No mention of an opening act anywhere so I didn't race to the Fillmore early. I did walk in to the sounds of Clipping, a rap/electronica group, and instantly I was taken aback. Generally I don't like a lot of rap, but this was good. Clipping has an off-beat flow, and time changes, gradual and sudden, that sound amazing. They worked well with the already there Flaming Lips props, and while their musical style makes for an unusual pairing with Flaming Lips, you can tell there would be a great mutual creative appreciation. There is also a sense of humor in his lyrics that was relatable to the audience. By the time his set had finished, the full Fillmore was lapping it up. I would definitely go back and see one of their shows again.
This is my 3rd Flaming Lips show, and so far my favorite (though that 1st one in Vegas comes super close). The Fillmore was packed to the rafters and within the first few bars of Race For The Prize was filled with confetti and beach balls. Wayne Coyne looked like he was ready for a good time, while the band hid behind blowup stage props and streamers. As they played There Should Be Unicorns, Coyne jumped on a full size stuffed unicorn and was dragged through the crowd, much to everyone's crushing delight. He passed within inches of me, but I was not quick enough to get a picture. Another prop the crowd soaked up was the "Fuck Yeah Charlotte!" balloons, which the girl in front of me was determined to get as many as possible. Coyne got into his hamster ball and rolled out into the crowd to sing Bowie's Space Oddity, in which he was drowned out by the crowd going apeshit. Highlight of the night - and maybe of all Fillmore shows. Overall a great spectacular - now just a gig. Visually and audio-wise it was sensory overload. Do You Realize finished out the 2nd encore, and I bet people will be talking about that show in Charlotte for a long time.
The Crap Facts:
This is my 417th concert.
This is my 3rd Flaming Lips show, and so far my favorite (though that 1st one in Vegas comes super close). The Fillmore was packed to the rafters and within the first few bars of Race For The Prize was filled with confetti and beach balls. Wayne Coyne looked like he was ready for a good time, while the band hid behind blowup stage props and streamers. As they played There Should Be Unicorns, Coyne jumped on a full size stuffed unicorn and was dragged through the crowd, much to everyone's crushing delight. He passed within inches of me, but I was not quick enough to get a picture. Another prop the crowd soaked up was the "Fuck Yeah Charlotte!" balloons, which the girl in front of me was determined to get as many as possible. Coyne got into his hamster ball and rolled out into the crowd to sing Bowie's Space Oddity, in which he was drowned out by the crowd going apeshit. Highlight of the night - and maybe of all Fillmore shows. Overall a great spectacular - now just a gig. Visually and audio-wise it was sensory overload. Do You Realize finished out the 2nd encore, and I bet people will be talking about that show in Charlotte for a long time.
The Crap Facts:
This is my 417th concert.
This is my 18th concert at The Fillmore.
This is my 55th concert in Charlotte.
This is my 61st concert in North Carolina.
This is my 223rd concert in the USA.
Clipping are the 489th band I've seen.
This is my 3rd Flaming Lips concert.
Flaming Lips are the 100th time I've seen a band in Charlotte.
This is my 3rd Flaming Lips concert.
Flaming Lips are the 100th time I've seen a band in Charlotte.
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