Aye i haven't finished the video yet but if you didn't find it yet you gotta watch their "In Rainbows From the Basement" video you can really understand how many instruments are playing at once.
It might sound dramatic to those who haven’t felt it, but discovering Radiohead was one of the most significant experiences of my life. It’s an honour to have an insight into your journey.
I still remember the first time Radiohead truly spoke to me. I had heard 'em on the radio before, but that was the problem. This was all pre Kid A, and I was in primary school 😂 Then, at the age of 13, I heard Kid A, in its entirety, when the local radio station had "new release Sunday" It was the first time I was truly in awe of a complete album. I suddenly understood Radiohead. I have since seen them live 7 or 8 times!
Same. I got into drugs very early on in life and was constantly in trouble. After getting kicked out of study hall, they decided to put me by myself with just the music teacher during that period. We didn’t really like each other before that. But I told her how I played guitar and my favorite band was Pink Floyd. She asked if I had ever heard Radiohead before? No, but I was intrigued. They had just released their newest album Kid A. She actually went out and bought me the cd. I popped it in and as soon as “Everything In It’s Right Place” started, I got goosebumps and my heart was pounding. I was addicted immediately. They are similar to Pink Floyd in the fact that they were able to use their instruments as tools to find the exact sound they were looking for (as opposed to just putting a pretty background to the vocals). They have truly changed my life and the way I look at music. It has given me this ability to be able to listen to every genre of music and be able to appreciate the artists and find the talent that lies behind each one. Without them, I would have been missing so much of the soundtrack of my life. ❤️
It's not dramatic, everytime I listen to Radiohead I feel like it's the greatest thing I've heard and I listen to everyone. There music can make you consider God, its that special.
It genuinely changed my life and I only discovered them a 6 months ago and my friends hate radiohead and I will willingly give up my friendship to defend them. Thank you Radiohead for changing my life
@@gionatanscali A riff is a repeated musical phrase. Arpeggiating the chords counts. It’s not an arpeggio, it’s a series of arpeggios which it would be fair to call a riff.
In Rainbows is still their "new stuff" to me. I feel so old. The the previous albums practically defined my late teens, then I sort of grew out of them. Pure nostalgia at this point.
I agree, I can remember literally the exact place I was at when I first heard OK Computer. Even the weather. And the cigarette brand I smoked back then. Their early work is way more vivid and impactful for me. But… In Rainbows is still the album I listen to most frequently now a days. It’s an album that doesn’t make me uncomfortable like Kid A, which is maybe a detriment, but my life is more stressful now than it was back when I listened to that album on repeat, so I’m not drawn to it in the same way. The same is true of a lot of their music. If that makes sense…
Yeah it was almost impossible for me to listen to anything else back then. Kid A, I was eighth grade. Loved them all especially Hail to the Thief. When In Rainbows came out, I was listening and waiting to like it when one day my roommate said “Lazy name, lazy music, there’s no dissonance, this is not what I listen to Radiohead for.” And just like that I was over Radiohead.
Yup. Just go Chronologically, there's no magic formula. Listen to how they grew. The Bends and Ok Computer are still their best for me because they meant so much to me when they came out. Yes, I'm old. But not quite as old as the band themselves.
KID A is the one I always reach for. It’s strange and impenetrable and dissonant, but when you get it, it never lets you go. It was the soundtrack of my mother’s fight with cancer. All the trips I took to the hospital that was in the CD player. It’s my comfort album.
Kid A (the track and then the album) was my introduction to Radiohead in high school. It blew my mind and taught me so much about what music could be. IDK if it's still my absolute favorite album of theirs, but it sure is one of the most important albums to me of all time.
@@lukegarris0n Yes, when his (Ed O'Brian?) album came out, they played it a lot on the NPR station I listened to at the time. A program called "Outside the Box" had it in heavy rotation on weekends, during the week it's primarily news talk radio. Now, subsequently, because of a lot of the comments on this thread, I did go pull up some Radiohead songs, and I was familiar with "High and Dry", which I really like, I just didn't know it was radiohead. But yeah, that EOB album is textural, ethereal, and beautiful. Wonderful record.
I didn’t know he existed until I went to a show once and stood right in front of ed and reaslised he is guitar is Radiohead for me. He’s amazing and interesting. His solo album is just lovely, don’t expect Radiohead though. Ed rules
Ed O'Brien is a really interesting guitar player too, there's a great interview with him on That Pedal Show from a few years ago where, amoungnst many other things, he demonstrates how he uses a memory man to create ambient textures
when i was in college, we would throw parties on or around April 15th. they were known as "Ed's Birthday". Pretty fantastic times from a massively underrated musician.
Many moons ago (OK Computer) I interviewed their guitar tech and the amazing thing is they never used any offstage effects…everything was under their control from the stage with all the pedals chained, etc.
I feel like Radiohead is like a foreign language that you were forced to study at school and always hated because it made you feel stupid and then one day you wake up and understand it.
Radiohead is great. Jonny is a legitimate musical genius, but it's wild how much of the In Rainbows guitars are actually Thom. If you're looking for more traditional guitar driven stuff than post-OK comp Radiohead, you should check out the Smile, which is Jonny, Thom, and the drummer from the jazz band Sons of Kemet.
yeah the fact that thom and johnny ended up being in the same band is nuts. not to mention ed, colin, and phil, who all add their own perfect, unique seasoning to the core ideas. its pure alchemy.
The fun part is listening to their music over decades. There’s always something new you’ll hear or find in their songs that make you fall in love with them again and again
I noticed when I started getting into hifi that there were so many layers and details I was missing before. Really glad most of their music is so well recorded. Nigel Godrich is basically another band member with his recording work.
It's one of the bands i don't get tired to listen to, is weird, i'm a big NIN fan but i get a little tired of them, but i listen to Radiohead a few years ago and i don't get tired of them, i don't know what they're music has.
@@TheJONMATADOR Nice thing about Radiohead is there's so many different versions of the band that there's basically a Radiohead for any mood or occasion. I basically listen to them album-by-album, and whatever album I choose to specifically sit down and listen to changes day-to-day.
My favourite band growing up was Coldplay, hands down. My mates would always say that Coldplay is just watered down Radiohead. For years I resented that. But then everything clicked and realised that Radiohead is just ridiculously magical. I still love those first Coldplay albums, but the connection is clear.
Lol I get it, from someone who’s more of a Radiohead fan than a Coldplay one. What would you say are some of Coldplay’s more “abstract,” “artsy,” or strange works? I’d be delighted to give the more obscure side of their music a listen. Thanks!
@@Tomasgmm Parachutes is an amazing album. Don't Panic is a great track. If you want like a gateway into Coldplay via radiohead, I'd start with Parachutes. X&Y is a solid album. Literally, anything post Viva La Vida is not worth touching (imo) Their first 2 EP's Brothers & Sisters and The Blue room are about as Artsy as they get. They're not my favorite ever, but I feel fit your request criteria :) Coldplay EP's have some of their best tracks.
I like both bands, although I'm not too familiar with Coldplay's later stuff. I'm definitely much more into Radiohead. The thing I'm doing more now is trying to find those more obscure bands that people say were heavily influenced by Radiohead and are also doing cool new stuff that's their own thing.
All of us are sitting here with big smiles on our faces thinking, “he has no idea how lucky he is right now” and wishing we could go back and hear Reckoner for the first time again.
There's still a few B-sides and rarities I haven't really gotten to yet, and the only reason I haven't is because I still want a little more Radiohead to listen to someday. Been a fan of theirs since Pablo Honey. Supposedly they are still working on another album. Hopefully that comes out soon-ish and we can see what crazy new direction they're going in.
Just stumbled into this channel, and as a life long drummer I didn't understand a lot of the technical jargon but the editing, the enthusiasm, vibes, and the realization and confirmation of Johnny's greatness from a guy that gets it was awesome. Insta subbed. Also, Philip Selway is an absolute metronome and dynamics king. My favorite band ever.
Discovering Radiohead is like a gift that has been wrapped beautifully over and over. You unwrap only to find another delight inside. The excitement just keeps coming. I've already learned several songs on acoustic because the chords are just so beautiful. Also, be sure to listen to the Suspiria soundtrack for yet another treat.
I honestly find the best way to listen is to start from the first album (warts and all) and then progress chronologically. It's amazing to hear a band progress from album, to album, to album, to album...
@@patman2604 There's nothing wrong with liking Pablo Honey. I think sometimes Radiohead fans (and the band members themselves) get a little overly harsh about their early work. I like all their albums. Not necessarily every track on every album is a 10/10, but there's gems on all of them.
My favourite band! After seeing them on TV for the first time back in ‘96, I went out and bought a Telecaster! If you really want to see the true genius of the band, check them out live!
This is the best video I’ve seen on your channel. I was surprised that watching you discover this band (as in, the footage of you listening to it) was so watchable. The follow up of how you approached diving into the sound of rhe band as a guitarist was really helpful to me as a budding player. Thanks for this and your channel.
Mike this is fantastic. You're a great storyteller and getting better and better. Really impressed with how much time you put into these videos, how you use different cuts and different angles, stock footage, historical footage. I can't imagine how long it took you to make this video but it's fantastic. Now when it comes to Radiohead - you need to give yourself lots and lots of time. Not just one day per record though that's an amazing start. but I say give yourself at least a week per record. there are so many layers and so many elements that are used - and every album is an ALBUM that gives more and more with each listen.
Wouldn't call it cohesive myself, but it's very underrated. I think they themselves said that they were focusing on making the individual songs sound great rather than making it a cohesive album
Yeah! I am glad you also enjoyed the experience of sumberging yourself into Radiohead's content. For me, it hit my soul like gold. Keep on rocking man! you also inspired me to delve deeper into learning their songs even though I'm not a very good musician.
What a great deep dive! This is the first time I've seen you, and quite pleased here 😀 Jonny is not only a great musician, he's a great guy. Really accessible for someone so big in the industry. I've actually chatted with him online a few times, just a cool, down to earth guy. So glad you enjoyed them.
Very nice video. I'm glad you feel so open to come out as a coldplay fan, many would be embarrassed to share such a detail. (especially in the world of music discourse online)
Kid A is my favorite album from Radiohead. From Optimistic to the end of Morning Bell is one of the most beautiful continuous pieces of music to me to this day.
Don't ever be ashamed of liking their more mainstream radio hits. I always get annoyed by snobby Radiohead fans who try to gatekeep Radiohead. I've been a fan of theirs since Pablo Honey and I'm probably older than most of these snobs anyway. Their early work showed a lot of talent and genius, and it's what launched them to realize that genius and give them the opportunities to experiment and really run wild. People who can't appreciate songs that play on the radio are missing out.
Their first album, Pablo Honey, came out when I still watched MTV most afternoons after getting home from school. The visceral riff hit me so hard as a young person (about 14 years old) and I can still picture the music video. The Bends came when I was in High School and OK Computer was my first year in college. They have taken me on their musical journey through life. I've seen them a few times live. They really are one of the greatest bands to ever be. As a guitar player, you should really dig into Ed O'Brien's parts, he is so fascinating and gets overshadowed by Greenwood, but his sense of rhythm and space and feel are just fantastic. If you haven't watched it, his visit to That Pedal Show is great.
we're around the same age, this was my journey, too. i only ever saw them once and it wasn't a good show. Jonny would later state that three of them were sick and were exhausted (it was their last show of that tour in 2001).
Radiohead absolutely dominated MTV back when it was actually about the music. In fact, most of my memories of MTV growing up was watching Radiohead music videos. Radiohead pretty much has the best music videos and I think it contributed a lot to their early success as a band.
AS somebody who's felt bad about sort of really coming back/actually getting into all of Radiohead's discography after sort of growing up with them and feeling late to really appreciating them when I feel like I should have earlier, to see someone be almost completely new to them and fall in love the same way I did is rlly cool to see.
"Where do you start?" The answer is always, "IN THE BEGINNING..." You get a better idea of how they evolve when you listen to their records and singles in order of release. ------------ Per the 'Guitar World' article, "The Golden Age of Radiohead": "In general, it could be said that the division of guitar labor in Radiohead is that Yorke plays rhythm, Jonny Greenwood plays lead and Ed O’Brien makes weird noises. But that’s an oversimplification, as any of the three are capable of doing anything at any time." While each band member receives equal credit, in reality most of the work is composed by Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood. Yorke has a great pop sensibility, and Greenwood is more orchestral, as illustrated with his recent film scores. ------------ "We write pop songs, As time has gone on, we've gotten more into pushing our material as far as it can go. But there was no intention of it being 'art.' It's a reflection of all the disparate things we were listening to when we recorded it." -Thom Yorke. -----------+ As someone that's been a massive fan of Radiohead since 1996 and has allowed their work to influence how I think of music, I can tell you that trying to explain a lot of their concepts to guitarists is a slog. The use of three guitarists, the effects, the layering, the different scale usage, the depth of the lyrics, the shedding of familiar paths to chart new territory... most guitarists want to be eddie van halen rather than work together *in ensemble*. ------------ "Radiohead is too depressing, so i just listen to coldplay instead." a former coworker. They are not the same band - coldplay doesn't hold a candle to Radiohead.
I remember my college roommate listening to Radiohead and I barely could understand why he was so obsessed. He was a big math geek. Might have helped. As I progressed as a musician it unlocked my understanding of what’s going on and I soon became a super fan. Life goal is to see them live. This video reminded me of that experience and how it was so special. Thank you.
@@thecappyyeah and it fuckin sucks. Don’t have the skill to do the mod with a Squier or something so I’m using a Modern Player Plus Tele which is more expensive but not 3k expensive
I've only recently discovered your channel, but I love your vibe (and your playing and your tone and your... curiosity). I'm an older guitarist (in my 50s), and Radiohead is one of my favorite bands (because Jonny). So cool to watch someone else realizing his genius. Thank you!
What's cool about Kid A (and Amnesiac) is how it's placed right in the middle of the discography of a rock band that still caters to people that like rock bands. Once you get to know its influences you realize it's not that strange and not even very groundbreaking. But for people who stay in that sphere of guitar music it _is_ pretty groundbreaking and has so often been a gateway into different realms of music, including to me when I was a teenager.
Bruh. INCREDIBLE video. I’m a massive Radiohead fan and you really really dug in. It’s impressive getting the pedals and doing the research that you did. Outstanding video I just subscribed.
lmao I had just started listening to radiohead's full discography this month this video couldn't have had a better timing. It has come from liking a few songs of them I hear from my stepfather from time to time to being one of my favorite bands ever...
I got into radiohead at like 15 - the bends had just come out. It changed how I listened to music and been an avid fan since. Seen them multiple times and some special gigs in special places but seeing someone discover them and break it down like this was a pleasure to see.
Personally I’ve always found lots of similarities between Muse and Radiohead But you also shouldn’t forget how strong the production of Radiohead is. I watched a documentary about how analogue a lot of their recording techniques are not to mention their producers Great band!
You are absolutely spot on. They admitted it in the beginning, then somehow with time they started to hide it (don't know if that is something that their label told them to do. But Dom (the drummer) did say that Bends to them was the best album to have been released, at the time they were starting and making their first album. And you can hear it clearly on Showbiz.
This was awesome, Radiohead Is my favorite band and I’ve been lucky enough to see them 14 times since 2000 -love that you’re Finding this stuff, it just gets better and better forever. Trust me.
@eous those are amazing albums. But I feel In Rainbows is their musical peak, it's a mature album that draws from all their previous explorations and synthesizes them into something really solid and cohesive. It kind of features all sides of Radiohead...driving guitar rock (Bodysnatchers), acoustic work (Faust Arp), rhythmic workout (15 Step), paranoid ballad with strings (Nude) and much more, all with electronica judiciously sprinkled in, and some of the strongest lyrics of Thom's career. Basically a perfect album
@@DanFlashes99 That’s why it’s not their best. It’s not as original or groundbreaking since it takes aspects of other albums. It’s a Hail to the Thief but more cohesive. Kid A and OK Computer are leagues above.
I heard "Everything In Its Right Place" randomly one time and I was hooked. Instantly, I was like "Who the f*** is this?... Radiohead? OK, I'm a Radiohead fan then."
You should watch the Ed O'Brien episode of that pedal show - that's what made me fall in love with the band for real. It gives more context and personality to the listening experiences that follow. Also their live shows on TH-cam show you their character and maturity as a band- they don't use backing tracks they build their loops on the fly. Lastly- joe Edelman on TH-cam- he and his band or friends and bands etc do amazing detailed content on Radiohead covers and tune-torials
I loved this dive into Radiohead. They remain in my top 5 bands of all time. Your interest in their composition and the genius that is Greenwood along with Yorke and his incredible vocals, was much needed. Kudos broither :)
I've been a fan of theirs since Pablo Honey. In Rainbows is their best album, and needs to be in any discussion about the best albums of all time (along with OK Computer). I love it, but it's not actually my favorite album of theirs, The Bends is. But that's just a preference thing, mixed with a heavy dose of nostalgia. Lately, I would say that A Moon Shaped Pool gets the most listens from me, probably because it's still pretty new and I'm still exploring it. The King of Limbs as well.
The first few seconds of this video in summary. Mike: I'm a guitar player, and music writer but honestly Coldplay is maybe my favourite band because they are the very best at the unique thing that they do. Me: What?! How is that possible? Mike: I've never listened to Radiohead before. Me: Ah! There we go! Mystery solved.
I can't imagine trying to get into Radiohead starting now. I would recommend watching them evolve over 30 years and soaking up each album slowly as opposed to cramming the entire experience into a week. But, hey, I'll never to try it your way and you'll never get to try mine. I, on the other hand, DO get to enjoy watching this video about your experience. Thanks. It was a lot of fun to watch.
Radiohead at a wet and muddy Glastonbury, 1997, doing mostly (perhaps exclusively), their OK Computer mateiral, was one of the very best concerts I've ever witnessed. The wet muddy cold was utterly forgotten after the first few bars of music.
Buckland is rad but Johnny Greenwood is a certified genius. Imagine a band with Thom Yorke and Thom Yorke is the second best musician!? That’s Radiohead. OK Computer was on my discman the day it came out. The Tourist made me cry. I knew I’d just heard the best record of our generation. Love a lot of their records but still to this day Let Down. Paranoid Android we’re game changers. The end of Paranoid the panic the vomit. Back in the day people would be crying in the audience. They are amazing now but in the nineties my god.
My friend in high school around 2004 used to say: Coldplay is the band I play in the car when I forget my Radiohead albums. I love them both but that always stuck with me as hilarious, especially at the time since Coldplay has gone way beyond where they started
This should absolutely be a series, never seen a single video of yours before and while Im only familiar with a few of Radioheads songs, this was fascinating to watch, thanks
Recently purchased OK Computer on vinyl and listened to it entirely in my room and Coldplay being my second favorite band, I could hear the influence Radiohead had on Chris Martin for Parachutes and AROBTTH.
In Rainbows from the basement is one of the best live shows ever. Came out in like 2007-2008. I watch it at least once a year when I need some inspiration. Highly recommend.
Great video! Like your friend, I got OK Computer in 9th grade and it changed my life. You took an interesting route! When you listen in-sequence from Pablo Honey to the current era, the transition away from more traditional rock to the experimental synth-heavy stuff is slightly less jarring. Still, when the first notes of Kid A played on my stereo upon release day in 2000, my buddy and I looked quizzically at each other for sure. I wasn't sure I didn't hate the album until the very end....then on next listen it became one of my favorite albums of all time. Thanks for sharing your journey of discovery, it provides people like me with a vicarious thrill and allows me to re-live my experience of discovering my favorite band again. You're a great player too! Take care
I love radiohead so much and Thom Yoke's writing is weird and unique. My dad got me into radiohead and called it music for mental patients and my first album was Kid A, Great video!
Great advice from your friend starting with in rainbows. Glad you liked radiohead, imo the greatest band of all time. Also definitely my favorite video of yours. Do more radiohead stuff!
Hadn't watched you in a while, but you suddenly popped up on my timeline. Clicked because I thought I'd get a funny sketch, but instead, I got a highly personal, well made video about inspiration. Bravo! I'll definitely be checking out more!
Good job, but if you're wondering why your Tele tone didn't sound quite right is that Jonny uses a Tele Plus which has Lace Sensors instead of the standard Tele pickups. I had a Mexican Tele converted to a Plus (because after Jonny made them popular they started going for crazy money on eBay). If you want to go that route, you'll need the Blue Lace for the neck and a dual Red Lace for the bridge, and a new plate because the Reds won't fit into the standard Tele bridge. How did you like Street Spirit (Fade Out)? Give it a few more listens and I'm sure it will grab you more each time. Glad you loved Subterranean - it's one of my faves as well. Thanks for sharing! Peace from SF
Man, I watched Jonny Greenwood play a synth box with a bunch of knobs on it like it was the world sickest guitar solo. I never see anyone so into turning knobs before, it was wild.
I’ve always thought cold play were “the poor man’s Radiohead” - would love to see you do a walkthrough of their catalog from a guitarist perspective. Price me wrong!
oh wow this is the best video on this channel. I tried and failed to learn their songs back when I started playing and this inspires me to go back and see how I have improved over the years. Banger video
Wow, what a video to see. Radiohead one of my fave bands. Played guitar for years. Never taken pedals etc seriously. Need to do the work. Inspiring, thanks!!
You should check out their live at Astoria gig from 1994, even back then they were absolutely superb. In fact the version they did of My Iron Lung was so good they even used it on The Bends with re-recorded vocals. Well worth a watch!
Really nice video. Couple things: 1) when it comes to great guitaring and in particular genius guitar arrangements, you have include Thom Yorke in that conversation if only for Paranoid Android (at least the first two sections), and 2) probably the first review of Radiohead in history that didn't exalt said 'Paranoid Android' as one of the finest compositions of music in the history of humanity. Which it is.
Dude, as a Radiohead fan since the dawn of time, you have a great ear! You are excellent on the guitar. Keep listening to their albums and you won’t regret it. I dig your personality!! I may receive some verbal lashings from other commenters, but I’m with you on Coldplay; especially their first 4 albums. I saw them live once and “Fix You” was EPIC! Enjoyed your video…keep on playing 🎸
I love In Rainbows but surely the first place you go when investigating Radiohead is OK Computer? Absolute treat to watch your reactions to the band. I wish I could go back and hear them for the first time again and discover their music all over again. Thanks for the video, friend.
"its late and I'm tired" ....Perfect scenario for a Radiohead vibe sesh.
Currently 5am... I concur
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Aye i haven't finished the video yet but if you didn't find it yet you gotta watch their "In Rainbows From the Basement" video you can really understand how many instruments are playing at once.
Yup, what he said 👆🏼
I caught this on tv before school so long ago. It introduced me to the band I’ve been hooked since.
The best perfomance
TKOL from the basement is a masterpiece as well.
Mesmerizing performance
It might sound dramatic to those who haven’t felt it, but discovering Radiohead was one of the most significant experiences of my life. It’s an honour to have an insight into your journey.
I still remember the first time Radiohead truly spoke to me. I had heard 'em on the radio before, but that was the problem. This was all pre Kid A, and I was in primary school 😂
Then, at the age of 13, I heard Kid A, in its entirety, when the local radio station had "new release Sunday"
It was the first time I was truly in awe of a complete album. I suddenly understood Radiohead.
I have since seen them live 7 or 8 times!
Same. I got into drugs very early on in life and was constantly in trouble. After getting kicked out of study hall, they decided to put me by myself with just the music teacher during that period. We didn’t really like each other before that. But I told her how I played guitar and my favorite band was Pink Floyd. She asked if I had ever heard Radiohead before? No, but I was intrigued. They had just released their newest album Kid A. She actually went out and bought me the cd. I popped it in and as soon as “Everything In It’s Right Place” started, I got goosebumps and my heart was pounding. I was addicted immediately. They are similar to Pink Floyd in the fact that they were able to use their instruments as tools to find the exact sound they were looking for (as opposed to just putting a pretty background to the vocals). They have truly changed my life and the way I look at music. It has given me this ability to be able to listen to every genre of music and be able to appreciate the artists and find the talent that lies behind each one. Without them, I would have been missing so much of the soundtrack of my life. ❤️
It's not dramatic, everytime I listen to Radiohead I feel like it's the greatest thing I've heard and I listen to everyone. There music can make you consider God, its that special.
It genuinely changed my life and I only discovered them a 6 months ago and my friends hate radiohead and I will willingly give up my friendship to defend them. Thank you Radiohead for changing my life
i was born in 1986 and creep was their only song i remember liking throughout 90s to early 2000s.
around 2005 where i started to really get into them
Once you get to Weird fishes, its over... You'll never find a more satisfying riff
It’s not a riff. It’s an arpeggio.
@@gionatanscali you right... You right...
@@gionatanscali A riff is a repeated musical phrase. Arpeggiating the chords counts. It’s not an arpeggio, it’s a series of arpeggios which it would be fair to call a riff.
@@gionatanscali”it’s not a car it’s a Honda civic”
@@gionatanscali yes, it is a riff
In Rainbows is still their "new stuff" to me. I feel so old. The the previous albums practically defined my late teens, then I sort of grew out of them. Pure nostalgia at this point.
there is clearly before and after amnesiac, and in rainbows as a synthesis of the whole Radiohead career seems a good take on the album to me
I agree, I can remember literally the exact place I was at when I first heard OK Computer. Even the weather. And the cigarette brand I smoked back then. Their early work is way more vivid and impactful for me. But… In Rainbows is still the album I listen to most frequently now a days. It’s an album that doesn’t make me uncomfortable like Kid A, which is maybe a detriment, but my life is more stressful now than it was back when I listened to that album on repeat, so I’m not drawn to it in the same way. The same is true of a lot of their music. If that makes sense…
Yeah it was almost impossible for me to listen to anything else back then. Kid A, I was eighth grade. Loved them all especially Hail to the Thief. When In Rainbows came out, I was listening and waiting to like it when one day my roommate said “Lazy name, lazy music, there’s no dissonance, this is not what I listen to Radiohead for.” And just like that I was over Radiohead.
Yup. Just go Chronologically, there's no magic formula. Listen to how they grew. The Bends and Ok Computer are still their best for me because they meant so much to me when they came out. Yes, I'm old. But not quite as old as the band themselves.
In Rainbows is absolutely new Radiohead. And yes we’re old.
The bends:
"It's late... I'm tired"
YESSSS PERFECTTTT
When I heard him speak those words…….my thoughts exactly, perfect scenario
Edit: The Bends is my favorite album
The guitar in 15 step is phenomenal
Do all the albums, in chronological order, from start to finish. It's always wonderful witnessing people finally get Radiohead.
The Bends is a 90s guitar masterpiece
My favorite single album, although I wouldn't say it's Radiohead's best. It's just my happy place.
@@fakecubedexactly the same for me
KID A is the one I always reach for. It’s strange and impenetrable and dissonant, but when you get it, it never lets you go. It was the soundtrack of my mother’s fight with cancer. All the trips I took to the hospital that was in the CD player. It’s my comfort album.
I find that its disinterest in the listener makes it a great foil to project your feelings onto
Morning bell is my favourite. It just oozes tension.
Kid A (the track and then the album) was my introduction to Radiohead in high school. It blew my mind and taught me so much about what music could be. IDK if it's still my absolute favorite album of theirs, but it sure is one of the most important albums to me of all time.
The best album. In Limbo is a very special song for me.
hows your mother doing now if i may ask?
And then there's Ed O'Brien (mind explodes)
Thom is no slouch either, all 3 of them are playing together live is just wonderful.
That EOB album, with "Olympik" and "Brasil" is awesome.
I've never heard a Radiohead record, but I don't listen to rock music.
@@peteywheatstraws4909you’ve never heard a Radiohead record, but you listen to EOB?
@@lukegarris0n Yes, when his (Ed O'Brian?) album came out, they played it a lot on the NPR station I listened to at the time.
A program called "Outside the Box" had it in heavy rotation on weekends, during the week it's primarily news talk radio.
Now, subsequently, because of a lot of the comments on this thread, I did go pull up some Radiohead songs, and I was familiar with "High and Dry", which I really like, I just didn't know it was radiohead.
But yeah, that EOB album is textural, ethereal, and beautiful.
Wonderful record.
I didn’t know he existed until I went to a show once and stood right in front of ed and reaslised he is guitar is Radiohead for me. He’s amazing and interesting. His solo album is just lovely, don’t expect Radiohead though. Ed rules
Ed O'Brien is a really interesting guitar player too, there's a great interview with him on That Pedal Show from a few years ago where, amoungnst many other things, he demonstrates how he uses a memory man to create ambient textures
Absolutely. Seems like Johnny always gets the (well-deserved) guitar credit, but many don't realize just HOW MUCH Ed is contributing!
That was an eye-opening video. I didn't realize how much of the soundscapes that are so crucial to Radiohead's sound were him.
Ed is the most underrated guitarist ever
when i was in college, we would throw parties on or around April 15th.
they were known as "Ed's Birthday".
Pretty fantastic times from a massively underrated musician.
Came here to say the same thing!
Many moons ago (OK Computer) I interviewed their guitar tech and the amazing thing is they never used any offstage effects…everything was under their control from the stage with all the pedals chained, etc.
Definitely give The Smile a listen. They just put out their second record. Its Thom and Jonny's side project to Radiohead.
I mean it's their main band now. I doubt Radiohead is coming back :/
@@duvan-solis yea right now definitely. I think a few months back Phil mentioned Radiohead is right around the corner
Radiohead light 😉
@@duvan-solis Radiohead will come back, The smile is very Good but it's not the first side project and it won't be the last...
Got to see The Smile live last year. Great experience. I can die happy having seen Thom and JG live.
I feel like Radiohead is like a foreign language that you were forced to study at school and always hated because it made you feel stupid and then one day you wake up and understand it.
You wake up and you feel it. We'll never understand it haha ❤
First time hearing in Rainbows...what is this noise? Third time...this is genius!
I understood immediately at about 14
lucky ❤
Damn real
Radiohead is great. Jonny is a legitimate musical genius, but it's wild how much of the In Rainbows guitars are actually Thom. If you're looking for more traditional guitar driven stuff than post-OK comp Radiohead, you should check out the Smile, which is Jonny, Thom, and the drummer from the jazz band Sons of Kemet.
yeah the fact that thom and johnny ended up being in the same band is nuts. not to mention ed, colin, and phil, who all add their own perfect, unique seasoning to the core ideas. its pure alchemy.
The fun part is listening to their music over decades. There’s always something new you’ll hear or find in their songs that make you fall in love with them again and again
I noticed when I started getting into hifi that there were so many layers and details I was missing before. Really glad most of their music is so well recorded. Nigel Godrich is basically another band member with his recording work.
It's one of the bands i don't get tired to listen to, is weird, i'm a big NIN fan but i get a little tired of them, but i listen to Radiohead a few years ago and i don't get tired of them, i don't know what they're music has.
Same feeling here
@@TheJONMATADOR Nice thing about Radiohead is there's so many different versions of the band that there's basically a Radiohead for any mood or occasion. I basically listen to them album-by-album, and whatever album I choose to specifically sit down and listen to changes day-to-day.
You're a fantastic guitarist my friend! This was a joy to watch
Kid A is one of the best albums ever
Yes, but Ok computer is the best album. In the Aeroplane Over The Sea is up there too
@@DJG_Studios I like Kid A over Ok Computer. I love Ok Computer, but I love Kid A more.
@@hamburger512 They are two incredible albums, most bands don’t make anything as good (in my opinion)
I've worn 3 cds out 🤪
I concur
My favourite band growing up was Coldplay, hands down. My mates would always say that Coldplay is just watered down Radiohead. For years I resented that. But then everything clicked and realised that Radiohead is just ridiculously magical. I still love those first Coldplay albums, but the connection is clear.
Sparks gets me everytime
Lol I get it, from someone who’s more of a Radiohead fan than a Coldplay one. What would you say are some of Coldplay’s more “abstract,” “artsy,” or strange works? I’d be delighted to give the more obscure side of their music a listen. Thanks!
@@Tomasgmm Parachutes is an amazing album. Don't Panic is a great track. If you want like a gateway into Coldplay via radiohead, I'd start with Parachutes. X&Y is a solid album. Literally, anything post Viva La Vida is not worth touching (imo) Their first 2 EP's Brothers & Sisters and The Blue room are about as Artsy as they get. They're not my favorite ever, but I feel fit your request criteria :)
Coldplay EP's have some of their best tracks.
I like both bands, although I'm not too familiar with Coldplay's later stuff. I'm definitely much more into Radiohead. The thing I'm doing more now is trying to find those more obscure bands that people say were heavily influenced by Radiohead and are also doing cool new stuff that's their own thing.
johnny scored "There will be blood". he's far more than a guitar player
I love his Spencer score
Welcome to the club!
My god, I wish I could discover them for the first time again.
Ok that’s me . Aside from the radio songs… here I go
All of us are sitting here with big smiles on our faces thinking, “he has no idea how lucky he is right now” and wishing we could go back and hear Reckoner for the first time again.
There's still a few B-sides and rarities I haven't really gotten to yet, and the only reason I haven't is because I still want a little more Radiohead to listen to someday. Been a fan of theirs since Pablo Honey.
Supposedly they are still working on another album. Hopefully that comes out soon-ish and we can see what crazy new direction they're going in.
I’ll never forget how I felt listening to Just for the first time.
Just stumbled into this channel, and as a life long drummer I didn't understand a lot of the technical jargon but the editing, the enthusiasm, vibes, and the realization and confirmation of Johnny's greatness from a guy that gets it was awesome. Insta subbed. Also, Philip Selway is an absolute metronome and dynamics king. My favorite band ever.
Discovering Radiohead is like a gift that has been wrapped beautifully over and over. You unwrap only to find another delight inside. The excitement just keeps coming. I've already learned several songs on acoustic because the chords are just so beautiful. Also, be sure to listen to the Suspiria soundtrack for yet another treat.
It's just wrong how much I enjoyed you doing the old "yelling with headphones on" 🤣
I honestly find the best way to listen is to start from the first album (warts and all) and then progress chronologically. It's amazing to hear a band progress from album, to album, to album, to album...
I'm a little new to Radiohead, but Pablo Honey might be my favorite of their albums
It's one of the most dramatic musical evolutions that ever happened.
@@patman2604 There's nothing wrong with liking Pablo Honey. I think sometimes Radiohead fans (and the band members themselves) get a little overly harsh about their early work. I like all their albums. Not necessarily every track on every album is a 10/10, but there's gems on all of them.
Radiohead at 2006 Bonaroo, my best concert ever.
Great one. If I had a time machine, that's my first use of it.
My favourite band! After seeing them on TV for the first time back in ‘96, I went out and bought a Telecaster! If you really want to see the true genius of the band, check them out live!
This is the best video I’ve seen on your channel. I was surprised that watching you discover this band (as in, the footage of you listening to it) was so watchable. The follow up of how you approached diving into the sound of rhe band as a guitarist was really helpful to me as a budding player. Thanks for this and your channel.
Mike this is fantastic. You're a great storyteller and getting better and better. Really impressed with how much time you put into these videos, how you use different cuts and different angles, stock footage, historical footage. I can't imagine how long it took you to make this video but it's fantastic.
Now when it comes to Radiohead - you need to give yourself lots and lots of time. Not just one day per record though that's an amazing start. but I say give yourself at least a week per record. there are so many layers and so many elements that are used - and every album is an ALBUM that gives more and more with each listen.
Hail to the Theif is nuts. It was their most creative and cohesive record imo.
Wouldn't call it cohesive myself, but it's very underrated. I think they themselves said that they were focusing on making the individual songs sound great rather than making it a cohesive album
@@edgeworth097 Am I right? yes. Are you right? yes. Is Radiohead right? yes.
...and one of the greatest openings to an album ever. Plugging in that guitar after Kid A and Amnesiac, classic!
@@chrissolnordal9421 absolutely agree
The Gloaming is that fire
Did he just say Coldplay are responsible for some of the biggest guitar pops riffs of past 25 years?!
Yeah, I almost did not try to finish the video. I don't trust Coldplay fans
Maybe because he's young, but he said Coldplay's 1st two albums were farther that what he likes, while for most the 1st two were the best
Yeah! I am glad you also enjoyed the experience of sumberging yourself into Radiohead's content. For me, it hit my soul like gold. Keep on rocking man! you also inspired me to delve deeper into learning their songs even though I'm not a very good musician.
Don't forget all the scores Jonny and Thom have done to get even deeper. They're fucking genius
What a great deep dive! This is the first time I've seen you, and quite pleased here 😀 Jonny is not only a great musician, he's a great guy. Really accessible for someone so big in the industry. I've actually chatted with him online a few times, just a cool, down to earth guy. So glad you enjoyed them.
Glad to know Jonny is a pleasant person to talk to!
Always sucks to find out that the people you admire are dismissive dicks
Very nice video. I'm glad you feel so open to come out as a coldplay fan, many would be embarrassed to share such a detail. (especially in the world of music discourse online)
😂😂😂 Almost didn't try to finish the video after he said that
Kid A is my favorite album from Radiohead. From Optimistic to the end of Morning Bell is one of the most beautiful continuous pieces of music to me to this day.
The more u see radiohead/TheSmile live the more you realize how great jonny actually is and how he keeps getting better and better
Discovered Radiohead within the last month, loved it. I know it’s cliche but jigsaw, no suprises and creep are my favorites
welcome to the fandom.
go find "coke babies" - early stuff that's very sweet.
Jigsaw is one of the best songs ever imo!
Jigsaw is so good! In Rainbows is a treasure
Don't ever be ashamed of liking their more mainstream radio hits. I always get annoyed by snobby Radiohead fans who try to gatekeep Radiohead. I've been a fan of theirs since Pablo Honey and I'm probably older than most of these snobs anyway. Their early work showed a lot of talent and genius, and it's what launched them to realize that genius and give them the opportunities to experiment and really run wild. People who can't appreciate songs that play on the radio are missing out.
your guitar playing and general perspectives on music are never gonna be the same
Playing the No Surprises riff without a Rickenbacker is like showering with a raincoat on.
Their first album, Pablo Honey, came out when I still watched MTV most afternoons after getting home from school. The visceral riff hit me so hard as a young person (about 14 years old) and I can still picture the music video. The Bends came when I was in High School and OK Computer was my first year in college. They have taken me on their musical journey through life. I've seen them a few times live. They really are one of the greatest bands to ever be. As a guitar player, you should really dig into Ed O'Brien's parts, he is so fascinating and gets overshadowed by Greenwood, but his sense of rhythm and space and feel are just fantastic. If you haven't watched it, his visit to That Pedal Show is great.
we're around the same age, this was my journey, too.
i only ever saw them once and it wasn't a good show. Jonny would later state that three of them were sick and were exhausted (it was their last show of that tour in 2001).
Radiohead absolutely dominated MTV back when it was actually about the music. In fact, most of my memories of MTV growing up was watching Radiohead music videos. Radiohead pretty much has the best music videos and I think it contributed a lot to their early success as a band.
AS somebody who's felt bad about sort of really coming back/actually getting into all of Radiohead's discography after sort of growing up with them and feeling late to really appreciating them when I feel like I should have earlier, to see someone be almost completely new to them and fall in love the same way I did is rlly cool to see.
"Where do you start?"
The answer is always, "IN THE BEGINNING..."
You get a better idea of how they evolve when you listen to their records and singles in order of release.
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Per the 'Guitar World' article, "The Golden Age of Radiohead":
"In general, it could be said that the division of guitar labor in Radiohead is that Yorke plays rhythm, Jonny Greenwood plays lead and Ed O’Brien makes weird noises. But that’s an oversimplification, as any of the three are capable of doing anything at any time."
While each band member receives equal credit, in reality most of the work is composed by Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood. Yorke has a great pop sensibility, and Greenwood is more orchestral, as illustrated with his recent film scores.
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"We write pop songs, As time has gone on, we've gotten more into pushing our material as far as it can go. But there was no intention of it being 'art.' It's a reflection of all the disparate things we were listening to when we recorded it."
-Thom Yorke.
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As someone that's been a massive fan of Radiohead since 1996 and has allowed their work to influence how I think of music, I can tell you that trying to explain a lot of their concepts to guitarists is a slog. The use of three guitarists, the effects, the layering, the different scale usage, the depth of the lyrics, the shedding of familiar paths to chart new territory... most guitarists want to be eddie van halen rather than work together *in ensemble*.
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"Radiohead is too depressing, so i just listen to coldplay instead."
a former coworker.
They are not the same band - coldplay doesn't hold a candle to Radiohead.
I remember my college roommate listening to Radiohead and I barely could understand why he was so obsessed. He was a big math geek. Might have helped. As I progressed as a musician it unlocked my understanding of what’s going on and I soon became a super fan. Life goal is to see them live. This video reminded me of that experience and how it was so special. Thank you.
Years ago I had the telecaster plus like Johnny Greenwood I wish I still had that guitar…
Worth about $3k now.
@@thecappyyeah and it fuckin sucks. Don’t have the skill to do the mod with a Squier or something so I’m using a Modern Player Plus Tele which is more expensive but not 3k expensive
@@SoloSlater I did it with a hh player tele, and a router.
I've only recently discovered your channel, but I love your vibe (and your playing and your tone and your... curiosity). I'm an older guitarist (in my 50s), and Radiohead is one of my favorite bands (because Jonny). So cool to watch someone else realizing his genius. Thank you!
What's cool about Kid A (and Amnesiac) is how it's placed right in the middle of the discography of a rock band that still caters to people that like rock bands. Once you get to know its influences you realize it's not that strange and not even very groundbreaking. But for people who stay in that sphere of guitar music it _is_ pretty groundbreaking and has so often been a gateway into different realms of music, including to me when I was a teenager.
Bruh. INCREDIBLE video. I’m a massive Radiohead fan and you really really dug in. It’s impressive getting the pedals and doing the research that you did. Outstanding video I just subscribed.
lmao I had just started listening to radiohead's full discography this month this video couldn't have had a better timing.
It has come from liking a few songs of them I hear from my stepfather from time to time to being one of my favorite bands ever...
I got into radiohead at like 15 - the bends had just come out. It changed how I listened to music and been an avid fan since. Seen them multiple times and some special gigs in special places but seeing someone discover them and break it down like this was a pleasure to see.
Personally I’ve always found lots of similarities between Muse and Radiohead
But you also shouldn’t forget how strong the production of Radiohead is. I watched a documentary about how analogue a lot of their recording techniques are not to mention their producers
Great band!
You are absolutely spot on. They admitted it in the beginning, then somehow with time they started to hide it (don't know if that is something that their label told them to do. But Dom (the drummer) did say that Bends to them was the best album to have been released, at the time they were starting and making their first album. And you can hear it clearly on Showbiz.
This was awesome, Radiohead Is my favorite band and I’ve been lucky enough to see them 14 times since 2000 -love that you’re Finding this stuff, it just gets better and better forever. Trust me.
In Rainbows is one of the best albums of the 2000s, and it's Radiohead's best album IMO
It's one of the best albums full stop! 👍
Kid A, OK Computer and much better. Not in my opinion just in the historical canon of music.
@eous those are amazing albums. But I feel In Rainbows is their musical peak, it's a mature album that draws from all their previous explorations and synthesizes them into something really solid and cohesive. It kind of features all sides of Radiohead...driving guitar rock (Bodysnatchers), acoustic work (Faust Arp), rhythmic workout (15 Step), paranoid ballad with strings (Nude) and much more, all with electronica judiciously sprinkled in, and some of the strongest lyrics of Thom's career. Basically a perfect album
@@DanFlashes99 That’s why it’s not their best. It’s not as original or groundbreaking since it takes aspects of other albums. It’s a Hail to the Thief but more cohesive. Kid A and OK Computer are leagues above.
@@cactaceous I don't really care which albums you prefer but calling them "leagues above" is hyperbolic. Ok dude lol
Nice, Mike. As a big Radiohead fan who has a guitar and bass sitting here, neglected, I'm getting inspired!
I heard "Everything In Its Right Place" randomly one time and I was hooked. Instantly, I was like "Who the f*** is this?... Radiohead? OK, I'm a Radiohead fan then."
Been waiting for this video for ages! Thank you for making this!
You should watch the Ed O'Brien episode of that pedal show - that's what made me fall in love with the band for real. It gives more context and personality to the listening experiences that follow. Also their live shows on TH-cam show you their character and maturity as a band- they don't use backing tracks they build their loops on the fly.
Lastly- joe Edelman on TH-cam- he and his band or friends and bands etc do amazing detailed content on Radiohead covers and tune-torials
I loved this dive into Radiohead. They remain in my top 5 bands of all time. Your interest in their composition and the genius that is Greenwood along with Yorke and his incredible vocals, was much needed. Kudos broither :)
In Rainbows is also one of the best Radiohead albums. I’ve been a fan for about 5 or 6 years now and it’s just great.
@Mess.age_me-Official_MikeCole that username sounds suspicious.
I've been a fan of theirs since Pablo Honey. In Rainbows is their best album, and needs to be in any discussion about the best albums of all time (along with OK Computer). I love it, but it's not actually my favorite album of theirs, The Bends is. But that's just a preference thing, mixed with a heavy dose of nostalgia. Lately, I would say that A Moon Shaped Pool gets the most listens from me, probably because it's still pretty new and I'm still exploring it. The King of Limbs as well.
The first few seconds of this video in summary.
Mike: I'm a guitar player, and music writer but honestly Coldplay is maybe my favourite band because they are the very best at the unique thing that they do.
Me: What?! How is that possible?
Mike: I've never listened to Radiohead before.
Me: Ah! There we go! Mystery solved.
I can't imagine trying to get into Radiohead starting now. I would recommend watching them evolve over 30 years and soaking up each album slowly as opposed to cramming the entire experience into a week. But, hey, I'll never to try it your way and you'll never get to try mine. I, on the other hand, DO get to enjoy watching this video about your experience. Thanks. It was a lot of fun to watch.
Radiohead at a wet and muddy Glastonbury, 1997, doing mostly (perhaps exclusively), their OK Computer mateiral, was one of the very best concerts I've ever witnessed. The wet muddy cold was utterly forgotten after the first few bars of music.
Buckland is rad but Johnny Greenwood is a certified genius. Imagine a band with Thom Yorke and Thom Yorke is the second best musician!? That’s Radiohead. OK Computer was on my discman the day it came out. The Tourist made me cry. I knew I’d just heard the best record of our generation. Love a lot of their records but still to this day Let Down. Paranoid Android we’re game changers. The end of Paranoid the panic the vomit. Back in the day people would be crying in the audience. They are amazing now but in the nineties my god.
This is a really beautiful video seeing someone else discover the band that we love. I hope you keep diving and discovering
Now go check out “The Smile”.
gotta give kid a more than one run through... its probably my favorite, because each time I listen to it I hear something I didn't hear before.
I’m GenX and have seen many live shows over the decades. RadioHead is by far the best.
Better than DMB?
@@sadetwizelve😂
me listening to high and dry to combat my anxiety:
mike cole:
“haaaaaaaaaaaaaa”
For me, Jonny and Ed equally create RH’s sound. Ed really provides quite the atmosphere and he needs more credit
My friend in high school around 2004 used to say: Coldplay is the band I play in the car when I forget my Radiohead albums. I love them both but that always stuck with me as hilarious, especially at the time since Coldplay has gone way beyond where they started
The video editing and your delivery is fantastic. It's smooth and purposeful. Content's great too but the presentation is just as good.
This should absolutely be a series, never seen a single video of yours before and while Im only familiar with a few of Radioheads songs, this was fascinating to watch, thanks
Fantastic video! In Rainbows was also my first intro to RH years ago and then I fell in love with everything they’ve done.
Recently purchased OK Computer on vinyl and listened to it entirely in my room and Coldplay being my second favorite band, I could hear the influence Radiohead had on Chris Martin for Parachutes and AROBTTH.
In Rainbows from the basement is one of the best live shows ever. Came out in like 2007-2008. I watch it at least once a year when I need some inspiration. Highly recommend.
That high guitar part you played for No Surprises is Ed's guitar actually, in that song Jonny plays the glockenspiel whole way through
Great video! Like your friend, I got OK Computer in 9th grade and it changed my life.
You took an interesting route! When you listen in-sequence from Pablo Honey to the current era, the transition away from more traditional rock to the experimental synth-heavy stuff is slightly less jarring. Still, when the first notes of Kid A played on my stereo upon release day in 2000, my buddy and I looked quizzically at each other for sure. I wasn't sure I didn't hate the album until the very end....then on next listen it became one of my favorite albums of all time.
Thanks for sharing your journey of discovery, it provides people like me with a vicarious thrill and allows me to re-live my experience of discovering my favorite band again. You're a great player too! Take care
You can tell that Kid A is coming already from The Bends.
Nice job on the tones. Absolutely nailed that overdrive sound
I love radiohead so much and Thom Yoke's writing is weird and unique. My dad got me into radiohead and called it music for mental patients and my first album was Kid A, Great video!
That moment you learn your favorite band is just another Radiohead impersonator.
Great advice from your friend starting with in rainbows. Glad you liked radiohead, imo the greatest band of all time. Also definitely my favorite video of yours. Do more radiohead stuff!
Hadn't watched you in a while, but you suddenly popped up on my timeline. Clicked because I thought I'd get a funny sketch, but instead, I got a highly personal, well made video about inspiration. Bravo! I'll definitely be checking out more!
literal same
Good job, but if you're wondering why your Tele tone didn't sound quite right is that Jonny uses a Tele Plus which has Lace Sensors instead of the standard Tele pickups. I had a Mexican Tele converted to a Plus (because after Jonny made them popular they started going for crazy money on eBay). If you want to go that route, you'll need the Blue Lace for the neck and a dual Red Lace for the bridge, and a new plate because the Reds won't fit into the standard Tele bridge. How did you like Street Spirit (Fade Out)? Give it a few more listens and I'm sure it will grab you more each time. Glad you loved Subterranean - it's one of my faves as well. Thanks for sharing!
Peace from SF
Man, I watched Jonny Greenwood play a synth box with a bunch of knobs on it like it was the world sickest guitar solo. I never see anyone so into turning knobs before, it was wild.
I’ve always thought cold play were “the poor man’s Radiohead” - would love to see you do a walkthrough of their catalog from a guitarist perspective. Price me wrong!
oh wow this is the best video on this channel. I tried and failed to learn their songs back when I started playing and this inspires me to go back and see how I have improved over the years. Banger video
That guy actually said In Rainbows is their most accessible album with a straight face.
Wow, what a video to see. Radiohead one of my fave bands. Played guitar for years. Never taken pedals etc seriously. Need to do the work. Inspiring, thanks!!
You should check out their live at Astoria gig from 1994, even back then they were absolutely superb. In fact the version they did of My Iron Lung was so good they even used it on The Bends with re-recorded vocals. Well worth a watch!
Really nice video. Couple things: 1) when it comes to great guitaring and in particular genius guitar arrangements, you have include Thom Yorke in that conversation if only for Paranoid Android (at least the first two sections), and 2) probably the first review of Radiohead in history that didn't exalt said 'Paranoid Android' as one of the finest compositions of music in the history of humanity. Which it is.
If a musician doesn’t know radiohead there definitely something wrong
I envy you. I wish I could experience Radiohead music for the first time again.
Como musico cuando descubres y puedes apreciar la estructuras musicales que Radiohead crea, es sin duda un evento canónico
Lovely stuff. That riff goes from A minor down in to Ab maj - the C holding in that is just bloody satisfying. Keep discovering 👌❤️ 8:31
Dude, as a Radiohead fan since the dawn of time, you have a great ear! You are excellent on the guitar. Keep listening to their albums and you won’t regret it. I dig your personality!! I may receive some verbal lashings from other commenters, but I’m with you on Coldplay; especially their first 4 albums. I saw them live once and “Fix You” was EPIC! Enjoyed your video…keep on playing 🎸
Comparing Coldplay to Radiohead is like comparing Lambrusco to Bordeaux
I love In Rainbows but surely the first place you go when investigating Radiohead is OK Computer? Absolute treat to watch your reactions to the band. I wish I could go back and hear them for the first time again and discover their music all over again. Thanks for the video, friend.
Nice job! Radiohead are the best! Even the weird stuff grows on you. Thom is genius