Glenn Jones: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts

Glenn Jones' most recent album, 'The Wanting,' is a compelling work of American folk music that tells stories without a single word. Watch the masterful guitarist perform a lovely set at the NPR Music offices.

Set List:

Tinka Marie"
"The Great Pacific Northwest"
"Of Its Own Kind"

[bthovndangkhoa]

I found Glenn Jones in my most depressing time of my life . His music brought me some peace.... I keep listening to his album "Fleeting" over and over ...day and night ...

[SpiritusSound]

Glenn is the best. I love his banjo playing

[HailToMyself]

The Great Pacific Northwest brought back memories of hiking in Oregon. Incredible stuff.

[davidroe]

Beautiful.. These NPR recordings have introduced me to so many wonderful sounds, musicians and artists. So many thanks from the U.K.!

[stevenkoehler]

Super interesting music! Very moody & provocative. He's unique.

[GrantMartinGuitar]

What a cool Guild. Suits his sound and whole artistic vibe. Great set!

[alexarchibald]

The man is a great minimalist expressionist, which is the whole point of the american primitive tradition: taking what you've got for technique and using it to SAY SOMETHING. It's not about flash or technique. Not AT ALL. You may feel that you have more technical ability, but if you feel the need to advertise it to a bunch of strangers as some kind of misguided criticism then you're simply missing the point, not to mention the heart and soul of these brilliant compositions! Do your homework....

[evansgate]

definitely hear the fahey influence... which is a good thing. also came here from one of Glenn's comments on a Fahey recording.

[joaquinodriozola]

really theres people complaining about the guitars being out of tune? just shut up and listen! you may learn something

[andrewdvirga]

folks... you are missing the point. its not supposed to be perfect. this is great improvised music. it is a metaphor for life. american primitive style is an exercise in spontaneity and free form thought. it is a meditation.  it is supposed to be slightly out of tune and chaotic. ISNT LIFE ? thats the point. hope you can go forward with a new understanding of what you are listening. to . check out Tompkins square records if you get it.

[MagsTheJedi]

Awesome. These videos are incredible.

[caiocintra]

Does anyone knows which specific model of guitar is he playing???

I really love this songs and would want to learn to play it!

[TheReactorSings]

Guys, guys, the flat string adds frisson.

[melindalemmon]

Where do I get that little OF ITS OWN KIND capo and whats it called.

[paridisegrowth]

@electrichealinghand

Do you have any links to your work? I've been trying to find a folky singer/songwriter to make a video for

[ScottGarcian]

Such a great guitarist. I think NPR should try to get Les Claypool on the show. I'd be the happiest man..

[rscottenglish]

Is he composing this music on the fly? If he is this is an amazing musical experience.

[braulioarellano]

I see we have many experts in American Primitive in the comments. Stick to your lame jobs while Jones creates these epic pieces.

[squab]

It looks like he just got a fresh manicure + clear coat haha

[Lenin]

@mjsarr alternate tunings, not out of tune