Is anyone concerned that 2/3 of the songs released feature little to no music from the rest of the band? No drum kits, no guitars, no bass lines. I don't know about you, but when we are talking about a band, I'd actually like to hear the other members. I guess I just find it odd, that's all. Anyone feel the same way?

 

Change is fine, I just wish it didn't feel like the rest of the band was removed from the equation.

THe drumming on ASARY is subtle, but it's there, and whether the drums are electronic or real, it's def. Will playing them. His style's still unmistakable.

 

If you listen carefully to VLV, you DO hear the other band members. They're just mixed very differently than on past recordings. It doesn't mean it's all about Chris, just that they're working with new mixing/mastering concepts...very Eno.:)

^ Kid A seems rather lacking too instrument wise, and its one of Radiohead's best albums.

 

I'm done here :P

Other members could be playing different instruments than usual

Yea theyre in those songs. And in Violet Hill Will's drums power the entire song, and Jonnys solo puts it over the top. Plus, we havent heard the rest of the album. People are making quick judgements about the band when weve only heard 2 songs from the album.

Other members could be playing different instruments than usual

 

I was about to say that! I wonder who plays the violin...

I was about to say that! I wonder who plays the violin...

 

String Quartet? :P I doubt any of the boys are that confident in their bowing ability.

I was about to say that! I wonder who plays the violin...

Probably the same person who played it in In My Place, the Scientist, Politik, etc. Im sure if its not one of the band members, they probably have the same person always play violin, most bands have an "extra member" for songs like this.

 

 

Maybe it's Prospekt playing violin!!:laugh3:

i doubt anyone is playing the violin, my bet is on jonny or guy on a keyboard or something

Probably the same person who played it in In My Place, the Scientist, Politik, etc. Im sure if its not one of the band members, they probably have the same person always play violin, most bands have an "extra member" for songs like this.

 

 

Maybe it's Prospekt playing violin!!:laugh3:

 

I doubt its one person playing a violin. The sound is too full for it to be one person. I say either a string quartet or maybe Eno created the sounds on keyboard or something.

I doubt its one person playing a violin. The sound is too full for it to be one person. I say either a string quartet or maybe Eno created the sounds on keyboard or something.

 

Def. A string quartet at the very least, and it's very doubtful any of the guys are playing in it.

I think I remember a few months ago there was a thread about a classic music orchestra playing for a Coldplay song

ususally for studio recordings bands record a full orchestra or quartet seperately and edit it together. I dont think it was keyboard effect, they usually go for the real thing.

there are no suggestions from others,just like all you people who consider yourself like complaining or whatever it is,

 

even coldplay are free to do what ever comes to their mind.

 

if you say no there's no need for them to stop no,what do you think?:rolleyes:

When they play the new songs in concert I guess the band can go backstage and take a break. Except for Chris...he'll have to man the keyboard or computer. Hopefully he doesn't get the dreaded blue screen of death on stage. That will be embarassing!

THe drumming on ASARY is subtle, but it's there, and whether the drums are electronic or real, it's def. Will playing them. His style's still unmistakable.

 

If you listen carefully to VLV, you DO hear the other band members. They're just mixed very differently than on past recordings. It doesn't mean it's all about Chris, just that they're working with new mixing/mastering concepts...very Eno.:)

 

You'll need professional studio equipment to hear it, but trust me the other band members are there. Wait I heard something. Nope, that was just another synth sound.

When they play the new songs in concert I guess the band can go backstage and take a break. Except for Chris...he'll have to man the keyboard or computer. Hopefully he doesn't get the dreaded blue screen of death on stage. That will be embarassing!

well lets wait for the live shows. i think every band member is gonna play an instrument dont understimate the other members

Yeah, you'll see when guy pulls out a cello on stage and jonny turns out to be a virtuoso violinist...the highlight of the show comes during jonny's glockenspiel solo on the second interlude of "42" perfectly complemented by guy droning on his painted didgeridoo.

Is anyone concerned that 2/3 of the songs released feature little to no music from the rest of the band? No drum kits, no guitars, no bass lines. I don't know about you, but when we are talking about a band, I'd actually like to hear the other members. I guess I just find it odd, that's all. Anyone feel the same way?

 

Change is fine, I just wish it didn't feel like the rest of the band was removed from the equation.

 

But seriously...the other band mates are involved more than you think. violet hill is a full band track and you can hear everybody's part in viva la vida too, it's just very subtle. I even hear some guitar in ASARY and we've only heard 30 seconds of lost. Besides half of those songs are b-sides . and also remember that the arrangements will probably be quite a bit different from the album versions.

^ Kid A seems rather lacking too instrument wise, and its one of Radiohead's best albums.

 

I'm done here :P

 

Yeah that's a great example. Radiohead has shown how to take minimalist songs and give everybody a (sometimes unusual) role to play. and they're a 5-piece.

Yeah, you'll see when guy pulls out a cello on stage and jonny turns out to be a virtuoso violinist...the highlight of the show comes during jonny's glockenspiel solo on the second interlude of "42" perfectly complemented by guy droning on his painted didgeridoo.

 

glockenspiel! didgeridoo!!! lmao... too funny...:laugh3:

Chris who? :lol:

 

I see those new pics. He looks wacko. Me and Mandy already decided to ignore him. hahaha.

Chris who? :lol:

 

I see those new pics. He looks wacko. Me and Mandy already decided to ignore him. hahaha.

:laugh3::laugh3: He's always so "look at me, look at me" :P

Exactly!

 

I want Jonny, Will and Guy to be at the front of the stage for this tour. Let "Insane in the Membrane" Chris go running off stage or do those questionable dance moves somewhere else. :P

As far as the new clothes:

Chris looks so happy to wear it, like a kid with new stuff for the first day of school.

Guy seems OK with it, he likes retro stuff.

Will always looks like he's wearing it just to try and get someone to say some shit so he can beat the crap out of them.

And poor Jonny always looks like one of those pet in costumes photos, bless.