Weird Fishes
SONG INSPIRED TOUR POSTER
This song-inspired poster is a visual interpretation of the song Weird Fishes/ Arpeggi by Radiohead off their album "In Rainbows". It is designed to represent the deep emotional experience of listening to the music rather than illustrating the lyrics literally. The composition draws on surreal, underwater imagery and contrasting light and shadow to evoke feelings of immersion, tension, and vulnerability present in the song. Organic forms, floating figures, and aquatic creatures reflect themes of depth, isolation, and being pulled beneath the surface, while the layered colour palette enhances the dreamlike, introspective mood. Together, these elements create an expressive, atmospheric poster that translates sound and emotion into a cohesive visual narrative.
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"Weird Fishes/Arpeggi" is a beautifully haunting piece from their 2007 album “In Rainbows” that combines rich instrumentation and existential lyricism. The song expands upon themes of escape, vulnerability, and the human desire to find consolation in the unknown. The repeating, arpeggiated guitar notes evoke the impression of drifting underwater, adding to the surreal aspect of the lyrics. Thom Yorke sings of descending into the deep, where "weird fishes" flourish, as a metaphor for escaping emotional numbness or the limitations of normalcy. There is a conflict between surrender and resistance—between letting go and the dread of becoming lost. Ultimately, it's an exploration on confronting inner fears and the prospect of transformation through immersion in the unknown.
This song-inspired poster is a visual interpretation of the song Weird Fishes/ Arpeggi by Radiohead off their album "In Rainbows".. It is designed to represent the deep emotional experience of listening to the music rather than illustrating the lyrics literally. The composition draws on surreal, underwater imagery and contrasting light and shadow to evoke feelings of immersion, tension, and vulnerability present in the song. Organic forms, floating figures, and aquatic creatures reflect themes of depth, isolation, and being pulled beneath the surface, while the layered colour palette enhances the dreamlike, introspective mood. Together, these elements create an expressive, atmospheric poster that translates sound and emotion into a cohesive visual narrative.
IN RAINBOWS
Maya Linossi, 2025
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