It's nice to hear them play all the fiddle tunes mentioned in Monroe tune... isn't it. Boston Boy, Soldier's Joy, Jenny Lynn. I was there that night and really enjoyed Wynonna's Free Bird. Fun times and amazing music!
what a trainwreck. The only real meshing was the Jenny Lynn outro, and by then it was too late. I've never seen Del downright confused on a stage before. I hope he wasn't too embarassed. For great neo-traditional bluegrass, check out the Del McCoury Band.
@ScottieGAcoustic1:33--trainwreck of uncertainty, indecision. problems with Jason's mic at 1:44. At 3:19, Robbie breaks a string. Feedback at 5:33. What part of trainwreck do you not understand ScottieG? I've seen DMB and Ricky hundreds of times and I assure you they are embarrased about the lack of arrangement and organization in this Phish sit-in compared to how they usually perform with their own respective groups. Good for Phish though for trying. Many hippies make the conversion...
@pipdog1967 You have to understand that Phish probably contacted these guys only a couple days before they arrived in Nashville. No rehersal whatsoever. Listening to the CD the overall quality of the jam is pretty dam good. To say they're embarrased by playing this song is just plain stupid. I'm a musician and for all these guys to jam together is DEFINATLY fun for them. Although not perfect by any means...it's far from a "trainwreck" and I understand trainwreck bro. I'm pretty sure you don't.
@ScottieGAcoustic Having played Uncle Pen for 35 years and knowing Jason of the DMB, I would rate this as a marginally passable version of the old standard. I don't debate they are having fun--its just not a performance that any musicians of their calibre would want to recall, much less to have broadcasted. Go see a nice and clean pure bluegrass performance and you'll see what I mean. Oh, wait, I remember, you're a phish fan so you don't
@pipdog1967 You're just ignorant if you don't see "high calibre" talent in Phish the band and the music that they produce. All four are individually in the Top Teir at what they do as musicians. Then they can Improvise and recreate each song they play, being fresh and new every single show. Not always tight as can be, but pretty dam close. For not having any "Traditional Bluegrass" instruments, they sure the fuck can play "Uncle Penn" Ginseng Sullivan" or any other bluegrass tune TOP NOTCH
@ScottieGAcoustic Wow Scottie, you sure are taking this personally-pleading for others to share your views, cussing....I never called Phish not talented. They definitely have chops as rock and jazz musicians. Bluegrass, I don't think so. That's why they brought in some real deal help--Rickie, robbie, Ronnie and the boys. You don't have to cry Scottie, no one is going to take away your phish from you.
this isn't helping either genere of music. the overlap is in improvisation, but that's like saying every vegetable belongs on the same plate...not unless i want to vomit. i love every musician on this stage, but this ain't workin'.
I know they were earnest in their desire to study this genre, but it always came across condescending when they did it. Bluegrass is a style that rarely benefits from expansion or augmentation. That's one feature of the style that both attracts and repels people. So be it.
Yeah, I like how it sounds condescending, actually. If I want to listen to real bluegrass, I will. And I do, sometimes. I don't like much of it, actually, but I do like a condescending cartoon rock version of it thrown in for fun amidst a hodge podge blend of everything else. Phish plays everything goofy and fun-- or at least they used to.
I am only starting to understand the experience of Phish, so you'll have to excuse me. Trey appears to have studied the guitar stylings of Bluegrass, and they became about as good as some of the high school bluegrass clubs I've seen--which is saying quite a bit. How "good" they were at it isn't really the point, I know. This tune is a good one, and I'm glad they attempt it. That's what bluegrass is all about.
It's nice to hear them play all the fiddle tunes mentioned in Monroe tune... isn't it. Boston Boy, Soldier's Joy, Jenny Lynn. I was there that night and really enjoyed Wynonna's Free Bird. Fun times and amazing music!
mandolynn78 11 months ago
what a trainwreck. The only real meshing was the Jenny Lynn outro, and by then it was too late. I've never seen Del downright confused on a stage before. I hope he wasn't too embarassed. For great neo-traditional bluegrass, check out the Del McCoury Band.
pipdog1967 1 year ago
@pipdog1967 You must not know what you're talking about...right?
ScottieGAcoustic 1 month ago
@ScottieGAcoustic , Yes you got it, and I do.
pipdog1967 1 month ago
@ScottieGAcoustic 1:33--trainwreck of uncertainty, indecision. problems with Jason's mic at 1:44. At 3:19, Robbie breaks a string. Feedback at 5:33. What part of trainwreck do you not understand ScottieG? I've seen DMB and Ricky hundreds of times and I assure you they are embarrased about the lack of arrangement and organization in this Phish sit-in compared to how they usually perform with their own respective groups. Good for Phish though for trying. Many hippies make the conversion...
pipdog1967 1 month ago
@pipdog1967 You have to understand that Phish probably contacted these guys only a couple days before they arrived in Nashville. No rehersal whatsoever. Listening to the CD the overall quality of the jam is pretty dam good. To say they're embarrased by playing this song is just plain stupid. I'm a musician and for all these guys to jam together is DEFINATLY fun for them. Although not perfect by any means...it's far from a "trainwreck" and I understand trainwreck bro. I'm pretty sure you don't.
ScottieGAcoustic 1 month ago
@ScottieGAcoustic Having played Uncle Pen for 35 years and knowing Jason of the DMB, I would rate this as a marginally passable version of the old standard. I don't debate they are having fun--its just not a performance that any musicians of their calibre would want to recall, much less to have broadcasted. Go see a nice and clean pure bluegrass performance and you'll see what I mean. Oh, wait, I remember, you're a phish fan so you don't
pipdog1967 1 month ago
@pipdog1967 You're just ignorant if you don't see "high calibre" talent in Phish the band and the music that they produce. All four are individually in the Top Teir at what they do as musicians. Then they can Improvise and recreate each song they play, being fresh and new every single show. Not always tight as can be, but pretty dam close. For not having any "Traditional Bluegrass" instruments, they sure the fuck can play "Uncle Penn" Ginseng Sullivan" or any other bluegrass tune TOP NOTCH
ScottieGAcoustic 1 month ago
@ScottieGAcoustic Wow Scottie, you sure are taking this personally-pleading for others to share your views, cussing....I never called Phish not talented. They definitely have chops as rock and jazz musicians. Bluegrass, I don't think so. That's why they brought in some real deal help--Rickie, robbie, Ronnie and the boys. You don't have to cry Scottie, no one is going to take away your phish from you.
pipdog1967 1 month ago
I've been to 66 phish shows over 16 years.....this is in the top 5 performances honestly
psn300 1 year ago
Y'all have heard Phish play this song by themselves right?
It dominates.
Just makin sure.
phialpha88 1 year ago
this isn't helping either genere of music. the overlap is in improvisation, but that's like saying every vegetable belongs on the same plate...not unless i want to vomit. i love every musician on this stage, but this ain't workin'.
bigwnfan 2 years ago
I know they were earnest in their desire to study this genre, but it always came across condescending when they did it. Bluegrass is a style that rarely benefits from expansion or augmentation. That's one feature of the style that both attracts and repels people. So be it.
kc7fys 2 years ago
Yeah, I like how it sounds condescending, actually. If I want to listen to real bluegrass, I will. And I do, sometimes. I don't like much of it, actually, but I do like a condescending cartoon rock version of it thrown in for fun amidst a hodge podge blend of everything else. Phish plays everything goofy and fun-- or at least they used to.
PunchinTheMunchkin 2 years ago
I am only starting to understand the experience of Phish, so you'll have to excuse me. Trey appears to have studied the guitar stylings of Bluegrass, and they became about as good as some of the high school bluegrass clubs I've seen--which is saying quite a bit. How "good" they were at it isn't really the point, I know. This tune is a good one, and I'm glad they attempt it. That's what bluegrass is all about.
kc7fys 2 years ago
it good , but not as good as Bill Monroes version
tubabush10 4 years ago
tdunski rocks! Master camera smuggler!
phshead 4 years ago