+Million Dragon Not sure about that. Bowie loathed Space Oddity and Tony Visconti called it a "novelty song". It got Bowie recognised but was nowhere close to his best
I love this... simply beautiful. Thanks. I'm gonna be 60 this year... grew up on Bowie and have loved him dearly every year of my life since age 6. This is truly one of the most touching tributes I've seen. Bless your hearts.
This is pure perfection. Been a Lips lover since I was 7 after hearing Yoshimi on the radio and they still give me a feeling of pure love and happiness when I hear their music 15 years later.
Same here. I was pretty young, would have been about the same age, I guess. Labor Day, my dad and I were at a, not really a festival, but a local thing called "Labor United" at this one park where they have a small carnival, a circus tent, a bandshell going, some tents with different craft artists and local workers unions and other organizations, as well as a large flea market. Anyway, went back to the car after the day was done, and there was an NPR interview on about their new album, and they were explaining things like the meanings behind the songs, and how "Well, the second part of Yoshimi is supposed to be our interpretation, musically, of the actual fight between her and the robot." It was really cool to listen to, and I really wonder if that old interview is still out there.
CPD0123a you should look for it! There is something about this band that will always hold such a special place in my heart. Every song is an experience!
The most fitting act to pay homage to this song. They owned it, beautiful. I saw them play this in Philly in '17, this band is the stuff of legend live.
Like Bowie's latest album and it's circumstances, that chorus came out of nowhere and was god damn beautiful and epic and super sad all at the same time
I have watched this now 7-8 times in a row. You've really captured something here that clearly reverberates Bowie (in sound and vision). I am deeply touched.
Fucking Hell...What a brilliant "hommage" to David Bowie...I am a big fan of "The Falming Lips", I've never been disappointed about the band's music...Stylish with some class for sure !
Another heartfelt tribute to a pillar in the temple of music. just like the Sgt. Pepper's remake, they put their unique aesthetic touch on it, took the parts you expect and did unexpected things with them. Great stuff.
Here in 2018. Song still brings a tear to my eye. What a true legend Bowie will always be through these tunes. He allowed us all to be ourselves by being himself. As strange as we may be.
I'm 26 and this really is the most beautiful piece of music I ever heard in my whole life! Just kidding, I'm 45 and the Lips don't mean anything to me anymore.
Just saw them perform this song live a couple of hours ago at the Petrillo Music Shell in Chicago. Played this for the "hamster ball" portion of the show. Most everyone in an audience of six or seven thousand sang along. Was really powerful.
Fucking amazing cover of a song that's been covered to death. Does more justice to his late great musical world than any other Bowie cover that comes to mind.
Good cover ...the Lips certainly put their own spin on it ....they had the audacity to cover Floyd's Dark Side of the moon and did a cracking job on that ....top band !!
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The one and only band in the world who could make something odd and beautiful even odder and even more beautiful. Pure magic.
Stylish, different, beatiful. I think Bowie would be proud.
No.
Yes.
+Million Dragon Not sure about that. Bowie loathed Space Oddity and Tony Visconti called it a "novelty song". It got Bowie recognised but was nowhere close to his best
+Million Dragon No.
He would be proud.
I love this... simply beautiful. Thanks. I'm gonna be 60 this year... grew up on Bowie and have loved him dearly every year of my life since age 6. This is truly one of the most touching tributes I've seen. Bless your hearts.
This is pure perfection. Been a Lips lover since I was 7 after hearing Yoshimi on the radio and they still give me a feeling of pure love and happiness when I hear their music 15 years later.
I watched them live at Lollapalooza 93, I was 14, best band ever on the second stage!! I just started listening to them again!!
The end credit song to Ender's Game introduced me to them
Same here. I was pretty young, would have been about the same age, I guess. Labor Day, my dad and I were at a, not really a festival, but a local thing called "Labor United" at this one park where they have a small carnival, a circus tent, a bandshell going, some tents with different craft artists and local workers unions and other organizations, as well as a large flea market. Anyway, went back to the car after the day was done, and there was an NPR interview on about their new album, and they were explaining things like the meanings behind the songs, and how "Well, the second part of Yoshimi is supposed to be our interpretation, musically, of the actual fight between her and the robot." It was really cool to listen to, and I really wonder if that old interview is still out there.
CPD0123a you should look for it! There is something about this band that will always hold such a special place in my heart. Every song is an experience!
The most fitting act to pay homage to this song. They owned it, beautiful. I saw them play this in Philly in '17, this band is the stuff of legend live.
I hope the flaming lips never die. Very excited for their next album.
This is great you guys. An amazing tribute to an amazing man.
+Pleb Detector who may like this version, freaks
+TBC1109 Bowie was the original freak. Douche.
Best best absolutely best cover of any Bowie song. Well done Flaming Lips. Perfect band for his music. Thank you this hits deep.
Brilliant ideea with the nuns... twists your mind around a little bit...
One of the best covers for Space Oddity.
Beautiful minds...
Beautiful! Thank you Flaming Lips, for putting your hearts and souls into this marvelous tribute.
Like Bowie's latest album and it's circumstances, that chorus came out of nowhere and was god damn beautiful and epic and super sad all at the same time
This sums up what I was thinking 😢
You guys rock!!! Greatest band I ever saw live. Thank you!!!
Bowie's Space Oddity LP was the first thing I ever shop lifted.... Of the 3 things I did...great song, and hats off to the lips
THANK YOU THANK YOU! Does so much justice to his spirit
A beautiful "tripute" as only the Lips can do. Awesomely amazing.
+Linen Gray I see what you did there. Pretty proud of yourself, aren't ya?
Why thank you, thank you very much.
Awesome Cover...RIP David Bowie! Long Live The Flaming Lips..Peace!
I’m sorry, I’ve loved Bowie for the better part of 50 years. Three cheers to the Flaming Lips! What a beautiful homage!
This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard in my entire life.
I have watched this now 7-8 times in a row. You've really captured something here that clearly reverberates Bowie (in sound and vision). I am deeply touched.
Awesome cover and music video guys! :)
Excellent rendition!!
One of the best tributes I've heard so far.
Unexpectedly hit me right in the feelings. Beautiful imagery and sounds.
I love you guys, amazing version of this song.
Beautiful song, beautiful tribute for a beautiful Man, great video !!! ....... All Together - I Love It, I Love It !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brilliant and beautiful. Nourishing for my soul. Thank you.
Love both versions of this song both are brilliant
Fucking Hell...What a brilliant "hommage" to David Bowie...I am a big fan of "The Falming Lips", I've never been disappointed about the band's music...Stylish with some class for sure !
The best cover song they have done to date!
Absolutely Fantastic
Another heartfelt tribute to a pillar in the temple of music. just like the Sgt. Pepper's remake, they put their unique aesthetic touch on it, took the parts you expect and did unexpected things with them. Great stuff.
The way this entire song progressed was unexpected. Good stuff.
Here in 2018. Song still brings a tear to my eye. What a true legend Bowie will always be through these tunes. He allowed us all to be ourselves by being himself. As strange as we may be.
Absolutely outstanding
Best.
Cover.
Ever.
May god's love be with you
Brilliant. A trip. Amazing tribute,
this video gives me chills, honestly.
Best tribute by far ,im a huge Bowie fan and i LOVE this 💖
Fantastic cover version !
FABULOUS !!!! a message to DB !!!!!! GREAT !
Wow. This is a great cover.
I'm 26 and this really is the most beautiful piece of music I ever heard in my whole life!
Just kidding, I'm 45 and the Lips don't mean anything to me anymore.
Somewhere along the way there you died...😪
this is everything i love about he FL. Trippy…. heavy…. sweet… melodic…. Keep going lads WE lOVE YOU
This is pretty fantastic. Wowie!
Just saw them perform this song live a couple of hours ago at the Petrillo Music Shell in Chicago. Played this for the "hamster ball" portion of the show. Most everyone in an audience of six or seven thousand sang along. Was really powerful.
Awesome cover.
SUPERB COVER FLAMING LIPS XXX ❤️🦋🌈
Captured space and oddity... amazing :'D
Great!! Love you guys!!
i'm crying. this is beautiful. R.I.P Bowie
love this band
Buena version
Ojala la toquen en vivo en el Festival BUE en Buenos Aires
totalmente!!!!!!!!1
Bowie highlighted the lips as a good band in the modern day. It's nice to know the admiration was requited
Great cover.
Love it!
Amazing
Terrific 👑👽👑
A chomp of an edible….. and this is the greatest ever!👍🐿️
really great vocals
Brilliant interpretation.
The Flaming Lips take on this classic was great. But the video needs more nun footage. Can i get an amen?!
Amen!
oh lawdey
Dennis DeSilva testify!
no
Preach Brother!
As Wayne always says...YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing.
YES
Fabulous!
Just Amazing dude, this is a magic cover.
Fantastic
Amazing stuff!!
Lovely!
Esta de lujo
Starman would be proud of you guys!
Amazing!!
Love the Lips. Proud to be an Okie.
I know the Lips are kinda controversial nowadays, but Bowie totally woulda loved this
+tannerin They've ALWAYS been controversial. :-)
wait why are they controversial?
MattthaKat why are they controversial?
Mark Wright tons of rock bands shit on religion. How’s that even controversial at this point?
@Boreeng Vajay Hahahahaha
A cover based on modern sounds, hope to get the chance of listening another one in the next 20 years.
Qué buenos covers hacen estos artistas !!
Just incredible. Bowie would love this.
Perfect mellotron sounds!
I agree
Respect all round
Steven is actually wearing a cape I got for him, it's incredible
Still loving this jam, keep Rocking this MF WORLD!!!!
LOVE DAVID BOWIE RIP 🦋🦋❤️🌈 SLEEP WELL STARMAN AND LOVE THE FACT FLAMING LIPS COVERED IT ❤️❤️🦋🌈
Fucking amazing cover of a song that's been covered to death. Does more justice to his late great musical world than any other Bowie cover that comes to mind.
wow! some surreal stuff going on there
great one!
hnnnng Steve's "SHE KNOOOWS" bit
S Scholex nice profile pic
there would never be better cover than flaming lips's
Good cover ...the Lips certainly put their own spin on it ....they had the audacity to cover Floyd's Dark Side of the moon and did a cracking job on that ....top band !!
AMAZING!!!!!
Comment no. 361, this is amazing work. something you could be proud of.
happy this will get a vinyl release!
Well done!
Epic tribute
❤️ this almost as much as the "Life On Mars" that I was fortunate to see last month at Carnegie Hall
Wow! Súper Love!
nice cover!!!
I don't think it was protein in those pills
yeah...
Looked like aleeve and ibuprofen
"what's in the horse pill?"
Caffeine and l-theanine
Oof
Truly fucking beautiful.
Fabulous LUV IT xXX
feeling. so. much. love.
This is so different but at the same time FEELS exactly the same. How did they do that??