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The National play '90-Mile Water Wall' with Richard Reed Parry
The National perform '90-Mile Water Wall' for first time since 2014 at first full gig in two years.
In brief
The National perform '90-Mile Water Wall' for first time since 2014 at first full gig in two years. The National played their first full gig in two years with Richard Reed Parry performing '90-Mile Water Wall' for the first time since 2014. Originally reported by NME.
The National's first full gig in two years
The National played their first full-band concert since 2024 at the closing night of AB100 in San Sebastián on Sunday October 18.
Richard Reed Parry joins for surprise guest performance
Richard Reed Parry, Arcade Fire member, made a surprise guest appearance during 'Lemonworld' from their fifth album 'High Violet'.
First live performance of '90-Mile Water Wall' since 2014
The National performed '90-Mile Water Wall' for the first time since 2014 during their 22-song set at AB100.
Special guests and deep cuts
The set featured special guests including Ragnar Kjartansson and R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe, plus deep cuts from their discography.
Previous collaborations with Richard Reed Parry
Reed Parry contributed to The National's 2010 album and 2013 album 'Trouble Will Find Me' with double bass, guitar and vocal harmonies.
The National's setlist highlights
The setlist included 'Sorrow' performed twice, once with Ragnar Kjartansson, and 'Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks' as the encore.
What matters most
The National played their first full gig in two years with Richard Reed Parry performing '90-Mile Water Wall' for the first time since 2014.
