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  • My favorite band of all time forever and ever and ever and it still will be, not just 'cause i'm a fan but because I know music, and I know how I feel when I listen to Phish and I know how YOU feel when YOU listen to Phish. That's why we're here.

    PREACH

  • To The man Talking on the streets of burlington: Couldnt have put it better myself.

  • whats the jam in the background? its on the "IT" festival too and i cant find it anywhere

  • @biologik12 first is Piper and the second sounds like a wolfmans bro. jam

  • SuperBall!! 15 year anniversary of Clifford Ball - will be like coming home again. Thank-you Phish

  • SBIX will be the pinnacle

  • I was there. It was the climax of my life... so far.

  • Superball IX! Gettin' my tickets on Monday.

  • what version of piper is that

  • LOL i love how in the beginning on Charlie Rose they are talking about the band and they show all the members excet fish hahahahahahaha cant take a man seriously when hes in a dress lol

  • love what you said mitch. i loved it when i heard it years ago when i first watched this and i loved it now. and i love seeing phish again.

  • That song is Piper

  • is that chuck norris

  • piper makes me cry...

  • @Bonzoandthemadhatter was piper the highlight of that run???? I mean, the whole show was great.

  • there is not so many times i can listen to harry hood

  • haha "...much as the Grateful DID have done a generation before"

  • That sounds like Trey interviewing Mitch during the last segment. Thats great!

  • where can i get this documentary?

  • I don't feel Trey Sold Out in anyway.. I really think the guys are just happy to be playing again.. They just happen to generate tons of cash! 2009 shows were great. welcome back guys!

  • What a hypocritical loser. He disses everybody who sells out, then he sold out in 2009. Wow what a character.

  • please dont ever stop again

  • Charlie Rose talks too much.

  • saw phish in cincy 09 both nights......have seen multiple shows since i saw my first show in cincy at music hall in 94 (the show where the fire alarms went off), and to anybody who reads this....from 02-04 things were shaky on tour and at the shows at best. Phish has now returned reborn playing as tight as ever, reminiscent (sic?) of the fall 97 which in my opinion were some of the best shows ever. Phish is back bitches, but mind you its hard as ever to get tix, cincy sold out in under 5 min.

  • To all the haters, go and see them. There back- full on, ass kicking back. I was at The Went and Cypress....they are back. They don't jam anymore, blah blah blah. what a bunch of whining bitches with an axe to grind. Don't be mad because you actually had to get a job and weren't able to leech of the band and its fans anymore.

  • They are back full force man true words. I dont miss the jamming, I get bored. They are tight as ever now.

  • I've been seeing them for years. What am I missing? They jammed then (when I started, in 93) and they are jamming now. Jam-styles have evolved, but they're are still jamming.

  • @jvoth

    nah, between 2000-04 they SUUUUCKED especially with jams like sand. Boring as hell.

  • I might have misspoken. I think that I meant that they were great in 09 (and, of course, all the way up to 2000). As for "they sucked" between 2000-2004, I think that's one of those statements that grows out of having it so good. Like, "this cell phone sucks!" Really? Not able to call across the country on a fucking wireless device fast enough?! Phish in 2000 and especially 2003 was a disappointment compared to the Phish we knew before, but the pretty fucking far from sucked.

  • @jvoth They still sound good, but I dont think anything will ever beat a fall '95 or '97/98

  • @HaleysComet81

    I'd prefer that the haters stay far away from phish shows so they don't steal tickets from real phans

  • I saw phish in 09 at darien lake on the night of trey's anniversery. though big cypress is clearly is some of the best work i have to say when i saw them in 09 they really brought a ton of energy and had a great set list.

  • Gamhendge is a state of mind ...

  • Trey is cute.. actually...

  • b.s. he wasnt upset when they broke up. who wasnt

  • Big Cypress was like the encore to the greatness of the years up through 1997. Honestly the rest has just been the death throws of a once great band. It was like there had been a huge setbreak from fall 97 til Big Cypress...

  • Hahaha, whatever Jeff!

    Summer tour '09 was win. Phish is BACK.

  • Consider me jaded then Mr. Matter.

  • Hahahaha, nah I hear ya man. Still, you gotta give them a lot of credit, the 09 comeback is a hell of a lot better than I ever expected after 2004.

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  • when the film comes into burlington, vermont (around the 5 minute mark) there is a great jam. does anyone know what song that jam is a part of? any help would be greatly appreciated.

    thanks.

  • Wolfman's Brother - Alpine Valley - 2004

  • yo, I have seen two phish shows: big cypress nye and alpine valley though not in 2004. Big thanks for posting this. Wow powerful flashback.

  • @Shafbag no, its Piper possibly studio

  • @jamesbond007AAA It sounds like an early version of "Black eyed katy" which was the name of the moma dance before they put words to it......."the moment ends......."

  • no nothing

  • Is there anything better than some live Phish?

  • Phish Phest 8...just got my ticket!...these are going to be my first shows! woooot!!

  • I like what that guy says at the end "I know how I feel when I listen to Phish, and I know how YOU feel when you listen to phish..." well said phriend

  • Bonnaroo Music Festival '09

    they're there.

  • 10 years ago.... they are going to do it again this year and ill be there

  • So will I!

  • I don't like sitting at this end of the spectrum? The prism is so colorful and I intend to look within. My roots run deep within.

  • The piper clip in this video sounds perfect. Is this the piper from Big Cypress or another one? If someone could tell me that would be great, gotta make sure I have this version of what must have been a monster Piper.

  • same version as on farmhouse-- not exactly sure what show it's from though

  • really though

    imagine playing cypress

    and then trying to top that show

    i think theyre shows got so big in the late 90s that no one, not even phish, could live up to it anymore

    thats probably why their music went horribly downhill in the 2000's

    but not 2009

    because theyre back....

  • with the exception of my trip to machu picchu, this was the BEST week of my life.

  • Machu Pichu is amazing!! Been there 5 times... one of the advantages of living in Peru. Disadvantage: long way to travel for Hampton... totally worth it though!

  • the timecapsule!

    i almost forgot about that thing!

    i have to find it...

  • the timecapsule!

    Where is it today?

    :)

    I tossed a lighter witha picture of Trey scotch taped to it.

  • where's the rest of it?

  • It just got posted. Check Shafbags videos

  • Phish is planning some dates together for 2009. I'd love for them to go into hiding together, get really fucking crazy, and make one more album.

  • And the Visor!!! who could forget the visors?

  • Ahhh Big Cyprus... My last show. Let's see. First I bought 200 oranges in MA and drove them down to Florida to sell. Fool. Who drives oranges to Florida? Well then I smoked a bunch of opium and though I was on another planet, and ended up giving away all the oranges away. The horse cops and their steeds refrained however. Then My friends bike got stolen (or traded for drugs) "the pink lady", bannana seat girls bike, was fought over early sat. morning..Ate some E took for a 4 hour spin etc.etc

  • Phish ROCKS! I'm so excited their back!

  • Piper you idiot

  • part of my soul was left there..tossed a wad of TP and a oatmeal stout cap in teh timecapsule

  • trey isn't wilson

    the know-it-all tour rats were wilson

  • Absolutely, you said it man. The only thing that lessened the Phish experience was listening to the dready tour rats spout off how they knew everything about every song and how they were better fans because they were on tour since 89, when most of the time they were caught the last 2 shows riding in their parents beemer.

  • amen brother. speaking as someone who didnt have dreds and didnt look like every other self proclaimed hippie, i had some tough times going to see phish. good for me that i didnt care about all that bullshit, just teh amazing music.

  • what song is playing during 3:43ish

  • Piper

  • Who gives a shit. This cunt is an idiot.

  • iPhish Instrument for MooCow's BAND Application has arrived!

    I got so excited about the tour... I had to make a instrument :)

    Peep out my channel for download info.

    woohoo!

  • you are from decatur? i am from sylacauga but live in tuscaloosa cause im a ua student... if anyone from this area is going to hampton we should hang out and maybe carpool lol

  • Trey is Wilson.

  • anybody know what song the opening music is??

  • Phish - IT festival 2003 - "Acid Tower Jam"

    check out the IT dvd... or download the show from 08-02-2003

  • no problem man. its cool of you to try to return it.

    and if any piece of stolen property could change your life, it would be a live Phish collection.

  • AHHH, FINALLY...Now, I just pray for my tickets....

  • PHISH IS BACK MOTHERFFUCKERSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!! i just preordered my tickets

  • well you enterd the lottery...I wish it was as simple as pre-ordering! :( lets hope

  • where can u get the full documentrary?

  • what song is that little ambient jam from at the very beginning??

  • It's from the "It" Festival tower jam I think

  • I think so too

  • @johnnyBird512 piper

  • @johnnyBird512 Maybe Quadrophonic Topplings. 

  • stupid ass memories, bringing goddamn tears to my sissy little girly eyes.... oh, the humanity!!!!!!

  • "Focuses on why that show caused the band to ultimately collapse" is pretty misleading; I don't think you can make much of a case that Big Cypress 'caused' a so-called collapse. I think as Trey says, NYE 2000 was the high-water mark for the band... nothing more, nothing less.

  • what is the song playing in the introduction when that gets faster and faster towards the end?

  • Piper

  • cool thanks

  • well "bro" im pretty sure u dont know much about them cause u spelled them F-I-S-H when then title of the video clearly says PHISH. fuckin retard lol phish is music!!!

  • like the video sez its charlie rose. they have the whole interview on here. just look. PBS rocks

  • i cant find any of my phish cd's, i think they were all stolen

  • funny story...I got into phish because I stole someone's collection when I was young and stupid. Where are you from? Maybe I took it... If I did, I'd love to return it.

  • you aren't from Decatur, Alabama are you? I got my whole Phish collection stolen out of my car years ago.

    if it was you, I forgive you.

  • No, i live in GA, but honestly I wish it would have been you because I would send everything back to you and it would be awesome to just say thank you...because you would have contributed to changing my life. But thanks anyway.

  • where can i find the rest of this documentary?

  • that guy at the end sounds and kinda looks like john cusack

  • hey i'd really like to see this entire documentary, even if it means paying for it, can someone tell me where I can find the full copy?

  • interesting ending, thought i was going to see Nectars

  • I think we'll all get the chance...I'm in for some shows!

  • Eccentric Hippie....

    I think you'll get your chance.

  • Can some head please tell me the date of the cut that goes when those cats walk into nectars?

  • ALPINE VALLEY FIRST NIGHT '03

  • Thanks man :)

  • pharewell phish

  • Is there a complete version of this? I enjoy the way it's put together and want more.

  • i was hoping it would explain how big cypress lead to the break up but it really doesn't. misleading description.

  • Do you think they'll really tour again? That'd be freakin' amazing, I'm only thirteen, but Phish is one of my most favorite bands, they're just incredible. The emotion behind it, especially their live performances. Too bad I was never old enough to go to one, it really sucks! I want SO terribly bad to see them live, and witness something truly magnificent. IT was awesome, obviously Big Cypress was amazing, and Lemonwheel was a flat out trip carnival. Does anybody know if they'll really tour?

  • I have inside information. They will be back in '09. Be ready.  Good to have a new crop of Phans join up.

  • No way! How'd you hear that??? *jumps in pure excitement*

  • 10 moths after I wrote this comment and you replied... Amd guess what?

    I GOT TICKETS TO THE GORGE! Man, this is going to be absoutely amazing! Two nights, first two shows, YEAAAHHH!

  • Enjoy my friend. Great band and awesome Venue.  Make sure to leave real early because the traffic build up to the Gorge can be murder.

  • hey did you get to see phish yet..any 2009 shows? just curious, I hope so !

  • I keep hearing rumors of a Phish memorial tour, keep your fingers crossed guys.

  • lol man i'm younger than you and i saw phish

  • guys im reaching out for some reassurance...Seeing as trey was arrested again in january and if and when he graduates his program he will be sentenced to 5 years of probation...does that mean he stillc an't leave the state or tour? Does anyone know? I am in love with phish and unfortunately i missed the wave so i will always hope but if anyone KNOWS the deal please respond. Something id like to know. Thanks

  • Regardless, The time of feel good bands is over. Feel good bands, and making peace with each other is over....look forward to hate, rap and other bullshit.....I will be listening to phish and such as long as i live

  • I disagree, Music will never die no matter what is "popular" There is a lot of great music out there but find like the beatles or phish are obviously rare but they will keep coming along. People haven't completely lost their sense of originality, music changes when someone original tries something new.

  • there are so many great jam bands out there right now. Umphrey's, Moe., Galactic......not to mention the Black Crowes are back in action (although they are not a jam band) also, what the hell does music actually have to do with making peace???

  • not to be a music snob but anyone who compares those bands to phish is just settling for second best. Phish was all about making intelligent links and segues and heightening emotions, ups and downs, throughout a song... those bands you mentioned just rip through different jam techniques, they go from one jam to another and it doesn't make any sense... especially Umphree's and moe. After hearing a phish show, those other guys just don't cut it for me. does anyone hear what i'm saying here?

  • Thanks for stating exactly what I was thinking!

  • hampton 09 was amazing.....basically and please know before I say this, I like moe, BUT Phish is Phish, anything else is an attempt to find perfection that only Phish can provide. there is no pretending....just listen to Hampton 09 and you know it is better than any moe show.

  • To pcburgh - Phish will not be pretending jack. They are back to do what they do best, and that is play some of the greatest music ever made, by passing the ego and playing in the now. As for moe I see them near teh bottom of the jam band totem pole. I have personally left 2 of their shows early (never went back.) I just found it boring. There's a lot of jam bands out there who are "OK" but it's good to have the real deal back.

  • I have probably seen more Phish shows than you can count. Don't lecture me on what you like because I don't care. Its a matter of taste dork. See you at Roo goofball.

  • this concert was one of the greatest moments of my life, and I love my life, but my memories of that show, those friends, and that whole trip are amazing.

  • Just watched Bittersweet Motel when Trey kills all the balloons with his guitar...hilarious....

  • anyone know how to get a hold of the rest of this documentary?

  • i cant find any of my phish cd's, i think they were all stolen

  • is that you smith!? haha he didnt lose them he left them in a kids basement.... time to find your grinder that you lost now lol

  • i feel bad because i stole someone's phish collection when i was young but wouldnt know and love them now if i didnt.. maybe i should pass them on.

  • is that song at the very beginning from IT?

    and if so, what track is it?

  • Yes. The tower jam.

  • THE GREATEST TIME OF MY LIFE!!!!!!

  • I did community service with Trey for awhile in NY when he got into trouble. He is so out of it and now works on a ranch.

  • Farmhouse?

  • why is trey wearing a jacket???

  • Mitch is a Deusche

  • they can't stop. I'm sure they will eventually come to their senses.

  • So beautiful, it makes me teary eyed. So much good energy and happiness in that performance and crowd, I wish I could have been there.

  • ok, where is the rest of the video? I've been waiting a year to see the rest of this!

  • whats the song playing at 3:33?

  • Piper

  • that guy walking is a tool. You don't love a band and then get rid of your entire collection of their music.

  • great job! Thank you!

  • I guess I picked the right show for my first and last Phish experience. Best moment of the entire festival: "Wading in the Velvet Sea" right as the sun was rising after eight hours of playing, the sun turning the sky into a beautiful orange, blue and pink velvet tapestry.

  • wish i coulda been around to see them

    whats the song in the middle

  • Piper

  • Ahh, My hometown Burlington VT..I'm never leaving...the first shot of Burlington is on the corner of Church and Main, in front of Manhattan Pizza..my watering hole...TRY "WALK THE PLANK" if you are ever in burlington..Jameson Whiskey, Captain Morgan Rum, Triple Sec, Pineapple and Orange juice....Very Tasty!!! Cheers MT

  • Greatest band ever, in my opinion, no; I have my reasons. But they are amazing, certainly one of the best, I do love them. I've seen a good handful of shows, over a dozen easy. The experiences are unreal and I would not trade them for the world.

  • My brother and his friends ABSOLUTELY love this band, and they got me to listen to Phish. Some people say its only stoner music, but they don't know music. To all the Phishheads out there, rock on. Like you, im waiting for the epic return of the greatest band alive.

  • how the hell did you know that that was wolfman's!?

  • Because I edited the movie.

  • They're my all time favorite band...followed them since '93. Still I disagree that Big Cypress was the pinnacle. I'd say seeing Phish pre-1997 was the pinnacle. Once they went funk, they never had the fire I thought they had. Had some truly transcendent moments with them but nearly all were pre-'97. I feel fortunate to have seen Phish and the phenomenon they were at the height of their powers.

  • tell me what that song and show is playing when canadian mitch pops in. somebody's gotta know.

  • Wolfman's Brother, Summer '04 Alpine Valley

  • i was there.

  • Phish is the divine band of all time.......there's no other words to describe them.....DIVINE...ya'll need to focus on how the music develops within the music....not only that, the lyrics say it all....GOD

  • umm..loved Phish for along time. Saw almost 80 shows in my day between 93-00. But to say theyre DIVINE...thats NUTS. To say that their lyrics ACTUALLY say anything...RETARDED. Tom Marshall would sit with Trey and write lyrics that would SOUND good with the music. They had ZERO importance outside of GAMEHENGE....that is all

  • well put

  • you obviously haven't heard The story of the ghost (album)...lots of real lyrics in there especially Roggae... and Ghost is about Tom's invisible phriend when he was a child...yes most of Trey's lyrics are stupid and pointless but...Tom Marshall is a genius...to say the lyrics have zero importance outside Gamehendge is RETARDED....you obviously saw some importance in the music or you wouldn't have attended 80+ shows....

  • I can't believe they're gone, and I hope they come back. I've never gone to one of their shows and I fear I'll never get the chance too.

  • Most amazing band ever. I've never had as much fun at a show than at a phish show. nothing comes close to its music and fans. :)

  • I don't know the first thing about Phish or their music...but Trey Anastasio looks like such a wonderful, kindhearted guy.

  • Trey makes my butthole tingle......Anyone ready for the real hiatus to be over? Give it a little more time....These turdbosses can't walk away from the cash cow that is phish.....they stopped doing it for the music ages ago.