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This is so wonderful. I remember when my goal was to play at Austin City Limits. No, I did not make it. Their stipulations were above what I could offer, large following. 😊🙋. I understood just anyone can be on that show without filling seats. I am sure this might be the same. But thank you for caring about unassigned artist. I love Dave Matthews music. Have a wonderful day everyone who work to make these concerts happen.
I think that is definitely the feeling of his fans. For people who are not DMB fans, the appeal is lost on them. People either love him or find him kind of unremarkable.
@@squirrelbutler2119his appeal in many ways has to be taken as a totality of who he is and the songs he writes along with how he performs from his heart.
@@mdace34 okay..... Don't we basically rate every singer-songwriter by those criteria, though? My original response was simply pointing out that people either really like hiim or he doesn't appeal to them at all. Some friends of mine are huge fans, while others find him kind of boring or generic. But, I guess that's why we have all different kinds of music and musicians, so everyone can find their jam!
@@squirrelbutler2119 yeah, you’re right. I guess I could have said what I meant a bit more clearly. People used to say (and maybe still do) that he is a bad singer. So in that sense what I was getting at is that among the criteria for GOAT musicians is how well someone sings. I think, and maybe I’m way off, that many times the singers who don’t have the “traditional” singing voice get passed over by the masses and end up missing what makes those singer/songwriters great.
The best part of Dave is his humility. You say he will be the greatest anything, he would just laugh and deflect to the people around him. That! is actually what makes him great. He is good at many things but not great....He figured out...to be great, put great people around me.
Absolutely!!! He invented a style of guitar playing and singing never before heard. He's great. And by the way, takes guts to do it an acoustic guitar .... My hat is off to this young man.
After decades of listening to various artists, I come back to Dave. His songs are original, funky and warm. They remind me of a time when life was easier. Dancing Nancy.
It is the closest I have come to an aloha spirit vibe on the mainland. Describing his music as warm, like a loving hug, is an awesome way of explaining it. I found him at 14 years old and super lucky to have done so.🤗
My dad delivered newspapers for awhile in my hometown and he was doing a drop off in the lobby of the hotel Dave was staying at when they were there doing a show. Dave went up to my dad, asked if he could pay for a newspaper. My dad said he didn’t have to pay, but he did anyway. Then he stood there & chatted with my dad about the next town they were traveling to, etc. It was super early in the morning & DMB had just played a show the night before, so I’m sure Dave was tired. But he still made time for my dad. Really good guy.
Every time I watch this set I bawl my eyes out. I grew up riding around in my dad's truck, jamming out to DMB. My dad really loved Dave and the band. I think it's why he taught himself guitar. My dad and Dave would have been great friends if they ever met, I'm sure of it. My pops was a real one for sure. I miss him every day.
Im 73 years old and so dammed lucky to come across with Dave Matthews . I'm hoping to see him perform in person before I fade away. for now I'm watching and listening to him daily. keeps me young!
If you're fading, you might want to make your first and what might be your last, the Labor Dave Weekend at the Gorge in Washington State. Three nights of DMB at one of the most scenic places in the world to see a large-scale show!
Come out! Dave fans are a great community and all are welcome… except jerks. We don’t like the bros either. They talk too much while they’re playing. And make sure to watch the Rock and Roll Hall, DMB is getting inducted!
I'm in my mid-30s. Just discovered what a mistake it was to dismiss DMB as a 12-year old because they "didn't rock hard enough." His music is so sincere and soulful. I guess I can't really blame myself for my inability to recognize this. Probably takes some life experience to really connect with it.
Early 40s here. The Luther College concert was my first Dave album, then Listener Supported. Their popular/studio recordings were some of the last ones I discovered. I’ve seen them live a few times and they are one of the best touring bands I’ve ever seen.
Michael Mesolella please tell me I’m not the only one who stops a conversation to make someone listen to a lyric that perfectly fits that moment in time???
Michael Mesolella wow. I felt this. I’m 28 and started listening to him because of my brother when I was 3. He is the soundtrack to my life. I love this man like family and I don’t know him. He’s saved my life
My mom talked about Dave Matthews band all time time growing up because he would play around her college all the time. Now at 20 I’m finally understanding just how incredible he is
Posts like this make me realize how young I was when it began for me, 10 years old in 98, I’d go on to form friendships family and so many core memories all because of this music… music that shaped me, moved me and has saved me time and time again. It brings me joy knowing that parents of my age are passing this love onto their children.
He did a show at some summer picnic in CT a few years back. It’s on here. Just showed up with an acoustic and played. Highest grossing touring artist in history. Dave is a cool cat.
As a songwriter and a vocalist I'd say yes. I don't know about his guitar playing though. Nothing tops what he was doing on that goddamned instrument from Under the Table to Everyday.
the beauty is that it looks like two mics... unless one is out of frame. he's just really good. great performances can be recorded with little tech required.
I don't think (most) people truly appreciate the brilliance of his songwriting. Don't Drink the Water, for 95% of the song, has this warm and inviting feel, but it is from the perspective of the villain. So clever.
Dave came into my dad's clothing store years ago and bought some clothes for his concert that night. My dad is a bit out of the loop and he finally recognized Dave's name and he went in the back to look for a CD of his to put on. After my dad couldn't find it, Dave said, "That's okay I've probably heard it before" and that's when I began to love Dave Matthews.
This version of Don't Drink the Water has brought me to tears. So intense and soulful. Thank you, NPR, for sponsoring such talent from across the globe
absolutely! i've always loved the song, but it seems to age like fine wine as Dave ages. the "hoooooooome" note in this version pierces me. It's hauntingly beautiful
I wish I could figure out how musicians compartmentalize the emotions while they sing. I have learned half a dozen songs that I can’t get through without sobbing. Don’t Drink the Water is tough for me to listen to without tearing up.
it's astounding to me the amount of disrespect and quasi hate he and his bandmates receive. they're all very good musicians and have been doing this for 25+ years as a band and i'm sure on their own before they got together. they've sold millions of albums, won a grammy and nominated for many more, sell out stadiums and amphitheaters, plays solo and duo sets acoustically. his writing is his own and even has some pretty darn good covers of songs like "long black veil". pretty accomplished if you ask me.
yeah I get it, I can see it now. There is something pretty amazing in his performance. He is not scared to dig down and be one with the music - which is a precious thing
If you think this is digging down and being one with the music, this performance of seek up will knock your socks off..... ua-cam.com/video/o4eahcog1CA/v-deo.html
See him live. I've seen plenty of incredible artists.. but to this day only Dave brings me to tears. It's spiritual in a sense. If you ever have the chance to see him, GO. He's worth $300. He's worth $500. He's worth $1000. Imo.
I agree, I never really got into him, even seen him a few times at festivals. I like this format much better. shows why the band is called Dave. gets lost in the production for the passerby i guess. I guess that was my loss...
To anyone who caught “the bug” from this set. Look up Live at Luther College then Radio City after. Dave has a good friend named Tim Reynolds, their acoustic work is out of this world.
When i was 18 in 2001, friends of mine ran into me while i was getting gas. They said "we have an extra ticket to Dave Matthews, free of charge...you wanna go"? And i went and it changed my life from that point. Ive always loved all music, but nobody hooked me like DMB. Since ive worked at a very popular radio station in west Tennessee for 13 years, so ive seen them all. This man and his band has done so much for me personally, through personal problems, ect. 39 shows later for me....still love these guys. Best therapy ever.
I live in West Tennessee and I see DMB everytime they're nearby (Saw them at Autozone park and in Mississippi several times). Dave Matthews has literally saved my life on so many occasions. His music has been there for me when people weren't. I adore him. Hands down my favorite artist.
I love simplicity but as guitarist even as well as he plays this there are much more impressive guitars than this like Nils Lofgren playing Keith Don't Go live acoustically. If you like this its great but its not the most amazing guitar playing. Sometimes this is all that someone wants to do just as Mark Knopfler quotes he enjoys playing simple things more. I thought I was that guitar player. Dave as a combo singer guitar player is his dealio
@@thedude-jb7wx there are far better guitarists but his stlyle isn't emulated much unless they're trying to be Dave. Very percussive and he uses weird chord voicing
@@monkeyman1327 Hes a very good player but im sure he is limited to a style just like even the greats are. Now if Chet Atkins took a Comfortably Numb solo like Dave Gilmour in Pulse and got that kind of soul id say GOAT. Im sure Gilmour wishes he could play like Chet. As an all around guitar player im most impressed with Atkins. Just my opinion.
Steve Paradiso I just had this conversation with a friend last night! So clean and clear in the 90’s and it’s roughened and developed this rawness that just gets better... The emotional depth man...
I always played a game w people. Many know him from the radio and most specifically "Crash into me" Many think is a love song...LOL It's not....but a song about a peeping tom! haha But alas Dave Matthews is VERY VERY funny. Very Gracious.....and a humanitarian! He's one in a million. A fantastic musician and man! But his true work is masterclass. To understand how to play the guitar and learn what he does, has done, and can do is insane! I usually am able to with about 5 songs get people to see the genius of this man and his band can do! Two Step, The Stone, Rhyme and Reason, Pig, and All Along the Watch Tower Are usually what I demo....Because a lot of people don't know this guy is a fantastic rhythm guitarist but is also able to play on a street corner and sound just as good! With Tim Reynolds....now you have a show!
I keep coming back to listen to 19:00 I've been playing guitar and writing music since I was 16 and I haven't been more in awe of a song's construction before. Dave has a way of driving the orchestra with 6 strings that inspires me. I really, really love this music ❤️
A true vision to have Dave Matthews stripped down to acoustic solo. Unearths the core of his music and lyrics like nothing else. It's a huge, courageous risk for an artist of his caliber, and what a revelation! Thank you, Dave Matthews for decades of fine music, thank you, Tiny Desk, for hosting another great concert.
They aren't the mainstream titan they were in 1994-2004, but the heartbeat of Dave Matthews Band is still thumping away. Every summer they're still packing people into the outdoor venues, selling out the seat sections and filling the lawn with a sea of people. It might astound you to see the amount of young people who go to these shows, front end of the lawn stuffed shoulder-to-shoulder with 18-24s.... in 2018. Groups of them 5-10+ coming to shows, all singing every lyric and predicting the opener or the next song the band plays, like true fans. Dave doesn't give a crap about having a social media presence, the band doesn't do cheesy marketing stunts or get themselves into constant TMZ stories. Still, the new generation coming up now found their way to DMB just the same. There is a carefree, happy atmosphere all around when the music starts, all your day to day stress and worries wash away for an evening, that has no shelf life on it. Plus you get to see a unit of world class musicians perform with a level of chemistry only able to be achacfrom 25+ years of touring together. The whole band rotates the spotlight around all night, each member having a few times a night where it's their moment to shine, and they somehow find a way to just blow the crowd away going balls to the wall every night of the tour. There are many moments when you see their faces as they watch each other rip it up, the music still sparks that fire, it goes out through their instruments and into the crowd, then the crowd sends it right back up to the stage. Its magic and impossible to resist getting swept up in, turns people who didn't know anything about DMB and got dragged to the concert by their friend, into the one dragging other friends to the show the following summer. Just one night of soaking that up in person will make anyone catch the bug... from the most die-hard death metal fanatic to that mumble rap fan who only listens to Lil Uzi Vert and Kodak Black, you walk out of there now a low-key DMB fan, then go down the rabbite hole on UA-cam watching live releases, going through the library on Spotify.... doesn't take long before you're checking to see if the tour schedule dropped by next spring. It's too hard to resist liking them after seeing them or just letting them grow on you, the music and overall experience of seeing it hits you deep down in the soul and just makes you feel good. You take home this happy afterglow effect that stays around for a long, long time.
What a great portrait to share. I can almost se myself there. I just recently discovered their music... I mean, I've known Dave's name for a while but I never really gave him a chance to get into my iPod (yes, it's been a long since I've heard Dave Matthews Band's name for the first time) but then, one day, I was feeling in the mood for new stuff and the first song I tried hit me hard on my chest: Dodo. Such an amazing tune, it felt weird to listen a song for the first time ever and yet feeling a little nostalgic but happy. After listening Dodo several times I went for it and listened to the whole album... And here I am now, sharing my story with another DMB fan :)
This version of Don't Drink the Water is so powerful, this is the first time I've really been able to appreciate the lyrics, so beautifully written. Dave still crushing it!
Wow... I never appreciated how much he has mastered control of his voice and singing style. It becomes obvious when you watch him sing as opposed to just listening. Really impressive. Mad respect.
He sings from every cell..... pure essence and completely engaged. So rare. Not interested in anything but the music... so few entertainers are this honest. Highest respect.
I have to add: Don't Drink The Water is the best song about colonialism I have ever heard (with Cortez the Killer a close second). I know that'll trigger a lot of folks here, but as a non-white Caribbean native with African roots I can really appreciate Dave's very REAL experiences with the impact of white colonizers on indigenous populations (he did live in Apartheid South Africa) coming through in his music. His use of African scales and riffs, combining them with African American and bluegrass stylings are magnetic. And despite his obvious left leaning he preaches unity and moving PAST our differences. He's woke without the angry antagonism, putting his money where his mouth is with his charity programs. I respect that man greatly.
When DMB toured South Africa for the first time in 2013, he opened the first show in Cape Town with Don't Drink the Water. Such a pleasure to have been there for that statement.
One of the greatest lyricists of my lifetime, and I wouldn’t be the half decent poet that I am if it wasn’t for Dave Matthews, but his approach to the guitar is so... Uncanny and beautiful. Rock on brother. The world is a better place with Dave Matthews in it.
I'm 19 and I've been to 4 or 5 dave mathews concerts because of my parents. I've loved every single one and it's certainly opened me up to every type of music. Of course I listen to rock and pop and rap and everything else but I will always come back to this as well as Jack Johnson.
that’s cool 👍🏻 I started around 19 years old I’m pushing 45 now.. your parents have exposed you to some great music. keep being a great son and spending times with what sounds like some kick a$$ parents
My first Dave show was probably 22 years ago, pre my 15 year old daughter, who begged me to take her to 2018 show. If that's not legendary I don't know what is. Dave!
B Cubed Yes!! I remember my mom playing them in 93 I think. I was 8. I'm 33 now, been to 10 shows or so, and brought my 12 year old son to 2. He loves them too!
The amount of 16-22 year oldsI saw at shows this 2018 tour and the previous few years is astounding to me. DMB might not be getting the same amount of mainstream attention/publicity they did in the 90s but the new generation is finding them somehow, and showing them the same love previous generations did for the last 2 decades. Even if it's under the radar, the heartbeat of DMB is still pounding away. They're not going anywhere
B Cubed that’s awesome!! I had a similar experience with my daughter. I saw Dave in the early 90’s before he was big and many times after.. them my daughter loved him and My wife and I took her it was pretty cool.
My first DMB show was exactly one week ago! After waiting for over 20 years I finally had an unforgettable experience! I had to face a long trip, 2 flights canceled, some other setbacks (as finding out my ticket was fake) but the minute the band started playing Warehouse I felt everything was worth it! I am so happy!
It took me 20 years to understand the lyrics to don't drink the water. I have know every single word that entire time, but apparently I never stopped to think about it. It makes sense that he would play it at NPR this far into his career as it might be his hardest hitting song.
I honestly didn’t get into DMB when I was younger cause I thought they were a little corny but I missed out. This was a great performance and the first song and don’t drink the water are my favorites from this set. Very powerful performances, I love the emotion he puts into his performances really draws you in.
Dave Matthews is literally a foundation to my childhood. They/he is my moms all time favorite band. I’ve listened to him since I was out of the womb hahaha I’m 20 now
Dave Matthews was kind of one of those names I always heard and came near the orbit of, but never quite bridged the gap to putting something to the name. The performance of Samurai Cop alone stood to prove all at once that I should have paid attention to Dave Matthews, because holy shit. And then for him to be so frank and witty. Thanks, Dave.
Same here: coming back from a high school year in the states some 20 years ago, seeing phish there (the lemon wheel, up in limestone, maine), i searcherd their music while studying and found dave around 2002 with "all along the watchtower" since than, i am a huge fan. I love the band, the stuff with tim reynolds and him being solo.
This guy touches my soul in a way that no other musician has ever been able too. Seeing them live was one of the greatest moments of my life that I will never forget. ❤
Good God! This solo performance of "Don't Drink the Water" is so dynamic and raw. I've listened to it dozens of times and really don't feel I truly understood this song until now!
Ary M Are you that miserable of a human being that you have to somehow bring negativity into such a positive comment? And no....I have never seen the video and it is possible to gain a way greater depth into the meaning of a song through a particular performance. I can promise you that your life will be much more fulfilling if you start approaching people and situations without contention and pessimism. Life is way too short. I wish you well!
Never underestimate an eccentric singer/songwriter and his lone acoustic guitar. True masters can render 10s of thousands of people silent and still with one guitar and one song.
The amazing thing is, I don’t even care about the music here. His banter on the mic is the best I’ve ever seen. I didn’t know the guy was this hilarious. 😂😂
I'm a huge Dave Matthews fan, this is easily one of his best performances in my opinion. There's something special about an artist and a guitar. Much like many of the artists on Tiny Desk, I would love to see him do a new solo album of his music on acoustic. It's special, almost fragile at times to see how gentle he can be without the rest of the band. I love this Tiny Desks for so many reasons. 2020 has been a time of revisiting things like this that make me calm. I'm glad things like this exist.
Dave Matthews is one of those musicians who has fallen victim to being lumped in with his most stereotypical of fans. If you think of bro-ish, rich college kids from the late 90's/early 2000's you'd be right....but you'd also be glossing over this dude as a musician. He's an unbelievable song writer and his guitar playing is so unorthodox and difficult especially on an acoustic guitar while singing. Singing extremely well in multiple registers I might add...amassing a discography and successful career spanning over multiple decades...not easy to do at all, you have to be a pretty amazing musician
I started out as one of those stereotypical fans. First show I went to was in 2005 with a small group of friends as juniors in highschool who wanted to go to the Gorge and party for 3 days. But after that first weekend i was hooked for life and then never missed a Gorge show up until Covid. Our group grew from us original 5 to over 20 and sometimes even 30. And we are still those partying fools, some of us more than others..... but we came for the music above all else. He is and will always be my most favorite and im constantly surprised and in awe of how amazing him and the whole band is. They are something special beyond normal musicians. Its unexplainable to someone who doesn't get it. But once you do.... then you really know and there is no going back. DMB forever!!!!!
You explain this very well there's something smug about his musical lyricism that is a big turn off to me, yet he's extremely talented per your comment regarding chord movements & style-- also plays with real musicians that's the other key that you did not mention: some of the jazz musicians he has played with are huge talents
Filmer Evangelista welcome to the world of live Dave Matthews shows. 3 hours of emotionally melting. i always walk away so much lighter than when i got there.
I love those performances and I so understand your comment. If you want another, watch Adele perform at Glastonbury in 2016. That’s one a crazy tearjerker lol
Wow. How lucky am i to wake up to this? I had the pleasure of meeting this unique soul at my graduation party in 94.... hometown luck! This is my escape to high school times again!
Justin Dallas I know where he is from. Do you know where he was when they formed and became big? In my hometown in Virginia in 1991. I can tell you that my graduation party wasn't in a low key club and it wasn't a visit either.
DMB was playing when I had my first big love and big deception (Halloween). When I made new friends drank tequila and had lots of reckless fun (Pig). When I met the love of my life (Everyday), it played on my wedding (You and Me). Now I’m pregnant listening to Samurai Cop in a loop. Let’s not forget these early days... ever!
This man and his band changed my life and the way i feel about music. Absolutely love them. Thank you, Thank you, thank you for sharing your universe given talent with all of us.
They *are overlooking him because a lot of highschool jocks smack the dancing nancy sticker on their car. It's sad. Good music doesn't get to be kept by a bad stereotype or any of them for that matter
He's got no edge. People hate when they can't find something to hate on. Very rare to see such popularity for an act that's so peaceful and sincere. It's always important to break down why perceptions are what they are.
@@Jacqustic People that think Dave has _no_ edge haven't seen a live performance of "Squirm" or "Time Bomb". Just because he and the band don't swing their metaphorical d*cks around all the time...
I lost DMB for about 10 years of my life and it just hit me back with this 2018 album. What a great album! "Samurai Cop", "Here on Out", "She", such great songs, pure DMB.
@@zionpope9491 that rendition of the Maker is utter perfection. I'd compare that album to Live at Red Rocks, but they are two different animals completely.
The number of times I've watched this Tiny Desk far outweighs all the others... it is a magical moment of quiet expression that soothes with every listen.
Holy sh**! Was that TOOOOOOO intimate??? Wow! Quivering, squirming, lookin painful. Oh but what emotion, purity. And his sense of humor is fantastic. It's no wonder he's one of my favorites and a huge influence in my music. Listening to Dave feels like being home....
This. Is. My. Youth. From 1995 and beyond. The first..... The first..... The last..... The only.... All irreplaceable memories. All accompanied by Dave. Miss those times. Miss those people. Miss those songs. Miss those vibes. Mercy. May we overcome this, turn it around, and carry on just a little bit longer. Thanks, man.
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I missed it!... :(
This is so wonderful. I remember when my goal was to play at Austin City Limits. No, I did not make it. Their stipulations were above what I could offer, large following. 😊🙋. I understood just anyone can be on that show without filling seats. I am sure this might be the same. But thank you for caring about unassigned artist. I love Dave Matthews music. Have a wonderful day everyone who work to make these concerts happen.
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I’ve met Dave and his wife multiple times. They are great genuine people. He’s such a talented musician
Multiple times?! What, do you live in the same neighborhood as them. I haven’t met a number of my own family members several times.
He seems super weird and needy. Maybe he's on something? Lil too much Dreaming Tree?
Dave Matthews will go down in history as one of the greatest, singer, songwriter musicians EVER!!!
I think that is definitely the feeling of his fans. For people who are not DMB fans, the appeal is lost on them. People either love him or find him kind of unremarkable.
@@squirrelbutler2119his appeal in many ways has to be taken as a totality of who he is and the songs he writes along with how he performs from his heart.
@@mdace34 okay.....
Don't we basically rate every singer-songwriter by those criteria, though?
My original response was simply pointing out that people either really like hiim or he doesn't appeal to them at all. Some friends of mine are huge fans, while others find him kind of boring or generic.
But, I guess that's why we have all different kinds of music and musicians, so everyone can find their jam!
@@squirrelbutler2119 yeah, you’re right. I guess I could have said what I meant a bit more clearly.
People used to say (and maybe still do) that he is a bad singer. So in that sense what I was getting at is that among the criteria for GOAT musicians is how well someone sings. I think, and maybe I’m way off, that many times the singers who don’t have the “traditional” singing voice get passed over by the masses and end up missing what makes those singer/songwriters great.
The best part of Dave is his humility. You say he will be the greatest anything, he would just laugh and deflect to the people around him. That! is actually what makes him great. He is good at many things but not great....He figured out...to be great, put great people around me.
I come back here every now and then, and get blown away every. single. time.
Same here.
I argue that Dave is one of the greatest musicians on the planet today.
i'd say top 100 in human history
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Not one's arguing with you...haha.
Absolutely!!! He invented a style of guitar playing and singing never before heard. He's great. And by the way, takes guts to do it an acoustic guitar .... My hat is off to this young man.
One of the best songwriters for sure, one of my favorite singers as well but that's the part people disagree with
Frankly, that first song was utterly mindblowing
Samurai Cop is such a deep song and I love it!!!
@@absfairabbyfouts7099 true, and with the dumbest name ever 😆. I love Dave’s sense of humor
@@Kanjo_Bazooie He was watching the cheesy movie “samurai cop” on tv when one of his kids were being born. That’s why he named it that
serious @2:45 you don't need words when your soul is singing
@@TubieSlate amen! Dare you to critique that!! That's a master at his craft!
After decades of listening to various artists, I come back to Dave. His songs are original, funky and warm. They remind me of a time when life was easier. Dancing Nancy.
It is the closest I have come to an aloha spirit vibe on the mainland. Describing his music as warm, like a loving hug, is an awesome way of explaining it. I found him at 14 years old and super lucky to have done so.🤗
couldn't of said it better myself. i would give anything to go back and feel that free and alive again.
My dad delivered newspapers for awhile in my hometown and he was doing a drop off in the lobby of the hotel Dave was staying at when they were there doing a show. Dave went up to my dad, asked if he could pay for a newspaper. My dad said he didn’t have to pay, but he did anyway. Then he stood there & chatted with my dad about the next town they were traveling to, etc. It was super early in the morning & DMB had just played a show the night before, so I’m sure Dave was tired. But he still made time for my dad. Really good guy.
Wow thank you for sharing this ❤️ Such a great memory for you and your dad. I felt this comment at 22:22 "amazing what a minute can do"
@@unstintingdevotion I just read your message at 22:22.
And I read your reply at 22:22 on my clock 😳
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Every time I watch this set I bawl my eyes out. I grew up riding around in my dad's truck, jamming out to DMB. My dad really loved Dave and the band. I think it's why he taught himself guitar. My dad and Dave would have been great friends if they ever met, I'm sure of it. My pops was a real one for sure. I miss him every day.
“Let’s not forget these early days, remember we begin the same. We lose our way in fear and pain, oh joy begin”
I wanted to upvote you but you have 41 likes. I'll leave it.
Sorry about your dear dad.
Can we just say a deep prayer for all the dads in the universe.
Mine passed at 52.
I love you dad.
Im 73 years old and so dammed lucky to come across with Dave Matthews . I'm hoping to see him perform in person before I fade away. for now I'm watching and listening to him daily. keeps me young!
If you're fading, you might want to make your first and what might be your last, the Labor Dave Weekend at the Gorge in Washington State. Three nights of DMB at one of the most scenic places in the world to see a large-scale show!
Come out! Dave fans are a great community and all are welcome… except jerks. We don’t like the bros either. They talk too much while they’re playing.
And make sure to watch the Rock and Roll Hall, DMB is getting inducted!
This is what it looks like when someone is doing what they love and were born to do.
You sound as if you were born to make a well-spoken comment like this, and as if you love to do so.
Check out fkj good for the soul just like good ol Dave
yupppppp....indeed. he just gets better and better as years go on
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great way to put it!
One of the best songwritrers of all time
I refused to listen to The Dave Matthews Band when I was a kid because it was mainstream. That was a horrible mistake. This guy is absolutely amazing
I was thinking the exact same thing. You’re probably also in your mid 30’s
Me as well.
I'm in my mid-30s. Just discovered what a mistake it was to dismiss DMB as a 12-year old because they "didn't rock hard enough."
His music is so sincere and soulful. I guess I can't really blame myself for my inability to recognize this. Probably takes some life experience to really connect with it.
Early 40s here. The Luther College concert was my first Dave album, then Listener Supported. Their popular/studio recordings were some of the last ones I discovered. I’ve seen them live a few times and they are one of the best touring bands I’ve ever seen.
You gotta see them live in concert @JoshyWashy
This person`s voice has been in my head for well over 20 years.
^^This. 1997 for me. I remember listening the Luther College recordings on repeat for years. Peace to you!
crazy to think before these crowded streets came out when I was 15 months old!
jddelori - same here!
jddelori 94' for me. UTTAD will always be my favorite
This person's voice WILL BE in my head for the next 20 years. Amen
Dave has been the soundtrack to my memories for 25 years.
This performance is on another planet.
Idem
Michael Mesolella I agree
Michael Mesolella please tell me I’m not the only one who stops a conversation to make someone listen to a lyric that perfectly fits that moment in time???
Michael Mesolella wow. I felt this. I’m 28 and started listening to him because of my brother when I was 3. He is the soundtrack to my life. I love this man like family and I don’t know him. He’s saved my life
I get it bro....
My mom talked about Dave Matthews band all time time growing up because he would play around her college all the time. Now at 20 I’m finally understanding just how incredible he is
I'm know I'm getting old when I see posts like this. I saw DMB in 1992 and I was 22.. 😖
That's beautiful. You never know when things will hit you, if ever. But if it did hit, oh... I wish I knew what I know now when I was younger lol
Posts like this make me realize how young I was when it began for me, 10 years old in 98, I’d go on to form friendships family and so many core memories all because of this music… music that shaped me, moved me and has saved me time and time again. It brings me joy knowing that parents of my age are passing this love onto their children.
I love that Dave Matthews is cool enough to do a tiny desk concert. Guy sells out stadiums and well, here he is.
I think they just like to perform. They could have retired 10 years ago and still have too much $$ to spend in their lifetimes.
Tiny desk is a nice way to reach new audience, even for bulldozers like dave Matthews.
Tiny Desk is not some shmuck platform. The big boys and girls do this
He did a show at some summer picnic in CT a few years back. It’s on here. Just showed up with an acoustic and played. Highest grossing touring artist in history. Dave is a cool cat.
Dave is a beautiful soul. He's extremely humble and grateful.
My God, is he getting BETTER?
No dude. This is him.
Listen to some early Dave Matthews man
No
As a songwriter and a vocalist I'd say yes. I don't know about his guitar playing though. Nothing tops what he was doing on that goddamned instrument from Under the Table to Everyday.
He is getting veder
Mercy is just beautiful. “Lift up your eyes. Lift up your heart.”
NPR - thank you for the quality of sound. Those mics are incredible and all the time the engineers put into making this for us. Thank you.
the beauty is that it looks like two mics... unless one is out of frame. he's just really good. great performances can be recorded with little tech required.
@@fctxepxkndaxlifxkhed 2 mics is not few. It's normal.
howard sterns performance has better sounding mics id say, w the Dave mathews, you can compare the sounds , but these mics are always solid
That main mic for his vocals looks like the Sennheiser 416.. legend Hollywood boom mic for movie dialogue - Sounds great on Dave.
THANK YOU NPR!!
That's what it sounds like when the soul is allowed to express itself.
Yes!!!
Well said Mr. Bonnell. Please don’t forget your cake.
agreed,
Imagine All the People
@@markmcarthy596 🕊️🌎🌏🌏🕊️
I don't think (most) people truly appreciate the brilliance of his songwriting. Don't Drink the Water, for 95% of the song, has this warm and inviting feel, but it is from the perspective of the villain. So clever.
Sting does that as well.
This is one of the best tiny desk concerts ..hands down
Agreed
Yep
Laughable
Tough to say since I haven’t seen them all but Tedeschi Trucks’ TDC was fire!
Dave came into my dad's clothing store years ago and bought some clothes for his concert that night. My dad is a bit out of the loop and he finally recognized Dave's name and he went in the back to look for a CD of his to put on. After my dad couldn't find it, Dave said, "That's okay I've probably heard it before" and that's when I began to love Dave Matthews.
This is the comment I was looking for! What kind of shirt is he wearing? Got to get me one of those.
I love this!!
Luke Shaw GREAT STORY!
Best DMB story ever!!
Wow thank you for sharing this ❤️ Such a great memory for you and your dad. I felt this comment at 22:22 "amazing what a minute can do"
No pretense, completely putting himself out there. So genuine.
Setlist
0:02 Samurai Cop (Oh joy begin)
5:05 Here on out
8:52 Don´t Drink the Water
15:48 Mercy
19:02 So Damn Lucky
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Thank you
Don’t skip the adorable inter-jam chitchats, y’all! 🥰
It already says that in the description but thanks!
This version of Don't Drink the Water has brought me to tears. So intense and soulful. Thank you, NPR, for sponsoring such talent from across the globe
absolutely! i've always loved the song, but it seems to age like fine wine as Dave ages. the "hoooooooome" note in this version pierces me. It's hauntingly beautiful
They use our tax dollars.
I wish I could figure out how musicians compartmentalize the emotions while they sing. I have learned half a dozen songs that I can’t get through without sobbing. Don’t Drink the Water is tough for me to listen to without tearing up.
Best song he ever wrote according to dave
gives me the chills every time I hear it, absolutely beautiful.
He takes me back to the 90s, Sitting by a bonfire with some friends.
He's just a fucking legend. Nobody can say otherwise. Incredible musician. Even better man.
it's astounding to me the amount of disrespect and quasi hate he and his bandmates receive. they're all very good musicians and have been doing this for 25+ years as a band and i'm sure on their own before they got together. they've sold millions of albums, won a grammy and nominated for many more, sell out stadiums and amphitheaters, plays solo and duo sets acoustically. his writing is his own and even has some pretty darn good covers of songs like "long black veil". pretty accomplished if you ask me.
@@Oldysrv Congratulations on your cool guy membership.
amazing musician!
STRONGLY DISAGREE
@@caseymoreland1611 so why are you watching it then?
Dave Matthews has saved me in my darkest times
Same with me, my friend! Long Live, Dave!!
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Same here and Linkin Park
same.
Same
His chord progressions are amazing
And chord voicings
And the tempo difference with the vocals is unreal. Yeah, he’s probably an alien…
They are indeed very unique and complex.
yeah I get it, I can see it now. There is something pretty amazing in his performance. He is not scared to dig down and be one with the music - which is a precious thing
If you think this is digging down and being one with the music, this performance of seek up will knock your socks off.....
ua-cam.com/video/o4eahcog1CA/v-deo.html
Check out him live at radio city
@@EffortlessQigong Or Live at Luther College
And his entire band follows suit - along with literally *_everyone_* in the audience. It's really something amazing to behold.
See him live. I've seen plenty of incredible artists.. but to this day only Dave brings me to tears. It's spiritual in a sense. If you ever have the chance to see him, GO. He's worth $300. He's worth $500. He's worth $1000. Imo.
Dave plays like a man possessed by emotion. Reminiscent of Joe Cocker. Gives his heart & soul...each song like a birth 💚
Excellent analogy❤
Check out some old videos of John Martyn... there's a transatlantic session version of his song "May You Never" that channels like this. Incredible.
Wow thats very true.
Nailed it 👌👌
I’ve watched this over and over and every time I go away amazed at the sheer talent of this man! I wished he did more of these tiny concerts.
Seeing Dave Matthews going solo feels very emotional. His lyricism really stands out.
ridgerunner lololol siccccckkkkk
if only he played black and blue bird
I agree, I never really got into him, even seen him a few times at festivals. I like this format much better. shows why the band is called Dave. gets lost in the production for the passerby i guess. I guess that was my loss...
I recommend you check out his live stuff with Tim Reynolds.
Douglas Wong pshhhhhh mind blowing record Dave is great and Tim Reynolds what a monster player....sooo good
To anyone who caught “the bug” from this set. Look up Live at Luther College then Radio City after. Dave has a good friend named Tim Reynolds, their acoustic work is out of this world.
Thanks for this. I'm watching a video from the RC show right now, and it's killer! It's "#41", here: ua-cam.com/video/Amvtyb-efbU/v-deo.html
That was so damn long ago to. Just beautiful
Wish they would do a record of mayakoba
Best live performances of all time. So glad we have em forever
I really like the Las Vegas set with Tim too
When i was 18 in 2001, friends of mine ran into me while i was getting gas. They said "we have an extra ticket to Dave Matthews, free of charge...you wanna go"? And i went and it changed my life from that point. Ive always loved all music, but nobody hooked me like DMB. Since ive worked at a very popular radio station in west Tennessee for 13 years, so ive seen them all. This man and his band has done so much for me personally, through personal problems, ect. 39 shows later for me....still love these guys. Best therapy ever.
I live in West Tennessee and I see DMB everytime they're nearby (Saw them at Autozone park and in Mississippi several times). Dave Matthews has literally saved my life on so many occasions. His music has been there for me when people weren't. I adore him. Hands down my favorite artist.
Every performance is 100% commitment
I feel like Dave plays the guitar exactly like he wants. The connection he has with that instrument is astounding. No note is wasted.
I love simplicity but as guitarist even as well as he plays this there are much more impressive guitars than this like Nils Lofgren playing Keith Don't Go live acoustically. If you like this its great but its not the most amazing guitar playing. Sometimes this is all that someone wants to do just as Mark Knopfler quotes he enjoys playing simple things more. I thought I was that guitar player. Dave as a combo singer guitar player is his dealio
@@thedude-jb7wx there are far better guitarists but his stlyle isn't emulated much unless they're trying to be Dave. Very percussive and he uses weird chord voicing
@@monkeyman1327 Hes a very good player but im sure he is limited to a style just like even the greats are. Now if Chet Atkins took a Comfortably Numb solo like Dave Gilmour in Pulse and got that kind of soul id say GOAT. Im sure Gilmour wishes he could play like Chet. As an all around guitar player im most impressed with Atkins. Just my opinion.
Andrew Cota look up John frusciante my friend
@@Qwickv the RHCP are my favorite band. John is a legend.
God I wish this was five hours long. I could watch Dave play all day.
Dave's mumbled, somehow coherent ramblings in between songs have always been so entertaining. Some of my favorite parts of his live albums
This is some amazing DaveSpeak
The years have been good to Brother Dave. His voice has aged like a fine wine.
Steve Paradiso I just had this conversation with a friend last night! So clean and clear in the 90’s and it’s roughened and developed this rawness that just gets better... The emotional depth man...
@@angeladailey3103 A bit like Leonard Cohen? T.
It sure has. 🍷
I can understand the obsession with Dave. I'm finally a fan. I can't stop watching. He's truly remarkable. Thank you for this!
Welcome :)
And this is absolutely nowhere near his best work
Me too
I always played a game w people. Many know him from the radio and most specifically "Crash into me" Many think is a love song...LOL It's not....but a song about a peeping tom! haha But alas Dave Matthews is VERY VERY funny. Very Gracious.....and a humanitarian! He's one in a million. A fantastic musician and man! But his true work is masterclass. To understand how to play the guitar and learn what he does, has done, and can do is insane! I usually am able to with about 5 songs get people to see the genius of this man and his band can do! Two Step, The Stone, Rhyme and Reason, Pig, and All Along the Watch Tower Are usually what I demo....Because a lot of people don't know this guy is a fantastic rhythm guitarist but is also able to play on a street corner and sound just as good! With Tim Reynolds....now you have a show!
@@timothyfoote6658 Next you’re gonna tell me Jimi Thing isn’t about Hendrix. 😁
SET LIST:
"Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)" (0:00) ... album: "Come Tomorrow" (2018)
"Here on Out" (5:05) ... album: "Come Tomorrow" (2018)
"Don't Drink the Water" (8:51) ... album: "Before These Crowded Streets" (1998)
"Mercy" (15:47) ... album: "Away from the World" (2012)
"So Damn Lucky" (19:01) ... album: "Some Devil" (2003)
Marin Varenina 👌🏼
Real MVP
You're doin the LORD'S WORK!
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GOAT
alright i think tiny desk is my new favorite format on youtube. this is true quality content
Yep the sound quality is always spot on for that crazy recording area. Some true sound engineering going on over at NPR.
I keep coming back to listen to 19:00 I've been playing guitar and writing music since I was 16 and I haven't been more in awe of a song's construction before. Dave has a way of driving the orchestra with 6 strings that inspires me. I really, really love this music ❤️
A true vision to have Dave Matthews stripped down to acoustic solo. Unearths the core of his music and lyrics like nothing else. It's a huge, courageous risk for an artist of his caliber, and what a revelation! Thank you, Dave Matthews for decades of fine music, thank you, Tiny Desk, for hosting another great concert.
he's done tons of acoustic sets in the past
well said sir!
Steven Dorsey i apologize but I don’t see how it can be a risk when he’s done tours and live cd’s just purely acoustic
Great music stands by itself. Go Dave go!
Geez buddy
They aren't the mainstream titan they were in 1994-2004, but the heartbeat of Dave Matthews Band is still thumping away. Every summer they're still packing people into the outdoor venues, selling out the seat sections and filling the lawn with a sea of people. It might astound you to see the amount of young people who go to these shows, front end of the lawn stuffed shoulder-to-shoulder with 18-24s.... in 2018. Groups of them 5-10+ coming to shows, all singing every lyric and predicting the opener or the next song the band plays, like true fans. Dave doesn't give a crap about having a social media presence, the band doesn't do cheesy marketing stunts or get themselves into constant TMZ stories. Still, the new generation coming up now found their way to DMB just the same. There is a carefree, happy atmosphere all around when the music starts, all your day to day stress and worries wash away for an evening, that has no shelf life on it.
Plus you get to see a unit of world class musicians perform with a level of chemistry only able to be achacfrom 25+ years of touring together. The whole band rotates the spotlight around all night, each member having a few times a night where it's their moment to shine, and they somehow find a way to just blow the crowd away going balls to the wall every night of the tour. There are many moments when you see their faces as they watch each other rip it up, the music still sparks that fire, it goes out through their instruments and into the crowd, then the crowd sends it right back up to the stage.
Its magic and impossible to resist getting swept up in, turns people who didn't know anything about DMB and got dragged to the concert by their friend, into the one dragging other friends to the show the following summer. Just one night of soaking that up in person will make anyone catch the bug... from the most die-hard death metal fanatic to that mumble rap fan who only listens to Lil Uzi Vert and Kodak Black, you walk out of there now a low-key DMB fan, then go down the rabbite hole on UA-cam watching live releases, going through the library on Spotify.... doesn't take long before you're checking to see if the tour schedule dropped by next spring. It's too hard to resist liking them after seeing them or just letting them grow on you, the music and overall experience of seeing it hits you deep down in the soul and just makes you feel good. You take home this happy afterglow effect that stays around for a long, long time.
exactly! this is what happened to me. My first show was at Busch Stadium. Hooked for life. I've now seen them countless times, worth every dime!
TEFFT PATTERN Verrrrry well said. On Point
Well said. Long live DMB
What a great portrait to share. I can almost se myself there. I just recently discovered their music... I mean, I've known Dave's name for a while but I never really gave him a chance to get into my iPod (yes, it's been a long since I've heard Dave Matthews Band's name for the first time) but then, one day, I was feeling in the mood for new stuff and the first song I tried hit me hard on my chest: Dodo. Such an amazing tune, it felt weird to listen a song for the first time ever and yet feeling a little nostalgic but happy. After listening Dodo several times I went for it and listened to the whole album... And here I am now, sharing my story with another DMB fan :)
Their latest album is great as well. The consistency of the group to put out solid music over the years is just amazing.
This version of Don't Drink the Water is so powerful, this is the first time I've really been able to appreciate the lyrics, so beautifully written. Dave still crushing it!
Wow... I never appreciated how much he has mastered control of his voice and singing style. It becomes obvious when you watch him sing as opposed to just listening. Really impressive. Mad respect.
He sings from every cell..... pure essence and completely engaged. So rare. Not interested in anything but the music... so few entertainers are this honest. Highest respect.
I have to add: Don't Drink The Water is the best song about colonialism I have ever heard (with Cortez the Killer a close second). I know that'll trigger a lot of folks here, but as a non-white Caribbean native with African roots I can really appreciate Dave's very REAL experiences with the impact of white colonizers on indigenous populations (he did live in Apartheid South Africa) coming through in his music. His use of African scales and riffs, combining them with African American and bluegrass stylings are magnetic. And despite his obvious left leaning he preaches unity and moving PAST our differences. He's woke without the angry antagonism, putting his money where his mouth is with his charity programs. I respect that man greatly.
I feel like your comment hasn't gotten enough love and attention. you are so absolutely right
Beautifully said 😍
When DMB toured South Africa for the first time in 2013, he opened the first show in Cape Town with Don't Drink the Water. Such a pleasure to have been there for that statement.
@@ml6719 Typical white person response. I actually wish you were right, but you’re not.
@@ml6719 If only that were true. But that's white privilege: you can ignore "race issues".
51 and still such a dilf. Love this man.
The dudes a legend.
Meg Alyssa goat
why? No rules to being a musician or anything for that matter. Do whatever you want
No doubt.
Might be useless to you, some people like to hear how songs came about.
True. I agree. Never mind!
can't stop coming back to this one
THANKS FOR LEAVING IN SOME OF HIS BANTER. I ENJOY LISTEN TO THE CRAZY THINGS HE SAYS
One of the greatest lyricists of my lifetime, and I wouldn’t be the half decent poet that I am if it wasn’t for Dave Matthews, but his approach to the guitar is so... Uncanny and beautiful. Rock on brother. The world is a better place with Dave Matthews in it.
I'm 19 and I've been to 4 or 5 dave mathews concerts because of my parents. I've loved every single one and it's certainly opened me up to every type of music. Of course I listen to rock and pop and rap and everything else but I will always come back to this as well as Jack Johnson.
that’s cool 👍🏻 I started around 19 years old I’m pushing 45 now.. your parents have exposed you to some great music. keep being a great son and spending times with what sounds like some kick a$$ parents
My brother had been telling me to come with him for YEARS. I finally did and I haven’t looked back. Timeless music right?
Nice! I absolutely love Dave, but cannot stand Jack's voice.
I hope you come to the Gorge brother
I’m 17 and going to my first DMB concert this year, It’s up to us youngsters to keep Dave and jacks music alive!
My first Dave show was probably 22 years ago, pre my 15 year old daughter, who begged me to take her to 2018 show. If that's not legendary I don't know what is. Dave!
B Cubed Yes!! I remember my mom playing them in 93 I think. I was 8. I'm 33 now, been to 10 shows or so, and brought my 12 year old son to 2. He loves them too!
The amount of 16-22 year oldsI saw at shows this 2018 tour and the previous few years is astounding to me. DMB might not be getting the same amount of mainstream attention/publicity they did in the 90s but the new generation is finding them somehow, and showing them the same love previous generations did for the last 2 decades. Even if it's under the radar, the heartbeat of DMB is still pounding away. They're not going anywhere
B Cubed that’s awesome!! I had a similar experience with my daughter. I saw Dave in the early 90’s before he was big and many times after.. them my daughter loved him and My wife and I took her it was pretty cool.
@@kimanthistewart1384 Flood Zone. Richmond, Va. 90 91ish. Sooo long ago
My first DMB show was exactly one week ago! After waiting for over 20 years I finally had an unforgettable experience! I had to face a long trip, 2 flights canceled, some other setbacks (as finding out my ticket was fake) but the minute the band started playing Warehouse I felt everything was worth it! I am so happy!
He just gets better over time. Like fine wine this man, this musician, this artist... beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your talent.
It took me 20 years to understand the lyrics to don't drink the water. I have know every single word that entire time, but apparently I never stopped to think about it. It makes sense that he would play it at NPR this far into his career as it might be his hardest hitting song.
I have heard him call this his best / favorite song
I honestly didn’t get into DMB when I was younger cause I thought they were a little corny but I missed out. This was a great performance and the first song and don’t drink the water are my favorites from this set. Very powerful performances, I love the emotion he puts into his performances really draws you in.
It's a deep one, for sure! Very emotional
Same here! And this version is absolutely incredible. Definitely one of my favorite songs of his.
Been in love with the Matthew's Band since high school in the mid 90's.
Yes my friend. So many good memories partying out to Dave for over 20 years now.
Dave Matthews is literally a foundation to my childhood. They/he is my moms all time favorite band. I’ve listened to him since I was out of the womb hahaha I’m 20 now
Dave Matthews was kind of one of those names I always heard and came near the orbit of, but never quite bridged the gap to putting something to the name.
The performance of Samurai Cop alone stood to prove all at once that I should have paid attention to Dave Matthews, because holy shit.
And then for him to be so frank and witty.
Thanks, Dave.
Keenan Ross can't say I thought they'd ever gain fans from that song
check out his version of All along the watchtower , was my introduction to him few years back . blew my mind :)
Same here: coming back from a high school year in the states some 20 years ago, seeing phish there (the lemon wheel, up in limestone, maine), i searcherd their music while studying and found dave around 2002 with "all along the watchtower" since than, i am a huge fan. I love the band, the stuff with tim reynolds and him being solo.
I was your 41st like so cheers to you sir
Andrew nice #41 reference
This guy touches my soul in a way that no other musician has ever been able too. Seeing them live was one of the greatest moments of my life that I will never forget. ❤
Good God! This solo performance of "Don't Drink the Water" is so dynamic and raw. I've listened to it dozens of times and really don't feel I truly understood this song until now!
Gary Kramer yeah this hit my soul. Wonderful performance.
You remember the music video? And if/when someone actually listens to the lyrics it doesn’t take long to get the tale it tells.
Ary M Are you that miserable of a human being that you have to somehow bring negativity into such a positive comment? And no....I have never seen the video and it is possible to gain a way greater depth into the meaning of a song through a particular performance. I can promise you that your life will be much more fulfilling if you start approaching people and situations without contention and pessimism. Life is way too short. I wish you well!
Gary Kramer this is so wholesome
Go listen to his sessions at aol version
Never underestimate an eccentric singer/songwriter and his lone acoustic guitar. True masters can render 10s of thousands of people silent and still with one guitar and one song.
This actually bought me to tears, it is so beautiful.
Me too just now!
Raw. Real. Vulnerable. Talent.
Thank you for sharing.
The amazing thing is, I don’t even care about the music here. His banter on the mic is the best I’ve ever seen. I didn’t know the guy was this hilarious. 😂😂
One of the best songwriters ever
Mercy...this song save my heart in this moment...thanks
I'm a huge Dave Matthews fan, this is easily one of his best performances in my opinion. There's something special about an artist and a guitar. Much like many of the artists on Tiny Desk, I would love to see him do a new solo album of his music on acoustic. It's special, almost fragile at times to see how gentle he can be without the rest of the band. I love this Tiny Desks for so many reasons. 2020 has been a time of revisiting things like this that make me calm. I'm glad things like this exist.
Some of his stuff just pulls tears of joy from my eyes.
The man plays the guitar on an entirely different dimension!! The sound he makes is right from the soul!!
Dave Matthews is one of those musicians who has fallen victim to being lumped in with his most stereotypical of fans. If you think of bro-ish, rich college kids from the late 90's/early 2000's you'd be right....but you'd also be glossing over this dude as a musician. He's an unbelievable song writer and his guitar playing is so unorthodox and difficult especially on an acoustic guitar while singing. Singing extremely well in multiple registers I might add...amassing a discography and successful career spanning over multiple decades...not easy to do at all, you have to be a pretty amazing musician
Very well said Sir! 👏
I started out as one of those stereotypical fans. First show I went to was in 2005 with a small group of friends as juniors in highschool who wanted to go to the Gorge and party for 3 days. But after that first weekend i was hooked for life and then never missed a Gorge show up until Covid. Our group grew from us original 5 to over 20 and sometimes even 30. And we are still those partying fools, some of us more than others..... but we came for the music above all else. He is and will always be my most favorite and im constantly surprised and in awe of how amazing him and the whole band is. They are something special beyond normal musicians. Its unexplainable to someone who doesn't get it. But once you do.... then you really know and there is no going back. DMB forever!!!!!
You explain this very well there's something smug about his musical lyricism that is a big turn off to me, yet he's extremely talented per your comment regarding chord movements & style-- also plays with real musicians that's the other key that you did not mention: some of the jazz musicians he has played with are huge talents
I couldn't agree more here. I also feel the same could be said for John Mayer.
He’s Unbelievable ♥️
23 minutes of pure bliss and connection.
You know those performances you watch that make you feel so in awe and really certain that they were born to do this and you just cry your eyes out?
Filmer Evangelista welcome to the world of live Dave Matthews shows. 3 hours of emotionally melting. i always walk away so much lighter than when i got there.
I love those performances and I so understand your comment. If you want another, watch Adele perform at Glastonbury in 2016. That’s one a crazy tearjerker lol
Hands down the best tiny desk concert
I love being introduced to new artists on Tiny desk! this guy will go far
kk lol
underrated comment.
Lol
Made me smile a little....no homo.
kk lol he’s closing in on 30 years of touring...
Wow. How lucky am i to wake up to this? I had the pleasure of meeting this unique soul at my graduation party in 94.... hometown luck! This is my escape to high school times again!
sword & armor I’m SO SO jealous of you.
He’s South African, has family in Cape Town, comes over now and again. Heard he plays a few low key acoustic clubs when he visits.
Justin Dallas I know where he is from. Do you know where he was when they formed and became big? In my hometown in Virginia in 1991. I can tell you that my graduation party wasn't in a low key club and it wasn't a visit either.
I am so incredibly grateful for the person who “discovered” him. What a gift they gave to us all.
DMB was playing when I had my first big love and big deception (Halloween). When I made new friends drank tequila and had lots of reckless fun (Pig). When I met the love of my life (Everyday), it played on my wedding (You and Me). Now I’m pregnant listening to Samurai Cop in a loop.
Let’s not forget these early days... ever!
Beta Lewis beautiful!
Beta Lewis oooo I’m sobbing. Me too.
Your comment gave me chills since it reminded me so much of my life. Thanks
Oh wow, that'd be an honor as a musician to be a soundtrack to some of someone's most special memories.
LOVE. IS. UP. TO. YOU!!!
It truly is. And you can never make someone choose it.
This man and his band changed my life and the way i feel about music. Absolutely love them. Thank you, Thank you, thank you for sharing your universe given talent with all of us.
I love Dave. That will never change. He's a catalyst for my soul.
Wow, immediate goosebumps. How can people hate this guy? He's incredible.
They *are overlooking him because a lot of highschool jocks smack the dancing nancy sticker on their car. It's sad. Good music doesn't get to be kept by a bad stereotype or any of them for that matter
He's got no edge. People hate when they can't find something to hate on. Very rare to see such popularity for an act that's so peaceful and sincere. It's always important to break down why perceptions are what they are.
@@Jacqustic People that think Dave has _no_ edge haven't seen a live performance of "Squirm" or "Time Bomb". Just because he and the band don't swing their metaphorical d*cks around all the time...
@@TheRedOctoberProject he clearly didnt mean musical edge. He meant social controversy.
Such an uplifting guy with a genuine heart
Couldn't be more grateful that he pulled out So Damn Lucky. Heart is full.
I lost DMB for about 10 years of my life and it just hit me back with this 2018 album. What a great album! "Samurai Cop", "Here on Out", "She", such great songs, pure DMB.
This really shines on how special Dave is vocally.
This version of Samurai Cop was crazy good.
He is such a specific guitar player. I just love watching him like this.
Nothing beats acoustic Dave. Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds Live at Luther College is so good and a must hear if you like this video.
Radio city tho, is an absolute masterpiece!
Totaly agree = very good advice fellow ☝️🎯👍💜🎼☮🍀😘
@@zionpope9491 that rendition of the Maker is utter perfection. I'd compare that album to Live at Red Rocks, but they are two different animals completely.
the one at radio city is also awesome man
Weird, wonderful Dave Matthews. So many thoughtful comments on here. Thank you for all the beautiful music, man.
The number of times I've watched this Tiny Desk far outweighs all the others... it is a magical moment of quiet expression that soothes with every listen.
Sings with pain sings with hurt sings with love sings for work sings so easy sings so struggly yet all words are lovely! We love you Dave!!
Oh Joy Begin is the most emotional amazing solo performance I have ever seen.
Music is a feeling before anything else and he displays that very well.
Holy sh**! Was that TOOOOOOO intimate??? Wow! Quivering, squirming, lookin painful. Oh but what emotion, purity. And his sense of humor is fantastic. It's no wonder he's one of my favorites and a huge influence in my music. Listening to Dave feels like being home....
I need this to be about 2 hours long...
Lol! Me Too! Dang I Hated It To End!
You ain't lying
go to a concert and it will be 2+ hours, haha
Try looking up dave Mathews and Tim Reynolds at radio city
Right click and select "loop". Just kidding. I know what you mean.
This. Is. My. Youth. From 1995 and beyond. The first..... The first..... The last..... The only.... All irreplaceable memories. All accompanied by Dave. Miss those times. Miss those people. Miss those songs. Miss those vibes. Mercy. May we overcome this, turn it around, and carry on just a little bit longer. Thanks, man.
the comments on this video alone made me smile so big, nevermind the beautiful music, thanks Dave...