Strung Out On OK Computer: The String Quartet Tribute To Radiohead

Strung Out on Ok Computer-String Quartet Tribute (Artist), Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 23, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Vitamin Records
• ASIN: B00005OW6Q
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,618 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

RADIOHEAD/VARIOUS Strung Out On OK Computer - The String Quartet Tribute (2001 US Vitamin label 12-track CD album - featuring string quartet interpretations of Radiohead classics [a surreal concept as if in a dream] including Paranoid AndroidLet Down Karma Police No Surprises and Lucky picture sleeve CD-8621)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What's the big deal?, February 28, 2005

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J. Fortier (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strung Out On OK Computer: The String Quartet Tribute To Radiohead (Audio CD)

I don't see what all the negative reviews are about. As a musician myself (guitar, bass, piano, drums) and having a couple string players(cello and violin) in my own band, I really liked this album. The album wasn't supposed to be a different arrangement, it was just supposed to be a recreation in a string arrangement. I think it's great for study music, or for when you're working and don't want anything extremely distracting or loud. I will admit some of the transitions don't sound exactly right but these are organic instruments, and aren't being put through a rack full of special effects like Johnny's guitar. :)

Anyways, I think it does the album justice and I enjoy listening to it and I think it's worth owning.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't quite take it ..., July 6, 2002

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Tim Holmes (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strung Out On OK Computer: The String Quartet Tribute To Radiohead (Audio CD)

One of the great things about Radiohead is the amount of texture in their songs, which I thought the string quartet doesn't quite manage to emulate. I also think the replacement of vocals with a violin sounds a bit naff. Covering Radiohead with a full symphony orchestra - now there's an idea ...

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you love Radiohead..., December 2, 2001

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C. Clary "kristospherein" (Providence, RI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strung Out On OK Computer: The String Quartet Tribute To Radiohead (Audio CD)

Then this CD is for you. I bought the other so called Radiohead Tribute albums and they provide no respect to the genius that is Radiohead. This CD, however, is completely and utterly brilliant. It captures the emotion and musicality of the original almost perfectly. The strings mimic Thom Yorke's voice magically and at times this album seems to bring out the classical flavor that you knew was in OK Computer but couldn't prove because it was a rock album. Even if you don't like classical music, it is a perfect addition to your Radiohead collection. If you do love classical music, then you will appreciate this album even more.