Patrick Watson: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

With a gifted backing band on hand to help flesh out three songs from Adventures in Your Own Backyard, Watson conducts a swirl of interlocking loveliness that still finds room for surprises, from a singing saw to a microphone that makes his voice sound as if it's bouncing off some faraway satellite.

Set List:
"Adventures In Your Own Backyard"
"Words In The Fire"
"Into Giants"

[danno]

I'll always remember writing him a letter asking where I could purchase waterproof9 when it first came out in 2001 - he just mailed me the CD, and this has always stuck with me.

[TheAsgarasgar]

The most underrated singer of all time

[noziedumples]

I can't believe I just discovered Patrick Watson this year in 2023 😲😳. This man is talented, never heard an artist like him.

[kk]

Since I couldn't find em elsewhere, here are the names of the musicians
Patrick Watson - Vocals
Simon Angell - Acoustic Guitar
Mishka Stein - Electric Guitar
Mélanie Bélair - Violin
Robbie Kuster - Percussion

[cartie]

I seem to cry a lot when I watch Patrick Watson's performances on Youtube...and I'm a GROWN ASS MAN!

[hazlew]

Saw him live tonight in Toronto and life felt normal for a few hours. His music is like a hug. Intimate and majestic. What a treasure of a human.

[angrysquirrel]

The world isn't quite as awful when I listen to this

[JohnEarlyChannel]

One microphone for all this magic?? This is a TRUE Tiny Concert

[olivia]

I want to go to a campfire party with Patrick Watson omg

[BlistersOnMyFingers]

I have to see Patrick Watson live someday...

[MrUhdg]

The workers who do this are so lucky to hear so many different bands and musicians right in front of them

Like I’ll never get to listen to even half of what they have

[lauraandthestorm]

I love watching musicians who clearly FEEL the music. On another plane.

[joleigh]

Patrick is soooo talented! To me, he is a classic. I have been a faithful fan since the beginning. Everything he produces is a m a z i n g, with complexities through vocals and instruments. I appreciate his music. He is musically genius.

[andreaskuhn]

doesnt he have one of the most beautiful, soft and controlled voices in contemporary indie / folk?? can't believe no one else is commenting on that. i love his voice! <3

[jtanaka]

I've seen Emmy award winners play music but never an Emmy award player

[jerryannclifford]

Great concert in Toronto last night (Meridian Ctr). His voice soars, melodic, expressive. So natural and relaxed, having fun and loving his own shared experience. Full Philharmonic orchestra and choir (his dream realized). Wonderful instrumentation and interesting lyrics. And...that laugh...joyous!!🎶🇨🇦

[divineluv]

I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve come back & rewatched this over the years. So incredible, so gutting ..

[thenyoutrustbeats]

Time line:
0:00 : Adventures In Your Own Backyard
5:10 : Words In The Fire
9:06 : Into Giants

[evandommel]

Went to his concert in Philly in 2023 and he was nuts. The music was beautiful. He makes everything up as he goes and conducts the entire band. It was beautiful

[boneyarsebogman]

I really am always amazed at the beautiful and haunting sound that you can get out of something as strange and as mundane as a saw.