

    • @tammyyy524
      @tammyyy524 4 роки тому +3

      Collab pls

    • @rkmbp
      @rkmbp 4 роки тому +3

      They I see max randomly everywhere XD! I hope u’re having a wonderful day mauch love max xx

  • @rodreuelgonzaga9453
    @rodreuelgonzaga9453 4 роки тому +1469

    Me: Dad, why is my sister's name Rose?
    Dad: Coz your Mom loves roses.
    Me: Thanks, dad!
    Dad: Sure thing, Rex Orange County: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert.

  • @FountainCityFingerboards
    @FountainCityFingerboards 4 роки тому +805

    This was my first time listening to Rex Orange County and now I’m obsessed.

  • @johnroemer4450
    @johnroemer4450 4 роки тому +300

    That horn player is on fire

    • @SPORTIVEPHOTO
      @SPORTIVEPHOTO 4 роки тому +15

      Johnny Woodham!

    • @jeric3857
      @jeric3857 4 роки тому +2

      thanks for the name! :)))

    • @a.a.1744
      @a.a.1744 4 роки тому

      where is a horn player???

    • @swagflag7168
      @swagflag7168 4 роки тому

      @@a.a.1744 rightmost guy :)

  • @mellowd890
    @mellowd890 4 роки тому +312

    Self-isolating to Sunflower. This could not get any better.

  • @bianca0247
    @bianca0247 2 роки тому +196

    i love how everyone he's preforming with has a moment where they look at him with awe and admiration.

  • @jacobk4n3
    @jacobk4n3 4 роки тому +149

    Rex is just one of those artists you put on when you need to have a lil smile.

  • @morganirbs2523
    @morganirbs2523 4 роки тому +2510

    _oh my GOD the live version of Pluto Projector is even better than I thought... I'm legit crying right now_

    • @arnoldfromheyarnold5253
      @arnoldfromheyarnold5253 4 роки тому +23

      You should see when they play the violin in his music video😤✋🏻✨✨

    • @MrCJCreativity
      @MrCJCreativity 3 роки тому +1

      Me too!

    • @Greg_14826
      @Greg_14826 3 роки тому +9

      HIGHLY recommend watching the Ral Studio session version if you haven’t already.

    • @cleensbear
      @cleensbear 3 роки тому +1

      @@Greg_14826 about to say that

    • @MrJoker6onPSN
      @MrJoker6onPSN 2 роки тому +1

      𝘚𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘯𝘵

  • @FSdogdad
    @FSdogdad 4 роки тому +453

    i'm noticing this stigma of, "iNdiE bOi Rex mainstream love", but this man has proven how above all of that he is. a real talented gem and an excellent performance by him and the band here!

    • @meganleia
      @meganleia 4 роки тому +19

      he's underrated if anything tbh, especially his newest album

    • @nextl3v3l99
      @nextl3v3l99 4 роки тому +14

      Andrew Harnisch it’s funny cause despite his popularity and accessibility I actually find him very underrated. Yeah his sound is mellow and “indie” but it’s also layered and gorgeous and he’s such a good performer

    • @couchpotato2128
      @couchpotato2128 4 роки тому +6

      I don't think he's underrated anymore honestly but he still kept the same sound that I've heard him with since 2017

  • @antoniohockman4495
    @antoniohockman4495 3 роки тому +130

    Pluto projector gives me chills. That song just hits me so deep right now

  • @tten8192
    @tten8192 4 роки тому +150

    I was blown away by pluto projector, what a great song and amazing arrangement

  • @nicoleislistening
    @nicoleislistening 4 роки тому +993

    why does everything sound sooooo good acoustic
    also im still waiting for frank ocean to finally premiere his tiny desk concert 😩

    • @undacovabby
      @undacovabby 4 роки тому +48

      good luck waiting Frank dipped 4 years ago

    • @lafoonxiii5311
      @lafoonxiii5311 4 роки тому +37

      This isn't acoustic.

    • @parisdinan3423
      @parisdinan3423 4 роки тому +6

      Mason Lafoon shes just referring to the drums and brass and naturality of rexs voice

    • @NZsaltz
      @NZsaltz 4 роки тому +1

      That's not acoustic...

    • @JoeCastro
      @JoeCastro 4 роки тому +3

      I’d cry if frank did one 😂😂

  • @amandakim3980
    @amandakim3980 4 роки тому +526

    Does anyone else notice the difference in confidence between when he's performing old songs vs. his new ones? I love his old songs and they are some of my favorites, but when he is performing like this I can really see how better suited the new songs are to his range and his comfort level, and I really think he has just grown and matured so much as an artist.

    • @nateellis5939
      @nateellis5939 4 роки тому +36

      Amanda Kim he’s probably also kind of tired of singing them 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @awisepirate4919
      @awisepirate4919 4 роки тому +10

      Yea I agree, I noticed the newer ones tested him way more vocally also

    • @katherinemoore5992
      @katherinemoore5992 4 роки тому +4

      what an insightful observation Amanda Kim !!

    • @hannahchung2348
      @hannahchung2348 4 роки тому +2

      @@katherinemoore5992 agreed! That was a very thought-provoking and astute observation!!!

    • @arin4305
      @arin4305 4 роки тому +1

      🥺

  • @hyanchichou7179
    @hyanchichou7179 4 роки тому +176

    The way he sings makes me wanna actually fall into the lyrics, get his feelings and see how natural for him to put together his vulnerability. There’s some serious genuine intimacy going on here.

  • @aybarsmengi
    @aybarsmengi 4 роки тому +3374

    Tiny Desk Wish List:
    TAME IMPALA
    THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
    UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA
    STEVE LACY
    FRANK OCEAN
    METRONOMY
    ASAP ROCKY
    NICK MURPHY
    MILKY CHANCE
    J. COLE
    MGMT

    • @gap1152
      @gap1152 4 роки тому +143

      Atlas Grey childish gambino

    • @malayabengel5002
      @malayabengel5002 4 роки тому +106

      omg I would die if Steve lacy came on

    • @milo8872
      @milo8872 4 роки тому +40

      Malaya Bengel dark red would sound so good in there

    • @malayabengel5002
      @malayabengel5002 4 роки тому +1

      @@milo8872 yesssss

    • @thejavv3
      @thejavv3 4 роки тому +36

      dominick fike

  • @matthewjudge7124
    @matthewjudge7124 4 роки тому +898

    the drummer looks like the most British person ever

    • @josh-rt2tc
      @josh-rt2tc 4 роки тому +19

      jim reed is a legend

    • @praawntoast
      @praawntoast 3 роки тому +14

      He looks like Gordon Ramsay's son

  • @gonzalo5832
    @gonzalo5832 4 роки тому +707

    i said "rex needs a tiny desk" 3 years ago. . . look at us now !

  • @jaquelinnemartinez5073
    @jaquelinnemartinez5073 2 роки тому +213

    Pluto projector has me feeling so fulfilled and warm, he’s such a pure and genuine soul and his music is proof of that :,)

  • @Srength4life
    @Srength4life 4 роки тому +1144

    why are British people so freaking musically talented?!!! is it their water/tea...whats the secret?!

  • @joenoah9906
    @joenoah9906 4 роки тому +207

    NPR music is an essential business that needs to remain open in times like these.

  • @sscordo25
    @sscordo25 4 роки тому +482

    The drummers facial expressions make him look like he’s playing a gig for the first time and he really doesn’t want to mess up

    • @fikrinsane
      @fikrinsane 4 роки тому +6

      I'm thinking it was because 'tiny desk' xD

    • @SilentAttackTV
      @SilentAttackTV 4 роки тому +58

      It's hard to play softly with energy on the drums. He was probably focusing on not playing too loud

  • @saffie8076
    @saffie8076 3 роки тому +16

    “Hey everybody” omg that was soo cute I’m crying

  • @stevebarrow95
    @stevebarrow95 4 роки тому +612

    My guy *flugelhorn player* out here looking like an iced gem.

    • @indigoseyeliner
      @indigoseyeliner 4 роки тому +1

      Steve Barrow I CANT UNSEE IT NOW

    • @jazzymedic7702
      @jazzymedic7702 4 роки тому

      It’s really common for jazz players to be playing flugelhorn

    • @sodotta
      @sodotta 4 роки тому

      @@jazzymedic7702 don't think that's what he meant

  • @shethatgirlll
    @shethatgirlll 4 роки тому +950

    He introduced the songs like he was apologizing for the inconveniences😂 also they all look like they have an important middle school band concert

    • @solojohan2401
      @solojohan2401 3 роки тому +4

      Dude! You make laugh for one minute straight

  • @idminor
    @idminor 4 роки тому +106

    This man was made to be on this show

  • @alexandrerodrgues5990
    @alexandrerodrgues5990 4 роки тому +904

    Rex and his gf broke up... be ready to get some sad song😭

    • @smartaleck05
      @smartaleck05 4 роки тому +83

      oh noo...well, I'm ready for new music but hope they're doing ok

    • @jasonstate78
      @jasonstate78 4 роки тому +57

      I’m lowkey excited Ik it’s sad but like we’re getting a new side of rex where it’s not so much crushing on a girl sad but heartbroken sad

    • @pintigsantos4776
      @pintigsantos4776 3 роки тому +4

      sad

    • @huff8731
      @huff8731 3 роки тому +46

      it's bitter sweet cuz i know the music will be so good but poor rex but the music but poor rex you know?

    • @rebeccacimarusti8804
      @rebeccacimarusti8804 3 роки тому

      wait wasn't it his wife 👀 idk tho

  • @bauddyyflick1257
    @bauddyyflick1257 4 роки тому +121

    A Tiny Desk version of "4 Seasons" would be hot fire

  • @giovil
    @giovil 4 роки тому +935

    he's like your high school classmate you didnt know is loaded with amazing talent.

  • @diamondsprince
    @diamondsprince 4 роки тому +64

    his accent is *_everything_* 🌻🌑

    • @mattrandles3945
      @mattrandles3945 4 роки тому +1

      Yo I'm English and have a speaking voice vaguly similar to Rex, but his accent still makes me melt. 🌻

  • @danielcorvera2089
    @danielcorvera2089 4 роки тому +84

    The great protector
    Is that what I'm supposed to be?
    What if all this counts for nothing
    Everything I thought I'd be?
    What if by the time I realize
    It's too far behind to see?
    Seventy-mil projector
    I can show you everything, yeah
    And we're on our way to glory
    Where the show won't ever end
    And the encore lasts forever
    And it's time we're due to spend
    Spending the years together
    Growing older every day
    I feel at home when I'm around you
    And I'll gladly say again
    I hope the encore lasts forever
    Now there's time for us to spend
    And it's sublime with you, my friend
    This right here still feels like the honeymoon
    When you say my name, nothing's changed
    I'm still a boy inside my thoughts
    Am I meant to understand my faults?
    I don't think so
    I don't think I'm meant to understand myself
    Maybe you do
    And that's good for you
    Maybe in time
    Maybe one day
    I'll do the same
    I'll do the same
    I'll do the same
    I'll do the same
    I'll do the same as you
    I'll try and hold it up
    Soon I hope, or as soon as I'm old enough
    Stay forever, you know more than anyone, yeah, whoa
    And it's you that knows my darkness
    And you know my bedroom needs
    You could blast me and my secrets
    But there's probably just no need

  • @jorandahhavans5879
    @jorandahhavans5879 4 роки тому +77

    I'll never forget the day I found Sunflower for the first time, and the many memories that followed from this mans music.
    Cherished forever, thankyou Rex.

  • @divinea3092
    @divinea3092 4 роки тому +342

    i genuinely loved every moment of this. the way rex speaks, his adorable little accent. the beautiful way his voice vibrates and the lyrics and emotions his songs carry. the small 'thank u josh'. the way johnny really took it away during sunflower. the rest of the band manipulating the instruments marvelously. it was a fantastic experience.
    love him.

    • @musicwithaK
      @musicwithaK 4 роки тому +2

      I loved that he said thank u Josh too lol

  • @chriszavala2674
    @chriszavala2674 4 роки тому +150

    He’s pure soul this young dude. Could vibe to him any day.

  • @rexie664
    @rexie664 9 днів тому +2

    Funny, It's 2024 and it's just now I discovered tiny desk. Would have been refreshing if I found out about this during the lockdowns. Still basking under the afterglow of this gem. Love to all!

  • @Steve-sf1cw
    @Steve-sf1cw 4 роки тому +3833

    Rex Orange County is the politest artist ever with proof:
    3:08 Exhibit A - He asks the audience how they are all doing and responds (fairly common)
    7:57 Exhibit B - He thanks the audience for absolutely no reason at all and proceeds to check "if it's okay" for him to do another song (very humble)
    11:52 Exhibit C - He smiles and nods at the drummer and bassist between songs (too sweet)
    12:00 Exhibit D - He thanks the mic guy for setting up the mic WITH HIS NAME (what a guy!)
    16:25 Exhibit E - He asks Johnny if he "knows why", directing the audience's attention away from himself and towards Johnny for his epic horn solo (everyone liked that)

    • @igorTHEPOWERGUIDO
      @igorTHEPOWERGUIDO 4 роки тому +97

      I didn't notice that much... and I'm hardcore alex fan who's high

    • @kaidevita676
      @kaidevita676 4 роки тому +99

      He did the same for Michael's dope sax solo too! He genuinely seems so humble and kind.

    • @nl.mattiegames4972
      @nl.mattiegames4972 4 роки тому +36

      He thanks the audience for the applause

    • @betterleper714
      @betterleper714 4 роки тому +13

      @Sydney Rose Jackson dont worry so am I. And I have a girfriend

    • @rynnosatria
      @rynnosatria 4 роки тому +43

      he just being normal 😩

  • @harizfadhilah6149
    @harizfadhilah6149 4 роки тому +998

    MAKE 👏🏽 MAC 👏🏽 DEMARCO'S 👏🏽 TINY 👏🏽 DESK 👏🏽 HAPPEN

  • @yuxdee5199
    @yuxdee5199 4 роки тому +71

    A chill performance with chill people at the comment section. Great combo.

  • @KenKen-ce1wd
    @KenKen-ce1wd 2 роки тому +54

    4 songs that will live in my heart forever.

  • @earthtoariii
    @earthtoariii 4 роки тому +1519

    am i the only one whos hearing him TALK for the first time!?!?!??!?! how is no one talking about how cute his talking voice issssssssss ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhdjcorivhauiehs

    • @user-gw9cb2ko8u
      @user-gw9cb2ko8u 4 роки тому +25

      ARI tf 😭 literally everyone’s Heard- him talk

    • @mnathss
      @mnathss 4 роки тому +33

      omg lol his talking voice is so cute and tiny im soft-

    • @lesteramboy4613
      @lesteramboy4613 4 роки тому +15

      ARI you probably never seen his free concerts in IG

    • @earthtoariii
      @earthtoariii 4 роки тому +3

      Marc Palban no that sounds dope though

    • @lesteramboy4613
      @lesteramboy4613 4 роки тому +4

      ARI u should watch his ig free concerts

  • @blofishmusic
    @blofishmusic 4 роки тому +40

    The solos in sunflowerrrrrr I’m deadddddd

  • @10secondguitarlessons_
    @10secondguitarlessons_ 4 роки тому +237

    I met Rex backstage once he was a really sweet guy, gave me his guitar pick :))

    • @graciegrack6870
      @graciegrack6870 4 роки тому +5

      Charlie Bray ur so luckyyyyy

    • @taylorhope4651
      @taylorhope4651 4 роки тому +2

      This made me uwu

    • @heidetenchavez9911
      @heidetenchavez9911 4 роки тому

      Cool

    • @amelieslater796
      @amelieslater796 4 роки тому

      Charlie Bray how did you meet him🥺

    • @supremevids3363
      @supremevids3363 4 роки тому

      Amelie Slater you gotta buy special tickets that let you meet them backstage their like a couple hundred dollars sometimes depending who it is

  • @saffie8076
    @saffie8076 3 роки тому +7

    “Hey everybody” that was the cutest thing I’m crying

  • @ranggiarohmansani
    @ranggiarohmansani 4 роки тому +124

    NPR audio engineer is awesome, please NPR provide them everything they need!
    a bit sad that Rex concert in Jakarta was canceled tho, hope everything's back to normal soon, stay safe everyone!

    • @ashkarahutomo
      @ashkarahutomo 4 роки тому

      is it already cancelled?

    • @daraotl5187
      @daraotl5187 4 роки тому +1

      As good as Rex and the band are, you're dead right, the audio here is fantastic.

    • @whammyhighroller
      @whammyhighroller 4 роки тому

      use a headset,close your eyes,just imagine its an actual concert

    • @adzkiadzikri5163
      @adzkiadzikri5163 4 роки тому

      Wait what?? It's already canceled??

  • @mathieubilodeau1022
    @mathieubilodeau1022 4 роки тому +68

    This has got to be one of the best Tiny Desk concerts to date. The mix on this is sublime

  • @estherraji
    @estherraji 4 роки тому +216

    i really need to see rex live

    • @justbeingry1302
      @justbeingry1302 4 роки тому +5

      rayraye he does a phenomenal job.

    • @Merita707
      @Merita707 4 роки тому +3

      We went to his show in Minnesota and I was not prepared for the heavy fan girl screams but it was such an amazing show. ❤️

    • @rotemnisan354
      @rotemnisan354 4 роки тому +2

      I was supposed to see him in the summer but it's probably not gonna happen because of the coronaaaa

    • @wethehybrid
      @wethehybrid 4 роки тому

      @@rotemnisan354 im so sorry :( he is incredible, i hope you'll be able to someday

    • @mollybea1089
      @mollybea1089 4 роки тому

      you need to!! he’s incredible and puts on an amazing show

  • @BFergs187
    @BFergs187 5 днів тому +1

    I came for the name of my home town Orange County 🍊 but stayed for the music 🧡

  • @coolminecraftkid6925
    @coolminecraftkid6925 4 роки тому +51

    I’m glad he let Jonny and Michael go off they killed it

  • @scottrolen27mvp
    @scottrolen27mvp 4 роки тому +224

    Am I the only one who saw his IG live a few days ago that was absolute fire?

    • @yabbilydoobily3998
      @yabbilydoobily3998 4 роки тому +1

      scottrolen27mvp Yeah, it was great he played songs like "Never had the balls," and "Never Enough."

    • @aidenlav
      @aidenlav 4 роки тому +1

      bro yes it was so good

  • @sydneygarcia9412
    @sydneygarcia9412 4 роки тому +214

    Rex is the definition of letting music speak for itself, he's an absolute musician. I NEED to see him live!
    Also, where can I find a Johnny in my life?

  • @naamakatz2963
    @naamakatz2963 3 роки тому +47

    Pluto Projector is an absolute masterpiece. I’m speechless when it comes to this song

  • @jaydawilliams4920
    @jaydawilliams4920 4 роки тому +85

    he is literally so adorable i can’t

  • @TonKeys
    @TonKeys 4 роки тому +96

    flugelhorn and sax solos at the end were absolutely killer

  • @yuisensei5614
    @yuisensei5614 4 роки тому +45

    This version of "Sunflower" is SO good omgggggggg

  • @teresabano2014
    @teresabano2014 3 роки тому +7

    His accent is everything. His voice is Just... *chef's kiss

  • @hannahnathaniel7057
    @hannahnathaniel7057 4 роки тому +191

    his " hey everybuddy" is so cute

  • @lolacapa
    @lolacapa 4 роки тому +44

    i've already watched it, am i gonna watch it again? yes

  • @JuliaAlexa
    @JuliaAlexa 4 роки тому +2422

    People to get on tiny desk:
    Kendrick Lamar
    Frank Ocean
    Steve Lacy
    Rex Orange County
    Kali Uchis
    Cuco
    Clairo
    Billie Eilish
    Joji
    Tyler the creator (again)
    btw i make music as well and post covers & it would mean a lot 2 me if somebody checked em out! thxxx

    • @ftzftzftz
      @ftzftzftz 4 роки тому +87

      remove Rex from your list?

    • @wereoutthere
      @wereoutthere 4 роки тому +18

      shut up can you just talk about how amazing this performance is and the amount of skill it takes to do this.

    • @larissah1089
      @larissah1089 4 роки тому +27

      Clairo!!

    • @keithlicarte890
      @keithlicarte890 4 роки тому +18

      Clairo pls

    • @marsburdis7495
      @marsburdis7495 4 роки тому +21

      CUCO

  • @janepacs
    @janepacs 3 роки тому +25

    "Always" holds a special place in my heart 💖

  • @cargirljr
    @cargirljr 4 роки тому +21

    I love how he asks permission to play each song. He did that at his concert in LA too 😭 He's so good live! The band put on such a good show!

  • @mekylaalvarado5145
    @mekylaalvarado5145 4 роки тому +71

    Can we talk about how his voice has matured so beautifully

  • @alyforry1087
    @alyforry1087 4 роки тому +32

    I love him so much this is the best thing to happen since Harry's 2 days ago

  • @sammyh5558
    @sammyh5558 3 роки тому +74

    his whole band looks like they're in love with him (fair enough)

  • @hendrikredt8193
    @hendrikredt8193 4 роки тому +62

    It's incredible how much feel goes into his music. I hope he continues to make great music like this forever

  • @lisalund6277
    @lisalund6277 4 роки тому +120

    He's singing like an angel, what this is so perfect woaw. I need to start listening more to Rex Orange Country

  • @lilah8791
    @lilah8791 4 роки тому +198

    can’t believe they released harry styles and rex orange county back to back! we stan tiny desk

  • @mariagabrielagandini3476
    @mariagabrielagandini3476 Рік тому +20

    one of the best tiny desk concerts ever!!!!!!!!

  • @tryingyourluck0
    @tryingyourluck0 4 роки тому +193

    Im glad, amidst all this going on in the worl rex makes it better

  • @retroskys2306
    @retroskys2306 4 роки тому +43

    What a nice way to spend a sunny lockdown morning

  • @zainabsolomon4282
    @zainabsolomon4282 4 роки тому +60

    Literally fell in love with him all over again