This is my favorite Radiohead. It's crushingly beautiful and I get tears every time. It's like an out of body experience. The way the drums trip in is so unique and blah blah i could go in and on. ❤
Tool and Radiohead are the real legacy of early 90's music. They are the most creative and challenging to listen to; they make great albums, not just great singles, a rarity in the current musical climate. Thom Yorke, MJK, Mike Patton, and Chris Cornell are hands down the best male vocalists from the era. Pyramid Song songs almost like a Bond film opening number.
Agree, I feel RH is sometimes best watched, like the studio session, you get to see how intricate what seems like a basic song has so many layers, and what you thought was keyboard was a guitar!!
@@anthonypallen7919 Perhaps as an artist, Patton may be overrated (and I'm not sure I agree with you on that), but the fact that the guy holds the world record for male vocalists in terms of range is rather remarkable. You should see the stuff that Patton does outside of his bands. Trent is one of the eras great producers, and The Fragile is one of my top ten album all time, but he's not the singer on par with an MJK or Thom Yorke. It's like comparing Tu Pac and Dr. Dre; both are GOATs, but Dre will always be known more for his producing while Pac's legacy is his poetry.
@@anthonypallen7919 1,000% disagree on Mike Patton, name another more influential and wide vocal range. Uh....you cant. Blow me. The cats who hate Patton are just nuts to. Reznor is overrated. NIN was great, everything else....meh.
Love this band more than any other. Their sadness and brilliance are beyond anything done still to this day. This is a band I can almost guarantee you will never forget
This is sort of a strange introduction to the band as this is jumping into their most experimental era, but it's still a really great song. You'll likely get a lot of recs for stuff off OK Computer, Kid A, and maybe In Rainbows and A Moon Shaped Pool, but I actually think a really good starting place is the Hail to the Thief album. It's basically a blend of their more guitar-driven 90s sound with the electronic experimentalism they delved into at the turn of the century, so offers a look at the various sides of the band in what I suspect might be an appetite-whetting way.
As someone who was there when Radiohead started, but didn't get into them until later, I find it hard to justify starting out anywhere but _Pablo Honey._ They picked up where Pink Floyd left off and their catalog isn't just a collection of albums, but the evolution of a sonic lifeform and to pick up in it's young adulthood where it gets more complex is to miss out on the journey it took to get there. Sure, we can recommend _DSOTM_ as a start for its accessibility, but Floyd really needs to be listened to from it's early days--If not _Piper,_ then at least _Saucerful of Secrets_ to see the embryonic become a born creature.
@@Theomite but Pablo Honey is mostly sort of dull, me-too guitar rock and if someone isn't committed to further listening, they might be turned off. It has a couple of good songs but they started moving away from that sound almost immediately.
I don't know why but both Tool and Radiohead resonates very deeply with me. Radiohead has a very wide range from from very grungy rock with Creep, over this eeryness you just experienced and onto broken electro beats with Idioteque. Personal recommendations though have to be "Exit Music (for a film)" That track brings tears to my eyes every time. If you's like to hear them go bonkers, "A National Anthem" is a must. That track has some of the craziest brass arrangement put into "pop" music
Same here, Radiohead and Tool are 1 and 1A for me. Radiohead, IMHO, is the greatest band of all time. I'm seriously jealous for anyone who hasn't heard their catalog yet. Polo, if you love moody music like you said here, this is your band.
Radiohead is unquestionably one of the most creative bands I've ever heard. They also do melancholy like no one else. My personal fave albums are The Bends and King of Limbs.
The Bends is really very under-appreciated. So much so that sometimes it surprises me. At the same time I kinda get it because from OK Computer onwards they're in such a different place. It sorta like they weren't really Radiohead yet.
To me, the master of melancholy will always be Camel. Try listening to the albums "Nude" and "Stationary Traveller", not least the title track from the latter album.
... Codex, Sail to the Moon, How to disappear, Pyramid song, Life in a Glasshouse, Planet Telex, Street Spirit, Idiotique, The national anthem, Nude, All I Need, Daydreaming
Wow. What a song to start with. This is why you’re fast becoming my fave reactor. I predict within a few months you’ll be torturing yourself as to whether Tool or Radiohead are your favourite band. You don’t have to choose. But your fellow fans will get it. Next suggestion: “Just” from The Bends, “Let Down” from OK Computer, or “National Anthem” from Kid A.
Oh gosh, Radiohead is an experience. So many beautiful and unusual songs. Try the song "Reckoner", it will either give you chills or make you cry; it is so very haunting. Another personal favorite is "How to Disappear Completely" from the album Kid A. Thom's ethereal voice and the sublime lyrics hit me in the gut every time.
Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead is a legit orchestral composer. This song is amazing in that they took a 'Doors'-style base - I get "The End" vibes - added the string arrangement, and then finished it with the experimental touches such as the relatively unique time signature. Several simple parts, but as a whole it creates a beautiful song. You'll notice this is a trademark of Radiohead...they aren't necessarily coming up with entirely new ideas, but they have a way of molding different ideas together to create songs that popular as well as underground music lovers can enjoy.
Considering Tool, Pink Floyd, and Radiohead are all in my top 5... pretty jealous you're getting to experience all of this for the first time. Gonna be a good year. When you get time you should watch the Radiohead - In Rainbows From the Basement recording.
Sad eerie music, search for "living in a glasshouse" "nude" "how to dissapear completly" "exit music for a film", the song "nude" is one of my favorite song of all times, keep the good music polo, greetings from Mexico
Came here for the tool reactions. Staying for Radiohead. Literally my two favorite bands. Radiohead catalog is massive, don't get discouraged by the occasional "weird tracks" Sometimes the hardest stuff to listen to at first will have the most staying power in the long run. Also the evolution of Radiohead over time is super important. Keep track of when tracks are released!
Radiohead and Tool go hand in hand in terms of genius innovation within their genres. Both bands operate on a different level and have dozens of incredible songs. I'm so glad you've started on this journey.
I’ve been to 16 Radiohead concerts dating all the way back from 1997. I remember when they found their sound with Ok Computer, and being completely blown away with what I was hearing. This was my reaction for every album. Watching you react to them for the first time just brings back some fond memories. You need to listen to them constantly.
Other than Tool this is my favorite band. And nobody comes close to those two bands as far as how they affect me. Not sure how those 2 totally different bands caught me at the right time in my youth but I’m not hopping off either train until they stop making music. Both bands are straight up genius. Keep doing Radiohead and I’ll be along for that whole ride too now that you’re nearing the end of Tool.
I have trouble imagining any other bands from that period who had such dense songwriting methodology and execution. Primus and Cake get points for eccentricity, but seriously, who else?
It’s amazing how many people have Tool and Radiohead as their favorites. I believe it’s because of the technicality and art. It’s challenging music. In the rap world I add Kendrick to my top three with those two.
@@mkepler1 I totally agree. I really loved rap when I was younger. Now I’m very picky about it. But Kendrick is at the top. Pure art. I’m here for it. Also I’m in Az as well. Lol. Transplant from Michigan ✌🏼
I’ve been waiting for this with how much you enjoy Tool you will relish the Radiohead journey. I graduated in ‘93 these were our bands and they got better in our 20’s, then 30’s and so on.
Radiohead. One of the elusive acts i anticipated seeing live on day...I karaoke their songs "high and dry" &" fake plastic trees" when i need to humble myself ...our need to see bewilderment 😊
If you've still never seen them, I'd make it a priority to. The dudes won't be touring much more, they say this regularly, and do solo stuff more and more. If its a few hour drive or flight, do it if you have the means. You won't regret it.
I'm digging that your first listen was this track as it is one of my favorites and has been since it's release. The track is evocative of it's title even without any clear reference to that ancient culture within it's lyrics. The melody is pure bliss from time immemorial. The piano accompaninent has an off-kilter quality to it at first but as the other instruments are layered into the song it's beat suddenly becomes so gratifying. For me, the climax comes with the introduction of full strings. If you want something...similar, check out Like Spinning Plates from the I Might Be Wrong Live Recordings release peeanna lover.
Getting back into Radiohead after a long time not listening to them; I had forgotten how deeply I used to lose myself in their music, this song was a fave. Don't know why I stopped listening to them I still have the CD of this album and another Radiohead album in my closet. Time to listen to them again! Btw The Killers were also a fave band of my son's, I actually had one of their songs played at his funeral in 2015 in a list of his fave songs. When You Were Young and Smile Like You Mean it still make me melancholy because they were the first 2 Killers songs he shared with me to get me liking the band too; I love both songs but Smile Like You Mean It really mirrors so many aspects of my son's life so it gets me emotional, especially the official music video.
hey Sharilyn, just as the Pyramid Song lyric said Nothing to Fear I saw your post about your son and re-read your comment. It's wonderful you have an insight into your son's music tastes and sharing something as emotional as most Radiohead and Killers tunes creates a raw feeling that can accept any emotion. I'm a parent too and cannot imagine the pain of your loss, I hope you find peace with your cherished memories ahead x
radiohead changes so much over the years... from song to song and album to album, you're gonna hear a LOT of variety. but much like tool, you'd be hard pressed to find anything less than stellar.
Radiohead is my fav band. I’ve dreamt of meeting them in the studio. Pyramid song is my absolute fav some period. U broke it down very well. First time I heard it. I saw pyramids in my mind
Ahh yes, Radiohead. These guys are amazing at what they do. Fake plastic trees, the bends, talk show host, everything in its right place, iron lung... Jeeze, they have so many good songs. Enjoy the ride my man
I still remember as a kid borrowing this from my older sister and listening to it on my CD player (mind you I had stuff like Sugar Ray) and when I first heard (specifically Pyramid Song) it changed me forever, the pace, the build, especially the lyrics (“Black Eyed Angel swan with me...”) haunted me, I envisioned a beautiful ghost in the water pulling you down (like a siren) It still even now freaks me out, getting to see you hear this for the first time, brought that feeling back to me, and as you said (me too then and now) “I got the chills”... seriously great stuff thanks for letting me relive my first listen, through you!
Radiohead is my favorite band and one group I actually turned my Dad onto. Hes an old head and i grew up listening to his music but this was one group I showed to him that ive caught him listening to on his own, and this song he says is his favorite. Ive got "Nothing To Fear, Nothing To Doubt" tattooed on my inner arm. Love the reaction. Thanks dude.
Wow! Just saw this video this morning. So happy you're dipping your toes into Radiohead. Radiohead is phenomenal. I would love to see you react to "Reckoner" Live in the Basement (from In Rainbows album). 🌈 It's beautifully done.
You are about to embark on a JOURNEY! So many great songs. An odd recommendation… The live solo version of Bloom is hauntingly gorgeous. I would hold off on that for a while though as there are so many great choices from the band as a whole. The From The Basement live performances really showcase the strength and versatility of the band (it’s one thing to perform these songs in the studio, it’s another entirely being able to recreate them live).
Oh boy! Radiohead. Didn't expect that. Soooooo many good songs. Weird as fuck but that's why I love them. I tripped hard. And frequently to these cats. Oh yeah!
Just stumbled across your channel... Fantastic reaction mate, great to see someone genuinely connect with a song. Also great to see a 'first time' Radiohead reaction which isn't Creep! ✌️
This reaction alone got you a new subscriber, anyone who digs this song, this much on their first listen, deserves it!!! Radiohead is an absolute trip and I suggest backing up and starting with their album Pablo Honey, half of the fun with Radiohead, is the insane evolution over their discography, which you can hear in every album. A few tracks to keep an eye out for based on your love of this song, Street Spirit off of The Bends, No Surprises off of OK Computer and Motion Picture Soundtrack off of Kid A! You can also read about the inspirations for their albums and songs, Thom Yorke and the other members have discussed and written about it. Apologies for the long post, but I have to take a second and highly encourage you to check out some Massive Attack and Portishead, the genre is trip hop, a blend of jazz, r&b, hip hop, lounge, acid jazz and psychedelic rock, combined to create the most chill, laid back and groovy, funky music ever. Massive Attack, try starting with tracks Dissolved Girl, Group Four and Black Milk, off of their Mezzanine Album; and for Portishead, try Roads, Glory Box, Sour Times and Only You, from their Live in Roseland NYC Concert, one of the best live performances you'll see, with full philharmonic accompanying them. Also their studio tracks for Humming and Western eyes, are amazing tracks.
Ha! Maybe their strangest song as an introduction. I'm in love with this song. Absolutely haunting and beautiful. Probably my favorite Radiohead tune. I find it virtually impossible to get the time signature.
I think they are to the early 21st century what the Beatles were to the middle-late 20th century. They both capture and express something essential to their respective times. The Beatles music was full of hope, love and absurdity. Radiohead is full of a sense of awe inspiring loss.
Yes, yes, yes! I had aspirations of being the one to introduce you to RH, but someone beat me to it. I'm joining Patreon so I can get the full reactions as you go down this huge rabbit hole. They may not rise to be your favorite band, but I suspect they will easily become top three. Enjoy the ride my friend!
A wonderfully dark feel to this song. They’ve done loads of great songs like Creep, Karma Police, Paranoid Android and No Surprises. All incredible songs.
and most their best stuff came out since that stuff too! I mean In Rainbows is jam packed with 10/10 songs. Some reason a lot of people just jumped off of the bus after Ok Computer. That was only the beginning of their wild journey really.
You're the first reactor that I see that starts with Pyramid Song and youre Feeling it. That bodes well. This track is masterfully constructed and very complex. Youre officially a radiohead
I am SO EXCITED for your journey into Radiohead! You will not be disappointed. I recommend checking out Like Spinning Plates, How to Disappear Completely, In Limbo, and Nude...to name a few
Thom Yorke (frontman of Radiohead) is a musical genius, but all of the other band members are insanely talented as well. I would definitely enjoy seeing you dig into some more Radiohead, they are one of the great rock bands of any era.
I absolutely LOVE how you realize that the piano part in the beginning is actually offbeat when the rest of the instruments and drums come in. Even if you don't consciously realize it or are aware of it, it radically changes the feel of the song. It's not just the song being fleshed out; there's some kind of tectonic shift that's difficult to put your finger on. I think this may be one of, if not my favorite Radiohead songs.
I saw Radiohead play 'The Columbia River Gorge Amphitheater' in WA State during their 'Kid A' tour...to this day one of the best shows I've ever seen! Great review! 👍 They get progressively weirder with each album....their 'Paranoid Android' music video would be a great one to react to! 🤔
It is a sin to just now experience this so late in the game LOL! One of my all-time favorites and it is TIMELESS! There is nothing that dates their music or says anything about when it was made. Just a vibe, then, now, and forever
Thom has said that this song took literally 5 minutes to write. it's just so effortless for Radiohead to write absolute masterpieces. they are one of the few bands ive seen live who actually perform better than in the studio. every one of them are masterful musicians. they have so many good songs for you to check out
I clicked on this as fast as I clicked on your Nirvana reaction! Did you know that they first released In Rainbows themselves online for “pay what you want” before the regular release? You could get it for free or pay whatever you chose and they made something like 3 million right away. How cool is that? I have also loved this band since the early 90’s (along with Tool and others) and I finally saw them live just about 5 years ago. It was amazing and it was the most chill large crowd I have ever experienced! 😅 it was like everyone there was relaxed and friendly…like the people all just had this connection because of the music. I’ve been to many shows in my life and this was a very unique experience. I like all of their stuff equally, as much as it evolves. I would suggest Karma Police, Fake Plastic Trees, Sulk, Thinking about You, Just, Nude, The Bends, All I Need, and True Love Waits
@@poloreacts27 I had never experienced anything like it and it was a big stadium…after about 20 years of loving the music, finally seeing them live was even better than I hoped, and I’ll never forget how different the crowd and atmosphere was 💜🎶
Nobody does quietly eery and gorgeous like Radiohead(not their only bag - they have many many), so there are plenty of such songs ahead for you! I've enjoyed your reactions for a while now, you just got a new Sub. I am your typical music lover - classic 70s rock, the Blues - I came of age to 90's hip hop and grunge - saw the birth of electronic dance music - and with all of that, my 3 favorite artists are Stevie Ray Vaughan, Pink Floyd, and at the top - Radiohead. 9 albums of magic. 5 albums in Rolling Stone 500 greatest albums, their bona fides are as legit as they come. Still together, same 5 members, 30 years after "Creep" made them worldwide in 1992. That song rocks, but they evolved into SO MUCH more - this song as example 1. It hits me every time when the beautiful but hard to quite catch pattern is brough to life by the drums kicking in (a waltz beat I believe). I'd check out "Paranoid Android" to get maybe their best known song after 'Creep' and one that offers a pretty encompassing vibe of just what they can do- but as for the dark slow beautiful powerful songs, I'd jump right to "How to Disappear Completely" and "Exit Music(for a film)." A lot of people are thrown by 'Pyramid Song', but you felt the mastery and emotional and sonic effect immediately, so I think you might just truly love falling deep into this band. Thanks for the great analysis, and honest reaction!
I love Radiohead. Tool has been my favorite band since before Ænima came out, but Radiohead is another of my favorites. Radiohead is the only concert that hit me equally as hard as a tool concert even though it was a completely different experience. They are fucking amazing live.
What an interesting first-song of theirs. I adore this song but I would not think to use it as an introduction to Radiohead. I am so glad you love it as much as I'd hope. Next I would check out: There, There Talk Show Host The Bends Paranoid Android but you really almost can't go wrong
I've listened to thousands of albums I love and admire... many can be pretty unknown or underrated... but in all honesty Radiohead have made the best hit-rate of albums over any other band for me. Amazing such a well-known band went so far off the rails in their music experiments. In that sense they're a little like the Beatles. The weirdness or challenging aspect of their music pays off big-time in the long term. They're the gift that keeps giving once you "click". Of the 20 or so big bands from my youth... this is probably the only one I still listen to on the regular and it still sounds so fresh.
This song is one of my favorite! This song in one of the dance scenes when they crash a board metting of the movie step up revelation and the way they use the song is amazing you should check it out! One of My favorite dance scenes of that entire franchise!!
Radiohead - In Rainbows.. front to back masterpiece
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Yeah, react to the entire album. OK Computer and In Rainbows are front to back the best of the best from Radiohead.
Both sides
If you liked this song, I highly recommend How to Disappear Completely. Radiohead has an unending list of great songs.
absolutely agree with this being next. so good.
Was coming here to say this exact thing!
Absolutely!!! Happy for you Polo!!!!
Yes yes yes. And Nude and sooooo many others.
Yes, How to Disappear Completely should be next.
That spinning thing in the background had me mesmerized. It went with the tempo of the song.
It really did go perfectly with the song
and also it looks like a pyramid
Dances doesn't it?
Look up a mostly dead instrument called the “Ondes Martenot”. They used it in this song to get that eerie, dreamy sound throughout 👍🏾
It's oddly reminiscent of the wandering lights in the music video, which is also fantastic
Radiohead is a band where most of there albums are concept albums and should be listened to in one sitting.
Absolutely
One of those people.
Every album by anyone should be listened to in it's entirety. Unless you're a swifty
This song gives you existential awe.
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This is my favorite Radiohead. It's crushingly beautiful and I get tears every time. It's like an out of body experience. The way the drums trip in is so unique and blah blah i could go in and on. ❤
Radiohead is every bit as good as tool in their own way. Congratulations, you are seriously going to love this band
Man Radiohead is a deep rabbit hole to go down, I discovered them a 4 or 5 years ago and couldn't believe how amazing their sound truly is
Same here. I’ve heard them since I was a kid, but never really listened to them until the last 2 years or so, and man oh man….true art
Tool and Radiohead are the real legacy of early 90's music. They are the most creative and challenging to listen to; they make great albums, not just great singles, a rarity in the current musical climate. Thom Yorke, MJK, Mike Patton, and Chris Cornell are hands down the best male vocalists from the era. Pyramid Song songs almost like a Bond film opening number.
Agree, I feel RH is sometimes best watched, like the studio session, you get to see how intricate what seems like a basic song has so many layers, and what you thought was keyboard was a guitar!!
Mike Patton overated....sorry. I'll add Trent Reznor and NiN
@@anthonypallen7919 Perhaps as an artist, Patton may be overrated (and I'm not sure I agree with you on that), but the fact that the guy holds the world record for male vocalists in terms of range is rather remarkable. You should see the stuff that Patton does outside of his bands. Trent is one of the eras great producers, and The Fragile is one of my top ten album all time, but he's not the singer on par with an MJK or Thom Yorke. It's like comparing Tu Pac and Dr. Dre; both are GOATs, but Dre will always be known more for his producing while Pac's legacy is his poetry.
I agree there is a talent there no doubt
@@anthonypallen7919 1,000% disagree on Mike Patton, name another more influential and wide vocal range.
Uh....you cant. Blow me. The cats who hate Patton are just nuts to. Reznor is overrated. NIN was great, everything else....meh.
Love this band more than any other. Their sadness and brilliance are beyond anything done still to this day. This is a band I can almost guarantee you will never forget
💯
This is sort of a strange introduction to the band as this is jumping into their most experimental era, but it's still a really great song. You'll likely get a lot of recs for stuff off OK Computer, Kid A, and maybe In Rainbows and A Moon Shaped Pool, but I actually think a really good starting place is the Hail to the Thief album. It's basically a blend of their more guitar-driven 90s sound with the electronic experimentalism they delved into at the turn of the century, so offers a look at the various sides of the band in what I suspect might be an appetite-whetting way.
exactly what I was thinking, Pyramid Song as your first exposure?? that is very strange, but actually kind of awesome.
Kid A please
As someone who was there when Radiohead started, but didn't get into them until later, I find it hard to justify starting out anywhere but _Pablo Honey._ They picked up where Pink Floyd left off and their catalog isn't just a collection of albums, but the evolution of a sonic lifeform and to pick up in it's young adulthood where it gets more complex is to miss out on the journey it took to get there. Sure, we can recommend _DSOTM_ as a start for its accessibility, but Floyd really needs to be listened to from it's early days--If not _Piper,_ then at least _Saucerful of Secrets_ to see the embryonic become a born creature.
@@Theomite but Pablo Honey is mostly sort of dull, me-too guitar rock and if someone isn't committed to further listening, they might be turned off. It has a couple of good songs but they started moving away from that sound almost immediately.
@@_bats_ Okay fine, how about _The Bends_ at least?
I don't know why but both Tool and Radiohead resonates very deeply with me.
Radiohead has a very wide range from from very grungy rock with Creep, over this eeryness you just experienced and onto broken electro beats with Idioteque.
Personal recommendations though have to be "Exit Music (for a film)" That track brings tears to my eyes every time.
If you's like to hear them go bonkers, "A National Anthem" is a must. That track has some of the craziest brass arrangement put into "pop" music
personal recommendation: the mars volta.
Same here, Radiohead and Tool are 1 and 1A for me. Radiohead, IMHO, is the greatest band of all time. I'm seriously jealous for anyone who hasn't heard their catalog yet. Polo, if you love moody music like you said here, this is your band.
Dude, Exit Music is one of a kind song. Always resonates with me. love it so much.
@@soth1sol this!!
Radiohead is unquestionably one of the most creative bands I've ever heard. They also do melancholy like no one else. My personal fave albums are The Bends and King of Limbs.
Wow! Really interesting choice. I guess, I like all of their albums without Pablo honey of course.
The Bends is really very under-appreciated. So much so that sometimes it surprises me. At the same time I kinda get it because from OK Computer onwards they're in such a different place. It sorta like they weren't really Radiohead yet.
To me, the master of melancholy will always be Camel. Try listening to the albums "Nude" and "Stationary Traveller", not least the title track from the latter album.
Weird Fishes, Paranoid Android, Jigsaw Falling Into Place, Just - Radiohead overflows with great songs.
... Codex, Sail to the Moon, How to disappear, Pyramid song, Life in a Glasshouse, Planet Telex, Street Spirit, Idiotique, The national anthem, Nude, All I Need, Daydreaming
Wow. What a song to start with. This is why you’re fast becoming my fave reactor.
I predict within a few months you’ll be torturing yourself as to whether Tool or Radiohead are your favourite band. You don’t have to choose. But your fellow fans will get it. Next suggestion: “Just” from The Bends, “Let Down” from OK Computer, or “National Anthem” from Kid A.
(And props to patron Adam. Good name. Great pick. And not me, srsly)
National Anthem is not from Amnesiac but KidA
@@maksympimenow1992 DOH! Fan shame.. (thx, will edit)
Wait till he gets to In Rainbows 🌈
And then wait till he gets to the best album aka in rainbows
I vote for more Radiohead.. This was a great starting point for a Radiohead dive btw
Radiohead makes you use a whole different part of your brain. Their music lives between the notes.
Exactly
Oh gosh, Radiohead is an experience. So many beautiful and unusual songs. Try the song "Reckoner", it will either give you chills or make you cry; it is so very haunting. Another personal favorite is "How to Disappear Completely" from the album Kid A. Thom's ethereal voice and the sublime lyrics hit me in the gut every time.
Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead is a legit orchestral composer. This song is amazing in that they took a 'Doors'-style base - I get "The End" vibes - added the string arrangement, and then finished it with the experimental touches such as the relatively unique time signature. Several simple parts, but as a whole it creates a beautiful song. You'll notice this is a trademark of Radiohead...they aren't necessarily coming up with entirely new ideas, but they have a way of molding different ideas together to create songs that popular as well as underground music lovers can enjoy.
Considering Tool, Pink Floyd, and Radiohead are all in my top 5... pretty jealous you're getting to experience all of this for the first time. Gonna be a good year. When you get time you should watch the Radiohead - In Rainbows From the Basement recording.
I'm glad to see there's a lot of big fans of tool and radiohead, I'd add pink Floyd, modest mouse and porcupine tree and you have my top 5
Wow if you fuck with this song you’re going to love majority of their material, a lot of it is that feeling of somber mysteriousness. They’re so dope
POLO. Tool and Radiohead are my top 2 favorite bands of ALL TIME!!!!!
Sad eerie music, search for "living in a glasshouse" "nude" "how to dissapear completly" "exit music for a film", the song "nude" is one of my favorite song of all times, keep the good music polo, greetings from Mexico
one of my favorite things about youtube is watching people discover great music.
Came here for the tool reactions. Staying for Radiohead. Literally my two favorite bands. Radiohead catalog is massive, don't get discouraged by the occasional "weird tracks" Sometimes the hardest stuff to listen to at first will have the most staying power in the long run. Also the evolution of Radiohead over time is super important. Keep track of when tracks are released!
Oh…..boy….. going down the Radiohead rabbit hole.
Radiohead and Tool go hand in hand in terms of genius innovation within their genres. Both bands operate on a different level and have dozens of incredible songs. I'm so glad you've started on this journey.
I think you’ll find Tool, Radiohead, and Pink Floyd have largely overlapping fan base
Radiohead - "Fake Plastic Trees!"
I’ve been to 16 Radiohead concerts dating all the way back from 1997. I remember when they found their sound with Ok Computer, and being completely blown away with what I was hearing. This was my reaction for every album.
Watching you react to them for the first time just brings back some fond memories. You need to listen to them constantly.
This is my favorite Radiohead song.
“I Might Be Wrong” is a nice song too. More upbeat than Pyramid Song, but still eerily dark.
Other than Tool this is my favorite band. And nobody comes close to those two bands as far as how they affect me. Not sure how those 2 totally different bands caught me at the right time in my youth but I’m not hopping off either train until they stop making music. Both bands are straight up genius. Keep doing Radiohead and I’ll be along for that whole ride too now that you’re nearing the end of Tool.
I have trouble imagining any other bands from that period who had such dense songwriting methodology and execution. Primus and Cake get points for eccentricity, but seriously, who else?
Tool is really good, but they are a band I have to be in a mood for. Radiohead, I can listen to ANY time...just like Pink Floyd.
It’s amazing how many people have Tool and Radiohead as their favorites. I believe it’s because of the technicality and art. It’s challenging music. In the rap world I add Kendrick to my top three with those two.
@@mkepler1 I totally agree. I really loved rap when I was younger. Now I’m very picky about it. But Kendrick is at the top. Pure art. I’m here for it. Also I’m in Az as well. Lol. Transplant from Michigan ✌🏼
I have to add Smashing Pumpkins to that list too. Different vibes. Unique sounds. Such good bands.
I’ve been waiting for this with how much you enjoy Tool you will relish the Radiohead journey.
I graduated in ‘93 these were our bands and they got better in our 20’s, then 30’s and so on.
Radiohead. One of the elusive acts i anticipated seeing live on day...I karaoke their songs "high and dry" &" fake plastic trees" when i need to humble myself ...our need to see bewilderment 😊
If you've still never seen them, I'd make it a priority to. The dudes won't be touring much more, they say this regularly, and do solo stuff more and more. If its a few hour drive or flight, do it if you have the means. You won't regret it.
Awesome seeing you react to Radiohead! Pyramid Song is a great introduction! How to Disappear Completely would be my next recommendation.
I'm digging that your first listen was this track as it is one of my favorites and has been since it's release. The track is evocative of it's title even without any clear reference to that ancient culture within it's lyrics. The melody is pure bliss from time immemorial. The piano accompaninent has an off-kilter quality to it at first but as the other instruments are layered into the song it's beat suddenly becomes so gratifying. For me, the climax comes with the introduction of full strings. If you want something...similar, check out Like Spinning Plates from the I Might Be Wrong Live Recordings release peeanna lover.
You picked a good Radiohead song to start with. Now, listen to it a few hundred more times to get all the details. Love this!!
Getting back into Radiohead after a long time not listening to them; I had forgotten how deeply I used to lose myself in their music, this song was a fave. Don't know why I stopped listening to them I still have the CD of this album and another Radiohead album in my closet. Time to listen to them again! Btw The Killers were also a fave band of my son's, I actually had one of their songs played at his funeral in 2015 in a list of his fave songs. When You Were Young and Smile Like You Mean it still make me melancholy because they were the first 2 Killers songs he shared with me to get me liking the band too; I love both songs but Smile Like You Mean It really mirrors so many aspects of my son's life so it gets me emotional, especially the official music video.
hey Sharilyn, just as the Pyramid Song lyric said Nothing to Fear I saw your post about your son and re-read your comment. It's wonderful you have an insight into your son's music tastes and sharing something as emotional as most Radiohead and Killers tunes creates a raw feeling that can accept any emotion. I'm a parent too and cannot imagine the pain of your loss, I hope you find peace with your cherished memories ahead x
@@fridarey Thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated.
One of the GOATs IMO.
PARANOID ANDROID MATE! (A Banger from Radiohead)
radiohead changes so much over the years... from song to song and album to album, you're gonna hear a LOT of variety. but much like tool, you'd be hard pressed to find anything less than stellar.
Oh yes!! Anything off In Rainbows my fav Rafiohead album.
Radiohead is my fav band. I’ve dreamt of meeting them in the studio. Pyramid song is my absolute fav some period. U broke it down very well.
First time I heard it. I saw pyramids in my mind
Radiohead have some really great heavier rocking tracks - You, Blow Out, Optimistic, Morning Mr.Magpie, Bodysnatchers, Planet Telex.
I love the the little thingy u have in the background moving it’s so pleasing and calming to watch especially with this song- great review btw!
You have a new follower 😊 I am gonna work my way through your Tool reactions while I wait for all your Radiohead ones 😂
Ahhh. I see you have progressed from music into art. Well done.
You should try ALL I NEED off the album IN RAINBOWS. A gem of gems.
This is one of my favourite songs. Just beautiful.
Holy crap Pyramid Song is your first Radiohead? Awesome.
Ahh yes, Radiohead. These guys are amazing at what they do.
Fake plastic trees, the bends, talk show host, everything in its right place, iron lung... Jeeze, they have so many good songs. Enjoy the ride my man
I still remember as a kid borrowing this from my older sister and listening to it on my CD player (mind you I had stuff like Sugar Ray) and when I first heard (specifically Pyramid Song) it changed me forever, the pace, the build, especially the lyrics (“Black Eyed Angel swan with me...”) haunted me, I envisioned a beautiful ghost in the water pulling you down (like a siren) It still even now freaks me out, getting to see you hear this for the first time, brought that feeling back to me, and as you said (me too then and now) “I got the chills”... seriously great stuff thanks for letting me relive my first listen, through you!
Radiohead is my favorite band and one group I actually turned my Dad onto. Hes an old head and i grew up listening to his music but this was one group I showed to him that ive caught him listening to on his own, and this song he says is his favorite. Ive got "Nothing To Fear, Nothing To Doubt" tattooed on my inner arm. Love the reaction. Thanks dude.
Wow! Just saw this video this morning. So happy you're dipping your toes into Radiohead. Radiohead is phenomenal. I would love to see you react to "Reckoner" Live in the Basement (from In Rainbows album). 🌈 It's beautifully done.
You are about to embark on a JOURNEY! So many great songs. An odd recommendation… The live solo version of Bloom is hauntingly gorgeous. I would hold off on that for a while though as there are so many great choices from the band as a whole. The From The Basement live performances really showcase the strength and versatility of the band (it’s one thing to perform these songs in the studio, it’s another entirely being able to recreate them live).
Radiohead is a brilliant rabbit hole to get lost in. Have fun.
Something about this song really speaks to me. Glad you enjoyed it too. Maybe try "Climbing Up the Walls," if you want another slow burner.
Oh boy! Radiohead. Didn't expect that. Soooooo many good songs. Weird as fuck but that's why I love them. I tripped hard. And frequently to these cats. Oh yeah!
Just stumbled across your channel... Fantastic reaction mate, great to see someone genuinely connect with a song. Also great to see a 'first time' Radiohead reaction which isn't Creep! ✌️
This reaction alone got you a new subscriber, anyone who digs this song, this much on their first listen, deserves it!!!
Radiohead is an absolute trip and I suggest backing up and starting with their album Pablo Honey, half of the fun with Radiohead, is the insane evolution over their discography, which you can hear in every album. A few tracks to keep an eye out for based on your love of this song, Street Spirit off of The Bends, No Surprises off of OK Computer and Motion Picture Soundtrack off of Kid A! You can also read about the inspirations for their albums and songs, Thom Yorke and the other members have discussed and written about it.
Apologies for the long post, but I have to take a second and highly encourage you to check out some Massive Attack and Portishead, the genre is trip hop, a blend of jazz, r&b, hip hop, lounge, acid jazz and psychedelic rock, combined to create the most chill, laid back and groovy, funky music ever. Massive Attack, try starting with tracks Dissolved Girl, Group Four and Black Milk, off of their Mezzanine Album; and for Portishead, try Roads, Glory Box, Sour Times and Only You, from their Live in Roseland NYC Concert, one of the best live performances you'll see, with full philharmonic accompanying them. Also their studio tracks for Humming and Western eyes, are amazing tracks.
Ha! Maybe their strangest song as an introduction. I'm in love with this song. Absolutely haunting and beautiful. Probably my favorite Radiohead tune. I find it virtually impossible to get the time signature.
4/4 defo
@@Milvus23 Seriously? Wow, I can't hear it. Where's the 1?
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Radiohead is right up there with the Beatles to me. They can do no wrong.
I think they are to the early 21st century what the Beatles were to the middle-late 20th century. They both capture and express something essential to their respective times. The Beatles music was full of hope, love and absurdity. Radiohead is full of a sense of awe inspiring loss.
Yes, yes, yes! I had aspirations of being the one to introduce you to RH, but someone beat me to it. I'm joining Patreon so I can get the full reactions as you go down this huge rabbit hole. They may not rise to be your favorite band, but I suspect they will easily become top three. Enjoy the ride my friend!
One of my favorites. Check out ANYTHING of Radiohead! You the man POLO!
You have a fantastic ASMR quality to your voice
A wonderfully dark feel to this song. They’ve done loads of great songs like Creep, Karma Police, Paranoid Android and No Surprises. All incredible songs.
and most their best stuff came out since that stuff too! I mean In Rainbows is jam packed with 10/10 songs.
Some reason a lot of people just jumped off of the bus after Ok Computer. That was only the beginning of their wild journey really.
Welcome to Radiohead, man, good reaction. New sub!
Absolute masterpiece. 20 years later, I'm still hypnotized in happiness.
You're the first reactor that I see that starts with Pyramid Song and youre Feeling it. That bodes well. This track is masterfully constructed and very complex. Youre officially a radiohead
you reacted the way you should, 10/10 like you said! These are great vids thanks!
Best. Band. EVER.
Obsessed about this song for years, wish I could listen to it for the first time again
I got kid a on vinyl and had and awsome sound system in my living room. that was some other planet I visited man, it was unreal
I am SO EXCITED for your journey into Radiohead! You will not be disappointed. I recommend checking out Like Spinning Plates, How to Disappear Completely, In Limbo, and Nude...to name a few
This song is a perfect example of how an instrumentally and lyrically simple song can have a hugely profound effect on the listener
“There was nothing to fear, nothing to doubt”. Such a beautiful way to talk about that mental space.
Thom Yorke (frontman of Radiohead) is a musical genius, but all of the other band members are insanely talented as well. I would definitely enjoy seeing you dig into some more Radiohead, they are one of the great rock bands of any era.
if you love sad and beautiful songs you have to listen to Radiohead's "How to disappear completely" next!
I absolutely LOVE how you realize that the piano part in the beginning is actually offbeat when the rest of the instruments and drums come in. Even if you don't consciously realize it or are aware of it, it radically changes the feel of the song. It's not just the song being fleshed out; there's some kind of tectonic shift that's difficult to put your finger on. I think this may be one of, if not my favorite Radiohead songs.
I remember you like a lot of sad music. Radiohead is the king of it
I have been highly anticipating this day lol
I love this song but its an odd one to be introduced to Radiohead. They are right up there with Pink Floyd in terms of prestige.
I saw Radiohead play 'The Columbia River Gorge Amphitheater' in WA State during their 'Kid A' tour...to this day one of the best shows I've ever seen! Great review! 👍 They get progressively weirder with each album....their 'Paranoid Android' music video would be a great one to react to! 🤔
Thanks for this video. Radiohead has lots of chill songs like this. Highly recommend “How To Disappear Completely”. Probably their best song
The greatest take on smoothness. Fucking killer of a song. Thank you.
It is a sin to just now experience this so late in the game LOL! One of my all-time favorites and it is TIMELESS! There is nothing that dates their music or says anything about when it was made. Just a vibe, then, now, and forever
Iconic Radiohead… Creep, Karma Police, Fade Out ( street Spirit). All of OK Computer. Thom York the singer is haunting and weird and perfect.
Thom has said that this song took literally 5 minutes to write.
it's just so effortless for Radiohead to write absolute masterpieces.
they are one of the few bands ive seen live who actually perform better than in the studio.
every one of them are masterful musicians.
they have so many good songs for you to check out
I clicked on this as fast as I clicked on your Nirvana reaction!
Did you know that they first released In Rainbows themselves online for “pay what you want” before the regular release? You could get it for free or pay whatever you chose and they made something like 3 million right away. How cool is that?
I have also loved this band since the early 90’s (along with Tool and others) and I finally saw them live just about 5 years ago. It was amazing and it was the most chill large crowd I have ever experienced! 😅 it was like everyone there was relaxed and friendly…like the people all just had this connection because of the music. I’ve been to many shows in my life and this was a very unique experience.
I like all of their stuff equally, as much as it evolves. I would suggest Karma Police, Fake Plastic Trees, Sulk, Thinking about You, Just, Nude, The Bends, All I Need, and True Love Waits
Wow, sounds like my type of crowd. Never heard of band doing something like that ❤
@@poloreacts27 I had never experienced anything like it and it was a big stadium…after about 20 years of loving the music, finally seeing them live was even better than I hoped, and I’ll never forget how different the crowd and atmosphere was 💜🎶
Nobody does quietly eery and gorgeous like Radiohead(not their only bag - they have many many), so there are plenty of such songs ahead for you! I've enjoyed your reactions for a while now, you just got a new Sub. I am your typical music lover - classic 70s rock, the Blues - I came of age to 90's hip hop and grunge - saw the birth of electronic dance music - and with all of that, my 3 favorite artists are Stevie Ray Vaughan, Pink Floyd, and at the top - Radiohead. 9 albums of magic. 5 albums in Rolling Stone 500 greatest albums, their bona fides are as legit as they come. Still together, same 5 members, 30 years after "Creep" made them worldwide in 1992. That song rocks, but they evolved into SO MUCH more - this song as example 1. It hits me every time when the beautiful but hard to quite catch pattern is brough to life by the drums kicking in (a waltz beat I believe). I'd check out "Paranoid Android" to get maybe their best known song after 'Creep' and one that offers a pretty encompassing vibe of just what they can do- but as for the dark slow beautiful powerful songs, I'd jump right to "How to Disappear Completely" and "Exit Music(for a film)." A lot of people are thrown by 'Pyramid Song', but you felt the mastery and emotional and sonic effect immediately, so I think you might just truly love falling deep into this band. Thanks for the great analysis, and honest reaction!
The Tourist is actually a waltz.
I love that you love this.
More Radiohead please, they make beautiful music, out of this world.
If you love emotional feeling music then you want more Radiohead!
Great song for an introduction. Moving on from tool to radiohead is a good choice even though not an obvious one!
I love Radiohead. Tool has been my favorite band since before Ænima came out, but Radiohead is another of my favorites. Radiohead is the only concert that hit me equally as hard as a tool concert even though it was a completely different experience. They are fucking amazing live.
What an interesting first-song of theirs. I adore this song but I would not think to use it as an introduction to Radiohead. I am so glad you love it as much as I'd hope. Next I would check out:
There, There
Talk Show Host
The Bends
Paranoid Android
but you really almost can't go wrong
I've listened to thousands of albums I love and admire... many can be pretty unknown or underrated... but in all honesty Radiohead have made the best hit-rate of albums over any other band for me. Amazing such a well-known band went so far off the rails in their music experiments. In that sense they're a little like the Beatles. The weirdness or challenging aspect of their music pays off big-time in the long term. They're the gift that keeps giving once you "click". Of the 20 or so big bands from my youth... this is probably the only one I still listen to on the regular and it still sounds so fresh.
Kudos to you for starting with proper Radiohead. This is a rabbit hole that is definitely worth exploring. :)
In the same way that each Tool song brings something new/different, you'll find the same for Radiohead. Enjoy the ride!
The drums coming in at 4:05 gives me chills
This song is one of my favorite! This song in one of the dance scenes when they crash a board metting of the movie step up revelation and the way they use the song is amazing you should check it out! One of My favorite dance scenes of that entire franchise!!