June 16, 2023 – Steelhouse – Omaha, NE

The Flaming Lips, the iconic psychedelic rock band known for their dazzling live performances, took the stage at the new Steelhouse venue in Omaha, Nebraska on June 16, 2023, and left the audience in awe with their electrifying journey into a world of kaleidoscopic sound and visuals.

As the anticipation built up among the fans, the venue filled with an air of excitement and a palpable sense of anticipation.

After a dramatic countdown, the band took the stage and Steelhouse transformed into a whimsical wonderland. The stage was a riot of colors, adorned with vibrant neon lights, and illuminated by an array of mesmerizing projections. The crowd erupted with cheers and applause as lead singer Wayne Coyne emerged, raised his hands, and beckoned us all to join him on a cosmic ride.

The concert kicked off with a thunderous rendition of “Fight Test,” instantly engulfing the audience in a sonic explosion of guitars, drums, and synth melodies. The band’s energy was infectious, and within seconds, everyone in the venue was swept up in a euphoric frenzy. The entire venue was soon filled with confetti, streamers, giant confetti balloons, and pulsating lights, with the crowd chanting and dancing as if caught in a euphoric trance.

The Flaming Lips masterfully weaved together their discography, blending newer hits with beloved classics like “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots” and “She Don’t Use Jelly.”

What truly set this concert apart was the band’s theatricality and their commitment to creating a fully immersive experience. Throughout the night, Wayne Coyne’s charisma radiated from the stage, as he interacted with the audience, urging us to sing along and lose ourselves in the music. Giant inflatable pink characters filled the stage, providing a whimsical backdrop to the mesmerizing spectacle unfolding before our eyes.

The Flaming Lips’ performance was a sonic adventure, with each song taking us on a new voyage into the depths of their psychedelic soundscapes. The band’s musicianship was impeccable, and their ability to seamlessly transition between delicate, introspective moments and explosive, high-energy anthems was truly remarkable. The audience was captivated as they delivered mind-bending instrumentals and intricate harmonies, leaving no doubt that they were masters of their craft.

As the concert reached its climax, the band launched into an explosive encore, culminating in an unforgettable performance of “Race for the Prize.”  

This concert was a testament to the power of music as a transformative force. Their ability to create a world of boundless imagination, their unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries, and their unapologetic embrace of all things psychedelic make them a truly unique and captivating live act. The concert was a journey into the unknown, a sensory explosion that left the audience in a state of awe and wonder. The Flaming Lips reminded us all why they remain at the forefront of psychedelic rock, constantly pushing boundaries and inspiring us to embrace the extraordinary!

Flaming Lips Setlist

• Fight Test
• One More Robot/Sympathy 3000-21
• Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1
• Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 2
• In the Morning of the Magicians
• Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell
• Are You a Hypnotist??
• It’s Summertime
• Do You Realize??
• All We Have Is Now
• Approaching Pavonis Mons by Balloon (Utopia Planitia)
• Sagittarius Silver Announcement
• She Don’t Use Jelly
• Mother I’ve Taken LSD
• How??
• Always There, In Our Hearts
• Feeling Yourself Disintegrate
• Assassins of Youth
• Will You Return / When You Come Down
• Borderline (Madonna cover)
• Pompeii Am Götterdämmerung

Encore:

• A Spoonful Weighs a Ton
• Race for the Prize