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Flaming Lips — What Is the Light?
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winotron
(Phoenix, AZ)
Posted: May 02, 2013 - 08:50
 
 terrapin52 wrote:
Wow. I'll just come back tonight.  I need stuff that sounds a little more polished right now. No offense.

 
You think "unpolished" is something offensive to say about the Flaming Lips?  The band likely welcomes your offense. 

whtahtefcuk
(Flagstaff, AZ, USA)
Posted: May 02, 2013 - 08:31
 
ME LIKE FL!
 

whtahtefcuk
(Flagstaff, AZ, USA)
Posted: May 21, 2012 - 17:00
 
Flaming Lips = The Rad

Carl
(The Summit City)
Posted: Apr 19, 2012 - 23:34
 
Began a 4 here; now a 7. Mood's strange.

kcar
Posted: Apr 19, 2012 - 23:33
 
 Felix_The_Cat wrote:
Some way, this song's start seems to me very reminiscent of the Pink Floyd  "The Wall" album
 
But mercifully improves from there.

terrapin52
(Terrapin Station, SC)
Posted: Nov 13, 2011 - 08:11
 
Wow. I'll just come back tonight.  I need stuff that sounds a little more polished right now. No offense.

AliGator
(The Bluegrass)
Posted: Aug 10, 2011 - 21:40
 
I have such a crush on Wayne Coyne. Sigh. I know that has nothing to do with the music, but dang, he's a cutie.

Felix_The_Cat
(Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Posted: Apr 06, 2011 - 15:37
 
 Felix_The_Cat wrote:
Some way, this song's start seems to me very reminiscent of the Pink Floyd  "The Wall" album
 
"Bring the boys back home"...


Felix_The_Cat
(Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Posted: Apr 06, 2011 - 15:36
 
Some way, this song's start seems to me very reminiscent of the Pink Floyd  "The Wall" album

flatpicker
(Toronto, Canada)
Posted: Jul 27, 2010 - 14:33
 
Man I love this album!
Just saw the FLips for the 4th time a couple weeks ago.
Such a fun band.

The Soft Bulletin is definitely one of my favourite albums of all time.


lmic
(Harmless Little Bunny)
Posted: Jun 25, 2010 - 17:37
 
 randerse10 wrote:
I think this song was chemically derived . . . 
 
{#Lol}{#Clap}

Fun tune.


Businessgypsy
(Deepest, Darkest Florida)
Posted: Mar 22, 2010 - 13:58
 
As much as I question sounds like posts, I do think that there is an appropriate like quality to Wayne Coyne's atmospheric delivery. Appropriate to Flaming Lips like Jon Anderson's voice was appropriate to Yes.


randerse10
Posted: Feb 18, 2010 - 23:36
 
I think this song was chemically derived . . . 

boober
(KC,Mo)
Posted: Jan 18, 2010 - 14:06
 
 a_genuine_find wrote:
Light, or visible light, is electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength that is visible to the human eye (about 400–700 nm). Light can exhibit properties of both waves and particles. This property is referred to as wave-particle duality
Wiki

 
HMMMMMMM
This almost looks like the cover of the Lips new  album...their version of Floyd's Dark Side

But this post was 2 years old......spooky coincidence?I think not....wave-particle duality.



flatpicker
(Toronto, Canada)
Posted: Jan 18, 2010 - 14:03
 
One of my favourite albums (and the best the Lips have released)

Very nice song choice.


fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Dec 18, 2009 - 04:05
 
It would be far more interesting were the singer to use more than the same three notes in the same sequence. Just for variety, you understand. Otherwise this is just plain dull {#Sleep}

fergie348
Posted: Sep 14, 2009 - 18:00
 
This album roolz!  It's like the old days when the whole thing fits together so that it really should be listened to straight through.  Wayne Coyne is the weirdo perpetrator of this particular madness.  Relax and enjoy..  {#Roflol}

Yes, I do think it might be chemically derived   {#Eek}

leathepea
(Hickory, NC)
Posted: Aug 14, 2009 - 06:04
 
 squidish wrote:
Um, I think that is the whole point of their sound? Beautiful music with fragile vocals. Or would you rather hear some polished vocals like...like... Mariah Careeeeeeeeeeeey???
 
Well said. His voice fits the sound, I wouldn't want it any other way.


crockydile
(I miss Excelsior!)
Posted: Aug 14, 2009 - 06:01
 
 goodpunk wrote:
 ...the Lips lead singer (Wayne something?) has a beautiful voice...
 
This is sarcasm, right? Tell me I'm right! {#Pray}

ziggytrix
(Dallas, TX)
Posted: Jul 13, 2009 - 14:45
 
 Alear wrote:
Ziggytrix, It's serious when Bill plays it, and I hear it. Personally, I'll dump this in the same bin I put Radiohead.

 

I think you're taking things too seriously.


goodpunk
Posted: Apr 09, 2009 - 12:19
 
 araujokrl wrote:

And 100% agreement there
 
Not sure who I am agreeing with, or disagreeing with at this point, but the Lips lead singer (Wayne something?) has a beautiful voice, and best of all, he puts it to good use.  I wonder what the original person who slammed him has done with their talents lately?


goodpunk
Posted: Apr 09, 2009 - 12:16
 
Love, love LOVE the Lips.  If you ever get to see them in concert, do it.  Totally memorable experience.  Thanks, Bill, for the song!


a_genuine_find
(Nieuw Amsterdam)
Posted: Apr 27, 2008 - 09:03
 
Light, or visible light, is electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength that is visible to the human eye (about 400–700 nm). Light can exhibit properties of both waves and particles. This property is referred to as wave-particle duality
Wiki

Monster
(Shittown Kentucky)
Posted: Jan 23, 2008 - 23:06
 
The Flaming Lips rise above the term "band" and obtain the title "Godlike"
steve_san_carlos
Posted: Oct 21, 2007 - 17:01
 
We like the Flaming Lips here in San Carlos. In fact, we even like that wacko Dell TV commercial with the Lips tune in the bground.
Alpine
(N39d39mW121d30m)
Posted: Sep 04, 2007 - 17:06
 
meloman wrote:
These guys make interesting music, but the singing is so lousy that it detracts from the final result for me.


I disagree. Consider the voices of Dylan or Young. Great music, crappy voices. But it works.
Jamunca
(Asheville, NC)
Posted: Sep 04, 2007 - 17:03
 
ndad47 wrote:
good music to float in space by.


You're thinking of Spiritualized. Now THAT'S music to float in space by.
araujokrl
(the county)
Posted: Aug 04, 2007 - 07:06
 
robco1 wrote:


...and 0% agreement here.

And 100% agreement there
ndad47
Posted: Aug 04, 2007 - 07:05
 
good music to float in space by.
robco1
(Chicago, IL)
Posted: Jul 19, 2007 - 09:39
 
meloman>
These guys make interesting music, but the singing is so lousy that it detracts from the final result for me.


pinto wrote:


100% agreement here...


...and 0% agreement here.
ThePoose
Posted: Jul 19, 2007 - 09:37
 
Echoes of John Lennon on his shattering, primal John Lennon / Plastic Ono Band album.
alanthecowboy
(Lakefield)
Posted: Mar 31, 2007 - 10:25
 
window wrote:
A fantastic song that is even better in the context of the amazing album. Haven't heard this on RP before -- thanks for playing it, Bill!


I agree. Out of context I can only rate it a 10.
squidish
(under the sea)
Posted: Feb 12, 2007 - 14:52
 
Um, I think that is the whole point of their sound? Beautiful music with fragile vocals. Or would you rather hear some polished vocals like...like... Mariah Careeeeeeeeeeeey???


pinto
(west meade)
Posted: Jan 14, 2007 - 09:02
 
meloman wrote:
These guys make interesting music, but the singing is so lousy that it detracts from the final result for me.


100% agreement here...
meloman
(Warsaw, Poland)
Posted: Jan 14, 2007 - 09:01
 
These guys make interesting music, but the singing is so lousy that it detracts from the final result for me.
Alear
Posted: Dec 30, 2006 - 19:18
 
Ziggytrix,
i guess that depends on what you mean by "serious"?

It's serious when Bill plays it, and I hear it. Personally, I'll dump this in the same bin I put Radiohead.

Johnny_Wave
(California, baby)
Posted: Dec 01, 2006 - 16:49
 
When this album came out, I don't think I listened to anything else for about a month. This is one of my Top 10 favorite albums. This song is good, but not quite as good as others on it.

Either way, thanks RP for playing something that you'd never hear on commercial radio
mandolin
Posted: Nov 17, 2006 - 02:02
 
...gosh i love the flaming lips - and never would have imagined it fourteenish years back...
2Hawks
(Suspended between two walls)
Posted: Nov 02, 2006 - 11:04
 
Geesh... weak and wimpy.


cattgirl813
(All over the place and staying put)
Posted: Nov 02, 2006 - 11:00
 
jeffersonpump wrote:
Remember the episode of Beverly Hills 90210 these guys appeared on?

Sersiously, the played the song about tangerines... Now they are considered serious artists, what the hell?


Anything's possible. Twenty years from now, people may be queueing up for a retrospective Britney Spears/K-Fed box set.
Hermbo
Posted: Nov 02, 2006 - 11:00
 
river_man wrote:
a great album, but for me this is probably the weakest track.

how about 'slow motion','feeling yourself disintegrate' or 'sleeping on the roof'...


No, no, no, this song builds and builds...it's a great track on an album full of great tracks.
ziggytrix
(Dallas, TX)
Posted: Sep 19, 2006 - 12:18
 
jeffersonpump wrote:
Now they are considered serious artists, what the hell?


i guess that depends on what you mean by "serious"?
window
(Richmond, VA)
Posted: Aug 21, 2006 - 07:16
 
A fantastic song that is even better in the context of the amazing album. Haven't heard this on RP before -- thanks for playing it, Bill!
Mary_Read
(The Pirate Ship Revenge)
Posted: May 25, 2006 - 11:07
 
Can't wait to get this on the 5.1 mix.

(click here)
Jacksonstat
(Columbus OH)
Posted: Mar 13, 2006 - 08:05
 
jeffersonpump wrote:
Remember the episode of Beverly Hills 90210 these guys appeared on?

Sersiously, the played the song about tangerines... Now they are considered serious artists, what the hell?


He he, I remember that. Wasn't sure if I wanted to admit it though Many different artists appeared on that show over the years.
jeffersonpump
Posted: Mar 13, 2006 - 07:55
 
Remember the episode of Beverly Hills 90210 these guys appeared on?

Sersiously, the played the song about tangerines... Now they are considered serious artists, what the hell?
river_man
(Sheffield)
Posted: Feb 26, 2006 - 16:33
 
a great album, but for me this is probably the weakest track.

how about 'slow motion','feeling yourself disintegrate' or 'sleeping on the roof'...
AphidA
(Alexandria, VA)
Posted: Dec 15, 2005 - 15:32
 
These guys have been so damn good for quite a long time.
black321
(Bong Island)
Posted: Nov 16, 2005 - 09:44
 
Listening to this, I now understand how those, who say they cringe when they hear Jon Anderson's (Yes) voice, feel. Stop ya whining kid.
Gish05
(Pittsburgh, PA)
Posted: Nov 01, 2005 - 18:08