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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.
Sept. 30, 2020 | Bob Boilen -- Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires feel fortunate. They have their 4-year-old daughter, Mercy, a wonderful home, and each other. But as Jason points out, "It's been a little difficult, we haven't gotten to do the thing we feel we were born to do." Playing for an audience is what these two have been doing for a good part of their lives. Still, they're in their barn, making music for all of us to hear, and they are grateful for that. The songs for this Tiny Desk (home) concert are from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's Spring release, Reunions. "Dreamsicle" shares the story of a child seeing his family falling apart all around. Reflecting on those times, he finds fond memories, and the chorus of the song - "a Dreamsicle on a summer night in a folding lawn chair" - conjures up bright light even amidst the darkness.
The final song, "It Gets Easier," deals with Jason's drinking demons, with a refrain filled with such stark truth: "It gets easier, but it never gets easy." These words could be an anthem for all those in recovery. It's the nature of Jason Isbell to sing the truth. He does it here with his remarkably talented partner and - unbeknownst to Mercy - a daughter that gives them strength.
SET LIST
"Dreamsicle"
"Overseas"
"It Gets Easier"
MUSICIANS
Jason Isbell: vocals, guitar
Amanda Shires: fiddle, vocals
CREDITS
Video By: James Weems
Producer: Bob Boilen
Audio Mastering Engineer: Josh Rogosin
Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith
Associate Producer: Bobby Carter
Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann - เพลง
My man Ashwin still getting them shoutouts. Wherever you are, Ashwin, we love you and the way you look at Jason's finger placements.
I know that Jason has had his demons, but to combat them and end up with a beautiful and talented wife as his partner and to be one of the greatest songwriters of all time is truly a blessing. You've done your time Jason. Now you get to help people through theirs. So thankful for your music
Great stuff Jason and Amanda we have been listed to your music all through this pandemic hopefully see you live in 2021.
I couldn't agree more!
Gratitude to great levels for his health and his art.
Who doesn't have their demons? The demons are what make us human.
Love
I just asked my 2.5 year old daughter about her day while we were watching this and she said “I don’t wanna talk at the same time as this music” 😂🙏🏻 good call kid, I don’t know what I was thinking.
2 1/2 and already appreciates great art. Love it!
I've got friends that should know better that didn't at live shows.
You’re lying
@@charlesquinn7064I’m really not, I typed it out as soon as she said it so I’d remember her exact phrasing ❤ if you pay attention you’ll notice kids surprise us all the time with the cool stuff they come out with.
😂
"Used to be a ghost town, but even the ghosts got out." Lord baby Jesus, that's good writing. Thank you Jason and Amanda.
I constantly play the first 30 seconds of this song over and over again specifically to hear that lyric.
That is a John Prine type of line, simple and profound at the same time. One of many reasons to love these two is because they loved John. They quit the CMA because that group did not hone John Prine, Jerry Jeff walker, and Billy Joe Shaver.
Yeah Ashwin!
Another shout out to Ashwin! That kid really stepped up. 🎶🎸🎶
I'd love to hear how he's doing.
Amanda going on tip toes to hit the high notes is everything.
That’s how you know she’s feeling it
she's super adorable
Amanda is everything
I remember noticing this when I saw them in concert.
It’s crazy right when I read this she did it in the video. Do you think it helps the vocal cords?
so sad to see them go their separate ways
"It is larger than _average_ for a desk!" I love this genius songwriter just exclaiming so spontaneously it is NOT such a tiny desk.
Jason is one the best songwriters working today and seems like a genuinely good person. Amanda is from my hometown of Lubbock, Texas and is an immense talent and fantastic songwriter herself. Glad the two of them have been so successful, both together and separately.
Speaking as a Texan... this is the first time I have heard of anyone coming from Lubbock. :)
@@ninesquirrels I guess unless you’re from here, you wouldn’t really know about any prominent Lubbockites. Buddy Holly is by far the most famous Lubbock native, Waylon Jennings is from Littlefield, which is 40 miles west, Natalie Maines of The Dixie Chicks is from Lubbock. Plus there are quite a few lesser known actors, artists, etc from here.
@@ninesquirrels How about Buddy Holly or Roy?
@@chuckmartin3775 I stand corrected. Long live Lubbock!
are they married?
"We all wish we had a different window to look out of" that could be a line from a song and Amanda just tosses it out there. She's got the mind of a poet.
Good listening. Amanda IS a poet - MFA Poetry. Jason studied Creative Writing in college.
I admire how they keep working to improve their skills.
Thank you Jason, you are carrying on the story telling of John Prine and I love you for that.
Oh you had the same thought I did. I love music that actually says something about life & isn't just pumping out a beat.
Check out Todd Snider’s Live from the Purple Building every Sunday. He’s a great storyteller and songwriter. Also a friend of these two and Prine was one of his mentors too
Totally agree. Also reminds me of my first singer-songwriter love - Jackson Browne.
Love this. Would love to see Jason and mandolin orange together.
Oh man would be so goooood
That would be a dream come true.
Oh man...those harmonies would be great
The last time I saw him, John Moreland opened for him. Excellent pairing.
Shows for dayz
Amanda's ISO Lounging concerts have been bright spots throughout the pandemic. Absolutely love these two.
Same
I watched episode 20 at least 10 times. Them doing Angel From Montgomery was my reset button for awhile
Anyone know what happened to them? I watched all of them several times and they disappeared.
@@armandomendez278 my guess is TH-cam pulled them down, I’m not sure I just miss that John Prine episode something fierce
The best songwriter alive, who shines brightest in this stripped-down setting. 'Dreamsicle' alone conveys a richer story in three minutes than most novels. All the tenderness, heartache and hilarity of growing up, in perfect, crystalline rhyme... and Amanda's fiddle just shatters me. Acoustic duo album when?
How is he Not a superstar?
Phenomenal guitarist as well
I think It gets easier really comes through in an acoustic version like this.
@@geraldonorrello4078 , What is your definition of a Superstar?
Now that John Prine is gone I really can't argue with your statement about Jason's songwriting skills. That Amanda is also an exceptionally powerful, wonderful, and honest songwriter just makes their union an even bigger blessing to us than their individual talents alone. With the depth of the joys and sorrows they write and sing of, it is difficult to remember they are still quite young (he will be 42 in February, 2021, she will turn 39 on 5 March, 2021). With any luck our world will be graced by their musical talents long after I'm gone and forgotten.
c'mon now, i get it, you guys are in love with him, but there's plenty of people out there writing great songs every day, different genres, different vibes, not everything has to be country to be good or perfect. take it easy, there's nothing like "the best" in this world, but many different ones in different ways. just wanted to point that out, not to ruin anyone's party. apologies if i did. cheers everybody.
No artist today can write from the heart like Jason.
Jason is our greatest living lyricist
Shallow, subjective, generalization
Lowell Calavera Jason is a truly expert lyricist. Any amount of time listening to his music would make that apparent. Maybe you should do that instead of making baseless and unhelpful quips
He's sure a contender, but there's going to be a lot of competition for that title while Dylan, Springsteen, and McMurtry are all still alive...
What, Tom Waits is dead?!
@@typacsk Dylan and Isbell are two different types of lyrics. Dylan’s lyrics are like poetry, while Isbell’s generally a paint a picture and tell a story. Just depends on which type of lyrics you prefer.
This is the best setting anybody has chosen for their performance. So amazing.
From what I hear, this is their studio - the stained glass windows have their insignia on them with a dove and anchor -
Words, voices, instruments. ...and funny. Humbled by them. Music on repeat is the best compliment I can give.
Jason's really rocking those sparkly dad sneakers
Exactly what is a “dad sneaker”? That is hilarious though! :-)
@@ScottJohnson80 Those...But in all seriousness typically White Nike Monarchs or White New Balance
N8 “Dad sneakers” just makes me laugh. 😂
Those are definitely Dad sneakers.
As someone who just sobered up from everything, man... That last song hits. Time to grab my guitar.
hope you're doing well, dude!
@@mistierr Still sober! Thank you!
Just saw him live for the first time Sunday, started drinking again around a month ago. Lost a friend a year ago and as the anniversary came up I lost hold. A lot of issues both internal and external and drank the night before the show, up til sunrise and only for a few hours of sleep. Walk in there feeling like trash for him to open up with that first song and I don’t believe in any particular religion but I sure can take a hint when I hear one and that song almost had me in tears right off the rip with how much it felt directed at me. Can only hope to do better from this point on
@@skaterandy13 Praying for you man! Music can definitely speak to you when words fail. Wishing you all the best brother!
These two are BEST thing going in music. Their LPs or iso lounging webcast is great! Somewhere Bob Willis GRINS when he hears Amanda's fiddle howl & moan!!!!!
Always loved Isbell. So soulful. And funny, I see... "Cluttered Desk Concert" 😂 😂 😂
They are absolutely wonderful songwriters and performers, and they have lovely personalities to boot. I can't get enough of 'em
Please get Jason and the 400 unit back for another tiny desk concert! They just released a new album - Weathervanes. It's fantastic of course❤
More Jason Isbell Tiny Desk please! Love his music.
I played Cover Me up at a songwriter showcase few years ago, giving you full credit, and one of my best friends‘ wife was pregnant at the time, and the baby started kicking when she heard me singing.
And now that little girl, who was born premature by nine weeks, is a glorious redheaded tornado and Cover Me Up is her favorite song. Thanks for writing that Jason!
John Mayer has said that this man is the best lyricist in the modern world. Couldn’t agree more. So grateful to good friends who told me this mans name for the first time.
I love Jason and Amanda! both very talented musicians. I love their albums and love seeing them together. They both seem like such down to Earth kind-hearted people. The best thing to touch my ears since the High Women. Amazing tiny desk concert.
Dolores
Honesty here which makes Honesty hear. It is a simple format but it eludes many musicians. This duo gets it. Write honestly, speak honestly, play honestly, sing honestly and this is a wonderful performance.
Beautifully said and I totally agree.
You're exactly right. Writing honestly is a scary idea. It's putting it out for the world to hear. Vulnerable to rejection. I think that's why some try to polish it out of fear.
When you’re you and it comes through in your writing, the expression of yourself flows seamlessly from the voice and the instrument in equal measure
Glorious. i was late to the Isbell/Shires party but I am here for this!
0:04 - *Dreamsicle* (3:27)
5:48 - *Overseas* (10:16)
12:39 - *It Gets Easier* (16:12)
Appreciate ya'll
Thank u
So much to love about this video. Jason. Amanda. Jason AND Amanda. Jason and Amanda talking about Mercy! And yodelling and chickens and Captain Love Heart! And the fact they remembered Ashwin. My all-time favourite Tiny Desk is the one they did the last time. It was amazing. This was lovely too!
"I want to be the barrier between my daughter and the cutthroat world of competitive yodeling"
Yeah, gotta watch out for those Viking yodelers in lederhosen, rowing up the fjords with their alpine horns 🙄
That made me lol
Same as any good parent, really.
Jason is straight up hilarious
I like how casually she asks "Daddy, can you send that to Jewel?"
Rare tiny desk where the conversation is just as interesting as the music
Jason and Amanda seem to be good at that, don't they? Their other Tiny Desk concert has the best dialogue I've seen in the series
Jewel's heart is huge!....send her the video of your daughter- I just know Jewel will cherish it ❤❤❤❤
Never get tired of listening to these two playing and singing together.
Thanks Amanda and Jason - finding this TIny Desk is the highlight of my Sunday night
I love how Amandas come into her age since the last Tiny desk. Beautiful woman, radiating compassion and strength. Lovely musical companionship.
beautiful version of 'it gets easier but it never gets easy' at the end. amazing.
My grandmother passed recently and I had to subscribe to TH-cam for the songs she wanted to be played at her service. Little did I know, she was reaching out beyond to show me things I’ve been cut off from. Jason has saved my life a few times. But seeing this being played and feeling it, means so much to me. Thank you!
OMG! I haven't seen one of those tables in years.
I love hearing more of Amanda’s fiddle playing💜
Drop D always sounds great! Love it!
Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires are THE greatest!!!
I absolutely love the lead guitar part in overseas and how Amanda plays it on the fiddle in this performance
@Sean O’Donovan - Find the version they recently played for Carter Vintage Guitars on TH-cam. Don’t know if it’s any better, but it’s killer. Still, his interplay with Sadler on the recorded version is tough to top.✌️
This is the MOST AMAZING performance I have ever seen. Thank you TD!!!! There is no reason to live any longer. My dreams are all fulfilled. Goodbye.👍 It's been real
Beautiful, just beautiful... Two incredibly talented people. God bless their family, and all their fans out there. Love, peace, from Scotland. 👍🏴🇺🇸
Your songs make me cry, so powerful and true, love y’all!!
The world does not deserve these two. Absolutely incredible.
Thanks Jason and Amanda. I needed that
Thanks for being the light we need right now!!
Absolutely amazing. I needed this.
Love hearing these versions of these amazing song! Always love their banter also. Keep the real music flowing, this is what the world needs more of!!
We're here for it! Im living away for school and i think me and the fellas i live with have played this 3 times this morning. Can't overstate the quality of music these two can produce just the two of em.
Thank you both.. loved the time spent
Thank You! You are so incredibly talented. Love you guys!
Love you guys, thanks for doing Tiny Desk and for making great music. We’re listening!
"And if your words add up to nothing
Then you're making a choice to sing a cover
When we need a battle cry"
Thank you Jason Isbell for being you.
Came to hear Amanda on my quarterly trolling thru metacritic for the high number releases. My friend is falling down rabbit holes listening to youtube, and I wanted to give him some quality music, point to Amanda's tiny desk, and I discovered Jason. Been 24 hours and I have been listening in some way the whole time. Very impressed, and happy to see 2 very talented people have found each other, and found happiness.
Jim, jump in head first to Jason’s whole catalog. The man is simply brilliant!
Thank You for this, Jason and Amanda. Such beautiful music and true artistry.
I wish I could watch this again for the first time...
These two make such beautiful music together!
To Jason & Amanda, thank you both for sharing this us, hope to see you in real life soon 😁👍
their harmonies give my chills!!! Best band ever!
What an immense talent Jason is. I’m very grateful to be able to listen to and enjoy his tremendous songs.
Absolutely fantastic! I was lucky enough to see some of those DBT shows, back in the day- and they were so special too. But Jason, your journey has been nothing short of astonishing; and I cannot thank you enough for the joy that your music has brought me. 🙏🏼
Deep, meaningful and heartfelt music is just what we need right now. This ticks all the boxes. Thank you Amanda and Jason.
Absolutely magical. Thank you Jason & Amanda,.
Listening to the new album this weekend while I was getting ready. It literally made me cry, even though I've listened to it hundreds of times already
Love both of you! Thanks.
Thank you so much! Words don't cut it.
Great wake up! Delighted to get to know them a little. Great talents. Thank you Tiny Desk.
Thanks for sharing your time and music with us. ♥
Got our attention! Thanks for keeping us sane. Have come back to your videos many times
I found these two a couple years ago and I’m so happy I did. His writing and music is exceptional and she just thrills me with her fiddle playing. I hope I have a chance to see them sometime but I’m 72 and who knows. I just love Jason and Amanda.
I just want to say hello, and i hope that you get the chance to enjoy this duo live. But this showcase is so personal, and endearing. I feel lucky to come across it on you tube. What would we do without you tube during this dangerous time in America and the world. Stay safe sir, and be well!
Hey, 72 is the new 62! I'm 72 also so I know how you feel. Each day is a gift, a blessing. Be safe❤️
Just noticed this video today- it was a nice surprise. Thank you Jason Isbell for being consistently great!
What a fabulous cluttered productive tiny desk concert. Wonderful. Love and light from Laos.
I legitimately teared up when Jason brought up Ashwin. It's been a rough couple of years, y'all.
love you both. thank you for sharing your music and talent.
Those windows!! I can’t take my eyes off the windows. The music is phenomenal as well.
Thank you for this: I love y'all.
Love love love their muse
Beautiful concert! Thanks!
Jason and Amanda truly make beautiful music together ❤
that version of dreamsicle ....... wow
Love your music, thank you for bringing the joy!
So amazing, can't stop listening. Already have tickets for Cologne next year. Counting the days...
Every one a gem. We are very lucky to be able to listen to this quality. When it seems everything is burning these two remind me its a great time to be alive..
this is quite simply wonderful
Thanks Jason and Amanda. Great concert, loved it
One of the greatest modern songwriters lyrically. He kind of sounds like Mr. Rogers in his cadence when he gives his little talk after the first song. I kept expecting him to say "I like you just the way you are."
Just pure brilliance. Keep up the greatness, listening from Wisconsin
Love the guitar and violin with their vocals. Great mix in that room.
This was amazing! Thank you!
Not just a great lyricist, but a true guitar hero, saw them together before marriage ,in the Twin Cities, and way before, in Minneapolis, great to see them together, making music!
Love these two!
I have so enjoyed Jason's music. What an exceptional talent he is. How he isn't selling out entire arena's is mind boggling to me.
so beautiful
The greatest American songwriter ever