Beirut: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@drinkingtall]

2024! 13 years later. Back at it. Still one of my favourite Tiny Desk concerts! Anyone else?

[@slimcrna]

Absolutely.

[@SabyAlouette]

✋️

[@Bauchito1]

Yes, very nice music. Still. And don`t forget I grew up with Herman Brood, Deep Purple, Earth Wind & Fire....I learnt Trumpet playing at the beginning of the 80`s. I love horns with a nice voice. Greetings from Hamburg, Germany.

[@gabehernandez7288]

So I text my son this weekend to tell him I'm on a Beirut binge and he beats me to the punch to tell me he's doing the same!

[@LegendarioDarkLink]

Unos putos genios bro

[@nicolasaguilar5940]

Beirut are the type of band you listen to while doing a roadtrip in Europe, perfect combination of sounds and vibes

[@riverx3066]

That perfectly sums up my last 2 weeks in Europe. Beirut was my soundtrack

[@GeorgieR_1]

oh my God this is perfect, when I was younger I went to France on a road trip and this is what my dad played in the car whilst we drove to the caravan park we were staying at. So many memories!

[@aakanshthapa7407]

When I had a crush on someone in my class, I used to listen to this every single day while getting dressed for school.

[@issacsoto1830]

Nerd

[@jeremiahsullivan9583]

This is very embarrassing. Not endearing or cute, the way you think it is. You should delete this comment.

[@zerjiozerjio]

How romantic!

[@markwhiteley930]

Love it.

[@daniwallking4820]

Remarik

[@freakjobb]

I can't get over how sincere he looks when he sings.

[@treasurem2491]

I love him!

[@jldowland]

he loves what he does.. how beautiful

[@nathanielandre2568]

Beirut makes me wax nostalgic for things I have never experienced. It's truly magical.

[@tega2754]

Just seeing this in 2020. Probably the oldest tiny desk I’ve seen on KZbin, but it’s definitely one of my favorite

[@lucasmatzkin994]

Yes!!!

[@bmetzker90]

You're not alone! I've watched this aat least 115 times! Greetings from Brazil!

[@mariaflorenciatissera5903]

Me too! From Argentina in 2020, I just love it :) Greetings! Saludos!

[@jolaa]

yep still here. This set will always remind me of a bittersweet summer in 2011

[@ryyymyyy]

I'm here March 9, 2020. This one is definitely a gem.

[@madisonm.37]

He swings his feet during the last song and it's the most adorable thing ever.

[@brucelafone1895]

madison mcdonald Your Hot :)

[@PatFreakinRickTV]

Bruce Lafone *You're Virtual flirtation is more impressive when you have good grammar.

[@justinnickovtime]

+PatFreakinRick Virtual flirtation is never impressive.

[@lalawest5031]

It’s now 2022…and I watch this video often. I love Beirut! Look at all of these beautiful high school band nerds (and I say that in the sweetest of ways as I too am a nerd) making some of the dearest heartfelt music your cochlear bones could digest. Watching Zach sing is like being in the presence of an angel.

[@bootsfarrow]

So true, my bro Paul was the biggest and most talented. Instead of the bass, you should see him on the tambourine

[@Michaelmichaelmotorcycle87]

2024

[@zoiringgo23]

The way he makes his voice vibrate is Beirutiful

[@sydneyadamsteele]

I am proud of you

[@carlosmartinezzabala5382]

i see what you did here

[@deich31]

What a punderful comment!

[@HoonAgain]

He’s a master of vibrato indeed

[@marsifuentes4425]

I AM CRYIN

[@steviebwoyy]

Definitely time to get these guys back now that the sound engineers have immeasurably upped their game!

[@iiYaMa72]

a few more tunes wouldnt hurt

[@RichardBrandon5]

Watching this instead of studying for an exam. Can't watch while studying. This deserves 100% attention. Tiny Desk, invite Beirut back!

[@danielelorencodasilva643]

Same here, dude! 😂

[@justinportillo242]

Dude SAME

[@patrycjaokonska1417]

still same :(

[@alicegriffin2668]

literally what i am doing rn in the college library

[@lucascoutinhopires3460]

Same here

[@ppaulinka]

Tiny Desk - high time to invite Beirut again :)

[@swilson4506]

I would love to see them do a tiny desk with RipTide, Elephant Gun, Postcards from Italy and Gallipoli

[@jonmcgregor263]

Or just a rehash of their Soirée de Poche!

[@ingridsantos7815]

@@swilson4506 , I'll take off "Elephant Gun" and "Postcards from Italy" and put "Rhineland" and "Transatlantic"

[@Japesthegrapes]

I've waited almost 10 years to consume this. Absolutely spectacular. The magic that captured me in 2006 is there in 2011 and again in 2022. Thank you Beirut in whatever incarnation you are in. Your music heals me with each passing year and I am grateful for you.

[@aleksandraivanovic226]

This was something I mostly used to listen to while I was pregnant with my boy /girl twins, 5 years ago, and I would dance happily while holding my belly. Unfortunately, I lost the girl in late pregnancy, something I can hardly ever get over. But this music is still that little connection between the three of us, it just froze that times of togetherness for me. ❤‍🩹

[@5k33k]

Since I couldn't find em elsewhere, here's who is performing: Zach Condon - Lead Vocals/Trumpet Nick Petree - Percussion Ben Lanz - Keys/Trombone Perrin Cloutier - Accordion Kelly Pratt - French Horn/Trumpet Paul Collins - Bass

[@mohandossvellaichamy6455]

Thx!

[@marcosswilliamm]

I’m from Brazil and really impressed by this beirut’s performance. I love their song, but live looks even better. Elephant Gun is their most famous song in Brazil. I missed it. Tiny Desk, Show!!!!

[@righthereandnow]

"I'm losing track of how many times I've seen a Tiny Desk and said, "This band/video is my new favorite thing." I read that comment on a different thread today. Honestly, I can't think of one Tiny Desk that I haven't enjoyed. It's such good way to discover new music. I'm a fan. Thanks, Bob and everyone else.

[@flowersafeheart]

I so agree. Tiny Desk has a way of picking great artists and showcasing them in an extra-special way. My goal is to eventually comment on every Tiny Desk live video.

[@JPZoober]

I'm actually really impressed with their sound quality in the horns. Being able to play in great harmony softly to not overload the tiny room can be difficult. Especially when it comes to the trumpets higher notes and not having to bust your balls getting up there with a good bell of a sound.

[@taylordcraig]

I know the dude on trumpet/french horn that isn't Zach is absolutely AMAZING. I've seen them live three times and he absolutely kills it.

[@luciacobain5158]

Taylor Craig do you know what's his name? :)

[@BloodIncantationTab]

Lucía Cobain Kelly Pratt, dude slays

[@johnseifert6927]

They all met in a conservatory, so not shocking they're all extremely well trained classical musicians.

[@seanclancy2587]

The musicianship is really quite impressive.They had very thoughtful instrumentation in that performance.

[@OrcOfOrchestra]

I love Beirut! My friend Joey passed away three years ago. Our favorite passed time was showing each other new bands to listened to. I just rediscovered this gem thanks to my suggestions and it makes me think of him so much.

[@jasontodd6605]

Same my friend Jessie put me on this video back when he was alive. And I thought of him today so I came back to watch this video.

[@keithgardner5818]

One thing good about being older is that 2011 seems like yesterday. For me, I'm pretty comfortable including 2011 in "current music". :) I have definitely loved these guys for a minute, but perhaps it actually is more than that.

[@Lacheddar1990]

The timbre of the french horn, flugelhorn, and trombone are absolute perfection. WHo needs trumpet ;) Sante Fe may be one of my favorites. Just drove through there 2 weeks ago on a cross country trip. Listening to Beirut while traversing the dessert and mountains was nothing less of magical.

[@tressel2489]

it's a rotary trumpet, not a flugel! its tone is somewhere in the direction of flugel tone though

[@themrwoody1434]

How have I never heard of these guys. They are incredible and just shot to the top of my favorite bands list.

[@snoski]

Watching this on 8/5/2020 after explosion in Beirut. So incredibly sad for those who lost their lives or were injured. However, I love this band tremendously, so it was nice that my searching for the city name returned one happy result.

[@joeylewis24]

I don't normally leave comments on KZbin. .. but this.... This is something special. These guys got it.

[@jeremy1392]

I'm commenting to make you deliberately uncomfortable, and hopefully you'll respond to this, hopefully creating a cycle of discomfort for you.

[@bellezayverdad]

I wish Beirut made an unplugged disc. I personally like it more than their studio version of these songs. They sound so classy, with these pear-shaped tones and the brass holding hands with Condon's outstanding voice yet never masking it. Gorgeous!

[@ozzrokr1]

00:01 - East Harlem | 03:40 - Santa Fe | 08:33 - Serbian Cocek

[@Paylala]

I misread that as Serbian Cock and briefly got all sweaty.

[@taasinbinhossainalvi9173]

Wish they did Nantes and Postcards from Italy

[@jamievlogs7103]

Been watching these videos all night. I found Beirut my freshman year of highschool. I stumbled upon someone's re-post, David Dean Burkhart's channel, and I had been in love ever since. Playing trumpet from middle school to highschool I have always been attracted to an orchestral type sound, especially music by Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. I have found this band always makes me feel like there is more. More to this world than what my phone shows me. A call back to older times where you had to get out there to FIND the music! Forever in my heart and ears, thank you Beirut!

[@rimskikorsakov8232]

That's the best tiny concert performance, Beirut guys are just timeless :)

[@hiojumafigueiredodemorais695]

Amo Beirut! Não me canso de ouvir e apreciar!!!!❤❤❤

[@gtrevino007]

Saturday morning with coffee+waffles+Beirut's soft melodies...can't get any better

[@ethanaxler]

This may very well be the pinnacle of tiny desk, and music for what that's worth

[@Spike294]

Drummers vibes are something we could all aspire to

[@Donyaald]

Just found out about this band yesterday,falling in love with their music .

[@av110386]

Was listening to Beirut in Spotify and thought to myself I wonder if they have a tiny desk performance. Yes!

[@hathbenali]

I love Beirut they open another door of music that is out of this world

[@sixsurdix3711]

It's not out of this world it's eastern european music

[@timgantumur5750]

GNIMAERDYAD why easter european?

[@tomperkins5657]

Spot on, Alex.

[@ishthefish9006]

@@sixsurdix3711 its not eastern European music lol

[@FullyGrownChild]

Thank God this band exists!

[@treasurem2491]

Literally

[@huntmich]

He has a flawless voice and he makes it look so effortless. Really masks how rare it is for a male singer to have a voice like this. And then you throw in the horns and the terrific songwriting? Amazing.

[@whoever_81]

Flawless voice? Meh. I love Beirut but his voice is pretty limited technically speaking. Soft and quirky.

[@ishthefish9006]

Are you a guy ???most guys in my choir sound like that. Baritones that is

[@ishthefish9006]

@@whoever_81 nobody has a flawless voice either thats whats beautiful in modern music its about the music not the voice like choirs where they perfect there voices. Modern mainstream music is about the cracks and flaws in the voice

[@whoever_81]

ish the fish Agreed!

[@jamesheath8379]

Great sing along with.

[@bodhiaudiovisual]

Such a nice combo of instruments. No harsh sounds. Beautiful smoothness and roundness sounds. Respect from Santa Fe, NM

[@rowzee.]

I don't know that I've ever heard anything by Beirut but dang am I glad I stumbled across this. Y'all had my 3 & 1/2 year old dancing like a madman! Truly nothing short of absolutely enthralling. I'm a fan.

[@olorin4317]

This tiny desk is quickly becoming my favorite tiny desk.

[@Kagome811]

I discovered Beirut through this video when it was first posted! Zach is so incredibly talented and Hadsel recently blew me away. Love coming back to them every so often.

[@andywakely5568]

newly discovered these a week or so back - love indie music and this is just top of my list right now. Beirut, you have another new fan

[@bmetzker90]

The best version of Santa Fe of all platforms!

[@tomperkins5657]

Still kicking. Turned 73 last month. Good grief!! Oh, another group I discovered: "Mates of State".

[@sila2515]

Congrats with 75 and may this music find you yet again

[@Raquel-Dean]

perfect ambiance - i feel less alone when i listen to beirut. they just have a feel good quality! anyone else feel the same vibes?

[@lydi7845]

The warmth of this one gets me everytime...

[@danwebber5546]

One of the best Tiny Desk concerts ever. A classic head nodder. I hope we can see more of Beirut in the UK!

[@ashesoftime5864]

Truly creative, original, imaginative, magical and exquisite music. Always makes me feel as though life is worth living when I listen to Beirut. And not much makes me feel like that.

[@themapleandmahogany]

Gotta love the NPR Tiny Desk Concerts. Gotta love Beirut.

[@uranomichiaruki1]

his voice sounds like it's been channeled from some past life

[@Alitasplace]

This is actually a very good description and I agree with it.

[@marsifuentes4425]

this is very accurate thank you for saying it

[@laurabfernandezfotografia770]

I discovered them in London, big gig along with Arcade Fire, they blew my mind and have been an important part of my life since then. Nothing like their music to cheer my soul up. Such a pity they barely show themselves live any more, I wish they could come back❤

[@KellyOKellyComedy]

I do agree that his voice is unparalleled. There are many great singers with lovely voices but none I like quite as much as his. When you love a band I would not consider it a silly opinion. Every band has value to someone. They happen to be my favorite too.

[@arthursaey]

I had never seen the singer before and now I'm just all the more impressed, what a voice!

[@flowersafeheart]

Their unique sound, especially his voice, and the clever lyrics, feel really pleasing or comforting to me. It's a certain mood - I guess emotional, sentimental, full but pretty content with teensy bit of the Ben Folds Five sound but guess that's the piano. I like that fun horn and accordion sound. This part gives me shivers: "Sound is the color I know, oh. Sound is what keeps me before your eyes. And sound of your breath in the cold. And oh, the sound will bring me home again." 👂🏿🎶🎵💬

[@cassandrav4358]

Love Beirut. Zach's voice makes me melt every time❤️he is also so beautiful

[@BotoinBermuda]

i think its absolutely amazing how he was just a normal dude from new mexico but created music that sounds so out of this country. If more modern day indie artists were influenced by world music their music would be amazing.

[@nicholaswallace2501]

Thank God for finding these guys came at the right time

[@caligal1090]

i really really like his voice...so unique and has a nice ring to it

[@harpermeacham8177]

Love this version. One of the best Tiny Desks

[@Bimp_Lizkit]

Like these guys and their style a lot. Great musicians, solid little concert. Also glad to see they could get Art Garfunkel out of retirement to play the drums. Bravo.

[@hervelakotasunka2625]

hahahaha! Lol !

[@seanclancy2587]

I've come across Beirut many times because I listen to a lot of similar music. Something about the way their songs are produced has never really drawn me to their albums, but this live performance totally changes the way I think about their music and has really peaked my interest.

[@oldbirdwing9114]

omg their drummer kills me!!!! most unique band ever

[@stagedivezhighfivez]

+Aeon Klepto me too. he makes it look so effortless

[@oldbirdwing9114]

stagedivezhighfivez always smiling

[@pamjarvis4805]

+Aeon Klepto for sure, he makes me smile!!

[@oldbirdwing9114]

Pam Jarvis he just is too good, very skilled as well

[@pamjarvis4805]

+Aeon Klepto infectious joy !!

[@lookingupatnothing]

Smooth and creamy brass, Simple appearance, Unparallelled vocals, Unique instrumentals. My favorite band.

[@katdevendra]

absolutely wonderful. east harlem just speaks to my soul

[@heymisslayla]

Still one of my fave tiny desk concert ever! Was once worked at a photo gallery and I always put Beirut on my daily playlist at the gallery for visitors to enjoy.

[@arfurlife]

These guys have a soulful earthy honesty that truly wins me over. God bless them and this wonderful tiny desk channel. marvellous stuff

[@joseluiscaro5374]

I got here from the Phoenix live show and WHOA. Theses guys are amazing, love the way his voice sounds

[@micollesquois4867]

Beirut is just amazing

[@sarahfaith6531]

Gosh, the beauty just never fades

[@perrosdemaiz]

My wife to be, walked down the isle toward me at our wedding while “Venice” played. Tears in my eyes

[@Short_Lived]

Just had the wonderful opportunity of visiting the lovely city of Santa Fe (however no more than a few hours on business). It's amazing to see such lovely architecture that matches the surrounding geography so perfectly; something that is often underappreciated. Beirut, thank you for joining me in my travels. Yes, I had this on repeat for those 3 hours : )

[@tsujiyamagaku3935]

このコメントが世界中に届くのにワクワクしています。たまたま見つけた動画。その中で素晴らしいバンド、音楽に出会えた事を嬉しく思います。 で、ベイルートを好きになりましたー。 素晴らしい出会いがありますね。KZbin（笑）。ありがとうございます！

[@kabiriasetteotto]

A

[@naffy3327]

+Daniela Secchiaroli B?

[@Kucacuvarkuca021]

tsujiyama ukulele dthstykjdatfgghhgshhdge😀😐😿💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩

[@juaricolas]

Nani?

[@marsifuentes4425]

why does the drummer looks always happy i love him

[@lela8955]

Simplesmente adoro essa banda!😍

[@anatolekorczak1521]

This is magistral, Between magic and truth, this live is one of the best of the NPR Tiny Desk Concert and by far. One of the greatest. Sign my up Santa Fe.

[@jonathanzisk1085]

No wonder they sound so great- they've got Art Garfunkel on the drums

[@dannygilley4742]

I laughed harder than I should have? But I see it now.... I'm still giggling

[@deich31]

That's actually a bad Bill Bruford clone.

[@RANBCO]

ya decía yo donde lo había visto antes

[@matthewm7553]

I am laughing so damn hard at this shit 😂 ugh good on you Jonathan

[@mvieira5178]

LOL

[@augustomesavila]

Gezz, its been 11 years already D: Love to come back here, always cheer me up what the concert s2

[@BleachPuppies]

He attended the high school I'm going to right now, and I have dreams to get where he is right now. This gives me such light, inspiration, and hope (:

[@TheEvilbunny150]

Good luck!

[@taylorevers4361]

However that going @oat milk

[@BonIvermectin]

watching this and then their newer music videos, zach does not age!!

[@ArkianWidi]

my dad would love beirut, and we would listen to em every sunday morning

[@borjavivanco8600]

the sound will bring me home again.

[@summerinspringville-hill]

Oh my Lord, the trombonist is beautiful. Wow.

[@timothy9182]

Correction: Tromboner*

[@deich31]

Correction: Trombonicizer

[@summerinspringville-hill]

oh dear. -.-

[@StephanvanderLinden]

Correction: Trombonobo

[@summerinspringville-hill]

Oi X Please don't.

[@v01perkins72]

Thank you tiny desk! Bc of this channel I was introduced to Beirut for the first time and countless other artists.

[@TylerWalter92]

0:10 East Harlem 3:42 Santa Fe 8:35 Serbian Cocek

[@angelajonbearclaw3863]

I love Beirut! I was lucky enough to have a sister who found this band online a couple of years ago. I've been listening to them ever since.

[@anujpeace]

coming back here in 2020, such grace :)

[@amaretta021]

What a fantastic band! Thank you Tiny Desk! Please bring them back! We need more artists like Beirut!

[@gracevandusen460]

This is probably my favorite thing in the world.

[@iloveoperons]

That third piece is killer. *heart so happy right now*

[@matthewallenblack]

This version of Santa Fe is so damn good. I wish the album version was as messy and organic.

[@wileywtrmln]

I miss the closing background vocals going doom doom da doom though!

[@byahnesh]

This is maybe the 12th "favorite" favorite band/artist NPR has shown me, keep it up.

[@nuestravoz]

Me encanta que puedan recrear de manera brillante imágenes sonoras que pueden pertenecer a tantos lugares distintos al mismo tiempo. Precioso !!

[@ekka86]

ive been listening to this album nonstop since it came out. i cant wait till they add my city to the tour list. minneapolis mn dont forget us beirut! thank you once again npr music for adding another brilliant video

[@wchingery]

"East Harlem" 00:00 "Sante Fe" 3:42 "Serbian Cocek" 8:32

[@jail9717]

I Visited montreal few months ago and they play in a Jazz Festival and wooow!! they are so special they songs are really incredible for that moment and now i enjoy this music ...

[@yasmin5020]

This is just amazing

[@ugurk.o.]

Best tiny desk ever

[@bradenperkins4291]

They certainly dressed for the office vibe. Love it

[@iamJKL]

this is my first and fave tiny desk concert

[@lapitron]

Young Talent Without Restraint or Fear-So Refreshing To See and Hear!!