Radiohead's 'Idioteque' and Environmental Themes
Kid A
2000 album showcasing electronic and orchestral techniques.
Amnesiac
2001 album reflecting Radiohead's experimental sound.
Postmodern images
Anxious themes in Yorke's lyrics for 'Idioteque'.
OK Computer
Award-winning album, recognized as best ever made.
Colin Greenwood
Bass guitarist and brother of Jonny Greenwood.
Timbral variation
Changing sound qualities in 'Idioteque's' outro.
Arthur Kreiger
Composer of 'Short Piece', sampled in 'Idioteque'.
Lansky
Composer of 'mild und leise', sampled in 'Idioteque'.
Paul Lansky
Composer who created computer music based on Wagner.
Glacially slamming beat
Describes the slow, powerful rhythm of 'Idioteque'.
Enharmonic Equivalent
Different notation for the same pitch, e.g., F and E.
Tristan chord
Dissonant four-note harmony, unresolved by Wagner.
Drum ostinato
Distinctive rhythmic pattern opening 'Idioteque'.
Intelligent Dance Music (IDM)
Electronic music genre intended for listening, not dancing.
Anxiety
Emotional theme reflected in 'Idioteque's' lyrics.
Radiohead
English band known for innovative musical experimentation.
International Electronic Music Competition
Event where Lansky's piece won in 1974.
Jonny Greenwood
Guitarist and keyboard player in Radiohead.
Chords
Harmonious notes that create the song's progression.
Dystopia
Imagined society characterized by suffering and oppression.
Major Third
Interval consisting of four half steps between notes.
Minor Third
Interval consisting of three half steps between notes.
Forty-second stretch
Key sampled section in 'Idioteque' from Greenwood.
mild und leise
Lansky's computer piece derived from Wagner's work.
Thom Yorke
Lead vocalist and guitarist of Radiohead.
Electronic Music
Music produced using electronic devices and technology.
Big Band Techniques
Musical style incorporating large ensembles and orchestration.
Syllabic text-setting
One note per syllable in song lyrics.
Melismatic text-setting
One syllable sung over multiple pitches.
Tristan und Isolde
Opera by Wagner featuring the famous 'Tristan chord.'
On a Friday
Original name of the band Radiohead.
Coda
Outro section of a musical piece.
Ostinato
Persistent musical pattern, common in electronic dance music.
Nigel Godrich
Producer who influenced Radiohead's creative direction.
Pablo Honey
Radiohead's debut album featuring 'Creep' single.
Yorke
Radiohead's lead vocalist who used sampled chords.
The Bends
Radiohead's second album, marked stylistic evolution.
Rolling Stone
Ranked 'Idioteque' as Number 48 in 2021.
Climate Change
Significant theme in contemporary music compositions.
Marvin Gaye
Singer who addressed environmental issues in music.
fx
Slang for effects, enhancing musical sounds.
4/4 time
Standard time signature of 'Idioteque'.
Bunker metaphor
Symbolizes false security in modern society.
Idioteque
Track by Radiohead featuring electronic music elements.
Irregularity
Uncommon variation in rhythm and chords in music.
Mosaic
Yorke's lyrical style combining various images.
