The Flaming Lips - Are You A Hypnotist?? (Official Music Video) [HD Remaster]

[@Evilacidfunker]

The drumming is absolutely phenomenal

[@nickslad3164]

100% he is painfully underrated

[@whiteyfisk9769]

Drozd is 80% of the band even though hes only one recovering heroin addict

[@mrpsychodeliasmith]

Agreed. Thought it was drum programming when I first heard it!

[@ripelivejam]

P sure it's cut up but still awesome

[@wberrey]

there are 6 drums track in the studio version, thats why is imposible to replicate.

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

What astounds me is how we are only hearing one kick drum, a snare drum, and a ride-cymbal. Yet this some of the most fresh and original drumming I've heard in a song in maybe years.

[@ManDuderGuy]

Don't forget the hi hat ❤

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

Ah. I had to look it up. (I'm a mere pianist here!). Are you a drummer, by the way? Check out my Theory of Pitch Psychology here. I uses a few Flaming Lips songs as examples for why we choose different keys for different themes.@@ManDuderGuy

[@janisjackson7322]

Love the drumming on this! Great song, great lyrics ❤

[@vlixesispunk]

Damn the drums are Amazing

[@davidmorrison1002]

Yeah, that dude's awesome! I hope he kicked the drug habit, (at least the heavy stuff)

[@bkleindel]

David Morrison "Heroin.......its my LIFE........its my WIFE!" the late Jim Morrison

[@davidmorrison1002]

My brother's name is Jim Morrison, lol.

[@soulCracka1]

+bkleindel It was Lou Reed who sang that ; )

[@Moondarq]

+soulCracka1 But that Lou Reed song was in the Doors Movie Soundtrack, so that counts for something, right?

[@BeeHatGuy]

I showed this to my epileptic friend, and he started rocking out hard

[@AFloridaSon]

😳🤦‍♂️😂😂😂🤘🤘

[@gavinkirk4787]

OMG 😅

[@gavinkirk4787]

Was more like a "Shake, Rattle and Roll"

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

Hey, don't laugh. He was merely expressing himself. (I hope).

[@georgehurray3721]

Then you need to pump up the Valium

[@JimNelson-ky1sm]

This is the best drumming I have heard in my entire life. Just amazing

[@KevinJones-dx8ik]

Drummer is freakin amazing. He is doing so much with so little!

[@strace67]

you nailed Stephen D

[@DIRARI]

It's just one of the most beautiful things I've heard in my life.

[@MarcLaFauce-lw7np]

I completely agree.Like a gorgeous bare breasted Spanish lady laying on her back in a field of purple poppies,with giant butterflies of all colors everywhere,and a couple of cute baby goats hopping around chasing bunnies.....that beautiful.

[@DanJuega]

I didn't have an epileptic attack this good since pokemon

[@Fuzzmo147]

Close your silly eyes off! Ears are soooO underrated.Sounds& smells that’s where memories lie, I’ve noticed but who TF am I?

[@DanJuega]

@@Fuzzmo147 you're having a seizure, aren't you?

[@ryanr.3925]

Golden comment .

[@SVJaguar88]

haha!

[@kimchicherryblossom]

Most adorable comment 🤍

[@geob3963]

This video is like sandpaper for the eyes and I can’t stop watching it. Hypnotized or something.

[@theargonauts8490]

It’s like you have been tricked again?

[@predeterminedmeat5024]

​@@theargonauts8490Yeah!! You nailed it i mean. What is this?

[@davidkosa]

IMO, Drozd is the savant responsible for the brilliance of the Flaming Lips.

[@arturo-marcelodenisdead4103]

Maestro

[@predeterminedmeat5024]

I agree but also don't knock Wayne. He writes the chord progressions lyrics makes the art. does extra guitar/keys when needed. And overall is a fantastic Performer. Drozd does the psych spacy stuff. And Wayne does the depressing stuff. The lips wouldn't be the lips without either.

[@kekz71]

MAESTRO C

[@dukeofdeath276]

Oh the drums

[@stevensmith8261]

All I could think listening is how much this sounded like Nick Mason drumming.

[@isaacmchale8832]

It's a scary thought: your identity being defined by the whims of another person. The drummer Steve Drozd carries this concept into an awesome hypnotic rhythm.

[@johnnyscifi]

Drozd is a ridiculously talented drummer!

[@Dr_Paul_Proteus]

@@johnnyscifi Ridiculously talented beyond drums as well.

[@mr_guy661]

c h a o s

[@getit9066]

Don't show this video to the Democrats

[@riffraffrichard]

For drodz the hypnotist was heroin, fantastic musician glad he’s managed to kick it.

[@kewandnotu]

OMG I have listened to this album since 2002 and I have never seen this video until NOW. I love this hat!!!!

[@bubba8876]

I saw these guys play for free on the University of Montana campus on a beautiful day back in the '80's...where has the time gone?

[@strace67]

Steven..... the best drummer we'll ever see!

[@doobrikter2969]

Time stamps on the comments for this song indicate it is a timeless piece of music. It makes me smile so wide to see the even distribution from upload date to now. TY FL fans!

[@sarahblack6765]

I can't stop listening to this!

[@Dethmobile]

This is my favorite tune of all time. My buddy and I recently were throwing songs together for the night that an asteroid collides with earth and this was the first song I added to the list. Cheers!

[@nerdycat9180]

They played this song live at the Agora Theater in Clevland OH. And it was the best thing I've ever seen in my life. You couldn't see anything but the flashing lights in front of you. The sound was great, the light show was great, and the atmosphere - *MHHHM!* Nailed it! It was the most fun I've ever had.

[@maureenmclaughlin4075]

I saw them in NYC. And in 93 in SF. Best band ever

[@joshuamarsella]

The drumming really made this album in my opinion!

[@CaPnbOnEs]

this song still has the best drumming in a long time... i literally get "hypnotized" by it...

[@rafaelcamargourango5082]

What a voice, what a piece.

[@robertwilliamgrant]

Love this song, very intricate drums !! Steven Drozd is no fool ...

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

He should do some drumming with Beach House, who always rely on a drum machine. With her voice, his bests would be other-worldly . . .

[@emmasutphin7296]

Hey, the hurt in my eye ball and the hurt in my heart, feels good. Fave song, thank you Flaming Lips

[@Abril_dejalosviciosahora32411]

This song deserves more views )); ... such beautiful.

[@SonofMrPeanut]

Back in my undergrad I was learning a piece where the part went from Bb to C. This was the song that allowed me to internalize that, much like "Tomorrow Never Knows" did for C.

[@jacobcarson3997]

I’ve been a fan of this song for a while, and believe it or not had never listened to this song before on psychedelics, until today! Hooooly Shiiiit!! Fan tastic

[@xxbioklismxx1850]

I've never really listened to them before. I was on Molly and I usually like metal, progressive rock/metal, rap, djent but it hit me so hard and now I love these guys. All time greats! How did I not know this sooner? Lol

[@zackzallie8735]

@@xxbioklismxx1850 Listen to The Soft Bulletin and Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. Both are great quality albums!

[@Luridcontent]

I listen to this shit straight. Get on my level.

[@user-gl1lr2qn6y]

Am I a hypnotist? Of course I am. Isn’t everybody? We are the magicians, the mythmakers, and the dreamers of dreams!

[@mhaluuun93]

best joint on the project imo. the drummer is insane

[@ItsNeverTooHot4Leather]

I LOVE the drums!

[@ArsIsFun]

their drums are amazing, makes you want to dance too

[@AaricBeats9]

had forgiven you for tricking me again But I have been tricked again, Into forgiving you, What is this? Are you some kind of hypnotist? Waving your powers around - the sun eclipse behind the cloud I thought I recognized your face Amongst all of those strangers, But I am the stranger now Amongst all of the recognized What is this, are you some kind of hypnotist? Waving your powers around, the sun eclipse behind the cloud

[@kazumeeeee4204]

Steven!Human Drumnbass,Great Drummer and Instrumentalist!!

[@richardj.kocjancic9360]

48 people can't find their retro style red & blue 3D glasses. I would have never thought to do 3D like this! Cool effect...

[@davidhatch7603]

Wait, this video is better with retro 3d glasses?? Gotta find some.

[@shanke300]

A band close to my soul

[@sebasvega5782]

Cuando me siento mal o triste la música me hace volar a otros lados ,lejos de todo ...

[@scottdavis0801]

My favorite song from this record!

[@nalban7501]

Just saw them play the entire album two nights ago :)

[@LuxLisbon32]

Ohhhh so lucky❤

[@heavymetalzombiepilot4049]

that sound is soooo intoxicating total eargasm

[@Tire.Dude.42]

As a multi-instrumentalist, mainly a drummer; the drumming on this track is superb. Frantic and subtle.

[@occamsblunderbuss]

If epilepsy brought on by this masterpiece kills me, it will all be worth it.

[@kencf0618]

My favorite Flaming Lips song. Also how my brain works.

[@watashiwanachodes]

the lyrics are unreal good as always from the FL!!

[@LSUOdyssey]

i didn't think they'd ever play it live. Now I've seen it 3x with hopefully a 4th tomorrow

[@artgreig7069]

Fantastic song

[@ryanr.3925]

This guy gets it.

[@tostare]

I saw the Flaming Lips on the At War With The Mystics tour where, for THE W.A.N.D., Wayne was jumping around with a giant strobe light on his chest. Someone in the audience collapsed, and Wayne handled it really calmly and professionally - stopping the show, getting the lights on, clearing a space around the person so the venue's first aiders could get to them while they waited for an ambulance. The person was ultimately fine as far as I know. Wayne said "Yeah, this happens probably one show out of every ten". So, a 10% seizure rate's clearly not enough to make Wayne drop a particular prop from the set. Which kind of explains this video: Wayne sees seizures as an occupational hazard for Flaming Lips fans.

[@schisandra]

tostare Effing ridiculous that they continue to use the effing strobe! Do the FL pay for the ambulance and hospital bill? Do they refund the ticket price since the person couldn't stay for the rest of the show? Do they talk to the folks who collapse to (a) apologize and (b) learn what the impact really is? For the FL, it means they stop the show for a little while. For the person, maybe it means something much more serious.

[@tostare]

I did think it seemed a bit irresponsible. As far as paying for things goes, we're in the UK and so the ambulance and treatment is free (well, funded by the taxpayer). I agree that it would be cool to do some follow up with them, maybe they did for all I know.

[@schisandra]

Well, maybe the FL only uses the strobe in the UK (or wherever people don't go bankrupt from paying for healthcare...e.g., not the US!). I wonder if the concert ads include a warning about the strobe? Hm.

[@joshgause2963]

Anyone prone to seizures should know better than to attend any rock concert. You don't need a strobe to induce a seizure, lights and sound and the packed shows can do that on their own.

[@schisandra]

If the band consistently has people faint or have a seizure after they get out the strobe, then I think they should stop using the strobe.

[@tctt1000x]

Saw this performed live at the Melkweg in November 2018... it blew my mind!

[@gabosonicostar]

Lips are flaming hearing this drums.... In my top 5 bands...ever

[@CarrickWebb]

The backing vocals at 3:40 get me every time

[@prisilaamaya2498]

this video wasn't here 7 years go when I searched it lol love this one !! the beat is amazing

[@auggiebendoggy]

Crazy band and a damn good song.

[@jtvkk]

This is one of the greatest drummers alive today. No shit

[@lucasnds5885]

That music is aa very nice! but this clip is so crazy.. man!

[@argylegiant]

Going to loop this bad boy and see how long I can watch it before seizing.

[@barrymcgonigle5462]

i luv teh fluming lerps

[@barrymcgonigle5462]

cool burry

[@saturatedneowax]

Barry McGonigle a

[@LBP691]

At least I know I dont have epilepsy. Great song !!

[@pauljones7064]

Used to pick n eat in my teens...fkn great times...wish I'd heard/ seen this back then

[@emilio9238]

I love the Flaming Lips, damn.

[@jasonwingfrey6033]

oh my god, so wonderful

[@nrs2052]

capable of some prog rock mastery this is one of them

[@lupodelupis3672]

This is NOT prog. This is modern psychedelic rock, not that boring, self-referential, solipsistic style of music where the songs lasted 15 minutes....

[@elskeletor3566]

Love this song

[@TheSuperNESman]

I'm not epileptic but I find this hard to watch.

[@michelpachecotrejo7269]

Who watch....

[@robbrowne4282]

You soon will be.

[@musicisbrilliant]

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stevemalek2970]

I don't have epilepsy but I might develop it watching this video.

[@theonlyLynn75]

watching this on acid is SUCH a delicious treat

[@viltsulaitela]

Ah a man of culture i see

[@leslie5435]

The eclipse of 2017 will always be the day I fell out of love with him. It will always be the day I began loving myself.

[@paresdeh3765]

hermoso

[@roban201]

the drums great!!

[@cowgoesbaa]

I love how every one is so original they put the same comment.

[@coda7077]

This song is so fucking dope, the first four bars will make you OD. Play this song twenty years from now and people will still lose their shit. I'm losing my shit right now and I've heard this song hundreds of times.

[@andyxeno]

sick beat

[@jrsindone]

Video for this song should be renamed "Are You an Epileptic??"

[@romanagr]

😵

[@dirtperson4221slash2]

I think it's kicking in..

[@joeygilbert3558]

Love this song. Couldn't watch this video 😳

[@Ochulrak]

tremendo!!!!

[@amirnami658]

love them

[@johnnyscifi]

Steven Drozd is fantastic!!! Def. the best thing to happen to this band...

[@anamenezes1191]

Love the video, it conquered my attention before the song Great

[@mikemac7196]

I love this song.

[@chocolatentuktajeen]

Brilliant that!

[@jonv2911]

Love it!!

[@t1Mgauthi3r]

Couldn't agree more!! What Steve Drozd can do on a 3 piece kit excels what most can do on a full piece kit 24/7/365!!!

[@hamdelsun68]

This is a gift💜

[@robbiewilliam4136]

They need to put a warning on this video o.o

[@johnpena1625]

My eyes started watering I was like OHH 👀 😂

[@zimbraundertone4075]

Steven here is a total machine gun on the drums, what a legend.

[@jonv2911]

Wow!!

[@janetlawless3369]

I've loved them for over 10 years, but for some reason, I've been jonesin' on this wonky bunch o' warlocks !!! and, I love the name "Wayne."

[@LuxLisbon32]

Come on. Wayne is a terrible name.

[@Friedsan]

Long live the flaming lips!

[@Luke_E_Babyy]

Shout out all day

[@TheLovepools]

Doctor: Are you prone to having seizures? Patient: I don't know Doctor: Watch this...

[@andthensome512]

It's a toss-up between Subterranean Homesick Alien by Radiohead and this work of beauty.

[@HigherrConsciousness]

beautiful

[@Penguin619]

Love this song!

[@Rager473]

First time I tripped on acid was to The Flaming Lips: Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots AND it was to the DVD that had the visuals to the music. To be young again....

[@stonerplaysbf7494]

nice, very gr8

[@scottmorgan313]

Wow you almost got me too.. It's really seizure time, I still love The Flaming Lips, but I really do have seizures so I can't watch this again.

[@schisandra]

Scott Morgan Did you see comment from "tostare" below about the FL using a strobe light during concerts? Not cool.

[@scottmorgan313]

Lorem Ipsum​ wow I just read it that's crazy man not cool

[@tylersims6937]

Double up that Keppra, baby.

[@blankgen8003]

Drums goodness.

[@Fuzzmo147]

Tuuuuune

[@davidkniffen]

Great Frickin Song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!