Perry Farrell is my least favorite public figure in the world of music

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that video where he is riding around on a little kids tricycle (with little kids) and doing a latin-swing jazz duet with Debbie Harry

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"This summer we will embody the spirit of the Gypsy, the sense of exhilaration; traveling by caravan! Thirty bands and buses of artisans sleeping over each and every city. The days and nights will be filled with mischief," said Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell, who plays ringmaster to the road show yet again.

WTF

Daniel DiMAGGIO (Daniel DiMAGGIO), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 06:12 (nineteen years ago) link

Agreed. I just saw that video and it's shite.

AaronHz (AaronHz), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 06:17 (nineteen years ago) link

That caravan is gonna smell really bad.

Buster (mokey), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 07:59 (nineteen years ago) link

mr. dimaggio, you are right on my friend.

el sabor de gene (yournullfame), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 13:46 (nineteen years ago) link

His moment happened. A long long time ago.

Ned Raggett (Ned), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 13:50 (nineteen years ago) link

that was the WORST VIDEO EVER

Morley Timmons (Donna Brown), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 13:56 (nineteen years ago) link

Taking sides: Snotty New York cool vs. Flakey Hippieism.

Mark (MarkR), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 14:53 (nineteen years ago) link

The days and nights will be filled with mischief," said...Farrell.

Magick is afoot! Society for Creative Anachronism to thread. Ugh, ugh, ugh.

J0hn Darn1elle (J0hn Darn1elle), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 16:55 (nineteen years ago) link

What is this "alternative rock" which you speak of, apprentice!

donut bitch (donut), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 16:56 (nineteen years ago) link

BEGONE FOUL DWIMMERLAIK, LORD OF CARRION! LEAVE THE DEAD (ie, the real Jane's lineup) IN PEACE!

Ned Raggett (Ned), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 17:08 (nineteen years ago) link

"The days and nights will be filled with mischief ... and Morrissey" (he forgot to mention that last part).

Barry Bruner (Barry Bruner), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 18:10 (nineteen years ago) link

http://www.weht.net/pics/buzzi.jpg

Ian Christe (Ian Christe), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 19:34 (nineteen years ago) link

I love Jane's Addiction. The real one that broke up in '91, not the miserable sideshow that's limping around now, but Perry Farrell does my head in.

J-rock (Julien Sandiford), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 23:22 (nineteen years ago) link

taking sides: farrell vs. pharrell.

strongo hulkington (dubplatestyle), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 23:24 (nineteen years ago) link

Which legacy is being fucked up more, you mean?

Ned Raggett (Ned), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 23:25 (nineteen years ago) link

The only songs of his I like are "Been Caught Stealing," "Pets" and MAYBE "Tahitian Moon" (just the charging part, really) and I can't stand to watch him on TV, but I looooooove quotes like the one at the top of this thread. Just knowing this space cadet is out there makes me happy.

Anthony Miccio (Anthony Miccio), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 23:25 (nineteen years ago) link

well, only one's a genius, but it's a tie about who bugs me more just to look at 'em.

strongo hulkington (dubplatestyle), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 23:28 (nineteen years ago) link

I'd rather deal with Pharrell both on TV and album. But if he ever pulls out the maracas this might change.

Anthony Miccio (Anthony Miccio), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 23:50 (nineteen years ago) link

"Three Days" + "...And She Said" + "Of Course" = THE AMAZING TRIUMVERATE OF 90s GUITAR ROCK (so sayeth Black Proggy Dude).

VengaDan Perry (Dan Perry), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 23:53 (nineteen years ago) link

Vernon Reid????

Anthony Miccio (Anthony Miccio), Wednesday, 19 May 2004 00:04 (nineteen years ago) link

Damn skippy!

Vernon Reid (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 19 May 2004 00:06 (nineteen years ago) link

TS: Chad Hugo Vs. Dave Navarro

(Kenna vs. the Amazing Triumverate of 90s Guitar Rock!! ooooh...)

Anthony Miccio (Anthony Miccio), Wednesday, 19 May 2004 00:06 (nineteen years ago) link

one year passes...
ok i saw Perry's new band last night. the bass player was Tony from No Doubt and the guitarist was fucking NUNO BETTENCOURT from EXTREME.... and they were REALLY GOOD!

huell howser (chaki), Wednesday, 20 July 2005 01:06 (eighteen years ago) link

Ha! This is something I need to check out now. What's the name of the band again?

Brett Hickman (Bhickman), Wednesday, 20 July 2005 14:01 (eighteen years ago) link

Satellite Party.some clips on lollapalooza site

Black Arkestra (Black Arkestra), Wednesday, 20 July 2005 14:04 (eighteen years ago) link

I was wondering who the hell Satellite Party was. Thx.

Brett Hickman (Bhickman), Wednesday, 20 July 2005 14:08 (eighteen years ago) link

ten years pass...

is the satellite party album awesome? i bet it's awesome right

adam, Tuesday, 18 August 2015 18:06 (eight years ago) link

5. "The Solutionists" (featuring Thievery Corporation) – 4:23 (Farrell, Thievery Corporation)

adam, Tuesday, 18 August 2015 18:07 (eight years ago) link

two years pass...

So... a Las Vegas "immersive experience" that gives you a virtual tour of a "Southeast Asia-inspired fantasy." What could possibly be objectionable about this?

https://www.stereogum.com/1987222/perry-farrell-is-building-an-insane-100m-vegas-show-with-holographic-porn-and-vr-pickpockets-or-something/news/

Farrell probably won’t be there in person most of the time, but he says, “My hologram might.” He’s hoping that his hologram will sing with hologram versions of people like David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, and Jim Morrison.

sob

how's life, Friday, 16 March 2018 15:12 (six years ago) link

lol

absorbed carol channing's powers & psyche (morrisp), Friday, 16 March 2018 15:21 (six years ago) link

one year passes...

Perry Farrell Announces New Solo Album "Kind Heaven" Out June 7th

NEW ALBUM WITH ALL STAR LINEUP
FEATURING MEMBERS OF:
JANE'S ADDICTION, THE CARS, DAVID BOWIE, FOO FIGHTERS,
SOUNDGARDEN AND MORE

LEAD SINGLE "PIRATE PUNK POLITICIAN" AVAILABLE NOW

DEBUT OF KIND HEAVEN ORCHESTRA IMMERSIVE RESIDENCIES PRESENTED BY THE BOX AND CITY WINERY

Legendary frontman Perry Farrell will release his highly-anticipated collection of new songs Kind Heaven, on June 7th, 2019 on BMG. This is the noted visionary's first album of new music in a decade. The album is available for pre-order HERE. The vinyl version of the album includes a code for downloading a digital version mixed in Dolby Atmos® to give fans an immersive listening experience.

The first single "Pirate Punk Politician" is a searing indictment of the current state of our planet under a rising tide of autocratic regimes. Farrell describes "Pirate Punk Politician" as "a good old fashioned protest song about today's strongmen and their tactics of oppression." He also spoke to Consequence of Sound on the "Origins" of the song.

Farrell continues his tradition of creating signature spectacles by teaming up with The Box and City Winery to deliver an intimate, immersive concert experience in New York, London, Boston, Washington and other cities. All tickets will include a digital download of the new album, available on release date. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 5th at 10:00AM local time.

Farrell and The Kind Heaven Orchestra have also been announced as part of the lineup for this year's Lollapalooza's in Chicago, Stockholm, and Paris. Further dates in a variety of exotic locations will be announced shortly. See the current list of tour dates below.

For the recording of Kind Heaven, the alt-rock icon assembled a dynamic group of artists who together realized the new collaborative musical venture known as Perry Farrell's Kind Heaven Orchestra. The record, co-produced by Farrell and Bowie collaborator Tony Visconti, features contributions from Dhani Harrison, Elliot Easton (The Cars), Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters) among others.

Kind Heaven is an expansive set of interlinked compositions fused together by Farrell's electrifying vocals into a rich sonic tapestry. Meticulously interwoven rock, electronic, and symphonic elements combine to yield a compelling tale told through large-scale orchestral scores (courtesy of Hollywood composer Harry Gregson-Williams), intense back-and-forth duets with Etty Lau Farrell, and flourishes of hard guitar with electronic vocal distortions. Farrell's long-awaited return entrances the listener into a musical adventure grappling with life's eternal questions and engaging its biggest challenges.

The Kind Heaven universe will reach an apotheosis in Las Vegas. Kind Heaven, Las Vegas will combine leading edge technology and Hollywood style storytelling and take visitors on a sensual exotic journey that offers the best of Southeast Asian culture, music, food, fashion, exoticism, exploration, mystery and spiritual enlightenment. All surrounded by a musical soundscape curated by Farrell. More details will be released in the coming months.

Perry Farrell's long legacy as a prolific musician, artist, and impresario has kept him at the forefront of today's cultural institutions. As a founding member of seminal alternative acts like Jane's Addiction and Porno For Pyros, as well as Satellite Party and his subsequent solo career, his constantly evolving sound has inspired generations of musicians. As co-founder of Lollapalooza, Farrell set the standard for experiential music festivals, reviving his beloved traveling festival to become the worldwide behemoth it is today. An avid activist, he channels his passion for the environment, politics, and spirituality into numerous causes, including the Axis of Justice with Tom Morello.

Kind Heaven tracklisting:
1. (red, white, and blue) Cheerfulness
2. Pirate Punk Politician
3. Snakes Have Many Hips
4. Machine Girl
5. One
6. Where Have You Been All My Life
7. More Than I Could Bear
8. Spend The Body
9. Let's All Pray For This World

Here's the song. It's terrible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imHzbC8Nnuo

grawlix (unperson), Friday, 29 March 2019 15:47 (five years ago) link

Is that tracklisting a joke?

Matt DC, Friday, 29 March 2019 15:49 (five years ago) link

Only in the sense that everything Farrell has done since Ritual de lo Habitual has been an increasingly sad joke.

grawlix (unperson), Friday, 29 March 2019 15:52 (five years ago) link

"Snakes Have Many Hips"

GDPR vs GAPDY (DJP), Friday, 29 March 2019 15:53 (five years ago) link

featuring members of david bowie!

J. Sam, Friday, 29 March 2019 15:54 (five years ago) link

I love Perry Farrell. Jane's was in my top 5 favorite bands from my teenage years. He is very active on twitter as far as engaging with fans. There, he is a little spacey/new agey (I wouldn't expect anything less), but very righteous and gracious.

That said, I don't know if I can click play on that song yet.

☮ (peace, man), Friday, 29 March 2019 16:06 (five years ago) link

Lollapalooza’s
Did he write this himself ?

calstars, Friday, 29 March 2019 16:08 (five years ago) link

The cover art should not have surprised me and yet

GDPR vs GAPDY (DJP), Friday, 29 March 2019 16:27 (five years ago) link

oof this song

GDPR vs GAPDY (DJP), Friday, 29 March 2019 16:29 (five years ago) link

I have the overwhelming feeling Ferrell is begging and pleading with me to quote the song's lyrics on my Trapper Keeper

GDPR vs GAPDY (DJP), Friday, 29 March 2019 16:31 (five years ago) link

Love Jane’s unconditionally, and still listen to them fairly regularly. Definitely will not listen to this.

Mule, Friday, 29 March 2019 16:31 (five years ago) link

Save your ears unless you like the most bedroom level, first band guitar riff welded to some half-hearted 90s 'industrial' style cake decoration.

MaresNest, Friday, 29 March 2019 17:24 (five years ago) link


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