Interview: Wayne Coyne on The Flaming Lips treatin

The speaker discusses a project with the BBC, where they attempted to cover 30 years of music in 60 minutes. They faced challenges in storytelling due to the vast number of songs and stories. Despite initial failures, they found it enjoyable to try again. The speaker highlights the importance of engaging with fans and balancing storytelling with music during performances.

What was the main challenge the speaker faced when trying to condense 30 years of music into a 60-minute show?

• Insufficient time to prepare

• Technical difficulties with the radio

• Lack of interest from the audience

• Too many songs and stories to cover

How did the speaker view the initial failure of the project?

• As a complete waste of time

• As a sign to change careers

• As a reason to stop performing

• As a fun challenge to revisit

What do the speakers do during special shows that they don't do in regular shows?

• Perform in different languages

• Invite guest artists

• Tell stories behind the songs

• Play only new songs

Why does the speaker believe storytelling is not suitable for regular shows?

• It requires too much preparation

• It confuses the audience

• It reduces the show's momentum

• It makes the show too long

In what context does the speaker find storytelling to be perfect?

• In studio recordings

• In interviews

• In special events

• During regular shows