The Ballroom Thieves "Tender" (Official Video)

"Tender" Out Now! theballroomthieves.ffm.to/tender
We were listening to the band Watchhouse at the Newport Folk Festival in 2022 and their sparse instrumentation and fluid melodies inspired us to start writing Tender right on the spot. We learn a lot from our peers, and in this case the lesson was in the importance of creating space for your songs to breathe so you can hear what’s happening between the notes. We recorded the song live, so there are plenty of dusty artifacts and imperfections in the recording, and that felt appropriate for a song about struggling to accept the flaws in yourself and in the world around you.
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[@RigoSoriano]

Great. Smooth. Soft.

[@bluenoser1567]

I never get tired listening to your voices blend so smoothly. Another brilliant tune. Please don't ever stop ... Cheers

[@gavinball9308]

Your harmonies are so amazing. I cannot tell you how many times I have listened to your cover of dont it feel good. They work so well with the acoustic guitar alone!

[@LegolasGhirahim]

beautiful

[@JamesFromTexas]

I saw you guys playing at, I believe, Wilmington Square many, many years ago. Banging out Down by the River! Fell in love with that kinda sound. Y'all are awesome!

[@jimnoakes9394]

Just wonderful you two loved it!!

[@rogermarcoux8029]

Gorgeous, that’s your sound and storytelling I so much love.
Very interesting video though I felt it became a little busy near the end (just my “feels). But really cool effects of each of you phasing in and out. Very nice!
Thank you!

[@halfon87]

Martin Martin - one day we will meet again and do a jam session like in the good old days ;)

[@roweneweems9639]

We are moved by what you wrote above. True artists keep listening and growing. This recording and its rawness are especially thrilling to hear after seeing your live performance last week at The Kate (which left us breathless). It has that same magic tenderness, that simplicity, and those "dusty artifacts and imperfections" your glistening stage performance gave. Gorgeous. Can't wait for more.

[@hoojyooj]

huge fan of your tunes, and the delicious vocal harmonies.