The National are the perfect blend of pop sensibility with liberal dashes of adventure, art and witty lyrics to weave a compelling musical fabric. Bryan Devendorf is one of the most underrated drummers in music today...that boy can play. Matt is like a lower registered Morrissey.....
At my desk job. Thought of this song. Remember seeing them live, must have been 2011 or 2012. Those were some of the best times of my life. Was big into music. Been trying to capture some of that again. Re-listening to some of my faves. Such a great, underappreciated band. Hope I can get back to that place again.
It takes me at least 5 listens before I like a National album. Then it becomes something amazing and transcendent. If you don't like it, stick at it, it's very rewarding in the end. There are so many layers and hooks that I just don't hear first time.
The opposite happens to me, it only takes listening the song´s intro, a few chords of it..or the oppening first line of the lyrics, the tone of voice of the singer, their style, the harmonics... etc.. it only takes a few seconds of the song to either love it or not care about it... I loved The National from the first few moments I found them... nothing to brag about it though... we are all different... on the other hand...don´t remember any other live performances as good as the one on this video... this one is perfect!
These guys are one of the best "grower" bands in music. I was bored with em at first but now they are one of my favorite bands and I believe one of the best of this generation.
Very refreshing band - thoughtful lyrics, non-standard time signature, and everyone's got their egos in check. Almost unheard of. This album made most music critics top 20 album lists for 2007.
Saw this band sell out a large theater in Boston last year and then a few weeks later they played a tiny gig (just 253 max capacity) here in the city. Tremendous band - put them in my top 15 of 2007.
I just sold a Wurlitzer Electric Piano on eBay. The guy came to pick it up, and it turns out it was somebody working for The National. I sold the band one of the instruments they'll be playing. I had never listened to them before, but their music is really good. I'm glad I found them
Heard this song first time in New Zealand 11/2017 (!)... Walking around Wellington ,great music came out a musicstore ... ...it was "fake Empire"...! I bought right away theis great CD.....! B.L.,Greetings from Germany
Love it. Love the hi-hat in the last section stuttering while the snares are hit, love the grumbling guitars before the horns come in, love the end. LOVE IT
Easily my favorite band, i randomly heard of em a while back when alligator came out n bought it. I just got Boxer and I think it's easily just as good if not better. I still haven't gotten sick of any of their songs!
14 years later . Better than ever. saw them play Manchester UK last Sat (27 August 2022) , and they are one of the best bands I have ever seen in 50 years of gig going . Seen around 1200 gigs /2000 bands with supports. My current Number 1 band and in my all time top ten with the Beatles, Wall of Voodoo, The Velvet U, Dead Can Dance, Fleetwood Mac, Joy D, REM , LP, Low
@@ben_mac8670 I wonder if he still thinks the same. The band are even better in 2022 ! saw them last Sat . One of the greatest gigs I have ever seem in 50 years of gig going
it's in 4/3. you can't tell until the drums come in. it's a really ballsy song to play as their network tv debut since they have so many great songs that are more accessible.
I love how the keys player has a key on his Korg organ emulator taped down , and running through a vintage Tube Screamer. He just uses the organ drawbars to play a harmonic solo throughout, awesome.
I saw them at Coachella, one of the fucking best bands live I've seen... Very very underrated band, I loo0o0o0o0o0ove them!!!! A mate from Norway got me onto'em hahahaha!!
Totally Hooked On This Song - Couldn't Remember Where I 1st Heard It Though Till The Other Day ... It Was The Song Played At The End Of Sr.01 Ep.01 Of Southland. Stunning Song.
ahahah completely agree. not to mention the Ramones, Spoon, The White Stripes, and countless other influential and excellent bands that have come from the US in the past 4 decades.
This is the most mature resolution i have ever seen on youtube, and it was so immediate. I honestly respect this. Off to another video, have a good one.
the drummer was a freelance proofreader at my company..sat right behind me. hehe. Luv their music. Thoughtful lyrics. Tight band. They deserve all the success and praise they get!
I was eating a sandwich when I started the video. I stopped chewing because my jaw dropped. My God they are good. Im gonna see them the 28th of November @ Melkweg Amsterdam. I can't wait. Guys, if you read this, thanks for making such beautiful music.
The National are the perfect blend of pop sensibility with liberal dashes of adventure, art and witty lyrics to weave a compelling musical fabric. Bryan Devendorf is one of the most underrated drummers in music today...that boy can play. Matt is like a lower registered Morrissey.....
Not surprised the band has become bigger. Deserve to be bigger though like Nirvana big
Music guest like this is what made Letterman a great show.
Right now, April 2024, the #1 US rock band.
How is this not not one of the great songs of our time?
It is
@@danielcallaghan5538 you beat me to it by 5 years
At my desk job. Thought of this song. Remember seeing them live, must have been 2011 or 2012. Those were some of the best times of my life. Was big into music. Been trying to capture some of that again. Re-listening to some of my faves. Such a great, underappreciated band. Hope I can get back to that place again.
It takes me at least 5 listens before I like a National album. Then it becomes something amazing and transcendent. If you don't like it, stick at it, it's very rewarding in the end. There are so many layers and hooks that I just don't hear first time.
The opposite happens to me, it only takes listening the song´s intro, a few chords of it..or the oppening first line of the lyrics, the tone of voice of the singer, their style, the harmonics... etc.. it only takes a few seconds of the song to either love it or not care about it... I loved The National from the first few moments I found them... nothing to brag about it though... we are all different... on the other hand...don´t remember any other live performances as good as the one on this video... this one is perfect!
These guys are one of the best "grower" bands in music. I was bored with em at first but now they are one of my favorite bands and I believe one of the best of this generation.
I was really surprised by this!
What a talented band, One of the ones who actually sound the same live as on the CD.
One big fuckin' thumbs up.
this is one of my favorite band and on of my favorite song
That outro is fucking insane, chills every time
Boxer doesn't have a weak track on it. Great to watch a band grow, and have a chance to grow.
Very refreshing band - thoughtful lyrics, non-standard time signature, and everyone's got their egos in check. Almost unheard of. This album made most music critics top 20 album lists for 2007.
If you think this song is good, you should hear the rest of their catalog... it's just incredible. The best modern band.
Modest, elegant, full of style
how is this not one of the great songs of our time !
one of the most beautiful songs ever
Saw this band sell out a large theater in Boston last year and then a few weeks later they played a tiny gig (just 253 max capacity) here in the city. Tremendous band - put them in my top 15 of 2007.
Man I hope this message finds you still smashing life 13 years later. Time is an amazing thing.
I just sold a Wurlitzer Electric Piano on eBay. The guy came to pick it up, and it turns out it was somebody working for The National. I sold the band one of the instruments they'll be playing. I had never listened to them before, but their music is really good. I'm glad I found them
Heard this song first time in New Zealand 11/2017 (!)...
Walking around Wellington ,great music came out a musicstore ...
...it was "fake Empire"...!
I bought right away theis great CD.....!
B.L.,Greetings from Germany
I still love this band!!
definitively one of the best songs....so far..love it..
I really love this song. I'm shivering everytime I hear it.
I really NEED to see these guys live. This album has haunted and lived with me since it came out. They're so amazing!
havnt been as excited about a band in years.god bless the national
Wonderful live band!!! an absolute joyxxxx
luv the message - i hope we wake up soon.
A couple of friends of mine who saw them live said that the way the singer performed on stage reminded them of me. I feel kind of flattered.
Their music is so exquisit. This is why I love indie music, you can always find great writing and music composition.
Saw at the Tabernacle in the ATL this summer! Mr. November nearly brought the place down. They are truly amazing!
Thanks Southland (season 1 episode 1) for bringing me here...
Love it. Love the hi-hat in the last section stuttering while the snares are hit, love the grumbling guitars before the horns come in, love the end. LOVE IT
The build up is gorgeous, it makes me happy instantly
heard it on southland as well last night, great song
nothing short of beautiful. just beautiful.
Easily my favorite band, i randomly heard of em a while back when alligator came out n bought it. I just got Boxer and I think it's easily just as good if not better. I still haven't gotten sick of any of their songs!
Your comment is one of the oldest iv seen on TH-cam
14 years later . Better than ever.
saw them play Manchester UK last Sat (27 August 2022) , and they are one of the best bands I have ever seen in 50 years of gig going . Seen around 1200 gigs /2000 bands with supports.
My current Number 1 band and in my all time top ten with the Beatles, Wall of Voodoo, The Velvet U, Dead Can Dance, Fleetwood Mac, Joy D,
REM , LP, Low
@@ben_mac8670 I wonder if he still thinks the same. The band are even better in 2022 ! saw them last Sat . One of the greatest gigs I have ever seem in 50 years of gig going
Just saw them live last night in dublin.....so beautiful i was reduced to tears...
Here in 2023 after watching Letterman as a guest on Stephen Colbert’s Late Show :)
amazing! this is one of those songs you would think would not work out properly live, but they nailed it!
he holds the mic son passionately
it's in 4/3. you can't tell until the drums come in. it's a really ballsy song to play as their network tv debut since they have so many great songs that are more accessible.
beautiful!
great band and a wonderful song. i never heard of them , untill i saw them on letterman
Thank you very much for posting this. Awesome
I love how the keys player has a key on his Korg organ emulator taped down , and running through a vintage Tube Screamer. He just uses the organ drawbars to play a harmonic solo throughout, awesome.
first heard this song in the movie "battle in seattle" great movie btw!
but this song is great I can listen to it all day, it's a beautiful song.
I saw them at Coachella, one of the fucking best bands live I've seen...
Very very underrated band, I loo0o0o0o0o0ove them!!!!
A mate from Norway got me onto'em hahahaha!!
This band's chemistry and writing is up there with Vampire Weekend, Bryan Devendorf is an amazing drummer
Love his voice, love this song, love this band. The National rock man.
Nice to see some good music on tv. Awesome.
I love this song. First heard it playing under the final scene of Person Of Interest, S 05.09 "Sotto Voce." Haunting and so fit to the moment.
i loveee this song,especially when you heard it at morning
i LOVE THIS SONG it was the first song i ever heard by them and i love them
This is beautiful. Can't wait until I see them in May!
Totally Hooked On This Song - Couldn't Remember Where I 1st Heard It Though Till The Other Day ... It Was The Song Played At The End Of Sr.01 Ep.01 Of Southland. Stunning Song.
Always nice to be a part of rock and roll, no matter how!
cant wait to see them in glasgow in november!! what a band
Battle's John Stainer is amazing. The things he does just blow my mind.
So Very GOOD!!!!
Just met matt after their 5th show in nyc. He is such a cool guy I gotta tell ya
seen thenm play twice in dublin...great live band
ahahah completely agree. not to mention the Ramones, Spoon, The White Stripes, and countless other influential and excellent bands that have come from the US in the past 4 decades.
The only band I'm listening to after I got over "bands" fase... Respect to teh mind and talent
love the drums and the complex rhythms
I love this band, they are super great!
Can't wait to see them at Glastonbury next month!!
chills.
marvelous!
great voice
Alligator may be my favorite album, but Fake Empire is easily my favorite National song.
This is the most mature resolution i have ever seen on youtube, and it was so immediate. I honestly respect this. Off to another video, have a good one.
loooooooove them!!!
got there album, and i love everything on it.
excellent!!!!!
Love these guys, amazing
Just GooD!
Great live band
the ending is awesome
Have a listen to the album oh ye doubters, great production and amazing arrangements, fantastic album!
the drummer was a freelance proofreader at my company..sat right behind me. hehe. Luv their music. Thoughtful lyrics. Tight band. They deserve all the success and praise they get!
SOOOOOO GOOOD
great band
that drummer is doing so much with so little set. it's inspiring!
awesome!
thats awesome!
very good performance. amazing band.
I was eating a sandwich when I started the video. I stopped chewing because my jaw dropped. My God they are good. Im gonna see them the 28th of November @ Melkweg Amsterdam. I can't wait. Guys, if you read this, thanks for making such beautiful music.
I love this group ,well it´s not a group is a band ,a great band that mades good mixes of god pop ,rock and jazz .
LOVE THIS SONG!!!
This band is brilliant! I will make a point to see them open for REM.
The National and REM together.Damn,those were the days
This band is great
love em
YES, I JUST LOVE THE BEAT
Wow, I think these guys are really fabulous! One of those few bands which combine great lyrics with great music.
Is it? I feel the piano is doing 3/4 in one hand and 4/4 in the other. It is a really clever beat
3:4 polyrhythm
2:3
simplesmente, fantástico!!!!!!!!!!
adoro
EPIC! EPIC! EPIC!
...Letterman has done so much good for TONS of bands...You noticed right...:)
cant tell u what my fave song is...i think it is available, but i nearly love them all
Pretty awesome.
OH THANK GOD.