Listen to Thom Yorke – ‘Hearing Damage’ [new moon]
It’s raining new Thom Yorke tracks these days. The earlier reported contribution to the soundtrack ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ turned up online today. First just a 30 second snippet, now the full track.
Thom Yorke’s ‘Hearing Damage’ is the third track on the soundtrack of New Moon, which is set for release on October 20th. Other artists on the soundtrack include Lykke Li, Death Cab for Cutie, Muse, Bon Iver & St. Vincent and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Pre-order the album at Amazon.
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65 Responses to “Listen to Thom Yorke – ‘Hearing Damage’ [new moon]”
royal theives
October 11th, 2009
that was really good
nickb
October 11th, 2009
love it!
juaquina
October 11th, 2009
Huh. Very different. I like it, but I don’t love it. But I can see this growing on me quite a bit.
OK_Kid
October 11th, 2009
its a good song, but i dont support the new moon series at all
doctor lobos tomos
October 11th, 2009
Hmm… differently good!
ps
October 11th, 2009
all these new thom tracks coming out don’t seem as good as the radiohead catalog…but they are damn fucking good nonetheless.
Quality Fridge Buzz
October 11th, 2009
I can’t anderstand… Why such great artists participating in the soundtrack of a series of stinkers?
PS:I’m french, sorry for my bad grammar.
berbert-pk
October 11th, 2009
I don’t like it. ack.
Jessica
October 11th, 2009
This can not in any way be regarded as a good piece of music.
Queens College
October 11th, 2009
I really like it! The drums are awesome.
Khristopher
October 11th, 2009
I love his non falsetto here! made my sunday:)
radiomama
October 11th, 2009
…oh we lucky people, may it keep raining songs like that… happy times… and may we have a chance to hear it live in Europe soon…
sdrastwujte
October 11th, 2009
it’s rather excellent – thom you’ve done it again
that movie doesn’t deserve music as good as this though…
Laura
October 11th, 2009
I like how different it is. It has a Joy Division feel to it. Its nice to see Thom always trying something new, its a great way not to get bored and quit music.
rolling down rivers
October 11th, 2009
modeselektor
SAeed
October 11th, 2009
What is with Thom these days and slapping shitloads of reverb on his vocals? Hes ruining the songs ¬¬
Jack
October 11th, 2009
Awesome as always!
zeddie
October 12th, 2009
i don’t think he ruined it.
i really quite like it
t
October 12th, 2009
“It has a Joy Division feel to it”
That’s exactly what I thought! Thom definitely going into Ian Curtis in places and the beat.
performingmonkey
October 12th, 2009
the lyrics are impressing … as far as I can understand them, they fit my current situation….
but I am a bit afraid the fans of the new moon movies etc. suddenly discover thom yorke and he gets too famous 
Anne
October 12th, 2009
Ahaha, it’s been taken off by Warner.
last7
October 12th, 2009
It’s been raining Thombola lately. And this is the best one yet. I say keep em coming!
Nick
October 12th, 2009
here is the only one which is working
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jl5EG783nY
royal theives
October 12th, 2009
Holy mother! I cant believe it! The soundtrack is so good
i think i Will watch the movie just because of it!
Thom, Muse, Bon Iver, Death Cab and Black Rebel in the same movie?! What is left to ask?
Anti-twiligh guy that loves New Moon already
October 12th, 2009
It is very trance- like. It’s one of the best things this man has ever created in my opinion!
mattt
October 12th, 2009
Better than anything on The Eraser, in my opinion
Nice one
Luke
October 12th, 2009
Everything that I’ve heard since Super Collider (a pretty good song imho), that has come (at least in part) from Thom lately, has been pretty mediocre tbh.
E.g. this song is probably the worst culprit so far (uninspired/unimaginative/middle-of-the-road)
I’m indifferent to it.
(the only thing I’m looking forward to in the near-future from any of the band members is Phil’s album – and I don’t think I’ll be disappointed from what I’ve already heard from him)
The Stancer
October 12th, 2009
love it~
adri
October 12th, 2009
I don’t get it, why people don’t want that Thom Yorke would make some good money from New moon?
I’m just happy that he is creating something, and I’m so happy for listening for this piece of art!!!!
So people – shut up and enjoy.
ps. sorry for English;]
Nida
October 12th, 2009
Good stuff this one. usually I don’t listen to songs on repeat, but this one I played umpteen times today. It has everything, the atmosphere, the melody, actually it is pretty pretty commercial for his standards, but it is a good thing, and of course it has fantastic studio production. A whole album of songs like that might be boring but this one off is really sweet.
Janusz
October 12th, 2009
Digging the synth bass. Pretty sure it’s a Moog Voyager and he’s using the touch screen for the glitchy effects.
Agree that this has a bit of a Joy Division/New Order vibe, which I definitely like.
spittingoutteeth
October 12th, 2009
OBVIOUSLY WAS MADE ONLY FOR THAT FREAKIN’ MOVIE… THIS IS MADE IT FOR IT.. IT’S NOT THOM’S INSPIRATION.
VALENTINA
October 12th, 2009
hang me for what i´m gonna say: this song beats the frak out of twisted words and reckoner and hollow earth.
evacipated
October 12th, 2009
anne, you are a tard. You are worried about Thom getting too famous……too famous for what???
ruzz
October 12th, 2009
… Actually, the music part of this track(i.e. not the lyrics) is built mostly out of a track call “Dead” which appears on Christoph De Babalon’s album “If you are into it I am out of it”. This makes sense sport fans because Thom Yorke is a big fan of Christoph De Babalon. How could I be so perceptive?
kidawesome
October 12th, 2009
Reminds me slightly of Rats Nest, which I like so no complaints here.
Amen to the Joy Division comments too.
Sam
October 12th, 2009
although i’ve really liked things on in_rainbows and the eraser, nothing’s grabbed me quite like this since amnesiac. it’s brilliant. although it’s minimal, it’s still haunting and dense…very influenced by the bpitchcontrol stuff…i think it’s one of the best things he’s ever done.
mario
October 12th, 2009
I really like this!!!!
Good work Thom! I feel that a lot of his other work from the eraser can feel a little
disjointed, but i feel that is easier on the ear. And has that usual Yorke escapism feel to it!
Andy W
October 13th, 2009
I have a huge man crush on Thom. What a brilliant man!
Musty Won
October 13th, 2009
vocals remind me of Airborne Toxic Event slightly.
i like the beat and synth
justin
October 13th, 2009
Hmmm, definitely agreeing on the Joy Division comments, very industrial post-punk but more modern. Wouldn’t mind listening to a club remix of this. It’s a cool song to dance to! That new moon excuse of a film got a really good soundtrack, wtf?? and meanwhile there are beautiful films that have to settle for second-fiddle soundtracks because they lack the commercial appeal/financial backing. NOT fair.
PearlyXG
October 13th, 2009
I think it sounds kinda similar to The Gloaming. Anyone else hear the resemblence?
Luke
October 13th, 2009
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October 13th, 2009
love it. still disappointed with how it’s released
MW
October 13th, 2009
Am I the only one who think this is a really bad song?
Nobody here can face the fact that these people are human and make mistakes?
Cheers.
K
October 13th, 2009
@ K – I think this song is nothing special. just a nice tune, too easy in listening given the standards Radiohead and Yorke have offered so far. I love to listen to new material dozen of times to discover all hidden layers, eerie sounds, notes, to enjoy the complicated structures, etc. I can’t say I’m eager to do so with Hearing Damage. nevertheless it is a decent song, all in all.
@ Luke – The Gloaming is MUCH MUCH better, it is a sophisticated masterpiece imo. there’s only Thom’s reverberating voice that make these songs a bit similar and that’s all… (imo – again) : )
Rainbow
October 13th, 2009
the new track does anything BUT damage my hearing 
animalnoises
October 13th, 2009
I don’t think this is very diferent from other thom yorke’s work…i absolutely love it…not sure about Thom and twilight…but lets forget about the movie and Thom’s reputation as well…this is a really good piece of music…and do not forget the fact that he’s getting older now…as everyone…so why not trying other things…i’m not talking about music but actions he did and will do.Whatever,this song is pure thom yorke and the reverb make it sound better…i think his voice is better with it (my opinion)…depends of the song’s vibe…i like it when there’s no effect but for songs like that, it’s kind of…appropriate.
Morane
October 13th, 2009
I don’t think this is very diferent from other Thom Yorke’s work…i absolutely love it…not sure about Thom with twilight…but lets forget the movie and Thom’s reputation as well…this is a really good piece of music, and don’t forget that he’s getting older now…as everyone…so why not trying other things…i’m not talking about music but actions he did and will do.Whatever, this song is pure Thom Yorke and the reverb make it sound better…i think his voice is better with it (in my opinion)…depends on the song’s vibe, i also like it with no fx but for that kind of song, it’s kind of…appropriate.
Morane
October 13th, 2009
Fuck yeah this song is awesome.
Halcyon91
October 13th, 2009
the reverb makes it sound awesome. i mean just imagine thom yorke an evil baron or duke in a casltle in which he is the only inhabitant for the moment. singing the songs. the sounds leave his mouth and the sound traveling down the hallways is the eerie reverb.
alejandro
October 13th, 2009
Me gusta!! mucho!
esa
October 13th, 2009
It’s so atmospheric and instense like Burial & Joy Division.
The best of the new songs this year.
I hope it can be released on it’s own merit, away from Twilight.
C>A>H
October 13th, 2009
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Andy W
October 14th, 2009
I love Radiohead… Thom has the uncanny ability to create the song through his melodies. Its like he doesnt want anyone but himself to understand the song.
Andrew Kramer
October 14th, 2009
I think dude meant digital delay instead of Reverb, but regardless: sounds amazing. some songs appropriate, some not. It’s his vision and it is fully realized, so it seems odd to nitpick. Twisted Words is beautiful too, showing Jonny and Thom are still at the height of their creative powers. Good news for R-head fans…
Tight
October 15th, 2009
Nice song….
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http://www.camminandoscalzi.it/wordpress/listening-thom-yorke.html
Camminando Scalzi
October 16th, 2009
Nice song….
For a perfect article about Yorke, go to this blog:
http://www.camminandoscalzi.it/wordpress/listening-thom-yorke.html
Camminando Scalzi
October 16th, 2009
Quite a nice song, lyrics are slightly awkward at one point, can’t touch anything on the eraser, the 12″ or these are my twisted words though in my opinion… Would prefer a studio version of the present tense to be honest.
amnesiac
October 17th, 2009
the song link is not working i found this one to be working
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63MX3_BMbtc
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November 1st, 2009
Fuck Twilight, all their fans instantly luv all songs on the soundtrack…i bet if it wasn’t there and they heard it somewhere else they would give a shit.
Just sayin, but whatever…ur prerogative, no matter how messed up it is.
Dan
January 25th, 2010
hahaha.. here is the full song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAKG544M6I4