Newbie roadie tom lead singer matt berningers younger brother is a heavy metal and horror movie. You dont have to know who the national is to enjoy this surprisingly wellcrafted movie, but it helps. Matt, the lead singer of the critically acclaimed rock band the national, finally finds himself. Listen free to the national mistaken for strangers mistaken for strangers, blank slate and more.
Mistaken for strangers is a 20 documentary film featuring the american indie rock band the national. Its on the edge that metallic clunk, its teetering on the edge towards feedback, before a. Newbie roadie tom lead singer matt berningers younger brother is a heavy metal and horror movie enthusiast, and cant help but put his own spin on the experience. It is also the namesake of a 20 documentary about the band, which. In actuality, the documentary, mistaken for strangers, isnt exactly focused on the national. Berningers younger brother is a heavy metal and horror movie enthusiast. The track features the vocals of sharon van etten and was recorded in 2012 at the same time as their sixth album, grammy. In 2010, the national released their fifth album, high violet.
Mar 28, 2014 the best thing about mistaken for strangers, a new documentary about the band the national, is that you dont have to be a fan to enjoy it. Writers matt berninger, aaron dessner, bryce dessner. The national mistaken for strangers lyrics metrolyrics. Mistaken for strangers is a song by brooklynbased indie rock band the national from their fourth studio album, boxer. Matt berninger, lead singer of the rock band the national, invites his metalhead younger brother, tom to film their biggest tour yet. Its about how fame and fortune have impacted the relationship between two. Mistaken for strangers the national song info allmusic. You have to do it running but you do everything that they ask you to cause you dont mind seeing yourself in a picture as long as you look faraway, as long as you look removed showered and blueblazered, fill yourself with quarters showered and blueblazered, fill yourself with quarters. Song information for mistaken for strangers the national on allmusic allmusic. You can buy mistaken for strangers on apple itunes, vudu, amazon video as download. But when mistaken for strangers debuted as the opening film at the tribeca film festival in 20, critics and the national fans saw much more than a rock doc about an indie band on tour.
Im a 63 year old white guy rem, relplacements, hold steady, joni, bob dylan, stones, et al my friend jennifer, 37 year old beauty who has discernining tastes, introduced me to the band. Inevitably, toms moonlighting as an irreverent documentarian creates some drama for the band on the. On the eve of the nationals biggest tour to date, matt invites tom to work for the band as a roadie, unaware of toms plan to film the entire. Lead singer matt berninger invited his younger brother, tom, t. Mistaken for strangers follows the national on its biggest tour to date. Mistaken for strangers is a single from the national s 2007 fourth studio album boxer. An amazingly intimate and spirited film, mistaken for strangers delves into the joys and struggles of brotherhood. It is also the namesake of a 20 documentary about the band. Toms camera captures his journey as he finds himself living in matts shadow and acting out in a way only a little brother can drinking, complaining, and struggling to balance his ambition with his responsibilities. Mistaken for strangers, a new documentary about the indie band the national, goes deeper than just a band profile.
This is the video for mistaken for strangers, directed by threadcount. Matt, the lead singer of the critically acclaimed rock band the national, finally finds himself flush with success. Preorder at the official site for mistaken for strangers. Mistaken for strangers is a single from the nationals 2007 fourth studio album boxer. A suitably complicated look at fraternal bonds, mistaken for strangers offers more depth and insight than the usual tour documentary. You get mistaken for strangers by your own friends when you pass them at night under the silvery, silvery citibank lights arm in arm in arm and eyes and eyes glazing under oh, you wouldnt want an angel watching over, surprise, surprise, they wouldnt wanna watch another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults. Apr 10, 2014 the best thing about mistaken for strangers, a new documentary about the band the national, is that you dont have to be a fan to enjoy it. That said, santa clara levels everything off of boxer with beautiful, somber glory. As accounts of brotherly rivalries go, mistaken for strangers isnt exactly cain and abel. On the eve of the nationals biggest tour to date, matt invites tom to work for the band as a roadie, unaware of toms plan to film the entire adventure. The national have announced that viewers who rent or buy the critically acclaimed documentary film mistaken for strangers via the digital distributor vhx, will receive a free download of the never before released song sunshine on my back. Mistaken for strangers 20 directed by tom berninger. It is a critique on being selfabsorbed in a modern society of selfglorification.
Filmmaker tom berninger follows members of the national as they embark on an international tour. Apr 30, 2007 mistaken for strangers is the second track on the nationals 2007 album, boxer. Mistaken for strangers 2014 stream and watch online. Very nice movie about a younger brother with low selfesteem living in the. Jul 25, 2017 you have to do it running but you do everything that they ask you to cause you dont mind seeing yourself in a picture as long as you look faraway, as long as you look removed showered and blueblazered, fill yourself with quarters showered and blueblazered, fill yourself with quarters you get mistaken for strangers by your own friends when you pass them at night under the silvery, silvery. Blank slate, on the other hand, is a bit more lighthearted than most of the nationals current material. Mistaken for strangers is the second track on the nationals 2007 album, boxer. Tom and matt berninger of the national on their film mistaken for.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the tom berningerdirected movie via subscription. The film is directed by tom berninger, brother of lead. Mistaken for strangers 20 full movie video dailymotion. Song information for mistaken for strangers the national on allmusic.
Mistaken for strangers 20 stream film online anschauen. The national mistaken for strangers releases discogs. This is the first single for the national s acclaimed album, boxer. The best thing about mistaken for strangers, a new documentary about the band the national, is that you dont have to be a fan to enjoy it. This is the first single for the nationals acclaimed album, boxer. Sep 19, 20 mistaken for strangers follows the national on its biggest tour to date. The national releases track to viewers of mistaken for. With tom berninger, matt berninger, bryce dessner, bryan devendorf. A budding filmmaker and horror movie enthusiast, tom brought along his camera to film.
You have to do it running but you do everything that they ask you to cause you dont mind seeing yourself in a picture as long as you look faraway, as long as you look removed showered and blueblazered, fill yourself with quarters showered and blueblazered, fill yourself with quarters you get mistaken for strangers by your own friends when you pass them at night. Mistaken for strangers dogwoof documentary distribution. May 08, 2007 this is the video for mistaken for strangers, directed by threadcount. Its hard to imagine what tom berninger will do next, but i look forward to seeing it, whether he is in the film or behind the camera. Hailed by michael moore as one of the best documentaries about a band that ive ever seen and by pitchfork as the funniest, most meta music movie since spinal tap, mistaken for strangers is a truly hilarious, unusual, and moving film about two brothers, matt and tom berninger. Mar 28, 2014 as accounts of brotherly rivalries go, mistaken for strangers isnt exactly cain and abel. Instead, they found a raw portrayal of selfdoubt, a movie about the struggle to make a movie and what its like to watch your brothers booming prosperity. The national film mistaken for strangers pitchfork.
The national mistaken for strangers lyrics genius lyrics. Listen to a curated playlist crafted from this song. As they were about to embark on the biggest tour of their career, lead singer matt berninger invited his younger brother, tom, to be a part of their tour crew. You have to do it running but you do everything that they ask you to cause you dont mind seeing yourself in a picture as long as you look faraway, as long as you look removed. Inevitably, toms moonlighting as an irreverent documentarian creates some drama for the band on the road. The band serves more as a backdrop for what may be the funniest, most meta music movie since spinal tap. The film is directed by tom berninger, brother of lead singer matt berninger, and premiered 17 april 20 at the tribeca film festival in new york city. If youre here ill assume youve already purchased boxer and realize that, though mistaken for strangers is an amazing song, it hardly characterizes the album. In 2010, rock band the national were about to embark on the biggest tour of their career.
After ten years as a band, and five critically acclaimed albums, they were finally enjoying wider recognition. On the eve of the national s biggest tour to date, matt invites tom to work for the band as a roadie, unaware of toms plan to film the entire adventure. The national mistaken for strangers lyrics songmeanings. Tom and matt berninger, the frontman of the national, stand in front of an infinity pool in l. Apr 18, 20 in actuality, the documentary, mistaken for strangers, isnt exactly focused on the national. Approaching 40, matt, the lead singer of the critically acclaimed rock band the national, finally finds himself flush. Which, in this case, is no small achievement considering the previous titles by this documentarys novice filmmakerthe horror thrillers dirt under his nails and wages of sinboth end in murderous rampages. Hailed by michael moore as one of the best documentaries about a band that ive ever seen and by pitchfork as the funniest, most meta music movie since spinal tap, mistaken for strangers is a truly hilarious and touching film about two brothers, matt and tom berninger. Looking to watch mistaken for strangers on your tv or mobile device at home. The song was released on april 30, 2007 in the uk and may 1, 2007 in the us as the albums first single. The term mistaken for strangers sort of drives this home because it implies that this group of people are so indistinguishable with how they live they might as well be strangers. That said, if you are a fan of the national, the movie highlights what decent, standup, downtoearth guys they all are.