CHAI: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Watch Chai play "Hi Hi Baby", "N.E.O.", "Fashionista" and "Future" at the Tiny Desk.
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Oct. 23, 2019 | Bob Boilen -- My face hurt from smiling so much! That's what I remember most about CHAI's Tiny Desk. CHAI is a sweet, colorful blanket of joy. These four women from Japan - twin sisters Mana and Kana, along with Yuna and Yuuki - are on a mission to expand the conventional notion of what we think of as "cute" or "kawaii" as it's called in Japan.
So, the quartet made its grand entrance wearing hooded pom-pom outfits, with loosely choreographed dance moves, while the band's song "This Is CHAI" played boombox style. It felt adorable. But once the hoodies came off, revealing their matching pink, crop top uniforms, the serious fun began.
CHAI's music leans punkish, and the outfits quite pinkish. The songs played at the Tiny Desk come from both the band's 2017 album Pink and the 2019 album appropriately named Punk. The group's lyrics bounce back and forth from Japanese to English, often in the same sentence.
CHAI chose "Future" for the final song, with more lyrics to brighten my smile and the smile of those around me.
"This is just my FUTURE！
This song about us forever！
Are you ready？
Never seen before！
It's just what I imagined！
Come on!"
If you're looking to lighten your life, the Future is CHAI.
SET LIST
"Hi Hi Baby"
"N.E.O."
"Fashionista"
"Future"
MUSICIANS
Mana: vocals, keys; Kana: vocals, guitar; Yuna: vocals, drums; Yuuki; vocals, bass
CREDITS
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineers: Josh Rogosin, James Willetts; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Jeremiah Rhodes, CJ Riculan; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey; Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Bob Boilen/NPR - Hudba
their rhythm section is heckin' TIGHT. I would pay to see literally just the bassist and drummer groove together.
Search for Hi Hi Baby live.
The drummer does a collab with Yoyoka, released today.
@@DMCDObidon do you have a link
@@pnutdraws If you ment the collab with Yoyoka let me know and I will post a link for that.
@@DMCDObidon no i meant the original comment, you say to search for hi hi baby live but i couldnt find anything so i was wondering if you had a link for that
Never heard such a crunchy baseline over objectively adorable singing. I’m pretty sure I’m super into it.
まさかこのチャンネルでCHAIを見る日が来るとは笑
それな
同じく
わかる
Thank god (or whoever your choice of worship is) for the google translate plugin.
これを機にもっともっと日本人出てきてほしいな！CHAIは確か日本人出演者3番目。
Came for the thumbnail
Stayed for the....
Well honestly don't why I stayed
I'm guessing for me at least, was the amusement for how fun they seem to have doing it, even if it's not exactly something I'd listen to otherwise.
*know
its way too early for this. lemme get a lil fukd up after work and try again.
@@psyzone166 Amen brother. lol
That's a lip-sync, not a performance. And a bad one at that! 👎🎧
I'm so confused😂 yet i cant stop watching
exactly
Patricia Rafael That last tune was a serious bop!
That’s the effect
I feel you
Patricia Rafael right
they are superorganism's best friend
underrated
@@siddharthsingh7747 they are in fact superorganism's best friend. orono mention and share about them in instagram.
@@ridhofiesta4408 wholesome
@@ridhofiesta4408 Huh, that doesn't surprise me at all. I saw the thumbnail and the very first thing that came to my mind was Superorganism. Cool how things work out like that sometimes.
i think they're friends with wednesday campanella too. i found chai through kom_i's recommendation
This is some nice procrastination material right here
Sure is!
I'm avoiding studying for engineering, what about you guys?
Samuel Wills I’m avoiding my biology work. 🥳 wooo
@@samuelwills3131 Haha, I'm just avoiding sleeping.
@@samuelwills3131 A Large variety of study related assignments.
0:00 - This is Chai
1:43 - Hi Hi Baby
3:19 - N.E.O.
4:58 - Fashionista
7:18 - Band Introduction
8:00 - Future
I don't know why, but thanks!!!
Yeah, we're all watching the whole thing anyway lol
Thank you!!
Wait is the intro an actual song tho
rollercoaster24 yes, its called “this is CHAI”
CHAI を見るとハッピーになる☺️
My last four brain cells be like this
Edward Daniell 😂😂😂😂
This comment had me dying at work! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
jajajajajaja thank you
Wins internet for the day.
HAHA!
These women are refreshingly original. I dig their pop style
I love how the Tiny Desk Series can surprise me with something I didn't know I wanted so bad.
Just summed it up 100%... I'm pretty sure this is their tagline :D
i just watched them live at the Iceland Airwaves yesterday and honestly that was one of the best shows of the festival because of the high energy they were bringing in - such a contrast to the mostly whispy and mellow icelandic music scene. i danced my heart out for their entire set - they were amazing live, so much energy (more than this!)
Right? I saw them at SXSW🎶 It feels so weird to see them seated😆
I loveeee that Tiny Desk is the perfect platform for ALL musical artists from super mainstream popular to insanely niche and unique. What a magical channel.
I'm Mana
I'm Kana
We are twins
Same face, same face...
I'm Yuuki
...and... I'm Yuna
We are... not twins
Yes
We are... CHAI!!!
@@skababiez1520 min 7:15
I like it. But i can't figure out why. I love their minimalism.
I love it...because it's Chai!
Dude this is amazing
何処にも無いCHAIの世界がサイコーにhappyにしてくれる💕😋🍭
I wish people would stop saying they get confused or think they are on drugs when watching this. Look into their lyrics! They are spreading a message that sorely needs spread these days. We all have worth! Spread positivity! You are beautiful as you are!
I saw them a couple weeks ago in a festival in Chile and I am not lying when I say it was A TRULY RELIGIOUS EXPETIENCE. Their energy man, reminded me what music it's all like: doing what your body and creative feels like to.
Chai come back to Chile 🇨🇱🇨🇱🌹🌸😊
まさかここでチャイ観るとわー笑。嬉しいわ
I saw chai in concert about a year ago. Honestly one of the most wonderful and entertaining acts I’ve ever seen. I hope for nothing but the best for them
Spirit animal: Jigglypuff.
😂😂😂
perfect hahaha
Gabriel Chavarria nailed it
😂🤘
Funniest thing I've read today!
this was something different, and i never would have heard them otherwise. so there's that.
Yep
Kinda wish I did not ever hear of them after watching a good chunk of it...
ををこれはすごい びっくりした 日本のミュージックシーンはこれからかも！！！
tiny deskで初めて日本人初めてみました。chaiさん初めて知ったけどめっちゃかっこいいです。。
I was arguing with my kids & i started playing this...they ended up cleaning the entire house dancing & laughing😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😍😍😍😍😍
Letshego Precious I should try this to my kid...
This my official kid carpool music.
that's funny because in one of their videos they are cleaning ladies
let me test this tomorrow
Didn’t expect to stay. Yet here I am, 10 mins in and surprisingly intrigued.
最高！！
大好きCHAI！！！！！❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m Japanese and I’m proud of CHAI!!!
you should be, they're the best
They are korean
They are awesome!!!!
they are not... @@street45jazz
Whoever recorded this did an excellent job. The drums and bass are *amazing*.
Eternal props to those audio engineers.
kawaiii❣️
声がまた、惹きつけるだろうねぇ👍🏻
On my fifth time in a row watching this now.
How do I make it stop? Do I want it to stop?
What's happening to me?
Shhh, hold up. It's starting again....
😆😆😆
I’m obsessed with their outfits, dance moves and their songs slaaayyyy
Entrance & first song...
Me: This ain't for me man
Last song....
Me: Still listening 😆
Same
Same!
Same same
hahaha
The energy from this band is so weird im like extremely uncomfortable but also having the time of my life.
Perfect reflection !
Nailed it. I lived in Tokyo for about 3 years, so I am 100% qualified to say, now you have too!
I felt the same, thank you!
Daniel ConR You’re the only one, this is miserable.
How is this weird?
CHAIすげえ！！！
Such a pure performance. Also that drummer is really nailing it.
Very cute. 10/10 performers. I hope they get their own show someday
*I LOVE THESE LADIES!*
"Same face, same face!" This was so much fun! Thank you Tiny Desk!
適当にクリックしたら、、、え！？まさかのチャイさん。我らがチャイさん！
今日も可愛いです！
NPRでCHAI!!! 最高です！
As someone who’s into kawaii, feminism, and am very pink myself, CHAI is one of my favorite bands on the planet. I love that these women wrap some pretty serious topics in a sweet candy coating and challenge the stereotypical Japanese concepts of beauty and strength. Their energy and joy are infectious, too. I wish I could spend a day hanging out with them. 💖💖💖
They deserve the grammy they are after! The whole world should hear their message :)
CHAI is so good and this just confirms it for me! These Ladies are so talented!
My brain at 9am: "I'm so tired, early bedtime tonight"
My brain at 1am: this...
🤣yesssssss 😂
待ってたよー！
finally chai's in this roooom!!!!
おお！凄いとこ出ましたね👏🏻
interesting.. I will always celebrate originality.. and that bass player is in the pocket like what!
IM SO HAPPY I GOT TO SEE THEM IN PERSON
SAME HERE
日本の誇り！！！CHAI！！
公開されてから何回も観てしまいます。すごくレアな"ゆるいCHAI"のライブ映像、最後のフューチャーがピースフルでかわいくて、この曲がもっと好きになりました。
ホント。何回も見ちゃう。数曲なのにね、バンドの。幅とか良さがスゴイ良く出てる！中毒中毒
Kinda indifferent but I feel obligation to support weird whenever I see it. Also bassist is killing it
Bassist slays confidence on that last song. So great. Def was my favorite moment
Ross Markers same
I have a feeling Tyler, the creator would love this max.
Awesome bassist
Way to support weird
This band is grooving so hard. Sound wise, very advance. Harmonious at the same time.
But finally Chai is here, thx NPR :)
Say what you will, but it’s super neat seeing something different coming into the US and UK from Japan. They’re new and fun and creative and cute and have a lot of musical talent and passion for their craft! Very different and new and original.
すげーCHAI. 目指せグラミー！！
Synth melody of the song future is so beautiful and nostalgic.
They're so happy and enthusiastic, I loved it, they endeared me a lot after the beginning. I liked everything, but the bass in general and the last song, oh so good. Really chill
Loved this so much! Thank you Tiny Desk for bringing CHAI on! The innocence and fun-ness of the music was honestly so refreshing. Just what I needed!
This band is superb! It's sad that they stopped playing and recording. All the best to all of them! Viva Chai!
Such a tight sound, especially the drums
That bassist and drummer wow!
What will my friends think when i show them my new favorite band
😂 😂 😂 Exactly what I thought
They should say alsome if they like DEVO.....
i bet they immediately book ticket to japan to watch ‘em live
Just play the video and let it hypnotize your friends too.
Didn’t think an outfit like this could exist. Outta this world cute!
they wear it for all their concerts
Their dream is Grammy!!!!
CHAI, spread more to the world!
This is another example of NPR and the tiny desk crew being one of the most important mediums for musicians and people to enjoy new music and groups.
I love this. Thank you!
CHAIは笑顔が素敵でほんと可愛い！
This drummer is quite good.
The bassist too
I love them so much.
YAAAASS!!!
they're so good
I 💗 CHAI
本当にずっと待ってたので嬉しい！😭💗
Didn't know what to expect with that thumbnail. Ended up loving every second of it, they have a real knack for making you just feel happy with their unique sound and fun energy, so upbeat but never in a boring way. Very cool 5/5
Thanks tinydesk, I seriously needed something in my life rhat is this jam-packed with joy and positivity. Thoroughly enjoyed this one.
Chai is my 2019 favorite band and i will fight every single person that dares to disrespect them
ありがとう！
こんなに音楽でいつでも気分
良くなれるってか
自分のこと全部肯定出来る音楽があるなんて！
I feel like this is the kind of band you have to watch live
I've seen them at Clockenflap 2023 in HK and their energy is next level
I love that NPR is bringing in musicians from Japan. To not make it seem like Japan's music scene is only a colorful candy land I suggest to invite Ichiko Aoba with her heavenly and incomparable voice.
ライブの冒頭この服で出て来てやるなら分かるんだけれどもこの間大阪で観たら
ある程度ライブ進んでからこれ始まってビビった。
正体を明らかにしてから正体を隠すという。革命だ。
なんだろう。最後の曲いつ聴いても泣きそうになる。ありがとうchai
かっこいい！ 期待してるー応援してる☆ どこまでも真剣にクレイジーに突き進んでいってほしい！
saw them open up for Mitski in oakland ! they did amazing!!!!
可愛い！！！
I clicked this because I was intrigued by the thumbnail.
I have no idea what I just watched, I have never heard of these ladies before but by Christ, I loved every minute of this! They were awesome!!
かわいい
Them album PUNK is one of the Best Albums of the Year!
I'm in love with their energy
I love their energy so much. Went to a random show to see them once and it was to worth it.
Wow wow wow !! What is this ??
I love them, love them, love them !
What the fun times is this? Tight grooves, quirky look, catchy lyrically. loved it. thanks tiny desk.
I'm pretty sure I wanted to stop watching but I couldn't for some reason.....
That 10 minutes flew by!
I saw them live opening for Whitney and they brought so much energy and fun into the place. These girls are killing it!!
Third song I thought they sing "we are fascista" and I was like "well that escalated quickly"
Jajajajajajajajajajja best comment ever
Hahahaha
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 They are saying, "Fashionista", but thank you for that laugh!😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂
lol.
saw them opening for mitski in houston and i fell in love! their energy is amazing& i absolutely love their performances!!!
Their good vibes are so infectious!
Loved that! Great bass, rhythm and synths, very funky.
truly original. but even beautiful. that’s why we love music.
I just finished binging on their official CZcams channel. They are refreshingly creative. ...and they can really execute on their instruments. The sing like babies, but all four can really play funk guitar, bass, etc. ...They really need to start a US tour.
CHAI!!! They are so cute but also super cool at once. Unbelievable...definitely I will go to their performance.
They are actually really good musicians!! I don‘t know why but I just gotta stay here...plus the bass and drums are killing it, holy moly!
I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS
待ってましたーー！！
ive always loved chai im so glad this exists
These people are too pure.