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The secret rhythm behind Radiohead's "Videotape"

In my first episode of Earworm, I speak with Warren Lain. He's a Radiohead fan who also happens to be an incredibly talented musician and music teacher. In December 2016 he uploaded a 38 minute video to YouTube about a Radiohead song that I deeply love, "Videotape." He had been thinking about the music theory behind this seemingly simple song for the better part of a decade. The reason? “Videotape”, a slow rhythmically monotonous song, is actually syncopated. I’m joined also by Erin Barra, a professor at Berklee College of Music, who helped Warren and I explain this musical illusion.

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  • Originally Aired August 4, 2017
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-Y
  • Network YouTube
  • Created December 18, 2018 by
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Name Type Role
Estelle Caswell Writer
Warren Lain Guest Star
Erin Barra Guest Star
Estelle Caswell Director