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Thom Yorke Writes New Songs For Tibet Film
Ben Hewitt , January 5th, 2010 09:39

Radiohead frontman pens three new tracks for documentary

Thom Yorke has written three new songs for a forthcoming documentary about Tibet Music Website Twenty Four Bit revealed this week.

Yorke, along with composer Philip Glass and singer Damien Rice, will provide music for When The Dragon Swallowed The Sun, a documentary from director Dirk Simon that explores Tibet's complex political struggle with China.

Other artists contributing to the soundtrack include Björk, Eric Clapton, UNKLE and Massive Attack's Rob Del Naja.