Post Malone: Tiny Desk Concert

Stephen Thompson | August 15, 2023
The Tiny Desk has hosted plenty of major pop, rock and hip-hop stars in its 15-plus years, but you'd be hard-pressed to find one more agreeable or self-effacing than Austin Richard Post. Whether lamenting the state of his singing voice, joking about his nerves or sitting slack-jawed in awe of the fantastic band his people had assembled for this show, Post had the bearing of a lottery winner who wouldn't even give himself credit for buying a ticket.
Before, during and after the show, Post Malone was a joy to have around. But he also just happened to bring a few of the biggest pop hits of the 21st century: Set-opener "Sunflower," for example, has been certified eighteen-times platinum by the RIAA since its release in 2018 - that's an all-time record - while the 2017 single "I Fall Apart" and 2019's "Circles" lag behind at a mere ten-times platinum apiece. "Enough Is Enough," which closes this set, enjoys no such designation, but give it time: A track from Post Malone's new album Austin, it's only been out for a few weeks.
So enjoy this set for what it is: one of the world's biggest stars, performing a few of the world's biggest songs, each set to a luminous arrangement. Post Malone himself seems surprised by how great this Tiny Desk concert sounds, and that's not just the humility talking.
SET LIST
"Sunflower"
"I Fall Apart"
"Circles"
"Enough Is Enough"
MUSICIANS
Austin Post: lead vocalist, guitar
Hannah Juliano: vocalist
Elliot Aguilar: vocalist
Chauncey Matthews: vocalist
Kola Rail: vocalist
Destin Johnson: drums
Emily Rosenfield: guitar
Bobby Wooten: bass
Louis Bell: piano
Kevin Kuh: strings
Francesca Dardani: strings
Kiku Enomoto: strings
Kirin McElwain: strings
TINY DESK TEAM
Producers: Bobby Carter, Suraya Mohamed
Director/Editor: Kara Frame
Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
Creative Director: Bob Boilen
Videographers: Kara Frame, Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant, Zayrha Rodriguez, Sofia Seidel
Audio Assistant: Hannah Gluvna
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Photographer: Catie Dull
Tiny Desk Team: Hazel Cills
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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[@user-rt7rv6nu6o]

I'm hoping derogatory terms are not used against groups..we should use positive, empowering terms. For everyone. I love a tiny desk...I'll scratch them into a 2nd graders desk in every school in TN.🎉

[@KINGCasanova-vt4sn]

I missed this 🥲

[@postmalone]

💙🍻

[@7777seven7777]

Thank You for this personal concert Mr. Malone

[@erintoye4286]

Thank you for doing this for us ❤

[@prodgodmaderayy]

W post

[@danny_4498]

🔥

[@AvianIota]

love you post, you played a piece in expanding my outlook on music other than hip hop

[@salfromjersey2197]

Everything Post Malone does, he acts like it’s the most fun he has ever had in his life. A true gift to humanity

[@CorkArchives_AmbienceWalks]

Agree!

[@cknorris3644]

how weird. He's an entertainer who literally gets paid to entertain. Not like he's saving the world, cured cancer or something. 🤣

[@BrittanyNicolex710]

@@cknorris3644he’s genuine…. You can see people do it and NOT be genuine.

[@tarynbergland4925]

He did the same thing even when no one knew who he was. you can find like 15 year old videos on youtube of him performing the same way@@cknorris3644

[@grasje1]

@@cknorris3644why so cynical? It’s nice to see people be actually grateful and happy (:

[@XApolyonX]

“This song is about a square….it’s called circles” how could you not love this man??

[@juliantyrell3904]

And this is the first time I realized it is what me and my wife went thru ….🫨

[@taebaeko2442]

Agreed🥹

[@lorainepage9601]

I do love him.

[@MadonnaGrogan]

He amazes in a cool way

[@B.C.A.S.]

U need to get out more love

[@someidiot4570]

whoever mixed this deserves like 10 grammys this was incredible

[@charleshyde6461]

Seriously, all that in such a small space is a nightmare, but wow, that sounded great!

[@hairbradschmidt513]

As someone who appreciates something like that...can you tell me how Post Melone's guitar was recorded. What kind of microphone is stuck to his guitar....? Manufacturer or model? Or what exactly do you call such a microphone? Thanks in advance and kind regards.

[@hairbradschmidt513]

Whoever just sended the "like" I'm still watching and listening and enjoying. So we are sharing this beautyfull Music right now. Wherever and whoever you are, I send you my best wishes.

[@dudedude8998]

@@hairbradschmidt513 idk if you will see this but it looks like a DPA 4099 CORE mic

[@hairbradschmidt513]

@@dudedude8998I see it. Thank you so much. Made my day. Take good care of yourself and stay healthy. Best wishes.

[@oozzyknob]

Hearing the choir sing "she wants to ride me like a cruise" was truly moving.

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

🤣

[@adamgman37]

my thoughts exactly

[@KINGMAN33]

🤣🤣

[@BodegaCat90]

😂

[@momoftwobunnies]

😂😂😂💀 💀

[@jdsjunkdrawer]

Straight up, Posty needs to drop an acoustic album with this band. They sound absolutely fantastic!!!

[@homerdickens1301]

dude, posty needs a country album cover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i neeed it!

[@jdsjunkdrawer]

@@homerdickens1301 100% all his work is great,but this has a totally different vibe and sound. It’s so genuine

[@dakota.7617]

dude just dropped an acoustic album basically called Austin

[@taytaypierre1504]

I’ve been wanting a country album from post for a minute

[@Anthony-pq4vr]

absolutely

[@GloriaTrinidad-or3yn]

I’m 75year old. Had stopped listening to music for years. Listening to Post Malone I am back. I love his voice and I can understand the lyrics Thank You !

[@sirsimonthesentry4787]

I hear you. I am a 70s music fan. am in my 60s and love Taylor Swift (with her mature voice). Definitely one of the best songwriters ever - her storytelling is exceptional and her lyricism is bar none (I recommend folklore - it is mostly stories) And you can u set stand everything she says without looking at lyrics.

[@TheMkt2009]

Tiny desk performances should be a Grammy award class on its own.

[@EmilyEverett-ov7bl]

Seriously they keep me sane

[@marcusfoto]

Anderson Paak and Mac and Post in top 10 for sure

[@sinasappelsapp6273]

​@@marcusfoto Alicia Keys & Coldplay aswell.

[@mcnabbshelby1435]

Absolutely

[@ProjectNightfallSHORTS]

Post Malone is the most wholesome gangster looking little boy spirited adult man, I love how he found his voice in music. A long awaited session here!

[@StreetHierarchy]

He's white millennial ODB

[@PremiumUserUltra]

Annoying when other channels do this, it's obvious what you're doing.

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

I always heard it in these songs, how strong they are as pop-- which means you can arrange them in all sorts of different ways.

[@ProjectNightfallSHORTS]

what am I doing bro? I love Austin, I don't think it's so obvious :D, I'm a regular person who watches KZbin videos too, I don't comment for affirmation, but rather to affirm the artist :)@@PremiumUserUltra

[@sozeytozey]

@@StreetHierarchy Not even close but that made me laugh ngl 😂

[@misslofox]

An acoustic version of Sunflowers with piano and violins? Are you kidding me? Austin, are you kidding me?! Stunning.

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

He did something brilliant, which was to make the sound really *big* even though it's acoustic. So it's a really warm sound, instead of desperate or lonely. They're all breakup songs.

[@Mediocrity_In_Action]

They have been with him this tour, he has performed with a live band, including the classical instruments. It was fantastic.

[@thomasferguson3991]

Absolutely georgous

[@Post_Malone_official_page]

😊

[@josephinesmith6854]

So Humble 🎉

[@NathanJunkeer]

The base guitarist is legitimately one of the happiest guys I have ever seen - he's absolutely in the moment and enjoying life! Love seeing that!!

[@thanos7110]

To be up there listening to a 1nce in a lifetime artist with all good songs.

[@francoocicchetti_]

This version of Sunflower is tremendously electrifying. Very good interpretation by the team and obviously by Posty.

[@marczo8349]

And it can't be found on spotify :(

[@heyitzphil9792]

?? I don't understand people saying this since he litterally couldn't pitch it😅

[@mad-official]

Post Malone is the human version of a golden retriever.

[@AllOneVoice]

mr peanut butter

[@1vsme]

😂

[@MannyDemaga]

Bro, I never thought about this, BUT IT IS SO TRUE 🤣🤣🤣

[@lomberr]

My favourite comment ever ❤

[@Dan-jg7zl]

Boring as fck then.

[@yrrets]

Whoever mixed this did a phenomenal job!

[@invntiv]

their engineer is incredible. the howard stern show has probably the best live performance engineering I've ever heard oddly enough, worth looking up post's performances there as well

[@andrewburney8075]

Ikr sound is actually incredible

[@lizardperson988]

The unsung heroes

[@Cruz0083]

Especially micing all these singers and musicians in such close proximity isn't easy and get good results

[@invntiv]

@@Cruz0083 whats cool is the shelving background that is behind them with all the books probably helps with that tremendously. Naturally dampening

[@nausi5105]

i Fall Apart was already such a powerful song... but this version is tear jerking.

[@drwahwee2751]

He came straight from the soul with that one! I just wish that it was longer😢

[@carmenroselles1607]

Watch the live Rome version. Cry everytime

[@andrewtaylor5883]

Legit chills when the notes came out....wow

[@SuperiorLocks]

real

[@RogueTrek]

Never judge a face by it's tats... clearly a real artist with no fear of putting his feelings out there to be judged. Congratulations Austin!

[@berke2336]

He needs to do an album with this ensemble and 0 auto tune. Dude's natural voice has so much emotion even when it's not at 100%

[@pentexsucks43]

All the little imperfections in this set are awesome. Everytime his voice cracks, he fails to finish a sentence fully, gives everything so much emotion and raw beauty. It's incredible

[@samiamiamifer]

Watch his nirvana covers .

[@Man_Ray78]

@@samiamiamifer I would love Metal/Punk album from him. His new album has less autotune.Those Nirvana tribute were dope! Saw it livestreaming in COVID

[@heyhihellook9494]

​@BlixtaTors I've been saying this too. If you watch some of his live performances of Take What You Want you will hear some heavier vocals!

[@Dlogreen]

​@@samiamiamifer when he was in Jacksonville, he swung by Jax beach and took the stage with my buddies and just wanted to do Nirvana and Sublime covers. totally cool

[@jo_el_1]

You can tell his voice really is shredded from tour, but still still hits the notes. Makes it more raw 🔥

[@amymbartell]

They also record/film these SUUUUPER early, I think like 6 or 7 am?

[@cooperholand]

Wish they would have done it when his voice was fresh but still great

[@mattnorman4007]

Hits the notes? U deaf?

[@alexzemer1646]

Chris Cornell live at AOL vibes for sure

[@danmsc]

Its because this doesn't have autotune, he always sings like this but the autotune covers it up.

[@ivoflo]

idk post malone songs could be this soothing, i feel like laying on the green grass under a tree with the wind breeze

[@AnthonyJMurph]

Post Malone is the perfect example of not judging a book by its cover.

[@WTFBrian]

0:00 - Sunflower 4:15 - I Fall Apart 8:22 - Circles 13:16 - Enough Is Enough

[@user-dt8hh9ni4r]

*circleS

[@stonestuart7544]

Thank you Bro

[@HayMap]

Real MVP

[@its_ieshiawhite_and_co4596]

Thank you

[@WTFBrian]

@@user-dt8hh9ni4r my bad

[@mjohns908]

So great to hear his real voice. It's not even close to perfect, but it's raw, organic, and most importantly human.

[@JiaJiaJiah]

And it's even better that he's doin so well with a strained throat because he's doing his tour 😁

[@evolicious]

"Perfect" is subjective. Post's voice is perfect, becasue it's his tone. No one else's.

[@JiaJiaJiah]

@@evolicious fr fr

[@globalsoundconcerts]

Here here 🎉

[@connorsings92]

You've just described a perfect voice tho lol See your own comment, my friend!

[@jafetbrenes7864]

We need this in Spotify and we also need a whole record of Post Malone singing his best songs in acoustic. That would be glorious *--*

[@paulmoeller6231]

When Post says “Thank You” so graciously as the back up came in on Enough is Enough, that was one of the most powerful expressions of how much he appreciates that he doesn’t just make this happen on his own. It all came full circle in those moments!

[@mini_mac95]

I definitely feel the genuine attitude too 🥺

[@afrosty91]

He has a singer songwriters mentality. No matter how big he’s gotten, he still has all the awkward genuine energy of someone who truly cares about his craft. Breath of fresh air.

[@CuT7yFlaM]

You can tell, even though I don't listen at all and know only the most famous titles from his repertoire, they all sound like something only he could have done. There was this one time too I wasn't sure it was his voice I was listening to but I recognized him still because his style was a bit different, but the vibe was there.

[@irollerblade13]

I couldn't agree more it reminded me of Mac Miller's mini desk concert in the sense that you can see and hear the passion for their craft and the music.

[@impossiblegems]

@@irollerblade13I came here to say that ❤

[@stokedupart4078]

​@@irollerblade13yeaaa that's what was on my mind too. They both given the same vibes and energy

[@nessx2001]

Mac's tinydesk sealed it for me as a channel fan, and this performance has that level of deliver imo

[@nohatejustlove19]

I fall apart - hit different without autotune. The raw emotion in his voice and his semi-introverted personality - Post has to be one of the coolest, most down to earth people on the planet!

[@gibbleway]

from what I wanted to hear, he nailed it without it and it didnt even sound different.

[@detroyt232323]

It's HORRIBLE

[@gibbleway]

@@detroyt232323was it?? really?

[@gibbleway]

@@detroyt232323 are you suggesting he was going to sound off despite being in tour??

[@jayredz7807]

@gibbleway lol don't feel the trolls, they won't respond anyways

[@OmegaRed048]

The bassist's face the entire time is that of someone who knows they are part of something special, just living in the moment in disbelief. Beautiful, beautiful art.

[@wilnypierre1945]

NPR Tiny Desk is such a humble setting for artists; it makes one appreciate their humanity and commonality.

[@neilwood8794]

Post is the best of the modern bunch by far the way he changes up musical genres ✌️ ❤️ 🥊 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@h_x_h]

It helps that he appears to be a pretty grounded guy just about everywhere I see him. I loved his recent interview with Zane Lowe.

[@thisaccount1537]

It's a great way to do an intimate concert leaving audience wanting more! Perfecto!

[@BERNARDO712]

​@@neilwood8794 Small minds would view it that way.

[@FrankDavalos]

A very diplomatic way of shitting on Posty!

[@Calverin]

Wow a full album from Post Malone in this style would be great

[@Max-hf3ku]

fr. need

[@chrisp4039]

And tour!

[@jwoods2715]

Check his new album. Same vibe

[@afmcgems]

He just released exactly what you’re asking for

[@kylemccoymusic4202]

​@@jwoods2715just listened to most of it. It like it... but it's not as raw as this performance. And that's when I enjoy Post the most (didn't mean for that to rhyme lol)

[@ThomasLinnell]

We need to give props to that background band. Amazing performers and singers back there. Great job everyone! I love when people get together and make amazing music. It's a beautiful thing.

[@concernedamericancitizen4441]

@4:30 "she told me that im not enough" i feel that resonate to the core. That raw emotion in his facial expressions and his lyrics...i feel his vulnerability. He puts it all out there. So emotional. Gets me every time. Thanks Posty. I dig it the most. Shout out from E-town and the kentucky kid.

[@charliesheffield1891]

He should definitely record an acoustic album. Love this version of sunflower

[@bryanbernstein7552]

I’m dying for that as a studio version!!!!

[@mandcbruce]

I keep listening to this. My daughter walks in the room, "Are you listening to that again?!"😊

[@valerief9070]

These arrangements made me love these songs all over again in a completely different way. This is why I love Tiny Desk.

[@Joseph-wf4qg]

The lil desk doing what it do!¡!

[@user-up5fo7rn3e]

I think the best thing is that everyone who’s with him seem to be really enjoying singing and playing the instruments together 🤷‍♂️

[@mini_mac95]

Every time I watch this I notice how happy the bassist is to be there. I can't stop revisiting this performance. This made me a Post Malone fan!

[@DirkJongen]

His energy in between the songs, his talking. It makes me think of Mac’s tiny desk. Gives off the same positive vibe

[@theboyjazz]

Same

[@TheFifthOfNovember93]

Nobody can touch Macs Tiny Desk but Post gave it a good shot.

[@Jeff_1120.]

​@@TheFifthOfNovember93he was comparing the vibes, not the performance.

Dude

[@Samymoleman]

you can see macs hat at start in the back

[@JulesO]

Mad respect for not lowering the tuning despite his vocal strain from touring. What a great performance by Post and all the other musicians!

[@Eprado30412000]

Yes, he is definitely struggling at the beginning, almost out of tune

[@jameshanson9938]

was just gonna say this. dude pulls his weight for sure.

[@laserbeamlightning]

@@Eprado30412000 he was def rough round the edges whole set. Feel bad for him dude needs rest

[@christophermillikan5257]

Dude needs to stop smoking :(@@laserbeamlightning

[@laserbeamlightning]

that too. alcohol isn't good for the throat as well. I'm saying this out of love if it wasn't clear. My throat is in horrible pain from a cold/flu thing right now too @@christophermillikan5257

[@amphibian666]

To see an artist so vulnerable and with the nerves of intimacy in music shine and push through is beautiful. Austin Post is someone I look up to and the little brother I never had. Would love to hear a record like this or a full orchestra backing him. Well done.

[@taylorcliff6609]

idk how this man went from being homeless and sleeping in youtubers closets to being one of the best artists of the generation. i really want to be in the room during his writing process.

[@shacharalb]

Shoutout to whoever did the arrangements on these songs because they’re PHENOMENAL! Same with the audio engineering!!

[@WilsonRidge]

I was thinking the same thing!! The arrangements were incredible. I'm sure they arranged it and rehearsed it like once too lol.

[@yourtailorisapunk]

Sound is always on point on tiny desk!

[@amymbartell]

​@@yourtailorisapunkI always like to think the books help, lol

[@eyeslikeoceans]

Thank you!

[@Precurser66]

The version of I Fall Apart was on another level. The lyrics cut so much deeper sung in such a "raw" state. Goosebumps.

[@erickwagner2913]

Yeah the song is good, but then you hear this version ans you really feel it for the first time

[@KB-ct8wg]

More like a battle cry. Visceral.

[@lisadunklin9952]

I loved “I fall apart” before but when I heard this one… OmG!! I’m forever a fan of Post Malone.

[@slothgirl2107]

The violins put it on a whole other level

[@ActuallyDKM]

Couldn’t agree more. A surprise stat from this concert, in my opinion.

[@alexbarnes6367]

What I love about Post Malone is in many ways he’s us. He’s had his struggles, his issues, his triumphs. And at the end of the day he knows what has been, but doesn’t forget what is and will be. Watching his growth gives us all a path. And his humble nature lets the true talent show. That’s all of us if you choose it. If you read that and thought, “that’s not me”, I ask you to reassess your thought. I promise Richard Post would agree.

[@kevinknight5931]

Emily Rosenfield brought this whole set in with that slide guitar. The timing, tone, and restraint brought so much more depth to these songs that just don’t exist in the album versions. Great sound as always on behalf of the tiny desk staff.

[@bobbycookson4087]

Absolutely. Incredible.

[@skylarr9689]

Man even with his voice giving out and breaking he decided to do this mid tour That’s so insane what an incredible talent

[@detroyt232323]

He sounded like dogshit

[@phonechecked]

I want to thank him for his service

[@namantherockstar]

Post inspires me.. My parents said if i get 40K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally Begging...

[@Don_of_the_Dad]

His voice isn’t giving out Dude can’t sing He’s still cool, it still has a wicked punk rock vibe, but dude can’t sing

[@ryangraham7012]

@@Don_of_the_Dadhe’s a cool dude and even he says he sucks at singing and that’s why without autotune he would never been known

[@Arttchr050778]

Post has been working so incredibly hard. I hope when is tour is over he takes some much deserved time to rest and enjoy all of his hard work

[@hubfreightbob]

Agreed , I saw him in Boston and Hartford. 110% put in at every show that he performs.

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

His voice is a bit shredded, but it matches his music.

[@officialclwmusic]

He actually sounds good without auto tune. He sounds human… this is much better. Keep playing like this Austin 👍

[@alexandredaudosaibo1398]

I'm in love with this concert. Can't stop playing it. It boots my confidence. ❤

[@danigraphic1]

Me too! I play It every now and then and it just grounds me. It's like meditating or something.

[@Jay-ij2fd]

OUTKAST PLEASE

[@piesareround]

Why are you yelling requests like youre standing in front of the DJ booth at a club.

[@sarahappleby1800]

Um...... that is post

[@MrSouthSioux]

Say it louder for the people in the back!

[@sarahappleby1800]

@@MrSouthSioux hey yaa

[@dude4173]

@@piesareroundyou’re*

[@jimmyfrost2091]

Everyone on Tiny Desk is always so joyful. Something about what you folks built over there is cultivating some real positive vibes.

[@evolicious]

NPR is a pretty incredible in general. Just about the last trustworthy and genuine thing in the mainstream. They have done a great job safeguarding from chasing profits and trying to aim for marketshare.

[@seankeegan8285]

so true! npr has been great since I was a kid, in music, interviews, etc. All the musicians seem to feel genuinely appreciated for their music on these

[@kyleanderson9281]

really need ya'll to start clipping these to spotify, thnx

[@nprmusic]

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[@DanielGonzalez-hk8kn]

saludos desde ecuador jajaja 😢❤🫶🏻😂

[@jeremycammidge7290]

He needs heĺp

[@nealhall5997]

I play autoharp. Would you consider my instrument. I play Salvation Army songs - my great aunt played this autoharp in a Salvation Army band in Vancouver, Canada. When my family came here in 1902, my great grandfather hired a retired boxer to protect his wife going downtown and playing with the Salvation Army band; their daughter, Eva, took over autoharp duties in the band. They lived in a house with a spire in Fairview Slopes in Vancouver. My mother's mother died giving birth in that house. Eva always regretted now calling for an ambulance when her sister - called Kitty - began to hemorrhage. That's how my grandmother died but my mother lived.

[@novas9319]

Outcast would be crazy

[@college54114]

Definitely the most unexpected Tiny Desk Concert I’ve seen. Unsurprisingly though he killed it! You’re a king Austin

[@garthdickerman6438]

GWAR and Cypress Hill were on recently too. Didn't see those coming.

[@BArREASS]

TPain did one of the best of all time

[@ili626]

this guy’s ego has been blown up enough

[@TheAcenightcreeper]

Over gwar? Cmon bro…

[@hampson9]

Juvenile!!!

[@matchress3832]

This rendition of "I Fall Apart" is absolutely perfect. Blown away

[@japlunkett6789]

I don’t like Post, and have made a point not to listen to his music, but this hits hard.

[@matchress3832]

@@japlunkett6789 his newest album is great. It's much more toned down than his first 3. I would highly recommend giving it a listen. Make it a point to try all types of music!

[@thingsofinterest603]

Dude sang almost the whole thing out of tune, what are you even talking about lol

[@naernes]

I'm sobbing!

[@matchress3832]

@@thingsofinterest603 🤓

[@marcusmoreira1]

WHY cant I stop listening to this on repeat???! I NEED this on vinyl pretty please

[@marclebel-racine6803]

Great concert, great singer, great band with 12 talented artists along with Posty. Cheers from Québec !

[@grailsgg]

Seeing someone with so much fame yet so much humility is a wonderful thing

[@Christina0925]

He’s not that famous

[@henrixrahe]

@@Christina0925ok Christina 😂😂

[@k33pwit]

​@@Christina0925¿?

[@evolicious]

@@Christina0925 He is literally one of the most famous musicians right now, right behind Taylor Swift. A lot of his songs are number 1, GLOBALLY. He was number 1 on Billboard's year-end Top Artists chart for 2020. His music is referenced in a lot of major media constantly. He is not just famous, he is one of the most famous people in music right now.

[@trevonduncombe5866]

@@Christina0925he definitely is

[@TomMosher01]

I didn't know this arrangement of Sunflower was something I needed in my life. That was incredible.

[@kiethj7]

Preach

[@norwoodt]

I feel like Molly Tuttle does a good cover worth hearing also.

[@HarshavardhanSai]

Totally, bro!

[@amelialikesfrogs5778]

Country sunflower

[@chrishalliwellmusic]

He sounds bad

[@GaryUlrich40]

I love how he brings all these people together for music! The world needs more of this. There's no race, no politics, no differences. Just people and great songs

[@thisisjev_]

Such a humble man. liking him even more after this live performance :)

[@randomwatcher123]

His entire band smiling while he's talking, you can tell they all really love him. What a sweet guy 💌

[@superman3421565]

“To play a wrong note is insignificant, to play without passion is inexcusable” -Ludwig Van Beethoven.

[@kittybass808]

beautiful

[@waltergerlach1059]

Such amazing talent, such beautiful music, such passion fills this room Post Malone, thank you!!

[@wisdombeach4905]

That was the best NPR desk concert I've see in a long time.

[@saimohithramdas]

0:00 Sunflower 4:22 I Fall Apart 8:25 Circles 13:20 Enough is Enough

[@NathanMatthews.]

Thanks bro. I hate that NPR don't time stamp the video themselves

[@aquiestapedro]

Thank you! ❤

[@aditimishra9900]

Thank you :))

[@jmathis2aug]

Only 4

[@jhnsb]

Worst songs to do

[@bps591]

I can feel the energy in the room….great vibe of the whole band

[@mj-np9sy]

rofl I've never seen an entire band so close to tears. This might be my favorite tiny desk.. I absolutely did not expect it to be this good and I love post. Jumping right into that first song was amazing.

[@YouTube]

tiny desk concerts are my morning coffee, love me some posty 🫶

[@ryo38]

bro what up youtube

[@namantherockstar]

Hi ❤

[@ItsLoMacke]

youtube calls him posty and has auto capitalization turned off.

[@alfie1472]

Underrated comment

[@josevalenzuela3477]

Love me some dislike viewer count but you guys took that joy away from us 😞

[@soundthealarm83]

That rendition of Sunflower felt like a 1970s summer classic

[@gemevieya]

So much better than the original that it hurts.

[@sergiohernandez175]

Soy de Colombia y encontré este concierto de forma casual y agradezco a la vida por esa casualidad.

[@angiecastellanos.7701]

Algún dia lo veremos en vivo!!

[@CharmCity008]

Unbelievably beautiful performance. Post is so fun and humble, every musician played an important part and the drummer may as well be an atomic clock because he keeps perfect time. The best live performance I may have ever seen TBH.

[@johnniewalker23]

Posty deserves all the love and respect that comes his way as he gives it back that much more!

[@alex-ia944]

He's a super sweet and unique individual but let's not be blind to the poor quality that he showcased. He was the worst singer of the whole band and he made so many mistakes on the guitar. It's very honest of him to admit it but he's a professional and this is his profession. He is lacking and to me this means he wasted my time. And I really hate saying it bc I don't want to be a Posty hater 😭

[@Hemlocker]

@@alex-ia944 Reading this comment wasted my time

[@alex-ia944]

@@Hemlocker Well fortunately I'm not a professional commenter (if that's even a thing hihi) but this sweat heart of a man is a professional artist 😳

[@vedide3804]

@@alex-ia944 there is a difference between recording artists and live performers 👍 recording artist like post do multiple takes when they make songs plus the autotune which is not a bad thing at all coming from an artist, you can look at this in the way that he even had guts to perform without autotune live cus i have seen so many mainstream recording artist who wont do this kinda thing : )

[@alex-ia944]

@@vedide3804 Or he could take his profession more serious and take singing classes. I'm sure he has the money. At the end it's really just my opinion and I didn't mean any wrong 😔

[@serenayflamenca]

The sound engineering is immaculate. Big ups to the sound engineers at NPR Tiny Desk!

[@huckhuckhuck]

So true! They did a phenomenal job! You could look at a certain instrument or singer and hear them so clearly, like it was the only thing playing.

[@Blawwndee01]

The grit in his voice from being just temporarily raspy took fall apart to a different level! ❤

[@HandmadeHomegrownArtist]

Ty for pulling that emotion out of me bro.. I needed it!!❤

[@arrowbow122]

Bass players smile is everything. This was such a wholesome performance. Congrats to all musicians involved

[@andrewoverhere8525]

Cuz we live in the present yo!

[@EshockT]

Bass player was with Katie Holmes for a bit. Lots to smile about ;)😊

[@skywalker6648]

@@EshockT Why

[@luryas626]

Isn't it a wooten?

[@andrewoverhere8525]

@@luryas626 not related lol

[@DLHarv]

There is something just magic about NPR. Like a big class project and everyone did the homework and the whole team knocks it out of the park every time. Would love to hear all the artists say what NPR means to them.

[@kattpuzn]

That is such a great description

[@mindsigh4]

all the times that we got used to the world trying to sell us ever more useless sh:t & then one day we hear a gem that cuts straight thru our fences

[@hydrangea6242]

I can’t help but notice how much the people around him seem look at him with so much admiration. And seem to be having so much fun as well! Infectious energy, Post! Love it! ❤

[@emedeeofficial]

This is hilarious. I love when they all altogether start chanting "She wanna ride me like a cruise"

[@xjdndndmsvsvr]

0:01 Sunflower - I'm not nervous at all actually 4:18 I Fall Apart - How bout them Cowboys? 8:28 Circles - This song is about a square 13:17 Enough is Enough - This song is off the new album ... and therefor I will sing it for you guys today, or attempt to

[@oakjavi9074]

Thank you so much

[@boondocksdragon8959]

Thank you for your service. ✌🏼💚

[@latishiarodriguez8705]

Love it❤

[@hiimjony]

o7

[@mr.kll3n306]

🫡

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

He’s like the Keanu Reeves of music. Very humble, and really seems to understand, and appreciate his audience.

[@dpaulitejr]

Love this

[@kylegonzalez5842]

You mean Kenue Reeves is the post Malone of the acting world

[@AbhishekSharma-hp8xf]

Keanu bro Keanu

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

@@AbhishekSharma-hp8xf Thanks!

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

@@kylegonzalez5842 Keanu was born earlier, so he wins this round.

[@Dorian835]

I like how he gains confidence on every song 👌🏾

[@linde8160]

I just discovered PM over the nirvana covers. He's blowing my mind.

[@skipjack6974]

I had no idea how humble he really is. What an amazing musician. Thank you NPR for making theses concerts available to us all. I discover musicians I never would normally listen to.

[@Axis050]

Supremely agreed. I find myself delving into artists that I "know" but don't have the desire to listen to normally. But after seeing the honesty that comes through in a Tiny Desk performance, I find myself giving them a real chance, and am frequently rewarded. Thank you, @NPR Music

[@MrEss-ld3sw]

When people ask me what kind of music I listen to, I say “Tiny Desk”

[@owen2431]

It’s become a cliche thing to say, but watch his Joe Rogan podcast appearances. I’ll be honest I had a completely different idea of what he’d be like as a person but he’s super interesting!

[@yungoreoz]

I went to one of his concerts recently and he was thanking his crew and shouting out everyone that was performing on stage with him every chance he got. He honestly was the most humble performer I’ve ever seen.

[@Axis050]

@@owen2431 I'll take your word for it. Not going to give Rogan any other views.

[@trevorsmith4153]

Notice how every time the other musicians came in, his voice seemed to start “trusting itself”. A little more confidence each time no matter how worn he might have been from tour. That’s why I love playing music with great musicians around you. It brings the best out of ya no matter what shape you’re in. This is sick

[@eloerch7]

I felt that too. Its like he was happy with the way things were sounding which in turn helped him find that groove.

[@valderramamusic]

You speak the truth, brother!!

[@luisrodolfomauriciobeltran4100]

The way the guitar sounds in circles its so beautiful

[@VJMew973]

This live acoustic version and his voice and back singers makes you feel so much love it 😊

[@seretoninman]

00:00 Sunflower 04:19 I Fall Apart 08:20 Circles 13:15 Enough is Enough

[@theshellipoole]

Thank you, hero!

[@therealnickcchannel4582]

No white Iverson smh

[@Spifey]

the energy is amazing

[@didier3457]

13 PEOPLE NICE

[@markbaileycimarron-memoria3446]

this

[@ajs1998]

This is what humanity is about. Art and smiles and respect.

[@savvymickels8694]

😬

[@MartinoFeliz]

What energy?

[@garystevens1044]

HOLY FUGGIN SCHITT!!!! I just got the most respect for Malone!! No sound filters no eq’s just pure raw sound !!! That’s the best version of sunflower I have ever heard

[@stratagemsgemart]

It sucks

[@smittyt73]

@@stratagemsgemart that’s funny considering you are the only one that thinks that. Where are the vids of you doing better? Bye troll

[@ryanbrickey843]

He is by far the most humble star out there. Real af and brutally honest. Bares his soul every performance I have had the pleasure to see and hear. Stand up guy for sure

[@HZepp]

I love his voice. Wish he'd do a whole acoustic album.

[@tartuffethespry]

His old KZbin account from when he was in HS is still up and it's mostly acoustic guitar stuff

[@marypickett-jones5971]

YES!!!!

[@RH-pn9qg]

It needs to happen

[@125conman]

Where do i find that? @@tartuffethespry

[@robertforgaci9427]

he did a great one in Rome.. search for PostMalone Rome concert.. is about 40 mins long.. its amazing and so personal, small crowd, amazing vibes

[@JonSandman]

THIS IS SO GOOD! His natural voice is just incredible and filled with passion. I want a full album with it.

[@immasi8922]

Jon Sandman, seeing you here really hit me with a bunch of Rocket League nostalgia, used to chill while watching you do openings

[@drew75123]

ok fair enough he is post molone crazy artist and perfomer, i listen to his music from time to time... but if you listen to the first minute with your eyes closed.. its rough.

[@packotakko]

@@drew75123 I think he doesn't sound good at all. Possibly touring took a toll on his voice then again the live clips I have seen he mostly just sings over a playback track which is pretty lame but the standard these days I reckon. Still like some of his music

[@Korkzis]

@@packotakkoyou’re braindead I fear. Dude is pitch perfect effortlessly 💀 no autotune needed. Idk how you think touring has “took a toll” when he’s quite literally perfectly on key😭

[@purplepanda9192]

His new album is more natural, love it

[@dawnalbanese5547]

Posty's blue eyes though!!!!! I love him so many times.

[@breannabrockman8564]

I love Austin! This song and EVERYONE with the instruments was unbelievably beautiful!

[@wylandreed9797]

I love how the tiny desk concerts always have the artist almost blushing, its like a throw back to singing at your friends garage. I can tell this show was personal for him and his songs were selected with intent. Warmed my heart this fine Sunday morning. God bless you posty.

[@Raoul_TV]

idk if they were selected with intent, seems like top hits but i get what you're saying

[@marioarchuleta8723]

Your opinion wasn't the point of her comment was it ..

[@Raoul_TV]

@@marioarchuleta8723 You're*

[@dragmatic]

@@Raoul_TVIt’s “Your opinion” not “You are opinion”. 😉

[@Raoul_TV]

@@dragmatic no its not learn grammer

[@GeoJetson]

That version of “I fall apart” was insane. I need a single asap.

[@kevincrosby1917]

Your Awesome Mr. Post Malone! I am 59 and I love your music and what you have done with your life! Keep going young man, your doing good. Also loved your Cars with Coffee show with Jerry Seinfeld!

[@garycorken9399]

Not the world’s biggest Post Malone fan but this is by far my favourite TDC. He’s SO GOOD. All 4 tracks are excellent. Great stuff. Obviously I’m a fan now. Circle.

[@jimmymurray6082]

We need an MTV unplugged next. That was phenomenal. My expectations were blown out of this world.

[@cosmiccomedy7394]

Tiny desk is basically the modern MTV unplugged. I just wish the sets were a little longer.

[@bradxday]

@@cosmiccomedy7394 literally

[@maxp2305]

​@@cosmiccomedy7394I just had this thought

[@ophiolatreia93]

I'm in my 30s too😂

[@picklefart]

@@ophiolatreia93hahahahahaha