Ten Tunes For Friday
12.3.09 (W.Rogell)
Don’t look now, but it’s almost May! Summer tour sits but six weeks away. Until then, we’ll continue celebrating Fridays with Ten Tunes. This week’s playlist features diverse selections between ’93 and 2000. Enjoy the jams and the weekend!
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“Tweezer” 12.31.93 II
I hadn’t spun this “Tweezer” in a while – wow! A top-notch jam that opened the second set of New Year’s Eve features some straight up funk stylings fused with the balls-out energy and precision of ’93 – a devastating combination.
[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/09-Tweezer-12.31.93.mp3]***
“2001 > David Bowie” 10.27.95 II
This deep dive into darkness features a furious opening half with Trey speaking in tongues, before the band resets the jam halfway through.
[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/10-2001_.mp3,http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/11-David-Bowie.mp3]***
7.31.09 (G.Lucas)
“Split > Buffalo Bill > Makisupa > Rift” 10.29.94 I
This ending of the first set features some point-on improv and great transitions from the band in their last show before Halloween. (We’ll count this selection as two songs.)
[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/07-Split-Open-and-Melt-_.mp3,http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/08-Buffalo-Bill-_.mp3,http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/09-Makisupa-Policeman-_.mp3,http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/10-Rift.mp3]***
“Ghost” 11.11.98 II
While the “Halley’s” gets most of the attention from Van Andel ’98, this second-set closing “Ghost” is one of the best of the tour.
[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/14-Ghost.mp3]***
“Stash” 8.28.93 I
This first-set version from Phish’s tour finale features some mind-bending, full-band interplay.
[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/07-Stash-8.28.93.mp3]***
“Bathtub Gin” 9.29.00 I
The impressive first-setter gets into some infectious grooving, offering, arguably, the best jam over the band’s last Vegas stand before hiatus.
[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/07-Bathtub-Gin.mp3]***
“Free” 11.9.98 I
This chunky first set version from UIC 98’s third night became an instant classic.
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“Reba” 12.7.95 II
A phenomenal version from one of the stronger shows of December ’95.
[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/15-Reba.mp3]***
“YEM” 6.9.00 E
On Japan 2000’s opening night, Phish dropped this swank, laid back encore in Tokyo.
[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/13-YEM.mp3] Tags: Jams
And you’re very welcome by the way. I feel good right now knowing that you guys enjoyed that. Great feeling
Thanks again all
@BK
Yeah, totally did… actually had a familiar felling (chopin? – Rusty on my classical)… I remember cutting my teeth on keyboards… a lot of fun.
funny shit from our newest member of the BB family, bouncin fan. I hope to meet you at a picnic someday so we can discuss the finer points of great music.
I’m a big Rick Wakeman fan personally… (a little ELP is cool too)… good stuff.
How did you manage to cut your teeth on keyboards Void? I’m intrigued…
Or was that a joke?
@BK
I think he was saying “cut his teeth” as in that was what he learned on… One of those colloquialisms that make English so confusing to foreigners!
And I’m doing pretty well myself, ready for the weekend! Got my madre and aunt coming to visit for the weekend, so that’ll be cool. And Phish3D soon too!
I’ma give your song a listen…
Oh….yeah looking at figuratively it makes a lot more sense. My bad.
Hope you like the song Garretc! Thanks for listening
I am an idiot
That is all
Yeah BK, sounds pretty good, especially for a first composition!
My advice/critique would be to try for a little more rhythmic variation, it’ll help the melodies feel more melodic and less like they’re the background for something else…
But yeah, not too shabby at all!
Thanks Garretc! I’ll have to work on that. I noticed that too while listening that the melodies do get a tad monotonous by the end.
I try to practice atleast 45mins – an hour everyday, so I’ll have to play around with that next time
@BK
Sorry, I gt a phone call.
No joke. I learned basic musical theory on keyboard, but focused on guitar.
Yeah man, I wish I had practiced my saxophone everyday in high school… Instead I practiced about once a month, tops…
But I like to think I’m making up for it now by practicing at least an hour, usually two, a day to learn the guitar!
Ahhhh, music… It’s so cool!
Yeah I tried guitar, but the spasticity in my left arm/hand (CP) doesn’t really let me play so well so I switched to piano. Glad I did!
Indeed, Garretc, music is probably my favorite thing ever.
@garretc
It’s all about the scales. Well, whatever works. I love Phish for the “unknown variable component.” An early right up in RollingStone for, It’s “a Live One” turned me on to their musical leanings and I’ve been a fan ever since.
“write up”
@BK
Again, thanks for sharing. I appreciate your interest and desire to share your process.
Okay, till next time guys and gals.
Likewise to you, Void, for listening. I really appreciate the kind remarks/critique from all of you. Thanks again
Yup @Void, it’s all about the scales! First thing I learned, practice ’em everytime I play…
hey guys
just got back from the theater
great time!
ample volume.. an interactive audience..
lot of fun
glad to see BK gettin some love on her
love on here*
whoops 😉
Don’t you think he’s a little young to be “gettin some love on HER”? For shame Lycan!
I’m glad you dug 3D though! Making me all the more excited for when I go!
Darn, beat me to it…
Bisco is in the studio for this week’s edition of NPR’s World Cafe, if that’s your bag