Aaron Dessner

Aaron Dessner

Born: April 23, 1976
in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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.

Movies for Aaron Dessner...

The National - Live at Bearsville Theater
Title: The National - Live at Bearsville Theater
Released: May 3, 2023
Type: Movie
On March 4, 2023, The National performed an intimate show for 500 people at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY. There they debuted much of their new album First Two Pages of Frankenstein.
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Really Good Rejects
Title: Really Good Rejects
Released: March 13, 2022
Type: Movie
The muted tones of rubber bridge guitars have delighted listeners the world over- from Wilco to Taylor Swift’s Folklore. Modern-day luthier Reuben Cox demystifies his process of creating some of rock’s most sought-after guitars.
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Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions
Title: Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions
Character: Self
Released: November 25, 2020
Type: Movie
An intimate concert film, in which Taylor Swift performs each song from her album 'folklore' in order, as she reveals the meaning and the stories behind all 17 tracks for the very first time.
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The National - 'High Violet' Live From Brooklyn Academy of Music
Title: The National - 'High Violet' Live From Brooklyn Academy of Music
Character: Self
Released: March 3, 2020
Type: Movie
Concert documentary of The National's performance at Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2010, interspersed with interview footage of the band.
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The National: I Am Easy to Find, Live from New York's Beacon Theatre
Title: The National: I Am Easy to Find, Live from New York's Beacon Theatre
Character: Self
Released: August 23, 2019
Type: Movie
The National performed at the New York's historic Beacon Theatre to present their 2019 album and short film project I Am Easy To Find. This concert documentary includes a complete performance of that album, as well as guest appearances from the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, Julien Baker, Mina Tindle, Kate Stables and the American Contemporary Music Ensemble.
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The National - Live From Pukkelpop 2019
Title: The National - Live From Pukkelpop 2019
Character: Self
Released: August 18, 2019
Type: Movie
The National - Live From Pukkelpop 2019 (recorded August 18, 2019)
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The National - Live From Ypsigrock 2019
Title: The National - Live From Ypsigrock 2019
Character: Self
Released: August 9, 2019
Type: Movie
The National headlined at Ypsigrock Festival in Castelbuono, Sicily, Italy in 2019. The concert was shared as part of the band's "Exciting Communal Event series", which launched with a stream of their show at Primavera Sound in summer 2018. The Ypsigrock Festival performance took place in association with The Independent, which hosted the festival's main stage.
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Death is Elsewhere
Title: Death is Elsewhere
Released: May 30, 2019
Type: Movie
In this seven-channel video installation, two pairs of identical twin musicians circle each other, playing the same endless song.
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The National - Live at Elbphilharmonie 2017
Title: The National - Live at Elbphilharmonie 2017
Character: Self
Released: October 21, 2017
Type: Movie
The National played on October 21, 2017 in the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg, Germany.
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Title: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2015
Type: TV
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch
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Title: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Released: February 17, 2014
Type: TV
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
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Title: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Character: Self - Big Red Machine
Released: February 17, 2014
Type: TV
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
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The National - Live at Sydney Opera House
Title: The National - Live at Sydney Opera House
Character: Self
Released: February 8, 2014
Type: Movie
Recorded on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House on February 8th, 2014 with the assistance of Sydney Opera House Trust
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Mistaken for Strangers
Title: Mistaken for Strangers
Character: Self
Released: September 19, 2013
Type: Movie
Mistaken for Strangers follows The National on its biggest tour to date. Newbie roadie Tom (lead singer Matt Berninger’s younger brother) is a heavy metal and horror movie enthusiast, and can't help but put his own spin on the experience. Inevitably, Tom’s moonlighting as an irreverent documentarian creates some drama for the band on the road. The film is a hilarious and touching look at two very different brothers, and an entertaining story of artistic aspiration.
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A Lot of Sorrow
Title: A Lot of Sorrow
Character: Self
Released: May 5, 2013
Type: Movie
Icelandic artist and musician Ragnar Kjartansson’s often intensely durational performance-based works manifest a rare synthesis of pathos and humor. A Lot of Sorrow is both a music video and an extended concert film, in which Brooklyn-based band the National performs its three-and-a-half minute ballad “Sorrow” on repeat for six hours. The band’s music and lyrics frequently conjure notions of romantic suffering and melancholy—themes common to Kjartansson’s emotive, theatrical work. As the hours pass and fatigue sets in, the musicians subtly alter their song; the original track is always recognizable but is also shown to be elastic and expressive rather than rigid. Kjartansson is sometimes visible in the role of roadie, offering water and food to the performers throughout the concert. Multiple camera angles grant the viewer access to both the perspective of the musicians and that of the audience, as the band and the crowd feed off each other’s energy with every repetition.
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Title: Live From the Artists Den
Character: Self
Released: February 1, 2009
Type: TV
A concert showcase that features music artists performing in unique settings, such as museums, temples and synagogues. The series also features interview segments with the artists.
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A Skin, A Night
Title: A Skin, A Night
Character: Self
Released: May 26, 2008
Type: Movie
Journey into the creative process of Brooklyn indie rock band the National with this unique documentary. Filmmaker Vincent Moon's cameras follow the band as they make their fourth album, "Boxer," and work to diversify their sound. More than just a technical examination of the recording process, the film uncovers the mental and emotional challenges, collaborative highs and lows, and quest for fresh ideas that drive this -- or indeed any -- band.
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
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Title: The Grammy Awards
Character: Self
Released: November 29, 1959
Type: TV
An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on who they think is most deserving of an award in 108 categories as specified by the academy.
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The National - Live at El Castell Embruixat
Title: The National - Live at El Castell Embruixat
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
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The National: Sounds from a Safe Harbour at Cork Opera House
Title: The National: Sounds from a Safe Harbour at Cork Opera House
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
The National's indie rock has taken over the Cork Opera House. On stage, some of the most iconic songs, highlighting the tracks by Sleep Well Beast, Grammy winner for Best Alternative Music Album in 2017.