The National - Full Performance - Live on KCRW, 2011

2020 marks the 10th anniversary of The National's celebrated breakthrough album "High Violet." In 2011, the 5-piece band, along with a horn section, performed a staggering and ornate session for KCRW. The emotional tension the band creates in a live setting is their calling card, and it's awarded them festival headlining slots and sold-out arenas around the world. This is when it all started.
Set List:
0:00 Anyone's Ghost
3:03 Afraid of Everyone
7:08 Conversation 16
11:29 Bloodbuzz Ohio
16:14 England
21:37 Fake Empire
24:58 Terrible Love
29:16 Daughters of the Soho Riots
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[@jsalem343]

I was stuck driving their tour bus in circles around KCRW studios trying to find parking for literally this entire performance. Nice to finally see it!

[@questjon.]

Are you real!?

[@jsalem343]

@@questjon. yep

[@questjon.]

@@jsalem343 what does it take? Bus license, experience, and the right connections?

[@Dexxxtroyer]

I cannot believe this is live!? They sounded perfect! 👍👍
Thank you for great music guys! 🙏

[@Domphilos]

"Daughters of the Soho Riots" is just so perfect!!!!

[@renatasantos8198]

I'm so happy for this!

[@pinkladies4900]

The National in topvorm, dank voor plaatsen👍🏻

[@heather2205]

this was so necessary. Thank ya!

[@koubl]

This is great. Thank you!

[@paolacarrizobolton1857]

thanks for this!

[@timknight4769]

Damn, this is good. Great to hear the songs being newly grappled with

[@versuasivo]

Esto es una verdadera joya, mil gracias.

[@dabrcka8432]

Gran banda

[@jurgennaeve3897]

great Band!

[@wadeworkmusic]

awesome

[@davidellis5141]

The band at their peak here ! Amazing.

[@jasveen]

They still are mate

[@paigelazar2170]

The National exists in eternal peak mode.

[@moosesnWoop]

stand up straight at the foot of your love

[@lindapalmacampos7011]

💟💟💟💟

[@pascalsticker5423]

I don T even think To make, corrections...

[@mattiasmattsson7926]

Definition of the word peak right here?