the greatest man on earth

@samlarson2501

2 жыл бұрын

The Talentedest Man On Earth

Ten years (?) ago, a friend in Boston sent me a video of him playing. Bought the album and listened to it probably 500 times in a row. Looked to see if he was playing in Seattle any time soon, and it turned out he was playing at the Triple Door the next day. Got two tickets, saw the show and ended up chatting with Kristian afterward by the merch table. He was so sweet and ended up giving me a corona and a shirt. haha. A couple days later, I was going through the airport and three different TSA people looked at me and said "I thought you'd be taller..." which seemed extremely random and had me very confused. Only as I was walking down the jetway to board did I realize I was wearing a shirt that said "THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH"

@IBDastardly

5 жыл бұрын

I totally got a man-crush on Kristian. xD

@raleydelk3541

4 жыл бұрын

I saw him in Boston!! Then I tried to sound like him.. didn't work

@Ca11mero

4 жыл бұрын

This corona comment aged nicely

@abhaymishra30

4 жыл бұрын

"ended up giving me a corona". That almost scared me. Haha

@KhoaTran-mm9iy

3 жыл бұрын

the corona part really scared me for a second haha

"Johnny and Mary" cover is absolutely beautiful.

Track list: 00:39 "Somewhere In the Mountains, Somwhere In New York" 05:28 "Johnny and Mary" 17:58 "Then I Won‘t Sing No More" 22:50 "Forever Is A Very Long Time"

@Colin-kh6kp

5 жыл бұрын

Lúkas Bmr You the real MVP

The longest nails on earth. Such a great guy.

Such a wonderful artist

Johnny and Mary is just amazing!

A cover of ‘Johnny and Mary’ ... ohhh yes!! 🙌🏻♥️🙌🏻

the world would be a better place if everyone would listen to The tallest man on earth's music. I love you man, thank you for giving so much to your listeners.

This guy shreds

Then I Won't Sing Anymore.....wow that was bliss.

That version of forever is a very long time looks like it nearly tore him to pieces. Such a brave and honest performance. Thanks Kristian

kexp and tallest man on earth is a wonderful combination. this is just splendid

I love that idea of the artist just diving into those moments and feelings with abandon, and then coming back from there with these great musical moments. Fantastic set, thank you once again KEXP for shining a light on the breadth of talent in the world.

Kristian is honestly if not todays best songwriter, amongst the best. His music makes my day better.

I can't help but think of this guy still struggling through a divorce after so many years. Forever is a Very Long Time just shows how absolutely torn up he is/was. The lyrics make me so sad for him, but its also beautiful and that makes it poetic. Love that song with all my heart and hope he can find love again if he hasn't already. There can be a new forever, bud.

I’ve been a fan of his music for years and I finally saw him perform in Dallas last night and now it’s confirmed, I’m in love with this guy and his voice and his humbleness and yea.

this takes me from my room to a sunny meadow far away from everything in seconds. always a fan

He's so intentional when he's preforming. I love it!

Kristian is just so humble and great. That series of videos of his truly was something special!

@JulianPratley

5 жыл бұрын

He's such a beautiful person. He really is.

@cl8822

5 жыл бұрын

One of the many perks of being Scandinavian?

@zbuzi

Жыл бұрын

Hey Iksbr, ist the series on youtube? And if so, would you be so kind and provide a link?

I'm having a day of depression, a real episode I cant shake or distract from at work. There was nothing I needed more than Kristian's wonderful voice and talent to just...control the feelings. It's so perfect and I'm falling back in love with his music the more I watch and listen to this video. Thank you KEXP, Thank you Tallest Man On Earth

@mattlandonmusic

5 жыл бұрын

I feel this ❤️ depression sucks, but music is grand!

So full of talent and so humble at the same time! we need more of this kind of musicians

Such manners and pure respect. I love this dude. Been listening since 2011 and he doesn't get old.

There's nobody like this cat. Legendary

I love the way he enjoys himself while singing

He's a character that I haven't paid as much attention to as I ought to...but this episode and his slight eccentric, scattered, humble and in the moment weirdness makes him charming and real.

@marcusw7597

5 жыл бұрын

Jim Morisson said it best. "We All Have A Will To Be Wierd" #LizardKing

Saw this dude live a few years ago. Incredible show.

what the heck!?!? i missed this on my notifications!? love this man! THEE Tallest Man On Earth!!

Nice, thank you for this wonderful thing!

Maybe 2019 isn’t gonna be so bad after all, this man gives me hope.

@travisk4215

5 жыл бұрын

Well said

@kutanggoreng

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to 2020. Hahahahahahahaha

@erodict5840

3 жыл бұрын

This aged like milk

@pinzinkinzin4066

2 жыл бұрын

@@erodict5840 and even more now

Last sunday I the pleasure of going to one of kristian's concerts near to my hometown (which was awesome btw) and at the end of it me and a friend of mine hang out over by the tour bus hoping maybe we would catch Kristian and trade a few quick words with him. Me and my friend waited quite a while ( along with a cool lady that we ended up talking to) and then when kristian showed up he came on to greet us and he stayed and talked to us normally for a very long time despite being knackered and everything. we all had a great time and seeing him as a "regular", kind and funny person really meant the world to me :)

I will sure come back here very often

We love you, Kristian.

dude is soooooo amazing

Superb! Thank You!

Thank you! ❤

That was really something. Heartwarming and sincere. Lovely.

Wonderful!!

Two absolutely wonderful people: Kristian and Cheryl. Kristian's music has really helped me, especially in the last few weeks, and Cheryl is just absolutely the best interviewer in music. So kind, so engaged, puts every musician at ease and asks great questions based on her experience of their music. Keep up the great work both of you :-)

still great! good stuff.

Love it! Thank you very much, The Tallest Man & KEXP

love this man

This makes me remember....and i just wanna tell him, "you will be ok".

Absolute bliss. Love Somewhere in the Mountains, somewhere in New York - excellent banjo work!

No need to be cool, the way you put your world to word and music is very powerful. A focus and a river for us to allow ourselves to flow upon, something we can share but don't need to create is very appreciated. Your reality is shared by many, many of us. Thank you for making music that gives us a shortcut to get to a better place in our lives and the world.

Had a really tough day and then found this. I love these songs and videos. Thank you for being honest Kristian. It is comforting to see that we are all just human.

@simonhildebrand3884

5 жыл бұрын

That last sentence is magical ✨

Thank you.

I'm in love with a man I've never seen in real life and that is something only music can do. Thank you for your work.

i love this !!

Spreading some love for sure

I LOVE LOVE LOVE HIM

Scandinavians covering Robert Palmer. I thoroughly enjoyed this version, as well as Todd Terje/Bryan Ferry's version. Great set, thanks KEXP, as always.

This album is so much like “the beast in it’s tracks” by Josh Ritter, both are post divorce albums and the pain of losing the love of your life really gives artists something great to work with, apparently.

I love how he reused the progression from "My Dear" off his new album to shape this version of "Somewhere in the Mountains...". Really makes his process transparent.

i saw him live for the first time the same day of this recording in Seattle. It was such an amazing experience. i even waited after to meet him and he is just has nice and humble as he appears. the nicest man on earth

@championette..

5 жыл бұрын

Wyatt Beeler That’s awesome... I’m so jealous!! ;)

His emotion at the end

That was so sad I'm crying, I wish we could all just hug him, I hope love finds him soon.

I‘m getting „Low Roar“ vibes off this. Love it!

The little chuckle before he says all the time at the end broke me down.

he is a legend

He reminds me so much of an old best friend…I love him, miss him and now I have to reach out to him. We haven’t spoken since we graduated high school

I listen to this guy & Everytime, not necessarily a sad tear, but a tear pores down my face.!! Keep it comin Bro, I too believe I lost my love of my life, U keep your head up and please, keep singing!! #NoSuchThingAsASoulmate

YAAAAAAAAAS!

Amo la música de este tipo

I'm glad I know now how he gets that droning sound on "forever" se7en strings! Best radio station on Earth

OOOH AAAAH HE IS BACK

great to see him playing some banjo :)

This is why I'm a subscriber!

Curtindo esse som muito bom aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷

super

Sheryl has such a lovely voice! It's a pleasure listening to her although she speaks american englisch! Can't say that about anyone else…

Finally he comes back..

I’m glad you’re here helping me in bad times and inspiring me for my songs. You’re a muse for me and I think I’m not the only one to feel this way. Thank you and carry on, you have my ears and heart.

I DON'T KNOW WHO THIS GUY IS BUT I LOVE THE WAY HE PLAYS THAT BANJO AND HIS SONG FOR THE INFINIT COMMERCIAL "AS YOU TRAVEL.." I LOVE IT AND IM A NEW YORKER.

gotta love how the intro to Somewhere In The Mountains is actually the beginning of My Dear

Please tell me Cheryl gave him a hug after that last song.

@helenetanner7911

3 жыл бұрын

i wanna give him more than that lmao..omg hes hot

Whoa

❤️

its cool

I seen the new commercial for Infiniti and I loved his voice so I looked him. up.

@marcusw7597

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Yes!, Heard the same thing & could not, would not stop singing it in my head!!! #LovinIt

Invite The KVB please easily one of the best new wave electronic bands

Bring him back already.

Longest Nails On Earth

Am I the only one who hearing the high-pitched sound during the interview? (10:00). Maybe not a big deal, but it is something related to this particular video.

Im minoring in sound engineering and my main source to find good examples is either kexp or npr also sylvia massey stuff

I love KEXP for bringing all these great artists in their studio, maybe you could bring Sigrid, from Norway in the studio? Or boy pablo, girl in red etc.. There are some exciting artists right now from Norway with awesome music! Keep it up!

*Love is all?.*

Does anyone have an idea on the banjo tuning? Sounds fantastic

@welltoucansamatthatgame

5 жыл бұрын

eCGCD

There's some ongoing whistling in the background throughout the video, just a heads up.

@papajekket

5 жыл бұрын

same thing

Is that woman from AfroNorwegian funk duo ‘Nefertiti’s Fjord’?

So much better than the studio versions! The sound here is rich, raw and layered and gives depth to the songs. The same tunes on the album are overproduced and uselessly polished... they just don't do justice to the performer

🤤🤤🤤

Love the bit of freestyle at the end of the last song! Never stop freestyling Christian!!!!:D ( even tho you were not happy with it it seemed;P )

@novembertrails

4 жыл бұрын

I feel like it wasn't so much freestyling as it was him almost breaking to pieces which is understandable when you really listen to the lyrics

looks kind of short to me? ;)

Goddamn he can play some guitar.

@championette..

5 жыл бұрын

Colin And a banjo it appears!! ;)

That chord at 27:28 !

@Ferien7

Жыл бұрын

It’s a V7 chord. Very basic

Invite Daniel Cavanagh sometimes...

Both Kristian and Sheryl's gettin oldddd.

are the tallest man on earth's fingernails the reason he doesn't reply back to my texts?

@Deperuse

5 жыл бұрын

Affirmative

@jimsy5530

5 жыл бұрын

Acrylic ones, glued on to his picking hand. His fretting hand doesn't have them, so he's obviously just ghosting you... sorry.

@TobiasHoendervangers

5 жыл бұрын

It's probably just you. I mean, he still has his nose, right?

@jakob5643

4 жыл бұрын

That's some classical guitar playing nails