Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Listening Journal - Week 8

I have never really listened to Radiohead.  I feel as though I probably "should" listen to them, because I enjoy lots of independent musicians.  I found the story in the text behind this song fascinating.  I searched for the lyrics online so I could read them as I listened.  Throughout, you can really see their feelings towards the concept of "selling out."  I especially enjoyed the guitar solo at 2:07.  It had a very ethereal quality and was the moment where the song really hooked me.  It sort of splits the song into two distinct parts.  Before the solo, we have a sort of ABAB pattern.  After the solo, it's more through-composed, with some repetition of the melody, harmony, and solo. Then, at around 3:15 it shifts again to the "la la la" section, as described in the text.

I really enjoyed listening to this piece, and I plan to use it as a catalyst for exploring Radiohead more thoroughly.

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