Phish
2012-12-31
Madison Square Garden
New York, NY
I:
Garden Party*, Possum, Roses Are Free, Rift, Sample In A Jar, Alaska, Mike's Song > Walk Away, Weekapaug Groove, Character Zero
II:
Birds Of A Feather, Ghost > Piper > Light^ > Also Sprach Zarathustra, The Horse > Silent In The Morning, You Enjoy Myself~
III:
Party Time, Kung > Chalk Dust Torture > Auld Lang Syne > Tweezer Reprise, Sand > The Wedge > Fly Like An Eagle**, Wilson, Lawn Boy^^
Encore:
Driver, Iron Man%
* First Time Played (Ricky Nelson cover)
^ Auld Lang Syne tease
~ BOAF tease
** First Time Played (Steve Miller Band cover)
^^ a capella, full band, barbershop style
% Last Time Played 2003-12-31 (192shows)
Pre-Show, Tween-Set & Third Set Gag info:
The floor and the stage is covered in astroturf. There are plants all over the stage and ramps lead up to the stage from left and right (big enough for the golf cart.) Pre-show, on the floor, a badminton game, large chess set, and miniature golf are setup and being played as if it were a "Garden Party." There is also an astroturfed riser behind the stage. There, before the first set, girls "sunbathed" in bikinis.
Before the second set, several golfers and a caddie came out and hit foam "golf balls" from the riser behind the stage.
Prior to the third set, the band enters via Fishified golf cart. Takes a few swings at foam 'golf balls' from the turf at the front of the stage. Fish in "golf outfit".
During Kung, with lots of smoke, golf carts slowly cross the stage. Trey waved a golf club about.
During Chalkdust, golf carts race across the stage, including a small one and soon a bunch of golfers/dancers come onstage tossing/hitting 'golf balls' into the audience. A little person atop a golf cart led the count down to midnight when a balloon drop then a shower of the 'golf balls' ensue as the band goes into Tweezer Reprise. Backing singers accompany Tweezer Reprise from beneath golf umbrellas. One soloist is onstage between Trey and Page.
Quote from: barnesy305 on January 01, 2013, 12:05:28 AM
That chick Donna Jeaned.
As Fly Like An Eagle faded out, the mid-court video screens displayed blades of grass and then were filled with the image of a Wilson golf ball 'breaking' the screen.
After Driver, Page came out in a USS Nimitz captain's cap, a blazer, and a golf club. He takes a mic and addresses the crowd on behalf of the band. Wishes all a Happy New Year and notes that 2013 is the 30th year of Phish as well as his 50th year. He then asks if people know who he is, rattles off a couple of his nicknames (Leo, Chairman Of The Boards.) Sings Iron Man.
Garden party theme going on pre-show?
Astroturf, badminton, mini golf, garden chess, sunbathing blondes on a riser behind the stage.
Thanks to LP for the closeup of the ladies as they rearranged their towels with their asses to the camera.
Quote from: antelope19 on December 31, 2012, 07:53:18 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 07:50:05 PM
Garden party theme going on pre-show?
Astroturf, badminton, mini golf, garden chess, sunbathing blondes on a riser behind the stage.
Thanks to LP for the closeup of the ladies as they rearranged their towels with their asses to the camera.
Rule #1
Ya snooze ya lose.
:hereitisyousentimentalbastard yup. Apparently. Also, on this last day of 2012, I thought about whyweigh. It might be appropriate to have a virtual toast or something......
beat me to it RJ, I was about to get this started
Apparently the whole floor is covered in turf
http://instagram.com/p/T69WQwuwOM/
Even Gumbo started a thread on that...
Recliner Terr wit teh wife.
Round Room opener!
Gonna recline, too. once the kids are shipped off to bed.
this thing hasn't started yet?
YEM opener.
ordered the Streeeaaaammm
Quote from: blatboom on December 31, 2012, 08:25:10 PM
ordered the Streeeaaaammm
did you get a good nap, dude?
Hugh Masekela-Grazing In The Grass pre-show jamz
Build Me Up Buttercup now with noticeable sing-along factor.
Nice.
I'm all set up, got loads of killer brew including a year old Quad from the cellar and a fresh Pliny or 3. With my wife at the peak of morning sickness I'll be catering a bit to her needs, although I'm pretty sure she's taking advantage of me at this point.
YEM opener would be nuts but I'm calling ye old faithful Chalkdust.
ok. here we go:
Ricky Nelson - Garden Party
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 08:35:14 PM
ok. here we go:
Ricky Nelson - Garden Party
Sung by Richard Lewis.
Quote from: whatapiper on December 31, 2012, 08:33:40 PM
I'm all set up, got loads of killer brew including a year old Quad from the cellar and a fresh Pliny or 3. With my wife at the peak of morning sickness I'll be catering a bit to her needs, although I'm pretty sure she's taking advantage of me at this point.
YEM opener would be nuts but I'm calling ye old faithful Chalkdust.
Chalkdust opener second'd
That was cool.
Possum.
Hey all.
A Garden Party puts the 'g' in the M.S.G. New years gags.
Early Possum is a ripper even if it stays in rawk territory.
me and the fam are all settled in.
about to pass the crack pipe.
(http://i.imgur.com/ig6Vq.jpg)
lulz.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A_fMpmGCYAAy0ai.jpg)
In case you're wondering, Tom Marshall gets only decent seats.
Roses
eta:
Dog Log later....
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 08:48:52 PM
Roses
eta:
Dog Log later....
Has dog log been played in the last four years?
Quote from: whatapiper on December 31, 2012, 08:52:22 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 08:48:52 PM
Roses
eta:
Dog Log later....
Has dog log been played in the last four years?
Portsmouth this year.
Interestingly, despite missing that one I've seen 3 of the last four performances of Dog Log.
If you're going to play Rift here's where you do it, a bit sloppy up front but I'm liking.
It's a rawk show!
Looks good so far. Happy New Years everyone.
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 09:00:15 PM
It's a rawk show!
i'm going to go out on a limb and predict a tweezer reprise tonight.
hope they stretch this sample out! :rockout:
I just splattered +ks all over you bitches.
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on December 31, 2012, 09:03:38 PM
hope they stretch this sample out! :rockout:
i love it when they jam out sample!
Now THIS has potential!
Better than in the 3rd set!
I predict a Ghost > Gumbo > Gotta Jibboo later.
Taking the kids to bed...
bbiaf.
Alaska? i love this song! yes!
oh no, wait. i thought that read '30 minute Ghost freakout jam.' this is hard when i don't have the stream going...
Rainy Day Women by Page.
Quote from: antelope19 on December 31, 2012, 07:55:17 PM
:hereitisyousentimentalbastard yup. Apparently. Also, on this last day of 2012, I thought about whyweigh. It might be appropriate to have a virtual toast or something......
Same. Pouring a little out for our lost brother...
Happy New Years everyone!
Quote from: rowjimmy link=topic=20443. msg685643#msg685643 date=1357006154
Taking the kids to bed...
bbiaf.
:police:
Quote from: tet on December 31, 2012, 09:15:03 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on December 31, 2012, 07:55:17 PM
:hereitisyousentimentalbastard yup. Apparently. Also, on this last day of 2012, I thought about whyweigh. It might be appropriate to have a virtual toast or something......
Same. Pouring a little out for our lost brother...
Happy New Years everyone!
Cheers!
Quote from: whatapiper on December 31, 2012, 09:15:19 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy link=topic=20443. msg685643#msg685643 date=1357006154
Taking the kids to bed...
bbiaf.
:police:
Already updated post #1...
Two of three kids down, one to go, opening first beer.
Crowd palpable during that Mike's drop.
Happy New Year's Everyone!
(and a drink towards whyweigh's memory)
> Simple
Happy New Year paugers!!!
:beerbang:
Nice Mike's here!
:music:
Trey is feeling it tonight, Happy New Years everyone! Been an amazing however many years and my glass is raised to whyweigh.
Nice!!!
Walk Away, one of the better covers of 2009+.
Just listened to the smoking version from 8/28/12 today on the way home from work.
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on December 31, 2012, 08:47:16 PM
me and the fam are all settled in.
about to pass the crack pipe.
(http://i.imgur.com/ig6Vq.jpg)
So now that the cracks gone what are you all up to??
Not a bad call in a Mike's Groove.
Especially if they wanna keep the rawk goin'.
Tweeprise Hints.
Very much so.
Tiny solo section there.
Comma Space Weekapaug Groove.
Mike bombs!
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 09:27:07 PM
Not a bad call in a Mike's Groove.
Especially if they wanna keep the rawk goin'.
...and you know that they do.
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 09:30:16 PM
Comma Space Weekapaug Groove.
Straight Arrow Tweezer Reprise would be tits here.
Quote from: gainesvillegreen on December 31, 2012, 09:31:36 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 09:30:16 PM
Comma Space Weekapaug Groove.
Straight Arrow Tweezer Reprise would be tits here.
In my book, there's an arrow or there's a comma.
Trey's got some theme on his mind here...
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/c7390a9a4e88c17128003ac088627fa9/tumblr_mfu03tV7WA1rjcfxro1_500.gif)
SO...
How about them Redskins?!
More toys with Mikey G.
Zero comes in for well deserved criticism, but I don't think a better one can be played in this era that that set closer.
This stuff is awesome.
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 09:41:52 PM
SO...
How about them Redskins?!
HTTR. Mike's rig was pretty sweet.
Tony Romo, LOL
Driving range action from the riser behind the stage.
They even have a Caddie!
Fooooooore
Sick golf cart!
http://instagram.com/p/T7CYvety6P/
So... Kung gag, yes?
I'm def. in for a Dog Log and a Kung tonight.
Settle down guys.
LOL
This last child of mine is resisting. Will have more syllables when she sleeps the fuck out.
Birds Ghost is a good start.
Two kids in bed, another out for the night.
Beers & stuff engaged.
Yeah and this phish thing is ok, too.
Wonder if Ghost will be same old or not...
Hints of notstandard things.
:music:
Digging this ghost for sure
Indeed...
This is nice on my Aperion bookshelves + classic Pioneer three way speaks.
Keep going!
:crosses fingers:
> Piper
nice
Draw it out, dammit.
Tasty tranny...... I mean......
One of the(many) things I miss most from 1.0 is the extended, patient piper intros. :|
Quote from: gainesvillegreen on December 31, 2012, 10:17:59 PM
LOL
This last child of mine is resisting. Will have more syllables when she sleeps the fuck out.
Birds Ghost Piper is a good start.
fyp
Quote from: antelope19 on December 31, 2012, 10:27:33 PM
One of the(many) things I miss most from 1.0 is the extended, patient piper intros. :|
I don't really expect it but They toyed with us when Trey dropped off the riff for one time around...
Very nice so far!
Dizamn!
fire away big red!
Now this is how you properly peak the fuck out of a jam.
Despite being close to 10 min each Ghost and Piper had some meat. Hopefully we get some love with this Light.
Quote from: Hicks on December 31, 2012, 10:34:33 PM
Now this is how you properly peak the fuck out of a jam.
That was cool.
We all know Light can do things. Let's see them do that.
Howdy folks does any one know the story behind the og Garden Party?
Nice Auld tease
Quote from: shamwow on December 31, 2012, 10:40:36 PM
Howdy folks does any one know the story behind the og Garden Party?
It's a song about him getting booed off the stage at MSG
OK, then.
Hawt set 2! YEM to close
Well they sound great but the break has eliminated their ability to jam. I'm rocking the F out over here with my pregnant wife rolling her eyes at me but that must have been the shortest Light yet.
Good choice, Light took the steam out of the Ghost > Piper combo.
I wonder if they realize how happy MSG would be if this Zara went for 30 minutes.
Quote from: gainesvillegreen on December 31, 2012, 10:46:41 PM
Good choice, Light took the steam out of the Ghost > Piper combo.
I wonder if they realize how happy MSG would be if this Zara went for 30 minutes.
Of course they do. But they won't let that happen.
Quote from: whatapiper on December 31, 2012, 10:45:48 PM
Well they sound great but the break has eliminated their ability to jam.
This. But that Ghost was pretty good.
Being that Light is one if the few consistently jammed songs it's hardly a song that kills steam IMO
Fuck it.
I'm having fun.
Now what?
*yawn*
happy new year RJ and the rest of the paug crewe...
:mrgreen: :crazy:
horse > silent > :rockout: :banana: :music: :rawk:
Quote from: whatapiper on December 31, 2012, 10:49:46 PM
Being that Light is one if the few consistently jammed songs it's hardly a song that kills steam IMO
Referring more to tonight's version with my post, but, you appear to give it better credit than I do. I assume San Fran attendance had something to do with that.
Quote from: whatapiper on December 31, 2012, 10:49:46 PM
Being that Light is one if the few consistently jammed songs it's hardly a song that kills steam IMO
yeah but that vesion was brutal...went nowhere real fast
Quote from: d-_-b on December 31, 2012, 10:50:58 PM
happy new year RJ and the rest of the paug crewe...
:mrgreen: :crazy:
horse > silent > :rockout: :banana: :music: :rawk:
Back atchya!
Quote from: antelope19 on December 31, 2012, 10:50:43 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 10:50:01 PM
*yawn*
Remember when Horse > Silent used to make you happy?
Now, I almost always think "Why now?".
ETA: What version was it with Page playing the song under Trey's singing? That was a tight read....
Quote from: gainesvillegreen on December 31, 2012, 10:53:41 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on December 31, 2012, 10:50:43 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 10:50:01 PM
*yawn*
Remember when Horse > Silent used to make you happy?
Now, I almost always think "Why now?".
I'd be happier with it if Trey hadn't just gaffled the beginning of the closing lead part.
:hereitisyousentimentalbastard
It still makes me happy, but this time I def thought:
Quote from: gainesvillegreen on December 31, 2012, 10:53:41 PM
"Why now?"
Figured they'd come with this.
McGrupp's gf just tweeted this:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A_fsIZUCAAA04WO.jpg)
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 10:57:56 PM
McGrupp's gf just tweeted this:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A_fsIZUCAAA04WO.jpg)
:hereitisyousentimentalbastard
A version to rival 12/4/09? Time will tell (although the Albany and Miami versions from that tour also melted).
Quote from: antelope19 on December 31, 2012, 10:57:17 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on December 31, 2012, 10:45:35 PM
Hawt set 2! YEM to close
Boom!
Nice call!
Can't believe Clemson is coming back on LSU
Page developed no rust over the break.
Wife has finally passed out. Poor thing has been miserable all night.
Time to rage in the man cave. :rawk:
This oughta wrap this set... right?
All numeral systems were base nine.
Spoiler Alert, lol.
Trees n AstroTurf. Longshot, but possibly Gamehenge?
Looks semi interesting tonight.. just popping in before I head out to a party. Hope it's dope!!
Quote from: cleech74 on December 31, 2012, 11:25:12 PM
Trees n AstroTurf. Longshot, but possibly Gamehenge?
Well, it does begin with a 'G'.
Nevermind. Bag, Possum, and Divided were played over the last 3 days.
PA Music = Cheap Sunglasses - ZZ Top
Quote from: cleech74 on December 31, 2012, 11:30:30 PM
Nevermind. Bag, Possum, and Divided were played over the last 3 days.
Bag is the only one that really kills the theory.
I'm still holding out for a Dog Log & Kung.
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 11:30:48 PM
PA Music = Cheap Sunglasses - ZZ Top
After their "hip hop" playlist ended...
Birds 6 min, ghost 12, piper 11, light 8, 2001 7, horse 1, silent 6, YEM 18
Quote from: Augustus on December 31, 2012, 11:32:15 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 11:30:48 PM
PA Music = Cheap Sunglasses - ZZ Top
After their "hip hop" playlist ended...
I missed the hip hop (taking care of all kinds of business during set break, most having to do with filling glasses) though I did see a tweet about "Fight The Power".
Hope you and the missus are having a fine NYE.
Midnight Confession, lol
Caravan in this third set
This is hilarious
Fish's golf outfit is killing me.
Quote from: antelope19 on December 31, 2012, 10:44:07 PM
Quote from: shamwow on December 31, 2012, 10:40:36 PM
Howdy folks does any one know the story behind the og Garden Party?
It's a song about him getting booed off the stage at MSG
A+ yes. Chuck Berry played what the crowd wanted to hear and Ricky Nelson played what he wanted to and got booed off stage....when will it be ok for the phish to play what they want....tonight it seems
Party Time is fun.
Was just going to post the same thing.
!!!
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 11:31:31 PM
Quote from: cleech74 on December 31, 2012, 11:30:30 PM
Nevermind. Bag, Possum, and Divided were played over the last 3 days.
Bag is the only one that really kills the theory.
I'm still holding out for a Dog Log & Kung.
:-D
Hey everyone
Happy New Year
Golfcarts onstage!
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 11:51:12 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 11:31:31 PM
Quote from: cleech74 on December 31, 2012, 11:30:30 PM
Nevermind. Bag, Possum, and Divided were played over the last 3 days.
Bag is the only one that really kills the theory.
I'm still holding out for a Dog Log & Kung.
:-D
Boom!
Quote from: antelope19 on December 31, 2012, 11:53:38 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 11:51:12 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on December 31, 2012, 11:31:31 PM
Quote from: cleech74 on December 31, 2012, 11:30:30 PM
Nevermind. Bag, Possum, and Divided were played over the last 3 days.
Bag is the only one that really kills the theory.
I'm still holding out for a Dog Log & Kung.
:-D
Boom!
good call
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Happy New Year!
:beers:
:rockout: :banana:
:phish: :beers: :beerbang: :rawk: :phish:
Awesome tweeprise location!! Happy New Year!!!!!! :rockout: :beers: :rawk: :beerbang:
Happy new year to the 'paug and the good ppl who keep it rollin!
That was a bad ass tweeprise!!!!!
That chick Donna Jeaned.
sweet
Hey, hey!
Happy New Year, 'paug! :beers:
Quote from: barnesy305 on January 01, 2013, 12:05:28 AM
That chick Donna Jeaned.
:hereitisyousentimentalbastard
:shakehead:
Big Sand here and this could be shape up to be something special
+k to all of you dudes.
Trey gettin' dirty
I'll take the rawk Sand.
What the hell, It's a party!
Enjoying this!
Out all night.....good show?
Wedge!
Wedge is fun, but whst to follow? A lot of heavy hitters gone...
Interesting. Surprising, even.
I'm gonna go ahead and say that my Dog Log isn't gonna happen, though I wish it would.
Antelope next :-)
A Wedge is a golf club, btw.
You use one to get out of the Sand.
Quote from: rowjimmy on January 01, 2013, 12:17:48 AM
A Wedge is a golf club, btw.
You use one to get out of the Sand.
nicely done
Quote from: rowjimmy on January 01, 2013, 12:17:48 AM
A Wedge is a golf club, btw.
You use one to get out of the Sand.
Well played, sir.
They should still cover Pink Floyd's "Brain Damage"...
Any other "golf" songs in their repertoire that I'm not thinking of?
Quote from: phishjay on January 01, 2013, 12:20:46 AM
Quote from: antelope19 on January 01, 2013, 12:19:57 AM
Quote from: rowjimmy on January 01, 2013, 12:17:48 AM
A Wedge is a golf club, btw.
You use one to get out of the Sand.
Well played, sir.
Driver is a Phish song, no?
Good call, but I'm hoping for something more upbeat
That was cool
Then again...
Mmm open faced club sand wedge.
Not here but, what about Lawn Boy?
Quote from: antelope19 on January 01, 2013, 12:21:10 AM
Any other "golf" songs in their repertoire that I'm not thinking of?
Bit of a stretch, but Wilson.
Steve Miller Band?
Really?
:|
Yeah!!!!
Eagle.
Quote from: rowjimmy on January 01, 2013, 12:23:01 AM
Not here but, what about Lawn Boy?
Was thinking the same thing.
But then..........this?
Eagle is a golf term.
should've saved Birds for this set
I can't even tell you how awesome this is
Quote from: rowjimmy on January 01, 2013, 12:26:13 AM
Eagle is a golf term.
Next up, albatross by fleetwood Mac?
LOL - in a good way
:beers:
Fun.
Shafty is way too much of a stretch
Barbershop Lawn Boy?!?!
and there it is
Sweet
That was awesome. :clap:
Cool!
Wow
Is that a first?
Trey ate shit on the ramp.
Quote from: barnesy305 on January 01, 2013, 12:38:03 AM
Trey ate shit on the ramp.
I saw that! :hereitisyousentimentalbastard
Loving Cup encore?
Driver aborted?
BOOM
Oh boy. Rough start to driver
eh.
I'll take it.
That was an on-the-fly call for them.
So what's really closing the show?
30 years.... in the hole in one :>
Possible Contact?
Iron Man - this is now officially sick, if it wasn't already established.
Holy FUCK!!!
:rawk: :rawk: :rawk: :rawk: :rawk:
:hereitisyousentimentalbastard
Awesome!
Much better than the version I caught in Miami in 03
here comes the reaper :phish:
They're nailing this!
After-Party >>>
http://week4paug.net/index.php?topic=20446.0