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Phish original
162 performances since 1997, with 163 analyzed for jam quality. Best version scored 91 on 1998-11-02.
Phish original·debuted 06.06.97·Brad Sands's and Pete Carini's House, Charlotte
Around 4:45, the playing peels away from typical "LxL," becoming more rocking at first, then mellowing into a jazzy groove with moments of brightness. The energy and intensity builds, with strong Mike…
The jam begins quietly, then drops into minor mode with more rocking play. The music quickly shifts back to inspired, soaring play which sounds similar but slightly different than "LxL" and concludes…
Strong interplay between Trey and Page, good syncopation, and solid Fish working like glue to hold it all together results in a quality performance.
Trey's playing is deft and versatile, but his move to atonality and atypical scales, very unusual for "LxL," is unpleasant to some ears. Nonetheless Fish is the real star, holding all things together…
A nice version which begins with a fun "Follow The Yellow Brick Road" tease, then gradually builds up to a solid peak.