The National Perform 'You Had Your Soul With You'

[@willthompson7100]

How do they do it? How do they keep getting better and better?

[@laetus1578]

they've got absolutely different story than the other bands, they're like WINE, older means better!

[@SergioAllIndie]

The National might be the best band in the world right now, seriously

[@theamazingbrokenman]

the don't get better and better. high violet was their peak. now they sound mostly generic.

[@WiloPolis03]

They've done it all, they even snuck in a song in Portal 2 (aka the greatest puzzle game ever made)

[@thedavidjscott_]

I hope I’m as badass as Matt when I get to his age. The man is a legend.

[@goldwincs]

damn, it sounds as good as the studio version. or maybe even better. The National never dissapoint.

[@cftpafan]

@@DJKinneythey didn't say it sounded like it, they said it sounded as good.

[@OurFamilyInMotion]

Song sounds good until the misdirection about two minutes into the song and then it reaches heavenly heights.

[@OGTheNothingMan]

Maybe better than record

[@FdeCabo]

Maravillosos coros, maravilloso todo!

[@megglesahnlehkeyi]

I loved this so much. Can't wait for the new album.

[@danheffernan4]

Good lord. That moment at the end of the string / guitar crescendo when the piano kicks in and then the female voice comes in. Goosebumps. I honestly like this rendition as much as the studio version.

[@PensAndPixelsWendyHJ]

I love how they're grown over the years. I saw them at a small club in Seattle about 15 years ago and I've been a fan ever since. Their sound is so distinctive!

[@LadyUndeath]

So true! I heard them for the first time back in 2011 thanks to Portal 2 and the song Exile Vilify. Never would've predicted at the time they'd become my favourite band. Or that 11 years on I would *still* feel that same excitement I felt when Trouble Will Find Me came out with each new release. Their earlier albums have aged like fine wine, the new music does not disappoint and it's something that is loved by people of all ages. They really are a timeless band. Edit: Idk if you follow them closely, but they released a single in 2020 called Never Tear Us Apart as well as a song they did for a film named Cyrano (that song being Somebody Desparate). You should give those two a listen if you haven't already! I'm hoping the recent releases mean there's a new album in the works.

[@mes1980]

The National get better and better... love this band so much.

[@Vianeigh863]

This is in my opinion the best song of the year.

[@alberteinstein5687]

Bryan Devendorf is really something else

[@_jake_doran]

Einstein you're a genius

[@DanceOn]

What an epic performance, too excited for the album to drop!

[@Rainy-In-The-Desert]

Absolutely beautiful, just a stunning sound. They're not my usual style of music but they're lovely all the same

[@thomasdoyle6812]

The female singer’s dress looks like the album cover to Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers.

[@saradalsavio6257]

that's actually Bryce's wife Pauline de Lassus (also known as Mina Tindle)!

[@thomasdoyle6812]

Sara Dal Savio Wow that’s cool!!

[@dmax5722]

"Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers" - Thank you Thomas Doyle. You are blessed with wit and creativity...

[@TalesfromtheCradle]

Now the trick is go get them to play the occasional SSFDL track :'(

[@hanbanan4]

Everything this band releases makes my heart feel like it’s going to explode. I love them so much.

[@LT24ful]

Can't wait for the whole album!!

[@eniocontreras6110]

Huge nice perform of my favourite band of US

[@OurFamilyInMotion]

No camera on Bryan so can't see the beast-like drumming. Love the bridge redirection in this song.

[@litelbrown]

But who is the other drummer??

[@FirstnameLastname-kn5sw]

@@litelbrown Bryan moving real fast.

[@paulwhite5066]

Matt with a haircut is the best Matt

[@ObstacleOne1]

Long hair ElVy Matt is the best Matt ;)

[@darunia5632]

Paul S Boxer era Matt is my fave

[@FirstnameLastname-kn5sw]

Future bionic Matt with velociraptor legs for patrol and pursuit in the green wastes is best Matt.

[@Kdubb815]

Ugh I love this band so much!

[@loungefly92]

The pride of Cincinnati.

[@christinebogart3477]

I am really looking forward to this album! They sound really good!

[@RinRin_c]

They are incredible.

[@markmitterhuber]

❤️ The National ❤️

[@deleted5626]

This album is going to be fantastic.

[@queenmother123]

Trying to choose between The National and Vampire weekend for a concert. Thinking I'll do both. 😊

[@sleepygames]

Interesting that you say this, because after the first few bars of this performance, I said this sounds similar to Vampire Weekend.

[@mikethomas2191]

Both would be the only appropriate way to go! Yea, gotta do both

[@apullcan]

If I had to choose, I'd go National, but VampWeek certainly isn't a bad choice, either.

[@laurenrichards6113]

Just went to The Nationals concert in Columbus. Absolutely worth it!!

[@kendallcordova8253]

So. Amazing.

[@GregoryLuce]

God, The National + a string quartet. Could it be any better?

[@stevemartinish]

Yeah. They could play a good song. This song has no melody or feeling. You can't make a song good by piling more instruments on top of it.

[@GregoryLuce]

Guess we’ll have to agree to disagree on this one. Peace!

[@bigeggmayo123]

@@stevemartinish lmao what name a song that has melody or feeling, acording to you??

[@stevemartinish]

@@bigeggmayo123 La plus belle des maisons by Pierre Lapointe -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/raG4g3aoh6dlq8k

[@thomasjcox]

I really like the the guitar and drums in this, most of the non singles are mellow but this one is so quick, the drums played so well it almost doesnt sound right but there is so much energy. the beat is hard to follow but the energy is what holds the song together, the strings help with that too,

[@Sharon_Cort]

Can't wait for the album!!

[@gibb253]

sublime

[@rich.muzzaman]

So damn good!

[@jielunchen8475]

It’s Alicia Vikander aka Tomb Raider / the robot from Ex Machina on the cover. She appears in their Light Years music video. Really beautiful song as well.

[@ollis.1605]

She's also the star of the short film by Mike Mills

[@billyadesola3995]

I just love them so much😭

[@thomasjcox]

I started listening to them about 5 years ago. I have to admit i have maybe less than 10 songs I’m really into but its not so much emphasizing on a single instrument, some bands are big on synth, keys, guitar, bass or drums, they’re more on the melody. There isn’t a single instrument than sticks out with this band to me. It’s how the music mixes together i like the most. The little guitar parts of this song and constant changing drum beats is what i like about this song.

[@gabrieledalena9142]

Had the privilege to listen to the whole album last week, what to say....another incredible record.

[@dreboy7688]

Amazing! :)

[@alexandercampbell7903]

The National AND "Your Teachers Are In A Band"

[@aconfidentliar9406]

Damn! fucking great!

[@ollis.1605]

Surely they performed Rylan as well? RELEASE THE TAPES! (please?)

[@matthewmoss1589]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2nclpuMiqtrnpI Enjoy

[@ollis.1605]

@@matthewmoss1589 that's literally my most watched KZbin video ❤️

[@jovanaajdinovic2852]

THE NATIONAL!!!!!!!!!!yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@valentinvalentin7212]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@jadenhuibregtse501]

I thought I would get a sneak peek into a new song from their album coming out Friday.

[@TchockyPuritan]

This album is a grower not a shower.

[@edstirling]

if you close your eyes you can see the montage of tv characters having feelings. this guy got the girl, this girl is alone, these friends are having fun, these friends are mourning, this guy sacrificed love for his career. shower me in clichés, adult contemporary. it's the only way i can calibrate the emotion chip.

[@pippipster6767]

I thought the thumbnail was Jeremy Corbyn 🤣😂🤣

[@iangray678]

They can do no wrong

[@6lillium]

10 years ago? Arcade Fire. Today? The National.

[@thisiscait]

I'll take both now thx!

[@paulsandor3522]

The National are the only 2000's band more popular now than they were back then. Arcade Fire, Death Cab, Okkervil River, Deerhunter, Grizzly Bear, Spoon, Decemberists etc., not so much. *btw, I love ALL these bands!

[@6lillium]

@@paulsandor3522 that's because they've gotten better....

[@apullcan]

@@paulsandor3522 Deerhunter got more popular after Halcyon Digest, which was released in the 10's, but you're right.

[@iwillnevergetone5]

twin firebirds

[@gibb253]

Not just Firebirds, but non reverse ‘birds😀

[@skullandbones1832]

You have no idea how hard I died when you left If I yield to my trances Will I get up close again? I had only one thing to do And I couldn't do it yet

[@hosseinheydari385]

Better than the studio version.

[@bbymig23]

Hi Late Show. Looks like you accidently posted the performance that was cut. They did it a second time and it sounded better.

[@RoxanneM-]

👍👏

[@normanozwald]

You spelled eighth wrong in the description.

[@Ronan31148]

Was that really worth the key strokes?

[@normanozwald]

@@Ronan31148 I guess

[@thisiscait]

@@Ronan31148 I mean, yes, if they read the comment and fix it? What's the harm either way, it's not your time.. 🤷‍♀️

[@markchapman8006]

Did anyone notice the guy in the beanie doing some weights training in the middle of the stage?

[@Rainy-In-The-Desert]

He's using one of those shakers that has rice like stuff in it. It's a musical instrument, but it does look like a piece of gym equipment 😂

[@markchapman8006]

@@Rainy-In-The-Desert haha don't worry I know what it is!

[@Rainy-In-The-Desert]

@@markchapman8006 Ok, haha, I want completely sure if you were serious so I thought it best to explain 😁 glad to see it wasn't needed!

[@stevensmtd]

Hi Mark! I was busy losing myself in videos of The National and who do I see in the comments section. Hope you're well, buddy.

[@markchapman8006]

@@stevensmtd Matt! I'm great, how are you? Glad to see you're still listening to them! I've pre-ordered the new Bruce album...

[@cilycwmmoths2565]

Oooft, that's Kate Stables from This is the Kit on the right. Just sayin'.

[@Alia-bc3rc]

Their album cover looks like Arthur Beatrice's Keeping The Peace.

[@conorwright7402]

Does anyone know where Matt got his shirt from?

[@carolinecahill404]

I'm also wondering this!

[@firmanang9132]

What is george from tigerbelly doing in colbert

[@teresah268]

More importantly, how did he get IN Colbert? 😉

[@IAmRedherrings]

LOL NOSOTROS PAPAYA

[@agunsux]

Anyone knows who's the female singer?

[@jen94372]

The one in the colorful dress is Mina Tindle also known as Pauline De Lassus. She's Bryce's wife. The one in the black dress is Kate Stables of This is the Kit.

[@Leobardo04]

esta canción me mata y a la vez me invita a vivir

[@veerchasm1]

Matt needs to wear a man bun to match the girls...instant theme

[@ThomasJakobMusic]

So wonderful they're actually coming closer to the sound of Arcade Fire.

[@JohnGieschenJr]

Holy shit I just figured they would be breaking up

[@lavenderjpeg]

what do you mean omg

[@alexgrey7278]

Ok, I know all the comments are about the performance, but I just wanted to say, that it looks like Jeremy Corbyn is singing in the thumbnail.

[@FirstnameLastname-kn5sw]

Eagerly awaiting THAT coverband. Hello, this is Jeremy Corbyn AND WE ARE THE NATIONAL ... HEALTH SERVICE

[@MrIsaacE]

is that jeremy corbyn

[@charliethegent]

Been to these tapings live. They're in the early afternoon and the audience energy during the musical performances is always embarrassingly low. They aren't encouraged to stand up or get into it and there's a wall of staff in front of them taping the show . Then they're encouraged to applaud as loudly as possible.

[@dafsdars]

they are pride of american music, twisted kind of things that for all of who blue and live are in their own.

[@johnwergeld]

Lots of women's voice in the new album.

[@charlie5115]

John John Is that an observation or a judgement?

[@gehtdinichtsan309]

too bad, was hoping for a "rains of castamere" performance. ;)

[@jan_mustang]

Klopp?)

[@goffenhiemer]

They must have had to do a couple takes because you can hear Cobert say "Thanks again" and "Much better" at the end

[@jaramoneja]

thanks again can be interpreted in different ways, but i'm 99% sure he didn't say much better. almost sounds like "thanks for stopping by" but i think it's not that, either.

[@alexandercampbell7903]

The National AND "One Of The Few White Male Bands From Privileged Backgrounds I Actually Like"

[@laetus1578]

can't wait to see you guys in russia or ukraine

[@-_IT_-]

Sounds off.

[@werners5191]

This could not have been less compelling, impressive, or memorable.

[@thisiscait]

You've clearly not seen 98% of KZbin music videos.

[@robertmitzenheim]

mmmm it’s somehow bit over the top. the strings, the backing vocals. i prefer them rawer.

[@Anelipot]

Although I love the band, I have to say that they are not at their best live. The mix in their live performances is quite often wrong to my ears. They are best enjoyed on vinyl record through a warm amp with a glass of whiskey in one hand - their genius shines then.

[@JenReneetotheMax]

...and then we all die of boredom

[@chestermcgillicuddy4368]

If he actually had a voice they'd be fantastic!!!!!!

[@valorantparaburros]

what is that supposed to mean

[@Anelipot]

D B Although I love the band, I have to agree that they are not at their best live. The mix in their live performances is quite often wrong to my ears. They are best enjoyed on vinyl record through a warm amp with a glass of whiskey in one hand - their genius comes out then.

[@salomp1452]

meh, The National peaked at High Violet.

[@thisiscait]

Hey can you tell us who wins the next super bowl? I've always wanted to meet someone who knew the future! 😯

[@salomp1452]

@@thisiscait you sound upset. it's okay. it's just my opinion.

[@thisiscait]

@@salomp1452 Nope, not upset 🤷‍♀️ maybe you're not as good at reading into things as I thought 🤔

[@salomp1452]

Cait P. wow, you really got me good. you're so clever! also, if you weren't upset why would you reply to my comment? LOL

[@FirstnameLastname-kn5sw]

@@salomp1452 Did she make you upset then?

[@proteusswarm7291]

This band had been releasing the same album over and over again since 2001. It's a good album, but they need to shake up the formula.

[@farfromsensibletv]

Uhh this album has nearly entirely different vocals and the last 5 have been pretty different?

[@halt.halt.halt.]

It’s actually really funny you mention this on a performance of the most 'different' record they ever made. For the first time ever they had such crucial changes in sound, I‘d say. Female vocals throughout the whole album and different song structures and lyrics due to the collaboration with Mills for the short film.

[@darkforcex7362]

That band really sucks. I could play better with kindergartners as back up and a drum loop. Js

[@TalesfromtheCradle]

dude I know, I love limp bizkit too.

[@thisiscait]

That's awesome, so what band are you in? Link us to your website!

[@IAmRedherrings]

I liked everything but the guitarist who played two notes very loudly

[@daveg4495]

Pretentious posers at best!

[@FixNewsPlease]

Glad that's over.

[@ashramedia]

So boring.

[@donb6897]

now say what you like so the rest of us can take a shit on it

[@aricgoss]

I feel like it’s a bad version of Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s. Check them out, they rule.

[@affenket]

Aric Goss - nah, they’re pure trash

[@aricgoss]

NO THEY AREN’T 😡😬

[@Andre3000TheGiant]

I don't think you watched the same video as the rest of us

[@SoberHusky]

Sorry guys, but what's so great about this? Sounds mediocre to me, and the national are all but that, usually.

[@AlexHerlan]

Really lame musical guest's lately

[@TheInselaffen]

You have poor taste.

[@jarredcoffey6809]

Alexander Herlan Or your music tastes are trash.

[@krazbergolsen6091]

Have they had Justin Bieber and ed sheren on yet?

[@thefrayedfiles7813]

Really lame commenters on KZbin lately

[@Andre3000TheGiant]

Poor take here mate, The National are god-tier