Both The Flaming Lips and The Chemical Brothers have been favourite artists of mine for many years. When I first heard of their pending collaboration a few years back I was a little taken aback... what an odd pair! But I was excited nonetheless, to hear what the unlikely pairing might result in.
The Golden Path - The Flaming Lips & Chemical Brothers
 I rushed out to get The Chemical Brothers' compilation disc, Singles 93-03, the day it came out in excitement for this one song. I already owned most of the discs put out by The Chemical Brothers, I certainly didn't need this compilations cd. To tell the truth, I was a little put off by The Golden Path at first listen, thinking it odd and not good for dancing. But I didn't give up on it, how could so much talent put together not result in a great tune? My patience paid off. The song quickly grew on me. The quirky vocals of Wayne Coyne tells a bizarre tale of a journey into the unknown, encountering both specters and demons. When he is confronted with the devil himself, he calls out: Help me lord! I found myself in some kind of Hell! But I did not believe in a heaven and hell, world in opposites, kind of reality. And I gained control of myself, and I decided to press on. Can you imagine being face to face with Lucifer, then denying his apparent existence because you don't believe in such simple dichotomies? How absurdly beautiful! The track itself is lined with The Chemical Brothers' unique style of impeccably timed electronic sounds that perfectly highlight Coyne's vocals. This track was definitely worth the purchase. I encourage you to give it a listen, and please, be patient! | |
The Sunshine Underground - The Chemical Brothers
 The Chemical Brothers are known for epic electronic tunes. The Sunshine Underground certainly adds to this image. One the best examples of a song that slowly, and expertly builds to a massive climax, bringing in multiple layers and elements at every turn. If you don`t have the patience to listen to the 5 minute build up you will miss the sonic beauty that the duo from the UK skillfully craft at the pinnacle of this masterpiece. This under-celebrated track is from Surrender, the 3rd of 6 full length releases by The Chemical Brothers. The pair remain very active in the industry as they released We are the Night last summer, and continue to do shows through Europe and the UK, though any stops in North America are unlikely. :( | |
Do You Realize - The Flaming Lips
 The Flaming Lips have long been one of my favourites because of their wacky and fun style! This humble offering from the boys from Oklahoma is in typical Flaming Lips fashion, but it illustrates a new level of musical maturity and skill than their previous singles. Being from the 10th of 11 full length releases, The Flaming Lips' experience shines through the soaring guitars, chiming bells and the unobtrusive but engaging percussions. The lyrics and vocals accentuates the child-like wonder of this track in a way that only Wayne Coyne can offer. Simple, yet poignant, the lyrics remind the listener to realize that our time here is finite, and shouldn't be wasted. Watch for The Flaming Lips on the festival circuit this summer! |
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