Phish - Tweezer - 02/28/2003 - Nassau County Coliseum - Uniondale, NY

Phish
Tweezer
02/28/2003
Nassau County Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
One of my favorite Tweezer jams, and quite possibly the greatest jam of the 2.0 era. Long, exploratory, well articulated.... this jam is layered and ambient and full of purpose and finesse. A must-hear Tweezer.
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[@dandemsky7157]

Just listened to this jam again. Just jizzed in my pants again.

[@roundr00m]

Jams like this one make me feel happy to be alive.

[@moheganson]

roundr00m ya I've been cycling this one with Went Gin, Chalkdust Torture 7/10/99, and 11/17/97 Ghost. All bliss

[@thevillageshaman]

It's our life force

[@TheMonkeybiznass]

RIP Peace Harris. This funky beat will always remind of you now.

[@CBBtheLakota]

He will be missed so much.

[@mattferrara6472]

Jo p can you explain?

[@jeffg7478]

Haven’t listened to every tweezer ever but been a long time fan, put in some hours listening to phish and this is one of their all time greatest jams. From start to finish. Love treys tone here, raw, like a singer who has a bit of a cold, gives the voice a rasp that cant be replicated. His tone was so smooth thru the 90s and this ‘new’ tone wasn’t appreciated by everyone at the time. Their playing wasn’t appreciated at the time. They were sloppy and unpolished compared to the 90s BUT it produced some of the greatest jams of their career. Round Room perfectly captured where the band was then, spontaneous, loose, raw, not very healthy but truly creative and stunningly gorgeous at its best. This jam has all those qualities.

[@moheganson]

talk less

[@jeffg7478]

@@moheganson I tend to babble mostly because I don't always know what I'm talking about.

[@MrGrillguy44]

I agree with everything you're saying.

[@JWitt30]

I don't know how people say there was no good shows or major jams in 2003... this is phenomenal

[@uncleebenezer8599]

6/25/2004 is really good too. 27-minute 'Seven Below' is amazing

[@moheganson]

2/20/03

[@gunsnfnroses]

Who says that? They had a great sound in 2003

[@easytoslip]

Having started seeing shows in the 90s, and then being at shows in the early 2000s, 2003 had some dark feelings to it; something that may not come through in recordings? People who say no good jams in 2003 are likely comparing specifically to the peaky rage that is the 90s. Or if for instance your first shows were in 2003, it's likely you'll consider that an awesome year. It's all personal and perspective-based. There are vlogs citing great jams from the 'oxy years'. Any way around it, Phish discussion in all its forms is great fun! ♥

[@twa4077]

what? the brooklyn show was killer

[@SteveVanEtten]

My personal fave Tweezer ever. Was there raw power🔥🔥🔥

[@moheganson]

My favorite jam of all-time so beautiful and steam rolls at the end. I think it's right up there with Went Gin

[@minniefluffmeowsington151]

I've heard certain jams by a few bands hundreds of times and I honestly feel like 12:30 - 16:45 of this song is the best 4 minutes of any jam ever played. This spontaneous key change is as close to perfection as improvised music can be- the whole band in flow state.

[@moheganson]

Agreed or Went Gin both beautiful

[@moheganson]

and 22:20 is such a DIRTY peak

[@nicoyoung1998]

That part of the Tweezer jam kinda sounds like a jam from Theme From The Bottom.

[@uncleebenezer8599]

Guys, I'm cold...let me out

[@zenheretic]

you win the comment section 😂

[@SKIADK]

Such a steady climb throughout, my favorite Tweezer.

[@BabyJesus555]

15:01 and that whole bliss jam section is what I imagine ascending to heaven would sound like.

[@ProtozoaSound]

It's incredible

[@moheganson]

Alex Bodnar the ascent you're referring to really starts at 13:00 not 15:00

[@alexharvey6522]

How are they making those sounds?

[@easytoslip]

@@alexharvey6522 Look up Amarguitar's Anatomy of A Jam videos. He did one for this Tweezer as well as some other juicy stuff and he takes listening to Phish to a whole other level. He will also tell you how they are making many of the sounds! here's a link actually: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIOxZqF_op2WitU

[@mattferrara6472]

I've been in a bliss jam for the last two days. I hear you 100

[@ben-yg5jj]

13:50 is so amazing, especially when trey drops the octave

[@brianmcmanus4286]

I was there...top 5 gig for me.

[@dennycappi5664]

Everyone shits all over 2.0, yet there is this...

[@michaelmorris1486]

I missed this by one show (albeit Worcester was also fire n worth seeking out). But the segment up to 17 mins approx makes me feel glad to be alive. 40 years and counting, one of the greatest American bands of all time.

[@Kimock7Autism]

many out of body experiences listening to this version - please share with the world

[@chickenparm]

Greatest night of my life!

[@123danks]

@chickenparm changed my 16 year old brain forever....

[@MegaDballz]

I had so much damn fun at this show! One of the best tweezer's I've ever seen for sure.

[@moheganson]

Best jam ever.

[@robdoty6903]

18 movement masterpiece. Or, 6 movements each with an average of 3 sub-movements. You get the point

[@kellymcgrath5541]

this is pretty awesome

[@moheganson]

BEAST JAM

[@LaurenH58]

gahhh this tweezer is so good. so adventurous

[@mikecarey240]

Oh mama ❤

[@yossarian67]

Nice Shipibo print overlaying the video. Phishy medicine for sure

[@axwell21]

🐐

[@ihloveyoux3]

i was there best iside phish show i ever saw high energy whole show

[@imatitlover]

You and a half million other people were there

[@michaeldriscoll5602]

Cream of the crop.

[@justeino3983]

rest easy harris

[@BingbongDeNiro]

"Wheat Thins? Call me when they're Wheat THICKs! Gimme that wheat!"

[@gunsnfnroses]

Really good Tweezer

[@bubblevest1544]

In my mind the best tweezer I've heard, this jam coupled with almost every jam at IT ,made 2003 the last truly good year of phish in my mind. I try to listen now and it doesn't compare. Listen to Ya mar, chalkdust, birds,Reba , 46 days, ghost from IT and you'll realize you won't hear that type of jamming now a day's. Just my opinion.

[@denisejohnson1832]

+Bubble Vest (Trey Williams) 11-17-97. that is all.

[@bubblevest1544]

+denise johnson Ah yes, had this show11-17-97 on tape back in the day. Very nice. I'm assuming you were referring to the tweezer opener. Very good as well. If I were comparing the two, I would say this one had more funk and was more danceable. Where for me, personally, this tweezer has more emotional value and sonic exploration and improv. One is not better than the other, just different levels for me. Thanks for the throwback, 97 was the first year that I actually started following shows , it has a nostalgic quality for me. Thanks TW/BV

[@bubblevest1544]

+JB P not diminishing, keywords were "opinion" and "in my mind". I still listen, just don't get the same enjoyment. Nothing lasts forever.

[@LyteSydeShill]

Then 2017 happened. Haha.

[@bubblevest1544]

Coltin Balser very true.finally

[@trampledbylambs]

Great fucking version !!!!

[@doktordre77]

there's just something about february ...

[@troyweber841]

Why is the hair on my skin standing up after listening to that?

[@moheganson]

22:20 is about right...

[@michaeldriscoll5602]

This one is BETTER than 7/31/13 Tahoe.

[@StevenAlderly]

Without a fucking doubt man...

[@stevewhite4428]

It's not even close

[@music6577]

woo

[@thetruth34o9]

not a controversial opinion

[@moheganson]

Agreed. don't get all the hype for Tahoe tweezer it's just wicked long

[@jonathanbogush0580]

one for the ages...from 19min on this thing is fire....I miss shows at Nassau. I guess Cancun will have to do.

[@mattferrara6472]

jonathan bogush dude they catch a wave at 14:08 and shred at 15:55

[@thetruth34o9]

opne of the best segments emerges around 13:50

[@roundr00m]

RIP Harris Wittels

[@CameronMayfield719]

03:48

[@jScooter18]

Solid recovery

[@moheganson]

primal scream

[@chanicekobolowski4164]

oxy years

[@jasonc5512]

No smack, no soul

[@TheHSIHP]

2.0 > 3.0

[@fluffhead7105]

Jay Fuller apples to oranges

[@moheganson]

and 1.0>2.0

[@mattferrara6472]

2 needed 1 like 3 needs 2

[@bgrace94]

Yes, 2.0 did segue into 3.0

[@thisguyrighthere3647]

Being young and free from responsibility > Being older and responsibility laden Is it the music or the perspective