www.theaudioper... The National performed "Afraid Of Everyone" on the Late Show with David Letterman on 5/13/2010. Follow us on Twitter / theaudioperv
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@bernlin20006 жыл бұрын
A band so good, they can get Sufjan to be background vocals (the dude is a musical genius). Wow! Matt's vocal performance is dead-on here.
@utuber28 жыл бұрын
You know you're doing something right when Sufjan Stevens is your backing singer :)
@PanthurAlexander3 жыл бұрын
The elusive
@freddiewadling2090 Жыл бұрын
hahaha
@freddiewadling2090 Жыл бұрын
dinnt even see im therr
@nickfromCO12 жыл бұрын
whenever i'm having a shitty day... I like to click on this specific performance, turn my headphones up full blast, and get the chills.
@deliriousmysterium81372 жыл бұрын
I'm crying seeing this now. I love life for these moments. I've been abducted and locked up and tazed and pepper sprayed by my own family to make me stronger as a human as a child and music helps me escape to that place I used to go to when I escaped the pain. But now I find myself just sick and looking for that high to help me...
@Disambiguation1444 ай бұрын
I still do too. Letterman had a couple performances with that same holy S factor. This and TVOTR wolf like me. Check it out. Time flies as I reply to a 11 year old comment. lol. Cheers
@sergioolaciregui72857 жыл бұрын
Still I think one of the greatest live performances I've ever seen
@stevenstewart63498 жыл бұрын
I'm a bit late to the party, but these guys are outstanding. Letterman's appreciation is evident.
@mat_hmm14 жыл бұрын
This is a great song - basically it's only 4 chords all around, but they keep adding new things through the song, and the suspense grows, it's just brilliant. I also like the fact that at Letterman's show artists perform live, not from some stupid playback.
@charleshonnor49110 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the New Order style guitar that starts about 2:45. From then on in it gets more Joy Division in style. Outstanding. The National are one of the best bands in the world right now.
@cillian19838 жыл бұрын
gotta love that drumming
@SeaHorseGypsy14 жыл бұрын
i spontaneously erupted into a standing ovation immediately after this ended. I had no control over it. OH MY GOD this band.
@stevesayewich85945 жыл бұрын
Just saw the video, "Light Years." This group continues to be mind blowing. Here is where it all began for me.
@jimkella10 жыл бұрын
How do I like this twice !
@jimkella7 жыл бұрын
Still as good!
@LucienneVutleine6 жыл бұрын
How do you like this a hundred times is what i'm asking.
@jimkella6 жыл бұрын
how has this not got more views ?
@SudooPudoo5 жыл бұрын
Create two accounts and like from both
@reubenbell19804 жыл бұрын
Jim Kelly I love that you came back 4 years later to point out it still doesn’t have enough views.
@vstromolado8 жыл бұрын
breathtaking performance. .. epic band and song.. unique vocals
@yes-xi2xr2 жыл бұрын
I discovered them through my chronic paranoia when I was 16, now I’m 17, came back to this amazing band these people are amazing, when I watch amazing performers like these, I don’t wanna sing I’m afraid of everyone, I have a better trust in people after discovering this amazing band, less paranoia, anyways I love this so much ❤️exactly what the host said” I don’t know what to say”
@MrMRW14 Жыл бұрын
I used to commute on the London Underground for one hour (each way). Often at 5 or 6am. I would always have the National on full blast. It got me really psyched for work
@cptmanifest14 жыл бұрын
I've seen The National live twice now, and they're one of the few bands who are completely at their best live.
@Danzig671813 жыл бұрын
David Letterman is pleased. And he is a lord seldom pleased by the music of the surfs.
@0412lennon10 жыл бұрын
the national with sufjan stevens, eric clapton and john lennon
@ericmsandoval9 жыл бұрын
Oh my God you're right
@alexkeegan59339 жыл бұрын
+Sergio Cabrera except that is actually sufjan... pitchfork.com/news/38803-the-national-bring-sufjan-stevens-to-sing-backup-on-letterman/
@krusher1816 жыл бұрын
Sufjan actually recorded some stuff on a couple of their albums I think, definitely one of them; Boxer. He played “the difficult piano parts” lolz
@zorelwood2434 жыл бұрын
Yaaaaaaaaaas
@nickfromCO13 жыл бұрын
probably the most powerful performance i've ever seen on letterman
@ripelivejam14 жыл бұрын
so eerie. i also like that Matt can still scream/sing when he needs to.
@lunatix1118 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps...
@mat_hmm14 жыл бұрын
there's only 4 chords repeated on and on through the song, but there is so much action going on in it, that it gives the chills. simplicity is beautiful. this song, and the whole high violet proves it.
@tietensex14 жыл бұрын
They touched me with this song like only saints can do. If there were still some tears left inside here, I would have started to cry.
@lejardine12 жыл бұрын
i love it when a band sounds good live and recorded
@gracewatchesvideos14 жыл бұрын
Such a solid record. And it's so great to see Sufjan live!
@sergioolaciregui72858 жыл бұрын
Breathtaking
@joannaholder14 жыл бұрын
My personal favorite on the album and Sufjan is credited with backup arrangement for that song. Saw them Live in April and they were amazing!!!
@toughbail45614 жыл бұрын
I love the end yelling, "YOUR VOICE is swallowin' my soul soul soul!"
@MrHellothisisme12 жыл бұрын
It's like the lyrics are hiding his tears. Such an amazing preformance, it makes me cry.
@iluvhockey913 жыл бұрын
All-time favourite performance by The National.
@hodgins14 жыл бұрын
two amazing artists
@izl31014 жыл бұрын
AMAZING. love the national. love sufjan. what a beautiful collaboration on a bone chilling song. High Violet is an album you can listen to over and over again~ BAM saturday!
@TheGreve14 жыл бұрын
Wow, this songs grows stronger for every listening. I'll love this live!
@Velourium12 жыл бұрын
The National is so good at music.
@marcelopontes70464 жыл бұрын
for me it is one of the best bands of all time !!!
@hobojungle112 жыл бұрын
I'd say this is Letterman's best performance that he's had.
@mzex13 жыл бұрын
I've seen the live twice in Croatia. they were amazing. especially first time 2007 in Pauk.
@CaliforniaJoker113 жыл бұрын
I've had to stop listening to The National on my iPod when I'm walking around in public. I can't help but start shaking/nodding my head and mouthing along to the words.
@idn14 жыл бұрын
WOW! I'll admit I didn't really know these guys existed for a long time and only recently started paying much attention so I'm not quite biased yet. That said, this is perhaps the most powerful late night TV musical performance I've seen. Great stuff!
@fitzthecat4 жыл бұрын
This is the video that first put me on to The National. Grateful for the years of great music.
@stephaniapino2402 жыл бұрын
Lyrics ❤️ Then I'm radio and then I'm television I'm afraid of everyone, I'm afraid of everyone Lay the young blue bodies, with the old red violets I'm afraid of everyone, I'm afraid of everyone With my kid on my shoulders I try Not to hurt anybody I like But I don't have the drugs to sort I don't have the drugs to sort it out, sort it out I defend my family with my orange umbrella I'm afraid of everyone, I'm afraid of everyone With my shiny new star spangled tennis shoes on I'm afraid of everyone, I'm afraid of everyone With my kid on my shoulders I try Not to hurt anybody I like But I don't have the drugs to sort I don't have the drugs to sort it out, sort it out I don't have the drugs to sort I don't have the drugs to sort it out, sort it out Your voice has stolen my soul, soul, soul Your voice has stolen my soul, soul, soul Your voice has stolen my soul, soul, soul Your voice has stolen my soul, soul, soul Your voice has stolen my soul, soul, soul Your voice has stolen my soul, soul, soul Your voice has stolen my soul, soul, soul Soul soul soul soul soul Your voice has stolen my soul, soul, soul Your voice has stolen my soul, soul, soul Your voice has stolen my soul, soul, soul Soul soul soul soul soul
@warrenmusic14 жыл бұрын
"I don't know what to say. That was beautiful." Nice. Made Dave speechless.
@frontiercity32113 жыл бұрын
This performance is out of this world, simply amazing
@jcozza9213 жыл бұрын
you're voice is swallowing my soul...great song
@foxxsharkable113 жыл бұрын
so touching that i could cry
@IRLKids7914 жыл бұрын
I'm seeing them in November, and f they're anything like as good as this, I can't wait!
@LanceJeter3414 жыл бұрын
sooo soo good
@teemuestonia14 жыл бұрын
holy shit.... one of the most powerful songs i have ever heard! with one word -amazing!
@MuppetsFan112 жыл бұрын
At 3:06, you can tell every member of the band is feeling the exact same beat. Like a freight train that can't be stopped.
@muzboz13 жыл бұрын
Fantastic drums. Beautiful backing vox. Love that guitarist's tone. Wow. Epic.
@osufan12412 жыл бұрын
I've never noticed that before, but you're totally right. Not that they sound or look alike, but the emotion and presence Ian and Matt bring.
@MuppetsFan112 жыл бұрын
The guy playing the harmonium looks like every Psych professor ever.
@kap004114 жыл бұрын
The National, God I love these guys...
@nettaricchi10 ай бұрын
mi guardare il video in loop, solo per rivedere il finale, quando la canzone finisce e Letterman irrompe, dicendo soddisfatto: "Wow! Wonderful!"
@TheMarioblue14 жыл бұрын
@BeezoHow It's a harmonium, a sort of portable organ with a manual bellows. It's been used in folk music and classical music as well, such as Dvorak's Five Bagatelles for 2 Violins, Cello and Harmonium.
@TheSimonNightingale13 жыл бұрын
Your soul is swallowing my voice...
@laineofspain14 жыл бұрын
Too good for words!
@shaunam70768 ай бұрын
I Miss The David Letterman Show ....
@kidaa2414 жыл бұрын
just awesome! Congratulations!
@caballitamarina112 жыл бұрын
SO awesome. Matt looks so dapper in this video. :)
@Thefirstfisherman13 жыл бұрын
just amazing
@boerdesign11 жыл бұрын
....awesome drums!!
@matmoo3013 жыл бұрын
superb
@NastyfoxChannel Жыл бұрын
I like those 3 cymbal hits the drummer starts doing at 2:07 it fits the song perfectly. What a shame it's missing from the studio version.
@mickycee6413 жыл бұрын
What a performance.....
@hobojungle940311 жыл бұрын
Letterman being blown away, ftw.
@Justentime7714 жыл бұрын
Great song/band!
@brad780114 жыл бұрын
best band in the world yall get into em before it's too late!!
@823south12 жыл бұрын
beautiful
@monicasolax14 жыл бұрын
amazing preformance....
@Takk614 жыл бұрын
My favorite on their album.
@eutychus3714 жыл бұрын
Amazing performance, all-around. Even if Sufjan weren't there, I'd still have to say this is my favorite vid of this song.
@YugiohMaster19912 жыл бұрын
No one is "too good" to be backing vocals for anyone. He's obviously doing this out of respect for a great band. I'm sure he feels honored to share the stage with them and they're all probably really good friends.
@bigyellowdinosaur12 жыл бұрын
goosebumps
@caffeinated1zz1314 жыл бұрын
God, I love The National
@user-hn2bo2pn7t2 ай бұрын
Good stuff❤
@GOOBERZ1113 жыл бұрын
Haunting...
@thebuddhapestsband1 Жыл бұрын
I had to learn this song on acoustic guitar, Am C F Dm, awesome
@Spike2947 жыл бұрын
this song is so true. hot damn
@LouisGalore14 жыл бұрын
Letterman stunned yet again
@DonSamji13 жыл бұрын
Wow... that's a Harmonium. Never expected to see one of that here.
@Fietsflip14 жыл бұрын
That was a damn strong live performance!
@MrNathancast14 жыл бұрын
l love this.
@babycakers14 жыл бұрын
so fucking fantastic I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM IN JUNE
@medicineman198114 жыл бұрын
The album might be the best album of the year for me!
@detectiveyoshi12 жыл бұрын
how i wish i could hear this live
@Hjgfrfjufdetivjiu11 ай бұрын
Best version
@mojotheaverage12 жыл бұрын
that's cool dude. It's nice to actually see one of those rare occasions when two people who disagree on the internet can actually come to an amicable and mature conclusion :D
@TheEzacal14 жыл бұрын
best band ever
@monkermano12 жыл бұрын
amazing........
@thestormlscoming12 жыл бұрын
so many awesome things about this video, but can i just add that i love the way matt dances to the beat at @2:10
@OnkelKiki12 жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff! #musicisthekeytovictory
@lebadiec512 жыл бұрын
Bellissima!!!!!
@DuBziDriFT7 жыл бұрын
So that's what Sufjan looks like without a cap.
@823south13 жыл бұрын
Sufjan! The National! incredible
@The51710513 жыл бұрын
Very nice I must say!
@PhilSiniscalco11 жыл бұрын
It's Very effective
@therewerewolves13 жыл бұрын
I love how Matt unintentionally claps his own band at the start...
@griffenb14 жыл бұрын
my favorite off the new album
@sallyh.63622 жыл бұрын
Often you can tell talk show hosts are totally indifferent to a guest band. I thought that was pretty cool how Letterman says "man... wow...." kind of to himself before going on to say "I don't know what to say. That was beautiful." That's The National for you. Each song is a raw beautiful glimpse at the human condition that is shared with you, if you just pay enough attention to hear it.