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

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.

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

Kid A changed the way I heard music years ago

The most beautiful song they ever did indeed. Haunting.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

"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

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

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

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

Outstanding breakdown.

This is the greatest music-related video on UKposts.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Great video! Thanks for making and sharing it!!

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.

Excellent work! I loved listening to your analysis

Keep it up, amazing stuff throughout!

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

majestic as usual. Thank you so much

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.

Brilliant video man! Thank you!! 🙌

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

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

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.

Dude this is amazingly well produced! Bravo 👏

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.

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

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

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

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

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

this is phenomenal - superb editing too

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

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

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.

Beautiful breakdown. Thank you!

Wow, this editing. Impeccable.

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

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

really insightful & downright satisfying essay. bravo!!

Very good! Brilliant analysis and very good depicture!

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

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

This was an amazing video. Very well done! Even though I know very little about music I enjoy watching these videos to learn more and Radiohead is the perfect gateway for me so I'm glad you took on this song.

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

This was fantastic, subscribed.

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

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

I just found your channel this evening. I'm astounded. This is so much more than what I had expected in quality, composition, and content - thank you so much for putting this up. Your reasoning, descriptions, and graphics are undoubtedly fully immersive. Thank you!

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

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!

The analysis, presentation, and editing on this is just phenomenal! You have earned yourself a new subscriber

Brilliant! Amazing video

What an amazing presentation, great job!

Amazing! Thank you for doing this videos.

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

this is outstanding work, thank you for sharing. You deserve a lot more subscribers!

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

incredible video

please do more videos like this! Loved it.

Great analysis. Thank you!

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

what a great video! i'm totally surprised and looking for another ones from radiohead

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

Thank you for this wonderful analysis and for giving us insight into the musical intricacies of one of the most masterful songs ever written.

This breakdown is as perfect as the song itself. Everything about this video and other videos from you are just brilliant. The build-up towards the ending gave me goosebumps.

Brilliant work, please keep it up

Thank you, your work is excellent.

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

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

The production quality of your videos is amazing!

You know, the best thing about it is that we come up with all these musical terms to describe the way Radiohead makes this all happen. In reality, though, it's nonintentional & doesn't inherently rely on all of that.

Holy crap what an excellent vid! Please do more!

Thank you so much for answering questions about my favorite Radiohead song that have been bothering me since the day I heard it for the first time in 2001.

I started watching this and couldn’t stop until it was over. You broke down everything I’ve felt about this piece into the mathematical science that is theory but explained it like poetry. Well done man 👏

Fantastic breakdown!

Amazing content, Incredible editing, Dreamy video. Love the style.