The Flaming Lips

[nastley]

Okay I searched the board and couldn't find a thread already so here:

Who on here is a big Flaming Lips fan? So far the only people I've encountered that are fans (throughout my brief lifetime as a Lips fan) have been people I know that like Muse. Was wondering if this was a common thing at all? And if either Muse or the Lips liked each others stuff?

I'm terribly gutted actually as I missed their set at BDO this year (a friend got to be part of the menagerie on stage - lucky bugger!) but I'm living in hope they'll come back to NZ. I mean we got Muse finally!

Other questions: what's everyone's favourite album/song? I only actually own Yoshimi so far (through lack of $$) but my favourite songs would be Fight Test, Yoshimi Pt.1 and Waitin' For a Superman. And maybe Bad Days and Chewin' the Apple of Your Eye... okay that'll do!!

So yeah: rant and rave about the Lips :D

[Ullalume]

favourite song: Do you realize. Not really a muse fan much anymore so i don't know if it's a common thing.

[manic_ash]

yeah i love the flaming lips too, great band live! :)

[nastley]

:'(

*kicks self* Every day that passes I regret the fact I didn't see them even more!

Did you see them at either T or Glasto last year?

[supermansam88]

The Flaming Lips are so fricken good!

[nastley]

I heard a rumour that they might come back to Big Day Out next year but sadly I think it's just a rumour. They'll probably still be working on their new album then and the film.

But The Chemical Brothers are playing BDO and if they play The Golden Path won't they need Wayne? *looks hopeful*

[manic_ash]

i saw flaming lips in plymouth it was bloody brilliant, confetti flying everywhere, loads of balloons & also wayne blew up this giant ballon on satge so that it burst & loads more bits of confetti & balloons came out of it, also the animal costumes, i want to try & be a tiger next time i see them, i think i would look ok in stripes lol :)

[nastley]

Are they playing quite big venues in England? I guess if they go out and play places like Plymouth and Brighton still (no offence meant!) they can't be that big in the UK.

My friend (probably pissed as and stoned out of his head after a whole day at BDO) said he was talking to this American guy for a while and the guy asked him if he wanted to don an animal costume and dance onstage and he was like "yep, sure, cool" he didn't have a clue he was talking to Corey or anything. Didn't know anything about how fans would kill (in a figurative sense) to do this. He told me he was a lion but I wasn't sure if there was a lion and maybe he got confused with a tiger if he was so out of it. How unfair! This same guy also spent the night drinking with Muse! (don't feel so bad about that though as I was there too)

I mean he's a fan of the music but isn't aware of much else and still he gets to hang out with all these bands almost unwittingly. Wish I had that luck!

The live shows sound amazing but I'm still not completely hooked on the idea of fully grown men in animal suits (though I think they normally pick petite females - said friend is 6'3) they freak me out! I hated Disneyland...

[Sarah]

I only have their last album but I have been meaning to buy more, I love all the songs I have ever heard of theirs. I love Mercury Rev too.

[Sarah]

Rarr. New single. Wayne Coyne is fucking sexy as a pirate.

[fiona]

i saw flaming lips in plymouth it was bloody brilliant,
I was there! In answer to nastley, they're just too alternative to fill really big venues. Then again, Green Day played Plymouth only last month!

New album out soon I hope, woo!

[end of part one]

I was there!
Me too! Probably the most uplifting gig ive ever been to :D
Never thought i would be lucky enough to see them live but ive seen them twice now!
Fav songs: do you realize, feeling yourself disintegrate
Fav album: zaireeka

[Fux]

I can't help but grin like a dumb shit when listening to TFL. They make me feel happeh.

[Wowee Zowee]

got The Soft Bulletin and was blown away:D

[Beast Love]

this here giraffe...

[BlackoutMatt]

THEY PLAYED IN PLYMOUTH?!?!

when was this? can't believe I missed it...

TSB is one of the bestest pop albums ever. :D

[Glenn Stefani]

Next time Flaming Lips are in the UK I'm going! Who's coming with?

Wayne Coyne seems like the nicest man ever and they just make the most beautifully uplifting and hopeful music. And if you've seen their DVD ("Fearless Freaks") you'll know they're proper rock'n'roll and not just a bunch of hippies!

On Friday their MySpace bulletin featured Wayne Coyne trying to find homes for puppies of a stray in his neighbourhood. The photos were the sweetest thing you've ever seen.:happy:

I can see why Muse fans like the Flaming Lips stuff. They're like 2 sides of the same Coyne (sorry, that was so bad!). Muse are like the panic phase of the end of the world and Flaming Lips are like the joyful acceptance stage.

[BlackoutMatt]

I love him, he's ace...:D

and I love your name!

[Sarah]

Would so marry him if he asked..

[Glenn Stefani]

Would so marry him if he asked..

+1:p

[Glenn Stefani]

I love him, he's ace...:D

and I love your name!

He's one helluva dude

and thanks;)

[Blue lagoon]

I have The Flaming Lips DVD it's good.;)

[Glenn Stefani]

I'm so happy!

I'm going to see Flaming Lips at the Royal Albert Hall in April :D

Standing tickets & everything! W00t:happy:

[Gem]

Mmmmm, Manchester in April :D :D :D

[BlackoutMatt]

Mmmmm, Manchester in April :D :D :D

I second that emotion.


:LOL: :D

[Ril]

Ooh I might go see them. I think they're playing in Birmingham. :)

[Wowee Zowee]

how fucking ace is The W.A.N.D.

ahhh ammmmmaaaazing <3

[Glenn Stefani]

how fucking ace is The W.A.N.D.

ahhh ammmmmaaaazing <3

Very fucking ace :yesey:

[MuseStudy1]

Coming April 4th. Personally I love the Lips and this might be their best yet, the guitar is back and it does wonders.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/esquared/B000EGDNCW.jpg

There are illegal copies floating around the net but I don't know the policy here on linking to one of the downloads so to be on the safe side I won't... E-mail me or just google it. It's worth whatever amount of time you spend searching it down. It's really, really, really amazing; like best of the new millennium kind of good, though it takes some getting used to.

[Wowee Zowee]

theres already a thread.
and fuck off with the album leaks you prick...bloody wait for the album to be released.

[BlackoutMatt]

*has resisted leaks so far*

it's hard, but with bands like the Flips, you need to wait for the release. Then rush to the nearest record shop, gleefully pick up a copy, impatiently toying with the case and admiring the artwork as you wait to be served...tearing off the celophane wrapping...opening the case...taking the CD out...admiring the inlay...

etc, etc.

[Wowee Zowee]

*has resisted leaks so far*

it's hard, but with bands like the Flips, you need to wait for the release. Then rush to the nearest record shop, gleefully pick up a copy, impatiently toying with the case and admiring the artwork as you wait to be served...tearing off the celophane wrapping...opening the case...taking the CD out...admiring the inlay...

etc, etc.
exactly what I said but in a more harsh tone;)

[Ril]

Is the Seven Nation Army one on the new album, or is it an old track?

[Wowee Zowee]

Is the Seven Nation Army one on the new album, or is it an old track?
I believe thats a cover.

[Ril]

I believe thats a cover.
I know it's a cover foo!

[Wowee Zowee]

I know it's a cover foo!
well why would they put a cover on their new album?

[MuseStudy1]

Yeah the covers are on something else. I'm sorry but when it comes to bands like the Lips I can't resist. I don't know I guess it's that though I really like them I've only been something resembling a "fan" until like the last month and even then I wasn't totally sure. The leaked version lacks two of the tracks and the mix probably isn't final as the vocals seems to get completely lost in the background from time to time. It's amazing stuff though, I was stunned at the quality of it to the point that I think they may be my all time favorite American band with either Radiohead or Pink Floyd being my favorite overall.

[Ril]

well why would they put a cover on their new album?
The same reason Muse might put a cover on an album?

Yeah the covers are on something else. I'm sorry but when it comes to bands like the Lips I can't resist. I don't know I guess it's that though I really like them I've only been something resembling a "fan" until like the last month and even then I wasn't totally sure. The leaked version lacks two of the tracks and the mix probably isn't final as the vocals seems to get completely lost in the background from time to time. It's amazing stuff though, I was stunned at the quality of it to the point that I think they may be my all time favorite American band with either Radiohead or Pink Floyd being my favorite overall.

You like cool bands. :happy:

[Wowee Zowee]

new album is rather awesome.

[christoph]

Right on brutha. I'm listening now for the first time, and every song so far had been spiffing.

[spaceboy250]

had it for a little while now, some tracks are growers but this is being played stupid amounts on my pod atm.

great album.

Also recommened for download or purchase 'Fearless Freaks' documentary about the flips (somewhat) by the flips. Excellent viewing.

[Wowee Zowee]

wiittth alll yourr powweer.

[Decades]

New album's good, at first I was a little skeptical but it's really a grower. There's always the trouble when listening to it to not listen to The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song loads...

[Wowee Zowee]

New album's good, at first I was a little skeptical but it's really a grower. There's always the trouble when listening to it to not listen to The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song loads...
yeah it's not their best album but its still fantastic just because its a Flaming Lips album and they make amazing music.

[Decades]

yeah it's not their best album but its still fantastic just because its a Flaming Lips album and they make amazing music.

It's no Soft Bulletin but then again, what is? It's certainly up there with Yoshimi, in my opinion. Probably the best album of the year so far, anyway

[breaking_porcelain]

The new film clip is rather nice + political, + ends with someone dressed in an animal suit. Very flaming lips-esque.

[Wowee Zowee]

wiittth alll yourr powweer.

[Stu]

they will be playing Bournemouth :)
I might try and go

[Wowee Zowee]

they will be playing Bournemouth :)
I might try and go
you will go to the ball and you shall dance!

[Beast Love]

Purchased me Yoshimi battles the Pink Robots today.

Nice.

[Max Power]

Love The Flaming Lips and am hoping to catch them in Birmingham later this year...

'Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots' is just a perfect album

[Beast Love]

Love The Flaming Lips and am hoping to catch them in Birmingham later this year...

'Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots' is just a perfect album

I think I might try and buy tickets for when they play in brighton early november (or around then).

I bought At War with the Mystics today. That is also a good buy. And it has that song from that...beer advert...or something. An advert, with the 4 guys dancing...

[Max Power]

I think I might try and buy tickets for when they play in brighton early november (or around then).

I bought At War with the Mystics today. That is also a good buy. And it has that song from that...beer advert...or something. An advert, with the 4 guys dancing...

Yes... that track (It Overtakes Me) is something else... brilliant!

I love the fact that The Flaming Lips seem to go into the studio and make a record doing what the hell they want. And the fact that it works so well!

[KevShmev]

I am a big fan of The Flaming Lips' last three albums, and will be seeing them for the first time in a few weeks. I probably like At War With the Mystics the most, although The Soft Bulletin is amazingly consistent.

[nastley]

*sniff* I have still not seen them. Maybe this Big Day Out they and Muse will be in New Zealand again :)

It's been a long time since I've been around these parts but someone mentioned Zaireeka was their favourite album - is it really as amazing a concept as it sounds?

Oh and to whoever wanted to know where the Seven Nation Army cover was it was either on the Fight Test or Do You Realize?? EPs.

Ahh Wayne. I eternally hate my friend who was a tiger/lion/some form of large cat on stage last time they were here then went with them on a drive out to the beach to watch the sun rise the next day - how unfair that I wasn't there!

[Beast Love]

Ahh Wayne. I eternally hate my friend who was a tiger/lion/some form of large cat on stage last time they were here then went with them on a drive out to the beach to watch the sun rise the next day - how unfair that I wasn't there!

ha ha, that's so cool.

I'm seeing them today :happy: !

I'll hopefully get some decent pictures!

[Siâny]

I saw them on the tv at the Wireless festival and they had a load dancing santa's on stage with them which was entertaining :LOL:
Apparently they got Justin Timberlake to dress up a a dolphin when they appeared on Top of the Pops once, too :erm:

[Wowee Zowee]

I really want Clouds Taste Metallic.

[kiernana]

they are probably one of the best live peformers i've seen. they just really put on a complete show. its' not just music, it's everything. highly recommend going if you can.

[pira]

I really want Clouds Taste Metallic.Still need it?

[Beast Love]

they are probably one of the best live peformers i've seen. they just really put on a complete show. its' not just music, it's everything. highly recommend going if you can.
http://static.flickr.com/108/289249338_eab9f407ac.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/122/289249339_1c5fc7b5bb.jpg

:happy: :happy:

[kuz]

i want to see them live :( tell the bastards to come tour australia. preferably for Big Day Out.

[she_had_a_username]

I saw them last night! It was fucking amazing!

Coyne is a legend.

[ButterflyPyromaniac]

they are probably one of the best live peformers i've seen. they just really put on a complete show. its' not just music, it's everything. highly recommend going if you can.

Unless you don't do flashing lights :erm:


Other than that,

Ohwows!!!!!
So so so fun!!

[Beast Love]

I saw them last night! It was fucking amazing!

Coyne is a legend.
he is darned cool.

[Beast Love]

I'm thinking about selling my ticket for the sold out gig at the Hammersmith Apollo next monday. 'tis a bit short notice and all.

P.M me if anyone wants it!!

[Judderman]

Just got back from the lips gig in manchester was realllllly good, i really enjoyed it! i got so many good photos :D eep! so happy

Muse on friday/saturday though so even better!

EEP

Si

[Riggy]

I've got the Yoshimi Vs The Pink Robots album, got it the other year while i was in meadowhall, it's fantastic, they were a real breath of m usical fresh air at the time.

[Navy-Bean]

Anyone know if they are coming to Japan anytime? I really want to see them live!


http://www.merchgroup.com/manufacturer.php?art=49

[Judderman]

UFOs at the ZOO dvd.
WOOOW its making me shiver it soooooooooooooo good! soo want to see them like again. :D

[WutDaFucksy]

they taking a rest at the mo i presume? i love these guys :happy:

[Judderman]

they taking a rest at the mo i presume? i love these guys :happy:

they are doing some us shows i think, and oklahoma on NYE... blah... have you seen the dvd. man its AWESOMe.

[WutDaFucksy]

they are doing some us shows i think, and oklahoma on NYE... blah... have you seen the dvd. man its AWESOMe.

nah i havent, ive seen Race for the Prize from it on youtube, looks amaze! :happy:

[WutDaFucksy]

http://www.xfm.co.uk/news/2008/xfms-alternative-christmas-message

Basically, 3pm on Xmas Day, Wayne will do a Christmas Speech on XFM to rival the Queen's...



edit: wow... nearly 13 months since the last post in here

[Beast Love]

http://www.xfm.co.uk/news/2008/xfms-alternative-christmas-message

Basically, 3pm on Xmas Day, Wayne will do a Christmas Speech on XFM to rival the Queen's...



edit: wow... nearly 13 months since the last post in here


OH, how did I not know about this!?

[Judderman]

<333 just watching UFOs at the zoo. <33333 :happy:

a uk tour would be great, even if they played the manc apollo again, i would go again.

[Davy]

New UK tour:

London Troxy (November 10)
Portsmouth Guildhall (13)
Glasgow O2 Academy (15)
Manchester Academy (16)
Birmingham Academy (17)

:D But pah, I don't think I can make it. I can't afford to spend more time away from Uni traveling to gigs.

[Judderman]

Arrrh how come every gig is in november this year!!!!

[Meep]

New UK tour:

London Troxy (November 10)
Portsmouth Guildhall (13)
Glasgow O2 Academy (15)
Manchester Academy (16)
Birmingham Academy (17)

:D But pah, I don't think I can make it. I can't afford to spend more time away from Uni traveling to gigs.
Get the fuck IN :dance:

I must get tickets for Glasgow....! I wonder how much it'll be?

[Judderman]

Get the fuck IN :dance:

I must get tickets for Glasgow....! I wonder how much it'll be?

Last uk tour was 20 pounds... So id say 22.50 maybe? Possibly 25...

[Meep]

Last uk tour was 20 pounds... So id say 22.50 maybe? Possibly 25...
Oooh OK I can do that.

Aww man I'm well excited already. Been dying to see them for ages. Especially since I found out they were playing rockness while I wasn't in scotland :indiff:

[seregon]

New UK tour:

London Troxy (November 10)
Portsmouth Guildhall (13)
Glasgow O2 Academy (15)
Manchester Academy (16)
Birmingham Academy (17)

:D But pah, I don't think I can make it. I can't afford to spend more time away from Uni traveling to gigs.

Ffs :mad: These bands think I'm made of money man

[Gem]

YEAAAHHH!!!!

When do those bad boys go on sale?

[Meep]

YEAAAHHH!!!!

When do those bad boys go on sale?
This friday! http://www.ents24.com/web/artist/1156/The_Flaming_Lips.html

[Gem]

This friday! http://www.ents24.com/web/artist/1156/The_Flaming_Lips.html

Oh my word, I'm totally there!! :happy::happy::happy::happy:
EDIT: Oh shit, I'll be in my new flat, with no net, arrrggghhh :(

[Wowee Zowee]

I shall be there fo shoooo.

[seregon]

I want to go! :( It's too near Muse

[Judderman]

ents24 says tickets are £20.... interesting.

my november is getting to busy however :-/ meh. itll be worth it.

[seregon]

If it's £20 I may consider it cause that's quite reasonable. Shit sticks

[Judderman]

If it's £20 I may consider it cause that's quite reasonable. Shit sticks

£25 for london... usual price bumpage... :/

[seregon]

£25 for london... usual price bumpage... :/

Crap :LOL:

[Judderman]

Boooya. Im off to manc acad! Wooooot!

[Meep]

Got my tickets :happy:

HOW THE FUCK does ticketweb charge £2.25 fees for email tickets? :indiff:

[Kid B]

I'm so bummed the show at the Greek conflicts with Depeche Mode. I kick myself everyday for not seeing them at the Hollywood Bowl and missing them at Coachella. I NEED to see this band live!

[Judderman]

Got my tickets :happy:

HOW THE FUCK does ticketweb charge £2.25 fees for email tickets? :indiff:

thats why i love ticketline.co.uk, however its more concentrated around manchester and surronding areas + a few londons and stoof.

i got 2 tickets for £46 something....

[Wingardium LevioSIA]

Just bumping this thread.

Favourite band. :D

[sade]

I have a rather conflicted relationship with this band.

I do like some of their songs, and "Do your realize??" is absolutely gorgeous, but oftentimes I find it hard to connect with their songs in a way that's meaningful. I mean, I've listened "Soft Bulletin" numerous times, trying to "get" it, but can't find the genious in it...pretty, nice songs but that's it for me.

Live they were great, they really do put on a great show!

[Spy Fox]

*kicks thread*

OK, I'm officially a big fan now. I barely even knew them a week ago! But I've listened through four of the albums so far (Hear It Is, Clouds Taste Metallic, Transmition.... and The Soft Bulletin) and I'm really hooked. :D

[DorDor]

I like their latter stuff better. The Soft Bulletin', Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots and At War With the Mystics. I don't know why. Their symphonic-beautiful-psychadelica-pop really talks to me. :)

Pompeii am Götterdämmerung is so fecking awesome! :D

[WutDaFucksy]

Pompeii am Götterdämmerung is so fecking awesome! :D

:yesey:

[DorDor]

The music on this tune always blows me away. And the lyrics are very beautiful. :)

[chapel]

less than two weeks till I see The Flaming Lips (!!!) anyone else going to the Atl. show?... very doubtful I suppose.

[WutDaFucksy]

Going Portsmouth Guildhall day after Muse at The O2 :happy:

[chapel]

Going Portsmouth Guildhall day after Muse at The O2 :happy:

Awesome! I am majorly jealous. I have to see Muse open for U2.

[Static Shadows]

New album out soon! And it sounds bizarre. :dance:

[Beast Love]

That news pleases me greatly!

[Wingardium LevioSIA]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92TNIIbaBOo&feature=sub

Trippy. :stunned:

[Ril]

Anyone interested in two face-value tickets to see them in Birmingham? :)

[seregon]

Anyone interested in two face-value tickets to see them in Birmingham? :)

:eek: Can't afford :(

[Ril]

:eek: Can't afford :(
Discount rate to you. ;)

[seregon]

Discount rate to you. ;)

O Rly? :eyebrows:

[Ril]

O Rly? :eyebrows:
Yeah why not! I can't go anyway so if I don't sell them then they're wasted tickets. :)

[Static Shadows]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92TNIIbaBOo&feature=sub

Trippy. :stunned:

<3 :happy:

[seregon]

Yeah why not! I can't go anyway so if I don't sell them then they're wasted tickets. :)

When is it? I doubt I can afford anyways

[Ril]

When is it? I doubt I can afford anyways
Umm 17th November I think?

[seregon]

Umm 17th November I think?

Yeah too near Myooze :LOL:

[Ril]

Yeah too near Myooze :LOL:
Ah you were just teasing me. :(

[seregon]

Ah you were just teasing me. :(

No! I really want to see them. :(

[Ril]

But you were never gonna. You just let me down. :'(

[seregon]

But you were never gonna. You just let me down. :'(

:(

[WutDaFucksy]

Listening to Embryonic at the moment, experimental!

[Wingardium LevioSIA]

Listening to Embryonic at the moment, experimental!

Me too. It certainly is!

[Wingardium LevioSIA]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/10/flaming-lips-bring-embyronics-rock-n-roll-edge-to-hollywood.html
The Flaming Lips have already recorded a follow-up to “Embryonic.” The band will release a track-by-track interpretation of Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” in the near future, which it recorded with Stardeath and the White Dwarfs, a band that features Coyne’s nephew Dennis.
Looking forward to this. Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots and Dark Side of the Moon have always reminded me of each other.


And I've still yet to re-listen to Embryonic. I really should, because so far, I'm not sure how I feel about it other than that it scares me shitless.

[Ril]

Any takers for some Birmingham tickets?

[Max]

I'm going to listen to Embryonic this week. I have absolutely no idea what I'm letting myself in for, as usual with The Flaming Lips.

I have high hopes for their Dark Side Of The Moon cover album.

[GorkerMorker]

This is so weird, first time I heared them 'ye they are alright' and then after weeks you start to miss them so I bought the album :LOL:

[Static Shadows]

I really want this album, but can't afford to buy it until next month. :(

[GorkerMorker]

I know you can say this for anything, but this band is really better than any other band when drunk, the music just fits that state so well.

[WutDaFucksy]

This album is made for their current fans, not for new fans

[GorkerMorker]

Well screw that, I'm liking it as a new fan anyway.

[GorkerMorker]

I know you can say this for anything, but this band is really better than any other band when drunk, the music just fits that state so well.

Screw this comment. This band makes alcohol redundant.

[Judderman]

Ahhh, i need the new album! Seeing them in 2 weeeks! :-D

[WutDaFucksy]

Ahhh, i need the new album! Seeing them in 2 weeeks! :-D

I love it! Seeing them on the 13th! :D

[Meep]

Yup, seeing them next weekend. Unbelievably excited :D

[Clunge]

Best album to start with?

[WutDaFucksy]

I'd say Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.

Third time seeing them :happy:

[Ril]

Well maybe I'm seeing them next week. The fact that my tickets still haven't arrived almost 6 months after buying them is a bit concerning though. :stunned:

Seriously, I know it's to put off touts, but only sending out tickets a week before a gig is FUCKING STUPID!!!

[Wingardium LevioSIA]

I'd say Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.


That's what I started with, and I've turned out okay.

I've never seen them live... I am determined to do so one day though. Just as soon as I can get somebody into them so I don't have to go on my own. :$

[olliemuse]

Does anybody have a spare ticket for the Manchester gig? Just enquiring because they sold out before I could get one :(

[GorkerMorker]

Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots is great to start with.

[Ril]

Does anyone at all need tickets for Birmingham on Tuesday? :(

[Judderman]

Ohmgz. Monday, new album is taking
a few listens to get used to it.

[olliemuse]

Does anyone at all need tickets for Birmingham on Tuesday? :(

Oh how i wish that said Manchester :(

[Ril]

Oh how i wish that said Manchester :(
How I wish that said Birmingham. ;)

[Lo]

I found a very complimentary review of the Troxy gig here

http://www.t5m.com/neil-innes/gig-review-the-flaming-lips-the-troxy.html/?PNM=LC

[Judderman]

Im really excited about the manc show tOnight, i hope they are as wild on stage as usual!

[Judderman]

Eee that were good that were like!

The new songs sound even better live!

[/donna]

Im really excited about the manc show tOnight, i hope they are as wild on stage as usual!

:eek::eek::eek:
I was at that gig!!!

[WutDaFucksy]

Portsmouth Guildhall was epic! (despite the fire alarm going causing building evacuation during the support and 2 people having epileptic reactions during The WAND) :chuckle:

[klock]

Might be able to make it to their annual "homecoming" New Year's Eve gig in Oklahoma City, since I live 1 1/2 hours away. Standing is sold out, but there are a surprising number of seats still available. Meh I'll get GA if I go. That's probably the most exciting thing happening in Oklahoma City this year. :LOL:

[Judderman]

:eek::eek::eek:
I was at that gig!!!

Eugh whut!?! We should of known this about each other BEFORE the gig damnits. :-(

wannit good though?!?

[/donna]

Eugh whut!?! We should of known this about each other BEFORE the gig damnits. :-(

wannit good though?!?

I know :(

It was amazing, I went with Gem and she loved it also!! :D:D

[boomeraangsquad]

Giving The Soft Bulletin my first ever listen tonight and it is very good so far. The sound is so unique and brilliant this is definitely a band I want to look further into. :happy:

[Wingardium LevioSIA]

Listening to Yoshimi for the first time in ages, and as usual, all my worries that it won't be as amazing as I remember it are cast aside. :happy:

[Davy]

Their cover album of The Dark Side of the Moon is now on iTunes if anyones interested.
Think i'll wait till it's on spotify.

[GorkerMorker]

Henry Rollins and the Flaming Lips Covering Pink floyd! :eek:

[Wingardium LevioSIA]

Their cover album of The Dark Side of the Moon is now on iTunes if anyones interested.
Think i'll wait till it's on spotify.

That was quick! :eek:

I might wait for it to appear somewhere other than iTunes too. It can be a Christmas present to myself. :happy:

[GorkerMorker]

I really really like it. It's hysterical, complex and crazy, exactly what you can expect from this band.

Plus the signature dry guitar sound is present as usual.

[Wingardium LevioSIA]

I'll get DSOTM when it's on Amazon MP3. I prefer that to iTunes.

Anyway, I don't think I mentioned that I finally got into Embryonic! I doubt it'll ever be a favourite of mine, but I do enjoy it now. :)

[Victoroy]

The Flaming Lips are cool because they helped Steve Burns (from Blue's Clues) with his album :)

[Wingardium LevioSIA]

The Flaming Lips are cool because they helped Steve Burns (from Blue's Clues) with his album :)

Their former-drummer-now-multi-instrumentalist had a project with Steve Burns named Steve-n-steveN. I'm not sure whether they're still active, as they haven't come out with anything new since I last checked, but here's the MySpace page anyway: http://www.myspace.com/steveburnsstevendrozd. It's all pretty good fun.

[GorkerMorker]

I've become fascinated with Zaireeka, I haven't managed to experience it yet. Though in a week I'm moving to a my own new apartment and plan to make it work.

Anyone ideas for the best/cheapest way to get 4 stereos working in the same room? Maybe even enable it so that there's a master system for surround music.

[klock]

Their free outdoor show yesterday in Denton, Texas was amazing. It was a bit odd having a band like Midlake open, but still fun (they're from Denton). Good to see Wayne still getting in the plastic bubble, and the electricity went out twice!

[Raiko]

Not really getting into Embryonic as quickly as At War with the Mystics and Yoshimi. Anyone else is the same position? The Impulse and Watching the Planets aside, i''m just not overly fussed as some people seem to be. Not yet anyways...

[GorkerMorker]

It's clearly a very experimental album, so that means you can accept that some experiments clearly failed.

Convinced of the hex, The Ego's last stand and See the leaves have clearly succeeded though.

[GorkerMorker]

Soft Bulletin would be a reason to buy an entire surround installation! :eek:

[Rusty Shackleford]

Their free outdoor show yesterday in Denton, Texas was amazing. It was a bit odd having a band like Midlake open, but still fun (they're from Denton). Good to see Wayne still getting in the plastic bubble, and the electricity went out twice!

I need to see this band live. :(

[Llama of Time]

Going to try to see them at Free Press Summerfest in Houston. Anyone else going to that? I gotta make sure I can get a ride before I buy tickets, but I'm hoping I can.

[Raiko]

The Lips are doing the Green Man Festival if any british fans are interested!

[ninsp]

Going to try to see them at Free Press Summerfest in Houston. Anyone else going to that? I gotta make sure I can get a ride before I buy tickets, but I'm hoping I can.

Well, I live in Houston, and love the Lips...but June 5th is Graduation for me...

[klock]

I need to see this band live. :(

Yes you do! They're such a great live band. It's a big party.

Going to try to see them at Free Press Summerfest in Houston. Anyone else going to that? I gotta make sure I can get a ride before I buy tickets, but I'm hoping I can.

Hmm I might be going. Depends on how much money I can save up in the summertime.

[Spy Fox]

Soft Bulletin would be a reason to buy an entire surround installation! :eek:
This is true. And I want it to happen.

[Llama of Time]

How much soft bulletin stuff do they usually play live? because like I mentioned im going to see them at free press summer fest, and ill be disappointed if they don't play at least a few songs from the Soft Bulletin. they are headlining though so it should be a full set.

[Max]

On the 1st July the Flaming Lips will play The Soft Bulletin in full at Alexandra Palace. They will be supported by Dinosaur Jr. who will play Bug in its entirety and Deerhoof who will play one of their albums in its entirety.

I want tickets so bad. Damn you unemployment!

[Martin]

On the 1st July the Flaming Lips will play The Soft Bulletin in full at Alexandra Palace. They will be supported by Dinosaur Jr. who will play Bug in its entirety and Deerhoof who will play one of their albums in its entirety.

I want tickets so bad. Damn you unemployment!

Fuck what need!


Feeling yourself disintegrate....

[Davinq]

I've been trying to get into the Lips for a while now, and when the show was announced at the end of September, it seemed like a great opportunity to appreciate the music more. LOL JK I have to go a family dinner out of the fucking blue.

[Llama of Time]

On the 1st July the Flaming Lips will play The Soft Bulletin in full at Alexandra Palace. They will be supported by Dinosaur Jr. who will play Bug in its entirety and Deerhoof who will play one of their albums in its entirety.

I want tickets so bad. Damn you unemployment!
God I wish I lived in England.

Saw them at Free Press Summer Fest I mentioned a few posts down and they didn't play a SINGLE Soft Bulletin song. Had me a bit miffed. And apparently Waiting for Superman was on the setlist but they didn't play it.

Amazing show but some of the embryonic songs seemed boring live and no soft bulletin songs sucks (Only pre-yoshimi song at all was She Dont Use Jelly, which was awesome live but still). I didn't prepare well though and almost passed out a few times, which made me more impatient than I would have been so that may have been part of the reason with the embryonic songs.

[Ghosty Ghost]

I really want to go to this, but it is utterly ridiculous to have tickets on sale this far in advance. I have no idea whether I will be in a position to attend this in 10 months time.

[Raiko]

I've not been so obsessed with a single bad since I was about 13. I cannot get enough of this band at the minute! Embryonic is a master piece. The best double album i've heard since The Wall. The entire second disc is simply brilliant through out. I will see this band live some day.

It's so good to hear a band who's previous 4 albums sound so different from each other, but so good at the same time. Can't say the same for another band, except Pink Floyd, again.

[ChasingDreams]

Embryonic is fucking amazing.

[Travis III]

Is it just me or is Pompeii am Götterdämmerung one of the most beautiful songs of all time?

[Wingardium LevioSIA]

Is it just me or is Pompeii am Götterdämmerung one of the most beautiful songs of all time?

Pompeii am Götterdämmerung is one of the most beautiful songs of all time.

By the way, how many people have heard their first four albums? And what do you think of them? Personally, I'd say In a Priest-Driven Ambulance is their first good album, though Hear It Is and Oh My Gawd...!!! are decent too, with some damn good songs. Telepathic Surgery is meh though.

[seregon]

Is it just me or is Pompeii am Götterdämmerung one of the most beautiful songs of all time?

Definitely one of the best songs on that album

[Max]

At War With The Mystics is still quite a good listen. I enjoy it from time to time.

[Llama of Time]

At War With the Mystics overall is kinda meh for me but Pompeii am Götterdämmerung is definitely the best on it and one of their best songs overall.

Honestly I still don't love Embryonic that much. Seeing them live made me like it even less, some songs work but a lot don't. Maybe its just me though.

I'm still in love with Yoshimi and the Soft Bulletin, two of my favorite albums ever. Transmissions from a Satellite Heart and Clouds Taste Metallic are both really good too, but I haven't listened to anything older than that.

Hoping to go to the New Years Eve show but its looking a bit unlikely. I'd kill to hear the Soft Bulletin live though. Race for the Prize and the Gash and Buggin would be AMAZING

[Dispatch Absolution]

Hope you can make it to the new years eve show! I've gone the last 2 years and have got my tickets for this time around!
Should be a good time :D

[muselee321]

Haha, I first heard about them from a Muse interview :p...
Anyways...
They're a very "true" band, if that makes sense. I mean, Do You Realize is about as honest as it gets ;)...
I love Yoshimi and At War With the Mystics :D.

[a-museing]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/dec/24/flaming-lips-to-release-a-song-a-month-in-2011

:D

[Wingardium LevioSIA]

Interesting.

[Tiffpietiff]

Ok, reviving this thread. On July 1, when they play The Soft Bulletin, will they end up playing other songs too, or not?

[Max]

Ok, reviving this thread. On July 1, when they play The Soft Bulletin, will they end up playing other songs too, or not?

Hard to tell but I'd be surprised if they didn't.

[Tiffpietiff]

I do hope so. I dunno what I'd do without Yoshimi part 1 and Worm Mountain.

I'd still go anyway, though.

[Max]

I do hope so. I dunno what I'd do without Yoshimi part 1 and Worm Mountain.

I'd still go anyway, though.

I'd go if it wasn't at Alexandra Palace. Worst venue to get to in London.

[GorkerMorker]

Is it just me or is Pompeii am Götterdämmerung one of the most beautiful songs of all time?

It's basically Pink Floyd's 'one of these days' but with a melody.


At War With the Mystics overall is kinda meh for me

I had that but now it's their top album for me. It oozes quality in every way.

[Llama of Time]

Ok, reviving this thread. On July 1, when they play The Soft Bulletin, will they end up playing other songs too, or not?
I'm sure. They aren't doing many of those shows and when they played it on NYE they played like an 12 song set of normal songs (Worm Mountain and Yoshimi Pt 1 included) before playing the Soft Bulletin.

I really hope they do more Soft Bulletin dates though. I really wanted to go to NYE but I couldn't. And now the only other US date is in Chicago and thats too far :( Its one of my favorite albums ever and I can't even imagine the pure joy of hearing Race for the Prize and the Gash live

[Wingardium LevioSIA]

Wayne's been posting a lot of short videos on Twitter showing the band arsing around with instruments, but still no word of when the first of this year's songs is supposed to appear.

[GorkerMorker]

Not a fan of the idea. I like albums as a whole.

[Davinq]

Ash's A-Z Series worked well enough. :phu:

[GorkerMorker]

At War With The Mystics is great with cold weather and tea.

[Wingardium LevioSIA]

http://suavizado.com/twoblobs/

[Meep]

Bought tickets to this Jodrell Bank gig... it sounds amazing :awesome:

[shadowkay]

I'm really in two minds whether to get a ticket. Its too expensive :(

[olliemuse]

I'm going! :awesome: Professor Brian Cox is playing keyboard for British Sea Power! :awesome::awesome:

[Sir Quinton]

I'm going! :awesome: Professor Brian Cox is playing keyboard for British Sea Power! :awesome::awesome:

:LOL: Seriously?

[olliemuse]

:LOL: Seriously?

Seriously :D It's going to be ace haha!

[theimpressiveclergyman]

I'm going! :awesome: Professor Brian Cox is playing keyboard for British Sea Power! :awesome::awesome:

Ahahahaha

[Sir Quinton]

Seriously :D It's going to be ace haha!

:LOL: That's mental, know the guys behind it so will have to arrange a backstage geekoff.

[klock]

Wayne is such a sweet guy. He drove a couple of hours to a Dallas record store with a box of Flaming Lips/Neon Indian vinyls, and then signed autographs for more than 4 hours. Not only that, but he talked to each fan. I asked him if I could go trick or treating at his house (if you've watched Fearless Freaks you'd know why!), and he said I could knock on his door at any time and say hello. I don't know if he was actually kidding. :chuckle:

[Wingardium LevioSIA]

Wayne is such a sweet guy. He drove a couple of hours to a Dallas record store with a box of Flaming Lips/Neon Indian vinyls, and then signed autographs for more than 4 hours. Not only that, but he talked to each fan. I asked him if I could go trick or treating at his house (if you've watched Fearless Freaks you'd know why!), and he said I could knock on his door at any time and say hello. I don't know if he was actually kidding. :chuckle:

So jealous.

[Futurellama]

Man, they're headlining a (cheapish) festival in Dublin with Aphex Twin. Of course, it's a strictly over 18's event. :(

[Wingardium LevioSIA]

Trust The Flaming Lips to announce a release date ON THAT DAY. Well, anyway, new EP with Prefuse 73. The tracks are here (http://www.youtube.com/user/psychexfutureheart), along with their other recent releases.

[Tiffpietiff]

Press passes for Jodrell Bank and Ally Pally just came through. Very, very, very excited.

[olliemuse]

Just got back from Jodrell Bank, oh my god that was amazing!

[olliemuse]

http://media.digitalphotogallery.com/chtqnyowgtqx/images/9a75f3ea-a51b-11e0-a197-fefd616b8533/live_from_jodrell_bank40_website_image_ljwu_standa rd.jpg?20110703032503

[Futurellama]

Whoah, that looks amazing! What was the setlist? (it's not up on Setlist.fm yet)

[chapel]

I took this photo at a Flaming Lips Concert and I've entered it into a contest to win tickets to NY to see a concert. If ya'll could please vote that would be amazing! It's nothing great- I took it on a cell phone but it's mostly votes that count anyway. Didn't have any good pictures from my Muse concerts or I would have put up one of those. Thanks!!

Vote Here: http://bit.ly/oHGuiX

[Clunge]

Chapel, I've merged your thread with the main Flaming Lips thread as it doesn't really warrant one of its own :).

Good luck!

[Static Shadows]

New song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJR3RBwwHlg

OooOooOokkkkkkkk... :LOL:

[Wingardium LevioSIA]

New song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJR3RBwwHlg

OooOooOokkkkkkkk... :LOL:

That's been about for a while. I don't think it's as interesting as some of the other things they've done lately.

I really want to hear the stuff from the Record Store Day vinyl. There are collaborations with just about any artist you can think of. And Ke$ha.

[Futurellama]

I'm loving Mastodon's cover of A Spoonful Weighs a Ton. It's pretty faithful and doesn't suffer from the kinda saccharine sweetness that can make the original a bit difficult to listen to.

[Lih]

Heady Fwends is good but also really fucking weird even by Flaming Lips standards. Lots of long spacey jams with guitars with ridiculous reverb and drum machines.

There's some good tracks on it though and it's surprisingly cohesive