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Ohh I made a mistake I need to withdraw from the contest. I misread the name of the competition. It’s not important. I’m not a musician I’m sorry, I thought it was tiny d… well a contest for tiny.. you know what nevermind. I’m just gonna go
@@joshualecornu3311 personally phoebe,s music has LITERALLY saved me LITERALLY she,s a genius for me with us aesthetic and voice and a subtle writing. Julien or others in her band have not made me feel a grain of what phoebe makes me feel.❤
nobody is saying it because they can't see it but this is Phoebe's like number one dude. as he is for many many many many many many many Indie emo teens
I love that Phoebe always looks like she's having so much fun when she plays with Conor and gets to rock out a little bit more than usual. She has such joy on her face.
Omg guys I found another moment like that at 11:02. First Phoebe looking at Conor (while he's not looking), then Phoebe looking away and him looking at her. He sees her smile and immediately smiles too.
Seeing Conor Oberst age really makes me realize my own mortality. “And the worlds got me dizzy again, you’d think after 22 years I’d be used to the spin.”
I think he's aging incredibly well considering all he's been through (addiction, neurosis, broken relationships, the overwhelming weight of everything that comes along with fame). His voice still sounds just the same as it did in the early Bright Eyes days and his lyrics somehow never go out of fashion all the while maintaining that magic which stops your heart and gifts you with epiphany after sweet epiphany.
I didn’t know who he was when I watched this when it came out. Then I saw him on tour with bright eyes last year and loved his stuff. Now watching this back I was like is that Christian lee Hutson?!?!
OH MY GOD I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND YOUR CHANNEL AGAIN FOR SO LONG MELANIE I CANT BELIEVE I FINALLY FOUND IT AGAIN ON A RANDOM RUclips COMMENT SECTION. LITERALLY LAST WEEK I TRIED SEARCHING "WES ANDERSON AESTHETIC ARTSY GIRL"
I feel like Conor's musical style has come full circle. Exception to the Rule sounds like it could easily be back on Letting Off the Happiness, but with the maturity and grace over two decades brings to a soul.
Wow! This is truly something else. Fantastic. I can't believe I just heard of this band today. Conor Oberst is one of my all time favourites, but I haven't been following him the last couple years until Bright Eyes got back together a couple months ago. This is great! so great! My City and Dylan Thomas were absolutely genius.
Love these 2 together...saw them live a couple years ago...so great...loved it but I was there to see The Felice Brothers as their backing band...Conor is amazing seen him countless times...now i am in love with Better Oblivion..hope they do more albums...such great lyrics...but I fell in love with Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins and they never made another record together...so i guess we will see
The world wins when these two come together, both are so talented -- love the contrast and connection between their voices and singing styles & song writing.
Discovered this band few months ago, absolutely great, there's something magical between them, and I love their lyrics. Gonna spread their music around me for sure !
Iceberg Lettuce no. Abortion is the biggest atrocity we’ve committed as human beings. How could you even call that a basic human right? The basic right should be giving that poor baby a chance to live a normal life instead of being killed because of the irresponsibility of his/her parents. I’m tired of people thinking abortion is sooo progressive. No matter which way you look at it it’s murder. If you’re stopping a humans heart from beating that’s murder. This shouldn’t be a Republican vs Democrat issue either. this is a morality issue.
Nothing to panic about bro. Remember the mind is social construct just like language external. Take care of your body to the best of your ability and the brain will follow.
Benjamin Bird Hey, man. I started suffering from serious anxiety about 5 years ago. It just appeared outta nowhere. I’d had no problem for 40+ years before that. You have my sympathies. I know exactly what’s it’s like to be up all night, losing yer shit. I’ve found breathing exercises to be most helpful to get the anxiety, at least a little bit, under control. Hang in there, bud. 🙂
I wish these two would tour together. I would be 100% there for it. Edited to add.....I wish this group would tour. Not trying to diss the talented backing musicians.
My city Looking out on the river bend Looking out on the thing that isn't Looking out on the freeway's push and pull Looking out for the current Little spells of forgetfulness Little sounds that are shrill and urgent Little insects that sting as they come and go Little moments of purpose I loved you I wore you out I miss you Where are you now? This town is a monolith This town is a crowded movie This town is a depot, I come and go This town is my city I hate you I tore you down I miss you Where are you now? Looking bad like those Vegas odds Wear a smile like it's camouflage Today was a smoking sky Today was a civic menace Today I went walking while things explode Some sad independence I want to be just as loud All this freedom just freaks me out Risk it all on the game of chance Chasing love like an ambulance
I've always listened to My City and thought "man this sounds like they're waving around one of those tube things". Pleased to confirm that this is actually the case
It's only after watching this for like the 20th time I noticed how much Christian Lee Hutson looks like Dan Stevens from Legion lol. Big fan of what you do Phoebe..hoping for many more years of success for you and your collaborators. Peace.
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Ohh I made a mistake I need to withdraw from the contest. I misread the name of the competition. It’s not important. I’m not a musician I’m sorry, I thought it was tiny d… well a contest for tiny.. you know what nevermind. I’m just gonna go
I haven't even started a band and Phoebe Bridgers is already in it
Congratulations!!
I don't understand what ppl like about her- but I do like her thing w Julien (bc she's better lol)
@@joshualecornu3311 strange thing to say
Haha
@@joshualecornu3311 personally phoebe,s music has LITERALLY saved me LITERALLY she,s a genius for me with us aesthetic and voice and a subtle writing. Julien or others in her band have not made me feel a grain of what phoebe makes me feel.❤
Phoebe Bridgers' has broken the Tiny Desk algorithm by joining a new band every five seconds.
Her and Chris Thile have it figured out!
Davis Miller I think Julien just gets a free pass (fine with me)
now better oblivion community center has got to do a collab with boygenius
Lol I hope the streak continues forever
And they're all good. Boygenius is rad and this is pretty great too. I'm fine with a little musical promiscuity.
this proves it's always Phoebe convincing the bands she's in to have uniforms or coordinate fits.
nobody is saying it because they can't see it but this is Phoebe's like number one dude. as he is for many many many many many many many Indie emo teens
the fact that they're not calling its Phoebe's Bright Eyes iii'm absolutely appalled 😉💜😉💜😉💜😉💜😉💜
I literally had to quadruple take when that other girl came on because I was like is that a reflection?
The other girl is Emily Retsas, she's played bass for Phoebe many times. And yes, on a big dark stage you can hardly see the difference.
there was also a boygenius concert where they specifically talked about phoebe having the idea of matching jackets
Wow she really looks like Phoebe Bridgers and that girl from Boygenius
@@awesomeface265 someone doesn't seem to understand sarcasm..
She absolutely doesn't look like Phoebe Bridgers
I don't see it, to be honest. O_o
Yeah kinda... he looks a bit like the guy from Bright Eyes' dad.
Everything phoebe Bridgers touch turns to gold
I love that Phoebe always looks like she's having so much fun when she plays with Conor and gets to rock out a little bit more than usual. She has such joy on her face.
Because it's as if a fan suddenly got to make an album with one of their favorite musicians.
The smiling is contagious! I love it.
They’re in LOVE
Oi, this is her rocking out? Sheesh...
Yes! So apparent. That energy makes her seem even more attractive than usual too. How that's even possible I don't know! 😍
9:19
I miss (Conor looking at Phoebe, Phoebe looking away) you (Phoebe looking at Conor while Conor looking away in the exact same moment)
my feels
ouch.
I can't believe you've done this
Ever since I read this comment months ago I still think about it multiple times a week…… craving the feeling of longing….
made even better by the fact they're not looking at each other at all the entire rest of the time haha. feels deliberate.
Omg guys I found another moment like that at 11:02. First Phoebe looking at Conor (while he's not looking), then Phoebe looking away and him looking at her. He sees her smile and immediately smiles too.
Seeing Conor Oberst age really makes me realize my own mortality.
“And the worlds got me dizzy again, you’d think after 22 years I’d be used to the spin.”
The moment I realized I was older than 22 in relationship to that song I had an existential crisis.
Omg stop
I think he's aging incredibly well considering all he's been through (addiction, neurosis, broken relationships, the overwhelming weight of everything that comes along with fame). His voice still sounds just the same as it did in the early Bright Eyes days and his lyrics somehow never go out of fashion all the while maintaining that magic which stops your heart and gifts you with epiphany after sweet epiphany.
I talked to him in 2002 in Rotterdam. Imagine how I feel.
first thought: that guy looks like Conor Oberst
second thought: huh he *sounds* like Conor Oberst
third thought: ooooooh
Same thing happened to me! I felt as dumb as the time I was like "Dang the lead singer of Genesis sounds a lot like Phil Colins"
Did you ever figure out if it was him or not?
Everytime I play this for people they go through the same thought process 😂
Conor Oberst released his first album in 1993. Phoebe Bridgers was born in 1994.
you could say...he was in a band when she was born
Maggie McLeod :-O
that’s about ryan adams
I say shotgun, you say wedding yeah i know i’m saying so it’s not abt conor and i hope ppl don’t think that
And you, you were in a band when I was born
Bob made us all so proud. Do you your thing, Bob. Whatever that thing is.
That was a somewhat weird thing he was doing...
Tag yourself, I'm the wobbling noise of whatever instrument Bob is flailing about.
If I was in a band with Phoebe Bridgers I would simply fall in love with her.
I am able to, without being in a band with her
Hahaha come on. You don't have to be in a band to fall in love with her.
two for two!
Like her drummer🙃
That’s so creepy dude
i wish i could see what phoebe sees when she looks up to summon her lyrics
probably conor because he writes them hahah
@@asburysmith6257 they both write the lyrics
Plot twist: she has them written on a paper on the ceiling
Literally what I was thinking
practice
Conor looks like he's having fun and it warms my heart
How is Phoebe so fucking perfect? An absolute angel
Can we just take a moment and appreciate Bob Boilen actually being a part of a Tiny Desk set
Hayden Sutherland yessssss
IM BOB BOILEN and this is my whirly tube
@@tom-four Could be yours too.
Bob Boilen isn't Bob Dylan's alter ego eh?
Oh my, their voices go perfectly together.
Props to Christian Lee Hutson on the other acoustic guitar. Check out his album beginners if you love Connor and Phoebe!
He’s a great songwriter in his own right
I didn’t know who he was when I watched this when it came out. Then I saw him on tour with bright eyes last year and loved his stuff. Now watching this back I was like is that Christian lee Hutson?!?!
Saw him open for Bright Eyes back in April 2022. He’s so awesome.
Shoutout to Bob’s arm for taking one for the team. Must’ve been tiring.
Bob carried this entire performance on his back
Not all heroes wear capes
what's that instrument called??
@@Yeshkowy_wo-chi THAT IS SO FUNNY, WELL DONE
OH MY GOD I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND YOUR CHANNEL AGAIN FOR SO LONG MELANIE I CANT BELIEVE I FINALLY FOUND IT AGAIN ON A RANDOM RUclips COMMENT SECTION. LITERALLY LAST WEEK I TRIED SEARCHING "WES ANDERSON AESTHETIC ARTSY GIRL"
@3:26 "alright let's bring in Phoebe's stunt double"
"Chasing love like an ambulance" ....love these lyrics
Phoebe's voice is so chilled-sounding most of the time that it's so powerful when she really goes for it. Always gets me. My City was awesome.
Loved Phoebes smile throughout Dylan Thomas
This has to be the best channel to discover new artists. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Tiny Desk.
Check out Phoebe on her own. 👌🏽
Ben and Conor Oberst for that matter
facts bae
It's great to see Conor looking like his old self.
probably a strong chance he is sober.
I think he stopped doing hard drugs cause he’s in love now with ya know....👉
Pete & Pete Pretty sure he’s married
@@lexremillard2549 I believe his been doing shrooms. Says so in interviews
@@ginormousthumbs If he still is, they are definitely separated at least.
I feel like Conor's musical style has come full circle. Exception to the Rule sounds like it could easily be back on Letting Off the Happiness, but with the maturity and grace over two decades brings to a soul.
0:00 Dylan Thomas
4:15 Exception to the Rule
7:40 My City
Roland Ocomen Thanks. These songs, along Service road and Forest lawn are my favorite off the album. What are the odds, like 8.33%?
Phoebe always sounds the same , don’t really get the appeal , her lyrics aren’t anything special either , motion sickness is a gem the rest ? Meh
@@nyrckr who asked
pheobe looking like she's in a cool charter school band
Patrick Hurley I love you Bob and all your family too!!!!
Phoebe's voice. Wow.
bob boilen only let them on bc they promised him that he could play the whirly tube
hahahaha
Yeah but he whirled the shit out of it.
Conor and Phoebe are two of my absolute favs, possibly the perfect collaboration of songwriters.
I can’t get enough of their voices together I keep coming back to watch this every night
their voices mix n melt n the best way possible! one of fave tiny desk performances to rewatch
their voices complement each other so well
Phoebe Bridgers looks like Scott Pilgrim's next big crush.
hahahaha
HAHA. Oh my gosh that’s wonderful.
genius...and i reserve that comment for special occasions...but absolute genius.
Loo no she needs bangs first
I'll fight him for her 😍
Wow! This is truly something else. Fantastic. I can't believe I just heard of this band today. Conor Oberst is one of my all time favourites, but I haven't been following him the last couple years until Bright Eyes got back together a couple months ago. This is great! so great! My City and Dylan Thomas were absolutely genius.
If I was in a band with both of them, I honestly don't know who I'd fall in love with first.
I dont know what to say.... im just so happy, thank whatever for connor oberst... your depression saved my life.
Her joy at 11:02 is so genuine and infectious
this one is awesome, and totally freaking great sounding vocals
Conor's music impacted me so much during my youth. For that, I will be forever thankful. Glad to see him having fun. And Phoebe's awesome!
Everyone always talks about how good the audio is mixed... but honestly, this audio is mixed better than the studio album!
2nd song " exception to the rule " is perfect !! beautiful songwriting!! beautiful words!! great stuff!!
Two of the most fabulously awkward and authentic people in the business. Love it.
She writes the saddest songs but brings such joy!
"This is the way I go out" lmao I love Phoebe
Wow, these are two very beautiful and talented people
Omg I love this, thank you so much for bringing these geniuses!! It’s always lovely to witness Phoebe Bridgers’ projects in acoustic❤️
I appreciate how much fun phoebe is having on this
Two superstars each on their own, the sum is greater than the parts. Good stuff. Their voices pair so nicely. Love it.
Incredible and inspiring... I love how Conor & Phoebe feed off each-other, such good energy.
Love these 2 together...saw them live a couple years ago...so great...loved it but I was there to see The Felice Brothers as their backing band...Conor is amazing seen him countless times...now i am in love with Better Oblivion..hope they do more albums...such great lyrics...but I fell in love with Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins and they never made another record together...so i guess we will see
Did you go to the Felice county fair this year? It was great!
The world wins when these two come together, both are so talented -- love the contrast and connection between their voices and singing styles & song writing.
Discovered this band few months ago, absolutely great, there's something magical between them, and I love their lyrics. Gonna spread their music around me for sure !
please sell polo shirts! I'm only allowed to wear polo shirts to school and I could totally game the system and wear my cult uniform too.
They need to sell those. We want this.
they do! not sure if they sell it on a website but they def do at their shows
@@Slugflesh How can we get it outside US?
update: they're sold online. get one today like me to benefit the aclu b/c abortion is a human right :)
Iceberg Lettuce no. Abortion is the biggest atrocity we’ve committed as human beings. How could you even call that a basic human right? The basic right should be giving that poor baby a chance to live a normal life instead of being killed because of the irresponsibility of his/her parents. I’m tired of people thinking abortion is sooo progressive. No matter which way you look at it it’s murder. If you’re stopping a humans heart from beating that’s murder. This shouldn’t be a Republican vs Democrat issue either. this is a morality issue.
Thank you for the beautiful recording and the wonderful description. All my love to NPR et al.
Been a listener to Bright Eyes and some Conor’s work, just discovered Phoebe’s solo career and BOCC, it’s amazing how their voices match so much
This is as good if not better than the album itself. Just how you want a live performance to sound.
What's a Incredible Live❤❤oh Phoebe,Conor❤
Conor's looking a lot better since last time he came on
he had a brain tumor, you know
An Humble Messenger of the Law of One It was a cyst, actually. But yeah.
@@anhumblemessengerofthelawo3858 cyst
Really enjoying this, they’re voices work much better together than I would have imagined and I like the loose and heavy playing their doing
won me over with the first song. then i realized of course this is bright eyes! oh nostalgia
Depends. Phoebe Bridgers is also boygenius who works with Julien Baker. These two get around. 😂
how is it that i am still to this day discovering new bands that conor is a part of lol
Definitely the best news one could receive during a 2 am panic attack. Great tiny desk!
Nothing to panic about bro. Remember the mind is social construct just like language external. Take care of your body to the best of your ability and the brain will follow.
Benjamin Bird Hey, man. I started suffering from serious anxiety about 5 years ago. It just appeared outta nowhere. I’d had no problem for 40+ years before that.
You have my sympathies. I know exactly what’s it’s like to be up all night, losing yer shit. I’ve found breathing exercises to be most helpful to get the anxiety, at least a little bit, under control. Hang in there, bud. 🙂
Hope your ok .
Just shot a prayer up for you, Benjamin! God is bigger than anxiety, and I pray it goes away!
Hope ur doing ok now:))
IMO this rendition of My City is so much better than the album version
Amazing
Same with Exception. Both are great here!!!!
These guys are so good together :)
I just love them together💕 I know it’s not permanent but gosh darn it look at all this brain music they’re making.
I’ve watched this 5 times now it’s TAKEN OVer my life and I’m not mad just wow thank you BOCC for being dope as HECK
So has Phoebe broken the record for most appearances on Tiny Desk yet or what?
Chris Thile has probably had more appearances.
The whole boygenius crew tho....
julien baker and phoebe have both been on 3 times now, but there's probably someone out there with way more
All the members of Nickel Creek have each been on at least 3x, but yea Chris probably has the most
God, she can just keep breaking it as far as I’m concerned.
Man Conor has only gotten better with time. So cool to see him playing that red guitar 🎸 as well
I miss Bright Eyes...
@@BlueprintsForHeadaches - you true.
Their voices complement each other so well!
I love Phoebe bridgers....this is great :)...thanks NPR.
2:15 Phoebe eyes warn Conor: If you forget to play that phrase I'm gonna stop singing and playing right now...and then she smiles
Can't believe Bob didn't credit himself for his amazing work with the whirly tube. That's some strenuous work :')
my god phoebe is so beautiful
This is amazing! Thanks for having my friends on here! I’ll see you guys 7/19 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
9:56 - Slick. Nice work Bob.
That lost song they did was fantastic. They should incorporate that spinning thing every time. Excellent
I wish these two would tour together. I would be 100% there for it. Edited to add.....I wish this group would tour. Not trying to diss the talented backing musicians.
Better Oblivion has become one of my favorite Connor projects yet
UGH this version of my city makes me so😭💔💔💔💔💔❤❤❤❤😭😭😭😭😭
fave tiny desk of all time
Let's pretend we didn't see the destruction of the omnichord at the end of Exception to the Rule.
Just an "oops!" moment...it's fine.
Bob Boilen is a national treasure. Phoebe trying so hard not to crack up watching him.
Phoebe is so happy with Conor. I love it.
It appears she got what she needed and dumped him.
Phoebe Bridgers smile is so contagious.
My city
Looking out on the river bend
Looking out on the thing that isn't
Looking out on the freeway's push and pull
Looking out for the current
Little spells of forgetfulness
Little sounds that are shrill and urgent
Little insects that sting as they come and go
Little moments of purpose
I loved you
I wore you out
I miss you
Where are you now?
This town is a monolith
This town is a crowded movie
This town is a depot, I come and go
This town is my city
I hate you
I tore you down
I miss you
Where are you now?
Looking bad like those Vegas odds
Wear a smile like it's camouflage
Today was a smoking sky
Today was a civic menace
Today I went walking while things explode
Some sad independence
I want to be just as loud
All this freedom just freaks me out
Risk it all on the game of chance
Chasing love like an ambulance
The lyrical rhythms in Dylan Thomas are fantastic.
Shout out to whoever writes the descriptions, they don’t get enough credit!
I really like it
Big fan of Conor, happy to have found this.
I discovered phoebe and Connor oberst separately and was so excited when I found out they have a project together. This tiny desk is so amazing
nothing could be more phallic than what just occurred on the last song. Way to swing that D bob!!
I don't even know what that thing was...and, I'm not going to google it... [I've already googled "body percussion" for My Bubba]
Here for the Phoebe
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
this is as good as it gets folks
Cool performance! Love all the weird space fillers
I feel like I've been waiting my whole life for this
I've always listened to My City and thought "man this sounds like they're waving around one of those tube things". Pleased to confirm that this is actually the case
It's only after watching this for like the 20th time I noticed how much Christian Lee Hutson looks like Dan Stevens from Legion lol. Big fan of what you do Phoebe..hoping for many more years of success for you and your collaborators. Peace.
all that conor touchs it's solid gold
possibly my favourite thing ever