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X-clusive: Radiohead To Return To Studio
Speaking exclusively to Xfm, Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood has been talking about working solo on his new soundtrack album ‘Bodysong’, the surprisingly happy progress of a world tour, the upcoming Earls Court gig and going back into the studio with Radiohead.

On the eve of the release of his ‘Bodysong' soundtrack album (taken from the movie of the same name) Greenwood spoke to Xfm’s John Kennedy about the project which, while the guitarist’s first solo project, wasn’t totally free from Radiohead’s influence,

"Radiohead were asked to do it, but they were keen to have some time off,” Greenwood said, “And I’m never keen to have time off. I did it in the Radiohead studio though, using some of the techniques learnt on ‘Kid A’, so it felt like an extension in a way rather than a new start.

“I was still asking for advice from which ever bandmates turned up at the studio, as people were always popping in to write or rehearse, and Colin [Greenwood - Radiohead bassist] is on the album anyway.”

Not that ‘Bodysong’ marks the start of a new career for the guitarist as a solo soundtrack composer.

“I’d only do it again if everyone else in the band was taking time off,” he explained, “While it’s fun and can be productive, compared to Radiohead stuff its still a pleasant waste of time. What Thom [Yorke] is doing is really important and there’s lots of good music to be made. That’s where my heart is, that’s where my passions lie.”

Tomorrow (November 27) also sees Radiohead playing the second of two concerts at Earls Court in London as part of what seems to have been a very enjoyable world tour.

“I’ve never seen a gig at Earls Court," Greenwood continued, "But I’ve had people say for all the indoor venues in the country, it’s the best, and of course we’re looking forward to it. It’s still quite weird though, knowing we’re going to be playing in front of so many people, I’m still not used to it.

"Strangely it’s been fun and exhilarating for the whole tour and there’s only a few weeks to go so hopefully we can keep the momentum of general excitement and happiness. It’s fun right now, we’re having a real laugh, it might not sound like it, but we are."

He also explained that Radiohead would hopefully be returning to the studio to start work on new material as soon as the tour is over, saying, “It’s straight back to some kind of work I hope. There are already lots of songs and half written songs, so there’s things for us to chew on already.”

Listen to Radiohead live from Earls Court on Music:Response on 104.9 Xfm tomorrow (November 27) from 7.00pm. For more information, click here.

Radiohead's full remaining European tour dates are: