Despite being ten years removed from their magic run of albums (has it really been ten years since Yoshimi?), the Flaming Lips never seem to be far from the indie rock news feeds.  Whether it is songs that last for days, innovative album packaging, or exciting collaboration announcements the Lips remain a staple in the 2012 music scene.

As far as awesome collaborations go, this pro-shot take of the Lips joined on stage by Wilco Axe-man Nels Cline at the band’s New Year’s Oklahoma homecoming set is right up there.  The Lips and Nels (or is it Nels and the Lips?) take on John Lennon’s angst ridden Abbey Road opus “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” much to the liking of seemingly sedated hometown crowd.  The tune clocks in at a full ten minutes longer than the 7+-minute original, so there is plenty of time for Nels to do what Nels does with his Jazzmaster.

If you like repetitive ominous tones topped with shredding guitars, this one’s for you.  Otherwise, it is worth checking out a minute or two of the video below.

What can I say, I love it when these guys do covers!  Enjoy.