Now, Now: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- čas přidán 21. 11. 2017
- Nov. 15, 2017 | Daoud Tyler-Ameen -- Now, Now's breakout album, Threads, was not as much about breaking up as holding on. Its songs carried in them a weary recognition of how desire and nostalgia linger in the body and mind, and zoomed in on the brittle filaments that bind together people who have long since declared themselves better off apart. "I can sleep, I can sleep, I can sleep - soon," went one characteristically fraught line, teasing relief and then snatching it away as guitars cracked and rumbled like fireworks.
There's not much material evidence of how the band's next move might be different, but what little we have to go on is striking. Now, Now took the Tiny Desk stage with a minimal setup (dig the sampler as drum kit) that laid the vocals bare, but still lent the songs a room-filling pulse. Among those songs were "SGL" and "Yours," the two singles that heralded the band's return this summer (a full five years after Threads, with a pared-down lineup and no album yet announced, though the rumors say next year). As their performance here makes clear, KC Dalager and Bradley Hale have added a few new tools to their arsenal - synth-forward arrangements, that triplet swagger you loved from "The Wire" and "Run Away With Me," the word "baby" - but their focus on tiny moments between people just outside of love is as sharp as ever. If there's more where this came from, 2018 can't come soon enough.
Set List
"Yours"
"SGL"
"Separate Rooms"
MUSICIANS
KC Dalager; Bradley Hale; Jeffrey Sundquist; Daniel O'Brien
CREDITS
Producers: Daoud Tyler-Ameen, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, CJ Riculan, Alyse Young; Editor: Niki Walker; Production Assistant: Salvatore Maicki; Photo: Christina Ascani/NPR
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Every Now, Now comments section gets dominated by ppl talking about their older material. But this is such beautiful/perfect escapism. Everyone contemplate the best days behind you. Do this Now,
I think this is KC's best live vocal performance and I've been a fan since 2007 so I've heard a lot. This band deserves to be wayyyy more popular. Good god, this is so good.
I love that it almost looks like NPR doesn't read the comments at all, and just continues to bring great artists I've never heard of to the Tiny Desk! Hugely appreciated! Love you guys
that being said, I would _kill_ to see a Death Grips Tiny Desk Concert.
Fuck off. MC Ride isn't stable enough to show up to the DC office.
RedShadow Same here. They have definitely contributed to expanding my musical repertoire. I often share the clips with friends and get positive feedback. Music can be a great gift.
do you expect to leave a comment like "bring this artist on" and then it just happens
If they did, Josh Rogosin would be earning $500,000/yr
I am so happy that I found this. Now, Now blows me away! Great songs and the music compliments the lyrics perfectly.
Yeah, they are great!
She sings wonderfully and is beautiful, reminds me of an old love from my youth
If you are on the fence on the band, check out their recorded stuff. Especially the song "Prehistoric", one of my all time favorites.
Yesss... this is a masterpiece... it's my favorite too
I first discovered Now, Now on Spotify with their song Prehistoric and I absolutely fell in love. One of their strong suits. I the listened to all of their “Saved” album and was completely blown away. Different tones? Different times. Love each.
Agreed. That entire album is amazing.
I LOVE this band so much it's ridiculous.
Now, Now's music speaks to me. Such a great band, cool sound, cool message! I want more concerts in that format from them! Awesome.
She seems a sweet soul. So cool. Great sounds.
They completely messed with one of my fav songs, and I still love it. Digging the 'Stranger Things' vibe.
This is one of my favorite tiny desks. I love it.
They tied his arm up... So much symbolism
There are a few comments here comparing this performance to stuff on their album or to a previous grouping (with a former member), but I've never heard or seen Now, Now and I think this was incredible! I love their sound and aesthetic.
The dude on the beat is just chillin lol
That dude is my nephew Jef 🙂
@@ellenhater8764 HAHAHA WHY THE FACE? jeff is killin it
Cuz he’s a super awesome guy and I love him ❤️
u ever hear music that you've pictured or heard in your head but hasn't existed in real world? this. wow. amazing.
Best live version I’ve found of “yours” on CZcams so far. This new record is beautiful, it has kept me dreamy and happy for weeks now, be encouraged and keep making amazing music now now :)
wooow, this version of separate rooms gave me chills!!!
Love this version of SGL😍😍😍😍😍
love this band! stripped down or not, still rockin'! these arrangements are different, but in a cool introspective way, like suddenly being hit by a familiar realization. these versions also allowed me to really listen to their lyrics, which take on whole new meanings and emotions now. thanks npr!
These guys freaking brought it
this band should be so famous
god i love them so much
Now, Now sounds glorious here c:
I like their song Wolf. These were great too.
I love how brad has his solo project's name on his keys ! it would be very cool to have a Sombear session too !
Haven’t seen them in forever!
Love these new versions
Ive never heard anything of this band and i love everything about it!! Im totally a new fan thank you for making incredible music and thanks to NPR to keep bringin such amazing artists! Lots of love from Argentina.
Specticwoods If you wanna listen to thier old stuff, their albums are "threads", "giants" and "cars", to name just a few. But im sure if you click on one in youtube you`ll jump straight into a wonderful portal of their music. Searches would also become easier if you use their former band name "now, now every children". Peace.
Cloud Empire Ty for the recommendation dude, and I've already listened to some of their old music like the album threads, it's different from what they do know but I really like it :))
Specticwoods No problem brother, glad you are enjoying their stuff just like I do. Keep on being awesome!
Cloud Empire You too! And I hope you have a fantastic year. Saludos desde Argentina amigo.
Specticwoods All of the best for the year ahead, sending good vibes from South Africa!
Omg Cacie and Brad 😍😍😍😍😍😍. I don’t know what some of these comments are saying, no matter what - Now Now will always sound amazing to me
I'm so in love with KC♥️
Since 2007 for me. Lol
saw at baby's bk last night ... soooooo goooooooooooooood!
I love them so much they are the nicest and most talented people I cant wait to see them do more and more Im so happy they made a comeback after so long! All their music is absolutely timeless. they bop everyone please continue to hype them up!
Fkn Great! Can't wait 4 a new album!
i like it. reminds me of cyndi lauper and Haim. and an old band called grandaddy
I don't know if you realized, but the "Old band called Grandaddy" part was quite punny. I just thought I should point that out.
Thank you NPR and Now,Now this is so amazing, I'm in love with this vibe.
Such a good music! Really nice!
This is the first I hear them. I guess their full band live performance would be great.
am i the only one who thinks their newest album is their best stuff yet
Nope. I think that too.
I would agree with you, but their performance at Audiotree live made fall in love for them (old members). Yet this is an amazing performance. Their new album is great dough
same here
I like it a lot. I bump it all the time. BUT Threads is on another level imo
Thank you so much for being here? uhhhhh...don't they work there? Such a huge fan of all the amalgamations of this band, and love the new arrangements !
Sweet! Guess I'll watch this later, later.
loving it
they deserve to be bigger
so much love to you guys. can't wait to see what comes next :) come to toronto!!
Awesome music this time around! You guys should invite The Deer Hunter to come for a session.
I Love you guys it's official - i may be a noob but, i do like this version 'Yours' better here.😍🤗 it speaks to my soul more here. Bravo! ❣💖💓💜💋💫💌 I'm introducing it to a friend it reminds me of, Thanks! 😘🤗😍😎
Now, Now--->>> "They Are Very Now Now- I Can Tell You That!"🤗😍😎 Bravo crew! NPR=Nails It Again! 💜💜💜💜💖💗💣💣💣💥💥💥💫💫💫 watch it a 2nd time around, don't mind if I Do!🤗😁😍
I love this.
That was great.
I love Now, Now. But they should have brought an acoustic for SGL. The instrumental felt very muted in this one, which is odd for them. They usually have some amazing instrumental.
Amazing version
Cool sounds
As someone who's used to the surround sound experience of seeing them live.. this was different. Not bad, just different. Something about the combo of the different audio equipment and the "stripped down" compositions of the songs doesn't translate as well as it does at their usual performances.
Mostly, I'm just thrown off by Bradley on keys 😅😂
But all in all, super proud of these bbz! And horray for trying something new 💕
Great song! Love how she's not singing to the actual mic so cool!
Love this.
Interesting. Check out their Audiotree session if you want to hear the band in its prime.
HELL YEA!
wow!
Nice! very Nice!
The description in the vid is one best ones i've ever read
This is really good.
Cacie's Mum will be very happy today :D
This version of separate rooms 🥹
Youuu don’t mind so I don’t minddd
Its been years since I didnt heard from them
Boom
oh my 40 seconds in I was hooked!
Hope the album version of SGL sounds like this one here. But it won't :-(
i like tha music a lot...
her hair is FIRE though...
woahhhhhhhhhhh
BROCKHAMPTON tiny desk would be hard
I don't know if they could fit the entire group
to fit
i'd do anything to see that happen. given the nature of their live shows, it'd be impossible for all of them to stand still in that small space. but it would be incredible
GeorgetheGreat Tough luck lad
HEY. BRING BØRNS ON HERE PLEASE
Saved is a no skips album
brad should have his own TDC as sombear... well if he ever decides to record a new album lol
Harmonies are very similar to Civil Wars. Dig it!
brad has beefed up
I love this band and I’m glad to see them here. But I would have killed to see them do this before their guitarist left
People that don’t really like this should check out their album Threads. It’s way different than this, but it’s seriously incredible if you’re into indie/grunge music
Indie yes, but Hunny, Grunge no.
Hana okay you got me. They’re not grunge. But at times, when they’re riffs gets heavier, you can hear some influence. I think me calling them grunge was too far
People love Threads and understandable, but even the stuff before that is fucking awesome. Like the first 2 EP's and "Cars" and "Neighbors" albums.
Listen to Tancred
Damn, I wish they would've done Thread
Yeah, but it doesn't feel or sound the same without Jess. At least not for me since I found them when Audiotree uploaded them
Something from "Cars" LP would've been cool too.
would love a balance and composure one
hiatus kaiyote pleasee
!
What happened to the other girl that was in the band? Weren't there 2?
Look for Tancred (y)
It makes me sad because I was in love with Jess.
Sounds like College, cool sound
Are you guys still comin' back after all these years?
I love the way this band sounds.
Their next album is titled "Saved" and features a crucifix necklace.
Is this a christian band?
Just to be transparent; I would be disappointed to find out that's the case.
Separate rooms💜
I like it. But i think i prefer their old lineup.
Can we please get Milo Greene Or Ben Howard
Yeah I was pretty disappointed it wasn't the older music :(
Her voice is better now
Sounds incredibly similar to Niki and the Dove, I had to go check they weren't the same band with a different name.
They need to do prehistoric with this new style ^^
Does anyone know who the blue shirt keyboardist is and if he has any social media?
its good, easily can place this on stranger things sound track ha
synth arpeggios? stranger things.
Hi KC's mom ):):)!!
So aside playing drums, he also sings and plays keyboard? Is there anything he can't do? Lol.
They flipped separate rooms!!!
Is this the soundtrack to Stranger Things?
Now, Now is great, but their real bangers are from when they were Now, Now Every Chilldren.
Jake Gyllenhaal on the keys
This band is going to be huge. Just bought the recent album Save - speechless of how good they are.
I am glad they have abandoned the "shoegaze" style and went for more trip-pop. "Save" is the pivot point in their recognition as a band!
I forgot jess isn't in this band anymore :(
Guttsu Yeah but that latest Tancred album is *amazing*
I don't know if I like this new stile of theirs. I mean, it's cool and all but I like the old stuff better. That version of "Separate rooms" didn't make me shiver in emotion like the Threads version.
EDIT: Alright, I have to make some corrections to my last comment. I listened to the video a second time, and though keeping my thought about "Separate Rooms" the same, I feel like the other songs are not that bad after all. I will surely love the old albums with all my heart but this new style isn't completely unsuccessful. It is like a crossover between shoegaze and vaporwave, not bad at all
Charlie Day has a band? Kinda disappointed Nightman wasn't on the set list