Thom Yorke: "Daily Battles"

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke visits the Ed Sullivan Theater for this stunning performance of a song from the new film "Motherless Brooklyn." #Colbert #ThomYorke #Radiohead
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[@saakaarvashisht2802]

The man says "Thank You" after the performance but it feels like a "Thank You, you're allowed to clap now". Absolute God.

[@fatimaig6831]

we are living in the same generation as thom yorke

[@sudanbewaobdedebo]

I agree wholeheartedly! He is a pure gift to music. Voice of a angel

[@emichaparro1204]

We live in a society

[@rawsammi]

We are alive at the same time as Thom Yorke 😳 wow that is so crazy; congrats, everybody!!!

[@willswan7714]

I’ve never known an artist who has impacted me as much as Thom Yorke has.

[@matthewmangum6320]

For me personally it was “The Voice”, Steve Perry!

[@nicvzr]

I wish i knew someone irl who loved Thom as much as me

[@matthewmangum6320]

Everyone has their own personal all time favorite singer. It just so happens that I was 15 years old in 1979 and I heard “Lights” by JOURNEY and I’d never heard such an amazing voice in my life. So there you go! Matty

[@Mr13Ganache]

same, Kid A being the turning point for me, even if I enjoyed Radiohead since their beginning.

[@willswan7714]

I didn’t like Kid A at first and now I’ve come to realize how deeply moving that album is.

[@masarothgames]

He is a glorious musician. We are so lucky to have him in our lives.

[@cosmiccreator]

♥

[@fi3_fitri504]

I agree... he's blessing for our lives..🤗

[@Outrjs]

Has it been 27 years?

[@blendonator]

I couldn't have said it better myself! 👍🎼🎶🤘😲

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

One of the best today I’d say, he has a legacy too

[@sudanbewaobdedebo]

This man is a prophet who has been singing about the chaos of the world for over 20 years, and his voice really soothes my soul

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

Ditto

[@calebdickerson2003]

Agreed my brethren

[@nicelyou772]

He’s not .

[@daniellerogers6045]

@@nicelyou772 You're not.

[@daniellerogers6045]

@@nicelyou772 Just kidding. Maybe you are.

[@ibassnote]

A man, a voice, minimal piano accompaniment. Yet, it sounds huge, floats in the air, hauntingly gorgeous. Lots of people can sing and play the piano, in fact, we have more young virtuosos than ever before who can play just about anything. But the gravitas needed to communicate a song like this, the skills needed to keep that narrative floating in the air with seemingly no support, no strings, is pure artistry. I can’t be more impressed by this.

[@amyelizabeth529]

So eloquently and beautifully worded. Thank you. 👏 My words seem so pultry in comparison - ethereal, angelic, effortless, recondite, simplistic yet complex and resounding. Pure Thom Yorke.

[@knivesout33]

This masterpiece deserved this well written intelligent comment.

[@amyelizabeth529]

@@knivesout33 Agree with you 💯%!

[@ozone2639]

More than ever before? You must be like 14 years old. Have you not heard of the 70's? He pales in comparison to most musicians of tha era.

[@ibassnote]

Ok, Boomer. You’ve twisted the meaning of my comment so you could vent your deep, anonymous, anger and vitriol out into the world. Let’s go through this in a way you can understand. Thom is NOT a virtuoso, which is my point. Thom, like musicians In the ‘70’s were mostly self-taught and yes, there were a lot of great musicians from that era. There were virtuosos in the 70’s. But at that time it was highly unusual for musicians outside the classical world to graduate from conservatories. Nowadays, MOST professional musicians graduate from some type of higher musical education. I know because I am a professional musician based in New York and I see them pouring out of the schools, all highly trained on their instruments able to play almost any style of music. That did not exist on the scene in the same way before say the 2000’s. Perhaps you feel the need to extol the virtues of the 70’s but there is no need, we all know there were great musicians in EVERY era. That seems obvious enough. But besides, what would be the point of appreciating Thom Yorke only in relation to another eras musicians? I was merely appreciating him for his artistry. Singularly, of and for its own sake. Would it be necessary to compare him to say Bach and other musicians of the 1730’s? He certainly pales to Bach, but why would I ever say that? Perhaps if you commented “He’s good but I still find artist of the ‘70’s to be more compelling”. That seems like an intelligent comment, doesn’t it? That comment remains open for discussion. But beginning a comment with the pedestrian insult of being “14 years old” makes you seem either old and bitter or just sad and angry. Add that you hide behind an alias indicates that you are not strong enough to stand behind your opinions and greatly discredits your thesis.

[@tasteinmusic3510]

Dawn Chorus, Suspiria, Unmade, Daily Battles... he wrote some amazing piano songs lately

[@OfficialMyxomatosis]

I do not know why I am typing this... Dawn Chorus dropped me to the ground the first time I heard it and I was walking my dog. (RIP Cooper 10/30/20) The song instantly transported me back to the last week of my father's 4 year battle with lung cancer and the day he died. He was tied of the Dawn Chorus. It was okay and time. I remember asking him that morning if he was scared and he said, "Yes." I cannot listen to that song without choking on tears. I am the only child/daughter of a single father. I miss him everyday. I love you Dad

[@Messmerd97]

And Plasticine Figures too

[@aidabakhra]

Bloom piano

[@daffanselmo]

Dont forget about Analyse

[@shadimeerreyes.hussin7601]

what about how i made my millions?

[@likaism]

i can’t imagine a day without him making music

[@numanigerio7839]

I agree with you

[@stevem3544]

I was really hoping Flea would come out from the darkness and start trumpeting away.

[@jonathandavies7462]

Yes

[@pipe]

He is and will always be my favorite musician of all time.

[@nickaglyc]

After Jonny Greenwood :3

[@Wanderersea]

Stephen Colbert loves Radiohead and Thom Yorke and he will always make room for them on his show.

[@Adyman182]

You're saying that as if they're some nobodies lol

[@higorpereira1263]

@@Adyman182 They aren't comercial. It shows that Stephen Colbert actually does that because of their music, what is pretty great!

[@Wanderersea]

@@Adyman182 I'm saying that out of respect for the band and as a fan of the band.

[@tacomicah4446]

madhigor you would surprised at how much ‘what is a radiohead’ i get when i talk about them... im not saying they dont have a huge fanbase, im just saying that it requires finer taste and a will to show art more than make money to have a guest like thom yorke

[@higorpereira1263]

@@tacomicah4446 I agree

[@minduniverse4506]

“Enough about your broken heart.” What a overwhelming punch to the chest. Thom’s voice knocks the wind out of me every time I hear it. What a beautiful artist.

[@SelenaSea]

💜 A similar sentiment is shared in Thom's lyrics to Open The Floodgates with The Smile _"...and no heartaches."_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJuUgqhtr7SqhK8 So tender and powerful at the same time. They really are beautiful artists.

[@discomutt1503]

Funny how when you think about Thom Yorke, he shows up with perfect timing.

[@gamotsa]

I know, right? I've just googled him and found out that this video was uploaded 5 hours ago.

[@vincentkentermusic]

A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.

[@Teeheehee093]

He's so busy these days and we're so lucky to be here for it. We rarely go 6 months without new material from him.

[@nicoedro9926]

please think about him more often!

[@ggkkhhaann]

That guy there has touched so many lives with his talent. Thom is a living legend. I'm glad to experience his music in my lifetime. Words fail me when it comes to his music.

[@matthewmangum6320]

Check out JOURNEYS first album with Steve Perry on lead vocals. His voice changed how high the bar is set, when it comes to a naturally God given vocal ability.

[@fatihnomore]

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[@matthewmangum6320]

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelation 4:22

[@nightknight9415]

Such a haunting bittersweet voice that stays with me always...

[@maximelaffitte1880]

Bittersweet distractors

[@jackpfiester5013]

I never made the connection until I read in an interview that Thom Yorke cites Neil Young as a huge influence and now it's unmistakable. Legends, both.

[@itsveryhotinhere]

Literally the entire fucking audience stood to applaud him. That speaks for itself.

[@broonton]

This has to be the fewest notes played in a late night performance ever. And just about anybody could connect to it. A master at work.

[@angelaswift2336]

Oh my gosh stunningly beautiful. Born in 1960 I’ve just turned 61 but I’ll tell you…the past two days I’ve just plunged into all things Thom Yorke (and Radiohead) and I can’t stop listening to Thom’s voice. It has brought me to tears at moments and just moved me. And then there are the live performances that mesmerize me! Thank you for stirring my youthful fragile adventurous soul which I was losing sight of (as the years go by and by the state of humanity right now) I remember loving “Creep”. Now there are so many I love. What a voice…it’s magic. I also think that Thom is a very special soul. The band is just lovely…they are funny and down to earth and just decent!!! Now I can look forward to maybe seeing them play live in the near future and it will be my first time at one of their concerts!!!

[@enesdapo4278]

The lines are drawn For daily battles Trumpet sound For daily troubles Lock your dreams away You're waking up Enough about Your broken heart You're on parade For daily battles The other side It has no face Upon its cause We can't remember Enough about Your broken heart The lines are drawn For daily battles An argument I cannot stop Lock your dreams away You're waking up Enough about Your broken heart

[@clingclanglarry3327]

Thom is 50 years old and can still hit those high notes like he was 20! What a musician!!

[@Wanderersea]

50 is young. Imagine if he is still hitting these notes at age 80.

[@axelnilsson2031]

no he cant, hes using falsetto

[@LeitmotivOfficiel]

Axel Nilsson He has always used it...

[@axelnilsson2031]

@@LeitmotivOfficiel yes he has always used it, but he used to be able to hit and sustain high notes without the use of falsetto too, he's not quite got that ability these days, not that there's anything wrong with that considering he's 50, one of the benefits of relying more on falsetto is your voice doesnt falter with age :P

[@elby6980]

Axel Nilsson he’s not using falsetto here, he is using an extremely light head mix.

[@Snaakie83]

This man's voice has intrigued me since Creep was on the radio in '93 ... I was ten at the time. Still as haunting as then... absolutely amazing artist!

[@revesmouvants]

@Snaakie: i know radiohead always hated performing “creep”, but their acoustic version was amazing! i was fortunate enough to see their “in rainbows” concert in vancouver in 2008 at an open-air venue... it had been treatening rain all night, and when they did “paranoid android” as their last song, the skies truly opened up and it poured like a monsoon. when he sang, “rain down on me”, we were soaked to the bone and utterly ectstatic!! ❤️ edit: thom’s voice, and radiohead as a whole sounds just as great live as on their albums (or even better?) this is a post from someone else who was there. i swear it was a religious experience! 😆 www.booooooom.com/2008/08/20/radiohead-vancouver-was-epic/ after, we went to my friends house, played with her cats and rabbits, and watched björk and aphex twin videos in her bed whilst sipping on icelandic vodka until it was time to take the ferry home to vancouver island. it’s an experience i will never forget!

[@johnvalor6198]

Their first US appearance was on another late night show. They played Creep for the first time to American audiences as Conan O'Brien's very first musical guest: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anzSon9-e8hngqM

[@steelheadpizzaradiofuzzmud9841]

He completely captured every individual in that auditorium, like we’re at the edge of our seats, holding our breathe and under his spell, until we hear “thank you”…. 😵‍💫

[@Chaziltasm]

God damn. A true living genius. How is it that he can constantly weave beautiful melodies that jusy melt my heart. So many artists just get worse over time. Thom has remained an amazing songwriter. And each new track is stunning.

[@CranialCollabs]

A well deserved standing ovation for a well honored musician.

[@demencha-1]

Idk if it’s just me but I feel like nobody really listens to Thom Yorke any more... as in, people into “music” never talk about him as much. Hes only progressed musically and never lost me as a fan. He’s one of my favorite artists. I’ve been listening since 2016, so not a longtime fan, but he and Radiohead have helped me get thru some tough moments.

[@worrywirt]

I have no words to express how much I love his voice. It just goes straight to the heart

[@Potetly]

His live performances are always such a treat and his solo work/compositions are divine.

[@leanajohns2670]

Oh Thom how I love you. 💕 You are a beautiful and creative soul. Your music speaks to my heart. Been listening since 1993.

[@DanyalElia]

This man has accompanied my whole life with his music. I love you Thom, you helped me a lot in my toughest days.

[@aaronfeuk2391]

That was one of the quietest, most attentive audience I've seen in a long time.... combine that with an amazing performance from Thom Yorke....

[@j_soo]

Everyone should go see motherless Brooklyn it was a great film and this as the theme song was awesome

[@GamerdevilPro]

Wow, what a voice!

[@loveshine7819]

He barely opens his mouth and I fall to pieces. 😭

[@jeffwhite3625]

A true visionary. A beautiful light in these very very dark times. No hyperbole, Thom is a genius.

[@dreww1609]

That vid performance is gonna be quietly legendary forever

[@fishehunteral2280]

Epic

[@berkcavdar3520]

One of a kind.. My heart aches when I hear this.

[@matthewmangum6320]

This is the most beautiful song I’ve heard in a long time.

[@matthewmangum6320]

I’m not exactly sure how my comment dropped twice in this comment section. Freaky...

[@matthewmangum6320]

@Wizard 9 Hmm, when I originally posted this comment the same comment appeared further down in this section between two other previous comments. That’s what freaked me out and now it’s not there. The ghost in the machine?

[@Naturellee]

Imagine being friend's of Thom or Jonny's.. What a blessing, but then again, what a blessing to live in the same era as them. Freakin LOVE him.

[@Emronia]

Hauntingly beautiful

[@dustinmccain1215]

This man has amazed me with his voice since I was a kid in the 90s. Rarely if ever a talent comes along like Thom

[@aliceportela3760]

Someone give this man his Oscar please

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

My girlfriend and I watched the film last week. This performance is beyond words...

[@OffTheShelfDJ]

I wasn’t expecting this to be so good because it was recorded within the context of a talk show, I got the feeling he was rushing through it at a faster tempo than it deserves…. But my word, that was fantastic! There is a moment of genius piano toward the end which is begging to be remixed and expanded upon

[@AnthonyTorres32892]

A very underrated song! It's magical! A true masterpiece! Certified diamond!

[@bbbuttahcakes]

Wish the crowds at his shows would be that reverent. It's the silence that adds the weight...hearing the reflections of the room. Beautiful.

[@mjpayne899]

His voice man, it's like a f**king viola, beautiful.

[@Aval3666]

Yorke has a voice that just cuts through to your soul.

[@sudanbewaobdedebo]

A pure angelic voice. Radiates pure beauty and peace at the same time. I hope he will get an Oscar for one of his soundtracks. He definitely deserves it!!!

[@KN-wl4vv]

Moved me to tears. (Not the first time his voice has done that, and I'm sure it won't be the last.)

[@ktc67hb]

To me he is like a musical gift. Imagine John Lennon still being alive and dropping a tune like this out of the blue every couple of months or so?

[@bjrnb9042]

Even John can't compete with ol' Thommy

[@MrJules1977]

Thom is such a great artist and an all round great guy. Glastonbury 2003 was the best thing i have ever heard, very emotional night.

[@elpablitorodriguezharrera]

I’m a huge huge huge radiohead fans (yes, you too) And i love how colbert shake his hand with respect, even that’s for tv Nice man!

[@PieterFret]

Wow, he captivated me from the first note he sang... So delicately beautiful.

[@tremelo75]

I hope you live forever, Thom. So every generation gets to experience your genius.

[@ibnulmunzir9337]

Thom Yorke Is one of the greatests singer of all time

[@carloshenriquemaiarosario7448]

Just marvelous !Wonderful ! Thanks a lot ! Gratitude ....💗🌷

[@wsleung1721]

It’s really chill. Goosebumps 👍🏻👍🏻 Thank you Thom, thank you Colbert.

[@jairovarela156]

Thom Is magic

[@A.L.F.A.L.F.A]

There's a lot of Neil Young inspiration in this song. Great falsetto.

[@colecarpenter2141]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Mister006]

Thom brought the fire! Insane levels of control and with insane context! I'm not shocked that some people don't get his genius, genius is nearly always misunderstood. Those who do understand are just as flabbergasted by his talent as I am. Fan since "The Bends"

[@Filip333ify]

What a masterpiece

[@ΘοδωρήςΜέξης]

he almost touched heaven

[@pigalow2002]

Beautiful song. Excellent film.

[@candacestewart1208]

His composition is amazing

[@jackrandomanomaly663]

This song sounds SOOOO flipping AWESOME! Lock ur dreams away, ur waking up... ...Daily battles... ...Daily trouble...

[@danielcastanedaespinosa8041]

This song is perfect. Its not just Music or Voice, the lyrics !!

[@basbugthomyorke]

This man must live forever

Standing ovation from the audience and fully deserved!

[@shirleyreeves2296]

The best artist ever. I love him

[@nangu4626]

How lucky I am living the same time with Thom Yorke who has constantly produced innovative and experimental music!

[@dMoniker]

Incredible.

[@sonofboss91]

I love Thom Yorke. Always gives me chills!!!!

[@GandalfGreyhame3]

I will be seeing Thom on tour next year and it's my most anticipated thing rn

[@cherylwolfe4045]

That voice has the power alone, to move me like no other.

[@danielismyname3727]

god damn. I love that man.

[@victorino2084]

It makes me infinitely happy i can't stop crying!!!

[@shughes911]

Man he just keeps freeing my soul..beautiful

[@Idnerbob]

just like an angel singing

[@anaraquelcavalcante217]

i love this song and melody. Thanks Thom!

[@rudeliorodriqueziii1090]

Gorgeous song and performance

[@rodchristian1363]

Thankyou Stephen and Thom . Much appreciated .both sad and inspiring .thankyou.

[@themanisworthit1022]

Epic as usual

[@megustadiscos]

no words...just feel....great song

[@MrFligoo]

Standing ovation 👏

[@thijs199]

I love the chosen chords. Especially at the end, those high ones.

[@redbob5813]

Stunning! Uplifting! Magic!

[@christianzorzi4126]

He’s huge, full and light at the same time.. immense

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

And some people say Thom lost his voice.

[@lifemusic1980]

What?! I think it's just gotten stronger over the years.

[@billgeezeriommi]

Idk who said that cause he sounds great

[@pipe]

check Radiohead at SUE Festival (Chile), his voice is just magical in Nude.

[@manicfoot]

His voice has changed a lot as he has gotten older, but it is stunning here. His falsetto has always been his strength, but what's got weaker and more nasal over the years is his chest voice. He often struggles a bit to perform rockier Radiohead songs like Bodysnatchers and My Iron Lung, but songs like this one play to his strengths very well. What I love about him is how even after all these years he's still evolving and finding new ways to use his voice. With gems like this, Anima and the Suspiria soundtrack he seems to be going through a real burst of creativity at the moment. It's great to see and hear.

[@darkshiningstar3]

He didn't lose his voice, he simply doesn't scream the way he did back in the "Pablo Honey/The Bends" era and his voice is raspier. He still is that amazing and distinctive musician and will always be

[@fi3_fitri504]

So pure and hauntingly beautiful as always ♥️♥️

[@elusivemoon33]

What an angel.

[@eliotzappa8915]

I love you Thom

[@SilkyC]

Frig I love that man! His voice is so enchanting!

[@cguitar4733]

He's like a spectrum. We are now and shall be saved, in this life still, by his voice.

[@yashiAR]

Hauntingly beautiful ❤️

[@GermanWeaselZA]

Art. This is simply art. This man is music incarnate.

[@davydelafuente]

Beautiful song and beautifully performed

[@lillyofthevalley208]

Thank you for this. It's so sweet. Love you all.

[@JT-ss6si]

Standing ovation! YEEEY!!!!!

[@bwalker77]

I can sing exactly 0 note from that song. Or if I ever do, call an ambulance immediately.