The Flaming Lips The Soft Bulletin: Live at Red Rocks (Vinyl 2LP) * * *

20th Anniversary Release Finds Band Performing Critically Acclaimed 1999 Album in Sequence with a 69-Piece Orchestra and 56-Strong Chorus Conducted by Andre de Ridder!

On May 26, 2016 The Flaming Lips performed their classic album The Soft Bulletin in its entirety with the Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO. The Flaming Lips (Wayne Coyne, Steven Drozd, Michael Ivins, Derek Brown, Jake Ingalls, Matt Kirksey and Nicholas Ley) were accompanied by a 69-piece orchestra and 56-strong Chorus. The performance was conducted by the internationally celebrated conductor Andre de Ridder. The Lips performed the 12-track album in its original sequence with new arrangements for each song that use the orchestra and chorus to great effect. This entire concert was produced by The Flaming Lips, Scott Booker and their long-time collaborator Dave Fridmann. The resulting live album is being released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Soft Bulletin, originally released in 1999. The critically acclaimed album served as the band's breakthrough moment and featured the hit singles "Race For The Prize" and "Waitin' for a Superman."