Beirut Full Concert | NPR MUSIC FRONT ROW

How does a band return from a recording hiatus that could have permanently displaced it from the audience's eye? If you are Zach Condon and Beirut, you just go about your business and pick up where you left off three years earlier. The group's First Listen Live show at Brooklyn's intimate Bell House on a rainy September night, a concert debuting many of the songs from the brand new No No No, its first album since 2011, showed that Beirut works through its obstacles. Maybe it helps when the initial idea behind a band is ahead of the curve to begin with, no?
When Condon's Beirut first came to prominence in 2006, it emerged from Santa Fe with a fully conceived, pan-global folk sound unlike any indie sensibilities popular on the day. Zach's trumpet and flugelhorn playing was informed by local Mexican mariachi horns, his engagement with the Roma brass bands of the Balkans, and modal jazz changes via a percolating bossa nova; he favored timeless instruments (ukuleles, accordions) and images, to the rush of the modern; and the songs his quavering tenor delivered, also traveled the old continents. Live, the group grew into a formidable sextet, heavy on keyboards, horns and harmony, a world onto themselves.
At the Bell House, Beirut ran down its entire career before a sold-out audience, and the songs from No No No, the band's fourth studio, fit snuggly alongside the older material, even as it heralded directions new and familiar. "Perth," for instance, featured a touch of the Memphis soul energy, with Ben Lanz's trombone adding a brassy bump; "Fener," a song about a neighborhood in Istanbul, is built around the motorik beat interplay between Aaron Arntz's keyboards and Nick Petree's drums, before dropping down into a great g-funk slink, guided by Condon's Moog. So seemingly apart from Beirut's musical environment, yet, here they were, a natural part of it, making the audience sway endlessly. The hiatus, it seems, simply made full hearts grow fonder.
Set List:
No No No - 1:31
Scenic World - 4:54
Elephant Gun - 7:27
As Needed - 12:08
Perth - 15:46
Santa Fe - 20:03
Postcards From Italy - 25:17
August Holland - 29:42
The Rip Tide - 33:49
The Shrew - 38:10
Fener - 42:23
Serbian Cocek - 46:08
At Once - 49:44
After The Curtain - 52:44
So Allowed - 56:27
Pacheco - 1:01:10
Gulag Orkestar - 1:04:16
In The Mausoleum - 1:07:41
Flying Club Cup - 1:11:20
Director: Mito Habe-Evans; Producer: Saidah Blount; Videographers: Mito Habe-Evans, Lani Milton, Christopher Farber, A.J. Wilhelm; Audio Engineers: Josh Rogosin; Special Thanks: The Bell House; Executive Producer: Anya Grundmann

[@Dina-mj1cc]

I am so unbelievably in awe of these guys. I listen to this performance almost every single day, and it breaks my heart knowing I'll probably never see them perform live.

[@bernhardsart]

Why can’t you?

[@miragic]

​@@bernhardsartseems they just dont do live performances anymore

[@levi-lukesmith3504]

They had a live show in Febuary in Berlin!!!

[@miragic]

@@levi-lukesmith3504 if thats the case then i have no idea what they meant, maybe the other commenter is dying

[@levi-lukesmith3504]

@@miragic Well it is the first live concert since 5 years or so. They are rarely live. So the first commenter is right, its rare to see them live

[@willyamstringueti8181]

Utilidade pública: Em especial para os fãs de Beirut do BRASIL 1:30 No No No 4:57 Scenic World 7:28 Elephant Gun 12:12 As Needed 15:50 Perth 20:07 Santa Fé 25:27 Postcards From Italy 29:44 August Holland 33:53 The Rip Tide 38:12 The Shrew 42:25 Fener 46:11 Serbian Cocek 49:51 At Once 52:48 After The Curtain 56:30 So Allowed 1:01:15 Pacheco 1:04:30 Gulag Orkestar 1:11:25 Flying Club Cup

[@SENHORDALUZ]

A special tanks from Brazil

[@robertodeaguiar9752]

01:07:47 In the Mausoleum

[@thomasscully8719]

😅😅

[@danieladellisola1230]

Obrigada champs !

[@thayrodriguesmake]

Tooopíssimooooii🎉😂❤

[@jaronleon5972]

Seeing Beirut in concert is absolutely amazing and I recommend it to anyone who loves them! :D

[@EmanuelFusinato]

Thats so true, most amazing concert I have ever been, there is no way to compare to any other it is so different, more like a piece of art than just a show!

[@KellyOKellyComedy]

I've seen them 9 times and I still want more :)

[@justinnickovtime]

I'm hoping I'll get to see them for the first time at Oaktopia in Denton, TX next weekend! Wish me luck. :P

[@KellyOKellyComedy]

OOOH I hope you do! They are playing on my Birthday but unfortunately I'm in California haha

[@zougzoc]

Amen.

[@cifuentesjulieth]

Where is this band been all my life? I came across this by chance. AMAZING! My daughter walked on my and said, you really like this music mom? I tried to explain to her that you hear much music this day but there is litle art in music. So Beirut is pure ART!

[@TheThoughtfulwolf]

You'll probably never see my comment, but you are SO spot on! Truly artistic and brilliant, they are!

[@Hempus420]

I come back to this concert and their Tiny Desk concert about two times a year. Massive nostalgia trip every time ❤️

[@leonardovieira5091]

Postcards and Elephant Gun always kill me. MAN they get right into the feelings. What an awesome show it must have been.

[@masssh0le]

Seen them twice, once in Portland Maine, and once in Boston. Amazing shows indeed, I love Postcards was amazing in concert!

[@TylerVision1080p]

postcards from italy gives me chills every single time i hear it

[@thiagops28]

Me too, best song

[@WizoIstGott]

This is one of these special tracks that feel like you always known them, even when you hear them the first time.

[@Amnesiac1]

I listen to Beirut since 2007 and I can’t believe I just found this today. Such a fantastic recording.

[@alllican]

It was fantastic, i never heard of this record, crying!

[@user-sj1ce3ob9q]

When you see this kind of bands and few views it's real happiness because the video has its own audience that went through filtration - no mainstream audience, no haters, no cliche comments; only people who are looking for something real. I love Beirut for being pure indie child of music.

[@zatoichimasseur6767]

they seem like a band that gets along so well yet at the same time they respect their leader and his vision .... and are therefore more able to accentuate his vision......

[@masssh0le]

have you checked out the live show from 2011 Berlin, another GEM!

[@thomascruzalegui8907]

The drummer looks so into it, it's brilliant

[@georgetheopemptou9949]

i was just thinking that

[@viniciusandradesouza]

Oooh Dear God, you can see in his eyes how much he's enjoying it :3 this is the most beautiful thing I will see in months. And you still own us a show like this one, Zach! Greatings from Brazil!

[@alanfernandoascencionjimen5905]

In Mexico we love'em too....

[@leeeverett1920]

Cadê os BR que curte Beirut??

[@brunacristina3938]

Lee Everett lololol br

[@dhessicafernandes6593]

Minha banda preferida desde 2014 ❤

[@leeeverett1920]

rsrs eu tbm conheci em 2014

[@ahmadmohmad1875]

6b 0 .

[@ahmadmohmad1875]

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[@thiagops28]

Almost ten years since I first heard it, still my favorite band...

[@Doady1337]

Props to the sound guys on this. Sounds amazing! and props to those two guys on the brass. Absolutey amazing players!

[@kunalsarma]

One of my favourite videos in KZbin. Beirut you are amazing.

[@abepaix7612]

Me encanta Beirut! Me hace soñar y disfrutar de la música como pocos grupos. Gracias por el aporte.

[@vagabonnrose]

I NEVER stopped loving them and listening to their music! So excited for the new tour!! :D

[@marsifuentes4425]

i love the drummer because he is so happy for no particular reason

[@ianbaldwinson86]

Hey ~ he's drumming, that's reason enough. Even better, he's Beiruts drummer!

[@mianotmu8868]

for a good reason

[@zeynep6073]

His voice, aura, music are really special for me, I cant stop listening this band since the beginning of 2020.

[@OrdinaryArieYT]

Beirut is literally the best band I have seen live in my entire life. I still have the set list from their concert posted on my wall

[@denixam5460]

Amo tanto essa banda, acordo e durmo ouvindo-a. Um som que me move, tira da inquietude, me diz, corre vai viver...feliz 2022 para todos vocês

[@emersonruy]

Pra você também

[@wotchermystic2335]

The sound mixing in this performance is incredible, & the performance itself is so tight. It’s such a pleasure to listen to.

[@tg071407]

Can we give some love to Nick Petree? The dude is perfect back there on the kit!

[@teachmrej]

Thank you for this precious moment!!💗

[@ivv1mx]

Vielen Dank für die großartige Musik! Die Musiker sind hervorragend!

[@adrianalopezseoane550]

You play the sweetest music, thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DJGoLOVE]

First saw them at the Greek Theater, Berkeley for the NoNo No tour....blown away! Love the brass! Just saw them again at Oakland's Fox theater. Great show. Very talented. Baroque Pop, Balkin, Sicilian Funeral, Folk and Electronica....freaking brilliant!! Love...love love these guys. Blows Chris Botti away

[@awakeagnese]

An appreciation comment for the man with the fantastic voice who harmonizes with Zach in all of the songs.

[@Je0591]

The Shrew is such a masterpiece, I'm amazed everytime I listen to it

[@aleksandraivanovic226]

Can't hit the like button enough! They're producing it out of soul and it's too wonderful.

[@Mimsp]

Love them! I saw them once, just amazing. Now, with new music... wish I was in NYC again.

[@dsolis7532]

The first time I listen to this band was in a random playlist. The song was Postcards from Italy, I was walking through Beirut Av. in Italy. They always take me back to that winter over there.

[@jsvictorx]

Simply amazing, i'm enjoying them more and more!

[@pedroferreiro1308]

Can't wait to watch his show in Mexico City .The sound is very clean and melodies are so connected with the voice :)

[@bootsfarrow]

this is awesome. when Paul was home. i was raving about them. glad they are back, couldn't be happier.

[@leovitor1892]

Espetáculo maravilhoso...

[@kennethguitarfiend4493]

This is fantastic!!!! Many thx

[@lydiarowe491]

As always..magic with humility..thanks..⭐

[@hathbenali]

for the last month I am addicted to Beirut beautiful keep it going guys

[@TheseShenanigans]

So pumped to see them in Atlanta in april. I nearly cried just watching them come onto the stage thinking about how emotional it's going to be when I see them for the first time live. That shit is going to make me bawl 100%

[@moe8055]

Saw them on August 12th, 2009 in Cologne - I remember how I already knew every song so well, and the moment I listened to these songs live, it brought a tear to my eye! Beirut is a very special band that I will keep in my heart forever. Thank you, Nora, for being with me at that time and for seeing the beauty in this world. May you experience love and contentment wherever you are!

[@monicayrodriguez2752]

¡¡¡Bella música!!! Gracias por compartirla.

[@inverted720]

Thankyou for this being a thing! :)

[@CristianMartinez-lj4jt]

Everytime i love more this band. Cheers for all of you from Colombia. Please, i would like that you come to LATAM for some concerts. It would be really incredible

[@giovannac801]

essa banda é tudo pra mim!! Cada musica é um abraço.

[@isaferreira139]

Conheci agora pouco e já danço... Coração alegre!!!

[@gabrielkaique2543]

I hope to see them playing at some time of my life please come to Braziiiiiiiil

[@leocg2003]

Eu fui no show deles no festival NO AR COQUETEL MOLOTOV em 2009 em Recife-PE. Espero muito que venham novamente algum dia.

[@genacarneiro]

Agora, só depois da pandemia, que triste!

[@rayssa1987]

E pensar que conheci essa banda através da maravilhosa série chamada Capitu! Amo as canções, são mágicas

[@ceciliamelo6991]

Show completo.voces sao uma obrar de arte!!

[@illichs_soto]

I only missed the violin. I love this Band! Makes me wonder, more than that, go beyond... Please come to Brazil!

[@NewGoldStandard]

great stuff! and, obviously, big ups to the engineer(s). the audio is wonderful. it can be tough to capture a simple guitar, bass, drums, and vocals... these guys present a much tougher challenge and sound great! ...I'm really enjoying the kick here; well done!!

[@vitorffernandes]

wow.... thanks for uploading!

[@beneemna4429]

Wow! This vid is amazing! A great performance! I really love Beirut! I can't wait to see them live a second time! I'm stuck in this terrible lockdown for a year and a few months now and I can only hope concerts will be allowed/possible soon. I read some comments from people saying they know the band for ten years now, i only know it since 2015, but Beirut is one of my favourites since then. Who is here in 2021?

[@rodneycardoso712]

Melodia que leva, eleva e me faz leve. Pairando e sentindo (justamento pairando por sentir, na justa medida).

[@negoibi1]

Adoro essa banda e essa música umas de minha preferidas

[@adivarma95]

This version of gulag orkestar, always makes me cry!! This is epic! I am thankful to 'the force' which led me to get to know about beirut... Its been 2 years since i knew about beirut and still same songs make me cry.

[@ivyblue681]

8 years and the love is still strong! :')

[@adivarma95]

@@ivyblue681 i have ended searching for new songs... On spotify i have a playlist of beirut and of other songs... Now i dont listen to anything new... Nothing is more satisfying anymore... If you'd like to recommend any band close to beirut, please let me know.

[@kubapokorny9979]

NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE !!! I love this !!! GOOD JOB !!!

[@jaykim5236]

simply beautiful

[@marvmetz6994]

Saying hello from Prenzlauer Berg! What a great concert

[@christycockrell5419]

I was lucky enough to see them 5 times in NYC. Each time in a different location and honestly they were always unique but top notch at the Guggenheim guys!

[@ayonbayus]

I keep playing this again and again

[@JesuisCronopia]

How much I love they are back!

[@daniele5616]

great music!!!! great musicians

[@lucysiagian1855]

Elephant Gun is my future nonexistent wedding song :D I love Beirut so much. All songs make me want to smile and cry at the same time.

[@ericapaigeschumacher6386]

Phenomenal. Thanks.

[@TheWolfvee]

Wow "As needed" sounds incredible live..... WOW again

[@Eupicurio]

Que belleza todes ustedes! este concierto tiene carácter y poder curativo! gracias por intencionar al arte!

[@cintiabrito657]

Eu vivi uma grande paixão.. e essa banda é a cara de tudo o que nós vivemos naqueles momentos.. Jamais esquecerei..♥️🙏🏼 Aquele sítio era nosso santuário de amor! Obrigada Deus!

[@eltonsantos1569]

Que top❤

[@hannahomary1874]

I've loved them since 2006, they never fail to make amazing music.

[@AlFredo-ci9yo]

Same Here, 2006 i was introduced to These Genius musicians !! Filled Up parts of my Heart, thats what music is about

[@luceva96]

Same too, since 2006 listening Beirut :')

[@beneemna4429]

I only know Beirut since 2014, but i kept listening to their songs and they are one of my favorite bands! I love Beirut!

[@Luizkutianski]

They are amazing

[@kuba512II]

Great concert, Great sound:) I must listen Beirut live in Gdynia Opener 2016:)

[@jrc786]

If I ever win the lottery I will try to hire them to play a big open air concert for free... provided I get a private showing of mt Wroclai. You have been my favorite band since 2006. Never stop please.

[@esdraspires5542]

BEIRUT É UMA DAS MINHAS BANDAS FAVORITA. AMO

[@cientistasales5756]

Música de verdade Realmente... Baita banda! THUMBS UP!!!

[@beardofzeus9845]

My favorite band.

[@daviddeneau833]

Otherworldly yet, amazingly earthy!

[@SergioBuendia]

ideal para estos dias lluviosos... port of call, great song and big band!!!

[@Lacheddar1990]

Thank you

[@bamadave83]

Zach seems like a good dude. Would love to travel with him and be bestest friends.

[@MarcosVinicius-fo3vb]

Beirut é simplesmente sensacional! Alguém ai em 2020?

[@SimoneSilvaMone]

Aqui. esse show é lindo.

[@danielsouzasantos8572]

abril de 2020... e beirut é sim sensacional!!!

[@lailapsiqueartem]

Junho de 2020 na pandemia. Sim, Beirut é incrível!

[@marcelojunior8516]

Aqui estou eu

[@marcelojunior8516]

Mano, podíamos montar um grupo sobre a banda

[@lela8955]

Amo essa banda!!😍😍😍

[@KellyOKellyComedy]

This is glorious. Berkeley is 12 days away and I can't wait!

[@snatchzell]

+KellyOKellyComedy THIS WEEKEND I CANT STOP SHAKING AHHHHH

[@rimalimaquadros185]

I REALLY LOVE THIS BAND !!!

[@eltonsantos1569]

Esse é o show mais especial e singelo que existe. Brasil 2021

[@anselmogoncalves6401]

Fantástico, algo de novo num mundo musical sem esperança.

[@joilsonro1]

Show fantástico!

[@oooooo2124]

I have two tickets for their London Apollo Concert tonight, 12th April 2019, but I'm not well enough to go. This video is no substitute for what I know I'd be watching and listening to in a couple of hours from now. I saw Beirut a few years back in Brixton with the fabulous support band Tune-Yards.

[@robynvanhorn5602]

I'm sorry you didn't get to go☹️I missed Clutch New year's Eve had tickets but was to sick😢

[@ophelia1992]

Literally my favorite band of all times! I love ‘em so much that I even named my cat after them 🐱 Hopefully one day I get to listen to them live. Greetings from Turkey!

[@Jeemdeecreations]

Beirut?! That's such a cute name

[@ayannacamillasantos8576]

Perfeição! ❤

[@missalice4277]

Few years back I worked in an art gallery/store and Beirut is literally my go to playlist during my shift. Up until now a couple of my ex colleagues still refer me as the one who always play Beirut for the visitors 😁 Really hope I can watch them live someday. One day ❤️

[@adamhausman7813]

good story

[@alllican]

Muhteşemsiniz! You are awesome!

[@erenicesousa7697]

Adoro...que lindooo 💕💕

[@tatasuzanne4316]

Thank you. Thank you Beirut, Thank you NPR, Thank you Music.

[@konsk8162]

love, passion, pure music, this is BEIRUT!!!!!!!!!!

[@dogukan8223]

awesome concert !!

[@magous1]

se dejan escuchar gracias !

[@fordhamdigi]

These guys are good! Wow!

[@raidonrodrigues6536]

My Favourite Band