WOAH?! | First Time Hearing Radiohead - "No Surprises" | REACTION

[@donanderson6727]

Radiohead is one of those bands that a lot of people don't like immediately. But the more you listen to them the more you understand their vibe. Then one day you realize it fills a musical hole in your soul you didn't realize you had.

[@fan-i-am]

O.M.G! That PERFECTLY describes the feelings into words

[@CaptainEffort]

Absolutely, it literally took me like 5 years to get into them fully. Imo In Rainbows is the only album I can recommend to just about anyone, with OK Computer following just behind. Stuff like Kid A and Amnesiac are a whole lot harder to get into, but once you do there's really nothing else like it.

[@90sGrungeFreak]

WE FINALLY GOT US SOME RADIOHEAD!!!

[@davidtingley9978]

And it's not Creep!!!

[@supertrexandroidx]

Yeah, but I almost wish she had reacted to the album or a live performance rather than the official video, so music and lyrics would have been more prominent than the weird guy drowning in a helmet visual ;)

[@90sGrungeFreak]

@@supertrexandroidx I get some reaction to Radiohead next on my channel

[@TheBunnyb0y]

YESH MOEER PLZZ

[@Plus_Minus_Null]

Radiohead till I die ® 👻

[@themadcow71]

One of the greatest bands of all time. Radiohead rabbit hole is mesmerizing.

[@briancarr4607]

😂😂 ?

[@maovslandlords9244]

@@briancarr4607 There is a reason that "Radiohead's seminal album OK Computer has become one of 25 recordings to be preserved by the US Library of Congress."

[@stephen9302]

Literally "mesmerizing" from "Pablo Honey"(1st album) then their later almost druggie Pink Floyd music

[@UTFR67]

@@maovslandlords9244still not close to one of the greatest.

[@grntbggr126]

The Bends, Ok Computer, Kid A, In Rainbows, and Hail to the Thief are all in my top 10 GOAT albums. This band makes great albums, not just great songs.

[@Shrasha]

You seriously need more Radiohead. They are phenomenal. I’m sure a lot of us would love to hear your take and see your reactions to this beautiful band.

[@marzipanmonkey]

Completely agree!

[@ninja_tony]

You HAVE to react to Radiohead’s Exit Music(for a Film). You will be blown away by it.

[@stevel2504]

Marvelous!

[@ooO0VicariouS0Ooo]

You really want her to cry 😅. So we could add "Street spirit" and "Lucky"

[@Spitx]

I know a guy who made an incredible cover many years ago 😁

[@michaelkearney2186]

I’ll second that 👍

[@benk1146]

Came to the comments to say just that.

[@growingislife2148]

Radiohead - Street spirit song and video are amazing imo

[@2005Kam]

Yes he's really underwater, apparently he kept freaking out during filming and kept bringing his head out early, hence in the video he can't help but smile when he brings his head out, he was so happy to finally do it.

[@jericoba]

Is that an actual fact?

[@willynillylive]

Yes there is a behind the scenes where you can watch it

[@Andytheashton]

They recorded video at something like 3x the speed but slowed it down so not gamble on him actually drowning but still looks like he’s in real danger

[@SaintPhoenixx]

He was really underwater, but they filmed it at double speed and then slowed it down so it was actually only half that time. Though Thom has said he has hydrophobia due to nearly drowning as a child so while he wasn't underwater for that long, it's still fucking scary. Imagine filming a music video while encountering your worst fear. Like doing it while trapped in a room with real spiders. You should definitely dive deeper into the Radiohead rabbit hole, I think you'll love them. Daydreaming, How To Disappear Completely, Paranoid Android, Burn The Witch, Reckoner, Creep, Street Spirit, Exit Music for a Film, Fake Plastic Trees, High & Dry, Weird Fishes, Let Down, so many great songs.

[@miou-miou-]

pretty sure he was the one who came up with the idea for the video, oddly enough.. there's a video of all their attempts to film it and he freaked out quite a lot of times, which is probably why he smiled towards the end when they finally got the take they wanted.

[@cosmicphoto05]

The BTS of the video was difficult to watch. Even though Thom had full control of what was going on (I believe he was able to operate the release valve himself), so he was not in danger of drowning, he still struggled to get through it. They had to do multiple takes because he would panic and release the valve too early.

[@bertieblack5639]

Exit Music (For A Film), Fake Plastic Trees, High & Dry, those are some cracking Radiohead tracks to get you started!

[@fgrillo29]

"A job that slowly kills you, Bruises that won't heal" gets me every time. It's about our everyday struggle and how we trudge on. This band is such a unique experience. A true chameleon by changing sounds and styles as they grow. Check out Fake Plastic Trees, There There, Paranoid Android and Weird Fishes/Arpeggi.

[@johnplaysgames3120]

A few Radiohead suggestions: - STREET SPIRIT (FADE OUT): Gorgeous and dark. One of my favorite Radiohead songs of all-time. - JUST: A good one if you want to see Radiohead rock a little more (relatively speaking), plus the video has its own intriguing aspect that gets talked about a lot. - PARANOID ANDROID: A lot more going on in this song with a lot of parts. This song is an example of why I sometimes think of Radiohead as the '90s version of Pink Floyd because they take you on a musical journey (though, obvs, the vibes are different). - EXIT MUSIC (FOR A FILM): Something about the sound of this song makes me cry every time. It's Romeo & Juliet coded (it was on the soundtrack for the Leo DiCaprio/Clare Danes R&J movie), is beautiful, and very different from most other songs you've heard. - CREEP: This is the basic-B Radiohead suggestion because it's their biggest hit and the one most people start with. I suggest it partially because it's great but also because it opens the door to reacting to Postmodern Jukebox's cover of "Creep" featuring Haley Reinhart which is (1) awesome, (2) a video with over 100 million views, and (3) opens a whole 'nother rabbit hole of reaction videos that people love. Plus, because PMJ is a rotating collective of great musicians, going down that rabbit hole will introduce you to some amazing singers I don't think you've heard yet, like Haley and also Morgan James.

[@BulletsInVerse]

I choose to believe that he's demonstrating how someone feels like they're being drowned by accepted and expected in society. That gasp for air is very real on many levels. Genius video.

[@IRGeamer]

Ultimate Radiohead fever dream: Pyramid Song (cool animated video as well) My personal favourite: Just (possibly their heaviest as well) Full range in one song: Paranoid Android (2nd biggest hit behind Creep as well)

[@EricAitala]

One of their best songs

[@brandonhines9589]

Other than Creep…

[@paulsmith2516]

Ahhh YESSSSSS RADIOHEAD! One of the UK's greatest ever bands. Hypnotic is a great way to describe them. The thing I love about them the most is that Thom Yorke's lyrics are always deep as the ocean and very dark, but at the same time their music is ecstatically beautiful and absolutely SOARS. It is that juxtaposition that I cannot get enough of.

[@Spudz76]

"A handshake of carbon monoxide" making a deal with poison that is also asphyxiating much like drowning "no alarms" never wake up "and no surprises" can't be surprises if you're not around "silent, silent" the calm silence of death "my final bellyache" they say dying of carbon monoxide gives some terrible abdominal spasms "Such a pretty house and such a pretty garden" oops maybe there is something to stay around for and then the chorus adds "(get me out of here)" where here is the closed garage with the car running, and that's synced with the water draining Absolute art.

[@curtiswilson3569]

never thought of it before... been listening to this band since pablo honey, and have seen this video 1000 times.. but the drowning scene with the "no alarms and no surprises" refrain made me think that its symbolizing the overwhelming waves of alarms and surprises and the relief when its gone. Love radiohead so much.

[@ewok_soup]

One thing I love about music is that no two people have the same exact analogy to describe how a song makes them feel or what scenario it makes them imagine. And there’s no wrong answers, just right answers you’ve never thought of before, but suddenly they fit perfectly. And if they don’t fit at all for you then that makes that other brain that much more interesting.

[@leelowe251]

Everyone loves Radiohead, its just takes some longer than others to realise it.

[@JackChurchill101]

Take some context from the record. OK computer speaks to dissolution from society and feeling alien to your life and environment. My interpretation being that this song is about being overwhelmed and wishing for everything to go away so you can find peace. But you're not broken - the world is broken. Maybe weird fishes, street spirit, everything in its right place, reckoner, or.. where I end and you begin, are more accessible and interesting intro songs.

[@MrNemoYo]

LOVE you for covering this... Here cos you gave props to Queen... Another band on another level. You've got a good eye... Love from the UK "Fever dream" is about right x And as for the vibe... My guy showed us how to find solace in the depths of our (possible) sadness. Tom was criticised a lot but his vibe was so uplifting, if you care to analyse... As you did x PS, IMO you hit the vibe pretty well, with the view "It heightens your anxiety levels"... And yeah "big ASS surprise" He always drops you off in a goad/realistic place. Once again... Best reaction for this one... Doubt that will change... we see you fell it.

[@JackChurchill101]

The sound of a broken heart, - not from pain, just exhausted...

[@Nueral]

Just watching him in the water made it hard for me to breath. Amazing vid radiohead never disappoints

[@stevezeppieri]

Was waiting for some Radiohead! Awesome! And one of my favorite songs by them ❤️❤️

[@williamsummerson1204]

Amazing reaction Aileen. I love Radiohead and Thom's voice is mesmerizing and soulful. 🙏😃

[@jamieoconnor1916]

Good woman Aileen 😊 great reaction, my friend. Thanks for the memories. I completely forgot about this absolute tune. What a heartbreakingly beautiful song 😊

[@ofthenearfuture]

This music video is intense, and one of my favourite songs of this album... And I would love to see more Radiohead! You could of course also do Paranoid Android, Karma Police, Pyramid Song, Knives Out, Daydreaming, Fake Plastic Trees, Just, etc.

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Aileen, I just really enjoy your reactions. They mirror mine so absolutely I feel like we could hang out and listen to music and chat the day away with laughter, hugs and emotion. You’re very lovely and genuine and I also appreciate the way you summarize and describe your feelings and it’s just wonderful. Theres so much beauty in music. It can take you to all places emotionally and imaginatively in such wondrous ways.

[@Dreyno]

I don’t find it depressing. Melancholic but beautiful is how it strikes me. Saw them perform it live on the OK Computer tour. Lovely.

[@timengland91]

Radiohead is a great UK band one of there most popular song is (creep) if you haven't seen the music video of it you should. Hope you are having a great Monday aileen ❤️✌️

[@Beluga_Too]

I felt your stress Aileen. Watched this video years ago when I was a kid. 42 now and it still stresses me out. Such a fucking incredible video.

[@alexfletcher5192]

They had quite a slow start in the UK, but the 'OK Computer' album really seemed to strike a chord (so to speak) when it came out. It yielded their biggest single to date (the constantly evolving 'Paranoid Android') and other gems like this. I think there was a kind of down sentiment at the time, as if the party was over. Combined perhaps with what I like to call PMT: Pre-Millennial Tension.

[@Eddie-ol9cv]

I SAY THIS WITH ALDUE RESPECT YOU ARE WAY OUT OF MY LEAGUE DARLIN ❤

[@johnmavroudis2054]

RADIOHEAD is an uncompromising band that could have had it all by playing it safe, but instead they earned it all by taking risks with uncompromising choices that left some people flummoxed, but elevated them to the Truly Great Bands tier. Their catalog is AMAZING. Well-worth checking out: “Everything In Its Right Place,” “Karma Police,” “Burn The Witch,” “Pyramid Song,” and “The National Anthem” (if you’re willing to take the chance)… so many great songs. THANK YOU for your excellent reactions and thoughts.

[@joeyrossiter3763]

This is the emotion I live in, most of the time, and I feel at home when I hear it, I love this song

[@jaymassey3244]

this is a local band to me in oxfordshire. i just loved this stuff and i wished they carried on ... so many to watch on this album,

[@KevanCorkill]

Hi Aileen 😊 Great reaction to Radiohead's No Surprises😊👍 You hit the meaning of the lyrics right on the head as this song mainly is a commentary on the dissatisfaction of society and life itself hence the words no surprises as life has seemed to just go into a malaise of everyday seemingly the same the mundaneness to the point where people think what's the use. Life can get that way sometimes... Especially going to work at a job that pays well but is not very exciting... pretty much the same everyday... Your reaction if him going underwater was precious as it seemed like because of his lyrics that okay he's just going to take the easy way ,out... Reading behind this song they took influences from Brian Wilson of The Beach boys, Marvin Gaye and Louis Armstrong so they reached back to the music of yesteryear to come up with music that they can make their own😊 I look forward to hearing more Radiohead as all the recommendations look great and also look forward to your reactions to their music 😊 Have a great day you and Arya 😊👍

[@in_differ_ence]

Now you open the door for Radiohead 🤩🔥 “Weird Fishes/Arpeggio” live from the Basement and “Paranoid Android” music video is a must 😎 you will experience real genius Radiohead 😉melodies and vocals

[@BarrenCosmos]

New week means new reactions from our favorite KZbinr ❤️ Going to be a good week if we’re starting off with this!! 😤

[@andudan5717]

That's Yorke's trademark : lullaby rhythm on acidic lyrics.

[@dennisamerika8222]

I used to have this song as my wake-up alarm because of the beautiful instrumental. Woke me up relaxed every morning.

[@groovymcnasty]

welcome to the beautiful world of Radiohead. I highly recommend How to Disappear Completely as your next selection, I think you will love the morose vocal trip

[@BERNI0S]

To me, the meaning of this video is he's drowning with all the things he's singing about in the first part. And when the water is drained, as he finally breathes and sings "such a pretty house, and such a pretty garden" and he smiles, I think he's either dead (sad view) or, that he finally let go of everything that was drowning him (happy view).

[@Eddie-ol9cv]

I take that back i went to boot camp in Hawaii but I severd as a marine during the Iraq war again it's been an honor meeting you and don't go breaking too many hearts with your beauty darlin ❤

[@craigstorer9117]

I might be wrong live recodings. It’s absolute perfection👌

[@rohnnyjotten3985]

I've never seen anyone give that a shout-out..... Like Spinning Plates from that EP is outstanding, gives me goosebumps.

[@pmc8451]

The songs about suicide. “I’ll take the quiet life, a handshake of carbon monoxide, no alarms and ano surprise, silent”. Radiohead perfectly captured the alienation, isolation & quiet despair at creeping globalisation and apprehension of technology that was so prevelant in the 90s. The Bends, OK Computer & Kid A are a perfect trilogy to represent the decade.

[@JakeL23JakeLlavore63]

*0:01* *AileenSenpai, I love your style!!* 🖤🖤

[@jack_rabbit]

"a heart that's full up like a landfill" one of the best opening lines to a song, imo.

[@nealharley5937]

Interesting first song choice but of course you loved it. I’d highly recommend “Exit Music for a film” to showcase their immense talent. Also “street spirit”, “just”, and of course “Paranoid Android”. The videos are great!! So happy for you 🥲 they’re among the greatest.

[@venisontron]

Thom Yorke insisted on going underwater for real in the video. They didn't have the CGI back then to make it look convincing any other way. You can see some of the bubbles sticking to his face. They just tested how long he could hold his breath, and they went with it

[@danielpattison3422]

Hi Aileen: Also highly recommend the Radiohead Classics "High and Dry" and "Fake Plastic Trees". Beautiful, tender and all bare the soul of Yorke

[@RedRoomRecordingJVT]

The anxiety produced by this video, coupled with the dark lyrics, set to a lullaby, yeah, yeah, that's radiohead.

[@MrJfortun]

I'm a new subscriber and am really enjoying your reactions. There is almost no such thing as a bad Radiohead song- almost no such thing as a mediocre track. In addition to any other commenters' suggestions don't miss 15 Steps (from In Rainbows) or Let Down (from the same album as No Surprises). I could list tons more, but really you can't go wrong. I was surprised to see no King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard on your channel- that is a very deep rabbit hole that will always surprise you. Judging from your other content I might start with the song Dragon. Mind-blowing fun.

[@GergLounge]

Your face said everything. This is the meaning of "reaction." Thank you.

[@gn-gary4864]

Your videos always make my day :)

[@davidtingley9978]

They almost always have great videos to go with their songs.

[@albertspillane2831]

Very soothing and unsettling at the same time, yes he's underwater

[@jeremeskornicka3054]

you should check out Radiohead - Weird Fishes(From the Basement)

[@Lepusxlupus]

thx for the reaction, imo luckily most don't get it (at least my interpretation). no alarm (not waking up) and no surprises (no more anxiety etc) please is the plea they give while finally accepting their (fate?) (💀). Luckily most people won't experience it but when one finally accepts their... they get a sense of calm an finality. Its happy but sad. ...again in my interpretation this song is about fighting (terrible) thoughts, and when one wins temporarily you can get a great sense of relief (out of the water)... i don't know. you seem to get it more than most, maybe i read too much into it. you won't see this of course but i still had to reply. but if you listen in the mind of someone terribly, terminally, depressed it makes more sense

[@Eddie-ol9cv]

Im leaving texas for Hawaii at the moment im custom home builder but when I served as a young marine my best friend wants to me partner up with him and build Walmarts on the other islands stay safe my beautiful friend 😇🙏❤

[@yannhollister9091]

All their songs create an unique universe, it's pretty intense, you never know what to expect from them

[@justitia257]

Beautiful

[@shirazzza]

Ah I remember when this came out. Radiohead were so different from the rest of the Britpop movement it was actually pretty refreshing. I'm trying to think of the performance when you just see him kinda leaving it all on the stage. If I remember I'll come back. Bummed I slept in this morning, I got about 3 seconds before the twitch raid lol

[@matthewdavidson8728]

I don’t know if I would’ve recommended No Surprises as the first Radiohead song for someone, but it’s a good song and the video is unique. Street Spirit, Karma Police, Paranoid Android, Optimistic, and Fake Plastic Trees should all be prioritized.

[@nickgoodson9918]

Street Spirit - Radiohead, beautiful song

[@marcelvanosch6839]

Enough great songs : you , creep , stop wispering , thinking about you , the bends , high and dry , fake plastic trees , street spirit , paranoid android , let down , karma police , pyramid song , i might be wrong , knives out , killer cars ... and my favorite BLACK STAR !!!

[@arnoldcox9128]

Radiohead is definitely a mood, but they can hit that special spot on certain days

[@mr.nesbitt8967]

"Where I end you begin" is a great song

[@DanABA]

If you get to it, check out "How to Disappear Completely". It might be one of the saddest songs ever written.

[@OldSkoolDad23]

Radiohead-Fake Plastic Trees✌🏻❤️

[@pvilches06]

I am so happy you are reacting to Radiohead!!! Such a magnificent band!!! This is off one of their masterpiece albums "OK Computer'. I also recommend "Airbag", "Just" and "Katma Police". I adore you and your videos!! 😍😍🌹🌹🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@petermcpeteface9668]

Great reaction 😃 paranoid android is a must listen 🙂

[@hamsterworks]

I always think that No Surprises is a lullaby. But a lullaby to life.

[@jasonkart1651]

Huge fan of the channel. Wondering if there is any Ren on the horizon. You are one of my favorite reactors to his music

[@frenchkjfan9]

Yes, we finally got us some Radiohead. If you want to hear about singer Thom Yorke's vocal ability, you can listen to Paranoid Android, which will at the same time show you an example of their musical genius.

[@caroline___]

This is the greatest band ever

[@kyleturner1359]

This entire album is iconic! OK Computer really needs to be experienced as a whole. It's truly incredible how great the entire record is.

[@fearofghostster]

If you really want to check out Thom’s range and the drummers ability I suggest “Jigsaw Falling Into Place “

[@simonmetcalfe5926]

The Radiohead rabbit hole, is deep and wondrous. 🐰

[@carlesmacuaid]

This song always makes me think of a scene from The Royle Family

[@shearsy1968]

I'll take the quiet life, the handshake of carbon monoxide. Heavy stuff. No alarms and no surprises when you are dead. Goosebumps every time

[@starscream02180]

One of my favorite track off ok Computer . Also one of there greatest album in my opinion 😊❤.

[@orangjangkung7163]

"Such a pretty house and such a pretty garden" That's the point of this song for me

[@PHLCoffeeSnob]

I don't know how Ed O'Brien even learned that guitar tone for this song, or where Jonny Greenwood learned to play the vibrophone

[@NoYoutubeName1]

You need the song Paranoid Android next! It is epic, and shows a LOT of range.

[@maxdamagusbroski]

The vocal style in this is actually really close to old English gramophone songs you'd hear in the war.

[@AkZeal76]

Great reaction. Would Recommend Street Spirit Live for some of the best live vocals and in the Biz

[@tankediatriba]

No sex, no drugs, no violence, just art.

[@boboquisp]

More Radiohead please! Thank you!!

[@RobONeill-b5e]

Their first single Creep was what brought them to the world and, although they've developed a great deal since, it's something you should probably check out early on for the context of that development

[@maxmustsleep]

Yes! I'd love to get more radiohead!

[@MissPennsylvania]

Thom Yorke is an angel here on earth! 💔🥀

[@doorofnight87]

Beautiful song, although I've never seen that very interesting video before. Another great review!

[@shep4life]

I love your reactions

[@nealharley5937]

Finally indeed. If you want some interesting lyrics to try to decrypt you will love “Knives out”. Is Bjork showing up soon? The world will disappear when the vocals kick in…

[@williamthelast1]

The very best band since 1990 !!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CaelenSawyers]

And now do “How to Disappear Completely”. It feels like something you’d like.

[@vaughnnewman8903]

Ok Computer is my pick for best album of the 90's as well as one of the greatest concept albums.

[@fraser-b3494]

This was a good introduction to Radiohead. Now do EVERY other song :D