So Harry Hood was the mascot of the Hood milk company and the end part of the song was their jingle back in the 80s when the song was written. Three of the band members used to live in an apartment that was across the street from the Hood bottling plant and that jingle played almost constantly so it was pretty engrained into their heads. Mr miner was the person who lived in the apartment before them and so they used to get his mail before he changed his address. Basically the song is kind of a big inside joke to them:) hope I helped! Also check out like 2001 or sand when you get a chance
@@deepdivederek the reason the line is "Where do you go when the lights go out" is in the old Hood commercials, whenever someone would open their fridge Harry Hood would come out and extol the virtues of Hood Dairy products. So, they are wondering about what happens to Harry whenever someone closes the door.
I attended UVM in the late 80s when they were still playing dorms and house parties. Down the street were Ben & Jerry making ice cream, and for a short time, Bernie Sanders was still mayor. I would say listen to Junta and Lawn Boy with headphones, for sure. Then jump into live stuff. I would suggest starting with shows from the prime of their prime, 1992-1995. The energy is unreal. I am happy you started with Hood! May I suggest You Enjoy Myself and Run Like an Antelope? For sure, check out their 1991 shows with the Giant Country Horns.
Those of us who Phell for Phish in the early days (for me, 1990) seem to have a different relationship with the music than those who learned to like the band post-Hoist. Yes, the energy and playfulness of the early days has never returned except for small glimpses here and there. They're a different band since the late-90s with a different vibe and approach to their music, and that's fine. People love it. Phish today brings hordes of people huge amounts of joy, and that's what really matters. But for me, their apex was NYE 92-93 at Matthews Arena at BU. It still mystifies me why that show has never been officially released other than a bad radio simulcast recording.
I highly recommend live, subbed for reacting to phish. I hope you continue, best live band ever. I've seen DMB many times throughout his career, but there is nothing as fun as a phish show :)
The Phish studio work is largely... fine. There are some gems, though, like the "If I Could" from the album Hoist, that features Alison Krauss. Most of us would (me definitely included) recommend sticking with live stuff, though. Basically anything that Phish puts out on their official UA-cam channel is a safe bet, as it's usually one of the highlights from a given show. "Harry Hood" is a community favorite, as it's consistently well played and almost always delivers a big, triumphant peak, the thing that made so many of us fall in love and become obsessed with this band. Nobody out there understands how to do that kind of thing better than Trey and Phish. If you liked this, "Slave to the Traffic Light" is a similar kind of thing (usually quick song, long-ish slow build, big peak). "The Divided Sky" is also a good choice. Some quick answers: (1) yeah, anyone in the community would instantly know what song it is. Hood is largely composed (and therefore usually played pretty similarly) up until the "Thank you Mr. Hood," at which point it becomes more free-form and can go anywhere, though it usually builds to a big peak and returns to the song for the outro (2) it's not technically the original members, but it's the same lineup since Phish really became Phish in '86, when Jeff Holdsworth quit and they became more than a college cover band. (3) I think the vast majority of us listen almost exclusively to the recordings of their shows. They release every show they play on their site (and have since 2003), and something like 75-100 shows from pre-2000 have been released as archival concert recordings Welcome to the community. It's definitely a pretty deep rabbit hole.
Thanks for all the info! I appreciate it! The (intimidating) deep rabbit hole is what has kept me from checking out Phish in the first place. Now that I'm here, I'm excited. Thanks again!
I think the exceptions are Junta, Lawn Boy, Rift, Hoist, and Picture of Nectar. Those albums stand as albums you want to hear with headphones. The White Tape was a good but a bit amateurish, as you might expect.
I've been listening to this song for almost 30 years and it just occurred to me that "where do you go when the lights go out" could be talking about death. "Thank you Mister Miner" is being grateful for the people you met along the way who influenced you. And then after a deep introspective dive into all your regrets and successes you realize how wonderful that you're still alive. And that feels pretty good! I'm glad that you're alive. I'm glad that you've arrived. And I'm definitely glad that you're a glide. ❤
They used to live down the street from a Hood Milk plant in Burlington Vermont. "Where do you go when the lights go out" refers to milk when it's put in the fridge, the light shuts off when you close the door. Mr. Miner was their landlord and they would receive mail in his name, Publishers Clearing House mail "thank you Mr. Miner".
Almost any 92 Harry Hood is spectacular. 93 is my favorite phish year. And there are some good Hoods then too. But it's just great song. I'd encourage listening to any year.
And to answer how to get into Phish, the answer is to have a Sherpa, a spirit guide, a vet of the scene take you through the “best ofs” of every phish track.
Dave is a force of nature with certain generic gifts and a heavy load of trauma from his past which he has been working through in his songs for his entire career; he was lucky to find Carter and luckier still that Charlottesville had the scene it did, and the rest of the original lineup sort of coalesced around Dave's tremendous drive and Carter's fericious rhythmic engine. In this regard the DMB is an extension of one personality--Dave's. Phish are arguably the tighter band more prone to exploration and improv. Phish's Mike on bass guitar is unshakeable::Lessard usually is purely functional within DMB, perfectly adequate is all. Dave's playing is generally thought complex or quite gymnastic, I've heard it described as tortured in places:: Trey's playing rivals that of established jazz legend John Scofield. It's very clean and soaring. Beauford is one of my favorite drummers but Fishman does for Phish what Ringo did, play ecactly the right style for every song, fill, transition, ect. Fishman is always on time, he's the silver thread running the full length of the tapestry. So DMB has been the therapeutic vehicle of a disturbed genius in my opinion, while Phish is what can happen when brilliant people like scientists and regional business leaders have kids who meet in college over a shared love of music making, and they say" well, let's do this like it was a job, but never let it become one."
"holy cow"... yah man that pretty much sums it up.. and this is only scratching the surface.. His giddiness is infectious, the joy he exudes even after playing this so many times (each time different) but even more poignant when you go back in history and learn about how they were on the verge of destruction with Trey's addiction, breakup, subsequent arrest and recovery, and now 17 years after that dark period, they are as energetic and creative as ever.
OMG what a great intro to Phish w/ Harry Hood! If you had to make me choose... Harry Hood might be my favorite Phish song. So, hard to choose. But, It's def top 5.. or 3... But, yeah what an Intro to Phish! Always Always Always Always Always listen to live Phish! I'd recommend watching/ reviewing "Ghost" from Prague 7/6/98. There are just so many great songs a performances!... it's hard to pick just a few. The songs "Stash", "Tube", "You Enjoy Myself", "First Tube", "Mike's Song", "Weekapaug Groove", "Mercury", "2001" and "Sand" are some of my favs! So many good songs! Maybe we get you into the story "The Man Who Stepped into Yesterday" at some point! Enjoy the ride down this rabbit hole you plunged into! 😃
Welcome!! I started by listening to A Live One, a live album that features a good cross-section of some of their more popular songs from the time. A good intro. You might also check out the Live Bait series, a curated selection of top versions of various songs put out every year. Studio- Rift, Billy Breathes, Story Of The Ghost, Farmhouse, Junta. Then start seeing shows.
@@deepdivederekI highly suggest checking out the 7/10/99 Chalkdust torture. It’s a pretty straight forward rock song, but the jam goes to special places with some of the most beautiful music they’ve created. It doesn’t stray too far into wild psychedelia that is jarring for some people who are first getting into phish. It’s a beautiful, but easy listen.
I started the there first live release A Live One. Phish is known more for there live performance. But I still really enjoy the studio. You can really go wrong with anything from Phish. FYI I am a DMB fan as well.
Technically it's actually not the original band. Originally they had no keyboardist and two guitarists, but that was only from 83-85 when they were still in college. The other guitar player had "creative differences" and left the band. That summer Trey and Fishman (the drummer) went to Europe and while they were gone Mike (the bass player) basically hired Page (the keyboardist) on his own. When Trey first heard about it while still in Europe he disagreed with the decision because he didn't picture them with a keyboardist, but he said he instantly knew it was the right choice after the first time they played together. So technically it's not the original band, but it's really the original band considering they hadn't actually done anything significant by 85.
Not much will beat Harry Hood in 1995. Arguably, they are all good and wonderful experiences, but there was something special about those mid-90s Hoods.
Check out phish from the mid to late 90's. They were a bit more wild and tight back then ,imo. There is also a lot of Phish lore out there, from covers to narrations to secret languages. Try Stash, Reba, Maze or Piper.. the Ghost from Prague is insane! Enjoy the jams!
The thing about Phish and every time they play a song is that they never play it the same way twice, unless the song doesn't have a jam and is strictly composed music from start to finish. But even then they might play with the effects on their instruments to give the song a new sound. So, when you mentioned that they've played this song so many times and Trey still gets giddy, it's because they haven't played that song the way they just did. Some versions are better than others and a lot of it is subjective. I've grown an attachment to songs that I've seen live that others may not enjoy as much as I do. My advice, go see Phish. Nothing beats being there. The experience of going to a Phish show is unlike any other concert experience. One of my favorite experiences was on June 15, 2011 where it hailed on us in the lot and they had to stop the show half way thru because of a crazy storm. But man, they come out swinging and gave us one hell of a set 2. I get goosebumps listening to that show! And check out Reba from Bader Field in New Jersey 2012.
Late answering, but because this song is largely composed (instead of improv jamming), yes, if I dropped in I would immediately know what song it is. When they have type 2 jam sections (where they divert completely from the original song structure - which they frequently do) it might take longer to pick up on what song it is. I highly recommend you checking out the Harry Hood on the A Live One album - that whole album is a great intro to live Phish. For studio Phish: Billy Breathes, Junta, and Hoist are your best bets but live is where it's at. Enjoy!
I saw DMB open for Phish in 1995 I'm pretty sure. Honestly DMB had a better show that night. I was pretty surprised they got outplayed. Phish's 1st set was very mediocre without a lot of punch. The second set they must have had a band meeting and they came out on fire with the best Simple I've ever heard. It's the one that's on A Live One. The rest of the second set was very good but DMB I felt just had a lot of momentum then and they just killed it that night.
Check out Shade, Fast Enough for You, Waste, Theme from the Bottom, etc… for ballads. Good times bad times, Cities, Sneaking sally through the alley, etc… for covers So many layers to this band! Enjoy!
Last comment, sorry! Phish is different than Dave, in that their pointless lyrics, below average voices and less catchy songwriting makes them not nearly as "pleasant" to listen to, on the surface. Less accessible so to speak. And, to enjoy them requires more fully "surrendering to the flow" as us phans call it. The joy of Phish is fully allowing yourself to feel and absorb the energy and emotion of the jam. Even when it feels a little quirky, off key, out of place. Because if you're in it fully, when it quickly turns into something magical you'll really feel it. When you were closing your eyes, trying to fully feel that peak in this video, that's the sort of "attention" it takes to feel the Phish jam, vs a DMB jam which is a little more cohesive and accessible. And their jams span a wider spectrum--both emotionally and stylistically than DMB. There's more darkness, more disarray, and ultimately more elation, more psychedelia, and still the tenderness and sensitivity in their own nerdy way. You were spot on with Pink Floyd. It's like Floyd meets DMB meets a divine sound that's never before been explored by humanity.
@@deepdivederekYeah they're a newish jam band. They have some filthy jams! 'All I need' from 6/23/23 is a great one to start if you're interested in checking out some goose!
This is like a 6/7 on the Hood scale. Studio albums can help when it comes to knowing when they are going type-2 , or when they launch into an improv jam. Phish is the greatest live band there is. No 2 sets, let alone shows, are ever the same. You should deep dive live starting in the early 90s. As a 4 person band they produce an incredibly full sound. Trey is a composer, so the more they add the greater it can get. For an added bonus check out the Giant Country Horns shows, Trey with the symphonies, and most recently with Derek Trucks. Some of these versions become instant favorites.
No not the original band. There originally were two guitarists. Jeff Holdsworth left the band (before they really reached any real popularity) and Page McConnell came is as a the keyboardist.
100%. Well known version of a well known song and the top comment of the video sums it up better than I ever could: This video needs to be preserved by the Library of Congress immediately.
Looks like a ton of feedback already but I’ll still give you my thoughts (as someone who started listening and following phish in 97 - prior to then DMB and Pearl Jam were my top bands then Phish changed my life - literally, and nothing else compares at this point). I think the idea of listening to other versions of Hood is a must do at some point. You should hear differences between the eras - but I have favorite versions from early 90s, late 90s as well as versions much more recent. Other great songs to check out are chalkdust torture; Reba; down with disease; simple; fluffhead (this will blow your mind!!!!!) - if you want songs with less jamming try Cavern; Sample in a Jar; Character Zero. Look forward to see where you go from here.
There is no studio recording of Harry Hood. Several of their most popular songs were never released on a studio record. I would recommend listening to some studio songs as well as live performances. Rift, Horn, and Maze from the album, “Rift” are good examples. From the album “Billy Breathes”, Dave Matthews has called the song, Waste, his favorite song - and pretty much always has Trey play it with him on stage. From the same album, Free and Prince Caspian are a couple solid ones. You’ll do well to check out live versions of Run Like an Antelope, Tweezer, and Down With Disease
Tough song to start with. Allot will say wolfmans brother some say Fee. I first saw phish in 1994 Minneapolis buying a ticket from a hotdog vender with zero idea what I was even going to see. And there began my 25 plus year phish ride. And like you will hear as best advice “never miss a Sunday phish show” and buy is that the truth
The first half of the song is entirely composed aside from flourishes until just after that spot you said you shouldn't have paused. They land back in the composed section just after you mention the difficulty in repetitive licks. It's generally identifiable even in the jam sections. Same lineup since 83, they had a rhythm guitarist for a minute before he was replaced by Page on keys. I can't imagine phish coming after any copyright nonsense, they make room for tapers to record their live shows.
I believe your best intro to the band would be the Clifford Ball. The Clifford Ball was a festival the band put on in 1996 and it was a watershed moment for the band. The Clifford Ball show was a culmination of early Phish. So many songs could be considered to be definitive versions of those songs (although there is no such thing). However, if you prefer to start somewhere more recent, I would recommend the Baker's Dozen run at Madison Square Garden in summer 2017. But, in the end, my advice is to just go to a show. You will love it!
I love that you mention checking out a complete 13-show run as an intro lol. For any other fan base that would seem like such an insane suggestion but Phish fans will think nothing of it. But yeah, if you want to hear just about every song in their catalog up to that point the Baker’s Dozen is the way to go. But yeah, like most have already said, the BEST intro is just to go see them live.
I was lucky to be at UVA in 1989 to 1993 so was lucky to see a ton of DMB in the early years. Easily 100 times... dozens of Trax shows. But they were my gateway drug into Phish... and I've never looked back. Dave still does a good show, but nothing tops when Phish is on fire.
Start with 1994 and 1997. Trust me. Find videos that have high ratings. That way you’ll know what Phish “should” sound like. For Harry Hood, this was basically the “album version” for much of the peak period of Phish. I remember having it right next to Under The Table and Crash in my CD binder. ua-cam.com/video/IM2uLVuEeo4/v-deo.htmlsi=WlW9ib3N5tohczj9
@@deepdivederek only problem is Phish peaked before video was everywhere, so the best of the best doesn’t often have video. So ideally start with the highest reviewed audio-only UA-cam’s to really understand peak phish, then highest-reviewed video.
@@deepdivederek 97 Hartford first DMB show, grew up in DC where he was idolized. Once I found Phish in 99 Dave had to take a back seat. But everything up to Crowded Streets still brings me to tears, it’s all magical. 125 Phish shows since ‘99.
Who keeps sending late 2000's shows to react to? There is sooo much on UA-cam. I enjoy it all, but for a reaction, especially first time? It is hard for me to watch. I love that you enjoy themselves, but you are being fed the worst suggestions as far as dates (IMO). I was lucky. My hayday was the most of the ninety's and they were just on fire so I was spoiled. Well keep it going Brother. Wish I could start it all over again and fall in love like it was the first time.
Is it fair to say that neither of you two like the band anymore, given that they're so much more sleepy than they were 30 years ago? Would it be a waste of time to go to a show today because it wouldn't be 90s Phish? Trying to see if it's worthwhile...
@@deepdivederek I should specify - no studio version of Hood. You said something about that in the vid I think. Any Fluffhead is good. 09 Hampton was a big one.
Fair enough. But serious question. Is your comment meant to discourage me from attending a live show? Any show I go to would be an unremarkable, post 2000 show, correct?
@@deepdivederekEvery period of Phish is incredible. I could list, without looking for help, probably a hundred jams right now post 2000 that are pure magic. The moment never ended. Surrender to the flow..
So Harry Hood was the mascot of the Hood milk company and the end part of the song was their jingle back in the 80s when the song was written. Three of the band members used to live in an apartment that was across the street from the Hood bottling plant and that jingle played almost constantly so it was pretty engrained into their heads. Mr miner was the person who lived in the apartment before them and so they used to get his mail before he changed his address. Basically the song is kind of a big inside joke to them:) hope I helped! Also check out like 2001 or sand when you get a chance
That's funny! Thanks for the recommendations!
@@deepdivederek the reason the line is "Where do you go when the lights go out" is in the old Hood commercials, whenever someone would open their fridge Harry Hood would come out and extol the virtues of Hood Dairy products. So, they are wondering about what happens to Harry whenever someone closes the door.
Three things to keep in mind- "the only rule is it begins", 'the trick was to surrender to the flow", and, 'whatever you do take care of your shoes."
I get number 2. Is number 1 about the only rule being how they start the song? I haven't a clue what that means about my shoes.....
Read the book
@@deepdivederek they're song lyrics from different phish songs
I attended UVM in the late 80s when they were still playing dorms and house parties. Down the street were Ben & Jerry making ice cream, and for a short time, Bernie Sanders was still mayor.
I would say listen to Junta and Lawn Boy with headphones, for sure. Then jump into live stuff. I would suggest starting with shows from the prime of their prime, 1992-1995. The energy is unreal.
I am happy you started with Hood! May I suggest You Enjoy Myself and Run Like an Antelope?
For sure, check out their 1991 shows with the Giant Country Horns.
Thank you! I'll check those out!
Those of us who Phell for Phish in the early days (for me, 1990) seem to have a different relationship with the music than those who learned to like the band post-Hoist. Yes, the energy and playfulness of the early days has never returned except for small glimpses here and there. They're a different band since the late-90s with a different vibe and approach to their music, and that's fine. People love it. Phish today brings hordes of people huge amounts of joy, and that's what really matters. But for me, their apex was NYE 92-93 at Matthews Arena at BU. It still mystifies me why that show has never been officially released other than a bad radio simulcast recording.
@@blake46long 1990 is also when I started listening to tapes, though I first learned of their existence in 1987 when I first came to Burlington.
I highly recommend live, subbed for reacting to phish. I hope you continue, best live band ever. I've seen DMB many times throughout his career, but there is nothing as fun as a phish show :)
Thank you! More Phish in the works!!
Experiencing Phish is unique to everyone. Experience it in your own way with no care about what others think.
Thanks!
The Phish studio work is largely... fine. There are some gems, though, like the "If I Could" from the album Hoist, that features Alison Krauss. Most of us would (me definitely included) recommend sticking with live stuff, though. Basically anything that Phish puts out on their official UA-cam channel is a safe bet, as it's usually one of the highlights from a given show. "Harry Hood" is a community favorite, as it's consistently well played and almost always delivers a big, triumphant peak, the thing that made so many of us fall in love and become obsessed with this band. Nobody out there understands how to do that kind of thing better than Trey and Phish.
If you liked this, "Slave to the Traffic Light" is a similar kind of thing (usually quick song, long-ish slow build, big peak). "The Divided Sky" is also a good choice.
Some quick answers: (1) yeah, anyone in the community would instantly know what song it is. Hood is largely composed (and therefore usually played pretty similarly) up until the "Thank you Mr. Hood," at which point it becomes more free-form and can go anywhere, though it usually builds to a big peak and returns to the song for the outro
(2) it's not technically the original members, but it's the same lineup since Phish really became Phish in '86, when Jeff Holdsworth quit and they became more than a college cover band.
(3) I think the vast majority of us listen almost exclusively to the recordings of their shows. They release every show they play on their site (and have since 2003), and something like 75-100 shows from pre-2000 have been released as archival concert recordings
Welcome to the community. It's definitely a pretty deep rabbit hole.
Thanks for all the info! I appreciate it! The (intimidating) deep rabbit hole is what has kept me from checking out Phish in the first place. Now that I'm here, I'm excited.
Thanks again!
I think the exceptions are Junta, Lawn Boy, Rift, Hoist, and Picture of Nectar. Those albums stand as albums you want to hear with headphones. The White Tape was a good but a bit amateurish, as you might expect.
Rift is the only album I ever revisit.
@@gmcsrbosavl6964rift is good
I've been listening to this song for almost 30 years and it just occurred to me that "where do you go when the lights go out" could be talking about death. "Thank you Mister Miner" is being grateful for the people you met along the way who influenced you. And then after a deep introspective dive into all your regrets and successes you realize how wonderful that you're still alive. And that feels pretty good!
I'm glad that you're alive.
I'm glad that you've arrived.
And I'm definitely glad that you're a glide.
❤
They used to live down the street from a Hood Milk plant in Burlington Vermont. "Where do you go when the lights go out" refers to milk when it's put in the fridge, the light shuts off when you close the door. Mr. Miner was their landlord and they would receive mail in his name, Publishers Clearing House mail "thank you Mr. Miner".
@@kevinomalley22 yes, I know all that 😁 I was thinking that they could be using it as a metaphor. You know how songs sometimes do that kind of thing.
Loving the existential perspective!
Phish -
•Cavern 4/5/98 live
•Chalkdust torture live at the IT Festival
•Moma Dance live from Brooklyn
Almost any 92 Harry Hood is spectacular. 93 is my favorite phish year. And there are some good Hoods then too. But it's just great song. I'd encourage listening to any year.
Thanks!!
"Harry Hood" is a heck of an introduction. Try "Billy Breathes" studio album along with "A Live One"
:-) Thanks! Perhaps not the best intro since it was so intense. On the other hand, I need to jump off the deep end!
Yes definitely agree great album
And to answer how to get into Phish, the answer is to have a Sherpa, a spirit guide, a vet of the scene take you through the “best ofs” of every phish track.
Well said! I couldn't have put it into better words, but that's what I used to think!
Dave is a force of nature with certain generic gifts and a heavy load of trauma from his past which he has been working through in his songs for his entire career; he was lucky to find Carter and luckier still that Charlottesville had the scene it did, and the rest of the original lineup sort of coalesced around Dave's tremendous drive and Carter's fericious rhythmic engine. In this regard the DMB is an extension of one personality--Dave's.
Phish are arguably the tighter band more prone to exploration and improv. Phish's Mike on bass guitar is unshakeable::Lessard usually is purely functional within DMB, perfectly adequate is all.
Dave's playing is generally thought complex or quite gymnastic, I've heard it described as tortured in places:: Trey's playing rivals that of established jazz legend John Scofield. It's very clean and soaring. Beauford is one of my favorite drummers but Fishman does for Phish what Ringo did, play ecactly the right style for every song, fill, transition, ect. Fishman is always on time, he's the silver thread running the full length of the tapestry.
So DMB has been the therapeutic vehicle of a disturbed genius in my opinion, while Phish is what can happen when brilliant people like scientists and regional business leaders have kids who meet in college over a shared love of music making, and they say" well, let's do this like it was a job, but never let it become one."
Yes, would def know what song it was where you asked
Mike Gordon , jon fishman, page Mc connell. It was based on a letter they got to their house in Vermont .
Fast Enough for You from Gorge '98 had an incredible solo with great intensity building among the entire band.
Thanks!
10:41 they switch to a violent E -minor chord and say, “thank you Mr Minor.”
Oh and for sure : You Enjoy Myself from Albany, NY 12/9/95
"holy cow"... yah man that pretty much sums it up.. and this is only scratching the surface.. His giddiness is infectious, the joy he exudes even after playing this so many times (each time different) but even more poignant when you go back in history and learn about how they were on the verge of destruction with Trey's addiction, breakup, subsequent arrest and recovery, and now 17 years after that dark period, they are as energetic and creative as ever.
OMG what a great intro to Phish w/ Harry Hood! If you had to make me choose... Harry Hood might be my favorite Phish song. So, hard to choose. But, It's def top 5.. or 3... But, yeah what an Intro to Phish! Always Always Always Always Always listen to live Phish! I'd recommend watching/ reviewing "Ghost" from Prague 7/6/98. There are just so many great songs a performances!... it's hard to pick just a few. The songs "Stash", "Tube", "You Enjoy Myself", "First Tube", "Mike's Song", "Weekapaug Groove", "Mercury", "2001" and "Sand" are some of my favs! So many good songs! Maybe we get you into the story "The Man Who Stepped into Yesterday" at some point! Enjoy the ride down this rabbit hole you plunged into! 😃
Thanks for the all the tips!
Sand has one of the best flicky guitar riffs I love it. Probably unpopular opinion: “horn” is one of my faves lol
Welcome!! I started by listening to A Live One, a live album that features a good cross-section of some of their more popular songs from the time. A good intro. You might also check out the Live Bait series, a curated selection of top versions of various songs put out every year. Studio- Rift, Billy Breathes, Story Of The Ghost, Farmhouse, Junta. Then start seeing shows.
Nice! Thanks for the suggestions!
Some suggestions for powerful, cohesive, and transcendent jams-
Chalkdust Torture - 7/10/99
Stash - 7/2/97
Bathtub Gin - 8/17/97
Reba 5/16/95
Those are solid suggestions
Thank you! I'll add these to my (growing) list!!
@@deepdivederekI highly suggest checking out the 7/10/99 Chalkdust torture. It’s a pretty straight forward rock song, but the jam goes to special places with some of the most beautiful music they’ve created. It doesn’t stray too far into wild psychedelia that is jarring for some people who are first getting into phish. It’s a beautiful, but easy listen.
@@deepdivederekRewatching this today, that chalkdust he mentioned is a MUST listen. Arguably the best jam they ever did. The tone trey finds is IT.
I was at this show, awesome Harry Hood!
Nice!
Great review!
Thanks!
You asked at the end, Phish has played that song 415 times :)
YEM is an old school most played classic, reba, Mike's song, moma dance, run like an antelope, possum, twist, sand, gumbo, fee album version
Hood is the milk company . Where do you go when lights go out refers to the refrigerator door !
Honestly, the best thing you could do is go to a live show or two shows on consecutive nights.... you'll be hooked for life. Pun intended. Cheers
I started the there first live release A Live One. Phish is known more for there live performance. But I still really enjoy the studio. You can really go wrong with anything from Phish. FYI I am a DMB fan as well.
I saw dmb open for phish a couple shows fall 94
I saw them together at the Virginia horse center in 94
Technically it's actually not the original band. Originally they had no keyboardist and two guitarists, but that was only from 83-85 when they were still in college. The other guitar player had "creative differences" and left the band. That summer Trey and Fishman (the drummer) went to Europe and while they were gone Mike (the bass player) basically hired Page (the keyboardist) on his own.
When Trey first heard about it while still in Europe he disagreed with the decision because he didn't picture them with a keyboardist, but he said he instantly knew it was the right choice after the first time they played together. So technically it's not the original band, but it's really the original band considering they hadn't actually done anything significant by 85.
Harry is a carton of milk, so when you close the refrigerator door, where do you go when the lights go out?
Buy a ticket and 2 tabs lsd.. awesome life experience
Not much will beat Harry Hood in 1995. Arguably, they are all good and wonderful experiences, but there was something special about those mid-90s Hoods.
12-29-1994 David Bowie from Providence Rhode Island. Will shock your brain.
Check out phish from the mid to late 90's. They were a bit more wild and tight back then ,imo. There is also a lot of Phish lore out there, from covers to narrations to secret languages.
Try Stash, Reba, Maze or Piper.. the Ghost from Prague is insane! Enjoy the jams!
Party at the lamp post is a goofy song you might enjoy with a nice base hook.
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I tell people who are new to Phish to listen to A Live One. Then listen to it again.
Check out the 12/30/19 tweezer, to appreciate where they are now you need to take a deep dive into 93-98.
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The thing about Phish and every time they play a song is that they never play it the same way twice, unless the song doesn't have a jam and is strictly composed music from start to finish. But even then they might play with the effects on their instruments to give the song a new sound.
So, when you mentioned that they've played this song so many times and Trey still gets giddy, it's because they haven't played that song the way they just did. Some versions are better than others and a lot of it is subjective. I've grown an attachment to songs that I've seen live that others may not enjoy as much as I do.
My advice, go see Phish. Nothing beats being there. The experience of going to a Phish show is unlike any other concert experience. One of my favorite experiences was on June 15, 2011 where it hailed on us in the lot and they had to stop the show half way thru because of a crazy storm. But man, they come out swinging and gave us one hell of a set 2. I get goosebumps listening to that show!
And check out Reba from Bader Field in New Jersey 2012.
Late answering, but because this song is largely composed (instead of improv jamming), yes, if I dropped in I would immediately know what song it is. When they have type 2 jam sections (where they divert completely from the original song structure - which they frequently do) it might take longer to pick up on what song it is. I highly recommend you checking out the Harry Hood on the A Live One album - that whole album is a great intro to live Phish. For studio Phish: Billy Breathes, Junta, and Hoist are your best bets but live is where it's at. Enjoy!
I remember DMB first real exposure was when they opened up for Phish
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I saw DMB open for Phish in 1995 I'm pretty sure. Honestly DMB had a better show that night. I was pretty surprised they got outplayed. Phish's 1st set was very mediocre without a lot of punch. The second set they must have had a band meeting and they came out on fire with the best Simple I've ever heard. It's the one that's on A Live One. The rest of the second set was very good but DMB I felt just had a lot of momentum then and they just killed it that night.
I’ll suggest Live at Hampton 1998…and there is no wrong way to Phish.
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You can feel goooooood about Hood!
Check out Shade, Fast Enough for You, Waste, Theme from the Bottom, etc… for ballads.
Good times bad times, Cities, Sneaking sally through the alley, etc… for covers
So many layers to this band! Enjoy!
Thank you! I'll check these out!
I'm going to Phish concert.. ssap
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listen to picture of nectar next time you take a road trip
I look forward to more reactions.
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I always love a reaction to Prague Ghost. I think you’ll like it.
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Phish is different than Dave, in that their pointless lyrics, below average voices and less catchy songwriting makes them not nearly as "pleasant" to listen to, on the surface. Less accessible so to speak.
And, to enjoy them requires more fully "surrendering to the flow" as us phans call it. The joy of Phish is fully allowing yourself to feel and absorb the energy and emotion of the jam. Even when it feels a little quirky, off key, out of place. Because if you're in it fully, when it quickly turns into something magical you'll really feel it. When you were closing your eyes, trying to fully feel that peak in this video, that's the sort of "attention" it takes to feel the Phish jam, vs a DMB jam which is a little more cohesive and accessible.
And their jams span a wider spectrum--both emotionally and stylistically than DMB. There's more darkness, more disarray, and ultimately more elation, more psychedelia, and still the tenderness and sensitivity in their own nerdy way. You were spot on with Pink Floyd. It's like Floyd meets DMB meets a divine sound that's never before been explored by humanity.
No need to apologize! The more comments the better! This is really good info! I appreciate it!
Intro Long cud have said it in 30 seconds! Play Music 🎶 and;;;!!;
Yes I would know what song it was :D Like 75% slower than usual tho!
I think Goose might be a better fit for this dude.
Is Goose a band? If so, with checking out?
@@deepdivederekYeah they're a newish jam band. They have some filthy jams! 'All I need' from 6/23/23 is a great one to start if you're interested in checking out some goose!
This is like a 6/7 on the Hood scale. Studio albums can help when it comes to knowing when they are going type-2 , or when they launch into an improv jam.
Phish is the greatest live band there is. No 2 sets, let alone shows, are ever the same. You should deep dive live starting in the early 90s.
As a 4 person band they produce an incredibly full sound. Trey is a composer, so the more they add the greater it can get. For an added bonus check out the Giant Country Horns shows, Trey with the symphonies, and most recently with Derek Trucks. Some of these versions become instant favorites.
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Came here to say this. Please start in the 90s. 94 is a good place to start.
There's no right or wrong way. Just keep pushing yourself to listen to a new song or show you haven't. It's daunting to start. And go to a show.
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to answer your question - yes, if i tuned in at that point, i'd know exactly what song it was. Yes, original band...
No not the original band. There originally were two guitarists. Jeff Holdsworth left the band (before they really reached any real popularity) and Page McConnell came is as a the keyboardist.
@@chrisr8638semantics. This is the Phish that has always been known.
Two words: Prague Ghost
Is this a song I should check out?
100%. Well known version of a well known song and the top comment of the video sums it up better than I ever could: This video needs to be preserved by the Library of Congress immediately.
I mean this isn't even a great version of Harry Hood but you get the idea.
Are you Peaky, or one of the blinders? Thanks for covering Vermont’s Phinest , btw.
Looks like a ton of feedback already but I’ll still give you my thoughts (as someone who started listening and following phish in 97 - prior to then DMB and Pearl Jam were my top bands then Phish changed my life - literally, and nothing else compares at this point). I think the idea of listening to other versions of Hood is a must do at some point. You should hear differences between the eras - but I have favorite versions from early 90s, late 90s as well as versions much more recent. Other great songs to check out are chalkdust torture; Reba; down with disease; simple; fluffhead (this will blow your mind!!!!!) - if you want songs with less jamming try Cavern; Sample in a Jar; Character Zero. Look forward to see where you go from here.
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Should've listened to the one from A Live One. It's perfect and they can't really play it like they used to.
There is no studio recording of Harry Hood. Several of their most popular songs were never released on a studio record.
I would recommend listening to some studio songs as well as live performances.
Rift, Horn, and Maze from the album, “Rift” are good examples.
From the album “Billy Breathes”, Dave Matthews has called the song, Waste, his favorite song - and pretty much always has Trey play it with him on stage. From the same album, Free and Prince Caspian are a couple solid ones.
You’ll do well to check out live versions of Run Like an Antelope, Tweezer, and Down With Disease
Thank you for these recommendations! I'll check them out!
yes I would have known what song this was, pretty much at ANY part of the song.
This isn’t the sharpest Hood. I’m not sure exactly why fans constantly recommend it to newcomers. I guess it’s fairly approachable.
Totally agree
Tough song to start with. Allot will say wolfmans brother some say Fee.
I first saw phish in 1994 Minneapolis buying a ticket from a hotdog vender with zero idea what I was even going to see. And there began my 25 plus year phish ride. And like you will hear as best advice “never miss a Sunday phish show” and buy is that the truth
Reba? Cant go wrong with Clifford Ball
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The first half of the song is entirely composed aside from flourishes until just after that spot you said you shouldn't have paused. They land back in the composed section just after you mention the difficulty in repetitive licks. It's generally identifiable even in the jam sections. Same lineup since 83, they had a rhythm guitarist for a minute before he was replaced by Page on keys. I can't imagine phish coming after any copyright nonsense, they make room for tapers to record their live shows.
I would never suggest a 2019 performance. But whatever.
What would you suggest instead?
I believe your best intro to the band would be the Clifford Ball. The Clifford Ball was a festival the band put on in 1996 and it was a watershed moment for the band. The Clifford Ball show was a culmination of early Phish. So many songs could be considered to be definitive versions of those songs (although there is no such thing). However, if you prefer to start somewhere more recent, I would recommend the Baker's Dozen run at Madison Square Garden in summer 2017. But, in the end, my advice is to just go to a show. You will love it!
Nice! Thanks for the recommendations! I've added these to the list!
I love that you mention checking out a complete 13-show run as an intro lol. For any other fan base that would seem like such an insane suggestion but Phish fans will think nothing of it. But yeah, if you want to hear just about every song in their catalog up to that point the Baker’s Dozen is the way to go.
But yeah, like most have already said, the BEST intro is just to go see them live.
Nice video. Search "Dave Matthews & Trey Anastasio - "Waste" - 1/6/18"
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I was lucky to be at UVA in 1989 to 1993 so was lucky to see a ton of DMB in the early years. Easily 100 times... dozens of Trax shows. But they were my gateway drug into Phish... and I've never looked back. Dave still does a good show, but nothing tops when Phish is on fire.
Start with 1994 and 1997. Trust me. Find videos that have high ratings. That way you’ll know what Phish “should” sound like.
For Harry Hood, this was basically the “album version” for much of the peak period of Phish. I remember having it right next to Under The Table and Crash in my CD binder.
ua-cam.com/video/IM2uLVuEeo4/v-deo.htmlsi=WlW9ib3N5tohczj9
And during the last 5 minutes you’ll think, damn this drummer might be almost as good as Carter…
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Sounds like you speak both languages! (Phish and DMB)
@@deepdivederek only problem is Phish peaked before video was everywhere, so the best of the best doesn’t often have video. So ideally start with the highest reviewed audio-only UA-cam’s to really understand peak phish, then highest-reviewed video.
@@deepdivederek 97 Hartford first DMB show, grew up in DC where he was idolized. Once I found Phish in 99 Dave had to take a back seat. But everything up to Crowded Streets still brings me to tears, it’s all magical.
125 Phish shows since ‘99.
Who keeps sending late 2000's shows to react to? There is sooo much on UA-cam. I enjoy it all, but for a reaction, especially first time? It is hard for me to watch. I love that you enjoy themselves, but you are being fed the worst suggestions as far as dates (IMO). I was lucky. My hayday was the most of the ninety's and they were just on fire so I was spoiled. Well keep it going Brother. Wish I could start it all over again and fall in love like it was the first time.
Dude yes. It is so disappointing this was his first intro to phish haha. Please for the love of god go to the 90s, see what Trey is really capable of
Is it fair to say that neither of you two like the band anymore, given that they're so much more sleepy than they were 30 years ago? Would it be a waste of time to go to a show today because it wouldn't be 90s Phish?
Trying to see if it's worthwhile...
Check out Fluffhead
PS no studio version
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MSG 1997: ua-cam.com/video/rJyAdYv7eqc/v-deo.html
Hampton Fluffhead: ua-cam.com/video/e5jmaS8lA-4/v-deo.html
@@deepdivederek I should specify - no studio version of Hood. You said something about that in the vid I think. Any Fluffhead is good. 09 Hampton was a big one.
8/3/98 Gumbo. Funkiest white boys to walk the face of the earth.
New Phish listeners often focus on lyrics. Just don't. Focus on the 🎵
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Find a recent Tweezer
It’s gross but I use my mic to scratch my nose when I have to 😂
Reaction videos are lame, please stop watching them. Also Phish is awesome
uh, any phish show after about 2000 is pretty unremarkable. Dig a little deeper, your mind will be blown far wider...
Fair enough.
But serious question. Is your comment meant to discourage me from attending a live show? Any show I go to would be an unremarkable, post 2000 show, correct?
@@deepdivederekEvery period of Phish is incredible. I could list, without looking for help, probably a hundred jams right now post 2000 that are pure magic. The moment never ended. Surrender to the flow..
WSMFP🫶🏼