Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- čas přidán 2. 12. 2012
- Tears and laughter in the span of about 15 minutes - that's what's so astonishing about these Macklemore & Ryan Lewis songs.
The first time I heard "Same Love," it brought tears to the eyes of a roomful of people, myself included. The song is about equality, specifically gay rights, with an unambiguous message: "It's human rights for everybody / There is no difference." Then, in a flip of a backing-track beat, Macklemore (a.k.a. Ben Haggerty) sings about wearing a velour jumpsuit and some house slippers, "grandpa style."
The contrast in these songs, "Same Love" and "Thrift Shop," makes the levity all that much memorable; as producer, Ryan Lewis is a master at the hook and clever with the melody. But this Tiny Desk Concert didn't end there: The live, sweet, soulful sounds of singer Ray Dalton belting, "Like the ceiling can't hold us" had Macklemore standing on my desk and shaking the dust off the ceiling tiles. Watching this video fills me with that inspirational feeling we shared watching it happen: I'm still cleaning dust around my desk, but it only makes me smile. --BOB BOILEN
Set List
"Same Love"
"Thrift Shop"
"Can't Hold Us"
Credits
Producer: Bob Boilen; Editor: Denise DeBelius; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Denise DeBelius, Christopher Parks, Lauren Rock; photo by Lauren Rock/NPR - Hudba
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What a weird comment given the first song he performed, lol.
😊
Ta fazendo o que aqui caze@@CasimiroMiguel
Anyone here in 2024?
Yep
I come back at least 2x a year 👋
Once a month 🎉
Me
😊
His breath control is sickening! He sounds just like the studio version. This is so rare for rappers.
We need him back live
Man, revisiting this tiny desk in 2024 knowing full well that this man is raising a couple of amazing kids is just mind boggling. His heart, soul, and skill went no where but UP.
man at times like these, we need another Macklemore tiny desk or concert
Im telling you this is comfort food for me
These days, glorious, good old days
Lol wut
Him and chancd man
so true
it took youtube 8 years to recommend this...
Clark Webb same. So good it was worth the wait.
Same. They made the right decision
Wow! Same here!
he he.
HA! Just got it today. Did they even have recommendations back in 2012?
You never know how talented someone is until you see them live at the tiny desk! Macklemore just killed it. Such passion.
yess
Talented is an understatement
@@dgmclar regardless he performed it and it's amazing
@@dgmclar That made me sad. I would like to believe it was live? Otherwise that throws the entire integrity of NPR under the bus.
true words
ray dalton just seems like a genuinely nice guy. he just looks so happy the whole time while he just waits patiently for his time to shine
yeah It made me smile when he started singing
And WHAT a VOICE....pure velvet.
He is one of a kind! I met him back in 2011 or 2012. He was so sweet! Wonder where he is now...
He seems very polite
wit his bad gold tie haha just a treasure
10 years later this performance still serves chills up and down the whole body
Give the man a body bag. He murdered that place
same here, bro! 11 years already and counting...
Its 2020 and I’m still trying to figure out how I can be as cool as occasional trumpet guy
Have you gotten a trumpet yet?
Dans_Drone_Pictures he’s not Miles Davis. Miles Davis is cool. Be cool like Miles Davis.
@@oar5926 if peeing your pants is cool...
Slide whistle is a solid back up option
Idk why nobody has corrected this but a trumpet doesnt have keys, it doesnt involve finger play... Thats a cornet... Trumpets are used by manipulating your lips but no real hand work
Can't help but respect a man who treats a Tiny Desk like a MSG stage!
more than agree, and its look like the crowd not entire high?
Lol yes!
He is him
Ray Dalton and his church claps give me life still in 2020.
OMG....that's all I can say
yaaaas! love his voiceeee!
Anyone here in May 2024?
I wonder where Macklemore gets his high energy from. He still gives his all even performing in front of a few people.
I think he truly enjoys what he does.
actually he's preforming for over a million ppl ....and counting
These few people are some of the smartest, coolest people on earth
It's called passion
***** Yes, Passion! 5-hour Energy's new flavor 'Passion Fruit' has Zero Sugars and Zero Net-Carbs. This gives Mac and Ryan plenty of energy, to overcome come homophobia as well as that "2:30 feeling."
0:00 - Same Love
5:30 Thrift Shop
9:41 Can't Hold Us
;)
MVP
10 yrs later and this performance is still dope. Dude definitely brings the vibe.
I just found these dudes
I am down a huge rabbit hole
I'm 60, and his mysic speaks to my soul. Beillant has no age ❤
I come back to this every 3 or 4 months to restore my soul.
Same
YUP! Same! Feels so good~
Yes!
Me too!!
Something about a good live performance packs more punch than the studio recorded songs. It's palpable!
Yes sir
No matter how many times I hear
"Thrift Shop", it just never gets old.
me too great song
10 freakin' years later... Hands up who is here! 🔥
That first song... Same Love... I've heard it before but never really loved it or paid too much attention to it. Perhaps because of the unique format of this tiny desk concert, I gave it a genuine listen this time. It's a much more heartfelt and powerful song than I previously realized. It kinda reminded me of a sermon, but predicated on compassion and with universal applicability.
Its beautiful❤
Yep
Same
It’s a very powerful song imdeeed
Loved this but can't help thinking it would have been amazing if they performed it acoustically.
DaysAsMe k
Monika Czarnota mad?
You might be cool, but you're never gonna be as cool as the dude on trumpet...
CurlsPearls&OtherWorlds one can dream tho 😎
He's not even playing the trumpet parts lol
Are you simple? if you honestly think that man isn't playing that trumpet part you sir are dense!
No no hes playing THE trumpet, but hes not playing a collection of musical lines written FOR trumpet as there is no trumpet in the songs. He is mostly playing saxophone parts, etc.
Trumpet is playing him
When you think of all the things Macklemore has been through, his addiction and how he overcame it through his music. It’s just so touching, you can see he loves doing this. This is not a hobby for him, it’s his life.
Minnie Or maybe the music business is just a way for him to afford quality drugs?
@@wyganter haha...the other side of the coin....✌
@@wyganter addiction doesn’t really work like that….pretty hard to keep a job with the kind of relationship he has had with substances. It’s not impossible, but unlikely, that he’d be performing this well if he were using before this performance. Plus, I don’t know why he would be so open about his various relapses if he was secretly always using…🤷🏻♀️
Uh, for EVERYONE at this level it's not a hobby. ??? Weird comment.
@@darinz7182 Whats even weirder is this isn't his life at all. He hasn't been that active since he had his kid. He puts his family first, family is his life. Music is his profession or his job, sure he enjoys it but it doesn't come before family.
Four notes into "Same Love" and I'm already crying.
Same here! Love is patience, love is kind!
I cry every time I hear this song ❤️
okay so it’s not just me 😭
Moves me too
Ohhh same I'm sobbing 😭😭💞💞💞
America needs more of Macklemore's love-based songs right now.
Marc Rebillet will inspire
maggie de block stop corona pls
@@adrianomungiovi5043 I wish I could!
@@magguiar pls
Now, more than ever!
I just want 1% of Macklemore's energy, what a singer and showman!
I was never a fan of Macklemore’s for reasons I’m unsure of. Until I saw this. The passion and authenticity is 2nd to none. Big props to guy, he plays for a dozen people the same as he would for 50k. True artistry
Listen to "neon cathedral". A song about his struggle with alcoholism. It's painful how much he pours into his music.
who came here after his "Hinds Hall" song on may 2024 🔥🙌🤍!!!
Macklemore always on the right side of history
*raises hand* 🔥
the only thing that REALLY annoys me is, that Macklemore has no live band! It's just Ryan Lewis, sitting behind his Mac and playing the track. It would be so much more intense, if there were some cool dudes who play the piano,drums and stuff like that. :/ But yeah....guess that won't change :D But I love his music though! Great musician
Then I've got a tip for you... Check out 'Peter Fox' in almost any life performance... THAT is how a band should sound when doing a boombastic live performance.
check his similar performance on KEXP. theres a great video on youtube, with a full live band
micglou Yeah, i know him :D His live band is amazing! But I'm not such a big fan of his music though :/ are you from Germany?
Ross Martin
thanks for the hint, i absolutely love it!
You've obviously never been to a Macklemore and Ryan Lewis concert if you think all Ryan does is sit behind his Mac
This is what pure joy looks and sounds like.
he got UP ON THE tiny desk macklemore brings it everywhere he goes I love him
The trumpet guy is literally the definition of a vibe.
like an empty show with a trumpet player vibe
Ray Daltons awkward dancing and clapping is what helps me get out of bed. I mean his voice daymn. But his dancing makes it
Burnt Spoon I feel bad for guy cause they still bit his voice in a backing track. Was sad cause his voice is so good live
he's a legend
Caleb westerdaal Most of the music was just the same studio recording. It just takes all the fun out of a live performance.
he was only 21 when this was recorded. crazy.
I give Macklemore so much props for actually sounding the same on record as he does in a tiny desk concert.
I forget how much I love Macklemore until I listen to him
Still coming back after all these years. Definitely a top 5 NPR moment.
"same love" is such a heartwarming song, even if i am straight. "i cant change" fits for everyone, because i cant change who i am and what i want.
Tiny desk gives artists a whole new respect from me
I just realized that I was smiling the whole time. Macklemore has such an infectious smile
Thrift shop live like that... He friggin nailed it!
No matter how many times I hear
"Thrift Shop", it just never gets old.
0:00 - Same Love
5:30 Thrift Shop
9:41 Can't Hold Us
;)
Can't help but respect a man who treats a Tiny Desk like a MSG stage!
ryan lewis is like that awkward super high friend that you decide to bring with you because your havin a good time
nah. ryan lewis is that dude that made every sound you're hearing and deserves to be sitting there. every hip hop artist should give so much credit to their producers.
@@IrvSauce Ryan Lewis was one of the key reasons behind Macklemore’s success, both of them are super talented, and together they make masterpieces!
The fact that this video is almost a decade ago is living in my mind rent free
Right? Where has the time gone
11 years ago still fabulous
I need to work at NPR Music.
Me too
me too
to the girl with the orange shirt in the background at 6:35 - i absolutely LOVE you!
great catch!
Loooooove her!!!!!
Yes hhhhh she arrrrrrived to point 👌😂😂
SIMP
Does anyone know her?
Ray Dalton look's like the nicest guy on earth xd
2012 was truly one of the greatest years
Huge respect for this guy. They showed this video at High Performance Academy as an example of someone who brings the joy and passion authentically. In a space like this, he definitely brings it!
I love that you can hear the heart in his lyrics. Every song he has made is a rare, pure expression. That is why Macklemore stands out
I know it's some kind of late reaply, but check out the tiny desk with "Hobo Johnson and The Lovemakers" It's really so authentic as well!
Totally agree, plus love his whimsical, even mischeviously satrical sense of humour
@@Recrohin YESSSS!!!!! LOVEEE HOBO JOHNSON!!
Macklemore is such a beautiful soul. He is ridden of any ego when he melts into his music.
Same Love is a once in a decade song. Will always remain important and true.
No matter how big or small the audience, you perform like it's a stadium full. Let's go!!!!
These songs still feel relevant and new to me, so it's weird to think that this was 2012. That first song _(Same Love)_ was a really bold thing to do at the time, as we were still 3 years (!) away from marriage equality. Obviously nobody can say how much influence any one event had on the eventual outcome, but stuff like that is how society moves forward - you and defend the things that need defending and don't back down.
Good for Macklemore, Ryan Lewis, and everyone involved in the song.
Truth! 💜✊ Still bold and still touched my heart.
Here today December 9th 2022 beautiful! Thank you have no idea how you pull me out of a slump!
13 December 2022🤟
19th of December 2022
never thought id see macklemore jumping in circles saying "LETS GOO"
Ray Dalton has such a beautiful voice !
incredible isn't he
Yes!!!
They should really have Childish Gambino do a show i would like to see that one
Moooman96 they do
Moooman96 sound weird like npr with a hard r
BrxIghtside W
I guess he wouldnt be able to dance on a tiny desk though. Lol
He can't. They require shirts in that building.
Macklemore is suchhhhh a vibe. I will never get tired of him. ❤
I'm a hard rock guy. Can't stop coming back to this. Fantastic
I have so much respect for this man, for that room, for NPR. Music, the world's medicine. Can cure a broken heart, a dying man's agony and the hatred of an entire race. But no matter the dosage of medicine, "we have to change us."
I have to agree, we always hear that laughter is medicine and that it true, it’s very therapeutic but music can comfort a soul in ways nothing else can. It cuts through pain and for me even though dementia when your soul’s adrift. Sometimes I think musicians don’t realize the power they hold.
Damn. He's just as incredible in person. Dude can flow for reals.
First saw this while locked up. We were allowed tablets with very little content allowed. Tiny desk concert was one of them. This and many others helped me move forward. Thank you.
How 10 years has passed by so fast
So true
The energy he puts into his performances is incredible. Such an entertainer, tough not to smile while watching.
Yes it truly is a good performance 🥰
it’s crazy how they all sound the same as the studio omg
This is as great a Tiny Desk as I've ever heard, seen, witnessed and grown from.
Reminds me of a good time in my life. Crazy how time flies.
I always liked his songs but after watching how much passion Macklemore has in the peformance I am now a huge fan. How awesome was Can't hold us!!!!!
I switch tabs for one minute and he's on the freakin table. Madman. Love him.
Wow. How did I just now find this performance? Spectacular.
for all the controversy and negativity Macklemore received, i still think to this day that the heist was an awesome album. i love coming back to all these great tracks
Macklemore is amazing, I love how progressive he is, he has brought marriage into the mainstream. He also talks about not doing drugs and how you're a great person by yourself. BUT! I always feel bad for Ryan Lewis sitting in the background xD
Pigman Productions. Haha almost agree. At least Ryan does the good beat xd
I love how into it they get. Like a lot of artists just sing the song and then they're done, but nah he gets into it and enjoys his work. They really give it there all and I respect that.
Yes/!!!! Exactly 🤘
I just met Macklemore this weekend at his store opening, and he exudes good energy. He was all smiles, and such a sweetheart! I love him, and this is my new comfort video.
I haven’t kept up with him at all since about the time of this upload unfortunately, so I had no idea he opened a store… What kind of store is it?
The fact that I’m watching this now at 26 years old and seeing that this was uploaded 9 years ago makes me feels old af.
His passion and energy really captivates me. He's really good.
His short sleeved pink button up is invigorating
“No brenda I can’t meet right now I’m finna go watch Macklemore perform in the conference room on my break”
Yaaaaaaaaaas
Best job eva
Where do you work, and how do I get hired?
Robert Sinnott npr
Best comment ever
we need him back!
One day many years ago, I heard this song on the radio, and for many years I tried to find it. Until now, I didnt know that he was the singer, or even the name of the song. And now here it is, this was my time to find it again. Thank you.
I've never seen people be this cool at 2 pm on a Monday
Macklemore was important to hip hop, it’s sad people didn’t accept him. He was an amazing story teller.
Y’all talking about him like he’s dead lol
No matter the context, album, concert or more alternative places like tiny desk, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are always the way they are. No surprises, just pure joyfulness.
Macklemore is good, but Ray Dalton is really the heart of Cant Hold Us.
yesss
I love ray dalton but I would say is Ryan lewis with the sickest beat ever
Not being racist but is he the black guy? I've always thought his voice was the GOAT
@@Cuzjudd yes.
I’m here in 2019 and this is still on my favorite TDC
agree 100%
nah Mac Miller’s is better imo
@@mijito_osito just finished watching that 1 for the 500000000000000000000x99 time 🤷🏻♂️
bobby barnes lol ikr it’s that good
shut up no one cares
THAT's a great day at work! I love seeing the girl in the back shaking it!
You never really know an artist until they perform live.. With no rush or point to prove.. You get the to hear the voice, message and emotion that was given when it was created.. Good Job Macklemore..
we'll fight till it's over 🇵🇸 🇵🇸 🇵🇸
I love how happy Ray looked at the end when he was first introduced.
Probably the highest energy finale performance I’ve seen on here
This or blue man group definitely!
These three song…slayed!! To know Macklemore sounds the same whether in person or in the studio makes me love him even more. The definition of an ‘artist’.
2023 & I still look back and see how much of a lyricist Macklemore is
I simply love how Ray just stands there, he's so amazing
7 years ater, this is still my favorite tiny desk.
We need another!!!
Back when we were happy and didn’t know it.
He is such a happy performer. I love it
Macklemore has so much energy and takes joy in his music. It is a pleasure watching him perform, in addition to the great music he and Ryan Lewis produce.
I'm 43 years young, and this is is quite possibly the best thing I've EVER watch in my Entire LIfe! Thank you SOOOOO Much For This!!!!