So, the first time I ever had Tom Ka Gai soup was in a cheap restaurant on a sad street in a freezing rain in Memphis. The menu was hand typed and photocopied, and the translations were beautifully inept. The description of the soup was a little short on ingredients, but promised that "the fragrant broth will make the guest weep silently." This video makes me think of that soup.
Everyone in the comments making fun of them and saying "they're a white vegan whatever stereotype" shit are living a sad life if that's the first thing they feel the need to point out instead of how beautiful their music is, or how grounded and safe it makes you feel. Florist, you truly are the best. Thank you for making such pretty and nostalgic yet present melodies, they truly speak to me
NPR you are responsible for like 70% of my music tastes i swear, i appreciate these shows way too much! Keep them coming, they are my favourite thing about the internet.
Baxter Perry I have an interesting question. Would you pay for this content if it was $10 per month? And you get the recording afterwards for you library?
This music induces an unusual sense of nostalgia. If you close your eyes and listen you'll see grainy footage of old family vacations that may or may not have happened. Quiet, thoughtful, and mellow.
first song is like.. first warm days in april, when a warm rain finally coaxes green from the earth, and climbing green green trees, and visiting your grandparents, and eating pancakes that your dad makes for you on your birthday, and riding your bike to school, and through golf courses and the silver dandelions glow in the evening sun, and getting birthday cards from your aunt and learning to ride bikes in your driveway and picking flowers for your mom on mothers day.
Great Job guys! I'm born on '77, I'm grow with Seattle music, Sonic Youth, and all the glorious artists of the 90's. And you take me back in my room, when I was young as you are now. Thank you for giving me back my emotions I had not felt in a long time. And don't care at who does not understand prose poetry. Ad maiora !
Since it isn't already listed in the video, the names of the performers are: Emily Sprague - Guitar/Vocals Felix Walworth - Drums Rick Spataro - Bass/Keys Jonnie Baker - Guitar/Keys
I love florist so much. Lyrics are both abstract and centered around themes of existence and mindfulness, with a very chill instrumentation to compliment it
"Vacation" keeps hitting me with a wave of emotion for my relationships; both current and those that have slipped away over the years. This whole performance is excellent.
I now come to NPR to get some really good music which I’ve made peace with the fact that not everyone will appreciate or understand. This is beautiful.
I used to hide away and listen to her albums and just cry and I'd feel so much better and strong after, I just spent an hour trying to remember who she was and scrolling through NPR music so I would find this...I'm so happy
This is just relaxing and cute. Reminds me of the time I failed my driving license. It was the first time I ever failed at something. I felt alone and sad. Now I'm feeling better.
The lyrics and music seem mature beyond the apparent years of these young people. It's not my typical style of music but it kept me listening and I guess that is the best compliment that I could give.
not to be bias but they mix the instrumental of a calm family ride trip esc folk song with lyrics of looking back at it and probably rethinking their likings is just…(bombastic chef kiss)
First I loved the reserved, intelligent sound, then I looked at my laptop and hated how narcissistic the musicians look, then I felt bitter and mean for having that reaction, then I felt depressed by how much I just want to hang out with cute rich musicians that sing songs about their beautiful sad cute lives, then I just shrugged and remembered that the ocean's gonna cover us all in a few decades anyway. Cool band
the lead singers voice is so calming and comforting to me. Their bittersweet voice and warm, soft guitar playing (and just all the instrumentals) is really helping with my anxiety at the moment
was listening to this in the shower crying my heart out because me and my mother have such a love and hate relation ship. mom can you hear me. mom. can you hear me? mom can you just listen? mom can you listen to the pain I have inside? can you just listen to the pain you have caused. we are very alike. you and I we are independent and such strong women. you taught me to stand my ground but, at the same time you scared me. you've shown me all the reasons why I want to escape. you shown me through the relationships you could not keep that you did not need them. but in our case I am the one relationship you have to keep. I am the one who was first born. the one who has to provide for our dear family. but why. why does it have to be that way? why couldn't you just stay with the men you had loved? then you wouldn't of had my brother and sister. if you were in my position you wouldn't be thinking of kids either. you probably would of never had me. you and I are alike you know that. why can't you show me the love you have for me like you did for the homeless? when I persistently asked you each morning. "hey mom can we spend time together?" to your silent responds. you on your phone while Im in the kitchen sipping tea quietly. you telling me you have to go out with friends while I watch my sister. me crying alone... because you were so glad at not being sad or upset. you gave me depression. something you have a hard time understanding. something I have to live with. something I never accepted because I do love myself. something I never want for my children but, who knows how I will be as a mother. like you? no. I hope not. I learned from you that I do not want to live in a little town working the same terrible job. the job that left you with dealing with a murder and being held at gun point. that is what I am working for. I am working for your safety even when I am far. I am looking at the future and holding it dearly because I dont want you to suffer any more. like I am suffering. you and I are alike .
I don't like the moral superiority that some gain by being vegan, but it's true that the meat industry is both, tangibly and morally destructive. In my opinion, even though we can wash our hands by saying it's a matter of goverment and industry policies or by being vegan ourselves, it's just selfish to not think about it. So, if you just associate dressing different, or looking a certain way to have a reasonable thinking, I hope you could just change your mind, because that doesn't help anybody.
Tiny Desk Concerts for president
YarrBr0 well... Trump is planning to shut down NPR so...
therapy: expensive
florist tiny desk concert: free
all these band members work together really well.
Unison
So, the first time I ever had Tom Ka Gai soup was in a cheap restaurant on a sad street in a freezing rain in Memphis. The menu was hand typed and photocopied, and the translations were beautifully inept. The description of the soup was a little short on ingredients, but promised that "the fragrant broth will make the guest weep silently." This video makes me think of that soup.
I loved reading this, im reading it again
So beautifully worded.
That was thoughtful and poetic.
I love Tom Ka soup. Did you turn this into a song? If you didn't, you should.
Everyone in the comments making fun of them and saying "they're a white vegan whatever stereotype" shit are living a sad life if that's the first thing they feel the need to point out instead of how beautiful their music is, or how grounded and safe it makes you feel. Florist, you truly are the best. Thank you for making such pretty and nostalgic yet present melodies, they truly speak to me
They really do make me feel safe.
I see no comments saying that....
I like to rock out to them while coloring my book in my safe space.
Well put. They do make me feel safe
I don't think there are lot of comments mocking the Florists, seems most people are moved by them, especially their sensitivity
"I don't know how to be what I wanted to be when I was five."- *likes video*
i saw florist in the title and i was like "oh better like it then"
Best line, been years that it's stuck in my mind.
Sameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Guy in back: "I play drum in my band"
"You mean drums?"
"No, just one"
so you make beat not beats?
Look at 6:10. That's a dude, dude.
Matthew Stanulet not a guy
did you just assumed its gender?
Well it does say "Felix" in the description.
This series is the go to place for bands that sounds like they're fighting back tears and sleep
clearly you haven't seen PWR BTTM'S tiny desk concert
True.. but Pwr Bttms, Sylvan Esso, St. Paul and the broken bones are the exception!!
Gucci Mane been there and done that!
Petie Goodman what about mr paak?
TorontoLarrivee I really wanna "like" your comment but there are 111 likes and I dont wanna ruin it. 😂
NPR you are responsible for like 70% of my music tastes i swear, i appreciate these shows way too much! Keep them coming, they are my favourite thing about the internet.
Same here. songs preformed here are in better than originals.
totally agree
Great comment! Same here!! Lots of love for the music.
Baxter Perry me too. Well over half of the music I have downloaded on Spotify are from these NPR tiny desk sessions.
Baxter Perry I have an interesting question. Would you pay for this content if it was $10 per month? And you get the recording afterwards for you library?
You ever just wanna hang out with someone and listen to them play music and then also have them give you glasses recommendations?
glasses of milk u monster!???
and tips for hair & skin products
Hot Pepper Gaming vernon!
Hot Pepper Gaming C c. C. X. Xx c. C. C. C. C.
dude, hot pepper gaming are hipsters???
This music induces an unusual sense of nostalgia. If you close your eyes and listen you'll see grainy footage of old family vacations that may or may not have happened. Quiet, thoughtful, and mellow.
for real
Tha k you so much.
took the words right out of my mouth
The "Oh hey, you came!" at the end is so pure.
I'd sit next to her on the bus.
00:05 "Vacation"
04:35 "Cool And Refreshing"
08:04 "1914"
thank you
THE WAY THEY FLOWED PERFECTLY INTO THE NEXT SONG.... TALENT . I’m obsessed w this now
You are right, that transition was really smooth and clever. 👌
this makes me want to go outside and eat grass
Eoin Murray wet grass. hahaha the best comment.
Hahahaha nice one
Don't be so aggressive, you had a gr too much there...
That killed me
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA indeed.
I need to stop thinking I'm in love with people I'll never meet. Jeez.
No, go with that. powerful stuff. spread it around.
Nancy Montgomery I absolutely love your answer to that
perfect music for a tide commercial !!!!
Ditto. Wanna start a club? Haha
Go ahead, you're a free elf
This is like if you took the front bottoms and wrapped them up in a really soft blanket
cute
wow, nice description
y e s
This band is very underrated
And please come over to London :)
+Siph Système By who?
+Siph Système *Under-promoted. There's a different my friend ;)
+John McClane *difference* not different, my friend. There's a difference. (snicker)
i know this comment is a year old, but I saw em live a week ago...and it was great!
first song is like.. first warm days in april, when a warm rain finally coaxes green from the earth, and climbing green green trees, and visiting your grandparents, and eating pancakes that your dad makes for you on your birthday, and riding your bike to school, and through golf courses and the silver dandelions glow in the evening sun, and getting birthday cards from your aunt and learning to ride bikes in your driveway and picking flowers for your mom on mothers day.
they're all cute, and so is their music
good 2 see u here and YES
Great Job guys! I'm born on '77, I'm grow with Seattle music, Sonic Youth, and all the glorious artists of the 90's. And you take me back in my room, when I was young as you are now. Thank you for giving me back my emotions I had not felt in a long time. And don't care at who does not understand prose poetry. Ad maiora !
Sonic Youth was a NYC band.
@@altheatoldme5003 Yep. pie G grew up with (1) Seattle music, (2) Sonic Youth, and (3) all the glorious artists of the 90's.
_Florist and the Machine_
Since it isn't already listed in the video, the names of the performers are:
Emily Sprague - Guitar/Vocals
Felix Walworth - Drums
Rick Spataro - Bass/Keys
Jonnie Baker - Guitar/Keys
thanks! :)
@@rickspataro1647 release a new song please 🙏🙏
What kind of guitar is she playing?
@@cloudnoises774early 1990s fender duo-sonic reissue with a pink hot rails pickup
If this music would have existed when I was a kid my life would have been totally something else. Something good. Stunning.
it exists now, right? it can still be something stunning. go. do it.
I love florist so much. Lyrics are both abstract and centered around themes of existence and mindfulness, with a very chill instrumentation to compliment it
I love this band. Emily has a beautiful and very personal way of singing.
"Vacation" keeps hitting me with a wave of emotion for my relationships; both current and those that have slipped away over the years. This whole performance is excellent.
Emily's musical sensibilities are so emotionally connected to her poetry. Such a rare gift. What an underappreciated songwriter.
Watching this 4 times got me through my menstrual cramps and I fell asleep. Thank you
Still causes me to be emotional to this day
I need that Fender. So bad.
+Jose Rodriguez You da real MVP. Thanks!
She also changed the pickups. There are di marzio hot rails. Sorry my English sucks a bit :9
Me too
Dunno if its a mustang, duo sonic or musicman
Whenever life gets tough, i always watch this video and it gives me a warm peaceful delicate hug right into my soul
I never expected to see her here. I frikin love npr for this.
I now come to NPR to get some really good music which I’ve made peace with the fact that not everyone will appreciate or understand. This is beautiful.
Reminds me of The Moldy Peaches
Justice for Barb
Matt Crawford I LEGIT JUST SAID "woah a cleaned up version of Barb" i'm crying
Matt Crawford ASJGFFTRT
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Barb really got the shitty end of the stick
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA best comment I've ever seen in a NPR vid
This whole concert really gave me a Perks of Being a Wallflower vibe. I love it!
I think this is one of the most introverted bands I have seen at Tiny Desk. Loved the band and the music 💜
I love everything about this. The awkwardness. The silence The music. The talking with instruments. Free transitions.
I keep coming back
I used to hide away and listen to her albums and just cry and I'd feel so much better and strong after, I just spent an hour trying to remember who she was and scrolling through NPR music so I would find this...I'm so happy
Cozy, hiding away and listening to this
This is just relaxing and cute. Reminds me of the time I failed my driving license. It was the first time I ever failed at something. I felt alone and sad. Now I'm feeling better.
Saw these peeps at a house show in Charleston 3 years ago. Loved them!
Emily! I bought some of her CDs before before Florist and always enjoyed her covers. She is such a wonderful human.
I can't even express how much I love real artists. Awesome sound. Thank you NPR!
you guys should get frankie cosmo on the show
firegirk121 yes yes i was thinking tht
firegirk121 oh man, she's so deserving of her own episode
This set reminds me off all the good times of playing music with others. Just feeling the music and forgetting the world ❤
The lyrics and music seem mature beyond the apparent years of these young people. It's not my typical style of music but it kept me listening and I guess that is the best compliment that I could give.
Such a lovely vibe they create in this room, felt so nice and delicate during "1914"
This act is new to me - and I love this. Off to buy some Florist records now...
not to be bias but they mix the instrumental of a calm family ride trip esc folk song with lyrics of looking back at it and probably rethinking their likings is just…(bombastic chef kiss)
makes me want to heard it on the headphone while lay down in the grass, and then see a blue sky.. what a nice moment i guess
I never heard of them before vut I fell in love w this and the blue rubber duck on the keyboard
this is just...the best. i love them so much. their music makes my soul feel lighter.
Sometimes freezing, sometimes warm. I don't know if I can love that anymore.
i've watched/listened to this at least a dozen times so far and it always gets to me as if i listened to this for the first time
They look so comfortable outside, but look so strong inside. Their songs are so peaceful and make me think everythings's going to be fine in the end
AMAZING
I love your stuff btw
Oh My..Pop is not dead and i feel i am back into those years of alternative in 90's...brilliant!
she's the cutest thing i ever seen
These songs remind me of good memories of my mom
I just discovered the band few days ago, and i'm already in love.
This is sooooo beautiful. Hope they play in France soon :)
the way they transitioned into the next song was so beautiful omg
such a warm bass tone.
vacation makes me feel so nostalgic for childhood, the first time i listened to it on spotify i put it on repeat and listened to it all night
First I loved the reserved, intelligent sound, then I looked at my laptop and hated how narcissistic the musicians look, then I felt bitter and mean for having that reaction, then I felt depressed by how much I just want to hang out with cute rich musicians that sing songs about their beautiful sad cute lives, then I just shrugged and remembered that the ocean's gonna cover us all in a few decades anyway.
Cool band
Matt Gaffney tumblr, ladies and gentlemen
Rich in experience and memories, definitely not money.
shut up
Well said
second impulse was correct
One of the best tiny desk concerts ever
Such a great sound, and really moving lyrics. This is exactly why I subscribe to the NPR Music channel.
7 years ago... this is crazy, Florist live you so much
a new band to fall in love with and listen to all day !!!!!:)
Saw these folks at a house show yesterday and they were just as good, it was a really refreshing experience :D
3:00 please tell me im not the only one who thinks the guy besides the singer looks like dan howell
looool I thought the same. only reason why I checked the comments
holy crappu he does
he looks like duncan (?) the guy from the day in the life in japan video like he is the spitting image
It's insane!! They should form a band
I THOUGHT THE SAME THING
the lead singers voice is so calming and comforting to me. Their bittersweet voice and warm, soft guitar playing (and just all the instrumentals) is really helping with my anxiety at the moment
thank you NPR - they are amazing. great set.
I love her writing
I’m happy we are in the same era dear Florist
In love.
It was like a crossroad through my memories.
Definitely influenced by Metallica.
I hear more Cannibal Corpse's. That third song sounds a lot like "I Cum Blood".
cool and refreshing totally sounds like burzum
are you stupid? literally Dragonforce is all these guys listen too. they opened for em last week
are you for serious?? this is basically a death grips cover band
i know
1.2 million views!!! Phenomenal! I still love this as much as when first hearing.
If you close...the door...
The night could last...
Forever...
This is so deep
Love that song
Yeah i feel like they would do a great job with that one
@@co20ca05 oh hey, I just watched some pilotredsun. Nice profile pic.
@@matthewensign9683 thanks haha
I can't stop listening to them!!! Reminds me a little of Dear Nora. A little. They are soo good!
was listening to this in the shower crying my heart out because me and my mother have such a love and hate relation ship.
mom can you hear me.
mom. can you hear me?
mom can you just listen?
mom can you listen to the pain I have inside? can you just listen to the pain you have caused.
we are very alike. you and I
we are independent and such strong women.
you taught me to stand my ground but, at the same time you scared me.
you've shown me all the reasons why I want to escape.
you shown me through the relationships you could not keep that you did not need them. but in our case I am the one relationship you have to keep.
I am the one who was first born.
the one who has to provide for our dear family.
but why.
why does it have to be that way?
why couldn't you just stay with the men you had loved?
then you wouldn't of had my brother and sister.
if you were in my position you wouldn't be thinking of kids either. you probably would of never had me.
you and I are alike you know that.
why can't you show me the love you have for me like you did for the homeless?
when I persistently asked you each morning. "hey mom can we spend time together?" to your silent responds.
you on your phone while Im in the kitchen sipping tea quietly.
you telling me you have to go out with friends while I watch my sister.
me crying alone... because you were so glad at not being sad or upset.
you gave me depression. something you have a hard time understanding.
something I have to live with. something I never accepted because I do love myself.
something I never want for my children but, who knows how I will be as a mother. like you? no. I hope not.
I learned from you that I do not want to live in a little town working the same terrible job. the job that left you with dealing with a murder and being held at gun point.
that is what I am working for. I am working for your safety even when I am far. I am looking at the future and holding it dearly because I dont want you to suffer any more. like I am suffering.
you and I are alike .
Lol
i'm in love. these lyrics. these beautiful people.
I vote for this to be tiny desk performance of the year.
+blaho yep
I just want to lay in a warm grass field and make flower crowns with my friends while we look at the clouds and listen to Florist
Vacation is such an amazing song
I've had Vacation in my head all week. It keeps me calm. Also, the tiny desk sounds exactly like the studio recording. Good nostalgia.
this looks vegan
luis gutierrez hello, im vegan for the animals
I don't like the moral superiority that some gain by being vegan, but it's true that the meat industry is both, tangibly and morally destructive.
In my opinion, even though we can wash our hands by saying it's a matter of goverment and industry policies or by being vegan ourselves, it's just selfish to not think about it.
So, if you just associate dressing different, or looking a certain way to have a reasonable thinking, I hope you could just change your mind, because that doesn't help anybody.
Carlos G. Well said! I just want to empower folks to speak up for animals because we are all against animal cruelty! Thanks for this 🙏
Im vegan and I approve of this comment!
@@manny_ceja_91 haha nice!
Her voice is so unadulterated and pure and childlike in a way i love it so much
If they decide they're tired of the touring life, Felix should become residential Tiny Desk-er
Florist, you truly are the best.
this is beautiful wow
I do not regret clicking on this. Thank you, NPR.
Yesss !!! Me gusta esta banda !!!
All these life is strange soundtrack-potential songs gives me life! ☺️
i dream to someday make music this pure 🥺
This is beautiful. Once again I love TH-cam so much for these videos they make me feel so happy
Another bullseye, NPR.. I've got a case of musically induced nostalgia.
exactly
Absolutely my favorite band at the moment
Whoa this was goooooood
I love how happy she is at the end when her friend came!! :)