Vic Chesnutt: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@kicksyyarosh5708]

My Vote for the most underrated Artist of all Time

[@williamcole960]

i think he is certainly not for everybody; his sound is not instantly appealing, but he is undeniably brilliant

[@Only1Feckitt]

to me, this is the art that is missing in most music

[@PeteAxeShields]

@@Only1Feckitt I totally concur .... those who " don't get it " will never " have it "

[@ShellMaky]

Where do I sign❤❤❤ Vic was a true gem

[@unfree.radical]

An absolute monster musician and poet, but almost unknown on the scale of things.

[@jamesd.6979]

Vic passed about 3 weeks after this.. this is a haunting portrait of a man at the end of his rope.. Doesn't necessarily seem like he really wanted to leave, but it sure looks to me like he knew he couldn't stay. He looks tired and exhausted. Beat up. It brings me great comfort knowing he is at peace.

[@MyBeautifulDarkTwistedFantasy6]

This video was uploaded about 6 months before he passed away

[@glowerworm]

That doesnt make sense. This was published in april, he died in december. Maybe you mean his show at the neighbors dog, that was about 3 weeks

[@knownaigm]

I'll never ever fully understand how this man could make such simple music so unbelievably rich and full and new and beautifully unique and genuine. As an artist myself I'll forever be in awe of what Vic was able to create out of so little, as if it was just organically spilling out of him, perfect in it's raw form.

[@WrinkledGhost]

❤

[@moko660]

1) When the Bottom Fell Out (At the Cut) 2) Very Friendly Lighthouse (Left to His Own Devices) 3) Panic Pure (West of Rome) 4) Society Sue (Skitter On Take-off) 5) Glossolalia (North Star Deserter)

[@cgreene32]

It's a real shame that we lost such a great talent. He certainly deserved much more than he got in life.

[@MrMkayultra]

Chris Greene yeah,all his Athens Ga friends deserted him Dec. 24

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

The car accident he had at 18 years old certainly changed the direction of his life for the worse

[@RichyDynamo]

It is rare that I recognize any artist's passing every year. Vic was beyond what any words could describe. I miss seeing him play music. Small clips are all we have of him, visually. I'm glad this exists. Thank you npr.

[@christiangasior4244]

Also his friend Mark Linkous aka Sparklehorse.

[@thebeareducationaltheatreo6709]

Somehow took me four or five views over several years to realize how very brilliant this is.

[@fwzzybird]

you are missed. so grateful for the music you left us.

[@Caroline-mp2ej]

I feel so fortunate to have seen VC live in Greenville SC at Pull 17, the club where I bartended. I found him to be amazing on so many levels. I was so saddened to hear that he decided to go. I cannot imagine it was an easy decision to make, but then again I didn't have the same crosses to bear in this lifetime. The only comfort is to think of him finally being unburdened by the physical world. Being free and suffering no more. Such a beautiful, brave, creative, feelingful soul. Thank you for the magic you shared with us and left us with.

[@janewilder7490]

its not clear it was exactly a straight up decision. He was doing well musically but Aetna and the US un Health system was going after his house.

[@glowerworm]

@@janewilder7490 he was $50k in Healthcare debt, and Christmas day is notoriously a very difficult day to get through if you have depression.

[@pkyle4653]

that first song tore my heart out and healed it at the same time. RIP VIC!

[@tearsforthedying]

I'm so glad I was able to see Vic perform at the Downstairs one night. I loved what I was hearing at the time, but it wasn't until years later, after much heartbreak and loss that I began to really appreciate his lyrics. He is missed.

[@ohmgroan2363]

Always deep and tremendously clever, but never pretentious or egotistical. Beautiful and honest. He takes you to places in song you hope never to experience in your own life, yet delivered in such an endearing way to never be off-putting. I would have loved to hang out with Vic; I suspect he was a lot of fun to be around.

[@ydalgol]

i never knew him personally obviously but Vic Chesnutt's life & passing touched me in so many ways. i feel such a connection to him & i am so grateful for this video, seeing a tiny glimpse into his personality is such a joy. we miss you, Vic. thank you for your art.

[@jamesd.6979]

Dude I literally just discovered him a couple weeks ago, I feel so blessed to have finally found his music. I'm a HUGE sparklehorse, elliott smith, songs: ohia / magnolia electric co, scott weiland guy.. something about the music from these sort of tragic figures has always just resonated deeply with me. Vic's the first one I found posthumously that touches me in this way and I feel an odd sense of grieving knowing I never supported him when he was still here.

[@MrMkayultra]

I'm sitting on my balcony with my ginger cat looking at a bright star in the sky. It's Vic

[@francispetaluma]

I was fortunate enough to see Vic live twice. Once in Toronto, he played a great show solo opening up for some other band I can't even remember who they were. The second time was in San Francisco, he was scheduled to play Bottom of The Hill tavern but, a few nights before it had a fire so the show was cancelled. Instead, the band played a free show at Amoeba records. It was one of the best live shows I've seen! I got to meet him and talk to him after the show. I miss Vic!

[@johnlittle3430]

I can't listen to him without wondering if he had any idea how much we loved him. RIP, Vic.

[@armageddonouttahere1090]

I started listening to Vic when I was a teenager. Loved his lyrics. Well, everything really. Wish he was still here.

[@gooeyduck99]

The world is a sadder place today, I'll miss you, Vic.

[@killpena]

I miss this man so much.

[@spanishflew]

the world stops when Vic sings

[@Woody_750]

yeah

[@crimesasforgiven]

yes. thank you having this up npr... was lucky enough to see him in 2008, touring with a silver mt. zion, and remains one of the greatest live performances of my life. such a nice guy.

[@addisonshinedown]

crimesasforgiven I will forever regret not knowing of either band earlier. I was close enough to go see them back then, but didn't know of either. I'm just praying that smz tours again ever

[@theheroofkvatch8370]

The best to him and Linkous

[@cshonholtz]

Mark was a genius too. And he too was in a tremendous amount of pain. R.I.P. to him and Teresa.

[@Woody_750]

Such a smart and lovely person. thx Mr Boilen.

[@kevinmichaelcallihansr5053]

K: @93milton The songs in order of being played (with the corresponding album in parentheses) are: 1) When the Bottom Fell Out (At the Cut) 2) Very Friendly Lighthouse (Left to His Own Devices) 3) Panic Pure (West of Rome) 4) Society Sue (Skitter On Take-off) 5) Glossolalia (North Star Deserter)

[@mikeboeck2667]

My friend from my Athens GA days. I was at the show where Stipe saw him solo, not with the The La-Dee-Dahs. He was opening for a friend's band. Stipe recorded and produced 'Little' the next day.

[@davidbronsonmusic]

I've heard a lot about Vic Chestnutt but this is my first time listening. I'm very happy I finally did - he seems to have an honesty and directness to both his lyrics ad delivery that are extremely rare - and beautiful. Very much look forward to getting to know more of him.

[@MoiraRussell]

Oh my God, he does Panic Pure, my favourite song of his ever. My heart can't take this.

[@anomalees]

if u wanna glimpse of the lyrical obtuseness & genius of Vic Chesnutt read his memoir by kristin hersh. he was so complex yet spiritually advanced. we miss u Vic. sighs. spread the love. Always, Jt

[@dobbsiancant]

best book i've read this year.

[@ChristinaLouise27]

Oh dang, THANK YOU for the tip

[@daysofbeingwildmx]

+1000

[@diaspo]

10 years since we lost Vic, and the world is still a broken mess. He would see the humour in that I think.

[@mikeboeck2667]

@John Jackson Not at all. Vic was a friend. He loved life. The physical pain became too much.

[@justinwilliams4126]

Blimey, if you thought the world was a mess a year ago then its dark now. At least Trump is gone. The next year will be better.

[@Tenskwatawa4U]

Yeah, but it always was. That's what he was saying. You can either deal with it on its terms... or do something else.

[@josephgrady2129]

First time ever listening to Vic, found by accident, beautiful lyrics, and It Is rather inspiring to see him play with his condition :) RIP

[@Roll_Todd]

Old friends, heroes, lifetimes Don't let a single memory fade away

[@ManuelGarcia-cz9hk]

I have just discovered this talented man!

[@FlyIndigoAstronaut]

@93milton The songs in order of being played (with the corresponding album in parentheses) are: 1) When the Bottom Fell Out (At the Cut) 2) Very Friendly Lighthouse (Left to His Own Devices) 3) Panic Pure (West of Rome) 4) Society Sue (Skitter On Take-off) 5) Glossolalia (North Star Deserter)

[@heartlandsoul0121]

David, I agree! the style and inflection infused into certain words that otherwise might not quite fit melodically, but are reconstructed to fit, like a perfect puzzle...

[@billdauphine951]

❤

[@odedfried-gaon2880]

what a an artist! intense... i actually liked his 'new' song the most, the one he played here for the first time. quite a sad story, the life of this brilliant man.

[@buryitiwontletyou]

completely agree. love his affect on it

[@timharper4246]

Being that he chose to pass on 3 weeks after this session, i think we now know why he so strongly felt called to have it recorded

[@billdauphine951]

This is a amazingly brave, even heroic person, period...IMHO ❤ .

[@contactdavidfair]

Loved Vic Chesnutt's music so much.. got me through my 20s

[@ChunkyLover69420]

I love npr i love vic chestnutt, why didnt i know this existed

[@ChunkyLover69420]

hey i'm back

[@papi_dummy]

me too

[@troymabbett2127]

love you vic and everyone who understands

[@anneyfresh2545]

Needed to remember Vic today. Thanks.

[@glowerworm]

I've come back to this many times. I love very friendly lighthouses most of all

[@vintagehide66]

we need his music today. we need peace.

[@Solomonpious]

Vic! Now this is certainly a classic Tiny Desk

[@HappyNBoy]

Just the second ever Tiny Desk Concert. Incredible performance, and so tragic that we lost him so soon after.

[@woodywoodham]

Why doesn't this have a million views???????

[@Tenskwatawa4U]

I guess it's because the world is kind of lousy when it comes to listening to so many helpful suggestions.

[@zetetick395]

Cheers for the sounds Vic 👍

[@Oldhouse_906]

I still can't believe he's gone. I regret every single time I didn't go see him perform.

[@toratorazumi]

Omg how i miss him.

[@penafidelensespelomundo966]

Happy birthday Vic , thankyou for all...

[@victoriasage8613]

Miss you, Vic.

[@29Stumps]

We miss you and love you, VC!

[@dreamcastergagaga50]

Vic.....I miss you

[@1herbiekritzer]

Fascinating guy.

[@SiwelYarrum]

Missing you still man. Just wild. It doesn't seem that long ago you were here.

[@sunkenindeaf]

12:02 He remembers correctly. "Two Sleepy People" was written by Hoagy Carmichael in 1938, with lyrics by Frank Loesser. 16:40 Sweet little drama --cannot tell if that was genuine insecurity or playful humour or a little bit of both. Followed by a knock-out song.

[@hermeschbird]

he was an old soul filled with extra-human goodness

[@lindaroot1752]

He went to Showtime Bowl in Athens October before he died . I was working there as the front counter clerk! He came thete with the Navy School

[@JamesKent]

I love him. never saw him live. a damn shame

[@gumpgarbonzo]

Vic is a god! Saw him a few weeks ago and he was amazing. As was his band!

[@andregas74]

You're amazing vic 😊😊😊

[@sirvidia]

was :(

[@deniscassiere]

Thank you for uploading it! :)

[@celiaporter]

Splendid. He was certainly dealt a bad break or two, but he suffered through and shined.

[@fosbrothers]

A first for me after seeing Bright Eyes cover his song 'flirted with you all my life' - an inspiration especially to someone like me who finds it so hard to write. The sheer poetry in his words and delivery al be it hampered by disability. Voice to die for, well I guess he did sadly

[@fengfengdiandian]

J'adore !!!

[@gianoutside]

amazing Vic

[@rocketracer69]

Fabulous.

[@viljanov]

He was unique. Just like his songs are.

[@ilikeitdark]

A true legend...RIP

[@SaladDays83]

So good.

[@williamcole960]

nooo WAYYY, a Vic Chestnutt Tiny Desk concert???

[@Feedurehed]

no words......only love

[@tofermauerhan]

I still miss Vic and Mark Linkous (Sparklehorse) terribly.

[@mikecruz2378]

his song "dodge" is the saddest song for me . RIP Vic

[@slicerprime]

I miss him.

[@lancelance9314]

Lobe you vic

[@lindaroot1752]

I miss Vic and Athens Ga

[@soulasylummeatpuppet]

Ok i will do that.by the way that was cool you stood up for Vic while those frat boys didnt know the greatness of Vic.im going to catch up on all the Drivn' n Cryin' ive missed out on.oh yeah thank's for all the great music.

[@Grayful_Dad]

"proud as punch", awesome

[@woodywoodham]

There goes my hero.

[@KB-mk9lv]

me too, late 90s from Athens

[@addxorsw9695]

There is a typo in the video name, his last name is Chesnutt not Chestnutt.

[@dildoit]

U corrrrrrcted it and it worked. Great respect

[@lindaroot1752]

That lava lite is from Big Lots

[@gkos2383]

Hobby sent me here. Thanks Hobby!

[@soulasylummeatpuppet]

this is soo amazing nobody like him.

[@CharlesHess]

His niece, Liz Durrett only made two albums but she is amazing.

[@aricandisgood]

Terrible to hear that Vic Chestnutt has passed away, and on Christmas no less.

[@Tenskwatawa4U]

That's just so you'll never forget the date he punched his card out tossed it in the dumpster in back.

[@TheKarlArsch]

@soulasylummeatpuppet It is written on the fingerboard of his guitar!!!

[@Sofia-fc5nj]

How far Tiny Desk has come!!!

[@MrMkayultra]

That lava lite he has in this video was bought at Big Lots

[@williemac1]

Vic,Dear Vic,for years to come,as the comment on this video at the top comment states,that lots of people had confusion over your name ensued.Almost everybody missed the point that you had the most amazing songs and you were a real talent,as opposed to the fake plastick junk we get today.for you,i'm always motorboating through life.you make sense when lots of others dont.peace and love.wherever you are xx

[@TTSSATTSR]

Oh, Vic.

[@TheCINEMASTERS]

Instantly recognized him from Sling Blade

[@gaetanproductions]

wow....

[@lindaroot1752]

I miss Athens

[@EvanArchambo]

What a goofy guy :) I love it!

[@MrMkayultra]

6 years

[@blu937]

RIP Vic.

[@superneko99]

"Geez." Vic was fucking funny.

[@PabloArceo-synclab]

:( god what a genius.

[@heartlandsoul0121]

Listen to Isadora Duncan, Coward...Danny Carmichael-about a boy who knows he's dying young and won't ever even have a girlfriend..if you can't feel that, you are dead inside:( As far as lyrics, sure they are straightforward-but the genius is in the delivery.