![]() Distorted bass addresses the minimalist funk of ‘Victim”, whilst gonzo square wave fuzz meets bubbling synth bass tones on “Crazy Sometimes”. On the track “Steps” a picked bass solo sits alongside reverb drenched bass overdubs. ![]() The bass playing on the record flat out rules as Gordon mines the junction of foundation and flourish. Gordon’s fifth and latest solo album, Ogogo (2017) is a triumph, channeling art-pop, minimalist grooves and thick indie rock. Instrumentally, Gordon also plays banjo and guitar. In the early days of Phish, Gordon was involved in the management of the band. Gordon directed the award winning 2002 documentary, Rising Low, that paid tribute to the late Allen Woody, bassist for Gov’t Mule and The Allman Brothers. Gordon’s creative work extends to his solo career, duets with Leo Kottke, numerous sit-ins with other artists, writing and film-making. Mike Gordon’s remarkable blend of both instinctive and clever bass playing has propelled Phish since day one, when the Massachusetts native answered an ad posted by guitarist Trey Anastasio in 1983.
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