Accept Pain As Fact
Music: Tiemen & Koko; lyrics: Lilly
Released on April 13th 2025
Performed by Tiemen & Lilly with Koko & Rogier
Mixed & Mastered by Rogier at Okapi Recordings
Lead vocals, saxophone and clarinet recorded at Okapi Recordings
Design: Bureau Bietebauw
Photo: Zachary Kadolph
Leaving Slowly
Music & lyrics: Tiemen
Released on February 9th 2025
Performed by Tiemen & Lilly with Rogier
Mixed & Mastered by Rogier at Okapi Recordings
Lead vocals, guitars and additional keys recorded at Okapi Recordings
Design: Bureau Bietebauw
Photo: Natalie Chaney
Stuck Between a Coma & a Fever Dream
Music & lyrics: Tiemen
Released on February 9th 2024
Performed by Tiemen & Lilly with Soebertina & Steven
Mixed & Mastered by Rogier at Okapi Recordings
Design: Bureau Bietebauw
Photo: Eric Muhr
Nothing Like Shangri-La
Music: Lilly & Tiemen; lyrics: Tiemen
Released on December 18th 2022
Performed by Tiemen & Lilly with Rogier
Mixed & Mastered by Rogier at Okapi Recordings
Design: Bureau Bietebauw
Photo: Edrick Krozendijk
Grey Flamingo
Grey Flamingo is a duo with a penchant for vocal harmonies, stringed instruments, synths and melodic percussion instruments.
They reside in Delft, The Netherlands.
You can contact Tiemen and Lilly at grey.flamingo@outlook.com
Personnel
Tiemen
Lead & backing vocals, keys, programming, ukulele, ukulele bass, guitar, bass, glockenspiel, melodica, flute & handclaps
Lilly
Ukulele, lead & backing vocals
– with –
Rogier
Keys, programming, guitar, clarinet, alto & tenor saxophone
Soebertina
Backing vocals & handclaps
Steven & FloFra
Guitar
Koko
Programming
Jessica
Backing vocals
Aleid, Alfonso, Erwinn, Fla Herman, Joepie Amptmeijer, Jorrie, Mamaria, Olivia, Oui Chef & Roemer
Making It Worse mob vocals
Critical reception
Accept Pain As Fact
EN | “Fresh ideas and different sounds” – A.N93 • “Great work on the catchy vocals” – ADJC • “Very cool track with a super creative and unique production, all unexpected twists and a brave arrangement” – BIK • “A very solid single with so much interesting energy” – CF
ES | “Arreglos muy interesantes” – AR
NL | “Weer anders maar toch GF” – JV • “Mooi man, zelfs ff ska” – EN • “Knap nummer: dromerig, whacky en ritmisch met een tof einde vol brass geluiden” – MLB
Leaving Slowly
EN | “The melody is super catchy and made me feel safe and warm.” – Ha • “The airy production is really dreamy.” – PMM • “Def a full of interesting and unique elements track!” – He
ES | “La pista tiene un buen feeling organico y experimental.” – G-PM
NL | “Mooie tearjerker” – BFXdS • “Lekker relaxt nummer, sfeervol” – JV • “Mooie zanglijn” – FF • “Fijne vibe, heel fijn” – IT • “Lekkere sound” – DR • “Is een relatie op de klippen gelopen?” – YN • “Mooi liedje, goed gebakken” – EN • “Weer fantastisch nummer met mooie harmonie” – M • “Lekker nummertje. Die gitaar is tof erbij” – MLB • “Echt mijn nieuwste allerlievelings” – JR • “Beatles-esque meerstemmige zang en zomerse instrumentals” – 3v12dh • “Eigenlijk best leuk” – RvdL
PT | “Sua canção de Indie Pop, com influências de Alt Pop, é cativante, trazendo vocais expressivos e um instrumental belíssimo que se encaixa harmoniosamente nas melodias da obra.” – D|CC • “A música entrega bons arranjos, tem boa técnica, o vocal tem um timbre agradável.” – MFA
Stuck Between a Coma & a Fever Dream
EN | “Stunning vocals, spot-on performance, and top-notch mix. This music is fantastic!” – CBM • “I like!” – JD • “The song’s structure can be a little too experimental” – TFW • “I like it, especially liked the well shaped vocals!” – UP • “I am crazy in love with the synth and how quirky it sounds.” – AL • “Love the production, really dope sounds used.” – A • “Unusual way of performing harmonizes with the musical line!” – RR|P • “Super catchy song. I like the happy mood that both instruments and vocals portray.” – H • “A very original song with interesting harmonies and with a very professional production. I’d say the musicianship behind this one is amazing!” – PS • “Liked the somewhat warm and percussive feel of the guitar strumming in this one, and the vocals sound pretty convincing.” – AR • “Liked the fine groove, nice electronic elements in the backtrack and a kind of a playful feel.” – T • “The music is very well designed and the production are tight.” – TWIC • “This is seriously fantastic work, truly great stuff!” – R/IR • “These Alt-Pop artists likely sound like the amalgamation of MGMT and Gary Numan.” – EY/EW • “Synthpop.” – AI • “The beat was bright.” – DOD • “The retro atmosphere emphasizes the uniqueness of the sound.” – SV • “Love the ascending section.” – NB
ES | “La gran capacidad de sus arreglos se logra disfrutar, creando un ambiente moderno y bastante envolvente.” – OOMM • “Te llevan a su mundo vibrante.” – SE/SLM • “Me agradó su voz, se escucha bastante agradable e innovadora, me agradó los efectos aplicados también y encaja muy bien con el mood electrónico que plantea el track, el instrumental no se queda atrás, se oye profesional y se puede notar el buen nivel de producción y creatividad.” – NF • “Puedo decir que la participación de guitarra luego del minuto 2:57 en adelante estuvo fantástica.” – R32
IT | “Una base musicale ben elaborata e molto piacevole da ascoltare, il vocale ha un buon timbro” – FM
NL | “Mooie zang, lekker dreamy, een fijne melodie en die gitaarsolo: geweldig! Fijn liedje.” – MLB • “Nou, dat klinkt toch niet al te belabberd.” – SS • “Hele fijne track. Goeie productie ook!” – FF • “Mooi en origineel” – FI • “Chille track in de stijl van Cornelius.” – VJV • “Heel creatieve en frisse muziek.” – PP • “Klinkt goed met een leuke retro vibe.” – MM
Nothing Like Shangri-La
EN | “Great song!” – JA/IDbJA • “There seems to be too much going on within the arrangement of the song.” – WiaS • “The melody and vocals were amazing.” – NM • “Nice vocals, cool lyrics and some quality playing and production with a pleasingly adventurous and unusual arrangement.” – TSMM • “Not sure I’m feeling the vocal performance.” P/F • “The pleasant ringing of the guitar created a nice atmosphere and […] vocals sound very cozy. The song has a soft dynamic, but its melody feels like it’s warming to listen to.” – PM
ES | “Su ritmo junto con sus toques experimentales que parecieron muy divertidos.” – RM/IO • “La canción tiene una hermosa melodía.” – FTV • “Una canción delicada y vibrante de indie pop electrónico con cierto espíritu experimental en el uso de sonoridades y de cambios de ritmos.” – PA • “Me gusta como suena la bateria programada, le da originalidad al tema.” – IM
NL | “Mooi liedje! Gebeuren harmonisch onverklaarbare dingen, maar klinkt goed!” – RH • “Een lief en tof liedje.” – SdV • “Hoesje is goed zeg! En liedje zeker ook. De tekst heb ik nog niet helemaal in het snotje.” – FF • “Klinkt echt heel bijzonder… in de positieve zin van het woord. Anders dan veel ik al heb gehoord.” – JWB/S/SA • “Lekker toegankelijk: hitpotentie! Meezinger.” – PSdH • “Leuke, vrolijke tune!” – NvdM • “Liedje blijft lekker hangen.” – AJ
PT | “A faixa é um pop distinto que flerta com o lúdico e genuíno através de harmonias vocais de caráter infantil, sons de cordas deslizantes, xilofones, sintetizadores e instrumentos de percussão.” – TA