Thom yorke shows us that a crowd can be silent

This stripped down version really hits me hard.

Just here for my weekly listen to this, ten years on

The greatest musician of our time. Nothing gets even close to the sophistication he is able to pull in the notes he plays.

I’m lonely and sad with my life. But Thom puts me at ease.

Thom Yorke is one of the greatest musicians of the century

Commented 7 years ago on this. Still regular listening and still considering it one of the greatest live performances ever

THOM YORKE YOU ARE A GENIUS YOU SAVED MY LIFE

Been crying to this song for 6 years now

I don't know who Dan is, but if he made a video that caused people to seek out Thom Yorke then I support him. I don't know why so many Radiohead/ Thom York fans are being dicks about this. So what if Dan fans came because of him? Why the fuck does it bother you? More Thom Yorke fans = good.

first time i heard this song, i cried my eyes out for no reason at all, and said to myself 'fuck, i need to learn to play the piano to play this song' and i did. this song to me is so deep, so transcendent, so meaningful. thom yorke is a fucking genius.

I'm here because I have listened to Radiohead and Thom my entire life

Came here after the YouNow today... Music is meant to be enjoyed, no matter what individual or what circumstance brought you to the piece. Appreciating a beautiful masterpiece is not a crime.

Love you Yorke ❤

Man's an absolute magician. Different level.

This is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard

I know that most people who watch this are mesmerized by Thom's voice and playing (and they should be), but props must be given to the cameramen, sound engineers, lighting people, the producers of the Jonathan Ross Show, and whoever else helped contribute to this beautiful piece.

My dad used to play this on the piano to get me to sleep. This song has a lot of good memories.

Factoid: Thom thinks his piano playing skills are crap, but while some of his playing is rather 'simplistic', he is able to bang out some stunning and timeless melodies. That's right, you don't need to be Beethoven to write a good song.

Thom Yorke brought me here

I want to hear the ENTIRE album on piano. PLEASE.

Thank you to Dan for directing me to this masterpiece

This song and version is just pure perfection.

i found this song by da... i mean my own music taste and love of thom yorke

This is so amazing that 59 people turn their monitor upside down to like it twice.

Love this version better than the original.... it so beautiful Thom yorke is just....... god

years later, this performance still speaks to my heart, what a gorgeous song

The way he says “Thanks” at the end.

The phan anthem

I cannot hear this song just once, I must repeat it at least a couple times. It's ridiculously beautiful

This. This is where my love for music began. 10 years later and I am still listening to this. I’m 20 that’s half my life listening to this beautiful rendition of an absolute masterpiece

We are all living in the thom yorke world

That outro gave me CHILLS

Years later and I wouldn’t be listening to this masterpiece if it wasn’t for Dan. Thank you Dan for bringing me here and thank you Thom for this...

One of those songs that just makes your eyes water.

I was looking for my comment from 2013 when I first heard this song on the Jonathan Ross show all those 10 years ago but the scroll down is neverending. It was a beauty then, still a beauty today

This version is absolutely brilliant. For me much better than the album version - you really hear the lyrics more. And for all those saying he has an average voice, are you serious? His voice is fucking sublime.

lolol thank God for this acoustic version, i would never have eard the chords from the bassline in the other version

I emigrated from England to Australia 14 years ago and I can't explain it but this song gave me so much comfort when I was feeling homesick 🙃

the master strikes again!

Thanks Thom for helping us get through life

Thom Yorke's one of those people I would marry purely for their insane musical talent

Holy shit. I love how all Dan's fans are like "don't hate us". I can bet both my hands that right after Dan played it, the comments here were filled with "Am I the only one from Dan????", "Dan brought me here!". Understand, people aren't mad because you are from Dan, they are mad beacuse you're making pointless spam that no one cares about.

Now this...this is art

Thanks Dan for bringing me to this music. I literally love this so much

Accident,y clicked on this once as a kid and now as an adult it brings me sm comfort

When Thom Yorke sings so beautifully, I am melting away ...

I saw this video as it was broadcast by pure chance but it's one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've heard. Complete transformation from the original version.

Thank you Dan for directing me to this beautiful song. I am now going to go and learn to play it.

He is a living legend

Another glimpse into what makes his songs so great... behind the intricate facade, the structure/ scaffolding is strong.

I have one word Chills

You know like the back of your hand who let em in You got me into this mess so you get me out. You know like the back of your hand Your bell jar. Your collection. Ingenue. You get me into this mess. Fools rushing in, yeah, and they know it. The seeds of the dandelion you know blow away. In good time, i hope, i pray. If i'm not there now physically, i'm always before you come what may. And you know it. Fools rushing in yeah well you know it. who let them in? yeah well you know it gone with a touch of your hand gone with a touch of your hand move through the moment though it betrays transformations jackals and flames if i knew now what i knew then just give me more time i hope and pray i mistake all you say the seeds of the dandelion you blow away

His voice gets better and better as he ages. It's like a good wine.

It's easy to assume this song is about a female person in Thom's life, (dandelions instantly make me imagine a child) but what if he's referring to another side of his own personality? What if he's comparing these sides of himself to illustrate just how he ends up in given situations for better or worse? The song itself looks at this 'ingenue' character so fondly, despite its whimsical nature... lovingly, and admiring the beauty of it. The music video for it shows this purposefully as well-two halves of a whole dancing *almost* in unison, who follows who? The chorus lyrics of this song are, in my opinion, some of the best lyrics Thom has ever written. 'Move through the moment, though it betrays' is so powerful... it's dancing, it's walking through a hallway.. it's smiling at a social event while your mind is elsewhere. I feel like Prince would have loved this song, as he always made the female characters in his songs the more decisive and in control forces. It's such an elegant reflection on life, and his metaphors are so incredibly potent here-placed behind such an original melody and structure, it elevates itself in my mind to genuine greatness. Thom's raw, emotional sincerity only augments the meaning here, through acceptance and being OKAY with it all. To me, this song is about admiring the part of yourself that can give up the past, force you to go forward and leave the rest behind; nothing lasts forever, come what may... we have to keep moving. It's pure poetry.. just my 2¢

Perfection.

Arguments and insults will forever exist on KZfaq comments... Oh we'll, meanwhile, I'd like to comment on how great thom yorke covers thom yorke. Brilliant. This song is beautiful and sublime And would be even if it was played on tin cans.

There must be something beautiful in the world when Thom sings.

When trying to sing songs of this guy, it's like a star in the sky, you think you can reach it but it'll never happen.

Man I just keep coming back to this one over and over and over. I've loved Thom (and Radiohead) for years and I honestly feel like this is his best performance of anything ever.

This song plays as I shift from this reality into another dimension.

I don't think it's a bad thing that Dan sent us here. We obviously enjoyed his cover and after all, it does mean more fans of this song and artist. It's not like we're hating or anything jeez calm down

this is hauntingly beautiful and makes me cry every time i listen to it

Danyul was playing this song on a piano and I thought it was a good song so I came here to listen to it. Please don't be mad that Phangirls are here, we just wanna listen to the music! He didn't sent us here purposely we chose to come here.

One of the best live vocal performances I have ever heard from Thom Yorke. It shows that when he concentrates on singing rather than dancing he is still next level.

Jesus...so freaking talented. Just Beautiful.

Imagine writing this song the day your mother passed away ... The lyrics take on a whole new meaning ... It is a son who "tells" his birth to his mother.

best singer in the world

Thom has given us so much in his lifetime, much more than I think he realizes. Our only curse is knowing there is no measure of gratitude great enough to thank him. All we can do is preserve the beautiful legacy to which he has carved himself.

I literally have goosebumps after listening to this. Thom's voice is just so chillingly beautiful.

I'm coming just to say that ingenue it's at this version timeless unique piece of music. light for the soul.

This is the best performance by Thom Yorke ever

This song always makes me want to cry. It's just so beautiful.

Okay I'm sure a lot of us are here because DAN but this song is amazing. I'm happy I found it.

I watched this live on Jonathan Ross, and it left me so astonished i muted the TV and just sat there waiting for the +1 to watch it again. Strange to think its been nearly 5 years...

Dan (who cares?) is now (thankfully) but a distant memory ... Thom and Radiohead are for life. RIP all those old Dantard comments from 7 years ago.

literally enchanted by Thom's unearthly voice , this song makes me cry 🖤

Bless I have always heard this in Dan's videos where he is playing the piano. It's so nice to finally hear the full version. Beautiful!

this song is pure poetry

To command a space so completely must feel so special. What a performer.

man, my parents played me radiohead as a kid and this brings me back. he's such a talented musician.

Thom's voice in this is nothing short of perfect

Incredible

Reduced to nothing but tears & speechlessness

The Piano piece at the end is probably one of the most beautiful pieces of anything i have heard. Thanks Thom.

I was brought here by Daniel Howell. And I'm happy about it. This song is amazing (Phil). I'll go now

i keep coming back to this video a lot, especially when i feel sick and sad. sometimes i feel better after hearing thom sing, maybe it's a placebo but i genuinely do feel better after

Absolute genius

I wasn't sent here by Dan, but man, am I glad I stumbled across it! Brilliant version of this song.

I'm in love with this song.

Thom Yorke. Not Dan. I don't know who Dan is, might be great but I don't know. Thom Yorke I love you.

i don't think i've ever hit the replay button this many times

The song is so calming, it's so pretty

i heard this song live one of the best nights of my life hands down

This is seriously the most direct and sincere I've seen Thom Yorke. It's good.

Came from Dan. Stayed for Thom. Thank you so much for this beautiful piece of music (or at least this version of it)

Thank you Daniel James Howell for directing me to this beautiful masterpiece.

aa i came here from dan but i love this song so much bc of him~~

Beautiful

I was introduced to this song over Christmas 2020 when I listened to it for hours and hours. Thanks for the introduction Jacob, I love this version x