Jim James: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@huldahb8766]

I saw Jim James standing alone at a rally in DC in September. I approached him and said hello. He was extremely gracious and humble. I have been a fan for many years. Thanks for this wonderfully intimate concert.

[@drewbocop]

ku klux klan rally?

[@nickfernandez7563]

A rally for what?

[@DH-ij9pe]

I have a similar story, back in 2009 I saw him play in VT and there was maybe 2000 people there. After the show he was literally just hanging out and he was the kindest person ever. He is such a beautiful human being.

[@jamesuhallmusic]

Ever since One Big Holiday, I've been enamored with Jim James. A True Brother and a Friend. A gentleman and a scholar. Keep it up, King! (PS, Justice is Served..!)

[@reece8224]

This man is so slept on. He is a great. Eternal Even... litterally opened my mind to him and now I can't get enough

[@gabrielandrews2634]

literally?

[@spookeehoowee1687]

I feel like Stan from American Dad when he first discovered My Morning Jacket every time I hear anything by Jim James or his band My Morning Jacket. 💛

[@jaymgoduka2500]

I literally first hear of this band from an episode of American Dad and haven't stopped listening to My Morning Jacket😂❤

[@Doseofmadicine]

If this video went viral I know the world would change. This man gets it. Words of change without being high and mighty about it! I have always lived my life in the way that I hope I leave a wake of happiness in every aspect even before I knew who he was. And ever since then I try to show people his music and his message because I am a firm believer that the message this man is tryna convey will change the world!! We’re all here together! We’re mostly not having a good time but we’re all trying! Gotta remember that we’re all just humans on this weird journey together and the only reasons any of us are enemies is because someone else told us to be. Peace and love friends!!!!!

[@fisheyedaddy]

Thank you for this concert. I love that Mr. James is using his incredible talent to voice the concerns for so many Americans. Bravery, compassion and honesty in music may just heal the division in these dark times. Thank you and much love to Jim James for displaying courage and honesty in these 3 songs.

[@moonstruckskywalker9276]

In all seriousness, you got so many damn fine musicians come to you and bring their totally different other interpretations of their songs to you, every time I visit spotify to look them up and find their songs and I am allways upset because it just doesn't sound as good as them little concerts they give at your place. Very well done, you have shown me so many artists I've already known in a different much more beautiful light and many other fine artists too! Big Thanks!

[@mikeh554]

Listen to My Morning Jacket if you don't know them, folks. Dondante, It Beats 4 U, Wordless Chorus, Phone Went West. Great songs.

[@nclane12]

Mike H I probably listen to Z at least once a day

[@michaelallen2093]

Their whole catalogue is magic and Jim James is the wizard.

[@ButterInEveryOrifice]

Dude. One big holiday? best solo ever

[@burny890]

gideon :)

[@whereiswaldo12]

Mike H rollin back

[@bevmacdonald9008]

WOW. Brilliant! Here is a silent ocean of standing ovation; we are all amazed.

[@leafnlore2712]

A sane voice in an insane world.

[@martinpena6715]

We could all use a bit more MMJ in these hard times

[@theforeverpuddle8754]

Jim James is great and he's got such a great voice. Got that understated soul.

[@gunnar368]

This is beautiful. No small talk and just feeling it all the way

[@bobloblaw5236]

He’s so good. So underrated. What a gem of a video. Thanks.

[@DirkJongen]

I feel ashamed that I didn’t know him! He really tells his stories. Love this

[@mikeh554]

check out My Morning Jacket then! his voice was better back in the day too. Z is a good album to check out.

[@florianniebauer3705]

One human and one guitar are the two things that always catch me...so pure and true

[@bookswithlove5781]

Love the message. Much needed; much appreciated.

[@m.o.m.marketingoperationsmgr]

Had the pleasure of seeing #jimjames in #Columbus Ohio and just like here on the #TinyDeskConcert he put on a fantastic show. Poetic Musician.

[@RobertF-]

Just keep making magical music. That is helping the world.

[@m.o.m.marketingoperationsmgr]

Loved everything about this mini concert. Heartfelt.

[@markcampbell8629]

Genuine! And beautiful. I’m on board.

[@360Swurve]

His Bonnaroo set many years ago was the most insane show I've ever been to

[@andyiwanski939]

Jim James is a gem.

[@jude999]

He has that high lonesome echo sound on his albums that borrows from the best of the 1970s folk rock recordings.

[@MrYatesj1]

OMG! I'm Amazed is such a hard hitting and beautiful number.

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

Same Old Lie...is.....Spiritually Blessed

[@robertsteinberger5667]

His classic is Steam Engine acoustic during the rolling stone sessions. Few artists match that level.

[@evanp042]

One of the best of all time 100%

[@jblairhoward]

Awesome! It's Jim James! See if y'all can get Yim Yames to come.

[@dustinpet6086]

Finally!!!!! Can I get an amen for Yim Yames!

[@johnnycaminos]

a man and his guitar. Cool vocals and artistic taste.

[@866punisher]

Beautiful human. S/o to my fav band- mmj

[@lolajiang4946]

That just made my day! Happy friday

[@danaraemo]

Jim James at Britt 6/28/19. So happy to be there.

[@0mattp0]

I love this beautiful man. OBH

[@communitybreakout6226]

This is fantastic ! We really like your work ! 🔥🙌🏽🔥

[@Wonkyth]

This guy's so great. A little disappointed by the comments. :/

[@kinder4931]

right it's a bunch of people talking about his gum or bringing someone else on tiny desk..like come on..at least we know we love him. but we're closer to him cause we've listened over the years i'm sure.

[@Wonkyth]

@@kinder4931 Actually this is the first I've heard of him, but he's lovely. :)

[@kinder4931]

@@Wonkyth oh man..there's a woooorld..go in whatever order you please if you do decide to jump in!

[@stanleyjohnson78]

I’m amazed At How Jim did his whole set alone What a great wake up alarm

[@MusicRevolution1992]

I read this comment as if Jim himself was singing it.

[@stanleyjohnson78]

Royal Chicano he’s a great artist

[@skurfntx]

This is really good, but nothing compares to the haunted vocals that came from recording in a grain silo. That was genius.

[@lilaccilla]

where do i find?

[@skurfntx]

@@lilaccilla it's just how they recorded the vocals on the album At Dawn.

[@nickfernandez7563]

This is what should be played on every mainstream outlet. Enough Cardi B, and this MIGOS nonsense. Start playing something that has meaning so the public can hear something other than trash and toxicity

[@aboveallapparelaaaprinting6194]

thaNK YOU jIM.

[@jeremiahhernandez43]

Get Anthony Green to perform on Tiny Desk already!

[@Childofbhaal]

Jeremiah Hernandez dude fuck yes. AG or Circa Survive would be so amazing.

[@AnielleReid]

Beautiful

[@EdBrooking]

Awesome ❤️

[@levonjb]

hi dad

[@EdBrooking]

@@levonjb That's my boy 🎸🎸🎸

[@m.o.m.marketingoperationsmgr]

There's something about #Jimjames that is very 'zen' and politically intune. Love and appreciated.

[@MedSou]

Awesome 👍👍👍👍

[@danieljamesmead]

One of my favourite BeeGees gigs ever.

[@jackshaver1568]

This reminds me a ton of the soundtrack for “into the wild” by Eddie vedder. Pretty exclusive company, two amazing songwriters describing their observations of the human condition.

[@lordguitars]

World class tone from that Baxendale!

[@how8765]

I would love to see a CAKE tiny desk.

[@ranjancrasta9234]

Italian leather sofa on tiny desk and I can die in peace.

[@how8765]

Ranjan Crasta Hell Yes. Or Jolene. Honestly any song would be great

[@MusicRevolution1992]

Take my like! Put this comment to the top! I need to see this happen!! I love 🍰!! Local Talent!!

[@zwick6890]

mega goon oh yes please yes

[@SlainteMhath]

If only NPRMusic would go the distance...

[@boombasticreggaeman2373]

My baaaaabyyy ahhhhhhh I love him

[@dennismenezes9423]

Hey What about Martin Sexton someday? :)

[@tausenti]

Nice stuff

[@Mauricio.R.]

Bravo!!

[@helloitsnicko]

Nice honest music & performance. In other news, “Jim” is short for “James”. Does that mean his real name is James James?

[@JuanViladoms]

Jimbo James

[@sicsempertyrannis9024]

Jimmy Jams

[@crazygood008]

my Dad makes this joke every time we talk about Jim James. (We are a My Morning Jacket loving family haha)

[@Ponpontutuss]

Or Jim JIm?

[@phc142]

Lol I’ve always thought that, James is his first name, definitely not his last. Yim Yames is a different story though!

[@JuanViladoms]

7:36an here in Argentina. Tanks for this sound. More this sound, less sound from boms and guns

[@GonzaloLara]

¡Aguante la Argentina! Abrazo desde Chile, muchos amigos por allá.

[@JuanViladoms]

@@GonzaloLara viva chile po! Un abrazo

[@oscaralejandro2535]

The Best El mejor!!! 😫😍😌😌😌

[@dharmmaparayana8707]

Why not my morning jacket ?

[@ddherself]

Because they aren’t playing together this whole year.

[@reece8224]

@Bobby BottleService and I hope he continues talking about politics and religion in his solo work. It is spectacular

[@reece8224]

@Bobby BottleService and that's why it is art (:

[@jixxxxer17]

Thank You For This ! One question why do I see Jim James named spelled Yim Yames ? umm to me it seems confusing especially in a search lol Peace

[@eddiekaya1]

He's a hippie shaman. My true spirit animal.

[@crunkcore]

I love the cheeky gum hiding in his mouth

[@onetwentyfour]

Some can't walk and chew gum. Jim James sings, plays guitar and chews gum.

[@vashkun1]

Amazing

[@henry_daher]

Love

[@finer49r]

incredible performance

[@Medium0Rare]

Chewing gum while singing? My 7th grade chorus teacher would have choke slammed me for that offense.

[@lakecharlatans7844]

Moistens the mouth, helpful for singers

[@squintz2103]

I had a music teacher like that. Drove more people away from music than it attracted. Children should be treated with compassion and respect.

[@crookedclown5]

THIS COMMENT WINS

[@JJ-us5kr]

Seriously looks terrible.

[@jsauce311]

Grohl does the same thing

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

Shit I thought this was Hacksaw Jim Duggan.

[@ericwilliams2175]

HHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@larryjelvik919]

does he have gum in his mouth , wouldnt he sound better without it, i love this show

[@jimalice1]

Like to check out guitars I see on Tiny Desk. Anyone know this make?

[@EdBrooking]

I don't.. but he's been playing it for awhile now. Shouldn't be too hard of a find 👍

[@dabusdriva1]

Will you guys have Little Dragon on soon??

[@standardofexcellence]

If Braun stroman never wins the universal title and gets released from the wwe he will be a success in music. He gives the guitar those hands

[@ralphshain171]

7:51 weezer?

[@aml25]

No

[@stonehenderson4627]

You guys should get “NECRO” on the show

[@megasam10000]

I occasionally listen to Jim James and My morning Jacket and I like them both very much but for some reason I never made the connection. I'd bonk my head on the desk but it would ruin the music :P

[@makkietakkie]

I'm on the same boat. Every time I dive back into their music I'm like "woah, this has the potential to become a favorite" and yet every time I forget about them within days. Except for Dondante.

[@mikeh554]

@@makkietakkie Dondante live is insane. Best moment of my concert-going life.

[@isaacschoute4643]

freshest feed in the game. PUBLIC radio; listeners like US.

[@sicsempertyrannis9024]

Indie forever

[@mvtepixels]

Would be nice to see Soko, Soley and John Butler on NPR one day

[@1408hctr]

Voice of an angel lol Stan

[@lucidinterval8012]

NPR please consider the Accidentals!

[@TheCoolbreeze67]

Im Here

[@Afroman764]

Get Jonas Alaska, The Staves, or Johnny Flynn on here. It would be amazing

[@HeyGirlHey77]

NPR CAN YOU FEAT Emily King? She has a new Album or NAI PALM for her new sing " Crossfire."

[@wabannikisoilder3602]

Why yall didnt let him have the whole band.... i think it would have been dope to put more music behind him

[@BreakfastIsImportant]

i really wish he woulda done something like steam engine, war begun, or the way that he sings...that song melts me. Amazing artist and song writer, but i find myself only listening to records up to circuital

[@michaelclark1811]

yeaahh dropped off mmj after Z. All those records after Z just arent as good

[@MuchObligedTV]

❤️

[@Artem-kv4er]

This was amazing. He's also chewing gum and you can hear that in the mic, which is funny. I've been diggin no-reverb jim james.

[@Rozzar1]

I rest my case m'lord

[@butterdog_97]

Absolutely amazing performance! But I still have one question: When will we see Childish Gambino on here??? When he does small performances like this platform they're always incredible.

[@mwihaki.wanjoroge635]

Here from watching American Dad 😂.

[@chazmandingo7048]

Is he losing his voice?

[@raid_8736]

Nice video

[@RawkClaws]

Yim!

[@toritori3371]

Bruh our mans is singing with a wad of gum in his mouth

[@huldahb8766]

Some singers need gum to keep their throat moist.

[@MrTheEnderbrine]

Jim James puts his pants on one leg at a time .

[@EveRussellsrsly]

Juan Mora that’s the only episode of American Dad I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen it like six times.

[@amyharris2121]

He reminded me of a BeeGee, like he could be Barry Gibbs long lost child. Without trying though he has now created a new pet peeve within me, singing with gum in your mouth... It was hard to watch because of the gum. I ended up having to look away to find it enjoyable.

[@Rozzar1]

interesting you found it annoying as well. I have had a shedload of adverse comment on my comment of the same topic....

[@ralphshain171]

Dallas green please

[@jesrangel09]

Matisse and Carla Morrison would be a great addition to the Tiny Desk episodes!

[@Toddy537]

Get Vance Joy to perform tiny desk

[@the-engneer]

I Approve this message

[@9ajsxt]

I second the motion. All those in favor?

[@vashkun1]

@@9ajsxt aye

[@collettecaraway2759]

He's good

[@fiveohdeuce7574]

Yim Yames!

[@scottbaxendale323]

We love Jim! The guitar he is playing is a #baxendaleconversion check out harmonyandkay_conversions on instagram.

[@ScottSchleiff]

Scott Baxendale thanks for the info! Do you know if it’s strung or tuned differently? It has really crazy overtones that make me think something special is going on with it.

[@tomvgeddes]

What's the ballpark cost on one of these? Looks and sounds amazing.

[@ScottSchleiff]

@@tomvgeddes you can buy nashville tuning strings for like $5 and an old kay/harmony/stella for about $80. As far as the reconstruction, I can't tell ya, but those strings on any acoustic guitar you already own will get you pretty close!

[@tomvgeddes]

@@ScottSchleiff Fair play, just was having a look at the rebuild picture on his website and wondered (I'm guessing quite a cost!). I've had an old Harmony 'Airline' branded one before but it was a wreck to play and never sounded like this one.

[@tomvgeddes]

@@ScottSchleiff Will def give some nashville strings a go though. Never used these before!

[@daysiamontgomery8166]

CHET FAKER PLEASEEE 🙏🙏

[@eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeo]

Wait, this isn't Father John Misty

[@malvinabrarmalvin6029]

Kid Travis plss:)

[@thaliakwsta1692]

*rex orange country :NPR tiny desk concert??*