radiohead

Neurotic though it may be, before going to a concert I like to “prep” my ears and put the band, or bands, on heavy rotation. With a Radiohead show on Wednesday* I’ve been listening to them non-stop, even breaking my usual “no music while reading” rule as I’ve also been scrambling to finish A Clash of Kings. Strangely, but fortuitously, “The Gloaming” found a place [in the fanmix I never knew I needed to make for this book] as the perfect Theon Greyjoy song.

I know, weird, right? And he isn’t even a major character for me! No, but seriously, if you’re read the latter Theon chapters of that book while listening to this, I dare you to tell me this doesn’t fit the tone perfectly!

Watching this session brought back all the excitement, adoration, and absolute awe from that night. So many emotions!

*I very much intend to give that event its own post at a later date, provided I ever find the words that are deserving of such a beautiful and spectacular show! /emotionalwreck

I’m so excited to see Radiohead for the first time in April! Alas, it’s not at Coachella, but at least my wallet is certainly happier for that.

There’s an ethereal yet haunting quality to this song and just when you think that it will lull you safely to sleep, something so slightly sad keeps lingering on.