The Lumineers: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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April 6, 2020 | Josh Rogosin -- The Lumineers showed up at the Tiny Desk with family, friends and crew who travel with the tight-knit touring band. One special guest in particular was Lenny, the toddler son of lead singer Wes Schultz. As soon as Bob Boilen met Lenny, Bob searched for every toy he could find on the shelves behind his desk to entertain the restless tyke.
I've always been struck by how this band can make a crowd of 6,000 fans feel like an intimate jam session. Halfway through The Lumineers' set at the Newport Folk Festival in 2013, the entire band moved to the very back of the enormous crowd. I remember marveling that the worst spot in the field miraculously became the best.
Much of The Lumineers' Tiny Desk comes from the band's third LP, III, which tells a story of addiction in three acts. They began with gut-wrenching renditions of "Gloria" and "Leader Of The Landslide"(accompanied by a cassette recording of crickets made on iPhones and dubbed to play on a boombox). The third track is also from III, but was an assignment from director M. Night Shyamalan. He tasked Schultz and his suspender-clad writing partner, Jeremiah Fraites, with composing a song for the end credits of a film. "Jer and I worked really hard on that, and then he didn't need it," Schultz confessed. The result is the stark and haunting "Salt And The Sea,"which strikes a different chord than any other song they've written.
It wouldn't be a Lumineers show without a foot-stompin' sing-along to end the set, which came with their crowd-pleasing hit "Stubborn Love". Stelth Ulvang demonstrated a level of barefoot acrobatics unrivaled at the desk thus far, not an easy feat (or should I say, feet). Right after the Tiny Desk concert, the band and entourage rushed off to play a little club in town called the Capital One Arena for another intimate show in front of 20,000 fans.
SET LIST
"Gloria" "
"Leader of the Landslide"
"April (instrumental)"
"Salt And The Sea"
"Stubborn Love"
MUSICIANS
Wesley Schultz; guitar, vocals; Jeremiah Fraites: drums, piano, vocals; Stelth Ulvang: piano, accordian, vocals; Lauren Jacobson: violin, piano, vocals; Byron Isaacs: bass, vocals; Brandon Miller: percussion, guitar, vocals
CREDITS
Producers: Josh Rogosin, Morgan Noelle Smith, Kara Frame; Creative director: Bob Boilen; Audio engineers: Josh Rogosin, Patrick Boyd; Videographers: Kara Frame, Maia Stern, Bronson Arcuri; Editor: Melany Rochester; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Production Assistant: Shanti Hands; Executive producer: Lauren Onkey; VP, programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Bob Boilen/NPR

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[@seannluiis]

@nprmusic Please release the subtitles and translations of the channel's videos, thank you! hugs

[@PRESIDENTFLORES]

I don't want to win a trip to see a TINY DESK! I WANT TO PLAY ONE!!!!

[@jpaul6624]

I would love to see Glass Animals play Tiny Desk.

[@jarettnelson4048]

Give the sound engineer for Tiny Desk a Grammy already

[@user-jz8tx3vl6j]

I was talking to a sound engineer friend of mine earlier this week, he said something along the same lines. It would be cool to see a little behind the scenes with the sound engineer/s.

[@erroldtumaque3430]

@@user-jz8tx3vl6j there's a video on here doing just that

[@angelesau8622]

@@erroldtumaque3430 Which video?

[@erroldtumaque3430]

@@angelesau8622 it's called "How We Record Audio at The Tiny Desk"

[@robertbaird7001]

Class

[@amandapirani3207]

listening to the Lumineers feels a little bit like healing

[@hellrzr3335]

Yes lawd

[@fberumen2307]

I think the goosebumps are some king of stress reléase, yes this heals.

[@emilyalexander5428]

Yes.

[@thealaskapicker8628]

Probably not a coincidence, since the band has talked about how processing the overdose death of the drummer's older brother (and singer's best friend) was a source of inspiration for some of their early music

[@nielsverschuur7892]

It genuinely does!

[@jas_bataille]

My dad have been in the music industry for well over 40 years and heard everything. When I discovered the Lumineers, I watched the entire concept-album of the Ballad of Cleopatra. Then I called my dad and said, "You need to see this." He went in and we watched the entire thing. My dad isn't very emotional, he's 70 now, and he was taught to hold it all inside. He smiled, he cried, he laughed, and in the end, he didn't had to told me this was the most moving thing he had ever hear or seen. I just knew. There are many bands in this world - a lot are better on paper, have better equipment, and play in big stadiums, in front of bigger audiences, and rack up hit after hit. But the Lumineers are special. Not because they're virtuosos nor because their songs speak for our generation, not because they are sexy or weird or cool. The Lumineers are legendary because their music, quite simply, sounds like life.

[@客家饒舌執牛耳]

can't agree no more

[@jamesabeyta1396]

I saw them open for u2 in 2017. They were amazing.

[@brentyeung1614]

@@客家饒舌執牛耳 Hello fellow hakka luminner fan

[@myajohn8634]

thank you, hope you have a great beautiful life 🥹

[@aryanbhosale7144]

Well they are the lumineers ❤️

[@makenna5226]

"the opposite of love's indifference" my favorite line of any song ever.

[@jackm8556]

it’s not

[@SHIP_OF_FOOLS]

​@@jackm8556 ..not their favorite line? don't think you get to decide that pal

[@jacobmcvay123]

@@SHIP_OF_FOOLS think he’s saying the opposite of love isn’t indifference. Ask the abused kids if they’d rather have just been ignored. The opposite of love is hate.

[@RILEYLEIFSON_UTAH]

​@@jacobmcvay123 Oooookay then... Welp...THAT got heavy, reeeal quick. Thanks a million, Captain Killjoy! Yeeeesh.😶‍🌫️

[@TheRayfield77]

@@SHIP_OF_FOOLS lol, this made me chuckle. "Umm, no this not your favorite and that's my final decision".

[@pEAcEgrL8]

One of those bands that sound exactly the same live as they do on the record- SO GOOD

[@cjtiger300]

Saw them at Shaky Knees Festival a few weeks ago and 100% agree. Actually they sound better love. Similar to Pink Floyd. Just plain better live.

[@phillipjames9003]

They’re so good in concert. One of my favorite ones ever.

[@stevent7758]

I was worried the pianist would be wearing shoes - what a relief

[@soulspirit86]

because it wouldn't have been polite to jump on a desk still wearing shoes

[@mbell3609]

😂😂

[@in2itivelady]

Steven T why are white people like this?

[@justinmathew111]

@@in2itivelady Why are people like you?

[@nicholascivitano608]

Classic

[@quinn8340]

I've never clicked anything faster than a Lumineers tiny desk

[@Maryam-mz7jo]

+

[@Optiman5000]

And clicked a thumbs up before it started

[@tillythehat]

Me, too!

[@Talawn]

I gasped out loud and immediately clicked it

[@adaliagonzalez8173]

Amen!

[@TheWhyer]

In 2012, my friend gave me an extra ticket to see Brandi Carlile in our little resort town of 1000 people in northern WI. He told me he was going so he could see the opener, a band I've never heard of called The Lumineers. I swear my friend and I were the youngest people in the audience but once The Lumineers came out they had the whole audience singing, even at one point with a three-part harmony. After the show, they were standing around outside the venue awkwardly so my friend and I bought their CD and got it signed by them. I ripped that CD straight to my MP3 player and listened to it that summer on repeat while biking to my job washing dishes at a restaurant. I don't listen to them as much as I used to but that first album always brings me back.

[@msg3tr1ght]

TheWhyer I love this story, thanks for sharing!

[@morganambler5281]

Brandi Carlile and the Lumineers in one show sounds about as close to heaven as I’ll ever get.

[@leviathan7250]

what a great story!

[@buffysnorthwoodskitchenbuf972]

Was this at the Big Top in Bayfield?

[@norrlyolson22]

Bayfield County represent!

[@bellaclaire6809]

My mom is an alcoholic and leader of the landslide hits home so hard for me. thank you for writing it.

[@TarantinosNightmare]

"So what do you play in the Lumineers?" "Oh, I play the violin, the right side of the piano, and a 30 year old tape player."

[@SuperCaraLicious]

And don't forget that she sings at the same time too 😅

[@r.anderson7361]

@@SuperCaraLicious Also, the she plays THE WALL!

[@bonniefiona7943]

So no longer the sweet cello girl?

[@fredlderhamster3452]

she probably also plays the pianist ;-)

[@benhus8932]

It's a prequisite to get into the Tiny Desk Concerts that one member of the band plays 4+ instruments more than the others.

[@tds694]

Stubborn love has so many great quotes

[@lilicooper9204]

It's better to feel pain than nothing at all❤

[@LizR-h]

@Jieming Liu , Which was popularized by Elie Weisel and dates back to 1866.

[@queuebit]

0:08 - "Gloria" 5:45 - "Leader of the Landslide" 13:05 - "April (instrumental)" 14:04 - "Salt And The Sea" 19:30 - "Stubborn Love"

[@2eggrollz]

MVP

[@plumbawl5977]

They sure played a long Set-5 tunes!

[@FlorenceW101]

@@plumbawl5977 wasn't long enough.

[@matthewgraham5485]

MVP

[@nbrowne1]

MVP!

[@robbailey9344]

One of the most wholesome bands out there. They make sure EVERYONE gets to hear them and participate in their concerts, too. Very down to earth

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Lumineers & Tiny Desk fans who appreciate the 90s acoustic era would take a listen to my piano & vocal performances of LONG DECEMBER by the Counting Crows, SHE'S A BRICK by Ben Folds Five, and Mmm Mmm Mmm by the CRASH TEST DUMMIES on my YT channel in tribute to 3 great mid/late 90s standards. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and everybody stay safe.

[@martinflores1370]

Leaders of the landslide has to be the best song on the album for me. It brings back alot of pain for me but at the same time it helps me heal.

[@mercedesjordan2206]

I feel the same way. It's all about the breaking down of one's childish perspective, realizing the truth. It's a brilliant song.

[@stacytw79]

Same. AND “Donna” and “Gloria”. ❤️❤️❤️

[@sarahberry7820]

It's the week before finals and I'm watching tiny desk concerts trying to remember why I'm a music major. I remember now.

[@stevengottlieb3449]

The Salt and The Sea may well be the pinnacle of their writing achievements. It is so haunting, so lyrically meaningful and so beautifully executed that I am moved to tears.

[@anthonyhernandez3546]

I got to say the way it sounds in this version is amazing! That bass!

[@carlalowe3387]

Couldnt agree more with this comment

[@devito803]

Truly such a profound and beautiful song. It came to me when I needed it most, no other song on earth could have helped me the way this one did.

[@liammonaghan663]

Never heard of the Lumineers before, but i kept on listening as i game and this song is absolutely top notch. definitely listening to it again once it finishes

[@simoneleslie5446]

It's amazing! It's so exquisitely beautiful and even painful to listen to. I love it. I feel like I can connect with it in such a deep way.

[@nateellis5939]

If this music had a smell it would be ginger root and healthy soil. And I love it

[@patrickmcclain638]

What does a healthy soul smell like?

[@Frksk]

@@patrickmcclain638 like a pianist with no shoes... Loved the vibe!

[@codiejagger]

I'm getting a strong patchouli vibe too

[@kimberlydixson1996]

It would def smell like ginger

[@thematthewsullivan]

this is the most synesthesia based comment i've ever read, thank you for that

[@natsaij.g1942]

It’s clear that they were having so much fun. The band’s smiles didn’t fail to bring a smile to my face. What a wonderful performance!

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Lumineers & Tiny Desk fans who appreciate 90s acoustic classics would take a listen to my piano & vocal performances of LONG DECEMBER by the Counting Crows, SHE'S A BRICK by Ben Folds Five, and Mmm Mmm Mmm by the CRASH TEST DUMMIES on my YT channel in tribute to the era. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and everybody stay safe.

[@mr.greenthumblawnresponse6782]

That’s music for you! 😌

[@FlorenceW101]

I have so much fun listening to them.

[@AGirlCalledLevi]

The salt and the sea is such an intense song and this really did it justice. Absolutely transcendent.

[@morf5970]

makes my heart ache every time

[@60secondpages]

Is it me or does it sound like the Billie Eilish, James Bond theme. 17:35

[@arthurb8436]

yes! I was thinking that, the piano is very Bond @@60secondpages

[@braydenkuyper2631]

Gregory Alan Isakov’s cover also does it beyond justice

[@patrickT1]

I love the way that the bassist sings and plays, he's really feeling every note and every word. Love it, really love it

[@AshleyGaita]

The audience singing "keep your head up" in unison hits differently these days... in such a powerful way.

[@trgeorge21]

Ashley Gaita made me tear up a bit NGL

[@ahatcherlps]

Good call.

[@flowersafeheart]

Exactly, thought the same thing with mixed emotions tears in my eyes.

[@juliaolive1302]

bro imma cry

[@mrlanda3427]

booooooo

[@rebeccabrodkey]

lumineers tiny desk is just what 2020 needed

[@KenMarkovic]

Yes.

[@gabrielgonzales2794]

2020-2021*

[@thomasstrobl482]

@@gabrielgonzales2794 2021-2022

[@chrisg5712]

No

[@anzie679x]

I'm so happy Stubborn Love is here. One of their best and first work, I think. It speaks a lot of who they are as a band. Lovely lyrics

[@christopherhipkiss8176]

One of my favourites

[@colbyrussell1336]

If you have had any substance abuse in your life/family, The leader of the landslide is like a trip to the therapist. The Lumineers, healing pain with songs. Magic.

[@EllieUchiha17]

The Lumineers is my favorite band. I was absolutely devastated when I couldn’t go see them in DC last month. Their last album was a masterpiece and I wanted to sit in the crowd and cry while I sang the songs. But none of my friends listen to them ): I struggle with depression & anxiety and listening to them pulls me out of whatever pit I’m in. This is the next best thing

[@quel9039]

I saw them live in Lisbon last year, flowers on my hair and all. I can easily say it was one of the best nights of my life. I mistakenly bought a seated place, but their energy made me stand up and jump around the entire concert, cry and hug strangers. I truly hope you get to see them in the future. Hang in there

[@Nostalgic_Neel]

You have a friend in all of us , stay strong.

[@stambo1978]

Music will find you when you need it most. I try to stay connected even in these isolate times. Hope that one day you can sit in that crowd and cry those tears. Until then play the music loud.

[@carladignazi9921]

Sadly same. I was going to go see them at Lollapalooza in Argentina but it got canceled due to the pandemic :(

[@torilatiolais2009]

Kiara Moten I was planning to see them as well!! This video makes me a little less sad

[@bikashsubedi2863]

tiny desk is the best place to hear The Lumineers. They both are so like each other.

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Lumineers & Tiny Desk fans who appreciate the 90s acoustic era would take a listen to my piano & vocal performances of LONG DECEMBER by the Counting Crows, SHE'S A BRICK by Ben Folds Five, and NAME by the GooGoo Dolls on my YT channel in tribute to 3 great standards of the period. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and everybody stay safe.

[@bikashsubedi2863]

@@willritter4076 For sure, mate!

[@bikashsubedi2863]

@@willritter4076 You sing and play beautifully, my friend.

[@DrGreg28]

I am always enamored by the technical aspect of Tiny Desk. (This version is no different.) I’m astounded by the separation and tonal quality of the mics for the vocals and instruments. Total props to the engineers and crew! You guys are amazing! Loved this episode as well! Thanks Tiny Desk, NPR.

[@burkathon]

Supercardoids for the win!

[@Handalorian]

@@burkathon are you sure those are hyper cardiod? They look like shotguns to me... But hyper cardiod would explain getting the crowd singing...

[@globalsoundconcerts]

Chris Ferris good point the shotguns are used for some distance micing with some separation. The audience is picked up by 2 schoeps omnidirectional mics hanging above the corner of the cubicle facing the band (like a 9 foot tall audience member).

[@DrGreg28]

Josh Rogosin Great info! Thanks Josh!

[@DrGreg28]

Chris Ferris They do an amazing job! Thanks much for your info Chris!

[@MorganBurton]

There's something special in The Lumineers. I love how they change tempos and directions. They are not your average cookie cutter band. They take risks and it always pays off. Wesley writes from his heart and it shows. History will be very kind to The Lumineers, I believe their legacy will live on... forever.

[@chellyberry4434]

you cant tell me that he doesn’t have one of the most amazing unique voices ever

[@TheBeep100]

Leader of the landslide always gets me on the verge of tears, and just hearing the passion behind it in a live recording shows such raw powerful emotion

[@romeomalatji8321]

Steven Anderson I was looking for this comment😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@laryholmes8546]

Me too

[@yashm7755]

Same here

[@anakarinalucero9890]

@@romeomalatji8321 de 9

[@chloesmith4954]

the lumineers concert i went to when i was 15 was my first concert ever. i'm 23 now and i feel like all the major milestones in my life have been lived accompanied by lumineers albums. their music is full of nostalgia and warm memories for me. every new song is endlessly familiar and feels like home to me. grateful for this band and for this video in such an unstable time in my life.

[@kyia854]

The Lumineers hold a special place in my heart 🥺

[@s-48group39]

It's so weird growing up with Jeremy and having his mom as my teacher and seeing him on tv and npr and things like this. Kids got such a kind soul and definitely didn't have it easy growing up. So proud to see where he is in life now

[@stacytw79]

Aww, late to this but ty for sharing that! ❤🙏🏼 And I one million percent agree with you about his *kind soul*. ❤❤ Ever since that album came out I’ve had him, his wife and whoever their loved one is with the addiction, in my thoughts and prayers. It’s been a few years now, I hope things are better for them. Maybe he’s updated us at some point but I haven’t seen or heard anything..? If you happen to see this and know of any updates, please let me know!! Also, as a Social Worker, educated and trained in Addiction AND TRAUMA- I HAVE TO SAY THIS- I hope Wes (and all other close family/loved ones affected by this situation and the person who these songs are about- ‼️IF THE PERSON SUFFERING FROM THE ALCOHOLISM/ADDICTION HAVE ANY TRAUMA HISTORY THEMSELVES- **THEY MUST DO TRAUMA WORK** CONCURRENTLY WITH ANY ALCOHOL/ADDICTION REHAB WORK.- - have all gotten some professional, *UP-TO-DATE SCIENTIFICALLY* and specialized therapeutic help with all of this. ‼️‼️ **ALSO ANY CHILD WHO WAS RAISED/LIVED WITH A PARENT(s)/PRIMARY CAREGIVER(s) WHO WAS AN ALCOHOLIC OR HAD ANY KIND OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEM-- THAT IS *TRAUMA*. *YOU HAVE TRAUMA HISTORY. YOU may not know it or think of it in that way, **BUT YOUR BRAIN AND BODY DOES.** So please get the appropriate therapeutic help. Not just for yourselves, *but for any/all of YOUR close loved ones sake.* (**ESP. YOUR OWN KIDDOS/SIGNIF. OTHER**. Much love to all❤❤

[@stacytw79]

Oh dang. I totally read your comment as if you had said WES, and not Jeremy!! Sorry!! But still completely agree with you that JEREMY has a kind soul, too!!❤ Also, are you implying that J’s Mom has addiction problem? I know Wes said in this Tiny Desk Concert vid that HIS close fam member did and was inspiration for that whole album. But I’m pretty sure when this album first came out I saw an interview with Jeremy and he said HIS close fam member was inspo for this album. So, I think both Wes and Jeremy do and both of their stories/experiences are behind /mixed together, etc. in all this album’s songs. And now that I freaking typed all that out..😂😂.. Pretty sure I saw ANOTHER INTVW with both and Wes was speaking and he said “WE” (as in him and Jeremy!) . Yeah he def did. So nm! Sorry!!❤❤

[@yeheyz]

"I always imagined music was like church without god. A congregation of people... people singing together feels that there's something eternal [to it]." This is so sweet. I felt it through my bones.

[@baileylw246]

The Lumineers nail every performance they put on. Once the smoke clears from this virus get some friends together and go see these guys👌🏼 For now, binge watch some more tiny desk concerts and be safe.

[@shannonbaby0609]

Better than coffee on this dreary rainy Monday!! I was so hoping to hear Ho Hey. Cheers to NPR!!

[@captnodge]

Loverly weather here cooped up UK Great music

[@bradyfaught]

"I always thought of music, was like church without god" *kid talking in background* "oh that's my son sorry" I don't know why, but that was such a great moment.

[@dmakk767]

best thing i heard in a long time

[@alildaisy2180]

“Thanks Leny”

[@gerardomunoz8306]

Classic baby crying lol so spot on

[@matildezanti5997]

wonderful

[@nternetrat]

time'?

[@juzzgail6]

this band will always make me tear up no matter what songs they are playing. Every song is written with so much emotion!!! ughhh

[@oliviatallchief9779]

leader of the landslide will always rock me to the core. This is a song that speaks to the soul of many. These are the songs that need to be sang. Thank you Lumineers

[@meropemoon5010]

4:33 Thank you for Leader of the landslide. When the song was released I couldn't stop listening to it and I was like "THEY GET IT". I cried a lot. It was cathartic. I think something changed for me. I needed it. Thank you.

[@Rikimaru17]

I’m a functioning alcoholic, struggling, and so much to relate to in the 2nd song “Leader Of The Landslide”....now I’m washing dishes with my tears, , strange how it feels like a good kind of hurt...I think everyone knows at least one on their life but it’s more socially accepted than any other addiction out there, yet joked more about than any other. The writings on the wall.

[@juelrose7072]

Rikimaru17 sending prayers my dude!

[@tams4008]

@Rikimaru17 I feel your pain. After losing my third brother, I picked up the bottle, & now I can't put it down.

[@Rikimaru17]

Tamara Wolf sorry to hear that...pain can motivate or it can devastate, one is easier to be allow than the other. Wish it was easier.

[@sickedude4life]

sending love to you my friend.

[@sickedude4life]

@@tams4008 and to you aswell. i wish you all the best. I've been helping people out that were in similar situations through particular emotional techniques. if you are interested please contact me on Facebook "Lucas Sendlhofer" I'd love to help. lots of love

[@Anonymous_Frog257]

I SAW THIS AND I STARTED SHAKING, CRYING, AND JUST IN UTTER AWE. Thanks Tiny Desk. Please get Bon Iver, Ben Rector, and Kaleo to do a concert! You won't regret it

[@julianagimenes1710]

They sound like theyre having so much fun its impossible not to enjoy

[@Joshua-hw4xw]

She's multitasking and it's amazing to watch especially when you can see that she's passionate in what she does. I love this band so much!

[@jackovalderrama6183]

She's really talented but I really miss the cellist girl

[@VerballyCopulating]

Neyla Pakarek

[@blingblingshineshine]

The crickets and the rain outside...I'm crying. They are so free, and so beautiful, and happy.

[@gabrielasantana9463]

stubborn love is one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard. the lyrics are just ❤️

[@rasdiasishamidrisas6425]

It’s been a long time since i listen to The Lumineers while i lay on the floor. Thanks NPR.

[@RowlandGosling]

I fell in love with Ophelia and haven't stopped listening! They are easily the best band of this era.

[@jane_witha_t3508]

His voice is unmatched. Listening to him is a whole mood.

[@jeancarlossanabria6225]

It is amazing to see how they can play different instruments, they are musicians, they love music, they make me feel that the real music is not lost yet. Thank you Lumineers for making this piece of art. You are awesome!!!!

[@avishekdiyali]

I have so many memories attached to this band that it breaks my heart every time I listen to them.

[@myat8906]

absolutely the most raw, unique and talented band I’ve seen in a really long time.

[@ginamatajira6630]

by accident I discovered this group on youtube some years ago... now I realize that it wasn't an accident, it was a revelation ! A gift from the universe!

[@drinksandsnacks8761]

These guys don’t miss a single note. Amazing. Very talented and dedicated musicians and songwriters, what a gift.

[@Hrogthar]

Absolutely top notch. They're with DuelTone an indie studio that allows them to keep their artistic integrity and just make their art. It's such a genuine, raw, amazing sound they have.

[@sophiebellawilliams]

Wesley seems like such a real guy. That’s one of the reasons I love their music so much, it’s genuine & paints poetic visuals of actual hardships that a lot of people go through. I just love them so much

[@aydofrodom3586]

They all play off one another so perfectly, Leader of the Landslide was beautiful

[@danielfries5826]

The pianist is pure joy, my loooooooord

[@patrickrex1719]

I've never seen a band so enthusiastic about their music. All smiles for every member. It really makes it a joy to see this band perform. A lot of heart, and it shows. Looking for shows in my area, post-covid of course.

[@mariogutierrez2965]

I love how the other singer in the background is so into the music. It seems like he's feeling or has felt the pain the album talks about. The way he harmonises with the lead singer. So raw

[@gifthorse15]

you wait 6 years for something...and its just perfect

[@mgr131]

This makes me so happy, they are my favorite band ever and due to covid19 I lost my chance to see them live but that doesn't mean I can't still appreciate their music through amazing content like this video.

[@baileighpatrick470]

same i was suppose to see them in may, super sad

[@josephclimbs9495]

@@baileighpatrick470 me too, in Texas. Would've been an amazing experience. But at least we still have something like this to watch

[@hanselgunawan1151]

S E T L I S T : 1. Gloria - 00:00 2. Leader Of The Landslide - 05:46 3. April - 13:11 4. Salt and Sea - 13:59 5. Stubborn Love - 19:34

[@PentameronSV]

Is this a copy of SneakyBarker's comment?

[@hanselgunawan1151]

@@PentameronSV look at the comment time

[@tomassanchez8960]

The lumineers take me to a roadtrip with my friends enjoying life and eachothers company

[@dannykim1826]

I work at a homeless shelter in Oak Harbor WA and we listened to you guys together. We enjoyed your music and testimony. Thank you!

[@johnocampo765]

I see NPR I click. I see Lumineers I button smashhhhhh.

[@morapedimasima9753]

lockdown just got a bit less depressing! Thanks tiny desk for inviting my favourite band😊

[@manueldelatorre245]

Tiny desk, one of the best things that ever happened to the internet

[@eyeofbeholder1]

Teared up at Leader of the landslide, I’m so glad they played it. Was one of the most powerful sounds I’ve listened too from they’re albums. Love this band.

[@lunascattolin1880]

"you can't ever love without crying"

[@federicolaguna238]

That drummer can play nearly EVERYTHING. Every time i watch i live performance he is playing a differente instrument.

[@hodorhodor2427]

Yeah jermiah is a music genius!

[@dylan-ko8qu]

@@hodorhodor2427 indeed

[@whipy9203]

Awesome performance. So gutted I didn’t get to see them earlier this year. I got the ticket notification too late and the concert was sold out in no time :( btw NPR, please get Gregory Alan Isakov!

[@ayushshambhuwani9228]

Gregory alan isakov is what we need!!

[@machieltipo]

Stubhub

[@davidkretz8323]

Missing Bon Iver, Nathaniel Rateliff w/ Gregory Alan Isakov, and The Lumineers concerts because of COVID-19, but at least I am healthy. Can't get too upset.

[@martinflores1370]

I know!!! I got tickets to see them in Houston but it might get cancelled due to the corona. The good thing is that they will be back in Austin in September and they will have Gregory there which would be even be more amazing.

[@kodawall2463]

Yes!

[@hilou-rc9jn]

this is one of the best if not the best tiny desk concert.

[@Optiman5000]

Make sure you listen to the Avett Brothers tiny desk

[@taasinbinhossainalvi9173]

I haven’t watched a npr tiny desk that was disappointing

[@AnaClaraCavalcante]

After listening 932913 times to Masego's one, I am not sure if I can agree with you hahah But this one is so great as well!

[@KenMarkovic]

One of the best. Agreed.

[@trebor5]

Pretty sure that's what I say everytime

[@TuckerCarlsonEpisodes]

I am time travelling back from 2189 to let you know this is still the best Tiny Desk ever produced.

[@amandarodriguez4161]

I absolutely love how they get so into it they look at each other and smile while playing their instruments because it’s so soulful. Music is pure art!

[@lukewilliam3601]

They have too many great songs to count. But when Stubborn Love comes on, its impossible to think it's not their best.

[@jw51369]

Luke Taylor especially when it’s live, getting everyone involved like that is awesome

[@capper3360]

Exactly !

[@matildezanti5997]

totally

[@angeljoelhernandezhernande7153]

Agree.

[@angeljoelhernandezhernande7153]

Agree.

[@tobyclarkthomson8443]

The guitar in stubborn love sounds great here

[@Reloaded202]

Love how they switch from Gibson to.. Gibson :D

[@friedhelm5845]

@@Reloaded202 ...or Guild to Guild ;)

[@mneo212]

We are talking about it.

[@elin1455]

This was what i needed during this lockdown. Saw them live last year and it was awesome. Hearing their music always brings a big grin to my face.😊

[@RRH995]

I had the pleasure of watching these guys in Paris a few years back... Wesley jumped into the crowd and had the whole floor bouncing, it was one of the best experiences of my life and I'll always look back on it with happy memories.

[@aaronmdepies8224]

Love the energy you all bring. It's authentic. The guy in the piano, mean playing the piano, was so inspired to raise it to another level, with no shoes. He choose to be connected to the earth in his own way.

[@keishamarseille6332]

I saw them live in Dublin up close in 2016 and when I say it’s an experience I still think about. They’re incredible live and I just can’t get enough of his voice. Thanks for this tiny desk!💜

[@jcoburn3590]

Heard songs of theirs before without knowing who they were-I'll never forget the name now! These voices; these lyrics; the mastery of instruments all around-man, too good!

[@scientistsontheroad5102]

It's a quite relief to see lumineers on Tiny Desk, during this time of COVID-19, I mother land like any other country is going through a tough time. People are getting infected, dying and scarcity of food. Bad news everywhere. I was kind of drifting in my sadness and anxiety. When I see the screen with Lumineers, I just forgot everything. A pure joy!!! Love from Bangladesh.

[@KevinP968]

I keep coming back to The Lumineers, what an amazing soulful and uplifting sound, seen them in concert twice and look forward to May 2025 when they are back in the UK!

[@Southernman887]

Their first album is still one of my favorite albums ever.

[@sarahyallen]

8:41 “All I ever wanted was a mother for the first time; Finally I can see you as the leader of the landslide”

[@rahawk69]

sarah allen I scrolled onto this post by chance as the lyric was being delivered. Thanks, that was cool.

[@jamesmarks242]

@@rahawk69 me too - that was weird.

[@Minocas14]

This may very well be my favourite NPR music tiny desk concert of all! Having had the precious opportunity to see The Lumineers live late last year in Lisbon, this felt like living that amazing night all over again. For that I thank you NPR Music for bringing this amazing band on. They always sound amazing and their energy is unique and special. Love them. Stay safe everyone!

[@tycoonjeffyboyMkII]

I found the Lumineers completely by mistake; literally just scrolling through Americana/Folk on Spotify. I cried at “Stubborn Love”, “Ophelia”, “Angela”, “Cleopatra”, etc. etc. This band could write about trying to fix a broken toaster and bring me to tears. It’s just so perfectly earthy, and natural. Other country singers sound like the parts of life that test you, or bring you more joy than you’ve ever felt before. The Lumineers just sound like living.

[@MikeCarolus]

My daughter and I bought tickets. Aint had the gift of witnessing your immense talent yet. God Bless you kids! Love & Peace !!!

[@peanutbutterjellyfish2665]

I cry every time I hear stubborn love. And I’m a forty something punk rocker.

[@Missflygirl87]

I feel the same way, sttuborn love gets me everytime I hear it

[@prettylittlechaostheband]

Peanutbutter jellyfish ok

[@gonza14nacional]

what a song - the opposite of love is indiference

[@agarawale]

I rarely listen to it exactly because of those emotions

[@carlsoriano7941]

I love how they put instrumenal songs in their albums. Patience and April are so beautiful ♥️

[@mr.greenthumblawnresponse6782]

Whoever is dealin with anxiety or stress right now in the world. May these guys melt away all your worries and leave you happy :) Namaste god bless everyone! ❤️☮️✌🏻

[@FromtheSoultotheFretboard]

Wow, I never listed much to the Lumineers, I stayed for the whole show in awe, wow such musicianship, so inspiring. Thank u band and Tiny Desk!! Fan now!!

[@solgamezsoto9115]

Hope you have more great discoveries like this!

[@oliviathompson660]

the connection this band has is so beautiful to me all of the small smiles towards each other makes me happy

[@aidanritchie6128]

I absolutely adore the effect the crickets have in 'Leader of the Landslide', it feels so cozy.

[@brisaysoush]

Leader of the Landslide always breaks my heart

[@amitarjunkumar8679]

Dead sea would have fit so perfectly in this tiny desk concert.

[@chloebeckner9593]

2 years ago when I was on youtube and had seen that this was released my life was complete. When I went to their concert this summer and was in the very front row of the pit my whole WORLD was completed. Love The Lumineers so much

[@lyrehcseseer1610]

My 40-year-old daughter also struggles with drug addiction & alcoholism. she lives in the streets,,,by choice. Remains homeless & estranged...For the 1st time I feel healing, a peace in my soul just knowing the struggle is real...Thanx & Highdeehoe!!

[@azzafordays753]

I can’t pinpoint just why this guys voice is so good

[@SteveG123]

Very expressive voice, carries emotions well & knows its limitations just enough to push against them. Having good lyrics to sing helps, as well. :)

[@df540148]

100% agree!

[@jeannietalbot8284]

And he’s a great storyteller. Saw them in Houston 2017 and Wes’s stories were captivating.

[@bones4ufl]

Natural born singing voice.....can't be bought nor taught....simply beautiful

[@Hrogthar]

Yeah, his voice is just naturally expressive. He doesn't even have the "ideal" singing voice, similar to Chris Martin. But it just fits with the intrsuments.