The Gizzverse (Vol. 8) - King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s Music Video Lore
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Want to know which band can paint a story in your head? Then let me introduce to you King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. An Australian psychedelic seven-piece rock group that are one of the most prolific artists in the past decade and the creators of their own mythological musical universe known as the Gizzverse.
This is volume eight of my series that highlights the strongest ideas put forward from the band’s songs and their accompanying music videos by artist Jason Galea, in order to visually understand what this Gizzard Universe looks like and how everything is connected.
Contents:
0:00 Introduction
1:12 Chapter 30 - If Not Now, Then When?
11:30 Chapter 31 - O.N.E.
17:49 Chapter 32 - Pleura
25:29 Chapter 33 - Supreme Ascendancy
31:33 Chapter 34 - Static Electricity
38:40 Conclusion
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Volume 1: • Enter The Gizzverse! (...
Volume 2: • The Gizzverse (Vol. 2)...
Volume 3: • The Gizzverse (Vol. 3)...
Volume 4: • The Gizzverse (Vol. 4)...
Volume 5: • The Gizzverse Explaine...
Volume 6: • The Gizzverse (Vol. 6)...
Volume 7: • The Gizzverse (Vol. 7)...
Spotify Playlist Link for The Full Gizzverse Playlist
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What is King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard?
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard are an Australian rock band formed in 2010 in Melbourne, Victoria. The band consists of Stu Mackenzie (vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, flute), Ambrose Kenny-Smith (vocals, harmonica, keyboards), Cook Craig (guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals), Joey Walker (guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals), Lucas Harwood (bass, keyboards), and Michael Cavanagh (drums, percussion). They are known for exploring multiple genres, staging energetic live shows and building a prolific discography, having released sixteen studio albums, seven live albums, two compilations and two EPs.
Their second EP, Willoughby's Beach (2011), and debut album, 12 Bar Bruise (2012), primarily blended surf music and garage rock, and were released on Flightless, the band's own independent record label. Their second album, a "psychedelic western audiobook" titled Eyes Like the Sky (2013), features narration by Broderick Smith. Float Along - Fill Your Lungs, released later in the year, and the 2014 albums Oddments and I'm in Your Mind Fuzz, saw the band expand on their psychedelic sound. In 2015, they drew on elements of jazz fusion and progressive rock with Quarters!, and also released the folk-inspired Paper Mâché Dream Balloon, recorded almost entirely using acoustic instruments. Nonagon Infinity (2016), arguably their most acclaimed album to date, features nine interconnected tracks that form an infinite loop, and won the ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album.
In 2017, the band fulfilled a promise to release five studio albums within the year: Flying Microtonal Banana, an experiment in microtonality, in February; the three-chapter "sci-fi epic" Murder of the Universe in June; Sketches of Brunswick East, an improvised jazz collaboration with Mild High Club, in August; Polygondwanaland, which was released into the public domain, in November; and Gumboot Soup in December. The 2019 albums Fishing for Fishies and Infest the Rats' Nest saw the band incorporate boogie rock and thrash metal into their sound, respectively.
Many of the band's releases are based on a unique concept, yet share lyrical themes and feature characters that form a recurring cast, the most famous being Han-Tyumi, a cyborg who appears across multiple albums. Their songs also tell stories of people-vultures, bushrangers and Balrogs, as well as "lightning gods, flesh-eating beasts, sages and space-faring eco rebels". Members of r/KGATLW, a subreddit dedicated to the band, popularised the term "Gizzverse" to describe the overarching narrative of their discography, about which many theories have been propagated. In a 2017 interview, Stu Mackenzie confirmed that the band's releases are all connected, saying, "They all exist in this parallel universe and they may be from different times and different places but they all can co-exist in a meaningful way". In the same interview, drummer Eric Moore joked that even prior to the band's formation, they decided how the story will end.
And if you’re still reading this - hello.
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These guys made albums so many, so fast that even analysts can't decypher album L.W. before Butterfly 3000 came out. Anyways, great video as always.
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
Tell me about it haha thanks mate
@andrewf3903
2 жыл бұрын
@@motioninart better “late” than never
@albenmurcia4716
2 жыл бұрын
He still hastn finished lw and we already passed bf3k, got timeland and now a double album. Good luck catching up @motion in art
@jpak8
Жыл бұрын
It's kind of ironic, the videos got longer when they became less "lore-dense." The polygondwanaland video was a fraction of this long 😂
@ahealthkit2745
8 ай бұрын
I'd love to see another Gizzverse video covering the band's newer material, so much has come out now that I think could be fun to tie into older stuff. Especially with the rumours about Petrodragonic Apocalypse and The Silver Cord being related somehow. @@motioninart
Can't say just how much I appreciate these videos about my favorite band
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@addisonpilliard4668
2 жыл бұрын
I can’t even describe how much I relate to these 13 words
Sincerely appreciate this series and I hope you decide to continue it. KGLW have released so much since this video dropped so I know that is a huge work load however you're the perfect man for the task. You've provided easily the most comprehensive breakdowns of the gizzverse that I've come across and cannot wait to hear what you have to say of Butterfly 3000, OG, Timeland, IDPLML, Laminated Denim, and Changes. Again, I greatly appreciate your work so far!
@jaybarrett629
11 ай бұрын
I just know that this man is gonna have a field day with Petro
I can't wait till vol 9! This series has completely changed my love for gizz to truly obsessed. By far the best music lore explanations I've ever seen! THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK! 🙏
@motioninart
Жыл бұрын
You’re extremely kind. Thank you. Means a lot
I just binged 1 - 8. Awesome job. Thank you! I look forward to 9 - ? !! ☺
"Honey, wake up. A new Gizzverse Video was just uploaded."
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
❤️
Thank you so much for making these. They are incredibly well made and have made me love Gizz even more
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
sorry for the late reply but thank you!
Just want to add to the appreciation of these videos! Ive watched them multiple time and always come away with something new. Thank you!
@motioninart
Жыл бұрын
thanks mate. really means alot.
Great job so far bud! I wish I had a chronological list of the songs for a big listen.
Amazing video series! Would love to see the next part with more connections to Gaia, black skies, Petrodragonic, etc.
I love these videos, thanks for them!!
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
thanks man. love you.
Excellent work as always
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
So glad you make these videos mate
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, glad you liked them
Just wanted to says a great thanks for all of those video on the Gizzverse you did an amazing job documenting on an amazing band so thank you
I just finished to watch the serie, wow. We need volume 9 😮. Man youre the best
I have waited for this video for so long
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
❤️
Great video! Thanks for doing these!
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
Discovered Gizz about 4 or 5 years ago when youtube randomly recommended Nonagon Infinity to me. I was really into Borderlands 2 at the time (those 2 go together like wine and cheese by the way) but I left it with that, putting that album on every once in a while. Then about 6 months ago I felt like diving more into their work, putting on a different album every couple weeks or so. There's a handful left that I have not heard fully yet, but I can already say that King Gizzard is one of those "one in a generation" bands. I'd never dug into the lyrics and meanings a lot but after binging your series I'm only reaffirmed in my feeling that this band is truly special. Phenomenal work on both their end and yours good sir!
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
Hey man, thanks for the message. I’ve heard good things from borderlands 2 but haven’t played it yet. From one gizz fan to another, I’m glad to share in the joy of this amazing band.
Ive loved your videos so far, i hope you continue. the stuff theyre releasing at the moment might be the best in a while!
@motioninart
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Noah! Yeah I’ve been loving it. I’m excited to return the series one day
Well done man good video
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Elias!
Amazing and excellent series - thank you 🎸🎵 !
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
With all the new albums vol 9 is about to be wild I can’t get enough of this band and your Chanel fr fr
@motioninart
6 ай бұрын
❤️
Great work, I would legit pay $10 for each of these episodes
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the Butterfly3000 analysis ;)
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
Ten bucks they release a new album by that time haha
@Joel-ry6ol
2 жыл бұрын
@@motioninart I like those odds...
another hit, no misses
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
No worries :)
Cant wait for next vidz.. dropping any time soon? Thank you!
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks sexy. Nothing planned on the horizon in terms of Gizzverse yet but I’m sure we’re not done yet. I’m waiting for their full on rap reggae album
On the van during the animation “Latice” is written on the front I don’t know if it has any correlation to cyboogie with “Pistons and Pumps under graphine lattice” probably nothing but just pointing it out
My second time binge watching this, waiting for the 9th part
@motioninart
Жыл бұрын
you're too kind. thank you
Wen Volume 9? You’re a legend!
Love this bands music, but damn. Their lyrics make me depressed, scared, and pissed off. I guess ultimately that's how we should all feel. 🌍♻️🌎♻️🌏
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
There’s still some optimism
You are a prophet among men! Long Live Gizz!
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
love you
Here it comes again
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
Ah shit, here we go again
Can't wait to see the new record get explained.
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling they’re going to release a lot more lore narrative albums in the future
Is volume 9 coming? Found this series and binged it immediately. Plenty of content to add
Much love from Charlotte North Carolina ⚡️⚡️⚡️
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
much love back to you colby
Are you going to make another one of these? I never knew King Giz had lore until a couple days ago and I binged all of these tonight and would love the newer albums to explained. I do understand that videos take time to make but I was just curious if should keep my hopes up?
@motioninart
Жыл бұрын
Yes and no. As it stands, I’ve got my focus set on other topics, partly to expand the growth of the channel and its topics that are currently more interesting to me. I also want to wait a bit to see if there’s more gizz lore because having said all that, I’ll always love the gizzverse and be interested in it Appreciate you binging these though ❤️
I was having a boring ass day. Was.
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@motioninart Your gizzverse vids are amazing. I keep coming back to check for a new one, but alas. So much music has come out (B3K, timeland, demos 3 & 4, omnium) and is about to come out (ice death, lam denim, changes) since your KG & LW vids… is there any chance you can confirm or deny if additional gizzverse vids are in the works?? 🙏🙏🙏
@motioninart
Жыл бұрын
i'm waiting to hear these next 3 albums for october for any more "definitive" or stronger lore connections. but it's definitely not dead. thanks for watching and re-watching - reallys means alot.
We need something on PetroDragonic Apocalypse 🛐 your work is great😊
@motioninart
3 ай бұрын
Ty ❤️❤️❤️❤️
“Rip the husk from the brown rice” Mean brown rice stir fry reference?
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@JohnQueSacc
2 жыл бұрын
Its actually about covid
I am only speculating, but I thought Infest the Rats Nest was supposed to be the last Gizzverse preplanned ending, but due to the pandemic, they decided they had more to say now.
@_plsbekind
3 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure they said somewhere, maybe a Reddit AMA that, Infest the Rat's Nest is a standalone album and not part of the overarching story,now called the Gizzverse.
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
I’ll need to have a read of this
I really respect king gizz's environmentalism, and bringing attention to other issues that aren't talked about enough, big data, health care, animal welfare
@motioninart
Жыл бұрын
100%
When did we stop talking about the gizzverse and start talking about our verse
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
That’s the real question
juhu it continues. Thanks mate
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
❤️
20:50 lol
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
Lol
YEAAAAAAAAAA
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
My man
Oh shit son!
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
I wonder how a joyful track list like Butterfly 3000 fits into the gizzverse, maybe it doesn't?
@gileso8809
3 жыл бұрын
It probably doesn't tbh, but who knows?
@koala101100
3 жыл бұрын
It does, butterfly has some references to poly, infest and others
@martinshu123
3 жыл бұрын
castle in the air reference in dreams
@gileso8809
3 жыл бұрын
@@martinshu123 oh yeah that's true haha
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure either. Will have to look into it.
YEEAHHHHHHH BOIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
My man
Man going through all these Gizz videos again makes me think it’s sad the last Gizzverse video was a year ago but love your channel and the other videos. Hope you like the new Gizz that has come out in the last year hope we get some more Gizzverse based songs for some nice Gissverse videos.
@motioninart
Жыл бұрын
❤️ That’s very kind of you to say, thank you. I’ve been loving all the new Gizz music this year. It’s been a blast. Definitely not the end of the series and I too am looking forward to more narrative lore content from them
butterfly 3000 is gonna be an amazing video
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
wait for timeland
@louis-patricklauzon7044
Жыл бұрын
@@motioninart more n more keeps adding up
@motioninart
Жыл бұрын
@@louis-patricklauzon7044 don’t remind me 😅
Im a little late but good shit
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
thanks man
It's not a Gizzverse Explained video until he mentioned Invisible Face 😂
@motioninart
Жыл бұрын
Always haha
WHEN IS THE NEXT EPISODE COMING!!!
@motioninart
Жыл бұрын
when they release five more albums in a year
please make more these aare great
Ey yo my dude, when s the next video coming out
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
I’m waiting for some more albums that Stu has teased
@cloudlesssky5763
2 жыл бұрын
@@motioninart damn u probably already have a lot of work on your hands, imagine them dropping 2 more albums which is not far from reality
@mysterioushiggs
Жыл бұрын
@@motioninart Do you think the 3 releases this month will have some Gizzverse additions?
How does butterfly 3001 fit in though
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
It’s the whole centre of it
This sick broken world is easier to live in knowing other people see and imagine worse versions too
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
comfort in numbers
The only thing I would want to comment on, is about Supreme Ascendancy. Sure, we can criticise our political and religious leaders for breaking the laws that we the plebs are expected to follow, but it's not like (especially amongst this audience) we're not also breaking laws by taking certain illegal substances. So while I sort of agree with the message you're giving, it's kind of a double edged sword and that makes me wonder...
@El-Burrito
2 жыл бұрын
Man I can't believe i left this piece of shit comment 5 months ago. Fuck me for saying that, after all it's been revelead Boris has been doing. Our political leaders can go fuck themselves!
@Chizzle69420
2 жыл бұрын
@@El-Burrito your comment never made sense anyway. Church leaders raping kids and people doing LSD at home aren't equivalent. Thing is, we at home get massive prison sentences when we get caught and they get a slap on the wrist.
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
Be careful of casting the first stone
btw dont know why i wasnt subbed yet
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
"how could you not be romantic about this band?" My exact thoughts.
@motioninart
5 ай бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
Can’t wait to see what effect petrodragonic apocalypse has on the gizzverse
@motioninart
5 ай бұрын
The main villain
Where/when is the gizzverse going to be available as a college course?
@motioninart
Жыл бұрын
I’ll be releasing the course text book next year
East west link ataraxia
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
ataraxia?
Bro there’s so many vids someone give me tldr
@thegetalifeclub9661
3 жыл бұрын
The KGLW universe is an alternate/future reality where humanity's mistakes such as pollution have destroyed the world and forced the survivors of the apocalypse to search for a new home or become cyborgs to survive the harsh environment Earth has become. The majority of humanity never find a planet B to live on. Depressed about the state of humanity and Earth, the survivors attempt to end their meaningless existences or blot out the pain with drugs and eventually end up following Han Tyumi, a cyborg who creates a machine which destroys the universe by turning it to vomit. The "nonagon infinity" is described in an album by the same name as (generally) an endless loop of this event where the universe and humanity are doomed to destroy themselves forever
@fgt9k718
3 жыл бұрын
He basically reads the lyrics to us in a tone that makes it seem like he totally isnt just reading the lyrics to us and makes the same connections as usual. But his editing is godlike so I fucks with it.
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for fucking with it
You got like 2 new albums and the four 15 minute tracks with the Timeland songs to catch up on
@motioninart
Жыл бұрын
tell me about it
Bro has 50000000 albums to catch up on now haha. But seriously great work!
@motioninart
5 ай бұрын
Tell me about it Thanks for the love ❤️
I cant believe that Pluera is secretly a diss track to Donald Trump
@motioninart
2 жыл бұрын
Illuminati confirmed
You don’t think Supreme Ascendancy could be read as being about police?
@benm3143
3 жыл бұрын
Just corrupt people with power, really
@harrisonhopkins3833
3 жыл бұрын
amby introduced the song as being about “church” so i think it’s a dig towards not only people of power/governments/the elites but more specifically the corruption of the catholic church
@ahealthkit2745
3 жыл бұрын
supreme ascendancy is the literal title of the track. It's got lyrics distinctly about the church. Seems pretty straight forward to me, even before the video.
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
Could be
@marcusfoley3347
9 ай бұрын
No, it is clearly and solely about pedophile priests. Possibly explicitly about the late Cardinal George Pell who infamously was accused of protecting priests in Australia and ended up being given a prime job in the Vatican.
Aaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy
@motioninart
3 жыл бұрын
Hey hey hey
Homie is delusional
Part 9, this guy complains KGLW goes woke. I think he listened to omnium gatherum and realized they don't align with his poorly formed ideals. 😂
@motioninart
6 ай бұрын
or so the Germans would have you believe
@paulisfat8077
4 ай бұрын
@@motioninartvery coherent reply.
@paulisfat8077
4 ай бұрын
About what I would expect from someone that takes JP seriously.