Phish | 12.28.11 | Bouncing Around the Room

[@brianbelsky4024]

First time I heard this was at a farm after my friends funeral. Dave and I were old deadheads and tour buds for 20 plus years. After the funeral, all his friends and family gathered at someones farm and had a picnic in the warm spring sun. Of course rhere was a lot a Dead playing and story telling. Daves 15 year old son then gets up and cranked this song. Joyful, beautiful. The song had us smiling and dancing and I couldn't have thought of a better send off for Dave than this. Eithout fail, brings a smile to my heart everytime i hear it.

[@jamestomaszewski3374]

Was this funeral for Dave Devriendt. This sounds exactly like my friend Dave who died and we were on a farm in Goffstown NH singing this song. Small world we live in my friends.

[@brianbelsky4024]

No, he was Dave Burrows from WI. Yes it's a small world. Just goes to show that the music has a universal pull, and sometimes, the universe decides to pull like minded souls together.

[@deweytucker5413]

What a sweet story. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@Atomykpimp]

This is the first and only Phish song I’ve ever heard and 25 years later I still absolutely love it!!!

[@JJTibbetts]

This is probably the most interesting YT comment I've ever read...what a weird thing to say. And do.

[@mr.kincaid2513]

Same here lol

[@hlf_coder6272]

If you love it, why not try out a few more of their songs? If you like bouncing, I'd bet dollars to donuts you'd also like Fee. That's another great Phish introduction song that hooks a lot of people.

[@drew9927]

🫡

[@damndirtyape-k9u]

I didn't do Phish because my housemate played them exclusively and relentlessly. One day she storms downstairs, demands I sit down in the living room and listen to a song, this one. Almost 30 years of Phish joy since. Thank you, Nicole!

[@2ndDegreeBern]

this song will always embody some of my best memories

[@bigsky3072]

Once when me and my girlfriend were camping, the campers next to us played this song on a loop for 2 hours straight. I did not mind it

[@JesseDishner]

What state was this in?

[@bigsky3072]

@@JesseDishner Wisconsin, near Wisconsin Dells at a campground there.

[@inghramjay1795]

NICE! I did the same today while cleaning the house. Would be even better camping!

[@bigsky3072]

@altruistic angel yes, i believe mushrooms were involved

[@brianfergus839]

@@JesseDishner an altered state

[@geoffreywadsworth7378]

This never fails to lift my mood. Such a fun song.

[@petersnyder1241]

Geoffrey Wadsworth fuck you

[@jeffwilson1399]

Is it the song that lifts your mood? Or the past memories that resurface from listening to the song? Or both?

[@juliejarmer5849]

First time I heard/saw this was River port In St. Louis. They opened for Santana and if you wore a tie dye you got $10 off your ticket. They played this and sent beach balls flying everywhere. It was musical magic. Thank you Phish

[@liammahoney1782]

I was there!

[@juliejarmer5849]

@@liammahoney1782 Yes! Life was so good, I saw more Dead shows honestly. But was at their Who Halloween show (faked us out with Michael Jackson) as I'm from the heart of IL and we dosed and threw glitter on everything everyone ...my only regret lol

[@charlesrussell7818]

Phish doesn’t open for other bands 😂

[@juliejarmer5849]

@@charlesrussell7818 They did when they started out. AND I got see it little buddy. Get their biography and learn a thing or two before coming in like the dream crusher you are.

[@johnsmith-hb1ry]

How can people not like these guys. Its almost like saying you dont like to feel happy,

[@lcbrme138]

I don't care for Treys voice... They fuckin jam though.

[@chriskies5016]

So wonderfully true . . . I finally started listening a month ago and have yet to hear a song that doesnt fill me with joy

[@patrickruth153]

Maybe TOO happy. Got any brownies 😇

[@eyekantbeme]

If you want to be happy, listen to their song, Joy.

[@jugglerj0e]

Who cares what people think

[@ladodelapared]

This is the second time I hear this song. What a great song. Cool lyrics and a bouncy tune! Added it to my favourite tracks!!

[@juddblood1879]

That might be the biggest under statement in music history! But cool you found this version. Them, the dead and kiss have to be experienced live and even though i have them never ever listen to their studio albums. Check out a dead song from 1978 in San Fransisco on Dec 28th. Shakedown street, best version you will ever here and you ll swear Garcia and Anastasio are related some how! Lol

[@kirbyd3870]

The only band I have seen four times. I love you Phish

[@hlf_coder6272]

The only band I have seen 70 times

[@tsfurlan]

Wow, first time hearings this, refreshing originality.

[@AnvilOfTheGods]

I love how Trey sings the harmony when the crowd sings the melody.

[@tonystfa]

The crowd adds so much to this - the first version of the song I ever heard and still the best because of that!

[@PiperGlide]

I just can't get over Mike in this...plus: Have a happy day!

[@shaylalawson938]

Best jam on earth 🌍 so happy just such a cheer.

[@davehaney6217]

the last time I saw these guys was at the Tree Cafe, Portland Maine...long time ago🎉😂...and they're still awesome!

[@hlf_coder6272]

Damn, the Tree Cafe? That's a blast from the past. I'm from Maine but was just a kid when that place was still open. I always knew Phish played there a bunch of times though in the late 80s and real early 90s.

[@williamcoyle7226]

Fantastic! Wish I was there.

[@derekiswalking]

I'd always wondered why there was such a big cheer right at the start of the "round" section of the song until I saw this video and realized it was because of the isolated spotlight on Mike. One of the coolest things about getting really into a particular band is how much you love the band as a whole, but also love the band members as individuals. This moment - where the crowd gets to give an ovation to one member of the band on a predictable basis - is just so touching to me, and so much fun every time it happens.

[@suki650]

I loved seeing them in Bangor,Maine. What a treat. Darlings Pavillion. Vip tix.

[@SmokeyJoe876]

That was a great show!

[@tonystfa]

Love this clip - simple but strong video and sonically outstanding - I love the crowd's backing (or rather lead) vocals on the 1st and 2nd verses (but I guess you'd expect nothing less from MSG) This is a real gem.

[@juddblood1879]

Best shroom song ever with your buddies on a summer night in 1996 when your 20 on golf carts on a buddys property when his parents are gone! Lol

[@gracerobinson5722]

Phish! Gotta love em I saw them in a concert hall the accoustics were amazing I danced so hard for 3 straight hours!and enjoyed every second!

[@bighousedesign]

this is the only Phish song I like, thanks Lenny

[@ryansilver1210]

Magic made of music. Killer.

[@TB-tn2yp]

1996 Sugar Bush VT.....Unforgettable......

[@michaeldemarco6105]

Saw them in Burlington VT that summer

[@keith6626]

East coast love from Ct

[@andrewmcdonald9993]

Same summer Clifford ball Plattsburgh NY

[@nickmcdavid3605]

I love both in different realms. 💚💚💚

[@wendyp9086]

This always makes the day a bit better. ❤️

[@cancan397]

This song is for my dearest funny friend, Bruce! I miss you and miss your smile, I remember litany jumping into the lake off of 369. Jumping from an oilfield platform. In the dark. Into the dark pond water. Never once caring if I touched the bottom. Sending love to you! My musician, my joker, my friend. PS: I spoke to your mom, she was outside pulling weeds. Typical southern woman style. So much class.

[@vincentdinovi9708]

Once I was told that I was a "Phish newbie" and that they wouldn't play this tune live in Philadelphia where I was going to see them a third time. That kid ate his words as they played it BRILLIANTLY!!! ... what an outstanding song!!!!!!!!

[@ChrisInIndy06]

i fucking love this song

[@derekiswalking]

I remember listening to multiple audio versions of this and thinking "Why does the crowd always cheer really loud when they start the round section?" and then I watched this video and saw that it's because Mike is solo in a spotlight. I love how people in the jam scene love their bands but ALSO love the individual members of the band so much.

[@MattDLD333]

This one of the very few Phish songs that I like....this...and down with disease.

[@JaredOLantern]

And going to take a wild guess and say you only like the studio version of Down With Disease?

[@BigLobster44]

There’s no bad Phish songs IMO. Have you ever listened to full concerts of theirs? Or do you just just bounce from track to track. I bet you’d enjoy Phish if you realize they have over 100+ to 200 songs they can bust out at any given moment at a live show, which makes the way they craft their short studio tracks into amazing live performances that include improvised jams that lead to perfect segues into the next song. It sounds to me you need to give them more of a chance.

[@evangoldman5033]

@@BigLobster44 Quantity of songs doesn't equal quality. If anything, the more songs a band has... the more likely there are going to be duds/ones that just don't grab you. Maybe Matthew's listened to every song they've ever released or performed live. I recently went to my first Phish concert and it was great, had an awesome time, definitely want to see them again... but there are only 2 or 3 songs of theirs I would actually listen to on a regular basis. Nothing against the other many songs they have, but for whatever reason only a few really stand out to me.

[@kevinross6503]

Having such a shitty day…so I come to this…and I feel the. negativity lift Thanks boys

[@Rezzzzzz]

Thoroughly enjoyable.

[@jasondrinksalot2032]

Phish we need you now more than ever.

[@garychampagne6945]

To this day , best concert I have ever attended! 1994 Umass Amherst, 1998 and 99 Civic center

[@Susan-ti3hj]

Absolutely love song ❤

[@dnfree]

That time then and once again

[@VisitNewOrleans504]

Awesome video! We included it in our 2014 Jazz Fest Artists playlist!

[@collinsusanpritchard8939]

Probably love this so much because it reminds me of singing songs in "rounds" at camp as a kid.

[@Oh_I_Will]

Like Row Row…Row your boat

[@inghramjay1795]

One of my faves by them!!

[@toddgriffin9596]

Saw them live. They are from my own home town Burlington VT. They played in the restaurant I worked at on main Street called nectors

[@Phisherman86]

Nectar's...c'mon bro

[@brianwagar4512]

I'm pretty stoked

[@nathanzz2260]

vg my luv, encore!!

[@alexvimo8739]

😊Smilers Bouncin around the Room

[@arloharnish]

What a fun song!

[@Squirrelconga]

Always surprised that a cartoon never picked this song up!! 💎

[@DAVINOENTERPRISES]

A+

[@Vader66680]

excellent :)

[@toddgriffin9596]

Always the first time for everything

[@aaronwimberleymbamsf5776]

classic & timeless=] Love me some "air gordon"=]

[@jAug94]

first phish song i've ever heard, i was 3 years old when my dad turned me onto this, still awesome

[@downhillphilm.6682]

I just turned 3 years old today, love this song....

[@phlyfiremama]

I saw Phish in South Park Meadows in Austin (first show ever, altered mental state, still in the army at Ft Hood). I remember walking back from the bathroom when suddenly the whole crowd began chanting bouncing...bouncing...bouncing...and then the band broke into this song, and the hairs on my arm STILL stand up just thinking about it.

[@markcoburn2161]

Trey, thanks for the ride to Boston’s public garden as well as the spice! Then before and now once more I’m bouncing round the room! Who is it

[@ReneeKnightYogaRani]

Bouncing around the room, reminds me of the kids I teach durbaka (Arabic hand drum) to. Before I let them touch the drums, I get them learning rhythms with boom whackers. Kids are so uninhibited musically when they feel truly comfortable.

[@elijahsdad]

There are many people who make the argument that Phish is the greatest band to have ever been formed. Their argument should seriously be considered.

[@bluebassett2]

I wish the lighting director would have just used the white light on each through the entire segment. Would have made a great video, by itself.✌✌✌

[@愛-k5i]

Lyrics the woman was a dream I had though rather hard to keep for when my eyes were watching hers, they closed, and I was still asleep for when my hand was holding hers she whispered words and I awoke and faintly bouncing round the room the echo of whomever spoke and I awoke, and faintly bouncing round the room the echo of whomever spoke the place I sought was far beneath, the surface of the sea my sight was poor, but I was sure the sirens sang their song for me they dance above me as I sink I see them through a crystal haze and hear the sweet sound bouncing round the neverending coral maze, the crystal haze, and hear the bouncing round the room the neverending coral maze then before and now once more, I'm bouncing round the room that time then and once again, I'm bouncing round the room that time then and once again, I'm bouncing round the room that time then and once again, I'm bouncing round the room that time then and once again, I'm bouncing round the room, (cont) and I awoke, faintly bouncing round the room the echo of whomever spoke and I awoke, faintly bouncing round the room the echo of whomever spoke and I awoke, faintly bouncing round the room the echo of whomever spoke (cont)

[@capttrips100]

Garbage

[@tsfurlan]

Thank you

[@Moon_gazer1XD]

College boyfriend got me into Phish… Bouncing around the Room, Fluffhead, YEM, and Farmhouse are my favorites… I have him to thank for that, wherever he is 😂

[@bruceb6529]

As a player,we always found it near impossible to get out of this jam

[@blondwiththewind]

Vermont's own: PHISH!!!! (The "Great Went" in Maine '97 was primo! )

[@selenakatz3360]

Fuck yes! Mainer here. They're coming to bangor so excited

[@tdbhmusic]

@@selenakatz3360 I was at night one in the rain, was nice and chilly and an amazing start to some northeast lit wookery

[@selenakatz3360]

@@tdbhmusic my husband however was at the 97 show. We had tickets for bangor but our brother (huge phan) passed away and it was going to be my husband's 100th show. Long story short, we made his 100ths show at dicks and we had 6 Bangor tickets that we gave away and no one even freaking used. What a waste. However we got to see trey band in Colorado as well. Deffies made up for it the live stream for bangor was sick

[@MrSamuelHicks]

The audio quality on this is awesome compared to Apple Music, wow, at least on my headphones

[@mikemurray1105]

And I awoke..

[@paulgeoffreybrown1]

The rondo makes a comeback! And here's me thinking it died a strange and savage death some time in the 18th century.

[@thegrayfolded1]

Me skate boarding and picking up weed with head phones on. Then I fucking fell off the skate board.

[@nihowdy1]

Miss the lot badly.

[@thomasfurgalack2577]

"IM TRIPPIN BALLS DUDE!"

[@TheBeatlesfanyeah]

When I get my check ----------> BOUNCING AROUND ROOM 😝🤑

[@BradAltes]

Phish surprises! 0:48

[@愛-k5i]

Bouncing around the room!!

[@bobgomez712]

Look kids!!! Real music!!!

[@Mwagner055]

1:50

[@fuzpup528]

Nice

[@LindaGarcia-k4y]

Hi Phish

[@ogdannyg1]

best song ever. period. if u don't agree who the fuck cares.

[@nickmcdavid3605]

It’s their “truckin”. Sorry I’m honest. 💚💚💚

[@bigphish7499]

Damn, No more trampolines? :( Great Song None the Less !

[@tracyhall6195]

🌟 🤘 "A *LIVE* ONE" !! 🤘 🌟 👍🐸👍

[@MichaelK-n2j]

It holds up. Not out of place in their 800 plus song rotation.. Maybe it catches flack as... the one and only "hit" Phish ever had..

[@heyitsmespider6792]

Is this the last time they played this live?

[@Zenjedi99v2]

I always thought this was a better song for some trampoline action than YEM.

[@alanforehand]

FACTS

[@edwu8253]

true story!

[@headphish1]

yo

[@tsfurlan]

Yo yo

[@annkirshner4468]

Last night MSG ❤

[@TKGIOIA]

Made famous by a kids' band called The Hole In The Wall (from CT) in 1996

[@brianwagar4512]

Hey Travatron

[@johnknight5485]

Whats wrong Ross, too good for the Hut....I mean what's wrong Trey, too good for the trampoline?

[@GoldenCobraDJ]

#feelthebern

[@dylanwalls8789]

Hells yea

[@dwest8245]

I think of this song every zoom call that audio is not in sync

[@jessicabarboza4160]

Oh good to know you have a great day too and I love you and miss the family too much and enjoy your special time with you and I will be praying you have an amazing time with the kids and then I will see you soon as well as well for me and my family and we can talk later about you all soooo and I will call her and let her no longer keep us up for you to be happy with me and her husband is a good night and you are a good friend to me and I love her and I am proud of you to 😂be a great night and 😢 please and I will be there for a few days before we go to church and I will let him know if I PAC man will be there tomorrow morning and if I can get

[@garylee3893]

bouncing round the room with love abound is fun, bouncing round the room with hang ups is dangerous

[@deretreivels44]

there was an originals site before the mp3.com scandal and a band named blue garter that had a song very similar to this. Not saying it was copied as the base line is common but it was a dead cover band with some originals. They moved to mp3.com but i never downloaded it but it was there. mabye on some internet site capture. closer than stairway and spirit songs. Not phish hater, but not a big fan either

[@Doopes]

They wrote this in 83 and then recorded it in 1984... Not sure when the blue garter song was written or recorded?

[@decembria1111]

They didn't play this at Jazz Fest!!

[@drewp.weiner5065]

Are you serious???

[@tsfurlan]

It's not jazz

[@headphish1]

0:01

[@headphish1]

yo

[@jeffreydownard]

))lopp pp😅

[@relaxinandchillaxin]

It’s super ironic that the only people on earth who DONT like this song are hardcore “phish-heads”.

[@sakhba71]

really?

[@relaxinandchillaxin]

@@sakhba71 yes really. the "too cool, know it all, seen it all" phish heads talk smack about it all the time. that songs for posers and "fake" fans. I hated the same thing about dead heads. some of them were just way too cool, know it alls who had always seen a better performance of whatever song, somewhere else

[@Oh_I_Will]

And how did you determine this rubbish

[@jeffsutzer9190]

So true

[@WayneRobinson-ez1jq]

East cost version of the greatful dead

[@tonilogan3751]

elevation

[@spaceq7775]

These songs are like some kindergarten kids write the lyrics

[@wildecker4379]

Space Q similar to your grammar

[@lindakelley508]

And?

[@Isaac.Garcia666]

Then let's play school. Teacher: Alright you little fuckers new assignment. Write me a song better than Bouncing Around the Room Go ahead write me a fucking masterpeice

[@selenakatz3360]

It's not meant to be complex just fun

[@dougjackson504]

I saw them in 98, because I had free tickets with suite and balcony seats. I spent most of the time watching football and eating buffalo wings. Left halfway through.

[@nuckafacejohnson]

A free suite with a golden opportunity to experience a golden moment and the highlight for you was the football and the wings? Sounds like you were never really there, and no, we didn't notice and we didn't mind.

[@josephvandevander6848]

I used to listen to this band when I was younger, but it’s like ‘Jackass.’ I’ll be 40 in a few weeks, so I was in my early 20’s, I liked some things that would later be awkward and dumb. It’s unlistenable.

[@DeeTeeEl]

Hmmm, weird. I enjoy it more the older I get.

[@Fiil128]

there is something wrong with the arrangemang of this song.

[@tedn2926]

@@Fiil128.maybe it is the spelling