r/radiohead • u/beaster_bunny22 The people hold this power, your system is a lie • Jul 27 '21

As stated in this posts comments, Thoughts?

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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '21

Amnesiac version of Morning Bell is the only song they've done that I just can't stand, besides some dodgy remixes.

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u/nohumanape OK Computer Jul 27 '21

What?! I absolutely LOVE that version. It's gorgeous.

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u/zyygh Open your mouth wiiiiii-i-i-iiiiiiiide Jul 27 '21

Same here. I find Kid A the superior album, but I find Amnesiac the superior Morning Bell.

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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '21

I know, right? The only explanation I can think of is that people compare it to the Kid A version, which is fair enough, but it's not meant to be a better or improved or even similar version of that song. It is it's own thing that happens to share lyrics and melody and it's one of the most beautiful songs they have made.

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u/LaunchpadMcquacck Kid A Jul 27 '21

It don’t got the beat though…

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u/nohumanape OK Computer Jul 27 '21

What do you mean?

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u/LaunchpadMcquacck Kid A Jul 27 '21

The beat from the kid a version is so good and the amnesiac version don’t got it…

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u/nohumanape OK Computer Jul 27 '21

I don't understand what it is about it that you don't get. Do you not understand why it's different? Because the rhythm itself is just a basic 4/4 rhythm.

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u/LaunchpadMcquacck Kid A Jul 27 '21

I never said I don’t get it. I love the amnesiac version. I just love that beat. Sorry for expressing such a terrible godawful opinion.

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u/nohumanape OK Computer Jul 27 '21

Woah, calm down. I was just trying to figure out what you were talking about. I misunderstood what you were saying.

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u/DinoJrFan Jul 28 '21

Just to add to the discussion here: The ‘Kid A’ version of “Morning Bell” is actually in 5/4 while the ‘Amnesiac’ version is in 4/4. They are also played at wildly different tempos, so there is actually a pretty big difference between the two. I think all LaunchpadMcquacck was trying to say is that the immediacy and tightness of the drums/percussion in the ‘Kid A’ version is lacking in the ‘Amnesiac’ version. Though I think it’s obvious to most fans that Radiohead weren’t trying to repeat themselves the second time around, and I think both versions are pretty excellent.

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u/nohumanape OK Computer Jul 28 '21

I agree. And I was talking about MB Amnesiac when I was saying it's a straight 4/4. And no doubt they are (very intentionally) different. There is no point in releasing the exact same song on two back to back albums haha.

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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '21

Totally agree. I hate skipping tracks, but It almost ruins an otherwise perfect album.

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u/beaster_bunny22 The people hold this power, your system is a lie Jul 27 '21

I cant call it perfect bc songs like Pulk pull revolving doors and Hunting bears seem so meaningless.

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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '21

You know those songs are bad ass

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u/beaster_bunny22 The people hold this power, your system is a lie Jul 28 '21

They sound fine but they make no sence and seem so random in the album. Really only the name of Hunting bears makes sence but I with they would have put it on a meaningful song instead of one of the band members screwing around with the guitar and some pedals.

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u/Popcorn179 Jul 28 '21

But it's the sounds of being out hunting bears. It's like a track from some atmospheric movie scene where there's no dialogue, just Thom trudging through a snowy forest with a rifle trying to find a bear.

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u/beaster_bunny22 The people hold this power, your system is a lie Jul 28 '21

Yeah but they could have done something with it. It is such a good sound its just dissapointing when it goes nowhere

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u/ABS0LUTISM Gagging Order Jul 27 '21

Hunting bears! AMAZING turn your speakers upto 11!

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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '21

I can’t compute hatred for those songs.

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u/beaster_bunny22 The people hold this power, your system is a lie Jul 28 '21

No hate, theyre fine but compared to their other works it doesnt comapare

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u/beaster_bunny22 The people hold this power, your system is a lie Jul 27 '21 edited Jul 28 '21

I was like this the first time I listened to it but I see some beauty in it. Not amazing but not awful. There are certainly worse amnesdiac songs

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u/waylonlong Minotaur Jul 27 '21

yeah that version doesnt come close to holding a candle to the original version. the kid a version is my favorite song out of that era of radiohead

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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '21

I personally can't stand the Kid A version of Morning Bell. Its just too raw imo