Phish: Tiny Desk Concert

[@ianmcmillen8963]

Phish is the only band that would play two sets at a tiny desk concert

[@teedomeowgi7959]

nah it was just a "Tiny" encore ;)

[@scottmyer7923]

Or one long tweezer reprise

[@somebodyspapa5005]

They’re the only band who would attempt to do the entire Beatles White album uninterrupted live on stage!

[@Coloradiohead]

2 tiny sets

[@Zherec]

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard would do a week long residency and release four new albums during that time.

[@kevinpelham6302]

fishman has to be the most slept on drummer of all time. listening to him play on this stripped down kit is something else. MVP

[@maroonecho]

he's the most talented member of the band - hence the band is named after him

[@aphelyon5934]

100%

[@eyesontheinsides]

This kit sounds terrible to me. Great playing but the kit sounds flat. He's a great player though- love his album with Jamie Masefields Jazz Mandolin Project for an example of him on a small kit.

[@truthseeker2222]

I think he gets his roses personally.

[@michaelwtapp]

Must be a different engineer! Usually his drums sound very small

[@adamtate3953]

The amount of people who's first time hearing Phish is this and are loving it is incredibly heart-warming and vindicating 😂

[@augustwest5487]

❤❤

[@dylanh2591]

Ill say it i'm in my twenties and never got into Phish this was an amazing performance probably one of the best i've seen on NPR.

[@pmbbmp]

I had the exact same thought in the early nineties when all the little tour heads migrated over after Jerry died....Except I felt bad that none of them knew the fire of Phish in their prime.

[@thegoodobserver]

The year is 2004 and I get my first official job. Arby's. One of my 20's something coworker often talks about how much he loves phish. Despite him talking about them enough for me to remember 20 years later, I never listened to them... until now Glad I finally did!

[@TheRayfield77]

@@pmbbmp The 90s was Phish in their prime.

[@Zhingwaak33]

These dudes just radiate joy and share it freely with others. Truly a gift.

[@jrmayberry3536]

they radiate "old"

[@chrismagsmags]

Love and Light'd haha

[@bluhmer777]

Radiate Awesomeness!!

[@RobinPinkman-x4z]

So true. I love you for saying that. What they really are is masters of energy. Who manifest true joy and inspiration.

[@RobinPinkman-x4z]

​​@@jrmayberry3536You radiate custie and mark. Haters hate themselves most of all. You get old faster than Phish ever will. And who are you to hate on Phish? What have you ever been celebrated for? Or achieved? And how many people love you? And who do you bring joy to?

[@berke2336]

Phish is the perfect example of the late 80s and early 90s arts school kids that still keep the energy going. They're like a living, breathing, Berkeley Brethead painting.

[@bammerbiff1621]

Is it legal to have that many funky talented uncles in a confined space like that?

[@lvbeezy7861]

Phish Fans are the worst people on the planet. Jam Band? More like take your parents after 25 years and jam it in. It's beyond Dave Mathews Cult obnoxious. I will stand on this. Phish Fan are Horrible people.

[@calebsousa2650]

No children here were good

[@willfrost1596]

😂😂😂🎉

[@MattTee1975]

They squeezed all of Chuck Brown's band in there, so they are def under the legal limit here.

[@bammerbiff1621]

@@calebsousa2650 You bad! 😂

[@TeamGlasshole]

CK5 went real minimalist with that light rig. He's always one step ahead - insane!!

[@sleepdeath9001]

I like to imagine him in the back of the room flicking the light switch on and off periodically.

[@j.kyronhanson5644]

😂😂😂 ​@@sleepdeath9001

[@kbinferno]

​@@sleepdeath9001 Chrisferatu 😏😏💡〰️💡〰️💡〰️

[@PhishPhryPod]

They should've used some high beam LED flashlights for YEM.

[@pricechadwick]

Not even a flicker of the fluorescents.

[@andreasilvarobbins641]

The amount of joy this band has given me in the last 28 years has been a major part of my life. It got me through good times and bad. Can’t wait for tour to start on Friday ❤ thank you phish.

[@Future_Glide]

Same❤

[@jamesbocchieri9551]

27 years for me. So pumped for Mondegreen my only Shows of the summer. They fill my soul w so much happiness. It’s a blessing to be on this trip

[@logster0527]

mansfield here i come

[@keithschweigert1627]

No shows for me this year, but I'll be couch touring hard :)

[@brendanh44]

@@logster0527can’t wait!

[@iimuHgousT]

I've always been aware of Phish but I never really listened to their stuff. This is just so delightful and feels so good.

[@samhugh08]

I can’t rightly place it but it looks like there’s a light of life in Trey’s eyes. Glad he’s entering his 60’s with a rejuvenation in his spirit.

[@bmg101786]

sobriety !

[@drumma04]

@@bmg101786 same! People don’t know!

[@MikeP2055]

Amen to that, my friend.

[@Tee-Jay-y]

He's just the kindest, happiest, most talented soul. And an amazing musician!

[@johnnnlee]

Had an English teacher in HS 10 years ago who loved to talk about Phish concerts and always found an excuse to show us a live performance here and there on KZbin. He always tried to make one of the NYE concerts @ MSG. Hope you enjoy this one Mr. O’Brien!

[@AndrewMunzer]

That was my senior year English teacher in high school to a tee, very cool guy and not just for his love of Phish.

[@zdubsYT]

Jumping in to say my HS chemistry teacher was also big phan and would talk about the Phish from Vermont with us when music came up in class. It took me like 10 more years before I read the book but shout to Mr. Cushing a real 1.0 og! Everyone should read icculus!

[@kennybagpipes]

🎉wow, sample in a jar is such a fuid song. I've always said this song is on my top ten list. I love Hoist.

[@cerpintaxt97]

Me too!! It was my prob and stats teacher, we almost went to Bonnaroo together. Thanks, Mr. Weber!

[@cent-hl3xl]

yo me too. had him last year

[@ryansreaction]

Really enjoyed waking up to this, never heard Phish before

[@aphelyon5934]

wow--well there is an entire world of music discover!

[@AMedda]

If that's true, I'm excited for you.

[@jaybeemhardscrote7466]

What!? Welcome aboard! Unfortunately you're gonna become addicted like the rest of us and your family is going to abandon you. Jk much love

[@ericfassbiner8417]

You gotta see them live!!

[@ashleyschendel7972]

They are incredible!!

[@jimothyfarthammer]

Easily one of the best Tiny Desk Concerts I've ever seen/heard.

[@ReflectorDetector]

Agreed

[@bamafencer12]

Idles was good, but the sound quality is platinum 💎💎💎⚡️

[@ja9999999999]

​@@bamafencer12 The Tiny Desk sound crew is amazing so I expected nothing less. Phish and their crew is a well-oiled machine at the top of their game right now. I saw them a couple nights last summer in an ampitheater and the sound was perfect, the light show was perfect, and the band started and finished on time to the minute without the encores feeling rushed. I saw Widespread at the same venue a few weeks later and it was a total letdown in comparison with the sound overdriven and muddy.

[@ScarletxFire]

This one and Mac Miller are the best for sure

[@bamafencer12]

@@ja9999999999 Yeah Tiny Desk crew are always coming in hot. Phish has the best lights by far! I haven't seen Panic since 22' and not really interested in them anymore. Phish since 21' but that was mostly me being lazy. I think this year I catch a show at Dicks. I've just been discovering new and smaller bands since then. I do miss a good light show.

[@dancingn27]

Life has been challenging lately and this is the lift I needed. No other band can plaster a permasmile on my face the way these four do. I’m grateful for their presence in my life over the last 26 years. Joy. Just pure joy.

[@CourtneyHarreld]

same same same!

[@travisstacy4829]

Cheers to you dude

[@cymbaleyes8089]

Hear hear 🤟🙌🤟

[@Gartlander]

Perfectly said!!!!

[@craigerollins5736]

4th watch through and feeling the same way.

[@patton303]

Sample In A Jar was the first song I ever heard from Phish. It was 30 years ago and heard them on a public radio station. After the song they gave away two tickets for Phish at Red Rocks and I called and won. I took my girlfriend and instantly had a new favorite band. Meant to be.

[@blumpkinspicelatte4580]

Rift was mine, followed by Lengthwise. A friend of mine brought over the Rift cd to my other friend's basement in 1998. 26 years and 30+ concerts all over the US here I am.

[@jasonbeebe5952]

WOW! Especially at Red Rocks, that place is incredible. Probably my favorite venue I've ever been to

[@brendansilkmedia5410]

​@@jasonbeebe5952The Gorge called, and said you should go (unless you already have, in which case still go)

[@Nick-ow8hs]

Mine was Fluffhead and knew the band was very unique. I was 12 years old too lol, 22 years ago.

[@perrygoldstein3682]

I saw Little Feet in 2000, they did a really good version of Sample in a Jar, with Shaun Murphy on vocals, I hadn’t heard the song before so assumed it was a Little Feet song, until now, both are really good

[@kimmjarvis8077]

1st time hearing Phish. Great sound.

[@Mesaman0825]

Welcome, Phan!😊

[@Taboot761]

Now see them live. You won’t regret it. Might even make a new friend or two.

[@jaybeemhardscrote7466]

Phish is amazing!

[@akselbierman6288]

The first time (ever) I was hearing Phish was at Sphere in Vegas last April…….it was amazing.

[@jaybeemhardscrote7466]

@akselbierman6288 what!? Dude that is insane! How did you get roped into seeing Phish at the Sphere? I'm glad you had fun!

[@keithschweigert1627]

Been on the train for 28 years. I'm so glad they're all happy, healthy, and still making great music.

[@BenjGreen-m5c]

30 yrs here but I'll say 27 so you win

[@Mrdoodiehead007]

I don't even know how long but I'm enjoying the ride with ya'll

[@themichaelwarren]

Sigma Oasis 0:00 Evolve 5:24 You Enjoy Myself 12:12 Sample in a Jar 24:18 Chalkdust Torture 28:52

[@pb8872]

Just love that they broke out the tramps and even delivered a vocal jam! Lol, staying true to themselves after all these years. Nothing but love for the Phish from Vermont. 😉

[@horsecockexpress7612]

Tiny Desk, Tiny Set

[@danimal710]

'All Things Considered' tease at 4:13 and then a bunch more after the end of the tune.

[@daveweissman]

so much for surprises!

[@philipbarnaba9105]

@@danimal710

[@oliviamoon2639]

This has to be one of the best tiny desks…the pure audience engagement and happiness they show really ties it together. The trampoline joke was great…and Trey looks so happy to be there

[@warrekr]

Mike sounds fantastic!!! People for a Louder Mike!!!

[@Dugafola]

thought he was really low in the mix

[@CrazyCloudZen]

I'm among the lucky few who was in Vermont at UVM when they started. I saw them play in the dorms, and then countless times at Nectar's where they were basically the house band. I also saw them multiple times at their Halloween shows at Goddard College. Those were....memorable. (If you know you know.) Every time I see them now the memories always come flooding back. They are just as goofy and supremely talented now as they were back then. Long live The Phish from Vermont! 🐟💙

[@steel128]

Lucky!

[@stephenmuller7893]

We got on board down in PVD when they'd play the Living Room and then Campus Club. Just before Lawn Boy was released. Crazy fun

[@CrazyCloudZen]

@@stephenmuller7893 awesome. I live in PVD now. Great town.

[@stephenmuller7893]

@@CrazyCloudZen we're down by New London, CT, but Providence is still a favorite spot for music and such

[@Bignboofer69]

My buddy’s dad went to those house shows and said they’d hand out mac and cheese boxes for the audience to shake along!

[@aphelyon5934]

The nature of these tiny desk concerts really exposes the true nature of musicianship -- and this reveals a deep, high level of it

[@SRLovesPandas1]

It’s our new “Unplugged” era

[@Louis-ef4eb]

Or the lack of....! This was embarrassing...😂

[@cicknobb5321]

What?​@@Louis-ef4eb

[@PSM_Art]

Seriously? What from a point of musicianship are you looking for in a 35 minute set?

[@Louis-ef4eb]

@@PSM_Art With Phish!? Looking for the exit sign! 😄

[@kyleciarrocchi]

YOU ENJOY MYSELF. HAD NO BUSINESS BEING THIS GOOD. Stripped down phish, you discover just how tight and groovy they are.

[@nicholaspentecost713]

It is truly unimaginable. The best of all time.

[@kevinopp1]

I was really wondering how they were going to segue into the vocal end. Very nice groove that they came up with.

[@LetsBeHonestImAPrat]

@@jandrewxI heard it when I was in College too! My brother was a huge Deadhead and 15 years older so he had travelled with them but wasn’t into Phish but I met a wook (he literally became a wook for like a decade but was mostly normal at Uni) and he told me if I like The Dead I would love Phish and he played YEM and Divided Sky and I was hooked, good times

[@grateful_living]

This is the comment I was looking for

[@katq386]

seriously they are grooving in their element

[@drstine32]

I am overcome with emotion. Today, I had to tell a young man, only 45, that he had lung cancer that has spread throughout his body. To be overwhelmed with that grief today was difficult. This has brought me the peace I needed and by the time Sample played I was back in my 20s dancing to the music and filled by the joy that music gives us all. I am so thankful for this respite.

[@mydogsareneat]

Thank you for everything you do and are. Bless you❤

[@Oldscoolify]

I second that. Thank you and all medical professionals. I doubt it can be said enough. Im still around because of help I needed years ago.

[@Jeffservice]

Thank you Dr for all you do. I can only imagine the grief that you deal with on a daily basis. Bless you and all our medical people. You are all amazing!

[@dawntreader7079]

so........... you have the empathy the depth of the kiddy pool?

[@Wilhelm-d2j]

If you notice there is always somebody using lines like this to elicit likes. Oh poor you running to a KZbin video for sick selfish narcissistic reasons. A real doctor in that situation would never do what you did

[@jackstraw8145]

It's nice to see an up and coming band at the tiny desk. Whatever they or we do. Take care of your shoes!

[@liamjp99]

You ain’t foolin anyone with that profile pic 😂

[@mertonstokes5571]

up & coming? it’s been 33 years? they came up decades ago!

[@enjoybrad81]

Yeah, I see potential here. I feel like these guys will have quite a following in the coming years. Hopefully they're on tik tok.

[@lightinmanifest]

@@enjoybrad81😂😂

[@2tranceform]

Right. Another couple years on the road and they will be solid. Can't wait to see what happens.

[@TheRasheedWallace]

Never in my life did I think I'd get to see Phish jumping on trampolines while playing Tiny Desk!!! This is absolutely incredible! How can you not love these guys!!!

[@LetsBeHonestImAPrat]

Most having fun band I’ve ever witnessed, just so goofy and awesome

[@formersea]

Gotta say the state of the USA has been stressing me out a bit over the past few weeks. This set has been incredibly grounding for me and Phish is such a positive force in my life. Thanks Phish and NPR

[@jimreplicant]

Oh please😂 put your purse down

[@formersea]

@@jimreplicant but it carries my phone and wallet? Very functional. Also you sound fun.

[@samusofthe9th789]

@@jimreplicantHe will when he's done doing your mom :-P

[@jimreplicant]

@@formersea yeah you sound like a baby crying about “the state of the USA”

[@CharacterZero89]

The most free you can be in America is at a Phish show. A judgement free zone where everyone is happy to be with other phish fans. It’s a really therapeutic experience. Keep your chin up and remember no matter how bad things get phish is still on tour.

[@patrickbrady339]

Phish has brought me tremendous amounts of joy in my 33years on this Earth. I first saw them in 2009, as a senior in HS. To date I've seen them over 120x and cannot wait until the next show I attend!

[@yelram4life]

BETHEL WOOOOODS

[@cestjane2260]

I was late to the party. 2009 was my first year, too! Festival 8. I heard of the band, but never listened to their stuff. Just showed up, and it changed my life!

[@justinwouters]

2009 also first show at alpine valley. What an amazing journey it's been seeing these guys for the last 15 years. Also agree that their music has brought me so much joy.

[@pepperedbeefjerkey2990]

Dude! Me too!! Bonnaroo was my first show and I had just graduated high school. I’ve only been to 47 shows though. Can’t wait to get back out there, Phish gives me so much joy!!! ✌🏻

[@TheHSIHP]

48 here. First show 1994.

[@davemichigan9807]

Never listened to Phish before. These guys are great. Just become a fan.

[@Jayski423]

They’ll be in Michigan this summer for two nights. Go check them out!

[@davemichigan9807]

@@Jayski423 Thanks for the info. Going to Grand Rapids!

[@thejesus95]

Welcome, the catalog is deep. Enjoy.

[@thejesus95]

I recommend "fee" one of my favs. Always cheers me up.

[@atamagashock]

Go see them live… your life will forever be changed! See you on tour @davemichigan9807

[@brannnnnnn]

these guys are so unbelievably tight together live it sounds like a studio take.

[@dprice81]

Insane hours of practice.

[@terenceokane]

40 years of playing together baby

[@danielfallon4526]

When Page stands up, I get down.

[@nealbook]

Page side, rage side.

[@nebulaquinn]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@JeremyBogie]

Get More Down

[@nealbook]

@@JeremyBogieAlways need to get more down!!

[@justaname2422]

Page side, rage side!! Phucking love this band

[@plentycool]

So this is phish. Makes me want to go walk around in my garden and drink some tea. See ya!

[@michaelchlebek9226]

Still time to hop on the Summer Tour 👀👀

[@theinfamousjw]

Jon Fishman is one of the world's best rock drummers for decades. First cover story in Modern Drummer magazine was in '95.

[@thefeelingiforgot]

20 years ago I was 18 and saw my first show at Great Woods, on Friday my almost four year old son will see his first show at the same venue by my side. Grateful Mom is an understatement. This band has made me a happier person, a wilder dancer and a better listener. Love you Phish, love you Pham.

[@AndrewNorthandTheRangers]

that’s awesome! I was at those Greatwoods shows and will be there on Friday - brought my 2 young sons to Tanglewood for Trey last month - so grateful for every moment of it

[@terruntz]

See y’all there

[@joelp5093]

Bringing my 3 year old son to Bethel!

[@JasonCronen]

GREAT spot for your first gig 💪🏼

[@WillStephensArt]

Where do you recommend getting stated getting into them?

[@neta1538]

Omg, what a great band!! Never heard of you guys before over here in europe…

[@John-xe5kr]

They are The Phish From Vermont. Very good band

[@jeffparsons7174]

Kind of on the downlow, these guys have been the biggest band in the US since Jerry Garcia died in 95. They don't get airplay or sell albums the way other bands did, but they toured constantly and have been selling out stadiums since like 97. It's not shocking you haven't heard of them over there though.

[@atroyz]

I saw them at a sold out show in Munich, 1997.

[@h45hc0d3]

NPR camera person knows what's up. Top notch... Deserve a raise for knowing where to focus the attention for YEM.

[@TheRayfield77]

It's actually the editing guy. They're multiple cameras always on. They just edit which one is shown at different times.

[@jamesrichardson4988]

Haven't listened to Phish since the Billy Breathes days but this performance makes me want to dive in again

[@tombadil64]

Do it. Check out Big Cypress (Sand>Quadrophonic Toppling, Down with disease, Melt>Catapult, Mike's, Light up or leave me alone, Crosseyed and Painless are all standouts). Bethel waves soundcheck from 2011 was pretty crunchy. Alpharetta 23 was great. Before 96, but listen to the 12/31/93 Harry Hood if you haven't, just spreading the word, GOAT hood. Idk. I could drop more recs if you want, but those are what came to the top of my head.

[@jamesrichardson4988]

@@tombadil64 Love the username btw!

[@michaelchlebek9226]

Do it, you won't!

[@andreasilvarobbins641]

We welcome you with open arms! Bring your dancing shoes!

[@tombadil64]

@@jamesrichardson4988 Thank you! The only thing I love more than Phish is Tolkien!

[@Gregs_World]

still an mazing band 150% effort i hope a whole new generation of listeners will begin to appreciate who they are what they have represented so glad they stopped by

[@jackieringersma7003]

The kids love them. Lots of tribute bands out there already. ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@shap22221]

They have. I am one of them

[@freshstrt3140]

​@@shap22221💜💜💜

[@davidstone7416]

Best live band ever and the relationship with the fans is unlike any other in music.

[@Mesnacksisyosnacksreggie]

Easy killer. By no means am I saying that they aren’t top shelf , but there are other trios, quintets and pudgy painted clowns that remind me of my days in Arkham

[@bwindrope]

Probably the most creative music ever played at a Tiny Desk concert.

[@pondy1]

you really think that? this is good but feels like pretty basic soft rock

[@bwindrope]

@@pondy1 Yes, I do, and typical soft rock doesn't involve virtuosos on instruments mixing chords and unorthodox rhythms so fast. I can't stand pop rock. This is anything but!

[@clairesmusings]

The fact that Phish can make their sound to fit Tiny Desk Concert *or* Sphere Las Vegas is a true testament to their genius. Bravo to the sound engineers too.

[@nelsonchiro]

So glad they played YEM! Proposed to my wife during YEM 12/30/94 at MSG!!!

[@aberkov64]

during what part of the song did you propose?

[@nelsonchiro]

@@aberkov64 around 17:34 of this version.

[@jaybeemhardscrote7466]

How did it go?

[@nelsonchiro]

@@jaybeemhardscrote7466 She said yes, and we've been married over 27 years!

[@jaybeemhardscrote7466]

@nelsonchiro congrats! I was joking since you said wife I figured as much. Still a nice story man, have a good Terr dude!

[@kyleciarrocchi]

Phish is one of the only bands that started before the 90’s and is arguably more relevant today than ever. They just keep doing their thing. I love it!

[@FoursWithin]

What is it makes them relevant ?

[@Friscorockhead]

​@@FoursWithin mostly their music.

[@FoursWithin]

@@Friscorockhead Ok. 😊 So what is it about their music that you consider relevant?

[@jamesesposito3680]

@@FoursWithinevolve single and title of new album is relevant ever. Phish sends a message of relaxing and letting the world do its thing , as they have in the past. Specially the lyrics or chorus of Evolve “First came the light, then came the sound Then came the worlds that could never slow down Then came the people with problems and hope That don't mean a thing, if they just knew the scope”

[@jasoncarey2092]

Started in 80s

[@jkaznosky]

What a clean YEM. I haven't seen them live in years, but I certainly root for these guys to keep going. Trey seems to have found a happiness and I love it for him. Jon shows us that he is the least talked about best drummer out there.

[@WillS-pl8wg]

👆🏼

[@rockguitarist931]

They sound just as tight at this tiny desk concert as they do at any arena or amphitheater, it's a real testament to their ability as musicians.

[@atkravitz]

Do you have music that as soon as you hear the first note your worries leave your shoulders, your smile returns, and the day just seems a little brighter? For me it’s Phish.

[@cestjane2260]

Trey is so charmingly goofy! He radiates joy!

[@drumma04]

That’s sobriety!

[@ChadandtheHolmbergs]

The trampoline routine never fails to bring a smile to my face.

[@nicholasfierstos1061]

i havent paid a ton of attention to phish since high school in the 90s but i watched this and it just brought me a lot of joy to see that they're still at it and having fun with it

[@jadedjhypsi]

Haven´t listened to Phish in eons.... at least 2 decades!!! They still sounding so great and fun =)

[@JackJohnson81828384]

you should come to a show! we'd love to have you.

[@jaybeemhardscrote7466]

Welcome back!

[@jadedjhypsi]

@@JackJohnson81828384 sure, when is the next time you are in Portugal??? ☺ ☺

[@dprice81]

​@@JackJohnson81828384I'll go. U buying? 😂😂

[@DixonKanyinda]

Long live PHISH one of my all time favorite band. Great people and awesome musicians

[@anandadyes4152]

Fun fact: they would have played longer but the fire marshal shut them down because they worried the next song would completely burn down the building. What a tiny set, absolutely one of the best Tiny Desk concerts ever.

[@aliciaanderson2331]

31 years in for this gal! So grateful - they've taken me through life since I was 17

[@redfishbluefish4973]

Heck yea! I was 16 (23 yrs for me). I had just gotten my driver’s license and was giving a buddy a ride to school and he said “have you heard of Phish?” And I said “you mean like going fishing?” Thought he was joking bc he knew I liked to fish. He said “listen to this” and put Lawn Boy in the CD player and I was hooked from the first note of Squirming Coil. Reba is still my all-time favorite! Happy Phishing!

[@Dan-y6l3k]

2.0

[@alexcasey351]

I was 10 when my step dad handed me junta cassette tape. I’ll never forget that. I remember it perfectly.

[@rslr]

Chris Kuroda is probably sitting out in the van sobbing that they didn't let him at least flicker the office lights a few times.

[@Rognvaldr1989]

Hahaha 😆

[@BenjGreen-m5c]

Probably protecting Justin Bieber on world tour with froth emotional appeal & support. Great sports!

[@haynestattoos]

Lol

[@Mesaman0825]

First Phish show was Nov '96... almost 30 years later and every time i see them live it's just as awe inspiring as the first time

[@michaeljwolley]

Same here, but they get ALOT more money from me now and I'm almost priced out😢

[@BrianKellyA2]

I began tape trading in high school around then. Man, that fall ‘97 funk! Caught my first show in Hampton, second night, 11/21/98. Convinced my dad to drive me and two buddies six hours to our first show at age 17. Good times. ✌️

[@MikeP2055]

Which Nov '96 show? St. Louis, per chance?

[@Mesaman0825]

@@MikeP2055 Vancouver, BC... then we raced to buy tix for Seattle a few nights later. The band was on fire!

[@markcarroll4168]

That just brought a 34 min 37 second smile to my face ...pure joy.

[@mdarlingjr]

This is my introduction to The Phish.

[@ireallyrikeu]

Hop in!!

[@grateful_living]

Welcome 🧙🏽‍♀️

[@vibrating_with_love_and_Christ]

Or just "The" for short

[@augustwest5487]

I remember my first time phishing 25 years ago, and I still listen to them daily😊

[@hangingon]

Check out 94-98 Phish. Literally the most explosive band on the planet during that time. Trey was a force of nature.

[@TheClosetGuitarist]

This was incredible! The sound engineers of this program are gods!

[@blueheeler9]

Agreed they should bring them along for summer tour

[@jonpopelka]

Right?? This must have been quite the challenge in such a small space...

[@gregorysmith5883]

Phish is one giant surrealist expression of joy

[@alexcasey351]

So true

[@GregsBassWorld]

Well put!

[@coreylanier4016]

Thank you Phish! BEST TINY DESK CONCERT EVER!

[@Jacyn-m2u]

I must say that these guys have been rockin it for decades, and they seem to still ENJOY playing together, after all these years...Thanx Phish

[@Freakerbythespeaker]

The look on Mike's face during YEM - bliss. This Tiny Desk was well worth the anticipation.

[@stevenjohnson2682]

This is NOT what I was expecting to wake up to today lol. Love it!!

[@tomhankins5543]

Audio team at Tiny Desk Concerts is so good; this sounds great!

[@BrianKellyA2]

How fitting that this is the longest tiny desk set (ever??) with a double-encore to boot! First show: 11/21/98 (Hampton Comes Alive, 2nd night)

[@proconkid]

agreed! and also my first show!

[@MikeP2055]

That's one helluva first show! The first time I got a chance to see them at Hampton was one year later, winter tour '99 leading up to Big Cypress.

[@matsuyahoo6522]

The genius of Phish is lost on most normals.

[@sarakeeton1980]

Normies... that's what we call them round here.

[@RobinPinkman-x4z]

I love you for saying that. Phish is holy secular high art. It's so beautiful I can't help but cry sometimes listening to Phish. Best to be alone.

[@RobinPinkman-x4z]

I'm tripping balls lol.

[@RobinPinkman-x4z]

I want to be at a Phish show so much. Young at a Phish show again with Emily.

[@Coloradiohead]

Only Phish can play the Sphere and then the Tiny Desk in the same couple months

[@LouieNYI09]

Been seeing this band since I was 19 years old, I’m nearly 50 now and still love every note of music they produce. This was awesome

[@shamama13]

Same! First show at Alpine Valley and I'm going back next weekend. Can't wait 🎉❤

[@shamama13]

Same! One of my first shows was Alpine Valley and I'm going next weekend. Can't wait ❤🎉

[@CourtneyHarreld]

Same! 1994! I was 20 and now 50. 30 years of Phish!

[@jonnya3425]

That ad placement just after the YEM intro is criminal. Edit: AND RIGHT BEFORE THE BUILD UP???!!!

[@mattcummings6382]

Egregious!

[@yisseroff1]

I'm watching it again, after I installed an ad blocker (firefox or chrome extension)

[@kjgaia]

i rewound it to listen in full, because I enjoy yourself. Nice tiny desk and tiny encore, my dudes ✌️

[@thenextkurt]

Okay, I concede. I get what Drew Carey was going on about now. I had no idea it was gonna be this good

[@lee32476]

Crazy thing is that this is essentially an acoustic set for them. When they are playing their full rig it’s bonkers.

[@itsnuthinbutsunshine]

Go see them live!

[@RraMakutsi]

Just stay away from blenders for at least the next 24 hours, just to be safe ;-)

[@NicoCrisafulli]

@@itsnuthinbutsunshine Actually don't. I need to get my tickets!

[@PhuryousOne]

This isn't even close to what a full-scale live concert with lights will give you. You gotta see them at least once in your life. Best live rock band out there. Been that way for a while now.

[@Letterhead2100]

Phish has an ENORMOUS catalogue and their lives show are wild.

[@ThatJonnnyGuy]

"You Enjoy myself" is one of my most fav songs..... I love the comedowns and back ups

[@zacharythreatt6812]

4:15 a cheeky All Things Considered tease snuck in there

[@benparisi2148]

I was wondering what trey’s little smile meant…. Good catch

[@connerzedalis9651]

They actually have a song that is a sort of bluegrass riff on it called all things reconsidered it’s on the album rift

[@Smooth_Atonal_Sound]

and another one from Page during Evolve around 7:32

[@zacharythreatt6812]

@@connerzedalis9651Yep! Good stuff. Rift is an amazing album

[@andrewdyke5561]

Almost thought it was a mr. Completely tease

[@KhalDrogo76]

My love for this band hasn't diminished 1 single iota since I first heard them in 1990....long live the one and only, the amazing, the spectacular, the one, the only, the greatest rock band of all time, the one, the special, the only, the magnificent, the one........

[@Dustin1047]

You’re old school. 92 for me.

[@KhalDrogo76]

@@Dustin1047 92-96 were the best shows I've ever seen from any band

[@Dustin1047]

@@KhalDrogo76Agreed. The Sphere was on another level though. Especially Sat & Sun.

[@Reelifeproductions.]

Nice, summer of ‘90 for me at Nectar’s. Real good times

[@TheRayfield77]

95 for me. I was a late bloomer lol.

[@steel128]

There's no better live experience than Phish. Went to see many bands play over the years and Phish shows are always incredibly the best!

[@evillordsoth949]

Thank you Phish for changing my life for the better, in the temporarily largest city in Maine.

[@clairesmusings]

No sleep til Limestone! 💚

[@cory4710]

Would’ve preferred to see them in a Tiny Sphere

[@allyrose6437]

Like a..... Fish bowl? 😉

[@joey8432]

@@allyrose6437Phish bowl

[@Bigmatt1406]

We probably would’ve gotten that at the festival that shall not be named

[@ibelieveyouhavemystapler]

Does a sphere of glow sticks count?

[@shiftyidog-]

That would be a round room

[@alexb8845]

21:05 Trey has to be the only guitar player on earth who can dismount a mini trampoline into that jam

[@spaidly]

I noticed that! He stomped into that first note like a BOSS

[@erichfontana4345]

The only one that can do it flawless

[@patricksmith595]

How Mike was able to avoid the shelves while on the trampoline is quite amazing.

[@dumbstupid5065]

I did take notice of the angle at which he was holding said bass. A real pro he is.

[@DarleneOKeefe]

Recently I've started listening to Phish. This is great! I feel like I've missed out on a great thing for 30 years! Thanks NPR!

[@dumbstupid5065]

40 years, but you're here now. Welcome.

[@mendezmelodyman6309]

Love being exposed to all these amazing bands I am not familiar with 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@sandybear61]

Love all these guys so much but Trey is such a ray of sunshine.

[@tommj4365]

Trey of Sunshine

[@plainpennylane]

This band changed my life and continues to make my days better- I love my music dads 😂

[@joshuamcdonnell122]

One of the best trampoline performances they have ever done. Love some Serek bass tones!!

[@Junkofthesoul]

I was introduced to Phish 20 years ago by my step dad. He taught me so many great things. This is such an unexpected Tiny Desk! Such a gift!

[@dannyhull2301]

Not only does Phish have genius level skill. But they also have a sense of humor. Perfect balance.

[@REMUSE777]

17:52 Boy 18:03 Man 18:12 God 18:22 Shiii

[@Ballonmychinn]

Wash uffizi, drive me to Firenze

[@haynestattoos]

Lol

[@TokenTombstone]

You would :D

[@Coloradiohead]

@@Ballonmychinn wash your feet & drive me to a frenzy is the dirty version

[@Throplife]

Fishman simple bliss

[@Aaron-tx5ob]

I haven’t heard YEM sound that clean since ‘95!

[@blake46long]

The second half of this set made even this early first-gen curmudgeon smile. :)

[@HaydenP121]

So good

[@kyleciarrocchi]

AGREED!!!! blown away. Nobody missed a note. They work so hard its awesome and inspiring

[@eastcoaster3720]

I was just having the same thought.

[@JBurney]

Bunch of funky 60 year old white men. Absolute funkmasters on this one. Page tore it up!!

[@mountainhobbit1971]

fantastic band but wow that drummer really stands out to me.

[@pb8872]

There’s a reason the band is named after Jon Fishman. He’s an absolute legend.

[@mmabuff101]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ this comment

[@evangottschling]

Best drummer of all time…by far!

[@jackmcca87]

Fishman! the namesake of the band!

[@perderlaprisa]

best drummer and best vacuum soloist

[@matthewhood3897]

There's definitely a dude walking around this office, low-key saying "doses" to the people he passes and never returning the lighters he asks to borrow from them.

[@finnmcginn9931]

Lol

[@MikeP2055]

Hahaha! I was thinking the same thing (minus the lighter theft, but that cracked me up good).

[@stephenvictor6263]

The sound guy needs a raise - crystal clear recording!!! Really fun tiny concert!!!

[@toddsmith8537]

Fishman on that lil baby kit. lol. kudos to whom ever mixed this! It sounds fantastic!

[@rfinnegan7106]

1995 after playing a three hour show Paige, Mike, and Fish jammed with 25-30 of us at a house party for 4 hours...legends.

[@alexcasey351]

Really? Vermont?

[@ungiorn0]

Phish and Dinosaur Jr. have the most beautiful instrumental breaks in all their songs. That’s why I love them

[@joshhughes930]

My 2 faves...don't see their names together often!

[@tommj4365]

I'll have to check out more dino jr, only just recently got one album of theirs, has one of the most heartbreaking songs on it I've heard

[@joelspringer2861]

Literally my 2 favs as well!!! J and Trey both are jedi’s

[@danconnorsnew8766]

UMass!

[@joshhughes930]

@@tommj4365 which album and song if I may ask?

[@HintOfLogic]

I'm 4.5 mins in and this is already my favorite TD concert! Props!!!!

[@Edgolfterp]

Only 3.4 miles and 34 years from where and when I first saw them. TY Phish!!

[@vedicapproach8105]

Wow! What a trip.

[@justingroff3682]

Let me guess ….MPP my hometown venue until 2016. Now blossom

[@Edgolfterp]

@@justingroff3682 MPP is 30 miles from DC. An old place called The Bayou in Georgetown…not around anymore.

[@jasonwakeman]

How profound are the things that connect us to times, places, and each other? "this crazy world I know, it turns"

[@puntabozeman4977]

The keyboard player is SICK on those electric ivories

[@nipper-d4i]

His shirt is even better

[@nickparsons337]

Page McConnell; ladies and gentlemen.

[@tomguest5298]

Leooooooooo!!!!

[@ryanhansen4496]

Page McConnell is the man!

[@ivantacalo8802]

Page side rage side😂❤

[@ghostnote-6]

I've actively avoided Phish my entire life for no real good reason, so I guess it's time to finally give them a listen.

[@nicjaime5904]

Lol same

[@househead67]

i've tried my best to avoid them, but sometimes i couldn't avoid a lot of my friends who kept them on repeat. 💯

[@househead67]

Trey Anistasio's debut solo album had some 🔥 moments though.

[@Sher0420-v]

Ya’ll ever look at one of those 3-d pictures where you REALLY have to take time and look at it before you actually see what’s there? Thats Phish. They’re goofy, nerdy incredibly talented musicians. You have to be patient and let it soak in, focus and reveal itself.

[@johngoldsworthy7135]

There’s a good reason. They are so incredibly overrated and trite

[@jonessparkman]

Greatest Tiny Desk Of All time Confirmed.

[@the60sfanatic87]

This makes me so happy. 30 minutes of forgetting about everything else. I’ve watched it at least 10 times. I’m also glad I had my introduction to Evolve here. I love it. It’s the perfect venue for it. I followed up with the studio version and wasn’t crazy about it. Phenomenal YEM too!

[@TheRayfield77]

There's a noticeable difference when they go from their newer stuff into the older stuff. And it's not that their new stuff is bad. It's just that their old stuff was so epic and on another level.

[@andrewmshuff]

Great tiny performance. Tiny trampolines. 😂 Been with them since '93 and You Enjoy Myself opening is still a breath of fresh air each time I hear it. So clean.

[@adammuccino9513]

Snares off! Tre jumping off the mini trampoline and hitting the first note of his solo and landing on the 1 all at the same time during You Enjoy Myself was awesome!