Ed O'Brien

“My role in Radiohead is to create landscapes, to create atmospheres.”

“For me, the guitar is a vehicle to make sounds that aren't necessarily guitar-like.”

“What you're looking for as an artist is a new way of saying things.”

“I'm not a great technical guitarist. I'm a textural guitarist.”

“The great thing is that we're all so different, but we're all at the same end of the spectrum.”

“You have to be open to what happens. You have to be open to the moment.”

“We've always been very aware of not repeating ourselves.”

“It’s not just about the notes, it’s about the spaces in between the notes.”

“The best stuff for me is when it comes from a place of not knowing.”

“Technology is a fantastic tool, but you have to be careful that it doesn't become the master.”

“I think the whole point of being in a band is to be a part of a collective.”

“You’ve got to feel the fear and do it anyway.”

“The human element is the most important thing.”

“Being in a band is like being in a family.”

“I've always been a fan of big, epic sounds.”

“The fear of failure is a massive driver for us.”

“Making music should be a joyous thing.”

“You're always learning. That's the beauty of it.”

“It's about the chemistry of people.”