The Smile - Open The Floodgates (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents The Smile performing “Open The Floodgates” live in the KEXP studio. Recorded December 15, 2022.
Thom Yorke - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keys
Jonny Greenwood - Guitar, Bass, Keys
Tom Skinner - Drums
Robert Stillman - Saxophone (on “You Will Never Work In Television Again”)
Host: Morgan
Audio Engineers: Mikko Gordon, Jon Roberts & Kevin Suggs
Audio Mixing & Mastering: Mikko Gordon
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Alaia D’Alessandro, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht
Editor: Jim Beckmann
www.thesmiletheband.com
kexp.org

[@stulad]

Thanks KEXP for effectively giving us a The Smile From The Basement!

[@latecore_]

we gotta give this man Thom Yorke his flowers while he's still with us. too many legendary songs/albums/videos/performances to count. even in the face of personal tragedy. he is a gem to our species

[@ItsWhatever24]

This is so true. If Thom died it would have a huge impact on me and my enjoyment of music. I love seeing the new things he is creating. His artistry and discipline are top tier. Gonna miss him dearly when he eventually goes to the other side…

[@jerahmaya77]

Imagine a world without Thom and co.

[@SR91313]

It would be the most impactful celebrity death by far, times a thousand. I don't know how I would feel? I know it would not be good😢

[@k-leb4671]

Damon Albarn, Thom Yorke, and Björk are probably the musicians whose deaths I fear the most. Actually, add in Jarvis Cocker too because his dress sense is probably the one I imitate the most and I'd love to meet him.

[@sydmonte6101]

Love that! Indeed a gem to our species!

[@audiochris78]

This sounds phenomenal on headphones.

[@wojt4spes]

I mean, it's freakin impossible to be that creative for so long. He is a genius.

[@tubytootoo]

I know right? How long has he been doing it? They just keep reaching deeper and deeper and finding more soulful melodies to share.

[@final_mile_music9713]

Semi modular analog synths, analog polys, an electric and a real piano. Heaven. On another level.

[@memetherapy]

Never take these boys for granted. They have given so much to us and future people already.

[@adamburton7471]

This song made me cry when I got to see it live. This version also “opened the floodgates” for me. Those piano chords are so comforting.

[@WavesofMagenta]

fuck i bet man. good on ya for catching it live :)

[@janrychly6651]

Wait, does "opening the floodgates" mean "start crying"? I haven't thought about that!

[@jdpower6360]

That’s a perfectly pretty composition. These KEXP recordings are seriously studio album quality.

[@produccionesdebajosrecurso7451]

This song live is radiohead at its peak level , for real

[@produccionesdebajosrecurso7451]

hell, it could be on in rainbows

[@jacvic0790]

I totally agree! The first time I saw this video it brought me to tears because of how beautiful it sounded

[@sparky1186]

I am ascending. I am floating..

[@Bobo-td9ce]

Who needs flowers when you're manifesting beauty

[@steelcityspeedshopj.r6942]

I love how Thom Randomly takes pictures sometimes it’s really great

[@final_mile_music9713]

You tube compresses the crap out of recordings. This is like fourth gen sound (KEXP file, upload file, you tube compression and then your machine). And it STILL sound fantastic.

[@ayushsharma9036]

Immortal...this is what a man that has achieved immortality sounds like

[@tasteinmusic3510]

Love Thom's chord progression. Could play it for hours.

[@DailyNihilism]

That d sus2 tho

[@lukemacducci]

Ladies and gentlemen, Jonny Greenwood

[@lms2932]

Ladies and gentlemen, Thom Yorke

[@marianpenaflor4913]

Definition of perfection

[@oui2611]

thom and jonny are two beautiful human beings

[@rjensen2586]

This is the closest I can find to the version they played when I saw them live. What an amazing experience.

[@mealsome5241]

love tom in how he always isn't afraid to experiment and be different

[@krono-or7nb]

this rendition almost makes want cry it’s so good

[@MicahBuzanMUSIC]

I can't wait for LP 2, and hopefully many more to come from these guys. This is something special.

[@adkh2112]

The smile never clicked with me until now (and i am a huge radiohead fan)....this was sublime

[@RCCPLL7]

Can't describe this song with my words

[@DailyNihilism]

Yep whatever I say won't describe how I feel

[@sanvecino]

mind exploding in thousand pieces

[@tubytootoo]

Man, this song has me firmly in the feels this morning. Very happy to have this song.

[@josecarloscaceresdiaz7170]

Is so sad and beautiful in that same way, melancholy, dreams, desires, in definitible is life

[@MrSanzen]

Quanto ti adoro Jonny!!!

[@FlowersfOrdaysart]

the beginning is so freaking magical.....

[@carlagerezlescano3466]

Gracias por tanto...

[@MulaMonroe]

At first I couldn’t get with the smile but this song popped up on Spotify playlist and I’ve been hooked ever since.

[@AR91q]

that's perfection 😭

[@QKvox]

That improv thom was doing at the end is magical

[@davexxx5175]

Totally amazing!

[@PabloAfroSamurai]

The floodgates in my eyes were open alright

[@lucavaccargiu2573]

Questa è un'opera d'arte!!!! Ma come fa'?... è incredibile...

[@REGULARTRONIX]

"No panic. No strugglin'. And no one gets hurt." Fuck, please.

[@mojakamit6704]

Shed a tears on that part

[@izzyhezz]

Goosebumps! Absolutely beautiful! ❤!

[@Lezdoval]

Gracias Tom Yorke, Gracias Jonny Greenwood creci escuchando su musica con Radiohead y ahora The Smile es un gusto saber que siguen inovando, simplemente gracias, son una inspiración espero poder hacer musica como lo hacen.

[@sonofasabra]

Beautiful longing combined with hope and faith. Healing and gorgeous song.

[@ericoestreich2835]

❤

[@ikea_manager_pok]

fell in love with this song when i first heard it, and realizing that this version is recorded on my birthday makes it even better!

[@Thom_Yorky]

Thank you Thom

[@manganese333]

I absolutely love this song and this performance- especially the beginning. Such beauty! ❤

[@Mikes-Lakelandwalksnwildcamps]

This is ridiculously good 🧘🏻‍♂️

[@nuotonelblu]

I'm in awe.. just beautiful.

[@lisaapthorp2729]

A rose by any other name

[@markpalmer932]

Oooooosh!

[@infernality]

Это шедевр. Точно говорю.

[@wysiwygdies]

So lead us out of darkness.

[@LakinKrystle]

And with that you now know Thom York has found “True Love” 💗

[@Cyrdut]

Parfaitement sublime..... J'ai la chair de poule à chaque fois que je l'écoute !

[@drtchocky]

Am I really in before a million comments?!

[@rafaelmachado288]

They never disappoint

[@KennethTakanami]

Always thought this would end up a Radiohead cut, but glad it was released regardless.

[@jeremymr]

0:05 - who else thought of the theme song to Mr. Rogers... 😄

[@lifemusic1980]

Happy Thom 😌🖤

[@pamela8329]

Rhythm & motion. Yes! Thanks KEXP ❤📻

[@zvodin1209]

favorite track off the album

[@mykedsgn6933]

Love this version so much, beautiful

[@johanpersson597]

That's a good song !

[@yogevnir8721]

Many thanks KEXP for this one. Amazing performance and sound

[@berlyngrey9242]

I've never gotten to see Thom n Co live ever and its a big regret of mine, being that RH is my favorite so I hope I get to see TS

[@CullenX]

Incredible

[@williansantini]

beautiful

[@MichaelBosley]

Gorgeous

FINALLY

[@123mjolie]

OMG !! It's Perfect!!! Thank you!!!

[@azulmismo]

stunning and beautiful ❤

[@genx8889]

Amazing love song

[@joannacaballero9334]

Love Thom!!! Good stuff!

[@drbas81]

PURE BEAUTY ♥

[@VerasFawaz]

Beautiful

[@peace-love-rock]

This is beautiful ❤

[@cristinapanazza6067]

Speechless ... I❤U so much

[@anslhey]

so beautiful

[@brokenactors1195]

Perfection

[@rozawiatrova4526]

Fabulous performance of a magic song

[@derrickmorrell8275]

Such brilliance.

[@Howareyouzig]

This is pure emotion. I recently got out of a long relationship and actually saw the smile with my ex. Ever since then I have only felt good things and a very strong gut feeling that I’m gonna make it! Listening to this song gives me hope of a future where all my dreams come true. Thank you The Smile you changed my life

[@manriquebecerril9655]

Hermosa experiencia

[@shootermcgavin3077]

Saw them in Detroit. Awesome show!

[@gavinhernandez8232]

wow

[@WaaDoku]

Wow

[@Dangelo-l6g]

Now I’m not going to say I’m a stoner cause I’m not( I don’t condone it) but since I’ve discovered this song in 2022 everyday at 4:30 I come home and smoke my joint and play this song on repeat… my what an experience…… that’s all I got to say

[@andreacolitto3289]

So fuckin good

[@mirzaatlic9977]

hit

[@liquidator_999]

☺️📱🎧🔊

[@HronisArva]

🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@balintszalmas]

Thom Yorke new project ?

[@SumriseHD]

Hi Phil Swift here from Flex Tape

[@danniel_right5010]

Minecraft music be like

[@user-zv7lm8uk7h]

The Yawn.

[@jacvic0790]

What? These guys are awesome!

[@cristiannavarro736]

🫶🏼🫶🏼