Thom Yorke to be in Rome to present "Children of Men"

Thom Yorke is heading back to Rome, but this time not for a concert - rather, for an evening dedicated to cinema. Thom Yorke will be among the guests at the new edition of “Il Cinema in Piazza”, the event organized by the Fondazione Piccolo America which, from May 28 to July 12, will bring screenings and talks to various spaces across the capital, including Piazza San Cosimato, Parco della Cervelletta and Monte Ciocci.
The appointment with the Radiohead frontman is set for July 2 at 9:15pm at Parco della Cervelletta, where he will introduce a screening of “Children of Men”, the film directed by Alfonso Cuarón in 2006 that has since become one of the most influential titles in contemporary science fiction. For Yorke, it will be an unusual appearance, in the role of guest and host for the evening.

The English musician's presence fits into an already well-established relationship with the language of cinema. In recent years Yorke has composed soundtracks such as those for Luca Guadagnino's “Suspiria” and Daniele Luchetti's “Confidenza”, pairing his music production with a growing attention to imagery, editing and the visual dimension of his projects. Rome also holds an important place in his private and creative life: the musician spends part of the year in the capital, in the house that once belonged to Italo Calvino.
The connection to “Children of Men” also runs through Radiohead's music. The film features “Life In A Glasshouse”, a track from 2001's “Amnesiac”, used in a scene set in the home of Jasper, the character played by Michael Caine, during his dialogue with Theo, played by Clive Owen. A discreet musical detail, but one that has stuck with the band's fans.

Meanwhile, speculation continues to swirl around Yorke's next solo work. While promoting “Blue Morpho”, Ed O'Brien reportedly told the Consequence podcast that the singer will release a new album by the end of the year. In recent days Yorke also returned to the stage alongside Flea of Atoms For Peace at London's KOKO: the two performed “Traffic Lights”, from the bassist's solo album “Honora”, as well as a rendition of Marvin Gaye's “Got To Give It Up”.

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