The National - Live at Bearsville Theater (Woodstock, NY) - Full Concert

[@MrMonikerjay]

I'll say it again and again...that drummer is so gd good and so gd underrated. His hi hat work is phenomenal.

[@tmaniac92]

Completely agree, the whole percussion unit is remarkable. Subtle and refined.

[@stickylightning852]

Yup. Some tough stuff

[@jenniferswizenski8305]

Everyone in this band is genius. And don't forget the twins and those horns!

[@loganlau2191]

if i am your your father i drop dead do you what s national new and micheal chong have done in the past 4 yrs if not go drop dead no one would drop a tear for you

[@mickimarbhmusic]

Same goes for the drummer of Broken Social Scene

[@electroliteg1]

Sometimes I don’t listen to The National for a while….then I see this and get a glorious jaw dropping reminder of just how f’ing good they are

[@jixxxxer17]

you are so correct !

[@DouglasKerr-f4f]

Fair comment.

[@ignaciooyarzunsalazar924]

playlist: Once Upon A Poolside - 00:00:35 Eucalyptus - 00:04:11 New Order T-Shirt - 00:08:28 This Isn't Helping - 00:13:20 Tropic Morning News - 00:17:02 Alien - 00:22:16 Grease In Your Hair - 00:26:33 Ice Machines - 00:30:47 Your Mind Is Not Your Friend - 00:34:59 Send For Me - 00:39:37 Don't Swallow The Cap - 00:44:08 Bloodbuzz Ohio - 00:48:48 The System Only Dreams In Total Darkness - 00:54:02 Light Years - 00:58:19 Graceless - 01:01:36 Fake Empire - 01:06:31 Terrible Love - 01:10:05 About Today - 01:15:50 Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks - 01:22:22

[@AnthonyPi1999]

Thank you!

[@mstrnimbus]

God's work

[@terrapinalive6192]

,Gracias Ignacio

[@michaelgeorgalos3189]

Thank you !

[@jsegura525]

You're a 100% FAN.

[@patriciacardoso2025]

Much love from Portugal ❤

[@antonioalves855]

Muito Muito Muito mesmo....

[@SirSamTheThird]

I just love the guy in the front row in the white shirt. Having the time of his life, giving so much energy.

[@cristovaojesus2199]

The National?!? Unbelievably unknown to me until two weeks ago... I've played this concert dozens in the past few days!! Love the drumms, the guitar and that trombone!! What a wonderfull sounds composition!! It washes my soul and lets me in tears!!

[@dubbelhelix]

Just discovered this band myself. Absolutely brilliant, the music and the text.

[@SchottBiology]

Welcome to the world of the Sad Dads.

[@cristovaojesus2199]

@@SchottBiology 🤣🤣

[@grandtvideo7750]

me too - BloodBuzz caught my ear and the rest is very near -

[@livinsurfside]

This old gal, 66, first heard this band about 5 years ago on my fav radio station out of Long Island. Loved their music. Wasn't really paying attention to who they were, just knew it was them as soon as I heard the lead singer.....Fast forward, husband and I've been on a CD ordering binge, drinking wine and having "The National" night concerts! Good music, great lyrics speak to all of us regardless of age!!!

[@dgdt8089]

Please make this a live album!!!

[@ezelizer]

This is the best live concert the National have ever recorded. We are incredibly lucky to have it (for free no less). Ive played this concert 65 times in the last 3 weeks. It is a banger start to finish.

[@GeorgeSorosch]

The National is actually not my band - it didn't know it until a year ago. But the record "First Two Pages of Frankenstein" flashed me - flashed with something like that - and then this concert. The studio plate is the mega-knotter-but this concert beats everything - i heard it 10000 times :) Thanks to The National

[@josepha133]

I think it's the mix that makes it stand out from other live recordings of theirs.

[@dubbelhelix]

Can’t get enough of this band. Just discovered them. Would love to seem them live. Greetings from The Netherlands!

Do yourself a favor and see them live. Also, Arcade Fire.

[@RietjeHersbach]

Afgelopen woensdag gezien in Parijs. Fantastisch 🎶‼️

[@greeklamogio]

I just ADORE the trumpet

[@idn]

Bryan Devendorf is such a wonderful drummer.

[@sisiloi]

reminds me so much somehow of Stephen Morris of Joy Division / New Order

[@nathanielmartin6631]

I was listening to ska before I started listening to the national. The fact that like 20 years later they are touring with a horn section is a dream come true. Thank you for the 20+ years of music. We love you.

[@davemawer]

This performance of Tropic Morning News is insurpassable. ❤

[@georgelancaster5833]

Authenticity. Realism. Beauty, Love. Who else delivers like this?

[@zic75]

Yes

[@ericlaw8029]

I would buy the shit out of this if it was made into a live album. Thank you, gentlemen, for putting this out for us. It's incredible.

[@jarrettblack5005]

They sent it out to fan club members as a double disc vinyl.

[@randommusings9150]

Magnificent set. The drummer is nothing short of magic. The end of ‘about today’ is just sublime. 😊

[@johndonaldson3890]

How awesome is this band for releasing this incredible show at now cost? Thanks, guys, killer concert.

[@chrisboshoff7069]

No*

[@jonr7364]

its promo for their new album and upcoming tour....but yeah, thanks for the free ad i guess?

[@lloydmccullough5316]

@@jonr7364 i wonder if maybe this is the type of thing that Cherry Tree can fund ... like a cool thing they are able to make for the fans, like the ultimate Patreon reward and at the same time sort of a flex about how good they are live, hint hint gotta come see us on the road

[@julioalmeida8000]

. Jmvbm jvjvvmmbm mnvb hj0ico

[@ericpeterson6766]

@@chrisboshoff7069 posted a month ago, it's still very "in the now."

[@Christhyfy]

Brazil misses u! (and Terrible Love gets me everytime)

[@robquint7563]

This is the coolest band , I love it when the Horns come out. a lot of talent here.

[@BrennanHildebrand]

I love that you film this in black and white (really grayscale); fits the vibe perfectly. I'll see you in Austin!!!!! Can't wait.

[@BoukevandenBerg]

Man, the sound on this is unreal!

[@mstrnimbus]

Eucalyptus live is just something else, goosebumps. Please release this live version as an album.

[@ericclemson5263]

I was lucky enough to see them a few days ago at Deer Lake Park in Burnaby, BC. One of the best concerts I’ve seen in a wonderful setting with a friendly chill crowd. The National are truly the band of our times, who brilliantly manage to capture the uncertainty we are all living with, without seeming prescriptive or obtuse. There is a ton of great music out there these days, but none of the rest seems as poetic and musically complete as The National. See them, if you can!

[@its_tend_o]

I keep coming back. TY so much for sharing this experience with us

[@nathanedwards754]

The sound mixing on this is next level. Huge props to Adam Armstrong and all involved.

[@itsamazeofmirrors]

It's truly incredible. Wish every live mix were like this

[@nathanadler3197]

The sound is even better than on the last record. Clearly more rousing, one is drawn into the music. Sitting still impossible.

[@erikdebruyne229]

Let's hope this will be released on CD!!!

[@mandyw.3679]

Please release this as a live album. Just phenomenal. Can't wait to see them at Homecoming!

[@michaelgeorgalos3189]

I'm so thankful there's good music out there!

[@rh7686]

This band grows on me every day.

[@juanpalomar1179]

same, dude

[@yaniskurillev6437]

yeaaaah. And I grew with them... like Taylor Swift of my own coming of age a decade ago. still so much in love

[@rogerthat6787]

The way so many of their songs begin with a gentle, mesmerizing sound and then build to a crescendo, a cacophony if you will, and then back again is just amazing. I've seen them maybe 4 times, and will certainly see them again. Just a super live band, all fantastic musicians.

[@angelikanaubert1393]

Ja, mich berührt diese Band mit ihren Songs auch immer wieder aufs Neue. Besonders die kraftvolle und dennoch sanfte Stimme von Matt Berninger, aber auch das Zusammenspiel aller. Danke für dieses wunderbare Livekonzert!👍👍👍

[@stuartcowdrey8479]

Ambrosia for the soul. Outstanding.. What else would you expect from The National....11 on 10.

[@fizeludlow]

I saw them this week live in Mexico City and it was a truly unforgettable experience. The intensity and talent they bring when performing live is amazing and made me shiver several times during the concert Have been listening to different live recordings from them since the concert and this video is the best I found. These guys are absolutely unique!

[@susannekozieraz3645]

Meine Güte ist das ein geiler Scheiß! Ich kenne wirklich nur wenige Bands, die mich so berühren wie ihr es immer wieder schafft. Respekt und Love

[@ollebollebus]

Best thing Ive seen on KZbin.

[@pedroalvez87]

Released this as a live album, please!!

[@colefletcher8551]

Please release a live version of first two pages of frankenstein!

[@vascomedeiros3600]

I discovered the band in July 2022. They came to Lisbon for Rock In Rio 2023. I watched the concerts live on TV. I was waiting to watch the concert of the Muse. Right before, it was The National's concert. I thought "Let's listen to these guys and wait for the Muse", not knowing who the hell were The National. Right on one of the first songs they played (Don't Shallow the Cap) I hugely impressed and touched by the interpretation and sense of giving it all of the vocalist. I was amazed. I was speechless. Since that day, I have listened to all albums and multiple KZbin live concerts of the band. On 2022 they even came twice to Portugal for 2 concerts, in 2 festivals, in less than 3 months. They are coming to Lisbon this October, and I'm not gonna miss it. I have the tickets! LET'S GOOOO

[@davidkretz8323]

Thanks for sharing. I am flying from Germany to Lisbon for the show in October because Lisbon is my favorite city in the world and The National! Can't wait.

[@pedrofaisca7578]

I'll be there in October, too

[@paulaartfactu5117]

Same. October i'll be there!

[@livinsurfside]

Not likely they'll visit Connecticut! Have to settle for the CDs

That final part of Tropic Morning News with the two guitars on fire is one of the best things that they've ever done. What a great fucking song

[@mochos76]

the best of the indie generation, and free on u tube!!

[@petercurrie8047]

❤ this comment!! ✌️

[@MarkKremer-i4l]

Anyone else utterly mesmerized by "Alien"?

[@GeorgeSorosch]

Best Concert of The National - 10000 Mal gehört - vielen vielen Dank hierfür

[@amirzain415]

New Order Tshirt got me in the feels man.

[@maitrikka7355]

What in the world this sounds amazing. They're better than ever.

[@spnhm34]

“You can stop and start an athlete’s heart” is profoundly perfect

[@olgafilatova5988]

Guys, know that you have ardent fans in Russia. I don’t know why or how, but you fascinated me. Glad and happy to know you. Good luck and happiness to you❤

[@herocore1791]

The best Live of All Time for Me ! Thx The National !

[@k8la65t2qvpbl]

WE NEED THE LIVE ALBUM OF THIS!!!!!!!! I cant imagine not listening it on vinyl while sitting on the floor, half drunk thinking of all "what ifs" and feel like being there at this concert myself.

[@bell1974]

Best. Band. Period.

[@stevevoser]

what a band

[@GordonHilgers]

These guys need a live album. This is really good stuff.

[@plainsimplejoel]

Thank you from Australia. That was incredible.

[@conorsmith8126]

The best live recording of graceless I've heard - and I've been on KZbin looking for the best ones for near 10 years now. So glad you guys still play that song live!

[@jimmyhardley7419]

Watched the National in Perth Australia 2 weeks ago and the show was as good as this. Absolutely spectacular

[@Nicole-wd9pd]

saw them at the same show (if it was the first night), it was truly perfect!

[@pyometronguts]

I have great audio recordings of both Perth shows if you want them

[@pyometronguts]

@@Nicole-wd9pd I have great audio recordings of both Perth shows if you want them

[@Welcome2whereverUR]

Blood Buzz Ohio is one of my favorite songs of all time... It hits every chord in my heart.

[@solarcross]

i understand the lyrics, but i have no intellectual attachment to them, like, i haven't experienced what the lyrics are portraying, but for some reason, i get pangs in my heart, and cry, i don't pretend to understand it.

[@Welcome2whereverUR]

@chrisjohnssolarcross I think the song is ultimately about poverty and day to day living. I think it's kind of an industrial song, maybe written for or from the working class point of view and dealing with economic issues and things people face. I'm not from Ohio so maybe I'm wrong. I do like the song, though.

[@katyaford1386]

This is my favorite band now. I was so blown away when David Letterman introduced The National at the Stephen Colbert show.

[@RachP22]

Holy sh*t that rendition of Terrible Love!!! 😮❤❤❤

[@cloudy_wie_wolkig]

Can't explain how much I love this band 🖤🤍🖤 Also can't stop listening to Ice Machines🙃

[@nobbypiles9736]

They're ridiculously good live. If you get a chance, go and see them is my advice.

[@joshnkoy]

This is one of the best and one of my fave live performances this band has ever had and that’s the highest praise I can give this. I’m here nearly once a month alongside their 2006 El Castell show and to see their consistency and yet evolution is wild.

[@danr6752]

Thank you for making this available!

[@davebuckley7537]

Thanks for making this gig available for us all to see. Wonderful band. I'm in UK and going to see them tomorrow in Leeds.

[@valeriolongo447]

They played recently in Rome and I feel so stupid for taking time to listen to them just now. Hope they come back to play here soon. This is incredible..the emotions, the melancholy, the tie in my throath that im feeling while listening to this beautiful music.

[@RichardCole-zu3jf]

Beautiful, moving music....saw them in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, unforgettable, thank you The National!

[@georgenelborian8892]

Awesome, guys, you are ever better than before!!!

[@minimat7372]

drummer is a beast... and the whole Band is brilliant....

[@lorenzogiachin8624]

What a dream this show? Simply amazing...

[@tarheelbt]

Once Upon A Poolside....what a beautiful song, love the piano...what a perfect song to open with....

[@hmadgoghrod4234]

magnifique ! grand merci❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Aiur]

That rendition of Eucalyptus is absolutely wild and another reason to always see these gents live, it's something entirely different and special live.

[@volkl22]

So true... and it's not the only case with their songs!

[@UndercoverNormie]

I love that song so much. Devastating.

[@SocialMoney595]

Best song of the new album

[@jacktyme2002]

Goosebumps all the way through it

[@Rutherfordbcrazy12]

The chorus kind of kills it for me. It's kind of annoying.

[@GilbertEstoul]

This band IS blessed by melodies

[@jeanbl007]

All their songs get so much more intensity and character when played live ! So great this concert is uploaded 😀

[@johncampbell9136]

A live album would be fantastic. the studio albums sounds so different.

[@tray__z]

Saw them live for first time in Dublin last night. Am still on a high from it! They give it all live!

[@Adam-221B]

it was perfect, perfect, everything down to the last minute details. ❤

[@amauryamin3777]

The level of craftsmanship of the National is incomparable. I finally get to hear New Order T shirt in great video! ❤❤❤

[@AnthomyMcKeating]

Class!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kellyriches6094]

Excellent show! For me the best band in the world.

[@petercurrie8047]

One of bro! ❤

[@MrAlessandrocoutinho]

Thank you VERY MUCH... From BRAZIL!

[@robertcrowther6276]

Best yet, simply wonderful!

[@zakamoriarty]

Well this has totally convinced me to try and find a ticket to see them in London, UK this fall!

[@MrFoo-xf9gf]

Beautiful to see, that music still has the magic gift, to make you feel the happiest person on this almost fucked up planet. Cheers to the dude in the white shirt.

[@kampfstern7119]

I love it soooo much.... Greetings from Germany

[@London11245]

Once Apon A Poolside and Eucalyptus both masterpieces from First Two Pages album

[@bate671]

Ouvir The National é desligar da terra. fantastico

[@herocore1791]

Thank you for existing ! The passion and emotion you pour into your music is truly captivating. You are a true inspiration. Keep shining!

[@charlesbaran1106]

Why did it take me so long to find The National - just a month or two ago when Radio Woodstock played The Alcott? And to think this concert took place less than a half-hour from my home. It must have been quite an experience to be there, very different from next week's Madison Square Garden show. Superb concert film; the camera work and audio were excellent. Great music - thanks!

[@patrickryan5570]

I must admit the National are intriguing for they have a painfully magical authenticity - those whimsical lyrics are wonderfully observed - the singer has an endearing fragility surrounded by an orchestra of magical musicians who paint a beautiful landscape of sound that resonates perfectly with that lead voice - I want to find out more - They come to my home town in London later in the year so I will go and see them play live.

[@juanpalomar1179]

what u say is brilliant, dude

[@AlexHarper-y1n]

What is your name and surname?

[@AlexHarper-y1n]

I want to be friends with you ❤

[@theresabu3000]

They are great live. I saw them in Munich last year - though the Zenith location has no great sound. Still magical - when everyone sings along. Intimate, like in your living room while surrounded by hundreds of people ❤

[@darrenseymour7568]

This is superb, not only gifted to the followers but one of the best live gigs I’ve heard them perform - on top form The National!

[@ruioliveira-rp9mr]

Just amazing 😍😍😍 ! "Grease in your Hair" is pure Magic and Bryan makes me speechless with is wonderful drumming

[@lifeofnanaa]

I put this on my watch later list for when I'd have the time but goddamn I forgot just how good their concerts are and how good it would make me feel, should've watched it sooner! I am so stoked for the new album!

[@SPINUNDRUM]

New favorite band, they are incredible.

[@Kevadde]

Seeing the man in the white t-shirt celebrating his life makes me happy.🎉❤

[@buckstermonkey5590]

Love the live intensity of Eucalyptus. Missed from recorded version. Takes the song to another level.

[@marcomezzadri6842]

A real wonder. Thank you very much, The National, for this concert, these songs (wonderful interpretation, incredible recording).

[@sjreis]

No bullshit - this might be the best live concert I’ve ever seen and I don’t say that lightly. Amazing energy and the highest quality of musicianship - fearlessly authentic and genuine in every way. Wow.

[@larsenoksson9560]

Check out The Editors. Best concert I’ve been to in years!

[@johanblekkenhorst2325]

Can't wait to see them in Amsterdam

[@jeannetteloop502]

I enjoyed listening 🎶 to the music. Tears of joy. ❤Beautiful! I must admit my first time listening to the band. Guess I'm an old souI, listen to old music. I prefer music then to watch TV. I heard something driving home and decided to Google. I'm glad I did. All of the musicians are great!❤

[@robanderson1722]

They really are special live. Matt is living the good life by the looks of things though, such a distinctive voice.

[@jennyblairmcd]

Cant recall the last album i listened to on repeat. Cant get enough of this one. Thanks for this 🙏

[@JamonyorkeRecords]

the last one for me was 10 years ago. It was Reflektor by Arcade Fire and I spent countless nights listening to it. Now, thanks to The National, the same is happening. These jewels are not easy to find.

[@mdr1353]

To hear The National live simply makes them even better. So good. Eucalyptus live - wow! Graceless - the best! And Light Years I can never get enough. I could go on. Love this band❣️

[@ashishkulkarni9783]

Can't wait for my first National concert in Munich this October ! ❤ Eucalyptus already seems like the new Mr. November, although they're playing it early in the setlist

[@ryankotack]

stunning. these beauts never miss. blessed to listen.