Phish - Meatstick-Auld Lang Syne - New Year's Eve @ MSG

Phish ringing in 2011 at Madison Square Garden in NYC with a United Nations/Broadway rendition of Meatstick and Auld Lang Syne at midnight.

[@joekovach5789]

Can we all agree that this is one of the greatest moments in music history? I wasn't even there yet I still smile and tear up every time.

[@bcp5296d]

I was 7th row center. Can confirm.

[@andrewgarrett7048]

I concur

[@georgesemich3604]

Absolutely. The celebration of different cultures via my favorite band ever. Hard to believe a song called Meatstick could resonate across the world. Celebrating life, differences, cultures, love... "its a celebration, bitches..."

[@ryanjones4150]

I'm going to see my first Phish show on 4/15/23 , and I am posting every day on Facebook about them to try explain to my FB friends why they are so special. I love the band, but I am not a super-Phish freak and hadn't seen this before. it's just amazing. I have watched it 4 times in a row. I know why people like the band, they are fun, their shows are fun, I get that and I appreciate it a great deal. To be honest, I feel that they built their early success on this principle, but also by writing and performing many interesting composed arrangements that they got away from as their success grew, and I wish they had done more of that. But after seeing this, I don't hold that against them. This is the happiness that music and shared experience can provide. I really envy them, there will never be another band like Phish, they are a national treasure, i hope they never stop going.

[@noone-ft9lw]

Was there, still doing the meatstick

[@SpearWieldingOctopus]

This is the song of my people.

[@JamieRHubert]

Trey is the shaman smiling.

[@haydenblanford4272]

And they say white people have no culture smh😂

[@eolsen411phish]

I can say, without a doubt, that this is the most fun I've ever had in my entire life. After this happened, I solemnly swore to never miss another phish NYE.

[@BAGAKOOS]

So which one has been your favorite since seeing this one?

[@ianmurawski8165]

Need to do this one with a special guest

[@stich21]

Did you make it to this last one?

[@daviddenaples]

This one of the funnest concert experiences ever - still brings a huge smile to my face every time I watch. #phish

[@jeffreye2102]

Does it shock your brain?

[@spindletopcenter]

Blitzkrieg bop

[@mcs7625]

I would’ve given my middle nut to be there. I was in Afghanistan at the time, but I somehow managed to get to a computer a few days after NYE and saw this. I was overjoyed to take 20 minutes out of the literal WAR to watch this. Still love it and watch it all the time in fuck-ass 2021! Love y’all, whoever reads this.

[@Madcatcon199]

this is seriously the greatest thing ever

[@jacksnakejames9570]

I get teary-eyed from happiness every time I watch this, then I think about places where music and dancing is illegal and I cry from sadness. This is a powerful performance.

[@davidpowell2216]

the town from "foot loose," or what?? where is it illegal to dance?? music? really?

[@cassiehollywood9860]

sameeeeee!!! :)

[@jpk5148]

@@davidpowell2216 North Korea. Unless you are singing and dancing to their leader I’m sure it’s illegal.

[@finnclougherty453]

Deadass teared up a little at this? Damn I love this band

[@Throwawayjim119]

For real dude. The joy is overwhelming. I feel for those who aren’t in on this secret. Best band ever

[@polancod]

My girlfriend was one of the dancers - she is on this video lots of times. She still talks about it!

[@Triumph865]

how did they go about hiring them, and was there rehearsal stuff?

[@chrischart2386]

She is a keeper.

[@robertmcallister1838]

Me and the girl I was seeing at the time didn't have tickets for this night and luckily found an awesome phan that took us to will call and sold us some extras. Had no idea we would be in store for one of the happiest, most enjoyable nights of my life! I was literally laughing in tears during this. Still my favorite show to date.

[@keepondrinkin2]

The best part of watching this video is seeing Trey grinning from ear to ear

[@kolaftw]

PHUCK, this is three years later and my brain is still shocked!

[@Madcatcon199]

Boba Phish 6 years later and its still incredible

[@Richk-sz9is]

Can’t believe I’ve never seen this......what a great performance haha !! Must’ve been great to be in the arena that night! How could anyone not enjoy Phish??

[@gamehengeful]

Phish= greatest live band in history......period.......end of story.

[@johncordes7885]

Standing on the speaker stacks of giants

[@LAsherCorson]

Hard to believe how good these guys are and how goofy and fun they can also be. Best band ever. Would have loved to be at this show.

[@townnerd1]

Phish is AMAZING, Ive watched this like 100 plus times and it makes me smile ear to ear everytime!

[@btmayo79]

My first show was in ''97. Phish faded, then peaked, then came back and resumed crushing it. They're playing so well right now!

[@Therealchristopherjessup]

Still are crushing in 2022

[@BillyRogan]

This will be a difficult New Years Eve countdown/celebration/show to top for years to come. The dancers/cultures/languages all coming together in that dance was incredible. Such an awesome party and vibe! What an all around amazing show musically as well!

[@SimplifyEverything]

Our family watches this every year on NYE. Start it at 11:42pm and 20 seconds to get the countdown in the right spot!

[@wiscosector9]

the swiss snow bunnys are my favorite

[@Darkstarz25]

I was at 6/24/12 and witnessed Meatstick live. This is still one of the best and most memorable versions.

[@kingdomspace]

I remember my first Phish concert. the lights went out, everyone starting dancing and the energy just hypnotized you. absolutely surreal! Never experienced anything like it.

[@SuperRussianPanda]

This is the best thing I have ever heard. I wish I could have been at this show so much, I will be at every NYE Phish show I can make it to in hopes of seeing a show of this proportion.

[@Nectardrip]

After 38 shows this was my 39th, and finally caught my first NYE run. I will never forget how amazing this New Years show was!! the whole run was incredible and Phish puts a smile on my face each and every time. Almost time to kick off summer at Bethel Woods and ready for the biggest. Ball. Of them all july4th!!!!!

[@CaitlinKoi]

EARGASM. My friend showed me this video because he knows I love different languages ♥

[@jayearekeelpatchrik8789]

This band changed my life. And this show got me back into them. It was like the closing of winter land for the dead. Just dope from start to finish. I love you phish family. For real. Thanks for all the great memories.

[@meatwad61]

Ive seen this prolly 30 times, and every time I just get a bigger smile than the last. This is what makes Phish so special, theyre just in it to have a good time, and that radiates through each one of their fans. June 8th baby, cant wait. (my first show :))

[@harry61991]

i dont think i've ever seen a bigger smile on trey's face.

[@begozot88]

This is freakin hilarious. I've toured with phish for years. I know this song wasn't a Phan favorite, but I loved it. I was at Oswego where we set the Guinness world record for most people dancing to the same song,. This was the song and it was epic.

[@johnnyhoops8]

This was just amazing. this was the first new years at MSG that I missed. I love when they get creative like this!!!!!

[@riskitz1354]

I am genuinely wondering, anyone watching this in 2020?

[@kylethor0]

Yup.

[@danebono7667]

Yes.

[@jacksnakejames9570]

I keep coming back to this one! Such a great stage performance!

[@skidmarks4747]

yup

[@stephendean2224]

I can’t stop watching this even in 2020 Want to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR and hope everyone is safe and let’s hope touring will be back for the summer!!!

[@rossg77]

This performance defines complete joy. I don't know how else to describe it.

[@andy23822]

I'll admit this made me swell up with joy, pride and happiness. I cried with joy watching this...............

[@whatsayyou192]

And this is what makes Phish far and away the best live band. Who else flys around MSG in a hot dog? If you don’t understand the phandom surrounding Phish, you will when/if you see them live. Shocks my brain.

[@kilezeller4623]

so unbelievably deep, special, and beautiful. what a triumph for the meatstick..........the dance craze that is still sweeping the nation.........phinest in the nation........no doubt

[@jackhaigh5731]

I can't stop laughing that must have been absolute bonkers to see in person

[@Emilina6168]

this song is so silly and beautiful it makes me wanna cry a little bit

[@cliffordball4263]

I love this video! It really shows the stretch Phish has in regards to universall and national acceptance. I love how the different cultures were represented as they got up to do their "MEATSTICK" dance.

[@SSHitMan]

Man I wish I was at this one... but I guess I can't complain I saw some epic Phish shows over the years including the "OJ show", Clifford Ball, Lemon Wheel, Big Cypress, the 95-96 MSG new year's run, and Halloween shows in Rosemont and Atlanta. Over 100 shows coast to coast in all... but damn this was an epic Meatstick!

[@rachelklein7651]

Hearing meat stick at the 2000 big cypress show is one of my happiest memories , so much magic us phish fans know this. I’m sure this show was amazing .

[@shawster1]

So amazing to know that fun can still be had out there. Wish I could've been there. That's what it's all about!! Whoa, shocks my brain!

[@fort252]

Best show I have ever been to! Just amazing from start to finish!

[@moshunit96]

Haven't smiled like this in a long time. Amazing.

[@tombigbee37riusa]

been a fan since 95 saw them 3 times and then i saw them at the Fleet Center in 1996 on NYE and i was blown out of my own mind ......by far the best live shows ever ....by far

[@dsehnert]

Such a beautiful energy! Nicely done, Phish. As always, you bring a smile to so many faces!

[@robertkosica2059]

Perfect example of why phish is the greatest band of all time !!

[@scarletfire82]

this is so happy happy, it almost brings tears to my eyes

[@m3feenix]

Thank you for hands down the absolutely MOST AMAZING WEEKEND EVER! Much love guys.

[@jdbauwens]

This is the most fun I have had in a long time. So epic. Loved the Snow bunnies

[@DawnFremy]

WOW!!! AWESOME STUFF! Ya gotta love PHISH!

[@withershins]

Wow, that was four very important figures in music history flying above that crowd of Phans in a hot dog. I'll bet that crane operator was as nervous as a ###re in church on Sunday morning.

[@jasonritchey9813]

that is beautiful and amazing!

[@LeoChiu229]

Wow, loved your concert video & those balloon drops! Especially the 646q "hot doggy" balloons (one of my favorites). It's sooo UPLIFTING, UPBEAT & VIBRANT! AWESOME! I watched this video along with my cat & it always keeps my cat's ears up like an owl 🦉. LOL. Cheers! ❤️👍✌️🦉.

[@ZenRealEstateGroup]

Cant stop listening!

[@LeeWayneTurner]

LOVE IT!!!!!!

[@SteveRain]

just ridiculously awesome! PHISH y new years!!

[@harry61991]

Can't wait to see that this NYE has in store for us. MSG is awesome.

[@ubenza]

I love this.

[@FIBWAVDAVE]

This is pure Phish phun. It's what they are all about. All 3 nights streamed from MSG were great. If this doesn't make you get up and move, well.......

[@RiddleCraftersTV]

looks like a great time!!!

[@darealberrygarcia]

This is the best MSG new years show to date

[@Nectardrip]

most ridiculously fun weekend ever thank you for the stellar shows PHISH! show #40 for me on 1/1/11 and it's just like my first time. Happy new year!!

[@ILMofCEFistillLOVEU]

This only @ a Phish concert hahah lol AWESOME !!!! this is soooo anti stress!!! LOVE IT!!! ...

[@forrestgraham813]

One of my favorite gags.

[@ninjafield]

super awesome!!!

[@crashmin64]

AMAZING!!! I'm so glad I saw this on the live stream, worth MORE than $20!!!

[@discobassgroove]

that was the most amazing thing i've ever seen.

[@GannonLee]

This is the best thing I've ever seen

[@jacobnyer]

whatta night! love you guys! i wouldnt of wanted to spend my new years with anyone or anywhere else! whatta monumental show! this will be talked about forever...

[@CrustyWhiteBread]

This is way it is so perfectly clear that Phish truly loves their phans. More than any other band that 'says' they love their fans can understand... I was very down...for a long time...after the Coventry Train-Wreck...We all now know why Coventry Sucked and I am over it. It appears the band is over it too... All is right again with the world....I will never again miss a Phish new year festival... THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@BemnetNegash726]

Goodness how badly i wish i could have been here. This is amazing.

[@andy23822]

Beyond amazing...........

[@TheHSIHP]

Best Phish NYE gag!

[@slosh77]

Theyr having so much fun!! So am I!

[@FyrusD]

This makes me happy.

[@DawnFremy]

And what a PRODUCTION!

[@sullyx2]

my first NYE show since Boston Gardens in '94. DAMN they rocked NYC, glad I was able to make it to all 3 shows and I have one of the nerf hot dogs they threw from the Hot Dog!

[@hitbythese]

this gave me cold chills for 19 minutes

[@AtmaRising]

Shocks my brain til this day!

[@rupert96]

this is unbelievable!!! wow!!!!!

[@jtdiver]

awesomeness Phish rules

[@huntacharly]

I'm from modern days but phish songs still bring me joy.

[@livemusicphan]

brought a tear to the eye... couldnt stop laughing!!

[@DanielAllenLuka]

awesomeness

[@DrEuthanasia]

Best Video Coverage Evar

[@alexvimo8739]

Beyond Learning Japanese To MEATSTICK… ❤INTERNATIONAL LOVE DANCE ❤ 🪩 💃 🕺 🤩💫🤩

[@Piratescovesurfer1]

Can't even fathom this. Wishin i were at this one!

[@DAVINOENTERPRISES]

a++++++ so much fun!!!!

[@filmclown71]

I was Second Row. OUT OF MY MIND!!!! Dancing fool...EPIC

[@rja861]

Here almost 9 years later from Trey talking about this on "Ask Trey Volume 2." still makes me smile

[@cshubs]

That guy who was holding the Meatstick sign got the Mother of Meatsticks and no longer needs to hold that sign!

[@cbrue1896]

Epic!

[@rachelklein7651]

This is so amazing I wasn’t there but I’m crying

[@clinteastwoodrocks]

wonderful...

[@TrishPlaysBass]

8:20-8:35 unbelievable! Kudos again, boys... this one was over the top! Love the looping so y'all could get off to the hotdog!

[@jensrib1]

This is now my FB status - thank you!

[@Stealthtaper]

friggin epic

[@jcman240]

That looks like a lot more fun than I had NYE 2010/2011

[@vigvega7857]

Oh man the levels that this speaks to me, we need this now. Check your meatstick, LOL shocks my brain!

[@mikebarrett4649]

Brilliant

[@mollyjackson9642]

My dad is obsessed