Animal Collective - Flesh Canoe

[Spudboy41]

thanks !!

[MegaFauxhawk]

Cut someones back open and ride in their ribcage down a river and their head propped up is the bow and their ass is the stern. Sorry this is the only animal collective song i find hard to listen to. It's like angry noise

[mlrowley7]

4 people don't know what Love is

[Chacha5678]

WHY CANT I HOLD ALL THESE FEELS

[alooksurprised]

This album is what LSD means to me

[MrJAKEspeaks]

i love animal collective High and sober

[MrMicaiah123]

its wierd i use to think this band suck but i kept listening to them for some reason and now i cant stop listening to them what the fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck

[Lucky8andito]

@MrMicaiah123 , haha. i felt the same way

[vicesquad08]

TE AMO.. <3

[logan2233e]

i know everyone hates me for saying this... but i don't get the hype around this. I don't really like it that much. 2:07 was cool but other than that it just sounds like a mess. Maybe i need to be completely fucked up to apreciate it.

[wseefried]

@logan2233e no way man...you cant judge this band off one song alone...you have to listen to a couple then they start growing on you...once you like their more jammy songs youll appreciate this noise youre hearing...you dont have to be fucked up to appreciate anything...and if being fucked up is the only reason why you would appreciate something...you shouldnt have any thing to do with it...

[alvids333]

@logan2233e if you like it you  like it, if you don't you don't. don't worry about drugs man

[shelciAKAlilshadler]

Love this so much:)

[emowithbridge]

This Is Such A Beautiful Song...<3

[ElijahEssplode]

@GenuineColour Fuck yes we are, and fuck yes we do.

Its that simple guys, just take it.

Never feed a troll.

(;

[fsanf164]

Hipsters are an illusion these stereotypical people created. It's shallow and funny how people think they are the only people that dress the way THEY do. We need more happy normal accepting people without ego trips cause someone hurt their feelings. Yawn, you guys are the most boring people to sit here and hate. Oh well you live fake lives by thinking you listen to real "cool" music better than others. Animal Collective > Your stuff.

[johnnyjigball]

@fsanf164 I believe a prototypical nonconformist is the exemplary term for such description. By nonconforming all in the same way, they conform, share common ground.

[94ddare]

@fsanf164 agreeing with the hipster bullshit.  NO MORE EGO TRIPS PLEASE! I escape alot of peoples ego trips by getting lost in ANIMAL COLLECTIVE! PLEASE RELEASE A NEW ALBUM!

[GenuineColour]

HIPSTERS ARE THE BIGGEST FAGGOTS TO WALK THE EARTH AND THEY LISTEN TO THE GAYEST MUSIC EVER. SHIT LIKE THIS

[ilovelegos413]

@GenuineColour TROLLING IS AN ART AND YOU BE BAD AT IT

[fsanf164]

@GenuineColour Ok expert! You may think you're cool for what you listen to but you're probably just a bitter person who thinks they know just good music by putting other music down. So if you can't appreciate it ..you waste your time listening to it? That's fun. I wish we all had your time to waste labeling things. Don't act like you don't do gay shit when no ones looking. So easy to front behind a computer screen like all people always dress like the music? ignorant one.

[BRADANDKALEB]

has anyone ever seen a "hipster"

there like the sasquatch

everybody seems to think they exist yet nobody has seen one

its like some made up stereotype that all these straight edge fucks keep throwing around.

when in reality all walks of life listen to this music

sorry it isnt textbook "music" even tho music is all just sounds

its a matter of perception

most people think its not music

because it isnt a simple progression set to a 4/4 beat

[3Bottle3]

@BRADANDKALEB well put

[LIGHTRONIX]

@BRADANDKALEB you probably are a hipster, which would explain why you think you've never seen one.

[BRADANDKALEB]

@LIGHTRONIX

i now see what a hipster is

i googled it arent i smart

and no thanks

i dont wear shitty scarfs and "look at me" top hats and whatever the hell else they wear...cute

[ZcSoldierRS]

@BRADANDKALEB Well, i like scarves lol

[pathosrunner]

i love reading the comments to animal collective songs. all a bunch of hipsters jizzing all over themselves. i can't blame em' though, AC forever <3 only band ill ever truly need. :)

[WePandas]

Feels like swimming in space. Or something like that. Genius song.

[dkstojentin]

I'm a sensitive autist.

[wsp47]

@dkstojentin Yo man sorry youre depressed and feel the need to sling your negativity around aimlessly. I contemplated whether or not I would take the time to tell you that absolutely nobody cares what you think of animal collective. Guess I took the time. Everybody check out the music that he/she has favorited. 1980's Australian/New Zealand music...HAHAHAHAHAH

[dkstojentin]

@wsp47 yeah that is actual real music that can be read in sheet music.

[BoBlackheart2]

@dkstojentin: "Actual" music? Music is a form of art. It is subjective. What may be music to you may be noise to me.

In my experience, however, people who usually like AC are those who have already had years listening to the things you call "actual music." Why? Perhaps their ears are sophisticated enough to understand the musical landscaping or perhaps AC simply creates songs that touch them in ways your "actual music" cannot.

Either way, your negativity is of no consequence. Sorry. ;)

[BoBlackheart2]

@dkstojentin: Oh, and just a few more points to raise:

1. Music did not originate from a music sheet. It was created simply to discipline and *cough* SIMPLIFY the art. Not to elevate it.

2. The base of this song can actually be read in a music sheet. It has been done in the unplugged version. That alone already contradicts your assessment.

3. This pretty much cancels out your claims, ergo, I will take my leave since there is absolutely nothing you can say that will change my view anyway. :)

[ninjaassassin27]

@BoBlackheart2 wow you got to the point before i found it. *claps* this is the principle i apply when on piano, really, and it sounds otherworldly and awesome.

[mrblinkk]

i cant decide if flesh canoe is an innuendo for a vagina or a dick

[Kannerjb711]

@mrblinkk its an innuendo for BOTH we all ride in the flesh canoe in one way or another. People see sex as a man penetrating a woman. In actuality it is just a symbiotic experience where both parties hold each other in the closest way they possibly can. it is a transmission of energy and love. I feel that is why random hook ups and meaningless sex is nothing compared to the latter.

[miraculousblues]

assholes. "LSD" fucking idiots.

this song is about Panda Bear(Noah Lennox.)

[PortalMouth]

It isn't just about Noah . . . and that is from the mouth of David himself.

[twopoint0]

I wrote every word to this song on my wall. Is that weird?

I can't tell 'cause I can only feel good right now.

This song makes me feel like I'm alone, floating underwater in a lake in the night, without the need to breathe, and feeling pure, euphoric, amazing adoration for something. Maybe life?

[WinkyMcGee]

@twopoint0 how high are you right now?

[OGARAINTDEAD]

@twopoint0 : ' )

[mmauad]

@twopoint0 we call that LSD trip from where I'm from

[twopoint0]

@mmauad Doooood, I'm 100% sober. I'm just naturally psychedelic. 8)

[MikhailLifirenko]

@twopoint0 i've experienced that before, but breathing is, its like ecstasy, each time you do it. like a gift that you give yourself.

[rymeswitreason]

@twopoint0 yes that is weird....look at the name of the song

[notionalphonic]

@twopoint0 are you wasted man?

[zebrametal100]

Young red bird theyre just natural feelings

i cant keep from changing my brains bending my wants with my rights are my friends still half right and should i keep them seperate from me its unclear then i get a cold can i get a light theres a certain type of easy pace thats what we need to make it..

[rewindDUDE]

when i first listened to ac i thought it was just trippy music, but now i appreciate it, every song gives me a different state of mind.

[ninjanun]

I consider this music. I feel a rhythm and it makes me feel a way so I'd consider that music.

[VeryAmpersand]

I won't give you a thumbs down, but I'll give you some words:

Don't post negative comments. If you think it's shitty, don't listen to it and let us enjoy it. Simple as that.

[indalcecio]

@VeryAmpersand The problem with that: how do you know something is shitty if you don't listen to it?

Let people post whatever they want. It's youtube.

[nsunshine10]

@VeryAmpersand wonderfully said.

[corrosivedevourer]

The "Flesh Canoe" is a metaphor for a women's Vagina.

[Ramentastic]

The guitar sounds like a wrecking ball swinging back and forth., Also this song makes me think of the Lion King on ecstasy.

[thepeppersjam]

LSD people...

[dickheadmann112]

LSD elephants...

[jddeitz2000]

LSD LSD

[Cizcan]

LSDemons

[RapidProductions]

this all makes my mind melt

[JeffHouck1]

if pink floyd went industrial this is probly what they would come up with. sounds amazing!!

[cropuless]

i find pink floyds first few albums to be pretty similar to ac. indeed syd barret was way ahead of his time.

[Havenscope]

I see what you're saying, but as far as direct style goes, I don't know about that. In terms of equality in experimentation, this is probably true, but, especially in Floyd's first album, there is a drastic difference in sound than this.

[pcinderellie]

whatever floats your boat. if you don't like it, go away.

[bubmaterial]

i bet you were planning on saying that for weeks.

[MarkRitchie1990]

why take the time to look for it then?

[fiddelysquat]

What, because it doesn't sound exactly like all the acoustic indie music that you listen to in an attempt to assure yourself that you're a unique and special snowflake whose opinion reigns supreme over the other plebes on the internet?

GTFO.

[dkstojentin]

No, because it sucks. I looked for it because when I worked in Wicker Park, it was on the Ipod, and I hated it, and I wanted to see what the idiots who made it looked like. For me it was like a car crash. I still don't understand why you keep defending it. It's awful. And for the record, I don't listen to acoustic indie music. Take a look at my profile page. I like music that follows a solid melody, that doesn't sound like it was written by autistic children. Maybe it's just me.

[zburnight]

Who cares?

Acceptance and tolerance buddy.

Don't be a music hitler. Some animals like music that sounds like it was written by autistic children and some animals like music that follows a solid melody. It's all good, man, It's music. It serves the same purpose regardless of it's flavor. Kinda like everything else that idiots like to fight over because of differences.

I don't know, maybe it's just me.

[bobbyprier]

the music you like is good for listening to, and i lisetn tot hat to. youve got to feel animalcollective man. close your eyes, imagine what the song sounds like. imagine what hes feeling when he sings this. their songs are more than songs. this is a feeling man. get some headphones, plays this fucking loud, lie in bed, close your eyes, and feel it sinking into your chest. then breath it. then feel it. and picture things. it could make you feel really sad or happy or angry. feel the music man!

[larcenciel50]

yes that's it!feel it!especially animal collective sound so i don't know:P..it makes me wanna travel or fly or float...

[fuzzluvr]

autistic kids could kick your ASS!!!

[denise123reed]

dkstojentin, I think you would agree with me that this is not "music". Lets all face it. However, I see it as a "soundscape". It is sound arranged in an ingenius manner that creates a very interesting mental/emotional state. This is true art. Personally, my favorite animal collective song and one of my favorite experimental songs. You'll probably never ever like it. But most people won't. Dont be angry if you dont understand. Its not an insult

[Havenscope]

If you see "Flesh Canoe" in this way, then I would be apt to call it a song.

[bvs512]

HAHAHA

[MMC72899]

Oops, i didn't mean to thumbs down you, sorry about that.

[MMC72899]

I really don't think you should discriminate against Autistic Children, if you didn't like it at that park thing why did you look it up on youtube and then complain you didn't like it again? To me you seem to be the dumb one not autistic children.

[blatspanner]

poor lamb. did the unusual sounds make you all upset. wah. incidentally,their new album is absolutely,headspinningly incredible.

[elisky]

L0L that sucks because we all like it : )

[jf88penguin]

ham wallet

[insidefeever]

nice