Out of this world (Radiohead Live)

Member Name: jwallis55

Product:	Radiohead Live
Date:	10/09/09 (9 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Thom

Disadvantages: None

I have now seen Radiohead live twice and they remain absolutely the best band live. They have an amazing presence on stage, even though Thom Yorke says precious little.

The first time I saw them was at Victoria Park in London in Summer 2008. They came on to '15 Step' off their brilliant album 'In Rainbows' and Thom Yorke's voice floated out across his adoring fans in perfect clarity. As they played 'Nude', the sun was just going down and lit up the trees in such heavenly light that as Yorke's voice lifted towards the sky, the place took on a magical feel and everything was perfect, just for one blissful moment.

The best moment of the concert came with 'Karma Police' as the whole audience proceeded to sing back the chorus to the band, set against the backdrop of a stunning light show. Before the encore, the entire audience sang the same chorus back spontaneously. Incredible, incredible moment.

I was lucky as we got treated to some other classics: No Surprises, Just, Lucky.

The second time I saw Radiohead was at Reading 09. Coming on to 'Creep' I knew they wouldn't disappoint. What a privilege to hear such a song live, they hardly ever play it. Set again against a breath-taking light display, their use of the screens was just as mindblowing. In 'There There' Thom Yorke placed a minature camera right next to his eye, so there was a massive close up of his eye on the screens as his amazing piano playing and singing floated across the sea of heads.

Finding a performer who can make you feel like he's singing to you and you alone and not a crowd of thousands is a rare thing, but Thom Yorke manages it perfectly.

Go, go, go if you have the chance to see them!

Summary: Incredible!