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‘The National’ are an Indie-Rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio. It’s core members consist of Matt Berninger (vocals), twin brothers Aaron Dessner (guitar, piano, keyboards) and Bryce Dessner (guitar, piano, keyboards), as well as brothers Scott Devendorf (bass) and Bryan Devendorf (drums). For their dynamic performance in Manchester last Thursday, they were joined by their staple touring session musicians Ben Lanz (trombone, synthesizers) and Kyle Resnick (trumpet, keyboards, backing vocals).
Castlefield Bowl, with its industrial charm and open-air setup, provided the perfect backdrop for The National’s poignant and atmospheric sound. The venue, nestled in the heart of Manchester, buzzed with anticipation as fans, both old and new, gathered for what promised to be a memorable night. The weather played its part too, with clear skies and a gentle breeze making for an ideal summer evening concert.
The band took the stage to the tune of classic American new wave anthem “Life During Wartime.”
Suitably, frontman Matt Berninger showed an animated, interactive style of frontmanship that was reminiscent of ‘Talking Heads’ Frontman David Byrne. His ability to connect with the audience was palpable, drawing everyone into the raw emotion and storytelling that characterises The National’s music. Fundamental to his sound was his distinctive baritone voice that had undertones of an early Nick Cave. The showmanship was not exclusive to singer Beringer, with Twin Dessner Brothers showing exciting interaction with the crowd. Reverb heavy, ethereal guitar tones echoed through the Castlefield Bowl that featured a tasteful amount of distortion that filled out this eclectic group of instruments in a unique way.
Interaction between instruments is fundamental to the national’s sound, with many question and answer style melodies being played between the lead and rhythm guitar, likewise with the guitar and piano. The synergy between the band members was also evident in
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