Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@annabontrager3200]

these two take themselves just the right amount of serious

[@littledarkcollege]

I love how Courtney smiles and giggles at Kurt's guitar playing haha

[@alexanderbprice]

Probably the most charming Tiny Desk concert I've seen.

[@TheRealSandorClegane]

This is so human I love it, they're just playing music having a good time, and even if they make a little mistake they just laugh. I really think the human element is lacking in music today. This is a breath of fresh air.

[@IsadoraO.G]

I agree!

[@EmberEllaElder]

This is probably my favorite tiny desk concert. I come back to it when I’m going through hard stuff and it brings me comfort. I just realized that Courtney and Kurt mirror each other when they play like Paul and John 🥰

[@bernadetteelizabeth5394]

Oh, wow. They do!

[@thomaskubicek1181]

I think it was perfect. Makes me happy to see music can still be that fun and simple

[@liannedunbar1199]

Complicated lyrics, complex guitars, how do they play and sing at the same time?!?! Amazing musicians ❤️

[@shardanette1]

Seven years later, and I still love this so much. It's time for a new record from these two, please!

[@KevJB13]

I love the whole feel of their project together, and the album is great. Not trying to harmonize much or do too much, just two friends from across the globe, trading verses and having a good time.

[@03Forrest]

As soon as I saw they were making an album together I was like, "YES!!!" Pre-ordered it right away and love every second of it. So glad these two came together to make an album together.

[@MrDirtydaves]

Agreed, it's not polished or anything but I can feel how much fun they're having.

[@Theinfinitethought]

Kevin Brosky Except these melodies are exquisite, it's so musical!

[@MrNines-lh1fg]

But it’s not good enough when there are real musicians out there who deserve to be k. A stage like this. This took no effort ladies and germs zero, and you still applaud? It’s time to start standing up and saying no, we deserve better on stages like this and it’s out there

[@danielkamilo9346]

@@MrNines-lh1fg like who, you? If that Aretha Franklin cover on your page is you then definitely not. Don't talk shit about talented people if you can't back it up. Basically, you fucking suck.

[@benbauer6260]

I’ve lived in Indonesia for about a year or so. There wasn’t a day on which I wouldn’t put my headphones on, hop on my motorbike and just roam towards nowhere listening to Kurt. The scenic route together with Kurt’s voice and lyricism painted some of the most vivid memories I’m happy to have.

[@hanreality.7266]

Ben Bauer, I love your post! 👍

[@HolaMigue]

I love these sessions, you can hear those little mistakes every now and then and see the artists smile because of that. It feels like a more intimate session after all.

[@smlpcollective4166]

This is a very important aspect that is very much overlooked. Starting musicians, especially kids, think that mistakes should be avoided - you need to stick to the sheet. The more you start discovering yourself as an artist, you realise that mistakes are beautiful... they take you to places you never thought existed. Mistakes must be embraced, they must be welcomed, forgiven, and accepted. I know there is a video of Yo yo ma (cellist) somewhere on youtube where he welcomes, acknowledges the first mistake he makes in a concert - and then continues playing. That's great philosophy for life right there!

[@SugarshackMusicChannel]

Yesssssss!

[@SiRrrRoM]

Edgard Vasquez totally agree, i'm thinkinh how people enjoyed session there :-) thumbs up!!!

[@gordongunn3929]

Srikanth S. Absolutely

[@sonnygivens4549]

Yes! Couldn't have said it better myself!!

[@FormalFistFight]

goddamn these two idiots together are the cutest thing i've ever seen in my life

[@bobdylan6454]

"idiots"... fuck you. lol

[@Bearsarepeople2]

that's not very nice man.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Lol...

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Part of me likes these two...a part of me hates'm ....and I hate that

[@judkilgore3822]

Goofballs, maybe, but not idiots. I love that they’re genuinely having fun with this.

[@FemmeNotFragile]

The chemistry between these two is unbelievable

[@youtubematt111]

There's a really beautiful thing going on here

[@drewcamero1489]

Yes, its called having fun with another person. Its a lost art.

[@RonaldDaBear]

@@drewcamero1489 I want to say it's not, but maybe you're right

[@TheLuxma]

Courtney might as well be the coolest being in the planet

[@carrico504]

Luis Moldes good thing she's not. The world be a dull place lol

[@JJJJJOOOOOaaaaaoooo]

Both of them seem like the most pleasant people in the world

[@carrico504]

Joao RK definitely. But it doesn't make them the "coolest beings on the planet"

[@JJJJJOOOOOaaaaaoooo]

Garrett Carrico that's just what we call hyperbole I think

[@omgwtfafterparty]

She's alright but spot of the coolest being on the planet is reserved by Mac DeMarco

[@msspi764]

I love the feel of this. Friends just jamming out to their own tunes. Wait, Are you in tune? Yes. (tunes) OK? It'll have to do. They let us into their friendship for a few minutes. So much better than over practiced perfection. Embrace the warts.

[@Hankvdb]

This comment captivated the feel of this music so well.

[@mauricerogerson5825]

Yep. Reminiscent of days passed out in an old barnyard in Lacy, WA back in 1975.

[@yo_nicoco]

I don't know how many times I've revisited this video... It's my go-to when I need to work but am feeling anxious. I just put it on the side or in the background. These two are my favorites and can soothe like no other.

[@johansen1010]

Try courtneys prior work .its aewsome

[@daltonjones4551]

they sound really balanced together, really cute, everything i like to see

[@tristanlynn5680]

Very unpredictable yet melodic like a punk spirit infected with nature.

[@ianw8479]

Tristan Lynn good description

[@m3lisha]

I like that

[@julietabney5285]

perfect description

[@vjr5261]

YES!!

[@davidmatthews3131]

Good point,well made.

[@miiinamayhem]

Their music reminds me of the Juno soundtrack. I love it, music like this makes me happy. =D

[@donkeydongle3691]

Mandi Boo moldy peaches baby. Never forget ❤️

[@MrBlahdiblahdi]

I'm not sure there is actually any other music like this.

[@bradh6185]

I like the way they write. Very entertained by the lyrics.

[@dancingvon2198]

brad h yep, me, too! Life Like This is a great song to listen to from Lotta Sea Lice, lyrics, tune & all

[@JohnDoe-pm3oq]

5 years later and still listening to this performance. Simply love the raw talent and joy demonstrated by this musician pairing.

[@nowhere_dan]

I love them they should make another album

[@Hic_Rhodus]

Mesmerising. Like watching two people travelling on different starships trying to coordinate a joint landing. Love it.

[@kateconnellcpdt-ka692]

When songs from their collaborative album first started playing on the radio, I turned on my car and heard Kurt singing. My first thought was, "Holy cow! A male Courtney Barnett!" and then she started singing.... I thought it could not make more sense for them to do a duet/collaboration; it's like they were made for each other.

[@johansen1010]

Absolutely

[@brandonfinnegan1352]

This was not rehersed at all. Courtney keeps waatching what Kurt is doing. Then, every once in a while she looks into space ang gets a great idea of her own and throws it in there. This is amazing!!!

[@maxryder995]

44

[@diapasonconsulting4578]

They have recorded and toured together before.

[@0v3rgr0wn]

They’re so pure

[@triplesevensix291]

The other Kurt & Courtney. They make such a cool couple of mates. Pure joy right there. I love it. X

[@chafins81]

Thank you both for existing

[@DavidBiddle]

This really is one of my favorite Tiny Desks of all time. Somehow here in Covid 2020 it's an especially perfect attitude to everything.

[@joeski734]

I think Over Everything is the best song ever done on Tiny Desk.

[@doctor19741]

How much/often can one actually watch this ... its simplicity, awkwardness and stuttered swagger is so endearing!!!! :)

[@Zsolto66]

I have the impression this is what two musically talented kids growing up on a desert island would produce on their own music without the influence of classical/traditional musical training: chords, harmonies, rhythm patterns, you name it. There is not a single second of predictability in this and their talent still shines through every single beat. Love it! Zs

[@unoaotroa]

Zsolto66 That's what you think? Really? Desert island music without western influence would sound pretty distant from diatonic chords and 4/4 time.

[@jamespriest9658]

It's honest..while unexpected and different they are both musicians, u don't just accidentally play these chords in this timing.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

I love these two. So casual and relaxed. Just having a good time. Go away if you are looking for perfection. Stay for the fun.

[@joelartzt1536]

The joy on Courtney Barnett's face is all you need from this shot. The beauty of the music is like 10,000% extra credit.

[@bearh8956]

What incredible natural, fun and musical chemistry... just remember this is a jam session not a produced performance!! WOW!!!

[@MarkLavengood]

I seriously can't stop listening to this jam...it's just SO GROOVY!

[@aherrin10]

Melting a little over these two lovely artists... brings a feeling as if they barely realize they are in front of an audience, and instead feel like light heartedly jam seshing in a little room in a house with good acoustics.

[@Screamifyoumeanit]

I've only just found this vid, I love it! Nothing wrong with getting to the party late, so long as you get here.

[@ilsesalazar1219]

this music its like a warm huge full of love

[@francoistheron3194]

So true!

[@alexconnor234]

I'll give you my love

[@plutosgardener2631]

@@HooDRidEWhiteY still got the typo in there 😂

[@HooDRidEWhiteY]

@@plutosgardener2631 the comment I replied to has since been deleted. It was more funny before, trust me. Thanks for the heads up; I'm deleting my comment since it no longer has the intended effect.

[@SybilLusch]

this cured my depression for 20 minutes

[@naamashnizel]

Try to drinkand run to the sea :)

[@SybilLusch]

naama hirsh that sounds fun to be honest but i live in the midwest

[@naamashnizel]

@@SybilLusch how much is ticket to Israel?

[@yamilrojas4910]

This both tend to have that effect on all of us, I guess 😌

[@naamashnizel]

@@fins6191 לא ואתה?

[@gerardovillegas4455]

You guys are on fire Tyler King Krule And now Courtney & Kurt Thanks a lot

[@minaramirez6691]

Gerardo Villegas so good right?!

[@snakejake15]

Wow, NPR. Great moves. Keep it up. Proud of you. - Michelle Obama

[@GnarlyCharly]

Was a dry spell for a while there.

[@rollinstormz]

That's what I'm saying

[@ryanstanley5745]

I'm unsubscribing. how? get out of here with that nonsense please

[@JPVanderbuilt]

She's killing it on that tiny little guitar. LOVE IT.

[@renekitty2]

The musical styles of these two just flow so well together and it makes me so happy. I immediately fell in love with this project especially since I LOVE Courtney so much I'm in tears. It has been a great week or so at the Tiny Desk Tysm NPR

[@vincenzofederico8938]

I love the way she looks at Kurt as if he were the funniest person in the world and they were not playing tohether!

[@TheLennonricardo]

0:00 Over Everything 6:15 Continental Breakfast 11:37 Blue Cheese 15:14 Let It Go

[@jamesmartin375]

bump this !!

[@joeblankenship377]

5:08 The Tune-Up Boogie

[@greenyankee]

Only useful comment on here, upvote it

[@mintboy]

+

[@smileyhappyradio]

I love Kurts guitar playing, and how they were so in synch.Beautiful

[@lanadingley7587]

They compliment each other so well.

[@Dr.Fate2]

I love this. Courtney seemed so shy last time she came on here. It’s so wonderful to see her so happy, confident, and care free.

[@steviebwoyy]

That moment at 2:30 is so wholesome and tells you all you need to know about the friendship between these two. Love them both dearly! Can't wait to see you at End of The Road festival, Mr Vile!

[@jamespriest9658]

Way to good to be left u listened to. Treasure u both.. beyond joy.. John loved this song Kurt. Hope u know that.

[@stevesole8007]

This album has been playing in my car since Christmas 2017. The hooks and lyrics keep coming into my brain and I like that.

[@victorhart6015]

You 2 have no idea how much you make me smile watching this. Thank you

[@savionit]

This is BEAUTIFUL! So happy to have listened to this

[@markx9623]

this makes me so happy everytime i watch it .. just beautiful

[@stevemitchell9176]

Perfectly imperfect. This just make me grin. Finally worked out what it reminds me of - Pavement at their very best. I can't think of a higher compliment...

[@malv173]

After discovering this only a week ago, I've become slightly obsessed with it! What an awesome performance. So much charm and personality. And talent. Shitloads of talent. I've bought Lotta Sea Lice as a result. Thank you Tiny Desk!

[@skwmusic5233]

NPR how are you able to keep blessing us with such amazing artists!

[@claytonbennett7797]

Bob says this isn't about reaching new music heights, but I might disagree. This is Indie gold. The Barnett/Vile album is Iconic and will be a classic.

[@sewlybutsurely]

their sound is sooo.. it feels like im biking slowly in a forest on a warm sunny quiet day with a slight wind in my hair ugh its

[@pettytheft79]

Bought their album instantly after listening to this here. What great chemistry and guitar picking.

[@JonnyboyUK2]

"Kurt shall we rehearse for that Tiny Desk thing?" "..Nah"

[@salriiight]

Thought the same

[@Barstoolmtn]

Tight guitar!

[@jimsmint]

painfully slack. I saw the dude live a few years back, and it was appalling. He was out of tune, sloppy, dull, totally unengaging. Put me right off.

[@gibsons7057]

@@jimsmint and looks like a massive entitled loser

[@brandoncostner7437]

It's like... Grungy. These are the vibes. They aren't puppets. Are these comments ironic?

[@JohnDB101]

I fell asleep watching KZbin one night. When I woke up, this was playing. What an amazing collaboration. Everything about it is just brilliant. So glad I stumbled across it.

[@luispizarromora6242]

Why this make me so happy, the smiles are so authentic this is beautiful

[@Dahaas2003]

These two together are magic. :) Thanks NPR...and Kurt and Courtney!! :)

[@lurkingbanette]

They are just adorable. Listen to their album Lotta Sea Lice if you haven’t already, great record

[@Requiredfields2]

I think these are good kids.

[@MarcusConte]

Stunning chemistry.

[@MrBlahdiblahdi]

This duo is greater than the sum of it's parts. Saw them at The Anthem in Washington dc. At first I was upset because I wanted to see CB3 but it ended up being one of the most uplifting experiences of my life

[@joeblankenship377]

Courtney's voice makes me feel all warm inside.

[@bradcarroll3719]

Like these two a lot separately. LOVE them together!!! An example of the result equaling more than the sum of the individual parts. One of my favorite duos, and altogether acts in modern music.

[@dancingvon2198]

Great collaboration these two, so easy to listen to, looped, or not thanks for sharing amazing music with all of us here

[@Crimpitsucka]

One of the rougher tiny desks, but one I always come back to! Wholesome energy and good tunes.

[@danthebeachman]

I just love watching Kurt Vile work!!…..What a personality!!….He makes me laugh!!..right out loud!!

[@cmorellato]

Must say it: Josh Rogosin, you're a genious! It's unbelieavable this sound you take from this place! Of course these awesome artists help. Lovely session.

[@craigboi1970]

I love these two, either solo or together. Their music is like falling into a bed of feathers. It sounds like happiness.

[@EmblemParade]

I watch this about once per day, sometimes twice.

[@americancheese4387]

5:53 "That's pretty Kurt-" "YEH"

[@jamespriest9658]

Cause it was

[@americancheese4387]

@@jamespriest9658 tru

[@kreri8129]

That's how you agree in Australian

[@thwwoodcraft1449]

As with so many Tiny Desk vids, this made me a fan of an act who's studio work I never would have been drawn to. Other live recordings of this set have reverb on the vocals and these beautiful voices are dimmed amid the noise if the band. This is so perfect, and I adore this work and these artists so much. So very happy to have found this one.

[@38261429]

Bonobo on KEXP and now this duo on Tiny Desk. What a good 24 hours for KZbin

[@danaugustine9653]

ScholarandaGentleman🔗💖

[@danaugustine9653]

Link in a chain with heart

[@xxxxxx-xv1pn]

totally love how courtney laughs or smirks at Kurt's mistakes and Kurt just kindin hides or is embarrassed by them and moves on. Soo cute.

[@Treataod]

I came to this because npr music selections are usually great, never heard of these guys in my life. Yet the music is good as I predicted.

[@arielmott8224]

this is the best thing i’ve ever seen in my life

[@ThePunkyDuck]

AHHHH! THEY ARE THE BEST!!! LOVE THIS!!!!!!

[@bbobbob3790]

This is 2 people having fun and playing phenomenal music. Don't ever lose that feeling. Gawd I love this.

[@vision_immortal]

My love for this is endless. Thanks for everything you do, NPR.

[@MarcusAurelius7777]

YEAHHH

[@letmegoletmego]

She s so happy. She is delightful. I love these two.

[@jgwire]

i love how casual they are - the whole idea is lime that

[@arifabrar]

One of my favourite albums from 2017. This is a fantastic collaboration between two very talented musicians who seem to be genuinely enjoying performing and working together. A pleasure to watch and hear.

[@NostraFnDamus]

I saw "Kurt and Courtney" and got momentarily confused...

[@ZerafLP98]

Nostra Fn Damus SAME

[@memorandom7484]

Don't worry, _this_ Kurt won't be murdered by this _Courtney._

[@peanutbutterjellyfish2665]

Nostra Fn Damus they both suck about the same...

[@arturdutra9967]

The same Lol

[@DelScully]

its funny because she plays a kurt cobain jag too aha

[@lenaheck718]

best artist of ALL TIME

[@jeanne819]

I love you two - where are you these days 2021

[@JohnDoe-pm3oq]

These two young people are like hand and glove! 1 + 1 >2 with these two.

[@TheEdelfranco]

Feeling good considering being Covided here in 2020. Thanks for this amazing music to get me through 💘

[@bibianarobledo4737]

I love the way you (both), play the guitar, the way you feel it!! And i love your voices!! Thanks for your existence

[@d4z3d1]

I love how Courtney always looks over to Kurt. And her cute little giggle at 7:32 xD

[@socratesmiranda]

This one of my fav tiny desk concerts

[@Romancandle5929]

that desk is actually quite large

[@chevy2599]

Romancandle5929 😂

[@bon-e-pa]

maybe it's the concert that's tiny, so instead of tiny-desk concert it's a tiny desk-concert

[@OneAfter-wb9gq]

themadcaplaugh you got that the wrong way round, but I dig it

[@emmetLshavinski]

I would tell that desk "Sir, I've seen tiny desks and you are no tiny desk."

[@w4r7]

@@emmetLshavinski Followed with..." Good day, sir. I said GOOD DAY!!!"

[@NunoMassano]

So nice to know that there's people today making just a simple thing: music. Just love this, and makes me travel. Beautiful!

[@billyblackburn864]

i love this sloppy style music with those nice guitar chimes and such integrity. this is probably the best tiny desk concert ive seen yet

[@barrykilmister6549]

I love how happy they are in this video. They just seem like they had a lot of fun on this album and I honestly love it so much.