In the spirit of the SXSW music festival this week in Austin, TX, here’s a historical tribute to the art of live music experimentation as performed by one of its innovators: The Flaming Lips. In 1997, at the eleventh SXSW Music festival, The Flaming Lips front man Wayne Coyne conducted what he deemed “Parking Lot [...]
Can Live Music Weaken An Album?
June 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
If you haven’t had a chance to enjoy NPR’s live music series hosted by Bob Boilen, I highly suggest checking them out either via the NPR site or their podcasts on iTunes. A recorded March SXSW performance and interview with the Brooklyn-based Yeasayer, provided insight and an opportunity to explore a long-time curiosity of mine; [...]
