Ben Howard: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Bob Boilen | August 9, 2021
Having spent time with Collections from the Whiteout, Ben Howard's sonically adventurous fourth album, I was curious to see how he would adapt these songs to the Tiny Desk (home) concert format. So when the opening shot shows Ben in a room alone, an acoustic guitar in hand, it was both an "oh yeah!" and an "uh-oh" moment. Gone were all those textures that he, Aaron Dessner, and a load of talented musicians had worked on, but front and center was that delicate, reflective voice that I love. It's a voice that, in the recent past, was often swarming in effects and buried in reverb.
So as Ben Howard opens his Tiny Desk with the album's opening track, I found myself zeroing in on the oblique and painterly images of "Follies Fixtures": "Walk with me to the burning spire. / We can count the dеad on Ender's pyre. / The dusty towns whеre the number's found / Don't quite match the missing." He later premieres a new tune, "Oldest Trick In The Book."
"Thanks for having me and allowing me to play the slight variations of songs that I'm forced to settle with at the moment," Ben says, and with that he kicks on the drum machine and plays the music that drew me to his work in 2021. Watch those fingers on the guitar and hear that tone. "Far Out," indeed.
SET LIST
• "Follies Fixture"
• "Far Out"
• "I Forget Where We Were"
• "Oldest Trick In The Book"
MUSICIANS
• Ben Howard: vocals, guitar, drum machine
CREDITS
• Video: Allan Wilson
• Audio: Richard Thomas, Josh Rogosin
TINY DESK TEAM
• Producer: Bob Boilen
• Video Producer: Kara Frame
• Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
• Tiny Production Team: Maia Stern, Gabrielle Pierre, Bobby Carter
• Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
• Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
#tinydesk #nprmusic #benhoward

[@BenStrainmtb]

I think most of us have been waiting for this moment for 10 years!!

[@double_07]

Indeed

[@LawrenceIfYouWill_yup]

I was just thinking that

[@DUKEisALIVE]

Couldnt believe my eyey when i read the title

[@Chris-vr8cd]

I haven't I don't even know who this guy is, but still i listen.

[@reeyamoreno1743]

true.

[@sarajr22]

My partner was so excited when Ben's new album came out, thankfully he got to hear it before he passed away but he would of loved listening to this. It's hard for me to listen to this alone now but it's so beautiful, music binds us together in hard times and good.

[@laurabeth8616]

♥️

[@loumills5248]

Sending you the biggest, warmest hugs.

[@ljhuiginn2951]

I’m so sorry for your loss 💔

[@russellhamstead9480]

That's too bad, keep listening to this 🎨 art

[@benhoward7671]

@@ljhuiginn2951 Thanks for the comments ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘😘😘

[@reesek30]

Ben deserves his flowers! Criminally underrated, his music does nothing but bring me peace.

[@tomasmitura4944]

Ben is a major reason why I started to play the guitar, this is a lovely gift.

[@daynight4087]

Nice!!! What songs of his have you learned thus far?

[@tomasmitura4944]

@@daynight4087 Gareth Evans does great Ben Howard tutorials, I spent years going through them all and getting good enough to play the songs

[@daynight4087]

@@tomasmitura4944 ok I'll look him up, I'm only like 10 months into learning guitar and I'm going to attempt to learn " I forget where we were ".

[@DelScully]

Same! I picked up the guitar due to him 6 years ago, and it has become a massive part of my life. Forever grateful for his beautiful existence.

[@daynight4087]

@@DelScully any tips for a beginner?

[@ryannse]

For all the toxic and negative comments found so far and wide across the internet these days, what a wonderful comment section this has been to find.

[@cheezheadz3928]

Couldnt you just enjoy without bring anything toxic up?

[@double_07]

Happy to see Ben Howard here finally, however we will need him at your offices with the giants that are the sound engineers of tiny desk!

[@Paprika526]

Master of their trade those NPR soundengineers. Legends.

[@mentaldetecting]

@@Paprika526 Agreed!

[@superrantam]

I do agree. The NPR office is truly a leveling field. That and the amazing recording and mixing creates something worth of the success it has got. But this Tiny desk from Home is far from that. Some artists provide a raw experience, just them and a basic recording/mixing behind it (this one for example). But others have a very elaborate show, everything measured, with a team of people behind managing the recording/mixing, aesthetics, etc. (Dua Lipa's comes to mind). Anyway.. the magic behind the Tiny desk recording/mixing has a name: Josh Rogosin. Take a look to the AMA he had on Reddit. Is really interesting. He is the man!

[@globalsoundconcerts]

You all are the best and I cannot wait to get back to it …

[@faultlineavenue]

There is really no one like Ben Howard... "I Forget Where We Were" is one of my favorite albums of all time-truly an unparalleled talent.

[@michellethepegman]

There are few artists that have the power to transform the way you view yourself and the world around you. Ben did that for me when I was young and very sad. His music was a big part of my healing process. I found myself crying in the first few minutes remembering who I was before and how much I have transformed and grown since then. Thank you for this

[@katharinaa.9166]

Symbolic high five/hug, stranger

[@JamSandwichBag]

Beautiful share thank you Michelle

[@luizfelipeguimaraes1919]

Im in tears right now, it happnd the same with me, it changed the way i see the world, and made me a better musician as well, im really thankful for everything that this guy does. Amazing musician, amazing man! Lucky of you to have some of the best ones in your healing procces as well

[@russellhamstead9480]

That's Euphoria for you!

[@kevinmole9982]

beautiful comment

[@Schwiin]

In the incessant dumpster fire of notifications I don’t want, this appeared, and made everything ok. Thank you.

[@blingclem]

Disable all the other notifications you don't need :)

[@Hidden8Knowledge]

Its crazy how his voice is actually the bass

[@jeffreybordoloi]

You are a good observer and a listener..I never noticed it earlier.Thanks for the tip..

[@ultragoodtimes]

MIND EXPLOSION

[@thomascrabtree5171]

wait where

[@eminkose9451]

one of the most underrated artist ever.

[@egonbramley1520]

00:00 Follies fixture 04:59 Far out 10:29 I forget where we were 14:43 Oldest trick in the book

[@joshuacasey-ferrari4807]

Thank you so much :)

[@Honeybadgerrs]

Which album is the oldest trick in the book??

[@ps7038]

@@Honeybadgerrs the description says 'oldest trick in the book' is the premiere of a new tune - so maybe his next one? :D

[@joshtjclark]

Thanks 🙏

[@nicks9321]

When he said recondition an old my heart fluttered, Ben's been the soundtrack to coming out of depression at several stages in my life

[@jexiagalleta]

Ben Howard got me through my marriage break up. The Jools Holland live version of End of the Affair told me I wasn't alone in knowing that pain, and gave me safety to grieve. He is a treasure.

[@lukeroberts9701]

That is a magical performance, the best of all time.

[@benhoward7671]

Thanks for the comments ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘😘😘

[@benhoward7232]

Hi I've seen many loving comments on my fan page and I just want to appreciate those people who’s comments and good wishes encourages me and I hope to bring you so much entertainment. Kindly drop your Email address and WhatsApp number so that I can send you a direct message for a private conversation. Stay safe ❤️🎻🎼❤️🎻

[@thepromiseyoumade]

@@benhoward7232 phishing scam alert - as if Ben Howard would ask for e-mail addresses and whatsapp numbers on youtube - Be more creative man

[@dailybrewid8630]

The Jools Holland live version was magical!

[@reemssmeer-maar-dan-omgeke9028]

The man combines the warmth and rawness of his guitar and singing with such refreshing newness.

[@wesleybullock814]

At 52 I have just discovered this huge talent.. Better late than never....

[@abscriptx]

had to pinch myself to realize this video is actually real! we've been blessed

[@user-ik4cs3ir1e]

the tiny desk concert we were all waiting for

[@mrs.moonie5894]

I'm embarrassed but I've never heard of him. It came through notification but the beautiful comments made me happy. I can't wait to listen and learn more about him.

[@Crimsonzs]

IM SO EXCITED FOR YOU. Getting into him was one of the best decisions of my life

[@mitchellbenefiel4490]

Easily my favorite artist. Excited for you to listen

[@brianhenry833]

Hello I saw your comment, I am a fan here I would like us to get know each other better

[@iMertin90]

games in the dark ep, burgh island ep, his 3 albums.. losts of unreleased stuff

[@davidefacchinetti2084]

Get ready because now that you’ve discovered Ben your life will never ever be the same!

[@abrahamgarza537]

Being surprised by Ben's appearance on NPR Tiny desk is definitely a sign of good changes to come.

[@nouhailamarouane4183]

I feel like I can just lay on the grass, look into the blue sky, listen to his music and that's it: PEACE ☮

[@fairly_loco]

the green, green grass? ;)

[@nouhailamarouane4183]

@@fairly_loco yep

[@cheezheadz3928]

Well, did you?

[@noahmcdx1]

Sounds like depression

[@benhoward7232]

Hi I've seen many loving comments on my fan page and I just want to appreciate those people who’s comments and good wishes encourages me and I hope to bring you so much entertainment. Kindly drop your Email address and WhatsApp number so that I can send you a direct message for a private conversation. Stay safe ❤️🎻🎼❤️🎻

[@bigjumpz]

Understated genius and responsible for me meeting my future wife, cheers Ben ❤️

[@michellevictoria]

My first tattoo at 18 was a lyric from “The Fear”. I was obsessed with this beautiful human being and the art he creates. This brought me back to a version of myself i haven’t been in a long time.. thanks NPR, this was overdue.

[@ceciliaduran8276]

is it: I will become what I deserve? if so, I have it too:)

[@alexcraig6577]

I have Kieko and Depth over Distance tattoos and still wear a ring engraved with I will become what I deserve every day :)

[@mattio259]

I've got a tattoo booked to get the main mask from Finders Keepers booked for the end of the year. I cannot wait!! 🙌

[@benhoward7232]

Hi I've seen many loving comments on my fan page and I just want to appreciate those people who’s comments and good wishes encourages me and I hope to bring you so much entertainment. Kindly drop your Email address and WhatsApp number so that I can send you a direct message for a private conversation. Stay safe ❤️🎻🎼❤️🎻

[@spapauw9384]

Thats so dumb

[@DanLewisDrums]

Unreal bloke, unreal musician. Recently had the wonderful opportunity of speaking with his drummer Kyle Keegan on my podcast who said Ben is literally the best boss and best guy ever. No shocks there

[@jkhpbrn]

Link it?

[@sohalia34]

I literally gasped when I saw this notification. One song in, and I'm bawling. Thank you, NPR, for finally featuring him.

[@dinahernandez7631]

Me too hahaha

[@chrisberg5964]

'Oldest trick in the book' might just have made me tear up.

[@georgetren3304]

Can't believe we're able to listen to "I Forget Where We Were" played live by Ben again after a long time!

[@NathanMandjes]

It seems Ben Howard is in a happy place. I’ve never seen him so relaxed and making little jokes. Beautiful music as always!

[@LH-yl1ul]

That version of follies fixture is something else. Absolutely mesmerising. Regularly revisit this. Wish he released a live album of songs he's not released.

[@aaronknebel1000]

This brought me back to a version of myself I haven't been in a long time.

[@brianboru8858]

I feel these words deeply, brother.

[@Crimsonzs]

I'm so giddy and excited for all the people being introduced to him right now. His music is beautiful, sad, happy, intense, calming, thought provoking, mesmerizing, hypnotizing, quirky, sentimental, and oddly nostalgic. It's like being in a desert for days without water and getting that cold gulp of water to reinvigorate you. When I found Ben at my worst, he reinvigorated my will to fight on. His work is absolutely worth the journey. And I wish I could experience it all for the first time again.

[@privo6497]

Wow, what a great way of describing his music! I feel like I'm in a national park and hiking while looking over at all the scenery.

[@mattleazer5674]

Perfect

[@emechies306]

Couldn’t have said it better myself, and could absolutely not agree more!

[@neildewestelinck6639]

I feel like hiking true a landscape, putting up a tent and campfire alongside with some friends.

[@thefashionablephilosopher]

I totally agree. And I know for a fact I would not be alive right now if his music didn't exist.

[@ahwanpandey]

Been listening to him since Every Kingdom. Phenomenonal artist. Thanks for this one NPR! 🙏

[@DGog224]

So cool to see his evolution since then.

[@bodybuildingmotivationmusi1571]

My phone :1% Me listening to this My phone : i'll wait

[@ohumanschool]

Wow, what an artist. Today, I will remember the day I discover Ben Howard! Thanks Tiny Desk

[@Crimsonzs]

Pleaseeee you won't be disappointed this man is the best.

[@npegg]

i'm so happy for you

[@EvanDempster]

Man I wish I could hear him for the first time again

[@matthewlatham920]

I never ever leave comments, but I will to encourage you go and treasure every moment discovering Ben Howard’s music. There’s nothing out there like it.

[@killa44beast614]

My brother. You are in for one of life’s most sweetest gifts

[@javiercarmona9796]

You really don't have an idea, even a glimpse of how much means to me. Time, after time, through this quarantine NPR has exceed expectations I didn´t know I've had till they have uploaded a new video. I'ts awesome to have Ben live and see how far he has come in so many ways. I'ts been a long trip since I saw an acoustic version of Only Love and ¡oh boy, time does fly! Love Ben, Love NPR, Love Tiny Desk-

[@gilbertmubangizi3076]

I feel the same. :) Take this happiness and share some positivity with as many people as people as you can. Pay it forward friend. God bless.

[@GrubbyPigeon]

Finally, a comment I completely relate to

[@lerxymgmt8286]

only love acoustic still makes me cry to this moment

[@sophieoneill2437]

I listenen to his album 'Every Kingdom' through out the whole of my Labour. 12 hours of pure bliss. That was 5 years ago now. I will forever hold this mans music so close to my heart. I'm tearing up even writing this because I know i could never really find the words to describe the way I feel when listening to this man. ❤

[@ryannse]

I have such a similar story. And I'm sure many others do too. "I forget where we were" was playing repeat in my car at the time, I used it to time my partners contractions on our way to the hospital. As we drove my newborn son home, the first song he ever heard was, she treats me well. That album, that's song will forever be part of my life and I'm so thankful for that.

[@sophieoneill2437]

@@ryannse wow, thats amazing. Its crazy to think how many more people in the world have similar stories. Imagine how he must knowing the impact his music has had on so many people's lives. He's the only artist I could ever listen to on repeat and never get sick of hearing. X

[@ryannse]

@@sophieoneill2437 it worked so well with my first son, I did it again with my second. They are four and six now. My eldest asks to listen to ben now too. It's been passed on to them and I hope they remember it with the fondness I do. So lovely to have read your story.

[@ariannagonzalez2618]

I listened to Ben Howard on repeat while I was pregnant! The albums I listened to fluctuated with my hormones. I suppose they still do 🤣 I even named my son Benjamin Wolf. I was very inspired by black flies one very pregnant afternoon sitting in the tub 🐺 I have a big imagination so I envision all sorts of things when I listen to music. If you listen to noonday dream it sounds like he wrote it while having a bubble bath 😅 gave the song a whole new meaning for me.

[@PlainJames826]

Blessings to you my friend

[@domjvitale]

Ben Howard has been the soundtrack of my last love story. An intense, long, passionate and complicated one, as only true love stories can be. Me and my ex-girlfriend went to one of his concerts in Milan years ago. It was pure magic! There I took a picture of her: the most beautiful photo I've ever taken in my life. I will cherish that moment and that love for my entire existence. Thank you, Ben. Thanks for walking with us on this long journey. I'll never forget because, you know, it will always be "depth over distance"!

[@RossCutting]

Every sight of you I know is worth the keeping

[@domjvitale]

@@RossCutting There are people who come to our life, sometimes, to be there for a season. They weren't meant to be there always. Sometimes we find ourselves hooked up with people that we think are there for a lifetime but they were only supposed to be there for a season. There are people who come in our life like boosters for a rocket. If you ever watch a rocket go into the space, the boosters fall off when it reaches a certain altitude. Some people are not equipped to handle the altitude that we're going to. We don't have to be mad when they fall off, they're not bad people. They just couldn't go where we're going.

[@itslara1744]

I think I’ve never cried to a comment like this before. This is absolutely heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. Hope you’re doing well.

[@domjvitale]

@@itslara1744 Not really, but I'm still alive. Healing is a long process.

[@imaXkillXya]

Search up end of the affair at jools holland

[@Dano-ph5xl]

A song is a gesture.. Ben is such a great guy. man.

[@mochimoonbunni]

Ben Howard is so dear in my life, this was a wonderful surprise. I’m sure many can agree that we have been waiting for this for many, many years.

[@benhoward7232]

Hi I've seen many loving comments on my fan page and I just want to appreciate those people who’s comments and good wishes encourages me and I hope to bring you so much entertainment. Kindly drop your Email address and WhatsApp number so that I can send you a direct message for a private conversation. Stay safe ❤️🎻🎼❤️🎻

[@michielturner4164]

Saw Ben Howard when I was 14 (11 years ago) by accident at a festival in Scotland and he’s remained my favourite artist since!

[@dinahernandez7631]

happy accidents 🤗

[@michaelwilson8212]

Check out akae beka, Vaughn Benjamin,band midnite great music aswell, but reggae.

[@iMertin90]

highland show?

[@Zoro-kq5uz]

still underrated this guy. I wanna live in a world where BH is the best known musician. Thank you for your Music.

[@gourou6698]

Ben is the greatest songwriter of the last 20 years

[@dariusibell]

Only other artist I would add for consideration is Foy Vance. Check out indiscriminate act of kindness, Gabriel & The Vagabond, and Foy’s live at Bangor Abbey Album.🔥🔥🔥

[@lordbuddybear]

I think you left a few out for that equation

[@dariusibell]

@@lordbuddybear You’re 💯 right. Even after I hit send I thought of other ppl like Dallas Green and some others and in my mind was like 🤦🏾‍♂️ Reply with some artists so I can check them out and grow out my way too short list😂

[@MNZGamin]

@@dariusibell I’m a bit late but some excellent other song writers I’ve enjoyed are Gregory Alan Isakov, Brian Fallon, The Lumineers, Night Beds, Bears Den, Matt Maeson, Joshua Burnside

[@samiralovini4176]

some days I find myself thanking someone above for your existence.

[@carloschavezsayago9816]

I got Covid three days ago, so I've been locked in my room suffering in sharp pain, but this brought me back to life. It was about time we'd get Ben Howard at Tiny Desk. Hallelujah!

[@Rocketscientist66]

Get well soon!!

[@benhoward7671]

Thanks for the comments ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘😘😘

[@svensebastianhorner]

Ben's music touches me so deeply and I don't know why. But it does it again and again. And I just sit there and I'm just emotion, awe and devotion.

[@7RubStef7]

it is because his songs are (like a spell formulated by a Sage ) full of sybolism that talk to our subconcious. As you know that one cannot be truly succesful in their craft, especially when that craft has world changing capabilities and /or influences a lot of peoples minds, before they are Initiated into some 'brotherhood' of men that are our Masters

[@hollyw667]

I will never get tired of listening to Ben Howard play "live," the variations, how he continues to evolve his music. Just pure talent and artistry. Thank you Ben and NPR for this truly incredible tiny desk (home) concert

[@herschelraney2702]

I have been on this rock only sixty cycles of the sun or so and I am choosy now, but this is one of my favorite humans. Even, I think, if he just sat quietly at this point.

[@johncornishlandrut]

the less production the more ben's talent shines through

[@thatdudeoverthere7286]

The start of the "I forget where we were" song is special here

[@sirdimi9246]

Ben Howard is just built different!!

[@samlancaster2403]

Can literally make any of his songs sound completely different into their own songs with their own feelings. Inspiring in many ways.

[@richardfranks6614]

Ben Howard has really grown as a human. He really knows his niche in music.

[@noelbrian55]

“Forget where we were” is one one my favorite songs…Ridiculous song. If you don’t know it, go give the studio version a listen. Amazing.

[@swimdusty]

His music does kind of make you forget where you are while you ponder the beauty.

[@SJXN]

It's one of the very few songs that give me goosebumps & make my eyes well up with tears.

[@TheMTGMind]

one of my favourite tracks of all time and ever recorded !

[@imemex8001]

Same! I'm not sure the beat of this version does it justice unfortunately.

[@Nit2315]

The first versions, especially the coachella live version, are even better.

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

Ben Howard is "an old soul". Best guitar player that was ever born. Ben, every site of you is always worth the keeping.

[@randynorman742]

Blows me away what he does with the guitar…. epic stuff

[@colinhowell7741]

I can’t be the only one who would’ve HAPPILY sat here and watched Ben tune his guitar for 10 minutes…Thank you for EVERYTHING Ben!

[@Sophie_Nambram]

I just can't stop listening to this acoustic version of Follies Fixture. It's so beautiful.❤😇

[@ian8502]

Whenever he performs it feels like a piece of history is being made. This version of Follies fixture is way better than the album, can't wait to hear a live version with the band..

[@Sophie_Nambram]

@@ian8502 Yeah, I'm really dying to listen to live versions of "Metaphysical Cantations" and "Make Arrangements" from the new album. And I also think "Sage That She Was Burning" acoustic version only with the guitar and piano would sound amazing! I'm loving his live versions too! This may be because I'm able to read and understand the emotions of the song better through his expression, when he performs live. There are so many thrilling performances that still give me shivers every time I watch them here on YT; Everything - Glastonbury 2013, End of The Affair, IFWWW & Towing The Line at Later With Jools Holland, every live version of The Fear... I can go on with the list.😋 Ben Howard, he simply is the best!

[@benhoward7232]

Hi I've seen many loving comments on my fan page and I just want to appreciate those people who’s comments and good wishes encourages me and I hope to bring you so much entertainment. Kindly drop your Email address and WhatsApp number so that I can send you a direct message for a private conversation. Stay safe ❤️🎻🎼❤️🎻

[@tommckee7550]

0:00 Follies Fixture 4:59 Far Out 10:18 I Forget Where We Were 14:42 Oldest Trick in the Book

[@joseph_oenix]

Just back from watching Ben live. Mesmerising gig as was his last, when he played through Noonday Dream. I’ve grown up with his music, from starting to figure myself out as a 16 year old listening to ‘Black Flies’, to my first relationships and subsequent break ups replaying ‘the Burgh Island EP’, to finding myself watching sunsets more peacefully hearing Noonday songs. His music has progressed and developed at the same speed as me, and I’ve found myself loving an artist throughout his varied music (I usually overplay and burn out artists). I look forward to the journey ever more. As an aside, last nights gig was the same as 2 years ago - the crowd. People are going expecting 10 year old classics from Every Kingdom, which I imagine is frustrating for Ben. He’s been singing those songs for years, and is a different person writing Metaphysical Cantations as he was back then writing Keep Your Head Up. When he does sing the ‘favourites’, i personally love his new take and approach to them. Unfortunately, a lot talk over him at the gigs and grow impatient at the songs they don’t recognise, chanting “we want the wolves”. Some feedback online seems to carry the same sentiment. Bens gigs are intimate, especially at the moment and it’s a shame some aren’t along for that journey right now. I’d suggest seeing him at a festival might bring out more of the popular hits. But please don’t go expecting just the Spotify top played, just listen to some of the most beautiful chilled out songs and enjoy.

[@jarydpurdham3191]

He is the best musician to ever walk this earth to date

[@AnnaaWasHere]

Sometimes I wonder if he knows what his music means to so many, how deeply it touches the inside..

[@janee8396]

This instantly brings back memories of summer weekends when I would hang out with a friend who I practically see as another brother. We smoked cigars, drank the best wine we could afford and ate seafood before we would head to town in hopes of finding a female companion to end the night with. On each of those nights ‘Every Kingdom’ was our third companion, either playing in the background of our conversations on the balcony or providing those melancholic vibes while we just stared at the seagulls flying by. Ben, thank you for those beautiful memories.

[@jesusxsmn]

Best Monday I’ve had in a while. Thank you Ben, Thank you NPR. 🙏

[@joefish6546]

Listened to this video a couple of days ago for the first time. In the last 48 hours I fell down a Ben Howard rabbit hole and I have become a massive fan. Thanks NPR, once again you've enriched my life a little more.

[@joefish6546]

Thank you, man! I mean it, your music is a part of my human experience now and I'm better for it.

[@benhoward7671]

@@joefish6546 send me a message on my mail address so we can chat this privately

[@benhoward7671]

benhoward870

[@joefish6546]

I mean, seeing as how famous you are and stuff, I bet you have access to Swiss bank accounts and that kind of thing.

[@tylersherritt937]

Welcome

[@Nochocheese125]

Every kingdom got me out of a dark place in my life. Never had music impacted me so much. Thank you Ben.

[@jordanedgeley6601]

His later albums are even more powerful just not as immediately pleasing

[@cheezheadz3928]

You got yourself out with the help of the music.

[@nrr9565]

I waited 5 hours in the cold and the snow for this man.. his concert was magical. I remember everyone was so frozen we had to take turns inside... ah good memories

[@maxadrums]

Ben is such a fascinating musician and individual to follow. Crazy creativity, and so much variety between the albums. I've cried and laughed so much along with his songs.

[@dujonsharrer1122]

took me 7 years to see him in concert. and now this gem. i wil be blessed indeed.

[@novemberme1624]

I regularly come here. Not only to listen to Ben playing these perfect reinventions of his own songs, but also to look at the perfectly arranged ensemble of the picture he is part of: Sitting between bookshelf and plant, in front o a closed curtain that probably holds back the oppressing heat of an Ibiza summer. This is a true image of a longing, maybe for the laziness of mediterranean summer afternoons, I don't know exactly...but it keeps me returning. Thanks Ben and NPR.

[@Geedo777]

You can really hear the John Martyn sound in Far Out. Great to see Ben performing again!

[@austinshort3313]

The still proudness of the tiny succulent tree gleams and grows from every vibration of this. Never have I wished more to be a plant.

[@Merble]

You just made me see that plant as the audience and it was kind of adorable.

[@lulobulo5228]

npr forever got our backs 😭❤

[@chrisbogard7632]

this could be 3 hours long and it still wouldn’t be long enough 🤍

[@lila3372]

Ben Howard chuckling is the best thing that could have happened to this day of climate anxiety gone wild. Also because he's known to invest in sustainable projects. He cares, he loves what he does and he's clearly radiating that hope. Thank you NPR, Thank you Bob, Thank you Ben.

[@ScarySecondss]

Climate anxiety? Just chill and enjoy the music, no need to bring the news over here

[@NathanMandjes]

You are right. Thank you for your comment. People like Ben Howard care, and aren’t afraid of doing things that matter.

[@marletschkotho6994]

omg my absolute dream came true and I just noticed!!!!!

[@kier.]

Finally 🖤

[@reflexivmusic]

We need the one and only Pete, the Bantham Legend, to do a tutorial on Oldest Trick in the Book! Such a lovely tune

[@Jelle528]

Up until this point I'd never heard anything from Ben Howard before. I'm definitely a fan after Far Out, can't wait to listen to the studio version

[@Crimsonzs]

Try out the Far Out Variation too. Similar to this but sounds so good it should be studio. Actually dive into Ben's entire discography. Gems including End of the Affair, Nica Libres at Dusk, Towing the Line, Esmeralda, Burgh Island, Promise, Black Flies, Soldiers, Bones, Oats in the Water, Time is Dancing, Rookery and Sorry Kid

[@inhumandestroyer]

Oh man, I am excited for you lol you have quite the journey ahead

[@sophieoneill2437]

Wait until you listen to every kingdom then 🥲

[@Jelle528]

@@Crimsonzs Cool, thanks! will check it out. This version of Far Out sounds like something Thom Yorke would cover on his Jazzmaster :)

[@jkhpbrn]

And some songs only found on KZbin (as far as I'm aware) like The Burren

[@jonza_youtube]

Man, so good. I absolutely love that movement across the capo in Far Out. Glorious!

[@jenniferdodge4919]

“Every Kingdom,” was my anthem toward sobriety. His beautiful voice and authenticity are pure magic!

[@anjaliharris717]

His music is so important to me and my life. So stoked to see him play on tiny desk in such a crazy and unprecedented time in Sydney. Forever thankful for his down to earth self and his incredibly moving, beautiful music. Makes me so happy!

[@dosismodernas6934]

Thank you for this to anyone who is involved. I'm home with this video.

[@DavidGillhamMusic]

Actually prefer this acoustic version of follies fixture!

[@xCARTER141x]

Ben howard and a guitar alone is far superior to anything else. I like his creativity on the records but theres something about his voice over a single guitar that makes it special

[@reeyamoreno1743]

i dont know how i've just put Every Kingdom on loop this week, and this suddenly shows up on my feed. finally!

[@ana.rodrigues]

It's awesome to read these comments and realize that somehow it's possible to put a little bit into words the way Ben's music makes me feel.

[@stijnboeren3943]

Thank you Ben and NPR. All's well in the world for 18 minutes and 33 seconds.💛

[@shardanette1]

I'm very happy for his fans who are very happy today.

[@gavincurleycork]

Low-key happier this collection of songs were performed than his more popular Every Kingdom phase

[@MusicRunLife]

If Ben released an album like he plays Follies Fixture here, I would listen to it over, and over, and over, and over again.

[@fry530]

As would I. Yet I have listened to 'Collections From The Whiteout" over and over like that. I love how he can take that and make it sound like something so completely different

[@tomking2247]

God this man is supernaturally gifted with his music. All were perfect but that first one reached deep into my soul and found an emotion I didn't even know I had. Ben, as always, profoundly majestic

[@sessionmediaa]

This was the best notification I've had for months.

[@ChristianSchaffer]

This makes me so indescribably happy

[@denizkulatti9705]

I cannot believe this was posted on my birthday. Best birthday present EVER

[@keeog88]

Happy Birthday 🥰

[@santhielizabeth4415]

Finally! Thank you NPR!

[@andrewtregoning]

my first kid was laboured and born to this guys music. very healing and calming

[@digo0981]

FINALLY, NPR!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@insideout97]

Back here again almost a year later… I hope Ben is happy wherever he is probably Ibiza and I hope he comes to the US soon! Forever grateful for him!

[@ragingbork2701]

No way he's finally done a tinydesk session! So jealous of all the new people that are going to discover him because of it. Amazing session as always, so refreshing.

[@jouiNoel345]

right!! it'd be so awesome to experience Ben and his music for the first time again 😩

[@npegg]

what an incredible day

[@tobiaswoods4880]

ben howard saved me, thank you ben

[@konumbra]

when i tell you i GASPED at this in my subscription feed