Thanks to these RSS feeds anyone can stay up to date with all their used websites. This means for Phish Phans like myself that we can now stay up to date and be notified on phish's where abouts, future plans and members lives or solo acts. Before I took advantage of RSS feeds, I had to check multiple websites very often in order to stay up to date with their news,however now I can can check my RSS reader and it will provide any new uploaded information on the sites ive subscribed too. This has helped me save time and consolidate my web browsing. In addition the feeds notify you rite as the new material or updates come out, I am notified about Phish concert reviews and set-lists almost immeadiatly following the end of a show. This keeps me informed of the shows I cant make or couldn't have in the past.
Below is a clip from Phish's Albany concert, one of the stops along their tour I made it to. They are playing the song You Enjoy Myself also known as YEM, this is one of their most well known songs.
What makes phish such a well known, respected and unique band is their live performances and their phans. A phish concert isnt just a show it is an experience, their light shows are mind blowing, the crowds energy is unmeasureable and their live jam sessions take your mind on a wild ride. Each of their concerts is original in terms of the songs performed, the order of them, and the way in which they are performed, just proving my case of how I have yet to attend a concert that puts on a better show then phish, and for this reason I am a proud phish phan. "Phish is Americas Greatest Jam Band"- The Rolling Stone
now for deciphering phish shows and RSS feeds from a media perspective using the mass media power tools
eight shifts
I find RSS feeds to be a product of evolution in media convergence and is most fitting to be labeled as a Aesthetic shift for RSS feeds bring several internet available mediums together. This helps demonstrate the extent in which technology and its availability is progressing.
Applying 7 out of these 10 Basic Principles of Media Education to RSS feeds and phish shows:
I find a major aspect to both Phish recordings and live shows is their production techniques. Recordings of phish shows or documentary dvds featuring their shows all capture the essence of their one of a kind performances, from the lighting with ideal camera angles and to the meaning behind their songs with editing techniques. In addition their live shows lighting and visual effects are the best of any band in my opinion. The way they sync and coordinate the lights with the music creates their unique atmosphere and provides for a deeper level of enjoyment.
Value Messages, Individual meaning, Emotional Transfer
Phish promotes value through the enjoyment they get from their occupations and shows consisting of improvisational jam's. This builds value to their music and name from their dedicated Phan base, music fans or other musicians. Many of their songs have a lot of meaning or stories behind them, resulting in the attended meaning Phish wants to give off and leaving the possibility for even more meaning through each individuals reaction to the song or concert experience. In addition the environment or atmosphere found at Phish shows is really one of a kind, the energy felt is unmeasurable. Everyone is almost linked or connected on some level by Phish's performance. When attending shows there are points when I will be looking around at the crowd and taking it all in, I feel this sense of community and appreciation for music not felt anywhere else before. I think everyone should attend a Phish show at some point for they are a truly unique experience.
Persuasive Techniques to Analytical Tools
Symbols: Phish's symbol brings with it strong meaning and is very recognizable. They stand for jam bands and music appreciation and they bring along a reputation that reflects this.
Humor
Phish uses humor through their past antics at live shows and some of their songs. Many funny events have taken place at phish shows, some planned by the band members and other unplanned events were made humorous by their funny easy going attitudes. A major example is in one new years show they rode on a giant hot dog, in another instance they altered their lyrics to a song to fit the event of a streaker at one show. They changed the lyrics to run like an antelope to run like a naked man, "run like an antelope out of control" to "run like a naked guy across the stage". This captured their goofy attitude an improvisational performance skills.
Plain Folks/Group Dynamics
Phish started as a group of friends having fun jamming together at UVM. For the most part they have maintained this plan folk mentality throughout their careers. They promote this were just having fun attitude at shows and this adds to the experience of attending one.
Warm Fuzzies
The joy found within a phish phan or phish concert goer during a jam session is hard to describe. Their upbeat melodies, meaningful lyrics and contagious happiness found at their shows provide for an uplifting experience unlike any other concert I have attended.
phish shows are an experience because many parts of your brain are being simulated constantly. Your mesmorized by the lights and near flawless guitar,bass, drums and piano playing. The music takes you for a fun wild ride, if you haven't been to a phish show you should really consider it for there really is no other band like them.
EXCELLENT m.m. on the power of RSS and PHISH, Ollie.
ReplyDeleteReally well done!
Dr. W