He even performed in Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire during the yule ball scene. I recommend doing a video on Pat Mahoney of LCD Soundsystem. Truly an incredible metronomic drummer.
I think the reason he doesn't get much praise apart from the praise from musically competent Radiohead fans is because sadly unique styles and playing that fits songs perfectly doesn't make for as good articles and video titles. You wouldn't read about "top 10 drum grooves that serve songs perfectly" you'd read about the most 'hardest' and chaotic drum grooves. And it's a shame it works like that.
Airbag is one of my favorite drum beats, especially with the little accents on the hi hats so it’s never consistent. I played drums for around 10 years. Supposedly Pyramid Song is in 4/4 but you could fool me. I could never lock that beat in. Keeping the count with that sort of syncopation takes a true professional.
Selway is a human metronome. The only reason he doesn’t get the recognition he deserves is that he deliberately stays out of the limelight, like Radiohead in general. A true innovator, who dovetails well with Thom and Jonnys sometimes wacky ideas! An unsung hero. 👍
You could cover Greg Saunier from Deerhoof. One of my favorite drummers, especially live. He’s like sloppy and precise at the same time. Totally unique and underrated in my opinion.
The only reason why he's so underrated is because there is so much going on each of Radiohead songs that most can not even concentrate in the drum parts per se. Same thing as Phil Collins drumming in The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway.
One of my influences, I like knowing that he’s this humble guy just wanting to serve the music, not some Travis Barker putting some 64th note fill at the end of every 4th bar. I steal from Phil’s drum parts all the time. I want to be more laid back like him. Attainability IS inspiring for me.
I saw Radiohead promoting their Kid A album. Understated vocals, drums and guitars. I’m guessing because they all contribute and get on well and no ones being a prima Donna. You never hear about any internal conflict for a 30 year span band ? Never going to scare you but definitely move you.
5:10 Hmm…I’m pretty sure selway is playing in the beginning of ful stop. He does it in live performances, and it sounds acoustic in the studio recording.
