Khruangbin: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

May 16, 2018 | Bob Boilen -- It was daylight but the music was dark and moody. And despite having the office lights turned on high, it was Khruangbin's trance-inducing tone that set the mood and carried me away.
This trio from Houston, Texas is heavily inspired by 1960s and '70s funk and soul from, of all places, Thailand. That musical passion has taken them on a journey that, these days, incorporates music from Spain, Ethiopia and the Middle East. Khruangbin's largely instrumental music is grounded in Laura Lee's bass, with Mark Speer playing those melodic, richly reverbed guitar sounds and Donald "DJ" Johnson on drums and piano.
Two of the three songs performed at this Tiny Desk Concert are from their 2018 album Con Todo El Mundo, which is dedicated in part to Laura Lee's Mexican-American grandfather. He'd often ask her how much she loved him and the response that pleased him most was when she would say, "con todo el mundo," (with all the world.)
The third track in this performance is one of the band's first forays into vocals, from their 2015 debut album, The Universe Smiles Upon You. "White Gloves" gently pays homage to a "classy lady" who was "a fighter" and who "died in a fight." Its open-ended lyrics could imply a battle that was violent or an illness. It isn't clear. What is clear is the reverence in the song and in this music - music that strays from typical instrumental songs with heavy beats. This is music to sway to and to lift you beyond the day to day.
SET LIST
"Maria También"
"August 10"
"White Gloves"
CREDITS
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Kara Frame, Dani Lyman; Editor: Ben Naddaff-Hafrey; Production Assistant: Joshua Bote; Photo: Eslah Attar/NPR.

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[@sterkehansen9038]

Not exactly the most demanding drumming.

[@adspur]

This performance changed my life in a time I didn’t know I needed it.I love this band!

[@JCTheLionOfJudah13]

I thought exactly the same thing. What a waste ... They could do so much more better with active drumming more symbols and fills zymbals rolls etc ​@@sterkehansen9038

[@nandaardiana7397]

Invite PARCELS please

[@AviatGinzu]

he😢😊

[@andrewrevell922]

I heard this drummer got lost in the wilderness with no phone or watch and when they found him 3 years later he knew what second it was.

[@MondaysMakeMeVomit]

underrated comment lol

[@myfamily1818]

they are keeping him hostage

[@smokinjoe7396]

☢Atomic Drummer🥁 w a ⏱Swiss Movement🇨🇭

[@smokinjoe7396]

Yeah it's... 🇿🇦 Durban Poison ☠ Makes ya Think¡!¡

[@gamin779966]

I rhink this....it was his mom who died. He has a pretty bad acar in his face. I think its a burn scar. Or at least....ir mafw this song. I watched their dynamic. They are feeling for him.

[@nunobrou]

One of the best comment sections I've read in a long drummer.

[@shivang15]

Underrated comment

[@handsomematt9155]

Nice one

[@zizzinpuss]

Well done;)

[@whitebread5169]

I actually laughed at this one. Cheers mate.

[@gabrielmaisonet7485]

This is the funniest comment I've seen in a long time

[@fdvdsfk]

This drummer has never been in the wrong place at the wrong time

[@iceman5117]

Not fashionably late, not fashionably early, not a minute man. This man is on time at all times

[@frankbrenner4852]

I died at this one ... lol.

[@danieltillery9043]

Lol incredible

[@joffermann]

Laura knows it too -- when they both pause at 2:25 and she looks over to watch for him picking it back up -- then the knowing smile when they resume. Love this band so much.

[@PaulaVViera]

Whiplash likes this comment

[@fanaticguitars]

I come back to this video from time to time to set up my watch

[@roviwoteap2375]

🤣

[@bloodyzbub6213]

My guy on the drums is so in tune that every version of him in every multi-verse is doing the exact same thing at the exact same time...always.

[@shivang15]

Underrated comment

[@83mosco]

Ha, ha this comment!!

[@bdozier2000]

Certainly explains the blank stare

[@bloodyzbub6213]

@@shivang15 Thanks!

[@bloodyzbub6213]

@@83mosco Just writing my thoughts.

[@zeshef]

Khruangbin: a man on guitar. A woman on bass. And Father Time.

[@Kharrari]

This is am amazing joke

[@iamishsantos]

Hahahaha I love it

[@johnturtle6649]

I just had to upvote this to 666

[@gene8737]

positively vibin' on yo comment bro

[@MrEasye6996]

Father time?

[@tarzaan2603]

The drummer tells the sun exactly when to rise every morning

[@imageawesome]

🌄

[@yamoms0919]

ayo this got me rollin. Ty

[@arielbenitez9556]

😂😂

[@pedanq6534]

he create metronome

[@sooperheep]

I mean the dude is ON TIME

[@Bug1g]

I am leaving my comment here so that whenever someone likes it, I will receive a notification and be reminded to listen to this work of art.

[@antcantwin]

Only been a couple weeks but here you go broski

[@Bug1g]

@@antcantwin thanks bro

[@StefanMedici]

Time to watch it again.

[@deeznuttz905]

Here enjoy another listen

[@cashmooreproductionsllc267]

It's time once again. 😂💯

[@Ivobraca]

The clock in the room take a look at the drummer to check the time.

[@ZimuSA08]

🤣🤣🤣🤝

[@pandroidigital]

That's Melanin baby!!!

[@idontknowanothername]

Well done

[@elimcguire241]

666th like let’s go

[@benjamonse8941]

the best one

[@jraider2]

The reason why everything is so perfectly synched is because the drummer is a high level telepath controlling the guitarist and bass player who are just vessels for his will.

[@freak1310c]

That's why they have wigs to hide their telepathic receptors.

[@MarvilatAggies]

maaaaaan

[@Maynard0504]

people think you're joking but this is actually true

[@defenestrange5387]

I had just been thinking, "This perfectly reflects the totality of my existence"--you nailed it perfectly.

[@a8uella]

yes. I approve

[@justusjonas4778]

The fact that they took the effort to build a whole human body around a drum machine to make it look like a drummer, just amazing.

[@hairbradschmidt513]

I heard a rumor that they work on a 2.0 version that can even smile to make the illusion become even more real. Humans are incredible.

[@domage]

@2:34 - @2:35 that smile!

[@hairbradschmidt513]

@@domage: No, that was just a voltage surge error. Wait and see. There's something else to come 🤔

[@luiscaraballo521]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@That1GuyUNo]

Yo🤣😂😂😂

[@ILLFIGMENT]

Not many people know this but our clocks and calenders were calibrated using this drummers heartbeat

[@ericg8285]

I couldn’t have put it any better!😊

[@johnjeffery6638]

You mean drumbeat silly!

[@whitebread5169]

This drummer has such a good sense of time that he probably doesn't find christopher nolan movies confusing.

[@yippeekayayy]

this comment is golden

[@flemplays]

The Drummer doesn't watch Memento. Memento watches him.

[@bondjam8]

this comment is on an other level

[@thachamp837]

Dead funny lol

[@dork2241]

Only supreme people will pause here to appreciate this comment

[@RhettShull]

Time is a construct, and this drummer constructed it.

[@iiivanoeee651]

yo rhett

[@versnellingspookie]

Ayyy whassup my guitar slingin' G from Atlanta

[@rickyalexander927]

:}

[@notduncannotduncan4725]

:3

[@pharbolsdsmack]

1000th like!

[@johnturtle6649]

The drummers timing cured my arrhythmia

[@bobdoubter2977]

A most excellent response.

[@APACHAONE]

That's so funny.

[@iamishsantos]

SAME SAME

[@gracetan4341]

DUDEEEE 🤣🤣🤣

[@FutureExitsMedia]

WINNER!

[@romecensullo4006]

Since I’ve started listening to Khruangbin and this drummer I’ve never been late to anything

[@OtherMike5000]

FunFact: The drummer is the creator, publisher, chief writer, columnist, editor, regional manager, and head of distribution of Time Magazine.

[@GabrielAlves-yo2sn]

Fr?

[@acgcomics5843]

@@GabrielAlves-yo2sn srry bro, its a joke, a good one

[@rubenleitao574]

FunFact.... they use ripoff guitar and bass. thats actually true :)

[@randomanton]

Get it yet?

[@OtherMike5000]

@@variklane7032 😎👍

[@artvendra]

Drummer adjusts half a beat after every 5 millionth beat to compensate for earth's equinox tilt.

[@laww9158]

This is the best one lol

[@rimbaud0000]

👌😆

[@tubeguiller007]

I will have to report this comment, it is an understatement of drummer timing! I can stop laughing man... @raghav_Pareek you are the best!!

[@iayyam]

🤣🤣🔥

[@RijoBeats]

Cargo Pocket

[@benmattmartinez3034]

The drummer kept time so well that we as a society realized we no longer need daylight savings.

[@sierracatalina8042]

i love you

[@sierracatalina8042]

i love you

[@indonesianbassbooster5167]

i love you

[@acgcomics5843]

I love you

[@rimbaud0000]

👌

[@dyn4.mp4]

Every month I am coming back to this video for reading drummer comments. Amazing band!

[@jamesbump4765]

This is my first time seeing this concert, but I've watched it three times in a row so far just reading the comments about the drummer. Do they ever end I'm getting hungry and my battery is low

[@thrownforaloop58]

Love the drummer comments👍

[@emmafountain2059]

@@jamesbump4765 No. The drummer comments are *almost* as consistent as the drummer. Please, I’ve been here for 3 months. Send Help.

[@mikemascaro4301]

Good idea! We should all set our watches to do this at the same time… 😁

[@pzen]

Every month I come back for the "every month I come back for the drummer comments" comments.

[@bobdoubter2977]

Coolest band I've seen in a long time. That drummer: looks likes he's thinking about a cure for cancer and just does this to relax.

[@poetparagraph]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheRealNativeSun]

Hahaha.

[@catedoge3206]

ahahah

[@digitalfeelings66]

hahahaaahahh so good

[@jodichannel7768]

😂 cueeeek

[@kevmanjones121]

They say time heals all wounds.. but that drummer will have you feeling like you were never hurt to begin with.

[@biancacaputo7174]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@raymondlopez833]

Troof

[@maryhan96]

This comment 💛 aint that lovely

[@mytragin.3.6.9.9]

WOOW such a beautiful comment!! :o

[@miaroscfala]

Read it literally for a minute

[@TheKrjack]

Am I the only one who comes here once a month for fresh jokes about the drummer?

[@kristinberg6681]

Ha...nope, you're not!!!

[@stlkngyomom]

On the 0 day God created The Drummer so She knew EXACTLY what time it is.

[@ewthmatth]

No XD

[@johnwayne2197]

i came every 3 days cause that's when i had my college homework and i cant do my homework without this

[@jgonsuron]

When the Atomic Clock loses it's measure, it calls DJ.

[@greenkostia]

I travelled back to 1955 and saw this band. When I returned to 1985 the drummer was still in time

[@Xalderon]

it's three years later drummer comments, they still flow just as things should be

[@rupertpupkin4348]

i always check in every few months for the drummer comments.

[@mermetalbard]

@@rupertpupkin4348 yup, doing my quarterly check-in now xD

[@zupra5638]

he rule the time

[@Xalderon]

@@zupra5638 yeah he do 😉

[@theonlycaamz]

nice haiku

[@steveb9667]

After listening to this for the 7th time, I've decided to listen again.

[@micahchambers5096]

Steve B agreed

[@leemaples1806]

to steal a quote: i came for the bangs, stayed for the guitar, and came back for the drums.

[@MissMills78]

Same.

[@toriblack3998]

😂😂😂

[@avalondreaming1433]

You win the comments!

[@Ben180173]

I envy people hearing Khruangbin for the first time.

[@michaelhubel1306]

First timer

[@christopherthomas8722]

First time myself

[@DarkSolidKnight]

ME!!! I’m People! 😮

[@MelvinKB]

First timer

[@chrisupchurch2884]

First timers here how do you pronounce their name?

[@Crushenator]

Forgive me im tripping on acid, but August 10 just moved me to tears, man that was beautiful. Might just be the best player to touch a Stratocaster since Hendrix. What a beautiful Strat that is too, really a pleasure to see it played so well, they are one. Its so great how this 11 minutes 32 seconds of time and space is here, saved in eternity for us to enjoy, and still be hit by years later. those few minutes have me captivated, what a soul massage. Music is special 💚

[@bobbyjames1986]

Out of a great comment section, this is the best comment. I got real joy just from imagining how joyful you were in the moment you wrote this.

[@abundantharmony]

dont forget your strawberries next time

[@Evil66693]

Liquid or paper or gel tab?

[@pedrom2236]

Feel you bro everything is forgiven

[@adamsimpson5761]

No forgiveness needed, do you. I love this trio and they are on my shroom playlist, everytime.

[@Bullroarer-oj3sp]

You’d think the drummer was bored, but he’s not. He’s just in deep. Deep deep deep deep in the groove...

[@Xalderon]

He likes drummin' cuz it gives him time to think

[@emilio8554]

one would think he's drummin but he's just there to control the situation

[@karafogertey1764]

Trance state.

[@xavsimoni367]

Deep pocket

[@ElMakz]

100%

[@thebigaSsSsSsSs]

Laura's hip movements are crucial to their music

[@Mrgonzo12ghost]

YES !!!! I call it the Laura Lee dip

[@medad5716]

Intoxicating for certain

[@maseonthebass]

I bet shes just as tasty as her basslines. Im in love!

[@peral9728]

@@maseonthebass 🤨

[@FlatlandMando]

Mebbe

[@AlienTrees]

Laura = Space DJ = Time Mark = Continuum

[@hayleyb467]

NOICE

[@moosepasshippie]

@@hayleyb467 NOICE!

[@darko714]

Mark = Energy In the musical universe, matter doesn’t exist.

[@williambat]

woah

[@mry82]

Now, here's a clever comment that transcends and includes all the praise and statements made by others. Well done, my extraterrestrial friend!

[@VladimirTrujilloOG]

First time listening to this unbelievable band, six years later. Good thing the drummer is still on time.

[@AngelTonchev]

Reading the comments, all I imagine and want is the drummer himself reading them with the biggest smile ever. This comment section is timeless!

[@wbabas4630]

Quite unlike the drummer

[@kenzmatt221]

Ba dum tss

[@Rico-jb9ps]

😂

[@kurtie6794]

I just imagine him reading these comments but with his emotionless drummer face 😂

[@joepossesr]

still smoking! chong out !

[@ragga1040]

The legend says that just after giving birth to the drummer his mother asked him what time it was

[@ehmorris3]

This made me laugh. Loudly.

[@joshuazeidner8419]

awesome social media marketing comment

[@pilargarcia539]

JajajajajajajJa

[@m0e_smob]

😂

[@casmatt99]

More like, the moment the drummer was born he told the doctor his exact time of birth

[@BrianPeiris]

Drummer's so on point he cured my arrhythmia.

[@jabahpureza]

Wow!!! RiftSketch creator's commenting here!! LOL 🤩 I research your work for my PhD studies. Your work is ART! All the best! Much love from Brazil.

[@BrianPeiris]

@@jabahpureza Woah, I'm honored, haha! Thanks for the message :)

[@kriznan97]

I love that this comment has 808 likes. Lets keep it that way

[@dahnnbo]

so good

[@wallace19100]

My wife and I went to see Leon Bridges in Detroit in the fall of 2018. When we walked into the venue, the opening act was already playing. As we settled into our seats, we couldn't help but notice how beautiful and funky the band was. People all around us, many of whom, like us, had never heard of this band with a weird name, were smiling and dancing. It was magical.

[@michaelb.42112]

This is badass. I like the minimalist approach. One snare, a hi-hat, bass drum, and no smile because that's extra.

[@thefunkdroid2777]

You forgot voices, piano, and most important, cowbell!

[@michaelb.42112]

@@thefunkdroid2777 Well that's a given. :)

[@bigjayrillah3508]

He is a very serious about his drumming

[@661knight]

Haha😂

[@hmbpnz]

The drummer is the primary reference signal used by NIST to synchronize the atomic clock.

[@unauxkull176]

❤❤❤❤

[@Andy666TheBeast]

No that's Gene Hoglan

[@DefThrone]

@@Andy666TheBeast I thought it was Tomas Haake

[@robotempire]

Finally someone gets it

[@14moldyhamsandwich]

hmbpnz he is doing his job. keeping time. that is what drummers do.

[@davidwitte8469]

Everyone keeps talking about the drummer, but the piano player is pretty good as well.

[@emmajilrowanna6772]

😂

[@kckrye]

Dude...I totally LOL

[@iayyam]

🤣🤣🤣

[@hangedups2608]

🤣

[@M3LTUP]

Ya. The saxaphone sounds great too.

[@keithrickson8522]

Legend has it that every year or so, Greenwich checks in with this drummer to check their accuracy. A few years ago their computers glitched for 1/1000th of a second. He called them the day afterwards and they promptly apologized and corrected the world's time.

From time to time, I come back here to relisten them, but more importantly I come back here to reread the comments about the drummer.

[@bobdoubter2977]

Every other month or so I visit. Now we can see this band live in 2021...I really should see about tickets.

[@mozartrodrigues5820]

The drummer belongs to another world named Paradise of Soul

[@bryanewyatt]

Same here.

[@carly1391]

seriously ... metronome makers contract to this guy for their base line modeling ....

[@JulioJover]

DJ would appreciate if instead of using the vague "from time to time" you would properly specify the time interval (I guess he prefers the value in ms)

[@normg2242]

You know what impresses me most? A band that can play quiet and still groove...!

[@hayleyb467]

Yessir! I admire restraint.

[@YodaZemunski]

Amen

[@marcosmartin3003]

definitely

[@runprowler]

This drummer is time itself.

[@poetparagraph]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jrh11254]

His kids call him, “Father Time.”

[@alistairgreaves6343]

This timer is drum itself.

[@yebwulebdullah]

I promise you guys, as both a guitarist and a drummer I can confirm that as impressive as this drummer is, the guitarist is something else. Literally improv soloing while playing rhythm all show when I saw them

[@Official-OpenAI]

Mark speer is amazing. He's my favorite guitarist.

[@chuchaftw]

Top 5 performance I’ve seen live

[@wolf79wolf79]

Yeah, in August 10, with all the kudos to the drummer, the transitions between the two guitar lines seem so effortless here that in my awe I didn't even notice the lack of the back-up chords while the lead guitar is playing.

[@DropBear25]

The US Department of Defense has an atomic Master Clock to which they standardise and benchmark all time and frequency measurements used by the US military. Normally they keep him under high security at the U.S. Naval Observatory but sometimes they let him play with Khruangbin

[@konanoobiemaster]

i snoped this and it checks out

[@aldor159]

I don't get why there are so many comments about this. I mean yeah, the drummer is very good at keeping the tempo, but at its core that's the primary function of drums. There are many bands which have very good drummers at keeping the tempo but you don't see the comments full of people acknowledging it.

[@dojodetroit420]

@@aldor159 you'd have to know how to count em to know why he gets spoke on above everyone else!

[@thewhat531]

Aldo Bonino Have you watched the movie 'Whiplash'?

[@konanoobiemaster]

@@aldor159 like all aspects in life... flawless timing is a rare commodity in the music industry... have you ever played in a band before?

[@scottcooneymusic6736]

best comment section I've come across in quite some time.

[@andreabruciati275]

haha true story

[@MrBlakeLee]

This band is pure joy and the comment sections is best on youtube

[@juliachristinaheikamp246]

Definately! It even gives me an urge to start with radio again with a special feature on them, mentioning the comments about the drummer.

[@goodtasteofmusicclub8438]

try earl sweatshirt-east next time,and you will change your mind

[@MrBlakeLee]

@@goodtasteofmusicclub8438 Haha. Thanks. Quite on point.

[@ChrisPBacon-qi4ir]

My dude playing rhythm and lead at the same time what a legend

[@DuncanRhodes]

i swore i could hear three guitars...

[@cauthoncrazy]

It is siiiiiick

[@QBRX]

Yeah, love the guitar work.

[@spindrift2009]

So clean. And killer tone.

[@codysmith4258]

Mark Speer is next level, no doubt

[@yansmut]

I have never seen musicians play so relaxed live.

[@poerava]

Their ‘no talking’ between songs was powerful.

[@MrGoldenlions]

They said so much !

[@frank_southwell]

The epitome of IN SYNC... CON SPIRITUS

[@captainvimes6079]

“.....”

[@bassbeatle]

They're always like that. It would've been surprising if they did.

[@mightyV444]

@@bassbeatle - You may find that surprise if you ever watch their 'Boiler Room' gig here on YT! ;-)

[@MrBradleyMac]

Wow, all these comments and nobody has mentioned how great the drummer is!!

[@_darkbrian]

there's a drummer?

[@leeroylazima3805]

What drummer?

[@AshleyPomeroy]

I love how at 04:14 the drummer seems to stare into our souls. Right there, just above the pause button.

[@dronespace]

​@@AshleyPomeroy 😂😂😂😂

[@savageantelope3306]

Many have lol

[@Alex-pr6zv]

The guitarrist has a completely different style I`ve never seen before and using all manner of techniques already known but no pick he creates unique soundscapes backed by a supermodel bassist who lays down a great groove and a drummer whose timing would put an atomic clock to shame.

[@Chaosintejas512]

He has a lot of Spanish and Thai influence. There is a really good video on youtube where he explains a lot of his influences. A lot of 70s funk and jazz guitarists from Asia and around the world. He is amazing and very under rated.

[@jajahgadis]

Prefect description of Khruangbin.

[@pahwraith]

A lot african influece actually. If you like this check out saharan blues and stuff from congo/ghana. Its also has a very similar feel. Thats its familiar but also fresh at the same time. Music unites the world.

[@nateb335]

Mark KNOPFLER style...

[@dennispalmer1197]

Yes He does . When I first watched him play ,I would have bet money that he guitar sounds we were hearing were coming from another guitar playing with him , beside the Bass He makes it look effortless as does Mark knopfler. They both play by pickin strings like a Banjo Player would IMO. You can see many differentfingers stroking the strings , if you watch closely . Amazing

[@99carrera]

The definition of letting the music speak for itself

[@elcimarronurbano]

I came for the drummer comments and y’all didn’t disappoint

[@deadcomix]

same dude

[@ZimuSA08]

Not even a slight bit🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@yossischwarz1042]

Come back!!! It’s still going

[@rubenguillotine]

Time is relative, this drummer is absolute!

[@bluetaylor7614]

Love this comment. Discovered this band at the beginning of the pandemic and got hooked.

[@burger1113]

The drummer is sublime, your comment doesn't rhyme.

[@AshleyPomeroy]

No matter how fast you go, he always drums at exactly the same speed in your frame of reference.

[@Hijodelrey420]

Imagine the drummer with the same hairstyle as them.

[@freddyp07ify]

I totally thought the same thing 😂😂

[@johnturtle6649]

I like his wig the best.

[@hayleyb467]

You funny♡

[@o_almaia]

HAHAHA!! What a hilarious mental image you gave me! 😂

[@lironba]

They couldn't afford a third wig?

[@davidg8029]

The drummer is so on point he tells his watch what time it is!!

[@shakazulueos]

I came back three years later and the drummer is still on time!

[@chadmiller1762]

First comment to make me laugh out of all these.

[@tylerpook]

The drummer is literally ticking away the moments that make up a dull day and turning it into the best day.

[@harrisongwin6859]

LOLOLOL

[@haythamkenway1817]

Ayy Pink Floyd!

[@juliachristinaheikamp246]

...and then one day you'll find, ten years have got behind you...

[@kylatokki22]

…but he def didn’t miss the starting gun

[@kelesandor]

the drummer is probably playing chess in his head against himself

[@evelynfranklin6728]

lol

[@dimasachfiansyah9333]

The drums gambit

[@deltalima9640]

according to the look on his face, he is probably losing

[@smokingterd53]

@@deltalima9640 learn english

[@deltalima9640]

@@smokingterd53 learn some other language than english :D

[@scorpiov]

I love how chilled they are. No need for any theatrics, just sweet sweet music.

[@molsen1029]

Mark does such an awesome job playing both lead and rhythm guitar at the same time.

[@RyneMurray23]

Seriously. That is very impressive 👍🏼🔥

[@carguy3460]

“comping himself”

[@chrisabuel6441]

Leap years are how we compensate for this drummer's day-offs

[@kylatokki22]

Underrated comment

[@derekuhm]

hahahaha nice one

[@evelynem4612]

👌👌👌😂

[@jamiemckelvie342]

The more I see DJ drumming the more I think that man has some sort of cosmic awareness, like he’s fully aware of the position of every planet and star and knows exactly where everything is at any given second

[@JP-mb2pk]

On the level that I am currently experiencing occupancy, this is perfect.

[@JesusSavesSouls]

😂😂😂 Bro ain’t there, but he’s there if you get me

[@seventhson4412]

OK this comment denies the existence of the Uncertainty principle...

[@jamiemckelvie342]

@@seventhson4412 ‘is the cat dead or alive or both? No he’s drumming perfectly

[@jamiemckelvie342]

@@seventhson4412 I know that’s not Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle but I thought it was funny haha

[@bryanenglish7841]

They're all incredibly talented but that drummer is a GOD. They calibrate metronomes by him.

[@JigglyPKMN]

These are the fleeting sounds I hear when I stare into the refrigerator wondering why I just opened it.

[@vincentholly39]

HAHA, the subliminal sounds of hunger, confusion, and love.

[@heyoooooo]

time warps of a human existence

[@WETs3rgullioni]

This comment. This is it.

[@ryank1374]

Well said. This comment is spot on. Once I read it, I couldn't help but picture myself doing the same, and all I could think was: yes, it's true.

[@aquiatic]

im in love with this comment

[@burtturdison4445]

Every time you experience a de ja vu it's actually god adjusting the time of the universe using this dude's drumming.

[@RelightwithKat]

Looooool

[@untitled1464]

This is my favorite comment about Dj’s drumming omfg 😂

[@jasonraider3737]

Little know fact about the percussionist, Donald Ray "DJ" Johnson Jr: "DJ" is short for "Drumming Jedi". After the terrible purge of the Jedis and the fall of the republic, DJ hid on Tatooine, abandoning his light saber for a set of drums and a gig at Mos Eisley's Cantina. The guitarist and bass player are his padwan, being trained in the ways of the force.

[@captainvimes6079]

This is true. I heard DJ trained under his master, Bass Windu

[@ChrisDutch]

May the force be with him.

[@kevinmccarthy5693]

@@ChrisDutch Yes, and may the farce be with you.

[@brentstevens6228]

salute my man, his other venture being beanz n kornbread, the man is NICE on the drums

[@dionisiomontes4350]

I once heard that "DJ" was in a drum battle with Chuck Norris. Chuck Norris can now speak Braille.

[@eevagirl]

And this, is how I discovered Khurangbin ❤

[@fabianstein1136]

Same ❤

[@Frozenwata1]

Me2

[@costaspaximadas7556]

Ditto...❤️

[@glenndoleberry8418]

There’s a TARANTINO movie just waiting for them.

[@pandorski35000]

@Norm Macdonald Show You mean defuncts, right ?

[@HalfDigit]

Was thinking the same thing they fit perfect with his movies

[@folkussuklof1472]

i was thinking that literally

[@ErikSilvaify]

Exactly

[@germaine_smith]

Uptown Saturday Night with Kevin Hart & Chadwick Boseman

[@j.s.m.5351]

If you wanna learn more about the drummer, Stephen Hawking's brief history of him is a great place to start.

[@Lemonickous]

underrated comment

[@bobdoubter2977]

@@Lemonickous They may have heard of him but most likely not read his books or not understand in the least what he was talking about. I can see professor Hawking bobbing his head to this band fore he was a groovy physicist.

[@jeredutt7498]

ok... got to here... this might be the best comment !!!

[@animalsarkar401]

Nice. That's a new one.

[@soulrider69able]

Brother …. YOU made me laugh so hard that I was crying. Your comment is gold and brilliant. Made my day

[@jaguar1712]

Drummer takes his hands away and the sticks keep going

[@darlenewells8526]

Love the three fun, Jazzy with a little funk. See you soon...😉

[@henriquequeiroga5081]

miserave miserengue

[@Rainyday24]

My dad used to play this video all the time and hearing it now years later is just perfection

[@PS_ItsMe]

Your Dad is awesome!

[@brandongunderson1512]

doesn’t matter how chill this sounds, this guy shreds

[@BlGGESTBROTHER]

Absolutely, Mark Speer plays at an extremely technical level.

[@DarkBeatVisuals]

I mean every song is in the pentatonic scale. He's not that technical. Smooth but not technical

[@shnootch]

@@DarkBeatVisuals but that 'smoothness ' is in itself technical.beautiful sound and execution.

[@nstrug]

@@DarkBeatVisuals erm, the very first song makes extensive use of harmonic minor b5...

[@OElitecorp]

@@DarkBeatVisuals Sorry but this is dumb. Sticking to pentatonics has nothing to do with the skill in which be intonates and plays. That is honestly a criticism for the sake of it. You sir are a contrarian.

[@sheldontunes1]

The drummer hopes that the humans will eventually understand this intergalactic language of absolute rhythm and harmony!!

[@johnturtle6649]

well said Sheldon!

[@petarjovicic3311]

Technical hippies, thats what this world needed ever since woodstock

[@ProdSanti]

Oh s- 💀😂

[@tonisambioja9693]

tako je petre!!

[@geoffweaver8075]

They are so freaking TIGHT... tiny desk is a national treasure, thanks!

[@pmays901]

My wife, during a car ride: This song doesn't have any words?" When your instrumentalists are this good, you don't need lyrics.

[@allysonlincoln8175]

Mark's strat is the lead singer!

[@afrotier]

Facts.

[@FlipTheScriptRadio]

It's true though, women never understand instrumental music.

[@phasednotfazed]

The instruments ARE the lyricist's. These musicians are just puppeteers.

[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

👌

[@yubia5216]

I heard the guitarist found those licks in some ancients hieroglyphics

[@SANDSCORCHER]

🤣👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mahmoudramdane2848]

@Chris Greene Hahahahah you guys are loco!

[@subg8858]

He got those riifs from Ghana rock

[@MikaelKonradsson]

@@subg8858 nah i would say thai/ other south eastern asian music, you can really here it in the first song =)

[@Chesterton7]

howling

[@Megadeadpeople]

It’s strange what music can do. My father passed away about 6 months ago, and I’ve just been battling to get back to the person I am, or was - or whatever. I’ve only discovered their music maybe a few weeks ago(?), and their music has given me this momentum and drive that I once had. That’s just me, but I love their sound. Life rules.

[@sleep-eat-breathe-music]

I wish you all the best Jesse. You can make it through this and make positive waves in this world.

[@27mtv]

Sorry to hear. I was also in a very low place when I found out about Khruangbin. As cheesy as it sounds, their music has helped me for quite some time as it is familiar, soothing, and calming. I hope it can continue to do that for you too!

[@char9135]

Sorry to hear of your loss, sending you love along the way ❤️

[@giselles2187]

They’re music has made such an impact on my mental too, I was blessed to see them live I was so stoked! Stay positive I wish you so much light and happiness!

[@nikkinik016]

i am sorry for your loss❤️ i find the power of music to be something so incredible... how hearing something can make u feel some type of healing ?? i love it!! wishing u peace

[@alinap771]

Discovered Khruangbin 2 weeks ago and Tame Impala a month ago… I now have faith again that music isn’t lost😅

[@jerryjacobsunny5574]

its good to see Cleopatra playing bass instead of ruling Egypt

[@inf0tr8r]

she can rule over all the symps in Megypt any day, gnome sane

[@gamesilove7]

Shih 🤣

[@WookieHunter1138]

Also nice from Jesus to accompany her

[@Jutte777]

I see Mr T has got a hair cut

[@sporeceress1465]

Bold of you to assume she's not multitasking

[@Blanden73693]

The drummer looking at the audience like he trying to figure out who stole his wig before the show

[@iesusjr7]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@silverace08]

hahahah @7:20

[@Rainjordan]

@@silverace08 SO FUNNY!!

[@nickbryant2318]

He's supposed to have the long hair with bangs to match his bandmates

[@apattrid]

Guitar player stole his wig, isn't he?

[@TheComfortadors]

at 2:23 the bassist stops and looks at the drummer for the guitarist... when they start up again, it is perfect timing... this group doesn't just have skill. they have chemistry.

[@sups31]

That smirk he gives her afterwards 😁

[@naomig.2553]

Laura Lee said in a podcast that she always felt insecure because Marc and DJ have more experience due to her learning bass as an adult. I am so impressed on how far she has come from when this performance first aired. I was blessed to see them In Houston last night and she is just awesome on that bass!

[@atj22]

@@naomig.2553 I’m a few months into learning as an adult, Laura and others are solid inspirations for those (like me) who didn’t grow up with music theory and band and tutors as kids

[@naomig.2553]

@@atj22 That's awesome! Same here. I first discovered them when I came across their tiny desk performance and thought, wow those bass lines jam. I got me a small bass and began learning. Laura Lee was definitely the inspiration why I got a bass and wanted to learn. I was fortunate enough that my mom was finally able to afford guitar lessons when I was 16 but I too didn't have much access to instruments before hand. So, knowing it's possible to still be good at it as an adult is refreshing. Kim Deal is another inspiration. Glad you're enjoying learning bass! 😊

[@willm3027]

@@naomig.2553 some are just natural if you really “love” it. They are many who want to learn just to learn and put no effort. The one who loves will perfect it and still not feel happy about it. Those who really have a passion for it learn faster. I would say they even have a metronome built in already. For regular people just keeping up with the metronome is difficult. You can be excellent at anything you put your mind to, just gotta put in the hours.

[@withinadyingsun]

There is no way this human metronome just put the sticks down and blessed us with those gorgeous keys. I’ve only heard Texas Sun before chancing onto this. Y’all can consider me blown away. (And as a lifelong drummer, you can also consider me jealous of this absolute beast of a drummer)

[@stratocovermusic4981]

Not sure people realise how crazy awesome is this guitar. Looks simple at first glance but man he is so subtle in his rhythm, and all those thrills and phrasing are really on point. Cannot get enough of this performance.

[@Whydoweneedhandlesagain]

Exactly bruh his technique is so masterful

[@billytheweasel]

trillin is thrilin

[@alwaysonhiatus]

best guitarist out of Houston for sure and there is so much talent here that cant even compare.

[@juanbrnal95]

His style its like two guitarrist cause he makes solos in the road but he starts with some environment chords, the basis of the song.

[@cashmooreproductionsllc267]

You said it. He is playing rhythm and lead parts seamlessly. It reminds me that your brain fills in the spots for you kinda like those eye tricks where you look at a black and white photograph and it switches to color only in your mind...

[@asc]

Atoms listen to the drummer to know when it's time to half-life.

[@blytheblue]

Best comment of the day!

[@micromundoasmr]

hahahahahahahhaha you made my evening!!

[@poetrlsmith]

Technetium 99m?

[@williewoodall8305]

somebody knows, their pharmacology

[@neelparekh3448]

69th like😎

[@unclemax3254]

Time is second-guessing itself when listening to this drummer's impeccable timing.

[@iayyam]

👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿😆

[@thekid4576]

Hahahaahha ah ah ah ahahauuaa

[@vedranahoogland2098]

Heard it last night coincidentally on some random IG clip. Since then that ‘August 10’ is on repeat. It’s like my brain melts and rebuilds in a different form each time I listen to it.

[@KakoPopraviti]

when metronome needs to time something it goes to a music store and buys this drummer

[@hughjaynus8531]

Kako popraviti read the last line slowly

[@py6984]

😆🔥

[@lets_lvl_up]

@@8chk92 why is he soulless?!? he is just really good. So clean and consistent...so mellow.

[@sgaldis]

@@8chk92 k

[@SmariTarfur]

I couldn't press the like button hard enough and now there's a big hole in my phone. Best comment of all time.

[@paulpanamarenko]

Looks like a band in an old Scooby Doo episode.

[@raisethemwell]

Love this comment!😂

[@uncleswan3896]

I was thinking two Joey Ramones and a drummer

[@karichicken4909]

WHY IS THIS SO ACCURATE AHDBAHBDSA

[@YambamYambam2]

You've put exactly into words what I thought! :)

[@leandroacosta5731]

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa🤣

[@kurtemonster578]

This was my intro to Khraungbin. It was love at first song.

[@eliash9018]

Ufff exactly, same here, perfect music

[@KevinOnEarth_]

My sister and cousin always mentioned how good they were. Finally took the time to click on a video and now I’m like, where have they been my whole life!?

[@Battramsysni]

Yes, same for me!:)

[@louiearmstrong]

For me it was the live Pitchfork set

[@lisamae6035]

I first heard Khraungbin while driving and listening to NPR a few years ago. It was love at first listen. And hear I am seeing their tiny desk concert for the first time. Love it!

[@TainoGonzalez007]

The drummer adjusted all of my clocks around the my house...including my iPhone..and a wrist watch which I though had a dead battery..god level!

[@trumpetisjazz]

If you listen really really hard at 3:51 you might notice that the drummer doesn’t make a mistake

[@itspravus]

Best comment 😂

[@Optim121]

lots of people complimenting the drummer and bassist but the guitarist is actually insane

[@galator011]

fr lol

[@deansacca781]

It's because this is NPR. And no matter how good or intrinsic the guitarist or bassist is to the music....the "oppressed" black guy has to be brought up. Even though he's awesome of his own accord. It shows how stoopid the white leftists are.....

[@bedtimebreadeater6112]

🤌spicy boi

[@hugheytheboi]

The guitar in this version of August 10 is the reason I've watched this video so many times

[@waseemcurry7062]

We all know we’re just Internetting

[@satvikarora5813]

can we appreciate that we are all here in this moment in time and we are able to appreciate this wonderful music together.

[@toeterneus]

[@andrewmoijer]

The quintessential high statement. Love it. Should be at the top. ;)

[@insanitymeaning2779]

Yeah, specially the drummer

[@ronschmidt6183]

What a thoughtful thing to say 😊

[@scottbednar4815]

We had no choice. The drummer willed it to be so.

[@martinritter4397]

the drummer's invisible wig is marvelous...

[@jamesstore7055]

Most underrated comment

[@martinritter4397]

Thanks... greetings from Austria

[@StefanMedici]

This is my favorite drummer comment of the vid.

[@martinritter4397]

​@@StefanMedici Thx...but the music is also marvellous...🎉❤🎉

[@StefanMedici]

@@martinritter4397 Indeed it is. But I always envisioned the rest of the band talking their wigs off to sell merch, and the drummer putting his wig on.

[@incomeGlitch]

All three are extremely talented but I don’t think I’ve ever heard any strat sorcery like this before. And he seems to be playing lead and backup(s) at the same time. Wow. Followed

[@k0vae]

mark speer is a legend

[@incomeGlitch]

@@k0vae yes indeed. Already

[@SwnkyTiger]

@@incomeGlitch There's a good video, I believe by Reverb where they discuss some of their influences. Mark gets into some of the sources of his "sorcery"

[@incomeGlitch]

@@SwnkyTiger what’s the title

[@taylorj6177]

Pretty sure he's using what's called a "loop station," which, is pretty much exactly as it sounds, and as you said: Asi in, he'll play the rhythm, then hit a bittn that "loops"/ repeats it over and over while he plays "lead" on top. It's quite a nifty device. But he still plays "all the parts.." He's an awesome guitarist for sure.

[@richardarduinna8108]

Everybody's talking about the drummer, am I the only one who thinks the guitar is just incredible?!? The soul of the band, magic sound that the drums and bass accompanied very well, but the guitar it's the master piece of the band.

[@lux24_lu]

And the groovy bass guitar too 😎🥰🔥

[@brakoholic]

The songs seem simple but the guitarist is putting in WORK. So many little fills right smack dab in the middle of the rhythm. You are not mistaken, friend.

[@isaacbell2426]

Reason everyone mentions the drummer is because he is stunningly subtle. So many other do not have the skill & or patience to do job he’s there to do….keeping rock solid time!

[@jbvaav8474]

Nah, all parts are essential.

[@joffermann]

@@Vapedealerband facts. This band is toit like a toiger.

[@adriaanschepel9001]

That pianist on the third track has such good timing he really should consider a career as a drummer.

[@reuterfamilymovies]

Underrated comment. 👏🏽

[@WeAreN1nja]

​@@reuterfamilymovies Criminally underrated.

[@GizzyDillespee]

Piano is a percussion instrument, but you're right - he plays it like a drummer. (yes, I know he's the drummer too)

[@GizzyDillespee]

That's not a criticism... it's not like there's only one way to play piano. "I Feel The Earth Move" was also played like a drummer, and it's great too.

[@hairbradschmidt513]

unfortunately he is said to be left-footed. too bad. @WeAreN1nja @reuter... agree