Videotape | Radiohead | From The Basement

This version of ‘Videotape’ was part of Radiohead's 'In Rainbows - From the Basement' performance which was released in July 2008.
‘Videotape’ was originally released on their 2007 album ‘In Rainbows’ and closes out the album.
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[@flyingnimbus369]

I can't forget that day I was sad depressed and self disgusted I just didn't had the courage to end myself so listened to this song the whole day it was raining like sky wanted a piece of earth that day. That was 4 years ago and I'm alive. This song makes me connect to my inner reality and that's the beauty of radiohead's music it makes you feel so vulnerable and yet you feel something so powerful and ethereal.

[@BluBeauti_salene79]

I feel what you mean and in 2010 I attempted suicide...I never told a soul what I was planning and feeling. I'm alive still and have no regrets but this album is just the tip of the iceberg of my life.

[@flyingnimbus369]

@@BluBeauti_salene79 if that's the tip then I guess there's a world of precious and priceless neath the iceberg

[@matildeferreira5284]

That was so beautiful.

[@maybehost]

i hope you're doing okay these days

[@flyingnimbus369]

@@maybehost thanks so much, I'm doing well Just tryin to hit the bottom and escape. 😊

[@carlitos366]

this is certified hood classic

[@manifestmetalroofing]

This sh*t is Dank AF bro. Dem Niggaz be goin HARD in the paint 🔥

[@brandonmcgillivary897]

Everyone have a good day except the one guy who disliked the video

[@nix2939]

He got his mate to dislike it too

[@italomorais9424]

They probably need a good day the most.

[@warmfish5732]

They’re probably the only ones having a good day

[@mrstranger3691]

If you're listening to this song, you're definitely not having a good day.

[@cookieicecream]

​@@mrstranger3691unfortunately I can't say this is incorrect

[@jfmgunner]

Ed Obrien's contribution to the live version of this song is subtle but crucial to it's massive emotional weight. Masterful on those guitar pedals.

[@ilyap3011]

So true

[@smarroy]

when you see them live it is impossible to overstate how much he contributes to the band - so many of the little touches and flourishes that take their songs from great to transcendent come from him

[@ggthewhale]

I feel like non-music playing Radiohead fans really don't understand his contributions to the songs and the Radiohead sound in general. EOB is a texturizer, a sound artist who uses his pedals and effects like an artist uses paintbrushes and colors

[@TerryPhillips]

I love the camera angle of Jonny at 2:10 - he could be doing meal prep for all we know.

[@sicktor9818]

The best live concert from the best album from the greatest band of the world.

[@nicolassuarez966]

te😢😮

[@joeboonmusic4004]

No band gives me that Radiohead feeling... This music is beyond words

[@quantumastrologer5599]

You can google the lyrics tho.

[@timtaxevasion]

@@quantumastrologer5599 mate i dont think thats what he meant lmao

[@asger7442]

@@timtaxevasion think he was making a joke

[@timtaxevasion]

@@asger7442 nah

[@loganjoinson]

The best closing to a album.

[@Blugharm]

I think 'The Tourist' is a pretty strong competitor

[@marcelolavigne7260]

Definitely

[@eneskeskin2445]

Street spirit

[@oui2611]

True Love Waits

[@leehiro4840]

Separator and Motion Picture Soundtrack are pretty strong, too

[@andreanavarro9871]

I listened to this song on replay after getting home from my brothers funeral. I can’t stop Crying when I hear it.

[@pauljulian3937]

😭😭😭😭 my condolences andrea…..

[@andreanavarro9871]

@@pauljulian3937 it’s been a year now officially. It’s so hard to hear this song even after a year. Hearing damage is another heart wrenching song that reminds me of him 💔

[@kittensneezes]

sending hugs your way ♥️

[@lalaslife6506]

@@andreanavarro9871sending so much love your way ❤

[@marcbird3784]

I want to hear this in my final moments of life

[@joe-e-geo]

I want to hear this in heaven. Peace.

[@kebab_boi]

This literally better play at my funeral. I’ll actually cover it beforehand and ask people to play it.

[@ravialbany5051]

When I'm at the pearly gates This'll be on my videotape, my videotape Mephistopheles is just beneath And he's reaching up to grab me This is one for the good days And I have it all here In red, blue, green Red, blue, green You are my centre When I spin away Out of control on videotape On videotape On videotape On videotape On videotape This is my way of saying goodbye 'Cause I can't do it face to face I'm talking to you before No matter what happens now You shouldn't be afraid Because I know today has been The most perfect day I've ever seen

[@gabsborsa]

Legend

[@anthonyrousseau4875]

Merci beaucoup

[@blairwigley714]

Bonnaroo is an anthem and the album version is amazing, but I reckon this is the definitive version of this song. 10/10.

[@leehiro4840]

There is another 'from the basement' - version, where Thom plays solo. I think it's amazing, too

[@mrplastico7867]

This is, in my opinion, the best ever "sad-indie" song ever written. It breaks my heart every time I listen to it. Truly a masterpiece.

[@DanDanCOYS]

Honestly. Radiohead are the greatest band ever. No one makes music like this.

[@sandratello6084]

..."You are my centre when I spin away out of control on videotape..." I can't explain how much I love this song. It pierces my soul! 😭 🖤🖤🖤

[@patrickshaffer2138]

Love the smile on Thom's face at the end when the music is really hitting him.

[@revanasywal]

videotape is thoms favourite track of the album

[@43sad3efs]

Ed o brien with absolute magic at 3:48 onwards

[@NhatNguyen-qt7sv]

imagine he does that to a girl

[@Bhatt_Hole]

@@NhatNguyen-qt7sv He did it to my mum! Back in 92, in Copenhagen. She says he's my dad, but he won't return her emails and later got a restraining order against her.

[@thisinnotmystomach6279]

@@Bhatt_Hole what

[@adono6593]

@@Bhatt_Hole lmao

[@joaoflpe]

​@@Bhatt_Hole ok joker

[@RockOfGreece]

can a song really be that beutiful?

[@notnoodle2196]

Didn't think this song could get any better.

[@TheGamesdefender]

I really like the mephisto mix, search for it on yt.

[@notnoodle2196]

@@TheGamesdefender alright, I'll do that now.

[@syjutaj]

U bet

[@Bhatt_Hole]

It could. But only if Bieber was part of it. They should really do a collaboration.

[@alexmadrid8473]

I listened this song when my mom die, today I dream with her, I miss her every days

[@mriuskmariusjq5634]

stay strong

[@hasanklcatan9622]

I'm very high right now and listening to videotape, I guess I'm not in the wrong place.

[@SaltyDerps]

Same here

[@Alvaro-hn1dw]

This is the definitive version of this song. Not bonaroo, not the studio version, this one.

[@1984jrmoore]

I cry every time

[@mateotrapiello1114]

These From The Basement sessions are absolutely spectacular (and without a doubt my favourite Radiohead album), but Videotape in particular is just... immaculate. I haven't listened to these songs in many years and now I find myself returning to them over and over. I've changed a lot in this time, but these songs haven't and that gives me a beautiful perspective. I just love them. I love music.

[@davidsergeant2425]

Ed Obrien really perfected his guitar part on the first half of this song, as is evident on the live from Prague video.

[@adans845]

This version is way better than the original studio

[@krasius47]

Pure perfection. Everyone understood the assignment. So beautiful to listen to, and creates a trance-like state. This is probably my 2nd favorite song by radiohead after "how to disappear completely." I love this song so much.

[@stephenreie9847]

When you listen to Radiohead you think sometimes it's being played you and you only,the most important ever, been on the amazing journey from their beggining

[@Bhatt_Hole]

Great story!

[@zesantini2290]

I love how you can hear the syncopation in this more than the album version it just make it that much better

[@chrisdwyer4972]

What I wouldn't give to go back the the very moment I played this album the first time...😢 I thought I was lost then...I had everything.

[@s.r.vietnam]

what you wouldntt. your limbs or organs for ex.

[@chasen47]

The lyrics were inspired by a wonderful Japanese film called After Life.

[@makkietakkie]

I thought I saw Jeff Buckley in the thumbnail for a split second. Gorgeous performance, can't tell how many times I've seen this already.

[@Erik-zd2oi]

Thom looks nothing like Jeff

[@oscarriley9265]

He wasn't alive when they did this

[@writetovagelis1975]

Radiohead have credited Jeff as a part of their influences in the past. I can hear Jeff as well

[@briancox9357]

I would have loved to hear Jeff Buckley cover this

[@kia5679]

1:30 ED ACTIVATES

[@finksinatra1575]

What an incredible rhythm. That too. The truth.

[@definitelynotafox6262]

this song was on my suicide mixtape. i survived both times (kinda - i actually died for a few minutes and was revived) but god it makes me cringe so hard now. my stupid ass ruined this beautiful song forever

[@ninjasaurxd]

glad you’re still here buddy :)

[@bludgerabled]

It's a beautiful song but you are more important and I hope you're doing okay.

[@juanih1]

wich other songs are in that mixtape?

[@berlyngrey9242]

If anything it brought more meaning to your life. You're just not at the end of your videotape

[@whatthejim]

Happy 15 anniversary to the Radiohead In Rainbows album! It’s a fantastic album!📻

[@mriuskmariusjq5634]

everytime i listen this song it make me cry

[@AcexLooter]

Such a beautiful song and performance

[@OneIroNauT_1]

One of my favorites. Best Band ever.

[@mmtz3051]

MASTERPIECE! I absolutely love this song

[@davidvschoor]

Takes me back to the first time i heard this. I played it on repeat. I haven't listened to videotape in years. Still gives me the shivers

[@hvnman_f4]

As with life, it becomes more beautiful when ones discovers the hidden beat.

[@jaimetrevino4650]

So difficult to catch tho 🥵

[@capetian12]

This is what I want playing on my journey in the afterlife.

[@niallmanchester]

When you have that distinct feeling that tells you you’re in the presence of greatness.

[@Mercury574]

radiohead songs are not sad, they're just beatiful and comforting

[@robbieparis07]

I don't know if there is such a thing as a perfect song, but if there is, this performance has to be in the conversation.

[@Groovieglitter]

This is just simply the bloody soundtrack of my life

[@JustAMonkeyGod]

amazing,This is easily the most beautiful Radiohead song. don't get me wrong, every Radiohead song is amazing and beautiful, But every time I watch this I cry. A that shows how much heart and soul was put into this performance.

[@lalaslife6506]

Another good one is Rabbit in your headlights… that one always makes me cry.

[@greensideup100]

Talk about taking a very good song to the absolute next level.....this is as good of a live band performance as you will ever find. What a treat.

[@patdmt2036]

Excellentissime..

[@pencarituhan1904]

This song like a dream sound

[@rewa97197]

This song is amazing live

[@Manu10433]

Gracias 🙏

[@gabrielrahn7855]

thank you nigel

[@itchywitch]

my heart.... my heart....

[@teresatrejo8737]

Bellísima 💞💞😘

[@iamstandingbehindyoubeware]

3:06 love the fact that rachel hidden by the stuff is listening to their music, especially the voice of his thom

[@ChrisJones-ff1dx]

You have no idea how hard this is to play for Thom, pat your head, rub your belly whist reciting your 9x table and then we can begin

[@matiasrebolledo]

😢 excellent song is beatiful

[@adampenbrook5751]

You have good taste in music and in villains. 🙂

[@FornoDan]

Fucking beautiful

[@DinizAriel]

I would pay to watch a livestream with this vibe

[@contecrayononpaper]

Thanks for the ride.

[@Nickdacooldude]

Im not crying you are

[@federicoalexis3433]

363.000 views? Esto debería tener 36.000.000, que gran banda, que gran tema, que gran frontman, canciones que te destruyen pero te hacen feliz al mismo tiempo 😢

[@aidanurbano]

When he sings “goodbye” .

[@t0mpsy]

Seem like a pretty good band

[@johanmattsson8141]

Redicoulously well performed, now I don't need to guess anymore.

[@andyzar1177]

Holy Ground.

[@jorgehernaz]

❤

[@christianselby5740]

Even better than album version

[@kifwoo1]

Happy sad in a black hole full of stardust.

[@user-ez4rm3lk1w]

Нашла!Вот песня ,которую люблю очень!Гениально

[@Ilfat_02rus]

Круто, я рад! Классная песня, мне нравится Radiohead!

[@gregorygruzdov-sk8gm]

И Том Йорк в частности!

[@Antonio-yr8km]

Siempre pensé que The Beatles era la mejor banda del Mundo , hasta que conocí a Radiohead!!! Y este tema en lo personal ,para mi es uno de mis favoritos y el que ne hace sentir muchas emociones encontradas ,gracias Radiohead!! La mejor banda del Mundo.

[@CarlitosBaldosa]

The Beatles si son mejores, eso no tiene debates, que te guste Radiohead por gusto personal eso no interfiere en la historia. Y yo soy fanático de ambos grupos.

[@jorgekech]

nah musicalmente y liricamente Radiohead es mejor, Los beatles tienen la ventaja de tener el peso de la historia por lo cual siempre tendran el reconocimiento de ser la mejor banda de la historia pero si hablamos en lo estrictamente musical hay bandas que han sido mejores uno de ellos es Radiohead , otra es King Crimson @@CarlitosBaldosa

[@CarlitosBaldosa]

@@jorgekech no hables sobre tus gustos porque es una opinión subjetiva la tuya, nadie está al nivel de The Beatles, su contribución en la música marcó un antes y después no solo en el rock sino en toda la música, la cultura y la sociedad, están muy por encima y siguiendo siendo los mejores a nivel mundial, todos sus discos, canciones, y sencillos están entre los más tops, en cada cosa que hicieron eran únicos y no repetían receta con cada disco, sencillamente revolucionaron el mundo, son insuperables por diferencia, los demás grupos siguen un legado de ellos mismos y son una gran influencia de generación en generación además abrieron las puertas a todos los músicos del Reino Unido porque en USA todavía nadie de allí lo miraban con mucha relevancia.

[@jorgekech]

y no te das cuena que tu opinion tambien es subjetivay la forma como hablas de los beatles me dice que eres un fanboys poco objetivo.. que si los beatles marcaron un anties y despues pero musicalmente Radiohead los supero en todos los aspectos, tanto como musical y lirico solo jhony greenwood ha sido mejor musico que todos los beatles combinados @@CarlitosBaldosa

[@CarlitosBaldosa]

@@jorgekech mi opinión no es subjetiva, es lo que dicta la realidad sobre los Beatles como grupo, y mi forma de hablar tampoco dice nada que no sea verdad sobre ellos, eres tú el fanboy dolido que recurre a ad hominem porque no tiene otra cosa que argumentar más que su fanatismo. Con lo que respondiste declaraste tu claro y pobre fanboyismo de Radiohead pero tristemente eso solo está en tu cabeza, en materia practica y realidad quienes son y fueron los pioneros, más exitosos e influyentes, son los Beatles, así de sencillo, sin Beatles no hay Radiohead, una pena que un grupo tan bueno como Radiohead tenga fanáticos tan amargados y resentidos como tú.

[@mest1589]

In rainbows was 2007? It feels like yesterday :/

[@wids]

True :(

[@kebab_boi]

Is that Rachel, on the left, at 2:16 ?

[@kittensneezes]

not 100% sure, but i’ve never noticed that :(

[@bluedesks6629]

Yes

[@xandergreeves1984]

please post rhcp sessions if you have them !!

[@Blugharm]

Oh yeaah !

[@finksinatra1575]

I look forward to doing real remixes of these songs.

[@fidelsaldana4228]

Sad song

[@Vasiliy_Vlazhniy]

Спасибо Тому Йорку за счастливое детство

[@cynthiabeanez5047]

T his is for my Niki 😢 crossed the rainbow bridge. When I get to heaven my very first question to God will be "Where's my Dog?"

[@finnsfann98]

3:54 : exists me: aight, imma transcend right quick

[@okaberintaro3936]

Album version

[@7y7tartufo]

Aftersun

[@deen5109]

😭🤣😌😯🤐😔🙃😢🤗 beautiful powerful..

[@jasonclark9290]

Important... If you know. ❤

[@user-zz4wl7mw8b]

21st century Beethoven Radio head

[@michielvangulpen1971]

when you should sing a little biit sad is beautifull i would believe that immediadly

[@ClassicGoldCigarettes]

Who is he? Who's the 1 pos who downvoted??

[@raulescobar4496]

Camille, ich liebe dich ❤❤

[@federicanapolitano7134]

:c

[@beepbeep9948]

666 likes when I am typing this🍌

[@imcrowbug]

studio version kinda pales in comparison tbh

[@marcye3649]

I used to have smiths songs in my head when sad. I can’t do that anymore due to anti lgbtq. Radiohead I can count on

[@JorgeLuis-cq3jx]

Sempre vou amar essa obrar de artes te amo

[@sunshayne11]

❤

[@ApparentlyIamAaditya]

When I'm at the pearly gates This'll be on my videotape, my videotape Mephistopheles is just beneath And he's reaching up to grab me This is one for the good days And I have it all here In red, blue, green Red, blue, green You are my centre When I spin away Out of control on videotape On videotape On videotape On videotape On videotape This is my way of saying goodbye 'Cause I can't do it face to face I'm talking to you before No matter what happens now You shouldn't be afraid Because I know today has been The most perfect day I've ever seen