The National on Letterman

The National on Letterman - July 24, 2007

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The National playing "Fake Empire" on Letterman. From July 24, 2007.

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@basselope1418 16 жыл бұрын

the drummer was a freelance proofreader at my company..sat right behind me. hehe. Luv their music. Thoughtful lyrics. Tight band. They deserve all the success and praise they get!

@erichart7210 9 жыл бұрын

Music guest like this is what made Letterman a great show.

@gqnelly 8 жыл бұрын

The National are the perfect blend of pop sensibility with liberal dashes of adventure, art and witty lyrics to weave a compelling musical fabric. Bryan Devendorf is one of the most underrated drummers in music today...that boy can play. Matt is like a lower registered Morrissey.....

@whiteshadow59 2 жыл бұрын

Not surprised the band has become bigger. Deserve to be bigger though like Nirvana big

@AK-cm8qe 11 жыл бұрын

How is this not not one of the great songs of our time?

@danielcallaghan5538 7 жыл бұрын

It is

@lewis123646 2 жыл бұрын

@@danielcallaghan5538 you beat me to it by 5 years

@stevestevens243 2 жыл бұрын

At my desk job. Thought of this song. Remember seeing them live, must have been 2011 or 2012. Those were some of the best times of my life. Was big into music. Been trying to capture some of that again. Re-listening to some of my faves. Such a great, underappreciated band. Hope I can get back to that place again.

@soccerjunkie7 15 жыл бұрын

These guys are one of the best "grower" bands in music. I was bored with em at first but now they are one of my favorite bands and I believe one of the best of this generation.

@Mynameisnumber5 11 жыл бұрын

This song needs to be the anthem of the world.

@consfasaCDMX 3 ай бұрын

Right now, April 2024, the #1 US rock band.

@TheDiggityDNG 12 жыл бұрын

It takes me at least 5 listens before I like a National album. Then it becomes something amazing and transcendent. If you don't like it, stick at it, it's very rewarding in the end. There are so many layers and hooks that I just don't hear first time.

@mikelr98 8 ай бұрын

The opposite happens to me, it only takes listening the song´s intro, a few chords of it..or the oppening first line of the lyrics, the tone of voice of the singer, their style, the harmonics... etc.. it only takes a few seconds of the song to either love it or not care about it... I loved The National from the first few moments I found them... nothing to brag about it though... we are all different... on the other hand...don´t remember any other live performances as good as the one on this video... this one is perfect!

@citeriorcf 9 жыл бұрын

this is one of my favorite band and on of my favorite song

@ozhiphop47 10 жыл бұрын

I was really surprised by this! What a talented band, One of the ones who actually sound the same live as on the CD. One big fuckin' thumbs up.

@sergioolaciregui7285 6 жыл бұрын

That outro is fucking insane, chills every time

@dlanodrelda 15 жыл бұрын

Boxer doesn't have a weak track on it. Great to watch a band grow, and have a chance to grow.

@diasehmai 16 жыл бұрын

Very refreshing band - thoughtful lyrics, non-standard time signature, and everyone's got their egos in check. Almost unheard of. This album made most music critics top 20 album lists for 2007.

@unairisueno 15 жыл бұрын

Modest, elegant, full of style

@TheCatherinemh 11 жыл бұрын

Letterman has some FANTASTIC artists performing on his show. I heard this song at the end of an episode of "Southland" and JUST HAD to watch this again! These guys are AMAZING

@dreamkast0r 17 жыл бұрын

The National is one of the best bands playing music today, and easily the most underrated. Boxer is such a beautiful testament, they've finally nailed a production sound, and are incredible live.

@2Stardumb 15 жыл бұрын

The National still give me goose bumps on every listen they are one of the best of our time

@comurph 16 жыл бұрын

one of the most beautiful songs ever

@peterwoods9663 11 жыл бұрын

how is this not one of the great songs of our time !

@jillynewsom9308 Жыл бұрын

I still love this band!!

@bernhardlohr4662 2 жыл бұрын

Heard this song first time in New Zealand 11/2017 (!)... Walking around Wellington ,great music came out a musicstore ... ...it was "fake Empire"...! I bought right away theis great CD.....! B.L.,Greetings from Germany

@CARLORUSPONI86 13 жыл бұрын

definitively one of the best songs....so far..love it..

@RSLweblog 16 жыл бұрын

Saw this band sell out a large theater in Boston last year and then a few weeks later they played a tiny gig (just 253 max capacity) here in the city. Tremendous band - put them in my top 15 of 2007.

@funnyguy9711 3 жыл бұрын

Man I hope this message finds you still smashing life 13 years later. Time is an amazing thing.

@kyrill1986 16 жыл бұрын

I really love this song. I'm shivering everytime I hear it.

@yourfuzzyscarf 15 жыл бұрын

If you think this song is good, you should hear the rest of their catalog... it's just incredible. The best modern band.

@yankeefan2525 15 жыл бұрын

I just sold a Wurlitzer Electric Piano on eBay. The guy came to pick it up, and it turns out it was somebody working for The National. I sold the band one of the instruments they'll be playing. I had never listened to them before, but their music is really good. I'm glad I found them

@nakamichiguy 15 жыл бұрын

I really NEED to see these guys live. This album has haunted and lived with me since it came out. They're so amazing!

@pablomartinezmata9313 7 жыл бұрын

Thats is some cool drumming.

@LaurenAnyone 7 ай бұрын

Ok I still remember watching this all these years later!! Amazing

@brettnelson674 11 жыл бұрын

The anthem of the 2000s

@taure27 16 жыл бұрын

Wow, I think these guys are really fabulous! One of those few bands which combine great lyrics with great music.

@grizzlybear869 3 жыл бұрын

Fake Empire is so beautiful in this live version❤️

@lejuames 17 жыл бұрын

havnt been as excited about a band in years.god bless the national

@scottay69 15 жыл бұрын

this is my 3 year old son's favorite song, he calls it 'cool song' and wants to hear it over and over again

@brock1109 16 жыл бұрын

I love this band!! To see them live is a joy.

@brock1109 16 жыл бұрын

Wonderful live band!!! an absolute joyxxxx

@paulin77 2 жыл бұрын

Wow - brilliant. Such creativity!

@HerrMarzipan 14 жыл бұрын

amazing! listening to the album up and down all day

@Zeokoz 14 жыл бұрын

Definitely one of the best performances on Letterman ever... It just makes you appreciate the band and the song so much more.

@jefedezorros 16 жыл бұрын

The drummer is incredible. That he can maintain that time sig is amazing.

@LiliMesa87 14 жыл бұрын

Their music is so exquisit. This is why I love indie music, you can always find great writing and music composition.

@wphantom 16 жыл бұрын

Love it. Love the hi-hat in the last section stuttering while the snares are hit, love the grumbling guitars before the horns come in, love the end. LOVE IT

@absentgina 17 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for posting this. Awesome

@canuuuuuunot 13 жыл бұрын

The build up is gorgeous, it makes me happy instantly

@ralphroe5625 6 жыл бұрын

I love this song. First heard it playing under the final scene of Person Of Interest, S 05.09 "Sotto Voce." Haunting and so fit to the moment.

@KeliSchneider 14 жыл бұрын

what a great performance. I love this song even more.

@JohnnyWaterbucket 16 жыл бұрын

A breath of fresh air. Thats all I need say.

@DolphCas 13 жыл бұрын

Me too! i LOVE the way he holds the mic! ...Just like IAN CURTIS!...WHERE HE STOLE THIS MOVE FROM! u kids better recognize.

@TheBenny48 13 жыл бұрын

he holds the mic son passionately

@buckleygeneration 13 жыл бұрын

A couple of friends of mine who saw them live said that the way the singer performed on stage reminded them of me. I feel kind of flattered.

@butherecomesthefall 16 жыл бұрын

Just saw them live last night in dublin.....so beautiful i was reduced to tears...

@littlelesslove 16 жыл бұрын

nothing short of beautiful. just beautiful.

@jpcarter7392 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Southland (season 1 episode 1) for bringing me here...

@assyria24 16 жыл бұрын

luv the message - i hope we wake up soon.

@TG_2112 15 жыл бұрын

Saw at the Tabernacle in the ATL this summer! Mr. November nearly brought the place down. They are truly amazing!

@andrewharrison1194 15 күн бұрын

Still good lads! Just watched them live in Cardiff castle.

@kev221183gla 17 жыл бұрын

cant wait to see them in glasgow in november!! what a band

@WiloPolis03 3 жыл бұрын

This band's chemistry and writing is up there with Vampire Weekend, Bryan Devendorf is an amazing drummer

@WojtekBieganski 11 жыл бұрын

gives me chills every time

@askjewel 15 жыл бұрын

I think I might have to go buy this album every song I have heard from it so far I'm loving!

@darkmobohaha 16 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful. Can't wait until I see them in May!

@thestormlscoming 12 жыл бұрын

amazing! this is one of those songs you would think would not work out properly live, but they nailed it!

@lmaf1974 17 жыл бұрын

beautiful!

@chaddy91 14 жыл бұрын

beautiful.

@isitgettinheavy 13 жыл бұрын

Holy crap what a great song. I just discovered these guys...where the hell have I been?

@deadk133 14 жыл бұрын

Such a good live band... Very ready for the new album!

@SmallSilverRObot 16 жыл бұрын

Love these guys, amazing

@BigE2407 15 жыл бұрын

heard it on southland as well last night, great song

@hptschrfhr 17 жыл бұрын

great band and a wonderful song. i never heard of them , untill i saw them on letterman

@hagertt 16 жыл бұрын

Love his voice, love this song, love this band. The National rock man.

@DeviousBrute 17 жыл бұрын

got there album, and i love everything on it.

@TDaySpawn 17 жыл бұрын

Easily my favorite band, i randomly heard of em a while back when alligator came out n bought it. I just got Boxer and I think it's easily just as good if not better. I still haven't gotten sick of any of their songs!

@ben_mac8670 4 жыл бұрын

Your comment is one of the oldest iv seen on KZfaq

@keithbate9405 Жыл бұрын

14 years later . Better than ever. saw them play Manchester UK last Sat (27 August 2022) , and they are one of the best bands I have ever seen in 50 years of gig going . Seen around 1200 gigs /2000 bands with supports. My current Number 1 band and in my all time top ten with the Beatles, Wall of Voodoo, The Velvet U, Dead Can Dance, Fleetwood Mac, Joy D, REM , LP, Low

@keithbate9405 Жыл бұрын

@@ben_mac8670 I wonder if he still thinks the same. The band are even better in 2022 ! saw them last Sat . One of the greatest gigs I have ever seem in 50 years of gig going

@sweetswing1 17 жыл бұрын

I love this band, they are super great!

@jockemedkniven 16 жыл бұрын

the trumpet gives me frickin goosebumps

@bremex 16 жыл бұрын

I saw them at Coachella, one of the fucking best bands live I've seen... Very very underrated band, I loo0o0o0o0o0ove them!!!! A mate from Norway got me onto'em hahahaha!!

@moenethretro 15 жыл бұрын

i loveee this song,especially when you heard it at morning

@SlicingGinger 17 жыл бұрын

This song is so completely excellent.

@tvaddict69 13 жыл бұрын

This song just blew my mind.

@boratfrosty111 17 жыл бұрын

amazing band and song. first time i heard of em was on letterman. since then i bin a fan!!

@niffshack217 16 жыл бұрын

love the drums and the complex rhythms

@indyraider4 15 жыл бұрын

The National is my favorite band hands down.

@AlasdairD 16 жыл бұрын

Battle's John Stainer is amazing. The things he does just blow my mind.

@jorgie122 17 жыл бұрын

i LOVE THIS SONG it was the first song i ever heard by them and i love them

@crisatunity 17 жыл бұрын

Nice to see some good music on tv. Awesome.

@wildmikeman 13 жыл бұрын

love the trumpet in this

@easybuckets 16 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@Rael571 11 жыл бұрын

Total body goosebumps. Awesomeness personified.

@matt984 12 жыл бұрын

this song is best listened to while driving on an empty road on a cold autumn morning

@pumpei 14 жыл бұрын

I love how the keys player has a key on his Korg organ emulator taped down , and running through a vintage Tube Screamer. He just uses the organ drawbars to play a harmonic solo throughout, awesome.

@cyortiz05 14 жыл бұрын

So Very GOOD!!!!

@diegosam2010 15 жыл бұрын

me two. I think I'm in love with this band.

@jamesdardis 16 жыл бұрын

it's in 4/3. you can't tell until the drums come in. it's a really ballsy song to play as their network tv debut since they have so many great songs that are more accessible.

@andrebaiao 16 жыл бұрын

simplesmente, fantástico!!!!!!!!!! adoro

@justforfun73 16 жыл бұрын

my best song of 2007! grat!

@AGBEBAKU 16 жыл бұрын

marvelous!

@jordandavidfilm 15 жыл бұрын

first heard this song in the movie "battle in seattle" great movie btw! but this song is great I can listen to it all day, it's a beautiful song.

@exclamationpoint 15 жыл бұрын

ahahah completely agree. not to mention the Ramones, Spoon, The White Stripes, and countless other influential and excellent bands that have come from the US in the past 4 decades.