Phish — Another Walnut Creek review
And here is another blogger’s take on the Walnut Creek review, in addition to the review we posted earlier today.
The quality of the Walnut Creek video was impeccable with closeups on every member of the band with the camera not just sitting on Trey who usually gets the majority of face time. I particularly dug the various angles of Page playing different instruments; keys, piano, organ. There was a camera set up next to Fishman so you get an intimate view of what goes on up at the drum kit during Phish shows, especially since Fish is the heart and soul of Phish. He drives the band like a frantic stagecoach driver under intense fire from bandits.
The other thing I took from this DVD was how young everyone in the band looked. When I think of Phish, I kinda have this ensemble (circa 1997) locked into my brain (with Fish still playing on stage left). Sure it was 11 years ago, and Trey sort of looks the same, but Mike’s bush wasn’t fully grey and Page’s bald spot was in its early stages.
Read more here (which includes a song-by-song review).
Our DVD should be in the mailbox when we get home tonight!
Again, Phish misses the mark on a DVD release. They tend to always focus on closeups of the band, and forget about the light show that completes the experience. I always appreciate a new Phish vid, but I want to be able to get in on the whole experience. I do like the packaging, no fluff, no crappy book, just a folder and 2 DVD’s – thats all you need.
August 6, 2008 at 12:38 am