The Flaming Lips "Chime In" for NBC

Wayne Coyne (The Oklahoman Archives photo)

Follow this handy link to see an Entertainment Weekly video of Oklahoma City-based Grammy-winning alt-rock band the Flaming Lips playing their own unique take on the NBC’s signature “chime.”

The Lips are among several bands and solo artists who were asked to participate in the network’s “Chime In” promotional campaign. Along with the Lips, Clint Black, B.B. King, the B-52s, T.I. and more were given eight seconds to play at little something-something ending in the distinctive G, E, and C of the chime. The promos are set to start airing around Thanksgiving on the peacock network, according to this EW.com story.

The video shows Wayne Coyne and Co. working on their promo. Coyne also shows off his tricked-out double-necked “Guitar Hero” guitar, which merges a weird noise modulator with a “Guitar Hero” axe with the plastic buttons. It’s pretty wild and so totally Wayne. You’ll love it.

-BAM