Jam Chart for shows in the city of Niigata, (11 entries)
| Date | Song | City | Timing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-30 | Niigata, Japan | 8:14 | Straightforward rockin' version morphs into type II spacey haze that segues into -> Ghost. | |
| 1999-07-30 | Niigata, Japan | 22:10 | A twilight stroll from the fields of heaven through the garden of infinite pleasantries that culminates in the discovery of the noisy generator powering the lanterns in the garden. [Fish is noticeably strong in a tight "Ghost" jam, which then breaks into a great Page-led groove, mellows to sublime ambient space, and rebuilds to a dark, fiery ending.] | |
| 1999-07-31 | Niigata, Japan | 9:19 | Prompted by a vocal Trey, the band launches into extended and impassioned jamming, Trey's tone and truly spirited soloing working well to capture, at least in part, the zeitgeist of the touring year. | |
| 1999-07-31 | Niigata, Japan | 24:30 | The duration of this jam may recall '94 -'95, but whereas those versions used their length to range far and wide, this one threatens to break away several times, but ultimately stays within striking distance of home, and explores explores every inch of the Type I "Bowie" format. Still, a notable performance, and one of the last big rides for the song. | |
| 1999-07-31 | Niigata, Japan | 10:35 | > in from "Velvet Sea." Ethereal version from Japan has an almost other worldly quality that captures the essence of the band's sound and tone in '99 and '00. | |
| 1999-07-31 | Niigata, Japan | 6:46 | Tibetan monk Nawang Kechog on horn and Fish on vacuum. > to "Brian And Robert" with Kechog on wooden flute. | |
| 1999-07-31 | Niigata, Japan | 12:48 | Trey shreds and deploys effects, before a closing jam occurs (which is nothing like "Simple") during which Trey introduces the band ("Barney Rubble on the drums"). Insane version. | |
| 1999-08-01 | Niigata, Japan | 13:36 | The jam veers away from "SOAM" at about 8:30 into a quiet, thought provoking direction before returning to the standard. | |
| 1999-08-01 | Niigata, Japan | 12:41 | Unusually soulful, melodic solo from Trey. "Velvet Sea" tease. | |
| 1999-08-01 | Niigata, Japan | 14:30 | An excellent, somewhat overlooked version which begins with a dark and funky repetitive groove. The temperature gradually reaches the boiling point, at which point (8:40) the 2nd jam kicks in, a soothing, beautiful and ambient one that perfectly captures the unique '99 tone. | |
| 1999-08-01 | Niigata, Japan | 7:45 | This great version moves from "Stash" teasing through to powerful Page soloing. Cut from a cool vibe, Trey's playing is inventive and on-point, with great modulation through the conclusion. |
Jam chart versions are selected because of improvisational and other characteristics that distinguish these from typical versions of the song.
The jam chart team has highlighted some versions with a yellow background; these are the versions the team believes to be especially improvisational, or otherwise notable.
A purple date indicates that you were in attendance.
The jam chart team has highlighted some versions with a yellow background; these are the versions the team believes to be especially improvisational, or otherwise notable.
A purple date indicates that you were in attendance.
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