"Lotus Flower" - NEW Thom Yorke at the Radiohead for Haiti Benefit (The Fonda Theater)

New song by Radiohead at the very intimate and amazing benefit show at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles.
Radiohead raised over $570,000 for Haiti...if you enjoyed the video and wanna contribute through the same charity, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/
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[@tedyoz]

the world shall never witness a musician with such beautiful soul and mind again so we should better enjoy it while it lasts.

[@godribbon]

People saying it's better than the studio version are out of their fucking minds.

[@CraigStCyrPlus]

It's not better, but different. Hard to say which is better anyways. It's all Thom.

[@mmedeuxchevaux]

i like the way you think, craig.

[@alktalk2890]

The live version of the album version is the best version.

[@miggamatch]

this song has been gettin me through some tough times this week...thankyou Mr. Yorke.

[@sinkingship101]

In Rainbows is absolutely amazing, its so stripped down from their previous ones. And how simple yet amazing that album is makes no sense, but it is. I didn't like it at first but it grew and grew on me, its so jamming and groovy, you cant resist it

[@gnuguitou]

Thanks for taping and posting ;) It must have been an amazing show!!

[@libelle156]

All of these new songs are achingly beautiful...

[@Jaym117]

Every song from Thom and Radiohead is a gift. This is a standout work of beauty. The melody is a wonder, the vocal control and emotional content are astounding! This certainly isnt flawless, but it's fun to be an artist's sketchpad.

[@fivos14580]

no words. eternally grateful to this guy.

[@PinStripes41]

i think this is one of the few radiohead songs that was made to be played acoustic

[@Jdolar6]

Wow, thank you so much for this!!!Amazing!!!

[@YUSHCTK]

bow down to the kings of music melody

[@jahmbo]

Couldn't spot the 475 ticket price but hats of to you for doing it.

[@captainkidding]

@jonjonwhii i can't get tired of it. i love it and i'm really looking forward to the final version of this song!

[@syphonunfiltered]

Can't wait to hear this recorded!

[@pointyears777]

I think i died and went to heaven. That was incredible! Thanks for the upload!

[@GhostsOfPlanets]

I'm all for progression and I love that they did something different with the studio version (which has really been growing on me lately), but I would have loved it if they had recorded the studio version like this. Just Thom, the guitar and those beautiful melodies juxtaposed against the polyrythms of Little by Little and the deep introspective ambience of Codex wafted softly into the heart of The King Of Limbs. That alone would have made the album even more precious just to me (if possible :).

[@aaiieenn]

That voice is amazing.

[@anjroooveg]

This is the best thing I've ever done with my ears

[@anime8snowman]

YESH!!! GO RADIOHEAD!!!! PLAY FOR THE LESS FORTUNATE YOU GUYS ARE SO INSPIRATIONAL!!!! LOVE AND HUGS TO RADIOHEAD! love and hugs to all. *sigh*

[@RippinSkullz]

I think I've added this video to my favourites twice.

[@Dogon1984]

Great band. The most breath-taking music. "Slowly we unfurl..."

[@ringmus]

Wow, thanks for posting!

[@mikhailstewart]

I cant wait till they do a studio version of this..

[@alexandre196.]

thank you !!! so beautiful !!!! j'aime !!!

[@FellowMusicFan1]

Today is going to be fantastic. New Radiohead album, beautiful skies, a little over half a tank of gas...you can't ask for a better day.

soft power! and hypnotic

[@andylikescandy71]

thanks for posting!!!!!!!

[@shingo7772]

Amazing, thanks for posting

[@R34n1mated]

@Jobizzie hope you've seen the music video for this already :) the studio version is amazing, truly beautiful.

[@Duckshmm]

this song is going to have trumpets and stuff in it. its gonna be amazing

[@AmuseMe543]

i love how everyone is being totally silent when hes playing. thats fucking respect

[@BitingPixie]

As with any art everyone is free to interpret it however they like. I think it's more about two people having a passionate but short-lived relationship and having to let go, because their love isn't meant to be ("the weeds take root, so now I set you free"). But I can definitely see where you're coming from with the affair thing, heh. In any case, it's simply a spellbinding and absolutely gorgeous song. I just can't wait for the next Radiohead album.

[@vickyveee]

you have succeeded in making my day :)

[@eduardoteixeirajj]

beautiful

[@beliefactionnexus]

i can see where ur coming from..would love to hear the whole band kick in. however, thoms falsetto melody along with the minor/major switches makes the song work for me. this song is much like "follow me around" . cheers jon.

[@BitingPixie]

The muse doesn't necessarily have to be a real person. The song could have been inspired by a book, a movie, or just a general idea, or a fantasy, if you will. Thom Yorke's songs, even though they may sound personal, are often based on something he hasn't personally experienced. But his keen sense of empathy and his ability to relate and put himself in the shoes of the people who have, is one of the things that make him such a brilliant artist.

[@Rebelhoss85]

the guitar part and the falsetto melody reminds me of the part in "O' Brother, Where Art' Though?" when the trio is bedding down for the night with "Robert Johnson" (the black guitar player) and he plays a song very similar in style to this by the campfire. It was really catchy in the movie, i even considered borrowing it.

[@guinnessdidou]

huhu, love this !

[@SOHEILL]

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[@RadioheadConcerts]

Beautiful :).

[@billyciccio]

great song!!!!

[@PinStripes41]

i'm def feelin this version more than the album version for some reason

[@CBFHVP]

I imagine the crowd doing the York banana dance on Radiohead's concerts during this song.

[@crazyplan9]

Nah this song doesnt get boring....I find myself singing it in the shower a little too often....cant wait to hear the full band version though! This new album there working on is gunna be sick...orchestral and ambient! it'll be beautiful. Lotus Flower The Present Tense Twisted Words jesus I cant wait.

[@Samlihu]

Thom Yorke is the king.

[@tauntG]

I really like this.

[@humptiedump1]

Amazing

[@bigideas3]

Good call on them focusing on the rhythm and taking out the guitar in the studio version. The guitar figures are pretty close to what Thom does on I Might Be Wrong and Follow Me Around.

[@seasider1962]

Strong rumours in UK that King of Limbs is the first half of a double album. Give it time, it takes a few listens, but its genius

[@kakaokuh]

I love this song so much! it HAS to be on LP8! but i think its best how it sounds like now... it could be like the Faust Arp of LP8, just thom and a guitar

[@Jerrybears]

TY TY

[@lendileki]

a perfect man i ever know

[@Satiaraha]

they been using a lot a jazz tone on his guitars very clean very soft and very sweet tone guitar

[@TheTaylorMan32]

@busteraperture Man, i thought Kid A and amnesiac which was pretty much during the same session as Kid A. I mean in Kid A you have Idioteque, Everything in its Right Place, In Limbo, How to Disappear, Morning Bell, The National Anthem. Bottom line, Kid A was fucking awesome. From OK Computer and up was just an amazing incline of amazing talent. Their talent will never grow old. Thom Yorke is an amazing artist and song writer, he knows exactly what he's doing.

[@derrickmillion]

go thom yorke go!

[@grckat]

yeah!

[@helterskelterss]

light your fire and close your eyes.....P E A C E

[@MetalheadSen]

@samuth12 I noticed it too! They're tracks #1 and #2 on my most recent playlist. Very very good transition between the songs. When they perform this, I hope they start off with the acoustic version and then somehow transition to the studio version. That would be pretty cool.

[@ztikmaen]

Reminds me of In Rainbows kinda. Love it

[@nk47digitalnatives]

well said

[@justinorville]

@JohnnyCagePro I don't know what the fuck you're talking about man, I can't get enough of his beautiful falsetto.

[@BlueVermicelli]

beautiful :)

[@pablojc]

People gave me thumbs down because they don't like to hear their favorite artist or whatever being criticized. It's like if you like a band everything related to it it must be perfect without exception. Radiohead is my favorite band but I'm open minded enough to say "I don't like some of their songs".

[@jbtsupporter]

the bob robert version of this song is definetely worth checkin out

[@MrFfiirree]

@ccaaaiiooo i keep watching this video to remind myself it can be done

[@rockerchick613]

wow..just.. wow.

[@warburgaby]

York BLUES!

[@litalgn]

you can already download the album! they released it early!

[@Horaciow14]

I like this live version much better than the studio version.

[@luvpinas123]

Awesome voice :')

[@pitsches1987]

looooooooooooooooooooove!

[@jpjarpa]

Thom Rules¡ I need LP8 RIGHT NOW-¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@Rebelhoss85]

@jirdimaster Wow, thanks for naming this song for me!! i guess i could of done some research, but ive always wanted to have this song in my collection. Can you hear the similarities in style?

[@EYALSAADOUN]

so right

[@avizzone]

First time watching this. I'm number 420 to "like". Dig it. ps - Radiohead=My motivation in life.

[@1BigBucks1]

you were close

[@melting_grrl]

Twisted Words is god-tier

[@CrumbsForComfort]

awsome

[@Samlihu]

-mama I'm leaving - where child? - beating 17 other people? - Who? 735-with more

[@busteraperture]

@AlbinoScout Ok. My mind is changed. Thanks.

[@daniiiiiii68]

i hope this is on their new album

[@given2fly60]

So good. How do they do it? How do they keep making such gorgeousness?

[@MrRadiotesta]

THE KING OF LIMBS 2

[@edoublegplant]

a man was once burned at the stake for speaking while thom yorke was performing.

[@MrSeppo2010]

they play a bit of "all i need" in "codex" - true story

[@Satiaraha]

what THOM YORKE with CASINO guitar wow that was wreid i hope that someday they can perform a song were only can be played by 3 ES-335 or Casino's guitars

[@stickysappy]

this is eleven times better than the original!

[@lineart85]

Thom WhereTheHellisNEWalbum??? ImSerious! WaitingTillTomorrow YourLastChance! :)

[@eggplantboy7]

mad

[@ajesh99]

Waiting for the day when Radiohead will perform in India!

[@gene12586]

reminds me of the original mixed with I Might Be Wrong guitar parts

[@luiman20]

YEAH... WELCOME THE KING OF LIMBS.... UGG!!!

[@thejus88]

@AmuseMe543 that's radiohead fans for you

[@samuth12]

Has any one noticed that the riff from PJ Harvey - This Mess We're In (feat. Thom Yorke)is the same as "Lotus Flower " ?? You notice it more on the acoustic version of lotus.

[@callimah]

as great as this is i actually like the studio version better. i think the vocal melody is way more haunting in the chorus, with that singular synth melody accompanying thom when he sings "slowly we unfurl..". the new album is a real grower.

[@nk47digitalnatives]

dude this guy bats 1000

[@jmill2828er]

Paranoid Android= most influential song in the past 20 yrs Idioteque= most unique song in past 20 yrs Reckoner= most beautiful song in past 20 years Plain and simple: so far I am disappointed because there just isnt that song that blows me away on this album yet

[@anime8snowman]

am starting to learn the lyrics is there a vid of lyrics? ahh ill just go and check then...

[@romebluewater]

@DRUMMERLORD95 the sound is reminiscent of Jeff Buckley... R.I.P. (makes sense as Thom is a self-proclaimed admirer of the late, great JB), but with less soul/RnB influence and more... well... more Thom. as a song writer myself, the simplicity of Thom's melodies blow my mind... And /agree at Thom's voice getting better. He was great back in the day but now he's pushing the envelope... and who can't love that?

[@ccaaaiiooo]

I thought it was impossible to play this song only with guitar and voice.. I forgot it was thom yorke