What jam would you suggest for a future episode of Anatomy of a Jam?
@AJMasko-xo6zk6 жыл бұрын
Split Open & Melt 12/31/99
@blakekenney80796 жыл бұрын
amarguitar simple 7/15/17
@BlackMath696 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ6Vfp-JpNmbgMU
@Samlikes2ski6 жыл бұрын
fukuoka twist > jam
@wharf_rat80966 жыл бұрын
I'll add two I think would be awesome - Hood from 12/31/93 and the Chalkdust from Camden 7/10/99.
@PhantasyKingpin5 жыл бұрын
I have always felt like "jam" was a language I could hear and understand but not speak or write. This is like the Rosetta Stone of improvised music and I think it may be the key to world peace.
@jackstraaw335 жыл бұрын
This is like 30 for 30, but for Phans. Freaking awesome! Thank you so much!
@albumreviewwithgregpotters8095 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been a musician for 34 years and I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything as interesting as this. I am certainly a fan of Phish and I was there that evening when they played this. It is a memory I will cherish forever. The fact that this jam, this specific jam has lived on this long is beyond exciting. Great job Amar. This is superb.
@noturnleftunstoned722 жыл бұрын
I have the head of the burnt effigy from WENT in my living room lol. I FULLY remember this Gin and it left us all truly in tears of joy. The whole fest was bonkers.
@MrYatesj14 жыл бұрын
I am speechless, not by the boys amazing musicianship but by your analysis and beautifully pieced together video mini documentary.
@PettiMusicStudios6 жыл бұрын
dude - unbelievable analysis - and incredible video editing. well done.
@mawilbur42 Жыл бұрын
Went was my first Phish show and over 25 years and 100+ shows later, this Gin is still my absolute favorite. Others come close, but this one always stuck because of the fumbling recovery by Trey and Fishman. It is just a beautiful jam. Thanks for breaking this down the way that you did! Great video!
@lzylightnin5 жыл бұрын
I teared up a little at the end.
@smbedzyk5 жыл бұрын
I listen to the went Gin on repeat (4:44 - 14:44) daily, sometimes for hours on end. I didn't know I could appreciate it anymore than I already did. This analysis is a fantastic portrayal of Phish as a whole through one little pinhole of a jam. The musical history lesson, tying in Rhapsody... I had no idea! 10/10. Thank You for making this.
@ello_ello_ Жыл бұрын
i think you deserve some kind of award for your productions . cheers
@PhishyBongwaters5 жыл бұрын
This should fall under "best guitar lessons ever"
@therealtimshields5 жыл бұрын
This is unreal. Well done. Love the Gershwin crossover/history lesson.
@patrickmcnally44955 жыл бұрын
Dude I just had an insane emotional response to this video, and the breakdown within. Literally almost crying at my desk at work. Beautifully analyzed and expertly put into words, what I feel during those moments. Bravo
@pwebb346 ай бұрын
I cried.
@ThomasAlanRugg5 жыл бұрын
Most bands spend years creating songs to be proud of...Phish has created several dozen, practically on the spot. That is the answer to why people travel several hundred to thousands of miles to see them.
@blakenorman48226 ай бұрын
I was there, the air way up there just felt different that weekend, the music just seemed crisp and clear, oh and the parking was second to none too
@py1te5 жыл бұрын
To this day my favorite weekend of seeing the boys live. This Gin is my all time favorite jam. Electric.
@blakenorman48223 жыл бұрын
There with you, the sound there was different than anywhere else I've been, it just seemed so open and booming, cant really describe it, like the old saying just had to be there
@moheganson6 ай бұрын
1997 was best year of Phish
@soyounoat2 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, the most perfect note ever played by Trey is heard in this video @ 18:31 (happens over that one second). It's the twisting howl that ends that long whirling climax. 25 years later this Gin still gives me ecstatic chills. Excellent choice Mr. amarguitar.
@stongersjumanjers370615 күн бұрын
This is the greatest KZbin video of all time
@vyomdeepansh6 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna be honest, I had no idea what was this video about and I was not really into Phish. After watching the video, I'm really tempted to learn their technique, style and I feel a little more intelligent. Thanks for these great videos, man.
@johnfunk75686 жыл бұрын
Vyom Deepansh : I just discovered Phish 6 months ago and I stopped learning keyboards and went back to guitar because Trey opened up so many landscapes for me to explore.
@vyomdeepansh6 жыл бұрын
I know right!
@travisalexander73026 жыл бұрын
all of the members are powerhouses...
@JoeBoomerMusic6 жыл бұрын
Greatest band of all time.
@brucebrandy94335 жыл бұрын
@@travisalexander7302 perfectly said, spot on.
@AtomicHarpua5 жыл бұрын
This is so well done. Nice job. When someone wants to know "why Phish?" ... this is what I'll show them. It's why I've always called them musicians' musicians.
@NotRightMusic6 жыл бұрын
Wow man - that was really something else! This video alone just might have the ability to turn some people onto Phish. Or at least help many understand what's going on. I love this "Anatomy of a Jam" idea. Top editing as well. Drew me in from beginning to end and taught me a lot. Now I think I'm gonna go listen to some Great Went!
@nf31262 жыл бұрын
Totally #$@%!ing agree
@danvivian601811 ай бұрын
Not sure how this just showed up in my feed 5 years later (thanks algorithm) - but this is awesome.
@magickbeans2 жыл бұрын
This is the best video on the internet relating to phish. I went to music school. This is gold. I just can't even. Dude thank you!!!!
@itoaraziofficial50485 жыл бұрын
This. Was. AMAZING. Thank you. The musical knowledge of this band is unparalleled.
@jacobgyo6 жыл бұрын
7:55 this is why Jam Bands are just the best and especially Phish. They listen off each other and they now have diffrent codes and movements to show when to move on or stay or when to change tone. Its insane!
@Piperredworm5 жыл бұрын
You are my new favorite you tuber. Your educated musical perspective adds to depth of understanding the “IT” of Phish. Blessed to be present for this event, thanks to some amazing friends, your insights help me understand what happened. I bet you are a monster musician. Your production level is off the charts, I can’t wait share you amarguitar.
@jackaro2 Жыл бұрын
I was there ;-) Pushed to the front for one set... transcendent. Afterwards, we're walking back to camp and my buddy Ted says "Trey didn't hit a sour note! Awesome video. I didn't know about the Rhapsody connection.
@gottajiboo404 жыл бұрын
Wow. I'm 43. Saw my first show in 1993. I was present at The Great Went for this jam. I've listened to the Went Gin a million times since. However, your incredible analysis of this jam made me feel like I was hearing it again for the first time. Excellent work on this. I'm surprised I am just now stumbling upon this, 2 years later.
@johnbilbo86392 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite gin ..ive had this song stuck in my shity disc player ..so i listened to for 3 yrs driving all over the country whether i liked or not ...i ended up loving it ..it became my road song ..i still jam it every fuckn time as i shove off for another adventure...thank u for the video
@jazzbluegrassdead5 жыл бұрын
I can't believe I only just discovered this gem of a video. My son and I are avid Phans. Placing Phish within the history of American music is brilliant and so insightful. Gershwin! I understand now why my 60 year old lady self is loving this band so much.
@danielnamm90636 жыл бұрын
Hey, never commented on a KZbin video before but had to on this one...I've watched that Went Gin video 100+ times over the years. As a musician and avid student of Phish shows, it was truly remarkable to see you break it down this way. Must have taken a lot of time and effort. Excited to follow your channel more closely, and keep up the great work - lots of people enjoy it.
@ItisTripp Жыл бұрын
@amarguitar, PLEASE do everything’s right from 12-30-18 the last 4 minutes is truly the greatest improvised piece. GOATED
@berryseinfeld67724 жыл бұрын
Finally a non cringe Phish KZbinr. These are GREAT vids.
@brbadge4 ай бұрын
Oh god I cringed the whole time. It’s fucking basic as shit. The only thing that saves this piece of garbage is Treys inspired playing.
@stevesarro57196 жыл бұрын
This version still gives me chilly bumps. Top notch improv, it doesn’t get any better then this. Whisks me back to the Went every time I hear it. Thx for the dissection, fascinating stuff!
@ts73036 жыл бұрын
Concept and execution of these Anatomy of a Jam videos are great- do more of these!
@phishphan493 жыл бұрын
dude how does this not have more views - i don't know the music term and you explained something that i love brilliantly and understandably. 90's phish was something else.
@marcoescuandoles8681Ай бұрын
Truly genius content. Thank you for shedding light on the magic behind the music!
@jacksonsneed76895 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable analysis!! Also, your statement at the end: "Because it's never just about the notes, the chords, the scales, but it's about our ability to come together and appreciate the magic . . that they create." That's a great way of summarizing that indescribable feeling you get when you're at a Phish show, be it the 1st, or the 127th. It's that feeling that's so hard to describe to someone who asks you: "so what's a Phish show like?" We always end up telling 'em some variation of: "You just have to experience it." Thank you for this PHANtastic video!! Sub'd!!
@nbaxe8 ай бұрын
I love this video so much. Revisit it every couple years. Thank you!
@bryanwinchell24859 ай бұрын
Man, this was such a GREAT video----the production, the narration, the musical teaching, the cultural appreciation---I could go on. All I know is I'm glad I watched it. I'll keep it in my back pocket for friends who are open to learning more about what makes Phish so great.
@RumpleRonHogan Жыл бұрын
"...spontaneously craft a masterpiece out of thin air" 👏👍
@equa2 жыл бұрын
Great breakdown, I really appreciate thoughtful explanation of theory in this wonderful jam.
@revfunk88235 жыл бұрын
These are always simply astonishing
@treywilkerson96205 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining this in a way that I can understand.
@CuThUlUiSbOsS5 жыл бұрын
I conclude with all of the other comments, you fucking killed it on this video. Great job breaking down an otherworldly jam
@MikeOBrienSDDeadHead3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Dude, thank you thank you thank you so much! My whole life I've been listening to live music and am an average guitar player. Have always been at awe and appreciated watching pros like this have a conversation on stage. my brain has always been able to recognize the shifts and the changes and the natural reactions that come from it, but the way you broke it down and explained it is one of the coolest things that I've ever seen I appreciate it so so much. It definitely has put a lot of context to what I had felt all along and I'm so glad that I stumbled across you. I've subscribed and now plan on watching many of your videos you are awesome thank you
@scottpitner4298 Жыл бұрын
These takes on their art are great!
@Moblar43 жыл бұрын
thank you for making this! beautiful analysis
@giarc03 жыл бұрын
I still watch this video at least once a week. What a fantastic video and explanation.
@Uncle_Remus4205 жыл бұрын
So incredible. Thank you. My composition degree feels useless now!
@brightspark89003 жыл бұрын
Such a great video. What a way to start the day!!!
@ryanjones4150 Жыл бұрын
This is great. It's something I can share with people to introduce them to Phish to understand partly what they are about. Steve Lillywhite, who produced Billy Breathes, described they way they improvise as being similar to how a flock of birds flies together. I like that. I always say that I'm not a Phishhead, I just like their music, but I think I am becoming one.
@Bulldawg19755 жыл бұрын
Incredibly well done! Wow. Thanks for all the hard work, and one of my all time favorite improvisations.
@mywire5 жыл бұрын
This breakdown takes me to a new place. I was there in 97’ going crazy but you explain this in a way that makes me see what I was hearing. Unreal breakdown of an amazing song
@illegalsmilez Жыл бұрын
Good Lord this is incredible stuff
@brianterrill10715 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I really appreciate this. Thank you
@peteconnell44365 жыл бұрын
This made is cry. You are unbelievable
@travissweny60315 жыл бұрын
did not think I would watch this whole thing but this was absolutely fascinating
@Fenderman1236 жыл бұрын
Unreal how much this has helped my playing. Thanks.
@gratefulzen42326 жыл бұрын
Wow Amar!! Another fine example of your ability to dissect a very special phish jam, not only theoretically but also historically. You have something very special here in these videos, I've noticed it since day one and I can't wait for the next one. Seriously man, thank you...
@PlainLamp5 жыл бұрын
I kept putting watching this video off... that was the best video I’ve seen on improvisation EVER! Thank you 🙏
@jamesboyd9855 жыл бұрын
Outstanding job
@jordanblack22502 жыл бұрын
Love how describes one of his sounds as "classic trey"
@kenannand18703 жыл бұрын
Well thought out.
@markhoyt136 жыл бұрын
Love this video, thanks. Always knew that Gordon note was the turning point of the jam but didn't realize the specifics. Great explanations. Been self taught for 20+yrs but really appreciate this in depth explanation.
@troyvan69524 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video
@iamthetoe5 жыл бұрын
So good...takes me back to this unforgettable moment in time. Thank you for bringing it back!
@blakekenney80796 жыл бұрын
Dude your the man!!!! The way you break it down is genius!
@hanger1296 жыл бұрын
Amar, these videos are incredible and have allowed me to experience and understand Phish in a whole new way. This video in particular makes me so excited to have tangible evidence to the things I hear in these jams but can't quite articulate. It has also helped me appreciate the members of the band in a way that I didn't before. I've known they are expert musicians but to see the actual evidence of how they drive the jam in a new direction or support one another's improv is so rewarding! Thanks again and keep up the great work!
@conjandysecurity Жыл бұрын
One of their greatest pieces and they fought halfway through.
@jameshaff65746 жыл бұрын
This is really awesome man, love the history behind the song! Keep up the great work!
@LyteSydeShill6 жыл бұрын
You do such an amazing job defining what Phish is all about. Thank you.
@atamagashock3 жыл бұрын
That was as epic as The Went Gin itself!
@jushyd6734 Жыл бұрын
This was awesome. Thank you
@bpcionek6 жыл бұрын
Outstanding. One of the best videos I’ve seen in a long time. Can’t wait for the next installment.
@scotdempsey38975 жыл бұрын
Good work my friend. As someone who was there and it was amazing. I've been chasing that jam ever since that day.
@djaldd4206 жыл бұрын
I've never thought of the 'love to take a bath' singalong being a take on dirty hippies, just seems like a really good line at the right moment. I can see it now but never occurred to me.
@gagaface266 жыл бұрын
God damn this is incredible stuff. Thank you so much, from a musician.
@gagaface266 жыл бұрын
Like seriously, I just want to comment 4,000 times over how much I love this analysis of one of my favorite jams ever.
@TylerHoff4 жыл бұрын
Solid insights into the magic of this music! Thank You!🙏👍
@BackcountryBanter6 жыл бұрын
Man... what a great breakdown. Everything was so well done. Can't wait for more, thanks!
@iTomAnks6 жыл бұрын
This is incredibly well done! I'm looking forward to more analyses, and I'd love to see a video of the Tahoe Tweezer analyzed
@LexTomKy5 жыл бұрын
So very well done, dude. I hate to say "those of us classically trained know this", but we do, and it's why we love going to shows. We may not know the exact modes they've moved through or even know exactly how the development got us to whatever point in the jam, we know they are following true music theory, not just a wondering jam. I knew it the moment I started listening to them. I wonder how many of us are classically trained/got degrees in music?
@Sou1So1di3r6 жыл бұрын
I am absolutely in love with your channel. I LOVE the theory in it. Can't wait for more!
@evilsponge76 жыл бұрын
this is brilliant.
@easytoslip4 жыл бұрын
I like the sub sections you added. This is still one of my favorite vids of yours
@thomasbenwall71105 жыл бұрын
Epic jam, awesome video. Thanks dude!
@phattskis5 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely amazing. Thank you. I have said since that night that the Went Gin was better than the amazing Murat Gin of 1993, which in many circles was considered the best. This deconstructs it for guitar players who love to improvise (like me) and for phish geeks (also like me) that love where a jam can go but would not understand progressions, mixolydian or even major scales, and how the players intertwining with their own HEY and leading into a different direction ultimately into Type 2 jamming. Well done!!
@kennymeola35113 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done!
@DanielAllenLuka6 жыл бұрын
this made me happy in the best way
@trinocular6 жыл бұрын
please keep doing these!! this was fantastic and totally fascinating.
@annemarieheckert48903 ай бұрын
I was there! 🎶
@vtgreenmt5 жыл бұрын
Another reason I like Phish so much- always been a fan of Gershwin.
@AndrewJDuddy4 жыл бұрын
Wow love this.
@Cowberg6 жыл бұрын
Oh, I'd also love to add the 8/10/97 Harry Hood to the list. I've heard people say Mike shifts them down into a minor jam, but never really wrapped my head around what that meant...
@mitchhamburger4806 жыл бұрын
Typically, when people talk about shifting into a "minor" they are talking about a shift of the third interval (third note in the scale) down one half step (one fret on the guitar or one key on the piano). This simple change of one note in the scale changes the emotional context from "happy" major feel to a "thoughtful/moody" minor feel. In the case of this song, the narrator discusses the band's shift into C mixolydian, which has a flat seventh. It has a similar effect. The use of modes in music can be confusing, and I won't bore you with it here. If you have interest in music theory, check out Adam Neeley and SamuraiGuitarist. They both offer relatively simple explanations. Also check out examples - and there are plenty here on KZbin - when people transpose songs from minor to major keys and vice versa. Hearing the Darth Vader theme in major key is quite different than its intended minor key simply by changing one note. Hope this helps.
@rustystrings09086 жыл бұрын
this is absolutely incredible , please make more videos like this!!!!!
@popetones74002 жыл бұрын
I don’t really GAF about Phish but this is one of the most interesting and thoughtful things on KZbin. Would love to see some new ones maybe some GD? Hope all is well
@maxwicker78246 жыл бұрын
When and where can I buy you a beer? Please keep these coming!
@Richk-sz9is5 жыл бұрын
Great video.....I could literally listen to intelligent people analyze a great Phish jam for hours on end.
@mgf110006 жыл бұрын
This was just absolutely awesome. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together. Really impressive stuff. If you are looking at possibilities for a future Anatomy of a Jam, perhaps one of the all time great YEM jams: 06/11/94. That jam cooks from start to finish. Again thanks so much for doing these, I'm really digging them.