Message: 2 From: "Crowmeat Bob" <crowmeat@hotmail.com> To: zorn-list@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: becking lips Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2002 12:27:37 -0500 I've heard that the Flaming Lips were acting as a back-up band for Beck, but the one first-hand account I got was less than complimentary. My friend who saw them is always somewhat oblique about why he dislikes something, but he was undergoing some sort of Beck listening boycott when I saw him last. Of course, he changed his tune when he heard the CD I'd put together of Beck rarities which rivalled the one I had obtained from him previously. (including landmarks like "Death is Coming to Get Me" and his cover of "Devil Got My Woman") But I digress. I thought the idea of the 'Lips backing Beck sounded like it had great potential. They're an eminent psychedelic 'pop' band with lavish production techniques and can get a powerful mood sunk into your bones if you give them half a chance. But I guess it all depends on how well th ey mesh with Mr Hansen. np: Ground Zero - Standards (purchased new, by jiminy)
In theory, it was an inspired idea. A Lips show, Beck solo and then the Lips backing up Beck. I caught one of the New York shows and it was fun indeed. The Lips esp. know how to put on a memorable show (ridiculous close-up's of singer Wayne projected on a screen, bunny rabbit people shining flashlights all over the place, etc.). Maybe it's because I'm not thrilled with Beck's latest that I wasn't bowled over by his solo set but when the Lips joined him to do some of his oldies, he proved what a good (occ. hammy but lovable) entertainer he is. By the way, that Ground Zero record is an absolute classic. "Those Were the Days" indeed! Best, Jason -- Perfect Sound Forever online music magazine with warped perspectives perfect-sound@furious.com http://www.perfectsoundforever.com