Daniel Caesar: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- čas přidán 10. 06. 2018
- June 4, 2018 | Bobby Carter -- Daniel Caesar and his band had a clear vision for their Tiny Desk performance. While already confined to a small space, they opted to congregate at the piano, where producer and music director Matthew Burnett sat to create what feels like a fly-on-the-wall moment. We're presented a purity that's nearly impossible to capture on an album.
The success of Caesar's debut LP, Freudian, has created a groundswell of fanfare and exposure for the 23-year-old singer-songwriter. It was nominated for two Grammys and won two Junos (Canada's equivalent to the Grammys). We've seen him perform on Late Night with Seth Meyers, pop stars are serenading him with his own songs and his set at this year's Coachella festival was one of the most buzzed about (behind the queen Bey, of course). Caesar's is an organic ascent that's yet to reach its peak.
Caesar carries a coy aura about him, until he opens his mouth to sing. The years of training in church, fused with natural talent, is on full display. Supporting vocalists Camille Harrison, Danah Berry and Nevon Sinclair are in tow for the whole ride, providing some of the richest harmonies we've heard at the Tiny Desk. I found myself fixated on the playful manner in which the band members interacted with each other.
Caesar didn't hold back with the set list. He performed his three most-streamed songs (a combined 249,000,000 plays on Spotify alone), including "Best Part," which included a Tiny Desk guest appearance by NPR Music favorite H.E.R.
Set List
"Japanese Denim"
"Get You"
"Best Part (feat. H.E.R.)"
MUSICIANS
Gabriella Wilson (H.E.R.), Ashton Simmonds (Daniel Caesar), Adrien Bent (Drums), Saya Gray (Bass), Matthew Burnett (Piano), Nevon Sinclair (Vocals), Danah Berry (Vocals), Camille Harrison (Vocals)
CREDITS
Producers: Bobby Carter, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, CJ Riculan, Kara Frame; Photo: Morgan Noelle Smith/NPR. - Hudba
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his voice feels like when someone you love plays with your hair
Tiffany Sears I want to like this comment but it’s at 69 so I won’t
Exactly 🖤
I felt this.
Yaaaasssssssss!!!
what a great comment i want to cry
My man in the piano is living his best life
😂😂😂😂😂
right almost the best part of the video him smiling and playing he is all in
He got best seat in the house
Mans really orchestrated the whole vibe
Can’t forget the bass player
-fellow bass player 😩lol
Anyone here in 2024?
ill always come back to this
STILL HERE❤
me
yashh
Holiiiii
Kids in year 2070 after hearing Daniel: _”I was born in the wrong generation”_
Absolutely
My first kid will be made to Daniel Caesar's music. Guaranteed.
Same here
It's inevitable
Mine was😊
My fourth definitely was😆
the others too bro
I actually like these desk concerts better than the recorded music...
Yeaah, depending on the artist
right! i keep coming back to listen to these tiny desk recordings instead of the recorded music
Agreed!
Bow before Zod, the sound engineer!
That's beacause a true artist shines best live. That's how you know who's talented and who is just smoke and mirrors & Daniel Ceasar, H.E.R, band & vocalist are on fire. Hands down one of my favorites. I got emotional when the vocalist get teary eyed at the end too that's how amazing they are
Can we appreciate how lovely the backup singers as well supporting beautifully for the whole arrangement?
They are flawless, these wonderful people ❤️. Whenever I come to hear it, I focus a lot on them... You see and feel happiness in them and consequently end up smiling at them doing this and also at us, it's beautiful.
It's 2023, Daniel recently released Never Enough, and I still play this Tiny Desk regularly. He's a genius. His voice is pure art.
Just feel the same. I comeback everytime I can
i just went to his tour, greatest thing ever fr
I’m going in 11 days. Can’t wait
Same here ❤
I come here very often it's so, so goooood
It’s 2024 and still this
The fact that Daniel is standing towards the back to blend in with the band and singers says a lot . So that we focus on all of them at once .... I see what you did there 😉
nice of you to notice!
You have to be high to notice that😂
Stay dangerous #Extremely
Or, he just wanted to have a comfortable seat
Was thinking the same!
Music is the best thing on earth
Absolute greatest creation under the sun. The sound of emotions.
@@farrellcityking1 🙏🏾❤
Fr
Music and comedy keep me alive
can't deny that
teach all ya children that this how real music feels like
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate how great the bassist is?
I've been scrolling so long to see a mention of the bassist. As a bassist myself, one of the first things I notice is the bass, and she definitely deserves recognition too. Their voices with those basslines are perfection.
Saya Gray
She just released some music
She’s definitely on point ! 🎵🎶
That’s the great saya gray. She’s phenomenal
Stupidly amazing ❤❤❤
no one :
Daniel: *yes*
this is a completely underrated comment
🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂😂
Lmaoo I’ve never noticed how much he said “yes” until this comment😂😂
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
I honestly think Daniel Caesar doesn't know how good he is
he doesn't cares about what you think
@@VovoEster hold up, pause
Exactly!!!!!
My comment was for Samir's comment not the one "after Samir's comment". Lets be clear.
I think he's just humble
it's 2022 and I'm still here hearing to this master piece almost every day, I love this video.
I listen to it everyday too! Smooth. Sultry. What a way to just relax and crank out the work with a calm mind
@@bearlantis yeaaaah it’s exactly like this, I use to relax, To get inspired, to sleep well sometimes hahaha
Me too especially my two-year-old loves it play it for him everyday
@@sacredflowspace your kid has a good tasty
me too buddy!
Japanese Denim 😩💛🔥
Daniel Caesar 😩💛🔥🔥
The vocals 😩💛🔥🔥🔥
The band 😩💛🔥🔥🔥🔥
his voice is like when flowers vibrate in the wind
Beautiful description
Poetry. 🙌🏾
👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌
Kelsea Suarez that um... don’t make any sense
Girl my heart fell OUTTA my mouth for this comment love you😘
Lol the drummer is having a hell of a good time. Hes been smiling the whole 16 minutes. A good tiny desk performance will do that to you i imagine.
Indeed!
hanable moore i know I wish I good be as happy as him 😃😃
He and the pianist were groovin the whole time. I loved it. Just goin back and forth with dope licks.
just having so MUCH fun, what a performance! we did a cover of 'Get you' big inspiration, you know? such a good song for ... now we have a BABY
LOL! cool vid tho
I love how happy the drummer is when they're performing Best Part.
Seeing his background singers and the people around him physically respond when he amplifies his melodic tone says everything you need to know about his innate ability. Look at 1:12 the lady in green soul left her body.
Great observation 🌹
How many "yeses" do you need?
Daniel Caesar: yes
Depends on how many times you feel it.
**yes**
this mans voice is like buttered pasta. so smooth
I fw this
LOL!!!
Buttered butter
9:24 the syncopation between the piano and the drums here is so cool! Such a groove
yessssssss
The melody and cadence reminds me of Foreign Things, by Amber Mark; love that riffing
@@isaiahharris6497 oh yeah I definitely hear the resemblance from that intro. nice song; thanks for introducing me to it
Don’t forget the bass 🙂, Saya Gray is playing. We can hear that she masters the syncopated groove when the piano player stops.
Splendid collective music
Pianist played the melody for Suit & Tie from Justin Timberlake
the vibe between them is immaculate. this is the only tiny desk that brough me chills and emotions. SO on point.
Agreed. This and Spillage Village on repeat.
And Anderson paak’s
listen to mac miller's
Tylers too
Anthony Hamilton!
The drummer and pianist are straight up bros I swear. The chemistry and good vibes is just pouring our of them I love it.
fun fact - the drummer also plays for Drake
They got their own secret codes wit the headnods & eyebrow raises, lip biting, smiles & whatnot. Pure Vibin'. Dat was up!
@@clicklaughlove and thats a huge fun fact
And they’re both balled 🔥🔥
its bald man to bald man communication, you wouldnt understand it
Could you imagine if they got Frank Ocean to do a Tiny Desk?? I would drop dead
That's but a dream
My heart would stop after seeing the notification and I wouldn't even live to watch the video
Sooo... when do start a petition? I need me some Frank Ocean here
Imagine if we could get Frank Ocean to announce a tour and not cancel the dates. That'd be a dream.
Gives me goosebumps just thinking about it.
H.E.R.’s run at 15:09 gives me chills everytime
listennnnn!!!!!! huney!!!
I love ALL of this, but everything after H.E.R’s arrival is sensational. Gives me goosebumps every time.
The band seemed so happy they were literally smiling the whole time. Imagine getting to work with one of the most talented musician in the whole world and bathing in such beautiful music all the time...
Lenna imagine being able to do this as a career 🥺
That they were enjoying each other so much came through in the music and made this a special performance. I felt it every time they got so sweetly into the pocket that they had to smile at each other.
You don’t know how long I’ve been waiting for this. NPR never disappoints with bringing the best artists
How long?!
Except hiatus kaiyote tho...
FYI they post their tiny desks a week prior on their site before they upload it to CZcams. They dropped Jorja Smith today
Waynimations now they need to bring bino
exaaaactlyyyy!
Can I just appreciate the rich, velvety smooth tone of that acoustic bass guitar… Girl played it elegantly. Sweet.
This wasn't long enough... I loved every moment of this.
The dynamic between Daniel and HER is refreshing.
Haven't seen that type of chemistry on a track from two artist in awhile. Used to be a regularity in popular music
JGUTTER34 man I was just about to say that. Eric Benet and Tamia on Spend my life with you is up there too
Tammi and Marvin for the new era......
Tyler The Creator and Kali Uchis have great chemistry as well. 😁
Darrel Be Robert Flack and Donnie Hathaway type chemistry
You're right, artists with this synergy is rare. You may enjoy this as well though: czcams.com/video/uH2fEE9u2Ko/video.html
Daniel Caesar's "Yes" ad-lib is iconic
YES
YES
YES
Yesss!
Marlowe
YESS!!
8:30 i was off 2 tabs of lsd when my friend introduced me to tiny desk, started with mac miller and worked our way through the list. When i heard Daniel hit this note with his "oooh" it literally sent a shockwave through my body and i started crying. absolute perfection on the vocals from this guy.
Psychedelics and Tiny Desks are such an amazing pair
@@CheeksOfButt it literally feels like you are in the room with them
Ya'll crazy asl
My guy!
started off with the best!
after 4 years this is still my go to whenever im feeling anything
Those dislikes are from people who wanted the second verse to Japanese Denim. That's all. They just didn't know how to react. It's fine, we'll ignore it :)
lmaooo
Courtney Kinder exactly
Lol 😂 exactly
Lol
Background singers did not come to play!!!! Fiyah 🔥🔥🔥
seriously though, they are playing NO GAMES
kinday7 They are flames!!! Here to snatch wigs and shook edges 😂😂😂
lolol Stop! But they can sang! Don't hate.
Yassss! They all sound amazing, but home girl on the right is killing it! Her voice reminds me birds chirping on the first day of summer. Beautiful!
Poet On Watch -- they’re calling the singers good, that’s what 🔥 means
I got to see Daniel Caesar live with my girlfriend and it is still, this day, one of the best experiences ever. His voice is just 👌👌👌
4 years later at 2:00 is still the most majestical ending i've ever heard. jawn got me feeling like im floating
Watching people who are happy while playing is so satisfying.
João Guilherme Yeah the joy of the drummer and piano player is contagious!
Genuine artists
H.E.R. needs her own segment soon NPR. Give the people what they want.
I can't believe I'm just now discovering Daniel Caesar. I feel incredibly lucky.
The fact that we get Daniel and HER is insane😮❤
That bromance between the drummer and the pianist
Leo Griego the pianist is hilarious. I so wanna hang with him. It’s like in his mind there’s another gathering/concert.
12:24 was life
I love this new wave of R&B so much. I'm getting vibes like I used to growing up in the early 80s and 90s. It's so good...
True. At 50 I think I've heard everything but these young artists are staking their ground in in Soul today. HER and Daniel Caesar are right in the legacy of Marvin, Chaka, Teena, Omar, Van Hunt, etc.
True that, the soul/R'nB music scene looks exciting again.
Frank and Daniel are changing the game. No offense to R&B titans before (Chris Brown, Ne-Yo) but this new generation is wayyy better than 2000s R&B imo.
Harrison Ave indeed!!!!
I don't care what they say rhythm and blues is in our DNA. It will be years from now and it will survive the test of time. R&B is what we are, the natural movement in our body and soul.
the most flawless harmonies I have ever heard. my soul has left my body and went to heaven
It might sound weird but I look at Daniel Caesar like if he was my older brother. His music always got me out of hard times and is always there for me when everyone else has turned on me
This boy always drinking tea
Hot tea helps soothe the vocal chords.
He be causing tea too 👀
Opium tea
Helps vocals alot
Good for them vocals. lol.
Is it normal to watch this everyday?
i do...!
I'm here
Yes
ON REPEAT!
Is it normal to watch it 5 times a day, every day?
I get shivers, heart warm and spirit calm, listening to these vibes. This 3 song line up is nothing but pure nirvana
True. Not only perfectly performed but the song choice is also perfect.
Easily one of the most talented bands I’ve ever heard in my life. They know what real music is about and literally embody it in their performance. Amazing chemistry and sound…. I can only imagine what it was like to be there!
badbadnotgood
"Dad why is my sister's name Rose?"
"Because your mother loves roses."
"Good to know - thanks, Dad."
"No problem Daniel Caesar: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert"
💀
u the goat Hhaahahhahahha
Imagine how many children are made to his songs...
Snort laughed
Hahaha too funny
Japanese Denim is an underrated track forreal, it has got clever song writing on it imo. This whole tiny desk performance is dope af, shoutout to Daniel for being an amazing artist 💯
It’s my favorite song of his😌
True indeed
It’s such a good song I wish he’d re-record it mixed like this version. It’s soooo different on the album version
Its his most popular song
This still gives me goose bumps in 2023.
The genuinity in his voice is so heavenly, so is the back up singers. Thank you NPR
That backup vocalist had no business going that hard lol...
Malachi Woodard the on onna right huh 🤣
JordyMillTV that’s the one 😂😂
See how she smiled right before to 😂😂
yungslxte she already knew it was her time 😂😂
check out my music !
This Band is locked. Don't sleep on bassist she did her thang.
Kevin Garrett peeped that. She smooth af
She smooth. I was expecting more changes wont lie but still solid
It's the subtleties of her bass play that supports and hold it together. I peeped it.
She really did! MLK is grinning in his grave
The energy of the drummer and pianist are goals
their synergy is so entertaining to tune into at times haha
The bassist is low key but she is The Girl.
I love how the bassist peeked at what chord the pianist will end the song at 16:00.. so cool
His voice is like getting a USB in on the first try😍😍😍
🤣🤣😂😂😂👀🤣😆🤣😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Best comment ever @George Rodriguez
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you win
That's awesome!!😂😂😂
This is accurate
There’s nothing better than a background that’s just as good as the lead
I think there's nothing better than a lead being as good as the background singers. Background singers are usually up to par or better from what I've picked up. I bet you there's always that one background singer lookin' at the crowd the same way the black kid looks at the grape drank. lol
still the best tiny desk
may be one of my favorite performances in general, ever
makes me smile everytime I watch or listen.
love
Japanese Denim is my favorite song by Daniel. He kills it every time. I love when he sings and says "yes" at the end of his versus.❤❤
can we all just acknowledge how insane the instrumentalists are!? that pianist is just.... different.
NPR is on fire, right after Tom Misch you brought Caesar
Night Owl rightttttt
Tom Misch tiny desk if LIFEEEEE!!!!!! Legit started my love affair with Tiny Desk it was love at first click!!
I smiled the whole time This is so beautiful. Daniel/ this whole band is so natural and talented 💯❤️
His voice is heaven sent and the harmony combined with everyone else it’s 👌🏾😢
It sounds like a fresh cup of coffee on a crisp fall morning when he sings.
Evan Ferrell guess he’s the coffee we all need in the morning
I drink coffee at night. hmm
i was thinking the same thing....while vaping something sweet lol.
YES!
I hate coffee and I still feel this comment.
I'd marry anyone who said I reminded them of this tinydesk
lara t you remind me of this tinydesk
Desk
Desk
Desk
Why did I say desk 3 times and why did no one stop me
This man can SANG!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰
Here in 2023 and this still beats even our most legendary artists own tiny desks. The arrangements are so effortlessly perfect
This band has the most chemistry.
U must be tone death & blind ma'am. 🙄
I'm with you,there chemistry is unreal!
They do but listen to Erykah Badu’s band. Thats real chemistry and versatility
shel shock yes! I was thinking it’s nice to see band mates that love what they do and who they work for. Performances show different when that’s the case. I loved his team.
What about jacob collier?
The black community has brought some absolutely beautiful culture to this world.
You're so right Ian! Thank you for speaking this truth.
Yes sir that's right
Thanks for the kind words and wise observation.
100%
Yes true, so beautiful!
2024 and it’s still 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Still listening in 2024 and bro just makes you feel good listening to his music on a different level what a goat performance🐐🐐🐐
Look at the smile they all have when they’re playing. They know they’re creating something special. So gooood!
H.E.R needs her own tiny desk performance!
um yes please
Imperfect Introvert she’s probably gonna stand back turned like we all don’t already know what her face looks like lol
WORD
JustKenn True! 😂
They not ready yet!! 🔥🔥🔥but we know it's gonna happen!
Still the best tiny desk performance ever … 2024 and it still slaps so hard
that would be Mac miller close 2nd
To this day , this is a masterpiece
FINALLY!!!
Daniel is the future of RNB/Soul music.
Now I just need Mac Ayres, Leon Bridges (again) and John Mayer on Tiny Desk
Darrel Be John Mayer would be great. But he has 100s of videos of him just playing little solo gigs like this. I want to see the chili peppers do an acoustic set like this.
i think leon has been on tiny desk already
Mayer Hawthorne?
Discovered Mac Ayres like a month ago. Amazing artist. Get him on here!
frank ocean is the present and future of r and b
I love the way he looks at H.E.R. when they sing together
Clearly he's smitten! Lol. I look at them both the way he looks at HER's voice.
This is a jazz vibe I can’t let go of.
My God these backgrounds singers did amazing they just brought everything together perfect 👌
These little performances are better than some award shows
Agree, I would say better than just about all award shows
Better than Most*** there I fixed it for you
Definitely! I love the chill vibes, too 😍
This still gives me goosebumps. I love you Daniel Caesar salad
Caesar salad vibes
caesar salad completeness
😂😂😂😂
I see what you did there lol 😜
Love this young mans soulful voice. Wow, wow, wow.
I can't believe this is my first time hearing this, wow my 2022 has been blessed. This arrangement was so beautiful.
Daniels chemistry with HER. HERS chemistry with the background singers. Daniel's chemistry with the Background singers. The drummers chemistry with the pianist. The Bass players chemistry with everyone. Everyone had chemistry.
I was just thinking the same. In addition to Daniel Caesar. Props to piano player, the drummer, the background singers and guitar player. And HER… all are outstanding.
we're feelin that synergy thru the screen 🥴
Like that synchronized "uh/yeah" at 15:42, so small but so cool
Pure Gold!!
You can see that they are havin so much fun playing, right?
Who else is here before this video blows up?! Much love NPR
IM HERE!!!!! Yall gotta check out August Green's Tiny Desk (Common&Robert Glasper)!!!!! #ForegroundingWomen
me lol
He is a whole vibe. Really into soulful/peaceful voices and he just really gets you in a mood and soothed.🥰🥰🥰
I WANT THIS TO BE LONGER 😭😭😭my fav tiny desk concert
The Drummer and Pianist are making me laugh. It's beautiful to see the passion in all of these artists.
SaintsYoungShaq The chemistry between them is amazing to watch
I know right
Adrian Bent (drums) is Drake's drummer!
These background singers give me a 90's vibe with their sound. I love it.
DRVISUALS Indeed!!!!!
DRVISUALS MusiqSoulchild and soul aquarians
I come back to this all the time the studio version is great but the tiny desk doesn’t compare it’s so raw and emotional I love it so much
12:52 "Ain't no way i'm the only one hearin how good this joint sound right now"
yoooo, lmfaoooooo
bro is having the time of his life
Jyrus Creed BIIIIIIHHHHH VIBIN HARD
hahahahaha
I especially appreciate where he's "set up." He's not in front of, rather with. Might seem a silly observation, but I dig it.
Me too! Something kind of humble and unassuming about it. Cool observation.
Your pfp’s color matches perfectly with her’s jacket, as I was scrolling down your comment & flower pfp was right underneath a closeup of her with the same colored jacket
Yep.
Seems like that’s his personality
that's cool if that's ur opinion :D
The fact they haven’t made a “Best of NPR Tiny Desk” album is CRIMINAL. I know the Mac performance was just released on vinyl (which I got) but I think EVERYONE agrees that whoever the sound engineer is for NPR is just the absolute best ever. Of course the band members on each performance are amazing as well but whoever is in control of the sound should be nominated for a grammy, not joking in the slightest.
SO IS NOBODY GOING TO TALK ABOUT THAT DRUMMER? OMG HE IS INSANE