"Give Up the Ghost"

[Rob Lindner]

Dear Radiohead... I know I am one in 12 million (and more, I am sure) of your fans, but I am the only one that is requesting to use your lumbering "Give Up the Ghost" from the King of Limbs album for my short Film. Right now Warner-Chappell is in talks with your manager, and I am really hopeful that she and they approve my request for Licencing, but I wanted to reach out and let you know that I'd really love to get your input on the film, if you have the time or inclination. Below is the email that I sent to Melanie@W.a.s.t.e. back in July: 

Dear Radiohead,

Your music has always been, for me, darkly attractive and melodically 
fulfilling. In your last album, King of Limbs, I found "Give Up the Ghost" not 
only haunting and telling in it's lumbering cadence, but my mind and heart 
racing from scene to scene as a short film. This initial revelation has 
persisted with me, and I am now at a point in my life where I can make the film that I have envisioned to run alongside "Give Up the Ghost." 

I am a small producer/storyteller operating on a tiny budget, but wanted to ask if you would allow me to use your song, uncut and unmodified from the 
studio release in my short film. I will be more than happy to give you any 
credit that you want in the film, in the titles or credits, or both, if that 
suits you. I hope that you wont want any monetary compensation for it's use, but completely understand (as an artist) if you do because I understand that this is your livelihood as well. This will be a labor of love, that I will be
submitting to a small local film festival in Sandpoint, Idaho in the States. I 
hope that this message finds you in good spirits, and to hear back from you 
soon.

peace,
Rob