The Wild Reeds: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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November 20, 2015 by BOB BOILEN
Great singers aren't easy to come by, so finding three in one band is something special. The Wild Reeds' music shines when Sharon Silva, Kinsey Lee and Mackenzie Howe harmonize, but each also takes a leading role - and that's the power of the L.A. band, whose songs are clear and memorable, potent and sometimes delicate.
The Wild Reeds' 2014 debut album Blind And Brave only hints at the talent on display here. Here, the group opens with my favorite song from the record, "Where I'm Going," and then offers a taste of 2016 with two new ones. Next year ought to be a big year for The Wild Reeds, and this Tiny Desk Concert will show you what I mean.
Blind And Brave is available now.
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Amazon: www.amazon.com/Blind-Brave-The...
Set List
"Where I'm Going"
"Everything Looks Better In Hindsight"
"The World We Built"
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Walker, Nick Michael, Julia Reihs; Production Assistant: Kate Drozynski; Photo by Julia Reihs/NPR
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@davidwalton6138 9 ай бұрын

I maintain that this is one of the most impressive tiny desk performances

@gemseed 10 ай бұрын

this performance will forever be one of my favorites, endless days/ nights singing these tunes at the top of my lungs

@ikuep 7 жыл бұрын

MTV Unplugged used to be the raw, broken down versions of bands/singers, but this is even more intimate, more raw, and definitely more diverse.

@dbdmack 7 жыл бұрын

Better artists, versus just star power.

@waldenwonders 7 жыл бұрын

you cease to lie here my friend.

@soldierofsoul86 7 жыл бұрын

Yea, mtv, especially early on, considered themselves rock only and did not allow any diverse content. This continued for a long time and it was particularly prevalent during the unplugged years.

@jamosensei 7 жыл бұрын

Not to mention they provide WAY better sound engineers...I could go anywhere else for the same songs, and they never sound this good!

@riabakilaloo1983 7 жыл бұрын

Also, here there's no pressure of attracting viewership. Allows for more experimental genres

@5k33k 3 жыл бұрын

Since it isn't already listed in the video, the people playing are: Sharon Silva - Electric Guitar (Black Shirt) Kinsey Lee - Banjo/Harmonium Mackenzie Howe - Electric Guitar (Flower Shirt) Nick Phakpiseth - Bass Nick Jones - Drums

@craigsisak5989 Ай бұрын

I'll never stop coming back to this short set.

@jeffking4269 9 ай бұрын

One of the best npr tiny desk. Love the voices

@aaronbrockman482 5 жыл бұрын

The audio engineer on all these recordings is amazing. You are a master of your craft. Thank you sir or madam

@alex0589 4 жыл бұрын

Years late, potentially, we all agree and salute. cheers to the people who bring music.

@lornapresant9238 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. my daughter and FB gets the credit, really..not me.........

@guahcap 4 жыл бұрын

It's so insanely goooood. I don't even know how its possible. You watch some of the tiny desks that were done on a single mic like Nickel Creek and its perfect.

@ProfessionalDad 4 жыл бұрын

True. The mics are high quality and actual musicians sound great when they are unplugged

@deborahchamplin8999 4 жыл бұрын

aaron brockman agree

@alexanderferguson1734 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when I had moved to Colorado and I had no families or friends around me at first. I went to their concert by myself. It was weird and euphoric at the same time. I’ll always remember that little show at the Ogden.

@apesapopp1n 2 жыл бұрын

I've been to 10-20 of their shows. Can confirm, that is the vibe every time.

@cgill914 2 жыл бұрын

I went to a Florence and the Machine concert alone when I was in college and it’s one of my favorite memories 🥰❤️

@RawrFishAE 8 жыл бұрын

Now I want to see The Staves do an NPR Tiny Desk concert! Also, I can't wait until Matthew Santos gets on here

@ducklordbolemole992 8 жыл бұрын

+Noodle THE STAAAAAAAAAAAVES!!!

@romie126 6 жыл бұрын

Staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaves :D

@toaotewaiapu5815 6 жыл бұрын

Now that would be a hit.

@Ivan-zw6eb 4 жыл бұрын

Grammy for the sound guy please. Also, holy crap this band is good.

@stephenfolorunsho4887 4 жыл бұрын

Yeap that's exactly what I thinking. The sound is ridiculous - what a wonderful channel - full of joy.

@Profitocracy- 2 жыл бұрын

Sound guys is nothing without musician.

@Ghost_in_Gray_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@Profitocracy- Musicians are nothing without sound guys. ;)

@gabrielmaroto18 6 ай бұрын

If a tree falls in the woods

@suhasinibose1656 3 жыл бұрын

They're using a harmonium. Just hearing the performance, I would never have imagined it as one of the instruments I was hearing. But here I am. See it being used so perfectly outside the traditional south asian music.

@curefanx 4 жыл бұрын

Many times I have returned to this NPR of Wild Reeds. It's beautiful. As good as anything.

@ggambidt7840 2 жыл бұрын

Sharon Silva is one of my favorite singers. such a beautiful voice live (black shirt)

@grandenauto3214 2 жыл бұрын

Fierce

@reddvsbluee22 5 жыл бұрын

Did I just fall in love three consecutive times in under 15 minutes? Yep.

@benschreiner8047 4 жыл бұрын

You could not go wrong on a random NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert playlist, ever!

@river3275 6 жыл бұрын

The second song, Everyting Looks Better In Hindsight, has so much raw emotion. she went through this and delivers the song so honestly its just beautiful.

@treeman913 8 жыл бұрын

"love is a choice every morning, not some fuzzy feelin in a room"

@amandabrewer9780 4 жыл бұрын

Looking for my sharpy,i want to write that everywhere!

@wultlolz 3 жыл бұрын

5 years later.

@saskabooshsnareman6685 3 жыл бұрын

And every evening too

@spy2778 3 жыл бұрын

She sang that the very moment I read this comment. The very moment I was thinking what an awesome lyric.

@meelarai3966 3 жыл бұрын

Explain please

@BenNolan2772 9 ай бұрын

I stood on a train yesterday and The World We Built started playing, I have never more proudly cried in front of another man in my entire life, it goes hard 100%

@jordanh6760 7 жыл бұрын

Love that second song! Homegirl just hanging in the back strumming all mousy and unassuming, then "Hold up, let me destroy your emotions with my voice real quick." Very beautiful!

@stevenarkfeld3510 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect.

@theofficalrutama2332 4 жыл бұрын

yes, she surprised me too!

@Flyrodder68 Жыл бұрын

@@theofficalrutama2332 that was awesome

@diegorivera8835 7 жыл бұрын

I haven't felt music like this in a long time. The second song took my heart away, they took a tear from me.

@alex0589 7 жыл бұрын

i hope they see your comment for this is what makes it worth it.

@gladeswarden7016 7 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@jadeanjalee5322 7 жыл бұрын

Diego Rivera goodness yessss!!! The second song was incredible

@tokiobyebyetema1263 5 жыл бұрын

Diego Rivera I felt too. Really they are good.

@anthonyshats4427 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely holy poop wow

@okrunner 3 жыл бұрын

One of these concerts that make you stop on your tracks during your workday and forget what you were working on.

@ByTorAndMe 4 жыл бұрын

I have a couple of their albums, but this blows them away. I wish NPR would release ways to purchase music from the Tiny Desk Concerts or, heck, just record the whole albums for these groups. Their sound producers and engineers are fantastic.

@tfraz99 4 жыл бұрын

Tiny Desks finds a way to show the true 'artist' in every musician/band on this show. These ladies are another great example of that!

@user-dw9cb5oi8s 9 ай бұрын

That's amazing, more Wild Reeds..

@silvestrasmaksimec3871 4 жыл бұрын

Those girls give me goosebumps everytime. Love them.

@brandonmshrock 2 жыл бұрын

Dang those harmonies are so good!

@imaspecialgirllalala 5 жыл бұрын

All of these NPR concerts are so touching and full of heart. All I want to do is meet all these bands and be serenaded to sleep. Major help for my anxiety and depression

@elizabethpodsiadlochefsing8588 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tiny Desk Folks. These ladies have a sound that is reminiscent of the Roche sisters at their best Thank you Wild Reeds for your beautiful insights into Love and life and feeding them to us in the sweetest of harmonies!

@evansplace7021 7 жыл бұрын

Coming back to this almost two years later and they still give me chills

@soadfan 8 жыл бұрын

love the vocalist singing Everything Looks Better In Hindsight. warm, lovely voice. almost reminiscent to Angel Olsen's lower timbre

@andyvega8797 7 жыл бұрын

it's Sharon she's very very good I love her

@jillianmanning6767 7 жыл бұрын

Saw them at Nelsonville Music Festival last year and they were great. Each lady led a different song that reflected slightly different musical styles. A talented group and I'm glad they're getting exposure.

@ghosthouse6672 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to say thank you NPR, you always bring the most amazing musicians to tiny desk.. I love you ❤️

@WeirdSoundingVoice 8 жыл бұрын

I get chills literally every time I listen to Hindsight.

@somnilomusic3769 8 жыл бұрын

that "love is a choice every morning" fackin got me so it did!! :D Beautiful harmony :)

@samuelwalkingstick2949 7 жыл бұрын

amazing! they are all great singers and musicians obviously. vocals are spot on.you can tell they feel the music deeply. i love when the girl on the first song yells. even her yelling sounds amazing and it adds another dimension to the emotion and feel of the music.

@sarrahmanalatos438 5 жыл бұрын

I love how they just play the different parts to make it sweet. Beautiful.

@leahsero9753 8 жыл бұрын

holy shit I'm in love

@Reifenthaler 8 жыл бұрын

+Leah Sero s**t, me too

@HerrWortel 8 жыл бұрын

+Leah Sero I'm boarding the love train, too!

@lewisnash9820 6 жыл бұрын

Was EXACTLY my first response

@alwayshungry6828 6 жыл бұрын

Listen to their song “clouds” it’s my personal all time favorite from them.

@ashleysvoboda7610 6 жыл бұрын

Me too! Head over heels!

@katearcangeli12 7 жыл бұрын

Incredible!!! Female three part harmony!!! Beautiful feminine intensity, intelligence, wisdom and beauty. Brava brava brava!!

@SethLaHorner-kn9yj 5 ай бұрын

My mind travels through memories, I'll only remember the sweetest things

@sleepyhouse3 8 жыл бұрын

That girl singing "Everything Looks Better in Hindsight" looks so tortured, and sings it that way, so beautiful.

@gabriellesearles7084 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I liked that song best.

@viewerlikeyouare 8 жыл бұрын

"Love is a choice every morning" 2:10

@jimbackmann7808 8 жыл бұрын

@beckaketchum470 7 жыл бұрын

An awesome fuzzy feeling in the room.

@LaLluvia722 7 жыл бұрын

*not some fuzzy feeling lol

@rbenzer897 7 жыл бұрын

LaLluvia722 an awesome fuzzy feeling*

@SP-mf9sh 6 жыл бұрын

Great lyric

@lukemuffinz 8 жыл бұрын

Each girl has a different beauty about her.

@karachay9383 7 жыл бұрын

like your momma

@StephanieDefinitely 20 күн бұрын

*woman

@nelliott500 21 күн бұрын

The Wild Reeds is my favorite band. Unfortunately I discovered them after they split up so I never got to experience them live. This performance is incredible. I love that Sharon, Kinsey, and Mackenzie each had a song that showcases their talents.

@ashleybradley5485 5 жыл бұрын

Their voices are amazing!! So much talent in one band. Beautiful.

@j.m.p8051 5 жыл бұрын

This is where I fell in love with them!

@11jacqueline11 4 жыл бұрын

There will be life before I heard these harmonies, and life after. Wow. Blown away by these women! Tiny Desk for the win again!

@hikebikemike 8 жыл бұрын

Wow. "Everything looks better in hindsight" is really stunning. Thanks.

@tarapena5558 7 жыл бұрын

omg the second song blew my freaking mind

@JEFFRAUSCHL 7 жыл бұрын

agreed

@batty22222 7 жыл бұрын

Sharon's voice is incredible

@williammcharg4982 6 жыл бұрын

tara pena that legitimately made me cry. It had the raw emotion and beauty of a John Denver song. I don't give that praise out lightly

@j.m.p8051 5 жыл бұрын

They are wonderful! I remember crying to this song 3 years ago. Stupid ghosting guy! I replayed it many times

@greendog105 5 жыл бұрын

Incredible lyrics.

@hfjireh 9 ай бұрын

i am STARING theyre all so lovely and incredibly talented

@threlfish3125 5 жыл бұрын

stumbled over this on a sunday afternoon. What a vibe.

@kirsty7671 7 жыл бұрын

Why have I only found these Tiny Desk Concerts now?? These artists are awesome

@thomaskittock2866 7 жыл бұрын

Kirsty McNamara looks like you have some videos to watch

@kirsty7671 7 жыл бұрын

Thomas Kittock found some amazing new music!

@keystonebrotherb 5 жыл бұрын

Look up DRAM. So good.

@Alphacentauri819 4 жыл бұрын

I know! Weird how most of my favorite artists, of late, are people i didn’t know existed...i have another group of favorites around the bend, I feel it :)

@bigfatamishbob6935 3 жыл бұрын

this is so good that it made me forget about the ice cream i was eating and it melted.

@fatcapital88 10 ай бұрын

oh wait... they all can sing? and are all amazing? awesome!

@Flyrodder68 9 ай бұрын

had to come back to visit this...awesome performance

@bookstore55 8 жыл бұрын

I just found out about tiny desk concerts and feel very lucky!

@peatlejville5392 8 жыл бұрын

Love the way The Wild Reeds, paint pictures with music and tell it in song with clever use of lyrics, harmonies and perfectly placed instrumentals.

@amandabrewer9780 4 жыл бұрын

Back for more! The two gentleman in the back are an intrigal essential for the three aspects of ourselves to ring true! WOW AMAZING!

@dewclawband 8 жыл бұрын

this is so beautiful. goosebumps and tears.

@AaronCruz-Guillermo 8 жыл бұрын

+sedona arabella I cried too :(

@MikeMaroneyWhatsupdirtycones 8 жыл бұрын

+sedona arabella like a Damien Rice song but better

@Bigfootbabysas 8 жыл бұрын

Lets not go to crazy town-These ladies are fine and good but Damien Rice is the man

@MikeMaroneyWhatsupdirtycones 8 жыл бұрын

Bigfootbabysas I don't know bro... I love Damien but this was pretty goooood : )

@j.m.p8051 5 жыл бұрын

It is hard not to get stuck on this song after a breakup..Hindsight

@bullpablo 5 жыл бұрын

Extremely underappreciated band

@MoCo_Filmmaker 4 жыл бұрын

Warms my heart seeing this band on here with 2 million + views. Saw them open for The Lone Bellow a few years back and WOW, met them after the show too. Super sweet down to earth lovely people.

@mullerulrich6801 5 жыл бұрын

I love this music, greetings from Berlin, Germany !!! Thx

@christina-kd1dp 8 жыл бұрын

fantastic! so much talent in one band.

@keldamorris328 5 жыл бұрын

This tiny desk brought me to tears at breakfast. So powerful

@korosuchimu1479 7 жыл бұрын

Sharon Silva "WOW" so incredible

@ramzyred 8 жыл бұрын

Love this. Very, very good. NPR music TDC great job. Awesome!

@phidipidies 3 жыл бұрын

Every time I need a good cry I come to this video. Absolutely love the emotion and how close each song hits home.

@klakaboomeloli 8 жыл бұрын

these girls are fantastic

@vanessabooth8805 8 жыл бұрын

So beautiful I teared up. Amazing harmony, goosebumps, and listening to on repeat. Needless to say, I am in love.

@ashdavid 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Also - Wow. The first two songs are so raw and heartfelt and gorgeous it just wrecks me.

@Tmendler 5 жыл бұрын

When you wake up in the morning are you lonely? To find only the items I had left By your bedside, on the table, to your right hand? Little traces are the proof that I exist

@Rikimaru17 4 жыл бұрын

This is definitely a trifecta of beauty and talent!

@killinbildvow80 3 жыл бұрын

There are 5 people involved

@KTRox00 4 жыл бұрын

My god. I clicked without knowing who they were and I sure got a shock! As soon as the started playing I remembered hearing that first song a while back but had forgot all about it! Such a good song

@logank386 8 жыл бұрын

That first song was soo good

@sushigimme 8 жыл бұрын

+Logan Kissinger Buy or Download their albumBlind and Brave, it is sooo good! =) Also, check out their JamInTheVan performance of "Where Im Going"

@andreacrawley5780 8 жыл бұрын

I love live bands and concerts, I first came across Tiny Desk Concert on the news! Anyhow, this group is amazing, and I am happy I got to view their set!

@haleyheynderickx 8 жыл бұрын

All the chills. So proud and stoked for this band and their continual growth.

@patrickalaggio3560 8 жыл бұрын

Heartfelt and beautiful songs with wonderful harmonies. A good day has been made better having found your music.

@jeBATMANnna 8 жыл бұрын

Where I'm Going 0:00 Everything Looks Better in Hindsight 5:24 The World We Built 10:19

@RolandStrykala 8 жыл бұрын

oh, girls, what do you do with my emotions ..... thank you for this little tiny desk concert.

@brandonmshrock 2 жыл бұрын

How have I never heard of these girl until now!? They're incredible!

@microdrone 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great group this is, such relaxed perfection, beautiful and charming music, fantastic talents, great well written songs

@mattfranks4335 5 жыл бұрын

Heart melting, soul rejuvenating perfection .

@daysiamontgomery7842 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone’s talking about the second song but that first song is everything for me, gives me back a piece of my heart every time !

@darrancooper2269 6 жыл бұрын

I haven't heard a song by these ladies yet that I don't love. Great music Great voices. wow

@evgenbal4414 9 ай бұрын

❤ Thank you! Such a beautiful voices!

@ns21210 4 жыл бұрын

absolutely wonderful, your voices and harmonies are beautiful x

@SenorPescadorJohnson 8 жыл бұрын

really great to see new music out there with soul come on down to El Salvador and Guatemala, anytime

@samye8571 8 жыл бұрын

Celebrating the triumphs of human music experience.

@ramzyred 8 жыл бұрын

The Head and the Heart meets Haim

@PlayitAgain16 7 жыл бұрын

dude wow that is on point

@Nelson_Service 5 жыл бұрын

Hearing this band is refreshing like a summer breeze. Pretty talented ladies.

@davidmcdonough7774 4 жыл бұрын

Love your set on this one. I love it when artists can stand up there and sound exactly like the album all by themselves.I am glad you guys got to do a tiny desk concert.

@pavelsfera5236 3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of musical family gatherings...may they live as long as we find beauty. Bless all of you.

@windmasterfluke 6 жыл бұрын

I really didn't know the Wild Reeds although I have heard of them in my travels. I must say this is in my top 2 favs (only behind lucius) Amazing sound. I will have to listen to more of their stuff. Thank you tiny desk

@lauradaquila22 6 жыл бұрын

Donnie Dennison they are on tour check out their facebook

@lauradaquila22 6 жыл бұрын

You haven't even experienced the wild reeds till you see them live! Check out their tour dates on their Facebook page

@charlottecox2517 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE LUCIUS! They remind me so much of them!

@richebrunelle9308 3 жыл бұрын

My goodness... All these songs resonate so deep right now today was a good day to find these amazingly talented ladies..

@sarahneczwid366 5 жыл бұрын

DAMN!!! Pandora was kind enough to find me "Where I'm Going" a few months ago and I've been calmly in love with that track ever since. Admittedly, I haven't had time to indulge until tonight when I stumbles across this episode of Tiny Desk. This is outstanding! I'm buying both vinyl records and probably the t-shirt (because come on... it's a groovy skull with a wig). Thanks NPR Music.

@m.k.mcgill Жыл бұрын

I listened to this one on the way to work one morning a couple years ago and meant to save it for later, because the scene that is set in the second song has been stuck with me ever since I heard it, but could never find the way to describe the lyrics, because it’s just such a vivid picture that is described in such a beautiful way. Anyways, I’ve been trying to find this again and was almost beginning to think it wasn’t a Tiny Desk performance that I’d heard that song on. But today, I’ve finally found it. I’m complete.

@kathylopez4484 Жыл бұрын

Music does drive us to find it make it love it! Glad you found this song again…prayers for all of us searchers searching out our vibes 🎶🫶🎶

@weronikawalker9650 6 жыл бұрын

I can't stop listening! So much magic in 3 songs, it's unbelievable.

@uvp5000 8 жыл бұрын

The Wild Reeds are especially talented. While they have their own creative voice, "The World We Built" is reminiscent of The Roches in some ways. The Wild Reeds' harmonies just cut to my core and move me deeply. This Tiny Desk Concert really did provide just the right stage to show off their considerable talent.