song of the day: may 10/2011

The National - Exile Vilify

Album: Exile Vilify (from the Game 'Portal 2') [2011]

for those who aren't as in-tune to the gaming world as others (*raises hand), this isn't the first time the national has contributed an exclusive song to a video game, and furthermore, the second time they've contributed to the "portal" series of games. "exile vilify" is a hauntingly beautiful piano and string-drenched lament that immediately stands up with a lot of their best slower works. judging by the single's artwork, it may have originated as a "high violet" b-side. either way, it's the kind of track that emphasizes atmosphere and build over everything else.

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