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Seen some crazy comments about the lack of Japanese people in this video or about the band name being problematic. Like if you think that fair enough you do you but I'd just like to point out (and I'm sure I'll get some hate for this) but Arctic Monkeys aren't actually from the arctic circle. Funnily enough The 1975 were born in the 80s, The Killers aren't murders and Franz Ferdinand didn't start WW1 upon the release of their first album. The Beatles were neither insects or Beat-less and it may surprise you to learn that Lil Yatchy is in fact not a boat.
It's never too late!!! Go back to the very beginning of their discography, you won't be disappointed! All of their music got me through college (being a musician in college is unbelievably tough, so this was such an outlet for me). Happy listening! 🥰
Chloe Kraemer (the violinist) also co-produced the new album, 'In the end it always does'. There's a great interview with her, Amber, and George on the Tapenotes podcast about it's creation.
Ordinarily, the audio mixing with Tiny Desk is immaculate and unmatched, but for the first time, it felt like the vocals were a bit low and buried in the mix. I felt myself wishing to hear Amber clearer at times. The rest of the instruments sounded amazing as usual, though! Love Japanese House and Tiny Desk ❤️
i think this mix is a pretty good nod to how her voice is mixed on the records. all of the bgvs in this performance are as prominent as her voice which is how all the layers and vocoders sound on the records. weird for an acoustic performance maybe but i think it works.
I think it’s got to do with the fact that there are a lot of mics, with people not having their mouth close to them = a lot of bleed = less control over the mix.
A very nice set. I’m totally impressed by the singer who just picked up a right-handed acoustic guitar, and flipped it around to play it left handed & up side down, with no adjustments at all. Y’all should always try to get a good shot of the guitar headstocks, for us guitar nerds who want to see what instruments they’re playing. So, it looks like two Guild acoustics, and a Fender Precision bass. Very nice. I also really liked the violin, piano, drums, and the saxophone. They really enhanced the sound. Rock On
She wanted to be able to walk into anyone’s house with a guitar and be able to play it, so she refused to restring it. Nobody would teach her so she had to teach herself. Pretty cool
I love the fact that she can create these lush, expansive sounds on her albums and then take those songs in a totally different direction live - these are essentially folk songs. She's such a great writer and I love hearing these songs with a different arrangement. Great music!
Amber Bain's songs are so moving! I can't count how many times I cried to The Japanese House. This performance gives me chills. I think I heard "Leon" for the first time in 2016 and I instantly became a fan. It's been beautiful to witness her growth and evolution. I'm really thankful for everything Amber has been giving us throughout all of these years.
This is great. Super happy for her to get the recognition. I do think Amber's albums have an energy that's hard to replicate in an acoustic set. They have an awesome production quality, auto-tuning, synth, etc. So if you think this is decent, go listen to the albums!!!
I’ve loved this band for such a long time!!! So glad to see them on here. Amber Bain you are so amazing and inspirational 🫶🏼 See you guys on tour sometime
@@dc-np7ts the reason makes it worse for me "I stayed in a place I thought was an old Japanese tea house....I would find out years later it was actually a rich white celebrities house (Kate Winslets house)". So the band name is essentially 'Kate Winslets House'. Which I think is a better and more fitting name tbh.
Love them so much, just wanted Amber’s voice to be a little bit louder. Her voice is AMAZING to me. I listen to them so much when I go out running, which may seem weird. But it puts me in the mood I like most of all.
I saw them on this recent tour, and it was amazing. Their voice is as good as the recordings, and their on-stage presence was just so fun. I especially enjoyed their interactions with the crowd and their little head tilts while playing.
nice job from band but really awkward positioning of piano - back to camera for wide shot then when playing guitar the 2nd pianist sticking out of her back in the mid shot
Ambers music has been the soundtrack to my life, for almost ten years now, every track, I love it all, her song writing is beautiful, her productions are beautiful, so pleased to see her get the recognition she deserves!
1st time hear about them. We need more bands like these where You can clearly hear each instrument not just noise of all them together. I like the fact that members switch instruments and not only tunnel visioned on one. There's clearly great chemistry in band, especially girls are very close together. I could bet my money before checking that at least 2 of them are sister but nope. Defo will see them life once...
The saxophone is a tenor, not a baritone. Nonetheless, Cicely made it sound gorgeous as always! I've only played tenor in a jazz band and in a marching band setting. I love seeing its use in other genres as well as the variety of instrumentation and musicianship throughout the band. Extremely talented, I can never get enough of it. To say I'm a fan is quite the understatement, but I truly hope to see them live one day (I was supposed to but the concert was canceled). Love ya! xoxo
Great stuff!! Great to see NPR support such a great artist. At the end of the day I'm probably more partial to their 'live' acoustic recordings they did for her most recent album, incredible recordings. Highly suggest anyone who enjoyed this video to give those a listen, basically a better recorded version of these same acoustic songs. Of course the studio album incredible too, and props to Amber for putting those acoustic versions up on streaming platforms as well
Ive listened each day this has been out while I sip my morning tea/coffee, I find myself very drawn to lyrics, the complete amalgamation of the bands instruments, the voices, the tones, the light drumming. Thank you guys for getting together, finding each other, and working on being this blast of soul. Its very inspirational, and comforting. Peace be with you all!
amber's talent is amazing, ive been lucky enough to see her live and her talent live speaks volume to her artistry, this album is amazing and i'm so happy shes getting her flowers. this was great!
I've been a fan of Amber for so long. I remember seeing her for the first time in 2016 when the Japanese House opened for the 1975 and I was so excited to see that she's getting a moment to shine on Tiny Desk. So far of how far the Japanese House has come.
wait until you hear about we talk all the time 😭 you absolutely have a point, i used to blast the japanese house for my parents when i was 13, i still do ‼️‼️
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Seen some crazy comments about the lack of Japanese people in this video or about the band name being problematic. Like if you think that fair enough you do you but I'd just like to point out (and I'm sure I'll get some hate for this) but Arctic Monkeys aren't actually from the arctic circle. Funnily enough The 1975 were born in the 80s, The Killers aren't murders and Franz Ferdinand didn't start WW1 upon the release of their first album. The Beatles were neither insects or Beat-less and it may surprise you to learn that Lil Yatchy is in fact not a boat.
Hhhhahaahhaahha, you so funny, you are so right, I think people are just dumb
Don't think too hard about "The Artist Formally Known as Prince". It could rip open a hole in the space time continuum.
Haha true
Asinine
but that’s not nearly the same lol?
Kinda sad they didn’t play “Touching Yourself“ but thank you for finally giving Japanese House a tiny desk performance
Would have been an HR violation. lol jk. Yeah woulda been great.
Was thinking the same thing except kinda sad no EP or Good At Falling songs :(
If this is your first time hearing the Japanese House, I am truly jealous of you. I wish I could rediscover all of her music again!
It's never too late!!! Go back to the very beginning of their discography, you won't be disappointed! All of their music got me through college (being a musician in college is unbelievably tough, so this was such an outlet for me). Happy listening! 🥰
This is me, and I'm in love
This is me too. Her music is so dreamy. Reminds me of Novo Amor
This is my first time I love it 😍
Chloe Kraemer (the violinist) also co-produced the new album, 'In the end it always does'. There's a great interview with her, Amber, and George on the Tapenotes podcast about it's creation.
this sounds amazing, thanks for the tip!!
She has great taste
*its creation
Ordinarily, the audio mixing with Tiny Desk is immaculate and unmatched, but for the first time, it felt like the vocals were a bit low and buried in the mix. I felt myself wishing to hear Amber clearer at times. The rest of the instruments sounded amazing as usual, though! Love Japanese House and Tiny Desk ❤️
I almost feel like that’s how she sings though, she seems to hold back a bit. Which if that’s the case, boosting it more would sound a bit unnatural.
It‘s her lack of technique. Her intonation and breathing aren‘t perfect.
i think this mix is a pretty good nod to how her voice is mixed on the records. all of the bgvs in this performance are as prominent as her voice which is how all the layers and vocoders sound on the records. weird for an acoustic performance maybe but i think it works.
Came here to say the same thing. Amber's vocals don't have the presence they do on records which is sad 😕
I think it’s got to do with the fact that there are a lot of mics, with people not having their mouth close to them = a lot of bleed = less control over the mix.
A very nice set.
I’m totally impressed by the singer who just picked up a right-handed acoustic guitar, and flipped it around to play it left handed & up side down, with no adjustments at all.
Y’all should always try to get a good shot of the guitar headstocks, for us guitar nerds who want to see what instruments they’re playing.
So, it looks like two Guild acoustics, and a Fender Precision bass. Very nice.
I also really liked the violin, piano, drums, and the saxophone. They really enhanced the sound.
Rock On
Totally!!! Such a cool guitar sound for that reason
As a left handed guitar player I only watched the video to see if she was really holding chords 🤔
She wanted to be able to walk into anyone’s house with a guitar and be able to play it, so she refused to restring it. Nobody would teach her so she had to teach herself. Pretty cool
From a leftie who also plays guitar like that, I didn't notice and it's amazing you did!
@@mainlineto5988 Yep, and thanks!
I am somewhat of a guitar nerd.
literally gasped. video's 3 hours old and it showed up on my recommended feed. i've been waiting for them to be on tinydesk! i love them so much
Love that about NPR’s Tiny Desk! I noticed it right away today, as well.
literally same
omg geiko is a fan too
amber singing boyhood is so important to me.
not that it's needed, but care to share why?
@@markrabideau4067 also interesred
i’m Japanese. they're music is like a sunlight in spring. i can see beautiful landscape when listening this music. thank you!
I love the fact that she can create these lush, expansive sounds on her albums and then take those songs in a totally different direction live - these are essentially folk songs. She's such a great writer and I love hearing these songs with a different arrangement. Great music!
Amber Bain's songs are so moving! I can't count how many times I cried to The Japanese House. This performance gives me chills. I think I heard "Leon" for the first time in 2016 and I instantly became a fan. It's been beautiful to witness her growth and evolution.
I'm really thankful for everything Amber has been giving us throughout all of these years.
This is great. Super happy for her to get the recognition. I do think Amber's albums have an energy that's hard to replicate in an acoustic set. They have an awesome production quality, auto-tuning, synth, etc. So if you think this is decent, go listen to the albums!!!
Agreed, studio versions are much, much better
I’ve loved this band for such a long time!!! So glad to see them on here. Amber Bain you are so amazing and inspirational 🫶🏼 See you guys on tour sometime
I saw them perform in Bristol late last year, unbelievably good - Amber was incredible live. Wonderful seeing them here, great work TinyDesk 🙌 x
i cant imagine what Lilo here would've sounded like
Acoustic Clean would’ve gone hard too tbh
0:01 "Sunshine Baby"
3:45 "Baby Goes Again"
7:47 "Over There"
12:44 "Boyhood"
Legend
It takes two seconds to Google the reason behind the band name, it has absolutely nothing to do with cultural appropriation.
Of course not. Cultural appropriation is a made up thing.
The name holds purpose. I think it's great.
Doesn't mean it's a good band name 😅
Googling the reason doesn’t make it any better but I’m glad all the white people think it’s a great name
@@dc-np7ts the reason makes it worse for me "I stayed in a place I thought was an old Japanese tea house....I would find out years later it was actually a rich white celebrities house (Kate Winslets house)". So the band name is essentially 'Kate Winslets House'. Which I think is a better and more fitting name tbh.
Love them so much, just wanted Amber’s voice to be a little bit louder. Her voice is AMAZING to me. I listen to them so much when I go out running, which may seem weird. But it puts me in the mood I like most of all.
0:02 Sunshine Baby
3:52 Baby Goes Again
7:51 Over There
12:46 Boyhood
One of my favorite artists and sunshine baby is an incredible song that's been at the top of my rotation since I heard it
So much good music came out in 2023 but ITEIAD was my AOTY. Such an amazing album, thank you Amber and team!
I saw them on this recent tour, and it was amazing. Their voice is as good as the recordings, and their on-stage presence was just so fun. I especially enjoyed their interactions with the crowd and their little head tilts while playing.
Same! Amber has a way of making the most amazing melodies and I was caught off guard when it was live!
been such a fan of Amber for years. one of the kindest and most humble artists i’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing in person!
Our sunshine baby has come a long way :’)
Seein Amber smilin again has made my day 💜
Would have loved one of the older pop-ier songs with more of Amber’s distinctive guitar playing, but definitely not complaining!
So great. Tiny desk always picks such great artists
One of my favs! Definition of beauty and chill! 👏🏼 Thanks NPR
Sweet, a new artist to go on my Spotify rotation. Keep up the good work, TinyDesk!
I encourage you to check out their song 'Dionne' with Bon Iver. It's incredible.
@@lukejonesmeone of my favourites!!!
I literally find out about them today after seeing the Coachella lineup & now I see this on my homepage😭
Love discovering new artists here💌🫂
nice job from band but really awkward positioning of piano - back to camera for wide shot then when playing guitar the 2nd pianist sticking out of her back in the mid shot
Ambers music has been the soundtrack to my life, for almost ten years now, every track, I love it all, her song writing is beautiful, her productions are beautiful, so pleased to see her get the recognition she deserves!
Why are the lead singer and violinist both Jodie Comer?
Jokes aside, this is so very lovely
1st time hear about them. We need more bands like these where You can clearly hear each instrument not just noise of all them together. I like the fact that members switch instruments and not only tunnel visioned on one. There's clearly great chemistry in band, especially girls are very close together. I could bet my money before checking that at least 2 of them are sister but nope. Defo will see them life once...
Much preferred over the album version.
Great performance but i think it could have been mixed better. The instruments feel like they are competing at times.
The saxophone is a tenor, not a baritone. Nonetheless, Cicely made it sound gorgeous as always! I've only played tenor in a jazz band and in a marching band setting. I love seeing its use in other genres as well as the variety of instrumentation and musicianship throughout the band. Extremely talented, I can never get enough of it. To say I'm a fan is quite the understatement, but I truly hope to see them live one day (I was supposed to but the concert was canceled). Love ya! xoxo
Y'all had me at that first saxophone note.
I’ve been a huge fan of them since 2017 and idk but I feel so proud rn
its validating, in a way
Greeting from japan. i love your calm sounds, associated with the shore of rural areas like nagasaki
I lived in Fukuoka and it does remind me to Fukuoka as well, so can say she sounds like Kyushu then hahaha
I just love Amber's voice and everything the Japanese house has made in these years!!!
I love the growth the band has, I just love everything abt this
Really enjoyed the “Saw You In A Dream” EP, excited to check out their new music 🖤
I am japanese ,glad to meet these songs!
this album has been on repeat for me these past few weeks. they keep coming out with music that resonates with me so deeply. thank you for this!
I’ve tried to see Japanese House twice - and both times the concert was cancelled. This is a good conciliation ❤
Dang, were you at the place that had bad ventilation?
I've seen her live 3 times. Always puts on such a fun show. So glad she was able to finally to a Tiny Desk 💙
Dominic is wearing the Kansas shirt from the show in Lawrence!....nice
I was at the Lawrence show, I noticed too and was so proud!! ❤
Omg we got Chloe on violin at the desk!!!
Just found out about them last year while finding new songs for my playlist. Wonderful music
Great stuff!! Great to see NPR support such a great artist. At the end of the day I'm probably more partial to their 'live' acoustic recordings they did for her most recent album, incredible recordings. Highly suggest anyone who enjoyed this video to give those a listen, basically a better recorded version of these same acoustic songs. Of course the studio album incredible too, and props to Amber for putting those acoustic versions up on streaming platforms as well
This is great, they all compliment each other very well!
Listening from Rwanda 🇷🇼🇷🇼with love❤️ ❤
Ive listened each day this has been out while I sip my morning tea/coffee, I find myself very drawn to lyrics, the complete amalgamation of the bands instruments, the voices, the tones, the light drumming. Thank you guys for getting together, finding each other, and working on being this blast of soul. Its very inspirational, and comforting. Peace be with you all!
best TH-cam video of my 2024
I’ve been waiting for this one! Love that they opened with my favourite song. ❤
Never heard of this band before but had to stop working and watch this fully
the upside down right handed guitar is forever a pro move
I can just imagine how amazing they’d be at Coachella this year. They’re so good
amber's talent is amazing, ive been lucky enough to see her live and her talent live speaks volume to her artistry, this album is amazing and i'm so happy shes getting her flowers. this was great!
chloe kramer's violin is so so good too, ugh i just love this album
the gasped i gasped seeing Amber on tiny desk...
Being offended by cultural appropriation is a pointless endeavor.
Amber is such an underrated genius of our generation
fleet foxes pleaseee 🙏🏻
How ironic that I'm actually at a Japanese house right now but I would love to be there watching them play 😅
If you’re actually in Japan, she actually had shows this week at Osaka and Tokyo by the way :)
Whoa! So she plays the guitar completely upside down! That is interesting af!
Have been waiting for this!! George Daniel(producing and drums) and Amber Bain are great. They are about to gain a lot of attraction
Adore The Japanese House. Thank you so much for this. I’ve listened to this album more then any other since it dropped. Love to everyone of you!
日本家屋に興味がある。という事なのかな？
伝統的日本家屋の様な落ち着いた感じの音楽を目指しているのかな？
家族旅行でイギリスのデヴォンを訪れた際に、日本の茶屋風に装飾された家に1週間滞在したそうです。
その際に忘れられない出来事があり、この名前になったんだとか…！
情報有難う御座います。
日本のイメージUPに貢献してくれてますね。
20年前はFire houseってバンドが有りましね。
I've been a fan of Amber for so long. I remember seeing her for the first time in 2016 when the Japanese House opened for the 1975 and I was so excited to see that she's getting a moment to shine on Tiny Desk. So far of how far the Japanese House has come.
really put down all your weapawhns with this performance, y'all
Beautiful set. Also... Declan McKenna spotted at 5.54!
What's the buzzing in her vocals? This doesn't sound like a typical Tiny Desk audio recording. It's anemic
Why did you let them leave after only 4 songs!!!! Guard the door!
NPR’s golden goose
So cool to stumble across a great new artist like this!
This is why they're my favourite band
❤❤❤ Extra 👌👌👌, merci pour la découverte...Et encore bravo 👏👏👏👏 pour les tiny concerts 🎉🎉🎉..
@NPR✨THANK'S 01:45.🌃 HIDE DO FOLK'S.😊 JAPANESE HOUSE. TINY DESK CONCERT💞💞💞💞 IT👏👏👏
love this setlist!! i don't think there's a version sunshine baby that i don't like lol such a great song!
The greatest band of all time
the guitar’s wearing a vest that is symbolic of retro Japanese high school girls - wonder they got that from one of them
Ugh. Not a great vocal performance. I wish NPR wouldn’t release them like this.
Well that was pretty spellbinding🧡
Thank you NPR for introducing me to another style of music I would probably never hear on my own..❤❤
7:52 One thousand on my feet, stacks spreaded on my seat
If you know you know
such an awesome performance by one of my favs! hoping for reneé rapp in the future too
How can something so simple be so…wow…
NPR please invite Loyle Carner
7:55 Brooo am I the only one who hears the intro for " My Eyes" by Travis Scott.
I’m Japanese and I think the name is disrespectful. This is culture appropriation.
Japanese House is the sort of band that parents and children alike can enjoy together. Great, heartful music.
Well, my favorite song on the new album is "Touching Yourself."
I.. don’t think that first part is true lol
wait until you hear about we talk all the time 😭 you absolutely have a point, i used to blast the japanese house for my parents when i was 13, i still do ‼️‼️
Can we have Japanese Breakfast inside a Japanese House?
Amber come across as so humble and you can tell they have such a strong bond with the other musicians. Love this!!
Are we just going to gloss over the fact that she's playing a right-handed guitar as a lefty? Did she learn it that way or is she just a genius?
she's left handed and has been playing it upside down for as long as she's been making music :) she is totally a genius too!!
At least I comment also
THEY STARTED WITH MY FAVORITE SONG! YESSS!!!
No la conocía, desde hoy soy fan de esta chica y su banda...
Gran presentación
Dang wish they would've had longer to get some of my personal favorites in but good nonetheless..