Radiohead - Decks Dark (Cover by Joe Edelmann)

One of my (and let's face it, everybody's) favorites from A Moon Shaped Pool. I learned a lot watching my friends Taka and Pheroi: • Radiohead - Decks Dark...
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[@filipverminnen421]

It's a comforting thought, knowing we have a spare, in case we break the original Radiohead.

[@BVIGrockle]

Haha this made me chuckle (but kinda true right)

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[@olliethompson9252]

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[@kallil33]

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[@GRater1313]

2:17 The fact he committed to that high note is incredible

[@Billy-rz1jg]

You know I mostly like to see covers where people take a song and make it there own. But there's something really incredible if you have the ability to truly emulate each band members tone and rhythm to the point where there are times I honestly cannot tell that I'm listening to a cover. I don't think I've heard anyone cover Radiohead this well in all my years as a huge Radiohead fan.

[@JoeEdelmann3]

Billy thank you! I understand what you mean and I really enjoy covers like that as well. I’m definitely generally going more for recreations to challenge and entertain myself and learn more about their arrangements.

[@Billy-rz1jg]

@@JoeEdelmann3 I think I've just seen a lot of covers that get it 75%-90% right and I usually go "Oh cool" because it's impressive but honestly I'd rather listen to the original. But not this, I've watched a few of your other videos now and you're nearing 100% accuracy with the instrumental stuff. I mean you don't just sound like Radiohead live, you sound like the studio version. I'm beyond impressed!

[@sullenstudent48]

nicely put

[@sylvaindeplette7684]

I've come to a Radiohead concert and they were all wearing Joe Eldermann teeshirt, I swear.

[@dualtahunter4043]

A Moon Shaped Pool is one of Radioheads best albums

[@layladurrant6876]

That ending 😨😨

[@backkom2309]

My favorite song from A Moon Shaped Pool

[@lezlyeperez5281]

Me: knows he films himself separately and brings the clips together Also me: wow he really be jammin with himself

[@JoeEdelmann3]

lezlye perez 😝 editing this one really tripped me out though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHexiHiFi7Gka7M

[@ssm2942]

There was Radiohead's legendary live. Famous, I waited for their 9th album once again for the Basement live. But it didn't come true. Thank you for doing cover. I'll wait for the cover of one day...

[@JoeEdelmann3]

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[@ssm2942]

@@JoeEdelmann3 omg thanks my joe 💓

[@franbeullensandsimonschmid1687]

Everything's amazing in this song, but the BASS. The bass is everything, especially after 2:30.😍

[@HungryTacoBoy]

I had no idea Radiohead was all one person!

[@DroomSpook]

I love how this song sounds minimalist and sparse while still being pretty layered.

[@Htheorphanarian]

This dude is so good at replication he's either a blade runner or Chinese.

[@victortheoneandonly]

THESE BACKING VOCALS DUDE JUST PERFECT

[@ahmedchehimiprod.4635]

this guys is a whole band himself ..he's even playing the drums

[@sebastianvasquez5638]

You're the best doing Radiohead and Interpol covers

[@nozuchan]

this is legit professional work, from the vocal to everything

[@mligon]

Record Company: Radiohead, you're fired. Record Company: Joe, you're hired.

[@giovaneduques3600]

Man, speechless. The fidelity of the quality of his work is impressive. I'm a Radiohead fan, and I became your fan too. Congratulations and a big hug.

[@lunatunakitty]

🙌 Thom would be proud.

[@yairmichaeli267]

It would be great if you did a how to play like series, teaching how to play like radiohead guitarists.

[@yairmichaeli267]

Like how to play X radiohead song

[@alfr_ruiz]

i second this

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[@Theam-Phibious]

a singing series would be lit too!

[@yairmichaeli267]

@@thebackofdoctormanhattanshead i just want to play accurately like him.

[@3storiesUp]

Outstanding Joe mate .. just superb.

[@loondoo]

Awesome cover of my favorite song off of A Moon Shaped Pool, totally spot on with the sounds, vocals, everything!

[@radnaamunkhochir2532]

Most underated song

[@markopecher]

I love Radiohead

[@JoeEdelmann3]

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[@markopecher]

Joe Edelmann good Job on that Cover. Voice is the same

[@saladbowl85]

Possibly my fav track off that record. The riff in the last 3rd just always does it for me

[@TheXxjmpxxx]

Scary similarities 😯

[@notforwhat_sodane]

Legit didn't realise this wasn't Thom on vox for a bit there. You sir are an audio chameleon, bravo.

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[@JoeEdelmann3]

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Joe Edelmann see you bro!!!

[@krank027]

I burst into tears. What a magnificent cover

[@mr.alexgy4523]

Your covers give me something to hear when im not feeling good at all. Thx

[@davidbarehand5217]

It’s is amazing that you can do this! 💛👍 The Quote: WHAT ONE MAN CAN DO, ANTHER CAN DO ALSO! - Anthony Hopkins, The Edge Movie 🍿

[@Gh0stpip3r]

Love how you didn’t try to change the song tone for your “cover” and make it your own. I quote cover because it’s basically a replica that sounds amazing. I would love to hear you live. Really nice

[@JoeEdelmann3]

Thanks! It is always a point of debate - I know some people prefer (and I often enjoy) covers that put their own mark, but what I’m trying to do is maybe better described as “historical reenactment” 😂 I’m currently playing with NYC’s Radiohead tribute There There! Our next show is in Philadelphia this Saturday, and more to come soon: theretherenyc.com

[@Gh0stpip3r]

@@JoeEdelmann3 Ah haha nice. But sweet I’m glad I asked! I’m from NY but currently reside an hour away from Philly. I might be able to make it!

[@JoeEdelmann3]

@@Gh0stpip3r excellent! If not, we’re playing the Bowery Ballroom in NY on May 22. ✌️

[@Gh0stpip3r]

@@JoeEdelmann3 will you be doing this same cover at Bowery?

[@JoeEdelmann3]

@@Gh0stpip3r not sure if this one will be on the Bowery set for May but maybe very soon afterward!

[@kanem1820]

4:43 Holy crap its Joe Edelmann!

[@user-pb5bu6zr4d]

totally nailed the choir part

[@DiamondLifer]

I have that moon shaped pool blanket also.

[@skhynix128]

Who on earth would dislike this?

[@peacher1156]

The accuracy of the production is so so good on the guitars.

[@jonjester]

A radiohead fan and a tool fan. Not only that but also a very skilled musician. Excellent cover sir.

[@yousef5953]

Then in your life, there comes the darkness There's a spacecraft blocking out the sky And there's nowhere to hide You run to the back and you cover your ears But it's the loudest sound you've ever heard And are we trapped? Rag-doll, cloth people We are helpless to resist Into our darkest hour But it was just a laugh, just a laugh Just a laugh, just a laugh Even at this angle And so we crumble A ten ton head, made of wet sand This dread circumference You gotta be kidding me The grass grows over me Your face in the glass, in the glass It was just a laugh, just a laugh It's whatever you say it is Split infinity Then into your life, there comes a darkness And a spacecraft blocking out the sky And there's nowhere to hide You run to the back and you cover your ears But it's the loudest sound you've ever heard Into your darkest hour When you've had enough of me When you've had enough of me Sweet darling When you've had enough of me When you've had enough of me Sweet darling Sweet darling Sweet darling Sweet darling

[@mykeptyson9177]

Dude wtf are you doing?! Get signed already your voice is fucking gold. Please. Please. Please.

[@wizarda2z]

Brilliant 👍🏽 Fantastic cover of one of my faves. Good job.

[@Jaggmaster91]

Probably my fav song of Radiohead's to play on guitar the chords are heavenly haunting. Outstanding job!

[@archivedaccount2049]

Bruh you recreated the tremelo guitar part that made me first love the song so well. Nice cover overall, one of my favourite Radiohead songs of the moonshaped pool era.

[@ibrahimhakimi4097]

damn, undeniably the best cover on youtube imo. your playing sounds exactly like the band.

[@filopaa1990]

i was expecting the outro to be not as good because it's so hard to put together with sense. I was clearly wrong. Stunning work!

[@markandmajmudar9552]

I was listening to it with my eyes closed. I couldn't tell if i was listening to the original or the cover. And while listening, i kind of dozed off it was that soothing. Brilliant. Thank you for being this awesome.

[@rdvnk3910]

Stop the cap! Not because its not good but you can tell if it is the original or not pretty easily

[@megalomania29]

Beautiful... I just fell in love with this song again.

[@aaron22bernards]

Is that just the space echo on the tele at 3:30!? That whipping echo is so effective in the song. Great cover man.

[@JoeEdelmann3]

I’m actually using a reverb plugin in Logic and automating the mix up every strum! Jonny does it live with a Boss reverb pedal with a quick double press of the soft switch. I only had clicky switching reverbs available 😂

[@PJCochrane]

One of my favourite Radiohead songs, and you do it justice ✌️❤️‍🩹

[@mrkanty]

This is one of my fav song by Radiohead, and as usual a jam by you 😊 please come to Chicago 👍

[@TheCryptoRx]

Dude!....this.....this is like fine art. Exquisite mix too

[@rafaeko4232]

Very good, Great performace, congrats

[@jennifercortez1476]

You harmonizing with yourself was eerily spot on to the original

[@lucasmurua2093]

Radiohead members must be proud of your work

[@rome8180]

To me, this is their best song they've done since Amnesiac. And your cover more than does it justice.

[@sergiomozdzenskijr.9246]

Best song from A moon... but you can´t put aside songs like 2+2=5 ; Jigsaw and Reckoner.

[@justinmuntean7689]

Agreed this is one of my top RH songs, and when I saw it to end Episode 1 of Ozarks it was great... but you have to add “You” form PH, Just from TB, Paranoid Android from OK, Pyramid Song, Reckoner etc and 2+2 is great too for HTTT

[@timg2727]

@@samcarroll6210 I don't think you understand what "objective" means.

[@indiabliss]

Talented man. Respect

[@Mr747fanatic]

Simply a Genius. Thank you!

[@smartyjonez5470]

Second best Radiohead/thom York cover I have ever heard But binkbeats covering Default is otherworldly

[@JoeEdelmann3]

Smarty Jonez it’s true that cover is nuts!!

[@coconutcrispy83]

I had another tab open when the vocals came in and I straight up thought it was Thom Yorke.

[@thelaffingllama]

Its insane how close this is, you have talent in boatloads

[@yosuke_arita]

すごいなー、magic time ですわ!!

[@pedroarmond951]

just flawless, man! keep up with the good work

[@muhammadsyafiq7287]

Just know you from down is the new up cover such a great work dude!

[@enricobrasil]

I really wish the band gets to know your covers sometime and reward you with some kind of "Radiohead cover approved stamp". You're just amazing!

[@nicennice]

Great Radiohead song and a bloody amazingly good cover. Like everyone else jealous as hell of your talent (and gear😉).

[@user-se7dh7sb6o]

AMSP from the basement by Joe Edelmann

[@MrUser1000000]

They all look so eerily similar in this band. Eerie!

[@cedsanchez79]

Just wow 😳

[@NightDweller]

The mid vocal echo thingy idont know what it's called is just heavenly.

[@mariagraciaspp]

I love your covers man, you’re one of the greatest things in KZbin.

[@adeiuscw]

amazing cover - you arranged 1:47 beautifully

[@JosephSimpkinshoot]

Wow...just wow!!!!

[@chuckratcliff]

Absolutely fantastic. Really like the Stanley Donwood adorned Tele. Well played!

[@drekthgrek5896]

This is the best cover i've ever seen. I'm not exaggerating

[@KnowledgeSharingTech]

Thanks! Great job and beautiful voice.

[@erdemergaz6987]

Wow, that was a very surprising discovery. Excellent work.

[@matmateus]

this is the best cover i've ever heard

[@courtneytucker9812]

WOW WOW WOW!!! Incredible!!!!!

[@carlosisnotafascist9480]

Bro this cover is super accurate. Amazing. Have you ever thought of covering A Wolf at the Door? It’s my favorite track from Radiohead

[@JoeEdelmann3]

memevegtal definitely! Every song is on the table

[@baumstamp5989]

AWESOME SINGING! everything else is superb as well

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You guys rock!

[@brandonbeal1114]

🤣

[@claregonzalez4893]

This is very cool! I love Radiohead. Favourite band. And I love this. Awesome and beautiful. :)

[@ReeIndeed]

Decks Dark seems to be strangely underappreciated so thank you for this amazing cover. It's unbelievably good 👁👁

[@eweseloh]

Um, I want in on this

[@Whoosh12345]

Holy shit was expecting something good already but you got all the parts so accurately

[@FLORIDAMAN77]

WOW!

[@SelenaSea]

How talented! Wow. So accurate on every level. Incredible.

[@Sean-yd4mi]

This is a actually really good. Mr. Yorke needs to see it

[@emilio6278]

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[@LukoKingsley]

That's another top quality cover. Hope the band see these. Keep on radioheading Joe!

[@NastiaKossiak]

This song is my favorite of all time. You absolutely nailed it, really enjoyed it. suscribed. Nice guitar solo effect btw.

[@craigmurdock4740]

You easily do the best radiohead covers I’ve ever seen. From instrumentation, effects, mix, vocal matching, style matching, ect. Hats off for real. The best part is how close you sound to them without coming off cheesy.

[@expeditoneto4748]

perfect

[@terry192012]

...perfect

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[@PaulGuy1]

So KZbin auto played after previous original Decks Dark. And I thought “that’s a cool version by the lads”. It was you, wow amazing.

[@dannychan947]

Wowza

[@VistahEdit]

What a cover! Good job man