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- Oct. 19, 2018 | Josh Rogosin -- Self-proclaimed "Funklordz" Chromeo played with a live band for the first time at the Tiny Desk. The duo usually performs their live shows over backing tracks with shimmering chrome guitars and keyboards mounted on mannequin lady legs. David Macklovitch (Dave 1) and Patrick Gemayel (P-Thugg) met when they were 15 while growing up in Montreal and have been cranking out the electro-funk jams ever since. On being Canadian, P-Thugg announced in his robot voice "it's very, very cold" to which Dave 1 quipped, "it's cold... free healthcare." At first glance, their Jewish and Arab partnership might seem unlikely. But their signature sounds are undeniably infectious, epitomized by P-Thugg's Talk Box - an instrument that transforms his vocals into robotic sounds.
With a nod to DC's own funky go-go music scene of the '70s, their band was outfitted in go-go-style matching uniforms custom embroidered with the words "Funk Lordz". The breakdown at the end of the song "Don't Sleep" was a fitting tribute to NPR's hometown, Washington, D.C.
The Philadelphia based line-up included keyboardist Eugene "Man-Man" Roberts and legendary percussionists Rashid Williams and Aaron Draper who have played with the likes of John Legend, Jill Scott, The Roots, Adele, and Erykah Badu. Eric Watley filled out the low end with Dave 1 on electric guitar and P-Thugg on bass, rounding out the sextet.
The band played three tracks from their fifth album, Head Over Heels. They tossed in the backbeat-thumping "Jealous (I Ain't With It)" from 2014's White Women in a medley that opened the energized set. Listening to Chromeo is a joyous affair. Watching them get funky with a stellar band behind The Desk for the very first time, it's impossible to sit still.
Set List
"Count Me Out/Jealous (I Ain't With It)"
"Don't Sleep"
"Must've Been"
Musicians
Dave 1 (Vocals/Guitar), P-Thugg (Bass/Talk Box), Eugene "Man-Man" Roberts (Keys), Rashid Williams (Drums), Eric "E-Watt" Whatley (Synth Bass), Aaron "A-Drape" Draper (Percussion)
Credits
Producers: Abby O'Neill, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Maia Stern, Bronson Arcuri, Kaylee Domzalski; Production Assistant: Brie Martin; Photo: Cameron Pollack/NPR - เพลง
Noone does funk nowadays like Chromeo. Such a powerhouse duo
thankfully so
Vulfpeck is great too!
@@jordanc.miller9264 vulfpeck is in another level, not even comparable to what chromeo is trying to so
During "Must of been" the drummers were sooooo incredibly in sync together. Absolutely talented dudes! Omg that was so visually pleasing and pleasing to the ears.
Im so glad tiny desk exists. Mainstream or underground they always deliver on some amazing sets from some of my favorite groups/people. Forever a fan, thank you tiny desk
I LOVE the many genres of music and artist known and unknown. The sound engineering is insane! I listen to Tiny Desk, while at work and watch and/or listen to it at home. I just discovered it in 2018. It is mu favorite Live Music
Dimitri Bakutis they need RHCP
Dave looks like he's having so much fun! It's contagious
I LOVE CHROMEO. Discovered them in the late 2000s with Fancy Footwork. I finally saw them live a few months ago and they were so good. So worth seeing, they play to the crowd and are genuinely entertaining.
Exactly the same for me bro, I've even got tickets to see their new tour in June, can't wait
Playing with a live band for the first time? The performance was amazing, like it was their millionth time with a live band. Also, the best thing about Funk is it puts you in a good mood even if you're having a bad day.
Been waiting almost 10 years to see them play with a live band, ever since they jammed at Daryl Hall's house! I really hope they tour with this band!!
feel like they had a live band when i saw em at the gorge in 2015?
Probably meant that it was their first time playing at NPR TD?
That's a testament to the band.
think he meant public performance. these are highly rehearsed, complex arrangements. Also, apart from the performance with Daryl Hall, there's another video (of jealous) floating around with a full band, this one with gospel singers, maybe KRCW radio station or something like that, like these guys here seem taken right out of church, but that one with a different ending with the bass solo instead of this also cool key change stuff.
Dave has always got a massive smile on his face, always makes my day watching him play...
Respect that they introduced the band. It's upsetting when others don't.
Chromeo getting the attention they deserve 😤😤
They should play with a band all the time. Damn!
they have said many times that they like to do it from time to time but they don't like the way it changes their sound
I agree. I saw them a few years ago. It was just the two of them and they were jumping from keys to bass, to cowbells with synths and drum loops filling in all the gaps. It was a bit disappointing. THIS set up is exactly what I was hoping to see.
Ya. Without the band the energy is off
All they need is alive drummer
Brandon S Right, they are damn good!
This is just so sick. Chromeo with a live band is just so good
the talk box is awesome i love it
Chromeo are so underrated
Love love love watching these videos they present me to new styles I never heard before. Definitely a fan
overrated
Word
@@dadgumit2505 Did someone drop you on your head when you were young? Either you are underrated and have little to no media attention, or you are overrated and get a lot of attention while not deserving is. Considering they get no media attention. How can you be overrated?
Absolutely underrated. Preach.
They are all havin so much fun. I love seeing that in a band.
These guys are so sick. So much talent. Superbowl 2024!!! Make it happen!
Havent heard new chromeo in like 10 years. When ol boy hopped off the keys and on the bass was very special. Everyone was stoked on him
I love seeing Dave so happy.
The smiles on the faces of these dudes as they play says it all :)
Do yourself a solid and see these guys live... Been a huge fan since bonoroo 2014..pure unadulterated funk
Derrick Moore honestly. I heard Needy Girl years ago and have just loved every release since
They had a great live show with just the two of them, but I always wanted to see them play with a full live band! It's like they read my mind
Saw them at Firefly this summer, bloody fantastic show!!!
Night By Night video was introduction. I loved how Chromeo had that Roger Troutman and Zapp flavor.
This frontman sucks.
I'm a singer/bassist
I'm a connisuer of the funk.
A Trufunk soulja if you will.
He's really bad. No soul at all.
He sounds like someone who's never sang?
No vibrato, no tone, no dirt or grit.
Just my opinion. But please no prince comparisons. Maybe a tiny bit in the keys.
But thats it.
#CRINGE
Chromeo is amazing and so underrated. They put on a phenomenal show and their music never disappoints. Even my 1 year old dances when we put them on. LOVE!!!
Your live sound engineers for Tiny Desk are the best in the business! I'm always amazed by how good the production quality is.
@Bootsandcats He is.
Is it a joke ? On the contrary, I think he was in holiday when Chromeo came at TD 🤔 usually the engineer is a magician but here it sounds like something he recorded with an old phone 😟
@@baptistec.4546 agree 100 x 100
agree almost for the kick and the voice...too bad@@baptistec.4546
Huge shoutout to the band, they absolutely killed it especially the drummer and guy on keys
"Count Me Out/Jealous (I Ain't With It)" @0:01
"Don't Sleep" @8:41
--go-go breakdown near end of Don't Sleep: @11:04
"Must've Been" @13:23
There's nothing like a live band, especially with these players. Those grooves are sick.
Been listening to these guys since probably 2012ish. Glad they’re finally get some real recognition this past year or 2. P-Thugg is such an underrated keyboardist.
Chromeo's appearance on Live From Daryl's House is absolutely incredible as well!!!!
How did I sleep on this Tiny Desk of Chromeo...this has been the funk band for all poppers since I can remember. Live funk woooo...🔥🔥🔥
Don't sleep
The two of the nicest guys the wife and I ever meet. Thank for doing funk at the rocks.
That band was seriously feeling it. No surprise, Chromeo gets anyone moving and grooving!
About time! Too many people are sleeping on Chromeo. They're great to see live also.
The audio mix is ridiculously good. Whoever your sound guy is, he deserves an award.
How can you tell they're male just by hearing their engineering?
Good point. But I knew it was a guy cause I’ve seen his name before in the credits. Assuming it’s the same person. Josh Rogosin
That keyboardist in the back having the time of his life
Seriously, loved watching him!
Swear that's Andre 3000 incognito
MAN MAN! Legendary.
That's Eugene "Mr Roland" Roberts
Soo good!
Funky as hell,mad respect!The opening joint reminds me of some late 70’s early 80’s Minneapolis funk a little!Dj A-Trak’s brother is holding it down as the front man as well.Npr you did it again.HEFTY Love and Respect.Peace/Bless
SO many great songs. I suggest FANCY FOOTWORK! th-cam.com/video/3ZKq2ptu7qw/w-d-xo.html
dexxhunt Yep those synths had some total Prince/Minneapolis vibes going on.
@@BenedictHarris fancy so dope
a tracks brother>? prove it
@@moihawk666 Look it up fam...fax!
I love Chromeo so much 😭 I clicked so fast
Reminds me of the 70’s funk. I can’t even tell you how awesome this is! I was dancing around my kitchen table all by myself!
Tiny Desk takes artist you love and just makes you love them more when they perform on here.
I cannot get over this was the first time with a live band. Goodness. The band is genuinely fantastic. Philly puts out so many amazing artists
Props to Philly! Cradle of Liberty - and lots of great music.
Awesome version of Must've Been! That band is amazing. Hope they join you the next time you play at Lollapalooza!
Montreal produces a lot of great artists, rep 514!
This is one of the best tiny desk concerts in a while
Yeah, since Erykah Badu only 2-months ago...
@@BernsteinOmega Rim Shot ~yo!
Dude on bass steals the show!
This is almost TOO funky for a Friday morning.
There's no such thing!
Thanks for the heads up. I'll save it for a Wednesday afternoon.
Munchma Coochie Might I suggest a Thursday around 4:37pm
never too funky! unless its will smell
not saturday better
I just love watching people play instruments. It's impressive.
Dave 1 looks so infectiously happy.
NPR Tiny Desk brings the best of everything, I listen to tiny desk concerts at least 6 hours a day at work. I've discovered so many amazing musicians through NPR. Forever grateful. Please keep them coming
I really like this live band. Everyone's kinda just vibin.
They closed with my favourite song. Only listened to it several times today
Best tiny desk ever, period
Love the change on Don't sleep on me, such a special groove.
I saw them live in Toronto in 2014. They were amazing, I can’t even imagine how great they are live now.
That rendition of "Must've Been" was smooth as butter! Love me some Chromeo!
Been a fan for a long time. It's so amazing to finally see them with a band. I think they'd be 100 times better live with a backing band. Make it happen Dave and P.
Goddam that minor key version of Must’ve Been is super spicy. They’ve gotta tour the world with this live band set up 🤙🤙🤙
Love this with the live band! They were so good!
god, the way they all move in time with each other is amazing. the way music influences us even with just a simple metronome is simply incredible.
They all seem to be having a great time. I love that.
Ok. I'm feeling the Prince-Rick James-The Time-Bruno Mars vibe. I can dig it on this good Friday. Bless up everybody!!
The Infamous Poke In RichmondCA 94804 it’s like hall and oats if they were to come out now a days
This make so happy, I remember first time I saw them I'd never dance like that nite
Can the band be a permanent thing??? And THIS band!
These two are the dudes! Great stuff, just great!
Man Man the hardest working keys in the game. Salute to the lordz 🙌🏾
Dãrrell Rich hadnt heard of them! Do they have albums?
Facts definitely works his ass off
1000 points for the "We're in DC right? We're in DC right??" go-go drop.
syrupcore super phatty
weak crowd tho unfortunately
I got very happy today! Thanks!
The band that Chromeo played with is awesome. These guys need to keep this going.
Have liked Chromeo for a while but never really checked them up before. This is amazing! ❤
I have never checked a notification so God damned fast. Keep bumping the sick nasty beats please!
😂😂 same!
dont worry these guys are gonna keep bumping it out for sure. if they stay with this band it can only be increasingly amazing
Chromeo + boys from Philly? I'm in love.
This is why I'm on this planet.
I'm listening it for the 4th time in a row, that guy is a legend
BEEN a Chromeo fan for a while clicked fast as hell, buuuT then the FUNK LORDZ WENT THE HELL OFF..GREAT CHEMISTRY WITH DAVE AND P-THUGG 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 THAT GOGO TWIST WAS ICING ON THE CAKE🙌🏾
One of my favorite groups... this was AMAZING
Love Chromeo. I've been listening to them for years. 😍It's great to see them at NPR!
Shout out to the bass and drum players... #FUNKALICIOUS💪🔥
Never heard of them, and i'm pleasantly surprised!!! Way to go NPR!!! Funk that thang up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Melanie Murray HOW?! Chromeo is the best funk band out there right now!
Just saw these guys live in Adelaide, South Australia. Zero ego and maximum vibe. So down to earth and talented. Blew Nile Rogers off the stage!!
I love chromeo ! I love tiny desk ! And I somehow just discovered this 🔥
Love me some Chromeo. And the live band?! Come on. So good
These mother's funkier than a dirty pamper...
These man's dirtier than an open hamper, y'all!!!
Watched me this bout 400 times already it still ain't getting old.
you may need to wipe it with some CLOROX wipes Lol
Always discovering new songs. Thanks a lot!
love love love! Ready to see them in concert again
So funky ive started my day dancin AF
they need to make an album with that band
Thank you guys at NPR for making my week with a KILLER daily video release. Luv u.
Love watching the drummers and the keyboardist jive as a team, they have awesome chemistry!
yooooooo. I thought I liked Chromeo, and then they hit us with the gogo! It's official. I'm in love.
between this and cuban trio, the energy from behind the tiny desk lately in unfathomable!
What an awesome thing to wake up to this morning! One of my favorite bands. Thank you so much NPR!
the band was sick and they sounded so great together...last song was blazing! wow --love Chromeo
The FUNK reaches out. Rockin' it in Denmark!
my hips can’t control themselves. these guys are super underrated tho ✨🖤
This was great from beginning to end!
Love me some Chromeo. Every time I listen to their music, I get a slight dash of 80''s and 90's PRINCE that comes outta these boys. Good stuff.
That bassline! The autotune for the chorus, the electric gitar effects...Feel some Daft punk - Jamiroquai - Breakbot vibes. Coolest of the coolest!!!
@Xavi Campoverde Not Vocoder, it's a TALKBOX :)
Its a friggin talkbox.
They take heavy inspiration from the guys that came before daft punk and Jamiroquai.
Breakbot feels like a brother of Chromeo, specially in his album Still Waters, which basically sounds JUST like Business Casual by Chromeo.
I love them all!
Have you ever heard of 80's funk ? BTW Chromeo is releasing music since 2002.
Yup! All those artists kept funk alive! I wanna add Ghostland Observatory, the whitest boy alive, mayer Hawthorne, to that list
Its started with a clorox commercial, then i searched the artist..now im adding them to my spotify playlist...your music makes me smile. Gracias
Same here!!!!
Funky as dirty sheets and a jawline chiseled more than an ancient Greek sculpture.
Thank you NPR 🙌🙌
Thanks NPR, as always you deliver the goods our ears need.
I've been waiting to see these cats play with a full band. Their music is ideal for an energetic, upbeat gig. Prince is currently applauding this!
That version of Must Have Been is better than the original. Dark and moody Chromeo is pretty dope!
optimumfilms yes this version with the band is so much better than the original.
i know like wow!!!
They are playing an interpolation of The Roots' live version of the song "You got me" as the background music.
There’re playing the remix by They., it’s a trap/soul remix that’s pretty cool!
So wonderfull to see the musicians clap and enjoy. So honest!!!
You guys are so good, one of my favorite bands ever, but with a band, are so muuuuuuuch better.