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- Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale get a lot done with subtle gestures, but there's real sophistication to the three gorgeous, harmony-rich folk-pop songs they recently performed in the NPR Music offices.
Set List:
"Michigan"
"Stealing Romance"
"I Still Want A Little More"
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Kenneth looks like he's balancing on a basketball.
CAN'T. UNSEE. BASKETBALL. BALANCING. ACT.
Rafa Vasquez BEST ONE SO FARR!
Oh my gosh! I've watched this video SOOOO many times and never saw that! Can't unsee. Now I'm just sitting here giggling to myself!
he's balancing on that rhythm
R Vasquez j
Best performers to ever do a tiny desk concert
I think Andrew Bird's performance was awesome. Of course, Andrew Bird has a bigger band but they both still are awesome in totally different ways.
never seen yo yo ma? the goat rodeo sessions? absolutely brilliant
That is saying a LOT - there have been some amazing performances behind that desk. That being said, I completely agree.
Tyler the creator, Meg Myers , Chris Stapleton...
great duo. that guy is one hell of a guitarist
Michigan is probably one of the most beautiful songs ive ever heard
absolute facts
First time I heard it I instantly picked up my guitar and started figuring it out lol. One of my favorite songs to sing
@@ossiehalvorson7702 I don't know you, but reading your comment made me think about sitting down and listening to you play!
@@eb1634 same!
Obsessed
love this guys because it sounds honest
The man is playing a COMPLETELY different melody line, whilst he sings at the same time (o_0) ok, today i give up guitar forever. How does one get THAT good ? Some people really are gifted. I love the whole set. Wonderful band/duo :)
Probably plays a lot. Every day. No substitute for practice.
Okay now I just finished the video and I'm completely blown away. Great guitar player. He most definitely knows what he's doing. Such brilliant solos
We just saw the Milk Carton Kids at the Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC. on 4/19/2014. These guys make amazing music and harmony and they also made us laugh through the entire show. Love the tiny desk concerts NPR. Thank you!
I totally agree! I turn 22 next month and I can't believe that they are so naturally and simply wonderful! What talent! Gorgeous.
I always come back here...!
Between Joey's folksy, distinctive voice and Kenneth's slick and tasteful guitar playing, I couldn't ask for any more...
Thank you for your music! Just thank you ....
I like these guys! To me it is not the technique they are using that is ultimately important, but rather, it is how the music sounds. Their voices blend nicely. The song is immediately likeable even if it is an original. I think they are very, very good.
Kenneth's smile is so lovely
Really love this. They are wonderful.
Deadpan dry humor and some insane talent...my favorite. I enjoyed the tunes and the commentary.
Truly beautiful
delicate antique and sublime
Great duo. Congrats
It's hard for a 55 year old guy, who has lived through half a century of music in all it variations, good and bad, to find new music worth listening to. Thanks Milk Carton Kids.
I had never heard of them until about 2 weeks ago when this video came on in the background... and frankly, I don't know how they have escaped me until then.
As musicians, they are excellent together. Their harmonies are so subtle but powerful. Guitar skills are phenomenal. But then you add in their humor and stage presence? Come on, that's unfair.
wow , how wonderful !!!!
Very nice work. You two Harmonize very well.
oh my...that's wonderful....and beautiful live recording.
juste sublime
I still want a little more...
I don't know if it was the wood material, body size or corroded strings made that guitar sound of the nylon type, but it was mysterious & it was perfect.
Wow...
Awesome guys!
around 8 minutes I stopped the music while I heared a siren somewhere. But at the same moment, the siren also stopped ;-)
+Marco Bal seems like the police are getting wacky everywhere, because I had the exact same experience. Don't just turn your siren on & off willy-nilly, it's very confusing.
+Marco Bal amazing story!... i wonder what it all means...
+Marco Bal It's in the video...
@Ben Moeller wrong
great folksingers...
Simon is to Garfunkel as the guy on the right is to the guy on the left.
I'm waiting for them to go on tour with Gillian Welch. That would be fitting.
Good folk music
Duncan Burke, please understand that David has been mention at least three or four times.
I find him cool. If he needs this moves for playing so, let him!
So good, are they still up to much?
I know I'm replying to a 7-year-old comment, but the Milk Carton Kids were not only still going when you commented, they're still going now! They released their sixth or seventh studio thing last year and they have a live album which is very good and funny
That is really good :)
BEN KNIGHT ....there it is again!
nice one!
god this gets me 1st track
exquisite
I REALLY want to hear the song "Milk Carton Kid," but I cannot find it anywhere. :-(
After that, this beginning guitar player feels a reluctance to go practice my A to D chord transitions.
I know very few artists ever come back for a second Tiny Desk Concert, but I would LOVE to see The Milk Carton Kids come back, since it’s been 10 years and they’ve made so much more music since then (all of it great).
They're so in tune with each other it sounds like 3 people playing and 3 people singing. Such presence
it's amazing. That's one of the more impressive aspects of their performance. the minute details are purposeful and curated nearly to perfection
Capo 4, rag 3. Got it.
He found that muting after the capo with a handkerchief made his Martin O-15 sound just right, so he kept it. The flashy look is a bonus :)
Close your eyes and just listen.
Don't let the visuals stop your enjoyment of the music.
Haha
@@johningram2153 You have no idea how much that explanation comforted me, thank you
Bwhahaha
Michigan has to be the most soulful guitar playing I've ever heard.
I'm obsessed with that song! It gets stuck in my head for days at a time.
Kate Connell, CPDT-KA same here!
This live recording of it is sublime too; all of the subtlety is captured. Dynamics are not often payed attention to in most pop music, however, these gentlemen utilize contrasting volume to extreme benefit.
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@@gonzo8145 Yes, a low key approach with lots of dynamics. Kenneth's guitar swells almost as if it were a cello or viola. Intimate, like chamber music.
so much work goes into effortlessness
holmes holmiere You're not kidding!
That is a profound truth!
Joey is fucking hilarious with his deadpan, matter-of-fact delivery.
Dude, have you seen his termonological and etymological history of the ampersand (&) in their Lincoln Theatre show? It's gold.
Ciaran Brady I'm going to watch that immediately!
That Lincoln Theatre show was my introduction to these guys - phenomenal. And, yes, that etymology lesson (and Kenneth's responses) were pure gold!
Mecherle People accuse me of being a hipster for liking obscure bands as though their obscurity is my reason for liking them. Poor taste kills good music.
Lol joey is a national treasure❤
Pattengale's style is that of a lady trying to hold on to her squirming kid in church.
excellent observation
Pooter Jones ziih
If I could play guitar like that I'd be happy to look like I was holding a squirming kid in church
It takes a lot of skill to hold a squirming kid in church - having done so on more than one occasion, I know. I'm pretty sure it didn't sound as good as his guitar playing though.
I can't unsee it now dude...
They sound like a more technical Simon and Garfunkel to me... Also they both seem hilarious... I'd wish that they were my friends. Brilliant stuff.
Aside from the serious talent going on, it's unusual to hear someone play lead through the vocals and have it work.
As of today, I have watched 116 of the Tiny Desk Concerts. This is my absolute favourite so far. Great voices, great lyrics and absolutely stunning guitar playing.
Love these concerts! Keep up the great work, NPR!
I'm glad youtube allows us folks in Japan to view these great sessions.
it's amazing to see artists get completely lost in their own music
Yet remain in control.
good god that guy can cook on lead. very difficult to do that cleanly on acoustic.
+Brian Gorman What does that mean? just wondering?
+sullivan2339 it means he plays lead guitar well.
+Brian Gorman for sure! really nice moves, always melodic and not showy
+drandtus and he works in chromatic stuff very nicely. just love this!
+Brian Gorman Not only does he cook on lead, but he does it while singing beautifully. Singing and strumming is easy, but singing and playing leads is fucking talented! I play lead guitar, I sing, I sing well over chords, but can't sing and solo. This guy has rare talent.
I'm always intrigued at the way chemistry finds itself through people. I wonder how these two found each other - I think it's bigger than all of us and I'm happy and appreciative when I see it working the way it does here. I especially love it when it happens to me!
If you listen to their solo stuff - before they joined forces - it is very good....but nothing like what they have done together. The harmonies of their voices and the guitars is amazing.
Thats some pretty awesome insight. Lol hadnt even thought of that but now I wanna know
I do the same
These guys are so talented. And Ed what you said is SO SO true! These kinds of "energies" find each other like magnets. The "universe" brought my son Mike together with two musical brothers in 2005 or so when they were around 18 yrs old. ..It was an IMMEDIATE incredible match up! Mike was at a girlfriends house in this small mountain town rural part of San Diego and these two guys who were living there at that time knew his girlfriend so they showed up to the jam. They both, like my son, were self taught multi -instrumentalists, singers songwriters who also loved recording engineering and filmmmaking. They sat around jamming and my son later told me it was INSTANTANEOUS .. they were meant to meet and meant to play music together! The two brothers had a duo called THE SMART BROS.. they dressed in "Old Timey" style ( for me that was first time i'd seen young music makers doing that) writing songs with folk country pop influences (called "Americana' so i found out) They did mainly all original songs. Then brought Mike on board and it was a acoustic power TRIO right out of the gate. The Smart Bros Trio had a great fan base in San Diego and in Pensacola Fla as well (where the brothers were from) They were just gathering speed and interest from the music world.. but... it was not meant to to be! 4 yrs into it all it came to a close. one of the brothers ran off to marry his love and start having kids. SO as fast as they came together and clicked, it all ended just as fast. But that's the universe! . it was only meant to be for short chapter. All three of them definitely stayed in music though... they are walking music vessels! Put here on earth to do that. SO interesting how these chapters in life happen and are "meant to be" .. ( My son is " Michael Philip Reed" , the other two are " Jesse Daniel Edwards" and "Luke Edwards" . Jesse and Luke and their younger brother Harrison, are part of Luke's band "L.A Edwards" . Here and there the brothers have done projects with my son Mike as well ... . so the paths continue to intertwine now and then when fate deems it so! Life is good! Tell me YOUR story!
This observance is spot on. They are simply amazing and I can't possibly hear enough of their music played together, the lyrics & harmonies mend so well. Kenneth's guitar skills are entertaining as are Joey's flat-lined humor.
Kenneths guitar playing just blows me away! Looks more natural than a person breathing.
Whether or not you like the style, I defy anyone to show me more accomplished musicianship than is captured in this jaw-dropping live performance. The Milk Carton Kids blow me away every time I watch them.
HEAR! HEAR!
This song especially is gorgeous.
Theres a very airy lonely sound to this americana sounding guitar mixed with minor chords it's quite extraordinary
Just like David Rawlings
Yes, and Kenneth wrings all the pathos from every note without ever going overboard. I read that he was a cello player, and it makes perfect sense. Soul and feel.
His guitar playing reminds me a lot of David Rawlings
I was thinking the exact same thing!
+Daniel Jaschek Definitely a VERY Rawlings-inspired playing style. And, oddly enough, the lead singer's voice reminds me a lot of Dave Rawlings'.
+RedRooster5881 So was I ! This way of gesticulating and these perfectly inspired solos ...
+Daniel Jaschek Too much in my opinion...
Each to their own I suppose, but I can't believe some of the negative comments. Some are pretty stupid too.. These guys are spirit lifting and I don't care if they sound like anyone else. They bring more than enough of their own to the table.
Pretty difficult to not sound like someone else when we have access to thousands of recorded artists this year alone... Only so many different ways of playing a guitar and singing that doesn't sound horrendous.
Our son falls asleep EVERY NIGHT for the last year to this set!! Thank you for sharing such beautiful music!!
guitar player plays like he’s a painter. such beautiful and unique note choices. you can see that in the songwriting too. goes to show that no matter how fast or impressive you play, it’s always the players who play with feeling that are the real greats
No one understood how funny he was being. It was bone dry, but awesome.
Heard this talented duo before but this performance is sweet and magical! Their vocals, acoustics and harmonious mix is absolutely perfect....almost a rarity these days. Bliss!
You might thinks he's showy, but he's got real good feeling. Don't think he's chanelling someone else, I would recognize his playing from a mile away.
He's absolutely channeling David Rawlings. However I think he has come into his own distinct sound since this performance.
@@lastnoteThis performance is wonderful. Make a grown man cry.
Fun fact: I'm responsible for at least 100k of these views.
This live performance of Michigan is one of the best live performances I've ever heard. Totally raw, yet totally perfect.
My eyes got a little misty on that first number. Saw these guys on the Inside Llewyn Davis concert--impressive stuff.
Jesse! What's up? It's Button! Haha!
god damn that boy makes Jo Cocker look statuesque but his playing makes mine look statuesque too..he can pick.. boy can he pick
boy plays that guitar like a mandolin and if thats a cruddy guitar then I'm Abe Lincoln
It's a vintage Martin, but it has some miles on the clock, and I guess he either can't afford to have it worked on, or more likely, he's afraid he'll scare the magic out of it.
heard him in an interview. he loves the "soul" of that guitar, and he likes it that way. the handkerchief is to stop the strings from buzzing when he has the capo up high like it is...
The clouds move over Pontiac skies
Their silent thunder matches mine
I know this feeling from long ago
I wondered was it's gone? now I know
So when she calls don't send her my way
When it hurts you'll know it's the right thing
Michigan's in the rearview now
Keep your hands where I can see them
You took the words right out of my mouth
When you knew that I would need them
What am I supposed to do now
Without you
Without you
It's unannounced like you'd expected
Among broke down break lines and Motown records
And all that's left is a blind reflection
But you know what's coming and you regret it
So when she calls don't send her my way
When it hurts most it's the right thing
Michigan's in the rearview now
Keep your hands where I can see them
You took the words right out of my mouth
When you knew that I would need them
What am I supposed to do now
Without you
Without you
Michigan's in the rearview now
Keep your hands where I can see them
You took the words right out of my mouth
When you knew that I would need them
What am I supposed to do now
Without you
Without you
I'm so glad I clicked on that thumbnail, holy shit!
They ARE awesome and they ARE wildly talented... And even a bit funny..."I don't what demure means...." Too funny...
+Jody Carrithers "hence our palpable, sort of, excitement"
+TheTalinus ;)
varun009 you're clearly a PRIME example of what is wrong in this world...being a certifiable nut case notwithstanding
varun009 The singer or me?
TheTalinus yes. EXACTLY!
these guys are the real deal..america needs more people who realize working at your craft makes you an artist...not money or even fame!
The white flag on the guitar is the guitar surrendering to its MASTER!!! Wow
Wow! I'm loving this sound! So expressive - I like the flowing tempo - played expressively without merely following the metronome. Outstanding! Love THIS!
They remind me of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings! just lovely music!
Yup! Me too.
As incredible as David Rawlings is I've never heard anyone come so close to his style and tone even! Good players, good songs too.
He even moves like Dave! My god it is like watching Dave Rawlings only it isn't Dave Rawlings!! :)
Saw them live at The Basement East in Nashville last night after waiting for nearly 7 years.... it was an incredible performance combined with breathtaking silence and side-splitting humor in a sold-out crowd. Coming back to this video was just what I needed to complete the experience, would have never known about Joey and Kenneth otherwise!! Bravo to the Tiny Desk crew for this timeless video. :)
Every time I see and hear Ken Pattengale's guitar playing (especially on "I Still Want A Little More") I am in awe.
No kidding, every single time I hear that track it blows me away. Such incredible musicianship.
Michigan is where his melodic artistry shines for me. He makes the guitar sing like a cello.
This is so effing good! How am I just not discovering them?!
How do you put two straight characters together which play off each other? Watch and find out. Enjoy.
I became a big fan of this band today. Every video I've seen of them has been absolutely top drawer
Right next to the expired condoms
CCRider STAY OUT OF MY ROOOOM!!!
Crazy good. Guitar work on the 3rd and final piece is amazing and worth a listen.
I love this band so much, and through watching many videos of them, I have noticed that it looks like an acoustic duo between Jonathon Ross and Eed Byrne.
Wow... I can never unsee it now XD
+1 can never be unseen
Girl I had a crush on in hong kong really liked them...didn't really check them out until recently. Wow, blown away.
The quality of this recording is outstanding. Truly great performers.
Rawlings style guitar there
First thing I thought too, at least on the first tune (I think it's also the preference for 9ths and 6ths). But the last tune has a lovely and more unique sound to me.
It's very Welch-Rawlings indeed !
You'd definitely have to assume he's listened to plenty of David, but if you listen to their stuff, he plays some stuff that Rawlings wouldn't (no criticism of either extraordinary guitarist implied). Some places, you feel it's almost gone gypsy. I'm massively inspired by both of them
I keep coming back for more - i still want a little more
IMHO this moves beyond simply being influenced by Rawlings to ripping him off. Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but this is musical plagiarism.
"I think that Joe Biden just drove by". 😂
LOL These two are very very nice talented artists :) They also seem sooo kind and I love their humor!!!
Awesome. Dude on the right is very good on the guitar. Keep the handkerchief. Lol
Music lives again! These guys are fantastic.
If these guys had been around BEFORE Simon & Garfunkel would people give S & G less points for "originality" because they copied MCKids? All great artists are influenced (as are business-people, authors, etc) by whatever influences have come before. Nothing unoriginal about that.
no way, i see no afro. 100% original ;) either way, i like that they are keeping the folk music alive.
I think it's sad that artists like this don't get massive mainstream success these days. They definitely deserve it just as much as Simon and Garfunkel did.
I love this performance. It's rare that music can make me feel something anymore. TMCK are great musicians and singers. Michigan is so beautiful it brings me to tears.
+secretsocietyart1978 Agreed. Michigan pierces deep. Heard it first on Longmire.
Why is it that every new band gets all the comments comparing them to something else and not original? Every musician is influenced by everything they have seen in the past just as a painter or sculptor is influenced by things he or she has seen. These guys write and play their own instruments are amazing musicians and have incredible harmonies, not to mention they are hilarious on stage, so accept them for what they are and enjoy it instead of trying to fit them into your little box of understanding. Watch for them on Austin City Limits soon, I went to the taping recently and they stole the show.
Because people like to congratulate themselves for knowing of other musicians that have a similar approach and this makes them feel superior to others who may not be as familiar with those artists. It's a very lazy mode of criticism - useless and says more about the critic than whatever they are talking about. Anyhow, you can see from the Showtime concert film "Another Day/Another Time" that there are some rather prominent musicians and artists who were pretty blown away by these guys.
They remind me of Coltrane, except for the lack of a saxophone.
Thank you! I always think the same thing
'standing on the shoulders' of giants'
It's not an insult to make comparisons to other musicians. It's natural to think of other artists while listening to any kind of music. It doesn't mean it's not original, it just means their style gives off a similar vibe to other musicians. It's complimentary, not detracting.
What if Steve and Steve had become singers instead of starting a computer company?
Kenneth Pattengale is the reincarnation of Oscar Wilde. Seriously, look at photos of Oscar Wilde. I'm kind of joking, but kind of not.
Can everyone just listen to the music, and stop being ignorant hipsters.
hilarious between songs, magical while playing, what an amazing discovery
i want to thank youtube , for showing me something new that i liked