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Radiohead, ironically, began as a group of school friends with a shared love for rock. The band, widely known for their experimental approach to rock music, consists of Thom Yorke (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar), Colin Greenwood (bass), Ed O'Brien (guitar, backing vocals), and Phil Selway (drums). They took band's name from a Talking Heads song - "Radio Head". How's that for a musical twist of fate?
With their unique sound, Radiohead turned the rock music industry on its head. But it wasn't just their music that made waves but their innovative use of visuals to express their music. Their association with directors like Jonathan Glazer, who directed "Karma Police", a video that can be termed as a symbolic road-movie where a man is continuously chased by a car while the band members indifferent to his fate, created a much talked about and relatable visual for fans. Another director that works outstandingly with Radiohead is Chris Hopewell who helmed the video for "Burn the Witch". The video, modelled after the British children’s show Trumpton and the horror film The Wicker Man, was a clay animation tour de force, that helped album "A Moon Shaped Pool" reach a wider audience. Then there's the video for "Lotus Flower" directed by Garth Jennings, where Yorke’s seemingly impromptu dance choreography turned into a viral sensation almost overnight. While "Paranoid Android", directed by Magnus Carlsson is a masterpiece of dark, surreal animation underlining the song's haunting melody.
In a nutshell, Radiohead's work is not just music; it's a sensory experience, combining audio and visuals to create something truly unique. They've given a new definition to the world of music videos, making each one a curated piece of art. And let's not forget the time they left fans, and even the tech world, astonished by releasing an app, PolyFauna, an experimental game using the imagery and sounds from their album "The King of Limbs". You have to admit, that's pretty neat.
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