The MusicTapes: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[MrJoealesi]

I love this site to explore new music, but this trip to bizarro world wasn't worth it. Different doesn't always equal good. and no, he can't really sing or play the banjo well. So waht's he doing here?

[Andrewz9oh4]

Why so many dislikes?!

[emmy8964]

What the fuck is this guy smoking?

[BuchananM]

I'm sad to see there are so many negative comments on this wonderful video. Julian Koster is one of the most talented individuals that I've ever had the pleasure of encountering, and I think if more people had an outlook like him the world would be a better place.

[cyndesun]

This is great. It's no longer Christmas, but nonetheless I get all warmth and love from his playing! The last song is adorable! This video made me smile ：）

[shoegfazingman]

Advice for the younger generation: shut your mouth, close your eyes and enjoy this great tiny desk concert. Music tapes is an underrated group, Everyone is so obsessed with the way people dress . I don't understand this folks educated by Mtv...

[AndyTabelz]

@shoegfazingman I'm 17 and saw the Music Tapes at Elephant 6 Holiday Surprise with a bunch of friends.

[shoegfazingman]

@AndyTabelz You're rare, dude :)

[lordmegat]

pretty sure he's high..

[HeyStephenHey]

It really bothers me that people are being so judgmental toward someone who has had such a profound impact on the indie and folk music scene. This guy is partially responsible for In the Aeroplane Over the Sea. As far as I'm concerned, he is a legend.

[TheMichellebenavides]

He reminds me, at times, of Daniel Johnston's eccentric behavior, and his undeniable raw talent.

[Dangles1989]

@TheMichellebenavides

Not to mention that distinctive organ-y thing.

[5igns]

Not exactly my kind of music, also he sounds like the stoner from American Dad.

[youngersiblings]

the music tapes are one of the greatest indie-pop bands ever, and definitely a highlight of the elephant six. julian is a modern day willy wonka. thank you for this performance, npr. i hope you will have them back on again.

[yeldarb1492]

I saw these guys at a Christmas house show. This video brings back great memories.

[Jshaver8852]

He's talking about christmas!

[mayonaiseizationable]

Wishes of happiness to everyone in 2012, even the haters.

This guy seems to have done lots of drugs, ahah.

[33SaAAam]

what a load of gay shit im gonna go listen to realshit like eminem , all fags can watch this

[stevenc40]

@33SaAAam hahah you're a shit.

[andresivan4]

i didnt know harmony korine had a brother lol

[ghostrid3]

ummmm wth?!!? Something tells me this guy has been asked the question "Point on the teddy bear where you were touched"

[jpotts44]

Haters gonna Hate

[shugapie513]

love this. awaken your inner child people.

[MetallicaRush101]

Lame hipster SHIT. FUCK HIPSTERS

[djdclark]

just another guy trying to be sufjan.

[MarlonOwnsYourCake]

I hate to say it because the distinction basically applies to me, every subscriber to this channel and every npr listener under 35, but this is the most LATFH moment of my entire life.

[TheFishWalking]

@MarlonOwnsYourCake i am quite anoyed by the term hipster...

[MarlonOwnsYourCake]

@TheFishWalking most of us are, lol.

[MarlonOwnsYourCake]

TREES CAN'T WALK??????????

[5485Ron]

This guy is chasing the dragon.

[Shadowin77]

I thought this was beautiful... the harmonies they achieved while playing the saw.. were remarkable! :D

[lordspoet86]

Obviously patience isn't a big virtue of yours. Jesus Blood is what I was waiting for, and it didn't disappoint. Thanks and Merry Christmas!!!

[reuntes]

His talk is amusing but the singing was horrendous. I'm sure lyrics were meaningful but there's nothing good for the ears in there. I've seen dogs that sing better than that.

[bezzarguy]

Seriously? Please NPR,enough! I know you can do better. How about The Black Lillies? Or Carrie Rodriguez? We shouldn't be subjected to 20 lame performers to hear one good one.

[aaustinnkerr]

electrizity 

[Zenistential]

I'm pretty sure this is what mental illness sounds like.

[1969hornet]

WTF????

[ThaRevertkid]

wtf is this dude smoking? cause i want some!



[timbulb]

What ... in ... the ...... fuck?

My morning piss is more musical than this.

[OkInsanity]

pfff i bet he sings as good as Bieber

[slunkzilla]

it could be interesting if the vocal melodies were more varied...

[masteroneill9]

he might not be too great but I like his hat.

[jaksspring97]

zero musical skill. zero singing ability. zero meaningful lyrics or intelligent commentary. Just some poor boy performing something he wrote at "special" school. hooray for letting the retards participate in tinydesk. Good for you NPR.

[ThisSentenceIsFalse]

interesting

[IAmTheSwordmaster]

This just loses me in the... whatever this is.

[Teonareine]

Wonderful ! Thanks.

[nightfrailer]

This one loses me in the weeds... so to speak. Jesus had a DAT recorder anyway, not reel to reel. Duh.

[FineTrobledPrince]

they came to my friends house and performed, it was amazing

[SangnokHigh]

amazing

[YoutanPoluo]

stop doing drugs people - it makes you a blob of babbling dog shit - yeah its cool for a bit in college but STOP IT or you'll be like this dude.

[jaynerrrrrrrify]

the fuck

[scissorsandink]

I love this<3

[delameu]

i wanna know on what kinda shit this guy is on

[ElmerDurrer]

what the fuck is this guy talking about?

[DscottFilms]

this is badass! :) i love it