@@lukipuki9438 ohhhhh that makes sense, it actually reminds of some new artists whose only 1/2 song got famous cause of tik tok and people are saying:" yeah i love him 😍" and listen to like 2 of his songs, thanks for the explanation 👍🏻
Radiohead has since embraced the song again. Since they have so many songs that fans request now with their huge and iconic discography. i’ve read somewhere they like the song again in a sentimental way
@@jodyhuggins5048 I love stories like that. Like the b-b-b-baby part in "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" by Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Dude literally just made a joke version of the song to make fun of his stuttering brother. Record producer likes it, and boom, it actually made it onto the album :D So great lol.
Imperative to recognize that “creep” is from Radiohead’s FIRST album. it’s primitive, but simply put, it’s a brilliant song. Radiohead evolves quickly from album to album. Love your break downs, keep it up.
I'm surprised with all the TOOL and connection that he's made with them, that he has still yet to visit the EP Opiate. The wellspring from which all other TOOL flows. Rich tAMB
👀HEY GANG! Ahhh yes, apparently I did a song that was their more mainstream track. Just know that there is sooooo much more Radiohead coming and if it's your first time here then check my playlists because I have one dedicated to Radiohead songs I have reviewed. Thanks for the comments and sharing and subbing! AWWWRIGHT!!!🎉🎉🎉
Hehe. The backlash for that song was almost entirely from the band. It's a great song, but it was too popular for the band's liking(!) They hated being "the Creep band", so much that, yes, they stopped playing it for a while. But when I saw them a few years ago, at their spiritual home, the best place in the world, Glastonbury Festival, they played it, with happy faces, and with *gusto*. Jonny Greenwood's guitar was SO beautifully loud, it went through me like a lightning bolt! What a night that was... another highlight was 'Everything In Its Right Place', a strangely put-together song which kinda signalled their transformation away from being totally guitar-based, and into a wider world... And 'Weird Fishes/Arpeggi', probably the best example of Radiohead building and building the layers, and creating that weirdly satisfying feeling in your soul
Geebz! Your reaction to their song "Lift" is missing from the playlist! Also, you should listen to their song "Reckoner" but not the music video because the audio quality is poor on it.
@@DizKord1600 funny thing fans like you will already know, but... Lift was originally left off of OK Computer, only appearing for the 20th anniversary reissue, in part because the band created it was too anthemic, and would be another millstone around their neck. Like, you guessed it, Creep! haha I do like that song
I love this song. I know it's not their greatest, and I'm the first to admit it, but there's something so vulnerable and intimate about this. When they recorded this, Jonny Greenwood thought it was a boring song and wanted to sabotage it with the harsh guitar. I'm glad he did!
To over-simplify, it's like the guitar is adding angst and maybe a touch of bitter to the semi-self-loathing of the lyrics. Or to swing the pendulum in the other direction, it's the subconscious defying the ideology of being less than another. It hit the scene when I was a teenager and was like the embodiment of that internal teen chaos. Again, uber-over-simplification, and it means something different (and likely similar) to everyone, which is why it got so dang popular. It's so bloody relatable, especially as a teenager in the maelstrom of hormonal upheaval. Still an absolute favorite, but I almost love the PMJ cover better. Admittedly, that might be because I'm in a different life stage than when Radiohead first released it; and because she scats. #squeeforscatting
I always heard it as someone who was barely hanging on through their pain and longing, and the crunch (yeah, it was an attempt to disrupt the song but the band loved it!), was the moment the singer loses his grip and the power of his loneliness breaks out and overwhelms him.
Man, the progression of emotions was great. "So fucking special" a little smirk, the guitar scratch comes in and the look of shock, the guitar goes off and that look of true satisfaction within the soul. That exact progression happened to us all the first time we heard it. I wish I could bottle that feeling.
I would love to see him react to the albums in chronological order, just to highlight the sheer rollercoaster of directions Radiohead went in with each album. One of the things that makes them stand out the very most
I know I differ from most Radiohead fans in saying I LOVE this song. I was so pleasantly surprised when they played this as the encore when I saw them in Madison Square Garden, NY. I was IN HEAVEN. I guess this song means more to me than others because I remember hearing it when it was brand new.
You gotta check out their live studio recording of the "In Rainbows" album. The program was called "From The Basement," in their producer Nigel Godrich's private studio. In many instances, these single-take recordings were better than the album. (It's a video program.) I would particularly recommend "Where I End" (From The Basement Version).
They also did one for The King Of Limbs. My favorite cuts from those sessions: - Weird Fishes/Arpeggi - Videotape - Bodysnatchers - Nude - Where I End And You Begin - Lotus Flower - Staircase - Separator - Supercollider
I checked and I don't think you have done anything by The Cure. They were the band of the 80s for me, and they've still got it. Their whole catalogue is worth listening to.
Can TBT be the one day when we still have a chance to hear bands like Radiohead, Primus, Smashing Pumpkins, AIC, and other 90s alternative rock/metal bands on the channel? Like maybe angle it that way for a while? That would be really nice--gives the portion of your audience who enjoys those bands a ray of hope.
Actually good point. In August I'm going to be moving around my suggestion picks into more of an balanced genre representation. So yea, to answer your question, there will be more of those bands content on the channel :)
@@KeyOfGeebz Hey Geebz, would love it if you could mix a few jam bands into your more balanced mix. I know I've requested Umphrey's Mcgee before, but would love a Moe. or String Cheese Incident reaction as well.
@@KeyOfGeebz I second that! Summertime is THE time for '90s alternative rock, and there are so many great bands and tracks in that category that you haven't even begun to scratch the surface of yet!
Lots of forgotten gold in that era, some super weird brilliant music. The electronic scene was interesting to with Aphex Twin, Orbital, Boards of Canada etc making unusual music. Always hoped Sleepytime Gorilla Museum would get some light on this chanel, such a trip.
I’d love to hear you decompose some of their non-guitar tracks from Kid A, “Idioteque” or “Everything in its Right Place” would be great. I also can’t wait for you to do “Videotape” from In Rainbows. There are full documentaries you can find on the hidden syncopation in “Videotape.” I still don’t quite understand it, but I think you could help with that.
You've probably guessed by now that Radiohead have a pretty passionate fan base. I love listening to your analysis, it helps me understand just why I find their music so emotionally fulfilling. x
Love that you’re diving into the incredible Radiohead! Yes, this was their first US hit, and it’s off their first album, so the sound is very “label involvement” driven, but once they cut those chords (see what I did there?!?), their uniqueness, creativity, and sheer brilliance really blossomed!
I was lucky enough to see them in Liverpool when they were touring to promote this, when it first came out as a single. There was probably only about 150 people there and it was an absolutely fucking fantastic gig. And then they wandered around afterwards giving out postcards, badges and stickers, chatting to anybody who wanted to chat. They were lovely chaps.
Here to the end and enjoyed all of it. Thanks for continuing to do Radiohead’s amazing catalogue of work. Are you familiar with Talk Talk’s work? Mark Hollis was the lead for the band (sadly passed away in 2019) and their album Spirit of Eden is considered one of the first in the post-rock genre and was also an influence for Radiohead. A good start would be The Rainbow or I Believe In You. Mark had a beautiful melancholy voice and similar style of singing to Thom’s.
I love that you enjoy his voice- it's usually a major gripe casual listeners have... "I don't get his voice/how he sings" where I'm like...thats one of the best parts!
Love your decomposer breakdowns Geebz. Thank you for giving me something to look forward too during the week. Would be interesting to get your reaction to My Iron Lung, Just or Street Spirit (anything from their album The Bends lol). This is the album released between the songs Creep, Paranoid Android, Karma Police and No Surprises you have previously reviewed.
There's a foundation here as well. You'll hear Jonny's 16ths in the chorus and bridge panned to the right and Ed panned to the left performing the chorus riff. That setup has pretty much gone forward onto most of their engineering. It makes sense when you're trying to separate 2-3 guitarists!
this is my first time here but i subbed just for the information you give, its so different than a lot of channels i usually watch, you defo know the in's and out's of music i just thought this was going to be a normal reaction where the guy says at the end that it was good and he liked it lol this is much better and more interesting.
Every time you post a Radiohead reaction video it makes me so happy, because I can vicariously listen for the first time. Would love to see your reaction to "Daydreaming", especially as a counterpoint to "Creep". Creep is from their first album and Daydreaming their most recent. Both tracks are emotionally impactful but you can really get a sense of how much the band has grown and matured, and how they bring the emotion across has really bloomed into something beautiful.
It's not so much that more straightforward, radio-friendly Radiohead is bad, but they really perfected it on the next album (The Bends). From that album, I recommend "Fake Plastic Trees" most highly.
When I hear this song the first words that comes to my mind is Cozy and warm. I feel like I’m sitting in the center of a small recording studio sitting right in the middle of it all!
Love what you do Geebz. I'm a percussionist myself and one of the first things my high school jazz band rhythm section instructor taught us was "less is more".
Really enjoying seeing a fresh and knowledgable perspective on my favourite band, thank you. Lots of suggestions, I know. Have to second Bloom, Weird fishes, Codex, Nude, Reckoner, Let Down and There, There but also going to add Give up the Ghost (from the basement version) as just one their most beautiful.
Dude! Learning so much! Thank you soo much! And learning in a way that expands my 'pure' listening experience. Noticing more, hearing more… not just on the songs you’re playing but in the rest of my listening too… wonderful!
i really love your radiohead videos, they’re my favourite band and this is the song that introduced me to them. of course this is no longer my favourite song, there’s so many others, but it’s still close to my heart. i’d really like it if one day you had a look at some of their lyrics too - they’re pure poetry, just completely beautiful, and one of their strongest areas (which is saying a lot, seeing as all their areas of composition are so strong)
The band grew to resent this song's commercial success which they referenced in My Iron Lung off their follow up album The Bends: "This/this is our new song/just like the last one/a total waste of time...."
Love the channel Geebz! Your breakdown of "How to disappear completely" was beautiful. I hope you have a chance to continue to explore Radiohead. As people have suggested "In Rainbows", I will throw in "A Moon Shaped Pool", as great places to go next. Both are powerhouses in composition. All the best moving forward!
I just watched the Pyramid Song reaction again. I loved the way your musical ear managed to lock into the unusual time signatures. It made me wonder how you would react to some prog rock - Supper’s Ready by Genesis or Close to the Edge by Yes for example. These videos will be 30+ minutes long 😂
Hey Geebz, really enjoy your videos. Always good to see humble, honest sincerity in a review / decomposition. Classy indeed. Also, I would strongly suggest Dollars and Cents from Amnesiac, amazing Radiohead track. In any respect, thanks for your work, and keep them coming :)
Hey mister. This was my first react-video on your channel and did just three more. Great choice of music and, as a musician it's awesome to hear your thoughts as a composer. Keep it up.
I love to watch your decomposing so much, because you focus so often on guitar and bass. I don´t for some reason. I only hear drums and vocals and then some sound around that. Especially bass is something I never actively hear. That is why it is so nice to watch your videos, because I get to discover parts in songs I actually know for years, but haven´t consciously heard certain details. But until this day, I have to actively search for the bass in every song. Don´t know why.
Pls consider doing Radiohead "2+2=5" or "There, There", both off of "Hail to the Thief." It was their "return to rock" after their sojourn into electronic music, but you can hear all the influences of their electronic work in it. They both have interesting time signatures or chord structures.
"Creep" and "Smells like Teen Spirit" are arguably the two songs that defined the direction of music in the early 90s. Both fantastic in their own right, and both so wildly popular and they got played to death. And Creep has also been covered to death, but one of the more notable that's worth experiencing is Tori Amos live cover.
To me the best cover of this song is Postmodern Jukebox featuring Haley Reinhardt. Different but just as good as the original. Feel free to disagree if you've listened to that one.
How have I never heard that piano at the end before??!! I've been listening to this song since it's release. This is why I love your breakdowns of these songs Geebz because I hear them from a slightly different perspective.
"But im a creep. I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here. I don't belong here" The band almost never play this live and didn't played it for a long time. 10:50 a lot of stuff i suggest are singers like that. Like incubus - aqueous transmission.
For whatever reason, I've always listened to vocals like an instrument and rarely pay attention to what they are actually singing. For me, it's all about note selection, sound of their voice, and the passion in the performance. Thom Yorke definitely sits in my top 5 as far as vocalists go. That big note he hits in this song's climax gives me goosebumps every time.
I know it seems like nothing now, but when I was like 12(?), that chugg coming in after the smooth ethereal intro...life changing to me. They perfected this later on tracks like paranoid android, but before this, it was like unheard of on the radio and mtv. This song really defined the 90s for me and really my music influences for the rest of my life. Truly groundbreaking even though the song is played the fuck out now. They even covered this song in a kids movie LOL
I'd also love to see how you like "In Rainbows". It released as a free album a little more than a decade ago, but the effects it had on modern psychedelia are still being felt today.
Such a great album. They actually self released it as a pay-what-you-want. Free if that's what you felt it was worth, haha. They still made more revenue off that record when compared to sales from their major label releases.
I'm not sure I've seen anyone suggest Life in a Glass House, but I really suggest it because I think it would be right up your alley. Especially the "full length version" that was released as part of a single.
Radiohead just bring so much emotion, it's a joy to listen to, even though many tracks are heavy. I would love to see you react to free spirit (fade out) by them. Enlightening as always jeebz
I like how he smiled a nodded when Thom sang "Run". Despite is not being the same vibe that the band eventually becomes, that's the moment of the song when you are reminded 'This definitely is a Radiohead song'.
Another great reaction/breakdown! Thanks! While I'm here, I got a suggestion. I was recently reminded about Spineshank's awesome cover of The Beatles - While My Guitar Gently Weeps. So far, I can't find anyone reacting to that, and I think you're probably THE ONE best suited to do it justice. Best wishes!
Insane insight. Your presentation and analysis help me understand and apply it to my tracks! I agree with listening to vocals as an instrument first and then to the lyrics, as these are two different processes when making music. Keep it going, older brother!
Aaahhhh!!! You see!!! You just proved my point about how awesome you are. I just finished the video and you commented on that really cool bass at the end. I love little things like that in songs and I love when you point them out. Makes me feel like I’m not the only one who loves the smallest of things that just stand out in a song or makes the song or whatever just these cool little phrases here or there that just add a little something. Keep up the great work my friend!
Hello again from Australia Geebz, love your work as always mate. Awesome! Also, this is just your friendly reminder you should check out Radiohead - Street Spirit (Fade Out). It’s their greatest piece in my opinion. Keep it up mate ♥️
Thanks for the Radiohead! I think you might appreciate some of their newer songs like Daydreaming and Decks Dark from A Moon Shaped Pool. Beautifully composed songs (in my non-musician opinion). Decks Dark incorporates a beautiful choral element and Daydreaming has some strings, some piano loops. Lovely songs.
This has become one of my defacto music channels, just to see your dives and what you'll get from it. Much appreciation for your work. It's interesting to hear in particular your notes on Thoms voice, as it's basically the only constant in the band's sound (even when reportedly he didn't really want it there), although if you fancy a different tonality I'd recommend giving a listen to "A Wolf at the Door" from Hail to the Thief, in which he uses it in quite a fun way.
Another really good Radiohead song that is seemingly straightforward is the song "Just". Interesting tidbit. It's tuned 1/4 a step up from E. One fourth, haha. And also my mandatory plug, A Perfect Circle - The Outsider :P I love your videos.
I’m still here! I really enjoyed watching the surprise and joy wash over you during this decomposition. Looking forward to more videos as always. This was especially satisfying to me - Radiohead is one of the bands that changed my life and continues to be part of the soundtrack of my life. Good one Geebz
A Moon Shaped Pool it's such a beautiful album that its entire worldbuilding deserves an entire and continuous reaction. If you someday want to start doing that sort of thing I hope you listen to AMSP in that way. Thanks for your time sharing with us your knowledge.
i'm not sure if it's been mentioned in the comments on any of the radiohead songs but their guitarist Johnny Greenwood is actually a composer and has scored several movies including there will be blood. there are a couple good videos on here talking about his influences that are worth checking out
I think you could literally only react to Radiohead and we'd all be in awe of your breakdowns. I've been listening to Radiohead since Pablo Honey and you manage to show me things I've never heard. Keep it up! I've recommend "Reckoner" from In Rainbows.
I have been enjoying Radiohead for almost 30 years now, but this channel has given me a whole new appreciation for the genius of my favorite band. I think their best albums are In Rainbows and OK Computer, followed closely by The Bends and Kid A. But it’s hard to compare. You have covered some good ones. I would recommend Reckoner, Nude, Weird Fishes or 15 Step from In Rainbows (especially Reckoner and Nude), Street Spirit or Fake Plastic Trees from The Bends, Exit Music from OK Computer, The National Anthem from Kid A, or Burn the Witch from A Moon Shaped Pool. It would be really cool to see you break down a live performance. Radiohead’s From the Basement performance of In Rainbows is otherworldly.
Recently subbed, this is by far one of THE best channels iv ever seen. I love the way you dissect the music and just absorb what's going on. Thank you so much for the content.
I heard that the distorted bit was added later by the guitarist who wasn't pleased with how the song turned out. It really makes the song. He has such a perfect taste and sensitivity.
My recommendation is a really moving but at the surface to me, a very simple song. It’s “I Promise” off of their remastered version of “Ok Computer”. A very powerful song, hopefully you can give it a listen. Also I noticed your decomposition of “Lift” isn’t listed in the Radiohead playlist! Thanks for all of your awesome videos!!
I scrolled back through your reactions and found Creep. Love that song. I want to introduce you to a new group, Post Modern Jukebox. Scott Bradlee, the piano player, composer and arranger, takes modern pop/rock music and transforms them into 40s, 50s, 60s sounds. You must check out Post Modern Jukebox featuring Haley Reinhart doing Creep by Radiohead or Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes. They will blow you away. They record most of their videos in small studios using a single camera with no cuts and very little production on the back end.
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I realize the band has distanced itself from "Creep," but, man, millions of fans still embrace it.
I may ask why did radiohead distanced itself from creep? What happened?
@@enricoleon_3302I think basically they hated that people only wanted to hear creep all the time and they simply got sick of playing it.
@@lukipuki9438 ohhhhh that makes sense, it actually reminds of some new artists whose only 1/2 song got famous cause of tik tok and people are saying:" yeah i love him 😍" and listen to like 2 of his songs, thanks for the explanation 👍🏻
@@enricoleon_3302 Read the lyrics of My Iron Lung, which is a song about Creep.
Radiohead has since embraced the song again. Since they have so many songs that fans request now with their huge and iconic discography.
i’ve read somewhere they like the song again in a sentimental way
The face you did when the early chorus distorted heavy guitar comes is the exactly same face millions of persons did at that moment of the song.
It's funny....the guitarist put that sound in because he hated this song, he thought it would mess the song up and it became the iconic part of it
@@jodyhuggins5048 CHA-CHUNK CHA-CHUNK CHA-CHUNK! "but i'm a creep........."
true, and THE moment we all decided it - and they - were good.
@@jodyhuggins5048 I love stories like that. Like the b-b-b-baby part in "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" by Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Dude literally just made a joke version of the song to make fun of his stuttering brother. Record producer likes it, and boom, it actually made it onto the album :D So great lol.
Which is cool because that's exactly what Jonny Greenwood was going for. And I'm sure why the feedback was left in there--to dirty it up.
The line “I want you to notice when I’m not around” hits straight to the core every time
For me it's that "What the hell am I doing here, I dont belong here" that hits me hard.
Not healthy statements at all but many feel like that sometimes
This line is, to me, the greatest line ever written in rock music.
Imperative to recognize that “creep” is from Radiohead’s FIRST album. it’s primitive, but simply put, it’s a brilliant song. Radiohead evolves quickly from album to album. Love your break downs, keep it up.
Yes, they're first album was, justifiably, heavily influenced by the "soft-hard-soft" Nirvana / Pixies style.
Can’t wait til Geebz gets to “In Rainbows.”
@@hoyit or to AMSP. Burn The Witch’s orchestral arrangement by Jonny will absolutely blow his strings-inclined mind.
I'm surprised with all the TOOL and connection that he's made with them, that he has still yet to visit the EP Opiate. The wellspring from which all other TOOL flows.
Rich tAMB
YES Opiate. Live even.
"My Iron Lung" is a sarcastic response to the popularity of this song. I love that.
And such a beautiful song
Coincidentally, it also shares some of that incredibly overblown guitar sound.
@@gasolineandwine i’d say it’s 100% intentional, not coincidental.
Damn good song too
My iron lung is one of my favorite radiohead songs! I would to hear him react to it!
👀HEY GANG! Ahhh yes, apparently I did a song that was their more mainstream track. Just know that there is sooooo much more Radiohead coming and if it's your first time here then check my playlists because I have one dedicated to Radiohead songs I have reviewed. Thanks for the comments and sharing and subbing! AWWWRIGHT!!!🎉🎉🎉
Hehe. The backlash for that song was almost entirely from the band. It's a great song, but it was too popular for the band's liking(!) They hated being "the Creep band", so much that, yes, they stopped playing it for a while.
But when I saw them a few years ago, at their spiritual home, the best place in the world, Glastonbury Festival, they played it, with happy faces, and with *gusto*. Jonny Greenwood's guitar was SO beautifully loud, it went through me like a lightning bolt!
What a night that was... another highlight was 'Everything In Its Right Place', a strangely put-together song which kinda signalled their transformation away from being totally guitar-based, and into a wider world...
And 'Weird Fishes/Arpeggi', probably the best example of Radiohead building and building the layers, and creating that weirdly satisfying feeling in your soul
Geebz! Your reaction to their song "Lift" is missing from the playlist! Also, you should listen to their song "Reckoner" but not the music video because the audio quality is poor on it.
@@DizKord1600 funny thing fans like you will already know, but... Lift was originally left off of OK Computer, only appearing for the 20th anniversary reissue, in part because the band created it was too anthemic, and would be another millstone around their neck. Like, you guessed it, Creep! haha
I do like that song
yes indeed - your Radiohead reactions will always be some of your most popular videos! try Weird Fishes please :)
@@DizKord1600 honestly "Lift" is such a hidden gem - one of Radiohead's most gorgeous tracks
I love this song. I know it's not their greatest, and I'm the first to admit it, but there's something so vulnerable and intimate about this. When they recorded this, Jonny Greenwood thought it was a boring song and wanted to sabotage it with the harsh guitar. I'm glad he did!
Jonny brings this song to another level!
To over-simplify, it's like the guitar is adding angst and maybe a touch of bitter to the semi-self-loathing of the lyrics. Or to swing the pendulum in the other direction, it's the subconscious defying the ideology of being less than another.
It hit the scene when I was a teenager and was like the embodiment of that internal teen chaos. Again, uber-over-simplification, and it means something different (and likely similar) to everyone, which is why it got so dang popular. It's so bloody relatable, especially as a teenager in the maelstrom of hormonal upheaval.
Still an absolute favorite, but I almost love the PMJ cover better. Admittedly, that might be because I'm in a different life stage than when Radiohead first released it; and because she scats. #squeeforscatting
More self sabotaging like this please ahahahahahah
I always heard it as someone who was barely hanging on through their pain and longing, and the crunch (yeah, it was an attempt to disrupt the song but the band loved it!), was the moment the singer loses his grip and the power of his loneliness breaks out and overwhelms him.
Thom absolutely hates this song : he finds it boring and without any interest.
I believe they don’t play it often live.
Man, the progression of emotions was great. "So fucking special" a little smirk, the guitar scratch comes in and the look of shock, the guitar goes off and that look of true satisfaction within the soul. That exact progression happened to us all the first time we heard it. I wish I could bottle that feeling.
I LOVE your comment ♥️
Indeed. This is one of my 6 go to songs people react to for that feeling. Seeing someone "get it" is like a drug.
Creep is a staple of the 90’s. Love that tune. “Jigsaw falling into place” next please! Much love
Jigsaw is such a great song.
I would love to see him react to the albums in chronological order, just to highlight the sheer rollercoaster of directions Radiohead went in with each album. One of the things that makes them stand out the very most
Great reaction as usual. This is sort of known as their “overplayed grunge hit” but it also launched their career
I still love this song. It's a "Fry: shut up and take my money" song.
Mellon collie
RUclips comments: Reckoner! Weird Fishes! The National Anthem!
“What’s that? You want Creep?”
Hahaha, facts !
Get out of here, Armored Titan
I know I differ from most Radiohead fans in saying I LOVE this song. I was so pleasantly surprised when they played this as the encore when I saw them in Madison Square Garden, NY. I was IN HEAVEN. I guess this song means more to me than others because I remember hearing it when it was brand new.
You gotta check out their live studio recording of the "In Rainbows" album. The program was called "From The Basement," in their producer Nigel Godrich's private studio. In many instances, these single-take recordings were better than the album. (It's a video program.)
I would particularly recommend "Where I End" (From The Basement Version).
They also did one for The King Of Limbs.
My favorite cuts from those sessions:
- Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
- Videotape
- Bodysnatchers
- Nude
- Where I End And You Begin
- Lotus Flower
- Staircase
- Separator
- Supercollider
"In Rainbows" is arguably their best album.
@@adamcastelein yeah, a lot of their best songs are on there. Reckoner is just so beautiful. All I Need. Nude. Jigsaw. Videotape.
All I Need is fantastic on that session. Colin dropping those low notes in the climax is 🤩
@@ExileOnDaytonStreet I really love KOL from the basement the studio album falls flat for me although Codex is beautiful.
I checked and I don't think you have done anything by The Cure. They were the band of the 80s for me, and they've still got it. Their whole catalogue is worth listening to.
Yes!! I’m hoping he breaks down some of their work. The cure is by far one of the most important alternative bands in the genre. Hopefully one day!
Can TBT be the one day when we still have a chance to hear bands like Radiohead, Primus, Smashing Pumpkins, AIC, and other 90s alternative rock/metal bands on the channel? Like maybe angle it that way for a while? That would be really nice--gives the portion of your audience who enjoys those bands a ray of hope.
Actually good point. In August I'm going to be moving around my suggestion picks into more of an balanced genre representation. So yea, to answer your question, there will be more of those bands content on the channel :)
@@KeyOfGeebz Hey Geebz, would love it if you could mix a few jam bands into your more balanced mix. I know I've requested Umphrey's Mcgee before, but would love a Moe. or String Cheese Incident reaction as well.
@@KeyOfGeebz I second that! Summertime is THE time for '90s alternative rock, and there are so many great bands and tracks in that category that you haven't even begun to scratch the surface of yet!
Lots of forgotten gold in that era, some super weird brilliant music. The electronic scene was interesting to with Aphex Twin, Orbital, Boards of Canada etc making unusual music. Always hoped Sleepytime Gorilla Museum would get some light on this chanel, such a trip.
Don't forget NIN and Tool! Also would love to hear you break down some electronic stuff like, The Orb, Orbital, Atari Teenage Riot, KMFDM, etc
This whole band is so very talented.... Jonny Greenwood is just amazing to behold live....
I’d love to hear you decompose some of their non-guitar tracks from Kid A, “Idioteque” or “Everything in its Right Place” would be great. I also can’t wait for you to do “Videotape” from In Rainbows. There are full documentaries you can find on the hidden syncopation in “Videotape.” I still don’t quite understand it, but I think you could help with that.
Jeff Buckley said the same exact thing about ‘I love you’ in an interview
You've probably guessed by now that Radiohead have a pretty passionate fan base. I love listening to your analysis, it helps me understand just why I find their music so emotionally fulfilling. x
“I’m not listening to the lyrics” big smile every f bomb lol
Love that you’re diving into the incredible Radiohead! Yes, this was their first US hit, and it’s off their first album, so the sound is very “label involvement” driven, but once they cut those chords (see what I did there?!?), their uniqueness, creativity, and sheer brilliance really blossomed!
I was lucky enough to see them in Liverpool when they were touring to promote this, when it first came out as a single. There was probably only about 150 people there and it was an absolutely fucking fantastic gig.
And then they wandered around afterwards giving out postcards, badges and stickers, chatting to anybody who wanted to chat. They were lovely chaps.
Here to the end and enjoyed all of it. Thanks for continuing to do Radiohead’s amazing catalogue of work. Are you familiar with Talk Talk’s work? Mark Hollis was the lead for the band (sadly passed away in 2019) and their album Spirit of Eden is considered one of the first in the post-rock genre and was also an influence for Radiohead. A good start would be The Rainbow or I Believe In You. Mark had a beautiful melancholy voice and similar style of singing to Thom’s.
I'd really like to see you break down Motion Picture Soundtrack by Radiohead. That song is a really interesting one and one of my favorites!
also… PJ Harvey’s “This Mess We’re In” features Thom Yorke… beautiful vocal arrangement
Speaking of Polly Jean: her song “Memphis” in tribute to Jeff Buckley (20 years ago already!) is gorgeous. React, or just give a listen.
Definitely. One of my favourite vocal performances from Thom and one of my favourite collaborations he's done.
This is my FAVORITE Radiohead song!! This is multigenerational because it can/does apply to almost everyone at some ponit in their lives.
Watching you react to songs like creep gives me a glow akin to the teenager hearing it back in the 90s. Thank you mate .
I love that you enjoy his voice- it's usually a major gripe casual listeners have... "I don't get his voice/how he sings" where I'm like...thats one of the best parts!
Love your decomposer breakdowns Geebz. Thank you for giving me something to look forward too during the week. Would be interesting to get your reaction to My Iron Lung, Just or Street Spirit (anything from their album The Bends lol). This is the album released between the songs Creep, Paranoid Android, Karma Police and No Surprises you have previously reviewed.
I second each and all of these recommendations
Yes, "Just", but without the video... it's too distracting. 😁
Second that also, but don't forget "There There"
There's a foundation here as well. You'll hear Jonny's 16ths in the chorus and bridge panned to the right and Ed panned to the left performing the chorus riff. That setup has pretty much gone forward onto most of their engineering. It makes sense when you're trying to separate 2-3 guitarists!
My favorite band.... I never get tired of CREEP. Ill be here when you do Radiohead.... Every time...theres so much to go through with this band!
this is my first time here but i subbed just for the information you give, its so different than a lot of channels i usually watch, you defo know the in's and out's of music i just thought this was going to be a normal reaction where the guy says at the end that it was good and he liked it lol this is much better and more interesting.
Thank you Martyn!
First bar into the song and I’m already in tears. Such a beautifully written song.
Every time you post a Radiohead reaction video it makes me so happy, because I can vicariously listen for the first time. Would love to see your reaction to "Daydreaming", especially as a counterpoint to "Creep". Creep is from their first album and Daydreaming their most recent. Both tracks are emotionally impactful but you can really get a sense of how much the band has grown and matured, and how they bring the emotion across has really bloomed into something beautiful.
It's not so much that more straightforward, radio-friendly Radiohead is bad, but they really perfected it on the next album (The Bends). From that album, I recommend "Fake Plastic Trees" most highly.
I also like Planet Telex a lot, but fake plastic trees is more indicative of where the band's artistic energy is at
Street spirit
I'm down for a nice juicy 2 hour full album dissection of The Bends, definitely no bias here.
@@CaelenSawyers I would kill for that
More of an Iron Lung man meself
Always loved Radiohead but your breakdowns of their songs have really helped me learn to truly appreciate them
All I need is a must! Definitely recommend the live studio version. It’s an amazing experience!
thom yorke is one of the best performers today, his live performances are incredible.
When I hear this song the first words that comes to my mind is Cozy and warm. I feel like I’m sitting in the center of a small recording studio sitting right in the middle of it all!
Love what you do Geebz. I'm a percussionist myself and one of the first things my high school jazz band rhythm section instructor taught us was "less is more".
Really enjoying seeing a fresh and knowledgable perspective on my favourite band, thank you. Lots of suggestions, I know. Have to second Bloom, Weird fishes, Codex, Nude, Reckoner, Let Down and There, There but also going to add Give up the Ghost (from the basement version) as just one their most beautiful.
Dude! Learning so much! Thank you soo much!
And learning in a way that expands my 'pure' listening experience. Noticing more, hearing more… not just on the songs you’re playing but in the rest of my listening too… wonderful!
i really love your radiohead videos, they’re my favourite band and this is the song that introduced me to them. of course this is no longer my favourite song, there’s so many others, but it’s still close to my heart. i’d really like it if one day you had a look at some of their lyrics too - they’re pure poetry, just completely beautiful, and one of their strongest areas (which is saying a lot, seeing as all their areas of composition are so strong)
Yes! Great stuff! Roads by Portishead please sir 🤞
Oooooo, I also hope Portishead is explored. The Rip would also be a good one.
@@JustinRittenhouse I think they would be right up @key of Geebz street 👍
Yes, please. And Nick Cave.
+1 for Portishead.
The band grew to resent this song's commercial success which they referenced in My Iron Lung off their follow up album The Bends: "This/this is our new song/just like the last one/a total waste of time...."
Love the channel Geebz! Your breakdown of "How to disappear completely" was beautiful. I hope you have a chance to continue to explore Radiohead. As people have suggested "In Rainbows", I will throw in "A Moon Shaped Pool", as great places to go next. Both are powerhouses in composition. All the best moving forward!
I just watched the Pyramid Song reaction again. I loved the way your musical ear managed to lock into the unusual time signatures. It made me wonder how you would react to some prog rock - Supper’s Ready by Genesis or Close to the Edge by Yes for example.
These videos will be 30+ minutes long 😂
Hey Geebz, really enjoy your videos. Always good to see humble, honest sincerity in a review / decomposition. Classy indeed. Also, I would strongly suggest Dollars and Cents from Amnesiac, amazing Radiohead track.
In any respect, thanks for your work, and keep them coming :)
Hey mister. This was my first react-video on your channel and did just three more. Great choice of music and, as a musician it's awesome to hear your thoughts as a composer. Keep it up.
I love to watch your decomposing so much, because you focus so often on guitar and bass. I don´t for some reason. I only hear drums and vocals and then some sound around that. Especially bass is something I never actively hear. That is why it is so nice to watch your videos, because I get to discover parts in songs I actually know for years, but haven´t consciously heard certain details. But until this day, I have to actively search for the bass in every song. Don´t know why.
that guitar chug noise.. 😍 cheers Mr Geebz. love your stuff. don't ever stop 👍
Pls consider doing Radiohead "2+2=5" or "There, There", both off of "Hail to the Thief."
It was their "return to rock" after their sojourn into electronic music, but you can hear all the influences of their electronic work in it. They both have interesting time signatures or chord structures.
Hail to the Theif is one of the most underrated albums in existence! "Go To Sleep" another GREAT track
Hail to the thief has some bangers, Myxamatosis and A wolf at the door are 2 of my favourite RH songs
I love the initial chug of the guitar!! Sounds like Thunder.
Oh boy. The fans are going to have a field day with this one
Yeah... Excited to see Radiohead, then disappointed it wasn't daydreaming, or anything other than something from Pablo Honey.
It never wasn't an AMAZING song! :D
Controversial opinion but Pablo Honey is way under rated. Is it their best? No. But it is a killer album
@@el-violador it's a great album
It’s fucking annoying because everyone and their mother reacts to Creep and now we have to wait another month for an actual great Radiohead song smh.
"Creep" and "Smells like Teen Spirit" are arguably the two songs that defined the direction of music in the early 90s. Both fantastic in their own right, and both so wildly popular and they got played to death. And Creep has also been covered to death, but one of the more notable that's worth experiencing is Tori Amos live cover.
I never understood the love for either song, Creep especially. can't stand them.
Only for mainstreamers
To me the best cover of this song is Postmodern Jukebox featuring Haley Reinhardt. Different but just as good as the original. Feel free to disagree if you've listened to that one.
@@dodgrblu a lot of people identify with creep on a personal level. I mean just listen to the words.
Teen spirit now, idk.
@@Constipatedoverlord yes those lyrics would relate to my life too. but that doesn't make it a good piece of music.
I remember Johnny Greenwood (lead guitarist) used to wear a wrist brace for doing this crazy pattern
How have I never heard that piano at the end before??!! I've been listening to this song since it's release. This is why I love your breakdowns of these songs Geebz because I hear them from a slightly different perspective.
Your reaction when the distorted guitars come in is priceless. Thanks for the video.
Love Radiohead. Would be great if you did some Foals too. Spanish Sahara would be incredible.
This
"But im a creep. I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here. I don't belong here" The band almost never play this live and didn't played it for a long time. 10:50 a lot of stuff i suggest are singers like that. Like incubus - aqueous transmission.
That's not true.... They play his all the time! 2016 Austin Texas I saw this song performed.... Search youtube you'll see...
@@veevamm3642 1997-2016 they almost never played it
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YES! AQUEOUS TRANSMISSION!
@@MrGreendayzed fair enough! after that, RH seems to have picked it back up and its amazeballs....
@@starrlewis4646 I'm trying to get him to listen to it since he's a surfer dude. And he talks about how he likes sting arrangements.
i would absolutely LOVE to hear what you think of weird fishes/arpeggi or motion picture soundtrack by radiohead, big fan of the channel
much love
For whatever reason, I've always listened to vocals like an instrument and rarely pay attention to what they are actually singing. For me, it's all about note selection, sound of their voice, and the passion in the performance. Thom Yorke definitely sits in my top 5 as far as vocalists go. That big note he hits in this song's climax gives me goosebumps every time.
I know it seems like nothing now, but when I was like 12(?), that chugg coming in after the smooth ethereal intro...life changing to me. They perfected this later on tracks like paranoid android, but before this, it was like unheard of on the radio and mtv. This song really defined the 90s for me and really my music influences for the rest of my life. Truly groundbreaking even though the song is played the fuck out now. They even covered this song in a kids movie LOL
I'd like to hear your take on some Massive Attack on here. Not heard it here before, and they have some awesome songs.
Bristols finest! OTIB
Weird Fishes & You’re All I Need are beautiful tracks from Radiohead’s perfect In Rainbows album. Such incredible musicians.
I'd also love to see how you like "In Rainbows". It released as a free album a little more than a decade ago, but the effects it had on modern psychedelia are still being felt today.
Such a great album. They actually self released it as a pay-what-you-want. Free if that's what you felt it was worth, haha. They still made more revenue off that record when compared to sales from their major label releases.
I'm not sure I've seen anyone suggest Life in a Glass House, but I really suggest it because I think it would be right up your alley. Especially the "full length version" that was released as part of a single.
You have to check out the live version on you tube he really let's loose in the bridge with the falsetto!
G B C Cm -- rinse and repeat. Great chord progression and I'll stand by it.
Radiohead just bring so much emotion, it's a joy to listen to, even though many tracks are heavy. I would love to see you react to free spirit (fade out) by them. Enlightening as always jeebz
I like how he smiled a nodded when Thom sang "Run". Despite is not being the same vibe that the band eventually becomes, that's the moment of the song when you are reminded 'This definitely is a Radiohead song'.
Radiohead’s “blow out” is definitely one to check out. That track just foreshadows where they would go and evolve.
agreed!
Another great reaction/breakdown! Thanks!
While I'm here, I got a suggestion. I was recently reminded about Spineshank's awesome cover of The Beatles - While My Guitar Gently Weeps. So far, I can't find anyone reacting to that, and I think you're probably THE ONE best suited to do it justice.
Best wishes!
Insane insight. Your presentation and analysis help me understand and apply it to my tracks! I agree with listening to vocals as an instrument first and then to the lyrics, as these are two different processes when making music. Keep it going, older brother!
Aaahhhh!!! You see!!! You just proved my point about how awesome you are. I just finished the video and you commented on that really cool bass at the end. I love little things like that in songs and I love when you point them out. Makes me feel like I’m not the only one who loves the smallest of things that just stand out in a song or makes the song or whatever just these cool little phrases here or there that just add a little something. Keep up the great work my friend!
Hello again from Australia Geebz, love your work as always mate. Awesome! Also, this is just your friendly reminder you should check out Radiohead - Street Spirit (Fade Out). It’s their greatest piece in my opinion. Keep it up mate ♥️
Geebz, that’s so cool you said you did a little bump and received a cup of coffee while I also just did a little bump too! What a coincidence
Thanks for the Radiohead! I think you might appreciate some of their newer songs like Daydreaming and Decks Dark from A Moon Shaped Pool. Beautifully composed songs (in my non-musician opinion). Decks Dark incorporates a beautiful choral element and Daydreaming has some strings, some piano loops. Lovely songs.
I really enjoy your channel and knowledge, I love Radiohead. Would like to see what you think about Jigsaw falling into place.
This has become one of my defacto music channels, just to see your dives and what you'll get from it. Much appreciation for your work.
It's interesting to hear in particular your notes on Thoms voice, as it's basically the only constant in the band's sound (even when reportedly he didn't really want it there), although if you fancy a different tonality I'd recommend giving a listen to "A Wolf at the Door" from Hail to the Thief, in which he uses it in quite a fun way.
Excited for you to experience Weird Fishes/Arpeggio to satiate that arrangement thirst. Recommend the version from Live From The Basement.
Another really good Radiohead song that is seemingly straightforward is the song "Just". Interesting tidbit. It's tuned 1/4 a step up from E. One fourth, haha.
And also my mandatory plug, A Perfect Circle - The Outsider :P
I love your videos.
I’m still here! I really enjoyed watching the surprise and joy wash over you during this decomposition. Looking forward to more videos as always. This was especially satisfying to me - Radiohead is one of the bands that changed my life and continues to be part of the soundtrack of my life. Good one Geebz
Great breakdown! Anything from In Rainbows or A Moon Shaped Pool would be fun
A Moon Shaped Pool it's such a beautiful album that its entire worldbuilding deserves an entire and continuous reaction. If you someday want to start doing that sort of thing I hope you listen to AMSP in that way. Thanks for your time sharing with us your knowledge.
Pleeeeease do “Fake Plastic Trees”
i'm not sure if it's been mentioned in the comments on any of the radiohead songs but their guitarist Johnny Greenwood is actually a composer and has scored several movies including there will be blood. there are a couple good videos on here talking about his influences that are worth checking out
I think you could literally only react to Radiohead and we'd all be in awe of your breakdowns. I've been listening to Radiohead since Pablo Honey and you manage to show me things I've never heard. Keep it up!
I've recommend "Reckoner" from In Rainbows.
Can I suggest you listen to Nick Cave. Start with Red Right Hand. Great musical storytelling
Oh yes yes yes
Great song.
Would be good to see this
Part of me wanted to suggest Stagger Lee 😂
@@steveharbour845 The whole of Murder Ballads, really.
I'm pretty sure we were all anticipating what face he would make around 3:10
Gosh I sure do dig you! Your just brilliant!
I have been enjoying Radiohead for almost 30 years now, but this channel has given me a whole new appreciation for the genius of my favorite band. I think their best albums are In Rainbows and OK Computer, followed closely by The Bends and Kid A. But it’s hard to compare. You have covered some good ones. I would recommend Reckoner, Nude, Weird Fishes or 15 Step from In Rainbows (especially Reckoner and Nude), Street Spirit or Fake Plastic Trees from The Bends, Exit Music from OK Computer, The National Anthem from Kid A, or Burn the Witch from A Moon Shaped Pool. It would be really cool to see you break down a live performance. Radiohead’s From the Basement performance of In Rainbows is otherworldly.
I love how you described the drums in the beginning through production. They sorta make you want to check your house.
A classic and a must have song in your life and Korn also covers this one also a great listen!
Please take a look at Climbing up the walls by Radiohead. So much happening in that one, including some screaming 😁
Recently subbed, this is by far one of THE best channels iv ever seen. I love the way you dissect the music and just absorb what's going on. Thank you so much for the content.
Favorite Radiohead song is "Lucky" off OK Computer. Just a great, dark tune
I heard that the distorted bit was added later by the guitarist who wasn't pleased with how the song turned out. It really makes the song. He has such a perfect taste and sensitivity.
My recommendation is a really moving but at the surface to me, a very simple song. It’s “I Promise” off of their remastered version of “Ok Computer”. A very powerful song, hopefully you can give it a listen. Also I noticed your decomposition of “Lift” isn’t listed in the Radiohead playlist! Thanks for all of your awesome videos!!
I scrolled back through your reactions and found Creep. Love that song. I want to introduce you to a new group, Post Modern Jukebox. Scott Bradlee, the piano player, composer and arranger, takes modern pop/rock music and transforms them into 40s, 50s, 60s sounds. You must check out Post Modern Jukebox featuring Haley Reinhart doing Creep by Radiohead or Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes. They will blow you away. They record most of their videos in small studios using a single camera with no cuts and very little production on the back end.