Radiohead - Reckoner REACTION & REVIEW! FIRST TIME HEARING!

[@troye43]

I definitely recommend "Weird fishes/Arpeggi" from this same session. Radiohead has a lot of different sounds within their music spectrum. I was a metal head and industrial rock guy. I heard a couple of songs from them starting in the early 90s. I got hooked on Radiohead. They shaped my musical landscape from just metal, punk, hard rock, and industrial. I listen to much more variety now. Started with Radiohead.

[@NoNameNoGame77]

This is so true. I was super into the prog/djent/metalcore scene in the 2010's. I heard All I Need at a friend's house and I remembered hearing it as a kid somewhere and man what a moment. Like seeing a really old friend. I still listen to all that shreddy chuggy shit but man...there's truly nothing else sonically like Radiohead.

[@diegocorrea611]

"Weird fishes / Arpeggi" is the best creation of radiohead, the more you listen to it the better. David you need to react to this

[@amino1music]

Backing vocals are Ed O’Brien, the other guitarist.

[@stanreaper3080]

yep, that's Ed. His range and pitch are on par with Thom, if not quite as distinct. He fills out the sound so nicely. Def running through some effects to get that layered sound.

[@ExileOnDaytonStreet]

@@stanreaper3080 His backing vocals are definitely one of the secret ingredients of the group.

[@goldboy150]

ExileOnDaytonStreet yeah. the weird fishes/arpeggi performance from the basement really showcases this.

[@veevamm3642]

Yes Ed was playing the tamborine. This song is amazing as well as t he whole album. Do Weird Fishes next!

[@kirkwarburton2277]

Yes Ed is a great live backing vocalist. He doesn’t actually get enough recognition for it in my opinion. He’s an essential part of Radiohead - they all are, it’s just that Thom and Jonny are the primary geniuses, songwriters and composers, so they get most of the attention.

[@Elis_Nordgall]

This entire live performance is fecking incredible!

[@jimbo4658]

Feck yeah

[@jcbrtube]

Whole In Basement in that level, if you interested in more.

[@sammalla5238]

I vividly remember the first time I listened to this song. I was homeless and roaming all around Europe 2 years ago. I had recently got into Radiohead and absolutely adored OK Computer. One fateful night in Portugal I decided to listen to the album all the way through. I had not eaten anything that day and was pretty bummed about that. So I was ready to tuck in my tent quickly and call it a day. Then, I remembered that I had downloaded the album earlier that morning so decided to roll some leftover hash i had while the album played. I was really enjoying the whole vibe of the album and then it happened.. Reckoner came on and it totally hipnotized me. I was smiling all the way through the song. It had been a terrible day for me but listening to this song for the first time made me forget my circumstances and appreciate everything. This moment will always stay closely with me

[@kevvanedoudna8419]

This song is really incredible. I wish you to react to How to disapear completely by Radiohead their best song imo and as Thom york (the singer) said himself. I really dig into your channel by the way, your great ! Kiss from france

[@lordmarega]

How to disapear completely it's an amazing song

[@jrusso7627]

He said the same thing about pyramid song and daydreaming BTW!

[@lk-music]

Yes, he said it was their 'most beautiful' or his 'favourite' or something like that... Although, that was before In Rainbows, and In Rainbows has Nude... which is also absolutely gorgeous.

[@kevvanedoudna8419]

@@lk-music oh I remember now the journalist asked: « if you have to be remembered with one song... » and he cut him by saying How to disapear completely...

[@THEDavidHeretic]

Glad you're enjoying the show Kevvane, more great stuff coming daily. I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that KZbin blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.

[@emlameyer]

Thom Yorke gave credit to John frusciante for inspiring the guitar playing on this record. I can hear it 100% on this track. the laid backness/pocket playing with the root note -octave 3rd thing is so john.

[@beh2969]

John Frusciante another guitar and musical genius. His album The Empyrean is a masterpiece! I’m sure you know it.

[@sammalla5238]

Can't wait for the next RHCP and Radiohead albums

[@jonranger451]

@@sammalla5238 Try "Atoms For Peace" - Flea AND Thom Yorke!

[@zoeherriot]

One of the weirdest "influence" stories I've heard was Frusciante crediting The Cure's - Carnage Visors as being the influence for Californication.

[@edouc]

OMG!! it has the style of scar tissue in it and i've never noticed before I red this!!!!!

[@jrusso7627]

From the basement sessions I would recommend weird fishes, house of cards nude, videotape - pretty much anything

[@malundy]

Up to now, I only knew Radiohead from their appearance on South Park. I'll give them a deeper look. Thanks David.

[@pauljones4236]

😂

[@petecatalano3843]

Some others have mentioned Ed O'Brian doing the backup vocals, which is correct. If they can't play it properly live, I doubt they would release it! They are all multi talent musicians, who actually run all over the stage from instrument to instrument on almost every song! I wouldn't want to be in a radiohead tribute band ,It would be nerve racking

[@themadcow71]

One of the all time great bands. 10/10 for me. Nice reaction.

[@pedromarques2077]

How no one is recomending "Idioteque" or "Pyramid Song" is beyond me. Those are 2 of their best and most important songs.

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I don't see those in the que, so they would have to be fresh requests. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that KZbin blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.

[@pauljones4236]

I love those tracks. I’m just going to listen to them all on my own.

[@alexmat81]

The whole in rainbows album is a masterpiece including disc 2 which no one ever reacts to hint hint great reaction

[@VampeyMK]

They played so perfect that one could think it's not live. :D

[@davidh.8798]

One of my favourite Radiohead songs, listened to it a zillion times, but I'd honestly never noticed that amazing little bassline run at 10 mins in that you highlight! Thanks!

[@WalterSobchak1000]

Phil is one of the best metronomic/in the pocket drummers ever. Never over plays, it's always about the song

[@valkyriesif]

the guitarist Ed and the drummer Phil both often sing background vocals during their live performance's. Please do another song from this gig. If you like his vocals in this song I recommend "nude" live from the basement!☺️

[@memetherapy]

I feel like you'd get a little trip out of Pyramid Song.

[@GamesWithBrainz]

You were talking about how Colin's bassline is really good but so subtle you wouldn't have noticed if you didnt see it. You also mentioned you didnt even notice a bassline in your There There vid. idk what you listen to the music on but because they have so much going on in their songs like at least 3 guitars the bass can be hard to hear, but Colin always has great basslines

[@jameshannagan7830]

You have to see them live to appreciate Colin he cooks through the whole show.

[@jrusso7627]

As many others will Say All the basement session material is amazing - but for cool unique writing and orchestration I highly recommend pyramid song and how to disappear completely

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I don't see those in the que, so they would have to be fresh requests. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that KZbin blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.

[@MaddelynKayKay]

Thank you for dissecting this song in a way I can understand. I appreciate your commitment to your craft.

[@davidsan9654]

To my ear his 'flip' sounds so smooth because he can manage a very breathy upper register in his full voice that can sound like a mock falsetto. I've always tried to imitate that and love when I hear it done well.

[@lisajohnson521]

THIS is why I freakin loooove these fellas. Just Amazing This Basement performance is a whole "show" if you will and it's just brilliant. I stumbled upon it a few years ago and I watch from time to time.

[@halfalligator6518]

fair review! when i saw your first Radiohead review you didn't seem too convinced. I think it's not only the quality song - I think the band is rubbing off on you as well. You'll get rewarded more if you really dive deep into Radiohead... they just have so much to offer and hundreds of listens later I'm still finding new things to appreciate.

[@ollyhudson9931]

They have stuck to a early agreement/policy amongst themselves when performing anything Live……it has to be LIVE. They create all sounds on the stage…no pre-recordings, etc…..Thus giving them proper interesting challenges when they tour anything they’ve just recorded as an album going forward, “How the fuck are we going to perform this LIVE?”

[@THEDavidHeretic]

We're very much the same way. If we can't do it live, we don't do it in studio.

[@manuelkasp6100]

This song holds you under honey so thick you don't realise you're drowning and pulls you out to remind you how wonderful breathing is. The bass player shaking his hands before delivering so much force with such simple restraint is just beautiful. I love your reactions/reviews!

[@jacquelinetorres3545]

The entire From the Basement session is epic. I still remember the first time I watched them live; I ended up feeling myself floating while dancing all over the place as if someone had just stuck an electric wire deep inside my spine...it was beautifully poetic. And the fact I was high on just the smell of the pot from the people smoking all around me, had nothing to do with it. Radiohead live is another experience, like a literal out of body experience. A special and unique moment for everyone in the audience; plus, it's alway enjoyable to watch Mr. Yorke dance as if he had a spring attatched to his body, phenomenal indeed.

[@neotfolk9361]

if you want something more "jazzy" listen to "Life In A Glasshouse"

[@dmrsk1899]

Yes yes!

[@monicamoore5316]

❤️

[@richardadesmond]

I love your analysis. I've been going through all your Radiohead reactions. I've seen a lot of radiohead reactions, yours seem unique. Thank you.

[@totallykate3906]

Cant wait for you to get more into the In Rainbows (From The Basement) performance

[@stephenbyrneireland]

From the basement, here, and with the album King of Limbs are incredible. Dare I say it, Radiohead are the best group of musicians around creating genius different albums.

[@PGTROMP]

Great review. I recommend you seeing the whole set from the basement of Radiohead. Same set. About 10 great songs. If you liked this track you'll love the whole set.

[@RB-gr7zo]

Thank you for reacting to this man! If you like this side of Radiohead i suggest "Weird Fishes" or "Nude" also From the Basement live. And if you dig Thom's falsetto you should check this live version of "Ingenue" kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4vPZ3WIjp58j7M.

[@dancewalkertarot]

This song haunts my soul. Something about it just stays with you. In my top 5 Radiohead songs for sure. (Love your videos, thanks.)

[@Herryx182]

Love your reactions, bro! whole Kid A-album reaction pls! My favorite experimental album

[@colemandias3212]

Die hard radiohead fan, tattoo and all. Appreciate the video! You'd like literally any song off In Rainbows if you like this one.

[@kimbervoss3753]

I don't think anyone mentioned the lemon shaker reference to a popular rh lyric in another song. "Yesterday I woke up sucking a lemon," from "Everything in its right place" off of the Kid A album.. The Reckoned is awesome in this live setting but I also love the studio version but then again, I'm a sucker for strings I guess and not always lemons..lol

[@LocalBombardier]

love seeing you have a positive reaction to radiohead. not to knock how you usually feel about them of course, I like your insight regardless of if you like what I like.

[@lorilove2255]

Thom yorke's vocals are fantastic, he sings from the very depth of his soul his ability to show emotions are heaven sent, I love his soul he shares with all of us mere humans....I betcha can tell they are my favorite band of all time it's their versatility through the years is what sells me

[@carterjohnfaechner8550]

holy shit i love that Frank n Furter sample

[@Banor]

As soon as you realised it was a jazz groove, I knew your opinion was worth listening to.

[@Banor]

Videotape is going to blow your mind

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

From the basement is a series, several bands incl. White Stripes, Sonic Youth et al.

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

Brings that kinda almost tear to my eye every single time

[@Leitmotif01]

Maybe this is my favorite song XD great reaction!

[@bigmac4899]

just seeing this now. you should listen to their songs on a pair of headphones. the mixing in album adds a whole other dynamic to their work, especially from in rainbows and moon shaped pool

[@Johro66]

It's unbelievable what Radiohead bring live. I don't know if you heard their "the National Anthem" yet, but check out the SNL version

[@testtease]

so crazy that radiohead never use tracking in their live performances... everything is totes live. if you get a chance take a look at "king of limbs" from the basement... even the drums are not a drum machine

[@jameshannagan4256]

The percussion is insane in the entire session.

[@kirkwarburton2277]

Ed O’Brien, the rhythm guitarist, does the backing vocals live and he’s strong.

[@asdagffhnm]

I'd really like to see you do bloom and staircase from the basement!

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I don't see those in the que, so they would have to be fresh requests. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that KZbin blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.

[@ollyhudson9931]

Has to be Nude next from the same session surely……he does a singing solo scale where he flips from falsetto to chest voice as he runs down the scale that will ASTOUND you. 🎶✌️😁

[@noahtomato3515]

I used to love Radiohead as a young man but I find a lot of their stuff dreary now. I still admire their modulations and textures though - they’re one of the best mainstream groups in those aspects I think. Glad you finally (kinda) liked one of their tunes :)

[@crazydrew01]

Dont know if you've done this but for a magical live session you must watch Paolo Nutini doing Iron Sky at the Abbey Road studios .. outstanding performance.

[@camtron]

Live vocals...live band...one of the best live bands there is.

[@andrenadeausimard9958]

You have to hate the haters. Great review, and I like your hair dude!

[@manueldejesus9077]

i think vocals were made using delay+reverb+loop pedals and ed was singing too

[@Torthrodhel]

I've only just started watching but I can well imagine the reason why people were so insistant you listen to a particular version of the song. It's not because of the studio version (which is similar), it's probably because there are very early versions of the song that are almost unrecogniseable by comparison (from many years before this one's release and sometimes titles "Pulled Apart by Horses"). By far it is their most transformed song I believe - enough so that at one point before they ended up radically changing it, the band on their blog called the song "officially dead". It honestly wasn't a very good track back then, I gotta say just from personal opinion - had an energy to it that I usually enjoy from them but the main riff wasn't good enough and there wasn't much else to it. A hybrid version might be interesting if they ever tried to do that (I've messed around with the idea myself a little just for giggles) but it'd be like mixing two different songs together. Kinda tricky to know how they got from the one to the other. Anyway, just thought I'd explain that in case it was interesting. :)

[@jonathandufern7421]

They are great. Most musicians I know that may not be fans of them respect them. They are progressive without being pretentious about it. They really influenced so many and yes, the drummer actually studied jazz drumming since being a kid and you hear it’s influence on many tracks. Radiohead may not be certain peoples flavor, but like I hinted at, they changed the game, especially in the Alt world. Also that is a wig, you just superglued it. Lol ;) \oo/

[@PresidentHotdog]

Good breakdown, great song, nice wig glue 🤘

[@THEDavidHeretic]

Why do people still think I wear a wig?

[@PresidentHotdog]

@@THEDavidHeretic jealousy

[@MerlinOpeth]

All thier songs are great

[@theberlinfrequency4250]

I don't think I've known Radiohead to ever track vox. Its either a loop or Ed doing backup or both.

[@Katt-._.7.]

Videotape from this session, with the whole band

[@hardcorechristopher9174]

Great song

[@j.prt.979]

Based favorite Radiohead song

[@anthonypallen7919]

Groovey, airey

[@unsub3580]

You should react to Pyramid Song by Radiohead. Prove me wrong, but it will challenge your inner metronome. Come back to me after you give it a listen. Cheers.

[@jimbojones8978]

When you google this song, their main music video for this one is 6 million. It got 'em there. ;)

[@jimbojones8978]

Thom Yorke is a MONSTER. No doubt about that. I love "creep".

[@MerlinOpeth]

Yesterday I woke up Sucking on lemons

[@eastchchkea6475]

Love this song 🎵 ❤

[@alexmuse81]

please try: * Paranoid android * Nude * Weird fishes/Arpeggi * All I need * Idioteque * Pyramid Song

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I'm pretty sure I've done a couple of those.

[@xx-ug9hn]

Why do people always react to the live versions, do the studio versions get blocked?

[@THEDavidHeretic]

As I have repeatedly stated, I didn't choose the video. This was a request, just like all my reaction videos are, and the requesters specifically chose this video for e to use. That's why I insist on requesters providing me with a link, that way I do use the correct video that they want me to use. Otherwise there's a good chance I'll use the wrong video, then it's not really their request.

[@xx-ug9hn]

@@THEDavidHeretic got it, yeah I was just wondering

[@tasallp]

the rhythm guitarist is singing backup

[@alimhamid7450]

next weird fishes from the basement

[@ollyhudson9931]

Ed would have been singing those backing vocals…

[@SaoLorenco]

there is definitely no track on this bro. Radiohead don't do that. Any vocal layering will either be delay and loop pedals or Ed on backing vocals.

[@SaoLorenco]

Its something Thom has stated in an interview. They have a band rule that they never play along to a track. Everything is played/ triggered/ manipulated live. Thats why its often complicated for them to figure out how they're going to do certain songs in a live setting, and why live versions are often v different to studio versions (usually in amazing ways)

[@jfgaynor]

I prefer the Thumbs Down version of this, but great commentary.

[@jaynunya5136]

the bald headed drummer with glasses use to be Radioheads high school teacher or something.

[@noelsampson4666]

Just. A band who get it

[@patc88]

Please do 15 step.

[@DonGiggity]

Listen to Suspirum by Thom Yorke live from BBC. I’ll provide you with a link

[@DonGiggity]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4TOdn6Cjrern5I

[@bryanlewis7755]

From this same performance Bangers and Mash.

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I don't see that one in the que, so it would have to be a fresh request. You can suggest songs on here, and if your suggestion happens to already be in the que, I am more than happy to add your name to the requesters of that song. However in order to make fresh brand new requests, you have to be a Bronze Tier member on the Patreon page. It's only $5 per month and you can make fresh requests, along with watch all the videos I've done that KZbin blocked and participate in Patreon community events and enjoy exclusive content for Patreon members only.

[@bryanlewis7755]

Yeah I dont care to much about getting my name shouted out I just think that rh has a lot of songs you would really like. Maybe check it out in your free time if you get any and feel inclined. Thom Yorke on the drums on that one. I do enjoy your reactions. Have a good one man.

[@THEDavidHeretic]

@@bryanlewis7755 No worries it's all good.

[@shoots_austin]

you know this song was inspired by John Frusciante! www.reddit.com/r/radiohead/comments/5l5s07/til_that_reckoner_was_inspired_by_john_frusciante/

[@ericflaherty4668]

I thought you might like their slower stuff. 😏

[@chrismcintosh5675]

Thom Yorke is god. End of story.

[@walking_the_gyre]

....recommend reading the lyrics.

[@aniruddhagowda8072]

react to black midi- John L

[@danielarcefigueroa4605]

🐷🐖🐽🐷🐖🐽🤣🤣🤣🤟🏽🎶

[@LCsaint22]

Dude, please stop with the pig noises... it's fucking annoying. We want to hear what you have to say, and if you need to rewind a bit to hear something twice nobody fucking cares. If we just wanted to listen straight through the song we'd just go to spotify. We're here for your reaction.