Trapped in Time

The New York Time has the first interview with all four members of Phish as they prepare for the return at Hampton.  This is a must read for fans, especially those of you hitting the road in the next 24 hours.

Some info that was revealed in the article:

• The only new song that will get played this weekend is likely to be “Backwards Down The Number Line”
• The band has been practicing “Split Open and Melt,” “Foam,” and “Stash” amongst other things.
• A new album will be recorded this spring following Hampton and before summer tour
• “They liked what they heard. And they resolved to be the version of Phish they prized most: the intently practiced, well-prepared Phish from the mid-90s.”
• It appears based on a small photo in the article that the band will return to it’s old setup in a line of Page, Trey, Mike, and Fish from left to right.
• “Figuring out what to play for its first three reunion concerts became “one of those exercises in overthought that Phish is known for,” Mr. Anastasio said. Band members went in a circle naming the songs they wanted to play, deducted some, consulted a list of every song Phish ever played, did some trading and eventually arrived at about 80 songs. Mr. Anastasio started constructing three nights’ sets”

See you in Hampton phanners!

(via thebutterroom)

Best Phish article ever.