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The
Philosophy of Phix
(scroll to the bottom of this page to
see our repertoire)
It
all boils down to this: PHISH has given us some of the
most powerful and creative music that our generation has seen.
PHIX is made up of four musicians in Colorado who have
been profoundly inspired by their music, not only as musicians,
but as human beings. Rather than trying to imitate the original
(as is typically the case with tribute bands), Phix attempts,
in our own humble way, to recreate the special energy and spontaneity
of a live Phish concert.
Phix
is not Phish. Obviously, it would be impossible for a
tribute band to capture the unique, quirky personality of this
band that has been so important to so many people, including ourselves.
We do not look like them; we do not imitate them Vegas-style (although
our drummer has been known to wear a mumu and goggles around the
house once in a while). We try to play the songs accurately, of
course (even the hard ones), but most importantly we try to capture
the spirit in which the music is intended, which we believe is
for it to sound fresh and unique every time it is played. Phish's
songs are masterfully created with that in mind--they provide
a springboard for improvisation and exploration that can lead
the band into fresh territory night after night. This is true
of all great music, from Beethoven symphonies to Miles Davis standards--the
music sounds fresh every time because there is space for each
performer to be individually creative and expressive within it.
All
of us who have experienced Phish know that what lies at the heart
of it all is the incredible amount of energy that is exchanged
between the band and the audience at a live show. And that's the
true goal of Phix--to try our best to recreate that energy so
that we can share it with audiences who are clearly thirsting
for it. While we would never claim to be able to truly recreate
the original, we do think we can bring a respectable version of
it into intimate settings at a time when live Phish shows are
no longer available.
Phix
has been together since the fall of 2001 (over 500 shows!) and
it has been a truly amazing experience for all of us. We have
all become vastly better musicians since the band started, and
we have all shared some powerful musical experiences at our shows.
We want to thank all of the people who have been coming to our
shows--we wouldn't have done it for so long if it weren't for
your support and enthusiasm. And most of all, we want to thank
the guys in Phish for the universe of music that they have created.
It has been a pleasure and a privilege for us to be able to share
in the groove!
Still
kinda skeptical? Maybe some Phriendly Words
from fans might help.
Or, you can listen to us play some tunes.
You might also be interested in checking out some of our recent
setlists.
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