The National - About Today (@ Spin)

[RichySKing]

Like this is Warrior DID NOT bring you here!!!!

[tehm0n]

It's The National. I don't need anything to bring me here

[stahlboy100]

Don't doesn't belong there

[stahlboy100]

The movie warrior and this don't remind me of me and my brother. We never get along. But I still love him. He's done some things that have hurt me so much but I always forgive him! I love you older brother

[jonsabbagh92]

this song is so full of emotions

[TheBAZLOCO]

Amazing

[mughrabi1994]

Thanx my friend,, paradox

[cmbueno84]

same here putonyourbathingsuit. it feels good to see an artist you have loved for a long time be recognized.

[greatsongs9]

Simply perfect

[Robinwilde27]

Influence The Police? Awesome

[putonyourbathingsuit]

i've known about this song and band for a long time but i'm so glad people are coming to listen to it because of warrior. It pisses me off when fans of bands say shit about people because of where they first heard the song, like iron and wine with twilight. As long as they recognise what a great song it is who gives a shit where you first heard it?

[TheMurfield]

Pretty inspirational ! I am happy for the future of Music....

[fhfh2020]

I"M SORRY TOMMY!!

[ululuu]

best guys ever!

[Curlylarson]

Didn't see Warrior... I heard this song on (I think) Grey's Anatomy a long time ago, and as soon as I recognised Matt's voice I just fell in love with the song. I've just dicovered this live version and it's just amazing.

Also check out the 'White Sessions" version :)

[LegendFT9]

heard this song from warrior. amazing and fit the scene perfectly

[Heretic1Critic]

warrior brought me here, amazing song

[Iginla25]

So glad I saw Warrior today! Great movie and excellent song. Freckin gets you in the heart.

[arapadasbestas]

So f....beautiful. Amazing band.

[mariamfontaine]

one of my favourite tracks of theirs when i heard it i couldn't believe that it wasn't a major hit

[Ilovegoku19]

I love the movie warrior

[Robbie3345]

8 people are more about yesterday.

[goblet541]

like this if warrior brought you here!

[pearlvikasjam]

WARRIOR

[kathbrown3]

If you like this song, you will die when you see the scene it plays in during WARRIOR--out 9/9. Could not have been a more perfect song for the scene.

[TheHarwin123]

the national to mean so much to me.they are every single key moment in my life rolledup into one heartbreaking musical experience.For example:

Bloodbuzz Ohio-an introduction in their music and something i symbolise with becoming an adult.Fake Empire-finishing school loosing friends you were once so close too but somehow being reassured that things will be all right .All The Wine-for every moment i have drank too much and cant go back. About Today-realising the love i once had is no longer there.

[smlafrate]

WHY HAVE I NEVER HEARD THIS SONG TILL NOW

[daggerbluebird]

This song gets me every time.

[mikilla25]

What a wonderful song.. so pretty

[enapa2001]

The best version ever ! Magical...

[it5ju5talx]

the guy on violin is awesome.

[jamiethethird]

I think, apart from that genious, mind blowing song named Fake Empire, this was the song that made me fall in love completely by this band. Pure art. This song tells a lot saying so little. I hope they play this once again next Tuesday in Lisbon, Portugal.

[Rayado0]

search --> Heaven Forbid - The Fray @ Bataclan Paris , DD: WWTTFF.... THE NATIONAAAL(Y)

[LauraChristyy]

so much beauty in such simplicity.

[hellsoft20]

hey , are you awake?

yeah, i'm right here

can i ask you......about today?

best part

[NovahMusic]

Who disliked this? 7 people are morons. And... these guys are virtuosos. So...

[feedingear]

@NovahMusic might want to research what a virtuoso is champ

[NovahMusic]

Who disliked this? 7 people are morons.

[waldocalvinhobbes]

"To all those who are claiming that a band must be instrumental virtuosos to be "good"...Music is more than playing an instrument. Shred and Metal can be considered some of the most technically challenging genres of music out there. I, however find it incredibly boring. It is linear, and uninventive. This band was able to write a piece of music with great atmosphere, and depth, and that connects with people on an emotional level. I find this far more important than technical mastery."

-Mahomic

[gquillo]

This is,.....this, is.

[shwhatever90210]

oh. my. god.

[Apneatica]

this is pure perfection.

right there.

simply beautiful.

[tokyowhat]

Crimen Sollicitationis

[ianb0044]

A few years ago now, but still a classic National performance, and a beautiful song.

[ianb0044]

A few years ago now, but still a classic National performance, and a beautiful song.

[sjafi]

*repeat* *repeat* *repeat*

[oaresome]

@fsandt Probably Stone Temple Pilots. Which puts The National up there with The Smashing Pumpkins and Pearl Jam.

[ricanrandy1]

Awesome band !!!



[cobratrinity]

Absolutely incredible. Best video I've seen in, well, ever.

[oaresome]

The National are the only band to penetrate my top 3 band lists since 1992, this is incredible.

[fsandt]

@oaresome great comment!. who got bumped from the top 3?

[AdamKnott]

This is fucking incredible.

[NOCHAA]

fuck the xfactor and fuck pop idol or w/e the fuck u have in the states

this is real music right here

[rockmedicine]

Beautiful.

[GoinDownToJunkieTown]

one word.....WOW

[Beyond0880]

Best band of the XXI century!

[AGBEBAKU]

the final almost make me cry damn this is fucking fantastic

[Monkamannen]

I wont be able to listen to this for quite a while now... the lyrics.... just kills me

[horgans]

the beginning actually brings to mind stars of the lid

[iloveyoyo222]

the end is like the explation of death in a sad but beautiful way thats nature

[tara123tara]

I've been watching this video so many times recently. It really hits me so hard. How close am I .... to losing you ...

[bleepstarr]

just damn beautiful

[lepreachaon]

very relaxing song

[zmajew]

boring

[masivp]

@zmajew your mother was boring.

[rollinmcafee]

It quite plucks the very strings of your heart.....baptizes you in melancholy.....sweet and deep.

[daispoca92]

sarah are you watching this video? i love them!

[millerzz5]

I saw this band at Lolla and had never really listened to them. They are outstanding and one of the most unique talented band around today.

[sharpitoulas]

Does it get any better than this?

[Imallreserved]

Is there an original video for this song?

[heimbrygd]

motherfucking amazing!! jeesus

[TheCarlosleite]

muito,muito bom!!!



[breakfastbud]

Any Idea what effects he's using???

[horizonview89]

AMAZING!

[MabeSpektor]

Pure and absolute brilliance.

[sissip77]

melts my brian :)

[freedogspirit]

Tindersticks are great "live" too ! :-)

[skaterjoes]

This version is amazing... One of the few bands that sound better live. Truly can't wait for new music from them. Boxer was a revelation of sorts for me.

[Jemgrover]

Does anyone know where I could get my hands on * THIS * version instead of the studio version?

[FelixMerchant]

I don't think its this version but there is an equally amazing live version on the Virginia EP.

[greedkiller]

@Jemgrover

Use a firefox plugin called "youtube downloader". With this you can download the song in MP3.

[RichySKing]

I discovered this band about four days ago, someone had made a youtube tribute video to Shay Given, (A goal Keeper) and I instantly fell in love with the song. I checked out the band and like alot of their other songs. Beautiful music.

[cnocnacille76]

Better late than never.. but Shay Given and the National ??

[RichySKing]

I thought the trubute was very touching, if you search for Shay Given final season at Newcastle, you'll find the video.

Not sure if you're a football fan, but the music can make anything seem great.

[boru1982]

exactly how i found this song - btw whatta keeper.......(both song and Shay)

[stonedbeatle11]

every once in a while you hear something that is better than everything... like this. I have to see them live now!

[bernoulli01]

@stonedbeatle11

Then you will see something that is even better. About Today is an amazing song and The National are great live.

[aidanooo]

i never read the comments until i look and listen - you all got it right - amazing, highest praise, best band in the last ten years!!

[tykemeawaywyou]

i am moved that man, rather a group of men, can create something so gorgeous. i want to see the eyes of my love right now...

[uwflaod]

oggi mi fa piangere

[thesupersapians]

Slutty but sincere.

[spiritthatguidesus]

jesus christ, amazing!

[voubass55]

how close am i to loosing you..

[boyinthelibrary]

wow. ending is amazing

[twentyeightweeks]

Probably one of the most spectacular live performances i've ever seen. God this band deserves everything they can get. They have my highest praise!

[kevin631ny]

This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. The guitar work is exceptional. The national is one of the best bands of the past ten years.

[N0RAB]

These lyrics are unbelievable, they must be so talented and they are.

[nippletease]

i love it !!!

[octagon108]

This is just so mesmerizing...The National, one of the best bands ever!

[mrpogal84]

one of the most beautiful songs ever written and also a very very underrated band

[HairrySasquatch]

i think super furry animals is one of the best and mostunderrated bands of all time, but thats just an opinion. check them out

[BlackVirusxz]

@mrpogal84 Well I wouldn't say they're underrated because critics pretty much lick their assholes and they're one of the most popular indie bands out there. But they are awesome :)

[Parkas]

@mrpogal84 Well, I wouldn't say they are underrated, because they receive extremely high ratings all around, however I would say they are still not famous enough.

[bleach2470]

@Parkas they're extremely underrated.

Alligator doesn't get enough praise for how amazing it is.

So's Boxer.

[ICouldLiveOnMusic]

i love how into the music they are. simply put, they are amazing.

[tonatiuhnitor]

The most subliminal 8 minutes of my entire existence...

[Lycurgus123]

They are so freaking awesome live! Love them!

[ninjaskibandriant]

this is incredible.

[marcooooos7]

One of the most beautiful things i've ever heard :)

[reebok40]

woah

[admiration]

Hypnotic.

Simply beautiful.

[razz067]

mannnnnnnn the shoegaze made me piss my pants so good

[IndieFuckaaX]

i love the fucking shoegaze at the end.

it made me fucking so happy

[217psych]

schitterend, geweldig, waanzinnig, briljant nummer

[en7oy]

freaking awesome... late night, red wine, cigarettes and national. what more could you ask for?

[SirBenjamin88]

I bought it from iTunes three minutes in :)

[betweenthebarsxo]

there are so few bands out there today that do what they do this well. the national are a band that write, compose, and perform beautifully with every note---that can't be denied

[ctpsig]

brilliant.

[faustyne65]

awesome heard in OTH

[tonatiuhnitor]

That blew my fucking mind!!! What an extraordinary performance and sublime song.

[Zlyzer]

Incredible

[aznm00nLight]

I've been listening to this song about the 50th time since yesterday.And I cant stop.

[zenrising]

One of the best songs of the decade. Every time I hear "how close am I to losing you" I get a shiver.

[bentlygt13]

Damn! They make me listen this tune whole last weekend...the greatest band in last decade!!

[jadeisrad]

oh my god. so beautiful.

[Fwerd22]

If anyone could give me a link for an MP3 of this I'd be incredibly grateful.

[Zlyzer]

hey, do you have msn messenger? I can share it with you that way.

[weaselidiotu]

the national at their corniest

[weaselidiotu]

im sorry

[misterbuckethead]

yeah seriously this is a great song.

[rekrut122]

it's so good..

[jaye230]

...How close am I to losing you?...mesmerizing...

[calamardo30]

sad sad sad but the arrangement is amazing!

i love the sing but its so sad

[Btelgeuse]

...about today!

[ali50507]

so beautiful.....

[oshman4]

i like that

[NaoTeDigo]

speechless...

[ApopheniaIV]

god this is a sad song

[vanillascy]

i fucking love this song. i listen to it b4 i sleep

[rscream47]

You can find a studio version on the Cherry Tree EP. Amazing song.

[jewfro0131]

does anyone know if there is a non-live version of this song

[diplexbullet19]

was this song ever released as a single? if not that kinda stupid. this is by far there best song and could really of made there name by releasing it.

[06046576]

it defies belief that a band can be this good and yet be still relatively unknown...all i can say is that there music is perfect for every mood...better than 5*

[ouzo6000]

great song , now i want to see more of their vids. they are playing in mass tonight

on the rem tour.

[fmatos30]

just "The National" is all i can say..."the National"!!!

[mikesting8]

just awesome is all i can say...awesome!!!

[DaylightVampire]

A feeling of floating on air and drowning in water while making love.

[ezmorningrebel]

I think that might just be the saddest song I've ever heard. Very fitting music too, it borders on post-rock.

[LightsFadingEast]

Does anyone have the audio for this or any other live performance? The 4 minute version just isnt the same after hearing this.

[SirYogi88]

Hehe... couldn't agree more, would like to have a 8+min version in my music library too :D They should put out an album with Live songs...

Isn't there a dvd coming soon?

[8tanlE]

It's on I tunes...

[axoamoxoa]

The live version of this song can be found on the "The Virginia EP" -2008- , great performance

[LightsFadingEast]

Does anyone have the audio for this or any other live performance? The 4 minute version just isnt the same after hearing this.

[blake0809]

so simple yet so amazing

[zacetto]

I have tears in my eyes and the hairs are standing on the back of my neck......I love the original version, but this is achingly beautiful.

[larkin0002]

This song is amazing. I really want to see them live..

[accountbaby]

i love them!

[robbymc]

just the perfect band. i can't imagine better music.

[FaiSchlechterWolf]

holy hell, that was beautiful.

[Koba123]

amazing. definitely one of the best songs of the decade.

[uwflaod]

fantastic.....so sad...

[benzo13a]

Great !!!!

[Comasterplan]

Speechless... after 6:28 it's all about feeling it; one of the gratest, finest bands actually

[maggiebaby2006]

holy shit. if you like this check out THE DEARS

[wrongstring]

one of the finest songs of all

[coionapis]

This song makes me feel so sad...

brilliant show

[avzett]

My favourite band. Incredible. I feel so lucky to have seen them live in a small venue...@horseshoe tavern in toronto 2006....

[mjsewell]

I make love to my computer screen every time this video comes on. It comes on a lot.

[TheAbsolutionHowl]

This is simply one of the most elegant and mesmerizing examples of contemporary music.

[andersfinskud]

This is my ultimate favourite, I love this one!!