Back in the pre-napster era of the internet when 56K modems were standard and DSL/cable was only for the rich, Radiohead hired Simon Hilton to shoot a vid for Let down. They didn't like the result. Mr. Hilton then placed a .MOV of it on his personal wepage portfolio and someone was only able to download 95% of the file before it got pulled for copyright. The static is where the missing data corruption begins and why it's only 2:30 instead of 4:59 like on the album.
Been checking this song on youtube for over 5 years and still can't believe that some geek hasn't got the video and the mp3 and fixed the sound. Guess they are too busy hacking ipods and xboxes.
Sceitnsits hvae dsicveored taht the hmuan biran is so uesd to raednig taht it deosn`t mtater waht oredr the letetrs are in, as lmog as yuo mkae srue the frist and lsat ltteers are in the rhgit pclae. Tihs is bcuease we raed the wlhoe wrod, rthaer tahn ecah ltteer. In fcat, eevn thgouh the mdilde leettrs are jmulbed up, yuor biarn is pobrbaly cveelr eognuh to read tihs wouthit too mcuh truolbe.
God, some of you people are dumb. Search "Let Down" on wikipedia, tells you there the band was unsatisfied with the video and they ended up losing money. This has been known for YEARS.
Whoever they contracted to make the video fucked it all up, so what you are seeing is their unfinished product. It's nothing wrong with your speakers, don't blame the uploader, blame your lack of brain power. Do a little research. Eat your wheaties & pay attention in school. I hope that u choke.. that u choke =]
Yup, sorry...can't belive I blew it. Then again, I was really quite high at the time. And hungry, let me tell you!! Either way, a classic tune. Thanks for the correction. Tool.
Me, too. What stinks is they're not coming any closer to Pittsburgh than Cleveland, so we're driving the 2+ hours to get there... Sort of defeats Thom's request to get to the show in as "eco-friendly" a way as possible... But that's the best we could do...
You know,you know where you are with,you know where you are with,floar collapsing,falling,bouncing back and one day we(me and inahiddenplace)are gonna grow wings hysterical and useless :)))
Hehehe, thats why I didn't get all upset because I figured it was a missunderstanding, the internet fails at showing facel expressions and voice tones lol.
you're an idiot.
Theharrytuttle99 1 week ago
Any one knows the song Micro Fin by Rotten Blotch? They sound like the same. It makes you really relaxed.
guessassters 7 months ago
i think this is exactly how radiohead planned on this song ending
TheMuffinMas 9 months ago
breathe... escape.... ♥
Dianesucks 11 months ago
it seems messy but its realygood... any how... wath the f-k its that hiss?
NatanGasparotti 1 year ago
chicken wings
j0lteon 1 year ago
briliant
harisaditiawarman 1 year ago
History time, kids!
Back in the pre-napster era of the internet when 56K modems were standard and DSL/cable was only for the rich, Radiohead hired Simon Hilton to shoot a vid for Let down. They didn't like the result. Mr. Hilton then placed a .MOV of it on his personal wepage portfolio and someone was only able to download 95% of the file before it got pulled for copyright. The static is where the missing data corruption begins and why it's only 2:30 instead of 4:59 like on the album.
CheatD0n 1 year ago 16
Hissing is the best part of the video
Fma1416 1 year ago
Emocional como pocas otras. Pura melancolía. Esto es para mi el RADIOHEAD esencial. Top de Tops.
Gracias !
Emotional like few others. Essential RADIOHEAD and my own favourite.
tubellarbells 1 year ago
@tubellarbells
estoy contigo!!! la magia Radiohead es única!
Mrslauraable 1 year ago
You picked THE line that says it all.
MaghoxFr 1 year ago
Been checking this song on youtube for over 5 years and still can't believe that some geek hasn't got the video and the mp3 and fixed the sound. Guess they are too busy hacking ipods and xboxes.
ijustwannawatchshite 1 year ago 3
makes me feel like a bug.
jmwblahblah 1 year ago
Holy shit that scared the shit out of me!
tastyscavenger 1 year ago
Still love this song.
madcap66laughs 1 year ago
That hissing scared the fucking shit out of me.
Rixripter 2 years ago 44
Лучшая из лучших!!!!!!!
knopaNatasha 2 years ago 2
leeeeet dooooown! ; ) el punto exacto del equilibrio del ok computer.
panchitochapopotes 2 years ago
Its says alot about the song, when a video as crappy as this can't detract from its melodic beauty.
fahim113 2 years ago 7
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Sceitnsits hvae dsicveored taht the hmuan biran is so uesd to raednig taht it deosn`t mtater waht oredr the letetrs are in, as lmog as yuo mkae srue the frist and lsat ltteers are in the rhgit pclae. Tihs is bcuease we raed the wlhoe wrod, rthaer tahn ecah ltteer. In fcat, eevn thgouh the mdilde leettrs are jmulbed up, yuor biarn is pobrbaly cveelr eognuh to read tihs wouthit too mcuh truolbe.
Gigsixstring 2 years ago 2
@Gigsixstring hmm itrenetsing...
imawesome432 2 years ago
God, some of you people are dumb. Search "Let Down" on wikipedia, tells you there the band was unsatisfied with the video and they ended up losing money. This has been known for YEARS.
Whoever they contracted to make the video fucked it all up, so what you are seeing is their unfinished product. It's nothing wrong with your speakers, don't blame the uploader, blame your lack of brain power. Do a little research. Eat your wheaties & pay attention in school. I hope that u choke.. that u choke =]
stealthyeros 2 years ago 3
P-E-R-F-E-C-T!My all time favourite Radiohead song._
superstella78 2 years ago 7
a chier l'audio de cette vidéo
soundaddicta 2 years ago
I hate when people say bad things about fans videos.. if they don't like it, why don't they make their own video?
I like it!!
michelletacvba 2 years ago 2
mm actually the video was rejected by the band who do not like....
oxiding 2 years ago
I LOVE RADIOHEAD!!!
knopaNatasha 2 years ago
They don't hate it. They don't play it live because they always mess it up, Ed said it in a interview last year, if memory serves well.
odilemonod 2 years ago
What happens to the Audio 2:12 ?
And then it cuts out
AtrocityVector 2 years ago 5
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I happen to like it.
Julius314159 2 years ago
malo malo malo
fernandostanlei 2 years ago
que es malo
videogirlcandy2 2 years ago
one day, I'm gonna grow wings...
OtherEdgar 2 years ago 31
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whoever uploaded this is a COCK. ruin of an amazing tune
Tris184 2 years ago
well, it sounds a bit slower then the album version, but it could be because the audio here on youtube isn't so good...no..i think it is slow...
larissanpw 2 years ago
You need to fix the song. It goes to shit at the end.
Rapunzel2U 3 years ago 6
Am I the only one whose video fucks up at the end? I start hearing static and some weird sounds and then its quiet.
soulcreampoopcontrol 3 years ago 4
no your not, it fucks up for me too.:(
NipNila 3 years ago 2
need 2 delete it
Falsbourg 3 years ago
Wow, Radiohead was right to hate this video. o.o
dasrik 3 years ago
how do you know they hate it? i personally dont care for it..
sheprd082 2 years ago
They've said so in interviews. There's a reason why it was never aired or part of any video collections.
dasrik 2 years ago
its very good but its so disperse its like abstract .
Yahweee123 3 years ago
I think you lost it at the end... shame
Drunkenher0 3 years ago
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One of the very few decent RH songs. Most of it is disonnent rubbish.
drawbar888 3 years ago
its all good, no rubbish
karmaman7 3 years ago
Let me guess, you listen to top 40 and or metal bullshit?
BloodyEyes91 3 years ago 3
Shell smashed/
Juices flow-ing/
Legs twitch/
Wings are go-ing:
Kafka-esque genious.
bionicbigfoot 3 years ago 2
wings twitch, legs are going
bennyboy0908765 3 years ago
Yup, sorry...can't belive I blew it. Then again, I was really quite high at the time. And hungry, let me tell you!! Either way, a classic tune. Thanks for the correction. Tool.
bionicbigfoot 3 years ago
No problem sir!
bennyboy0908765 3 years ago
beautiful song, thank you !
basic51 3 years ago
I always cry to this song..third verse is a killer.
rachfatcat 3 years ago
did anyone one else get that really static part towards the end. i thought iwas my speaker, but i turned on another song and it was fine
kaoruthescenekid 3 years ago 5
made me cry the first time i understand what he meant.
eia45 3 years ago
I don't understand english very well. what it does mean?
jabostayla92 3 years ago
best class
bfake2breal 3 years ago
best song of all time. don't care what anyone else thinks.
kev22990 3 years ago 5
more like best album of all time. Period
SlyVictim 3 years ago 7
It's little pick me up after Exit Music for me. Now thats one I cry to!
jlwhite06 3 years ago
This is one of those songs that actually makes me happy. It just makes you want to breath a little deeper. Just beautiful.
jlwhite06 3 years ago
the best Radiohead song eveeeer!!
dawoodhanna 3 years ago
Whee!! Stanley Donwood artwork :3
But wtf is with the audio, is all messed up D:
inferneko 3 years ago
the static is most likely deliveratly put there by some dickhead who thinks he's funny, how gay - ruins a great tune.
Tris184 3 years ago
the static is most likely deliveratly put there by some dickhead who thinks he's funny, how gay - ruins a great tune.
Tris184 3 years ago
i cry to this song is that normal? <=(
narutobook 3 years ago
it is if u can relate your life 2 the song,and if u can welcome to the club!
mremreye 3 years ago
Well, I have just been let down. Again.
I need a miracle, if she's gonna come back.
PTBLoyal 3 years ago
I cry to this song too.. Idk.
jvmzen 3 years ago
Was it just my computer or did it start getting loud with static at 2:12?
Mygoodeyeclosed 3 years ago 9
It's the video.
Amorsin 3 years ago 4
yes, it gets very bad. needs to be re-uploaded.
chestypants78 3 years ago
@Mygoodeyeclosed definetly the video
burnabee39bernabe 1 year ago
Is there anyway to escape complacency? The answer is no, it is inevitable and that is such a let down.
Mygoodeyeclosed 3 years ago
im saad my bf broke up with me and we dated for 6 hours he was to scared and shy!
Kam12123 3 years ago
how do you date someone for six hours
rapcrap187 3 years ago 2
i dont know he is weird
Kam12123 3 years ago
Seeing them in concert this august!
TheNYCLifeStyle 3 years ago
Me, too. What stinks is they're not coming any closer to Pittsburgh than Cleveland, so we're driving the 2+ hours to get there... Sort of defeats Thom's request to get to the show in as "eco-friendly" a way as possible... But that's the best we could do...
frithar 3 years ago
Their best song ever...
realBalazs 3 years ago 3
no way, paranoid android was by far their most technical and best song/music video
rapcrap187 3 years ago
One day I'm gonna grow wings.
ludachris475 3 years ago 4
you know where you are with
doggetydoggetydoggs 4 years ago
yes, we gonna grow wings
aDoreMi07 4 years ago 6
You know,you know where you are with,you know where you are with,floar collapsing,falling,bouncing back and one day we(me and inahiddenplace)are gonna grow wings hysterical and useless :)))
barlasha 4 years ago 3
Is this the video that wasn't released because the band hated it?
matoran866 4 years ago
yes...it's this that video band hates :) but i like the song...
barlasha 4 years ago
AMAZING VIDEO!!Better group
ELBUENJAVO 4 years ago 3
one day i'm gonna grow wingsss masterpiece
inahiddenplace 4 years ago 10
why the video cant finishing, its broken or something. the same video posted for other users have the same problem...
nakaclidon 4 years ago 2
The name of the song is "Let Down". It's a crappy ending. Put two and two together people. It's on purpose.
gomejar 4 years ago
PoliticalWorm, this isn't crap
iv0n901 5 years ago
the person ment the static part, I don;t think they meant radiohead at all. I even was thinking "OH GOD!!!" lol
dudewheresbrianh 5 years ago
then it's ok xD just hate people who call radiohead crap or something, thats why..
iv0n901 5 years ago
Hehehe, thats why I didn't get all upset because I figured it was a missunderstanding, the internet fails at showing facel expressions and voice tones lol.
dudewheresbrianh 5 years ago
wow 13 second more.. but without sound
luistua 5 years ago
What the F#!@ is that static crap?
PoliticalWorm 5 years ago
oh god...eeek. Agreeed...
Love Radiohead..but good god.
dudewheresbrianh 5 years ago
WTF SO STATICY!?
radioheadrox1995 5 years ago