Quite an interesting show. I was able to enjoy it from the comfort of my own living room, tasting several different imperial pumpkin ales and feasting with friends.

the obvious conversation piece is the second set, especially since the first and third set were very standard (yet still great to watch/listen to). during the show, i was full of mixed emotions. i was really looking forward to a musical costume, and my friends and i had been wagering as to what they would bust out. i was holding out for a "big pink" by The Band.

reflecting on the set this morning, i was overcome with the thought of how lucky we were to see that second set. when looking at an artist, an album, or any piece of art for that matter, we often turn to the artists creative process. we wonder what was going through their mind, how did they write it, how did it all come together. last night we were able to watch Phish go through this process as they played their yet to be polished and yet to be released album. it was far from perfect, but we got to see them at their most vulnerable. we got to see them work through these songs before they are able to take on a life of their own. the set had two elements that are present in any great phish show; the songs were raw and nobody knew what was coming next.

i am glad that they decided to go this route and, for those of you that hated it, i am sure we will never see anything like this again!