open letter to the band - Phish.net Forum

spacecoyote 2/10/12 12:44 pm

Why not, right? Let's do something productive, I'll get us started...

I would like to someday see a studio album of all covers.

My druthers:

The album should contain established covers, both done by Phish as well as their respective solo projects, especially the rarities.

In addition, the album should contain some altogether new covers. What those should be I can't say. However, privately, I will let my mind wander.

Cheers.

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Frizz 2/10/12 12:58 pm

Do you wanna feed the ducks with me?

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spacecoyote 2/10/12 1:15 pm

Pop-pop, is that you?

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frantic0blivion 2/10/12 1:28 pm

yeah, i don't think that'll fly given copyrights. too expensive a project for too little a return.

shameless m'bird pimp: you should check out the 'sharin in the groove' cd

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spacecoyote 2/10/12 1:38 pm

No shame in the pimp, it ain't easy, or so a man once said.

Love you, Mockingbird, and congrats on the new grants.

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bs915 2/10/12 1:41 pm

@frantic0blivion said:

yeah, i don't think that'll fly given copyrights. too expensive a project for too little a return. shameless m'bird pimp: you should check out the 'sharin in the groove' cd

Just gonna throw out the fact that they released 4 entire albums of other people's material (Livephish Halloween releases). The Beatles are especially known for letting copyright fees slide.

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johnnyd

2/10/12 1:48 pm

Dear Phish,

You can tear a building down, but you can't erase a memory.

Your Pals,
Corey, Vernon, Muzz, and Will

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johnnyd

2/10/12 1:50 pm

Also, if you announced your tour and fest plans a little earlier, it would really help many of us plan our lives out better.

Thanks Again,
Sincerely,
Your Pal,
johnnyd

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julesmac 2/10/12 1:51 pm

Dear Phish -- please play out west...we have airports...

PS Not Shoreline!!!

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Frizz 2/10/12 1:55 pm

Wanna cut some blow?

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phan83 2/10/12 2:24 pm

Dear Phish,
I love you,
Tim

xoxoxooxoxoxo

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Herbdacious 2/10/12 3:08 pm

Dear Phish,

Play Spock's Brain this summer while I am in attendance. Please.

Sincerely,
Herb

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frantic0blivion 2/10/12 3:09 pm

touche. i'm not sure if there's a legal/technical difference between going into a studio to record a cover & releasing a live version

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frantic0blivion 2/10/12 3:11 pm

but you didn't pay me for the plane on time

i too would enjoy a schprock's

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spacecoyote 11/12/12 12:21 pm

First Spocks Brain in 3.0 by the end of the year?

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spencur6 11/12/12 12:39 pm

Dear Phish,
Thanks for the music.
spencer.

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Jimmymac03 11/12/12 12:42 pm

Dear Phish,

I know it is stupid, but I named my dog Harpua. Please play Harpua on either 12/30 or 12/31. I will be eternally grateful.

Also, please keep in mind my house is always open for an impromptu jam sesh. Stop by anytime.

Sincerely,
Jim

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IntoYesterday 11/12/12 12:51 pm

Roll Like a Cantaloupe
Blue and Lonesome
Izabella
Axilla pt. 2
Flat Fee
Chalkdust Torture Reprise
Eliza
All Things Reconsidered

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johnnyd

11/12/12 12:53 pm

Ha ha. I figured this was a new thread and was gonna add 2 thoughts.
Turns out I already added them, exactly.

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Euclid 11/12/12 12:56 pm

Dear Phish,

Sincerely,
God

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Thisisnotafish 11/12/12 1:04 pm

Dear Phish,

Please announce the webstream for NYE just so i can be 100% sure before i rent out the banquet hall where the party will be.

Love ya lots,
Dave

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Thisisnotafish 11/12/12 1:05 pm

@johnnyd said:

Also, if you announced your tour and fest plans a little earlier, it would really help many of us plan our lives out better.

Thanks Again,
Sincerely,
Your Pal,
johnnyd

Co-signed!

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flatbottomfrank 11/12/12 1:08 pm

Now that you have been to Oklahoma. Please come back and next time try Tulsa!

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dave25 11/12/12 1:10 pm

Dear phish,
Ten at the Glen would make my summer
Please and thank you,
Dave

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joonze 11/12/12 1:24 pm

Dear Phish,

I am an orphaned adult with the mentality of a child. Please reach deep down into your hearts and adopt me as one of your children... I can clean and cook and don't take up to much space... my only needs are beer, some form of grilled beef (London Broil is just fine) and the occasional tuna steaks. I will plant a veggie garden, so all i need is a small plot of land and some seeds.
In return, i will support your musical careers by attend every show that you bring my to and will ice cold bottles of water ready for each of you between songs...

yours truely,
Joonze

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relax_ 11/12/12 1:25 pm

Dear Phish,

I'm not completely sure of your intentions, so I am sending the following via UPS Ground:

a daisy chain of delta wing, bird, spreader bars, drogues, and hookless lures, all of various vibrations and colors

feathers, nipple clamps, a full sized tickle chair, a vibrating "massage" tool

a book of riddles and puzzles

a comb

I'm confident this will meet all of your teasing needs this coming holiday season and beyond! I'll provide tracking details for your package(s) as soon as it's available.

Regards,

relax_

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Rutherford_B_Raves 11/12/12 2:19 pm

Dear Phish,

love,
Mr. B. Raves

::as open as it gets::

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mathemagician 11/12/12 2:26 pm

@Thisisnotafish said:

@johnnyd said:
Also, if you announced your tour and fest plans a little earlier, it would really help many of us plan our lives out better.

Thanks Again,
Sincerely,
Your Pal,
johnnyd
Co-signed!

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mattsox94 11/12/12 2:40 pm

Dear Phish,

Thanks for reminding me that music is amazing.

With admiration and appreciation,
Mattsox94

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careful_w_that_axe_Miller 11/12/12 2:40 pm

Dear Phish,

You guys are awesome, thanks for sharing your gifts.

Mr. Miller

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YorkvilleBeerLover 11/12/12 2:48 pm

Dear Phish,

Can I borrow 20K.

Ill pay you back in time.

Mike

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MySoula 11/12/12 3:00 pm

Dear Phish,

Can we get a double disc release of some hardcore Christian rock songs?

Big love,

@spacecoyote

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GhettoSloth 11/12/12 5:42 pm

Dear Phssh,

Gamehendge sucks,
please never play or even mention it again

& I would like to thank you for leaving Errand Wolfe in charge,
he used me like a tool

just say the word & you can consider Errand's nipple done sliced

love (usually),

the Sloth

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GhettoSloth 11/12/12 6:14 pm

phssh never listens to what i say

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me_no_are_no_nice_guy 11/12/12 6:21 pm

P.S. If you actually read Phish.net, please find something better to do with your time.

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TwiceBitten 11/12/12 6:27 pm

I thought recently about another wacky Phish album idea: all the songs over the last 30 years that never made it to official studio albums, recorded in the studio by phish 3.0. They're playing so well now, I feel like a lot of these could get great readings...not that Think of all the killer songs they'd have to work with

Buried Alive
The Curtain (With)
Possum
Camel Walk
The Sloth
N.I.C.U.
Mountains in the Mist
Slave to the Traffic Light
Meatstick
Brother
Destiny Unbound
Mike's Groove
Runaway Jim
Simple
Buffalo Bill
Spock's Brain
Carini
Tube
Suzy Greenberg

I mean, I could go on...

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me_no_are_no_nice_guy 11/12/12 6:33 pm

@TwiceBitten said:

I thought recently about another wacky Phish album idea: all the songs over the last 30 years that never made it to official studio albums, recorded in the studio by phish 3.0. They're playing so well now, I feel like a lot of these could get great readings...not that Think of all the killer songs they'd have to work with Buried Alive The Curtain (With) Possum Camel Walk The Sloth N.I.C.U. Mountains in the Mist Slave to the Traffic Light Meatstick Brother Destiny Unbound Mike's Groove Runaway Jim Simple Buffalo Bill Spock's Brain Carini Tube Suzy Greenberg I mean, I could go on...

I really hope they wouldn't do anything like that. It would show their lack of creativity and that they are fine with resting on their laurels.

Write new music. Hopefully inspired new music.

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spacecoyote 11/12/12 8:05 pm

Dear Phish,

Can I make the beer for your next festival?

Cheers,
Carl

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MiguelSanchez 11/12/12 8:44 pm

Dear phish,

I love the creek, but do you remember a little room called that Murat?

Thanks,

Ben

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Bozo3 11/12/12 8:52 pm

Dear pHish,

You guys probably wont even practice for the new years run so why should i buy tickets?

sincerely,

Bozo

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Bozo3 11/12/12 8:53 pm

don't let them read this but im pretty sure i just used some reverse psychology on the muthatruckas. booyah. 25 minute bouncin here we come

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DanceTheJig728 11/12/12 10:06 pm

@YorkvilleBeerLover said:

Dear Phish,

Can I borrow 20K.

Ill pay you back in time.

Mike

Dear Phish,

Could I possibly get back those few thousand dollars I've spent on you?

Sincerely,

Needs a NYE ticket

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dscott 11/12/12 10:07 pm

@MiguelSanchez said:

Dear phish,

I love the creek, but do you remember a little room called that Murat?

Thanks,

Ben

They can't find it anymore. Sad, but true. They gave their Murat detector to some director a few years back.

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GAMEHENDGEPHONICS 11/12/12 10:12 pm

Dear Phish,

Please, never record a studio album with covers.

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MiguelSanchez 11/12/12 10:46 pm

@dscott said:

@MiguelSanchez said:
Dear phish,

I love the creek, but do you remember a little room called that Murat?

Thanks,

Ben
They can't find it anymore. Sad, but true. They gave their Murat detector to some director a few years back.

Shhh, don't go squashing a man's dream

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benevolution 11/13/12 12:06 am

Life on this planet is significantly better because your band exists.

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frump 11/13/12 12:20 am

Dear Phish,

Please cover Wham!'s Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,

or Althea at NYE

either would make my life complete.

Thanks
Mr. Frump

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Thisisnotafish 11/13/12 1:16 am

@frump said:

Dear Phish,

Please cover Wham!'s Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,

Fishman would sing that, right?

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frump 11/13/12 1:24 am

@Thisisnotafish said:

@frump said:
Dear Phish,

Please cover Wham!'s Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,

Fishman would sing that, right?

well, for some reason i envisioned Paige doing the lead vocals

and of course gordo doing the Jitterbug-part

as fishman just does the dance

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frump 11/13/12 1:33 am

but yea, fish on vocals makes more sense. good call

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