Harry Patch (In Memory Of)

by Radiohead

Type: Single
Released: 5 August 2009
Label: Self-Released
Country: United Kingdom
Length: 5:32
Community rating: 2.78/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Composed as a solemn tribute to the last surviving combat soldier of the First World War trenches, this piece completely eschews standard rock instrumentation. Instead, Thom Yorke's delicate falsetto floats over a breathtaking, modernist string arrangement composed entirely by Jonny Greenwood. The digital-only release donated all proceeds to the Royal British Legion.

Genres

Chamber Pop
Chamber Music

Descriptors: Modern, war, orchestral, death

Tracklist

Harry Patch (In Memory Of) (5:32)

Credits

Radiohead - primary artist