Thundercat: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@nprmusic]

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[@focat]

crazy

[@TimothyGondola]

Can we give a Grammy to the Tiny Desk audio engineer? The quality is insane.

[@days5516]

amen

[@william4661]

Can you explain for a noob?

[@TimothyGondola]

@@william4661 it's really hard to get a good balanced, clean and crisp sound when you're recording so many instruments, and voice! So it takes special talent to get the job done.

[@OchoIgualBe]

@@TimothyGondola NAH. All instruments go by line. Only drums and voices go by (GREAT) mics and all sing peacefully. No big deal. Listen drum cymbals at 3:26... sounds like... not sooo good.

[@JoePepo]

@@OchoIgualBe tru.. those cymbals arent really that good

[@BennyC023]

This band looks like they randomly got assigned together for a group project at school

[@kuchesezik]

and they practiced for 72 hours straight before performing?

[@gdfrailey]

Tru tru

[@phillyb8347]

And wearing clothes from the lost and found bin!

[@brennanwinitana8721]

Are you hearing what I'm hearing tho? or....your just to distracted😕

[@gearywimberly4783]

Forgive them for not recognizing a Motherfucking genius.

[@BreakingOKC]

Dude was talkin bout diablo and shredding on a 6 string bass instant fan

[@danielworks]

hahahahahahah

[@ripper3020]

same bro

[@inspectorbudget]

Yes!

[@elliottortega4794]

Gave me chills. I had to play it back to check if he was serious.

[@chrisram15]

Then he started talking about mortal kombat. LEGEND

[@natedavid3873]

Props to that violinist. Dude just adds so much vibe and mood in the background. Such a cool way to use the instrument

[@hanoimenace]

Really he drew all of my attention away from Thundercat

[@intoxxy]

Always need ambience haha

[@jamisondanielmusic]

Agreed. That reverb out string is just bliss

[@boujeemelon7305]

He's a genius. Miguel Atwood Ferguson

[@suenitos816]

Dude was driling cheeks with the violin

[@JeddAhyoung]

So I'm a bassist; been playing for about ten years, and I play a six-string Ibanez myself. I love it, but sometimes I feel as though I haven't progressed to where I want to be. This video made me see why I haven't, and realize the error of my ways. 1.) Always use an envelope filter and an octaver. 2.) If you aren't wearing a pink hoodie with shorts, you'll never get to where you want to be. Enlightenment is bliss.

[@TonyMontana-bv7bx]

You're Thinking Too Much --In The Wrong Direction

[@madhattermd1]

Hindsight is 20/20 my guy.

[@carlob2409]

gotta be muay thai shorts, my dude. that's the secret.

[@islam_______5888]

Them gotta be muay thai shorts

[@Funkojazzist]

@@islam_______5888 he is a thaiger

[@jed_the_artist]

their drummer looks like he's never seen a drum-kit before in his entire life and he's making it up as he goes and is just accidentally doing a fantastic job

[@inspectorbudget]

Lol, I see that hat

[@bozziofan01]

Dude Justin brown is literally one of the most insane drummers on the scene right now

[@cmshottie62]

He is just to experience, focused, and chillen that is how people look when they are insanely talented

[@tateekblad2362]

john mcnamara thanks fo sayin it for me😘

[@DJRAKKK]

Hes SO LAID BACK AND HIS FOOTGAME IS ICE COLD!

[@jakegetscake4672]

People cry about mtv unplugged being gone but this is it in a new form enjoy

[@semyaza555]

unplugged was better tho...

[@jglumi]

hahahah yeah, NPR is the new MTV Unplugged

[@yolandamcgill6460]

Facts🎯

[@semyaza555]

Unplugged was WAYYYYY better.

[@thirtyyearoldmulberryfield]

Man forget Unplugged, these are the internet's version of the Peel Sessions

[@austins.2495]

I almost gave up on life lately. Discovering Thundercat and his music has provided me some sort of energy that I needed to continue on, and I am eternally grateful for that.

[@knittedkit]

❤️

[@kevinmetta1193]

❤️

[@aneshaberry5901]

Dude, you're needed and wanted. So glad you decided to keep going! Get into Free Nationals, Flying Lotus, and Kamasi Washington, too!

[@mharm1017]

Giving thanks for your life...

[@JarodJesus]

❤

[@mmitch]

0:00 Lava Lamp 3:20 Friend Zone 6:31Them Changes

[@Mumra2K]

Thank you so much, Mitch.

[@mmitch]

@@Mumra2K No worries, glad i could help! (:

[@vanrobinson5446]

THANK YOU

[@yusrina1466]

Thanks!

[@declansmith7079]

thankyou kind stranger

[@cronotrigger1363]

He has the lyrics of a 5th grade love letter. Bass skills of a transformer.

[@Vmoore24]

Most astute observation of all time! I'm over crying from laughter!

[@quiettimegaming3642]

Back when we didn't have any emotional pretenses and could literally say exactly what we were thinking without a more evolved perception and interpretation of how we come across to others causing us to alter how we interact across to the adult world in our need to be taken seriously? Despite the fact that most people's needs really don't amount to much more than those of a 5th grader's anyways because we're all emotionally stunted and are overly concerned with outside perception and acceptance? I wish we could all be that honest.

[@matthewcabassa8791]

😂😂😂😂

[@jamiedevlin8536]

Friend zone is literally just a child wrote it “ cos id rather play mortal kombat anyway”

[@alexs6250]

@@quiettimegaming3642 yes. that.

[@gnaagren]

Man... Jazz is never really dead. All the coolest cats have their Jazz roots.

[@nursebridgie]

gnaagren yeepppppp and I love it!

[@mathewpando6195]

Check out Synyster Gates (from Avenged Sevenfold) - Gypsy Jazz, even if you’ve never heard of him it’s pretty stunning

[@aizins3420]

@MiNd Of MaVeRiCk indeed

[@Big12tuba17]

Henceforth the name Thundercat ;)

[@davisrobbins6824]

amen brother

[@theodoornap9283]

me, listening to the studio version: no way the licks are that good live the licks, live:

[@Blasphemian_6]

The licks live : 💪

[@gaminggramps1956]

the licks are even better live man, he just goes completely insane

[@mississippijohnfahey7175]

Yeah I saw him at an outdoor concert and I think he blew about a thousand people's minds

[@ajunseth4047]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@lisabee4865]

SAw him last year -- the show was FIRE. highly recommend.

[@aw_shucks17]

this looks like a gta online lobby

[@pepedomingo4061]

ray ray mccloud II facts

[@4dhyperglizzy174]

Whooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@davisrobbins6824]

lol

[@RichardCodyMusic]

Funniest thing I've read all day. That said, this group friggin awesome.

[@47thRONIN]

Anybody know what type of hoodie/brand he's wearing

[@2bin]

Fun fact: Thundercat's falsetto is a result of the pain caused by holding bass chords too long.

[@MaladyKayjo]

2bin makes sense

[@ninnananna7307]

Really???👀

[@DazzaDirect]

Fun Fact: Thundercat was too poor to buy a bass so he made his own from a regular guitar Fun Fact: Thundercat was so poor he decided to play the keyboard at the same time on his fake guitar to save money Fun Fact: Thundercat owns the richest music in the world

[@Unstable_Luis]

@@DazzaDirect are these really all facts, sir?

[@Thomas.harding]

2bin hahaha

[@unkosheredpodcast]

Tiny desk is like our generation’s MTV Unplugged

[@billbailey8628]

Nah where is the alice in chains equivalent

[@N053LESS]

Indeed

[@3firstnames903]

But plugged

[@terrickturner6425]

I never thought of it like that, but you right!

[@davlmt]

@@3firstnames903 Buttplugged?

[@sparrow-does-stuff]

His bass playing is absolutely next level. I have been playing for over a decade and I'm not even close to his ability AND HE DOES IT WHILE SINGING.

[@camilomunozschuler531]

Is crazy that he sings so well while doing that with the bass 🤯

[@veganvocalist4782]

haaahaahaa 🤣outrageous isn't it 😂

[@haydenhollenbaugh3958]

Thundercat: "what should we wear??" NPR: "Anything. Be comfortable." Thundercat: "You got it."

[@benjaminkenobi21]

Astute observation

[@phillipschristoph]

hahahahaha

[@TheWellnessAbbey]

lolllllllllllllll

[@McMarvin42]

HAHAHA it took me a while to notice those shorts. What a legend.

[@03lisajade]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@erinarzich2223]

them changes is one of the best songs to ever exist

[@steeved.911]

I prefer that version over the single version, more groovy x)

[@Call_Me_Serg]

Agreed.

[@mosethegreat7415]

Facts

[@TroubleZxHCT]

So much funk

[@gaminggramps1956]

you should check out some of his other stuff if you haven't! he has a lot of songs like it

[@danieljohnston3290]

The way the pianist nodded at Thundercat before he did his solo for the last song literally makes my heart want to explode... 8:45

[@xzcsdf9574]

"alright, do your thing. I'm here"

[@kpkost]

Watch the Mac Miller Tiny Desk. When What’s the Use comes on, literally every band member smiles in disbelief at some point in the song

[@bethwatts2408]

Kpkost - as a music nerd, I can tell you it’s because of all the dicking around!

[@bryanewyatt]

"Go get it, man."

[@FunkadelicPancho]

Dennis Hamm on the keys, dude is a beast

[@luigii9547]

He just casually dropped one of the best solos I’ve ever heard

[@jamesgibbs3668]

It’s his job

[@deth3234]

​@@jamesgibbs3668Doesn't make it any less impressive

[@RexPerfection]

he does these every song when you see him live- its insane

[@caeserdorkusmallorkus5969]

@@jamesgibbs3668 Roy Keane, is that you?

[@KetoGuido]

Cool, but his voice sounds horrid in my humble…

[@tb8434-j2j]

bro these casual/disgusting runs at 5:56-5:59, 6:40-6:49, 7:14-7:16, 7:56-8:00, 8:10 and the solo during them changes are mind numbing.

[@niclacy4048]

are you kidding me??? these are amazing!!!!! my eyes almost popped out of my skull!

[@basielu]

@@niclacy4048 disgusting is a good thing

[@aliasanew3398]

Cheeeeeeeeeeezus 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@altitudechallenged]

Thundercat is a filthmonger. So disgusting I could smell his runs from here 💕

[@cassiea13245678]

Have y’all seen Tash Sultana’s tiny desk? If you appreciate nasty runs it’s a must watch

[@Opshun1]

Thundercat has crazy talent with the bass. I would love to hear do a collaboration with Jamiroquai and Daft Punk. That would be the track nobody saw coming but everybody needs in their life!

[@alishalee9837]

That would be hot

[@Lorkoification]

Hahah never gonna happen. Their time has passed. And they are mainstream. Thundercat makes fun of everything. Imo he makes fun of them as well. :)

[@runswithphantoms]

You, sir, have Vision.

[@DarkAngelEU]

Thundercat with Massive Attack tho !!!

[@AZIZ18691]

Yeah I thought about Jamiroquai too.

[@mikesmith2586]

If there was one thing I could pound into people’s heads about virtuoso musicians, it’s the colossal amount of time they spend practicing. Every five minute clip you see of someone doing something amazing on an instrument represents 10,000 hours of mind-numbing practice that no one ever sees.

[@jaedii7287]

It's not like they're spending 10,000 hours for each five minute song though. When you get really good, you can learn most songs in under an hour

[@rlbigfish]

Pretty sure this was all from playing 10,000 hours of Diablo.

[@mharm1017]

@@jaedii7287 When reading this response we know this is not a professional speaking. Pros are never satisfied and will shed endlessly.

[@jaedii7287]

@@mharm1017 Yeah I completely agree, the journey to better ones self never ends as you can never hit a peak

[@ronaldwilliams2162]

Truth.

[@esseen100]

I love how the quartet sings the chorus of "Lava Lamp" together with their eyes closed. It shows such respect for what was created. Music is the great unifier.

[@bingobango3397]

I remember having a vague memory of a guy in pink saying bitch don't kill my vibe and at last I have found him once again

[@Shannon-yl6dn]

imightbe canadian I’m making bitch don’t kill my vibe 2019 motto 🤣

[@johnsherfey3675]

@@Shannon-yl6dn kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZCooJhtjtmGfKs

[@martinaraneri8387]

Loool

[@jefferyhawkins8736]

😂

[@nadzsharp7058]

I love this comment 🤣👌🏾

[@MM-vs2et]

Violinist - Band geek who just woke up Drummer - Goto weed dealer after 2 blunts Bassist/Vocals - Closet virtuoso coming out Keyboardist - Music nerd that makes 24/7 chillhop for studying

[@heleciamarie]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Sumitsu02]

HAHAHA! True sh*t!!

[@rhyannonjovan3504]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@pavanflow8492]

So apt

[@sianavassileva403]

I already said "best comment" to somebody higher in the section but now you two compete

[@benbriones4513]

When you realize he’s wearing the same shorts from the Dragon Ball Durag video

[@teitchi6646]

Sadly they’re not but they’re still the tuffest shorts in the game

[@Altiebella]

That's Hilarious, Gotta Love this dude!

[@kanyebreast6062]

He always where those shorts I saw them live, all the Anderson .paak he wore the same shorts lol

[@alandalehoward3]

actually he's not. but close

[@Carter-pl9ll]

He does still smell good tho

[@leonprowse5806]

And now Thundercat is part of the official Star Wars Canon. I've seen everything

[@comicbookprodigy995]

Absolute shame that they didn't let him play in the Cantina Band with Max Rebo. I wanna see Thundercat play the Mos Eisley Mix.

[@alyxzia8994]

he does have a darth vader tattoo on his left hand lol

[@leonprowse5806]

@@alyxzia8994 I got some bad news for ya, thats the Autobots logo from Transformers, but I can definitely see our friend Darth when its upside down!

[@alyxzia8994]

@@leonprowse5806 oh snaps. That definitely looks like Vader to me 🤣 thanks for the info!!!

[@calebbilti538]

@@comicbookprodigy995 he plays in Mod Parlour on the soundtrack

[@MKNYC_]

Thundercat is so badass, what a crew. Also, when the comment section is way funnier than expected....nice

[@william4661]

Comment section is kind of like mac miller video's, but a lot more lolz and a lot less "RIP in peace buddy". (Love Mac though ofcourse)

[@veggietempura9594]

Imagine hearing music the way thundercat does

[@jaydenlhaubouet6638]

Veggie Tempura what you mean

[@Malaan7]

That would be dope! ❤

[@DazzaDirect]

@@jaydenlhaubouet6638 Fun Fact: Thundercat was too poor to buy a bass so he made his own from a regular guitar Fun Fact: Thundercat was so poor he decided to play the keyboard at the same time on his fake guitar to save money Fun Fact: Thundercat owns the richest music in the world

[@jaydenlhaubouet6638]

Dazza Direct My nigga 👊🏾

[@slinkhex8461]

I'd be crying everyday due to how beautiful it is

[@xaxabel]

them changes is one of thebest songs ever created

[@twobirdsstonedatonce]

very deceptive though, I always think I'm listening to "it was a good day" at first lol

[@danyDesigns]

Randy G which is actually "Footsteps in the Dark" by Isley Brothers

[@lyricglass2411]

CHEDDY BUNDY 4

[@deebrown4877]

AGREED!!!!!

[@basedjj93]

Facts

[@RaulTeodoro1989]

We need ‘It is what it is’ thundercat on tiny desk NOW

[@Fryiez]

Facts

[@berke2336]

Thundercat must have the wrist strength of a thousand men to be able to BAR CHORD A BASS

[@Nullllus]

Being stuck in the friend zone may have helped.

[@MrKiingpin]

Nullll1111 heh gotem

[@ataconazi]

he uses really low action and thin strings

[@butterdrool991]

VSM_Jailhouse lol no he has high action and heavy gauge look at him dig bro, he got a ramp cause he digs so hard

[@japas]

VSM_Jailhouse is right. He uses flatwounds and very low action

[@ketaminewarrior]

Violin-guy is on another level of chill. He simply doesn't care.

[@radicalhenri]

miguel atwood ferguson. he's the man. check out his live performance of fly-lo's drips with thundercat. insane

[@davepsy]

not to mention suite for ma dukes....

[@modifiedcontent]

He also did the string arrangement on Hiatus Kaiyote's The Lung. Thundercat + Miquel Atwood Ferguson + HIatus Kaiyote + Anderson .Paak + Kamasi Washington + Kendrick Lamarr etc.; all one glorious scene saving music for the next decade

[@marie-cecile9092]

Yeah I like his shirt

[@Apemopo]

love - the - pants

[@Thedeanoeverton]

Pink hoodie with his own logos and a pair of muay thai shorts is the best stage costume I've ever seen

[@ladyshandbagorpurse6090]

Dean this HaHaHa!! His attire is fuck'n hilariously awesome!

[@Kloppsserialbottlers]

There's always one.. tyvek05 fuck off lad.

[@nazsalabarria860]

Technically that logo is thunder cats logo which he has appropriated as his own .

[@SchmegmaOnToast]

He actually has those shorts as part of his merch, when he's on tour

[@quickP76]

Oh man I want that hoodie!

[@Kid_Ying]

"If you're not bringing tacos I suggest you turn and walk away." Truth to double meaning.

[@santiagouribe5831]

Tony Hawk on em keyss you know its firee

[@paulmills5278]

Underrated comment lol

[@muissnoer]

Denzel Washington in incognito modus on the drums.

[@MrSpiritualDesire]

More like shaggy without scooby doo

[@xbmpr]

Looks like Danger Ehren

[@drakkuza]

@@MrSpiritualDesire Thanks, can't unsee that now

[@doughelms558]

As a 60-something musician just discovering this now: man this is so good and such an original sound!

[@elijahhollis1957]

Welcome, Doug

[@michelebergman4336]

Watch The Mac Miller session ! He plays bass and it’s just Gorgeous musicianship

[@BobRoss-kt4yu]

I’ve got more respect for you than 98% of modern musicians. You should post some of your stuff from the 60s, there isn’t enough music :(

[@agathacathartese7041]

@@BobRoss-kt4yu why does everyone shit on contemporary musicians?

[@SalvvOrtiz]

at 50-something started to listening to different genres of music, and discovered him too. I feel like Bob Ross with such a happy accident.

[@Phyligree]

didn't realize it on my first few listens but during the them changes solo the drummer absolutely starts killing it in the backdround to match the pace of Thundercat's scale licks, fucking awesome

[@exactlywhatisaid]

i just clocked that too. maf on the violin shoots him a look at one point like "ooo dayum"

[@elijahhollis1957]

Bro doesn't even break a sweat too

[@bigsexy8473]

And everyone has that nasty face

[@diafenix]

8:44 - the bromance, the smiles, the question without words, the approval: "...yes, you go Thundy, it's all you" said Dennis to Stephen just with his eyes and a nod.

[@SUBZER0GREEN]

How do you feel about this comment 1 year later

[@diafenix]

@@SUBZER0GREEN such a random question! ...I feel the comment stands true, I feel they have a strong musical bond, so words are not needed. Myself, I am heavily depressed. Wish you are well!

[@V.3__]

@@SUBZER0GREENHow do you feel about this comment 1 year later

[@FlipperWolf]

8:50 is just insane. Like even when you know how hard it is to be that good you still can't process how good it is

[@orchestrapark]

you should check out domi’s cover of the solo W SHEET MUSIC

[@FlipperWolf]

Where can I check that?

[@PS3aussiegamer]

Discovered Thundercat from Mac Millers (RIP) tiny desk concert and was blown away by his bass playing.... but this, this is something special!

[@Frightex555]

other way round

[@michelebergman4336]

Me too! I totally fell in love with him from the Mac Miller set! He was ready to go on tour with Mac ..when Mac Died!!! WHAT A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY!!! Macs DEATH IS THE TRAGEDY OD THE CENTURY!!

[@luiscamarillo8833]

I didn't even know he played for Mac Miller's set. I gotta check it out now!

[@michelebergman4336]

Luis Camarillo hi it’s nice to meet another Thundercat fan! He reminds me of Stevie Wonder..Circa INNERVISIONS ! I’m dying to see him live & Meet him! Yes the Mac Miller Tiny desk concert was SO MUCH TALENT! Thundercat lost a great FRIEND! That would have been THE MOST HISTORICAL TOUR with Mac Miller😢SUCH A GREAT TRAGEDY!!!! But I LOVE THUNDERCAT! What a COOL DUDE!!! Seriously TALENTED !!!

[@luiscamarillo8833]

@@michelebergman4336 that's exactly what I was thinking! If you like thundercat you should defintely checkout Kamasi Washington hes another exceptionally talented musician that worked with thundercat a lot.

[@ApocalypseLater8]

0:00 - Lava Lamp 3:20 - Friend Zone 6:30 - Them Changes

[@JJJERS]

Joshua LaMere THANK YOU

[@Abaddon231]

Wow!...this is like progressive funk, super cool bass sounds... He is an amazing session musician and I remember when he was playing bass for Suicidal Tendencies.. I love flexible, creative musicians like this!

[@DannySullivanMusic]

you're right. 1000% spot on.

[@BoomKing72]

Aw man that goofy chuckle after Friend Zone warmed my heart

[@gunti456]

hahahaha yeah man

[@jeffreysandone]

I always laugh when I remember that thunder cat played bass in suicidal tendencies

[@chestinathrower8087]

Honestly same 😭

[@Akard517hell]

@@jeffreysandone uh what? Imma Google that quickly

[@lavidapeligrosa]

every time!

[@GregPoblete]

I think he played every single note on that bass in this video.

[@Mojo56277]

Greg Poblete 😂😂

[@edanparker8480]

Nobody is gonna talk about the insanity that is 5:56? That was inhuman.

[@noahmcdonald1004]

Bruh but 7:57

[@rancumusic]

Clearly haven't gotten to 8:53 XD

[@phoqyu7580]

Listen to Uh Uh - Thundercat

[@adam__mark]

Dem chops doe. Dayum.

[@quanghung260]

he just playin scales doe

[@devintucker5483]

Thundercat has been my fav over the few months. Each of his albums give you something different

[@egabbor]

I've known about Thundercat for about 20 minutes now, but I'm here to stay. Love the bass tone in this one.

[@justinwarthen]

Hope you’re still enjoying!!!

[@joshw6631]

That solo sounded like the music when you’re on your last lap in Mario kart

[@jhansenhlebica6080]

exactly! jazz for the 80's/90's video game generation.

[@araneaestorm]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@valentinasanchez5757]

That is modern jazz in a nutshell

[@zack4president]

Watching Thundercat makes me glad I gave up the bass guitar. Because if I still played and saw this I'd probably give it up all over again.

[@mato4334]

you cant be as good as him if you give up tho

[@tonydynamite33]

Hahaha, me too !

[@albertolavin4090]

@@mato4334 that's the mentality, I want to start playing, of course I'm never going to reach Thundercat's level but I can be a decent bass player

[@mato4334]

@@albertolavin4090 play a lot and you will :) i play bass and guitar and im not that good but i dont let that stop me; its all about expressing your soul

[@ginbob01]

Brutal ha

[@yoda_on_the_perc_30]

The vibes are immaculate, love these guys!

[@alexc.9468]

I've seen Thundercat 4 times in 2 years and lemme tell you that he is such an amazing and phenomenal performer in person! He is worth however much it is to see him in person. Please go to at least one live performance!

[@khalilboutira1177]

I would love to, does he go to France?

[@ryandonohue6771]

I saw him live with Mac Demarco at Red Rocks. Such a sick show!

[@jomama2892]

I get to see him in a couple of weeks with RHCP!! I’m so excited

[@williammccarron6175]

Going 10/5 the Greek. Pit tickets.

[@danieliroh]

So much talent! "Them Changes" is my jam.

[@samsamba08]

This has nothing to do with avant garde.

[@gilespeterson6832]

Daniel Sola Them Changes speaks to me so much

[@jeremycorder1558]

The entire EP was amazing. I have been listening to it nonstop since it came out.

[@cameronfermoyle3301]

HIATUS KAIYOTE NEXT PLEASE!

[@DeeYeah21]

every one commented about hiatus kaiyote yet npr wasn't ready for our wish

[@_baalshamin]

Cameron Fermoyle YEEEEEESSSSSSS

[@JOAQUINonsunshineLOL]

PLEASE

[@TheLexVaughan]

Given the current timing, probably makes more sense to bring the solo project of Nai Palm (as she is the only one currently touring)

[@Panzer731]

Don't think so. Nai is touring. Maybe just her, that'd be cool to.

[@dewilew2137]

Can’t believe this guy showed up in sweat pants and a powder blue tiger t-shirt. But, of course he did.

[@RobFeldkamp]

As opposed to a pink hoodie with boxershorts?

[@jaylispwalker3773]

Legend

[@dewilew2137]

@@RobFeldkamp are those boxers?! I didn’t even notice. 😅

[@rosacentifollia]

That's how I take out trash 😂💙

[@ekimfehc]

​@@rosacentifollia 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AQGOAT24]

Drunk by Thundercat is honestly of the best albums of 2017 thus far

[@josephsandholtz5675]

AQGOAT24 it's the best one hands down

[@rasheedcole-pugh4860]

yes it makes you watch early 2000s Disney.

[@turdfergeson8641]

God First by Mr. Jukes is a great one too and in a similar vein of Thundercat.

[@MartinfdeZ81]

Yes , check out the last Jonhwayne album, its so good too!!

[@michelegreen6441]

I can't stop listening to it

[@energy40gaming]

Them Changes is one of my favorite songs from the 2010s. It’s a song that I could listen to on repeat for hours.

[@YourFaveScribe]

Just learned about him this year

[@therealdjsteady]

I hope that durag video made ppl search and find his real talent He's a big part of the album of the decade TPAB

[@LilComedown]

New fan here I love him

[@joshentertainment2]

He is credited

[@Albeautiful71]

New fan.

[@Scytheslingrr]

just fully listened to tpab recently, such a masterpiece of an album

[@Fryiez]

I’ve been a fan of him for about 3 years. I love that he’s getting more attention he deserves it

[@joaopedroandrade2576]

I dont think ive ever seen someone shred on a bass like that, it really blew my mind, you gotta respect the strength on those finger

[@williamclintonogbebor387]

The sound of that bass is orgasmic!!!!

[@NVRLTLLTHATRUTH]

William Clinton Ogbebor that's how I'm feeling about that violin

[@vidhyahars7250]

It's damn cool❤️

[@juno980]

pretty sure all he uses is a octave pedal (1 up), a phaser and a really bass heavy tone

[@leonpensch2104]

@@juno980 I think it's an envelope filter plus octavor

[@juno980]

@@leonpensch2104 nah that's definitely a phaser in the intro friend zone

[@Poppaswank]

“Ima throw you in the garbage cuz you play too many games” I truly felt that

[@FabriGarciaLOTR]

We need Hiatus Kaiyote. Thundercat is such a amazing bass player.😭❤️

[@TK-AM]

aren't they on.... hiatus?

[@FabriGarciaLOTR]

CapnSMoore Really? I’m waiting so long to see them or hear new music by them.

[@TheZombieJC]

Nai Palm just released new music, and it's pretty cool.

[@nprmusic]

Tiny Desk Concerts are only possible through donations from our community. This year has been unprecedented but we’ve made sure to keep producing the concerts you love. Show your support with a donation to your local NPR station at n.pr/support-the-tiny-desk

[@jwaj]

No

[@matthewmccormack18]

Get childish gambino on and then we will talk

[@_.Dylan._]

Sorry I’m poor

[@nashawnrocky1055]

I enjoy the drive to have these concerts but I'm broke nd i dont think my currency of money will be accepted but u guys could keep pleasin my ears while i do my homework 😁

[@dustinbonar3316]

We need The Mars Volta!!!

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

The people who think the music of today is lacking the soul and inspiration of the 70's when I grew up, if only they could see this. I know it would inspire them as much as it does me.

[@KrishenSidhu]

yeah people of that time seem to just stick to what they know and never seem to experiment with music

[@elterrible2007]

The big problem is that the best music isn't being played on the radio or being promoted by the major labels. They control what gets heard and all that want to push is bullshit!!

[@callumrowe9379]

people don’t realise that they need to search a tiny bit for good music today which is a huge problem! there’s been a huge funk and soul resurgence recently but it’s hidden behind the usual radio play. i always immediately send some good stuff to people that complain about a lack of it.

[@callumrowe9379]

Ryan Donaghy it’s the kids that know what’s good lmao, i’ve switched every member of my family onto all this kinda stuff. idk who you were aiming the not knowing music bit at but i can vouch for myself since i’m studying it at a degree level

[@milesgemini4029]

Most is...thank God for exceptions to the rule

[@GrumpyStormtrooper]

I like how Thundercat is all weird with his style and fashion but has the most normal looking guys in the band. Shows that he cares more about the sound than the appearance of a band, as he should.

[@george00719]

this man has 10 fingers on each hand

[@saifalkhaliq7904]

NuhUh.I Only see 5....Lar.

[@PullOverItsDaPopo]

Lmao

[@tianolations]

and 10 hands on each fingers

[@ianbishop1814]

G W that’s what she said

[@robot.kareem]

this man has 10 fingers but only use one

[@ElPalomo]

this is probably the most original and unique sound I've heard. This is from another planet.

[@tonydynamite33]

Totally agree!!

[@camilam8778]

I love you all, people in the comment section. Listening to this and reading the comments was quite an experience

[@joelicazaaguilar9849]

Camila M RELATE!

[@TishaTheBrave]

Never clicked so damn fast. Seeing Thundercat live was an experience I would never forget

[@luxewav]

I agree with all parts of this statement!

[@TishaTheBrave]

Lil Buis ahh man

[@rashidi4]

Saw him in the ATL a few weeks back. Dopeness!

[@ErikGiovani]

TishaTheBrave twice for me

[@NothingBetterToWatch]

I honestly felt bad only paying the 25 for his tickets. Should've been at least double. Man's skill live was legendary. The experience itself was worth more than words could describe.

[@maureenteahan9204]

Can't wait to see Thundercat with Anderson Paak this summer in Vancouver! We are ready for you

[@michaelppaull]

Maureen Teahan fuck yeah maureen. That shit is gonna be so dummy lit

[@johntheguy214]

how was it?

[@Zedreyy]

Who's here after our boy won a Grammy?

[@wordansroom]

you know it! hope you have a great day, man.

[@paloma5082]

i didnt even know this guy had a daughter until then O_O his mom looks so sick too bro

[@ohdippity]

Before, during and after the Grammy!

[@DonArmandoRobles]

Me

[@chillyb4346]

Pre Grammy listener here..

[@sadrans444]

It's no wonder he keeps hanging on to "Them Changes," it must be fun as hell to play

[@DeadWhiteButterflies]

You know a bassline is good as hell when it feels just as satisfying to play it as it is to listen to it , and "Them Changes" is one of them. You shoud haveseen people's faces when those first notes creeped int the room when I saw him live back in March. They lost it as did I and rightly so.

[@jas_bataille]

Why do you think it's called "Them Changes"?! Jazz-joke ;)

[@ErikGiovani]

Their drummer is an absolute beast but you couldn’t really tell from this performance, if you get a chance to watch these guys live fucking do it

[@greyetch]

any drummer should be able to tell from this, but yeah I would recommend people watch another video to see him shred.

[@HunterMusicYoutube]

justin brown, he maneuvers the drums like the matrix and actually, you wouldn't be able to tell from this video

[@Mvtdrums]

He goes wild on live performances of "Lotus and the Jondy." Like terrifyingly wild

[@HunterMusicYoutube]

link????

[@Mvtdrums]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/faWxZp5sbsZ_hNE Enjoy!! There's even a part where the crowd just falls silent under the sheer speed/quality of the stuff they play somewhere around the 3 minute mark I believe

[@balilobaludo7715]

Thundercat's band looks like one of those "Spot the anime protagonist memes"

[@ShadyProductionsMC]

he is actual main character

[@Theohybrid]

Lol!

[@chuckvincent5691]

Spot the stand user

[@MediHusky]

They're all main characters from different animes. This is just their side gig.

[@jackcox]

Came here for Them Changes - I'm not disappointed.

[@BibleStorm]

9:02 OMG what is he doing to that bass?

[@benjaminmarin1407]

nooneknows fingering it, hard

[@ginbob01]

Lol

[@nathanflood2118]

The kind of things that call for restraining orders and civil suits without prior consent

[@Waysofmanly]

Yeah crazy

[@paulb2995]

Something that might be considered illegal in some states.

[@lacrimosa5213]

i've been searching for someone like thundercat to listen to, when i first heard his name i never expected the music he plays and it turns out im in love w everything he puts out

[@shumeister1059]

I just found him, and I'm witnessing talent, humbleness, and lots of fun goofying around.

[@MistressOP]

damn that bass tho.

[@PoliceBoy465]

Needs to be higher in the mix.

[@caerulemusic]

that violinist is the closest thing to an ancient roman in modern day clothing i've ever seen

[@ejmazzi1499]

this

[@mitchelwalsh5356]

These tiny desk concerts are the hippest things ever.

[@inevafreezepepep1377]

Please dont use hip to describe something awesome.

[@elijahhollis1957]

@@inevafreezepepep1377 hope you're not still closed minded after a year lol

[@jefffisher598]

They know their audience

[@alexhoward1884]

@@inevafreezepepep1377 That was a weird thing to say bro.

[@ClarenceFM]

@@inevafreezepepep1377 wtf dude he say whatever he wants and that goes for thoses 22 likes too

[@theonlybass8947]

that's actually a completely normally sized jazz guitar and stephen is just really short

[@DanielVerberne]

I'm loving "Friendzone" .... those rich chords, those lyrics, so 'day-to-day', with such complex harmony going on.

[@JamesOKlippel]

Only two chords

[@luvjudy]

These lyrics sound like the songs I sing to myself while doing chores or singing songs to my dog while making her plate. “Your gonna eat all your food. Cause your such a gooood girrrrl.” Lol

[@curtisjacksons3027]

Hahahah I do the same 🤣

[@lb1798]

THAT IS HILARIOUS...AND True🤣😂🤣😂🤣😅😆😂

[@mimmikibilly]

I feel less alone now 😂

[@Stolimel]

Now I know I’m not alone.

[@SpaceAce1993]

This version of “Lava Lamp” penetrates my soul.

[@TheBleachBoys]

I'm actually glad I woke up this morning

[@arikifostermusic2020]

agreed!

[@eonhand8]

Even in a world where ministers murder golf pros?

[@noalike13]

right?? it's 6:35 right now, i go to work in 30 minutes. drinking a cup of tea, listening to this.. made my morning

[@chemann1689]

same

[@MischiefMemoirs]

I'll never go seeing him live 😍

[@jackfarrell4039]

Violin guy was fucking prepared for this one, "damn right I got my sweat pants and my snow leopard tee and Ima go play some tunes with thundercat for NPR"

[@chicuongvu1806]

He was going all in

[@william4661]

His outfit says "I just murdered someone, took a shower, and threw on some sweatpants and a random tshirt". Glad he made it to the show tho!

[@kronicdeath420]

I Can't explain how everyone in this performance is absolutely purely amazing and mind blowing.

[@sonnyluvzdabud9078]

Thundercat looks like he got Muay Thai class right after the Tiny Desk Concert and his instructor beats him if he's late 😂😂

[@handsomest1]

Sonny LuvzDaBud his instructor is Palpatine

[@bfan82]

right...took me a minute to notice those kumite shorts he had on lol

[@spursfan1080]

His teacher is Appachai...Kenichi gets a break 😅

[@jacobsl3499]

Straight from bed, straight to concert, straight to Muay Thai. Hahahaha

[@MickieT]

Speaking of mma, keyboard pal's face gives me smol Uriah Faber but at The Office vibez

[@luketaylor7896]

7:56 I mean, dude

[@gaydarskiy13]

thank you for THE Best album of all time, to pimp a butterfly

[@kristianskarklins5005]

gaydarskiy13 jjskskdjsjskdlsjehdlalapskfjsoskdjdjsjdjdkslcodjsjsjfprlwpqpwp, googled it, mind blown, he like deadass introduced jazz to kendrick (miles davis for example.......)

[@Rock-iw7ov]

We seem to have quite different tastes, but might I recommend The Velvet Underground & Nico?

[@theodorus7751]

@@Rock-iw7ov I'll give it a listen

[@joreljebre]

No doubt. Maybe greatest hip hop album and top 5 albums of all time

[@wagglewiggle]

@@joreljebre you cant say greatest all time or top 5 in music no matter what music is 100% personal, I agree with you totally but if someone said something else ie doomsday or madvillinly I wouldn't argue

[@barbermitz]

Be aware talent like this is what some people live for! the bass playing is unreal and the lyrics so tongue in cheek love it!

[@johnnyctant]

When his base said 'Awk-Ward' I almost lost it. Didn't catch it? 4:03. Listen again.

[@GrumpyStormtrooper]

how do you even catch that

[@royalgee9621]

You sir got an ear for music haha

[@RachelMishael]

Woah! That’s EPIC 🔥👌🏾

[@SirTickleTots]

The music speaks to you!

[@msg3tr1ght]

I went to the times stamp and heard it too! 💕

[@joe1hundred]

that bass solo in Them Changes was a crushathon

[@josephcote7702]

like, realtalk. just absolutely awestruck by that dude.

[@TracyAllenVideos]

That laugh after “The Friend Zone”🙌🤣🤣🤣💞

[@grillman7170]

Tracy Allen Somewhat similar to Ron Swanson’s giggle. Love it.

[@bryanrodriguez8546]

I’ve never heard any of his song played live and they never sound the same, it’s like you get a different variation of the song every time and I love it

[@DumbOzymandias]

Head to toe in his own merch. Legendary

[@wanglang5093]

Gotta hand it to the pianists, holding down both bass and piano part during his solo. PROPS.

[@johnanderson6596]

8:47 Thunder: "yo, can I rip their faces off?" Dennis: "Hell Yeah"

[@pskila]

Pretty much... Instant face melt