Thom Yorke: 'Daily Battles'

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke visits the Ed Sullivan Theater for this stunning performance of a song from the new film "Motherless Brooklyn." #Colbert #ThomYorke #Radiohead

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[willswan]

I’ve never known an artist who has impacted me as much as Thom Yorke has.

[saakaarvashisht]

The man says "Thank You" after the performance but it feels like a "Thank You, you're allowed to clap now". Absolute God.

[fatimaig]

we are living in the same generation as thom yorke

[ibassnote]

A man, a voice, minimal piano accompaniment. Yet, it sounds huge, floats in the air, hauntingly gorgeous. Lots of people can sing and play the piano, in fact, we have more young virtuosos than ever before who can play just about anything. But the gravitas needed to communicate a song like this, the skills needed to keep that narrative floating in the air with seemingly no support, no strings, is pure artistry. I can’t be more impressed by this.

[masarothgames]

He is a glorious musician. We are so lucky to have him in our lives.

[tasteinmusic]

Dawn Chorus, Suspiria, Unmade, Daily Battles... he wrote some amazing piano songs lately

[sudanbewaobdedebo]

This man is a prophet who has been singing about the chaos of the world for over 20 years, and his voice really soothes my soul

[likaism]

i can’t imagine a day without him making music

[pipe]

He is and will always be my favorite musician of all time.

[minduniverse]

“Enough about your broken heart.”
What a overwhelming punch to the chest. Thom’s voice knocks the wind out of me every time I hear it. What a beautiful artist.

[Wanderersea]

Stephen Colbert loves Radiohead and Thom Yorke and he will always make room for them on his show.

[ggkkhhaann]

That guy there has touched so many lives with his talent. Thom is a living legend. I'm glad to experience his music in my lifetime. Words fail me when it comes to his music.

[angelaswift]

Oh my gosh stunningly beautiful. Born in 1960 I’ve just turned 61 but I’ll tell you…the past two days I’ve just plunged into all things Thom Yorke (and Radiohead) and I can’t stop listening to Thom’s voice. It has brought me to tears at moments and just moved me. And then there are the live performances that mesmerize me! Thank you for stirring my youthful fragile adventurous soul which I was losing sight of (as the years go by and by the state of humanity right now)
I remember loving “Creep”. Now there are so many I love. What a voice…it’s magic. I also think that Thom is a very special soul. The band is just lovely…they are funny and down to earth and just decent!!!

Now I can look forward to maybe seeing them play live in the near future and it will be my first time at one of their concerts!!!

[nightknight]

Such a haunting bittersweet voice that stays with me always...

[Chaziltasm]

God damn. A true living genius. How is it that he can constantly weave beautiful melodies that jusy melt my heart. So many artists just get worse over time. Thom has remained an amazing songwriter. And each new track is stunning.

[broonton]

This has to be the fewest notes played in a late night performance ever. And just about anybody could connect to it. A master at work.

[jackpfiester]

I never made the connection until I read in an interview that Thom Yorke cites Neil Young as a huge influence and now it's unmistakable. Legends, both.

[Snaakie]

This man's voice has intrigued me since Creep was on the radio in '93 ... I was ten at the time.

Still as haunting as then... absolutely amazing artist!

[stevem]

I was really hoping Flea would come out from the darkness and start trumpeting away.

[discomutt]

Funny how when you think about Thom Yorke, he shows up with perfect timing.