The animation is based on a Swedish series called Robin. English-dubbed versions were showing on Channel 4, and Radiohead were a big fan of it, so they commissioned its creator to create the music video around the adventures of his characters. They gave him an instrumental-only version of the song and wouldn't let him hear or read the lyrics, as they wanted him to create something that fit the mood without being a literal retelling of the song.

The live performance on Jools Holland might've allowed you to examine the physicality of Thom Yorke's vocal performance.

Radiohead LIVE FROM THE BASEMENT series: weird fishes/arpeggi & where I end and you begin to start with to see just how good his vocal and their perfectionist instrumentation is.

“I’m still trying to wrap my head around what I’m hearing and seeing.” Welcome to Radiohead 😂

I would strongly suggest looking into their song Fake plastic trees. It is often overlooked but it's a masterpiece of a composition and a great showcase of Thom's vocal range and ability.

I envy you so much listening to radiohead for the first time. I promise, going down this rabbit hole will not disappoint you.

„When I am King you will be first against the wall“ is such a powerful line, infantile and desperate yet revolutionary, and Thom Yorke delivering those lyrics is spot on.

You can't imagine what it feels like to sing at a concert with all the people and Thom the "rain down" part. One of the best musical experiences of my life.

This whole album is magic

“Nude” by Radiohead from the Live From the Basement series is a killer track that really puts Thom’s voice front and center. 🔥

The rain down section live at Glastonbury as a deluge dropped from the sky was something else

The very subtle vibrato during the sustained vocals is exquisite. Something you will grow to appreciate on repeat hearings...OK computer.

Radiohead is a self-contained genre. Also, you need to listen to the whole album start to finish, it's an experience.

I would suggest reacting to the entire OK Computer album as a whole rather than a few songs.

One of my favourite radiohead vocals is, for my fellow oldies, from a show called MTVs most wanted and they covered 'Nobody does it better' by Carly Simon. It's ludicrous how much power and spite he puts in and totally changes the meaning of the song.

I absolutely love Thom Yorke's voice. If you haven't heard "The Mess We're In" - his duo with PJ Harvey on the album Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea - it is INCREDIBLE.

I love listening to people listen to this song.

Jigsaw Falling Into Place is also pretty good too. Thanks!

9:45 when he sings 'This' I am hearing him sing it level for two beats, vibrato on the third beat, the vibrato becoming level on the fourth beat, then doing all those steps again over beats 5,6,7,8 then opening into a wider slow vibrato to finish the word , Thats a lot of work for one sylable

Honestly, there’s a live performance of “Nude” where the vocal performance is just exceptional. He’s definitely one of the greatest vocalists to have ever lived, to say nothing of his composition skills!

There are a lot of amazing recommendations in the comments already but i have to add Radiohead - Nude (live from the basement) to the list. It is such an incredibly interesting performance with a heavy focus on the vocals and Thoms singing is truly angelic. His vocal riffs towards the end give me goosebumps every time.

This song was released in 1997. There wouldn't have been any pitch correction. I don't think they ever used it later either.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy defines the marketing devision of the Sirius Cybernetic Corporation as "a bunch of mindless jerks who'll be the first against the wall when the revolution comes,”

Bethany, I'm a new fan of yours. Love your facial expressions, your voice, your smile, and especially your love and sensitivity for the art of music. Would definitely love seeing you performing.

Oh this is too cool. Nice choice. Love your channel. My favorite vocal analysis channel by FAR.

Thom Torke vocals on No Surprises is some of his best work. I love Radiohead and I really enjoy your vocal analysis.

One of my favorite voices of all time. His voice can move my emotions all around regardless of the words he is saying. love this song so much.

You need to do "Exit Music (For a film)" next.

I was really waiting for this video, Paranoid Android is my favorite song!! :3

Rabbit in your Headlights - Unkle. Proper dark pop

I'm so impressed you mentioned the wavering note that we feel will lead to vibrato. You take it all in --- impressive on a major scale!

It just gets better and better with Radiohead. ""Kid A" is a brilliant follow up... and their last album, "A MOON-SHAPED POOL" is a masterpiece.

It's always great to see people's first reaction to Paranoid Android. The song itself is brilliant, and the video is an experience. I still remember sitting on the couch, seeing it for the first time and being mesmerised.

I hear the influence of Jeff Buckley's album Grace in how he's wobbling on and off the pitch, and in some of the guitar sounds.

Haha, the look on your face towards the end of that music video was something else :D as always, another great reaction from you.

Hearing Thom live is like seeing a picture of a sunset as opposed to seeing a sunset in person. His voice sounds better live.

Part III 😮 Really digging the Bass work on this especially just before "the drop"!! Bass and guitar going together NICE!! ♾️

Love this reaction!! For vocals…there are soooo many amazing Radiohead songs out there. For live vocals, some of the best recordings are Live From The Basement. Their In Rainbows Album. Also, there is a 95 or 97 Tv Live recording of him singing their song “Street Spirit” where they perform a more acoustic version. This REALLY shows his lovely vocals as well. ❤❤

Radiohead have so many great songs, and sounds. Been one of my favourite bands for the last 30 years.

Greetings from Peru, I love seeing your reactions :)

'cool animation' haha this is one of the wildest music videos, and was of course super controversial at the time. I would definitely suggest listening to OK Computer in one sitting, as it is conceptual and the songs all flow together to an extent. Not that you have to do an album reaction, as that'd be difficult, but I do think this is one of the best albums of all time. Thom has a very unique timbre and style, so I would really love to see more Radiohead reactions! You could of course also do No Surprises, Karma Police, Pyramid Song, Knives Out, Daydreaming, Fake Plastic Trees, Just, etc. I've been lucky enough to see Radiohead live twice, once for 'In Rainbows' (Vancouver) and once for 'A Moon Shaped Pool' (Berkeley), and I dare say they were spiritual experiences lol

I feel inspired by how you come across, you seem very salt of the earth :) There is something you seem to have (and i can't pin point it) but i wish i had more of. Love the videos! Greetings from The Netherlands.

love the last 'what's that' in the second verse before the change. So emotional.

Radiohead are a band that has something for everybody and a ton of VERY passionate fans, as I'm sure you could tell, which means that any time a channel like this one starts getting into them they are going to be absolutely *buried* with recommendations for what to listen and react to next, because each person has a different favorite song or specific performance. That said, I will toss another vote for the From the Basement version of Nude (I believe I even made a recommendation for it once on a different video a while back). I don't think there's any performance where he showcases his range and technical ability better, I can't think of a better song of theirs to suit this channel's focus. If you want to do any more Radiohead, you can't go wrong with that one. Separate from this channel's main thrust, just from a pure musical enjoyment standpoint, I do just recommend listening to the entire In Rainbows From The Basement performance, even just on your own time (this goes for everybody). What a treat of a performance.

I think you would find their song The Tourist interesting vocally. It almost has a droning melody, but the harmonies and the belting in the chorus are so dynamic.

Surprised there wasn’t more attention paid to the multipart harmonies in the bridge section…such beautiful lines layered in below the main three vocal parts

Thoroughly enjoyed your analysis, but even more those facial expressions. Also, your hair looks so amazing with the natural greys. I apologize if it's not grey 😅

Love hearing the way you break down the vocals, really makes /me/ see the song a lot differently! Would love to hear your take on the band The SLot, specifically their song mirrors (in English). Also I think you would get a kick out of Montaigne and their song Technicolor. Keep up the great work 👍

I think tou did a good job of analysing this song. If you want to go deeper into Tom York's vocals i would suggest tou react to the song called "Nude" live at the basement. This performance will highlight all of his vocal techniques...

Live is phenomenal.

Hello! Paranoid android it's an outstanding musical composition, but if you want to hear the insane range of Thom Yorke vocals you should listen to the "From the Basment - In Rainbows" version of "Nude". It's a live preformance in a studio environment. The hole performance it's an amazing oportunity to appreciate the insane potential of every member of Radiohead live, but in this particular piece: "Nude", the vocals are like coming from a intermittent celestial/obscure, hipnotic looking instrument XD, his movements, the progressions, the choices, the timing, the subtlety/finesse, the power, plus the power of the choices, it's like it's telling a story with his voice beside the words, being the main instrument of the piece (for me): his voice. Love to see you react to that song!

My favorite Radiohead song ever ❤

I fast forwarded quickly just to see you reaction to the Rain Down section ^_^

I was lucky to see them on the OK Computer tour in Blackpool, England in the late nineties. He’s even better live. One song to maybe listen to is How To Disappear on the KID A album. Superb vocals. And thanks for what you do too 👍😄

Interesting note about learning the placement of the notes - when I'm rehearsing for a stageplay I slowly pronounce every word but exaggerating the consonants because that's where we tend to be lax in our tongue placement and skim over certain sounds like 'k' and 't' so by the time I've done it a few times painfully slowly inunciating the first and last consonant of each word, by the time I do it at normal speed it's effortless.

in my opinion one of if not the best albums of the 90s! was OK Computer! just pure genius!

Would love to hear your thoughts on Sinead O'Conner's Troy. She had such a unique and emotive voice, and I love that song in particular.

Live from the Basement is the way to introduce a vocal coach to Radiohead ❤

One of my favourite albums of all time

Thom has complete and utter control of his voice, he is magnificent in his craft

Lots of great Thom vocal performances. Some of mentioned “Nude.” Absolutely. I would also look at various live versions of “Idoteque,” and then also “Myxomatosis” which is entirely in his low-register, but in one of the hardest rocking tracks Radiohead has done.

Great analysis. Thom Yorke performed Ingenue live on Jonathan Ross. It's not powerful but fully displays how much control he has.

One of the greatest songs ever put to the world ❤❤

Ok Computer is my pick for best 90's album as well as one of the greatest concept albums ever made. The Bends is a great album as well.

That part when you said that it doesn't really sound like he is singing. That is where Thom is doing his Johnny Rotten (from Sex Pistols) or channeling Johnny Rotten if you will. He does it alot now and then. You can really hear it in Bodysnatcher on In Rainbows.

Thunk you for this song😊😊

Your first experience should have definitely been live... Check out the jools Holland show this track live it's a masterclass in live performance ! It blew me away.

Thank ya dear ❤

just nailed it.

Recommend Reckoner, Nude or There There amongst many, many others.

Thom Yorke is an amazing singer, his falsetto would take you to another dimension

Karma police is one of my favorites

I heard that this was Thom's first and only take for the main vocal track? If that is true, it is incredible!

i HIGHLY recommend checking out their performance of "In Rainbows" From The Basement 2008

ELBOW! ELBOW!! ELBOW!!! The song “Magnificent” I am absolutely taken by you and your critiques of all these singers. Your honesty and willingness to listen without judgment is refreshing in this era of malice and criticalness for its own sake is awesome. Thanks for your channel. Last appeal…..The band ELBOW is amazing and his voice is beautiful

I love radio head ❤❤

Not related to this video but I have been enjoying your videos very much. I was wondering (could not find them) if you have ever done a video for the band Deftones? Just a little background from what I know.....I see you have reviewed a few of the bands from the later 90s like Likin Park and Korn, which are fine. Deftones were kinds before them, they were around much longer. Their use of rap/hip is more subtle but they kinda had scratching turntables and all that way back in the early 90s. They never got (I think by choice) as big as those other bands but are just incredible. I think you would really like the emotion in the singers voice. As a bonus, they have songs that were produced by the singer of Tool. They have an amazing song called Passenger that features him singing (I know you like him). Their album White Pony is often considered their best.

I've listened to the whole album hundreds of time over the years, my favourite vocals are in 'Exit Music' and 'The Tourist'. In Exit Music, you can even hear his lips make contact in the early stage.

Thom Yorke - Bloom (Live from Electric Lady Studios) is well worth a listen. In Rainbows From the Basement is a great showcase of the whole band.

Great video as always! Would love to see you react to something by Animal Collective, like their song Peacebone, Brother Sport, or The Purple Bottle. Avey Tare has a fascinating voice that I would be curious to get your take on.

I’d love to see an analysis of “Nude” or my low key favorite from OK Computer “Let Down”.

Very nice song, very strange video...gorgeous Bethany

thom yorke is a genius and i recommend anything from their 'from the basement' performances its a masterpiece.

Other songs from the same album (OK Computer) that I recommend you react to: - Subterranean Homesick Alien - Exit Music

I'd love to hear your reaction to anything off Kip Winger's "This Conversation Seems Like A Dream", say "Naked Son" or "Steam"

Radiohead is huge rabbit hole. A few songs with great vocals: Nude, How To Disappear Completely, Pyramid Song, Sail To The Moon and Present Tense.

Believe me, seeing this live was life changing! Creep is lovely, I still love it, bit understand their unwillingness to, oh shit, I have had a skull fra 23:20 bit wrong. Any way, Nick Cave. Take it where you want!

I was trying to think of a good recommendation for you, I think Kalopsia by Queen's of the Stoneage would be a great experience , also has Trent Reznor on vocals so give you another chance to hear him too. 😊

Best rock music ever !

I can only recommend more Radiohead. They are a band that very much morphed their music through time, yet always managed to retain their own sound. And Thom Yorke is an amazing singer. There's some beautiful less chaotic songs like 'No Suprises' from OK Computer. Later albums become more a mix of electronic gadgets mixed with Prog Rock. Radiohead to me always coneys a sense of alienation and melancholy with the world which I personally I can very much relate too. Thom's Solo projects are also very much worth listening to. I pretty much like everything Radiohead, but personal Favourite songs are "How to Dissapear completely" "The Pyramid Song" "Hail to the Thief" and "Moonshaped Pool". though my favourite songs tend to change. I highly recommend diving into their discography even in your own time, cause there are so many gems of songs in there.

It's amusing you pointing out how good his diction is right before saying "the what's this part". Thought that's what he was saying for years. Turns out he's saying "what's that".

# 오늘도 홧팅 🍒🙆‍♂️))

Street Spirit (Fade Out) by Radiohead is an absolute must for understanding Thom Yorke's range and emotion... Or Nude, from the 'in rainbows' album. 😊

Weird fishes, Nude, Jigsaw falling into place

You might want to try Weird Fishes/Arpeggi from In Rainbows, there are some incredible harmonies and backing vocals from Ed O'Brien

"Oh, Dear. Now I suppose I will have to use force"

One Australian artist comes to mind for great vocals, Paul Dempsey, Try his band and song "Something For Kate - Survival Expert"

Subterranean Homesick Alien is my fav on this epic album.

Their song Videotape should be a good one to listen to as well

I want to suggest for you to watch Thom Yorke's solo, piano rendition of a Radiohead song called, "Bloom," recorded at Electric Lady studios. Or/also, his solo song "Suspirium" from the same session at Electric Lady. In both you can better hear the magic of his voice without the (important, wonderful, inspiring but somewhat distracting when doing a vocal analysis) overlay of guitars, drums, and such. Lastly, try the live version (from the Johnathan Ross show) of "Ingenue" where again it is just Thom and a piano. But truly, any of the suggestions made in the comments are bound to be bangers. I've been a fan of Radiohead since the first time I heard a couple of their demo songs on a college rock station played by an exchange student via England, around 1990. That's nearly 35 years ago!