A Conversation With Ed O'Brien Of Radiohead - That Pedal Show

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In this episode we are delighted, honoured and humbled to welcome Ed O’Brien to the show. Ed is a founding member of Radiohead, one of the world’s most creative and genre defining - and defying - bands in recent history.
The show is predominantly an interview, covering the early days of Ed’s playing life, Radiohead’s inception and ethos as a band, all interwoven with Ed’s philosophy and approach as a musician. There’s a little bit of playing, not a huge amount - Ed is one of those players who eschews endless riffs, licks and showboating in favour of textures, tones and layers that serve the song. It’s very hard to do out of context!
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[@Omegasupreme1078]

Ed never gets enough credit for what he's done in Radiohead.

[@philfyphil]

I disagree, I think anyone in the know values him hugely as a guitarist musician, arranger and performer.

[@deathkampdrone]

I've thought since buying the Astoria VHS decades ago: this guy doesnt get credit enough for his backing vocals! But yeah his gtr skills are good too :D

[@brownsofbeverly]

He’s the George

[@DemonSlide]

Ed is my favorite head of the radio.

[@JeighNeither]

Does he not tho? I've been in the biz a long time now, and that's always been the popular summation.

[@wesleytingey248]

Love Johnny Greenwood (obviously), but Ed O’Brien is what give Radiohead its magic. He’s like the secret ingredient. You’re listening, and you’re like, “Oh, what’s that?” And the answer is always Ed O’Brien.

[@twinhalcyon]

Ed is absolutely brilliant, but I have to disagree that he's the magic. Radiohead is wonderful because all of the guys bring something to the table.

[@JonnyKaine]

I've been a huge Radiohead fan for a long time but I feel like I haven't given Ed the appreciation he deserves. Great interview.

[@JonnyKaine]

@@twinhalcyon certainly! I think the thing is Ed has gotten a bit less attention than he deserves. not that he seems to care. what a cool dude.

[@jorgepeterbarton]

that's because he doesn't sound like a guitar. but he's all over it. when critics said kid A has no guitar, it was all over it...everyone just assumes its Jonny's synth or something becuase he's the 'synth/guitar' player@@JonnyKaine

[@HunterAnton]

Since this, I've been (re)watching loads of live Radiohead videos with a new found appreciation for Ed's contributions. I've clearly not been listening hard enough over the years, secret ingredient is right!

[@sneakking101]

Guitar players: WHY CANT YOU JUST BE NORMAL!?? Ed O Brien: *SUSTAIN SCREECHES IN A# MINOR*

[@piteusx8440]

Ed looks like my favorite Guitar Center salesmen.

[@darionbuck8864]

@@Ndlanding but wasn't that the joke?

[@darionbuck8864]

@@Ndlanding lol I was actually asking you cause I'm not sure either

[@sergiomendez3787]

Ndlanding same thing. b and # only represent semitone difference

[@jesseemullen]

Ed is more like a painter who uses a guitar instead of a brush, than a "guitarist." And I love it.

[@sarova2000]

So he’s a guitartist. ha

[@nutrapuppy4801]

The first I heard/read of this very concept was in the Jan 1990 issue of Guitar Player Magazine. That issue changed my life, and I hope this video changes lives just the same. This is the way.

[@misubi]

For someone so famous, rich, tall, and handsome Ed is just a nice down to earth guy.

[@nicholascaldwell6079]

By saying “Ed here” faster than any previous guest, he’s shown himself to have better rhythm than any other living rock guitarist

[@CRIPPLINGSODIUMADDICT]

I don't think any other guest has said "ed here"

[@dcxrtcvain4209]

@@CRIPPLINGSODIUMADDICT true

[@haynescommabrooke]

If Ed O’Brien asked me to hold his guitar I would literally just melt into a puddle and disappear through the floor on spot

[@FarewellApollo]

That answers the question of "How to Disappear Completely"

[@haynescommabrooke]

Farewell Apollo hahaha u right

[@dcxrtcvain4209]

oh no, the guitar would fall and breaks since you're vanishing.

[@jameshutton7115]

I loved that he talked about the cycle of creativity, and how you go through the trough of "this is shit", then "I'm shit". I thought it was only mildly creative people like myself that did that, but if a member of Radiohead can struggle with that then there's hope for everyone. Thank you Ed.

[@Noisehead101]

I think everyone goes through it. Whenever i record an album, i go through this exact cycle. A friend of mine now is currently producing a movie and i've seen her steadily go through these stages and is now at stage 4, i had to laugh because it's so true. So i think it must happen with anything creative, especially something that is a long process anyway.

[@Cheguebuddha]

Oh boy, happnes to me all the time. When I go to seek for a new riff idea and I keep on playing the same shapes and same ideas not be able to get out of that vicious cycle of "known shapes". And then I drop into a black hole and feel like I have no skills at all and that I have reached the END of ideas ... and THEN , in that very black hole, new riff idea sparks to life :D

[@sryburn641]

Yeah. It's just part of growth. Like an innate mechanism to continually challenge yourself to be as creative as possible.

[@CollabLightIntoEarth]

For all the Radiohead gear nerds 0:04 Treefingers (possibly) 4:43 Walking on the Moon 21:13 Weird Fishes 27:52 Ful Stop 48:58 Paranoid Android 53:05 Airbag 53:41 How to Disappear Completely 1:13:59 Weird Fishes 1:14:54 15 Step 1:15:53 Pyramid Song

[@slowhandclap8314]

Thank you! Do you have any idea how he’s making the delay do those weird glitchy stutters at 1:14:54? I need to know!

[@nath1606]

And 0:00 Treefingers, I believe

[@salsabilahmedshrestho960]

you are a life saver, I have watched it at least 20-30 times. Everytime had to go through the whole thing. Thank you so much.

[@ggthewhale]

Thank you sir!

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

YES, thank you!

[@NeonRadarMusic]

He's the George Harrison of Radiohead. You take him out of a song and the whole vibe goes.

[@biblical2699]

Yorke is Lennon, the Greenwoods are McCartney, Ed is Harrison, Phil is Ringo Starr.

[@bigschnoz]

The shows with Ed and Graham Coxon have been a revelation. These guys don't put their energies into being a technical player or copycat of a hero, they invest their time and effort in finding their own thing. Its a liberating concept.

[@mattgilbert7347]

100% agree Now all we need are Lee & Thurston from Sonic Youth and we'd have the Indie thing nailed.

[@ludaheracles7201]

Yeah real musical artists

[@Superdelphinus]

It’s amazing how rare players like this are too, at least on KZbin. Wall to wall shred w*****s

[@MongerOfStrings8222]

@@Superdelphinus shredding is impressive but I still hate it.

[@tunzsyt7774]

@@MongerOfStrings8222 most of the time it's just used to show-off lmao

[@nicksimms3771]

Instead of sleeping or studying for my 8:00AM midterm tomorrow, I’m sitting here at 2:00AM watching Ed talk about the Police

[@nicksimms3771]

I need to re-evaluate my life

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

Me too haha

[@jonahlouque9621]

Same but it’s 4:00am for me

[@thefeelcompany]

I bet you did ok!

[@antonr.2101]

"It's great being in Radiohead.....cuz you got a license to do this shit, right?" Ed is officially my hero....his energy and love of music spills into his creativity in the most incredible fashion...what an authentic guy! I'm SO FIRED UP RIGHT NOW!!!

[@rickenbacker40011]

This is the most influential and important interviews for me as a guitar player Ed O’Brien feels so cool to listen to, he just feels like a friend

[@gabriellevesque-lessard5052]

he is probably high as fuck !

[@StrengthScholar0]

@@gabriellevesque-lessard5052 what?

[@SnaFOo75]

@@gabriellevesque-lessard5052 YOU are high as fk lol

[@iliveonatropicalisland6086]

@@gabriellevesque-lessard5052 yeah he's like 6'5"

[@jaimegallegos6299]

Ed O'Brien explaining us why Radiohead music is magic... It's not about technique, it's all about atmosphere, color, texture, feelings. On looking for new sounds since the beginning. What a great message to everyone. The achievements of this band will last for ages

[@19markz67]

I have been an architect and visual artist all my life. I decided to learn guitar at age 58. This is the first guitarist that makes sense to me. Finally!

[@MSS-g7f]

19MarkZ I'm 57, re-learned guitar 2 years ago after a 35 year lunch break. Now into both synths and guitars to create my own sonuspheres. Best thing I've ever done.

[@Noisehead101]

Top bloke. I'd imagine there's not many members of some of the biggest bands in the world that would give up hours of their time to do this.

[@thesafetyoflifeatsea]

Lenny Henry, you mean to promote their upcoming solo record...? 😀

[@aaronhurley76]

Your avatar looks like Ainsley Harriott, not Lenny Henry.... but I'm guessing that's the joke.

[@affalaffaa]

@@thesafetyoflifeatsea Yeah, I bet he's hoping that pans out otherwise he's not got anything to fall back on. He really needs this...

[@albertorivera7937]

Dan, you contradicting guitar legend Ed O’Brien AND being wrong about it will be your greatest story 40 years from now! Credit to all parties involved for being complete gentlemen about it. Just precious.

[@Pyriscent]

The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!

[@jtn191]

@@Pyriscent STFU, stop copying/pasting that drivel

[@vegisaynom]

@@jtn191 it's so damn annoying right? I'm just trying to read other peoples interesting insights and opinions and that copy pasted crap is plastered everywhere

[@vita1ogy.]

@@Pyriscent What do you listen to, fuckface?

[@Itsyaboy88]

@@Pyriscentgenius steals, talent borrows.

[@IWishUWereTacos]

I love seeing Ed get the spotlight. He's such a texture genius and also seems to be a lovely human

[@larryorgans2665]

48:51 - Ed's voice is accidentally routed through a delay pedal somehow...

[@jesseb5257]

lmao

[@casenowie]

Hahaha

[@nicktaylor1902]

Legend has it his voice just does that sometimes

[@jamespanther-cannon5611]

Nick Taylor Legend also has his it that his delay speaks before him.

[@keithmoran8004]

Ironically, I always think of Airbag from Ok computer when I hear the first note of the intro music for That Pedal Show

[@ninevehguitar]

Keith Moran Me too 😂

[@alexstewart839]

@@ninevehguitar That makes three of us

[@francoschiappapietra3821]

@@alexstewart839 four of us

[@fredtaylor9792]

Yep

[@brubarurno]

Same!

[@davidcomesanagonzalez5540]

Korg needs to make him a Miku signature that only screams "EEEEED"

[@Pyriscent]

The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!

[@TG22222]

@@Pyriscent fuck off

[@jorgepeterbarton]

Sometimes all i need is the ED that i breathe. @@Pyriscent

[@TheClevelandSteamer]

@@Pyriscent WOW, we got a hardcore Hollies fan here...welcome!

[@Tennis214]

Pyris lmao. Watch rick beato break that zeppelin bs down. I’m sorry to break it to you, but you just don’t understand music

[@electronicaudioexperiments]

This was like an episode of Inside the Actors Studio but for pedal nerds. 11/10 interview.

[@leftchicago]

Ed O'Brien honking the horn was worth the price of admission.

[@Real_Boye]

Ed breaking down his loops from Ful Stop gave me chills

[@chaz32]

Props to the big names for sitting down with us fellow pedal freaks, these guys can easily cite busy schedules so good on 'em.

[@hoboroadie]

Its a bit of a relief to see a pro who dabbles in pedal porn. All my friends are the guitar-cord-amp type players and I can't really share any of my enthusiasm with them.

[@tallalexander]

hoboroadie - Those people aren’t your friends. You need to get yourself some new friends 😉

[@daemonelectricity]

@@hoboroadie And the sad thing is that every one of them could sound _better_ with the right pedals. Just because you like the sound of your guitar and amp doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement. It's just technophobe nonsense.

[@BobbyHill26]

Daemon Electricity It is just as easy for someone that prefers going straight from guitar to amp to speaker to say that all this pedal stuff is just technophile nonsense. I think pedals are great tools for getting across the vibe you want, but you can get great tones from running straight into an amp and if that is the feeling that someone wants, who are you to criticize?

[@daemonelectricity]

@@BobbyHill26 "if that is the feeling that someone wants, who are you to criticize?" The criticism is usually coming the other way, as someone boasts loudly of their superiority for running their guitar directly into the amp. The choice is yours, but most (not all) of the people I know who are direct plug-in purists are the ones complaining about pedals or congratulating themselves for not using them or "hiding" behind them. The one friend I know who doesn't really harp on it just doesn't obsess over gear at all. I also think people who criticize something without trying it and judge others for doing it are worthy of some criticism.

[@JohnPatt]

Forget That Pedal Show, this has now jumped to being one of my favourite videos on KZbin, period. Ed whipping out “Ful Stop” to demonstrate the loop construction had me speechless. What an intimate and perfect peak behind the curtain of my favourite band of all time, all amongst the humble and warm comfort of the That Pedal Show set. Amazing, thank you Dan and Mick

[@szlafarski]

That was one of the most amazing displays of music and technology I have ever witnessed. My brain is a puddle.

[@Pyriscent]

The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!

[@JohnPatt]

Pyris omg, you’re so brave and noble. I’ll have a medal prepared for your pronto! Thank you, bearer of justice.

[@cmousdale]

@@Pyriscent Are you going to post that on every comment on here? That was a coincidence on ONE of their songs?! They have quite a lot of songs now… move on dude.

[@thermoboy]

I didn't expect Eeeeed to namedrop so many bands. Ride, Slowdive, Andy Summers, The Edge. It's great to finally hear a member of Radiohead do that, allowing you to connect the dots with "the others". Such a humble man too. Wow.

[@youloveme163]

When he mentioned ride and slowdive he became the coolest person ever in my mind. Shoegaze is awesome. And his passion for music and unique guitar style is amazing. Such a cool dude!

[@Wayner71]

Ed is being quite humble and gracious in this interview as is his nature. Led Zeppelin is no more virtuosic than Radiohead. Radiohead's career has already gone on for many more years than Led Zeppelin's. The magic inherent in Radiohead's songs is more than a match for Led Zeppelin's (and I am a lover of Led Zeppelin's music). Radiohead are masters of emotional virtuosity. Ed is illuminating how various ingredients create the tone-palate of a Radiohead song and this is fascinating.

[@antonigolkin6876]

Do you consider RHCP are great too?

[@eqx7168]

Zeppelin did a lot of innovation in a short time. Page particularly was extremely groundbreaking from like 1968 to 1974. They laid a lot of groundwork. They also explored a lot of styles. Radiohead was more innovative in their ability to merge various styles while keeping an extremely unique sound

[@VarsityAthlete04]

@@antonigolkin6876 I do

[@birdsiview6845]

I think Radiohead would have blown minds back in Led Zep days, they’d be like pink floyd + jimmy hendrix hanging out tripping and they all met inside each others mind and hallucinated watching some band called radiohead, well maybe i didn’t explain that correctly.

[@indigofruit59]

Bands like Radiohead stand on the shoulders of pioneers like led zeppelin. All four of led zeppelin had years of experience before they formed the band. They broke new ground with every album and sold out every gig they did, for ten years, until they were hit by tragedy.

[@fishysquash6756]

16:46 ".. I've just finished making a record myself..." :0

[@FossilFishy]

The single most inspiring video on music I’ve seen. I’m 53. I feel justified in a completely non-cynical, non-ironic way. What I do is so idiosyncratic that I’m always struggling to explain it to the folks with raised, skeptics eyebrows. But I love it, really love it, to the point of goosebumps, and now I might just believe that that’s enough to keep doing it. Thank you and Ed so, so much.

[@cjgsicknote]

Love this comment

[@thermoboy]

Bless you man.

[@budgetguitarist]

I'm the same age and feel the same way. I'm not what you'd call a big Radiohead fan, but I loved some of their songs - Creep in particular. Radiohead fans might cringe because it's probably their most popular song, but that song was just awesome. If that song came out brand new right now, I'd say it was the best thing on the market by far. If you don't know any Radiohead, go listen to it and tell me it isn't brilliant. What a delightful guy and delightful interview. Very inspiring, I agree. Damn.

[@GatorBait_Studio]

Holy shit its like hit the 53 year old struggling musician slash hobbyist slash bedroom producers.. this is a life changing video. You and Ed brought actual magic to the internet.

[@rhynhardtk]

Dude, you have to watch 'Devin Townsend Guitar Clinic London 2019'. Probably the best guitar clinic I ever watched, and I didn't learn a damn thing about the guitar. Don't know if you're into his stuff, but he talks a lot about his own idiosyncratic music and finally finding the freedom to just play exactly what he wants to play. Might be right up your alley. Inspired the crap out of me.

[@markhopkinsmusic]

I love how Ed seems like a genuine guy who just happens to be in one of the dopest bands ever. What a great dude!

[@Johnny6666]

It's great to hear Ed say: "We didn't know (about gear)..." And it really is true - unless you knew someone older and (musically) wiser in the 1980s or early 90s, you had to rely on what you could only AFFORD to know. Mostly, that meant the odd guitar magazine, which was stuck on either hair metal shredders or SRV blooze clones and was effectively ALL about technique. There really was no way for kids from nowhere to make gear connections outside of knowing brand names: HOW to use gear was rarely discussed, and when it was, casually offhand reference was made to completely unattainable amps, guitars and pedals. Prior to a broader mainstream Internet presence (say, 1995), our knowledge was so severely limited. It's nice to know bands like Radiohead were in exactly the same boat. :)

[@chis5050]

I remember feeling the same way growing up trying to learn guitar in the early 2000's.... I think its just a universal thing when you don't know your stuff, there's so much to know.....

[@BrianLeverett]

You’re so right!

[@michaelgraham9774]

It honestly seemed like the guitar zeitgeist got stuck on technical proficiency for a LONG time. Not many magazines or publications gave too much individual attention to guitarists who used their instrument as a tool for writing and experimenting for a while.

[@semin811]

I never was a big fan of Radiohead, and now I feel GENUINELY sorry and guilty. For not having known a guy who's such humble and wonderful. This guy is the virtuoso of his own thing! And plus, what a pleasant and beautiful voice he has got. I felt like writing down his entire words. So many nice quotes and so inspiring!

[@TheMadisonHang]

@51:00 its wonderful to think, he has in his own mind all those days and memories of those moments, that are the seeds of the sounds that we all know and have heard and love

[@theimmediate2536]

You're both great interviewers. I've been doing that for 25 years and too many people don't listen or give the guest the space / opportunity to expound on what they're most passionate about. This episode is a perfect example of how to showcase the work of a genius, without being sycophantic or getting in the way. What a lovely man Ed is. And what excellent men you are.

[@markjohns5640]

TheImmediate I agree, Mick and Dan did a great job in interviewing, asking interesting questions and giving space for replies. One of the best shows (of any show) that I’ve seen in a long time. Awesome!

[@RDC_2424]

He respected you and you him and it was lovely. Simple. Also Mick-how cool is it when guitarist from Radiohead says wishes he could play like you 😮

[@CNCTEMATIC]

Holy shit!! I'm freaking out! My favourie band, my favourite show, I know people say this a lot but I've never clicked on anything faster ever!

[@imslicc]

same here.

[@landonbailey]

me too

[@fishfingers160]

Pornhub?? 😂😂

[@_f_unicorn_7941]

I can third that. Could have watched hours of that type of stuff.

[@Overworkt]

Majority of my playing is taken up with Radiohead! I can't play much else 😅

[@rafsbio]

The day has arrived. I’m not crying. You’re crying.

[@tomjames7894]

I saw the term "music journalism" used in several comments about this episode and I was struck by the accuracy of that. The hour spent watching reminded me of the hours I spent many years ago reading interviews with some of the most creative and innovative artists of the time, when the music magazines like Rolling Stone and NME had writers who, like you Dan & Mick, were able to sit down with the artist and have a real conversation. And it was very special when an artist like Ed O'Brien wanted to talk about how things like truth, honesty, and integrity were important to them in terms of their music, and their lives. Many thanks to Dan & Mick, and a huge thank you to Ed O'Brien, for making this episode one to remember and revisit often.

[@lforcoyen]

I had never hear Ed talk before. The guy is so humble, down on earth and thoughtful!

[@paulitik7]

There is no music journalism out there that was as informative as this. Thank you guys for this!

[@hosoiarchives4858]

So true

[@fenderberg]

I want someone to look at me just like Dan and Nick looked at Ed in the intro ❤️😅

[@omiska]

And be sure to marry that person...

[@noahtysonhighlonesome8117]

Get better at music, or sex.

[@RESCUE94]

Start sucking

[@Sommerlath2006]

This guy has a crucial part in one of the biggest musical achievements in history (Radiohead’s whole career) yet he sounds so humble and down to Earth. One has to think it’s all related.

[@sagittated]

Like the way he connected being nice to your crew being reflected in your art.

[@satorified1612]

I’ve been a Radiohead nut for 30 years and this the first interview with Ed. Fascinating stuff. (And I also love Regatta de Blanc…..).

[@christiant.8834]

You guys should totally give John Frusciante a call for this show! I`ll gladly donate in order to get an episode about him !!

[@henryc9285]

I literally can't agree more

[@sillysausage4549]

Yeah good luck with that. The RHCP can barely get him to appear in their band, let alone fly to England to appear on TPS

[@luizspindola]

He would show with a bunch of drum machines and synths and no guitars whatsoever

[@TanguyBlanchard]

@@luizspindola yeah he would. He still plays

[@luizspindola]

@@TanguyBlanchard I know... it's a joke heehehe

[@JordanKilliard]

Amazing! What a humble bloke he is too. I want a Memory Man now...

[@michaelbast8250]

Okay guys this is the best show ever. Sonic landscapes are all about leveraging the strength of a pedal with a suitable guitar part and who better to talk about this than Ed O'Brien!!!

[@paultiplea]

Agreed. Only other person I can think of that would be as good or better is The Edge.

[@jevinedric5390]

This is officially the best video on KZbin right now.

[@perudolux]

You are so right

[@Pyriscent]

The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he didn't care for the GREATEST ALBUM EVER MADE BY HUMANS (sgt. peppers isn't my favorite but it is amazing) but he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!

[@multiplecigsgirlrot]

@@Pyriscent stole from albert hammond? where? also Sgt pepper wasn't that good imo everyone is entitled to their own opinion

[@multiplecigsgirlrot]

@@Pyriscent also yes they did... in creep and they evolved way past that era

[@holdenmcmurphy6141]

Pyris I love the notion of thieving music. It’s such a commodified and capitalistic idea. Reminds you that nothing is sacred or shareable today. Only market, dollar value, and lawsuits. What’s worse is that the public swallows up the legalistic rhetoric and reinforces this idea of ‘art as ownership’.

[@erasmusherzen]

"It's so important in the music to see the fallibility and the humanity of people" Wise words from Ed O'Brien! Excellent chat, thanks so much.

[@chrisvsmusicny]

Speaking of delays, rewatching this episode is helping me get through a 6-hour layover between flights. I have recently procured an EOB strat, and this interview is filling me with enough creative energy to push through the wait to play it when I get home. Cheers! 🍻

[@cosmicphoto05]

I love Ed’s humility. He’s a true inspiration.

[@JonnyKaine]

I think Ed just sold me a guitar. I want that sustainer strat.

[@paullee3660]

Or you could get an ebow or add the sustainer to an existing guitar. Save a bit of cash.

[@nath1606]

@@paullee3660 Ed did add a sustainer to his old Clapton Strat. It totally ruined it. And an Ebow only operates on one string, it's cool but it's quite limited

[@magusking9215]

At least get a professional opinion about your guitar and which sustainer pickup to get ( unless you are a Pro Luthier yourself ) Anyway, I bought Ed 's Strat and it's pretty great - costs only 1K

[@texanfournow]

Got mine and I love it. A very special strat, worth every cent.

[@TheNewzbreak]

It's an amazing guitar, I owned one for a while, soo many cool sounds you can get out of it.

[@EricNielsen85]

Holly Moses... Congrats guys. You just keep moving the bar upwards and giving us GREAT content and amazing guests. Thank you sincerely.

[@DaveBleeds]

Even more than him being an artist and musician, Ed O'Brien is a fantastic performer. Super inspiring to see a guy perform his effects as part of his guitar work. It reminds me of Jimi Hendrix!

[@glenneyre]

I was at the Radiohead show in Chicago in 2018 and the only mistake I caught was one of the drummers dropped a stick in one song. BUT he managed to catch it on the way down and still didnt miss a beat with the rest of what was going on. These guys are unreal live

[@thegood9]

the Police hit me the same way...never the same after that. Being the same age as Ed, he is reciting my musical life as well, lol.

[@ericgiribaldi1531]

While this is a pedal show and we all love pedals, this might be my favorite episode of recent. I love bluesbreakers, I love rats, but I think you blokes are really onto something when you have guests on. Everything always circles back to the boards which is great, but Ed talked way more about music and the path, which was a real treat. Thank you Dan and Mick, top notch shit as always.

[@ciggy_]

What the hell guys, came here for some gear talk and all of a sudden I’m having a spiritual awakening regarding music, ego and purpose, if this Radiohead thing doesn’t work out I’ll be the first in line to meet yogi master O’Brien in his guitar shed of wisdom somewhere in the British countryside

[@ThatPedalShow]

I had exactly the same reaction. Mick here. It's been quite profound, in fact. About time! :0)

[@distorson]

As a bass player I really enjoyed Dan and Micks reactions when Ed said how much he likes playing bass :)

[@jaycampbell3492]

I just love the honest and loving constant smile from Mick when lookin at Ed. That's wholesome as hell.

[@ElPedro212]

I'm so inspired. Forget best TPS, that was one of the best hours I've spent. Going to try to keep Ed on my shoulder when I play. Thanks so much

[@samwatson8747]

I might cry. It's only an actual bona fide musical genius. First Coxon and now this! Radiohead are the best band in the history of music. Most influential. Most innovative. All the adjectives. Watching Ed (and Jonny and Thom and Colin and Phil and sometimes Clive) make music is one of life's greatest pleasures. Amazing achievement to get him on the show guys. Ok time to watch...

[@samwatson8747]

Incredible. Best episode ever. Thanks guys. Nels Cline next please :)

[@casenowie]

4:42 A Hard Days Night...? It can't be....Oh no, Walking On The Moon. Hahaha Love Radiohead. The Bends is one of my favourite albums ever!

[@nclsrfn]

YES.

[@Pyriscent]

The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he didn't care for the GREATEST ALBUM EVER MADE BY HUMANS (sgt. peppers isn't my favorite but it is amazing) but he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!

[@slawaxas]

@@Pyriscent OKC > Sgt. Peppers

[@MichaelColombo]

I thought the same thing :)

[@MichaelColombo]

C'mon, everyone steals. George Harrison had to pay up when he ripped off He's So Fine by the Chiffons. I don't mind though, My Sweet Lord is still a tremendous song. @@Pyriscent

[@ShaharSagi1]

Timestamps (I was sure someone has already done it): 0:04 Santa Tereza (EOB) 4:44 Walking on the moon (Police) 21:05 Weird Fishes/Arpeggi 27:48 Ful Stop 48:41 Paranoid Android 52:48 Airbag 53:32 How to Disappear Completely 1:14:00 Santa Tereza (EOB) 1:14:54 15 Step 1:15:50 Pyramid Song

[@releaseme7554]

Ed in my book is a definite guitar hero and has inspired me to explore the realm of sound and space

[@martinpre7572]

HAHAHAHA the card apologie for walking on the moon... great

[@merbertancriwalli8622]

Lovin it too! Dylan?

[@misterguitargeek]

Haha, they know how the Internet works

[@Pyriscent]

The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he didn't care for the GREATEST ALBUM EVER MADE BY HUMANS (sgt. peppers isn't my favorite but it is amazing) but he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!

[@kukoshkin]

@@Pyriscent lul nice copypast idiot

[@chrispschultz]

Am I the only one to hear "Hard Days Night" before the next chord then it's "Walking on the Moon"

[@funkadelic1967]

I heard it too mate so you're not on your own lol.

[@DavidWatts83]

Yes i heard it too.

[@AdityaChatterjee42]

oh man I thought I was alone

[@TheSpoonwood]

That's what I thought also.

[@TylerRein]

Same!

[@vincenttuckwood]

About 20 minutes in, and this is giving the Graham Coxon episode a run for the money- fantastic!

[@coldacre]

Vincent Tuckwood it’s better. Ed’s better. he’s the ultimate pedal board maestro. this is easily the best episode they’ve ever done. Ed is a genius

[@fishfingers160]

@@coldacre 2 very different guitar players. To say one is better than the other is just daft.

[@dmrsk1899]

@@fishfingers160 agree with you. Two guitar players with different styles. A bit impossible to compare them. Gotta love both.

[@bleeknoir]

I love that Ed named Will Sergeant. The most criminally underrated guitarist. I've seen The Bunnymen 14 or so times, and Will is always remarkable. For first timers, check out Heaven Up Here, the album. You're welcome.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Cheers Bleekb

[@bleeknoir]

@@ThatPedalShow Always a pleasure gents. Great show as always.

[@TheWoodHerder]

For a huge fan of TPS and Radiohead this was a really special show. To see someone who was a real influence in my younger days talk at length and realize he’s just another guitar player like the rest of us for the most part, just absolutely wonderful.

[@motherofcups9374]

Can't understand why this show is free!!! THIS IS AMAZING

[@ellie-jay2217]

They do get paid for this, definitely don't be fooled. But it is amazing ,👍

[@DavidWilliams-iq3eu]

Buy a t-shirt

[@Kenneyty]

Shh. Don’t give them ideas. Who am I kidding? I’m already on Patreon

[@davidburke2132]

Listening to this interview/chat confirms to me what I’ve thought about Radiohead for a long time (being a massive fan of theirs for more than 20 years)... and that is that Thom Yorke was so lucky to find himself associated with musicians like Ed (and all the others in the band) who ultimately were and are prepared to leave their ego at the door... prepared to push boundaries, upset conventions, do what’s needed to serve the song (or do nothing to serve the song)... and ultimately were prepared to go with him into what is often a weird musical world even when at times I’m sure it was hard, uncomfortable and made them very insecure. But, what I’ve also realised is that I’ve been somewhat missing the point thinking about the others being prepared to go where Thom’s compositions were taking them... Radiohead is clearly a band in the truest sense and without any one of these guys those compositions would sound so very different.

[@linksayajin2958]

So fucking different*

[@davidburke2132]

@@linksayajin2958 ewwww!! You linked my comment to one of the least interesting Radiohead songs! 😜

[@linksayajin2958]

@@davidburke2132 as we say in Brasil: I can lose a friend, but i'll never lose a joke ; )

[@thebestian]

You can be an amazingly technical guitar player but without songwriting skills and musicianship you are nothing. And this guy proves that perfectly.

[@thebestian]

@Cole Stanley yeah I dunno. Joe is a good live performer, who puts together a lot of older artists techniques into his playing to then create something different. I was more talking about those people who shred away on Instagram and say they're better than the original artist, and then release zero original songs. No hate on Joe from me. Hes doing a good job helping to keep certain music's alive. But I get where you're coming from.

[@RSidd]

As a painter and a huge Radiohead fan, this interview was as relevant to me as it is to any musician out there. So much of what he says inspires me to be brave and confident with my art. And what an genuine and wholesome human being Ed is. Would love to meet him someday. You guys did a wonderful job with this interview.

[@TNTales]

When it becomes about the ego, the music will desert you. Chills.

[@bengo_thard]

I've never really connected with Radiohead's music but watching this has given me a much deeper appreciation for what they do. And, on top of being a truly gifted musician, he seems to be a genuinely lovely person. An absolute gem of an episode, thank you all for gifting us with it.

[@briancooper5017]

Agree whole heartedly

[@ricardocardenas186]

A great musician, seems like a great guy, from one of the greatest bands on Earth, and hearing him talk so candidly about insecurity and creation: wonderful. Impeccable interview :D:D:D

[@CoenBijpost]

“You got to laugh at the car crash”, that’s probably the best tip in this whole vid :) So down to earth.

[@SamuelPHell]

Watching this for the fourth time now, so good. There was quite a bit of buildup to Ed’s solo record, and I was really curious, given his role in Radiohead, what a solo EOB record would sound like. Earth blew me away. I listened to it over and over as I drove to the Oregon coast, going through the Pacific Northwest rainforests. Earth very much sounds like a place, and whenever I listen I think of that 9-hour drive and all the scenery. As a huge Radiohead fan, Earth is by far my favorite solo record from the group, and in my opinion, the best. I feel like I better understand Ed’s role in the band now and it is significant to say the least.

[@DanSing-rr6ge]

My eob stands out of my guitar collection just because I love it the most ❤

[@mattg9169]

I was born around the same time frame. I love that he mentions Andy Summers, Johnny Marr and the Edge as his favorites. They are my faves as well.

[@markpfeffer7487]

TPS dudes. This is a thorough progression in the realm of music journalism. Next level stuff. Thankya. Keep going, love you guys.

[@jordan-qq9kj]

Cant agree more

[@geoffnightingale9290]

In a world that is sadly falling to pieces it’s heartwarming to see a musician who actually sold 50M -+ albums be honest, humble and admits I f@ck up and I’m lucky... Terrific guy .. plus the new album, wow what a line up!!

[@Soundgas]

Guys, you’ve surpassed yourselves (again). This is just the best, and Ed is a true gent. Thanks for the shout out - so happy that the Binson is in such good hands.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Us too! It couldn't have gone to a better home. Love you fellers!

[@extendedlines]

Oh wow, what an inspirational interview! Thank you gents for bringing the incredible Ed O’Brien on your show. Radiohead are one of my all-time favorite bands. He is such a lovely fellow, and brilliant musician. Many thanks.

[@chadhansen1637]

Man, I love the show every week, but this one was top of the charts. I could listen to Ed talk about his setup, history in music, songwriting process, and other andcdotes for hours and hours on end. My only complaint is 1hr19min wasn’t long enough. Fantastic show.

[@Pyriscent]

The guy from the band that stole music from Albert Hammond (proven and confirmed in a lawsuit) and others (ongoing litigation)? Yeah, I'll have to pass. I prefer integrity over talent. Just me? Of course, he likes zeppelin... another band that got their success from the theft of other's original material. SCREW MUSIC THIEVES!

[@chadhansen1637]

If you checked your facts, you’d find that they “settled” out of court, which in no way is a conviction. If they truly were guilty, all royalties would go to Albert Hammond and the hollies. They settled on a “songwriting credit”, which means that there is a percentage that is shared. Also, to my ears, they used the same 4 chord progression. If that’s the standard for theft, there are a billion of artists who use a combination of C F G D. There are only so many combinations. You should also maybe chill out and do something better with your time/life than try to prove that everyone is inferior to you.

[@SpaceDisco1]

Pyris Haha, rofl, that was literally their very first single and that was it with lawsuits. (Which was eventually settled out of court.) You basically disregard everything they did because of that? What a weird dude you are.

[@MichaelWatts]

This is absolutely solid gold, thank you from a dyed in the wool Radiohead fan. Just wonderful

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hey Michael, thanks geezer! Hope you're well dooood.

[@MichaelWatts]

That Pedal Show all good! Loving your work!

[@capeck1993]

Ed O'Brien and Jonny Greenwood have earned their places in rock history. Their compositions with Radiohead will last throughout the ages and be remembered, forever.

[@hartejdhiman4438]

Fascinating interview. For an illustrious member of possibly the biggest Rock (Avant Garde/Cutting Edge/...you name it) band, Ed couldn't be more down to earth. There are no allusions to sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll here; just pure sensibility and 'servicing the songs.' Brilliant person. I had goosebumps when Ed played his bit from Paranoid Android...a distinct feeling of "I am watching Ed of Radiohead talking about his part in a phenomenal song so matter of fact".

[@garydiamondguitarist]

Ed strikes me as a lucid, intelligent, articulate, witty guy who has excellent knowledge of gear and recall about it from years previous which is really impressive. I loved his shoutouts for ELO, Andy Summers and major 7ᵀᴴ chords. I very quickly realised I was listening to a kindred spirit as well as just a super talented player who is above-averagely skilled at ambient soundscaping. Great interview, thoroughly enjoyed that.

[@Indiesign]

Graham Coxon, Andy and now Ed O'Brian. These gentlemen are my top3 guitar wizards in the whole world. Thank you Dan and Mick for this unique opportunity to see and hear them in TPS!

[@chrisegg7936]

i’ve really never been a fan of Radiohead but i was completely enthralled by this. There’s a lot of eye-opening insight in this conversation and i’m really glad you all thought to do this.

[@chriscann2774]

I love how giddy the dude in the middle is. Sometimes interviewers ruin it with that, but he kinda does it behind Ed's back. It's awesome.

[@linksayajin2958]

Today i'm watching this for the sixth time. Still 100% worth it. One of the best things i ever watched on KZbin

[@caramujov2]

Ed looked so comfortable during this, I could hear you guys talk about music for hours and hours.

[@darren7634]

Totally awe inspiring. Been a fan since 93 and never knew the Nirvana/Pixies influence. What a humble guy Ed is.

[@TedMarimba]

That was a great episode. If you guys get Johnny Marr to the show I'll have a heart attack.

[@NonalignedVideos]

Rant aside: I can't believe you scored this excellent interview and that I get to watch this man show how he makes these classic noises. Thanks so much for that.

[@ricopaulson1]

Not only is Ed a great guitar player, he's a great singer. He keeps up with Thom Yorke adding great backing vocals, often carrying the tune live, such as Identikit. And plays some great inventive lead lines when Jonny is playing something else, Lotus Flower comes to mind. Watching them live you realize he adds a lot of atmosphere to some tracks, which is brilliant because with Thom and Jonny doing a lot of melody, a third melody could messy things up. So he plays to the song and adds color when needed. A great guy to have in your corner. I can't wait to hear his solo record.

[@UntitledKirk]

Why I like Ed's style: he's a master of the arpeggio...