Darlingside: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@rcgamer]

Until you see them live you don't understand how talented these guys are.

[@archiejordan1504]

Exactly. They are simply stunning live.

[@mystikmeg]

Saw them at Bristol Hippodrome. A night I’ll never forget. The Catbird Seat was my wedding song.

[@jspihlman]

It's crazy just how many instruments they can all play and how many they use in recordings, especially the number of unconventional instruments and sounds you don't often hear in rock music.

[@rad1009]

Huge props to the sound guy for these tiny desk concerts. The mix often sounds better than the studio version of the song.

[@ElGuitaristo79]

Absolutely agree. These concerts often make me wanna buy the original records. And many times I was very disappointed then.

[@makudonarudokairu]

You'll probably appreciate Audiotree as well. Not all are top-tier like tiny desk but they have some great setups, depending on the video.

[@JJ-ej4yk]

They run the mix very dry, without reverb and other effects - Sounds really natura. Makes a nice change from the records.

[@mattdaaamon]

a legend

[@rbrianharris]

They unnecessarily soak their sound with reverb and effects and moody garbage. Took me a while to find a dry recording just to see what they really sound like. As I suspected, they're terrific. Someone needs to have the courage to click the "bypass" button on the Fx console.

[@Jduhbs]

This is one of those bands that you will always remember hearing for the first time and what it was like.

[@carinm.bonifacino]

Correct!

[@mattdaaamon]

I was at the first concert where they made it after getting promoted by xpn. It was special man.

[@Zion-18]

End-of-time lyrics, the description says? No, they're definitely talking about playing Mario. "The flag sunk," "the world has flattened out," "a level further down," "Mushroom clouds reset the sky / Extralife""

[@nbburnham]

the kinda 8 bit sample they sing over is very reminiscent of Mario/early nintendo as well

[@joshcoy6399]

They've also got a great song about Back to the Future.

[@joshcoy6399]

udi9 its "Go Back" kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqm9ZK2Jf9F_pNE

[@dolcedolente]

They write some of the prettiest songs that I've ever heard.

[@maxwell9211]

This is the daddest bands of all the dad bands

[@Dadlen1]

Their harmonies are so unbelievably precise in every one of their live performances. Very impressive troupe of musicians.

[@cimtook]

Just saw these guys perform at the Greek Theater, opening for Brandi Carlisle. WHAT a treat! Probably the best opening act I've seen at any venue in the 40 + years of concert going. Can't wait to see y'all headline!!

[@sallyglass3817]

BORN IN CA MBRIDGE, MA. SPENT MUCH TIME THERE IN LATE 60''S EARLY 70'S WHEN CLUB 47 HAD SOME OF THE BEST MUSIC AROUND. SO GLAD TRADITION IS BEING CARRIED ON WITH THIS WONDERFUL QUARTET.

[@lutherdixon3560]

I read about this band in NYT's article this morning. The music is wonderful. I'm a new fan.

[@crockerzz8896]

Wow! I miss and long for things that I never knew existed! Thank you NPR for allowing such talented artist to perform and enter my home through KZbin.

[@sbingham1979]

I am tearing up in the first minute - beautiful music.

[@JasielCalixtoMusic]

thanks, NPR for introducing me to such great musicians

[@gabrielschroll3824]

I just learned about these guys a month ago....in China! Yes, I kept hearing their song "My Gal, My Guy" at Starbucks, and the second time I heard it, I immediately searched online to find out who sang the song, because it was beautiful. These guys are really great! Such beautiful music and harmonies.

[@morningdooable]

Funny thing, I absolutely love this group and I love tiny desk shows. I saw Darlingside about two months ago. I'm so happy to see them on this stage, but I urge anyone who thought this was just OK to check out their other performances. This was good, but not their best work. Still I enjoyed it.

[@Cat_vs_Jad]

This video alone introduced me to a world of youtube I only thought was possible in real life

[@TheFloradoraGirl]

Captivating and interesting. Reminiscent of Crosby, Stills, Nash and some older folkies, yet very contemporary.

[@sallyglass3817]

JUST BEAUTIFUL. FIRST TIME HEARING THEM. GREAT MUSIC.

[@TobiasRobertson]

Really cool vibes. Harmonies on that last song are particularly gorgeous and impressive.

[@benjshipow]

One of my favorite bands!! These guys are unbelievable live and killed it on this performance.

[@russseuffert803]

What a great sound! I hear some BeachBoys and CSN&Y in this group.

[@casey17w]

Love the intros for the band. Go KC.

[@raphaeldimian7035]

Chất lượng, Sỹ Luân chắc thích bản Cover này lắm này! Chúc mừng em cùng toàn thể Ekip F. Studio

[@DavesCoverSongs]

I’m late to the party. Just started listening to these guys. Got ‘hooked’ after hearing the song Singularity. Just fantastic!

[@dkurth2002]

Loved it! The band intros cracked me up.

[@philippaskillman2209]

Just utterly gorgeous....stunningly talented and awe-inspiring

[@TheBrucenz]

Another brilliant song and delivery.. just beautiful

[@chrisf6216]

Thank you NPR/TDC! Fantastic! Yeah, bad news lyrics set upon a canvas of extraordinary talent. Perhaps best summed up by one of my favorite movie quotes, "Maybe if you tell me the bad news in a good way, it won't sound so bad...". Cheers!

[@ElSings]

Oooh they opened up with one of my favorites by them!

[@jackshaver1568]

Hell ya, about time these guys got on here

[@vanguard5647]

Absolutely exquisite! Bravo!

[@Cat_vs_Jad]

NPR is changing my life by introducing me to amazing music by real musicians all done live :)

[@canturgan]

Great harmonies. I'd like to hear them sing 'God Only Knows'.

[@kc0mwl]

I love this band. They are amazing live

[@isabelalazzarotto7397]

so so so amazing (loved Auyon's hair)

[@mystikmeg]

Seen here boys live in the Bristol Hippodrome. Angels the lot of them 😇

[@garyturner1463]

Y'all are sounding better and better. Please make it back to Louisville, Ky soon!

[@rogero8443]

There was something off about the second piece, in a harmony kinda way. I don't know anything technical about it, just felt like there was quite a bit of different ideas not mixing well with each other. Other two were superb. Auyon's commentary was top notch.

[@JAWZxz]

Roger Olsen it’s just dissonant at points. No offence but you dunno what you’re on about

[@DanLiveOnUTube]

OHHHHH I've FORGOTTEN ALL ABOUT THEM! Gotta add 'em to the playlist

[@kathyhoen8472]

I LOVE YOUR MUSIC!

[@ragweednation11]

The fiddle player looks like the shady landlord on key and peele. These guys are great.

[@oceanaji9074]

That is really beautiful !! 😄

[@Redzircon]

Love these guys.

[@alittlebitlonger199]

I don't get goosebumps to music very often...but mmm. This did it.

[@patriciorubio9172]

Love this guys, their music is awesome

[@RossDouglas]

Again NPR knocks it out of the park.

[@939bb]

More than a whiff of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young here.

[@SammySantiagoIrizarry]

Wow! Wonderful creative Group!!!

[@rickduntz]

Just signed up to see them on NPR.

[@Parryhotter69]

Been waiting for this for so long!!!!!

[@bradhood]

Amazing! Such beauty.

[@lizquandt]

This was delightful, loved those intros 😅

[@DrGreg28]

Great stuff! Amazing harmonies!

[@robgreen1818]

Came to see the Rickenbacker bass, stayed for the tunes :)

[@fairybliss7772]

I love love love these guys

[@honorablebandit]

He's totally right about the quiche.

[@Gusrikh1]

Lovely..

[@tnmone1]

A good sound blend

[@fidia_temple]

Very good... great group...!

[@brownkemosabe]

What a beautiful set. You did it again, Bob. :')

[@SPLENDIDZEN]

To the production from NPR Music: For the next time... more mics please!... laughs!... excellent performance Darlingside!...

[@SPLENDIDZEN]

#397

[@alexdontcare1]

I saw an interview in which they stated that they all liked to sing on the same microphone, kinda weird but kinda cool

[@ReadingRambo152]

That’s how the band always performs! Really quite impressive!

[@MedSou]

the god of loss ❤️❤️❤️

[@MadAustinite]

Wow, awesome harmony!

[@teriscallon]

I LOVE this!

[@danielread6645]

Jon Richardson's surprisingly good on an acoustic

[@PeterSmith-nj9rb]

I love this

[@tnmone1]

Good Stuff

[@highhi11]

This reminds me, Eilen Jewell would be a good fit for the TDC

[@cardan12]

I just stumbled into this channel. What a beautiful wide range of music. Darlingside? Never heard that band before. Outstanding. Great sound too; something I value a lot. Gracias and congratulations for this channel, NPR.

[@kuwanafamilyofficial3267]

PEACE & Love 🌈🎼🎸🎹😋🎺🎤😄

[@malegalto]

Hermoso!

[@christiaandemarezoyens4720]

Music manufactured in heaven

[@acadiasummons5178]

unreal

[@franciscopuerta1836]

Please NPR! invite 'Herencia de Timbiqui', 'Fonseca', 'ChocQuibtown'...

[@rd4660]

60’s folk roots well polished and slightly modernized. Flawless presentation. The visual is a bit confusing. Kansas City?

[@keithgreene79]

His hat sits with that urban swag. Mix that Kool-aid with Kambuncha

[@gg79139]

W RD why not KC???

[@qazzaq1192]

Cool

[@GuillermoCarrasco]

CSNY 4.0 !

[@harveybadlieutenant2341]

Whouu its good :)

[@rjchandler6477]

Wish they had Heather Maloney on with them

[@cwyrwas]

I didn’t know Tobias could play violin

[@ScottishDwarf]

It’s a Cello

[@janschaap3543]

good

[@courthouseproductions8529]

My A&R homework brought me hear🤓😁

[@yanuarsyrfdn]

So, the others mic are broke or... something? Great music as always! 🤙

[@joserogan7794]

customizable video game character

[@marshalllancaster2314]

Thought of S & G..

[@AlexTuble]

Wowwwwww

[@TheOhioan4truth]

Good harmony, guys! I know harmony since I resided just East of Harmony, Ohio...tee hee hee!

[@revenant235]

Music and standup comedy! :-)

[@davidbuck5916]

Check out the Deadly Gentlemen if you like this.

[@user-uy2vs5jg7l]

Can I get a yeehaw

[@Bluesprocketsound]

Does anybody know what kind of keyboard that is?!

[@brianog5267]

I think 2/4 guys are barristers at my local Starbucks

[@Chinazbo]

Nice mustache bro

[@highhi11]

I heard Billy Dee Williams wants it back though.

[@lig7667]

오

[@RobFlaxMusic]

Anybody know what kind of little synth that is?

[@thepianojuggler]

Rob Flax Came here to ask this as well. May hafta dig deeper. I’ll let you know if I figure it out. That thing seems awesome!

[@thepianojuggler]

I think I figured out! Pretty sure it’s the Septavox by Critter and Guitari. thirdmanstore.com/critter-guitari-septavox-synthesizer

[@kae2018]

definitely critter guitari, not sure on the model though. they do different colour variations sometimes.

[@nemeplus3]

Paste did video with them recently & they name & discuss the synth, fyi...

[@Kyyp3r]

wow didn't know Mumford and sons could get more hipster

[@ennuiii]

Ah hipsters. Can't help but love em and hate em

[@WoWisMagic]

It's a waste of time hating hipsters :)

[@keithwigley1256]

LEO as we all do ..judging a book by its cover...at first.. And realize they are real musicians..harmonies are brilliant ..try and listen to Taylor Swift ...eg. her debut with the rolling stones on as tears go by..and yet has millions of followers..and made millions on hype...

[@walkinredneck]

Leo how are they hipsters?

[@highhi11]

Hating on musicians for being hipsters is like hating water for being wet.

[@taylorlayton5095]

not all musicians... just the indie post alt folk rock whatever genre so many Tiny Desks fit into... The GZA and brass band video I just came from had decidedly less hipsters.

[@patriciofernandez2711]

I wish I didn't like folk music so much

[@tharonlawson1357]

Patricio Fernandez no shame in my game