Phish - Maze (12/11/97) | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@florianc.1494]

Please react to sailing from Rod Stewart

[@sidmiller9112]

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[@baharris7]

Gotta do tweezer>prince caspian kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIHVgoyPoauDd5Y

[@johnhutchins4899]

This you would love. Recorded live on 10.16.20 at the Beacon Theater. Phish lead guitarist in a much calmer setting: The Trey Anastasio Band - Wolfnan's Brother. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJDRf6hmrKd0b6M

[@neilhefty2999]

You rock Jamel

[@stevenvalys2693]

Next time we see Jamel he'll be selling grilled cheese sammies in the parking lot of a Phish show.

[@Pstehley]

1 for 3 - 2 for 5...

[@jessicaw4470]

goo balls...drool...

[@newageancient8592]

One for 3, two for 5 🤘🏼

[@zacharyedwards9295]

Heady grilled cheese

[@comicallyflawed9669]

and when you score the cheese with tomato and garlic powder you know you've hit the lottery

[@joep9759]

OMG my mind is freaking blown!! I never really listened to Phish before. I have missed out dude. These guy's are jamming on another level. Wow

[@imawallass]

Welcome! Glad Jamel has given you a middle man into a great world.

[@daveington]

Welcome aboard, glad to have you

[@pebblesanddirt]

Glad you’ve gotten to hear them! One of the biggest bands that very few people have actually heard. They’re hated and despised by many folks - often without actually listening to them play - which is fine, they’re not for everyone. But Phish fans are very inclusive to new listeners.

[@deadexplorations7439]

Welcome to the phuckin party!!!

[@lawnmemo5718]

Welcome!

[@tjbist]

I can’t believe they’ve been playing for years and I only heard about them because of your review...Thanks Jamel! They’re awesome...👏🏻 👍 ✌🏼❤️✌🏼

[@davyb123music]

You just made my day. Thank you.

[@volcomsnow25]

welcome welcome welcome. Theres so much to explore. Definitely check more out!

[@bryanwinchell2485]

That's awesome that you found them! Enjoy diving in the Phish Pond.

[@daveington]

Welcome aboard

[@deadexplorations7439]

Welcome to the party new phan!!!

[@joebutler9850]

I like that he really listens to the music. When I was in college, I got annoyed if I played a phish song for people, and they would say they didn't like it after 10 seconds. One of the things about phish is that it develops over the course of the music. So good job to our friend for showing great listening skills 👏 😊

[@jmohr117]

It's over Jamel. I'll see you on tour!

[@andyiwanski939]

Thank you Jamel I've been waiting for you to eat some Phish. Love you bro

[@lazermonkey4796]

Hahaha yuuuup lol

[@ivettegallegos6552]

You with us now!

[@ottisennes1715]

Talk about diving into the deep end with a band !!!

[@Futt.Buckerson]

Yeah, I thought the same thing when I saw the title. Lol

[@TK-fk4po]

I would say Esther or Harpua would be deeper though. Lol.

[@Futt.Buckerson]

@@TK-fk4po those are deeper cuts, but not deeper jams.

[@marksherrick]

Dude gone right for it up front for sure.

[@TK-fk4po]

@@Futt.Buckerson True. Runaway Jim Nov 97’ would be the deepest.

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

NOW we're talking! Maze rocks!! The "dress" is a Phish tradition- it started as a joke when the drummer found it in a second hand store or something, and put it on for a laugh- then decided he had to wear it on stage that night. Everyone loved it, and if he didn't wear it, everyone would ask where the dress was. So it became his trademark- part of what makes Phish so fun, funny, whimsical, and such a collection of "in jokes". That red/blue donut pattern is now a big identifying thing for fans- lots of merchandise exists with the red circles on blue.

[@stevehildner5630]

It's true. He actually looks weird, to me, without the dress. We saw them one time and Fishman was wearing a black Izod shirt, tucked into, like, chino pants, and he looked ridiculous. Ironic he looks weird when he looks normal. Far as we fans are concerned, he could wear a pink tutu, the way he plays those tubs. Like a preying mantis.

[@newageancient8592]

From time to time Fishman (the drummer) plays the Electrolux vacuum cleaner (named Henrietta) in that dress…

[@BreakingPattern]

It was Trey that insisted Jon wear it as often as possible. Jon thought is was a one off funny thing to do but the next night Trey was like, where’s the moo moo?? Jon didn’t think it was a thing but Trey had something else in mind haha. Those two have a special bond inside the amazing bond that is Phish. So grateful these guys came together🙏🏻

[@DanClancyPatterson98]

I already loved Jamel before he started doing Dead and Phish! Now I love him even more!

[@johnny85er]

Maze is a hard one for newbies, I applaud you for doing deep. Check out Possum, or 2001

[@curtiseckelkamp]

Plus this is not their best Maze, theirs like a 100 better ones out there!

[@Dr._Mink_Coat]

I 2nd 2001 or tweezer But definitely both out the gates

[@helpmeseephish]

Here’s a great possum to check out from Niagara Falls in 1995 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqaVeYOPobSEfMU

[@thecornedog]

@@Dr._Mink_Coat Tweezer would be really good for this channel!

[@jacksudar6721]

Yea shame on whoever gave him this lol

[@SoundSpliff]

Appreciate you Jamel. Open mind, open ears, open heart. Always present with positive vibes and spirit.

[@euphegenia]

Jamel would fit in so well in the joyous crowd at a phish. Said it once, I’ll say it again, your ticket is on me.

[@scottbegonias313]

I think he'll be miracled some VIPs to Dead and company and Phish shows in the future⚡

[@stevehildner5630]

Jamel..."I saw you, with a ticket stub in your hand"

[@TheBatwave]

I got free tickets to see them back in the early 90’s. I reluctantly went to the concert. I was like Phish?!? Yeah right! I never heard a song by them too. I was so wrong! It was hands down one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. It was at Red Rocks Colorado too! And I’ve been a Phish fan ever since then. Thanks for your review. You listening to this song for the first time brought me back to why I really like this group. This was very inspiring 😊

[@HarryMackIsAnAlien]

93, 94 or 96?!

[@jonahcoronis1375]

Jamel, I love you how you engage in “active listening” and receiving music not just as something in the background but as the art form that it is

[@walterodim82]

I’ve been a Phish fan for 22 years, and I thought your discussion of the lyrics at the end was the best part. Keep it up!

[@TheRapscallion86]

You really hit all the bands. Didn’t expect to see Phish here. When I found your channel you were reviewing Primus. Next up is Ween.

[@TMFC1973]

I've been asking for some Ween for awhile. Need some more people to jump on the bus.

[@patriciapfeiffer4484]

Ween! Would be great to see you react to Ween!

[@greatquux]

FRANK!

[@bobbygarcia81]

I love seeing people listen to phish and the dead with a fresh ear, and totally appreciate their musical talent. That's exactly why we've all been to hundreds of shows!!! You need to catch a phish show next.

[@NazcaMetals]

I love how you can still see Jamel have those "spacy" Phish moment we alll had while getting into the band. That moment where the jam has gone to space and its all a little dissonant, the head stops bobbing and youre completely lost so your brain pulls you back into task mode so you begin to think "did I put my laundry in the dryer"? " Is it true cows can go up stairs, but not down"? Then wham flash of light, the hook hits hard and ' oh shit, im at a show right now". love the content

[@stevehildner5630]

ok. That was funny. It's like, when they first come out and they are not warmed up, and the mix hasn't locked, you can follow them, but as that warm glow sets in you find you just want to follow.

[@jeremycole5911]

You are making the same faces I make when phish is playing and I've been a fan for 25 years. Love the videos.

[@stevehildner5630]

I've seen that same puff of smoke coming from people's heads hearing their first "Split open and Melt"

[@kingsfamilyhomestead-windy5855]

As soon as I saw the title, i was like no freakin way... lol. Exciting! Now to watch 😊

[@jogischulz2576]

...me too, greetings from Germany

[@chipames558]

Agreed! Lol

[@edsiefker1301]

This is awesome. Straight from the sick funk of Tube to the prog rock masterpiece that is Maze. Congratulations on your high quality initiation to one of the greatest bands of all time.

[@newageancient8592]

First tube

[@graciegreenberg5812]

Phun fact: phish played 13 sold out shows in a row called, “the bakers dozen” at MSG....with no song repeats in 2017. Have fun diving into phish! The phun never ends!!!

[@Hossafy]

​@@erichughes2546 Totally unfaithful.

[@Hossafy]

Great artist tho.

[@phizzygrimble494]

They actually sold out 5 of the 13 but did play 237 different songs.

[@AhYesIndeedItsFunTime]

your favorite band has lyrics about kind bars, the drummer likes to give hints at his closet homosexuality by wearing dresses on stage, and you just used the term phun, congratulations, you're next level lame

[@Hossafy]

@@AhYesIndeedItsFunTime do you need an internet hug?

[@coreymcnaught]

Wow. I didn’t expect my favorite performance of my favorite song! Bravo!

[@jimmccloskey3601]

Loved that you had some truly thoughtful comments on the lyrics. To me it's a hugely important part of the shows.

[@davidthelibrarian]

I wish everyone who sat down at the table with a new idea did so with your kind of positive attitude. Loved watching you watch this!

[@karaminalee]

I did not expect more Phish so soon! Good on ya, J!!

[@ginosdaddy-7794]

I was hoping for more ..... Def great bonus to my evening!!!

[@brianjohnston5325]

Can't tell ya how happy I was to see this pop up on after a tough Monday!!!

[@B34N]

Love that you’re getting into Phish! It’s funny you listened to a Tube that barely features Trey playing lead guitar! Since you’re such a big lead guitar fan I’m glad you checked out something that shows Trey in all his glory.

[@ThePedalDance]

Thank you for making these Phish videos! I love watching you experience these songs. It's super interesting from this phan's POV. There's so much to unpack. I've been listening to Phish for decades, have seen close to 200 shows, they still surprise me, and I learn more all the time. Gamehendge is a big place with tons of mazes, tubes, freezers, meatsticks & multibeasts.

[@marksherrick]

oh my god. I wouldn't have thought he could go harder than a 97 Tube right off the bat, but this is almost too much. I swear Jamal, we're not trying to destroy you, we just want you to enjoy the goods.

[@jeremynall9173]

97 one of the best years in Phistory. I saw them on this tour. They were on fire.

[@volcomsnow25]

Jamel a big thing to mention while watching Phish videos is the lights. There's actually a 5th member of the band and he runs the lights. His name is Chris Kuroda aka CK5. The biggest and most influential lighting director in the concert industry. He freestyles everything just like the band does and often dictates what the band decides to do and will adapt to what their playing to set a mood. In your last video, when the spot light hits Trey (guitar) he is indicating that he wants him to play by himself. At midnight every new years eve, he drops over 50k balloons on the whole crowd of Madison Square Garden and is one of the most amazing sights in the world (the sell out 4 nights in a row usually from 12/28-12/31 every year at msg). Everything about this band is intricate, thought out, and incredible. I could talk to you for days about all the stuff this band does. You're only cracking the surface. Hoping you really get to fully deep dive into them. I think the jam that completely captures everything about this band would be Ghost from 12/31/10. The end of tha jam makes people cry its so beautiful. I've tried and tried for you to see this, so if you have time I highly highly highly suggest checking it out. Ill include the link below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGG2l2uihMl6iNk

[@Mixolydio]

What a beautiful description of Chris Kuroda’s role. I wish there was a crayon color called Kuroda Purple

[@c0mm0n_sense]

"the lights."...proves my point...garbage music.

[@tomcarpenter177]

I've had seats behind CK5 at shows (SPAC) and he's incredible to watch on his own. Dude also smokes like a chimney lol

[@c0mm0n_sense]

@@tomcarpenter177 imagine being impressed by someone who pulls levers to make lights move lol...

[@tomcarpenter177]

@@c0mm0n_sense Imagine trolling a KZbin video when the guy posting the videos is such a beacon of positivity.

[@fivestringhelldog]

What a great review! Phish is a tough one for a lot of people. Kind of like licorice. People tend to really love it or really hate it. I appreciate your ability to listen to the message of the lyrics while sitting through a totally shredding and dissonant rollercoaster ride of tension and release. Music is medicine! Keep up the good work, man. 🙏

[@dougdanger100]

Maze is amazing. So many great versions of it. It’s all about the tension and release in the jamming between guitar and keys. Almost gets uncomfortable to listen to at times as it builds to an incredible peak. Just one of the many styles and things phish does so well.

[@theunforgivenpuritan4102]

My Girlfriend in College said Maze was too intense

[@tommathews3964]

Yep, that old "push/pull" to the max! And Gordon and Fishman are holding down home base waiting for Page and Trey to reenter the atmosphere!

[@3lackdog]

@@theunforgivenpuritan4102 it -can- be at times. Less musical and more tense than most.

[@jage71]

NYE 94 still gives me the chills. Bout time they release the sbds.

[@bryandaves1005]

Don’t Bowie my Maze!

[@mikesmelon5714]

So glad you dove into the "Maze". Definitely one of my favorite Phish songs off my favorite albums.

[@tylery85]

To get that the few lyrics at the beginning set the foundation of the song and the music tells the rest of the story on a first listen is amazing. This dude gets it. I also appreciate that you can overlook mistakes during a jam because all they are is showing the band takes risks live. Great work man. Great commentary at the end.

[@edsiefker1301]

I actually remember listening to this show on a road trip with a friend back in 2001. We got to our destination in the middle of Maze and my friend shut the car off. WTF dude. Tension and release. You can't quit before the release. Auditory blue balls. We turned the radio back on and enjoyed the last 10 minutes.

[@jefflove5829]

That's one of my favorite games to play with a car full of buds who are singong along to a song. I wait for the perfect moment when the chorus is about to peak the pow! The reaction from everyone is glorious everyone haha

[@ThePedalDance]

Can't count how many times I've sat in the car at my destination to finish a Phish song :)

[@metheus108]

Keep going like this and you'll end up in Gamehenge trying to pull the threads together. "Llama" and "Divided Sky" are steps in that path.

[@jackstraw8145]

Taboot Taboot.

[@carrico504]

Hopefully he ends up finding the younger jambands in the scene like Goose, Twiddle, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Spafford etc. Could def see Jamel getting down to some Turkuaz.

[@scottyj10200]

Divided Sky 🙏

[@mattreynolds612]

I was at this concert. Old McNichols Sports Arena in Denver. They we're quoted saying this was a groundbreaking night for them. FR fr. 🐠🐟🦈🐡🎣🤿

[@Meyzen76]

I love it when your nickname, is also a really cool tune. Never dove into Phish as much as I did the Dead, but every time I did, I was impressed. Excellent musicians!

[@kristawalsh154]

This was my favorite Phish tour! 97 Rocked!

[@BrianMcGeary]

You're getting closer and closer to listening to Ween. I can almost smell it now.

[@jackstraw8145]

You should let him know that in fact The Rose's Are Free, but don't forget The Argus(my personal favorite).

[@helpmeseephish]

I could see him loving The Grobe

[@logandogan272]

The smell is brown

[@MegaJoedart]

Week is amazing. Love their “country” album

[@MegaJoedart]

Ween

[@Mikingbird]

Great job! It DOES sound like a cartoon at the end😆🤣 Maze turns EVERYONE on to Phish - if only they played it on the radio! "Maze" is the first dream on the concept album "Rift", which documents a dude's end of day and entire night's sleep...you should do a reaction to the whole record!!! Thanks for letting it go for that crazy jam. That's one of the longest Maze organ solos ever - '97 was a magical, MONSTROUS year for this band.

[@faronsquare]

Once you're hooked, you're hooked. Welcome to the party!

[@daytonpalms]

Phish is by far one of the best bands that will ever walk this earth

[@Realhamdip]

Can’t wait to run into Jamel at phish shows 🥳⛪️🙌🏻

[@rrjsc]

should be fairly easy to spot him...he'll be the only one in the crowd that doesn't have a black persons style dreads hair do. Remember, cultural appropriation is considered racist

[@elijahsegler7343]

@@rrjsc considered

[@jqlarson]

This is a pretty incredible analysis of the song and especially of the lyrics from a guy who it seems it just getting into listening to some Phish. My favorite band! Hope he gets to a show soon and reads the whole book, that’s when you really dive down the rabbit hole.

[@saratruitt5211]

Also, thank you for making me fall in love with music all over again.

[@mikebeuselinck6138]

I love seeing people getting into Phish from the late 90s! That was when I started listening to them and following them around the country. My second show was only 6 days before this. Makes me think that I found something very special in my youth, for which I am very grateful.

[@rasbradley]

Love you man. So happy to see you discover Phish!!!!

[@richardgarrett8225]

Man this really scratches that "force my friends to listen to my favorite phish jams" itch i seem to always have for the past decade or so ha. Thank you Jamel.

[@jamesrwallace77]

I just subscribed to your channel because of this and the Tube reaction. I like the Zappa videos, too. Keep rockin..

[@linderama6591]

Jamel you put a huge grin on my face! I miss seeing phish live. The energy is insane in a live venue. Its always fun bringing someone new to experience their first show when they "get it." You bring it bro! You are definitely making this pandemic bearable! Thank you! See you at a phish show post covid!

[@johnmoss2674]

I always interpreted the final part of "Maze" as 'Oh wait, there's the exit, yay!'

[@AWilliams7878]

I love that. If the set list is right Maze takes you deeper and then sorta plops you back out surprisingly just like what you said.

[@jktunney]

yes, this exactly

[@3lackdog]

I always assumed it's about playing an arcade game and that bit at the end is the music that transitions to the next level.

[@smoothiegreenburg6065]

can wait to feel that feeling again this was a good reminder of the fun we are missing out on but still totally enjoyed it. half the fun of phish is the reactions! keep up the good work !

[@bigm8785]

You should listen to their songs, You Enjoy Myself or Fluffhead.

[@treybegood]

100% agree!

[@bgoldman99]

And Reba!

[@EpicNole]

Slave to the traffic light!

[@jamesbailey9977]

+1 for Fluff. He's hit the funk, raging rock, now time to round it out with an upbeat bliss jam

[@mileswarren4647]

Mercury

[@richardworthington2683]

I really enjoyed watching this with you. Love Phish and enjoyed your take! Merry Christmas!

[@jackminor2320]

“Tension and release” It’s what’s for dinner when you’re feasting on Phish 😎

[@hankyboy42594]

You gotta build that tension

[@rexxx4fun]

I'm so glad when others properly explain what this is all about. Tension and release, just like all of life's greatest pleasures.

[@marshallkiser2637]

Couldn’t agree more and it’s why Harry Hood may be my favorite

[@vhjvku79]

97 was a great year for them and they are back strong as eva!

[@frankgarcia1]

I’m so glad you’re doing Phish now.

[@happygocrafty]

It is so wonderful watching a clearly talented and enthusiastic musician react to my favorite band. This is 100% good-feeling content!! Thank you Jamal!!

[@NiccuIus]

"It's like a cartoon at the end" hahaha......Yup

[@lifesgoodthanks]

The ending reminds me of Looney Toons

[@Bigtones88]

YUP

[@jktunney]

nah, you just won a video game. you can now exit the maze

[@yupperz6494]

Lol every single person's reaction the first time hearing that song! 🤣

[@darrylbaker273]

I met these guys when they first played in Arizona in the early 90's and they were all good people. They jammed and had fun like no others. I loved seeing them when they were still playing tiny bar-like venues and they were rocking' out just as hard as you see here. They are a killer band and they are also great fellas.

[@randomperson-dy6kj]

Ha! He commented on Fish’s dress. Love it!

[@johnmilton2077]

love Phish, love this song especially, thanks for listening/sharing with a broader audience!

[@DocRobert]

Mike Gordon is a COLD bass player.

[@yembot]

absolute fact

[@NeutronDance]

It's gonna be cold cold cold

[@tommathews3964]

Stone Cold! He, Oteil, and Schools are all in a different class!

[@dougd8134]

Cactus!

[@toyota420xp]

As in not hot

[@7wnb]

I’ve always told people that going to a phish concert is very similar to having a religious experience! Lol every friend I’ve taken to a show that wasn’t into the band before, all wanted to go to another show! love the reaction man, keep em coming!

[@ChuckWasHere]

Maze!!!! I did NOT expect this one, but so glad it happened.

[@DigDigDig]

Many deadhead I am friends with hate on them....it's trendy for them to...after listening to them rip on Phish for years, it's almost comical to me at this point lol

[@stevehildner5630]

@@DigDigDig It's true. Most people think Deadheads and Phishheads are of the same ilk...but, a lot of Deadheads HATE Phish. I manage to love them both...but lets face it, other then the fact that they are jambands, they are apples and oranges. The Dead is sorta psychedelic Americana, and though they definitley dabbled in alot of rock/blues/ type fusion, Phish are straight-up fusion cats. Overschooled? probably, but they don't sound mechanical. They reinvented "the pocket"

[@andrewwoods9478]

Thanks for another great video, Jamel! Loving hearing your take on Phish and seeing your reactions. As many others have said, Phish are a thing to behold live - hoping you're able to catch a show when they return to the stage!

[@turnerrichmond8885]

He’s about to tear it up! Loved watching you watch the intro 😂

[@johnholland9371]

I love how you can just see his entire body tensing up with the anticipation.

[@bryanlowry9162]

Yes!!!! Freaking epic. Been a Phish fan myself for many years. Saw them twice. Ty for sharing your love of music with the world.

[@gemmylabs]

Jamal, I have a Miracle ticket for you any show you want when Phish returns. I hope to boogie down with you!

[@jeffreycrawford376]

I Am LOVING Your Phish reactions, brutha!!! There are few things that I’ve come across in life that are much better than watching the expressions on the face of somebody “getting it”!! Spread Love!

[@likecrazyhorse]

Whenever this pandemic ends, we will all meet up in a lawn somewhere and dance our asses off. Surrender to the phlow!

[@Andriig75]

There is no pandemic. Sorry, it's all a big nasty psyop. Groove on 😜

[@chipames558]

Yes pls

[@MMMM-qr5md]

See you there!!

[@pebblesanddirt]

@@Andriig75 hope you’re being sarcastic. My friend from high school is in the hospital with COVID and his family is excited that he improved enough that he was able to walk down the hall, but sure, there’s no pandemic

[@rrjsc]

the "pandemic" wont end till the government has full control over your life, your business and your home. Obey your leaders, question nothing and keep wearing your mask like good little sheep. Next year COVID will mutant into another strain, just like the common flu. Will you be staying home locked indoors next year as well? The funny thing is, Phish heads and the people alike...used to be against government intervention into your life. Funny how Trump derangement syndrome has cause people to do a complete 180 turn on their old values. In other words, you'll never get out of this Maze, you'll never get out of this Maze, you'll never get out of this Maze

[@incidentalist]

This song is incredible to see live!!

[@BubblesBubbles]

Dude...Phish...check out the very long “Tweezer” in 4K. You’ll finish that with your mind on fire 🔥

[@volcomsnow25]

Im assuming youre referring to 12/30/19. almost cried during that one around the 20 minute mark. had an out of body experience in MSG that night.

[@BubblesBubbles]

@@volcomsnow25 ☮️☮️❤️❤️

[@ejsphilly]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZmYlJ2hZ6prbNk

[@BubblesBubbles]

@@ejsphilly ❤️❤️❤️

[@euphegenia]

Tahoe Tweezer

[@bencook2010]

I just absolutely love and adore your phish videos. You are the man and I hope I get to party with you at some shows. You are hilarious and the reaction from someone who hasnt lived this for 30 years is priceless.

[@jcolterh]

I'm more of a Dead Head but these guys are really good. I hope to see them the next time they're in my area.

[@rob_visual]

This is really fun watching your reaction to Maze. Def a masterpiece. In 97 I was 16, two years before my first show. Phish is one of my fave bands and can get me feeling like I did back then. Keep rocking!

[@lemerlisP]

"Sounds like a cartoon at the end." Hahahaha I Love it. Phish in a nutshell. I tell ya - that Maze is FILTHY. Thanks Jamel!!

[@dkonter22]

JAMEL!!!! MY BROTHER! Watching you watching phish brings me so much joy!! This is what it is all about. I absolutely love your take on music, life and love! You've now seen two different sides of Phish! The absolute funk groove that is Tube, The deep, dark, winding, peaking madness that is Maze. I would love for you to see yet another side of Phish. The slow, beautiful, melodic, blissful side! This song, Slave to the Traffic Light, is an absolute Phan Phavorite and one that will bring tears to your eyes! @ THANK YOU for keeping great music alive!!

[@DCweldingAndArt]

Thankyou Jamal...you just did a great service to many people :) exposing them to the phenomena that is Phish. The emotional, mind-blowing ride gets stronger as the years go by.

[@patrick-po2lx]

If you want to get into the Maze lyrics, read about the album “Rift” and all the songs on it. It’s a concept album.

[@AhYesIndeedItsFunTime]

you're gay

[@keithdunning4518]

Rift is a concept album Joe, get with it and get your head out your ass.

[@Anomaly.Filmworks]

Wedge.

[@jessicaflorendo1868]

it makes me so happy to see how into it you get. we totally love this band and your openness and understanding comes through in your videos. love it ! keep listening to dead, jgb, phish :) thanks for putting these out ! so fun

[@monumentjimjr]

"GHOST" should be the next review. Recommend 11.17.97. Keep with the fall 97

[@hadleysheffield5226]

Prague 98 Ghost would be a fun one for a reaction. So much faster paced and killer jam.

[@ThePedalDance]

So good, so Hood! Can't go wrong with Fall '97

[@jesslloydjansen]

Seriously though.

[@shelbot]

This is one of my all time Phish favorites, and I’m really glad you enjoyed it! Your channel is really fun. 😊💖

[@indeliblyinked]

This man needs a Reba or Hood jam.

[@bobscomix]

Tahoe tweezer

[@23adubs]

Easy one is Live One Hood...

[@augustwest5487]

A live one Harry hood....or even just start him off with the studio Reba....still an amazing version even if its not live.

[@brettvandyke1255]

I was at this show, I saw every show this fall 97’ I’ve seen them 90 times since 91’ I’m a 1.0 fan Great review !

[@kerfuffin8070]

Someone send him a great “Reba” link. One of the most beautiful composed sections Phish plays..can’t believe someone sent him Maze this early..handled it well!

[@bryanverrengia9598]

The jam on Reba is my absolute favorite! The build up to the end of the jam is just amazing and beautiful!

[@Meat_Goggles]

5.8.93..best jam Eva

[@jefflove5829]

Can't beat the studio Reba. Change my mind.

[@bryanverrengia9598]

@@jefflove5829 the studio jam is so tight! The perfect amount of build up. Sometimes I do feel a tinge of something missing on the live jams. The ‘93 NYE Reba comes pretty close if I recall correctly. Worth a listen!

[@stevehildner5630]

@@jefflove5829 I must have heard you wrong, your babbling, man! Studio Phish over live? Bite your tongue.

[@mikemessier4510]

I just want to say. I love having you in the family. Listening to and seeing your reactions. Reminds me of way and how much I love the music. Thank you brotha and again welcome to the family 😎✌🌻

[@williemammoth11]

If you want to get a good sense of their ability to stretch in this decade, check out Magnaball (it's a festival, 2015) Tweezer > Prince Caspian :) it's 36 minutes total but it's a great glimpse into just how far they can stretch on basic musical riffs - keep on reacting! These are great

[@deweytucker5413]

Absolutely

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

Possibly my all-time favourite Phish jam. Give me chills every time- the fact that it's so insanely tight that it sounds composed, but has SO MUCH emotion at the same time. Absolutely mind-blowing.

[@timflim4149]

alright, alright, alright. so happy to see you doing more phish. I was at this show! such a great band.

[@Masterillervideo]

Jamel, i wanna party with you at a phish show one day. peace and love brother

[@NateEklund]

Yo. Man. Ok. I have listened to Phish almost everyday of my life since 1996. No joke. I listen for the jams and rarely think about the lyrics. I LOVE that you went deep on some meaning since I focus almost entirely on the music not the words. I truly hope this band brings you the same kind of joy it has brought me. The lead guitarist, Trey, just finished an eight week online residency at the Beacon Theater. You'd love some of that.

[@cmillivol98]

Aight now do “First Tube” live from...literally anywhere

[@jtrush]

Hibiya 6/11/00

[@LyteSydeShill]

Deer Creek 2016 First Tube 🔥🔥

[@cmillivol98]

@@LyteSydeShill MY GUY I WAS THERE!!!

[@LyteSydeShill]

@@cmillivol98 that was my Phirst show haha! Good times

[@cmillivol98]

@@LyteSydeShill dude same! Was 18 and drove all night there from Tennessee with my brother and sister in law. It was a great concert

[@robreal6271]

Hey all! LONG TIME Phish fan but new to this channel….and I love it. His comments at the end of the video are spot on. You “get it” already!! Much love Brother Jamel

[@roberthofmann8403]

The Horse/Silent In The Morning, Bouncing 'Round The Room, Mound, Cavern, Fee and more!

[@kchastain3]

Well, that was freakin’ incredible. No two Phish concerts are ever the same, but you’re virtually 100% guaranteed to see something amazing. No telling what. If I saw this performance I would feel like whatever I paid for my ticket was justified.

[@tommes55]

This is genius... Frank Zappa would love it, smiling from the sky... 👍

[@deadexplorations7439]

Honestly, I feel like Zappa would probably shit on it , if he was even aware of Phish at all before his death. I’m a huge Phish and Zappa freak, but kind of see him brushing them off. Frank also made fun of the dead and Jerry quite often.

[@greatquux]

Phish have more in common with Zappa than the Dead really

[@hadleysheffield5226]

@@greatquux Yeah Zappa was a huge influence on them. Listen to Fuck Your Face, for example. Could be right out of Zappa’s repertoire.

[@stevehildner5630]

@@deadexplorations7439 True. He hated Dead Heads and drugs. If you listen to "Teenage Wind" they straight up mock them..."I'm gonna tighten my headband up during Jerry''s solo, and get an extra RUSH"

[@JacksonCarson]

Dude - love your interpretation and commentary on this. Beautiful stuff, man. Keep raising the vibe!! 🙌