There is not much I can add to a long list of already great show reviews, but I am compelled to add my take:

This show is nothing short of a masterpiece. The band clearly put a great deal of preparation into this performance and it showed. There was equal measure of camp and grace - each song had a newness that opened novel emotional pathways in my brain.

I say this as a fan who simply got lucky - I'm not one who has been seeking out "the Gamehenge show", I went to the New Years show on a whim, with somewhat low expectations, not having gone to a New Years show since 1995. I don't pay much attention to the rumor mill, but my wife who does started mentioning some rumblings about a Gamhenge show - enough that we read the Wikipedia page the day of the show (I learned some things that I didn't know - like AC/DC Bag was a robot! Who new?!). Still I dismissed the possibility and was honestly, completely surprised when they actually did this - my surprise was quickly replaced by awe at the beauty of this music and the sheer emotion that erupted in the arena - every song was new - unlike anything I've experienced in 60+ shows! I mean Fly Famous Mockingbird with choral backing, what is that?!!

I have to admit a little ennui has been entering my phish brain lately. Don't get me wrong, this is my band, I've grown up with them and been lucky enough to join them on 32 years of their 40 year journey. But they play, every night, at such a high level it's easy to begin to take them for granted. But this show has reinvigorated me (and I dare say, probably the band), made me realize how special is this gestalt.