Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin From the Archives: Thom Yorke
Dec 3, 2024
Thom Yorke, the legendary frontman of Radiohead and Atoms for Peace, shares his candid thoughts on performing, admitting it can be 'either wicked fun or really awful.' He discusses his quirky pre-show ritual of standing on his head and reflects on the enduring bond with his bandmates, formed since their teenage years. The conversation dives into the evolution of their unique sound, the challenges of fame, and the joys of live performances. Yorke also opens up about personal growth and balancing family life with his music career.
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Atoms for Peace Formation
- Thom Yorke formed Atoms for Peace to perform his solo album, The Eraser, with a band.
- The project allowed him to explore a different creative process outside of Radiohead.
Emulating vs. Writing
- Emulating existing music is more relaxing than writing new material.
- Humanizing computer-written music brings an interesting feel.
Computer Music Beginnings
- Yorke started using computers for music after OK Computer, utilizing laptops for recording and synthesizers.
- He wanted to explore electronic music creation within the band context.