Lucius: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубликовано: 6 янв 2013
- We brought Lucius to the Tiny Desk because I fell in love with one joyous, catchy song: "Don't Just Sit There." That's all I had to go on - I'd never seen the group live - and though I expected fun, we also got fabulous. Not only are Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig a winning singing duo, but their charisma and charm helps turn good pop songwriting into an endearing performance.
Both Berklee School of Music alumni, the two women moved to a Victorian home they'd found on Craigslist. As it turns out, that old Brooklyn home had a 60-year history as a recording studio and music school, complete with an old Steinway piano; it was there that they found their future bandmates. Danny Molad, Peter Lalish and Andrew Burri fill out the group with guitars and drums and an uncanny ability to create songs with vastly differing character.
One minute, Lucius sounds like a girl group circa 1961; the next, you could be hearing an Emmylou Harris outtake. And, though only four songs turn up on the band's 2012 EP, I feel a strong album on the way. Pair that with a dynamic and lovable stage presence, and what you're witnessing from Lucius at the Tiny Desk sounds like the early days of a long career. --BOB BOILEN
Set List
"Go Home"
"Don't Just Sit There"
"Turn It Around"
"Genevieve"
Credits
Producer: Bob Boilen; Editor: Denise DeBelius; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Denise DeBelius, Christopher Parks, Ryan Smith; photo by Lauren Rock/NPR 
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Found in 2013 and still listening in 2024
it's been 10 years and this still lives in my memory and heart.
I've watched this an embarrassing number of times, never gets old
Amanda Feliciano same!
Samsies..Genevieve is my fav but the way they bled the 1st two songs together is amazing too tho
They are awesome!
yeah me too, their KEXP show is also fantastic
You're not wrong, I'm back yet again. Lost count some time ago. I bought the records, but this performance has such great energy
I think this is my all time favorite tiny desk concert.
Check out the Pixies tiny desk it's so good! As well as Xenia Rubinos, Haley Hendrickx, and Aurora.
10 years later, and Wildewoman is still a go-to in my library. It's one of those great albums that doesn't age, and they still play tracks at their live shows - and they still give me goosebumps. Absolutely one of my favorite bands of all time.
i literally will never get over this concert. one of the most magical performances i have ever seen via video. in complete and utter awe every time i turn it on.
Couldn't of said it better myself...how on earth can 2 voices sound this amazing...who helped them all find eachother?
Just popping in, since I see some of the comments are five years old. This is still one of the greatest things to have ever been witnessed. Considering I saw them play in my local park, I am beyond pleased to see they are still thriving.
still kicking :)
"...and what you're witnessing from Lucius at the Tiny Desk sounds like the early days of a long career." Solid prediction, Bob.
2024 gang
holy crap...this is the best stuff Ive heard since the last thing i heard on NPR
Lucius is one of my favorite bands ever, and one of the big reasons is because they become one in their music. At 14:30, you can see the two singers get off beat on their percussion together, while still filling in as what is right automatically. One isn't catching the other one off beat and covering, they literally don't even realize they swayed a bit cause the whole phrase is mostly there. Their music is so natural, subconscious, and real. They are so amazing.
First heard Lucius yesterday. Got all goose pimply over the refrain to "Go Home." Immediately bought the album, which is consistently catchy, fun, beautiful. At my age, musical obsessions don't come around as often as they once did. I'm grateful for this one.
Me Too!
The vocal harmonies and power in "Go Home" bring me to tears every time.
this performance had a profound effect on me. i love them
Just saw this band on Austin City Limits and I have to say What a breath of fresh air.
I am in my mid 60’s and I love the sound and positive energy of this band. Great job, I will follow.
This band makes me happy to alive.
I’ve seen them live, listened to their CDs, watched their videos, but I love this one because they’re having fun and happy.
does anyone else find that they prefer these tiny desk concerts to the more produced versions of the songs?
iTunes just doesn't feel the same :/
Check out Teri Gender Bender from La Butcherettes on Tinydesk
I've seen them live twice...it was not bad.
100%
@Michael Morgan I have ALWAYS thought this--"Genevieve" is so much simpler and more powerful here. I like the one on the album, but this so raw and I feel like it gets to the heart of the song.
I am new to the music. I loved hearing the Indigo Girls. And Lucius is my 2022 Indigo Girls.
The blend of their voices never fails to fascinate...I absolutely love that I cant tell whose voice is whose, so beautiful. Thank God they found each other. :)
What a treat, watching and listening to their creative process near the session's end! A unique sound, with pure vocals. Can't wait to see them live shortly...
Hauntingly beautiful. They are better Live than recorded. Love Lucius! Chills when I listen.
What a wonderful conversation those two guitars are having...
The way they come up with the percussion on the fly during that last song...fricken impressive! Great sounds... (14:06)
I revisit this tiny desk concert often, a favorite! EPIC!
I have a feeling in 20 years, we'll be sitting in the room still listening to this perfection but with RUclips vr
I’m about to go see them for the 3rd time live in 2022 and they never miss!
"I broke your cashew tin," lmao. The fun they had with that is SO infectious- l smile every time I watch it. Awesome.
this is the most organic perfect charming tiny desk concert. hopefully whoever thought these up was crying watching this.
saw them for the first time yesterday at brooklyn bowl in LV. they opened with "go home" and it brought me to tears. amazing voices
Omg that song Genevieve. Amazing.
Saw them in person for the first time in Portland Tuesday night....oustanding and moving show! I listened to their set on KEXP in 2014 a bazillion times. Dusty Trails makes me cry everytime.
NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts make me so happy. This was so much beautiful fun!
Been watching Tiny Desk all day, and wow. This band really takes the cake. such power.
I’ve been listening to this NPR session for the past 6 months - over and over again. It is so good on so many levels: lyrically, musically, vocally, and the arrangement and stage presence are phenomenal. It hits me personally every time and it also makes me think of the hearts of my daughters. Thank you so much for this raw and real and stripped down performance. Cannot be any better💙
These songs have been stuck in my head for days now. Incredible talent, just pure musical genius! Love, love this.
Will never forget trekking out into the frigid Chicago winter to see you guys perform at the Cubbie Bear 2 years ago. So amazing.
Wow! Amazing vocals and creativity. I'm not easily blown away, but this group does it for me!
Brilliant, talented, inspiring. A breath of fresh air. Lucius, keep doing what you do! It's perfect!
Guys, guys, guys - how is this even possible..? Perfect harmonies, counter-point vocal arrangements, understated acoustic-electric abundance... HOW..? ANSWER ME...!
I remember watching this video back in the day and it blowing my mind- still does! What a performance!
These guys are absolutely amazing! To sound that good live is incredible. LOVE them!
What an absolutely breathtaking tiny-concert, I so love this band! So original, and an intimate & gorgeous sound in this recording.
I have watched this sooooo many times. It gets better every time .
No words. Just in awe.
ditto
3 words - 'Less is more'
Their energy is so great to watch.. and that last song was soooo dope
Can't listen to this enough. Sultry, bittersweet, joyful. Thank you
Accomplished, clever. Great looking and sounding band. The idea of the matching outfits in their various gigs adds a lot of magic, but I don't know why. Excellent....Thank you.
You "don't know why". I think it's because their outfits always have an element of, um, quirky to them. By quirky I think I mean Formal + Artsy.
They are amazing musicians and singers. You can immediately tell they are professionally trained. Amazing.
Just saw them last night in Portland, ME. Super strong bass in your face and hypnotic banshee vocals. I loved every minute of it!!
Beautiful!! Jess, Holly and the guys, amazing...
I absolutely love how their sound is unique in each song! I'm digging this band! NPR... How do you find such rare talent?!
Love this so much! Your harmonies are beautiful.
Lucius is everything.Gorgeous people and talent.
"everything", you put that well.
The vocals are simply stunning for a live performance.
Wow amazing. They've got soul.
It's quite possible that I have played this one hundred times and may play it one million more. Because... Damm. Good Music!
Such a special and unique sound! Love it!
Resourceful and understands their sound, loving their energy as well.
I absolutely love these girls, such great wonderful talent...I could listen and watch them everyday
This band is fantastic. Amazingly good.
they were absolutely amazing! saw them 3 times... heres to more in the future!
SO detailed. From their appearance to the dynamics of the music. New Favorite Band. Can't wait to see you in UT on Valentines Day!! :)
I wish I could Like this more than once! It was this video that introduced me to Lucius and I have been checking out all there other web content since! Great band!
What a talented bunch of people! Really, really enjoyed this gig! Love it!
the talent on display here from those five folks is nothing short of amazing, not really something I normally would listen to but I can't get enough
Lucius, simply LUSHIOUS,Luv this Band!
nobody is this awesome as Lucious.... best band in 2016
OH Good GOD!!! This is why I Love RUclips..... found you guys by accident, now it's a Love Affair!!!!!!
incredible - I'm 55, mainly rooted in jazz, but these girls are killing... no words to describe the beauty, power and emotion of this band. PERFECT... keep on groovin'
herbert ebenbauer they are just musically outstanding...a real pleasure
If you ever get a chance- see them live. One of my top concerts.
Peter sent me here and he was RIGHT. This is indie music at its best. Thank you Peter, you have my respect and more....
This is Pure Magic!!! Love from Nigeria
I was introduced to these amazing musicians at a Watkins Family Hour at Largo. LUCKY ME! They are so wonderful!!!
this is straight rocking my world. Thanks +Lucius!
Beautiful
Yeah, these guys/girls are a blast. Music just seems to spring from them; lotta love for creativity and frivolity. An air of easy command & understanding of music, how to work it for all its richness, without taking itself/themselves too seriously.
I love this group! What a fresh approach to today's music!
I love Lucius! Beyond amazing...
Fabulous Harmony! So put together ~ ❤🎤🎵
I had this on in the background, but I just had to stop what I was doing to listen completely. Great!
+Rikard Peterson I heard this on our local NPR station while passing through the kitchen. Got one of the singer's names and the name of the band. Went on the web and fell in love with these musicians. Such originality!
I did the exact same thing with their KEXP show. I heard this studio album a few times before and liked it, but it wasn't quite for me. Then I caught their live performance while cleaning, and it's night and day how much better they are live. I immediately bought tickets to their next show.
Lucius is hands down the best concert I have been to. Magical, mesmerizing.
I saw you in Seattle. The goodbye in the middle of the audience, and unamplified was absolutely spectacular. Plus I ran into the band outside the theater. Great show ! Thank you again !
You guys rock so much.
Beautiful.
I cannot get enough. Come down south and play!!
I just discovered this band.. love it...
My new favorite band. I can't get enough of this video!
i LOVED this!
I was about to walk away from the video until they busted out their harmony, set to 11...Great GOOGLY MOOGLY!!!...now, I've listened & watched everything I can find of them...They're really fun to listen to...musically in sync with each other, and it's really hard to get those harmonies out of your head...Thank you Lucius, and (again) thank you TDC for getting me hooked on yet another artist I never would have found otherwise.
Now it's time for Allen Stone & Wulfpeck for the eclectic tastes...and an acoustic Queens of the Stone Age for something more mainstream
Great sound ~ look forward to seeing them live!
I can't stop listening to this! It's so good, and so addictive. Fantastic.
Holy shit! Just found out from this video they're playing in Columbus TOMORROW and got a ticket!!! Hellll yesssssss!!!!!!
I LOVE this!!!
I am a longtime listener of the Tiny Desk Concerts. They have turned me on to dozens of bands and reinforced my respect for those I already had the fortune to encounter. This is truly one of the best performances I've seen on youtube in quite sometime.Thank you NPR!
Lucius...please have a concert in my area so I can see and hear you live.
Go home is my favorite of their songs
Still obsessed with these vocal melodies
I really enjoyed this! Thanks, NPR & Lucius! Sounds great!
These are my favorite two girls singing together ever. Im in love with both of em
i wish i got the same chills from listening to their studio recordings, nothing beats this live performance
This band inspires me! Real musicians!!!!