Flying Lotus (Official Thread)

[briewer]

No official thread yet? Lame. Los Angeles is one of the few bright spots from 2008. Discuss.

[GhostFight]

FlyLo is pretty sick. Los Angelos is a really great example of his style but its taken to the max, it can be a little much at times. id like to see him do a project with a rapper, like a full album not just remixes here and there.

his beat mixtapes are sick though.

[ThisIsNotDan]

his J-Dilla tribute is amazing

[kearn1tm]

Vinh turned me on to Los Angeles last year. It's a really, really cool record. I know the scratchy record sound is just one small facet of the recording, but it has such a pronounced effect on the tracks and serves as a fantastic framework for the rest of the swirling sounds. Los Angeles is of the best Downtempo/Electronic Hip Hop works of the decade, by my estimation.

[kearn1tm]

You know, he reminds me of a younger, more ambitious Tricky. If you listen to Nearly God and Los Angeles back-to-back, it's really quite obvious. That's a very good thing.

[briewer]

FlyLo is pretty sick. Los Angelos is a really great example of his style but its taken to the max, it can be a little much at times. id like to see him do a project with a rapper, like a full album not just remixes here and there.

his beat mixtapes are sick though.
Oh my God yes. Have you heard his "A Milli" remix? That sound is so damn catchy.

[briewer]

The aforementioned remix:
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[Keagan Ilvonen]

The man is crazy talented. Would like to see him do more work with rappers, he could blow up.

[briewer]

Did you guys know he is Alice Coltrane's great-nephew? Crazy.

[kearn1tm]

Carrie Brownstein mentioned that on an All Songs Considered podcast and everyone thought it wasn't true. That's a boss piece of trivia there, especially knowing it's true.

[briewer]

Carrie Brownstein mentioned that on an All Songs Considered podcast and everyone thought it wasn't true. That's a boss piece of trivia there, especially knowing it's true.
Hey, have you heard his first record, 1983? I really haven't heard anything about it.

[kearn1tm]

Hey, have you heard his first record, 1983? I really haven't heard anything about it.

Once, and only once. I don't own it. I can't find it at my shop, so I listened to my ex's vinyl pressing once. I liked it. I can't say "more or less than Los Angeles" until I actually listen to it more, and I can't do that at the moment.

What's your take?

[blebbio]

really good tunes.

[briewer]

Once, and only once. I don't own it. I can't find it at my shop, so I listened to my ex's vinyl pressing once. I liked it. I can't say "more or less than Los Angeles" until I actually listen to it more, and I can't do that at the moment.

What's your take?
I haven't heard it yet, I was just wondering what I should expect going in.

[barkingincision]

he's always been great. would love to hear him do a full collab with his buddy burial.

[briewer]

he's always been great. would love to hear him do a full collab with his buddy burial.
A la Moth/Wolf Cub? That'd be insane.

[industrialbelt]

loved Los Angeles and i'm excited to hear more from this guy

[barkingincision]

A la Moth/Wolf Cub? That'd be insane.

A la full-length record.
Burial needs to come out with his third full-length first though. He's been working on it for ages.

[Sloth7]

Pretty cool someone made a Flying Lotus thread... "Sleepy Dinosaur", "Tea Leaf Dancers" and "Spicy Sammich" are my favorites.

[Cuddleworthy]

you guise should check out Onra and Nosaj Thing

[briewer]

you guise should check out Onra and Nosaj Thing
I've listened to Drift and liked it a lot. What does Onra sound like?

[barkingincision]

I've listened to Drift and liked it a lot. What does Onra sound like?
look him up on last.fm
he samples old vietnamese traditional music and makes pseudo hip hop beats out of them. he's not bad, pretty limited though. it would be tight if he had an emcee to accompany him.

[briewer]

look him up on last.fm
he samples old vietnamese traditional music and makes pseudo hip hop beats out of them. he's not bad, pretty limited though. it would be tight if he had an emcee to accompany him.
Alright, I'll look into him, thanks.

[Cuddleworthy]

new Lone album is pretty dope too

[briewer]

New FlyLo album due out on 4/20, entitled Cosmogramma. Pop champagne yall.

http://pitchfork.com/news/37465-flying-lotus-annouces-new-album/

[IWasaCamera]

Sweet.

[kearn1tm]

Nosaj Thing

Drift was one of my favorite albums last year. I second this rec.

[briewer]

Drift was one of my favorite albums last year. I second this rec.
Yeah, Drift is a really solid record.

[blebbio]

can't wait for the new album

[briewer]

Details on Cosmogramma: http://sunonthesand.com/2010/flying-lotus-album-details/

I'm wicked fucking excited for this album.

[Cuddleworthy]

boo yar

[blebbio]

a song featuring Thom Yorke? cool.
i find it weird he's the most popular of these instrumental hip-hoppers though. his stuff seems less accessible than a lot of the other producers out there.

[Cuddleworthy]

a song featuring Thom Yorke? cool.
i find it weird he's the most popular of these instrumental hip-hoppers though. his stuff seems less accessible than a lot of the other producers out there.

really? Not sure who you're comparing him to, but I'd say he's very accessible.

[blebbio]

really? Not sure who you're comparing him to, but I'd say he's very accessible.

I don't know I guess he's pretty accessible but projects like Nosaj Thing or even Onra seem like they would be more appealing to more people, especially Nosaj.

[Cuddleworthy]

I don't know I guess he's pretty accessible but projects like Nosaj Thing or even Onra seem like they would be more appealing to more people, especially Nosaj.

i think they're all pretty much equally accessible

[Robototron]

he's always been great. would love to hear him do a full collab with his buddy burial.

I'd be more interested in an album with Joker (they've already released a split on Tectonic).

[briewer]

New, non-Cosmogramma track 'Quakes'. It's pretty solid.

http://stereogum.com/archives/mp3/flying_lotus__quakes_113831.html

[briewer]

Waddup.

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[blebbio]

new songs are all sweet.

[Cuddleworthy]

flylo is good high better than when sober

[briewer]

Flylo is good in all mental states.

[briewer]

Oh yeah, and I think there's three or so more new songs floating around in the aether.

[ohmessylife]

Really dig this guy, and I agree it's a shame he doesn't work with more emcees. If you guys like this you might be interested in RJD2, DJ Shadow, Cut Chemist, U.N.K.L., DJ Nu-Mark, or Dan the Automator.

[Cuddleworthy]

who are those guys

[ohmessylife]

who are those guys


just some really talented DJ's and producers. RJD2 is probably my favorite of the bunch. Check out his tracks: The Horror, 70's/80's, Ghostwriter, Two More Dead, and Final Frontier.

[blebbio]

FLyLo isn't very similar to those sample based DJs. Besides I think everyones already heard of them.

[Cuddleworthy]

hahahalol

[Cuddleworthy]

seriously though, flylo is nothing like shadow or rjd2

think nosaj thing, prefuse, onra, lone, etc

[IWasaCamera]

Really dig this guy, and I agree it's a shame he doesn't work with more emcees. If you guys like this you might be interested in RJD2, DJ Shadow, Cut Chemist, U.N.K.L., DJ Nu-Mark, or Dan the Automator.
haha

[ohmessylife]

FLyLo isn't very similar to those sample based DJs. Besides I think everyones already heard of them.

alright, my bad.

[ohmessylife]

seriously though, flylo is nothing like shadow or rjd2

think nosaj thing, prefuse, onra, lone, etc

The only one of those I've ever heard is Nosaj Thing. I'll check the others out (anything specific i should look for?).

[Cuddleworthy]

The only one of those I've ever heard is Nosaj Thing. I'll check the others out (anything specific i should look for?).

Onra - Chinoiseries
Prefuse 73 - One Word Extinguisher
Lone - Ecstasy & Friends

[ohmessylife]

Onra - Chinoiseries
Prefuse 73 - One Word Extinguisher
Lone - Ecstasy & Friends

Thanks, I'll check those out when I get a chance.

[briewer]

FlyLo>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Rjd2, obviously.

[Cuddleworthy]

about to give the new record a listen. i heard from someone it's his best album yet, which is kind of exciting.

[kearn1tm]

about to give the new record a listen. i heard from someone it's his best album yet, which is kind of exciting.

It leaked?

[briewer]

http://hypem.com/search/flying%20lotus%20world%20laughs/1/

[Cuddleworthy]

It leaked?

no

[kearn1tm]

no

Don't be coy with me, you fuck.

[Cuddleworthy]

it didn't leak i just downloaded it

[briewer]

no
I heard it might be a fake. Confirm/deny?

[Cuddleworthy]

sounds pretty real to me but fuck what do i know

[kearn1tm]

it didn't leak i just downloaded it

I get words.

[briewer]

sounds pretty real to me but fuck what do i know
I'm downloading it now, so I'm in the same boat as you.

[IntoTheSun]

About to download.

[Cuddleworthy]

so many tracks under 2 minutes on this, it's just flying by

[IntoTheSun]

Woahhh this is pretty awesome.

[Cuddleworthy]

vibin'

[Kid B]

This is damn good. Definitely the progression I was hoping for.

[IntoTheSun]

Nose Art is my fav right now.

[walkonpastme]

FlyLo is sick. I've seen him 5 or 6 times and it's always awesome. Didn't think most people on here listened to music like that.

[blebbio]

"Galaxy in Janaki" is such a good track.

[ohmessylife]

Just downloaded; very excited!

[IntoTheSun]

Can't wait for this. I just listened to the stream today.

[Cuddleworthy]

disappointed

[IntoTheSun]

wattt

[briewer]

I'd take Los Angeles over it any day.

[ohmessylife]

Not overly impressed by the new album, but it's alright. Hopefully the new Dimlite album coming out next week is a bit better.


EDIT: This album has really grown on me; should have seen it coming.

[Kid B]

I like that this is really different from Los Angeles. These records are different enough that I listen to them in different moods, which usually isn't the case with electronic projects. Most electronic artists just work at perfecting the same idea over time, but FlyLo moved onto bigger and very different things.

so many tracks under 2 minutes on this, it's just flying by
I love this about it. Besides that, all the longer tracks are sort of split up into movements, so nothing ever feels very long.

[kearn1tm]

I've listened to 1983 a lot lately, and I really like it. I've barely listened to the new album though. I will soon.

[briewer]

Just heard "GNG BNG" on a bump on Cartoon Network, made me happier than a pig in shit.

[IWasaCamera]

Still haven't listened. The presence of a jazz influence sounds promising.

[Paul Tao]

You guys need to see him live - I've seen him twice this past month, so great.

[ThisIsNotDan]

Just heard "GNG BNG" on a bump on Cartoon Network, made me happier than a pig in shit.

I thought he does most of the segue music on Adult Swim? could be wrong

[kearn1tm]

Okay, so the new album's really good. I like it more than Gonjasufi and the latest Free the Robots. FlyLo still reigns supreme.

[IntoTheSun]

Okay, so the new album's really good. I like it more than Gonjasufi and the latest Free the Robots. FlyLo still reigns supreme.

Nice to see at least one person isn't disappointed. I really like it. Granted, it was the first album I started with, but it's fantastic in its own rights.

[kearn1tm]

Nice to see at least one person isn't disappointed. I really like it. Granted, it was the first album I started with, but it's fantastic in its own rights.

People were disappointed? I haven't listened to it more than three times, but from those cursory spins, it's as enjoyable as Los Angeles thus far.

[Cuddleworthy]

heh

[briewer]

I thought he does most of the segue music on Adult Swim? could be wrong
Yeah, but he now does the music for at least one bump on the regular Cartoon Network programming.

[briewer]

Shameless self promotion:

http://sunonthesand.com/2010/flying-lotus-cosmogramma/

[captainamazing4]

this album's just awesome. so is flying lotus

[IntoTheSun]

Great read as always, Brian.

Your review mentioned how Thom Yorke's presence might have influenced the popularity of the album. For me personally, while it certainly was the case that Cosmogramma caught my attention because of the Yorke collab, when I listened to that particular track, it was clear that FlyLo was in control of the song. I didn't feel as if Yorke's part overshadowed the song or was even what made it an excellent track. I don't mean that in the sense that his voice didn't add anything though, because it complemented the song very well.

[oddwithoutend]

Shameless self promotion:

http://sunonthesand.com/2010/flying-lotus-cosmogramma/
Nice review. Will be checking this out.

[briewer]

Well this is a bit embarrassing:

http://www.last.fm/user/briewer/charts?rangetype=week&subtype=artists

[kearn1tm]

Well this is a bit embarrassing:

http://www.last.fm/user/briewer/charts?rangetype=week&subtype=artists

I never knew you were a Sleater-Kinney fan. What album did you listen to this last week?

[poppa Q]

Album's packaging is awesome.

[briewer]

I never knew you were a Sleater-Kinney fan. What album did you listen to this last week?
One Beat. I don't know why last.fm says that that was the first time I listened to it, I've definitely rocked that album before.

[briewer]

Great read as always, Brian.

Your review mentioned how Thom Yorke's presence might have influenced the popularity of the album. For me personally, while it certainly was the case that Cosmogramma caught my attention because of the Yorke collab, when I listened to that particular track, it was clear that FlyLo was in control of the song. I didn't feel as if Yorke's part overshadowed the song or was even what made it an excellent track. I don't mean that in the sense that his voice didn't add anything though, because it complemented the song very well.
I completely agree. I almost neglected to include the track because I focused on the more innovative aspects of the album and realized when I was almost finished "shit, people actually care about this song that I haven't even mentioned", but yeah, it's definitely a FlyLo joint with Thom Yorke guest starring.

[tpen892004]

Well this is a bit embarrassing:

http://www.last.fm/user/briewer/charts?rangetype=week&subtype=artists

haha same thing happened to me, i have over 300 plays since the album leaked

[kearn1tm]

One Beat. I don't know why last.fm says that that was the first time I listened to it, I've definitely rocked that album before.

I adore Sleater-Kinney. One Beat is awesome. The eponymous track is such a fantastic opener. If you think like Thomas Edison, would you invent a world for me? My favorite Sleater-Kinney album is Call the Doctor, with its more Punk-ish sound and greater focus on gender inequality, but their albums are so consistently great, you can close your eyes and point at one of their records and rest assured in the fact that you picked something, at the very least, listenable.

...and FlyLo's cool.

[popo]

New album is so so good.

[briewer]

Wiggedy wiggedy wiggedy whack.

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[briewer]

Now officially my second most listened to artist, according to Last.fm.

http://www.last.fm/user/briewer/charts?rangetype=overall&subtype=artists

[IntoTheSun]

My top four on last.fm are a transparently accurate representation of my favorite bands...from there on out it gets messy.

[jbaseball44]

Finally giving the new album some real listens, great stuff

[runningohfive]

My cousin got me into him yesterday, good stuff.

[oddwithoutend]

I really like the new album. Good job, Flylo.

[oddwithoutend]

Just kidding.

[briewer]

Fuck you.

[oddwithoutend]

Cosmogramma is a good album, in all honesty. I was merely bumping the thread for you, Briews.

[briewer]

I've accepted that being a FlyLo superfan is a pretty lonely gig.

[oddwithoutend]

So is having the word "superfan"in your vocabulary. Oh well.

[IntoTheSun]

I haven't listened to this in a while.

[ruffian]

can someone post a youtube or something of a good flying lotus song

[MyWorldEntire]

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[IntoTheSun]

So what do you think, ruffian/Ben?

Ah, it's weird calling you that.

[popo]

I'm gonna go pick up a vinyl copy tomorrow. woo

[briewer]

My two favorites from each album:

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[IntoTheSun]

Mine would be Nose Art and Galaxy in Janaki on the new one.

[tfieldz]

Haven't listened to much stuff by him, but his song with Busdriver called "Man Baby" is absolutely ridiculous in a good way

[ohmessylife]

God, "Beginner's Falafel" is so awesome. I need to dig Los Angeles out for a listen soon.

[kearn1tm]

I never know what I'm looking at when I stare at the Los Angeles cover art. I think it looks cool, but I just can't decipher what the black shape is forming.

[xJesusFreakx]

I think I want to get into this band, or whatever it is. I'm not sure, but I think I do, so I'll probably get Cosmogramma next time I get the chance. Eventually.

[briewer]

I've read that it's a close-up of melting rubber, but I'm not totally sure.

[kearn1tm]

I think I want to get into this band, or whatever it is. I'm not sure, but I think I do, so I'll probably get Cosmogramma next time I get the chance. Eventually.

Be sure to give impressions. I've really warmed up to Cosmogramma recently (not that it was alienating initially - it's more FlyLo and sounds very much like his past work [in a good way], but it wasn't as immediately catchy to me as Los Angeles. However, it proved to be a good grower album).

[kearn1tm]

I've read that it's a close-up of melting rubber, but I'm not totally sure.

I was under the impression (and by "under the impression," I mean "I fucking guessed by staring a hole in it for the duration of twenty minutes once") that it was a helmet of some kind, but then, I don't have the deductive skills of Batman.

I can kinda see it (the melting rubber thing). It's so damn ambiguous that it could be anything, almost.

[ohmessylife]

I've read that it's a close-up of melting rubber, but I'm not totally sure.


That's really interesting if it's true. I've given up on identifying it, but it's certainly visually appealing.

[xJesusFreakx]

It kinda looks to me like a bird-like creature of some sort being birthed from an inky-black cocoon.

[IntoTheSun]

Los Angeles actually hasn't been as immediately catchy to me as Cosmogramma :shrug: But what I liked most on Cosmo was infusion of jazz in it, and I didn't really notice that much on LA.

[ohmessylife]

New EP out Sept. 21st called Pattern + Grid World.

New track from the EP can be heard here: http://pitchfork.com/news/39777-flying-lotus-to-release-new-ep/

[Wake Up]

got word of that on my facebook, good shit. good shit. posted on nsb of course.

[ohmessylife]

got word of that on my facebook, good shit. good shit. posted on nsb of course.


Of course. Check pms.

[IntoTheSun]

I'm really interested in hearing the new EP.

[xJesusFreakx]

I haven't gotten anything of theirs (his?) yet. I'll probably just wait for my birthday in November and get Cosmogramma then. I'm probably going to get an iTunes gift card sometime soon so I can pick up some random tracks like the Linkin Park b-side "Blackbirds," though, so perhaps I'l go ahead and grab this EP while I'm at it.

P.S.: Yes, I did have to throw my love for Linkin Park out there. Can't have people thinking I'm suddenly cool or something because I want to get into Flying Lotus.

[briewer]

I fucking hate Pattern+Grid World.

[Wake Up]

"Kill Your Co-Workers" is fantastic

[briewer]

'Clay', 'PieFace', and 'Jurassic Notion/M Theory' are not, by any stretch of the imagination.

[IntoTheSun]

I fucking hate Pattern+Grid World.

huh.

[ruffian]

i'm ready for the flylo backlash.
want. go. lolz.

[briewer]

i'm ready for the flylo backlash.
want. go. lolz.
http://gossipteen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/taylor-swift-and-selena-gomez-heart.jpg

[ruffian]

selena gomez looks like she's a brown belt in karate or something. taylor swift look like a rat.

[jbaseball44]

I fucking hate Pattern+Grid World.
Sad to hear this, I really liked Cosmogramma (as i know you did), what do you hate so fucking much about it?

[briewer]

Sad to hear this, I really liked Cosmogramma (as i know you did), what do you hate so fucking much about it?
I've got like 2/3 of a review for it saved as a draft over at SOTS, if you really wanna know.

[jbaseball44]

I've got like 2/3 of a review for it saved as a draft over at SOTS, if you really wanna know.
Will check it out

[Rawrr]

taylor swift look like a rat. taylor swift look like a rat. taylor swift look like a rat. taylor swift look like a rat.

I don't even know you anymore..

[Wake Up]

I don't even know you anymore..

:lol:

[IntoTheSun]

hahahahaha

[IntoTheSun]

Got my free copy of the new EP today...let's see what everyone is talking about.

Edit: well...uh, I liked the first two songs at least.

[briewer]

Yeah!

[IntoTheSun]

Yeah!

wtf

random ass bump.

[briewer]

wtf

random ass bump.
"flying lotus is good."

[ohmessylife]

Jumping in.

http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/imagebuzz/2008/6/23/14/2ba4c62c8ac778224dcfe90de213c935.jp g

[IntoTheSun]

"flying lotus is good."

I'm "sure."

[briewer]

Have I posted this here yet?

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[EasySkankin]

Only streamed a couple tracks from cosmogramma. I love how in his own musical style, steve manages to develop himself and incorporate something new. Recoiled is a fucking amazing track. This man is an inspiration to me, so I won't give it a full listen until I have a paid hardcopy.

[briewer]

"so random"

[ohmessylife]

"support our artists"

[Cuddleworthy]

problem with 1983 is i tried having sex to that record and failed so fuck you 1983

[ohmessylife]

so lulz

[kearn1tm]

Bryan, you like these dudes Flyin' Locus?

[TachyonEvan]

Is he good live? Playing at a college near me, wondering if I should go.

[EasySkankin]

Is he good live? Playing at a college near me, wondering if I should go.
It's different. He puts lots of dance elements in it but it isn't like a tear your face off live experience. Lots of heavy bass, some ambience thrown in between parts, he'll throw in some hip-hop to get the energy going, all around great vibes. It's all very impromptu. Also, he's a hilarious guy and talks to the audience a bit.

[GuitarR0cker1]

New Flying Lotus album 2k12 bump.