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- The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Tom Huizenga | January 22, 2021
There's a distinct dissonance between the bucolic setting of this lovely Max Richter Tiny Desk (home) concert and the reality he references after his performance.
"Looking forward to the time when gigs can come back and we can do this for real," the composer says, leaving us with a yearning that is borne out in his tranquil, probing music.
These half-dozen short pieces can offer two very different modes of experience. Shot in artful black and white, their simplicity and beauty invite us into a world as we once knew it, where fresh air wafts through open doors and dogs peacefully snooze (canine cameos by Evie and Haku) in the late summer sunshine in southern England.
On the other hand, the chaos found in the real world we know today can find a balm in Richter's soothing, oscillating figures in "Infra 3" or the gently swaying chords of "Origins," where the music lumbers in the lower half of the keyboard.
There's a mysterious potency in instrumental music, where the mind is open to wander and free-associate. Max Richter taps into that power with singular grace and humanity.
SET LIST
"Vladimir's Blues"
"Origins"
"Infra 3"
"Horizon Variations"
"Prelude 6"
"Fragment"
MUSICIANS
Max Richter: piano
CREDITS
Video and Audio: Noah Richter-Mahr
Editor: Mike Terry
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bob Boilen
Video Producer: Maia Stern
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Associate Producer: Bobby Carter
Tiny Production Team: Kara Frame, Morgan Noelle Smith
Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
The Leftovers is one of the best soundtracks ever
During the pandemic, I developed a panic disorder. Before the meds and therapy did their job, some days Richter's music was about the only thing keeping me going.
Yes, this exactly.
Omg I wanted to say the same
Music is one of the best medicine I hope you are feeling better
❤
I had the same happen to me, it was hellish. Hope you're doing well, Pete.
That dog must be stoked to have such cool vibes 24/7
Love the puppy wandering, wagging obviously happy with his human.
0:00 - *Vladimir's Blues* (1:30)
1:57 - *Origins* (6:00)
6:21 - *Infra 3*
9:08 - *Horizon Variations* (10:52)
11:22 - *Prelude 6* (14:21)
14:33 - *Fragment* (16:18)
[16:39 - Tiny Desk team]
You forgot the puppy cameo at 12:54
Thank you!
I loved his album Recompose: Vivaldi Four Seasons, truly splendid work.
YES! It's one of my all time favorite
Utterly gorgeous!
Loving the pup! Awe❤
I hear a lot this one
It makes me sad because he almost never plays selections from that work. He needs a 5 piece ensemble at minimum which may be why, but still. That is hands down my favorite album and the one I hear him play the least.
Deep gratitude and respect to Max and all the other creatives who rise above their own challenges in these times to bring us strength and solace and to Tiny Desk for their dedication in continuing to make it possible. Blessings
Hands down my biggest inspiration as a composer; everything Max writes is just so rich with texture and emotion. Also one of the only artists I can listen to regardless of my mood or what I'm doing, and I think that is the mark of truly great music.
I couldn't have put it better than what you've just said! Since I found Max's music from a friend's recommendation back in 2013, he is also firmly my favourite composer and main source of inspiration for my own music...
Pretty sure that listening to On the nature of daylight while driving can be really dangerous taugh.
Max takes us on such a journey every time he plays. I was so lucky to have the opportunity to attend one of his SLEEP concerts in NYC live and it was transformative. I am so grateful for his music and creativity.
Lucky you! The Sleep performance in Los Angeles sold out so fast, I never had a chance to get tickets.
Lost my dad just over 12 days ago, this music grounds me as tears roll down my cheeks. Thank you.
Very sorry for your loss
🙏🏾💙
Sorry for your loss. May your tomorrow’s be filled with happiness.
When he fumbled with the music I just... man they never show that but that’s real. The music is stunning. I love it.
Just yesterday, I listened to Max for the first time in a few years, it was such an emotional day. Today I wake up to a Tiny Desk, what are the odds. :)
:)
That higher power works in mysterious ways...so sweet.
I ate this up with such an appetite... Whoever did the thumbs down on this clearly is completely numb to life
YES YES YES! This is every emotion.
We are in quarantine and woke up to find this gift. Feeling a little blue, this helps to ground me. Gorgeous. Thank you.
You're looking for inspiration, that's good. Everything is going to be fine. Promise!
Camera to his back and at his hands from the left gives me the sense of the space we are in, through refection, whereas the camera to his right picks up the outside space while muting him to a back lit silhouette. The playful back-and-forth between the inside space and outside, with the reflection focused around his hands makes me feel like this music lives as a semi-permeable membrane between two beautiful worlds.
He teaches that difficult harmony is not a requirement for moving music.
His music has a wonderful harmony and the sensibility to grasp it.
That's true, this music is sometimes exactly what you need to find inner peace
And minimalistic music with slightly more complex harmony is fine too, I could recommend Canto Ostinato by Simeon ten Holt, it's a very long and quite impressive piece
The dog definitely stole the show... lol... Beautiful Music Max!
Which one?
Gonna listen to this ten times while working today give or take. The Blue notebook is one of my all time favorite albums the intro gave me chills. Thanks NPR.
Yes, now often working from home, I'm gonna add this performance to to my usual mix of Keith Jarrett Standards trio, Tom Jobim, etc, on TH-cam.
I do the same .I must get through at least 50 hours in a week.
Tiny desk and kexp are a world of music to discover
Every single chord he played was a scene from a story that he's painting in your mind through his music.
That's a lucky dog!
Max, your Music saved my Life.
that dog makes this that much better
Edit: OMG another puppy i can'ttt
absolute love for this mans music, such beauty
The dog together with the music was refreshing....
what a lovely surprise!
Closing my eyes, opening my heart. ❤ Listening and allowing myself to be moved. My energy, all my senses, my emotions.
Fantastic opportunity to watch the grandfather of so much music perform himself. Thank you!
Thank you Max!
I'm so happy this came out, I haven't listened to Max Richter in a while. Hope he's doing well
Your music gives me a lot of inner peace. thank you.
Thank you for your peaceful strength that comfort and assure our phsycho.
Now that we can breathe, we can create a silence to appreciate subtle beauty. Thank you Tiny Desk and Mr. Richter.
Thank you and much love🌞❤️🙏
This is so beautiful.
What a sweet surprise to wake up to. So much of my inspiration comes from Max. Thank you.
Bravo! Thanks, npr!
Beautiful man and music 😊🙏🌻🌟
My fav composer since Leftovers
Satie, Glass, Richter - I love it: Very intimate music. Good stuff.
New discovery for me. Thank you, Tiny Desk.
That moment with the score leading into Prelude 6, perfect and relatable.
I'm not usually one to gush about pets appearing - but the dog!!!!
Absolutely mesmerizing
Thanks Max really nice...
The performance of Origins is sublime...I just don't want it to end! Thank you Max
What a wonderful way to start the day. 💫
touching as always
So beautiful..............and what a lovely spot to sit and play. Thanks for sharing some beauty on the internet. You are truly gifted.
Thank you tiny desk, so good.
Favorite composer of nowadays. I'm really looking forward to when the pandemic is over and I can hear it live. With great respect
Horizon Variations walked me gently onto a movie set where they were shooting a montage of all my favorite poignant memories & sat me in the director's chair. Six out of five stars.
I know this guy. His music is always playing in the waiting room of the place my therapy sessions happen.
wow what a beautiful exquisite treat from wonderul artist....thank you tiny desk 🥰💕💕💕
Richter's music reaches right down to the soul.
Max and NPR, thanks guys. Max, your work is amazing. And for me imposible to describe my admiration for you. I just can say thank you.
I feel as though Max is highly underrated, but I definitely am excited to see him here. He always gives good goosebumps. 👏
Dog + piano = 💖
I love his music
Incredible composer! Love his work
What a great idea...a mini concert! I Love your music and find it very inspiring for my own poetry work.
Ce concert tellement beau et émouvant Merci
max forever
Wow Magic
Beautiful 💛🧡💛inspiring 💐seeds of conscious love 😍 💚 Thank you for the gift🌳💡✨🌳💚🧡🧡🧡🧡🌳🌱
What a calming Tiny Desk this is! Very well filmed too! Many thanks.
Yes, nicely filmed, love the high contrast black & white look. I wonder if Tiny Desk staff did any of the sound/video setup? They usually do a knockout job at their usual Tiny Desk digs.
Shoutout to the dog!
Thank you.
Thank you NPR and Max Richter for offering such a wonderful gift of music :)
Your music puts me to sleep most nights, so relaxing and I’m grateful for it! Thank you for sharing your gift with us✨
Bravo! It's wonderful. Thanks 👍👏♥️😄
his music and the people he work with are truly amazing I love Infra but to be honest all his music is amazing
Thank you ❤
His music is the soundtrack of my life. Thank you for making my loneliness something beautiful....✨💗 I hope he comes to Mexico one day ... 🇲🇽
The Leftovers 😍😍😍
OMG I LOVE THAT THIS EXISTS
Sounds like backgroundmusic of a very interesting documentary about time and universe
That sounds like an insult
@@hanneswannes526 I recognised this and have to clarify its actually a compliment
@@Troteos I read is as a compliment. I feel the same. Love this minimalist style of music
The shot of the pup relaxing in the foreground and Richter playing piano would be the perfect loop for a lofi classical radio - beats to relax/study to stream 😊.
Lol max I’m in love with you
Lovely ❤️
Thank you for your concert, love to see you just playing the piano.
Beautiful.
Horizon variations 😍 been waiting forever to hear him play it live! Beautiful
Absolutely absolutely absolutely amazingly beautiful and comforting ~👏🏼🙏✨✨✨
simply gorgeous ❤️
This music sounds pretty good
I feel so calm after listening and watching this, thank you🌼
You got me right off the bat! I love the classical pianist that you are my friend. In these times solitude is soothing music. Well done! THANK YOU FOR SHARING ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤I play piano...not nearly as well as you.GOD BLESS❤
max es uno de los grandes talentos del neoclasicismo, logrando traspasar el umbral de lo masivo un tanto, entregando material para películas y series.
Beautiful - as your music truly is. And wonderful to watch you play and take notes for when I’m playing from your ‘Piano Works’ collection (PLEASE can we have more of your works transcribed for us home pianists?!!)
Thank you also, for sharing your beautiful home - and sweet dogs! 😍
Assisti essa apresentação durante o isolamento da pandemia, foi como um presente e estar presente na casa do compositor, uma surpresa que gostei imensamente. Muito grato Max Richter.
Soothing!👍✌️😊🙏🏼🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎵
Thank You :)
Lucky doggos :)
0:01 Vladimir's Blues
1:57 Origins
6:21 Infra 3
9:08 Horizon Variations
11:22 Prelude 6
14:33 Fragment
Ty😊
Dog walkings sound was a great arrangement
Again, so crying not to be allowed !!
Piano music is underappreciated
Opens with the only song of his that I've learned to play. Sad Vlad indeed.
Pure poetry
Awww, puppy.
Like for the percussionist dog :D