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"You don't have to count them, just enjoy them one by one."
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Remember: Analyzing Phish stats does not change anyone's enjoyment of the art, don't take it too seriously (I don't, and I spend the time to do it!)
I like to do both! (I share #PhishPlots ⭕️ 📊)
Remember: Analyzing Phish stats does not change anyone's enjoyment of the art, don't take it too seriously (I don't, and I spend the time to do it!)
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decided to try this new place out ... hoping to find community of Phish (and other 🎶) friends
I've been playing around with a new Phish plot, one that shows gap (# shows since last time played) info ... this has show on x-axis (this is first part of Fall '95 tour) with median (⚫), mean (🟥), and max gap (number) ... it's a lot of info, but it's not intuitive to glance at and learn something
October 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I've been playing around with a new Phish plot, one that shows gap (# shows since last time played) info ... this has show on x-axis (this is first part of Fall '95 tour) with median (⚫), mean (🟥), and max gap (number) ... it's a lot of info, but it's not intuitive to glance at and learn something
me and my Phish buddies are about to start our Fall 1995 30th anniversary listening project, where we listen to each show on (or very close to) the day of a tour that was special for all of us
it's gonna be a lot of Phish ... 54 shows in 81 days 🤯 ... starting on 9/27
it's gonna be a lot of Phish ... 54 shows in 81 days 🤯 ... starting on 9/27
September 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
me and my Phish buddies are about to start our Fall 1995 30th anniversary listening project, where we listen to each show on (or very close to) the day of a tour that was special for all of us
it's gonna be a lot of Phish ... 54 shows in 81 days 🤯 ... starting on 9/27
it's gonna be a lot of Phish ... 54 shows in 81 days 🤯 ... starting on 9/27
things have been very busy with life, work, etc. ... just now catching up on the recent batch of shows and, my lord, that Light from 9/12 (that comes out of the Chalk Dust) is sublime
September 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
things have been very busy with life, work, etc. ... just now catching up on the recent batch of shows and, my lord, that Light from 9/12 (that comes out of the Chalk Dust) is sublime
topic of discussion on my Phish friends text thread was Goose and I said that I don't have a strong opinion either way ... I hope they succeed, I'll probably listen to them more one day ... but very not interested in the forced 'where do you fall on Goose?' conversation ... it's okay to not care
a man is making a funny face and says i don 't care !
ALT: a man is making a funny face and says i don 't care !
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August 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
topic of discussion on my Phish friends text thread was Goose and I said that I don't have a strong opinion either way ... I hope they succeed, I'll probably listen to them more one day ... but very not interested in the forced 'where do you fall on Goose?' conversation ... it's okay to not care
playing around w/ the look of my song-duration plots on this Friday afternoon ... this iteration (using Disease as an example) has 'jamchart' versions in orange ... potentially useful (?)
perhaps unsurprisingly, almost all jamchart versions are longer than the moving average (blue line) #PhishPlots
perhaps unsurprisingly, almost all jamchart versions are longer than the moving average (blue line) #PhishPlots
August 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
playing around w/ the look of my song-duration plots on this Friday afternoon ... this iteration (using Disease as an example) has 'jamchart' versions in orange ... potentially useful (?)
perhaps unsurprisingly, almost all jamchart versions are longer than the moving average (blue line) #PhishPlots
perhaps unsurprisingly, almost all jamchart versions are longer than the moving average (blue line) #PhishPlots
to go with @hfpod.bsky.social's discussion of AC/DC Bag today, here's a plot of the duration of AC/DC Bags through time w/ some of the longer ones annotated (blue line is a 20-point moving average, just to help see any trends) #PhishPlots
check out the uptick in length in 4.0 (compared to 3.0)
check out the uptick in length in 4.0 (compared to 3.0)
August 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
to go with @hfpod.bsky.social's discussion of AC/DC Bag today, here's a plot of the duration of AC/DC Bags through time w/ some of the longer ones annotated (blue line is a 20-point moving average, just to help see any trends) #PhishPlots
check out the uptick in length in 4.0 (compared to 3.0)
check out the uptick in length in 4.0 (compared to 3.0)
you know the Bittersweet Motel scene when Trey says fans don't care if they miss changes, that's not why they come, they come for the energy (something like that, I'm paraphrasing)
while I don't get bent out of shape with flubs, but I *love it* when a composed section is nailed ... so satisfying
while I don't get bent out of shape with flubs, but I *love it* when a composed section is nailed ... so satisfying
August 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
you know the Bittersweet Motel scene when Trey says fans don't care if they miss changes, that's not why they come, they come for the energy (something like that, I'm paraphrasing)
while I don't get bent out of shape with flubs, but I *love it* when a composed section is nailed ... so satisfying
while I don't get bent out of shape with flubs, but I *love it* when a composed section is nailed ... so satisfying
me when I ask myself "Should I stop listening to the SPAC shows?"
August 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
me when I ask myself "Should I stop listening to the SPAC shows?"
Alright, a couple of Summer 2025 tour data visualizations for those of you who are into that sort of thing. #PhishPlots
First, here's a chart of the most frequently played songs (with at least four performances). We all know why Tweezer Reprise is at the top 🤩
First, here's a chart of the most frequently played songs (with at least four performances). We all know why Tweezer Reprise is at the top 🤩
August 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Alright, a couple of Summer 2025 tour data visualizations for those of you who are into that sort of thing. #PhishPlots
First, here's a chart of the most frequently played songs (with at least four performances). We all know why Tweezer Reprise is at the top 🤩
First, here's a chart of the most frequently played songs (with at least four performances). We all know why Tweezer Reprise is at the top 🤩
I was listening to this Tweezer this morning (it's in my 'workout' list, a rager that wakes me up when riding the stationary bike early) ... and at this point it *almost* sounds like a SPAC 2025-style segue into Tweezer Reprise could've happened ... a fleeting moment almost 30 yrs ago, check it out
August 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I was listening to this Tweezer this morning (it's in my 'workout' list, a rager that wakes me up when riding the stationary bike early) ... and at this point it *almost* sounds like a SPAC 2025-style segue into Tweezer Reprise could've happened ... a fleeting moment almost 30 yrs ago, check it out
My spouse texted me yesterday morning: "How was the show on the final night?".
I replied "They did a whole special thing, which I can try to explain later."
Spouse: "That's fine, I'm glad you all had fun! See you soon."
I replied "They did a whole special thing, which I can try to explain later."
Spouse: "That's fine, I'm glad you all had fun! See you soon."
Before you try to explain Sunday SPAC to your normie friends/family, just remember that trying to explain even the most basic phish gag makes you sound insane. Trying to explain this one will make you sound like a compete psychopath. Proceed accordingly.
July 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
My spouse texted me yesterday morning: "How was the show on the final night?".
I replied "They did a whole special thing, which I can try to explain later."
Spouse: "That's fine, I'm glad you all had fun! See you soon."
I replied "They did a whole special thing, which I can try to explain later."
Spouse: "That's fine, I'm glad you all had fun! See you soon."
what an amazing run and weekend –– in addition to the fantastic music, I reconnected with some old friends
July 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
what an amazing run and weekend –– in addition to the fantastic music, I reconnected with some old friends
I haven't been in a position to attend a lot of shows the past decade+ (you know, just the circumstances of life, c'est la vie) ... but I'm doing the entire SPAC run and super excited to connect with my 1.0 buddies ⭕
July 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I haven't been in a position to attend a lot of shows the past decade+ (you know, just the circumstances of life, c'est la vie) ... but I'm doing the entire SPAC run and super excited to connect with my 1.0 buddies ⭕
had I not webcasted last night's show and only saw the list of songs in the first part of the second set I would've scoffed at Sparkle's placement –– but it strangely worked, it seemed to get them all pumped up (especially Trey)!
I'll likely skip it on a relisten, but it was fun in the moment
I'll likely skip it on a relisten, but it was fun in the moment
July 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
had I not webcasted last night's show and only saw the list of songs in the first part of the second set I would've scoffed at Sparkle's placement –– but it strangely worked, it seemed to get them all pumped up (especially Trey)!
I'll likely skip it on a relisten, but it was fun in the moment
I'll likely skip it on a relisten, but it was fun in the moment
July 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
okay, I made a few more of these 'song gap timeline' plots ... when I should've been doing real work 🤫 ... here's YEM and Bowie
the higher the number (and bold line, which is a moving average) the longer the gap between performances ... the lower it is, the more frequently it's played #PhishPlots
the higher the number (and bold line, which is a moving average) the longer the gap between performances ... the lower it is, the more frequently it's played #PhishPlots
July 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
okay, I made a few more of these 'song gap timeline' plots ... when I should've been doing real work 🤫 ... here's YEM and Bowie
the higher the number (and bold line, which is a moving average) the longer the gap between performances ... the lower it is, the more frequently it's played #PhishPlots
the higher the number (and bold line, which is a moving average) the longer the gap between performances ... the lower it is, the more frequently it's played #PhishPlots
so, is this to be called the Mann Sand? 🤔
July 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
so, is this to be called the Mann Sand? 🤔
as you all know, when you go to phish.net for a show you can view the 'Gap Chart', which shows you how many shows between performances of a song –– here's an example from set 1 of last night's show
this is useful to see what songs are in regular rotation (small gap) versus rare (large gap)
1/3
this is useful to see what songs are in regular rotation (small gap) versus rare (large gap)
1/3
July 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
as you all know, when you go to phish.net for a show you can view the 'Gap Chart', which shows you how many shows between performances of a song –– here's an example from set 1 of last night's show
this is useful to see what songs are in regular rotation (small gap) versus rare (large gap)
1/3
this is useful to see what songs are in regular rotation (small gap) versus rare (large gap)
1/3
the Fuego -> My Friend, My Friend -> Fuego (as its designated in phish.net) from Folsom night 3 could be: Fuego -> My Friend, My Friend -> MFMF/Fuego hybrid ... it's almost like a mash-up, with elements from both, for several minutes 🤩
July 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
the Fuego -> My Friend, My Friend -> Fuego (as its designated in phish.net) from Folsom night 3 could be: Fuego -> My Friend, My Friend -> MFMF/Fuego hybrid ... it's almost like a mash-up, with elements from both, for several minutes 🤩
haven't been able to webcast shows, so relying on the selection they've put up on YouTube –– spent some time watching them and Fishman is on 🔥 this tour –– check out Ruby Waves and the Ghost (paired with a preceding Disease), my lord, he is putting on a clinic in those jams
July 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
haven't been able to webcast shows, so relying on the selection they've put up on YouTube –– spent some time watching them and Fishman is on 🔥 this tour –– check out Ruby Waves and the Ghost (paired with a preceding Disease), my lord, he is putting on a clinic in those jams
fun fact: the Stash in the encore slot on night 1 of Folsom was only the third time it's been in the encore –– the other two were 11-1-1991 and 11-14-1996
July 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
fun fact: the Stash in the encore slot on night 1 of Folsom was only the third time it's been in the encore –– the other two were 11-1-1991 and 11-14-1996
webcasted last night and that WGTYM jam was indeed epic, I got lost in the time warp not realizing how long it was –– Fishman was relentless, I feel like the jam could've fizzled to an end a few times, but he was like 'Not yet guys, we're not done with this' ⭕
June 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
webcasted last night and that WGTYM jam was indeed epic, I got lost in the time warp not realizing how long it was –– Fishman was relentless, I feel like the jam could've fizzled to an end a few times, but he was like 'Not yet guys, we're not done with this' ⭕
the classic stage setup is back, order has been restored
June 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
the classic stage setup is back, order has been restored
I've had very little time/capacity to make new #PhishPlots these past months, but summertime should be better –– for now, here's a heatmap of number of shows played by month over the years (through spring '25 tour)
June 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I've had very little time/capacity to make new #PhishPlots these past months, but summertime should be better –– for now, here's a heatmap of number of shows played by month over the years (through spring '25 tour)
I haven't had the time/energy to engage with the Phish (+) community here on BlueSky lately (I work in higher education and it's been a five-alarm fire for months)
But, I was able to webcast the two SF shows and loved them ... a lot of great stuff, the Carini, NMINML > Ruby Waves from N1 stands out
But, I was able to webcast the two SF shows and loved them ... a lot of great stuff, the Carini, NMINML > Ruby Waves from N1 stands out
April 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I haven't had the time/energy to engage with the Phish (+) community here on BlueSky lately (I work in higher education and it's been a five-alarm fire for months)
But, I was able to webcast the two SF shows and loved them ... a lot of great stuff, the Carini, NMINML > Ruby Waves from N1 stands out
But, I was able to webcast the two SF shows and loved them ... a lot of great stuff, the Carini, NMINML > Ruby Waves from N1 stands out