Radiohead for Solo Piano II

JOSH COHEN

Josh Cohen presents a program of improvised solo piano arrangements from his second band-approved Radiohead songbook.

Thu 7 Aug
Radiohead for Solo Piano II

Radiohead for Solo Piano II

Master of improvisation, Berlin-based Australian pianist Josh Cohen takes on legendary rock band Radiohead in this live show of idiosyncratic covers from the group’s famous back catalogue – interpretations that have gone viral on YouTube with more than ten million views and counting.

Although fiercely protective of their reputation, it’s not surprising that the band gave Cohen the green light to release two official songbooks and perform their songs around the world. Audacious in his approach to music and innovative in his playing range between classical and jazz, Cohen’s skills are truly dynamic, instantly elevating these iconic songs to a whole new level.

Photo credit: Frankie Casillo

Dates
Thu 7 Aug
Where
Studio 1 - HOTA Central
Duration
Doors - 6pm
Performance - 7pm
Tickets
Adult $49
Senior $39
Student $39

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Times
Thu 07 August - 7:00pm

#About Josh Cohen

Josh Cohen (b. 1984 Auckland, New Zealand) is an Australian composer, pianist and ambient artist based in Berlin known for a unique style that merges jazz and modern classical music, as well as spirited live performances inspired by electronic music sets.

Josh’s innovative and improvisational approach to playing conjures all the dynamism of iconic electronic music producers merging it with the rich atmospheres of Impressionist pianists. A unique synthesis of classical and jazz training underscores his sound but it is the sense of space, simplicity and intensity of emotion that have driven over 20 million YouTube views and granted Radiohead’s approval for songbooks featuring Josh’s idiosyncratic arrangements to be released by their publisher Faber Music.

In 2019, Josh released his songbook Radiohead for Solo Piano, containing a band-approved selection of improvised and innovatively arranged Radiohead tracks published by Faber Music and featuring artwork by Radiohead artist Stanley Donwood. Josh shared Livestreams from Clifton Hill — a nine-and-a-half-hour series of ten weekly improvisations live-streamed between May and August 2021.

After moving to Berlin in 2022, Josh released his debut album of solo piano works in 2023 entitled Weird Time Signature via his new label DNTWIG. Recorded in the Église Saint-Michel in Lagrasse, South of France, Josh shared Lagrasse Organ Jam in June 2024 – a 27-minute improvisation exploring the many synth-esque subtleties and nuances not ordinarily found in traditional organ music. In November 2024, Josh released his second band-approved songbook Radiohead for Solo Piano II via Faber Music, once again featuring artwork by artist Stanley Donwood. He is currently working on the Emergency Piano Hotline — an online tutorial project for his Radiohead arrangements.


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