The National - Space Invader (Official Video)

Animation and drawings by Pauline de Lassus
Original photographs by Brent Walter-Ballantyne
Additional animation, illustration and editing Noah Sacré / @speelburg
Subway footage by Simone Westerlund and Spencer Rex
Live footage by Bella Blasko, Erik Flannigan, Shaun Gibson and Sammy Maine
Directed by Noah Sacré and Pauline de Lassus

[WiloPolis]

Glad they finally let Bryan Devendorf cook, his drumming is insane

[steveym]

An instant classic. Two listens in and I know it’s going to be listened to for years through my life. It’s the quintessential, haunting, powerful, emphatic National. And I am in love.

[NicolasRodriguez-ylnc]

Drums!! The National with drums, this is that I need

[davidt]

Stopped by because Letterman told Colbert Thursday night if forced to listen to only one song the rest of his life, this would be one of the two. He refused to limit himself to one. :)

[mayaccie]

I love how when the first notes hit I instantly know that this is a National song, and that even at the first listen it sounds like I've known this song all my life and just forget it. They really never disappoint

[Speelburg]

*GLAD Y'ALL ARE DIGGING THE VIDEO!!* an absolute 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒆𝒆𝒂𝒎 come true to direct a video for such a great bunch of humans 🌸 love u noah / speelburg

[nike]

This might just be their best song in years, this is the energy that was missing from F2POF, i cannot wait for the next album

[jonathanmitchell]

The National makes me so aware of my emotions. It's a difficult but necessary experience.

[flukeDC]

The angsty alt rock post punk kid i used to be approves of "adult" me listening to this. He was really worried about getting older and not having stuff that gave him goose-bumps.

[GrandAce]

Holy crap, that outro was absolutely amazing

[mikebostler]

Came here because of Letterman interview. Wow! I am now a fan! Really great song, and thanks Dave!!

[mikap]

Incredible when after 20+ years a band is still able to come out with tracks as amazing as this.

[stevenswift]

Good grief. I can see how this may not have fitted on the album but as a standalone track it hits so hard. Goosebumps on goosebumps

[sanjinface]

This is my current anthem. The National does it again. I thought the song was good before the halfway part now I’m just a prisoner to the second half of the song.

It’s sooo good

[victorguitron]

This song just came out and I already know this is going to be on repeat for at least a month

[joshnkoy]

so damn excited for this new album, Space Invader was so good live 🙌🏿

[sofiagen]

This song is incredible! The last 3 minutes and 30 seconds are golden!❤❤❤

[michellelilley]

Loved this from the first listen. The National has the ability to touch my soul like no other band/artist can. So good.

[PrinceOfPersia]

The more I listen to this the more I am convinced it ranks among their best songs ever. I'm declaring it a National classic. When I play the second half my speakers screech and distort from blasting it but I don't care; I just turn it up louder. Thank you gentlemen, for reminding us that you're only getting better.

[jeffreydejong]

Been listening since Boxer... But wow what a song. One of their best in years! Cant wait to hear this live