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03-06-2012, 04:35 PM
Phish is in my opinion the greatest band of our time. They are also one of the most under-appreciated. I have been a phan since the mid-90s and have attended numerous concerts.
I will quote wikipedia for some info:
Music
The music of Phish is "oriented around group improvisation and superextended grooves"[36] that draw on a range of rock-oriented influences, including psychedelic rock, funk, reggae, hard rock and various "acoustic" genres, such as folk and bluegrass. Some Phish songs use different vocal approaches, such as a cappella (unaccompanied) sections of barbershop quartet-style vocal harmonies.
Some of their original compositions (such as "Theme from the Bottom") tend towards a psychedelic rock and bluegrass fusion, with more rock, jazz and funk elements than the Grateful Dead and other earlier jam bands like Pink Floyd. Their more ambitious, epic compositions (such as "You Enjoy Myself" and "Guyute") are often said to resemble classical music in a rock setting, much like the music of one of their heroes, Frank Zappa.
Live performances
The driving force behind Phish is the popularity of their concerts and the fan culture surrounding the event. Each a production unto itself, the band is known to consistently change set lists and details, as well as the addition of their own antics to ensure that no two shows are ever the same. With fans flocking to venues hours before they open, the concert is the centerpiece of an event that includes a temporary community in the parking lot, complete with "Shakedown Street": at times a garment district, art district, food court, or pharmacy.[37] For many, one concert is simply a prelude to the next as the community follows the band around the country.
Because Phish's reputation is so grounded in their live performances, concert recordings are commonly-traded commodities. Official soundboard recordings can be purchased through the Live Phish website. Legal field recordings produced by tapers with boom microphones from the audience in compliance with Phish's tape trading policy[38] are frequently traded on any number of music message boards. Although technically not allowed, live videos of Phish shows are also traded by fans and are tolerated as long as it is for non-profit, personal use. Phish fans have been noted for their extensive collections of fan-taped concert recordings; owning recordings of entire tours and years is widespread. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phish
Phish was one of the reasons I got interested in the internet. They were THE pioneers of music on the 'net, allowing taping and trading of their concerts, and even facilitating this. Their newsgroups and forums are some of the oldest music internet discussions around. Their concept for http://www.livephish.com (where you can buy mp3s of shows) sparked a revolution in music buying on the internet.
Deciding what to post as a sample for those who don't know phish is quite difficult. I suppose a cover (which they are famous for) is a safe bet.
tQJuizwP4yE
This is a fan recording, so allow for subpar video quality. Yes, it is a long jam, which is another thing Phish is famous for. Put it on and let the music flow.
I will post more info and vids as the mood takes me.
I will quote wikipedia for some info:
Music
The music of Phish is "oriented around group improvisation and superextended grooves"[36] that draw on a range of rock-oriented influences, including psychedelic rock, funk, reggae, hard rock and various "acoustic" genres, such as folk and bluegrass. Some Phish songs use different vocal approaches, such as a cappella (unaccompanied) sections of barbershop quartet-style vocal harmonies.
Some of their original compositions (such as "Theme from the Bottom") tend towards a psychedelic rock and bluegrass fusion, with more rock, jazz and funk elements than the Grateful Dead and other earlier jam bands like Pink Floyd. Their more ambitious, epic compositions (such as "You Enjoy Myself" and "Guyute") are often said to resemble classical music in a rock setting, much like the music of one of their heroes, Frank Zappa.
Live performances
The driving force behind Phish is the popularity of their concerts and the fan culture surrounding the event. Each a production unto itself, the band is known to consistently change set lists and details, as well as the addition of their own antics to ensure that no two shows are ever the same. With fans flocking to venues hours before they open, the concert is the centerpiece of an event that includes a temporary community in the parking lot, complete with "Shakedown Street": at times a garment district, art district, food court, or pharmacy.[37] For many, one concert is simply a prelude to the next as the community follows the band around the country.
Because Phish's reputation is so grounded in their live performances, concert recordings are commonly-traded commodities. Official soundboard recordings can be purchased through the Live Phish website. Legal field recordings produced by tapers with boom microphones from the audience in compliance with Phish's tape trading policy[38] are frequently traded on any number of music message boards. Although technically not allowed, live videos of Phish shows are also traded by fans and are tolerated as long as it is for non-profit, personal use. Phish fans have been noted for their extensive collections of fan-taped concert recordings; owning recordings of entire tours and years is widespread. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phish
Phish was one of the reasons I got interested in the internet. They were THE pioneers of music on the 'net, allowing taping and trading of their concerts, and even facilitating this. Their newsgroups and forums are some of the oldest music internet discussions around. Their concept for http://www.livephish.com (where you can buy mp3s of shows) sparked a revolution in music buying on the internet.
Deciding what to post as a sample for those who don't know phish is quite difficult. I suppose a cover (which they are famous for) is a safe bet.
tQJuizwP4yE
This is a fan recording, so allow for subpar video quality. Yes, it is a long jam, which is another thing Phish is famous for. Put it on and let the music flow.
I will post more info and vids as the mood takes me.