Tom Misch: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

June 1, 2018 | Bobby Carter -- I learned a few things while watching Tom Misch perform at the Tiny Desk that should've been obvious to a longtime fan like me: He produces beats with a live audience in mind. As much as his drums slap, guitar is the foundation for most of his songs and he showcases a burgeoning talent on the instrument throughout his set.
I first caught wind of this UK wunderkind in 2014. Crafting his own instrumental projects and remixing tracks by artists ranging from Busta Rhymes to Lianne La Havas, Misch steadily garnered a dedicated following on SoundCloud. From there, he collaborated with other London artists and released EPs of original music on the platform. Misch's style doesn't revel in what's going on in pop music today; like a handful of other artists from the UK, his interpretation of hip-hop and R&B is a continuation of what the greats who came before him started. A healthy dose of that inspiration is drawn from the late J. Dilla, while Misch's up-tempo dance numbers align him with the Kaytranadas of the world. In 2016, Misch - still just 21 years old at the time - decided to dabble more in songwriting and explore that soothing timbre of his voice on Reverie, and all of a sudden, his potential rose exponentially.
Misch and the band arrived bright and early to get situated behind the Tiny Desk and rehearse. Misch has said before that he isn't a jazz purist intrinsically, but the way he opens up a guitar solo or jams with saxophonist Braxton Cook, jazz music certainly runs through him.
If you haven't heard of Tom Misch before this performance, now's a good time to catch up. Check out his breakthrough album, Geography, as well as his earlier collaborations, then come back and watch his Tiny Desk again for a true appreciation of his growth as an artist.
SET LIST
"It Runs Through Me"
"I Wish"
"Movie"
MUSICIANS
Tom Misch (guitar/vocals), Tobias Tripp (guitar/violin/vocals), James Creswick (bass), Jamie Houghton (drums), Joseph Price (keys), Braxton Cook (saxophone)
CREDITS
Producers: Sidney Madden, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, CJ Riculan, Beck Harlan; Production Assistant: Stefanie Fernández; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR.

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[@cakredi4132]

*The most soulful soccer coach in Tiny Desk's history.*

[@thefabulous4]

it is called football

[@jeroenwarner4834]

Depends where you live

[@friendlyfiresyeah]

LOL

[@davidgorczyca5675]

people judge him because he's a football player

[@luigi.zanini]

@@davidgorczyca5675 of course...to be a soccer/football player is a demerit not a merit :-) Luckly is also a musician...

[@DaousTommy]

Tom Misch : I want the whole band to look kinda like me but not too much.

[@kronikels1]

Tommy Daoust lol The Misch cousins

[@mananaoageng.423]

Tommy Daoust 🤣

[@patmorris123]

LOL

[@diido-swagins687]

Cant unsee this 😂

[@DaousTommy]

Misch, Myself and I (I’ll stop).

[@lenmusic123]

Who is still listening to this in mid-2023 and still being completely blown away by Tom Misch stepping into Tiny Desk during a break from his footie session?

[@pietervanderbeeken7422]

This has been on repeat for many months now and it keeps on making me smile everytime again and again. Absolutely stunning - every note evokes so many emotions.

[@mattbr5246]

I’ve been listening to it back to back on repeat pretty much every day and always brings good vibes especially the first song

[@roseecm]

He is still in my top 10 of all-time greatest. Seriously.

[@TrmrZ_musicfactory]

well..

[@bortuda]

it just seems not to end!

[@sirius7737]

Tom Misch's Voice is what a Saturday morning sounds like!

[@Fozzj]

Reading this comment while listening to this on a saturday morning to get the mood right 🎯

[@dankirt15]

Amen dude, literally sunbathing on a Saturday sunbathing and feeling at peace for a change

[@CouchEconomyTX]

There’s a crucial issue with discovering bands through NPR concerts. The NPR recordings are always way better than the studio recordings

[@alejandroverduzco6209]

AESTHETIC AsTrOnAuTa absolute facts! I discovered phony ppl via npr and the first song is so amazing here, but the actual studio recorded song is not that good.

[@ClosertoGod612]

This is so true 🤣🤣

[@jameilarmstrong7597]

Just gotta make sure to see them live

[@cbtube1677]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Ageman55]

@@jameilarmstrong7597 if concerts ever come back :’(

[@Officialtendymusic]

The sound engineer for tiny desk has a great ear

[@kitchenchallenge9375]

Absolutely!!! So crisp

[@jakobnilsson679]

This!!!

[@granteubanks]

Josh Rogosin is the guy in charge of this stuff, he deserves all the credit in the world

[@chitarragenova]

some reverb on the voice? just saying. sounds like tom talking in my ears

[@kaiselkamish9904]

@@chitarragenova works good with bass voices like his

[@gulllll]

I love his singing. It's like he's just talking in normal conversation but with a heavenly voice.

[@neomacchio4692]

Probably inspired by Chet Baker

[@jensclarberg6419]

@@neomacchio4692 probably not

[@pazeros6424]

​@@neomacchio4692definitely not.

[@grannyty6588]

I’m a older black woman and this young man takes me back to the old lounges in the past. I play this video over and over again because it soothes my mind and spirit❤️❤️

[@ip5799]

I may be missing something but what was the reasoning behind mentioning what race you are? Doesn’t seem to have any correlation with anything. I could be wrong though

[@ip5799]

@@dgvideos1709 Ah ok thank you 👍🏻

[@andrewlack4950]

@@ip5799 that's a nice thing to say

[@jazz4asahel]

Those lounges still have liquor, but no live music. But don't know, I've been out of them some years now.

[@tonyajones1062]

Sorry that post was to @I P

[@jordantandiary3031]

Imagine a band with Thundercat as bassist, Tom Misch as guitarist, Anderson Paak as drummer and PJ Morton as keyboardist

[@gaberojas9156]

I think Yussef on drums is better fit with Misch.

[@yaseengaffoor]

Still feel like too much of a good thing isn’t always good. I like that lesser known artists get their shine. But yeah I see your vision 😄

[@angealberto2688]

The world would shift on its axis from too much stank

[@lovealways_alexa]

Wow. Now that’s a party right there.

[@josiah566]

Depends on the cut - Paak hits hard, but Dayes has the more explosive fills. In the same vein, Rocco Palladino is super tasteful but Thundercat shines heavily.

[@geekychick131]

My man Tom just slayed Tiny Desk in soccer shorts and a windbreaker.

[@NanaN495]

Millenials man, what can we say. super chilled

[@jessefaria6431]

Them inter shorts are fire

[@joedafpv6770]

what a lad

[@charleseich7796]

0 f's given. Mad respect

[@JeremiahFernandez]

he has to go for a run after the set

[@CrimsonFury455]

I discovered this video (and Tom Misch as an artist) in July 2020. I was going through the worst time of my life. Recent death(s) in my family, a break up from a 4+ year relationship, and plus the hardship of the pandemic. I remember I cried for like 2 hours straight after hearing the lyrics and the solo in “I Wish”. I just revisited this video after being in a better place mentally and emotionally. I can finally enjoy the music without the emotional toll. It’s great. One of my fav tiny desk concerts

[@evanpujols]

hope you're doing better man

[@hilou-rc9jn]

Congratulations on doing better !

[@martinevel6367]

Tom Misch music is like a boost to the soul man. His work has been so influencial in my life too!!!

[@Lindamorena]

Bless you friend.

[@ruijcbrito]

I hope I can have a similar experience! I'm mentally exaust and dead inside after a break up of a 2 year relationship. Let's see if in some months I'm in a better place too man.

[@user-if9sy5dw4k]

That guitar lick at 9:25 is now my ringtone. Thanks Tom Misch!. The most soulful soccer coach in Tiny Desk's history..

[@T.M.M_]

How did you set it?

[@SantiagoManrique]

My biggest dream is to jam someday with Tom Misch, Thundercat and Anderson Paak... that would be sick!

[@oluwatosinakinsanya1256]

I agreee! That would be a superlative combo

[@AKSupreme13]

i like the way you think

[@jezza08]

Theres another musician called Louis Cole and I think he would fit perfectly in that band.

[@tomvanderwulp5092]

Awesome but this bass player is pretty good man maybe just leave him and ad thundercat

[@yokrammusic]

With LC playing his funky ass keyboard lines, absolutely

[@comynja]

Tom looks like he was just doing his daily jog and they picked him off the streets hehe

[@samanthaperez3357]

He looks really high hahahaha

[@cmshottie62]

@@samanthaperez3357 I mean that could still apply to that other guys comment when I was on vacation I smoked every morning before I went to the beach and I didnt just walk to the beach I smoked a blunt and skated to the beach🤣🥴 or even going in the hot tub smoking one

[@notanotherfuckingnikki]

Hahaha yeah I didn't notice the shorts til around 9:00 or something and then I laughed so hard at this comment 😂

[@user-ge3hb8xh7x]

lol

[@soniavanderaa895]

That’s what makes it so special!!!!! Keeping it simple and down to earth (off the streeet😉)

[@Erectus.Enormous]

Trackvest and shorts, that’s how you recognize true artists. They always got something unusual to them. Gotta love this man!

[@jkuper221]

😆😅😅😁 110%

[@enriquejr613]

Let’s not sleep on Braxton Cook (on sax) he just dropped an album called Fire Signs and it’s 🔥🔥 (pun intended)

[@doobie1984]

thanks for the heads up. He absolutely nails their first song in this set.

[@sschmidtevalue]

I'm 60 and the fact that music this cool and sophisticated is made by young people gives me hope. I hope they have long careers ahead of them.

[@monicaholland7402]

Agreed and the fact they're so young means that they will only improve with age.

[@jordanosz2962]

I'm glad it's relevant too, the musicianship is outstanding. True music always finds it's place. Keep supporting your favourite artist's anyway you can right now ❤️🙏!!!

[@mrlofi333]

Black music played by WHITE boys. Giving nothing to the original creators or community.. Why is this so normal.

[@Namagi]

@@mrlofi333 What do you mean exactly by "giving to the original creators"? I mean, I think almost everybody watching this knows when/where soul and funk were born.

[@atomicplease]

@@mrlofi333 Why are there people like you who always uses the race card? 😂 Bro every one knows who started this type of music. It’s just you who feels like you’re always entitled when someone from a different race uses and try your music? Isn’t it flattering that other races appreciates what you call “Black” music? We prefer to call it soul/r&b/funk music.

[@TheBlaugrano]

tom misch is one of the best discoveries i've ever had

[@janaherold9207]

Same.

[@luigi.zanini]

same

[@chantalmartel4721]

Me too

[@eden1865]

i suppose u haven't hear of miss Tash Sultana yet, Tom is nice also, but she is out of this world, look her up if u wanna

[@calinho7689]

pablo there you Go, mr ed en gave you permission!

[@ben_joven]

I like the fact that he's dressed like he just rolled out of quarantine.

[@YanaBeanYanaColada]

I must have been sleeping because I listen to Tom Misch but am just now discovering this.. it’s mystical magical groovy smooth and exciting all in one. I love this my gosh..

[@SetHook96]

SAME. I don’t know how I didn’t find this years ago. lol

[@dirtydrpepper627]

Tom Misch: "I want my whole band to be me from alternate universes"

[@goblin9696]

Tom Misch : "shut up stop talking stay still" lol ur all so ignorant stay woke

[@UCZx48kBoTg9O]

OMG 😱

[@youngsnoop54]

Hahaha this comment made my day bro 😂

[@84bucco]

I can't unsee this multiversal reality!

[@NoFatHeaux]

If The Flash, 90s flash, reverse Flash, Jay Garrick, Zoom, and Savatar formed a band..

[@bronzeandbase]

Love how he brought down the house looking like he’s just gone on a light jog

[@mtgsk5180]

Joyce Samson 😂😂😂😂😂👌👌👌

[@candicequick2365]

YES!!!😂😂😂

[@TatesNBeans]

smiley face smiley face smiley face smiley face hand gesture hand gesture hand gesture

[@angeladbarnes2007]

Ok!!!

[@Yuh_mama]

Brits love the jogging outfits

[@rsonghurst4805]

My Goodness, I'm 71 years old and absolutely love this., love Tm's voice, thankyou for this.

[@taylathemogul]

It’s 2022 and I’m still in love with this Tiny Desk! Thank you Tiny Desk for introducing me to Tom 🔥

[@meredithheath5272]

Definitely!!!

[@caleytayler3191]

Yes!! It’s one of the best!

[@realliving7340]

2023 and still sounds great❤

[@thedevinvelez]

He's got one of the BEST, lazy voices.

[@klickingkayasmr7585]

The fact that this makes sense is awesome

[@ottobhan725]

Lou Rawls, Michael Franks, et más, come to mind. This a play on old standards, very well presented, and the lingering Cool Jazz genre. I like this group, but hold reservations whether they will rise with variety in material or falter and go back to Club gigs.

[@franks8462]

@@ottobhan725 add Chet Baker on the list. By far one of my favorites.

[@ottobhan725]

Frank S: Good point from your side. I am tuned to be long winded and am working on more succinct comments. A bow and nod to you Frank.

[@TheMiniWumbo]

Not too keen on his voice. I do like this performance because of the instrumentals though.

[@movingnaturefilms]

Play that funky music white boy.

[@MrDrewbies]

Why does his race matter?

[@astro2191]

He's referencing the Wild Cherry song called 'Play that Funky Music' where that line is in the chorus.

[@movingnaturefilms]

I guess you don't know your music history. Outraged over nothing..

[@tylerlemm9108]

Jesus Christ people wanna get salty over everything. Tom Misch is fucking white regardless of these being very popular song lyrics.

[@bronzeandbase]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@_helloimval]

I still remember exactly where I was sitting the first time I heard “Movie” on Spotify. I lost track of how many times I’ve heard it ever since. I absolutely love it.

[@user-ks9jd6ib6u]

I just want a session with Tom in the guitar, Masego in the sax, Fkj in the piano and Anderson Paak in percusion

[@damianvsvld]

Would love this combination!!!

[@tiffanylafayette1538]

My 8 year old daughter introduced me to Tom Misch. Her teacher plays his music in class and she felt her mommy would love it! Boy was she right!! ❤

[@keithrjackson]

That is TOO funny!

[@markprater1]

My Son didn't start recommending music to me til he was 10...slacker😒

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

LOVE this. Your daughter rules

[@lillin0408ify]

I love this!! She knows your music taste so well!

[@odeg4560]

Wow wish my music teacher showed us music like this, all we hear is rock and there’s nothing wrong with that I just want my peers to actually feel the music and not just hear it.

[@k2damen]

Tom Misch & Anderson Paak on a Track together would be more Funk and Soul than this World could handle... God I hope that materialises!

[@FabienGirard]

With Joe Dart (Vulfpeck) on bass !!!

[@revm4942]

twitter.com/TomMisch/status/1029922383375806464 it's gonna happen...

[@nhelsenjo7956]

I would agree with that, hope to happen

[@ojikakun]

I'm personnaly waiting for Misch to drop something with Beau Diakowicz, that would be something out of this universe

[@YouBazinga]

something's definitely cooking: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJjUkGVsfNiLjac

[@callumhitchcock339]

So nice of Dejan Kulusevski to take a break from training to absolutely shred this Tiny Desk Concert.

[@johnguillermo7610]

The saxophone is my favorite part, the way y’all Collaborate is amazing!

[@TheThirdPew]

THIS MAN DROPPED THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR

[@gilespeterson6832]

Nathan Zed ON YOUR BIRTHDAY

[@maxrobbins4835]

YES

[@avonnvollmar6812]

What's the name of the album?

[@joshemperado]

Geography

[@xDcezarr]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqPInKRnf7F_aJo TÁ AQUI O ÁLBUM DO ANO!

[@goininside]

Imagine a BAND with DANIEL CAESAR - VOCALS | TOM MISCH GUITAR | THUNDERCAT BASS | .PAAK DRUMS | FKJ , PIANO, SAXO, ETC

[@tommieberryjr.3843]

FKJ can have piano, but put Masego on the sax and tyler the creator on keyboard

[@BjornLlaneza]

And Lianne as lead singer

[@techavarria2]

*edit* H.E.R. - vocals Tom Misch - Guitar Anderson.Paak- Drums Masego- Sax FKJ - Keys Thundercat - Bass

[@Noname-si6jr]

U forgot about Masego...

[@cmshottie62]

@@techavarria2 no not her jorja smith

[@rimstrae]

Props to the rhythm Guitar/Violin/Harmonics guy. He added so much beauty to this, especially in Movie.

[@montewhetstone6281]

By far one of the greatest Tiny Desk Concerts! Tom is another musical genius!!!

[@johanp3392]

Min 1 - Who is this and why has it got 10 million views Min15 - why has this only got 10 million views.

[@jaynelson1086]

Exactly. 🙂

[@faberyayo9831]

Im glad you’re now part of the muscial experience called Tom Misch. As it is perfect for the soul

[@simonevirden2254]

You ain’t never lied, Johan. This is perfection.

[@rickdetata882]

Lol.. right??

[@ashalapps6875]

😂😂

[@MrCaesartheman]

Tiny desk produces better music than the studio versions

[@kodycox6780]

especially with this one... I love misch on tiny desk but his albums are meh comparatively

[@leoray1234]

ObzPotato bass sounds ok here though

[@malditangbaog]

aside from the performers, it's the high quality recording equipment and setup thank you

[@BlackAnbuOps]

Especially with It Runs Through Me. The De La Soul feature was weak on the album version.

[@leoray1234]

BlackAnbuOps I love the De La Soul part!

[@franceslee3038]

Loving this clip as always. Loving the groove of TOm Misch and his crew so much! Thank you so much for being a musician yours songs literally complete my day

[@em38817]

Just saw him last night and he sounds exactly the same in person. Dude is so talented!

[@debut220]

These concerts need to be longer but this is the best free content on the net. Sheesh Josh Rogosin has to be the best sound engineer in the world. These concerts sound like a million bucks

[@celestinecarroll3449]

True

[@alisterfolson]

Ikr? I come and stay just for the sound engineering...the music's great too

[@ebd22]

the sound is just incredible! it's perfection

[@acidgIam]

I was just thinking this! It sounds like I’m there. I wonder what they’re doing right.

[@ol6865]

agreeed

[@aceee21]

NPR is so lucky to have Josh Rogosin. Music shouldn’t sound this good in this kind of setting. GIVE THAT MAN A RAISE!

[@unionchapelmbchurch]

Camera work is great also... I wonder what they are using?

[@alexiscrenshaw7530]

That's for sure.!!

[@dooganchode9447]

Yeah I thought the guitars must be direct in but I think this dude is just on another level with mic placement, mixing, and shelving everything in the right space.

[@Cavibux]

Thank you NPR.. I’ve discovered so many artist!! The fact that so many sound amazing live is great.

[@CarlosAlvaradoPhotography]

One of my favorite TD performances! Amazing band and voice. So smooth. PLAY & REPEAT ALL DAY!

[@noa.angell]

How does he sound EXACTLY like he does on record it’s insane

[@lumpyfishgravy]

Thank the sound engineer for that.

[@malcomjohnson971]

I think he sounds better lol

[@dn30001]

He is dope, but he has very little range as a singer. what he does, he does well..but he is not the most dynamic singer....that is why

[@CamKnoppMusic]

dn30001 he has a very chill, laid-back singing style and it works with his music

[@noa.angell]

Yeah! He honestly sounds amazing either way 😍

[@blok31092]

I can't remember life before Tom Misch. Seriously, this guy has changed my entire musical landscape. All I care about these days is making music that feels as good as Tom's. We are blessed to have this dude and he's only like 23 years old?!?!

[@mtgsk5180]

Brandon Look holy crap! He is only 23?!?!?!??!?! Daaamn!!!!!

[@perseverance80]

Brandon Look ditto

[@NastySoulGuitarLessons]

Brandon Look yea man! dope!

[@jloqwert]

...future is bright lol

[@JC-qf1jd]

Totally agree. His variation is incredible...

[@bukiegn]

It's almost 2022 and 8:23 is still one of the best solo I've ever heard.

[@kr-rq5eu]

Never been able to explain it, but Tom Misch music just speaks to my soul! Love every song he has released, been a fan since the 1st song upload, I saw he was performing and I went to see him at XOYO 2015/16 as a young adult. I did not have such passion for any other musician, not one that can make me feel so much emotion, I thought those days had left me, then Tom came along!

[@scruffybrain]

0:00 "It Runs Through Me" (Unfortunately not featuring De La Soul filled w/ sweet solos) (Solo 2:49 {Guitar} 3:15 {Sax} ) 4:35 "I wish" (Solo 8:23 {Guitar} ) 10:44 "Movie" (Solo 14:59 {Piano} )

[@erwinjudehatol8011]

This kind of guy is what I'm always trying to find in the comment section. HAHA (Guy who gives the time and title of song)

[@tylero354]

you're an absolute legend have a great day

[@dirkwassenaar7779]

if only De la soul was there!

[@veronical1757]

Yesssssss 🤞🏾😫

[@chandlersobisky]

What pedal is Tom using at 8:23

[@dwaynescouch]

Can we appreciate 2:45 when Tobie Tripp puts down the guitar and casually picks up a violin. So much talent in that band!!

[@ingridtkn]

I came looking for this. Now I know I was not the only one shocked by that...

[@samuelmulumbwa7389]

Tom invented his own sound. I have never listened to anything like this. Good Looooord!!! Those Chords

[@lcb8883]

It's just bossa nova.

[@nikkvelta2284]

@@lcb8883 just let the guy enjoy himself man😔😔he don’t need to know that…

[@lcb8883]

@@nikkvelta2284you're sure, lol

[@thejeeeeeff]

Man, that’s just brazilian bossa nova (invented 70 years ago)

[@willdavidson8971]

@@lcb8883definitely not bossa nova lol. Completely different rhythm

[@guilhermetonelli4773]

Ive lost track of how many times I watched this. This video introduced me to Tom Misch years agor and Im so much delighted by his art. Went to his concert in Brazil and the energy was so moving, the best concert ive ever been to tbh. last but not least: LOVE HIS OUTFIT CHOICE FOR THIS

[@dongrenhong9995]

The bass player looks like the nicest person in the world.

[@benchwarmerfl5285]

Idk why, but you’re 100% right

[@Rai_S82]

He's so cute!

[@tobyharrison7506]

I'm lucky enough to know him personally and can assure you that your assumption is 100% correct!

[@brahmwilliams5943]

And the drummer looks like his brother

[@thehighams]

I want to own him as a pet and carry him around the Peak District in a tiny handbag like Paris Hilton, there'll be a teeny Laney stack in there so he can practice while we go from town to town, just me and Rudi talking about Lenny White and old Chick Corea albums, sharing baccy and drinking coffee. Paul and Rudi, the Paul and Rudi Creswick show, Paul and Rudi dot com, Paul and Rudi a hundred years dot co dot uk etc I should go to bed.

[@amanjotsidhu9567]

Tom's one of those artists that I want to keep a secret from everyone

[@Henk.vdBerg]

Too late!

[@ADiosChicago]

Now I know (evil laugh)!!!!

[@dom9921]

He's been getting bigger since I've discovered him 4 years ago

[@JamesMPerry-gy1kk]

I wish I didn't know about him

[@sisi9]

At first i felt that way but he is too good! The thought: "this world has to know about him" took over my mind the 😊

[@quintinobocayuba7248]

all these guys have enormous talent. Thank you for the hope so that the beautiful music never ends

[@eileenwong8882]

I just happened onto Tom Misch! One of the best discoveries! Insanely talented! Thank you Tiny Desk!

[@Ngaru_G]

He really out here making this beautiful music in a pair of Nike shorts

[@csbean8783]

Ngaru So Dope!

[@Protectourbioshpere]

Yeah, he just did it.

[@BiggRuss]

LMAO!!!!!!!!!

[@cnkosi5105]

The Music Comes From The Pants

[@lemiabodden7717]

I had the SAME thought, yo. I literally said out loud "He looks like he just woke up..."

[@cemteco]

just discovered Tom Misch today... My greatest breakthrough since the wheel

[@trovelm4424]

Stumbled across Tom Misch music about 2 years ago and never looked back. I love his music!

[@TheJukeboxProduction]

so is nobody going to mention how my man in the back went from guitar to violin with ease lol

[@killerkimm]

smooth af

[@channtekeith4177]

Right!

[@CharmCityMediaMD]

It’s even more impressive during live performances! That kid is amazing!!

[@youtookforever]

Aaron Briones i know!!!!!here!!!!

[@KopsiCS2]

the legends says he plays guitar with the violin bow when he's too drunk

[@Shakillyou]

Haven't seen many comments for the drummer but MAN he is in the pocket all the time. Never stepping over his boundaries. I love the amount of control he has over and yet adds so much feeling and texture to the songs..awesome drumming!!! I could learn a lot.

[@millo53.]

For sure! You can hear every single hi-hat and he doesn’t miss a beat. Perfect balance 👌🏻

[@meredithheath5272]

Shak: You expressed this description very well!

[@jakecharlie9574]

I felt compelled to say this (not a drummer)but you already had, perfectly... this guy lives in the pocket... serious talent.

[@OneManBand1]

POCKET!!!!

[@japanesefunnyshorts8584]

I can confidently claim at least a thousand views on this video. I listen to it almost every day, and this performance and music never gets old.

[@sirjsph26]

same. I’ve been repeating this video for months now

[@jakecharlie9574]

I've just discovered and watched this 3 times on repeat... and it gets better every time....

[@theejabroni]

This version of movie is just incredible. That first lick on the guitar always gives me goosebumps. I know it’s a cliche but it genuinely does. So good

[@WaikikiEscuelaTiendadeUkeleles]

P

[@jumboshrimp5193]

Yes

[@CRAETION_]

also that piano solo is just INCREDIBLE

[@williamskerrett3231]

I'm 71 yrs old and I dig this cat! Great voice. My daughter got me on to him. We need more artists like him and his cohorts.

[@gdfggggg]

William Skerrett I love it when old timers call people cats. It’s so cool 😎

[@ashawilliams4683]

cohorts. love it

[@st-wu2tv]

catto

[@yokrammusic]

Hell yea!!

[@GiaAnDao]

ESK SKERRET!!

[@Troijay]

Aside from an outstanding performance, the sound engineering is A++!

[@ShiekahTribe]

Troy J. It's always insanely good. Admirable!

[@mattguest6326]

I am always taken with how well-mic’d they are, and how well the true sound is presented to us, by the producers at Tiny Desk.

[@patriciacarpenter4129]

SEE...This is why I love NPR TinyDesk concerts. It gives you a variety of some the best amazing singers with their own personalities, songs and creativity of music. This young man Tom Misch is amazingly talented!😍😘👏👏👏👏

[@allymills8804]

I love everything about that man ❤️

[@soccermon8]

Surprised no one is talking about Tobias killin it with those harmonies and switching back and forth between guitar and violin. mad props.

[@DiegoAbudCordero]

Seen them live, that dude is all over the place, Tom couldn't pick better musicians.

[@king6192009]

Nice profile pic.

[@NutsInYourMouth]

Did just not know the fellas name. he has it... awesome.

[@DiegoAbudCordero]

Tobie Tripp

[@ItsLauraBitch2]

We need a tiny desk of Loyle Carner!!!! Pls🥺

[@thulisalucwaba3013]

Yes!

[@HaTRiCeL]

was searching for that

[@Iambrunom]

Yeah

[@finleydean2949]

Was just about to comment it

[@finleydean2949]

And Kofi stone

[@Azand3]

To the girl who introduced me to Tom. Wherever you are right now. Thank you, you saved my life

[@lefatsiane2376]

a friend recommended this soulful trip/journey, melody and everything about them is total poetry, I'm in awe

[@sallysson]

Just goes to prove: Don't judge a book by it's cover. These guys look like a pick up team for flag football. Wasn't expecting this exquisite sound.

[@russellrobinson6404]

Its freaking beautiful

[@melvindude1469]

this is so smooth i can't even explain what im feeling

[@fezilephungwayo343]

My guy i dont know how to explain my emotions right now

[@jeffbahns]

Tom has this effect. He is so goddamn jazzy and groovy but he does it in a catchy way that everyone can get down with

[@eamon_rox]

Massive facts

[@brandonchandler5157]

melvin dude I’m right there with you!!!

[@jamesdeubanks]

Tom is absolutely wonderful! I love his style.

[@patriciacarpenter9398]

Wow! The tone of his voice is soooo beautiful! ❤😍😘

[@Anna-ie6wt]

His voice/ music just put you in a good mood

[@cameroncruz7939]

Dude's out there chasing his dreams in a pair of gym shorts!

[@JaySean777]

Music is soft, beautiful, and soulful with just enough grit in the voices to create a great contrasting balance! I can play this while at a hard day of work to ease my mind in the stress.

[@cyrilroxas]

tom misch is so humble and so talented. his voice is so clean and crisp. he is music and soul

[@julianasbrotto]

I try to let the music playing in the background while doing my work, but always end up watching and paying attention to this soulful video.

[@criticalend]

in the same struggle

[@BROMachine911]

me always. also watching the comments at the same time haha

[@nut-xn5ol]

@@BROMachine911 I feel so called out haha, currently scrolling through the comments procrastinating an assignment

[@amypenrose7906]

Literally me right now

[@AthenaIsabella]

YES omg I remember liking this comment over a year ago and here I am experiencing the same thing again haha :) hope everyone in this thread is doing well and still vibing

[@rileygrant8724]

toms look: when u got gym at 3 and a tiny desk at 4

[@cyberschn1tzel997]

aka being british

[@GustavoMM82]

aka it´s all about the music not the looks

[@InderPaulSandhu]

Riley Grant lool took me a minute to get that

[@errickalewis72]

hilarious but true

[@stacy_isa]

every single video...

[@nadyatjandradinata4029]

THE WAY THIS MAN MAKES ME SMILE EVEN ON MY WORST DAYS IS BEYOND ME

[@cheezizzsliced2098]

I first heard Tom back in the good old days of soundcloud. (still good by the way for the most part) To hear how his sound has stayed consistent while simultaneously evolving through the years is really a treasure. For anyone who is looking to discover what can only be described as good music, Tom Misch is your man. You won't be let down. Keep doing it Tom!!!!

[@robertoglau]

His First track "It Runs Through Me" is pure BOSSA NOVA .

[@Marcio_diaz]

yes sir

[@iudiguerra]

Yes he is very influenced by bossa nova artists from the 60's,70's... every now and then he'll post a screenshot of a songs he's listening to on his instagram story. Cool to see that influence translate into his music!

[@mattguest6326]

It has led me into my Chill Mix on Google Music Play since I found it 18 months ago.

[@murilofialho6692]

🇧🇷

[@cristovaoseabrapereira3367]

Exactly. This guitar is like João Gilberto's Bossa Nova

[@TheSvmurai]

0:05 "It Runs Through Me" 4:34 "I Wish" 10:44 "Movie"

[@haydeneastburn3409]

They sound soo smooth! I want to see them live

[@bibiworm]

His beats take me on an imaginary vacation on the Caribbean beach. Love it.

[@josephgrant1173]

I feel like Tom and Mac Miller could've really vibed well together if they had the chance to collaborate. Breaks my heart that we'll never get the chance to see that. Rest in Peace Young King Mac!

[@ZeroTNitrous]

damn what a great idea for a colab, RIP mac gonna miss him forever

[@candytuft5967]

Tom put out a little tribute to Mac on his Twitter a couple days after he passed. It’s him playing over what’s the use, and being a fan of both it made my heart SO happy! twitter.com/tommisch/status/1039214611197767683?s=21

[@josephgrant1173]

@@candytuft5967 I saw that, it was awesome!

[@candytuft5967]

Joseph G Right?! If only it could’ve actually happened😩

[@xeuloca]

Huffleafropuff thank you so much for that link, it’s something I never knew I needed but am so much happier for having it in my life

[@mauripina6426]

one of my favoritess!!! I remember watching him live in NYC. incredible energy from the crowd and his performance. thank u tomcito

[@carolinef4558]

I love falling down the music rabbit hole and finding gems like this!

[@rethabileheadbush9734]

NPR Tiny Desk Concert allows you to see the personality of an artist so well.

[@samppa1483]

One hour of Short-Videos Playlist: 1. Tom Misch: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert 2. Masego: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert 3. Leon Bridges: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert 4. FKJ Live at La Fée Electricité, Paris

[@huiremanila4821]

Similar music taste 👌 I love all of the artists you said!!

[@forwardourmotto]

That FKJ concert is pretty great

[@estefanyfc]

😍

[@johnkundrat2501]

and add in the mac miller tiny desk

[@Brazeleiro]

now, FKJ Ylang Ylang EP (Live Session)

[@richardemanuel6647]

When I can't figure out what I want to listen to, I always arrive at Tom Misch.

[@durrwooddude]

Ditto, except I add FKJ to my very short list!

[@semmu93]

i am still discovering awesome tiny desk concerts. they just keep popping up.

[@saoirseirisbolton2684]

It Runs Through Me is one of those songs you never want to end.

[@abbasdaif3490]

when npr gonna host VULFPECK

[@mafirasyaharani7836]

if that's going to happen hope I won't lose my mind first

[@SimplyDafDaf21]

Abbas Daif YOOOOO that would be FIRE

[@shawntakenori363]

Vulfpeak is super. I think so. I live in Japan.

[@mafirasyaharani7836]

@@shawntakenori363 wow, are they popular there?

[@shawntakenori363]

@Mafira Syaharani They are not so popular in Japan , but Japanese popular Musician , Gen Hoshino Loves their music so much. I would like you to listen Gen Hoshino’s music.

[@Belladolce1000]

1 of My FAVORITE Tiny Desk Concerts, for sure!

[@Jay91Byrd]

Thank you NPR for your Tiny Desks. I discovered Tom from seeing this and he has been in my top 5 Spotify artists for the last 2 years. Keep these coming!

[@chadshariak8632]

Same

[@mazvita18]

yuge shoutout to whoever the sound guys are... all these vids sounds phenomenal.. they're in an office and it sounds better than most studio recordings i've heard

[@sethjsanchez]

can somebody actually explain how their soundengineers do it

[@edunogues4219]

It almost makes no sense since the room doesnt even look acoustically treated. There must be a lot of work of postpro.

[@keefazstudio]

Bookshelves provide good sound absorption, also when music is nicely played you tend to notice defects less

[@quadrodopollock]

Not like i'm a person who understands anything of sound recording magic, but they seem to be at a kinda small place, which I'm pretty sure helps (I collected a few videos you can see the room: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGLaXpt6nq9nmq8 at the 23m30s mark kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3zdoJWKeK6Fetk at the 23m mark kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3zdoJWKeK6Fetk at the 4m45s mark Though, the last one looks VERY different and empty, terrible for audio recording)

[@sabus4312]

I'm not a sound engineer yet (learning) but pretty sure since the instruments are connected to a audio interface there isn't any white noise affecting much. i think the panning also plays a part. the drums is usually placed in the back middle of the audio, and lead guitar furthest up front, rhythm guitar right or left slightly behind middle in terms of sound direction if you get what i mean. making it have that stereo sound?. i hope what im saying makes sense cause i can't really explain without drawing the picture