Page McConnell

Page Samuel McConnell (born May 17, 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American multi-instrumentalist most noted for his work as a songwriter and keyboardist with the American rock band Phish. He plays on stage right which is referred to by fans as "Page Side, Rage Side."

In addition to being a member of Phish since 1985, McConnell has had several other musical liaisons during his career, including a trio named Vida Blue. He released his first solo album, featuring original compositions, in 2007.

Background

McConnell was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1963. By age four he was learning to play the piano, and when his family relocated to Basking Ridge, New Jersey, in 1969 he continued his musical studies, eventually playing in bands with friends by his seventh grade. His father, Dr. Jack B. McConnell, worked at McNeil Laboratories and helped to develop Tylenol and the MRI. The elder McConnell then started a free health clinic for kids that was staffed by retired health workers in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Page McConnell (album)

Page McConnell is the self-titled debut album from Phish keyboardist Page McConnell. It was recorded over a two-year period following the break-up of Phish. The album was produced by Bryce Goggin and Jared Slomoff. It was released on April 17, 2007.

Track listing

  • "Beauty of a Broken Heart" - 3:41
  • "Heavy Rotation" - 10:44
  • "Maid Marian" - 5:10
  • "Close to Home" - 4:21
  • "Runaway Bride" - 3:57
  • "Back in the Basement" - 8:27
  • "Rules I Don’t Know" - 6:04
  • "Complex Wind" - 5:04
  • "Everyone But Me" - 5:06
  • Every single track written by Page McConnell.

    Personnel

    Musical

  • Page McConnell - Organ, Synthesizer, Bass, Piano, Accordion, Vocals, Clavinet, Producer, Drum Programming, Synthesizer Bass, Wurlitzer, Toy Piano
  • Trey Anastasio - Guitar
  • Jon Fishman - Drums
  • Mike Gordon - Bass
  • Jeff Hill - Bass
  • Jim Keltner - Drums
  • Jared Slomoff - Guitar (Acoustic), Bass, Trumpet, Guitar (Electric), Vocals, Vocals (background), Producer, Engineer
  • Adam Zimmon - Guitar
  • Technical

  • Bryce Goggin - Producer, Engineer, Mixing
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    Famous quotes by Page McConnell:

    "You can't force something like that. But we have encouraged our audience, because we avoid the confrontation of regular rock concerts: us up here, you down there. Instead, we're looking for interaction."
    "Every piece has its own identity which we develop by the rule 'We know no limits.' We follow the inspiration of the moment and don't worry if what we're playing is alternative, progressive or fusion rock."
    "My dad also plays a little banjo and guitar, my mom plays the mandolin."
    "I didn't have bands that I was playing with growing up, so I learned to try to adapt and play these songs that were guitar songs on the piano, and sing them."
    "If you can play live and support yourself, it's one of the few ways you're going to actually get paid in this business these days."
    "Each of our 900 shows so far was different - maybe that's what makes the fans come back to our gigs time and again. And that they're always part of the show. Phish concerts are a communal experience."
    "You never know where your influences are going to come from, or where you're going to find your inspiration."
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