Meditation
Idiot Flesh Lyrics
hush now
seal your lips
no more quivering fingertips
spent spirit
racing tension…
give me your soft attention
we take a slow pace
within this space
waters are calm
don't quench the quiet with worry
self pity will tow you under-
stand what we have is an ebb and flow
treasure what comes
be rich when it goes
pain has it's uses
past the moan
when you recognize the shoulder you cry on
is your own
i know at times
it gets too lonely
cuts so big
the night starts to squeeze
no fair, no fair
my words don't mean shit
in your despair
slow your blood
it's too far ahead
to appreciate the pain
of an ego unfed
no need to wait for the sun on time
light the candles
animate shadows
echoing blues
in the bowels of their flames
flirting with darkness
dancing with ghosts
romancing memories
in mental frames
here's your treasure
locked in yesterday
here's your treasure
locked in time
here's you treasure
locked in yesterday
you'll be a richer man
when you give it away
when every thought is all at once
heartbeat falls behind the mind
too vast, too loud
to listen to the cogs
when they start to grind
sometimes we all forget how to breathe
sometimes we all forget how to breathe
sometimes we actually have to ask ourselves
how are we feeling?
take a deep
breath
I believe at times
that life is a megaphone
that's pointed up towards the sky
it shouts "I don't know why"
when times are evil
"you don't have to"
comes the reply
but you'll forgive then
don't forget then
count to ten
and get on with the next then...
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Idiot Flesh was a talented and musically discordant band blending by a wide array of influences ranging from funk to prog rock and heavy metal as well as aspects of Eastern European Folk, Opera & Butoh dance performances. Formed in Oakland, California, USA in 1985 under the name Acid Rain with the demo album "We Were All Very Worried." They eventually changed their name to Idiot Flesh prior to the release of their first album in 1990. After Idiot Flesh disbanded in the late 90's Read Full BioIdiot Flesh was a talented and musically discordant band blending by a wide array of influences ranging from funk to prog rock and heavy metal as well as aspects of Eastern European Folk, Opera & Butoh dance performances. Formed in Oakland, California, USA in 1985 under the name Acid Rain with the demo album "We Were All Very Worried." They eventually changed their name to Idiot Flesh prior to the release of their first album in 1990. After Idiot Flesh disbanded in the late 90's, lead singer Nils Frykdahl and bassist/producer Dan Rathbun later formed Sleepytime Gorilla Museum.
Known to tour the US in a converted city bus with Rathbun as the driver/mechanic, with the windshield destination banner of HELL. Besides their wild performances which embodied a "rock against rock" ethos, they were also known to defy classification with marching band routines, performing puppet shows, and playing household items as instruments (in tune). After finding few financial rewards for their increasingly complex stage show, Idiot Flesh disbanded in 1998.
Core Members:
- Captain Dragon (Gene Jun; Guitar, Percussion, Violin, Vocals, Arranger)
- Hyena Boy (Wes Anderson; 1994-1998: Percussion, Drums, Marimba, Multi Instruments, Talking, Vocals, Bassoon, Trash Cans)
- The Improver (Dan Rathbun; Bass, Multi Instruments, Saw, "Talking", Horn, Vocals, Trombone, Cello, Megaphone; Engineer)
- Pin (Nils Frykdahl; Flute, Saxophone, Percussion, Castanets, Vocals, Guitar; Cover Design/Graphics)
- Chuck Squier (1985 through 1994: Drums, Cover art)
Discography:
- (1990) Tales of Instant Knowledge and Sure Death
- (1994) The Nothing Show
- (1995) Teen Devil/Twitch (4 Song EP)
- (1997) Fancy (Nov. 11)
Known to tour the US in a converted city bus with Rathbun as the driver/mechanic, with the windshield destination banner of HELL. Besides their wild performances which embodied a "rock against rock" ethos, they were also known to defy classification with marching band routines, performing puppet shows, and playing household items as instruments (in tune). After finding few financial rewards for their increasingly complex stage show, Idiot Flesh disbanded in 1998.
Core Members:
- Captain Dragon (Gene Jun; Guitar, Percussion, Violin, Vocals, Arranger)
- Hyena Boy (Wes Anderson; 1994-1998: Percussion, Drums, Marimba, Multi Instruments, Talking, Vocals, Bassoon, Trash Cans)
- The Improver (Dan Rathbun; Bass, Multi Instruments, Saw, "Talking", Horn, Vocals, Trombone, Cello, Megaphone; Engineer)
- Pin (Nils Frykdahl; Flute, Saxophone, Percussion, Castanets, Vocals, Guitar; Cover Design/Graphics)
- Chuck Squier (1985 through 1994: Drums, Cover art)
Discography:
- (1990) Tales of Instant Knowledge and Sure Death
- (1994) The Nothing Show
- (1995) Teen Devil/Twitch (4 Song EP)
- (1997) Fancy (Nov. 11)
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qwqwqwqw99
This track is a masterwork. This track and "Something" from the same album are insane.
The Cosmonaut
I bought this album recently. Only physical copy I’ve seen to come online in years. It is truly something to behold, a masterfully composed album
Maxx .Higgins
@breachborn No problem, man. It was a travesty that this wasn't on youtube, the whole album is some of music at its finest.
Carey Wilson
Great stuff! Rock-against-rock at its finest. Greetings & cheers from Chico, CA.
znoahmarhoadskill
FUCK YES THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THE GREATEST COMPOSITION OF ALL TIME
Kyle Chronister
What an amazing song.
Vileness Fats
These guys, The Residents, Mr. Bungle, and Primus should be the Big Four of weird-but-fantastic music
Charlie'sVideoStash
Vileness Fats No love for Dean and Gene? As much as they flip flopped between more commercially accessible stuff and their experimental work, and as juvenile as they were, I would definitely consider Ween amongst the big boys (especially in the 90's)
Vileness Fats
I agree 100%; but you should check out "Weasels Ripped My Flesh" if you haven't already. And maybe "Freak Out", too.
Maxx .Higgins
Zappa is one of the few musicians in the "rock" medium that I'd classify as a musical genius. Wonderfully talented with a great sense of humor. I really need to listen to more of his orchestral music, as I'm not too familiar with much of it aside from Lumpy Gravy. Though I must say that I'm not a fan of his soloing. I dunno why. Like, my first Zappa cd was a greatest hits one with a single version of Montana that omitted the guitar solo. And I honestly think that I prefer that over the full version. Beefheart is great, but I'm not as big a fan of him as I am Zappa. When I was huge into Blues I listened to Safe as Milk a lot, Ry Cooder's guitar work on that is great. And I love his Howlin Wolf esque vocal style (can't help but think that the two of them were huge inspirations on Tom Waits). I had a hard time with Trout Mask Replica at first, but I grew to love it. Though it's a shame that he was a sociopathic asshole to his band members.