Quick thoughts on what was a top tier Phish show, even by MSG / 12/29 / Sunday show standards:

Set 1 broken the standard structure of what can sometimes be basic first set songs for Bag, Moma, Caspian and Jim. I think that meets the definition of “above average” set alone, then they drop a YEM>Ghost?!

Moma was way slowed down with Trey taking a meaningful step back, seemingly wanting to listen to his band mates. Through their history Trey has tried gimmicks to not overwhelm the band (drum kit, mini keys, heck even the funk is him staying in the background) . Mike in particular was front and center for this one (Happy Hanukkah Mike!).

Caspian was EVIL.

Trey was definitely NOT in the background for Monsters and by his vocal performance here also not under the weather.

I’m dubbing this the UFO Jim.

YEM was a house money call.

Ghost was doubling down on house money and fit 20 minutes of energy in 10.

Was shocked to see Gin was under 10 minutes as it quickly went places.

Was also shocked Ruby Waves was almost 40. It was seamless, as if they dropped one idea when it reached completion and immediately had their next one at the ready. Clearly need to relisten IMMEDIATELY.

Waste is always meaningful to me personally, wedding song and one I played for my boys when they were in the womb. Great cooldown.

Fuego>Painless, good god. I was behind the stage in 112, have been there many times, and I do not kid at all that I was scared for the structural integrity of the arena it was bounding so hard.

Axis, wow what a call.

What a show. What a band. See you tonight!