I had heard once before how Sting had sang so evocatively---with all the drama and eloquence---about an ‘empire’ or ‘kingdom’, how there was such madness in passion---and great melancholy too.
But I’ve never heard even once before that there could possibly be an ‘empire’ that is not real, a fake empire that is.
The National is one band that I’ve been listening too most recently and what I’ve read about them did not prove wrong and I could say, their latest album titled “Boxer” is one great listening pleasure that one could play it over and over again and never get tired of it.
“Fake Empire” is one song that could exemplify the greatness of this album along with very evocative lyrics that get ultimately immersed into the melodies, as the song rises to it’s climactic end, with the surprising entrance and reverberation of strings and saxophone, as The National main vocalist Matt Beringer goes on repeating how he has to “hide away in a fake empire”.
How does one hides in an empire that is unreal? It escapes me the most. But with a cool band like The National, it might just as well be possible---a possibly eloquent hideaway.
Watch and listen to The National singing "Fake Empire" at The David Letterman Show.
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Hmm... haven't heard of this band before. But then, I'm out of the loop nowadays, hehe.
How are you doing, bro?
Comment by snglguy — January 24, 2008 @ 9:37 am
To sngl: Never heard of em too, previously. They are such a most recent band. But they're good--reminds me of Lou Reed and his 60's band The Velvet Underground, as well as U2 and David Bowie.
Comment by Major Tom — January 24, 2008 @ 2:07 pm
Nice song
I get the feeling that when a band guests with David Letterman it's got to have something. This band does have talent to show 
Comment by bw — January 24, 2008 @ 11:55 pm
been neglecting music for quite a while. my iPod's songs not updated for months now
Comment by tutubi — January 28, 2008 @ 10:36 am
To BW: David Letter sure knows his good music. In fact, whenever I want to discover new and exciting bands to patronize, I always refer to those who had performed in his show.
Comment by Major Tom — February 4, 2008 @ 10:56 am
To tutubi: The music of The National is one good addition if ever. Enjoy...
Comment by Major Tom — February 4, 2008 @ 10:58 am