Saw them live, the whole band was amazing. Some dude yelled from the audience if Michelle wanted wings and she said yes, so he climbed on stage and they ate chicken wings on stage together lol
When I was reading this comment I thought for a second this person in the audience had a pair of wings from some costume - then I read the second line of your comment lol. Seeing them live is definitely on my bucket list!
@@dontgotocollege5232 She doesn't climb scales or slam dunk every note like Celine Dion or Mariah Carey but she emotes beautifully and her range, naturally, works well within her songs.
What I don't understand is how anyone can describe this music as being 'boring'. It's so special, with Michelle's voice being so special and fragile, while in till death, there is the beautiful blending of sounds from all the violins, the piano and guitars. Till Death is probably my favourite song, feeling like a strange and vivid dream, filled with memories lost from long ago. Absolutely beautiful.
people who find Japanese Breakfast boring might like her old band better, Little Big League. i love both, but im still kinda sad LBL only made two albums before breaking up, they were so good.
@@user-pf2zt6kk6o I would recommend reading Michelle's book 'Crying in H Mart' which explains everything in far better detail, but basically, her and her husband got married as a way to give her terminally ill mother something to look forward to before she passed. She died two weeks after the wedding. The book provides a lot more context which makes the circumstances of their wedding much more devastating.
Till Death is my favorite song of 2017. Many songs represented the grand scheme of things and the state of the world from individual to a general perspective. This song does the contrary by giving a context of the world as it is to paint the scenario and then it moves to the love between two people. By itself it is a pretty well written and instrumentally beautiful song. Minimalist but with enough depth showing how much both people mean to each other. The lyrics in the end show some of the pain they have gone through, from traumatic events, and then it ends with the fear of losing each other to death. I love this song.
She’s such an amazing songwriter. Her music fits her so perfectly. She has a somber sense that you can hear in her vocals and it really just completes everything you’re hearing. Michelle is a truly unique and genuine artist.
So glad Japanese Breakfast gets an NPR Tiny Desk Concert! I saw this group perform at the Neurolux in Boise, Idaho, about a month ago, and I bought both cd's and have really enjoyed listening. Michelle Zauner is a very interesting songwriter, and there is something so compelling, honest, and pure about her singing. Anything that helps promote the interesting musicians who are currently ignored by big record producers is most welcome! I have made many wonderful discoveries on Tiny Desk. Thank you NPR and the many, many talented people who get a chance to reach a wider audience.
I come back to this video every now and then and i cant emphasize how impactful this performance is. Its so beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.
Came here because @withcindy talked about the memoir Michelle wrote for her mother. Did not know anything about them before and now that I listened to this, I am absolutely enchanted. So glad I came here to check them out.
I find that Michelle Zauner is incredible, authentic, fragile and so artistic. I am reading her book ' Crying in H mart', which is so real and touching my heart. I didn't know of Michelle Zauner until I read her book. I'm now exploring and learning her music. It is a blessing to meet a person like Michelle Zauner.
I am obsessed with Japanese Breakfast lately, Boyish is definitely my most favorite song of all time~ it's simple, but it's catchy also the lyrics are perfect for what I'm experiencing. Really love the instrumentals as well ❤️
I recently discovered Japanese Breakfast through a collaboration Giraffage did with Michelle in one of his new songs titled, "Maybes". When I started listening to Michelle's tracks, I instantly found them to be a true hidden gem. To see them here, on NPR, is a real treat.
Tiny Desks always give me that spark of inspiration back in a second ; they remind me why I want to do what I want to do. Michelle Zauner, Japanese Breakfast- amazing, amazing.
Michelle’s book, “Crying in H-mart” is fantastic. This album and her book reference her mother’s death. For example her Korean mother used to make her a Japanese breakfast sometimes.
she’s incredible. i was lucky to see them for free at the Paper Tiger and it was amazing. her voice transports you and everything feels surreal. she’s an incredible performer and you can tell she’s so incredibly humble because she would smile so much and look at the ground because the crowd loved them so much. i adore her
I saw these guys live in concert and they were great, another band Mother opened up for them with a similar vibe. The bass player for Japanese Breakfast in particular is incredible live. They have some songs where he can really groove on.
Saw them live a few nights ago! Absolutely amazing. I’m so grateful I got to see them debut a few new unreleased songs and when they’ve already finished touring for jubilee!!
if you guys love michelle she had this incredible band named little big league; which was an og boyish song and i saw her live not knowing it was their last tour, i was so happy to have gotten their set list
Oh, WOW!! This is just BEAUTIFUL. The melodies, and lyrics are so heart touching. While listening to this, I felt this soothing calm, like a cold morning in a cabin out in the woods. I loved it.
I put off watching this performance (still less than 24 hrs) cause I had a feeling that I would burst into tears. And I was right! only took 5 seconds lol
what always interested me about michelle's voice is how she uses its limits with conscience. she's very aware of her voice and its instrumental value. i remember she said in an interview that she was proud of a certain song because it was "dynamic" and that struck me as being unusual and intriguing.
Your boyish reassurance is not reassuring And I need it And all of my devotion turns violent If you go to her, don't expect to come home to me [Chorus] I can't get you off my mind, I can't get you off in general So here we are, we're just two losers I want you and you want something more beautiful [Verse 2] Lack of inhibition works wonders in revealing every demon And all this confrontation, this suffering What do you want from me? If you don't like how I look then leave [Chorus 2] I can't get you off my mind, you can't get yours off the hostess Watched her lips reserving tables As my ugly mouth kept running Love me Love me!
the raspy voice in the choirs are one of the best things of this band, besides the voice of Michelle, i tried to reach the tone but I died in the attempt lol
for folks coming here 5 years later, she performed this the day of her FIRST EVER headlining show, which was at the Black Cat in Washington DC. She brought the string trio with her!!! (I joked with her at the merch booth afterwards that I would "see her at the 930 club" and she laughed at me with MIRTH! Of course, the next time she was in DC, less than a year later, she had sold out two nights at the 930 club! who's laughing now?)
El único comentario en español xd Michelle es maravillosa, me gusta la intensidad con la que canta y las letras tan personales. Su voz es muy sublime, realmente. Es una rica, la amo 💟 btw, till death es una de los mejores del álbum :)
Saw them live, the whole band was amazing. Some dude yelled from the audience if Michelle wanted wings and she said yes, so he climbed on stage and they ate chicken wings on stage together lol
When I was reading this comment I thought for a second this person in the audience had a pair of wings from some costume - then I read the second line of your comment lol.
Seeing them live is definitely on my bucket list!
I mean what do you expect from wingchick69
I thought red bull
It's a tradition to bring her food
That's so cool
She has the perfect amount of imperfection in her voice. Absolutely beautiful.
Totally get it!!
she’s not the greatest singer yet she still sounds great lol
These are my thoughts that I can't transform to words. Thanks for the help lol
I cant hear whats wrong with it?
@@dontgotocollege5232 She doesn't climb scales or slam dunk every note like Celine Dion or Mariah Carey but she emotes beautifully and her range, naturally, works well within her songs.
What I don't understand is how anyone can describe this music as being 'boring'. It's so special, with Michelle's voice being so special and fragile, while in till death, there is the beautiful blending of sounds from all the violins, the piano and guitars. Till Death is probably my favourite song, feeling like a strange and vivid dream, filled with memories lost from long ago. Absolutely beautiful.
people who find Japanese Breakfast boring might like her old band better, Little Big League. i love both, but im still kinda sad LBL only made two albums before breaking up, they were so good.
TILL DEATH is my favorite song right next to The Story by Brandi Carlile. Love it
Yikes.
@@danstvguy wdym
Horrid voice
I love Japanese Breakfast, Boyish is one of the best ballads if heard, sounds like it’s made during the Elvis era, gorgeous
And the mv compliments it incredibly
Agreed. Wayyy underrated
the way they look at each other when they say “marriage” for the “till death” makes me cry after learning the circumstances of their wedding
@@user-pf2zt6kk6o I would recommend reading Michelle's book 'Crying in H Mart' which explains everything in far better detail, but basically, her and her husband got married as a way to give her terminally ill mother something to look forward to before she passed. She died two weeks after the wedding. The book provides a lot more context which makes the circumstances of their wedding much more devastating.
@@user-pf2zt6kk6o this is japanese breakfast- Michelle Zauner is the lead singer. But yes, mitski is also phenomenal
Tiny desk concerts changed my life
0:00 - Boyish
4:05 - Till Death
7:57 - This House
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i hope someone loves you everyday forever in the way you need, because you deserve it
Personally I think she's my artist of the year. Soft sounds from another planet is incredible from front to back.
Allen Hill top record
Allen Hill exactly
How about this year?
Man if Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers didn’t drop an album in 2017, then soft sounds would easily be album of the year no question.
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The book she just released is soooo good.
Yes. I just finished reading it. I cried the hardest when she started wailing while she changed her deceased mom’s clothes
Till Death is my favorite song of 2017. Many songs represented the grand scheme of things and the state of the world from individual to a general perspective. This song does the contrary by giving a context of the world as it is to paint the scenario and then it moves to the love between two people.
By itself it is a pretty well written and instrumentally beautiful song. Minimalist but with enough depth showing how much both people mean to each other. The lyrics in the end show some of the pain they have gone through, from traumatic events, and then it ends with the fear of losing each other to death.
I love this song.
great interpretation, so much meaning in a few words
japanese breakfast is one of my favorite niche artists. michelle's voice has made me cry so many times
this house is probably one of my favorite song this year.
The way she sings is so sincere and makes my heart ache. So beautiful.
She’s such an amazing songwriter. Her music fits her so perfectly. She has a somber sense that you can hear in her vocals and it really just completes everything you’re hearing. Michelle is a truly unique and genuine artist.
Are you on drugs? This is zero talent; complete trash
So glad Japanese Breakfast gets an NPR Tiny Desk Concert! I saw this group perform at the Neurolux in Boise, Idaho, about a month ago, and I bought both cd's and have really enjoyed listening. Michelle Zauner is a very interesting songwriter, and there is something so compelling, honest, and pure about her singing. Anything that helps promote the interesting musicians who are currently ignored by big record producers is most welcome! I have made many wonderful discoveries on Tiny Desk. Thank you NPR and the many, many talented people who get a chance to reach a wider audience.
HOLA!!!!
HOW ARE YOU!?!
Michelle, this tiny desk concert was truly amazing. Your voice soothes me very much. I’m coming back to this again and again
Searched for a Japanese breakfast NPR 2 days ago, disappointed to find one didn't exist. What a roller coaster.
I cried in the shower when I sang these lyrics to myself. They just took everything back to a hard relationship. It is so beautiful though.
I also like crying in the shower :)
i really like the tone and emotion of her voice when she sings the line "your voice in the night sing me to sleep" :D
Best song
3:55 "this next song is called til death, and it's about marriage" *she and her husband look at each other*
gbrlsrn wait thats her husband?
yes! he joined the band. soft sounds is dedicated to him
@@gbrlsrn omg are you sure?? 💔💔💔
@@mamangcilorjaxel6117it's true!
JDHAKFJS IK IT WAS SO SWEET
till death makes me sad in a way I can't ex[plain.
the way the strings build during the lyric about being sung to sleep moved me to tears the first time i heard it. It's a beautiful song and sentiment.
Same feeling :')
HER VOCALS ARE STUNNING HOLY
What are YOU hearing?
boyish is soo beautiful, even better than studio version. wow
Favorite band in this last year. Seen them 3 times. Michelle is such a great performer.
Chase Adams I'm jealous lol. Hoping I get to see her at some point
I come back to this video every now and then and i cant emphasize how impactful this performance is. Its so beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.
Came here because @withcindy talked about the memoir Michelle wrote for her mother. Did not know anything about them before and now that I listened to this, I am absolutely enchanted. So glad I came here to check them out.
Oh fuck, those strings put the songs in another level of awesomeness! So beautiful! Michelle is so freaking talented!
THIS IS SO AMAZING!!!! THE SOUND, THE WORDS, THE SENTIMENT. CAN THIS BE THE SOUNDTRACK TO MY LIFE? THANK YOU
ThePunkyDuck TINA!
I've been waiting for this forever :). She's is a great musician and poet. She writes lyrics you can get lost in.
I find that Michelle Zauner is incredible, authentic, fragile and so artistic. I am reading her book ' Crying in H mart', which is so real and touching my heart. I didn't know of Michelle Zauner until I read her book. I'm now exploring and learning her music. It is a blessing to meet a person like Michelle Zauner.
she could’ve killed a performance of Posing for Cars on Tiny Desk. I wonder why we did not get a TDP during the Jubilee era
11 minutes, i wished this was an hour! love it!
Toby Kral 💟💟💟
I love how she's married to one of her bandmates and they play a song about marriage
Also the 2 violinists in the video are a couple. Love abounds.
@@beevee9480 how did u know this
@@ajsuflena156 googled their names :)
@@ajsuflena156 it’s in her book
What’s the song called ?
love how michelle is playing what seems to be, a classical guitar
I am obsessed with Japanese Breakfast lately, Boyish is definitely my most favorite song of all time~ it's simple, but it's catchy also the lyrics are perfect for what I'm experiencing. Really love the instrumentals as well ❤️
I recently discovered Japanese Breakfast through a collaboration Giraffage did with Michelle in one of his new songs titled, "Maybes". When I started listening to Michelle's tracks, I instantly found them to be a true hidden gem. To see them here, on NPR, is a real treat.
Giraffage's latest album blew me away.
Have returned here countless times throughout the years, truly wonderful music
So beautiful, they got a new fan.
Isabel Vda yep... I'm all in now.
Tiny Desks always give me that spark of inspiration back in a second ; they remind me why I want to do what I want to do. Michelle Zauner, Japanese Breakfast- amazing, amazing.
OMG I was waiting for this!!! i literally just searched up "japanese breakfast npr" last night and it wasn't here yet on YT! i'm just so happy! :')))
Michelle’s book, “Crying in H-mart” is fantastic. This album and her book reference her mother’s death. For example her Korean mother used to make her a Japanese breakfast sometimes.
Great reminder. She almost looks like she could be Brandon Lee’s sister. Or, even Jack White’s🧐
I watch this video ever single day
ive watched this 10 times in the past 2 days
she’s incredible. i was lucky to see them for free at the Paper Tiger and it was amazing. her voice transports you and everything feels surreal. she’s an incredible performer and you can tell she’s so incredibly humble because she would smile so much and look at the ground because the crowd loved them so much. i adore her
I saw these guys live in concert and they were great, another band Mother opened up for them with a similar vibe. The bass player for Japanese Breakfast in particular is incredible live. They have some songs where he can really groove on.
Saw them live a few nights ago! Absolutely amazing. I’m so grateful I got to see them debut a few new unreleased songs and when they’ve already finished touring for jubilee!!
Picture window, Honey Water and Mega circuit 😭😭❤
mixing (live sound) is phenomenal
if you guys love michelle she had this incredible band named little big league; which was an og boyish song and i saw her live not knowing it was their last tour, i was so happy to have gotten their set list
2024. Llevo sintiendo esto en cada parte de mi desde hace 3 años.
I love it when my favorite bands and people get on here!!!
boyish depicts my story more than i ever could
That's what great artists do.
Mood.
wow i almost cried listening to Till Death
Why would anyone give a thumbs down to this? Why?! This is why we can't have nice things
Saw them live this last year. Fantastic concert experience. Probably the most enjoyable concert experience I’ve had so far in my life
Wasn't expecting to see them here, awesome performance!
Oh, WOW!! This is just BEAUTIFUL. The melodies, and lyrics are so heart touching. While listening to this, I felt this soothing calm, like a cold morning in a cabin out in the woods. I loved it.
I put off watching this performance (still less than 24 hrs) cause I had a feeling that I would burst into tears. And I was right! only took 5 seconds lol
This is one of her very best performances. She DESTROYED this event!
I can listen to her sing for hours and it would never get old
AMAZING HARMONIOUS VOCALS, WHAT A BLESSING
Their music brings me so many emotions, so visceral.
saw them in philadelphia (their hometown) last july, couldn't help but get tearful.
the audio IS AWESOME always love japanese breakfast
what always interested me about michelle's voice is how she uses its limits with conscience. she's very aware of her voice and its instrumental value. i remember she said in an interview that she was proud of a certain song because it was "dynamic" and that struck me as being unusual and intriguing.
you ever come across artists that sound even more amazing live well that’s japanese breakfast for you saw her in houston and wooow i was blown away
Your boyish reassurance is not reassuring
And I need it
And all of my devotion turns violent
If you go to her, don't expect to come home to me
[Chorus]
I can't get you off my mind, I can't get you off in general
So here we are, we're just two losers
I want you and you want something more beautiful
[Verse 2]
Lack of inhibition works wonders in revealing every demon
And all this confrontation, this suffering
What do you want from me?
If you don't like how I look then leave
[Chorus 2]
I can't get you off my mind, you can't get yours off the hostess
Watched her lips reserving tables
As my ugly mouth kept running
Love me
Love me!
I’m so terribly in love with Michelle’s voice.
Me too.
the raspy voice in the choirs are one of the best things of this band, besides the voice of Michelle, i tried to reach the tone but I died in the attempt lol
I watch this every day, this is everything, a tour de force.
Great band, love the additions of the stringed instruments, suits their style well
Totally unlike the sound in the KEXP session and yet ... still awesome and spine-tingling!
That is a sign of quality!
I've only been listening to this band for about a month now and this makes me love them so much more.
So good! Her voice is amazing and phrasing is really good. :)
Michelle Zauner, you are special and you are lovely. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Michelle came to my school earlier this year. Armed with an SP-404 & a guitar, she shut shit down. Big fan!
for folks coming here 5 years later, she performed this the day of her FIRST EVER headlining show, which was at the Black Cat in Washington DC. She brought the string trio with her!!!
(I joked with her at the merch booth afterwards that I would "see her at the 930 club" and she laughed at me with MIRTH! Of course, the next time she was in DC, less than a year later, she had sold out two nights at the 930 club! who's laughing now?)
I'm going to see them live in two days!!!
still in love with their ep.
A LOT of radiohead in there, especially voice lines.... love it
She is beautiful inside and out
I cried to this in chemistry class thanks Japanese breakfast
Instead of paying attention in chemistry class? Kids today.
I get to see her live in like a month. I can't believe it. Im so excited
Glad I discovered this group from Tiny Desk (: Their music sounds like driving in an old movie at night
HELP my three favorite songs from the album
this was very dope. glad to see Japanese Breakfast on here.
Alex G (Sandy) next.
saw them together in ATL
well fuck you, then. (don't take it personally, I'm just bitterly jealous)
yes yes yes pls
Such talent. Must be amazing feeling that loved and accepted by an audience! Many Blessings
The Violine...Just Beautiful...
Naming the band *JAPANESE BREAKFAST*
Origins *GERMANY-KOREAN*
😇
Recently discovered them and I'm so obsessed with her voice. Boyish is definetely my favorite one.
just discovered this group. slaps
Drink espresso like tasted tears when I listen” till death “, salty & bitter
I can’t tell what is this feel
Saw her in Austin at ACL 2018 and it was my favorite performance of the whole festival! I love her
I could. Listen to these 1000 times
so glad to have found her music
I had tickets but I wish I was able to go to their concert with Jay Som as their opening. So good live
Jay Som opened for them? That must’ve been holy.
Soft Sounds is for sure one of my top 5 albums this year.
Be Sweet hooked me!!!
Track list:
00:00 Boyish
03:56 Till Death
07:35 This House
dreamy
Awesome! Saw them on AudioTree Live, so glad to see them on Tiny Desk!
El único comentario en español xd Michelle es maravillosa, me gusta la intensidad con la que canta y las letras tan personales. Su voz es muy sublime, realmente. Es una rica, la amo 💟 btw, till death es una de los mejores del álbum :)