A wonderful exploration of musical theory from Radiohead, exhibiting multiple time signatures and utilising both piano and guitar throughout, it's one of Radiohead's most under-rated songs and would give you a chance to get your chops right into musical theory that isn't only about the tone and chords, although they are still integral to the heart of the song
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One of the UK musicians I've recently got really into (he's been around for a decade already, can't believe he passed my radar!) is Michael Kiwanuka - he has a wonderful warm-toned voice, and his music is soulful and heart-wrenching in equal measures - from his second album Love & Hate, this song Rule The World really showcases the voice, and his craft at songwriting, would love to know what you think of him!
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I think you nailed it about what makes Radiohead so different from many of the other artists in the blues/jazz/rock field - they are metronomic in their music, and the groove is all from harmony and melody, and I think this track exemplifies that. The drums take a back seat but it's ever-present and a constant which the rest of the band build on. Especially Colin Greenwood the bassist - listen to his playing, he loves to utilise the off beat for his bass lines, and they weave just as intricate a texture as the lead guitar and the rhythm guitars. Put simply, Radiohead are the sum of their parts, and I don't think they'd function if they were to be minus any member.
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