Mark Pritchard and Thom Yorke have reunited once again, this time for a new single titled “Back in the Game.”
Collaboration History
Pritchard, a veteran electronic musician and producer with over 30 years of experience, first collaborated with Radiohead and The Smile frontman Yorke back in 2016. Yorke lent his guest vocals to Pritchard’s “Beautiful People” for the Under the Sun record. Prior to this, Pritchard had also remixed Radiohead’s “Bloom,” with both versions making it to the TKOL RMX 1234567 album.
Digital Distortion
Similar to their past work together, “Back in the Game” features Yorke’s vocals digitally altered by Pritchard using the H910 Harmonizer, a pioneering digital audio effects device.
Live Performances
Yorke has incorporated “Back in the Game” into his recent live sets, premiering the song during his Everything solo tour in Christchurch, New Zealand, and including it in every performance since.
Visual Representation
The single is accompanied by a visually captivating Jonathan Zawada-directed video that blends analog and digital techniques. Zawada’s vision for the visual stemmed from a demo of the track, drawing inspiration from a mix of surreal and sinister elements.
“Back in the Game” explores themes of celebration amidst societal decay and the evolving cultural landscape in the 21st century.
FAQs
Q: When did Mark Pritchard and Thom Yorke first collaborate?
A: They first collaborated in 2016 on the track “Beautiful People” for Pritchard’s Under the Sun record.
Q: What device did Mark Pritchard use to distort Thom Yorke’s vocals?
A: Pritchard used the H910 Harmonizer, the world’s first commercially-available digital audio effects device.
Q: Where was “Back in the Game” premiered live?
A: The song was debuted in Christchurch, New Zealand, during Thom Yorke’s Everything solo tour.
Q: Who directed the visual for “Back in the Game”?
A: The video was directed by Jonathan Zawada, incorporating both analog and digital techniques.
Q: What themes are explored in “Back in the Game”?
A: The song delves into the concept of celebration amid societal decline and cultural shifts in the 21st century.
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