Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood in conversation for Christie's

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  • čas přidán 7. 10. 2021
  • Thom and Stanley talk about their work together and about Stanley's paintings from Kid A, auctioning at Christie's from now until the 19th September 2021.
    onlineonly.christies.com/s/fi...
    The six paintings on auction will be open to public view at Christie's London from the 9th - 15h October, displayed alongside a collection of sketches and other works by Stanley and Thom.
    Entrance is free and viewing times are:
    Saturday, 9 October, 12-5pm
    Sunday, 10 October, 12-5pm
    Monday, 11 October, 9-5pm
    Tuesday, 12 October, 9-5pm
    Wednesday, 13 October, 9-5pm
    Thursday, 14 October, 9-5pm
    Friday, 15 October, 9-5pm
    kida-mnesia.com
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Komentáře • 456

  • @Stephuzz
    @Stephuzz Před 2 lety +757

    love to see Thom laughing and being so comfortable:)

  • @sgtleobella
    @sgtleobella Před 2 lety +441

    Stanley Donwood is the perfect person to represent Thom's and Radiohead's artistic vision. I love seeing the end product.

  • @bedwettergaming
    @bedwettergaming Před 2 lety +637

    that room is like heaven for radiohead fans. your art is incredibly evoking

    • @coffeebeancoffeebean
      @coffeebeancoffeebean Před 2 lety +6

      is the word evocative

    • @narcspector
      @narcspector Před 2 lety +3

      @@coffeebeancoffeebean it is, but it's ok. He's right. That room is heaven lol

    • @fabioguaxinim4024
      @fabioguaxinim4024 Před 2 lety

      For sure

    • @syrup-
      @syrup- Před 4 měsíci

      @@coffeebeancoffeebean It's a common solecism. But we all understood what the commenter meant.

    • @coffeebeancoffeebean
      @coffeebeancoffeebean Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@syrup- yeah sorry idk what was going on with me,,

  • @SovereignSpectre
    @SovereignSpectre Před 2 lety +148

    "He was the guy at art college that can actually paint, they kicked me out," -Thom Yorke 0:43
    I find that very motivational. Don't doubt your skills. Very humble of him.

  • @KACHUKHA
    @KACHUKHA Před 2 lety +75

    I find it pretty fascinating how Stanley Donwood is a sort of shadow member of Radiohead, and yet has had a massive influence over the audience's perception of their music. There is a sort of loop between the music and the artwork that makes them inseperable from one another

  • @gardomedia
    @gardomedia Před 2 lety +192

    Kid A literally resembles the sound of the music so perfectly

    • @Contributron
      @Contributron Před 2 lety +6

      I imagine that doing the artwork and music at the same time and in the same place enabled that. I think it’s like a feedback loop of the music informing the direction of the artwork and the artwork informing the direction of the music. And I think the same thing goes for the listener. The music affects how we see the art and the artwork affects how we hear the music. And it all works symbiotically to create that world in our minds. Idk maybe I’m just rambling.

    • @gardomedia
      @gardomedia Před 2 lety +1

      @@Contributron no i agree

    • @Christian-97
      @Christian-97 Před 2 lety +1

      Amnesiac's artwork as well. The best words to describe that album and it's artwork is either jarring or odd. Or even nightmarish.

    • @gardomedia
      @gardomedia Před 2 lety

      @@Christian-97 yes amnesiac is the best album oat for me

  • @psychicblobfish5550
    @psychicblobfish5550 Před 2 lety +71

    Love that they used Like Spinning Plates here, that song is CRIMINALLY underrated

  • @helterskelter7499
    @helterskelter7499 Před 2 lety +400

    Kid A's album cover is easily one of the most if not hauntingly beautiful cover. It sounds just like the album. Radiohead is the best band in terms of the album covers portrayed. I mostly bought kid A for the cover itself cause its beautiful to look at.
    My hair stands up whenever I stare at the cover especially listening to the transition of the panic in National Anthem and the heartbreaking How To Disappear Completely.
    To explain it shortly, this album can be described by "art is meant to disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed."
    I am simply both.

    • @stephen300o6
      @stephen300o6 Před 2 lety

      One of the best, by far...

    • @helenecreteur8275
      @helenecreteur8275 Před 2 lety

      So true! I love your comment

    • @lpfanatik
      @lpfanatik Před 2 lety

      I agree completely with you!

    • @Realgigclin
      @Realgigclin Před 2 lety

      Completely agree, ive never heard someone apply that quote to radiohead and it completely clicks for kid A!

    • @truelovewontwait
      @truelovewontwait Před 2 lety

      Inside the Malaysian edition of the album, the first pressing that is, there are additional artwork on oil paper which are amazing. Not available on EU or US edition somehow.

  • @aldanyadit9798
    @aldanyadit9798 Před 2 lety +91

    Thom, you looks more fitter and happier. Happy birthday

  • @johanna7254
    @johanna7254 Před 2 lety +88

    "I find it hard to look at these without hearing the music... it's in them. It's encoded." Yes. This is how I've always felt about Stanley's work and RH. It's so intrinsically linked. What a great video! So happy to see them both smiling and enjoying themselves.

    • @Bono-
      @Bono- Před rokem

      Hello,how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here.

  • @MG-fp3us
    @MG-fp3us Před rokem +14

    A very different side of Thom showing through, smiling. even laughing! and seems to be totally at ease. It shows how essential that time was for him and thank you so much Stanley for helping to bring him back and reconnecting to his soul. Wonderful to have an idea of how the covers were created!! I thank the Higher Power who was by their sides during this time. Without it, what might have happened to Thom & Radiohead.....we wouldn't have The Smile and we wouldn't have this "gem" of a musician with us now. His spirit shines through and I hope he finds time to paint?? A very busy man and a joy to behold. Lots of love to you both xx

    • @Bono-
      @Bono- Před rokem

      Hello,how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here.

    • @bingonamo7520
      @bingonamo7520 Před rokem +1

      @@Bono- Lol, will the real Thom please stand up.

  • @ben20077
    @ben20077 Před 8 měsíci +2

    It's almost possible to hear the stabbing red on Amnesiac's cover, whilst listening to the album. Stanley Donwood captured it perfectly.

  • @ambre6490
    @ambre6490 Před 2 lety +21

    Thom seems to be an adorable person, down to earth, modest. I don't only like the artist or the band radiohead, it seems that everyone in the band are so likeable and simple.

  • @ThaddeusBigsby
    @ThaddeusBigsby Před 2 lety +40

    A perfect marriage of visuals and sound. Stanley Donwood's is an essential part to Radiohead.

  • @matydb359
    @matydb359 Před 2 lety +10

    Thom's laugh give me 1.000 years of life

  • @Itsnotanymore-ku7dz
    @Itsnotanymore-ku7dz Před 2 lety +11

    Thanks daddy Thom

  • @marleygarrardd42
    @marleygarrardd42 Před 2 lety +61

    Radiohead literally birthed me. Thank you

    • @sgtleobella
      @sgtleobella Před 2 lety +3

      Are you my daughter? Lol

    • @amandah5478
      @amandah5478 Před 2 lety +5

      Talking of births. My daughter was born while Exit Music was playing. It was on my labour playlist.

    • @himanshutahiliani1235
      @himanshutahiliani1235 Před 2 lety +1

      @@amandah5478 wait, do people have things like a "labour playlist"?
      Wtf which rock have i been living under!!
      Jk wish you and ur daughter lots f love.

    • @amandah5478
      @amandah5478 Před 2 lety

      @@himanshutahiliani1235 Haha. Thank you. Yeah I did. I had her at home so I had my favourite TV show ready, my favourite food and my music playlist. If you can't indulge yourself in labour, when can you lol.

    • @himanshutahiliani1235
      @himanshutahiliani1235 Před 2 lety +1

      @@amandah5478 true🤣🤣!!

  • @NightMedicine
    @NightMedicine Před 2 lety +9

    I’ll never forget getting Kid A in the year 2000 and wondering how they made art that somehow looked and felt like such a perfect representation of the music. It was so impressive.

  • @Nelson_Nicholson
    @Nelson_Nicholson Před 2 lety +23

    I love these dudes, hearing how deep thoughts and ideas turn into their art.

  • @Tokolos
    @Tokolos Před 2 lety +21

    Probably the best band I’ve ever heard.

  • @paulnealgrove5016
    @paulnealgrove5016 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I was lucky enough to help Stanley build his exhibition in Sydney a few years ago. He gave me and a few mates complete control to let loose with nail guns and spray cans for a few days. Was a great weekend, even cooked him a roast dinner. He's a top bloke.

  • @bingonamo7520
    @bingonamo7520 Před rokem +4

    I like Thom's cheeky laugh and it's amazing that his speaking voice is so different to his singing voice. He also suits that man bun.

  • @LK-428
    @LK-428 Před 2 lety +12

    Thanks for being here, Thom and Stanley.

  • @NaskaZo
    @NaskaZo Před rokem +4

    Greetings from former Yugoslavia. I'm in love in Radiohead, in Stanley's work for a yearssss and I had no idea that Residential Nemesis is about Yugoslavia... it's fascinated. Thank You for compassion..

  • @everennui1
    @everennui1 Před 2 lety +34

    I always liked the crying demons on page five, especially the one with the running headless man behind it. It looks so clean, like it's a tattoo I would want to get. And the graveyard on page eight. It's so spooky. And on page 13 it's the crying demon again with this really spooky beast walking by a tree on these grid lines. I thought that was really cool looking. I think after listening to Radiohead for 20 years now Kid A is my ultimate favorite record, and I always appreciated the art of the album. SO it's really cool to hear this interview. Thanks!

    • @Josh_Noble
      @Josh_Noble Před 2 lety +1

      I tattooed one of those crying minotaur-like demons on my right foot. My girlfriend at the time had gotten some tattoos on her feet, so I thought, I can take that lol. So tender. Hurt so much, so uncomfortable getting it on there. That crying Demon reminds me that even monsters feel. Most times when you meet some real A-hole, it's just a very hurt person who was hurt a long time ago and never learned or was never taught how to cope with pain. It's easier to make someone feel your pain with hurtful words than it is with reason and articulation sometimes. Only love can kill the demon. Be kind. Even to us monsters. Signed, some guy that's been working to solve his anger issues since childhood without professional help.

  • @AyeAshley1
    @AyeAshley1 Před 2 lety +23

    My Love for Radiohead goes far and beyond words. Radiohead and Bjork.😁

  • @changefetish
    @changefetish Před 2 lety +12

    I love his voice so much 💙

  • @MatteBlacke
    @MatteBlacke Před 2 lety +14

    They totally achieved what they set out to: the music and the art are inseparable

  • @KarinaGomez-ur8rx
    @KarinaGomez-ur8rx Před 2 lety +40

    Stanley Donwood es Radiohead en todo su esplendor y Thom lo agradece subiendo este video ❤️.

  • @twotwoseven
    @twotwoseven Před 2 lety +8

    Stanley is just incredible. He plays a huge part of the Radiohead family.

  • @PogieJoe
    @PogieJoe Před 2 lety +6

    Stanley and Thom are a match made in heaven. Utter magic.

  • @F10cke
    @F10cke Před 2 lety +9

    Radiohead is truly a cosmic blessing.

  • @cottoncandyaddict
    @cottoncandyaddict Před 2 lety +21

    That’s the coolest part! You can’t look at the artwork without hearing the music encoded in it, or feeling the same things you feel listening to the music as you look at the art. It’s not just music and it’s not just art, and it’s beautiful done because if that.

  • @Sea_witch_
    @Sea_witch_ Před 2 lety +9

    Ayyy Happy belated birthday Thom! You're already a blessing to this life but I wish you the best ♡

  • @stephenthestoryteller3139
    @stephenthestoryteller3139 Před 2 lety +16

    Authentic, from their music to their art, Radiohead remains legendary.

  • @apaltado
    @apaltado Před 2 lety +54

    hi

  • @jonross6774
    @jonross6774 Před 2 lety +6

    Sound, word, music, voice inform what’s seen and created visually as a response and reflection. Yours is a harmonious relationship that’s produced memorable work, thank you for this peek under the tent

  • @scottmartin1973
    @scottmartin1973 Před 2 lety +3

    This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing your tremendous creativity.

  • @rxsheepxr
    @rxsheepxr Před 2 lety +3

    I could watch hours and hours of this stuff. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @PandemoniumMeltDown
    @PandemoniumMeltDown Před 2 lety +10

    Bloody hell, that was so much fun! And that bit at 4:33 when I did finally notice the top part there... I almost fell off my chair, wow!
    And, Stanley, my good sir, I do believe the art on an album cover, back... , when invested and inspired, can have a definitive intrinsic value for, as with all art, it can definitively influence the transformation of a posponing the purchase of an album moment into an immediate viceral need to acquire it NOW moment.
    Ah... art is delicious and necessary.

  • @TheSteevo123
    @TheSteevo123 Před 2 lety +1

    No other creative output has had such an effect on my life as that which the members of this band, Stanley and Nigel produce. It means something so deep to me. If any of them ever read this I want them to know that I really love them, in the purest and most real way possible. Thank you🙏

  • @superhosster
    @superhosster Před 2 lety +3

    One of them made one of the best songs of all time
    One of them made one of the best album covers of all time

  • @peterdore2572
    @peterdore2572 Před rokem +2

    I couldnt imagine a more Dystopianly Symbiotic Artist to Thom, other than Jonny

  • @NoUploadJustComment
    @NoUploadJustComment Před 2 lety +9

    Such a cool art style.
    The Eraser also has a fantastic cover.

  • @catface
    @catface Před 2 lety

    Stanley's art is always full with meaning and purpose and emotion and is simply beautiful. One of my absolute favorite artists.

  • @Juicethechild
    @Juicethechild Před 2 lety +2

    I dont know how but I actully like this very much

  • @thumptank
    @thumptank Před 2 lety +1

    Man, what I wouldn't give to walk through this studio. What a fucking legend.

  • @chrisd6736
    @chrisd6736 Před 2 lety +1

    Super interesting to see how this all came about. Love you guys! Thanks for all your great work.

  • @killedradiostar
    @killedradiostar Před 2 lety +5

    Happy belated birthday Thom 💜

  • @nathalie7177
    @nathalie7177 Před 2 lety +4

    Aaaaah c'est donc Lui ! Stanley ! j'adore depuis longtemps ces peintures et composq des jakets de RADIOHEAD !!!

  • @beasterbunny4836
    @beasterbunny4836 Před 2 lety +5

    I love Their dynamic, I couldnt imagine a better artist for Radiohead

  • @sapirmardan2557
    @sapirmardan2557 Před 2 lety

    This was really inspiring. Ty for sharing your art Stanley and Thom🖤

  • @guillermoverdun
    @guillermoverdun Před 2 lety +3

    que bendición como artista encontar a otro artista que confie y guste de tu arte para complementarse.... capos los 2!

  • @TheRealRoyalPine
    @TheRealRoyalPine Před 2 lety +3

    I love the Stanley Donwood art, weird, dark and fit perfectly with the music of Kid A / Amnesiac

  • @siarlp3691
    @siarlp3691 Před 2 lety +5

    I love to paint watercolour whilst listening to Radiohead, and Stanleys art is truly inspiring, loved the recent hardback book for Kid Amnesia, keep up the great work.

  • @user-lz8pj9yh7p
    @user-lz8pj9yh7p Před 2 lety +6

    The life that this just breathed into me ❤️🙏🏻✨
    Love, from Cleveland, Ohio

    • @PogieJoe
      @PogieJoe Před 2 lety +2

      Fellow Clevelander saying hello!

    • @vickytaylor9604
      @vickytaylor9604 Před 2 lety +2

      Ohioan here..Saw them 3 times in Cleveland ! Best concerts ever !

    • @user-lz8pj9yh7p
      @user-lz8pj9yh7p Před 2 lety +1

      @@vickytaylor9604 same! I’ve been seeing them at Blossom every time they’re in town since I was 15. Definitely the best shows! I saw Thom at Playhouse Square a couple years ago, too. I loved that because it was way more intimate.

  • @GGiblet
    @GGiblet Před 2 lety +2

    Wonderfully thrilling art! Really appreciate it☀

  • @michaelfaith
    @michaelfaith Před 2 lety +1

    You guys are amazing. The artwork is incredible.

  • @M_Lev
    @M_Lev Před 2 lety +1

    Keep doing what you do Thom, Stanley. Love you guys!

  • @muttleycrew
    @muttleycrew Před 2 lety +1

    This upload just made my day.

  • @AC-hj9tv
    @AC-hj9tv Před 2 lety +2

    Perfection. Both of them are legends

  • @Stonesorrow
    @Stonesorrow Před 2 lety +3

    Back in the late 90's there was a pretty strong rumour on the Radiohead mailinglist and message boards that Stanley Donwood didn't exist and was just a pseudonym for Thom or the collective band, because no one could find out any info on him (the internet was very crude and dishevelled back then). I'm both happy and disappointed that he does, indeed, exist.

  • @timothylunt2907
    @timothylunt2907 Před 2 lety

    Sitting in awe of this. Radiohead would not be the same without visuals...this art punctuates and communicates every single stage of their growth as a new millenia dawned upon us. Truly wonderful to hear these stories. I'm a bigger fan now than ever before.

  • @jcalwaysbeaflower653
    @jcalwaysbeaflower653 Před 2 lety +2

    just two people at the top of their game and have been for so long.

  • @rainardzulfanp319
    @rainardzulfanp319 Před 2 lety +20

    Kid A is probably one of the album in the world

    • @DuringDark
      @DuringDark Před 2 lety +4

      They really are one of the most rated bands of all time*
      *(1993-2021)

    • @Contributron
      @Contributron Před 2 lety +8

      Radiohead is a band that makes music

    • @alexm9744
      @alexm9744 Před 2 lety +5

      Agreed, I'd even go as far as to say that Radiohead is one of the bands in the world.

    • @bibtebo
      @bibtebo Před 2 lety +2

      Thom Yorke is a

    • @ded8491
      @ded8491 Před rokem +1

      yes it has the songs

  • @DanBennett
    @DanBennett Před 2 lety

    I can't not love this. I fell in love with the band long ago, Decades of appreciation. Ok so imma go feed the cats now. ❤

  • @mohammadjihad569
    @mohammadjihad569 Před 2 lety +3

    This is weirdly comforting

  • @clashpanda120
    @clashpanda120 Před 2 lety

    Great vid, love your artwork. Cant wait to see some for myself and to hear the Kid A Mnesiae tracks in November. Thank you so much for this reissue!

  • @papayer
    @papayer Před rokem +2

    My favorite part is Thom introducing us to a chair. That is indeed a nice chair

  • @debbiesherstobitoff3546
    @debbiesherstobitoff3546 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful music and Brilliant Artwork, thank you for sharing this,,an Artshow would be Amazing.

    • @Bono-
      @Bono- Před rokem

      Hello,how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here.

  • @Venus-hc8dy
    @Venus-hc8dy Před 2 lety +4

    Su arte, su trabajo es hermoso 💖🦋

  • @margC503
    @margC503 Před 2 lety +39

    Me encanta Stanley, he hecho varias pinturas de él.

  • @Mhoffz
    @Mhoffz Před 2 lety

    What a cool video! Glad to get a peek into this process and also see/"meet" the mind(s) behind the art that has such a place in my mind!

  • @rui569
    @rui569 Před 2 lety

    Good 2 see. Thanks 4 sharing.

  • @CamelJam
    @CamelJam Před 2 lety +3

    Happy birthday Thom!

  • @knob_ohara
    @knob_ohara Před 2 lety +2

    He is a really really great painter. And Thom, happy birthday!

  • @alejandroosornodiaz4386
    @alejandroosornodiaz4386 Před 2 lety +2

    Pinche genio, adoro sus obras las he visto en instagram y los álbumes y me vuelve loco su forma

  • @LotusBlossom725
    @LotusBlossom725 Před 2 lety

    So inspiring. They ooze raw creativity

  • @brun3489
    @brun3489 Před 2 lety +22

    As pinturas das artes desse cara são sensacionais, elas nos transmite o que as músicas dos álbuns repassam de uma forma abstrata e intensa

  • @defoperator7993
    @defoperator7993 Před 2 lety

    This is priceless content thanks

  • @gardenboydon
    @gardenboydon Před rokem +1

    Would definitely watch these two in a sit com

  • @vanebustos7568
    @vanebustos7568 Před 2 lety +1

    Preciosidad de arte 🍀 saludos desde Córdoba Argentina

  •  Před 2 lety

    Great video -- you guys are great! :) Thanks for sharing.

  • @lollapop7673
    @lollapop7673 Před 2 lety +3

    Belated happy birthday Thom! 🎈🎉🍰

    • @Bono-
      @Bono- Před rokem

      Hello,how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here.

  • @cdronk
    @cdronk Před 2 lety +2

    I can't imagine being unknown artist and being brought in by a band like Radiohead and given a space to work and collaborate with them in this manner. What a dream come true.

  • @darinbauer8122
    @darinbauer8122 Před 2 lety

    Thanqz 4 the SNL release also!

  • @draugn5823
    @draugn5823 Před 11 měsíci

    I was astounded by Kid A Mnesia virtual experience, sorry making it into a real life experience was not possible, too. Glad that Balkans, my home, was your inspiration for that painting, I'm sure you'd find more here for some dark art haha. It's been a long time since I'd seen something so inspiring, emotional, original and weird. Keep up the great work!

  • @jo36425
    @jo36425 Před 2 lety +2

    wow. creating art feels so great

    • @Bono-
      @Bono- Před rokem

      Hello,how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here.

  • @mcb79
    @mcb79 Před 2 lety +1

    thank you for sharing this

    • @Bono-
      @Bono- Před rokem

      Hello,how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here.

  • @th.nd.r
    @th.nd.r Před 2 lety

    I need to see them live. I need to see them in concert. I need to experience that for the first time.

  • @markrosini
    @markrosini Před 2 lety +6

    This is very cool, but what about the bears!?!? This was the period when the staring hunting bear logo came out. My favorite RH art and probably their most iconic still. Still doodle them involuntarily. Would love to know that origin story.

  • @basiatomaszewska4532
    @basiatomaszewska4532 Před 2 lety +1

    What can I say... I just love what you both doing 《❤》

    • @Bono-
      @Bono- Před rokem

      Hello,how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here.

  • @rubenvaldes7392
    @rubenvaldes7392 Před 2 lety +1

    The painting at 2:50 has been my favorite piece of art for damn-near 20 years. I have had that as a screensaver, as a wallpaper on my phone on and off. It's so amazing to even have a glimpse of the original.

    • @alexwall7204
      @alexwall7204 Před 2 lety

      What's it called? How do I search for it?

    • @dld493v2
      @dld493v2 Před 2 lety +1

      @@alexwall7204 It's called "Residential Nemesis".

    • @alexwall7204
      @alexwall7204 Před 2 lety

      @@dld493v2 Perfect, thank you!

    • @dld493v2
      @dld493v2 Před 2 lety

      @@alexwall7204 No problem!

  • @alexandramilagrosismodesal6932

    Thanks Stanley ! ✨

  • @Silentblogger659
    @Silentblogger659 Před 2 lety +3

    This makes me appreciate metaphorical art

  • @Dejendormiru
    @Dejendormiru Před 2 lety +3

    You are my hero

  • @deathkampdrone
    @deathkampdrone Před 3 měsíci

    People think Thom is weird. I think he might be the most normal and relatable rockstar of our time. What a decent lad.
    And Stanley Donwood is just brilliant, this is a real treat. Definitely one of the best bands in terms of artwork, always something there.
    Took me like 10 days to realize there was another booklet under the CD in the Kid A jewel case. My brain almost exploded.

  • @petersuppe8309
    @petersuppe8309 Před 2 lety +2

    👌.. Thank You

  • @looselytelling
    @looselytelling Před rokem +1

    I love Radiohead and Stanley the two got me out of a quite bad rut and really formed my paintings. I haven't seen art like Stanley's before and it is completely capturing of Radiohead's rawness and really fun to do, would recommend giving it a shot if you have the resources

  • @guncreep9905
    @guncreep9905 Před 2 lety

    Mes meilleurs voeux de succès pour vôtre exposition !
    Et joyeux anniversaire, Thom !
    Bonjour de France les amis ✌😉👍🇫🇷
    And take care of you guys