Radiohead - Pyramid Song

Matt Haimovitz & Christopher O'Riley performing Pyramid Song in Ogden, UT, September 16, 2011. Written by Radiohead, arranged by Christopher O'Riley.
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Shot with a Canon HF G10 and Lumix videocameras

[@stonethrowingdevils]

the cello sounds like the wailing of an ancient whale who has been swimming since the beginning of time, looking for the mythical place where whales go to die. beautiful.

[@ryanrose2863]

That's surprisingly accurate. You should write poetry.

[@growingmelancholy8374]

it's not a cello, it's a piano.

[@jsbmx2039]

That was a good one

[@Clodd1]

Whoa!

[@syphiliseater]

the most accurate comment

[@Teeheehee093]

That cello is absolutely insane, it sounds like it came from a different planet.

[@jacket2038]

It did! It swooped down in a country lane late at night as I was driving.

[@User-xw6kd]

Descendant of Kraff Well played.

[@MomentoMori515]

Truly.

[@1b0o0]

Sounds like a whale and it is magnificent.

[@alexandrosgoulas]

I'm not a cellist, but as a violinist I'd bet that some passages are incredibly hard to play

[@metrosuez7475]

there’s a reason composers love Radiohead

[@lukabaduka9197]

Even though Radiohead are one of the most critically acclaimed bands in history, this kind of performance makes you realize that they are actually extremely underrated.

[@hiddenvalleyranch775]

I agree. They are different like that.

[@Nick-qq2nq]

They have music for literally everyone. Pop music in The Bends, excellent alt rock tunes in ok computer and in rainbows, experimental music in kid A and amnesiac, orchestral arrangements in a moon shaped pool.

[@juancano7556]

This is Pyramid Song if it was in A Moon Shaped Pool

[@angstpsychose9977]

Yep.

[@moopr]

I want to go to there.

[@sethr.c1065]

Exactly what i thought

[@tea7172]

That

[@ecoRfan]

A pyramid shaped pool.

[@squilliamdafoe4648]

"There was nothing to fear, nothing to doubt."

[@sheriecoelho6985]

YES!!!

[@coldfan202]

I want that this exactly version be played in my funeral

[@BongoBaggins]

If they don't play it at mine I'm not going.

[@jemenfous9343]

@@BongoBaggins 😂

[@ChristopherORiley360]

@@BongoBaggins lol

[@JJGWB]

IT'S ALLREADY ON MY LIST

[@farfle10]

The quality of multi-voicing on that cello is something I didn't even know was possible

[@alfonzo_]

dude sounds like a whole string section

[@matthewleibfried2293]

The cello entrance sounded like an entire orchestra. The last time a sound stopped me in my tracks like that was Miles Davis on his Sketches of Spain album. My god.

[@msa6662]

Which track?

[@keithmccartney1367]

@@msa6662 Oh my god, I can't believe Pyramid Song originated from this: A1 Concierto De Aranjuez (Adagio)... those first 5-minutes are so alike...

[@msa6662]

@@keithmccartney1367 brruh what do you mean? They're nothing alike at all XD

[@keithmccartney1367]

@@msa6662 Maybe I'm looking for similarities, I'm glad I'm hearing what I'm hearing all the same 😂🙏🤝

[@msa6662]

@@keithmccartney1367 i mean you hear what you hear But i dont think they're anything alike Maybe they are in a same scale idk But other than that other measurements are completely different

[@atomicclockagency]

That slightly bittersweet moment when you find the music for your funeral...

[@fuldagermany]

The beginning of the cello playing reminded me of singing whales. This is superbly wonderful. I am gobsmacked.

[@fuldagermany]

***** I know and a I was utterly surprised as I thought this group to be rock and did not know that they were multifaceted musically.

[@SingHouse]

Yes It's the first thing that came to mind. The song is a sort of submarine dream world. I have always loved it.

[@j-sims8978]

if you havent already go watch the 800% slower version

[@brianeliel5756]

Where do you find that?

[@caprioli_gabi]

@@brianeliel5756 KZbin

[@fermosquera69]

@@brianeliel5756 The slowest version ever... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpquiJmZrpKNbZI

[@Isengard2626]

I've heard that version. It's like what you would've heard at the beginning of time and reality. It's amazing

[@jeffwhite3625]

It is unbelievable, glacial, austere and very haunting. Music from another dimension, almost too painful to listen to because of it's beauty. I had a friend download and burn a copy of the 800% version for me. Had to have it !

[@TheOppo22]

This song has not only contributed to my depression but has also allowed me to work through it. Something about playing it allows me to escape to another world. Cry pretty often when I’m singing and performing this alone. Unbelievably beautiful.

[@robdavenport6142]

There are many, many brilliant contenders, but this is my favourite Radiohead track. This version brought me to tears - wonderful.

[@JJGWB]

Me too

[@sheriecoelho6985]

Yes!!

[@rottnfren]

This gives me some small hope for human kind, that we can produce such beauty.

[@Elijahrock21]

Best comment

[@RealAkanCilar]

radiohead is hell of a drugs

[@KeytarArgonian]

You can feel the Egyptian mythological influence more in this version that the original version, it’s absolutely Gorgeous. And the two instruments sharing the vocals as just incredible.

[@bkbj8282]

how the hell would you think you know what "mythological egypt" sounds like?

[@KeytarArgonian]

@@bkbj8282 that’s not what I said. I said you _feel_ the _influence_ more in this version than the original, which is already well documented.

[@thesurant7271]

@@bkbj8282 look up egyptian music and you will get stereotypical egyptian music. have you lived under a rock for the past 50 years

[@John.Christopher]

​@@bkbj8282This cracked me up 😂😂😂

[@carcasses5131]

That cello, my god that cello

[@chilean31]

You guys can feel the piano rythm gets lost at some point, it´s like trying to connect with some part in your subconscius .... I don´t know, Amnesiac is just amazing i reckon, to feel that you forgot your past, your name, address, just waking up......knowing nothing.............just peace around.......I can feel amnesiac and forgot myself about my existence, reality, dreams, anything.

[@AydarAkhmady]

Don Santiago exactly! well said, man!

[@macauhill4752]

imagine being there and watching it live! 😮

[@margoulin81]

I imagine... 😳

[@wash93af]

The way played those OCTAVES THOUGH! My GOD! Beautiful Just filled with joy and envy Wish I could see this live

[@wash93af]

His slurs were on point too

[@MomentoMori515]

I was so incredibly not prepared for the absolutely mastery of nuance on these gentlemen's behalf. The original was nothing short of beautiful, this was...haunting.

[@ejlatsaknetxis]

I loved to play Pyramid Song on piano, until I saw this... Now I need a cello...

[@stlkngyomom]

So,do you play the cello with feet,or the piano?

[@pey5571]

They performed beautifully! The way the cellist played shows how deeply he feels about this song.

[@joethepope3]

This is simply beautiful. What an irregular yet pleasing combination, that chello SINGS!

[@Killadey]

I dont think I can put into words how brilliant this is, brought tears to my eyes.

[@iamkayem]

Same.

[@DaCoolDawgs]

A gently swaying instrumental of sorrow

[@urbanr0cker]

Sweet Jesus how could anything be so perfect? After all these years I STILL refuse to believe only one piano and a single cello could produce such beautiful music@

[@tidal-pine]

so much depth from both instruments. So atmospheric. This truly is incredible and may be one of my all time favorite radiohead songs. Amazing

[@georgyaditya2204]

this cover give me ghostbumps

[@emanuelegiannino9261]

Pezzo unico!opera D'arte

[@urbanr0cker]

I love O'Riley's Radiohead covers and just as I was listening to some good ol' Radiohead the idea popped into my head that maybe Chris covered this song. This is even more amazing than I thought it would be. And dammit I already thought it would be incredible. Mind blown, once again

[@cromulence]

Wow. That cello is unreal.

[@dennisroberts2041]

At a loss for words….. just tears and goosebumps

[@hugohabicht4248]

THE BEST Radiohead arrangement with classical instruments 🎹 🎻 I‘ve heard by far!!!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼 You guys are awesome!!!

[@katiec7737]

Words cannot express the emotion put into this piece. Wow

[@bartho14]

Another level, i'll truly hurt the day thom ever leaves me/us. He's my Lennon, should be everyones, talent wise

[@bennmurray25]

That will be one crowded funeral.

[@rayaqin]

***** I'd attend no matter how much it would cost me to get to the other side of the world for it.

[@rayaqin]

I dig Lennon's stuff

[@bdc-muzik]

Jonny Greenwood wrote the arrangement but yeah...

[@chasmogh]

LEnnon who? lol

[@deezast]

this deserves a billion views

[@PearlyCookie]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@davidgarione2206]

That's a piece of fine, art music. A masterpiece. Great classical version! Thanks Thom Yorke for this gift...

[@iamkayem]

Absolutely beautiful, it turned an already great song into something emotional and far wider ranging. Always come back to this performance.

[@davidlarue5713]

Gorgeous

[@WllKiedSnake]

Always come back to this. You did fantastic! Both of you. :)

[@susanromero1144]

Absolutely marvelous performance. Genius musicians that lot- RADIOHEAD.

[@UntitledKirk]

Simply magnificent... made me appreciate Pyramid Song's beauty from a different angle ❤

[@paulski7307]

Absolutely stunning arrangement, Radiohead would be proud! 🔥🤘❤️

[@jeeither]

Wow this gave me goosebumps.

[@charliehancock5797]

What a magnificent sound from both instruments.

[@vanatinashabelliont7467]

Both the cello and the piano.... it's haunting

[@chikita88banana]

nothing to fear, nothing to doubt

[@rrescozoo5]

Amazing. I saw them perform this last night at The University of Richmond. By far the highlight of the show, for me personally. Love it! Th

[@gourzong1]

I was there, it was amazing

[@ad-zx4iv]

was this at wsu?

[@СаиджахонАкбаров]

Lucky u!

[@asmrbully6980]

Damn

[@Lakumix1]

Brilliant! If only there was a studio recording of this. That cello sounds amazing

[@Renzsu]

Oh man, goosebumps all over!

[@Thom_Yorky]

This is so good....

[@jeradatherton]

This is insane. That cellist is incredible.

[@etskibtw9167]

this is so beautiful

[@franniegail2642]

Wow, just beautiful

[@eleanor7024]

I actually drew an intake of breath when the cello came in...other worldly

[@5tonsledge]

this has been my favorite song since i was like 11. The song gives me goosebumps everytime i hear it

[@alexxv13]

I just can't speak.

[@matthawkenson5590]

Christopher O'Riley tours fairly regularly. Sometimes it's a full-on Radiohead tribute performance. I highly recommend it, especially if you can see it in an acoustically sound environment. Absolutely beautiful.

[@robinsonc8992]

Goosebumps all the way.

[@popeyeman69]

Drifting, beautiful and haunting. Amazing!

[@basielu]

first 10 seconds fucking chills already, this is what I was looking for in a pyramid song cover 😣

[@anglianxbcoy4572]

Goosebumps. .....Just subliminal..

[@charli333rose]

I have no words, only tears

[@TwoThreadsAhead]

This is phenomenal

[@kinhamid9665]

I feel like an ancient pharaoh, mourning the loss of his empire after the bronze age collapse

[@brianeliel5756]

Can’t wait to hear this

[@sitvisjes]

I think this is what they play when you get to heaven...

[@MrDennisbosman]

tears in my eyes.

[@QM3980]

This brought me to tears

[@joramadams]

This is beautiful!

[@hebehall]

Utterly brilliant. What a fantastic performance.

[@streetfades3623]

Grrrrreeeeeaaat performance!!!

[@declancoyle3673]

Absolutely brilliant

[@Pettenderk]

Amazing and beautiful....

[@Guerra_Daniel]

Very, VERY BEAUTIFUL

[@rayaqin]

brilliant cover

[@sethr.c1065]

Holy shit this is beautiful

[@soothingmeditationsmusic]

how is it possible? one piano and a cello and the sound is so reach!! they are so doing justice and more to this unbelievable song.

[@Clodd1]

Thats surreal. I feel lucky to be a Radiohead fan.

[@aaalegraah]

amazing!

[@Nifava]

Amazing. I enjoyed this throroughly.

Just wow... That was inspirational!

[@yacinechakour5447]

peaky blinders brought me here . love from algeria ♥

[@jonyu3597]

omg i've been waiting for this all my life!!!!

[@mrcrowley951]

that cello thing!!! oh my god!!!

[@Aqlaneoy]

Thanks !

[@daviecleland9698]

Yeah.. more of that please

[@sirclarkroberts]

Beautiful

[@nosanoy]

Goosebumps!

[@fhelex]

This methological music reminds me, my friend has escaped 5 years before from this world, I have cried a.lot, this is a precious music, because it reminds me all my sad and feeling things. From Tamil Nadu Chennai triplicane

[@Stuxnet-wc1yl]

Absolutely gorgeous. A sacred music.

[@jwhitepngnboy]

Unbelievable, This touches me to the very marrow. Simply Sublime, My Favorite Radiohead song. So Haunting !

[@artfish1075]

Thank you

[@meisal2910]

🖤 omg is this ART

[@iamthelaw7]

And Then I Touched The Face Of God.

[@FrazerSmithsChannel]

Amazing. Great work.

[@jeevansehmi4490]

I feel like this shouldve been in gravity or something