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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
