Mike Gordon

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin
01:54:57 Report Issue
Loading transcript... Click for full transcript

Chapters & Sections (226)

00:00 Tetro Grammaton's Long Gig Experience chapter 5
00:00 Tetro Grammaton's Large New Year's Show
00:39 Planning the Long Gig Concert
01:03 Discussing Work and Personal Projects
01:30 Lockdown at Music Festival
02:09 Origin of Secret Sets at Music Festivals
02:43 Surprise New Year's Eve Music Performance chapter 4
02:43 Concert on Flatbed Truck at 2 am
03:31 Conceived Festival Idea with Northern Bands
04:01 Maine Air Force Base Music Festival
04:31 Psychedelic Experience at Music Festival
05:35 Phish Festival Experiences and Secret Sets chapter 2
05:35 Phish Festival Experience with Psychedelic Drug
06:23 Live Music and Secret Festival Experience
07:09 Fan Engagement and Community in Live Music chapter 3
07:09 Fan Engagement at Concerts
07:44 Critique of Live Music Audience Engagement
08:26 Music Fans Enjoy Old and New Songs
09:03 The Rise of Fish to Popularity chapter 2
09:03 Band's Word of Mouth Spreads Gradually
09:52 Fish Band's Organic Grassroots Growth Story
10:33 Quitting Day Jobs for Music Career chapter 3
10:33 Music Influences and Career Choices
11:11 Band Members' Pre-Tour Day Jobs
11:46 Band's Early Success and Touring Experience
12:12 Lessons Learned from the Horde Tour Experience chapter 3
12:12 Band's Early Success and Touring
12:43 Musician Bruce Hampton and the Horde Tour
13:15 Hampton's Music Philosophy and Influences
13:54 Working on Film Projects with Trey chapter 1
13:54 Trey Anastasio's Film Career and Collaborations
15:24 Interview with Rock Bass Players and Filmmaker chapter 3
15:24 Interview with Rock Bass Players
16:15 Influence and Authenticity in Music Theory
16:49 Artist Finds Freedom in Scripted Creativity
17:31 Character in Song Loses Grip on Reality chapter 2
17:31 Man Discovers He's a Song Character
18:17 Electrolytes for Endurance and Better Sleep
19:05 Electrolytes and Music Memories Shared chapter 5
19:05 Electrolyte Drink for Hydration and Energy
19:47 Childhood Memories of Music and Magic
20:30 Childhood Memories of Music and Family
21:19 Childhood Memories of Music and Concerts
21:55 Struggling with Homework and Personal Life
22:24 Joseph Campbell's Influence on Music Career chapter 3
22:24 Exploring Jewish Influence on Personal Life
23:12 Alternative Life Paths and Epiphanies
23:38 Peak Experience in 1985
24:15 Trey's Early Days as a Musician chapter 3
24:15 Band Origins and Early Music Style
24:54 Overcoming Academic Struggles as an Inventor
25:33 Engineering Tests and Musical Performance Challenges
26:05 Musical Experience in the Dark chapter 2
26:05 College Dance Performance in the Snow
26:43 Psychedelic Experience with Music and Friends
27:43 Peak Experience at Music Festival chapter 3
27:43 Recalling a Music Festival Experience
28:09 Emotional Reflection on Life Experience
28:46 Self-Consciousness and Physicality in Spiritual Practices
29:40 Peak Experience During Live Music Performance chapter 2
29:40 Peak Experience During Live Music Performance
30:39 Artist's Emotional Experience with Music
31:16 Overcoming Noodling in Band Jam Sessions chapter 3
31:16 Band's Jamming Process and Creative Approach
32:01 Developing Listening Skills in Relationships
32:30 Origins of Listening Exercises in Music
33:07 Experimental Music and Improvisation Techniques chapter 2
33:07 Band's Experimental Sound and Influences
33:43 Communication through Music and Rhythmic Shifts
34:30 Grateful Dead's Evolution in Music Style chapter 4
34:30 Improvisation Techniques in Music Performance
35:11 Grateful Dead Band Members' Music Philosophy
35:38 Evolution of Phish's Music Style
36:20 Musical Improvisation and the Power of Relaxation
37:01 Improvisation and the Power of Rhythm chapter 2
37:01 Improvisation Techniques in Music Composition
38:23 Improvisation Key: Listening to Others
38:38 Overcoming Analyzing and Judging in Music chapter 2
38:38 Importance of Meditation and Self Awareness
39:12 Phish Band Overcomes Analyzing and Judging
40:15 Balancing Creativity and Group Dynamics chapter 3
40:15 Balancing Act in Music Performance
40:53 Musical Inspiration and Creative Direction
41:18 Band Members' Long-Term Friendship Dynamics
42:03 Accepting the Uncool in Music Performance chapter 3
42:03 Accepting Imperfections in Performance
42:32 Accepting Clichés in Music Career
43:07 The Feeling of Repetition in Music Creation
43:51 Overcoming Clichés in Music Composition chapter 2
43:51 Challenges in Modern Music Composition
44:38 The Power of Small Adjustments in Creativity
45:17 Collaboration with Leo Cocky and Early Epiphany chapter 3
45:17 Leo Cocky's Eclectic Music Style
45:48 Musician Appreciation and Shared Sense of Humor
46:20 Mike's Bass Playing Experience in Vermont
47:17 Trey and Bandmate's First Jam Session chapter 2
47:17 Man Receives Impromptu Music Collaboration Offer
47:47 Musical Encounter on a Mountaintop
48:36 Band Recalls Early Album Recording Session chapter 1
48:36 Band Recalls Early Music and Influences
51:32 Artist Inspiration and Creative Collaboration chapter 2
51:32 Artist Inspiration and Personal Growth Journey
52:36 Rekindling Creativity and Childhood Wonder
53:16 Band Member Reflects on Breakup and Reunion chapter 3
53:16 Music Career and Band Breakup Discussion
54:10 Festival Experience Prioritizes Originality
54:37 Band Member's Reflection on Infrastructural Challenges
55:31 Athletic Nicotine Product Description chapter 2
55:31 Music Festival in Rainy Conditions
56:17 Athletic Nicotine Performance Enhancement
57:22 Band Members' Contributions to Fish chapter 3
57:22 Nicotine Warning and Band Member Descriptions
58:46 Personality and Jamming Style Discussion
59:12 Musical Improvisation Experience and Discipline
59:41 Lessons Learned from Bob Weir and John Mayer chapter 2
59:41 Rock and Roll Music Theory Discussion
01:00:34 Rock and Roll Music Experience
01:01:22 Band Member Paige's Piano Challenges chapter 3
01:01:22 Band Member Challenges with Dynamic Instruments
01:02:10 Noise Levels on Stage Discussion
01:02:38 Musician Discusses Benefits of In-Ear Monitors
01:03:01 Immersive Music Experience with Advanced Technology chapter 3
01:03:01 Incredible Live Music Experience with LED Lights
01:03:39 Virtual Reality Experience and Dream State
01:04:11 Immersive Audio Technology Experience
01:04:49 Challenges of Playing from the Stage chapter 2
01:04:49 Challenges of Playing on a Large Stage
01:05:36 Concert Experience Compared to Other Arena Shows
01:06:11 Grateful Dead's Unique Sound and Culture chapter 3
01:06:11 Grateful Dead Concert Experience Recalled
01:06:35 Music Production Techniques and Intention
01:07:08 Grateful Dead's Musical Traditions and Innovations
01:07:59 Grateful Dead Comparison and Legacy chapter 3
01:07:59 Grateful Dead Comparison and Connection
01:08:27 Grateful Dead Legacy After Jerry Garcia's Death
01:08:52 Grateful Dead's Changing Fan Base
01:09:22 Avoiding Grateful Dead Influences in Music chapter 3
01:09:22 Avoiding Musical Influences of The Grateful Dead
01:09:51 Trey's Musical Influences and Broadway Experience
01:10:23 Frank Zappa Influence on Music Composition
01:10:51 Composition Process and Influences in Music chapter 3
01:10:51 Discussion on Composition Structure
01:11:27 Music Genre Similar to Prague Rock
01:11:54 Musical Influences and Composition Techniques
01:12:35 Phish Composition and Improvisation Techniques chapter 2
01:12:35 Fish Music Composition and Improvisation
01:13:13 Phish Song Composition and Complexity Discussion
01:13:50 Trey Anastasio's Musical Influences and Style chapter 3
01:13:50 Music Discussion and Example Analysis
01:16:38 Trey's Musical Influences and Improvisation Skills
01:17:08 Band Prank on Drummer John Fishman
01:17:56 Band Dynamics and History Discussion chapter 3
01:17:56 Band Recording Session in Dark Studio
01:18:25 Band Allegiances and Dynamics Over Time
01:18:57 Phish Band Formation and Early Years
01:19:54 Musical Influences and Substance Use chapter 4
01:19:54 Musician's Experience with Substance Use
01:20:37 Rockstar Experiences with Sunra and James Brown
01:21:02 Sun Ra's Book of Information Discussed
01:21:47 Annoying Jewish Guy at Passover Seder
01:22:18 Sun Ra's Unconventional Life and Music chapter 2
01:22:18 Christian Country and USA Coincidence Discussion
01:22:56 Personal Life and Online Presence
01:23:53 Squarespace Website Analytics and Business Tools chapter 3
01:23:53 Squarespace Website Analytics and Business Tools
01:24:25 Squarespace Website Creation and Customization
01:24:56 Discussing Cover Song Approach and Inspiration
01:25:37 Creating Fake Albums and Backstories chapter 3
01:25:37 Creating a Fake Album Backstory
01:26:08 Music Production and Album Release Strategy
01:26:33 Influence of The Who on Band's Repertoire
01:27:15 Trey's Composition Process with the Quartet chapter 2
01:27:15 Trey's Music Composition Process
01:27:53 Improvisation in Music Composition Process
01:28:42 Recording Process for Live Band Album chapter 3
01:28:42 Live Band Recording Process Discussion
01:29:22 Recording Experiences with Steve Liy White
01:30:16 Phish Band Member Discusses Album Recording Process
01:30:59 Band Members Brainwave Research and Feedback chapter 2
01:30:59 Band Collaboration and Brainwave Research
01:31:48 Brainwave Feedback and Music Experiment
01:32:29 Brainwave Music Technology for Quadriplegic Musicians chapter 2
01:32:29 Quadriplegic Music Composition with Brain Signals
01:33:28 Challenges of Recording Brain Waves
01:34:11 Experimenting with Brainwave Indication Technology chapter 2
01:34:11 Brainwave Experiment with Musicians and Neurologists
01:35:11 EEG Experiment with Team Members
01:35:48 Bob Weir Collaboration and Band Dynamics chapter 3
01:35:48 Bob Weir Collaboration Experience
01:36:23 Rhythm Section Dynamics and Filling Gaps
01:36:50 Band Dynamics and Leadership Roles
01:37:16 Phish's Musical Evolution in the 90s chapter 2
01:37:16 Phish's Musical Evolution in the 90s
01:38:07 Studio Album Creation Process
01:38:51 Discussing Music Performance and Family Bonding chapter 3
01:38:51 Discussion about Leaving Device On
01:39:13 Daughter's Singing Career and Communication System
01:39:46 Musical Collaboration and Inspiration
01:40:06 Songwriting Process and Inspiration chapter 2
01:40:06 Band Members Create Songs from Jams
01:40:51 Overcoming Writer's Block and Finding Creative Flow
01:41:46 Reformation and Breakup Reflections chapter 2
01:41:46 Paul Simon's Songwriting Process and Inspiration
01:42:26 Reflecting on Past Music Tour Experiences
01:43:11 Pre-Show Rituals and Gig Preparation chapter 4
01:43:11 Concert Venue and Fan Interaction Dreams
01:43:36 Pre-Show Rituals for Musicians
01:44:05 Grateful Dead's Recipe for a Good Gig
01:44:30 Comfortable Outfit for Live Performance
01:45:00 TM and stress relief for musicians chapter 2
01:45:00 TM and Meditation for Stress Relief
01:45:59 TM and Creativity Possibilities Discussed
01:46:42 TM vs Vapasana Meditation Techniques chapter 3
01:46:42 Jerry Seinfeld on Meditation Benefits
01:47:19 Mindfulness and Breath Concentration Techniques
01:47:45 Meditation and Music Preferences Discussion
01:48:39 Music Influences and Live Performance Variations chapter 2
01:48:39 West African and Caribbean Music Connection
01:49:37 Musical Improvisation and Groove Nuances
01:50:19 Changing Relationship with Music and Band Role chapter 6
01:50:19 Changing Relationship with Music Over Time
01:51:10 Acceptance and Creativity in Life
01:51:36 Reflecting on Music Goals and Role
01:52:24 Benefits of Being a Bass Player
01:52:51 Reflecting on Musical Inspiration and Ideas
01:53:15 Exploring Tetra Grammatin Culture and Knowledge

Transcript

Loading transcript...