The National’s “Think You Can Wait” is the theme song for Thomas McCarthy-directed (and Paul Giamatti-starring) “sports comedy-drama” Win Win. Matt Berninger told HitFlix that the track, which features guest vocals from Sharon Van Etten, was inspired by McCarthy’s material: “It’s about very normal and good people trying to do their best and the struggle to be good.” He adds: “I mean, it isn’t at all narrative to what happens in the movie — we don’t mention Paul Giamatti by name or anything. But it was fun, and it’s a good song, we’re very proud of it.” Take a listen:
(Via Some Kind Of Awesome via TwentyFourBit)
Win Win premiered at Sundance in January. It hits US theaters on 3/25.
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These guys can’t write a bad song.
sve makes the song
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captain boring……surely you can dispute this!
I feel sorry for you. Honestly.
Oh stop. Spare me your pity. Your condescending insinuation that there’s something wrong with me for not liking what you like suggests you have an insecure need to look down on others to affirm your own feelings. What are you, 12?
Not to get in the middle of two fighting dogs or anything, but I don’t think he meant it like that. It’s not like your comment was offensive or intended to illicit negativity; neither was his.
Thank you.
I’m pretty sure “I feel sorry for you” is right up there with “I’ll pray for your soul.”
I’m going to agree with Captain Boring, these guys never fail. You can download the track over at quitmumbling.com
This song reminds me of “Streets of Philadelphia”.
On a related note, I’d really like to hear the National cover “Streets of Philadelphia” now.
That is literally the best idea I have heard all day!
“The National has a new song Think You Can Wait, and it confirms my long-held belief that Matt Berninger just wants everyone to cry and moodily drink whisky all the time. Hear it at Stereogum.”
http://mrshuffleupagus.blogspot.com/2011/03/boss-stuff-on-interwebs-wednesday-links_16.html
This is great.
It’s the CIIIIIIRCLE OF LIIIIIFE!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga-ijQP0KxY
this is sweet…
i saw the film at a sneak preview last night and the moment the screen faded to black and matt berninger’s voice came on… it was the ultimate climax to a really stark and amazing film! =)
check it out here and download it for free http://www.lowlightshighvolume.com/2011/03/download-the-new-song-by-the-national/
I can’t wait to see the movie. Anyone seen it?
Such a beautiful song! Best 2011 theme so far…