I loved watching your face as some of these changes went by. And it was fun knowing what was coming. I remember hearing Thom Yorke compare this to "Happiness is a Warm Gun," which is another song that feels longer than it is because it has so many sections.

@worldfamousvulture4316

2 жыл бұрын

Mike Masse! The man, the legend!

@Doug.Helvering

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike! Big fan of your work.

@mikemasse

2 жыл бұрын

@@Doug.Helvering Hi Doug! Likewise. I've enjoyed your Genesis and Yes reactions in particular.

@johnbonner4445

2 жыл бұрын

Mike, your and Jeff's version of this classic song is simply amazing. Hard to imagine pulling off such an ambitious song with just two guys. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gIqqxsx-kpO3lKQ.html

@amartyasen9864

2 жыл бұрын

Holy F Mike Masse and Doug in the same comment thread! 😭 My life is complete. This is absolute gold

When I first read a review about OK Computer, it was described as the "Dark Side of The Moon of the 90s". Being a huge Pink Floyd fan, I huffed and said, "whatever". Then I listened to it and said, "I get it."

@garanceadrosehn9691

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, it isn't a *copy* of DSotM, but it's groudbreaking in the same way that DSotM was.

@thezeroroom

2 жыл бұрын

@@garanceadrosehn9691 My thoughts exactly. And in the same way DTOTM was hailed as the Sgt. Pepper of the 70s.

@scifimonkey3

2 жыл бұрын

I recognise that feeling, ‘how could it possibly be as good?’ And then it was!

@eddiesell8577

2 жыл бұрын

Great analogy

@brianrossiter2547

2 жыл бұрын

It's better than Dark Side of the Moon

I think their decision to not resolve in expected ways is meant to keep the listener feeling uneasy, which really enhances the message of the song.

@MarcosElMalo2

2 жыл бұрын

Completely! Also, I think Thom and Johnny might be students of Miles (as mentioned) and Coltrane.

@jameshannagan4256

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarcosElMalo2 They have given props to both and Alice Coltrane as well.

A real classic! These days Jonny Greenwood is a respected film composer. This band are incredibly musically literate and unique.

@tomscott4438

5 ай бұрын

Jonny did the film score for "There Will Be Blood". Outstanding.

You really should listen to “How to disappear completely”. I’m not sure if it still is but for quite a long time it was Thom Yorke’s own officially stated favourite Radiohead song.

@in_differ_ence

2 жыл бұрын

I second that 💪🏻🙏🏻 especially the Live version 😎

@davidburke2132

2 жыл бұрын

@@in_differ_ence need to pick the live version carefully. Make sure it’s a full band version. There are some on KZread without drums, electric guitar and bass. Still a cool song in that format but without Phil, Ed and Colin it’s not quite the same.

@desrever1138

2 жыл бұрын

"How to disappear completely", "Fake Plastic Trees", and "Let Down" are all songs that literally bring tears to my eyes every time I hear them.

@uclaperiodontist

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@thapthoptheep2076

2 жыл бұрын

I second this - and like spinning plates, especially the live piano version.

You need to just do the album as a whole. It’s one of the best of all time. No weak spots.

It must be beautiful how a person like Doug listens to music and the world.

@alistairclifton1286

2 жыл бұрын

it's all math :)

@maxseth1

Жыл бұрын

kinda the opposite for me, seems a lot more magical when you don't know the theory, in my experience

@DvdVsMz

Жыл бұрын

@@maxseth1 As a musician myself, when you, and more important, your ear knows a lot, "" "normal""" music gets less interesting, maybe predictable. But when a song like this appears, and your attention is sharp enough to notice all the mechanics constantly changing... Well, there's Doug, mindblowed

@maxseth1

Жыл бұрын

@@DvdVsMz totally agreed

@akira-qr4qm

Жыл бұрын

I feel sorry for musicians, it's literally just math. Everything that isn't complex is boring to them, they lost the ability to enjoy what they love and just become gatekeepers

Hey Doug...for the record, "How To Disappear Completely" the band itself has stated as THEIR favorite song. And as a music lover, it's commonly referenced as probably the most majestic thing they've ever created. The strings in it are otherwordly. Definitely worth a segment.

@rammerchandy1712

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more

@GreenToast01

2 жыл бұрын

Its not the bands favourite song... it was thom yokes favourite song in 2001. Im pretty sure it would have changed by now.

@wotsitalabowt

Жыл бұрын

too well known although superb

I’ve always thought of Radiohead as chemists. LOVE that band. At the end of the day their music articulates what is true about every human being on this planet: you can’t put me in a box because even I don’t know who I am or where I’ll go, so it would certainly be ignorant of you to try.

Thom Yorke's voice is unparalleled in terms of color, quality and emotion. It does something to you 💜

@chuckcribbs3398

Жыл бұрын

He’s got an excellent range and can hold the high notes. “Creep” being one.

Radiohead's masterpiece album. I listened to it every day in 1997. It brings back pleasant memories from that summer. I really hope we get to explore more songs from O.K. Computer.

@peachmelba1000

2 жыл бұрын

Kids A is better.

@jacobseal

2 жыл бұрын

@@peachmelba1000 No.

@francescoli306

2 жыл бұрын

@@peachmelba1000 Yeah it's a competition.. Your ego wins.

@peachmelba1000

2 жыл бұрын

@@francescoli306 Whoa, Jan, come on. You're casting some very baseless aspersions. How did you reach the conclusion you made from my truly anodyne declaration?

@sundance9042

Жыл бұрын

Me Too .. I was 24 and played it constantly.

YES! You are now infected with the Radiohead bug. This entire album deserves your analysis and many repeated listens. Greenwood is a pioneer, whose work increases with complexity over the years. I cannot wait for more.

One of the best albums of all time. And I'm a metal head!

Pyramid Song is probably the one I'd most like to see you check out

@freitinhas7106

2 жыл бұрын

yes

@gthobaben

2 жыл бұрын

That rhythm that snaps from “wtf” to “oh”

@zinAab79

2 жыл бұрын

This is definitely a song he must react, this is radiohead at their proggiest moment

@justsomejusstsome8994

2 жыл бұрын

@@zinAab79 Definitely not. Their jazziest moment more like it. Paranoid Android is as proggy as it gets for RH

2 жыл бұрын

i agree

Thom Yorke rewrote the rules of melody, harmony and rhythm. And now they’re better than they ever were before.

"Burn The Witch," "Karma Police," "Pyramid Song," "Everything In Its Right Place," "How To Disappear Completely," "The National Anthem," "Identikit"... they have a massive amount of brilliant songs to check out. You could do full album dives of "OK Computer," "KID A," and "A Moon-Shaped Pool" (which are my three favorite albums... and ALL brilliant) Cheers!

@cosmiccat6708

2 жыл бұрын

Played "A Moon Shaped Pool" today, for the millionth time. It's so beautiful. As I said to Doug, for me, they can do no wrong. Amazing band.

@jameshannagan4256

2 жыл бұрын

In Rainbows as well is fantastic especially the basement session and the other basement session from the King Of limbs.

@johnmavroudis2054

2 жыл бұрын

@@cosmiccat6708 Totally agree. "Moon-Shaped Pool" might be their most underrated album" absolutely gorgeous. a haunting masterpiece.

@cosmiccat6708

2 жыл бұрын

@@jameshannagan4256 Absolutely. Love both those albums too.

@cosmiccat6708

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnmavroudis2054 A masterpiece indeed.

I grew up with Radiohead and when ok computer released it was a mind blown moment. My favourite band of all time and for me Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood are especially unique.

I was lucky enough to see Radiohead perform this live a couple of times in the late 90's. It was arguably better than the record and slightly more unhinged in places. Such an incredibly talented band.

This song is so great and has so many layers that it is funny to watch Doug’s face when the sections are changing.

I remember in college I was dating this girl who was both a radiohead fan and loved the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy series, but absolutely refused to believe me when i said the album and specifically paranoid android was inspired by the books, and even karma police was inspired by the books (a single throwaway line in so long and thanks for all the fish i believe).. She steadfastly refused to believe me and it was playful bickering about it for a few weeks until I finally grabbed a copy of the book and highlighted the words "marvin the paranoid android" and handed it to here.... she broke up with me that day :D side note.. this song is hands down one of the most amazing songs to test good audiophile headphones on. There are no words to describe the differences between what you think the song sounds like, and what it actually sounds like on killer cans.

@Atlas65

Ай бұрын

"I finally grabbed a copy of the book and highlighted the words "marvin the paranoid android" and handed it to here.... she broke up with me that day :D" Hahaha, wow sounds like she had a problem with being able to be wrong, or admit that she was wrong.. Well her loss. Or maybe you dutch a bullet there. Either way.

Ok Computer is one of the masterpieces of recorded music by one of the greatest bands.

What an absolute beaut of an album. The Bends was a HUGE album at the time but OK Computer was a SHOCKINGLY great album. Ah man! those were the days!

Marvin the paranoid android : "brain the size of a planet and they ask me to make the tea..."

Man. What a band. Even if you hate their music, you gotta respect they always followed the art. That would be my ideal band to be in!

I've always loved this récord but hearing your explanations makes me like It even more!

This is fast becoming my favorite KZread channel. The sheer joy in discovering these songs, along with the brilliant analysis of both the music and the lyrics, literally brings a tear to my eye. It reminds me of the handful of professors I had many, many (many!) years ago who were so brilliant and captivating that it was impossible not to want to learn more.

Love this video, it just amazes me how people can come up with these chords, melodies, lyrics, if you really listen, it is so intricate, I stand in awe of these people, I so wish I had their talent.

I'm only half way through, and this is a brilliant reaction. This was great!

I'm 62, and I feel like Radiohead is one of the most sonically interesting bands to come along in many years. They are incredible live! Glad I discovered them some years ago. OK Computer is definitely one of best, if not the best, rock album of the 90s.

What a great reaction! So interesting and fun to watch. I LOVE Radiohead and this is probably my favorite song of theirs.

Fun fact the song is featured in one of all time best animes, Ergo Proxy

Amazing reaction!!! so cool to see someone share analysis of the music theory (which we know Radiohead harmonically are fascinating) - and the lyrics - while still appreciating the feel of the music at the same time 👌🏻 10/10 sir

Hi Doug. Truly amazed by your knowledge of music theory first demonstrated to me in your Radiohead "Daily Mail" video. Would love to see more videos like that, you behind a piano demonstrating, in this instance, "functional tonality" and how "Paranoid Android" goes against that. That "Daily Mail" video is one of my top 10 KZread videos of all-time, across all topics/genres! Cheers!

Damn Doug! So glad I found your channel. Your so great to watch and see the facial reactions. Keep it up mate. Love it.

Another fantastic analysis and breakdown Doug - always great reactions! Keep up the great job 👍🎼😎

These videos are always amazing.. thanks for all the insight

This is one of those albums that's best to listen to from start to finish in one sitting. It's masterful as a cohesive body of work.

I love you videos man, and the fact you could follow a radiohead song harmonically in your head without an instrument(which is what I would need to reference) is pretty fucking amazing. I’ve said it before, I strive to have an ear as good as your.

Your reaction to Daily Mail was so superb, I'm beyond delighted that you did this. Thank you...

This is my absolute favorite album ever. Got it in the midt 90's and stil have it... the song is ... so beautiful. Was then, and still is now.

I humbly believe that you must have, or at least had in some time, a troubled mind to fully grasp what's being emotionally described in this song. For a person that struggled with depression and anxiety in the past, I can't think of a better way to put all the turmoil caused by the rush of emotions, that sometimes propel you and sometimes freeze you, all at the same time. It's true agony. This is an amazing piece of music, but it's not easy to endure.

Yours is the most cogent analysis of this song I have heard. Great reaction.

Yes, what a beautiful band. Imagination seems to have no limits with certain bands. The chromatic compositions and lyrics that build a living and breathing being reveal much of what they think. On the contrary, other bands seem to build a Frankenstein that despite being alive is actually dead. At the end of this song we witness something unusual; a revelation of a harmony of elements that seem to emerge from a chilling sensibility. So raw, so down to earth, a vivid release from the black human ghosts.

Hey! We still need more Radiohead! 😄Recently came upon your videos and I enjoy your perspective. As for a suggestion, Radiohead Live from the Basement - Codex is a track I think you would enjoy.

Very pleased to see more analysis of Radiohead's work by your well informed self. I'd love to see your appraisal of their song Bodysnatchers, recorded live on Later with Jools.

Doug I’ve been watching a load of your videos and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed listen to music with you, especially Pink Floyd etc.. However, your reaction in this was priceless, this song really speaks to Thom’s unique creativity 👍🏻

hey, i liked hearing your thoughts on this one. i've heard this song over 100 times so it's cool for me to hear other perspectives on it

I love your videos. When i was doing my dual hons Music and Music technology, we had a lecturer who was a classical composer for stage/tv and film quite famous in some circles though i wont name drop, anyways for our first year music theory and composition classes it was year was when Paranoid Android/OK:C came out and it was one of the songs i brought in (we all got to bring in songs or music pieces to deconstruct) its quite cool seeing you mention some of the same things he pulled out of the music. He loved it BTW he said he was buying the album after class.

The album I return to the most. One of the best bands I've seen live (out of 100s) and the soundtrack band of my life. Great analysis and reaction fella

First muse now radiohead? It must be my birthday

I have listened to this song hundreds of times and saw them do it live in Warrington, UK circa 2000 on the Big Tent tour they did. Still to this day it blows me away the same as it it did the first time I heard it. I think it's important when listening to songs off OK computer to consider them in the context of the album as well, the album tells a story to the listener.

This album has some of my favorite memories of the early 2000s. I used to love listening to this album while I was living in Japan. The dystopian soundscapes and the awkward feeling of the album met a new resident's insecurities and gave me a familiar escape. This track, has been the first track I play on every computer/phone/sound system since.

This music video is phenomenal and so are the live performances of this song. Very impressive live

This song is classic Radiohead and your reactions were excellent! They’re chord progressions are extremely interesting at times! Such emotional music. 😊

@Hehe-nt4oe

2 жыл бұрын

They are chord progressions

I love watching when Doug's mind is being blown by unusual or rule-bending uses of music theory!

What a great video! You truly made my day, man. Sorry if my English is bad btw. I'm Dutch, so... Anyways, I gotta tell you... About an hour ago, after a long day's work (9 am - 9 pm) I was doing one last chore around the house before I could put my feet up and enjoy a nice night off. I looked on my phone and saw there was soon to be uploaded video of you watching Paranoid Android. And mannnnnn, it put a big fat smile on my face. Thank you so much. I really enjoy the videos. Please keep it up.

@justsomejusstsome8994

2 жыл бұрын

Van der graaf generator is een geweldige band als je die kent. Moest er aan denken door je naam

@melvinvandegraaf2738

2 жыл бұрын

@@justsomejusstsome8994 Bedankt voor de tip. Ik zal het snel eens gaan luisteren!

Radiohead 'Bloom' From The Basement is an interesting one - sounds like it's falling apart any second, but at the same time makes total sense. There's also a version of Bloom with Hans Zimmer for Blue Planet II

Loving your appreciation of this Doug, so many people just don't grok how masterful Thom Yorke's composition is, and that's before we get to some of the ridiculous vocal control he has. I would absolutely love if you would be willing to look at some of his solo work, under Thom Yorke.

There are a few albums in my life that seriously blew my brains out and Ok Computer is the best fitting example of those few, every single section of every song never lost any of it’s mystery , cleverness and relevancy since it’s release about 25 years (?!!!) ago . I was 18 and just started my first year of college , I was impressed by their previous record the Bends but when we put this album in the cd player at our dorm it just completely broke all our expectations . Boom there you go, alternative music changed forever and lifted to new grounds… thank you for your very well thought out reaction , maybe check another one of Ok Computer. A favorite of mine that I still listen to frequently is Subterranean Homesick Alien , the atmosphere on it is just magical .

This music video had my hypnotized as a teenager watching MTV at night. It came on at least every other night. So nuts to still hear it to this day with the same power to blow my mind.

I have studied much of Radiohead's lyrics. This song has been slow to figure it all out, like over 15 years of trying to put my finger on it exactly. I feel I'm close, but the thing that Thom Yorke said about this song always sticks with me as the biggest clue, He said (paraphrasing from memory) he accidently bumped into a woman at a bar (clip seen in the music video) and they became furious. He said the look in her eyes was terrifying and that he will never forget seeing what he saw in that woman's angry eyes. This song's meaning hovers around our reactions to other strangers and our relationship with them.

Loved this reaction. You seemed to be quite into the song. I've always been a fan of how the guitar is so deftly weaved into the song

The whole record is a masterpiece. This is the outpost of its ambition, and the anchor track, one in the same. Just beautiful.

Doug, love you, love your prog reactions, but laughed quite a bit through this, I knew every lyric sound and change throughout, yet you were bamboozled ("that shouldn't be a this or that or it should be a chromatic 3rd) so funny, but this whole piece is so natural to me, it flows so perfectly.

I was 24 when OK Computer was released. I played it constantly. Beautiful, dystopian .. almost prophetic.

Absolutely insane composing by Greenwood. It's pure genius dragging the listener along.

Yup! I agree! There's a lot of things in common between Dark Side and OK Computer. A sick society that demands you to follow what they want, no matter what. Two of my favourites bands, by the way. Great video! Great job, dude! Excuse my awful english, I am from Brazil.

This just soooo dense both musically and lyrically, yet still it maintains some sort accessibility. Awesome album.

I'm so glad you like them, Doug. One of my go to bands for a bit of 'something different'. Liked them from the early days of Pablo Honey, right through to now. Mixed reception over here in the UK, from genius to pretentious. Me, I'm in the genius camp. More please. Just a thought, how about some HAWKWIND, you'd need your pipe for them,lol.

Paranoid Android can take a whole lifetime to unpack

This was the first album I can remember buying. Completely changed my perspective on music. I'm eternally grateful to these fine gentlemen.

Loved it: Changing cromatics :) so soothing... section 3 is a prayer

cant wait to see your face expressions listening to "Everything in Its Right Place" hahahaha

THANK YOU DOUG!

I’m not a huge Radiohead fan but this album is one of the best of all time in my opinion. The writing, the musicianship, the ethereal experience and all most every song is a hit. Just a fantastic album.

@1jmiddy

10 ай бұрын

If you think it’s one of the best albums of all time how come you’re not a huge fan? :)

@theblan1k0ne

9 ай бұрын

@@1jmiddyI mean I think The Strokes debut album “Is This It” is one of the best albums of all time but I’m not really that big of a Strokes fan. What I’m trying to say is that even if a band makes a good album that doesn’t mean you HAVE to like their whole discography.

Hey Doug, loved your impressions and going through this song with you. Again a piece I knew and have listened to before, but it's always fascinating to hear your views. I was thinking, could it be that the chord progression is moving a "half step below where expected" as a means to express depression? I may be reading too much into this, judging by some of the other comments, but thematically that'd be super clever!

Yes. This was one of my favorite songs of my formative years. Excellent.

Hey Doug, this is one of the few that was a first listen for me as well. But I know that will not be my last listen to Radiohead. Thanks for opening my eyes to a great song and band!

@jameshannagan4256

2 жыл бұрын

I envy you so much you have so much greay music to discover one thing you should know is that all their albums sound quite different from one another I would highly recommend the two stellar basement sessions live in the studio.

I love this , they are amazing ❤

Drumbeat for King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Catching Smoke. Also, I really like the way you talk over the music and stop it only when it's necessary. Best reactor!

I remember the video to this, you couldn't predict where that was going as well!

Another favourite band of mine, you really are forcing me to go on a video watching binge! I remember learning this on guitar, it's fun to play, Radiohead continue to amaze me, they seem to have a knack for constantly and consistently putting out unique sounding music that speaks to me in a deep way. I'd be interested to see you react to some Muse - a lot of their music is influenced by classical pieces/composers and Matt Bellamy has a fantastic vocal range - would suggest songs like Micro cuts, unnatural selection and Stockholm syndrome - they're a unique band who were compared to Radiohead a lot but IMHO they're a totally different kettle of fish with their own unique style. Man, I love this channel and I only found it like 2 hours ago!

@thapthoptheep2076

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, I see you've already analysed some Muse - that's next in the queue! At this rate I shall never get anything done!

this song makes twists my gut... im f...ng love it

When I heard that key riff on 'Creep' back in the day I knew these guys be a band we'd talk about 25 years later. Funny you mention Thom's vocal colour, we both have a neurological condition called synesthesia, which I think helps see their music in a different way.

Love those moments where you just absent mindedly whispered "wow". A truly magical composition.

EPIC !! I remember playing along to this on guitar, over the phone to a girlfriends parents.Solo and all ! I WAS practicing a LOT at that time though! Some of the best albums ever by Radiohead! It`s something in the water over here lol!!

Awesome dissection of an awesome song

Radiohead is one of the bands that got me into alternative tunings and use of one chords on the guitar. Still one of my top 10 favorite bands.

So, I was 13 years old when this album broke the sound wall back in 1997, and I had just started taking guitar lessons. My best friend and I went to this classical guitar dude once a week, and we would bring songs that we liked, so he could put down the tabs and teach us how to sort of play them. First week we brought an Oasis song, next week we brought a Blur song. Third week we brought THIS fucking song, and I never thought I'd see the look on his face replicated. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking me back to the sweet nineties for a moment, Doug :D Great watch! I believe this song is about the fall of the roman empire, by the way. Just like that haha

Wow you're quick at analysing the modulation keys ❤

I am SO happy you listened to Paranoid Android! This is my absolute favorite Radiohead song and it is, what I feel, the peak of their writing. I wish they continued this trend in their next few records, but they decided to go in a more experimental/electronic/production-type of which I felt took away from the quality of their song writing/melodies/etc.... Great analysis as always!

They are one of the best bands EVER! Harmonically, they are off the charts!!!

Saw this live on tv years ago. It was an instant wow, for me.

The look of surprise and joy Doug wears on his face throughout this video is priceless.

I once heard that the line "Kicking, Squealing, Gucci, Little, Piggy" was a diss at the Spice Girls. Also Radiohead are responsible for introducing me to my two favourite bands Pink Floyd and Muse. I started listening to Radiohead about 20 years ago at university. I read up on them and saw the comparisons between DSOTM and OK Computer and started listening to PF and was hooked. At the same time I had a friend who said if I liked Radiohead I should give Muse a listen. So I did. I hear Thom Yorke doesn't like Muse though. 😞

@kzryzstof

2 жыл бұрын

Reference to Spice Girls?! D: Mind Blown.

@cloudtowerphotography815

2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to think that they had more important things to think about than dissing the spice girls.

@imconfused6955

2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see someone else who appreciates all three bands as much as me

@vurogj

2 жыл бұрын

@@cloudtowerphotography815 So would I, but great art responds to, and reflects the world around it, and Paranoid Android was released three months after the Spice Girls stole the Brit Awards show, featuring Geri Halliwell in "that" Union Jack dress. I can certainly see Thom having an opinion about the biggest UK pop act at the time wearing a half Union Jack/half CND symbol dress at the biggest UK music industry event.

@cloudtowerphotography815

2 жыл бұрын

@@vurogj OK Computer was recorded between September and October 1996 though.

You should do this entire album it truly is brilliant and the songs are very diverse and meant to be listened to as a whole like a prog record. There is a very good reason so many Jazz and even Classical musicians love them and cover them.

@mintegral1719

Жыл бұрын

"like a prog record" In my opinion OK Computer straight up IS a prog record. They can say it's not, but I mean... it ticks all the boxes

I was fortunate enough to see them in July 2001 in Stone Mountain, GA. It was one of the scariest concerts ever because it was outside and a massive thunderstorm rolled up but thankfully Stone Mountain was right behind us so it could intercept most of the lightning strikes. 😅 My takeaway from seeing them live is that Thom Yorke is/was a living bobblehead when he performed (not sure about now). Amazing show. A fun video also. Their library is substantial. 😀

Yeah! One of my all time favorite albums.

Thanks for reviewing one of the most genuinely trippy songs of the 20th century! PS: This song isn't another Dark Side. Maybe reminiscent of Atom Heart Mother in terms of being wild :)

Even Doug can’t keep up with Radiohead. Complex songwriting, but just amazing