@FACTSAREUSELESS said:

@MOstGhoSt said:

i loved this concert live and this afternoon listened to the recordings and realized what it was that made me feel so good and happy at the night's conclusion.
it was that there were multiple moments where the songs just sounded so beautiful, somewhat soft, cascading.... the tone i noted was something lovely and this is a little different from my usual concert experience.

most of the songs sounded very very beautiful and cascading. in set two i had a dancing sensation like walking along, taking a walk at a pace that felt really cheerful and adventurous.

Interesting comments. I think you're on to something. When I listened to Fuego (the album, not the Halloween show) I picked up on the gentleness and softness of many of the tones on the record, but sort of dismissed that as "studio" effects. Certainly, it left the impression of being mellow.

I felt much the same way as you did. I attributed it to my state of mind (relaxed) and the venue, with with I'm intimately familiar, but now upon reflection I believe you are right. The band seems to be setting a direction here. The last couple years the jams have been driving and anthemic, but it would be fascinating if they change that trend and become more melodic, trippy, more purple, if you will.

We'll have to see. They certainly explored that with Carini last year. What will be the choice-du-jour this time around?

i am writing this comment now following the completion of spac and the superlative randalls island run in NYc.

the songs that seem to be set for exploration and wonder this summer are harry hood, stash, and fuego. stash is something deeply special at present.( note: randals island sunday stash 28 minutes of oh my gosh ) but let's not forget... these guys are the phish from vermont and anything can happen at any time.

the fuego is also unpredictable and different every time.

i noticed on saturday night at randalls that the the guitar in wingsuit was soaring and swaying. i also noticed extending guitar explorations. the wingsuit is just so beautiful and i felt the flight as i tuned my listening intently following the guitar chords. at randalls island on saturday night i really heard what is described about wingsuit in the above review.

the guitar sound of wingsuit makes me feel like a bird soaring back and forth and in perfect flight as i listen intently and sway with the shifts and changes. i have not memorized the composition or anything, but it feels different each time and the randalls version felt extended ( i don't have verification on that - it is just an impression ) wingsuit is a glorious song where trey can just shine and take flight. listening - it was beautiful. really. cascading.