Can you Learn to Like Phish? Phish Reaction - Harry Hood : Live

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[@hereintheyear]

One of the only people reacting to Phish to actually close their eyes and feel the moment.

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Jamel aka Jamal does Jerry Dead Allman's Floyd Marley... Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️ Jah sisters Jah Trey

[@RustyB22]

I "discovered" Phish on Halloween 2020. Saw them 5 times this year. This band is fantastic! They changed my life when I found them and I am 26.

[@chrishale1019]

I discovered Phish during the fall of 1992. First show was spring of 1993. I’m almost 50 and still surrender to the flow.

[@cshubs]

@@chrishale1019 1992 was superb! The last year of the old sound.

[@timbauza1370]

Really enjoy your Phish reactions. Would love to see a “You Enjoy Myself” reaction.

[@modelcitizen1977]

Or Scent of a Mule for absolute insanity. Or Bowie.

[@OnelifeBlazeOn]

“You can feel good about Hood” is the Hood Milk slogan. No two shows are EVER the same. And neither is each song played live. Always a little different, or VERY different. That’s why we love this band! Thank you for giving them a shot! Phish is like licorice, you like or you don’t.

[@hannahtaber2001]

!!!!!!

[@colinborn1740]

I believe Jerry said that as well :-)

[@audtill]

I absolutely learned to love Phish. Two decades ago I thought their music was super weird and unappealing. Later in life I had friends who were into phish so I started going to shows here and there. I kept going to shows until things finally clicked into place for me and I got hooked. I continue to learn as I dive deeper and deeper into their extensive live show catalogs, and even their studio albums, as well as the history of the band and their songs. My knowledge, love and appreciation grows the deeper I dive into the world of Phish. It’s been a blast. Good luck on your journey!

[@RraMakutsi]

One of my favorite Phish songs... it is played like a love letter to their humble beginnings in Burlington, VT. The band used to rent a house across the street from (or very close to) one of the Harry Hood dairy factories, and they could see the smiling logo of Harry Hood regularly. Their landlord was a man named Mr. Miner, and he was apparently very cool about their partying and constant band rehearsals, and would even hang out with them from time to time as he appreciated what they were doing with their music, and knew that they had potential to go far due to their talent. Many of their early songs could be nonsensical at times, but this one always grabs me in the feels... some versions are so beautifully jammed that there are no words to describe the appreciation and love that they can bring up inside of me. As far as your point about learning to like/love something... I agree that you either get something or you don't. Often, it is repeated exposure that can help you understand your appreciation for something new, but for me it was love at first sound. I knew from the first moment I heard this band that they were very special human beings, and in touch with something musically that few if any other people are tapped into. So glad that you are continuing to share the Phish love on this channel, and that you are surrendering to the flow. Can't wait to see you at a show... it is such a fun, inclusive, and freeing experience! And no, you don't have to be high to enjoy the music or the people that are there (even though many are)... just go and be yourself, there is nothing like seeing the band in person. Much love from Oregon!

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Praises blessings respectfully Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️ Jah Herb Jah love Jah Jerry Jah rastafari Jah everything everyone Creation

[@jamesa6080]

The part where you say You can’t see yourself rocking like they are, it’s because they are waiting for those parts, the soaring guitar solos that are built up to in the second half, the lights and crescendos. They’ve been in love with this band for a long time and those are their favorite parts so they go nuts when it hits. The part where you say I like this This is a good vibe at the end, I Iike that part too😊 thanks for doing these reactions, I love witnessing someone see my favorite phish parts through fresh eyes. I hope you catch a show one day

[@kevinm8871]

I read the article you were talking about a few days ago. Found it kind of similar to my experience. I was into a select few songs in high school but when I tried to take a deep dive I was like "what the fuck is this shit?". Fast forward almost ten years later to new years 2019, I was bored at home and for some reason, started seeing advertisements for their annual run of shows at Madison square garden. That prompted me to go back and listen to the songs I was into in high school, which prompted me to give some more of their stuff another shot, and I found I was more agreeable to it, warts and all. So I order the live stream of night 1 of their new years run...then nights 2, 3, and 4. Next thing I know I'm obsessed with phish. Their music literally got me through the pandemic. I would say I learned to love them and appreciate them. Fortunate to be able to say I saw my first shows, four of them actually, this past summer. Loving these reactions! If you can, get to a show sometime, it's a really great experience. I went stone cold sober and had an absolute blast.

[@gerarddellorto4692]

I couldn't imagine sitting in a box seat for a phish show. One of the best parts of the experience of going to a phish show is being in the crowd, anywhere in the crowd, while it's happening. BTW, stoned is great but wine would work too.

[@mbaker9721]

Hearing this really shows how good they've played in 2021, hardly any flubs in the composed sections. Pandemic practice at home!!

[@matthewclark1785]

I’m here for this

[@7wnb]

I started listening to them in ‘95, my first show was in ‘97 & there was no looking back after that. I’ve seen them almost 50 times & it never gets old

[@PickpocketJones]

That whole segment of the song where you said "this is pure genius right here" where it starts from a quiet lull and builds up to the climax is essentially improv. That part of the song always starts with that lull and ends with that same climax to "You can feel good about, good about Hood" but the between is just them vibing and improving to link up the two parts of the song. Most of the song that came before is essentially all scripted and largely the same every time. This is how a lot of their songs go when played live. Also you'd be surprised how many fans are sober. In 2021 remember much of the fanbase is older now. A huge segment followed these guys in our college years in the early 90's. So while there are plenty of people still there to party, it isn't the wild hippie drug orgy it is often made out to be.

[@samjonathanjowett]

Jeff gets it

[@hedgehog]

Ditto Jeff!

[@TheFamousMockingbird]

I’ve seen phish 9 times but they played in my home state of Arkansas this past tour and I sadly had a ticket and didn’t go because it was during the delta surge in Arkansas, but it was the first show phish ever played in Arkansas. When I was in 9th grade back in 2000 I wrote them a letter like 13 year olds are to do, asking them to come play Arkansas. I missed the show that I got tickets to pre pandemic, but it’s alright because I’ve seen them 9 times. Older I got I felt my dreams had already been realized. I hope you too get to experience how fun it is.

[@tbangert2584]

The Arkansas show was a great time. Double vaxed and masked up, even in that brutal heat. I hope they come back to Rogers. It'd be a great excuse to visit NW Arkansas again.

[@tixximmi1]

When Jerry Garcia passed away back in the mid '90s, the saying was, "There's always Phish". They enjoy their music and playing. And that's what appeals to people.

[@ToddWCorey1]

Thank you! for actually listening and not just talking over the music!

[@michaelk1043]

“Can’t see myself rocking out to this like that”………then proceeds to rock out “like that” …….love it

[@fee6153]

Your musical open mindedness is refreshing and commendable! You have a new fan! Keep doing what you’re doing man!

[@phishm1527]

You let the music move you. It's amazing. You should see a show. You can feel the music like nothing you've ever felt before. You become the music. That's why each night it's different.

[@GLiC]

Phish has been touring since the 80's. the 18 year old me that went to see phish in 1996, saw 10-12 show runs at a time. traveled all over the country, dropped acid everynight and partied until the sun came up. now there are still to this day thousands of "18 year old me's" out in the phish crowd. however the 42 year old me that still goes to see them today, hits both nights in my city, has a few beers with my friends who have been seeing this band with me for 20+ years, then i get home because my kid has soccer the next day.. there are also thousands of 42 year old me's out there in that crowd as well. so have your wine, have your cheese. we have room for all of that man.

[@stillwaiting8971]

One of my all time favorite Phish tunes.

[@kevincahalan1712]

Love seeing your phish reactions, I read the same article that you stumbled upon and posted it to my Instagram story the day it came out for my friends to see. I am a longtime Phish fan and watching your reactions has been truly enjoyable. You ask about the vibe and what it’s like at a live show well man let me tell you, you have the vibe, you get it. That experience the music is having on you is what everyone feels and is a part of exploring where this music is going to take you on an adventure. Really hope to see more videos from you and love to see that you get it Pham.

[@ReactionTheory20]

Thank you for watching I hope I can count on you to be a new subscriber. Keep watching more to come! Thx

[@soggynachos3396]

Phish has the power to force my body to move unlike any other music I've ever heard. I agree it's pretty funny, I will go so hard dancing to this song while it's pretty chill vibes to most haha.

[@iamwhoiam7482]

Same here! Be doing wayyyy to damn much with the dance😂😂☮️❤️NFA

[@Phishheadie]

This band changed my life, i saw them for my first time in 2010 and was pulled into this whole scene deeply. This Music and seeing them live is legit my church and I have seen the best music and have met the best people in my life following these guys around for the past 11 years. Please go to a show if you ever get a chance it you will never be the same haha

[@ReactionTheory20]

Thank you for watching I hope I can count on you to be a new subscriber. Keep watching more to come! Thx

[@treyphan420]

Man, you have your finger on the pulse of the crowd. The best thing of it all is it can be whatever vibe you want. Everyone is cool with whatever!!!

[@johnthiele984]

First of all, I really appreciate you checking out Phish, they are woefully underrepresented on reaction channels. I think to really understand the now generational depth of Phish's fan base you should check out some of their older performances. There was a time around '92-'95 when, as has been said elsewhere, they had a real chip on their shoulder and would literally blow your mind. Every night. Every song. This is especially true of Trey who I firmly believe, at the time, was the greatest guitarist alive. The clip below is a song called Divided Sky from 10/31/94 (a monumental show for reasons that can be discussed later) and may be the greatest performance of one of their greatest songs ever. Although the quality is not great and is Trey heavy it is a MUST watch for anyone going down the Phish rabbit hole kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXfXfJyubb6CmLM

[@franklee6301]

Phish is not about observing but participation. I know the feeling of wanting to just enjoy watching others enjoy themselves, like watching a child play with his toys you experience joy through watching another feel joy. Phish is about participating which is why they do so much to involve their audience. I'd wager once there you'd find yourself drawn to boogie with the crowd not content to gaze from afar.

[@matthewgarland693]

I caught some tears at the end of that one...I think I've been listening to them for almost 20 years. Ill fade away from them for a little while but keep coming back. Gotta find a way to get to another show soon

[@danrudnick5252]

Yes. Learn to love them. First Tube, Pebbles and Marbles, their version of 2001, Run Like an Antelope, Possum, Haley's Comet, David Bowie, they're all great.

[@likecrazyhorse]

I was deep into Black Sabbath, Marilyn Manson, White Zombie and NIN in high school, then at a party I heard Junta, Phish's first album. The summer after I graduated I went with my friends to Lakewood for my first Phish show. From that day in '97 until they took a break in the early 2000's I saw them 27 times. I still love hardcore bands like Between the Buried and Me and will go see the worst Ska bands on the planet, but Phish holds a special place in my heart.

[@lchurch1]

Id disagree and say you can learn to like phish. For me it happened in an instant. Right at the peak of Harry hood 11/20/98 (album = Hampton comes alive) My friend played phish for me incessantly and I never quite got into it then one evening listening to that Harry Hood the peak just flipped something in my mind and then everything changed. Everything my friend had been playing for me that id have described as OK the day before was now pure fire. Don’t know how to explain it. It can happen tho.

[@moleman1976]

What you have to understand about Phish, is that they are the !*ABSOLUTE*! MASTERS of building and releasing tension; their music is designed to make you feel a little uncomfortable and antsy, and build that up, and up, and up, and then let a chord or a drum beat or a keyboard stroke go that just lets all that tension out! That's the phlow! You just sit back and ride it and groove to the majesty of the music! It's absolutely brilliant, the way they do it - I've never seen another band do it as well!

[@cshubs]

I first saw them in Barre, Vermont in 1991 after being officially introduced to them by friend at UVM in 1990. I had heard them play in 1987 while walking by Nectar's, but they were young, and it sounded like noise to me. I later learned Mike and Trey met while living in the same dorm complex that I lived in (WDW). I suggest newbies listen to 1991-1995 before exploring the more recent stuff.

[@pebblesanddirt]

Another cool phish reaction. I was concerned at first because the band wasn’t as locked-in during the composed parts, but generally if Live Phish releases a version out for free, the jam gets really good. Glad you want to continue your dive into their music. Here are some must-listens: Stash You Enjoy Myself Divided Sky Chalkdust Torture Run Like An Antelope Tweezer Tube A few others that are more “easily digestible” and crowd favorites (mostly) 2001 First Tube Free Character Zero Birds of a Feather

[@jasonserpa3447]

This is probably one of the most chill versions of this song. I've been a fan for a long time, first show was in 96. For me it's looking past the cheesy lyrics and listening to the music. The parts of the song that changes and morphs into a vibe more than a song. Being there brings it all together. The people, lights the music and sometimes some LSD to completely be a part of the experience. The crowed moves the music as much as the band does.

[@alan-daniel]

Most of the time, when articles like that are written, I feel like they're really talking more about the process that getting into Phish requires and not the music itself. They're a somewhat goofy band with often goofy lyrics, they've played a ton of music over almost 40 years, and starting with the studio work isn't really the best introduction to the band. It's really hard to know what to start with, what people consider "good," etc. (And even just getting advice about what to listen to can yield vastly different answers depending on the person being asked). The stereotypical view of a phish "phan" doesn't help, often assumed to be exclusively hippies and stoners that live on tour, following the band from place to place. Saw your first phish video, glad you're continuing with them. If you've liked what you've seen so far, you're already becoming one of us. I was introduced to them in high school in spring 2004 and can't/haven't looked back. Welcome to the community! (And for the next song, trust me, go with the Bathtub Gin from 8/17/1997. Widely regarded as the best single thing they've ever done, it showcases how good they are at improvising a jam/song, building it up for a giant, emotional peak. Nobody does it better than them.)

[@ameadors11]

In your previous (Lizards) video, you said “I want to ask Phish fans something…at least the ones that go to all the shows…” WE ALL GO TO ALL THE SHOWS!!!

[@michael-coyne]

Yeah more Phish !

[@R2Carney]

I actually think you can learn to not only like Phish, but to LOVE Phish. I would agree that they are somewhat an acquired taste because they don't fall into any particular musical category but their creative composition and diversity is off the charts and they bring such an amazing vibe to their live shows. I don't think there is any true lover of music who can hate on Phish.

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

Songs like Reba, Hood, You Enjoy Myself, and Fluffhead are quite challenging as an introduction to Phish- they are epic compositions and not really meant to be immediately accessible. It's awesome that you are diving right into the deep end. Check out some of the more straightforward stuff like Down With Disease, Waste, Birds of a Feather, Chalk Dust Torture, Julius, or Sand. Or some of their gorgeous ballads like Waste, Dirt, or Fast Enough For You, or some of the slightly darker stuff like A Song I Heard the Ocean Sing. They throw down some pretty serious funk sometimes also- lots of jams are super groovy.

[@skyurspruch1590]

One of my favorites Phish songs. I was at this shoooww!! In my opinion Phish and music in general is a totally acquired taste. in college I tried showing friends Phish and the most I saw was appreciation at best and sometimes just benign feelings towards it. Music, no matter what it is, always seems to find YOU. Also there's music to be studied and then music to be enjoyed and studied if it calls to be studied.

[@Stephen-nd1sx]

I saw them in Prescott Arizona on there first tour. Had a beer with them at the bar at intermission. About 100 people there. Oct 21 1991

[@healthhealingandhappinessw6060]

Solid. Phish band is all about relationships. Musically and breaking the forth wall with the fans.

[@andrewjon]

Haha I was at this show. In the first set, almost every tune started with that keyboard surround sound swell effect, in the key of each song, so this cheesy effect starts like every tune, and out of it comes bluegrass, or rock, or jazz etc. it was funny. so the ending was a throwback (like great comedians) to the gag of the night. It’s cheesy, but they know that, and they overdid it that night, like they overdo everything ❤️and I love them for it. They will likely never do that surround sound effect again and that’s another thing that makes that night(and every night) special in its own way. I refer to this show as the surround sound night. Harry hood is 4 minutes of composed, rehearsed changes, and then it’s 3 chord make em up after that. It can go anywhere, but it typically stays upbeat and happy, like the outro lyrics. It was awesome how you closed your eyes and vibed out hard during the peak right before the words came back. Perfect. Thanks

[@johnpressey5900]

You have only reviewed their live “Jam Band” versions of their stuff, but not their original songs, that they wrote and produced for radio play. When you see/hear a live version, they are taking their studio version, and expanding it, through improvisation, making each song into a jam session. You really can’t compare the live “jam sessions” music with their EP recordings. They are different, and a different experience. Check out some of my favorites from their 1994 EP, called, Hoist: Down With Disease Sample In A Jar Wolfman’s Brother

[@giarc0]

Keep going down the Phish hole man!! You won’t be disappointed

[@synesthesiac]

The vibe at a Phish show is much more 'thoughtful' then other shows in my experience. Yeah you still got people wildn' out on various substances, but everyone is there for an experience; and the level of thought and love that the band puts into it just transcends it to something higher then any high. It's magic in its purest form brotha.

[@craiger991gm]

I think to really get the experience, you have to be there live. The next best thing would be to watch a full live show and see how they work the crowds energy all through each set. The light show by CK5 is also a big part of the experience. As far as wine or acid or weed, well, any all or none is perfectly fine. Whatever helps you to relax and "surrender to the flow"

[@lisawilliams8180]

The energy when you are actually in the room will get you on your feet! Can’t wait for you to see a show!

[@lisawilliams8180]

I go to the shows sober and dance like crazy.

[@ReactionTheory20]

Thank you for watching I hope I can count on you to be a new subscriber. Keep watching more to come! Thx

[@lisawilliams8180]

Yes, my husband and I are both subscribed!

[@thebtron]

I been going to Phish shows since the mid 90s, always a good time, CK5 their light guy in amazing.

[@drewmatthews860]

Phish is supposed to make you laugh and I love when people laugh at how silly they sound sometimes…then they melt your face with the craziest group improvisation you’ve ever experienced in a rock setting

[@danrudnick5252]

I guess it's not so much learning to like them as allowing yourself to like them when it's so foreign to your ear. They spoke to my soul right away.

[@FlowerSupply420]

If you can't imagine yourself rocking to it, TURN IT UP!!! It's one of the loudest concerts you'll ever see in your life. The combination of sound and lights are supposed to take over your entire mind and body.

[@geoffednie9024]

That was a great, albeit brief, imitation of someone dancing to Phish!

[@rollingstoned58]

Cant see self vibing to this while vibing to this lol. Welcome to the party, bro!

[@maybesomaybenot]

A good chunk of the people on the floor really rocking are probably completely sober (on drugs at least), maybe a bit of weed, but definitely not everyone dancing hard is super high like you mentioned. It may seems like they are rocking out insanely hard to jam but for most of this version of hood they are following a structured song that we all know well and love and though they do improvise a lot throughout it, it is still within that well defined structure. It may sound different than other versions but we know whats going on, whats coming, and it makes it easier to dance and rock out like crazy to. I find its definitely harder to dance when not even Phish knows whats coming next, but I manage either way :). Phish has some crazy weird songs that if I look at from the outside are not "dance" songs, the beat is weird, hard to keep your body moving correctly with it. Dancing to Phish can very much be a freedom to express yourself fully. When your in there, there is no judgement, you can do the worm, you can spin in circles waving your arms above you, you can move your limbs randomly through space and time, you could be 13, or 65, it doesn't matter whatever your feeling flies. Phish people are very good at space and even when dancing like crazy we do a pretty dang good job at being aware of our surroundings as well. Someone occasionally bumps into you but In my experience its never been an issue. Glad you enjoyed this. Also I didn't really have to learn to like Phish. I never really heard of them, a friend dragged me to a show in 2014, and that was history. Before that I was mainly just listening to hip hop (I fucking loved and still love Atmosphere). My recommendation for next song is 'Punch You In The Eye'! Also their acapella version of Free Bird, I think is a great perspective of what a lot of fans love about this band. They take the music seriously, but they don't take themselves too seriously and they know how to have a good time.

[@maybesomaybenot]

As someone who pretty much only listened to hip hop before this another thing I really appreciate about the band is that they introduced me to artists like The Who, Bowie, and Ween as they cover songs from all sorts of artists fairly regularly. When I found out about The Who's Quadrophenia and Bowie's Ziggy Stardust my mind was completely blown. I know a lot of older fans probably knew about those bands long before Phish covered them but as a younger fan I'm not sure if I would have ever given Quadrophenia a listen through if it wasn't for Phish's New Years 95 cover of Drowned and Sea and Sand which I also highly recommend checking out.

[@josephdoyle3581]

Most people have preconceived notions about phish but once they give them a chance they soon realize they are the best band in the world!!!

[@icononaroad]

Happy to see more Phish. Love the band. I think that if you are inclined to like Phish, the more you learn about the band the more you are able to appreciate all of the thought and energy the band puts into what they do and how they push themselves to evolve and not do the predictable thing. This wouldn't have been my 1st choice of a Harry Hood. It's a good version, but this song has had some monster versions that make this seem limited by comparison. One thing notable about this version is the THX deep note played at the very end of the song. At this show, the band played that sound at the end of each song as a kind of joke as well as some silly banter by the guitarist (Trey) introducing songs in a way that isn't typical of the band. I think that unpredictability is what keeps me coming (approaching 25 years). I can't wait to see/hear what will happen next and hoping that songs they play will hit new heights.

[@blairjjohnson]

Solid Prince analogy (and the band covers a couple of his tracks. And trust me, bro: They *are* at a rock concert.

[@blairjjohnson]

Also, look at you rocking to it in a chair via the Internet. It's wildly different when you're there. Keep going!

[@AZURAKAZ]

I think there is a learning process involved in liking bands with such a diverse portfolio as Phish. It took me wearing out cassette tape copies of Billy Breathes, Hoist, and Story of the Ghost to really begin to get Phish. Ween, Primus, and Grateful Dead are examples of bands that required a certain amount of indoctrination, for me, to appreciate.

[@mattreynolds612]

It can be like a wine & cheese party, only with phits of phrantic dancing mixed in. But it's all about vibing with the people around you gettin' down to the phunkiest band on Earth 🌎. They also have a true virtuoso on guitar 🎸. Jus sayin' 🤷‍♀️🎶🎶🎵🎧✌️💯

[@GregsBassWorld]

10:23 yes! I usually see them in Atlanta on summer tour so it's at an amphitheater. Set up a blanket on the lawn and just have a good time with good people. Indoors is def a more intense vibe. As a teenager, I was into grunge, thrash, and progressive metal so I got into Phish because of the shredding guitar and the band's virtuosic playing, not the hippie jamband scene. Phans are ready to rage so we rock out man, no doubt!

[@katzpdx]

You are about to be flooded by Phish fans in 3...2...1... Your analysis is really spot on, though are very much a rock band. Try Carini next from them.

[@jimsarinick6532]

sure you would be rockin, vibing, ya just gotta be THERE, video does not do justice, ya feel me

[@LtFrankDrebin100]

It’s just a song about where does Harry Hood the New England centric cartoon milk guy goes when you shut your refrigerator door. They came up with the song cuz there was a Hood milk billboard in Burlington Vermont when they were all at UVM. Mr Minor was the landlord of the apartment they could see it from where they’d practice.

[@samjonathanjowett]

Fucking right we rock out to it You can feel good too

[@adamsalisbury3998]

You should do 10/26/2010 Manchester, NH. Makisupa Policeman>Night Nurse>Makisupa Policeman

[@lamng8240]

Bing AI generated comment. Phish is such a unique and talented band. They have a lot of influences from different genres and styles. Did you know that they teased a song called “Mozambique” in 1998, a year before they officially debuted it? That’s pretty cool!

[@neilhefty2999]

"Can you learn to like Phish" probably, but you're gonna have to try for a bit and then one day you're gonna wake up with something stuck in your head....and its gonna be Phish. Just wait til you realize that basically every song has heavily, heavily composed sections and that very little of what sticks out to you is actually improvised. I'd suggest, Tube, Possom, First Tube, Maze as some next steps. Save Reba for later. That one is a monster.

[@lamng8240]

The trick is to surrender to the flow❤

[@keithknows1809]

Reba is a good example of a misunderstanding of phish. First time you hear it, it sounds chaotic and disjointed. When you hear it more and more, you realize it's intricately organized, and mind blowing in its complexity. Their greatness tends to reveal itself slowly to newcomers.

[@blundgrenviolin]

They finish and you're like... "Wow. Wow. That was really awesome." I know, my man. Wow, indeed.

[@geoffednie9024]

Listen to Axilla (part 1 or 2) and tell me Phish isn't a rock band... loving your reactions!

[@lucianmeadvancort2714]

I’d love to see a response to their albums!!!!!

[@Futt.Buckerson]

If you go to a show, you'll rock out like these people. It's contagious and lots of fun. Fun story: my first Phish show I got some acid, and took what I expected to be a mild 1.5 hits about an hour before showtime. Within 20 or 30min I was getting some strong effects, and I knew it was going to be a wild ride. So, the show opens with Fee, which was a song I didn't know. I was self-conscious because I didn't know the song, I was high AF, and there were a ton of people. Then it hit me: everyone is dancing like idiots, and that's basically what life is about. Not caring what other people think (so long as you aren't hurting them) and having fun.

[@ProbablyAstro]

I heard you saying that you have to be really high to dance as hard as they are. Totally can help, but the energy of your phamily dancing around you makes you want to dance too! Just found you but I Love the videos!!! You should check out bathtub gin from the great went. Seamless jam switching between major and mixolydian it’s super groovy!

[@remyremy6808]

Dude, if you like it right now, wait till you're a legit phan, raging just like those people in the front row. Trust me. Don't underestimate my comment. If you can feel the ups & downs & appreciate the emotion in it, you're on your way like the rest of us. Worth. Your. Time.

[@hannahtaber2001]

boogie on reggae woman or slave to the traffic light next!!!

[@franklee6301]

You can't sit still just watching and sober, at the show you'd be pulled into the flow and dancing your happy butt right off.

[@JoeBoomerMusic]

You are diving deep man. Possum or Chalkdust. Sneaking Sally! That’s the funk you need. I’m taking you to a show. (Just as a side note.)

[@endomedia9907]

96-99 are the best years.... Mrs. Moly was always there.

[@johnbehringer5821]

If you got a giant smile the whole time listening to Phish: You might be a Phish phan

[@treebeard8475]

Growing up as a dead head and classic rock lover, phish was taboo to me. After spending many hours learning phish there is no going back lol. They appeal to all my classical riff needs and keep me on the edge of my seat. Go to one of their concerts you will never see anything else like it ⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️

[@buttfingerblaster]

I will say, yes there is a stoner vibe. But when you’re at the show it’s a full on rock concert. It’s a cliche, but it really is all about seeing them live. I’m biased, but to me ive really yet to experience something like a Phish show, especially when they’re firing on all cylinders. Controlled chaos, is the way I would describe it

[@ReactionTheory20]

Thank you for watching I hope I can count on you to be a new subscriber. Keep watching more to come! Thx

[@gumpydruckers7961]

Check out Carini hampton 2013 by phish. Blissful, dark, and all things in between.

[@amcneil9885]

Have a picnic on the lawn at a show. Get some wine, enjoy the vibes. The members are actually clean, which proves phish isn't just a stoner or drug band

[@jasonfurst7938]

YOU were VIBING!!!! For a minute. You were not stoned. You listen to another version of this song or get it in a show and you will be vibing more and more each time

[@ReactionTheory20]

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[@modelcitizen1977]

“What is she, 10?” LOL probably. Kids are welcome! They grow up with a great musical education and the sense of community makes for a great kid friendly environment. Just try to keep them away from the clouds of smoke!

[@larryinfl80]

If you really wanna be blown away stick with stuff between 93 - 2000. The video quality isnt great but their playing was on another level.

[@TK-fk4po]

It’s hard not to feel good about Hood!

[@TheBadgertwo]

When are we going to show this guy Divided Sky from Halloween 94? Love that you're checking out current shows, they sound great and 2021 Summer/Fall tours were pretty special, but if you want to see where all the energy was born; step back in time.

[@ReactionTheory20]

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[@TheFamousMockingbird]

Also if you love phish. I recommend you check out one of their top influences which would be the late, and forever great Frank Zappa. Especially songs like Andy, Echidnas Arf (of you), and Montana. It might give you a lot of insight into what phish is

[@barbarjinx3802]

None of the band members are high or drunk and they are the ones rocking the most. You don’t need chemicals to appreciate and groove. You just need to relax and listen.

[@SoCalChunkybutt]

You gotta review 1990-2000 phish

[@mbaker9721]

FYI the volume is a bit low on your videos, or at least the 2 Phish reactions

[@Realhamdip]

Is this from 11.30.19?

[@seanlee2238]

Dude please do a reaction to “chalkdust torture” or “character zero” both doozys of a rock song! “Harpua” is a fan favorite but be prepared for a Trey bedside story in the middle of Harpua

[@endomedia9907]

Yo what about all the signature changes ? That’s what makes it so..... Phishy

[@christofcurlz6180]

MAZE GUYUTE THEME FROM 2001

[@ghjkilm]

Reddit brought me here.

[@ReactionTheory20]

Thanks for your watching and subscribing reddit is pretty cool! A lot of people come from Reddit thanks.