Visiting Friends

Animal Collective

About Visiting Friends

For the Animal Collective song, see Sung Tongs. "Visiting Friends and Relatives" (VFR tourism / VFR travel) is a substantial form of travel worldwide. Scholarly interest into VFR travel developed in the mid 1990s after Jackson's (1990) seminal article suggested that this type of tourism was much larger than official estimates suggested. Most official data collections differentiate travel as being for either leisure, business, or VFR purposes. In many destinations, VFR is the largest or second-largest form of travel by size. Definitions have been traditionally lacking due to the complexities involved in understanding VFR travel. VFR travellers can state a VFR purpose of visit but that does not necessarily mean that they are staying with those friends / relatives. Similarly, they may be accommodated by friends / relatives although have a different purpose of visit. One definition put forward has been "VFR travel is a form of travel involving a visit whereby either (or both) the purpose of the trip or the type of accommodation involves visiting friends and / or relatives" This has subsequently been developed into a VFR definitional model to describe it visually. VFR expenditures tend to be quite broad; spread widely throughout the community rather than confined to the narrow tourism sector (McKercher, 1995). In some expenditure categories, VFR travellers have been shown to outspend non-VFR travellers (Seaton & Palmer, 1997; Morrison, Verginis et al., 2000) 


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We were visiting friends and saying hello
Then getting stoned and not saying much
Watching the people on TV who talk faster than us
I'm still holding the cup ignoring the sound of the ice cream truck
She had visiting moods, what it wants to be
We were visiting friends, wanted words too muddy

[?] got stuck, I walked a [?]

I heard a bird in the windowpane, you rolled up your grass
[?] but the cop couldn't tell, [?] visiting his, we're visiting [?]
Marking the difference in the way that they smell
The light hits them differently, the sheets do get cold
The windows are cracked, do you recognize the room
The posters that tilt, furniture spread around, we were visiting mine
We were visiting mine, we were visiting mine
We were visiting mine, we were visiting mine

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Animal Collective

Animal Collective is an experimental psychedelic band originally from Baltimore, Maryland, currently based in New York City, Los Angeles and Lisbon. Animal Collective consists of Avey Tare (David Portner), Panda Bear (Noah Lennox), Deakin (Josh Dibb), and Geologist (Brian Weitz). Records released under the name Animal Collective may include contributions from any or all of these members; the lineup is not uniform. The band members met in school and started recording together in various forms of collaboration from a young age. The group also runs the record label Paw Tracks on which they have released their own material as well as that of other artists. more »

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Written by: NOAH BENJAMIN LENNOX, DAVID MICHAEL PORTNER

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Band History
"Visiting Friends" is by the band Animal Collective, an experimental pop band from Baltimore, Maryland consisting of Avey Tare (Dave Portner), Panda Bear (Noah Lennox), Deakin (Josh Dibb), and Geologist (Brian Weitz).
Album Placement
The song is the 6th track on Animal Collective's 2004 album "Sung Tongs", which is the band's fifth studio album.
Song Length
With a duration of 12:36, "Visiting Friends" is the longest track on the album.
Experimental Techniques
In true Animal Collective style, the song features ample use of unconventional instruments, effects, and techniques. The soundscapes are created using acoustic guitars, electronic noise-making devices, and numerous effects pedals.
Lyrical Style
The lyrics are abstract and oblique, relying more on creating a mood or atmosphere rather than a concrete narrative, which is typical of the band's work.
Sound Signature
The song is characterized by its hushed vocals, its ethereal and melancholic mood lit by sparse guitar fingerpicking and otherworldly soundscapes that evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia.
Fan Reception
While initially some fans were unsure of the song due to its lengthy runtime and minimalist style, over time "Visiting Friends" became well-received and beloved as one of the band's standout tracks.
Critical Reception
Though not a single, "Visiting Friends" was noted by music critics for its expansive and intricate arrangements, winning praises for its emotional depth and innovative sonic textures.
Live Performances
Despite its lengthy duration, "Visiting Friends" is known to be performed by the band in their live shows, showcasing their musical versatility and experimentation.
Conceptual Theme
The song, like the album it belongs to, is said to convey a sense of grounded-ness, nature, and human bonds, breaking away from the more outwardly surreal themes of the band's earlier work.
Recording Process
The recording process involved a four-track recorder and minimal equipment, with the band members experimenting with various sounds and vocal styles to craft the unique sound of the song.

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