Tyler, The Creator: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Watch Tyler, The Creator play "Boredom", "See You Again" and "Glitter"at the Tiny Desk.
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Dec. 11, 2017 | Sidney Madden -- Tyler, The Creator's Tiny Desk performance was a first for many reasons. It was the Los Angeles rapper's first time performing at our offices, but moreover, it was the Tiny Desk's first nighttime performance, a special request from Tyler and his team in order to professionally light the "stage" themselves. Members of Tyler's lighting crew came to the office a day before to set it up, eventually bathing him and his band in shades of fuchsia, orange and blue - one for each song - during the early evening show.
Flower Boy, Tyler's latest album, is much like this Tiny Desk performance; a surprising departure from the expected. Four albums in, he has matured as a producer, rapper and human being. Often equated to hip-hop's class clown, the 26-year-old peels back his own mask of immaturity to reveal a young adult grappling with anxiety, fear and uncertainty of self.
After he was done, Tyler did something of a modified mic-drop, throwing his tambourine in celebration of what he and his band had accomplished. Always one to stay casually connected with his fans, Tyler made time - nearly an hour after the performance was done -- to pose for photos, sign merch and crack jokes with (and on) everyone around him.
Set List
"Boredom"
"See You Again"
"Glitter"
MUSICIANS
Tyler Okonma (vocals, keys), Jaret Landon (MD/Keys) Dré Pinckney (Bass), Dalton Hodo (Drums), Kaye Fox (background vocals), Kiandra Richardson (background vocals)
CREDITS
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Lighting: Max McDougall; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Maia Stern, Beck Harlan, Alyse Young; Production Assistants: Paul Wichmann, Salvatore Maicki; Photo: Jennifer Kerrigan/NPR
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[@Blink182POPPUNK]

Those weren't even background singers, they were foreground singers.

[@doloresberry3144]

Foreskin😎

[@flex_luthor96]

Good one!

[@justice7788]

My guy

[@elijahhill6602]

The best part about this is that they also share the spotlight and have the moment. Especially the introduction at the ending.

[@joshandmaff64]

they did cover for ROC and other artists that were featured in flower boy

[@lasagnahog7695]

Tyler is directing the band, joking around with the singers, improvising lyrics, playing notes and rapping. This is such a good Tiny Desk.

[@lilwxves201]

tyler crazy bro

[@matahlongboard]

I love him

[@mosesjohnson3989]

it’s tyler

[@donovan3443]

goated

[@jteppes4312]

Don’t forget the tambourine during glitter

[@Jeff_1120.]

*TYLER WAS MORE FOCUSED ON THE PRODUCTION THAN THE SINGING.* True artist.

[@ajoaninham]

The fact that he said "i don't sing a i don't f*gging care"❤️ he's amazing

[@astroant5214]

Nah fr, I’m pretty sure he’s always wanted to do live music w instruments like this so it’s no surprise he prolly focused on taking lead on production instead

[@Jeff_1120.]

@@astroant5214 totally agree

[@dgundo]

@@Jeff_1120. Got me praying again

[@victorcobane6644]

Everyone did so good, but the singers especially. They're like twin angels welcoming you into Heaven!

[@AlexandreSaintMartin]

and theyre so earth-shatteringly beautiful?!

[@Mershey.Kisses]

This is such a beautiful comment 🥹♥️

[@KayeFox]

🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@erin4230]

so nice of the female singers to invite tyler to watch their performance!

[@alexorozco6120]

ew

[@Sadib230]

on bro, they’re so considerate

[@squadboitv6284]

😱😂🤣😂🤣😂😪

[@carloescano7980]

Lollloll

[@MrSinghisking24]

I mean tbf Tyler did write the lyrics they're singing so let's give him props

[@kayamonaco8937]

Imagine this being your introduction to Tyler

[@danieltrawick9195]

It's mine.

[@teddyjr.12]

Tyler in 2019:"Goblin out now, Bitch BUY IT!"

[@vanelive09]

It is my intro :O

[@maximef.994]

It's mine as well. Pretty much every band I see on Tiny Desk I never heard about. Probably because I come from metal music. I love most of it though :)

[@normute]

it is

[@guis.fortunato238]

I speak for everyone when saying... A new Tyler tiny desk is NECESSARY !!!!!!! He's so amusing

[@laine8932]

YES STILL HERE TILL THIS DAY🔥

[@shq_main2853]

He has so much charisma fr

[@kyle_amoh]

Fr

[@destinixshakur]

agree

[@hel2727]

true that

[@jaylugo1863]

The lighting in this video is so dope it's like moving art.

[@destinixshakur]

because it is bby

[@smeazy41]

Music is emotion in motion

[@plooprz]

@@smeazy41 letter for letter

[@plooprz]

@@smeazy41letter for letter

[@scottishcheese13]

Bisexual lighting lol

[@pottyrat]

Those ladies could sing the SUN to sleep.

[@onwa.beauty]

Real talk

[@chrstlnvsz5773]

they are incredible!!

[@boemomulutsi281]

they had me at the first minute!! got me wishing they were on the original track!! Destiny's Child-esque (if i were to throw a comparison)

[@jacquesmesrine8031]

I'm in love with them both. They're fire and water

[@herb_rolls3929]

Anyone know their names?

[@meenaj7995]

Those two women (Kaye Fox and Kiandra Richardson) are absolutely angelic. Omg. Their voices are a blessing.

[@kemuelaraujo6846]

Thank you so much for sayin their names

[@marinasantos1111]

Thanks for the names!!!!!

[@JAXXNCREATED]

@@kemuelaraujo6846 they're in the description too

[@khyrianstorms]

Bless your soul for the names. They should be celebrated.

[@sixwhip14]

I caught that right away!

[@ellatadros]

ik everyone’s talking about the backup singers and they were so amazing but like drummer man and cello guy and keyboard dude were so insane

[@jules8159]

yes thank you

[@elliottblanchardcomposing]

It’s a bass

[@johnzello8039]

Tyler knows how to use his voice perfectly. He is not a great singer talent wise but in practice he’s phenomenal I love his voice. Perfectly off

[@foopinhoff]

​@@Miss_Harley_quinn_nah his range it bad but the point is that he's able to use it and knows when to use it to make great music. Take Bob Dylan for example, bad singer but amazing writer and composer.

[@dom7888]

@@Miss_Harley_quinn_ bro he's not dissing him in any way

[@Tophergopherrr]

Tyler is such a crazy dude that sometimes I forget he’s actually a musician too.

[@michelled.2112]

Christopher Linares and has shows, clothing line and ...

[@rahul91800]

😂What

[@lukemaclean4606]

Tyler keeping his attention to the singers and communicating with the band throughout the set is pure class and musicality.

[@rllrsktr4157]

Luke MacLean YES !!!!!!!

[@kingjr1uzfe387]

Got u to 1k

[@pineapplesplash9166]

A true artist.

[@1WEareBUFO1]

David Byrne syndrome.

[@s.s5933]

Yesssssir

[@salems.bytche]

All this, FOR FREEEEEE??? The vibes of this are like, a group of friends chilling out having a jam sesh, and I love it so much Side note: Tyler is such a amazing performer. It’s so good.

[@caiorezende6808]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="0">0:00</a> - boredom <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="519">8:39</a> - see you again <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="798">13:18</a> - glitter

[@comolaflxr]

the chemistry between him and his backup singers,

[@Bro-cz8bj]

Is immaculate

[@slackstarfish8133]

Is exquisite

[@whosfeanie]

y e s

[@charlineelodie5503]

frrr

[@uwu_milkboy]

delectable

[@chillshark8241]

i’m convinced those women are the muses from hercules

[@skinnyminnieog]

They definitely are🥰

[@ashleygooding741]

@@skinnyminnieog aszzzasTss

[@elliottjames1990]

Heck yea yo 😂

[@mickiawilliams6826]

faaaacts

[@SomeRandomGuy887]

Im not entirely convinced the one on the left is a woman

[@ch3rline]

i think i'm seriously falling in love with the vocalists

[@antwaniqueholman6444]

The one with braids was on The Empire TV show

[@resentfusion5634]

Crazy to think long ago people would only hear a concert maybe once or twice in their life but I get to enjoy this masterpiece in my own home.

[@thatepicdudeyouknow3562]

the internet is truly a blessing

[@jeremymurdochbailey]

cant wait till Tyler is 50+ and finally grows into his grumpy old man soul.

[@zakiyajones9594]

Like actually, I can't wait

[@rexsupreme515]

bruh u kno he’ll still be dropping masterpiece albums at 50 too lol

[@hutchreed8878]

rex bolls iv he better 😂😩

[@andresvieyra1505]

Why do i find the word grumpy so cute

[@zakiyajones9594]

@@andresvieyra1505 because imagining tyler as a cute little old man is incredibly cute

[@edgarbeltran6982]

We not just gon sit here and act like the lighting ain't straight flamezzz

[@sheenamassey83]

Edgar Beltran right!!!! I’m like does this normally happen??? Nah lol

[@bre0518]

Edgar Beltran right...off the chain...so cute!

[@leija8005]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kimbya]

Yes. Dope.

[@aardbei1375]

The lighting is soo dope! Anyone knows what lights or lamps are used?

[@louiehill1693]

drums insane. singers insane. tyler keepin it together insane. great performance.

[@darthgman]

One of my favourite Tiny Desks. The singers were on point, I would buy their album.

[@iyarihernandez3283]

The fact that Tyler gave them their spotlight at the beginning and actually getting the audience to interact with them is so dope

[@ronisize15]

A musician knows to utilize the talent around them, Tyler shows that

[@Luvkioo]

If you have ears to hear, hear and understand you are probably one of GODS lost sheep that needs to be found there is this hole in your heart and you tried many times and many things and many ways to fill it and still are but it’s not working and it keeps getting bigger and bigger you would be around multiple people and still feel lonely and work so hard to take those bad thoughts away etc but let me tell you JESUS is the one who can fill that whole in your heart JESUS is that missing piece you’ve been looking for, that peace that’s never ending that true love and joy and happiness it’s in JESUS not of this world but of the kingdom of heaven and if you want to accept him in your heart all you have to do is believe in the gospel A-admit that you’re a sinner and that you need forgiveness, B-Believe that JESUS CHRIST died for your sins and rose again, and C-Confess your faith in JESUS CHRIST and his lordship over your life and you will be saved and this amazing feeling is not a drug it won’t last a couple hours but forever eternally bc it is not of this world but of GOD who sits on the throne of heaven forever and ever HALLELUJAH

[@theesweetscience2084]

Exactly my thoughts. He stood with the crowd smiling ear to ear watching them up their getting their own time... And MAN did they ever do the thang! Angelic stuff.

[@hannafrejman3839]

blessed

[@mrjokeair6920]

@@Luvkioo Amen brother or sister

[@hanger9083]

Everybodys talking about the singers, but give that drummer some love, he killed it

[@cynclairewoods4225]

Stayed in the pocket like a Galaxy in skinny jeans

[@charondabrown2738]

HE WAS IN HIS POCKETTTT

[@hienchau2495]

Everyone killed it

[@Frank-ns2ll]

Ngl the keyboard player killed it

[@gabizdunek2125]

he’s so chill

[@jivesick]

The way he turned boredom into a improvisation suite was just so fire

[@alexonline2340]

this is the video that got me into tyler, the creator. when i watched this the first time i was so pleasantly surprised by tyler, he just seems so cool, talented, and like a genuinely sweet guy. and with the way he's directing the band, improvising, riffing with the singers and the audience, he just radiates confidence and positivity. so epic

[@jupitersrings6815]

same here! (as in, i also got into Tyler The Creator through this video)

[@alexl6680]

He emits a chaotic energy like he accidentally entered his music career, it's amazing

[@laronyismith4541]

TYLER LISTEN my 22 year old say you good but that kaye west is in front nope stop

[@eimanhaiqal]

@@laronyismith4541 agree with the ye takes but what are you on when you wrote this

[@vexo984]

i mean he kinda did, odd future tyler was never supposed to go main stream due to the vulgarity of his music

[@raredash6057]

@@vexo984 shoutout clancy

[@ssimplydeliriouss]

@@eimanhaiqal I need to know too, asking for a friend 👀

[@childishdavid3659]

Who else thought when tyler said go spanish on them they were going to start singing in spanish

[@fernandosoares1003]

childish david, and he doesnt go in any spanish way, but plays an amazing brazilian style

[@ahsan_ccu]

childish david and they actually went Brazilian with the beat and melody 😅

[@alexgavrilchik6109]

I deadass thought they were speaking Spanish for the first 5 seconds

[@reconizefied]

Ok 😏

[@darkenergyish]

🗣🗣🗣💀💀💀

[@NybergDeath14]

5 years ago I watched this tiny desk and blew my mind...I come back every 14 of december like a tradition

[@TinoCruze]

Gets better every time!

[@the_racoon89]

that's such a cool thing to do, do you put an alarm to remind you every year?

[@NybergDeath14]

@@the_racoon89 yep a have it on my calendar like a reminder every year 😅😅

[@the_racoon89]

@@NybergDeath14 respect

[@aaravtaneja8927]

its coming soon mate

[@nataliagomes4246]

The fact the he put the band on the spotlight ❤ a real sunshine

[@Jsalcedo23]

Everyone absolutely crushed it but I can't help but acknowledge the drummer. Dude playing so low and smooth wit it

[@Connor-wf2zn]

fr dude is having SO MUCH Fun with it! It's contagious

[@PETER-pb8yw]

It's feels like I see heaven

[@Luvkioo]

If you have ears to hear, hear and understand you are probably one of GODS lost sheep that needs to be found there is this hole in your heart and you tried many times and many things and many ways to fill it and still are but it’s not working and it keeps getting bigger and bigger you would be around multiple people and still feel lonely and work so hard to take those bad thoughts away etc but let me tell you JESUS is the one who can fill that whole in your heart JESUS is that missing piece you’ve been looking for, that peace that’s never ending that true love and joy and happiness it’s in JESUS not of this world but of the kingdom of heaven and if you want to accept him in your heart all you have to do is believe in the gospel A-admit that you’re a sinner and that you need forgiveness, B-Believe that JESUS CHRIST died for your sins and rose again, and C-Confess your faith in JESUS CHRIST and his lordship over your life and you will be saved and this amazing feeling is not a drug it won’t last a couple hours but forever eternally bc it is not of this world but of GOD who sits on the throne of heaven forever and ever HALLELUJAH

[@milesmorales5514]

@@Luvkioo cute that you think I’m reading all that

[@dylanbaldwin7934]

@@Luvkioo i did sir! Not a church goer or necessarily religious in the sense that most people think of. But i beleive in God with all my heart and prey and confess. I do go to church God created the earth and therefore im always in church. All water i drink is holy because God put it on the earth for me. I was also the same as a lot of these people and i beleived in more of the universe science and evolution. I beleived the universe is listening and ask and you will receive. These things became so much more powerful when i came to the conclusion that these things are God. It saddens me how against people are on this. But essentially they beleive in the same thing they beleive in earth and the energies of the universe, when that is god they just call it something different. But once you truly know what it is something changes.

[@enricofurtado5818]

the biggest problem about this tiny desk is that it ends

[@kelsiclesm]

Yes the sets should be atleast an hour haha I keep rewatching it, they're all amazing!!

[@PETER-pb8yw]

Yeh I want other songs like that

[@minterproperties7146]

Faaacts

[@favirey]

OMG, Your comment is soo original!!!

[@vSilverXXProduction]

@@favirey like the username "fried chicken" is original

[@josettemary]

this tiny desk never gets old i keep coming back here

[@sauronx]

its legendary how he isnt the best technical singer but it fits perfectly in his songs

[@BroKEnCaPSLoCk1]

The backing singers stole the show and everyone's hearts... flawless really...

[@franciso9216]

The songs with these singers are on another level. Especially Boredom.

[@idontwanttoshowmyface7040]

Matthew R. Terry really?

[@saqibq]

They sound like angels!

[@dannyell7333]

INDEED 🙌🏿 👌🏿

[@creightonl5765]

Matthew R. Terry 1000th LIKE OML

[@kostaflex1994]

crazy how Tyler just caught the vibe immediately and added such strong energy to the room

[@jesseportela1323]

MF Doom !

[@DrShankums]

@@jesseportela1323 ALL CAPS WHEN YOU SPELL THE MANS NAME

[@jesseportela1323]

Whitebean Na, I’m good.

[@DrShankums]

@@jesseportela1323 You ain't but you will be keep listening 👍

[@lilkujo]

@@jesseportela1323 ya bro, keep listening. You'll get it

[@mzwakhemanga8621]

My favourite Tiny Desk performance and personally think this the best out of them all 🔥❤

[@christianfunk6298]

@SonOfAMonkeysUncle i wish acoustic hip hop was more common it's just too beautiful

[@Sacculent]

better than igor? nahh

[@danielontiveros672]

@@Sacculentnah man even if you don’t mess with it as hard as Igor, it’s beautiful. Both albums are tied for top 1 for me personally.

[@brandonshannon6864]

This one just moved to #2 right behind T-Pains for me. It’s funny because Tyler and T-Pain both have a cool awkwardness about them that made their performance amazing!

[@TreewireGames]

mac miller.

[@kaded_]

Stomach King is definitely one of Tyler's most underrated tracks.

[@BraindeadCRY]

Tiny Desk; where musicians go to prove that they actually have the skills and its not just studio magic

[@hypnopump]

Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko's tiny desk is the proof that everyone asks for but nobody sees

[@jm-jj1kf]

tyler hitting them keys haha, got you ,)

[@sanguine2552]

Also drew. We Stan drew

[@drewbuu]

odd thing to say future lol studio magic is what makes the moment Magellan

[@bryson0206]

frrr

[@ania5378]

These ladies are angels, I'm convinced. Not once were they off key

[@williamlandgraf4433]

yeah I think they were off a bit sometimes but it didn't matter I still liked it. I feel like sometimes singing a just teeny bit out of key adds more depth or realness to someones voice. Super good stuff

[@illronico7026]

I just want to have lunch with them.

[@theRiver_joan]

They were occasionally and off rhythm too but I don't care, because it feels good... like a warm shower.

[@RedRapRedemption]

They did really well, but it's evident that Kali Uchis is irreplaceable on See You Again.

[@frank683]

ania 💯💯

[@squeeb797]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="550">9:10</a> The way he turns around smiling like his primal yelling didn’t happen only gets more and more hilarious every time

[@diegogarcicruz6134]

“I wonder if you look 🦭🦭🦭”

[@BballMatt1228]

Hearing this intro and realizing it’s been 5 years, time really does fly 😢

[@georgiabundick]

The fact that this existed for almost three years and I’m only seeing this now is tragic

[@Stagehand.93]

Better late then never seeing it at all. How about that.

[@allen1verson]

Omfggggg I said the same thing😩

[@joshclarke991]

i was literally top 0.1% of his listeners and i only found it like 2 months ago

[@cande4861]

RT!! I LOVE Tyler and I'm son impressed of this. AMAZING

[@dwrod24]

My son put me on today!!! I’m getting old and stuck in my ways but he’s DOPE!!

[@wangzhou1234]

This man seriously knows how to layer sounds. Tyler the creator is like a freaking conductor. The ladies are amazing singers, but the way he made this song makes them shine vocally. Also the lighting!!!! It kind of reminds me of moonlight and made the entire band look so beautiful in this surreal tiny desk concert.

[@JasmineLajeunesse]

wangzhou1234 yeah all dressed in white too so classy

[@emmanuelhernandez2200]

"This song" lol. Which one?

[@nilskavanagh]

I just wanna say that the keyboard player is the musical director, and USUALLY its the MD that arranges that kind of thing, although it could be different in Tylers case. Good music and lyrics tho, and hes a very good performer

[@twrzenski]

He has some serious talent.

[@Smegma_pirate]

Are you giving him credit for the jazz band too ? Be realistic homie..

[@danielnakpodia4296]

Best Tiny Desk I've heard so far. Tyler is just a ray of sunshine. I'm gonna talk about a few things that I'm guessing no one noticed because I didn't see any comments about them: First off, I'm really fascinated by how the lighting changes for each set highlighting the fresh song and all the emotion that comes with it. Also, Tyler said he's 35% Siberian at the end and from the start of the 'Call Me if You Get Lost' era till now, he's been rocking an ushanka (Siberian hat) with his outfits. Gotta love the attention to detail. Bro's been getting in touch with his roots all this time 😄

[@laurapena8676]

Whaaaaaaaaaaat I didn't know that hat came from there. Here in Colombia at least on big cities we use it all the time Well more like people who spend a lot of time on the street and people who like urban music but I didn't know it came from there. Amazing

[@TreewireGames]

mac miller.

[@danielnakpodia4296]

@@TreewireGames Crazy how I watched it just last night. It's definitely up there!

[@nini_nunez]

See you again is one of my favorites & this version is as immaculate as the original with them new vocals 😍

[@TheBigO4296]

See you again is so good

[@ForeverGambino3]

that tiny desk is magic, everyone's music sounds sooooo much better when they're on it

[@natelarson458]

FG sometimes I can’t listen to the original anymore...

[@Johndoe-gd4tb]

it's because its stripped down and you see alot of pop/rappers playing actual instruments

[@brettrhyno255]

John is right. It’s because you actually get to see these guys play instruments and sing their music live. Album recordings or radio could never be this good.

[@dopenesslight7243]

EXACTLY!!!

[@neocollective]

I agree, I discovered a bunch of great artists in here that when I go and look for their other previous work I really could not care less, the industry kills them and make them all sound the same sometimes. T-Pain is a good example, blew my mind here but his produced studio work is rather forgettable....hope he finds a good producer and label that's at his level....

[@mcride1677]

Even when Tyler isn’t rapping or singing you want to watch him. Such a charismatic and beautiful person

[@calebtrebek1197]

@honey comb What

[@ispearedbritney]

Speak for yourself. I tried and wanted to like it but I prefer to just listen.

[@chrismontano613]

@@ispearedbritney you fool he is speaking of himself. He didnt ask anybody else if they felt that way, he simply stated that's how he feels. Stop bringing negativity with your "jolly"ass.

[@nicoleallistar5062]

tyler is truly amazing

[@user-fm7sx7dy6z]

TYLER WAS MORE FOCUSED ON THE PRODUCTION THAN THE SINGING.True artist.. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="550">9:10</a> “i wonder if you look AGHH AH” truly a lyrical genius.

[@eeepeeppp26]

BLACK PEOPLE IN BLUISH PURPLE LIGHTING IS PURE MAGICCC .

[@ziee2301]

woe

[@AtinsMusic]

You mean Magenta?

[@Prince_Dracula]

Thanks

[@eeepeeppp26]

charles thomas no thank you

[@Prince_Dracula]

lee ale ☺️

[@AyeAsiaL]

WE NEED ONE FOR IGOR. BRING THE GIRLS BACK.

[@BritneyT.]

Bring the whole group!

[@ucheezy23]

😭!!

[@slinky8063]

Facts bro

[@mansfaye1084]

idk if it would fit that album well

[@viralityclips11]

@@mansfaye1084 It would for certain songs... running out of time, gone,gone/thank you, are we still friends...

[@breatheandsoar]

Still one of the best Tiny Desk performances EVER!!! I find myself coming back to look at it every 3-6 months. The synergy of everyone's talent is palpable. sooo good!!!

[@neeko5918]

Some of the covers in this are genuinely in my opinion the definitive way of listening to them

[@breatheandsoar]

agreed!!@@neeko5918

[@mubzies7125]

imagine if he did another tiny desk w igor

[@starylize]

i support this

[@siddasloth3292]

I stan this

[@oriyakov6941]

is it even possible to be in two tiny desk concert?

[@McMillism2]

ke ke yep, alt-j and others have had two appearances

[@korben549]

imagine new magic wand

[@zoeletts9419]

the lighting..... this shit's on a whole new level of tiny desk

[@jamestherockwilson3931]

It would be fair to assume that Tyler had a hand in the production

[@dcthegreatest24]

Definitely planned. They are in all white. Red washed background with blacklights to make the white pop

[@SoulOfMischief88]

@@dcthegreatest24 .

[@xxcutiefruitxx]

@@dcthegreatest24 it was in fact planned! you can read about it in the video description :)

[@user-vl9ib1ep3d]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="550">9:10</a> “i wonder if you look AGHH AH” truly a lyrical genius. drums insane. singers insane. tyler keepin it together insane. great performance..

[@marytzelmedina4980]

This is the coziest npr concert for me, I've watched/listened more than 8 times already.

[@liligman]

@ <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="551">9:11</a> I just realized he’s looking at his hand and yelling at it for playing the wrong chord ☠️. This is one of the best tiny desks

[@c0untryboyJ97]

Kmsl I thought it was in the song I was like wow Tyler is really weird in a good way

[@matejshirtslover6006]

This one and mac miller is just beautiful

[@malgo459]

9:11 mrlonely?

[@gaelb7813]

I thought it was a ‘car honk’ sound for the lyric.

[@dankyfrankfresco9811]

He definitely did. Good catch. I was like "is that a sound effect from the album version or what?"

[@soggy_burrito]

whoever did lighting for this nailed it

[@beecool9380]

It looks so good absolutely agree

[@AtomicR-Word]

I was also thinking that 🥰

[@jaden_ja]

Considering all other Tiny Desks are regularly lit it had to have been Tyler

[@asapluke]

@@jaden_ja it was, he also chose to do it at night. It says it in the description. Really cool

[@Buracodogalo]

bro, I have no experience in lighting whatsoever but I am now filming a project in my school and I would like to do a lighting like this one, anyone got reference materials I can use for something like this?

[@alexonline2340]

this radiates positive energy & comfort

[@ssnnn9]

One of the best tiny desk concerts. Come back every now and again to re-listen

[@gavinharris1437]

Lebron killed it on the bass

[@krithikakarunakaran3547]

yo this has me dyin

[@ianmitchell1845]

dead asl

[@odwa2026]

Damm brah

[@aieneia]

This dude

[@TheRealNativeSun]

😂

[@akaibs]

We definitely need him back for SWEET/I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE

[@frankjones4387]

ON GODDDDD

[@theory2500]

Deadass

[@Dyto69]

came here to find this comment

[@smiley8574]

😌👌

[@woahzebra5994]

FOOOR REALLL

[@KenyanScorpio]

Tyler should revisit, so we can get a "Call me if you lost" and "Igor" mashup

[@tim90003]

This is still so sick dude... an absolute highlight for everyone that was on that stage

[@annatxite]

okay but the female singers are so beautiful omg

[@mango8999]

I know I am simping for them as a straight woman 🥺

[@s.s5933]

Yes!

[@TheSentineI]

ive forced my girfriend to watch this with me a few times already and even tho she is the sweetest i can tell she gets a bit jealous of the way i praise the talent and beauty of this young girls.

[@mlvnlmr1692]

yoo thats facts

[@vinslungur]

they yummy

[@joaluh]

2020 and im using this piece of art as an escape from the reality that we live in

[@larabbma]

!!!!!!!!!!

[@nikkijasmine4723]

Same!

[@Arionyooo]

Same, listening to all tiny desk videos!

[@emanuelscaune6220]

Me too man

[@pedrolopes2373]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@user-jq7di9pz8m]

The two backing singers! Brilliant, and one of them especially is stunning

[@jvfr-]

crazy how talented people make this looks easy...

[@hiddenswift20]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="550">9:10</a> “i wonder if you look AGHH AH” truly a lyrical genius

[@chocomilk4092]

I was dyyyyinngggg

[@crev1018]

I think it’s cause he played the wrong note haha

[@milkstew0288]

@@crev1018 yeah! 😀

[@nakhiahodges]

He sounded like the teacher in jimmy neutron

[@laurapena8676]

It was a joke like look both ways when you cross my mind. Like a car when you cross the road so it was the sound of the car 🤣

[@etieno]

THE BACKGROUND ARTIST'S NAMES ARE Angel 1=Kaye Fox Angel 2=Kiandra Richardson

[@joshuanichols5499]

Fam....you are the REALEST of MVPs.

[@GraceMcFadden]

+

[@joaovitornogueiradasilva8822]

Hi kiki

[@mthombie]

Kaye sings with the Sunday Service Choir & Kiandra was an artist on Empire; together they sound amazing.

[@ClassyMi]

Kiandra was also part of Beychella !!

[@jotoad1156]

I can’t stop listening to this, like I didn’t think I could love Tyler’s music more but here we are

[@XkowsBest]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="925">15:25</a> Tyler on the keys and tambourine was magical.

[@joshreyes9256]

Finally someone said ngl it tears me up when I hear it

[@jppp952]

" I can't sing, but I don't fucking care, cause it feels good, like a warm shower... I think" lmfao

[@hakeemsesay15]

John James Tyler one of kind man ☝️

[@joliekerwin5390]

he’s so respectful and funny at the same time... how

[@twavs9207]

@@YoungF.A.D bc most people cross the boundaries when being funny

[@user-vg1tt3vg9y]

@@twavs9207 That's not my experience, you need to hang out with different people!

[@twavs9207]

ok

[@aguy3236]

@@twavs9207 thats just dark humour

[@SirCommoner]

Still one of the best Tiny Desks out there, along with Mac Miller's

[@Mandalore18]

So much talent in that room

[@tofusrvng]

band chemistry is 100%, they gotta go on tour

[@danterosenberg7506]

Not gonna lie everyone except the singers looked mad jealous of Tyler

[@jibrilbuilder2668]

@@danterosenberg7506 boy no

[@Yondaime751]

Dante Rosenberg how?

[@rllrsktr4157]

Dante Rosenberg where at any part of the video do you see that?💀

[@JordanMSFTOnly]

@@danterosenberg7506 dude on left seemed like he was into it to and the drummer was cool it’s just dude on the right that looked upset at one point

[@randib.588]

When he said “chill on the drums for a second (<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="575">9:35</a>)” and the whole thing had such a romantic vibe to it without the drums? Is when I knew this man has taste.

[@GuysPlayHorror]

I totally agree with that.

[@mosa36]

wooooaaaaaaaw you're so right, that's so dope, he's so talented! And he does it organically, it's crazy

[@LoveOverEgo]

Then goes "hit them motherfuckers" 🔥🔥

[@SchizoMuch]

I was sure he was asking the singer with the longer hair "do you want to jump in for a sec?"

[@albertofava865]

He has a different ear for music

[@blkkatemoss]

Still one of my favorite live/acoustic performances ever 💝 here for 5 yrs of Flower Boy 🌻🌻🚶🏾‍♂️🌻🌻

[@CanadaEhAlmostMadeIt]

The vibe this concert puts out is so positive. It feels like a jam session and they’re all there for the fun of it, like they’d do it while just hanging with the family. The smiles and the glances the girls give each other make you feel so welcome. I come back to this video all the time, especially if I’m feeling a bit down. It just makes me feel like I made a new friend.

[@ricardovergara334]

"Let's go Spanish", said Tyler before going Brazilian.

[@grosrr]

Portuguese...

[@antoniabello274]

@6 00 bossa is brazilian

[@Sampleador]

and in brasil they speak portuguese

[@bifecubano]

@@Sampleador aight but he meant the musicality not the language

[@Sampleador]

Bossa nova came from Brasil

[@luisv491]

Tyler has really grown into a true Musician

[@stroads.]

LiveAtThePeak He always has been, tf?

[@CountryFriedChocobo]

I agree. His earlier albums were entertaining, but he really found himself with Flower Boy. Probably my most listened to album this year, and I hold high regards to DAMN, All Amerikkkan Bada$$$, 4:44, and so forth. Can't wait to see what else he does in the future.

[@John-nk3ej]

lol

[@LGnLA]

I am salty, this is my first time EVER hearing him & his band... WOW, FLOORED!! ❤

[@CountryFriedChocobo]

LGnLA Start checking out his clothing line and other projects he tackles. Guy is completely driven and always looks like he's appreciating life with what he has. Some of his older work isn't entirely the best (or should I say like this) and will not resonate with a lot of individuals, but you could tell early on Tyler was going somewhere. Glad you liked him! Go listen to the album!

[@mochidoie]

so much talent in one video

[@tonyrutledgejr]

Those girls sound beautiful. That harmonizing was 🔥. Props to everyone in this, but the sistas killed this.

[@Jessknowsbestt]

I love how he’s trying to make the girls laugh , i love how he’s enjoying himself , i love how he’s so talented , I love how he doesn’t care , I love how he loves music , I love how authentic he is , I love him & his existence!

[@leliabontempo2992]

who doesn't honestly

[@coreyblackmon2015]

LIES!

[@joeekker]

Ya he’s gay

[@santog342]

@@JoseCastro-us7rz jjajakaajajja

[@miguelcamacho3450]

“Nana in this mahfakah”

[@kierand9410]

NPR's sound techs deserve a medal. These live performances sound more lush than studio recordings.

[@johndeleonardis901]

Was about to comment "It was nice, but I could have heard the bass some more," but then I realized I'd only listened on laptop speakers 😌

[@SLA239]

Kieran D I totally agree!

[@KM-eb5yo]

IKR!! can they put all these recordings on Spotify

[@lukewiese6684]

For real. How does it sound this fucking good

[@kimbya]

Omg the sound is always on point

[@muhammadbagheri7394]

Tyler and J.I.D episode was the best show i ever seen. Thanks to NPR Music ♥

[@soggydoritogang3815]

Flower boy is Tyler’s greatest album and hearing it in tiny desk form is amazing!!

[@resurrectionh7001]

Why I thought when he said "go Spanish on em" they were gonna start singing in Spanish 😂

[@zacharypeavy7801]

ME TOO

[@stadusunids]

Right lol

[@DanielRiera]

Right? He says go Spanish and they play a Brazilian beat.

[@Idk-dd2gn]

Resurrection H nah. He was just talking about the shift in the drum pattern. I see what you mean tho 😂

[@jimmyneutron4632]

ME TOO!!!!!!

[@Poiisin]

Them two queens EATING them notes up

[@thabotshuma8767]

11:48

[@Brandyjanay]

One of my all-time favorites. Never get tired of this tiny desk! Also the lights don't get enough credit. so fire!

[@user-zm2oq4vb7l]

Tyler spitting bars and hitting the 2 E AND on the cabasa kills me. so effortless and makes it looks easy.

[@shawty865]

Tyler's skin is so god damn clear I can see my future

[@jasminedakota3958]

You can see your odd future

[@free_viruses2258]

That’s kinda odd

[@AirJacksonkicks]

skin glowing, clear of acne

[@namusjames]

When you live life as care free as this guy you wont be filled with stress and break out, theres lessons more than his lyrics can provide.

[@midilyfestyle]

Because he minds his motherfuckin business

[@ania5378]

Hearing these songs stripped are the best thing to happen to me all year

[@grooviestmaster]

ania Right!!!

[@drumjoey]

Couldn't have said it better.

[@dantssoapeim1969]

ania Now just the girls.

[@sebp400]

totally agree. the album versions are sick but these is different. amazing arrangements.

[@kingmoney209]

SEBp Mtl the album version sucks so damn bad it’s disappointing.

[@ragibperwez]

The lightning on the set looks so good 💜❤️ props to the one who was doin that

[@seungmin26]

feel so happy when i watch this video