Phish 3.5

Throughout the evolution of Phish, there have been diverse phases which have altered the direction of the band. '94 is clearly an example of exploratory jamming, '97 is the 'cow funk' period, '03 is the frowned upon period, to name a few. However, no matter which you favor most or whether you dislike an entire period, there is no arguing that each has had an impact on the band. The band's ability to improvise within the context of a new frame has allowed them to progress through each stage, coming out a different and more capable band in the end. There is no doubt that we have entered into a new stage of Phish improvisation. This past weekend at Red Rocks shows that the band has fully taken on its new form, with increased comfort, and will explore it for the foreseeable future.

The transition to this new form has been slow, and most likely occurred in late '99. After the legendary all-night Big Cypress set, the band took a different turn. With a more rock-focused direction, the band entered into the millennium changed. The band pursued this form in early 2000, however the hiatus would prevent us from seeing any further into the bands' new improvisational approach.

The return from the first hiatus in '03 prevented us from fully experiencing the bands new direction, as they were largely unpracticed and impeded by outside factors. Some highlights from this period offer a glimpse into the exploratory realm that the band would eventually reach. The shows from Camden in '03 and Saratoga in June '04 are particular highlights. These shows exhibit some very outside jamming, reminiscent of where the band is today. There are many more (the two night run in Cinci '03, IT, Brooklyn etc). During this period the band took some exploratory leaps, which many people have criticized harshly. Perhaps because Trey flubbed too many notes during the composed sections, fans ignore the incredible jams and progress that took place.

During the second hiatus, each member was given an opportunity to hone their skills at their respective instruments. Using with an edgier, more distorted tone, Trey continued to develop his new style that he had introduced in '03. Equipped with a bag of new licks, he continued to perfect his sound. TAB offered him the perfect chance to work out the details of his new style before rejoining Phish. Page was offered the chance to lead his own bands, as was Mike, allowing them both to improve their writing and playing. Jon took the opportunity to play with numerous musicians from several different genres of music (including another Ernie Stires student, Jamie Masefield of JMP), developing his multifaceted skills further.

Returning to Hampton in March of this year, the band sounded entirely different than their '03-'04 shows. With a much larger focus on rhythm, and equal-part, concise jams the band made their way through their old numbers. Although the band seemed uptight due to the circumstances, it seemed this was the direction they were taking. Most people know Mike has been critical of Trey's note-heavy solos, and Page has rarely taken the forefront. Thus, when we saw Trey take a step back in many of the jams, and Page take a step forward, we were left thinking this was the Phish 3.0 sound. Concise, funky, equal-part, rhythmic-based jams, along with Trey's edgy guitar tone.

However, the June shows shoved all of these notions aside and presented us with an even newer direction. The band exhibited very rock-based playing, highly focused on Trey's solos (which were note-heavy). Nonetheless, the band impressed us at every stop along the tour. Bringing along some aspects of Hampton's shows (Page's greater stage presence) and leaving others behind, they continued to evolve. Still focused on more concise jams, the Quartet felt as though they were getting more comfortable each step of the way.

By the Alpine shows, the band seemed to have fully evolved, developing their new sound. Each member was representing a greater part of the whole, in-line with their King Sunny Ade approach. In Burgettstown, for the first time, Page would lead the jam in Tube from the end of the lyrics until the bluesy interlude. This demonstrated the new equal-part mentality. After these shows, mostly everyone was pleased. The jams were extended, more experimental, more psychedelic. The band that everyone loved was back, and making a statement with the experience they had gained.

Then came Red Rocks and the band shoved the June shows aside. Anyone who has listened to the shows from the past four nights knows that the band has taken yet another step. This time, we are hearing the band with the experimentation of '03, the tightness of 98, only now with greater experience. The rhythmic focus of Hampton was brought along, and appears in many jams. Trey's guitar, still edgy...but tastefully so. The Stash from Red Rocks night 1 is reminiscent of some of the versions from '95, featuring dark, outer-wordly improvisation. The entire second set from night 2 provides a great example of Phish's new direction. Featuring far more relaxed jams than the June shows, the Red Rocks shows are bold statement from the band. The composed numbers were played with precision (other than a little Bowie flub), and the jams were more drawn out than before.

While the June shows' jams often felt like long solos, the Red Rocks shows contain close interplay between each member of the band. Trey and Mike can be heard going back and forth on the Ghost from night 1, locking in and out of melodies. There is no doubt that the band has taken yet another step in their evolutionary process. It is amazing how Phish continues to evolve. Like Miles Davis, the band constantly breaks new ground, moving into uncharted musical territories each time. Not only is Phish back, they are back in a new and different way. They are constantly trying to use their abundant creativity to push the band forward in new, interesting musical directions.

Anyone who is seeing the band in the next few weeks is brimming with excitement at the possibilities that surround every show. The transitions are becoming smoother, the jams are getting longer, Phish are being Phish again (Trey's musical charades) and things seem to be getting better each step of the way. All signs point to these upcoming shows being very, very good. As Phish continues to develop their new style, it is interesting to look back on the impressive leaps the band has already made this year.

What is your favorite Phish era? Post your opinion in the comments section below.

I have posted the video of the jam from Stash on Night 1 at Red Rocks below.


(All pictures courtesy of Dave Vann)

Red Rocks Recap

Here are the streams and downloads for each of the nights from Phish's Red Rocks run:

2009-07-30 Night 1
Stream pt 1
Stream pt 2

FLAC AUD

MP3 AUD

2009-07-31 Night 2
Stream pt 1
Stream pt 2

FLAC AUD

MP3 AUD

2009-08-01 Night 3
Stream pt 1
Stream pt 2

FLAC AUD

2009-08-02 Night 4
Stream pt 1
Stream pt 2

FLAC AUD

Red Rocks Night 4

Here is the setlist from Night 4 of Phish's Red Rocks run. The download will be up as soon as possible. This week we will have in-depth reviews from each night of the Red Rocks run. The band heads to Shoreline next. More Dead-member appearances are highly likely.

Set One

• Roses Are Free
• Wilson
• NICU
• Prince Caspian
• Back On The Train
• Reba
• Grind
• Beauty Of A Broken Heart
• Sample In A Jar
• Sugar Shack
• Waste
• Kill Devil Falls

Set Two

• Boogie On Reggae Woman
• You Enjoy Myself >
• Undermind >
• Drums >
• Seven Below >
• 2001 >
• Waves >
• Character Zero

Encore

• Bittersweet Motel
• Bouncing Around The Room
• Slave To The Traffic Light

Show Notes

Undermind through Character Zero with Bill Kreutzmann on drums.

The Return of the Curtain (with)

Last night, the epic Phish tune The Curtain (with) made a prominent return amongst the mountains of Morrison, CO. The song, which was last played almost five years ago (8-15-04), to close out the band's break up festival in Coventry, VT, has been on the minds of Phish fans ever since. Rumors of the song being "shelved" due to its emotional weight, or because of its inidcation as the end of Phish as we knew them, have been swirling since their return. The perfomance of this song at Coventry was disappointing. The song was restarted, and fans were left feeling unsatisfied.

The Curtain (with) is a unique song in many respects. To start, the lyrics are not written by any current member of the band. In 1987, Trey combined his music with Marc Daubert's lyrics to form the song. When asked about the lyrics, Daubert stated the following in a Hidden Track interview:

“When I was much younger, my parents tried to get me to believe in God...They forced me to go to church on Sunday. I rebelled eventually and was left at home on Sunday mornings. This was the best time for me to practice music. So, music became my religion. Eventually, that became confused and entwined with the meaning of this song. ‘Chanting words from a song’ is the correct phrase. ‘Please me, have no regrets’ came from the baby’s mouth. The song that the baby is singing is an expression of sacrifice. There can be no love without sacrifice. This is the greater meaning in these words.”

Listeners can immediately notice the stark contrast of these lyrics to any other Phish song. The lyrics are dark and philosophical, and give the song a very different sound. Another interesting aspect of the song is that the melodic ending was made optional on February 7th, 1988. After that point the song developed two names, adding the "(with)" to the end of the versions featuring the melodic ending that would later be tacked on to rift.
The song was first played on 8-9-87 at Nectar's (this show was also the first for Divided Sky, Fee, Harpua, and the Sloth) and has only been performed 13 times prior to last night. The shortened version has been played many times, however, after '88 the longer version was shelved for 12 years. Returning on July 12, 2000 at Deer Creek, the song would be played several more times on that tour, establishing itself as a latter day fan favorite. A notable version from this period is the one from Columbia on September 17th, 2000.

Last night's version of the song makes an strong statement about the band going forward. There are no limits or boundaries. Any song can be played at any moment, regardless of its history or baggage. The placement of this song last night (reminiscent of Deer Creek 2000) could not have been better, as it prepared the crowd for the spectacular show that was to unfold as the night went on. The future is looking very bright based on the display Phish has been putting on the past few nights. Looking back on tonight's setlist, it is clear that any song's destiny is unbound.

I have posted below the link to the debut of The Curtain (with) at Nectar's in '87. Also, watch this video of Phish practising The Curtain (with) prior to their show in Brooklyn 2004, and another of them performing The Curtain from 8-17-96.

1987-08-09 Nectar's, Burlington, VT

Red Rocks Night 3

Phish performed their 3rd of four nights at Red Rocks tonight. By all accounts, this was one of the bands best shows in many years. The download for the FLAC from last nights show is below.

2009-08-01 Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO

Set One

• AC/DC Bag
• The Curtain With
• Mound
• Gotta Jibboo
• Guyute
• Punch You in the Eye
• Tube
• Alaska
• Run Like An Antelope

Set Two

• Rock and Roll
• Down With Disease >
• Free
• Esther
• Dirt
• Harry Hood

Encore

• Sleeping Monkey
• First Tube

Red Rocks Night 2

Here is the setlist and link to the FLAC torrent for last night show:

2009-07-31 Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO

Set One

• Runaway Jim
• Chalk Dust Torture
• Bathtub Gin
• Time Turns Elastic
• Lawn Boy
• Water In The Sky
• Stealing Time From The Faulty Plan
• Split Open and Melt

Set Two

• Drowned >
• Crosseyed and Painless >
• Joy
• Tweezer >
• Backwards Down The Numberline >
• Fluffhead >
• Piper >
• A Day in the Life

Encore

• Suzy Greenberg >
• Tweezer Reprise

10 Phish Jams You Should Hear

To celebrate Phish's return to Redrocks, lets look back at 10 of their best jams over time. This is a list of jams, in no particular order, that any Phish fan should listen to. It is not the "best 10 phish jams", simply 10 jams that you should hear.

1. You Enjoy Myself (1995-10-31) - Since we've been talking about Halloween so much, I decided to throw in one of my favourite YEMs that just happens to take place on Halloween. After tearing apart The Who's "Quadrophenia", the band launched into this lengthy version of their famous jam vehicle. While the longest jams do not always prove to be the best, this long jam should be considered among them. Clocking in at just over 40 minutes, this epic version of YEM is a must listen for all. Listen at around 19:00 when Mike takes a dive into a muddy bass line that Page interlaces with his looped synths. Trey gets in there making for a heavy delay-loop jam, meanwhile Mike and Jon hold the funky rhythm underneath. Around 21:00, the jam slows right down leading into a wild spacey psychedelic adventure.

Download 1995-10-31 Rosemont Horizon, Chicago, IL

2. Run Like an Antelope (1998-11-27) - One of the best Antelopes ever. I doubt there is any discrepancy on that. This jam is simply incredible. Mike slaughters the bass line in this version, and Trey's tone is incredible in this show. Trey if you are reading this, bring back your old tone. Very nice syncopated jam around 4:00 leading into a ripping solo at 9:00. Listen to this fiery version of Antelope.

Download 1998-11-27 The Centrum, Worcester, MA

3. Halley's Comet (1997-11-22) - This epic Halley's from the mothership starts the second set of the show, where the band arrives onstage to find the crowd chanting the words to Destiny Unbound. Trey responds by telling the crowd it sounds like a "death chant", because he can't hear, and asks if it is time for the ritual sacrifice. The band jams hard in this funk-laden Halley's, very '97-esque. This jam shows off some nice Page loops and killer lead work by Trey. Listen to Trey's solo around 20:00, absolutely amazing. Over a dark layer, Trey soars above in a modal exploration that leaves the normal confines of a Halley's. Layered with effects, the band sends the song back to the galaxy in which it came.

Download 1997-11-22 Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA

4. Down With Disease (1997-12-11) - A classic Phish jam, exhibiting each member's respective talents. The jam weaves in and out of wildness, into a soft dark spacey section around 11:15, which is something not often heard in a Disease. The jam continues this soft groove throughout the rest of the song, a very interesting version. The entire fall '97 tour is incredible, and this is just one of many gems from that period. This Disease is a standout version. This particular version truly shows off Jon's impeccable timing. It really sounds like there's a drum machine going (16:00).

Download 1997-12-11 War Memorial, Rochester, NY

5. Reba (1995-05-16) - One of my favorite versions of one of my favorite songs. Some amazingly nice syncopated work by Trey in this rendition. The band holds tight taking this Reba in new spacier directions than normally seen (8:15). Amazing work by Page to completely alter the dynamic of the jam. Trey's lead work around 11:00 is simply incredible. The jam builds up from a soft spacey psychedelic groove to a full out rocker. An excellent Reba.

Download 1995-05-16 Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, MA

6. Ghost (1997-11-17) - Phish in the essence of their "cow-funk" era. the jam is very funky, filled with smooth synth runs by Page, loops, and very heavy bass by Mike. Trey glides atop the rhythm, layering effects, in one of the best Ghosts ever. There is no particular highlight of the song, the entire song is mind blowing. Many consider this show to be one of the best shows, and this jam is certainly a highlight. Another gem from the fall of '97.

Download 1997-11-17 McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, CO

7. Bathtub Gin (1993-08-13) - This version of gin is tight from the start within the context of a very loose song. The band moves into a vocal jam early (4:00) showing the exploratory nature of the band at this point in time. '93 marks one of the most experimental years, with some very outside playing. This gin is no exception.

Download 1993-08-13 Murat Theatre, Indianapolis, IN

8. Tweezer>Lifeboy (1994-06-18) - '94 is probably the best year for Tweezer. Feeding on the now legendary version from the Bomb Factory in Dallas, the band launched into this version mid-second set in Chicago. This is one of my favorite versions (as are many of these choices clearly), exhibiting some amazing guitar work by Trey who launches into a melody around 4:45 that nears upon divinity. He carries the melody through into a ripping solo, which then spaces out and segues into Lifeboy. The transitions in '94 sound very natural, and this is great example.

9. Mind Left Body Jam>David Bowie (1994-06-18) - From the same show as the Tweezer above, this is my favorite Bowie ever. At 4:45 Trey locks into a melody, which carries the jam to an entirely new level. This jam is incredibly melodic, with great playing all around. At 6:45 the song picks up heading into a heavy rocking exploratory jam. Mike's fast bass work is absolutely wild. One of my favorite jams, from an outstanding, highly underrated show. Trey talks about this Bowie in this interview. He says that at the beginning of the song, when they play the first note signalling for the high-hat intro, they spontaneously entered what became the Mind Left Body Jam (this later became Frankie Says). This is an example of how Phish jams have no boundaries, any part of any song can become a jam.

Download 1994-06-18 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, IL

10. Twist (1998-04-02) - After spending time in the studio writing new material, Phish decided to take their new songs on the road in a series of four legendary shows. The Island Tour took place over four nights in Uniondale, NY and Providence, RI. If you haven't heard all four of these shows, I highly recommend you do so immediately. The entire four night run is magical. This Twist is a perfect example. Completely leaving the confines of the song, the jam enters into places that are unimaginable. The jam is heavy type II, and definitely my favorite Twist of all time. One of my favourite parts in any Phish jam ever is at 6:30. Jon leads the jam as he speeds up the tempo, leading it into all new places. This jam is a journey, and anyone who embarks on the ride is sure to realize how great this jam really is. I can't say enough about this one. Even though it is last, it could be the best jam on this entire list. Simply put, this is one of Phish's finest jams ever and it is rarely mentioned among them.

Download 1998-04-02 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY

If you have a favorite Phish jam post it in the comments section below.

Red Rocks Night 1

Here is the setlist and torrent link for night 1:

2009-07-30 Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO [FLAC]

Here are the no spoiler downloads, they come as one long mp3 for those of you who don't like FLAC. They also download extremely quickly, however it comes in multiple sections:

Red Rocks Part I

Red Rocks Part II

Red Rocks Part III

Red Rocks Part IV


Set One

* The Divided Sky
* Ocelot
* The Wedge
* Poor Heart
* The Moma Dance
* Horn
* Stash
* The Horse >
* Silent in the Morning
* Possum

Set Two

* Mike's Song >
* I Am Hydrogen >
* Weekapaug Groove
* Ghost
* Wolfman's Brother
* Limb By Limb
* Billy Breathes
* The Squirming Coil
* David Bowie

Encore

* Loving Cup

Red Rocks Stream

For a live stream of tonight's show, check out this site: Hood Stream Show time: 8:30 Mountain Time. Enjoy the show!

On the Road Again...

As Phish are back on the road again tonight for a run of shows up the West Coast, things are getting back into full gear in the Phish community. People are traveling remarkable distances, from all over, to see Phish at one of the most coveted venues in the United States. Dog Gone will be providing setlists after each show, as well as links to the "no-spoiler" and AUD downloads. Check back here after each show as we will try and have the links up as soon as possible. Post comments to discuss the shows with other phans.

To get back in the groove, watch this video from the last leg of the tour in Noblesville, IN. Amidst a storm of epic proportions, after an hour long rain delay, Phish took the stage for their second set feeling the energy within the pavilion. The entire crowd from the lawn, in an effort to avoid the rain, rushed the pavilion, altering the energy of the show instantly. With the crowd intimately packed in to the pavilion, and emotions running high, Phish launched into a fiery version of A Song I Heard the Ocean Sing exhibiting some heavy type II jamming. This jam is easily one of the best from the early summer tour, and a good indicator of what is to come. Download the show from Noblesville below, and watch video below of 2001, another highlight of the night. Check back tonight as the band rolls back into Red Rocks for first time in 12 years!

2009-06-19 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Noblesville, IN

More Musical Costume Speculation

Last week, Rolling Stone asked readers to vote for the album they would like Phish to cover on Halloween. These are the results:

1. Radiohead – OK Computer
2. My Bloody Valentine – Loveless
3. David Bowie – The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
4. Radiohead – In Rainbows
5. Guns n’ Roses – Use Your Illusion I
6. Guns n’ Roses – Use Your Illusion II
7. Aerosmith – Toys in the Attic
8. The Allman Brothers Band – At Fillmore East
9. Boston – Boston
10. Frank Zappa – Joe’s Garage: Acts I,II & III
11. Tool – Aenima
12. Michael Jackson – Thriller
13. The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Are You Experienced?
14. The Who – Who’s Next
15. Yes – Fragil

The consensus seems to be Radiohead's "OK Computer". Not my first pick, but nonetheless, Phish would do an excellent job covering it. As Rolling Stone points out, Fetival 8 with coincide with the 25th anniversary of the release of Prince's "Purple Rain", from which Phish has covered the title track in the past. Great prediction. But, the fact that Rolling Stone is predicting it should be reason enough for Phish not to do it. Regardless, speculation is heavily underway and I can honestly say I haven't been this excited for Halloween since I was...five. Click HERE, to read the Rolling Stone article. Below is a video from Phish's '96 Halloween show (musical costume, Talking Heads "Remain in Light") at the Omni in Atlanta, GA.

The Return to Red Rocks

This Thursday July 30^th, Phish will return to the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado for four nights. Coincidentally (or not), July 30^th mark the 21^st anniversary of the first shows the band ever played in the Centennial state, at the Roma in Boulder, CO. Phish has played the scenic venue nine times before, each time offering a gem of a show. The first show came in August of 1993 where Trey famously stated:

“Ok, uh, first thing I want to say here just to get things started, this is definitely the most incredible place I've ever played music. This is unbelievable. I don't know how it looks from up there, but, it looks pretty amazing from up here. So, what I thought I'd do here is, uh, I figure that some of you probably think you know where Red Rocks is and when it started and everything and the whole events about how this whole place came to be, but uh, I'm sure you're wrong about it and I'm gonna tell you the Real story right now, so..."

The band then launched into an amazing rendition of “Harpua”, as Trey went on to tell us about his great knowledge of ancient languages “…I kinda looked closer and luckily I have a great knowledge of ancient languages; I know all the ancient languages…” For those of you who are unfamiliar with this show, the link to the torrent is posted below.

Not only was the August ’93 show a gem, it was also an important moment in the evolution of the band as a whole. In ’93 Phish was still playing small theaters with limited seating capacity, however, in August the band made the step to larger venues. After touring heavily all year long, the band drew a crowd of a few thousand to the scenic outdoor venue. Heavy rain showed up prior to show time, and rumors of cancellation began to swarm. After a long delay, the clouds broke and Phish, fittingly, took the stage and opened with a stellar version of “Divided Sky”. The rest of the show carried on the natural energy flowing on both sides of the stage that night, making for an epic experience for anyone in attendance.

Thursday night’s show will be the first at Red Rocks in 12 years. In 1996, fans clashed with the Morrison police and the band was temporarily banned from the venue. Apparently the clashes were due to "ticket shortages". The shows in 1996 are considered to be some of the finest, exhibiting some very interesting music, and spectacular sound. These shows also saw the first “Hood!” chant, as was arranged through the circulation of a flier prior to the show. All four nights are incredible, and are a must listen for any phish fan. If the past is any indication of the future, these upcoming four nights should be quite special. After leaving the crowd in Alpine Valley with their jaws hanging, the excitement surrounding the upcoming tour is soaring.

We will be providing extensive reviews of each Red Rocks show as well as torrent links as soon as possible.

The links to the ‘93 and ‘96 Red Rocks shows are below, enjoy.

1993-08-20 Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, CO

1996-08-04 Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, CO

1993-08-05 Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, CO

1993-08-06 Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, CO

1993-08-07 Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, CO

Love, Devotion, Surrender...Festival 8

When Phish made the announcement earlier this month that there would be a 3 day festival, over Halloween weekend, there was no question amongst true fans as to whether or not they were going. As the flash pages on the band's website slowly revealed the chosen state to be California, confirming all the rumors that had been brewing since day one, fans immediately began booking flights, hotels, RV's and everything else required for a 3 day Phish festival. No one stopped to check their schedule (or at least no one I know), the decision had been made, we were going. In all honesty, had Phish put up a map of Africa, it wouldn't have made a difference.

Phish has not performed on Halloween since 1998, when they covered the Velvet Underground's Loaded as their "musical costume". Previous years saw Phish cover The Beatles’ White Album, The Who’s Quadrophenia and Talking Heads’ Remain In Light on Halloween. In each of these shows, Phish lent their own unique touch, creating a magical experience that became a coveted tradition for the Quartet and their fans.

Every musical costume has allowed Phish to step outside of their conventional roles, and have fun playing someone else's music. The Halloween shows have traditionally showcased the entire bands musical abilities. Whether it be Jon learning to sing and drum for Remain in Light, or Trey tearing apart Lou Reed's lines on Loaded every show has had some unique aspect. Often times, these costumes would leave the band changed, as was clear after Remain in Light. Walking away from the Omni on Halloween 1996, every member of the band, and their music, would be changed. The band entered into a more funk-based direction in their jams, which has had an affect on their music to this day. So, needless to say, every phish fan is wondering what this year's Halloween will bring, and what, if any, influence it will have on the future direction of the band.

As rumors swirl, and speculation gets heavily underway, we are all wondering the same question..."What is the musical costume going to be this year?" Phish has already confirmed on their Festival 8 website that they will be doing a musical costume this year. So, here are a few ideas in no particular order:

Possible Musical Costumes

1. Michael Jackson's Thriller - For very obvious reasons. He was the King of Pop, and covering this album would be a huge tribute. Trey has teased licks from "Black or White"* and "Beat It"**, as can be heard in the show from 10-21-95, Pershing Auditorium, Lincoln, NE (*teased in GTBT **teased in both Harry and Suzy). So needless to say, I think this one is on everyone's radar as a possibility.
2. Bob Dylan and The Band's The Basement Tapes - Trey mentioned in a 2003 article with Relix magazine that this was a possible Halloween cover. The odd thing about this one is Phish doesn't cover Dylan songs or The Band songs very often. In November of 1985, Trey performed "The Hurricane" which many people have heard, but that song is not on this album. And that was once...24 years ago. However, Trey said it and its one of my personal favorites, so I'm all for it.
3. Brian Eno's Another Green World - For those of you who don't know, Brian Eno is the genius behind a great deal of Talking Heads music, and is widely known as one of the founders of ambient music. In the same 2003 Relix interview as mentioned above, Trey named this as another possible musical costume. While Phish doesn't cover Eno's music directly, they do cover a number of songs that he has co-written. For example, Eno co-wrote every song on Remain in Light. Trey is a huge Eno fan, and the Quartet would do a very nice job spicing up some of the ambient sections. In a 2006 interview with the Bonnaroo Beacon (the Bonnaroo magazine), Trey was quoted saying: "The first two things that pop into my mind...are My Bloody Valentine's Loveless and the four mid-'70s [Brian] Eno pop records: Taking Tiger Mountain, Here Come the Warm Jets, Before and After Science and Another Green World" when asked what albums he thought the whole world should hear. This gives good reason to believe that this is another highly possible album.
4. My Bloody Valentine's Loveless - This album, as is mentioned in the quote above, is one of Trey's favorites. He has also been quoted as saying "'Loveless' is the best album recorded in the '90s. History will tell, and 20 years from now that album will be considered a complete classic, while a lot of the albums that are real popular today will have been forgotten." Apparently, Trey has pushed hard for this album in the past. Again, a major possibility.

These are just some ideas. If you have any others, please comment. Otherwise, enjoy these videos. There is also a link to the Torrent for the '94 Halloween show from Glen Falls Civic Center posted below.

1994-10-31 Glen Falls Civic Centre, Glen Falls, NY

The first video, is a classic from the 1994, White Album, Halloween show. Here's "Why Don't We Do It In the Road".



This video is of "Lonesome Cowboy Bill" from the '98 Halloween cover of Loaded.



And this final video is from the 1996 Halloween show, musical costume: Remain in Light.

RIP Brent Mydland
On this day in 1990, the fourth Keyboardist for the Grateful Dead, passed away. Mydland contributed a unique sound to the band, often adding more organs and synthesizers to enrichen the sound (especially Space). Mydland died of a speed-ball overdose at his home on July 26, 1990 shortly after completing the summer tour. His music will forever live on.