Last week we brought you the music video for “Dancing Choose,” the second official clip from TV on the Radio’s Dear Science. Now here’s a second version of the song, recorded live for the Late Show last week. In an only-in-New-York moment, the band performs on a fire escape before a group of onlookers, indie-rock kids, and David Letterman.

The live incarnation of “Dancing Choose” sounds much tougher than its recorded counterpart, which bodes well for the band’s upcoming tour. The horn section, carefully positioned on the steps of the fire escape, are a welcome addition, and Dave Sitek produces some trademark screaming guitar toward the end of the song. The studio version of the track sounds labored in comparison to this vibrant take, suggesting the band is ready to take Dear Science to another level in the live arena.