(2006/10/21) BBC 2, The Culture Show, Thom

Radiohead interview. TRANSCRIPTION: citizeninsane.e...
Don't be alarmed by the change in quality mid-way through the video. The latter part of the interview was never broadcast in HD, it was posted online as a preview. Special thanks to ThePortableSix!

[@kemikalrxn]

I find it really fascinating that Thom answers How to Disappear Completely without a second's thought.

[@patluff]

+Sham Bolic why?

[@kemikalrxn]

patluff coz he's written shit tons of really great songs and is so sure his favorite is How to Disappear.

[@patluff]

not that fascinating though

[@kemikalrxn]

patluff Well it is to me and I wasn't presuming to speak on your behalf or anyone else's.

[@ajsmith4181]

+Sham Bolic Indeed, such a brilliant piece though, gives me chills every time I give it a listen.

[@hyrulianeffery]

Weird. He was right, people are saying that Kid A is the best album now lol

[@lucajohnson5915]

Kid A is the best lol

[@hyrulianeffery]

+Luca Johnson I prefer In Rainbows but Kid A is good too

[@chrisanddaniel100]

+hyrulianeffery this was before in rainbows but yeah he was right

[@futuropasado]

+hyrulianeffery He doens't say Kid A is better, he says OK Computer, but Kid A is close, a song from kid a is his favorite though

[@kemikalrxn]

+Azku Shang He doesn't say any of that. He wonders if people will be as in love with Kid A 5 years from then as they were with OKC at the time. I think Kid A is their best album (technically, sonically, most progressive and innovative) but my *favourite* is In Rainbows.

[@frogery]

I'm so happy about How to Disappear Completely being his favourite.

[@standingtall1074]

+pulser0 He's a Drone.

[@seanbelltv]

Nowadays I’ve heard him say it’s Videotape

[@cyanosis8520]

Necro Orcen I love videotape honestly, I really do. But How to Disappear Completely has always hit me some way that no other song I’ve ever listened to can. The “Strobe lights” part sends me somewhere, and I wish it did the same for everyone else. That song is one of my favorite things in the world, and has made such a difference in my life.

[@fert7921]

Cyanosis saaaame it’s so underrated

[@ThiefOfBaghdad]

he said How To Disappear is the one song he wants to be remembered by.... his favourite song is another story lol i've heard it changes constantly

[@elizaanderson8909]

One of the most complicated and beautiful minds ever.

[@DrinkingPepsi]

what about Charles Manson

[@MrAquabubbles]

Eliza Anderson what about chris martin

[@elizaanderson8909]

+AquaCoyote Chris Martin used to be alright. Early Coldplay was alright, but even then, Coldplay has never been an original band. Especially now, their music has gotten increasingly worse.

[@elizaanderson8909]

+ultimate84610 Nah, I can just appreciate Thom's character.

[@joedelilo5608]

that's a bit extreme

[@smokestack534]

"Cause it's the most beautiful thing we ever did" -Thom Yorke before recording Reckoner

[@typicalfurry2747]

Videotape!

[@BullyParkerMaguire]

still is

[@biggmonke8057]

funny way to spell Nude but ok

[@TheSmokey1424]

im not sure thom realizes how influential and loved he is. he seems uncomfortable sometimes but id say 99.9% of anyone that knows more than 2 or 3 radiohead songs thinks the world of thom

[@ukmaster3339]

Robby S Nah. Good music but his personality is appalling. If you met someone like that at your place of work, you'd hate him!

[@ferghalhughes2510]

@@ukmaster3339 nah

[@LoekTheKing]

@@ukmaster3339 why?

[@swaggypanda1808]

Uk Master333 i would fucking love someone like him to be a mate of mine, i find cynical shit to be hilarious

[@berlyngrey9242]

Absolutely agree. He is a huge influence to me and my writing and when Im feeling a certain way I can always find a song from Radiohead that compliments how I'm feeling. I can't say enough how deeply I appreciate the music he has gifted the world

[@thecrimsonbubbles]

"The whole point of music is that it's life affirming-" *Street Spirit plays over Thom*

[@fatihnomore]

In that moment, i started cry.

[@olliehemming17]

He knows that Kid A is masterpiece.

[@jccanizal6410]

Yeah!

[@TheAngryBiscuitchannel228]

LegoGuy87 I don’t get this in rainbows hype. Yeah, the album is great, but come on, it’s one of their most conventional and low-risk album, although have to admit that the distribution system was a pretty daring idea. A moon shaped pool could really be their opus magnum (or even hail to the thief). Personally, Kid A will always be my favorite album due to emotional connection and the events that this album helped me through

[@saifahmedshejan4783]

@@TheAngryBiscuitchannel228 It was not that much great because it was not risky? How this is a valid reason?

[@barnacleboy2957]

Duh

[@Djay-tz3in]

@@TheAngryBiscuitchannel228 I don’t get the ranking one album over the other as masterpieces when truly all of Radiohead’s works are masterpiece as they are a masterpiece band. They can’t release anything terrible it’s impossible. That being said I do believe Kid A is definitely better than “ok computer” in my opinion.

[@collapsingspace]

"Music is like mathematics"..... Now i know why i can't play guitar 😐

[@cristianbellino8828]

Aditya mishra because is a matter of practicing palie, keep it up!

[@shessomethingelse1639]

I suck at mathematics and I've been practicing guitar playing a month now. I'm sure that I can soon play 'Fake Plastic Trees' without watching the chords on paper. You can do it! Just find a guitar, get some free time and start to practice!

[@generalkenobi6869]

Pablo honey track 6

[@jellybeanjustin82]

*ANYONE CAN PLAY GUITAR*

[@jorgepeterbarton]

I think that was a pretty abstract analogy. He means a way of understanding the world, like scientists use maths. music is like that but with emotions and sort of creating a map of them. It is mathematic literally too, but someone's done that for you by measuring out the frets on the guitar.

[@bananajoe3053]

For an entire year everyday during class I'd put in my earbuds and listen to Radiohead and that's how I got through each day

[@swaggypanda1808]

yeah, day by day

[@christophernoia5197]

Same. 2010 was a better year than it would have been without them.

[@reesrowlands8430]

Christopher Noia 2018 for me

[@violethill4454]

@@reesrowlands8430 2021 for me

[@berlyngrey9242]

I've been doing that literally every day now for months. Currently immersing myself with A Moon Shaped Pool. It's all I listen to. Besides throwing in the occasion How to disappear completely, street spirit and weird Fishes

[@markheggeland]

The fact that, in 2006, Thom was beginning to piece together how important the internet community would become (see 5:04) is extraordinary to me. He nailed it.

[@andrewtucker94]

The internet was already massive in 2006

[@selfdescedgelord7699]

​@@andrewtucker94 it was but Radiohead was one of the first bands to release album directly on the internet though. And the first to go with a pay what you want model.

[@lecaldo1200]

"god help them if they listen to me"

[@Amphanotes]

Didn't really get that part to be honest...

[@mosespsalm_1108]

Lecaldo Do you know what it means?

[@Amphanotes]

Tell me what he means with it exactly :) would like to know

[@NickSBailey]

I think he means he's not someone with answers just that he puts these words and feelings out and when he's in the middle of it he's lost in it, it's a snapshot of where he was at the time and he's not trying to be a role model through his songs just hopes they connect with people, and they certainly do.

[@lifemusic1980]

@@NickSBailey nailed it

[@wontyoubekind]

His favorite song is How To Disappear Completely! That's my fav as well. It really is something else

[@futuropasado]

+wontyoubekind Mine is "Let Down" but that is in my top 5

[@brendantaylor3570]

+wontyoubekind Too hard to pick, but for now, Pyramid Song... changes week to week though. The Tourist is my favorite (for now) off OK Computer. Jigsaw from In Rainbows. I think Nude, Exit Music and How to Disappear have the most haunting, harrowing quality of their songs. Street Spirit is brilliantly, abysmally dark, but then strangely hopeful in the final line. Love the beats of Cymbal Rush and The Gloaming. True Love Waits, Fake Plastic Trees and Fog touch me the most.

[@standingtall1074]

+wontyoubekind He's a Drone.

[@johanna9800]

wontyoubekind mine to. can't discribe how much i love it:o

[@hjplant9292]

Mine is How To Disappear Completely as well

[@Cygnus0lor]

3:51 Thom caught the interviewer picking her nose...

[@Jubanen12]

+AmirAli Tn or he just lost his train of though... happens to every one.. hehe

[@spinningelectrons]

+AmirAli Tn LMFAO

[@kitchenrecords7446]

HAHA !

[@Smashingpumpins]

@@Jubanen12 AHSHADHDSHh

[@robertmikkelsen2578]

4:51

[@Justin-dg2nn]

I can never tell if he's being a sarcastic ass, intentionally humble or still very unsure of himself even with the money and fame...

[@alejandroaguilar9223]

Same here lol. Im just trying to decypher his personality but I simply cant Xd

[@IamTheLinkman]

Justin Wilson I think he's unsure of himself still. he doesn't really know much about himself and tries to figure it out through his music writing

[@STZ3000]

He’s being totally genuine in this interview. Definitely not being sarcastic

[@juliananicole1880]

A bit of all that, I think.

[@hahdhsjsjrkfn]

you're just paranoid lol

[@arnerklarc]

What a nice human being. Misunderstood perhaps? I think His / Radiohead's music is quite simple some of the best ever created, and the arts are so much richer for their existence and offerings.

[@kristinzeiber23]

***** I agree, I've always thought he was rather humble. I just feel that, in general, Thom is uncomfortable in social settings, and therefore, may come off as pretentious or self-absorbed. I think that is the case with a lot of extremely intelligent people. What makes him particularly endearing to me is how he seems to be completely unaware exactly how talented he is and how much he and Radiohead have influenced the world. He is utter genius, and absolutely brilliant.

[@alejandroaguilar9223]

+Kristin Zeiber Thats exactly what I think. He has the personality of a genius. At least for what I can tell by this interview. Wasnt so much of a surprise thou. He is in fact a musical prodigy. And overtalented people usually are socially anxious and/or akward in social enviroments. I dont know exactly why but its a fact. At least most of the times genius people are certainly that way.

[@IgnacioClerici-mp5cy]

@@alejandroaguilar9223 many geniuses arent like thom, so really its not ine way or the other, your personality doesnt have much to do with your inteligence/creativity/talent bla bla

[@ameliamyy]

A moon shaped lamp in the background :P

[@forcetengal2451]

omg.

[@barbwiremalone9563]

Lars-Halvard Isdahl Why is that Thoms existence has it to where everyone is so aware and conscious

[@cyberswimming]

How the fuck!!!!!

[@liquidmetal5616]

a moon shaped lamp with the dancing clothes won't let me in

[@germancampuzano5919]

@@liquidmetal5616 ok, thats funny

[@TheIcanntspel]

I just started listening to radio head recently so I decided to watch an interview or two, thom really seems like a brilliant person.

[@danieljamesmead]

You lucky shit

[@tttobigs]

He's just a good musician

[@SoftTangerineDreams]

This is my first interview after listening to a few albums. Very interesting

[@crazymindU2A]

Same here. Second week of diving into their music ❤️

[@drvacuum]

theres no space. its just radiohead. really hope someone else told you that between your comment and the 7 years between me writing this one

[@sharptongue2972]

He's so weird. He's freaking awesome.

[@EphemeralProductions]

I agree. On both counts. I sometimes have wondered whether he has social anxiety disorder or is on the autism spectrum. His tangential way of speaking and answering questions reminds me of myself, I sometimes do the same and I’M Autistic

[@NikiMcNally]

'How to Disappear Completely' is my favorite RH song as well, It's profoundly powerful. Hands down one of the most emotionally thought-provoking songs I've ever heard. I feel I have such a personal and deep connection with this band on a whole and it all began with Kid A.

[@EddieBsB]

"How to Disappear Completely... The most beautiful thing we did..." And I can play that song at home having wine... it's surelly the best moment of my week. :)

[@minseongkoh]

Eddie Bass did you play it

[@xxm0abxx5]

Lay off the booze degenerate

[@mathilde2831]

He is such a wise man, I like his view on music and life

[@Hola-tq4pg]

Is funny how accurate he was about Kid A... and now people is thinking In Rainbows is Radiohead's best album 2001-2006: The Bends 2006-2011: Ok Computer 2011-2017: Kid A 2017-????: In Rainbows Maybe A Moon Shaped Pool will have the same destiny

[@JoshTheGreat33]

Hola123 nah it’s still kid A

[@kioro4221]

OK Computer still the best

[@samcohrs2906]

@Psyche We’ll have to wait till Kid A counts as classical and music is computer generated

[@HalSamuel]

Thom York is a powerful shaman.

[@gearoidwalsh8606]

yes!

[@StrangeAttractor]

absolutely. I think of him as a modern-day soothsayer, but we're in the same ballpark. He sees deeper and further than most, and leads all Radiohead fans towards a raised understanding of our world.

[@fruitbats52]

I strongly agree 🙏

[@sophiafake-virus2456]

I just watched Johnathan Ross share a masonic handshake with Thom Yorke, so he is using witchcraft and he is on the dark side

[@ribbonseal2004]

@@sophiafake-virus2456 ?

[@a311d]

Let down is my favorite song

[@REBELLIC1OUS]

The more interviews I watch of him, the less I understand him. It's not easy to talk on camera by all means but he's so orally incoherent. Going on tangents, not really answering the questions..and yet I find it fascinating how amazing he can convey feelings and meaning so acutely through his music.

[@brendantaylor3570]

+Reuben Walker It's funny, I was going to say the opposite. I understand exactly where he's coming from. Thom is an intuitive person and his awareness of bullshit (including his own) is rather acute. I think he feels out a situation (or a person, interviewer) so his reactions vary depending on his environment, mood and who he is talking to. It's refreshing to see a "frontman" who is not rehearsed for a camera, who values honesty and not his legacy. I completely relate to what he said about music being a form of coping ("gets him through the next day") and I think this deepens the meaning of his own music. There is a beautiful, profound weight behind art that serves as therapy for people as opposed to those who make art for just aesthetic purposes. You know it when you see it.

[@brendantaylor3570]

+Reuben Walker Sorry I stole "acute" from you in my comment, haha, liked your usage.

[@masterninja9716]

+Brendan Taylor That is exactly what I think too, Brendan. He is so intuitive, he can feel your presence- he knows you before you've said a word. His intuition is right on.

[@Itzsfo0]

+Reuben Walker hes an introvert - music is everything, his image (jonny is the same way) very off kilter during interviews those are usually the most interesting people...totally don't adhere to the social norm not saying they are genuis's or any of that worshipping crap just that they are unusual to most people and yet (like you say) when they plug in and tune out is when it really starts...I haven't been able to understand Ozzy Osbroune or David Gilmour ever in an interview...but their music ? well you get the point

[@masterninja9716]

I am not knocking your taste in music- but I couldn't compare Radiohead to Ozzy or David Gilmour. Maybe Bowie. That's it. They're great bands, while most are small bands made of pretty much small minded people.

[@------6ampoems]

Really love this... I think he knows he's dealing with a smart interviewer so his answers are a bit more sophisticated... Love the stuff about patterns.

[@Vaisin]

I feel so sad for his loss of Rachel Owen. I hope he's doing OK. I know they were no longer together when she died but it must've hurt him. I just hope he's better.

[@HenrySylvester01]

He divorced her when she had cancer... I still can’t fathom why

[@swaggypanda1808]

Henry Sylvester really?? wow that’s surprising for Thom, i can’t imagine what the reason could be

[@el-dl4um]

@@swaggypanda1808 maybe it was a joint decision

[@IndieBassJA26]

@@el-dl4um I read somewhere it was mutual.

[@Christian-97]

@@HenrySylvester01 Was most likely mutual, I don't really see any other reason as to why he would divorce his wife (of 20-something years mind you) who was suffering from cancer.

[@superwiicrazy]

Lord Yorke.

[@johanneschristensen3385]

Yet another weirdo loving Master Yorke. I love you.

[@nielsmeijer6698]

In my opinion, How to Disappear Completely is the best representation of anxiety. It perfectly captures that horrible feeling.

[@mariavictor4324]

Radiohead fans are so caring and protective of these guys ..even with all the fame, they exude humility and a touching lack of awareness of how much they are loved..not idolized..loved by you guys. In these times it’s really nice to see true artists doing what they love and so well. 💙👍🏽

[@ktakyon]

0:32 so true, even nowadays a lot of fans has stated that Kid A is their best album. but its hard to pinpoint which one really is their best

[@AlexS-ei7kp]

It’s in Rainbows… facts

[@Smashingpumpins]

How to dissappear completely it's his favourite one!! OMFG :'D

[@peaceforreece2084]

The interviewer has not even finished her question and Thom answers "How to Disappear". That is powerful folks.

[@jimmydim2212]

To all the people unsure about his personality and whether he's being sarcastic or not, try focusing on his right eye. I realized his face is much more expressive than I thought, because I got used to staring at his left eye. I feel he can definitely be sarcastic, but the man today is a great person overall. He's really something else.

[@TheJaimee1317]

I'm glad I've found Thom Yorke's music even it's late (2013) I felt connected with him He is the medium of the misunderstood. The simple yet complex. I hope more musician are as passionate as Thom.

[@GoodEyesight3000]

im really glad i saw your photo.

[@connormaxwell1419]

Hats off to the interviewer this is the best interview with Thom Yorke I have ever seen

[@jellybeanjustin82]

Look. Look here. You can see Thom is actually comfortable. Hes in a warm, comfortable enviorment and laughing instead of sweating and looking around anxiously. Take notes, reporters.

[@dilldshs]

Airbag is my favorite. OK computer being my favorite album.

[@Reuben35newman]

That's an odd favorite pick

[@christophertakashima2602]

Airbag is amazing

[@alejandroaguilar9223]

My whatsapp state is "In an interstellar burst Im back to save the universe" theres something surreal and even trascending about that bit of the song, both lyrically and musically, I cant really explain the feels I get from it. Nice pick.

[@alejandroaguilar9223]

+Alejandro Aguilar whatsapp status*

[@kiruna1953]

How to Disappear Completely = The best and most fantastic, happy to share this choice with Thom !

[@synapses9973]

A friend of mine influenced me to take a deep dive into Radiohead. That was about 3 years ago. Haven’t seen her since graduation and to my knowledge she has disappeared completely. Hope she’s happy and things are going well.

[@reidelsass7488]

Well Thom, I love "How to Disappear" so there you go! It's one of my absolute favorite song of yours.

[@babery9756]

i'd love to see a conversation between thom and david mitchell lol

[@Realmadridista97]

The last question and his last response made me smile so wide :')

[@iliveonatropicalisland6086]

Discovering Radiohead is a fucking journey

[@autumn_darah]

I love how much he’s hyping up Kid A here bc it literally is so amazing and the internet agrees

[@livinproof361]

Thom Yorke is just a fascinating artist, Radiohead can do sound check and it still sounds phenomenal

[@nicedream1990]

Thom, even to this day does not realise how brilliant he is.

[@randomousjam8590]

My favorite part is 2:08 where he describes why he writes music and the role of music in his life, very insightful and aware.

[@zaxapitsa]

aaa, why not 1-how to disappear completely 2-climbing up the walls 3-fake plastic trees 4-everything in its right place 5-paranoid android 6-weird fishes 7-i might be wrong 8-there there 9-bloom 10-stop whispering works as a playlist. backwards, of course.

[@emersoncooper2318]

zaxapitsa so pleased that someone put climbing up the walls in the top 3;)

[@masterninja9716]

Your voice is BEAUTIFUL. WHAT THE HELL???? God, your voice is like the most AMAZING voice there has EVER been!!!!!!

[@Altroburst]

4:09 yes sir, i agree with you, your live performance of that song is powerful 🙏

[@lukemunro363]

Sign of a great band that their ‘greatest album’ continues to change.

[@nderohan]

One of my fave bands ever, one annoying thing about watching them play live they make playing music look completely fucking effortless!!!

[@evening4092]

Yea once I was playing around on the guitar in my living room after school and I acidentally wrote the first few bars of electioneering by Radiohead. At the time I had only heard the song a few times on the radio or at the mall, never intentionally listened to it anyway. So when I hit the first few notes of the song, which are just standard g minor penatonic scale, i just kept going thinking that the melody was coming from my head. So I kept playing till I ended up finishing the song and after a while I ended up recording it. I put it out on KZbin and decided to name the song ‘Somewhere over the rainbow 2’. The video got over 30 views on the internet and so Walt Disney signed me a record deal with them. I played ‘somewhere over the rainbow 2’ at a my first concert in Down Under Australia. Among all the head-banging kangaroos I see Jonny Greenwood, Radiohead guitarist, who by the way is even sexier in person. He looked angry. At this point in time I realised that the song hadn’t come from my head and I had actually ripped of Radiohead. So at the sight of Jonny boy i darted for the exit. But just as I got there he cornered and BOOM he cracked me over the head and I was out like a light. I woke up tied to a chair, disorientated, in what looked like a massive where house. In the corner I see Jonny sharpening what looked a large collection of weapons. After a while of thick silence he slowly walked towards me with dagger the size of his of a guitar. He said only to words, ‘My song’ He started to press the dagger into my cheek, drawing drops of blood. I screamed hard into my sodden gag. Screamed harder and harder hoping someone would receive my cry of hope. But I had little hope, at least until I heard a cry. The high pitched girly voice of Thom Yorke. My prayers had been answered. He ran forward, covered my ears, and let out an almighty wail. Johnny was brought to his knees. Thom Yorke had saved. He said that I was 2.40x better than Jonny anyway so now I play as Radiohead’s guitarist but in disguise as Jonny greenwood. True story. I know no one will believe me because it’s a very crazy story but it is true. Kangaroos do exist.

[@ImotekhtheStormlord-tx2it]

im watching interviews from 2003 to 2006 and holy damn. 3 years and such a drastic negative change in thom's perspective and mind. he got so much depressed. the way he instantly replied with how to disappear

[@Soundofsilver2007]

I love how he just finishes the sentences questions) for her in the beginning.

[@patrickcrawford6392]

Thom was totally right....Kid A is now considered their crown achievement....

[@Hoscitt]

This was a really long 7 minutes, in the best possible way. Absorbing!

[@SchlafferAffe]

i like the way the woman looks at thom

[@juliananicole1880]

SchlafferAffe she has that therapist way about her

[@SoftTangerineDreams]

Seems like a very clever and sweet woman. Love that she let's him talk and doesn't interrupt him.

[@bananajoe3053]

Such a brilliant person

[@GJ22]

How to disappear is the most beautiful sound to come out of Radiohead and that's saying something as i think the majority is genius especially knives out and videotape

[@SkinnyEMedia]

Thom Yorke wouldn't have been a welcome guest in my place if he didn't do "Kid A / Amnesiac" which is one of the greatest albums I ever heard particularly "Idioteque" and his solo work "The Eraser" which is absolutely stunning.

[@Vaisin]

I love Thom, he's amazing!!!

[@ariaacheson201]

Thom spot on about changing things, especially politically because that was her genuine question...HOWEVER THE MUSIC THOM CREATED PULLS ON THE SOUL OF THE CONSCIOUS PERSONALITY!!!!

[@jakestockton4808]

I'm fairly certain "you really should put that verse back in" is in regards to the ending of Paranoid Android.

[@MLouah-gp9ef]

“ Music is life affirming “ Brilliant

[@izusblur]

Interesting how to disappear is Thom's favourite work. Tbf it is a beautiful song

[@kirabiedermann]

His music is cathartic to me. Never saw an interview with him before this. What he creates, is what touches me. Positively, because/although melancholically. I don't find extra value in hearing him talk about things. His music and lyrics are enough. They are simply beautiful.

[@lourdescruz9753]

pure genius...he talks with deep sense...

[@teachthechildren2]

He’s so attractive

[@elbeano1721]

Started listening to radiohead about a week ago and so far it's great

[@97Bobson]

Is he literally interrupting her or is it part of the editing?

[@standingtall1074]

+WOb Biggin He's a Drone.

[@golfendeavor8267]

That one sentence is the holy truth and wish people would listen: “People are perfectly capable of making their own decisions”. Yeah, take note fuckers!

[@aggerskrtel]

How to Dissapear Completely - their best song from their best album by the best band.

[@fert7921]

Lol that’s cool cause how to disappear completely has been my favorite song of all time for a long while now

[@ThomSonnyYeah]

He looks 20 years younger than he does today here yet the video looks like it was recorded yesterday.

[@jjysoserious]

Thanks so much I hadn't seen this one before!

[@StrangeAttractor]

throughout history, the greatest music induces a temporary state of enlightenment, where we experience both the fullness and emptiness of everything all at once, the two co-existing in seeming contradiction in human language, but in complete harmony at a higher level of consciousness. How to Disappear Completely is one of perhaps a couple of dozen pieces of music that does that for me. Allegri's Miserere is another - go check it out if you don't know it already.

[@UnLockedProductions]

Thom is a genius.

[@akshivepandey4163]

The first Radiohead song I learned to play - How to disappear completely

[@watashiwanachodes]

The best they've ever done was The King of Limbs Live From the Basement. That was aggresive and cool and stripped down and they had to correct their CD versions who now sound half cooked. My fave album of them and I am a fan and love all they do.

[@unit333angel]

Thom and Radiohead were sooooooo ahead of their time

[@mohammad4110]

Still are

[@nomenetasaili8598]

He is very articulate, very smart and same time you can tell he is very humble. He has a massive influence with the music he writes/compose yet he honestly thinks people should not take his work or what he says seriously becuase he trust the induvidual more. The music and the induvidual fan experience is bigger than him or the band.

[@ipsurvivor]

3:34 and following... Asked about possibly influencing people. “I think people are perfectly capable of making their own decisions.. and God help ‘em if they need to listen to me.” The difference between Thom Yorke and Bono in a nutshell. Thom puts his ideas and concerns out there but doesn’t push you or try to shame you into following him whatsoever. It has to be your well considered choice... on your own. I saw U2 five times and was huge into them and I get it... Before most people did. But the endless preaching and lecturing by Bono has become burdensome to me especially from 1986 onward... “This is a song Charlie Manson stole from The Beatles... and we’re stealing it back.” What level of hubris and self absorption could bring someone to such a claim? I grew up in the 60s and 70s and a bit in the 80s and we knew about Charlie Manson but we knew that was some crazy guy off his nut... Never did I or any of my friends say or think 🤔 Gee, I hope someone comes along with a shitty cover of Helter Skelter to get it back from Charlie Manson and to return it safely to The Beatles 🤔.It’s really quite moronic when you think about it. Thank you Thom Yorke for not kissing ass.

[@riotgrrrl.tienda]

Watching this 8 years later...I wonder if How to Disappear completely still is his favorite (I love that song) but to be fair, I'm trying to think of a Radiohead song that I don't like and I can't think of any ...still thinking watching my wall like an idiot and nope, I like all their songs, whoever reads this...please tell me a Radiohead song that you don't like

[@GothPrime]

He said videotape later

[@maxbarker8625]

It's because it's written about something he experienced during the touring in Ireland where he started panicking and freaking out so the tsong meant a lot to him personally

[@wiisalute]

He's one of my favorite singers I feel influenced by. The others are Michael Stipe, Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, and Bono

[@pedrofaria7451]

+wiisalute did ever listened the moody blue lead singer ? ben howard, angus stone or patrick watson ? freedie mercury ? pavarotti ?jose cura ?

[@wiisalute]

pedro faria oh I also forgot to add Jeff Tweedy

[@Itzsfo0]

+wiisalute They were highly influenced by REM (and fans of Michael Stipe) thats obvious and Prog rock/space opera rock pioneers Pink Floyd (Jonny greenwood and Collin Greenwood both used to watch and have the rest of the band watch Floyd live in Pompei, Italy 1972 - Obscured By Clouds, Saucerful of Secrets, Ummagumma, Atom Heart Mother, Meddle, Wish you Were Here, Dark Side of the Moon, Animals, The Wall - Floyd's 60s/70s/early 80s progressive rock/space rock/sonic exploration/ambience/philosophical lyrics/extended compositions/elaborate live shows = a huge influence on bands like Radiohead and TOOL and Mars Volta.

[@Itzsfo0]

+wiisalute I mean I can't get more goosebumps then when I hear Floyd live "Careful with that Axe, Eugene" or 22 minutes of "Echoes" live @ Pompei, 1972...they watched that live DVD over and over when recording Kid A/Amnesiac and some of Hail to the Thief.

[@pedrofaria7451]

michael stillwell james black an amazing voice and richard ascroft is god

[@aviralkapish554]

Listening more of his interview confuses me, what kind of human he is. By far thom yorke is just out of the world

[@diaznuts5947]

I love how street spirit was a preview to how to disappear completely

[@matthewmoggridge5221]

The Bends is, arguably, one of the best albums of all time. In my humble opinion.

[@rachelvillarim3279]

I am SO i love with Thom

[@rualovemusic2653]

Futuristic 👏👏👏

[@jiminy7277]

That one moment towards the end of How to Disappear Completely where the strings drop out for a second and Thom's vocals float above the acoustic guitar.

[@Enbix]

He really looks like Limmy from the original Dee Dee mirror sketch.

[@ろん-t5g]

トムヨーク大好きすぎる

[@StephenGarcia-p6x]

Absolute genius.

[@henriqueyoh]

0:03 "this fucking interview hasn't even started and i'm already full of your shit"

[@berlyngrey9242]

1. How to disappear completely 2. Street Spirit 3. Weird Fishes/Arpeggi 4. Everything in it's right place 5. There there 5. Glass eyes/Daydreaming 6. Nude 7. Homesick subterranean alien 8. The numbers/true love waits 9. Exit music for a film 10. Codex My personal choice nobody asked for! Edit: Thom actually influenced me in my writing. You're a huge influence to me and I greatly appreciate you and what you do and what you've gifted us.

[@skiehigh6969]

Even I write. Let's share with each other pls

[@berlyngrey9242]

@@skiehigh6969 absolutely. I appreciate talent and love when ppl share theirs!

[@MC-rw9rk]

old interview, and i'd wonder if he's changed his mind. but musicians surely have more influence on wider society than thom acknowledges. the whole point of artistry is articulation, and he does a job few others can do for the emotions and experiences of his listeners

[@SlowUnsteadyTV]

Arrest this man, he talks in *MUSIC*