Drummer reacts to "David Bowie" (Live) by Phish

[@L33Reacts]

Leave me a suggestion for next week! I’m game for anything 90s. I’m gonna stick to that for a bit 😊

[@rubbertoe2001]

Dude, great job! It’s infectious. Try this 1992 Maze kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWbGq5KteNOEjposi=lmRyzUJ00Z49KZrY

[@josephchisholm2654]

'94 is a crowd-pleasing vintage, but '97 is for connoisseurs. Try the 11/17/97 "Ghost" on Live Phish Vol. 11 that others have suggested. For a while the band played the tape in the tour bus when they partied.

[@justinciervo700]

Bathtub gin from the great went. Limestone Maine August 1997.

[@goingoptimal6333]

Do a "Reba" from the 90s! Your recognition and appreciation of the Zappa influence throughout your Phish reactions and love of Zappa makes me think a '90s "Reba" would be a great choice. Here's an excellent one with archival video from 06/19/95: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boKQhqmrgK1jaZI Relisten to "Inca Roads" off-air before doing Reba for a Phish Fry Saturday sometime. If you haven't seen a video of Zappa performing it live, that would be an incredible 1-2 reaction-video sequence. "Inca Roads" Live '74: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raLTaGR6hK9ml7s That version of "Reba" might get blocked, though, as a band archive release. Your willingness to do no-video Phish is great, BTW. That is less likely to get blocked and getting to pick based on quality of audio and performance only frees you up to do some amazing performances that just aren't on video, like a lot of "A Live One." There is some great recent stuff on KZbin, but if you want to focus on the 90s, "video optional" is absolutely the way to do it. The light show is great, but it's about the music in the end.

[@janbudin5900]

Please, please do Mike's Song from Slip stiches and pass. Please. I'm their fan from 1993, and I'm from Slovenia...I know them thanks to a basketball team mate from Vermont that was going to college with them, saw them live first time in Denmark in 1998, when we met Trey, asked him to sign postcrads we were sending to friends, of course he did it and on top of it he put us on the VIP list for the next concert, he was surprised that some freaks from Slovenia knew them...but I believe the main reason he did it was my beutiful girlfriend from that magic period of our unbelievable lives. Peace

[@bradyhooks2974]

i’m so happy for you for discovering phish. falling into the endless black hole is the best experience ever. no one will ever create music like these four ever again. enjoy the ride, go see a show ASAP

[@bradjpeter]

This is from my first Phish show! It's an all-timer I will never forget the moment I became came completely hooked. It was in the first set of the show during the song Maze. 30 years and 200+ shows later, I'm still just as hooked as I was in that moment.

[@jenniferbowdish7347]

Providence Bowie, 12/29/94. Lassie. That's the 35 minute one and YES you gotta do it. One for the ages, I was lucky enough to be there. Do it!!!

[@brandonmartin-zt5rs]

I was there too. I had my first panic attack during that Bowie. Do it! Now!!

[@hapka16]

Now! Now! Now! Now!

[@Humb7757]

I'm Phish Hooked!!!....Excellent

[@realbser1956]

So, listened 3 times on the treadmill, bout ready to start it again. Wow!

[@L33Reacts]

Perfect song for the treadmill playlist, Barry!

[@FlowerSupply420]

The perfect cardio music.

[@disguyhere972]

I was at this show. One of the best ever.

[@L33Reacts]

Dude that is fucking awesome! I bet it was incredible…

[@PickpocketJones]

The little 4 note progression based intro jam is called Mind Left Body and is something the Grateful Dead used to play, it isn't actually part of David Bowie the song. They toy around during the high hat intro and insert bits of weird stuff sometimes (moreso back in the day).

[@thesecretjewishspacelaser9959]

Speaking of which, he should 100% do the Dead from 5/19/74 Truckin > Mind Left Body > NFA > GDTRFB

[@Forbin777]

Thank you for saving me looking for what they were doing in that intro… sick

[@mattreynolds612]

@@PickpocketJones listed as mind left body jam in the "Phish Companion" but it segued to the Simple jam pretty quickly. It's before they had words for it, but listen, It is "Simple". ✌️💯🐟

[@Readicculus1212]

You need to listen to a 90s Guyute!!! Pleaseeeee

[@briankraft3061]

Yo -- been absolutely loving joining you as you fall in love with Phish as so many of us have. You're in for a treat when you go see them live. You mention seeing Fishman in action -- who is a real wonder of nature -- but something I find so remarkable is his utter efficiency. His movements are never more than what's needed. They really need to be to pull off all that he does. Seeing him play though -- you need to look very carefully at his finesse, because he's the opposite of a showy drummer. Peace, Broseph ❤

[@benjiPerkins]

Their tension and release is as good as it gets.

[@benjiPerkins]

You do need to get some visuals of them on stage, cause they are so nonchalant about just melting your face off.

[@bryangregory6447]

The funny thing is that you can keep watching bowies and they'll all blow your mind. Bowie, run like an antelope, and possum are their most playful songs.

[@ZachSoczka]

Another solid one. 12.31.99 split open and melt should be next. Its a perfect one for you! Keep it up man love these videos!

[@draz0909]

I was there. Amazing.

[@draz0909]

I Didn’t Know from the set, I swear, Fish’s vacuum cleaner solo was a bowel movement. And then the Split Open and Melt->Catapult from that set… that was a golden piss. After Midnight to end that set was fire.

[@alexanderednie1205]

Mind Left Body Jam in the opening. Hendrix teases to close. This is a masterclass.

[@FlowerSupply420]

Peaches is the real beginning lol!

[@ledhed5553]

Purple Haze tease at the end

[@alexanderednie1205]

@@ledhed5553 and voodoo chile

[@ledhed5553]

@@alexanderednie1205 thanks, I didn’t catch that…I gotta reListen to it again.

[@Moz1011]

This is the first song of theirs that ive liked. I love it.

[@CliffordLake]

Phish has you hooked...

[@barbarjinx3802]

Divided Sky from the Clifford Ball to watch an epic moment.

[@dawntucker5052]

First time hearing this too.... just wow!🎉❤

[@BurningStonersMusic]

loving the phish reacts every week good stuff bro

[@UnkDimp]

A whole reaction vid could be done just for the Mind Left Body opening section of this Bowie. Pure phish magic.

[@JRJigsawyer]

There's a handful (ok more than a handful) of what I could consider "magical Trey moments" and this MLB jam is 100% one of them. Just absolutely gorgeous playing.

[@L33Reacts]

You ain’t kidding bro… that whole beginning before Bowie starts was magical

[@STFnetwork]

Great react to a great jam. Divided Sky or Reba or Fluffhead has to be next. And keep it in 94. Their live videos from that time aren't the greatest though, so just kinda gotta deal lol. Thanks again for taking the time to do the longer selections, and we are loving seeing you discover our favorite band and now yours!

[@stevea2639]

Reba halloween 94!!!

[@L33Reacts]

Hey man thanks for watching! I appreciate it. This fan base has been so welcoming and knowledgeable. Y’all rock, don’t forget that.

[@STFnetwork]

@@L33Reacts Thanks for doing these. I can't wait to see you react to some of the other fantastic tunes and jams that this band is capable of. See you Sat mornin

[@YEM_FIRENZE]

Alright, now you’re ready for the 11/6/98 Split Open & Melt

[@ZachSoczka]

@@YEM_FIRENZE I truly believe once he gets to melt it will be hi favorite. Considering his background. I'm sure FOAM will hit well to.... but what about BBFCFM?? Loll

[@gorachakraborti5345]

@@ZachSoczka Nice, but can you even find many versions of Big Black Furry? That would be fun! On a somewhat similar note, I'm very partial to the version of "Brother" from Halloween 1996!

[@draz0909]

that’s a good one.

[@sandstronaut]

Great reaction!! You've made it to some of Phish's deeper improvisational work, they were exploring all over the place in this one, whereas some of the songs like YEM or Slave to the Traffic Light are much more in the box of the composition. I recommend 8/16/97 Bathtub Gin for some beautiful anthemic blissy improvisation, or 12/6/97 Tweezer > Izabella for deep psychedelic funk (there's video of that one too).

[@tombadil64]

Chalkdust Torture. Camden 1999. Trey hits THAT tone. Check it out! It may he their best jam. Fishman has said about it something along the lines of 'this is some of our best work. Here's all you to know about us.' Loving the these reactions! Look forward to ever single one! Love it!

[@L33Reacts]

Glad to hear it brother… I look forward to EVERY Friday night when I record these now. It’s a highlight of the week for sure. I will keep that one in mind cuz I loved the one from a live one.

[@draz0909]

@@L33ReactsChalkdust->Roggae!

[@AndrewJDuddy]

The eyes rolling back at the end and mentioning thats where you Nut was great. What blows the mind is about half of what hou heard was totally improvised. The intro here was totally different to any other Bowie version you will listen to.

[@L33Reacts]

Haha when I watched that replay it made me laugh so hard. I didn’t realize I made that face until this morning lol

[@L33Reacts]

It’s wild what this band pulls off. Absolutely wild.

[@AndrewJDuddy]

@@L33Reacts I posted it over on Twitter 😂. Same handle.

[@L33Reacts]

@@AndrewJDuddyhaha I appreciate you sharing it bro 😎

[@mattreynolds612]

The theme that starts roughly around 11:05 is Simple before Simple. One of my favorite songs that got words later on... So David Bowie > Simple jam > David Bowie. Nice!! 1st hearing of this version for me, or it's been over 20 years since...🤷‍♀️🎶🎸🐠🕊️

[@shiannesmith6877]

OK you can tell by the thumbnail that this is crazy 😂❤

[@JackCerro]

That was a proper Mind Left Body themed jam into a David Bowie. F.W.I. Mind Left Body Jam is a theme the Dead would slip into occasionally in 1973-1974.

[@mattreynolds612]

Sorry I just missed the live stream L33!!! Can't wait to ⌚ now ..🎶🎸💃🐠🕊️

[@L33Reacts]

It’s all good bro! Glad to see you! Enjoy the ride

[@mattreynolds612]

@@L33Reacts You do Phish, I'll watch. "The trick is to surrender to the Phlow" -Lizards. by Phish

[@billconrad1050]

Best band ever!

[@maine420grow]

I had suggested the Clifford Ball version of this song because it has video. You were talking about seeing them play. This will have no video but pound for pound, it is a better version of the song. The 94 Chicago Bowie is legendary. The only version that eclipses it is from 12/29/94 at the Providence Civic Center. 30+ minutes of insanity.

[@L33Reacts]

I tried the one with video from Clifford ball but it was blocked when I tried to upload test it. So I just went with this one…. And damn am I glad or what lol

[@mattmeyer1541]

@@L33Reactsa lot of phish reaction live videos get blocked if you don’t pause several times during the tune ( sometimes hard to do). Give that a try on your next live video reaction 🤘🏼

[@dougdanger100]

To your point of saying what a tease. What’s amazing is because most of these jams are improvised and unique to each time it’s played, that even when you’ve seen or heard one of these song 20 times, they keep you on the edge of your seat and you never know when it’s gonna pop off. 🫠

[@JorgeCavos]

commenting around 9 minutes in here when you comment on recognizing Page and Mike more in this one. This is really one of those bands that is so good because of all 4 of them. You really can't replace any of them, and the band wouldnt be Phish without the 4 of those weirdo virtuosos. Their ability to introduce a theme in the middle of a long improvisation, and then have the other band members cling on and move together is what makes them so special. So glad to have seen them as many times as I have and glad to see youre digging the good shit! Pretty much any 1993/1994 Reba, Divided Sky, or Fluffhead will be the next classics you wanna check next

[@dmck1996]

Divided Sky from Chicago ‘94 is the GOAT version imo. It’s Ice from Chicago ’94 is another one worth checking out too

[@fluffhead14]

If you're sticking to the 90s, the Bathtub Gin from their festival called The Great Went, aka "The Went Gin", is absolutely essential. Trey falls into this ridiculous ear worm of a riff and the band rides an improvisitional wave through the end. While there is never any consensus on the "best Phish" as you've no doubt seen in these comments weekly, many of us consider this a Mount Rushmore jam. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3fMdahjp7ONqKssi=VDn9biSk5FYCCt55

[@bikes8923]

Loving your journey so far! I think you have the perfect attitude and genuinely curious reactions to these songs. Not too much research which is probably a good thing.

[@alan-daniel]

fyi in case no one else has said it, this is the first thing you've heard from them that goes truly, decidedly "type 2," what the community has dubbed a jam that leaves the original song's key/progression structure and creates something new out of thin air. Definitely doesn't always mean dissonant or evil Phish (I personally tend to prefer those that don't go dissonant or evil, but they definitely have their time and place), and type 2 jams are where the true magic happens

[@katzpdx]

Fun fact about Page. He wanted to be in the band when he brought to the play at Goddard College, but Trey envisioned a two guitar band (which they were when they were for the couple of years ) with no keyboard. When Trey and Fishman went on a trip to Europe, Mike taught him the songs they had to date....and pretty much got himself into the band. Or something like that.

[@STFnetwork]

What a journey this one is!

[@Mallett98-]

Glad you are digging the p-fish brother. It’s great to see you hearing for the first time. I miss the days of hearing it for the first time and being blown and away and wanting more and more

[@maine420grow]

P.S. Watch the Clifford Ball Bowie. Now that you broke your Bowie -cherry. Not for a video -for you. It was an amazing show. My 9-month-old son was with me and my wife.

[@suzannetruax3871]

I love to see people who are new to Phish have their minds blown. Simply said, Phish is music. They cannot be put in a box, no one genre describes them. Please see them live as soon as you can. New Year's Eve is coming up soon, do yourself a favor and go. Welcome to the phamily.

[@stevea2639]

Started going to see these in 94 and haven't stopped since. Cool to see the younger generation loving this stuff. Have fun on this journey!!

[@maine420grow]

I can't stop watching this

[@Chunk0Funk]

I hope you listen to the peaches en regalia that precedes this too. It’s a whole thing

[@L33Reacts]

I saw it when the video started basically but I didn’t know they went together :( Woops. I even say I want to listen to it in the video 😂😂

[@JRJigsawyer]

The trio of Peaches>the jam that starts this>David Bowie is an all time epic phish segment, love that you picked this one!

[@L33Reacts]

@@JRJigsawyer I’m glad you enjoyed, my friend. That was one helluva ride lol

[@Lmo-d7u]

A great David Bowie that stretches way out from the core song. The more material you hear, the deeper the amazement becomes from hearing them stretching the songs. Such a pleasure to watch you discover this ridiculously talented and refined, always forward moving band. Impossible to choose the best from 40 years of music. As far as youtube videos in the 90s theme... Ghost - 7/6/98 - Prague, Cze. Should have video here. A big insane intense version and they almost never play outside the USA. This version is widely revered by phans. The pool is so vast, I look forward to seeing what you react to next 🤘

[@TheHSIHP]

They just played Peaches at their festival this summer. I've been seeing the since 94 and will never stop until the wheels fall off.

[@travischargrove]

Absolutely loving these reactions

[@L33Reacts]

I’m glad to hear it brother 🙏🙏

[@Readicculus1212]

94 phish is a whole other beast. The jams go everywhere but where you’d expect them to. Lol.

[@NamelessMessenger4547]

Simply put, AMAZING for 4 guys plus a light man ehhh…. ❤❤❤

[@L33Reacts]

Absolutely mind blowing work. And I haven’t even seen the lights yet LOL

[@JamesDimond-l7u]

This gonbe gud

[@mattsea4882]

Tahoe Tweezer!!!! Tahoe Tweezer!!! Tahoe Tweezer!!!!

[@briancullen9575]

10/31/94 Reba would be a great listen.

[@TheLordsofMidlothianRVA]

Yeah, he'll definitely need to hit a good Reba. Maybe their finest composition.

[@chadn.1619]

​@@TheLordsofMidlothianRVAFinest in the nation!

[@draz0909]

he did it!

[@goodbeer33]

"Try not to nut"! 34 years of going hard on Phish, I've felt that, and never quite realized. Well, until now. good game, Bro. Digging your channel. keep it up.

[@AndrewJDuddy]

You need to do a maze at some point too. Im sure you will enjoy it. Not sure where you live but phish doing MSG around NYE. Get a seat close to or behind the stage. You will see fish in all his glory.

[@brettparker8707]

Don't Bowie my maze!

[@Matt_Katt]

Tension and release. Tension and release.

[@L33Reacts]

Dude they should name the band that 😂😂 scratch that. Phish is an awesome name. They do it so well

[@randycloutier4786]

Bowie from portland 92 maybe 93 with the arerosmith dream on teases. That show was in my tape deck forever

[@NickGnant]

Can't wait to see you at a show man!! They're a pretty good time.

[@thejeremyclouse]

Listen to a hundred bowies and they will all be different and all blow your mind

[@2ryan944]

masters of tension release....love phish fry sat!

[@lchurch1]

Check out 12-29-94 Bowie. Top 5 all time performance of any song. I don't even necessarily recommend it for a reaction video but if you enjoyed this you'll probably enjoy that one even more. This is kind of a predecessor. Some similarities but they take the highs, lows, darkness, light even further in the 12/29 version. They were doing some crazy things with Bowie in late '94.

[@L33Reacts]

I think it seems like they were doing crazy shit period in 94. It’s honestly the only year I’ve heard so far I think and it’s just incredible. I’m left in awe every time lol

[@lchurch1]

@@L33Reacts yeah I get you. You'll find plenty of phish fans crap on more recent stuff but isn't that just how all fans are about all bands? Definitely recommend trying out all eras. They are still a fantastic band to go see today. I just did 3 nights in deer creek shows 47/48/49 and was absolutely blown away. For a good (and quick) video of current phish the most recent video on phish's official channel is tweezer reprise 9/1/2024. Watch that and tell me they're not still an absolutely fire band. Definitely would get blocked if you tried to post a reaction without pauses but it's worth a watch, especially if you want a taste of how they currently sound.

[@ledhed5553]

They are so locked in to each other. Can’t wait for the next one. Any chance you can do two Phish reactions per Saturday? No need to apologize for the language bro. 👊

[@faronsquare]

Love it, that was a really good Bowie! There are just an incredible amount of legendary versions of songs out there to dive into. Since you've already heard Chalkdust Torture, check out what they do with it on the 7-10-99 version. That was my 2nd show. That Chalkdust is something else, just genre defying full band improv that sounds like no other band.

[@bcl19S]

Carini 7/26/23 Philadelphia - for new fire and great video If you want to stay 90’s I would highly recommend the new “Philly 97 spectrum album” they put out on Spotify. Starting with the “ghost” and “drowned” for some reason jam bands turn up in Philly lol

[@krapart]

❤ the first part up to about 5:00 is called a 'mind left body'jam which is just this lil descending chord progression that isn't a real song but pops up in jams sometimes....

[@gorachakraborti5345]

Yep, as others have mentioned, Trey effortlessly [and near perfectly] fits in the "Purple Haze" and "Voodoo Child" teases towards the end of the jam. As a drummer [and newly-minted phan], you could check out the power trio Oysterhead with Trey, Claypool, and Stewart Copeland! There aren't too many live versions, but a few are out there.

[@tecreates2384]

One of the best conversation as music examples of the band!

[@dmcguriman]

Thanks!

[@L33Reacts]

Hey thanks bro! I appreciate that! 🙏

[@dmcguriman]

Im old and Yes was my thing then I went to college in Vermont in 87 and found Phish. I love the Phish from Vermont. Close to the edge is the best song ever but I am going to Albany woooooooooo

[@colinsmith6178]

Lots of teases to start the Bowie😅

[@L33Reacts]

This song should be called “Tease” lol

[@ET-nw9gn]

And a coupla Jimi teases at the end!

[@prairiedawg9299]

Rowdy intro on this version , love it

[@Sher0420-v]

Trey was THE best live guitarist of the early ‘90’s. Just incredible. Machine gun Trey.

[@maine420grow]

Watching it again

[@dmcguriman]

Dude when you see them live you will be blown away about how hard he hits the drums

[@stevea2639]

Masters of tension and release!!!

[@commentputter5283]

"A Live One" was Phish's first live album release. I recommend you check out tracks from their second live album release, "Slip, Stitch and Pass", from 1997. Specifically, play the suite together: "Mike's Song"->"Lawn Boy"->"Weekapaug Groove". "Mikes / Groove" is always a live sandwich but how it comes together can change a lot between shows. Also from that album, "Wolfman's Brother"->"Jesus Just Left Chicago" is a great listen. "Jesus Just Left Chicago" is a ZZ Top cover. There is a smooth transition jam between the songs.

[@tbangert2584]

The "Taste" that ends Slip Stitch and Pass is worth a listen, too. It is razor sharp!

[@treybegood]

You picked a great one, especially this version. one of my favorites if not, my favorite Bowie. Definitely better than Clifford ball version.

[@joshuamcmullen9362]

So it’s time to buy a ticket to a show!

[@draz0909]

You need to hear Taste from July 22, 1997. Hear the band go head to head with a lightning storm. One of the most amazing moments in all of modern music. And that’s not even the greatest Taste of that year. (Nov. 26, 1997)

[@maine420grow]

That's a top 10 version of the greatest band to ever do it. My top 4 are Phish>Zappa>Dan>Dead. The fact that I was wicked young and they were in their prime and I was privileged enough to get some clean LSD to consume while watching them play......... The Dead were good but Phish was amazing.

[@bcl19S]

Ghost 11/17/97 - the GOAT Ghost

[@justinciervo700]

Correction this is Halloween Chicago rosemont horizon. Clifford ball was first large festival aug 1996 at a former airforce base in Plattsburgh NY. Whole thing was incredible.

[@fluffhead14]

This isn't Halloween.

[@gijoey5912]

@@fluffhead14not even close

[@rdogg2621]

Dive into some December 95 and fall 97

[@draz0909]

11/30/95 Tweezer-_>Makisupa->Antelope

[@ScottBermingham-i5f]

11/17/1997 ghost. Phish enters intergalactic space funk era. 🤯🚀

[@danconnorsnew8766]

“Really kind of grabs you by the boo boo”

[@michaelmcguinn-j6e]

Tube 97’ period.

[@0rstutzman0]

Welcome to planet earth. Phish is good

[@Matt_Katt]

Chicago ‘94 was a great next choice. Peak Phish. “Maze” should be next. Either from this album or from New Year’s Eve 1995. It’s fun watching you discover more layers to the Phish onion.

[@honuman39]

Try a Run Like an Antelope from '92-'95. Someone will give you specific ones but I'd say random find one and listen.

[@tylerwilkey13]

Try and take on the 40-minute 2/23/2024 Chalk Dust Torture, it’s a modern Phish masterpiece

[@ryancarroll6648]

7/29/98 Bathtub Gin

[@russellflagg8519]

forgot this was a Mind Left Body until I heard the sound of it sneaking in.

[@tomclark7551]

12/29/13 carini..you must experience it

[@fluffhead14]

It's hard to believe you wouldn't listen to any Phish in the interim between these videos.

[@L33Reacts]

It’s very hard. I’m not gonna lie lol but I like to save the first listens for the channel. No one wants to see my third time reaction to a song it probably wouldn’t be fun lol

[@L33Reacts]

But I have been jamming chalkdust and stash a lot

[@roadto1001albums]

@@L33ReactsHave you been listening to different versions of these songs you already heard? You should!

[@chrismason6392]

It's over for you . Keep listening

[@L33Reacts]

I realized that after the first video, I’m not gonna lie 😂

[@chrismason6392]

@@L33Reacts you need to see these dudes live bro

[@TK-fk4po]

One interesting thing is that Bowies don’t usually start out like this. This one is famous partially because of the intro.

[@JackCerro]

Caught a little Three Blind Mice reference in their.

[@particle42069]

Week 6 of saying Fluffhead

[@ZachSoczka]

Fluff is cool but this dude likes that hard stuff. The composed section or "fluffs travels" is a great complex piece of music but I'm not sure if he's ready for it loll

[@seansho]

Punch You In The Eye or Run Like an Antelope or Guyute or Wilson or Carini or AC DC Bag........ or 12/31/23 The Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday full rock opera with a stage play to match it.

[@katzpdx]

They started covering Peaches en Regalia in 1986. The band was very influenced by Zappa, King Crimson, etc. I have long said that Phish is a prog rock band disguised as.a jam band. FYI, around 6:30 in your vid is the normal beginning of the song.

[@phishynugz]

You have got to do 9/14/99 Boise. Either “Down with Disease “ or AC/DC Bag”. Right up your alley and definitely edgy