Mac Miller: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Watch Mac Miller play "Small Worlds", "What's the Use? (Feat. Thundercat)" and "2009" at the Tiny Desk.
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Aug. 6, 2018 | Bobby Carter -- There was a shift in Mac Miller's boisterous demeanor as he started the third of his three-song Tiny Desk set. It's the first time he's performed tracks from his new album, Swimming, in front of an audience. On "2009," he rubbed his chin with clinched eyes, looking like a young man who's beginning to crack the code. Backed by a piano loop and a string quartet, he reflected on his journey's peaks and valleys thus far.
I ain't asking why no more
I know I'll take it if it's mine
I don't stay inside the lines
It ain't 2009 no more
Yeah, I know what's behind that door
With nearly a decade under his belt at 26 years old, these words ring like an artist twice his age.
We were introduced to Mac Miller via 2011's XXL Freshman Class, which featured a special crop of MCs such as Kendrick Lamar, Meek Mill and YG, all of whom are now considered in the upper echelon of hip-hop. After his big splash, he's been able to find a groove and consistently release quality rap records, ultimately keeping his name in the conversation with the other young greats. His 2011 album, Blue Slide Park, reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the first independently distributed debut album to do so since 1995's Dogg Food by Tha Dogg Pound. These consecutive triumphs amassed plenty of fame, fortune and insurmountable obstacles, causing a stumble here and there. Throughout the years, however, Mac has brushed himself off and put it in the music.
For this performance, Mac Miller invited frequent collaborator Thundercat, who graced the Tiny Desk last year and will join Mac on tour this fall. Thundercat put on a dazzling shaker routine and played the deep centerpiece bass line on "What's The Use?" These Swimming iterations don't veer far away from the recorded versions, but here, his lyrics seem easier to interpret under live instrumentation.
Set List
"Small Worlds"
"What's the Use? (Feat. Thundercat)"
"2009"
Musicians
Mac Miller (Vocals), Thundercat (Bass), Justus West (Guitar), Klynik (Keys), Joe Cleveland (Bass), Kendall Lewis (Drums), Robin Fay-Massie (Violin), YaShauna Swan (2nd Violin), Lelia Walker (Viola), Melanie Hsu (Cello)
Credits
Producers: Bobby Carter, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, CJ Riculan, Beck Harlan, Khun Minn Ohn; Production Assistants: Catherine Zhang, Téa Mottolese; Photo: Eslah Attar/NPR.
0:00 Introduction
0:16 Mac Miller Small Worlds
5:44 Mac Miller feat. Thundercat What's the Use?
11:42 Mac Miller 2009

[@sidhuu97]

it's a weird feeling to miss someone you never actually knew

[@mathissoso8223]

True

[@brian1990aguilar]

Literal

[@josuecanseco]

No lie 😢

[@Joker2730TheGamer]

It hurts and it will hurt every time you hear that one song that connected you to his music. I never heard him the first song was 2009 on this video. I was like wow

[@floydphulane6668]

True

[@HighlightHeaven]

still coming back to this

[@TurnRacing]

Me too man...

[@natec3993]

Same

[@iquix6073]

didnt i just see you in freshman cypher comments?

[@HighlightHeaven]

@@iquix6073 ye

[@Polska_jest_najlepieza]

Same

[@AemkayReacts.]

Who is here in 2024?😢

[@user-zb3bf1ps9j]

🙌

[@stephenanthonybailey]

Some of us. Not all of us.

[@RussellRunningHorse]

Never left

[@NamNguyen-lr6sk]

Still sad

[@user-qi8xz6uy8v]

we here with u dog

[@silkee1922]

After a million listens, I just have to appreciate that I am a 55 year old man who grew up with rap music in every form and followed it throughout the years, but this is one of the few rap performances that actually work in the Tiny Desk format. Common did pretty well too, but rap just doesn't translate in this format as easily unless you are a master at both rap and musical performances. Mac was clearly both.

[@fiori6480]

JID tiny desk was perfect too, Denzel Curry one was pretty good

[@antwaniqueholman6444]

Tobe Nwigwe was great as well. Westside Boogie to

[@laurenr8388]

My son just got me hooked on him. He bought a record player, and a Mac Miller vinyl (forgot the name) but we spent a rainy Sunday afternoon in his room listening to it, the warm sound from the vinyl, rain hitting the windows, and the bouncy, groovy tunes…it’s a memory with my son that I will hold in my heart forever ❤

[@silkee1922]

@@laurenr8388 ❤️it!!

[@patrickconrad396]

I was just thinking about this. I never realized how jazzy he got and his clever timing on the beat was great.

[@sidddd29]

I love how thundercat flew to the US in the middle of a Europe tour just to perform with Mac. What a guy.

[@Beegpapijimbo]

Says a lot about both of them, Mac was someone worth putting in effort to do something special with

[@benjaminlongmire9131]

thundercat is so badass!

[@jacoba4578]

@@benjaminlongmire9131 We don't deserve Thundercat

[@stevenpalmer3836]

I’m so glad he did...it’s a beautiful thing.

[@kodell711]

If you listen to some of thundercats interviews after Mac passed, you can tell how much he loves Mac. He said Mac would have done the same thing for him.

[@COKid96]

August 2023, this performance still brings me peace in hard times. Rest easy Mac! 🕊

[@edkozart4678]

It’s always hard, atleast we have this.

[@HONEYPROJECT]

fo real.

[@ur4leafclover]

🫶

[@murf04]

I’m having a tough day and the moment he says the world so small till it ain’t brought me so much ease

[@cortesmetafisicos6492]

I'm Brazilian and just know Mac Miller this year... i've heard his albuns for one month, followed her on instagram and after more than one month I could undertand his is not alive. It was a shock to me, i really became a fan. It's a very weird feeling, missing a guy I didn't even follow his trajectory

[@SoSaReaper]

When he passed I couldn't listen to his music without feeling down. I decided to play his music today. I instantly felt happy but was bittersweet. I dont know why i didnt even know the guy but man he just seemed so familiar. R.I.P MAC.

[@victorerickson9770]

he was a real one. obviously I never met him either, but this preformance is one for the books. you could really tell he was passionate about his lyrics, and they really hit home to many folks. RIP Mac

[@Ivan-xe6gw]

Same man. Me and my ex just broke up but seeing him smile and laugh is so contagious

[@fluidjazz]

7:45 Thundercat's fill freaks everyone out! The reaction from everyone is very wholesome ❤

[@spendibaby]

doin the most in the best way possible!

[@ilhamanto2227]

the drummer doing great tho with the snare. crazyy yo

[@alexg1071]

hey Mac, just came to hang out with you for a little while. miss you bro.

[@butmom121]

Hate missing someone you'll never get the chance to meet. Grew up my whole childhood with my older brother playing his music and I never got the money to see him in concert due to my age at the time. Sucks to be in a position where I have the money now and I'll never see him.

[@alexg1071]

Ethan Goddard that’s the wrong way to look at it bro, i never got to see him live either but you know what? i can feel his spirit when i listen to his music and i cherish and celebrate the beautiful art that he gave us while he was here. ✌🏼

[@mitchbalogh8960]

This hurts, man. I've never felt anything like this from a musician passing away. I'm so glad I got to listen and experience his music. 😞

[@MRJamez55]

this comment already feels a year old i miss mac

[@ggn1]

*I'm not crying* *We're all crying*

[@CONSCI]

Thank God Mac left this for us 😭

[@corn_boy4604]

THANK GOD

[@jban2910]

true

[@ashleymonzon37]

Seriously!!

[@tpmcfly1782]

I miss this dudes energy, so pure

[@chrisdavis1826]

Facts

[@daltonmaciura4121]

"Keep your eyes to the sky, never glued to your shoes." Every person needs to hear that when they're going through something.

[@someonehadleftthechat1400]

i'm so glad this 17 minutes of perfection are immortalized. rip Mac Miller gone way too soon

[@saintpierre5184]

its crazy to me that he died a month after making this. this was his final gift to humanity. thank you mac, we miss u.

[@michelleh462]

you can see it in his eyes... as a recovering fentanyl addict, i can immediately see the "why am i feeling empty still?" in his eyes.... heartbreaking.

[@doopy9964]

@@michelleh462 hope you’re doing all okay

[@user-xp8ex9wy7f]

@@michelleh462 Qa qwwz was zqqaqz a aq a qaصسطضظض]\111

[@EdgarOVega]

@@michelleh462 he wasn’t a fentanyl addict. He took fentanyl laced coke/pills. Big difference

[@michelleh462]

@@EdgarOVega he was an opioid addict though I thought

[@GeauxJuice]

Came here to pay my respects to the legend. Gone but never forgotten.

[@hisakoberry9299]

Same here :(

[@nocapfacts9330]

Mac oh mac :(

[@c2damak]

Gonna leave this comment at 420 likes 🤟🏾

[@akeemwilkins2489]

Gone too soon.

[@essentialet8526]

much love x

[@NewLeaf-bq1rd]

I can't hear 2009 and not cry. This is real art, 90 percent of rappers, good or not could never produce this

[@SpooxyCowboy1911]

whats makes this song one of his best is he freestyled most of the song while in the studio. its straight from the heart

[@victorerickson9770]

an unironic "listening to NPR Tiny Desk 2009 try not to cry (IMPOSSIBLE CHALLENGE)"

[@biancalopez2742]

He’s beautiful. This is beautiful. Forever missing someone I’ve never met. Forever replaying this tiny desk.

[@user-ey4sc7bp7z]

True

[@robsimmonds7233]

Who is watching this in 2021. Rip Mac your music is timeless homie.

[@allistair.png_46]

Me😭😭😭 rip mac

[@briantayco6414]

Still in 2021 Mac youet me know I'm still shattered. But I'm getting better slowly.

[@briantayco6414]

Still in 2021 Mac you let me know I'm still shattered. But I'm getting better slowly.

[@dyffrentdaryll4894]

Gotta come back yo

[@TheSpeedyCola]

"with these arms i can carry you home, i'm right here when you're scared and alone"

[@downtowndaniels9238]

You gotta come back to this and cry every once in a while.

[@customk9254]

You know it!!

[@quincyjones3620]

I’m here once a week💯 RIP Mac

[@SaintTurbo]

One day those tears will be of happiness if they aren't already. Never lose hope.

[@TheBigSquidAZ]

Its good for you honestly

[@rollinbarrin]

Thought I was the only one ❤️

[@cameronahart]

I'm so happy he left us with this. I come back to this video often.

[@golds9967]

You can literally SEE the love between him and thundercat.

[@grassyassalex]

Sucks to know how many people around him loved him but he didn’t fix his path

[@TheCrazyGorilla]

I will always come back to watch this video forever, RIP Mac Miller

[@ADiosChicago]

Here with you ❤

[@pebblescapes]

❤️❤️

[@silneistudio97]

❤ extraño a Mac :c

[@Show-be3yk]

Yeah same for me, I hope it's always here, need to save it somehow just in case

[@ProWassuppy]

nothing in the world just makes me feel anything more than this beautiful music, its unbelievable how much this shot can effect your life

[@czapabilona6713]

Son: Dad, why is my sister's name Rose? Dad: Because your mother loves roses. Son: Thanks, Dad. Dad: No problem, Mac Miller: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert.

[@HuckingPlastic]

😂

[@easymoneysniper9801]

JAJAJAJAJA

[@Rosymoss]

I named my son Mac.. bc of Mac Miller not Malcolm just Mac ♥️ I regret nothing. He was a beautiful talented man

[@czapabilona6713]

@@Rosymoss truuuu he was taken from us so soooon.

[@woodaiiiiiiii]

Best comment I've read in a while, well done.

[@zacmorri]

It’s crazy, I never really appreciated his music. But after he died I heard 2009 and it hit me so hard that I felt it in my soul. Thanks Mac for being with us the time you could😢 13:35

[@samstar9223]

Crazy . Me either now it's like I'm missing a friend

[@pittsplateau1016]

listen to it in the pitch black with headphones on. because he free styled that song in the pitch black beside his mic , when you listen to it like that , it hits even harder

[@Nobodyjanky]

Same the fact that I’m getting sober right now after 16 years. I heard the song recently even after being a Big Mac fan back in the day. But just hearing “it ain’t 2009 no more, yeah I know what’s behind that door” idk if that’s how he meant it but in regards to my addiction it’s helping me stay sober…like bro it ain’t 2009 no more it’s time to get clean.

[@steliosmatthaiou2437]

2009 is so good that actually should be illegal…

[@mikeshepard24]

DITTO

[@karentodechine7957]

I watched this video with my son and he left mother Earth at 26 yrs old. Miss my Romeo (Jerome) everyday. Love you Mac for the good music.

[@chipdolan7475]

I am sorry for your loss hang in there < 3

[@Paddyy2012]

Sorry for your loss 🙏

[@ChilleBruh]

Condolences, empty as they are so sorry for your loss. 🫶❤

[@annmitchell4663]

Lost my boy at 26 too..x

[@lenkamilanovic794]

here on his birthday 19th january 2021 miss u forever

[@hugomartinez6251]

I just randomly thought of mac and watching a for the thousandth time. No clue it was his bday. But somehow he came into my mind today.

[@Lettheflamesbeginx3]

Yes his 29th birthday would have been today

[@karlamarieurenarozon2555]

Happy birthday to him!

[@ljlukelj]

Had to throw it on today. Wish I had this on vinyl.

[@maxjones8876]

sammmee I miss him like crazy🥺❤️

[@garrisonholt3446]

Can we all appreciate how amazing Thundercat is on bass

[@micfantastic5059]

Fire

[@fruitpunchsamurai2953]

Is he one of the featured artist in TPAB?

[@kahlilwilson9147]

My girl ain't know who Thundercat was and just first description was best bassist on earth

[@zaneshott9084]

How bout dem shakers doe

[@jmusic9648]

@@fruitpunchsamurai2953 yes🔥

[@chrismccormick8884]

Here is every sign you will ever need to sit down, light up, and have a serious conversation w your loved ones about how they/you are really doing. Don't give up, don't let them give up. Mac was a lesson to us all.

[@kevinmurphy6208]

I remember where I was for 3 deaths...Mac, Kobe, and my father. When people say don't look back...I do. These people had major impacts on my life. Move on sure. Forget? Never.

[@BGroovy25]

Peace, love and respect to you.

[@aaronslatich133]

Stay strong bro

[@robertoherrera7302]

Look at him, staying young forever while we grow older.

[@macdurden412]

😢

[@c0bainn]

That hurt way more than it needed to😔

[@repent_0ne]

Don't want to grow old so I smoke just incase

[@BarbButler]

@@repent_0ne 💗 💖 💘 💝 💟 ☮️

[@tylerodell3368]

It’s heartbreaking and amazing that we will only ever know this Mac Miller.

[@tommorgan7431]

Is it just me, or is the audio quality of these Tiny Desk shows just absolutely outstanding?

[@gochasingwaterfalls9970]

This is by far my favourite version of 2009

[@osocarmona]

@@gochasingwaterfalls9970 I got to hear this version before the original studio track. I'm sorry but my heart would choose tiny desk version every single time

[@rantingcullinarian]

They're a radio station.... They got the whole audio production thing down.

[@bpstatuz5]

Tom Morgan if you look up FLAK audio.. it’s one of the clearest audio out there and NPR is apart of it so you are correct.

[@smarier27]

@@osocarmona same here, I heard this first. I'm with ya

[@almafromtexas5932]

When he said nobody really knows me… I felt that. How can you of never met someone yet feel like you would’ve understood each other? The soul. It’s the soul.

[@fiori6480]

the pianist pointing at mac at the end was so wholesome, mac gone too soon

[@lukebritton7643]

I once read that the reason we get sad when musicians die isn't because we knew them, but because their music helped us know ourselves

[@TheFreeBro]

Cringe

[@daansmit7832]

That is beautiful

[@enyahwilliams8367]

I love this so much

[@TheChelseaGrinder]

@@TheFreeBro your name is the free bro and u talkin about cringe

[@jessesoliz3614]

Mac really taught me a lot about life I would do any to see him alive just once

[@yookoouclint]

It’s just weird like most of us came back here without knowing each other just to hear mac’s voice and how great he is. we wish that he should have stayed.

[@casschapman2887]

Mac Iballa you summed it up perfectly man. Even when he’s gone he’s bringing people together. Long live Mac.

[@jasenwhitney3146]

Long live Mac unreal hes gone

[@vaneetnum2]

It hurts but something this intimate existing and being so easily accessible keeps him so real and here in my mind. I always come back to this video.

[@Maniiiwho]

THIS IS THE TRUEST STATEMENT IVE READ TODAY

[@geopl5612]

Follow me at insta @gl_gfx

[@ronymartinez7949]

2009 still breaks my heart everytime

[@SaBUFbres]

His energy was so infectious. I saw him in Niagara Falls in 2011 and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever been to. Rip brother! ❤

[@nikkiramoutar6631]

March 2023, I’m still here listening to this masterpiece 😢 RIP Mac

[@brandonbalog]

Same...

[@h0medp]

We still here

[@kennyliverpool8842]

❤

[@coreypowell4602]

Same

[@LJiz7le1]

RIP MM

[@andregiusti6304]

couldn't start my 2024 without listening to this masterpiece one more time❤️

[@rkeon89]

Yeah we're here for sure

[@IzzyMann]

PRAISE IT!

[@censoredlevel4118]

Happy 2024🎉

[@dimitrisvill1411]

ong

[@spreadplays]

Keep your head up, good vibes

[@blurryflacko]

This gotta be a top 10 video on KZbin 🔥🔥🔥

[@tomfurlong5384]

Mac Miller in his final form was really something. Rest In Peace.

[@denalir4573]

Me trying to sleep at 4 am... My brain : Go watch Mac Miller’s tiny desk concert for the ten thousandth time.

[@OlyOlyOxynFree]

Welcome to the club. We meet here nightly. Wish the damn onion cutting ninjas would take a fucking night off, but I suppose there's room for everyone

[@cal1535]

Denali B literally me rn

[@kauemeissner]

yes

[@Kobiyachi_]

Me at 5:52 dealing with sadness and anxiety :/

[@denalir4573]

Bryant Best you got this man!!! It always will get better (:

[@corapng9142]

Celebrating Mac's birthday while listening to this masterpiece. Rest easy Mac, we miss you over here.

[@teenwitch9201]

Me too 💔

[@leannea0616]

Rest in Power 🙏🏼 Happy 30 Mac 💫

[@LiterallyVibiin]

❤️‼️

[@6ixtoshoots816]

30 🖤

[@kirilpetrov6823]

Rest In Power Mac! We Miss YOU!!!! HBD

[@user-ju3uy1il7k]

I watch every Sunday morning when I’m making breakfast

[@DANELL-kh7zm]

SWEET CHRIST

[@ChatPatwah]

I come here to hang out with Mac Miller at least once a day.

[@ALiisaaaxD]

Chat Patwah same

[@luckypotato6973]

Yeah *sigh*

[@JSHEPARD2]

yup

[@tamara.tam.27]

same

[@danielz1rounder]

Same daily for this npr liveshow

[@colbymose1663]

It’s crazy seeing all these comments from “2 days ago”... everyone’s always coming back to this Edit: what do you know I’m back again seeing the same thing...

[@smh02]

nothing crazy about it bro thats just the beauty of love and positivity in this world. just do your part to spread it, thats the most important thing i took from mac even over all the incredible music he made his character stood above it

[@marioalberto1371]

@@smh02 yeah, this was the first Tiny desk concert (in video of course) i listen to, and always it been my favorite, it hurts me that i discovered Mac's music too late

[@HisLady1022]

@@marioalberto1371 my exact sentiments. I just found this tonight. And it made me smile and sad when my son told me this young king was already gone. 😭😭💚❤

[@marioalberto1371]

@@HisLady1022 actually he died one year exactly after this concert 😟, you must lisent "Ladders" or "Dang!", both are great pieces.

[@MrSillypoptart]

Yes wiggle records very perceptive of you....

[@hellomoto5101]

This is like the last Mac Miller concert ever... We can all enjoy it togather and cry togather.. Even when we are miles away form each other. This is the best gift

[@matthewbarreto4337]

I know whats behind that door... man I never got into Mac Miller until one day I watched this session and in those last couple of minutes you can see the cogs turning. Can almost pinpoint the moment in his eyes where he just gave up. This is so hard to watch a young man go through it. R.I.P

[@dawsann7152]

sitting in qaurentine wishing this video never ended man still can't believe he's gone. Edit. Idk how to spell yall but thanks for the likes 😂😂 still here at least once a day

[@mackenziex3axl]

Dawsan N I wish this was on Spotify!

[@songclarke5024]

same exact situation going on rn

[@itsmommybtch]

same

[@markbrennan6683]

Same bro same

[@ukaszcpun3446]

same guys

[@gaber.1465]

Glad that this happened. I'll watch this performance every year. Still here in 2023. RIP MAC.

[@aundreayonashannon2132]

I'm 42 and this kid is talented hear the pain in his voice

[@kaelruiz3032]

Music is a beautiful thing men, music is a beautiful thing. Love u Mac.

[@1stfire_shadow]

Still here bro! R.i.p Mac

[@MrVaken]

I watch this video once a month, It truly Revives the soul. RIP MAC

[@zenithsgz2181]

Biggest regret in life will be not seeing him live

[@kevinthefishkid9726]

5 years ago I was excited to watch this. Now I can't watch this without crying just a little bit.

[@jordanmulligan5839]

It's the little interactions between songs that help make this so special. Everything is so genuine. Such talent, from the band and Mac! Nothing but love... Thank you Mac.

[@tiernanmartin3729]

May 2023 - Still coming back to this one. We lost Mac too soon. Forever grateful for this set and the music he brought into this world.

[@aaqilian5.085]

There’s lots of black folks who do much better music. All he did was bite black styles

[@robertonunes1231]

​@@aaqilian5.085you must be really fun to be around 😂

[@elitru2706]

​@@aaqilian5.085 so why are you even here lol go listen to them

[@melaniefong8211]

@@aaqilian5.085 it's the jewish way

[@rpdesign_]

@@aaqilian5.085 Name one person who does it better? Don't worry, i'll wait...

[@hummm2022]

Mac grew from being a basic high school vibes rapper to a passionate and complete artist. It's awful that we won't be able to witness performances like these anymore. Rest In Peace Macadelic

[@masterroshimagazines4354]

For real. He was all set up to go down that mainstream path but chose to go down the artistic path instead. Huge props to him for being himself unlike these pathetic mainstream rappers today.

[@italianstalian331]

@@masterroshimagazines4354 fuckin sucks its the ones that choose to be different that get taken so early

[@italianstalian331]

This is actually one of the best live performances of music ever its just so smooth the whole time ... Pretty much perfect ... Notnjust sayin that cuz hees gone but like u said his growth as an artist is amazing .. Ive never been a huge fan but ive always listened to him since about 2012 and hes evolved every album but this performance is on the level of the roots

[@elementjett9658]

Basic? Nothing basic about this man. He WAS THE GROOVE. Stupid Bitch .

[@jimoney]

I think even when he was making fun catchy sing along songs there was always something deeper in each of the tracks.

[@KhandyCampo]

I always come back here! And it's so true when a people's say: "It's a weird feeling to miss someone you never actually knew“ This sensation is only felt when in some way that person had an impact, a moment in your life, whether through their music, their book, their art... You don't need to meet them in person because the day they are no longer physically there , his legacy will always remain close to you...

[@Influence_Max]

Time is hard to put a stamp on... but music is infinite, thank you for this masterpiece Mac. Rest easy big dawg

[@0xfeedcafe]

thundercat killed that bass man jesus christ it sounds amazing

[@adamplentl5588]

Thundercat killed that shaker too.

[@conorfisher708]

Imagine being that bassist and having Thundercat over your shoulder that first song.

[@DjinnDaisy]

@@adamplentl5588 LOL hahahahahahhahaha

[@jimmypuppo3965]

thundercat is a god

[@irishmusicbk]

APPARENTLY Thundercat and Mac have an album worth of music. Lord PLEASE let it get out

[@anthonypina3060]

I love the little community that's formed in these comments over the years. So much love. Hope anyone who sees this is doing well.

[@oliwiaszewczyk2507]

hope you´re doing well too

[@nikkistewart2896]

You as well🖤🖤

[@calvincrews9321]

[@itsfatherabraham]

Thank you :) you too

[@8celotl]

Its a beautiful think men music is a beautiful think

[@lassebogen]

5years.. and still rocking.. will always come back here..

[@OMFGBide]

2 years since you are gone , tomorrow i will be 2 years sober . i'm still here =/

[@sevencitybella83]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤

[@Northbound03]

Proud of you ❤️🥳

[@Mell0o7]

he would be super proud bro

[@evans8639]

Don’t give up bro

[@bernie1978]

Love you man! Keep sober

[@HUMANBEATBOXdotcom]

Rest easy, Mac...You are already missed.

[@NinetyTwoNoodles]

No! Fuck dude this can't be

[@jonnybgood1105]

R.I.P. Mac Miller hope your soul found peace

[@Lucifer-yb3un]

noooo why !!!

[@JJD93]

thats fucked up, crazy goosebumps right now.. rest in peace🙏☝

[@savagebella5495]

Rip

[@guilhermeviana3669]

So I'm here again.

[@Damari90]

♾️

[@zapples1126]

You need a life. Thank gawd this jew is sober

[@ivanramirez3885]

Same same

[@jamcordan]

Always coming back to this.

[@jessekennedy199]

A buddy of mine exposed me to Mac Miller. We listened to him a lot and eventually commiserated over his death. My friend committed suicide this year and now I sit and listen to him alone, thinking about life and death in general and it's a bittersweet tune. This is my favorite recording of Mac and I wish I could text my friend right now. May their life memories stay positive and long for years to come. But mostly, I just miss my friend.

[@abernard02601]

I agree, very bittersweet. I'm sorry your friend decided to not be here with us. There isn't a doubt in my mind that he's missing you too.

[@MT13.]

🙏❤🙏

[@lynnettedelgadoNYC]

Hi friend. I'm very sorry for your loss. -L

[@lizzyhoenigke1769]

I am so sorry. Mac got me through my college years. You and your friend are in my thoughts.

[@Shane.Shining]

You might not be able to send a message that you know he received for certain, but I'm sure, much like the situation I am currently in with my dad, the message isn't necessary, you already shared enough love during the time you were both here, he knows man.

[@rampagestudios7850]

Let's be honest, it isn't your first time here.. and it won't be your last 😔😤

[@bobbydigitol7658]

I stop by often, it’s a great way to start a day

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

It's literally my first time here. Great stuff though

[@travisholchak9221]

Couldn't even begin to count the views on this one man...every time I watch it, it hits me like the first

[@e30bimmer89]

Not even a Mac fan like most, but I’ve been back more than I’d like to admit.

[@heathersmernaos9440]

Adam Rose gotta start sometime he’s a legend

[@JamesWiggs92]

I miss this, my friend went and I'm so mad I never saw him. This makes me sad, not only the fact I missed him, but the fact his words are SO real.

[@DhakorTTV]

The last part of Small worlds feel like a poem. R.I.P Mac, you changed many lives here on earth.

[@ThomasDaBombas]

Putting an ad in the middle of 2009 is criminal.

[@durtcobain1079]

I got add free version I would of been quite cheesed

[@AveryJames_]

ad block brother!

[@louloulepou4361]

AdBlock!

[@PremiummStatee]

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[@bartelz1]

You are not wrong my friend

[@ChiseledAdonis]

I've listened to this multiple times per week for the last 3 years and it's as if it's the first time every time... What a talent & an even better person we lost. RIP Mac

[@breno6095]

This. 100%

[@gio7264]

Love your vids, man truer facts haven’t been spoken :/

[@Logan-js2uk]

sames

[@melaninprincess1773]

Same ,I listen to this everyday it helps me get threw the day

[@oxycoded7947]

Same here brother

[@risefromruin13]

The bassist always makes me happy. He’s loving his life in this moment

[@ellastar6356]

Thundercat standing there with ambience is the best ❤ love that cat

[@bradwoodhouse3338]

These Tiny Desk Concerts are like internet-era MTV Unplugged sessions; they always manage to bring the best out of the artist.

[@jaygrand4180]

Brad Woodhouse true, and every performance sounds so authentic.

[@alexbyrne009]

The chronixx performance was world class fr

[@justin1809]

Worddd

[@thierrypaquette5478]

I felt like this video was like a big goodbye from mac miller and his team

[@melonhead49]

Amen!

[@SuperXavier30]

"It is what it is, 'til it ain't".. R.I.P Mr Miller.

[@TSmoove74]

Oh YeeeEAaaaaa

[@saidrahal]

how did he died?

[@trin1277]

said rahal drug overdose

[@gabrielzepp1253]

Trin127 what’s rahal???

[@jonah_sais_quoi]

its the dudes username...

[@crash2578]

I had a bad motorcycle wreck surgery and 6 months of opioid use I quit cold turkey this performance got me through to the other side . Thank you Mac 🙏

[@MSTechie]

Glad to hear you made it out brother! Stay strong my dude

[@stevjl36]

For the life of me I can’t watch this video without balling my eyes out. We miss you baby boy 🫶 Keep shining bright up there 😘

[@colbymose1663]

I’m back again... not a surprise, not disappointed, life’s as good as it can be rn Mac. See you in another couple months.

[@herrschneegans357]

[@_mgxrcia1550]

Couple months? more like minutes

[@steezweez4635]

always comin back to this to. Is a classic. wish i was there

[@soudedou3166]

This gave me goosebombs and made me tear up

[@colbymose1663]

@@soudedou3166 don’t cry cuz it’s gone smile because it happened :’)

[@383Tom]

To the people who are just discovering Mac: welcome to the saddest but best thing in your life.

[@meredithdepalma4580]

WORD! lol 100%

[@syairahalyeah2258]

I cant believe that I fall in love with his songs when he's no longer here. such a heartful songs

[@krissielundy9934]

This is my first time hearing him! Since playing this vid I've now listened to two albums. So sad but so good!!

[@383Tom]

@@krissielundy9934 I recommend to watch his ‘we’ live performance with ceelo green and ‘my favourite part’ with Ariana grande.

[@krissielundy9934]

@@383Tom Ok I'm actually crying now but that was fantastic. Totally obsessed now!

[@PursuitToSuccess]

I come back every year for my birthday. Miss you mac, thank you.

[@alexandrudohanici4100]

Happy birthday :)

[@shanelayshock4001]

Happy bday! It’s probably my 1000th listen today

[@numbersonly12345]

Happy birthday (sorry I'm late)

[@rbf7099]

Thundercat is right up there with Bootsie Collins with his funky bass playing. Miss you, Mac.❤

[@cagdepp]

Here on the 4th anniversary of your passing. The world misses you and I can't help but wonder what you would have accomplished and being able to witness your music and career evolve/grow if you were still here. Rest well Mac and thank you for being you.

[@gomes6875]

same here, every year

[@nuriamitac4398]

@@gomes6875 same here :(

[@HeyItsBoofy]

rest easy Mac

[@dmoore379]

Most Dope

[@julieturman3620]

Well said

[@tristan77284]

Gm mac, just thought I would stop by and stay a while.

[@brendangutierrez5874]

Why does this comment hit me so hard...

[@user-kl9np9om5q]

@@brendangutierrez5874 same

[@luiscasas9772]

):

[@patrickguyum]

@@ravencommanda1783 Go fuck yourself how about that one.

[@BridgeEntertainment2001]

@@brendangutierrez5874 i dont get it

[@Aprilhernandez760]

Whenever things get tough I always come back to this Video.. I miss u so much Mac ❤Rip

[@mawplanes4963]

Been watching this every year since it came out and it still hits the same as when I first watched it. Love seeing Mac interact with Thundercat, the band, and the audience. Never fails to bring a smile to my face. Always missing Mac.

[@jarub7641]

can we talk about how perfectly nobody overplays and just vibes...

[@Jrenglehorn]

Just thinking this!!! So true

[@makaila2646]

💙

[@lincolncracchiolo1328]

Jarub beautiful

[@danieloliva6590]

So true. Justus West on guitar in particular playing so subtly but it fits perfectly.

[@RIPToNateDoggIHadToRegulate]

Professionals.

[@Mr_German]

5 years later and there’s still a pain in my heart when I listen to Mac or watch his live performances..

[@slimgees7308]

The reason it hurts to this day brother, is because he healed something we where goin thru then.....its ok we got this

[@influenceyourself]

I don’t panic I don’t sound the alarm

[@paigep3201]

Still top 5 on my Spotify after all this time too. Can’t imagine how much his family misses him

[@be4thisihadalife362]

…It’s a beautiful thang 🙌🏼

[@JaySneeds]

I feel like Mac and I were synced up, it hurt so much when he died after releasing Swimming I felt like we were both on the come up. He sounded so happy on that album, RIP to the bro I never met

[@lmSuperSerial]

been coming back here for 5 years and will never stop, rip mac

[@TheFaciane06]

Same here 💯💯

[@numbersonly12345]

Same 💯

[@DFrobro]

mac just saving my life tonight...wish i could have met you....rest in paradise.....literally thank you for this performance that everyone smiles in!

[@Imwithtiti]

“Don’t wanna grow old, so i smoke just incase” hurts

[@deavenhayes8187]

Rob H yes

[@ghostdancesc]

I can't listen to Circles unless I'm in some kind of mood

[@justyouraverageplayer5202]

Brandon on god.

[@beej8y]

I dont wanna ruin the 666 likes

[@jeffreyrascoe1616]

I thought the same thing when I heard that line. SMH

[@Jens9807]

This version of 2009 is the best, feels like Mac was on the verge of tears for that song fuck I miss him so much

[@finessecompeletion5581]

Jens9807 they should put this version on apple

[@youngsuit]

he looked like it. if you listen at 11:34 - he says, "oh god. alright, let's do it," so it really feels like he transported himself back to that dark place

[@AggressiveMediocrity1]

@@youngsuit I can only imagine what's it's like to perform songs that were inspired by pain.

[@youngsuit]

@@AggressiveMediocrity1 there is an interview with Eric g on the recording of the song. Apparently it was done nearly in one take at a small studio in Seattle in 2016

[@dustinhines4097]

Jens9807 for real bro, each song here feels like it comes with straight sincerity..

[@jkay5052]

I come back to this at least once a week and having someone know me so well and say things I couldn’t who’s gone now is wild Miss you Mac

[@navy4773]

これ見る度に涙が出る😢

[@chrgordon27]

Thundercat on bass on What's the Use is next level.

[@mynameisgift]

Charlie Gordon agreed

[@fran6b]

Ab-so-lu-tly !

[@cecilsiegeler5250]

The best he ever did !! .over all his own stuff !!

[@SeanJonesYT]

Dude he's my favorite part of this concert. Dude is just loving what he's doing so much, has the perfect vibe and played some awesome bass. Love that guy.

[@chrgordon27]

@@cecilsiegeler5250 I've barely scratched the surface of his stuff, but to-date, I agree

[@TheWutangclan1995]

Thundercat looks like he went into the wrong class but stays because his homeboy is there and vibes with everyone in there.

[@ginwithmilk2904]

lol this is the funniest comment :D Made me smile, thanks!

[@notprosperBEATS]

amazing

[@clairevouiyant9450]

@@ginwithmilk2904 lol I literally loled

[@maxphillips3291]

This comment has 10k likes.

[@puckingfunk]

Love this one

[@dabbyduck9407]

Just got the vinyl to this and had to come back n really appreciate this man. Truly a talent.

[@DownOnMahLuck]

Mac. Miss you every day man. Come back here all the time to receive your joy and genius. Pure mastery and love

[@jamaldarell2260]

"Its a beautiful thing man. Music is a beautiful thing." Rest Easy Mac.. Still coming back to this years later

[@noslenpyra6158]

My favourite part ❤️

[@420Galleon]

I just met the dude last week. I'm almost 40. What a life I've wasted. I feel like this is a torch I need to try to carry forward. Mac ain't dead. I won't let it happen .

[@roguewookiee]

What a performance. With Thundercat melting faces on the bass too

[@abananawearingpajamas3186]

Thanks for everything, Mac. Rest In Peace.

[@minkhensomasilane2906]

Coming back here to change the flowers 😪 RIP MAC

[@andrevansyk]

😪RIP MAC

[@Marcela.Isabel]

Same

[@calvin8125]

I know

[@henrycodm896]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@chrisfishesmore]

Me too

[@shaykoloff8094]

If there was a perfect set - I listen to this atleast once a day.

[@JuanSR182]

Love you Mac. It’s crazy to miss someone you didn’t know but man… you touched me and so many. Hope you see this from the Heavens my brother.

[@rubenvoordepoorte6535]

Advisory: This video contains beautiful language.

[@dianampm99]

DID HE SAY THE WORD "NINKONPOOP"~?

[@dianampm99]

WAIT IM THE NINCOMPOOP HAHA SUK YA BATTY CREASE U WASTEMAN

[@TheNervousnation]

True facts

[@noahhollingsworth1600]

It’s a beautiful thing man.

[@TheNervousnation]

@@noahhollingsworth1600 Music is a beautiful thing

[@Andrei-wj7hg]

Dude, I love the fact that Thundercat can't stop smiling throughout What's the Use, such a vibe

[@last7116]

It's gotta be tough to keep the smile off your face when u get to play THAT bassline for people lol

[@Johnny-oc2kl]

I am so sorry for Thundercats loss, they made hella team their energy together is nothing to compare with.

[@Stacksonem]

Bro his egg rattle at the beginning was a genuine contribution, we need more egg rattle.

[@biglou9776]

On Zane Lowe's show Thundercat described getting the call from Mac to do the tiny Desk and flying from Europe in the middle of his tour just for this. I'd love to hear all they recording they have together that are stashed away

[@mcernigz]

Mac’s smile too man, it’s so sweet seeing these guys playing together when they’re clearly both such big fans of each other, as Mac says “it’s a beautiful thing”