harry patch (in memory of)

So a couple of days ago this Radiohead single came out of nowhere... apparently a tribute to the last surviving World War I veteran in Britain. I immediately went to the source to see what this was all about, and Thom Yorke, as usual, had some beautiful words to say about the song which i highly recommend you take the time to read 

http://www.radiohead.com/deadairspace/index.php?c=495

The lyrics are very moving and an utterly sincere cry for peace that's so rare in an age where people just wear peace signs on t-shirts or tote bags and feel as if they've done their part for humanity. When I heard the opening orchestral strains of the track, I was a little concerned that this was going to turn into some sappy Muse circa Absolution type of thing (in fact, it reminded me a bit of the strings in Muse's absolutely cringe-worthy "Blackout") but I shouldn't have doubted Radiohead for one second, because songs like Harry Patch (In Memory Of) are what distance Radiohead from any type of Muse comparison, showing that Thom Yorke possesses a quality Matthew Bellamy will never have: restraint. Radiohead's understated tribute to Harry Patch was gorgeous in its simplicity and not the slightest bit nationalistic as one might've feared from a war vet tribute. It was merely a majestic ocean of sound with Thom Yorke's beautifully broken voice floating on top.