Vic passed about 3 weeks after this.. this is a haunting portrait of a man at the end of his rope.. Doesn't necessarily seem like he really wanted to leave, but it sure looks to me like he knew he couldn't stay. He looks tired and exhausted. Beat up. It brings me great comfort knowing he is at peace.
I'll never ever fully understand how this man could make such simple music so unbelievably rich and full and new and beautifully unique and genuine. As an artist myself I'll forever be in awe of what Vic was able to create out of so little, as if it was just organically spilling out of him, perfect in it's raw form.
1) When the Bottom Fell Out (At the Cut) 2) Very Friendly Lighthouse (Left to His Own Devices) 3) Panic Pure (West of Rome) 4) Society Sue (Skitter On Take-off) 5) Glossolalia (North Star Deserter)
I feel so fortunate to have seen VC live in Greenville SC at Pull 17, the club where I bartended. I found him to be amazing on so many levels. I was so saddened to hear that he decided to go. I cannot imagine it was an easy decision to make, but then again I didn't have the same crosses to bear in this lifetime. The only comfort is to think of him finally being unburdened by the physical world. Being free and suffering no more. Such a beautiful, brave, creative, feelingful soul. Thank you for the magic you shared with us and left us with.
Always deep and tremendously clever, but never pretentious or egotistical. Beautiful and honest. He takes you to places in song you hope never to experience in your own life, yet delivered in such an endearing way to never be off-putting. I would have loved to hang out with Vic; I suspect he was a lot of fun to be around.
i never knew him personally obviously but Vic Chesnutt's life & passing touched me in so many ways. i feel such a connection to him & i am so grateful for this video, seeing a tiny glimpse into his personality is such a joy. we miss you, Vic. thank you for your art.
Dude I literally just discovered him a couple weeks ago, I feel so blessed to have finally found his music. I'm a HUGE sparklehorse, elliott smith, songs: ohia / magnolia electric co, scott weiland guy.. something about the music from these sort of tragic figures has always just resonated deeply with me. Vic's the first one I found posthumously that touches me in this way and I feel an odd sense of grieving knowing I never supported him when he was still here.
It is rare that I recognize any artist's passing every year. Vic was beyond what any words could describe. I miss seeing him play music. Small clips are all we have of him, visually. I'm glad this exists. Thank you npr.
I was fortunate enough to see Vic live twice. Once in Toronto, he played a great show solo opening up for some other band I can't even remember who they were. The second time was in San Francisco, he was scheduled to play Bottom of The Hill tavern but, a few nights before it had a fire so the show was cancelled. Instead, the band played a free show at Amoeba records. It was one of the best live shows I've seen! I got to meet him and talk to him after the show. I miss Vic!
I'm so glad I was able to see Vic perform at the Downstairs one night. I loved what I was hearing at the time, but it wasn't until years later, after much heartbreak and loss that I began to really appreciate his lyrics. He is missed.
if u wanna glimpse of the lyrical obtuseness & genius of Vic Chesnutt read his memoir by kristin hersh. he was so complex yet spiritually advanced. we miss u Vic. sighs. spread the love. Always, Jt
yes. thank you having this up npr... was lucky enough to see him in 2008, touring with a silver mt. zion, and remains one of the greatest live performances of my life. such a nice guy.
crimesasforgiven I will forever regret not knowing of either band earlier. I was close enough to go see them back then, but didn't know of either. I'm just praying that smz tours again ever
K: @93milton The songs in order of being played (with the corresponding album in parentheses) are: 1) When the Bottom Fell Out (At the Cut) 2) Very Friendly Lighthouse (Left to His Own Devices) 3) Panic Pure (West of Rome) 4) Society Sue (Skitter On Take-off) 5) Glossolalia (North Star Deserter)
I've heard a lot about Vic Chestnutt but this is my first time listening. I'm very happy I finally did - he seems to have an honesty and directness to both his lyrics ad delivery that are extremely rare - and beautiful. Very much look forward to getting to know more of him.
My friend from my Athens GA days. I was at the show where Stipe saw him solo, not with the The La-Dee-Dahs. He was opening for a friend's band. Stipe recorded and produced 'Little' the next day.
David, I agree! the style and inflection infused into certain words that otherwise might not quite fit melodically, but are reconstructed to fit, like a perfect puzzle...
what a an artist! intense... i actually liked his 'new' song the most, the one he played here for the first time. quite a sad story, the life of this brilliant man.
@93milton The songs in order of being played (with the corresponding album in parentheses) are: 1) When the Bottom Fell Out (At the Cut) 2) Very Friendly Lighthouse (Left to His Own Devices) 3) Panic Pure (West of Rome) 4) Society Sue (Skitter On Take-off) 5) Glossolalia (North Star Deserter)
12:02 He remembers correctly. "Two Sleepy People" was written by Hoagy Carmichael in 1938, with lyrics by Frank Loesser. 16:40 Sweet little drama --cannot tell if that was genuine insecurity or playful humour or a little bit of both. Followed by a knock-out song.
A first for me after seeing Bright Eyes cover his song 'flirted with you all my life' - an inspiration especially to someone like me who finds it so hard to write. The sheer poetry in his words and delivery al be it hampered by disability. Voice to die for, well I guess he did sadly
Ok i will do that.by the way that was cool you stood up for Vic while those frat boys didnt know the greatness of Vic.im going to catch up on all the Drivn' n Cryin' ive missed out on.oh yeah thank's for all the great music.
Going deep into NPR Tiny Desk Concerts, the algorithm added this to the playlist. Never heard of this guy. Looked him up on wikipedia. He looks like he had a great run given the challenges he faced since he was 18. But at 45, it's really tragic: "Chesnutt died on Christmas Day 2009 from an overdose of muscle relaxants that had left him in a coma in an Athens hospital. He was 45 years old.[6] In his final interview, which aired on National Public Radio 24 days before his death, Chesnutt said that he had "attempted suicide three or four times [before]. It didn't take."[8] According to him in the same interview, being "uninsurable" due to his quadriplegia, he was $50,000 in debt for his medical bills, and had been putting off a surgery for a year ("And, I mean, I could die only because I cannot afford to go in there again. I don't want to die, especially just because of I don't have enough money to go in the hospital.").[8]" This should not be normal.
Listen to Isadora Duncan, Coward...Danny Carmichael-about a boy who knows he's dying young and won't ever even have a girlfriend..if you can't feel that, you are dead inside:( As far as lyrics, sure they are straightforward-but the genius is in the delivery.
As I watched this first time, I was struck with what Vic Chesnutt has in common with John Pryne. Vic is far less comedic and more bitter than sweet, yet sweet nonetheless, bringing forth a metaphoric lower octave and register voice of the experience of living, especially in our society. And this was prior to the new song he played, that carries more Pryne colloquialisms than Vic usually sings, as Chesnutt puts more of his unique tourniquet on common phrases.
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My Vote for the most underrated Artist of all Time
i think he is certainly not for everybody; his sound is not instantly appealing, but he is undeniably brilliant
to me, this is the art that is missing in most music
@@Only1Feckitt I totally concur .... those who " don't get it " will never " have it "
Where do I sign❤❤❤ Vic was a true gem
An absolute monster musician and poet, but almost unknown on the scale of things.
Vic passed about 3 weeks after this.. this is a haunting portrait of a man at the end of his rope.. Doesn't necessarily seem like he really wanted to leave, but it sure looks to me like he knew he couldn't stay. He looks tired and exhausted. Beat up. It brings me great comfort knowing he is at peace.
This video was uploaded about 6 months before he passed away
I'll never ever fully understand how this man could make such simple music so unbelievably rich and full and new and beautifully unique and genuine. As an artist myself I'll forever be in awe of what Vic was able to create out of so little, as if it was just organically spilling out of him, perfect in it's raw form.
1) When the Bottom Fell Out (At the Cut)
2) Very Friendly Lighthouse (Left to His Own Devices)
3) Panic Pure (West of Rome)
4) Society Sue (Skitter On Take-off)
5) Glossolalia (North Star Deserter)
Somehow took me four or five views over several years to realize how very brilliant this is.
I feel so fortunate to have seen VC live in Greenville SC at Pull 17, the club where I bartended. I found him to be amazing on so many levels. I was so saddened to hear that he decided to go. I cannot imagine it was an easy decision to make, but then again I didn't have the same crosses to bear in this lifetime. The only comfort is to think of him finally being unburdened by the physical world. Being free and suffering no more. Such a beautiful, brave, creative, feelingful soul. Thank you for the magic you shared with us and left us with.
its not clear it was exactly a straight up decision. He was doing well musically but Aetna and the US un Health system was going after his house.
@@janewilder7490 he was $50k in Healthcare debt, and Christmas day is notoriously a very difficult day to get through if you have depression.
Always deep and tremendously clever, but never pretentious or egotistical. Beautiful and honest. He takes you to places in song you hope never to experience in your own life, yet delivered in such an endearing way to never be off-putting. I would have loved to hang out with Vic; I suspect he was a lot of fun to be around.
i never knew him personally obviously but Vic Chesnutt's life & passing touched me in so many ways. i feel such a connection to him & i am so grateful for this video, seeing a tiny glimpse into his personality is such a joy. we miss you, Vic. thank you for your art.
Dude I literally just discovered him a couple weeks ago, I feel so blessed to have finally found his music. I'm a HUGE sparklehorse, elliott smith, songs: ohia / magnolia electric co, scott weiland guy.. something about the music from these sort of tragic figures has always just resonated deeply with me. Vic's the first one I found posthumously that touches me in this way and I feel an odd sense of grieving knowing I never supported him when he was still here.
It's a real shame that we lost such a great talent. He certainly deserved much more than he got in life.
Chris Greene yeah,all his Athens Ga friends deserted him Dec. 24
The car accident he had at 18 years old certainly changed the direction of his life for the worse
you are missed. so grateful for the music you left us.
It is rare that I recognize any artist's passing every year. Vic was beyond what any words could describe. I miss seeing him play music. Small clips are all we have of him, visually. I'm glad this exists. Thank you npr.
Also his friend Mark Linkous aka Sparklehorse.
that first song tore my heart out and healed it at the same time. RIP VIC!
I started listening to Vic when I was a teenager. Loved his lyrics. Well, everything really. Wish he was still here.
I'm sitting on my balcony with my ginger cat looking at a bright star in the sky. It's Vic
I was fortunate enough to see Vic live twice. Once in Toronto, he played a great show solo opening up for some other band I can't even remember who they were. The second time was in San Francisco, he was scheduled to play Bottom of The Hill tavern but, a few nights before it had a fire so the show was cancelled. Instead, the band played a free show at Amoeba records. It was one of the best live shows I've seen! I got to meet him and talk to him after the show. I miss Vic!
I can't listen to him without wondering if he had any idea how much we loved him. RIP, Vic.
I'm so glad I was able to see Vic perform at the Downstairs one night. I loved what I was hearing at the time, but it wasn't until years later, after much heartbreak and loss that I began to really appreciate his lyrics. He is missed.
10 years since we lost Vic, and the world is still a broken mess. He would see the humour in that I think.
@John Jackson Not at all. Vic was a friend. He loved life. The physical pain became too much.
Blimey, if you thought the world was a mess a year ago then its dark now. At least Trump is gone. The next year will be better.
Yeah, but it always was. That's what he was saying. You can either deal with it on its terms... or do something else.
love you vic and everyone who understands
Just the second ever Tiny Desk Concert. Incredible performance, and so tragic that we lost him so soon after.
I miss this man so much.
if u wanna glimpse of the lyrical obtuseness & genius of Vic Chesnutt read his memoir by kristin hersh. he was so complex yet spiritually advanced. we miss u Vic. sighs. spread the love.
Always,
Jt
best book i've read this year.
Oh dang, THANK YOU for the tip
+1000
yes. thank you having this up npr... was lucky enough to see him in 2008, touring with a silver mt. zion, and remains one of the greatest live performances of my life. such a nice guy.
crimesasforgiven I will forever regret not knowing of either band earlier. I was close enough to go see them back then, but didn't know of either. I'm just praying that smz tours again ever
First time ever listening to Vic, found by accident, beautiful lyrics, and It Is rather inspiring to see him play with his condition :) RIP
K: @93milton The songs in order of being played (with the corresponding album in parentheses) are:
1) When the Bottom Fell Out (At the Cut)
2) Very Friendly Lighthouse (Left to His Own Devices)
3) Panic Pure (West of Rome)
4) Society Sue (Skitter On Take-off)
5) Glossolalia (North Star Deserter)
The best to him and Linkous
Mark was a genius too. And he too was in a tremendous amount of pain. R.I.P. to him and Teresa.
The world is a sadder place today, I'll miss you, Vic.
I've heard a lot about Vic Chestnutt but this is my first time listening. I'm very happy I finally did - he seems to have an honesty and directness to both his lyrics ad delivery that are extremely rare - and beautiful. Very much look forward to getting to know more of him.
Such a smart and lovely person. thx Mr Boilen.
Oh my God, he does Panic Pure, my favourite song of his ever. My heart can't take this.
My friend from my Athens GA days. I was at the show where Stipe saw him solo, not with the The La-Dee-Dahs. He was opening for a friend's band. Stipe recorded and produced 'Little' the next day.
David, I agree! the style and inflection infused into certain words that otherwise might not quite fit melodically, but are reconstructed to fit, like a perfect puzzle...
Old friends, heroes, lifetimes
Don't let a single memory fade away
I've come back to this many times.
I love very friendly lighthouses most of all
the world stops when Vic sings
yeah
Happy birthday Vic , thankyou for all...
what a an artist! intense... i actually liked his 'new' song the most, the one he played here for the first time. quite a sad story, the life of this brilliant man.
completely agree. love his affect on it
Being that he chose to pass on 3 weeks after this session, i think we now know why he so strongly felt called to have it recorded
Loved Vic Chesnutt's music so much.. got me through my 20s
I love npr i love vic chestnutt, why didnt i know this existed
hey i'm back
me too
@93milton The songs in order of being played (with the corresponding album in parentheses) are:
1) When the Bottom Fell Out (At the Cut)
2) Very Friendly Lighthouse (Left to His Own Devices)
3) Panic Pure (West of Rome)
4) Society Sue (Skitter On Take-off)
5) Glossolalia (North Star Deserter)
I have just discovered this talented man!
12:02 He remembers correctly. "Two Sleepy People" was written by Hoagy Carmichael in 1938, with lyrics by Frank Loesser.
16:40 Sweet little drama --cannot tell if that was genuine insecurity or playful humour or a little bit of both. Followed by a knock-out song.
Needed to remember Vic today. Thanks.
We miss you and love you, VC!
Missing you still man. Just wild. It doesn't seem that long ago you were here.
Omg how i miss him.
Cheers for the sounds Vic 👍
Vic! Now this is certainly a classic Tiny Desk
Why doesn't this have a million views???????
I guess it's because the world is kind of lousy when it comes to listening to so many helpful suggestions.
Vic.....I miss you
Miss you, Vic.
I still can't believe he's gone. I regret every single time I didn't go see him perform.
Fascinating guy.
You're amazing vic 😊😊😊
was :(
I love him. never saw him live. a damn shame
Vic is a god! Saw him a few weeks ago and he was amazing. As was his band!
A first for me after seeing Bright Eyes cover his song 'flirted with you all my life' - an inspiration especially to someone like me who finds it so hard to write. The sheer poetry in his words and delivery al be it hampered by disability. Voice to die for, well I guess he did sadly
He went to Showtime Bowl in Athens October before he died . I was working there as the front counter clerk! He came thete with the Navy School
Splendid. He was certainly dealt a bad break or two, but he suffered through and shined.
he was an old soul filled with extra-human goodness
He was unique. Just like his songs are.
I still miss Vic and Mark Linkous (Sparklehorse) terribly.
A true legend...RIP
J'adore !!!
amazing Vic
Thank you for uploading it! :)
nooo WAYYY, a Vic Chestnutt Tiny Desk concert???
So good.
no words......only love
Fabulous.
I miss him.
I miss Vic and Athens Ga
"proud as punch", awesome
his song "dodge" is the saddest song for me . RIP Vic
There goes my hero.
this is soo amazing nobody like him.
Lobe you vic
There is a typo in the video name, his last name is Chesnutt not Chestnutt.
U corrrrrrcted it and it worked. Great respect
How far Tiny Desk has come!!!
His niece, Liz Durrett only made two albums but she is amazing.
Terrible to hear that Vic Chestnutt has passed away, and on Christmas no less.
That's just so you'll never forget the date he punched his card out tossed it in the dumpster in back.
Ok i will do that.by the way that was cool you stood up for Vic while those frat boys didnt know the greatness of Vic.im going to catch up on all the Drivn' n Cryin' ive missed out on.oh yeah thank's for all the great music.
Hobby sent me here. Thanks Hobby!
What a goofy guy :) I love it!
Going deep into NPR Tiny Desk Concerts, the algorithm added this to the playlist. Never heard of this guy. Looked him up on wikipedia. He looks like he had a great run given the challenges he faced since he was 18.
But at 45, it's really tragic:
"Chesnutt died on Christmas Day 2009 from an overdose of muscle relaxants that had left him in a coma in an Athens hospital. He was 45 years old.[6] In his final interview, which aired on National Public Radio 24 days before his death, Chesnutt said that he had "attempted suicide three or four times [before]. It didn't take."[8]
According to him in the same interview, being "uninsurable" due to his quadriplegia, he was $50,000 in debt for his medical bills, and had been putting off a surgery for a year ("And, I mean, I could die only because I cannot afford to go in there again. I don't want to die, especially just because of I don't have enough money to go in the hospital.").[8]"
This should not be normal.
:( god what a genius.
Instantly recognized him from Sling Blade
Oh, Vic.
@soulasylummeatpuppet It is written on the fingerboard of his guitar!!!
Listen to Isadora Duncan, Coward...Danny Carmichael-about a boy who knows he's dying young and won't ever even have a girlfriend..if you can't feel that, you are dead inside:( As far as lyrics, sure they are straightforward-but the genius is in the delivery.
RIP Vic.
I miss Athens
wow....
"Geez."
Vic was fucking funny.
That lava lite is from Big Lots
As I watched this first time, I was struck with what Vic Chesnutt has in common with John Pryne. Vic is far less comedic and more bitter than sweet, yet sweet nonetheless, bringing forth a metaphoric lower octave and register voice of the experience of living, especially in our society. And this was prior to the new song he played, that carries more Pryne colloquialisms than Vic usually sings, as Chesnutt puts more of his unique tourniquet on common phrases.
6 years
RIP
That lava lite he has in this video was bought at Big Lots
I had been disabled for a decade before I saw Widespread Panic play "Expiration Day." JfromOH