Drummer reacts to "Slave to the Traffic Light" (Live) by Phish

[@L33Reacts]

What are we doing next by Phish? I’m down for whatever! Let me know 😮

[@mutoneon]

A Live One - Stash

[@barbarjinx3802]

Run Like An Antelope 12/31/98 my favorite version.

[@barbarjinx3802]

@@benlandau4337it’s a great version. He needs to listen to this entire album.

[@kANG9393]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rniZnpSdoL5ggacsi=NwLTifeBSdUpiHaa

[@AndrewJDuddy]

Keep with A Live One. Do a Gumbo and Stash duo Or Coil and Hood duo or Wilson and YEM. All those videos would slap.

[@253spkelly253]

Can’t wait til you hit “you enjoy myself,” “divided sky” and “harry hood”

[@adamurato6467]

Vocal jam would blow his mind lol

[@travischargrove]

🎯🎯🎯

[@cjrhinehart4360]

For sure

[@draz0909]

The Hood on A Live One from 10/23/94 is ….. no words.

[@northernstardoula6184]

@@adamurato6467 The Dicks 8/30/24 YEM wooohoooo

[@wharpua]

"I wished it was longer" = a very promising response for a new Phish fan, you're in for a treat.

[@patrickmullins4552]

Wait till he gets fluffed.

[@joshuaeckhaus3170]

As a drummer, you’re going to love The Wedge, David Bowie, Mound, Reba, Ya Mar, Fluffhead, YEM, Lizards, Maze… I could go on. This is SUCH fun music to play!!

[@timbauza1370]

“Punch You in the Eye” from MSG 1995.

[@MetsikMees]

I was at that show and can confirm :)

[@auzzieamerican]

This is absolutely the way 💯

[@tbangert2584]

This is a great suggestion. NYE 95 is considered one of the best Phish shows ever.

[@tbangert2584]

This. It kicks off one of their greatest shows. NYE 1995 at MSG.

[@MetsikMees]

I still remember how when they launched into the song, the seats, floors, and walls of MSG shook like an earthquake with the dancing of thousands. Only felt that one other time in my concert history, The White Stripes at the Orpheum in Boston.

[@stoneystank7355]

Date of this performance is 11-26-94, my 1st show. You've discovered the best band ever brother, really excited for you!

[@BrowningBridges]

Hampton 10/25/96 for me! Back when I was at ODU, and I bought a ticket the day of the show!! Haha...oh the good ole days

[@shiannesmith6877]

How have I never heard these guys...

[@mutoneon]

We like the arenas and sheds more than big stadiums, generally speaking 😜

[@chunksloth2746]

Cause you’re young. They were the number selling band ticket wise in the 90’s.

[@Wzrd100]

Cuz you were born in the year 6877 and by that time Phish was long forgotten

[@kevinjustich2131]

Better late than never. Get to a live show ASAP while they are still touring.

[@samjonathanjowett]

​@@mutoneonalso Cancun resorts

[@draz0909]

Taste from 7/22/97. You can hear the band playing though frightening close bolts of thunder and lightning, and it’s like they are jamming on the highest human level against the fiercest of storms. One of the most astonishing performances ever played.

[@averyprice9422]

The snare work on Limb By Limb is insane

[@travissweny6031]

You ain't lying

[@rexxx4fun]

I love that you understand and appreciate how Fish is the glue that holds it all together. Can't wait to see how your mind gets blown by watching Limb by Limb live from '97 at the IT festival.

[@NilsDervinger]

IT was 1998 :) Great Went was 1997 I can confirm as I was there for both :)

[@phoreverdead3365]

I was gonna say, IT was def not a 90s fest

[@wharpua]

@@NilsDervinger IT was in 2003. 1998 was Lemonwheel. All three (Went included) took place in Limestone, Maine, which is basically the furthest to the Northeast you can go in the US.

[@NilsDervinger]

@@wharpua I was there just got the events mixed up... Yes Lemonwheel in 1998

[@FlowerSupply420]

If instrumental prog jam is your favorite type of music…welcome home.

[@paulehney4581]

Wow, that's a awesome tune.

[@seansho]

Punch you in The Eye, Run Like an Antelope, Harry Hood, Stash, Divided Sky, The Squirming Coil, Split Open and Melt, Cavern, Guyute, Carini, Rift, It's Ice. Its really hard to go wrong with Phish the trick is to surrender to the flow.

[@johnnylivesay336]

What's so great is that he instantly appreciates Phish, but hasn't gotten to 1997 yet!

[@averyprice9422]

😂 for real tho...and 98..

[@Kerazen123]

OMG that was amazing🎉 i want to hear more too!

[@justinroy3622]

Jon fishman is such a beast of a drummer, and no one has ever heard of him!

[@corawheeler9355]

This is really good ... enjoyed it a lot ... more please

[@disguyhere972]

One of there best set closers in their catalog. Fan favorite. I love it. Again I recommend Fluffhead. It recommend the Hampton March 6 2009. They had been on hiatus since 2004 and hadn’t played the beloved song since 2002. In 2009 they returned. When you listen to this show, you will notice that they open with Fluffhead, incidentally for the first time in 18 years and only opening with it five total times up to that point. The audience immediately knows what song it is in a few notes. That joy expressed in that song after what was thought to be a forever breakup, was immeasurable. Highly recommend ❤️

[@gzaq]

my favourite track from this album is "Simple"... that riff, those vocals, the tempo, unforgettable

[@bryanmendezdesign]

8/14/93 Tinley Park Set II will literally give you everything you need. Long time fan here. Enjoy

[@Jedoihoi]

I've had that show on cd for years, its a great one

[@alan-daniel]

love seeing someone discover and start to fall in love with these guys. As others have said, Harry Hood is a must, as is Divided Sky; Down with Disease from 9/6/2015 is one of my most-listened-to jams (especially if I need something to cheer me up or something), as is the 12/30/19 Tweezer (that one's a somewhat daunting 35 minutes long, but it has one of the coolest, smoothest passages they've ever done)

[@larryinfl80]

Literally just scratching the surface of the epicness of this band. They will be a part of my life til I die most likely.

[@randomperson-dy6kj]

There’s live footage with great audio on YT of the best Taste ever played: 7/22/97 Walnut Creek Amphitheater, Raleigh. It’s amazing (and I was there for that one! 🙌)

[@Juancilra]

That version really brings the thunder.

[@draz0909]

I just suggested this as well. There is a dvd release, and the band plays right into the fiercest of thunder and lightning storms, matching its intensity to an astonishing peak!

[@jakethehead281]

Just listen to this whole album!

[@joshzee4441]

Phish is addictive! World needs more phish!

[@ubik2388]

And the trip down the Phish rabbit hole continues. I can't wait to watch the Tweezer melt your mind.

[@travischargrove]

I’ve been seeing phish since 94 and I still have my mind blown every time I see them. Really enjoying watching you discover our little secret

[@ericcarman4454]

They're best friends, they have a deep respect for each other, they listen to each other, and they don't let their egos get in the way of reaching higher and deeper for collective musical bliss. Go see them live. It's a beautiful thing.

[@marckusel5602]

Check out Phish doing the Who Quadrophenia or the Beatles White Album or Treys solo stuff all 🔥

[@thomasmacdougall6530]

Such a joy to see a younger kid that really gets it discovering this. Trey doesn’t play as many notes these days but they are still amazing.

[@jeffgallucci4558]

Icculus was the first song i ever heard by phish. I would check out any version, but the one on their album Junta is what hooked me for the past 30 years

[@jeffgallucci4558]

And if Chalkdust blew your ever loving mind.. the Stash from A Live One will "Melt" you into "Oblivion"

[@mikelabomusic7782]

11:23 😂 Welcome to the party, pal! ❤ It made me laugh when you said the guy who yelled at that one part is “forever immortalized.” One terrific aspect of phandom is listening to a show you attemded and hearing yourself unable to contain your joy. I try to be mostly quiet at shows because it’s such a wonderful experience to dial in, listen, and engage with their playing. Blaze on, y’all. The tires are the things on your car that make contact with the road.

[@CesarHernandez-nh1wz]

Stash from the same album (A Live One) is an all-time version.

[@ccozic88]

I remember my “birthday” - so enjoyed these 2 Phish vids

[@ccozic88]

You should check out something that showcases Mike Gordon - weekapaug groove - 🤯

[@melissakhalar1842]

I love Phish!

[@FukuokaTwist]

Listen to You Enjoy Myself or Stash from this same album!

[@hesh8367]

The Squirming Coil was pretty smokin on it, too.

[@112358dave]

You picked a great tune. Tight, punchy, seemingly infinite musical dexterity. I remember just getting into phish in the 90s. Was home from college, just got this dbl live cd, smoked a bowl and threw some headphones on. This song in particular got me hooked and I’ve not looked back since.

[@jeanphilippebaye1713]

I discovered this group because in 1995, they performed the entire album "Quadrophenia" by The Who live (CD released from this live). And through this, I got to know an excellent group.

[@cshubs]

I was there! It was the Halloween show at the Rosemont Horizon, Detroit.

[@RossRosengren]

I was at this show. The Orpheum did these guys justice. It's beautiful to see this band celebrated by cool young cats. Check out Gamehenge, Sacramento 93

[@whaleoilbeefhooked62]

I'll be listening to more of this for sure,no worries about that!

[@joee555]

worth trying the same song but more recent, just to see how they've matured. also, divided sky is mandatory listening

[@L33Reacts]

That’s actually a really good idea. Thank you for saying that!

[@maine420grow]

The drummers name is John Fishman. One of his nicknames is fish. He's so good they named the band after him.

[@thomaswuensch7239]

Welcome to the family!

[@BrowningBridges]

Rift, Taste, and Punch you in the eye are personal faves.

[@kevinjustich2131]

To your point about collecting your thoughts- that is common after Phish jams. Can’t even count the number of times I’ve been speechless at live shows.

[@dawntucker5052]

Please do more! Please??! 😮

[@jayredz7807]

Whomever been feeding you Phish suggestions has been A1! I'll add "Reba" or Fluffhead! Both but especially Reba truly showcases Fishman on drums

[@TobiasSmith-u9b]

I was just thinking that myself. A Live One is a great introduction. Sometimes, I see Phish reactions on KZbin where I am just like, why is this what you recommended. Have seen a bunch of them where random 2010s performances that were not even particularly notable in the grand scheme of Phish performances were recommended. I am not hating on Phish from recent years, but if you are going to introduce someone to them, start with stuff from the 90s.

[@AB-oe2ud]

My dude, u get it! Try Fluffhead or Hood

[@netfacemusic]

Do "It's Ice" from Clifford Ball

[@bobschenkel7921]

The best export from Vermont since Ben & Jerry's. Saw them about ten times, all in the 90's, and they were astonishing. Since you already did "Chalkdust Torture" my next recommendation would be, like barbarjinx suggests, is "Tweezer", and or "You Enjoy Myself", or even "Esther". A very deep rabbit hole to explore.

[@BrowningBridges]

Hampton '98, they rekeased a 6 disc CD box set from this show!! One of the greatest shows ever!!

[@Hanssologuitars]

Trey wrote that song in 7th grade. How about that. Also PROVIDENCE BOWIE!!!

[@randomperson-dy6kj]

too much too soon lol

[@joshuacumming4132]

Lassie…lassie….

[@averyprice9422]

Also golgi in 7th grade... dude is nuts

[@mattreynolds612]

I've listened with you for awhile now and you've finally stumbled on to my favorite band. Please do more live Phish 🙏 ✌💃🕺

[@jamessomers8808]

Get you a nice big bowl of gumbo please. It’s fresh.😂❤

[@2n4alteredminds]

Guyute by Phish , is different than most of the other suggested song here in the comments, it's a great example of the tension then release.

[@chunksloth2746]

Just get 6/11/94 it’s on KZbin. Down with disease or a new chalkdust that are less than 8 min. Antelope or You enjoy myself from that show if you want absolute volcanic fury and mayhem.

[@DouglasNagel-sd3he]

I was at that show. The only Phish show that I passed out. Had to sit for half the show. Intense and weird vibes vacuum cleaner sucking sound in the lobby.

[@fals_one]

Loved this, keep 'em coming. Random YT algo FTW on this one!

[@AvatarKnownAsNathanielPeters]

Nice he came back for more❤😂❤

[@bobschenkel7921]

The Phish lineup, since day one: Trey Anastasio-Guitar and Vocals, Mike Gordon-Bass and Vocals, Page McConnell-Keyboards and Vocals and Jon Fishman-Drums and Vocals.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Oh yeah, don't forget Chris Kuroda, aka CK5, their exceptional Lighting Director, THE BEST in the business.

[@alvarhanso6310]

Page joined in May 1985, rhythm guitarist/vocalist Jeff Holdsworth left after he graduated in 1986 (as well as contributing Possum and Camel Walk). Not to mention Marc Daubert who was briefly a percussionist prior to Page joining.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Okay, okay, since the recording of "Junta". I knew there was someone out there who would go ALL the way back. And what about The Dude, peripheral member Jim Marshall, isn't he on the list too? LOL.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Excuse me, The Dude of Life. Gotta be correct.

[@E-d1d3]

​@@bobschenkel7921tom marshall

[@samaloy]

It’s so funny watching them play because they do all of these amazing things but they all look so casual about it. If you watch Fish play, he looks like he’s barely breaking a sweat but he is doing so much cool stuff.

[@robertjewell9727]

Used to see these guys Sunday or Monday night's play at a little though renowned local bar called Nectar's before they became the big phenom they did and the first time my jaw it the floor.

[@Coquinagirl]

It swung along in interesting ways. A very nice performance. “a sight to behold through my ears” lol

[@phishedilive9770]

Hey man, glad you finally dove into the greatest live band of all time. Before we throw you head first into the deep end (Type 2 jams). Check out the (Type 1) version of “Down With Disease”, Star Lake ‘98. You’ll enjoy more of the instrumental unity you just heard. ✌️

[@timhaines2894]

Phish IMO and in my experience is a full sensory experience. I’d highly recommend watching a live performance to understand what I mean. Id recommend the song “Roggae” from the Bakers Dozen Live at Madison Square Garden as a good starting point.

[@AndrewJDuddy]

Keep going with A Live one. If you really want to get twisted try stash. Or the beauty of Harry Hood. I think you'd like Wilson too. A short rocker. If you like the Prog then go ahead and Jump into the goat : You Enjoy Myself. Songs like Slave to the Traffic Light, Harry Hood and Reba, all have Prog rock sections and then land into this semi improvised building sections were they take it from very soft to super scorching full on bliss in your face. It's the best.

[@Phished123]

I always think about being a guy who on the older recordings where you can pick out individual voices in the crowd better what its like being for example, the guy who yelled "YEAAAAAAH!" during the quiet part.

[@jasongregorius96]

Definitely continue with Stash and You Enjoy Myself from this album.. hell just do the whole damn thing it’s a flawless live album

[@alvarhanso6310]

You're gonna love Stash and Harry Hood. Stash is exceptional tension and release, the one they chose for A Live One, 7/8/94, is still the best one they've played. You Enjoy Myself is a Zappa-esque composition that is a main reason their original second guitarist quit the band, as it signaled an insane level of complexity in their new music. I remember a transcription of it in Guitar Player years ago started off with 46 different chords Trey uses throughout. The Bass and Drum breakdown will give you an idea of how good Gordo is on the bass.

[@brandonmartin-zt5rs]

I was at the “Stash” show. First set Gamehendge!

[@alvarhanso6310]

@@brandonmartin-zt5rs IMO, the best Gamehenge, and best Gamehenge show. GameHoist is my least favorite. The 1993 one is good, but the Nitrous intro and great narration in a summer tour full of great narration, especially 6/22/94 Icculus. But Lee's not ready for that yet. The 7/16/94 Antelope at Sugarbush ought to be in his wheelhouse.

[@StephenAnderson-f9u]

Limb By Limb

[@phantomtouch7049]

the drums were written as an impossible challenge for Fishman to play

[@briancullen9575]

I once levitated listening to this, true story. It was one of the coolest experiences of my life.

[@LandsharksTCMi]

Hey not hating here.. as a 30 year Phish fan we're very happy to welcome you to the Pond... That said, it's not "demonetize" I think you're looking for "Demonize"...lol Also it's Ana- Stay - shio BTW way way would anyone give you shit for the name of a song written, played likely before you were born? I don't understand it.. ANYWHOZ really like your channel glad you're letting a whole lotta people get to know about Phish.. PS. I'm also learning about new artists as well...

[@ChrisAddotta5373]

Listen to that fucking crowd bro!!! The Energy of it ALL>

[@timbeatty8411]

Just listen to live songs by Phish! Thanks for reacting to PHISH.

[@GregsBassWorld]

You are ready. Keep going w this album: Hood, Tweezer, YEM...🕺🏼

[@LandsharksTCMi]

Run like an Antelope

[@draz0909]

Antelope: Nov. 30, 1995, or December 29, 1997.

[@phunkyjunkee]

I’m totally following this transformation❤

[@TheLordsofMidlothianRVA]

Everything on a live one is good, but definitely Stash and You Enjoy Myself.

[@swinslow326]

You Enjoy Myself - A must stop on the Phish listening tour. If you were blown away by Chalkdust and Slave to the Traffic Light, you haven't heard anything yet. You need to hear this song.

[@clearydesign]

Check out some newer Phish. I got a nice 41 minute Tweezer this summer in St. Louis

[@phantomtouch7049]

must listens from that album - You Enjoy Myself, Stash & Tweezer

[@ChrisAddotta5373]

FIshman is a super busy drummer and yet it Never sounds like overkill. He is a true Master of the skins. This little short dude who wears a Dress and also plays the Vacuum.

[@jayredz7807]

*mumu 😉

[@ChrisAddotta5373]

@@jayredz7807 yes. Mumu.

[@jayredz7807]

@@ChrisAddotta5373 Greazy Physique

[@ericzar4470]

Thank you! ❤

[@thomaskish8308]

You’re getting closer to the Harry Hood. Trust me, do it.

[@daverazel3308]

12/31/93 🎉

[@randomperson-dy6kj]

@@daverazel3308Yes!!

[@blackflame91]

Just wait until you hear their improvisational skills...true mind meld in the highest form

[@Forbin777]

Slave is great in the set closer or encore slot, but I’ll take it anywhere in a show. One of the best pieces of music by this band, so pretty.

[@barbarjinx3802]

This is another good one. But trust me, that 30 minute tweezer is one of the best things you’ll ever hear and you will wonder where those 30 minutes went in a flash. You Wnjoy Myself is the other big killer where you think time stops. And Squirming Coil to finish the show with a beautiful piano solo.

[@helzevec]

I've heard people say over the years that "A Live One" is an album for fans, implying that it is perhaps not the best for new listeners. With the exception of the Tweezer on this album, I couldn't disagree more. You can argue about better versions of the songs on this album from different shows over the years, but that misses the point. ALO captures Phish in their element and their prime like no other Phish album does. And it's not just the band itself, it's the sound quality on the album. Far too many live Phish recordings make the band sound like they're playing in a fishbowl. ALO sounds like you're in the arena and captures the crowd energy of that era. As a fan who had the privilege of seeing shows in the 90's, if I put ALO on in the car and turn up the volume, I'm instantly transported back to a cold fall night going to an east coast arena to see the band. For those who couldn't experience that, ALO is the next best thing.

[@newusernamehere4772]

Id say the Tweezer on this album is actually essential for new listeners, plus 400ug of LSD or a few blasts of DMT

[@hereintheyear]

LIMB BY LIMB

[@ledhed5553]

Looking forward to more phish content brother man ✌️

[@cglukes]

Glad youre continuing down this path! Haha enjoy man

[@tomclark7551]

Great 94 bowie from that show too

[@harpua7859]

If you can find it, Bathtub Gin from 8-17-1997 at The Great Went festival is one of the most popular jams. Also Bathtub Gin from the Murat Theater 8-13-1993

[@fluffhead14]

YOU ENJOY MYSELF

[@filmpopmovie]

It’s a right of passage for any drummer to pick an entire live phish show and listen solely to Jon Fishman.

[@joshuacumming4132]

Checkout their secret set from their festival last month. 8/16/2024. It’s on their KZbin channel. You’ll love it

[@mikekeenan8085]

Farmhouse and Sample in a Jar are musts!

[@craiger991gm]

Phish should become a weekly feature :) Early track: Fee from Junta album, Classic Track: Divided Sky from "The Great Went" festival, Current track: Hey Stranger 7/19/2024 kzbin.info/www/bejne/raPcf5esap6njZY

[@cchiara420]

Divided Sky Clifford Ball. End of story.

[@geoffadavis]

They were without a doubt influenced by Mahavishnu Orchestra. Trey thought he was going to be a composer so a lot of their early stuff sounded like it could have been done by a symphony or an orchestra, but it was done by a four man rock band.

[@L33Reacts]

I swear I heard it. I’m glad you agree. It sounds fantastic! What a great band to be influenced by (of many probably)