I've thought since buying the Astoria VHS decades ago: this guy doesnt get credit enough for his backing vocals! But yeah his gtr skills are good too :D
Love Johnny Greenwood (obviously), but Ed O’Brien is what give Radiohead its magic. He’s like the secret ingredient. You’re listening, and you’re like, “Oh, what’s that?” And the answer is always Ed O’Brien.
that's because he doesn't sound like a guitar. but he's all over it. when critics said kid A has no guitar, it was all over it...everyone just assumes its Jonny's synth or something becuase he's the 'synth/guitar' player@@JonnyKaine
Since this, I've been (re)watching loads of live Radiohead videos with a new found appreciation for Ed's contributions. I've clearly not been listening hard enough over the years, secret ingredient is right!
I loved that he talked about the cycle of creativity, and how you go through the trough of "this is shit", then "I'm shit". I thought it was only mildly creative people like myself that did that, but if a member of Radiohead can struggle with that then there's hope for everyone. Thank you Ed.
I think everyone goes through it. Whenever i record an album, i go through this exact cycle. A friend of mine now is currently producing a movie and i've seen her steadily go through these stages and is now at stage 4, i had to laugh because it's so true. So i think it must happen with anything creative, especially something that is a long process anyway.
Oh boy, happnes to me all the time. When I go to seek for a new riff idea and I keep on playing the same shapes and same ideas not be able to get out of that vicious cycle of "known shapes". And then I drop into a black hole and feel like I have no skills at all and that I have reached the END of ideas ... and THEN , in that very black hole, new riff idea sparks to life :D
For all the Radiohead gear nerds 0:04 Treefingers (possibly) 4:43 Walking on the Moon 21:13 Weird Fishes 27:52 Ful Stop 48:58 Paranoid Android 53:05 Airbag 53:41 How to Disappear Completely 1:13:59 Weird Fishes 1:14:54 15 Step 1:15:53 Pyramid Song
The shows with Ed and Graham Coxon have been a revelation. These guys don't put their energies into being a technical player or copycat of a hero, they invest their time and effort in finding their own thing. Its a liberating concept.
The first I heard/read of this very concept was in the Jan 1990 issue of Guitar Player Magazine. That issue changed my life, and I hope this video changes lives just the same. This is the way.
"It's great being in Radiohead.....cuz you got a license to do this shit, right?" Ed is officially my hero....his energy and love of music spills into his creativity in the most incredible fashion...what an authentic guy! I'm SO FIRED UP RIGHT NOW!!!
I have been an architect and visual artist all my life. I decided to learn guitar at age 58. This is the first guitarist that makes sense to me. Finally!
19MarkZ I'm 57, re-learned guitar 2 years ago after a 35 year lunch break. Now into both synths and guitars to create my own sonuspheres. Best thing I've ever done.
Ed O'Brien explaining us why Radiohead music is magic... It's not about technique, it's all about atmosphere, color, texture, feelings. On looking for new sounds since the beginning. What a great message to everyone. The achievements of this band will last for ages
Its a bit of a relief to see a pro who dabbles in pedal porn. All my friends are the guitar-cord-amp type players and I can't really share any of my enthusiasm with them.
@@hoboroadie And the sad thing is that every one of them could sound _better_ with the right pedals. Just because you like the sound of your guitar and amp doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement. It's just technophobe nonsense.
Daemon Electricity It is just as easy for someone that prefers going straight from guitar to amp to speaker to say that all this pedal stuff is just technophile nonsense. I think pedals are great tools for getting across the vibe you want, but you can get great tones from running straight into an amp and if that is the feeling that someone wants, who are you to criticize?
@@BobbyHill26 "if that is the feeling that someone wants, who are you to criticize?" The criticism is usually coming the other way, as someone boasts loudly of their superiority for running their guitar directly into the amp. The choice is yours, but most (not all) of the people I know who are direct plug-in purists are the ones complaining about pedals or congratulating themselves for not using them or "hiding" behind them. The one friend I know who doesn't really harp on it just doesn't obsess over gear at all. I also think people who criticize something without trying it and judge others for doing it are worthy of some criticism.
I didn't expect Eeeeed to namedrop so many bands. Ride, Slowdive, Andy Summers, The Edge. It's great to finally hear a member of Radiohead do that, allowing you to connect the dots with "the others". Such a humble man too. Wow.
When he mentioned ride and slowdive he became the coolest person ever in my mind. Shoegaze is awesome. And his passion for music and unique guitar style is amazing. Such a cool dude!
Dan, you contradicting guitar legend Ed O’Brien AND being wrong about it will be your greatest story 40 years from now! Credit to all parties involved for being complete gentlemen about it. Just precious.
The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!
@@jtn191 it's so damn annoying right? I'm just trying to read other peoples interesting insights and opinions and that copy pasted crap is plastered everywhere
Forget That Pedal Show, this has now jumped to being one of my favourite videos on TH-cam, period. Ed whipping out “Ful Stop” to demonstrate the loop construction had me speechless. What an intimate and perfect peak behind the curtain of my favourite band of all time, all amongst the humble and warm comfort of the That Pedal Show set. Amazing, thank you Dan and Mick
The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!
@@Pyriscent Are you going to post that on every comment on here? That was a coincidence on ONE of their songs?! They have quite a lot of songs now… move on dude.
The single most inspiring video on music I’ve seen. I’m 53. I feel justified in a completely non-cynical, non-ironic way. What I do is so idiosyncratic that I’m always struggling to explain it to the folks with raised, skeptics eyebrows. But I love it, really love it, to the point of goosebumps, and now I might just believe that that’s enough to keep doing it. Thank you and Ed so, so much.
I'm the same age and feel the same way. I'm not what you'd call a big Radiohead fan, but I loved some of their songs - Creep in particular. Radiohead fans might cringe because it's probably their most popular song, but that song was just awesome. If that song came out brand new right now, I'd say it was the best thing on the market by far. If you don't know any Radiohead, go listen to it and tell me it isn't brilliant. What a delightful guy and delightful interview. Very inspiring, I agree. Damn.
Holy shit its like hit the 53 year old struggling musician slash hobbyist slash bedroom producers.. this is a life changing video. You and Ed brought actual magic to the internet.
Dude, you have to watch 'Devin Townsend Guitar Clinic London 2019'. Probably the best guitar clinic I ever watched, and I didn't learn a damn thing about the guitar. Don't know if you're into his stuff, but he talks a lot about his own idiosyncratic music and finally finding the freedom to just play exactly what he wants to play. Might be right up your alley. Inspired the crap out of me.
I never was a big fan of Radiohead, and now I feel GENUINELY sorry and guilty. For not having known a guy who's such humble and wonderful. This guy is the virtuoso of his own thing! And plus, what a pleasant and beautiful voice he has got. I felt like writing down his entire words. So many nice quotes and so inspiring!
It's great to hear Ed say: "We didn't know (about gear)..." And it really is true - unless you knew someone older and (musically) wiser in the 1980s or early 90s, you had to rely on what you could only AFFORD to know. Mostly, that meant the odd guitar magazine, which was stuck on either hair metal shredders or SRV blooze clones and was effectively ALL about technique. There really was no way for kids from nowhere to make gear connections outside of knowing brand names: HOW to use gear was rarely discussed, and when it was, casually offhand reference was made to completely unattainable amps, guitars and pedals. Prior to a broader mainstream Internet presence (say, 1995), our knowledge was so severely limited. It's nice to know bands like Radiohead were in exactly the same boat. :)
I remember feeling the same way growing up trying to learn guitar in the early 2000's.... I think its just a universal thing when you don't know your stuff, there's so much to know.....
It honestly seemed like the guitar zeitgeist got stuck on technical proficiency for a LONG time. Not many magazines or publications gave too much individual attention to guitarists who used their instrument as a tool for writing and experimenting for a while.
This guy has a crucial part in one of the biggest musical achievements in history (Radiohead’s whole career) yet he sounds so humble and down to Earth. One has to think it’s all related.
You're both great interviewers. I've been doing that for 25 years and too many people don't listen or give the guest the space / opportunity to expound on what they're most passionate about. This episode is a perfect example of how to showcase the work of a genius, without being sycophantic or getting in the way. What a lovely man Ed is. And what excellent men you are.
TheImmediate I agree, Mick and Dan did a great job in interviewing, asking interesting questions and giving space for replies. One of the best shows (of any show) that I’ve seen in a long time. Awesome!
The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he didn't care for the GREATEST ALBUM EVER MADE BY HUMANS (sgt. peppers isn't my favorite but it is amazing) but he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!
Pyris I love the notion of thieving music. It’s such a commodified and capitalistic idea. Reminds you that nothing is sacred or shareable today. Only market, dollar value, and lawsuits. What’s worse is that the public swallows up the legalistic rhetoric and reinforces this idea of ‘art as ownership’.
I saw the term "music journalism" used in several comments about this episode and I was struck by the accuracy of that. The hour spent watching reminded me of the hours I spent many years ago reading interviews with some of the most creative and innovative artists of the time, when the music magazines like Rolling Stone and NME had writers who, like you Dan & Mick, were able to sit down with the artist and have a real conversation. And it was very special when an artist like Ed O'Brien wanted to talk about how things like truth, honesty, and integrity were important to them in terms of their music, and their lives. Many thanks to Dan & Mick, and a huge thank you to Ed O'Brien, for making this episode one to remember and revisit often.
Okay guys this is the best show ever. Sonic landscapes are all about leveraging the strength of a pedal with a suitable guitar part and who better to talk about this than Ed O'Brien!!!
The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he didn't care for the GREATEST ALBUM EVER MADE BY HUMANS (sgt. peppers isn't my favorite but it is amazing) but he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!
C'mon, everyone steals. George Harrison had to pay up when he ripped off He's So Fine by the Chiffons. I don't mind though, My Sweet Lord is still a tremendous song. @@Pyriscent
I love that Ed named Will Sergeant. The most criminally underrated guitarist. I've seen The Bunnymen 14 or so times, and Will is always remarkable. For first timers, check out Heaven Up Here, the album. You're welcome.
While this is a pedal show and we all love pedals, this might be my favorite episode of recent. I love bluesbreakers, I love rats, but I think you blokes are really onto something when you have guests on. Everything always circles back to the boards which is great, but Ed talked way more about music and the path, which was a real treat. Thank you Dan and Mick, top notch shit as always.
For a huge fan of TPS and Radiohead this was a really special show. To see someone who was a real influence in my younger days talk at length and realize he’s just another guitar player like the rest of us for the most part, just absolutely wonderful.
As a painter and a huge Radiohead fan, this interview was as relevant to me as it is to any musician out there. So much of what he says inspires me to be brave and confident with my art. And what an genuine and wholesome human being Ed is. Would love to meet him someday. You guys did a wonderful job with this interview.
Oh wow, what an inspirational interview! Thank you gents for bringing the incredible Ed O’Brien on your show. Radiohead are one of my all-time favorite bands. He is such a lovely fellow, and brilliant musician. Many thanks.
I've never really connected with Radiohead's music but watching this has given me a much deeper appreciation for what they do. And, on top of being a truly gifted musician, he seems to be a genuinely lovely person. An absolute gem of an episode, thank you all for gifting us with it.
A great musician, seems like a great guy, from one of the greatest bands on Earth, and hearing him talk so candidly about insecurity and creation: wonderful. Impeccable interview :D:D:D
Guys, you’ve surpassed yourselves (again). This is just the best, and Ed is a true gent. Thanks for the shout out - so happy that the Binson is in such good hands.
Listening to this interview/chat confirms to me what I’ve thought about Radiohead for a long time (being a massive fan of theirs for more than 20 years)... and that is that Thom Yorke was so lucky to find himself associated with musicians like Ed (and all the others in the band) who ultimately were and are prepared to leave their ego at the door... prepared to push boundaries, upset conventions, do what’s needed to serve the song (or do nothing to serve the song)... and ultimately were prepared to go with him into what is often a weird musical world even when at times I’m sure it was hard, uncomfortable and made them very insecure. But, what I’ve also realised is that I’ve been somewhat missing the point thinking about the others being prepared to go where Thom’s compositions were taking them... Radiohead is clearly a band in the truest sense and without any one of these guys those compositions would sound so very different.
Man, I love the show every week, but this one was top of the charts. I could listen to Ed talk about his setup, history in music, songwriting process, and other andcdotes for hours and hours on end. My only complaint is 1hr19min wasn’t long enough. Fantastic show.
The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!
If you checked your facts, you’d find that they “settled” out of court, which in no way is a conviction. If they truly were guilty, all royalties would go to Albert Hammond and the hollies. They settled on a “songwriting credit”, which means that there is a percentage that is shared. Also, to my ears, they used the same 4 chord progression. If that’s the standard for theft, there are a billion of artists who use a combination of C F G D. There are only so many combinations. You should also maybe chill out and do something better with your time/life than try to prove that everyone is inferior to you.
Pyris Haha, rofl, that was literally their very first single and that was it with lawsuits. (Which was eventually settled out of court.) You basically disregard everything they did because of that? What a weird dude you are.
Graham Coxon, Andy and now Ed O'Brian. These gentlemen are my top3 guitar wizards in the whole world. Thank you Dan and Mick for this unique opportunity to see and hear them in TPS!
Mick’s face when Ed plays Airbag is priceless. Also when he does Paranoid Android, the guys are just losing it. I rewatched that moment many times and I felt what they must have felt; a piece of music history played right in front of you. Thanks for this awesome video. Ed is simply outstanding
I love when you get these 50 greatest guitarists of all time compilations, Ed & Jonny are always mentioned together, just goes to show you can't have one without the other and hardly anybody can actually decipher who is doing what. That's a mark of genius musicianship. Bloody smashing bloke too our Ed !
The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!
i’ve really never been a fan of Radiohead but i was completely enthralled by this. There’s a lot of eye-opening insight in this conversation and i’m really glad you all thought to do this.
Ed is being quite humble and gracious in this interview as is his nature. Led Zeppelin is no more virtuosic than Radiohead. Radiohead's career has already gone on for many more years than Led Zeppelin's. The magic inherent in Radiohead's songs is more than a match for Led Zeppelin's (and I am a lover of Led Zeppelin's music). Radiohead are masters of emotional virtuosity. Ed is illuminating how various ingredients create the tone-palate of a Radiohead song and this is fascinating.
Zeppelin did a lot of innovation in a short time. Page particularly was extremely groundbreaking from like 1968 to 1974. They laid a lot of groundwork. They also explored a lot of styles. Radiohead was more innovative in their ability to merge various styles while keeping an extremely unique sound
I think Radiohead would have blown minds back in Led Zep days, they’d be like pink floyd + jimmy hendrix hanging out tripping and they all met inside each others mind and hallucinated watching some band called radiohead, well maybe i didn’t explain that correctly.
Bands like Radiohead stand on the shoulders of pioneers like led zeppelin. All four of led zeppelin had years of experience before they formed the band. They broke new ground with every album and sold out every gig they did, for ten years, until they were hit by tragedy.
Rant aside: I can't believe you scored this excellent interview and that I get to watch this man show how he makes these classic noises. Thanks so much for that.
The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he didn't care for the GREATEST ALBUM EVER MADE BY HUMANS (sgt. peppers isn't my favorite but it is amazing) but he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!
Good lord. I am stunned by how kind, thoughtful, and wholesome all three of these individuals are. ...it's legitimately moving. Thanks for doing what you do, TPS guys, and thanks to Ed O'Brien for sharing his perspective.
Thank you Ed, thank you Dan, thank you Mick....not just great sounds, but some seriously great advice for future/aspiring/current sound makers. I love this show and it keeps getting better, so for that alone, thank you guys. Cheers
Not only is Ed a great guitar player, he's a great singer. He keeps up with Thom Yorke adding great backing vocals, often carrying the tune live, such as Identikit. And plays some great inventive lead lines when Jonny is playing something else, Lotus Flower comes to mind. Watching them live you realize he adds a lot of atmosphere to some tracks, which is brilliant because with Thom and Jonny doing a lot of melody, a third melody could messy things up. So he plays to the song and adds color when needed. A great guy to have in your corner. I can't wait to hear his solo record.
I've lost count of the times I have re-watched this episode, it's just magic and endlessly inspiring. Ed comes across as a truly wonderful and creative person, and so much of what he says resonates with me. Then on top of that Mick and Dan's really honest and genuine reactions, excellent 'interviewing' skills (it comes across as a easy conversation, but I'm aware it takes a lot of skill to pull this off on camera and keep it so natural) and excitement at what Ed is doing just make it joyous to watch. Truly great episode, even 3 years later.
Ed strikes me as a lucid, intelligent, articulate, witty guy who has excellent knowledge of gear and recall about it from years previous which is really impressive. I loved his shoutouts for ELO, Andy Summers and major 7ᵀᴴ chords. I very quickly realised I was listening to a kindred spirit as well as just a super talented player who is above-averagely skilled at ambient soundscaping. Great interview, thoroughly enjoyed that.
Definitely will be saving up for one of his guitars!!! Thanks for the philosophic thoughts Ed, it helped with what I'm going through creatively....the war continues....
He just confirmed a tour in September... and hearing the performance at 13:58 makes his album the most anticipated release of the year for me. It seems will be interesting, emotional, full of ambiental sounds and textures... I've been waiting for the Ed solo album since the Phil's Weatherhouse album. Amazing interview and show guys. It's 3:00a.m. and I'm gonna sleep just 4 hours but it worth.
wow - it wasn't until min 17:00 that i truly appreciated where ed was coming from. i am now impressed with his presence and perspective and he seems like a truly good bloke - with added resonance that we're the same age give or take a month. another thing i've come to appreciate are the pedalshow peeps and the quality of attention they show to ed, which is the same quality they show to all their guests, providing a real sense of integrity and culture of care to this channel's community.
I've been waiting for this kind of material since OK Computer came out... The humanity and humbleness of this guy baffles me, yet it makes so much sense if feels like its like it's the only way it can be
Watching this for the fourth time now, so good. There was quite a bit of buildup to Ed’s solo record, and I was really curious, given his role in Radiohead, what a solo EOB record would sound like. Earth blew me away. I listened to it over and over as I drove to the Oregon coast, going through the Pacific Northwest rainforests. Earth very much sounds like a place, and whenever I listen I think of that 9-hour drive and all the scenery. As a huge Radiohead fan, Earth is by far my favorite solo record from the group, and in my opinion, the best. I feel like I better understand Ed’s role in the band now and it is significant to say the least.
To me as a starting musician, this episode just like the most expensive episode of TPS ever made! So inspiring, so much.... oh I don’t know what to say. The lessons I got is just priceless. I feel like time doesn’t exist for an our and 18 minutes ❤️❤️❤️
The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!
I've watched dozens of episodes of That Pedal Show, but this is probably the first time I've finished in its entirety. Excellent moment in RH internet history, almost as exciting as the release of King of Limbs
Ed totally hits the nail on the head about the exposure to so much music when growing up. I too was born in England (myself in 1970) and like he says Top Of The Pops and the Sunday Chart rundown were just so varied the huge canon of work we heard was vast. Of course in my teenage 80's years John Peel and Tommy Vance's Fri Rock Show "completed" our musical educations. It made us go and see as many varied gigs as possible too.... including once a, well, ok-ish indie rock band called Kingmaker one time. However, it was the support band that night, especially when they played this new song called Creep, that really stole the show!!!
Hey Dan, Mick & Simon. I so appreciate the tremendous effort you put into all these TPS’s episodes. This is not only insightful education, but wonderful entertainment. In fact, the production quality combined with your natural abilities to communicate effectively… makes one almost forget they are watching a screen from far away (Canada), and not actually conversing in the same room. That is something very special guys! Sincerest thanks!!! (PS. Hope the recent gig went superbly - wish I could have been there to support you guys.)
What comes across from Ed apart from him being extremely humble and all round nice guy is that the pedals are as much an instrument as the guitar. Incredible, well done guys this show keeps getting better and better. Very inspriational and just makes me want to mess around and find different sounds.
What a cool, down to earth dude! I can relate to what he said about associating music with a visual representation. His passion for music really shows through.
What an amazing episode. I loved hearing Ed talk about the music making process. Keep working, don't get too cocky! Wise words. And he's had a bit of success too...
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Ed never gets enough credit for what he's done in Radiohead.
I disagree, I think anyone in the know values him hugely as a guitarist musician, arranger and performer.
I've thought since buying the Astoria VHS decades ago: this guy doesnt get credit enough for his backing vocals! But yeah his gtr skills are good too :D
He’s the George
Ed is my favorite head of the radio.
Does he not tho? I've been in the biz a long time now, and that's always been the popular summation.
Love Johnny Greenwood (obviously), but Ed O’Brien is what give Radiohead its magic. He’s like the secret ingredient. You’re listening, and you’re like, “Oh, what’s that?” And the answer is always Ed O’Brien.
Ed is absolutely brilliant, but I have to disagree that he's the magic. Radiohead is wonderful because all of the guys bring something to the table.
I've been a huge Radiohead fan for a long time but I feel like I haven't given Ed the appreciation he deserves. Great interview.
@@twinhalcyon certainly! I think the thing is Ed has gotten a bit less attention than he deserves. not that he seems to care. what a cool dude.
that's because he doesn't sound like a guitar. but he's all over it. when critics said kid A has no guitar, it was all over it...everyone just assumes its Jonny's synth or something becuase he's the 'synth/guitar' player@@JonnyKaine
Since this, I've been (re)watching loads of live Radiohead videos with a new found appreciation for Ed's contributions. I've clearly not been listening hard enough over the years, secret ingredient is right!
For someone so famous, rich, tall, and handsome Ed is just a nice down to earth guy.
I loved that he talked about the cycle of creativity, and how you go through the trough of "this is shit", then "I'm shit". I thought it was only mildly creative people like myself that did that, but if a member of Radiohead can struggle with that then there's hope for everyone. Thank you Ed.
I think everyone goes through it. Whenever i record an album, i go through this exact cycle. A friend of mine now is currently producing a movie and i've seen her steadily go through these stages and is now at stage 4, i had to laugh because it's so true. So i think it must happen with anything creative, especially something that is a long process anyway.
Oh boy, happnes to me all the time. When I go to seek for a new riff idea and I keep on playing the same shapes and same ideas not be able to get out of that vicious cycle of "known shapes". And then I drop into a black hole and feel like I have no skills at all and that I have reached the END of ideas ... and THEN , in that very black hole, new riff idea sparks to life :D
Yeah. It's just part of growth. Like an innate mechanism to continually challenge yourself to be as creative as possible.
For all the Radiohead gear nerds
0:04 Treefingers (possibly)
4:43 Walking on the Moon
21:13 Weird Fishes
27:52 Ful Stop
48:58 Paranoid Android
53:05 Airbag
53:41 How to Disappear Completely
1:13:59 Weird Fishes
1:14:54 15 Step
1:15:53 Pyramid Song
Thank you! Do you have any idea how he’s making the delay do those weird glitchy stutters at 1:14:54? I need to know!
And 0:00 Treefingers, I believe
you are a life saver, I have watched it at least 20-30 times. Everytime had to go through the whole thing. Thank you so much.
Thank you sir!
YES, thank you!
The shows with Ed and Graham Coxon have been a revelation. These guys don't put their energies into being a technical player or copycat of a hero, they invest their time and effort in finding their own thing. Its a liberating concept.
100% agree
Now all we need are Lee & Thurston from Sonic Youth and we'd have the Indie thing nailed.
Yeah real musical artists
It’s amazing how rare players like this are too, at least on TH-cam. Wall to wall shred w*****s
@@Superdelphinus shredding is impressive but I still hate it.
@@MongerOfStrings8222 most of the time it's just used to show-off lmao
Ed is more like a painter who uses a guitar instead of a brush, than a "guitarist." And I love it.
So he’s a guitartist. ha
The first I heard/read of this very concept was in the Jan 1990 issue of Guitar Player Magazine. That issue changed my life, and I hope this video changes lives just the same. This is the way.
By saying “Ed here” faster than any previous guest, he’s shown himself to have better rhythm than any other living rock guitarist
I don't think any other guest has said "ed here"
@@CRIPPLINGSODIUMADDICT true
This is the most influential and important interviews for me as a guitar player
Ed O’Brien feels so cool to listen to, he just feels like a friend
he is probably high as fuck !
@@gabriellevesque-lessard5052 what?
@@gabriellevesque-lessard5052 YOU are high as fk lol
@@gabriellevesque-lessard5052 yeah he's like 6'5"
"It's great being in Radiohead.....cuz you got a license to do this shit, right?" Ed is officially my hero....his energy and love of music spills into his creativity in the most incredible fashion...what an authentic guy! I'm SO FIRED UP RIGHT NOW!!!
Top bloke. I'd imagine there's not many members of some of the biggest bands in the world that would give up hours of their time to do this.
Lenny Henry, you mean to promote their upcoming solo record...? 😀
Your avatar looks like Ainsley Harriott, not Lenny Henry.... but I'm guessing that's the joke.
@@thesafetyoflifeatsea Yeah, I bet he's hoping that pans out otherwise he's not got anything to fall back on. He really needs this...
I have been an architect and visual artist all my life. I decided to learn guitar at age 58. This is the first guitarist that makes sense to me. Finally!
19MarkZ I'm 57, re-learned guitar 2 years ago after a 35 year lunch break. Now into both synths and guitars to create my own sonuspheres. Best thing I've ever done.
This was like an episode of Inside the Actors Studio but for pedal nerds. 11/10 interview.
I love seeing Ed get the spotlight. He's such a texture genius and also seems to be a lovely human
Ed O'Brien explaining us why Radiohead music is magic... It's not about technique, it's all about atmosphere, color, texture, feelings. On looking for new sounds since the beginning.
What a great message to everyone. The achievements of this band will last for ages
Props to the big names for sitting down with us fellow pedal freaks, these guys can easily cite busy schedules so good on 'em.
Its a bit of a relief to see a pro who dabbles in pedal porn. All my friends are the guitar-cord-amp type players and I can't really share any of my enthusiasm with them.
hoboroadie - Those people aren’t your friends. You need to get yourself some new friends 😉
@@hoboroadie And the sad thing is that every one of them could sound _better_ with the right pedals. Just because you like the sound of your guitar and amp doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement. It's just technophobe nonsense.
Daemon Electricity It is just as easy for someone that prefers going straight from guitar to amp to speaker to say that all this pedal stuff is just technophile nonsense. I think pedals are great tools for getting across the vibe you want, but you can get great tones from running straight into an amp and if that is the feeling that someone wants, who are you to criticize?
@@BobbyHill26 "if that is the feeling that someone wants, who are you to criticize?"
The criticism is usually coming the other way, as someone boasts loudly of their superiority for running their guitar directly into the amp. The choice is yours, but most (not all) of the people I know who are direct plug-in purists are the ones complaining about pedals or congratulating themselves for not using them or "hiding" behind them. The one friend I know who doesn't really harp on it just doesn't obsess over gear at all.
I also think people who criticize something without trying it and judge others for doing it are worthy of some criticism.
I didn't expect Eeeeed to namedrop so many bands. Ride, Slowdive, Andy Summers, The Edge. It's great to finally hear a member of Radiohead do that, allowing you to connect the dots with "the others". Such a humble man too. Wow.
When he mentioned ride and slowdive he became the coolest person ever in my mind. Shoegaze is awesome. And his passion for music and unique guitar style is amazing. Such a cool dude!
Dan, you contradicting guitar legend Ed O’Brien AND being wrong about it will be your greatest story 40 years from now! Credit to all parties involved for being complete gentlemen about it. Just precious.
The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!
@@Pyriscent STFU, stop copying/pasting that drivel
@@jtn191 it's so damn annoying right? I'm just trying to read other peoples interesting insights and opinions and that copy pasted crap is plastered everywhere
@@Pyriscent What do you listen to, fuckface?
@@Pyriscentgenius steals, talent borrows.
48:51 - Ed's voice is accidentally routed through a delay pedal somehow...
lmao
Hahaha
Legend has it his voice just does that sometimes
Nick Taylor
Legend also has his it that his delay speaks before him.
Guitar players: WHY CANT YOU JUST BE NORMAL!??
Ed O Brien: *SUSTAIN SCREECHES IN A# MINOR*
Ed looks like my favorite Guitar Center salesmen.
@@Ndlanding but wasn't that the joke?
@@Ndlanding lol I was actually asking you cause I'm not sure either
Ndlanding same thing. b and # only represent semitone difference
Forget That Pedal Show, this has now jumped to being one of my favourite videos on TH-cam, period. Ed whipping out “Ful Stop” to demonstrate the loop construction had me speechless. What an intimate and perfect peak behind the curtain of my favourite band of all time, all amongst the humble and warm comfort of the That Pedal Show set. Amazing, thank you Dan and Mick
That was one of the most amazing displays of music and technology I have ever witnessed. My brain is a puddle.
The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!
Pyris omg, you’re so brave and noble. I’ll have a medal prepared for your pronto! Thank you, bearer of justice.
@@Pyriscent Are you going to post that on every comment on here? That was a coincidence on ONE of their songs?! They have quite a lot of songs now… move on dude.
Ironically, I always think of Airbag from Ok computer when I hear the first note of the intro music for That Pedal Show
Keith Moran Me too 😂
@@ninevehguitar That makes three of us
@@alexstewart839 four of us
Yep
Same!
The single most inspiring video on music I’ve seen. I’m 53.
I feel justified in a completely non-cynical, non-ironic way.
What I do is so idiosyncratic that I’m always struggling to explain it to the folks with raised, skeptics eyebrows. But I love it, really love it, to the point of goosebumps, and now I might just believe that that’s enough to keep doing it.
Thank you and Ed so, so much.
Love this comment
Bless you man.
I'm the same age and feel the same way. I'm not what you'd call a big Radiohead fan, but I loved some of their songs - Creep in particular. Radiohead fans might cringe because it's probably their most popular song, but that song was just awesome. If that song came out brand new right now, I'd say it was the best thing on the market by far. If you don't know any Radiohead, go listen to it and tell me it isn't brilliant. What a delightful guy and delightful interview. Very inspiring, I agree. Damn.
Holy shit its like hit the 53 year old struggling musician slash hobbyist slash bedroom producers.. this is a life changing video. You and Ed brought actual magic to the internet.
Dude, you have to watch 'Devin Townsend Guitar Clinic London 2019'. Probably the best guitar clinic I ever watched, and I didn't learn a damn thing about the guitar. Don't know if you're into his stuff, but he talks a lot about his own idiosyncratic music and finally finding the freedom to just play exactly what he wants to play. Might be right up your alley. Inspired the crap out of me.
He's the George Harrison of Radiohead. You take him out of a song and the whole vibe goes.
Yorke is Lennon, the Greenwoods are McCartney, Ed is Harrison, Phil is Ringo Starr.
Ed breaking down his loops from Ful Stop gave me chills
I love how Ed seems like a genuine guy who just happens to be in one of the dopest bands ever. What a great dude!
If Ed O’Brien asked me to hold his guitar I would literally just melt into a puddle and disappear through the floor on spot
That answers the question of "How to Disappear Completely"
Farewell Apollo hahaha u right
oh no, the guitar would fall and breaks since you're vanishing.
Holy shit!! I'm freaking out! My favourie band, my favourite show, I know people say this a lot but I've never clicked on anything faster ever!
same here.
me too
Pornhub?? 😂😂
I can third that. Could have watched hours of that type of stuff.
Majority of my playing is taken up with Radiohead! I can't play much else 😅
I never was a big fan of Radiohead, and now I feel GENUINELY sorry and guilty. For not having known a guy who's such humble and wonderful. This guy is the virtuoso of his own thing! And plus, what a pleasant and beautiful voice he has got. I felt like writing down his entire words. So many nice quotes and so inspiring!
Instead of sleeping or studying for my 8:00AM midterm tomorrow, I’m sitting here at 2:00AM watching Ed talk about the Police
I need to re-evaluate my life
Me too haha
Same but it’s 4:00am for me
I bet you did ok!
It's great to hear Ed say: "We didn't know (about gear)..." And it really is true - unless you knew someone older and (musically) wiser in the 1980s or early 90s, you had to rely on what you could only AFFORD to know. Mostly, that meant the odd guitar magazine, which was stuck on either hair metal shredders or SRV blooze clones and was effectively ALL about technique. There really was no way for kids from nowhere to make gear connections outside of knowing brand names: HOW to use gear was rarely discussed, and when it was, casually offhand reference was made to completely unattainable amps, guitars and pedals.
Prior to a broader mainstream Internet presence (say, 1995), our knowledge was so severely limited. It's nice to know bands like Radiohead were in exactly the same boat. :)
I remember feeling the same way growing up trying to learn guitar in the early 2000's.... I think its just a universal thing when you don't know your stuff, there's so much to know.....
You’re so right!
It honestly seemed like the guitar zeitgeist got stuck on technical proficiency for a LONG time. Not many magazines or publications gave too much individual attention to guitarists who used their instrument as a tool for writing and experimenting for a while.
I had never hear Ed talk before. The guy is so humble, down on earth and thoughtful!
There is no music journalism out there that was as informative as this. Thank you guys for this!
So true
I love Ed’s humility. He’s a true inspiration.
This guy has a crucial part in one of the biggest musical achievements in history (Radiohead’s whole career) yet he sounds so humble and down to Earth. One has to think it’s all related.
Like the way he connected being nice to your crew being reflected in your art.
You're both great interviewers. I've been doing that for 25 years and too many people don't listen or give the guest the space / opportunity to expound on what they're most passionate about. This episode is a perfect example of how to showcase the work of a genius, without being sycophantic or getting in the way.
What a lovely man Ed is.
And what excellent men you are.
TheImmediate I agree, Mick and Dan did a great job in interviewing, asking interesting questions and giving space for replies. One of the best shows (of any show) that I’ve seen in a long time. Awesome!
He respected you and you him and it was lovely. Simple. Also Mick-how cool is it when guitarist from Radiohead says wishes he could play like you 😮
Amazing! What a humble bloke he is too.
I want a Memory Man now...
This is officially the best video on TH-cam right now.
You are so right
The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he didn't care for the GREATEST ALBUM EVER MADE BY HUMANS (sgt. peppers isn't my favorite but it is amazing) but he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!
@@Pyriscent stole from albert hammond? where?
also Sgt pepper wasn't that good imo
everyone is entitled to their own opinion
@@Pyriscent also yes they did... in creep and they evolved way past that era
Pyris I love the notion of thieving music. It’s such a commodified and capitalistic idea. Reminds you that nothing is sacred or shareable today. Only market, dollar value, and lawsuits. What’s worse is that the public swallows up the legalistic rhetoric and reinforces this idea of ‘art as ownership’.
I just love the honest and loving constant smile from Mick when lookin at Ed. That's wholesome as hell.
I saw the term "music journalism" used in several comments about this episode and I was struck by the accuracy of that. The hour spent watching reminded me of the hours I spent many years ago reading interviews with some of the most creative and innovative artists of the time, when the music magazines like Rolling Stone and NME had writers who, like you Dan & Mick, were able to sit down with the artist and have a real conversation. And it was very special when an artist like Ed O'Brien wanted to talk about how things like truth, honesty, and integrity were important to them in terms of their music, and their lives. Many thanks to Dan & Mick, and a huge thank you to Ed O'Brien, for making this episode one to remember and revisit often.
Okay guys this is the best show ever. Sonic landscapes are all about leveraging the strength of a pedal with a suitable guitar part and who better to talk about this than Ed O'Brien!!!
Agreed. Only other person I can think of that would be as good or better is The Edge.
4:42 A Hard Days Night...?
It can't be....Oh no, Walking On The Moon. Hahaha
Love Radiohead. The Bends is one of my favourite albums ever!
YES.
The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he didn't care for the GREATEST ALBUM EVER MADE BY HUMANS (sgt. peppers isn't my favorite but it is amazing) but he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!
@@Pyriscent OKC > Sgt. Peppers
I thought the same thing :)
C'mon, everyone steals. George Harrison had to pay up when he ripped off He's So Fine by the Chiffons. I don't mind though, My Sweet Lord is still a tremendous song. @@Pyriscent
Holly Moses... Congrats guys. You just keep moving the bar upwards and giving us GREAT content and amazing guests. Thank you sincerely.
I love that Ed named Will Sergeant. The most criminally underrated guitarist. I've seen The Bunnymen 14 or so times, and Will is always remarkable. For first timers, check out Heaven Up Here, the album. You're welcome.
Cheers Bleekb
@@ThatPedalShow Always a pleasure gents. Great show as always.
16:46 ".. I've just finished making a record myself..."
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I'm so inspired. Forget best TPS, that was one of the best hours I've spent. Going to try to keep Ed on my shoulder when I play. Thanks so much
While this is a pedal show and we all love pedals, this might be my favorite episode of recent. I love bluesbreakers, I love rats, but I think you blokes are really onto something when you have guests on. Everything always circles back to the boards which is great, but Ed talked way more about music and the path, which was a real treat. Thank you Dan and Mick, top notch shit as always.
For a huge fan of TPS and Radiohead this was a really special show. To see someone who was a real influence in my younger days talk at length and realize he’s just another guitar player like the rest of us for the most part, just absolutely wonderful.
As a painter and a huge Radiohead fan, this interview was as relevant to me as it is to any musician out there. So much of what he says inspires me to be brave and confident with my art. And what an genuine and wholesome human being Ed is. Would love to meet him someday. You guys did a wonderful job with this interview.
Oh wow, what an inspirational interview! Thank you gents for bringing the incredible Ed O’Brien on your show. Radiohead are one of my all-time favorite bands. He is such a lovely fellow, and brilliant musician. Many thanks.
I've never really connected with Radiohead's music but watching this has given me a much deeper appreciation for what they do.
And, on top of being a truly gifted musician, he seems to be a genuinely lovely person.
An absolute gem of an episode, thank you all for gifting us with it.
Agree whole heartedly
I was born around the same time frame. I love that he mentions Andy Summers, Johnny Marr and the Edge as his favorites. They are my faves as well.
A great musician, seems like a great guy, from one of the greatest bands on Earth, and hearing him talk so candidly about insecurity and creation: wonderful. Impeccable interview :D:D:D
Guys, you’ve surpassed yourselves (again). This is just the best, and Ed is a true gent. Thanks for the shout out - so happy that the Binson is in such good hands.
Us too! It couldn't have gone to a better home. Love you fellers!
As a bass player I really enjoyed Dan and Micks reactions when Ed said how much he likes playing bass :)
Listening to this interview/chat confirms to me what I’ve thought about Radiohead for a long time (being a massive fan of theirs for more than 20 years)... and that is that Thom Yorke was so lucky to find himself associated with musicians like Ed (and all the others in the band) who ultimately were and are prepared to leave their ego at the door... prepared to push boundaries, upset conventions, do what’s needed to serve the song (or do nothing to serve the song)... and ultimately were prepared to go with him into what is often a weird musical world even when at times I’m sure it was hard, uncomfortable and made them very insecure.
But, what I’ve also realised is that I’ve been somewhat missing the point thinking about the others being prepared to go where Thom’s compositions were taking them... Radiohead is clearly a band in the truest sense and without any one of these guys those compositions would sound so very different.
So fucking different*
@@linksayajin2958 ewwww!! You linked my comment to one of the least interesting Radiohead songs! 😜
@@davidburke2132 as we say in Brasil: I can lose a friend, but i'll never lose a joke ; )
Man, I love the show every week, but this one was top of the charts. I could listen to Ed talk about his setup, history in music, songwriting process, and other andcdotes for hours and hours on end. My only complaint is 1hr19min wasn’t long enough. Fantastic show.
The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!
If you checked your facts, you’d find that they “settled” out of court, which in no way is a conviction. If they truly were guilty, all royalties would go to Albert Hammond and the hollies. They settled on a “songwriting credit”, which means that there is a percentage that is shared. Also, to my ears, they used the same 4 chord progression. If that’s the standard for theft, there are a billion of artists who use a combination of C F G D. There are only so many combinations.
You should also maybe chill out and do something better with your time/life than try to prove that everyone is inferior to you.
Pyris Haha, rofl, that was literally their very first single and that was it with lawsuits. (Which was eventually settled out of court.)
You basically disregard everything they did because of that?
What a weird dude you are.
Graham Coxon, Andy and now Ed O'Brian. These gentlemen are my top3 guitar wizards in the whole world. Thank you Dan and Mick for this unique opportunity to see and hear them in TPS!
Mick’s face when Ed plays Airbag is priceless. Also when he does Paranoid Android, the guys are just losing it. I rewatched that moment many times and I felt what they must have felt; a piece of music history played right in front of you. Thanks for this awesome video. Ed is simply outstanding
I love when you get these 50 greatest guitarists of all time compilations, Ed & Jonny are always mentioned together, just goes to show you can't have one without the other and hardly anybody can actually decipher who is doing what. That's a mark of genius musicianship. Bloody smashing bloke too our Ed !
TPS dudes. This is a thorough progression in the realm of music journalism. Next level stuff. Thankya. Keep going, love you guys.
Cant agree more
Korg needs to make him a Miku signature that only screams "EEEEED"
The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!
@@Pyriscent fuck off
Sometimes all i need is the ED that i breathe. @@Pyriscent
@@Pyriscent WOW, we got a hardcore Hollies fan here...welcome!
Pyris lmao. Watch rick beato break that zeppelin bs down.
I’m sorry to break it to you, but you just don’t understand music
Can't understand why this show is free!!!
THIS IS AMAZING
They do get paid for this, definitely don't be fooled. But it is amazing ,👍
Buy a t-shirt
Shh. Don’t give them ideas.
Who am I kidding? I’m already on Patreon
i’ve really never been a fan of Radiohead but i was completely enthralled by this. There’s a lot of eye-opening insight in this conversation and i’m really glad you all thought to do this.
Ed is being quite humble and gracious in this interview as is his nature. Led Zeppelin is no more virtuosic than Radiohead. Radiohead's career has already gone on for many more years than Led Zeppelin's. The magic inherent in Radiohead's songs is more than a match for Led Zeppelin's (and I am a lover of Led Zeppelin's music). Radiohead are masters of emotional virtuosity. Ed is illuminating how various ingredients create the tone-palate of a Radiohead song and this is fascinating.
Do you consider RHCP are great too?
Zeppelin did a lot of innovation in a short time. Page particularly was extremely groundbreaking from like 1968 to 1974. They laid a lot of groundwork. They also explored a lot of styles. Radiohead was more innovative in their ability to merge various styles while keeping an extremely unique sound
@@antonigolkin6876 I do
I think Radiohead would have blown minds back in Led Zep days, they’d be like pink floyd + jimmy hendrix hanging out tripping and they all met inside each others mind and hallucinated watching some band called radiohead, well maybe i didn’t explain that correctly.
Bands like Radiohead stand on the shoulders of pioneers like led zeppelin. All four of led zeppelin had years of experience before they formed the band. They broke new ground with every album and sold out every gig they did, for ten years, until they were hit by tragedy.
About 20 minutes in, and this is giving the Graham Coxon episode a run for the money- fantastic!
Vincent Tuckwood it’s better. Ed’s better. he’s the ultimate pedal board maestro. this is easily the best episode they’ve ever done. Ed is a genius
@@coldacre 2 very different guitar players. To say one is better than the other is just daft.
@@fishfingers160 agree with you. Two guitar players with different styles. A bit impossible to compare them. Gotta love both.
Rant aside: I can't believe you scored this excellent interview and that I get to watch this man show how he makes these classic noises. Thanks so much for that.
HAHAHAHA the card apologie for walking on the moon...
great
Lovin it too! Dylan?
Haha, they know how the Internet works
The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he didn't care for the GREATEST ALBUM EVER MADE BY HUMANS (sgt. peppers isn't my favorite but it is amazing) but he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!
@@Pyriscent lul nice copypast idiot
Good lord. I am stunned by how kind, thoughtful, and wholesome all three of these individuals are. ...it's legitimately moving. Thanks for doing what you do, TPS guys, and thanks to Ed O'Brien for sharing his perspective.
@21:14 so that's for the outro of Weird Fishes... it also reminds a bit of the intro for Where I End and You Begin 👌
Thank you Ed, thank you Dan, thank you Mick....not just great sounds, but some seriously great advice for future/aspiring/current sound makers. I love this show and it keeps getting better, so for that alone, thank you guys. Cheers
Not only is Ed a great guitar player, he's a great singer. He keeps up with Thom Yorke adding great backing vocals, often carrying the tune live, such as Identikit. And plays some great inventive lead lines when Jonny is playing something else, Lotus Flower comes to mind. Watching them live you realize he adds a lot of atmosphere to some tracks, which is brilliant because with Thom and Jonny doing a lot of melody, a third melody could messy things up. So he plays to the song and adds color when needed. A great guy to have in your corner. I can't wait to hear his solo record.
Today i'm watching this for the sixth time. Still 100% worth it. One of the best things i ever watched on TH-cam
I've lost count of the times I have re-watched this episode, it's just magic and endlessly inspiring. Ed comes across as a truly wonderful and creative person, and so much of what he says resonates with me. Then on top of that Mick and Dan's really honest and genuine reactions, excellent 'interviewing' skills (it comes across as a easy conversation, but I'm aware it takes a lot of skill to pull this off on camera and keep it so natural) and excitement at what Ed is doing just make it joyous to watch. Truly great episode, even 3 years later.
Ed strikes me as a lucid, intelligent, articulate, witty guy who has excellent knowledge of gear and recall about it from years previous which is really impressive. I loved his shoutouts for ELO, Andy Summers and major 7ᵀᴴ chords. I very quickly realised I was listening to a kindred spirit as well as just a super talented player who is above-averagely skilled at ambient soundscaping. Great interview, thoroughly enjoyed that.
I want someone to look at me just like Dan and Nick looked at Ed in the intro ❤️😅
And be sure to marry that person...
Get better at music, or sex.
Start sucking
When it becomes about the ego, the music will desert you. Chills.
"It's so important in the music to see the fallibility and the humanity of people"
Wise words from Ed O'Brien! Excellent chat, thanks so much.
Definitely will be saving up for one of his guitars!!! Thanks for the philosophic thoughts Ed, it helped with what I'm going through creatively....the war continues....
He just confirmed a tour in September... and hearing the performance at 13:58 makes his album the most anticipated release of the year for me. It seems will be interesting, emotional, full of ambiental sounds and textures... I've been waiting for the Ed solo album since the Phil's Weatherhouse album. Amazing interview and show guys. It's 3:00a.m. and I'm gonna sleep just 4 hours but it worth.
wow - it wasn't until min 17:00 that i truly appreciated where ed was coming from. i am now impressed with his presence and perspective and he seems like a truly good bloke - with added resonance that we're the same age give or take a month. another thing i've come to appreciate are the pedalshow peeps and the quality of attention they show to ed, which is the same quality they show to all their guests, providing a real sense of integrity and culture of care to this channel's community.
This is absolutely solid gold, thank you from a dyed in the wool Radiohead fan. Just wonderful
Hey Michael, thanks geezer! Hope you're well dooood.
That Pedal Show all good! Loving your work!
The day has arrived. I’m not crying. You’re crying.
I've been waiting for this kind of material since OK Computer came out...
The humanity and humbleness of this guy baffles me, yet it makes so much sense if feels like its like it's the only way it can be
Watching this for the fourth time now, so good. There was quite a bit of buildup to Ed’s solo record, and I was really curious, given his role in Radiohead, what a solo EOB record would sound like. Earth blew me away. I listened to it over and over as I drove to the Oregon coast, going through the Pacific Northwest rainforests. Earth very much sounds like a place, and whenever I listen I think of that 9-hour drive and all the scenery. As a huge Radiohead fan, Earth is by far my favorite solo record from the group, and in my opinion, the best. I feel like I better understand Ed’s role in the band now and it is significant to say the least.
To me as a starting musician, this episode just like the most expensive episode of TPS ever made! So inspiring, so much.... oh I don’t know what to say. The lessons I got is just priceless. I feel like time doesn’t exist for an our and 18 minutes ❤️❤️❤️
The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!
I've watched dozens of episodes of That Pedal Show, but this is probably the first time I've finished in its entirety. Excellent moment in RH internet history, almost as exciting as the release of King of Limbs
There could not be a more appropriate guest on TPS than Ed. Fantastic interview, guys!
Brilliant interview, what a sweet wonderful guy !, so humble and down to earth, thank you boys !
What a lovely fellow. So modest. Thanks for sharing!
Ed totally hits the nail on the head about the exposure to so much music when growing up. I too was born in England (myself in 1970) and like he says Top Of The Pops and the Sunday Chart rundown were just so varied the huge canon of work we heard was vast. Of course in my teenage 80's years John Peel and Tommy Vance's Fri Rock Show "completed" our musical educations. It made us go and see as many varied gigs as possible too.... including once a, well, ok-ish indie rock band called Kingmaker one time. However, it was the support band that night, especially when they played this new song called Creep, that really stole the show!!!
Hey Dan, Mick & Simon. I so appreciate the tremendous effort you put into all these TPS’s episodes. This is not only insightful education, but wonderful entertainment. In fact, the production quality combined with your natural abilities to communicate effectively… makes one almost forget they are watching a screen from far away (Canada), and not actually conversing in the same room. That is something very special guys! Sincerest thanks!!!
(PS. Hope the recent gig went superbly - wish I could have been there to support you guys.)
+1!!!
What a treasure! Gave me sunshine. Made me happy. Thank you dear Ed O'Brien and TPS!
What comes across from Ed apart from him being extremely humble and all round nice guy is that the pedals are as much an instrument as the guitar. Incredible, well done guys this show keeps getting better and better. Very inspriational and just makes me want to mess around and find different sounds.
Ed in my book is a definite guitar hero and has inspired me to explore the realm of sound and space
Totally awe inspiring. Been a fan since 93 and never knew the Nirvana/Pixies influence. What a humble guy Ed is.
My favorite That Pedal Show ever!
Followed closely by the one with Graham Coxon...
What a cool, down to earth dude! I can relate to what he said about associating music with a visual representation. His passion for music really shows through.
What an amazing episode. I loved hearing Ed talk about the music making process. Keep working, don't get too cocky! Wise words. And he's had a bit of success too...
Such. An. Inspiration. What a cool, talented and humble guy. True hero.