Phish 12/31/16 New Year's Eve

Petrichor → Auld Lang Syne → Suzy Greenberg
with guests James Casey on saxophone, Natalie Cressman on trombone, Jennifer Hartswick on trumpet, Jeff Tanski on keys and Andres Forero on percussion.

[@patrickbrooks8186]

Petrichor is a masterpiece. It's in my top 6 Phish songs. I've been watching this performance joyfully over and over!

[@anderssondyke9919]

I have a huge connection Petrichor. It is considered my favorite song of all time, (not just of phish but of everything I've ever heard), and I would do anything to see it live. First, let me mention, I am a creative writer. I have found that my true inspiration is through music. Before I heard Petrichor, I was grabbing ideas from all over the place: books, movies, TV, and my own dreams. Although, these things weren't guiding me to write stories that I am proud of. Then, I heard Petrichor for the first time. I believe it was in September or October of 2018, and it took three listens for it to become my favorite song. I tend to listen to individual songs on a loop, and I did this with Petrichor a lot - I still do now, honestly. After I had heard this song a bunch, I began to recognize the feel of it, and the mood it put me through while listening and afterwards: it made me feel warm inside and safe (even though some of the lyrics are otherwise different). I wrote a short story and gave it the same title because it was just WAY TOO FITTING. This story was about a humble old woman named Madeline who loved rain, and that's all I will reveal because there's too much to spoil. Petrichor has its own place in my heart now, and probably will for the years to come. Ever since I wrote that story, in only two hours, I've been paying more attention to their music and only liked it even more than I have before. When I was little, I confused this band and a bunch of others because they all sounded the same to my ten-year-old mind; but now, Phish is it's own music to me and I don't think anyone else can beat their rhythm (see what I did there?) After watching this video, I've come to love them EVEN MORE. Now that phish has made the accomplishment of making me cry, I would like to say: THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE VIDEO ON KZbin!

[@joshe6226]

What other band can still be this creative, play as inspired, and be as relevant 30+ years into their career? Incredible run. Thank you Phish.

[@andrewmartin4416]

Josh E most bands dont have retarded brainwashed fans that pander to them. that is why phish gets away with this crap.

[@janbudin5900]

Andrew Martin why are you so angry and agressive? Try to figure out what and where were wrong in your life, that now makes you fill so sad. Than you ll probably release your heavy load and don t care any more if differnt people from you enjoy their lifes getting high when they drop out in this magic creazy atmosphere

[@DrowningPonyo]

Andrew Martin did you even watch this performance? you have no clue what you are saying, sir.

[@andrewmartin4416]

I was there. I have been to 8 Phish new years shows. This was by far the worst.

[@incidentalist]

@@andrewmartin4416 Yes!! It's like the Dead right before Jerry died, the fans were ok with Jerry playing like shit and encouraged it..... This recent New Years looked HORRIBLE!! The free ones we got on the tube was VERY uninspired! Wish they'd get back into more and throw away a bit of the newer songs they play!

[@butteredtoast855]

I was too busy getting married to watch the show but I watched it in my hotel room at 3 am. Awesome show! Thank you!

[@mikekilbride4575]

25 years ago on 12/31/91 I saw my first Phish show. It blew my 17 year old mind. Fast~forward 25 years. Blown again. Brilliant performance! Thank you Phish. Life wouldn't be the same without you. Happy New Year!

[@quickcuts3000]

no one cares about *your* first phish show, cool guy

[@cemetaryrun]

Worcester Memorial Auditorium. Their is a very special place in Phish's heart for the city of Worcester Ma.

[@jakejohansen1889]

Jason Martin is an ass hole of epic proportions

[@bearjam100]

Joshua Johnson

[@edwardmartin1016]

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[@17mfeldkamp]

My first NYE show and I couldn't have been happier. Trey is HEALTHY and this was the culmination of his work on Broadway and within the symphonic realm of Phish's repertoire. Brings tears to my eyes to think I get to live in this tiny corner of space at this time. Viva El Phish!

[@Jongii1980]

This was my first time at MSG and NYE with Phish. Can't say thank you enough for a very memorable evening. Happy new year to everyone!

[@littjaymo]

And the rain came down. That look on Trey's face at 12:09, yall did it man, everything was beautiful. Thank you.

[@DrowningPonyo]

everything about this performance was amazing..

[@redtyler5953]

Patrick Caya besides the choice of songs. And pretty much everything else. Worst nye I have ever attended out of 9.

[@thebuzzman13]

I watched it last night and probably five times since. A testament to less is more unlike previous years for them this was understated and simply spectacular. Petrichor was stunningly beautiful.

[@daveydonuts78]

Pure magic. Thank you, Phish!

[@sandboy007]

Smiling as usual (and laughing)...I have no idea how Trey managed to concentrate with all that going on in front of him. A true showman! :) Thanks for the nice video~

[@ZEPPHISHPELIN6]

One of the best days of my life thanks to Phish

[@billb825]

Like the re-edit to show Fishman singing "Happy New Year!" That was the best one yet. So many friggin' balloons. So. Many. Balloons. How they could play in 3-4 feet of balloons is beyond me. Brian Brown and the other techs hopefully got extra money for that show. Great, great execution.

[@ajfleming21]

Such a beautiful version of this new masterpiece.

[@ajfleming21]

Petrichor, that is. 👍🏽

[@writer125]

That was amazing and completely out of the control. A NYE's celebration that only Phish can pull off. Wish I was there. Thanx for posting this.

[@jessd7994]

Can't believe I found this. Feels like I am back there right now. Wow. Time flies

[@heathers1025]

Amazing performance of Petrichor!! Thanks for bringing in the new year in a very fun way, as always! Thanks for bringing joy into our lives and thanks to the awesome people you all work with to get your visions into realities. Happy New Year! Can't wait to see a show this year!

[@jamesstanton4970]

What a great way to bring in the new year. The fellas killed it as usual.

[@noelgarcia7465]

Man what a great experience last ear thank you guys so much!!! Can’t wait to see you guys for the second year come New Years!

[@xds900]

I LOVE PETRICHOR. Thank you Phish for your creative energy. Keep flowing.

[@bikoastal9203]

Just friggin' lovely

[@cindyc1674]

Trey is the best guitar player alive!!! Love Phish soooo much , can't wait to see them perform this summer!!

[@BizarreIoveTriangle]

Really is a beautiful song

[@Wompzalot]

right?? i heard this at rosemont last weekend. my favorite song from that night.

[@anderssondyke9919]

Petrichor is my favorite and always will be.

[@larrytaylor2692]

Phish really does the best new years shows on the planet 😊

[@LacedBacon]

All those cats and dog balloons on the stage cracked me up. The dancers were cool too.

[@barrett196]

So funny when all the animals dropped on the band. Loved this night !

[@patoofify]

I love this song so much....I had to look up the definition. I love it even more now that I know what it is talking about...one of my favorite scents in the whole wide world!!!

[@easytoslip]

this is great fun. as usual the audio is super crispy and excellent, thanks for including Jen and Natalie ♥

[@moreynkamenir7332]

Thank you for sharing so FAST with us

[@rknprs]

Simply amazing!! I can't help but keep watching this! Epic!

[@HippieShop]

Love it, this is why we have been to every NYE show since 1994! Keep it going @phish

[@RobbieTable]

The Hippie Shop jealous

[@HippieShop]

:)

[@baophan7571]

woof

[@mbglosser]

I love the huge cloud of smoke someone in the audience blows out at 7:50.

[@d.ave.g5456]

, made my day; to know you heard this one..just beautiful... . .THANK YOU

[@usernamewaster]

One of these years I'll make it there, what a great way to bring in the new year.

[@robertallan742]

HELL YES! my first phish show was a success!

[@danielbaker212]

Welcome aboard!

[@giuliettarenner1343]

A Remarkable Evening.... What an extraordinary Gift.... So Inventive,,,, Truly Beautiful and Magical creativity, ,why doesn't this have 10,000,000 Million views already....?? ***Thank You Phish*** You have outdone yourselves here with this MIRACULOUS piece of Music and Theater!!! 🎭........❄️🐟❄️

[@Stillframereplay]

F***ing epic! Congratulations! Blowing minds on a high scale! This is the setting a song like "Petrichor" deserves! Fantastic umbrella performance, loved the jugglers! Now that's what I call a NYE extravaganza and a crazy Rock & Roll Circus! Amazing job, congrats to band and entire crew for making this happen!! Next year NYE in Europe, please ;-)

[@writer125]

Who needs an Aquarium, Hot Dog & The Phish Gamehendge Time Laboratory when you have this craziness? One of the best NYE stunts ever. Thanx for posting this.

[@contactkeithstack]

walls of the cave jam was unbelievable at this show, I really hope it gets posted.

[@danielbaker212]

I can't stop watching this!!! AMAZING!!! 😍😍

[@superjavierlogan7884]

17:55 OH MY FREAKING GOD!!!!

[@cindyc1674]

LOVE Phish so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@phishphan9791]

At last! Super-cool "gag" and Petrichor is a great piece of music. Cats and Dogs!

[@TheRealForrestGeorge]

Thanks

[@CruznN4th]

simply amazing

[@ericwoodard1103]

How can one band, ONE BAND, create so many masterpiece moments?!?!? Think about it... the Tower Jam, Big Cypress, Halloween 2014, so many more??? I know this does not rank with those, but it certainly stands out as another MOMENT when Phish dials just the right numbers in. "And the rain came down and washed it all away..!" with inflatable DOGS! Of course. I love this band.

[@divinederelicts2956]

BIG CYPRESS

[@whiteheadcm]

This is incredible!!!

[@lumaz71]

compliments, guys. just awesome. now, Europe, please! :)

[@phishphan9791]

lumaz71 Japan!

[@grant5603]

lumaz71 Australia!!!!!!

[@tomselliott]

MADRID!

[@CMGuitarPlayer]

Italy pleaaaaseeeeeeeee

[@antoniopereiraRB]

london

[@jessd7994]

I saw them on the 30th as well. Best two nights of my life. Shout out to the girl who offered me mushrooms.

[@literallyshaking8019]

God I love this band.

[@DPaintingC]

So good

[@hotfintuna]

Great production. Keep them coming!

[@kevinbarry1764]

Props to the MSG clean up crew!!

[@jimn.5245]

This was so good! I wish I was there!

[@ericdifiore6388]

"You said 1,000 cat and dog balloons? I thought you said 10,000?"

[@comous]

Also...."Yup says here to dump 'em all over the band too!" LMAO

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

So glad I was here for this!

[@kathyquinn1617]

WOW. speechless. magical.

[@theogriffith2162]

Petrichor (/ˈpɛtrᵻkɔər/) is the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil. ,,,,,,I learned a new word......I've been edumacated....thanks PHISH......More trombone please LOL

[@willdrew6825]

Love the horns!

[@DAVINOENTERPRISES]

Excited to see this!

[@EscaperMusic]

Such an epic set.

[@JDKrug]

I love around 21:30 when Mike punches the balloon away

[@lyman360able]

Myself and so many others when you're there all you can do is yell thank you!

[@Iggins420]

18:28 lol that pile of balloons on stage=`D

[@Joel1063]

Outrageous! This was the best Phish New Year's ever!

[@Joel1063]

I wasn't at the '95 show, and didn't see it. I didn't even like them back then. I'm sure it was wonderful, but this was only the 2nd NYE show I saw Phish. This one rivaled the Grateful Dead NYE shows.

[@LittleDrummerChannel]

Love it!!!! You guys are always being creative and it makes me smile to see you still having fun and loving what you are doing after so many years! You guys are beautiful!!! Little Drummer Channel ;)

[@joebazeghi]

a) Natalie Cressman, you are the stuff of dreams. b) Anyone tell what Trey says after ...5...? This band is world class.

[@sasquatchmaximus680]

ain't she though?...if I were 10 years younger, not fat, had game, didn't smell weird, and wasn't married...I might reach out

[@Terrapin9614]

he says "ahhh what the fuck!" because it's a few minutes before midnight but they'd run out of song and started the countdown, so he's like WTF we might as well do this it doesn't really matter anyway (that's also why he says "well it's never to early to get out of 2016). I think they were like 3 or 4 minutes early with the drop

[@florencewallis1730]

Joe Bazeghi ppl

[@shanefischler]

So Awesome

[@phillippoggi8080]

pure genius.

[@DAVINOENTERPRISES]

soooooooooooooo sick!!!!!!

[@btezra420]

you gotta dig NYE at MSG with Phish!

[@joedap8016]

great band

[@megansenft4709]

who knew Petrichor is "the smell of rain"? beautiful song..

[@samiam7342]

that was crazy!!!

[@count-jg5ve]

Never to soon to get outa 2016... hahahah, trey didn't know what was coming.

[@davidnussbaum4639]

AND THE RAINNNNNN!!!!!

[@760ttt]

phish meets cirque du soleil

[@rdsklw]

I wonder if, some 30 plus years ago, when they made it to Nectar''s the thought of having something as epic as what 2016 and beyond will bring them ever entered their minds.

[@utriej3093]

Happy new year! This was awsome!!

[@PhamLeeBerzerker]

There's no dogs allowed on the subway today! Brilliant. Sweet new rig Trey. Lovin' it!

[@abaiah]

way to go!

[@BIGERNMcCrack]

Is it just me or is that a lotta fuckin balloons?!! IT"S A LOTTA FUCKIN BALLOONS!! lol cheers Phish, makin it rain cats n dogs. I can't help but chuckle at the wideshots of the band barely visible above a pile of dog/cat balloons lol. Can't even see Page and Fishman! lol

[@HarryGoldsmith]

13 Shows Coming up. OMG!

[@Dustinfarrell84]

amazing night!

[@lionofjudah4574]

I never got a dude with a dress? And your avatar is the dress the dude wears? WTF is happening?

[@grant5603]

RogueTalent541 that's a difficult one to explain....it's phish

[@phishphan9791]

RogueTalent541 Jesus.

[@Dustinfarrell84]

phish.net

[@paulabood7547]

HA! This is too coo. Buried in balloons!

[@BeansMaskSheen]

the petrichor from halloween was tighter, but still my favorite song from the recent album. Gotta love the production on this one though

[@phillippoggi8080]

What the fuck is this song?! Incredible, classic Phish.

[@kamb26]

Fans: no Petrichor Me: yeah I love Petrichor!

[@leonifoxton8410]

happy new year

[@jwconstruction9065]

trey combed his hair !

[@chrismonroe1523]

NICE!!!

[@brianlapay2813]

Bet you trey regrets saying: it's never too soon to get outa 2016 now., 😜

[@PaisleyWilde]

I can't believe how many balloons there were. This is unbelievable.

[@ubenza]

Gorgeous

[@trickstandbell]

Wow.

[@RTKFilms]

Imagine blowing up all those cats and dogs lol

[@TheTTBT]

If you like a pop-rock orchestra, the Polyphonic Spree really do this type of thing a lot of justice.

[@MrLibratarian]

If they would just PRACTICE, they might be something someday.... Doh!

[@jwoehler1986artist]

HEY SAMZ!!!! 🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🛸🛸🛸