As a beginner drummer (for about 2 years), this song infuriates me. Those 16th notes with one hand on the hi-hat are so miserably difficult that i am loosing my mind. It shouldn’t be THAT hard, but getting the correct hand movement is just SO HARD.
Thom and Johnny are beyond any doubt in their capability to continue producing mind-blowing stuff. And in the face of this great new piece, I want to truly acknowledge Tom Skinner and this totally relaxed drumming style.
@@brianlaudrupchannel i do agree that it's repetitive, but I don't think it's as static or as underdeveloped as the songs on the king of limbs. I do think that most of the songs on the king of limbs are actually too overcomplicated, which is the opposite of this song, since it's pretty simplistic. I don't think repetitiveness in itself is a bad thing; it can be satisfyingly hypnotic in my opinion. For sure, this song isn't their greatest work, but I think it's still pretty good. I guess it kind of reminds me of Scatterbrain, very simplistic and repeating beat.
Just in case there are any music theory geeks in here (I'm sure there are) the polymeter verse groove is: - 3 x 4/4 beat pattern = 12 beats (24 1/8 notes) - 8 x 7/8 beat pattern = 28 beats (56 1/8 notes) Total: 12 + 28 = 40 beats = 10 bars. So the drums just play a 4/4 beat for 10 bars, and in that time, the 4/4 and 7/8 polymeter riff perfectly lines up again. Very clever..! Regardless of whether they thought about it mathematically when writing it, it's still interesting to understand what's actually happening, and how it works.
Love this kind of discussion/debate after a new Yorke/Greenwood track drops! Thanks for sharing! I actually think there is a bar of 6/8 in the guitar riff...but either way the math adds up. The full 10 bar guitar cycle (to my ear) is: 4 x 4/4 2 x 7/8 (3+2+2) 1 x 6/8 1x 4/4 2x 7/8 1x 6/8 Total: 80 8th notes or 10 bars of 4/4 (which the drums are playing as you pointed out.) Either way still lines up with your math! Side note: In the chorus, I hear a kind of hemiola going on. Yorke sings 3 x 5/8 patterns starting on the 2nd 8th note of the bar (15 eight notes + 1 8th rest= 16 eights total) over two bars (i.e. 16 8th notes.) Fun Fun!
This pretty much confirms the theory that Jonny and Thom together are why Radiohead sounds like Radiohead. Those two together and it will always be fine, no matter what name it's under or who they collaborate with.
@@Alex_Mac_ idk they don't sound like Radiohead for me, there's something from pablo honey for sure, but ofc it's more punky then whole Radiohead discography
So many years, so many songs, so much they given us and still creating the most beautiful compositions. Nothing has ever or will ever compare to these talented and passionate geniuses. Thank you for touring in the U.S.!!
I love that the essence of smoke is contextualized so perfectly with the trumpet and lyric in-sync, smooth elusive and exact with such delicate finess, so charming. It sounds like exactly what it describes. Love love love this!! 🙌 X
I just watched them finish a set less than half an hour ago at Magazine in docklands, absolutely bloody electric, close enough to be in my living room best live gig ever for me !
@@gabrielp4181 Hi Gabriel the livestream of each of these three concerts was available for 2 days only for free to people that had actually gone to the concert (like myself) via the dice app and for about £15 while it was live streaming, to remote viewers, not sure of other methods.
Thom & Jonny are the gift that keeps on giving. Love you guys so so much. ♥️♥️ I mean wow what a song! Loved it from 1st listen and I can’t wait for the whole album.
OMG! I love this song so much. There is a lot of Sons of Kemet sound on this one that previous release doesn't have. The bass reminds me a lot of Atoms for Peace project.
when I knew this band was created I thought I wouldn't like it, not sure why, however after listening this amazing song and you will never work in television again I think I am a fan of the band.
@@ritahorvath8207 that ball on ur comment is the only pair u have m8 if u think it’s so boring why u replying to every fucking comment u spend a lot of time listening to something u find boring?
There’s this immense bond between me and them, that i cannot put any words to describe myself how i feel when i listen to their songs. All i can say is that Radiohead has been healing me over decades. And now this… “sigh” Thank you Thom Yorke, thank you The Smile and thank you Radiohead for sharing your gifts with us. You all much appreciated.
The bass really brings to mind fleas rhythms during atoms for peace. This whole ep is amazing it’s exactly what I dared to hope for.
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This is so refreshing. I am happy to be present at this point in time when Thom and Jonny are still making music. Also really like the attack, precision and amplitude of Skinner's drum playing! I'll be there for your live show tonight! So f*king excited!
Loved when Gilles Peterson played the Glastonbury performance of this on his BBC show last summer, and then again in december. Great to here the studio version ~
loving the smile! Put out a live album with the studio album! Atoms for peace’s amok is one of my favorite albums of all time, but I really wish we got a live album too
@@eracli0 I’d say it was about half and half for me. Those roundhouse shows sounded so damn good, plus you got the eraser tracks too. Saw them both nights at roseland in NY on their first tour and once are Barclays in NY on their second, so I needed to hear them live again after those shows. Some of the best shows I’ve ever seen
Love the fact that the genius that is Tom Skinner is being overlooked in these comments. Sure he operates in far more underground sphere but from Sons Of Kemet to Wildflower etc and his solo project Hello Skinny one of the most creative and consistent UK artists of the last decade, don't get me wrong Thom and Jonny are great but rest assured Tom Skinner isn't just along for the ride
@@jacksonwaldon not really hate, and 'love the fact can be used as an Ironic kind of term'. Am just surprised that there is so little knowledge of Tom Skinner, and the obviously incorrect assumption that it's Thom and Jonny's work. Obviously most on here will be Radiohead fans, as they are massive, whereas Tom is definitely more underground, just hope they at least go and seek out Tom's work elsewhere and he gains some more fans.
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The Jackal brought me here!
Me too😊
Me three
Now you heard this, listen to some other work from the Smile, Thom Yorke and Radiohead! Jackal is a good serie 💪
Me four
Me five.
Makes me happy knowing these legends are still making music.
I can’t wait for the album
Right!? Still so god damn amazing after all these years and even relevant, ha.
It gives me the smile
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And getting better every time they come out with whatever project...Thom Yorke is a musical god!
This song is like having a perfect dream that you never want to wake up from. Nothing short of brilliant.
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really ? 🧿
As a beginner drummer (for about 2 years), this song infuriates me. Those 16th notes with one hand on the hi-hat are so miserably difficult that i am loosing my mind. It shouldn’t be THAT hard, but getting the correct hand movement is just SO HARD.
Forget 4/4 bro, open your mind ;)
The Jackal TV series brought me here. Amazing arrangement
Me too! Had a great soundtrack!!
Producers: how much bass do you want on this?
Thom and Jonny: yes
Yeah seriously, I can't even hear the bass, its so muddled. Idk whats up with the production for the bass. The rest tho, perfection.
its waaaaaaaaaaaay to much its fucking my ears and its killing the beauty of that bass line and also killing thoms voice im so disappointed now :(
@@MM-vs2et you don’t sound as cool as you think you do, just enjoy the music and stop nitpicking
@@yaggayaggaya9918 wtf are you even on about lmao, sound as cool as i think? That was a valid concern, that arose out of an obvious issue.
never enough bass
Thom and Johnny are beyond any doubt in their capability to continue producing mind-blowing stuff. And in the face of this great new piece, I want to truly acknowledge Tom Skinner and this totally relaxed drumming style.
Tom Skinner is awesome. Check out "A Hairdryer", previously known as "Blue Eyed Fox" that's my favourite Smile song.
Totally agree! There were so many great drum moments during the gig last Sunday. I am flashed!
Word. The drumming is so slick and nonchalant.
@@ernestovidales09 You weren't lying! I just listened to the album... his work on A Hairdryer gave me chills.
afrobeat
Radiohead was so good, so they've made radiohead 2
Was!?
Radiohead... 4? There's Atoms for Peace, Thom Yorke's solo stuff and now The Smile. They all sound pretty similar for the most part.
Wtf Depression The Sequel
@Andrew Peterson Nigel was in Atoms for Piece. I'd consider him from Radiohead
this is radiohead for non virgins
Love how the bassline repeats in that unpredictable out-of-sync way. These guys are musos musos. Incredible production too
That bassline is disgusting dude, goddamn that shit is funky
Nigel always gets it DONE
@@Tuteins Oh thanks for the info, I didn’t look at the description. Wikipedia said Nigel was the producer for The Smile
bassline has been stuck in my head all week
@@Tuteins pretty sure that's who produced the video
Ah, the happy version of National Anthem I never knew I needed
OMG
Weird, "happy" isn't the word I'd use at all.
@@gorgolyt more like funky
This song is absolutely killer
I agree
Eh
@@brianlaudrupchannel elaborate
@@darr915 starts good and then you realise it's one of them looping repetitive radiohead songs that goes no where. Could be on the king of limbs
@@brianlaudrupchannel i do agree that it's repetitive, but I don't think it's as static or as underdeveloped as the songs on the king of limbs. I do think that most of the songs on the king of limbs are actually too overcomplicated, which is the opposite of this song, since it's pretty simplistic. I don't think repetitiveness in itself is a bad thing; it can be satisfyingly hypnotic in my opinion. For sure, this song isn't their greatest work, but I think it's still pretty good. I guess it kind of reminds me of Scatterbrain, very simplistic and repeating beat.
That Brass Section is awesome. Reminds me of those on TKOL
I hear some woodwinds in there too 👌
showing the entire genre how it's done with every new song!
The phrasing in "We should give ourselves another chance" is so beautiful!
Headphones, lights out, close your eyes in front of the monitor. It's magic.
The Smile didn't even officially put out their record and I'm already loving it. It's still a new masterpiece in the making.
Just in case there are any music theory geeks in here (I'm sure there are) the polymeter verse groove is:
- 3 x 4/4 beat pattern = 12 beats (24 1/8 notes)
- 8 x 7/8 beat pattern = 28 beats (56 1/8 notes)
Total: 12 + 28 = 40 beats = 10 bars.
So the drums just play a 4/4 beat for 10 bars, and in that time, the 4/4 and 7/8 polymeter riff perfectly lines up again. Very clever..!
Regardless of whether they thought about it mathematically when writing it, it's still interesting to understand what's actually happening, and how it works.
Love this kind of discussion/debate after a new Yorke/Greenwood track drops! Thanks for sharing! I actually think there is a bar of 6/8 in the guitar riff...but either way the math adds up. The full 10 bar guitar cycle (to my ear) is:
4 x 4/4
2 x 7/8 (3+2+2)
1 x 6/8
1x 4/4
2x 7/8
1x 6/8
Total: 80 8th notes or 10 bars of 4/4 (which the drums are playing as you pointed out.) Either way still lines up with your math!
Side note: In the chorus, I hear a kind of hemiola going on. Yorke sings 3 x 5/8 patterns starting on the 2nd 8th note of the bar (15 eight notes + 1 8th rest= 16 eights total) over two bars (i.e. 16 8th notes.)
Fun Fun!
Also, they likely won’t be playing this song live 😂😂
Tony Allen (batterista) Rest in Peace
@@lude-N-lopsided ehm yeah they do, all the time lol. i've seen them do it.
es una forma de verlo, no la única. un abrazo, igualmente.
google translator: It's one way of looking at it, not the only one. A hug, too.
That chorus is the most chill-sounding thing I’ve ever heard
YES!!!!!
Love that long reverb on the snare
Gated Reverb is back in the building
QUE
Yeah, it sounds like the snare has a bounce
It has a bloom, I think. It's dreamy as all heck.
Thom’s bassline really reminds me of Laura Lee of Khruangbin’s style here. Amazing!
Instagram video shows thom playing bass and Jonny playing his gibson guitar
@@Skyppz You're right! Thank you!
When I first heard this song in the Glastonbury set last year, my first thought was that this sounds like a song Khruangbin wished they'd written
Ha! First thing I thought and there's your comment ☺️
@@MM-vs2et I also think how the vocals and guitar line up in The Opposite is very Khruangbin-esque.
This band is still growing and transfomating.. So cool!
I wasn't sure I would like The Smile. After hearing this, I can't wait to hear more! Never doubt Thom !
And my boy Jonny 🙂🔪
Or Tom!
Or jonny
This pretty much confirms the theory that Jonny and Thom together are why Radiohead sounds like Radiohead. Those two together and it will always be fine, no matter what name it's under or who they collaborate with.
@@Alex_Mac_ idk they don't sound like Radiohead for me, there's something from pablo honey for sure, but ofc it's more punky then whole Radiohead discography
So many years, so many songs, so much they given us and still creating the most beautiful compositions. Nothing has ever or will ever compare to these talented and passionate geniuses. Thank you for touring in the U.S.!!
You're the proof that age doesn't mean anything. Your music has this youth spirit more than ever...
You can be Old fart at 25,and Young at 40. UP to you
The bass in this album is insane. I wasn't sure about this band, but I'm glad I tried it out because MAN, it's pretty good!
This is awesome!!! Another successful Thom/Johnny project...
I absolutely LOVE this, can't wait to hear the whole album
Damn, Thom, just give us the whole album already! Love this stuff.
DITTO! For a second tho I (wishfully) read "Thom just gave us" and frantically searched for the album lol.
@@cozm8 false hope :(
I know it’s taking forever
@@cozm8 same : ))
It's sooooooo good! 🥰🥰🥰 Definitely worth the wait...
The Day of the Jackal! 🔥
Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood can do no wrong.....always constantly only produce beautiful music for us lucky listeners!!!
Good song, bad video
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In my eyes
@@OkaySoShit i kinda like the video tho, its showing the lyrics of the song one letter at a time
They went from Icons to Legends to Gods at this point…imagine still making Masterpieces in your 50s
omgggggg the chills when the brass came in!!!!!!
When u want to headbang but can't decide where is the beat is going, u know its a banger....
Man that bass is killing it.....
Both of these tracks are the among the best to come out from them in ages.
Lovin the horns - Johnny’s fingerprints all over that section
facts
Johnny is really probably one of the most critical members when it comes to his extensive knowledge and playing skills.
This is a certified hood classic
Mad groovy. Throwback to A Punch Up At a Wedding
I love this!! Reminds me of Talk Show Host and other The Bends era stuff, but with a modern twist
it reminds me of the national anthem, and also talk show host
Yes talk show host vibes for definite
I think the similarity in tone to Identikit is way more strong with this
@@macworldleader I think this bassline smokes (pun intended) "National Anthem".
I love that the essence of smoke is contextualized so perfectly with the trumpet and lyric in-sync, smooth elusive and exact with such delicate finess, so charming. It sounds like exactly what it describes. Love love love this!! 🙌
X
It's bliss 😌just when we needed um
I'm addicted to this new sound. I feel like a junkie... I need more!!!
Great sound as always! Can't wait to listen the new album!
dat bass, hypnotic❤️
I've already listened to this 4 times in a row
I just watched them finish a set less than half an hour ago at Magazine in docklands, absolutely bloody electric, close enough to be in my living room best live gig ever for me !
So dope bro, stoked you got to enjoy that so thoroughly!
@@davidcoons89 Thank you ! I was so lucky to get that ticket !
Is there any way to watch it? I remember they did a live performance a long time ago but I didn’t have the chance to watch it and it’s gone 💀💀
@@gabrielp4181 Hi Gabriel the livestream of each of these three concerts was available for 2 days only for free to people that had actually gone to the concert (like myself) via the dice app and for about £15 while it was live streaming, to remote viewers, not sure of other methods.
Breath of fresh air. Loving the horn arrangement.
This is super lush
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super boring . . . . 🧿
@@ritahorvath8207 K
Beautiful, sweet, delicate.
insane how the bassline causes everything to shift somehow, like it creates its own pocket time signature ???
polymeters are tight ^^
Agreed. Strong Coldplay influence on that track.
@@Barrybeastmode lowkey insult.
@@Barrybeastmode the guys in this band basically created/inspired Coldplay
Can’t wait for the show this weekend
Thom & Jonny are the gift that keeps on giving. Love you guys so so much. ♥️♥️
I mean wow what a song! Loved it from 1st listen and I can’t wait for the whole album.
this song on the repeat, sound blessed
OMG! I love this song so much. There is a lot of Sons of Kemet sound on this one that previous release doesn't have. The bass reminds me a lot of Atoms for Peace project.
when I knew this band was created I thought I wouldn't like it, not sure why, however after listening this amazing song and you will never work in television again I think I am a fan of the band.
Cannot wait to see you guys live in Miami this summer! Beautiful track.
Sometimes i wonder if Thom and Jonny are aware of their greatness
I think they’re more aware of how much further they can go with their music.
Certainly not.
They produce extremly
boring music . . . . 🧿
Sounds like a mix of Can and Talk Talk, but lacking the talent of both!
@@ritahorvath8207 that ball on ur comment is the only pair u have m8 if u think it’s so boring why u replying to every fucking comment u spend a lot of time listening to something u find boring?
they wouldn't release it if they didn't think it was great
Best song of 2000s to 3000s
They just don't miss, not a single time
Pop is dead? Lol but yeah Thom hasn’t missed in like 3 decades
"Makes me happy knowing these legends are still making music." - YES! It`s what I am thinkig about.
seeing them live on Saturday and cannot wait...
Hypnotizing
There’s this immense bond between me and them, that i cannot put any words to describe myself how i feel when i listen to their songs. All i can say is that Radiohead has been healing me over decades. And now this… “sigh”
Thank you Thom Yorke, thank you The Smile and thank you Radiohead for sharing your gifts with us. You all much appreciated.
The bass really brings to mind fleas rhythms during atoms for peace. This whole ep is amazing it’s exactly what I dared to hope for.
This is so refreshing. I am happy to be present at this point in time when Thom and Jonny are still making music. Also really like the attack, precision and amplitude of Skinner's drum playing! I'll be there for your live show tonight! So f*king excited!
This made my day more bearable,
Thank you
Strong effort lads, one hour since release and love it already!
Heard this bassline live at their Dublin concert and I ascended
hadn't heard of this group, just stumbled onto them. this is my introduction and it's pretty impressive. that bass line is amazing.
It's just radiohead
Again lol
Estoy tan contenta, y me siento tan afortunada ¡de vivir en la misma época que estos talentosos músicos! ⭐
🤩🙏🏽
That bass riff........eternal
I got floor tickets today to see them in Austin in June!! Yuh!
Outstanding! Gives me the vibes of Metronomic Underground by Stereolab.
My Favourite from the Album, also Open the Floodgates..
Wow!!! This is brilliant, can't stop listening 👏
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please, try to stop !
QUÉ TEMAZO DIOSS, ESE BAJO ES HIPNOTICO
The production on this is god lvl!!
eyes closed ! peaceful .. thank you so far
Can't wait for this Saturday
What just happened? A complete state of bliss. My doctor turned me onto this. Thank God
From the Day of the Jackal!
Yeah! 🤘
Sounds of chocolate mousse and a voice of free thinking. As they should be. Perfect. Thank you, my man. Thank you.
Wow… so cool! Love that bass line 🎸
Brilliant Track. Fantastic thanks!!!
Loved when Gilles Peterson played the Glastonbury performance of this on his BBC show last summer, and then again in december. Great to here the studio version ~
The best use of cord structure I have heard in a long time
loving the smile! Put out a live album with the studio album! Atoms for peace’s amok is one of my favorite albums of all time, but I really wish we got a live album too
I think I listen to Atom for Peace live more than the studio album. So full of energy. Love the ASL show most.
@@eracli0 I’d say it was about half and half for me. Those roundhouse shows sounded so damn good, plus you got the eraser tracks too. Saw them both nights at roseland in NY on their first tour and once are Barclays in NY on their second, so I needed to hear them live again after those shows. Some of the best shows I’ve ever seen
@@eracli0 Atoms for Peace live are like a whole other band - the ENERGY they infuse into the music... incredible
!! no hesitation instant playlist addition right here
Bruhh.....just discovered their channel like 2 mins ago and saw there was just one video and then boom.....new notification poped up....
This is so addictive. Make it stop……no dont. Love this. Feel it. ❤️
Brilliant , Smile on the face
Whatever the name, your music is like breathing
Love the fact that the genius that is Tom Skinner is being overlooked in these comments. Sure he operates in far more underground sphere but from Sons Of Kemet to Wildflower etc and his solo project Hello Skinny one of the most creative and consistent UK artists of the last decade, don't get me wrong Thom and Jonny are great but rest assured Tom Skinner isn't just along for the ride
You mean you hate he’s being overlooked?
@@jacksonwaldon not really hate, and 'love the fact can be used as an Ironic kind of term'. Am just surprised that there is so little knowledge of Tom Skinner, and the obviously incorrect assumption that it's Thom and Jonny's work. Obviously most on here will be Radiohead fans, as they are massive, whereas Tom is definitely more underground, just hope they at least go and seek out Tom's work elsewhere and he gains some more fans.
The bass on this is so damn good.
Oowee that's funky
I love this so much!
This reminds me of Dury Dava 💙 the bass line is addictive af, cheers!!!
This is the most interesting thing I've listened to in a while. 🖤👏
Now this puts a smile on my face…
Love it - playlisted it.
that bassline is insane. i have been attempting to learn it for a month. FFS!
Love the Bruce Conner film vibes. Great song.
Thom + horns is a killer combo
Horns? I did not understand
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