Aaron Dessner

Born: 1976-04-23

Aaron Brooking Dessner is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as a founding member of the indie rock band The National, with whom he has recorded eight studio albums; a co-founder of the indie rock duo Big Red Machine, teaming with Bon Iver's Justin Vernon; and a collaborator on Taylor Swift's studio albums Folklore and Evermore, both of which contended for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2021 and 2022, respectively, with the former winning the accolade.


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Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions

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Released: 2020-11-25

An intimate concert film, in which Taylor Swift performs each song from her album 'folklore' in...

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The National: Glastonbury 2024

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Released: 2024-06-30

Sunday night headline performance on the Other stage.

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The National - Live at Sydney Opera House

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Released: 2014-02-08

Recorded on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House on February 8th, 2014 with the assistance of...

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A Skin, A Night

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Released: 2008-05-26

Journey into the creative process of Brooklyn indie rock band the National with this unique...

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The National: Sounds from a Safe Harbour at Cork Opera House

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Released: 2017-09-16

The National's indie rock has taken over the Cork Opera House. On stage, some of the most iconic...

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The National - Live at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2024

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Released: 2024-05-31

31/05/2024, Primavera Sound Barcelona

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The National - Live At Montreux Jazz Festival

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Released: 2024-07-09

Twenty-five years after their debut, The National continues to improve year after year, whether...

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The National - Live at Bearsville Theater

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Released: 2023-05-03

On March 4, 2023, The National performed an intimate show for 500 people at the Bearsville...

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The National: I Am Easy to Find, Live from New York's Beacon Theatre

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Released: 2019-08-23

The National performed at the New York's historic Beacon Theatre to present their 2019 album and...

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The National - Live From Pukkelpop 2019

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Released: 2019-08-18

The National - Live From Pukkelpop 2019 (recorded August 18, 2019)

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Really Good Rejects

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Released: 2022-03-13

The muted tones of rubber bridge guitars have delighted listeners the world over- from Wilco to...

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The National - 'High Violet' Live From Brooklyn Academy of Music

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Released: 2010-05-15

Concert documentary of The National's performance at Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2010,...

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The National - Live at El Castell Embruixat

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Released: 2005-05-03

Concert at El Castell Embruixat, 03/05/2006

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Death is Elsewhere

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Released: 2019-05-30

In this seven-channel video installation, two pairs of identical twin musicians circle each...

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A Lot of Sorrow

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Released: 2013-05-05

Icelandic artist and musician Ragnar Kjartansson’s often intensely durational performance-based...

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Mistaken for Strangers

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Released: 2013-09-19

Mistaken for Strangers follows The National on its biggest tour to date. Newbie roadie Tom (lead...

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The National - Live at Elbphilharmonie 2017

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Released: 2017-10-21

The National played on October 21, 2017 in the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg, Germany.

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The National - Live From Ypsigrock 2019

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Released: 2019-08-09

The National headlined at Ypsigrock Festival in Castelbuono, Sicily, Italy in 2019. The concert...

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The National - Guilty Party: Basilica Hudson

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Released: 2017-07-14

An 80-minute film that features footage from the band’s 2017 show at Basilica Hudson in New...

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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First aired: 2014-02-17

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent...

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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First aired: 2014-02-17

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent...

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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Saturday Night Live

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First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Live From the Artists Den

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First aired: 2009-02-01

A concert showcase that features music artists performing in unique settings, such as museums,...

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The Grammy Awards

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First aired: 1959-11-29

An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording...

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