you must be loving your life in the rain
. . . . . . . . . . .
You must be somewhere in London
You must be loving your life in the rain
You must be somewhere in London
Walking Abbey Lane
- “England”
we saw The National play in brighton last weekend and they were, as expected, mind-blowing. i first saw the band perform about 2 years ago, during the summer and at a time when i was unable to make it one day without playing at least one track from “Boxer“. that show was one of the most memorable live music experiences i’ve had. these guys consistently produce music that makes me think, makes me happy, makes me sad, and feels like they wrote it just for me. not many bands can do that, and i was reminded of this during the show last week. even though it was seriously about 100°F in the auditorium (dear england, please buy a few air conditioners), we stood there, sweaty and completely mesmerized.
I am so jealous. Must have been a great show!
hells yes!
I love it when bands sound even better in real life. Think The National can make it down to South Africa?
i’m seeing them at the osheaga festival on the 31st… with the walkmen and arcade fire and beach house and owen pallett. i can’t wait!
i love the National too and England is one of my favourite song!
congrats on the MAKR post. awesome, my friend.
you have tickets for the show at Brixton in November? i’m soooo excited!
there is only one word to describe these. RAD.
sounds amazing. currently listening to one of your mixes at work. I MISS YOU!
your photos have such amazing atmosphere!
I’m seeing them in 2 weeks in Prospect Park – I got tix for my bf’s bday as it’s his favorite band. Can’t stop listening to the new album – what an amazingly consistently good band!!
These are great–atmospheric and evocative instead of the uber-crisp concert photography that seems to be everywhere. I’m seeing The National in September (outside!) and this makes me even more excited to hear them than before, which I didn’t think was possible.
Thank you so much for posting this! I love The National and since I don’t keep up with the concerts coming to town (due to a lack of money and a will not to spend it on concerts frequently) I didn’t realize that I have the opportunity to see them in September… now I just can’t wait.
oh i know exactly what you mean..I saw them the third time live last weekend here in Hamburg..it was sooo great…
First heard them in 2004, on an Uncut Magazine compilation disc. Wasn’t til working in record store in ’05-’06, when Alligator hit that I became a big fan. Awesome you got the chance to see them; still waiting my turn. “England” might be my favorite track of ‘High Violet’ – played it a few times straight on lala after the album came out, whilst making dinner for the wife and kids.
Anyways, I think your site is awesome Bryan! Keep up the great work/images…cheers
Word.
(Favorites. All time. All heart.)
their song “wasp nest” has been in my head for days. so great.
xo Alison
3rd concert this weekend in portugal :))))))))) l.o.v.e
perfect description of this memorable night.
B! That was one of my bestest music experiences ever as well.
PS. I bought SMJ and me copies of Sunday is for Lovers yesterday at Bird! So proud of you.
PPS. Seeing Karin and Jason this weekend made me VERY excited for our West Olive weekend. Get ready: no parents no rules.