The National - "Conversation 16" (Official Video)

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  • Опубліковано 27 січ 2025
  • The third video from "High Violet" - bit.ly/cq0JtX
    Directed by Scott Jacobson - www.scottmjacob...
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    Credits:
    Starring Kristen Schaal, John Slattery, James Urbaniak, Ted Travelstead, Jon Schroeder, Jonathan Nosan, and The National
    Directed by Scott Jacobson
    Written by Scott Jacobson, Rich Blomquist, Kristen Schaal, Jon Schroeder
    Produced by Scott Jacobson and Josh Glaser
    Edited by Matt Jacoby
    Director of Photography: Joe Foley
    Additional camerawork by Josh Glaser and Harris Mendheim
    Grips: Simeon Moore, Waris Supanpong
    Wardrobe by Erin Dougherty
    Hair by Cynthia Anne Stewart
    Makeup by Jody Morlock
    PA's: JP Bouchard, Sean MacIntyre
    Props: Glenn Gatti
    Projected Backdrops: Michael Faisca
    Projection by Paul Clay
    Choreography by Katherine Profeta
    Dancers: Lara Wilson, Susie Simpson, Kimberly Almquist, Aleksey Khapov

КОМЕНТАРІ • 755

  • @NDTrendx
    @NDTrendx 4 роки тому +329

    You're here because you have a great taste of music!

    • @joel.p.calvo1998
      @joel.p.calvo1998 4 роки тому +2

      😭😭😭

    • @ersylanellajoy452
      @ersylanellajoy452 4 роки тому +1

      I’m here to try to figure out if there’s anything other than the lead singer’s voice that I like about the national.

    • @joel.p.calvo1998
      @joel.p.calvo1998 4 роки тому +5

      @@ersylanellajoy452 sad

    • @sindx
      @sindx 4 роки тому

      @@ersylanellajoy452 do you like guitars 🎸 or drums 🥁 or keyboards 🎹 ? If you do I can name 3 things innately just by listening 👂 😂

    • @camisnyder3460
      @camisnyder3460 4 роки тому

      Yes. I do. Thank you.

  • @ziggyfibonaccistardust8350
    @ziggyfibonaccistardust8350 4 місяці тому +12

    Still listening to it late 2024

  • @l8rnwow
    @l8rnwow 13 років тому +102

    "We belong in a movie try to hold it together 'til our friends are gone" and "Fall asleep in your branches you're the only thing I want anymore" These lyrics just gets to your soul and I think that only The National can write this kind of lyrics!

  • @JetJockey87
    @JetJockey87 Рік тому +92

    Just remember that The National started when they were in their 30s.
    Matt Berninger is 52 now and still going strong.
    Don't let your dreams be memes.

    • @flynnc.902
      @flynnc.902 Рік тому +2

      thanks, dude🥲

    • @danozism
      @danozism 3 місяці тому

      Good advice. I'd take it if I could. But I'd feel so guilty.

  • @aidanurbano
    @aidanurbano Рік тому +13

    “‘Cause I’m evil” line gets me every time

  • @Lenyxx3
    @Lenyxx3 5 років тому +31

    I listened to this song a lot when my marriage of 18 years ended. Listening to it today brings it all back.

  • @charlesthomas7481
    @charlesthomas7481 2 роки тому +14

    Hearing this live was everything.

  • @FirstnameLastname-kn5sw
    @FirstnameLastname-kn5sw 5 років тому +70

    I don't think I could love The National any more....
    Holy shit it's Kristen Schaal, Roger Sterling and Doctor Rusty Venture!!!

    • @laurencebarnes1322
      @laurencebarnes1322 5 років тому +3

      I had no idea about Doctor Rusty Venture / James Urbaniak until I saw this comment. THANK YOU! This made my day

  • @nikkiberetta9969
    @nikkiberetta9969 2 роки тому +22

    " We belong in a movie" "I was less than amazing" Those lyrics speak volumes to me!

  • @ImTopin
    @ImTopin 12 років тому +23

    I like how the lyrics give that sad feeling about wanting someone you can't have
    And I like how the video shows that kind of classic senario about a guy who can't have someone he secretly loves when she falls for someone of higher position, it's an unexpected situation, but it fits with the lyrics well enough.
    I love this song.

  • @davidbaker1727
    @davidbaker1727 9 років тому +64

    I think its hard for ppl who has ever been rejected or ignored or betrayed...how someone who is so perfect for you picks the worse person ever....u have to watch the video abstractly

  • @jesse300230
    @jesse300230 8 років тому +92

    FINALLY
    I've been searching for this song for 6 years, and I've finally found it. love it!

    • @JumpingJacksism
      @JumpingJacksism 5 років тому +4

      And I found you 8 years later. Be my pen pal.

    • @kapitanbaobao9222
      @kapitanbaobao9222 2 роки тому +3

      Wow, so happy of you 🥳🥳🥳

    • @John_Paul45
      @John_Paul45 2 роки тому +4

      If you haven't already, it's worth checking out the rest of the album "High Violet", so good.

  • @omarvgarcia
    @omarvgarcia Рік тому +5

    this song perfectly addresses the difficulty of having meaningful conversations and the feeling of discomfort that is sometimes experienced in social interactions.

  • @futureinhalors
    @futureinhalors 13 років тому +9

    Kristen Schall, John Slattery, and the National? It's a combination I never thought I'd see, but I love it.

  • @ANTIanitmetalclub
    @ANTIanitmetalclub 9 років тому +201

    um, what are you guys talking about? this is one of the most perfect music videos i've ever seen. the performances are so impeccably acted that you understand all of their very nuanced gestures without ever losing track of the song. and the very specific places in which the band members appear. that was all very intentional, you know. if you actually pay attention you'll see all the statements being made about love, the nature of government, and the nature of... well, nature, really. it's gorgeous.

    • @marcob4630
      @marcob4630 9 років тому +3

      +Spencer Vik : So true ! Also about hypocrite people ...in love or politics

    • @ruben24161
      @ruben24161 6 років тому +4

      I totally agreed with you, although I also accept that when I first watch it didn't do anything for me. I think is one of those vids that takes time to reach you, but when it does, oh boy oh boy

    • @carmencaamano9434
      @carmencaamano9434 6 років тому

      After this, i`ve not say

    • @jaysmith1685
      @jaysmith1685 4 роки тому

      Specifics aren't necessary

    • @alejandroquiviracalvo2689
      @alejandroquiviracalvo2689 4 роки тому

      Amén brother!

  • @jollyjetsetter
    @jollyjetsetter 2 роки тому +11

    My favourite album of theirs, and this track effortlessly illustrates how they are masters of their craft in the context of their genre.

  • @tonyz376
    @tonyz376 3 роки тому +6

    Is everyone gonna ignore the elephant in the room which is how incredibly handsome Matt looks in this video?

  • @raquelourives8396
    @raquelourives8396 8 років тому +88

    This song is so great and underrated. Omg

    • @marcob4630
      @marcob4630 8 років тому +3

      true

    • @Flametasticeedits
      @Flametasticeedits 6 років тому +2

      Let's tell Al the fans of Kristen Schaal about this video. Spread the world. The majority of them have no idea shes in this badass music video

  • @dropdadime
    @dropdadime 13 років тому +9

    The National is the most thought-provoking, sad, depressing, inspirational, catchy, deep....fuck. They're great.

  • @Coolasfonzie
    @Coolasfonzie 13 років тому +7

    Music is my addiction. The National is my drug.

  • @gorkemyanik
    @gorkemyanik Рік тому +1

    I first listened at one love festival in istanbul. I miss old days..

  • @isiteasy123
    @isiteasy123 11 років тому +288

    I came for the music, I stayed for Roger Sterling.

  • @dogy900
    @dogy900 14 років тому +18

    This song has so much depth to it. That even the title is a metaphor.

    • @aeleuz
      @aeleuz 3 роки тому

      talk more about it
      i've loved the nacional for 10 years bur always find it harsh to get their lyrics

    • @dumbelldaisy
      @dumbelldaisy Рік тому +1

      Still no explanation, eh? 12yrs! 😂
      Hmm.. With this band, I admit there's just too much that goes way over my head, as well..
      Which I feel says a lot, as I've dissected lyrics by alternative rock bands for years; It was a hobby of mine (and my friends) to try and place what WE felt the artist meant and what WE related to and turned into our own.
      With a song like this, I saw, "conversation 16" as representation for the longing and desire that he may be depicting in this song; calling back to the 16th conversation about something specific? I was never sure.
      I just really liked the cadence and flow of this song and enjoyed it for what it was.

  • @adamrumball2582
    @adamrumball2582 2 дні тому

    Happy surprise. Turkey w bro. First time seeing this music video after enjoying the song for years. Fresh angle

  • @Flametasticeedits
    @Flametasticeedits 3 роки тому +4

    After 8 years I finally found this song lol. I remember the very first time I came across this video was on MTV

  • @CharonsOar777
    @CharonsOar777 8 років тому +6

    I really love this video more than you'll ever know, and the song goes so well with it, too.

  • @blueprintblue6781
    @blueprintblue6781 9 років тому +151

    Their best song.

    • @sbrbarber
      @sbrbarber 6 років тому

      operator elevator There only good song.

    • @kristyheider2245
      @kristyheider2245 5 років тому +1

      Agree

    • @ma7ur97
      @ma7ur97 5 років тому +3

      Not even close

    • @MrShahid0072
      @MrShahid0072 5 років тому +5

      @@sbrbarber live under a rock?

    • @sbrbarber
      @sbrbarber 4 роки тому

      K4 Josiah Fuck u dude

  • @gabrieladuarte4311
    @gabrieladuarte4311 5 років тому +10

    EU AMO ESSA MÚSICA! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤

  • @msvd10
    @msvd10 14 років тому +1

    james urbaniak is briliant in this

  • @L-Slayer
    @L-Slayer Рік тому +1

    HIGH VIOLET
    BOXER
    ALBUNS FANTÁSTICOS DESSA EXCELENTE BANDA

  • @phantasMoon69
    @phantasMoon69 11 років тому +18

    Best music video I've seen in a while! Thanks for existing The National ;)

  • @lovorka3321
    @lovorka3321 5 місяців тому +1

    She's from The Last Man of Earth show!! Love her!!

  • @keveardo
    @keveardo 4 роки тому +3

    This song still speaks to me, since I first heard it in 2010

    • @libertyjo6238
      @libertyjo6238 3 роки тому +1

      Right? The national make timeless music is why. They're perfection. My favorite band for last decade or so and have been to two live shows! Dreams come true!!!

  • @IvanaStepanova-hb7wf
    @IvanaStepanova-hb7wf 2 місяці тому

    ❤❤Překrásná píseň a videoklip❤, zdravím mobilmania,cz😅

  • @hosseinheydari385
    @hosseinheydari385 10 років тому +20

    2:50 matt's look :))

  • @RSC96
    @RSC96 8 років тому +37

    not gonna lie, cried when he sang the chorus

  • @AYPAPITV
    @AYPAPITV 11 років тому +12

    This video is brilliant. It seemed campy and goofy at first, but it really becomes tragic and haunting, especially at the end. Poor Secret Service guy. :'(

  • @A3TTK
    @A3TTK 6 років тому +1

    Made love to this song. Many times

  • @skyblue1294
    @skyblue1294 8 років тому +6

    not exactly sure wtf i've just watched !! BUT .... I LOVE EVERY SINGLE SECOND OF IT :) !!

  • @invadermidnight
    @invadermidnight 11 років тому +3

    A perfect video. There are no words to describe it's perfection.

  • @SystemExclusive
    @SystemExclusive 3 роки тому +1

    My favorite national song atm!! Tomorrow can be different. Love this band soooo much

  • @ruffsnap
    @ruffsnap 10 років тому +6

    SUCHH a good song!!!!!

  • @acbourne9712
    @acbourne9712 11 років тому +2

    love this song

  • @IvanaStepanova-hb7wf
    @IvanaStepanova-hb7wf 3 місяці тому

    29.10.2024 Stále perfektní video a píseň 😅❤

  • @bonlookmarkus
    @bonlookmarkus 9 місяців тому

    The apex of music videos. Best music video since at least the medieval period

  • @mameeshkamowskowz
    @mameeshkamowskowz 14 років тому +8

    Lo amé, el vídeo perfecto para la canción perfecta..♥

  • @ripelivejam
    @ripelivejam 4 роки тому

    I think I'm obsessed lately. Even the pre video ads have Matt Berninger in them.

  • @donnarazawi9395
    @donnarazawi9395 10 років тому +10

    this is hands down the best music video idea ever

  • @xTeddyPickerx
    @xTeddyPickerx 13 років тому +1

    I just discovered this song and I love it soooo much.

  • @IvanaStepanova-hb7wf
    @IvanaStepanova-hb7wf 2 місяці тому

    ❤❤Překrásná videoklip ❤Mí❤

  • @unalkaya6001
    @unalkaya6001 4 роки тому

    their all songs beatiful

  • @elara55
    @elara55 13 років тому +1

    I love the lyrics of this song

  • @rafaelinajoza326
    @rafaelinajoza326 6 років тому +5

    199 com mal gosto. The National são simplesmente perfeitos.

  • @IndieMimiz
    @IndieMimiz 13 років тому +6

    I want to marry his voice :O Love these guys so freaking much.

  • @Lizios
    @Lizios 3 роки тому +1

    every single time I listen to the National, it's like breaking up all over again. this *crack sound*... it's the heart's

  • @dhellraisa
    @dhellraisa 13 років тому +1

    Awesome song. Pretty subpar video.

  • @rislachius
    @rislachius 6 років тому

    i love this video more every time i watch it

  • @DaggMa
    @DaggMa 11 років тому

    I agree!!! I was so hoping.

  • @stayoncue
    @stayoncue 14 років тому +2

    matt's expression at 2:50 makes my life infinitely better.

  • @SR906-r2e
    @SR906-r2e 6 місяців тому

    How have I only just seen that there was an official video for this??! Certainly in my Top 5 favourite National songs. The video looks like it was alot more fun to be in than to watch.

  • @KBluuume
    @KBluuume 13 років тому +3

    I don't know what you people are smoking, but I love this video. And this song. Most videos don't fit the song, if you haven't noticed. This fits better than most. It's funny, and also is showing something that most of us go through in life, which is wanting someone who doesn't even notice us.

  • @mailsprower1
    @mailsprower1 12 років тому

    Such a lot of thoughts. Wow. Just wow.

  • @jaysmith1685
    @jaysmith1685 6 років тому

    I cried.

  • @jordimv3
    @jordimv3 9 років тому +2

    Great song!

  • @geoffwoade
    @geoffwoade 13 років тому +3

    I love this video. It may appear to be funny on the surface, but it's actually really sad if you think about what happens. John Slattery is amazing

  • @gillsim66
    @gillsim66 11 років тому

    Perfect. Think I'll watch it again again.

  • @slipperysloop
    @slipperysloop 4 роки тому +1

    Urbaniak, what a surprise

  • @helnynicole
    @helnynicole 6 років тому +3

    Had forgotten the songs name. Had also forgotten how the song sounded, searched on spotify on artists like The xx .. and there was The National. At last I found the song.

  • @nothinginmyway2024
    @nothinginmyway2024 11 років тому +2

    Me vuelve loco esta canción.Es genial.

  • @lemonyscabs
    @lemonyscabs 6 років тому +1

    I love this music video so much xD so random, but soo perfect.

  • @frubtok7
    @frubtok7 12 років тому

    To 1.51 it's a good song, since then it becomes wonderful.

  • @StenyGaming
    @StenyGaming 9 років тому

    Haven't listen to this song in a while, didn't know there was a video! kristen schaal! ! ! that's awesome!

  • @acatiksel
    @acatiksel 11 років тому +2

    I love you guys.

  • @carpeomnia2938
    @carpeomnia2938 11 років тому +1

    stunning

  • @dwasse
    @dwasse 11 років тому +1

    I was hoping for a much more haunting video.. but the National do no wrong in my books. Absolute class.

    • @marcob4630
      @marcob4630 Рік тому

      The video is perfect indeed!

  • @memoak18
    @memoak18 9 років тому +83

    Love matt's face when he sees the thong.. Ha ha ha

  • @Jammoh
    @Jammoh 12 років тому

    completely agree

  • @akwilinski
    @akwilinski 14 років тому

    Love that John Slattery is in this video!!!!

  • @Stdstr
    @Stdstr 5 років тому

    Best song of this album

  • @ryn5302
    @ryn5302 6 років тому +1

    Kristen Schaal is lovely

  • @aboyminushisheart
    @aboyminushisheart 14 років тому

    Mr. Urbaniak is absolutely brilliant in this!

  • @73hsomeone
    @73hsomeone 12 років тому +1

    Hahaha, Matt's face at 2:50 is priceless.

  • @marshallmade
    @marshallmade 3 місяці тому

    the national is my favorite band

  • @jazzellet
    @jazzellet 13 років тому

    I love this song. Going to try to forget I ever saw this video!

  • @ayatollahrocknrolla
    @ayatollahrocknrolla 14 років тому +2

    The look on Matt's face at 2:50 when the President gets that underwear is PRICELESS, best part of this video

  • @yuffiehighwind
    @yuffiehighwind 14 років тому

    Not sure I would have connected the song and this when making it, but watching it it works

  • @pinksunami
    @pinksunami 4 роки тому

    I love her she is so funny! So is Mr S! Thank you!

  • @Hvors
    @Hvors 4 роки тому

    Couldn't adore it more 🔮

  • @geoffwoade
    @geoffwoade 13 років тому +1

    also, Matt's face at 2:50 is just priceless.

  • @yael6516
    @yael6516 7 років тому

    I love this video so much. It kills me that they're doing the meeting on a roof.

  • @jokekneesociety
    @jokekneesociety 14 років тому +1

    this video is brilliant!!! so bloody funny! ha!

  • @gabrieladuarte4311
    @gabrieladuarte4311 4 роки тому

    My favorite ❤️

  • @angelik999
    @angelik999 13 років тому

    I came to see this video because I needed to listen to The National before I see them live. Now I've seen John Slattery, I'll need to watch "Mad Men" when I get back home. Damn!

  • @jima1050
    @jima1050 11 років тому

    Awesome drums. Awesome. Blood buzz ohio has awesome drums too.

  • @pengiegooners
    @pengiegooners 8 років тому

    Excellent

  • @IvanaStepanova-hb7wf
    @IvanaStepanova-hb7wf Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊The National HIGH VIOLET FOREVER...❤😊MP A IS❤

  • @kaoruhatake
    @kaoruhatake 4 роки тому

    I love EVERYTHING about this video!

  • @tubbmen
    @tubbmen 12 років тому

    I was afraid...I'd eat your...brains. Absolutely love that line.

  • @secoOneMillion
    @secoOneMillion 13 років тому +1

    The bodyguards are John Slatery (Mad Men) and Matt Berninger (the singer himself )

  • @elodievar9028
    @elodievar9028 12 років тому

    good song