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Much that is sad, hurt, beautiful must be disregarded
like the gray faces of Negroes in the blast furnace be-
ginning at the end of our sentences, which out of the
tearful coliseum beg repeating in the slaveful climate
that fostered them. Meanwhile, the town does not
exist for the drowned woman. But the fence makes it
our own. At the beginning of March. I waited like a
broken diving board, butterfly and overall kick-drum
target as their sons grew suicidally beautiful and galloped
terribly, alone and desperate as sour pumpkins in the
patch with the train-rustling of stadium coils and thunder
in the bushes, high above the city where, in fact, the sand-
spur promise of learning is quite simply an objective de-
lusion solid with reality: masks and faces for your next carnival

plus plenty of those formal facts and kisses; notwithstanding
heroic acts of the penguin and pawn and pelican for princes
who easily could be cast like frogs. Some day. To go ribbit
into the sewer and out of time’s great expansive emulsion,
though nothing conforms to the new rules that living in a
yellow u-haul has made of flossing. Better, you said, to wait
around, brush your teeth and stay cowering n the crooked
charity of hard moments for which the Angels mix their joyful
sirens with those of the police squadron, desiring ‘Monuments’
from the thoughtless shore where (will you remember already)
Alas!–I died accepting their long beers & bearded caresses
with so many attitudes that left me much with depths and passions
as beautiful as this here ripe, gentle corpse. I look down. Hardly
anything grows here though the boughs hang heavy, dividing

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the indifferent blue you have placed under the sun, which now leaves
bare and brown no blade of grass, no skein of star that might set against
the black April clay of eternity where the ships congregate on the waxing

ebb of nothingness, shining their metals and million eyes of polished boots

without decent expressions for their three-personed God of the Fly.
Outside the open window, vivid as delirium, the lacquered soul of
American Pie hovers like a stain beneath the sap of Yggdrasil,
the gout of mistletoe, the old moon’s dark corpus awash with tree-

shapes and angels flying in switch of place, keeping their dark habits
of difficult balance unmarked by terrible speeds of the unnameable
gentle voyage, riding high or low ahead, where most days I cannot

remember walking back in cheerful fear and loathing even though

I’ve nothing against life as it drools out its mouthful orifice of panting earth.
In the crooked sight of heaven: rows of green-glass bottles with nothing
but a key inside for the mind’s skull puzzle. However, it was more than that

if all the great power assumes itself and forms the one landscape, a secret

system of caves and conduits carving out of limestone the silent springs
that spurt out everywhere that death is once and for-all a fact that makes

no further point.

Ed definitely wants to uplift our moods during these quarantine days and set up a last-minute listening party chat on Spotify yesterday evening before dinner (for those in Europe). I would also like to thank him for being my technical saviour on Instagram where I couldn't figure out how to join the event. Actually I was looking for it in my desktop app where I was supposed to open the link in my browser. OK Computer Not OK :D

As you can see, Ed was in a mischievous mood (mischievous also happens to be the name of my Pensieve blog). I hope you appreciate my effort to make the whole lot available and more convenient to read for you and also (and most importantly) that you ENJOY it.

EOB Official
I'm in Guys.. who is in the house? Trying to get sound..

EOB Official
Hey Sebastian in Peru.. I love Peru.. Cusco X

• EOB can you get on with the second album, will expect it in 6 years time ;)

EOB Official
I promise I will be on time next time

• this song has a sneaky George Harrison vibe to it.

EOB Official
Loved the dark horse...

EOB Official
I can't get any audio!! Mind you I've heard it a few times..

• Hello from the Scottish Borders!!

EOB Official
Hello my Celtic cousin.. how's the weather up there?

• Hello! Dominique from Montreal, will your tour be rescheduled? Thank you :/

EOB Official
As long as I can come to Montreal <3

• Love when you say "change" in Shangri-La. Whole song just opens up from there

EOB Official
That's the moment.. well felt

• when the bass hits

EOB Official
Yeah baby .. it's all about the bass!!

• Favourite Man U player currently?

EOB Official
Rashford

• HI, ed! I'm from Brazil and i love so much your album

EOB Official
Thank you my friend and I love your country.. the people are amazing.. I'm sorry that you have Bolsonaro..

• You should get some samba dancers on stage for this part

EOB Official
Now you are talking.. maybe when we come to Brasil

• dude this is dope

EOB Official
thank you

• Ed if you could move to any country where would you move to? <3

EOB Official
Somewhere in S America.. Peru maybe..<3

• Hi Ed, I'm loving these Q&As. I can't wait to see you live. I have a Radiohead question though: why has the band never played Cuttooth live? It would be fantastic. x

EOB Official
it's a good question.. maybe because there wasn't enough collective love for the song.. I enjoyed it though :D

• Ed, where is that beautiful park you always show in your instagram stories?

EOB Official
it's near our home in Wales.. this place is so special and magic.. hope you can feel it on insta... <3

• deep days is fantastic!

EOB Official
when we did a playback in Mexico, Deep days resonated even more .. love Mexico

• Deep Days and Long Time Coming are my favorites of the album, both are such perfect songs that couldn't have been made by any other artist

EOB Official
You are really kind to say that .. thank you <3

• Fiancé is taking an online grad course through Falmouth - hoping to visit there next year for graduation

EOB Official
It's a great place ... Love my trips down there and visiting the students.. so inspiring

• Have you ever visited Ireland? X

EOB Official
With a surname like O'Brien.. take a wild guess??!!

• Really stoked for the Istanbul show this summer. I hope it won’t be cancelled. Are you excited about it, Ed?

EOB Official
Of course.. I SO want to come to Istanbul but I'd be very surprised if the festival goes ahead... :/

• Did you use you’re White Stratocaster to record parts of this album?

EOB Official
of course.. plus a lovely custom shop tele.. a custom shop les Paul and my trusted Martin OOO-18

• Ever play a 12 string guitar Ed?

EOB Official
I've got a beautiful 60's Rickenbacker 12 which will hopefully make it to the next record...

• your voice is very calming <3

EOB Official
I'm a calm person.. are you?

• What artist would you love to collaborate with in the future?

EOB Official
I don't know yet.. it depends on what the music is like next.. I'd love to work with everyone again who played on EARTH.. because they really are the best...

• It is funny how long the Radiohead fans spent without realising the true capacity for beauty Ed's voice really has.

EOB Official
Well... I haven't sang backing vocals on a RH album since weird fishes.. EEEEEEEEDDDDDDD bit

• Ed Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?

EOB Official
No but it sounds intriguing..... ;)

• Reading interviews makes the album even more personal for me. You sound like the confidant, strong and honest man I want to be and the music shows the same

EOB Official
Be the truth and be the change you want.. once you get on that path.. life starts to get better...

• What is your least favourite track on "Earth"

EOB Official
er .. the one I struggle most with is this one... banksters

• Ed why a dance track and a calm track in between?

EOB Official
Light and shade my friend

• How is it being a frontman on stage? Love the album and cheers from Sweden

EOB Official
hello you in Sweden.. it's all new being at the front ... but I enjoyed it and want to do it more.. become better at it..

• Love "Banksters" so much. Such a banger

EOB Official
Thank you.. appreciate the positivity .. I struggle with this one sometimes

• Hey Ed was it weird not playing with your Radiohead peeps in an album?

EOB Official
not really because I've spent my whole life playing with my Brothers

• Do you plan to ever come back to argentina? We love you way too much

EOB Official
It would make me so happy to come and play right now in Argentina.. to get on a plane and to be playing in your beautiful country.. <3<3

• What is it about it you struggle with? Gonna watch the Radiohead stream with us later?

EOB Official
going to clap our NHS first.. not tonight.. I joined you guys last week..

• Ed, approximately how many unreleased Radiohead songs are there?

EOB Official
432

• ed, do you know Milton Nascimento? sail on reminds me of his music

EOB Official
Of course.. he's the man.. LOVE Jorge Ben though!

• Ed, would you ever revisit Brasil? Taking another long vacation there?

EOB Official
My wife and I were talking the other night that we's like to do a big trip and drive from Mexico City down to Tierra del Fuego... that's the dream

• Sail On is an amazing song ,please tell me more about it.

EOB Official
It's about death and what happens after the physical body dies.. our soul lives on .. so we do.. it's just that our physical body dies..

• Do you normally write about personal experiences or do you role play in your songs?

EOB Official
It has to be personal.. I have to feel it otherwise I can't do it.. no role play :)

EOB Official
Olympik is my favourite track .. it's a live take with a few overdubs .. hail to Omar, Nathan and David.. what a band <3<3<3

• Your spirituality is really contagious, Ed :)

EOB Official
it's real though.. right?

• bucket list item: to hear olympik live

EOB Official
we'll make that come true.. I miss my live band.. Alvin on drums.. Dish on bass.. Hinako on keys and Ross on guitar.. love those guys.. <3

• Favourite Pink Floyd album ?

EOB Official
wish you were here

• Ed have you been on a vipassana retreat?

EOB Official
no would love to.. I fast though.. need to do one soon

• Are you still in Wales or have you come back home?

EOB Official
I am at home here in Wales

• God that bass is so DIRTY

EOB Official
Nathan East .. he's the man

• Ed, how are you finding your Fender Acoustasonics?

EOB Official
it's pretty good.. couple of teething issues with taking it out on the road.. but yes .. very cool

• sgt peppers or pet sounds?????

EOB Official
ooh .. well it was always pet sounds for me but I really got into Sgt peppers back in 2017 when they remastered it.. she's leaving home.. omg!

• Why "olympik" ? what does it mean

EOB Official
good question.. don't know how to explain it writing it.. when we meet I will explain..

• ed i wanna meet you and have a whole conversation with you ur so interesting

EOB Official
let's do it.. :D

• TE AMOOOOO

EOB Official
Beautiful words.. Je t'aime I love you Te Amo.. anyone got some other ways of saying this?

• Do you have a guitar practice routine ?

EOB Official
no not at the moment.. want to concentrate on writing

• the Italian is ti amo which is slightly different

EOB Official
love these.. let's get as many I love yous in different languages..

• Volim te. Greetings from Croatia<3

EOB Official
That's wicked.. Croatia in the house.. German ... Spanish.. dutch .. French

EOB Official
Thank you lovely people .. I cannot thank you enough for your support .. it really means so much to me and gives me strength for the next body of work

• seni seviyorum Ed (in turkish)

EOB Official
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• Only language I speak is English, unfortunately, so I'm just gonna be straight with you and say that I love you, and meeting you after your show at Lincoln Hall was the best moment in all my fifteen years of life. You're doing amazing, and we love you so much, king; THANK YOU FOR EARTH! <3<3<3<3<3<3

EOB Official
I remember you.. you be kind to yourself <3

• Doustet daram, in Persian

EOB Official
wow .. love that

• A luv you ya cunt (Scottish)

EOB Official
:D :D :D

• Thank you for the art! It's pure.

EOB Official
<3<3<3

• French here, first of all, merci for your music, it makes me so happy, and also merci for this thing, few artists are that close to their community you are amazing

EOB Official
it's all about community...

• Greetings from Bolivia Ed, love the album!

EOB Official
Hi there .. Bolivia <3

• You're so sexy when you clap that 5/4 rythm during 15 step. oh god it turns me on.

EOB Official
:)

• ME : Going out in a blaze of glory remember that ?

EOB Official
:D:D

• Do you know any French words ?

EOB Official
mais bien sur

• in k’aatech. mayan

EOB Official
ok.. that is seriously wonderful ...

• Any advice for the world in this time of chaos?

EOB Official
Be kind to yourself.. be kind to others, the planet and all her animals.. X

• Tonight we have in youtube the concert in Bs As 2009 where you talked about people who disappear during the military government. Do you still remember that moment?

EOB Official
Of course.. it was a really important moment for us to acknowledge what you Argentinians went through under the Junta..

EOB Official
OK I'm going to go and have some supper now.. do you know what we are having? I'll tell you.. veggie curry, daal , salad and quinoa...

• say something to people who have big dreams but are afraid to make them come true

EOB Official
Dream big and go for it.. you will never regret going for it.. follow your heart and you never know where you will end up but it will be quite a journey!!

• Hey Ed! I’m writing you from a small town here in Chile. I’m very high right now, but I just wanted you to know that I love you and hope that you come back soon to Chile

EOB Official
Love you too but take it easy on the grass!! Don't overdo it.. moderation ;)

We gave @radiohead legendary frontman @thomyorke a radio station. He filled it with, as he puts it, “Whatever has hit me over the head.” Listen now to In the Absence of Thereof... Only on Sonos Radio.
Photo: Alex Lake pic.twitter.com/TEU4fAcKgS

— Sonos (@Sonos) April 21, 2020

A million thanks to Ed for his time and kindness, replying to many questions including the most trivial ones for nearly 2 hours. I've compiled the whole lot to make it more readable for your convenience. You can get the original stuff from Indiehead's AMA archives here.

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petra_tetris 
Do you manage all of your social media accounts or do you have someone doing it for you?

EOB_Official 
Bit of both.. I do most of the instagram and actually enjoying.. someone else does twitter and I try to stay away from it as it seems to be a load of angry men being abusive to one another..

2.
WannaTalkAboutKanye
Hello Ed, I'm interested in your views on kindness and being humble in general as a personality trait. How do you go through everyday life without losing that sentiment, given that our society is pushing these ideals of 'selfishness or else you will get walked over'... There's so much negativity in the world... I struggle with this in everyday life. Any tips on how to maintain that balance without slipping to the sides?

EOB_Official 
Be the change you want.. not always easy.. but it's interesting the more you walk the path of humility and kindness, the more of it you experience.. don't watch the news the whole time.. and don't let the bastards get you down!!

3.
Drag0nBinder
Hi! Ed, I would like to know which is your favorite song to play live with Radiohead? and also the least favourite?

EOB_Official
Favourite = Let Down or Weird Fishes Least favourite = Bangers and mash

4.
trashypanini
Hi, Ed!! Thanks for doing this. Since listening to EARTH (and feeling such an uplifting sensation in all the tracks—similar to what I felt in part of In Rainbows, even in the more punchy tracks) I was wondering if Radiohead’s “In Rainbows” served as a sonic template (intentionally or not) for EARTH in any way? Or if the “In Rainbows” era inspired you to put pen to paper and craft? As you can tell I love In Rainbows lol.

EOB_Official
In rainbows wasn't an influence but I really love that record.. possibly my favourite RH album..

5.
jacobn28
How did Cuttooth not make it onto Amnesiac?

EOB_Official:
Now you're speaking my language .. agree

6.
FredSamK
Hi Ed! Who is your favourite film director? What is your favourite horror film?

 EOB_Official
Christopher Nolan.. Interstellar is the greatest.. don't watch horror anymore but I loved the Omen trilogy back in the day

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no-more-loneliness (that's me!)
Hi Ed! Another question probably more interesting than my previous one: Reading/listening to your many interviews recently and before that, I was under the impression you had some interest in quantum physics. Am I right? If so, what's your view on the morphic/source field (also called unified field of consciousness)?
I'm half-way throught this book, The Source Fields Investigations by David Wilcock. It's fascinating. Explains a lot of things and help me cope with my mental blocks, you know, rationality vs intuition and stuff.

EOB_Official:
I'm really interested in a lot of this stuff.. the place where science meets spirituality.. quantum physics is fascinating.. I'm basically interested in anything that tries to explain this extraordinary thing called life and living on a sphere rotating around the a central Sun.. I mean when you pull out.. how extraordinary is this??!!

8.

zootndoot
Hey Ed, cheers for doing this and hope you are doing well! I was wondering how your time at Manchester University influenced and inspired your music?
My girlfriend is currently studying there and whenever I visit it’s hard not to become completely enamoured by the music scene up there. Definitely something in the air to this day. Thanks mate!

EOB_Official
Hey... loved going to Manchester ..was there from '87-90.. right in the epicentre of Madchester.. I wanted to go to Uni in a great music city.. there's no finer.. learnt a lot.. DJ'd, put on gigs, ran a club .. all sorts..

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BeholaUnbanned
Hi Ed. Was it a conscious nod to Dark Side of the Moon that the second side of Earth (which has a prism on its cover) opens with a song in 7/4 about money, or was that just a coincidence?

EOB_Official
Oh man.. is that true? Complete coincidence.. I know Nick Mason a bit.. such a lovely man.. he wrote a not for Philip saying we (Radiohead) were his favourite Floyd tribute band.. cheeky bugger

10.

gsheedy
Hi Ed, thanks for doing this! I love your work, Radiohead or otherwise. It is truly inspiring. For my question, I'll go a little pedal-nerd on ya: tell me why I should or shouldn't acquire an older, big-box Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man like yours. Pros and cons? What do you like/dislike about it? I've wanted one forever, largely inspired by your usage in Radiohead and demonstrated on That Pedal Show, but I've never had the chance to try one to see if it lives up to the hype/expense. Thanks so much! :)

EOB_Official
Buy one .. deluxe mem man.. you will never regret it young apprentice!

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yfnchn
Ed, this might be a more personal question, but I’ve been reading your new interviews lately, and I’ve found a lot of things you said to be very wise and inspiring.
What do you do when you’re feeling down? How do you mange to have faith in yourself? To focus more on the bright side? I know these happens to every human, and I’d really love to hear your experiences and thoughts.

EOB_Official
Thank you .. great question.. the most important thing that helps me is my daily meditation .. I taught myself about 18 years ago... it's such a profoundly important exercise for me.. and others..

12.

Roofy11
Hi Ed hope you're feeling better!
Firstly I want to ask (if it hasn't been asked of you already of course) what inspired you to do a solo album in the first place? Was it feeling that you couldn't fully express your ideas and potential through Radiohead alone or something completely different? Also second less serious question. Are you aware of the whole "Eeeeeed" thing where many people compare your backing vocals in Radiohead to be you essentially singing your name. Especially on songs such as Weird Fishes and Lift. I read somewhere that you said you had noticed that crowds were singing your part on Weird Fishes and thought it was sweet. Just thought it would be interesting to know what the subject thinks. Also thank you for doing this AMA!

EOB_Official
I was unaware of the EEEDDDDD thing in weird fishes.. like you wrote, I thought everyone liked singing along.. it's such a lovely moment in the show.. love playing that song..

13.

halseykale
Hi Ed! I'd like to know something more about Let Down, my favourite song. I always cry at the end, no matter what. So, how was it like to write Let Down? How much "Ed O'Brien" is there in the song? Who came up with the basic core of Let Down for the first time? And whatever else you want to add about the song will be greatly appreciated. That song speaks to my soul. Thank you for everything you did.

EOB_Official
It's probably my favourite RH song along with weird fishes.. when we recorded it, it was essentially live and it felt like as Quincey Jones would say that God just walked through the room.. it was an incredibly spiritual moment... so happy that you feel it too

14.

carohope
Hi Ed, You’ve been talking about the music of Earth like in a way like you view it almost as a spiritual healing ritual. Is that a new found realization or so,etching you’ve been always been feeling about your music. I’ve always recognized that element at Radiohead concerts. I’d really appreciate any of your thoughts on this. Also I wanted to say that while at first I thought it terrible that just as you were rolling out your first tour ever you got shit down by coronavirus, but now it almost seems uncannily like I really need your album RIGHT NOW because I find it so soothing and healing. Which circles round back to ,y original question. Thanks for being yourself always.

EOB_Official
Thank you for your question.. for me, great music has a spiritual dimension.. a magic.. and that's one of the things I love about music is that it can tap into that mysterious part of one's life... Thank you for the lovely words.. hope you are doing ok..

15.

Obtuse_1
Ed, the album is amazing and the cover-art is especially beautiful. I can tell that this album will be timeless. I have two questions: What are some influences that went into the artwork? Also, do you have any favorite novels you can recommend? I am relieved that you are feeling better. Thank you for doing this. Mitakuye Oyasin.

EOB_Official
Thank you Mitakuye.. The artwork was done by Andeas Brooks and we were really influenced by the artwork of Johannes Itten.. he taught at the Bauhaus and was a Mazdaznian.. a branch of Zoroastrianism .. really interesting man

16.

jpnny
Hi Ed! Congratulations on the new album. Will the dates for the second half of your tour be postponed or rescheduled with everything going on the world? I couldn’t make it to the first Toronto show so I’m hoping I don’t miss you again! Hope you’re doing well xo Ps. Treefingers is my most played song from Radiohead’s entire discography

EOB_Official
good man .. like your style..

17.

prosecuted-hamburger
Is man good or evil by nature?

EOB_Official
That is a question that has been asked by Philosophers for hundreds of years... I think basically kind .. 90% wants to basically co-exist, respect and get by with others.. it's the 10% that cause the shit.. But what I will say is that I think one of the fascinating aspects to walking this planet is that the seeds of destruction and potential for good are within each of us.. and that's the question, which path or choices ae you going to make.. thanks for the question

18.

In_Amnesiac
Hi Ed! Just wanted to say I’m so grateful for your ability to connect with your audience at Radiohead concerts. It means so much to share the physical expression of the music with you and makes me feel like I’m a part of the band. All the best, Lonnie

EOB_Official
I love that connection with the audience.. it means the world to me..

19.

shadowsinthemist
Hey Ed. Been a fan since 1997! Just wanted to say the album is fantastic, and what did you have for tea tonight?! Mike

EOB_Official
nice one Mike.. veggie curry..

20.

LarksTongues1974
Hello Ed. I wanted to know more about the live at the MTV beach house performance you did with Radiohead back in 93 where Thom screams at the camera and jumps into a pool. Was any of that planned or was that just a spur of the moment thing. Thank you and much love

EOB_Official
spur of the moment.. Thom was getting more and more pissed off with Kennedy the presenter... I don't think she understood his animosity!

21.

no452
Ed, I read your somewhat dismissive response to a question regarding a Kid A / Amnesiac box set recently. The OKC Minidisc leak as well as the OKNOTOK release were a heaven send. I am also a big fan of your diary entries from around that time. Please tell me that this project is not cancelled or shelved indefinitely.
Also, what happened to that Minidisc version of Lift? Seems way more fleshed out than the single cut. I bet there's an interesting story about that.
Really enjoying the new tracks. Keep on being awesome and get well soon.

EOB_Official
Never liked that version of Lift.. at one stage it was one of the best songs we had ever done.. it was killer, but too much pressure and expectation in the studio neutered it.. I'm sure that there will be KidA Amnesiac stuff.. all I said is that I find it hard to get excited by old stuff.. realise it's different for a fan of those records.. but when you've lived those moments it's a bit like going back in time..

22.

Shushisha
Ed, I read that when Robert Plant saw you playing exclusively with yours pedals with Radiohead he understood that what defined a good guitarists evolved from « guitar skills » to « play and create new sound ». What do you think about that ?

EOB_Official
I love Robert.. the one time we met, he was very lovely and he said when he saw us performing live, he realised that the days of virtuosos in bands was over!! Hilarious ..

23.

KasaiUchu_Stardust
Hi Ed! First of all thank you for doing this AMA, I’m a huge fan and this is a great chance! Secondly, I would like to hear your view on the possible contradiction between the artists intent and the listener’s personal experience. When you make a song, do you want people to feel a certain way or do you want it to be open to interpretation, and is it important to you? (An example for this situation would be someone feeling happy while listening to a song which is generally considered -maybe even by the creator himself- sad, but not necessarily as ‘’on the surface’’ as this) PS: I was really worried when you said you’ve contacted with the virus but I’m really really glad you are doing well now! Stay Safe Please <3 ! Also, I was really excited for the concert you’ve announced for Istanbul in July and got my tickets ASAP (long before all the crisis)... Do you think that concert will happen (not necessarily in July) at all? Thank You VERY Much!!!

EOB_Official
Thank you for asking.. the day you release a record is the day the songs kind of stop being yours.. you've done the work and I LOVE it when someone personalises a song and makes their own interpretation.. Thanks .. feeling better now although it hangs around for a while.. stay well

24.

SquealToTheCops
Hi Ed. I know during the recording of other albums, books have been important to you - for example, Wild by Jay Griffiths. I was wondering what you were reading during the gestation and recording of Earth, and what influence that had on you? Love, Ben

EOB_Official
hey Ben.. yes I read a lot.. love reading .. well I've been reading Thoreau's Walden and as I've had. a lot of things to sign I've been listening to the audiobook ME by Elton John.. what a story and what a lovely man...

25.

Ubir1234
Hey Edward, In early letters to fans - You mentioned being a Manchester United fan - Do you still follow football and the red devils in particular ?

EOB_Official
Yes love Manchester United.. but My son and I are season ticket holders at the mighty Brentford in West London.. he's an Arsenal fan and I'm united ... we bond over the Bees!

26.

Roivon
Hi Ed! Will you consider making an appearance on Tailenders to promote your album to fellow cricket lovers out there?

EOB_Official
yes .. imminently...

27.

Sandra_Tello
Edward, which song from "Earth" makes you feel like it represents you the most, the one that you identify with the most? That song that you can say: it's very Ed O'Brien...

EOB_Official
Olympik .. it's the Mother song on the record..

28.

skalathamus
Hey Ed! I heard you on Ezra Koenig's show Time Crisis recently, it was truly one of the most validating moments of my life to hear you both profess your love for the band Phish. VW and Radiohead have long been two of my all time favorite bands and to hear your appreciation for Phish, an unfairly stigmatized band that everyone loves to hate, was so, so surreal. Since discovering them five years ago, Phish has truly changed everything for me in such a positive way.
My question (related to above): Prior to the pandemic when you were touring with EOB, in what ways has Phish and the jam band sub-genre affected the band's playing on stage? Have you found yourself more willing to take chances and venture into uncharted territories with certain songs? Which songs do you feel allow the most room for improvisation on the new record?

EOB_Official
For me .. I wanted to take the songs into uncharted territory so that it changed each night.. that's what Phish do.. so brave and so musical.. class act

29.

Honeyb1024
Hi Ed, love your album! Would u ever consider doing a Pixies cover at a show? Would love to hear u do something like Wave of Mutilation.

EOB_Official
Thank you NO. 13 Baby .. LOVE that tune

30.

charliehartdrums
Yo Ed! What's your favourite Smiths song?

EOB_Official
This charming man or Headmaster ritual or stop me if you think you've heard this one before

31.

michaelschoenblum
Hi Ed, any wild tour stories from the early days? Much love and respect for doing an AMA, fingers crossed for more radiohead soon.

EOB_Official
not for public consumption!

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no-more-loneliness (that's me again!)
What do you think of music tuned to 432hz? A friend of mine who is a musician tried it and he really felt a differently mostly to his singing (easier) and some sort of comfort. You don't really hear it, you feel it. I couldn't tell myself as I have a hearing impairment and I can't hear some frequencies.

EOB_Official
Its really profound.. Sail On is in 432.. so is cloak of the night.. the whole next album will be in 432 and 444... it's deep stuff

33.

HawkTheHatchet
Hi Ed! OK Computer blew my mind and changed my life when I first heard it as a naive but impressionable youth, and I’ve been a huge fan ever since. This thread is a thrill to follow, so thank you for doing this. If Radiohead lost its damn mind and spent one full tour as a glorified tribute band in bizarro world, what other band/artist would you all cover? Either because you’d most enjoy playing their catalog, because it’s the only one you’d all agree on, or however you want to answer it. Thanks!

EOB_Official
maybe the Smiths or REM?

34.

Mrs_Lecter
Hey, Ed! Me again!
I see you as a very down-to-earth and spiritual kind of guy... As a student of the Occult, Qabalah and Hermeticism, I very much enjoyed that reference to the Emerald Tablet in Brasil (one of my favourite songs from Earth): "as above and so below". So, I'd like to know... What is your relation to these matters? Do you like to read about these philosophies and magickal practices? Thank you for doing this, by the way!

EOB_Official
I'm fascinated by this old knowledge.. Manly P Hall's the secret teachings of all ages.. there's magic out there..

35.

michaelscottpaperco-
Hey Ed, longtime fan. This may be a dumb question, but why did you decide to adopt the EOB moniker when you could've perhaps had more name recognition using Ed O'Brien? (I actually quite like EOB though, so don't think this is me advising against it haha)

EOB_Official
I didn't want to go out under my name .. EOB felt right

36.

nheim/">schlagenheim
Favourite UK band at the moment?

EOB_Official
Foals.. the mighty men from Oxford

37.

Sandra_Tello
What advice can you give to someone who struggles day by day against depression and anxiety?

EOB_Official
Thank you Sandra.. you always write such beautiful words... bravo to you for the work you do being a Nurse.. I hope you are ok... Sending you love and light ..

50.
champ10n0fthew0rld
Hi, Ed! My question is, if you had to describe your album Earth in one word, what would it be and why? I hope you're doing amazing. I love you so much!! -Lilayna

EOB_Official
LOVE....

51.
mixedracecouple
Hey Ed! First I wanna thank you so much for doing this. Radiohead is probably my favorite band ever so I think this is pretty cool. I’m an aspiring guitarist my self and you’ve been a huge inspiration to me. Anyways my question is, if you could have just one guitar pedal, what would you pick and why?

EOB_Official
echoplex ep-3 .. great tape delay with an amazing preamp

52.
helpmeplzzzzzz
Hey Ed, do you like to smoke cannabis? What's your favorite strain you have tried?

EOB_Official
not any more but there was a time....

53.
Thomberi
Hi Ed, Feels amazing writing this to you... Good to hear your are better now. Me and my wife both loved Earth - somehow makes me proud that a Radiohead member is making his own personal way in music industry (and I bet this album will be in many people's mouth (and ears)). I'm particularly interested in getting to know how was your experience in Brazil, what are the things you miss from living there and, on the opposite, what was the things you missed from UK when living there.
By the way, I'm from Argentina, but now living in Ireland for 2 1/2 years (interested in your answer as might be kind of the specular-reflection of my experience. Anyway, hope once this shit is over, you will be presenting Earth in Dublin :)

EOB_Official
So want to come to Dublin... I miss the time with my family living in a different culture.. it was an amazing adventure .. nit all good.. out landlord was a Narcissist and turned against us.. he wasn't Brasilian but a fellow European trying to live like a colonial master!

54.
Dawson79
Hey Ed. You and Jonny usually start Let Down and Weird Fishes standing close together. Is there a story to why? It’s such a nice moment in the shows and nice a connection between you two as musicians/guitarists. Love the new album, we’re lucky enough to see you in Toronto!

EOB_Official
he often says something to me when we stand close to one another for weird fishes in an attempt to make me make a mistake.. I usually tell him to fuck off.. I love this moments when our guitars intertwine.. What's your favourite Foals album and song?

55.
2runamok
He loves Holy Fire

EOB_Official
yes

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Brahmblebee
My daughter's a composer and musician, vegetarian, spiritual, incorporates into her pieces everything she's learning from you. What would it take to make you consider producing her first album?

EOB_Official
it would take more time than I currently have.. but she sounds just fine .. well done her

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no-more-loneliness (that's me once again!)
Trivial question: I read somewhere in some teen magazine Q&A from the 90's Thom describing you as a 'secret Alarm fan'. Did he mean you liked The Alarm but were ashamed of that or something? Or did he mean something else. Come on, I want to know because I have been an Alarm fan. Mike Peters is a lovely person.

EOB_Official
they always take the piss out of me cause I went to see the Alarm in Oxford in May '85.. such a great gig.. seats got thrown.. Mike Peters is a lovely man and a United fan

58.
sebastianbazaes0110
hi ed, What is your favorite drink? greetings from Chile

EOB_Official
organic pai mu tan white tea

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RADIOBOT
Hello There. How do you/Radiohead approach creating a setlist for each night? Thanks :)

EOB_Official
Philip, Thom and I sit down at about 2.30pm on the day of the gig and write the setlist, just before soundcheck...

60.
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EOB_Official
Kiwanuka by Michael Kiwanuka and Grey area by Little Simz.. thank you for the kind words

EOB_Official
Hey Lovely people .. I'm going to love you and leave you.. thank you for your lovely words about EARTH.. I hope you all stay safe and well during this time.. Be kind to yourself, to others and our beautiful planet.. See you soon .. Big love EOBX

Excellent album Ed... 

Many musical influences to be heard here including Radiohead.. Maybe you listen to them perhaps.. :-) 

Great to hear your voice out front and not from within the shadows. 

Brasil is a stand out which should hit the airwaves big time. 

Looking forward to more albums from you..

Stay healthy and safe all... 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMAZING ED!!!

CHEERS!HAPPINESS!

WE WISH YOU ARE HAVING A VERY SPECIAL DAY!

THANKS  A LOT FOR ALL ED!

YOU BRIGHT MY LIFE!

All the best in your life always!

natercia(Planet Ed O' Brien)

1.  @dcMissaci Will there be more songs like Santa Teresa?

ED SAYS: “Santa Teresa is my ambient side. It comes very naturally. I’m definitely in an ambient mood right now.”

2.  @ExitMusicAr Tell us a bit about the cover songs you're playing live. Why did you choose them?

3. @pensinemutine Do you believe that, as Edgar Cayce once said, sound will be the medicine of tomorrow?

ED SAYS: “Totally. Music is frequency. Look at the physics of it all. Everything operates at a frequential level. All diseases have their frequency. Discover what that frequency is and you then have your way in. Bio resonance does this I believe. Very interesting. My dentist did bio resonance in my mouth after extracting a tooth. No blood and no pain!”

4.  @saaaaa12am What is the most memorable thing that happened while you were performing onstage?

ED SAYS: “Probably Glastonbury ’97…”

5.  @manu_marr What would be the order of your guitar pedals in your pedalboard? Why? Cheers and thanks!

ED SAYS: “EQ pedal into Kingsley page boost pedal into Hudson sidecar distortion, into whammy pedal, into mar flanger into catalinbread belle époque delay pedal into electro harmonic memory man pedal… Minimal at the moment, unlike my Radiohead pedalboards”

6.  @yolilondon EOB sounds great live! Please tell us a bit about the new band members, and how did it feel playing your new songs in front of an audience for the first time

ED SAYS: “Alvin Ford Jr plays drums and is from New Orleans. Dishan Abrahams is originally from Sri Lanka, raised in Perth, Australia and now lives in London, he plays bass. Hinako Omori plays keyboards and sings, and Ross Chapman plays guitar and sings. They are truly extraordinary musicians. I feel very lucky that we can play together we were definitely having fun before the lockdown."

7.  @seizenzetsu Which philosophers and authors influence your work? Cheers.

9. @ponkermagoo77 Covid19 has forced us to scale back, to family units, and to a national level, at least physically. How do you think our collective consciousness will shift after this period of isolation? And how will it impact the arts if events like tours just cease to be?

Hello,

I'm currently writing an essay for my university which covers steps companies are taking taking to be more sustainable. I've heard that WASTE is progressive when it comes to ethics and the enironment but I've only heard that through word of mouth.

If there are any articles or blog posts that back this iunformation up I'd greatly appreciate being pointed in the right direction.

Thank you to whoever reads this,

Harry