Comments on POSTUS FREQUENTUS: Quick review of Phish at Darien Lake

Thanks, man. I apologize. I'm done writing on ...

2009-08-19T00:09:46.670-04:00

Thanks, man. I apologize. I'm done writing on the internet, I've become a critic of columnists. I should listen to Jean Sibelius and my own posts. Keep writing, maybe Phish will do a fall tour and you'll be there to describe a great show. Peace, my brotha.

Jeff

p.s.

Fluffhead was insane!!!!!!

I'm not sure why you think I don't appreci...

2009-08-18T23:52:21.292-04:00

I'm not sure why you think I don't appreciate Phish, but they've been my favorite band for the past fifteen years. I just thought this show wasn't as good as the others I've been to. It's okay that we disagree—glad you enjoyed it.

I was in the lawn, and the sound could have been a...

2009-08-18T23:21:02.970-04:00

I was in the lawn, and the sound could have been a tad louder. I understand that everyone has free will and their own opinions, but how can you overlook Phish's syncopation or how they keep peaking during "Antelope," "Fluffhead," "First Tube," and their other songs? I went there with my older brother who's gone to 35+ shows and my younger brother who knows more about music theory than most Berkeley students. And they both agreed that Darien Lake was one of the best rock concerts they've had the privilege to attend. Phish is straight up rock 'n' roll and if you can't appreciate them for who they are and the boundaries they cross in the wide musical genres they fuse, then you'll never understand.

It's so easy to call out minuscule faults and to have pessimism as your main focal point, but it takes real musical appreciation and writing skills to recreate the magic of hearing live four of the most talented musicians of our generation: Phish.

Sorry we disagree about so much, including how to ...

2009-08-18T23:03:21.924-04:00

Sorry we disagree about so much, including how to spell Fenway.

I notice you didn't respond to my main criticism, which was that the mix was terrible. Were you in the pavilion? I hear the sound is better under there.

Pay no attention to what the critics say. A statue...

2009-08-18T22:48:14.986-04:00

Pay no attention to what the critics say. A statue has never been erected in honor of a critic.” Jean Sibelius

I went to 4 Phish shows this summer: Phenway, Great Woods, Camden, and Darien. Darien was by far the best show, they were dead on and made a statement last Thursday that PHISH IS BACK! Did you listen to "Fluffhead" or "First Tube" or were you busy complaining about a concert that left some 25,000 phans in awe.
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