"Waste" - Page McConnell & Trey Anastasio from The Barn

[@adamf.4823]

To be 19 years old, your whole life ahead of you, your parents still alive, you’re at a festival, your friends are just as beautiful and free as you are, the sun is setting, music pounding across the fields, every atom of the earth pulsing with potential, understanding nothing, expecting everything. And then you wake up and you’re forty and just grateful that your depression seems to be under control.

[@socialmedia5805]

This comment is so beautiful yet so very sad and depressing at the same time.

[@mata9047]

I wish I knew you, Adam. You are surely an awesome fellow.. Oh, and same.

[@jonbray-p5z]

jeez

[@AgentFlowers]

Nice (sincerely). I grasp and hold tight to my memories at shows/festivals. Sitting in hours of traffic. Stuck in the mud somewhere. The sweet girls that left feminine products in the restroom. To the any-show-stranger(s) next to us who shared their consumables....To remember the feeling, the rush of being within the jammin' crowds' positive energy....To the 5K, to the alligators and the all nighter...the list goes on, Cheers!

[@engineeertf2]

i just cried reading this

[@tomjarmas4378]

I recorded a cover of this song and gave it to my wife as a Valentines day present. She passed this past March from pancreatic cancer. The most true love song ive ever heard.

[@hamsicle]

Dude pancreatic cancer sucks, I'm sorry. My dad died from it at 51.

[@tomjarmas4378]

@hamsicle Michelle was 53, sorry for your loss as well, July in Mansfield will be my first show in 28 years without her, my daughters are going with me. Phish has helped me grieve and they are helping me recover

[@dantrav1927]

@@tomjarmas4378 thinking of you!

[@benrubins8172]

@hamsicle and @tomjarmas4378, I’m sorry for both of your losses. To be honest, I hadn’t thought of Waste as a love song but in that context, it makes all the sense in the world. Tom, that is such a sweet story about recording this song for your dying wife. I say that because I am staring down the barrel of something similar: at 17 months old, my younger son was diagnosed with a genetic degenerative neurological illness that is terminal in infant patients called Tay Sachs. Life expectancy is between 3-5 years old and he will be 3-1/2 in a few weeks. We are doing our best to normalize our current life in dealing with this illness but also cherish and covet the time we have a family of four, before his illness starts shutting down the major body systems. We may have him with us for 3 months or 3 years; it is impossible to know and none of our amazing care team has said otherwise. I know the feeling of being in this kind of limbo of knowing the tidal wave is coming but you don’t know when. And I’m so sorry that we both have had to live in that limbo. I am glad you are getting some healing power from these four Vermonters. It’s a powerful community if you’re able to tap into it. I wish you the best of luck in your journey in healing and in grief, and know you are far from alone in dealing with these hard, hard issues.

[@Philzy610]

@tomjarmas4378 how sweet of you. That must have been the best gift for her. I just started learning it last night... Recorded me hitting the first few chords and sent to an old penpal flame. I hope you're doing OK and that the song only gives you the best memories of your beloved.

[@modelcitizen1977]

Trey's vocals have levelled up. He sounds better than ever.

[@michaelcuffe14]

Agree!

[@sneakonproductionz]

@@michaelcuffe14 He has been working on it. Has a voice coach and stuff

[@ikkiwikki]

Autotune bro.

[@patriciastokes3062]

Nah, I don't hear any autotune. I hear an occasional passing note that's not bang-on, which says to me: this is all organic. Trey has always had a fantastic ear. I think in the past couple of years he has just pursued a level of vocal control that wasn't as important to him when he was younger.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

He sounds amazing

[@avaciarvella4037]

I’m 13 and this is my favorite band. I was exposed to this at the right time.

[@npmerrill]

Enjoy the journey. It’ll be amazing in every way.

[@NickCooper74]

Glad to hear it. There’s a great big world of Phish out there waiting for you to discover.

[@Morriefresh]

Enjoy it, phriend! Welcome to the best band there is!

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

So what. You can enjoy it now that you discovered them. I am almost 40 and going to see Phish THIS summer amd it will be amazing. The best was the 2009 reunion tour.

[@be-bop4043]

Heck ya, well i was told the last 20 years that phish sucked and I guess I was too distracted with life to just slow down and give them an actual listen ,I moved to Vermont and decided it was time I am 41 and I love,love,love them!

[@tayandromsquad8561]

I could close my eyes and go back to when I was 16 holding the love of my life and knowing this song would be our jam forever. 17 years later it still is

[@keithshaughnessy1645]

I'm jealous.

[@gratefulmusichealthylife]

Same!!! 23 years ago we were 17 and 18, and it ended up being our first dance at our wedding ❤

[@dannymoskowitz1487]

​@@keithshaughnessy1645 hang in there only another 20 or 30 years more to ponder what would be

[@keithshaughnessy1645]

@@dannymoskowitz1487 Yep. BTW, my only child was born to a Moskowitz (his mom).

[@1013lou]

100% !!!!!!!

[@stevemonroe1506]

This is beautiful. I lost my brother 4 days ago. University of Vermont Class of 1989. To say that he loved Phish would be an understatement. This is rocking my world. Thank you. God Bless The Phish of Vermont and MJH. Rest in Peace.

[@dantrav1927]

Sorry to hear, thought and vibes friend...

[@moxa_cottage]

much love to you brother.

[@stevemonroe1506]

@@moxa_cottage Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@stevemonroe1506]

@@dantrav1927 thank you. much appreciated.

[@doodahman2995]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Stay strong.

[@deweytucker5413]

I have wasted zero percent of my time watching this 1,000 times. Tears of joy. Trey’s aged hands delicately telling the tale on an acoustic. Sheesh what a moment.

[@DanLeRoy]

Phish wins the award for nicest tea sets of any rock band ;-D

[@carpo719]

Amen. And cheers

[@RS-cm8gg]

Um Paul McCartney has a better set.

[@RS-cm8gg]

Wings?

[@LSommer]

Where is Rolling Stone when you need em. Greatest Rock and Roll Tea Sets. Honey, I'm needed! I'd wager the Who have some fine china. What made you think of Paul? I'm sure his is lovely, but the best? And Yoko broke up the tea set. Everyone knows that! 😜

[@bitsiphon]

Not to nitpick (which means of course I am going to anyway). It should read the nicest tea sets. I feel better now that I have that off my chest.

[@domcagney2352]

This band got me through one of the toughest stages of my life- They were my anthem for overcoming addiction. Being a musician and knowing Trey's story, made them even more important to me. I even had a dream that I met Trey and asked for an autograph and he took a vinyl cover of "Joy" and signed it but instead of an autograph handed it back with the word ADDICT written but crossed out with a big X

[@NickCooper74]

Congratulations on your sobriety. You’re a miracle.

[@domcagney2352]

Nick Cooper thanks guys🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@edwardfetner2513]

@@NickCooper74 it

[@magickbeans]

That is phuckin incredible ❤

[@BDB78]

If i could put into words how much more enriched, inspired, and joyful my life is because of you four I would. Words fail at that. A sincere ‘thank you’ will have to suffice.

[@ChrisJConte]

I read this comment 5 times over. Couldn’t agree more.

[@williamslowsky]

Amen.

[@deanaoxo]

Amen as well.

[@robbieboswell6190]

Ditto.

[@edmunddee9524]

That's very well said. Fate sent Trey walking past me in Central Park two years ago this week so I got to say thank you. He was gracious and awesome.

[@guitarvocs]

My wife and I play in small vineyards and venues in central PA. We occasionally have fans of yours in our audience. She plays keys and I play guitar. We don't sound this good, but we feel this song to the bottom of our souls every time we play it. Thank you for writing it. Please don't sue us.

[@ttownjamie1501]

U funny

[@jimmijames6294]

I would love to hear your cover

[@merrmanmister4025]

I'm from central pa too...I live in phillipsburg..love me some phish..stay safe neighbor

[@dustintaylor112]

I’m also from central Pennsylvania! Harrisburg to be exact. Just moved back up here from Austin TX a few weeks ago

[@miker7795]

Somehow, I like that you put out an ad for your band while simultaneously earning our sympathy for your humbleness.

[@novakaya]

How beautiful is that Treys focused on helping others get clean now We are so proud of you man. Love you brother

[@markranfone6393]

love trey

[@martinislacker8393]

Old Deadhead now also relatively recent Phan. I am the definition of better late than never. Beautiful, boys. Thank you.

[@kachenkimmell9132]

Same here

[@butterfly560]

This was played at our wedding in 2016....the most beautiful song for the most beautiful day of my life ❤️❤️❤️

[@ZZ90]

Did you marry jayson?

[@butterfly560]

@@ZZ90 no, his name is Ben 🙂 But Jayson has good taste 👍

[@peterhull9126]

That's hilarious 😂

[@brianlorey2243]

I'm wasted drunk with a tear in my eye remembering how I would jam this on a smoked and drunk'n day in the Ozarks back in the 90s

[@UnLearnYourself]

This came at a heavy time of uncertainty. Not knowing when we'd be able to safely gather again. This landed so sweetly. A taste of what we had so freely enjoyed for years but lost for a while. Eternal gratitude gentlemen.

[@buddypop9358]

Rick Beato brought me here. One of the what makes this song great episodes. Glad he did

[@spacebass79g98]

Welcome Phriend. 😊

[@bensdemosongs]

Casual listener here. That was really nice! Vocals sound great.

[@TheSouthernorycle]

That’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever witnessed.

[@writer125]

Yeah, they are getting old, but still sound great. One of my all time favorite bands. Thanx for posting this.

[@joseysmith7099]

We're huge phish fans and I'm walking down the aisle to this exact cut in September 💕 it's been our song since we first met

[@a_coh]

I saw you boys play at Mississippi nights in the early nineties in Missouri. There couldn't have been more than one hundred people there. I'm really proud of your success gentlemen. Way to go.

[@r.m7921]

One of the greatest love songs ever written!!

[@rupertkennedy7964]

I think I saw this in a dream in '96. Makes sense now.

[@tdbhmusic]

yes! That happens to me often, absolutely love synchronicities, deja vus and dream analysis and stuff. lol nobody talks about this stuff. it's possible I misunderstood your comment and will walk away quietly now lol

[@rupertkennedy7964]

@@tdbhmusic Na I think you nailed it!

[@Johndoe-gd4tb]

@@tdbhmusic it’s phish, people talk about this stuff all the time lol who are you hanging around

[@rexhargrove5172]

This comment section feels like home

[@jeffkennedy5645]

Kennedy nice name Holmes 🤓😎

[@HAMMERSMASHD]

This song hits the feels. I saw Trey play it at Alpine Valley last month and didn't get it on first listen. I think a lot of people can identify with the feeling of not wanting much in particular in life just genuine connection with someone, friend or lover. I'm in the stage of my life where my friends and I drifted apart and I have plenty of positive acquaintances but long for that deep connection. Beautiful performance too of course.

[@HAMMERSMASHD]

I listen to this song most nights as I'm going to sleep. It's calm and serene and you have to keep manifesting that hopeful energy.

[@まかろにぼーや]

90年代をjamゴリゴリのphishにドハマりして、今この時代にこういうアコースティックなphishを聴けるのはなんというか無常の喜びを感じる。

[@kramedog22]

I get chills whenever I hear the first few notes of this beautiful song.

[@mickyelliott6303]

Never been a huge Phish fan but this song pulls heartstrings I never knew I had. Never a wasted couple minutes. Thank you Cbro.

[@razorsfury6519]

I'm here trying to understand why anyone would downvote such a pretty song...

[@justinf1751]

Right? I mean for any band. If you know you don’t like it why watch it just to downvote it. Weird scenario. Idk why any Phish fan would downvote any Phish song, be thankful for the music that almost stopped.

[@hichaelmartline]

As we all age over the years, I can't help but think "I want more acoustic songs & sets". Only a handful splashed throughout the years. I can't be blastin' Machine Gun Trey too much at the nursing home in my future.

[@Omegaphats]

I'm feeling my own evolution in this same direction!

[@wheelin98tj]

Wow, nursing homes really do suck. No machine gun Trey?!?

[@hichaelmartline]

Keyword: too much But ya'll get mad I guess? lolol

[@carpo719]

When I was younger all my friends played electric guitar but I always preferred acoustic, Now That I'm Older I'm glad I chose to learn to play because there's just something about acoustic

[@moarsaur]

Solo acoustic Wilson under a bridge in Cleveland may be the best Wilson I have heard. It was on a set break at a TAB show.

[@MrMattyswift]

God I miss 90s Phish. Best years of my life! Caught half of Billy Breathes and Ghost FTP. Rift is my favorite album. Hood live always stole my face the most. If I had a time machine...1994

[@deveryshepardson3640]

They have definitely been with me since ‘93 Britt Ballroom in Ashland, Oregon. All of the comments are truly awesome and show the strength of community. Think of all of the people who you randomly bump into that you haven’t seen since the last show or sometimes people you haven’t seen for years. Love you all brothers and sisters. Until we meet again.

[@hyperstation8134]

I'm floored. The wind tickled the treetops outside my home as this song wound down, and I feel utterly serene. Trey, Page, a Martin and a Wurly, all playing from a barn in New England-with sterling coffee service to boot... Does it get any better than this?

[@lukaszabramowicz9248]

Beautiful song, just beautiful. The Beatles would be proud.

[@IronJohn755]

What an awesome band - with the success they've had it's remarkable that after almost 40 years they're still friends, just normal guys playing great music, sounding as good as ever.

[@zrnewf]

Perfection guys! Amazing. I am a new Phish listener, Knew of the band but never really listened. Now I am massively hooked.

[@justinrowland5191]

This popped in my feed outta nowhere. I'm not complaining. You hippies are ok in my book.

[@gilthethrill9179]

.....the Phish band aint no hippies

[@justinrowland5191]

@@gilthethrill9179yeah well, that's just like, your opinion, man.

[@Marcissus]

Hippies have the best music

[@samz9264]

wooohooo

[@brittmiller669]

Hippies rock in my book. Best compliment to give

[@bearfoot6910]

this is a great, great version of this song. I lost my dear friend that turned me into a Phish fan back in 2019. I started going to shows with him in Texas in 1995. I think about the time I got to spend with him when I hear this song. I would love to be "wasting" more time with him.

[@Twisastar]

This song touches a feeling that words cannot describe 🖤

[@Trey.Anastasio]

Hi there, Good day to you and it's nice seeing you here.

[@samhansen83kg]

Whether the donkeys or elephants are in control, we still have Phish

[@bgrace94]

I thank my lucky stars for that. I am a young 3.0er so I wasn’t there for Coventry and the breakup but I don’t take it for granted. Try to go to as many shows as I can. Hope to see you at a show soon.

[@LudiCrust.]

We need a new political party bc the elephants & donkeys are just different sides of the same coin despite the division they sew in the people. The donkeys are right of center in every other western society but the way the elephants tell it you’d think they were yellow bellied commies hellbent on destroying our special brand of dog eat dog capitalism.

[@jsi5684]

I saw them for my third tour playing this. Buffalo NY. I was 17 years old. I’ll never stop loving this album. They sound better than ever.

[@ebutzek1]

Buffalo, baby!!!!

[@jenniferwarne8445]

Makes me cry every time. Beautifully done guys

[@treyanastasio2839]

Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.

[@dmahoney661]

I’m listening to this on a Saturday morning while drinking my coffee and a serene feeling rushed over me. Love this song and this version!!!!!!

[@jamisgood21]

Release more songs from this! PLEASE! There must be more...Some of the best playing I've heard in a while. LOve the laid back acoustic vibes.

[@jfoss1974]

This was the song you hooked me with so many years ago! I play it every time I pick up my acoustic. 💯

[@williamconway7313]

Probably the best waste I’ve ever heard

[@rikmarley8917]

How about the first time under a hidden name in that bar in NY?

[@williamconway7313]

@@rikmarley8917do tell, I’m unaware of this

[@rikmarley8917]

@@williamconway7313 hm. Gimme a minute...

[@rikmarley8917]

@@williamconway7313 phish.net/setlists/phish-june-06-1996-joyous-lake-woodstock-ny-usa.html?highlight=649

[@erbaj99]

Green with envy towards anyone who was at that “Third Ball” show! (what an excellent pseudo band name!)

[@downeynicole8085]

This is truly beautiful!

[@Trey.Anastasio]

Hi there, Good day to you and it's nice seeing you here.

[@the16v]

from our wedding in 2003 to the last moments with our dog Maddux before he passed in 2019. This song will always make my wife and I cry...

[@MrJdspecial1]

❤

[@gratefulmusichealthylife]

Waste was our wedding song too💗 and now we're about to say goodbye to our 14 year old lab Piper, any day now...such a painful experience but grateful for all the years together, and with her listening to this...thanks for sharing your story!

[@eray9934]

Our wedding too! Have you ever thought about all the kids/families/couples that would not exist if not for this band?

[@the16v]

@@gratefulmusichealthylife 💔

[@patrickolaughlin6027]

Beautiful version , thanks guys!

[@scottrowe533]

Beautifully performed, gents. Sometimes a captivating song, played in a simple arrangement and sung from the heart, is all we need. Thank you.

[@miker573573]

This is fantastic. More of these... 👍

[@danhagen9655]

I honestly think this is the best version I've ever heard. Live shows, studio, and all.

[@alwatt4762]

Beautiful song! I had to check out the complete song after watching "what makes this song great" by Rick Beato...

[@timallbritton7329]

Brings back some memories. Great tune off a great record.

[@phishphan5732]

Time for my nap …I’m old…oh Trey and Page, we’re the same age…I can relate. You two are virtual buds…love you.

[@taborturtle]

I've been a Phan since '89 and I'm still blown away by all the stuff you guys are playing in new ways for us! It just gets better and better. Love you guys! Thank you for making our lack of live music (in person) more bearable. I long for the day we can be in the same room as you guys once again.

[@ttownjamie1501]

How bout those tiny places we got to rage in, back in the day! It really is amazing how Phish and esp Trey has provided so much effort during this pandemic cluster fuck.

[@MrTScz]

Probably the one video on yt I watched the most times. Love it so much!

[@domd6559]

This song makes me think about her so much

[@katzman7]

One of my absolute favourite Phish tunes!!! Thanks!!

[@kvine111123]

What a beaut Clark. Really enjoyed the backdrop. Impeccable, never better. Very heartfelt !

[@TheSouthernorycle]

There is pain involved with this collaboration. It’s palpable to me. Two men who spent decades working together and the scars that inherently come with that. Then trying to re-meet up for a cup of coffee. Lots of awkwardness lots of trouble in the water under the bridge. But once they get to the thing they always agreed on it’s a thing of beauty.

[@NLT-pm4sq]

This video directly contributed to me decided to see 4 phish shows and counting. Beautiful.

[@burnthecoat]

Man the videos from this session are pure magic, thanks so much for sharing it.

[@biddyism]

Beautiful!!

[@clarkferman1668]

Hello beautiful

[@jawboneify]

His "Voice"... Like a fine wine his voice Is mellowing into the most beautiful sounds...the vibrato is awesome 😎 .. but I'm sober now so his voice will have to do LOL..💯👣🔥😁🕺

[@NewYorkLegal]

This was the first dance at our wedding! Great version!

[@glgilber2]

Love this song! Our band plays this one at the end of every practice.

[@janbudin5900]

Saturday 10 day ago in India we were celebrating the goddess with amazing music and dance and than we jammed and police came and destroyed the beauty. After one hour and one of our friends arrested, the instruments and equipment taken a bunch of us went back to my place to release, playing cards and in the background the Phish guys were playing from Magna ball. The one real musician of the tribe after a while he put a smile on his face under his delighted sleep eyes and just sad, with full satisfaction:"they are goooooood..." Yes they are and...more than this I will not ask Faced with mysteries dark and vast Statements just seem vain at last Some rise, some fall, some climb To get to Terrapin Love you all

[@eternalwheel]

You mind me asking where in India? I spent many years there in the 90s around Anjuna, Arambol, Kodaikanal, Kasar Devi, Parvati Valley and MALANA VALLEY... had to pay baksheesh a few times the cops can be "tricky"

[@hayden8942]

this is really good. nice to see Trey and Page interplay and jam for a few moments there, sounded like the old days.

[@timothygingras7950]

This song and video production are simply perfect. What took me so long? Excellent!

[@atamagashock]

I’m miss them so much and this song will alwadys remind me of my friend Mike, who sadly passed 10 years ago. Can’t wait to be with all of you again.

[@DULLKNOLL]

Vermont is very beautiful this time of year🍁🍂🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂

[@DULLKNOLL]

Well..... More like all times of the year.... golly trey.... This is the sugary sweetness

[@brendans8141]

Thank you Trey and Page we need more of this love you both

[@Ctworld15]

Beautiful. Their music feels like family.

[@marniewhitefeather2120]

This song is like a sweet and lovely lullaby thank you 💖

[@NickCooper74]

Thank you, boys.

[@averyprice9422]

I learned to play this during quarantine

[@nicholasmoore7659]

This year has been great for my guitar playing

[@mdwells44]

Same

[@kevinross6503]

Same. It’s such a gorgeous song

[@turnleftaticeland]

Nice!

[@lesclaypoolonbass9431]

we're in this together party people

[@FaqueGoogle-wo6ip]

in what together

[@ericvanhorn7986]

Rock on

[@lesclaypoolonbass9431]

@@FaqueGoogle-wo6ip a dumpster fire

[@carpo719]

Straight up my friend

[@johnnymindfunk]

it ain't no lie, brother.

[@chrisvandergoes2787]

I caught this two hours after it was posted and watched at 6:20. Awesome. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@viren112358]

OMG a live show is on the top of my bucket list

[@carpo719]

This is beautiful thank you guys for entertaining us during this crazy time

[@chrisanderson1498]

Beautiful ! Can't wait to see you all again ;-) #LiveMusic

[@Frankenstein-sc8rc]

still here and always will be! love you all

[@mattbarsaloumusic]

Yes! Thank you guys! Very beautiful ❤️

[@rishikesh1087]

I remember watching this more or less locked down. It's so beautiful.

[@AncientEnergyEyesOpen]

Thank you. This song has always made my heart full of joy.

[@autumncutegirl]

Ohmygoodness, I adore this fellas!!!! So beautiful, just beautifully done!! 💘 Im pretty sure My Heart melted 💓 😭

[@Trey.Anastasio]

Hi there, Good day to you and it's nice seeing you here.

[@learntowaterski]

Tour is coming to Massachusetts soon and I can't buy tickets because I'm an addict. I been battling addiction for 20 years. I get clean for a year or more than go back to using. I miss so many shows because of my addiction

[@daposllc9256]

Beatiful little song. It is one thing to hit it hard, but when it comes to touch the strings and keys very gently; Trey and Page are quite unparalleled.

[@sealevelbear]

Great version ❤️

[@mikeo.905]

Something about those words, those triplets, and finding myself 25 years furthur down the road... all the "wasted" summer tour nights have aged into invaluable treasures.

[@elihuclarke]

Love the cup o’ tea cam view 🎸☕️

[@sassback3693]

Who served it to them tho?

[@ryanmstanley]

You are always inside my head. I won't believe what I might read. I know I'll see what you might have said. But instead... I'll hear it ... Now. As I joyfully and patiently waste my time with you both. Lapping up every single note and nuance. Thanks for being You.

[@frankbucaro7843]

I can watch this session for hours, such a great song in a beautiful setting. Thanks for the music!!

[@thomasroberts7021]

One of my favorite songs and definitely my favorite version of Waste. Simple and what a backdrop. Home sure is where the heart lives. Killer job guys!

[@nikkicook4253]

Thank you Trey&Page😭❤️

[@clarkferman1668]

Hello beautiful

[@Trey.Anastasio]

Hi there, Good day to you and it's nice seeing you here.

[@jeffhalferty843]

Page is a rock star too.

[@Trevormortis]

Amazing.. We need this right now

[@iammaggierose]

Thanks fellas. 💞

[@treyanastasio2839]

Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.

[@Greens_Blues]

Love wasting my time with you, and everyone. Thank you 😁✊💓