Mr. Miner's Phish Thoughts

 All text and selections by Ryan Ciriello

“Funky Bitch > Jam > Yerushalayim Shel Zahav” 11.22.94, Columbia, MO

An under-the-radar sequence of Fall 1994, this one spans the full spectrum of ’94 Phish. You can almost feel the energy in the room when the band reaches near silence at a few points during the “Jam.”

[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/II-01-Funky-Bitch-.mp3,http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/II-02-Lawn-Train-.mp3,http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/II-03-Y-Rushalayim-Schel-Zahav.mp3]

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“Light” 10.19.10 II, Augusta, ME

Fall 2010 was full of stellar versions of “Light.” The highlight of a solid second set, this one gets my vote for tops of Fall 2010.

[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ph2010-10-19d2t05.mp3]

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“Antelope -> 2001” 8.11.04 II, Mansfield, MA

This unfinished “Antelope” melts into an infectious “2001” and is one of the few highlights from the last run of 2004 that still has replay value today.

[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2.02-Run-Like-an-Antelope.mp3,http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2.03-Also-Sprach-Zarathustra.mp3]

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“Seven Below > Ghost”  11.28.09 II, Albany, NY

The jam many consider to be the unofficial re-birth of 3.0—over 50 minutes of pure Phish.

[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ph2009-11-28s2t01.mp3,http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ph2009-11-28s2t02.mp3]

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“Halley’s Comet” 12.7.99 II, Portland, ME

Pure December 1999 Phish. Too bad they don’t make “Halley’s” today like they used to.

[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/02-Halleys-Comet-12.7.99.mp3]

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“Rock and Roll” 6.7.11 II, Mansfield, MA

One of the only highlights of yet another underwhelming Great Woods visit, this “Rock and Roll” contains a full-band effort at some truly heartfelt music.

[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/II-03-Rock-and-Roll-1.mp3]

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“Simple” 11.18.96 II, Memphis, TN

Speaking of heartfelt music, this “Simple” jam initially finds some tranquil space before Trey leads the troops into an emotional peak.

[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/12-Simple_.mp3]

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“Bathtub Gin“ 8.13.93 II, Indianapolis, IN

The Murat “Gin” doesn’t need too much of an introduction…this is August ’93 at its absolute finest.

[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ph93-08-13d2t04.mp3,http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ph93-08-13d2t05.mp3]

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“Tweezer” 11.23.94 II, St Louis, MO

While 1994 had its share of monster “Tweezers,” this one may be the most blissful of them all.

[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/D2-01-Tweezer-11-23-94-Fox-Theatre-St.-Louis-MO.mp3]

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“Twist” 6.20.04 II, Saratoga Springs, NY

On a weekend full of top tier 2004 Phish, this “Twist” contains patience, communication, and whole-band offerings we can all enjoy.

[audio:http://phishthoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2.03-Twist-1.mp3] Tags: Reader's Picks

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