Past and Present is Tavik’s way of paying homage to the musicians that may have been forgotten, but continue to inspire us today. In each installment we take music from earlier generations and compare it to the songs they influence today.
The Flaming Lips are one of the most commercially successful neo-psychedelic groups, known for their abstract, multi-layered instrumentation and use of effects. However, they wouldn’t be what they are today if it wasn’t for their psychedelic big brother, Pink Floyd. Floyd was well known for their elaborate and unusual live performances, something The Flaming Lips also have quite a reputation for. Listen to Pink Floyd’s “When You’re In” and The Flaming Lips’ “The Wizard Turns On”.