Big Thief: Live At SXSW 2017 — FULL CONCERT | NPR Music

For Big Thief, fragility and power come inextricably intertwined. Singer and guitarist Adrianne Lenker may let her songs sit and seethe for long stretches, but those slow builds only maximize the catharsis of the big, loud, high-volume bursts of force that follow.

Onstage at Stubb's BBQ in Austin, Texas — recorded live Wednesday as part of NPR Music's SXSW showcase — Lenker brought a mix of new material and songs from last year's terrific Masterpiece. Throughout the set, Big Thief's sound billowed out in grand waves, matching the large stage and open-air setting, and by the end of "Masterpiece" (the band's signature song so far), Lenker was on her back, lost in the intensity of the moment. It felt like just the beginning for a band with a big, bright future.

Set List
"Orange"
"Real Love"
"Vegas"
"Shoulders"
"Paul"
"Shark Smile"
"Parallels"
"Masterpiece"
"Mary"

Credits
Producers: Robin Hilton, Mito Habe-Evans; Director: Colin Marshall; Technical Director: Josh Rogosin; Audio Engineer: Timothy Powell/Metro Mobile; Concert Videographers: Lizzie Chen, Mito Habe-Evans, Nickolai Hammar, Katie Hayes Luke, Kelly West; Editor: Annabel Edwards; Supervising Editor: Niki Walker; Executive Producer: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Adam Kissick for NPR; Special Thanks: SXSW, Stubb's BBQ

[razorback]

"For Big Thief, fragility and power come inextricably intertwined". YES

[scottlynch]

0:05 -- Orange
3:51 -- Real Love
8:13 -- Vegas
10:47 -- Shoulders
14:38 -- Paul
17:36 -- Shark Smile
21:17 -- Parallels
25:09 -- Masterpiece
28:45 -- Mary

[kat-yuh]

they are all so in love with what they do, it's so incredibly evident. can't imagine how inspiring it would be for any aspiring musicians to be around their passion

[fellowjelte]

Every time I come back to Big Thief it's a fantastic experience

[kathrynnee]

I've never in my life seen a band with that kind of chemistry.

[bluev]

Ton of passion comes through in their songwriting and playing. Always fantastic to watch.

[brendantaylor]

Mary is one of my favorite songs of the past decade. Sublime.

[antekolanovic]

Watched these guys perform in Sydney, Australia a couple of weeks. Needless to say, it was easily the best gig I have been to. Such an honest and pure voice.

[ICarrieMeAwayI]

Love this.... authentic, raw. This hits the nail on the head- in terms of lyrics, vocals, emotional performance!

[tsopuaifa]

This year I have fallen in love with the most fantastic and wonderful women + I have found Big Thief. What a year!

[dogsareboss]

Hey, Universe, thank you for Adrianne and Big Thief. Much love! X

[TheLuxma]

Masterpiece was one of the top 2016 albums, no doubt

[charliehackforth]

Her mid-set speech really hits hard after a year of gig-less covid lockdown

[KritikaSharma-wnst]

live big thief is the ultimate soul food

[Milsj]

@NPR Music - forever grateful for your showcasing of artists that would otherwise not allow me to hear the beautiful music you capture. ❤

[eminemele]

they are SO much better live than recorded. love this

[romytaylor]

Why does this work? By God, it does though. Buck's guitar solos make me laugh with joy as he tries to harness the weirdness. Their harmonies are divine. Adrienne's lyrics, vocals, pain leave me in a heap both sobbing and ever so blasted joyful.

[CoreySwider]

Lucky enough to catch them in K'zoo @ Bell's Eccentric Cafe last Saturday while in town. Unreal show. Very delicate and powerful. Loved it!!

[DUDEINAPLACE]

killer setlist. talk about playing the hits, they went hard.

[stephg]

Thought i had my favorite BT youtube concert courtesy of Daniel Kirby but this one is so good!