Renaud Garcia-Fons: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@chrislyons4398]

this is genuinely some of the most perfect intonation and control i have EVER heard on this instrument. Absolutely insane. WHAT a musician!

[@bits-of-bass]

100% agree. I started writing this at 50 seconds in, and my jaw was on the floor! I'm now 3 minutes in... utterly blown away. (at 4:15... wow!)

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

His notes are clear as a perfectly pitched bell. I had no idea this level of intonation was even possible. he singularly redefined my Expectations of the instrument. He makes otherwise great players seem almost amateur and sloppy.

[@klabrx]

Renaud is one of the most humble, friendly, decent and polite guys you can possibly imagine. Setting up a venue for him is always a pleasure.

[@RFIDemocracy]

He comes across that way. Brilliant artist, to say the least.

[@andrewhitz]

This is my first time hearing him. I'm speechless. He's like a mad scientist of the bass.

[@bruceleitman5084]

I played a Bass and Tap duo in Montreux almost 20 years ago. It was challenging but I was doing all right.... Renaud GF was playing the main hall with Nguyên Lê and I popped around to check him out after my concert. He floored me and I have still to recover!

[@jw_bird]

Holy crud...that was the most refreshing display of musicianship, technical precision, and emotion that I've ever seen in an unaccompanied performance. This man is a legend.

[@faustobrusamolino6345]

after watching this I'm seriously astonished, and undecided if going to the other room and practise more bass, or take some pictures and sell it

[@steelheels43]

lol I know the feeling. It inspired me to buy a 5 string upright (Electric upright) I play electric but going to broaden my horizons. Upright sounds terrible when one starts as beginner he he but his music really touched me. inspiring stuff

[@BrunoG03-Vichy]

I have watched and listened this segment many times over and this never stops to amaze me and my friends…. Mr Fons is in my mind up there with the best bass players ever.

[@Alcibaides101]

I've never seen anything this amazing on a bass. Mr. Garcia-Fons is something to behold!

[@RFdiamond]

I had the big privilege of witnessing one of his solo live concerts with an audience of just around 30 people. It was a magical evening that i will probably remember forever. Amazing artist, amazing music.

[@steelheels43]

Phenomenal musician equal technical and emotional skill in his music. Blown away and inspired!

[@ianwilson9353]

I’ve only just found this gentleman! I’m literally lost for words at his talent😮👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼!

[@ISeeNature]

Parts of my soul just woke up. Your music did that.

[@RoelHovenga]

This was just what I needed. Not a pop-, indie-, rock- or folk band, but a man with just one instrument and the entire world in his playing.

[@joekielbowich2660]

Never seen a upright bass play like this it like a different instrument being played totally awesome bravo

[@eyesickjay]

The lack of views is an utter shame.

[@gimmeagig]

One of the greatest musicians on the planet. I love this guy!

[@FenBerrell]

As a double bass player, I need to go practice now

[@chimeraaretina1450]

Beautifull. WOW I buyed: Renaud Garcia-Fons - La Linea Del Sur (Album 2009) on Deezer. I am realy speechless

[@telekhal]

A true musician! One of the greatest actually.

[@ДЕДМИТЯЙ-ь8к]

Невероятный мастер,браво!!!

[@folksblogen5476]

I like to say, "I play bass," but now -humbled. This is so exquisite.

[@FrancoisPerrinJazz]

Toujours incroyable... Merci pour cette belle musique !

[@benjamingeorg2027]

My first CD was the Navigatore (and since then he is one of my most important musical inspirations) - many years ago and in better times. What's left are some of my most precious memories - and Renaud Garcia-Fons is one big composer of their soundtrack. I am so thankful for his whole work. Maybe one day there is the opportunity to see and hear him live. ❤

[@Nickee_Sonicjinn]

Renaud Garcia-Fons is a true virtuoso of upright bass! I didn't even think about the possibility that the instrument could sound like violin, cello, (occasionally) drums all together.

[@ziadbaroudi8272]

The skill level on this man is breathtaking!

[@RamblinAround]

Absolutely incredible!

[@elishaedison3807]

i guess it is pretty off topic but do anyone know a good site to watch new movies online ?

[@christopherlindsay83]

This is amazing. I never knew or even imagined that the bass could be played like this. My goodness! This is next next level!

[@ricardocobo7378]

Just stunning, burning his Mediterranean groove to the sand gods

[@EternalEvanesce]

This is Truly “Beyond the double bass”

[@minademian]

Phenomenal. He makes the double bass sound like a lute.

[@zarathushtra9564]

Incomparable, genuine, high music !!!

[@MelloCello7]

This is genuinely one of the most shockingly beautiful things I have ever seen...

[@asimyadav6639]

Awesome playing style, love the work…thank you npr and Renaud Garcia-Fons for this solo performance.

[@joecolvin5719]

This is the most incredible bass playing I have ever listened to. I love it!

[@Elpuma1374]

So, I was listening to Leeland Sklar (pup/rock bassist) and he played a little video of Renaud, which, of corse, blew my mind out. I had to continue doing a little search of this man, and here I am, laying on the ground on ecstasy. What an out-of-this-world musician.

[@ktulucall01]

God this man is a genius

[@Samasiam]

It was just Tuesday and then I discovered this through a bass teaching site on FB. What an amazing gift, possessed and given! I will definitely pass it on.

[@SCHAR471787PA]

the best bass player and musician in the entire world and beyond! No question about that.

[@TheDigMe]

Truly amazing and Hacía Compostela is my absolute favorite tune of his lately.

[@kimsherlock888]

I am transfixed by beauty I have never heard .Thankyou tiny Desk , I would have missed this total Orchestra in one Musician. Genius

[@marshallbrooksmusic]

Rarely do I listen to a tiny desk in its entirety. This one was awesome. And to anyone who wants it: 0:00

[@sabinagmg]

Bravo, me ha encantado descubrir a Renaud García- Fons, su música es poderosa, llena de pasión.

[@MothShadow]

Wow, simply wow… the talent is amazing. Thanks Renaud Garcia-Fons for the music.

[@inlove2057]

Make You Dreams Garcia...tank You so much..

[@C4rn1fex01]

I have to remind my brain its only one instrument playing, amazing

[@ronwass]

Isn't he sampling or looping or something?

[@BradMaestas]

Yeah he's definitely got a looper in there.

[@juanojeda7686]

Increíble,Sutil,etéreo,Bravo Maestro Renaud Garcia-Fons!!!

[@affectus942]

Renaud you are one of the best,quel niveau.I think it's practising time for me.

[@ibassnote]

Finding all the music there is to express, by any means necessary. Bravo!

[@sisirider1963]

Eye opening. The bass in the hands of a master. Amazing.

[@JohngentryMusic]

This is technically incredible and so beautifully musical...

[@dexterj5615]

The way he uses the push back on his bow like a snare drum gravity blast is metal as fuuck

[@iloveFreedom.]

🤩🌻🌻🌻oh lordy, Magnificanto🥰 Beautificatious Mulcho🥳 Massivavalanchery🎢 Gratitudissimo💃

[@hugdominique2958]

Magnifique quel talent, virtuose . Je vous ai vu au Festival de la Petite Pierre en France et vous venez au Festival de Cully en Suisse. !!je me réjouis !!

[@toretaso]

que bárbaro,, que músico, que instrumentista..

[@FrozzenHeads]

+Damian Alvarenga y compositor!!

[@MarcelBottaro]

Maravilhoso!! técnica impecável!!!

[@aarondavis5850]

Unbelievable. Stone cold boss.

[@GuillePerrino]

WOW! I've never seen someone playing the contrabass like this ! Love it :)

[@newton5651]

This music doesn't speak to me... it sings to me . Love Didier.

[@isetta4083]

I got to this video through a link in some comments discussing bass sizes, before the video loaded in and it was just a title screen I legit thought I was hearing an Oud or Koto, I'm not the biggest fan of bowed bass personally but this is spectacular. This guy is a wizard at his craft.

[@thumbs137]

Stunning! Absolutely stunning! So beautiful! Thank you so much for posting this!

[@Jessevaenrulos]

Oh my God, that's a MUSICIAN!

[@pietroeliabarcellona]

increible!

[@ZalasOrg]

The bouncing bow works kind of like a delay pedal set to short repeats! Crazzzzzyyy!

[@Mecinimi]

Actually, 5-string basses are not uncommon in Europe. One may see 5 string bass's with a low C (or B) string in Symphonies across the continent. The unusual thing about Garcia-Fons' bass is that he has strings tuned higher than usual. A normal bass(from lowest to highest)is tuned E-A-D-G. The bass that he is playing has two very uncommon strings, being tuned A-D-G-C-F. A few vendors sell high C strings, but high F is almost unheard of. His Fstring is almost as high as a cellos highest string.

[@panarchos]

Barre Philip and Hagen Stüdemann use also a 5 string bass with a high c string like Garcia-Fons. The result is sounding near the cello (arco) or guitar (piz for double stop or chords)

[@nathankirklambo1986]

This bass has a high C

[@nathankirklambo1986]

No high F here

[@williammackay9201]

Amazing player but out of a genuine interest can anyone say for sure which tuning? I know that other virtuoso A B Ezra plays with a high C. Okay, just caught him tuning 🤗 highest he plucked was a C.

[@lusarmientomusic]

You're amazing

[@daviddevilliers6643]

waaaahouuuu!quel musicien!

[@rusenarslanargun5148]

wonderful !! Thank you very much !

[@ArtBusker]

Sigo sorprendido !!! Una maravilla de Músico "

[@caiogracco9129]

Astonishing, beautifully and sort of depressing (my weak and lazy musician condition) pure and exuberant power.

[@virginiaz4971]

this is great performance! wow!

[@aluisiod1910]

Sempre assustador vê lo. Takeuparil 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@fletcjac000]

Musical . He should go in the history books

[@Wademorgan1024]

this is the best thing ive watched this year.. subbed

[@percyweissi]

ESPECTACULAR

[@ChristopherCape]

an artist in the truest sense

[@pietrozaffutomusic]

😱Congrats! It's amazing!💕

[@chichinwanoku]

Wonderful... an absolute inspiration. Thank you

[@emimolinari5394]

wow que belleza sonora

[@KatMcLevey]

whhhaattt mindblown. Spectacular

[@guitarxc1]

Meraviglioso !

[@Smirnass]

I'm just a SUPER fan! *o* Amazing!

[@Crapweeds]

What a musician!

[@evildave702001]

something tells me that's not his first go at playing double bass

[@TheoKitching]

thanks for the laugh :)

[@iloveFreedom.]

😆🤣💛💃💫

[@ianwilson9353]

Ok, I did lol 😂!

[@MichaDwuznik]

The bass went for a smoke afterwards

[@kttitan0687]

didn't expect this, but wow i'm glad i watched this

[@Foulball0206]

BRAVO

[@jonasvalfridsson]

Truly amazing.

[@grnhair2001]

soulful playing

[@ArtBusker]

Asombroso Músico !!!! Que bueno es !!!

[@chekazu-dreamteam]

An amazing musician

[@collinhames]

I would have never guessed this sound came out of an upright if I hadn't seen it...

[@danpaduck]

Wow. Incredible.

[@nueeardente4240]

When being à technical freak REALLY is about serving music...

[@DavidCarrizoGuitarra]

great music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FranciscoArielPrado]

The Paganini of the double bass

[@Teona.aka.Maria.Tureschi]

Very beautiful !

[@ArtBusker]

Buenísimo !!!! Wow !

[@carrolly2k]

Fantastic!!

[@albertstroke]

kinda teared up when hacia compostela started playing

[@fotojazzeando]

Great!

[@GiacomodellaSvezia]

To dislike this you have to be mentally disturbed. Renaud's talent and inspired playing are too great even for envy.