Alex G: Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубликовано: 6 дек 2022
- Marissa Lorusso | December 7, 2022
"I don't have a lot to say," Alex Giannascoli, who performs as Alex G, says with a laugh after his first song behind the Tiny Desk. Judging from his discography alone, that's not something you might ordinarily accuse the Philly singer-songwriter of: nine full-length albums in the last dozen years, in addition to a couple EPs and a film soundtrack. His prodigious output of melodic, peculiar indie rock has earned him a cult-beloved status. True, he got to play guitar on a couple Frank Ocean tracks - but for a more accurate indication of the fervor of his fanbase, turn your attention to the internet: the hours-long playlists of unreleased Alex G demos painstakingly assembled by fans on RUclips, for example, or the raucous chatter among his fans on message boards.
At the Tiny Desk, Alex G and his band dialed down the volume for a handful of songs from across his vast discography. They started with a couple songs from his stellar new album, God Save The Animals, and also played some deeper cuts: "Gretel," a wonderfully creepy track from 2019's House of Sugar, and "Snot," the closer from 2015's Beach Music. Under the layers of electronics, experimentation and vocal effects on Alex G's studio records, you might lose sight of Giannascoli's primary strength as a songwriter and the emotional core of his music. But at the Tiny Desk, the stripped-down sound only underscored the sturdiness of his craft - no explanation required.
SET LIST
"Runner"
"Miracles"
"Gretel"
"Snot"
MUSICIANS
Alex Giannascoli: vocals, guitar
Samuel Acchione: guitar, vocals
John Heywood: bass, vocals
Thomas Kelly: drums
Molly Germer: violin, piano
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Marissa Lorusso
Director/Editor: Joshua Bryant
Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
Creative Director: Bob Boilen
Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Pierre Kattar, Sofia Seidel, Alanté Serene
Audio Assistant: Natasha Branch
Production Assistant: Jill Britton
Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Hazel Cills, Kara Frame, Ashley Pointer
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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I saw Alex live and I yelled for him to play Snot. He looked at me and asked what I said. I said play Snot. He said ok, this ones called Snot and then proceeded to play a different song and everybody laughed at me.
W Alex
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I’ve seen him do that on multiple occasions 😭
that is such an alex thing to do
This comment sounds like an Alex G song
this is the highest quality of alex g we will probably ever get
i definitely enjoyed this, but that is a bold statement
The set he did for The Current is also a really high quality recording. Would recommend checking that out for some nice live versions of the god save the animals songs
@@joshuadewe1116 think he might mean in a hi-fidelity recording way
same thing with car seat headrest
he literally has hi-res music available
He's really on the professional grind for this album
So true bae
fr
i grind for this album
Saw him live recently. Really solid live show, and the band seems really tight and in tune, which probably makes things smoother as an indie artist.
genius lyric video next
Must have been so hard to choose four songs for this set, so many gems in his discography.
I know and he picked these..... blah
@@sharkskeepmoving495 to be fair these are some phenomenal songs and he is still off of his new album craze so
@@sharkskeepmoving495 bad take. these songs rock
zzzzzz....
@@sharkskeepmoving495 Gretel, snot > runner, miracles
alex not knowing what to say the whole time is so funny
Such an authentic artist/person.
Pure 21st century Americana.
We love and respect him a lot here in Japan.
Cheers from New York! That is a good description... pure 21st century Americana. Have you listened to the latest Big Thief album? I would use the same term to describe that album
Alex is loved and respected in every corner of the world
the g man got its fair following here at Chile too! music full of honest raw lyrics and soul moving tunes, impossible not to love
@@stevenmanley7157 agreed!
much loved and respected in Brasil :)
I graduated high school with Alex and Sam. Knew both of them since 6th Grade. It's surreal to see how far they've come but I'm so incredibly happy for them and all their success. Two of the nicest, chillest guys you could ever meet. Much love.
Aw that’s lovely to know he’s kind! Thanks for sharing
thats so awrsome
Nice man
This is so awesome to hear!
have they both been so passionate for guitar as long as you've known them? I tried speaking with sam briefly after a concert but couldn't get much QnA LOL
this snot performance is heavenly
honestly i prefer it to the album version
@@crimpingenthusiast slow your roll bucko
Snot easy to pick between them
indeed!
I am wetting myself for this
NO FKIN WAY!!! TINY DESK HAS BEEN POPPING OFF WITH THE ARTIST CHOICES THIS MONTH 🔥🔥🔥😤😤
ikr also beabadoobee
no they are all so boring zzzzzz
@@imariot6112 ok
@@imariot6112 then why are u watching it
And now the smile too
I love Alex. Not hearing him do the scream in Runner did break my heart a little, but this is still a gem
it's probably hard to do it properly while sitting down. he did it on his late night appearances
I love any change tbh. But I do love that scream. I think it's partly why I like him since much, random extra Lil things like that.
He’s expecting a baby with Molly (on violin)! Makes for a really special performance, especially of Miracles!
Wait. I thought he was in a relationship with Emily Yacina?
@@glc0stanza Negative
The chemistry between them is so strong! The way they look at each other and nod being like “everything is good, keep up” is so cute
they’re so good together. sam and john have been by his side since day 1 and i absolutely couldn’t love it any more 💕
@@samzuckowich1588 saameee
Helps when you're friends and not just business partners.
@@samzuckowich1588and tom is the perfect drummer for them he fits so well it’s so cute i love them so much
I can't get enough of Molly on violin & keys. Quintessential to the band's sound
Agreed. Violin is my favorite component of his songs
Heavily agreed
For sureeeee
Love her fills in Runner. They really elevate the track.
Check out their live performance of Poison Root. It's incredible what Molly's playing adds to it.
The meaning of Gretel hit me during this performance when you finally are on a good path in life the temptations seem like a house of sugar but you’ve come so far you know u have to fight to stay away and it’s almost melancholic leaving your old destructive tendencies behind because you are parting from a past self but you know they don’t belong with you any longer
🥰 awesome interpretation
Alex is such a gem. Reminds me so much of Elliott Smith. The band was absolutely amazing too. 💜
i love elliott smith
One of the greatest gifts to indie music is this guy.
Yoda?
This guy is so incredible as an artist. He has gotten better with every album. Some albums might have higher highs than god save the animals but as a consistent piece of work I think its unmatched in his discography. House of sugar was close but in a world of one album wonders and sophomore slumps thank god for Alex G
He's alright, but he is no Coldplay
@@cmgordon12345 so true
@@cmgordon12345 yeah and tbh Alex has yet to write a song that even holds a torch to Rascal Flatts' 2006 hit single "Life is A Highway"
@@rainor771 even alex knows he doesnt hold up to it
@@cmgordon12345 i prefer alex g's latest album than any coldplay album haha
can’t believe he played snot, such an amazing choice oh my god
Can’t believe he cloned himself to play the electric guitar too, massive dedication
genuinely thought it was him when I saw them all live ngl
I saw him live in November and when the guitarist walked out everybody started cheering cause they thought it was Alex
sam looks more like alex than his own brother
sandy clone jutsu
@@dipski6321 they were cheering for Sam.
Alex G and band have never sounded better! so cleanly mixed on tiny desk
the electric guitar tone in this performance hits so good
The violinst is amazing, every track she plays on in Alex G's discography is brought to another dimension.
Very true
That’s Molly germer. Alex g and Molly are together :)
she's also alex g's partner !!
and she’s pregnant!
Her 2nd npr appearance I believe. She's on Frances Quinlan's as well!
0:00 - Runner
3:30 - Miracles
7:25 - Gretel
10:32 - Snot
you’re a true hero
zzzzzz....
Real one
Love the version of miracles
Thanks for the time stamps ❤❤❤
i feel like a proud dad watching this. i don’t care that he’s older than me
I'm 40 yo Brazilian guy, living far far away from American ordinary culture, BUT - I don't know how and why - Alex G works catches me so deeply. A piece of my soul lives in his songs, his lyrics, his album covers and videos. I'm very happy of seeing him on Tiny Desk, as well as some other few Brazilian artists.
he’s truly an american gem
tmb vivo no Brasil e sou viciado nas musicas desse cara, parece droga mano, coisa de você deitar pra escutar e parar em outra dimensão
idk theres nothng really american about hte song gretel
@@gwendeseminat8r indie folk culture is something very American, and we Latin Americans love your musical style
so awesome to hear molly on miracles live. she was the one thing missing from an otherwise perfect concert when we saw them in toronto a few weeks back.
she was at the show i saw in ny and she was WONDERFUL
Can''t be believe he ended on Snot, my all time favorite
me too bro
Been following him since he released Trick on bandcamp for free. So proud of him and the band.
This version of gretel, I’m in love
Top notch recording quality as always.
Kudos to sound engineer behind this recording :)
Yeah, but why can’t we hear the hi hat and cymbal??
@@sarova2000 playing with broom brushes not sticks :-)
@@sarova2000 I think they forgot to turn on the mic for the ride cymbal. Couldn’t hear it at all whereas the hihat can at least be barely heard
@@globalsoundconcertsit’s the mixing, but it’s probably purposeful unless they actually just messed up
my absolute favorite artist of all time, seeing this so soon after it was posted was such a treat. love him 4ever
He is my favorite as well, I remember seeing him when Beach Music came out
@@nathanmayer8320 beach music is one of my favorite albums of his, even though its so hard to pick
I thought “Snot” was my own little hidden gem of a favorite song by him but the fact that he played it last here out of all of his other great music… I somehow feel seen I can’t explain it lol. Also this live version of it is sublime.
Its the song I show friends to get then into him. Very easy listening
Snot is my favorite too I love the lyrics
Love how they all come in on the first beat perfectly here
This!!!!!
Es una locura total
I could listen to Alex G play on Tiny Desk all day. In fact, I think I will.
The mouth percussion on runner is such a spark of genius.
His songs saved me from suicidal and depression. Bless you Alex G, his growth as an artist is impressive and this is the time when he is going get what he's always deserved.
me too , he is just the best.
Dude the guitar tone and quality of the mix is insane... Way to go 🙌
That version of Gretel is sick. The violin+electric guitar combo is so subtle, so good!
the bassist john invited to sit down and eat dinner with them at the earl in 2015 after i complemented the set and they are some funny, goofy, talented and humble guys. truly my greatest experience with meeting someone i look up to. they deserve all the success in the world and im so happy to see alex's writing reach so many people like it did me in my early 20s.
when the first chord of Snot played I audibly gasped. one of his best ending songs.
I swear “runner” has the ability to make this stone-hearted gentleman cry. Based and awesome-pilled.
Can't believe we had to wait this long for an Alex g tiny desk, it seems like the perfect fit for this format.
First time ever hearing him and I’m hooked! Led me on a rabbit hole the past couple days and got me to discover Elliot Smith. This type of music touches my soul during these winter days
wish I could listen to Elliott Smith for the first time again
so proud of him it’s so great seeing him on a larger scale
I didn't know about Alex G until this year. God Save the Animals is an incredible album and I'm super happy to have this performance
Welcome to the fandom! If you like the new album you should check out House of Sugar. And if you want to take a deep dive, Trick and Race are excellent intro albums.
Definitely will! I listened to Trick a couple of weeks ago, but I still need to listen to House of Sugar
I have tried listening to him for many years, even saw him live and it never fulllly clicked until this album. And now that it clicked theres a whole discography to go back through! I love it when that happens
Rules is a great album, too
a big alex g thing is his comically large amount of unreleased songs. you can find most of them on youtube and people have made playlists of unreleased tracks. helped me get into his music
alex g’s songwriting is spectacular and so is his performing ♡
I find every single note and every word on this album is just perfectly placed
Alex bring the simplicity to music again, and is so fresh, so conforting. Reminds me of my fathers songs. Love it
Philly is so proud of you Alex G and band
In case anyone was wondering, this was the man that played guitar on Frank Ocean - Self Control
And White Ferrari too, right?
Yesss :)) my favorite before I knew he was even on the track!!
My friend recommended Alex G to me literally 2 days ago. I'm obsessed now and this video came at the perfect time. Insane coincidence
Not seen much of him live, but it’s neat how he can Incapsulate the bedroom feel in more open environments.
I have seen him live twice, he is amazing! I always notice he sounds different in recorded videos; I think he gets nervous in front of camera and it strains his voice
Live Alex is amazing. Got into him years ago through a video of Animals
Eyes widened, mouth opened, a pause of peace my senses weren't deceiving me, and an utterance of no wwaay! Thank you NPR as always, and Alex G.
Gretel is so riveting. I am lost in it everytime I listen to it. That riff, the lyrics, the song progression. Stunning!
So so happy Alex G finally has a lovely NPR ! I’ve been waiting for this for years 💛🥹
Runner sounds so good live 🔥
i cant believe alex g is playing both guitars at the same time!! he's so talented
this one is among the tiny desk sets that isn't trying super hard to be stripped down and dramatic. love this
i’m so happy he did snot it’s my favorite song rn
This version of Miracles means the world to me right now. Speechless
Alex G, you and your band deserve all the attention you're getting and more. Your artistry has never ceased this past decade, and I am excited to see what new directions you continue to take your music in!
I love how down to earth they all are. authentic and genuine.
been hoping for this for a long time, such an incredible set
my little sister put me onto alex g second-handedly 8 years ago. been such a treat keeping up with him since.
Miracles is one of those beautiful songs that stops me in my tracks.
Have been waiting for this for years. Perfectly executed by all. Thank you so much!!!!!
Bill Hader was sick on bass!
Hahaha
alex g really helped me when i was first starting my recovery journey from addiction
Beautiful! I enjoyed this so much. Thanks for the music. 🙏🏻
i watched this sick by the toilet and i think it cured my illness, thanks, alex g
Fell in love with this guy’s music recently. Can’t stop cycling through his albums, with God Save the Animals at the top of that list. First half of this concert sounds amazing as well!
the opening to Snot is so pure. Love this track. Great set!
finally the recognition he deserves :-) amazing quality!
we love you, alex. so proud to see everything happening for you after all these years of amazing music. thank you for all the hours ❤
"Gretel" makes me feel things. Great to see it presented in this format.
Timestamps for the set list
Runner - 0:00
Miracles - 3:31
Gretel - 7:28
Snot - 10:33
Thank
love how great they all play together
its been a long time coming… it feels like alex shouldve had a tiny desk years ago, but man its finally here and its glorious.
the squeal i let out when this was in my suggested videos today is unprecedented. alex g you are so wonderful and i’ve wanted this tiny desk for so long thank you
Does he know he delivered one of the best albums of the year? God Save the Animals is a masterpierce.
So much of entertainment today oversaturates me- Its refreshing to hear Alex evolve but still stay true to what keeps him so appealing
the G in alex g stands for genius.
OH MY GOD DUDE. LETS GO MY BOY 🔥🙏
Alex is so fantastic, his music is so nostalgic thank you
Audibly gasped when I saw this video on my subscription page. Thanks, NPR!
Only discovered Alex G this year, can't wait to dive more into this impressive sounding discography. Hearing Miracles for the first time felt like a song I had known for years. So happy for this tiny desk as always!
i suggest DSU, Trick, and Beach Music. but really all of his albums are amazing.
Loved Alex since rocket and this is the closest I’ll get to see him in concert, love that he played snot!!!
OUR GENERATION'S BEST ARTIST
The king, the god, the goat. I'm so happy Alex is finally getting the recognition he has always deserved. Sublime performance.
so much love for alex and the band, absolute favorite
Beautiful all around thank you so much for this
This is literally everything and more to me.
after i found him on my spotify discover weekly last year there was no going back💀💀so happy to see him on tiny desk!! NPR has been spoiling us this month
Nothing but goosebumps.
my computer science teacher played this in class today. love it.
Lol
not only is their whole perfomance on tiny desk and alex's music in general wholesome, but can we just take a moment to say how wholesome the comment section on this video is? alex g's fanbase is really a reflection of their work - the best!
this was so beautifully done!!!
look at Mollys glow 🌞
we missed her at the Austin show!
Just saw them live in Tokyo tonight. Was a great show. They really crank up the volume. Was a great show. Everyone was there except they lady on the piano.
I found out that Alex is going to be a dad through this album…. I feel like he was such a big part of me turning into an adult and still figuring it out….. I wish I could just tell him all. How the pain and confusion in his songs have always been so special to me. Thank youuuuu Alex
This is so sweet & special 😭
This gretel performance was the highlight of my month
thank you tiny desk!🙏🏻 Alex G’s music is so special