Widespread Panic — Fishing
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Inspirtation,
Oh, she barely waits a moment
Elevator doors open
Hear her footsteps touch the stairs
Words walk by
Describing definition
Stop and talk about it
Narcissus
Is just too easy to see
We're always looking
When we see fishes
When we go fishin'
Thoughts meander
Risin' all around us
Rise and fall and rise again
Oh, we stop and talk about it
Strong beliefs
Like ideas come to life
Turn atoms into rain and stone
Sands and tall trees
Worlds passed by
Defyin' description
Stop and talk about it
Talk about it
And Maia, she dances
She dissolves into the light
Illusions of light
Oh Maia, she dances
Deep romance and poetry
Songs and movies
Virtue for la de da
She dances in the light
Dance in the light
Maia, she dances
Oh Maia, she dances
Oh, she barely waits a moment
Elevator doors open
Hear her footsteps touch the stairs
Words walk by
Describing definition
Stop and talk about it
Narcissus
Is just too easy to see
We're always looking
When we see fishes
When we go fishin'
Thoughts meander
Risin' all around us
Rise and fall and rise again
Oh, we stop and talk about it
Strong beliefs
Like ideas come to life
Turn atoms into rain and stone
Sands and tall trees
Worlds passed by
Defyin' description
Stop and talk about it
Talk about it
And Maia, she dances
She dissolves into the light
Illusions of light
Oh Maia, she dances
Deep romance and poetry
Songs and movies
Virtue for la de da
She dances in the light
Dance in the light
Maia, she dances
Oh Maia, she dances
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Lovely sound mix
Beautiful guitar work...
hayley.barone wrote:
Whats this "Mandalorian" thing you're talking about that came out 21 years ago?
all y'all mad about a comment that this rips off Porcupine Tree, meanwhile I'm here like IS THIS THE MANDALORIAN THEME WITH WORDS? 
Whats this "Mandalorian" thing you're talking about that came out 21 years ago?
First time I’ve heard a WSP song not knowing who it was and not hating it!
all y'all mad about a comment that this rips off Porcupine Tree, meanwhile I'm here like IS THIS THE MANDALORIAN THEME WITH WORDS?
Chrispy_one wrote:
I was just picking up a Led Zeppelin vibe! Presence, I think...
Pink floyd kinda keyboards. Echos! Its a good tune but dont fill my bag.also abit of division bell sound in there ;-) .
I was just picking up a Led Zeppelin vibe! Presence, I think...
eileenomurphy wrote:
Bloody Good Tune! and also a great song by the way.
Good Tune!
Bloody Good Tune! and also a great song by the way.
BillG wrote:
One of these days I may write a filter to block all comments containing the phrase "ripped off". All music borrows from other music, all artists are influenced by other artists, and there are only so many pleasing chord progressions. Wholly original music is extremely rare, and quite often difficult to listen to.
One of these days I may write a filter to block all comments containing the phrase "ripped off". All music borrows from other music, all artists are influenced by other artists, and there are only so many pleasing chord progressions. Wholly original music is extremely rare, and quite often difficult to listen to.
pretty sure it was porcupine tree
but not 🤷
but not 🤷
This tune reminds me of my buddy Casey in Chicago... we used to listen to Panic and the Dead and a plethora of other jam bands, and sometimes when we would get drunk - we would laugh and dance with the music loud... just happy and simple and joyful.
...and I thought they were singing, "Oh, mercy dancers" 
BillG wrote:
One of these days I may write a filter to block all comments containing the phrase "ripped off". All music borrows from other music, all artists are influenced by other artists, and there are only so many pleasing chord progressions. Wholly original music is extremely rare, and quite often difficult to listen to.
Oh Bill... You know we love it when you talk all authoritarian and slightly dictatorial
Then you go and spoil it by talking sensibly for most of your post...
One of these days I may write a filter to block all comments containing the phrase "ripped off". All music borrows from other music, all artists are influenced by other artists, and there are only so many pleasing chord progressions. Wholly original music is extremely rare, and quite often difficult to listen to.
Oh Bill... You know we love it when you talk all authoritarian and slightly dictatorial
Then you go and spoil it by talking sensibly for most of your post...
Edweirdo wrote:
I didn't realise you were in charge round here. Quick question though - what is the point of the comments, in your opinion? Is it a circle jerk designed to reinforce whatever you happen to think at any one time?
PS. My parents died in 1994 and they didn't have a basement.
So you've been living in your car since 1994.
You should get out more.
Best wishes
I didn't realise you were in charge round here. Quick question though - what is the point of the comments, in your opinion? Is it a circle jerk designed to reinforce whatever you happen to think at any one time?
PS. My parents died in 1994 and they didn't have a basement.
So you've been living in your car since 1994.
You should get out more.
Best wishes
havardlee wrote:
YOU VILL AGREE VIT MEIN OPINION OR ELSE!
I really wish people would stay off the music social media unless they have something positive to say. That's the only reason music fans are here. The comment thread for this song is largely a diatribe of negativity. I don't really care to hear people's overhyped opinion about what's wrong with this song or any other. New rule: if somebody goes online to diss a song, we will assume that you live in your parents basement because you can't find a job. How about go write a and angry Yelp review about a restaurant where the waiter did not smile enough, and stay off here.
YOU VILL AGREE VIT MEIN OPINION OR ELSE!
havardlee wrote:
I didn't realise you were in charge round here. Quick question though - what is the point of the comments, in your opinion? Is it a circle jerk designed to reinforce whatever you happen to think at any one time?
PS. My parents died in 1994 and they didn't have a basement.
I really wish people would stay off the music social media unless they have something positive to say. That's the only reason music fans are here. The comment thread for this song is largely a diatribe of negativity. I don't really care to hear people's overhyped opinion about what's wrong with this song or any other. New rule: if somebody goes online to diss a song, we will assume that you live in your parents basement because you can't find a job. How about go write a and angry Yelp review about a restaurant where the waiter did not smile enough, and stay off here.
I didn't realise you were in charge round here. Quick question though - what is the point of the comments, in your opinion? Is it a circle jerk designed to reinforce whatever you happen to think at any one time?
PS. My parents died in 1994 and they didn't have a basement.
Good Tune!
havardlee wrote:
VERY WELL STATED!!
I really wish people would stay off the music social media unless they have something positive to say. That's the only reason music fans are here. The comment thread for this song is largely a diatribe of negativity. I don't really care to hear people's overhyped opinion about what's wrong with this song or any other. New rule: if somebody goes online to diss a song, we will assume that you live in your parents basement because you can't find a job. How about go write a and angry Yelp review about a restaurant where the waiter did not smile enough, and stay off here.
VERY WELL STATED!!
wrangler wrote:
That would be a nice segue, sorry I missed Ripple! Wow, Fishing followed by Ain't No Sunshine by Eva Cassidy... superb! Man, Do miss Jerry!
Ripple > Fishing = Happy Wrangler
RIP Jerry & Mikey, the guitarists in the band in my head
That would be a nice segue, sorry I missed Ripple! Wow, Fishing followed by Ain't No Sunshine by Eva Cassidy... superb! Man, Do miss Jerry!
BillG escribió:
Uno de estos días puede que escriba un filtro para bloquear todos los comentarios que contengan la frase "estafado". Toda la música toma prestada de otra música, todos los artistas están influenciados por otros artistas, y hay un número limitado de progresiones de acordes agradables. La música totalmente original es extremadamente rara y, a menudo, difícil de escuchar.
Totalmente de acuerdo, soy musico y eso fue siempre asi- Asi seas el mas talentoso. Un niño aprende a hablar oyendo a sus padres NO por un libro de texto, eso viene despues. Eso enriquecerá el vocabulario que ya tiene desde sus origenes familiares.
Uno de estos días puede que escriba un filtro para bloquear todos los comentarios que contengan la frase "estafado". Toda la música toma prestada de otra música, todos los artistas están influenciados por otros artistas, y hay un número limitado de progresiones de acordes agradables. La música totalmente original es extremadamente rara y, a menudo, difícil de escuchar.
Totalmente de acuerdo, soy musico y eso fue siempre asi- Asi seas el mas talentoso. Un niño aprende a hablar oyendo a sus padres NO por un libro de texto, eso viene despues. Eso enriquecerá el vocabulario que ya tiene desde sus origenes familiares.
I really wish people would stay off the music social media unless they have something positive to say. That's the only reason music fans are here. The comment thread for this song is largely a diatribe of negativity. I don't really care to hear people's overhyped opinion about what's wrong with this song or any other. New rule: if somebody goes online to diss a song, we will assume that you live in your parents basement because you can't find a job. How about go write a and angry Yelp review about a restaurant where the waiter did not smile enough, and stay off here.
BillG wrote:
One of these days I may write a filter to block all comments containing the phrase "ripped off". All music borrows from other music, all artists are influenced by other artists, and there are only so many pleasing chord progressions. Wholly original music is extremely rare, and quite often difficult to listen to.
it seems each moment is dependent on every moment that has occurred prior to it
One of these days I may write a filter to block all comments containing the phrase "ripped off". All music borrows from other music, all artists are influenced by other artists, and there are only so many pleasing chord progressions. Wholly original music is extremely rare, and quite often difficult to listen to.
it seems each moment is dependent on every moment that has occurred prior to it
69Grace_M wrote:
Look after the king of R n R please
Will you please explain what you're going on about? It's getting seriously old.
Look after the king of R n R please
Will you please explain what you're going on about? It's getting seriously old.
BillG wrote:
One of these days I may write a filter to block all comments containing the phrase "ripped off". All music borrows from other music, all artists are influenced by other artists, and there are only so many pleasing chord progressions. Wholly original music is extremely rare, and quite often difficult to listen to.
Look after the king of R n R please
One of these days I may write a filter to block all comments containing the phrase "ripped off". All music borrows from other music, all artists are influenced by other artists, and there are only so many pleasing chord progressions. Wholly original music is extremely rare, and quite often difficult to listen to.
Look after the king of R n R please
On_The_Beach wrote:
Correct.
One shouldn't accuse someone of "ripping off" another artist when it may well be the other way around.
One of these days I may write a filter to block all comments containing the phrase "ripped off". All music borrows from other music, all artists are influenced by other artists, and there are only so many pleasing chord progressions. Wholly original music is extremely rare, and quite often difficult to listen to.
Correct.
One shouldn't accuse someone of "ripping off" another artist when it may well be the other way around.
One of these days I may write a filter to block all comments containing the phrase "ripped off". All music borrows from other music, all artists are influenced by other artists, and there are only so many pleasing chord progressions. Wholly original music is extremely rare, and quite often difficult to listen to.
inmanart wrote:
WSP show memories.... Just heard Coconuts on the radio up here keeping motivated during lock down. Just saw Big Head Todd in norcal on same tour. They were awesome as was JD Simo. Missing some live shows for sure right now.
the WSP lads came over to party after they played a gig at a Chapel Hill, NC bar one night, circa 1988 until the wee hrs of the mornings, at the time they were a little known Athens, GA band. Gifted musicians and very nice guys. Hatfield was one of my favorites circa 1993 when I was a white water guide on the Chattooga River on the GA/SC border. I got turned on to Big Head Todd around that same time and just saw them play here in SoCal last month. River memories...
WSP show memories.... Just heard Coconuts on the radio up here keeping motivated during lock down. Just saw Big Head Todd in norcal on same tour. They were awesome as was JD Simo. Missing some live shows for sure right now.
the WSP lads came over to party after they played a gig at a Chapel Hill, NC bar one night, circa 1988 until the wee hrs of the mornings, at the time they were a little known Athens, GA band. Gifted musicians and very nice guys. Hatfield was one of my favorites circa 1993 when I was a white water guide on the Chattooga River on the GA/SC border. I got turned on to Big Head Todd around that same time and just saw them play here in SoCal last month. River memories...
On_The_Beach wrote:
Correct.
One shouldn't accuse someone of "ripping off" another artist when it may well be the other way around.
There's too much of that in these comment threads anyhow, often from people who seem to know little about music history and/or theory. It's a damn synthesizer in this song; they've been widely used in popular music for over 50 years.
Correct.
One shouldn't accuse someone of "ripping off" another artist when it may well be the other way around.
There's too much of that in these comment threads anyhow, often from people who seem to know little about music history and/or theory. It's a damn synthesizer in this song; they've been widely used in popular music for over 50 years.
kretinburger wrote:
PT - Arriving Somewhere But Never Here is waaayyyyy better! (This isn't bad, but Arriving Somewhere is one of my favorite songs.)
Rip off of Porcupine Tree.Arriving somewhere.
PT - Arriving Somewhere But Never Here is waaayyyyy better! (This isn't bad, but Arriving Somewhere is one of my favorite songs.)
DaidyBoy wrote:
Correct.
One shouldn't accuse someone of "ripping off" another artist when it may well be the other way around.
I think this came first ...
Correct.
One shouldn't accuse someone of "ripping off" another artist when it may well be the other way around.
kretinburger wrote:
I think this came first ...
Rip off of Porcupine Tree.Arriving somewhere.
I think this came first ...
That warbly guitar or keyboard effect was used a lot by Porcupine Tree hence the similarity that others refer to,
I really love this song! Very moody and emotional, love his voice.
Pink floyd kinda keyboards. Echos! Its a good tune but dont fill my bag.also abit of division bell sound in there ;-) .
Ripple > Fishing = Happy Wrangler
RIP Jerry & Mikey, the guitarists in the band in my head
Neil66 wrote:
Agreed...!! Me like lots!!
But - who came with the sound first... WP started in '86ish according to wikipedia... me need to research!!
To me this seems like a sound which long preceded either band. Plenty of bands from the 1960s and '70s had tunes with this sort of mildly psychedelic groove. I guess we all hear different things though.
Agreed...!! Me like lots!!
But - who came with the sound first... WP started in '86ish according to wikipedia... me need to research!!
To me this seems like a sound which long preceded either band. Plenty of bands from the 1960s and '70s had tunes with this sort of mildly psychedelic groove. I guess we all hear different things though.
LOVE this little ditty. Used to be able to hit all the vocal notes, but could never get the guitar part and the vocals going at the same time.
For me, one of the most eloquent songs I've heard describing the creative process, the act of catching a thought, framing it and putting it down on paper with words. I know from personal experience the origins of this song intimately.
Defyin' Description Stop
I'm hearing alot of Pink Floyd's Division Bell in this.
Rip off of Porcupine Tree.Arriving somewhere.
k_trout wrote:
Agreed...!! Me like lots!!
But - who came with the sound first... WP started in '86ish according to wikipedia... me need to research!!
I sense some Porcupine Tree here...I like it a lot.
Agreed...!! Me like lots!!
But - who came with the sound first... WP started in '86ish according to wikipedia... me need to research!!
k_trout wrote:
It's that strange warbly sound in the background - I think it is an effects modulation on the keyboards.
I sense some Porcupine Tree here...I like it a lot.
It's that strange warbly sound in the background - I think it is an effects modulation on the keyboards.
Lazarus wrote:
Bumping Lazarus' comment for spring 2015
This song is soooo marvelous it puts a spring in my step right before spring begins... love it...
Bumping Lazarus' comment for spring 2015
This song is soooo marvelous it puts a spring in my step this first day of autumn in the northern hemisphere... love it...
This song is soooo marvelous it puts a spring in my step right before spring begins... love it...
Lyrics penned by a thoughtful master of words. JB is one fine writer.
Wassup 'spreadheads?!
I keep thinking this is intro to Dear God by XTC. I still like this song too though..
WSP= Good Jam Band. Pardon the oxymoron.
I sense some Porcupine Tree here...I like it a lot.
This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step again this winter day...
on January 27th, Widespread Panic will play in la República Dominicana...
LOVE Widespread MF Panic!
Good tune. WSP has others I'm more preferable to, but this is a good one.
Lots of JJ Cale influence in their work.
Lots of JJ Cale influence in their work.
I think this is a pretty good song.
mauguima wrote:
It's not that bad of a cover - I've seen many album covers that are much worse than that one.
Song's cool... but, oh boy!, what a ugly album cover.
It's not that bad of a cover - I've seen many album covers that are much worse than that one.
A favorite song from a favorite album.
mauguima wrote:
Book......cover......
Song's cool... but, oh boy!, what a ugly album cover.
Book......cover......
My little tube amp just loves this...and so do I.
Wow!
Song's cool... but, oh boy!, what a ugly album cover.
romeotuma wrote:
absolutely awesome... love it...
yep
absolutely awesome... love it...
yep
Seem to recall that one of their band members or roadies passed away in Austin. :(
Guitar reminds me of a song by, I believe, Shawn Mullins.
ahhhhhhh summertime shows are just around the corner...
I see roadtrips in my future!
I see roadtrips in my future!
This song is transcendent. It reminds me of a dear friend.. at the same time.. it takes me to another place. *sigh*
pretty sure that this is a night time set list that is just on robot play, but i feels like bill is really doing a set of water theme and in my current state here in japan it just feels right and...weird i guess.
Danimal174 wrote:
Yes, nice stuff. Somewhat Porcupine Tree-ish, imo.
And one of the all-time great band names.
First time hearing this, and I'm digging it.
Yes, nice stuff. Somewhat Porcupine Tree-ish, imo.
And one of the all-time great band names.
First time hearing this, and I'm digging it.
From 'Earth To Atlanta' - 2006
great tune
This song reminds me of a friend who is very ill. She loves fishing, so we listen to this song.. it is so beautiful. 10+++
a perfect follow up to a pair of dead tunes. i heard once somewhere (who knows where and if it is true or not) that during an interview it was asked of jerry what would happen if the GD ceased to exist?, his answer...WIDESPREAD PANIC
hippiechick wrote:
I got to get this CD and I can't find it in any record/music retailers, guess I must go to Amazon and I think you should too.
Love this album and mine is all scratched and I can't find a replacement
I got to get this CD and I can't find it in any record/music retailers, guess I must go to Amazon and I think you should too.
Love this album and mine is all scratched and I can't find a replacement
I like
Oh YAR!
"Awright you Spread-Heads...here's what we're gonna do, see..." 
Panic has a terrific range, Country to Rock, slow, fast, they do it all.
Holden Oversoul is my fave!
RP gang. This station is amazing. I'm a big time widespread panic fan, and your panic collection has room for improvement. I think the RP fans would really love some of the other parts of WP's portfolio... Try "Wondering", "Diner", "Jack", "Surprise Valley", "I'm Not Alone" and on it goes...
waiting for this to end so i can turn RP back on..
Nice tune, great bunch of guys....they hung out at my pad one night after their gig in Chapel Hill, N.C. (UNC) circa '89.....
Always loved their tune "Hatfield" too
Always loved their tune "Hatfield" too
ImInZappasVault wrote:
Thought he'd never leave!!
Jam bands literally make me nauseus. KEXP here I come. Way too much classic retread rock here.
Thought he'd never leave!!
Wow, Dead to Panic? Someone at RP must be stoned!
Yeah! Another group I knew from my years in Athens, GA —- mid-to-late 1980s. Thanks Bill!
Jam bands literally make me nauseus. KEXP here I come. Way too much classic retread rock here.
I don't know why, but this is one of my favorite songs.
speakerman wrote:
You funny!!!
I thought this might be good (very good) Dave Matthews' Band song (which, of course as we all know, is either (a) an oxymoron, (b) a musical impossibility or (c) the eighth sign of the apocalypse). Instead its just good ol' Widespread Panic.
You funny!!!
I think this is one of Porcupine Tree's better songs. Wait, what's that? Oh, nevermind.
hunthunthunt wrote:
Er where's the angst?
Perhaps it's a cultural thing but this song typifies a common post-grunge, faux-angst lameness. There are SO many American bands that sound like this. What's the attraction? What am I not getting? Doesn't anyone else feel the sentiment in performances such as this is contrived and inauthentic?
Er where's the angst?
I really like the sound of this song, the pace, the guy's voice, etc . . but the lyrics are fairly weak. Good Tune!
I thought this might be good (very good) Dave Matthews' Band song (which, of course as we all know, is either (a) an oxymoron, (b) a musical impossibility or (c) the eighth sign of the apocalypse). Instead its just good ol' Widespread Panic.
I bought Widespread Panic's Don't Tell the Band because I heard Little Lilly on RP. I like this band a lot & I'm amazed I hadn't heard of them before. I played them for my 72 year old mom the other day and she was thrilled!
This song moves me in a special way. The whole album has that kind of affect n me, but I don't know why.
aronson wrote:
Great tune. Sounds a bit "Porcupine Tree" to me (which is probably why I dig it so much).
I thought the same thing.
Looks like the inside cover of Young's Harvest.
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
The album cover looks similar to Captain Beefheart's Safe as Milk.
Krispian wrote:
How come none of Widespread Panic's other songs sound like this?
Because they actually possess a wide range of expression and talent, unlike most other bands.
How come none of Widespread Panic's other songs sound like this?
I love this tune.. no clue what it's about but any song that can add the sound of casting and reeling has my vote. And I don't fish.
hunthunthunt wrote:
Perhaps it's a cultural thing but this song typifies a common post-grunge, faux-angst lameness. There are SO many American bands that sound like this. What's the attraction? What am I not getting? Doesn't anyone else feel the sentiment in performances such as this is contrived and inauthentic?
This is one of the most underrated bands around. Try "Surprise Valley" off "Til The Medicine Takes"..one of the most tremendous guitar lead-ins around. Or "Chilly Water" or "Space Wrangler" off the Space Wrangler album.
If sooooo many American Bands sound like this, why dont they have a following compared to the Grateful Dead as these guys do?
Perhaps it's a cultural thing but this song typifies a common post-grunge, faux-angst lameness. There are SO many American bands that sound like this. What's the attraction? What am I not getting? Doesn't anyone else feel the sentiment in performances such as this is contrived and inauthentic?
Great tune. Sounds a bit "Porcupine Tree" to me (which is probably why I dig it so much).
An all time favorite!
I think it's about creativity, MsJudi
The album cover looks similar to Captain Beefheart's Safe as Milk.
I've always loved this... no clue what it means, but I love it. ;)
This is the song that turned me on the RP, thank you Bill!!!!!!!
crap. nevermind. i remember this song now. chill panic.
HONK!
I missed this song... is it Bear's Gone Fishing? Does RP have it listed wrong, or is this a different song?
Hey - Dave Schools can be my bass guy any time.
Honk if yer a Spread Head! :)
Hannio wrote:
I don't know what bug I had up my butt last time. I'm really enjoying this today.
Today, too.
The funny thing is that everytime I hear it, I mistake it for Dave Matthews and think, well, maybe DM is not so bad after all. Then I look and see it's Widespread Panic.
I love this song and this album...and Widespread Panic!
Krow_Pie wrote:
Cheese. Might as well be Dave Matthews...ugh
Funny to me that people always have something wrong with Dave Matthews. And also funny how people for some reason think it is important to compare an artists' sounds to that of another artist or band that they think is a better version of what they're hearing.
for instance....
Widespread Panic sounds like bad Grateful Dead
John Mayer sounds like Dave Matthews
WP is crap compared to Phish
Phish is the wanna be Grateful Dead
Trey has too much of an ego for Phish
Dave has too much of an ego for Dave Matthews Band
Dave and Trey play together and its GREAT.
moral of the story...too bad Jerry isn't around for Mayer and him to collaborate
it can go on and on
Nice laid back relaxing Song. Nothing wrong with that.
Great, great, great song for a cold, grey, dreary day.
This is goood..thats all I need say.
I don't know what bug I had up my butt last time. I'm really enjoying this today.
Hannio wrote:
What pathetic dreck after that wonderful Dead.
Same words, rearranged....
Wonderful after that pathetic Dead dreck, what?
I love this song, almost perfect, we go fishing!!!!
hayley.barone wrote:
all y'all mad about a comment that this rips off Porcupine Tree, meanwhile I'm here like IS THIS THE MANDALORIAN THEME WITH WORDS? lol
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Whats this "Mandalorian" thing you're talking about that came out 21 years ago?
I didn't mean to imply that this song rips off the Mandalorian theme (of course that's impossible), only that the main riff really reminds me of the Mando theme song (maybe intentional or accidental interpolation on the part of Mando composer Ludwig Göransson).