TTFT: Past Balls
Ready to Ball?
The time is near…everyone is useless at work at this point. I’m heading back East tonight, to to get prepared for what is sure to be an extravaganza, let’s take a look at some highlights from past Balls. Enjoy the music as you prepare for Watkins Glen International and Super Ball IX.
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“2001” 8.16.98 III
A super-sized version filled with chunky, Summer ’98 grooves.
[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ph1998-08-16d4t03.mp3]***
“Wolfman’s -> Simple” 8.16.97 II
One of so many outstanding musical memories from The Great Went.
[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ph1997-08-16d3t1-fixed.mp3,http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ph1997-08-16d3t2-fixed.mp3]***
“Piper” 7.18.99 III
The Clifford Ball
This scorching centerpiece of Oswego’s final set is among “Piper’s” elite versions.
[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/1999-07-18-Piper-1999-07-18-Camp-Oswego-Volney-NY.mp3]***
“Harry Hood” 8.16.96 III
The first the line of many glorious festival “Hoods.” This one , however, just may be the best.
[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ph96-08-16d04t06.mp3]***
“Tweezer -> Have Mercy” 7.17.99 II
The sunset suite on Osewgo’s opening night.
[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/ph99-07-17d1t07.mp3,http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/ph99-07-17d1t08.mp3]***
“Mike’s Song” 12.30.99 III
The Great Went
The apocalyptic version from Big Cypress’s opening night just released on SBD by Kevin Shapiro on SBD; the last “Mike’s Song” of the 1900’s.
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“Ghost” 8.16.98 II
This version that forsehadowed the ambient interplay of Fall ’98 is a personal favorite.
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“Waves” IT 8.2.03 II
A relic of an era when the band willingly immersed themselves in abstract psychedelic jams.
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FROM PHISH.COM: The Bunny on Jam On
“The Bunny is back and will be broadcast on SIRIUS XM’s Jam_On channel. The Bunny (and Sirius XM) will be broadcasting not just Phish sets, but the full mix of eclectic music, festival reports, archival Phish audio and much much more. In addition, for those driving in to the festival without satellite radio, The Bunny will be rocking it old school on WRCE 1490 AM as well.”
The Bunny will begin broadcasting on WRCE at 8 AM on Thursday, June 30 through 8 AM on Monday, July 4. Sirius XM will join us at Thursday at 3 PM and broadcast all the way through Monday morning.”
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FROM PHISH.NET:
Beyond the ‘Boards: The Taping Tradition Lives On
One can’t begin to discuss even the cursory history of Phish without mentioning the role of tapers and the taping community. After every show and tour, hundreds of padded envelopes criss-crossed the country and helped spread the gospel of Phish in a fashion similar to the way bits & bytes travel the Internet now. From one to one trades, to complex trading trees, to blanks & postage offers, to taping parties, Phish tapes were constantly circulating. At the root of every chain and the beginning of every trade, was a taper who selflessly put recording the shows above all else…Read on here!
Good Night Folks. Listening to this second set first thing in the morning.
…exactly what was already said about it, that is
Pretty great show. Simple definitely the highlight for me, not any lowlights to speak of from my couch. An unobtrusive Horse>Silent taboot. And what a first set?!?! Many smiles walking outta the grounds tonight.
i didn’t feel like it hit a wall. it’s pretty common these days for second sets to turn a corner past which you’re not real likely to get anything groundbreaking, tho
http://qkme.me/4h3v
I agree that that has been common lately, Mr. C, but I think that is part of what leaves you hanging. Too many breather songs at the end of the set. They don’t have to rage every song, but to end a set with that many “slower” numbers leaves people wanting a bit more.
That’s classic Kaya, you will seriously love that jam though, its top notch stuff.
this is my jam right here. mj
will do.
definitely leaving the bunny on for the rest of the evening.
kaya got some of that shit frottage was smoking earlier I think
lol kt…on the bunny until i get the boards and can relisten,,,unless i pass out first.
got too comfortable on couch tour
I really liked frottage’s angle tonight btw. dark, oblique surrealism and phish shows go together like peanut butter and acid.
i guess i’m just fickle, but fuck the bunny if they think I want to hear this song
soundcheck “jam 2” GO
I’ll be flac spinning soon, @ C, only 6pm here
Dessert will be 3rd Simple from the sun
Still bumpin bunny, tooo GP4twamp
“3rd Simple from the sun”
God, I feel this way sometimes…
hot stuff baby tonight
but fuck abba
http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/4h48/
ABBA… sweetyness
Holy shit. Simple.
they got some sweet assess