Interview with Tom Marshall
November 5, 2009
Here’s a fantastic interview with Tom Marshall, courtesy of Jambands.com, that was a two part piece in the Festival 8 Express. Very insightful. Check it out:
Other than the fact that Phish has reunited in 2009, ending a 5-year second hiatus that saw their fan base continue to expand, there has been another welcome reunion this year. Trey Anastasio began working with his longtime writing partner, Tom Marshall once again, and together, in collaboration with the members of Phish, they have created their latest album, Joy. The Express sat down with the lyricist shortly before Festival 8 for a candid conversation about that reunion with the guitarist/singer/composer, and their work on Joy, as well as a look back at a few tracks that found their way onto Party Time, the Joy box bonus CD. As regards Joy, Marshall explains, “I see a lot of questions that you and I could clear up, or at least add to the mystery.” And so we open the door…(more…)
November 5, 2009 at 8:25 pm
this is an awesome interview, and for a writer, an inspiring one too!! You guys are great, great! Thanks so much for finding this stuff and posting it in one convenient location. Ya’ll are part of my wake-up routine everyday. thanks again, Paul
November 5, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Great article. Interesting to read about their inspirations in song writing.
After Festival 8, I think I would be on the “bad list”.