Darlingside: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- May 4, 2018 | Bob Boilen -- Even though the world will eventually come to an end, there's still beauty and hope in all of us and in song. That about sums up the wistful mystery that is the music of Darlingside. The quartet brought dystopian storytelling wrapped in choral harmony with this performance at the Tiny Desk. Their singing is layered on a bed of percussive and melodic tones, made with guitars both acoustic and electric, violin, cello, mandolin and a tiny synthesizer. For all its upfront simplicity, in voice and acoustics, Darlingside's Tiny Desk Concert has stuck with me as a most compelling performance - a perfect match of songwriting, with contributions from all members.
The first song they performed comes from the band's 2015 debut album Birds Say. "The God of Loss" was inspired by the Arundhati Roy book The God of Small Things, and by the main character's attempts to preserve humanity in the face of competing forces. The other two songs Darlingside performed are from Extralife, the Boston quartet's perfectly crafted third album: "Best of the Best of Times" and the title track "Extralife." That cut track starts off the album with these lines:
"It's over now
The flag is sunk
The world has flattened out
Under the under grow
I've always found
A level further down
As I begin to lose hold of
The fiery flowerbeds above
Mushroom clouds reset the sky
Extralife"
Through these end-of-time lyrics comes deep appreciation for what we have and what's worth holding on to. And through it all Darlingside's humor shines, with in-between chatter about quiche and common bonds. Don't miss this band's music. This is the perfect introduction to Darlingside, right here.
SET LIST
"The God of Loss"
"Best Of The Best Times"
"Extralife"
MUSICIANS
Dave Senft, Don Mitchell, Auyon Mukharji, Harris Paseltiner
CREDITS
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Maia Stern, Dani Lyman; Production Assistant: Joshua Bote; Photo: Eslah Attar/NPR. - Hudba
Until you see them live you don't understand how talented these guys are.
Exactly. They are simply stunning live.
Saw them at Bristol Hippodrome. A night I’ll never forget. The Catbird Seat was my wedding song.
It's crazy just how many instruments they can all play and how many they use in recordings, especially the number of unconventional instruments and sounds you don't often hear in rock music.
This is one of those bands that you will always remember hearing for the first time and what it was like.
Correct!
I was at the first concert where they made it after getting promoted by xpn. It was special man.
Huge props to the sound guy for these tiny desk concerts. The mix often sounds better than the studio version of the song.
Absolutely agree. These concerts often make me wanna buy the original records. And many times I was very disappointed then.
You'll probably appreciate Audiotree as well. Not all are top-tier like tiny desk but they have some great setups, depending on the video.
They run the mix very dry, without reverb and other effects - Sounds really natura. Makes a nice change from the records.
a legend
They unnecessarily soak their sound with reverb and effects and moody garbage. Took me a while to find a dry recording just to see what they really sound like. As I suspected, they're terrific. Someone needs to have the courage to click the "bypass" button on the Fx console.
They write some of the prettiest songs that I've ever heard.
Their harmonies are so unbelievably precise in every one of their live performances. Very impressive troupe of musicians.
Just saw these guys perform at the Greek Theater, opening for Brandi Carlisle. WHAT a treat! Probably the best opening act I've seen at any venue in the 40 + years of concert going. Can't wait to see y'all headline!!
End-of-time lyrics, the description says? No, they're definitely talking about playing Mario. "The flag sunk," "the world has flattened out," "a level further down," "Mushroom clouds reset the sky / Extralife""
the kinda 8 bit sample they sing over is very reminiscent of Mario/early nintendo as well
They've also got a great song about Back to the Future.
udi9 its "Go Back" czcams.com/video/8xZ3zSJlLno/video.html
I am tearing up in the first minute - beautiful music.
This is the daddest bands of all the dad bands
I read about this band in NYT's article this morning. The music is wonderful. I'm a new fan.
Wow! I miss and long for things that I never knew existed! Thank you NPR for allowing such talented artist to perform and enter my home through CZcams.
thanks, NPR for introducing me to such great musicians
I just learned about these guys a month ago....in China! Yes, I kept hearing their song "My Gal, My Guy" at Starbucks, and the second time I heard it, I immediately searched online to find out who sang the song, because it was beautiful. These guys are really great! Such beautiful music and harmonies.
BORN IN CA MBRIDGE, MA. SPENT MUCH TIME THERE IN LATE 60''S EARLY 70'S WHEN CLUB 47 HAD SOME OF THE BEST MUSIC AROUND. SO GLAD TRADITION IS BEING CARRIED ON WITH THIS WONDERFUL QUARTET.
Really cool vibes. Harmonies on that last song are particularly gorgeous and impressive.
This video alone introduced me to a world of youtube I only thought was possible in real life
Funny thing, I absolutely love this group and I love tiny desk shows. I saw Darlingside about two months ago. I'm so happy to see them on this stage, but I urge anyone who thought this was just OK to check out their other performances. This was good, but not their best work. Still I enjoyed it.
Captivating and interesting. Reminiscent of Crosby, Stills, Nash and some older folkies, yet very contemporary.
One of my favorite bands!! These guys are unbelievable live and killed it on this performance.
JUST BEAUTIFUL. FIRST TIME HEARING THEM. GREAT MUSIC.
Been waiting for this for so long!!!!!
That is really beautiful !! 😄
Amazing! Such beauty.
Another brilliant song and delivery.. just beautiful
Love the intros for the band. Go KC.
Hell ya, about time these guys got on here
Just utterly gorgeous....stunningly talented and awe-inspiring
Love this guys, their music is awesome
I love this band. They are amazing live
I love love love these guys
Loved it! The band intros cracked me up.
Great stuff! Amazing harmonies!
Love these guys.
What a great sound! I hear some BeachBoys and CSN&Y in this group.
Wow! Wonderful creative Group!!!
OHHHHH I've FORGOTTEN ALL ABOUT THEM! Gotta add 'em to the playlist
I LOVE this!
Oooh they opened up with one of my favorites by them!
Thank you NPR/TDC! Fantastic! Yeah, bad news lyrics set upon a canvas of extraordinary talent. Perhaps best summed up by one of my favorite movie quotes, "Maybe if you tell me the bad news in a good way, it won't sound so bad...". Cheers!
What a beautiful set. You did it again, Bob. :')
I’m late to the party. Just started listening to these guys. Got ‘hooked’ after hearing the song Singularity. Just fantastic!
Very good... great group...!
Y'all are sounding better and better. Please make it back to Louisville, Ky soon!
Wow, awesome harmony!
so so so amazing
(loved Auyon's hair)
Chất lượng, Sỹ Luân chắc thích bản Cover này lắm này! Chúc mừng em cùng toàn thể Ekip F. Studio
NPR is changing my life by introducing me to amazing music by real musicians all done live :)
I love this
Just signed up to see them on NPR.
Great harmonies. I'd like to hear them sing 'God Only Knows'.
I don't get goosebumps to music very often...but mmm. This did it.
This was delightful, loved those intros 😅
Came to see the Rickenbacker bass, stayed for the tunes :)
Lovely..
Hermoso!
Seen here boys live in the Bristol Hippodrome. Angels the lot of them 😇
the god of loss ❤️❤️❤️
Again NPR knocks it out of the park.
A good sound blend
The fiddle player looks like the shady landlord on key and peele. These guys are great.
He's totally right about the quiche.
Good Stuff
More than a whiff of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young here.
Whouu its good :)
Music manufactured in heaven
There was something off about the second piece, in a harmony kinda way. I don't know anything technical about it, just felt like there was quite a bit of different ideas not mixing well with each other.
Other two were superb. Auyon's commentary was top notch.
Roger Olsen it’s just dissonant at points. No offence but you dunno what you’re on about
unreal
PEACE & Love 🌈🎼🎸🎹😋🎺🎤😄
To the production from NPR Music: For the next time... more mics please!... laughs!... excellent performance Darlingside!...
#397
I saw an interview in which they stated that they all liked to sing on the same microphone, kinda weird but kinda cool
That’s how the band always performs! Really quite impressive!
Cool
I just stumbled into this channel. What a beautiful wide range of music. Darlingside? Never heard that band before. Outstanding.
Great sound too; something I value a lot.
Gracias and congratulations for this channel, NPR.
Wowwwwww
Jon Richardson's surprisingly good on an acoustic
good
This reminds me, Eilen Jewell would be a good fit for the TDC
So, the others mic are broke or... something?
Great music as always! 🤙
CSNY 4.0 !
Music and standup comedy! :-)
My A&R homework brought me hear🤓😁
Thought of S & G..
Does anybody know what kind of keyboard that is?!
Please NPR! invite 'Herencia de Timbiqui', 'Fonseca', 'ChocQuibtown'...
Wish they had Heather Maloney on with them
60’s folk roots well polished and slightly modernized. Flawless presentation. The visual is a bit confusing. Kansas City?
His hat sits with that urban swag. Mix that Kool-aid with Kambuncha
W RD why not KC???
Can I get a yeehaw
I think 2/4 guys are barristers at my local Starbucks
I didn’t know Tobias could play violin
It’s a Cello
customizable video game character
Anybody know what kind of little synth that is?
Rob Flax Came here to ask this as well. May hafta dig deeper. I’ll let you know if I figure it out. That thing seems awesome!
I think I figured out! Pretty sure it’s the Septavox by Critter and Guitari. thirdmanstore.com/critter-guitari-septavox-synthesizer
definitely critter guitari, not sure on the model though. they do different colour variations sometimes.
Paste did video with them recently & they name & discuss the synth, fyi...
Check out the Deadly Gentlemen if you like this.
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Nice mustache bro
I heard Billy Dee Williams wants it back though.
Good harmony, guys! I know harmony since I resided just East of Harmony, Ohio...tee hee hee!
wow didn't know Mumford and sons could get more hipster
Ah hipsters. Can't help but love em and hate em
It's a waste of time hating hipsters :)
LEO as we all do ..judging a book by its cover...at first..
And realize they are real musicians..harmonies are brilliant ..try and listen to Taylor Swift ...eg. her debut with the rolling stones on as tears go by..and yet has millions of followers..and made millions on hype...
Leo how are they hipsters?
Hating on musicians for being hipsters is like hating water for being wet.
not all musicians... just the indie post alt folk rock whatever genre so many Tiny Desks fit into...
The GZA and brass band video I just came from had decidedly less hipsters.
I wish I didn't like folk music so much
Patricio Fernandez no shame in my game