The band then explored a more ethereal space highlighted by Page McConnell’s light touch on the electric piano before popping into a funk groove held down by Mike Gordon on the low end.
Going back to the music, the “YEM” itself dropped into exploratory, Type II territory as the song’s composed section gave way to a fast-paced jam fueled by the drumming of Jon Fishman.
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It’s safe to call this another setlist-bending moment on a tour that has been full of surprises. “YEM” opened a Mexico show in 2019, took a mid-first set spot as the Y of the “Fuck Your Face” set back in 2012, opened a couple of shows in 2003, etc. Despite being the most commonly performed Phish song over the band’s 38-year history (this was version #619), it was hard to find many examples of it being played this early in a set.
This is the third time the song has been played at The Forum, but the first time on fall tour 2021. Here are some “YEM” numbers for those keeping score. The upbeat rocker quickly brought the energy level up, but it was the sharp segue into “You Enjoy Myself” that truly captivated the crowd. The song was first shared by guitarist Trey Anastasio on an Instagram video and, later, recorded for his Lonely Trip quarantine album project and performed during The Beacon Jams. So it was that Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman, Page McConnell, and Mike Gordon returned for their sixth performance in the last seven years.Īfter a slightly delayed start to accommodate for traffic from the nearby Los Angeles Rams game, the show began with the second-ever Phish performance of “ A Wave of Hope”.
While the Hollywood Bowl hosted some great Phish shows in the early 2010s, there is a palpable energy within The Forum that lends itself well to the band and its scene. Even though Los Angeles is known for year-round beautiful weather, the indoor arena has been a regular stop along West Coast Phish tour runs since 2014. All my little brain cells started to think they, themselves, may have pulled a master strike to unleash their comeback leak a song first and then return.Last night, one year and three months after the originally scheduled concert date, Phish took the stage in Inglewood, California and played a not-to-be-missed Sunday show at The Forum. I apologize for having a conspiracy theory kind of mind, in this case, but for a while I’ve been trying to figure out whether they are in the quiet before the storm, or if there will be no storm at all. From last I’ve heard, the comeback had to kick off with performances in February and March, but instead, it’s been very quiet since the middle of February. The group has been planning a comeback due this year. So, when I heard that he had dropped an unreleased song by R&B group Az Yet, I got curious. I mean, there must be a reason why those songs weren’t used, but it does offer us bloggers something interesting to write about. I’m not really sure about his strategy for this. On his Soundcloud page, he’s decided to release some of the tracks that he has lying on the shelf. Mike City is an R&B producer from the States, who has worked with many artists.