Great Lake Swimmers: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
  • Great Lake Swimmers vocalist Tony Dekker has developed a sterling track record for gentle ruminations on nature, beauty, conflict and the human body. In this three-song set, "Everything Is Moving So Fast" and "Pulling on a Line" were both drawn from Great Lake Swimmers' latest album, Lost Channels. The set closes with my favorite Great Lake Swimmers song, "Various Stages" (from 2005's Bodies & Minds).
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Komentáře • 52

  • @stringfever100
    @stringfever100 Před 12 lety +20

    I love the fact that many of the artists on this series seem so shy and introverted and at a loss for words when they have to talk. But then when they start to sing some kind of magic happens and they seem above the rest of us, emotionally, spiritually, and in terms of their many talents.

    • @Draithian
      @Draithian Před 3 lety +2

      I Grew up with Tony, he really is a reserved and shy person. But one of the nicest people you could meet.

    • @stringfever100
      @stringfever100 Před 3 lety +4

      @@Draithian Wow. this is like a message in a bottle. I wrote a comment and nine years late someone responds!!! Hilarious.

    • @Roger_Ramjet
      @Roger_Ramjet Před 2 lety +2

      @@stringfever100 it's still a relevant comment!

  • @ClassicsCinema
    @ClassicsCinema Před 11 lety +7

    Genuine. No mask. Just lays it out there hiding nothing. No false bravado, nothing fake. Tony, if I had millions, I'd give you a million a year to keep making this beautiful music.

  • @ilikehatz
    @ilikehatz Před 5 měsíci +1

    Going to watch this guy and his band tonight - can't wait 💜💜

  • @nicohernandez2996
    @nicohernandez2996 Před 4 lety +4

    I’ve always loved the Great Lake Swimmers for many years and this brings me so much peace every time I listen.

  • @deedubsclub
    @deedubsclub Před 15 lety +6

    i love great lake swimmers!!!

  • @KevinQualls
    @KevinQualls Před 12 lety +6

    Tony Dekker is a great lyricist.....he translates his message very well.

  • @amyjogonzalez
    @amyjogonzalez Před 14 lety +2

    I don't always watch a tiny desk concert all the way through, but I didn't want this one to end. I'm seeing them next week in Ann Arbor with my daughter---can't wait.

  • @anonymousnoname3
    @anonymousnoname3 Před 12 lety +1

    his personality and the shyness and gentleness in his voice when he answers questions reminds me soooooo much of elliott smith. which is a great thing

  • @marlenv75
    @marlenv75 Před rokem +1

    I love this so much 💗 such a beautiful voice! Such talent!

  • @Cota0514
    @Cota0514 Před 2 lety

    This performance of Various Stages is simply perfection.

  • @Mormanizer
    @Mormanizer Před 12 lety +1

    their lyrics are pure poetry

  • @brooklyndoran
    @brooklyndoran Před 9 lety +5

    Confession: I listen to this all the time and sing along using the Julie Fader harmonies from Lost Channels.

  • @abramovichniv
    @abramovichniv Před 3 lety +1

    Awww he's so shy, that's cute

    • @kimwestrope7677
      @kimwestrope7677 Před 5 měsíci +1

      He is truly like that... honestly, the nicest person ever met.

  • @tdnorthey
    @tdnorthey Před 10 lety +1

    fantastic treasures at your Tiny Desk

  • @willy1254wonka
    @willy1254wonka Před 12 lety +1

    beautiful....

  • @gufreter
    @gufreter Před 13 lety

    Example of a true, true artist, Mr. Dekker

  • @arfurlife
    @arfurlife Před 12 lety +1

    very very nice voice and pretty good on guitar too. A new talent indeed.

  • @Igogreen2
    @Igogreen2 Před 11 lety +1

    Great music!

  • @akayrk
    @akayrk Před 11 lety +1

    ahhh love it, love it!

  • @Novarsen
    @Novarsen Před 11 lety

    Hey, guys/girls! I love your studio! I've found out thiese videos today and I feel like I've found a musical spring of gold!

  • @adilsonsilva5101
    @adilsonsilva5101 Před rokem

    Very Good, congratulation fron Brazil

  • @RasAbramJJ
    @RasAbramJJ Před 12 lety

    Profound talent Mr. Dekker and also the rest of your band - I'm impressed. I heard your song "Various Stages" at the end credits of a movie made this year, it totally captivated my consciousness and prompted me to look for info of the song, so I eventually did a search and stumbled upon this video. Am so glad I followed my mind. You have a 1 more fan from the Isles Bro. Nice program Tiny Desk concert, I'll stay tuned. Keep up the good work Swimmers.

  • @GlennMosby
    @GlennMosby Před 12 lety +1

    Man he's good!

  • @flipzoso
    @flipzoso Před 15 lety

    Amazing. I'm surprised this doesn't have more views.

  • @Giselle62
    @Giselle62 Před 11 lety

    I see the Rolling Stone Music Guide and some Uncuts on the shelf. I like both of the first songs heard 'em on Radio Paradise for the last several years and always sing along.

  • @DavidC119
    @DavidC119 Před 15 lety +1

    his voice is so.... it seems so innocent to me somehow 5 stars :]

  • @busracanbeyli6426
    @busracanbeyli6426 Před 5 lety +3

    I wish a woman who loves daisies meet your eyes in the flower garden.

  • @CorbettMD
    @CorbettMD Před 15 lety

    Agreed!

  • @juliacezanne7791
    @juliacezanne7791 Před 9 lety

    Harmonica over banjo!

  • @carokapranos
    @carokapranos Před 11 lety +1

    lindo

  • @courtandspark86
    @courtandspark86 Před 14 lety

    ugghh. in love.

  • @dbockbock
    @dbockbock Před 12 lety

    the chorus sounds like a slowed down Foo Fighters This is a call....just the notes really :) Great song though, love his voice

  • @brittaperry7994
    @brittaperry7994 Před měsícem

    Does the first song belong to them?

  • @MrMoldGRavy
    @MrMoldGRavy Před 12 lety

    @justshoe whats that suppose to mean?

  • @dbockbock
    @dbockbock Před 12 lety

    Sorry I meant Learn to Fly!

  • @MaskyMasky
    @MaskyMasky Před 10 lety +2

    He looks like Rick Grimes.

  • @justshoe
    @justshoe Před 12 lety

    @arfurlife new?! you're kidding right?

  • @MrMoldGRavy
    @MrMoldGRavy Před 12 lety

    oh i though you meant it in a different way

  • @gregoryian123
    @gregoryian123 Před 8 lety +3

    comments about his "shyness" or awkwardness to me are Canadian personality traits. look at early Wayne Gretzky or Mike Myers and you will see the same

    • @MrGrimsbonian
      @MrGrimsbonian Před 7 lety

      gregoryian123 look at Jim carrey, but I do know what you mean

  • @thejennytree
    @thejennytree Před 11 lety

    Foxy.

  • @marthawake781
    @marthawake781 Před 11 lety

    He reminds me of Adam Cullen
    They even play the same guitar!
    builttolastmusic(dot)com/adam
    Check him out!

  • @Thebatterside
    @Thebatterside Před 11 lety

    RIck Grimes.

  • @dolphindanny98
    @dolphindanny98 Před 12 lety

    It's supposed to mean that the Great Lake Swimmers are not new talent in the slightest. They've been around for nine years or so, as of this year, so they're not new in any stretch of the word. They are talented, though.

  • @merti4punkt0
    @merti4punkt0 Před 11 lety

    ..

  • @ChillPenguin69
    @ChillPenguin69 Před 13 lety

    almost skipped over this vid cause i didnt like the beginning of the first song... welll that was almost the biggest mistake ive ever made

  • @girlsaidso
    @girlsaidso Před 12 lety

    yooo he's awkward. but such a great singer. SUCH a great singer. but still seriously awkward. lol

  • @sptfgpn
    @sptfgpn Před 11 lety

    stilted conversations in between the songs.