And a Happy New Year from me too. I hope everyone had lots of safe fun last night.
Wouldn't it be fitting to close this end of year mess with another webcast from the biggest (and most innovative) band in the world? Last night, Radiohead aired about an hour's worth of In Rainbows renditions over a few different Internet channels including Al Gore's Current TV at midnight UK time (conveniently early for us).
"This is a wee celebration for the release of the physical manifestation of In Rainbows" - Thom Yorke
And that it was. Really, it was cool to see how they record the new songs, and to be reminded how endearingly strange (please watch that video) Yorke still is. The record officially came out in stores today, for those longing to press an actual CD case against their chests.
The webcast featured live performed songs (Weird Fishes/Arpeggi,
Bodysnatchers, Jigsaw Falling Into Place, 15 Step, Videotape, Reckoner,
House Of Cards and All I Need), and a track from the previous webcast
(Faust Arp - Jonny & Thom in a field) and a nifty slow-mo video for the song Nude. Ahead of the game they remain.
Below is a random sample I've chosen for you, 15 Step. You can find the rest of the videos (and also the complete movie) here.
Update, the complete webcast video is now available...below