Cheers for following up on my suggestion - I love your reaction, clear you do it from the heart and the head. Radiohead are so multifaceted I never get bored with them, always so cinematic, such beautiful sadness and poetry for the soul. I dont know enough to be able to explain the theory of the music - to me music is like wine, I know when when I like it but not why :) PS The instrument I think you are hearing is the Ondes Martenot - th-cam.com/video/Zp4mBmsV6Xk/w-d-xo.html - which Jonny from Radiohead brought back to light.
A PHENOMENAL next song would be "How To Disappear Completely" - it is literally stunning - I've sent it to 3 people as an introduction to the band who texted me back to tell me they were crying midway through the song it hit them so hard. Radiohead is just as deep and inventive, diverse and creative and deep as you are pondering they might be.
If you like melancholic songs, then they have loads more that you would like: -Street Spirit (Fade Out) -Exit Music (For a Film) -No Surprises -How to Disappear Completely -Motion Picture Soundtrack -Videotape -Codex -Daydreaming -True Love Waits
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Apparently they called it Egyptian Song as a working title when they first hit on that melody that sounds kind of, well, Egyptian and they just changed it to Pyramid Song for release. Thom Yorke said a few years back that the lyrics touch on the idea of time being cyclical, that everything goes in circles ('all my past and futures') which taps into both scientific theory with time as a force like gravity and more spiritual stuff like Buddhism.
the percussion stuff you were noticing is the fact that the song is “swung”. check out the video “What time signature is Radiohead’s Pyramid Song in?” by David Bennett Piano
This is one of my favorite RadioHead songs and just songs in general because they are just so damn good esp kid a, amnesiac, hail the the thief and the masterpiece is In Rainbows
React to the song 'How to Disappear Completely', Thom Yorke favorite song from Radiohead. I saw him answering the question without hesitating in a interview. Radiohead never disappoints.
I haven’t gone through all the comments yet so maybe somebody has mentioned it, but speaking of potential movie music, they literally have a song called, “Exit music for a film”. From OK Computer. And yes it’s worth listening to ✌️
I enjoy your reaction style very much, Radiohead was my introduction to what musical depth truely means, the way they can switch up different genres and stylistic elements is otherworldly. Next I would 100% listen to Weird Fishes/Arpeggi" or "15 step" both from "In Rainbows" their 2007 album and what I strongly believe to be the best album of the last 20 years!
I think the sound you were asking about is a string arrangement by their guitarist. He has actually become quite famous for his original music compositions. The most well known being the original score for the movie "There Will Be Blood"
I think you are spot on that the river represents rebirth and renewal, as in the Egyptian book of the dead. I think their song Airbag is more down to earth and clear on this theme, but it is also a bit ironic and cynical about technology, like the whole of OK computer. I don't know what a river would represent to me, probably that a river is always changing.
In response to your comments about them playing the same track over and over on the radio and what Radiohead's music is like: Their first album is okay, just very competently written and played sort of grungy Britpop. That's the album "Creep" is from. Their second album, "The Bends" was much more mature, but still heavily rooted in guitar-centric Britpop/rock. "OK Computer" has elements of that sound still in it but is much more nuanced and experimental, with lots of new instrumentation and electronic elements and a mostly really dark, anxious mood to it that perfectly captured the zeitgeist of the era. That album was a turning point as it was not only really experimental and personal, but also shockingly a huge commercial success. After that they went full experimental and almost totally dropped the rock instrumentation for "Kid A" and "Amnesiac" (this song is from the latter). A huge gamble that again paid off as a lot of fans loved where they were taking their sound even with zero radio play and a totally non-commercial sound. Their career since that era has been a bit less revolutionary as they haven't totally re-invented their sound since then, but they have really successfully re-incorporated a lot of elements they flirted with during many different parts of their career trajectory and have continued to be phenomenal songwriters.
Old vid but pretty much every instrument is doing something atypical at some point, but they arranged it in a way where it all sounds cohesive but not at the same time.
About what you were saying at the end, that happens a lot with many bands. Most people have heard of Led Zeppelin, but only know “Stairway to Heaven”, or have heard of Beastie Boys but only know “Fight for your right to party”. It’s usually a band’s worst or most boring song too which is infuriating. I get so annoyed when reactors only listen to that one song. If you look up Radiohead reactions, most are for “Creep”.
Anything from the basement is fantastic see if you like Bodysnatchers or try the studio version of Jigsaw Falling Into Place for more straightforward lyrics.
great to hear youre a fan - the time signature alone makes this particular track sublime. incidently - as thom frequently says - he is very influenced by Cardiacs (check out Everso closely guarded line for reference). more power to your nose for music
Cheers for following up on my suggestion - I love your reaction, clear you do it from the heart and the head.
Radiohead are so multifaceted I never get bored with them, always so cinematic, such beautiful sadness and poetry for the soul.
I dont know enough to be able to explain the theory of the music - to me music is like wine, I know when when I like it but not why :)
PS The instrument I think you are hearing is the Ondes Martenot - th-cam.com/video/Zp4mBmsV6Xk/w-d-xo.html - which Jonny from Radiohead brought back to light.
Ah, thank you for that info! And thanks very much for sticking around and checking out this reaction!
This they played this song while touring Kid A under the name Egyptian Song! @@realBlakeX
A PHENOMENAL next song would be "How To Disappear Completely" - it is literally stunning - I've sent it to 3 people as an introduction to the band who texted me back to tell me they were crying midway through the song it hit them so hard. Radiohead is just as deep and inventive, diverse and creative and deep as you are pondering they might be.
I've added that song to the list! Looking forward to reacting to it.
Oh definitely HTDC! Such a spectacularly stunning song. Everything in it's Right Place is another one.
If you like melancholic songs, then they have loads more that you would like:
-Street Spirit (Fade Out)
-Exit Music (For a Film)
-No Surprises
-How to Disappear Completely
-Motion Picture Soundtrack
-Videotape
-Codex
-Daydreaming
-True Love Waits
Love all those picks, but I would add Like spinning plates. The most sombre song ever played in reverse.
All great songs - and the great thing is there is so many more
@@PresidentHotdog Possibly true - though True Love Waits and Videotape also bring me to tears :)
@@cgallagher4501 Videotape didn't click with me at first. It was a difficult first listen. Now I get it.
@@PresidentHotdog Understandable - Its actually hard with Radiohead to get them, I gave up and walked away between OKComputer and hail to the thief
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Apparently they called it Egyptian Song as a working title when they first hit on that melody that sounds kind of, well, Egyptian and they just changed it to Pyramid Song for release.
Thom Yorke said a few years back that the lyrics touch on the idea of time being cyclical, that everything goes in circles ('all my past and futures') which taps into both scientific theory with time as a force like gravity and more spiritual stuff like Buddhism.
The sitar is an Indian instrument. Quite some distance from Egypt. You might be thinking of the oud. That's a lute like instrument.
06:00 That electronic sound is from Ondes Martenot
the percussion stuff you were noticing is the fact that the song is “swung”. check out the video “What time signature is Radiohead’s Pyramid Song in?” by David Bennett Piano
Cool, thanks for the info!
This is one of my favorite RadioHead songs and just songs in general because they are just so damn good esp kid a, amnesiac, hail the the thief and the masterpiece is In Rainbows
React to the song 'How to Disappear Completely', Thom Yorke favorite song from Radiohead. I saw him answering the question without hesitating in a interview.
Radiohead never disappoints.
Tip of the iceberg. Excellent reaction. keep exploring Radiohead, they go deep into uncharted territory
I haven’t gone through all the comments yet so maybe somebody has mentioned it, but speaking of potential movie music, they literally have a song called, “Exit music for a film”. From OK Computer. And yes it’s worth listening to ✌️
I enjoy your reaction style very much, Radiohead was my introduction to what musical depth truely means, the way they can switch up different genres and stylistic elements is otherworldly. Next I would 100% listen to Weird Fishes/Arpeggi" or "15 step" both from "In Rainbows" their 2007 album and what I strongly believe to be the best album of the last 20 years!
...like the film "Inside" which introduced me to this song I am ashamed to not have known for 23 years.
Life changing.
I think the sound you were asking about is a string arrangement by their guitarist. He has actually become quite famous for his original music compositions. The most well known being the original score for the movie "There Will Be Blood"
How to disappear completely. Your welcome lol
RHCP covered this song in Egypt.
I think you are spot on that the river represents rebirth and renewal, as in the Egyptian book of the dead. I think their song Airbag is more down to earth and clear on this theme, but it is also a bit ironic and cynical about technology, like the whole of OK computer. I don't know what a river would represent to me, probably that a river is always changing.
In response to your comments about them playing the same track over and over on the radio and what Radiohead's music is like:
Their first album is okay, just very competently written and played sort of grungy Britpop. That's the album "Creep" is from. Their second album, "The Bends" was much more mature, but still heavily rooted in guitar-centric Britpop/rock. "OK Computer" has elements of that sound still in it but is much more nuanced and experimental, with lots of new instrumentation and electronic elements and a mostly really dark, anxious mood to it that perfectly captured the zeitgeist of the era. That album was a turning point as it was not only really experimental and personal, but also shockingly a huge commercial success. After that they went full experimental and almost totally dropped the rock instrumentation for "Kid A" and "Amnesiac" (this song is from the latter). A huge gamble that again paid off as a lot of fans loved where they were taking their sound even with zero radio play and a totally non-commercial sound. Their career since that era has been a bit less revolutionary as they haven't totally re-invented their sound since then, but they have really successfully re-incorporated a lot of elements they flirted with during many different parts of their career trajectory and have continued to be phenomenal songwriters.
Old vid but pretty much every instrument is doing something atypical at some point, but they arranged it in a way where it all sounds cohesive but not at the same time.
About what you were saying at the end, that happens a lot with many bands.
Most people have heard of Led Zeppelin, but only know “Stairway to Heaven”, or have heard of Beastie Boys but only know “Fight for your right to party”.
It’s usually a band’s worst or most boring song too which is infuriating.
I get so annoyed when reactors only listen to that one song. If you look up Radiohead reactions, most are for “Creep”.
All about the strings for me this one - love it, favourite Radiohead song.
Anything from the basement is fantastic see if you like Bodysnatchers or try the studio version of Jigsaw Falling Into Place for more straightforward lyrics.
The song was originally called Egyptian Song. They played it on tour.
great to hear youre a fan - the time signature alone makes this particular track sublime. incidently - as thom frequently says - he is very influenced by Cardiacs (check out Everso closely guarded line for reference). more power to your nose for music
Something from In Rainbows next. Anything is good, they're all bangers 🙂
the timing is as unusual as it is beautiful in this one... lets keep it at that ^^
Funny that you said Egyptian song, because that's the name it had before it was added to that album
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Love that you've a nasal ring, sorry, I'm too tired to think anymore
It incurred emotions similar to the Cures Kiss Me Kiss Me.
try Codex
Ope!
It's a melatron
Don't sleep on Jonny Greenwood playing the electric guitar with a violin bow on this track 😉
Every record of theirs sounds very different think about the 3 songs you did they sound nothing like each other.
Lay off the Adderall
The drums are hardly jazz oriented in this kind of radiohead song