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Ween — Flutes of The Chi
Album: White Pepper
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Total ratings: 2003









Released: 2000
Length: 3:24
Plays (last 30 days): 4
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Everything that you are,
That you'd like to be
Will come in three, my friend

Times thine inequity
The flutes of the chi
Will sound again, my friend

Wrap yourself up in gold,
The fruits of the old,
Are ripe to be told, my friend

For, it's not what you are,
How you've come to be
All this will will end and begin again

(solos)

Everything that you are,
That you'd like to be
Will come in three, my friend

Times thine inequity,
The flutes of the chi
Will sound again, my friend
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 ajlept wrote:

Hence, Weengs.


I laughed at this way more than I should have.
Posted 1 month ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
I love Ween. I was first introduced to them by my ex. I didn't get it at first. I  thought, "These guys just imitate other people's shit." Which they do. But they manage to end with something totally uniquely Ween. I can't explain it. Chocolate and Cheese is a brilliant album. 'Voodoo Lady'...'Joppa Road'....'Don't Shit where you Eat', which is straight up Grateful Dead. But different.

Ween is like AI artist mash-up before there was AI.
Posted 5 months ago by jtherieau    [ Reply ]
 tm wrote:

I love this song 8->9




I just had to boost my 9 to a 10. This one hit the perfect spot today, working perfectly (somehow) right after Joe Strummer's Forbidden City
Posted 7 months ago by akboognish    [ Reply ]
that's a nice pepper.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I love this song 8->9
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
I, for one, enjoy the chocobo sound effect in this song.
Posted 1 year ago by damonlazer    [ Reply ]
Man that incessant 'Wheee' noise that sounds like they just squeeze a small baby as a percussion instrument bugs me. I don't rate or downvote or skip over many songs - a testament to Bill's great taste but cannot unhear or tolerate. Bleh.
Posted 1 year ago by puntloos    [ Reply ]
Ween is so versatile... Sounds like the Beatles.  Like a Harrison song from their days in India.  Amazing 
Posted 1 year ago by zepher    [ Reply ]
this is a great song

you can sing the melody, a day or so after hearing it now
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 Rockit999 wrote:
Ween groupies are called 'Weenies' & I am one of those.


Is your dog a Weenie dog?
Posted 2 years ago by justin_case    [ Reply ]
Two Ween songs in two days!  Nice...
Posted 2 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
 ajlept wrote:

Hence, Weengs.



Damn, take my up vote.
Posted 2 years ago by tomy756    [ Reply ]
Ween groupies are called 'Weenies' & I am one of those.
Posted 2 years ago by Rockit999    [ Reply ]
 KeithBrofsky wrote:

One of the things I love about Radio Paradise is hearing cool music from across the world, and of many genre's. I would never bother to notice the name and origin of most of these musicians if not for their website showing this info.

Ween? Uh, okay. Cool tune. And they're from a really unique place - New Hope, PA. It's a charming, historic town along the Delaware River. Who knew? Now I do.




I Agree on all counts!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Good Tune! I never heard of them before this. Thank You RP!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 Matt_Maurer wrote:

What an incredibly adaptive artwork on the album! I can see a flaccid penis, a uvula, woman’s bare back, heads swishing side to side. No offence meant ~ it’s just a fantastically creative adaptive artwork. I’d like to buy it please?

i see a white goat's face, slightly distorted

Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 Matt_Maurer wrote:

What an incredibly adaptive artwork on the album! I can see a flaccid penis, a uvula, woman’s bare back, heads swishing side to side. No offence meant ~ it’s just a fantastically creative adaptive artwork. I’d like to buy it please?



Here ya go:
https://www.amazon.com/White-P...
Posted 3 years ago by bc    [ Reply ]
What an incredibly adaptive artwork on the album! I can see a flaccid penis, a uvula, woman’s bare back, heads swishing side to side. No offence meant ~ it’s just a fantastically creative adaptive artwork. I’d like to buy it please?
Posted 3 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
Better the Flutes of the Chi than the Flutes of the Loom. Most excellent!
Posted 3 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
One of the things I love about Radio Paradise is hearing cool music from across the world, and of many genre's. I would never bother to notice the name and origin of most of these musicians if not for their website showing this info.

Ween? Uh, okay. Cool tune. And they're from a really unique place - New Hope, PA. It's a charming, historic town along the Delaware River. Who knew? Now I do.
Posted 3 years ago by KeithBrofsky    [ Reply ]
 Felix_The_Cat wrote:
Am I worng or there is a very similar Rolling Stones melody?
 
I think you're worng.
Posted 3 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
That´s a funny picture on the Wikipedia page - those two with a heart - at least for a few years they weren´t even talking to each other!  
Posted 4 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
 Felix_The_Cat wrote:
Am I worng or there is a very similar Rolling Stones melody?
 Sorry, but I think you're worng.
Posted 5 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 mambasv wrote:
John Lennon copycat - fail!
 
Here's you: *
















Here's the point: *
Posted 5 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
Quebec theme?  (Margot Timmons to Ween)?
Posted 5 years ago by rgio    [ Reply ]
Seems like many are hearing other singers--I heard Gerry Rafferty myself.
Posted 5 years ago by Hogtownmike    [ Reply ]
That background noise sounds like someone with emphysema.
Posted 5 years ago by be4con    [ Reply ]
John Lennon copycat - fail!
Posted 5 years ago by mambasv    [ Reply ]
+1 Wings featuring George Harrison .....
Posted 5 years ago by brollo    [ Reply ]
 Felix_The_Cat wrote:
Am I worng or there is a very similar Rolling Stones melody?
 
I can't think of any Stones tune which this song's melody resembles; not that there isn't.  I can't even think of any Stones song which is in 6/8 "waltz time" as this one is.  It is a pretty basic chord progression though, it could sound like a lot of other songs.
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
ween are musical wizards. truly great musicians who to me are a cross between zappa and skid roper/mojo nixon

but the photos that accompany this song are a bit off 
Posted 6 years ago by jambo    [ Reply ]
 clickfaster wrote:
I keep hearing John Lennon or Badfinger or something.  Kind of like it.

 
That's exactly what I was thinking through the whole song. A Beatles/Badfinger-ish flavor to it.
Posted 7 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
 Larrygrrl wrote:
I thought this was Tears for Fears! {#Daisy}

 
Thounght it was Wings!
Posted 7 years ago by Ghiaap    [ Reply ]
This is really good.

I seem to like just about everything that Ween throws at me. 
Posted 7 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
I thought this was Tears for Fears! {#Daisy}
Posted 8 years ago by Larrygrrl    [ Reply ]
 Felix_The_Cat wrote:
Am I worng or there is a very similar Rolling Stones melody?

 
you are worng  {#Cowboy}
Posted 8 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]
Thought it was a tune of McCartney and Wings
Posted 8 years ago by Ghiaap    [ Reply ]
Looks like they're getting the band back together...https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ween-announce-reunion-plan-2016-concerts-20151116
Posted 8 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

It depends which direction you're wiping the hedgehog, I'd have thought. I'd advise using a squirrel - much furrier and more absorbent, and easier to fit in the crack :o)

 
Cynaera wrote:


A bear and a rabbit were taking a dump in the woods. The bear looked at the rabbit and asked, "Do you ever have a problem with the poop sticking to your fur?"  The rabbit replied, "No, I really don't."

So the bear wiped his ass with the rabbit.   *ducking and running...*
 
"Hey rabbit..."       : o )
 
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Am I worng or there is a very similar Rolling Stones melody?
Posted 9 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
Ween to me is like eating atomic Jelly Babies—they taste great and explode your head.
Posted 9 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 renatolongo wrote:
More Ween please!

 
Hear, hear!
Posted 9 years ago by mdnlsn    [ Reply ]
I'm thinking that the "woo hoo" sound that people are commenting on is not a squeaky toy, but a sitar.
I could be wrong, but it sure sounds like it to me. 
Posted 9 years ago by stegokitty    [ Reply ]
More Ween please!
Posted 9 years ago by renatolongo    [ Reply ]
 ench wrote:

Goddamn Pillsbury Doughboy

 
{#Lol}
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 peregrin wrote:
I'd like this if it wasn't for the annoying "woohoo" repeating over and over in the background ...

 
Goddamn Pillsbury Doughboy
Posted 9 years ago by ench    [ Reply ]
I'd like this if it wasn't for the annoying "woohoo" repeating over and over in the background ...
Posted 10 years ago by peregrin    [ Reply ]
I'm hearing Harrison...........{#Sunny}
Posted 11 years ago by Peyote    [ Reply ]
I keep hearing John Lennon or Badfinger or something.  Kind of like it.
Posted 11 years ago by clickfaster    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:


A bear and a rabbit were taking a dump in the woods. The bear looked at the rabbit and asked, "Do you ever have a problem with the poop sticking to your fur?"  The rabbit replied, "No, I really don't."

So the bear wiped his ass with the rabbit.   *ducking and running...*


 
{#Roflol} It's good to laugh. Thanks, Cynaera...hope you're laughing with us. I'm guessing this fable isn't found in the Uncle Remus stories, though. 



Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
YES {#Cowboy}
Posted 11 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]
Perfect!
Posted 11 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]
nope you can keep this one
Posted 11 years ago by Papa_Smurf    [ Reply ]
Aaron leaving Ween was a depressing thing...It was a sad day for me when it was announced....I'm thankful Bill plays some Ween in the mix..they really were an awesome diverse band....
Posted 11 years ago by kymoonshine    [ Reply ]
Just Weenderful!
Posted 11 years ago by Rockit    [ Reply ]
 Nuance wrote:
Good song except for the annoying squeaky-toy sound.
 
My little valve amp thinks that squeeky-toy is important and makes a big deal out of it. I could do without it, to be frank. Otherwise a fine song.
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
I heard from a mutual friend that Ween is working on getting back together!
Posted 11 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
I sure like Ween
Posted 11 years ago by Stranglersfan    [ Reply ]
 OHMish wrote:
I'm pretty sure I have heard a very similar song by Paul McCartney..
Maybe from the Wings period
Anyone? 
 
Hence, Weengs.
Posted 12 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
Good song except for the annoying squeaky-toy sound.
Posted 12 years ago by Nuance    [ Reply ]
Great segue from Spoon's "The Book I Write".  It's like it was meant to be!
Posted 12 years ago by zair99    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this song, Bill.  I've purchased it on Itunes through your page.  Hope you get credit.
Posted 12 years ago by Gryn    [ Reply ]
Best.  Band.  Ever.

R.I.P.  The Boognish...  Long live the B R O W N ! ! ! ! !

{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 12 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]
I'm pretty sure I have heard a very similar song by Paul McCartney..
Maybe from the Wings period
Anyone? 
Posted 12 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
 dedawson wrote:
Hmmph.  Sounds like boring old John Lennon to me.
 
Yeah...  that Lennon was so, so boring.  Never did do a damn thing.
Posted 12 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]
Such a GREAT GREAT song!  Yes — I'm SHOUTING!!!

{#Dancingbanana}     {#Dancingbanana_2}

{#Bananajam}     {#Drummer}
Posted 12 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]
No More Ween   {#Eek}  {#Frown}

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/aaron-freeman-closes-the-book-on-ween-20120529
Posted 12 years ago by drsteevo    [ Reply ]
ANOTHER BRILLIANT TRANSITION! From Spoon's "The Book I Write"... God, I love you so fracking much, RP...
Posted 12 years ago by BijouBijou    [ Reply ]
This could grow on me, from a 7 to a __. But that title: I know what a flute is, and what chi is, but I didn't know that chi played the flutes. Or chi's played the flute.  Hmmm. I'll ask Cain. Or my karate sensei. 
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

It depends which direction you're wiping the hedgehog, I'd have thought. I'd advise using a squirrel - much furrier and more absorbent, and easier to fit in the crack :o)

 
And really the only raison d'etre for squirrels that I can think of...

Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:


A bear and a rabbit were taking a dump in the woods. The bear looked at the rabbit and asked, "Do you ever have a problem with the poop sticking to your fur?"  The rabbit replied, "No, I really don't."

So the bear wiped his ass with the rabbit.   *ducking and running...*

 
That joke comes off much better if the bear says "Hey, Rabbit!"

After you deliver this joke properly, you can forever thereafter elicit a laugh just by saying "Hey, Rabbit!"

For some reason  I can't explain, the funny part of the joke is the bear saying "Hey Rabbit!"

Posted 13 years ago by james_of_tucson    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:


A bear and a rabbit were taking a dump in the woods. The bear looked at the rabbit and asked, "Do you ever have a problem with the poop sticking to your fur?"  The rabbit replied, "No, I really don't."

So the bear wiped his ass with the rabbit.   *ducking and running...*

 
Eddie Murphy steal

Posted 13 years ago by jkhandy    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

It depends which direction you're wiping the hedgehog, I'd have thought. I'd advise using a squirrel - much furrier and more absorbent, and easier to fit in the crack :o)

 

A bear and a rabbit were taking a dump in the woods. The bear looked at the rabbit and asked, "Do you ever have a problem with the poop sticking to your fur?"  The rabbit replied, "No, I really don't."

So the bear wiped his ass with the rabbit.   *ducking and running...*

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Went outside to look for that damn pigeon that has been trying to nest in my eaves.

  PFM wrote:
For you and the hedgehog no doubt...
Lawsy, PFM - wiping yourself with a hedgehog raises a bundle of issues, but using a live one stirs a whole 'nother kettle 'O fish!

Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 Sloggydog wrote:
XTC are good agreed but this reminds me of wiping my arse with a hedgehog...quite unpleasant
 
It depends which direction you're wiping the hedgehog, I'd have thought. I'd advise using a squirrel - much furrier and more absorbent, and easier to fit in the crack :o)

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 Propayne wrote:
I like it.

Has a nice XTC vibe. 
 
yeah, exactly - I miss those guys

Posted 13 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
I like it.

Has a nice XTC vibe. 
Posted 13 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
 PA1749 wrote:
Incredible transition, All hail Bill the blend master!
 
{#Meditate}

Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Hmmph.  Sounds like boring old John Lennon to me.
Posted 14 years ago by dedawson    [ Reply ]
Incredible transition, All hail Bill the blend master!
Posted 14 years ago by PA1749    [ Reply ]
 Hey_Now19 wrote:
(One of the) Best. Band(s). Ever.
 
yeah.

Posted 14 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
Wow, that was a nice blend-in from Spoons to Ween! {#Cheers}
Posted 14 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
(One of the) Best. Band(s). Ever.
Posted 14 years ago by Hey_Now19    [ Reply ]
Been listening for the last few hours and I have to say the nightime playlist seems much better than the daytime playlist......
Posted 14 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
 Sloggydog wrote:
XTC are good agreed but this reminds me of wiping my arse with a hedgehog...quite unpleasant
 
For you and the hedgehog no doubt...

Posted 14 years ago by PFM    [ Reply ]
Celebrating the incredible diversity of Ween!!{#Clap}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
XTC are good agreed but this reminds me of wiping my arse with a hedgehog...quite unpleasant
Posted 15 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 dmax wrote:
Reminds me of XTC. That's a good thing.
 
Reminds me of George Harrison. That's not a good thing. Soporific and narcolepsy-inducing, though the chipmunks are cool and I second MsJudi's call for animal sounds in music. I can think of a few tracks that would be significantly improved by the inclusion of animal noises, in the case of this song a howling wolf pack. 3 from the somnolent Nottingham jury {#Sleep}
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I'm particularly fond of the chipmunks in the background... you just don't hear enough wild animal vocals in music these days and we're all the more poor for it.
Posted 15 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
 dmax wrote:
Reminds me of XTC. That's a good thing.
  Fo sho. No wonder I gave it an 8.{#Daisy}
Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Spoon - The Book I Write
Ween - Flutes of the Chi

A truly great rhythmic transition—involving two bands with single syllables, double vowels, and four word song titles.  
Posted 15 years ago by manzanitafire    [ Reply ]
everyone needs alittle Ween in their life.
Posted 15 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
quite annoying, especially with the "ooh hooh" from the background vocalists ...
Annoying and boring at the same time! Respect!
Posted 16 years ago by Baum74    [ Reply ]
Why do I own no Ween?  I can't believe it.  I always like it when I hear it. 
Posted 16 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
Been a fan since the early 90's.  LOVE this band.  Fun and crazy and intriguing.  And great to smoke weed to. {#Good-vibes}
Posted 16 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
 ploafmaster wrote:
AWESOME segue from Spoon's "The Book I Write" - it felt more like a change from one movement to the next than from one song to the next.
 

Just what I was thinking.
Posted 16 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
WEEN Rocks Ass Hard....See them Live!!! Many Thanks to the DJ

Posted 16 years ago by Monster    [ Reply ]
T-rex?
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
theirishtickler wrote:
id say its much better then a child saying "It really hurts mommy! Am I gonna die?"
hard to argue with that!
Posted 16 years ago by kaosmonkey    [ Reply ]
audiolizard wrote:
Cool song, but that baby toy sound is so obnoxious while I'm working.
id say its much better then a child saying "It really hurts mommy! Am I gonna die?"
Posted 16 years ago by theirishtickler    [ Reply ]
audiolizard wrote:
Cool song, but that baby toy sound is so obnoxious while I'm working.
Yeah, what the hell is that?! It's driving me nuts!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
absolutely seamless segue from Spoon, Bravo!
Posted 17 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
Cool song, but that baby toy sound is so obnoxious while I'm working.
Posted 17 years ago by audiolizard    [ Reply ]
I love the Beatles.
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
damn I love this station!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
God love Ween
Posted 17 years ago by h2o    [ Reply ]
My favorite by ween - and i like them a lot.
Posted 17 years ago by christgod    [ Reply ]
AWESOME segue from Spoon's "The Book I Write" - it felt more like a change from one movement to the next than from one song to the next.
Posted 18 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
kaupmees wrote:
So... What's the verdict?
Fantastic..... but most of the festival was.....
Posted 18 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
Mark1970 wrote:
I'm heading to the Austin Music Festival next month and this band had been a question mark for me. After hearing this track and few more on RP, they aren't anymore. I can't wait to see them live!
So... What's the verdict?
Posted 18 years ago by kaupmees    [ Reply ]
Instant 9! Haven't heard this one before, but it's hellagood.
Posted 18 years ago by Sobient    [ Reply ]
Weeeeeen!!! I wish they'd play Stay Forever more often, from this disc.
Posted 18 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
RhodesWarrior wrote:
Haha! Statistics joke - good one! I've liked Ween for a long time. They are one of the most delightfully weird bands out there (example: Mister won't you please help my pony?).
Piss Up a Rope is another good Hoot.
Posted 18 years ago by Jester    [ Reply ]
great disc...
Posted 18 years ago by eman    [ Reply ]
I FREAKIN' LOVE THIS SONG!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Jester    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
If we heard this song repeated, would that make it "Flutes of the Chi-Squared"? I'm really digging this Julian Lennon. I mean Ween.
Haha! Statistics joke - good one! I've liked Ween for a long time. They are one of the most delightfully weird bands out there (example: Mister won't you please help my pony?).
Posted 18 years ago by RhodesWarrior    [ Reply ]
I'm heading to the Austin Music Festival next month and this band had been a question mark for me. After hearing this track and few more on RP, they aren't anymore. I can't wait to see them live!
Posted 18 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
I had never heard of Ween before I heard this tune on RP...that opened up the flood gates, I had moved to Seattle, WA and found that they are a favourite out there and I started to collect all their music...I especially like "Piss up a rope" but we'll never hear that one on RP.
Posted 18 years ago by Jester    [ Reply ]
Sounds a little like Guided by Voices. Pretty good.
Posted 18 years ago by lordbyronfan    [ Reply ]