I saw her perform with Watkins Family Hour in Newport. She did the same thing at that concert. She likes sitting on the floor next to the piano. She is a gift! It was a very special concert.
I keep coming back to this session. Not only does Tiny Desk do a great job recording, you would be hard pressed to find a higher quality mix of musical talent presenting an old-time song set with such nuanced perfection.
I love every single moment here. Just a magical blend from Sean and Sara, plus the other musicians were killing it, and then Fiona Apple??? Couldn't get better!
My 2-year-old just spent half an hour directing me to this, apparently his favorite, rendition of In the Pines. He described it by the howling chorus! Thank you all so much. This is terrific stuff.
+Nuno Duarte SAMMEEE!! Got to see her in DC whenshe did her tour for Idler Wheel and it was unbelieveably amazing. Took a couple videos too that you can see on my page.
When the set started I thought to myself that piano player sure looks like Benmont Tench but there's no way... When they introduced him I nearly fell out of my seat! With an all-star cast and a fantastic set this has become one of my favorite Tiny Desks shows yet - keep up the great work!
The way Sara plays backup fiddle is amazing. Like obviously her solos are awesome but also her fills and the way she fades in and out of the texture and her general sense of phrasing...I've watched this video so many times just trying to imitate that. It's like the instrument is an extension of her voice, she just knows how to work it
First time hearing them, and I've watched the first track 10 times. Shes so melodic with little touches without overdoing anything or even coming close. So great!
We're all in love with Sara. Beyond her talent on violin and her voice, she lights up the room as if she were an angel, sent to make us feel the splendor of Heaven. -- Indeed, that is a room FULL of talented people making some stirring music!
There's something just so amazing and unique about Sara's voice. It's genuine, and vulnerable, and real. Then there's also her incredible songwriting...
I truly enjoyed nickel creek but it has lead me to Watkins family in so greatful and all the great artist and apple Fiona lol so beautiful to warm my empty life
Wow, I've been listening to band in this genre all night, just exploring and seeing what I can find. This is by far THE BEST band I've heard. Probably ever.
Holy wowzas!!! What a line-up! I was super happy to see and hear Sara Watkins, then you peel the layers away and boom, there's Benmont Tench tickling the ivories, then Fiona Apple pops out! I love everything about this! Can't stop listening to Steal Your Heart Away. I love their rendition of the Grateful Dead's Brokedown Palace. Think I saw that on a different performance but if you've never heard Watkins Family Hour's Brokedown Palace, do yourself a favor and look it up. What a cool band this is.
I vannot stop listening. It is energizing, beautiful and thought provoking. It makes me pause and think, Who is truly inspiring us. Peace be with you. Thank you.
So fantastic to see Sebastian Steinberg and Fiona Apple with Watkins Family Hour! Two artists that I have loved for a long, long time. While Apple is certainly a household name, Steinberg might not be as easily recognized by some. For those curious, he was a member of Soul Coughing ;)
+skyzefawlun I had not made the connection between Sebastian and Soul Coughing, thanks for that! I still play a full SC list every month or so, loved those guys... such fun music. The people at the office used to look at me kinda funny when I played SC there, lol!
@@saraschroeder6374 Thank you for reminding me of this gem! I don't think I had listened to this since I wrote that comment 9 years ago. Not sure if you heard, but Soul Coughing just had their first tour in like 25 years very recently! I wasn't able to get out of working the night they were in town, so sadly missed them, but there are some videos of the shows, including a pretty solid full set of them at The Filmore in SF! from 3 weeks ago!
The Watkins Siblings and Fiona and other assembled personnel played outdoors at Lincoln Center in NYC this summer. Their project was reenacting Dylan's album "Highway 61 Revisted."
Man I loveeee Fiona. I missed her. I really like the sound of their music, never got into bluegrass but definitely something I'll check out. ALSO, amazing guitar.
I'm unfamiliar with this first song song, but as with everything Sean and Sara play it turns to gold in their care. No amount of recognition does justice to their talents.
WE NEED FIONA ON HER OWN TINY DESK!!!!!
Fiona...❤❤❤ come on npr!!!
SERIOUSLY ON EVERYTHING!!!!
yes pleaseeee
fiona is just so frickin cool. i loved her little dancing in the back
I watched this to see Sara Watkins - was blown away when Fiona popped out! Love love love Fiona Apple.
I love that Fiona just appeared from the floor like she was summoned
she is truly an earth angel. and the best of us as musicians.
I saw her perform with Watkins Family Hour in Newport. She did the same thing at that concert. She likes sitting on the floor next to the piano. She is a gift! It was a very special concert.
She just pops up like someone resetting a Guess Who board.
I saw her with them some years ago. On the songs she didn't sing on she sat by the piano and drank tea.
Fiona's social awkwardness is so endearing to who she is…I just LOVE her!
I keep coming back to this session. Not only does Tiny Desk do a great job recording, you would be hard pressed to find a higher quality mix of musical talent presenting an old-time song set with such nuanced perfection.
Perfect words
I love every single moment here. Just a magical blend from Sean and Sara, plus the other musicians were killing it, and then Fiona Apple??? Couldn't get better!
Great to see Benmont Tench playing in this company, its like my music worlds colliding, im in heaven.
Hats off to the sound guy...perfect mix
Lark Vs. Owl
It’s always so good.
My 2-year-old just spent half an hour directing me to this, apparently his favorite, rendition of In the Pines. He described it by the howling chorus! Thank you all so much. This is terrific stuff.
Can't believe I've overlooked this gem for 2+ years. Tiny Desk never disappoints. Crazy good stuff. We need more of this during these days. Thank you.
Always and always good to see Fiona.. Feels good to see you sing..
Yeah✨
I didn't realise I liked this type of music until now! That was kind of life affirming.
I followed them on Spotify after 20 seconds of this set. What an amazing homage to bluegrass musical tradition.
I miss Fiona everyday of my life. Great to see her here. Still waiting for another solo record though... Had to say it.
I agree ... can't wait for new Fiona material ... I adore her and her music !
+Nuno Duarte SAMMEEE!! Got to see her in DC whenshe did her tour for Idler Wheel and it was unbelieveably amazing. Took a couple videos too that you can see on my page.
Won’t need to wait too much longer, I think!
Oh man I bet you're jazzed right now.
Four years later I’m sure you guys are happy now :)
Amazing! Loved the enthusiasm from Fiona Apple and the power of Sarah's voice and Sean on guitar. Love them as Nickel Creek and other works.
When the set started I thought to myself that piano player sure looks like Benmont Tench but there's no way... When they introduced him I nearly fell out of my seat!
With an all-star cast and a fantastic set this has become one of my favorite Tiny Desks shows yet - keep up the great work!
Right?! They go way to the Largo days. Speaking of which check out Fiona's song 'Largo'. Satisfaction guaranteed
The way Sara plays backup fiddle is amazing. Like obviously her solos are awesome but also her fills and the way she fades in and out of the texture and her general sense of phrasing...I've watched this video so many times just trying to imitate that. It's like the instrument is an extension of her voice, she just knows how to work it
Sara's voice is seriously the best thing ever!!!!
truth, pure.
Agreed!
First time hearing them, and I've watched the first track 10 times. Shes so melodic with little touches without overdoing anything or even coming close. So great!
We're all in love with Sara. Beyond her talent on violin and her voice, she lights up the room as if she were an angel, sent to make us feel the splendor of Heaven. -- Indeed, that is a room FULL of talented people making some stirring music!
For all the greatness in this video, don’t overlook Benmont Tench on the piano. The *legendary* keyboard player for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
There's something just so amazing and unique about Sara's voice. It's genuine, and vulnerable, and real. Then there's also her incredible songwriting...
Where is Fiona's full tiny desk set? My heart aches.
i hope so.. i love fionna
fetch the bolt cutters is so npr coded 😭🙏
Just when I think I’ve heard all of Sara’s ethereal, goosebump making songs, I hear Love will steal your heart away. Wow.
I truly enjoyed nickel creek but it has lead me to Watkins family in so greatful and all the great artist and apple Fiona lol so beautiful to warm my empty life
Ohhh...beautiful girl...
And Fiona Apple...wow...its been 20 years I think since I listen to her..wow....I love you Fiona!!!
The Watkins family and the other artists have brought so much joy a dollar can't touch it
Wow, I've been listening to band in this genre all night, just exploring and seeing what I can find. This is by far THE BEST band I've heard. Probably ever.
This is fantastic, so much musicality and emotions! Bluegrass at its best. And of course, Sara is from another world...
I just found this band. Thanks NPR Tiny desk What a joy to be listening.
What a wonderful group of musicians came of of that collective, I can't get enough
I have a whole new level of respect for Fiona Apple
And Sebastian just keeps playing. They are all such gifted musicians!
Fiona Apple! I haven't heard of her in a while it's nice to see her around.
The piano-player is just . . . 😮. Wow.
Those Solos in Hop High. OOOgh so smooth. Yesh Yesh.
The legendary Belmont Tench.
after watching this 200 times,i fell in love with Fiona even more...
juan timmers I have lost count of how many times I've watched this.
This is what we call 'good'... just so we are all clear. This is what music can be when its done right.
This old man in Alabama agrees- and they are kind also.
That's one of the best things I've seen/heard in ages.
I cried.. ;,)
and now again..
They make their playing look so effortless... pros👌👏
Fiona, you sound amazing and look amazing! I am sending you love and perseverance. Your music speaks to many souls.
Such a diverse group of musical people! A wonderful Tiny Desk.
Holy wowzas!!! What a line-up! I was super happy to see and hear Sara Watkins, then you peel the layers away and boom, there's Benmont Tench tickling the ivories, then Fiona Apple pops out! I love everything about this! Can't stop listening to Steal Your Heart Away. I love their rendition of the Grateful Dead's Brokedown Palace. Think I saw that on a different performance but if you've never heard Watkins Family Hour's Brokedown Palace, do yourself a favor and look it up. What a cool band this is.
Nice to see Fiona Smile, allways in my heart😉
You and your music family bless my small life with happiness
It warms my heart to see so many great artists together
That was awesome! Such a great and fun group. I could listen to them all day!
+Brian Suda I know! Can we petition for a "Much Larger Than Usual Desk Concert"?
Wonderful session, that I'm watching regularily. Very sensitive playing and nice close-up of drummer Don Heffington. R.I.P.
Sara Watkins has such a beautiful voice.
I hope Sean does some more Fiction Family with Jon Foreman soon!
What a great band! I love coming here for this set. All pros.
North Alabama,born and bred. Haven"t heard music like that in a while.
Another NPR Tiny desk that I will be listening to over and over.
fiona"s eye color changes as she sings.. amazing
ive watched/listened to this about 30 times since discovering it 3 days ago
The last and the first place I would expect to find Fiona...
I swear i pooped myself.
Yeah, I was like, oh, just Fiona Apple . WTF!? Looks like she's having fun.
@@brentwalker8596 Fiona looks ..........erm........"ILL". Anyone know if she's she actually alright health wise?
Such a great group ... New music Fiona !
That first song. It's so good!!
Love Nickelcreek. This is a wonderful concert.
God damn that guitar sounds beautiful
+Jacob They all do when Sean is behind em'
Jackson Browne gave Sean that guitar!
I agree with TheMusicWell
Reminds me of something a drummer said: "These drums don't sound good; I sound good. You're hearing me, not the drums."
We're hearing Sean.
I wish my family sounded like that!!
I vannot stop listening. It is energizing, beautiful and thought provoking. It makes me pause and think, Who is truly inspiring us. Peace be with you. Thank you.
Loved Fiona before, but I think my head just exploded. What a fantastic, talented group of musicians.
O Fiona , hope you will recover totally - cause you are the best.
Man oh man, Sara's voice is so perfect!! I LOVE HER!!
Let's give a little love to the drummer! Nice job back there.
So fantastic to see Sebastian Steinberg and Fiona Apple with Watkins Family Hour! Two artists that I have loved for a long, long time. While Apple is certainly a household name, Steinberg might not be as easily recognized by some. For those curious, he was a member of Soul Coughing ;)
+skyzefawlun Yeah! Great band.
+skyzefawlun I had not made the connection between Sebastian and Soul Coughing, thanks for that! I still play a full SC list every month or so, loved those guys... such fun music. The people at the office used to look at me kinda funny when I played SC there, lol!
Never see anyone talk about soul coughing, one of my fave bands
@@saraschroeder6374 Thank you for reminding me of this gem! I don't think I had listened to this since I wrote that comment 9 years ago. Not sure if you heard, but Soul Coughing just had their first tour in like 25 years very recently! I wasn't able to get out of working the night they were in town, so sadly missed them, but there are some videos of the shows, including a pretty solid full set of them at The Filmore in SF! from 3 weeks ago!
@@skyzefawlun need to check it out! i saw mike doughty live about 5 years ago
FIONA I LOVE HER WITH MY ENTIRE SOUL
Great re-arrangement of the best song on Fleetwood Mac's last album. So good it has to be a Hit for someone somewhere down the line.
Pretty awesome music. I particularly like "Hop High".
Saw em all here in Redding Cali with Fiona and they nailed it hard!I Awesome!
I freaking love Sarah Watkins ...
I THINK THAT THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SONGS I HAVE HEARD SARAH WATKINS SING !!!!! IT IS SO CLEAR AS WELL AS THE INSTRUMENTS !!!!!!
TEARS OF JOY IN MY EYES!!!
The Watkins Siblings and Fiona and other assembled personnel played outdoors at Lincoln Center in NYC this summer. Their project was reenacting Dylan's album "Highway 61 Revisted."
Was such a blessing to see some many great people sing a great song
i love the way sara dresses
Oh my god that's actually Benmont Tench. Ooooowhoops!
Hey, Sara Watkins is a rockstar!
the mix/sound of the first song and the song itself is amazing. love it.
I love the song "Remember me (I'm the one who loves you)" sooo much
This is great. I love Sara but they are all perfect.
Absolutely fantastic
What a great set of artists collected to play with Sara and Sean - love the album too
Wow !!!!!
love the piano with this world class bluegrass. so great. great band. love sara!!
I've enjoyed this series since its inception. "In the Pines" is a singular moment for TDC...bravo, amigas y amigos, pedro in pa
But sharing how great you and your family is and you with nickle creek was so priceless. Sincerly Savannah ga Gene. 🎉
Wow, everything Sarah Atkins touches turns to gold.
love the music,,love the tiny desk....love the Watkins Family..❤💛💚💜🤎🖤🤍
Oh WOW these guys are great! I think a banjo would add a lot to their lineup, but love what they've got! Heading over to Apple Music to hear more 😂
I don't think I've ever been attracted to anything as Fiona Apple is into the piano playing at @12:08
Man I loveeee Fiona. I missed her. I really like the sound of their music, never got into bluegrass but definitely something I'll check out. ALSO, amazing guitar.
I'm unfamiliar with this first song song, but as with everything Sean and Sara play it turns to gold in their care. No amount of recognition does justice to their talents.
Yes, we need more Fiona. She needs to come up and see me and Idaho spend some time and we have lots of fun.
That was some mighty fine pickin' and and a singin'!
Adrian Brien
I wish I could love this comment. One if the best lines of that movie. ;)
Really like the rasp that Sara's voice has developed
So awesome that NPR has them on!!! :)
This entire video fills me with joy
Saw them in Nashville at the City WInery recently, great show! I will be at their next Nashville show too...
Largo brought me here and I left my heart at Largo.
love a full dose of sara
Holy hell, they were amazing! Not usually my style but this video is going in the favorites. Keep up the great work, guys!
Love Fiona’s vocals♥️♥️