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On today's episode I speak with Clive Deamer who is Radiohead's second and touring drummer. He's also played with Portishead, Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin), Jeff Beck and many others. He shares why it's important to play quietly to be heard better in the studio, how to find your sound as a modern drummer, and, of course, there's plenty of discussion about Radiohead and Portishead all throughout. You'll never believe the roll that sleigh bells, of all things, play in Clive's involvement with the band.

On today's episode of the show I speak with Christopher O'Riley, who is an esteemed classical pianist best known to Radiohead fans for having released two full albums of Radiohead transcriptions called True Love Waits and Hold me to this. We discuss how his arrangements came to be, how they have helped build bridges in both directions between the classical music and rock music realm, and some of the intricacies behind his arranging methods. Website: www.okpodcast.com

On today's episode of the show I chat with listener Zach Glenn about the then unreleased Kid A Mnesia double album, why Zach's favourite album is Hail to the Theif, and why I am (rather controversially) not a huge fan of In Rainbows. We also chat about Radiohead's use of "negative harmony" and how it's possible they innovated so much during their career. Zach is starting his own Radiohead podcast (the more the merrier) called IdioTalk which you can check out soon wherever you get your podcasts. Enjoy the show? Please send me some Dollars and Cents to keep it going at okpodcast.com/support

On today's episode of the show I chat with listener David McShea about his love of Radiohead's music, concerts he attended, and how one of these concerts lead to him winning not only front row tickets, but also an exclusive chance to interview the band.

On today's episode of the program I share how I discovered Radiohead, and why I fell in love with their music to the extent that I did. If you enjoyed this episode and want me to do more like it, please send me an email with your question at hello@okpodcast.com Subscribe and Support: https://patreon.com/okpodcast

Today's special guest is Sequoia Sounds who is another creative YouTuber who creates stunning renditions of Radiohead songs including some you might now expect for solo piano, like There There and Burn The Witch. We discuss how he creates such rich textures in his music by creating the illusion of a third hand, which songs are coming up next, and some other material that really motivates him as a musician.  ----- Feedback, requests, suggestions: hello@okpodcast.com Extended episodes: okpodcast.com/subscribe.

Today's special guest is Joe Edelmann who creates note-perfect renditions of Radiohead songs on YouTube. We discuss how he picks songs to cover, his working methods, and his advice for other players looking to cover Radiohead songs. We also dive into some analysis of the band's music as a whole, and discuss a shared concert experience at Osheaga in Montreal in 2016. In the extended Patreon edition of the show, we also discuss Joe's experience meeting Ed O'Brien and more.

In today's episode of the show I speak with Joshua Piper who is the pianist behind the HeavyPiano YouTube Channel and a professional musician in Austin, Texas. We delve deep into his creative process, and he even plays some piano for us live on the air with excerpts from No Surprises, Exit Music (For a Film), and Motion Picture Soundtrack.

In today's episode of the podcast I'm joined by Alan Cross, who is a self-defined "Professional Music Geek," the host of The Ongoing History of New Music radio program, and author of The Secret History of Radiohead. We discuss Alan's view of Radiohead's career from the perspective of a radio broadcaster, how streaming is killing the music industry, and why the modern "song economy" means truly innovative music like Kid A and songs like Paranoid Android may not have become successful had they been released today.

In today's episode I discuss what it was like meeting Thom Yorke in October 2019, share some information about upcoming guests, outline some of the challenges faced as a podcaster about Radiohead, and how you can help me develop great new content. OK Podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a free trial today by signing up at https://okpodcast.com/audible. You can support the show directly at https://patreon.com/okpodcast.

Today on the program my guest is Phil Rose who is an international speaker and author who has taught at a number of Canadian universities. He’s the author of a new book called “Radiohead: Music for a Global Future.” We discuss his book, how historical events influence the band and their music, and why it’s important to analyze a song’s lyrics even if they seem abstract or the associations are not immediately apparent.

Steve Hackman is the musical mind behind the compelling production Brahms Vs. Radiohead which fuses together Brahms’ First Symphony with Radiohead’s seminal album OK Computer. We discuss the vision behind the project, Steve’s passion for both classical and popular music, and how it’s helping not only bridge the gap between musical generations and expose new audiences to the orchestra, but how it brings new audiences to pop music as well.

Robert Jonas has seen Radiohead a whopping 28 times dating all the way back to 1993. We discuss some of his favorite concert moments over the years, why Thom Yorke dragged him onto a tour bus over a T-shirt, a hand written letter Robert received from Thom during The Bends sessions, and some tips on attending shows yourself. Near the end of the episode we go into the weeds and discuss the state of modern concert ticket sales, Elliott Smith, and speculate about why the band members' conservative lifestyles may have prolonged their careers.

Steve Hamilton performed Saxophone on Radiohead's multi-platinum album, Kid A. We dive deep into what it was like recording and performing The National Anthem with the members Radiohead, and other elements of Steve's career such as being a touring professional saxophone player, and scoring for film. This musically-dense episode is sure to be a favorite of any serious fan.   Show notes: http://okpodcast.com/3   Sponsor: http://daddario.com/playback

Most fans would agree that OK Computer and beyond represents the band's best work, but have you ever stopped to consider why this is from a musical perspective? Today on the podcast I'm joined by Brad Osborn, who is the author of a book called "Everything In Its Right Place: Analyzing Radiohead." We discuss the band's creative use of song forms, musical timbres, and, most interestingly how they choose to combine elements in ways that push the boundaries, but never quite break them. We also reach an amazing realization about why "Lift" may never have made it onto OK Computer. ----- Show Notes: http://www.okpodcast.com/2 Upgrade to the Gold Edition: http://www.okpodcast.com/gold ----- Buy D'Addario Guitar Strings: http://www.okpodcast.com/strings Learn about the "Playback Program": http://www.daddario.com/playback

If you’ve ever tried to learn a Radiohead song on Guitar, you probably learned it on YouTube, and probably from Warren Lain’s YouTube channel called “Warren Music.” Warren has over 30 thousand subscribers, but is perhaps best known for his viral analysis of Videotape that received over 5 million veiws. Today, we get to know a little about Warren’s musical upbringing, which includes a degree in ethnomusicology (don’t worry he’ll explain what that is), how Radiohead completely blew his mind musically and completely changed the direction of his career, and some of his tips and tricks for learning tunes by ear. ----- Show Notes: http://www.okpodcast.com/1 Upgrade to the Gold Edition: http://www.okpodcast.com/gold ----- Buy D'Addario Guitar Strings: http://www.okpodcast.com/strings Learn about the "Playback Program": http://www.daddario.com/playback 

Hi I’m Sean Perrin, host of OK Podcast, the show where i dive deep into the musical and cultural impact of the world’s greatest band, Radiohead. I’ll be speaking with authors, intellectuals, musicians, and even everyday fans about what the band’s music means to them, as well as its importance on the international stage. Hopefully will one day even feature members of the band on the show. Free Edition: http://www.okpodcast.com Upgrade: http://www.okpodcast.com/gold