Daniel Norgren: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@atoperez]

After watching this video two years ago I fell in love with his music. Yesterday I could finally see him playing live in Deventer (Netherlands). It has been the best show I have ever been in my life. I’m 28 years old. It was not because of the instrumental parts, nor their vocal lines, or skills, but because they are able to transmit pureness and emotion in such a way that paralyzes you, it’s almost a mystical experience. In addition to this they are very very humble on stage. If any of you from the band ever read this thanks a lot for continuing writing this music and showing it to the world. It’s not an easy life, but you are making ours very easy with your sound. Cheers

[@Baspastoorsify]

en dat heb ik dus gemist. pfffff

[@montenour]

I completetly agree, such a lovely experience being at a concert with these guys

[@robbyt.5258]

Nice words you found for this exceptional musician. Thanks

[@atoperez]

@@Baspastoorsify He is coming back to NL in July (Den Haag) I think

[@dominicaustin6016]

buying my tickets now!

[@vincentebaez2574]

I always have to revisit this set by Daniel Norgren every now and then. 💯

[@Lootfisk]

When I'm coming home, my mind starts to roam I go to bed while picking up speed The surface may say I'm doing okay That I got what a man might need I got my degree, a brand new TV The parts where I live ain't too bad But I can't recall, none of it all In any dreams I've had --- The sky is big and white and I'm locked inside Working all day with a frown I guess I'm just a coward who would need to get fired And banished from this town --- Beautiful storytelling and writing in the verses of Putting My Tomorrows Behind. The lyrics do capture the dread and struggle of working; being forced to an office every day of the week to make ends meet. For what? Materialistic needs? To get a brand new TV and "ok" apartment? All the while - the sky is blue and the forest is waiting outside. The inner child in us never dreamt of this dystopic adult life. "Although things aren't too bad, and I have a lot to be thankful for, something is missing in this life".

[@BoarhideGaming]

I first heard Daniel's music when I was doing exactly the opposite of that, when I was travelling for months on end, free and unburdened by sorrow or doubts. That's long past now, and as is always the case, I didn't know what I had, not completely. Now I'm getting stuck in that weird system of having to work your life away to prove you're worthy of...living? Not starving? Not being homeless? Being where most of us are really makes this song hurt all the more. Knowing how he's singing about how you were and how you are now is like a gut punch.

[@afisch9724]

Like the Steve Earle line… I sold my soul for wheels that roll, now I’m stuck here in this town

[@boogiewoogie13]

most patient drummer in the world. i love all of them and their very heartwarming music!

[@andrewjudahmusic]

Serious props to the audio engineers on this, such a nice sound

[@francismuir9313]

npr sound mixers are great talents (Josh Rogosin, Patrick Boyd)!! It really shows when you take in the many different genres and balances of sound they work with through this show.

[@DanielRieger]

Crazy how one guy can be so multi talented. I love the editing to make it look like a full band

[@ibropwns]

Also, CGI is very realistic, just look at how they made him appear younger/older - flawless!

[@hedhell]

All swedes are multi-talented ;)

[@hedhell]

bro haha are you trippin? Is no editing at all 😅 I’ve seen this band live in Karlstad on a small theater with a crowd on 100 people. It’s not many bands that has the composition and “tightness” as these guys have.

[@122jonte]

@@hedhell mannen det var skämtet

[@kc9491]

He's A Swede, HELLO???

[@SighNoMore100]

“Everything you know” is a masterpiece

[@cdavis1067]

I want "Everything You Know" played at my funeral! Such a jubilant, sad song! Absolutely beautiful, amazing song and set! Thank you so much for sharing this guys! All my best to you and yours.

[@justkeepquiet]

Such a good version of Moonshine Got Me, it made me cry ..

[@dasein3317]

Finally! He was like a hidden Swedish gem in the beginning. But slowly he’s been reaching out to a bigger audience! He has been making music since 2007, check him out! He is one of the best from sweden, period.

[@sebastiant4206]

Upptäckte honom på Roskilde 2011. Är hooked sedan dess.

[@jankazdevs]

Let me guess your swedish?

[@dasein3317]

jankaz devs Det kan du hoppa upp och sätta dig på

[@marianneberndtsson1898]

Bästa jag vet 💓💓💓🎧🎧

[@Wanderer-l9h]

@@jankazdevs Danish. And I can confirm this statement ;)

[@matthewsimser7259]

New favourite artist right here. Right up there with Khruangbin, Hermanos Gutierrez, La Lom, the Blck Keys doin blues, you know, really good stuff!Blessed music. Oooh wee, these boys got that soul!!

[@theblackkey96]

Är så jävla glad just nu.

[@smittysmat7826]

I don’t mean to jump the gun and get all crazy, but I’ve been listening to a lot of his stuff recently and am starting to think he might just be my new favorite artist. Not just him but his band. What’s not to like? They check all the right boxes for me. Just plain brilliant.

[@bhkidd1582]

That's how I feel after just discovering them last week. Between this and the KEXP show...wow

[@cdavis1067]

Amen Brother!

[@maciejkowalski9842]

The best part starts at 0:00 till the end

[@markjohnson8352]

Wonderfully put 😊

[@yannickl.2625]

Dire que j'ai écouté cet artiste merveilleux au Pérou pour la première fois, je n'oublierais jamais, on avait bu et fumé toute la nuit avec un couple d'amis de Puerto Malabrigo sur une plage immense au bord du Pacifique les vagues étaient énormes, on s'amusait à mettre chacun notre tour du son et tout d'un coup la claque merveilleuse, Daniel Norgren... bref des moments que l'on n'oublie jamais j'en ai encore des frissons, ceux que seule la musique peut donner !

[@MrJspits]

If you ever get the chance to see these fellows live, go. Go, go, go! They're worth every penny and more. Vibrant, beautiful, simply stunning. Top three of the 100+ concerts I've been to. Thanks Daniel and Daniel look-a-likes.

[@randolphelizabeth]

Hypnotic!😊

[@benholt5466]

Who ever put a thumbs down to this doesn’t feel music !! The hairs in the back of your neck !!! The feeling inside your soul !! Seen him twice , most connected ive ever felt at a gig

[@AslanW]

Daniels music always makes me long to be out in the Swedish wilderness. It's like a primal howl that haunts my soul.

[@testosapiens]

Daniel just reconciled me with today’s music. So good.

[@strace67]

seen him twice live. Best show ever. Second best show ever.

[@koosdeen7913]

After I saw this tiny concert, I found out about a concert a few weeks later in my former hometown, Groningen. I got tickets and: wow, from the beginning till the end, I was amazed. People from all ages, young people and elderly, we're listening and looking. One of the best concerts I've ever experienced.

[@pariswalker4907]

Once in a while I see an artist giving his best…and what a feeling I get …thank you!!!

[@T0insou]

amazing artist, wildly underrated

[@felixl9715]

What is so cool about Daniel and his band is, that every time I see a new clip or go to a concert there is always a new version, or interpretation of the songs. Totally different vibes, always incredible.

[@SimonAlexanders]

As a swede I couldn't be more proud of this guy. Cannot understand how he's not more well known yet. Truly hope that this appearance on NPR will get him some more recognition.

[@ThijsWever]

This guy has played at a small festival in the Netherlands in 2014. Been a fan ever since! Seeing him again this February. Love the man!

[@juditbicskey]

👍🎸😍🤗(HUNGARY)

[@genXcripple]

tiny desk! i love you so much, can’t say it enough. never heard of these guys, such a beautiful sound. makes me feel like i’m traveling places i’ve never been, but feel completely at home. i appreciate all of you 🤗 love, respect, and hugs from my corner of the galaxy 🙏❤️🤗

[@robertstephens165]

They really r cool. Super sound.

[@mr.melontoyou]

SpaceMuffin here here

[@lillzico77]

This man is so fantastic. Talk about music from the soul. 🙌🏻

[@NazariyRebeznyuk]

That guy with a long hair are so talented, just a legend!

[@robbyt.5258]

This is one of the many pearls that can be discovered here. Great. So much feeling and passion more is not possible.

[@RonnieandBarty]

This was beautiful... 🙏🏼 from the Himalayas ..🤙

[@dostpranjal]

India?

[@Jackiegoal]

It's a weird thing. I discovered The Tallest Man on Earth through Tiny Desk, over 10 years ago. Went to a concert in Utrecht, where Daniel Norgren was the support act. I was blown away. Listened to all his records hundreds of times, including the amazing Kerosene Dreams that weirdly seems to have vanished from the face of the earth. Went to more than 10 of his concerts all over Europe. Spoken to him a couple of times after those shows. And still, I hadn't seen this video until today.

[@myskaaa]

haha, I went to his concert in Copenhagen back in 2013 and HE HAD a wonderful support act - Workers in Songs. I'm sure you will love them too!

[@SEGFU]

Seeing these guys live is something special. There studio albums are great, but live... man, you leave with a big smile that last for days!

[@vsechp_]

His songs are so beautiful that I might cry. I say this, I rarely cry

[@randolphelizabeth]

It really does reach past the defenses. I feel the same way. I've seen him live and also listened to this TD concert about 30x!

[@titojackson278]

Its like Joe Cocker and a song bird had a baby.. band is fukn tight AF too! soo much soul... these guys are the real deal. Rock and roll will never die.

[@tryitworks]

Saw him/them 6 years ago as extra for tallest man on earth. moonshine got me for real ❤️ awesome to see them again and even on npr.

[@ajcbng8289]

There's some serious lovemaking to the 1970's going on here. Thank you AGAIN, Tiny Desk. I can count on your judgment without fail. 🌞🌞🌞

[@bcrooks94]

Been listening to Daniel for over a decade and finally got to see him live a few months ago and I’m glad to say he was well worth the wait! I’m so glad he’s getting some recognition as the fantastic songwriter he is!

[@MrsMonstercupcake]

Just found this guy couple of weeks ago. Never heard of him before and now he's on Tiny desk!? Kör hårt Daniel och resten av bandet! All kärlek

[@alfmato92]

Grattis! Försök se honom live, det är en fantastisk upplevelse

[@friesiamans1966]

same here - when i discovered him, i sat there the whole evening, listening to song after song, and more than once the water filled my eyes, incredible experience! can´t remember when i had that before....... best wishes from germany

[@lordbuddybear]

Finally! Thanks NPR :) Norgren is not only a great musician, but also one of the nicest I was fortunate enough to talk to after a concert. Great person, and in a certain mood, his songs are the only ones that seem to fit

[@aevea]

Love Daniel’s music, so pleasantly suprised to see him on Tiny Desk! If you haven’t listened to him before I highly recommend all of his records although ”Alabursy” is my personal favourite. ”Why may I not go out and climb the trees?” and ”Lonely girl” are the best songs I have heard in a long time.

[@moamoa7067]

Can't agree more with you👏

[@MrJspits]

Why may I not go out and climb the trees? is indeed a wonderful song. Can't get enough of that one.

[@dhirens3507]

Saw him live a couple of years back. "Why may I not go out climb the trees" live was just incredible.

[@friesiamans1966]

yay! i didn´t expect anyone else to love exactly these particular songs most like i do - i might add "my rock is crumbling", because this is happening with several persons around me - too many have already crumbled away and some i miss dearly - one of them is my mother and i´m very sure she would also have loved this guy for his wonderful songs... love and greetings from germany

[@Sean-qw3lw]

Great session, and subperbly recorded by the engineers at NPR. This is the best version of Moonshine I've heard, slowed down with a trippy groove. I saw Daniel play solo in Valencia a couple of months ago with just a piano and he put on a stellar performance in front of a tiny crowd. He deserves to be huge.

[@katharinajung2718]

simply WOW! soo happy for the band to have been invited to tiny desk concert! this was otherworldly..fully immersed with dream sounds and so much inspiration. epic band, iam so happy i have found them

[@randolphelizabeth]

Thanks, Tiny Desk! I heard this concert and immediately Googled this guy to see his concert schedule. His US tour was over but I happened to notice that he was going to be performing in The Netherlands a few months later when I was there. Friends and I were in Amsterdam but we took the train to Utrecht and saw his fantastic show! It was THE best night of that trip.

[@erik....]

That's quite lucky! I'm from Sweden and I hope he will come home to play sometime too.. I just missed him not very far away from here unfortunately though.

[@dasein3317]

00:00 Putting My Tomorrows Behind 05:13 Everything You Know Melts Away Like Snow 11:35 Moonshine Got Me

[@Sabbatical_k]

thanks bud!

[@Nordiccampfirekitchen]

Daniel and band. Pure. Real. Moonshine got me as well.. NPR, thanks.

[@elinarborelius781]

Daniel is a genius. This is just a small piece of all his work so its just for you to put his music on in your earphones, go for a nice walk in our beautiful nature, and enjoy :)

[@Robilbo]

Another treasure discovered under that tiny desk....¡ Refalling in love again with rock and roll. Thank you people

[@chriscushing3369]

I've never heard of them before. They are awesome! Thank you NPR!

[@1Cyberix]

A great bluesman. Thank you NPR!

[@lloydevans535]

SO MUCH FEELING LOVE THIS SO MUCH! MOONSHINE GOT ME

[@tomas5376]

Geees! Takes me places I haven’t been for a long time! A cross between The Band and the Dead with many others thrown in! Bring ‘em back!👍✌️😊🙏🏼🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@kchughes7901]

who knew they had the blues in Sweden? this is awesome Moonshine got me...

[@Coolcardino13]

wow stumbled up on this one. great songs. great vibe. moonshine great riffs.. enjoy

[@Sabbatical_k]

Im so proud of you Daniel!!! been a fan since day 1 my man!! love u so miuch

[@alexo3176]

"Everything You Know Melts Away Like Snow" is both beautiful and haunting. It's been in my head for about a week straight since I first heard it here. And that's something that only awesome music can do.

[@GustavGoodstuff]

What an incredibly beautiful performance. Music doesn't get any better than this !

[@kyleburch1169]

Just found these guys about a yr ago! Many thanks to tiny desk an the band! U GOT ME! I WILL B HOWLING AROUND MY HOUSE!

[@pjmclach]

So glad I stumbled on this and his KEXP performance

[@mcor1]

Try the Ancienne Belgique concert if you liked this and the KEXP clip.

[@pjmclach]

@@mcor1 That one is killer!

[@jamesmacphee4868]

Just brilliant... the whole band gel so well together, Daniel though stands out... my favourite music... can't get enough.

[@roundtripping]

I hear a lot of Daniel Johnston, mixed with...something intangible. Sublime.

[@NiPaVou]

@tiny desk : Thank you so much for what you're doing. You bring joy and beauty in our lives along with all those great musicians you present. Thank you!

[@TehillahNolan]

What beautiful music to change the atmosphere of my day. Thanks guys. Great performance indeed. ❤🧡🤗

[@Addeyee]

Proud to be from sweden. This man is amazing, check out his album wooh dang. All these guys is just pure feeling

[@Arat1t1]

I've been waiting for this one to come to KZbin, and it's just as good as I had hoped.

[@juanitajones6448]

Enjoyed this tremendously... Rich Soulful Tones..They all were feeling it in their souls. 💗💗💗💗

[@lirelwingas5446]

absolutly beautifull

[@secretzombie3976]

Moonshine makes everything you know melt away like snow, and has me putting my tomorrow's behind.

[@Sabbatical_k]

hauntingly beatiful mate

[@Justusrabbits]

I am always delighted by these concerts. This is another great band I had to learn more about.

[@ExplorerOffgrid]

now thats a Hair Band I can appreciate.

[@jurmalare]

They are absolutely fantastic!

[@djhawke6464]

Ugh, I saw them at pickathon in Oregon and fell in love. Became my new favorite band instantly

[@timothykatch1855]

Thank you. Beautiful, genuine, and heartfelt.

[@gully5565]

I've never heard of these guys but this is amazing

[@hukama6911]

this is why i subsribed

[@AslanW]

Sweden represent! I'm so happy to see Daniel is expanding his reach. Kärlek från Göteborg!

[@24-Com]

I'm not sure how the guitar is creating that hyper tremolo, especially in the last song. Vocal harmonies are deep. Super psychedelic sound!

[@robertstephens165]

Yes tripping

[@chrisf6216]

Yes, what a great effect and I have yet, despite watching, to see how they are doing that - cheers!

[@bigb333]

@@chrisf6216 Looks like he's hitting the trem arm rapidly after he hits the high note.

[@chrisf6216]

@@bigb333 Thank you! Now I see it. So subtle to my old eyes lol

[@bigb333]

@@chrisf6216 I saw the hand wobble, and my first thought was he had some kind of electromagnetic field-altering device on his hand and it was doing cool things to the pickups... then I saw the trem arm on a closeup :#

[@mr.melontoyou]

He is amazing! That voice!

[@yb8433]

Daniel, finally at Tiny Desk

[@MedSou]

Putting my tomorrow behind ❤❤❤

[@ellenflowerhill]

I couldn't be happier right now

[@koosdeen7913]

Waw!! I was listening breathless.

[@peterjones5428]

WOOOOOHHHH DANGGGGG DAT BOY GOT IT ALL!!!!!!

[@TH-lo8mq]

Beautiful recording.

[@pariswalker4907]

Big fan!!! Thank you brothers!!!

[@Imrightyourewrong1]

Oh how I've been waiting for this!

[@verabeard6481]

Deep, deep soul.

[@daodedu]

Divine music !! thank you !!

[@jonasmellberg3309]

När jag kommer hem.. Tack Daniel.

[@MissFitHero]

Thank you 🙏🏼 for sharing these fantastic artists! LOVE ☮️🖖🏽

[@davesad9701]

Loved every second!!!!!!

[@jmillerdesign]

Daniel is amazing. He always looks like he's not showered for a week, but that's ok, he's got so much talent.

[@randolphelizabeth]

😂 yeah. We overlook😂 the hygiene issue for his brilliance.

[@cincykid2393]

Such a unique sound

[@CaleAnderson]

Agreed, wonderful sound.

[@robertstephens165]

Awesome dude

[@HenritheHorse]

Sounds like the 70s.

[@Alfred0Mrqz]

Sounds a little bit like grateful dead

[@walleviolencia]

Anything but uniqe, all from the very best music all over the world, BUT performed with real magic. Amazing!

[@malothedog1]

What a band................

[@mariaheleana1]

Moonshine got me just a trip to the moon and back

[@aladeenmadafaka6286]

Peace smoothly landed on Earth...

[@Andrea.Manfredini]

I used to had a cap, as old and dirty as his, and i loved it… … God, i miss my cap . :´(

[@raymondlawson2301]

Well done bring him back !👏

[@SailingVinderla]

I just need to watch this 6000 times more and then I'm at 250 000

[@radurapeanu]

I also just can’t stop listening to it. Been on it for 2 weeks now, on and on. Still going strong.

[@joyus21]

So good

[@strumbadstroller7350]

So looking forward to seeing this band in a couple of months at End of the road festival.

[@volcaniadread]

he got nice van morrison vibes, i like 💙