The National perform "Runaway" live in Studio Q

[@manconoo]

Their album Boxer helped me when my mother passed away suddenly 2 yrs ago.Couldn't stop playing the album in my car stereo as I just drove around aimlessly through the streets of Dublin.This band will forever have a place in my heart.

[@HeartbreakingBravery]

One of the most emotionally devastating compositions i've ever heard. Art in its highest form. A million times thank you to The National for this. I'll be pre-ordering this album.

[@coffieehouses]

oh my god i cry every time i hear this song!!!

[@koptaman]

Its rare to find a band this consistently good through album after album. If this tracks anything to go by thats not gonna change.

[@nigenj13]

a few years ago we had the privilege to organized their concert in our club. Live and as a people are so friendly and special: D aaaa I can not wait to hear them again live.

[@songofstars]

There's something about this that is so incredibly moving. I can feel it deep inside

[@supercowdk123]

i remember seeing them over summer...one of the greatest shows i had ever been too.

[@TheConstellation72]

This is such a great track....really slow burning...This has a feel of Tindersticks to it-which can only be a good thing... The National deserve to be massive.

[@bpholter]

Unbelievable, absolutely brilliant. Well done.

[@diporsamigos]

"I'll go braving everything Through the shine of the sun But I won't be no runaway Cause I won't run ... Go ahead, go ahead" TOP!!!

[@zeblechov]

A fantastic rendition to a great song. It is a pleasure.

[@TylerBurkhart]

everyone needs to see them live. it should be required in high school music classes.

[@YouGenie]

Love this song. Have never heard of the National 'til now.

[@design321]

This version is even nicer than the rendition on the album. A truly beautiful piece by a very original group.

[@aresmith540]

Just listened to this song on the radio, it's a beautiful sound. If they still need a name Runaway is good but I liked the image of being led to the flood, invoked by the lyrics.

[@JefferyHunt]

Legendary, classic bands still exist today and here they are: U2, Wilco, Arcade Fire, The National.

[@robduncan7409]

Couldntve said it better myself, they are in a league of their own when it comes to music. Its beautiful, unique and just each song is truly special

[@DuBziDriFT]

Matts voice in this performance is incredible

[@DuBziDriFT]

Well, more than usual

[@StringDad]

Beautiful song. One of my favorites by these guys. Keep coming back to it.

[@rdclemente1]

There are 16 estranged people here. This music is fuckin amazing!!! So great...soooo cooolllll !!! LOVE YOU!!!

[@veryoldandugly]

His voice brings you deep inside your soul....

[@JCLII]

wow. it amazes me how much i love every single one of their songs. i agree with a previous post about being able to listen to their albums straight through and being blown away by them all. their writing, rhythm;everything is just fantastic. i can see how they may not be for everyone, but if you really appreciate the story of their songs, you can't help but love them. can't wait for the new album. i've seen them live twice. i will see them every time they come to raleigh. fan for life.

[@mcdoogs87]

The national are one of those bands like nick cave or tom waits that once you get into them, they become your favorite band.

[@jjoalof]

His god damn voice! Silky smooth, powerful and so... perfect.

[@MrDjohnson29]

I'm someone lucky enough to have 'stumbled upon' this amazing band. His voice is incredible, so cool and strong, yet relaxed.

[@RobFomenko]

But I won't be no runaway 'Cause I won't run No, I won't be no runaway 'Cause I won't run No, I won't be no runaway

[@bill3901]

I love them too and there is something about this song, I can't explain it

[@badmoocat33]

I Loved loved loved this!!! This band has a depth a lot of other new bands can't compete with.

[@Naughtmauro]

everytime i here this one i just get chills, in a good way,

[@nicholashorbay]

Eyes Closed the whole time baby!

[@tekjansenV2]

probably the best song on the album

[@Braeburn]

Just gets better and better.

[@PositiveLastAction]

High Violet should be the album of the year...it's that good.

[@davemitrani]

This song is absolutely amazing.

[@cherryberry360]

The National does some amazing stuff! I haven't heard a song of theirs that isn't super creative and beautiful and like listening to a story. Lovelovelove.

[@PopeOfMope]

can't wait to see them tonight at royal festival hall

[@asienkany]

One of the best best there is right now imo, i love their music so SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pparsow]

Its a song you wish would never end!

[@EnzoGiannotti]

Listen guys...this IS a BAND!

[@AttilaFenyvesiINFLAGRANTI]

What a smooth song in this mad world! Free and amazing!

[@skeskali]

Beautiful, haunting. And so nice to see that they're excellent live performers as well.

[@utubevidproducer]

I can honestly say I love this band, they do it all for the love of the music and are from Ohio!!! Awesomeeeeeeee

[@MA-sn6rw]

One of the most beautiful things in this ugly world.

[@bright9]

quite a poet really, it's nice to find pop lyrics that make you stop and think, now and then

[@ryanmmacoustic]

These guys put on the best live show I have ever seen

[@aronofski]

They are awesome!! I'm looking forward for their new piece of art...

[@Meganbeechpoet]

Seeing these guys at Glasto ... soooo excited!

[@mcdoogs87]

yeah me too! psyched!

[@jankuiper3422]

You know what I like about the national. Evyertime I see them they just stand and play. No bullshit. Nothing flashy just good music. If you can get a good song without halfnaked lady's humping your legs you probably have talent.

[@robo2429]

what a fantastic band. just heard them for the first time awesome!!!

[@tjedney87]

His voice is unbelievable, best band on the scene

[@soCtra]

This song is awesome! Really looking forward towards their new album!

[@rockstarastronaut]

All the Wine is one of my favorite songs. This is great, and they're an all around great band.

[@2davew]

The National and Talisker whisky : a marriage made in heaven.

[@lukeisastalker]

this was the first song i listened to in 2010

[@bright9]

Quite a poet, really. It's nice to find pop lyrics that stop you now and then.

[@AndreiGavrilMH]

Something beyond music !

[@Candyliz2003]

They make my blood buzzzzzzzzz : D

[@hemanth020784]

the live video just gave me goosebumps ..

[@trevillo]

Una muestra más de lo que este grupo puede hacer... batería, voz, guitarras, bajo, pianos, violines, trompetas... todo ello sonando en plena harmonia. Desde hace tiempo The National es mi formación favorita y espero que no le pase como a otras que se le sube la fama a la cabeza a medida que ganan popularidad. Ojalá vengan vuelvan pronto a Portugal!

[@melissamaeyong]

can't. wait. til. the. new. album. comes. out.

[@manconoo]

samjhow3 Thanks for the tip man. - that is the only album that I don't have! Will be putting that right ASAP. These guys never let the side down. What an amazing band.

[@youenl]

Fantastic song once again ! Can't wait to see them in France.

[@Natey5280]

song is spectacular

[@ilovemyhoens]

This is absolutely mindblowing

[@asienkany]

what a great music!!! and matt's vocals are always superb.

[@chrupkilubie]

his voice is really amazing...

[@StaringatheSun764]

The National is just an all around amazing band. Lyrically and instrumentally their songs just seem to take me over. Also, i don't know very many bands, indie or mainstream, that can come out with so many songs, so consistently, that i just love. Name one "bad" National song...Saying that, Alligator and Boxer have many different aspects to them but i love alligator because of the way Matt Berninger gets so passionate. Sorry for being so wordy, what a great band. You forgot All the Wine...unreal.

[@Sethemo]

Well there you have it, folks. All art.

[@mypuzzlemusic]

I'm agree with you, i prefer Alligator, for me it's absolutly incredible, all songs are amazing, I can listen it regularly without problems. I dont find fair words to say what extent ALLIGATOR is splendid... I'm French ;-D

[@IndigoAngel75]

Can't wait for The Greek in LA!!!!!

[@rikyto6153108]

i love this band very very much

[@ungiornodellanno]

RUNAWAY... Great!

[@nakamichiguy]

Stunning.

[@blackfrancis55]

love the national. i frankly don't care if he mumbles or sings. they're brilliant.

[@Joemckna]

@krzhizhanovsky Very nicely put, I'm glad someone else picked up on that. If all of us late 20 somethings are going to have our quarter life crisis, then at least we can have a good soundtrack to it :-)

[@1iammc]

Beautiful

[@90210annabeth]

from Warm Bodies, love that Movie.

[@spanieldan0s]

Right on! Looking forward to listening to the new album...

[@scndsky]

This version is better than the one on High Violet. It's more pure and honest. I also liked it when he changed the lyrics to "go ahead, go ahead, and I'll try not to care tonight".

[@2xdaily]

beautiful

[@ilovemyhoens]

They are amazing

[@Boionic]

Wo0oW such a niCe Voice he have.. Beautiful captivating deep voice 2 ;)

[@cherryberry360]

That voice ... mmmm. :) . I just melt!

[@Airblade90]

Wow, fantastic

[@MA-sn6rw]

this is pure healing

[@Crashoverall]

So beautiful

[@TheIrishMcLovin]

Listen to their albums in this order mate: Boxer Alligator The Virginia EP The Cherry Tree EP Sad Songs for dirty Lovers The National Look out for Fake empire, apartment story, geese of beverly road, brainy, slow show, fuck there are so many gems. Count yourself lucky you stumbled along a awesome band.

[@TheConstellation72]

Really excited about the new album and seeing them in May at the RAH.....

[@mickb55]

I was feeling at a low ebb before I found this, I just let it wash all over me like a musical balm - I feel so much better for it Shamefully, I've not heard this band before - I will put that to rights come payday!! Love it!GHFOG

[@yriccoh]

library flood. library=arcade flood=fire. the friendly canadian band matt refers to in the intro cryptically is arcade fire

[@averybigbadger]

i need this album to come out already!

[@cmorden]

older sheratons and riviera's had that tailpiece. it's called a frequensator tailpiece. they stopped putting that one the sheraton's when they became the "sheraton II" model. i'm going to say that aaron's is an original sheraton, or has had the frequensator added onto it. the headstock is the giveaway. either way, it's a nice guitar.

[@sephaen]

fantastic.

[@thesylph85]

How can 10 people don't like this song and this version? Human beings are weird.

[@Braeburn]

such an important band

[@kenobigirliz]

This is "Runaway" from "High Violet," which is an amazing album by The National..though a tad bit slower than the album version....great song though

[@djcoolm]

I love Geese of Beverley Road. But there aren't many youtube videos of it. Its a shame.

[@hodgins]

amazing

[@zanecody]

@blakcpavement agreed... there one of the best bands I have ever seen live. i would say see them in a small venue there vary intimate with the crowd... (gave him a high five during Mr. November) :)