RADIOHEAD Weird Fishes/Arpeggi REACTION! - Jersh Reacts

[@StarsDie88]

Favorite Radiohead album for some reason. Their song "Nude" off that album is an experience.

[@Moder6969]

Nude, is possibly one of the greatest songs ever made. The cinematic ride of flow is beyond feel.

[@yourcrapp]

Yeah same here. Weird fishes and nude are amazing songs on an album full off incredible songs. Absolutely one of there best albums.

[@emmettmathson9824]

15 step weird fishes and nude r my top three and I think this album is the best

[@irishpaul3129]

@@emmettmathson9824 Reckoner!

[@SOMA-no2gq]

As far as Radiohead being commercially successful despite not being radio friendly.. Yeah they kinda broke all the rules and rewrote them. To rarely put out singles yet having DJs go out of their way to find and play them, to making their own prices for albums (the pay what you want stunt for In Rainbows), all of the unconventional writing structures.. they might as well be an underground jazz band that just so happens to be one of if not the most successful modern British rock band. Its crazy yet completely fitting to the path they've laid out for themselves over the past 3 decades. A band like no other.

[@ziggysawdust5407]

Radiohead have always been ahead of the field and on top of their game....

[@themadcow71]

This is one of those songs that get better every time you listen to it. Lotus Flower would be a great one to react to for a totally different sound.

[@LuckykidA]

So very true.

[@gigachad192]

I agree with this. It really does feel like that.

[@GiorgiNemsitsveridze]

Very true, I got into "Weird Fishes" late, now it's my second favorite Radiohead song and I know all of their songs ^^

[@memetherapy]

Every song is a bloody masterpiece. It's unreal.

[@BT405]

It's interesting that you mention stop motion. The official music video for this was actually a stop motion animation. For In Rainbows they had fans and amateur filmmakers submit their own ideas for a music video for I believe every song on the album, if not most. And the band picked their favorites to be released.

[@emanuelldaluzcaminha9122]

I was looking for this comment.

[@alteredgauge1679]

I love that video. Stop motion truly does just fit this song. Truly magical stuff

[@maengun2091]

Jersh, "jigsaw falling into place" from the same album is one I think you'd enjoy.

[@SOMA-no2gq]

Love the groove and swagger in this song. Bodysnatchers as well is a banger.

[@SOMA-no2gq]

This is my favorite Radiohead song. Right ahead of All I Need. Its such a beautiful and technically performed masterpiece on all fronts. Arpeggi is the first part of the song (the repeating arpeggios) that they had been working through their live shows for awhile then it evolved into Weird Fishes at the end over time. I hope you revisit this album or at least a few through "The Basement" live sessions. The meaning to me is kinda like a macabre love long. Being drawn into a siren like beauty that leads him to his ultimate demise at the bottom at the sea. Other fantastic tracks: All I Need Street Spirit Pyramid Song Daydreaming

[@felipelt8940]

You are my Radiohead soulmate X

[@SOMA-no2gq]

@@felipelt8940 lol 😁

[@jartism]

Jigsaw falling into place barely beats this one for me, but all in all in rainbows is a masterpiece and a half

[@LuckykidA]

Great reaction. One of my all-time favorites. Appreciate you continuing down the Radiohead path. A path forged by a band who truly broke every rule.

[@SOMA-no2gq]

As well as breaking the internet every time they release something lol

[@KJ-je9pm]

My absolute favorite Radiohead song. Just puts me in a trance every time. Its also from my favorite Radiohead album, In Rainbows.

[@Ronsterino]

Reckoner, Jigsaw, and Nude are all great songs off this album

[@lasernikixcex]

Forgot Videotape

[@yannhollister9091]

Great song, sounds magical to me. This whole album is just excellent!

[@LuckykidA]

The live version of this at Jools Holland where Jonny and Ed literally stand directly in front of one another, guitars almost touching, play the arpeggiating guitar parts. Fantastic!

[@SOMA-no2gq]

I love that performance (as well as any proshot performance of the song) but the intimate setting of the Basement sessions can't be matched. Everyone is so focused and concentrated. The dueling guitars then Thom comes in making it a 3 guitar attack into this dream world they build up. Ed's backing vocals just elevate it into another level.. Perfect song.

[@LuckykidA]

@@SOMA-no2gq Basement version of In Rainbows is so good. I watch it all the time. Isn't Weird Fishes the opener on that?

[@SOMA-no2gq]

@@LuckykidA I believe it is. There are a few different chopped up versions of it but it was the original opener. The opening banter between bandmates before they just jump head first into this beauty. I recommend anyone to watch the whole set plus the bonus tracks are a must. All I Need blew me away and I already adored it. Go Slowly is another hidden gem. Videotape here is probably the closest proshot performance to the Bonnaroo live version you'll get. Im disappointed they stripped that song down so much on the album. It was so energetic with Jonny banging away with his percussive strikes, you can hear the syncopation in it on that Bonnaroo version.

[@LuckykidA]

@@SOMA-no2gq I'm actually a late arrival to the Bonaroo version. Its wonderful. It's crazy to hear the real beat without it being assumed. The stripped down version requires one who knows and "feels" the syncopated beat to then mentally fill the pieces in. It's a strange kind of beauty. I may like the stripped down version simply out of familiarity. It has become a part of me. This band is like NO OTHER.

[@SOMA-no2gq]

@@LuckykidA Yes its like a party in the bands head while they perform it. But it shouldn't have been stripped down. Even Thom was mad they cut it down in the studio while he was away. But it is what it is. More people would love it if they heard the original intent.

[@xylotheus]

This is my favorite Radiohead song from my favorite Radiohead album! You should react to the whole thing

[@shep4life]

One of my favorite songs

[@uBoBaMnupa]

Radiohead - Street Spirit

[@Sutterbombz]

Great choice! One of the best. Keep up radiohead please!

[@lukec2579]

So, for Radiohead it's hard to pin down a handful of songs because they tend to vary. Street Spirit or Just are great, but are different from Paranoid Android or Fake Plastic Trees. Both great songs. I really like Everything In It's Right Place, Optimistic, A Punchup At A Wedding and 2 + 2 = 5.

[@jameshannagan7830]

The first couple of times I like listened to this wasn't crazy about it but like so many of their songs it's a real grower their whole discography takes time to digest but the ones I liked less initially I seem to like more now.

[@JoseWhon]

Greatest song ever written.

[@laurenhunterviolinchannel1123]

Moon shaped pool. Whole album. Your medley just from that album would be jacked.

[@SOMA-no2gq]

Lol I agree the album is stacked. Just a matter of him diving in. Edit: Pun totally intended 🤫

[@jameshannagan4256]

Radiohead does not follow any rules this song always makes me feel like water is falling all around me.

[@Jeanleandrogameplays]

9:33 Counting bodies like Sheeps , I understood that reference 👉🏻

[@RiderF89]

Jigsaw falling into a place

[@petecatalano3843]

I haven't read any comments, but this song live on from the basement will blow you away. No audience, it shows you their process of playing live. Its inspiring

[@Vivian-bk4nd]

Such a good song and reaction! I'd reccomend checking out their song Nice Dream as well!

[@jonji787]

My favoriteee artist my favorite song... you are awesome

[@ollyhudson9931]

It’d be well worth checking this one out Live now. Also, Street Spirit (Fade Out) Live 1996 too...

[@Jesstryfox]

You should definitely react to this song and several others Live From The Basement sessions. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. Radiohead at their finest with the In Rainbows album. 💕💕 no copyright either ☺️

[@themadcow71]

FYI In Rainbows isn't their most experimental. Those would be KID A, AMNESIAC and KING OF LIMBS.

[@SOMA-no2gq]

Kid A is definitely out there and Amnesiac might as well be Kid A pt 2 because a lot of the songs came from the Kid A writing sessions. King of Limbs is the one album that didn't land well with me and took a while for me to truly appreciate it. The basement sessions for it helped a lot as well.

[@LuckykidA]

I think In Rainbows definitely has elements of everything but to me it was more experimental only in how the album was delivered to the world.

[@SOMA-no2gq]

@@LuckykidA To me it was a return to force. Like the Radiohead I adored for so long got their mojo back. Hail to the Thief was great but it always felt like something was missing on it.

[@LuckykidA]

@@SOMA-no2gq I'm not far from those exact thoughts. However, HTTT has grown on me more than I would have ever thought. Where I End and You Begin, The Gloaming, Go to Sleep, Myx..., Wolf at the Door, 2+2=5 (and others) have all gotten better and better with time. I'm really not a good critic of this band because I am too close to it. I will tell you everything is good, so I cannot be believed. ;)

[@SOMA-no2gq]

@@LuckykidA LOL I agree its hard ranking all of one of your favorite bands albums but I tried anyways. Its like picking a favorite child.

[@Protesting4Freedom]

Karma police !! PS happy Father’s Day to all!

[@chuyakajesus]

Check out Atoms for Peace his other band!!!!!

[@Ciscosmiles77]

Love your Radiohead reactions! Can u do “bloom live” on the Colbert show. Would like to see your reaction to seeing them playing live.

[@bloodybeauty7257]

I think some artists you would like are Yungblud, IC3PEAK, and Jazmin Bean

[@Sutterbombz]

You really should be listening stereo too

[@gothkiwi]

He is deaf in the right ear

[@SOMA-no2gq]

Yeah its true about his ear, its the one specific instance in which I truly wish he could experience it in stereo because its unbelievable. But Im just happy he gave it a chance and heard it.

[@SOMA-no2gq]

I guess while waiting for the rest of the Radiohead fans to notice you reacted to another Ill rank my favorite albums. 1. In Rainbows 2. The Bends 3. Kid A 4. Moon Shaped Pool 5. OK Computer 6. Amnesiac 7. Hail to the Thief 8. The King of Limbs 9. Pablo Honey Yes yes I know I'll get flack for OK being low but ive heard it to death. This list is taken with b sides included for their respective album. The middle of the list is fluid over time but the top and bottom are constant. What's your list? 🤔

[@jameshannagan4256]

The KOL from the basement I would rank pretty high but the studio version right where you ranked it.

[@jesusfranciscosilvagarcia2906]

Great song. You should check out Paranoid Android next it´s my favorite song from them.

[@LuckykidA]

I agree, but Jersh has mentioned that he has already heard that track.

[@SOMA-no2gq]

@@LuckykidA Trying to remember if he's heard Karma Police or not. Otherwise I'd suggest Airbag, Climbing up the walls, Let down and Lucky.

[@LuckykidA]

@@SOMA-no2gq It's hard to imagine someone NOT hearing Karma Police. One of the few radio friendly Radiohead songs.

[@SOMA-no2gq]

@@LuckykidA I guess it matters more whether you were an MTV fanatic back in the day or you happened to have a cool radio DJ on your local rock station. In Dallas it was limited to the night DJ while in Austin they were played all day.

[@matthewbarry9603]

ludwig background, lol

[@dmrsk1899]

Paranoid Android next! Gotta check out the classics

[@stinkfist92]

Please react to Blonde Redhead - Elephant Woman

[@Robert-mt1ps]

please try a song by the band Cursive "Excerpts From Various Notes Strewn Around The Bedroom Of April Connolly, Feb 24, 1997"

[@williamandres1042]

Man you should watch and listen this song from the Live From the Basement version. That's my favorite song ever. Subscribed by the way...

[@yourcrapp]

U kinda need a good stereo for this, its a busy track

[@timaustin2000]

I'm just not sure why it's not abundantly obvious from the first two lines that this is a song about contemplating suicide? Think I've lost count of American/Canadian reactors trying to place a sweet and upbeat meaning to Radiohead,... There isn't one. They talk death and dystopia all the time. It's what they do. I mean it's lovely that you guys chase the nice meanings. But no. Not with Radiohead.

[@elibadillo9413]

Day 38 of asking Jersh to react to the Blue Neighborhood Trilogy by Troye Sivan

[@unkonwn499]

Check out street spirit by radiohead

[@shep4life]

Tori Amos!!!!

[@timothythe3rdJr]

you should react to the Hamilton broad way musical 😁😁

[@filmpopmovie]

No need for traditional song structure.

[@Music-tg5is]

Are you really only listening to the left channel of this stereo mix? You do realise that with Radiohead especially, certain sounds are often hard panned left or right, meaning you can't hear the full mix if you only listen to one channel of audio.

[@SuperJersh]

Read the video description, yes as an adult musician I realize there are more than one channel

[@floridabelle]

I'm in the boat with 'I don't get it'. Any other weird fishes in here with me?😏 So far I've only liked their song, Creep. Oh well, still a 'like' for Jersh. 👍

[@SOMA-no2gq]

Its understandable if its a little too weird for you. Since you like creep and maybe more ballad like tracks i would suggest trying the following: Street Spirit All I Need Bulletproof..I wish I was Just Bodysnatchers The first three lean more on the ballad side and the last two are probably the most straight forward rock songs you'll get from them. Maybe these might appeal to you or maybe they're just not the band for you which is also OK. Hope you give them a shot.

[@floridabelle]

@@SOMA-no2gq Actually, I don't care for ballads at all. They totally bore me 99.9% of the time. I prefer mostly upbeat music, but not pop. If Michael Jackson (RIP) was still alive though, I'd definitely still be listening to him. Creep for some reason was just different. Tool, heavy metal and good prog rock are my go to's. Sometimes even Yanni too though.

[@SOMA-no2gq]

@@floridabelle Lol fair enough. Just and Bodysnatchers may be more of your thing.

[@ExileOnDaytonStreet]

Nobody's perfect :)

[@floridabelle]

@@ExileOnDaytonStreet Good thing no one's trying to be. 😁

[@tokilladaemon]

Lianne la havas did a brilliant cover of this