James Mercer might be the greatest songwriter of the last 20 years
@19JAKEtheSNAKE99
7 жыл бұрын
Your Midget Matzah cover is great
@seekeroftruth4514
7 жыл бұрын
You are fookin' looney!
@FasterToTheEnd
7 жыл бұрын
let's not stretch it.
@NM-jn6cp
7 жыл бұрын
Seeker of Truth agreed you all are off it...
@NM-jn6cp
7 жыл бұрын
Cyber-Funk The Shins have a been a melody of mine since I was a child but I suggest you check out Thom Yorke. Yes, Mercers music is really soul grabbing and uplifting but that is a big stretch, I agree.
@baeguevara354
6 жыл бұрын
What an incredible songwriter. He's such an excellent storyteller through song.
@thrillscience
7 жыл бұрын
This is more like "The Shin".
@JamalW239
7 жыл бұрын
'The Tibia'
@liamcottrell6005
7 жыл бұрын
thrillscience "A Shin"
@kelsir4184
7 жыл бұрын
thrillscience ...hahahah
@P9rkour90
7 жыл бұрын
thrillscience ahhhh why did u steal my op?
@speenerr
7 жыл бұрын
He has two.
@jakethekent
6 жыл бұрын
James Mercer for me is the one of the most hearfelt songwriters around today. Gets me every time, every song.
@gandhi1818
11 ай бұрын
I listened to the Shins over 20 years ago, until now..The Shins is part of my life process and grow up. I'm lucky to know this band specially James Mercer.
@iamachubbybunny
6 жыл бұрын
I love James, his songs truly speak to me on a level I can't explain.
@AnaTorres-wm6ih
2 жыл бұрын
Same here
@BenDonahower
7 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of my college days, listened to the them all of the time.
@tay590
7 жыл бұрын
Can we chill with the suggestions for future artists for two seconds and show some appreciation for how awesome this is?
@Klaahu
6 жыл бұрын
yes pls
@beeman9987
2 жыл бұрын
no
@Admjoh
3 жыл бұрын
Why does this not have more views? the shins are an absolute treasure.
@Beluga_Too
Ай бұрын
because the band isn't there and he played none of their best songs?
@electric4630
7 жыл бұрын
Please invite James back with Danger Mouse so we can have a Broken Bells concert
@zmeon9441
7 жыл бұрын
Yes! Would be great
@TheWonderSquid
4 жыл бұрын
I disliked this comment so I could like it again
@jamesdoeshisbest
5 ай бұрын
Still waiting for this to happen
@leftylugnutz9117
4 жыл бұрын
Mercer's music takes me to a far off, oft not visited place deep inside of my soul where the world has no weight. If I could just only close my eyes and float here forever
@break5mine
2 жыл бұрын
I don't listen to a lot of songwriters. but something about his melodies with simple chord progressions is so clearly impressive to me.
@joe_3y3s
7 жыл бұрын
WELL MY DAY JUST GOT INSTANTLY BETTER.
@penelopeasmr1009
8 ай бұрын
How lucky are we that this exists
@AthenaIsabella
Жыл бұрын
I grew up loving this band and have seen them 4 times. It’s been some years since I’ve listened and these stripped down version with just Mercer is bringing back what I first felt when I listened to them. Thank you. ❤
@sothatonetime
7 жыл бұрын
I cant believe James started with 'Mildenhall'!!! That is my favorite song on the whole new album!!!! Thank you so much for posting this
@sumeetsinghal8451
2 жыл бұрын
The most gently touching, impossibly moving, tear wrenching singer songwriter ive ever heard. If any 'band' needed to do a whole acoustic album its the Shins. Pretty much every acoustic track he does sound better than the original, especially the last 2 over produced albums. When he 'flips' an album next time, he should flip it acoustically...
@jonhood4085
2 жыл бұрын
This is life, all stripped down and enjoyed.
@silkenchantress
7 жыл бұрын
He's singing about somewhere near my hometown in England
@beeman9987
4 жыл бұрын
His lyrics are hella poetic
@anneliesmeeuwis9069
Жыл бұрын
I can listen this over and over. Great lyrics, what a hero James Mercer. So talented
@freshproduce2061
4 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest songwriters, and such unique melodies
@talktech1
6 жыл бұрын
Really, does it get any better? Seriously. The simplicity just showcases his talents.
@thuccie
7 жыл бұрын
these songs sound so much better stripped down. i personally think i like the shins best when its just him singing with his guitar
@philselby9834
7 жыл бұрын
Finally... a version of Young Pilgrims I can sing without my voice cracking.
@iwannamakeitwitchu
5 жыл бұрын
Man, voice cracking is the cool thingy, how do you do that? (i mean i even watch video lessons about it)
@adampecsek
Жыл бұрын
Singing is a very physical act, and no middle aged person sounds like they did at 30. Having said that, I dunno why he didn't just change the key, rather than drop the verse melody a whole octave. Sounds a bit odd to my ears
@drpepperr
7 жыл бұрын
He looks like he has lived through a lot of sadness.
@aprave
6 жыл бұрын
James Mercer inspired me to start learning the guitar, this guy is sooo good!!!!
@P9rkour90
7 жыл бұрын
In this case, NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert Presents..."The Shin"
@danmoreland1512
7 жыл бұрын
Wow...just now come across this. Freakin amazing. Heard of Shins for years, never really listened before. TTC strikes again. Thanks Bob and crew!
@harkmay
2 жыл бұрын
So grateful for these little live shows. They're the Best! I've watched this one a few times and it just grows on you more
@conradclipper
4 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: Mildenhall is also where 34 masterpieces of Roman silver tableware from the 4th century AD were discovered by a farmer ploughing his field in 1942, as you do in England. And, as anyone who read 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar' knows, Roald Dahl wrote about it. Most fun fact: The Shins are absolutely wonderful. Thank you for this, two years late.
@csp.9203
2 жыл бұрын
Just a hail from someone who has also read Henry Sugar.
@bunnyhopd7315
Жыл бұрын
@@csp.9203 glad to see others
@greenbody
7 жыл бұрын
So much sadness around here. Damn. This is beautiful.
@marysuesullivan5032
6 жыл бұрын
I love this guy. He is my favorite singer/songwriter and he's fantastic live!!
@hamtwister4359
7 жыл бұрын
Literally one of my favorite performers... such an inspiration
@AustinHDK
6 жыл бұрын
his rhythm is so incredibly steady. love this set as well :)
@juleswildman2677
7 жыл бұрын
tiny desk never disappoints.
@JazzySingz
7 жыл бұрын
Yes! The Shins give me life 💗💗💗
@nateworld323
7 жыл бұрын
I've watched this approximately 177 times.
@cheesecakelasagna
7 жыл бұрын
Holy shiiiiiiit! You finally got The Shiiiiiins one the tiny desk!
@j4kez
7 жыл бұрын
CheesecakeLasagna Well, just James
@taco2947
3 жыл бұрын
As another earlier post said, just a Shin. (Though he really is the band..)
@HM-th9so
4 жыл бұрын
If i was watching this live i would cry
@MaxTrash01
5 жыл бұрын
Every time I find a different version of Young Pilgrims it’s almost a religious experience
@jeffuyak4681
17 күн бұрын
James still looks just like he did at Mildenhall - wishing much continued success pal
@andrewpawlak5117
3 жыл бұрын
incredible, what a poet
@adamm.1604
7 жыл бұрын
James mercer tiny desk yaaaaaaaas finally!!!!!
@wazawoo
3 жыл бұрын
I come back to this constantly and I also ripped it so I could have it on my phone. This has to be the most underrated tiny desk, period.
@tomromano145
Жыл бұрын
Love Mildenhall. It’s become my favorite James Mercer song. It’s so autobiographical, personal but still very relatable to me.
@TheFoxfires
7 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant. So happy they did this.
@gk799
7 жыл бұрын
They absolutely killed it last night at Lolla!
@johng.6174
7 жыл бұрын
Joe Zidron yes omg !
@MrHobj34
7 жыл бұрын
Joe Zidron seeing them next month! Beyond stoked!
@gk799
7 жыл бұрын
MrHobj34 it's amazing you won't be disappointed
@MrHobj34
7 жыл бұрын
Joe Zidron Very glad to heard friend!
@chaseadams347
7 жыл бұрын
I wish the band still had Jessica Dobson on lead. She is gorgeous, and fit right into the band.
@cindyo6298
6 жыл бұрын
I did not know they were on NPR...I'm so happy
@AthenaIsabella
Жыл бұрын
I’m so late too!?! I’m in love and so happy!
@AthenaIsabella
Жыл бұрын
I’m so late too!?! I’m in love and so happy!
@dominic5535
7 жыл бұрын
Wow, the audio is lit
@ThaProdigalSun
7 жыл бұрын
this is the best god damned thing i've ever heard. thank you npr.
@josephpickard3108
20 күн бұрын
My friend from university had the Mildenhall experience too, a strange ersatz US theme park in the middle of Suffolk. He really missed life on the base as a kid.
@chrisbrandt2282
4 жыл бұрын
2019, still amazing!
@rihannabest2313
7 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy right now 💕💕💕
@sophoclese65
7 жыл бұрын
I'm a bit older than James but still could not help think that either he or his song writing is getting old. Maybe I am just too nostalgic for the original Shins.
@j4kez
7 жыл бұрын
Dang! James Mercer is amazing even by himself
@grace4906
7 жыл бұрын
this is so lovely!!! would love to see a sufjan tiny desk concert 💓
@homosexualpanic
6 жыл бұрын
ooo, yes please!
@Rainlitnight
6 жыл бұрын
Yaaaas
@Svergara1
7 жыл бұрын
Love how almost every song is the same few chords....just goes to show you...don't need to be so complex.
@andrewbarrett1537
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe... but the MELODY is all over the place in each case. Follow the melodies and see where they go :) Also note how he changes the melody from performance to performance and it's STILL GOOD, which is something I've heard very few rock and pop musicians be able to do.
@Svergara1
4 жыл бұрын
@@andrewbarrett1537 Spot on!
@mikailstacy8245
6 жыл бұрын
I’ve always thought of him as my generations Paul McCartney
@leebatt7964
2 жыл бұрын
Thats a valid comparison. Both masters of melody and emotive singers that can write amazing songs.
@swoodc
11 ай бұрын
The Shin
@lickingleeches56
7 жыл бұрын
Shout out to the safety pin on James Mercers shirt!
@commissioner1969
3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if he thought someone would mention that he's showing too much bust. Can never be too careful right?
@deathbob091
3 ай бұрын
criminally underrated
@jimhathaway8797
4 жыл бұрын
I never comment on videos but what a great guitarist! Yeah, and writer, LOve You! But wow on the guitar, so cool. ROCK ON, ORE! haha
@kirbymeives7366
6 жыл бұрын
thanks...............very lovely.
@gipisces18
5 жыл бұрын
Wow what a beautiful song...😘😘😘
@snatchzell
7 жыл бұрын
Is there really anything that could've made our Monday any better?
@chaseofearth9280
6 жыл бұрын
They were so good live on the 8th in Portland!
@ElleMcDee19
2 жыл бұрын
Young Pilgrims was *chefs kiss*
@conradsmith6037
3 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I’ve heard Willie Nelson in his voice.
@JueGaBuenO
6 жыл бұрын
Very Bob Dylan esc James thank you
@RangKlos
6 жыл бұрын
He is fantastic.
@dearlydevoteddexter
6 жыл бұрын
I would love to see The Dear Hunter here 🤯🧡
@taffy3595
5 жыл бұрын
love you all
@izzie833
7 жыл бұрын
oh i love Broken Bell
@johnseifert6927
6 жыл бұрын
Seems like he has a distinct voice change he can do at times to have a more "Shinsy" vocal sound.
@melo5746
4 жыл бұрын
"And that's how, we get where on now"
@ntaglialavore
7 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this one! I just wish he had played some more of the new stuff that he hasn't already played.
@robertscott5550
3 жыл бұрын
Hello
@robertscott5550
3 жыл бұрын
Wow nice song i gest
@yurmum422
6 жыл бұрын
Be careful not to hit your shins on the tiny desk 😂
@nicoledougherty5502
7 жыл бұрын
The Shins are so fucking talented.
@celtic745
6 жыл бұрын
would love to see guster perform! they should be releasing a new album sometime this year
@srv1959
6 жыл бұрын
i like your guitar james mercer
@David_T
7 жыл бұрын
Wish he had done "Pink Bullets"
@srmonkeyflingonpoo2457
7 жыл бұрын
This fear is a terrible drug... Great lyrics !
@pgennace
6 жыл бұрын
Do yourself a favor and check out James Mercer perform "journey through the past"
@noeleisenberg9905
7 жыл бұрын
Young the giant on the tiny desk please.
@vganderlionis
6 жыл бұрын
A national treasure.
@brittanycota9528
7 жыл бұрын
SHINS FOREVER
@oliverzemo3936
7 жыл бұрын
Tiny Desk should add time stamps to their setlist in the description
@dawnzed2891
7 жыл бұрын
LOVELY!!
@Spitehound
7 жыл бұрын
Thats a great sounding J-45 Also please get ben howard on here soon
@BobRobertAdams
6 жыл бұрын
Bout time he did this
@vincentlentini4376
7 жыл бұрын
Still waiting for that Hiatus Kaiyote invitation....
@briannamurray3010
7 жыл бұрын
Vincent Lentini YES
@frenchnugget3275
7 жыл бұрын
Vincent Lentini same
@bclaus0
7 жыл бұрын
YES
@Si-Al-Ti
7 жыл бұрын
Word!
@zblackburnnn352
7 жыл бұрын
Oh fuck yeah that would be insane
@mrgungho
3 жыл бұрын
Somehow I missed this one. Like finding a donut in your beard an hour after breakfast.
@beals6631
Жыл бұрын
Hope your name is not Cindy
@lucasnorwine2745
7 жыл бұрын
Idk anything Bout the shins but this is great
@robertscott5550
3 жыл бұрын
Hello
@deathstorm45
6 жыл бұрын
anyone notice the old fashioned pin in the shirt to replace his button ups? that's the way you do it.
@akshaybhagwat8841
4 жыл бұрын
Sam Brough I don’t know how I didn’t see it before I read your comment!
@Ahzpayne
7 жыл бұрын
"Hey, wonder if they played 'Mildenhall'? I should click and see..." 3 notes later and 1 moment later = :-D
@Screenwriting
2 жыл бұрын
Remember Garden State?
@TebbieBear
7 жыл бұрын
Primus tiny desk please!
@Jango1989
7 жыл бұрын
PLEASE!
@guileteemgowitevryteeng1711
7 жыл бұрын
Please god no.
@FasterToTheEnd
7 жыл бұрын
i'll take "things i didn't know i absolutely despised the thought of" for $500, Alex.
@codyzwick2753
7 жыл бұрын
These fukin hipsters will slip into cardiac arrest
@guileteemgowitevryteeng1711
7 жыл бұрын
Cody Zwick yeah, from terrible fucking music.
@shyboyband517
6 жыл бұрын
legend
@yasserchebbi5165
7 жыл бұрын
Mogwai or Godspeedyou! Black Emperor. Also Hiatus Kaiyote pls.
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