James Vincent McMorrow: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@brancychude8373]

He needs a 2021 Tiny Desk. He has grown tremendously as an artist and has dropped some incredible music since.

[@nigeldonaldson2320]

I agree 2022%

[@Loregrj]

2024 here, still true 🌟

[@ScubaSteveabc]

It's extraordinary when you see live performances that are better than studio versions. I wish he'd make a whole album with nothing but him, a guitar, and a microphone. His regular stuff's awesome, but this is just pure.

[@akatobi2002]

My son. Please invite him back. He evolved so much as an artist.

[@monkeybiz0987654321]

his face is so interesting. i love listening to his music, but seeing him makes it somehow even better. its like i can see the music on his face, not notes and melodies and lyrics, but the emotion and heart, the center of his music. and hes got the sweetest most gentle smile.

[@williammelvin]

why I love tiny desk. I find this guys amazing recent albs, then realise npr were all over him in 2011. I still finding gems, tiny desk the gift that keeps on giving

[@richardrosas7982]

I love it when he opens his eyes and goes back in time to the moment he's singing about

[@hayanalshoufi]

love this guy's music .. a true performer and a humble artist.

[@MLSoll]

One of my favourite tiny desk performances, so so beautiful

[@pkkunarangsi6495]

would never shut up if i had his voice.

[@Amanda-sh5fi]

Pk Kunarangsi me too me too

[@mcintyreseamus]

Red dust blows me away everytime

[@haterscatnip]

still. every time.

[@roffus420]

These are the best versions of his songs that I have heard. Seems like the vibe at NPR is so good, every band that plays there gives the best performance they ever had. Awesome musician.

[@ekostyne]

This was amazing! I would love it if you would invite Gregory Alan Isakov on as well.

[@BronzedMermaid]

He's soo humble! And I love it when he says "another one?". It's also as if he wakes up from a different state once he stops singing..

[@Stewpkiddable]

the last two verses are glorious. "This old dark machine, shakes then it shudders Pulls to the left, dies near the gutter But still in the road, and traffic it's silent The people they stare, then they turn violent If they should touch, the hem of your dress I would rise like a lion, strike out again faithful they wait, faithful they wait for a sign Near the town where we were living Came a loud and joyous sound As the earth and all her beauty Picked us up from off the ground Carried far across the mountains To a kingdom never bound We will live like this forever I will love you I will love you"

[@hathbenali]

an angel singing I am a big fan James , david Gray , Dallas Green( city and colour ) , Ben Howard , Ray Lamontagne , Tallest man on earth thats the real music

[@peterjones5428]

Dont forget gregory alan ivanov and gavin clarke of sunhouse,crazy on the weekend album.we seem to like same singer songwriters sir

[@peterjones5428]

Oh nearly forgot the great kaleo.i never made work on time forn2 days when I first heard their album.sawvem twice in 5 days once

[@joybird144]

i wanna see him live with all my heart

[@hwillia1]

Listening to Red Dust gives me the chills. So good.

[@meatcreap]

I keep coming back to this performance. It's stunning. The first couple times I heard it, the background noises felt distracting. After repeat listens, though, they carry in some sort of ominous mood that ends up defining the songs for me. Every time I see him ask if he can play one more I get so nervous. If he didn't play Red Dust in the way that he did here, I would be a different person. Things emerge from the pool of chance that would never come if they were planned.

[@MrsCrazyrange]

As a planner... I can learn something from your last line. I love it.

[@themapleandmahogany]

Great performance!

[@matthewbriggs9414]

Thanks KZbin for bringing me to all of these great NPR Tiny Desk Concerts! The AutoPlay feature is taking me on an audio adventure, where will it end, who knows?

[@manyy3]

Just purchased his album on Itunes. Never looking back it was a great decision! ♥♥

[@XarNaXiS]

My Brother! Thanks so much, girls, for all these wonderful musics you bring to everyone!!!

[@TheRoundaboutCrew]

He gets all Willem Dafoe on those high notes. So good!

[@BiaxialRain]

This is not my first encounter with James... I have known about and been in love with his music for a good while and this is by far one of the best performances I've seen by him or honestly anyone else. Thank you NPR Music for posting this and countless other amazing Tiny Desk Concerts.

[@erikanaranjo690]

absolutely beautiful. one of my favorite artists forever

[@joshformanunited]

I love "Sparrow and the wolf". Such a warm song.

[@CJTunnicliffe]

Amazing! A really powerful, emotional performance.

[@noawoolloff9774]

such a good singer song writer

[@thisNewFoundLand]

...thanks NPR - love your TinyDesks. James Vincent McMorrow is a great inspiration to hear. His debut recording was stellar, and hearing just him with his acoustic reveals the great depth in his artistry. Great document. I hope James Vincent is still hard at it. Must look him up.

[@vibetorpedo]

so beautiful, James Vincent McMorrow, Ben Howard, Other Lives, Bon Iver and Michael Kiwanuka are my new favorite artists

[@edouardcarre4123]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@myhaAa]

The most beautiful man voice i've heard and the bluest eyes i've seen..

[@anthonykelly9384]

James V Mc M goes all crazy eyes a few times during this. Great session all the same. That was a great album and the second one is great too

[@natnat0588]

This video is my happy place

[@Angelo2265]

Now... You have company!

[@musicloverr95cLemons]

Literally one of my FAVORITE tiny desk performances. Beautiful voice. In search for more James!

[@mortalflower1]

What subtle beauty in his voice!

[@mirandababbitt8337]

his eyes tell a whole story

[@hathbenali]

This guy felt true love

[@roffus420]

This is another NPR performance I like much better than the original. He really shows his true talent here!! Very Awesome, Great Performance!!

[@nicholasrapsomanikis5741]

First 2 songs amazing but last 2 songs I’m so impressed by the writing

[@jubapuba]

The sirens that play on the background of "red dust" just enhances the feel of the song, it's amazing

[@doingmyhw]

I absolutely adore this performance!

[@ButterWilliam]

and THATS how you finish out a 15 minute set.. I love this guy

[@HailToMyself]

His voice is absolutely captivating

[@roraio]

His voice is unbelievable and unique!

[@samh3696]

artistry in its simplest form

[@L1NEKER]

Feliz é aquele que conhece o belo dom do James Vincent. Hey, James.. please come to Brazil! ♥

[@aportofo]

He is brilliant.

[@ArjanLoeve]

Saw him live after his last album and before that, really great to see his music develop.

[@kazjanssen5553]

Love this acoustic version of Sparrow and Wolf.... can't wait to see him in Melbourne next week

[@michellemunteanumusic]

So great.

[@lisasfanno1]

I can't watch him perform...but can listen to him all day long! ♥

[@myco_chaotix]

Something about him makes me get so emotional, very quickly.

[@roffus420]

Great performance. I like this live acoustic version better than the regular album version. NPR Tiny Desk Concert never disappoints !!

[@TiaraZhane.]

so happy you featured him :) such an incredibly talented man.

[@JB-ip7vr]

The second song is so epic, goosebumps all over

[@adaheemskerk]

When I saw this in my feed I dropped everything and loved every moment of this.

[@ShalalaItsChristmas]

You uploaded this on my birthday - and what a present! This guy's so good I can't believe he's not better known. And yes Djangoclouds, he is just like Willem Dafoe AKA Sergeant Elias.

[@toulad5317]

Ah, to the red oak tree. Safest place in the world. Beautiful lyrics 💕💕💕

[@yolandangxaka8160]

We need another tiny desk with him 😍

[@AgaUni]

stunning amazing artist

[@LeahRayMendez]

YES! I am so happy music like this is being created.

[@111-d1t]

i need him now!!!!!

[@dominicwong8500]

This album is beyond beautiful.

[@hellokittyfanth]

One of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard ^_^

[@nicholasrapsomanikis5741]

Absolute purity like wow. This guy wrote from his heart.

[@doubleg235]

Simply put.....brilliant !

[@livkrake7863]

best 15:39 min of this day. and tomorrow. and the day after tomorrow.

[@RubberJoelzilla]

Amazing. Just amazing.

[@Notesofcitrus]

YES!!!!! I love me some James Vincent McMorrow, so when I saw this in my subscription box I was pumped.

[@maxpeterson9151]

I saw him in Boise. He was heartbreaking and vulnerable. Like a ghost on stage.

[@mau_muller]

Gracias por esto..... Me acompaña en la Vida ❤

[@lrolandmusic]

finally he is on NPR!!!

[@jimjohns9051]

I just want to add a comment for my relations. I’m here in 2019 and I liked this music. You have obviously come back to document it.

[@hiMyNameisDio]

This video needs a replay button after each song!

[@beverlyhebron-randall5523]

I found J V McMorrow by listening to Daniel Caesar...they both have beautiful Angelic-like voices...now I have another new found Artist...I enjoyed this Tiny Desk Concert.

[@bootsiemon]

i just cried. super.

[@hiperbarico1]

Just wonderful!

[@CaitlinFlannel]

He was amazing when i saw him live

[@Kakashi0310]

I that NPR makes me discover all this great music!

[@erikanaranjo690]

red dust... i cry... MAGICAL

[@MiegmaishMenas]

The harmonies in Old dark machine are just brilliant, but he does the song justice doing it solo.

[@annettiku]

Fantastic!!!!!!

[@mhcsolja1]

Priceless

[@arfurlife]

grabbed me immediately, but then class usually does. A gifted performer this young man.

[@irice80]

How do you even start making music like this. #blownaway

[@codymills8410]

He waited till the end to show off his range. Wow!

[@Fontear17]

Magic

[@GraditudevsRevenge]

I'm kicking myself that I missed James at the Winnipeg Folk Festival last year...

[@MikleShnikle]

Tiny desk is the shit

[@_edzia_]

+MikleShnikle Excuse me?

[@tyuuur]

+Edyta Kaczmarek He said tiny desk is the shit.

[@abara5678]

Indeed man! Absolute top notch !

[@dylanfrost4825]

is wonderful

[@gus345]

I saw this guy in Toronto when he opened along with Kurt Vile for J Mascis. The other two were great but James Vincent McMarrow definitely owned the show in my opinion.

[@DavidFlyOfficial]

pure beauty

[@haech1]

Agreed, Jacko Hooper......exceptional

[@prophetic580]

Thank God I can't sing or play guitar ... since this would make me quit immediately. Not to mention the song writing is top notch. Mr. McMorrow must sing himself to sleep since nothing could compare.

[@Dannyhr]

+Jon Coleman He is really good.. but i'm afraid you're missing the point of music mate.

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

Brilliant, moving convincing, passionate and little like a more intimate and young Van Morrison.

[@niklaskjerstadius8367]

Rest & Red Dust . Magic

[@humzzzikle]

great musician

[@clairvoyant5027]

He can serenade me forever

[@MultifunctionalMe]

Follow you down to the red oak tree is hauntingly beautiful. Has anyone else seen Third Star?

[@MemiTehAwesome]

Saddest movie ever.

[@rachelmaechel]

Great song. Great movie. I want to cry just thinking about it.

[@kelkiiii]

what's that movie about?

[@MultifunctionalMe]

A man with terminal cancer who goes on a roadtrip with his friends. It's awfully sad but the song fits perfectly. Don't watch it if you don't want to become an emotional wreck for two days haha *chokes back tears*

[@kelkiiii]

haha that sounds like a good movie, maybe i'll watch it some time

[@roomsforghost]

Ready, Set, Go! ... Must fetch the CD....