What is everyone's interpretation of this song? The way I understand it is there is a man trapped in a coma who can hear everyone around him talking about pulling his life support to let him die. I love this song because that interpretation is so heart wrenching.
To be completely honest I haven't gotten around to listening to the other Radiohead albums (which I plan on doing when I have more time) but this was the first song I've ever heard by Radiohead, and I have so much to thank because of it. Seriously. It opened so many doors for me as to the potential bands and musicians have in their lives. Especially Radiohead, because I truly feel like they redefined Alternative Rock. They're not only musical geniuses, but they're dreamers, too. Thank you.
& now Im in a band called Faust Arp - based on the 6th track from the 7th album (radiohead took their name from the 6th track off the 7th Talking Heads album. ... yeppppp)
I really, really can't even make a list. This song epitomizes Radiohead for me, and my inability to pick favorites among the albums. It feels like I have a new favorite every week, depending on my mood. Leading up to Halloween was Hail to the Thief. Then King of Limbs, Kid A/Amnesiac, now In Rainbows. Each album occupies a sort of hallowed space in my mind, each with its own psychological and emotional character. I even like Pablo Honey (though I certainly listen to it the least).
Thanks for the upload, I spend a lot of late nights in my school's animation lab and my youtube playlists keep me going. I'm glad people are putting up such good music in high quality : )
this album just sounds like the natural evolution of OK computer. If this had come along in 2000 instead of kid A i'd have said goodbye to the rest of music and just listened to these two albums for several years
@plou0018 Sorry, and thanks for being kind instead of ugly like some other postings. Actually, I am visually impaired and have trouble using the computer. But it's beterr to algh than cry.
Radiohead has lost it's way from rock basics. I guess it's pretty music, I dunno, but I can't rock out to it, can meditate maybe and fall asleep. Where is the drum, bass, screaming guitar and earthy singer? This ain't rock. You can't tap your feet to it.
@Naytinfinity Thom Yorke said he writes many of his songs by writing down every thought on a strip of paper then putting them all in a tophat and picking them out randomly and piecing them together so they fit. That would explain why...
This is why I love Radiohead. They're lyrical content have a weird way of describing me. Although this is definitely not their best album, it's pretty amazing none the less.
@MinkyBoodle44 my guess (or what does it for me) is 3 things. First is the fact that its an acoustic ballad that mentions 'blackbird pie' so i instantly think 'Blackbird' by The Beatles, then the light string work at the end is reminiscent of a Paul move. Second, put John or Paul on vocals and this would seamlessly fit anywhere on the White Album. And lastly, the short time of 2:43 puts it in the average Beatles song range.
@Rebelhoss85 surely there is beatles influence in radiohead's work(along with countless others). there are a few key differences between this song and what the beatles could have written, though. 1)the beatles never achieved the harmonic subltely/ingenuity that radiohead(thank you jonny greenwood) has become synonmous with in my mind.2)none of the beatles ever could and never will be able to write a string arrangement, george martin did it for them.3)i've never heard any beatle be so delicate
@davidpolkmusic I agree i was wrong about the string arrangements, I am aware that Paul never actually wrote them, but it was George Martin, in his own words, who merely only "made happen" what the musically untrained Beatles were trying to do anyway. Also, the poster asked specifically why this song reminded him of the Beatles. This song does not have the harmonic complexities you speak of, but i do know what you are talking about in regards to Radiohead. And finally, i still stand strong..
@davidpolkmusic That if you put Paul or John on vocals circa 1965, this would fit seamlessly anywhere on the White Album. And lastly, while it is true that The Beatles were nowhere nearly as 'poetic' in there style of writing and delivery as Thom, they could conjure up all the emotions at will just as Radiohead can. And being delicate was one of them. Blackbird is this songs mother (in style). Blackbird is so delicate. A broken bird waiting all its life to fly into the light from darkness.
To those who think X writes/plays/sings/whatevers better than Y: Beauty is in the eye (or ear etc) of the beholder. Each to their own. One man's meat is another man's poison. (Or woman's, if it bothers you that much. =P ) Different strokes for different folks. Am I making myself clear? Fact: There are more people in the world that think McCartney is better than Thom. Fact: I disagree (although I think Macca is {was, anyway!} brilliant).
I also think it's reminiscent of the Beatles a bit. =)
@weirdunclebob I think Macca (cute name, LOL) is more talented than Thom, but I like Thom better. And that statement is purely down to my humble opinion.
IMO the last two lines "You've got a head full of feathers, you got melted to butter" are vaguely reminiscent of the story of Icarus, who tumbles back to earth after flying too close to the sun.
IMO the entire album has a theme: A man "stuck" in a stifling marriage/job from which he's desperate to escape... he meets a desirable woman... tries to fight temptation... but eventually succumbs to her charms in Jigsaw... finally feeling condemned to Hell for his one moment of happiness, like Faust.
@dredeye, uhhh I believe it's a fact that McCartney is one of the greatest songwriters in history. Better than Thom, (don't get me wrong, he writes fantastic songs). The only person who could rival McCartney was Lennon, and he's dead.
@MrZebraZombie Just because he wrote songs for the Beatles doesn't mean he is one of the best songwriters in history. The Beatles for famous for many reasons and lyrics were not the primary reason. I think McCartney actually wrote some really lame songs for them and some even worse ones in his solo career.
@dredeye hmmm nah i disagree. they're probably on about the same level. there's only a few radiohead songs where the lyrics are stand out awesome (let down, no surprises...), thom's genius is mostly musical.
this song i beleive, is about being in a relationship where one of the individuals is alcoholic... maybe it has to do with the fact that thom is quite a heavy drinker
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If you seach: RFID on google you will find pictures of a chip the same as the picture of the two chips here. RFID will maybe one day be implanted in all of us, so the men behind the governments can watch every single move we make
If you seach: RFID on google you will find pictures of a chip the same as the picture of the two chips here. RFID will maybe one day be implanted in all of us, so the men behind the governments can watch every single move we make!
@dmackendog Actually it irritates me when I see comments like "CANT WE ALL JUST SHUT UP N LISTEN TO THE MUSIC FOR PETES SAKE". If you don't want to take part in arguing or comparing or whatever take your own advice and "just listen to the music".
@RajeshMukkath yeah if i had to compare it to something that would be it, but it isnt completely close, i think the singer for this band sounds alot different, but the music definitly sounds like beatles music. its really good.
@DemTodVonJosh the string arrangement is very resentment of the Beatles....but i always felt that Radiohead are more infulenced by Post Punk and 80 is indie Rock bands than the Beatles and Pink Floyd
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The differance is that pink floyd aren't very good, while radiohead are actually good, and have many influences from many differant areas of music. It's an audacious comment but one I believe to be true
Really nice song this, I love the string arrangements!
Okay, What?! I mean listen to a floyd song like High Hopes. That song has everything. as close as you can get to a perfect song. Perhaps you will appreciate the string arrangements. And in my opinion it has one of the best guitar solos ever (is actually played on a lapsteal). And to be honest if there was no floyd there certainly would be no radiohead. I mean Paranoid Android, that is just imitation Floyd, great song, but it is. And just to let you know im not slagging radiohead, I love them.
without what kind of inspiration? radiohead has tons of influences, they draw inspiration from a myriad of different things. one more one less wouldn't have made as much difference as you think.
Okay perhaps saying that there would be no radiohead was abit hasty but they would sound completely different. I mean there sound isnt imediately rocognizable as floyd but its so dirived from floyd. And I would argue that the floyd influence in paranoid android is more about the structure and song writing style rather than the sound. And if you want something a lttile more obvious try Radiohead-lucky. Again fantastic song but it is pure Floyd homage, especially the chorus.
it is really NOT derived from Pink Floyd. it really fucking isn't. you need to wash out crap out of your ears and listen. apart from Lucky and The Tourist Radiohead doesn't have any more songs that sound even remotely Pink Floyd-esque.
also, the influence of Paranoid Android structure-wise is Happiness Is A Warm Gun by The Beatles. initially Paranoid Android was three separate songs that Radiohead decided to stick together. are Radiohead and Pink Floyd the only two bands you've ever heard? cause that could be the reason you can't see anything beyond that.
also, is OK Computer the only album by Radiohead you've heard? cause please tell me in which way Life In a Glass House, Myxomatosis, Knives Out, 2+2=5, Bodysnatchers, 15 Step, etc, etc, etc sound like Pink Floyd. please be so kind enlighten me, cause i just don't hear it.
Okay I think you get the wrong idea, Im not saying they are like identicle sounds, Floyd are one of many radiohead influences. It was merely a response to what somone had said specifically about floyd. And dude I think I was being pretty diplomatic and fair. So if your gona get petty Im really not arsed. Its my opinion and if you want to discuss it, great, but just cause you know you can fuck me over with your superior doesnt make you cool.
you stated that radiohead's sound is derived from Pink Floyd. i'm asking you which songs on The Bends, Kid A, Amnesiac, Hail to the Thief, In Rainbows and OK Computer (besides Lucky and The Tourist) sound like Pink Floyd to you. please be so kind. I think i've been pretty diplomatic too and explained a lot of rudimentary shit that should be obvious to anyone with a brain and a pair of ears.
ANOTHER thing...as for this song being a Pink Floyd homage, you should get in line with all the people claiming that the song is actually a homage to Nick Drake...or The Beatles...or Elliott Smith... or..or ..or so you might wanna cross this one off the list, because the influence on this song is very much unclear.
Jesus dude I know your under the impression that im some gimp whos only heard Ok computer and the bends and thinks hes a radiohead fan. No my favorite album is probably Kid A and then Amnesiac. And I think your putting far too much emphasis on what Iv said. It was a passing comment that I think is fairly relevant. And no I do not think you have been diplomatic, the swearing and singleing me out to make me look like a dipshit. Theres just no need.
i asked you a simple question. why won't you answer me? if you're making such bold claims as 'Radiohead's sound is derived from Pink Floyd', you should be able to back it up with some satisfactory logical reasoning and plenty of examples. i'm still waiting.
Well I would have to say that in particular the idea and conceptual structure behind Ok computer is one that has come from (Amongst many others) Pink Floyd. And if something is derived it doesnt necessarily meen it bears any resembelance to the source. And I dont think its as bold a statement as saying 'pink floyd aren't very good' which is what I was responding to.
that's right...AMONG MANY OTHERS. because believe it or not Pink Floyd did not invent a classic concept album. not to mention that OK Computer wasn't actually made to be a concept album...however it is commonly interpreted that way. anyway, thanks for your time. no hard feelings, i hope. cheers.
Yes but thats just it, Im not saying Floyd is the only influence, there are alot, its just that floyd are the current topic at question. I just think your blowing what im saying out of proportion, it wasnt that big a deal. And yes I think we should leave it at that. I think we both have better things to do than sit on youtube for hours arguing about trivial shit. No hard feelings.
what i think you need to understand is that usually when someone claims that such and such band derived their sound from a particular band, it is implied that their sound is derivative, not original, and yes, resembles the band from which it is derived. so you should be careful throwing such statements around...because it can definitely ruffle some feathers. well, i most certainly had a 'WTF?!' reaction. anyway, take care.
To be honest, I think its more about how what I said was interprated, and I think our opinions on the matter arnt actually that different. its just about technicalitys. Anyway that is my LAST word on the matter. Cus my mum is gonna go mental if this vacuuming isnt done by the time she gets back.
All art forms, genres and fields are a progressive element, the new constantly influenced by the old. It is impossible to experience any form of music without being in some way influenced by it, and deriving some form of reactionary adaptation, however subtle, that lingers with you. Floyd are great. Radiohead are great. It is certain an element of influence is there. It is, however, largely irrelevant in the greater scheme of pertinence necessary to appreciate this song for what it is. PAX.
I don't exactly think they were influenced by pink floyd. Yes, both bands do play great experimental music, but Pink Floyd had a more psychedelic/synthy/ambient sound while radiohead has a more electronic, industrial, alternative sound, along with relying on guitar and any effects they make with a guitar. Just listen to Dark Side of the Moon, Meddle, or the Wall then listen to In Rainbows, OK Computer. Not too much of an influence, but you could argue there is a tiny bit there
Love the strings for this song
bigbody55 17 hours ago in playlist More videos from xTheMindFieldx
This is one of the toughest list
1. In Rainbows
2. Kid A
3. Ok Computer
4. The Bends
5. Amnesiac
6. King of Limbs
7. Hail to the Thief
8. Pablo Honey
bigbody55 17 hours ago in playlist More videos from xTheMindFieldx
Ahhh okay.
1. In Rainbows
2. OK Computer
3. Kid A
4. Hail to the Thief
5. Amnesiac
6. The Bends
7. King of Limbs
8. Pablo Honey
ThePsychedelicLemon 6 days ago
Lauren Faust Arp
thejoj96 1 week ago
When I first heard this listening through the album, my brain stopped working for a bit. Then I hit repeat.
cco43 2 weeks ago
jono1956 2 weeks ago
1. OK Computer
2. In Rainbows
3. Kid A
4. The Bends
5. Hail to the Thief
6. Amnesiac
7. King of Limbs
8. Pablo Honey
TheRedGibson22 3 weeks ago
My opinion;
1: Ok Computer
2: Kid A
3: In Rainbows
4: Hail To The Thief
5: The King Of Libs
6: The Bends
7: Pablo Honey
8: Amnesiac
Endoftheserenade 3 weeks ago
Hahah, is the guitar line in this taken from Nelly Furtado - Te Busque!?
olavm91 1 month ago
What is everyone's interpretation of this song? The way I understand it is there is a man trapped in a coma who can hear everyone around him talking about pulling his life support to let him die. I love this song because that interpretation is so heart wrenching.
burlong01 1 month ago
this is just my opinion
1.Amnesiac
2.In Rainbows (disc 1 & 2)
3.Hail to the thief
4.Ok Computer
5.Kid A
6.the Bends
7.the King of Limbs
8.Pablo Honey
never really got to much into Kid A so sorry for its low-ish rank :p
RaqifHart 1 month ago
Haven't you noticed how In Rainbows is like the BEST TRACK IN TH WORLD . It gives me comfort there are no words for this track
bitaka1 1 month ago 2
To be completely honest I haven't gotten around to listening to the other Radiohead albums (which I plan on doing when I have more time) but this was the first song I've ever heard by Radiohead, and I have so much to thank because of it. Seriously. It opened so many doors for me as to the potential bands and musicians have in their lives. Especially Radiohead, because I truly feel like they redefined Alternative Rock. They're not only musical geniuses, but they're dreamers, too. Thank you.
Lindsc237 2 months ago
1. In Rainbows
2. OK Computer
3. Amnesiac
4. Kid A
5. The Bends
6. The King of Limbs
7. Hail to the Thief
8. Pablo Honey
Just my opinion.
rhcprh 2 months ago
& now Im in a band called Faust Arp - based on the 6th track from the 7th album (radiohead took their name from the 6th track off the 7th Talking Heads album. ... yeppppp)
herefaustarp 2 months ago
in the order of emotional comfort based on where i was in life:
1. pablo honey (i was 10 going on 11... itwas difficult times...)
2. ok computer (freshman in high school ehhhh)
2.5 the singles & eps - a lot of my iron lung ep
3. in rainbows
4. kid a
5. hail to the thief
6. the bends
7/8. amnesiac / king of limbs
herefaustarp 2 months ago
1. In Rainbows
2. Ok Computer
3. The Bends
4. Amnesiac
5. Kid A
6. Hail to the Thief
7. The King of Limbs
8. Pablo Honey
Xtremenemesis 2 months ago
I really, really can't even make a list. This song epitomizes Radiohead for me, and my inability to pick favorites among the albums. It feels like I have a new favorite every week, depending on my mood. Leading up to Halloween was Hail to the Thief. Then King of Limbs, Kid A/Amnesiac, now In Rainbows. Each album occupies a sort of hallowed space in my mind, each with its own psychological and emotional character. I even like Pablo Honey (though I certainly listen to it the least).
Seraphimal 2 months ago 3
MY LIST:
1. In Rainbows
2. OKC
3. The Bends
4. Amnesiac
5. The King of Limbs
6. Hail to the Thief
7. Pablo Honey
8. Kid A
MrStarbucks1989 2 months ago
1. Kid A
2. In Rainbows
3. Ok Computer
4. Hail to the Thief
5. Amnesiac
6. The Bends
7. The King of Limbs
8. Pablo Honey
AvatarMajere 2 months ago
For me, this is the high point of Radiohead's entire discography. Thank you for uploading this.
ArShProductions 2 months ago
1. In Rainbows
2. Amnesiac
3. Kid A
4. The King of Limbs
5. OK Computer
6. Hail to the Thief
7. The Bends
8. Pablo Honey
zarinsg 3 months ago
@zarinsg 9. Die.
wowwaweewoooo 2 months ago
1. In Rainbows
2. OK Computer
3. Kid A
4. The Bends
5. Hail to the Thief
6. Amnesiac
7. Pablo Honey
8. King of Limbs
retrodude123 3 months ago
Thanks for the upload, I spend a lot of late nights in my school's animation lab and my youtube playlists keep me going. I'm glad people are putting up such good music in high quality : )
ToshiBecca 3 months ago
this is perfect. if you cant appreciate this song then you are obviously ignorant with no taste. sorry, it's true.
Zeebugjones 4 months ago
1. Kid A
2. In Rainbows
3. Amnesiac
4. OK Computer
5. The Bends
6. The King Of Limbs
7. Hail To The Thief
8 That other shit they made
DomSaget 4 months ago
coolest thing since sliced bread
iscottm 4 months ago in playlist iscottm's Favorited Videos
Here's how it is:
1. Kid A (my favorite album of all time)
2. In Rainbows
3.The Bends
4. Hail to the Thief
5. OK Computer
6. Amnesiac
7. The King of Limbs
8. Pablo Honey
Stiny114 4 months ago
@Stiny114 You put the bends over OK computer? interesting..
Meeyoh 4 months ago
@Meeyoh My list changes every day. Today it's
1. In Rainbows
2. Kid A
3. OK Computer
4. The Bends
5. Hail to the Thief
6. Amnesiac
7. The King of Limbs
8. Pablo Honey
Stiny114 4 months ago
he say stuck? isn´t he?
rijoso2 5 months ago
Thank you for the good quality, there are others that are rough to listen to but this one is perfect.
gearlockT 6 months ago
kisses to this song xxxxxx
roblowefan1 6 months ago
i love you but enough is enough
MarleyAmphetamine 6 months ago
is it pronounced 'fowst'?
GeoMcEvan 7 months ago
@GeoMcEvan
yup
L0veepanicc 7 months ago
@L0veepanicc thank god for that. I went around calling Adele 'Ad-e-lay' for 3 months and noone told me :(
GeoMcEvan 7 months ago
we thoughtyouhaditinyoubutnot
DrParanoidAndroid 7 months ago 2
goosebumps
beingfunisfun 7 months ago
this album just sounds like the natural evolution of OK computer. If this had come along in 2000 instead of kid A i'd have said goodbye to the rest of music and just listened to these two albums for several years
milbytrillion 7 months ago 2
wakey wakey rise and shine...
gennatnic 8 months ago
For years I couldn't stand Radiohead
This song changed me
MaelstromK 8 months ago 5
I think this is called in rainbows because the imagery of the album is so dreamy adn supernatural. Would you not agree with me, just saying.
nocome2 9 months ago 2
beautifull song radiohead ftw
meneltryme 9 months ago
this song is absolutely amazing!!! :)
dancerchick171 9 months ago
This song is so beautiful. I have a hard time believing there are people who don't like it.
maxsocial 10 months ago
Those 26 people must of been deaf.
minitureash 10 months ago
This is so beautiful... So painfully beautiful...
MiracleSoulFlyer 10 months ago 4
Thumbs up if you think this sounds like a beatles song.
Jack458111 10 months ago
Radiohead's Blackbird.
Kinovy 10 months ago 26
@Kinovy You speak the truth
ztikmaen 9 months ago
Very complicated musical arrangement and the lyrics so compact with meaning. One of Tadiohead's finest!
spongebobnik 11 months ago
@spongebobnik Tadio, hahaha! Thanks for the nice smile.
plou0018 10 months ago
@plou0018 Sorry, and thanks for being kind instead of ugly like some other postings. Actually, I am visually impaired and have trouble using the computer. But it's beterr to algh than cry.
spongebobnik 10 months ago 2
@spongebobnik Agreed.
plou0018 10 months ago
Radiohead has lost it's way from rock basics. I guess it's pretty music, I dunno, but I can't rock out to it, can meditate maybe and fall asleep. Where is the drum, bass, screaming guitar and earthy singer? This ain't rock. You can't tap your feet to it.
jon2bec2 11 months ago
@jon2bec2 You're right it's definitely not rock, but who ever said it was?
Wedsheport 11 months ago
@jon2bec2 that is correct. But all music is not about "rocking out".
tonyttt31 11 months ago
@jon2bec2 shut up you muppet!
MrFozzapuskas 10 months ago
Oh! It's beautiful...
Rosizzle8 11 months ago
Faust is a character from Christian mythology who sold his soul to a demon for divine powers.
In rainbows was the first album released by radiohead without a record label.
Very good metaphore I think you will agree.
tommart123 11 months ago 15
You know i honestly like this much as Kid A and OK computer. All three records are truly incredible though.
RaVe4EvR122 11 months ago 2
my favourite album thus far in my life
antonmadden1 11 months ago
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That 'full of feathers/melted to butter' vocal line really makes this song special.
Pignoah 11 months ago
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Pignoah 11 months ago
Wonderfull song.
esratahtali 11 months ago
Sometimes you can be falling in and out of thoughts and feelings. This makes me feel like I'm falling. It captures the feeling of being torn.
jegaqui05 1 year ago
orgasmic.
kirtyRY 1 year ago
i can play this song on the guitar
aq1234rfds 1 year ago
congrats bro.f
jasonmiester9 11 months ago
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congrats bro.
jasonmiester9 11 months ago
I love you but enough is enough, a last stop, there's no real reason.
betterthantrue 1 year ago 2
this song sounds like ,,,.,.,.all we are is dust in the wind..... fuck fakers
petrucciado 1 year ago
@petrucciado lol
linuxxe 1 year ago
i always see many radiohead lyrics as a series of one liners. but somehow they relate well.=)
Naytinfinity 1 year ago
@Naytinfinity Thom Yorke said he writes many of his songs by writing down every thought on a strip of paper then putting them all in a tophat and picking them out randomly and piecing them together so they fit. That would explain why...
BenL123 1 year ago
@BenL123 yeah.i've read that too. it's amazing how that works.
Naytinfinity 1 year ago
His voice is the prettiest instrument in this song
Inrxz 1 year ago 16
mmmmmm warm
CarlosBeans55 1 year ago
This is why I love Radiohead. They're lyrical content have a weird way of describing me. Although this is definitely not their best album, it's pretty amazing none the less.
Hugomania09 1 year ago
FAUST IS MY LAST NAME LOLWUT WHOAH.
amiamazingdotcom 1 year ago
when I listen to this song my soul is like a flower opening to the sun
H2SO 1 year ago
Why does this song make me think of The Beatles?
MinkyBoodle44 1 year ago
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talk45 1 year ago
@MinkyBoodle44 my guess (or what does it for me) is 3 things. First is the fact that its an acoustic ballad that mentions 'blackbird pie' so i instantly think 'Blackbird' by The Beatles, then the light string work at the end is reminiscent of a Paul move. Second, put John or Paul on vocals and this would seamlessly fit anywhere on the White Album. And lastly, the short time of 2:43 puts it in the average Beatles song range.
Rebelhoss85 1 year ago
@Rebelhoss85 2:10 sorry. :)
Rebelhoss85 1 year ago
@Rebelhoss85 surely there is beatles influence in radiohead's work(along with countless others). there are a few key differences between this song and what the beatles could have written, though. 1)the beatles never achieved the harmonic subltely/ingenuity that radiohead(thank you jonny greenwood) has become synonmous with in my mind.2)none of the beatles ever could and never will be able to write a string arrangement, george martin did it for them.3)i've never heard any beatle be so delicate
davidpolkmusic 1 year ago
@davidpolkmusic I agree i was wrong about the string arrangements, I am aware that Paul never actually wrote them, but it was George Martin, in his own words, who merely only "made happen" what the musically untrained Beatles were trying to do anyway. Also, the poster asked specifically why this song reminded him of the Beatles. This song does not have the harmonic complexities you speak of, but i do know what you are talking about in regards to Radiohead. And finally, i still stand strong..
Rebelhoss85 1 year ago
@davidpolkmusic That if you put Paul or John on vocals circa 1965, this would fit seamlessly anywhere on the White Album. And lastly, while it is true that The Beatles were nowhere nearly as 'poetic' in there style of writing and delivery as Thom, they could conjure up all the emotions at will just as Radiohead can. And being delicate was one of them. Blackbird is this songs mother (in style). Blackbird is so delicate. A broken bird waiting all its life to fly into the light from darkness.
Rebelhoss85 1 year ago
@davidpolkmusic Try Blackbird?
destinysblade 1 year ago
It's a shame it's such a sort song, but if it were any longer or any shorter, it just wouldn't be the same. Great song.
Kingma1997 1 year ago
faust huh..?
yeap, he sold his soul for sure....
another great album is more than just talent....
drspy77 1 year ago
i wish i lived in this album
AlexisxiLY 1 year ago 58
@AlexisxiLY Truer words have never been spoken.
gunshot134 1 year ago
@AlexisxiLY Keep dreaming lol
pepefuentest 5 months ago
Best Song From The Best Album From The Best Band. Go figure.
'Nuff said.
minamu8 1 year ago 6
Dammit Radiohead, stop being so brilliant, your making other bands look inferior.
antisadism 1 year ago 60
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@antisadism They are inferior.
PianicFanatic 7 months ago
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antisadism 1 year ago
very nice song.......
Worst050 1 year ago
@Worst050 i was just gonna post the exact same comment.. oh well.
Simon0 1 year ago
To those who think X writes/plays/sings/whatevers better than Y: Beauty is in the eye (or ear etc) of the beholder. Each to their own. One man's meat is another man's poison. (Or woman's, if it bothers you that much. =P ) Different strokes for different folks. Am I making myself clear? Fact: There are more people in the world that think McCartney is better than Thom. Fact: I disagree (although I think Macca is {was, anyway!} brilliant).
I also think it's reminiscent of the Beatles a bit. =)
weirdunclebob 1 year ago 6
@weirdunclebob I think Macca (cute name, LOL) is more talented than Thom, but I like Thom better. And that statement is purely down to my humble opinion.
Mikailamylove 1 year ago
I love you but enough is enough
enough of that stuff
ftasic 1 year ago 2
what wierd awesome art
aeroces7 1 year ago
(L)
iiLzeeable 1 year ago
IMO the last two lines "You've got a head full of feathers, you got melted to butter" are vaguely reminiscent of the story of Icarus, who tumbles back to earth after flying too close to the sun.
IMO the entire album has a theme: A man "stuck" in a stifling marriage/job from which he's desperate to escape... he meets a desirable woman... tries to fight temptation... but eventually succumbs to her charms in Jigsaw... finally feeling condemned to Hell for his one moment of happiness, like Faust.
LantaGem 1 year ago 3
This sounds like something McCartney would write. It's so lovely.
MrZebraZombie 1 year ago 2
@MrZebraZombie Thom writes better lyrics than Paul.
dredeye 1 year ago 3
@dredeye, uhhh I believe it's a fact that McCartney is one of the greatest songwriters in history. Better than Thom, (don't get me wrong, he writes fantastic songs). The only person who could rival McCartney was Lennon, and he's dead.
MrZebraZombie 1 year ago
@MrZebraZombie Just because he wrote songs for the Beatles doesn't mean he is one of the best songwriters in history. The Beatles for famous for many reasons and lyrics were not the primary reason. I think McCartney actually wrote some really lame songs for them and some even worse ones in his solo career.
dredeye 1 year ago
@dredeye hmmm nah i disagree. they're probably on about the same level. there's only a few radiohead songs where the lyrics are stand out awesome (let down, no surprises...), thom's genius is mostly musical.
gorgolyt 1 year ago
What a beautiful song.
UR55378008 1 year ago
he is a brilliant lyricist
clevelandsteamer07 1 year ago 6
love the flow
ehren305 1 year ago
I think this is my favorite off "In Rainbows".
utahcharlotte 1 year ago 6
@utahcharlotte Me, too.. My most listened to song over that past 2 and a half years.
doors2288 1 year ago
this song i beleive, is about being in a relationship where one of the individuals is alcoholic... maybe it has to do with the fact that thom is quite a heavy drinker
IamTheScorchedEarth 1 year ago
This is the coolest shit since sliced bread.
floop518 1 year ago 3
wonderful
soccerholic101 1 year ago 2
I don't know why this song isn't more loved than it is...
I think it's incredible.
hannahh2000 1 year ago 2
I get chills at 1:24.
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Anirml 1 year ago
regarding band comparisons:
"I love you but enough is enough,
enough of that stuff...
there's no real reason"
neuropharma 1 year ago
My most played song over the past 2 years for a reason!. Love it.
doors2288 1 year ago 6
it's comments like that that gave rise to the Nazi's
riseup20twelve 2 years ago 6
Shhhhhhhhhh....don't compare just listen
JasonArthur700 2 years ago 274
dont you just love it how no matter what video you go to you'll find idiots arguing about nothing when everyone should just be listening to the music
dmackendog 2 years ago 122
@dmackendog Actually it irritates me when I see comments like "CANT WE ALL JUST SHUT UP N LISTEN TO THE MUSIC FOR PETES SAKE". If you don't want to take part in arguing or comparing or whatever take your own advice and "just listen to the music".
BestCoolGuy22 1 year ago
@dmackendog Why else do they have these comment boxes if not for us to argue? ;)
LantaGem 1 year ago
@dmackendog I say if you have something against a song, then why are you listening to it? I LOVE this song(: And I totally agree with your comment.
RideAtopTheSky 1 year ago
I've at least listened to this song 30 times today. Ridiculously addictive.
Verazze 2 years ago 8
@Verazze ya its funny, but its so replayable
scarberianknight 1 year ago
i love Pink Floyd (just to brighten the mood here).
you can see similarities in some of the songs, as what you can in more a less every single band. + Thom is a Pink Floyd Fan :)
Thegibbo123 2 years ago 8
Think its more Beatles than Pink Floyd
RajeshMukkath 1 year ago 4
@RajeshMukkath yeah if i had to compare it to something that would be it, but it isnt completely close, i think the singer for this band sounds alot different, but the music definitly sounds like beatles music. its really good.
DemTodVonJosh 1 year ago
@DemTodVonJosh the string arrangement is very resentment of the Beatles....but i always felt that Radiohead are more infulenced by Post Punk and 80 is indie Rock bands than the Beatles and Pink Floyd
RajeshMukkath 1 year ago 2
@RajeshMukkath thats understandable. it was nice talking to you about this :D
DemTodVonJosh 1 year ago
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The differance is that pink floyd aren't very good, while radiohead are actually good, and have many influences from many differant areas of music. It's an audacious comment but one I believe to be true
Really nice song this, I love the string arrangements!
smitty618 2 years ago
Okay, What?! I mean listen to a floyd song like High Hopes. That song has everything. as close as you can get to a perfect song. Perhaps you will appreciate the string arrangements. And in my opinion it has one of the best guitar solos ever (is actually played on a lapsteal). And to be honest if there was no floyd there certainly would be no radiohead. I mean Paranoid Android, that is just imitation Floyd, great song, but it is. And just to let you know im not slagging radiohead, I love them.
ler0y182 2 years ago
joking, right?
blizzn01 2 years ago
@ler0y182 Paranoid Android has nothing to do with Pink Floyd, man
Rrambler 2 years ago 5
i mean don't get me wrong i agree with you that Pink Floyd is an amazing band, but to say that without them there'd be no radiohead is bullshit
Rrambler 2 years ago 4
there would be a radiohead bu they wouldn't sound anything like they do withought that kind of inspiration
slarellano 2 years ago
without what kind of inspiration? radiohead has tons of influences, they draw inspiration from a myriad of different things. one more one less wouldn't have made as much difference as you think.
Rrambler 2 years ago 5
Okay perhaps saying that there would be no radiohead was abit hasty but they would sound completely different. I mean there sound isnt imediately rocognizable as floyd but its so dirived from floyd. And I would argue that the floyd influence in paranoid android is more about the structure and song writing style rather than the sound. And if you want something a lttile more obvious try Radiohead-lucky. Again fantastic song but it is pure Floyd homage, especially the chorus.
ler0y182 2 years ago
it is really NOT derived from Pink Floyd. it really fucking isn't. you need to wash out crap out of your ears and listen. apart from Lucky and The Tourist Radiohead doesn't have any more songs that sound even remotely Pink Floyd-esque.
Rrambler 2 years ago
also, the influence of Paranoid Android structure-wise is Happiness Is A Warm Gun by The Beatles. initially Paranoid Android was three separate songs that Radiohead decided to stick together. are Radiohead and Pink Floyd the only two bands you've ever heard? cause that could be the reason you can't see anything beyond that.
Rrambler 2 years ago
also, is OK Computer the only album by Radiohead you've heard? cause please tell me in which way Life In a Glass House, Myxomatosis, Knives Out, 2+2=5, Bodysnatchers, 15 Step, etc, etc, etc sound like Pink Floyd. please be so kind enlighten me, cause i just don't hear it.
Rrambler 2 years ago
Okay I think you get the wrong idea, Im not saying they are like identicle sounds, Floyd are one of many radiohead influences. It was merely a response to what somone had said specifically about floyd. And dude I think I was being pretty diplomatic and fair. So if your gona get petty Im really not arsed. Its my opinion and if you want to discuss it, great, but just cause you know you can fuck me over with your superior doesnt make you cool.
ler0y182 2 years ago
superiority*
ler0y182 2 years ago
you stated that radiohead's sound is derived from Pink Floyd. i'm asking you which songs on The Bends, Kid A, Amnesiac, Hail to the Thief, In Rainbows and OK Computer (besides Lucky and The Tourist) sound like Pink Floyd to you. please be so kind. I think i've been pretty diplomatic too and explained a lot of rudimentary shit that should be obvious to anyone with a brain and a pair of ears.
Rrambler 2 years ago
ANOTHER thing...as for this song being a Pink Floyd homage, you should get in line with all the people claiming that the song is actually a homage to Nick Drake...or The Beatles...or Elliott Smith... or..or ..or so you might wanna cross this one off the list, because the influence on this song is very much unclear.
Rrambler 2 years ago
Jesus dude I know your under the impression that im some gimp whos only heard Ok computer and the bends and thinks hes a radiohead fan. No my favorite album is probably Kid A and then Amnesiac. And I think your putting far too much emphasis on what Iv said. It was a passing comment that I think is fairly relevant. And no I do not think you have been diplomatic, the swearing and singleing me out to make me look like a dipshit. Theres just no need.
ler0y182 2 years ago
i asked you a simple question. why won't you answer me? if you're making such bold claims as 'Radiohead's sound is derived from Pink Floyd', you should be able to back it up with some satisfactory logical reasoning and plenty of examples. i'm still waiting.
Rrambler 2 years ago
Well I would have to say that in particular the idea and conceptual structure behind Ok computer is one that has come from (Amongst many others) Pink Floyd. And if something is derived it doesnt necessarily meen it bears any resembelance to the source. And I dont think its as bold a statement as saying 'pink floyd aren't very good' which is what I was responding to.
ler0y182 2 years ago 2
that's right...AMONG MANY OTHERS. because believe it or not Pink Floyd did not invent a classic concept album. not to mention that OK Computer wasn't actually made to be a concept album...however it is commonly interpreted that way. anyway, thanks for your time. no hard feelings, i hope. cheers.
Rrambler 2 years ago
Yes but thats just it, Im not saying Floyd is the only influence, there are alot, its just that floyd are the current topic at question. I just think your blowing what im saying out of proportion, it wasnt that big a deal. And yes I think we should leave it at that. I think we both have better things to do than sit on youtube for hours arguing about trivial shit. No hard feelings.
ler0y182 2 years ago 6
what i think you need to understand is that usually when someone claims that such and such band derived their sound from a particular band, it is implied that their sound is derivative, not original, and yes, resembles the band from which it is derived. so you should be careful throwing such statements around...because it can definitely ruffle some feathers. well, i most certainly had a 'WTF?!' reaction. anyway, take care.
Rrambler 2 years ago
To be honest, I think its more about how what I said was interprated, and I think our opinions on the matter arnt actually that different. its just about technicalitys. Anyway that is my LAST word on the matter. Cus my mum is gonna go mental if this vacuuming isnt done by the time she gets back.
ler0y182 2 years ago 4
@Rrambler from our first words as a child to our eulogies, all communication is borrowed from our social ties. music is no exception
scarberianknight 1 year ago
All art forms, genres and fields are a progressive element, the new constantly influenced by the old. It is impossible to experience any form of music without being in some way influenced by it, and deriving some form of reactionary adaptation, however subtle, that lingers with you. Floyd are great. Radiohead are great. It is certain an element of influence is there. It is, however, largely irrelevant in the greater scheme of pertinence necessary to appreciate this song for what it is. PAX.
ArunMadTrad 2 years ago 2
word
nmobayed 2 years ago
Answer me: how? How did they do it?! A have no idea...Genius.
dominikaikropka 2 years ago 3
amazing
herbalactivist19 2 years ago
trippy time signatures :] not easy to get the groove of that stuff but they definitely have mastered it
drummerjwalk 2 years ago
modern day pink floyd
herbalactivist19 2 years ago 2
Anyone who doesn't think Radiohead was influenced by Pink Floyd has a dolt for an ear.
krane33 2 years ago
@krane33
I don't exactly think they were influenced by pink floyd. Yes, both bands do play great experimental music, but Pink Floyd had a more psychedelic/synthy/ambient sound while radiohead has a more electronic, industrial, alternative sound, along with relying on guitar and any effects they make with a guitar. Just listen to Dark Side of the Moon, Meddle, or the Wall then listen to In Rainbows, OK Computer. Not too much of an influence, but you could argue there is a tiny bit there
bassguitar19 2 years ago
Dark Side of the Moon had a direct and heavy influence on OK Computer. But if you can't hear it you can't hear it...
krane33 2 years ago
@krane33
Dark Side of the Moon had a direct and heavy influence on 2 Radiohead songs, namely Lucky and The Tourist. Thatsssit.
TheRishiGirl 2 years ago 2
I bow to your rod.
krane33 2 years ago
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TheRishiGirl 2 years ago
But they can't be the same fella.Different times...same ideal