http://www.jambase.com/Articles/14775/Mike-Gordon-In-His-Own-Words/0
wow that pic of them walking offstage is perfect
desktop background at both home and work!!
wow this interview is dope…
"In terms of Phish, after that initial grieving period, which was a lot quicker than I thought it would be, I ended up having dreams, and the dreams were always backstage, they weren’t really on stage. Backstage was very exotic, like we’d be playing on some rolling hills and there would be this crazy canyon with this river going through it and we were all taking turns going through these gondolas down the water and having these really weird experiences. And then, the stage is maybe 40 feet up overlooking the rolling hills and everything is really exotic and the relationship between the band members is special. I think I just missed them as people, especially in the first year when we weren’t really talking too much. We didn’t need a hiatus from our friendships because the friendships never waned, but we were just taking some natural time off. But, I missed them. We would hang out at band practice in real life or on the tour bus, and there’s just this effortless rhythm of conversation or just shooting the shit and laughing and making each other laugh. In the last year when we’ve gotten together that’s come back.
I’ve had little feelings of craving Phish but I’m so wrapped up in this thing that’s so new for me that I feel like I need a little bit more time. I’ve got so much inspiration for the new band. Most of my inspiration is there and it’s not getting displaced by Phish cravings.
I’m very thankful that everyone in Phish is still healthy so that we might be able to do it again. When we broke up I said that longevity with Phish is that we could build something that is irreplaceable. I think we all know that the chemistry of twenty years together is irreplaceable, but it’s so great for me to get to do these new things and try out new combinations of people. There’s no reason that both things can’t coexist eventually, potentially, and so I’m not really antsy about the Phish thing. I’m much more antsy to get out on the road and make another solo album. But, I’m gonna really enjoy it when Phish does happen. ‘Craving’ isn’t the word that comes to mind but ‘excitement’ is, about all these things."
Good stuff!
| [size=100]But, I'm gonna really enjoy it when Phish does happen.[/size] |
Hell to the Yeah!!!
It’s interesting to see Gordo so wrapped up in his own work, which is cool in it’s own way, but selfishly I want him to focus more on Phish. Like he said though he feels that both can coexist.
I got his new album, but have yet to listen to it yet. I really need to get around to that.
Well sounds it’s not an if, but when. I think we all already knew this, but whenever the timing works out for all four of the guys it’s so on.
| [size=100]There's always this fear, sometimes I don't know if it's me or the nature of being an artist in general, but there is sometimes a fine line between complete heaven and complete hell, where I wake one morning and I feel like, "What am I? A joke? The bass player from some band, that sure people liked but the music industry in general didn't take seriously, plus I wasn't the principle songwriter and no one knows who I am and I don't matter." [/size] |
This is an interesting point on many different levels. Sure it’s just a natural fear and it really is amazing that the music industry gives Phish no love. I kind of take pride in the fact that all of us “heads” know what’s up and all, but it has to be disheartening to the guys that they don’t get their just due.
Don’t worry Mike you most absolutely matter!!! And you are far from a joke. The most consistent player from the best band I’ve ever heard.
well i guess we may never know exactly when phish will reunite, but i really like that they are actually considering it. we (i) am so fast to jump the gun with my hopes everytime a fairly factual rumor comes around. as far as i was thinking, they are recording a new album as we speak. but as not true as that probably is, i feel the most acceptance about them doing thier own things at this moment as i ever have.
whatever all that means.
There’s always this fear, sometimes I don’t know if it’s me or the nature of being an artist in general, but there is sometimes a fine line between complete heaven and complete hell, where I wake one morning and I feel like, “What am I? A joke? The bass player from some band, that sure people liked but the music industry in general didn’t take seriously, plus I wasn’t the principle songwriter and no one knows who I am and I don’t matter.”
yeah that was a good insight into his head right there, and is probably quite the driving force for him… not sure what is to come but I know Mike strives towards excellence, he was what kept PH from not crumbling sooner than it did