The Smile - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

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  • KEXP.ORG presents The Smile performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded December 15, 2022.
    Songs:
    A Hairdryer
    Thin Thing
    The Opposite
    You Will Never Work In Television Again
    Open The Floodgates
    Thom Yorke - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keys
    Jonny Greenwood - Guitar, Bass, Keys
    Tom Skinner - Drums
    Robert Stillman - Saxophone (on “You Will Never Work In Television Again”)
    Host: Morgan
    Audio Engineers: Mikko Gordon, Jon Roberts & Kevin Suggs
    Audio Mixing & Mastering: Mikko Gordon
    Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Alaia D’Alessandro, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht
    Editor: Jim Beckmann
    www.thesmiletheband.com
    kexp.org
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  • @oswaldopinto5865
    @oswaldopinto5865 Před rokem +1738

    0:00 - Presentation
    0:52 - Prelude
    4:06 - A Hairdryer
    8:38 - Thin Thing
    12:55 - The Opposite
    16:06 - You Will Never Work In Television Again
    19:03 - Open The Floodgates

    • @rillest75
      @rillest75 Před rokem +90

      I love when videos do this, I love kexp, I love Bedford Falls! I'm drunk.

    • @fikrimaulana5095
      @fikrimaulana5095 Před rokem +5

      7 jml

    • @MicahBuzanMUSIC
      @MicahBuzanMUSIC Před rokem +26

      Thin Thing slaps!

    • @markpalmer932
      @markpalmer932 Před rokem +17

      @@rillest75 I’m drunk too! Love you dude. Thanks for dissecting this.

    • @josuedelatorre35
      @josuedelatorre35 Před rokem +12

      0:52 - 8:38 is A Hairdryer, they always play that intro part whenever they play the song live

  • @JonSudano
    @JonSudano Před rokem +4839

    This is great because there's no drunk dude at the back yelling for them to play Creep

    • @EverydayDeckienson
      @EverydayDeckienson Před rokem +33

      hi jon

    • @ShelleyLevyMusic
      @ShelleyLevyMusic Před rokem +62

      Give it time

    • @TomaszOdkrywca
      @TomaszOdkrywca Před rokem +142

      There's an absolutely magical live version of "How to disappear completely" which closed a brilliant concert (glastonbury 2007 i think) where a guy can be clearly heard shouting "don't play Creep" before the song starts xD

    • @TamaleManandMrFork
      @TamaleManandMrFork Před rokem +17

      This, in fact, happened when I saw them.

    • @Iamthegtard
      @Iamthegtard Před rokem +30

      I was busy that day OK?

  • @chrislink73
    @chrislink73 Před rokem +1469

    One of the greatest guitarists and lemon players in the world has decided he will now be one of the best string bassists in the world too.

    • @Agostoic
      @Agostoic Před rokem +123

      @@levo9010 keep fishing

    • @bernadettebread
      @bernadettebread Před rokem

      @@levo9010 looks like someone woke up sucking a lemon 😬

    • @radscorpion8
      @radscorpion8 Před rokem +9

      now by lemon, are you talking about a fruit here? Because I enjoy lemons as much as the next man, but its hard to imagine drumming on one

    • @bernadettebread
      @bernadettebread Před rokem +52

      @@radscorpion8 it’s a yellow lemon shaped shaker haha

    • @perilikid
      @perilikid Před rokem +37

      Don't forget that he's a pretty mean recorder player too!

  • @SodiumWage
    @SodiumWage Před rokem +1597

    I know we're all here because we're Radiohead fans, but Tom Skinner is killing it.

    • @moizesbrando
      @moizesbrando Před rokem +68

      thom always gets the best percussionists

    • @michaelsandovalmusik
      @michaelsandovalmusik Před rokem +90

      I'm actually looking for your kind of comment because he is really something. Thanks to The Smile i learned about Tom Skinner. Superb rhythmic patterns. He almost sound like a programmed drum beats, but organic. Thanks KEXP.

    • @Kevin6059
      @Kevin6059 Před rokem +19

      I didn't even know and loved this before I even found out about the Radiohead connection. Probably shouldn't have admitted that but hey

    • @jojofandango7344
      @jojofandango7344 Před rokem +12

      crushing bigtime on skinner

    • @yncasasue9721
      @yncasasue9721 Před rokem +2

      @@Kevin6059 highly doubt that

  • @gvitzman
    @gvitzman Před rokem +304

    "Guess you guys aren't ready for this yet.....but your kids are going to love it."

  • @matthewchism3733
    @matthewchism3733 Před rokem +2703

    Please give your audio engineers an extra portion. That was fantastic.

    • @JonRinneby
      @JonRinneby Před rokem +25

      Mikko Gordon

    • @JW-sf5ys
      @JW-sf5ys Před rokem +53

      FYI its the same engineer who recorded Live at Montreux album

    • @divaiswara293
      @divaiswara293 Před rokem +39

      the bands bring their own audio engineer.

    • @sleedeal8010
      @sleedeal8010 Před rokem +6

      respect for real

    • @matthewchism3733
      @matthewchism3733 Před rokem +22

      @@Based_Cortez been a listener and supporter since ‘01, so not exactly new. Consistently impressed? Absolutely.

  • @AVos-oq9sv
    @AVos-oq9sv Před rokem +1890

    it's truly incredible what this 15 year old bassist is capable of

    • @markwalley3854
      @markwalley3854 Před rokem +172

      I can only imagine what music the vocalist could have made with him if he'd been born 30-40 years earlier and they were the same age.

    • @okaberintaro3936
      @okaberintaro3936 Před rokem +227

      Yeah this emo kid has bright future, I really want him to join Radiohead

    • @ArloQuilt
      @ArloQuilt Před rokem

      @@okaberintaro3936he wouldn’t. Don’t be stupid

    • @dwadiandra_
      @dwadiandra_ Před rokem +38

      Wait this is a joke right? Hahahha I was “15? Thought he’s 51!”

    • @radscorpion8
      @radscorpion8 Před rokem +11

      @@dwadiandra_ I can't tell anymore lol

  • @volarry
    @volarry Před rokem +709

    I love how chill and non star-struck the host is. She's acknowledges Tom Skinner first and then is like "oh, and welcome Thom and Jonny"

    • @mushroomjesus2068
      @mushroomjesus2068 Před rokem +8

      Sons of Kemmet are arguably more talented it makes sense

    • @Lo-opss
      @Lo-opss Před rokem +159

      @@mushroomjesus2068 such a tryhard take

    • @mojojojo6852
      @mojojojo6852 Před rokem +17

      She didn't find her job, her job found her.

    • @radiohedd
      @radiohedd Před rokem +5

      @@mushroomjesus2068 hahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

    • @arhansen85
      @arhansen85 Před rokem +14

      Wow yeah I thought EXACTLY the same thing. In my head I kept thinking, “lady to you know you’re standing next to you?!”

  • @atomicsmith
    @atomicsmith Před rokem +207

    It’s so amazing that Johnny and Thom are still together making art all these years later. One of the best working relationships in the history of music.

    • @QKvox
      @QKvox Před rokem +4

      Easily my personal fav. Followed by thom and godrich.

    • @Drenwickification
      @Drenwickification Před 4 měsíci +4

      Yeah, and they have been amazingly consistent over the years. Maybe I’m biased because I’m such a big Radiohead fan but I think what they’ve done with the smile is up there with anything they’ve ever done. Bending hectic is such an incredible song and the album it’s from isn’t even out yet!

  • @fatalemusic93
    @fatalemusic93 Před rokem +1401

    Absolutely incredible how these guys are still pushing music forward this late in their careers. They stayed curious; never got comfortable. Respect

    • @JW-sf5ys
      @JW-sf5ys Před rokem +86

      late?! oh no no Thom Yorke just started

    • @sawyerstudio
      @sawyerstudio Před rokem +181

      @@JW-sf5ys I hope and pray Thom lives so long we see him fully transform into Gandalf

    • @petratetris5944
      @petratetris5944 Před rokem

      @@sawyerstudio lol!

    • @Caleddin3
      @Caleddin3 Před rokem +10

      They just know what they're doing.

    • @ARO2310
      @ARO2310 Před rokem +12

      Don‘t think Thom ever stops making music. So there’s hopefully a lot to come!😊

  • @MM-vs2et
    @MM-vs2et Před rokem +862

    Is it just me, or is it really trippy to see Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood on KEXP? I've always associated it with up and coming indie artists, and maybe a few mainstream artists. But seeing these 2 on here is like the gods coming down to the mortal realm for shits and giggles. Also, KEXP as usual knocked it out of the park with the audio engineering. The mix was impeccable.

    • @slimyfisher1370
      @slimyfisher1370 Před rokem +56

      Hmmm...."Gods coming down to the mortal realm" is a bit of hyperbole, but y'know...I mean they are musicians after all. It's what they do for a living, so why wouldn't you want your music on a station well known for promoting great music that's often overlooked by the mainstream media? I guess it's a little unusual for musicians of their popularity. They certainly don't need the extra exposure, but I suppose it's a little surprising when most popular rock bands from the 90s still active are charging exorbitant ticket prices at big corporate sports arena's for little more than an evening of comfortable nostalgia mixed with whatever terrible new music they have, that none of the concert goers actually want to hear. So you do have to give them props for not being boring like that.

    • @zackymueller
      @zackymueller Před rokem +10

      Its a sign that the world is starting to heal

    • @paulfortner3259
      @paulfortner3259 Před rokem +32

      @@slimyfisher1370 They may not need the exposure personally, but 'The Smile' does. I had never heard of them and hit play. Didn't take long to recognize greatness and put the pieces together.

    • @riseandshine5706
      @riseandshine5706 Před rokem +2

      My minds kind of blown too. I was like is that…? Whoah..

    • @MM-vs2et
      @MM-vs2et Před rokem +15

      @@slimyfisher1370 Well of course it's hyperbole, Thom and Jonny are humans like any other artist. It's just that they don't go around these parts. I get a notification from KEXP and it's like Marineros, indie artists, unknowns(no offense to them). So it's just trippy to see the studio be filled with people who've sold out Glastonbury 6 times! And yeah of course I'd like any avenue to experience my favourite music, mainstream or otherwise.

  • @Evanmnm
    @Evanmnm Před 10 měsíci +283

    Johnny Greenwood’s playing on Thin Thing is mind blowing

    • @mattthompson7074
      @mattthompson7074 Před 7 měsíci +9

      Agreed - what a sound he makes from that Les Paul!

    • @R4NDLL
      @R4NDLL Před 5 měsíci +15

      His playing on anything is mind blowing. Thom Yorke's bass work ain't too shabby, either.

    • @mickydem5920
      @mickydem5920 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Incredible bro what a guitarist

    • @ethankingcole
      @ethankingcole Před 4 měsíci

      Guitar players, what's even going on there? Does he have some kind of delay on the guitar, or is he picking all six notes in the arpeggio?

    • @grantandrews4826
      @grantandrews4826 Před 4 měsíci +5

      @@ethankingcole It's a slapback delay for sure. What he's playing isn't that complex, but keeping it in the pocket like that in unbelievable.

  • @meme-sl4nb
    @meme-sl4nb Před rokem +39

    I know the drummer vaguely, his son goes to the same nursery as mine. His wife recently said to me "Tom's working in America and we're going too", and I'm just stood there thinking "Ah so you're going on tour with fucking Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, cool cool cool. I hate you" :)

  • @edwardchung2174
    @edwardchung2174 Před rokem +841

    It's like the three of them reached the level of perfection in their fields... What a privilege to watch them play like that

    • @algee4054
      @algee4054 Před rokem +34

      The studio stuff didnt do much for me. This..this is a different beast. I should have never doubted

    • @kellybrignon7481
      @kellybrignon7481 Před rokem +2

      Couldn’t have said it better myself.

    • @martinheath5947
      @martinheath5947 Před rokem

      Shame it's mixed MONO

    • @John.Christopher
      @John.Christopher Před rokem +2

      @algee4054 do you think it's Nigel's mixing? At the same time I think live versions expose subtleties on albums versions

    • @studlylion
      @studlylion Před rokem +5

      When I saw them on tour, it was hands down one of the most mesmerizing things I’ve ever witnessed. They really are that good all the time.

  • @elliottawns8041
    @elliottawns8041 Před rokem +532

    Sometimes you have to sit back ,listen and remember music can be this good.

  • @moderndayghosttown6584
    @moderndayghosttown6584 Před rokem +127

    We really need to appreciate how good thoms voice still is with his age and how much he's performed.

  • @brant_alan
    @brant_alan Před rokem +878

    When a band gets to perform on KEXP, they know they made it in the business. When KEXP gets The Smile to perform on their show, KEXP knows they made it in the business.

    • @jakobhoward2287
      @jakobhoward2287 Před rokem +29

      and when The Smile gets to perform on KEXP, I know I've stumbled on the best video ever.

    • @kauleetzBKT11
      @kauleetzBKT11 Před rokem +1

      YES, preach 👏🏽

    • @thirdeye147
      @thirdeye147 Před rokem +1

      All day every day

    • @scottstanton8099
      @scottstanton8099 Před rokem +4

      Nicely said. KEXP is my local station and de-facto music curator. This is why.

    • @JoLuMSosa
      @JoLuMSosa Před 11 měsíci +2

      you must be new here

  • @spencerrex2114
    @spencerrex2114 Před rokem +514

    I love how they did not interrupt the set. No interview, no banter, just let the masters have their stage.

    • @electricwhiterabbit
      @electricwhiterabbit Před rokem +55

      I think there was, but it was edited out. Noticed how Thom and Jonny just all of a sudden changed instruments instantly. There may have been multiple takes or even more songs played that they didn't release.

    • @Kaleltg
      @Kaleltg Před rokem +28

      It must be Thom's demand, he's annoying as hell.

    • @charlieweingartner945
      @charlieweingartner945 Před rokem +82

      @@Kaleltg The band all agreed to do absolutely zero interviews throughout the tour. Hence, they only played music.

    • @Allex-yp6hs
      @Allex-yp6hs Před rokem +22

      The intro is the beginning of Feeling Pulled Apart By Horses, so I believe they played more songs than uploaded. Gutted we didn't get that one

    • @wstrqbn
      @wstrqbn Před rokem

      @@Allex-yp6hs SAME THOUGHT 🥲

  • @BladeDoomer86
    @BladeDoomer86 Před rokem +523

    The Smile on KEXP???????? Crown achievement guys, having Radiohead-ish in your studio is a once in a lifetime experience!! And an amazing treat for us fans!!

    • @maximoplf
      @maximoplf Před rokem +15

      They have hosted for big bands before, don't treat Radiohead like kings of music.

    • @cmgordon12345
      @cmgordon12345 Před rokem +3

      @@maximoplf I was literally going to say I'm more excited about finding new acts hefe FOR SURE. But I love the smile, traveled go see them and I'm going to enjoy the amazing audio coming out of KEXP. Keep it up yall

    • @maximoplf
      @maximoplf Před rokem

      @@cmgordon12345 Radiohead fans think Thom Yorke is some kind of god and the band a religion. They're just virgin creeps, mostly.

    • @feelmyvols
      @feelmyvols Před rokem +51

      @@maximoplf They are though

    • @user-ui2bu2qz6t
      @user-ui2bu2qz6t Před rokem +15

      ​@@feelmyvols but it's forbidden by maximop to admit it

  • @vparenkin
    @vparenkin Před 2 měsíci +5

    i love so much Thom's and Jonny's organic transition from Radiohead to the The Smile. They unleash their fullest here

  • @alejandrorz18
    @alejandrorz18 Před 11 měsíci +67

    3:23 Thom Giving the cue to Jonny to record his voice with pedals so it can be played as background vocals a few minutes later, all while playing bass with a bow. And they can do this live with a big audience. Just mind blowing to watch… (the 4 recordings can be seen in 4 colors on Jonny’s pc)

  • @niccolomassariello1504
    @niccolomassariello1504 Před rokem +310

    We might be living in shitty times but thank God we have Thom and Jonny.

    • @ari_trashcan
      @ari_trashcan Před rokem +34

      and tom skinner too :) ♥️♥️♥️

    • @deepblueday
      @deepblueday Před rokem +15

      ...and Tom! Damn phenomenal drumming.

    • @josephguzman4737
      @josephguzman4737 Před rokem +1

      Seriously !!!! Got to appreciate what we have, cheers!

    • @John.Christopher
      @John.Christopher Před rokem +2

      By what metric? Not disregarding. Just curious.

    • @TC-lk2ev
      @TC-lk2ev Před rokem +4

      We live in the safest and happiest time humans have ever lived in.

  • @snoowe7085
    @snoowe7085 Před rokem +336

    that transition from prelude to hairdryer was so sick, even thom smiled

    • @Elvyyyy
      @Elvyyyy Před rokem +52

      thom the smiled

    • @ectobluntus
      @ectobluntus Před rokem +19

      Yeah, you can tell from that glance they knew they killed it lol. I like this version of hairdryer way better than the album too. So much more energy.

    • @SelenaSea
      @SelenaSea Před rokem +8

      Their live performances are always even more mind-blowing than their beautiful album tracks. They're great artists on so many levels. ❤️

    • @k-leb4671
      @k-leb4671 Před 9 měsíci +4

      I wish that prelude was on the album.

    • @joshhogan171
      @joshhogan171 Před 4 měsíci

      there's something close to it on the Montreux EP, the transition from Free In The Knowledge into Hairdryer is similarly brilliant@@k-leb4671

  • @jmg6887
    @jmg6887 Před 5 měsíci +11

    The ability Thom has to express emotion in his singing and playing is second to none.

  • @TheRickWalters
    @TheRickWalters Před 4 měsíci +77

    The mix on this show should win a Grammy

    • @susanneklier
      @susanneklier Před 3 měsíci

      i don´t think so

    • @johnsephton4459
      @johnsephton4459 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Agreed, the mixing is good. But made easier by great instruments and playing. The drums particularly sound so good in part because they’re tuned properly. Tom’s toms are particularly sweet imv

  • @jakereflected
    @jakereflected Před rokem +50

    this project is like being in one of thom york's dreams

  • @Shane7492
    @Shane7492 Před rokem +88

    In their 50s and still as experimental as ever. Love it!

  • @bladerunner1b
    @bladerunner1b Před 4 měsíci +10

    Yorke has been crushing those space ballads for thirty years.

  • @gabrielsirkis704
    @gabrielsirkis704 Před 6 měsíci +17

    I met Tom Skinner in a small town in France, he was with his wife and kids so I was hesitant to go bother him but i finally decided to go tell him how much i admire him and he was not bothered at all and a really nice guy. Such a weird experience, i was listening to The Smile 30 min before bumping into him.

  • @patricksoftware2281
    @patricksoftware2281 Před rokem +77

    Jonny Greenwood is on another level.

    • @jamesmcgill1232
      @jamesmcgill1232 Před rokem +1

      He always is

    • @mrdave777
      @mrdave777 Před 11 měsíci +4

      Johnny is actually the most talented musician in Radiohead

    • @teknomanning
      @teknomanning Před 11 měsíci

      Sorry. Ed is look at what he does with his axe and a Sustainiac

    • @fulsomekitten2585
      @fulsomekitten2585 Před 11 měsíci +2

      ​@mrdave777 I'd dare to say one of the greatest in history! So unique!

    • @luigi85olmedo
      @luigi85olmedo Před 3 měsíci +1

      And he also writes wonderful music for films

  • @jastrology4192
    @jastrology4192 Před rokem +208

    I love how Jonny Greenwood never ages. Looks exactly the same as 30 years ago lol

    • @pantalaemon
      @pantalaemon Před rokem +54

      tbf thats what happens when 80% of your face is covered by your hair

    • @benfoot2477
      @benfoot2477 Před rokem +21

      True but having 80 per cent of your hair left, and the dexterity to play like that from gentle picking up to those violent string hits after 30 years is impressive

    • @SETRAAKI
      @SETRAAKI Před rokem +1

      🧿🧿🧿

    • @clumsiii
      @clumsiii Před rokem

      @@SETRAAKI now that evil eye is an emoji it's no longer a cliche!

    • @KevinOblivion
      @KevinOblivion Před rokem +3

      @@pantalaemon the fact that he stilll has all of his hair

  • @grahamlogan1787
    @grahamlogan1787 Před rokem +143

    The drumming is insanely beautiful

  • @warlockdruid
    @warlockdruid Před rokem +29

    Jonny's guitar playing in Thin Thing is sick.

  • @unknownsoldier452
    @unknownsoldier452 Před rokem +283

    This is easily one of the best KEXP performances ever, up there with the King Gizzard 2018 one.

    • @whatfitzanity4315
      @whatfitzanity4315 Před rokem +31

      Gizz is my favorite live band and their KEXP performance couple months ago is mind blowing too🦎🐊✌🏼

    • @mrSam3ooo
      @mrSam3ooo Před rokem +8

      For me it's their first one I keep coming back to, that medley + the River is just legendary

    • @divaiswara293
      @divaiswara293 Před rokem +3

      american football too :(

    • @whatfitzanity4315
      @whatfitzanity4315 Před rokem +8

      @@mrSam3ooo back in 2014 I took my three kids to Austin Psych Fest to see some of my favorite bands and had never heard of King Gizzard. I stood there with my jaw open as they melted my face. I’ve now seen them eleven times and six of those were this last tour, all four marathon shows to boot. They rule

    • @chinchirap
      @chinchirap Před rokem +7

      Both times when back midi played in KEXP were amazing too

  • @cropsey.
    @cropsey. Před rokem +22

    Seeing Thom's smile is the best thing you can see in this videotape

    • @Elvyyyy
      @Elvyyyy Před rokem +4

      out of control on videotape!

    • @gio-mz3ty
      @gio-mz3ty Před rokem +5

      when I’m at the pearly gates

  • @emrfelix5041
    @emrfelix5041 Před rokem +10

    Oh man, Thom yorke i think really dedicates all of his lifetime to music.

  • @walt4670
    @walt4670 Před 11 měsíci +13

    Thom just seems to get more painterly and exciting with every evolution. Jonny astounds and enraptures as always, and Skinner... holy shit.

  • @edan
    @edan Před rokem +292

    No one here will understand the amount of bass coming from Jonny and that bow on Hairdryer unless you’ve seen them in person… Saw them both nights in LA and my entire body was buzzing. Best shows of my life with my girlfriend by my side, just as happy as I was.

    • @evansmith9438
      @evansmith9438 Před rokem +3

      y0

    • @sebbo1496
      @sebbo1496 Před rokem +8

      ye the engineering is not the best tbh, eventhough someone in the comments specifically praised it. vocals and the mix feel a bit congested and crowded in the mids at times. could barely hear the sax too.
      not hating tho. amazingly inspiring performance. just something i noticed instantly when listening with my better headphones

    • @TheEternalSigh
      @TheEternalSigh Před rokem +4

      My Partner and I saw the first live stream show in London a year ago as our first gig together. Unforgettable 👍🏻

    • @criminI
      @criminI Před rokem

      Saw them the 2nd night! They were very good!

    • @micsunday14
      @micsunday14 Před rokem

      Lucky memories

  • @TheCamilocedeno
    @TheCamilocedeno Před rokem +46

    To the engineers: that snare sound kills!!

    • @audiochris78
      @audiochris78 Před rokem +6

      Also the way a drummer tunes his skins. Collaborative effort!

    • @anandjj5077
      @anandjj5077 Před rokem +3

      @@audiochris78 incidentally, the drummer is Tom skinner

  • @jordangroff8978
    @jordangroff8978 Před 11 měsíci +84

    Thom might be the greatest musician of the last 25 years.

    • @mistuhmiketherapper
      @mistuhmiketherapper Před 11 měsíci +12

      Jonny is even better

    • @86Rikki
      @86Rikki Před 11 měsíci +17

      @@mistuhmiketherapperI think Thom is the complete musician as he creates and sings the melodies. He’s a one man band.
      Johnny is equally brilliant and technically a better musician.
      Together. They are unstoppable.

    • @gerardoricano4974
      @gerardoricano4974 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Yeah Thom is one of the greatest musicians of all time, however, the virtuousness of Johnny has transcended even in the film industry, so 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @magusmaximmus2172
    @magusmaximmus2172 Před rokem +43

    Open The Floodgates, absolutely wonderful. Then again the entire album is perfect

  • @paulsafara1582
    @paulsafara1582 Před rokem +29

    Love how thom smiles at 4:08. That's the smile man

  • @thierrygarnier2612
    @thierrygarnier2612 Před rokem +50

    I dont think people realize that what comes across as a very user friendly music is actually flippin mental in terms of skill and experience.
    How can Tom Skinner play those unbelievable rhytms AND sing at the same time? Dont know! How can Jonny play one guitar, make it sound like two (Thin THing, WTF????) AND at the same time play another instrument with his feet - midi controller? Dont know! How can Thom play guitar and bass parts that are most of the time pretty insane AND sing AND do it all in time with a band? Dont know!
    What I love the most is the pure joy of the band, as if they were 15 still. Really inspiring, badass and funny af!
    PS: audio engineers on this? World class.

  • @gilcampelos6801
    @gilcampelos6801 Před měsícem +4

    everything in its right place

  • @ahuramazda123
    @ahuramazda123 Před rokem +31

    I mean, Thom and Jonny are legends. We all know this, and they're the reason we're here. But can we take a moment to appreciate Tom Skinner? I've been focusing on him listening to this performance, and he's got to be one of the best drummers around at the moment. He's absolutely incredible to watch/listen to.

  • @santiagoarias50
    @santiagoarias50 Před rokem +181

    We humans are so lucky to still having Thom and Jonny doing stuff. As a couple, they just get better and better through the years.

  • @bigbrutus2525
    @bigbrutus2525 Před rokem +171

    Jonny literally playing synth with his feet while playing guitar. What a boss.

    • @andrebell6333
      @andrebell6333 Před rokem +2

      Really?

    • @bigbrutus2525
      @bigbrutus2525 Před rokem +3

      @@andrebell6333 Yea man it's in the video. Super dope.

    • @ryanjosephlock
      @ryanjosephlock Před rokem +7

      Replicating Thom's layered vocals on the track version of The Opposite. Thought it was a backing track at first, but then saw Jonny's sneaky footwork.

    • @ciromartella484
      @ciromartella484 Před rokem +1

      Yes its so incredible..

    • @ahuramazda123
      @ahuramazda123 Před rokem +9

      Y'all ever heard of Geddy Lee?

  • @JohnElliot14
    @JohnElliot14 Před rokem +58

    Jonny’s guitar on open the floodgates is sublime, soul grabbing stuff

  • @rocios.635
    @rocios.635 Před rokem +18

    I could never explain what Tom York's music made me feel for more than 20 years. Thank you man

  • @SETRAAKI
    @SETRAAKI Před rokem +100

    So fucking cool to see that “WomanLifeFreedom””زن زندگی آزادی” sticker. I went to their show in Montreal on Nov 25 and i had this idea to bring my pre revolution Iran flag and i was so lucky that all of them signed my flag and i met them all after the show!!! Imagine being such a huge fan and then meeting them in person and talking to them!!! Jonny really go excited about the flag and told me how beautiful the flag is and asked me about the fabric and the material of the flag. Also i told Thom how much his music means to me and it really changed my life. It was just such an unbelievable night. Now seeing that they are showing their support! This is just absolutely beautiful!❤️❤️❤️

    • @riplimewire5825
      @riplimewire5825 Před rokem +8

      i was there that night and saw that happen!!! really cool moment 🙏🏻

    • @SETRAAKI
      @SETRAAKI Před rokem +3

      @@riplimewire5825 wow!!! Thats pretty cool! Such a great night and performance by the smile. Also wish i could have remembered exactly what jonny said cuz our conversation was probably like 20 seconds or even more but i got so excited that i was just so happy and couldnt believe that he started talking to me

    • @ateenkhakpour
      @ateenkhakpour Před rokem +7

      I gave them that sticker. Forever grateful

    • @SETRAAKI
      @SETRAAKI Před rokem +2

      @@ateenkhakpour thats so fucking cool. Im so happy u did that and also so happy for you!!! Few days after i got to meet then and got my flag signed and i was like why didnt you just give it them. They would just hang it somewhere on stage during the shows but anyways thats a hella an idea and congrats! We both did itttt

    • @michaelgreene4816
      @michaelgreene4816 Před rokem +1

      I was at that show. Where did you meet up with them?

  • @MicahBuzanMUSIC
    @MicahBuzanMUSIC Před rokem +185

    Their energy live is incredible. I love the album, but these songs are somehow even better live.

    • @BlankRami
      @BlankRami Před rokem +5

      Hey Micah 👋. I was expecting to see you here on a Thom Yorke related video 😃

    • @MicahBuzanMUSIC
      @MicahBuzanMUSIC Před rokem +3

      @@BlankRami You expected correct :)

  • @travel_renee6034
    @travel_renee6034 Před rokem +29

    The grit and passion in Thom's voice will forever give me chillsssssssss.

  • @EdwinHeida
    @EdwinHeida Před 28 dny +1

    I am so effing happy these guys still make fantastic music. Love the Smile.

  • @xorshidjomjomeh80
    @xorshidjomjomeh80 Před rokem +551

    Thom, Jonny, Tom Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
    I'm an old Iranian fan of Radiohead and all of the side projects that you guys have released through all these years
    your music is already a huge gift to anyone who loves art and culture all around the globe
    but I can't tell you how wonderful I felt the second I saw the WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM sticker on Thom's Waldorf synth
    you guys made my day,
    thank you for raising awareness about our revolution,
    I hope that anyone living in the western hemisphere with free access to the internet,
    takes the time to inform themselves about the happenings in Iran, your Iranian brothers, and sisters really need your help you could be their voice
    you guys have always been a light in the darkness that attracts attention
    Thank you 🙏✊✌👁🧠🫀🧠👁✌✊🙏

    • @micsunday14
      @micsunday14 Před rokem +14

      This comment /\ 💓

    • @SETRAAKI
      @SETRAAKI Před rokem +20

      Im Iranian too. I met them after their show in Montreal Nov25th and i brought my lion and sub pre revolution Iran flag with me and they all signed it and also Jonny really got excited about the flag and told me how beautiful the flag is and asked me about the material and the fabric of the flag such a nice guy! Also thom and tom they were both really cool and nice. I also told thom how much his music means to me and how much it changed my life since im also a really big radiohead fan

    • @xorshidjomjomeh80
      @xorshidjomjomeh80 Před rokem

      @@SETRAAKI man, don't ever lose that flag we will meet up in Tehran after we bring down this fucking demonic regime, and we will make a video together and invite them over for their first concert in Tehran, they have a huge fan base among the Iranian artists

    • @BlankRami
      @BlankRami Před rokem +6

      من هم ایرانی ام. جایگاه مکمل خودم رو توی این کشور پیدا نمیکنم اما واقعاً موزیک تام و جانی بهم میکنه.
      این کامنت هم بهم روحیه داد.
      مرسی!

    • @oldpain7625
      @oldpain7625 Před rokem +3

      Hey! I just wanted to say I have all the love and respect in the world for you and your fight for freedom. The West would love nothing more than for you to choose your own government. One that works for you first, and maybe one that will work with us for a better future someday too.
      I mean that wholeheartedly, even if it's tough to believe sometimes. Any Radiohead fan is a friend to me - it means I know you have a good soul. ❤️🇺🇸🇮🇷

  • @TheMistery97
    @TheMistery97 Před rokem +6

    Thank you for existing Thom Yorke.

  • @OkYasser
    @OkYasser Před rokem +22

    Open The Floodgates is just… so freaking beautiful. ♥️

  • @carlagerezlescano3466
    @carlagerezlescano3466 Před 11 dny +1

    Somos contemporáneos a Thom y a Jonny . Celebremos y valoremos eso.

  • @AlenMustafic
    @AlenMustafic Před rokem +35

    This is how they should sound. Hats down to sound engineers.

  • @James-kj9hw
    @James-kj9hw Před rokem +29

    Holy shit. Easily one of the best kexp performances. Right up there with that idles one.

  • @kemikalrxn
    @kemikalrxn Před rokem +54

    I am so grateful to be alive during the time of Radiohead. That I've been able to be an active fan in real time. And to have the greatest privilege of seeing them live. I'm forever grateful to these guys.

  • @luispinheirodosmontes7219

    "Thin Thing" is in my opinion Thom Yorke's greatest musical masterpiece...after "How to Disappear..." and "Weird Fishes" and "Idioteque".......and "Fade out"....and I know I'm missing a couple of álbuns here. ..Oh yeah, "Open the Floogates" is also a masterpiece....!!! Fu€k!!! When are they going to do a bad sond!?
    And thank you KEXP for this....🤗

  • @peterthecoll
    @peterthecoll Před rokem +61

    Bruh this mix is put together beautifully. Everything sounds so high def

    • @doorsheets2637
      @doorsheets2637 Před rokem +11

      Seriously. Huge thanks to whoever mixed this cause it is fucking perfect.

    • @JonRinneby
      @JonRinneby Před rokem +8

      @@doorsheets2637 Mikko Gordon

  • @heavypiano
    @heavypiano Před rokem +7

    First Tiny Desk and now this. What a great time to share music.

  • @riverrussell6825
    @riverrussell6825 Před rokem +34

    I knew this performance would be amazing but I was absolutely blown away after listening. It is so incredible that Thom and Johhny have created so much great music, in so many different contexts and they continue to reinvent themselves and stay inspired. Almost no one has been making great music as long as they have, without sacrificing quality or becoming stale and boring. I was also insanely inspired by Tom Skinner's drumming. His playing is super unique and unpredictable in the best way. All around amazing group of musicians creating some amazing stuff.

  • @Fafner77
    @Fafner77 Před rokem +16

    Open The Floodgates was just amazing. One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.

  • @biggestfanofroger
    @biggestfanofroger Před rokem +11

    Open The Floodgates was something else, especially the way Jonny‘s guitar sounded

  • @andyzar1177
    @andyzar1177 Před rokem +23

    These guys need 1000 years to release all the music they have in their souls. Amazing band haha. Bravo!

  • @cumpy
    @cumpy Před rokem +12

    jonny greenwood is the greatest guitarist of modern times

  • @YoSaffBridge93
    @YoSaffBridge93 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I saw The Smile in Paris when I was on vacation and Robert Stillman (the sax player in You Will Never Work In Televsion) was opening for them. I wish they let the sax playing come through a bit more during this performance of the song, because when I heard it in Paris, it really took the song to a whole new level. I don't speak a lick of French, but that night I was just like anyone in that crowd, just enjoying that raw energy and controlled chaos.

  • @fishstickkitty8068
    @fishstickkitty8068 Před rokem +57

    Opposite sounded crazy loose and groovy...and yet somehow they ended at EXACTLY the same time!! I love these bastards :)

    • @rjensen2586
      @rjensen2586 Před rokem +7

      Some really great added riffs in there too. Just when I thought it couldn't get any better.

  • @smol9832
    @smol9832 Před rokem +11

    Never in my life would I imagine Thom Yorke playing here at KEXP. What a wonderful time to be alive

  • @berthutto5391
    @berthutto5391 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I’ve seen Radiohead 9 times, I saw Thom on his Anima tour, and I saw The Smile. All amazing, in their own right!

  • @maziarabidian6764
    @maziarabidian6764 Před rokem +22

    I can't believe how great and also modest are these guys! Zero arrogance! Love the album and their live performances. But this session was outstanding. Great job.
    Extra bonus for "woman, life, freedom" sign on Thom's keyboard

    • @notknown4922
      @notknown4922 Před rokem +1

      I think writting Thin thing is arrogant.

  • @guystokes2449
    @guystokes2449 Před rokem +17

    A Hairdryer easily has one of the coolest guitar riffs I’ve ever heard

  • @2WheelsGood
    @2WheelsGood Před rokem +39

    Masterclass in live performance. Legends

  • @guitargod90
    @guitargod90 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Well, I'm so glad that I have managed to outlive those terrible times of pandemic just to see the Smile perform live and get their records, both experimentally flawless and utterly beautiful. As for this show, I'm left speechless - both in terms of astonishment that I get from viewing the incredible men playing their instruments (the musicianship is absolutely top-tier) and regarding the content itself - the Smile is probably the best musical act of the twenties. Hands down 🙌

  • @afifsalibi
    @afifsalibi Před rokem +20

    WOW! Just WOW!! Incredible performance and sounds. Thom and Jonny are the biggest gift to music in our generation!

  • @lucasponteslucas1803
    @lucasponteslucas1803 Před rokem +30

    Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood in the same space is synonymous with something amazing. Woww

  • @KennethTakanami
    @KennethTakanami Před rokem +207

    There's something special about The Smile, where you know when Thom and Jonny are playing in Radiohead it's their "job" so you expect it. But them doing this project just for fun proves there's still so much kinetic energy and love of creating between them. They're just doing this cause they want to and still have so much to explore together. It's nice.

    • @pantalaemon
      @pantalaemon Před rokem +16

      and this is why there's gonna be a second The Smile album before you know it, while there may never be another Radiohead album. But that's okay, honestly.

    • @liamjenkins244
      @liamjenkins244 Před rokem +15

      @@pantalaemon Phil said Radiohead will be back this year

    • @pantalaemon
      @pantalaemon Před rokem +2

      @@liamjenkins244 whu whu whuuuutt?
      ngl p fuckin excited to hear that, too

    • @pantalaemon
      @pantalaemon Před rokem +25

      @@liamjenkins244 and you know what? all the fun they had with the smile will probably also influence the choices they make on the next radiohead record. the band's side projects have always helped bring new ideas into their work as a group. this is all very exciting.

    • @martialbessou6743
      @martialbessou6743 Před rokem

      @@pantalaemon 0

  • @ssaw3008
    @ssaw3008 Před rokem +4

    Listen to my words!! Thom York is a genius who's ahead of his time at least 60 years in music !!

  • @adancaballero3910
    @adancaballero3910 Před rokem +14

    This performance gave me ten more years of life !!

  • @HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES

    These guys blow minds for a living. I really needed that. Absolute class!

    • @cmgordon12345
      @cmgordon12345 Před rokem

      Jello Biafra blows minds for a living. I have the t shirt to prove it

    • @HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES
      @HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES Před rokem +1

      @@cmgordon12345 yes!! I knew someone would catch this :) Jello!!!

  • @alexcraig8543
    @alexcraig8543 Před rokem +103

    Damn, it's amazing how much they've tightened up their live performances in so short a time. With this and the Tiny Desk performance, that are masterful stuff.

    • @CaveWang
      @CaveWang Před rokem

      The performed them very close together one was just delayed more in release

    • @alexcraig8543
      @alexcraig8543 Před rokem +6

      @@CaveWangApologies, my words were imprecise. I didn't mean tightening up from one performance to the other. Just pointing out both of those being superb as opposed to some concerts from early on in the tour where it sounded like they were still hammering out the live show.

    • @CaveWang
      @CaveWang Před rokem

      @@alexcraig8543 ahh I see what you mean, oh for sure!!

  • @maxcrane6607
    @maxcrane6607 Před rokem +10

    It's so sensational to see and listen to people so obsessed with music. I love you guys, carry on!

  • @t.aluau22
    @t.aluau22 Před rokem +10

    this is probably the best kexp session and also the best live performance of the smile. absolutely insane.
    totally grateful to be contemporary to this magic

  • @Huguirur
    @Huguirur Před rokem +11

    This music makes me feel happy that im alive, right here, right now. So connected.

  • @Romalvx
    @Romalvx Před rokem +59

    Masterpiece of contemporary music- the future generations will listen to it the way we listen to classical.

  • @FreedomFighter1759
    @FreedomFighter1759 Před rokem +6

    Open the Floodgates is my favourite song by The Smile, so happy they performed it here

  • @aarondavies1619
    @aarondavies1619 Před rokem +98

    Top 3, if not #1 KEXP session of all time. Absolutely incredible.

    • @jallakka7149
      @jallakka7149 Před rokem +2

      It's not but good luck

    • @dan8ball22
      @dan8ball22 Před rokem +6

      @@jallakka7149 I am just now getting into these KEXP sessions. Since this was incredible and you say there are better sessions don't hesitate to recommend me some.

    • @jallakka7149
      @jallakka7149 Před rokem +3

      @@dan8ball22 My personal fave is Ty Segal and the Muggers! Of course King Gizzard is up there too.

    • @DroneCorpse
      @DroneCorpse Před rokem +12

      @@jallakka7149 Of course you like king gizzard

    • @jallakka7149
      @jallakka7149 Před rokem

      @@Bringadingus oh really. still tho the muggers gig is way better than this pretentious crap.

  • @jakehanson8873
    @jakehanson8873 Před rokem +10

    KEXP for the mega win. Thank you for making this happen!!!

  • @georgegeysen6499
    @georgegeysen6499 Před rokem +51

    Newer Radiohead fan, in my early 60's but this very much reminds me of Pink Floyd in the "Several Species Grooving with ... " or the "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" era, UmmaGumma. Really pretty amazing.

    • @norriss123
      @norriss123 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Was thinking just the same listening to the prelude

    • @CullenX
      @CullenX Před 6 měsíci

      Welcome brotha

  • @rocios.635
    @rocios.635 Před rokem +32

    Open the floodgates was magical. Im so glad its 2023 and we still have very Good music thanks to these guys. 🙌

  • @mattytullos8766
    @mattytullos8766 Před rokem +6

    Could watch Jonny Greenwood for hours! 👌

  • @miketkong2
    @miketkong2 Před rokem +7

    I'M FLOORED. That was INCREDIBLE-never seen or heard anything like it. Took my breath away.....

  • @cristinebowen4116
    @cristinebowen4116 Před rokem +6

    As soon as it ended I had to start it all over & watch the whole show again. Damn, blown away. KEXP you outdid yourself this time.

  • @GilbertTang
    @GilbertTang Před rokem +78

    Saw them five times last year, including the show in Seattle. And while the experience was truly incredible, it was the people we met along the way that made it profound. You know who you are.

    • @sovka8394
      @sovka8394 Před rokem +4

      I met some really nice people in Vienna. I still enjoyed Radiohead and Atoms for peace shows more for sure.

    • @rjensen2586
      @rjensen2586 Před rokem +3

      I love this. I saw them in Denver and it's like you said. People were warm, friendly, and like a big SUPER STOKED family. :)

  • @gonzaloabal6
    @gonzaloabal6 Před rokem +53

    We need a Live Basement version of this

    • @tallon3925
      @tallon3925 Před rokem +2

      This

    • @licandres01
      @licandres01 Před rokem +7

      no we dont, we have a KEXP which is better

    • @JackMorgan06
      @JackMorgan06 Před rokem +3

      @@licandres01 KEXP is nowhere near basement's terms of quality

    • @licandres01
      @licandres01 Před rokem +6

      @@JackMorgan06 lol what are you talking about

    • @markdawson7867
      @markdawson7867 Před rokem +8

      KEXP and From the Basement are both incredible and I'm glad they offer diverse artists.

  • @Rain_power
    @Rain_power Před rokem +2

    Thom looks so comfortable playing bass and singing.

  • @jonathanjensen9147
    @jonathanjensen9147 Před rokem +5

    And here I was, thinking about how inventive song writing was dead - You guys SLAY

    • @nirvana182ify
      @nirvana182ify Před 11 měsíci +1

      There is so much good music out there!!! Just gotta look.

  • @brandonleeweihan
    @brandonleeweihan Před rokem +28

    never was a big fan of Open The Floodgates but this version is so refreshing and gives a whole new view of the song

    • @rjensen2586
      @rjensen2586 Před rokem +5

      I love the album version but live is even better. Such an experience.