Sylvan Esso: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

[@crowley5125]

Their first concert was one of the shows that helped me fall in love with Tiny Desk to begin with. I hope everyone swayed like seaweed in Ursula's cave while listening.

[@Hello_Gorgeous]

Omg I remember that. She's adorable.

[@verityandstumclellan8585]

Yeah, it was my first Tiny Desk. Amazing.

[@HurricaneJ213]

Makes so much more sense now lol…I thought she said “seaweed in a earthless cave” Between the shattering of my mind from experiencing their music for the first time there just weren’t enough pieces left to unpack how you could have a cave with no earth, let alone one with seaweed inside

[@getsneakyuk]

I came here for the seaweed and got a new concert!!

[@monlili4298]

He is always looking at her and smiling.

[@IamAvidity]

Married, happy and making music, living the dream.

[@miguelangelriccione4950]

@@IamAvidity Ah yes, the life!

[@bitbrain3468]

Wouldn't you? :DDDDDD

[@mitchellkato1436]

yeah she is cute

[@sizweshongwe2373]

First time to ever hear your music and I'm from South Africa so I've never been exposed to this type of sound. I believe you guys will change the world with your music, the first joint was life-changing.

[@ItsKells]

I’m loving Amapiano from South Africa right now

[@phoboarfolo2260]

Their first TDC for NPR was so full of this loving energy between the two of them that I became a fan right then and there. They look like they are on the same wavelength and they are so excited to ride it together. You cannot help but smile. Thank you Sylvan Esso. Thank you NPR.

[@karliegilbert3917]

Her voice is so flawless.. radio is so boppin I love it lol

[@MichaelIhde69]

I don't usually listen to music like this, but I've always been very impressed with everyone in Mountain Man, and Nick Sanborn's production works magic accompanying her voice.

[@Technodreamer]

Me forty seconds ago: "I've literally never heard of Sylvan Esso" Me now: "I absolutely love Sylvan Esso!"

[@ihuomatuesday1600]

Same

[@nataliamudzhiri13]

You might also like their live Tiny Desk!

[@noodlegirl55]

You should most definitely watch their in studio tiny desk concert, it's one of NPR's top viewed on here.

[@gyberic]

This was me with their Tiny Desk. Now their S/T is one of my favorite albums released in the last many years. They're so good!

[@Hey_Burnsy]

Me now: "Woops I now own their entire discography on vinyl."

[@allysagray2214]

Both albums have been my go to for every sleepy driving time, always when I run, and for naps and bedtime for the babies. It started with Lucian after birth(2016) and now my Lucian and Lola are 2 and 4 and we all are listening faithfully

[@MrJaiLeeworthy]

partial gear list if it helps anyone

[@MermaidAmeliaRose]

thank you! my boyfriend asked if I could scroll and see if anyone mentioned which Roland that was lol didn't have to go far!

[@rhettwilliams9877]

I came here for this. Thank you.

[@dann8431]

I miss my Roland kit

[@joshuamejia2496]

Thank you! I was wondering!

[@Cogentesque]

Wow dude, I have no idea what these mean (synthesizers?), but I'm super impressed with your knowledge!!

[@daletydoodles3389]

She's so cute dancing on the sofa. So fun! ♥️

[@hello.jennarae]

blessed by this queen and king while i sip on hot fennel tea, wash the dishes, n wait for my almond milk yogurt, lemon bundt to finish bakin in the oven . 🍋🥰

[@Ellier215]

Yes. I want to know how you bundt cake turned out too.

[@poyoslippy]

Sounds incredibly mellow .

[@jaydock1]

Vibe

[@GoodMusicGoodMood]

Such quarantine goals. Love Amelia’s energy all the time!

[@PrettyPrettyPwnies]

THIS VIDEO HAS BROUGHT MY SOUL BACK TO LIFFFFFFE.

[@LazyT747]

That last 30 seconds is exactly what they should never lose. Wonderful! :)

[@bringonthelocust7764]

There was something about the chaotic rhythms that made me anxious. Her voice was soothing.

[@adamf5541]

That first track... So absolutely perfect guys! Love where it's coming from - home

[@petermagnus7713]

The first Tiny Desk (Home) Concert and still one of the best! I replay this all the time

[@julietruffing1359]

Tiny Desk introduced me to SE and I’ve been waiting for another one since then. Thank you so much! Loved the documentary too!

[@waffinibrosproduction2787]

This is the best vibe and feeling I've gotten in a long time I feel the happiness and love

[@shanefiddle]

Best Tiny Desk Home Concert ever!!

[@vicentemoller3540]

Finally some good quality recording from home, nice

[@Jason-JoannaHelbig-Kapusta]

This is literally the best things.

[@eduardosnow7374]

Top of my list to see when concerts turn back up.

[@kuidaorekitchen5850]

Sadly didn't know that they were married to each other until now. Makes this band even better!!!!!

[@daquandrejohnson9965]

I became an instant fan from their first Tiny desk.

[@decemberskyz9917]

It's so awesome seeing someone using a sweet modular setup in a live performance! You don't see all that much of that, so when I saw the thumbnail I knew I had to give it a listen. It did not disappoint.

[@JimPriest]

Go Durham! Wish I was their neighbor! Cool weather with the windows open and jamming to this.

[@kevinanthony8687]

This tiny desk concert just made my day

[@colourfulsouls]

Thanks tiny desk, thanks sylvan esso!! I specifically searched up their tiny desk from years back, after getting their song coffee stuck in my head last night, perfect timing to find this one as well!! ✌🏼🖤🎶

[@TaylorMadejdm1975]

Just freaking perfect 😍 (Had to watch it twice just to make sure it soaked in good 👍)

[@meowlamp]

Those are some amazing spaceship command panels. This is what dancing in space feels like.

[@tjurcic1860]

Hey nice set, and the occasional loose cable connection makes it feel even more homely.

[@sonia-lu9cs]

YAY THANK YOU

[@TroyVogel]

I’m a long time fan of the tiny desk, but Sylvan Esso is my favorite home tiny desk yet

[@angelmireles1275]

Needed this, thank you NPR 💚

[@nprmusic]

Thank you for watching!

[@stayoutofthecitys]

Another amazing band one if my favorites

[@benrumsey1203]

Honestly.. I love you guys.

[@opus3669]

This is amazing. I first heard you on NPR a couple years ago and instantly fell in love. Seeing you sing and enjoy yourself here has made my week. Keep being awesome!

[@SmileSarah26]

I love this so so much, the organic process between them in the living room making some kind of magic together for us. It is so kind of them to share it.

[@candented]

I love. Thank you for being!!!

[@R5d4d2]

Always impressive. Spectacular voice.

[@beczim]

You sound amazing Amelia!!! Love this so much

[@GoRunMike]

If I could have a personal concert in my living room with any group, Sylvan Esso would be it.

[@lupitamihita1261]

You sound as good on your living room sofa as you do in concert and recordings.

[@Helltoy5]

I loved them in concert too. Great energy

[@benrumsey1203]

It might disappear, but I love you guys. From South Australia

[@ericphillips6117]

Awesome set. Awesome couch. Awesome duo.

[@jackstrick3481]

You guys have kept me going this past crazy, covid (crovidzy?) year! Yes! You both: Sylvan Esso and NPR Tiny Desk Concerts!!! So much amazing music i have discovered thru the "concerts"! I have just found comfort in the old and new music put forth by this surprisingly Carolinas Duo Band. Amazing and movement inspiring!

[@mouseandthemule]

So much talent in this small room.

[@17KayWest]

9:20: “sick”. she does tell the truth

[@emmabergh5379]

oh my!! sylvan esso!! you get e every time!!!! aaahhhhhh I just love every beat you make and every note you hit!!!

[@foramejora]

Monome 128, Norns, Arc, Moog MF Ring, Fairfield Modele B; is this a gear flex video?

[@DavidShinabarger]

synths are expansive fam

[@erincarrico519]

That's what happens when you're from Durham - home of Moogfest bby

[@simonryan8909]

It's only a flex if you don't know how to use it

[@philllax1719]

I love everything about them. I was so excited to see this in my feed

[@flygirl3544]

First time I ever heard of you, I was 24, just moved to New Orleans from Vancouver to live with my ex. It was 2014. Nostalgia 💕

[@doriaarbeille1290]

Thank you 😊 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NancyinNYC]

Sylvan Esso in the pandemic: "Let there be love. Let there be light."

[@Sooper35]

YESSSSS!!!! Thank you NPR!

[@nprmusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@kevinamick1]

Of course they have a beautiful fiddle leaf fig. Love this band.

[@karabeloramosala34]

I enjoy Amelia's theatrics so much omg 😂🥺

[@dogwiz]

My man has the most wholesome stank face. This rules.

[@abdurrazzaq2314]

what's a Stank?

[@jylmama]

@@abdurrazzaq2314 stank face is a disapproving look. It's a great line. My boyfriend also has a wholesome look...when he gets angry it's pretty adorable. I giggle every time.

[@lukekunka317]

What a beautiful voice.

[@Inkwellish]

Feel free to do this again any time! I love it! You are both very talented and I enjoy listening. Hope you both are doing well

[@hannahteagle4675]

Sandy with that hair in a tie dye... goals

[@NadaBabaHanumanAnanda]

I love you both 🙏💖✨🎶✨

[@DeniseReedis]

These tunes are fun. Love "Die Young". Totally great cleaning and driving tunes.

[@djasonbarrie882]

💞Love these guys and their connection💞 Love NPR Tiny Desk Concerts. Thanks Bob for the amazing artists you have on your show. I am a proud tiny desk subscriber and always enjoy the vibe that comes from them all. 💞

[@chiquita1235]

What a fun and talented couple

[@jyotimehta1550]

Love this amazing voice

[@Wellnessmamahood]

Love them!

[@kylegeldmaker]

saw title, clicks "like" before first note.

[@peterlaughlin7249]

I needed this so much!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love you both!!

[@lostbearstudios2361]

Got to see you live in Durham, was cool to hear the tracks from the show the other day. killer show.

[@gth839t]

Thank you! That made my day!

[@tuffgirl922]

So cute and Amelia was super cute at the end of their last song!

[@brandonpicaro3691]

Thank you for the music

[@keithjb100]

Missed you guys, good work!

[@emv_marroquin3493]

That was awesome!!

[@fdavidevans]

9:15 - She sounds like the owl from tootsie pop commercials.

[@shanebumpurs]

Love her voice

[@danieliacottonmusic]

Awesome. Beautiful mixture.

[@poplitealf0ssa]

such joy!!!!

[@aarongaertner6232]

Love you guys!!!!

[@erik6911]

If you ever get the chance to see Sylvan Esso live, do it! Amazing show at the Crystal Ballroom in PDX a couple years ago.

[@bassism]

This is just too good.

[@carlosortega7718]

Nicholas Cage looks great

[@sullenpuffin]

Ahhh this is what I needed :)

[@raindog8684]

I have tickets to see them in September...

[@wilgeorgeleenders9041]

Wowwww. This is so amazing!! Love 😍

[@NanaYawAforo]

I ENJOYED THAT!!!!!!!!

[@gabriellabain2569]

i clicked because she looked like jenny conlee in the thumbnail, but i was not disappointed! they are both so talented and she has a fantastic voice

[@bryanmmusic]

What am I even looking at, like, what are all the "gadgets" and wires?

[@EVH_]

A bunch of different weird synthesisers! The one in front of Amelia is a drum machine, the thing in the bottom left corner with the green panel is a guitar effect pedal... and I don't know what the rest are haha Edit: Also the thing with all the cables Nick is playing most of the time is a Modular Synthesiser, which is basically a synth made of a bunch of separate boxes from different brands etc. that you can hook up together however you like, so basically a completely customised instrument! But each module I have no idea and could be anything, they're very complicated things.

[@zamalek39]

The black box on our right is a drum machine. The glowing silver item in the middle is a sequencer. The wirey contraption on our left is a modular synthesiser, also plugged into a Moog semi-modular. In front of that are a couple of effects pedals.

[@dannyvalentino328]

That drum machine is a Roland TR-8S.

[@latchodives]

The three things in the middle are from Monome, a Grid, a Norn and an Arc

[@swfzpbzdolvr]

This comment is exactly what I was looking for

[@signed8bit]

That guitar, so good!

[@whosthatfrog]

Thanks this was really awesome

[@christopherclark4791]

Such a good vibe! It made me smile throughout its entirety 😄

[@spencerbrown5767]

Ayo that 1st joint is lowkey fiya 💥

[@spencerbrown5767]

Yes I like and comment on my own comment all while tapping my toes to the 3rd track tyvm. 🤳🏾🧢👟💥

[@johnboling]

Love someone still using a Monome products! Such a company worth supporting.

[@skyelee646]

A thousand and one thanks for this. Made my morning.

[@2011catalan1]

I love Sparks

[@Ridwah]

Sylvan Esso is saving my quarantine. First a Levi’s/IG “home” concert, then their concert doc, new live album, and now this. Can’t get enough!

[@rickrocks007]

This just turned into a good day