Ben Sollee: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

A genre-bending cellist and songwriter who combines classical artistry with bluegrass and pop, Sollee has created a unique and infectious take on folk music. His Tiny Desk Concert was an intimate showcase for a talented young musician with a lot to say.
Set List:
"Hurting"
"Captivity"
"The Globe"
"Inclusions"
For more videos and to subscribe to the Tiny Desk Concerts podcast, visit npr.org/tinydeskconcerts

[@mictimmul]

Our hearts are broken. We will never forget you, Jordon Ellis. (This is beyond wonderful.)

[@BJGriffinMusic]

Honestly a weekly watch for me! Inspired me to start singing and playing the cello at the same time!

[@loosescrews2764]

Never heard of him until he opened a show in Birmingham Alabama for Over the Rhine. This guys handles that cello like a guitar and is a good vocalist as well, I really enjoyed his set.

[@moniquehersh7053]

Fantastic music that invades every cell of my being! Oh please, and credit to the awesome lady with both voice and violin!

[@phitran]

Just rode bikes with him and had a small performance by Ben In Boston! Thanks Boston Cyclists Union!

[@davfoong]

Saw them play yesterday and they're sooooo good live. One of the best shows I've been to in a while. Ben was great but both Phoebe and Jordan were really awesome too. Thanks NPR Music for recognizing such musical talent.

[@cozyambiencegirl]

One of the prettiest violin parts I've ever heard.

[@muckinyoface]

It just doesnt get much better than that. I was lucky enough to track him once. Its nice to see him continue to make such unique sounds.

[@banjiegirl2001]

Cello rocks Ben and so do you!! Man, you are soul deep with your sounds❤️

[@athousandcandles]

seeing this guy Wednesday! My goodness, he is brrrrrilliant. Feel priveleged to have such talent traveling all the way to the forgotten capital haha!

[@roadsignsfranco]

That last song is my favourite bit of tiny desk-ness ever.

[@robertquarles2763]

Wow, just Wow!!!

[@redshaftedflicker]

serious talent right here, I'm happy that I found this!!!

[@AlamoCityCello]

Incredible Music Making BRAVO!!

[@teanatoast]

fabulous songs played with verve,tantalised me

[@TheAjclements]

You killed it, Ben! Love it!

[@AlanFregtman]

Silk to my ears. :)

[@Leku_Graphics]

Geniales!,Geniales!, Geniales!

[@banjiegirl2001]

Exactly!

[@ramonhrcj]

What a talented trio. WOW.

[@StarChildInABubble]

OMG! I love this so much!

[@hoskoned]

these versions are better than any of his official recordings. npr had magic and sorcery in the air that day.

[@PhillipsLacy]

Every time I've seen him live there's been magic and sorcery in the air. I think it just follows him around!

[@katweisberg]

I cannot believe how amazing this is. These guys are going to be HUGE!

[@Luonnattar]

Yay for my Tiny Desk Concert subscription! So glad I found this.

[@aweichner]

Such an innovative way to use the instruments - compliments his voice wonderfully, too.

[@Donkeykong7771]

stumbled upon this guy a few months ago, and shit.... this is so good

[@luutse]

I love this. I really, really, really love this! I will never turn this off again.. Great scott!

[@uliwinkelmann3676]

Wonderful!

[@xEmperorOfTheSun]

just found this band and they are great!

[@youhaveaskull]

This man is the definition of class.

[@sonyalmon]

This is really, really beautiful. I love it!

[@bkglamb]

they were great!

[@katherineo.cooper5632]

Hey NPR - awesome as always! Please add captions - thanks!

[@luktarnpannarai1429]

So fierceful

[@oldbay24]

just saw them live in san francisco. GREAT show! his first album (learning to bend) is amazing and the new stuff is good too. definitely check him out!

[@handicappedhero]

After about ten seconds I knew I was happy with this audio aesthetic.

[@wilb954]

Love it

[@annafringetree]

Music with cacao! ❤️

[@alexandraoneal3871]

Credit to the wonderful musician playing the violin as well please!

[@jtanaka2]

this grooves so hard

[@Josiahjjr]

WOAH. This is fantastic.

[@michellecarcot1099]

happy!

[@NorthPhillyLivin]

Love this.,,,

[@sixoreight6526]

just plain good

[@CamoShirt]

7 dislikes, how sad is your life to dislike this awesomeness

[@cnewman6558]

walksnomore that is very sad.

[@cnewman6558]

Maaannnn these Kats are so very neat. I can't listen only once.

[@remoods]

Really good job !

[@ekzoekzo]

that was very very nice

[@Louserz]

This is heavy!

[@shiftandgoh22]

It is so hard to be ok with how amazing they are. Way to represent the ville. lol

[@beardwilliams]

How about trio of Ben Sollee, Andrew Bird, and Sufjan Stevens?

[@Eoghan__]

Rip Jordon Ellis ❤

[@rachellyle9289]

love

[@cookiebones20]

I love you YOU TUBE!

[@laurenho9391]

Jordan Ellis ❤😢❤

[@TheJuliusJT]

GREAT! In the last song his vocal performance reminded me of the sound of Sam cooke

[@iamnothere0195]

9:19. OH MY GOD! FALSETTO!

[@ccdaman123]

OMG sign my cello

[@pierreluniere]

Gas! I LOVE chamber music! {like this, Low Anthem et al...} pierre xx

[@4Dcruz]

did you guys really record this with one omni? or are there hidden room mics/lavs? sounds great!

[@joshtaylorwon]

Really saweet

[@CNutz97]

Anywhere i can get sheet music for this?

[@thingithing6434]

Mr Sollee, give me some of your wisdom!

[@fubitz6496]

un-be-fuckin-belevable.

[@jacobmackboll]

Who's the violin/ fiddle player?

[@natalilla]

Who is the fiddler??

[@carnut476]

@ametcalf11 Yes , I agree !

[@clipper5525]

10:51 inclusions

[@FlyingVneckSweater]

How cool is this? xD

[@DamianFowler]

I hear Paul Simon

[@myboysdothings]

Pheobe Hunt.

[@johnmawake]

that chick is so cool

[@richaudrey3266]

if you like Ben you'll love this (click rich audrey below in blue)

[@ace71730]

How was Paul Simon able to be reincarnated without dying???

[@repATL11]

ha - Beb?

[@freekwit2es]

Beb

[@byahnesh]

That one person just dun fucked up..

[@strangecowfilms]

@mrmaclaren13 Pol Pott

[@aiktai]

Am I the only one who loves the girl way more than that gay singing. I'm kinda way more facinated with her