Phish - September 17th, 2025

Kicking off a killer set 2, this outsized juggernaut of a version glides smoothly through multiple sections with the utmost patience and confidence, including passages of majestic anthemic rock, spooky minor-key delay grooving, dimly-lit synth-filled ambience, and cosmic hose before finally shifting into a similarly expansive "Light".

Segueing -> out of a phenomenal "Carini," Trey and Page waste no time getting the band back to jamming in one of the strongest second sets of the entire year. Around 6:30 the band breaks off via isolated playing which hears Trey and Page mimic each other with bright chords while Mike and Fish offer staccato beats to create space for the jam. Trey deepens the overall exploration around 11:20 via his expert use of the synth pedal. Moving through watery tones the band explores an uptempo zone before pushing towards a truly stunning and explosive peak full of sirens and heavy Fish playing before a -> back into "Carini." We're in a strong period for "Light," and this version is right there with some of the finest they've ever played.

A little extra dose of "Carini" plus mini-jam blasts out of a killer "Light" to wrap up a massive improvisational sandwich.

Stellar version that marries the Spirit of '99 with the earnestness and multi-faceted nature of modern Phish. Trey's expert loop-craft, Mike's perfectly-timed effect deployment/note choices, Page's pristinely tasteful keyboard textures, and Fishman's relentless swing combine as pieces to a puzzle only a band 40 years into their career could create. Fishman's "Yeah Baby" sample to end is an appropriate acknowledgment.

Yet another two-jam version, this one stays pretty close to "YEM" but is quality all the same as it builds to a second, incendiary peak.

With synths a plenty throughout, this all too rare treat of a jammed encore version goes minor and simmers threateningly, and then, perhaps in a nod to the song's '99 roots, springs to life with soaring major guitar leads to remarkably close out the show.