Thom Yorke has always been an artist who thrives in the space between the intimate and the grand. His latest release, the concert film “Live at Sydney Opera House,” perfectly captures this duality. Filmed during his mesmerizing two-night residency in November 2024, the project offers fans a front-row seat to one of the most visually and sonically ambitious performances of his solo career.
​A Career-Spanning Journey Under the Sails
​The film isn’t just a recording of a show; it’s a curated retrospective of Yorke’s restless creative spirit. Set against the iconic architectural backdrop of the Sydney Opera House, the performance strips away the wall of sound often found in his work with The Smile or Radiohead, leaving behind a haunting, electronic-led vulnerability.
​The setlist is a dream for completists, bridging the gap between his mainstream landmarks and deep-cut collaborations:
- ​Radiohead Staples: Reimagined versions of “Let Down,” “Bloom,” and the ethereal “Everything in Its Right Place.”
- ​Solo & Side Projects: Yorke dives into his work with Atoms for Peace, his haunting contribution to UNKLE (“Rabbit in Your Headlights”), and his 2024 collaboration with Mark Pritchard, “Back in the Game.”
- ​Modern Classics: The visceral “Dawn Chorus” and “Black Swan” serve as emotional anchors throughout the film.
​From Cinema Screens to Global Streams
​After a limited, highly acclaimed theatrical run in Australian cinemas this past March, the full concert film has now been officially released for global audiences. The direction emphasizes the stark, atmospheric lighting and the unique acoustics of the Sydney Opera House, making it feel less like a traditional concert and more like a high-art installation.
​For fans who couldn’t make the trip to Australia in 2024, this film serves as the definitive document of Yorke’s current era—a period defined by a “back to basics” electronic approach that still manages to feel like the future of music.
Tracklist:
Let Down
Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box
Truth Ray
Jigsaw Falling into Place
Rabbit in Your Headlights
Atoms for Peace
Bloom
Not the News
Hearing Damage
Black Swan
Dawn Chorus
Default
Back in the Game
Everything in Its Right Place
All I Need
Cymbal Rush
| Project Detail | Content / Information |
|---|---|
| Film Title | Live at Sydney Opera House |
| Performance Date | November 2024 |
| Cinematic Release | March 2026 (Australia) / Global Stream (April 2026) |
| Key Collaborations | Mark Pritchard, UNKLE, Atoms for Peace |
| Featured Genres | Art-Rock, Experimental Electronic, Ambient |