The National - About Today (@ Spin)

The National playing "About Today" at a private Spin gig.

[@stevemelling9438]

This has become my favourite version of "About Day". There's something mystical about it.

[@user-nk3cz5eq1q]

Totally! Coming back here for so many years!

[@sallyh.6362]

Agreed. It’s like when you smoke ?ot and sit with your eyes closed, and you can hear music pulled apart into each intricate layer and hear details you never heard before, and also blended together at the same time. That’s what this sounds like.

[@megobay14]

I come back to this song all the time. It's a story that hits my ups and downs. I think it's fair to say this particular performance is a work of art for the history books.

[@ck8823]

I never understood why certain "fans" of a band bring down any type of success they have. While I loved The National since Boxer, I'm thrilled this song was used in Warrior, maybe now more people will start listening to them and not the shit on the top 40. Besides, this song was perfect for final scene and now makes me love this song even more than before. Come on people, be happy for the bands that you love.

[@sallyh.6362]

This is my favourite version of any The National Song ever. The way the music even without the vocals captures a delicate series of emotions, accompanied by Matt’s willingness to put unfiltered pieces of his soul into it, the way the twins glance at each other other to make sure their absolutely amazing guitar playing is perfectly layering with the other, while one plays himself into the floor and not for dramatic effect. The National can take the feeling of everything that’s broken and create something that’s broken perfectly.

[@zenrising3314]

One of the best songs of the decade. Every time I hear "how close am I to losing you" I get a shiver.

[@aidanooo]

i never read the comments until i look and listen - you all got it right - amazing, highest praise, best band in the last ten years!!

[@TheHarwin123]

the national to mean so much to me.they are every single key moment in my life rolledup into one heartbreaking musical experience.For example: Bloodbuzz Ohio-an introduction in their music and something i symbolise with becoming an adult.Fake Empire-finishing school loosing friends you were once so close too but somehow being reassured that things will be all right .All The Wine-for every moment i have drank too much and cant go back. About Today-realising the love i once had is no longer there.

[@Samsinge]

This proves that feelings are never lost. Certain things happen in our life that leave scars....in time we try to forget. Then one day we hear a sound.....leaving you in a state of anastasia the band plays on. Somehow music seems to trigger the most deepest emotions. At times very comforting but most times heart breaking. Somewhere right now there is a band creating a sound that will inspire you....maybe even change your life. My thanks to both parties...The National and Gavin O'Connor.

[@craigkennedy1093]

I like to think we all understand how often and easily words fall short of what we are trying to share. I don't think we so much as remember or find "lost feelings" but we hear something new that explains, expresses and illustrates that one thing we really really wanted to say one day but just couldn't and didn't know how

[@modelo2107]

Great great post

[@rollinmcafee]

It quite plucks the very strings of your heart.....baptizes you in melancholy.....sweet and deep.

[@deborama19]

this was the closer three nights ago in Philly, totally stunning

[@twentyeightweeks]

Probably one of the most spectacular live performances i've ever seen. God this band deserves everything they can get. They have my highest praise!

[@HeartbreakingBravery]

This is simply one of the most elegant and mesmerizing examples of contemporary music.

[@Tommyjsson]

Holy crap. I got goosebumps. I don't have the words to describe how haunting and beautiful this is.

[@deckerbob]

They day I first heard this song I had just lost my boy Spooky… RIP lil friend….

[@johnami]

Yes one of the better original groups around today; Spread the word. The new album 'Boxer' is another fine album.

[@janfrancis8226]

Achingly beautiful. Now I need to see them again asap...

[@jamiethethird]

I think, apart from that genious, mind blowing song named Fake Empire, this was the song that made me fall in love completely by this band. Pure art. This song tells a lot saying so little. I hope they play this once again next Tuesday in Lisbon, Portugal.

[@GCLU]

One of the best versions of this song i've heard. Surprised this is recorded from 06.

[@donuditha]

magical song

[@sheilahogerheiden1219]

I heard their song, "I Need My Girl" in an episode of Covert Affairs. Had to run to the computer to find out who the group was. Then, remembered my 37-yr. old son had told me I'd love this group about one year ago. Took me a while, glad I'm here. And yes, 2 of them are twins!

[@benmcloughlin1]

That entry at 2:18 is just.....well it's hard to explain emotions!!! it's about 10 different ones rolled into one, it's about what you feel about it exactly when it hits your eardrum and gets sent flying to your heart via your brain.

[@Forget1987]

Back when I loved this lot

[@agamemnonc]

I can't freaking believe it's been 11 years since I first watched this video on KZbin.

[@fedeslash93]

13 years for me then

[@michelemarsoni583]

Great Song, great band. I love you THE NATIONAL

[@antifolkblues]

Damn! They make me listen this tune whole last weekend...the greatest band in last decade!!

[@Nachitopobresito]

Beautiful....beautiful.

[@bsides44]

What could I say? Hit me straight to my heart, the warior inside me came in peace....today, yesterday, the day before rough time for me .. and it will go on like this .. thank you for sharing this live !

[@RichySKing]

I discovered this band about four days ago, someone had made a youtube tribute video to Shay Given, (A goal Keeper) and I instantly fell in love with the song. I checked out the band and like alot of their other songs. Beautiful music.

[@joanwilcox1278]

Bittersweet but so beautiful . . .

[@rafaeltavares9878]

Incrível! Uma das melhores músicas do The national, e uma das minhas favoritas! Foda!

[@loscharliesnohacensurf]

So f....beautiful. Amazing band.

[@ashtrayeye]

SUBLIME...goose bumps. This is beautiful music.

[@ianbusbypoet]

A few years ago now, but still a classic National performance, and a beautiful song.

[@ryanwatson5479]

This is still the best video I've seen of them performing any song

[@zacetto]

I have tears in my eyes and the hairs are standing on the back of my neck......I love the original version, but this is achingly beautiful.

[@christinecurran1210]

8 minutes long but still too short for me. Beautiful.

[@desmondhume5104]

I feel the same way. The way they're playing they way he's singing everything is perfect.

[@enapa2001]

The best version ever ! Magical...

[@jungleboogyful]

love this song! this version in particular.

[@japhysynder]

Anyone else notice the subtle look Aaron gives Bryce at 4:16 after he starts over-playing the rest of the group with his improv/solo fills? That look says yo bro chill the fuck out get back with the band! I have to watch this at least once a year or so and just noticed that for the first time.

[@JulOyt]

Scott, the bassist, looked up at the same time Bryce did. They turned like they heard something that went awry. The drummer also was looking the same direction. I wonder what happened.. Everything sounded fine.

[@RVG26]

That blew my fucking mind!!! What an extraordinary performance and sublime song.

[@dekobass1982]

Perfect ! I love this band, this song is very beautiful !

[@Lycurgus123]

They are so freaking awesome live! Love them!

[@anetabartakova6000]

Love this song!

[@bleepstarr]

just damn beautiful

[@re1entlessone]

one of the most beautiful and inspirational I have EVER heard ( love ) :)

[@atravelerofbothtimespace4172]

I have lost a lot of people I've loved....I always wondered how close I was and after they were gone,I strangely understood it all,in retrospect ....cheers

[@Koba123]

amazing. definitely one of the best songs of the decade.

[@fhfh2020]

I"M SORRY TOMMY!!

[@AGBEBAKU]

the final almost make me cry damn this is fucking fantastic

[@axoamoxoa]

The live version of this song can be found on the "The Virginia EP" -2008- , great performance

[@oaresome]

The National are the only band to penetrate my top 3 band lists since 1992, this is incredible.

[@warrenberes4117]

slowdive, beach house, sigur Ros. Have u try them ?

[@Apneatica]

this is pure perfection. right there. simply beautiful.

[@tara123tara]

I've been watching this video so many times recently. It really hits me so hard. How close am I .... to losing you ...

[@RVG26]

The most subliminal 8 minutes of my entire existence...

[@grooviedoom]

so much beauty in such simplicity.

[@yashaque]

fantastic as always

[@cobratrinity]

Absolutely incredible. Best video I've seen in, well, ever.

[@Forget1987]

This is my life in a song

[@lejuste9531]

quelle music originale écouté la et fermer les yeux dans un lieux sans bruit.

[@Herkimerdiamond]

Wow....beautiful!!!!!!!

[@desmondhume5104]

Am here to tell u guy's, still March 2019 I'm the only one who listens this song and the band. With out expression myself there they're NATIONAL BAND they expose my feelings with out a word just a song. 2019-DEATH

[@MsStacimarie]

you aren't the only one

[@nonplayercharacter596]

This is peak The National

[@tehm0n]

It's The National. I don't need anything to bring me here

[@TheMurfield]

Pretty inspirational ! I am happy for the future of Music....

[@13peluchin]

i love this song the felling is like nothig will g wrong in this world

[@greatsongs9]

Simply perfect

[@Pety1ify]

Amazing song! Great guitar!

[@ninjaskibandriant]

this is incredible.

[@VicPoladian]

Going to see them live tomorrow @ the greek

[@johhny3rubs]

mesmerizing

[@Zlyzer]

Incredible

[@garrey07]

Wow these guys are good!!!

[@HaloChagrin]

i've known about this song and band for a long time but i'm so glad people are coming to listen to it because of warrior. It pisses me off when fans of bands say shit about people because of where they first heard the song, like iron and wine with twilight. As long as they recognise what a great song it is who gives a shit where you first heard it?

[@rekrut122]

it's so good..

[@BAZLOCO]

Amazing

[@ululuu]

best guys ever!

[@AmariJahh]

Increible

[@TheCarlosleite]

muito,muito bom!!!

[@axoamoxoa]

Brilliant...

[@lepreachaon]

very relaxing song

[@bleach2470]

@Parkas they're extremely underrated. Alligator doesn't get enough praise for how amazing it is. So's Boxer.

[@re1entlessone]

true nuff words are said right there....."what could I say" :)

[@debh4743]

🖤

[@Forget1987]

❤

[@AGBEBAKU]

this version makes me cry

[@dontchatrubbish]

I dont want to sound hipster and i realise how this is going to sound but im really sad that this got used for warrior. I used to listen to this years ago and it was my very own secret hide away song. My own private piece of escapism. I used to show it to special friends like this secret rare gem and although im very happy others get to share the joy and the national are getting deserved attention theres a little bit inside me that died when everyone suddenly jumped on the national bandwagon.

[@Curlylarson]

Didn't see Warrior... I heard this song on (I think) Grey's Anatomy a long time ago, and as soon as I recognised Matt's voice I just fell in love with the song. I've just dicovered this live version and it's just amazing. Also check out the 'White Sessions" version :)

[@ouzo6000]

great song , now i want to see more of their vids. they are playing in mass tonight on the rem tour.

[@it5ju5talx]

the guy on violin is awesome.

[@DarkBanishing13]

Indeed, i fucking cried on that scene, the first time i cried seeing a movie

[@NaoTeDigo]

speechless...

[@smlafrate]

WHY HAVE I NEVER HEARD THIS SONG TILL NOW

[@vanillascy]

i fucking love this song. i listen to it b4 i sleep

[@faustyne65]

awesome heard in OTH

[@vinayagawandi2227]

👏🙌❤️

[@lost_potential22]

the end is like the explation of death in a sad but beautiful way thats nature

[@jesse3105]

Pay attention. You don't want to miss it.

[@ezmorningrebel]

I think that might just be the saddest song I've ever heard. Very fitting music too, it borders on post-rock.

[@boru1982]

exactly how i found this song - btw whatta keeper.......(both song and Shay)

[@kranfahrer]

"This song makes the hairs on the back of my neck rise."