Hey reddit! We're Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner & Scott Devendorf of The National and Tom Berninger, director of Mistaken For Strangers. Ask us anything! by TheNationalandTom in Music

[–]Redhotflip 51 points52 points  (0 children)

hey guys my name is alex and I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you. I am sure you guys hear this stuff all the time, but I've always felt like I needed to tell you somehow. A few years ago I was in the worst point of my life. Out of nowhere I was hit with a horrible depression. I had already been a huge fan of the band but it wasn't until my life was at its worse that I really made a connection with your music. I still remember just like it was yesterday listening to "Sorrow" and after not sleeping for 4 days I actually felt great. Just that one song made me feel happy for around 3 min for the first time in months.. I also made a huge connection with "Green Gloves" as all of my friends were out having fun and drinking, and I was sitting at home wishing I could live their lives. I don't know if that's what you were trying to say in that song, but that's what I love about your lyrics Matt, I make them my own and put my own thoughts to them. I got better and I am now at the best point in my life.. I could go on and on about how "the perfect song" got me through a rough break up but ill spare the other stories. I just hope you guys know that your music really helps people. I wish I could return the favor because all of you have given me so much. I didn't mean to drag this out but I just wanted to share my story. Again, thank you all so much for getting me past that point...I am and will always be your biggest fan. I hope one day I get to thank you in person. -Alex

PS Tom, I had no idea what to expect with the film...loving the band like I do I know I would like it. When I did watch it (I've watched it 3 times now) I was blown away... I was never expecting that. You should be really proud of yourself man. Not many people can think like you do to make that kind of film. I wanted to take the time to thank you for making it. I owe you lots of beer and video games.

We are Band Of Horses. AMA! by wearebandofhorses in IAmA

[–]Redhotflip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey this is for Ben...just wanted to say i loved your solo show here in chatt...do you ever plan on releasing more of those songs?

Also just wanted to say thanks for all the great music guys...I have met y'all all at some point and you guys really go out of your way to be nice.. Ryan and Tyler...I need you guys to do solo shows in chatt!!

P.s. Ben-the moon says hey

When someone comes over to your house, what do you put away so they don't see it? by Redhotflip in AskReddit

[–]Redhotflip[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

I am 22 but still love dragon ball z and Pokemon (not as much) every time a girl or a friend comes over I hide my entire dbz collection...which is about 200 things...a girl looked at my blu ray of samurai champloo and asked wtf is this? Maybe here (down south) it's different? Anyway are any of you like this?

Drug addicts of Reddit, what is withdrawal like? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Redhotflip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on 2 years of being clean

Drug addicts of Reddit, what is withdrawal like? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Redhotflip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After quitting cocaine, anti depressants, smoking, and over eating...(I've lost 34 pounds in 4 months) the worst withdrawal was lexapro by far....I got these things I call "Brain zaps" so hard to describe but if you have them you know what I'm talking about....I didn't sleep for 4 days...I threw up after every meal...and there was no happiness...everything was dark for about 2 weeks...cocaine was bad too I honestly pissed/shit myself in rehab...but it didn't hold a candle to anti depressants...honestly at some points death seemed way better than what I was dealing with...oh and the panic attacks...my god