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JG108535JG108535 Posts: 187
edited June 2013 in Other Music
I'd like to hear your thoughts.......
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  • JG108535JG108535 Posts: 187
    Are you familiar with any of their stuff?
    Albums?
    Songs?
    Seen em live?
    What comes to mind when Phish is brought up?
  • nostackedvinylnostackedvinyl Maine Posts: 857
    i've seen them live and enjoyed it. i like their studio stuff as well. lyrically they can be pretty abstract at times. and as far as live goes i enjoy their shorter, more concise jams as opposed to the longer, spacier ones. they do put on a good show though and tend to keep things interesting (i.e. some of the set lists on their NYE shows) last but not least, Trey is an amazing guitar player!!! he can throw it down and really can capture the emotion of their songs as they fall and peak during live jams.
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  • AndySlashAndySlash Posts: 3,260
    there's a phish thread in the music forum that you might get better responses from, but
    JG108535 wrote:
    Are you familiar with any of their stuff?
    Albums?
    Songs?
    Seen em live?
    What comes to mind when Phish is brought up?


    got familiar with them in 94 or so when a live one came out. yes, i'm a 'bouncing' fan.

    saw them here in minneapolis in 99 and again in 00, then not until bonnaroo 09 and again there this year. wish they'd come back here for a show.

    billy breathes is a great record, and i lean more towards their later work than their early work, which seems opposite most "phans". i even liked round room quite a bit.

    songs:
    first tube
    inlaw josey wales
    waves
    round room
    bouncing around the room
    chalkdust
    stash
    my friend my friend
    sparkle
    2001
    ghost
    birds of a feather
    number line
    yem
    tweezer
    gin
    wading in the velvet sea


    so, i'm not a phishhead by any means, but i do like them a lot. like i said, i'd wish they'd come back to minneapolis.
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    Dirty hippies i tell ya :lol: J/K
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  • HollisBrownHollisBrown Posts: 4,325
    They're good, but I find them to be boring after awhile, like the Dead. Guess I need more pot.
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  • silver39silver39 Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,346
    I know they aren't Pearl Jam and your posting on a Pearl Jam fan website???? :lol:
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  • JG108535JG108535 Posts: 187
    silver39 wrote:
    I know they aren't Pearl Jam and your posting on a Pearl Jam fan website???? :lol:

    Are you scolding me in a funny, "ha ha" way?
  • silver39silver39 Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,346
    JG108535 wrote:
    silver39 wrote:
    I know they aren't Pearl Jam and your posting on a Pearl Jam fan website???? :lol:

    Are you scolding me in a funny, "ha ha" way?


    i wouldnt say scolding as much as laughing at you and not with you kinda of way :-)
    "I'll ride the wave,Where it takes me, I'll hold the pain, Release me"
    "I'm not about to give thanks or appologize"
    "Caught a bolt of lighting, cursed the day he let it go"
  • Dr. DelightDr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    Phish puts me to sleep.
    And so you see, I have come to doubt
    All that I once held as true
    I stand alone without beliefs
    The only truth I know is you.
  • Mamasan BrenMamasan Bren Posts: 960
    They're fucking great. Those guys are incredible, and definitely legends. The four of them are absolute virtuosos at what they do. I've seen PJ 60+ and them around 25 times. I love all good music and will see anyone who people say is good, to check it out and find out for myself why. I first saw them at Dayton's Hara Arena in '94 and have been a fan ever since. I last caught them this past summer in Long Beach and enjoyed a super great show. Those in the know should appreciate their amazing improvisations. Most true musicians love to improv and perform rhythmic jamming. They played a 20-minute plus jam at Long Beach that was so amazing, ground-breaking, and pleasing to hear. I have long wanted to ask Mike or Ed what they think of them too. (So, I think this thread couldn't be more appropriate. I too am interested in what my fellow PJ fans think.) If there are experienced experts who have played a long while together and have earned great success, then I'm all for giving them a chance. I've been with PJ and Phish from their early days and love them both. And for the record, I too love the Dead, Rat Dog etc. I even caught Winwood this past weekend on the same stage I just saw Ed for two nights, the Pearl Theater at the Palms. It was cool to see an awesome 5-piece sit up front on the same stage I had just seen Ed do 2 amazing shows, a week later. (hearing Steve do Mr. Fantasy, and Gimme Some Lovin was super cool btw). So if you're a PJ fan, and have never checked out Phish, give them a try and see what you think. They're 4 nerdballs who are incredible musicians and have a ball doing what they do. And yes, there is no doubt that Trey's playing is absolutely unbelievable. He's touring with his own band right now and if they come near, don't fail to miss them!
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    I like Tuna, Halibut and Salmon. I also enjoy Mussels, Scallops, Shrimp and Oysters.
  • Mamasan BrenMamasan Bren Posts: 960
    LloydXmas wrote:
    I like Tuna, Halibut and Salmon. I also enjoy Mussels, Scallops, Shrimp and Oysters.


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  • JG108535JG108535 Posts: 187
    silver39 wrote:
    JG108535 wrote:
    silver39 wrote:
    I know they aren't Pearl Jam and your posting on a Pearl Jam fan website???? :lol:

    Are you scolding me in a funny, "ha ha" way?


    i wouldnt say scolding as much as laughing at you and not with you kinda of way :-)

    So then its fair for me to dub you, in my mind, as the PJ forum Ahole?
    Consider it done, Bruh.

    PJ and Phish have alot of similarities in my heart, I want to discuss on the PORCH.

    I left this board years ago because of "Holier Than Though"/"I was at the Off Ramp" fans.

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  • JG108535JG108535 Posts: 187
    Mamasan Bren wrote:
    They're fucking great. Those guys are incredible, and definitely legends. The four of them are absolute virtuosos at what they do. I've seen PJ 60+ and them around 25 times. I love all good music and will see anyone who people say is good, to check it out and find out for myself why. I first saw them at Dayton's Hara Arena in '94 and have been a fan ever since. I last caught them this past summer in Long Beach and enjoyed a super great show. Those in the know should appreciate their amazing improvisations. Most true musicians love to improv and perform rhythmic jamming. They played a 20-minute plus jam at Long Beach that was so amazing, ground-breaking, and pleasing to hear. I have long wanted to ask Mike or Ed what they think of them too. (So, I think this thread couldn't be more appropriate. I too am interested in what my fellow PJ fans think.) If there are experienced experts who have played a long while together and have earned great success, then I'm all for giving them a chance. I've been with PJ and Phish from their early days and love them both. And for the record, I too love the Dead, Rat Dog etc. I even caught Winwood this past weekend on the same stage I just saw Ed for two nights, the Pearl Theater at the Palms. It was cool to see an awesome 5-piece sit up front on the same stage I had just seen Ed do 2 amazing shows, a week later. (hearing Steve do Mr. Fantasy, and Gimme Some Lovin was super cool btw). So if you're a PJ fan, and have never checked out Phish, give them a try and see what you think. They're 4 nerdballs who are incredible musicians and have a ball doing what they do. And yes, there is no doubt that Trey's playing is absolutely unbelievable. He's touring with his own band right now and if they come near, don't fail to miss them!

    THIS!!!

    Thank you so much for that.
  • gibbitsgibbits Posts: 512
    Phish are great, I am not too familiar with their recorded works but love the tracks/concerts they play on JamON. Gone Phishin' is always a blast.
  • jamburgerjamburger Posts: 1,775
    They PHAIL at being an enjoyable listen PHOR me.
  • JG108535JG108535 Posts: 187
    jamburger wrote:
    They PHAIL at being an enjoyable listen PHOR me.

    Check out some studio:
    Story of a Ghost
    Billy Breathes
    Rift
  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    I think they suck.
  • BinFrogBinFrog MA Posts: 7,309
    Love me some Phish. Top 3-4 band for me.
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  • BinFrogBinFrog MA Posts: 7,309
    edited November 2012
    gibbits wrote:
    Phish are great, I am not too familiar with their recorded works but love the tracks/concerts they play on JamON. Gone Phishin' is always a blast.


    Quite often, Jam On plays mostly new stuff. You gotta dig deeper. Yes, sometimes they play a real true epic jam (I heard Bathtub Gin from The Great Went a few times on there), but most of the stuff they play is from more recent shows. Mostly good stuff, but not mind-blowing.
    Post edited by BinFrog on
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  • BinFrogBinFrog MA Posts: 7,309
    Plus: they are a band that pretty much hits up ever genre you can think of. To anyone who says "I hate them" - You can give me a list of bands you like and I can probably find SOMETHING you'll probably enjoy. the caveat being you have to try and listen with an open mind.

    Don't base your hatred on the perceived "scene". The music is what matters. When Phish does/did what they do best - no-one has EVER done it as well. In my opinion, of course.
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  • okblueduckokblueduck Posts: 427
    My favorite band. Pearl Jam is #2. cough cough don't tell anyone.
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    Great band - they're on my bucketlist. "Chalkdust Torture" is awesome
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  • jfconnorjrjfconnorjr Posts: 518
    Love them and the entire experience.

    They push the music pretty far and can take songs to different levels.
    I wish PJ would do this more often. "Of the Earth" is a taste of this free wheeling idea.

    Also, every ticket to a show is a free download of that show. Brilliant!
    Webcasts of many live shows to allow fans who can't make the show part of the experience.
    I wish 10c could/would do that.
  • JG108535JG108535 Posts: 187
    BinFrog wrote:
    gibbits wrote:
    Phish are great, I am not too familiar with their recorded works but love the tracks/concerts they play on JamON. Gone Phishin' is always a blast.


    Quite often, Jam On plays mostly new stuff. You gotta dig deeper. Yes, sometimes they play a real true epic jam 9I heard Bathtub Gin from The Great Went a few times on there), but most of the stuff they play is from more recent shows. Mostly good stuff, but not mind-blowing.

    HELL YES!!! WENT GIN!!!!
  • BinFrogBinFrog MA Posts: 7,309
    JG108535 wrote:
    BinFrog wrote:
    gibbits wrote:
    Phish are great, I am not too familiar with their recorded works but love the tracks/concerts they play on JamON. Gone Phishin' is always a blast.


    Quite often, Jam On plays mostly new stuff. You gotta dig deeper. Yes, sometimes they play a real true epic jam 9I heard Bathtub Gin from The Great Went a few times on there), but most of the stuff they play is from more recent shows. Mostly good stuff, but not mind-blowing.

    HELL YES!!! WENT GIN!!!!


    Went. Gin. OWNS.
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  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,301
    Incredibly talented group!

    Live shows are a ton of fun!
  • JG108535JG108535 Posts: 187
    jfconnorjr wrote:
    Love them and the entire experience.

    They push the music pretty far and can take songs to different levels.
    I wish PJ would do this more often. "Of the Earth" is a taste of this free wheeling idea.

    Also, every ticket to a show is a free download of that show. Brilliant!
    Webcasts of many live shows to allow fans who can't make the show part of the experience.
    I wish 10c could/would do that.

    Love the fact that I can buy a live show for $15 bucks and sit on my couch and RAWK OUT!!!

    I fell in love with the Phish and WSP after PJ quit touring the Midwest......I can see them 5-10 times a year without having to book plane tickets to South America......Last PJ show I saw was ST Louis VFC and before that Dallas Tx the previous year. The closest theyve been since is KC......couldnt make that show cause of work......After seeing these two bands, I hear PJ differently.....I like it.
    I'm almost glad PJ quit the Midwest....horizions expanded.(cant believe I just wrote that) This being said, My Wife and I get to catch Ed Sunday in Tulsa!!!!....We are fired up, Ill prob shed tears of joy like I did at my first PJ show.
    My only request would be "Man of the Hour"
    Phish should cover "You Are" or "No Way"
  • guacamolejoeguacamolejoe Posts: 2,396
    edited November 2012
    Love Phish, almost as much as PJ :shh: ........... :lol:

    It's much better listening to them playing " live" music for sure. Try listening to Live phish radio streamed from phish.com. You may also be able to download the free Live Bait shows from the site if you register. It's also much, much better experiencing them live. The shows are great (they have lots of fun on stage) & the fans can be quite the entertainers too :crazy:, which "enhances" the whole experience 8-) .

    My favorite live songs now in no particular order other than # 1, like PJ they change constantly.

    Divided Sky ( my # 1 )
    Stash
    Maze
    Weekapaug Groove
    Chalk Dust Torture
    NICU
    Roggae
    Character Zero
    Reba
    And for some "Latin flavor".......The Landlady

    And Phan favorite jams including mine:

    Bath Tub Gin
    Tweezer
    Wilson
    David Bowe
    Harry Hood
    You Enjoy Myself
    Ghost

    Now You Enjoy Yourself & go to a Phish show ;)
    Post edited by guacamolejoe on
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  • JG108535JG108535 Posts: 187
    Thread has legs.

    This makes me happy.

    Pearl Jam was my first music love. Phish was my second.

    I loath stereotyping, esp in music.
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