Dissect S11E5 - Weird Fishes / Arpeggi by Radiohead
Oct 24, 2023
This podcast dissects Radiohead's song 'Weird Fishes / Arpeggi' from their album In Rainbows, analyzing its intricate guitar arrangements and potential symbolic lyrics about being stuck at the bottom of the sea.
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Arranging Challenges
- Radiohead struggled with arranging "Weird Fishes/Arpeggi", particularly finding a suitable climax.
- Ed O'Brien discussed their approach to "big music" and how it fit the song's epic scope.
Drumbeat Analysis
- The song starts with simple drumstick clicks and a straightforward drumbeat to establish a clear tempo.
- The minimal kick drum usage prevents overpowering the complex guitar textures and maintains the song's fluidity.
Guitar and Rhythmic Dissonance
- The central guitar part establishes a four-chord sequence with three-note arpeggios.
- Rhythmic dissonance is created by the 3/4 guitar pattern against the 4/4 drums, enhancing the fluid texture.