Radiohead's Masterpiece in Orchestration 

Brilliant breakdown with stunning graphics 😀😀 great work!

How to disappear completely is definitely one of the finest pieces of their career (so far). So many great songs came out of the Kid A/Amnesiac sessions, but it was Jonny Greenwood coming into his own as a composer and arranger that elevated Radiohead into one of the all time greats of British music

No wonder Thom called it the most beautiful thing they’ve ever created

The sudden change to E major at the end never fails to give me goosebumps. Probably the most amazing moment in Radiohead's career.

And to think Jonny Greenwood was in his 20s when he arranged this.

I'll never tire of Kid A. It's a masterpiece in its entirety

I’m utterly in awe of your ability to cogently explain this stuff. Also, Kid A rules.

jonny greenwood is gonna go down as one of the greatest composers of our time. like working on radiohead aside, his control of full cinematic scores!! just insane

The first time I heard this song (only a couple months ago since I'm a Radiohead newbie who only became a fan during quarantine) I half expected it to end by the time the strings take over the music... and then 8:21 just happens! The way his voice returns to focus is SO beautiful, oh my god. It's like the briefest moment of clarity in a gloomy day, like you're drowning in the dissonant sound of the strings and all of a sudden his voice pulls you back to the surface and allows you to finally breathe. Just... goosebumps, man. I still have a long way to go on my Radiohead journey but I'm loving every second of it.

The most beautiful song they ever did indeed. Haunting.

Kid A changed the way I heard music years ago

Kid A is a masterpiece, and this song, oh man... Possibly my favorite Radiohead song of all time. Superb video!

I've always loved the way that Yorke's vocals literally disappear into the string section when everything drops out. It causes unease and tension which is finally allowed to release when the bass and guitar resume bringing with a breath that allows you to relax. It's art of the highest form as it has absolute control over the listener. Stunning.

thank you for this. you explain the theory behind why the orchestration is so good without getting bogged down in jargon. anyone could watch this video and be captivated, not just musicians, which is really a massive testament to your ability to talk about music

could you imagine a better combination than your favourite visual narrator talking about your favourite track of your favourite band?

Wonderful video. I love how Yorke's vocal part "gives in" at the end, swooping up in falsetto to sing along with the guitar line, and then the voice..."disappears completely." It's an arrangement-level interpretation of the song's title and theme. The vocal has a focus for the listener (however modest and subtle) throughout the song, but in the end, the voice literally fades itself into a background part.

I know very little about music theory but can still follow along. Thankyou for this!

As a long-time admirer of Radiohead and a person with limited musical theory, I found this utterly fascinating. Thank you so much. Can't wait to see what you made of the Pyramid Song.

B-L-O-W-N A-W-A-Y. Some of the best content on the INTERNET man. Really. Greatly Appreciate your work

"it begins with an exhalation" Even without any technical musical knowledge I really enjoy (even partilly understand) your videos. I'm loving the edit, your voice tone and in general RadioHead. But what I think is really genius is the way you explain the "making of". Everyone should at least once dive such deep in their songs. It is a change of perspective that leads to a better understanding. Thank you so much!

This song always happens to make me cry without fail. The strings absolutely pull me in and never stops in making me feel completely small and uneasy. It taps into some primal area of my brain that evokes sadness and confusion

You can really hear the influence Scott Walker had on this record. Check out the beginning of “Its raining today”

A beautiful song, and just the tip of the KID A iceberg

One of a tiny handful of songs I consider to be perfect. Every time I listen, I connect with something new, and my heart breaks all over again.

Outstanding breakdown.

Before watching the video I didn't even notice how the strings disappear right before he sings "I'm not here"

How to disappear completely is amazing. For me it's my second fav after Motion Picture Soundtrack, which literally tears me apart every single time.

There are many, many problems in the world today; yet, sometimes I can put them aside and just fall into some specific aspect in the world of art-such as your Radiohead analyses-and marvel at the beauty, and mastery, and passion of certain people (like Radiohead), and then again in the appreciation of some others who also relish in their talent (like you.) I cannot believe this is free on the internet. Are you gifted? I cannot answer that because I do not have the knowledge to judge such things. But this, what you have created, is a gift. So, thank you. 🙏

Incredible video. This is probably my favorite track on Kid A, it's so gorgeous. I've always appreciated that bit at the end, where the strings go haywire and the melodies devolve into this sinister mass of sound that evokes the image of floating away perfectly - until Thom pulls it back in. It's a beautifully triumphant moment in such a gloomy song.

I have heard "How To...." so many times and the parts are memorized and established in my head. This enabled me to completely understand & appreciate this breakdown in just one viewing. Well done! A fine addition to the ongoing journey of study we get to immerse in as fans of this fantastic band. Thank you!

I loooove this breakdown, especially the use of musical scores mixed with clever annotation and animation to make it all accessible to non-musicians like me. RH is the first band that made me want to dive in this deep. On the page it looks so deliberate, but their actual process seems more like alchemy.

I love love love love love love this song.... an it's amazing to me how well everyone's part in this one works. The bass line alone feels like a masterpiece in being simple and meandering at the same time.

This is the greatest music-related video on RU-vid.

this is my favourite song period. i'm always taken aback by the simultaneous simplicity and emotional complexity of it. thanks for this lovely analysis!

7:05 this chord change right here is my favorite part of the song

Fantastic work! I love how you don't just do the musical math but you try to lay out the emotional content of the song. I loved your approach to the Howard Shore music for the same reason. Keep making these videos. You are wonderful at it.

Whenever I’m listening to this song, I consistently hear an overtone at 8:22 this part. It’s so cool!

Oh wow, another band I can now appreciate the genius of thanks to your videos. Thank you!

How come your videos don't have millions of views? this is an AMAZING analysis.

RIP my friend, BENNY..... he absolutely loved this entire album.... A true photography... I miss u, I loveS U

What a magnificent dissemination and exploration of this song that is indeed nothing else than a masterpiece. Well done, thank you 👏

i’ve never wanted to be 5 people at once so badly

Kid A will be listened to, analyzed, and most of all, enjoyed in centuries to come. Thanks

The intro chord for how to disppear completely sounds alot like the intro to Scriabin's Poem of Fire orchestral piece.

this is phenomenal - superb editing too

Whoa! I love your editing style- it really allows your thorough analysis to sink in pleasurably. I’m so inspired!

LOVE this! HTDC is my favorite Radiohead song. That epic rise to the e major is just incredible.

I suspect what you have done is the most competent analysis of How To Disappear Completely.

Great analysis of one of my favorite Radiohead songs. I can still vividly remember the first time I heard this song on a chilly, cloudy day back in October 2000. My wife (who was then just my best friend) and I bought Kid A as soon as it came out. We were already thoroughly in love with Radiohead after OK Computer and The Bends, but Kid A really placed them amongst my musical pantheon. As we were listening to the album I remember tearing up toward the end of "How to Disappear Completely" because I was overwhelmed by the sheer beauty. Placing this song right after "The National Anthem" was a brilliant move.

This is absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to check out more of your videos

Extremely well done as always. I hope this blows up!

Excellent work! I loved listening to your analysis

majestic as usual. Thank you so much

Brilliant video man! Thank you!! 🙌

Wow, this editing. Impeccable.

Beautiful breakdown. Thank you!

This is SO beautiful, please never stop!

AMAZING VIDEO! Thank you!

Dude this is amazingly well produced! Bravo 👏

Very good! Brilliant analysis and very good depicture!

Amazing! Thank you for doing this videos.

Wow, what an amazing breakdown and analysis with such high quality. Great work.

I keep coming back to your vids. They are quite simply awesome. Thanks Barnaby.

Great analysis. Thank you!

The production you have put into this is quite extraordinary. Just superbly done.

really insightful & downright satisfying essay. bravo!!

One of the very best Radiohead songs, and you've broken it down so well here! Amazing job!

This was excellent! Off to watch your Pyramid Song breakdown now :)

Superb video, this deserves more views!

The song is a masterpiece and this analysis and presentation matches it. Thank you for a brilliant video.

Love the way you comment while letting the track play on. Really great stuff!

Thank You, Great Job. Please give us more Radiohead videos.

dude this is the best video i've seen on YT in a while! Brilliant work

This video was top tier, I'd love to see more Radiohead song breakdowns.

what a beautifully edited video!! really impressed by this, congrats! and thank you :)

This has sent me down the rabbit hole with your videos. Absolutely top notch stuff man, keep it up

This is exceptional analysis. I come back and listen to this and your pyramid and spector videos over and over. Inspirational.

Thank you so much, this is so amazing. These in depth musical breakdowns are just what I've been looking for and this video is so well done.

probably the best and most engaging presentation method I've seen on youtube of song analysis. well done mate!

I'm blown away by the quality, great job on the pacing of the video. Thank you for making this.

I hope to see more Radiohead analysis videos soon. I loved your analysis on Pyramid Song and I really enjoyed this one. Your editing is also very good.

The production quality of your videos is amazing!

I get chills every time I watch this video

What a monster breakdown of this. Fantastic work!

Wow. Would love to listen to more of your analyses of Radiohead songs. Thank you.

Ah man, great work ! Already in love with the song since many years. It is a pleasure to see what is actually going on. Many thanks

Excellent video, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Bravo!

Excellent video, quite surprised with the quality of the breakdown. Amazing!

Kid a is a game changer!! This video was great at explaining and the editing was on point!!

wonderful explanation. My love for Radiohead keeps growing and growing everyday

Fantastic breakdown!

Brilliant! Amazing video

Oh, what gems I discovered tonight -This song, and your channel. Subscribed!

Great video! Thanks for making and sharing it!!

This was fantastic, subscribed.

I’m so thankful you popped up in my recommended some days ago and I took a chance to look into your channel. Such a carefully and beautifully crafted video for a song deserving of no less. I don’t know much of musical theory but you provided so much clarity as to why certain sections of this song (i.e. the g natural breakthrough in the strings has always been so impactful in capturing the splintered feeling the song emotes) - elevate it to among the bands greatest contributions to music. Can’t wait for more videos like this of other acts.

Thank god RU-vid recommended me this channel! Love the production quality, keep it up.

Incredible video, it only enhances my love for this masterpiece ❤

I really appreciated this. Well done, well explained, and the way you break the sound up at the beginning helps explain things I've loved, but didn't know I loved, about the song. Much appreciated, and keep it up.

This is the second video I watched on your channel and I LOVED it!! Thank you for sharing! :)